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import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
from keras.preprocessing import sequence
from keras.models import Sequential
from keras.layers import Dense, Dropout, Embedding, LSTM, Bidirectional
import keras
# Tokenizing the data
from keras.preprocessing.text import Tokenizer
from keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences
import numpy as np
from keras.optimizers import RMSprop
#
import os
import pickle as pk
import pandas as pd
Using TensorFlow backend.
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tokenizer_path = 'C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/Tokenizer'
imdb_dir = 'C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/aclImdb/aclImdb'
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#importing IMDB dataset
imdb_data=pd.read_csv('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/IMDB Dataset.csv/IMDB Dataset.csv')
print(imdb_data.shape)
imdb_data.head(10)
labels = list()
texts = list()
for index, row in imdb_data.iterrows():
texts.append(row[0])
if row[1] == 'negative':
labels.append(0)
else:
labels.append(1)
#importing amazon reviews
with open('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/amazon.txt', 'r') as in_file:
stripped = (line.strip() for line in in_file)
lines = (line.split('\t') for line in stripped if line)
for row in lines:
texts.append(row[0])
if row[1] == '0':
labels.append(0)
else:
labels.append(1)
#importing yelp reviews
with open('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/yelp.txt', 'r') as in_file:
stripped = (line.strip() for line in in_file)
lines = (line.split('\t') for line in stripped if line)
for row in lines:
texts.append(row[0])
if row[1] == '0':
labels.append(0)
else:
labels.append(1)
#importing positive reviews reviews
with open('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/positive_comments.txt', 'r') as in_file:
stripped = (line.strip() for line in in_file)
lines = (line.split('\t') for line in stripped if line)
for row in lines:
texts.append(row[0])
labels.append(1)
#importing positive reviews reviews
with open('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/negative_comments.txt', 'r') as in_file:
stripped = (line.strip() for line in in_file)
lines = (line.split('\t') for line in stripped if line)
for row in lines:
texts.append(row[0])
labels.append(0)
(50000, 2)
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len(texts)
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62662
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# cut off reviews after 500 words
max_len = 500
# train on 10000 samples
training_samples = 40000
# validate on 10000 samples
validation_samples = 10000
# consider only the top 10000 words
max_words = 20000
# import tokenizer with the consideration for only the top 500 words
tokenizer = Tokenizer(num_words=max_words)
# fit the tokenizer on the texts
tokenizer.fit_on_texts(texts)
# convert the texts to sequences
sequences = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences(texts)
# save the tokenizer
with open(os.path.join(tokenizer_path, 'tokenizer_m1.pickle'), 'wb') as handle:
pk.dump(tokenizer, handle, protocol=pk.HIGHEST_PROTOCOL)
word_index = tokenizer.word_index
print('Found %s unique tokens. ' % len(word_index))
# pad the sequence to the required length to ensure uniformity
data = pad_sequences(sequences, maxlen=max_len)
print('Data Shape: {}'.format(data.shape))
labels = np.asarray(labels)
print("Shape of data tensor: ", data.shape)
print("Shape of label tensor: ", labels.shape)
# split the data into training and validation set but before that shuffle it first
indices = np.arange(data.shape[0])
np.random.shuffle(indices)
data = data[indices]
labels = labels[indices]
x_train = data[:training_samples]
y_train = labels[:training_samples]
x_val = data[training_samples:training_samples + validation_samples]
y_val = labels[training_samples:training_samples + validation_samples]
# test_data
x_test = data[training_samples+validation_samples:]
y_test = labels[training_samples+validation_samples:]
Found 126268 unique tokens. Data Shape: (62662, 500) Shape of data tensor: (62662, 500) Shape of label tensor: (62662,)
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# Sample Call-back code
callback_list = [
keras.callbacks.EarlyStopping(
patience=1,
monitor='accuracy',
),
keras.callbacks.TensorBoard(
log_dir='C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/model/log_dir_m1',
histogram_freq=1,
embeddings_freq=1,
),
keras.callbacks.ModelCheckpoint(
monitor='val_loss',
save_best_only=True,
filepath='C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/model/movie_sentiment_m1.h5',
),
keras.callbacks.ReduceLROnPlateau(
patience=1,
factor=0.1,
)
]
C:\Users\ankitagarwal5\AppData\Local\Continuum\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\keras\callbacks\tensorboard_v2.py:102: UserWarning: The TensorBoard callback does not support embeddings display when using TensorFlow 2.0. Embeddings-related arguments are ignored.
warnings.warn('The TensorBoard callback does not support '
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model = Sequential()
model.add(Embedding(max_words, 128, input_length=max_len))
model.add(Bidirectional(LSTM(64)))
model.add(Dropout(0.5))
model.add(Dense(1, activation='sigmoid'))
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# try using different optimizers and different optimizer configs
model.compile('adam', 'binary_crossentropy', metrics=['accuracy'])
batch_size = 128
print('Train...')
history = model.fit(x_train, y_train, epochs=10, batch_size=128, callbacks=callback_list,validation_data=(x_val, y_val))
Train...
C:\Users\ankitagarwal5\AppData\Local\Continuum\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\tensorflow_core\python\framework\indexed_slices.py:424: UserWarning: Converting sparse IndexedSlices to a dense Tensor of unknown shape. This may consume a large amount of memory. "Converting sparse IndexedSlices to a dense Tensor of unknown shape. "
Train on 40000 samples, validate on 10000 samples Epoch 1/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3077s 77ms/step - loss: 0.4426 - accuracy: 0.7872 - val_loss: 0.3276 - val_accuracy: 0.8587 Epoch 2/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3067s 77ms/step - loss: 0.2719 - accuracy: 0.8926 - val_loss: 0.3357 - val_accuracy: 0.8616 Epoch 3/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3080s 77ms/step - loss: 0.1692 - accuracy: 0.9409 - val_loss: 0.3445 - val_accuracy: 0.8659 Epoch 4/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3116s 78ms/step - loss: 0.1535 - accuracy: 0.9474 - val_loss: 0.3517 - val_accuracy: 0.8648 Epoch 5/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3084s 77ms/step - loss: 0.1515 - accuracy: 0.9482 - val_loss: 0.3521 - val_accuracy: 0.8645 Epoch 6/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3102s 78ms/step - loss: 0.1508 - accuracy: 0.9484 - val_loss: 0.3522 - val_accuracy: 0.8645 Epoch 7/10 40000/40000 [==============================] - 3095s 77ms/step - loss: 0.1517 - accuracy: 0.9480 - val_loss: 0.3522 - val_accuracy: 0.8645
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from keras.models import load_model
import os, pickle
import numpy as np
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tokenizer_path = 'C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/Tokenizer'
model_path = 'C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/model'
model_file = os.path.join(model_path, 'movie_sentiment_m1.h5')
tokenizer_file = os.path.join(tokenizer_path, 'tokenizer_m1.pickle')
model = load_model(model_file)
# load tokenizer
with open(tokenizer_file, 'rb') as handle:
tokenizer = pickle.load(handle)
C:\Users\ankitagarwal5\AppData\Local\Continuum\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\tensorflow_core\python\framework\indexed_slices.py:424: UserWarning: Converting sparse IndexedSlices to a dense Tensor of unknown shape. This may consume a large amount of memory. "Converting sparse IndexedSlices to a dense Tensor of unknown shape. "
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def review_rating(score, decoded_review):
if float(score) >= 0.9:
print('Review: {}\nSentiment: Strongly Positive\nScore: {}'.format(decoded_review, score))
elif float(score) >= 0.7 and float(score) < 0.9:
print('Review: {}\nSentiment: Positive\nScore: {}'.format(decoded_review, score))
elif float(score) >= 0.5 and float(score) < 0.7:
print('Review: {}\nSentiment: Okay\nScore: {}'.format(decoded_review, score))
else:
print('Review: {}\nSentiment: Negative\nScore: {}'.format(decoded_review, score))
print('\n\n')
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def decode_review(text_list):
word_index = tokenizer.word_index
sequences = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences(text_list)
data = pad_sequences(sequences, maxlen=500)
# decode the words
reverse_word_index = dict([(value, key) for (key, value) in word_index.items()])
decoded_review = ' '.join([reverse_word_index.get(i, '?') for i in sequences[0]])
return decoded_review, data
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def score_review(source=None, file_type=None):
'''
source: the text, as either a string or a list of strings
file_type: (str): indicating whether we expecting a file containing the
text data or a directory containing a list files holding the text
options: 'file' or 'dir'
'''
text_list = list()
if isinstance(source, str) and file_type is None:
text_list.append(source)
decoded_review, data = decode_review(text_list)
# make prediction
score = model.predict(data)[0][0]
review_rating(score, decoded_review)
if isinstance(source, list) and file_type is None:
for item in source:
text_list = list()
text_list.append(item)
decoded_review, data = decode_review(text_list)
score = model.predict(data)[0][0]
review_rating(score, decoded_review)
if isinstance(source, str) and file_type == 'file':
file_data = open(source).read()
text_list.append(file_data)
decoded_review, data = decode_review(text_list)
# make prediction
score = model.predict(data)[0][0]
review_rating(score, decoded_review)
if isinstance(source, str) and file_type == 'dir':
file_content_holder = list()
for fname in os.listdir(source):
if fname[-4:] == '.txt':
f = open(os.path.join(source, fname),encoding='utf-8')
file_content_holder.append(f.read())
f.close()
for item in file_content_holder:
text_list = list()
text_list.append(item)
decoded_review, data = decode_review(text_list)
score = model.predict(data)[0][0]
review_rating(score, decoded_review)
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# plotting the results
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
accuracy = history.history.get('accuracy')
val_acc = history.history.get('val_accuracy')
loss = history.history.get('loss')
val_loss = history.history.get('val_loss')
epochs = range(1, len(accuracy) + 1)
plt.plot(epochs, accuracy, 'bo', label='Training Acc')
plt.plot(epochs, val_acc, 'b', label='Validation Acc')
plt.title('Training and Validation Accuracy')
plt.legend()
plt.figure()
plt.plot(epochs, loss, 'bo', label="Training Loss")
plt.plot(epochs, val_loss, 'b', label='Validation loss')
plt.title('Training and Validation loss')
plt.legend()
plt.show()
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#imdb_dir = 'C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/aclImdb/aclImdb'
score_review('C:/Ankit/Python/Sentiment Analysis/aclImdb/aclImdb/test/pos', file_type='dir')
Review: i went and saw this movie last night after being to by a few friends of mine i'll admit that i was reluctant to see it because from what i knew of ashton kutcher he was only able to do comedy i was wrong kutcher played the character of jake fischer very well and kevin costner played ben randall with such professionalism the sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions this one did exactly that the entire theater which was sold out was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie and were moved to tears during the second half while exiting the theater i not only saw many women in tears but many full grown men as well trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying this movie was great and i suggest that you go see it before you judge Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711558222770691 Review: actor turned director bill paxton follows up his promising debut the gothic horror frailty with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 u s open where a young american rises from his humble background to play against his idol in what was dubbed as the greatest game ever played i'm no fan of golf and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen most recently done to grand effect with miracle and cinderella man but some how this film was enthralling all the same br br the film starts with some creative opening credits imagine a version of the animated opening credits of hbo's and rome but along slowly for its first by the numbers hour once the action moves to the u s open things pick up very well paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes i loved the rain soaked montage of the action on day two of the open that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings there's some compelling character development when the british harry vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course he also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the heads under pressure golf a painfully boring sport is brought vividly alive here credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period piece atmosphere of london and boston at the beginning of the twentieth century br br you know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over but paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it despite the formulaic nature this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.958535373210907 Review: as a with some knowledge of the history i was pleased with disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century the movie depicted well the psychological battles that harry vardon fought within himself from his childhood trauma of being to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in english golf society likewise the young goes through his own class struggles being a mere in the eyes of the upper crust americans who at his attempts to rise above his standing br br what i loved best however is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of parents his father is a working class drone who sees the value of hard work but is by the upper class his mother however recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior br br finally the golf scenes are well photographed although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament the little liberties taken by disney do not detract from the beauty of the film there's one little disney moment at the pool table otherwise the viewer does not really think disney the ending as in miracle is not some disney creation but one that only human history could have written Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8031488656997681 Review: i saw this film in a sneak preview and it is delightful the cinematography is unusually creative the acting is good and the story is fabulous if this movie does not do well it won't be because it doesn't deserve to before this film i didn't realize how charming shia could be he does a marvelous self contained job as the lead there's something incredibly sweet about him and it makes the movie even better the other actors do a good job as well and the film contains moments of really high suspense more than one might expect from a movie about golf sports movies are a dime a dozen but this one stands out br br this is one i'd recommend to anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.957622230052948 Review: bill paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 us golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra ordinary game of golf the film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti catholic prejudices of both the british and american but at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds br br the acting is exemplary throughout stephen is excellent as usual but the revelation of the movie is shia who delivers a dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class franco irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the new england wasp establishment for those who are only familiar with his slap stick performances in even stevens this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise and josh as the ten year old threatens to steal every scene in which he appears br br a old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word fine acting clear directing and a great story that grips to the end the final scene an affectionate nod to casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983134388923645 Review: i saw this film on september 1st 2005 in i am one of the judges for the heartland film festival that screens films for their truly moving picture award a truly moving picture explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life heartland gave that award to this film br br this is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century at that time it was the game of upper class and rich gentlemen and working people could only participate by being at country clubs with this backdrop this based on a true story unfolds with a young working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest in the world harry vardon br br and the story is inspirational against all odds francis played by shia labeouf of holes gets to compete against the greatest of the u s and great britain at the 1913 u s open francis is ill prepared and has a child for a the is hilarious and and steals every scene he appears in but despite these francis displays courage spirit heroism and humility at this world class event br br and we learn a lot about the early years of golf for example the use of small wooden clubs the layout of the short holes the manual the swinging with pipes in their mouths the terrible conditions of the greens and and the play not being canceled even in rain br br this film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing and with no big movie stars the story is somehow more believable br br this adds to the of great sports movies in the vein of miracle and remember the titans br br fyi there is a truly moving pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859341979026794 Review: maybe i'm reading into this too much but i wonder how much of a hand had in developing the film i mean when a story is told casting the main character as himself i would think he would be a heavy hand in writing etc and that would make it a little biased br br but his family and friends also may have had a hand in getting the actual details about life i think the best view would have been told from family and friends' perspectives they saw his transformation and weren't so messed up on drugs that they remember everything br br as for being full of himself the of the jesus christ pose make him appear as a who sacrificed his life of course he's obviously still alive as he was cast as himself for his family's happiness huh br br the viewer sees him at his lowest points while still maintaining a superiority complex he lies on the grass coming down from during a high by himself and with his father he life and has visions of dragons at his window he celebrates his freedom on a bicycle all while his arms his head to the side br br it's fabulous that he's off of drugs now but he's no hero he went from a high point in his career in acting to his most vulnerable point while on drugs to come back somewhere in the middle br br this same device is used in ted blow where the audience with the main character who is shown as a flawed hero br br however quitting is a film that is recommended mostly for its haunting soundtrack superb acting and landscapes but the best part is the feeling that one gets when what we presume to be the house of is actually a stage setting for a play it makes the viewer feel as if life was merely a play told in many difficult parts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9016918540000916 Review: i felt this film did have many good qualities the cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story the original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and i felt most played quite convincingly of course they are playing themselves but definitely unique the cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the chinese and oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use i found the story interesting on a down note the story is in beijing and some of the fashion and music of early 90s even though this was made in 2001 so it's really cheesy sometimes the beatles crap etc whatever not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television check it out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7355595231056213 Review: this movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most there's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job however this movie is not for everyone many people who suffer from depression will understand problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary overall this movie is great and deserved an oscar for this movie so did his dad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653754830360413 Review: quitting may be as much about exiting a pre identity as about drug withdrawal as a rural guy coming to beijing class and success must have struck this young artist face on as an appeal to separate from his roots and far surpass his peasant parents' acting success troubles arise however when the new man is too new when it demands too big a departure from family history nature and personal identity the ensuing splits and confusion between the imaginary and the real and the between the ordinary and the heroic are the stuff of a gut check on the one hand or a complete escape from self on the other slips into the latter and his long and lonely road back to self can be grim br br but what an exceptionally convincing honesty and director zhang yang and his actors bring to this journey no clichés no stereotypes no rigid gender roles no requisite sex romance or violence scenes no requisite street language and to boot no assumed money to float character acts and br br is in his mid twenties he's a talented actor impressionable vain idealistic and perhaps emotionally starved the perfect recipe for his soon he's the cool actor by youth he was hot in the early nineties he always had to be the most fashionable he needs extremes and goes in for heavy metal adopts and a scarf his acting means the arts friends and roles but not the kind that offer any personal challenge or input and his self criticism by the immediacy of success opens the doors to an irrational self doubt self hatred i didn't know how to act i felt like a phony and to readily available drugs to counter them he says i had to get high to do what director wanted so his shallow identity as an actor becomes via drugs an escape from identity br br from drugs and his false life is very gradual intermittent and his own solitude space meditative thinking speech refusal replace therapy the abstract is out and a great deal of his change occurs outdoors not in idealized locations but mainly on green patches under the bridges and high rises of beijing the is almost romantic but is not the bike rides to park the long spontaneous walks the sun and rain the sky patterns and that absorb his are very specific he drifts in order to arrive all the while picking up cues to a more real and realistic identity i started to open up he says of this period in retrospect and the contact seems to start with his body which projects a kind of clumsy graceful humorous telling in a current circumstance if mind or spirit is lacking his legs can him to walk all night br br central to his comeback is the rejection of set roles to his end to acting and his determination to a new identity he smashes his videos and tv and bangs his head till bloody against his john lennon forever poster he has let down his iconic anti establishment artist but he's the only viable guide he knows he even imagines himself as john's son and adopts his mother mary as an in his hour of darkness and time of trouble the wrenching shaking pain in the park and music is so much more real than acting he says and speaks of lennon's influence as showing me a new way in the mental institute the life saving apples resistance reflect lennon's presence as does need to re hang his hero's poster in his room br br if lennon's influence is father's influence is although father and son are both actors and users drugs and drink it is differences from his son that his change for the father is more secure in himself he accepts that he's chinese a peasant in a line of peasants a rural theater director and he exercises control over both his habit and his emotions it's this recognizable identity that drives to treat him like a sounding board sometimes with anger and rage sometimes with humor the blue jeans beatles and in his most crazed and violent exchange with his father in which he accuses him of being a liar and a fake he exposes more of himself than his father all the acts i acted before were bullshit life is bullshit and to you are not my father he softly replies why can't a peasant be your father br br under these two teachers and with much additional help from his mother sister friends inmates at the rehab he makes some tangible connection to a real not whole self as the long term drug effects so does his old identity replaces pride trust distrust integrity his black cloud all his edges soften you are just a human being he repeats endlessly after being released from the down for refusing medicine back home peasant soap is fine with him now and his once rare and true friendships begin again as is so evident in the back to poignant back to back fence scene with his musician buddy says of this movie it's a good chance to think about my life and i might add become a new actor one bound to art and life like lennon he has gained success without a loss of identity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854984283447266 Review: i loved this movie from beginning to end i am a musician and i let drugs get in the way of my some of the things i used to love skateboarding drawing but my friends were always there for me music was like my rehab life support and my drug it changed my life i can totally relate to this movie and i wish there was more i could say this movie left me speechless to be honest i just saw it on the ifc channel i usually hate having satellite but this was a of having satellite the ifc channel shows some really great movies and without it i never would have found this movie im not a big fan of the international films because i find that a lot of the don't do a very good job on translating lines i mean the obvious language barrier leaves you to just believe thats what they are saying but its not that big of a deal i guess i almost never got to see this amazing movie good thing i stayed up for it instead of going to bed well earlier than usual lol i hope you all enjoy the hell of this movie and love this movie just as much as i did i wish i could type this all in caps but its again the rules i guess thats shouting but it would really show my excitement for the film i give it three thumbs way up br br this movie blew me away Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8300994038581848 Review: i was fortunate to attend the london premier of this film while i am not at all a fan of british drama i did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the bad choices they made i was in tears by the end of the film every scene was mesmerizing the attention to detail and the excellent acting was quite impressive br br i would have to agree with some of the other comments here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character br br alert i was also hoping that dylan would have been killed by william when he had the chance end spoiler br br keira knightley did a great job and beauty and innocence from the screen but it was sienna miller's performance that was truly oscar worthy br br i am sure this production will be nominated for other awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964796781539917 Review: i first saw this movie on ifc which is a great network by the way to see underground films i watched this movie and was thinking it was going to be pure drama and a story line that doesn't hold water but it really was a worth while watch the main character is in such rough shape and you hate to see him deny help but no matter what you just can't hate him his devotion to the beatles and john lennon is a great metaphor for his life and the helplessness he feels br br the atmosphere of the film is also great at times you feel like you can see what he sees feel what he feels in some situations this movie does not leave you wanting to know more or disliking a in the plot there are no loopholes in my opinion i have always been a fan of foreign films especially now with movies being made so poorly in america i really enjoy the foreign settings because i feel it can take you on a trip and sometimes understand a different culture this movie did all those things to me and more please watch this movie and if you're new to foreign films this is a great start Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747512340545654 Review: i must say every time i see this movie i am deeply touched not only by the most painful four years of life but also by how his family deals with his drug addiction it is also true that getting addicted to anything such as drugs alcohol or pornography cannot only hurt you but also hurt your most important people in the world your family since family is the 1 priority in the asian culture it takes guts for the circle to gather together and show one person how much the family loves him her this is actually the first chinese movie that i actually enjoy not for the fun of it but the elements surrounding it superb acting touching story great direction make this movie worth watching what stands out the most is that and his family act out the story themselves instead of having some b movie actor trying to imitate the real person it shows the of the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9519649147987366 Review: my wife is a mental health therapist and we watched it from beginning to end i am the typical man and can not stand chick flicks but this movie is unbelievable if you want to see what it is like for someone who is going through these type of struggles this is the movie for you as i watched it i found myself feeling sorry for him and others like him br br spoiler plus the fact that all the individuals in the movie including the people in the mental institution were the actual people in real life made it that more real br br a must see for someone in the mental health profession Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.730927586555481 Review: i saw this film at the international film festival 2002 this seemed to be one of the less popular films on the festival however as it turned out all the more interesting br br the story of an actor trying to come to grips with himself and his environment after from a drug addiction is based on actual facts moreover the characters playing in the film are the real people living this experience over again this time for the film which is partly set up as a stage play not only do they all happen to be good actors parents are actors in real life as well the methods used in highlighting their relationship towards are very effective br br is the actor of some chinese action films late eighties start nineties later you can see him in great films such as frozen and river in between these two career paths becomes a drug addict and looses all drive to act or even do anything productive except for making somewhat futile attempts at becoming a guitar br br i like the way the writer of the scenario choose to emphasize on his behavior after withdrawal more than on the horror of drugs we really feel the pain and struggle is in at the same time we hate him for the way he treats those around him br br the film draws the viewer into a tiring pattern seems to be caught in dragging with him his parents and sister who try to take care of him because there are personal with the characters we feel like we are getting to know not only through himself but through others as well br br the film has a heavy feel but scenes of through and partying with his friends lighten the tone so does the bitter humor in a lot of events throughout the film the music is beautiful and stayed with me for a while after this is a film that might not easily appeal to many people but for those interested in the more serious and modern chinese film this is a strong recommendation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9743606448173523 Review: night of the hunted stars french porn star brigitte in fact many of the cast members in this slow moving production were porn actors at the time of its frantic filming this film is certainly different than usual lesbian vampire flicks but it's not as memorable as for example lips of blood or fascination plays an hitchhiker who can't remember who she is or where she came from most of the film takes place in a modern apartment complex where is being held by some kind of medical group that's treating a number of people with a similar condition anyway she escapes from the office tower where the affected people are held on a highway outside of town she meets a young man who stops and picks her up night of the hunted offers plenty of nudity unfortunately the pace is extremely slow the atmosphere is horribly sad and the relationship between brigitte and another asylum inmate dominique is well developed still night of the hunted is too dull to be completely enjoyable give it a look only if you are a fan of jean works 7 out of 10 and that's being kind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766754508018494 Review: even if you're a fan of jean idiosyncratic body of work you will be caught off guard by this exceptional foray into science fiction territory for once there's not a single vampire girl in sight true to tradition the budget proved way too tight to realize the director's vision entirely yet this is largely compensated by his obvious love of genre cinema dedication to his craft and sheer ingenuity jean claude atmospheric cinematography makes the most of the foreboding locations and philippe a k a gary contributes a startling soundtrack that fortunately doesn't resemble any of the sappy stuff he composed for hardcore br br shot in and around a paris office block before and after working hours the film was largely cast with porn regulars was already quite familiar with from his michel cash gathering xxx efforts most notably french f ck film royalty brigitte in the demanding lead playing elisabeth rather well i might add she's picked up wandering a nearby highway one night by robert vincent driving home at the end of a long work day barely able to piece together the string of events that got her there elisabeth seems to lose her memories mere moments after events occur even forgetting name and heroic savior role before their night flight comes to an end at his apartment prior to making love she rightfully describes herself as a virgin further credit to thespian skills that she can handle the line so convincingly being after all one of the more active adult actresses of the '70s because she cannot recall a single touch preceding his because of this nifty bit of context the relatively long sex scene that follows totally the of other commercial interludes has had to include in other works to assure funding br br when robert leaves for work he's inevitably erased from feeble mind a mysterious doctor comedian bernard effectively cast against type and his menacing assistant striking porn starlet rachel move in on her during her absence and take her back to the place she turns out to have escaped from here we get one of the movie's strongest scenes as she's re introduced to her roommate catherine the late a k a hardcore performer cathy stewart in a quietly devastating turn both girls desperately supplying fictitious shared memories for one another in a bid to outrun their inevitable fate that deterioration is not solely limited to the mind becomes painfully clear when they are served lunch and unable to control her movements in trying to eat a of soup it's also catherine who gets to voice the filmmaker's compromise with the demands of as she urges elisabeth to get naked and hold her because sex is all they have left now that both mind and physical have deserted them br br several rather explicit if not quite hardcore sex scenes make up the movie's mid section and french porn aficionados should recognize the likes of alain a k a val jacques and along with a blink and miss bit from future porno princess marilyn jess whose rape at the hands mouth and member of was only present in the film's rarely screened xxx version the pivotal part of a girl elisabeth almost seems to remember and whom she seeks to escape anew with is beautifully handled by the exquisite dominique in her unforgettable debut who would go on to play a supporting role in franco la the six feet under ending reveals the deteriorating condition to be the result of a nuclear spill the patients ultimately leaving a barely breathing empty shell disposed off in a fiery the final shot offers a particularly heartbreaking variation on that of chaplin's modern times as elisabeth approaching complete meltdown by now and a wounded robert stumble along the railroad bridge clumsily each other's hands Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9433737993240356 Review: i was surprised how much i enjoyed this sure it is a bit slow moving in parts but what else would one expect from also there is plenty of nudity nothing wrong with that particularly as it includes lots of the gorgeous brigitte there are also some spectacularly female dead bit more perhaps but most effective there is also a sci fi like storyline with a brief explanation at the end but i wouldn't bother too much with that no here we have a most interesting exploration of memory and the effect of memory loss and to just what extent one is still without memory my dvd sleeve mentions david cronenberg and whilst this is perhaps not quite as good as his best films there is some similarity here particularly with the great use of seemingly menacing architecture and the effective and creepy use of inside space as i have tried to indicate this is by no means a rip roaring thriller it is a captivating nightmare like movie that makes the very most of its locations including a stunning railway setting at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966040849685669 Review: i went into night of the hunted not knowing what to expect at all i was really impressed br br it is essentially a mystery thriller where this girl who can't remember anything gets by a guy who happens to be driving past the two become fast friends and lovers and together they try to figure out what is going on with her through some vague flashbacks and grim memories they eventually get to the bottom of it and the ending is pretty cool br br i really liked the setting of this one a desolate post modern paris is the backdrop with lots of gray skies and tall buildings very metropolitan groovy soundtrack and lots of nudity br br surprising it was made in 1980 seems somewhat ahead of it's time br br 8 out of 10 kids Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868994951248169 Review: i have certainly not seen all of jean films but they mostly seem to be bloody vampire naked women fests which if you like that sort of thing is not bad but this is a major departure and could almost be cronenberg minus the bio mechanical nightmarish stuff except it's in french with subtitles of course a man driving on the road at night comes across a woman that is in her and and picks her up while in the background yet another woman lingers wearing nothing as they drive along it's obvious that there is something not right about the woman in that she forgets things almost as quickly as they happen still though that doesn't prevent the man from having sex with her once they return to paris his apartment the man leaves for work and some strangers show up at his place and take the woman away to this a huge apartment building referred to as the black tower where others of her kind for whom the 'no things seems to be the least of their problems are being held for some reason time and events march by in the movie which involve mostly trying to find what's going on and get out of the building for this woman and she does manage to call robert the guy that picked her up in the first place to come rescue her the revelation as to what's going on comes in the last few moments of the movie which has a rather strange yet touching end to it in avoiding what seemed to be his typical formula created in this what i feel is his most fascinating and disturbing film i like this one a lot check it out 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656265377998352 Review: since this cartoon was made in the old days felix talks using cartoon bubbles and the animation style is very crude when compared to today however compared to its contemporaries it's a pretty good cartoon and still holds up well that's because despite its age the cartoon is very creative and funny br br felix meets a guy whose shoe business is because he can't sell any shoes well felix needs money so he can go to hollywood so he tells the guy at the shop he'll get every shoe sold felix spreads chewing gum all over town and soon people are stuck and leave their shoes rushing to buy new ones from the shoe store in gratitude the guy gives felix 500 however owner wants to take the money and go alone so felix figures out a way to sneak along br br once there felix into a studio and makes a bit of a nuisance of himself along the way he meets cartoon versions of comics ben and charlie chaplin in the end though through luck felix is discovered and offered a movie contract Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781508445739746 Review: despite the title and unlike some other stories about love and war this film isn't too sticky and pink because love is as a rose with that is the four leading actors set their characters realistic and with a good sense and balance between the tragic and the down to earth br br the music and lyrics of the cabaret esquire songs sung b keira knightley herself drag the viewer deeper and deeper in the film from one place to another between the brutal war and amongst the peaceful love some people may find it too much a biopic but it mostly a romantic story even though it consequently follows the life of dylan thomas and the relationship which is steeped by joy and jealousy br br london gets from another angle for once the bohemian life of dylan during the of the germans is set in a floating atmosphere of small and bars the independent women the soldier and the charismatic poet are constantly swept in both feelings of love and anger br br maybe the end is too twisted and hangs somewhat loosely to the rest of the film but all in all this is a great romantic story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717530012130737 Review: felix in hollywood is a great film the version i viewed was very well restored which is sometimes a problem with these silent era animated films it has some of hollywood's most famous stars making cameo animated appearances a must for any silent film or animation enthusiast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771630764007568 Review: a gem of a cartoon from the silent era it was re discovered by cartoon network and was broadcast for likely the first time in decades if ever br br what makes this so enjoyable are the varied cameos douglas fairbanks is attacked by giant will hays pays a visit as of static studios as well as appearances by chaplin keaton and william s hart the image of chewing gum the shoes of the populace a money making idea for near bankrupt shoe salesman boss cannot be described it must be viewed a terrific cultural gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9483524560928345 Review: this short is one of the best of all time and is proof just like most of charlie chaplin's work that sound and color are not requirements for quality work in fact this cartoon uses and may have started some of the gags and devices that became standard in animation in later years like caricatures of celebrities including the afore mentioned chaplin while the characters are silent they do speak by use of word balloons just like in the comics given that felix started out in newspapers as a comic strip this device is a natural the atmosphere and style of the short is completely with that of the comic strip while adding another dimension literally and figuratively and makes this short a delight to watch well worth taking the time and effort to get most highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933805465698242 Review: felix is watching an actor his lines a ham a ham my kingdom for a ham sandwich the dramatic guy that tells felix he'll have to sacrifice my art and go into the movies he's in tears felix just looks at him like he's nuts and his shoulders the old guy tells felix to go ye forth and find money to finance a trip to hollywood felix thinks how does he expect me to get the money br br in minutes of course this is a cartoon he spots a shoe business owner putting up a bankrupt sale on his store felix comes up with a plan to bail him out and the man promises the cat 500 if it works br br well it does but the man wants to go alone and leave felix at home in an outrageous scene felix transforms himself into a and that's how he gets to hollywood transforming himself back to cat when they get there br br we then witness attempts at getting into show business his audition scenes are very funny especially with his imitation of charlie chaplin in addition there are caricatures of some famous silent film stars and executives in all quite a bit of material is in this 9 5 minute cartoon it's amazing how much more you can get in an extra 2 5 minutes assuming most animated shorts are seven minutes in length br br at any rate there were a number of laughs in here and more zany things you could only see in a cartoon like felix have a sword duel with giant crazy stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9000188112258911 Review: while i can't say whether or not larry ever saw any of the old cartoons i would think that writing said cartoons file cards and some of the comics would count for something br br for fans of the old cartoon this is pretty much a continuation of the same except with a few new characters and a more insane cobra commander br br we still have all the old favorites too but on a personal note one thing that always irritated me was this duke in charge stuff when there are tons of other officers around instead br br the battle sequences are similar to the old series as well the main trick here seems to be the cgi it's overall pretty good if not a little over the top Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49432066082954407 Review: errol flynn's charm really shines through in this entertaining and exciting but historically bankrupt biopic of the famous and some would say infamous general custer that follows his career from his first day at west point through the civil war and out west to the battle at the little big horn all the while heads with rival arthur kennedy and romancing pretty olivia de havilland br br some might say that flynn who delivers a great flamboyant performance as the general is basically playing himself playing custer br br a lavish production that should have been in technicolor well directed by raoul walsh they died with their boots on features some truly well staged battle sequences also it's a real treat to see anthony quinn playing crazy horse br br the previous year flynn played stuart opposite ronald george custer in santa trail also with de havilland another action packed warner brothers production designed to make you fail history class Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577792286872864 Review: warner brothers considerably with american history in big trail director raoul first rate western they died with their boots on a somewhat inaccurate but wholly exhilarating biography of cavalry officer george armstrong custer the film chronicles custer from the moment that he arrives at west point academy until the indians massacre him at the little big horn this is one of errol flynn's signature roles and one of raoul greatest epics walsh and flynn teamed in quite often afterward and they died with their boots on reunited olivia de havilland as flynn's romantic interest for the last time they appeared as a couple in seven previous films this 140 minute black white is nothing short of brilliant with dynamic action sequences humorous romantic scenes and stern dramatic confrontations between our hero and his adversaries one of the notorious errors involves colonel philip sheridan who is shown as the at west point before the civil war indeed sheridan was a lieutenant at this point in fact the was robert e lee as the earlier flynn film santa trail showed another historical lapse concerns lieutenant general scott scott was not the commander of union troops throughout the civil war warner brothers presented custer as a probably because flynn had a reputation for drinking but in real life custer neither drank nor smoked nevertheless these as well as other historical goofs do not detract from a truly splendid film br br they died with their boots on opens with custer riding into west point military academy in a fancy dress uniform with an african american carrying his luggage and tending his dogs after the sergeant of the guard realizes that he has turned out a honor guard for a future instead of a high ranking foreign general the sergeant turns custer over to a ranking ned sharp arthur kennedy of city for conquest to take charge of him sharp plays a practical job on custer by him in the quarters of major stanley of task force who promptly runs custer out naturally the volatile custer attacks sharp in a public brawl general phil sheridan john of the sons of katie elder is prepared to dismiss custer from west point for conduct as it turns out sheridan cannot custer because custer has not once he custer establishes a mediocre academic reputation with to fight and galore when the american civil war erupts west point graduates who have not completed their education and rushes them into combat one of the last off to war is custer avid as he is to get into the fight custer encounters his future wife elizabeth bacon olivia de havilland of santa trail and they pledge themselves to each other despite mr bacon gene of who the sight of custer it seems that bacon ran across custer at a saloon and insulted one of custer's friends and our hero bacon br br meanwhile back in washington custer desperately seeks a transfer to a regiment but major has him his heels custer befriends lieutenant general scott sidney greenstreet of the maltese falcon and they share an appetite for that becomes one of custer's characteristics not only does scott see to it that custer to the second cavalry but also custer horse to get to his command during the battle of bull run 21 july custer orders from none other than sharp strikes his superior officer and holds a bridge so the infantry can cross it wounded in the shoulder and sent to the hospital custer receives a medal rather than a court martial when confederate general stuart threatens the union army at the battle of in pennsylvania scott is shocked by the chance that the south may triumph when a general cannot be found scott into promoting the first available officer a mistake is made and custer is promoted incredulous at first custer embraces the moment and cracks advance after the war custer down and starts it up with the boys at the local sharp shows up as a crooked railroad promoter and with his father they try to enlist custer to serve as the president of their railway so that they can obtain funds eventually libby on his behalf with general sheridan who was in command of the army and gets him back on active duty as the commander of the 7th cavalry when he takes command custer finds the 7th cavalry a drunken lot and is not surprised that sharp commands the liquor at the fort meanwhile custer has his first run in with crazy horse anthony quinn of the guns of and takes him into custody of course crazy horse escapes becomes custer's adversary and they fight br br once custer has crazy horse and the indians sharp with as a government agent conspire to destroy a peace treaty with the and other indian nations they also see to it that custer is brought up on charges for striking in a saloon brawl on his way to washington custer discovers the of sharp and who have up a gold strike in the sacred black hills settlers rampage in and the indians hit the custer sacrifices himself and his 600 men at the little big horn in a slam bang showdown against stagecoach bert captures both the grit and the glory the long shot of the 7th cavalry leaving the fort at dawn is spectacular as an added of custer's imminent demise libby faints after he leaves their quarters for the little big horn they died with their boots on benefits from a top notch max steiner score that incorporates the tune gary owen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709907174110413 Review: if you keep rigid historical perspective out of it this film is actually quite entertaining it's got action adventure and romance and one of the premiere casting match ups of the era with errol flynn and olivia de havilland in the lead roles as evident on this board the picture doesn't pass muster with purists who look for one hundred percent accuracy in their story telling to get beyond that one need only put aside the history book and enjoy the story as if it were a work of fiction i know i know that's hard to do when you consider custer's last stand at the little big horn and it's prominence in the history of post civil war america so i guess there's an unresolved with the picture no matter how you look at it br br there's a lot to take in here though for the picture's two hour plus run time custer's arrival at west point is probably the first head riding up as he does in full military the practical joke by sharp arthur kennedy putting him up in the headquarters probably should have gotten them both in trouble br br ironically a lot of scenes in this military film play for comedy as in custer's first meeting with libby bacon and subsequent encounters that include tea reader hattie i hadn't noticed it before in other films but reminded me an awful lot of another favorite character actor of mine from the forties so much so that in one scene it looked like it might have been hamming it up in a dress with that in mind the owl scene was a hoot too br br as for flynn it's interesting to note that a year earlier he portrayed j e b stuart opposite ronald depiction of general custer in santa trail both vying for the attention of none other than olivia de havilland in that film reagan put none of the arrogance and into the character of custer that history remembers while in flynn's portrayal here it's more than evident but it doesn't come close to that of richard take on the military hero in 1970's little big man let's just say that one was a bit over the top br br the better take away the picture had for me was the manner in which custer to maintain his good name and not gamble it away on a risky business venture that and his loyalty to the men he led in battle along with the discipline he developed over the course of the story most poignant was that final confrontation with arch rival sharp just before riding into the little big horn in which he declared that hell or glory was entirely dependent on one's point of view earlier a similar remark might have given us the best insight of all into custer's character when he stated you take glory with you when it's your time to go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9369387030601501 Review: after working on 7 movies with director curtiz the adventures of robin hood are their best achievement errol flynn got tired of his direction and decided to work with the great raoul walsh this reunion is a happy thing for cinematography the died with their boots on is their first and best film together raoul walsh portrays the general george armstrong custer errol flynn from his at west point to the civil war and finally at the battle of little big horn it's true the film shows a too heroic portrait of custer but that's not important what is important is the fact that we are transported with the passion and glory carried by the characters who can forget california joe the great queen's own with his song the touching mrs custer olivia de havilland the sharp well played by arthur kennedy br br an eternal blow remains on this epic and tragic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862396121025085 Review: i first viewed they died with there boots on about 1970 and though it has been many years since this film and its impression remain the cast was good to excellent and the lead man was truly heroic when i first saw this film i knew the as well as the only real position to have was to enjoy this film as a rousing bit of entertainment and then some i felt then as i even feel now that the silver screen does not as such provide for a true depiction of much of anything let alone the life of george armstrong custer however the director raoul walsh was to contribute to the real value represented in this film when i watched a semi documentary with other great directors like vincent wherein these central figures talked about there accomplishments with valuable comments providing a glimpse into the hollywood mind set this is what i considered something of interest and where all of this became terribly interesting and very enjoyable yet there have been so much made of all the problems with the silver screen and its story telling ability that some of the enjoyment has been lost and perhaps you would find that to be true here as well custer ranked 34 in a class of 34 much has been made of custer's final class ranking but of the 68 who entered the military academy with him in half of them had already out or quit by graduation day june 24 it is suggested in the movie as the various are if a soldier is fit for command and then they come upon the name of george armstrong custer and there is to be certain an exchange between the two sides and here is where the on duty says in almost a low tone even to suggest as if that came out by accident his squadron would follow him to hell your at attention tape if not mistaken when flynn shows up at a initial battlefield it acknowledged that custer did not see action right away and indeed he was doing work as a reliable to not only sheridan but forces as well only to end up for a time with the army of the under general george there is some truth to the audacity attributed to battlefield heroics as was illustrated when in a young custer his horse to the lead and boldly plunged in among the stunned as a lone union soldier surrounded by rebels audacity shone through he accepted the surrender of several enemy soldiers including a rebel captain yet most outstanding was that in this action he personally captured the very first confederate battle flag taken by the army of the this notable act of courage marked him as an officer of great battlefield promise robert l general there is a problem here and that is the telling of the story and the truth as to george armstrong custer the story is good hollywood entertainment perhaps even great entertainment but for whatever reasons all that could be told was changed for entertainment purposes though this maybe jumping the gun it might be well to know that tom custer was to lose his life at the little big horn only a few feet from where george custer was to die as well they were brothers and tom custer to this very day holds a honorable distinction of being amongst a very small group perhaps only 3 others to have been awarded the medal of honor twice in his military career the list of that the motion picture shows indicate that indeed was an active young officer he was not with union forces at either or for that matter however he was with them at the battle of and at that point in time he was actually promoted to captain by general but that was not to last as was soon to be replaced due to the historical fact that the army of the had the means and the information discovered wrapped around some cigars was general lee's plans to split his forces and yet he failed to act for some 17 hours it can be that the war could of been over then and there had that occurred but when failed to act president lincoln replaced him permanently and the promotion was lost as a result greatest victory may of in fact come at pa his forces which occupied an area called cemetery at the field at in the summer of were able to defeat a stuart led cavalry of some 6 000 rebels with but a force of 2 300 i think the heroics at by custer are worth some discussion there is speculation had in the movie that appointment was a blunder well you better guess again because not only did custer have men in his corner but he established a petition to present to the governor of the state of michigan which by the way was relatively new to the union cause and where preparing to form cavalry though custer was severely for that kind of when he showed up in all that gold it was not by accident as you would be led to believe the truth be told defense at stuart from having lunch at the rear stores and protected that this action by the way occurred and it was timed to coincide with charge so to make for the greatest likelihood of success it was a critical victory and custer was at his and best his men did follow him to hell and lived to tell about it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656891822814941 Review: i was fortunate to attend the london premier of this film while i am not at all a fan of british drama i did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the bad choices they made i was in tears by the end of the film every scene was mesmerizing the attention to detail and the excellent acting was quite impressive br br i would have to agree with some of the other comments here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character br br alert i was also hoping that dylan would have been killed by william when he had the chance end spoiler br br keira knightley did a great job and beauty and innocence from the screen but it was sienna miller's performance that was truly oscar worthy br br i am sure this production will be nominated for other awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964796781539917 Review: i blame birth of a nation myself for the long running tradition of hollywood of history of which there can be few greater examples than this apart from getting the names of custer and his 7th cavalry crazy horse and the and president grant right the geography correct and the fact that custer and his men were indeed wiped out to a man the rest just takes hyperbole and invention to ludicrous limits throw in some downright hackneyed scenes of the purest exposition try custer and his wife's learning of the phony gold rush to excuse the invasion of the territory custer's testimony in front of congress the rights of the red indians and to top it all custer's into the president's office to beg to return to his post honestly there's plenty more of the same some of these scenes almost comical in their and yet and yet it's still a great actioner with flynn as dashing as ever as beguiling as ever the young anthony quinn getting a start as crazy horse and director walsh as as ever in his depiction of crowd scenes and of course the tumultuous action sequences ford taught us in liberty to believe the legend before the truth here i think we're closer to the legend of the legend but hey it's only a movie and a rollicking wonderfully enjoyable classic hollywood movie at that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835964441299438 Review: being warner brothers' second historical drama featuring civil war and battle of the little big horn general george armstrong custer they died with their boots on warner brothers 1941 was the far more accurate of the two especially when contrasted with santa trail warner brothers 1940 which really didn't set the bar very high br br although both pictures were starring vehicles for errol flynn there was a change in the casting the part of general custer whereas it was dutch himself ronald reagan portraying the flamboyant in the earlier picture with mr flynn playing and later confederate hero general j e b or stuart errol took on the custer part for they died with their boots on br br once again the warner brothers' for using a large number of reliable character actors from the warner's company are employed in giving the film a sort of authenticity and all is really happening right before our very own eyes major roles are taken by some better known actors and actresses such as elizabeth bacon mrs custer co star olivia de havilland ned sharpe arthur kennedy samuel bacon gene chief crazy horse anthony quinn charlie major stanley general phillip sheridan john the maid hattie br br the rest of the cast is just chock full of uncredited though skilled players such as joe sawyer eleanor parker minor watson andrews irving bacon roy lane chandler spencer frank ferguson francis ford william forrest george russell hicks william hopper hoppity hooper eddie fred kelsey sam patrick frank eddie parker richards ray jim all american himself dick gig young and many many more br br the film moves very quickly particularly in the early goings then sort of slows down out of necessity as the story moves along to the post civil war years the assignment of custer as a colonel in the 7th cavalry and the ultimate destiny at the little big horn in montana under the guidance of director griffith veteran raoul walsh the film hits a greatly varied array of emotions from the very serious exciting battle scenes and convincing historical scenes looking as if they were matthew brady civil war photos as with most any of mr films he and the end of many a scene with a little humor but not going overboard and thus risking the chance of turning the film into a comedy farce actually br br as previously mentioned this is much more factual than its predecessor santa trail last time we'll mention it honest schultz honor however that is not to say that it wasn't without a few little bits of artistic and literary license as indeed just about any biopic will have it would be impossible to make any similar type of film if indeed every fact and incident were to be tried to be included in the screenplay perhaps the most inclusion as well as the most obvious of literary license is that business about custer's being accidentally promoted to the rank of general it just didn't happen that way yet the gag both helped the film to move along while it underscored the whole light carefree feeling that the early part of the film br br director walsh and mr flynn collaborated in giving us what would seem to be a characterization of this legendary civil war hero that was very close to the real life man and they did this on top of the recreation of an incident being the massacre by the the cheyenne and the of custer and his 7th cavalry at the little big horn at the time of its occurrence june 25 custer's last stand was as big an incident and shock to the national psyche as were the japanese attack on pearl harbor december 7 1941 or the atrocities perpetrated by the islamic to new york's twin trade towers and the united armed headquarters in the arlington virginia on september 11 2002 br br just as so many films of that period of world war ii and the years immediately before there were so many incidents in it that were if not intentionally done were of virtues that would be needed in time of another global conflict such as we were in by the time of they died with their boots on was finishing up its original theatrical release period br br poodle Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6469892263412476 Review: when one stops to upon the frequent on screen teaming of errol flynn and olivia they died with their boots on 1941 is most likely the film remembered best it is the sweeping saga of general custer flynn told from the time he enters west point military academy and falls for the luscious elizabeth bacon through his during the american civil war and finally with his death at little big horn director raoul walsh his historical epic on the of highly questionable of historical texts rewritten by screen writers wally kline and mackenzie until truth and fiction are warped all out of proportion hence the battle against chief crazy horse anthony quinn is portrayed as a crooked deal between politicians california joe charley and a absent corporation which wants to the land custer gave to the indians through the genocide of the nation's first peoples br br flynn who cleverly plays custer as though he is one part arnold to two parts albert has never been more he literally oozes charm and sex appeal from every that easily melts the heart of his loyal heroine resident warner stock players arthur kennedy and sidney greenstreet deliver marvelous cameos that appear to have far more depth and character than is actually written into the material for them br br overall then despite its loose rendering of history in favor of a good romantic yarn they died with their boots on is ample film fodder for a saturday matinée or sunday night with one's sweetheart warner's dvd is pretty nice looking although film grain is often obvious the gray scale has been very nicely rendered with deep solid blacks and very clean whites some fading is obvious during scene transitions the audio has been very nicely cleaned up and is presented at an adequate listening level Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740018248558044 Review: the historical inaccuracies of this film have been well documented it was never intended to be serious history but an entertaining saga and there it succeeds errol flynn was never better as this role was tailored for him olivia was never more beautiful arthur kennedy never more villainous anthony quinn never more noble than as crazy horse it had much humor and pathos and held your interest throughout the one historical aspect i found most glaringly inaccurate was the final last stand which occurred on the banks of the little big horn the film version was filmed in a desert with no river in sight however i still consider it marvelous entertainment typical of hollywood's golden age Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8650860786437988 Review: it's true that they died with their boots on gives a highly fictionalized account of george armstrong custer's errol flynn life and career but a remarkable one especially with regard to the battle of the little big horn because it is not a given that a 1941 movie tries to portray both the us american and native american leader chief crazy horse anthony quinn in a favorable light i'm almost tempted to say that little big man in its anti custer stance seems unbalanced by comparison further one should not be mislead by the title of the picture – this isn't just a movie about the battle of the little big horn it's a movie about that shows the west point the famed civil war hero the indian fighter and last but not least the husband br br the movie begins with custer's time at the west point military academy where his and behavior lead to frequent during a military exercise he meets his future wife elizabeth bacon olivia de havilland who like custer himself is a native of monroe michigan custer intends to court her but the outbreak of the civil war calls him away custer's legendary bravery is shown in a sequence of battle scenes the greatest of which is devoted to his engagement with legendary southern cavalry general stuart during the battle of while on leave he travels to monroe and courts elizabeth who promises him her hand in immediately after the war custer and elizabeth bacon are married br br with the civil war over custer is doesn't get a real command and has to go through the painstakingly slow process of promotion in the small professional american army as he starts to drink his wife intervenes in his behalf with former general in chief scott custer is given the command of the us 7th cavalry which he trains to be an elite unit neither custer nor crazy horse are of battle but greedy businessmen and corrupt politicians decide to build a railroad through indian lands in clear violation to earlier custer explicitly acknowledges the justice of crazy cause but rides into battle to do his duty as a soldier exposing the conspiracy of the interests in a letter he writes on the eve of battle br br they died with their boots on though short on historical accuracy is as good as war movies and westerns in the 1940s got both custer and crazy horse are played by major actors neither the indians nor the southern are and the courtship scenes with beautiful de havilland are just charming the only minus and that's why i can't give this picture a full 10 is the undercurrent of racism in the portrayal of african american servants servant is the stereotypical overweight good natured superstitious black br br it is also interesting that the movie does not find fault with either custer or crazy horse but with the greed of the railroad companies washington politicians with semi criminal methods into breaking they had given to the native americans just a couple of years later the that american could even think of doing anything remotely questionable would probably have been taken as a hint that the film makers were communist br br needless to say that they died with their boots on the fact that custer's overly aggressive tactics often on the greatly the importance of his engagement with stuart and doesn't mention the lack of prior to the battle of the little big horn nevertheless custer was seen as a war hero by his contemporaries and had some spectacular exploits to point to in the battles of brandy station station and others though his feats of arms were not as for the civil war as they died with their boots on suggests br br in any event they died with their boots on is a well made war movie with western elements three outstanding performers flynn quinn and de havilland and offers a positive view of native americans as well as a negative one on big money which wouldn't be seen in major hollywood productions for decades to come it would deserve a 10 if it weren't for the racist of african americans Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7978926301002502 Review: the film is excellent one of the most noteworthy things about it is that flynn's performance is superb this is worth as he was often as an actor by bette davis et al br br i remember the scene where flynn gets arthur kennedy drunk in order to take him to his doom at the battle of the little big horn the cold calculating look on flynn's face as he does so is extraordinary much better than the much spencer tracy or many other stars could have done br br the other thing to note is the excellent performance by george p jr as lt queen's own butler it is baffling why he stopped making films shortly afterwards one would have thought that he would have been set up for years after as a character actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9070194959640503 Review: now this is more like it one of the best movies i have ever seen despite it made very well on all aspects this movie was put down solely for not being too historically accurate up there are tons of historical movies out there that were forgiven for not being too historically accurate and many of them do not even come close to how grand how entertaining and how captivating this movie was now this is what a movie ticket is all about you will get what you want from this movie's genre and all are those with the anti flynn syndrome this conservative rooted syndrome is very closely related to the anti elvis anti ali anti clinton anti kennedy usually caused by fear of charming individuals who have unconventional beliefs if the viewer of this movie is open minded and has the ability to separate politics from art you will find this movie not only one of the best classics but also one of the best movies of all time i rate it the second best western ever right behind wayne's the cowboys Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747804999351501 Review: this movie is good for entertainment purposes but it is not historically reliable if you are looking for a movie and thinking to yourself oh i want to learn more about custer's life and his last do not rent they died with their boots but if you would like to watch a movie for the enjoyment of an older western film with a little bit of romance and just for a good story this is a fun movie to watch br br the story starts out with custer's errol flynn first day at west point everyone loves his charming personality which allows him to get away with most everything the movie follows his career from west point and his many battles including his battle in the civil war the movie ends with his last stand at little big horn in between the battle scenes he finds love and marriage with libby olivia de havilland br br errol flynn portrays the arrogant but suave george armstrong custer well olivia de havilland plays the cute sweet libby very well especially in the flirting scene that custer and libby first meet their chemistry on screen made you believe in their romance the acting in general was impressive especially the comedic role although stereotypical of played by hattie her character will definitely make you laugh br br the heroic war music brought out the excitement of the battle scenes the beautiful costumes set the tone of the era the script at times was corny although the movie was still enjoyable to watch the director's portrayal of custer was as a hero and history shows this is debatable some will watch this movie and see custer as a hero others will watch this movie and learn hate him br br i give it a thumbs up for this 1942 western film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770722389221191 Review: naturally along with everyone else i was to expect a lot of hollywood fantasy in they died with their boots on over the legend of custer just having someone like errol flynn play custer is enough of a clue that the legend has over the truth in this production and for the most part my expectations were fulfilled in an admittedly rousing and entertaining way br br yet even in this obviously biased and much criticized retelling of the custer story i was struck by some of the points made in this movie that sometimes subtly but nevertheless solidly seemed to counter the typical clichés of manifest destiny and heroism usually found in westerns of the early 20th century br br for instance even while this film attempted to it's hero certain scenes still suggested the more flawed and foolish character of the real life custer br br 1 his initial entrance at the west point front gate in which his arrogance and is a clear aspect of his character br br 2 his miserable record at west point which seems to be attributed as much to custer's about the demands of military service as any other factor there are moments in the way flynn plays custer at west point where he seems downright stupid br br 3 custer's promotion to general is not only presented as a ridiculous mistake but it plays out as slapstick comedy i half expected to see the marx brothers or abbott and costello wander into the scene br br 4 custer's stand against stuart at is not as brilliant military leadership but is presented as reckless and wildly lucky br br 5 custer's drinking problem is certainly not ignored br br and although the music and some of the ways the indians were shown in this film were certainly of the racist stereotype of the ignorant savage it still came as a surprise to me that the movie actually went into some detail as to why the indians were justified in attacking the whites who were moving into their land and fairly explicitly laid the blame for the battles in the black hills squarely at the foot of the white man in fact no one can argue that the clear villain of the piece is not anthony quinn as sitting bull but arthur kennedy co as the white devils making the false claim of gold in the black hills sure that part of the story is true but i didn't expect to see it portrayed quite so in a movie like this br br and one other thing usually in these films it is the indians who are portrayed en as drunken animals seemingly incapable of the basic common sense to avoid getting falling down drunk any time they get near alcohol in this movie it is actually the troops of the 7th cavalry and not the indians who in at least two scenes are portrayed this way br br all in all this movie slips in some surprising moments in the midst of the hollywood Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7654024958610535 Review: as a history of custer this even close custer dies to help the indians i am sure the other members of the 7th weren't in that decision but as a western this is fun flynn looks and acts the part of the dashing and the garry owen is always nice to hear Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8766703009605408 Review: so keira knightly is in it so automatically we compare this film to aside rom the fact that this film is also wartime and her appearance is these films are totally different br br the actors work well i think one good thing is there is no memorable person they are a team br br if you want a film where things happen then id advise another as the story of this film is about human interaction and their damaged by their experiences and how their lives are intertwined br br this film have genuine interaction perfect pause moments that make you hold your breath no its not exciting but it is gripping if you can empathise with these characters at moments i wondered if this film may have been better as a theatrical play rather than a movie we expect a lot from movies as everything is possible and yet with theatre we allow for interaction and rely on belief br br there are things wrong with it if your looking for a blockbuster if you look for nothing and allow the film to take you in move you allow yourself to forget these stars and not to judge them as actors but let them become people you will truly yourself moved br br go on give it a go Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8767667412757874 Review: although they died with their boots on is not entirely historically accurate it is a very entertaining western not only is flynn the perfect custer the character actors are superb besides the action portion of the movie flynn and love scenes are very touching and believable flynn and were very fond of each other in real life flynn was always so tormented for being not taken seriously if only he knew that there were very few actors who could play the characters he played and play them well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9584154486656189 Review: errol flynn at his best as robin hood of the west fighting military red tape indians and business crooks to his great and final heroic end not to forget the ever reliable o de havilland as lady mary of the west never try to link this story to the facts and the real persons it doesn't work out just enjoy it because nobody ever claimed to make documentaries when raoul walsh and errol flynn co worked Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8557411432266235 Review: the saving grace of this film is its humour playing up to the strengths of their star warner brothers cast their version of general custer as a cocky dashing irreverent with a romantic streak and an unexpected strain of idealism it was robin hood all over again and flynn in the role all his best action pictures made use of his talent for mischief and comic timing and this one was no exception br br it also benefits from the return of former co star olivia de havilland despite an earlier agreement to break the partnership the part of strong minded libby custer is a better role than the sweet love interest types she had grown tired of playing for the studio in flynn's later films and after seeing the script he had specifically requested de havilland be cast so that she could do justice to the part in this final collaboration she piles all her considerable acting skill into what is at heart basically a adventure movie and the screen chemistry is for once she and flynn get the chance to develop their characters beyond the initial romance into an old married couple to equally winning effect br br the flynn de havilland pairing and the streak of comedy are what have provided this film's when most of flynn's other westerns held in such affection by the contemporary american public although allegedly not by their star have long since been forgotten the action scenes are fairly cursory despite ironically the death of an extra in a fall during one of the filmed charges and the villains of the piece turn out schoolboy fashion to be the same people who were horrid to our hero on his very first day at west point and thus continue to him throughout his career it cuts down on the cast list but it's a trifle too morally convenient br br however these are quibbles largely irrelevant to a film that never set out to be more than a rousing piece of entertainment ably aided and abetted by a sterling group of supporting players memorably including anthony quinn in an all but wordless role as the leader errol flynn his way through the plot courtesy of his usual arsenal charmingly looks unexpected sweetness mischievous flash point cheerful fellowship and sheer high charisma he's a reckless but you can't help but like him and it's hard to go away without the tune of its way through your ears for many days thereafter br br this is one of flynn's lasting hits it also contains a surprising amount of good acting amongst the fun and is a film worthy of being remembered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858769178390503 Review: this is awesome there is no partnership quite like errol and olivia there love is genuine i'm 24 yet this flick is as captivating now as i'm sure it was 60 years ago raoul walsh is an under rated genius his direction is so sweeping so broad yet so intimate the last scene between colonel custer flynn and his wife de havilland almost brought me to tears not easy for a old guy its so heart wrenching there is also a deep christian message implicit here the faith custer has in taking your glory with you and the trust and fidelity of his wife to the extent of letting him go in order that he his moral duty to protect the innocent civilians from certain massacre there is no movie that deals with these issues quite like this a must see for anyone who wants to look at this defining moment in american and military history from the inside patriotic for all the right reasons i knew errol flynn was a star and de havilland was a screen legend this only confirms my suspicions that they are among the very greatest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727434515953064 Review: george armstrong custer is known through history as an inept general who led his to their death at the battle of little big horn they died with their boots on paints a different picture of general custer in this movie he is portrayed as a flamboyant soldier whose mistakes and are mostly to his love for adventure br br errol flynn plays george armstrong custer who we first meet as an over confident recruit at west point custer distinguishes himself from other as a poor student who always seems to be in trouble somehow this never appears to bother custer and only seems to confuse him as he genuinely does not know how he gets into such in spite of his poor standing he graduates and becomes an officer in the united states army through an error custer receives a promotion in rank before this can be corrected he leads a union regiment into battle against the his campaign is successful and custer becomes an unlikely national hero custer returns to his hometown marries his sweetheart libby who is played by olivia de havilland libby is a very supportive understanding wife who stays by his side and follows him into the frontier as he assumes leadership of the seventh regiment of the cavalry custer becomes a man of honor who strives to keep peace with the native americans to prove his intentions he enters into a treaty with crazy horse the leader of the when that treaty is by a conspiracy to spread a false rumor of gold being found in the black hills custer sacrifices his own life as well as the lives of the men under his command to prevent the slaughter of thousands of innocent settlers br br errol flynn dominates each scene in which he appears he successfully portrays custer as being flamboyant arrogant romantic and funny depending on the mood of the scene olivia de depiction of libby bacon custer as the love of his life lets us see his tender more gentle side the chemistry between and flynn who had acted together in several other movies is so smooth and it almost makes the viewer feel like they are playing themselves and not the parts of custer and his wife the other actors portrayals of their characters truly enhance the performances of flynn and de havilland anthony quinn as crazy horse sidney greenstreet as general scott arthur kennedy as edward sharp are among the other actors whose roles have made this movie entertaining br br the reviewer would rate this a 4 star movie while it is not historically accurate it is very entertaining the movie has a little bit of everything it has adventure comedy and romance so it appeals to a large variety of audiences the casting of the characters is excellent and the actors give believable performances which makes you forget it is largely based on fiction instead of fact the reviewer especially likes that the native americans were not shown to be the bad guys but just showed them as wanting to protect their sacred land br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9163221716880798 Review: whether one views him as a of the plains or a glory hunting debates about the life and military career of george armstrong custer continue down to the present day they died with their boots on presents certain facts of the custer story and has taken liberty with others br br he did in fact graduate at the bottom of his class at west point and got this overnight promotion on the battlefield to general his record leading the michigan regiment under his command was one of brilliance br br it was also true that his marriage to libby bacon was one of the great love matches of the 19th century libby and george were married for 12 years until the little big horn what's not known to today's audience is that libby survived until 1933 during that time she was the of the custer legend by of her own iron will and force of personality her late husband became a hero because she would not allow him to be remembered in any other way br br i think raoul walsh and warner brothers missed a good opportunity to have the custer career told in flashback olivia should have been made up the way jeanette macdonald was in and be telling the story of her husband and her marriage from the point of view of nostalgia and remembrance even then the cracks in the custer legend were appearing but if done from point of view they could be understood and forgiven br br sydney greenstreet gave a fine performance as general scott the only problem was that scott had nothing whatsoever to do with custer he was retired and replaced by george b in late while custer was still at west point i'm not sure they ever met but greenstreet does a good characterization of the ponderous and powerful scott a nice mexican war story should have been what they gave greenstreet instead for his very accurate portrayal of old fuss and feathers br br the film though is carried by one of the great romantic teams of cinema errol flynn and olivia this was the last of eight films they did together the last scene they ever did for the cameras was farewell to george as he leaves to join his regiment for what will prove to be his last campaign both their performances especially was a high point in their careers at warner brothers we know through history that custer is riding to his doom that and the fact that this was their last screen teaming give this scene such a special poignancy if your eyes don't you are made of marble br br as history they died with their boots on leaves a lot to be desired as western adventure that successfully mixes romance with the action you can't beat this film at all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9390736818313599 Review: great historical movie will not allow a viewer to leave once you begin to watch view is presented differently than displayed by most school books on this subject my only fault for this movie is it was photographed in black and white wished it had been in color wow Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5117583870887756 Review: i saw this film over christmas and what a great film it was it tells the story of custer played by errol flynn during and after his graduation from although i've heard that the film isn't very historically accurate hollywood never is i still enjoyed it as i knew little of the real events anyway br br i thought errol flynn was brilliant as custer and has since become my favourite actor his acting alongside olivia de havilland was brilliant and the ending was fantastic it brought me close to tears as he and ned sharp arthur kennedy rode to their deaths on little big horn br br i had always known that errol flynn was a brilliant actor as he was my dads favourite actor and i grew up watching his films as a child but it wasn't until i watched this film that i realised how great he actually was br br i'll give this film 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824522733688354 Review: although this film changes reality to make it more heroic and entertaining sometimes fantasy is more enjoyable than real life and also nothing could be more real than errol flynn playing custer this remains the best film made about custer the music of max steiner is magnificent and also all through the film the irish song gerry owen which was a favourite of custer is played the film should have more villains because they try to concentrate all the bad guys in arthur kennedy the relationship between flynn and de havilland flows like in no other off their films together and director raoul walsh with his experience in outside scenes with a lot of actors is at his best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697717428207397 Review: this is a wonderful film as a film it gets an 8 out of 10 as a filmed piece of accurate history one wishes to be more loving but it is a 5 out of 10 and i think i am actually being very charitable br br what was he like that man of horse and saber who was the youngest boy general in the union army of the american civil war and ended dying with all his command in the greatest military victory of the north american indian tribes militant bloody handed ambitious clever too clever indian foe indian friend and national hero his death in was treated as a national tragedy and pushed him into a position of fame equal to washington lincoln jackson and grant lee and sherman jackson it is only with a growing awareness of the mistakes made in his career the overly ambitious hot spur that his reputation declined yet to this day george armstrong custer remains the best recalled figure in our military annals to lose his last battle i can't really think of a similar one maybe general jonathan forced to stay with his men on the death march but survived the march and the second world war br br custer has appeared in more films than far better generals due to the western adventures and little big horn pity that the details of the real career were never handled so lovingly as raoul walsh and errol flynn handled them in this film but even in 1941 the legend was still potent olivia de portrayed libby custer who was recently pointed out in another film review on this thread survived george until 1933 so her effective handling of the story was still in place eight years later custer was seen as our wayward but brave knight and with the shadow of world war ii looming closer we had to keep the myth and bury the truth john ford would have fully understood this and approved it br br so we get the view that he was a hot spur but he was patriotic although almost pushed out of west point by which was true custer was in the class of and it would have been really stupid to be picky about such a fighter that year you see most of the so called military talent from west point from robert e lee down was southern and joined the the union needed every northern point man they could find br br custer's civil war career should be given closer study he was attached to the staff of general in chief george b and distinguished himself in the campaign and other eastern front warfare but he was a and he would rise under the eyes of grant and buddy phil sheridan in the latter parts of the war in particular he served with dash and distinction at the battle of creek which ended the threat of the in the valley it also hit custer hard on a personal level his close west point friend stephen joined the and rose to a position like custer wounded custer sat with all through the last night alive br br following the war things fell apart he wanted to make his major permanent it wasn't as it was a battlefield promotion they only had a lt to give him in the army along the frontier he tried to play politics making the error of supporting president andrew johnson on a political trip in and finding most hated johnson as an inept idiot he supposedly admired the indians he certainly was eloquent in writing of them and the west but he caused a genuine military massacre in of indian women and children that ended with a court martial later during the he would support indian claims against a ring of politicians that went up to the secretary of war william who bought and sold indian trading posts for profit it ruined and left a black eye on the grant administration it put him into the with grant and sherman who was former commander and sheridan barely saved his career then he was sent on the final big horn campaign and immortality arrived br br that career is worth a real film but would it be too critical should we hold a man of the to the standards of 2007 would we like that done to us in a hundred years certainly it could happen but i'm not sure we'd like it br br custer 1941 style fit flynn like a glove with his giving the closest to a dance performance in any of his major films his final movie with olivia de is with a melancholy due to the fate of the hero's character in support actors like sidney greenstreet stanley arthur kennedy and anthony quinn did very nicely as friends foes or even treacherous sneaks kennedy as an entertaining piece of myth making it remains high but as a study of a complex military hero it is not what it should be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9494686722755432 Review: can you capture the moment when first you hear rain on a roof some things are beyond the sum of their parts expressing the poetry of life the things that matter br br poet dylan thomas captured the seemingly a good poem helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him bob dylan named himself after him so why has it taken so long to make a film of the great dylan thomas a simple biopic could have missed the point writer macdonald has taken a different better approach br br in the edge of love she creates the world of passions and complexities that fill the poems so we can swim in them the lives of four friends dylan who and loves to the full wife caitlin sienna miller his feisty support war hero william cillian murphy who saves him from a street brawl and then there's his childhood sweetheart vera dear vera take your breath away vera she's closest friend william's wife and like a muse the in dark sky br br it all kicks off in the 1940 london blitz with bomb in the underground enter vera an impressive keira knightley under stage she meets dylan for the first time again in years her heart is flushed their eyes shine through the smoke of the room the purity of their former passion dylan native welsh speaker matthew rhys is no poet master of his he must experience them all fully he introduces his beloved wife then continues to woo vera br br the edge of love is a visual treat the soundtrack leaves you wanting for more performances are possibly the best by these actors in their careers as a lush love story it's pretty good as an insight into dylan thomas and the reality of poetry in all our lives not bad at all and as a tribute to a great man inspiring br br the production has been at pains to project the spirit of dylan thomas without compromising historical accuracy too much dramatic tension involves a pull between artistic freedom and conventional morality audiences looking for an experience based on the latter may be disappointed and it will play less well to audiences whose boundaries are those of albert square br br macdonald seemed aware of the headstrong nature of artistic freedom and its limits when she spoke to producer granddaughter of the real william and vera think of all the things that you don't want me to write about she said because i have to have blanche for macdonald the limits were if she should cause to memory but for many artists especially men the limits are those which wife and family could set on them a woman is not going to let lofty ideals interfere with practical common sense issues and will even put her children's interests before her own this occasionally happens the other way round as when towering genius virginia refused to let loving leonard bring her down to earth in the hours br br in spite of the tension between caitlin and vera these two women become closest buddies it is one of the main and very beautiful themes of the film br br the film's colours tell a story in themselves in a drab wartime britain caitlin and vera are vivid highlights in an ocean of grey shortly after meeting lit up in lights stage persona we encounter caitlin through her searing blue eyes sparkling in a darkened railway carriage her dramatic red coat cuts a dash through streets of on a beautiful staircase as she with dylan but lipstick red is less enduring for her marriage is second best even when she has become possessed with genuine love for her husband br br outstanding cinematography extends to using montage to images in a manner similar to juxtaposition of unrelated words to create further meaning horrific war scenes in are intercut with screams of vera in pregnancy giving birth or is it abortion we are not told immediately pain is universal and goes beyond time and place to our present day br br constant echoes of poetry throughout the film lead us beyond earthly opposites it reminds me of marlon brando reading ts in apocalypse now a light beyond the horrors of the world a different way of seeing things i'll take you back to a time when no bombs fell from the sky and no one died – ever says dylan to vera as they walk along the beach elsewhere caitlin recalls childhood with vera we're still innocent in dylan she says br br there's a time to leave your at home or share a universal cigarette not literally perhaps a time to be inspired enjoy what is possibly the best british film of the year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610399007797241 Review: the custer legend a la warner brothers epic there's no casting against type here with the flamboyant flynn as the flamboyant custer in this rousing tribute not only to custer but to the men of the 7th cavalry the story traces the life of the famed general from his turbulent days at west point to his final fight at the little big horn great liberties are taken with facts here and we are presented with a custer that is much more sympathetic to the plight of the than history relates but this one is done on such a grand scale the battle scenes alone provided employment for every extra in hollywood down beat ending and all this is great fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98102205991745 Review: all in all an excellent movie from that time and source coming from warner brothers as it was in craftsmanship and style just before wwii provided you don't take it at all seriously the movie really makes no claim to being historically accurate and is certainly no more or less accurate or believable than say jfk this one may actually be more honest about it though as it essentially admits along the way that it's not to be taken as particularly fact based but more of a stylishly semi heroic portrayal it's worth noting that audiences of the time were no more naive about the story than we are today the ny times review that audiences would dismiss factual inaccuracies sprinkled throughout the film described the biographical account of custer's life as fanciful and pointed out that the presentation of custer's motivations regarding the final events were at odds with various historical accounts they could have really gone overboard in building up custer one but they succeed admirably in depicting him as not necessarily the or most guy around but appropriately determined and inspirational br br flynn and doing their 8th movie together in 7 years and their last are so comfortable together and play off each other so easily at this point that it's not too difficult to overlook how thinly their courtship is written here with a first time pairing it would be hard to imagine what could really draw elizabeth to custer but these two make it work the movie is also missing their director from their previous seven films together the greatly underrated michael curtiz but given that he had worked with them on the previous year's similar themed santa trail it's understandable if he chose to out of this one they all started together with captain blood and the charge of the light brigade both terrific so we can't really blame them if they started having a tough time keeping it all fresh br br raoul walsh the director here is certainly more comfortable with the action sequences which are outstanding and everything else outdoors the interior scenes are a little more uneven but the studio succeed in for that very well as does warner outstanding cast of usual suspects and new faces greenstreet gene anthony quinn arthur kennedy etc i would have liked it better if kennedy's character had been a bit less standard i generally like his work but here he seems to be hitting roughly the same notes in every scene the part could have been better written and i suppose they might have been unsure of what he could handle as he'd only been in films for one year walsh probably took him for this after doing high sierra together br br various highlights include the depiction probably imagined of the genesis of as the cavalry theme the last half hour is particularly outstanding especially with the parting of the leads echoing the end of their screen partnership followed by the final battle scenes a thoroughly rousing adventure br br 8 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922009706497192 Review: dashing errol flynn brings his usual flair for drama in this historically flawed but entertaining film of the life of george armstrong custer the dashing jovial flynn custer from his days at west point as a reckless headstrong through the civil war years in an extraordinarily generous and partisan interpretation of history and finally as the indian fighter whose blunder at the little big horn is excused as a sacrifice by custer of his command as a way of exposing the corruption of government officials and post traders as well as a protest of the unfair treatment of the plains indians olivia de havilland flynn's co star in several other films scores as the devoted adoring libby bacon and anthony quinn looks the part as the fierce chief crazy horse the film's battle scenes are excellent the civil war battles are brief and are shown as several vignettes in which custer seemingly supported by just a handful of troopers the confederate army into submission custer's last fight against the indians is a grand spectacle a savage clash between red men and white with no quarter given in a wild mix of military might between determined fighting men great direction cinematography casting and wonderful music by max steiner make this film a hollywood classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883744716644287 Review: i had seen this movie as a kid and loved it i loved how spunky and full of energy nikki is and how she mostly ruins perfect yuppie life and him and turns him on to her crazy ways as a kid in the 80's i saw new york exactly the way it was portrayed in this movie the domain of madonna's character with wild animals running rampant and hideous bald men chasing people around and causing havoc now as an adult i find i love the movie for the same reasons and even more so for the love story woven into the crazy antics of ms nikki finn although i would still love to go anywhere and find an indoor like in this movie pure beauty and genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883135557174683 Review: nicole finn madonna is just being released from prison although she is ordered to go by bus to philadelphia she wants to stick around the place she was arrested this is because she claims she has information that would clear her record griffin dunne is assigned to escort her to the bus by his future father in law will be driving around the city anyway in his future mother in law's rolls royce picking up the wedding ring and a rare big big cat for an eccentric collector however starts the ensuing mayhem as soon as she jumps in the rolls to take over the driving between big cats taxi drivers hit men and a wedding cake with guns lawyer knows he's not in kansas anymore is there a way out of the madness this film is a wild trip down comedy avenue madonna and perfect to each other making their connection uproarious as they play out their roles as an ex con and an uptight button down lawyer respectively the script is in it's ability to send the viewer into fits of hysteria as one implausible scene gives way to the next one and the next everything secondary from the supporting actors to the scenery to the costumes are also quite nice if you know someone who is in need of a jolt of joy rent this movie for them you will both be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722672700881958 Review: i have to rate this movie at a 10 i'm sorry but i think it's classic comedy then if you're rating it to other madonna movies well what you wanna tell me it wasn't her best movie ever didn't mira sorvino win an oscar for almost the same performance not ten years later please this movie deserves much more credit than it gets plus i like to think of it as an a sociological study into the lifestyles of the 80's remember when you could from sam goody and in the same day remember when women wore eyebrows proudly so it was no last emperor it was still good there are certain movies i'd be willing to watch everyday three actually that up my day and make me smile if you like who's that girl then i'd also recommend party girl and romy and high school reunion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671346545219421 Review: i haven't been a fan of madonna for quite sometime now however i thought i would comment on this film br br this film mistaken one of them as well as madonna was panned by the critics they were highly mistaken and many potential viewers were turned off by the bad reviews br br first madonna does an excellent job in this movie which was one of her first she plays a ditsy blonde in the film she is far from a ditsy blonde in real life most critics were somewhat prejudiced by her singing fame and didn't give her a fair shake when you view this film i hope that you understand that the accent and the is just acting she was absolutely hysterical as was the film br br dunne is another person who was not given a fair review in the film if you take a look at his filmography you will see he is quite an accomplished actor br br as far as the movie itself this is something similar to pretty woman but came 3 years before the roberts gere success it's a goof ball comedy with lots of site gags slapstick and one liners some of the comedy is deadpan and takes a comedy aficionado to really appreciate the more subtle humor br br i know this doesn't tell you much about the movie however i hope this helps any belief that this is a poor movie it is absolutely worth renting for an enjoyable night of great fun br br peace br br gary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759564399719238 Review: nikki finn is the kind of girl i would marry never boring always thinking positively good with animals okay as one reviewer wrote a bit too much lipstick and eyebrows only madonna could get away with that but that's why i love nikki finn she's not your ordinary girl she makes things happen always exciting to be around and always honest sure she steals but she doesn't rob or murder unless you're out to do her in she knows which rules can be broken and which ones should be she knows what to take and what can't be stolen if you need a favor from her she's in 100 bottom line she knows how to enjoy life nikki is always loving which is why she has a way with wild animals and completely dedicated to those she loves and who love her br br who's that girl she's the girl for me Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8651129007339478 Review: when i see a movie i usually seek entertainment but of course if i know what genre the move is then i will seek what it is meant to do for example if it is a deep film i expect the film to thoughts up in my and make me ponder what it is saying but who's that girl is not a deep film but it is entertaining nonetheless it's a campy sort of film that's a joy to watch there's barely a boring moment in the film and there are plenty of humorous parts i've watched it when i was younger the cast is always entertaining as usual i had a small crush on griffin dunne even though he wasn't the typical male at the time morris also stars and late austrian actress is here too overall a delight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700969457626343 Review: why does everyone feel they have to constantly put this movie down it is cute and funny exactly what it is meant to be madonna wasn't out to prove herself as an oscar artist with this movie anyhow she was just doing what the character called for and she did it well i loved her in this movie it is my second favorite madonna movie after the soundtrack is excellent too it is no better or no worse than any cheesy 80's flick to all the critics just don't take it so seriously and you might have fun watching it madonna is a goddess Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9086536765098572 Review: in this tv special jon is the one who needs a life the highlight of his day is counting the on the ceiling and his sock drawer not content with this forever jon takes garfield to a self help group in order to meet people how many people will be interested in a loner 20 something who's best friend is a cat br br after several failed attempts at getting a girl including one cringeworthy dance scene that rivals david fusion of flashdance and mc hammer in the office dead says jon he is more than shocked to find a cute girl who is as much as a jerk as himself br br naturally they get on but garfield is worried that john will forget about him and prefer having kids to a cat fortunately new girlfriend is allergic to cats br br with slicker animation than past tv specials this feels like a longer episode of garfield and friends Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596657156944275 Review: this movie is so good i first seen it when i was six then i bought it recently and i still love it im 15 now plus the acting was great and madonna is my idol and she did a job alot of people didnt like this movie and i still to this day dont understand why Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953819215297699 Review: one of the funniest most romantic and most musical movies ever definitely worth renting buying especially if you have a taste for older style of cinematography br br the animals and the songs alone will make you smile while watching the movie a definite must for madonna fans o Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656574130058289 Review: for late 80s cheese this really isn't so bad there are a lot of pretty funny throwaway one liners that was grand theft thanks and madonna gives a fine performance nothing award worthy here but that goes for as well as oscars i'm curious to know if the movie would have been better received if she had used her regular pre british influenced speaking voice rather than the hyper accent used instead oh well as a side note i got to meet one of the actors who played one of the motorcycle cops through my work he said that it was a fun film to work on but gave me the sad news that the actor who played buck the ups delivery guy died about a year after who's that girl Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44153618812561035 Review: fantastic madonna at her finest the film is funny and her acting is brilliant it may have been made in the 80's but it has all the qualities of a modern hollywood block buster i love this film and i think its totally unique and will cheer up any person within a matter of minutes fantastic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784427881240845 Review: i had seen this movie before but i could not remember it was this fantastic it has a fun plot madonna around the city with etc causing a and the music is just perfect and the happy ending that girl is a great choice for a like me in my opinion this could be even the best madonna movie i have ever seen 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886966943740845 Review: if this film had been made in the 50's or 60's critics and fans alike would have praised it i myself enjoyed the film from beginning to end it's not a timeless piece and has not aged well over the years but it is enjoyable to watch nonetheless as for mrs ritchie's acting in the film not the best on the planet but it adds to the film's unique slapstick comedy aspirations and showcases madonna's often underrated sense of comedic timing madonna plays nikki finn an ex convict who was framed for a crime she didn't commit griffin dunne plays the hapless future groom puppet who is sent to escort her from prison to the bus station where a series of unfortunate events occurs thus creating the plot and there is one folks give the film a shot you might be pleasantly surprised at how funny it really is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769591689109802 Review: madonna gets into action again and she fails again who's that girl was released just one year after the huge flop of surprise and two after the successful cult movie desperately seeking susan she chose to act in it to forget the flop of the previous movie not that this latter could be a flop too the movie received a bad acceptance by american critic and audience while in europe it was a success madonna states that some people don't want that she's successful both as a pop star and a movie star the soundtrack album in which she sings four tracks sells well and the title track single was hit all over the world as like as the world tour the truth madonna failed as an actress 'cause the script was quite weak not so bad especially for those who like the 80's it's such a ramshackle trash colorful and joyful action movie at the end it's very funny to watch it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4972272217273712 Review: i am really sad that that this film has got so much negative criticism i think it is a nice little comedy and really funny the humour in this film is kind of warm and innocent and i like it i also like madonna's character and i do not agree that she played herself she has created a character and a sympathetic one br br my favourite scenes were the fighting scene on top of the sinking car and where madonna climbs over the fence in a fancy dress to claim her love the humour in the film has a slightly touch and perhaps it is not everybody's cup of tea but it's their problem not of the film br br i found this film wholesome and sunny in fact the day i first saw it i was incredibly sad for some reason and this film lit up my day and madonna can act just take off your glasses of negative thinking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9257552623748779 Review: what's his name what clear br br that gag still gets me twenty one years after the film was released br br i loved the film back then and i love it today i must have watched this a hundred times back in the day and when i bought the dvd recently i could still remember some of the dialogue br br madonna plays nikki finn a young woman for a crime she didn't commit when she gets out she decides to seek revenge br br griffin dunne whatever happened to him plays an attorney for his father john the future father in law asks to take nikki from prison to the bus station and to make sure she gets on the bus as part of a supposed new public relations programme a seemingly easy task but there are complications aplenty some funny dialogue and some admittedly stupid but funny scenes along the way br br madonna has a stupid voice in this film which until i was able to watch with subtitles made one or two lines of dialogue incomprehensible for me hence only 8 10 but on the other hand i can't imagine her doing it in her normal voice br br this film shows madonna's comic side too lacking these days perhaps and she genuinely is funny in the role dunne makes a great foil while morris is perfect as the fiancée br br yes it's predictable yes the jokes could be better but i think this is a great film and will happily sit down and watch it 100 times more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9109086394309998 Review: i love this movie sure i love it because of madonna but who cares it's damn funny rocks when i first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987 i thought it was all out hilarious madonna is so funny and i love her dubbed accent and wacky funky look the all time funniest part is when madonna nikki screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi and also when griffin dunne trips and falls at the apartment interview scene rocks madonna's character nikki steals shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time didn't rob when you rob a store you stick up the cashier we busted a few tapes there's a bit of a difference i love that it's classic rocks i don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did i see nothing wrong with it course maybe if you're a huge madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome anyone out there who wants to see some funny classic entertainment then watch who's that girl and another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist will always rock ya completely to the end so does madonna in this film and just entirely her acting is superb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9706677794456482 Review: contains spoilers br br garfield and his owner jon arbuckle were in a they basically had no life at all all they did was lay around and count the ceiling jon even organized his sock drawer according to color and fabric he needed a life so he a book on the subject that tells him to meet a woman a bar was a great place to start unfortunately when the music started and jon hit the dance floor we see what made disco die jon killed it jon next tried to pick up girls at the video store he ended up feeling down in the mouth literally the was no prize either when jon and his would be date get a glimpse of each other's underwear jon tried to act all buff at the beach but soon he angered a real buff guy which left jon feeling once again down in the mouth literally jon then tried to pick up girls walking and by no avail jon pulled out a guitar and sings the blues unfortunately when he mentioned his cat being fat a fat man walked up and guitar it was hopeless br br fortunately for jon an ad on the tv an ad for school for the personality impaired it guaranteed a lifeless person to get a life in a few easy steps jon and garfield attend the class the building didn't exactly look the same way it did on tv nor did lorenzo act as as he did on tv jon sat next to a pretty girl named mona so while lorenzo taught his lessons of introducing yourself checking your pulse and pretending to speak a foreign language jon and mona get to know one another they leave together forgetting all about garfield at home jon and mona just sat on the porch and talked garfield was jealous of mona for fear that she would take jon away from him garfield envisioned the future jon and mona get married she moves in and soon she gives birth to a little arbuckle who is at pulling tale back to the present garfield would not stand for it he tried to get jon to get rid of mona until she started scratching behind his ears but then jon learned that mona was allergic to cats so that was basically the end of their relationship but they still saw each other every now and then and garfield was sure to be with them br br another hilarious garfield tv special this one was made during the run of tv's garfield and friends garfield was down somewhat somewhat since early 1980's cartoons the scenes of jon trying to pick up chicks is funny so is the one where the fat guy on guitar good ol' lorenzo music is back as garfield huge is jon frank the third man of 1 000 voices is lorenzo and june foray the woman of 1 000 voices is mona if you like garfield then i recommend you see garfield gets a life today it along with here comes garfield and garfield on the town were just released on dvd so check them all out today you are guaranteed a good time hey has garfield ever let you down before br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785122275352478 Review: don't listen to what the critics have always said about this cute charming little movie madonna is great in this clever comedy i worked at a video store for several years and suggested this movie to lots of customers no one ever brought it back and screamed at me for telling them to rent it everyone always enjoyed it it's actually a great movie for kids too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777129292488098 Review: i kid you not yes who's that girl has the distinction for being one in a string of madonna's films that bombed but i actually liked this movie more than desperately seeking susan in susan madonna's character is relegated to being second fiddle to rosanna arquette and is not given much to work with no disrespect to rosanna but in madonna plays this zany outrageous character only done in an 80s style while it may seem cheesy today this is actually one of madonna's best and one of her most underrated films br br madonna plays nikki finn an ex con who is sent to the for a crime she didn't commit she's being released from jail after four years of good behavior griffin dunne who is also a very underrated actor plays a lawyer who has the unpleasant task of picking her up from jail to take her to the bus station of course when these two get together that's when the madness happens sir john mills has a small role as the rich businessman who has a huge mansion in the middle of manhattan with a on his roof br br this movie parodies everything rich people the sleazy characters who live in harlem and totally destroy rolls royce the gay cops who follow madonna and dunne around town and stuck up fiance wendy who has purportedly slept with every cab driver in new york city played by morris who was jake's girlfriend caroline in sixteen candles hilarious plus dunne is also in charge of a rare breed of leopard reminiscent of bringing up baby plus madonna had a great platinum blonde 80s look back in those days and the movie has a great soundtrack throw this all into the mix and you have the of br br madonna is the queen of deadpan acting there are times in the movie where she says a line totally straight and surprisingly it turns out to be funny that's how some of the best comedy should be played straight madonna should have done more comedy and it was a shame that she did not choose to do so later on she became much more controversial and got into more of the dark sexually charged roles in the notorious movies body of evidence and dangerous game br br some people say madonna cannot act and that is fine people are entitled to their opinion but i believe the real problem is that people cannot see the difference between madonna playing a character on film instead they still see only madonna and that is main reason why she is given more respect for her music than for her movies it's still a fun screwball comedy of the 80s not for everyone i'm sure some of you will dislike it so i would recommend it mainly for madonna fans but you never know you might be surprised and like it br br interesting note one of madonna's friends from her early 80s new york club days who plays raoul was a member in the bands kid and the and savannah band Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628739356994629 Review: if you like madonna or not this movie is hilarious i am a madonna fan and did see this in the theater at the time of its release however over time it has not lost its silliness and pure fun sure there are some bad lines cheesy acting but the whole film is just a screwball comedy with madonna actually carrying the whole film with great she is cute funny and is the only comedic role of her movie career madonna usually just plays in roles but watching her as nikki finn in this film she really seems like somebody else for once of course the film is directed by james foley who filmed the dramatic and haunting close with sean penn christopher walken and co stars griffin dunn who is also brilliantly cast and has fun with the material the story is nothing genius and don't expect some climatic ending but if you are ever in the mood to watch a fun clean 80's romp or if you are a madonna fan than this is a must see the soundtrack is also very notable and contains 4 madonna songs the 1 hit who's that girl the 2 hit causing a and the beautiful and one of her best ever ballads the look of top 10 hit in the uk and can't stop a left over pop from the sessions the year before it is only on vhs but will soon be available on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985396683216095 Review: so madonna isn't meryl streep still this is one of her first films and a comedy at that give her a break sure the movie is mediocre at best and pales in comparison to its earlier counterpart w katherine hepburn bringing up baby for what it is though a piece of fluff it's quite a bit of fun to watch i've yet to hear anyone that slams madonna's acting skills back it up w evidence or even adjectives other than awful bad or other such vague words if you wanna see bad acting or justify the argument that singers should stick to singing how about whitney houston she's had the most undeserved commercial success of any actress in history and couldn't act her way out of a the american public obviously cannot discern the difference between a credible performance in a movie and star power i think madonna has always been at least credible in her movies get real people madonna bashing is so 90's Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6524679064750671 Review: i saw this movie the day it opened in nyc at the at the time madonna was not quite the cultural icon she is now she had a couple of hits was very good in seeking susan and i had tickets to see her in concert at giants stadium br br who's that girl gives madonna an actual role to play which is not just a variation of her own personality she does the madcap heroine routine better than you might think griffin dunne is very well cast as the man around to witness all the shenanigans br br the story involves a huge cat named murray a bride to be who has slept with every in nyc a mean father in law and a key there are a lot of car chases and cops trailing their path all the elements of a screwball comedy intact br br sir john mills is seen briefly he shares a glass of champagne with the leads and has the greatest apartment on the upper west side complete with a rain forest and everything br br compared to most madonna movies the ones i've been able to tolerate anyway this is fantastic on its own its not that bad 6 10 br br ps the concert was lousy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8983251452445984 Review: watching this little movie is a sheer delight from start to finish the story is always entertaining the tension never loosing up the whole cast is wonderful the teaming of walken and bracco works to perfection it is almost like an echo of a classic screwball romance bracco is very sexy and really funny as the scam artist who fights for her independence for some reason they gave walken a very strange make up and the weirdest haircut i can imagine – it's sort of a parody of the one burt lancaster had in elmer for me it added to the pleasure it's the first movie i saw miguel ferrer in probably one of the most under appreciated movie actors of his generation he's very good in a small role as pimp even the jamaican thugs are a sight to behold i can highly recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832837581634521 Review: i loved this movie you can't buy it rent it or find it but it's a keeper br br wonderful chemistry between and walken and br br terrific non stop action and reactions loved it br br i've watched my copy maybe 6 times in the last decade each time showing it to someone who never heard of it br br find this movie and watch it br br so many films are on tv over and over again without any of the wit and style of this little film br br i didn't know it was made for tv my copy is an 8 track i years ago i hope it lasts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849143624305725 Review: a quite easy to watch tale of 2 thieves with that love hate type relationship between them walken stars and is very good as the silent rogue with a scam bigger than he's letting on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8192534446716309 Review: it's strange how the least known movies sometimes end up amongst the best you've seen this movie has all the elements of a standard modern day thriller guns techno baddies cash etc and yet it stands out from your average hollywood also ran i would credit this to two very charismatic people christopher walken has a cool confidence and lorraine bracco is one of the and sexiest women i've ever seen on screen another major reason why this film stands out is the setting shifts to after the beginning the jamaican resort is so beautiful you'll wish you were there sitting by the pool at night with a i know i did i'm very glad i saw this movie it was just too nice to miss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9305028915405273 Review: finding this piece between a stale prequel and a rehashed 80s on a saturday program would be misleading it deserves better and definitely uses its talented best attributes to its maximum advantage bracco and walken team to provide a movie that while perhaps predictable to those familiar with their genre do the streetwise routine that they are so good at portraying for a chance to ride a psychological roller coaster a la training day dive back into the world of early '90s tv movies to find scam Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9544400572776794 Review: i am a huge fan of and i just knew that i had to see this movie even though i can't say i'm a soccer fan but watching this just filled my heart with joy and i had a great time in the movies watching it br br fast does a tremendous job directing this movie and even though you notice the main characters are new at acting they grow with the movie and makes it what it is even though it is supposed to be a soccer movie there is surprisingly little soccer in it the whole idea is to show the six guys making up the word n o r w a y on their trip to the world cup in soccer playing in germany this year br br if you're only gonna see one norwegian movie this year this is the one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8697117567062378 Review: this was a great movie it was a completely enjoyable adolescent fantasy so what makes a movie great technical details i think that if that were the sole criteria our culture would be the poorer for it so this movie is to the godfather as new wave music is to mozart the point is it is one of the best movies of it's type i've seen the women are all beautiful as are only seen on california beaches when movies are being made it has a little of everything a kind of battlestar meets baywatch meets the playboy video meets wayne's world there is plenty of charm and a reasonable albeit predictable storyline that keeps you interested until the next bit of eye candy graces the screen joe estevez may not have his brothers career but does a good job of bringing focus to the story as the eternally adolescent uncle bud contains plenty of expected absurdities such as female rock band playing without the in was that intentional if you're attracted to the box rent the video you won't regret it as is promised it is good non violent erotic fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9307990074157715 Review: is this a bad movie br br of course what were you expecting from a movie called beach babes from beyond br br it is a babes in bikini movie and has no pretensions of being otherwise given this is not a room with a view or schindler's list if you wanted a film like a room with a view then you would not be looking at beach babes from beyond but if you are looking for a good babes in bikini movie with almost no plot this is the one for you this flick delivers on what it promises and then some it is pure 100 adolescent fun br br there were lots of babes in and out of bikinis the movie was quite funny and great to watch these were some of the most beautiful women i have ever seen on home video br br every high school kid should watch at least one bad movie like this this is actually one of the most memorable movies i have ever seen so i say again if you are going to watch only one babes in bikini movie this is it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6470059156417847 Review: i ve seen this movie twice both times on cinemax the first time in it s unrated version which is soft core porn at it s best and the second time in a trimmed down cut all the sex and most of the nudity out version which was entertaining in a typical beach movie sort of way the unrated version has a tremendous sex scene with nikki fritz a dude and a bottle of oil which is out of this world no pun intended unfortunately in the trimmed version that scene is almost completely chopped out as are all the other sex scenes rated or unrated it is still fun to watch all the siblings of bigger stars stallone sheen travolta etc trying to act we also get appearances by b queen linnea quigley and burt ward robin from the old batman series Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8636732697486877 Review: this is a cut above other movies of the genre genuinely suspenseful intelligent brilliantly acted and visually stunning yes the plot can be confusing but that's partly what makes it pack such a punch watch it twice if you can you'll get almost as much out of watching it when you know the twist than you do from watching it the first time br br don't be put off by the fact that this film comes from korea a country not too familiar to most western audiences while there are elements of the film that are culturally specific the underlying themes are all too universal guilt anger loss madness and retribution all of these are handled superbly by su as su mi the lead character also worthy of particular mention is yum jung ah who delivers a deeply creepy and unsettling performance as the stepmother br br while it has its scary moments this is not really a horror flick as most people would imagine it it's more a psychological suspense story with an element of mystery it grips you from the start and will keep you guessing until the end and possibly beyond Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732566475868225 Review: we open in a doctors room of some sort a girl is to a seat across from the doctor he asks her questions silence follows he continues to ask questions ignoring the girls obvious atmosphere br br the story is about two girls who are taken home after spending some time in a mental home after an that happened before hand they are greeted on their arrival by their trying way too hard to be nice but so totally evil stepmother who the girls obviously hold resentment for as time goes on at home the evil stepmother finds new ways to torment the girls and to top it all off there is a vengeful ghost that is far from helping the girls' recovery br br this film is amazing it has twist turns and definitely leaves you a lot to think about without not making sense the relationship between the two girls is so heartwarming it almost makes you cry at some points i know i had a teary moment of two specifically 'the cupboard but what i love most about this film is the total feeling of dread all the way through to the rolling credits the soundtrack is faultless the in the house and the use of colour are fantastic a pure joy for the eyes this is a definite must see for all asian movie fanatics or any sort of movie fan an easy 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892323017120361 Review: this is one of the best movies i have ever seen br br it's so full of details and every time you see it you'll find new things like then the father is in the shower but still only hears one voice and when the girls flute they can't do it at the same time cause then there would be two girls and there aren't br br i have some problem finding out about in the middle of the movie their uncle visit them but why does his wife freak out else a fantastic movie the best asian movie ever br br i hope people will enjoy it there have been so many movie where the main character is skit so the secret window and so on but this movie is way better than them Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7868706583976746 Review: tale of two sisters has to be one of the creepiest films i've seen recently in the end there is no actual supernatural element despite what one is led to expect throughout the film the story seems to be about two sisters who upon returning to their father's home after some sort of absence later revealed to have been a stay in a mental institution are forced to deal with not only a seemingly schizophrenic and possibly bi polar stepmother who out at the younger of the girls when the mood strikes her and cheerfully tells them she's prepared a special dinner at another time but some presence as yet unexplained it is later revealed that the younger sister is dead and exists only in the troubled minds of her older sister who was unable to save her and her step mother who was callous enough to let her die much about the specifics of the strange family is not revealed in the film but it definitely leaves a viewer with a creepy feeling and a nagging hint of confusion definitely not light viewing watch this one when you really want to think about what you've seen it's a hell of a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9290173649787903 Review: another asian horror movie packed with intense and creepy moments another asian horror trademark is the complexity of the plot which is here as well major spoiler warning br br the movie starts pretty simple two sisters go to live with their dad and stepmother after being put in a mental institution after their mother hanged herself the sisters seem very hostile towards their mother especially the elder one and they seem to ignore their father all goes smoothly until the mother locks the young sister in the wardrobe and the elder sister tells her father then it hits you your sister has been dead for years now it turns out the older sister is still not recovered from the death of her mother and what we didn't know is that the wardrobe the mother was hanged in fell on the younger sister and killed her as well as for the stepmother she is the alter ego of the older sister revealed when the stepmother actually the sister's alter ego is sitting on a couch when the real stepmother walks in i hope it has been made clearer for confused asian horror fans out there br br finally my favourite scene is the scene where the father invites friends over for dinner and one of the friends starts to choke which erupts into a panic attack very creepy 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868800640106201 Review: what can i say about this film that won't give you any notions when you see it very little the plot has to do with the return from hospital of a teenage girl after she broke down what follows after that is the movie it is one of the creepiest most mind blowing films of the past several years everything about the film is just slightly off center and leaves you feeling ill at ease well after the film has ended it is not a perfect film the film has problems in its final half hour which make an already confusing story even more confused if you've read any number of other comments here on imdb and elsewhere you'll know that a great deal of time has been spent trying to unlock what actually is going on i'm not sure what i actually think of this film beyond the fact that it scared me and disturbed me in ways that most well known horror films ever have if you like horror and don't mind not having everything clearly summed up i suggest you try this since it will more than likely make your skin crawl Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8730687499046326 Review: as an asian horror a tale of two sisters is actually a complex character driven psychological drama that the viewer into the problems of a seemingly normal family i was really surprised at the depth of this movie director ji decision to focus more on telling a story rather than providing cheap scares has proved a correct one creating one of the most ingenious new horror movies br br a tale of two sisters the story as it's name suggest of two sisters su mi and the younger su yeon who after spending time in a mental institution return home to their father and apparently abusive stepmother from then on we witness how the sisters deal with their gradually rising aggression and erratic behavior to say what would happen next would be to be spoil the entire experience so i'll just leave it at that br br the plot is very tightly written with the characters nicely fleshed out ji focus on a small cast offers a much more detailed view on them and their relations to one another furthermore each of the four main cast has a vastly different role and type of character from the protective su mi the weaker su yeon the visibly uninterested father to the frantic and later deadly behavior there is great sense of mystery with a lot of the plot not revealed up into the end and even after that the movie still leaves a great room for interpretation even after watching it once the viewer will be compelled to see it at least once more so that he can gain a better understanding to it br br the actors superbly fit their roles it is especially hard to create strong emotional scenes in psychological movies but it is a great joy when one succeeds in creating them and this is a prime example of such a feat ji direction is slow paced and gripping building up tension for the film's scenes while few in number those moments are strong and quite frankly terrifying the cinematography and score are top notch further helping to establish an atmosphere fitting that of a psychological film br br a tale of two sisters is a demonstration how the horror genre is in fact so much more than a simple thrill ride with it's strong focus on character and mystery this is one complex movie that could easily seduce you in watching it again and again just so that you can understand it better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510704874992371 Review: this was one of the few norwegian movies i actually looked forward too see it started of as a few commercials with a motley bunch at football matches then they made a movie out of it the leads are not pros and you can see that but they still do a very good job and the movie all in all blew me away br br norway is known for making crappy movies no offense but i had a good feeling about this one even thou i'm not interested in football i wanted 2 see it the story is a lot better than expected and the laughs just keep piling up there are loads of cameos from norwegian celebrities and players the characters are well portrayed and you feel for them if you're ever gonna see a norwegian movie let it be this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5556743741035461 Review: typically a movie can have factors like arousing good feel sense of purpose plot etc there's always something that can be taken out of movies its just a matter of how compelling the reason is for me to own it in my collection of two sisters as they call it when it was released in my country has tremendous feel and an eventually mostly self explaining plot i love horror movies that revolve around a house titles that come to mind are the others the haunting the haunting of hell house this movie will be a another great example that i will remember the movie had extremely rich colour in the way the house was decorated in the clothes that the characters wore in the open daylight scenes that is in contrast to most horror movies which typically makes use of tones and gloomy think no kara dark water which is another show i like that gives this film a sense of aesthetics and joy when it wasn't in its more gripping moments the characters are extremely believable this may be partly attributed to the familiar setting of this movie maybe domestic issues are easier for both myself as well as the actors to identify with and the actors become their characters with exceptional finesse the director toys with in order to give the audience the story in bits and pieces allowing them to come to their own terms of interpretation instead of presenting everything in a linear fashion this is a positive aspect of this film in my opinion and perhaps it is my interpretation of this movie that allows me to find it enjoyable i would definitely look out for this on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873631596565247 Review: i must say i'm an avid horror movie fan and currently i can't get enough of foreign horror since us horror really depends too much on gore br br this movie is fantastic this movie reminded me a lot of m night's sixth sense the way the film was directed was great the director took his time to set everything up it took about a good 40 mins just to set the movie up into a horror movie i thought the movie was just a drama this movie just builds up and the pay off isn't too much br br i've never done this before but this is the main reason i liked the movie i actually screamed out loud because one scene just startled the hell out of me which is kinda pathetic but for a film to do that it's great Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5701135396957397 Review: the idea is not original if you have seen such kind of story before you would know what the ending would come out after watching for the first twenty minutes the script the of the actors and the screening is too obvious if you haven't seen such story before it is definitely a good experience you will enjoy the twist at the end don't forget to watch it again after you know the truth you will even more enjoy the plots even though i have a right guess at the very beginning i still couldn't help stick on my seat till the end br br conclusion a must see this one from korea is better than any recent movies of the genre from japan forget hollywood br br don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9290984869003296 Review: if you consider yourself a horror movie fan chances are you've seen ring and dark water they're superb and making its way smoothly into hollywood maybe dark water will be adapted soon too while ring is almost 100 pure heart pounding and nerve breaking a tale of two sister is both nerve breaking and mind twisting br br along with the other i consider this korean flick a brilliant and smart ending horror movie the only flaw this movie has is some consider its first 20 minutes rather slow it's actually typical with korean and japanese movies i consider it carefully planned rather than slow think of it as calm moment before the storm with thorough introduction of characters imho viewer will get involved more with the character one of korean and japanese movies strongest point br br like ring a tale of two sister doesn't ghastly appearance rather they let our mind do the intimidating job itself that way it's and classy at the same time i won't be surprised if hollywood remakes this movie after bringing ring and grudge ju on over this flick is not that good by the way i rate it 5 5 don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9557821154594421 Review: to most of us life is an unfolding process of love for others like soo mi however it is dominated by darkness and fear based on the korean folk tale and kim ji brilliant gothic horror story a tale of two sisters revolves around two sisters soo mi su and soo yeon who are part of a dysfunctional family that live together in a creepy victorian style mansion feeling alienated from the world they cling to each other for survival with the older soo mi obsessively protecting the younger soo yeon against danger for soo mi however not coming to terms with the circumstances surrounding her mother's death means mental illness and a mind at odds with reality br br while we may recognize staples such as haunted houses with doors that open and close on their own a cruel and overbearing stepmother and other events of high strangeness a tale of two sisters superbly explores deeper psychological meanings including the inability to let go of inner demons and the misplaced desire for revenge soo mi says do you know what's really scary you want to forget something totally wipe it off your mind but you never can it can't go away you see and and it follows you around like a ghost there is a time line but it is left for the viewer to unravel the plot cannot be summarized only suggested and the film keeps us wondering whether what is happening on screen is objective or subjective br br in the film's opening soo mi an obviously disturbed young woman is being questioned by a doctor in a setting that looks like a mental institution when the doctor asks her to describe what happened that day the film flashes back to when soo mi and soo yeon return to the home of their father hyeon kim su and stepmother joo yum jung ah the stepmother is hostile and and the father is passive and distant but it is obvious that it is soo mi who is really hurting as the girls try to they are constantly frightened by a presence in the house which may be nightmares or supernatural occurrences br br soo mi sees a figure at the foot of her bed that over her and oozes black blood a dinner scene in which the guest apparently sees a ghost hiding under the sink and goes into a monster emerges from between the legs of one of the sisters people mysteriously disappear from photographs and many other maniacal schizophrenic devices to keep the viewer dangling on the edge of insanity while we sense that much of the story is the projection of someone's mind we do not know whose and the film keeps us constantly challenged at least until an important clue is offered in the film's second half br br shot in gorgeous low light cinematography a tale of two sisters has a unique elegance and other worldly beauty that transcends all the scares and there are plenty it is haunting in more than one sense of the word and its images may stare back at you when you least expect or want them to while the film may not offer the weary traveler much in the way of light it shows us where we can end up if we for the darkness in the words of a wise observer blame is never the answer whether it is blaming yourself or others rather the answer lies in stepping out of judgment entirely both of yourself and others forgiveness and understanding have great power of healing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805840253829956 Review: three words piece of art this film is just great it's beautiful sad frightening and thought provoking at the same time the score constantly stays in my head the acting is wonderful the scenery scary and beautiful at the same time br br it was more by chance than on purpose that i saw this movie at the time i decided to watch this movie i was just bored and read lists of asian films which maybe good well i saw the title a tale of two sisters which sounded very interesting then i read the summary of the plot and decided you don't just watch this film you've gotta buy it said done i bought this film and was hooked from the very first minute br br the plot kept me interested from the beginning till the end the twist near the end of the film made me scream i really didn't see something like this coming and the ending scene made me cry it just made me cry it was so sad br br well i recommend this film to anyone who wants to see a film that combines an interesting plot with scary scenes and atmosphere although you should be aware of the fact that the ending is as i mentioned before a very sad one but this just fits in the mood of the film doesn't it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8850218653678894 Review: if there is such a thing as beautiful horror this film is one of the best in this genre it is a horror movie which despite not being void of gore scenes relies more on psychology and masterful building of the tension in order to create thrills and it is one of those movies so beautifully filmed where each scene is a full world of symbols and details all serving the scope and genre that it can be called but beautiful br br it is not an easy story with two sisters returning to their father and step mother mansion after having spent some time in a psychiatric institution they cope hardly with the death of their mother and they try to protect a world of theirs defending them against the adult world so the film seems to be at its most external layer actually the film slowly evolves to something very different at slow pace but no frame is lost to convey the sense of thrilling beauty so i will not say much more watch it it is one of the best in the genre of far east horror films that conquered recently the world cinema and it really shows that they succeeded to do it for good reasons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690428972244263 Review: let me just say i love the horror genre to the extent that i see every single one that i can get my hands on regardless except really low quality b movie horrors which i could do without and recently have become a big fan of eastern horrors little did i know that a korean horror would be the one that tops my list beating off such as the japanese ringu or the american ring or even quality us movies such as the sixth sense and the others and the widely acclaimed hong kong horror 'the br br previously 'the had stood as my favourite horror but it seems to me that i prefer the beauty of 'the tale of two any day the story is extraordinary and rather open to interpretation thus allowing repeat viewings although chances are you'll want to watch this again and again just because the movie is so masterfully shot the story is likely one of the best in the genre to date the acting is top notch too from the entire cast and the scares when they come have the potential to you like anything within the ring i did find myself glued to the screen at those points unable to take my eyes off br br still i am glad it didn't come back to haunt me later that did from the ring after all such feelings are unpleasant and the tale of two sisters leaves you with an uneasy feeling but one that hopefully won't leave you without sleep but leave you satisfied that you have seen something quite special but do remember if you don't understand the plot after the first viewing a repeat viewing is more than advised i personally didn't have time for this since it was late so i through scenes on the dvd some numerous times until i had a good synopsis in my head and after looking on the net seemed pretty much nailed it on the widely agreed interpretation and the satisfaction from solving a puzzle like that is wonderful br br all in all a masterfully crafted horror that is unlikely to produce the same remake its been purchased by dreamworks simply because of the korean content and everyone is advised to catch this in the theaters or on dvds while they can its one of the best you will get unfortunately due to the type of movie this is there is no way to even talk about the story without spoilers so its best to do what i did watch it without knowing a single thing except its 'a tale of two and be prepared for something that is unlikely to be matched for some time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8539648056030273 Review: this movie certainly deserves to be placed within the genre of horror but not for obvious reasons the horror of a tale of two sisters lies not with sudden shocks or large of cgi guts and gore it is a psychological horror movie which the viewer's curiosity from the start and builds a suspenseful aura of mystery and questions throughout best of all the ending does not provide a clear answer pushing the viewer to what they have seen and make up their own mind about what really took place br br do not be put off by the seemingly slow pace at which the movie begins and don't expect to be jumping out of your seat immediately this is not the conventional hack and slash movie with orchestral designed to make you scared of nothing in particular a tale of two sisters slowly builds an atmosphere of terror a terror of the unknown and a fear of things which evade explanation until the very end even when the final conclusion is revealed it is not so heavy handed and obvious as to make the entire film fall neatly into place the movie requires its viewer to reflect back on what they have seen and to try and square this with the frightening revelation of the final scene some things will still be open to interpretation and this is one of the joys of watching a film such as this br br the true fear of a tale of two sisters lies not in shocks or conspicuous scares it is a psychological gut wrenching horror that defies convention and expands a genre to proportions unexplored by the traditional horror film it is no exaggeration to say that this film stands apart even from the so called genre indeed it would be a mistake to a tale of two sisters with films like ringu and the grudge this movie can be understood from a variety of some requiring no suspension of credulity others embracing the supernatural wholeheartedly br br whichever way you choose to interpret this film it is one that demands an open minded approach rewarding viewers regardless of their notions on asian cinema or horror in general Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202120304107666 Review: every high praise word fell way short before the height of this movie this movie is the true example of how a psychological horror movie should be br br the plot seems to be a bit confusing at first viewing but it will definitely explain a bit about what's going on and you really want to view it for the second time but after second viewing you will start to join the pieces together and then you will know how amazing a movie can be br br a word of advice for slasher flick fans stay away from this movie this is not your dumb ass teenage slasher movie in which you just switch off your brain and sit in front of the screen just to see big b bs and lots of blood br br if you want to heighten the psychological horror factor of this movie then watch it all alone with a great home theater system that supports dolby digital or 5 without any of your ill mannered friends that crack jokes on a really tense situation and don't forget to switch the light off br br my points on different aspects br br direction 9 10 acting 8 10 atmosphere 10 10 sound effect 9 10 br br total 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994948148727417 Review: i hate football i hate football fans i hate cars but this film was the funniest thing i have seen in quite some time br br i was given the great opportunity to see this film at the weekend and all i have to say is i laughed till i cried and when is it going to be available in the uk and denmark girls this is one football film you will need to see its hilarious br br the fact that this film started out as some crazy commercial for a telephone company is just amazing the guys may not be well known actors but this is good down to earth real humour with real people and i for one applaud them for taking this to the screen br br well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700700640678406 Review: the finest short i've ever seen some commentators suggest it might have been due to the of insight it offers there's irony in that comment and little merit the acting is all up to and he carries his thankless character perfectly i might have preferred that the narrator be less recognizable but the gravitas lent is pitch perfect this is a short for people who read for those whose bar is set high and for those who recognize that living in a culture that celebrates stupidity and banality can contrary and bitter defenders of beauty a beautiful short film i was pleased at the reference since i once believed that was just another art whore with little talent like i assume most people until the day i saw some drawings he made when he was 12 was a finer and a brilliant artist at that age than many artists will ever become in a lifetime i understood immediately why he had to make the art he became known for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513847827911377 Review: many horror fans complain that horror has scarcely progressed in the last twenty years i was inclined to agree with this until the of asian horror films a trend which has admittedly grown dull however it has produced some true classics and a tale of two sisters for me at least stands out as an exceptional piece of cinema and perhaps the best horror film in a very long time br br based vaguely on a korean it tells the sad story of two mentally troubled sisters with their father and stepmother after experiencing a few problems on their first night back at home they determine to stick together and deny their stepmother access to their close relationship the tension rises and there is the inevitable snap but what happens after this requires more than a pair of eyes as the story takes several twists and the scares become more emotional and quite real by the end you may need a few moments to absorb it all and piece it together in your own mind but it is exactly this pairing of horror and mystery that pushes it beyond the of these genres and makes it an instant classic one to watch again and again if only to work it all out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700839519500732 Review: this isn't so much a review of a tale of two sisters as it is a discussion of some of the smaller plot details so i advise you not to read this review if you haven't seen the film because doing so will absolutely ruin a few surprises for you br br in a way a tale of two sisters is far from original at least from a purely superficial aspect some of its is taken straight from ring or dark water while the storyline itself especially what calls the rubber reality aspect of the narrative is reminiscent of films like fight club lead character with someone created in their mind mulholland drive character creates alternate reality in a as well as other minor aspects of lost highway ladder and basically every film under the sun dealing with mental illness plus films the others los memento particularly with regards to the torturous nature of memory et al thankfully all these similarities do not detract from the film's overall emotional impact and i personally found a tale of two sisters an extremely moving and rewarding experience br br many people have commented on the confusing nature of the narrative but i personally found the storyline to be fairly self explanatory even if it is in part portrayed in a non manner the narrative only becomes confusing for some because midway through the final third the story switches from a purely subjective setting ie soo warped perception of reality to an objective one with a flashback at the end explaining the origins of soo nervous breakdown and subsequent mental illness the shift in emphasis is bound to throw some people off guard but structurally i found it somewhat reminiscent of aforementioned mulholland drive even though we're not dealing with a character's perception of reality via a dream but instead their own schizophrenic tendencies something which in turn reminded me of another lynch movie lost highway to be honest i don't really regard a tale of two sisters as a horror movie as such but rather a tragic story of a family's breakdown as well as an honest look at a character's mental illness and i to add that fans of cinema are going to love this film br br that aside the cinematography in a tale of two sisters is incredible and visually this is one of the most beautiful films i've seen this side of wong kar wai's the performances are also fantastic without exception and i expect to see more of the four lead actors in the future not to mention the music but then east asian films without a great soundtrack seem to be few and far between these days br br it's very likely that some people will look past the finer artistic points of a tale of two sisters and simply dismiss it as yet another asian horror film oblivious to its aesthetic beauty and honest approach but then each to their own if you can ignore some of the film's aspects and simply take it for what it is at heart ie an extremely tragic heart breaking story then i see no reason not to recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9564181566238403 Review: i watch many movies but presently my genre number one is asian horror i have just bought this dvd and i initially found an intriguing but confused film since i had not understood many parts of the story but i saw in imdb board a message titled explanation of a masterpiece all your questions answered faster load written by and i was really impressed with the high quality of the explanations this user provided to viewers like me that missed points of the story i would like to congratulate for his excellent work and suggest him to write a correct summary of this movie in imdb to help and guide other viewers br br in the end i agree that is a great korean film but i do not give ten in my vote because very few people can afford to see the same movie more than once like this film demands and without the great support of i would not be able to understand the story as a whole i intend to see this movie again in a near future my vote is eight br br title brazil fear Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9102019667625427 Review: two sisters su mi im soo jung and su yeon moon young return home with their father kim gap soo joo ah welcomes them but su manner is bitter to her su mi hates joo because the father let her act like the house wife after the mother died seeing her attitude joo is getting to treat the sisters coldly and there grows a tense atmosphere among them br br as if called in by the atmosphere series of mysterious things occur in the house when su mi is hanging her dress in her wardrobe there have been already hung a lot of dresses of the same design when she put her diary into a drawer she finds another diary of the same kind there when she is sleeping in her bed with scared su yeon a nightmare awakes her and she finds a woman standing on her and a hand out of the woman's skirt br br mysterious things occur to the other people too on the evening of next weekend brother and his wife visit the family and they have a dinner together joo cheerfully talks about a crazy man she met when she was a child but nobody is interested in her talk she says the crazy man annoyed the brother but he says he doesn't know anything about the man br br listening to their talk the brother's wife has a panic br br after the dinner the conflict between joo and the sisters becomes at its worst joo pulls su yeon into a wardrobe and locks her in it su mi saves the crying out sister and complains to their father what joo has done to his daughter but his response is unexpected give me a break says he angrily su mi please don't make me tired any more br br and the following words out of the father's mouth are more shocking than what they have seen in the house br br to tell the truth i hate horror movies although i seated myself at a theater because my told me the movie was something different i was what my curiosity had made me act when it started showing the regret however had changed into joy for expectation ten minutes later br br this film is a tragic mystery more than a horror painful more than horrible beautiful more than sensational that may have a hard core horror fan disappointed but for a mystery fan like me this film is a must see 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9151004552841187 Review: i first saw this film two years ago in the cinema and fell in love with this dark tale of two brooding teenage sisters coping at home in their large country house with their father and step mother their relationship with their step mother is strained to say the least with the step mother appearing to be increasingly becoming unstable in her battles with the younger girls the film though with oriental style ghost effects and horror which adds a strange and unsettling aspect to the story that on first viewing is not clear but is all the more intriguing br br the direction is incredibly good and the acting is stunning with the step mother in particular incredibly good swinging from one mood style to another in the film the large house adds eeriness and there are enough points in the film where you will jump out of your seat this film to me clearly shows why korean cinema is possibly the best most original in the world at the moment you simply don't get anything like this in the western world sadly and really i can see it being influential on film makers around the world in the next decade br br highly recommended viewing in my opinion a real joy and scare Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847707152366638 Review: i just saw a tale of two sisters last night and really enjoyed it i've been a big fan of asian horror films recently and think that this is a strong entry from south korea there aren't many jump out at you scares as in the usual american horror film but the director does maintain the off kilter and foreboding mood very well especially in the awkward character interactions with each other most of the scares are more conceptual and plays on everyone's there's something under the bed fears from when they were a child but in this case it's the closet and the sink i also liked how the director was able to capture just how dysfunctional this household is through scenes such as the first dinner that the characters have together he's also good at revealing people's inner life and through simple scenes such as the stepmother wiping off her make up in the mirror or her sitting in front of the flickering tv i think this film is mainly an exploration of guilt and the consequences of living with that guilt hanging over you br br major spoilers ahead do not read any further if you do not want the twists of the movie revealed i was following the story pretty well but did start getting confused during the bag dragging part however i think the flashback at the end definitely tied everything together the film is very much like the in the way two of the character's joint guilt eventually leads to mental and delusions br br here's my interpretation of the film the su yeon that we see after the girls supposed return to the house is either the delusion of su mi or the actual ghost of su yeon that only su mi can see and interact with the initial stepmother that we see is in my opinion a delusion of su mi there is a real stepmother however and she first appears in the film when she's wearing the gray i believe it's the real stepmother that the father is talking to on the phone throughout the first part of the movie and she doesn't appear until he pick her up and brings her to the house the stepmother before that point is imagined by su mi perhaps part of her split personality that explains the bizarre dinner party sequence when the brother looks at her like she's crazy and doesn't remember anything that she recounts i think it was su mi acting out her stepmother part of her split personality the film shows this later in the bag dragging scene and scenes such as the stepmother wiping her make up in the mirror which is revealed later to actually be su mi wiping her make up in the mirror br br i think the ghosts in the house aren't entirely imagined by su mi and are either of su yeon or the mother or both in the final flashback it is revealed the su yeon was wearing the green dress and had the in her hair when she died this is the green dress that they showed before on the ghost sitting at the dining room table while the stepmother was looking under the sink also it's the that su yeon was wearing in the flashback that appears on the floor when the stepmother is looking under the sink br br the real stepmother in the end gets punished by the ghost of su yeon who comes for in a scene a little bit like the ring after that the flashback scene ties it all together in terms of how both the stepmother was mainly responsible for her death while su mi unintentionally played a supporting role br br i wonder if the mother that su yeon sees when she goes up to her room to cry in the flashback is a ghost already perhaps by that point the mother had already killed herself in the closet that's left ambiguous br br other things that are suggested but not clearly explained in the film is that it seems like the stepmother at some point was a nurse perhaps taking care of the mother and somehow may have contributed to her death too it's not clear when her relationship with the father began and whether it caused the mother to kill herself it's also suggested that the mother had mental issues too requiring a nurse the stepmother to this when she tells su mi you're beginning to take after your mother i don't think she meant just physically br br also if we accept that the initial stepmother that we see is actually su mi then there's the suggestion of incest too since the father sleeps with her is that why su mi freaks out and shouts don't touch me each time the father reaches for her in a later scenes is that the filthy things that you've done that she to in a later conversation with the father this film is interesting in it's capacity for different interpretations a few of the scenes however were kind of derivative such as the woman in the black crawling around scene which reminded me of the jerky movements of in the ju on the grudge films also the final scene where the stepmother finally gets her just desserts is reminiscent of the ring furthermore just the idea that some characters may be ghosts is taken from the sixth sense or the others br br overall i enjoyed it however and it will be interesting to see how the hollywood remake that's already in production turns out i have to be honest i liked both the ring and the grudge so i'm not one of those snooty types who insist that remakes can't be good too one remake that i'm really excited about is dark water coming out this summer i haven't seen the original japanese version yet but both films are definitely on my to see list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9171209335327148 Review: this review is long overdue since i consider a tale of two sisters to be the single greatest film ever made i'll put this gem up against any movie in terms of screenplay cinematography acting post production editing directing or any other aspect of film making it's practically perfect in all of them – a true masterpiece in a sea of faux masterpieces br br the structure of this film is easily the most tightly constructed in the history of cinema i can think of no other film where something important occurs every other minute quite literally ji kim seems to have made a movie that practically taunts the viewer to it on the most detailed of levels a seemingly insignificant object may be shown – a rack of dresses two diaries a drop of blood from a floor crack a bottle of pills etc – but upon meticulous turns out to be so much more – a clue that helps to make sense of that particular scene or perhaps the movie in total which almost always contributes a stirring reflection upon the psychological concepts that in the background until the viewer's intelligence prompts them to spring to the forefront such an event might occur a handful of times during any other movie but in a tale of two sisters such events occur in such a rapid fire relentless fashion that the viewer must watch the film in a perpetual state of lest they miss something important in other words the content level of this film is enough to easily fill a dozen other films how can anyone in their right mind ask for anything more from a movie than this it's quite simply the highest most superlative form of cinema imaginable br br the most commonly cited criticism of a tale of two sisters is nicely summarized by b who falsely claims that the story is an incoherent unresolved mess that uses confusion to instill a false sense of intelligence because it does not provide a final set of facts underlying the intriguing questions he that ji kim tossed up a dozen possible explanations and left it at that in reality however nothing could be further from the truth a tale of two sisters provides a series of objective facts that help the viewer to identify the exact occurrences of each and every scene of the film if our good friend had been paying attention he would have noticed – for example – the series of obvious flashbacks which provide enough factual information to make sense of the film these flashbacks convincingly contradict assertion of complete the objective elements of a tale of two sisters are so obvious to anyone willing to see them that the mere assertion of a lack of objectivity can only call into question the patience of a viewer who apparently does not want to put forth even the slightest effort whatsoever to see them can ji kim really be for the of viewers who lack the desire to understand his film i think not br br please note that i will not insult the intelligence of critics such as that cannot get a tale of two sisters because it really has nothing to do with a lack of intelligence as much as a lack of the movie spells itself out so effectively that the only possible explanation for confusion is a lack of effort on the part of the viewer yes this film does require a rather significant amount of puzzle solving but the pieces fit together to create a beautiful picture you need only put them together remember the screenplay was written by someone with the picture already in mind – he simply separated the pieces and placed them skillfully throughout for the purpose of providing a magnificent cerebral exercise that – when completed – an ultimate form of satisfaction and state of awe br br don't misunderstand me there are films that seem to start with an incomplete picture and try to create a puzzle that is by design spider forest 2004 perfect blue 1998 and donnie darko 2001 are perfect examples of this a tale of two sisters is not it's ironic that claims darko to be more masterfully constructed than a tale of two sisters especially considering that darko not only provides almost no objective facts but also a twist ending that is the quintessential deus ex machina cliché that could be dropped at the end of any movie ever made in order to provide the ultimate in faux intelligence i'm ashamed of myself for mentioning the two films in the same sentence but the contrast is an important one although it does me that would cite a movie that when exposed to even the slightest intellectual effort as a way of criticizing a film that only becomes discernible thru a significant application of intellectual effort he apparently likes his intelligent films in the most superficial form possible this is evident when he makes 17 consecutive questions in his review that are answered quite convincingly by the film itself just read the threads by within the imdb a tale of two sisters discussion forum anyone who carefully reads those threads and still asserts a lack of an objective solution to this film may as well stop watching intelligent films altogether because the answers are so damned obvious br br i'd like to say more but i've come to my 1 000 word limit all that has been said here needed to be said so be it now said Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20288680493831635 Review: i love horror films but i think they work way better when they hide a dramatic impact behind the devil's backbone the exorcist for example this is that kind of film and it's not only eerie and terrifying when it has to be it is also really beautiful a tale of two sisters starts really slow so if you're in a hurry to see ghosts in the first 20 minutes you will be disappointed actually this is not a ghost story there are some it's something more complex and it's done in such a way that it beats ringu and the grudge out of the ring no sweat a is a way more clever film than those huge cultural hits because it really cares for its characters and the direction is flawless every detail in this film will leave you breathless if you're the kind of person who loves to pay attention to details while watching a movie the acting is superb specially from the stepmother and the main girl those two are worth the price of the ticket alone do yourself a favor and watch this awesome film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983295738697052 Review: perhaps i'm one of the only avid horror fans who thinks that the recent overload of asian is so over hyped films like ringu or the the eye – which are praised all over the world – simply didn't convince me and they looked more boring than frightening well this blunt opinion doesn't go for the south korean gem a tale of two sisters this is a stylish and utterly complex psychological terror tale that really gets under your skin the plot based on a local folklore tale might be a little too confusing to get this film listed among the all time greatest genre achievements but the atmosphere and tension building surely provokes feelings of great respect this is one of those few films that are impossible to label the events in two sisters qualify as mind bending horror as well as intense family drama and a deeply psychological portrait besides a mesmerizing story a tale of two sisters also has all the great elements that i feel are usually missing in asian horror films like compelling music good acting and innovative camera work the mansion were the family events take place is brilliantly illustrated like a truly creepy place where secrets and danger behind every door several sequences like the dinner with relatives or the nightly appearance in the girls' room are pretty much the ultimate in eeriness they really made me feel uncomfortable and i do like to believe that i've seen my share of spooky horror a tale of two sisters is a terrific movie adventure and a definite must see for asian film fanatics a little warning for people with a short attention span though this movie forces you to have your eyes and ears focused at at all time it's also a film that requires repeated viewing even though no one will never really get it for a full 100 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967334508895874 Review: the beauty the terror the poetry the horror the innocence the guilt br br maybe that's just about all i should write in this comment for a tale of two sisters the best thing is to just watch this movie without knowing anything about it i myself didn't even know one single thing about the history of the two girls when i went into this movie i just took a look at the nice cover art didn't even read the synopsis on the back and popped it into dvd player i only knew that it won several prices on festivals around the world and that it came highly recommended br br the dvd cover read the most frightening film since the ring the grudge and dark water though the frightening part might be right you can forget about the rest because the only thing a tale of two sisters has in common with those movie is a ghostly with long black hair it's even a bit unfair to compare it with those famous japanese movies because this korean movie has a lot more to offer and is in fact a bit more complicated and intelligent than those others br br this movie simply is a small masterpiece and here are some reasons without telling anything about the plot the movie itself caught me off guard at least two times with clever surprise twists and just when you think you've had the conclusion whether you get it or not that's irrelevant for the moment and you think the movie will end this movie goes on a bit longer the cinematography is amazing using bright colors during the day and dark shades at night the camera work is excellent with the director sometimes choosing impressive if not angles some shots are pure poetry e g the top shot with the two sisters at the lake it all looks very stylish there are only four main characters but the intrigue surrounding them is intense the story itself starts a bit slow but there's a lot of variety in tone and emotions to keep it interesting there was even one scene when the girls took off towards the lake that suddenly had me remembering peter jackson's heavenly creatures but when the horror kicks in it's quite effective there are also a few successful surprise scares in it damn i jumped right up from my sofa the musical score is great and at times when it's not supposed to be scary i couldn't help but noticing that it had sort of an italian feeling to it a bit strange for a korean movie but nevertheless a great score so much care went into every detail of this film including a perfectly balanced surround sound br br i also think that calling a tale of two sisters just a horror movie is giving it not enough credit it's more a mysterious horror drama that works both on a psychological and supernatural level no matter how you look at it this is asian horror that ranks way up there amongst the finest it might not be gory but it gets pretty scary at times and the subject matter is pretty disturbed so if you haven't seen it yet then find a copy pop it into your dvd player go with the flow and make sure you give this movie your full attention for it's 110 minutes running time br br there i hope i did a good job praising it without spoiling anything Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703388810157776 Review: this was one of the best funny road movies ever i laughed so i fell out of the chair with many norwegian and foreign celebrities playing themselves is the producer known for films like agent cody banks and of course one night at mccool's br br it is about norwegian crazy fans going to the world cup in soccer in germany 2006 and all sort of crazy fun that comes with it it was hilarious i couldn't stop laughing i haven't had so much fun in ages rumors say it will come a number two but i do not know it will be hard beating this one br br recommended to everyone it is a must see film i was suppose to see it at the cinema but i had work at the times it where shown and been trying to rent it for a month but all the time rented out got it today on dvd well worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837762713432312 Review: a tale of two sisters is a brilliant south korean psychological horror that left me speechless the film offers some delicious moments of ghastly horror and is extremely creepy the small cast of actors is truly excellent with lead im soo jung being especially memorable in the lead role the direction by kim ji is well handled and the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous the plot is slightly confusing but some scenes are wonderfully eerie the action is rather slow but i was not bored in the slightest i was extremely curious and intrigued the house where the film takes place looks incredibly menacing and isolated a tale of two sisters is along with ringu and one of the most original asian horror films i have ever seen watch this masterpiece as soon as possible my rating 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9521373510360718 Review: the recent history of hollywood remakes of ghost horror films from the east has been dismal this film will inevitably suffer the same fate so get a copy on e bay or similar br br it is well photographed and the sound is superb viewing on a good screen and with a good 5 1 or enabled sound system is recommended obviously it is subtitled so if that puts you off then i wouldn't bother with this dubbing rarely works and simply would not do here br br it is also genuinely frightening with excellent performances from a cast who will be unfamiliar to western audiences i would particularly single out the stepmother character who was utterly brilliant the ending will have you wanting to watch it again if you can cope the plot is relentless and offers no comforting moments of release along the way br br if i do have a small criticism there is perhaps a influence in certain scenes from the japanese version of the ring we have however accepted straight copies of other peoples' ideas for western films for years and so my point is a limited one which did not prevent me from giving it 10 10 i believe most fans of this genre will derive huge pleasure from this film which i for one hope goes down as a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756841063499451 Review: 'a tale of two or is a true masterpiece brilliant psychological thriller heart wrenching drama and gripping horror all wrapped up in one beautifully orchestrated package from the intricate plot to the beautiful cinematography to the absolutely perfect casting every aspect of this film is extraordinary br br for fear of revealing too much concerning the plot i will just say it is very satisfying while it may appear to be a little difficult to understand at first it does a good job of explaining things in the end and whether you prefer psychological thriller drama or horror i promise you will not be disappointed br br from a technical standpoint its nearly flawless the set the cinematography lighting and especially the soundtrack all are captivating the waltz seemed an odd choice at first but proved to be an ingenious choice br br as for the casting we're talking absolute perfection i'm su is totally convincing as the defiant yet troubled su mi is equally convincing as her emotionally traumatized sister su yeon these two girls were magical on the screen i will certainly be looking into their other films ah is cheerful and hauntingly evil as the stepmother finally su kim gives an excellent performance as the weary broken father br br i truly love this film if you have yet to see 'a tale of two i strongly recommend a copy it is a real gem worthy of anyone's collection br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991940975189209 Review: this movie was an excellent acted excellent directed and overall had an excellent story ive had real life with a boy like at the football program in my town had a mentally challenged boy every year practice travel and have fun with the football team this movie is really true and i can identify with it 100 a boy like just needs to feel like they belong to something they need to feel like their life is worth living thats how feels and thats why that type of program is set up at my high school this is a very touching movie that im glad has been brought to the big screen my dad and i loved it and i will always remember this for being a movie that tells a riveting story of the goodness and kindness of man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849951863288879 Review: call it manipulative drivel if you will but i fell for it sure there could have been more character development yeah there could have been better cinematography and less of a constant movie of the week score but ed harris was impeccable cuba gooding adorable and touching and let's face it people in real life how many of us really get to know the motivation of others not many we did get a little glimpse into the motivation a very provocative dialog in my opinion not to be soon forgotten so in my opinion this was a lovely tribute to one human being who broke out of his comfort zone to reach out to another human being and in the mean time touched the lives hundreds more a lesson we all need to me reminded of why is it that the right thing to do is so often the hardest thing to do i recommend this beautiful little movie to anyone with a heart you won't be disappointed and bring your kleenex 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9919773936271667 Review: radio will have you laughing crying feeling this story based on a true story is the perfect movie for a couple to view there's enough for both cuba gooding jr portrays the title character to perfection his performance is worthy of an academy award nomination the compassion of the movie is obvious the movie evokes many emotions i sincerely enjoyed this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840409755706787 Review: excellent performances and a solid but not overplayed story helped this movie exceed my expectations this movie was far better than i was expecting after some of the reviews i had read but frankly those reviewers just got it wrong very inspiring and uplifting highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9257622957229614 Review: i thought this was a really well written film i've heard of radio the person before this movie was even created and i can't begin to describe how good cuba gooding jr was in it it will make the women cry everyone laugh and most everyone will leave smiling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663059115409851 Review: br br having read the unemployed review i went to a screening of radio not knowing what to expect thankfully the unemployed critic now appears to me anyway a frustrated film director movie critic his review is callous and totally for br br this is a movie that will make you laugh it will make you cry and in the end it will give you a moment of pause br br to paraphrase a line delivered by actor ed harris in the final barbershop scene and all this time that we thought we were teaching radio truth is he was teaching us he treats us all the time like we wish we treated each other some of the time br br yes the movie at the heartstrings yes it is emotionally manipulative and yes cuba gooding jr in an oscar worthy performance is a little over the top at times see the christmas day dance scene but you know what so what every once in awhile the community of america needs to be reminded what tolerance can do for our great country we need to be reminded how great we can be br br this is a solid cast i was particularly pleased to see s merkerson portraying mother do something outside of law and order i always wondered is ms merkerson a great actor or is it the quality of writing delivered buy a strong cast on law and order after watching this movie it is easy to see that she is indeed a very fine actor br br also joining the cast in small but important and powerful roles is alfre woodard as the principal debra winger in a career role of coach jones's wife and chris as protagonist frank clay br br we cannot over look ed performance as coach harold jones after reflecting on this movie and having grown up in the deep south my self it is hard to truly appreciate mr harris and his contribution to this film as coach jones ed delivers a quiet rock solid performance that of a man on a mission coach harris will not let the town or circumstances divert him from what he knows in his heart is the right thing to do br br if you see this movie make sure you hang around for the end credits you will be in for a treat as the real james robert kennedy now in his mid 50's is shown still leading the t l hanna football team on to the field every friday night br br one final note if you were a teen in the mid to late 70's this movie is worth the price of admission for the sound track alone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9542715549468994 Review: cuba gooding jr is back on top jesus he did a great job in this film i loved this movie its one of those feel good movies that makes you want to run out and volunteer at a mission or something anyway i would recommend seeing this movie in a heartbeat well worth the price of admission and as for cuba gooding jr just give him his next oscar right now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844266772270203 Review: i've been strangely attracted to this film since i saw it on showtime sometime in the early 80's i say strangely because it is rather a ludicrous bit of soft core fluff a genre i'm not particularly interested in the dialogue is and philosophical making sense no doubt only to it's franco italian producers and the plot completely extraneous what it does achieve is a wonderfully hypnotic and thoroughly pleasant mood the scenery the beautiful philippines soft focus nudity and wonderful score all contribute to a strange and extremely watchable exercise in a sort of film making seldom seen today it is truly one of my great guilty pleasures i was fortunate enough to find it on an old laserdisc and have watched it more times than i think is healthy a worthwhile Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8584938645362854 Review: i just got home from seeing radio i've not seen such an inspiring story in a long time my kids are ages 8 and 5 and i would like to take them so that they may feel the message as i did you should seek to find the best in people and love them for who they are not judge them for their differences cuba gooding jr and ed harris both deserve academy awards for this movie i don't know why we can't have more movies like this rather than the junk that is served up at theatres on a daily basis Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9032476544380188 Review: this is a very moving movie about life itself the challenges a handicapped person must face in a land that expects perfection is brought to the forefront for all to see and hopefully understand it should teach the of society that we are all humans and while some of us are gifted with a mind heart and sound body there are decent human beings that exist in the world that are not as lucky or maybe we're the unlucky ones we don't always see the beauty in the world because we're wrapped up in our ambitions and see it only in one light what can this world do for me maybe we all wish we were like radio a loving happy individual who loves everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98031085729599 Review: as one who frequently goes to the movies i have to say that this has been one of the most impressive movies i have seen this year ed harris and cuba gooding jr gave outstanding performances allowing viewers to get lost in the various emotions and really feel for the characters it is nice to occasionally see a movie that does not depend entirely upon special effects but allows the characters of the story to touch the human psyche on many levels i wish hollywood would produce more movies of this calibre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9396795630455017 Review: cuba gooding jr will win the oscar for best actor in 2003 and ed harris will win for best supporting actor what a beautiful and poignant film it is but be sure to bring along a box of tissues because if this film doesn't get to you then you have ice water in your veins br br it was 1976 the setting was in south carolina and the civil rights act was about ten years old we have a white high school football coach and teacher ed harris then there is a black retarded frightened but pleasant fellow cuba gooding whose greatest possessions including a radio are piled into a shopping cart which is also used as his bicycle br br ed harris takes a keen interest in the fellow for a reason explained much later on in the film he gives cuba the nickname radio and what follows is an riveting engrossing poignant exploration of the human soul br br the movie is nothing short of a masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776466488838196 Review: inspired by true events radio is one of the best acted heart felt dramas i seen widely released in sometime it definitely is one of the year's best films of 2003 br br radio stars ed harris who is oscar worthy nonetheless in this film as football coach harold jones coach jones has been teaching football all his life and loves the game however coach jones does not spend much time with his wife and daughter played by debra winger and sarah drew one day radio played by cuba gooding jr in his best performance since men of honor comes by the football field while the team is practicing for the game some members of the team then tie up radio and throw him into a building they then bang on the building and finally coach jones suspects something is wrong he comes over and helps radio who is frightened and from that point on coach jones and radio shares a very special bond radio becomes the highlight of every football game and really enjoys participating in the football games and at school events he also becomes coach jones's main interest in life over football which at first was his main priority before both his family and radio br br the movie deals with all sorts of real life problems including what your priorities are life accepting people for who they are even if they are different death and family relationships the movie touches upon all those issues and more and is extremely well done and director michael should be very proud of this film the thing i liked most about radio was how real it felt the performances were like watching something in real life occur right before your eyes radio had a great mix of comedy and drama some parts were quite funny yet other parts were very serious and sad br br in conclusion i feel that radio was very overlooked by critics only getting average reviews they must have there heads up there butts because its amazing how this film can only get 2 star reviews and something like school of rock can get 3 or 4 stars it doesn't make any sense to me also the performances as i mentioned before are top notch and oscar worthy in my opinion both ed harris who i think is underrated as an actor and cuba gooding jr should both get some kind on nomination for this movie radio is one my favorite movies of the year and gives me reason to still see some of the big hollywood movies my final rating for radio is a 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994342565536499 Review: cuba gooding jr and ed harris are touching this movie is really surprising it was enjoyable from start to finish br br the story is about mentally challenged man who helps out with a football team br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9173439741134644 Review: this is a movie you'll either love or hate i loved it if you are looking for suspense great special effects action sophistication cynicism etc you won't find it in this movie it is a feel good movie sentimental positive uplifting the heroes of the movie are coach jones played by ed harris a man of strength and integrity and radio cuba gooding jr a mentally retarded man who finds a way to contribute to his world i guess i didn't find this movie to be sentimental hogwash as so many did because it felt very real to me i know people like these i've seen jocks who think it's fun to pick on the vulnerable i've seen men of integrity stand up for the vulnerable i've seen people who think high school football is serious business i've seen people who know what really is important in life any of these people could have been people i knew i did laugh i did cry i left the movie feeling good remembering that there are people like coach jones and radio in my world if there aren't people like them in yours you might not like the movie if you don't like a movie that shows the better side of human nature you'll hate it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611460566520691 Review: radio was a very good movie and honestly i never cry in movies but it had me pretty close to tears it really got to me when mom died and he just wouldn't get out of his room i felt really sad about how if you were mentally retarded you wouldn't really be able to understand death i really liked the movie and it's a must see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8484579920768738 Review: i'm normally not a drama feel good movie kind of guy but once i saw the trailer for radio i couldn't resist not only is this a great film but it also has acting cuba gooding jr did an excellent job portraying james robert kennedy a k a radio ed harris also did a fantastic job as coach jones i was pleasantly surprised to see some comedy in it as well so for a great story great acting and a little comedy i give radio a 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928463101387024 Review: radio is a true story about a man who did what he felt in his heart was the right thing to do the viewer will be compelled to wonder what he or she would have done the adversity that coach jones and radio both faced was both tragic and predictable people did not understand nor did they want to understand but in the end the power of circumstance forced people to understand and appreciate so much more than they did before it happened radio is a mentally challenged youth who understands very little besides three of the most important things the are too often forgotten as we mature compassion and love coach jones is a high school teacher who cannot ignore the plight of the underdog who is just trying to play a bad hand of cards in the best way that he knows how it was sad the way coach jones and radio met the practical joke that terrified the life out of radio was enough to make you want to severely punish not only the boys involved but every boy who knew what was going on and did nothing about it however on the positive side of the scale the incident led to a friendship that would influence so many lives in the kind of way that most of us believe only happens in the movies this movie is a real life fairy tale and not to be missed ed harris was his usual brilliance gooding was flawless radio is an inspiration Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475517272949219 Review: despite some really scenic locations in the orient and some sporadically energetic music by franco this film doesn't quite reach the level of joe similar efforts while staying just about as trashy the author of the original book emmanuelle the joys of a woman emmanuelle directed and had a role in this film which mostly showcases a very young annie belle as she gets in a variety of oddball sexual situations her boyfriend played by al actually of her sleeping around and even persuades her to continue her practices even after the two of them are married maria drops by as a professor who is oh so usually married simultaneously to two women one of whom is played by herself despite beginning promisingly and having a few hilarious lines of dialog like can you see me with the naked eye i can see you better naked the film shambles along up until the less than spectacular finale much like emanuelle and the last cannibals the main characters are all in search of some lost tribe but don't get your hopes up there's no violence at all in this film and not much sex either for that matter just a lot of nudity and silly dialog i couldn't help but find some appreciation for this little film if only for the completely cornball logic the film goes by Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07250801473855972 Review: is a beautiful movie based on a real story of the mentally challenged james robert kennedy nicknamed and the football coach from the t l hanna high school harold jones br br cuba gooding jr is excellent as radio i would never imagine to see him in a serious performance specially because most of the movies i watch with him are comedies ed harris is great as harold jones but this actor is great so this is not anything new br br the mentally challenged young man called james robert kennedy always walk around the t l hanna high school without bothering anyone and almost not noticed one day when the ball is throw near him he decides to stay with the ball for the of johnny cash one of the best players from the football team and also one of the most unpleasant guys you would ever met one day cash decides to punish james mocking him with other football players and even go so far as to tie him up br br when coach jones discovers that horrible act he stays angry and punish all the team deciding for this day on to help james who gets the nickname because of his passion for radios in general br br the movie shows how radio becomes an adept assistant helping the team train despite hardships from the players and even getting respect from basically all the people who lives in the small city br br i would recommend this movie for everybody who wants to watch a real and beautiful story it has a life lesson specially showing us how a person can make a difference even not being what we call radio has a big heart and is incapable to hate anyone and that's a thing that we all should apply to our daily lives Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722827076911926 Review: can a mentally challenged black youth be a catalyst to unite people in a south carolina town the answer appears to be that in spite of his handicap james kennedy understood much more than what he was given credit for and went to become a in the sports scene also the film is saying how many of us overlook people with problems that can be helped if only we have the patience coach jones showed to the young man because of his own guilt in his heart br br radio directed by michael is a formula film inspired on a true story yet the movie is not a complete failure because of the inspired performances the director was able to get from his wonderful cast br br coach jones is instrumental in getting the young man who is called radio because his passion for collecting them involved in sports a passion he discovers in this retarded man who has had only hard knocks in his young life coming from a poor background radio lives with his mother who is protective of him and questions the intentions radio is seen by the school kids as a mascot at first then his sunny disposition wins him the acceptance of everyone because he is a good person without an ounce of malice in his body br br the film owes a lot to ed harris and cuba gooding jr who make a great pair as the coach and radio mr harris one of the best actors of our times is never boring in anything he graces with his presence he gets the essence of the coach who sees the possibility to make for something that bothers him from his past cuba gooding jr is also at his best portraying the mentally challenged young man br br the supporting cast is excellent s merkerson one of the best actresses of her generation does interesting work as the mother of radio alfre woodard another good actress plays the high school principle with style debra winger only has a few scenes in the film br br radio while being sentimental will warm anyone's heart because it shows how we tend to see some people are in our society that we know nothing about and how quick we are to judge them michael puts a lot of ideas in the proper perspective for us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667452573776245 Review: ed harris and cuba gooding jr where cast perfectly in this film it's a heart warming story that the belief that we can all make a difference if we just care i think there was a lot of realism with the characters the screenwriter didn't incorporate racism in the film in a way that most films do which i thought created a more realistic story line br br writers tend to inject incidents of racism in an attempt to create realism but usually go overboard br br there are so many towns like this one where people of different races live ed harris should have been nominated for an academy award because he was great as a leader and coach realistic as a father and showed a warm caring side when helping radio Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728568196296692 Review: this was unusual a modern day film which was ultra nice in fact it was so nice it on being too hard to believe in parts as i watching this based on a real life story i was thinking nobody is this nice this tolerant mainly i was referring to ed role as coach jones i think they went a little overboard on his character but that's better than the reverse showing him worse than what he was in real life odd to see harris playing the role too since he has a long resume of playing nasty profane characters br br anyway i never complain about a nice feel good film and it is nice to see a bunch of well meaning kind people those folks direct their friendship love and compassion to james kennedy better known as radio a mentally slow high school kid played by cuba gooding jr the story takes place in the mid 1970s in south carolina gooding does a nice job with the role too however like sean penn's role of a mentally challenged man in i am sam an hour and a half of a character like this is plenty after that the of those guys gets tiresome to hear br br note it was interesting in one of the documentaries on this dvd to find out that in real life in took years for radio to make his transformation not months as shown in the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9373373985290527 Review: not much to it but a of small town values and the embracing of a mentally challenged young man into its heart br br i read some of the reviews and was surprised at some of the hostility it i felt cuba gooding handled the part with dignity and respect unlike sean penn's drooling fool portrayal in i am sam br br the fact that this is based on a true story makes it all the more heartwarming sports are taken seriously in small town high school america and elsewhere i suspect and i felt the portrayal of these competitive students opening their hearts to one less fortunate rang true at least for me br br the coach was never forced to choose between his daughter and radio but rather came gently to the decision himself under loving and open ways very well done to all 7 out of 10 br br debra winger we need more of you in pictures Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856991171836853 Review: warning as many fellow imdb users already know i'm not a corny cheesy person if you don't want to read this kind of review then go br br to tell you the truth you're hearing this from a man who laughed through titanic and almost broke his parents' tape from continuously the scene br br spoilers br br one day i went off to the theatres with two friends to see roberts former child star last year in august the boring trailers rolled on until one started off so calmly it was for radio the moment i saw the trailer i just had to see this movie on opening weekend when that weekend rolled along scary movie 3 was out too so many teenagers were there waiting in line that friday night it turns out the movie sold out and those teens were so desperate to see a movie they went and also sold out good boy and radio i couldn't get a ticket and the following weeks i was busy with more important things about 5 months later my friend rented radio he let me borrow it and i watched it in my room i'll tell you this now this is the only movie i have ever seen that got me crying ever when mother died it just came out automatically the next day i went off to blockbuster and bought the dvd br br well enough of my stupid personal story let me tell you about the movie br br cuba gooding jr stars as a mentally challenged man nick named radio ed harris co stars and this movie is directed by mike based on a true story radio is a teenager who has a life by spending most of his day alone he goes around with a shopping cart picking up whatever he can and is always carrying a radio around he's got his own collection at the end of every day he goes home to his mother he never went to school until later in the film one day radio passes by the local high school while the football team is practicing a football flies over the fence and radio picks it up and continues on ed harris plays mr jones the football coach they meet and this is the life of radio br br throughout the whole movie radio and coach jones spend quality time together both teaching each other things it is beautiful to see how the movie goes to the highest joys the lowest lows and just seeing radio live his life you will laugh cry and live the life of radio with him this movie holds a special place in my heart along with toy story and others this is a must see for the whole family by yourself or if you're someone who just wants a great drama radio is one of the most beautiful movies i have ever seen radio will never be forgotten by me never br br as ed character said greatly near the end of the movie br br we're not teaching radio radio is teaching us br br my rating 8 10 br br a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882130026817322 Review: this is one of the best films i have ever seen how anyone can knock this movie just my imagination first of all and performances were simply spectacular especially gooding that is the only way i can describe the acting spectacular you have to imagine how difficult it would be to play a character like that and pull it off then you see gooding and his performance was magical as for the plot since it was based on a true person it goes where the lives of the characters go for all the action buffs it might be a little slow but then it's not an action film i definitely give this movie a 10 it deserves nothing less Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9088547229766846 Review: excuse me cuba gooding jr should have won an oscar for his portrayal in this film he was the film while the film may be lacking in some areas cuba was awesome and for me this is the best role that he has ever played the scene in the movie where he finds out that his mother has died made me break down and cry in the theater i guess i could really relate to this film because i saw the same treatment of people just like that at my own school growing up what a tragedy getting to see the real radio and coach at the end of the movie was really special too if you can watch this movie and not be moved to tears you need a heart check if you liked simon and the mighty you'll love radio too i wish they made more movies like this radio is the real deal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819528460502625 Review: the fact that the movie is based on a true story contributes to a better and of course more realistic experience and keeps the viewer focused on the basic theme of the movie the story is filled with unexpected twists which keeps the viewer at all times from figuring the ending out in one moment you think that something happens to coach jones or radio well it does but certainly not what you'd expect br br the film becomes at no point boring or too sentimental and the acting performances by ed harris cuba gooding jr are some of their best in my opinion the ending puts a long lasting smile on your face and makes you wonder if what you are doing is right well i guess that was what michael mike rich were trying to do first class movie br br denmark Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8525311350822449 Review: spoilers to understand what really happened first you have to be a warrior to stay alive in real war to think off line critically and not linear otherwise you will come to false conclusions that gray was dumb or unstable person truth is something completely different he was firm hardened veteran and only way he could be killed by capt o'malley is that he wants her to kill him it was his way out he choose it he was not man who will retire if you've never been on a first line you can't understand it he intentionally prepare his own suicide first he seduced mary jane than intentionally acted as a dumb than argue shutting incident before witnesses to protect her later after she done what he wants her to do if it comes to trial than gave her son a bullets to assure he could load her gun later came that night loaded her gun woke her up put her gun in her hands acted as he was attacking her after shot first time he raised knife and cried one kill so she shot him again and before died he put knife off like he was trying to took him back again after first shot he also gave her a message with his last cry after first kill everything will change inside your mind and destroy your life this is the the only way for me to die as a man yet to be killed by somebody i love is my choice and my only war and army is not what you thought so far grow up finally and save your life till you can she left military life at the end she did understand him and he did not die in vain the man who helped him to prepare all that and after to carry out the trial and the outcome of that trial was col sam with help of lt tim macy macy didn't know what is really going on and what will be the outcome but did what he was expected to do he took photos of mary jane and gray by order of col sam who gave that order because gray asked him to do that after she refused to leave army what col asked her to do col convinced prosecutor to charge her with a murder he knew she cant be found instead of there was some possibility to be found with taken photos col also suppress argue shutting incident to to prevent prosecutor to have any doubt about murder charge but let it be revealed during the trial what greatly influenced the jury i have no doubt about outcome of that trial why col did that way because he will do anything gray ask him to do why because he saved his life on a battlefield why mary jane choose to go to trial because she was a person who have integrity a principles and that is why gray choose her it has to be somebody deserving somebody honourable keeping his secret about what really happened that night she also prove her honour br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2947480380535126 Review: gorgeous annie belle in her prime stars in this adventure sex movie she wears her hair in a buzz cut that is bleached platinum she and her boyfriend are visiting some tropical asian paradise they have decided to keep an open sexual relationship which is played out on their journey to find a secret society tribe where the people live one year and then are reborn in some kind of ceremony the scenery is gorgeous deep vast green and jungles are explored the imagery is very similar to that of the movie black emanuelle it is rich and colorful recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799271821975708 Review: this movie reminded me of the live dramas of the 1950s not like the recent which seemed more of a stunt than anything else but a true moral drama that is both engaging and thought provoking anne heche is more than credible as the army officer having an affair with her superior played by sam shepard and eric stoltz is wonderful as her lawyer defending her against the military establishment i found myself waiting for their affair to begin if only because they look so good together this movie is apparently based on a true story and it's a relief to be asked to think about real issues for a change br br directed by christopher who also did the passion of with and the prime suspect series this is a movie with panache and style and is absolutely worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974247932434082 Review: certainly this film has the ring of truth about it as it purports to be based on actual occurrences at a marine base it deals with the attempted cover up by the local marine commander of unacceptable conduct by a marine major which resulted in his being shot to death by his former girl friend a marine captain the man and woman had been lovers but the captain attempted to break off the relation when she discovered her boy friend was married he continued to stalk her going so far as to fire his side arm in her direction at one time finally he broke into her home attacked her with a knife and was shot twice with her service pistol and killed the civilian prosecutor ruled the killing self defense but the marines decided to charge the captain with murder the major you see was a decorated hero from vietnam and an old friend of the commanding colonel at the marine base the captain too had made some enemies in her motor pool command rejecting some male advances in a very butch style br br there is considerable psychological and controlling the actions of the principal participants in this drama which the very capable cast gets across nicely the director and editor however seem determined to obscure the happenings as much as possible with frustrating flashbacks and shifting points of view you're lucky if you know where you're at most of the time bear with them though it's a worthwhile story as the court martial trial unfolds and it seems every man's hand is against her even her attorney at times br br the verdict well after all this is rather a suspense story so you'll have to see for yourself there is a kind of pacifist message into the film but forget about that sure war is hell but sometimes it can't be avoided we'll need those marines then even if they aren't always the best champions of fair play as says in his poem tommy atkins br br it's tommy this and tommy that and tommy wait outside but it's room for mr atkins when the on the tide Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9300448894500732 Review: excellent cast story line performances totally believable i realize the close knit group that exemplifies the marine corps but this movie brought fear to my heart the marines let principles be damned it seems that this film was based on real life incidents it shows how difficult it is to go up against the establishment anne heche was utterly convincing sam portrayal of a gung ho marine was sobering and eric stoltz as her attorney was so deft balancing his loyalty to the but also his loyalty to his client while high above on his he knew what his true course of action had to be but he was pulled apart by his in the marine tradition loyalty to the corps above all else i sat riveted to the tv screen all in all i give this one a resounding 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889816641807556 Review: the man who knew too much 1956 is a remake of a film that alfred hitchcock made in england in 1934 with the same name in my opinion his later effort is far superior many critics and fans of alfred hitchcock will argue that the remake is mediocre and doesn't have the spine suspense of the original with peter lorre in both films the plot is essentially the same except the original is set in switzerland and the remake in it tells the story of a married couple james stewart and doris day vacationing with their young son and meeting a suspicious man that is very curious about their past it just so happens he's an agent that's looking for a couple involved in a plot to assassinate a world leader then he gets stabbed in a market because of it being found out that he's a spy and proceeds to fall into stewart's arms dying he tells him the whole story of the assassination plot stewart and day then find out that another couple they met were the couple the agent was looking for and have kidnapped their son the film contains excellent performances by stewart and day in a straight dramatic role as worried and frightened parents this film proved that doris day could act in suspenseful dramas as well as carefree musicals the direction by alfred hitchcock is top notch the film keeps you on the edge of your seat every minute the scene in albert hall is a classic the original is so slow paced and drab i don't know how people can compare the two just watch the remake and you'll enjoy it i give the movie a 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751664400100708 Review: unfortunately due to a sluggish start i can't say that this is one of hitch's best films it very excellent none the less the film stars jimmy stewart and doris day as parents who get caught up in a political assassination plot and must try to get their kidnapped son back they both give excellent performances not surprising of course really however i was most impressed with amazing use of music the climax at the opera house was fantastic and using a live orchestra to create music and suspense at the same time was pure genius absolutely fantastic suspense came out of that scene also the use of doris day singing que sera sera was excellent especially when it is on scenes at the end of the film so this film to me ends up being best use of music that i have seen to date unfortunately it had a slow start or i could have recommend this film a little more highly even then it is still well worth a look 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929497241973877 Review: this is another enjoyable and entertaining hitchcock film james stewart and doris day are incredible in this movie bernard appears as himself near the climax br br the scenery and locations are great except the one scene early on where the background was obviously fake which doesn't make sense to me since scenes before and after were in the same setting and they were real location shots i've heard that hitchcock did this on purpose sometimes br br the reviews for this movie seem to be mixed i think this is a better than average hitchcock movie very entertaining and it has a great light comical scene at the end br br i rated this movie 8 out of 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.957038402557373 Review: some people say the pace of this film is a little slow but how is this different from any other hitchcock movie they all move very deliberately and as a point have of suspense and brilliant montages injected through it this movie gives us just the right amount of comic relief which make the suspense scenes seem all the more suspenseful the albert hall scene is one of the best examples of pure cinema that exists in hitchcock's collection the best probably being almost all of rear window pure cinema for hitchcock meant a series of usually small pieces of film fit together without dialogue in order to tell the story visually this is of course the basic definition of the albert hall sequence as well as the shorter staircase sequence at the end of the picture br br not many slip ups by hitchcock here and the acting is superb especially by doris day in a rather surprising serious role Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818768501281738 Review: lovely little thriller from hitchcock with lots of nice shenanigans surrounding a murdered spy a kidnapped child a nasty church a foreign plot and some random jimmy stewart is as ever a great hero for hitchcock the story rips along to its cool climax at an embassy function but it lacks the brooding menace of hitchcock's black and white low budget original nevertheless yet another wonderful film from the great master's stable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8941423892974854 Review: the man who knew too much is exceptional entertainment to those who prefer the 1934 original i will say that that one is faster paced and however even though the american version was heaven forbid a big budget blockbuster i believe it blows the british version out of the water i think this is one of hitchcock's 10 best no small feat considering he made over 50 films and many of them were among the greatest of all time i find so many things to love br br 1 james stewart america's favorite everyman for so many years does an excellent job playing the distressed father here he can make any film enjoyable and working with such a likeable character in such a gripping story he had me rooting for him very intensely leslie banks in the original is nothing in comparison br br 2 doris day yes doris day despite all the criticisms directed toward her i think she makes the loving wife mother an extremely sympathetic person i disagree with the negative remarks towards her character just because she is soft spoken and gentle it doesn't mean she is and helpless i don't want to spoil anything but she does make a crucial discovery by herself after her husband has failed she gives the story a level of warmth that just wasn't there in the first one and for those who care about that this version is the way to go and i loved que sera sera i think it is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard and deservedly won its oscar it elevated the film to another level br br 3 the albert hall sequence i don't think it was too long at all i think the suspense built the whole time to that terrific crescendo and hitchcock's direction in this scene was absolutely brilliant and the assassin was truly frightening br br 4 the ending really put a smile on my face even after the aforementioned scene was over i found the rescue scene to be exciting and it was great to see the charming family together again the last line in the film is highly amusing i don't think the film started out slowly was trying to get us to know and like the and he did a great job i wasn't a huge fan of the kid playing hank but i didn't have a problem with him since hank was ben and kid i cared about him too it's not like he was a brat or anything br br i found no major flaws in this movie and so many major and minor virtues way to go hitch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9007899165153503 Review: i can't believe this movie only scores 7 4 this surely ranks up with the best of hitchcock's movies such as vertigo or the only reason i can think of why the score is so low is that for the most part the man violence and certainly won't get a in sex and crime br br what it derives its tension from is not violence it's the reckless energy of these criminals that take a child from his parents and are ready to kill the kid if the operation fails today having seen a lot of kidnapping movies as mel gibson's ransom this seems normal but in the 1950s where family was all in contemporary america the thought of such a crime surely has stirred up emotions a lot br br and this tension still works for me today yeah these guys are selfish ignorant bastards disturbing in how they act it's a deal for them and they want to be good businessmen the fact that business here is kidnapping kids and politicians in the opera br br what makes the movie great however are the creative aspects the kinky ideas of hitchcock the outrageously disturbing scene in the church which brings it to the viewer's attention how alone how abandoned the protagonists are nobody caring nobody helping the people in the church just going home the meeting with the owner of that shop stuffing and preparing dead animals which stresses the somewhat oriental flair the movie has from the opening scenes abroad last not least the role of music in this movie br br music is the key principle here as spoiler the assassination of the targeted politician is to be done exactly in the moment of a loud gong so hitchcock lets the camera follow the orchestra score and you now it will happen in a second bang and then of course doris day singing que sera which became more famous than the movie itself she sings it to the kid of his parents being in the embassy br br all in all a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553633332252502 Review: i finally saw and i have to say that i equally enjoyed it and was dismayed by it what's great about it is the atmosphere the music the location the cinematography and the beautiful cast the story is non existent for sure but with these movies it doesn't really matter the pace in languid and the settings are exotic the film has a lot going for it unfortunately it also has a few things going against it the first thing is that the gorgeous annie belle and the handsome al have no chemistry whatsoever because the two are playing a couple and are on screen for almost the entire length of the film the lack of chemistry between the two is a definite according to imdb al and annie were a real couple when they filmed this movie they sure kept their attraction to each other from showing on screen br br the other problem with is that some sex scenes are just ineffective or even ridiculous there's one sex scene that stands out as one of the silliest i've ever seen in any soft porn flick our young blonde couple are picked up by a helicopter pilot who happens to be a cross dresser the pilot flies over the city to pick up his girlfriend and they have an orgy of sorts in the helicopter in mid air and al is filming all of this with his 16mm camera i kid you not ridiculous we later see that 16mm footage being edited on a while the footage rolls al and annie start making out this scene is actually good but the footage on the screen behind them was at times too much watching the footage of the cross dresser getting it on with his bimbo while the helicopter almost had me rolling on the floor laughing out loud is this supposed to be erotic or believable in any way the last thing i want to see is a woman a man in drag certainly when the man in drag makes for such an ugly woman while a helicopter no less al and annie getting it on was cool as was the music during the entire scene i just wish the footage on the editing screen wasn't so silly br br speaking of drag another dull plot point in which really drags the movie to a crawl are all those moments with the great maria and his two wives a married threesome is an interesting idea but it hardly registers here as hot or even interesting the two women are sorta dull and we rarely see the three having sex in fact keeps his clothes on for almost the entire film even when he's with annie belle this is another minor complaint about there's nudity but it's not as much as other films of the same era it just needed more skin to punch it up br br except for those minor complaints and the drag queen moments is actually very watchable i love these kind of softcore films from the 1970s when the attention was set on mood and atmosphere not the crude stuff we see today br br p s make sure to watch emanuelle in egypt which stars annie al but also another famous screen couple laura gemser and the music in that movie is also great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9616501331329346 Review: less a thriller than an colorful adventure with suspenseful elements the man who knew too much should not be really be compared with such hitchcock masterpieces as vertigo rear window or psycho it is instead more akin to such enjoyable as to catch a thief and north by northwest shot largely on location in morocco and london the film tells the story of a married couple james stewart and doris day whose holiday is interrupted when they innocently run afoul of an assassination plot and when their young son is kidnapped in order to their silence br br james stewart and doris day are quite effective in their roles of the all american couple and the characters are given an unusual twist stewart a midwestern doctor is outgoing but has a touch of the ugly american abroad about his personality day who plays a popular stage and recording star who retired upon her marriage has a suspicious nature these qualities of personality and background play extremely well into the story br br the man who knew too much contains a number of famous scenes both the scene in which stewart drugs day before telling her of the kidnapping and the very complex albert hall sequence involving what seems hundreds of cuts are very powerful less often noticed although to my mind equally if not more satisfactory are the more subtle scenes in which hitchcock combines an edge of suspense along with perverse humor as when stewart attempts some at a shop and day belts out que sera sera written for this film in a most unsuitable way at an embassy cocktail party br br although the man who knew too much lacks the depth and impact of hitchcock's greater work it remains an enjoyable film and one that compares very well with his work as a whole it's hitchcock light but recommended br br gary f taylor aka gft amazon reviewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745791554450989 Review: one of master director alfred hitchcock's finer films this is the story of an american and his family james stewart doris day and their young son who are vacationing in north africa stewart is a doctor and day is a world famous singer they meet a frenchman who speaks the native language and helps them out of an incident on a local bus later one the frenchman whispers something into stewart's ear after he is attacked and dying the rest of the film is a puzzle as stewart tries to save them and solve the mystery the movie is steeped in mystery and strangeness from the exotic locale to the odd occurrences you never really know what's going on in this film why people are appearing until the end and even then you're not sure the final scene takes place in albert hall and is one of the most famous in film which lasts for 12 minutes with no dialog hitchcock had originally made this film in 1934 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5618003010749817 Review: this film is the one which you fall in love with alfred hitchcock shall always remain over the top of any directors of his time the most influential aspects about his films are sheer simplicity gripping drama the another best thing about hitchcock's films is a definite gripping end br br any thing said about the man who knew too much is less the cinematography acting dialogs camera works are magnificent in this movie the song que sera sera at the end shall remain in our memories for life time the film is so enjoyable from start to end that we never know when it ends rarely would hitchcock include humor in his films this film has comic scenes which fits in to the movie br br this film is absolutely brilliant as good as vertigo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982236385345459 Review: am i the only person who believes this american version is far better than the 1934 english film the english version has no suspense looks antique and very low budget and has acting except for peter lorre the 1956 version besides having top production values shows james stewart as the perfect american abroad and gives doris day her best role ever of particular note is the music the music of the american film is almost classic compare the albert sequences of both and you will agree that the bernard music is far more exciting than the original version even though it's basically the same music the only flaw in the 1956 film is the ridiculous encounter in the shop i would appreciate any argument that can prove to me that the english version is better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9328701496124268 Review: alfred hitchcock's remake of the man who who knew too much is usually not considered to be as good as the original but for me it is one of the best films ever i prefer it over vertigo and rear window br br like north by northwest it is the story of an average man who is thrown into the world of international intrigue james stewart plays the father of a son who is kidnapped because he is mistaken for an international spy he will do anything to make sure he gets his son back and protect his family br br while the original was good for it's time it is hard to watch by today's standards the remake has excellent production quality an endearing doris day and a really creepy villain br br don't bother to rent this one because you will want to see it over and over Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8490196466445923 Review: this isn't among my favorite hitchcock films though i must admit it's still pretty good among the things i really liked were the presence of jimmy stewart he always improves even the most mediocre material and the incredibly scary looking assassin who looks like a skeleton with just a thin layer of skin stretched over him although it cost the studio a lot of money i didn't particularly care for doris day in the film she seemed to weep a lot and belts out que sera like a yes i know that she was supposed to sing in that manner but this forever made me hate this song sorry br br the other complaint though minor i had about the movie was that it was a little too polished and hollywood esque the original version also done by hitchcock just seemed a lot and and this added to the scary ambiance Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5021218061447144 Review: if there's one good suspenseful film this is one of them james stewart puts on a dazzling performance as american dr ben mckenna who with his wife and son are in africa on tour they stumble on a murder scene and dr son is kidnapped hours later br br before you can say your seat belts dr mckenna finds out too much about a assassination attempt and tries to stop it however other people know he can be dangerous dangerous to them that is and try to dispose of him br br eventually hank the son is found alive and well br br if you like suspenseful movies this is the one to watch br br my score 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892520308494568 Review: james stewart plays dr ben mckenna who with his wife and son are tourists in an arabian city they get caught up in the middle of a murder scene the victim whispers something in dr ear and he is told to do something br br later his son is kidnapped the kidnappers turn out to be a man and woman he knew but the woman is a bit softer than the man br br the song que sera sera whatever we'll be we'll be is one of the best songs ever sung in any movie br br doris day play's stewart's wife and she sings the song mentioned above her performance is oscar worthy i'm surprised she wasn't even nominated br br my score 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826940894126892 Review: i have been getting into the hitchcock series very much lately i find myself always renting one of his movies when i'm at blockbuster or hollywood video like i said before hollywood is loosing it's touch incredibly i needed a reminder that there are terrific films out there not to mention i want to be a film not a movie buff is there any better way to do that than with alfred hitchcock's movies br br the man who knew too much is another great and exciting thriller starring favorite leading man james stuart and the woman who steals the show day they play husband and wife who go on vacation with their son but when a spy tells james some information that could arrest another spy his son is kidnapped and held for ransom james seems to just doubt and her ability for ideas on how to get their son back but she makes a great comeback and just about ends up being the hero of the flick br br the acting again i would say that was the one who the whole cast james did a great job keeping up together these two made you sit down and never throughout the film i loved the little bit of comedy at the end that alfred added you'll see what i mean i would always highly recommend this film despite not being the best hitchcock film it's still a treasure br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995307981967926 Review: i hate to admit it but i didn't find it to be one of hitchcock's best but nonetheless a riveting climatic thriller in a remake of 1934 movie of the same title dr ben mckenna james stewart – the man who knows too much and his wife jo mckenna doris day are in morocco with their son hank christopher when there is a case of mistaken identity and caught up in the web of an assassination plot the go to extreme lengths to prevent them from with their plot kidnapping their beloved hank br br i found it surprising that doris day who i usually associate with rock hudson comedies was cast in a hitchcock film as i was watching it i soon realized that this was more of a family film compared to hitchcock's other works example psycho and she had singing ability needed to pull off que sera sera which she did beautifully she was well cast as herself and james stewart had chemistry which helped make the couple believable br br in comparison to the great director's other works i believe this isn't as good but it is still a exceedingly entertaining family thriller mystery there is also the added bonus of que sera sera which turned out to be a smash hit for doris day well directed well acted a fine film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893445372581482 Review: i've been strangely attracted to this film since i saw it on showtime sometime in the early 80's i say strangely because it is rather a ludicrous bit of soft core fluff a genre i'm not particularly interested in the dialogue is and philosophical making sense no doubt only to it's franco italian producers and the plot completely extraneous what it does achieve is a wonderfully hypnotic and thoroughly pleasant mood the scenery the beautiful philippines soft focus nudity and wonderful score all contribute to a strange and extremely watchable exercise in a sort of film making seldom seen today it is truly one of my great guilty pleasures i was fortunate enough to find it on an old laserdisc and have watched it more times than i think is healthy a worthwhile Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8584938645362854 Review: ostensibly a story about the young child of jimmy stewart and doris day the kid gets kidnapped to keep his parents quiet they know something about a plot to assassinate the ambassador of an unnamed country during a performance at albert hall in london br br the movie is rich in hitchcockian incidents a friendly but opaque frenchman seems to the innocent stewart a doctor from indiana a little too intensely to be merely curious later the frenchman shows up in arab disguise a knife in his back and whispers some information about the murder plot to stewart stewart tells his wife doris day looking very saucy indeed but refuses to cooperate with the police and risk his son's life br br instead the couple try to track down the assassins buy them off and get their son back taking them from morocco where hitchcock has given us his usual eye view of the customs locations and food to london there is a hilarious wild goose chase involving a set to between stewart and the staff of a shop the staff are more concerned about their half stuffed than anything else and they shuffle around holding the of a leopard and a in the course of the stewart manages to save his throat from being cut by the bill but is bitten on the hand by a stuffed tiger the action along by bernard score the scene ends with stewart rushing out the door hitchcock ends it with a shot of a lion's head gaping at the slammed door there is also a running gag well done about some visitors waiting around the couple's hotel room in london waiting for things to be explained br br there are two serious issues that are lightly touched on one is the relationship between stewart and day which is not as rosy as it ought to be considered as a bourgeois ideal she's been a stage musical star for some years and is known and she's given it all up to marry an ordinary guy who happens to be a doc that's understandable in say a nurse or a flight attendant or almost any woman other than an international star with a promising career in her own right it isn't into but the is noticeable as it was not in the original version it reminds me a little of an exchange between joe and his then wife marilyn monroe who had just returned from entertaining the troops in korea oh joe she did you ever see ten thousand people stand up and cheer seventy thousand joe former hero of the new york yankees br br the second problem is one of allegiance who is of greater social value one's own young son or an unknown ambassador do we put ourselves or our loved ones at risk for the sake of national stability day is faced with this dilemma in its form at the climax in the albert hall her solution opts for allegiance to political stability although her motives are problematic does she scream to save the life or does she do so just to release the anxiety that is overwhelming her alec guiness falling on the detonator at the end of the bridge on the river the photography is extremely good and the settings can be menacing even on a quiet street in a neighborhood of london it's mid day and stewart is alone and determined but frightened too there are footsteps echoing on gulliver street from someone somewhere is he being followed is his life in danger and where the hell is everybody who lives on this street hitchcock pays such close attention to location details that we can make out the garden wall bonding of the bricks beside him br br the director had a rare with francois truffaut while being interviewed for otherwise book truffaut argued that the earlier version of the man who knew too much lacked the depth of the later version hitchcock replied it seems to me you want me to make films for the art house audience but finally agreed that the 1930s version was the work of a talented amateur and this version was the work of a professional no argument there br br this is hitchcock pretty much near his zenith Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7854813933372498 Review: the man who knew too much falls into that hitchcock middle ground that characterized many of his films during the 1950s not a masterpiece of suspense by any means but an awful lot of fun nonetheless br br james stewart and doris day play a vacationing couple who get caught up in a plot heavy on foreign intrigue the famous climactic scene takes place at a classical music concert where someone is going to be assassinated during a particular clash in the score the hitchcock of course lets us know what that point is so that the race to stop the assassin becomes a nail biting race against the br br so much of this movie reminded me of the 1978 chevy chase goldie hawn comedy foul play that i have to believe that film was inspired by this neither film is a big deal but both are easy to enjoy br br grade b Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5388041138648987 Review: dr ben mckenna james stewart and jo mckenna doris day travel to morocco for a holiday where they meet a mysterious man named louis bernard daniel on a bus the next day this man is murdered but before he dies he tells ben a secret an assassination will take place in london the crooks kidnap the couple's son hank christopher olsen making sure ben won't reveal their plan to anybody alfred hitchcock's the man who knew too much 1956 is a very intense thriller the acting is superb as it always is in films james stewart is marvelous doris day is a delightful person and actress and she gets to show her singing talents as well the song que sera sera has an important part in the movie this movie is a movie of many classic scenes in the final scenes at the albert hall done without dialogue you can barely blink your eyes this movie is fifty years old now time hasn't its power in any way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773474335670471 Review: hitchcock's remake of his 1934 film concerns about the known story of mckenna marriage james stewart doris day in the first version leslie banks edna best along with their 11 years old son travelling through morocco during in a bus they know a sympathetic french person daniel in the old version pierre while they are in they also know a couple bernard miles and brenda de and happen suddenly on the scene of a killing the dying whispers a political message then the child is abducted to ensure their silence and mckenna gets help to inspector buchanan ralph truman br br this is a superb movie about a family who stumbles on to an obscure international conspiracy and then they're forced into action is excellently played by james stewart and doris day this exciting film displays suspense intrigue tension and interesting drama well written by john michael hayes and charles bennett packs an ordinary theme of the suspense magician innocent people become caught up in a intrigue and uncanny intelligent villains colorful and glimmer cinematography shot in morocco and london studios by cameraman robert though with excessive for scenes lavish sets by henry hitchcock's usual and working until his recent death of course the highlights are the happenings of the famous royal albert hall of london assassination where a sneering killer reggie tries to execute while composer bernard is conducting orchestra besides at the climax doris day singing sera que meantime her son suffering risks the song won oscar for ray evans jay the story was reviewed for its double characters but today is considered a classic movie and fairly entertaining rating better than average hitchcock's enthusiastic no doubt will enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9506996870040894 Review: i put this second version of the man who knew too much to my top 10 hitchcock movies together with frenzy it's probably the most argued film among the fans of hitchcock i consider it far better than say rebecca which has gained much appreciation br br the film contains many ingenious scenes most of them have been mentioned in other reviews but that's something to be expected from hitchcock it takes almost half an hour until things really start to happen but that time is used for preparing the following happenings which are full of intriguing suspense br br if you can ignore the clumsy rear the only weakness of this film is the main villain played by bernard miles who is a rather flat and undeveloped character luckily there is a creepy assassin in the form of reggie and hank the little boy isn't as irritating as most kids in old movies Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.436381995677948 Review: the movie which was directed by alfred hitchcock was brilliantly made it starts with a family of three a doctor james stewart his wife doris day who is a former stage singer and their young son my guess is about 10 years old who are traveling through for leisure on the bus the bump into a french government agent and they are a little too nice to him he is killed at the after finding out the information he sought he wants to carry this information out to someone so he goes to the only person he even slightly knows james stewart the antagonists kidnap their young boy and say if he tells anything about what the agent told him his son would be killed stewart has to travel to london because that is where his son is and where the that the agent told him about would be the movie is very suspenseful there are many twists and turns typical hitchcock movie also it has just the right amount of comic relief in addition to all of that it won an oscar for doris day's performance of que sara sara this movie is very good it is hard to find a problem about it i would certainly reccomend it to all hitchcock fans and all suspense fans i give this movie an a only because it is a little bit predictable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8902419805526733 Review: the man who knew too much 1955 is alfred hitchcock's own remake of his 1934 thriller about a married couple james stewart and doris day on vacation in morocco where they got caught up in a nightmare that include murder espionage and the worst of all kidnapping of their 10 years old son the movie which hitchcock himself considered superior to the original is a great fun stewart and day have a good chemistry together the film is filled with the wonderful comical scenes and dialogues as well as the scenes of chilling suspense br br the inclusion of que sera sera proved to be a stroke of genius because rarely the song fits the content and plays such an important role in the movie like que sera sera did in the man who knew too much br br hitchcock also treats us to the live music playing from arthur benjamin storm cloud for almost ten minutes while scene in london's royal albert hall where the assassination of a very important politician was attempted takes place and both the scene and the are simply marvelous Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440248608589172 Review: a film that tends to get buried under prejudice and it's a remake doris day is in it she sings hitchcock's second crack at 'the man who knew too is his most under rated film and arguably a fully fledged masterpiece in its own right br br this is in more ways than one doris day's film not only does she give the finest performance of her career more than holding her own against james stewart but the whole film is subtly structured around her character rather than his this is after all a film in which music is both motif and plot device what better casting than the most popular singer of her generation consider day's jo mckenna has given up her career on the stage in order to settle down with her husband and raise their son this seems to be a mutual decision and she doesn't appear to be unhappy but look at the way stewart teases her in the horse drawn carriage over her concerns about louis bernard implying that she is jealous that bernard wasn't asking her any questions about her career this is clearly a joke between them she responds with a de har that the familiarity of this gag suggesting that she has a certain resentment about her and that they both realise it br br after their son has been kidnapped stewart insists on her before giving her the news this is a cruel scene brilliantly played by both actors which illustrates the power in their marriage he is seeking to control and her reactions in essence using his professional knowledge to suppress her voice in the marriage just as his medical career has suppressed her singing career br br the of that voice is demonstrated in the chapel sequence when she has to reign in its highly trained clarity and volume to blend in with the congregation of female they almost act as a warning of what will become of her if she continues to suppress her talent at the albert hall it is her need to cry out to exercise those impressive lungs that saves a man's life and in the embassy finale it is her talent and reputation that allows them to locate their son by contrast all of stewart's masculine activity is his visit to the is a dead end he gets left behind at the church whilst everyone else moves on to the albert hall and his efforts there only succeed in getting the assassin killed thus the police of potentially useful information it is only when his action is joined to his wife's voice in the rescue of hank from the embassy that he actually succeeds in doing something useful br br far from being forced into the film to give day an opportunity to sing sera acts as the first musical device in the film foreshadowing the nightmare that is about to the 'the not ours to indeed it also neatly prepares the way for the finale in which the close bond mother and son share through music will allow doris to save the day br br the most famous sequence in the film makes music the central feature the build up to the assassination attempt in the albert hall this lengthy wordless sequence may be the single most extraordinary thing hitchcock committed to film the ultimate expression of his belief that films should be stories told visually we see people conduct conversations in this sequence but we never hear a word they say we don't need to the images say everything it is also his most exquisite suspense sequence with the pieces moving slowly into place as the music builds the editing is incredibly tight matched to the music perfectly there isn't a frame out of place anything that doesn't relate directly to the assassination is giving the viewer a sense of the environment the geography in which all this is playing out it builds slowly but by the end the suspense is nearly unbearable when jo screams it isn't just a relief for her but for the audience br br the chapel sequence is witty and particularly effective for anyone who has had to sit through a service at a particularly stick in the mud church the embassy sequence seems a little flat after the albert hall one that preceded it on first viewing but second time around actually seems more effective with the final walk at gunpoint really from the gorgeous use of day singing in the background reminiscent of the music as ambient noise in the score as a whole is subtle allowing the music from on screen sources to be effectively br br bernard miles is a low key villain a little banal but with a dry wit he's by brenda de as his wife who walks a fine line between sinister and sympathetic just look at the way she smokes a cigarette whilst her husband the assassin her stance is pure moll the middle england exterior but she clearly has a soft side and possibly feelings towards hank br br stewart is excellent although if hitchcock really did always cast him as as the director's daughter seems to think then it confirms that hitchcock had a cynical view of his audience stewart played a hypocritical intellectual who fascist ideology in rope a voyeur who mistreated his girlfriend in rear window and an obsessive in vertigo day is nothing short of phenomenal just look at her reaction to the news that her son has been kidnapped she never anything but neither does she sell it short this is one of hitchcock's most emotionally effective films he never lets us forget what the stakes are for the they feel the most fully human of all his central characters Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8905372619628906 Review: many reviewers seem to prefer the original version of the man who knew too much which i have not had the opportunity to view by itself the version is a very well done film the run of mid to late fifties hitchcock films including rear window dial m for murder vertigo and to catch a thief as well as this film is one of my favorite periods in his career in the man who knew too much jimmy stewart throws himself into his role as always doris day is very believable in the role of an atypical hitchcock blond i thought there was nothing fake about her performance her character may not have been written as strongly as the original but she's definitely not reduced to the role of a passive yes dear pretty thing on jimmy stewart's arm br br there were some really clever lines written for hank the couple's son who later gets kidnapped in the opening scene on the bus it's too bad christopher olsen read them so it's rare to see a good performance from a child actor in the 50s though most of the rest of the supporting actors in this film were very competent though most notably the assassin played by reggie br br some little touches that make this film undeniably hitchcockian the use of non english dialog especially french something hitch did on a much larger scale in to catch a thief the use of foreboding arabic music in the hotel when the assassin appears stewart and day talking to each other in the church singing their words to the tune of the the albert hall scene specifically showing the musicians and the accomplice following the score building up tension as well as the getting the ready and finally the gun as it appears from behind the curtain it moves so slowly and precisely that it must have been done an effect hitch used at the end of spellbound also br br all in all the man who knew too much is a fun film to watch it's not as deep or as heavily laden with symbolism as some of his films vertigo strangers on a train but all the same it is one of my top five hitchcock masterpieces Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618160724639893 Review: alfred hitchcock shows originality in the remake of his own 1934 british film the man who knew too much this 1956 take on the same story is much lighter than the previous one mr hitchcock was lucky in having collaborators that went with him from one film to the next thus keeping a standard in his work robert did an excellent job with the cinematography and george editing shows his talent ultimately bernard is seen conducting at the magnificent royal albert hall in london at the climax of the picture br br james stewart was an actor that worked well with mr hitchcock in this version he plays a doctor from indiana on vacation with his wife and son when we meet him they are on their way to in one local bus and the intrigue begins his wife is the lovely doris day at her best she had been a well known singer before her marriage and now is the perfect wife and mother the film has some good supporting cast brenda bernard miles daniel alan among others do a great job in portraying their characters br br although this is a light hitchcock one can't dismiss it as a failure the man who knew too much is a change of pace for hitchcock's fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631223678588867 Review: distributor home video br br plot a pretty high school student is marked for unrelenting terror in this suspense filled made for tv movie gail osborne is new in town she makes friends has a boyfriend and everything seems to be going her way that is until she gets an ominous and frightening phone call while babysitting after more and more phone calls she is raped throughout most of the movie she tries to find proof that the person did rape her br br audio video this 1987 vhs edition from stinks there are constant lines at the bottom and top of the screen br br extras no extras from home video br br final thoughts this suspense filled made for tv movie was made in 1978 so don't expect many deaths there are none if you can find this movie with the home video logo on the front then buy it but the version is pretty crappy this can be a little boring but if you are patient the ending is pretty good Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2800441086292267 Review: many people have the irritating habit of dying before completing a vital message thus confusing the hero not to mention the audience br br dr ben mckenna james stewart and his wife jo a former musical star doris day are vacationing in morocco with their son hank christopher olsen when they meet mr and mrs a british couple brenda de and bernard miles they are also befriended by a charming frenchman louis bernard daniel who invites them to dinner but then at the last minute br br the go to a restaurant and end up having their meal with the when they spot louis bernard br br the next day in the market place they are caught in an assassination intrigue while they are wandering in the local market the crowds suddenly to reveal an arab fleeing from his dr mckenna stands amazed as the arab falls into his arms a knife sticking out of his back br br his last breath the dying man some words and collapses dr mckenna is completely taken when the hood falls from his head and he is revealed as bernard in disguise mckenna is left knowing too little but as far as the assassins are concerned too much br br to prevent dr mckenna from revealing what he knows the kidnap his son as a hostage the film is primarily concerned with the dilemma of to get the little boy back safely the subplot about the assassination is just the setup br br the film is a breathless escapade the death of bernard comes suddenly and points out that death comes when we least expect it br br stewart is charged with emotion as the midwestern doctor accidentally involved in political intrigue his perceptive facial expressions and delivery made him convincingly person we could easily identify with it is his temperament that actually sets the pace for the entire film br br by 1956 the lovely doris day had won increasing esteem as an actress as well as a singer she had been particularly strong opposite james cagney in the ruth biopic 'love me or leave me ' but she was still unsure of her basic thespian talents br br the casting of character actor reggie as the assassin is brilliant the man looks like a menace and his portrayal evil Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8628525733947754 Review: alfred hitchcock's more assured telling of a film he made twenty one years earlier is infinitely superior to the original hitchcock said himself that his first version was the work of an amateur and although it certainly isn't a bad film he does appear to be right that being said this remake although definitely better still isn't among hitchcock's best work that's certainly not to say that it isn't good it's just more than a little and that drags it down hitchcock seems all too keen to drag certain elements out and these are parts of the film that aren't entirely relevant to the plot which can become annoying some of these dragged out sequences such as the one that sees james stewart and doris day eating in a restaurant are good because it helps establish the different culture that our american protagonists have found themselves in but for every restaurant scene there's an opera sequence and it's the latter that make the film worse br br the plot follows a middle aged doctor and his wife that go to morocco for a holiday with their young son while there they meet a french man on the bus and another middle aged couple in a restaurant however things go awry when the french man dies from a knife in the back shortly after whispering something to the doctor the holiday then turns into a full blown nightmare when the couple's son is kidnapped which causes them to cut it short and go to london in order to try and find him the film has a very potent degree of paranoia about it and it manages to hold this all the way through in fact i would even go as far as to say that this is the most paranoid film that hitchcock ever made like most of hitchcock's films this one is very thrilling and keeps you on the edge of your seat for almost the entire duration with only the aforementioned opera sequence standing out as a moment in which the tension is there is also more than a little humour in the movie which gives lighthearted relief to the morbid goings on and actually works quite well br br the original version of this story was lent excellent support by the fantastic peter lorre this film doesn't benefit from his presence unfortunately but that is made up for by performances from the amazing james stewart and doris day james stewart is a man that is always going to be a contender for the actor of all time' crown his collaborations with hitchcock all feature mesmerising performances from him and this one is no different although his best performance remains the one in mr smith goes to washington stewart conveys all the courage conviction and heartbreak of a man that has lost his child and would do anything to get him back brilliantly in fact that's one of the best things about this film you are really able to feel for the couple's loss throughout and that serves in making it all the more thrilling doris day on the other hand is a rather strange casting choice for this movie she's definitely a good actress but she's more associated with musicals and seeing her in a thriller is rather odd even if she does get to flex her vocal a little br br as i've mentioned this is not hitchcock's best film but there's much to enjoy about it and although i'd recommend many hitchcock films before recommending this one i'll definitely give it two thumbs up as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817200303077698 Review: the original the man who knew too much brought alfred hitchcock acclaim for the first time outside of the united kingdom of course part of the reason for the acclaim was that folks how hitchcock on such a skimpy budget as compared to lavish hollywood products was able to provide so much on the screen the original film was shot inside a studio br br for whatever reason he chose this of all his films to remake hitchcock now with an international reputation and a big hollywood studio behind him paramount decided to see what the man who knew too much would be like with a lavish budget this is shot on location in and london and has two big international names for box office this was james stewart's third of four hitchcock films and his only teaming with doris day and her only hitchcock film br br i do wonder why hitchcock never used doris again at first glance she would fit the profile of blond leading ladies that hitchcock favored possibly because her wholesome screen image was at odds with the sophistication hitchcock also wanted in his blondes br br doris does some of her best acting ever in the man who knew too much her best scene is when her doctor husband james stewart gives her a before telling her their son has been kidnapped by an english couple who befriended them in morocco stewart and day play off each other beautifully in that scene but doris especially as she registers about four different emotions at once br br day and stewart are on vacation with their son christopher olsen in morocco and they make the acquaintance of frenchman daniel and the aforementioned english couple bernard miles and brenda is stabbed in the back at a market place in and whispers some dying words to stewart about an assassination to take place in albert hall in london their child is snatched in order to their silence br br for the only time i can think of a hit song came out of a hitchcock film doris in fact plays a noted singer who retired from the stage to be wife and mother the song was que sera sera and i remember it well at the age of 9 you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it in 1956 it even with the fast rising elvis presley that year que sera sera won the academy award for best song beating out such titles as true love from high society and the title song from around the world in 80 days it became doris day's theme song for the rest of her life and still is should she ever want to come back br br in fact the song is worked quite nicely into the plot as doris sings it at an embassy party at the climax br br instead of doing it with mirrors hitchcock shot the assassination scene at the real albert hall and like another reviewer said it's not directed it's choreographed you'll be hanging on your seats during that moment br br this was remake well worth doing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8990318179130554 Review: anyone who has ever gone on an audition can certainly relate to this one great story of an aspiring actor and the pressures he must deal with both personally and professionally in order to make it to the big time lou myers as half step wilson provides many hilarious moments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980707585811615 Review: many funny scenes about the people that you don't normally pay attention to in a movie and what they have to do to get work and what happens once they do lou myers was very funny as half step wilson any guy that has a tight group of friends can relate to many of the non movie related scenes scattered throughout the movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5930755734443665 Review: fun story of a regular guy with big dreams this low budget film really hits home showing what it is like trying to become an acting success great performances by lou myers and neighbor alex i alot and even cried a little br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9063568115234375 Review: i thought this was a really cute movie inspiring makes me want to try acting i love kelly and it's nice that i can watch this in addition to all my children i've already watched it 3 times of course i also loved seeing joe barbara especially since another world went off the air Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7583032250404358 Review: this movie was so heart warming a true testament to an actors real life everyday ups and downs it was truly a wonderful experience to share the passion of the actor on film and respect for what it must have taken off screen this film is a reminder to everyone to go for there dreams never give up for the stand in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653623700141907 Review: a superman cartoon br br a huge shipment of gold is being sent across country by train using ultra modern techniques a sophisticated gang of hooded thieves try to the gold with intrepid reporter lois lane as the only passenger on board it's superman to the rescue but now that it's become a runaway train can even he stop the billion dollar limited br br this was another in the series of excellent cartoons max fleischer produced for paramount studio they feature great animation and taut fast moving plots meant to be shown in movie theaters they are miles ahead of their saturday morning counterparts Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8579717874526978 Review: millions in gold is traveling by train to the us traveling along is lois lane to report on it along the way the train is attacked by masked thieves they the car with the armed guards in it and attack the remaining ones this leads to a vicious fight between the remaining guards and the thieves the thieves them but then lois lane jumps in she beats the thieves off the train at one point using a gun but the train starts to out of control lois can't stop it and the thieves will stop at nothing to get the gold good thing superman is on the way br br fast exciting non stop action probably one of the best of all the cartoons just great Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.850757360458374 Review: there is a lot to like in this film despite its humble trappings of a preachy pc tale about rape and the always better than the victim the movie did create a fair bit of suspense in the mystery surrounding who was sending the notes i for one was sure it was the teacher in fact that would have been more probable plot wise because the idea of the best friend's boy friend kind of came out of nowhere i guess the point of that is that rape is omnipresent you never know who it is going to be ms is luminous as always yet see discussion board for my of this statement like all preachy films the plot lasts 15 minutes past the climax so you might want to quit watching at that point unless you are really curious to find out what happens to phillip blythe danner as the mom is in the role she was born to play the over protective mom some good 70s scenes for 70s fans the dark bar that the father goes to in order to drink away his pain is all dark stained beams barrels and a must for fans and highly recommended for fans of 70s high school melodrama or 70s kitsch in general Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7598168253898621 Review: when one watches the animated superman shorts of the 1940s the similarity of the plots can become a bit boring the adversary is most often a mad scientist in a hidden threatening metropolis with some evil invention death rays mechanical monsters electric earthquake magnetic telescope what have you br br this one is refreshingly different the bad ones drive around in a car shooting and bombing but the center of action is the gold train on which lois lane travels as the only press reporter it seems train movies have their own typical ingredients from the great train robbery on and quite some are featured here cars in motion running on the taking the steam from the tender in the back fighting with the engineer a switch turned to the train on a side track the fall of people or the whole train from a high bridge it's all in the few minutes of this lovely piece br br but it wouldn't be a superman film if he didn't do some incredible feats involving balancing and high precision placement to ultimately win the day if you're a fan of train movies don't miss this it's in the public domain and can be legally from archive org Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8478559851646423 Review: while all of the fleischer famous studios superman cartoons are excellent billion dollar limited the third in the series is probably the best of the lot in terms of overall animation plot and pacing why it wasn't even nominated for an oscar as best animated short for 1942 incredibly enough only the first one was in inexplicable br br here lois lane is assigned to cover the transfer of one billion dollars in gold to the u s masked gangsters in their super powered for 1942 car take off after the train determined to get that gold without giving too much away what ensues is a thrill ride for both the characters and the audience with truth justice and superman triumphant at the end br br as they did in all the fleischer famous superman cartoons clayton bud and joan alexander who played clark kent superman and lois lane on radio have the voice work honors here and fleischer perennial jack mercer gets a little to do as one of the bad guys as well Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8913779258728027 Review: i was swept into this series just as surely as the sea would sweep me into its grip although it started out slowly i found that the realism in depicting the ship the variety of characters and lively dialogue keep me watching the protagonist was destined to be challenged grow and change on this voyage and i wanted to be there for it i was not disappointed the series took you from humor to tragedy and everything in between often in the same scene the same breath there was a wealth of emotional interaction and expression relentless and compelling to observe the movement of the ship added an almost fanciful component to the many scenes making the characters ill one moment and adding humor the next br br edmund talbot is a complex character the likes of which we don't see often we may know where the captain stands or mr but they are older men set in their ways talbot was young and arrogant still learning testing himself and being tested he struggled getting along with others and made mistakes like a real person would but had a heart that could be touched that grew with each hard taught experience i appreciate the excellent characterization it's too rare in movies and television Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852191209793091 Review: meticulously constructed and perfectly played to the ends of the earth is a simply astonishing voyage out of our reality and into another age br br based on william trilogy these three 90 minute films chronicle the journey towards both australia and experience of youthful aristocrat edmund talbot benedict aboard an aging man o' war in the early 19th century as he heads for a government position down under br br among the crew and hopeful sharing his passage are a bullying captain jared harris a politically radical philosopher sam neill a 1st lieutenant who's worked his way up from the bottom jamie and the first brush of love in the form of a beautiful young woman joanne page whose ship literally passes in the night br br quite aside from the astonishing degree of physical historic accuracy director david and screenwriters tony and leigh jackson have a eye and ear for the manners and stiff of an earlier time crafting a totally convincing of the era br br life is one brutal monotonous round of squalor and danger after another and as edmund becomes entangled in the loves hopes and of his fellow passengers he experiences a delirious of life's hardships man's and his sentiments br br those who enjoyed master and commander the far side of the world or patrick series of novels on which it was based will love this – for everyone else it's a whole new world to discover Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684767127037048 Review: i saw the second part of this beautiful period piece set on a ship sometime in the 19th century book must be responsible for some of the superb dialogue but everything else was good too i especially liked the way they created the period and feeling of being on the ship so well for me this had a feeling of about it which i know i won't be able to convey in words perhaps it was the way they mixed in technical and historical details about sailing in the eighteen hundreds to the story without messing it up benedict was excellent as was the rest of the cast it's not often a mini series sends me to the zone but this one did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9362112283706665 Review: the three part series ended last night on pbs which i believe was its first wide exposure to an american audience the richness of its text and the unique quality of its filming are high points it seems very novel to view and hear an action play employing the of england jane austen's filmed drawing rooms being the primary example of that form of speech yet it is the scope of drama overwhelming the senses that makes quaint language fit perfectly into each and every scene such bold exposure to an old reality is evocative of literary giants like or shakespeare while at the same time entertaining in the manner of a c s or patrick sea saga the of basic human condition lies at its center br br narrator talbot as played by an actor with the almost perfectly appropriate name of benedict surely not even dickens could beat that one alternates between stodgy and extreme vulnerability an acting tour de force indeed i cannot recall among this very fine cast any misstep of interpretation that is a tribute not only to the actors themselves but to the director as well br br the most impressive element however is how perfectly life aboard a man of war en route to australia in the early 1800's is presented that is especially true of how the motion of the ship becomes almost a character itself something sea stories rarely take into account except as backdrop anyone who has ever experienced de in person will recognize it instantly and appreciate all the more how difficult it must have been to recreate within the context of filming br br this is no fanciful pirates of the caribbean some effort must be in an understanding of its nuances Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8938252329826355 Review: this is the best 3 d experience disney has at their this is certainly better than their original 1960's acid trip film that was in it's place is leagues better than honey i the audience and far more fun barely by the 3 d movie at disney mgm and can even beat the original 3 d movie experience captain this film some of disney's greatest musical hits from the little mermaid and others and brought a smile to my face throughout the entire show this is a totally kid friendly movie too unlike honey and has more effects than the spectacular Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8481402397155762 Review: it's not a movie but an experience br br not the usual eye candy i thought it would be too many things are happening at once your senses almost couldn't handle it a product of cutting edge technology we were torn between just sitting back to enjoy the show and putting our 3d glasses on and off to decipher the magic the music is great it's a concert the disney characters are in it and you get to be part of their world it's funny it's magical it's exciting i know this is beginning to sound like an advertisement but it really is that awesome beats christmas in bringing out the kid in you br br this attraction alone already makes going to disney all worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639059901237488 Review: i'm not a disney fan at all but i happen to be in orlando for a friend's wedding so my traveling partner and i went to disney for a few days i haven't seen a good 3 d effect in well ever so i usually try to stay away from these the 3 d effect in this was so good i'm a grown man of 38 and even i wanted to try and reach out and touch it's that good word of advice at the end look to the back of the theater on the wall put it like this the first time i saw it the effect wasn't working so i told my friend it would have been nice if my friend said that's exactly what happens it's not working for some reason it's an awesome show you will not be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7070993185043335 Review: i recently visited the magic kingdom as an adult with my mom her best friend and my adult sister disney world is often mistakenly perceived as a place for just children but when you see quality shows like you realize that the magic of disney is for everyone it was such a great show that we left the theater and turned around and got in line again and then a third time it was absolutely breathtaking i would encourage anyone who goes to disney world to check out this show which is not just a show but a world wind fun filled ride with donald as he once again lets his temper get him in trouble Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582210183143616 Review: are you in the house alone belongs to the pre cable tv days when the networks were eager to offer an alternative to popular tv shows it is well made thriller with a talented cast and credible situations kathleen plays a high school student who gets a series of threatening letters everyone seems to think that it is nothing more than a prank but is really scared tony bill and blythe danner play parents ellen travolta john's sister is the high school principal and dennis quaid has one of his earliest roles as a cocky rich kid it's a competent chiller with a still relevant social message is lovely if you are 30 or older you will remember that she was very popular among youngsters blythe danner who i usually don't like gives a truly moving performance nice little film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819324612617493 Review: this program was on for a brief period when i was a kid i remember watching it whilst eating fish and chips br br riding on the back of the hype this series was much in the style of and the like except more there was a geeky kid who's computer somehow created this guy he'd go around solving crimes and the lot br br all i really remember was his fancy car and the little flashy thing that used to draw the car and help him out generally br br when i mention it to anyone they can remember very little too was it real or maybe a dream Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.559584379196167 Review: this movie is amazing you will never laugh harder it's a target no i think it's yes it's a boob this movie gets funnier by the second like when jackie chan's character finally dies in his final fight scene this movie is like congrats if you buy or rent this you'll never return it in my opinion i didn't and i haven't found it in a store since i watched this movie once and i was forever in love with kung fu action flicks if you're looking for an amazing film in the realm of great production value good or even mediocre acting and good special effects this is not that movie if you're looking for laughs and timeless pick this up for a dollar and you'll probably never let it go with friends popcorn and drinks it's the perfect evening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559707641601562 Review: the hand of death most definitely rates a ten on a scale of one to due in no small part to john woo's masterful direction coupled with superb cinematography some of the leisurely tracking shots alone are worth the price of a rental there are moments when this one borders on becoming an art house film both james and sammo hung make for the kind of villains you can't help but love to hate is particularly good as the of the bad it's a role reversal the likes of which i don't think i've ever seen before normally played a hero and in fact with his moustache i didn't even recognize him at first goofy buck teeth only make an already unsavory character seem even more flawed that he also happens to be a skilled martial artist makes him even less likable in a villain you love to hate kind of way his choreography of the fight scenes throughout is fantastic jackie chan appears briefly early on and late in the going as a and i believe i actually glimpsed yuen somewhere along the way tan as the lead is nothing less than magnificent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.906595766544342 Review: the hand of death aka countdown in kung fu 1976 is a vastly underrated early work by director john woo the film stars dorian tan tan liang and features jackie chan sammo hung and james in significant supporting roles many people believe or have been lead to believe by deceptive advertising that this is a jackie chan film this is not a jackie chan film dorian tan is the star but jackie gives one of his best most serious early performances br br the hand of death is about a shaolin named tan who is sent on a mission to assassinate a shaolin traitor named and protect a revolutionary named zhang yi woo along his journey meets up with a young named tan chan and a disgraced sword fighter chang known as the both men have suffered at the hands of and want to take revenge the three team up to defeat and his eight and escort the revolutionary to safety br br the martial arts action is above average under the direction of sammo hung dorian tan uses his trademark high kicks very effectively as the northern eighteen styles kicks along with some southern five styles boxing sammo hung and jackie chan provide excellent martial arts performances as well james is not the greatest martial artist on the jade screen but does an acceptable job some of the early fights are a bit slow and seem over choreographed but the final featuring chan tan and hung are very good br br director john woo provides plenty of interesting character development in the film which is refreshing the cinematography by leung wing kat is very stylish unique and beautiful for a kung fu film of this era joseph music a combination of soft and 70's shaft style orchestral pieces is kung fu cinema at its best hand of death is not jackie and usual kung fu comedy hand of death is a serious straightforward revenge driven story br br hand of death aka countdown in kung fu is an underrated classic in the old school kung fu genre the film is one of the best artistically of its time and a preview of the great things to come from jackie chan and sammo hung great choreography is put on display here before his directorial debut and chan's early charisma and talent can be clearly seen br br hand of death is a solid stylish old school kung fu film and a brilliant early work of the legendary john woo br br kung fu genre rating 7 5 10 br br to tan referring to his new weapon the little eagle wing god lance br br tan just a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657644629478455 Review: this movie is an piece from terminator to robocop br br stan winston did the br br in this film a scientist working in a sinister company with a really creepy boss they always are gets is killed by them in a horrible lab explosion and has his brain placed inside an indestructible robot body br br the rest of this movie goes on with a romance angle as this cyborg man consciousness and havoc while trying to communicate with his wife played by the gorgeous back then in 1986 terri austin he tries to with his old life like in that scene in robocop br br the rest of this movie is about breaking things while trying to defeat the evil his evil boss from him for some ill defined humans into project br br this film pays homage to previous movies like the day the earth stood still as the cyborg breaks free like the giant robot does br br except for the designed by stan winston this movie's production values are typically canadian sleazy br br pam grier stars in this film as an hired killer commando a cheap role of the likes she was doing so much of during the 80's br br as for a sci fi horror b movie out of 4 stars this film ranks about a 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.03888212516903877 Review: the combination of amazing special effects and oscar worthy acting makes the one of the most important sci fi films of recent years for some reason still unknown to me this gem was found in a bargain bin why some worthless human thought it right to dirty a modern classic by to a bargain bin is beyond me i have never been so terrified by a man in tin foil and random bursts of fire forget terminator robocop aliens and other films that ripped off this masterpiece the is an unstoppable force Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8698761463165283 Review: looks as if the robocop writer has been the this is a very solid horror action movie about a man set up in an accident to be used in cruel experiment anyone who have seen robocop knows the story watch out for pam grier as a bitchy and darn good looking assassin this highly effective violent and bloody horror movie may not be to liking but this canadian outing is well worth seeking out for anyone who is fan of the genre 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926611185073853 Review: as a fan of robocop i always loved this movie i seen it when it first came out and finally i bought it on dvd from brazil it was never released in the us on dvd i like the film but like everything else in this world everyone has their opinion love it or hate it no matter what a movie does someone will always say why didn't they do it another way in other words you cant please everyone if you love robocop you will love this film to me its so unique thats its not cheesy or silly like a lot of lower budget movies this film always kept me interested i can see a few scenes that robocop borrowed from here but tell me what movies don't do that a lot of films use other ideas from other movies and sometimes change them around fun film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742083549499512 Review: scientist carl well played by david gets blown up something terrible in a deliberate chemical explosion he has his brain transplanted in the body of a nearly indestructible metal cyborg suit by his evil colleagues who are led by wicked obsessive fellow scientist alex a perfectly hateful portrayal by richard cox embarks on an all out killing spree it's up to nasty mercenary hunter a wonderfully loathsome turn by the divine pam grier to put a stop to him director jean claude lord who previously helmed the under appreciated slasher psycho thriller visiting hours stages the plentiful action scenes with considerable verve and maintains a pace throughout thus ensuring that this flick sizes up as an enjoyably trashy sci fi horror action outing character easily cops top acting honors as disgusting fat creep burt who in the movie's single most tasteless sequence has a brutal with pregnant wife lauren a winning performance by the lovely teri austin stan nifty make up f x and paul thrilling score further add to the overall sleazy fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972466766834259 Review: to power in 1933 hitler and his national socialist german workers party which of course we all know as the nazis their grip on the country more and more as the time went by early in their rough of the german people they called any and all artists newspaper men and film makers into their nazi in order that the may be informed of just what the newly declared third reich aka expected of them br br when the master director from the german cinema's silent and expressionist era mr fritz lang was called in to meet with herr he listened and said nothing immediately after leaving the minister of office herr lang went directly to the train station and took a passenger directly to paris not even going back to his residence fritz lang did not return to germany at least not until many years later he remained in france eventually to the united states of america br br mr lang went right to work in america creating a variety of most enjoyable solid and substantially literate upper movies for many a year included in this of titles is today's lucky subject western union 20th century fox 1941 br br typically a film about the old west and pioneer days needed both quality as well as quantity of cast western union qualified on both we are treated to a fine array of starring talent as well as a supporting cast which makes just about every minute and each scene a delight to our senses br br heading up the are robert young randolph scott dean jagger and virginia gilmore others prominently displayed are folks like john carradine playing not a vampire or other scary guy but a physician george slim veteran character actor silent film veteran and graduate of mack keystone comedies chill wills always dependable supporting player and former singer in the avalon boys and burly bad guy barton added to this mix we have names like russell hicks victor killian minor watson george chandler richards irving bacon james francis ford frank and kermit ken br br prominent in those american indians featured are chief big tree chief and mr jay also featured is that one great representative of the aboriginal peoples of north america is that great singularly impressive and memorable example of the red man the louisiana native iron eyes cody born of sicilian immigrant parents br br the filming of the fine outdoor scenes was done on location in arizona and utah and rendered in the highest grade of available there is no monument valley but then that's the province of mr john ford in some respects this film is a far more amazing accomplishment than we might think for it took a sort of pulp magazine story adapted it to the tastes and of the pre war america of the late thirties and early forties all of this being done by a german born director who was only had been in hollywood and america for the shortest length of time br br in its final analysis western union while it may not be the most historically accurate example of the western genre we just don't care it scores in all of the necessary categories needed for a great night at the movies so who really cares about little details such as accuracy br br we give mr lang and 20th century fox a rating of br br note we just saw a special on pbs station here in chicago that was all about all of the film actors directors and other whom the nazi rise to power caused to take refuge in america and hollywood it seems that movie folks and scientists were the biggest for germany at this particular time being that the scientists who built the atomic bomb as well as the future nasa people came from europe at this time br br poodle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9321501851081848 Review: okay i love this movie i watched it over and over again it is so hard to tell who the attacker is you keep thinking it's one person then another then back to the first person then another person it is so suspense full you want to fast forward your tv to the end to see who it is br br summary gail osborne is raped and left at her home she is in the hospital and begins to tell the story of how she was raped it goes from her meeting her steady boyfriend to her teacher who takes a liking to her to her ex boyfriend all different stories all suspects but who did it br br i love the acting they have a lot of great talent in here the suspense is wonderful and the settings are superb if it comes on tv watch it 1 2 stars 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694697260856628 Review: this is a very very odd film one that is so odd it's best you just see it for yourself the film begins with a jaded professor his class because the students have the audacity to not be as incredibly brilliant as he is you can tell very quickly that this man is a total cynic finding the value in practically nothing but sticking to his own inner sense of self importance additionally he seems tired and bored with the monotony of life br br later in the film he walks into a bank robbery and manages to annoy the robbers so much that one of them shoots him in the head oddly this is only half way through the film and what followed was a very bizarre narration of the final seconds of his life this is when the film becomes exciting because the style of the narration is just like one of this literature novels one that is intelligently written and says things the way we wish we could all say them br br see this weird film it's amazingly compelling and not like anything i've ever seen before Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6199691295623779 Review: this western was set in and had to do with the creation of the first lines that were laid by western union while nice guy dean jagger sporting lots of hair did his best to get this done there was a bad guy just waiting to this for his own selfish reasons so it's up to either randolph scott or robert young to save the day br br this is certainly one of the better 1940s westerns i have seen and it nearly garnered an 8 it was that good however for the life of me i have no idea why fritz lang was assigned to direct this film after all he knew nothing about westerns his forte was drama and i guess this movie is a drama of sorts just set in the old west strange yes but it seemed to work out okay though i wonder how this great german director felt about being given this job br br as for the rest of the film it's exceptional with vivid color great location shooting and very good acting as usual randolph scott put in another relaxed and realistic performance i was surprised though with robert young being also cast in the film but it was a good casting decision he was supposed to be a harvard educated when i saw barton was also in the film i pretty much assumed he'd be the baddie and my thoughts were well founded since he made a career out of playing jerks as for the script it seemed pretty ordinary for the most part but the final showdown between scott and barton was a lot better than i'd hoped making this movie ending on a very high note Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8212993741035461 Review: western union tells in melodramatic fashion the of telegraph lines between two points out west siblings dean jagger and virginia gilmore work for western union and randolph scott and robert young work for the indians and some bad white guys get in the way but nothing can stop america's progress this sense of manifest destiny is greatly enhanced by a first rate musical score and vibrant color photography scott is a bank robber looking to his ways and both he and engineer young vie for the attention of the perky gilmore lots of great character actors help keep the large production moving forward Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9616538882255554 Review: this is a sort of hidden gem it has little to no promotion no fanfare no classic status and it deserves all of the above one of the great directors of cinema fritz lang has created a real gem in this excellent western a fine cast led by randolph scott in probably one of his greatest performances the always sturdy dean jagger robert young as a surprisingly accomplished dude plus many veteran character actors chill wills slim john carradine barton and others in an exciting zane grey story of the laying of the western union cable across country it has tense drama of humor and great effects it's reminiscent of demille in ways and yet fritz lang leaves his own stamp on it at very least this is a damned good western Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980585515499115 Review: here's another of the 1940's westerns that i watch whenever it comes on tcm or because although it may be flawed historically it is extremely entertaining and well acted plus it's got randolph scott my favorite actor second only to gary cooper well ok fourth behind coop charlton heston and gregory peck but the film itself to me anyway is reasonably historically accurate and as i said before well acted and flows very well i bet i've seen it 50 or 60 times and enjoy each viewing more than the one before i have it on tape from tcm but would buy it in a minute if it ever came out on dvd see it if you haven't i guarantee you'll like it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805655479431152 Review: lang does hawks as well as hawks does in the first part of this extraordinary western before settling down into typical dark and guilt haunted lang for the finale br br this is one of those films that shows its greatness almost instantly but at the same time very subtly vance shaw randolph scott is on horseback and being pursued we know not why he stumbles on wounded edward dean jagger and decides to take his gun and horse but discovering that is in a bad way decides to fix him up first this is conveyed mostly through facial expressions and very brief clipped dialog in 2 minutes we know that shaw is an outlaw but basically a good guy shaw ends up helping on his way to civilization then disappears br br cut to a few weeks or months later with on the and in charge of an expedition to lay telegraph wire going west from he hires shaw as a scout who tries to leave when he finds out that is in charge but wants him anyway a debt and something quality also hired is a son of a of the project but the richard blake robert young is quite competent as he shows right away in an amusing but exciting busting sequence both of the hires vie for sister sue virginia gilmore who again not typically seems quite as able to take care of herself as any man the camaraderie between the three men the comedic elements involving an unwilling cook and various rough and tumble types and the wonderfully played light romantic elements dominate the first third of the film and reminded me more of howard red river or only angels have wings than most lang but they are so well played and the action progresses so naturally that it doesn't matter and doesn't alter our pleasure if it does perhaps change our expectations as the more usual themes of the haunted past dark secrets and the immense pull of the easier destructive and evil ways come to dominate the later part of the film shaw's old pals come back to haunt him as the the wagon train and its wires move attacks mount on the crew and shaw has to wrestle with what if anything he is to tell about his tortured relationship with jack barton leader of the outlaws br br beautifully shot in early technicolor and moving fairly seamlessly from sound stages to western locations this is for my money easily lang's best western and one of his very best films conveying as as any of his films the tragic inability of men to escape their pasts and build a new future scott is as good as i've seen him showing more with a flick of an eye than a lot of actors can do in a paragraph of dialog and the rest of the cast is uniformly fine the inevitable showdown between shaw's past criminal life and his potential future is extraordinary and a surprise even for a longtime lang such as myself and even in 1941 it seems there was no place more fraught with meaning on the of civilization than the barbershop and the dusty street outside you can get a shave you can feel like a new man but you can't really ever be one as long as the old ties are still holding you back br br genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797481894493103 Review: one of the best western movies ever made unfortunately it never got the recognition it deserved the storyline the action and the music was in my mind one of the best i give it a double a randolph scott gave a terrific performance along with the other members of the cast the ending was one of the best of any western made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9316180944442749 Review: if western union isn't exactly the real story of the construction of the telegraph it certainly does capture the spirit and dedication of the people involved with the project br br dean jagger is the man in charge and one fine day he's thrown from a horse and sustains some fractured ribs an outlaw on the run randolph scott finds jagger and is ready to steal his horse but changes his mind and brings jagger to help later on he's hired by western union and works for jagger br br jagger also hires a young played by robert young who's an engineer young is doing one of his few loan out films away from mgm for 20th century fox both young and scott become friends but rivals for sister virginia gilmore br br western union has plenty of action enough to satisfy any western fans the telegraph crew has to deal with outlaws indians and your garden variety labor troubles br br slim as the timid cook and victor killian as the frontier character assigned to guard him have some of the funniest scenes they both provide some good comic relief br br fritz lang got good performances from his cast and kept the film moving along western union is solid western entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914790987968445 Review: i first saw this film in the theater way back in the 40s when i was a kid and always remembered the ending there is nothing like the first impression but some movies are always a treat each time they are viewed something just resonates with them this is one of those films and i agree with another reviewer who said fritz lang should have directed more westerns to add to it i have always liked randolph scott and robert young in fact robert young stars in what i consider my favorite movie if i have to name just one not an easy thing to do that film is northwest passage it led me to the superb historical novels of kenneth roberts western union likewise led me to reading zane novel which in this case turned out to be one of those rare cases where i like the movie better than the novel not that novel is a bad one i just like the movie story better the movie in no way resembles the novel it is a completely different tale one of the biggest from a book i have seen br br i can't add much to the other reviews except to say i agree with many of them i too wish it would be released on dvd whatever happened to randolph scott happened to the best of me Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6096288561820984 Review: fritz lang directed two great westerns western union and the return of frank james the frank james movie equals jesse james western union is one of randolph scott's great westerns i have never seen robert young in a western before he is terrific as the telegraph employee this is the only movie i can think of that is about the telegraph company opening up in the west it is a high geared story about the telegraph in the west a triangle love story and about loyalty br br the supporting cast is superb dean jagger who made a few westerns plays the telegraph manager virginia gilmore who plays mr sister is the love interest in the movie ms gilmore had a short career in movies she quit films in 1952 and became a drama coach she is primarily known as the first mrs yul brynner it is great to see slim in a movie with mr scott again they were in two other great movies rebecca of farm and jesse james Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9535454511642456 Review: hard to believe this was directed by fritz lang since he mostly directed crime dramas and mysteries this movie has a cast that includes robert young randolph scott dean jagger and john carradine scott plays an outlaw who tries to go straight and leave his old gang and winds up saving life jagger works for western union a telegraph company that plans to have out west jagger hires a lot of men to make sure it is done because they have to worry about indian attacks and bandits scott is in charge of the men and young is a telegraph expert who can't shoot a gun but can ride scott meets up with his old gang who want to stop them but scott can't tell anyone it's a pretty good western and lang should of directed some more westerns Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43392810225486755 Review: doe eyed high school student kathleen is found beaten and br br raped in the opening scenes of this made for tv movie the film br br then flashbacks to the few days before the rape as is br br harassed by a stranger br br and scott and her best friend robin and br br dennis quaid are double dating early on anxious parents br br laid back tony bill and shrill blythe danner wait at home br br hands and so on right away the 1970's makes its dated br br entrance as the young couples discuss the romance and love in br br three days of the br br an amateur photographer begins getting threatening notes br br stuffed in her locker at school the film makers wisely give us a br br whole slew of suspects new boyfriend br br boyfriend dad ex boyfriend and what about that br br overly friendly photography class teacher who wants to be a br br little more sexy in her self portraits i knew who the rapist was br br because the video company video box has a picture of br br the attack on the back cover destroying any suspense in that br br regard br br without giving away who the attacker is begins getting br br harassing phone calls and is eventually raped the movie then br br heads south as she makes like nancy drew and secretly sets up br br a time lapse camera to catch the guy stalking another student br br finally the film makers tack on a hokey ending narration from br br about the lack of understanding for the victims of rape in that br br day and age br br the suspense here is very real without going over the top into br br scary movie stuff is very good and watch for her and br br scene in an abandoned theater both do great jobs the br br film is full of familiar faces including ellen travolta in a small role br br and everyone is professional br br this was made in 1978 and it shows i am sure no one had any br br idea that this would be reviewed in 2001 by an horror br br movie lover who needs to get to bed and be up early in the br br morning but some of the attitudes here are the br br teacher who tells to be sexy is never made to explain what br br exactly he had in mind nowadays if any high school teacher said br br that then that would have been a made for tv movie on its own br br after is raped the rapist is still a part of her life as warrants br br are issued blah blah blah there may not be a case because br br is not a virgin and cannot prove she was raped by whom br br she said many of these problems have been addressed with br br modern technology and efforts but this film obviously br br knew it would have a chance to add to the reform debate rape is br br an act of violence that has not gone away but efforts today to catch br br the attackers are miles ahead of twenty four years ago the br br problem is the anti rape angle feels tacked on like an br br afterthought before that we have a tight little that has br br real honest to god characterization after the rape everything br br changes and not for the better br br i remember from the '70's and '80's and who could forget br br her revealing role in the betsy but she has not done anything in br br almost ten years this is a shame since she was very good way br br back then br br i will recommend are you in the house alone based on the br br acting alone with a reluctant nod to at least the first two thirds of br br the film if you want to relive 1970's made for tv high school life br br this is your cup of br br this is unrated but contains physical violence some sexual br br violence and some adult situations Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.655529797077179 Review: while escaping from a heist of a bank the outlaw vance shaw randolph scott helps edward dean jagger the chief engineer of the western union that is the wild west and had had an accident with a horse in vance and is hired to work for the western union with the team that is the poles and cable from to salt lake city vance and the engineer from harvard richard blake robert young flirt with the gorgeous sister sue virginia gilmore and she chooses vance however his past haunts him when the outlaw jack barton steals the western union cattle disguised of indians br br western union is a good but predictable western directed by fritz lang the story shows the difficulties of the brave and idealistic men responsible for the telegraph through the west facing thieves and indians the entertaining story has action drama romance and funny situations but with the exception of the identity of jack there is no surprise in the story randolph scott gives another magnificent performance with a great cast my vote is seven br br title brazil the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976017415523529 Review: i doubt if the real story of the development of western union would ever have gained a real audience instead of talking about the building of the telegraph system out west it was the story of board rooms dominated by one of the most interesting and disliked of the great robber jay gould gould picked up the struggling company and turned it into a communication giant and part of his attempt at a national railway system to rival but this while interesting is not as exciting as the story of the laying of the telegraph lines themselves at least that is how audiences would see it jay gould died in had he lived into the modern era and invested in hollywood he probably would have agreed to that assessment too br br the film deals with how the laying of the telegraph system is endangered by indians on by one jack barton a is not happy with the development of a communication system that will certainly put a in his abilities to evade the police in the he is confronted by the man in charge of the laying of the telegraph wires edward dean jagger associate richard blake robert young and a quasi lawman vance shaw randolph scott who is brother blake an with little understanding of the west is romancing sister sue virginia gilmore but finds it hard to get used to his new surroundings but he does become a close friend of shaw especially in trying to confront br br was a real western criminal by the way and the subject of a section of mark it he was hanged in the but he did not have any involvement in stirring up indians against or telegraph companies however makes him a memorably evil and totally vicious type his killing of one of the major characters is done suddenly and from behind and he views the corpse as though he has just got rid of an annoyance but lang is responsible for that as well as other touches look at the sequence with chill wills where he is on a telegraph pole it he spits tobacco juice several times while talking to young who gets a little splattered then there is an indian attack which we watch from the ground level at the conclusion young suddenly gets splattered again but it's not brown but red that covers him he looks up at the top and there is wills with an indian arrow through him br br it is an exciting film to watch and well worth catching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587530493736267 Review: western union is something of a forgotten classic western perhaps the reason for this lies in the fact of its on dvd in the united states however all is not lost as it has now appeared on region 2 in england this being a blessing in some ways is not only incongruous but totally ironic when one considers that a movie depicting the founding and establishment of such a uniquely american organization as the western union telegraph company is without a region 1 release it beggars belief it simply doesn't make sense br br produced by fox in 1941 western union was directed by fritz lang this was only the second occasion the great german director to direct a western he had done an excellent job the year before with fox's the return of frank james and would have only one more western outing in 1952 with the splendid notorious lang was no ford or hawks but with western union he turned in a fine solid western that holds up very well beautifully photographed in early three strip technicolor by edward it boasted a good cast headed by robert young randolph scott and dean jagger the female lead is taken by virginia gilmore who really has little to do in the picture an actress who never made anything of her career her presence here is merely br br it is curious that robert young has top billing over scott it is clearly scott's picture from the very beginning when we first see him in the film's terrific opening scene being chased by a posse across the plains young doesn't have much to do throughout the movie and seems out of place in a western he just looks plain silly going up against barton in a gunfight an actor who never really distinguished himself except perhaps with crossfire 1947 young appeared in a string of forgettable romantic comedies in the forties and fifties culminating with his greatest success when for seven years he was tv's marcus md in the seventies he died in 1998 at the age of 91 br br western union recounts the connection by telegraph wire of and salt lake city scott plays a reformed outlaw hired by western union boss dean jagger to protect the line from and to also take on and his gang who are trying to destroy the line for their own devious ends robert young is the young engineer from back east who joins the company and with scott for the affections of miss gilmore some comic relief is provided by and irritatingly so some would say by slim and john carradine turns up in a meager role as the company doctor br br altogether though a good western albeit on region 2 but in sparkling good quality that fans will be delighted with my only is that there are no extras not even a trailer and that terrible cover with those dull graphics ugh br br footnote interestingly the associate producer on western union was harry joe brown who later with randolph scott would create a partnership that would produce some of scott's finest westerns in the fifties Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29435816407203674 Review: i saw this years ago and it's entertaining but not profound the basic story is of a young man who dreams of midian though he's not sure where it is or even if it really exists br br spoilers follow he finally visits it gets transformed to a nightbreed creature by being bitten by another one then he has to help the other members of the nightbreed because they're being attacked by canadians save for the accents they all act like good ol' boys not much in tune with the canadian psyche eh someone observed for monsters or nightbreed substitute jews and for the canadians humans substitute nazis and you're supposed to get an insight into the struggle by the monsters versus the humans well maybe br br one major objection i had was that while the underground city was interesting it was rather ramshackle and frankly dirty this must be a convention for movies with underground one would think that if the monsters were the good guys some would have at least a little sense of decor br br the storyline is a tad thin but that's to introduce characters but it's entertaining enough for a repeat view Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7741246819496155 Review: featuring some amazing and wonderful characters a new mythology superbly designed and executed sets nightbreed is a great film br br sadly the lack of a well known lead actor lead to the film finding obscurity br br perhaps also the homosexuality of the director lead to the film being unwittingly censored by the white audience the film br br none the less the film is a treasure of the monster movie superhero genre br br a sequel featuring highlander style flashbacks to different in history would be interesting br br another idea would be the foundation of the new midian perhaps in texas somewhere or the of with crocodile men and a traveling freak circus Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9020645618438721 Review: nightbreed blew my mind the first time i saw it and it's held up quite well over the years the sets and monster effects work are some of the best i've ever seen nobody i know seems to have seen this film which i believe at the box office because of the lack of interest in horror in the early nineties it plays like a dark horrific fairy tale and is a lot deeper then you'd think with a strong message against bigotry presented by a rich mystical past that clive barker created what sucks is the film ends on a really cool sequel note that we'll probably never see my only minor gripe is that craig sheffer is only a passable actor at best and the the project might have benefited with a better actor in the part just a minor complaint though as sheffer does alright i had a similar issue with scott bakula in barker's lord of illusions not really a terrible performance but i just didn't like him in the role as much as i would have other people Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6234133839607239 Review: delivers great acting and greater special effects stars david cronenberg one of my personal favorites as decker it's special effects on the monsters were so good you thought they might be really deformed clive barker however demented scored a perfect 10 on my list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873091578483582 Review: let me say from the outset i'm not a particular fan of this kind of film but nightbreed holds a certain fascination for me with a message about perspective br br back in the old days the folks who inhabit midian would have been called zombies the undead and according to what clive barker has given us certain members of human kind in this craig sheffer are born with the potential to become part of that world br br psychiatrist david cronenberg at first looking like the mild mannered professional has taken unto himself a fanatical mission to rid the world of the nightbreed he tricks the police into killing sheffer but sheffer goes to a graveyard named midian cemetery where the nightbreed and live underground br br sheffer has also left a girl friend anne bobby who still has feelings for him even after he's been killed and is now one of the undead she tries in her own small way to be a bridge to br br clive barker's creatures are a pretty gruesome looking lot and are not particularly fond of humans but it's plain to see that if humans left them alone the nightbreed in turn not bother with them br br your sympathies are definitely with the nightbreed especially after seeing a fanatic like cronenberg and redneck police chief charles in action br br clive barker's been an out gay man for some time now and some have suggested to me that the nightbreed is a metaphor for gay people i can see where that would come in especially since there are a whole lot of people who don't even think of gays as anything human because they're taught that way br br granted nightbreed is pretty bloody with a lot of gratuitous violence but it also does make you think and i do like the way clive barker does turn traditional theology on its head and makes craig sheffer a kind of messiah for the nightbreed creatures Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9560990929603577 Review: clive barker of hellraiser fame has written and produced a fantasy horror film that is funny and exciting br br the make up done by bob keen and geoffrey was fantastic it took quite an imagination to come up with these mutants that lived underground it was really a treat to see the quality of work br br it wasn't particularly horrible as the worst creature was actually a human serial killer br br i just saw craig sheffer in shadow of doubt the other day and he did a good job in this film also nothing spectacular but fair this was only anne third film and she was good also br br the ending was spectacular and the rednecks got their just desserts as did david cronenberg ha Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6740099787712097 Review: this movie is directed by clive barker he really knows how to establish a rapport between the audience and the characters i think there is a sequel missing for this one barker should have dedicated to the sequel for this movie instead of doing the boring lord of illusions that is one i think was a real garbage but i also think that because of this and because of the lack of the sequel has become a dark cult classic of horror films Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3006902039051056 Review: an enjoyable movie without a doubt and very evocative of both its era and that very particular stage in any boy's of but i have to say that having read the very positive comments here i was a bit disappointed the period was captured but the plot was desperately thin the whole thing revolves around the most egregious bit of miscasting in the history of school plays the idea that would ever be chosen to play not only one of only three star turns but a is risible and without that nada the sub plots bore no relation that i could see to the main plot all of them could be removed in their entirety without in any way affecting the main story which surely suggests a fundamental flaw when all your sub plots look like padding you know a central idea is being stretched beyond its limits nevertheless it's a benign movie with its heart in the right place there are some fine performances and you just get the feeling that everyone involved felt at the final ' that good feeling permeates the film and that has to count for something a flawed really quite good movie 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.946436882019043 Review: the film is one of the best horror films i have ever seen overall i'm not a big fan of horror films but there is something about this film that is more atmospheric and different from any other horror film i have ever seen many horror films i've seen i've enjoyed watching however as they are based on horror i know that the stories are unreal as they are fictional therefore i can't take them all seriously on the other hand is a unique horror genre as it has a feel of realism that i've seen in very few other horror films br br this films story on how a man gets murdered and ends up living with the undead in an underground cemetery shelter with undead monsters is the kind of story a person would get from a dreaming nightmare as its a very unique and original storyline most horror films i've seen are all quite fake but because nightbreed was so incredibly sophisticated and directed with superb acting especially by craig sheffer aaron boone amazing special effects great lighting and fantastic dialogue i found this film to have a sense of depth and maturity with no silly fake horror parody whatsoever that many other horror films have nightbreed as well as being horror has elements of thriller romance and action all in one if you haven't seen this film i recommend you watch it as i rate it a 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859182834625244 Review: i experienced nightbreed for the first time on television a year ago and i was pleasantly surprised with the results br br clive barker is said to have horror with hellraiser but this is a film that effectively his cinema career somewhat what an unfortunate thing to happen because like the inhabitants of midian this film seems to be misunderstood br br barker has created a cross breed of genre staples in this story it begins as a traditional horror film but soon becomes a fable regarding mans inhumanity to man evoking sympathy for the devil is tough at the best of times but when the characters are as visually demonic as they are in this film it becomes nigh on impossible cue the child the practically klan like human and holy wrath at the films conclusion becomes doubly upsetting in the face of what has gone before as a parable of ethnic tension and white supremacy this film can be quite evocative br br i pity those who will not see the film from this angle and think of it as barker's fantastical indulgence gone too far we have a genuine forgotten gem here and the sooner the studio and mr barker make nice and devote some time to it the better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9345080852508545 Review: for a movie like this there's always something to follow by in years to come clive barker the man who brought hellraiser makes a horror movie that is part goth part mythology and all horror in between nightbreed are a bunch of mutants who only come out at night and roam the place called midian now a man name boone craig sheffer claims to suffer hallucinations he goes to this shrink dr decker david who helps boone with his problems unaware of this situation decker claims to be a purist which he's only a hate in disguise boone however goes into midian and make the claim that he's one of the mutants there but a mutant named oliver parker sees boone as meat his bite however boone so after he is killed by a of fire arms he's one of them now after being mislead by decker boone does everything in his power to protect lori anne bobby from him lori saves a mutant from the sun and in return helps the others as well i liked the lady mutants one who gives a smoky kiss of death and the woman who dreamed boone show off her power that is so seductive and deadly at the same time i've enjoyed this horror movie all the way and the rule of it is never trust a shrink rating 3 5 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9581602811813354 Review: this is clive barker's masterpiece in my opinion the movie has a great storyline and some amazing make up and effects the one thing i would love to see happen is a sequel the movie was set up for a sequel and with improved technology the second movie could be incredible david cronenberg must appear in a sequel as well as craig sheffer but this particular movie was a great original creative and entertaining idea and i could watch it over and over again cronenberg was perfect in this movie and sheffer added an interesting spice to the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726212024688721 Review: i wish there was a category to place this in other than horror it simply isn't granted it has it's horrific moments however i don't feel that makes it a horror film i will give that this movie could have been better a million little things could have been changed to make it better br br that having been said i love this movie i'm often sad that people misunderstand the whole point of it it has always been clear to me that the point of this movie was to say things aren't always what they seem sometimes isn't br br barker was at a con i went to and he did a little talk then watch the movie thing it was very interesting many things he wished to put in the movie couldn't be and a chunk was cut out of the movie that he believed to be long lost this was a chunk that helped shed light on boone and his girlfriend as well as some other details br br i know some people are bothered by not having more information about all of the in the background however i always felt that gave the movie a more 'real' fleshed out feel i have read the novella this was based off of as well as many of the comics because of this the movie just always seemed like a staging ground for the whole story a much more involved story that sadly has never has a chance to live br br despite all of the flaws this movie might have i believe it has a lot to offer the are wonderful very imaginative while the acting is sometimes a bit stiff there are some very quotable lines whenever i watch it i find something new keep and eye on chest toward the end at one point decker stabs him and shortly after boone falls on a card table he ends up with a card stuck to his chest this card stays there for a while even after lori pulls the knife out it stays there until boone casually removes it i love that that was a lovely little detail i thought br br basically what i want to say is that if you are looking for a horror movie don't watch this if you believe that at times men can be more evil than anything we have ever dreamed up this is the movie for you this is a movie about how men destroy what they don't understand or fear Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5046622157096863 Review: this movie is a perfect example of cinematic gifts to the horror monster genre i thought this movie did a great job of keeping the feel and look of the novella and comic books or actually the comics may have come second i forget this movie was made for barker fans it helps to have read the book beforehand but isn't that important if you can follow a film i saw to anyone who is on the fence about this film read the book then re watch the film you might find a new respect for the movie i came to this movie a big fan of barker already and having read the book prior loved the film instantly there are great cameos makeup writing directing etc in this film this movie does something that most monster horror movies fail miserably at show the monsters they are there in full color not hidden in shadows and taking most of the screen time unlike other films that use quick cuts or trick lighting to hide the creature this movie celebrates the grotesque and casts them into the forefront as the good guy two thumbs up clive we're waiting for the thief of always Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653725028038025 Review: i absolutely love this movie i just managed to get a copy and saved it to watch on my birthday this movie brings up several questions one is who are the monsters of this world to be different is just that different the real monsters hide behind masks of they are those that everyone considers a nice quiet bloke who didn't bother anybody or they are worse they are the characters such as played by men who draw pleasure and power from carving up people and creating their own books of blood i love the people with gifts and those that may be for people to look upon this movie touches on and explores what is normal who are and what fear does to some even though i gave this movie 10 i am still sick of women who either scream or are so set in their ways that they cant see what is happening and being a vehicle for the things that destroyed my other complaint was why didn't they ever make a second film i for one would have loved to see a continuation of this most intriguing story that keep me captivated from beginning to end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724873900413513 Review: it's a horror story alright but perhaps not as you know it the real monsters in this flick are humans while the monsters are human and prey as weird as that may sound i see this as monsters inc for horror film fans br br sure the effects are of a horror film the monsters are there as in any monster based film the gore is there as well there even is a slasher in the shape of dr decker played by david cronenberg i see flash of cillian murphy as dr jonathan crane in batman begins here or is it the other way round and it is decker c who are the bad guys the monsters want mainly to mind their own business off intrusive humans more or less misguided wanting to join there society br br by the end of the film you actually grow to like the quite little monsters and the dog not perhaps what you had expected from the first few scenes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.91806560754776 Review: i'd love to see some tie in between nightbreed the fury and the x men series sort of the way the second outer series would tie in particular stories and plot lines after the fact to create a story arc although one was never intended i'd also like know if some more information or otherwise exists anywhere about the relationship and or collaboration between clive barker and david cronenberg i simply can't get my mind around the fact that david cronenberg appeared as a mere actor in a clive barker film does any additional information on the subject actually exist finally it's been 17 years since the film was released and i had hoped there would've been a sequel by now does anyone out there know if there were any plans in the making that never came to fruition or if in fact there are plans even now for a sequel Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6823889017105103 Review: as an avid reader of clive barker i truly anticipated this film prior to it's release i was not let down nightbreed is a horse of a different color rich in the underlying decay of western civilization and dripping with alternative existence in a way we have never seen before barker is at his best when he allows us to peek into his world of unprecedented horror yet showing us the other side of the coin here the monsters are the hideously beautiful beings while the humans are the deceptively ugly creatures of self indulgence we soon learn that we were wrong all along by far my favorite performance by the often under used craig sheffer and the added bonus of david cronenberg as decker is a cast best seen then believed the monsters are portrayed flawlessly by a bevy of english creature masters whom many also brought the to life in hellraiser including pinhead himself doug bradley nightbreed is an absolute must see for any fan of the horror genre and anyone who needs just a little something more out of their horror story this is clive barker at his finest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787490963935852 Review: i was at school in the late sixties and early seventies and this film is very much how my school was the school play where the leading actors kiss that happened at my school a crazy gang of lads my school again only when we went on a cross country run we would have a smoke the some one at my school broke in through a sky light and broke the after that they were kept in a safe and as for certain activities what can i say the film actually came out in 1982 i remember that as it was when i bought my house and the film was showing at the same time if you like british films and films about school growing up and period pieces then this is for you another film very much like it came out a few years before and i for one would like to see that again also is in the genre highly recommended but trust me 1982 is when it came out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576193690299988 Review: i enjoyed this film the way these mutants looked along with the tone of the film is very good plus david cronenberg as philip k decker was great it makes me wonder if his personality is exactly the same in real life except for the killings of course br br i was impressed with the creatures for this film although this movie probably had a somewhat low budget the mutants creatures monsters looked great especially from 1990 this is definitely a unique film and not crap it makes me want to go find a read the novella it's based off of this is an interesting film because it shows how humans can be monsters and the monsters are the one with humanity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818446636199951 Review: i just watched nightbreed for the first time since seeing it in the theater almost 20 years ago and while i remember liking it at the time i don't remember being blown away by it like i was today i really can't complain about anything in this movie craig is excellent as the lead character of boone i never understood why he hasn't had a more successful career because most of his early work is outstanding as good as is cronenberg is even better his portrayal of the psycho dr decker is unforgettable and steals the show the rest of the cast which includes doug bradley is very good save for the ridiculously over the top redneck sheriff the visuals are good and in some shots great the danny composed score is as good as it gets and is among his best work the ending was epic with nonstop action for close to twenty minutes overall nightbreed is a tremendous accomplishment for clive barker and ranks as my favorite of his movies just slightly ahead of hellraiser 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921767115592957 Review: why didn't critics like this movie i don't get it this is easily my favorite clive barker effort hellraiser is a bit too rough around the edges the film just never leaves that stupid house and lets face it lord of illusions doesn't move at all i have loved barker's writing for years especially his books of blood terrifically entertaining he has a vicious side to him that is totally unlike a stephen king he freely mixes in his own homosexuality and odd religious and elements i love love love love it i also realize however that barker is as much a dark fantasy writer as he is a horror writer and fantasy just isn't my bag puts me right to sleep always has i also think barker works best with short stories his novels tend to wander a bit that was my experience when trying to read the game it started out well then 100 pages in i thought where is this going because it wasn't going anywhere br br i read cabal the book nightbreed was based on and thought it was good i especially like the on character the way the mask talked to him and controlled him i like the way barker simply presents it black and white there it is he gives it a simplicity that's attractive and believable when asked why decker kills he says simply because i like it probably something jeffrey dahmer said at some point br br but i actually liked the film nightbreed better than cabal i adore the visual attention to detail that barker gives to his films adore it i think it is just beautiful lord of illusions had some of this as well some of the drawings in the beginning during the nightbreed credit sequence it's like an entire vocabulary barker dreamed up just for the nightbreed world i'd be curious to know how much was purely his design i know he is an amazing artist who his own style and language as an artist br br nightbreed is also i think barker's most entertaining film it moves very quickly well edited it doesn't drag like lord of illusions does a little bit very quick everything in it is just perfect it also works as a fantastic and scary little slasher movie the stuff with the killer in the beginning killing the family and later the old man in the shop is really scary stuff that mask is frightening i'd be curious to know if barker designed that as well it's not just a hokey jason or scream type mask something about it is really disturbing br br anyway this is a great flick definitely check it out if you haven't seen it highly recommended one of my favorite horror films of all time in my opinion clive barker's best it is scary and violent though be warned Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663377404212952 Review: if you're looking for an original horror flick this might be the one for you it's strange and at times lingers on stupidity but it's just such a good looking nice sounding and original movie it never fails except maybe during the over long climax nightbreed is a must see for horror fans or for fans of monster movie make up br br boone craig sheffer has been having dreams of a town called midian full of mutant creatures in therapy his psychiatrist dr decker horror director david cronenberg has come to the conclusion that boone is a murderer and gives him pills and tells him to turn himself in after almost getting killed boone ends up at the hospital where he runs into a mental patient who also knows about midian and tells boone where to go midian located in a graveyard is inhabited by vile mutant creatures that don't let boone in after escaping with only a nasty bite boone is shot dead by the police who were lead to his location by dr decker but boone isn't dead the bite causes him to live and he goes off to midian meanwhile girlfriend lori anne bobby tries to find boone and get to the bottom of this when dr decker also finds out about this place chaos ensues br br the plot seems long and complicated but it really isn't hard to understand the plot among other things makes this movie really interesting the make up effects are astounding the creatures look unique and amazing and make this a very appealing film to add to more senses appeal we have a musical score by danny that is both lush and bouncy and fits the film like a glove the shots in the movie are also set up beautifully the cinematography is lovely and the movie sets up an atmosphere that is never broken even the acting is good with the biggest surprise being director david cronenberg giving a great menacing performance as the man who for one reason or another wants to see boone dead it's odd for a horror film to be this well done br br the problems with the movie well there are a few but the positives outweigh the negatives the script features the occasional lame jokes to try and add some humor but almost every one falls flat the mutant creatures look great and for the most part are well acted but sometimes it feels like they are just posing their awesome makeup for the camera the worst part of the film would have to be the climax it takes so long and is just constant chaos it's the portion of the film that moves from individual characters and nice tight knit shots to fiery explosions from each direction and violence happening to characters we don't know or care about br br overall this movie is amazing to look at it's a well done horror film but even with that said it has the occasional failure in character's lines and a messy climax nonetheless this is one to check out br br my rating out of 101 mins r for strong violence and language Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9586556553840637 Review: adapting his own novel cabal for the screen author screenwriter director clive barker fashioned this marvelous story of horror and fantasy craig sheffer plays boone a young man who becomes suspected of being a serial killer the cops gun him down in front of midian on the surface a cemetery but which is actually a haven for monsters that have been shunned by society when they lay claim to boone and make him one of their own this causes repercussions for everybody including sweet girlfriend the very cute anne bobby and dubious psychiatrist a most enjoyable david cronenberg br br nightbreed displays the kind of wild and twisted imagination that i don't see in movies all that often for one thing ralph an old hand at conceptual art having worked on such films as the initial three star wars entries helps barker to create excellent visuals for nightbreed starting right away with the opening credit sequence the visual and makeup effects are elaborate and production design and cinematography quite impressive barker and crew do a wonderful job at creating this whole other world with compelling characters it's colorful and flamboyant entertainment and is a pleasure to take in and of course there's the strong sense of social commentary regarding intolerance and bigotry not to mention the heavy consequences that can result from a person's actions br br great supporting performances add to the fun cronenberg oozes lots of malevolent intent and is a real gas as the bad doctor while charles is a fine love to hate him type of antagonist a rather nasty police captain doug pinhead bradley once again gets buried under heavy makeup as the weary and is solid as a rock hugh ross is great fun as as is catherine as rachel as an added bonus she her breasts in one sequence simon who played the in the first two hellraiser pictures turns up here as well there's even a cool cameo by 50's and 60's sci fi star john br br danny supplies another of his fantastic scores and barker leads us steadily through the intriguing story towards a terrific apocalyptic showdown br br nightbreed is an excellent genre film worth checking out for anybody who hasn't seen it i give it a hearty recommendation br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994786262512207 Review: nightbreed is definitely my most favorite movie i've worn more than one tape as it is the make up is awesome the story is lovely it takes a few different twists and isn't quite as deep as the story it's based on cabal by clive barker but for a movie adaption it stays very true to source material the only problem with this movie were the producer's vain attempts to turn it into a teen slasher movie hence the changed ending to allow for sequels eye rolls apparently someday we're going to be getting a director's cut that will i hope clear up this bit of nonsense until then i'd suggest it to anyone who like dark fantasy type horror as opposed to freddy jason micheal type slashers i really don't know what would be comparable Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5484492182731628 Review: don't ask me why i love this movie so much maybe it came at a time in my life i desperately wanted to fit in maybe it is the amazing monster effects maybe because i enjoyed the novel cabal but it's probably because i love clive barker i think it's fair to warn you the movie and the novel have no true resolve and like me you'll probably have a wtf moment at the end at least two sequels were planned but never came about due to the fact the movie flopped for a few reasons the studio made drastic cuts to the film cutting a good 30 or so minutes out of it and they did a horrible job promoting it the made it look like just another cheap slasher showing mainly the button face mask decker character this is a movie about the monsters about fantasy about a place called midian it's a story where the monsters are the good guys there is truly nothing else out there like it it's not a movie for everybody i suppose but it stands as one of many great works sit back and be prepared to be taken to midian where the monsters are Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7830612659454346 Review: nightbreed is not only great it is also unique even taking into account other barker's movies which never lack originality an amazing adaptation of a very interesting idea for a book for the horror genre it has quite a few of subtle and references certainly a lot of fun to have a a bit to think about if one cares to and not to forget a nice music score well the special effects as usual get old faster than anything but that is probably the only drawback i've just seen it again after ten years and i still find it something to recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9508811831474304 Review: what's fun about barker's nightbreed is that it's the story of a human on a rampage a deadly threat to monsters everywhere in this one the monsters the night breed of the title are the good guys it shares its sense of celebrating the different the twisted and the dark with the first family movie and much of tim burton's work it also has the that one expects from a piece by barker br br especially fun is the performance by cronenberg as the truly evil human doctor who is bent on destroying the nightbreed as happens in most classic monster movies the villagers surround the castle with torches and only this time the modern setting replaces the castle with an old mausoleum and the weapons with guns and bombs and this time the sympathy you felt when you saw frankenstein's monster burned in the is the very center of the movie br br this isn't a masterpiece and even barker has done more interesting and certainly more chilling work but it's pure fun it looks great and remains light without mocking itself worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869728684425354 Review: i was that the best make up academy award went to dick tracy a horrible film with horrible make up the nightbreed based on the better titled cabal novella look terrific the acting is excellent and david makes for a truly creepy and terrific antagonist br br the plot on aaron boone who has recurring nightmares about a society of monsters living under a cemetery is he making it up or are they real and calling to him his convinces him he's a murderer a slayer of families br br troubled and suicidal boone seeks refuge in midian but the monsters don't want him at first he is also tracked by his girlfriend lori who refuses to give up on him even after he dies and comes back cold and monstrous br br but decker isn't about to let boone continue on he raises the locals on an all out assault on midian like a holy war in gods name led by the devil br br themes of misunderstood monsters may come from his experiences as a homosexual male but they are always strong and honest nightbreed turns the genre on it's head the monsters are just trying to survive and want to be left alone but man is hunting them br br a 20 minute longer cut was originally submitted by barker but the studio chopped it into this fractured masterpiece barker is hard at work trying to locate the missing footage for a directors cut release until then this version will have to do Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5919057726860046 Review: although i don't like cricket at all and i have seen this movie 13 years ago i still think it is one of the best coming of age movies i remember the day i returned home from my school and sat down to have my lunch i saw the opening titles of that movie and then i was so immersed in it that i felt i was there it really affected me personally i still remember how i felt when i first saw it i felt that the poor boy was a friend of mine going through the same adolescent experience we were having in those days what i really liked about that movie is the main theme of a shy boy about kissing his dream girl no offense but if that was an american movie you would certainly see at a certain point mainly climax the shy boy making love to his girl and i really can't grasp this concepts till now i have a simple request if anyone knows how to get this movie on a dvd by mail please let me know cause i need a shot of memories thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822242856025696 Review: it is interesting to see what people think of this movie since it is in fact quite unique though it bears some of the trademarks of clive barker's writing even though it might seem a bit cynical to say so the movie is just intricate enough to those that need standard hollywood plot hooks and layered so that if you expect to be fed you will see a normal monster flick with lots of monsters and a disjointed plot br br those who need a linear specific and plot line will hate this movie because the story lies like in the novella partially between the lines or in this case partially off screen in comments and the imagination br br another possible hang up is the ending of which i can say without spoiling it that it is not entirely good and not entirely bad it is in fact not very defined at all which i know sends some people into raging tantrums about that they didn't get to know what happened but to me and to many others i'm sure just adds another dimension to the story the dimension of speculation and in addition the point that great has a tendency to cause that extend quite far br br there is definitely moral here but of a rather different kind than the standard hollywood in your face at the end of the movie sort of display summing that moral up is simple even though it is not quite that simply displayed prejudice and the human tendency to hate the different br br i love this movie even though as many of the reviewers have noted the expressions of the actors with the exception of david cronenberg who does a wonderful appearance are rather tacky i'm not sure they are entirely to blame for their appearance and lack of depth though seeing that these are common problems in literature to screenplay br br all in all this is a great movie provided that you do not expect it to be a standard horror movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8643777370452881 Review: this movie was really well written and was very entertaining there was great acting in it too luke perry did a very convincing job like he always does if you are looking for a eventful movie to watch this should be at the top of your list there is a mixture of comedy drama and action you can literally feel what the actors are feeling at points i was very impressed by this movie the special effects were very well done the whole movie was very convincing this movie is one of my favorites what happens is north america could be torn apart and jack and his team have to try and to stop an by destroying north america it was a very cool and creative idea i loved this movie and i know you will too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663101434707642 Review: this is a story of a long and awkward love the daily life of a woman of 50 years old and some people around her is depicted her daily life is so ordinary and routine that i who was the real lead character in the beginning then the audiences know that the woman and a man who was her high school class mate had very tiny connection the woman has been doing the same job a milk woman and a supermarket so long there are so many that delivering milk bottles is a very hard job the man had married another woman who is now dying of cancer he works at the city hall and cares her at home they never look straight nor talk each other but they never forget each other br br the original japanese title means at some time the days you read books but of course when the man said now i want to do what i've always wanted to do it was to hug her and make love with her she writes to a radio disk jockey that if god gives us time to talk we need at least a whole day dreaming of that day she has been the desire in hard work and book reading i personally know a woman who has loved a man for long years even after he married another woman and died for an accident therefore the story setting is not that special rather this movie well portrays unspoken romances in many ordinary men and women through this movie you will recall your romance that is lost long ago this is a movie with lasting effect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9509707689285278 Review: the storyline of the is a simple one of unrequited love that despite the passing of decades still remains strong now 50 years old tanaka lives alone and works two jobs – one as a clerk in a supermarket the other as a doing her daily round on the hills of one of her stops is at the house of a government official who tends to his terminally ill wife and used to see each other as school children but after the death of mother and father who it seems were having an affair together their own relationship was destroyed lying in her sick bed knows however that her husband's feelings for the aren't completely gone and for the sake of after she has died she attempts to engineer a means of bringing them back together br br while the story might be simple the emotions it deals with and the means by which it expresses them is really where the heart and beauty of the film lie the film takes its time to show the simple daily routines of each of the characters their actions being recorded by an old lady who is writing their story for a book while looking after her own husband who is showing signs of dementia in the process it depicts the social circumstances of people from different ways of life how they interact with each other on a daily basis how relationships form and how past and present can collide the director handles this with a strong structure and visual style it's only later in the film that the story starts to follow a more conventional and inevitably melodramatic path as if it is indeed being constructed to fit the narrative structure of the book that is being written it's all by the emotional depths the film touches represented most effectively in the exceptional performance of tanaka Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848251938819885 Review: i guess those who have been in a one sided relationship of some sort before will be able identify with the lead character tanaka a 50 year old woman who is still in the pink of good health as demonstrated by her daily grinding routine of waking up extremely early in the morning to prepare for her milk delivery work where she has to bottles of in a bag in a route around her town like clockwork to exchange empty bottles for full ones and to collect payment and issue and there's always be that one delivery stop that's right at the top needing to scale a long flight of stairs in order to achieve customer satisfaction br br and peculiar enough that stop happened to be a stop delivering to a man with whom she has been in love with for almost all her teenage to adult life and not having the product appreciated but poured down the sink having gone to the same school we see that they're not talking to each other and in their daily life always seem so close physically but yet so far away there's no eye contact save for cursory glances by chance and little of each other's existence we learn that they share a past that probably destroyed all notions of being together where clear attraction between the two was hampered from developing further by the earlier generation br br while i thought was an interesting woman in herself one who has kept her feelings suppressed for so long one can only wonder what kind of damage it would do if i read that the original japanese title means at some time the days you read books and it's accurate i felt the movie had a wonderful finale with that shot of her well likely to the fact that she's not alone after all and had probably fallen back on her of sorts to deal with the pain of being alone and back to a lifestyle which she had already been accustomed to for 50 years besides herself in two jobs she has those books which serve as a form of escapism and occasionally little sweet to song dedication shows on the radio br br tanaka did a commendable job as the emotionally strong woman resigned to her fate and her decision to love none other her object of affection was a more interesting character who has more facets staying true to marriage vows he spends significant amount of screen time looking after his sickly wife played by while juggling with his job of social welfare in the children's affairs department in city hall i felt that as a couple the job provided him a means to care not for his own but for other people's children the troubled ones who are neglected and left to fend for themselves in a rare moment of rage we see how he angrily such wayward parents who don't appreciate and wastes their children's lives away br br the story by provides little quirks to make its characters appeal and successfully attempted to provide a lot more glimpses and dimension into them as well such as how is a hopeless poet despite being a member of the club and supporting characters such as the aged couple where lent some comical though sad moments as he slowly turned senile while wife narrates and brings us through this love story of a single woman at 50 even performance as the wife was nothing short of arresting with her character's enlightened state of knowing her husband's past and making and painful decisions in her sickly state br br it's what you can expect from a typical japanese romantic movie sans young nubile leads as star crossed lovers but with all other elements in place such as romantic set ups love songs and those quintessential restrained but affectionate behaviour i thought the story was in danger of going down the beaten track when unrequited love gets but director akira managed to steer clear of the usual melodramatic moments in such stories though the story did call for some obvious plot development into the final act that you can predict especially if you're already way past your romance movie 101 br br not being your average story i thought the told a strong story with unrequited love as a central theme and frankly a recommended romance movie though told at a measured pace if you're in the mood for some bittersweet loving and seeking to live without regrets Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298019409179688 Review: lead actor tanaka fulfills so much in the exceptionally meditative the a on missed chances in the life of a 50 something woman her routine with sincerely poignant motives played out in the picturesque town of akira unconventional romantic film so to speak is less a straight out melodrama than a deliberate introspection of its characters' surrender to their current lives as a result of a tragic past that forced them to a choice they did not call for br br perfectly the requisite world subjected to a routine tanaka plays a middle aged woman who before her work shift at a supermarket takes it upon herself to deliver bottles of milk among the residents of the one of the houses she constantly passes by to make such a delivery is that of a local government employee caring for her terminally ill wife and were high school who courtesy of an event concerning their parents separated ways since then br br opening his film with the foreboding narration of a young never to leave does as such with the narrative patiently sticking with as he deftly aided by understated yet highly effective performance follows her whether she's having with her aunt on being single or when she up and down the countless footsteps of their town to distribute milk as she and gradually overcome the that kept them apart for years such development may not suit viewers on fast paced narratives but for the rest it's a heartfelt introspection that affects powerfully and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9220529198646545 Review: a gem from japan where so many of the world's best films are being made today stylistically this isn't anything all that special it's just a simple drama with some comic overtones about recognizable people going about their lives tanaka best known for voicing the character lady in princess mononoke plays a 50 year old spinster she's takes pride in her health spending each morning in a vigorous workout as she delivers milk up and down the steep hills of after she is done with this part time job she works her regular job as a clerk at a grocery store called s mart which made this army of darkness fan giggle along her milk route lives a 50 year old man whose wife is dying it turns out the milk woman and the man a child services worker dated in high school and each apparently still have something of a crush on the other the film actually has some major narrative problems when the screenwriter actually wants the two unrequited lovers to unite he uses a pretty unbelievable deus ex machina technique the climactic sequence is also really forced but most of the film is beautifully small and observant of the two main characters as well as many side characters the film also has several subplots that seem like they will eventually weigh the film down but never end up doing so i think the best thing in the film is heartbreaking performance as the lonely milk woman who has resigned herself to being alone for the rest of her life whatever the problems were the film mostly transcends them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374632835388184 Review: some people may call cooley high the same sort of thing as american graffiti but i wouldn't for starters in everyone was white whereas in they're all black moreover this one has a soundtrack specifically the movie focuses on several working class african american students in 1964 chicago and their antics the movie deals mainly with home life and relationships in their apartments we see that there's never any dad around but these young men always know how to live life to the fullest br br one thing that really distinguishes this movie from most other portrayals of black people is that the teenagers in this movie are portrayed as very responsible worrying about missing school two really funny scenes are the gorilla scene and the one white guy in the movie but overall the main star is the soundtrack it is truly one of the best soundtracks in movie history we even have it on here at home a classic in the real sense of the word Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9519806504249573 Review: you want a movie that'll take you places well this is a good pick if you were an adolescent in the era portrayed in this film the of or if you want to reach back and see what your parents made so much noise about i suggest you pick up this flick and give it a watch at the risk of sounding cliche you'll laugh you'll cry you'll reminisce and remember you'll go back to a time when school violence was a fist fight you'll recall with fondness your best friends from school it's a feel good movie with an edge of angst and pain and realism losing friends deciding what to do with your life i think everyone regardless of race age standing can pull something from this movie and really enjoy it so take a couple hours out of a lazy day and check out this film there are much worse ways you could spend your time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9028831720352173 Review: at the surface cooley high is a snappy ensemble comedy masquerading as a period piece set in the early 60's complete with a flawless soundtrack but there's so much more to this film it gets better every time i see it the cast of unknowns at the time is excellent and it is notable as an all black cast film that doesn't fall into any clichés at times cooley high almost feels like an updated urban neo realist film with lots of edgy humor added in at times the rather tight budget does show but the constraints actually serve the film well there's a grit and honesty of emotion here that lends the film an immediacy lacking in most similar minded films like later car wash which was more popular but largely pointless warm hearted but also true to life this might be one of the of the 70s celebrated at the time it seems that few film freaks know about this one today their loss this is a fine fine film br br the bare bones pan and scan dvd no widescreen is testament to just how little cared for this excellent film is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756312370300293 Review: postwar england the dawn of the atomic age yet the worries of a young schoolboy yearning to experience his first kiss cannot be derailed by something as inconsequential as the bomb this was a delightful if not educational look at young love from the point of an adolescent male and his world of the br br 1940's free of political correctness and preachy messages this film exposes the viewer to the world that only the mind and br br of a young teenager can create wonderful subplots br br maintain character interest ala girl and plenty br br of well blocked shots help keep up the imagery of this era this is a very good story for anyone young or old who has br br ever been in love or ever wanted to be does he ever get his wish watch it and see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774742722511292 Review: this film held my interest from the beginning to the very end with plenty of laughs and real down to earth acting by the entire cast preach jackson is the star of the picture playing the role of a smart guy who likes poetry and had a very sexy girl friend lawrence hilton morris was an outstanding athlete at the cooley h s and even won a scholarship to a famous college there are scenes in this picture with the chicago police department chasing all these dudes in a and a visit to the lincoln park zoo with monkey dung being thrown around the music is outstanding and there is great photography around the city of chicago great film enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855459928512573 Review: the movie was very good when it came out i attended cooley high and cooley upper grade center around 1968 i was also home coming queen and grew up and lived in the area of greens i knew a lots of people in the movie it was nice to see friends in the movie that lived in the area also and they had a chance to be a star that may have been a once in a life time experience for them i had good times growing up on the north side and tough times i can relate to the movie cooley high is no longer standing but a person like myself and others still remember the fun we had growing up attending cooley high there is a lot of history around this north side area to be told Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658473134040833 Review: cooley high was actually a drama with moments of comedy it was a reflection of high school life back in the day i attended high in washington d c from 1976 to 1979 and much of what was in cooley high was an every day thing at as a matter of fact after the movie came out everybody started calling cooley high getting high shooting dice chasing girls basement parties and fights that sums up high school life for many in d c back in the day i can't forget because music began and ended many a day back in the 70s the hits just kept coming however cooley high adds a layer of humanity over the craziness because when all was said and done just like in cooley high my classmates and i had a lot of love for each other and like the characters in cooley high there was life after high school but there was nothing like waking up every morning and experiencing each day to the fullest from to seventh period thirty years later we are getting ready to celebrate those good times cooley high is definitely a period piece that just gets better with time because like it or not the only thing left from those days are memories some good and some bad Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7917535305023193 Review: this this coming of age set in chicago in the early 60's we follow a group of friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of their lives the two central characters are leroy preach jackson and his best friend richard morris hilton both of these boys have promising preach is a great writer but a lazy student and has just received a college scholarship for basketball when they're not hanging out at the local diner shooting with their friends or hanging out at a friends house or chasing girls they're skipping school riding the trains through chicago or going to quarter parties on the br br things go wrong when preach and make the mistake of getting involved with two hoods and go in a stolen car the police pursue them and they are arrested but thanks to the efforts of a concerned teacher garrett morris they are released but the two hoods are not and vow to get revenge on preach and thinking they blamed the whole thing on them br br this movie is very episodic but it still works because thats what life is a series of episodes some funny some sad some romantic some bizarre the film never gets boring because all the characters are so well played and realistic and the situations are all believable and relatable like preach romantically pursuing a beautiful girl or a party turning violent when some asshole decides to start a fight or dealing with a bratty younger sibling but even when a situation isn't personally relatable like the guys pretending to be undercover cops to con a hooker out of some money so they could get all their friends into a movie the sequence is still hilarious br br was the basis for the classic 70's sitcom ' which aired on abc from 1976 1979 even though the show is most famous for the character rerun he is not in this film nor is there any character remotely like him the humor of that show was very broad but still funny the humor of is truer to life and thus more entertaining br br additionally the soundtrack is wonderful classic songs from that period by diana ross the the martha the and smokey robinson play throughout the film adding to the fun youthful exuberant tone of the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786065816879272 Review: instead watch it as a great coming of age tale about african american males in the mid 1960's in the of chicago for all of you out there under the age of 50 what's happening was a light hearted rather quirky sitcom with very few serious moments that lasted four years 1975 1979 concerning a group of young african american high school kids living in a working class neighborhood i liked it a great deal it just has no real connection to this film cooley high started out as being the basis for what's happening but its serious nature did not register well with test audiences so it was redone as a comedy even though the credits on what's happening still read that it was based on this movie br br this film starts out light but touches many aspects of life unique to the turbulent 1960's and also some other aspects of growing up that are timeless the guys deal with sex betrayal hopelessness and even early death the ending is quite powerful and serious and the film has a great soundtrack highly recommended unfortunately this film is not new enough to be played on premium cable channels and not considered old enough to be considered a classic movie and played in the few for those films either Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9210534691810608 Review: cooley high is considered one of my best all time movies it certainly reminds me of days of my youth growing up in the cities of cleveland and chicago during the early mid and late 1960's what ever happened to brenda and some one to track those two down brenda for her beauty and for his innocent wit they both deserve to be recognized even 31 years after this film was debuted i think a lot of the fans of this movie would like to find out what happened to them as well as others who acted in this fun filled movie i certainly think this movie should be entered into some type of movie hall of fame all of the cast of this movie was great my opinion is of cooley high is turn back the hands of time those were the fun years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877005815505981 Review: cooley high is such a great film that even with the sound track urban landscape wardrobe and slang it still doesn't feel dated the sound track by the way is a timeless classic in itself br br instead it you right into it that is a staple of a good movie from start to finish it doesn't miss a beat and i never grow tired of watching it br br it's ending is unique in the respect that it's one of the saddest and at the same time uplifting of all movie endings there may have been a few since comes to mind but cooley was the first and much more emotional Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533677101135254 Review: cooley high is one of my favorite movies ever i think i saw this movie years ago on late night tv with my mother when i was little and i thought it was so funny this movie was also referred to as a black american graffiti is wonderful as preach and lawrence hilton is great as friend there are some other great characters in it as well and this movie has a lot of humor packed into it from the beginning of the movie where goes to home to get ready for school to the sad ending of funeral this movie is one that will get you laughing all the way there are a lot of scenes in this film that i like a lot the scene where another one of preach and friends go to the zoo with them and gets the feces thrown on his shirt very gross but funny as well the first scene in the street corner cafeteria the quarter party at this girl's house which became a disaster due to a fight and some others are wonderful to watch this movie even has a wonderful companion soundtrack album which is packed with a lot of wonderful hits and artists from the early 60s only 6 songs on the soundtrack were done in while the rest were from the '60s the movie is mainly about two friends who dream about getting away from their impoverished and rough neighborhood after high school but their seem almost out of reach due to their innocent joy ride in a stolen car that two other hoods were responsible for and relationship with his girlfriend brenda played by cynthia davis almost gets put in jeopardy go out and rent or buy this movie and be ready for a load of comical entertainment get the soundtrack too it is a lot of fun as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734535217285156 Review: this was the very first movie i ever saw in my life back in 1974 or 1975 i was 4 years old at the time and saw it at a drive in theatre i did not grasp that this would be a classic at the time i went to sleep about twenty minutes into the movie after seeing it on the television along with two of my other favourite movies car wash my favourite movie and the which seemed to come on every year about the same time all together about 40 50 75 times i knew that here was a movie that i would have as one of my favourites those three movies were the only live action shows that i could watch as a child br br i would not consider this to be a blaxploitation movie but rather an urban interest movie and preach reminded me of some of my uncles especially the wild irish rose that they drank my mother also told me about some of the quarter parties that she attended and that some of the things that occurred in the movie were similar in nature to what occurred in real life if you are one of the two or three black people over thirty who hasn't seen this movie yet then i recommend that you buy the dvd right now i'm glad that i was around to witness some of the goings on of the era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644801020622253 Review: read this br br boyz 'n the hood is a scene by scene complete rip off of this movie br br two friends in the hood one's focused on intellectual pursuits and the other is an athlete the friend who's an athlete gets involved with the wrong people and gets killed the athlete just happens to be washington from back br br it makes me mad that people don't know this it blows my mind everytime i go into a video store and boyz 'n the hood is in the section while cooley high is in 'comedy' it's an embarrassing disgrace this movie is both funnier and more dramatic than john rip off at least singleton could have had the dignity to speak out that his film was homage to cooley high but no he never said a word boys 2 men however named their hit record after this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17035430669784546 Review: there is a great danger when you watch a film that had had such a profound affect on you the first time around that 20 years later it wont hold the same magic as it did before i must admit i wasnt expecting it to be as good as i remembered but a was yang is still as fantastic as i remember it when i was a 12 year old this film has a certain type of brilliance that not many films possess it is engrossing it is acted and best of all it makes me feel like a kid again and there isnt many things that can do that john and abigail rolls in this film are 1st class and i had forgotten how good they were until now i urge any parent of teenagers to sit them down and watch this and see if it has the same affect on them as it did on me yang 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869640469551086 Review: this film set the standard for african american film excellence when it was made i heard on various stories on the film through time that there was a push for an academy award nomination when it was released this film plays on various emotions and you definitely feel for all of the characters sure some of the acting is a little wooden but fortunately those parts aren't pivotal the music is sensational and if you don't think the ending is a tear jerker you have no heart in your chest if you watch cooley high you will see that many many films have copied various elements from it in order to strengthen their own films the biggest example of this is boyz n the hood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9185853600502014 Review: now i am not prone to much emotion but i cried seeing this movie it certainly has more appeal among blacks than other ethnic groups but there is something here for everyone the classic song it's so hard to say goodbye really makes this one worth watching at least once Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7888979315757751 Review: shameless screen entertainment is a relatively new and british i think dvd label in and excessively violent cult movies – mostly italian ones from the glorious eras when everything was possible namely from the late 60's up until the mid 80's the selection feels like a between the of mondo and no shame they probably even borrowed the name of the latter and they already released some really rare sick italian puppies like my dear killer killer nun phantom of death and torso the frightened woman was completely unknown to me but since fellow reviewers from around here whose opinions i hugely value described it as one of the greatest and most mesmerizing psychedelic euro sexploitation movies of its era i didn't hesitate to pick it up this is a very weird film and probably not suitable for about 99 of the average cinema loving audiences if you're part of that remaining 1 however you're in for a really unique treat the style atmosphere and content are similar to jess franco's and massimo venus in yet they're both widely considered as classics whereas the frightened woman is virtually unknown it's all a matter of and good marketing i guess the story revolves on a literally filthy rich doctor he lives in a gigantic secluded mansion owns multiple old timer cars and has a very impressive collection of artsy including a life size mannequin doll of himself with a bizarre and slightly offbeat attitude towards women he considers them a threat for the survival of the male race and thus spends his days kidnapping humiliating and sexually abusing random he picks up from the street dr then the ambitious journalist maria with the intention to completely crush her female spirit but he slowly falls for her just he starts to believe in actual love she strikes back with a vengeance this really isn't for everyone but if you can appreciate moody sexy bizarre scenery toys and psychedelic touches that seem utterly implausible and surreal you can consider this one a top recommendation it's slow stylishly sleazy and totally shameless entertainment all right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9422794580459595 Review: dr philippe leroy a wealthy physician with psychological issues regarding the opposite sex kidnaps an employee maria a free thinking liberal woman who believes men must be the ones fixed instead of females to his estate running maria through a humiliating series of mind games threatening to and kill her desire it seems is to dominate her body mind and soul making her his sexual slave his commands to his every wish and whim after resistance at first maria slowly towards his objective but has plans of her own she says she wishes to help his sadistic behavior towards women so that he could love and not feel such yearning desires to harm it seems that has her under his grip agreeing to certain rather embarrassing scenarios such as his toes making love to a blow up doll which is a recreation of himself often spending time topless and even getting down when she slaps him hard across the face bringing blood from his nose which almost break her but something happens as the troubled doctor slowly falls in love with maria and through what appears to be a desperate attempt to end the madness maria gains an upper hand with lust for her body br br more of a battle of wills a kind of sexual warfare where it seems one is in charge when in fact the other truly has the upper hand through a great deal of the film maria forcing her it seems to submit to his series of psychological games of a sexual nature her attempts to escape fail because his home is such a well designed fortress it's a typical european art deco kind of palace fashioned and orchestrated by a man who has kept to this weekend retreat of his for quite a spell it features walls and doors opening at his command with an area off for his victims but once maria seemingly downs a bottle of pills as a result of her anguish at his hands the tables are turned and she has him where she wants him he finds that he actually her and maria uses this to her advantage playing hard to get when wishes to embrace and her and i could understand his frustration because she has this allure that can drive a man crazy br br i felt the film works ultimately as a war cry for women their empowerment and uprising against men who have the notion that they should always have control sexually and mentally the twist this ideal i couldn't swallow fate because of his activity and exercise we see how he develops his toned athletic figure and how this is part of the normal routine every weekend before the true mind games with his victim begin if he is so well fit and spends such time developing himself for the activities which follow his how could he suffer the fate which follows his the deal with maria at the end when she stops his advances br br maria he would later admit is the first he's actually kidnapped others from the past call girls were paid for their services so that could feel the power of dominating a woman even if it's all a fictitious charade brought about by a deeply troubled individual with an inability to connect with the opposite sex the spontaneous decision to do so to take a leap from the norm costs him more than he could ever know br br all this psycho sexual sub text is rather fascinating to see unravel but such a yummy sex kitten was my reason for enjoying it so without her i couldn't have liked it as much because she's vital as a victim worth striving to obtain perhaps the film's highlight the delicious dance as clothed in unravels the wardrobe exposing her breasts to a jazzy score it's the kind of sexually seductive moment that makes your mouth water and forehead sweat must've been a joy for fashion designers because she wears those clothes so well she has this kind of cool a sophistication and screen presence along with her beauty and seductive powers transcends the part to create an iconic character which would define her career even if the film isn't well known i found about through word of mouth the provocative nature of the script and risqué subject matter might not appeal to certain crowds as it deals with sex and pain in many different forms the dialogue quite and at times i couldn't help but chuckle at comments towards an imprisoned maria regarding how he enjoys making women suffer and the thrill he gets at forcing them into a type of slavery in an attempt to make the words poetic it all feels rather hokey but is the real reason to see it and the film to me works at it's best as a fetish film a possible male fantasy with this seemingly prim and proper idealist captured and held against her will forced into a precarious situation her fate possibly at the mercy of a complex and possibly dangerous masochist her submission and how she reacts towards his aggressive behavior with her there are times where she unfolds to a desire to embrace him a possible attraction towards him which in itself might some who watch it are among the most fascinating highlights of this exploitation feature my other favorite scene besides the dance is the piano with maria as she plays a soothing melody Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9466518759727478 Review: if you need that instant buzz that only late 60s early 70s euro sex movies can give off then look no further for you have just stumbled across the mother subsequent tv director exercise in psychedelic porn of the soft core variety may not generally be considered as a classic of its kind but it knocks many better known titles from the likes of brass jess franco and joe d'amato for a loop sure was hip to this way before anyone else when he picked up this marvelously twisted little number for us distribution through his company gorgeous cinematography compositions may elicit cries of from those who swear by shoddy skin flicks shot in someone's backyard hey as far as i'm concerned it's their loss for this is one thrill ride of a movie with twists so well twisted that you may not even believe them after you have actually witnessed them on screen as the gone to seed landlady from lucio fulci's house by the cemetery has never looked more exquisite than she does here subtly portraying the innocent researcher held hostage by mad philippe leroy with all the art house favorites to his name you wonder whether he has the good humor to mention this one on his c v as their initially violent turns to s m tinged love story nothing is what it seems however in this sick and imaginative gem of a movie with several truly erotic moments achieved with surprisingly minimal nudity i for one was completely baffled and enchanted by the way chose to suggest oral sex during one scene i'll let you find that one out for yourselves and clad boogie to an impossibly groovy 60s tune should have become iconic in a way similar to the image of sylvia in that wicker chair in her emmanuelle days you may not know this film just yet but trust me once seen you'll never forget it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9256183505058289 Review: it could not have come from a different country nor from a different time this movie simply oozes influenced late 60s italian cinema so pseudo serious and sexually free sumptuous settings and dreamy music make this a visual and aural delight plus we get the lovely surely at her very best looking the kinky goings on make for a wild ride and if the amidst the towards the end seem overlong it is but another rather charming trait of the time you were probably expected to split those few minutes between the screen and your girlfriend and it does of course a twist in the proceedings it might have been better if philippe leroy didn't look quite so odd with his red hair and twisted facial expression he does well though and has many silent moments where is and he has to show a mixture of love and hate not an ordinary narrative film by any means but for those who like that something different this is certainly that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607027769088745 Review: i had a great time watching a couple of back somewhat for most of the film its pretty much a two showing the games and weird relationship of crazy doctor leroy and stunning i'd seen her before in a couple of fulci films dying gruesome deaths but here she is young hip and beautiful the film is pretty predictable and certainly mild on the exploitation front but entertaining throughout owing too its marvellous colourful kitsch feel the set design music lighting and cinematography are all classic late sixties italian style a surreal feast for the eyes and ears and though the general thread of the plot is not too difficult to there are more than enough unusual events and memorably bizarre sights and sounds to keep things interesting throughout both leads are pretty good and it bears repeating that is really really fine the music by is too perfectly suited to the images director has come up with quite a cracker here but its not perfect though very alluring there's little substance here and the exploitation elements are about as mild as can be i guess this gives it a sort of charm and innocence but i can't help thinking that the subject matter could have done with more sleaze more threat that sorta thing especially since its pretty simple to figure whats going to happen this is i suspect a bit pointless for stronger exploitation fans and certainly not for people wanting sex or much nudity its more of a light fun pop art affair lovable but like bubble bath recommended mainly for those fond of the 60's or sweet set designs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9221190214157104 Review: as with footprints 1975 i became aware of this one purely by accident it was mentioned in a review of the 1969 which i researched when that film turned up on late night italian tv as being in a similar vein incidentally i missed out on that screening of the though i acquired it via the same channel later on but did manage to watch the film by way of a rental of the english dubbed dvd during my in hollywood in late 2005 early 2006 actually in view of the enthusiastic reviews for it i was let down by the – being too light hearted in nature for what was essentially a serious theme the sado masochistic relationship between a young couple to be honest for much of the time i was afraid that the frightened woman would go the exact same was subsequently redeemed by a wicked if not exactly unpredictable final twist br br the film concerns the social attitudes and dazzling creative arts prevalent in this era an eminent philippe leroy invites a female journalist at his fashionable home for the week end however it transpires that a misogynist who all members of the opposite sex and would rather dominate or even kill them therefore for the first half of the narrative we see the heroine enduring pain and humiliation at hands including being forced to make love to a dummy in his own image the tables are subtly but unsurprisingly turned she not only herself from his control but teaches him that man and woman can co exist – except that following her own personal agenda as well br br the leads are perfectly cast and the film itself often darkly comic for those in the mood furthermore greatly abetted by a typically score from the ever reliable and the imaginative – even – look the giant structure depicting the lower section of the female form with a steel trap where its sexual organ should be seems to from freud incidentally this prop figured prominently in stills seen previously from the frightened it barely registers in the film proper other bizarre touches include the preposterous radio program and the and an at a castle belonging to family complete with secret passage through the wardrobe and a one of the highlights then is easily erotic dance virtually in the nude – an episode which actually the of leroy eventually the two characters have a in the pool – amusingly set to a spaghetti western type theme br br in the long run for all its the film emerges as inferior to the similar but much more extreme japanese masterpiece by blind beast 1969 finally worth noting that the frightened woman was distributed in the u s by film maker company films he would even employ its production designer enrico for his own camille 2000 1969 to get to the edition i watched apart from the usual shortcomings in the english dubbing department the presentation here was further marred by a rather washed out appearance and brief instances of distracting extraneous noise on the soundtrack by the way there seems to be some confusion with respect to the running time its length given on various sources ranges anywhere from 84 to minutes – all i can say however is that the copy i own ran for 87 minutes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7374651432037354 Review: from today's point of view it is quite ridiculous to rate this film 18 or x in the us the film has a sexual yet sublime erotic story to tell but the pictures are rather innocent throughout the movie you feel and see the spirit of the late 60s and early 70s in the fashion the dialogues and the typical experimental cinematography and lighting and this is exactly the part that makes it worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690051674842834 Review: one year after 'love thy made its i t v debut it followed the route taken by the and by onto the big screen in a picture made by hammer films it opens with a stirring patriotic speech the virtues of england's green and pleasant land then cuts to a shot of eddie and bill walking up a street arguing this escalates into a strange sequence of white and black neighbours their each other's homes at least the original theme tune is retained even if it is sung by someone other than stuart br br the local paper 'the is holding a contest to find the best neighbours the winners landing a mediterranean cruise barbie suggests to joan that they should enter the thing is can bill and eddie stay friends long enough to win it that's the main part of the plot the film is by and large episodic one chunk is lifted directly from season 1 namely bill and eddie going to the club pretending to be on in reality they're going to see a stripper not meeting two girls another portion of the movie has bill along with other black factory workers in the series he was the only one breaking a strike eddie has helped bring about by various including being smuggled in through the gates in beer barrels while another seemingly inspired by powell and driver's the love of sees eddie's talkative mother the magnificent patricia hayes getting friendly with bill's father charles br br the climax to episode 1 season 1 in an expanded form bill once more puts on paint and a towel to eddie but his friends join him and they dance round a drum containing a naked booth so that they can pretend to cook and eat him eddie then has to make his way home in the nude surprisingly there is less nudity here than there was in episode 2 season 2 br br the film ends with the reynolds and the winning the 'love thy contest and taking the cruise together but there's an unexpected twist involving sex mad brother james of who is working as a steward br br this is your typical '70's sitcom into movie with all the faults usually prevalent in such films the laughs are scattered about and interest after about half an hour the cast is by familiar faces such as melvyn hayes cast as a character from episode 2 season 1 played on that occasion by leslie meadows bill fraser as the factory manager anna dawson lawrence who seems to have been in every '70's british comedy film mostly cast as and arthur english the director john was also responsible for the 'man about the house' movie br br funniest moment while eddie sleeps in a quiet part of the factory bill paints his face black the first he knows of it is when the secretary screams in terror the tables have been turned Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576607346534729 Review: just as a reminder to anyone just now reading the comments on this excellent bbc mini series published in 1981 it was not available on dvd until the last few years since then it has become available but initially only in the british format for which i bought an dvd player which you have to hack i suspect to see it but the series is now available through amazon com 3 discs for between 19 21 to be viewed on dvd in the us format no hacking there were 41 reviews average 5 stars this mini series is one of the very best on oppenheimer or the manhattan project or virtually anything produced by the bbc Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7539483308792114 Review: this is a great comedy highlighting what it was like to live next door to racist bigot but also shows that both main characters are actually as bad as each other based on the hit itv comedy this is very politically incorrect and its all the better for it comedy after all is to entertain the movies only real drawback is there isnt much of a plot however the cast are as great as usual jack and rudolph walker make one hell of a team playing off each other in a kind of way it's been many years since i saw this movie and last week was finally able to buy it on dvd the fact that the movie still contains genuine laugh out loud moments means that i can recommend this movie just like i would of back in the 1970's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795692563056946 Review: a slick production which holds the interest from the very first scene where max is choosing a ring in a shop much of what follows reminds us of shakespeare's a mid summer night's dream in which and fall in love with each other's girl friends here max and lucien both prone to love at first sight get mixed up with lisa and alice and alice things when she calls herself lisa on top of the merry mix up max is inclined to get involved in incidents which bring back memories of two years ago and because max has a lot of these dreamy episodes we are subjected to one flashback after another too many in my opinion because at first viewing of the film i wasn't quite sure if i was in the present or the past there is much running down corridors through into elevators etc i accept all that in a fast paced film but do we have to have so many people with each other after four it ceases to have any impact if you'll excuse the pun high marks for art design the apartment itself is really beautiful with its tasteful decor but i do ask myself how a couple of young women can afford such luxury in paris saving a person intent on suicide from jumping out of a window is always exciting and it is in this film too when max almost exits at the same time however a kiss or two soon makes him feel better if you can manage to find your way through all the flashbacks you'll finally find yourself at the airport where devoted sister gives him a most affectionate kiss it can be said it is she who the complications of love like in a mid summer night's dream Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974653959274292 Review: a movie visually graceful but interesting is mainly the plot the film depicts a progress of exploring the main actor's feeling max who has lived in new york for two years and intend to marry a girl he met there comes back to paris and unexpectedly meets his ex girlfriend whom he still fancies very much but finally finds out the one he loves the most in fact is her best friend non linear narration thus many flashbacks and every part are quite well the three women max has met something we must pursue although possibly having no clear picture about the underlying motivations his fiancee is the one he needs rather than the one he loves and thus completely no loyalty we can see she gives him also no love but only stability true love also cannot be found in his relation with the ex girlfriend merely a fantasy for him to escape many things very romantic he has done for her but almost nothing seems the one who really life in fact is her best friend the equilibrium achieved at the end is not identical to the initial equilibrium because max has understand much more about his feeling the structure makes the progress of searching look more complicated not equally ingenious as pulp fiction but things seem much more natural in the apartment max is not the only character who undergoes a transformation and in fact interesting is also the description to romane the good cinematography also makes her and monica bellucci look very beautiful a good commentary of today's love and undoubtedly a film worth seeing br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987371563911438 Review: this is easily my favourite film a tragic romance intertwined with a complex mystery whose threads are all but invisible until they all unravel at the end in one fantastic rush sheer brilliance br br i'd love to see some more of work but at least according to imdb he hasn't made any other features has the high quality of this work made producing another too daunting a task has he moved back into some other sphere of creative i certainly hope this won't be his final feature but i can't really blame him if he decides to stop with this gem as his only contribution to the world of feature films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9295207858085632 Review: so here's a bit of background on how i came to see this movie as you probably know this is the original french film that was then remade surprise by hollywood as wicker park well i avoided that movie like the plague when it was first released simply because a i knew it had absolutely nothing to do with wicker park and living in chicago i didn't see why they called it that it was filmed in canada for a start b i have a very hard time bothering with pointless remakes done purely because hollywood thinks we're too bone idle to read a few subtitles i am the remake of infernal affairs by the way and c i can't stand josh hartnett said there br br however i came across on tv the other day probably about half an hour in and i have to say initially it made no sense at all until about half an hour from the end when it started coming together by the end i was really surprised to find myself really into it and then the ending just seemed so good a perfect combination of story passion and ending with possibly one of the greatest musical choices i've ever seen heard br br since then i've heard a lot about the vs wicker park argument and looking at i still say it has all to do with chicago but there seemed something about it that i liked so when it was on again i watched it again unfortunately still missing the first chunk i've still yet to see it and i still thought it was pretty good heck even josh hartnett seemed good but i was curious about and wanted to see what all the fuss was about so i waited and waited to catch somewhere somehow netflix let me down so i ended up getting a copy from some website in ireland and i've just watched it br br it's really kind of weird but a good weird a classic french film great acting romane is an absolute gem sorry but she acts monica bellucci off the screen in every scene vincent cassel was a weird choice for the lead but by the end he works and i've seen jean philippe in a lot of movies and i just love him the scene where alice dumps him in the restaurant and he just looks like someone's told him his been run over was excruciating but i can honestly say having seen and pretty much expecting that to have been a scene for scene copy as about 75 of the rest of the movie had been maybe in a different order but come on the scene with the coffee in the glasses word for word you can imagine my surprise when i watched the ending of i can literally say i was blown away hmm a bit like poor old lucien was through the cafe window really so be prepared if you've seen wicker park and you fancy taking a look at the original like i did do not make the mistake of expecting an identical movie because you'll either be disappointed or at a piece of french movie history a prime example of how you can watch a movie think you're going to watch a happy ending and get from the total spin in the opposite direction right at the end definitely catch this movie oh and while you're at maybe not too near the same time but down the road take a look at wicker park it'll surprise you too Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3547876477241516 Review: is playing with the audience with the story of max vincent cassel in search of his biggest lost love monica bellucci just before to get engaged to another woman uses many flashbacks sequences without warning so the best way to know where we are in the story is to watch for the actor's haircut it can get very confusing still a strong film debut for beautifully photographed by the 5th element the messenger and monica bellucci is a darling to watch i felt a little disappointed near the end so i gave it 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831981062889099 Review: i loved this it starts out as a fairly normal slightly ponderous french art movie and then all of a sudden halfway through it's turned on it's head this part is brilliant as you realise you have been watching 2 plots not one sadly the ending doesn't make much sense which is a great shame oh yes and it's brilliantly filmed Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5014722943305969 Review: this is a wonderful thriller i watched many times and never can get enough of it's all about the obsessive love 5 people have for in paris un lucky coincidences false identities the music makes it really gripping there are hardly any flaws in the characters just the end is not very credible but a definite must see still Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629710912704468 Review: a very enjoyable french film this film has many twists and turns in the plot and is superb i have found that when i lend this dvd out to a friend it seems to do the rounds before getting back to me it is really all about a man making sure he finds the right girl to settle down with Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.896139919757843 Review: several years ago i saw this film without subtitles on television and despite me not understanding a word of what the characters were saying i still got the general idea and the mood of the film fascinated me no ends br br at long last i saw it again a few weeks ago my heart skipped when i saw the picture in the television guide and for 8 days until the film was really shown i told everybody i knew to go and see it the story reminded me a bit of alfred hitchcock's vertigo a slow brooding film about a guy who one day believes he sees the girlfriend that disappeared years before what follows is a wild ride of flashbacks changing perspectives and really inventive twists in the plot and at the end of the film i was left breathless i had definitely not got what i had expected and i had actually already seen the film be prepared to be confused br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725388884544373 Review: like an earlier i saw it in 1980 and have never been able to shake the memory of the gripping story splendid acting and dramatic musical score it certainly contains some of sam finest work he and the writers depict oppenheimer not simply as an unjustly victimized hero which he was but also as naive fond of alcohol and snobbish a rounded portrait instead of a stereotype Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.818241536617279 Review: not all movies should have that predictable ending that we are all so use to and it's great to see movies with really unusual twists however with that said i was really disappointed in ending in my opinion the ending didn't really fit in with the rest of the movie and it basically destroyed the story that was being told br br you spend the whole movie discovering everyone and their feelings but the events in the final 2 minutes of the movie would have impacted on character but the movie ends and leaves it all too wide open br br overall though this movie was very well made and unlike similar movies such as all the scenes were believable and didn't go over the top Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8421441316604614 Review: magnificent original beautiful movie the acting is great the settings en are superb paris at its best but then the real paris not the famous settings and the music will do also a brilliant very detailed which i just very much love br br the best french movie i've seen and french cinema is very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884111881256104 Review: i think the film makes a reference to rouge of kieslowski as the whole atmosphere gives me a feeling of red it seems to be that a lot of the backgrounds contain red think of the tea room f e i also think this is one of the greatest movies of the last years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9239624738693237 Review: is i think a very hitchcockian film the plot was rife with symbolism ie the white and red roses and plot twists which wrapped themselves up neatly the look was very parisian and pulled you closer to the story i saw it in london and very much regret that it is not out on video in the states Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9113733768463135 Review: an obsessive love story where the characters have been extremely convincing i think this film highlights the talent of professional actors specially for vincent cassel who wouldn't at the time it was filmed be the first character you think of for such a role and yes he did succeed to seduce the beautiful monica beyond the film during this creation i can only say that this film should have been released at it is in the usa instead of thinking of doing a remake it is simply so french almost perverted and yet so true this film should stay untouched br br a director that should definitely get more projects as this kind of subject requires the right amount of ingredients to not make it a flop Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.40447500348091125 Review: in this tense and character driven romantic comedy we are given an insight into the intertwining lives of four at the centre is portrayal of max a eyed romeo he falls head over heels for beautiful stranger lisa bellucci encouraged by his put upon best friend lucien in an understated but effective performance he wins her heart and they live happily ever after that is until the scheming neurotic and obsessive alice the versatile romane becomes very involved in the lives and loves of the other three br br the rich plot is by a curious chronological jumble and the movie emerges as an intricate jigsaw the eye candy of picture postcard paris at the heart of it all the use of colour does not go unnoticed particularly in spectacular apartment presumably accounting for the film's title where the and provoke the fires of passion and lust br br the audience can relate to max he truly wears his heart on his sleeve and is constantly punished by irony and circumstance for it in one memorable scene our fated lovers separated by a misunderstanding narrowly miss out on the chance meeting that would surely reunite them independent of one another they travel to the same destination her on the metro him in a taxi practically à yet fate seems to have it in for them and the audience is teased br br the performances in this film are really what make stand out i still cannot understand why vincent is not a big star outside france he has presence and diversity in abundance monica bellucci real life spouse at the time of writing has recently found fame in the film industry but perhaps for the wrong reasons true she is beautiful but behind that is a talented actress who can dominate a scene in classic style which many british and american actresses dismiss in favour of the all too easy approach br br all in all watch this film i doubt you'll be disappointed it is gripping satisfying amusing sad lavish and a lesson in artistic film making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532865285873413 Review: a lot has already been written about the film itself so instead of adding to the noise i just want to say a few words on the two female actors br br it has to be a daunting prospect for any actress to star in a sense versus the spectacular monica bellucci but romane pulls it off to sensational ends a film starring monica bellucci where i fall in love with the other girl that's not supposed to happen br br it's been said a thousand times but monica bellucci strikes the saddest figure in modern cinema i have never before seen such innate sadness she would not be out of place breaking lon heart Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7587615251541138 Review: since the plot like vertigo or brian obsession till to the score by peter chase that reminds the sounds of bernard this little pearl seems to be sight from remarkable playing by romane and vincent cassel in a bohemian paris portrayed from the famous a little cult it is a pity that the only version available on dvd are the french one and the english directed by a controversial artist as it could be considered a little homage to the cinema it is a french movie and as all of them not for all we could say a cinema even if not so it could be remembered for several reason Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6261235475540161 Review: all credit to writer director who fashioned this winding twisting tale of deceit and betrayal while keeping the utmost control he maintains the audience at length never allowing them to become completely aware of the goings on even his clever denouement has you guessing br br the three central performances are also top class with vincent cassel romane and monica bellucci doing their utmost to add to the mystery jean phillippe strength in his supporting role to give away plot details or character specifics would not be fair br br uses the camera effectively to sweep us through this enigma and editing keeps the story a step ahead of us the theme from peter chase is sublime in its marriage to the ideal of the script br br many may say is trying to confront several deeper issues on the them of love for me this is simply a haunting elusive riddle that weaves a fascinating web only the french are capable of such hollywood would have ruined this with a happy ending br br monday march 2 1998 br br no one does thriller quite like the french when they get it right they really get it right br br vincent is intriguing as the deceptive max romane obsessive as the new lisa and monica bellucci is mysterious as the first lisa the plot from is a whirlwind of deliberate deception and fatally crossed wires br br all credit must go to his manipulation of the clever plot and the performances from the three leads as lucien jean phillippe is strong and emotional br br friday january 15 1999 video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638953804969788 Review: this is a clever story about relationships and a display of three main categories of players in the game of relationships max manipulative women alice and the fools who may be indeed in love lisa muriel and lucien br br max and alice are very unlikeable and perhaps despicable characters but who are always in control in the game leaving their partners around in the dark but as the discussed ending tells us as veteran players as max and alice were they would be happy to part ways anytime they see fit as if the game was just announced to be over and each one of them could not care less to get on with his or her own life and play another game with some other anonymous people when another opportunity presented itself lisa muriel and lucien might be the ones who felt like investing something real in a relationship only not being able to realise that they were the in the game and the ultimate losers as far as what we were shown is concerned who knows if they are also advance players of some sort in their worlds not shown to us on screen br br this is a very fast paced delicately crafted and witty story with an enticing execution by the cast it also deserves some deeper thinking how much is real in a game of relationship Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9729817509651184 Review: great news there is a bbc dvd release scheduled for july 2006 uk there is also a scheduled release in states don't know the date can't wait br br below is my original comment br br i agree with all the other reviewers it is simply staggering that one of the greatest tv dramas ever has never been released on dvd br br the story line is gripping the acting is outstanding and the character development is enthralling br br over here in the uk we have quite a history of getting tv drama series and films out onto dvd through popular br br it's very hard to see why the rights owners do not go into a dvd production i'm going to e mail one of the leading players in this grass roots movement and see what happens who did the production was it bbc Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510263800621033 Review: i just saw this film again i believe for the sixth time i will doubtless see it many more times this is one of the most brilliant french films ever made although the film is mysterious even more mysterious is what happened to the writer and director for ten years he has not made another film and this was his only one the story and execution of this ingenious film are perfect and it is clearly paying homage continually to both hitchcock and buster keaton the split second timing of the movements is just as carefully controlled as the scene where the side of a house falls on keaton in bill and he is only not killed by inches in this film people stoop and turn and pass one another and if they had been one second off they would have the storyline thus walks a of chance events to such an intense degree that you cannot take your eyes off the screen for even a or you will miss something crucial the haunting albeit intentionally repetitive music by peter chase is reminiscent of hitchcock's and the whole film has the same eerie quality but whereas hitchcock had one woman be two women has two women be one woman thereby the plot structure there are passing references to other hitchcock films but it is which is central to the inspiration of this film the theme may seem superficially to be obsessive love but the film is really about the magic of everyday chance events the invisible threads behind the tapestry the everything is hyper charged with passionate love and desire but the desire transcends its object and struggles towards something behind and beyond the object that is why it is so easily from lisa to alice when it is realised that it is alice who is more mysterious than lisa and it is alice who truly embodies the eternal mystery the film is ultimately by romane she is so fascinating that she monica bellucci which is really something to pull off considering that bellucci is a knockout beauty whereas is what the english call however romane had even at this early date more than mastered the art of whereby beautiful girls fall by the and don't get noticed because romane is being so fascinating you can't take your eyes off her long enough even to look at the beautiful girls and you end up only thinking of her most of us remember i'm sure her father richard lying in a bathtub listening to opera in the film many years ago i would rather watch romane than richard lying in a bathtub but there seems to be some genetic secret to being fascinating because richard is spellbinding too and he isn't even a woman romane looks as if she may turn into anna when she is much older and that means she will get an oscar if someone can only write another for her the girl has so much passion inside her she could set the on fire wouldn't it be wonderful if she and julie delpy teamed up this film made wonderful use of paris locations but where is this in the it looked like place to me maybe i missed something i must watch the film another six times just to study the precision of the timing and who brushes past whom and make sure i've got it right the whole thing is like ten gigantic chess games played by a how thrilling it all is romane you can look through my window anytime come on over let's discuss coincidence everything that is going on that is invisible and how it effects the visible and once again we have here the spirit of novel embodied in a great french work of art more more more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624478816986084 Review: is one of the most interesting movies that i have ever seen i experienced extreme frustration while watching this movie as i was for the two leads to reunite that never happened in the end which disappointed me to no end but the ending lends an even more cynical touch to a generally cynical movie it is not a movie which people are likely to but one watch itself will have a deep impact on people as of now i haven't the movie and i don't think i will br br the story follows the experiences of a man max who is engaged to be married to muriel he remembers his old girlfriend lisa he considers this the love of his life as he listens by accident to lisa talking on the telephone thus he tries to find lisa here starts his extremely frustrating search for lisa there are many layers to this movie there are of jealousy and so on there is also another character called alice who is involved in the whole confusion the movie then moves through a whole range of twists and finally leads to an ending which could be interpreted in many ways it is fascinating how this movie has only four main characters but the clever writing makes it interesting and unique what i love about the fact is that a movie about obsession jealousy is done in such a light hearted manner it has a very fast pace which is probably the reason why it can appeal to a large audience the main character max has shades of grey and i felt the ending was perfect i don't think he is supposed to be a clean character considering the fact he is searching for his long lost love while he is engaged and he also has a fling with alice br br the character of alice is even worse her manipulation and her compulsive lying can really irritate viewers that is the point i guess the scene where she breaks down in front of lucien really shows another facet of her character it shows a side of her that wants to be accepted and that she is tired of all the lying and the games and she wants to lead a normal life in the end she understands that she needs to get away from it all the ending lends a cynical touch because it seems as if love for alice is temporary and fake it is as if to say that love in general is a temporary emotion and it is better to choose the safe option i e muriel than to pursue something that is so fleeting i e lisa or alice in many ways this is not really a romantic movie but a satire about romance in a way br br the performances deserve high praise vincent cassel as max gives a great performance he perfectly portrays the confusion of a man who is not really sure about his engagement his geeky looks are an added advantage as it fits the character perfectly but the real star of the movie is romane as alice her nuanced portrayal of a woman who is jealous of alice and is in love with max the scene where she screams i am a too really shows her desperation and her yearning to live a normal life with a man who loves her br br btw i also thought lesbianism is another interpretation that can be drawn from this movie alice's actions can be explained in many ways and her unreasonable obsession with lisa may also be explained as a manifestation of a lesbian desire it may be far fetched considering she encourages lisa to forgive her current boyfriend but i got the feeling that she was a lesbian for a long time she also avoids questions from lisa regarding a boyfriend she spends a whole lot of time with lisa and she is happy during that time that may lead many to question her sexual orientation br br overall i would give it a 9 10 i think it deserves it but i one because of the factor i think it is a perfect movie otherwise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883323311805725 Review: this sad romance is because the director decides to break its narration and to offer the points of view of each characters so there are a lot of flashbacks of re shooting of the same scene but it would be an extraordinary moment of cinema to put all the fragments in order to see the result br br and it would worth it because it's for me just one the best french movie ever made br br it has everything br br cast first steps of monica bellucci and vincent cassel such a presence and such voices even for a hard of hearing it's symbolic for them to have fallen in love with this movie br br directing his camera is bright alive plays with the sets or can be mysterious with long close up à la david lynch br br cinematography the light is beautiful between gold and like their love br br a never seen before paris it's a paris out of time of more accurately a of a lot of huge search here it's look like gotham city modern and old at the same time br br music not the big orchestra but in perfect tune with the frames and the song of charles made me discover this great singer br br ah … the story as i said it's a love story but rather tragic saying that love can be for nothing that it doesn't make all people happy or isn't guaranteed for a sweet ending is great because this message isn't often told love is passion which is derivative from the latin pain you can suffer a lot when you are in love because of the why of the endless waiting the lack of courage the br br and when you can ease yourself fate destiny god devil can stab you in the back just because you arrive too soon or too late and above all because love means 2 in a world of billions a lot of things can happen and as much stories can be written so what's love br br personally i lived some moments like this in a car with the dear one her mobile rings and you know it's her special friend whom she kisses goodbye and not you even if we are always together so you want to go out of this car to leave them together to not hear the sweet but cruel words but you can't because an amazing hard rain just started br br i found that this movie depicts those moments of tragedy as no one else Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8960930109024048 Review: when i watched with my girlfriend she how complicated and she is right of course when you are used to simple one linear plots especially violent hero vs crook schemes is hard to follow a couple of the negative reviewers here also have missed one or more important points other whine about the confusing flash backs come on this is not the kind of movie from which you can leave to visit the toilet come back and get hooked again within a few seconds this one demands full concentration and a keen eye on details then it is really not that hard to figure out what's happening and when the director has left more than enough clues in all scenes br br the first 3 4 of the movie centers about the question why did max and lisa split the film as my girlfriend remarked begins as a romantic suggesting that two lost lovers will find each other again having experience with french movies i predicted that the story pretty soon would get a sick twist and i was right in the end of the first part it becomes clear after many twists and turns that max and lisa were manipulated by alice max did not know that lisa had left and why lisa did not know why max did not contact her in rome and left her without a trace when she returned to paris the only one who did was alice and she had her own reasons to keep her mouth shut br br after both max and lisa have found out the truth the question of course becomes can alice's be undone well of course not time has passed by and things have changed br br many european movies use a story telling technique i fully enjoy there is no exposition of the basic conflict in the beginning after which two or more interested parties try to decide in their own advantage instead the spectator is gradually fed with bits and pieces of the plot and hardly knows more than the main characters is a fine and subtle example of this technique in the first half alice seems to be a side character slowly it becomes clear that she is key figure br br acting is simply great vincent cassel is perfect as the somewhat naive and impulsive character who risks a life just to hunt a dream from the past monica is very beautiful of course but also competent jean paul provides the necessary comical touch romane is very convincing as the neurotic woman plagued by feelings of guilt and regret br br the only reason i did not gave it a 10 is the somewhat unsatisfying end of course it was necessary because of the desired after all the events max is exactly on the point where the movie begun only wiser and sadder alice has paid for her sins but still the little twists on the airport are a bit artificial max too easily exchanges lisa for alice alice too easily decides to reject max who has been her dream for so long max too easily returns to his fiancée but then again i don't know how how this could be achieved without sacrificing the elegant i guess sometimes artists have to give up realism for beauty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754273891448975 Review: a wonderful story about the consequences of obsessive love with the beautiful romantic back streets of paris as its location we're transported through time and see the plot develop from the perspectives of the three main characters as the mystery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186223149299622 Review: i watched this film for the second time tonight after about three years and it was as wonderful as before br br there are more than a dozen modern stunning french films from en de to the three colours trilogy and all of them are special this film is one of them a true delight with so many great things going for it from the homage to hitchcock to two beautiful ladies in romane and monica while monica is very beautiful romane is a very sexy lady and steals many of the scenes she inhabits br br i am not sure why people think this film is convoluted as the scenes are such a perfect blend of past and present acting as a counterpoint to the characters' own remarkable journey that the film simply flows and you barely realise that minutes of beauty and mystery have left the viewed enchanted and bewitched br br like most french and european films this story would never translate across the atlantic as no studio could capture the magic without the life out of it with the hollywood common to most movies that become lost in translation americans make brilliant films but not of this type perhaps if they let someone like a young polanski work on it then maybe they would not totally butcher an english version br br for those who do not watch subtitled films you will spend a lifetime in ignorant bliss for those who can read then you would be yourself to miss films like this br br i would describe this as neo franco noir but only to cheese off the reviewer who called this film elitist i think i saw him doing an add for four and twenty pies he thinks romane is a type of french it is arty in the way that pulp fiction is arty but with more br br 10 out of 10 with every viewing and has anyone got phone number she is the perfect french salad dressing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539212584495544 Review: forget the recent dire american remake which sadly tarnished the reputation of the french original by virtue of the director's involvement in both this is a deftly drawn romantic 90s noir with many twists and turns it works best as a ode to hitchcock's rear window because the notion of voyeurism is the constant theme that fires the intricate screenplay the story is stunningly realized like a painting offering multi perspectives on the same event and demanding the viewer's participation throughout the settings music and haunting score are wonderful as well as the excellent contributions from the cast watch it more than once Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767131209373474 Review: this is a fabulous film br br the plot is a good yarn and is imaginatively told in a series of flashbacks and alternative points of view what was deliberate and what was coincidence who is in love with who br br you get the chance to put yourselves in the shoes of each of the characters in turn sometimes literally and this helps define each character to a satisfying depth br br with a bit of effort following the twists and turns you can understand each of the characters and key events in the film are from the point of view of different people br br take the opportunity if it comes again to your arthouse cinema it looks good on the big screen br br more than keeping you guessing the plot twists to such an extent that you just sit and watch what unfolds i defy anyone to predict br br but more likely you will need more than one viewing i saw this at the pictures on its original release three times and it got better each time br br the acting was very good with a standout performance by romane as alice torn in three directions by the three other characters in the ensemble br br a classic the second best film of the 1990s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868323802947998 Review: has to be among the best french films i have ever seen along with hatred also starring vincent cassel and those great gerard pierre richard movies cassel and bellucci are amazing in the leading roles aside from brotherhood of the wolves and i have not yet seen a bad movie with this couple sucks you in from the beginning and the twists and turns keep you thrilled until the very end storytelling really hasn't worked this well since pulp fiction let's just hope there won't be a godawful american remake of this unique romance mystery thriller edit guess what a godawful american remake has been made Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8627049922943115 Review: this is an astonishing film a romantic thriller with a convoluted but perfectly constructed and plot brilliantly by the use of recurring visual motifs everything in it is beautifully filmed the women the apartments but more amazing is the devastating of images almost every scene has echoes of another this is a story told in light in colour in many almost parallels every time i watch it it fills me with delight br br the acting is great too romane is stunning as a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown everything about her changes with her mood vincent cassel plays a very different role to his part in la but no less excellently shifty and sympathetic at the same time and monica bellucci ah monica bellucci well put simply she plays is the world's most perfect woman there's one small scene about three quarters of the way through where she does nothing more than smile yet in that instant says more than hours of hollywood junk br br one cannot do justice to this film without at least mentioning the superb climax sad shocking ironic and subtle in turn but if one moment captures the brilliance of this work it's the scene at the start of this fabulous denouement the prospect of which has been laid before us throughout the entire story yet when the moment comes it is handled so delicately so briefly so deftly that on reflection it makes you gasp only a director of staggering confidence would dare to this vital point but the confidence is justified cinema doesn't come much better than this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8905981183052063 Review: insanely well crafted mini series br br i recall seeing most of it twice when shown on american playhouse on pbs was heavily promoted at the time i believe it might have been one of the very early mini series showing on pbs outside of the masterpiece theater series br br the full length production was shown i believe only once during its first broadcast was 6 8 hours total this length was edited down somewhat to 6 hours cut some interesting but slow scenes br br i am very much hoping that the folks holding its current rights do follow through and restore a complete not edited version to dvd not worth creating a vhs version at this point br br would fit in very well in the mini series or dramatic history genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9157738089561462 Review: although bullet in the brain is without question superior amongst short films it largely seems more like a short piece of writing than a film and it is a little hard to feel too sorry for the teacher when his smart ass remarks get him shot but after the bullet enters his brain we begin to understand a little bit about why he became so jaded with life in the first place there is an awful amount of detail packed into this reasonably short film and this is what makes me feel that it should have been extended a little bit it seems like there's almost too much to take in at once as the details come flying at you so fast a slightly more relaxed pace and a less po faced narrator in the final section would have this film a little bit despite these complaints there is no denying that bullet in the brain is a quite stupendous work compared to many short and even full length films the makers should be applauded for trying to make such a basically emotional and literate film in the current climate of quick jokes and hollywood action Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9308227300643921 Review: on the outside this film is better because of vincent d'onofrio law order criminal intent but this film is equally as good as the 1982 version in some ways the 1999 version is better because it's more up to date a decade as compared to the 27 years the actors in this film were great like terry of hbo's oz as james daly and tony monk and gary csi ny dialogue was changed for contemporary audiences nut much of the writing remained the same there were stuff that wasn't in the 1982 version that gave this one a boost in drama and comedy but in the end this film was just as great at the 1982 one character wise vincent d'onofrio playing phil romano was excellent better that paul sorvino it's a match up between stacy keach and terry in terms of james as for george i would praise and between martin sheen as tom i would say wins Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9277529716491699 Review: this movie is based mainly on the emotions and interactions of people there are only three locations the school the store and the house that are really used it's primarily at the house however a movie doesn't need special effects or amazing views to be amazing in itself br br four friends who had during their basketball days meet up one is rich important and has no real love outside of money one wants to be mayor again but his competition is turning him sour one wants to be superintendent of the school and take care of his family one is a traveling alcoholic br br first off i love the actors in this film they've all been household names to me they proved their worth here br br one of the most pivotal moments is when tom played by gary blows up on the coach he yells and rants about how the coach cheated in the winning game his blows the whistle and yells back his forgive me father for i have it's amazing to watch with energy that just chills you br br highly recommended to anyone who understands human emotion and doesn't need shiny effects to interest them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.944890558719635 Review: this movie is based on a play and is the second adaptation of this work paul sorvino plays the basketball coach of a team of players that against all odds took home the championship 20 years ago they have all met for a reunion terry plays james a junior high principal and will quickly get on your nerves with all his whining and feel sorry for me role vincent d'onofrio as phil plays an obnoxious businessman with just the right amount of money tony is george the current mayor of the town and appears to be on the verge of some sort of breakdown gary plays tom a writer turned alcoholic and in my opinion is excellent in the role while they are all suppose to be celebrating their championship conflicts jealousy and fighting abound as the men come to terms with what was and is now they are forced to look at their lives in a non pleasant way it's unusual to have a group of men talking and crying about what could have been and i found it interesting watching them relate to each other it's not the best movie i've seen but it's certainly good enough for a viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748748540878296 Review: this is a great example of very none hollywood film making which is very thought provoking moving and not without a sense of humor kevin and paula sage are superb br br i actually watched it on late night tv and i can see why i missed it in the cinema its not the sort of film that the multi screen mega cinemas show nowadays mores the pity br br i am going to look for the dvd not for those who prefer the current trend towards special effects and no story if you liked the best selling book the curious incident of the dog in the night time you'll enjoy this film br br this film ranks beside the best of scottish films such as small faces and trainspotting all films which kevin also star in br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925940632820129 Review: not an easy film to like at first with both the lead characters quite unlikeable but luckily the heart and soul of the film is paula touching performance which drives the film into uncharted waters and transcends the rather awkward storyline this gives the film a feeling of real truth and makes you think you've seen something special 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.992373526096344 Review: a very moving and thought provoking film that raises issues of mental health terminal illness and euthanasia sound a bit too heavy it is a little but this is all treated in a realistically straight forward way within a story of the changes that take place to the family who have to deal with these things this is a positive story of facing up to life and responsibility that isn't overwhelm by the subject matter br br afterlife is beautifully shot and crafted film set in modern times and dealing with modern issues it is a character driven enthralling film with a strong cast and some very good performances br br unfortunate it is not the sort of film that always performs well at the box office so catch it while you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830603003501892 Review: i agree with andy this is a good movie kevin character is believable throughout the film we're forced to hate him and sympathise with him paula sage who plays roberta puts in a good performance too it's thought provoking and emotive without any over production credit to director alison peebles and writer andrea for that a very worthwhile viewing the pace of the film is just right raising just enough interest in the subject matter to reel you in rather than you with facts in a documentary style nice little soundtrack to go with the film too again used not to distract you from storyline recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9344489574432373 Review: the film's subject is poignant and very real it happened one can debate some artistic liberties taken by director and scriptwriter the subject is what makes the film tick nothing else i saw the film for the first time after the real was gunned down in new and had served several years as an elected member of parliament in india by the way she was not the first elected to parliament as some reviewers stated the so called have been elected to the indian parliament for decades in reserved br br while shekhar kapur as a director is a hero to many india because he made commercially accepted international films bandit queen and elizabeth and a tolerable kiddie movie called mister india which was accepted by the average indian audiences and even got oscar nominations for elizabeth i do not place him as a top notch film director from india he fails in every department as a director except perhaps that he succeeds in getting some above average performances from his actors subtlety finesse charm are not easy to find in his films melodrama in them br br his idea of using ali khan's vocal rendering of the song in the early parts of the film was perhaps his single major achievement on the undistinguished sound track of bandit queen and then perhaps the doors during the gang rape sequence otherwise the film looked like a spaghetti western with sex and violence minus the great music one associates with them br br if you are looking for a good living indian film director who makes realistic cinema of international quality it is not shekhar movies you should see it is the later works of three indian film makers sen and and of course it is unfortunate that none of those directors had the financial support that kapur had to give them and their films an international for instance made in or ray's based on prem are more complete as films to an intelligent viewer dealing on the state of the in india sen did not have to resort to graphic sex and violence but merely suggested them of course nugget did not make headlines while effort them br br to credit he is articulate and used his limited talent and modest resources in the mumbai film industry to take his products beyond home audiences for that effort i salute kapur but bandit queen will remain a great subject awaiting an accomplished director to deal with it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.577842652797699 Review: of the accuracy of facts bandit queen is a true story its true because the themes it deals with hold as much truth today as they did way back in 1994 this movie is violent powerful and thought provoking the protagonist is a woman of flesh and blood whose adversity brought out the best or worst out of her keeping the aside there is no doubt that character from a young girl of 8 who is married off by her father to clear a debt pun intended to a gang leader who goes on to become a leader of the lower caste has evolved into a champion in her own right her portrayal is so powerful that the viewer is even willing to forgive her for a massacre br br i can understand if the western audience is not able to appreciate this masterpiece bandit queen needs to be in the indian context and not just checked out in stereotypes i may not be able to sell it on its universal appeal but its certainly a must watch for the indian audience its a shame that the movie had a delayed overtly censored release in india br br bandit queen is the story of a woman who fought against two odds in india being a woman and that too a lower caste her rebellious nature and inability to just give in caused her the most horrible experiences in life which only went on to strengthen her into a self proclaimed goddess she responded to violence with violence and become the woman society wanted her to be call it divine justice or failure had she killed a single person she would have been hanged she killed 24 and got revered respected and glorified br br p s whoever found her character psychotic needs to be at 8 by 10 men at a go and naked then they should be asked how normal do they feel Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4228173494338989 Review: i saw bandit queen in 2005 over a decade after it was made amidst controversy in india the language the stark treatment and the natural acting by a relatively unknown cast for that time might have been even more shocking at that time for an indian populace more familiar with fantasy cinema the film the cast and shekhar kapoor deserve accolades for the breakthrough effort br br the plot is not very different from a typical revenge drama made in various forms in india in fact there have been several fictional accounts of this particular story itself the reason why this stands out is that it's supposed to be a first person account of someone who actually went through all this and a lot else that doesn't find place on the screen and survived to tell the tale survived long enough to see her story made into a movie at least didn't live very long after being released from prison in 1994 br br the film scores on several counts the cinematography is brilliant the music is apt the cast many of whom became more familiar names later is very good but the screenplay is patchy things move too fast and in jerks at times it's understandable though because there are just too many strands that need to be tied together to make it all cohesive or maybe i felt that because i have read book which is a more detailed and better though obviously not as shocking as the visual account of and which is to be one of the main sources for the film br br there are some factual ambiguities too according to she wasn't present when the massacre took place and despite claiming to be the account of herself she is shown to participate and in fact the massacre then the final scene where shows her touching the feet of the chief minister while in reality she had to a portrait of mahatma gandhi symbolic value only but shows that didn't want to show to a living ordinary person it would have been nice to show the chief minister to have some resemblance to arjun singh who many remember was the of then br br but these are small in this eminently well made movie a rare gem to come out from the mainstream indian film industry made by a man who before this was known best for the ultimate masala movie of the late 80s mr india Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644219875335693 Review: oppenheimer was a great series it was the first thing i saw waterston in and it is too bad copies aren't available a similar situation exists for glory enough for all a british series from around the same time about the discovery of i would pay a good price for both of these on dvd is it really so difficult to get oppenheimer on a dvd that is able to be played in the us another very enjoyable series again from about the same time was danger a series about bombs hence the name that one you can get from your local library br br pete Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675512909889221 Review: i think that the movie was really good subject acting and ali khan's music were marvellous although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male dominated culture he has neglected character a bit and has more on the violence faced by her Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8450663685798645 Review: this is an excellent movie had no role to base her actions on yet was able to bring about very necessary change to a land that was living in darkness when it comes to female treatment i like the fact that it was a real story rather than made up it added to the horror of the story the triumph Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8935297131538391 Review: the true story of who became a national hero in india because she fought for her rights as a woman but in a violent manner i was surprised to see a powerful film with strong images come out of india instead of the bollywood art trash classics they churn out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8181965351104736 Review: i saw this movie over 5 years ago and the subject still me as it should her anger and initiative were inspiring not that i would an army and kill people but the scene at the well and at the rebel strong hold will never leave my mind this is a great film but be prepared for the strong subject matter Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9222136735916138 Review: it may interest people to know that this film was made without any to herself and when she did finally see parts of it was so enraged that she announced that the film was not to be shown in india or she would cover herself in petrol and set fire to herself i do not know whether it was shown at all or not but given her standing at the time as a rising politician i doubt it since then i saw a report that she has been from office and charged with further crimes from her days and has gone into hiding as a result br br her own concerns aside this is an excellent film made all the more so by its refreshingly brutal approach none of the rose tinted melodrama one might expect from a typical indian film it should be stressed that concerns about how feminist the film's messages really are and the like are essentially irrelevant it's a true story her misgivings are it seems not with what is depicted but with the way in which the film depicts her Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7629476189613342 Review: the three stooges has always been some of the many actors that i have loved i love just about every one of the shorts that they have made i love all six of the stooges curly shemp moe larry joe and curly joe all of the shorts are hilarious and also star many other great actors and actresses which a lot of them was in many of the shorts in my opinion the three stooges is some of the greatest actors ever and is the all time funniest comedy team br br one of my favorite stooges shorts with shemp is none other than groom all appearing in this short are dee green the beautiful christine mcintyre doris johnny nancy saunders and emil green and mcintyre provide great performances here there are so many funny parts here this is a very hilarious short there is another similar three stooges short like this one called husbands beware and i recommend both Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696220755577087 Review: there are one or two other shemp era shorts i like more i e brains but i think one can say without much argument that in this particular episode shemp gives his greatest comedic performance as a stooge after the team in 1946 br br scene for scene this episode hardly lets up from professor shemp howard's voice lessons with the glass shattering dee green to his futile attempts to win a hand in marriage this is your little will you marry me click to the uproarious finish it never fails to keep me in stitches br br i would be not mention that immortal scene with miss hopkins the always lovely christine mcintyre btw isn't she rather under dressed and over amorous in greeting the man she thinks is her basil who knows maybe the actual basil was a very distant cousin which makes it legal in some states as far as i know Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9392290711402893 Review: not wishing to repeat what everyone else has noted i will only say this br br nearly everybody says they loved curly best but i will put groom up against any of other the stooges shorts br br i think it's the most hilarious from start to finish as well as being the most re watchable br br the off key singing student christine cousin basil routine and of course emil j p are highlights but only around the impeccable timing and the great writing too br br nuff said Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9059184193611145 Review: a three stooges short this one featuring shemp of all those involving shemp i've seen this is my favorite performance by him in a stooges short the basic plot is that shemp must get married by 6 o'clock that very evening if he's to inherit the half a million dollars a rich uncle left him in his will so shemp sets out to get himself a bride but finds it a tougher road than expected that is until they learn of his inheritance money best bits here involve shemp shaving shemp and moe in a telephone booth and larry on piano as accompaniment to voice training session also the sequence where shemp is mistaken as cousin basil and its outcome proves hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748378992080688 Review: for the record i am a curly fan through and through but i do have to say that in reality shemp wasn't really that bad yeah he might have lacked the same kind of slapstick that curly had but in his own way he was hilarious at least he wasn't as bad as joe br br in groom shemp plays a music professor stooge a professor yeah right who recently inherited a half million dollars from a dead uncle and moe larry have to prepare him to marry a woman by six o'clock that night or no money br br this was one of the first skit with shemp before they started recycling their material perhaps it isn't surprising that shemp was part of the stooges before curly came into the picture so he seemed natural at this the slapstick gags are hilarious especially this one scene with moe and shemp in a phone booth essential stooge short to be honest Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8373899459838867 Review: with sam waterston in the title role and with david suchet as teller is an example of the docudrama at its very finest well written well acted by actors who bear a believable resemblance to their historical characters highly informative and very entertaining the set designs and costumes capture the feel of the us during world war 2 and the plotting and dialog make the viewer feel as if he were really present at los and caught up in the excitement of the manhattan project the only downside is that this is a british production and some of the actors lack skill in affecting a convincing american accent the skill of current day australian irish actors taking on non native is amazing the storyline is fully consistent with richard definitive history of the development of the atomic bomb sadly the mini series was shown only a couple of times on pbs at the beginning of the 1980s and then apparently vanished into oblivion br br compares to the more recent man little boy' feature film with paul newman as leslie groves the overweight and rather homely general would be thoroughly and dwight schultz of tv's 'a as oppenheimer as a mini series is around as long as the newman feature but uses the all of the additional time completely to its advantage Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.811427891254425 Review: almost certainly the best three stooges short with shemp is as good as any of the best shorts featuring curly memorable stooge moments abound the opening with shemp giving voice lessons to homely untalented and lascivious miss dee green at her horrendous singing notes and fighting off her advances is an excellent example of shemp howard at his best many considered him the most naturally funny of the stooges br br later when moe and larry try to help him get up to find a wife and claim 500 000 shemp thinks he has cut off his head when his mirror gets flipped backward fixing the mirror he cries with relief there i pretty as a picture yea moe quickly replies trying to his of an ape br br the best scene and maybe best with the trio comes when he pays a call on attractive young miss hopkins christine mcintyre him for long lost cousin basil she him with and kisses also leading to a hilarious bit between moe and larry in the hall not giving him a chance to explain his true identity suddenly the real cousin basil calls and she goes berserk slapping him repeatedly and him of taking advantage of a poor … … woman that final line is delivered as she socks him in the jaw with a real punch according to shemp and crew members knocking him through the door and into the hall in a perfectly executed gag what happened kid moe asks can i help it if i ain't cousin basil shemp asks before passing out br br other classic bits include moe and shemp getting tangled in a phone booth trying to find a lost coin larry getting slapped because of bad looks his face pressed against the phone booth glass and the great girl fight in the justice of the apartment the great emil delivers his classic line on his tombstone hold hands you love birds over and over as his apartment is trashed br br i as medicine for anyone who thinks the glory years ended when curly left true shemp didn't have as many great shorts with the group as curly but that was due to an increasing lack of support from columbia and his and the others' advancing ages when shemp was healthy and the trio was given decent material to work with they were still on the top of their game Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419581294059753 Review: this is the very first three stooges short with shemp that i saw and it is one of my favorites br br that is what i really liked about shemp when he returned after stroke he did not try to be like curly he was his own character and that is what i admire shemp is my favorite third stooge i like him more than curly but i like curly as much as i do shemp shemp is great he's funny he's silly he's shemp br br i really loved the scene where he dropped the and moe got into the booth with him to find it and they ended up getting tangled in the wires and really badly hurt br br but what i really thought was scary was when shemp had his face smashed against the glass of the he looked like a deformed professor br br poor shemp he had a lot of bad things happen to him in this short but that is just typical three stooges they always have a lot of bad things happening to them br br this short is another must see for three stooges fans br br 10 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7794750332832336 Review: the stooges are back and funnier than ever groom in my opinion was probably the best shemp flick br br shemp has the opportunity to inherit 500 000 which was probably more than a million dollars compared to today from his dead uncle but there is a catch he has to marry someone that day by 6 o'clock shemp is a bachelor with not too many admirers except for one high pitched aggressive annoying singing student of his but he doesn't want her he wants someone a little more on the victoria's secret model type of women but obviously he has no choice since he's no himself but when it is printed in the papers that he is to inherit all that money if married his ex girlfriends are on the i want my man back attack br br what a great stooge flick this is up there with of all stooge flicks br br 9 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8892965316772461 Review: with old razor blades can i help it if i'm not cousin basil i think the out of tune ginger grey this is your little laughs throughout the entire 20 minute short as the boys spoof gold diggers and opera singers they even manage to show us how to properly demonstrate to some attractive ladies how to handle both a rifle and a bear trap wonder how many times they rehearsed the scene with the phone booth adding christine mcintyre and emil 2 frequent collaborators to the mix makes it even better only vernon dent is missing the stooges did some great individual scenes but this was their best overall Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9221059679985046 Review: clyde borrows the premise of this short from buster keaton's seven chances recently remade as the bachelor in the original buster has 24 hours to get married in order to inherit a large sum of money in this version musical teacher prof shemp has only 7 hours after all it is a short this is one of the better stooges shorts due to the storyline and wonderful routines including the telephone booth scene with moe shemp reminiscent of laurel hardy's marks and the marx brothers famous scene in night at the opera here the boys hold their own in their variation of this routine i'm not a huge stooges fan but this one should be noted by any student of comedy as one of their very best since the early 30s shorts Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6983981132507324 Review: ok the other reviewers have pretty much covered the main points of this great little gem i e the story started out in life as material for buster keaton's silent classic 7 chances comedy or acting in any genre for that much is merely a scene and lines that someone else has written and performed before if it's not a totally original creation here we have the stooges essentially doing material that was written and performed by someone else and yet for a low budget short time span of a film they're handling things just fine regardless of what the credits say on their films real stooge know that they had a lot of input on lines and direction they took their work as seriously as a surgeon does a vital operation words spoken by emil himself during a documentary about the boys here what appears to be their usual anarchy over something so simple as getting married is actually organized chaos every line is perfectly timed with a related physical action how many comedians are around today that can claim such mastery most obviously the seinfeld crew but none others that i've seen in the last 35 years of watching tv the critics will always the stooges or laurel hardy and others but then again who ever remembers the names or what they said simply watch laugh and enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8677472472190857 Review: the entire civilized world by now knows that this is where emil says his immortal hold hands you but shemp howard professor of music steals the show watch him dee green as she the voices of spring watch shemp as he by a mirror suspended from the ceiling by a string watch him as he gets by christine mcintyre watch him and you will laugh and learn moe is no either watch him as he attempts to induce a woman to sit on a bear trap larry as usual is the zen master of reaction all in all one of the very best stooge shorts you won't find one weak moment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7445235848426819 Review: this film got by the boys at mst3k but it's actually a neat and nasty piece of low budget film noir the plot is tight the characters are believable within the good boy gets obsessed with bad girl genre the pacing is solid the climax is well handled and the cast is by several fine character actors true most of the time you want to hit the protagonist with a brick but he's actually quite effectively creepy when he plays the mastermind the scenes between him and his dad are quite powerful in a minimalist kind of way sure it's depressing but that's the point good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710751175880432 Review: for those of you who have no idea what bug juice is or was it was a children's reality show about real kids living at summer camp bug juice is the show that inspired me to go to camp it was full of romance friendships fights overcoming your fears and dealing with the struggles of living away from home for 2 months it was an amazing show that is no longer shown on t v regularly but is amazing non the less the show was never dull and always attracted my attention it's really nice for kids who have never been to a summer camp to really see what it's like before going plus disney did a really good job of picking camps to showcase because who wants to see a show that's at a camp for like only a week the length of the camps where perfect for this show and the environment they where in was fantastic they where camps all over the u s that each provided unique activities for the campers it was a truly amazing show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880395531654358 Review: bug juice changed my life i know it sounds strange odd weird but it did i am from england bug juice never aired there but five years ago i went on vacation with my family and saw it on the disney channel once i saw this tv series i was hooked i wanted to go it took a lot of convincing to my parents to allow my brother and i to go to i have been going since i was 12 and it was my forth year this summer if you are a teenager reading this come to this camp it changes your life you make life long friends at it doesn't matter who you are or if someone at home doesn't like you everyone likes you at camp you have so much fun if you want to have a look go on to www com and check it out for yourself it is so much fun i love it there it is my home away from home Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9613648056983948 Review: president harry s truman once said that the only thing new in the world is the history you don't know br br seven years before richard superb pulitzer prize winning the making of the atomic bomb the bbc produced a seven part miniseries oppenheimer that was a character study of the people who designed and built the weapon that in the atomic age permanently joining science and technology to the state and in particular the military not merely making history but changing the world forever br br the production is impeccable the casting nothing short of miraculous not only the main characters but even secondary characters bear uncanny to the persons portrayed in particular are sam waterston in the title role of american j robert oppenheimer scientific director of the manhattan project who was based at the los laboratory the site for which he personally chose as general leslie r groves who the entire manhattan engineering district the formal name david suchet as and ultimate nemesis of oppenheimer edward teller who nearly forty years later into ronald ear and brought us the strategic defense initiative star wars and as kitty oppenheimer the attention to detail is uniformly excellent throughout br br part thriller part love story and ultimately a tragedy this series faithfully recreates a chapter in world history and that of science that we dare not forget highest recommendation br br note viewers who enjoy this series will also enjoy jacob 13 part series the ascent of man and the bbc film of michael play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819611310958862 Review: i absolutely loved this show never understood why it was called bug juice though i must have been about 13 when it came out i remember they ran it over the summer holidays on channel 4 between re runs of summer and saved by the bell or something like that i remember sitting there and wishing i was at summer camp too ha ha all the kids in it looked to be having so much fun it was all about discovering who you are and growing up first kisses and all that stuff i remember there was this really cute guy in it i think he was the main reason i got up in the that particular summer they should have more teen docu soaps like this i thought it was great Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8870491981506348 Review: this movie should have easily qualified as a film br br that best promotes human understanding among people br br it may be rather annoying to even try to comprehend that a young jewish southern girl could would give shelter to an escaped german prisoner of war br br kristy depicts an amazing portrait of the unhappy young girl for acceptance and love michael gave a remarkable performance as her difficult father and esther as the maid ruth gave a superb emmy winning performance as an understanding maid caught up with these events br br bruce portrays the german who is supposedly not guilty of nazi atrocities this is how his role appears he has escaped but he joined the german army and he might have been a member of the hitler youth movement br br the action takes place in 1944 georgia in a rural area the townspeople are filled with prejudice even the fbi inspector acts as if he would like to get something on the jews notice the opposite interpretation that as is in bed is hunted down and ultimately shot it is interesting to see that society views as a traitor for an escaped prisoner of war the film also deals with an extremely complex relationship that exists between father and daughter outburst at his daughter at the end is some acting as the mother barbara is given little to do it was annoying that she is stereotyped as the typical jewish mother with that loud shade of lipstick on her lips br br memorably done and well worth viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9348971843719482 Review: this film is a study piece for my english class but it's depth and meaning has amazed me since we're looking closely into all the facts and characters in this film its and interesting tale of love hate war and prejudice well recommended br br story a girl named well off jewish patty bergen meets an escaped prisoner of war she then hides him in her playhouse in her huge gardens and as they get to know each other they begin to see the others qualities and they earn each others love father despises her and treats her like dirt anton the prisoner of war almost blows his cover to protect her but patty manages to stop him before he is seen by anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9388465285301208 Review: this movie was one of the best i have ever seen just the other day i was reminded of this movie by something on tv it came back to me like a dam flooding over i have never been more touched by a movie than by this one after the movie was over i actually could not quit crying for about 2 hours no movie has ever moved me that way before i was 15 at the time of the movie and have not seen it since but am hoping i can find a copy to buy so that i can watch it whenever i want to if someone suggests you see this movie with them go you will not be disappointed br br peggy fries Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10748119652271271 Review: i haven't seen this movie in 30 years so i don't know if i would like it as much as i did when i was 12 at the time however i loved this movie this is a great chick flick for young pre teen girls be careful of the ending though there are tears and harsh emotions br br looking back at it from a 2008 perspective with so much more knowledge of child psychology politics and political correctness i think it would be interesting to watch again uncaring abusive father indifferent mother and favored sister all contributed toward making her vulnerable and starving for companionship patty was sad when anton left she was heartbroken when he was killed the rage that was directed toward her afterward was shocking after all she was only 12 years old br br the thing that i most strongly retained is how this movie taught me even enemy soldiers are people too not all german soldiers were hateful nazis when i was older i saw tv shows like hogan's heroes and the rat patrol which also made the point that the regular german soldiers were not the same as the br br regular soldiers were drafted the were among volunteers for their special attitudes of hate i believe that one of the of being a nazi was that they had special assignments and therefore didn't go into battle their were interrogation and torture br br later during the cold war i would think about russian soldiers and remember we were taught that the soviet union was evil but the reality was that russian soldiers weren't out to destroy america they had a job their government probably told them that our government was out to destroy their way of life which in a way was true since the us fought to end communism br br the lesson is still today german soldiers were not the same as nazis just as muslims are not the same as al Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7295325398445129 Review: summer of my german soldier was one of the many tv movies that became a staple of the small screen in the 1970s others were song sybil and someone's watching me it portrays a jewish girl kristy a german pow bruce in wwii era georgia one of the things that the movie shows is that many of the german soldiers weren't really nazis but were just drafted watching the movie i got a real sense of how things must have been in the south back then i mean can you imagine being a jewish person accused of supporting the enemy br br so i certainly recommend this movie i believe that it's always important to show the things portrayed here occasional overacting keeps the movie from being a full scale masterpiece but they usually do quite well i hope that the movie eventually comes out on dvd also starring esther and michael the my big fat greek wedding patriarch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482019543647766 Review: a touching story told with tenderness awkward young jewish girl in wwii america befriends an escaped german pow who is hiding out in her they discuss their lives and beliefs he's anti hitler she sneaks him food he becomes her only friend and ally all this reminded me of the much better theatrical film whistle down the wind where mills befriends convict alan bates but you certainly can't fault the direction here which is smooth or the performances which are sterling mature in her pre teen years kristy carries most of the picture and never hits a false note suddenly when the prisoner is discovered and kristy is found out as well the movie gets very tough her father shocked and ashamed that his child would with that nazi lays into her with a quiet fury i have seldom seen before he tells her you are dead to me which must be devastating for a little girl to hear the final scenes don't cop out there are no big no hand holding climaxes the girl has to face the world and in doing so learns a bitter lesson about neighbors friends and family a startling film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8443218469619751 Review: when i was in 7th grade back in 1977 i was asked to read the novel that this was based on as part of my english class studies i can remember being very touched by it and excited when a tv version came out a year later br br kristy was a popular tv actress when this film was produced and was already playing a daughter in a dysfunctional family on the hit tv series family it was clear that she had the range and ability to pull off this part i recall her as being a bit stiff at times but over all she does a good job she carries the movie well br br esther is fantastic as the domestic who appears to be the only one in the household that seems to truly care for her barbara as the somewhat frightened and slightly neurotic mother is also good as is young robin lively who would eventually appear as the black widow lana in twin peaks as the sweet younger sister who seems to be the focus of the parent's affection bruce davidson is also appropriately appealing as the german soldier of the title br br the best performance however belongs to michael it is truly powerful and more recognition than it got at the time the bitterness and coldness he expresses makes the scenes in which he appears difficult to watch but makes it much easier to understand the quiet desperation of the rejected daughter gives everything the right intensity and seems to have a good understanding of the underlying psychological motivations br br the film differs from the book only in some small ways it is wonderful and inspiring to watch and i hope that it gets released again on to video or dvd br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805613160133362 Review: i caught this one on cable and i was very surprised steady direction and some good performances accent a twisty and very engaging story this one will keep you up all night thinking about what was real and what wasn't check out jason scott lee in the lou diamond phillips role Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.756925642490387 Review: this is the kind of film one initially to make up the numbers from video rental only to discover an under rated entertaining and enjoyable movie the opening sequence of the police arriving at a dark and rainy house wherein the wife has committed murder or is it and the remainder of the film seeks to unravel what really happened ok the film is a bit campy but has good editing and dialogue professional acting often humorous and the very last scene with the facial expression is one of the best of its' kind definitely worth watching deserving at least a 7 or an 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925716519355774 Review: i too found oppenheimer to be a brilliant series and one of the finest offerings ever on american pbs david suchet was particularly effective as edward teller as i recall and the overall conception was spectacularly good the only reason that the series doesn't rate a full 10 10 is for the low budget production values in some areas actual content is absolutely first rate in my recollection br br the oppenheimer miniseries will be released in the uk on july it will be a region 2 pal set but it would seem that a region 1 set should be soon in the br br if you have a universal player in the us you can order the series right now from amazon uk br br http com br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8912631273269653 Review: the plot of this movie is as dumb as a bag of hair jimmy plays a character that could have been upset by the ridiculousness of the story he is evil and a wife it's a character as far from his nypd and la law roles as you could possibly get br br if you've thought he had the looks and the acting chops to play the really bad boy role your present br br but mary louis parker wears black and little black throughout the movie br br she has always had some of the greatest legs in the history of the movies this makes the movie well worth it for this leg admirer br br i'd buy the dvd for this reason only if it was available Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8574197292327881 Review: this movie is still alive and kicking today thanks to the presence of alan ladd this is good in one way because the movie has some interesting things to say but bad in another because everyone who watches it expecting that tough guy ladd is going to through his usual paces is going to be mighty disappointed without fanfare or introduction ladd is suddenly introduced in the third reel true his role is a key one but it's small and likely to get lost in the shuffle there are many key roles in former martin ambivalent screenplay which hits out at all political and quite ruthlessly reform candidates it's the lovely and extremely talented joan who ties the various strands of the wide ranging story together unlike the usual hollywood production the plot actually proceeds in a series of jumps much like the films later turned out by the french new wave though easier to follow here especially if you are aware that the film's original title was paper bullets nonetheless some of the film's narrative and character switches are a little disconcerting particularly in the role played by jack who has wisely elected to act the part in a strangely non way one of jack's best acting jobs ever but no one is likely to notice alas Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8591838479042053 Review: flipping through the channels i was lucky enough to stumble upon the beginning of this movie i must admit that it grabbed my attention almost immediately i love older films and this is or should be considered a classic one of the most wonderful of this movie is that the main character was not only female but she was also a bad girl i highly recommend this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8685112595558167 Review: great movie good acting a wonderful script it's exciting to find out what the people are thinking and how they react on the situation they are in a pity about the ending a of text of how life went on instead of moving images was a poor choice i hope this movie attracts a lot of people it's worth it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8926101922988892 Review: this wonderful film is a love story and shows that not all relationships are destined to last even so they can be great worth the pain suffering of breakup br br director gives us an insight of the period around the way society mis treats women and how a very strong woman deals with with great costumes landscapes lovely music and good actors and acting this draws you in for the length of the movie br br at first the ending is a bit sudden a page describing the rest of her life on reflection this is a great the best way to have your own fantasy create the rest of her life br br this was the second movie for me that had people sit while the end titles by the first being schindler's list apparently the movie had this effect on everybody Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9222868084907532 Review: is a classy filmed movie in the same style as the oscar winning film character 1997 but this comparison immediately urges me to add that the latter was quite more exciting br br sure is a beautiful historic costume drama with fantastic acting by in which you witness the personal growth of van in her marriage to the subtitle of this movie is 'a so it starts and ends with their marriage br br but that is where the director makes a crucial mistake exciting independent life started when the marriage ended she wrote several children's books and travelled around the world what a great life she has lived but puts back in the of convention that depressed her and that she struggled out of the thought that her life extended just her marriage to being no one else but the mother of their kids br br let's all hope for ii Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8845173120498657 Review: a touching movie about a talented woman who struggles with a society and a love that structurally her the issues are subtly addressed and timeless as many of the depicted difficulties between man and woman still exist in dutch society today this movie is a tribute to all modern women without dwelling on feminism not only the story is well told the acting and the scenery are great as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829258918762207 Review: recovery is an incredibly moving piece of work handling the devastating effects of brain injury on not only the individual but the entire family without resorting to preaching or hollywood sappy endings tony drama presents a family in crisis in a realistic way br br highest praise goes david tennant and sarah for their incredible performances i had presumed before watching the drama that i would see some of their previous on screen relationship in bleed through but it never does neither actor is recognizable from any previous work and i didn't see either of them as an actor playing a part during the entire 90 minutes in addition harry performance as the son just on the of starting his own life in university was fantastic throughout the piece he shows the torn nature of a teenage boy thrown into the unwilling role as man of the house br br at times nearly every character in the drama is unsympathetic as the viewer i wanted to give each of them a good smack to wake up to reality stop and start adjusting to the rotten but very present change in their lives but under the same circumstances i see myself acting like any of them switching between trying to show the stiff upper lip to desperation to escape to anything including behavior that is completely unlike myself it's the show's greatest strength truth without sugar coating to force us all to think what we'd be able to do under the same circumstances br br this is a difficult but must watch show i hope that it somehow manages to be shown in the u s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566094875335693 Review: david tennant and sarah brilliant acting had me in tears as many of the scenes were so familiar to me my husband suffered a sub in 1977 and required a major operation which involved lifting his brain and the leak like i was naive enough to expect that he would return to being his former self after over 25 years of loving and caring for him he abandoned me without warning to go and live with a woman he hardly knew he then for and i am now going through a divorce i do hope the programme helped people to understand what it is like to cope with brain injury Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7927196025848389 Review: recovery is a well judged and balanced drama of a sensitive subject that doesn't the main characters david tennant and sarah bring to the fore the complex and conflicting emotions of a couple deeply in love struggling to come to terms with the personality changes they both endure and also must make to survive a tragic accident br br tennant as alan brings humour as well as a dangerous as an engineer recovering from a memory loss brought on by a road accident alan is not portrayed simply as a victim but as human being with feelings doing the best he can to make sense of his new life sarah is not a clichéd stand by her man housewife who will do anything to support her husband she struggles with falling out of love with alan as the man she once new and loved is now a completely different person a stranger to her br br contrary to some opinion this in my view makes perfect sunday night viewing too often we are shown soft family dramas or detective series like heartbeat which rot and the brain programme seem to think that the traditional day of rest is also a day when our minds go to sleep more challenging and thought provoking drama like recovery would seriously change the situation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828547239303589 Review: i can't remember the series i believe it may have been american masters but it was broadcast on pbs around 1980 most people have some knowledge of the development of the a bomb and those that have little or none probably think it is a pretty dry subject anyone who has viewed this 7 part series does not feel that way you get to know the turmoil in mind and how the development changed his life forever you understand the tragic figure he became and why with 7 episodes you get to know the major players and the intrigue and backstabbing i have contacted pbs about the chance of obtaining a video or dvd but have never received a response too bad i would love to see it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722069501876831 Review: i'm so glad i taped this film when it came on bbc last month it blew my mind so gut wrenching and real david tennant is absolutely fabulous in this even though his character isn't always that easy to like or identify with the final scene where he plays the song just broke my heart those eyes br br i'm guessing that he made this film in between the dr who series and that makes it even more of an achievement for me i just love dr who and yet i saw absolutely nothing of him in mr portrayal of this man who knows that he has changed and struggles to create some sort of new identity and life br br great little intense drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9887843132019043 Review: i was like an idiot during the last ten minutes of this exceptional piece of television i have to say that the idea of sitting down to view 90 minutes of what was bound to be pretty depressing material on a sunday was not a welcome one the thought of yet another over worthy bafta winning possibility did not me however the end result knocked me for 6 this is some of the best television i have seen in ages for years i was under the impression that all originality had left the bbc's drama department our friends in the north was the last production that truly blew me away and that was 10 years ago however faith is restored and honour is satisfied david tenant was incredible so many actors i can think of would have really gone to town on a part like this but never once did i see mr tenant as an actor or as the doctor all i saw was alan hamilton i haven't had my heart this much since daniel performance as all those years ago sarah was also incredible and i really hope this role brings her better roles in the future all of the cast were great but special mention must go to the director who really placed us inside head the toaster scene in particular made me feel quite Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669733643531799 Review: when i saw this on tv i was nervous whats if they messed it up millions of families like mine that live with a brain damaged man in my case my dad would be let down i watched it with my mum and we both ended up crying it was so accurate and captured how the family feels as well as the person having suffered the brain injury the actors were all wonderful and i had no complaints my told me she hasn't been able to stop thinking about it i hope this program made many people aware of what it's like living with brain damage and what it's like for the families more programs like this should be made i was surprised at how good it was and it's really shook me up emotionally Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611436724662781 Review: totally disgusting and cheap bawdy humor i loved it it is the most disgusting and totally horribly acted film except for nicolas read who plays an un dead court jester to comic brilliance but being that as it may i laughed so many times and i have to hand it to the film makers it wasn't pretentious or ordinary in any way raping fighting zombies on their rape victims what other movie has this not for the but with a pizza a and a six pack of beer you got it made if you have a cast iron stomach and a sense of humor like myself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2481340765953064 Review: i felt compelled to comment on this film because it's listed as the fourth lowest rated sci film of all time on the imdb what sure this movie is crappy but it's hilarious it's not awful on an ed wood level it's more surreal and uneven br br there are some classic moments in the film the brain surgery is gross and great and even when you consider that the film was rated pg chasing after his dolly before getting battery acid dumped on his face mine speeches at the beginning of the film before amir kali was but another weak nation struggling to break free from centuries of stagnant angelo also has some great lines no no you want these keys don't you my it is absolutely wrong that this is the 4th lowest rated sci film on the imdb because it is entertaining no matter how bad a film is if it still manages to be weird quirky unsettling or entertaining it has merit and doesn't deserve to be dumped on and dismissed i won't defend most of al films but this one along with dracula vs frankenstein and blood of ghastly horror are entertaining enough to make up for their awfulness Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1724635511636734 Review: this film revolves around an arabian leader amir who dies and wants to live on so a dr lloyd is being paid to transplant brain into a willing participant but in the doctors basement his dwarf assistant angelo drains young girls blood for the doctors purposes so meanwhile doctor pays a man to kill the people who assisted amir into the country which is reed hadley grant williams and various unknown grant is the only survivor when his car crashes off the road while this has happened the doctors other assistant is sent out to get a body for amir and hurts him so badly dr cant operate meanwhile grant finds girlfriend regina and tells her his story grant sees the man who drove him off the road and kills him then since failed to get a body d r puts brain into disfigured body then grant and regina go to the doctors lab an br br spoilers find out his secret soon amir are prancing around killing people and in the muddle of what i think is plot dr has a brain ray gun which hurts amir on command it turns out dr lloyd wants a country in which all scientists can work without law so then regina dies and at the end new body i think say that it shall be a new country blah blah br br i still don't get the ending but overall this was a very enjoyable piece of smelly cheese this film features grant williams in his second to last film roll i recommend it for any fan of al adamson or if you like brains Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26199930906295776 Review: american made final entry in the blood island series of filipino horror films concerns amir reed hadley ruler of a fictional country he dies of cancer yet it's figured out how to bring him back put his brain into a body the mad doctor in charge kent taylor puts it in a highly unlikely body the scarred giant named john bloom a doctor friend of the ruler tries to matters and put an end to the mad plans br br film making partners samuel m sherman producer and al adamson director several actors they've worked with before including taylor sexy wife regina angelo and they tried to go for the feel of the previous blood island entries but one can tell this was made while not necessarily a good film it's got a bunch of amusing elements to add up to an entertainingly trashy whole a malevolent dwarf gory operations a rather unconvincing makeup job on bloom the political intrigue subplot full of etc the narrative is actually pretty coherent with plot twists thrown in here and there i think it could have been trimmed a bit some scenes drag but it's got its fun moments and an ending people might not expect br br for this kind of thing the acting isn't too bad both taylor and are fun the latter seems to be having quite a good time in his role is appealing enough and williams is o k in the heroic role in any event it's nice to see all of these familiar faces in one of these films br br absolutely nothing special but as a trashy b horror i use the word loosely none of this is exactly scary film it certainly amuses br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784542322158813 Review: brain of blood starts as amir reed hadley the leader of a country called is close to death because of cancer however if he dies will tear itself apart without anyone to lead them so doctor robert grant williams one of amir's devotees have devised a plan to take amir's dead body to america where mad scientist dr lloyd kent taylor will transplant his brain into a fresh body with a bit of plastic surgery no one will ever know he was even dead things don't go according to plan though as when the time comes to transplant amir's brain freak assistant john bloom brings a dead body of someone that fell from a balcony needed a strong fit living body since there's no more time he decides to use body as a temporary stop gap until another more suitable one can be found unfortunately when amir wakes up in his new body he's not very happy at what he sees i mean would you be if you found out your brain was inside a badly burned freak br br also known as brain damage the brain the the undying brain this cheapo exploitation flick was produced directed by the one only al quite frankly i'm offended at the pathetic 1 5 rating brain of blood has on the imdb personally i think it's terrific fun in a so bad it's good sort of way the highly entertaining script by kane w lynn joe van rodgers is as loopy silly as they come from sloppy blood soaked brain to crazed mad scientists from 7 foot tall acid scarred freaks who play with toy cars to 4 foot tall midget medical from basement dungeons to rooftop chases from car crashes to kidnaps to screaming scantily clad women from regina hair do which should get it's own mention during the opening credits to teenage girls imprisoned in the basement for blood to a laugh out loud hilarious ending which includes some deep meaningful speech it's all here brain of blood has quality cheese all over it if your a fan of bad low budget exploitation flicks with a sense of fun then this film should be right at the top of your list of films despite it's lowly 1 5 rating i am proud to admit that i liked brain of blood a lot i thought it was an absolute hoot to watch it slows down a bit at the end with a few too many shots of people wandering around doing nothing in particular but until that point it had moved along like a rocket at only 85 minutes it's relatively short it's difficult to second guess the plot i just think it's loads of campy fun br br this is director masterpiece as far as i'm concerned along with dracula vs frankenstein 1971 which he made a year before this those who have seen an adamson film before will know about the none existent production values cheap special effects cardboard sets that all adds to the fun this film manages that fine between incompetence seriousness to create a memorable viewing experience i love the opening shot of which is obviously just a photo of the in india complete with people in the foreground regina hair seems to be a separate entity on it's own it seems to change styles between shots is frankly horrendous don't get me started about her make up job either that she must apply with a a paint there is another hilarious moment when we see amir's body has been transported to america wrapped in what looks like ordinary tin foil why is the question i asked myself why the effects are variable there's a terrible looking fake spider burned make up job is pretty bad although there is a surprisingly gory brain removal which is actually quite impressive br br the budget for brain of blood must have been practically none existent i must admit i thought lab was quite good with various computers medical instruments although the rest of the film looks cheap nasty the production values are low the music was taken from another film beast of blood 1971 the acting is awful but in a campy fun sort of way br br brain of blood may have the best title for an exploitation film ever as far as i'm concerned it's a highly entertaining piece of nonsense that i had a great time watching laughing at they just don't can't won't make them like this anymore impossible to recommend to anyone looking for a good film but bad movie lovers should enjoy it i liked it but then again i'm just weird Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3549163341522217 Review: i saw this black and white comedy noir yesterday at the london film festival structurally it has been compared to pulp fiction but it is perhaps closer to the structure of and the slacker mood of kevin smith's clerks four stories at a french diner the first vignette has a hold up at the diner the waitress anna takes pity and tell him her story the second has two incompetent kidnappers leon and paul take a teenage girl from her rich family unfortunately for them she is suicidal and her family don't appear to want her back the third is a dialogue between two ageing rock stars who bump into each other at the diner alain and playing themselves the final part is about four ex criminals who smuggle their old partner out of hospital to visit their old hideout which has since been turned into … the diner an returns to and to complete their story not really an epilogue more a conclusion br br the structure does not really work the stories are not sufficiently intertwined as in pulp fiction nor is the diner crucial to the action to at least two of the stories in the way the car crash was crucial in the four stories of the quality of the individual stories varies the hideout story is a cute idea with a couple of good gags but does not come off and the rock star reunion is pointless and dull on the other hand the kidnap story is hilarious although its connection to the diner is tenuous the most balanced and successful story is the and one br br this film isn't entirely successful but has moments of interest and hilarity i look forward to seeing more of writer director's samuel work Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.32266896963119507 Review: this is a slightly uneven entry with one standout sequence involving an over the hill gang in the diner that once thirty years previously was their hideout one ho hum between two ageing rock a noirish kidnap turned on its head and an opening sequence plus epilogue involving heist artist wannabe edward and current property anna which has its moments no movie in which jean appears can be dismissed lightly and here he shines as one of the over the hill quintet indeed the film is worth seeing for alone but each of the sequences has something to offer and it's definitely worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9498580694198608 Review: i watched this mini in the early eighties sam proved himself to be a great actor in fact when he began law and order i was disappointed in him as it was not as powerful a role unfortunately the good roles do not pay the bills i wish i could find a copy of this rare series and review it it is both factual and entertaining everyone should see it to know what really happened i was so moved i purchased and read the book of worlds and saw how this man became an unlikely hero who was never rewarded for his insight if you get a chance be sure to watch this movie and see what a performance mr waterston can really provide an audience enjoy the movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693467020988464 Review: i first saw it at january 1 2009 and after a day i watched it again and i want to watch it again love everything well almost so 9 stars about it no color beautiful naive stories funny gangsters anna camera work music well sometimes you just want to listen little bit longer and the music just stops but this is not a musical after all i like anna's acting this naive wannabe gangster girl how she speaks holds the gun everything makes me smile no it's not that funny though i have laughed a bit at some moments it's just so subtle excellent work by samuel though 3d nouvelle seems weaker but they are also gangsters maybe even worse cause they are stealing ideas and the last scene is my favorite makes me feel so warm and romantic yes i would recommend this movie for the romantic souls with a taste for such art movies and i don't agree with those comparing it to pulp fiction it's not about action and twisted story though all vignettes it's calm and maybe too slow movie for most of the people it's about characters their feelings very subtle anyway probably this review won't be of much help to anyone my first just wanted to express my appreciation br br spoiler this movie doesn't have a goofs section wonder didn't anybody notice that hand in the 2 part when the kidnappers decided to go home looks like a part of crew i know i should better post this in but i don't agree with some policies here Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43362313508987427 Review: this movie definitely shows something and sheds light on what happens in most institutions today and shows how one just with the help of her newspaper manages to get things done her editor has complete faith in her and doesn't publish something important because it would harm her friend and when it was the right time she took the necessary action br br the movie overall got a rating of 9 from me because its got everything i mean it keeps you entertained and moreover they have acted really well for a tv movie its really high quality acting that deserves alot of credit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780684113502502 Review: i liked this movie many people refer to it as sabrina the teenage feminist they do that with a lot of movies that melissa joan hart is in still she really surprised me in this movie because she was great in the part of mary who fights for justice when her roommate is raped you could tell that hart was extremely determined in this movie and it showed i also liked lisa dean ryan as mary's roommate she was very effective in making me feel sorry for her character after she was raped josh hopkins was good as the cocky and egotistical rapist munro convincingly played his character the acting in this movie is better than in most tv movies in my opinion br br the movie was pretty predictable though also i expected more from the ending it was too abrupt the delivery could have been better but the performances and overall plot make up for these problems Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.713639497756958 Review: i actually flipped to lifetime channel by mistake just as this movie was beginning and ended up watching it br br it certainly deals with a serious issue probably more prevalent than we realize in terms of this type of attack of a young woman by an ego maniacal fellow student who feels he's above the system and unfortunately often is br br the cast here was believable and the performances credible a lot of these canadian lifetime flicks are decidedly over the top however this is one i might label as under the top br br while appreciating the fact that it wasn't presented in an overblown fashion this film somehow seemed like a record being played at a slower speed than proper the 96 minutes seemed like many more and it had the effect of looking like a shorter film over and over seemingly going on and on and on and on before reaching its inevitable and predictable conclusion br br yet the engaging characters and performances made it better than the average film of this type despite these criticisms br br and while these pictures often milk the climax this one could have given it a bit more detail and length Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8916345238685608 Review: in my work with the only non profit organization security on campus inc dedicated exclusively to the issue of college campus crime and student awareness i see all too often the type of campus violence and cover up' through secret campus courts portrayed in the movie mary ' in fact we receive numerous calls and requests for information every month from campus reporters such as who are facing similar situations br br its depiction of a campus rape and the subsequent crusade by mary ' the victim's roommate and a student journalist played exceedingly well by melissa joan hart for justice was very well done and accurately researched br br this was the first television movie that i have ever seen that i felt truly reflected and all of the various complex issues associated with how rape and other violent crimes are dealt with on our nation's college and university although it would not be possible to address all of these issues in depth in 2 hours this movie comes closer than any others i've seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9457211494445801 Review: this production was quite good the usual fabulous scenery interesting quirky characters it was just so strange not to have captain hastings miss lemon and office residence so prominently featured in the original pbs bbc mysteries br br in the original series so much took place at the office hastings reading the paper while poirot exercises his little gray cells miss lemon pitching in whenever needed br br poirot without capt hastings would be like holmes without watson he can most certainly solve the crime but it is not as interesting br br and what would a poirot mystery be without hastings with his impeccable manners falling for some beautiful woman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9387076497077942 Review: count me as being one who is happy to see no hastings in this episode the poor man's dr watson does nothing for me as he simply drags down every scene he's in is often necessary to the story as the representative of and a little miss lemon is fine for but hastings swings from painfully dim to over mannered in different episodes if i have to sit through one more vacuous oh i say there i'll take the gas pipe br br as a general rule the more poirot you get in a poirot story the better every line for hastings is one taken away from poirot and i've never read the books so i really don't care about fidelity to christie's characters a lot of viewers reviewers seem to have a problem with the movies from the books if you want the book as written then read it i don't see the point of watching the television version if you know what will come next at every stage theatre is not prose don't expect a Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.044905100017786026 Review: richard a very wealthy man has died and his relatives have assembled for his funeral included in the funeral party is youngest sister cora while none of the family has seen cora in at least 20 years they all agree that cora was always a bit different so when cora says something about having been murdered most laugh it off as one of but someone is obviously taking cora seriously the next day cora is found dead in her bed having been beaten violently is there a connection between the two deaths it's up to poirot to find a killer br br after the funeral is one of the most well put together episodes of the entire poirot series i've always been a fan of this particular agatha christie book and from what i remember the movie is as faithful to christie's source material as any of the poirot installments the mystery is top notch with plenty of clues suspects and red herrings and as i've written before i always enjoy an christie story where poirot gathers everyone together in a drawing room for the final reveal it might be old fashioned but that's the way i like it getting beyond the plot technically and artistically after the funeral is a winner sets editing direction and cinematography are as good as you'll find in one of these movies the acting is equally impressive i've come to expect an enjoyable performance from david suchet as poirot and he doesn't disappoint here the rest of the cast is just as strong with monica giving an especially noteworthy performance other than a minor quibble with the rapid fire way the characters are introduced i've got no real complaints it's a good show all the way around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826672673225403 Review: although i have definitely read this particular agatha christie book at some point i didn't remember anything about it except the name which is a good thing because seeing this story unfold without knowing how it will play out allowed me to appreciate once more the sheer genius of agatha christie the way she you and then pulls the rug out from under your feet is the main reason for her success and in addition to her stories the excellent production values beautiful locations wonderful music top notch acting elegant directing etc are the reasons for this series' success and and all those virtues are present in after the funeral a word of advice be alert right from the start there are clues dropped all over the place even in the opening sequence there are some quite unnerving moments as well in contrast to the peaceful looking english countryside locations and some small touches of humor a must see for mystery buffs and just a very good film in general Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716450572013855 Review: as most other reviewers seem to agree this adaptation of the is very good indeed always one of my favourite poirot stories i was worried that it might be about well it was a little bit but only a little bit and the end the result was thoroughly entertaining david suchet continues to be well nigh faultless as poirot and as others have pointed out the other star of this show is monica who surely could not be as miss i also really enjoyed fiona who was spot on as the cutting shane but really the casting was quite impeccable throughout br br one point is knocked off for the not being able to resist too many revelations into the final fifteen minutes the business with the will and house deeds was all a bit unnecessary although i didn't mind how they up the structure of the family in the book the family tree is really quite complicated the final moments when the murderer is revealed however are really incredibly well done and i found the very end when they all leave quite touching this is really one of the very best of the poirot series so far Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645534753799438 Review: absolutely the best thing i have ever seen on tv it was both entertaining and informative the reason i found this site is an attempt to find out how i can again see it br br in the light of present understanding of history we have to sympathize with gen leslie groves who was responsible for the nuts and bolts of running the manhattan project most certainly he was not as paranoid about security as most have thought in the past br br the casting for the real life people portrayed was outstanding it was the first time that i noticed sam waterston as an actor except for height he looked very much like robert oppenheimer br br the early scene in which oppenheimer is leading a class of graduate students was especially intriguing to me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.933230996131897 Review: some less than inspired opening string music notwithstanding we somehow know that from the word go this is heading straight for the big fun drawer by the time we observe monica in a truly genius bit of casting delightfully it up as cora early on we're already hooked but it is only later on when she reveals herself in her marvellous screen creation that deranged scheming queen of murder and deceit posing in the guise of the uptight miss that she not only effortlessly steals the entire for herself but quite simply blows off screen anyone who comes near her including the ever well measured david suchet who himself seems to be somewhat by her acting talents and very allows her to take centre stage is the true engine of the film and her miss a genuinely well rounded character in this christie rendition helped by a script and the sprightly paced direction and also by the rest of the cast led by geraldine james and dominic who all display signs of sympathy for the given material and play with relish accordingly br br the production values are spot on as usual and if there are any weaker links they might be located in the comparatively substandard music score to the majority of later and also perhaps in the lacking of a genuine italian born actor for the role of husband other than that this is an hour and a half of pure delight which is as self indulgent and entertaining as it is lovingly put together Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391952157020569 Review: i saw this film on the a e channel this past weekend the mystery was okay i was not able to guess the culprit before the end but i enjoyed the characters and their development much more than the mystery there was a mystery about some of them especially george performed by the wonderful michael and george's cousin susannah in fact the story of those two characters left me wanting to know more from what i've tried to glee about the agatha christie book of the same title i think this film did not follow it to the letter very good performances by the actors involved especially and the lady who played cora companion Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8826683163642883 Review: after the funeral was absolutely superb and by far the best episode of the season i was disappointed with cards on the table that started off so well but let down considerably by the last half hour and i didn't know what to think of taken after the flood though i do remember being confused at the end after the funeral as i've said is one of my all time favourite poirot episodes up there with five little pigs sad and the abc murders i was afraid that they would ruin the story but instead it is very faithful to the book now i will say i don't mind changes to books and try not to compare movies and tv adaptations to their sources except when the book is a masterpiece and the adaptation doesn't do it justice that's why i disliked some of the like nemesis and sleeping murder and so far out of the the murder of roger ackroyd taken at the flood and cards on the table are the only ones that really did disappoint everything else ranges from good to outstanding even the recent appointment with death despite the many from the book which i admit isn't a favourite was surprisingly good thanks to the marvellous production values stellar ensemble performances and outstanding music score back to after the funeral the production values are fantastic it has a really cinematic feel to it and the stunning photography and splendid scenery and costumes made it a visual feast for the eyes the music was very stirring and even haunting and the entire cast give wonderful performances david suchet is impeccable as always as poirot and geraldine james and anna marshall are just as terrific but for me the standout was monica as mrs she is up there with donald and polly walker as the best supporting actor actress in a poirot episode that's how good her performance was all in all a must see one of the best poirot episodes by far and one of the more faithful ones too 10 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869644045829773 Review: for those of you still in the dark i will not spoil this christie as it is definitely one of her finest works and i stress that you should see it whenever you next have free time if any of the adaptations are to be watched before or in of reading the book i would suggest after the funeral for the following reasons br br i wanted to praise the performance by monica miss whose employer companion cora is brutally murdered at the outset of the film her portrayal of a shocked nervous insignificant woman is actually moving especially when she has a moment of personal connection with poirot another person who travels alone in the journey of life and when the murderer is being revealed in typical poirot denouement fashion reactions to the revelation are acting at its finest you feel as angry at the murderer as you do sympathetic to miss something uncommon in christie lore br br although there are a couple of between novel and film adaptation as per usual the business of the will perhaps making less sense in the film the unbelievably lavish recreation of post war england thoroughly high calibre of acting and directing and preservation if not of christie's mystery and intrigue render these insignificant br br bravo suchet and the whole team for crafting this masterpiece of murder mystery theatre and the producers who gave it the green light encore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9135991334915161 Review: aunt cora had always been and her well bred family ignored the remark she made after her brother richard's funeral he was murdered wasn't he they remembered it the next day when cora was found brutally murdered with a hatchet br br for some reason the poirot movies this year have been far from faithful to the original book i was disappointed about the changes made in cards on the table my favourite poirot book after the funeral is my 2nd favourite poirot book and i was scared the story would be destroyed it wasn't the movie was nearly page for page faithful throughout right down to the killer's motive all the actors were wonderful but my favourite has got to be monica who gives a great performance as miss the companion to the late aunt cora without a doubt the best poirot movie ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780634045600891 Review: david suchet is agatha christie's detective poirot in after the funeral produced in 2005 anyone who has heard david suchet speak with his own british accent knows what a shock it is because his accent as poirot is so perfect and organic to the character suchet is the poirot of agatha christie's books and although i confess a love for peter ustinov in the role his portrayal doesn't have that much to do with what christie wrote br br in this episode poirot is asked by a solicitor friend to investigate the possible murder of one of his clients on the train the solicitor recounts the events after the death a strange will the expected heir and the of the man's sister that he was murdered when poirot meets the family he discovers adultery lots of secrets another will and murder br br the story is excellent with rich production values and a wonderful detailed depiction of the time period all of the acting is superb particularly from monica who plays miss poirot here is without hastings his beautiful office or miss lemon but he's effective nonetheless br br i had the privilege of seeing david suchet on broadway in amadeus breathtaking what an actor when he's playing poirot all i see is poirot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752845764160156 Review: i was surprised that i liked this movie but it reminded me of a 2004 version of the first friday the 13th there were a number of cheesy elements yet at the same time there were many cool ones the story line was good predictable if you have seen more than one or two horror movies but full of one liners to make it worthwhile there are some memorable scenes worth watching a few issues i had with the plot had to do with the continuity of the characters for instance in the opening scene the scarecrows which were humans on stakes whose blood was drained to grow the crops looked very real but later in the film they looked more like fake scarecrows wearing blue colored masks there were more than several gaps in the plot and the acting was mediocre but at least it sounded like how real people talk unlike hollywood movies where the dialogue is really fake sounding when you think about it the culmination of the last scene when the main character says i'm not a baker i'm a and the head off of the scarecrow is satisfying as his friends have for the most part been killed off by these creatures at that point Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0959855318069458 Review: this movie was to me a fairly enjoyable watch i mean it wasn't great but it was one of the better horror movies of late it seems to have been low almost state benefit budget size but it has it's charms like the lovely ladies in it the atmosphere was good also which is what is missing hell of a lot of horror movies these days the acting was your typical 80's low budget affair that being in case you don't know is that it is dud acting but that is what lucio fulci's movies were full of they like this movie had atmosphere what they were lacking in storyline and money etc they more than made up for in the horror gore atmosphere for the movie it's self br br it is just a typical low budget horror movie that is watchable i watched it all the way and i love horror movies i've seen movies where i just turn off within 10 to 20 minutes or sit and fast forward it if it's on video or skip scene's on the dvd this movie didn't make me want to do that i sat and watched it all the way to the end without wanting to skip parts br br i would have liked it however if the zombie type folk in this were a little more scarier as they were about as scary as having freddy as your babysitter not but seriously though if they were a little better it would have been low budget perfection maybe br br the music in this movie was top notch stuff ideal horror music so it was i've seen horror movies where the music is good or average but it could have been better thank goodness though this movie didn't have nay of the metal music in it br br i've been a die hard metal fan since 1990 but in horror movies metal music spoils it the movie looses atmosphere a lot when any type of music other than a score is playing so i'm glad there was no music in this movie other than just your typical score which was rather creepy well done br br it could have use profane grace of shattered dreams on it though as it is keyboard music no no nothing except really creepy keyboard tracks like track one forever sleep you hear the wind blowing all the way through it and some goose bump inducing keyboard music that follows it ever track on that cd is the same ideal horror music at it's best it would have suited this movie perfectly br br the only unattractive chick in the movie to me was the one who got killed or so we are led to believe and hung up as a scarecrow only to get free and try to escape later every other woman in the movie was lovely indeed a big 9 out of 10 for them all except the one i mentioned above br br i wish that hollywood mainstream side of things would give money to romero and the guy who made this movie as giving it to them for movies is way better a decision made than giving it to a goon muppet called paul anderson of the resident evil br br well done guys it is not bad not bad at all i loved the part at the end credits when they kept showing you clips of them making the movie behind the scene's not many movies do this kind of thing which i thought added a little to the movie as it also showed you some outtakes of sorts and that's always a good thing if you ask me br br rating for this movie 8 10 rating for the lovely ladies in the movie 9 10 rating for the atmosphere in the movie 9 10 rating for the score for the film 9 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922116994857788 Review: do not expect a classic military comedy which claims to make fun of the military while only enhancing a outlook instead it the elements that make the military such a murderous machine kind of east german version of buffalo soldiers br br works on a level that it with its attempts to escape from army drill any which way they can it's not about loud laughs but about long lasting smiles of course in one scene you will be shown the harsh reality but very thoughtful br br just to fill the required 10 lines do not go into that movie if you have been an army officer and liked your job Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.876481831073761 Review: don't quite know why some people complain about this film not being a comedy and at the same time being too unrealistic if it had been realistic there certainly wouldn't have been much comedy i also don't think that a comedy needs to make you laugh aloud twenty times there was much subtle humor sweet feelings and kim frank just portrayed a dreamy character in real life there are many people whose facial expression doesn't change much so kim frank keeping his was quite all right the ending was quite unrealistic i'd say but happy it's a light hearted movie with a feel good ending i liked it loved it actually a serious part was krueger going to and i'm glad they didn't show what happened to him there showing how he was when he came back hinted at it quite clearly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956040620803833 Review: i saw this series on pbs in 1980 in college and i still can't get it out of my head although i have never seen it since i remember every cast member the casting was perfect as mentioned in other comments the design the lighting and of course the story which is by itself is enough to keep you glued to the set probably the best tv series i ever saw next to the original roots Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9410697221755981 Review: combines humor military comedy and teen movie although it is somehow typically german movie like sentimental i think it's a great and very funny movie you will not only laugh in but also get a bit of an insight in the eastern germany armed forces of the late and how the young recruits as well as the professional soldiers experienced the fall of the berlin wall and the end of the german democratic republic br br you will enjoy if you liked another movie directed by but not necessarily if you enjoyed good bye which is much more serious and less obviously funny br br the acting is acceptable but watch for former boy band singer kim frank who has only two facial expressions natural and shocked eyed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9234699606895447 Review: it's just stories some we wish happen to us some we wish never happen to us all about unfulfilled desire the locations and nude bodies are beautiful but after the second story all i could think was 'it takes more than just beauty to create a real film' then of course the film unfolds the stories are moving except sophie fails to communicate her story in this film malkovich plays the story for both of them though the fails to link the stories but helps malkovich to provoke some thought br br i'd say it is worth seeing and the best of antonioni i have seen given his age remarkable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9537725448608398 Review: antonioni with wenders some of the best of the best story character visuals like most of their works it is not really aimed at the children or the childish don't miss the genius contained in this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311885237693787 Review: a wonderful cast thrown into modern mystical romances for the intellectual grown ups yes they too need a love story to stir those hidden urges without the hollywood fluff this all under the masterful direction of antonioni and wenders who both love to pin his characters in exotic locations and have them by the surroundings with long wide shots it is great to see that there is lust in the mid life crises sector Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669272303581238 Review: beyond the clouds is an over the top artsy group of four vignettes each a offering a glimpse into a man woman relationship from the tenuous to the turbulent although the film offers superb cinematography some exquisite visual beauty and a cast of fine performers there's little meat on the bones of this fragmented work a taste of a relationship cannot the of it and suggests that much more can be accomplished with one story in 2 hours than with four nonetheless beyond the clouds will be fodder for and a visual feast for the all albeit superficial stilted and lacking in substance Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.620263934135437 Review: looks like the bet movie i've ever seen not too much for intelligent perception but so rich for perception sensitive antonioni is wise to his movie so organic roles are so true situations are so real i've change my world outlook after this cinema i'm a in russia country of and and i'm quite sure watching antonioni is good and fun for because i and we do understand his point of view so i don't understand his lesser on imdb i'm sure speaking from russia and our people we like antonioni because of his romantic soul and positive sensation of surrounding reality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760206937789917 Review: first the positives an excellent job at depicting urban landscapes to suit the mood of the film some of the shots could be paintings by de sophie beautiful br br the negatives the stories are hard to believe unreal dimensional characters and posture 100 of the time as if they were in some kind of this is neither the antonioni of his earlier much better movies nor the wenders we've all come to know and appreciate malkovich is excess baggage in this movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.643551230430603 Review: amazing movie some of the script writing could have been better some cliched language joyce's the dead is alluded to throughout the movie beautiful scenery and great acting very poetic highly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9102617502212524 Review: if you speak french or can put up with sub titles you will really enjoy this movie if on the other hand you just want to see god's most beautiful creatures this is a must see not an ounce of in sight king eat your heart out sophie body is the epitome of perfection and everything i had ever about her part is even in english even the fact that she was nude with john malkovich did not detract for her beauty sophie is a ten if ever there was one and are 9 oh yeah it is a pretty good story several little vignettes are woven together in a sort of six degrees of separation style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9255421757698059 Review: this the the final feature film that antonioni directed with the help of wenders and from his short story collection that bowling alley on the beyond the clouds contain 4 short stories with familiar themes that we've come to be accustomed to from his earlier works and sums up those themes in vignettes which are together via directed scenes involving john the director character however most of the stories seemed to offer little or no depth that we're used to from an antonioni movie while narration of supposed depth on with unclear diction that sounded a tad pretentious and out of place br br nonetheless all four stories seem to touch on chance encounters and extremely quick romances that played out more like lust at first sight perhaps due to the lack of time since they're short stories anyway to allow for a more layered approach to carefully define and craft the characters as we know from a typical antonioni movie and the obsessive approach here is for the characters to to showcase a lack of deeper connection sacrificed for the immediate satisfaction of the flesh maybe this is the point to want to bring across with an observation of the more modern relationship br br the first story story of a love affair that never existed tells the romance between kim stuart and carmen who meet when one asks the other for directions to a hotel and later meet at a cafe it's as if fate is playing games on them when they meet but part and meet again much later but like the games people play it's almost like a or a la with the lack of communication and of the expectations from the man br br john director character takes central role in the next short who exhibited some really lecherous looks toward a girl working at a shop played by sophie she is deeply disturbed and made to feel uncomfortable but somehow plucked up the courage to approach him and in what i thought was to scare him off tells him her background that she murdered her father by stabbing him 12 times but in a flash these two are off toward bedroom gymnastics br br the next short don't look for me is the longest of the lot with peter weller playing a cheating husband who has to choose between his mistress or his wife played by fanny perhaps the more star studded of the lot with jean reno also stepping in for a coda at the end of it which sort of expands the little universe in which this short exists but unfortunately involvement also got relegated to some of laughter as it goes into the implausible domain with laser quick romantic there was a key element adapted from with a kiss between a couple through a glass panel too while the introductory tale about the story of souls was quite interesting if there's a negative theme here this short wants to play upon it'll be the of man br br in between this short and the next was a small scene which reunited our couple from la mastroianni and jeanne moreau where the former was painting a landscape which was reminiscent of that in red desert finally we have the final shot this body of dirt with vincent perez as a young man going after a girl irene jacob whom he just met and falling in love with her only to realize that it is a love that is too late it's a relatively talkie piece just like the first story with the characters engaging in conversation while walking the streets of the city they're in which sort of brings to mind richard before sunrise br br while on the whole the movie may have succeeded as individual pieces they never quite measure up as a combined effort given the excuse to link them up was a film director's exploration of possible stories and a look for inspiration for his next film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8273417949676514 Review: i posted on imdb on this series recently giving a snail mail address at the commercial arm of the where one would write to appeal release i wrote to that address mentioning sam and his popularity prominently i just received the following reply br br from com subject oppenheimer date may 14 2006 1 44 00 pm to net br br dear kate br br i work for the the british equivalent to the mpaa and we classify dvds and videos as well as films in this country anyway i am currently in the process of giving a certificate to the 1980 miniseries ' while researching the work on the imdb i noticed your post and thought you might like to know that the work is about to be released hence the need for a certificate br br i don't know which company is it but keep your eyes br br kind regards br br emily br br hooray br br i also want to contact netflix re purchasing this br br kate br br net i the bbc recently regarding whether their terrific series oppenheimer had ever been released on video or dvd i have not been able to find it i received the following reply if you do write the bbc be sure to mention that sam waterston is very popular in the us you can also enter oppenheimer 1980 on amazon com and find a box to check to request release by the owner bbc and be when it's released br br kate net br br here's the reply from the bbc br br dear kate br br thank you for your e mail regarding br br i was interested to read that you would like a copy of this programme which you have enjoyed i have checked the bbc shop and on line and can find no record of it being available we are unaware of plans at present to release this programme on dvd however if you would like to make a suggestion can i suggest you put it in writing to the commercial arm of the bbc br br editor bbc worldwide 80 wood lane london br br may i thank you again for taking the time to contact the bbc br br regards br br elaine hunter bbc information br br original message br br comments i am trying to find a copy of the terrific bbc production a six part series made in 1980 with sam waterston from a book script by peter prince i watched parts of it then on pbs american playhouse but can't find it on video anywhere br br http www bbc co uk Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7331661581993103 Review: even though the story is light the movie flows so beautifully and its visual so and poetic that it could almost carry the whole movie br br the film consists of four stories all about different aspect of attraction between man and or woman and how it frequently is ethereal their true desire seems to be always something that they cannot hold onto it will flow out like a handful of sand br br i thought the most intriguing story was the last one where the more the woman was the more the man desires her it parallels her deep love for god who is infinitely out of reach but never closer to her heart br br a very good movie 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834660887718201 Review: i saw this film for the first time last night i have been thinking about it all night and this morning i cannot say that it was my favorite film at least not yet i need to see it again br br the cinematography is stunning each shot has a that one would expect in a film that has name attached to it br br it is always tempting to see de in any picture of of orders vanishing into the gloom but in this case the analogy fits in many ways the figure of malkovich walking through the fog and wind of echoes the shadow of the off canvas statue that haunts milan in the major works of the greek painter he is slightly menacing a presence who watches and in his capacity as a film director influence on the entire story br br the dedicated wenders fan cannot help but think a little bit of and wandering through the streets of berlin watching all but not directly interacting with the inhabitants and following the uber berlin metaphor the angel or in this case malkovich the director gets to interact with one of the stories br br at this point i have to bow out of taking this line of criticism too far i need to see the movie again i am fairly sure that this is the thread that will bring monologue together br br perhaps his musings and are pretentious empty dialog that sound good but cannot possibly be into real communication maybe that is the whole point of it no one can make that judgment with any degree of certainty or authority until having done his homework br br we must be careful when throwing around the word pretentious it is easy to write off anything that smacks of the intellect as pretension but that leads to a terrifying mental state one in which the only conversation seen as genuine earthy or authentic is the most banal when we all discussions of philosophy god existence meaning and all that brain candy we are setting our culture up to die a slow stupid and ugly death perhaps this is the warning that wenders and antonioni are giving us it certainly is not the only theme of the film but i think that it cannot be ignored br br the other and most obvious is that of satisfaction there is a lot here on that and a thorough review of all the subtleties and consequences of the development of this would well exceed the 1000 word limit for this review br br my advice is to see the film but i offer a it is not an film at least i don't think so yet some films interact with the intellectual and artistic thinking of their times so much that the viewer needs to have a background in the before approaching the film par les is one of those films Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19407710433006287 Review: i was stunned by this film i have been renting antonioni's films them and this film showed me the climax and of his 50 years of directing what an eye for setting color and detail i have never seen such visual beauty and poetry filmed before i had to stop after the first story and hold back the tears yes beauty moves me like it moved to write ode on a this movie is made for the mature emotionally and intellectually audience those hoping to see physical action and soap opera will be disappointed i will have to see this film several times before i can truly appreciate it and judge it this film should be required viewing for all and directors br br possibly a truly great film on the order of kurosawa's dreams Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760208129882812 Review: beyond the clouds is in many ways the weirdest film i have ever seen not for its cult appeal gore or even for its ideas but because of the elements that combine to make this a masterpiece of cinema beyond the clouds was directed by antonioni one of most famous directors however if you gave this film only a quick watch over i mean it would seem one of those melodramatic and often pointless romances this movie deserves great attention to the point of embracing all its cheese by cheese i don't mean a slice but a whole brick of the music seems like it's from some italian porno the story and dialogue like they are from a corny japanese soap and the metaphors are so obvious you want to smack yourself on the head br br but once you get passed all this you are engaged in an existential work of art the cheese feeds into the subtle filming and draws our attention perfectly to what needs to be known the basic plot is of four chapters unrelated and all about love what we learn is that no matter what happens or what is said people cannot communicate to each other instead they can only communicate through each other i suppose that's why the dialogue and plot is so cheesy because the conversations are overly irrational with lack of and people's reaction overly melodramatic br br i left that film thinking to myself maybe all life is one big melodrama we judge our feelings towards others as real and i hate because i have reason but what does the hated think maybe they think that my hate is stupid and arbitrary in other words melodramatic br br so melodrama is actually an existential function a corny romance is simply human interaction put under a glass allowing us to see the futility of who we are and what we do br br this is a great film i recommend it to all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8693707585334778 Review: i'm not really sure what to make of this movie especially after seeing a great film like la unfortunately i saw this in german during an antonioni film festival at the film museum so i didn't get to hear great voice he is supposed to tie together four stories about couples in italy however as good an actor as he is malkovich cannot rescue the most ridiculous of the four stories portrayed here a woman who comes up to him at a cafe near a shop she owns and out about how she killed her father nearby then the two of them go home have sex and he leaves it seems as if antonioni lost the subtlety had in earlier films like the passenger when dealing with sex and replaced it with blatant nudity br br however nonsensical the storyline is the film features two things that make it watchable eye and ear candy the actors and actresses are all beautiful people and the cinematography is marvelous scenes in old italian cities contrasting with a bit in a tall apartment building overlooking a city reminiscent of la br br the ear candy however is what really makes the film worth watching and brian collaborated on your blue room and beach sequence both of which set the mood perfectly in the film the songs are available on passengers original soundtracks 1 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48909619450569153 Review: i was stunned by this film afterwards i didn't even want to see any films for a long time any other film would be so unsatisfying by comparison br br for many it may be the worst of antonioni very slow without an engaging conventional story line of human emotions and interactions and the worst of wenders confused it is composed of short distinct episodes linked by typical meandering hero's stream of consciousness so it doesn't produce the temporary oblivion of escapist cinema br br but for fans the worst is the best and the disjointed story line is a single poetic image that stretches across the film wenders and antonioni create a discourse between their segments that seeks out the heart of things br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5604268908500671 Review: this is a special film if you know the context antonioni in his eighties had been crippled by a stroke mute and half paralyzed his friends who incidentally are the best the film world has arranged for him to a last significant film the idea is that he can conjure a story into being by just looking at it so we have a film about a director who conjures stories by simple observation and the matter of the four stories is about how the visual imagination defines love br br the film emerges by giving us the tools to bring it into being through our own imagination the result is pure movie world every person except the director is lovely in aspect or movement some of these women are and they exist in a dreamy misty world of sensual encounter there is no nuance no hint that anything exists but what we see no desire is at work other than what we create br br i know of no other film that so successfully manipulates our own visual yearning to have us create the world we see he understands something about not touching no one understands van morrison visually like he does celtic space music is on precisely the same notion the sensual touch that implies but doesn't physically touch br br antonioni's redhead wife appears appropriately as the and she also directs a lackluster film that is on the dvd br br ted's evaluation 3 of 4 worth watching Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7606560587882996 Review: i first saw the movie a couple of years ago and was totally and utterly impressed but its sensuality it is one of the most touching films i have ever seen though it might appear a little bit pretentious and artificial too much beautiful if you will anyway one thing is for sure the camera man has done a great job each picture deserves to be cut off the film and displayed as a separate peace of art comparable to the or bernard paintings br br the music forms a perfect background for the story especially one played between the first and the second novels at the beach scene as for the casting i cannot be objective since i like sophie and jean very much and cannot add more to the praising comments of others br br however the very fact that many people critics and those sophisticated in cinema criticized the movie made me watch it with a more critical eye for the second time no doubt the setting is splendid and the casting is gorgeous but this is somehow not enough to make a comprehensive and cohesive film the second novel when sophie tells her story to is somehow superficial and does not tell much about the motivations of the people involved was it only about shooting a beautiful and sensual love scene with the naked or what apparently it does not add anything to the idea of the movie and even the husky voice of is being unable to link it to the main plot br br other stories are more justified and are really beautifully shot which indulges many of the logic within them the scene when jean is overlooking the city through the huge window of his apartment on the top of the high building is absolutely incredible the feeling of air and fine haze which is being spread by the first scene can literally be through the screen no doubt antonioni is a great master of shades and semi shades my favorite novel is the last one the most romantic deep and meaningful i guess that it the most antonioni like one in the whole movie almost a parable probably the overall positive impression from the movie is mainly due to the last one shot somewhere in a small italian town with its winding narrow streets and crooked with the and monumental it was laconic but really touching br br i hope that my impressions and comments on the movie however chaotic they are would somebody to spend an evening watching it it works better with the home theater having somebody caring by your side than in the movie theater enjoy br br i beg your pardon for the imperfect english and any possible Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8937711715698242 Review: here's another antonioni that will be rediscovered again and again as soon as it comes out on tape or dvd i saw it a few months ago when it ran for the first time even in metropolitan movie capital l a for a couple of weeks and then disappeared art house audiences seem to have opted for their own special territory where older favorites like antonioni and resnais are only welcome as occasional br br at first i was disappointed thought the pace to be unbearably boring and that the man had lost a chance for years antonioni had found it difficult to find financing at an advanced age to add another masterpiece to his canon but knowing antonioni for what he was and how i had at first reacted to blow up and the passenger i refused to pass judgment until i had seen the film again i went back the next day and i should not have been surprised that the film kept pulling me in making me aware of things i had thought about and lost track of throughout my life driving home in a contemporary setting points exposed for the first time some forty years ago in ' forming an environment of subtle moods so and alienated in tone and quite comedic actually that i couldn't get enough the scene with malkovich sitting on the fancy colored swings on the beach with the weather so beautifully silver and the track in the background flowing through at just its rhythm had been my favorite it still was but now the whole film was just as great what a strange phenomenon the complex simplicity or the invisible complex which antonioni's eye alone seems to be able to pick up and communicate the odd thing is though it does look at first glance like a softcore porno of some kind and it does feature plenty of sex and the gorgeous sophie and of other international stars to distract you this film is unmistakably antonioni's to its core but you will not sense to what a profound extent until you have seen it a few times and got used to its rhythm for example it is quite a funny film with a deep sense of humor something i did not notice at first but was turned on to by another critic and noticed to much delight on further viewings 4 before they pulled it and would've gone back for more if this film had been promoted right and people guided to a certain extent as to how to approach it i have no doubt it would have succeeded on the art house circuit like most of antonioni's '60s films but the '60s are no more and the film will have to find its audience on the small screen where half its beauty will be lost even in a dvd version if and when it's released i urge all film nuts general or esoteric to see the and add a piece of magic to the tragic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761036038398743 Review: beyond the clouds is a hauntingly beautiful work of art the overall of the light that this movie is bathed in makes you want to touch the screen the mood conjured up could only been achieved by a director who has seen many of experience or to put it another way an old man i know of no other movie that captures and uses the of light and mood with such ravishing quality as beyond the clouds nearly all the people in this film are beautiful unless your idea of a beautiful woman is a blond bimbo that is the dialogue doesn't really matter too much not that there is much of it anyway and as for storylines forget it some films exist just as visual experiences this is one of them don't bother if you want simple entertainment this not for you br br i could about the visual perfection of this movie for days but i won't if you are at all interested in cinematography photography film direction etc watch this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21630939841270447 Review: a true geek girl's dream high tech high drama smart guys steamy sex and large explosions very large explosions sam waterston is so natural in the role of oppenheimer that tapes of the real oppenheimer sound odd apparently he had a voice similar to ronald reagan the triumph and tragedy of oppenheimer is one of the 20th most stirring dramas and this movie stands as a model of what docu drama ought to be the facts are allowed to speak for themselves while the fictional parts are used to and fill in the record not to call attention to themselves an interesting fact some of the technical details used had only recently been and so are of special interest a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9305490255355835 Review: means take up and read which is precisely what i felt like doing after having seen this marvelous film br br von and inspires with this breathtaking and superbly executed adaptation of tobias 1995 new yorker article of the same name the incredible performance by tom is brilliant and provocative and the editing sound design cinematography and directing are truly inspired the nuanced changes and on the original story are subtle clever and make the film cinematically more dynamic it's lyrical pacing is mesmerizing and begs you to watch it again br br watch out for this young director he's going places Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954706609249115 Review: like a lot of horror fans out there that went looking for the next great scare flick we the asian horror market for whatever we could get our hands on leaving no dark haired ghost lady we had good reason to do so the asian market had spawned such terrifying wonders as ringu dark waters the grudge and a tale of two sisters by the time takashi miike started ripping the mick out of the genre with one missed call in 2003 the market seemed to be up leaving it open for mockery and derision despite the continued hollywood remake machine working full steam ahead now don't get me wrong there were still plenty of good asian horrors being made the likes of and to mention but two will stand as minor genre classics some day but the haired ghost lady had definitely had her feed at the party and was time to take that success drunk tramp home to bed then along comes a film like noroi the curse a film that is smart enough to pay subtle homage to it's roots yet throws the out the window whilst doing it what i'm about to describe in terms of plot will probably make you think there is nothing new here at all the film is a documentary about one of japan's top paranormal investigators as he receives stories and tip offs on ghostly goings on he starts investigating the claims by a woman that she regularly hears a baby crying in the house next door yet there is no baby there apart from a middle aged woman and her son these two disappear when the reporter pokes his nose around but strange other coincidences start popping up a psychic young girl a mentally ill a pretty young actress who had a strange vision a lot of dead and a very sinister demon by the name of leading to a truly terrifying showdown in a small historical town br br to say any more on the plot might ruin the fun a bit the film is shot in fashion and incorporates footage from tv shows and news reports and the labels via subtitles lets you know where you are in terms of the time line the film has drawn more than a few comparisons to the blair witch project but apart from the shooting format and the creepy trip through the woods late at night the comparison ends there really br br what is refreshing about noroi is how it doesn't pander to modern horror audiences if you are expecting ghost ladies to pop out of the attic look elsewhere the film's strength lies in it's slow gradual build up of terror a terror so profound that it will stick with you for days after watching it the climax is pretty damned freaky but just when you think the film is over you get treated to the 'real' ending when the credits start to roll and sweet holy f ck is it a killer in terms of acting it is mostly convincing you get some 'comedy' relief from the crazy tin foil covered but that soon up half way through the film the film also has a slightly feel than a lot of asian ghost horror as there is a violent streak to some of the events too br br overall noroi is one to watch on your own late at night not since my first viewing of ringu ten years ago have i been so delightfully creeped out watching a horror film it is one that will itch away at you until it is too late then it is under your skin just let yourself go to this one completely and not a haired ghost lady in sight no wonder it has barely been released outside of japan let alone had an american remake lined up yet check this one out if you can essential viewing in my books Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9357089400291443 Review: another hand held horror means another movie that fans should still seek out and make up their own minds about br br imagine a cross between the blair witch project and the grudge and you're close to the overall content of this movie it's another horror but this time most of it is edited together in for a video doc that was never completed by a supernatural investigator who disappeared br br i certainly had a feeling of dread while watching this movie does anyone do dreadful better than our asian friends but the creepy moments the genuinely creepy moments were sadly a bit fewer and farther between than i had hoped i also felt that i was two or three steps ahead of the investigator when apparent revelations appeared throughout so i certainly can't recommend this as highly as br br having said that it would be of me not to highly recommend any film that goes on at length about worms contains at least two subtly spooky ghost moments and made sure that i had to put the lights back on for a while when the sun went down br br check it out if you have been enjoying some of the other hand held genre releases of late and the finale is a hair raising doozy br br see this if you like the last broadcast pulse angel heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9392400979995728 Review: a documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the br br from the looks of it the film looks like one of those camcorder movies that have been popular these last few months even one that's going to be released next week paranormal activity however unlike movies like and blair witch where most of those movies are in complete chaos and mayhem with all of the this one is basically shown in a traditional documentary style it has tv excerpts and interviews and the scares are very subtle well excluding the last 20 minutes where we go into the chaos effect and where the fear factor is raised up tremendously br br and it works the film is very engrossing and it makes you think yes you heard me right it makes you think you have to pay attention to those unrelated details given throughout the film and the payoff is great when in course of the film these things start to intertwine one another the film is also very slow moving which in this case is a good thing we as the audience get to absorb the details shown on screen however subtle or blatant they are br br above all it's a frightening little film i'm a person who is scared of ghosts and the paranormal more than killers who away teenage victims so yes the film gave me some nightmares there are some images in here that are really disturbing to watch including one closer in the end where it makes you go what am i looking at well it's better left unanswered there are around ten characters in here all of which gave authentic performances in their roles br br the only thing i don't like about the film is the ending because most questions are left unanswered the question that's it went though my mind it left a bad taste in my mouth however the rest of the film is just engrossing and really frightening don't see this alone in the dark because you'll regret that choice also i can see in a couple of years that hollywood would remake this film that will be interesting Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.725591242313385 Review: i for one absolutely loved this movie br br it is not a typical asian horror where you would see a gruesome looking ghost usually a woman that is going around scaring people you barely see any ghosts for a majority of the film but the way this movie keeps you interested in the plot and characters is genius this is not the movie for you if you're into gore e g saw hostel or surprise scares where stuff pops out at you hollywood horror slasher films but this movie has an underlying creepy factor throughout the entire movie which i loved noroi is a progressive and somewhat experimental approach to horror amongst the ridiculous remakes and unoriginal crap being released by hollywood in today's society br br please don't let the documentary style of filming turn you off why should it it is far superior to the blair witch project because for one the acting in noroi is brilliant and it really makes you really feel like you're watching something you're not supposed to be seeing br br noroi is definitely one of the best horror movies i have ever seen only a few films have made it into my top 5 horror and this movie holds a solid 1 spot on my list Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8735371828079224 Review: being a great fan of horror especially asian horror i have seen tons of movies but this one is outstanding why it does have a plot which is unfortunately quite rare among horror movies the actors did a good job it feels like a real documentary film even if it's not it does not get boring for a moment the director cleverly combines the plot with the acts of a certain japanese magic cult perhaps this cult never existed but still it's believable it reminded me of the similarly great movie forbidden siren br br to me the one and only annoying thing about the movie was the character the psychic but this is subjective br br i recommend this movie to all fans of quality horror br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776268005371094 Review: i can't praise this film enough it had a lot of that hand held first person shaking camera which i love and some hate because it makes them sick like and blair witch project br br it is a long movie for its kind but i didn't even notice because the film was so interesting by just showing the footage from a paranormal work the movie keeps up the pace making it a real time experience for the viewer br br while i would never call this film the scariest horror ever made i'd have to say it's certainly one of the best i've seen the fear factor here is constructed by details in the images camera glitches events linked to one another which lend a very mysterious and haunting tone to the movie the horror is more in what is not shown but left to our imaginations the ending is perfect and be warned that you might have nightmares afterwards a second viewing is highly recommended though br br watch this one alone in the dark don't expect anything and you'll have fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780060052871704 Review: noroi follows a documentary filmmaker as he slowly uncovers something mysterious and evil that's leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake after interviewing a woman who claims to hear loud baby's cries coming from the house next door where there is no baby heads over to talk to the neighbor he's greeted with hostility by the unhinged disheveled woman maria who answers the door and promptly slams it in his face and gets a peek at her 6 year old son through a window strangely both the woman and her son disappear just days after his visit leaving behind a pile of dead on their back porch and the woman who first complained about the noises as well as her daughter are both killed in a mysterious accident not long after that this interest and he sets out on a quest to find out what's going on he soon uncovers that those with psychic abilities and extra sensory perception seem to be tuning into something sinister and possibly even apocalyptic well known 10 year old and tv celebrity rio seems to think we may all be doomed but she mysteriously disappears before she can be of much help another female psychic actress becomes involved as does mr a mentally unstable psychic who wears a hat and jacket made of foil and thinks people are being eaten by what he refers to worms clues eventually lead back to the site of a small village that's now covered by a lake and the legend of an ancient demon known as br br unlike many other hand held horror flicks this one depends just as much on the plot as it does reactionary first person scares thankfully there's something of a storyline here a very interesting and intricate one at that so it doesn't rely on glimpses of horrific things through camera work every once in awhile to keep your interest the way travels around following leads in search of the truth with well placed jolts along the way reminded me somewhat of the omen in its pacing the film also doesn't entirely consist of footage shot by the but weaves in news reports and television variety shows as if what we're watching is an already completed documentary that helps to break up some of the monotony usually associated with films shot in this particular style the performances are good enough not to harm any of the realism of the footage either overall it's a well made horror film with lots of plot shifts some suspense and quite a few genuinely creepy moments that's well worth checking out my only real gripe is that it could have used a little here and there and seems to go on a bit too long otherwise pretty good stuff Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8744489550590515 Review: this review contains some small yet significant spoilers br br br br i just finished watching my copy of noroi br br and it was great this might sound cheesy but several times during the film i forgot it wasn't real the acting is convincing although the acting from playing himself i think seems a bit hokey at times in takashi seemed to change levels of believability throughout the movie sometimes she's really good then the next moment she's really cheesy especially at the exorcism and subsequent re possession br br a character that was ridiculous at first was mr a man covered in believing worms are coming to eat everyone he provides unintentional comic relief at the beginning acting like the stereotypical alien abduction type victim but near the end has some really creepy scenes br br the plot was very interesting and really kept me wondering how everything tied together there are some things that aren't really explained like a mass suicide in a tokyo park and where the reincarnated boy came from but everything else turned out fine the ending has got to be one of the most unnerving if not the scariest sequences i've ever had the pleasure to witness br br all in all noroi is a very fun way to spend 2 hours and the new hong kong dvd provides great picture and sound most importantly the english subtitles free for a great j horror experience i highly recommend picking it up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884414672851562 Review: never posted anything here before but after watching noroi i just felt that i had to write down my thoughts about it br br firstly do not compare this to blair witch this movie deserves far better than that simply put noroi is probably one of the best horror movies i have ever seen and i have seen a lot br br i really liked how the movie presents itself not as a standard horror flick but as a documentary filmed by a reporter i think named and his cameraman without spoiling to much about the plot i can say it that it starts with doing research on a series of seemingly unrelated events that turns out to be connected to something far more darker and sinister br br while the story might not be that original in itself what really hooked me with noroi was the incredibly eerie atmosphere if you're looking for cheap scares and seat jumping scenes this movie might not be for you this movie is all about the mood it presents with haunting images and a general feeling of foreboding suspense the documentary style filming just makes it farm more believable br br this is also helped a lot by the acting which is superb although not perfect for the general part of the movie far better than in most other movies in this type of genre br br well enough ranting from me i highly recommend noroi to everyone it is suspenseful creepy well acted and the first movie that has scared me in ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891670942306519 Review: anyone familiar with horror films knows that most of them are not scary at all some people enjoy with subpar story lines and character development i personally enjoy horror films that focus on atmosphere and interesting concepts e g a tale of two sisters etc whatever the type of horror film one personally likes there are only a select few that really scare you noroi is one of them br br this is a documentary style movie which means that the entire film is a compilation of video clips that are linked by the legend of a demonic entity named the premise is that a journalist filmed his own footage by interviewing people associated with the demonic rituals associated with then compiled footage from other sources that link with his research what results is a relentlessly chilling experience that feels very real and very disturbing despite the fact that the story itself is fake br br some have compared noroi with the blair witch project but the only similarity is the documentary style one obvious difference between the films is that noroi scares the viewer by linking events to one another using different sources for example the journalist records the exterior of a house that he is researching and sees something strange on the porch later in the film a clip from another character's home video introduces that very same strange occurrence the viewer's memory links the two incidents and chills start running down their spine another example involves a television show with a child psychic who answers every single question correctly except for one in fact her answer is so wrong that the viewer may wonder what the filmmakers were thinking later on however that wrong answer turns out to be linked to an extremely disturbing event this is intelligent film making indeed br br another difference between noroi and blair witch is that noroi provides not one but two very long the second of which is placed a minute after the credits start to roll and is the single greatest scare scene in the history of horror cinema i do not say such things lightly it totally wrecked me in a way br br other aspects of film making are well done the legend and background of are very interesting and most of the actors did a good job the only over the top performance comes from a guy who's supposed to be crazy anyway so that's expected the cinematography is intentionally gritty because all of the footage is supposed to represent videos shot on japanese films are not known for their special effects but the effects used here were awesome in some cases they create an other worldly feel e g the static interference or the first finale but in other cases they are realistic e g the second finale br br when all is said and done noroi goes down as the scariest film i've ever seen i would go so far as to say that there is no film in existence that provides such sheer terror from beginning to end like noroi does see it now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.959648847579956 Review: has anyone found a way to purchase copies of this series yet i can see that a lot of people have but i can't tell if any of them have been successful it's hard to believe that a series this good cannot be viewed by people today especially one based on real issues faced by real people during what were both tense and exciting times in our country how can this be true and what can we do to change it as an aside i agree with all the comments other writers have made about this series on this web site this is an excellent story about events that everyone should be aware of and know something about today lots of us saw this series when we were in college or around that time anyway now we want to share it with our children but we can't if that is true what would some good written materials be that would relay the same information Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619850516319275 Review: www com petition html an excellent tv series that should be captured on dvd this was a show i rarely missed i found a petition to bring it back on dvd i recall one show where this obese lady wore a pair of glasses that let her food talk to her needless to say she could not eat her friends so she starved to death another episode had an accountant visiting an underground sewer subway security branch the accountant wanted to shut down the funding for the project as it turns out the security branch was to fight the cannibalistic creatures that lived in the dark www com petition html Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526236653327942 Review: one reasons why they call the 80's the awesome 80's is quality television shows like the wonder years war of the worlds the series v amazing stories and many more have always left an impression to each fortunate one of us that in time will always find a way to itself to top that here comes monsters a series quite unique of its own and a theme fully to monsters may it be the good the bad and the morbid br br if you're a fan of classic shows or if you have the fascination of horror films then this one is absolutely for you provided you can find this rare gem br br even the newer generations will be in awe with some of the episode with its it's use of gore effects or its story telling power and simplicity i guarantee because i'm 23 br br be sure not to miss this br br although it's a show seemingly forgotten by the modern world it will always be with those who can always remember Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888265132904053 Review: i think that it's great how chiller picked up this series and showing it for this generation film making has come such a long way especially with the special effects and for one to be able to watch shows that they never knew existed they will certainly be able to see the progress compared to now monsters is neither lame nor spectacular but it is entertaining it takes creativity for the types of story lines they came up with and each generation seems to have it's own horror series this particular series was not as horrifying as the friday the 13th the series nor as adult oriented as the freddy's nightmares it was something that an entire family could watch and still get a laugh and a fright at the same time i am happy the chiller channel shows it in their line up i am just about caught up on the episodes i missed when i was growing up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.931780993938446 Review: this was one of the best half hour horror suspense fantasy shows of the eighties without a doubt granted the show had a barely capable cast with every single episode and it stank as far as production values i e the sets went but darn it i have to give it some credit for being gutsy with the plots i mean the plot of each episode was edgy enough that even i a hardened horror movie shock film and 70's grind house buff got a little and creeped out great show just great regardless of what the other reviewers have said here my favorite episode was called bug house yeah that was the title i think anyhow it still gives me the every time i think about it to this day almost 20 years after it first premiered other shows like tales from the the outer limits and of course the twilight zone were definitely better production values wise but in my opinion they ain't got a thing as far as plot lines go when compared to this sick little show it definitely paved the way for the even more graphic cult classic phenomenon that was tales from the crypt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402328729629517 Review: this show has to be my favorite out of all the 80's horror tv shows like tales from the also from the same creators this show is a rare gem if you agree with me please sign this petition i started to get the word out for monsters and get it out on dvd here is the petition address www com petition html some of my favorite episodes would have to be and rain dance i also loved the opening intro with the monster family that used to creep me out one of the things i would have to ask the dvd creators to include would be the organ sound heard right before where the commercial break would be i don't know if any of you remember that part but that's one of the main things that brings back memories to me i mean come on war of the worlds the tv series already has been released on dvd so i say monsters and also tales from the and friday the 13th the series should be released too we the fans need to speak our minds we need this awesome show on dvd so please spread the word Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739603996276855 Review: this picture is an interesting saga of the struggle of pioneers led by daniel boone in the wilderness of gap while being threatened by hostile indians a treacherous frenchman is the cause of all the trouble between the settlers and the red men while boone tries to convince the indians that the pioneers only want to build homes and live in peace the film has a certain appeal because it is not a polished production but there are good action scenes although somewhat violent for its time the cast is comprised of b actors but they are all good especially lon chaney as the indian chief bruce bennett is okay as boone but is a bit too clean cut and soft spoken to be believable as a the dialogue is rather trite but the scenery lends itself to the realism of the kentucky backwoods Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9448899030685425 Review: i was enchanted by debut i hope that we'll soon see more of his work i was lucky enough to catch the film during its brief nyc run and it struck me as a worthy successor to such downtown 80s flicks as desperately seeking susan and after hours but with a gentle european that made it fresh and fun a strong ensemble cast playing mostly against type was a pleasure and i thought the inter plots were just right sandra puts in her best performance since king of comedy while peter stormare is hilarious and ling touching see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913022518157959 Review: despite its new york setting new york characters in the is not an american movie it is better than that what is most unusual is the mixing of styles and genres director shows a deft touch in combining comedy with tragedy pathos with drama br br the secret of success appears to be a of great characters each could have their own film built around them and then filling them out with beautifully realized performances from one of the most wonderfully eclectic casts one would struggle to find in the same country let alone in the same movie ranging from ling to robert burke to peter stormare who here reveals that he has a lot more in him than the bad guy stereotypes he plays in hollywood pictures even sandra is funny here br br an added bonus cream on the substantial cake is john soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505735039710999 Review: this film did a wonderful job of capturing nyc stereotypes at there best if you want a simple cute story however you won't find it here the related tales are woven together in a manner that does an excellent job of capturing the close knit yet anonymous lifestyle that is manhattan a perfect watch for those who enjoy and can laugh at new york life in its most natural state Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741859436035156 Review: i put this film in the queue on a whim after a recent trip to nyc and i couldn't believe i'd never heard of it anywhere it has all the makings of a cult classic starting with the characters they are archetypal roles we recognize from every stretch of daily life but were so nuanced and fully realized by the actors playing them peter stormare and performances were particularly strong their interactions are poignant and grounded while at the same time brimming with a subtle quirky humor that is sadly all too rare in american films these days writer director does a beautiful job of weaving these scenes together into a funny and moving portrait of a city of the past highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9953448176383972 Review: this is the best work i have ever seen on television the story is compelling all the more so because it is true the writers did their homework the accuracy of events is well documented the acting is great this has to be the best role sam waterston has ever had and the black and white cinematography was exceptional my only regret is that it is not available to buy a few years ago i contacted someone involved with the production either with pbs or in england and was told they had no plans to release it on vhs at the time this was a bbc production and ran in the u s on american playhouse there is such an interest in seeing this just hard to believe no one can make it available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9254587292671204 Review: the director delivers the goods with somewhere in the city this hilarious farce i believe is in the tradition of a mel brooks comedy pokes fun at new york society by creating the believable eccentric and tragic characters of one apartment building bringing them to life from the very opening one shots that introduce them peter performance as a gay shakespearean actor is absolutely award worthy and the film in general does a good job at showing the hopelessness and laugh ability of self centered ambition sandra is cast perfectly as the straight self obsessed therapist i really enjoyed sandra's performance immensely especially since i haven't really been a very big fan until now ling and round out an international ensemble par excellence i loved the scene with robert john burke and his gang of idiot criminals who couldn't plan a robbery if their lives depended on it with a cameo appearance by mayor ed and a solid performance by paul anthony stewart the revolutionary boy somewhere in the city entertains without missing a beat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713065028190613 Review: i agree with the comments for the most part however there id seem to be a fairly decent plot if unoriginal christina inherits a rural property that she intends to open a mountain lodge she gets with chip bobby johnston whom she had known when she was growing up in there the plot thickens when james paul logan arrives with his new stripper friend lane because christina had been james' stripper friend in years gone by and the implication is that james had done her wrong somehow to add interest to the movie sophia monique parent a romance novelist shows up as a guest at the lodge as do eric guy and linda flower pair of lawyers from the city james the local building codes inspector on business as one of his dirty tricks to shut her down so the question is how far will james go to sabotage the lodge and will he succeed br br watch for lane here and in beauty betrayed she seems to be making a transition from the hard core business to the r world another notable is samantha playing the role of bait clearly the most outrageous character name in the movies Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6919046640396118 Review: wow i've sure seen quite a bit of this summer i didn't know this woman made so many softcore flicks in the past three years it's like seeing a future softcore star blossom in front of me much like michelle hall did a couple of years ago br br peak is the third quality softcore flick i've seen in with girl for girl and house of love being the others desire and deception was okay but it wasn't spectacular there's spoilers in this review so read only if you want to br br the story begins with christina heading out of the big city and to the mountains she has inherited a house from her dear departed grandmother and plans to turn it into a mountain lodge before she can even set her things down some woman named kim uncredited in this film but quite the aggressive one begins guests to stay there now she has to get the house into shape quickly in comes chip bobby johnston a childhood friend to the rescue chip helps her get the house in condition she hires two local slackers to work in her lodge sister bait samantha and her sex buddy hank br br now the guests start coming the first to arrive are eric and linda flower two stereotypical money first lawyers linda and eric get into a huge argument during a dinner party halfway through the film which leads to their breakup sad stuff there next there's romance novelist sophia played by b movie goddess monique parent she's using that silly alias scarlet again and she's got a very professional look this time with blonde hair of course it wouldn't be monique if she didn't have at least one scene where she plays with herself and she during one of eric and sex scenes br br james and lane yes the porn star lane show up for a little weekend getaway as well unbeknownst to james and christina have quite a history james and christina used to date but christina broke it off to head to this mountain lodge james comes up to the lodge to get christina back but his plan christina spills the beans to which causes to walk out on him and down to the local bar to strip for the locals ends up in the sleeping bag of the now single eric and they leave together bait realizes she wants something more than just sex with hank and christine finds true love with chip with sophia it all in and writing it into her next romance novel br br in fact if you ask me this whole movie played out like a romance novel i don't know if the screenwriter was going for that effect but i sure got that impression sophia had some of the best lines in this film playing up the idea that this is a live action romance novel she seems to enjoy all the fighting and backstabbing going on br br now to the sex there was a fair amount of it and it was the usual bump and grind stuff monique did her fair share of moaning in her two sex scenes this film was and the story will actually keep the audience somewhat interested in between the sex scenes br br women a monique was simply monique out of all the softcore actresses i've seen over the years she's the best at acting in my opinion she can really act and be sexy which is why she's holding on to the 1 position in my top 10 is better at doing softcore films than she is on the soap opera passions i don't know why she's not doing more of these flower was merely background scenery for the most part in a limited role samantha continues to impress me and lane is yet another hardcore actress crossing over into the softcore realm and doing a halfway decent job at it br br sex b it was good but not awe inspiring spectacular plenty of moaning don't watch the r rated version trust me most of the good stuff is taken out my grade is for the uncut version br br story b a solid storyline which throws in a contrived ooh the building gonna shut us down subplot toward the end which messes up things the underlying story between christina and james was nice and dialogue full of the metaphors and imagery usually found in romance novels was a nice touch br br overall b i found this movie to be quite entertaining it's not a surefire softcore hall of like girl for girl is but it's a respectable addition to the collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9269364476203918 Review: one of best this movie is filled with sex and nudity it has gorgeous sexy women and some sexy settings br br believe me there are many spicy and steamy sex scenes but not as hot as the women we have outside settings a hot tub beds of course and some other nice places to have sex br br monique parent is great in the opening sex sequence where she behaves like a naughty girl is amazing she's extremely sexy and performs in at least 4 hot sex scenes my favorite is when she has sex during a picnic or something like that she has this short dress removed and the rest you can go figure it out renee rea also has a sexy sex scene where again she demonstrates that beautiful cute faces can also perform great in soft core sex movies br br the most memorable scene in my opinion comes near the ending it's a double sex feature that has to do with sex intense sex and mccarthy receiving it real hard so loud that the couple in the feel interrupted the scene is long steamy very explicit and fun my favorite from 2001 br br the other good scenes include getting it on the woods really kinky then dressed as a bride br br rea always super gorgeous dressed like a skater girl has a steamy sex scene nice br br please watch this movie if you enjoy b soft core sex it's among the best from the new millennium i had a blast with it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814163446426392 Review: this was a very nice soft core movie for both men and women plenty of nudity sex but without the overall you'll usually find they could not have done a better job in casting as the entire ensemble was stunning trust me guys if you want to get your woman in the mood get something with bobby johnston in it and i'm sure lovely monique parent samantha and the rest of the ladies would do it for any heterosexual male unfortunately bobby and monique do not share a scene together and if you are aware of a movie where they do please pm me i'd love to know the photography was much better than usual so was the story predictable but nice sweet natured and romantic at the very least it was not one of those annoying predictable murder mysteries full of bottle blonde women with huge fake breasts i give this 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7777165770530701 Review: don't know what film or version jeff saw but this entire film was awesome not just poitier and going the story was riveting suspenseful and engaging and for the guy complaining about historical accuracy get real yes there were some black deputy in the indian territory but they had no authority to arrest whites outside of indian territory as a rule they did not patrol but warrants on criminals only i did find it odd that didn't seem to have indian friends i know their numbers were diminished but it still strikes me as strange even as returned to his people his indian cohorts remain faceless and nameless Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8557463884353638 Review: i loved this well i loved the romance part with and the girl rachel her name i honestly was only interested in those too i loved them in the movie i want to see more movies like that but please no more sad endings where they cant be it made me cry but the romance between them the plot the trauma everything was great i just was more into and rachel ha ha everything about this movie was thrilling the kind to keep you glued to your seat because i sure was honestly my only personal want would be more focused between the couple and rachel and at least a decent ending i hated the ending a better one could have been more thought out not the fact of forcing to his death and rachel having a son the ending would have killed the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8139724731445312 Review: this has to be one of the best movies we have seen and we highly recommend it for it's exposure of the injustices of bigotry billy is an incomparable actor and truly awesome as white wolf however felt the story would have been enhanced if his character had more scenes this is a movie that can be watched over and over without tiring Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9067547917366028 Review: i am a big fan of this film and found the tv mini series children of the dust the version fans should look for at least 20 minutes or more are cut on the dvd version of this film br br i would also suggest viewers who enjoyed this film to check out the book there is a more rounded storyline with and rachel more on black history and buffalo there were two many storylines for the series or this film br br sidney poitier only shows he gets better with age the talent just keeps growing the chemistry between his character of gypsy smith and regina taylor were wonderful viewing i also enjoyed the billy joanna going storyline they seems to play off each other well br br billy is of course the model of indian vision the look the attitude the dream of every woman who was wanted to be carried off in one of those romance novels by a native hero worked for me also br br much more could have been done with this storyline but it did give the viewer a brief glimpse of racial problems back in the white take over of native lack of black pioneers to setup towns in the west michael moriarty maxwell as always a great actor comes across as a very caring and confused teacher not sure if the whites should be with native culture br br for anyone who enjoys characters and watching them change this film is for you i thought the chemistry between character and that of the orphan very moving and thought and poitier worked very well together billy did some of his best scenes when working with poitier br br going got on my nerves sometimes when you want to just stop and shake her or give her a wake up and grown up call but on the whole it was a great evening of entertainment br br look for the two tape version of this mini series if you are a fan you will really see the difference Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770786166191101 Review: i don't understand why more people have not commented on this other than the fact that perhaps not very many have seen it it's an amazing cast of characters one after another after another all done by the guy who wrote the play if you don't like filmed plays you may not like this after all plays usually don't look good on tv but it's a one man show that will have you paying attention throughout highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9432905316352844 Review: i've always liked barbara stanwyck who was perhaps the hardest working lead actress of the 30's and 40's although few of her movie roles are memorable today she is remembered most for the tv show the big valley stanwyck worked so much because she was it seems that she would accept most any role and make the most of it to make the movie a success and so directors loved her and many an ordinary picture gained credibility by her presence br br and so it was for christmas in connecticut a very ordinary effort whose plot strains credulity and isn't even really about christmas it does however have stanwyck and dennis morgan as well as some supreme character actors including sydney greenstreet and s k sakall so there are plot twists and funny moments which undoubtedly seemed more real in 1945 than they do today to begin the plot concerns a magazine writer stanwyck who the readers believe is a domestic goddess married with a child and living on a farm in connecticut but who is really single lives in new york city and knows nothing about cooking or could anyone get away with such a fraud even then apparently and even the owner of the magazine greenstreet is deceived although one would think that he would have long since seen though the deception but the story moves on and stanwyck greenstreet a sailor recently survived from his sunken ship morgan and stanwyck's friend s z sakall find themselves spending christmas in connecticut at a farm belonging to stanwyck's boorish boyfriend reginald gardiner you can imagine all the possibilities there are for this as the fraud as it must gardiner wants stanwyck to marry him to perpetuate the but one wonders how she can stand him at all morgan and stanwyck fall for each other but he is supposed to be engaged and she is supposed to be married regardless they begin what seems to be a make believe affair dancing cheek to cheek and stealing off in a horse drawn meanwhile the incredibly naive greenstreet character who has seen stanwyck and morgan go off together but still doesn't get it sees one of the neighbors take back a child that has been borrowed as part of the deception and calls the cops to report a kidnapping stanwyck and morgan are arrested for stealing the and the hoax begins to br br at this point the movie is funny as in ridiculous or absurd not funny ha ha and it routinely ends like screwball comedies always did the good guy gets the girl and presumably they live happily ever after br br i watch this movie every year at christmas to enjoy these character actors at their best in a story that reflects way it was in 1945 and because of a long held fascination with barbara stanwyck thank goodness it was set at christmas or like 95 percent of stanwyck's movies it would have been long ago forgotten and we would not get to see it each year anew Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.958013653755188 Review: a very well directed version of eric stage play well worth checking out for great characters and for anyone who wants to see how to bring a play to the movies correctly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9249308109283447 Review: eric ability to roll from character to character in this 'one man exhibits his true range as a character actor each persona has their own message to convey about truth society class drugs etc this is an absolute must have for anyone who is a serious fan of acting his performance contains some of the most hilarious and real moments i have ever experienced as a viewing audience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624637365341187 Review: this is absolutely the best movie i have ever watched at the age of 12 i was up late and ran across the movie it was on the usa channel gilbert up all night i will never forget at the time my friends and i were really struggling with different issues some sexual you know 12 is a very rough and weird age it seems you are stuck in between being a little girl and being a young lady this movie really helped to answer a lot of questions for me i now have a daughter that is 12 have been searching for a couple years for this movie if it ever does come out on dvd i would be the first to buy would recommend for any parent to watch this with their child when they reach that very rough and difficult age Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8562884330749512 Review: many teenage sex comedy movies come and go without much fanfare however every so often a movie might come along thats honest funny entertaining and memorable the last american virgin is a special movie that has found its place and has stood the test of time blending all four ingredients this film follows three friends gary rick and david the big apple misadventures into the world of first time sex and true love along the way they learn hard lessons and the value of true friendship we follow hopeless romantic gary the main character on his quest to win over the girl of his dreams which leads him down an uncertain road with a surprise twist at it's ending if you haven't been lucky enough to see this movie yet by all means take a look sprinkled with many memorable 80s songs throughout the movie to keep things moving at an even pace l a v truly is an original film a rarity among films of it's genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871290922164917 Review: the last american virgin 1982 was one of the few teenage comedies that i really enjoyed the subject matter and the acting was well above the usual tripe that hollywood was and still is out these days but for awhile the smaller studios were producing movies about teenagers that wasn't toned or soften for the kiddies the men pulling the strings behind this production were from your friends from cannon br br three teenage buddies are trying to lose their virginity whilst still in high school they'll do anyone or anything to achieve their dream goal the sensitive one of the group andrew monsoon what's to find the right girl while his two best friends will take whatever they can get one day the kid finds his perfect girl diane franklin but fate would play one of their foul tricks his best friend moves on in and sweeps her off of her feet after knocking her up the sensitive kid helps the girl get back on her feet and pays for her abortion he still has feelings for her and tries to win her heart meanwhile his best friend has a very violent falling out over getting her dream girl still he tries his best to get her to love him the night comes when he pops the question to her but his heart is shattered when he sees her dancing with his former best friend in tears the kid leaves the party br br what i enjoyed about this movie was that it pulled no punches instead of being filled with phony situations it was very realistic honest and brutal the movie's filled with it's share of funny moments and hysteria i have to recommend this film for fans of teenage comedies br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9936367273330688 Review: i see there are great reviews of this film already i've got a few points to comment on reasons i thought there was something special about this film br br first and foremost the film is realistic it may not seem realistic to an adult who has forgotten what it was like being a teenager but that's really the kind of that goes on amongst teens all the time second the good guy the guy who treats women with respect doesn't get the girls that's the way it is in real life just the same he's too nice for his own good people are just selfish third it was nice to see a fat guy who had some self confidence i mean that role already takes confidence from the actor i'm not just talking about the character overall i thought the film was a positive surprise that secretly hides amongst wacky teen sex comedies at the rental shelf don't get me wrong it's not all sad it's a good laugh as well Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8045108318328857 Review: i first saw this movie when i was about 12 years old it has been one of my favorites since it's so perfect in all it's glory complete with awesome soundtrack cheesy dialog and it was both hilarious and terribly sad the first movie i really just had a fit about at the end i won't ruin it for you guys but boy is it a tear jerker i just remember feeling so sad for gary what a bunch of cool characters in this movie it's genius they are all so great even the nerdy girl gary doesn't like she had a nice little body though i can't believe all the girls go for rick he is such a sleaze ball with his tied around his neck ha ha ha when watching this movie be prepared for lots of sex jokes complete with sexually transmitted diseases almost but a love story at heart with real problems dealing from insecurity to life altering decisions that make you think and feel genuine sorrow for the cast i love this movie if you like valley girl another all time classic you will too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788616895675659 Review: i saw this movie for the first time just a short while ago if you ask me it does not get the credit it deserves it is a little like american pie meets fast times at ridgemont high but with more depth it handles the same issues as both movies but in a way that holds with it some grain of truth the ending is sad but that is how life is i think everyone should see it i have it on dvd form and it took such a long time to find it too that should say something heh and another thing i will add is that it is quite difficult finding the soundtrack i believe they stopped it but the soundtrack to this movie is amazing it has songs by artists like the the cars and the sunshine band and many more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694477319717407 Review: i totally loved this movie tried to buy it and can't find it a must see a movie you can watch again and again funny but also a tear jerker in one really good album for the movie it's a really good 80's movie i wish i could find a copy to buy this movie cause i would the actors in it acted really good there's a lot of people out there that probably could relate to this movie that's what makes this movie so good so go out and try to rent this one you won't regret it it's an older movie but it's worth watching i would not be surprised if they made a remake of this movie soon but i'm sure it would not be the same anyone who hasn't seen it go rent it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9336773157119751 Review: i don't think i will include any spoilers but if i do i can cover my butt the last american virgin came in a time were such teenage coming of age high school sex were the rave films such as 1984 hot times 1974 and the popular porky's 1981 were making money yet it is the last american virgin the one that actually has a more serious plot story amidst the nudity and sexual situations it is the often told tale of three high school buddies who want to lose their virginity the go to the wrong places prostitutes the dangerous ones older woman with jealous boyfriend and the convenient ones their high school female counterparts the movie has a lot of funny moments and although the cast did not produce a single major movie star it is worth remembering for a fantastic 80's soundtrack that includes the cars journey and others by today standards is raunchy and might have grabbed a nc 17 rating but is a well told story of how sometimes personal fixation can only bring pain while love might be right in front of us it is a little piece of 80s americana and worth having in your movie collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814506769180298 Review: while it's not perfect it's close love barbara stanwyck sakall sidney greenstreet dennis morgan robert police chief the housekeeper the waiter at restaurant felix and the judge i can go on and on this movie has been part of my family's holiday tradition since i was a youngster and my children grew up with it too the baby swallowed the watch was always my son's favorite line br br sexy barbara stanwyck in pants and gowns stole the show along with the cuddly funny s z sakall dennis morgan has a few great songs too br br i highly recommend this movie and suggest you skip the remake blah Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9127717614173889 Review: reality before reality tv copy of fast times at ridgemont high a precursor to say anything that's i can't decide but the soundtrack is the 80's journey lionel richie and i can't believe this they would never throw all those genres together in a teen movie of today br br i remembered this like a teenager mainly the sex parts and not a hint of the why i was a horny teenager in the 80's watching it again i just can't describe how much i love that rose play by kimberly richardson turns out to be the voice of pepper ann in the 90's and she was almost 30 when she was in last american virgin playing alongside 16 year olds fantastic complete cheese reality fantasy and comedy with a sincere cherry on top Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6440102458000183 Review: i really like this movie i like it not just because it's a great early 80s movie with a great soundtrack but i found that it has some thought provoking moments they are just moments not the entire film it's definitely not like less than zero br br the scenes deal with typical peer pressure and also with more difficult problems like the betrayal of trust these problems are not easily resolved or forgotten by the characters certain scenes will stand out and invite reflection on one's own teenage experiences and how those experiences may have affected one's character and outlook as an adult br br you can watch this movie and think about the problems young adults must face and about your own experiences or you can just pay attention to the boys' quest to de themselves either way it's a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827979207038879 Review: when i watched this movie in my adolescence i attempted for the soundtrack some bands of the soundtrack i still didn't know however during the film i already noticed her quality police quincy jones sensational soundtrack br br in brazil there is a long time this film didn't pass in tv today he passed in cable tv and i remembered to access the site to do the comment br br the end of the film surprised me a lot but it is what happens in the real life not always what thought about being the ideal it is what happens br br the life brings us a lot of surprises Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825294017791748 Review: this movie was release when i was 15 and i could easily relate to the themes the film portrayed br br that was over 24 years ago and i haven't seen the movie since this time around i cringed at some of the acting but still appreciate the film for what it is br br life is not always fair and the good guys don't always win in fact i think the movie did well to reflect that especially as a teenager the always did better with a lot of girls also it doesn't matter how nice you are you cannot make someone like you girls boys like who they want to like no matter how hard you try otherwise sometimes you just gotta let go and say next br br gary does a good job showing the intensity of his feelings for karen this is so true of teenagers when they get on someone br br i remember sitting around with mates laughing our off at some of the antics the acting is not quite there compared with fast times at high but it kicks ass over this movie simply because has a lame viewer friendly ending where as this movie has a realistic ending nice guys finish last gary comes across as pretty lame cringe worthy material but we all know guys like this who are far to sensitive we all know a david fun guy who makes you laugh br br some people on here bag the ending but hello the ending is exactly what can happen in real life some chicks just go back for more no matter how bad the dude treats them especially at that age i have experienced that first hand br br great sound track too i will follow jesus is it that old Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7777301073074341 Review: as i said in the other comment this is one of the best teen movies of all time and one of my personal favorites to me this movie is the second best teen movie of all time second only to the breakfast club the last american virgin is also maybe the most honest teen movie of all time it's underrated and pretty much an unknown movie to a lot of people it comes on maybe once a year but sometimes longer the first half of this movie is a sex comedy with a few honest scenes then the second half is pure honest and most of the time serious with only a few comic scenes in my opinion this is the best soundtrack of all time i've never heard this many great songs in one movie before there are 4 love songs in this movie that i think are some of the best love songs in history the movie is about a pizza boy named gary who is a virgin hes in high school who has a couple of best friends his two friends are sex teens the first half of the movie is pretty much sexual misadventures that are very funny gary is major in love with the new girl in school he later finds out that his best friend is going out with her he also cheats on the side you can feel the love gary has for this girl very much you can feel it even more in the second half friend turns out to be a creep but his other friend is pretty cool the movie shows how mean people can be you can relate to a lot of this movie the plot sounds like your teen sex comedy but it's so much more than that it's a very honest movie it's also very which i love if you love the 80's or grew up in the 80's rent this movie but there may be some people that don't like the 80's but still may like this movie i first saw this movie back in 1987 i think it's very entertaining and very funny it combines very touching moments with very funny moments it's an underrated gem i have the movie i love it i give the last american virgin 1 2 out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627464413642883 Review: it plays like your usual teenage audience t a movie but the sentiment is incredibly bleak if it was made today it'd be considered an art house movie it goes through the usual routine of a guy trying to get laid but the results of his efforts are harsh and cruel and unsatisfying br br the whole teen flick formula is to but nothing turns out the way you'd expect imagine a director's cut of 'it's a wonderful life' where at the end james stewart wasn't allowed to return to the real world an incredible film that all of the expectations of the genre it makes you feel dirty afterwards there is no redemption for the characters i'm amazed it ever got made the eighties version of detective story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9403598308563232 Review: the last american virgin along with fast times at ridgemont high is one the last great teen films ever made it is tender tale of envy and unrequited love set in the early eighties much maligned by critics that it was a sophomoric banal attempt to recreate the magic of fast times at ridgemont high these same critics fail to recognize that the two films were actually filmed during late 1981 and released at only slight intervals from one another either way the studios would never allow such a bold and uncompromising portrayal of the issues many male teenagers are confronted with as they reach their sexual maturity especially considering the heart wrenching discovery the protagonist gary is confronted with in the end american pie this is not the story revolves around a trio of male teenagers and their mostly unsuccessful sexual pursuits gary is the least successful of the group hence the tagline last american virgin secretly gary after karen who is involved with rick his best friend rick and karen begin having sex and karen gets pregnant only to be dumped by rick who is not interested in the obvious responsibility which lies before him gary into help karen which leads to the aforementioned unexpected conclusion overall as a film i find it was very successful as a comedy as a commentary on the sexual dilemmas of young men and a remarkable coming of age tale dealing with issues such as envy unrequited love and abortion which are just as pertinent today as they were over twenty years ago also it has one of the soundtracks ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.963884174823761 Review: spoilers this movie has it's problems but in the end it gets the message across i liked it because it ends the way things really do the nice guy tries and tries gets his heart broken several times but in the end there is no typical hollywood ending it ends the way such things always end or at least always have in my own and friends' experiences anyone who thinks that the ending to this isn't how it really happens as the first comment seemed to believing that the girl would come around realize she's dating an asshole who treats her bad because he doesn't care about her at all is either naive or lives in a more perfect world than i i give it 7 10 extra points simply because it wasn't afraid to end on a down note give no real resolution just the main character left heartbroken confused and alone as so many men of countless generations have been before Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7175625562667847 Review: the '80's 1982 makes me think back to the really crazy time we were facing in america fresh off the do what feels good '70's the last american virgin comes as a wolf in clothing as yet another sex from the glory days oh sure there's sex but i can't think of another movie ok this and fast times at ridgemont high that really wasn't killing time between topless teenage scenes there was some pretty good stuff here amongst the cleavage br br the movie follows three friends gary wanting to lose his virginity rick stud and david overweight but not inexperienced as they try desperately hard to make sure gary joins the world of manhood but a funny thing happens on the way to the gary falls for karen pretty brunette who loves the bad boys and can't seem to follow through with any sexual conquest that david and rick can only trouble is rick and karen get hot and heavy and karen skips a period it's gary who is by her side as she goes to get her abortion and it's gary who truly cares but who is karen dancing with by film end rick the r and add a d where necessary br br what separates this film from others from the '80's we think about is that by god they attempt some real drama here and not of the my parents just pulled in the variety and you know what i bought it br br it wasn't sloppy it wasn't far fetched and when gary sees rick dancing with karen at the house party at the end of the film i actually felt sorry for the guy our teenage romeo actually believed in unrequited love and when his heart was broken at the end it all sort of touched me br br so all the t a aside there's an actually pretty believable and engaging story here oscar worthy not by a mile but i don't know that i'd lump it into the let's get laid category either like fast times at ridgemont high they actually were trying to do a true film here letting the hi in between fall where it may Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27914687991142273 Review: what looks like a ho hum porky's rip off turns out to be quite a touching film about being young and in love br br the story concerns three friends gary ricky and david who spend their after school hours looking for sex when a new girl arrives in town gary falls head over heels in love with her br br the film goes from being a sleazy sex film to an examination of teenage insecurities it is funny and sad at the same time it never completely gives into that love story formula that seems prominent in every movie made you know the guy meets girl guy loses girl guy gets girl back in the final frame formula that formula is tossed aside after guy meets girl maybe that is why i liked the film so much br br the soundtrack is especially good and the ending is a definite tear jerker it also might be one of the most realistic endings i've ever seen in a love story br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831154942512512 Review: i absolutely adore this film about a lady columnist barbara stanwyck for a major magazine who delivers a article each month that includes details about her awesome home life as a wife and mother in a beautiful connecticut home the trouble happens when the owner of her publication demands that she have him and a ww2 hero as guests during the christmas holidays why is she worried because she lives in a small new york apartment isn't married and doesn't have a baby and can't cook at all hilarity and romance ensues when she tries to put on a believable act in an effort to save face keep from being fired by the magazine owner played by sydney greenstreet this is a delightful comedy one that i highly recommend to classic movie lovers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871865510940552 Review: i have always liked this film and i'm glad it's available finally on dvd so more viewers can see what i have been telling them all these years story is about a high school virgin named gary lawrence who works at a pizza place as a delivery boy and he hangs out with his friends david joe and rick steve gary notices karen diane franklin who is the new girl in school and one morning he gives her a ride and by this time he is totally in love that night at a party he see's rick with karen and now he is jealous of his best friend but doesn't tell anyone of his true feelings br br spoiler alert br br rick asks gary if he can borrow his vacant home but gary makes up an excuse so that rick can't get karen alone but one night rick to gary that he nailed her at the football field and gary becomes enraged a few days later in the school library gary see's rick and karen arguing and he asks karen what is wrong she tells him that she's pregnant and that rick has dumped her gary helps her by taking her to his home and paying for her abortion finally gary tells karen how he really feels about her and she seems to his feelings but later at her birthday party he walks in on karen and rick together again gary drives off without the girl this film ends with a much more realistic version of how life really is no matter how nice you are you don't necessarily get the girl br br this film was directed by davidson who would go on to be a pretty competent action film director and he did two things right with this movie first he made sure that there was plenty of gratuitous nudity so that this was to the young males that usually go to these films secondly he had the film end with young gary without karen and i think the males in the audience can relate to being screwed over no matter how hard you try and win a girls heart yes this film is silly and exploitive but it is funny and sexy actress almost steals the film as the sexy was always a popular b level actress and you might remember her in one flew over the cuckoo's nest like fast times at ridgemont high this has a very good soundtrack and the songs being played reflect what is going on in the story but at the heart of this film is two very good performances by and franklin there is nudity required by franklin but she still conveys the sorrow of a young girl who gets dumped at a crucial time she's always been a good actress and her natural charm is very evident in this film but this is still story and you can't help but feel for this guy when the film ends it's his performance that stays with you it's a solid job of acting that makes this more than just a teen sex comedy even with the silly scenarios of teens trying to have sex this film still manages to achieve what it wants underrated comedy hits the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619768261909485 Review: yes it's a fast times wannabe but it's still decent entertainment br br some of the comedy parts are really funny the scene when the three guys visit the spanish lady is hilarious with a little flamenco music in the background the reaction when her sailor husband comes home is a riot the guys' exploits in dealing with crabs are funny as well when they try to drown them and when they visit the br br the abortion scene is a fast times ripoff too but it does do a good job of capturing the terror of the situation you really feel for what karen is going through and for gary in his mad for cash to pay for the abortion and her recovery br br the ending is painful to watch but refreshingly realistic first time viewers will not be prepared for it and it will be a shock br br there is a decent eye candy for guys with young girls and the spanish lady but heterosexual guys will probably want to skip the penis competition br br underrated soundtrack too check out early early the cars in their prime and an appropriate tearjerker song by james ingram for the surprise ending br br some people will hate it and it is somewhat dated but those who like teen flicks or grew up in the early 80s should like it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9061622023582458 Review: this is one of the best and most under rated teen movies ever made br br i saw this growing up and it was and is one of my favorites maybe not as popular as fast times but just as great br br there is a serious side to this movie as mentioned by other reviewers it starts as a comedy and morphs into a drama about halfway through that's the beauty of it though and what sets it apart you get it all humor not unlike that of fast times drama and a great great soundtrack br br i personally think every kid about to enter high school should see this it would give an idea about the journey their about to embark on what kid watching this wouldn't be able to relate to someone in the movie the fact that it becomes so serious halfway though is also cool and just superbly well done you don't even see it coming definitely a lot of surprises br br spoilers don't read anymore if you don't want to know br br great knee humor who could forget the scene between gary and camilla i can still hear it oh my big strong priceless br br some of the scenes between gary and are hard to watch particularly the final scene of coarse there are so so many women like karen out there who would have made the exact same choice she did think about it how many women reject men with hearts of gold like gary for jerks i know i've done it and so have many females i know this movie will inspire discussion and despite the countless times i've seen it still leaves me filled with admiration for the film makers and performers everyone will find someone to relate to in this movie or what's more likely more then one person br br lastly the music used is just great a lot of cars lots of obscure now songs from the 80's an 80's dream br br but make no mistake it is not the music that makes this movie unique it is the story itself plain and simple one of the best of it's kind and a teen movie classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841039180755615 Review: spoilers in this review despite a few highly improbable scenes including the boys in their in a contest and the few obligatory teens trying to get laid vignettes this movie captures the painful essence of high school in ways that few teen films have ever done it achieves this by not only showing the trio of friends gary dave rick as smoking drinking ever on the prowl teens but also dwells on the nature of friendship itself as these three friends have their loyalties tested this film is a snapshot of the time when childhood ends for the shy romantic gary when he sees the lovely karen for the first time he falls instantly in love the awakening emotion in gary is large on the screen and he proves his love for her by taking her in when she is jilted by her lover this love for karen signals the end of innocence as the bonds with his two best friends will be tested and broken over the course of the story the confident ladies man rick is the person in high school we all secretly wish we were handsome cool and always has the impossibly beautiful girls in a swoon rick turns out to be a cad but you have to bear in mind that his character is only 17 years old he and makes a bad decision from perspective the story is also about finding the one girl of his dreams a bad breakup and then at the end the look on face as gary walks in and sees karen kissing rick shows that he at last understands that his best friend and he love the same woman as in real life you don't bow out because your friend has an unrequited love this is the tragedy of the film rick is no villain and constantly through the film he reminds gary and dave that they're his best friends the soulful quality of performance however is the heart of the story lawrence is a beautiful loser he does everything right his in the right place and he's consumed by love for karen yet karen in the end is not moved by devotion and kindness karen represents all the people in the world who take in without giving back who exist in a vacuum of their own ego and never stop to realize the emotional damage and trauma they inflict on others this film is brutal in its statements on love and friendship but that's what makes it unique among teen films it ceases being a comedy and becomes a hopelessly romantic film albeit one doomed to a tragic conclusion anyone who has ever found the girl of his dreams and did not win her will understand the crushes of high school are every bit as real as the emotional strains of adulthood and this film will remind you of that in bold strokes final reversal as he drives away with the is as poignant a moment as any in cinema one feels after watching this that it's really made of two movies the first part is a silly teen sexploitation film and once the story begins it's a strongly affecting drama a terrific movie it should also be noted that the soundtrack was in its selection of many rising stars including the police the cars the the and phil seymour Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667969346046448 Review: when i was in 10th grade me and my buddy were up late at his house and were flipping around cable and started watching this movie we watched it because it looked kind of funny and because it had boobs but then the ending came and we just sat there completely speechless i think after a minute of watching the credits roll he just sort of oh dude it goes from dumb 80's teen sex comedy to nihilistic realism so quickly that it catches you off guard i have been trying to rent this movie for years and have not been able to find it and nobody has ever seen it except for me and my friend so it seems but now it is available i highly suggest renting it and yourself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3022102415561676 Review: perhaps this movie was meant to be nothing but funny maybe it was meant to get teenage boys excited at all the nudity in it but what i got out of it was actually something that many people believe in and that is nice guys finish last br br there is a line in angel heart from lisa character that says it takes a bad ass to make a girls heart beat faster true most likely women always say that they want the flowers and the candy and and whatever but at least at an early age they end up going for the good looking slimy disrespectful guy the one they know they can't conform to their beliefs and that is part of the attraction after all what is exciting about a guy that is already the way you want him to be i believe this may have happened to davidson and what he has to say in this film that is disguised with sex and nudity and parties and everything else that teens can relate to is that you will get your heart broken it happens to everyone and it will happen to you and that is a strong final statement in the film but having said all that the movie is fun it is funny and it shows the antics of quite well br br this is a rare film that is enough to please the teenage crowd it to but also intelligent and poignant enough to show what it s like to get your heart broken no film has ever done this better like i said i think the writers must have experienced a situation like this first hand maybe we all have br br this is an old film but if you ever come across it gathering dust on a shelf in your local video store one night pick it up you may be surprised it is a hell of a lot better than never been kissed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.854949951171875 Review: i saw this in a theatre back in 1982 i expected a stupid t a movie that's not what i got br br it's basically about three teenage boys trying to have sex we get the expected sex jokes and scenes but for once they're actually pretty funny br br yeah they're stupid but i enjoyed them anyways also there was a surprising amount of male nudity br br then the movie about halfway through takes a sudden dramatic turn as one of the boys played by lawrence falls in love with a girl then the jokes stop and things get very dark i'm not going to give away what happens but i was very surprised at the sudden turn in events the movie brings up some very important subjects and treats them realistically and with intelligence and it has a real heart breaking ending br br i'm giving this a 10 because this is probably one of the best teen sex comedy dramas ever made it mixes fantasy and realism together and works what more can you ask for also it has a great soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896420836448669 Review: feels like an impressionistic film if there is such a thing br br the story is well told very poetic the characters well developed and well acted by the or interpreted by the actors br br the film delights in its own sumptuous emotions at times and works well unless you hate such emotion in movies not so in my case br br it's a very humanistic film br br the landscape and even the extraordinary situation of the displaced cook are very poetic in their own right br br well done br br a good classic for any good film collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896794557571411 Review: the movie begins almost achingly slowly a romance yawn that seems to ramble off course all part of the plan then roughly one hour into this solemn movie is the feast it's worth paying attention to that first hour the feast is still solemn but humorous suddenly the withdrawn and slightly petty characters come to life and everyone you and the characters leave feeling by the experience br br women will love this christians of all sorts will enjoy the profound faith demonstrated by the characters not my favorite movie of all time no dinosaurs or laser beams after all but definitely a movie i am happy to have seen not to be missed br br jim Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9133996963500977 Review: simply one of the greatest films ever made worthy of sitting alongside such european as the rules of the game grand illusion andrei 8 1 2 wings of desire the night of the shooting stars la the passion of joan of arc the four hundred blows and madame de both a blessing and an almost perfect work of art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502145648002625 Review: barbara stanwyck probably didn't think of it but it is a relief to see her in a more becoming dark hairstyle if it wasn't a wig than the one she had to wear in double indemnity the year before that film while the premiere film noir and an all around great film gave her a great role but oh that hair here she is more chic and certainly no femme fatal but she is certainly a 40's woman she has gotten used to life without men since most of them are off at war and as a successful martha stewart like columnist she writes a column in which she describes her country home as the camera pans over what it really is we meet her boss sydney greenstreet who has no idea that she is living a lie and when he pushes his way in for a christmas away at her supposed connecticut home she has to come up with a husband reginald gardiner and baby before we can say bells hungarian chef s z sakall steps in to help and ends up in a pie one on one with irish una o'connor it's not it's irish stew sakall simply takes the pours most of it in and says now it's totally changing what she has prepared for lunch then when it comes to the he flips and she for years a few friends of mine and i will use that line every time pancakes come up in a conversation i don't flip i scoop she won't even flip just one for greenstreet saying i've never flipped in me life o'connor can get on the nerves when she over and over in some films but here she is delightfully lovable and her pairing with sakall is very charming br br it is obvious in the romance department that reginald gardiner is not barbara stanwyck's cup of tea especially when she meets handsome dennis morgan who is a bit dimwitted when bathing the baby which eats soap causing stanwyck to get a bit he should suspect something instantly but doesn't but it doesn't matter the film is so charming with the country setting filled with snow an abundance of rocking chairs and a dog running towards them as the comes up living in new york city after 25 years in los angeles after growing up in a small town on the western side of new york state made me miss this kind of christmas while central park is beautiful after a first snow and the christmas tree at center is too there is something about looking out at a snow covered field of trees and catch an occasional glimpse of deer rabbits or other wild life br br this is a great holiday film that can also bring on the christmas spirit out of season and makes a great pairing with another barbara stanwyck country christmas film remember the night an underrated gem add on the big city christmas of meet john doe and you've found perhaps one of the stars of holiday films around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683822989463806 Review: there is no need for me to repeat the synopsis rendered by glenn the black and white rendition is even more powerful in portraying the bleakness of country village life at that time the deep measure of friendship shown by babette toward the two elderly sisters touches the heart strings the supporting cast is excellent and their performances superb it would not be fair to single out any one character since the entire story depends on the cast as a whole i cannot put my finger exactly on why i rate this movie so highly since i am not a professional critic individual viewers may or may not agree with my rating since enjoyment of this type of movie is always in the eye of the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449670910835266 Review: this film offers many delights and surprises when and beautifully sing a duet from don giovanni that perfectly describes their situation in the movie you appreciate the subtle layers of this excellent film the story unfolds in 18th century and the use of period music played on period instruments is just one more fine touch you share general exquisite joy in his of the en even though you are just watching a movie but you do wish for just a small sample to savor br br babette is an artist whose medium is food perhaps no other art form allows the artist to share her creations so directly br br the main theme of this movie the potential that the sharing of food has to transform how people see each other and how they see the world is much the same as the theme of but babette's feast does not hit you over the head with its message the townspeople are conservative but not oppressive you come to understand and respect them and ultimately to appreciate their humanity br br many issues are raised for you to reflect on the nature of art the contemplation of paths taken and paths not taken the relationship between the spiritual and the physical the effect of environment on behavior the taking of life to give life among others br br the only disappointment for me was general speech delivered at the climax of the meal i expected deep heartfelt observations but i got some vague mystical ramblings the speech had such a minimal impact that i hardly remember it br br but this understated film leaves a lasting impression the warmth it generates is in contrast to its austere backdrop you will leave the theater wanting to go out and dance under the stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973373532295227 Review: this is one of the finest movies i have ever seen the stark scenery the isolation the ignorant bigoted people hiding behind their religion a backdrop for some and sophistication the acting is completely natural but for me as a the best is the actual choosing and preparation of the feast i have spent time in paris and know the well whether or not the cafe really exists i don't know but i do know of similar and babette's menu and choice of wines are authentic and of course the end where despite themselves the perfect meal them back to friendship is the only ending there could be this is a 10 out of 10 film and should be seen by anyone with enough brain and taste to understand it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9455417394638062 Review: sometimes it is difficult to watch films with subtitles in this case danish but the watching is worth it as the story progresses the reasoning for the choice of two sisters to take care of their father is questionable but their society is different their choice leaves them alone until a french woman comes there may be a question on why the french woman came to their place to stay and this is never fully developed the feast which happens later as a result of unexpected funds from france is a source of unusual pleasure to all who attend and something they have not experienced before it provides a fitting thank you for the given to the guest filmed with a dark aura and the display of poverty it is a beautiful experience for the viewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658833742141724 Review: this movie embodies the soul of modern elite even though the movie is 17 years old the standing principle in the movie is food is more than just matter it is also a powerful symbol and a medium for culture itself the main characters literally get drunk on the finest wine and food become inspired by idealistic thoughts and culture as they let go of their and passion denying table manners karen makes use of the difference between north europe and south europe to point out their inherently different approaches to food as the strict and and rather dull get infused with from south the party gets going so what are you waiting for go watch it again Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8873944282531738 Review: this is one of those movies which get better with each viewing i watched it three times and actually registered on imdb because i wanted to comment on it movies about food have been done before some of them are really good as for instance a certain japanese comedy which aficionados of asian cinema will know anyway but this one really is in its own league at its core is a protestant christian parable the ideal of kindness but far from being it also addresses the good in each and every of us regardless of our religious beliefs or lack thereof there is a understatement and in babette's feast but this makes the message of the movie if anything stronger not at all weaker if you cannot attend the extraordinary physical banquet offered by babette you're still welcome to this feast of the soul highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933274984359741 Review: it has started quietly if your are looking for an action packed movie this is absolutely not the right choice all characters are slowly depicted on the scene stroke after stroke on the scene canvas none can take away his hands to the priest and so the sisters devotion can only remain into the village and know their destiny belong only to the village so when you understand that you are on the movie scene in the village that becomes the whole known world in that time when no technology can let you imagine anything else than the campaign the village the sea you feel the rhythm of that ancient life watching the movie in a cold snowy late afternoon can cause you to approach this evening dinner with some sumptuous expectations br br the final sentence that give a title to babette's sacrifice far from paris an artist is never poor br br superb photography many situations depict portraits and landscapes as they were styled on canvas there in in 18th century Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.717610776424408 Review: i just watched this film this morning and i found it to be a great showing of the richness of faith babette gave them another way to look at life not a replacement but an she shared all that she had with those who gave what little they had to her i see the story of god in here he sent his only son to man man could not possibly give anything that would equal that so for our small sacrifice we are given an ultimate treasure and are transformed because of it in this film the bickering townspeople have so consumed themselves with a small interpretation of god babette showed them that life and god can indeed be beautiful in it's fullest sense the love that god's son showed to man is the love we should show to one another and our lives will be the richer for it even the film is a metaphor it seems slow in the beginning but the investment of time and attention to detail is rewarded in the end it was truly a feast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969161331653595 Review: i don't know whether this film hits my heart the way it does because of the feelings of friendship love closeness to others or the warmth of that transformation babette's cooking creates but when the feast starts and for the rest of the movie i choke up often br br yes this is a feel good movie but without a speck of or facile sentimentality please note that elements of the plot are discussed babette's feast tells its story with restraint and care and it lets us discover for ourselves the values of grace and love all we need to know is that babette was a french refugee who was given shelter by two aging sisters in a tiny community on the coast of the sisters lead what remains of their father's flock he was a pastor of conviction who taught that salvation comes through self denial the sisters made their sacrifices to duty and faith those who still remain honor the now long dead teachings and his spiritual guidance still as they have grown older the tiny community has become and the sisters do what they can for the birthday babette wishes to cook the dinner for the small group the sisters will invite the sisters reluctantly agree but when they see the supplies babette has ordered they and their guests become uneasy they are used to the usual fare of dried cod boiled and a soup made of bread water and a little ale even though babette over time has made improvements what they are seeing now seems close to at the dinner also will be a visitor general who years earlier had chosen ambition over his love for one of the sisters br br what do we experience there is the of the aging faith and the stone wind swept they live in there is the warmth by of the small crowded dining room and then there is the transforming power of babette's artistry as we watch her cook watch erik a young boy helping her serve and pour and watch the old with the help of fine wine and exquisite cooking gradually their community and love and friendship the general serves as our unexpected guide because he is the only one who knows what extraordinary dishes they are eating the general tells a story to his dinner companions a story about a famed woman who was the exemplary chef at the famed café in paris this woman this head chef had the ability to transform a dinner into a kind of love affair a love affair that made no distinction between bodily appetite and spiritual appetite he too is being transformed into a man who will accept what he has become and yet will always know the value and the love of what long ago he chose not to accept an old couple kiss two old men remember past friendships and babette who spent all that she had won in a lottery on this dinner has had an opportunity to be the artist she once was in france an opportunity she accepted with love and friendship br br babette now as poor as she was when she arrived penniless years earlier will continue with the sisters the general in a carriage with his aunt returns to her estate and the elderly guests leave the home to return to their own they pause and look at the clear night sky and the stars overhead they spontaneously hold hands in a circle and dance and sing this br br the clock strikes and time goes by eternity is nigh let us use this time to try to serve the lord with heart and mind so that our true home we shall find so that our true home we shall find br br they smile at each other all has been br br babette's feast is a wonderful movie full of restrained emotion unspoken wisdom and of course a meal that will leave you with a growling stomach as you exit the theater if you win a lottery so you could afford what babette created and have her skill and artistry here's what she served br br a la a rich turtle soup served with sherry au small pancakes with sour cream and served with champagne en with sauce stuffed with gras and in puff with sauce with served with de a fine burgundy cheese and fresh fruit baba au with fruit and fresh coffee and a fine brandy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760286211967468 Review: food always makes a good topic in movies as chocolat showed babette's feast is the same type of thing babette is a french cook who flees her native land after the repression of she moves to a very religious danish village the people in this village simply have no use for joy that is until babette cooks them one of her exquisite meals br br it's not just that this movie deals with bringing fun to a place that has never known it like other scandinavian movies and non hollywood movies in general it shows that a movie can hold your interest without the use of explosions car chases etc this is one movie that you can't afford to miss br br one more thing do you think that the danish word for feast sounds a little bit like Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9356793761253357 Review: i've discovered this movie accidentally and it was really a nice surprise a christmas classic it's also one of the fine comedies of the 40s the story line is simple elisabeth lane barbara stanwyck makes out her living by writing for a magazine at christmas time her boss alexander sydney greenstreet asks her to invite a young sailor in the connecticut farm she write about the only problem is she hasn't got any farm and she can't cook to get out of the jam elisabeth agrees to marry a wealthy friend reginald gardiner who has a farm and flies for connecticut with her wonderful cook uncle felix br br there's a fine direction by peter godfrey and the cast is really wonderful stanwyck has never been better as this witty and yet romantic woman greenstreet gardiner and sakall make hilarious and human supporting characters the only weak point is the leading man dennis morgan he starts well but as the movie goes on becomes really a bore one almost feels sorry for lane to ends up with him rather than with gary cooper or david niven who both would have been more suitable for the part anyway this is a joyful christmas time movie with a refreshing score and i advice it to everyone who likes to spend funny and sweet holidays in connecticut Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528144598007202 Review: in all this dogma please note that this is the danish masterpiece of the 20th century the humour the fate the sorrow is so clean so simple so touching br br this movie is a masterpiece go see it there's nothing more to say Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8818977475166321 Review: the french appears at the modest house of two danish sisters wet cold and alone fleeing revolution in paris she seeks refuge in an obscure religious community on the coast br br unbeknownst to those who so take her in she is a great chef an artist of food babette gives herself to her adopted community through and shared faith she leaves only when she wins the french lottery 10 000 she returns laden with exotic cargo the makings of a single meal the birthday of the sister's father the founder br br this meal looms darkly in the minds of the pleasure denying faithful but its subtleties are translated by an aging military officer who as a young man in paris learned to appreciate the sensory experience unfolding here the meal is the film's climax a of love in the artistry of food uplifting about art love and the meaning of life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881302118301392 Review: yes you can look at babette's feast as some sort of slap at christianity but it is much more than that the surface story of how a gifted parisian cook flees paris after one of its by the middle classes and finds herself cast ashore in in the north of denmark is simply the grease that allows the deeper tale to develop br br babette is an artist one of the small army of people who are driven from pillar to post over the centuries by politicians greedy and arrogant who kill beauty for profit something that politics always does pace national for the arts which simply creativity for propaganda purposes br br babette is on her last legs as she arrives in the tiny village where two virginal sisters reside seeing over their flock of devotees to their late pastor father they live on salt cod and black bread br br babette shows these simple people that god is in pleasure and sensuality as well as and mental purity she also shows them how that mental purity can lead to control something we all know about in these days of the neo in government who would limit our personal because they are somehow a crime against the state or as they would tell us humanity br br babette cooks up a bang up french dinner to celebrate the birthday of the late reverend the daughters and their flock think it is the devil come amongst them and vow not to notice the food or drink br br it is at this point in the preparing of the meal payed for by babette's in a french lottery that i begin to tear up it is a brought about in comparison to the daily vulgarity and that our consciousness from morning to night via the media and power to gain advantage over all of us out here in the dark br br the simple sophistication of babette's art spits in the face of all the pretentiousness on display in our modern society and it hurts to watch it played out so exquisitely in this splendid film br br it is along with fanny alexander bergman my favorite film ever yet i can only watch it once in awhile because like a rare bottle of wine served with and fresh it is something that must not be over done br br a great great film that should be in every movie lover's library Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696431756019592 Review: i can think of no movie that better captures the concept of grace in a sense the well intentioned of a small congregation gone awry after the death of their leader robs from them the very thing they preach grace the costly gift of a parisian genius returns them to their calling to love one another and an aging general concerned that he's wasted his life choices is a central theme as well as grace at the same time artistic is recognized as having a powerful transcendent role to play in everyday life and the life to come impossible to improve or ignore this is a life changing film for those who hear its message Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954811155796051 Review: a gentle story hinting at fury with a redemptive message and glorious celebration the photography is well executed look at this kind of film to their craft not just for what the eye can do to enhance a story but what the right camera vocabulary can do to heighten an emotion feeding the soul is by definition what this movie addresses but with an elegance and grace of delivery that simply doesn't not happen much anymore at least with this degree of taste restraint and finesse if you care about story and character development this is a also a great movie to see as an example of what simple lines and the right delivery can do to completely fill out a character's impression match all this with a film score that is almost minimalist in character and also perfectly conceived and you'll get this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9425731897354126 Review: some have commented on the subtitles not being a problem in this film i beg to differ the in the facial expressions and subtle interactions between the characters is such that you can not afford to take your eyes away for even a fraction of a second i tried to watch on the dvd in english to overcome this problem don't make this mistake the result is a travesty the only way to get the full benefit is to watch it two or three times in quick succession so you know it and then ignore the subtitles an acting master class not in the dialogue but body language br br it is the little things the shop keeper out his chest and goes in to get his cap before delivering a letter from france the bemused expression as his delight in a bunch of perfect grapes elicits a biblical reference with a profundity worthy of br br the cinematography is awesome and the bleak minimalist village with its washed out colour just the of the feast when it comes i have a friend who claims to be descended from the and who's family motto is it is worth doing it is worth doing to br br i laugh out loud and cry each time i watch this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9558557271957397 Review: this film says everything there is to say about religion i wish it were required viewing for all and would be br br the story set in a turn of the century danish villages is about two very religious sisters whose late father was a rigid priest who all their dreams of love and exploring the world and its many beauty they are now old and their life and beauty spent their quiet new help whom they teach to cook is babette played by the lovely who graced so many of her husband claude films the life in the village is simple and the stark direction reflects that br br when babette wins the lottery she requests a chance to prepare a feast a true labour of love the course of the feast and its chief guest reveal messages of love and spirituality and how there are many ways to love god and life br br this is a must see for the devotion with which babette prepares the feast and for the speech the general gives at the end possibly the best international film of the 1980's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820588231086731 Review: this movie is almost unknown but it is very good in a lonely danish town two old sisters live remembering a far youths when due to a strict education they had to reject happiness lonely then the live in a dignified until babette who flies from paris frightened by the horror of the war arrives in few time she will be able to turn the goodness and love she received when she arrived a good lottery prize lets her a great banquet following the best rules of french all are invited all they accept but they pact to not show any trace of pleasure or enjoyment as it would be a sin however the seductive force of the delicious meal they eat that they become seduced by the sensuality of french the banquet end in a very felt though quietly happiness the love between humans has awaken the miracle of rise the human kindness due to the pleasure of the sense has begun the movie is surprisingly good but it is not for all tastes during most of the movie nothing happens all is so quiet and so peaceful that during many minutes you can only see the life of the inhabitants of the town but as the movie develops it becomes more precious when babette wins the lottery prize after movie the show begins the author is able with a perfect directing to show us how babette prepares the banquet how she mixes all the ingredients with the most wonderful one love all told in a quiet delicious way with a perfect knowledge of photography and acting then as the banquet goes by the quality in showing us how the mood of all eaters changes due to the meal only with first shots with impressively filmed scenes one after another is simply astonishing in addition the tact with the colours and the photography is also superb almost every scene of the movie is like a picture so work is involved there if you are able to admire good cinema and are able to realize that sometimes the way on telling you something rather than what is told is more important this is your movie if you happen to like good meals and just love the good probably you'll feel amused as most feelings of the movie will be familiar to you an oscar totally deserved the only problem is its at setting up the story but i can forgive it i hope everyone too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619558453559875 Review: if not the best movie ever made babette's feast is certainly among the most loving this is a wonderful exploration of the meaning of artistry generosity loyalty and grace humor is mixed with tender longing characters are treated with searching honesty but also deep respect there are here on memory fate old age and faithfulness marvellous camera work by cinematographer seldom have faces looked so luminous in the candle light the meal is accompanied by delicious period music mozart and simple folk enjoy this feast for the eyes and the spirit for as the general says mercy and truth have met together and righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644861817359924 Review: babette's feast and the mouth are the two most insightful accurate films on what it is to be a real artist the key lines in babette's feast are not as some other commentators here have said an artist is never poor but two lines that come before and after it br br i was able to make them happy when i gave of my very best throughout the world sounds one long cry from the heart of the artist give me the chance to do my very best br br i spent nine years producing experimental multi media music theater in san francisco raising money for productions that involved dozens of singers actors designers etc and the artists i supported stretched every penny in their effort to do their very best they were just like babette they were desperate to get every dollar necessary to do their very best work babette's art is fine french cooking and for her to perform her art at its very best costs 10 000 when after years in political exile from france isolated with two caring on a bleak scandinavian coast she suddenly gets a of 10 000 she does what every real artist would do she sees that she unexpectedly has the chance to do her very best and so she does it she spends all the money so that she can do her very best work as an artist the twist in the movie is that we don't know she is such an artist until she is actually cooking and serving the meal up until then she appears to be just a working class french lady who a bit with the and is very serious her husband and son were murdered in paris violence in br br to such an artist it is secondary whether there is an audience for the art that is competent to appreciate it that is why the author set this dinner in a community of people who could not possibly have any understanding of what they are receiving babette did not cook this meal as a gift to the two or to the religious community it was not her goal to achieve a reconciliation or spirit of good feelings among the members of the little religious sect indeed she never once leaves the kitchen to speak to any of them after the meal she is sitting alone some wine not paying the slightest attention to how the guests reacted she is in the satisfaction of finally having the chance to have done her best as an artist br br that is why it is so satisfying and so important to the story that the general unexpectedly shows up for as babette knows instantly a general will know what she has placed before him and will appreciate it for there is a sort of tragedy in a great work of art being shown to an audience that lacks even one person competent to appreciate it she is glad very glad he came in fact he is the only guest she ever mentions during the entire dinner the only one she singles out for special treatment not either of the but she did not plan the meal knowing that such a person would come to receive it br br to anyone who has had the chance to enjoy a real first class parisian dinner as i have my father was naval to paris in the 1980s and i had my honeymoon in france this dinner and babette's satisfaction in making it and the pleasure it brings to the is absolutely convincing if any art has the power to the with a sense of joy it is a fine french meal cooked and served in france this movie makes a claim about the effects of great art on the before the dinner the members of the little religious sect are up old the old fail to restore good fellowship people ignore them talk over them but the shared experience of sensual great art for the people can enjoy the tastes of the and wines even if they have no conception that they are experiencing great art contents the people puts them in a forgiving mood them and by making them happy encourages them to love each other and thus has a god like sacred effect of bringing peace this is the claim found in the modern art movement today that art can the traditional religions in making mankind more peaceful thus contrary to those commentators here who say that this film speaks for the power of christian belief it is more accurate to say that the film claims that art can heal wounds that christian ritual cannot after all my years in the art world i have to say that this claim that art brings peace that religion cannot is overblown and but it is a pretty conceit and it is the second main theme of this beautiful film br br one last note at babette's arrival at the home a particular french general is named as the person who in executed babette's husband and son and imposed a military rule that she had to flee at the end of the film as the general tells the story of the magnificent meal he enjoyed in paris many years before before at the conclusion of some military maneuvers it turns out that this same was his host at the meal as the general tells the story french general praised the chef of that meal as the greatest woman the only woman he would risk his life for of course that woman was babette thus ironically the same french general who said he honored babette above all other women was responsible for driving her away from france forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9106795191764832 Review: a magazine columnist who writes about life on her farm house when in fact she lives in a ny apartment must come up with a plan when she learns that her publisher and a war hero will spend christmas with her after a slow start it turns into an entertaining little screwball comedy thanks to a fine cast in a big departure from her previous role as a femme fatale in double indemnity stanwyck displays a nice comedic flair morgan is smooth as the affable war hero while greenstreet is well cast as the publisher however sakall steals the film as a chef trying to master the english language while speaking with an almost incomprehensible european accent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9129966497421265 Review: if you find the first 30 minutes of this film to be so slow that you wonder why you're watching it don't give up also hearing the danish language is a bit new to most north americans who don't see and hear a lot of danish films anyway as the film progressed it got better and better and the viewer is rewarded for his her patience br br being a fan of the movie out of africa this film my interest because it's based on a short novel by karen the major character in that film br br the meal babette's feast was amazing i'm no chef but i was impressed how one the story too varies i suppose depending on how much you read into this and where you stand religion wise if the latter how you look at the definition of can affect how you interpret this story br br in any case it's a fine film but don't watch this if you're Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9227880835533142 Review: this movie came aside as a shock in the eighties far from trends that is to say in the heart of sincere creativity stands as one of the finest movies of its time the wonderful actress of her ex husband claude greatest achievements le la les all for movie buffs gave a lifetime performance to see her prepare with love and affection her meal is a feast for the eyes all the people who saw this masterpiece actually tasted ate babette's triumph but the most moving part of the story is its conclusion babette was a great french chef she was famous now she found a new homeland but her heyday is behind her and she won't never be allowed to come back to her dear france so the two old sisters do comfort her in heaven there will be huge where she cooks for eternity while sharing her fortune with her new friends babette changed their life she gave them pleasure and a magic evening they would remember forever in this simple but extraordinary screenplay human warmth is everywhere and i wish everybody a babette's feast would it be only for one night Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9438062906265259 Review: the dead spots and picture postcard superficiality of out of africa just about buried any interest i might have had to read so when my brother bought me babette's feast and knowing it was based on a story i didn't exactly race to the vcr but as the titles rolled it became clear that this was no ordinary movie where it's set is not africa the chill mist that collects on the camera shots is not inviting the cold sea the heavy gray clouds the pale icy green cliffs translate to hardships that show on the faces over which director gabriel axel draws the curtain the is as amid the myriad merits of this movie the most memorable is that face it stands like a map laying before us the cherished wonder of her minister father's like a maze of long overlooked where the complications of her perseverance and commitment hang like br br i gather it's point how the world is drawn inexplicably to christian dedication when is rejected by her only serious suitor because he fears he'll never measure up to the rules and of her small religious clique and he returns to find her mistress of whom he regards as the greatest chef on the continent i figure it's also her point that christ answers the doubts and regrets of those who give up worldly success sister efforts by a visiting jean philippe whose creates an uplifting counterpoint to the of spirit that surrounds his discovery to turn her into an opera star the title character leaves france and an reputation and seeks as the servant of two spinster sisters to pursue artistic triumphs for only god and those closest to him to witness but it's axel who weaves the of these people's lives with the richness of voice and babette table and effects a you'd never expect from a movie about sacrifice faith and religious conviction br br what sets this movie apart from other religious movies is its sly humor babette's feast that is the banquet itself a of the birthday is a beautifully orchestrated clash of sensibilities that delivers comic moments by an ensemble of actors that are unparalleled in their subtlety it's just this deft comedy that the solemn sentiments at closing together they do something movies seldom do they leave a believer hopeful and unexpectedly and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9666837453842163 Review: is the eponymous heroine of this beautifully measured study of a small danish community towards the end of the last century two beautiful and musically talented sisters give up their own prospects of happiness and marriage in order to look after their ageing father one day a french woman babette comes to work for them after some years she wins the lottery and is determined to do something for the sisters who have taken her in her solution is to prepare an exquisite and sumptuous feast which changes the lives of all those invited this is a film about human and cultural interaction reflected in the changing language of the dialogue from danish to french and especially between the dutiful of protestant northern europe and the of the catholic south it is also about human needs and how warmth and kindness can be expressed and through the of the senses a profoundly uplifting film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844978451728821 Review: sublime perfect profound a true lesson on the idealized meaning of life we get completely caught up in the life journeys of and and br br babette their desires sacrifices resonant long after the movie has ended seeing it years ago as it was gaining a great deal of notoriety at the of its subject matter half the movie being a single dinner the audience was and as some of the courses took their final br br glorious shape laughing at the reaction of the as they became totally seduced by the pleasures being introduced to them by babette and being totally surprised at the turn of events at the end of the film subsequently seeing the film years later after my own twists and turns of life i realized just how profound the film is on this viewing tears flowed freely the film's br br meditation on the passage of time and the way it uses a seemingly simple story to comment on life and love and art and generosity is truly something to br br cherish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736326932907104 Review: flawlessly directed written performed and filmed this quiet and unpretentious danish film is an example of cinema at its best and if a person exists who can watch babette's feast without being touched at a very fundamental level they are a person i do not care to know br br the story is quite simple in the 1800s two elderly maiden ladies and reside in remote where they have sacrificed their lives romantic possibilities and personal happiness in order to continue their long dead father's religious ministry to the small flock he served one of the women's youthful admirers sends to them a babette whose husband and son have been killed in france and who has fled her homeland lest she meet the same fate although they do not really require her services the sisters engage her as maid and cook and as the years pass her cleverness and efforts on their behalf enables the aging congregation to remain together and the sisters to live in more comfort than they had imagined indeed the entire village admires and depends upon her br br one day however babette receives a letter she has won a lottery and is now by village standards a wealthy woman knowing that her new wealth will mean her return to france the sisters grant her wish that she be allowed to prepare a truly french meal for them and the members of their tiny congregation the meal and the evening it is served is indeed a night to remember but not for reasons that might be expected for babette's feast proves to be food for both body and soul and is ultimately her gift of love to the women who took her in and the villagers who have been so kind to her br br the film is extraordinary in every way meticulous in detail yet not overpowering in its presentation of them as the film progresses we come to love the characters in both their simple devotion to god and their all too human and the scenes in which babette prepares her feast and in which the meal is consumed are powerful beautiful and incredibly memorable there have been several films that have used food as a metaphor for love but none approach the simple artistry and beauty of babette's feast which reminds us of all the good things about humanity and which proves food for both body and soul highly highly recommended br br gary f taylor aka gft amazon reviewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858390688896179 Review: babette's feast for me is about healing the between spirit and body in orthodox christianity this community in remote denmark is missing an adequate appreciation of all of god's gifts in creation they have taken the of st paul to an extreme and stress the life of the spirit not the life of the flesh both elderly sisters in their youth were frightened by the lure of love and the of life outside their simple village they and their cling to the narrow biblical interpretation of their former leader and the father the aging congregation has become and and the sisters don't know what to do enter babette a french stranger and someone to whom they can show kindness they have no way of knowing that she will ultimately return their kindness and give fertile soil to their dry dusty theology babette will give everything she has and in the process will teach the sisters and their flock about grace about sacrifice about how sensual experience as in the bread and wine of the can change lives and about why true art moves us so deeply when they can forgive each other and themselves they can focus on god's love that unfolds before them in a concrete way in the present as a minister and an artist i can't recommend a movie more highly true art and true grace Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893934726715088 Review: price of honor aka price of power is an ambitious western melodrama light on the action which seeks to tell an old west version of the jfk assassination in the president travels to dallas and is shot from a window while parading thru town in his carriage corrupt officials have carried out the murder and have a humble slave take the rap our hero the earnest but bland aims to unravel the conspiracy an engaging story audacious for its subject matter but entertaining despite the of shoot em up action the film is a 7 out of 10 despite the poor presentation of the dvd which is overly dark with poor sound look for a good copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925072968006134 Review: i was unfamiliar with this film until i saw it included in a list of the top 20 spaghetti westerns i recently came across following the marathon i made these last few weeks of films from the subgenre it was then that the film had to turn up almost immediately on late night italian tv for the first time i'm pretty sure in a good number of years br br unfortunately the cable reception of the channel on which it was broadcast hasn't been great lately i recorded the film on vhs but i decided not to keep it due to this factor as it happened the very next day i watched the film i found out that it was available on a region 2 dvd from italy featuring an interview with uncredited scriptwriter ernesto and having been sufficiently impressed i decided to order it there and then even if i knew that i wouldn't be getting to the dvd for quite a while as i like to allow some time between one viewing of a film and the next a brief here when i recently purchased a of spaghetti westerns on italian dvd i opted not to order sergio face to face 1967 since i was under the impression that it was a bare bones affair however i've just learned that the disc actually contains an interview with the director as had been the case with the big 1966 which i bought it did seem baffling to me that wouldn't offer similar contribution to that film's dvd edition when he actually considered face to face as his favorite work as per the director's talent bio included on the blue underground region 1 disc of yet another spaghetti western run man run 1968 the trouble is that i loved the big so much that i followed it with a viewing of face to face via the recording i owned made off italian tv i did order the dvd of that film now especially since it's still but as i said with respect to a second look at the price of power although i may still check out interview when the disc arrives br br o k rant over the film under review is quite an unusual spaghetti western and a very interesting indeed ambitious one at that being a of the jfk assassination case to an old west setting actually it's reminiscent of anthony mann's black and white thriller the tall target 1951 which dealt with an assassination attempt on the life of then u s president abraham lincoln it features one of the most popular italian stars from this subgenre in what is perhaps his most impressive western role many of his other films tended to have a light hearted bent the supporting cast includes at least two other van johnson in one of his few and mainly unremarkable italian films as the american president killed in post civil war dallas and fernando as the head of a conspiracy of who not only plots his assassination but also conveniently maneuvers the new acting u s leader johnson's vice president by means of blackmail br br also makes a good impression as a corrupt sheriff who pursues all through the picture and with whom he's engaged a couple of times in a in the with the guns resting on the floor rather than in their respective and the only light in the room provided by the end of the cigars also involved is ray saunders as black sidekick whom the narrative eventually turns into the doomed lee harvey oswald figure who later cut his teeth as director on a number of is behind the film's luminous cinematography similarly luis supplies yet another great euro cult score which is different enough from the style of ennio morricone as to be equally direction here may be as imposing as that in other spaghetti westerns but he handles the proceedings efficiently enough the final gunfight is especially nicely done the film is certainly one of the more underrated entries in the subgenre and for those so inclined the novelty of the plot line alone should make it one to look out for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8295024633407593 Review: il del aka the price of power is an excellent and enthralling spaghetti western that mirrors the kennedy assassination a great leading performance by and an excellent score by luis are just two of the many reasons to watch this movie br br in texas is divided into those who appreciate the of slavery and just want to live in peace and those who after 16 years still want to the in spite of warnings president james garfield who wants to establish a new policy of equality decides to visit dallas where corrupt law enforcement officials are planning his assassination bill and two of his friends a black man named jack donovan ray and a crippled guy named nick manuel are determined to prevent the president's murder br br since james garfield was not assassinated by who wanted to the in texas but in washington dc by mentally unstable charles the storyline of price of power is of course historical nonsense since the movie however doesn't claim historical accuracy but tries to to the 1963 kennedy assassination in dallas the fact that the story is fictitious is legitimate br br delivers an excellent performance as the main character bill is great as the villainous and corrupt sheriff jefferson some other good performances are those of ray as bill's black friend jack warren as arthur mcdonald the president's adviser and fernando as a villainous rich businessman the score by luis is great the cinematography and locations are great and such as in earlier day of anger remind a lot of sergio leone for whom used to work as an assistant director for a of dollars and for a few dollars more br br all said il del is after day of anger another excellent spaghetti western that shows both the great talent of as an actor and as a director the price of power is a must see for spaghetti western fans and i also highly recommend it to everybody else 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927552342414856 Review: this film reminds me very much of the later rock hudson film man's favorite sport about a fishing writer who has never and is forced into entering a fishing tournament in this case barbara stanwyck is a martha stewart like writer who can't cook and doesn't really have the perfect family she describes in her articles in fact she has no family at all well like rock she is into performing in this case creating a huge holiday dinner while vacationing in the countryside since there is no family she takes home a veteran and a few friends and tried desperately not to let the cat out of the bag that she can't do any of the things she is known for doing a cute little comedy and a welcome film to the annual holiday film lineup Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9317266345024109 Review: this is a gripping story that borrows elements from the kennedy assassination and uses them successfully to create an excellent western tale br br the movie has a good music score though it relies on repeating the title theme a little too much and the rest of the cast are superb this is a more cerebral than usual spaghetti western that relies more on story than action and it succeeds because the story is excellent this is not to say that there is no action in the movie there is plenty and it is very well crafted this movie pulls you in right away and keeps you absorbed til the end you'll always be wondering what's in those documents everyone's after it also has some biting commentary on american politics br br this movie shows why in my opinion is in a three way tie with and for second place in the of spaghetti western directors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681982398033142 Review: in post civil war america the president van johnson travels to dallas and is assassinated by corrupt officials and businessman interested in the vice president whom they can blackmail due to incriminating documents a gunman convinced that his black friend is wrongly accused of the assassination aims to uncover the truth directed this fascinating if flawed film which obviously is an allegory for the kennedy assassination the film may wrongly present blacks as slaves working on in texas but the film is nonetheless enjoyable and presents an interesting interpretation that kennedy's death was the result of a coup de tat which many americans could not accept at the time murder is here as the black accused of the assassination is murdered by the men responsible on route to fort worth prison this moment in the film is more melodramatic than death with his various shot down before his over the top death scene nonetheless this is definitely one of the more interesting and worthwhile spaghetti westerns worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619662165641785 Review: out of the 600 or so spaghetti westerns made this has got to be in the top twenty somewhere can not believe this hasn't received any reviews is excellent in this van johnson is good too though his dubbed voice is a little off but that's the charm of the italian style beautiful photography and some excellently staged action all the supporting characters are well played the of the racist streak in the bad guys is pretty tough even by todays standards which creates an emotional depth to character in some of the situations that take place absolutely fantastic score by luis see this is in the wonderful wide screen dvd from japan a spaghetti must have Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552188515663147 Review: i first saw this film on hbo around 1983 and i loved it i all of the auction web sites to buy the vhs copy this is a very good suspense movie with a few twists that make it more interesting i don't want to say too much else because if you ever get a chance to see it you'll be glad i didn't say too much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.922645092010498 Review: i must admit when i first began watching this film i had no clue what was going on so the beginning was a bit confusing for me however that did not diminish my enjoyment of the movie the characters reveal themselves to be more complex than they may first appear and that is what makes this a memorable film at first i heard this was a real hollywood movie although it obviously lacks the stereotypical guns and fists element the convincing performances of talented actors such as martin sheen and sam neill more than make up for it i'd rather see a film with more substance than shooting any day Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.692752480506897 Review: this was the film that first indicated to me what a great actor martin sheen really is he modestly claims that charlie is a better actor charlie can't hold a candle to him br br i found it suspenseful and thoroughly enjoyed the intertwining of the love story with the main plot and i usually hate love stories there's a great plot twist at the end that struck me as being fully credible particularly in the early 80's time period and probably now also br br the final scene had me on the edge of my seat this film illustrates that treachery is often out by those we trust while declared enemies have more in common than they suspect and finally that human compassion can be found where we least expect it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9326006174087524 Review: enigma is a computer part which russian messages so that america can't understand them they can only be read by the intended the americans know that the russians are going to a message revealing the plans of five political they want to carry out br br so they send in former martin sheen to grab the and substitute a false part so they'll be able to the message and block the assassination attempts br br however as we listen in on the americans heads of the spy organisation we find that they already have the and they want to try to steal enigma only to convince the russians that they don't already have it they don't expect to succeed that way the russians who had stopped with enigma just in case will begin again br br enigma is in the computer in the office of somehow must gain access and in order to do that he must find out when will be out he sends in his former girlfriend karen brigitte to seduce so that she can look through his papers and find out his scheduled movements karen is glad to do it as they tortured her father a university professor to death br br because we know that it's better for the americans if fails the movie becomes even more intense as a spy thriller we find ourselves hoping he can survive against the odds especially as he uses ingenious methods to beat the russians at every turn br br but what's this are karen and falling in love will win karen back or will she actually end up with the romantic twist lifts this spy thriller already worthy of a ten even higher for its originality the writing the direction and the acting all combine to make this new and fascinating twist a compellingly realistic one br br you find yourself at the edge of your seat gripping your not only for the excitement of the spy story but for the intensely beautiful romantic love story as well the two themes are interwoven perfectly right up to the end you really want both sides to win so who does win in the end you'll have to see the movie and find out won't you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796326160430908 Review: i thought this to be a pretty good example of a better soft core erotica film it has a reasonable plot about the madame of a caught up in a police scheme to a wealthy crook br br hardcore porn star chloe again shows her genuine acting ability she will occasionally appear in soft core such as body of love and lady stories nicole on the other hand leaves something to be desired in her role as the female cop Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4156813621520996 Review: i saw this movie awhile back and can't seem to track it down does anyone know where i can get a hold of it i feel it is worth seeing again br br i'm sorry to say i had never heard of chloe until this film yes she can act when i first began to track this movie down i it for another one of her movies sex the plot seems similar to me but the roles are reversed br br this is the first film i've seen i looked up some of her other films and i feel she looks better as a blonde br br i agree this is a good introductory movie not too soft not too hard you got to start somewhere Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27951353788375854 Review: there's not much anyone can say about this flick the plot is quite simple two police officers who also happen to be lovers are using a brothel as a in order to catch a criminal with the help of the lady of the house played by hardcore chloe as anyone can guess there's a few plot twists and some blurred but the writing was just horrible even for a softcore movie br br i've read some previous posts about nicole accent she plays the female cop yes it's hard to understand what she's saying at times but i think i've placed it i did some sniffing around i think she's from germany hence her odd sounding accent she makes an impression even without speaking however she's got a great looking body br br there were a couple of from behind sex scenes in this movie that were quite graphic for a softcore film excellent work there the three way scene toward the end wasn't bad either br br spoiler alert br br i kinda knew the female cop was gonna turn into a part time call girl at the end she enjoyed her three way way too much br br end spoiler br br i'm not gonna nitpick about the story too much seeing as this is a low budget direct to video softcore flick however it just seems like i've seen way too many movies in this genre with a similar type of storyline br br women b chloe and were okay as the eye candy sex b scenes were kinda short but good story c a recycled plot but whatever works eh overall b Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22857807576656342 Review: add this little gem to your list of holiday regulars it is br br sweet funny and endearing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8903557658195496 Review: br br her madam shabana azmi has worked in countless movies over life time i think best is yet to come br br fire is ok br br but still good days are yet to come br br hopefully in water i will be able see her better br br thanks and regards br br ps india doesn't have a director to make best use of her Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9203048348426819 Review: thank you the for showing this sleazy soft core sex flick at 1 a m i truly enjoyed it to be honest i expected a lot more from a sexy cast with and of course the talented chloe as rebecca carter br br the production values are truly bad mainly because of the low budget but a little more effort wouldn't harm for example the cinematography makes it look like a hard core porno movie there's absolutely no effort in lightning but let's ignore that fact because let's be honest we watched pleasures of sin because of the high amounts of sex br br the sex factor is pretty good and offers steamy explicit scenes delivers the best performance of the female cast br br so my advice is watch this movie if you are in the mood for good explicit sex or just watch it if you are a fan of mrs br br recommended only for the sex scenes don't expect anything else Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23642893135547638 Review: i've taken another look at this film and still consider it pretty good chloe is one of the few hardcore stars who really can act she appears occasionally in soft core such as body of love and lady stories on showtime i thought nicole did ok too with her nice body and charming accent too bad she's not in more films Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18906019628047943 Review: is about a husband and wife who experience time loss while making love completely unaware of what this bizarre experience means they try to go on with their lives the hubby begins questioning the bizarre event and gets help through a very annoying psychiatrist he comes to believe that aliens are responsible for this lapse in time and that the unborn baby he once thought was his and his wife's actually belongs to the aliens br br if ya ask me this is a great scifi horror story taking a highly questionable real life scenario involving alien abduction and hybrid breeding is definite thumbs up from this guy i love all things related to aliens and this story definitely delivered some good ideas so if you also share an interest in things extraterrestrial you should be pretty happy with at least story wise anyways br br unfortunately the movie overall is pretty average with average acting by all actors yep even by the consistently awesome mr dourif who still does deliver the best performance though the black head doctor delivers his lines really well there are a few points in the flick where some of the delivery is cringe or laugh worthy which is fine in my book i like them cheesy and this had a little bit of some nice stinky cheese and i mean that in a good way br br anyways with a less than stellar script you can't really blame all the actors i especially didn't care for the mother hysteria the film went for she wanted a baby so badly that she'd neglect and dismiss everything her loving husband who's a doctor said to her it almost reached a point where you actually didn't care what happened to her br br the is another flick by brian yuzna from the icky sticky film society again he delivers some slimy effects and again he delivers a pretty unique tale of horror if you're into scifi horror or are a fan of dourif and or yuzna films there's no real reason not to check out this flick if you get the chance a generous 7 outta 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695139527320862 Review: first let me review the movie this movie creeps me out and i don't even believe in aliens however the movie has its flaws br br there are three acts to this movie act one is perfect it sets up the movie and really builds up the creep factor i must say the score is great everything is set up and it's set up perfectly br br act two begins when playing sherry burton goes to the shrink they her and she recalls the abduction act two ruins the film when the aliens show up screaming mad george did the effects for the aliens i must say they did a good job except with their depiction of the gray aliens no offense but the looked like door prizes br br on a side note i liked how they treated hypnosis in acts one and two if you paid attention you would notice that the husband and wife had two different memories in the husband's version of events the blue light them and his wife says somebody's here or something like it it makes sense the husband is concerned for his wife someone may hurt her that's his issue however in her version of events she says help me she does not say somebody's here this also makes sense the aliens are after her wanting her husband to help and save her is her issue now back to the film br br act three turns the film into a gore fest it begins with a strange procedure it's a typical gore fest but it does have a surprise ending i won't ruin it because it's actually an interesting development br br the dvd and commentaries takes itself too seriously but if you think wilford brimley saying is funny you might want to check it out in the cast interviews section now on to my praise of br br i could only hope will read this i had never seen her before but wow what a performance let me tell the rest of you this first of all this is supposed to be a serious film the details i will now describe may sound campy and fun like humanoids from the deep 1980 but it really isn't got that okay br br is hot naturally good looking she is naked for a lot of the film a good thing unfortunately she is usually being assaulted terrorized and raped a very bad thing however she must act in a lot of this film naked she gets points for overcoming that she has to act happy sad horny afraid and physically hurt all in the span of a few moments the of emotion is astounding she has to cheer for joy when she learns she's pregnant she has to scream in terror when the aliens take out her guts she has to act very angry when her husband suggests that the baby isn't his she has to act like she's in denial saying nothing is wrong with her baby when her husband says otherwise a denial i should note that is really forced upon her by the aliens controlling her i am talking oscar caliber performance here br br then there is the rape scene it's disturbing but since it's just some rubber alien it's not too bad in this scene the alien is not a gray alien so i will describe it the alien has tentacles and it's kind of like a table is on the table like part restrained by the tentacles by her head is the head the head is long and it flips down so that its head is now above legs then the hey comes out of his forehead it's forehead sounds pretty campy right well plays it straight and she pulls it off she has to act like an alien with its hey coming from its forehead is raping her and she pulls it off it's a very intense scene but that's not what makes it you see this scene is done in a flashback what makes the scene is performance recalling these events she is just lying in a hospital bed under hypnosis recalling the alien abduction but her acting here is more intense than the actual rape scene how many actors can pull off a performance in a scene that describes a rape that is more intense than the scene with the rape not many however does it br br i could go on and on if you ever read this i want you to know that i name alias of 1 believe you are the best actress ever you are the best actress ever i could only hope you read this and take it with you always br br as for everyone else 1999 is an okay to good film i would recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687382578849792 Review: minor spoilers br br a woman gets pregnant but not by her husband she develops inside her or at least thats what her husband thinks they go through a lot of hard times while she is on the brink of a nervous breakdown the husband contacts an ufo professor and with his help they try to find out what is wrong with her br br minor spoilers br br the story could have been a bit better or at least be made less predictable but the movie is catchy and it got me and my sister hooked through the entire movie without a problem the acting is very good and the filming is much better than normal if you compare this to your normal b alien movie the effects are good and something is happening every second of the movie the characters are really likable and apart from a stupid nurse in scene they are all very convincing in their roles br br i thought it was a good movie and can recommend it if you like alien monster abduction movies br br 7 10 the story could have been a bit less predictable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7667940258979797 Review: an odd beam of light the bedroom of dr craig burton arnold and his wife sherry as they are making love about two hours are for as they embrace seemingly unharmed under hypnosis during a session with psychiatrist dr susan lindsay crouse craig discovers that his wife was by aliens sherry resists this notion as absurd and is quite happy to relay news to her husband that she is indeed pregnant ecstatic after their trying for ages to get pregnant sherry is frightened at of the fetus not being his this stems from a check on his low sperm count with odds especially high that he could in no way have his wife awkward troubling experiences with the fetus inside her leads sherry to some scary discoveries her doctor david wilford brimley finds that the ultra sound gives some unusual results of the developing appearance but it's craig who notices that it resembles an alien sparks cutting out the electrical equipment even shutting off through hypnosis sherry reveals the experience of her abduction but believes her problem is psychological not with no one believing his wife's alien theory craig turns to dr bert brad dourif whose work is in the studies of alien life and abduction but bert is reluctant to help craig who will go to the ends of the earth to save his wife's life from possible harm tragic results occur as and others try to keep craig from his goals of cutting the thing out believing he is mad craig will still pursue his task trying to drag bert down this path with him br br grim absorbing horror tale about one man's struggle to save his wife from the harm of beings no one else believes exist thankfully character isn't some but an intelligent doctor who wishes to learn more but his pursuit of the truth of aliens isn't hostile he does hope to learn from sherry but isn't incredibly demanding in this goal the story is told realistically it's easy to understand why others might deem craig off his rocker doesn't take the character too far but expresses the distress of his current situation how can he save his wife from this and prove to others that he's not nuts deserves credit for the demands of the difficult abduction scenes where her unfortunate character is naked on this table being and molested by these things crouse is fine in her limited but important role as the voice of reason in a situation where her clients seem out of control psychologically the monster effects are icky and effective i think the film works quite well and director yuzna deserves credit for himself for this film at least the final twenty minutes as craig tries to perform his removal surgery with a scared bert watching the crazy situation is nail biting br br you know fans of fire in the sky might dig this flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577119946479797 Review: this movie will not go over well with some because most of the horror is mental but it does have a little something for almost everyone including a couple of really cool abduction scenes with aliens the film makes extensive use of alien abduction mythology while also showing a bit more intelligence about some facets of abduction myths than you would expect out of a movie is excellent in what had to have been a grueling performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9562861323356628 Review: i put in the dvd expecting camp perversion from the creators of society and re animator and was quite surprised to become involved in an suspenseful tale acting was top notch nice to see in a protagonist role after a long string of villains the storyline involving and the few twists fairly surprising i figured i would fast forward through much of it to get to the abduction scenes but instead watched it through only being let down at the very end br br maybe i'm being too but as i stated before i wasn't expecting much more than alien sex of course if you are looking for some hot alien sex you will be let down it was mostly quick cut exam table nonsense with a blink and you'll miss it glimpse of an interesting alien Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6516686081886292 Review: it would be so easy to dismiss an alien abduction movie before even seeing it as i did but this is well worth a look if you think about it its not an easy subject matter to handle but this film manages to suspend disbelief which in itself is a feat for such a way out subject casting the main character as a doctor was a sensible move which lends to his willingness to believe in the possibility of alien abduction plays it very sensitively involving us in his pain and confusion at the weird events that himself and his wife special effects are used but to shocking effect and at times the movie is totally gripping but sadly there are a couple of points where the plot wanders and leaves some confusion also after building to a tense climax the ending is something of a let down the supporting characters were unnecessarily weak the alien hunter or menacing the psychiatrist which also served to detract br br but all in all it raised some interesting issues amongst which was a telling line how do think animals feel when we experiment on them br br the concept of lost time was also thought provoking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9166188836097717 Review: i don't see why everyone is bombing this so much i thought it was a great fun time that sadly wasn't popular enough to be that famous believe me i have seen much much worse than this if you want a bad movie see blood shack or the alien dead or something so what this is normal slasher fare but better than most and it is watchable this movie also has one of the best soundtracks i've heard some of the music is very suspenseful and the death scenes are cool too we see a very bloody body in a bathtub with the words sold written in blood on the mirror and we also get a cool double beating by a toilet with attached to it this was a good fun 80s slasher that's definitely worth your time despite what others say about it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828165769577026 Review: this is a delightful they don't make em like this anymore kind of film well performed by everyone and with interesting character actors an intelligent witty script acted with the right blend of broad comedy and understated humor holds up for repeated annual viewings br br warning the re make of this film with the same name directed by arnold is an unbearable mess painful to watch without a of the charm and wit of the original Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6147119998931885 Review: now i've seen many many b grade films in my 15 years of living and i must say that this was one of the better ones i personally enjoyed the real estate and the storyline but it did suffer from amateur acting although adrienne did give a decent performance as lisa grant joseph bottoms couldn't hold his part well enough to be considered good the other performance which really fit the film was that of barry hope barney it begins with an eager real estate agent taking an asian couple through a house only to find there's a dead girl in the shower of the it progresses with detective and introduces the key characters with reasonable grace i think that for any person who's in for a giggle at the over the top drama the victim provide during the over the top gory scenes this truly is a gem who am i kidding it's not that great but worth a watch if you're insanely bored Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939498782157898 Review: this is a wonderful movie i've only seen it twice and i've been looking for it again for ever i'd buy it if i could find it while it's sad it shows three things how much a man can love a woman how hard some people want something and how hard people work to overcome their limitations Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.816615879535675 Review: this one gets better with each new look certainly one of paul best roles outstanding music score which was also outstanding on sound track so why no cd one the very early dolby stereo sound film releases by the way the original 35mm theatrical trailer for this is really great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9568210244178772 Review: when you read about this film you wanna cringe i have seen it countless times and yet i cringe myself so what is the attraction here i think that for me it's the of the romance i find it super refreshing to have an oddball coupling between this nyc jimmy breslin like columnist and a down on her luck health wise you feel embarrassed for paul sorvino at his unsubtle approach to this woman like the guy in the bar who can't take a hint he's a bit overweight at least as a would be suitor for a hope that doesn't sound and possibly a tad too old for her nice change of pace from greek god super model the bill score has stuck in my head all these years later which is a pretty good sign however some of the acting is just dreadful a subplot involving a young puerto rican boy befriended by character is just hilariously bad but the opening scene where is warming up to carole king draws you right into this story good luck finding it you'd think that lifetime would be re airing this or even we but i haven't seen it on in quite a few years Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.35559484362602234 Review: i was never all that impressed by night gallery but this one episode stands out br br a tv network executive auditions an odd act a young nerdy boy who proceeds to make the exec dismisses the whole thing as a waste of time until both predictions come true the next morning br br what first seemed a parlor act becomes a hit show as the kid's predictions prove consistently accurate br br then one day he refuses to do the show facing imminent showtime everyone's at end even threatening him with legal action if he doesn't fulfill his contract and make his daily predictions br br the young boy and a seemingly tomorrow br br after the show the befuddled executive asks for an explanation only to learn why the complete truth is too terrifying to reveal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9031044244766235 Review: i adore the chaney version of phantom and i appreciate version if only for the growing interest in the book wish i find more of a mystery slash horror with the romantic aspects i don't approve of the fact that andrew lloyd made the relationship between raoul and christine less restrained br br luckily since this is a comedic short with only erik and christine this version doesn't even have to bother with any other characters br br i thought i would still be waiting for another version to match up performance i was dead wrong leslie nielson is fabulous as erik though of course this is a spoof it's still brilliant br br i especially appreciated the fact that erik looked more like a living corpse than an accident victim i still have as of yet to see a phantom like that other than br br however i do not recommend this short if you don't like spoofs because this is in no way supposed to be taken seriously Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.65430748462677 Review: bridget fonda has disappointed me several times over the years but she had my attention in break up it's true the story is missing critical details in several places but i just kept fonda for clues about what was meaningful in the story and she didn't let me down the look in her eyes in the last scene as she up courage to literally put one foot in front of the other toward her uncertain future is one of the most dramatic and significant examples of face acting ever i believed her completely possibly because i've known and admired several tough who survived similar abusive situations and they did this without becoming man haters but that's my own hopeful projection of fonda's character at the break up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9371418952941895 Review: excellent drama very dark i have never seen california photographed in such a way bridget fonda as the deaf wife beaten by her husband is superb the film gripped me from start to finish very understated performance by sutherland the direction was very european amazing to get such a performance from fonda Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551559090614319 Review: nothing great here but a nicely acted story about an abused deaf wife fonda of a small time crook who gets involved with one of her husband's plans and his mistress sutherland and weber are cops drawn into what turns out to be a murder investigation and the story just flows along Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.646796703338623 Review: i've tried to remember the name of this movie for years and years finally read something today 2005 that mentioned stacy name and it reminded me that i had seen a movie that he was in in 1974 at the atlanta film festival so i did a google search for movies and found the train we were supposed to see at the film festival but for some reason they were unable to show it and instead substituted the train we were terribly disappointed that we weren't going to be able to see the much hyped and had heard nothing of the train and have heard nothing of it since br br however i recall we were pleasantly surprised at how good the movie was and as i recall it was quite humorous would love to find it on tape Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8158575892448425 Review: christmas in connecticut is a gem of a christmas movie classic while lesser known than some others it is nonetheless a delightful way to spend an evening at holiday time i watch it every year br br barbara stanwyck is perfectly cast as elizabeth lane the single career girl way before it was popular stanwyck embodies the single girl on the rise her nyc apartment and her friendly uncle around the corner the single girl in the city existence she can't cook yet she writes a column for a magazine br br dennis morgan is also perfectly cast as our wartime hero jefferson jones who wants to meet the amazing elizabeth lane after being lost at sea all he wants is to spend christmas in a real home which sets up the delightful madcap story that evolves it is fun from beginning to end we should all have an uncle felix too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784516096115112 Review: these immortal lines begin the jack directed masterpiece 'the dion brothers' the plot centers around two blue collar west brothers stacy keach and frederic forrest who commit robberies in hopes of using the money to open a restaurant what follows is quite an adventure and many comedic events ensue the action scenes are all top notch and consist of some nicely realized shootouts the latter of which is absolutely amazing and occurs in an abandoned building being by a wrecking ball the film was written by now famous director terrence malick and features an early appearance by all in all an excellent hidden gem of the 70s and easily one of the finest action comedy every made hopefully it gets a decent widescreen dvd release soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862217307090759 Review: another one that slipped by the radar of most anyone this little b produced gem is so full of new ideas in an old genre and so absolutely refreshing and inventive that a dreadful feeling about the lack of in today's cinema slowly your body the final set piece is so innovative in its setting and style that it everyone from tarantino to john woo oh and if you think dying lines are all cliche wait for the dying line of ff a piece of dialogue that could have torn you with laughter will take your heart a true pleasure seek it and see it you won't be sorry Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8595578074455261 Review: i managed to record the dion brothers off broadcast tv with the commercials back in the early 80s i've it to many friends all of whom agree it's one of the best b bandit movies ever made one day while walking to my nyc apartment i saw stacy keach shooting a scene for his tv series mickey we had a moment to chat and i told him how much i enjoyed the dion bros and considered it a pure classic he me and said it was one of the best and most memorable film experiences of his career he was very friendly and sincere and i was grateful for the few moments he took to chat with a fan this is one classic that needs to be on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866787791252136 Review: i happened to catch about the last 45 minutes of the movie late night about 8 years ago what a wild and funny 45 minutes i was absolutely knocked out by chase shoot out at the end that takes place at night inside an old hotel that's being torn down with a wrecking ball incredible i vaguely remember stacy keach stealing a cop car faking being a cop and strong some to keach hey why ya us keach it's my job you're correct they don't make them like that anymore great movie the hopefully it will see the light of day as a dvd along with other lost treasures and being one such Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725443124771118 Review: considering this film was released 8 years before i was born i don't feel too bad for over looking it for such a long time back in january of 98 though i attended the second annual quentin tarantino film fest held in austin texas the particular theme of films this night was neglected 70's crime films and boy was her right the train or the dion brothers as it appeared this print was an absolute gem wonderful performances quirky characters smart plot hilarious comedy and just an all around great time rarely do you see a crime film that is so entertaining and fresh in one of her earliest film appearances is extremely sexy as well i hope some cable network gets a hold of this film and allows many more to see it in the meantime go to an indie video store and hope they have it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680970907211304 Review: this interesting lost film written by terence malick stars stacy keach and frederic forrest as two wacky southern brothers on a quest to open a restaurant was never prettier and forrest should have been nominated originally titled the dion brothers this light hearted flick with a violent ending is a pure joy br br where is this film i've been searching for it for 30 years keach was still great back then and i'm surprised it doesn't have more of a cult following maybe it does these guys are a crack up with more ambition than brains but totally lovable dudes a 7 out of 10 if you can dig it up somewhere you'll have fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979686975479126 Review: unfortunately this original mix of action and laughs is kept from cinema fans as it sits rotting in the columbia vaults for all eternity a shame since this may be jack strongest film and features a witty script by a young terrence malick and fully realized performances by its two leads stacey keach and frederic forrest who turn to a life of crime so they can get the money to open a restaurant many standout scenes include interrogation by bathtub and electric razor and an intense shootout in an abandoned building as it's being torn down by a wrecking ball Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8255636692047119 Review: great adaptation of the christie novel surprising attention to authentic period details for the time many films of the mid 1970s early 80s that try to do 1920s early 30s look far too mid 70s early 80s for my liking so expected the worst here and was gladly proved wrong the costumes and sets are very well done i liked this production very much – largely due to the adorable portrayal of a carefree bright young lady frankie and james charming bobbie the pair would go on to portray christie's tommy which is funny as some contemporary book critics compared frankie and bobby to her earlier characters of tommy the supporting characters were equally well done – the over the top mrs acted by miss to be joan h and is played perfectly as the post wwi type Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683919548988342 Review: i saw this television version of a christie mystery story when it was shown back on channel 5 in new york city in 1980 at the time i was surprised it was not shown on channel 13 the public television station that showed most of the masterpiece theater programs but aside from some dorothy lord peter stores and the the bbc productions rarely dealt with british detective stories another series the rivals of sherlock holmes had dealt with stories set in the victorian and edwardian period so a period charm was involved in getting those stories onto channel 13 br br the plot of why didn't they ask evans dealt with a young couple stumbling upon a dying man who's only last words are the question of the title of the story the novel was originally called why didn't they ask evans but subsequently was retitled the clue the young couple start investigating the murder and trace the crime to a set of people who surround a questionable doctor eric porter despite the warnings of the father of the hero john gielgud the hero james warwick and the heroine pursue their investigation even as it gets and more dangerous the death of another suspect by suicide increases the apparent dangers as the killer starts looking into the two amateur detectives br br it's not a bad film although i agree it was a bit too long for a single night's entertainment if it had been done like later miss episodes with joan or the poirot episodes in two parts it would have been better but it has it's strengths one is the proper use of porter as chief suspect and a clever scene later in the film where he appears to be spying on the young couple who are investigating the mystery if you stick to the film you will be in for a fair surprise later on br br but it has one failing when dealing with a christie novel the figures in the story have to be in a rigid schedule of movements so that the reader might be able to figure out what the secret of the plot is i will only add that if you hear the dialog at one point and how a little boy was almost killed but wasn't then you will find all the parts of the story coming together and what the villain's motivations were br br except for that and the lengthy time the takes to tell it's story it is quite a good film and worthy as one of the best programs based on a christie story in the period when their was a sudden renaissance in films based on her novels Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6251471638679504 Review: this bbc version of an agatha christie book shows the pitfalls of following a book too closely christie's books tend to move at a gentle sometimes even pace and evans is one that certainly does it also has a solid school of red herrings to confuse the plot this version is extremely faithful to the book which results in a very slow involved story as a christie fan i gave it 7 stars but it takes 3 hours to make its way through a relatively action free story i appreciate some of the of plots that the bbc did for its later christie productions much more br br in the end this movie is a leisurely pleasure highlighted by the waif who brings considerable charisma to her role and plays off james warwick very well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9514240622520447 Review: christmas in connecticut is an absolute gem and a must see for christmas elizabeth lane a precursor to martha stewart is a magazine columnist and the ne plus ultra of the perfect wife mother and domestic goddess only thing is she is none of these things a total phony unfortunately for her she is about to be found out her publisher mr alexander a brilliant comic turn by sydney greenstreet gets the bright idea of inviting a famous war hero to perfect farm for the christmas holiday only thing there is no farm perfect or otherwise the comedy involves how elizabeth is to keep her real identity under wraps so she will not lose her job colleague john happens to have a farm in connecticut so that solves that problem however he wants to marry liz but she does not want to marry him he offers her marriage though he knows she doesn't feel the same way about him that he does about her he makes the offer anyway and assures her that he is willing to wait and here barbara stanwyck as liz delivers one of the most devastating put downs i have ever heard with perfect innocence she replies could you wait that long ouch in addition the scenes between una and s z sakall are hilarious they don't seem to like one another though one suspects they really do they are rivals in the household and s z mangled english is by strangled pronunciation of his name mr my name is felix it is amazing how christmas y these black and white films are great character work by all involved don't miss this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709624648094177 Review: brilliant work marvelous actors as brave and courageous characters all unforgettable parts in a more than intriguing and capturing action the casting is perfect both from the side of the stars like armand kier but as well for new faces i was very impressed by the young actor who plays the boy gang member you trust each one from the turkish gang very convincing is michael and all white power followers i admire the music beat of the main theme of children of wax this sound track is a charming mixture of turkish hard rock and udo and in the same time children of wax a tale focusing on racial conflicts the intolerance and brutality between the and the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770017266273499 Review: this film is a very descent remake of the famous fritz lang's masterpiece m murder it is well made and with a entertaining key to speak about pretty serious events and contemporary problems in but not only the whole world the ethnic intolerance is such a huge evil and very nowadays so children of wax or as it is known in us distribution reveals the question of german and hatred in an amusing way no doubt it is well appreciated to be taken for distribution by the great brothers and there is another fact i liked most is the participation in this movie of the favorite actor of lars von trier the great udo kier who shows to play with such a pleasure for the bulgarian film director ivan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812520742416382 Review: children of wax also shown as killing grounds is an interesting mixture of genres some might think the purity of the genre can be only for good but to me the eclectic is very entertaining it is also in it's story the mixture of thriller and the popular action as well as the combination of the historic masterpiece and the ethnic plea for tolerance this film is built with the presence of my favorite actor the perfect armand assante but it is also marked by the acting of a shooting star – hal we have recently seen him in the tv series on hbo called sex children of wax is entertainment for the audience but the same time it has an everlasting moral for the ethnic tolerance this is a wise way to welfare discussion on the contemporary troubles of our days can be made with attractive means in this is very positive side of the film children of wax Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974145233631134 Review: i had such high hopes for retro to air this but instead of having shows such as this ones that don't get the treatment that they deserve they air things that i may have seen dozens of times before br br the was the highlight of my pre teen years i know that may seem a little bit clichéd but it's true after duke from g i joe jake is another one of those cartoon characters that i really had a crush on br br it's too bad that retro doesn't see it the same way people of my generation do otherwise retro would be a lot better than it is Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.24346239864826202 Review: the is one of the best cartoons ever and it needs to be put on tv and dvd so people can have younger generations enjoy such a good show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years i have a petition online that is at the website address http www com petition html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto dvd since the tv station it was focused on has bad public relations we all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on dvd so it can be seen by future generations also since now toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with transformers and sometime this year g i joe we need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations please do sign this petition so we can one day have dvds of the guys who are famous for yelling power extreme Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602358341217041 Review: this is absolutely the best 80s cartoon ever maybe the best cartoon of all time it had everything action adventure thrill and much more br br i can't imagine how hard it was for ruby spears company to make this great cartoon there has been spent a lot of money for this masterpiece of work and it was worth it for example just the down scenes were hard because i wouldn't call the 1980s for a great technology year with computers like now in the world we live in so the down scenes were excellent br br the cartoons will never be the same as they were before that is why i hope that they all will be released on dvd specially the as it's my favorite i have the whole complete set of 65 episodes on dvd r but it's not the same because if they were released on dvd the people in the world would be able to buy it and see the dvd's in almost every store which means a lot to the fans my good friend ted made this petition to either get the show back on tv or better on dvd that is if we get many requests to get them back on dvd br br so please help us by signing the petition at http www com petition html Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868566393852234 Review: i saw this film at the film the year it won best short film i have to say that i thought the direction was fantastic and the performances from the key cast members were very memorable both of the main cast are definitely names to watch out for br br the final shot over the cliff was mesmerizing and i for one would like to find myself there if i was waiting for the end of the world to happen the kiss was definitely a great payoff done with great br br i can only assume that the film was shot on film and i have heard that the won an award at the tribeca film festival for his work on this film and i must say well deserved br br i would recommend this film to anyone who was a teenager in the 1980s it brought back some great memories and some scary ones Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981000542640686 Review: i saw this at the tribeca film festival in the family section i'm not sure either of my kids really got the movie but i have to say that it was a wonderful short film br br and me' is an interesting short film about the hopes and fears that we all felt growing up in the 1980's which in turn extends to how my kids feel today then we had today we got bush instead of nuclear war we have terrorism br br i really identified with the main character and i myself dated a in high school we all felt like when we were 16 but it's great to see a film where they discover that everything matters br br again i probably wouldn't have put this in the family section there were a few too many curse words for younger children but it was a wonderful and enjoyable film to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982075035572052 Review: the comments of the previous user are harsh indeed one wonders if they have even seen this beautiful sweet film as for being so nasty about it in front of the writer director well thats just plain rude for those who grew up in the eighties it is an artful piece of nostalgia and a sweet story well acted and produced irish film making sure has a lot of bitter angry people involved with it and the comment made about this is evidence of it as people we have a choice give out and moan about the people who actually go out there and make stuff or make something yourself i know which one is easier do yourself a favour and watch this film and see how a short film is made you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.841694176197052 Review: what the heck do people expect in horror films these days anyway does is have to be something grisly like or it's just crap now i don't claim to be an all knowing expert but i'm about 47 i've seen and own literally thousands of films and i honestly think this director really gave this film a good sincere effort believe me i was getting ready to cringe as soon as the dialog started assuming it was gonna be awful and i was pleasantly surprised it's no mamet script that's for sure but come on with all the horrible garbage out there especially in horror i thought this one was way closer to the top of the pile than most br br the director used a lot of neat clever camera angles the soundtrack was excellent and moody perfect for the atmosphere needed for this kind of film the editing and timing were very good and it didn't resort to the tired worn cliché of excessive violence for example minor spoiler during an absolutely delightful and fully gratuitous but tasty uh i mean tasteful nude shower scene i fully expect her to get sliced and but amazingly we just get to enjoy her heavenly and that's it end minor spoiler also the tension was built very well leading up to a nicely ambiguous ending where you are not quite sure what's what spoiler especially where in the scene where the psychiatrist leaves the girl and alone in the office we see the doll actually talking to her but in the video recording we do not also the mom sees moving about and being quite nasty so are both the mom and daughter mentally ill also there is the original and what the mom had about a possible evil influence but even with all that we are still not quite sure who was doing the killing end spoiler so all in all i believe that it was a good strong sincere effort to create some good ol' early full moon type style and with a lot of restraint on the violence and with no typical sleaze thrown in for no reason just the lovely innocent beautiful shower scene which i will remember to the end of my days compared to the absolute mindless drivel out there a definite strong 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807603359222412 Review: stanwyck and morgan are perfectly cast in what is in many ways a modern equivalent of dickens' christmas carol in its sensibility the success of the film depends on the casting of sydney greenstreet as the alexander character is the modern equivalent of dickens' scrooge in the way he control over his employees until the christmas spirit him the role is a in the for greenstreet who had been one of the great when he was part of the company greenstreet had only entered films five years earlier when at age he was featured in what was to become a film classic the first and best film john huston ever directed 'the maltese sakall was probably never better in his traditional role as the embodiment of middle european the attractive set used throughout most of the film is an eye pleasing gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861652851104736 Review: this review contains a huge spoiler but i don't know how to explain how cool it is without giving it away i saw revenge a while ago br br now you might think it's just a rip off of child's play indeed there are similarities br br however chucky was a possessed doll who works independently of the kid it is possible that is possessed with a demon or cursed or something however the puppet itself is actually completely inanimate the kid is insane and the kid is the one killing people everyone including the audience the survivors and the kid herself thinks it's the doll but it's the kid br br the nudity is almost a pity because otherwise i could tell everyone to see it because it really is an interesting horror movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5559715032577515 Review: i know what you're saying oh man is not scary but this movie goes beyond alot more than a maniacal behind it tells the story of a mother and her daughter who is oddly attached to her doll who seems to talk to her the only weird thing is that else can hear the doll except her in the end is shocking revelation that as did i will shock you watch it give it a try Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46230030059814453 Review: this movie is the best horror movie i have ever seen the acting is terrible and the plot leaves a lot to be desired but the puppet gave me nightmares for weeks seriously if you have little kids don't let them see this of course i am a little biased because of an irrational fear of puppets and midgets also a body double cameo by the guy who does mini me verne and some gratuitous nudity a must in any low budget horror movie all other horror movies will forever be judged against this in my book Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3740400969982147 Review: perhaps the best movie ever made by director kevin well his is not on the top of my all time horror list this one is a strange fascinating mixture between pin and child's play both better than this one but not so better sure the plot is contrived and perhaps too predictable but the actors are good rosalind allen is very pleasant to the eye and so is god bless her for the shower scene the child actress is very good in the disturbed daughter and the pinocchio puppet is scary enough to give you a few thrills down the spine for a b movie not bad at all Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2897747755050659 Review: at first it seems the topical romance movie where a girl meets a boy and fall in love but the point is that this movie has a feeling others don't have the first time i saw it i couldn't see it complete because i had to leave but while i was walking along i thought i must see it again but i didn't have any opportunity by then one year went by until i saw this movie in a not free channel and i saw it and i recorded it too i saw it once twice until 200 times and not kidding i did know all the dialogues by hart and i don't know why but i saw it everyday and never got bored and i have to say that i'm not used to see a movie more than twice the act is very good gerard depardieu is a talented actor and katherine heigl too i would like her to be in a good movie because i think she can do it on balance it's a movie i can't take out of my mind Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8677786588668823 Review: i can honestly tell you that this movie is the most awesome movie ever if you are in the mood for a comedy i totally recommend this movie so here's the summary there is this girl nikki who is fourteen and a half and she goes on a vacation with her father andre whom she hasn't seen for about two years she expects the vacation to be totally boring until she meets this boy ben who is much older than she is so to try to impress him she says that she isn't on vacation with her father but her lover this is a hysterical movie from beginning to end and i highly suggest it so rent it and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9235941767692566 Review: it's one of my favorite movies as much because of the location and music as the story line don't matter how many times i watch it it doesn't seem to ever get old i can almost say all the lines along with the characters now the movie is funny and really sweet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8657662868499756 Review: i love this film it is excellent and so funny ben is fit and i wouldn't mind meeting him on holiday i rate this film a 10 because its and i hope they never re make it because it would never be the same funny bit is andre is looking at the moon and he shouts at nicole to outside and look at the that bit always makes me laugh and never gets old another thing is nicole looks a lot older then 14 but shes a actress but i need help with something does n e 1 no the name of the song played at the end nicole and andre are dancing its really me because i want 2 no what it is because its a nice song Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7720550894737244 Review: this is one of my all time favourite films its one of those films where i know every line but can still watch it repeatedly without losing interest i always throw on this film if i'm going on holiday or if i don't want to go to the gym just seeing gorgeous body will give me the motivation i need its an easy to watch film which always keeps me smiling but i know it wont be cup of tea but if like me you love films that are shot beautifully and have comedy romance and an interesting plot you will love it it is filled with great characters and ben and nikki are both gorgeous so anyone can stare at something appealing bottom line you have to give it a try i watched it on tv one day by fluke and loved it that i had to go out and track it down which took some time and i could watch it everyday my father the hero i love you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823645353317261 Review: this is one of the best romantic movies i have ever seen especially girls who can identify with nicole will love it not only because of the handsome dalton james i also liked the music very much a highlight was land of the sea and sun from man so watch the movie and enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622859954833984 Review: i just got this movie for christmas and have already added it to my favorites list a cute and simple story which makes a beautiful movie who could not love uncle felix or not have their mouth water at the sound of all that food definite points go to sydney greenstreet for his performance of alexander and also to reginald gardiner who played john sloane the impossibly boring fiancee truly a gem to be watched every christmas Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.835287868976593 Review: this is a funny movie there's not a lot of those ok the plot is a bit disturbing but very original a teen trying to get even with dad because he hasn't been around and almost sending him to jail because she lie to impress an older boy how could that not be funny plus it not the typical movie featuring teens first remake i've seen that is better than the original the only problem with both gerard depardieu with another actor this would be a perfect 10 because he plays all rolls the same way sucks another problem it's all the women melting over him that's not remotely believable he is not attractive y had a rubber troll that was better looking than him come on Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2075921893119812 Review: this is one of my favourite movies ever i have seen it about a million times and would never turn down the opportunity to watch it again in fact i love it so much that i really wanted to check out the resort where it was filmed on my upcoming vacation does anyone know the name of it if so please email me i watched this movie for the first time when it was first released and i was about age and for the longest time i bugged my dad to take me to away somewhere because of course i expected the same thing to happen to me it's just such an amazing setting and such a cute puppy love story this is a definite dvd must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987043559551239 Review: this is another case of hollywood arrogance to eclipse french style the original mon heros was one of the most charming films of 1991 so naturally the in hollywood thought they could hire depardieu and phone the rest in they did however take the of hiring francis to write an english version albeit one virtually every word of the original depardieu brings his charm and katherine heigl shows all the promise that is now paying off the thing is that when the french make a sort of lolita lite they get away with it because the french thinking works in their favour here the hollywood idea of lightweight subtlety is to have depardieu totally unaware that his daughter has let it be known he is actually her lover upon to play and song launch into a spirited version of thank heaven for little girls see the original Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.45768290758132935 Review: i have a problem with the movie snobs who consider americans to be semi unable to appreciate the subtlety of the more sophisticated europeans les les just about anybody from le to whom english is a foreign language if the humour in my father the hero is different from that in mon heros it is because the french sense of humour is different from that of the american not better not more clever just different if you think it is crass for hollywood to borrow from the french cinema just consider how much the french cinema has borrowed from hollywood in the first place where would belmondo and delon have been without bogart truffaut without hitchcock jerry lewis not known for his subtle and cerebral style is in france go figure depardieu is exceptionally good as the hapless divorced father of a precocious 14 year old daughter on holiday in the together to him she presents him to the other people at the hotel as her lover so as to make herself more interesting to a boy she has her eye on not surprisingly complications ensue there are to green card and de amusingly inserted and m depardieu goes along with it all very good he does a good maurice impression with thank heaven for little girls which is in fact funny and rather poignant as his audience all of whom believe him to be the lover of a 14 year old girl get up and leave two by two as he away unaware of what is happening when he turns round at the end of the song to acknowledge the expected applause the expression on his face is priceless without him the movie would be very average indeed with his huge figure dominating the screen it is a lot of fun no no six pack just a real proper human type being formidable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510960578918457 Review: my father the hero is sweet funny and cute gerard is awesome as andre a divorced father who takes his fourteen year old daughter nicole heigl to the caribbean for vacation while there his daughter meets a guy named ben dalton james to impress him she tells him that andre is her lover and that her father is in jail for armed robbery and her mother is a prostitute and that she ran off with her pimp everyone on the island is soon under the impression that a child andre is between two relationships one with isabelle emma thompson who makes a cameo in the end of the film and diana faith prince from spin city my father the hero has many funny moments like when he's at a talent show and everyone tells him to play something french so he plays thank heaven for little girls from gigi everyone gets disgusted and leaves my father the hero doesn't deserve a 5 1 i think it deserves a 9 0 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9234631657600403 Review: i think is a great and a very funny movie the story is so funny the daughter nicole brings her father andre in some very embarrassing situations in an effort to impress the boy of her dreams the daughter pretends that her father is her lover you just have to see heigl is lovely as nicole perhaps too lovely i'm not sure why she'd need to lie to hook anyone gerard depardieu acts very great in this comedy film he is so fun to watch if you like comedy and romantic film you just have to see this i think you can see this film many time and you will still have a good laugh br br in an effort to impress the boy of her dreams the girl pretends that her father is her lover Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736583232879639 Review: what a great movie this is i found it full of the delightfully unexpected pain of being a single father of a teenage girl and it is set in a tropical island well br br gerard brings his special european flair to this story about a divorced father of a teenage girl they are on holiday together and she begins to add to the excitement on the island in many unexpected ways but you will need to see the film for yourself to see all the hilarious situations they find for themselves br br there are a few cult classics which all teens should see this movie should be added to the list in addition to dirty dancing ferris day off bill and ted's excellent adventure rocky horror picture show and animal house my father the hero should be required film study watch it as if you had a teenage daughter and you'll be rolling with laughter watch it with your teenage daughter and prepare to be laughed at for months Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962769627571106 Review: my father the hero used to be my favorite movie when i was younger it's about andre a divorced french man who wants to take his beautiful daughter katharine heigl on a vacation hoping to get a little closer to her but of course nicole isn't that easy to get along with she just started puberty i'm guessing she is angry and hurt that her father was never there for her and decides to give him a hard time one day at the beach nicole meets handsome ben and she makes up a wild story about her and her dad the whole island gets involved and the movie turns into a hilarious wild entertaining movie i would give my father the hero 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871117472648621 Review: this is a funny intelligent and in a sense realistic comedy about a 14 year old trying to live her first love while on vacation and also about the complex sometimes amusing sometimes touching relation between a divorced father and her growing daughter and about how far a women not only nicole the teen can go to get the man she loves i laughed a lot with this lively scenario that never drags Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8531873226165771 Review: i watched this series after tipping the velvet for which i gave 10 10 grade i had read user comments on this and i expected an equally good series or if possible even better at this point i must emphasize that this series is good and it definitely captured me throughout it and thus worth watching however i didn't enjoy it as much as tipping the velvet for the following reasons br br 1 less passion love and related sexual content there were surprisingly little emphasis in these elements which i held integral for a love story fingersmith felt like a watered down version of tipping the velvet br br 2 similarly as in tipping the velvet the story had three parts the beginning a shocking second part and the ending the second part should have been the climax of the story as in tipping the velvet but instead it was almost totally skipped perhaps due to inability to make shocking but believable asylum content the series should have been in three parts featuring two with a lot more focus on the second part br br 3 almost no weight was given to what were and how it affected their personalities i found it rather annoying that the series did not properly address such central topic br br 4 the ending was much more hasty than in tipping the velvet fingersmith left several interesting plot lines open br br despite these shortcomings fingersmith is a good series and well worth 7 10 however it is not a classic like tipping the velvet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686296582221985 Review: i came across this movie back in the mid eighties as a teenager and it immediately became one of my favorite holiday and non holiday films as you can tell from the other reviews this movie has a very good story line and great actors signed on for it br br stanwyck is great as bride to be that is having second thoughts dennis morgan's acting is strong also he goes unnoticed in most films but was a very capable actor check out kitty in this film he plays the visiting sailor that stanwyck away from her husband to be br br this is a christmas classic the settings and the story make for a great christmas romance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758509397506714 Review: i have never read sarah book although i have not read the book the 3 hour movie is very interesting it begins with an interesting storyline with a twisted ending i have to say these 2 actresses are amazing sally hawkins is stunning successfully portrayed the character in love with her mistress and betrayed by her love their romance slowly blossoms as they spend more and more time together the love making scene is very tender and emotional well acted the end is quite intriguing and these 2 ended up together after all they have been thru which is a bless overall it is a great movie to see a very interesting plot with excellent performances Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892575144767761 Review: after watching tipping the velvet by sarah waters i decided to watch fingersmith the characters were just as good in both performances though missing rachael stirling in the adaptation of fingersmith br br the story line overall was of a good choice the twisting and the of the characters were amazing excellent watch only missing rachael stirling br br if you do enjoy the romance of two girls this isn't one of the best films to watch br br it takes on a different spin from tipping the velvet but just as good br br would recommend it to everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797039031982422 Review: london a young orphan named susan sally hawkins grows up amongst the petty thieves known as under the guidance of mrs br br one evening richard the gentleman rivers rupert evans pays them a visit br br rivers has an elaborate plan to the wealthy heiress maud lilly elaine cassidy br br susan agrees to help for a cut of the money and is quickly installed as maid br br upon arriving she discovers that maud is virtually a prisoner in her own house as uncle charles dance controls every detail of her life br br as the plan begins to unfold susan finds herself developing an intimate relationship with the lady of the house br br adapted from the novel by sarah waters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611803293228149 Review: the story was well plotted and interesting by itself however it is difficult for me to write the review of this film without spoiling you to avoid that i am not going to talking the story here br br i regard this film as a good adaption of sarah book as compared with the previous one tipping the velvet i read the book first and then watched the dvd later the film did retain most of spirits of the main characters in the book of course due to the time the film in the last 30 min seemed to be in a rush to cover the part iii of the book therefore it couldn't illustrate well the scene when they all met in the the kitchen of mr place and those after that even the book seemed to me to be a rush on that kitchen scene despite that the film actually did a good job in representing the story it really worth watching it's still unclear when bbc america can broadcast this film that's pity br br ps noticed that the ages of maud and sue were set to be 20 21 instead of 17 18 in the book the latter is more reasonable while the former is more close to the ages of actresses Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7656446695327759 Review: i'm not exactly sure why i ordered fingersmith from netflix probably because i enjoy bbc dramas it was on a list of recommendations i had no idea what i was about to see the plot which i will only describe in general so as not to spoil it for anyone who will see it after reading my review has more twists and turns than a mountain road in the of the sort that appear in caper movies they are very unusual in a period drama not having read the novel and i do not intend to do so i was totally unprepared for the surprise that ends the first segment on the dvd and equally surprised by the subsequent twists and turns nonetheless it is extremely well acted by the two young principals by sally hawkins in particular as sue and by elaine cassidy as maud and in key supporting roles by as the mother figure in a house of thieves and by charles dance as the rich uncle who collects pornographic materials and who rescues young maud from the mad house where her mother lived to be his secretary the lesbian affair between maud and sue is the big news in the movie but really not its centerpiece the centerpiece is a plot to steal the fortune that maud is due on her 21st birthday the turns and twists in the plot add tension though not much credibility to the movie however no viewer is likely to doubt that maud and sue will somehow end up together improbably as the credits roll although one has been raised as a and serves a collector of pornography and the other is a pickpocket posing as a lady's maid the author obviously means for them to live together in the end it's a bit difficult to swallow since each has to cheat the other despite these reservations i liked movie well enough it does not quite deserve the praise that others have on it the most fearsome and interesting scenes take place inside the where one of the two young women has been confined until she is able to escape and return to london to bring the story to its unexpected conclusion sally hawkins sue is a very impressive young actress able to convey her character's and changing emotions with her facial expressions and her eyes no doubt we'll see more of her i certainly hope so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778809547424316 Review: wow where to start br br this adaptation of sarah waters' third novel is one of my all time favorite movies br br i'm not to big on fiction novels seriously i never read fiction but the book is just as fabulous as the film or should i say the film is just as fabulous as the book i just love this story br br anyway i put off watching this three hour long film 2 part series on dvd 3 part series on tv book for about a year and half it simply did not look that interesting boy was i so wrong br br i became immediately immersed into the rich and suspenseful plot utterly enthralled just like the book you cannot stop watching reading it your attention for the entire 3 hours and when it does end you wish it hadn't br br the story just flows so beautifully and you'll be wondering where the time went br br the lesbian subplot was just icing on the cake the parts i love most are the subtle facial expressions and glances eye contact between the two characters you really feel their desire for one another and yet they cannot act upon it until they must br br may i point out that the lesbian theme is an important part of the film obviously at the heart of the film is a genuine unexpected love story but it is most certainly not what the whole movie is about for me that's what makes this story so unique and intriguing i've never read or heard of anything like it sarah waters is pure genius br br the twists and turns it takes leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat seriously my hands were on to my couch with every surprising plot twist and i even yelled out several times oh my god no way that did not just happen did it i never do that br br the only negative thing i have to say about this film is that i wish they'd added more from the book but obviously having the adaptation be restricted by time they couldn't add everything that i would've liked how awful it is though i think i'm just being brutally selfish now forgive me br br the last 20 minutes does seem a little rushed however they put all the important bits in where even if you only watch the film and choose not to read the book you will be most satisfied with the outcome br br the actors are just superb brilliant even sally hawkins sue and elaine cassidy maud have such great on screen chemistry they steam up your television set simply electric the emotions the desperation the struggle each of them feel is expressed seemingly effortless by these wonderfully talented actresses rupert evans plays such a good bad guy as gentleman i found myself seething every time he came on screen but loving it because he's just so damn cute and somehow still charming even though you want to wring his neck gives yet another fantastic performance as mrs she's such a actress you cannot help but love her even when the character she's playing isn't as delightful everyone else in the cast were perfect they really represented the characters well and were just as i imagined them to be after reading the book br br this is a must see for any film buff actually anyone and everyone should see this movie and read the book chances are you won't be disappointed br br 10 10 stars from me there are only four other films i have given that same rating too its very rare for me to actually enjoy a film so much that i give it 10 10 this is one of those films fingersmith is truly a masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977172315120697 Review: bbc's 3 hour adaptation of the novel by sarah waters fingersmith life is tough without money especially in london dark deeds lead to despicable dilemmas is love really just a luxury for the rich and free elaine cassidy as maud lilly and sally hawkins as sue both give fantastic performances as the leading ladies asking this question of each other whilst rupert evans shines as the delightfully bad gentleman with great support from mrs david mr and charles uncle the plot twists and turns and i wasn't sure i could be led to care about characters able to hurt and use each other in this way but somehow i do care and thats because of the quality of the performances love feels like love hate feels like hate betrayal confusion well hopefully you get the idea and hopefully you will get the dvd and enjoy elaine cassidy is just great in this gorgeous in fact i have to declare i am in her fan club hi elaine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825801253318787 Review: this movie is definitely one of the finest of its kind a age story of love and grit the depth of its story line is one that will stir the inner most emotions of love and hate with some very interesting twists this is a must have movie for not only the lesbian audiences but for all viewers i can't say much more or i will spoil the experience for a new young audience who might just be coming out another fine work for sarah waters it also is a great way for sally hawkins to win over audiences who only get a brief glimpse of her talent in another sarah waters work in tipping the velvet it is also a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867510795593262 Review: the chemistry between sally hawkins and elaine cassidy was incredible they were thoroughly convincing and genuinely likable in their roles played the conniving mrs brilliantly despite the fact that she was a dastardly she somehow managed to have you with her in the end rupert evans played the slime ball gentleman with sheer charm and he was a scene stealer the story itself was very unique as was the manner in which it was told the victorian england setting featuring two lesbian lead characters was intriguing and delightful there were some fantastic and unexpected twists and turns that really kept the audience engaged in the story a wonderful cast and excellent story made this film superb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929909706115723 Review: historical drama is one of the areas where the british just can't be beat so while i'm not a huge fan of the genre i can usually be persuaded to watch something lite this if it's british and with decent actors br br i have never read anything by sarah waters which is of course something i should do hence i didn't really know what to expect from this i had heard that there would be a lesbian love story but not much more while watching it i found it to be a lot more interesting than i had anticipated without saying too much the twists and turns of the plot are unexpected as well as well crafted although there were almost a twist too many somewhere it took me a minute to get everything straight br br production values are good the actors are very solid and the pace is decent although i found it to be a bit slow in the last half hour that might just be me though i usually have a problem with movies dragging on after the plot is more or less finished all in all though this is a fairly enjoyable three hours i recommend it to anyone interested in historical dramas Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.624851644039154 Review: though it's a christmas movie christmas in connecticut could have been done any time of year as it's the story of a soldier who spends what is to be an idyllic time with a martha stewart type that's what he thinks in reality the lady in question portrayed by barbara stanwyck has a popular magazine column about life on a farm with her husband and baby she has no farm no husband and no baby nor are the many she hers they belong to the restaurant owner nearby when her no nonsense editor sydney greenstreet insists that she entertain soldier dennis morgan she enlists the aid of her boyfriend to use his farm and she transports herself and the there there's even a baby well actually there's more than one chaos ensues and the charade becomes increasingly difficult to play out especially when stanwyck falls in love with morgan br br this is such a wonderful movie and even if you're depressed christmas in connecticut can lift you right out of it barbara stanwyck is wonderful as the career woman turned despite not being as flashy as crawford or davis she was nevertheless able to do what any role called for she could be cheap elegant warm nasty cold and or sexy and she makes it look easy on top of that she is always attractive and alluring dennis morgan is a handsome and charming as an added bonus he gets to use his irish tenor fiancé reginald gardner is all business and you can tell he's not quite right for stanwyck s z sakall as the fake uncle real chef is hilarious especially as he stanwyck can flip a pancake before an audience br br i can imagine the impact this delightful film had at the tail end of world war ii it must have been a real for the better times to come Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694151282310486 Review: this tv adaptation of sarah waters' novel was so lovingly done i can hardly find the words to appreciate it not since tipping the velvet also highly recommended have i seen such a performance by the lead actresses this time by sally hawkins and elaine cassidy they acted with their souls and this is what gets across to the audience the supporting actors were well chosen too they made a great ensemble br br for those who think the story is just about a lesbian relationship no this is only one part the other main theme is the betrayal of the person you love and the plot has some further surprising twists so the movie should be interesting for straight people or guys like me as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526723623275757 Review: i never dreamed when i started watching this dvd that i would be totally mesmerized by it within minutes the story was completely absorbing and entertaining the acting was superb the biggest surprise of all was how i would be so completely enchanted by the love these two young women across the screen their initial physical encounter for me was by far the most tender romantic delightful vicariously enthralling love scenes i have ever witnessed on film i literally stopped breathing i could not believe the chemistry between the two actresses with no nudity or graphic sex they conveyed more passion and titillation than any american production could ever hope to bravo to the author the screenwriter the director and the cast Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8120320439338684 Review: i watched this movie recently and fell in love with it i loved the storyline and the actors it has a little of everything i was completely taken by the unfolding of the story it has so many surprises along the way i highly recommend it in fact i loved it so much that i ran out and bought the book i felt i had to read it in order to appreciate the art in the writing behind the movie i also wanted to make sure i didn't miss anything that was in the book but kept out of the movie i recommend people who love the movie to read the book because there is enough difference in the book especially in the second episode to want to read it it has become my favorite movie i am now a sarah waters and elaine cassidy fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646843671798706 Review: this movie was incredible i did not know the back story on it so i needed to let it unfold before me on dvd it had many twists and turns but still kept the story fresh and exciting the acting by elaine cassidy was in a word brilliant as well as sally hawkins the storyline is rich with plausible occurrences as well as fresh ideas from the present br br there is truly something about ms eyes that leaves a mark this movie is a refreshing look on the way in which we look at the and how we view that society a very worthwhile watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772277474403381 Review: it is always difficult to bring a pages book down to a three hours film i read the book before and i found the bbc production dealing with this difficulty in the best way possible the qualities of the book haven't been lost the dense and lively depiction of a fingersmith patchwork family in london in the the cold and obscene cruelty in which maud is brought up the characterization of different social groups by different ways of speaking the unexpected and surprising twists of the story the way the film makes the spectators look different at the same scenes when they are told first from point of view then from one the main actors do very good and especially the growing love between the two women is convincingly developed with a first culmination in a very tender love scene between the two and finally forgiving all the evil they were ready to do and did to each other because they still love each other br br for each of her books the author sarah waters has thoroughly investigated what life was like in british 19th century while in tipping the velvet it was the world of the vaudeville theaters and the beginning of social movements in affinity the dreadful reality of women and the fashionable of spirits in fingersmith she depicts the public ceremony of hanging people in london and the inhuman treatment of persons supposed or declared disturbed in based on the reading of sources and scientific research this is very well transferred to the film so that the scenes show a high grade of historic truth i highly recommend this film production because it offers three hours of colorful victorian atmosphere vivid emotions and suspense Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798544049263 Review: this was indeed an amazing adaption i missed the first episode so i unfortunately missed out on the bonding between the characters and the smooth flow of the storyline but as soon i watched the second and then the third instalment i was just blown away i ordered the dvd less than a week later and unable to wait for it to come i went straight out and brought the book from the moment i opened it i was hooked i just couldn't put it down i decided to finish the whole book before i dare watch the dvd at all i preferred the book because it got inside the characters minds you could understand totally where they were coming from and what there role was within the story they missed a lot out of the adaption which was disappointing as the book is a master piece and i think they could have done it superbly if they had been able to stretch it over a longer period of time but considering only being able to be fitted into a 3 hour slot i think it was done excellent it followed the main twisted storyline brilliantly and the actors which were as the main characters where amazing the love making scene was pure beautiful it was so tender and loving and just showed how natural homosexual love can be i was totally blown away with both the book and the tv adaption i loved both of sarah waters previous novels and also found the tipping the velvet adaption quite enjoyable but when i read and watched fingersmith i knew none of her previous novels adaption could beat it sarah waters has indeed exceeded herself this time i recommend that you watch this adaption if tipping the velvet wasn't your thing then don't let it put you off this one fingersmith is a whole new ball game it is a beautiful yet dark twisted story about love greed and betrayal br br a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869608879089355 Review: i'm usually disappointed by what the media lesbian movies these days murderous psychotic murderous lesbians women who experiment with other women but end up with men at the end ridiculously good looking women who only get w each other to turn men on etc br br thankfully fingersmith is on a very high pedestal above this garbage it is a credible love story acted marvelously by every cast member down to the least of the supporting actors aside from having a very engaging central conflict the romance between the heroines is well developed and believable thanks to cassidy and hawkins br br i have also seen tipping the velvet but fingersmith is far superior to the former both in character conflict development and the quality of the acting br br fingersmith is both satisfying and enjoyable to watch offering lesbians everywhere a great follow up act to bound Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758008718490601 Review: i had never read any of sarah waters' novels or watched tipping the velvet i only heard about fingersmith when i was flipping through the l word websites the storyline of fingersmith interested me yet i passed it away thinking lesbian in victorian period that never ends well i have enough of those series and movies that go no where br br however during christmas my local dvd store gave fingersmith a discount i brought the dvd and my life has never been more colourful br br this mini series deserves to be cherished and praised the acting is so great that i call it rare sally hawkins elaine cassidy rupert evans and many more that i can't name all brought light and darkness to their characters just by a little gesture a little look a little touch they made their characters real and as a viewer i couldn't help it but take them home keep them close br br fingersmith sets in victorian area is a story of sue a thief who loves and lives with her family of pick pockets little did she know that her fate is linked to maud lily a somewhat shy timid girl grows up in a mansion miles and miles away mother left her a fortune but maud herself can't touch it unless she married worst of all uncle makes sure she never will by keeping her in the house br br enter mr a charming good looking thief with a heart as bad as any he wants fortune for himself and in order to do so he sets sue up as maud maid asking sue to persuade maud to with him as time goes by things would be simple if sue didn't fall in love with maud br br and things would be simple if the story was what i have just told i do not wish to spoil so i would like to stop there but i can you that everything is twisted and turned before you can even aware of what has happened once it happened you then question what would happen next on top of that the story is filled with passion unlike any others there are no self searching sexuality questioning oh my god do i like girls moments because the girls in fingersmith are buried so deep in their own darkness that they barely be able to care the story with such twisted plot moves as smooth as water running passionately but strangely calm br br weeks have passed since i watched fingersmith yet eyes still haunt me and words still warm my heart you pearl you pearl you pearl she said and such pearl it is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669166207313538 Review: having read the book prior to watching this adaptation you would think that it would have lost some of its thrill however the story is so clever i could never tire of it br br sally and elaine really put their hearts into their roles and brought out so much of the characters i fell in love with the story and the women all over again br br beautiful to watch thanks to direction settings and despite the plot speed of television i don't feel that anything important was lost in it had me on the edge of my seat throughout with lots of wonderful stomach moments enjoyed it thoroughly this is the kind of television i have been waiting for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8854053020477295 Review: i love sarah fingersmith and was worried about the tv adaptation as i'd been disappointed by the bbc's version of tipping the velvet which although beautiful to look at was let down by not being able to sing and rachael stirling not being able to act fingersmith is a very tightly plotted novel with breath taking twists and turns and i wondered if this could be done justice to in just 3 hours br br i needn't have worried the adaptation was excellent very little cut out and went along at a cracking pace although i did wonder whether if you hadn't read the book would you miss things it had the look and feel of a bbc classic costume drama and i kept having to remind myself that this is a contemporary book br br the acting was stellar sally hawkins acting her heart out as sue and elaine cassidy a slow who by the end of the story was as maud the love the passion the realisation of the acts of betrayal both would have to perform were written on their faces it was a joy to watch br br i hope rachael stirling was watching that's how you play a sarah waters character Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721348285675049 Review: this is a wonderful old fashioned christmas favorite which i try to catch on tv every year if i can it revolves around a martha stewart like journalist named elizabeth lane charmingly portrayed by barbara stanwyck however in contrast to martha this lady is a phony with no domestic skills whatsoever the other cast members effectively complete the story and include dennis morgan jefferson jones reginald gardiner john and sydney greenstreet alexander br br elizabeth lane is a journalist who writes food articles portraying herself as a happily married country with children in reality she is a single woman living in a new york city apartment and cannot boil an egg her are borrowed from her hungarian chef friend felix elizabeth gets away with her deception until the publisher of her magazine alexander decides he wants a nice old fashioned country christmas and invites himself to visit her bringing with him a returning war hero jefferson jones a sailor who had been demands total honesty of his employees to get out of her predicament and save her deception based career elizabeth borrows the connecticut country home of her longtime architect suitor john a dull fussy chap who has long sought marriage she also borrows a baby actually several to pass off as her own and her br br of course this scenario makes for much it's a screwball comedy and a charming romance with the added attraction of a christmas atmosphere whenever i think of this movie i picture the falling the tree beautifully decorated the fire roaring in the the turkey and christmas cookies br br why did hollywood feel compelled to do a remake i understand there is a 1992 version directed by arnold schwarzenegger and starring dyan cannon kris kristofferson and tony curtis i have not seen this modern adaptation nor do i wish to this old favorite is perfect just the way it is and a holiday along with it's a wonderful life white christmas miracle on street and of course all the versions of a christmas carol Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9652848243713379 Review: having read all of sarah waters books i was eagerly looking forward to a bbc adaptation of fingersmith especially since tipping the velvet had been done so well by old familiar andrew davies br br i was not disappointed with the results in fact i think this might be on a par with both romantic and entertaining and not as so many ignorant people would have you believe a pointless lesbian romp having been a fan of elaine since seeing her turn in journey i thought she embodied both hard deception and a growing as maud her transformation was believable and impressive to watch i recognised sally hawkins as blake from tipping the velvet a small role primarily so i didn't have as many expectations but she was astounding in the role of sue her eyes were mesmerising conveying everything from rage to absolute despair the two of them acting together combining these talents made this drama unmissable of course was amazing as usual she is unmistakably a national treasure and the supporting cast were all of a high standard even the direction from the fairly unknown walsh used contrasting yet beautiful shades of blue for and brown for london br br however as much praise must be given to the script writer to turn a 600 page book where every line is of the highest quality into a three hour extravaganza is a huge feat he illuminated the main revelations at a steady pace whilst giving us plenty of back story and character development at the same time he has my full admiration br br in conclusion a brilliant adaptation where all involved gave 100 and making this one of the best bbc dramas i've seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591239094734192 Review: haggard the movie is the real life story of ryan dunn and his girlfriend who cheated on him also with the help from his two friend 1 a skate who lives for nothing and 2 a trying to be funny scientist which doesn't really work played by bam margera and br br the film haggard the movie also has a lot of the characters from jackass etc but to say it was written by bam margera and co this is a very weak attempt seems to me like it was written when he was bored or as a project with they did not pay a lot of attention to br br the films also stars girlfriend jennifer who plays ryan's girlfriend who basically cheated on him again very bad acting by jennifer another actor that some people may be interested in is steve a k a played by which his character does not seem to be with the story again bad acting also this character does not really have a lot of lines in this film which basically makes it very boring but worst of all is character the voice sound like a who basically has throat cancer also i think he could have been improved overall i think the characters in this film aren't with the story like in one scene it would be on one certain character a minute later a different scene different character br br to say that this is supposed to be a film sort of a documentary its not played by the characters as a documentary the acting makes you think that its a cheap attempt at making a film with your spare time br br towards the middle of the film we start to lose focus on the main character ryan dunn although a lot of the attention is on bam and brandon br br in conclusion this film is ok if you laugh at things that aren't very funny stupid stunts terrible acting and the occasional nude scene also i think there there are too many scenes of just no talking and just music 7 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.208976149559021 Review: alright let me break it down for ya haggard is probably one of the funniest pointless movies you'll ever see it's got a mixture of a unique storyline about a guy having girl troubles and everything going backwards for him mixed in with countless humorous scenes that will keep you laughing throughout the whole movie basically if you've seen jackass or the cky series you'd know what to expect for humor considering it has most of the people from those movies overall i just had to give it a 10 10 because its one of my favorite movies of all time br br br br p s haggard rules Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862020611763 Review: i just bought this movie yesterday night and i love it everyone did great acting in it especially ryan dunn and bam margera the whole plot was great and as dunn said in the extras on the dvd they made it seem like he was reliving the whole thing all over again this movie has made my number one spot in my favorite movies i can't stop scenes over and over again just to see it again i've never done that with any other movie i would definitely recommend this to other people to watch because it is such a great movie and if you like bam margera it's a perfect movie for you the little montages that they show in between every scene are just great i think that those have to be my favorite parts of the movie they are very sad with mostly music from the band ' which of course is my favorite band Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797568917274475 Review: i bought this movie just to see bam because i was really loving him but after seeing this i don't like him much i mean his acting was good and everything i guess but whenever it showed the totally unnecessary skate scenes i was just saying to myself alright we know you're a professional now can we get back to ryan dunn dunn rake and brandon really made the movie in my perspective br br i noticed that obviously and were both in haggard but who bam was dating at the time anyways i actually enjoyed haggard and i think it's really like no other movie i've ever seen it's sort of in it's own category Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904326856136322 Review: while some of the things in haggard are dumb and unnecessary the overall package is good br br haggard follows ryan dunn and his friends bam margera and brandon trying to win back ryan's ex br br the story is followed and developed surprisingly well it doesn't wonder off and become an episode of jackass or viva la bam although it does have a side story which doesn't hurt the main story br br and for all the bam fan boys and girls there are multiple sequences of bam skateboarding perhaps the weakest aspect of the film phil makes 2 surprisingly small appearances even don vito got a bigger but pointless roll br br if you are hoping to see a comedy and escape craziness then stay away from this movie otherwise enjoy the time you spend with it if you can find it there are some truly funny scenes in this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.32631248235702515 Review: set in bam hometown of pa is a semi true story about the life of ryan dunn and his buddies and br br dunn has been dumped by his girlfriend of 2 years who is now seeing a beer long haired metal head named and this is driving dunn insane with jealousy br br in a desperate attempt to find out the truth about what is going on between and dunn pays his friends and to break into her house and produce evidence of the affair with somewhat disastrous results for all concerned i found this movie very funny maybe partly because i am a total jackass and cky fan and it has to be said that a lot of the humour will probably be lost on those that do not have prior knowledge of margera insane brand of 'comedy' br br the movie contains much that will be of interest to skaters not least the cameo appearance of skateboarding legend tony hawk as a police officer there are also from brandon novak jason ellis and long suffering parents april and phil br br the dvd include music from cky featuring brother jess on drums and favourite band him character in the movie takes his name from him there is also a documentary and a too hot for jackass skit br br in summary as i said before this movie will mainly be of interest to skaters and jackass cky fans but i do feel that margera and co have made a great effort with and i for one thoroughly enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298800826072693 Review: i had been waiting to see this movie for so long and finally got to yesterday in summary i'm glad i finally did the humor is off the wall hilarious the plot is so unbelievably believable that it has to have at least some truth for it if anything stood out in this movie it is most definitely the coffee shop scene i have been there every guy has you get dumped you find out that your ex has fooled around with some guy who you are sure is an asshole now every time you see anything for the next few days you just get horrible thoughts of this placed in all the wrong areas she is screwing everyone and everyone knows it i could probably watch that man lick and finger his wallet all day long and look back at myself and laugh for having been there too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.853270411491394 Review: the movie was fantastic if your a fan of cky videos jackass or his show viva la bam you cant help but like it i have a few friends who aren't fans that enjoyed it and others who thought it wasn't that great those who didn't like it were mostly female friends they really didn't appreciate some of the crude humor that personally i think made the movie so funny i'm pretty sure the entire movie was filmed in home town which includes a lot of his regularly visited locations the cast of is made up of all his friends and cky buddies and also includes some big name pro too the soundtrack is phenomenal with music by him in my opinion haggard has it all a great plot characters you'll never see anywhere else plenty of humor great music and a cast that was dedicated to the project Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9516200423240662 Review: this movie kicks ass bar none bam and his have out done themselves with this film since i got the dvd 4 days ago i have watched it three times and it gets better every time i watch it i can't wait for grind to come out in theaters if its anything like haggard it will be worth the wait br br thanks Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44476231932640076 Review: i have always loved old movies but this is one of my top ten favorites it has all the charm 1940's and good old fashioned romance and it's hilarious to boot barbara plays an independent single woman who writes cooking home life articles for a famous magazine under the premise that she is a married even the president of the magazine is under this delusion enter a handsome gi played by the talented dennis morgan just rescued off of a raft along with his buddy his simple wish is to stay at the inn the she writes so eloquently about and relax with her famous home cooked meals she now has to frantically find a way to save her job and reputation add to this that her fiancé is in a hurry to tie the knot doesn't help the humor is superb and the chemistry between the leading characters a lot of fun throw in the character actor nicknamed who fits this name completely it becomes even more adorable this has become my must see movie that i in with a cup of each christmas season a wonderful enjoyable movie to enjoy at or anytime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867913722991943 Review: if your expecting jackass look somewhere else this an actual movie and for the budget well done the acting isnt top neither is the writing but the directing was there and so was the story worth the rent and possibly the buy if you really enjoy it like i did but for the person who just likes jackass rent it first Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.572422206401825 Review: this movie is simply awesome it is so hilarious although the skating and other montages are played out the comedy is awesome himself and brandon are hilarious there will be moments when you can't breath you're laughing so hard plus there are scenes that you can watch hundreds of times and still laugh this is one of the funniest comedies i've ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983625590801239 Review: i personally found the film to be great i had it on pre order for a month and watched it twice the day i got it in the mail and several time since yes the time lapses may be a bit much but the rest of the movie clearly for it all cast yet the acting was right on for each part the plot itself is just haggard there's no other way to describe it who makes a movie about someone getting f bam thats who genius simply genius two thumbs up i would be honored to work with him any day any time on any thing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8113471865653992 Review: i don't know what it is about the crew from cky but everything they produce seems to be genius in its simplicity and stupidity haggard is so incredibly dumb and funny that it's almost comedic excellence sometimes it makes absolutely no sense but who cares br br it made me laugh my ass off a must have for the cky jackass aficionado Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9243398904800415 Review: i have never before seen a movie quite like this nor as funny i laughed my ass off and have watched it i am watching it now chad from cky is hot too anyway if you never liked it blow it out your ass you have no taste the movie involves ryan dunn having just broke up with his girlfriend turning to bam margera and brandon for help in finding out exactly what she done with rake and with the help of chris himself they do just that br br the bender scene and the scene with cactus at record bin were hilarious Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.868537962436676 Review: totally genius film from the cky crew not the jackass boys johnny knoxville chris steve o etc are not in this br br film ok so maybe not the best actors but its not what you call a serious film but hey there fun and its totally funny to watch who doesn't want to see don vito dressed as a roman emperor br br a total must if you like viva la bam or cky an amazing soundtrack provided by the almighty him cky and others check out the extra features on the dvd especially br br chinese rap number two seriously hilarious check this film out you wont regret it 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921588897705078 Review: this film had everything i need in a film women skateboarding violence music by h i m and tony hawk the artwork and camera effects in this film is amazing the music in this film is the best i've heard in any other film each track goes so well with its scene i thought the acting was really good considering none of crew have been in scripted films before although the whole concept of the film is the story of ryan dunn and his girlfriend who is sleeping with behind his back is a predictable and age old story they way its acted out is very unpredictable for example and the gas tank himself dunn breaking bottles behind the and all the don vito scenes this films is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9620582461357117 Review: haggard doesn't even need to be since it was never designed to be like oscar winning movies are and it was never intended to have won an oscar obviously if you just look at some of the stuff that bam and tried like the fast motion shots it comes across as a film thats something more than just cky or jackass even though those are cool too for pure i definitely give this film a 10 almost every scene made me laugh until my sides hurt like trail movie if you haven't seen this see it and then buy it personally my favorite character is brandon he's just so smooth and natural and random that its hilarious he great with the action figures and makes up the funniest stuff lol a diamond mountain bike haggard is definitely a movie that in overall humor is only by anchorman and napoleon dynamite Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619056582450867 Review: haggard the movie is well written well directed and well acted there are many laugh out loud moments and some terrific skateboarding scenes featuring margera the scenes of west chester pa are filmed beautifully and the script is just downright funny what i like about the movie is that instead of being another sappy love story or another version of jackass it takes a darkly funny look at break ups from a different perspective most break up films feature a naive woman jilted by a cheating man she then goes on to find mr right and gets to tell her cheating ex to get lost this movie takes a look at the emotional roller coaster of a jilted man without taking itself too seriously ryan dunn does an excellent job as the jilted man and with bam margera and brandon as your best friends trying to help you through this rough time how can you take anything too seriously it is obvious that margera and co are incredibly talented both behind and in front of the camera i look forward to their future films and endeavors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9401353001594543 Review: i saw this movie with hopes of a good laugh but when i watched it i didn't stop laughing for weeks they are such bad actors and it made this movie so much funnier to watch btw ryan dunn didn't eat the toy car he shoved it up his ass the random appearances from the skaters and parts were great gimme some grapes vito no your grapes are at the store i wouldn't recommend any one under 13 to watch it frankly they wouldn't understand half of the jokes in or what they are talking about i love and after watching this movie i couldn't help but go buy it or the viva la bam series what is the deal with this stupid comment thing it has to be 10 lines what kind of bull is that i should be able to write one as long or in this case as short as i want i'm just going to keep typing until it tells me i can actually send it its just a waste of time i expected to just say what i wanted it wasn't too much but then i'm told i have to keep putting more in and then it my spelling so what if i didn't spell something right you get what i mean still this is ridiculously long br br those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19396957755088806 Review: barbara stanwyck is a sheer delight in this wartime comedy about a sailor invited to spend christmas with a popular magazine writer's family at her farm in connecticut the problem is she has no husband baby or farm as she writes about in her column and she can't even cook her wonderful being provided for her by her good friend uncle felix owner of a hungarian restaurant in new york city br br things get even more complicated when her strict publisher boss invites himself along for christmas a scheme is hastily planned with her stuffy fiancé providing an actual connecticut farm neighbors providing a borrowed baby and a quick wedding planned when the publisher isn't looking but when the handsome young sailor arrives on christmas eve romantic complications ensue as the supposedly married author falls like a ton of bricks for the nice guy navy man and vice versa br br this is a charming warm film that deftly balances humor with sentiment and is a wonderful showcase for barbara stanwyck to display her considerable comedic talent aided by such marvelous character actors as sydney greenstreet una o'connor s z sakall and many others a christmas night dance at the town hall is a toe tapping delight to see and the unexpectedly sweet and feminine side of stanwyck is a wonderful surprise for viewers who have seen her mainly as tough bitchy women in femme fatale roles truly a wonderful film that has stood the test of time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791128635406494 Review: for a moment let's put aside the cultural aspects of this movie even if it is a very important side of it and let's look at the simple fact that this is a very nice love story two individuals find themselves in a difficult situation caused by two selfish husbands they have to live through their sad days without any ray of hope if each one of these two women had been alone imagine what kind of life each one would have had to accept they found each other and they fell in love that this love was against all the social religious and cultural laws of their environment is almost irrelevant they loved each other found relief in each other that was sufficient the reaction of the individuals around them is but a small fact that they have to accept suffer even and then they can go on with their lives their life very nice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659489393234253 Review: one word for it hilarious i haven't watched at movie like this in a long time at points in the movie i totally forgot it was a movie i just felt like i was back watching viva la bam or even watching say my own friend going through something like this it was realistic and i liked how bam ryan rake and brandon and the rest of the guys didn't try to hard too actually act they to me were just acting like their famous idiot selves there were a few scenes that i adored more than others like in the shower holy i laughed so hard he honestly was probably my favourite character besides he really in my opinion made the movie just a bit more hilarious it's basically a must see for any fans of the cky crew Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8655372858047485 Review: i loved this movie and i watch it everyday i think that although the acting isn't all that great it's really just a bunch of guys having fun with a script i had been looking all over for this movie for almost a year and when i found it for thirty dollars i just had to get it it is now by far my favorite movie of all time it deals with relationship failure and at the same time making a joke of it i loved all the parts with don vito especially the one where asks him for a grape when they're sitting on the porch and he tells him to eat the one rolling down the porch it really portrays him as he really is the part in the making of really touched me when they brandon novak's addiction to heroin and how much his friends and family were trying to help him a new movie that's in the making called is in production which is about the story of novak's dreams shattered by his addiction Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9390760064125061 Review: when i first heard of this movie i was mildly interested the plot seemed like an opportunity for hilarity and bam margera as an actor and director seemed like something that might be good when i found out the movie starred ryan dunn i was even further interested i was a fan of when it was on yeah i'm that lame however i didn't have much faith in it being to good when i sat down to watch it i was afraid i was wasting my time br br but even just five minutes it it became apparent that i'd been wrong br br i thought that the comedy of this film was delightfully idiotic and definitely not suited for all kinds of people the acting was rather good much better than my expectations i thought that it was rather easy to relate to ryan's character which gave the movie a center that was believable this is key in a movie as outrageous as this and is probably why i was not a fan of borat br br the movie is not suitable at all for younger people duh and will definitely create more than it's fair share of awkward turtles if watched with parents but it's a good one for you and your buddies on a movie night Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.24849338829517365 Review: i didn't know what to expect from this i always considered bam margera and the cky crew a team of heads devoted to to doing stupid things for entertainment i didn't know that they could act but everyone who acted in this movie pulled off good performances the hilarity of the ' scene mixes in with ryan depression and his revenge against his ex girlfriend perfectly at times the movie some scenes seem pointless but at the same time they're funny i recommend this to anyone who likes a good laugh but this film may not appeal to those that prefer detailed story lines and a series of twists and turns Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.920593798160553 Review: i first saw this movie at a video store and being the bam margera fan i am had to rent it to see what it was all about since i have a huge and stupid note the word stupid sense of humor i found this movie absolutely hilarious some of the parts are pointless and random but that's what makes them so amusing you'll need to think things like getting slapped in the face and bashed on the head with a are funny in order to appreciate this movie i was really impressed br br i was also surprised at the acting these people actually did a good job nothing oscar worthy but well enough to get past the amateur level teens and young adults would probably find this more entertaining because of the modern slang and situations used i wouldn't suggest watching this with your parents and vice versa br br all in all the acting was great the script was hilarious and the story is really something you can relate to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.837205171585083 Review: the movie haggard is one of the funniest movies of all time it features the cast from cky the movies and also has a great soundtrack if you have seen any cky or viva la bam you will notice that everybody from those two are in it including parents and many other people br br the story is about ryan girlfriend jennifer cheating on him and him trying to get back at her he does this by having bam and her house there are many different characters with many different stories br br there is great music on the soundtrack bands such as him her cky kill daniel and the stooges pop and new order br br if you do not like viva la bam or cky the movies i doubt you will like this if you do like that stuff this movie is great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977025032043457 Review: if you are looking for a movie that doesn't take itself seriously than haggard is for you i must say before i write anything more that if you have not seen any of the cky camp kill yourself videos than the movie most likely won't be as funny my advice is to watch a few clips of those videos that bam and his friends made haggard does not take itself seriously at all and that was never the purpose throughout the movie you will have random moments that have nothing to do with the plot which may get annoying but its nothing that is out of control even through all that the plot does stay focused and the story of ryan character does unfold quite nicely this plot i have been told is based off a true story for the most part of ryan ex girlfriend brandon is by far the best character in the movie he has a lot of talent and knows how to make people laugh he stole the movie if you ask me overall i love this movie for its simplicity and straight up weirdness its a bam movie people its not going to be normal haggard is filled with hilarious quotes that my friends and i constantly used since the first time we saw it i've seen the movie 6 7 times and still find new things every time the soundtrack is just as good everything from kill to new order and some techno just don't go into the movie with high expectations let it all unfold and then judge it for what it is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510782361030579 Review: if you have ever seen a bollywood movie you know they are longer than most movies due to the multiple song and dance routines each one is over five minutes long fortunately this one has fewer song and dance routines and fits into the standard movie length don't get me wrong i like bollywood movies but tend to fast forward through the song and dance portions i bought this dvd because i am an ian fan although his role wasn't as large as i hoped he still had a good amount of screen time and his character was much different than his other roles br br overall this was a good movie like most bollywood movies there is at least one element of controversy conflict of the traditional indian culture but true love triumphs over adversity and a happy ending is had by all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661018252372742 Review: i just finished watching marigold today and i'll begin by saying that i found this dvd on the shelves of blockbuster while around looking for something new and good to watch the picture of ali caught my attention br br after drooling over ali i picked up the cover and continued to glance around the cover from the looks of it i thought the costumes were a bit over the top and then i saw the other indians on the cover and figured this was some kind of spoof film or something like that br br when i flipped over the the synopsis part and saw salman khan i did a double take salman khan in an american film with ali in a dvd at blockbuster because salman khan is to bollywood films like mel gibson is to hollywood films i had very high expectations for this film it had to be good i am very pleased to say that marigold is a phenomenal film it far exceeded any and all of my personal expectations br br i suppose a film like this is what happens when you have a decent script a talented experienced knowledgeable and goal oriented director two incredible actors playing the lead roles and just a very hard working supporting cast and crew khan and appear to have really great chemistry together and both shine on the big screen they look really good together the musical numbers weren't bad at all which was surprising considering how cheesy and long indian films' musicals are these days and you'll be happy to know that the indian costumes are very far from being cheesy as you'll get br br the beginning of the film was kind of slow the middle was really good the scenes leading to the climax were pretty dramatic but the ending was just awesome i have a few gripes and complaints about the dvd however while i loved the widescreen aspect ratio of the dvd i didn't like the fact that several other things were left out of the dvd for starters there are no subtitles now english being my first language it's not a problem however when some of the indian actors and actresses spoke it was at times difficult to understand what they were saying would have helped br br another thing that i would have appreciated on the dvd would be a reel or some kind of collection of outtakes and lastly how about a menu feature that would allow us to skip right to the musical numbers man some of those songs were really good on the flip side i throughly enjoyed watching the making of marigold br br i have tons more to say regarding the of this film and how much i liked it but i don't have the time nor do i want to keep on writing why i enjoyed it so much i hope that salman khan does more english films in addition to his hindi films and i certainly hope this hindi film will not be ali last bollywood film and i encourage the director to continue making bollywood film featuring salman khan ali and other big name actors just make sure the scripts are original and good br br 10 10 this is just a great love story film that your entire family can enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8705481290817261 Review: i had no expectations never saw previews for marigold and enjoyed the characters contemporary music and sharp dancing in this light hearted movie even though 98 of the dialog is english great thing for me i wish the dvd had subtitles to help with some of the quick moments when the character's accent can be difficult to understand i wouldn't judge this movie against bollywood films but just on it's own merits as fun entertainment a musical people movie br br i'm hooked on ali as an actress and her interviews in the bonus material indicate she is a nice person i have since watched this movie several times gets better each time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9377890825271606 Review: personally i don't like a lot of b w movies but there's something magical about this movie br br the movie starts with elizabeth lane barbara stanwyck liz writes a magazine column about how she's the of connecticut of course she's lying this becomes a problem when her publisher mr asks her to play host to a navy sailor over christmas in addition mr who's going to be alone for christmas invites himself up to the farm for the christmas party from there things just go crazy br br since the movie is set on a new england farm the movie has a warm holiday feeling plus the characters are hilarious mr is always shouting orders and friend felix is always yelling ' when things go wrong finally the movie ends the way a christmas movie should end a jolly fat man laughs and shouts what a christmas br br in short no matter what age you are you will love this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9033817648887634 Review: mention bollywood to anyone with a slight familiarity with the genre and the images usually conjured up are of tacky over the top musical numbers with costuming that makes vegas seem a of this perception is not helped by the whiff of that permeates most movies that have approached bollywood from an perspective willard romantic comedy marigold however takes a different tack it is not a wink wink look at those silly people and their clueless antics but a sincere appreciation of bollywood for its vitality its lack of irony and self consciousness br br it is obvious that the director has a tremendous affection and respect for bollywood while at the same time is bemused by its aspects and if you have a familiarity with bollywood you can appreciate what he does here in making a true hybrid of bollywood and hollywood movie conventions from one of the opening shots a flashback of the salman character as a child by the sea talking with his grandmother played by helen how many salman movies start with this same premise to the flashback sequence that is incorporated into the movie that marigold and prem has been filming anyone who has seen enough bollywood movies will recognize these references the story itself incorporates tried and true conventions from both hollywood and bollywood as well – the fish out of water meets duty to one's family at the expense of personal fulfillment the structure of the film follows the typical bollywood plot line of the more comical set up of the first half giving way to a more dramatic resolution of the second yet ultimately the sensibility of the film is that of hollywood with its understated wry humor and its story of a woman learning to believe in herself to reach self br br you couldn't have a movie inspired by bollywood if there weren't any musical numbers and this movie does not disappoint with seven of them unlike bollywood however the songs do not pop out of nowhere and transport its characters to a european locale or beach they exist as musical numbers that are part of the film that is being made reminiscent of how musical numbers were justified in busby berkeley movies as being part of a stage show or they come out of a situation where music already has a reason to be there – a sexy nightclub scene where prem teaches marigold to dance or a beach scene where there are musicians including a cameo from the singer performing all reflect the emotional state of the protagonists at that point in the movie often the music will take a conventional song from one genre and put a twist on it from the other so in one of the highlights of the film where marigold comes into her own the song is fairly typical of its genre – the female star singing and dancing among a line of women – but in this case it's blond ali looking like a total natural bollywood film star emoting and lip to the hindi lyrics with no subtitles br br also synonymous with bollywood are sumptuous visuals and marigold fulfills that aspect beautifully thanks to some of the top talent working in bollywood today the cinematographer is anil mehta who was also the cinematographer for and hum dil de the choreographer is merchant and production designer is both from hum dil de and you can really see the influence of hum dil de on this film – in fact the illuminated floor in one of the numbers was originally from which coincidentally has an embedded marigold pattern br br as for the cast carroll obviously has a penchant for spotting acting talent as evidenced by playing by heart – one of the first movies for both angelina jolie and phillippe and in this film he again hits the mark with ali one of the main reasons the film works is because of she makes a bitchy unappealing character sympathetic and her subsequent transformation believable and she is smart funny and sexy because she is smart and funny she and salman share excellent chemistry and that is one of the film's biggest strengths br br salman khan plays the role of prince charming here as filtered through his iconic role as prem this is old school prem however so expect a quiet subdued salman those used to him in his usual stripping may be disappointed – or relieved it's a sincere and sensitive performance from him marred only by poor of his english lines br br with a refreshing lack of cynicism and unabashed embrace of romantic love the film is a love letter to bollywood and hollywood movies of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796862006187439 Review: i saw marigold at a preview showing a few days ago and found it to be a thoroughly engrossing and enjoyable film the film is about a not so successful american actress who goes to india to act in a low budget film only to find herself stranded there when she finds on arrival that the film's financing has vanished along with the producers and investors a chance encounter with an indian film shooting nearby leads her to be hired for a small dancer role in that since indian films incorporate a significant amount of singing and dancing this is a problem for marigold who has two left feet not to mention a personality so tightly wound up and that she can hardly hear the music let alone feel it as prem the choreographer of the film her to do br br but prem the word not the person means love and prem the person not the word seems to embody that emotion in the way he deals with all around him whether it be his production assistant friends who introduced marigold to the shoot the narcissistic and arrogant leads of the film or the bitchy and uptight marigold herself soon under his expert and endearing treatment marigold finds her feet literally and figuratively br br i must say a word for those not familiar with the use of song and dance in indian films unlike american musicals the story progresses through these dance numbers as plot developments unfold and character transformations occur in parallel with the dancing it should also be pointed out that indian dance is about a lot more than mere movement an essential part of it is the of the feelings and emotions while telling the story of the dance this is the main purpose of the dance and the dancer br br that marigold reaches this stage of accomplishment is demonstrated in a stunning dance number about midway through when marigold while performing the dance she is required to do for the film within the film also expresses her love for prem it is an amazing performance by ali especially when one considers that she is not used to dancing in her films or emoting her character's feelings via dance it shows her skill as an actress as well as how much hard work she has put into the role br br of course no romantic film can work without a credible prince charming salman khan who plays the role of prem fits the role to a t even when it turns out that he is a prince not so charming he does not lose the audience's sympathy salman has been ruling hindi cinema sometimes called bollywood for many years now and it is worth remembering that his first leading role was also as prem he is completely charming sweet adorable sexy and vulnerable for those who have never encountered him on screen before be prepared to be hit with mega doses of sheer magnetism he and ali make a lovely pair and are as well matched in their acting as in their appearance br br will they manage to work out their problems it doesn't seem possible as we hear the last song of the film a lovely blending of fact and fantasy reality and metaphor the ending certainly took some of the audience i saw it with by surprise but they were left satisfied the songs are used very cleverly they are in hindi for the film within the film sequences and in english for other occasions but their meaning is always clear from the context and choreography br br marigold is a very satisfying romantic comedy yes there is quite a bit of humor as well in it the indian locations and costumes give it a fairy tale quality a story which can be to a modern fairy tale br br if you are or have been curious about indian cinema but were hesitant to try it this is an excellent introduction it captures the color and of indian films not only in the costumes and jewelry which are quite impressive but also in the lively dances and world sound music br br if you are a fan of ali you should watch it for her excellent acting in portraying a selfish demanding high woman who nevertheless has an inner attraction that inspires the love of two men if you are a girl you will enjoy admiring lovely costumes and ogling her hunk of a leading man if you are a guy you can not only admire ali in her sexy costumes but learn from salman khan what it takes to bring out the loving heart even from someone as edgy as marigold Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518217444419861 Review: marigold is by far the best take on bollywood i have ever seen i didn't grow up with bollywood but i've seen a few hundred of them now i'd say it leaves mira nair and even merchant and ivory of talkie almost in the dust willard carroll the director really loves bollywood and he has the self confidence to allow us to know it there's humor but no arch ironic no of course i don't really mean this stuff as jerry lee lewis would say he gets it and so he can let us have it too the joy of a bollywood movie experience along with touches that are supplied by a stepping into the story role br br it's a story about a caustic bitchy beautiful american b movie actress she's only been in movies with numbers in their titles like fatal attraction 3 who finds herself in a different bollywood movie from the one she went to india to be in 3 has its while she was en route apparently because its producers are now in jail salman khan in real life a bollywood mega mega star is the dancing master of the delightful written on the fly movie she has now been pulled into is this before or after i go blind and through the sweetness of his mildly gifted character she learns more than how to find her inner ecstatic dancing ability br br the strong beginning gives you both bollywood a super energetic troupe of dancers in front of the both funny an familiar to the western viewer as well as providing the high musical thrill we love in a hindi movie and salman on screen from the outset no bollywood 20 minute wait for the hero he has on an indian costume with kit carson style western movie fringe all in white br br ali actress character is pleasing to the western viewer she's blonde which is traditional for a white person in a bollywood movie and visually understandable casting but she's a robust girl not the ethereal kind of we're usually presented with and she's a more or less three dimensional total bitch carrying on profane and abusive cell phone conversations with a boyfriend and agent in the us br br we also have scenes of women who are having problems with each other going out to a bar to deal with them the capacity for people not getting along to relate and have emotional conversations is traditional in hindi movies but we seldom see much of any such thing going on between women other than the discussion between mother and daughter about the daughter's choice of groom let alone strangers unrelated people let alone bar going so the spirit is the same the details are fresh and i was completely delighted by this br br i only saw it once at a preview showing attended by the director a fine speaker and question he and salman got to be brother like good friends over the making of it he loves india he has plans to make a wizard of oz movie in india i can't get too detailed about songs when i've seen them just once except to say i liked them all they range from a happy parody of the bollywood number in the movie within the movie the ladies' costumes with hats and it's a beach scene on dresses are worth the cost of a ticket alone to a lovely reflective many romantic song in a sadder and more serious part of the movie br br mix of hindi and english in the music and it works br br salman khan gets a lot of credit from me for to unusual projects this and e mann and good judgment about which ones to be in carroll said he was full of suggestions and ideas all along the way and totally fine i e not narcissistic at all whether carroll accepted or rejected them clearly just a pro who loves being involved and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8631597757339478 Review: it's a unique film as it gives us our only chance to see the young noel coward in all his ironic glory because he seems so reserved detached he's perfect for the role of an cad who matter of uses all those around him however in the deadly serious no pun intended last act when coward must make like the flying he's much less comfortable br br but his way with an is and macarthur have given him some gems macarthur really he was the wit of the pair br br the film is superbly lighted by the great lee but has little camera movement aside from a storm sequence and cared about one thing getting their dialogue on screen note h m themselves have blink and you'll miss 'em cameos as bums in the scene br br the most notable supporting player is the one and only alexander notorious broadway columnist and close friend of both macarthur and coward who appears as one of the bitchy authors always kept waiting in the reception room of publisher coward br br curious that would agree to do a film that clearly the legendary round table of which he was a founder and macarthur something of an member br br the actually won an oscar for best story though that victory is probably due more to imposing presence than any brilliance in the plot it's coward and the dialogue you remember Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.892557680606842 Review: i saw this film over 20 years ago and still remember how much i loved it it really touched me and i thoroughly enjoyed noel work in it highly recommended atmospheric and touching br br i think of this film from time to time and am disappointed it hasn't enjoyed as much of a revival as many classic films hadn't realized til i searched for it today that it won an academy award for best original story for ben and charles macarthur br br basically it involves a nasty character who destroys career and is cursed because of it he dies but is allowed redemption if he can convince someone to shed a tear over him the bulk of the movies shows him in pursuit of this goal well written and lovely i had known him for his plays so i was surprised to see him in this role on tv late one night in new york a must see if you ever have the opportunity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741171598434448 Review: spoilers spoilers it's easy to see why the script for this film won an oscar at least during the first half my head was spinning from all of the snappy lines by noel coward plays a new york publisher why don't you publish books that you like ' what and corrupt the public ' who charms and manipulates his many on then he dies in a plane crash and the story turns into a bizarre flying take off in which coward must find someone who truly him before his soul can rest in peace very enjoyable until it gets bizarre viewed at in in march 2003 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8178223371505737 Review: noel coward is perfectly cast as a suave vain selfish well educated upper class publisher the literary crowd that at his office is equally lacking in depth and seems concerned only with their status and success they constantly meet at noel publishing office in the hope of gaining favor for their next book and to make sure they are not left out on the latest gossip in the artistic realm br br cora is a young idealist and poet who believes her love can change noel coward and that they can establish a long lasting relationship she ends her relationship with her fiancé to become lover however noel returns to his playboy ways after 6 months and ends the relationship this breaks heart and she eventually returns to her fiancé who has since lost his job and self respect after losing cora br br the story picks up when noel coward leaves new york city by plane chasing after a new lover a concert pianist who is just as shallow as he is however a storm is encountered and the plane crashes into the sea killing noel god takes pity on him and grants him one month on earth to find someone who will cry for him otherwise he is condemned to wander the earth never to find rest for all eternity br br the climax takes place on a dim rainy night and ends with a prayer and a miracle a strange redemption occurs the death experience teaches noel the true values of life although his former associate artists are incapable of understanding his message br br the film has beautiful music and the scenes are classic film noir unfortunately it is not on dvd or vhs for those who enjoy this type of movie it is a classic masterpiece noel dialog is sharp and witty and no one could play the part better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719199538230896 Review: the piano teacher is all about huppert's character a middle aged classical piano instructor with a stoic facade behind which lurks a powerfully compelling personality unsatisfying as a story but intriguing as a character study the film follows the huppert character through the term of her anguished relationship with a pupil delivering superb performances in the process not for everyone the piano teacher will play best with those into foreign films and character driven dramas dealing with dark issues a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787687659263611 Review: this film is utterly amazing from the performances of huppert and to screenplay and direction there is not a single misstep the film may put some people off with it's hard sexual subject matter and with it's slower pace but it really is a masterful piece of cinema so do not let it's challenging ways keep you away br br powerful and deserving every award it won in cannes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587142467498779 Review: be prepared for the trip to la pianiste the psychological sickness of the main character wonderfully played by huppert goes beyond any limit you could expect the most stunning part of it is that you start feeling compassion for the character erika trash sexuality no scenes though perversion incestuous relations haneke gives us a crude meal heavy to digest sometimes the only way you can escape the of some scenes is to start laughing at it the mise en is maybe not the most appealing part of the movie it has obvious sometimes scandinavian notes static long scenes but never boring the vienna settings the french language used make the whole look like a european blend the permanent music background is beautifully chosen above all both of the cannes awards for best actors are well deserved one of the greatest performance of the year by one of the greatest french actress ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.97590172290802 Review: this film is one of my favorite christmas classics sure it's fluff it's not relevant but when did movies being simply entertaining and fun become a bad thing no this movie is definitely a good thing as martha stewart appropriately would say barbara stanwyck is so appealing in this film and dennis morgan perfectly compliments her both of them have charm and warmth to spare they are assisted by a crew of those incredible character actors who seem to have disappeared since the 40's and 50's sydney greenstreet s z sakall reginald gardiner and una o'connor among them where are characters like this today not one role could have been better cast bette davis thankfully refused this role as beneath her and she was right to refuse it she would have attempted to steam roll over everyone and everything around her and completely destroyed the film stanwyck was a strong actress but had the wisdom to play this lightly she has seldom been more appealing and is pitch perfect morgan is the essence of the nice guy because his part is the least there is a tendency to overlook his skill just the fact that he could hold his own surrounded by such distinct character actors is an accomplishment in itself but he too is absolutely perfect as jefferson jones skip the ill advised and pointless 1992 remake and watch this bright sparkling holiday gift Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8000291585922241 Review: i have seen this movie just once and i'm looking forward to see it again and again dear david from why did you bother to write a comment on this movie i only think we can think about you after reading you comment is that you're a non sexual person like erika in the movie and you are not ready for the new cinema that is coming up i guess you are a bit old and sexual expression is not part of your the cannes film festival is by far the best movie festival and i'm is my pleasure to say that this film was awarded with best actress best actor and grand prix isabelle huppert is magnificent as always who would do this movie like her one of her best performances ever the music is fantastic and once more michael haneke puts reality in the big screen it's like a kind of movie because of the topic try to see it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741578698158264 Review: yes i felt like i had been gutted after first seeing it but not until the next day did i begin to see the true brilliance of this creation i won't repeat much of what has already been said by those who appreciate the film but there is one new area i want to touch on spoilers why exactly did the teacher put the broken glass in the student's pocket most reviewers have noted that it only reflected her cruelty and reaction to an unsatisfactory performance i must disagree watch the scene again huppert is moved to tears as she watches her student playing on stage the student is quite an expressive girl crying her fears just the opposite of huppert's character there is a scene later in the film after the girl is injured when huppert discusses the accident with the girl's mother the mother visibly upset states we gave up everything so she could study piano and huppert immediately snaps you mean she gave up everything don't you br br so it was my thought that huppert was simply saving this young expressive student from her own destiny she didn't want the girl to end up like her repressed hardened condemned to a life of gradually killing the soul in the pursuit of perfection maybe she saw herself on the stage years ago before things grew bad maybe she wished she had escaped when she was that age is she ruining the student's life or simply freeing her br br for me that realization made all the difference in what i experienced through this film brilliant Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8883211016654968 Review: this movies made me suffer and i loved it loved it it haunted me for days i think erika is the kind of character you simultaneously loathe and lament the most terrifying sex scene ever caught on film this is the best of work so far he is the only living director to pace since kubrick the violence in this film is gorgeous in a word the film is about self hatred in a sentence the film is about trying to find love in order to stop hating yourself and finding that that is a hopeless hope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934840202331543 Review: reading through the comments there seems to be a lot of nonsense about the emotional banality of la pianiste i find this hard to comprehend given the outstanding performance by isabelle huppert huppert is gripping she manages to convey perfectly the woman on the edge full of self hate and delusion br br the film is wonderfully paced and judged it would be so easy to portray the lead as a ridiculous figure consider the scene in the porn store for instance somehow huppert is able to carry it off partly because of her brilliant performance but also because the director makes her surreal life real and identifiable br br don't ignore this film it is one of the most startling and engaging films and performances i have seen br br trust boris Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973604679107666 Review: if it is true that is a two sided coin which contains the whole in the diverse expression of its opposites then the cinematic portrait of erika has its reality professor treats her piano students with a kind of fascist sadism while longing for the same for herself her outward expression projects her desire that is why she can hurt without guilt or remorse br br along comes talented charming handsome young walter benoit who is attracted to her because of her passion and her intensity he wants to become her student so as to be close to her she rejects him out of hand but because of his talent the vienna votes him in he falls in love with her again she pushes him away but he will not take no for an answer and thereby begins his own descent into depravity and loss of self respect br br the question the viewer might ask at this point is who is in control the sadist or the masochist indeed who is the sadist and who the masochist it is hard to tell is it the person who has just been greatly abused both psychologically and physically who is actually lying wounded on the floor in grotesque triumphant and fulfillment or is it the person who is rushing out the door giving the order that no one is to know what happened br br but erika is not just a freak she is a sex extreme freak she wants to experience the extremes of human sexuality while maintaining the facade of respectability actually that isn't even true she says she doesn't care what others think she doesn't care if they walk in and find her bleeding on the floor because she is in love love she calls it for her sex and love are one and the same br br at one point walter tells her that love isn't everything how ironic such a is to her how gratuitous the comment br br the movie is beautifully cut and masterfully directed by michael haneke who spins the tale with expert camera work and carefully constructed sets in which the essence of the action is not just clear but as in the bathroom when walter himself high above the top of the stall to find erika within he also employs a fine of the players so that they are always where they should be with well timed cuts from one angle to another this is particularly important in the scene in which erika like a blood drained corpse caught in stark white and black light lies under her lover rigid as stone here for the most part we only see her face and the stark outline of her neck with its we don't need to see any more br br the part of erika is perfect for isabelle huppert who is not afraid of extremes indeed she excels in them i have seen her in a number of movies and what she does better than almost anyone is become the character body and soul like the woman she plays in this movie she is of what others may think and cares little about her appearance in a sense what matters to her is the performance and the challenge no part is too demanding no character too depraved it's as if huppert wants to experience all of humanity and wants us to watch her as she does she is always fascinating and nearly flawless she is not merely a leading light of the french cinema she is one of the great actresses of our time who has put together an amazingly diverse body of work br br i think it is highly and us a wonderful and striking contrast to compare her performance here with her performance in the la from 1977 when she was 22 years old there she was apple sweet in her red hair and and her pretty face and her cute little figure playing a parisian apprentice her character was shy about sex and modest just an ordinary french girl who hoped one day to be a here she is a self destructive witch bitter with hateful knowledge of herself shameless and entirely depraved br br huppert is fortunate in being an actress in france where there are parts like this for women past the age of hollywood could never make a movie like this in the american cinema only a handful of the very best and hardest working actresses can hope to have a career after the age of about thirty huppert greatly increases her exposure because of her ability and range but also because she is willing to play unsympathetic roles here and also in la 1995 in which she plays a vile spiteful br br do see this for isabelle huppert you won't forget her or the character she brings to life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797134399414062 Review: overall i found this film good exceptional acting with disturbing scenes some essential some useless and weak second half contains spoilers the film is divided in 2 parts i thought the first half of the pianist was terrific we meet erika wonderful isabelle huppert a piano teacher and get introduced to her world she is single struggling to find her space against an over protective and borderline mother we understand that she has lost or has seldom experienced love as a physical emotional chemistry she herself by being sharp and offensive to people releases her sexual tensions in sex shops as a voyeur or in sadistic self this first half is very clinical and builds an incredible tension in the film almost unbearable br br then comes walter a young handsome and outgoing man played superbly by benoit though he gets to feel coldness in the beginning he seduces her and slowly fortress he loves her deeply but she needs him to her sadistic desires then when she is about to fall for him he is disgusted by her world and in the end we discover that erika is unable to love or feel at all especially since walter is portrayed as someone impossible not to love this is the second half of the film very touching as we see inability inexperience to love lead her to self destruction this second half seemed less mastered by haneke and sometimes had non credible ie too shocking scenes which the drama br br of course this is a crude film at least in the french version you see porn sequences from the sex shop daring mutilation and sex scenes the much talked about scene between and huppert was quite good i thought and is central to understand sick relation to love as to the actors huppert is marvelous all through the film gets better and better up to perfection and the mother is excellent br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982648491859436 Review: first of all i must say that i love this film br br it was the first film that i saw from director micheal haneke and i was impressed that how good the direction was good br br haneke surely knows how to direct actors what i found is also scenario at first you saw a woman who is very straight and seems to be a good piano teacher and very well loved and respected from everybody in her entourage then you realise that she has a mother who is a freak and is too much present in her life now you know that she is deranged that she has emotional problems but you don't know exactly what and then you fall into her dark side but her dark side is only reveal when a student fall in love with her she can't herself anymore br br the roles are very and difficult to play but isabelle huppert is marvellous in her role and she deserves the recognition she had at cannes festival benoit is very solid too but a little bit eclipse by huppert's performance br br there is one thing that i found strange in the scenario is how the character played by is not very credible he is too talented it is rare that a person is a piano but pass the most of the his time to play hockey and study it think that it is a weak point but only a minor flaw br br i just saw the movie once so i can't do a very complete critic because i didn't the movie i like what i saw so i give the film a 8 5 10 br br oh yeah as for the end haneke showed that he really wanted to shock his audience a motivation that don't think is necessary to make movies but haneke does it with style and precision that is why his film is better than moi for example br br vince Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.778719961643219 Review: i totally disagree with the comments of one of the critics before me who bashed the film having read the book being impressed by it although this is a kind of literature that you cannot really like similar to hubert writing i expected being shocked but the effect was more subtle than this isabelle hubert is a brilliant actress who manages to convey a multi layered character there are many scenes that totally focus on her and her subtle changes and i can imagine few actresses who would do so well with so much disregard for their own reputation or image there is this coldness distance cruelty and at the same time there's this helplessness hurt and pain there's a person who's in control and controlled at the same time maybe this is not realistic although when you read the newspaper you'll read about much worse than this but there's a truth to it that is very difficult to bear i think it's an excellent film but i did not enjoy watching it it's not boring but there are times when i wished it would end btw her male counterpart is very well acted as well and i think well chosen too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9274205565452576 Review: isabelle huppert portrays a talented female piano teacher who is staid unfriendly and distant in public and bitter towards her students she with violence and frustration and her sexual life is solitary and perverse she lives with her overbearing mother who obsessively drives her to become noticed and so advance in life as a talented pianist the key to the characters of both mother and daughter is ' these characters cannot change their impulses anymore than a rabbit caught in headlights can avoid death br br the piano teacher meets a young attractive talented pianist who from the beginning is attracted to her they start a relationship in the most unconventional way but from the outset she makes perverse and violent terms that he must perform on her which him enough to want to the relationship before it has really begun br br the film ties itself to the female lead isabelle huppert amazes with a brutal completely convincing performance as the piano teacher she cleverly shows a woman who is drawn to beauty and perversion but her violence is fed by her perverted impulses as a film that is so character driven you know it would not work half as well had she acted poorly br br this is powerful intelligently acted and intelligently and sensitively adapted from the novel the camera work also suits the film there are what i can only think to call framing shots where the director holds a scene and forces the eye to about this is done extremely effectively against a blank bathroom wall and is a further testament to the director's mastery br br expect to be disturbed and by this film but be brave have the guts to go and see it this is a very private look into essentially one person's life but do not expect to be entertained in the hollywood sense there are no car chases in this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9218839406967163 Review: at the end of my review of i wrote that i was intrigued with haneke as a film maker this is what led me to get the dvd for la pianiste which i just finished watching about a half hour ago br br it's all been expressed here at imdb and in many of the external reviews the gruesomely twisted that would an individual like huppert's erika who is still trying after years and years to please her mother at the expense of everyone and everything else in her life beginning with her self she's repressed everything that would free her from her self imposed bondage including of course her sexuality which has literally to the point of madness to where she can no longer even begin to comprehend what a genuine loving impulse would feel like br br this is a graphic portrait of a severe emotional cripple one who never found the strength to get out of her childhood situation and become a functioning adult i think this subject relates to all of us we're all striving for but there are needs so many conflicting needs most of which are not even on the conscious level it also deals brilliantly with the contrast between what one about sexually and the reality of those fantasies as well as the consequences of choosing to share one's sexual fantasies with another human being huppert's character gets what she asks for in the course of the film and it is hardly the experience she had imagined it to be br br regarding the much discussed scene in the bathroom i really appreciated how this sequence had all the possible erotic charge for the viewer i mean sucked out of it because of the prior scene where she put the glass in the girl's pocket by the time she's acting out her let's see if this guy is worthy scenario in the bathroom we've already found out that she's dangerously disturbed and so it's not a turn on her little domination session with our poor unsuspecting br br i think another incredible achievement of this movie is how about halfway through it i completely forgot that it was not in english and that i was reading sub titles that has never happened before in any foreign movie and i've seen quite a few br br in this film like the ending is not all wrapped up in a nice little tidy bow but unlike we do at least get some sense of despite the fact that we do not even know for sure whether huppert's character is alive or dead after experiencing la pianiste when it comes to michael haneke i am needless to say more than a trifle intrigued Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.38592666387557983 Review: given the acting roles he played in the 1940s casper ferrari mr peters jerome k ex superintendent count it surprises many of his fans to learn that originally sidney greenstreet made a name for himself in comedies in the west end and broadway he was usually such a total villain or serious actor to the public that his comic talents were ignored in fact he actually did make four comedy appearances one a spoof of his villainous portrayals with his villainy partner peter lorre in a cameo appearance his best total film appearance in a comedy was probably that of magazine publisher alexander in christmas in connecticut although his half mad soap tycoon in the is a close second despite some problems with the screenplay it is a good film and usually revived in the christmas season br br elizabeth lane barbara stanwyck writes a column in american magazine for where she gives household tips and cooking she is the 1945 version of martha steward except that ms steward is a cook and house owner and can for trying out and testing what she stanwyck can't her cooking are those of her friend felix s z sakall a chef and the house she describes as her home a model farmhouse in connecticut belongs to her unofficial boyfriend architect john reginald gardiner gardiner really would not mind marrying stanwyck but she is not fully ready to consider a final commitment to him br br as the film begins an american is by the nazis this is jefferson jones dennis morgan a sailor he spends two weeks in a raft before being rescued publicity value greenstreet decides to grant morgan's wish to have a genuine old fashioned christmas in connecticut he basically tells stanwyck that she will entertain morgan and himself at her farm for the holidays stanwyck is unable to explain that the image of herself complete with her ability to flip and raise a baby she supposedly had with her husband is a lie if she does she will be fired as will her immediate boss dudley robert in a moment of depression she accepts proposal of marriage and then gardiner finds his connecticut home is into becoming the actual home of stanwyck and himself and their baby br br of course aside from putting off meddling curiosity stanwyck and morgan find that they are falling in love much to the annoyance of gardiner he does actually expect that stanwyck will still marry him following occurs as lies piles on lies and as neighbor's babies succeeds neighbor's babies before greenstreet begins to wonder if he is missing something but it is a comedy so everything works out well even greenstreet at the conclusion is amused by the entire madness his celebrated hearty that of santa clause for a change this is not a classic comedy certainly not a great one but amusing enough for the season to be worth watching in december Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614526629447937 Review: first of all those who are faint at heart should definitely avoid this film even those like me who are to most graphically violent and sexual acts in movies should beware i'm not telling you to steer away from the film but be aware that what you're about to see is some disturbing material definitely not a pleasing film to watch but nothing is put on screen strictly for shock value but i must admit when i watched the film for a second time i had to skip to the next chapter when the razor blade scene came up br br the main character is one of the most unsympathetic sympathetic characters i can think of but we start to better realize the humanity of her character later in the film's second act in one scene she broken glass in one of her student's jacket pocket after being dissatisfied with her apparently unsatisfactory performance and getting nervous when in front of a live audience the student goes into her pocket and cries out with pain as she stares at her blood stained hand next to the razor blade scene that disturbed me most the student's mother is not much more sympathetic than she when she gets word that her daughter won't be able to play she talks about it like she also got also her hand injured being one of those spoiled mothers who tries to torture her daughter into becoming an br br though the film intrigued me and caught my interest for the most part i felt more needed to be explained about isabelle huppert's character when a woman is fascinated by porno movies and engaging in that behavior herself you want to understand the root of the problem the movie establishes that she wants desperately to be loved then why the hateful attitude towards everyone why does she receive sexual pleasure from pain br br the acting is terrific and i liked the glossy stylized lighting altogether it's not a film i'd recommend if you're in the mood to be entertained but as i said it's very intriguing and i'm sure if i watched it a few more times i'd be able to spot certain subtleties that'll shed more light on aspects of the film i didn't realize initially br br my score 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979902446269989 Review: as with all haneke films make your own decision don't be swayed by what you read and if you are interested in someone using the medium of film for their own unique ends see it yourself isabelle huppert is stunning in this film combined with haneke these two never pull their punches haneke reels us in with the lure of golden boy benoit but this is an anti romance as much as funny games was an anti thriller you'll have to force yourself to watch much of it and the catharsis is much more in the range of sustained anxiety than any kind of emotional release but it's incredibly and thought provoking haneke continues to hold up a mirror to how western civilization is or has become people may turn their noses up at this but it's only taking what did in happiness a few steps further while grounded in reality much of what erika huppert does can be viewed as emotional metaphor i'm not recommending it but i wouldn't you either it definitely divides people but given it's largely about repression that's no surprise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9232850670814514 Review: after i saw la pianiste several years ago i said to myself that i would never see it again so powerful and disturbing it was time went on but i could not get the movie and its main character erika out of my mind the story of a respected piano teacher in vienna cool and collected on the surface an expert in classical music with the inner world so dark and disturbing with the demons of fear self loathing and self destruction strong enough to ruin her demanded more than one viewing i read the book the piano teacher by the controversial nobel prize winner in literature that the film is based on and after reading it i saw the film again second time all pieces of puzzle came to the right places not very often an outstanding harrowing book is transferred to the screen with such as le pianiste three actors gave outstanding performances franz piano music soaked in the morbid humanity is another bright star of the movie br br i only have one problem with vision there is a scene in the film where haneke made some changes to character comparing to the novel in the book the she went to reveal herself to walter the young student in the who became attracted to her was in a letter as soon as he realized what he was dealing with and showed to her how much he was repulsed by that she had stopped communicating with him erika of the book would never chase walter to throw herself to him she kept everything inside she did not like to act she was not a chaser she loved to watch the big scene during the hockey game was not necessary it tried to make erika sympathetic and of course huppert was heartbreaking but it took the mystery that surrounded her did not write that scene it sounded and looked false in otherwise excellent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9226819276809692 Review: erika is a woman with deep sexual problems at the start of the film we see her arriving home late when her older mother protests erika goes into a frenzy attacking the older woman without pity erika as it turns out is a musical teacher of a certain in the where she teaches when we next see her she is the model of but she shows a cruel side in the way she attacks a young male student because she feels he is wasting his time and hers the same goes for the insecure anna a talented girl who erika hates maybe because she sees in the young woman a promise that she is not willing to promote br br at the end of the day we watch erika as she goes into an amusement area and proceeds to one of the where pornographic material is shown erika is transfixed as she watches the things that are being performed on the screen on another occasion erika comes to a drive in where a movie is in progress her attention goes toward a parked car in which two lovers are performing a sex act the camera lingers on erika as she is lost in watching what the two lovers are doing until she is surprised by the young man inside the car erika flees horrified she's been discovered br br when a wealthy couple invites erika to perform in a in their opulent home she meets an eager young man walter who is related to the hosts walter is immediately taken with playing the young man is a talented pianist himself his to compliment erika is met with on her part walter decides to audition for master class and is accepted br br thus begins walter pursuit of erika who is taken when she realizes what the young man's motives really are in turn erika begins to about walter in ways that only her mind could imagining what she would like him do when and if they get together walter gets turned off by the letter erika has written to him detailing sexual acts that are repugnant to the young man br br the film's ending reminded us of the last sequence of mr current we are taken to a concert hall where erika is going to perform she is seen stalking the lobby looking for the arrival of walter who goes on into the hall without noticing her expression to the camera reveals a lot more of her state of mind in that last minutes of the film as she flees the lobby area after inflicting a wound on herself the camera abandons her and concentrates on the facade that seems to stay on the screen for a long time br br la pianiste is a personal triumph for isabelle huppert this magnificent actress does one of her best appearances on the screen guided by the sure hand of michael haneke one of the most interesting directors working today ms huppert's works with economic gestures yet she projects so much of her soul as she burns the screen with her erika br br the supporting cast does wonders under the director's guidance annie always excellent is perfect as mother she seems to be the key of whatever went wrong with her daughter there is a hint of incest that is played with in the context of the film benoit is perfectly cast as walter this young actor does a wonderful job in the film as the young man so in love with a woman that is possessed by demons that he'll never be able to chase away or get her to love him in a normal manner br br michael haneke films are always disturbing to watch yet they offer so many rewards because he dares to go where other men don't the magnificent music heard in the film are mainly by and two composers that are own favorites the movie is helped tremendously by christian cinematography Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660431742668152 Review: in the first twenty minutes we are swept away by several powerfully portrayed emotions a suffocating and overbearing mother has a violent argument with her live in old daughter a piano teacher and professor of music 's love for her pupils expressed in critical the joy that music can inspire both in the listener and the performer within this short space of time our senses have been assaulted convincingly with very real characters we are also swept away by powerfully performed music and shown the difference between great and mediocre performance with a lot of attention to nuance such material alone would have been the basis for an outstanding film of appeal but the trend in french cinema being what it is it goes deeper exploring the repressed sexuality of the teacher the expression of sexual freedom and subsequent breakdown within a context of passionate attraction and the inevitable cycle of real abuse we are drawn to her suffering and at least initially wonder how much suffering may be related to the accomplishment of genius particularly in the composers she admires the piano teacher contains graphic dialogue and depictions of sex and brutality in scenes that some people might rather not watch the scenes are essential to the dilemmas which the film seeks to raise and so can hardly be called gratuitous a great film it may be but mainstream viewing it is not Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8619223833084106 Review: michael haneke is known for his disturbing movies like funny games this time he adopted die which is probably her best work so far always writes about abusive behaviour in families and especially of the of women in a society br br erika isabelle huppert works as a piano teacher at the she still lives with her mother annie they even sleep in the same bed already a hint of something strange erika bullies her students the same way she's bullied by her mother and secretly watches porn movies and plays games with herself a student walter benoit falls in love with her but she refuses to simply sleep with him she wants to play her games with him but he's disgusted he reluctantly follows her rules which means disaster for both of them br br haneke has a very clear picture language everything is filmed in a almost way so the complex characters and story are enhanced br br people who don't know austria very well may be don't realize how essential the setting is for the story as well as other great austrian writers like thomas suffers from the coldness and in austrian families and society at least people are often unable to articulate their pains wishes they suppress their emotions so there often enough is no real love affection and in their families in a society where it's more important to show a perfect facade to society even if this means to protect crimes within families as erika and her mother protect walters rape of erika to avoid a scandal than to deal with your emotional problems it's probably no wonder that freud founded the in vienna erika has a cold and distant relationship with her mother they only time they share some emotions is very violent and not at all loving erika replaces her hidden emotions with wishes for violence so that she can finally release some feelings but she has nobody who really wants to speak about her emotions so in the end she has to stab herself to ease her inner pain br br isabelle huppert shows her best performance of her career as well of most other actresses with a face you often see only a hint of emotion in her face a quick smile a glance with her eyes and in the end her pain is displayed without a single tear br br benoit and annie also turn in powerful performances but the movie belongs to huppert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857385158538818 Review: isabelle huppert must be one of the greatest actresses of her or any other generation la pianiste truly confirms it as if that wasn't enough annie plays her mother and annie is one of the greatest actresses of her or any other generation so as you may well imagine those pieces of casting are worth the horror we're put through isabelle and annie play characters we've never seen before on the screen a mother and daughter yes but with such that sometimes i was unable even to blink or to breath personally i don't believe in the director's intentions i don't believe they the intentions that is go beyond the shocking and the ending made me scream with frustration but i was riveted by the story written in the face of the sensational huppert and the of strength i highly recommend it to cinema lovers anywhere and to the collectors of great performances like me you can't afford to miss la pianiste Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517235159873962 Review: i saw this film at the 2001 toronto international film festival la pianiste reinforces the grim thesis i'm isabelle huppert won a well deserved best actress award at cannes for her portrayal of a woman who in her efforts to attain the artistic ideal loses her humanity trapped by her talent she her emotions and her sexuality until they can only be expressed in twisted and terrifying ways when a younger student falls in love with her our hopes rise but are soon dashed by the realization that she cannot experience love the way others can it is too late for her and the film's final 30 harrowing minutes are devoid of the beautiful music that carried the first 90 minutes the message seems to be that the music itself is not enough without the life and beauty it's describing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9403907656669617 Review: if you think piano teacher erika isabelle huppert in michael film la pianiste is the ultimate degree in the of perversion and darkness i've got news for you the piano teacher in novel la pianiste on which the film was based is twice as repulsive disgusting deranged and even more fascinating though there can't be words enough to translate the level of artistic that isabelle huppert has reached here above all other mortal actresses in activity today and who else could have played this character with such emotional power complete with the best piano playing dubbing an actor could deliver br br in the novel as in the film there are two big antagonists to the heroine her own mother wonderful wreck voiced annie in a part originally intended for jeanne moreau and austria itself the mother personifies perception of her native austria as a country that deceptively and perversely encourages racist fascist or at least behavior sexual and emotional repression and let's say ideals which are impossible to keep today without the danger of a mental breakdown br br la pianiste also deals with a very powerful and delicate issue how dangerous it is to reveal your fantasies to the one you think you love we tend to think our own sexual fantasies must be as exciting to others as they are to ourselves which may turn out to be a huge embarrassing and sometimes tragic mistake here learns the lesson in the most painful and humiliating of ways br br it must be mentioned that is one of the best known and praised authors in austria and europe well now she's got a nobel prize and that autobiographical passages can be in her novel as she herself was a pianist and had a reportedly difficult relationship with her mother the novel also includes long passages about childhood and adolescence so you kind of understand how she turned into who she is now haneke chose to hide this information in the film forcing us to wonder how she got to be that way don't we all know a erika out there but he very much the fabric of the book in his film unbearable honesty to the point where most secretive horrendous feelings painfully emerge envy cruelty violence jealousy hate misery sadism selfishness perversion etc all of them unmistakably human br br i thought la pianiste was a deeply moving film very disturbing and thought provoking with a handful of unforgettable scenes and that's just all i ask of movies it also made me buy and be thrilled by the book discover a fantastic author i hadn't read before and listen again and again to so my thanks to haneke and isabelle on the other hand if you're looking for light entertainment please stay away my vote 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822149872779846 Review: some users are confused about the identity of the armed men walking down the steps in the odessa staircase sequence these men are not but regular army troops br br the arrive at the scene a little later and they are the men on horses slashing at the crowd with their br br to experts on russian history correct me on this if i'm wrong br br but there are a couple of lines in the movie that apparently no one has commented on after the of the potemkin someone in the crowd on shore says kill the jews this is on screen for only a couple of seconds but it is there br br how cruelly typical of history not just in russia but in so many other countries to immediately and blame jews for any domestic trouble br br perhaps other parts of the movie are not historically factual but the against the jews is all too real comments anyone br br also why can't speakers of english learn to pronounce the name as instead of as potemkin there's a need in russian to distinguish the two possible of e as either ye or as yo sometimes two dots are used to distinguish these two but usually the difference simply has to be memorized Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08145498484373093 Review: it's fun and fast paced as one leads to another and another toward an inevitable surprising conclusion the suspense separates this holiday flick from all others one wonders how the pieces are going to fit both during the movie and in the future br br the character actors laid the foundation and entertained us in the process frank shows us what manipulation can get and ultimately what manipulation can cost uncle felix s z sakall sizes up each person for us while trying to protect barbara stanwyck and this helps us decide who we are going to root for in the end br br if we could ever achieve a perfect world imperfect people would likely have to undergo a series of events such as these br br a glaring weakness is that fake baby cry after it allegedly swallowed uncle watch i've heard more authentic crying from a doll in a toy store br br watch it and you'll really feel like you've been somewhere Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428836107254028 Review: i just finished watching this film for me the most outstanding work in this film was the music score while many silent film scores work very well with their scenes i feel that this is the best score i've come across the mutiny scenes in particular worked extremely well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647760391235352 Review: this is one of the best films i've seen from the silent era sad to say i've yet to see too many with the exception of chaplin keaton stuff very visually brilliant with insanely influential style in editing and composition really unique especially for its time camera angles and extremely hectic editing definitely a must see for the film nerd br br the downside is that it is a bit too in your face about its politics i have no problem with politics in film as long as they are subtle or at least somewhat as a backseat to the story also it's not an entertainment film which is fine but it's not something i'm going to watch a billion times this is art plain and simple like it or not br br worth an a for influence alone but based on personal enjoyment i give it an a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728858470916748 Review: i had before a feeling of for all russian films but after seeing this film i this is a unique masterpiece made by the best director ever lived in the ussr he knows the art of film making and can use it very well if you find this movie buy or copy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9119976162910461 Review: after reading a biography on the last russian nicholas ii and his failure to secure the support i decided to give this film a try br br i watched it with a completely open mind not knowing anything about it except its reputation br br these are the things that impressed me the most br br 1 the shots of and the soldiers used as extras more than once i stopped to think if this was done in this time and place 80 of this would have been computer generated br br 2 the realism in it from the infested meat to the shot of the sailor with his candle and the legend killed for a bowl of soup this movie makes no to the pc cause which thankfully hadn't been invented yet br br 3 the slow descent into madness of the odessa steps sequence from the first shot when the man appears you get the idea something might be wrong since the overall shots are composed though you end up feeling comfortable in your surroundings then an appears and people start falling in dramatic poses still the shots are composed until the appear into scene and the incredible shot appear this scene is easily worth the price of admission br br 4 the fact that this movie is 100 unadulterated propaganda then again when rambo fought in afghanistan he also was having something to do with propaganda only a different kind br br overall a film marred by a bit of a slow narrative nevertheless metropolis the cabinet of dr and this movie are perfect examples of inventive edgy movies that are still remembered for their merits today they really make modern movies look boring and repetitive Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.657742440700531 Review: have wanted to see this for a while i never thought i'd be watching it in a damp square london with 15 000 other people and all to a new score by the pet shop boys br br quickly that experience specifically a new departure from it seemed to suffer from the same problem the hugo wolf had when he wrote his opera der the long structure was a chain of short ones i e songs produced a more fluid integrated score although it was quite static on its own terms neither could they resist song a setting of the subtitled text worked in this respect a free standing meditation on the action of the odessa steps massacre during the action of that sequence itself was i'd go so far to say overall it was very exciting though which is surely what eisenstein was trying to achieve br br it is a very exciting film with editing taking the place of of tension or action in fact the film though beautifully shot and passionately acted it has a silent film melodrama but not in the excess of the hollywood comic style breathes through its careful editing pacing specific shots with a sense of the rate at which the audience will take them in and there's a huge range of perspective too either he had a lot of cameras or the sequences on the harbor and steps took a great deal of time br br super film which can be of sound as that's how the finished product would have been conceived 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740778207778931 Review: the famous closeup of their breakfast meat crawling with maggots still is recorded by fire in my or the wind filling the right places of the the fog better than carpenter's the fog cos is the real terror bursting out from human history instead of pirates ghosts but i tell something not even the magnificent scene in performed by brian di palma with the excellent music of ennio morricone in the filmed in slow motion can equal the effect of the original masterpiece of the crowd climbing down the we see not merely the baby but i remember the hand of a baby stepped by boot someone with no feet escaping at the last minute someone wearing glasses then a cut edition and then the same glasses broken by a bullet that passed through mini stories in a single scene Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8330103158950806 Review: may contain spoilers but of course it does not matter br br battleship potemkin is one stunning spectacle of haunting images the visual direction is well and has been inspiring the sheer scale of the film is impressive and the technique is certainly pioneering what is really amazing is to my mind the depth and effectiveness of a film devoid of proper literary script sound save the soundtrack decent image quality the faux profound self of today exceptional acting pretense etc what you get is a purely visual experience to be remembered br br btw the previous poster noted felt after a lot of suffering to give the heroes what they wanted the problem is that you think eisenstein is building up to a big final fight and then he tricks you it's a little cheap i would've rather seen a huge final action scene br br i must warn you that the end is not cheap and eisenstein wasn't being generous to the heroes history however was potemkin really did go through the squadron as it was shown in the film br br finally i'd strongly recommend seeing battleship potemkin to anyone more or less seriously interested in cinema see it with a fellow movie buff it kept me talking for hours however if you tend to consider films generally accepted as great or classic to be slow or boring this film might not be for you yet not much cheap entertainment here br br for me though it is a full 10 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7722923159599304 Review: based on actual events of silent film the battleship potemkin concerns an imperial russian ship on which abominable conditions lead to a mutiny shocked by conditions on the ship citizens of the port city odessa rally to the support and in consequence find themselves at the mercy of imperial forces who attack the civilian supporters with savage force br br potemkin is a film in which individual characters are much less important than the groups and crowds of which they are members and it achieves its incredible power by showing the clash of the groups and crowds in a series of extraordinarily and edited sequences amazingly each of these sequences manage to top the previous one and the film actually builds in power as it moves from the mutiny to the rally to the massacre on the odessa steps the latter of which is among the most famous sequences in all of film history filming largely where the real events actually occurred director eisenstein's vision is extraordinary as he builds not only from sequence to sequence but from moment to moment within each sequence some of the most memorable images ever committed to film br br to describe potemkin as a great film is something of an understatement it is an absolute essential an absolute necessity to any one seriously interested in cinema as an art form purely visual cinema at its most brilliant often imitated seldom never br br gary f taylor aka gft amazon reviewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773617386817932 Review: this film is a benchmark in non mainstream cinema history the use of montage represents a quantum leap from the relatively simple of strike eisenstein's 1st film take the scene on the steps and note the repeated shot of the soldiers descending to the point of the horrors that actually did happen a highly intelligent monumental film a must see for all film students Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9441855549812317 Review: is among the finest films ever made and possibly the best of the silent era was a pioneer of film form and his use of montage editing has influenced films to this day the odessa steps massacre footage is as powerful today as it was when first seen over 70 years ago do not pass up the chance to see this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669833779335022 Review: make sure you make this delightful comedy part of your holiday season if you admire dennis morgan or barbara stanwyck this film is a fun one to watch they really work well together as you would see in this movie the whole cast was very entertaining since i'm a dennis morgan fan this film was a real treat but everyone can enjoy it recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928461909294128 Review: this 1925 film narrates the story of the mutiny on board battleship potemkin at the port of odessa the movie celebrated the 20th anniversary of the uprising of which was seen as a direct precursor to the october revolution of following his montage theory eisenstein plays with scenes their duration and the way they combine to emphasize his message besides he uses different camera shot angles and revolutionary techniques the odessa steps sequence in potemkin is one of the most famous in the history of cinema the baby carriage coming loose down the steps after its mother has been shot was later recreated in brian palma's the it is clear that the film is one of the best ever made considering its time and how innovative it was though you need a little bit of patience and to be a real movie enthusiast to go through its 70 minutes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9568271636962891 Review: spoilers every major regime uses the country's media to it's own ends whether the nazi of certain or the televised chinese alternative of square governments have tried to influence the people through different since the beginning of time in 1925 though celebrating the failed mutiny of the russian communist government supported the creation of this film battleship a major piece of cinematic history it remains powerful and beautiful to this very day br br set aboard the battleship the crew are unhappy in miserable living conditions and with infested food they are angry at their upper class now though after the rotten food enough is enough led by the crew turn upon their masters and fight for their freedom br br as far as propaganda goes battleship is perfect presenting a positive light on the first unsuccessful communist mutiny the film was a useful soviet tool eighty years after the films release though and the ussr has disappeared completely off the map the amazing thing about this film though is that whilst the country it's message was intended for has disappeared the film remains a powerful and worthy piece of cinema br br written and directed by sergei eisenstein the film is surprisingly a joy to watch it is true that it is far from what we would nowadays consider but the film is a beautiful piece of art br br whether it be the scenes aboard the boat or the often talked about scene on the steps of odessa everything about this film is perfectly made the music is powerful and dramatic the lighting is flawless even the acting whilst slightly overdone is perfect for the piece basically there is no way to fault this film's end product br br it's impossible to know how the russian people received this film upon it's release praising a country which has not existed for fifteen years it's difficult for us to know the full spirits that the film inspires as a piece of art though it is magnificent beautiful from start to finish it is far from an easy watch but it is well worth the effort Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700725078582764 Review: the photography and editing of the movie is exceptional for the time period eisenstein builds upon each scene of the movie leading to the the revolt and the massacre at the town as much as the movie is a high point in the cinema it is also an example of realism by 1925 the soviet government actively used the arts including film as a means to spread the message of the revolution portrayal of the revolt on the battleship offers the viewer insight into the message of the soviet elite marxist theory and perspectives of class struggle are demonstrated as the sailors who represent the oppressed workers and the officers who represent the elite of society much of the film demonstrates the communist party message and how film was used as a tool of propaganda Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.926443338394165 Review: the movie touches the soul of the audience very much some scene in the movie is ultimate and tears comes out automatically i'm surprised by seeing this movie that any director can direct this type of movie in the year 1925 as a student of cinema i can say this movie helps a lot to understand use of montage first time when our teacher told us about this movie means genre of this movie we thought nothing could be there in this movie to understand but finally when sir explained it then we came to know how great this movie is lastly i can say it helps a lot understanding films and being a cinema student i can the viewers that they can see this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587233662605286 Review: it was surprising that a silent film could be so easy to watch the economy with which it has been edited and the films structure itself are the main elements that contribute to this br br the film really captures the spirit of the revolution that it is dealing with you really sympathise with the sailors and citizens of course this film has it's own agenda but as it is a practically redundant cause it can be viewed as a piece of entertainment in a much clearer sense br br the tension created on the screen is excellent starting with the battleship itself and then moving onto the mainland things believably and for a film of it's era it really is quite unflinching in revealing the sacrifices made by the characters in the film br br this really is worth sitting through that is if you can adjust your modern viewing habits for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804555177688599 Review: i did something a little daring tonight when i watched this movie i attempted to myself from silent movie scores sure when this film originally was distributed a piano score was probably played with it oftentimes the director would choose the score himself charlie chaplin often composed the scores of his later silent films but most of the music you hear on vhs tapes over silent films is in no way the same music that was supposed to be played when the film was first released and then again there were plenty of silent films that were played without a score i do not know the history of score so i decided to watch it for the medium this piece of art was produced within film br br soon after i turned the music off or should i say by the musical interpretation of the emotions on screen i became utterly attached to the film visually it is easily one of the most stunning of all films eisenstein was a master of composition the editing possibly the cinematic technique eisenstein is most famous for montage is extraordinary the mood of this film is anger and it stirred my passions violently br br it takes a lot of effort to enjoy a silent film especially a drama but films like battleship potemkin prove that this effort is entirely worth it come on you owe it to yourself to watch this film your education is incomplete without it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671042561531067 Review: there are only a handful of movies that were made on such a grand scale and made such a difference in the art of movie making br br is one of these movies and it should be on anyone's list looking to learn more about the history of cinema br br sergei m eisenstein directed this groundbreaking film that documents the horrors taking place on a russian battleship when the sailors finally against their superiors the locals embrace the them and support them things get ugly when a group of soldiers are sent to the small town to take care of business what follows is one of the most imitated scenes in the history of cinema anyone who has seen the and knows exactly what i mean br br overall i think this movie raised the bar for film making just as intolerance did a few years earlier if you do not mind silent films do yourself a favor and see br br if you don't like silent films watch anyway br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9127864837646484 Review: the battleship potemkin is now the oldest film i've seen and it is also the first silent film i've seen i heard a lot of good things about this movie so i got the tape out at home and i watched it when it ended i just thought that this was a classic masterpiece the story is based on the real life russian battleship potemkin you wouldn't think it but some of it was sad and disgusting sad being that the mother dies and the rolls down the stairway and disgusting being they have to eat rotten meat with maggots in it br br today it is still considered to be one of the best silent and russian films ever made i think that everyone should see it if they can find it you will be presently surprised at how good it is it's a must see classic 5 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9931548833847046 Review: on june 14 during the russian revolution of that year sailors aboard the russian battleship potemkin against their oppressive officers frustrated with the second rate treatment they receive and most particularly the infested meat that they are forced to eat the ship's crew led by the inspirational sailor decide that the time is ripe for a revolution and so begins sergei m eisenstein's rousing classic of russian propaganda the battleship potemkin ' br br the film itself is brimming with shining examples of stunning visual imagery the spectacles of an ship captain delicately from the side rope over which he had been tossed the body of a deceased lies peaceful upon the shore the sign on his chest reading killed for a bowl of soup close up shots of the fists of the hundreds of spectators who are finally fed up with the regime a wayward baby carriage careers down the odessa steps as desperate watch on with breath this scene was memorably borrowed by brian de palma for a particularly suspenseful scene in his 'the the barrels of numerous are leveled towards the vastly battleship potemkin br br however the film itself is best – not as a fragmented selection of memorable scenes – but as a single film and indeed every scene is hugely memorable though divided into five fairly distinct chapters the entire film flows forwards wonderfully at no point do we find ourselves losing interest and we are absolutely never in doubt of whose side we should be sympathetic towards br br the film is often referred to as propaganda and that is exactly what it is but this need not carry a negative 'the battleship was produced by eisenstein with a specific purpose in mind and it accomplishes this perfectly in every way planned by the soviet central committee to coincide with the 20th century of the unsuccessful revolution was predicted to be a popular film in its home country the of russian arts after the revolution it is somewhat unfortunate then that eisenstein's film failed to perform well at the russian box office reportedly beaten by allan 1922 film in its opening week and running for just four short weeks luckily despite being banned on various occasions in various countries 'the battleship fared more admirably overseas br br the film also proved a successful vehicle for eisenstein to test his theories of montage through quick cut editing and distant shots of the of extras the audience is not allowed to sympathise with any individual characters but with the revolutionary population in general eisenstein does briefly break this mould however in a scene where flees the ship officer who is trying to kill him and of course during the renowned odessa steps sequence as our hearts beat in horror for the life of the unfortunate child in the tumbling baby carriage the accompanying soundtrack to the version i watched largely featuring the orchestral works of served wonderfully to heighten the emotional impact of such scenes br br one of the greatest films of the silent era 'the battleship is a triumph of phenomenal film making and is a significant slice of cinematic history the highly exaggerated events of the film among other things there was never actually any violent massacre on the odessa steps have so completely themselves in the memory that we're often uncertain of the true history behind the depicted events this is a grand achievement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870629906654358 Review: the battleship potemkin was said to have been a favourite of charlie chaplin it presents a version of the mutiny that occurred in when the crew of the russian battleship potemkin against their officers of the regime br br the film is a textbook cinema classic and a masterpiece of creative editing especially in the famous odessa steps sequence in which innocent civilians are down in the bloodshed the happenings of a minute are drawn into five by frenzied cross cutting the film contains 1 300 separate shots and in 1948 and 1958 was judged the best film ever made by a panel of international critics the battleship potemkin is in the public domain in some parts of the world Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8901705145835876 Review: it finally hit me watching my vhs of christmas in connecticut what other film this one reminded me of if it weren't for the fact that the other was done 20 years later i'd say it was a remake br br just as rock hudson was a phony fishing expert for who had to get some on the job training at a fishing tournament barbara stanwyck plays an forties version of martha stewart br br stanwyck's a cooking columnist who's built up this whole image of living on a small connecticut farm with husband and baby cooking all these marvelous trouble is she's writes her column from her apartment in new york and doesn't know how to boil water but her writing is a hit with the public br br trouble comes when she's hijacked into cooking a home christmas dinner for a war hero sailor played by dennis morgan who gets to sing a couple of songs as well got to keep up the image at any cost and her publisher sidney greenstreet likes the idea so well that he invites himself to the dinner br br so with borrowed farm baby and reginald gardiner who'd like to make it real with stanwyck she tries to brazen it through br br christmas in now a classic and deservedly so the leads are warm and human and they get great support from the assembled players s z sakall as the hungarian restaurant owner friend of stanwyck from whom she gets her cooking information and una o'connor as the housekeeper have a nice chemistry between them reginald gardiner and stanwyck have no chemistry at all obvious to all but reggie and he's funny in his stuffed shirt way br br most people remember this film as one of sidney few ventures into comedy if he's not an outright villain a cynical observer of life or a tyrannical tycoon greenstreet is few other things on screen christmas in connecticut gave him a rare opportunity to burlesque his own image and he made the most of it br br in a biography of barbara stanwyck she mentions she enjoyed making christmas in connecticut as a welcome change from some villainous parts like double indemnity she'd been doing recently one of the things that made doing the film so enjoyable was that between takes director peter godfrey and greenstreet would do some impromptu entertaining of cast and crew with english music hall numbers made for a relaxed and warm set and the cast responded accordingly br br now if only someone had been filming those numbers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9470654129981995 Review: the silent film masterpiece battleship potemkin 1925 was commissioned by the soviet government to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the uprising of and to establish the event as an heroic foreshadowing of the october revolution of ironically the film's director sergei eisenstein was one of the earliest and most influential of a approach to film art subsequently eisenstein's and suspect politics would cause innumerable conflicts with government agencies insisting on socialist realism influenced by the russian film and through him by d w griffith's intolerance smuggled into russia in eisenstein constructed his films from a collision of rapidly edited images a montage of shots varied in length motion content lighting and camera angle without question the most memorable illustration of eisenstein's stylistic approach and probably the single most cited and studied sequence in world cinema history is the odessa steps sequence in potemkin br br in structure potemkin is a five divided into five narrative parts an organization clearly derived from the five act arrangement of western drama in men and maggots eisenstein the pre revolutionary oppression and of the working class sailors as the situation inevitably builds to mutiny even before the sailors and their upper class officers masters are visually introduced eisenstein establishes revolutionary conditions symbolically by the collision editing of waves breaking violently and at sea ship we witness crowded conditions eisenstein emphasizes the with shots of arbitrary harsh labor and most memorably the infested meat intended for the evening's meal the ship's physician is brought forward by the other officers to declare the meat perfectly suitable to be served with the dark soup boiling like the rage in with marxist the church also fails the men and we see one of them smashing a plate with words from the lord's prayer from two different camera angles in perhaps the first deliberate jump cut in cinema history br br identified by inter titles as drama on the and an appeal from the dead second and third parts depict the actual mutiny and the funeral of its leader and first hero of the revolution united by appeals to brotherhood the initial are joined by the entire crew in an attack on the officers a chaotic scene ensues whose violent passion is served well by eisenstein's editing techniques the quarters are and symbols of their privilege are destroyed the ship's doctor is thrown overboard accompanied by dramatic to the ridden meat and his dangling in the tragically death is the price paid for the revolt no without breaking eggs and he is laid out with dignity on an odessa pier hundreds of ordinary odessa citizens gather with the sailors to honor him and to pledge death to the shots of fists and signal the birth of revolutionary consciousness br br the complex and unforgettable odessa steps sequence constitutes the film's fourth act it begins with uplifting music and a series of close ups and medium shots on the faces of diverse people on the shore and selected objects baby carriage suddenly as exclaims a title card in huge letters the music stops and lines of soldiers with drawn rifles and fixed appear at the top of the steps here eisenstein releases the full force of collision editing as nearly a hundred shots are pieced together to contrast the mayhem and of the with the relentless assault of the soldiers driving the citizens down to the horses and flying of the waiting below the mise en scene is framed by a statue of caesar at the top of the stairs and a church at the bottom symbolic for oppressive institutions and the orthodox christian church br br the sequence are two scenes involving mothers and children in the first a mother and young boy who had been introduced among the joyous faces in the crowd are among the first victims the boy is shot but the mother continues running until close ups of her face convey her horrified gaze at the son's fallen body being by the crowd with a much slowed editing pace the camera follows the mother as she carries the lifeless body of her child up the stairs to confront the soldiers shown only in a shadow line they shoot her dead after this lull the carnage continues for another several dozen cuts until a second mother is shot through the stomach the of mother russia as she tries to shield her baby in its carriage in a scene famously imitated in the the carriage slips down the staircase horrified faces of citizens watch the slow progress to its doom when the carriage reaches the bottom there is a cut to a wielding a sword and a classic effect suggests what we do not actually see the slaughtering of this pure and symbolic innocent the final series of shots in the odessa sequence is of three stone lions one in one sitting up and one roaring the editing them into a visual metaphor of the people's awakened rage br br somewhat the fifth act returns us to the battleship as the sailors flee on the high seas and await an encounter with other ships from the fleet they and the viewer expect retribution but when the meeting occurs no shots are fired and instead all the sailors wave and throw their hats in the air in a symbol of eisenstein was history at this point since the revolution was not successfully launched for another twelve years but that quibble aside battleship potemkin stands as one of the seminal works of the silent film era and it retains extraordinary cinematic power Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888603091239929 Review: eisenstein created the russian montage theory and this film is his finest example it took years before someone could utilize his ideas and make them work the 1999 nonetheless the baby carriage scene really demonstrates the nature of granted like most movies it gets long in some parts the beauty of the film is amazing one of the best silent films i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848004579544067 Review: sergei eisenstein's most famous movie has truly the test of time the story of a mutiny aboard a in does have the feeling of soviet propaganda but does a good job showing the conditions that led to the revolt the scene on the odessa steps should remain into anyone's mind br br okay so the battleship potemkin wasn't actually the first movie to use montage but they did a great job with it here certainly any film history class should show this movie it's a great historical drama although i will admit that i don't know how accurate it is a 10 10 br br oh and we should have learned by now that potemkin should be as Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8603199124336243 Review: originally supposed to be just a part of a huge epic the year depicting the revolution of potemkin is the story of the mutiny of the crew of the potemkin in odessa harbor the film opens with the crew protesting meat and the captain ordering the execution of the an uprising takes place during which the revolutionary leader is killed this is taken to the shore to lie in state when the townspeople gather on a huge flight of steps overlooking the harbor troops appear and march down the steps breaking up the crowd a naval squadron is sent to the potemkin but at the moment when the ships come into range their crews allow the to pass through eisenstein's non historically accurate ending is open ended thus indicating that this was the seed of the later revolution that would bloom in russia the film is broken into five parts men and maggots drama on the an appeal from the dead the odessa steps and meeting the squadron br br eisenstein was a revolutionary artist but at the genius level not wanting to make a historical drama eisenstein used visual texture to give the film a newsreel look so that the viewer feels he is on a thrilling and politically revolutionary story this technique is used by the battle of br br unlike eisenstein relied on or the casting of non professionals who had striking physical appearances the extraordinary faces of the cast are what one remembers from potemkin this technique is later used by frank capra in mr deeds goes to town and meet john doe but in potemkin no one individual is cast as a hero or heroine the story is told through a series of scenes that are combined in a special effect known as montage the editing and selection of short segments to produce a desired effect on the viewer d w griffith also used the montage but no one mastered it so well as eisenstein br br the artistic filming of the crew sleeping in their is by the graceful swinging of tables suspended from chains in the in contrast the confrontation between the crew and their officers is charged with electricity and the fists of the masses demonstrate their rage with injustice br br eisenstein introduced the technique of showing an action and repeating it again but from a slightly different angle to demonstrate intensity the breaking of a plate bearing the words give us this day our daily bread the beginning of the end this technique is used in last year at also when the ship's surgeon is tossed over the side his from the it was these glasses that the officer used to and pass the infested meat this sequence ties the punishment to the corruption of the era br br the most noted sequence in the film and perhaps in all of film history is the odessa steps the broad of the steps are filled with hundreds of extras rapid and dramatic violence is always suggested and not explicit yet the visual images of the deaths of a few will last in the minds of the viewer forever br br the shots of marching boots and legs descending the steps are cleverly accentuated with long menacing shadows from a sun at the top of the steps the pace of the sequence is deliberately varied between the marching soldiers and a few civilians who summon up courage to beg them to stop a close up of a woman's face frozen in horror after being struck by a soldier's sword is the direct of the bank teller in bonnie in clyde and gives a lasting impression of the horror of the regime br br the death of a young mother leads to a baby carriage down the steps in a sequence that has been copied by hitchcock in foreign by terry gilliam in brazil and brian depalma in the this sequence is shown repeatedly from various angles thus drawing out what probably was only a five second event br br potemkin is a film that the revolutionary spirit celebrates it for those already committed and it for the it of fire and roars with the senseless injustices of the decadent regime its greatest impact has been on film students who have borrowed and only slightly improved on techniques invented in russia several generations ago Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493123292922974 Review: a milestone in cinematic history is one of the handful of great films out there that richly deserves to be called a classic it was the picture that made sergei m eisenstein a of film making at the time and today it is still remembered as the wonderful piece of cinema it always has been br br is a film that needs to be seen as one entity not to be picked at don't just watch those clip shows where they only present the sequence and then move on to or 'the see it all in it's glorious 75 minute running time to really understand and enjoy it don't expect every detail to be perfect though i mean the acting of the silent era makes look like a master of understated realism certain plot points may seem illogical and some of the battle sequences look dated but it is still an immensely enjoyable movie br br the most memorable moments in the film are the mutiny on the battleship body falling off the ship the sailor under the tent at the end of the pier the mother holding her dead child the baby carriage on the odessa steps and the lion rising up to roar as further carnage ensues for each new pair of eyes that look upon it 'the battleship comes alive once again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768874645233154 Review: battleship potemkin is a celluloid masterpiece the direction of br br eisenstein is truly a sight the film chronicles a ship of disgruntled br br sailors who are tired of being mistreated by their superior officers br br eventually the sailors finally have enough of the abuse and send the br br officers packing during this time period there was a shortage of film br br stock in the soviet union the wanted to get their message br br out to the people so they started a national film company and one of br br the members was sergei eisenstein the films were shot on br br budgets and the shortage of film stock forced to be careful br br and selective with the footage that he shot in the end eisenstein had br br to footage in order to make a feature length picture br br the most famous of the action set pieces in this film is the much br br talked about massacre on the steps this scene was spoofed in bananas br br and most recently in brian de palma's the if you want to br br learn film making i strongly advise you to watch battleship potemkin br br it's one of the br br a Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.804076611995697 Review: quite a lot has been said about this film and its landmark importance in forming the language of film if you are interested in film history to truly understand the innovations eisenstein brings to the medium you might try viewing potemkin along side most any film made before it those of d w griffith offer a good contrast it should be allowed that eisenstein was not the only montage and the principles of montage editing would likely have been discovered by another given time however even today few directors have approached the skill with which eisenstein created meaning through the combination of images at such an early point in the evolution of the medium br br if you are not interested in that sort of thing potemkin is still one of the most beautiful and moving films ever made you should see it buy it and it to your chest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635715484619141 Review: if you're a film student or were one or are thinking of becoming one the name battleship potemkin has or will have a resonance sergei like other silent film pioneers like griffith although eisenstein's innovations are not as commonplace as griffith's and has had such an impact on the history of cinema it's of course taken for granted the reason i bring up the film student part is because at some point whether you'd like it or not your film professor 9 times out of 10 will show the odessa stairs sequence of this film it's hard to say if it's even the part of the film's several sequences dealing with the at the time current times of the russian revolution but it does leave the most impact and it can be seen in many films showcasing suspense or just plain montage the climax comes to mind br br montage which was not just knack but also his life's blood early in his career is often misused in the present cinema or if not misused then in an context for the story sometimes montage is used now as just another device to get from point a to point b montage was something else for eisenstein he was trying to communicate in the most direct way that he could the urgency the passion s and the ultimate tragedies that were in the russian people at the time and place even if one doesn't see all of eisenstein's narrative or traditional ideas to have much kubrick has said this one can't deny the power of seeing the ships arriving at the harbor the people on the stairs and the soldiers coming at them every which way with guns some may find it hard to believe this was done in the 20's it has that power like the passion of joan of arc to over pass its time and remain in importance if only in terms of technique and emotion br br of course one could go on for books which have been written hundreds of times over not the least of which by eisenstein himself on the film in and of itself battleship potemkin is really more like a dramatized newsreel than a specific story in a movie the first segment is also one of the great sequences in film as a mutiny is plotted against the captain and other head ups of a certain ship this is detailed almost in a manipulative way but somehow extremely effective montage is used here as well but in of energy that capture the eye other times eisenstein is more content to just let the images speak for themselves as the soldiers grow weary without food and water he isn't one of those directors who will try to get all sides to the story he is of course very much early 20th century russian but he is nothing else but honest with how he sees his themes and style and that is what wins over in the end br br some may want to check it outside of film school as the sequence is like one of those landmarks of severe tragedy on film displaying the ugly side of revolution eisenstein may not be one of the more silent film directors but if montage detail in the frame non actors and themes are your cup of tea it's truly one of the must sees of a lifetime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809417724609375 Review: written by science fiction veterans gerry and sylvia anderson this space fantasy is aptly directed by robert parrish experienced american astronaut colonel glenn ross roy thinnes agrees to a manned flight to the far side of the sun the mission is to be controlled by jason webb patrick and his euro space agency scientist john kane ian will accompany ross the two will explore a newly discovered planet that is in the same identical orbit as earth except it is always hidden on the other side of the sun ross is the only one to make it back to earth and has a very incredible story to tell special effects may be better than the story line nonetheless fun to watch the cast also includes lynn von george and herbert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656449556350708 Review: this movie is a gem an undiscovered gerry anderson classic br br the origins of both ufo and space 1999 are obvious from this movie including the cast list which includes the late ed bishop and george who both went onto ufo br br it is unfortunate that anderson despite his many tv successes did not get a chance to develop his talent on the big screen just think what he could have done with the movie version of thunderbirds which he quite rightly himself from br br i'm sure if you give a fair chance you'll appreciate it's good qualities Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955325722694397 Review: forget jimmy stewart reliving his life and for this smart comedy of errors instead i suppose only sexism explains why this flick and stanwyck's other great christmas story meet john doe aren't revered with the same level of love as well you know it's name br br stanwyck plays a food writer for a type rag who has been lying for years to her pompous publisher about the setting for her she's an ace b s artist until the day morgan's sailor is pulled from the ocean after 18 days afloat 6 weeks in a navy hospital released the last year of wwii the film is with subtle patriotic gestures and holiday nostalgia but never sinks to sentimentality stanwyck is sexy and sassy as always and meets her match in the hunky morgan with whom it's love at first sight unfortunately she has to play married to prissy architect who actually has been seeking her hand for years at his farm in just to fool her boss br br s z sakall adds a great deal of hungarian double humor in support as true source of talent una o'connor is hilarious as obnoxious irish housekeeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949052631855011 Review: this movie has been a favorite of mine and is with the christmas holidays for me for two reasons 1 growing up in the 1960s everything was space related from advertising to television programs and even santa claus found himself in spaceships during that era and 2 i saw this movie during a christmas shopping trip when i was ten years old and it brought back fond memories of my favorite tv shows when i was even younger fireball and therefore i am a tad biased when it comes to this movie for personal reasons br br that said as a long time student of film this is mainly a movie for fans of gerry anderson and barry gray oh that gorgeous score whereas the casual movie watcher will be put off by the future vision from the past dig those wild cars commercial aircraft clothes etc and the so called plot twist which will cause some to groan however if you can look past the post 2001 a space odyssey desire to make a science fiction film with a far out story line and if you enjoy imaginative special effects then you will enjoy this gem from an era when man had just walked on the moon and people were still looking up at the stars in wonder and hope for the future rather than looking down at the banal trappings of the actual 21st century Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6470990777015686 Review: i'm a huge space buff and at nearly 44 i've just discovered this flick for the first time i came at it in a way from space 1999 then ufo i went hunting for other anderson creations and found this was their first live action work what a home run i actually heard about this movie many years ago but never knew what it was called so i'm happy to have found it by accident br br these were nothing short of amazing in their writing the execution of the completely believable and realistic looking models the quality of acting etc br br i don't think it looks dated at all let me tell you i'll take good old models over the fake looking cgi crap of today any time seriously most of the rocket scenes looked pretty real they had it down to a science if you choose to think of what you are looking at as real it isn't hard to actually believe it br br also the amount of detail in set designs the beautiful photography the whole look man i wish i could go back to that time they knew how to make great movies in the 60's personally i've lost all interest in hollywood movies today anybody with a budget can do cgi i hate it bring back the models think of all the people that style employed anyway i am ranting if you like good sci fi that's very well done you will do yourself a service by watching this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9114353060722351 Review: i first saw this in the 70s on syndicated tv and admired its production values which were high tech for the time the remastered video is rich and colorful far more intense then the pale 35 mm tv prints this movie deserves more attention it paved the way for ufo space 1999 and even star wars with its detailed and cleverly conceived gadgets sure the story of an alternative anti matter planet earth has been recycled a hundred times since star trek but the beauty of this film is its self conscious european flair for design from the rolls royce space engines to the euro business paper or as it was called in europe is enjoyable for the imaginary vision of europe in space in the shadow of the superpowers gerry and sylvia anderson's ambitious epic gets a little tedious when the american astronaut finally realizes that he is on the earth and everything is literally downhill after the graceful shuttle boarding sequence a mediocre story is helped along by a grand and lyrical classical score by the late great barry gray the john williams of britain Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8583803772926331 Review: i have fond memories of watching this visually dazzling film as a child in the late 70s early 80s on tv now 9 in ny though a product of the swinging 60s this film has hardly aged the effects are just as as 2001 and in some ways superior the model work is flawless with an attractive cast great color photography and set design and an evocative score is a winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834806323051453 Review: journey to the far side of the sun aka doppelganger is an entertaining twilight zone style sci fi offering from gerry and sylvia anderson the team behind space 1999 ufo thunderbirds fireball 5 and others in the film roy thinnes of the invaders tv show and ian star as astronauts sent on a flight to a planet which shares an exact orbit of the earth but on the opposite side of the sun hence previously hidden from view a pushy european space flight director over acted by the late patrick gets the flight fast tracked and after training the astronauts are good to go thus begins the best sequences in the film the launch flight and landing on the earth dazzling rocket miniature work by derek and a dream like elegant somewhat reminiscent of the best moments of 2001 a space odyssey are easy highlights of the movie the landing on the doppelganger earth is both exciting and eerie after this the twilight zone aspect of the film kicks in with a plot lifted almost whole from the classic episode the parallel that aside the film is still solid sci fi with some intriguing world' stuff to chew on backwards writing and left handed for example less successful are the scenes depicting a mid 21st century earth where all the men wear and jackets and all the women wear mini skirts some of the relationships with women in the film are very by today's standards as well and in the most consistent failing of most 20th century sci fi the computers and other hardware are all big colorful and clunky right out of patrick the prisoner no one the digital age if one can accept these failings in the movie is very interesting with a solid lead performance by thinnes as the troubled astronaut and with a nice 1960s early '70s style nihilistic ending for fans of retro sci fi like myself this is a journey worth taking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884405136108398 Review: or to the far side of the as it is more commonly known was written with input by the late donald james and produced by gerry and sylvia anderson best known for their television shows such as br br the international space agency discovers the existence of a mysterious planet on the other side of the sun and proposes a manned flight be sent there the committee balk at the cost and the project but when a security leak at the agency is discovered fearing that the russians might get there first the project gets the green light br br american astronaut glenn ross roy thinnes is teamed with british scientist john kane ian after weeks of training the phoenix blasts off heading for the unknown br br three weeks later their ship crashes in what appears to be a bleak landscape ross survives but kane is badly injured a light is seen moving towards them br br i will leave the synopsis here until this point the film has been gripping with excellent special effects by derek and music by anderson's resident composer barry gray why it has not been issued on c d is a mystery but when ross and kane crash land and we discover the secret of the alien world it is a duplicate of our own everyone on it is the same the only major difference is that things are reversed it becomes less interesting and ends with a shattering anti climax i think the cinema was the wrong place to do this idea in fact gerry sylvia later did something similar on their show ross risks and ultimately loses his life in an effort to return to earth his earth but why the new earth is so similar he might as well not have bothered br br roy thinnes had recently done 'the television series and gives a competent performance pity there weren't more scenes like the one where he with his wife ian is good as but vanishes from the story too soon several actors went on to appear in the f o ' such as ed bishop and george blink and you will miss nicholas courtney 'the from in a tiny role but the acting go to the late patrick as head of the character is not far removed from john the one he played in a t v 's 'the power game' webb is such a devious character he is marvellous to watch herbert contribution as a spy with a camera hidden in a false eye amounts to little more than a cameo br br like i said the special effects are marvellous as are the sets so the film is worth watching but do not expect very much to happen once the action moves to the mirror planet with a stronger script this could have been another of the or dare i say it a space br br in anderson's productions he made the future seem like a great place an adventure playground where science was cool everyone had swank cars whose doors opened sexy women and absolutely no suggestion that anything is seriously wrong with the world we are in the future now and people are still watching every other night how disappointing if a mirror earth really exists somewhere one hopes that is a better place than this one if all the women there look like lynn or von i will be on the next flight Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27915191650390625 Review: this is an excellent anderson production worth comparing with the best episodes of ufo or space 1999 first series of course it isn't some sfx extravaganza or star wars pseudo mystic tripe fest but a subtle movie that has a slow pace yet it conveys the creepy eerie and uncanny atmosphere of the best anderson productions for lovers of sci fi lynn voice is absolutely awful sfx are good for this kind of product and acting is good as well two astronauts visit a planet on the opposite side of the sun but crash land home instead or do they ah every now and then as the next gadget next but still to happen 40 years later the device of earth's twin planet on the opposite side of the sun also returns in gamera 1969 so who copied whom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9337919354438782 Review: i saw this movie in the early 70's when i was about 10 yrs old on tv it was on after school and as i watched i was so drawn into the whole idea of the two astronauts going on a mission to another undiscovered planet that i asked my mom if i could get the cassette recorder out she let me so i wrapped the cord of the mic around the channel so the mic was hanging in front of the speaker this movie is the first one i ever paid enough attention to and cared enough about to record just the audio there were no at the time the plot will have you hanging onto every word every minute of this film the ending will blow your mind after watching the journey to the far side of the sun you will have flash backs in your mind about it for a long time i did replay the audio recording for many years and saw it over and over in my mind then maybe 15 years later when were common and they sold tapes in stores i always looked for it but never found it but when the internet came along one day i searched for it and purchased it in a second so after about 30 years after seeing it for the first time i got to see it again wow it was spectacular just for reference i must have watched it 50 times since Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7563915848731995 Review: one of my favourite films whenever it is on although i do admit one time missing it when it was on last year br br despite the age of the film it doesn't look like that and the story even though it'd been done a thousand times before still felt entertaining there were one or two little for me in the story but i looked past them and just enjoyed the film for what it was br br overall i give it a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977323591709137 Review: this lesser known film starring roy thinnes from tv's invaders is actually what i consider a lost gem it was made at a time where the story was more important that the special effects though the effect are fairly good for its time a scientist that there is another world in earth's orbit directly behind the sun since the sun always blocks it from us we can never see it from earth roy thinnes is selected to go on a mission to get to this world i don't want to tell the rest of the plot because it will give the rest of the movie away let's just say there are some real surprises br br the movie is british and has that good british flavor of acting that was in such tv series like the avengers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7672480940818787 Review: at the time that this movie was made most housewives knew exactly who barbara was parodying today only some women over 50 probably remember gladys whose column wisdom ran in family circle magazine from before world war ii until the 1970's she lived on farm in and her were collected into a number of books seasons etc the lines that barbara recites as she types them for her column are quite typical of the ones that began a typical gladys column besides cooking and country living she got rather nostalgic and philosophical at times she talked a lot about her favorite dogs mostly you might say that martha stewart is the gladys of today br br christmas is connecticut may not be any cinematic masterpiece but it is pleasant lighthearted entertainment soothing to the stressed out mind and that is good enough Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9692045450210571 Review: when i saw that this film was being aired on late night tv i initially decided to give it a miss i am glad that i then started watching yes the special effects are the same as gerry puppet shows some of the actors actresses are from his other productions he obviously used the same composer later on as the cheesy soundtrack could only have come from one of his productions and the plot is as slow as a wet weekend get by all that and you have a film that shows up intriguing possibilities is there a planet on the far side of the sun is it a duplicate earth is everything about it reversed and if so do they speak english in reverse i love this dated sf if only for wonderful model cars planes buildings and spaceships some of them are not so far fetched as they seemed back then and did you see the european space centre logo very reminiscent of the euro logo of today suspend belief and spend a couple of hours watching this you will be glad you did Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8451426029205322 Review: journey to the far side of the sun is about the discovery of a planet on the other side of the sun which shares the same orbit as earth and therefore has been undiscovered until a space probe on the far side of the sun photographs it of course two astronauts roy thinnes ian are sent to explore it but due to a they crash find themselves back on earth only 3 weeks into their six week journey of course they're at least thinnes is is injured and and asked why they turned back on their mission but it's claimed that they didn't until thinnes seems to notice a few very odd things about being back home this is excellent if somewhat talky at times and the sets and feel aren't a far cry from thunderbirds territory but will live actors for once it's no big star wars type production but more quiet science fiction that one has to think about a bit well worth seeing and it's criminal that the dvd is out of print 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9931660294532776 Review: gerry anderson's first live action foray in the way of a major motion picture that benefits from incredible model fx work and a great barry gray music score the reel to reel computers in the far off year i guess anderson really wanted a safe date of a 100 years later are a hoot to see as are the guru jacket fashions but one could easily accuse 2001 of the same but no one could have some things as they turn out this film was the for the series ufo the following year and in fact not only had the same fx people and producers but many of the cast were regulars in that show br br it always comes off like an alternate history future more than anything else the apollo like rocket used in the lift off it always seems like this is really another planet than earth given the alternate earth plot one would assume that was the feeling they wanted we end up with an ending that more questions than answers that because the other earth exists every movement event and thing said is as it's happening on both worlds because of that given and the sun in between the two versions of the same person in this case glenn ross astronaut can never meet a complete accident discovered the planet in the first place when it would have most likely stayed a secret forever br br filmed mostly in portugal with fx work in england it's a must own for any gerry anderson fan i have the image bare bones dvd from a few years ago now out of print but one hopes universal will re release it with perhaps extras and even a gerry anderson commentary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736664891242981 Review: fans of gerry anderson's productions will recognise several actors and vehicles from ufo which was made after as well as sound effects from various anderson series barry excellent music mostly unique to this film adds to the feeling of familiarity for these reasons alone i think any gerry anderson fan would find worth getting br br judged simply as a film it has to be said that is flawed it is known that there were major problems during production and i suspect this is why there is a time consuming plot thread that ends abruptly and appears to have no relevance to the rest of the story presumably time budget constraints prevented the relevance from emerging br br the special effects range from outstandingly good better than any 1960s film that i know of to disappointingly bad br br nevertheless even with these flaws main story is well told and keeps the viewer or at least this viewer engaged throughout the ending is perhaps not what one might expect from anderson yet at the same time it is typical of anderson and it is certainly appropriate to find out what i mean you'll have to watch it for yourself Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7800775170326233 Review: interesting premise interestingly worked out the strongest feature of this film is the emotional tension of the astronaut who knows a truth but is unable to convey it to others overlook the weaknesses and just enjoy the movie but be prepared for a certain level of suspense Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8469023704528809 Review: all right i'll grant you that some of the science in doppelganger or journey to the far side of the sun is kind of dopey the idea of an entire planet existing because we can't see it on the other side of our sun doesn't hold up at all any 101 student knows that another planet the size of earth would cause in the motions of other planets that's how the existence of pluto after all and that's how they find and and on a regular basis br br and the idea that a mirror image earth somehow evolved in almost perfect parallel to our earth down to english speaking scientists and human counterparts for each human born on our earth that takes things out of fiction and into twilight zone territory that's not necessarily a bad thing but it requires a major suspension of critical thinking to accept and enjoy br br but man this movie knocked my socks off as an adolescent i was still used to fairly cheerful upbeat science fiction films when the hero won through in the end even 2001 could be interpreted as having an ending br br but in this case thinnes attempted to dock with his so he could return to his own earth only to be back out of his something about 'the not being reversed because his wasn't doing the same thing apparently had decided he was happy in his new home ship started the descent back to the launch site and i was certain that he would somehow get the damaged craft to land safely and try again armed with the new info that would let him and his succeed he was the hero after all and the hero always wins through in the end br br instead thinnes couldn't maintain control of the crippled craft and the ship's subsequent crash into the launch site was so horrible and devastating that it killed everyone except for the chief project leader and destroyed all records of the project and existence thinnes never got to go home and he his secrets never revealed br br except for the planet of the apes series i had never seen such a sad and downbeat ending and it always stuck in my mind especially the ferocious devastation of the crash scene near the beginning of the move you knew that spaceship was never going to fly again and the one at the very end br br i'd love to see this movie again and see how well it held up over the years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.960952639579773 Review: in this film the astronauts sent to explore a newly discovered planet must deal with several dilemmas and they do so intelligently the film approaches it's main plot theme in a unique way and unfolds it gradually though it can be guessed beforehand br br the acting is very good though sometimes stiff as some late 60s acting can be it can also be somewhat wordy and even melodramatic especially after the plot theme reveals itself visually it has a scene that resembles one in the previous year's 2001 a space odyssey and that tends to date the movie some of the actors went on to star in the 1970 tv show ufo which is delightfully campy and worth checking out on dvd br br despite these small points the space flight itself is realistic and considering this was 1969 the scenes inside the cockpit of the spacecraft also had a realistic look look for some 1990s video technology in use too one thing i suspect a love scene has been cut but i can't prove it it would have been a distraction anyway br br unlike most sci fi films this film will make you think about the plot and that's well worth a look i'm pleased to have this film in my video library Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696583151817322 Review: this is the question that astronauts roy thinnes and ian ask themselves when they discover a parallel world of earth always hidden on the far side of the sun in this 1969 cult science fiction melodrama released here in america as journey to the far side of the sun the plot of the film was devised by british writers gerry and sylvia anderson the creators of such tv shows as ufo the thunderbirds and space 1999 it is exceedingly weird at times betraying the influence of the twilight zone and even stanley kubrick's classic 2001 a space odyssey the visual effects work of derek who would also later work on superman the movie holds up surprisingly well under the last three decades of special effects and while they are not really on the same level of the kubrick film they are very superb if you don't anticipate a star wars type of a film and can overcome the occasionally trite dialogue doppelganger is a good film it was good enough for me to rank it a and consider it an undiscovered sci fi gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769649505615234 Review: i had never seen this movie before it aired on a local cable sci fi network it reminded me of the irwin allen tv series of the late 60's time tunnel etc excellent effects they beat star trek 5 done 20 years later but then that wasn't very hard to accomplish br br i found the script very intriguing and mature for this type of production they would have needed a few touch ups to tie some loose ends on the characters' level but for a kid movie its surprisingly interesting especially the the glimpse at futuristic euro politics surprisingly similar to today's european union br br the plot is indeed reminiscent of twilight zone in general as other users have pointed but in this case it's a compliment br br great sets by the way br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877534508705139 Review: this movie is surprisingly good the ninja fighting sequences were unbelievable i haven't see all sho films but this is probably the best of those i've seen probably the most impressive fighting sequence was at the beginning when ninja killed about 20 people that was one of the most impressive ninja fighting sequences i've ever seen another good fighting sequence was at a cops funeral where the ninja provide more people to bury the last fight was also very impressive also i kinda liked the soundtrack of this movie the story was good enough for a ninja movie actually it was kinda different from other ninja movies so if you are a fan of ninja movies you'll probably like this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9213179349899292 Review: from the perspective of the hectic contemporary world in which we live the so called good old always seem so much more serene and innocent an idyllic era gone by of which we have only memories and shadows that linger on the silver screen as with christmas in connecticut ' a warm and endearing film directed by peter godfrey barbara stanwyck stars as elizabeth lane a popular martha type magazine columnist who writes about life on her beloved farm in connecticut always with the latest recipe at the center of the story one of her biggest fans is alexander played by sidney greenstreet the publisher of the magazine for which she writes has never visited her farm and in response to an idea expressed to him in a letter from a nurse mary joyce compton he decides to spend an old fashioned christmas with elizabeth her husband and child and as a special guest a certain mr jefferson jones dennis morgan a sailor just recovered from spending fifteen days at sea on a raft after his ship was elizabeth of course cannot refuse her boss but there are problems not the least of which is the fact that she has no farm and writes her column from the comfort of a high rise in the city it makes for a precarious situation for her as well as her editor dudley robert as the one thing mr demands from his employees is total honesty what follows is a charming and delightfully romantic comedy that transports the audience back to a seemingly more simple time and place to share a christmas past where a warm good food and kindness prevail br br barbara stanwyck absolutely sparkles as elizabeth with a smile and presence than anything the could provide and totally convincing as a city girl entirely out of her element on the farm morgan also fares well as the somewhat naive sailor whose trust in his fellow man is admirable even with the being played out around him he's the kind of guy you know will somehow land on his feet and in the end it's elizabeth you really feel for one of the true delights of this film however is sidney greenstreet his has a gruff exterior but beneath you know without a doubt that this is a man with a heart as big as texas it's a straightforward honest portrayal and it's a joy to watch him work the most memorable scenes in the movie belong to him br br the supporting cast includes reginald gardiner john the terrific una o'connor frank and dick elliott judge crothers a feel good movie that plays especially well during the christmas season though it would work any time of the year christmas in is a memorable film that never takes itself too seriously is thoroughly uplifting and will leave you with a warm spot in your heart and a sense of peace that makes the world seem like a good place to be it's a true classic and one you do not want to miss i rate this one 10 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827533960342407 Review: this is probably the only female ninja movie ever made it's great as a b film and the action sequences are a lot of fun to watch this movie is just so deliciously 80's you'll never see another film like it check it out for some 80's retro fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834122657775879 Review: for many and many years have visited japan for learning martial arts instead of acquiring any knowledge on it have been told only could achieve the performance required to show some techniques in a public performance such as a movie br br this one special movie made by sho kosugi not only shows all of those techniques and skills but also teaches many and many lessons on how to achieve them and one can that by seeing a performing fantastic and unforgettable acting skills in br br i strongly recommend watching this movie more than because three times is not enough to seek out hints and tips given so easily by sho kosugi to those who really seek knowledge itself the Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13495461642742157 Review: wow i've never seen nor heard of this film it just came on tv 2 00 am and i am in complete awe setup a bunch of rich fat cats are out one knocks a ball into the rough it lands by a ninja a man walks over to pick the ball up the ninja grabs it crushes it in his hand man pulls gun ninja pulls ninja blows into gun barrel gun explodes this is just the beginning of the greatness people everyone must see this movie 10 big fat stars from trusty Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3276141881942749 Review: there are few movies that have the massive amount of non stop ninja action as ninja iii the domination this is a story of love redemption and revenge however this is mainly a story about flipping out and killing people for no reason at all if you've been searching for a movie where a ninja goes absolutely nuts and takes all kinds of people to their graves just because he's a ninja and he can do it this is the movie for you i can't think of any movies to compare this to because no movie is this awesome wait oh have you ever seen the thing with two heads there is a part in that where the titular thing is riding around on a motorcycle and about a million cop cars are chasing it them around but they keep crashing and what not because you can't catch the thing with two heads well that is kind of what ninja iii is like i highly recommend this film especially if you like the following things ninjas swords from and 2 electric video games about being a in a bar ambiguous and underdeveloped love stories or good ninjas Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6917914748191833 Review: this is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time i see it the film short of its conclusion demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds it is still possible to prevail br br this film is very refreshing and likely to be banned at any moment get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find they don't want you to have hope for the future or to think you have a chance br br on the other hand should political correctness fail to it this would be an excellent movie to release on dvd such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director and related goodies i'm sure it would sell some copies and i would be one of the first to buy it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9529889225959778 Review: excellent plot line makes this movie one of the classic cult ninja flicks of all time the plot being that this woman's soul is possessed by an evil ninja spirit i mean to be honest if i could obtain ninja ability through possession i would furthermore for being in the 80's and such the fact that the ninja aspect was far greater in this particular decade is evident and despite all that ninja 3 the domination manages to keep it original from the american ninja cookie cutter that plagued the 80's for so long this chick is definitely michael dudikoff on i mean the first american ninja was great but let's get real folks it has nothing on ninja 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.45237478613853455 Review: after seeing this movie i have no choice but to write a review in the hopes that there are others like me out there who were blown away by the rocket fueled ninja action and white hot sexual titillation that is ninja iii the domination br br we all know that sho kosugi rocks that is a given but how about jordan ultra macho interpretation of his character police officer billy bravo mr bennett bravo you prove early on while trying to seduce the christie played to perfection by one miss of fame that you are not afraid to take chances on your craft i particularly enjoyed how you do not feel the need to step in and attempt to help her as 4 thugs try to rape her outside her gym oh you could have helped sure but by standing there and watching you let her know who was boss will wear the pants in this relationship i also enjoyed how mr bennett was not afraid to repeatedly take off his shirt or wear the wife tank top despite his gorilla like shoulders and back back and shoulder hair are hot and knows it and how about all i can say is i see a sex bomb getting ready to explode she's got all the right moves as both a and a martial arts whiz the chemistry behind and bennett is what makes this movie tick you'd think she would hate him because he's kind of a cheesy jerk but no my friends the animal magnetism is too strong to resist and they bond like crazy glue sho is not as prominent as you might think though still a main character which is fine by me because all i wanted was more bennett and he does seem to wear a lot of eye makeup which was nice to see the special effects wow that is all i can say i will not give away the ending but let's just say it will not disappoint i love ninja iii the domination and can only hope that there is a ninja 4 i give it a 5 out of 5 throwing stars disappoint Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.36783674359321594 Review: this film is the greatest ninja film ever made in my opinion and if you haven't seen it then its worth watching i would rate this film a 10 10 if you want to see more then check out http uk com the opening sequence where the evil ninja is killing everyone in his way is excellent his character is the best he then has to possesses woman who finds him dying she then has to take revenge on the cops that killed him which means there's more killing and action but only a ninja can destroy a ninja so she and her boyfriend who is also one of her targets enlist the help of sho kosugi to release the evil ninjas spirit and destroy him Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7527115941047668 Review: i've always been fascinated by who would know that it will go further than beyond in ninja iii it's fun creepy and intriguing a ninja gets shot up by the police and uses his spirit for revenge the victim a lovely young woman named christie she falls for the cop who was involved in the shooting the love scene where she pours the on her body knocked me out the death gets the attention of another in japan named sho kosugi he comes to america not only to save christie but to put the ninja back to the grave simply because he put out left eye with a throwing star the fight scenes were excellent i liked the part when the falls on and he splits it with his foot and when he was caught he tells the officer christie was involved with that everything will be fine rule of thumb never under a ninja he took out the other cops without killing them and he did his thing without worry of course did her best trying to put the ninja in his place for using her a tool for revenge it was a good movie great for martial arts buffs 3 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8201305866241455 Review: this is a pretty silly film including what may well be the least erotic come on ever to make it to the big screen the heroine pours v 8 all over herself and invites the hero to lick it off yuck and yet it also features the in what is far and away her most erotic performance in those long ago days women even action heroines with real muscles were a rarity and i can still remember the way my jaw dropped when took off her shirt revealing the most powerfully built female back and i'd ever seen beauty and vitality carry the film she could have been a female schwarzenegger if anybody had had the vision to promote her Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482294917106628 Review: i first saw this film about 15 years ago and i have been enchanted by it ever since it is such a feel good experience that i could happily watch it at any time of the year however to me it is the ultimate christmas movie br br the fact that it is in b w is irrelevant although i often wonder what it would be like in colour you can just get that warm glowing feeling watching the christmas events unfold br br stanwyck and morgan are perfect together and greenstreet is the antithesis of his usual character sakall is a joy to watch br br it is light relief and certainly does not tax the brain but leaves you feeling glad that you saw it br br i can't wait for it to become available on dvd in the uk i shall certainly be at the front of the queue to buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9632884860038757 Review: as well as being a portrayal of a lesbian love story fire is also a comic satire of middle class indian culture i find this is a quality which is little appreciated about the movie these two genres i e deep meaningful alternative love story and comic satire usually mix together just as well as oil and water do but mehta somehow manages to achieve the balance to near perfection the servant behaviour the family's treatment of him the constant inescapable presence obsession with a teachings coming from a culture much like these are things i can immediately identify as being typical they have been crying out to be pointed out and ridiculed while developing her primary subject matter mehta manages to achieve this secondary theme skillfully in fact much of the humour in the film which provides essential relief from the heavy subjects of taboo lesbian love and gender issues stem from this satire of the seemingly ordinary the film flows from the comic to the serious with great br br all in all brilliant use of symbolic devices radha compared to sita of legend and coming out of fire unscathed and therefore pure the lifelong desire of the young radha to see the ocean finally achieved when she gains freedom kudos to shabana azmi radha the lighting crew and deepa mehta their very un hollywood like and un bollywood like talents made this movie special one criticism the first scenes seemed rather disjointed to me in that they did not flow into each other very well br br the verdict 9 on 10 nothing less for a movie with scenes so burned on my mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723330736160278 Review: this might be my favorite so bad it's awesome film of all time like many pre teen children of the 80's repeat viewing of revenge of ninja spawned a ninja phase of my childhood man i thought sho k was badass back then jet li could him with both legs in a cast this movie has insane that include flashdance the exorcist and the lee van cleef ninja tv show ugh but as a friend of mine says anyone can get a good movie made it takes true genius to make a film that starts with a ninja surviving 17 shotgun blasts long enough to take over the body of instructor to get revenge wow while previous have the sword flying out of the closet on the string no one has yet the powerful love scene where the sexy leading man cop takes off his shirt to reveal a of the fun never ends rent this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9197995662689209 Review: sam ninja 3 the domination mixes martial arts with the exorcist like horror the horror elements thrown on screen are simply laughable but the film works as a mindless action martial arts flick the fight scenes are well choreographed and exciting and the film is never boring so forget stupid dialogue lame acting and annoying soundtrack grab some beer and check this one out highly recommended Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.34667566418647766 Review: canadian film maker ron delivers a solid non stop thrill ride of relentless horror with the superb 1991 sci fi film science crazed a hideous monster takes revenge on his mother a police officer and tenants of an apartment building brilliant practical make up and special effects designs create a truly terrifying monster especially when lurking through the atmospheric shadows and smoke of the gloomy apartment settings the characters are developed beautifully with outstanding and surprisingly touching performances from an ensemble cast produced by donna newcomer ron also penned the film's face paced script weaving together an engaging roller coaster ride of twists turns and terror that keeps you guessing until the last frame science crazed will no doubt leave you haunted long after the shocking conclusion highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915874600410461 Review: for those who expect documentaries to be objective creatures let me give you a little lesson in american film making br br documentaries rely heavily on casting you pick and choose characters you think will enhance the drama and entertainment value of your film br br after you have shot a ton of footage you it together to make a film with ups and downs turning points climaxes etc if you have trouble with existing footage you either shoot some more that makes sense find some stock footage or be clever with your narration br br the that the filmmakers used footage of locales not part of the movie favelas next to beautiful beaches does not detract from the value of the film as a dramatic piece and the particular image is one that resonates enough to justify its not quite truthful inclusion at any rate you use the footage you can so they didn't happen to have police violence footage for that particular neighborhood does this mean not include it and just talk about it or maybe put in some cartoon animation so the audience isn't duped um no br br as for the hopeful ending why not yes americans made it yes americans are optimistic bastards but why end on a down note just because it's set in a foreign country and foreign films by and large end on a down note let foreigners portray the dismal outlook of life br br let us americans think there may be a happy ending looming in the future there just may be one Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30962276458740234 Review: unlike the previous poster i liked the celluloid treatment it looked good and made the movie that much more enjoyable to watch to me it didn't detract at all from the power of the content in fact i felt the of the look allowed me to just lose myself that much more in the content the previous poster was fair to the style to a commercial it definitely has that look but for my tastes it worked really well and i am far from a fan of commercials br br in my opinion this is how documentary film making should be done i can't wait to see the next installments from these promising filmmakers Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5637245178222656 Review: the producer matt stumbled upon the film's subject anderson sa leader of the afroreggae music movement when on a foundation trip to rio de was so moved by story that he called his friend nyc filmmaker jim who quit his job and joined in brazil to work on a documentary on sa favelas and the culture of violence br br the first part of the film shows you the culture of violence in favelas where the poor live via footage of police and assaults on the residents the footage is graphic and shocking br br rising from the of the favelas is the charismatic anderson sa who a possible career in drug dealing to start the afroreggae movement which combines elements of afro brazilian culture and other elements into a fast paced heavy style of music which has since spread to other parts of the world you can't help but be carried away by the music especially when you see the local children get involved in school which he founded to keep kids out of drug gangs the rest of the film follows rise and his changes many of the children's lives to seek a life beyond drug running spoiler just when the filmmakers thought they had wrapped filming an unbelievable life changing event occurs of which the resolution has to be seen to be believed the film then continues and you are gripped in your seat until the end br br this film is a response to city of god and a worthy one at that the bleak situation portrayed in that movie is by a real example of how favela dwellers can overcome the dire situation they are in and use their resources to constructive ends you can't help not liking and rooting for anderson sa to succeed br br this film is terrifically shot fast paced and is quite absorbing judging by the overwhelming response of the audience at last night's screening the film should get domestic distribution in the us and the thumping soundtrack should be released as well keep an eye for this superlative documentary it is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.990680992603302 Review: documentary about how a small group of idealistic young men have used music art and dance to and heal the community of one of the most violent slum neighborhoods in rio favela means neighborhood in portuguese offering to its young people a positive alternative to the lethal gangster world of drug br br in their feature film making debut and have crafted a movie that is breathtaking because it works on so many different levels as social document it gives the facts we need to know to have a context for understanding the significance of the particular story told here the story itself is well developed with a strong narrative arc and for added measure it is shot through with keen suspense there's an arresting charismatic central protagonist anderson sa he's a savvy natural leader articulate courageous spiritually evolved a talented performer a visionary who walks his talk br br there's also plenty of music and dancing to entertain there are talking heads – mainly sa and his closest associate jose junior but they are presented with imaginative cinematic brilliance the editing nicely mixes footage of differing themes punctuated only occasionally by a few fact filled still texts the pace is as lively as the music a lot gets accomplished in 78 minutes br br afro the neighborhood social club that anderson junior and a few others formed in 1993 music and dance as the weapons to go up against the drug lords and the duplicitous police they teach skills to any kid who wants to join a class along with dance martial arts a community newspaper the only requirement for kids to belong is no smoking no drinking no drugs there is a subtle soft sell spiritual fabric running through the movement loosely based on the hindu god the of old habits br br jeff who also was the lead cinematographer and the editor is a modern culture and media student at brown university he his chops editing feature documentaries for pbs and others and he teaches film at the new york film academy and elsewhere matt like andrew capturing the did a few years ago recently came to film from the business world br br and together won the award for best new filmmakers at the 2005 film festival and favela rising was tied for the best film of the year in awards made for 2005 by the international documentary association i could go on for pages about afro sa and this movie a way better idea is simply for you to go see it my grade a 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805712699890137 Review: for once a story of hope highlighted over the tragic reality our youth face favela rising draws one into a scary and unfair world and shows through beautiful color and moving music how one man and his dedicated friends choose not to accept that world and change it through action and art an entertaining interesting emotional aesthetically beautiful film i showed this film to numerous high school students as well who all live in neighborhoods with poverty and and gun violence and they were enamored with anderson the protagonist i recommend this film to all ages over 13 due to subtitles and some images of death from all backgrounds Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972580075263977 Review: i'm surprised with the questions and issues this documentary has brought up in the reviews here specially because they're indeed interesting questions surely the ones who could best address it would be the makers of the film themselves nevertheless i think i can shed some light upon something that i think has been overlooked which is in my opinion the purpose of the film what it is about and what it's trying to convey what's its message after all at the risk of pointing out the very obvious i'll start saying the filmmakers have an intention they're trying to tell a story extract meaning out of it and get a point across with this in mind we can shoot down many of the criticized points particularly the ones involving what people expected in contrast with what the filmmakers were really trying to show causes and consequences of violence the film is not about that it's not enlightening non brazilian audiences about the brazilian issue well who wanted to do that is afroreggae this or that and supported by whom it doesn't matter in this context not enough women in the film for your tastes it's not about equality or the feminist cause every little detail about anderson's life mother son family and all the aspects and the workings of the afroreggae movement well don't be so picky because it doesn't matter there's just so much length a story can have before it can't become a film anymore if the authors were to show everything everyone is expecting they'd have to make a 6 months tv series instead if you are expecting all that you approach the film the wrong way br br the film is actually about two individuals who started a movement two individuals full of ideals two individuals who thirst for change two individuals trying to do something about all the going around them individuals who went rock bottom and wanted to get up again it's all about finding purpose in life drawing inspiration from misery changing the destiny and becoming something else than what they were destined to be criminals and drug dealers for that matter it's about achievement and hope and not about the cruel reality of violence in rio de though it's an integral part of the film given that's what the characters are constantly surrounded by unexpectedly and not without a reason the film ends up centered much more on anderson's course through difficulties in life this is because they were faced with anderson's accident while they were shooting the film i'm not sure about this but they may have even seriously considered ending the filming right there leaving behind all effort spent but anderson wanted to keep going and so they did risking to lose in having a film with a bit of an identity crisis considering the sudden change of course but gaining in showing someone overcoming such a devastating happening it's very evident for who watches it that the film begins about afroreggae and winds up about anderson it's very unique in this sense the shift of the story line maybe their only sin is not making it evident which may initially rise expectations that will go unfulfilled br br as for the importance or of anderson i'd say not everybody wants to change the whole world end all violence feed all the hungry be like mahatma be as known as mother teresa or whoever other known personalities there are it's much easier to relate to and draw inspiration from someone who is such as everybody else in fact trying to transform his or her own harsh life raising problematic kids coping with permanent injuries or diseases and even managing to pay the bills by the end of the month to understand the movie you have to see that's about leaving behind a past of involvement with drugs and crime making up for it and trying to persuade others not to go down the same troublesome path though you can criticize if the way they chose to do it is effective and doubt the ideology of the method you cannot deny their intentions br br also the perception that anderson is special or a chosen one may have partially something to do with the fact that the filmmakers became very involved in the lives of the characters they were depicting as much as becoming friends with them there's no way it wouldn't tint the whole movie with a more favorable light over anderson if a dear friend becomes paralyzed in an accident it's not just a fact you make a big deal out of it and this is not necessarily bad it's not much that they treat him like a chosen one as much as they go to great lengths trying to show him as a seed for transformation and source of inspiration br br in conclusion don't watch this documentary for the scenes of the reality of poverty and crime it contains watch it for what it is much more an inspirational story br br ad like seems just damn good and professionally made to me and doesn't affect or detract from the intentions of the film romanticized speculate on its as a documentary if you will but why not when it's supposed to cause reaction and inspire isn't trying to better people's lives through music and dance the essence of what the subjects are trying to do the very own reality pardon me but showing just the plain facts is what reporters do and you can watch it on tv every night br br if i wanted to become a filmmaker i wish my first film would also be this great Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7184991240501404 Review: favela rising is a documentary about the slums of rio the favelas specifically the most violent one according to this film a lot more kids have died violently in favelas over the last decade or so than in israel during the same period a fact astonishing if true which shows how under recognized this social problem is in the rest of the world this is an important topic especially for those who see hope in efforts to marshal the and most at risk through a vibrant cultural program this is a compelling documentary if occasionally marred by a somewhat too personality based version of events and by grainy digital video and film that sometimes may make you think you need to have your eyes examined br br drug lords rule in the favelas and gun toting teenage boys are the main drug dealers like in parts of colombia fernando movie city of god de deus has been accused of celebrating violence de deus is another of many favelas but the early section of favela rising shows that in fact favela boys do celebrate violence and want to deal drugs where the money and the action are it's cool to carry a gun there cool to work as a drug it's fifty times more profitable than the available by other means br br first discovered the afroreggae movement and its leaders anderson and josé junior while visiting rio for a conference and quickly persuaded his friend and mentor to quit his job and come down to help make a film with his own promise to fund it and charisma and a startling twist in his life make him the center of the film and its chief narrator but like the favelas themselves the film with other people no doubt about the fact that is a remarkable leader and artist br br is compared to bosnia shooting there was very dangerous anderson friendship and protection and caution and in the shooting enabled the filmmakers to gain access and shoot detailed footage of their subject matters while mostly there were close calls avoiding any serious confrontations with drug lords or drug dealing cops they also trained boys to use cameras and left them there on trips home that resulted in 10 of the footage including rare shots of violent incidents including police beatings it's hard for an outsider to keep track of police massacres in rio there was one in the early 1990's that looms over the story and inspired who ended his own early involvement in drug trafficking to lead his cultural movement the cops are all over the drug trade and if anybody doesn't like that the ill trained police come in often wearing black ski masks and shoot up a neighborhood killing a lot of innocents br br this is pretty much the picture we get in city of god except that this time junior and the other guys come in starting in but spreading out eventually to a number of other favelas to give classes that attract dozens of youth girls as well as boys their afroreggae cultural afroreggae or program formed in 1993 is a new alternative way of life for young black men in the rio it leads them to leave behind smoking alcohol and drugs that's the rule to explode into rap song and gymnastics in expressive performances eventually the best of the performers led by wind up appearing before big local audiences with local producers and their afroreggae has an international recording contract br br other centers and groups have been created by or through the over the years in and other favelas to seek the of youth by providing training and staging performances of music theater and dance at centers br br the performance arts aren't everything just the focal point is also a movement for broader social change gathering public awareness through such performances the centers also provide training in information newspaper radio internet e mail links and sex education to seek to bridge gaps between rich and poor black and white and to offer in audio visual work including production of documentaries the program is currently active in four other favelas br br there are many scenes of favela street and home life in favela rising and they look very much like the images in city of god with the important difference that the focus and outcome are very very much more positive not that it isn't an battle and the corruption of the police the of the social system and the indifference of the general population of brazil are not directly addressed by any of this but there's a scene where talks to some young kids in another favela cynical boys not enthusiastic about afroreggae and determined to work in the drug trade as himself did as a boy doesn't seem to be convincing any of them despite pointing out that don't make it to the age of fifty but we learn that the most negative boy in this group richard joined the movement five months later there's also the account of a freak accident that disabled but with a positive outcome br br it would be great if the images were sharper and clearer and if the story were edited down a little but this is vibrant inspiring material and represents committed risk taking documentary film making and it's nice that favela rising has been included in seven film festivals and won a number of awards including best new documentary filmmaker at the tribeca film festival it's currently being shown at the institute of contemporary arts in london however a wide art house audience in the us seems somewhat unlikely br br included in the 2006 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9125645160675049 Review: this christmas gift arrived courtesy of tcm we had never seen the film even though we have seen most of the films of barbara stanwyck this comedy made us laugh so much that at times we had to ourselves in order to hear the dialog br br this is a movie that should be seen by people suffering from stressful situations especially around christmas it would certainly lift one's spirits by just letting go the movie would make a perfect gift in the form of a dvd or a vhs tape br br christmas in connecticut was directed with great panache by peter godfrey based on a story by hamilton br br the best thing in the movie is the pairing of two of the most popular stars of that era barbara stanwyck and dennis morgan barbara stanwyck always played strong willed women obviously this was a change of pace for her in this film as well as lady eve ms stanwyck displays a knack for comedy she and mr morgan who played in a lot of musical comedies make a winning combination br br there are no weak performances in the film sydney greenstreet an actor notorious for playing is a delight to watch as the rich and fat alexander the man who owned a media empire and who knew a good thing when he saw it reginald gardiner an accomplished english actor adds luster to the stellar cast behind the two principals br br s z sakall is another source of continuous he plays the hungarian chef felix who has a hard time with his own version of the english language also una o'connor makes a perfect the housekeeper in the perfect connecticut farm br br in reading other comments in this forum it's sad to learn that the glorious black and white cinematography is not appreciated by some people after all color was not widely used in the 40s and most of the classic movies have to be seen in its original format because what would be accomplished in them br br this film should be a requirement for anyone looking to spend almost two hours of fun at christmas time because total is assured watch it with an open mind and heart an maybe you'd like to see christmas in connecticut every year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752114415168762 Review: i actually found out about favela rising via the imdb website i have a particular interest in afro brazilian culture and films favela rising is one of those gems that gives a new meaning to human transformation beautifully documented and filmed by jeff and matt its the story anderson sa a former rio de drug who after the deaths of family members and friends becomes a christ like malcolm x and all rolled into one sa formed afroreggae a cultural movement that uses afro brazilian afro brazilian martial arts drumming and other to transform the hopeless and most times angry youth into vibrant viable caring community loving individuals br br a few years ago i remember going to a screening of city of god de deus and walked out of the theatre completely numb the images were grim yet stunning and you couldn't take your eyes off the screen i remember how hopeless some situations were in the favelas and how decadent the society was due to the governments neglect how drug trafficking was a way of life how indifferent the citizens of the slums were because death was an every day occurrence like city of god anderson sa talks about how the people of the favelas were also he talks about the police corruption and how the communities were so by drugs and gangs that you couldn't visit family members in other favelas you had to meet in a neutral location unlike city of god anderson movement afroreggae provides solutions to the anger the hopelessness br br there was one part in the documentary where anderson in the spirit of a preacher approached some youth and asked them to join afroreggae these jaded youth were so scarred by everyday survival and violence their role models were drug dealers and this is what they to be anderson told then that drug dealers don't live very long there was reluctance of course but five months later he was able to get some of the youth to join afroreggae br br the visuals in favela rising are beyond amazing its clear to me that jeff and matt are not only great story but visual artist as well this is a must see documentary there are some really magical and transforming moments in this documentary i don't want to spoil them for you i want you see it for yourself please tell your friends youth counselors family members about this wonderful film it will make you care about the world and our children br br i would give it eleven stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754992723464966 Review: i just love this movie and i have my tv to record it when it comes on again on 2nd it is a really nice love story with a twist the song that is played at the end of the movie is one you would not think would be a big hit but it is a song that stays in your head and i am now trying to find that song so i can hear it and play it i really have no style of the shows i see or the songs i like to hear and there for makes me pretty open to seeing things new with an open mind i would like to say there is some parts in this movie that is not meant for the whole family to watch this movie does show skin it is kinda like a lifetime movie for women about women i say watch the movie and you may just like it as much as i did Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7708410620689392 Review: although this was a low budget film and clearly last minute it holds a certain charm that is difficult to pinpoint i tend to believe it is the scriptwriter grant morris see dead dog who despite the warped plot line injected a fantastic slice of humour sorely missing in many of today's box office hits definitely a must see for a sunday afternoon speaking as a true single girl and very sceptical this film did not inspire me particularly but did a small flame of hope for a not my so much as my slightly crazy who lets her sleep in her bed with her she may find someone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9248915314674377 Review: just as ted kramer dustin hoffman is about to get a break in his professional life his frustrated wife joanna meryl streep finally gets up the courage to leave him leaving ted to care for their five year old son justin henry being a single parent proves to be quite the chore for ted and he suffers professionally but also learns there's much more to life than a career as he continues to bond with and really get to know his own son but then joanna returns and intends to get her son back which leads to a cruel custody trial br br kramer vs kramer is a superbly well written and magnificently acted human drama that will only leave the most cold hearted a viewer untouched hoffman's growing relationship with his son is so well portrayed and the film never takes an easy way out it always feels very real and thanks to the film's low key approach it makes even more of an impact and can easily work upon multiple viewings the film's dramatic impact does not br br easily recommended 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.992284893989563 Review: what can i say about kramer vs kramer on the surface it's rather simple but underneath it deals with emotions greater than life itself it delivers many fantastic moments it makes you laugh it makes you cry you sympathize with the characters and you care about them many films fail at this kramer vs kramer is a success br br i think everyone would agree the acting is superb once you watch kramer vs kramer for some time the acting in most other films starts to feel plastic and unemotional the actors seem to get along well with their roles and the characters really live on the screen there's some beautiful chemistry between them i think the best performance in the film comes from the young justin henry he's different from any other child actor i've ever seen he's amazingly natural br br also there's some kind of neurotic beauty in meryl streep and dustin hoffman delivers one of the best performances of his career the story is very well written it's simple but complicated at the same time the concept is the simple part the feelings associated is the complicated part of it br br if you haven't seen this film yet you're definitely missing out see it now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867879152297974 Review: inexplicably i watched this movie for the very first time just a couple of days ago and understood from the very beginning what all the fuss is about this movie held my attention from beginning to end and ran me through the whole range of emotions and might have helped me discover a few i never knew about br br dustin hoffman absolutely shines as ted kramer he is absolutely convincing as a man having to at least three different challenges in life jilted husband workaholic ad executive and loving father meryl streep as joanna kramer was less central to the movie simply because joanna was absent for a good part of it but when she was on screen she gave hoffman a run for his money the true standout though in my opinion had to be young justin henry as billy kramer children are always the innocent victim in a marital breakdown and justin seemed absolutely natural and completely believable in this role as he deals with the conflicting emotions around his mother and his to life with dad only then to have the confusion around why he should have to leave his dad when it was his mom who walked out on him young justin didn't seem to miss a beat in this very difficult role br br all in all this is an excellent oscar worthy movie whose only weak point was what i thought to be a truly disappointing decision to go for the sappy and happy ending which was totally unrealistic considering the destructive custody battle ted and joanna had gone through but there's not much else to complain about here br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9163233041763306 Review: the academy award winning vs follows a businessman ted kramer dustin hoffman and his divorce with his bored wife meryl streep one day ted's wife leaves him and their child in search for a better life forcing ted to become closer to his son justin henry the two bond and become very close but only after some friction and just as everything is going perfect ted's wife comes back to town and wants sole custody of their son ted then goes on a mission not to let his son get taken away from him and fights his wife in court dustin hoffman gives a tremendous performance along with meryl streep and young justin henry is impressive it's a sad emotional roller coaster of a movie but it's a very well made and inspiring film the film took the oscar for best picture at the 1979 academy awards along with best actor for hoffman and best supporting actress for streep if you don't mind a tearjerker vs is a great film to watch grade b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980095386505127 Review: kramer vs kramer won five oscars including best picture of 1979 this intense and deeply moving family drama follows an advertising executive whose life is turned upside down when his wife of eight years walks out on him leaving him to care for his son and build a relationship with him he never had robert incisive screenplay presents us flawed but real human beings with hearts souls and brains for instance in the scene where joanna announces to ted she's leaving him she doesn't just storm out the door she gives him the keys her credit cards the dry cleaning ticket tells him which bills have been paid and informs him she has withdrawn from their bank account the same amount of money she had when they were married no more this decision to leave was not a whim it was thought about and joanna felt with no other option than to leave if she was leaving she was going to do it properly and with no specific plan in mind she did not think it right to take billy dustin hoffman won an oscar for his ted kramer a man so obsessed with bringing home the bacon he had no clue that his life at home was crumbling into pieces meryl streep also won an oscar playing joanna the unhappy wife who we feel sympathy for in the beginning of the film but that all changes when she returns for her son hoffman is at the top of his form here i always tear up during the scene where he tries to explain to billy justin henry oscar nominee why his mom left and he does it all in a stage whisper or when he meets joanna upon her return and slams her drink into a wall a hoffman moment not in the script that streep was not told about in order to get a natural reaction justin henry hits all the right notes as billy the confused little boy who doesn't know why his mom is gone and doesn't know how to communicate with his father jane alexander also got an oscar nod as ted and neighbor margaret who has switched by the film's conclusion this is an intense family drama but there are laughs to be had here too billy and the chocolate chip ice cream billy because ted is late picking him for a party billy catching his dad's one night stand williams on her way to the bathroom stark naked but it's the moments of human drama you remember ted running through manhattan with billy in his arms to get to the emergency room after billy falls off the jungle gym ted getting fired right before beginning his custody battle and instead of making a scene he tells the guy in a whisper shame on you and of course the finale where joanna tells ted she's not taking billy which i found a little hard to swallow why would she go to all that trouble of for custody and then just change her mind but this is a small quibble regarding a wonderful movie masterfully directed by robert benton and flawlessly performed by a top notch cast a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878078103065491 Review: this is a phenomenal movie truly one of the best movies i have ever watched i am a serious critic and it takes much to stir me but this movie had all the right for stirring the passion of the actors without the overacting the aching for all the characters involved the serious and subtle truths about marriage and divorce all make this a must see movie despite the fact that it is 1970s this is definitely not an old movie but a classic vintage movie i hope you engage with it as i did when you consider how volatile relationships of all kinds can be when you also consider how deep pain associated with love can be and how the hardest decisions to make will always be the most painful but once they are made the pain will but only gradually this movie certainly demonstrates that the most volatile relationships are not necessarily weak relationships and that leaving certainly is not synonymous with lost lack of love the of this movie certainly from a place deep within someone's heart and mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694448113441467 Review: i have seen this film on 3 different occasions on the first occasion i was over by this film it appeared as a very kind film to me i hated this film as a sentimental garbage on my second viewing however my third viewing my belief that it is a good film there is a lot of emotional power in this film especially scenes of emotional confrontation between mr kramer and madam kramer there are some scenes in which meryl streep appears a cruel person despite the fact that she is a beauty in real life dustin hoffman appears as a lost hero unable to with the recent task of his child's custody there was even a controversy on the sets of this film according to the master cameraman there was a shot in which he just escaped getting hurt as the character of mr kramer in order to show the intensity of his anger decides to break a glass hard luckily nothing happened to kramer versus kramer shows the destruction of a family structure it also tells how family must be maintained if there are kids involved Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9354742169380188 Review: first i loved the documentary it represents a new school history theory where a subject can reflect a wide range of social and historical issues br br i'll get the camera and dogs out of the way first i hate the blair witch quality of the camera but also understand the advantage of such a casual approach in fact i agree with the other reviewer that it gives us unprecedented access br br dogs warning i have a degree in literature which i do not use as a profession so some of my training may in the dogs are a beautiful metaphor for the complex relationship of great endeavors and our need to find the labor to achieve them the dogs might reflect their owners as one reviewer suggested but they also serve as a stand in for the workers we see in the film while this might hint at the marxist problem raised by one reviewer i think it also shows how difficult it is to labor issues no in italy may not translate as well elsewhere yikes i am a marxist at heart and hate to hear my cynical resignation hold sway it is a remarkable bait and switch the dogs are family the workers are family but in the end the dogs are the workers the last scene with the poor farmer while you may disagree with the politics the artistry of the analogy coupled with the more overt politics of the film are wonderful br br had only faulkner i am from alabama had the power of film beyond the hollywood market what interesting tales would have been told Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9413246512413025 Review: this is probably the best cinematic depiction of life in a manhattan ad agency the pressure to perform client and agency demands the parties the creativity the money the cool surface with powerful corporate br br toss in for dustin hoffman br br the movie is textured and deep it follows his internal relationship as he tries to understand and live with what's going on his relationship with meryl streep and her friend who becomes his friend and his the relationship with his son br br while meryl streep was great did she set the record for least screen time to win an oscar she sure can deliver when she is on though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661489725112915 Review: moving beyond words is this heart breaking story of a divorce which results in a tragic custody battle over a seven year old boy br br one of kramer v great strengths is its screenwriter director robert benton who has adapted avery corman's novel to the big screen he keeps things beautifully simple and most realistic while delivering all the drama straight from the heart his talent for telling emotional tales like this was to prove itself again with places in the heart where he showed as in kramer v kramer that he has a natural ability for working with children br br the picture's other strong point is the splendid acting which deservedly received four of the film's nine academy award nominations two of them walking away winners one of those was dustin hoffman best actor who is superb as frustrated business man ted kramer a man who has forgotten that his wife is a person as said wife joanne meryl streep claimed the supporting actress oscar for a strong sensitive portrayal of a woman who had lost herself in eight years of marriage also nominated was jane alexander for her fantastic turn as the good friend margaret final word in the acting stakes must go to young justin henry whose incredibly moving performance will find you choking back tears again and again and a thoroughly deserved oscar nomination came his way br br brilliant also is cinematography and jerry timely editing while musically henry classical piece is used to effect br br truly this is a touching story of how a father and son come to depend on each other when their wife and mother leaves they grow together come to know each other and form an entirely new and wonderful relationship ted finds himself with new responsibilities and a new outlook on life and slowly comes to realise why joanne had to go br br certainly if nothing else kramer v kramer demonstrates that nobody wins when it comes to a custody battle over a young child especially not the child himself br br saturday june 10 1995 t v br br strong drama from avery corman's novel about the heartache of a custody battle between estranged parents who both feel they have the child's best interests at heart aside from a superb screenplay and amazingly controlled direction both from robert benton it's the superlative cast that make this picture such a winner br br hoffman is brilliant as ted kramer the man torn between his career and the son whom he desperately wants to keep excellent too is streep as the woman lost in eight years of marriage who had to get out before she faded to nothing as a person in support of these two is a very strong jane alexander as mutual friend margaret an outstanding justin henry as the boy caught in the middle and a top cast of extras br br this highly emotional heart drama more than deserved it's 1979 academy awards for best film best actor hoffman and best supporting actress streep br br wednesday february 28 1996 t v Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851188063621521 Review: ever since midnight i have been on the lookout for films with dustin hoffman and have mostly not been disappointed ever since kramer vs i have been on the lookout for films with meryl streep and have mostly not been disappointed she gave a superb performance really one of her best in and i her up in out of that these two actors came together over 20 years ago for kramer vs was definitely a very good idea the result is an excellent character drama with a theme which is still very relevant in today's society br br on everyone has a pretty bad time though the kids seem to suffer beautifully handled by robert benton in some original directing presenting some memorable scenes even the takes on character and should be included in the cast and as for the breakfast scene with billy justin henry just simply magnificent just how do you get an eight year old to act benton managed it and of course with hoffman there seemed to be good electricity the result is certainly engaging endearing and convincing justin henry's performance must rank among the best 5 or 6 kids' performances of all time the best thing once again was the there was no going over the top so frequent these days br br this film came up again on the small screen the other night though i have had it in my video collection for years it is still worth watching and paying attention to everything around out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98771733045578 Review: life was going great for new york city advertising artist ted kramer he had a great job and a loving wife no actually his wife wasn't so loving for when ted returned home late from work that night his wife joanna had a suit case packed and was heading out the door he tried to stop her but she just got into the elevator and out of ted's life well now in addition to his job he's now got to mind the house as well as their 6 year old son billy ted assured his boss that his wife's leaving would not affect his job performance in any way it did however affect his performance as a father he blew up when billy spilled punch on his client artwork well some time later ted and billy receive a letter from joanna and it was obvious from her letter that she wasn't coming back ted was distraught well he was late coming home from work on birthday which made billy sore at him br br ted was late to work one day and his boss yelled at him because he had missed a very important client meeting when he got home he yelled at billy for sneaking ice cream during dinner then later he truthfully told billy that the break up between he and joanna may have been his fault not ted invited a good friend phyllis bernard over that night and well billy got his first look at a naked woman when ted took billy to the park the following day he fell off the jungle gym and landed face first onto his toy plane ted literally ran him to the hospital where they had to stitches after that life began taking a downward spiral for ted then one day out of the blue he received a phone call from none other than joanna they met in a corner café at first they have a pleasant conversation but then joanna informs him that she has returned to collect her son and take him with her ted would have none of it and out well life got even worse for ted when his boss jim o'connor took him out to lunch and abruptly fired him not only that but joanna was choosing to sue for custody of billy and without a job ted didn't stand a chance in hell for winning he hired himself a lawyer john who charged a pretty penny 15 000 exact change and that's if they win br br ted was also able to find a new job it was actually a step down from what he used to do with a considerable cut in salary but he accepted with great determination finally the court date january 9 1980 arrived judge atkins joanna took the stand and proceeded to question her about why she left ted and about her other relationships and how they were failures the next day ted took the stand and lawyer really him like a ted's good friend margaret took the stand as well and she really didn't help matters well the judge took some time to think it over and sure enough one day informs ted that he lost joanna got sole custody of billy how typical always ruling in favor of the mother well ted and billy were just devastated about parting ways they had a tearful goodbye when suddenly joanna stopped by she and ted have a little talk and well rather than just give away the ending let me assure everybody that everything turns out alright for everybody br br this was a very good movie dustin hoffman was very good he earned that academy award i've also seen him in hook meet the and rain man which he also won an oscar for meryl streep was good she also got an oscar justin henry was good too so where was his nomination i guess the academy had a rule against giving oscars to children but the rule was lifted when haley joel came along this movie has great drama light comedy and is very subtle it does a good job of holding your attention i was watching rain man on tcm the other night then this came on after and i just couldn't help but watch and that's what you should do if you like dustin hoffman or meryl streep or movies of this genre then i recommend kramer vs kramer a gripping film about the of two divorced parents fighting over their child i liked ted's little speech about ruling in favor of mothers all the time what was it about sex that makes a good parents actually that's how they have the child but seriously he's right why always rule in favor of the mother because she's a woman also in the cast george howard duff who passed away in 1990 and chamberlain who passed away in 1984 watch for an up and coming williams in the nudity in the hallway scene anyway see kramer vs kramer today good movie br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772303700447083 Review: good drama movie about a child custody case with great performances by all the actors a good example of what an excellent script can do to propel a simple story to a much higher quality the screenplay was just average though and this is what kept the movie from the list of the all time best dramas still the great acting makes this movie a good one to see if you are a fan of court dramas or a big fan of the lead actors the movie really should have been a tad longer though for more excellence but that would really be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9272814393043518 Review: the child actor certainly deserves a lot of credit it was a pretty weak field for best picture that year i think apocalypse now should have taken it but the academy probably felt it was too violent and strange plus vietnam was still too recent meryl streep was tremendous as always playing a very unlikeable character i don't usually compliment directors but i really liked that bit with the elevator doors grade b Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7706273794174194 Review: i remember going to drive inn with my parent and sister i was in grade 5 and still a kid and the drive closed down 4 years later but the film still lingers in my memory an adult movie which a kid finds entertaining that is a mark of excellence hoffman is one of better actors and this film proves it i like the billy put down the ice cream scene and i remember the version in there film i factory myself remember joe crying please email me if you like the skit not a bad film at all it is a story about a father and his son touching and i love the part where hoffman talks about and how the streets change worth a second watch 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9948260188102722 Review: if you asked me to pick the best acted movies ever made this movie would be on a short list along with streetcar named desire i imagine i'll discover some others that qualify but kramer vs kramer is an outstanding exercise in naturalism so its a very satisfying experience on that level just watching the marvelous probing performances of dustin hoffman meryl streep and the child justin henry in particular one of the best child performances ever br br but i also find it very satisfying to watch because its such a thoroughly involving story it always makes me forget my own problems it has such excellent narrative drive once you stick kramer vs kramer on and alice kramer leaves ted to work and their young son telling him nothing more than she has to discover herself you keep watching to know that everything turns out okay for them and even once you know how things do turn out each moment of the ride just rings so brilliantly true that its a joy to watch it happen again and again br br make no mistake kramer vs kramer is not light entertainment its a very realistic portrayal of the effects of divorce on everyone involved br br 10 10 br br for one of the best scripts born out of conversations between benton and hoffman who was going through a divorce at the time ever written executed and performed beautifully and not to mention what a great involving story it is put simply a perfect film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877855777740479 Review: i thought this film was quite good and quite entertaining for a film heavy on emotion i agree with what another user wrote about the script being sympathetic to the three main characters i think that this is what what made the film good it didn't either mr or mrs kramer and it was refreshing i think to see two people essentially work the issue out on their own and eventually do the best thing for billy and although it was a little strange i actually liked the music in this film as well for some reason the music seemed appropriate for the journey that the three main characters upon this movie flowed quite well and didn't doodle like some emotionally heavy films tend to do it dealt with a serious situation but didn't take itself too seriously it simply told the story in a straight forward way and it worked quite well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9416876435279846 Review: normally movies stay out of the realm of domestic drama and for good reason who wants to intentionally seek entertainment from a story about what they or those close to them have to deal with in real life divorce hurts an incredible percentage of american families of all classes and custody battles are ugly and necessary parts of it that's not escapism the number one reason the average person turns to movies that's sad reality br br normally divorce or custody is simply part of a greater story and affects the way we understand it or relate to its characters kramer vs kramer focuses on it and asks us to understand why we do it and why that makes it so troubling that's a challenge for both this film and its audience turn something so real into something that can capture our attention and then make us not feel spiteful as the mirror is held up to our face writer director robert benton definitely achieves both and in impressive fashion in adapting this novel by avery corman br br the story as one would expect is quite simple big business advertising man ted kramer dustin hoffman comes home to find his wife joanna meryl streep is leaving him and their 7 year old son billy justin henry ted then must quickly learn to be an active father in the boys' life and as soon as he does joanna brings a custody suit upon him br br to make an oscar winning drama about something so generic and particularly dialogue heavy first takes tremendous acting talent you don't get much better than hoffman and streep hoffman is in his prime in this role his first oscar win after three other notable nominations he creates a thorough character one whose self centered and quick tempered ways clearly change as he learns to be a better father and the sole care streep wins her first oscar in only the second major role of her career as a woman who doesn't get much screen time but must communicate both inner torment at her decision to leave as well as renewed sense of identity when she returns to take custody streep does so effortlessly the young boy justin henry who at his age was the youngest competitive category nominee in academy awards history plays the embodiment of all 7 year old children exceptionally well br br writing and direction takes these performances to the level where we see deeper into this family's troubles than we do our own and thus reconsider our thoughts about love and raising a family previous notable credits bonnie clyde and superman wouldn't indicate a strong command of family drama but the man can flat out write numerous scenes give us strong visuals that show us much more than the typical family scenarios they depict the first morning that joanna is gone and ted billy french toast is a classic that perfectly demonstrates all the talent going into this movie in a scene that happens in every morning br br you'll rarely see a story as straightforward as kramer vs kramer done better there aren't any surprises at the end or twists and turns that will keep us desperately glued to the screen the film then has to rely on its talents and they are all sure fire delivering a new understanding of a subject that's so familiar Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9417237639427185 Review: our reviewer from toronto told you what you need to know about this film except note that it needs editing the hand held technique gets really old really fast i saw this film last night in france we are in the valley which is covered with and of course wine makers they were all there in the de for the showing crammed in polite patient genial although my french is i got the gist of the film but noted that the audience loved the old terror interviewed esp the one from a communist village in he got a lot of laughs this is unusual in france laughing aloud there is no question which side of the terror globalization war they are on Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6800012588500977 Review: certainly when i saw this movie at hbo i was bit erratic in following the plot but it catches my attention when seeing dustin hoffman in it honestly i'm not enthralled watching old movies but then in the long run it changes my point of view seeing this stirring film made me experience once again at my seat not noticing my tears suddenly roll down my cheek and then after let loose a heavy sigh in realizing the impact of what i've just witness kramer vs kramer was indeed one of the best classical drama movies i've witnessed for a long time that even i myself couldn't imagine how it touched me the story was strongly emotional but is not saturated with such the characters weren't unrealistic for their roles they possess qualities that make viewers like them whatever position they have in the film like the role of meryl streep she was a mother who honestly concede her mistakes at the past but then she's confident to stand up her emotional motives to get what she desires in a fair and square battle dustin hoffman was way too outstanding i can't even fathom how this guy could play seriously difficult roles and suddenly jump into another role which is completely different then performed it well even though i have already seen the movies a lot of times when i seat back and lounge at my home worth movies to peer and buy a time for it catching a glimpse for kramer vs kramer will make my experience another worthwhile moment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641638398170471 Review: kramer vs kramer is a near drama about shocking drastic of the two subjects of a failed married couple meryl streep in the throes of her trademark sensitivity plays an unhappy stay at home mother who feels confined to such a role and within the first five minutes of the film leaves her husband in a fantastic performance by dustin hoffman to find another role for herself hoffman is having absolutely no idea what to do with himself having taken so much for granted that he doesn't know the first thing about getting his son to school in the morning br br hoffman seamlessly this husband as such a juicy load of he is restless relentless and impatient but even though the positive side to those three adjectives should include just the opposite he is on whatever he turns his head to he's been focused on his career in advertising and when he is left to raise his son billy all by himself chaos in immediately he's the one throwing temper tantrums and quitting angrily halfway through an activity after awhile as he befriends his neighbor and former friend played by sexy jane alexander hoffman his jets enough to understand why his wife left in the meantime his boundless energy towards raising billy and he loses his job br br the custody battle of the title is a brilliantly grey circumstance even if the ending is a little unmotivated for the audience the last line and the last shot still have that witty screen writing touch that seemed to diminish after the magical 1970s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660705327987671 Review: i've seen many dustin hoffman's movies like straw dogs or rain man and i liked them but his characters are much to often calm or even shy persons i expected him to be in this movie the same as he was in straw dogs but i saw a totally different person he was much more energetic in this film and kinda reminded me of al pacino in the movie was very interesting from beginning to the end i liked the way dustin hoffman's character was ready to do just about everything to stay with his son this movie is also revealing personally i think it shows that people should learn to find a compromise them self without involving other people into issue Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311513304710388 Review: kramer vs kramer is the story of a marital breakup and the consequences of same they can be devastating to the partners and even more so to a minor child which in this case is played by justin henry br br what i really did like about kramer vs kramer it's greatest strength as a film is the way that parents dustin hoffman and meryl streep are presented to the audience as whole people with many sides to their nature though the film is in hoffman's direction and more about his relationship with his son he's not presented as any kind of saint nor is streep a completely black villain hoffman's a career oriented man in the advertising game he's pretty much ignored his wife's dreams and aspirations still it's a big shock to him when streep says the love's no longer there and she wants out she also wants out of being a mother at least for a while br br hoffman and henry make do the best they can the pressure of being both parents causes hoffman to lose his job and he has to take a lower paying one in another agency at that point after over a year streep decides she wants custody br br both parents make compelling witnesses and state their case beautifully but in these situations the tie is always broken in favor of the mother br br dustin hoffman and meryl streep won their first of two oscars respectively for this film her in the supporting actress category i'm not sure how these things are decided streep does get less screen time than hoffman if that's the factor the film does focus on hoffman's relationship with his son and his evolving realization that he has his share of the blame for the marriage failure as for meryl it's a choice for her as it is for many women to balance a career and the conflict in her psyche registers for all to see on the screen br br dustin hoffman may have won that oscar partly for the same reason that spencer tracy picked up his first by performing the impossible task of not letting a scene stealing child steal the film children with their lack of are natural actors and henry is great because he comes over as a real kid not a hollywood kid i wonder if hoffman saw captains courageous and saw how spencer tracy dealt with freddie dustin could have done a lot worse than channel spencer tracy in his performance br br kramer vs kramer also won oscars for best picture best director for robert benton and best adapted screenplay it's an intelligent and compelling drama about adults falling out of love and trying to deal as best they can with it for themselves and their child don't miss it if ever broadcast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9623669385910034 Review: the marriage of an upscale new york city couple with child falls apart when the wife wants out it took a lot of courage for her to walk out that door a neighbor tells us the busy distracted husband takes on the responsibilities and grows closer to his son but soon the wife returns highly manipulative picture doesn't give us a very realistic familial unit with young justin henry certainly not resembling the product of a marriage between dustin hoffman and meryl streep but the dynamics are intriguing and involving and director robert benton keeps the pace popping with lots of cleverness marvelous classical music editing and surefire bits of humor streep's character is designed to be a cold self centered witch but i was ready to feel a lot more for her than benton probably wanted it all has to be painted in terms of black and white good and bad with hoffman learning how hard his wife had it and getting a second chance at being a good parent the film never falters from its path and very fine acting nearly saves it but i'm not sure where benton was steering the film in the final act and the closing scene is awfully abrupt from Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8897737264633179 Review: no this has nothing to do with the sitcom seinfeld or its eccentric and hilarious character cosmo kramer in reality kramer vs kramer is a fine drama movie without a doubt one of the finest of its kind and one of the greatest movies ever i'm glad that it won more oscars than apocalypse now because it really deserved such glory br br kramer vs kramer is an excellent film so well made and so perfectly balanced that i wouldn't change anything about it in any way there is nothing wrong with the film it's film making of the highest quality and it stands the test of time too not only it doesn't look any dated but also its cultural impact is long lasting and its realistic story remains just as significant as it was when it came out in 1979 a timeless classic they don't make movies like this today br br this movie is dramatic realistic simple but brilliant intense powerful sweet and even tragic and depressing sometimes yet it has fine humor as well it has no special effects but who cares this is not the movie or place to discuss such thing for a movie like this such thing would be pointless and absolutely unnecessary br br the story is very interesting the chemistry is just perfect all of the actors are great but the 3 main ones are the very best dustin hoffman a brilliant actor has his greatest performance ever here as the lovable but distant workaholic ted kramer meryl streep is great as ted's wife joanna and cute little justin henry is terrific as the loving but sometimes stubborn billy son of ted and joanna br br the soundtrack is all instrumental and wonderful the opening song by the guitarist frederic hand is brilliant the rest of the soundtrack is mostly antonio classical music and is simply dazzling br br this motion picture has also an incredible development of the characters see the character ted kramer a workaholic who becomes an amazing father after being left with no choice but to take care of his son trying to adjust these new responsibilities with his job after being left by his wife joanna with this ted learns about the most beautiful things in life but also realizes how though life is with the problems in his job and the return of joanna who wants the custody of their son but even joanna changes for better and the ending is an unexpected surprise when one sees this for the first time br br this movie has also some though things such as courtroom scenes where both ted and joanna face brutal character unleashed by the lawyers another though thing to see is when poor billy falls off a jungle gym with his toy a plane and gets seriously injured on his face but then again the scene is very well made and what comes next is very intense his father runs quickly and crosses numerous blocks ignoring the traffic to take his son to the hospital br br overall this is a movie which is a good lesson of life br br this should definitely be on top 250 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859645366668701 Review: i think not i mean yeah if you compare this film to the godfather or maybe a little older film like casablanca or maybe even a little newer film like the english patient it doesn't have the camera work or the cinematography like these other films but that doesn't mean that this is a bad movie or does it i think the reason why this film is underrated is because a lot of people always compare it to other great oscar winning films you should never do that which makes it hard to understand the beauty and the realism in this movie in the categories best picture best actor in a leading role and best actress in a supporting role this film really deserved all of them the magnificent dustin hoffman gives us once again one of his best performances a couple of times in this movie i forgot that it wasn't his son because it was just so real i have never seen a film about relationships in different families where it was so easy for the actors to play that specific role but still so beautiful so dustin hoffman passes the test with flying colors in my opinion there are a few actresses in the world who deserve to be called the best katherine hepburn meryl streep jane fonda and ingrid bergman i can't help it i think she's great meryl streep even though she's in a supporting role is amazing and real and you just can't help but being drawn ed to her talent and the way she makes it hers and real wow that's all i can say justin henry was great considering his age his tears and his relationship with his mom and dad was beautiful so i say good job to cute little justin henry br br while i was watching this film for like the third time alone i couldn't stop crying i tried but i couldn't thank god i was alone this is probably the purest film i have ever seen other films that were nominated for best picture was apocalypse now norma rae breaking away and all that jazz i'm ashamed cause i haven't seen any of them but from what i've heard apocalypse now is great but when i heard about norma rae i only thought of sally field i think that considering the other nominees this film deserved it's five oscars and that it'll continue to touch and make other people cry for a long time in the future just like it has for the past 28 years good job all the actors and actresses in this film for giving us great performances and memories from watching this film that we won't ever forget br br thanks for your time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846449494361877 Review: i consider myself lucky that i got to view a wonderful movie with two marvelous actors kramer vs kramer was great to me because i think i could relate to it br br unfortunately my parents are divorced even though i was older than billy in this movie i felt his pain and confusion having two parents who you thought were happy and end up hating each other is the worst through this movie actually i think it made me realize that my parents are people too and they had as just much pain as my sister and i had br br back to the movie this was a good one yes it's dated and meryl and dustin are very young but i would recommend this for a lot of people because i think most can relate in some way there are funny sad happy and moments that are carried away by these great actors it's a good movie and deserves more credit than a 7 5 br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995940089225769 Review: after a decade of turbulent american movies began to switch gears and turn their cameras away from war torn political corruption and general social unease to the more intimate world of family dysfunction the toll the selfish baby boomers began to take on the american family as they grew up and had kids of their own was making itself felt br br kramer vs kramer is one of the first of these dysfunctional family dramas that would continue to be so popular throughout the 1980s and it's one of the best it gets a rather bum rap now because it's known as the film that beat apocalypse now for the 1979 best picture academy award but comparing these two films is like comparing a banana to a chicken breast they're not remotely the same but can't we enjoy them both director writer robert benton doesn't try to do anything fancy with his movie its strength lies in its performances those of dustin hoffman and meryl streep particularly playing a divorced couple fighting and over their son the courtroom scene in which they duke it out for custody and in which each is forced to hurt the other in terrible ways is devastating and feels authentic the movie doesn't present hoffman's solid dad as a hero or streep's mom as a villain they're neither good or bad as people they're simply bad at being married br br the film is tear jerky at the finale but not in a manipulative way it earns its right to elicit br br grade a Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10952401161193848 Review: kramer vs kramer is one film to hold on too and not forget it isn't one of the most popular films ever made and is certainly one of the weakest best picture films but it does not mean it still isn't important i thought the movie was well done and made you just want to watch more and more of it the performances were the best positive for the film and dustin hoffman played one of his best roles he's ever done as the lonely workaholic who has to take care of his son as his wife separates from him billy who is hoffman's son played another great performance along with meryl streep playing the depressed mother of billy kramer vs kramer is not one of the greatest films and is not a perfect 10 but it succeeds in making the film worth watching and worth caring about it certainly one of hoffman's best films he's ever done i highly recommend it br br outlook 9 10 a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993439257144928 Review: is a moving and rewarding documentary in the world of wine there is a huge different between the big and the small one it's not just about size of of your but also the amount of money and power you have if you have enough money to place ads in the wine spectator and hire a so called wine except then it doesn't matter the size of your estate also in business world of today wine often has to mass marketed and suited to people's taste what is means many times wine filtered of it's origin shows the commercial side of wine in that of mega producer robert and michael the wine expert who shapes wine to the taste of today's critics like robert parker who is also in the film now these men are not evil or wrong for they have done a great deal of good for wine but they have power on a grand scale as we all know power also shows small wine makers such as of the and hubert de of in burgundy these wine makers are not starving wine makers but they know like all great wine makers that it's about where the grapes are from the best example of this is explained not by a wine maker but by a man working for neal the wine the area the grapes are grown the that matters that a guiding hand that knows this makes important real wine Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8901426196098328 Review: although credit should have been given to dr for stealing the story line of horton hatches the egg this was a fine film it touched both the emotions and the intellect due especially to the incredible performance of seven year old justin henry and a script that was sympathetic to each character and each one's predicament the thought provoking elements linger long after the tear jerking ones are over overall superior acting from a solid cast excellent directing and a very powerful script the right touches of humor throughout help keep a heavy subject from becoming tedious or difficult to sit through lastly this film stands the test of time and seems in no way dated decades after it was released Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9277837872505188 Review: this outstanding film has about the best acting that you'll ever see and that alone makes this a must see the entire cast is excellent but then again it had to be in order to keep up with dustin hoffman and meryl streep it didn't take me long to get hooked on this film and aside from a courtroom scene that is merely good this is top notch entertainment this is a rare film that actually deserved all the oscar recognition that it received see it for yourself and you will definitely not be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9568839073181152 Review: kramer vs kramer is a terrific drama about an unhappy woman who walks out on her husband and young son the husband now has to take up the responsibilities of taking care of the boy as he does they get to know each other better but then the mother and wife returns and she wants custody of the boy kramer vs kramer has lots of drama with some wonderful bits of comedy thrown in for good measure dustin hoffman won his first best actor oscar for his brilliant performance here most people say his performance in which won him his second oscar is his best he was great in that film but i disagree that its his best in my opinion the best performance of hoffman's career is in this movie scene after scene shows us why hoffman is one of the best american actors working today he's also funny at times also giving a terrific performance is meryl streep who wasn't as well known when she made this film like she is today streep like hoffman also won her first oscar for best supporting actress for her work in kramer vs kramer as the wife and mother who tries to find herself after walking out on her family justin henry who was only 8 years old when the film came out is wonderful as hoffman and streep's son he won an oscar nomination for his role here and still to this day he is the youngest performer to receive an oscar nomination in a competitive category best supporting actor jane alexander is also fine as a family friend she too got an oscar nomination for supporting actress where she lost to co star streep kramer vs kramer is a great film from start to finish writer director robert benton has made a film that's absolutely unforgettable br br out of four Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611956477165222 Review: i hate to say it but i really do think this one's overrated and i love jackie's films it's got more plot behind it than usual but unfortunately though it has some great stuff i find it to be a bit slow all in all i say it's entertaining but not great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9133260250091553 Review: hi being able to speak i found this very funny and was able to all the jokes that one might not get due to language barriers the fight scenes are spectacular and it's a good movie however i have my criticisms first of all i find that it is not as good as the first one project a go and see that now reason is spoilers ahead don't read on if you haven't seen the film because in project a jackie ends by fighting his enemy the man he is sent to kill that is what he has been striving to do all the film and the showdown is spectacular but in a ii he fights chan the showdown scene between jackie and his nemesis is not long enough and the bulk of the action is against the men they are not nearly as bad enough and have only played a minor part in the film in relation to jackie so though their fight sequence is spectacular they are not the ones jackie is hunting throughout the whole of the film so thus leaving the viewer slightly unfulfilled however this is just my humble opinion so don't take it word for word go and see it yourself it is a great film in it's own right take care and hope your admiration for jackie grows yours sincerely ian ps you know the police chief in a ii he's the same guy in first strike nice to know he's still going strong Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822763800621033 Review: sequels are a lot with most nowhere near the stature of the original sometimes you find a sequel that is considered better than the original some critics such as john charles have stated that project is better than the original i disagree somewhat but this movie is still a worthwhile follow up and fits well in the output of brilliant hong kong action cinema in the 1980s as well as jackie's own oeuvre i do wonder how with such an awesome release of great films that his later films were not as good he only has directed two films in the 1990s and none past that but he has had much in many of the films where he is not officially the director br br earlier in 1987 jackie had brain surgery following a disastrous fall in the filming of armour of god this encouraged him to work on his next film close to home this did not encourage him to stop risking his life and his stunt team for our amusement what resulted is a smash hit at home that the original in box office 31 million hk dollars compared to 19 million for the original br br jackie chan is once again police officer dragon ma and he is ordered to work with three wan superintendent lam wai royal warriors who is the only chinese police officer allowed to have a gun yet is thought to be staging to make himself look better and ignoring the crimes of a triad lord named tiger au michael chan wai man dragon lord apparently has too much power to be taken down directly but he is relieved of the wan district now he is two wan which dragon ma takes over this and corrupt office will soon get a makeover and there is a great scene where three officers who do not know who they are dealing with attempt to assault ma to teach him a lesson about complaining about police officers he soon has that district ship shape and tiger au taken care of the fight choreography and stunts with tiger and his men are quite awesome my favorite stunt was a beautifully brutal fall from the second floor into a large and that did not appear to be soft br br meanwhile a couple of subplots are happening there are pirates who have survived from the first film who are looking for revenge and food then there are revolutionaries including maggie maggie cheung in the mood for love and casino raiders who are trying to raise funds for dr sun sen to overthrow the government as well as government who are trying to find these rebels throw in a mixture of corrupt hong kong and british cops as well as legitimate ones and you have a stew that is getting a bit too many ingredients but yet still seems to this works well when there is a marx brothers influenced scene the marx brothers have done this type of scene a few times with the 1929 being the first at place where everyone is looking for someone while hiding from someone else many weeks were spent on this scene alone and the effort certainly shows br br there are several faults with the film there is a certain didactic nature that creeps in the film that seems a bit out of place – especially one small speech towards the end that jackie gives when dealing with the mainland revolutionaries and the extremely easy conversion of the pirates that survived from the first film female characters are once again underused and under appreciated especially maggie cheung i was not as satisfied with the of the plot as much as the first film either the individual scenes dominate my feelings for the film instead of thinking of this movie as a cohesive whole i do not fault the film for not being able to have sammo hung and yuen like the first though i have heard the main reason behind this was that those two were filming eastern but i do wonder if jackie could have waited a small while to get them to perform in this – they would work together for the last time the following year in dragons forever but they are missed br br i found this to be quite an enjoyable and well made film and it is rightfully regarded as one of the better comedic action films of the 1980s this film is also quite good in a few unexpected places the art direction is superb eddie ma the costumes are exquisite the cinematography is good and the movie looks quite authentic but the stunts comedy and the action is what i remember this film for there is a chase involving a handcuffed dragon and that is superb part of the axe throwing scene would be used in shanghai noon the last twenty minutes is full of awe inspiring hits falls chili as a mouth mace jackie writes in his autobiography about how he used real in this scene you can see him in a lot of mouth pain during the outtakes at the end and is a worthy conclusion to this movie the most famous stunt from this sequence is his homage to buster keaton from steamboat bill jr 1928 with the exception that there is no hole and only a weak section where his head pops through br br fans of jackie and or hong kong action cinema should consider this a must own and watch i certainly do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9435794353485107 Review: dragon ma jackie chan is back having rid the seas of the dreaded pirate lo back on land he is assigned to the police force where he is to clean up corruption and crime in a local suburb along the way he is caught up in the fate of several chinese attempting to secure sympathy and support for their revolutionary cause the chinese manchu government is after these revolutionaries and anyone that stands in their way is in trouble even if they are in the police force i had big expectations for this movie after i saw project a but sadly i was a little disappointed there is just too little action compared to the first film there is just one good fight scene until the big ending that fight scene is in the gangsters place and its good a lot of people flying all over the place and hard kicks and punches are throw jackie chan and his stunt team don't disappoint here at all the ending is very entertaining jackie chan shows us why he is the best stuntman in the world really exciting stuff the only bad thing with the ending is that the fights are too short and forgettable conclusion many funny moments good acting and crazy stunts but not enough fighting for a top rating Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5191193222999573 Review: project a ii is a classic jackie chan movie with all the kung fu crazy stunts and slapstick humor you expect not as good as the prequel but still it is a great movie if you just want something fun to watch the story is simple jackie chan versus the evil men so if you want a movie that you don't have to be a to understand i would suggest this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7923967838287354 Review: i honestly dont know why so many people hate this movie i have always thought that it was one of my absolute the fight with tiger and his men rocked the fight with the pirates with the rocked the whole skit with everyone trying to avoid one another in the house is pure ok so it didnt have the requisite kick ass final confrontation but the were pretty good i give it a 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8384189605712891 Review: this production was quite a surprise for me i absolutely love obscure early 30s movies but i wasn't prepared for the last 25 minutes of this story if by any chance you're not convinced in the first half hang in there for the finale of course you must look at the blatant racism as being purely topical a fascinating viewing experience but i think the cat's is not available on video dvd yet watch your pbs listings Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8333041071891785 Review: it's not really about wine no real targets are those who would and the of local wine production for business purposes to this end he has made an excellent objective film spirited emotional and flawed independent wine producers are juxtaposed with media and europeans the art of wine making against market driven product it's an open show that doesn't lead conclusion br br film is occasionally infuriating to watch cameras are neither concealed nor by any means there are also plenty of captions as well as subtitles to wade through often too short a time on screen br br however it does outdo michael moore at the game moore can't play anyway the characters speak for and therefore condemn themselves well worth a viewing 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900292754173279 Review: this film would be considered controversial today but is still very funny the racial stereotyping is done from the view of humor not hate this film strips off shows how corrupt politicians already were in the early 1930's this film proves it started before the 1970's beyond when it has in the united states lloyd is still in his typical genre here even though his character was raised in china br br the meaning of a cat's in this instance is a person who is running for political office but is being used by the established political machine to advance their agenda in other words they think this guy lloyd is harmless when he runs for office then when he gets elected he surprises them br br this same theme is used later in james film mr smith goes to washington is more famous has a stronger message this film is more clever subtle which are harold trademarks br br there is still the heart of romantic comedy hidden with the facade of the movie but today's mainstream audiences would still appreciate the political humor the ending is absolutely priceless i wish someone could beat today's political system in this way i was surprised how much i enjoyed this film find myself wishing harold had done more like it during the 1930's br br at least we have this one i think the person who is quoted most in the movie is fictional ling po i always thought was the wise one but this one makes me believe the wisdom of china was not limited to him is a vast field of comedy lloyd mined in this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9081128239631653 Review: i really enjoyed this old black and white talkie at first i didn't recognize harold lloyd as mr cobb a missionary to china coming home to find a wife there were many twists and turns in mr attempts to clean up city hall his methods of making the punishment fit the crime would likely be illegal but this is not a movie based on reality this would be a perfect movie for children except that there is female near nudity only on grace bradley the old are enchanting the only fault is a problem typical of the day are used to represent chinese men this is offset by the positive way the chinese are portrayed they are the wise good and friendly guys trivia a truck appears in the movie when the police run out of black Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5571780204772949 Review: for those of you looking for the crazy stunts that a harold lloyd silent comedy this is not the film for you what the cat's gives us is an interesting and atypical character for lloyd who was trying to establish himself in sound br br for me the closest movie comparison to lloyd's character is that of peter sellers in being there for all the education that lloyd has received in dealing with the world he might as well have been brought up in isolation as sellers was br br but where he was brought up was as a child in china and i don't know how much christianity he and his family were able to teach the chinese but young harold has learned the wisdom of chinese philosopher lin po whom he quotes constantly like a fortune cookie as it turns out lin po turns out to be one wise dude br br anyway lloyd's father samuel s hinds has decided his son needs some education in the modern world of 20th century america and he sends him back to be the guest of the pastor of the home church which the mission the pastor there is the perennial candidate of the movement of that town of but no sooner does lloyd arrive and the pastor dies br br now the reform movement is a sham and the pastor a patsy of the political bosses who need a straw man opponent in every election they decide lloyd just might be a better patsy than the guy who just died br br of course as it goes in these type of films the patsy proves to be not so easy a proposition in fact lloyd constantly quoting from lin po the way charlie chan used to wisdom proves quite the adversary for the crooks who run in addition lloyd gains the admiration of una as cynical a dame as jean arthur was in mr deeds and mr smith br br the cat's is still a nice political satire though it did not establish harold lloyd as big a comedy name as he was in silent films a nice cast of players was selected by director sam taylor topped by george who plays a political boss who discovers lloyd and actually proves to have a streak of honesty in him Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9235360026359558 Review: this movie caught me by surprise for years i have avoided many of harold lloyd's sound pictures as well as those of keaton because they have a generally well deserved reputation for being lousy compared to the silent films because the basic formula has been lost however when i saw this film i was pleasantly surprised to find i actually liked it once i accepted it really was not a harold lloyd film despite him starring in it this is because although it is nothing like the style of his earlier films it is highly original and lloyd isn't bad playing a totally different type of character br br as i mentioned above the formula of the old films is almost completely missing here lloyd does not do the old familiar stunt work the romance is quite unlike his early screen romances and the plot is just plain weird instead of the usual roles he is the son of a chinese missionary who returns to america for the first time since he was a small boy because of this though he looks like an american except for his white suit and helmet he thinks and acts a lot like someone who is chinese in many ways he's very naive about america and is like an innocent among wolves early on he meets a man who turns out to be a local party boss this boss always produces a losing candidate for the race because he is bought and paid for by the corrupt mayor to produce a token candidate who has no chance of winning well the old geezer who they traditionally run for office just died and he decides to run the naive lloyd he hasn't a prayer of winning well the unthinkable happens and lloyd wins this and lloyd's decision to clean up the town greatly upsets the old political machine and they stop at nothing to destroy honest lloyd just when it appears lloyd is headed to jail on a up corruption charge he creates a scheme that is 100 impossible and very illegal to get signed confessions from the crooks however despite this it is incredibly funny and a great ending so my advice is at the end just suspend disbelief and enjoy br br an important note this movie is definitely not politically correct the word is used repeatedly i found it offensive but considering the times i ignored it as you should too if however you are someone who can't and like being angry i suggest you never watch movies anyway as you are bound to become offended again and again Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7110713124275208 Review: br br as a harold lloyd fan i agree with the other comments except that i feel that movie crazy was his best sound film cat's is a close second but this is just my opinion br br this film is a hoot from beginning to end and in many scenes george the crook that gets him elected mayor almost steals the show especially at the end of the film br br one wishes that una character would be a bit more sympathetic to harold especially as the film progresses only in the last few minutes of the film do we find out her true feelings for him and even then there is no romance kissing etc br br this is a must see film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7955297827720642 Review: what is often neglected about harold lloyd is that he was an actor unlike chaplin and keaton lloyd didn't have the vaudeville music hall background and he wasn't a natural comedian he came to hollywood to act and he discovered he had a knack for acting funny first in shorts then in features he made a name for himself as lonesome luke a chaplin knock off with the glasses character that made him the all american boy rather than a grotesque lloyd found his stride and his movies became some of the best produced during the silent era br br he developed a reputation as a daredevil in some shorts and retained this in some of his best movies safety last for heaven's sake girl shy he was more popular than either chaplin or keaton during the twenties and he became very rich before the advent of sound br br the first sound movies were often disasters to get the most out of their sound too much dialog was used in many movies br br lloyd's acting skills were after two decades geared for silents he didn't have a bad voice its high pitch suited his glasses character and his sound films weren't the disasters of legend yet silent movies had been raised to a high art especially lloyd's which did not stint on budget and were extremely well crafted with the introduction of talkies movies had to learn to walk again and they made some missteps br br though he tried to move with the times and embraced sound lloyd's best bits from his early overly talky talkies were still visual such as the scene in movie crazy where he appears to be riding in a swank car but actually a ride on his bicycle br br trying to recapture the daredevil antics that made him famous as he did in feet first was misstep in safety last his best movie and the one that deservedly or not shoved lloyd in the box as a daredevil comic he played a determined young man climbing to the top safety last had a natural structure that to his character's the side of the building he was obviously afraid but his fear added to the humor in feet first he arrived in a precarious building position by accident his frantic cries for help detracted from the humor his character was pathetic and cringing to save his neck possibly an accurate statement of the 1930s but not amusing br br harold lloyd was not mired in the past like some wacky norma desmond he embraced sound and tried to take his movies in different directions growing and changing with the industry when feet first failed he left the daredevil business and made a satire on the talking movie industry movie crazy just as he had to flounder through many movies as lonesome luke before carving his place in movie history with the glasses character he had tried several directions in sound movies before hitting his stride in sound which he did with the br br in the he plays a son in china who unwittingly gets elected mayor as a front for corrupt political interests when he finds out the truth he sets himself the task of cleaning up the town only in his early forties lloyd could still act the brash young man br br yet the was another box office failure and lloyd made only three more movies including the way of his chief competitors chaplin still had silent movies in him and keaton was hopelessly the and the way suggest lloyd might have mastered sound comedy if he had been a little younger or if audiences had given him the benefit of the doubt after his early sound br br though the movie has been unfairly maligned about the way lloyd's character cleaned up the town it suits him from his days in shorts lloyd wanted to scare his audience and the climax of the achieved it yet again in a surprising way until the trick is revealed it appears gruesome and then come the laughs br br viewed as a product of its time the is charming and funny a very well written sound comedy well acted by lloyd directed by sam taylor its curious blend of drama and sly humor make it look almost like a frank capra or preston sturges comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949463963508606 Review: it has to be admitted that the best work of harold lloyd ended with his last great silent comedy speedy in 1928 after that he enters sound films like chaplin and keaton and laurel hardy and w c fields and does do better than keaton but not as well as the other three chaplin was rich enough to make his own films as producer but he paced his films so there were five years between productions laurel hardy were under the protection of hal roach so production standards for their shorts and sound films were pretty good fields first worked with mack sennett than with paramount and then free lloyd tried the route that chaplin took but with less success br br he produced his own films but unlike chaplin he did not own his own studio also his first two choices were not good especially feet first but he did begin to choose more wisely and movie crazy the cat's and the way were all good choices these three and possibly the sin of harold were his best sound ventures they are all entertaining but none are up to safety last the freshman the kid brother or speedy br br of the top four sound films the cat's is the most controversial solution to the city that him mayor is very extreme for the tastes of 2005 or is it when a movie is made dictates what it's politics are the cat's is from 1934 that second year of the roosevelt new deal itself rather controversial for heavier government involvement movie audiences saw films like gabriel over the white house and the phantom president where our leaders did extra actions to rid the nation of internal enemies and to force around the globe even cecil b de got into this act with this day and age where a bunch of teenagers use rats to force a gangster to confess his crimes br br to us the use of violence to force anyone even a bunch of goons and like alan gang to confess is repellent after all the supreme court has protected us from confession under what we forget is that the we are thinking of did not occur until the warren court and the burger court made them for example although mr justice sutherland's opinion in the powell boys case of 1932 guaranteed every criminal had a right to gideon v did not extend this to ordering court paid to until 1962 the miranda case with it's now well known anti self warning is from 1963 nothing like this were considered necessary in 1934 br br if you study other movies of the period up to 1954 and even to 1960 tricks are used to get confessions kirk douglas confesses his crimes in front of witnesses in i walk alone while burt lancaster holds a gun to him when lancaster leaves douglas about under only to see the gun is suddenly he realizes that legally in 1948 he has confessed without hate to say it to any civil reading this note but what cobb lloyd does to and his pals in the conclusion of the cat's was not only legal but would have led to their jail sentences in 1934 we may call it heavy handed or horrid but it would have worked legally when it was thought up Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6419185996055603 Review: returning from 20 years in china a young missionary refuses to become the cat's for a gang of hometown hoodlums br br this movie was a bit of a departure from harold lloyd's previous movies comedy derived more from dialogue often rather serious here rather than the elaborate sight gags which powered classics of the past there are some splendid moments however which are pure visual fun as when harold attempts to follow a convertible down a crowded street or when he desperately tries to keep a nightclub stripper from losing her clothes there is also the climactic scene set in a chinatown basement in which harold gleefully jumps unabashedly into the darkest comedy but most of the humor derives from refusal to be the patsy of the criminals who've run his hometown for years br br and it's quite a collection of crooked politicians thugs harold finds himself up against played by a bevy of fine character actors george nat pendleton grant mitchell maxwell alan warren stuttering fuzzy knight una is on hand as the tobacco stand girl who catches eye and keeps him intrigued by her no nonsense outlook on life br br movie mavens will recognize samuel s hinds as missionary father charles as an elderly and herman bing as a german gangster all uncredited also showing up for only a few seconds as an attempted kidnapper is noah young a familiar face from silent films here making his final appearance in a lloyd picture br br fox gave the film fine production values especially in the opening scenes set in china Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605919122695923 Review: went to the premiere at the tribeca film festival in nyc and i absolutely loved the film i am diane's 1 biggest fan and of course as always she gave a magnificent performance i have seen every single one of her movies and i must say that this is one of my new favorites diane was funny and moving and just took my breath away donald sutherland was surprisingly humorous but also a good amount of serious anton is just a wonderful young actor and gave an amazing performance all in all i recommend this film to anyone who can appreciate an excellent movie 10 thumbs up i would definitely go see it again and again and again this is the best film of the year so far Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976159393787384 Review: this is an adaptation of a dirk book which i did not read young finn earl lives with his mom liz diane lane in a cramped lower east side new york apartment he dreams of joining his anthropologist father studying a fierce tribe in south america liz has boyfriends and does coke when he is caught scoring coke for her one of her customers liz is a legitimate a rich mr osborne her out in return for being his full time personal in his huge estate in new jersey they are driven there in a limo with her strung out lying in the back seat with her dress way up and panties showing this and a few low cut dress scenes is the only exploitation of ms lane some may be disappointed but i'm sorry she had to do all that stuff in unfaithful to make the a list that lady has more talent in her little finger than streep roberts and sally field do in their entire bodies and its time she was given her due when they arrive finn makes friends with grandson and has a coming of age with his new girlfriend granddaughter maya liz meanwhile joins and dates an doctor she miraculously cleans up instantly finn however does a lot of drugs along with sex with his new friends seems like an ok guy but gets jealous when osborne takes finn on a hot air balloon race instead of him and this leads to tragedy br br the genius of the story and movie is that they cut from the violent acts of the fierce filthy rich tribe to the warriors it's a little implausible though that when liz finds out what happens to her son she merely demands action from osborne and does not either contact the authorities or settle it thelma and louise style there are elements of a gothic romance with a revelation by the village idiot also they do almost no plot or character development prior to the move to liz for instance like lane's pearl in walk on the moon had an unwanted pregnancy with finn at 18 and felt trapped this is in the book but not the movie still these are minor shortcomings the movie will be in full release 12 31 over a year after the original release date and i just couldn't wait br br there were lots of red carpet moments in the theater i saw the movie at with almost the whole cast except diane lane q director dunne said she was off filming a movie i know she didn't promise to be there but i came from way out of town and it would have been such a thrill to see her in person the movie is a definite best picture contender as for acting sutherland was quite good and so was the boy who played finn lane was magnificent as always but i only recall one or two emotional scenes when she catches finn with drugs lets get f d up together mother and son and with osborne your twisted grandson she would fare better with a supporting actress nod but it wont work that way unless they give it to her for a body of work Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8139524459838867 Review: just saw this movie 2 days ago a very interesting look at people and our world through the world of wine i have no special interest in wine and yet i found this very enlightening the director gave me the impression that he has the ability to show people as they are while he exposes a lot of things that are below the surface he manages not to take a stand and leave that for the viewer he shows a lot of compassion to people and dogs and sympathy and let people tell their story and in the same time exposes what they don't want to tell br br the movie shows us where our world is going to what are the benefits and what is the heavy price we pay it is a movie about the love of wine and the love of making it big personal and global character and formula br br the real stars of the people for me are the older wine makers with their disillusioned look at the world and themselves br br it takes some time to get use to the hectic camera moves and editing but it's worth it br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823011159896851 Review: from the opening scenes of fierce people an interplay of tribal customs as photographed by the anthropologist father of the young narrator finn earl demonstrating why this south american tribe of is so fierce the direction of the film is are we watching a dark comedy about comparing life in the new york streets to peoples or is this a message film of a more serious intent but as the story develops this fine line between entertainment and philosophical impact becomes increasingly clear griffin direction of dirk adaptation of his novel may be a bit careless at times as it strays from rational plot development but in the end there is a strong enough final impact to patch up the holes he created br br our narrator finn earl anton lives with his coke addicted sexually obsessed mother liz diane lane in new york waiting for the summer when he is to join his anthropologist father on a field trip to south america a father he knows only from letters and videos when a drug bust abruptly changes their lives one of wealthy clients osborne donald sutherland rescues the down and out family and moves them to his ten estate the epitome of wealth and power in exchange for being private liz and finn can live in the mansion with the daughter mrs elizabeth perkins and grandchildren chris evans and maya kristen stewart osborne and his physician lead liz on the out path and finn bonds with osborne and his grandchildren and despite the in poor versus wealthy the living situation works for a while incidents occur to alter feelings and finn is attacked and raped by a masked assailant a turning point for the film and view of the osborne family osborne reveals his past to finn and together they manage to discover the truth about troubling incident and also about the fierce disease of the wealthy class br br the film uses many clips of tribal activity during the film drawing some disturbing parallels for some of the more challenging scenes for this viewer that works well but when the director to place tribal individuals in full within the context of the osborne estate the concept feel contrived as though the audience has to be forced to it' the various subplots between maid paz de la and finn and the introduction of an obese retarded chalk artist whitney williams push the credibility edge of the line between the wealthy and the but the performances by sutherland lane and are strong enough to make us forgive the film's lapses not a great film but one with a lot of worthy ideas splashed around on the screen of a project that often feels lost in its struggle for direction grady harp Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8289968967437744 Review: to the eight people who found the previous fierce people comments by me and helpful as well as to any future site visitors who see them before their authors them these negative are not only shorter than the site guidelines but they are entirely bogus incorrect and for instance dad is in a coma not dead maya and finn even visit him in the hospital furthermore it was estate deer not blythe who knocked up the maid etc etc so if you have add which makes you incapable of focusing on the simplest details please keep your condition to yourself by not pretending to be siskel or ebert otherwise include a disclaimer with your comments Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8044477105140686 Review: a brilliant and sensitive movie with interwoven plot lines as a general warning the movie turns quite dark about half way through as sudden as it is this is a change that i found fitting to the themes of the movie particularly the comparison of the to the filthy rich and as is said by finn at the end how each person makes up the tribe and how the whole tribe is reflected in each person br br anton finn earl is spectacular in this movie he is probably best known as from star trek or kyle reese in terminator salvation but he's been in a whole plethora of movies you've probably never heard of alpha dog which is another brilliant performance on part house of d hearts in atlantis to name a few the point is that this kid really takes this movie and makes it his own other excellent performances from diane lane and donald sutherland are what takes this movie up a notch from great to excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9939743876457214 Review: i really enjoyed fierce people i discovered the film by accident searching through my on demand movie lists trying to find something interesting to watch the film is mostly about class in america and it quickly grabs your attention the characters are smart and articulate and the story doesn't stick to the usual hollywood rules br br the main protagonist is finn a precocious but 15 year old who spends his summer with the osbourne family donald sutherland plays the patriarch c osborne the seventh richest man in america diane lane plays mother a friend of who is also a cocaine user and a slut the own a large estate and seems to live by their own rules at first they seem charming and sophisticated but the super rich are different they are used to getting their own way the film is enjoyable mainly because it has crisp intelligent dialog superb acting and a story which takes unexpected turns it is also an r rated movie so it's not entirely wholesome br br the cast is excellent anton is believable and sympathetic in the demanding role of finn sutherland and diane lane have never been better chris evans is impressive as devious grandson kristen stewart is good as the pretty grand daughter high quality movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733250737190247 Review: i can't imagine why it hasn't been theatrically released yet it's got a great ensemble cast with sutherland lane and especially chris evans doing spectacular work wake up studio execs br br the story is based upon the experiences of the author screenwriter growing up as the poor kid in an extremely affluent community where class is everything and makes a difference in every aspect of life from clothing to justice br br during the film's q a the author was asked about his experiences and particularly what we don't know about the ultra rich he said they aren't stupid they're very smart as opposed to how they may portray themselves they've got plans and they are a threat br br in many ways this film is extremely timely Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8450748324394226 Review: i was lucky enough to see this at this years tribeca film festival i was stunned by how well made and how entertaining this wonderful little film was director griffin dunne has done a great job this film that has several characters and several story lines that blend so smoothly and seamlessly the main story involves the family and it is very thought provoking and entertaining story that involved the viewer in every scene the film as a whole has credibility and integrity yet still has that commercial edge an indie movie for the masses if you like the performances by the cast are all excellent but it is diane lane who shines the brightest diane lane is simply sensational in this wonderful film and should be oscar nominated early days i know but lane acts her socks off here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725248217582703 Review: i thought this was a very good movie someone said it was so they couldn't watch it i think if you realize its rated r then you will be prepared for the nudity and drug use it is a good story and the acting is amazing just can't be a prude to appreciate it its basically about a mom who does drugs and wants to get clean so she calls a very wealthy old friend and he moves them to his estate and crazy things happen i guess it is a drama i am just so sick of people who don't like movies because of cursing or nudity that is the world we live in you obviously aren't comfortable with yourself if you can't see things like this movie and it's rated r so that should tell you from the beginning that its not all happy i liked it i think you will too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8385394811630249 Review: i attended a screening of fierce people at the 2006 woodstock film festival i hesitate to label it a premiere of any sort since it was shot in the spring of 2004 and had its world premiere at tribeca in 2005 it played several festivals that year release seemed imminent then it disappeared vanished or so it appeared to the film going public rumors of a theatrical or dvd release have popped up now and then but all proved then this screening was announced perhaps one can call it a re premiere it certainly felt as if i was witness to a buried treasure and what a treasure it was br br i suppose one could fierce people as a coming of age drama but it also has elements of comedy and tragedy as well as mystery and a bit of farce thrown in in short real life that makes it hard to which puts it more into the category of an indie as opposed to a hollywood movie but its high production values big budget feel and star caliber cast seem at odds with the indie label so let's call it a hybrid and perhaps that's why it's been lost it defies br br meet finn earl anton 15 whose father is absent in fact finn has never known him but he sees him and hears him via the collection of home movies sent from south america dad is a renowned anthropologist and has made a name for himself by setting up shop with the the tribe of fierce people who live to kill and well all their activities are built around those two tasks and finn is captivated by it mom liz diane lane is also somewhat absent although present physically she is lost in a world of cocaine and alcohol so finn becomes an adult in his little solitary world with his reels of film br br one summer mom decides to drag finn along with her into the of new jersey a therapist mom has to a wealthy client c osborne donald sutherland in a tour de force performance and he has invited her for an extended house call at his estate tribe includes an assortment of eccentric rich kids servants and village idiots among whom finn will find himself part of his own study will his experience with dad's films help him survive life as a visitor to this tribe will he be accepted or will he be seen as an outsider struggling with his own identity as an adolescent such is the stuff of fairy tales and i suppose this would be if not for the dark underbelly which director griffin dunne and writer dirk have infused into this magnificent story br br with anton voice over pieces of dad's home movies finn must learn to go back to being the teenager he never really had a chance to be stop being the parent to his mom allow newly sober mom to be parent to him and learn responsibility on the way to adulthood the way it should have taken place all along yet he needs to make this transformation in a dangerous dark world where playing with fire is folly to this fractured family br br this is first and foremost a story driven film and griffin dunne emphasized as much in the intro to the film he bought the rights to novel even as it was being written and own screenplay comes to life in the hands of the masterful dunne in a way that's a work of wonder br br this is also largely a character driven film and sutherland has never been better his star turn as osborne stunned those around me and will likely leave you amazed as well diane lane's character ultimately exhibits so many personalities that it's hard to imagine another actor pulling it off so well she is breathtaking but more than anything fierce people is anton film he has a long resume as a child actor but little as a teen other than the little known house of d also a gem he is best known as on tv's in january he will be seen in alpha dog also sitting on the shelf since 2004 a film i saw at sundance this year and in which he is the heart and soul his performance here goes far beyond what one would expect from someone so young and is nothing short of spectacular br br this complex quirky film has remained out of sight long enough fierce people is a treasure filled with light and shadow comedy and tragedy joy and pathos but mostly wonder Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716271162033081 Review: in the 2nd of his historical martial arts films chiba portrays his real life mas oyama the film even recreates incredible feat of killing a raging bull with his bare hands oyama did this feat over 50 times in real life dynamic fight choreography featuring authentic techniques ironically this is one of the rare sonny chiba films in which he doesn't tear out or rip off body parts of opponents a must see for sonny chiba fans definitely one of his top 5 films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9407910108566284 Review: oddly enough the independent film channel showed this film a week after it showed karate bear fighter even though the bear film was the second in the trilogy and this film was the first what were they thinking while all three of these films are supposedly based on the life of this great karate master you can't help but think that they must have the story quite a bit especially in this first film sure the guy evidently did fight and kill a bull and later a bear in fact he fought and killed many bulls during his career but in this film set in the early 50s at the end of the film the hero actually fights about 60 guys and kills many of them brutally i just can't imagine that this really occurred so i did some checking and found that while many of the details are correct some of this film is pure yes he did kill a man in self defense and yes he did follow the widow and her son and spent a year working for them trying to get them to forgive him but the end of the film is great to watch but hogwash seeing one of his opponents get a staff thrust through his head and all the other gory details couldn't have happened or else the japanese government would have locked oyama up to protect society the film is entertaining and the fighting is excellent there are no complaints about the action or acting the only minor complaint is the camera work which is a tad sloppy during some of the fight scenes despite this minor complaint this is a most enjoyable film in many ways the wandering karate master theme is pretty reminiscent of the zatoichi films which are also lots of fun to watch but many of the exploits are truly impossible br br fyi there is an dubbed version of this film entitled champion of death and i just saw it as well it's not a bad dubbing and it was letter boxed a big plus but still i prefer the subtitled version Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9250980615615845 Review: a very interesting documentary certainly a lot more than sideways a pseudo drama where the capitalist conspiracy is revealed in all its greed according to the documentary and confirmed by the recent publication of a biography on parker only two men dictate the nature of wines in the world robert parker of and michel a french wine industry expert based in and also known as a flying the director is clever enough to insert interviews of local wine producers from many different regions of france from sicily to argentina and interviews of the biggest players in the industry such as the family to uncover the wraps on the globalization of wine making and marketing a must see for anyone interested in the dark side of the industry drinking a glass of wine will not be the same political and commercial act after watching this well made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9268777370452881 Review: mas oyama was the most successful karate master of the late 20th century he rejected the training of the karate clubs of the time focusing on an intense no holds form of training he eventually built his system into a huge business empire with hundreds of schools across the world without compromising his teachings the testing in the schools are still some of the most physically challenging tests any martial art school requires one non physical hardship oyama faced was prejudice due to his korean and he spent time proving that loyalties were to japan and japanese karate this movie series was part of that effort although anyone who had the chance to meet oyama i did would never question his allegiance to japan in this series most famous student sonny chiba is called upon to portray his master br br oyama arrives from the countryside where he has been training alone he challenges and makes short work of the established karate schools he encounters disgusted by the state of karate oyama returns to his lone training he eventually picks up a student falls in love and gets in the way of gangsters who are allied with the established karate schools in the middle of this is the legendary with a mad bull how much of the film is true is questionable br br that oyama could kill a bull with his bare hands is true he was called on to repeat this feat numerous times there are filmed instances of oyama actually doing this although sometimes the bulls seemed to be as oyama was getting on in years sonny chiba portrays his master with conviction and the karate is quite good chiba may not have been the best karate but at this point in time he was certainly above average br br as a whole the movie is good much better then most martial art films in the drama department i always wondered why it's not more well known possibly it the very realistic depictions of martial arts people are shown getting tired and hurt unlike 99 of action film where the hero is a fountain of energy and each blow instantly dispatches an opponent to death chiba seems so exhausted at one point that it hurts to watch perhaps viewers rather not have their entertainment reflect reality so closely br br recommended especially for martial artists Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8547584414482117 Review: sonny chiba as everyone knows is the man in this film he portrays mas oyama 1994 a real martial artist who fought over 50 bulls with his bare won interesting him up anyway chiba only kills one bull in the film but it's a memorable scene and as the liner notes say right up there with the zombie vs shark scene in zombi the film also offers up loads of hand to hand combat and a decent plot to boot though i don't believe all of it is true this film is the first of the oyama trilogy chiba made and is recommended for fans of martial arts action finally three neat little part of the opening theme was used in kill bill volume 1 oyama himself appears in the opening sequences and that is because he trained chiba in real life for five years Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8307676315307617 Review: when it comes to movies i don't easily between crap pure crap and masterpieces i believe this movie is an absolute masterpiece and it's hard to keep me entertained for more than 90 minutes this movie ran slower than mystic river and harry potter 3 combined and i still managed to stay riveted to my seat for me it was the passion that eric bogosian put into his performance it's extremely difficult to pull off such a stunt and manage to garner any positive effect from it bogosian probably nailed one of the toughest single man performances in modern cinema i didn't have any respect for bogosian until the end of the film the entire monologue minutes before the climax was the turning point it was the key that turned me around this man hit a point so low that he knew he could never recover from it the corporate boys him on the performance his prose made even the one in the shake his head in awe it made me realize that personal integrity and hypocrisy don't matter in the world of talk radio even in the corporate world for that matter stone may have been pushing some uber liberal agenda but it was the actual movie and production that got my attention oliver stone is a minor master of the moody the final third of the film had probably the best lighting and cinematography i have seen in any film stone artfully makes the dj booth feel like five by seven cell in a nineteenth century prison visually speaking it appears that only friend is the black foam that his routine he speaks and it doesn't speak back it's a sad metaphor considering the way he treats the people who handed him his success stone and bogosian carved out a stunning film of a man who is trapped in both a prison of walls and a prison of self this man is confined to his own and he can never escape it the scene that made me realize his was when he was unwilling to his ex wife back he preferred his own prison instead of the world on the outside every story has a conflict and it came down to the simplest of all conflicts man versus himself presents this conflict in an intelligent gripping and artful fashion there are no hidden messages in this film and the progression of events should be expected by any astute viewer i just back and let my mind be by this film and i loved it it's unseen and it will never receive its due recognition let's hope it stays that way because gems deserve to be found and then hidden again it's a gem because i found it in the discount dvd bin at my local wal mart store for 5 50 it was worth the half hour i spent digging trying to find it i did and i got more than my worth this is one of the best movies ever made and that is worth ten reasons alone ten reasons give a score of ten br br here ends my rant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9285662174224854 Review: this is a very cool movie the ending of the movie is a bit more defined than the play's ending but either way it is still a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9149250984191895 Review: this film is totally it manages to be thought provoking funny tragic and cinematic yet claustrophobic br br although the flashbacks are unnecessary the film maintains a grip and the performances are all excellent in particular alec baldwin and the mesmerising eric bogosian as the film's anti hero barry champlain Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9006834626197815 Review: in my opinion this is the best oliver stone flick probably more because of influence than anything else stuff full of dread from the first moment to its dark ending Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7890618443489075 Review: this is a film about passion the passion it depicts is largely even for the leading man but therein lies the incredible power of this film it shows us that what we believe can be contaminated by nonsense and can even lead us to do things that are destructive to ourselves or others moreover those who try to escape from acquiring passion watch the who visits the studio also risk self destruction br br the world needs to hear the message of this movie more often Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9426159262657166 Review: oliver stone hits the eye with this film aided chiefly by electrifying screen presence and biting brilliant screenplay every moment with a steadily growing tension in a truly memorable movie going experience if there was ever an indication of a writer and a director's ability to meld two highly volatile into a seamless union of creativity then this is it the result is a powerhouse achievement made more timely now perhaps because of our disturbing fascination with celebrity and it's distorted interpretations of fame br br an ultimate indictment of our society's increasing and self sickening hunger for the next big thrill br br a film not easily forgotten i highly recommend it to anyone interested in the darker side of human nature Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9850243330001831 Review: with boundless raw energy and an uncompromising vision talk radio brilliantly explores the public's fondness for reducing private problems into entertainment via the radio br br eric bogosian is sensational as barry a rude in your face talk radio host he's a natural for this kind of role and fine tunes one of the most impressive interesting radio personalities i've ever seen on screen the timing and delivery of his insults to his various callers are strokes of genius br br alec baldwin also shines as barry's boss he demonstrates the same explosive cynicism that he would later display glen ross but the supporting role that truly stands out is the stoned seemingly brain dead teen played by michael you have to see it to believe it br br oliver stone and robert richardson do a great job with the photography which is almost entirely confined to a single broadcasting room the claustrophobic feel of the movie perfectly mirrors its tone after all one of the major points of the film is exploiting people's private moments to draw an audience stone demonstrates that these moments are often too private for the whole world to experience br br talk radio is a film with strong emotional and cerebral impact the likes of which are seldom seen today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913561344146729 Review: eric bogosian gives as great a performance as you'll ever see in an oliver stone film his barry character is an assault rifle disguised as a man and he blows away anyone on or off the air that offends him adapted from stage play talk radio is a vicious and frightening ride that doesn't let you off until it's too late by then you've become familiar with the fringe of rapists wannabe assassins and mere prank callers who listen speak and in the dark of dallas nights br br stone behaves himself if that's even possible letting bogosian dominate every scene from barry's humble beginnings to the make or break point when his radio show can reach national syndication the rest of the cast are uniformly excellent as the lovers and or co workers that all have being used and tossed aside by barry in common br br the only thing i'd change is the recurring theme music bad to the bone i'd have used turner not fragile a better song one i haven't heard in a film so far and a driving relentless tune whose ominous riff is like the true soundtrack to barry's life br br listen if you dare Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6966036558151245 Review: i was expecting a lot from this movie and i can say i haven't been disappointed first of all this movie as a world tour of wine making let the spectator enjoy beautiful places the people interviewed are really interesting and funny too in particular hubert de the shooting may be confusing the camera always being and often focusing on secondary elements in the backgrounds you may not like it but i don't consider it as a br br the themes raised in the movie may be kind of confusing as well since globalization isn't the only issue discussed but managed to give his movie a consistency all along a great achievement of this movie is revealing all the characters involved in the wine industry as they really are avoiding a cliché good against evil this could be the main difference between and michael moore's documentaries point of view appears in a subtle way through opinions expressed by his favorite characters the richness of this documentary relies mainly upon the characters the history of long time wine making families such as the de the the and the lets the spectator discover that wine is somehow related to families rather than just being a business and an industry this movie doesn't make you want to drink wine but certainly make you want to discover and wine makers br br i watched this movie as a student in and let's just there are many ways to learn i give this documentary 10 out of 10 despite his technical Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8703779578208923 Review: talk radio sees a man somewhat accidentally stumble through life indeed the american dream from whatever bog standard and everyday job he has in a store to presenter of a local radio show before going right the way through to the same job only later syndicated it's a role he adopts out of his own aggression and natural mannerisms a mad approach to freedom of speech as he attacks just about everyone and everything even those that often call up to agree with him or compliment him his role as a man that rants on all things good evil right wrong political religious moral and immoral is something that people seem to take to in one form that of 'it's entertaining and worth tuning in but additionally on a plane of rejection and – two things born out of the very things seemingly encouraged in professional working life in the western world this towards a man as he gets to the very top of his game by way of the american dream and dealing in freedom of speech as people take to a man but do anything but take to what it is he says br br talk radio begins with a montage of tall towering buildings in a business based area of dallas texas the are shot from a angle and tower over the viewer plus everything else in the general as this voice of one man tears through the images out statements and information on items as these buildings dominate out screen they are the very physical representation of capitalism while the voice of what we learn to be a radio dj is the oral representation of the free west personal speech and opinions on anything and everything stone will finish his film in the exact same manner in which he started it although the film is anything but a circular journey of any sort as the characters undergo monumental changes in both what they witness and their general rather the shots of the buildings act as an anchor around which the study is observed the ideologies and ideas of a way of life exist people to them but it does them more harm than good before the re establishment that this proud way of life still exists and will continue to exist in churning out the sorts of people on display in the film until someone or something drastically changes things br br the dj is barry champlain a man with a radio show on a local texan station dealing with just about anything somewhat carefree attitude to some pretty explosive content is established when he flies from one call with a bigoted man whom recently visited a holocaust museum to a young drug addict whose girlfriend has supposedly and onto both the and mocking of a pizza shop to us the content comes across as quite shocking to these people everything seems to be business as usual which plants some serious seeds of both doubt and horror within the minds of us the newcomers to all of this br br what barry's show is about nobody ever seems to really establish everything and nothing indeed time is taken in the form of either or dialogue that the shows immediately pre and post show are on specific subjects for instance and are hosted by calm speaking and methodical people whom i'm sure do not from one random or extreme to another all the time raising the stakes one wonders what barry's is the kind that plays around about lunch time during someone show coming up later the barry champlain show featuring the village idiot and psychotic drug indeed his show's introductory piece carries a matter of fact tone a shouting at the audience as a loud rock track accompanies it br br barry's success arrives in the national syndication proposal it's born out of confrontation and a relationship built on the contempt he has for his listeners and that they have for him the of the material and the of the stakes ought to call into question just how far they think they can take this and whether this down a track for sake of entertainment is really worth it it is when the show reaches this level of broadcast that barry seems to come for the first time in his broadcasting life when a supposed serial rapist calls in and leaves mostly everyone slightly stunned it's at this point the camera pauses on barry and by way of depth of focus encompasses those same looming towering buildings the film began with which stand outside of the window directly behind barry they remain tall and proud specifically of the ideologies they've been built on and this of freedom of speech in barry's show as one man climbs his ladder suddenly clashes with the sort of content that's being offered everything reaches a point too far and that with freedom ought to at least come a sense of clarity rather than a mere br br oliver stone made talk radio right in the middle of both a fascinating and explosive period of film making he had in the late 1980s in this time he produced a series of really well received films in a pretty short space of time beginning with one of my favourite war films in platoon before continuing with the quite brilliant wall street and eventually finishing with jfk one might even say that this run continued on into the mid nineties with natural born killers talk radio is like its lead character in the sense it's loud stark and it isn't anti capitalism as much as it is focused on drawing a line between what is perceived as entertainment and what is just going too far for sake of popularity and riches talk radio is certainly a film that sticks in the memory Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588223099708557 Review: excellent and highly under rated from beginning to end one of best well scripted directed shot acted and soundtrack trivia the music during the end credits vaguely sounds like a late 90's pop hit by band br br eric and cast are brilliant let alone the callers what a whirlwind of emotions it your hair stand on end necks will be broke and whips will crack in a old female southern accent creepy scary than any horror movie br br 10 out of 10 br br em Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975674569606781 Review: oliver stone always ready to make politically themed movies makes another one here talk radio is loosely based on the career of alan a radio talk show host in denver who was murdered by white in this case the character is barry champlain eric bogosian an talk show host in dallas who loves nothing more than to the people who call in as it is most of the people who call in are a bunch of and things may be up more than anyone realizes br br performance brings a light comical tone to an otherwise serious movie i really liked the scene where he jabs at a redneck who calls in granted i wouldn't call this oliver stone's greatest movie ever but it's a good reference in an era when media gets more and more concentrated good performances by ellen greene and alec baldwin also help Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9538974761962891 Review: i chose this movie really for my husband who works in radio broadcasting i thought that it would be more of a movie that he would enjoy and relate too though it was from the eighties so it was a little dated this movie really draws you in at times you just want to strangle the host barry at times you just want to send some of the who call in to a true concentration camp at times you really feel sorry for barry because he has truly gotten too big for his jeans if you know what i mean it was on the drama channel on encore so i am thinking this is a true story if you truly love dramas you will love this even if you don't know all the ins and outs of the broadcasting business if you are an alec baldwin fan and are watching it to see him you shouldn't his part is really a bit part in this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734686613082886 Review: wow a masterpiece of a movie not to be missed br br i had no idea what this movie was when i started watching it late night i didn't find out it was a stone film until after the film when i went on imdb watching it i was mesmerized the cast especially eric bogosian is just superb one of the best scripts and camera work ever the movie drew me in and kept me entranced until the very end i did not dare blink for fear of missing something amazing how a small budget film can be so engrossing and well made while huge budget films that feature tons of action and computer generated special effects can be so incredibly boring don't miss this film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6127245426177979 Review: absolutely nothing the movies that are great in this world are not recognized unless they are filled with gunshots explosions and death this movie is filled with a man talking about showing you a more complex character than has been seen in many movies br br when a movie is incredibly fast paced but stays mostly in one location it has to be the work of a genius surprisingly enough it is this movie is directed by oliver stone and therefore is one of the best directed films of our time br br this movie's screenplay was co written by oliver stone and eric bogosian barry champlain main character with oliver stone's help the screenplay was created as a seamless rolling script which keeps you interested the entire time if you have any amount of intelligence if you have an open mind about any subjects and the wit to comprehend others then this movie is something which you should find some way to watch immediately Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8515328168869019 Review: barry champlain is a radio phone in talk show host in dallas whose no holds barred ideas on a plethora of social issues disturb and offend many of his callers and listeners is barry a media messiah in search of truth or a social misfit out to assault his audience br br this is an intense provocative character piece about a man with almost no redeeming features who at the same time seems to be onto some really profound philosophy though co written and directed by stone this is really piece all the way and he gives an astonishingly hard edged and penetrating performance from which there is no escape barry is at times one of the most loathsome characters imaginable spewing at everyone around him particularly those who care about him but at the same time he is also strangely empathetic hypnotic sage even lovable features burn into the frame with his green eyes constantly around as if permanently seeking an answer to some riddle the movie is essentially an angry self righteous rant against all the bigotry injustice and banality in the world culminating in a wild three and a half minute rotating single shot of barry delivering the ultimate i hate everything speech but boy does it pack a punch the support cast are great particularly greene as the ex wife and baldwin as the boss robert keen photography manages to keep the single radio studio set looking interesting and there's a tense score by stewart with a moving coda featuring that endearing phone music piece telephone and rubber band by the penguin cafe orchestra if you're unfamiliar with bogosian check out his amazing talent in this flick like his contemporaries bill hicks and denis leary he's someone who rarely appears in the mainstream media purely because his writing is so out there i find stone's movies variable i don't much care for his big successes but when he is more ordered and objective as with this or and nixon he is much more incisive and arresting a great primal scream of a picture based on a play by bogosian inspired by the true story of alan a denver radio talk show host who was murdered by neo nazis in 1984 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588263630867004 Review: alright the first time i seen talk radio was in a video store for only 2 00 on vhs believe it or not and i looked at it and i thought it might be about howard stern because i just looked at it for about thirty seconds then just didn't see it again then i went to another store about a month later and i found talk radio on dvd for only 5 00 so i see it was directed by oliver stone and i picked it up so after the film was over i was speechless i have never seen such a film like this here's the main plot then i'll tell ya what i thought of it br br it is about a dallas talk radio host barry champlain a jewish radio host who talks about whatever other people bring up and he and is taking everything seriously now a network wants to put his show live everywhere in the u s so barry's show gets a lot of interesting phone callers like a neo kent a rock n roll drugged kid john rapist and others now some of the callers sound like the same actor actresses but still i think it fits okay br br now what i love a lot about this film is the dark corners and the paranoid atmosphere of the radio station the dark music in the background fits very nicely too it has a flashback scene in the film also how he started with radio which i think they did good on br br but the great thing about the film is ending i was surprised by it and it kind of makes you feel paranoid a little about the phone callers off the air and everything about it is wonderful it also tells you how to say the right things to people over a big city like dallas one of oliver stone's underrated weakest films mentioned but i think it's his best in my opinion br br but definitely get this film if you like films with paranoia feel like films with a dark atmosphere with sinister music in the background i still watch this film a lot of the times now when i'm bored as matter fact i watched it tonight yeah if ya wanna really get the sinister feel to the film watch it at with the lights off i may sound crazy but it makes the film better br br another thing i forgot to mention is that the reason i don't think the film did so well was maybe in my point of view because of the title radio ' it doesn't sound very tricky or anything it's kind of plain a better title like the book talked to death or maybe the abusive radio host or something catchy and not plain talk radio or maybe because of universal pictures oliver stone usually didn't do universal i don't think paramount might have been a good company i don't know something about this film didn't do so well but i love it br br sticks and stones can break your bones but words can cause permanent damage Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8916881680488586 Review: talk radio is of course probably not the most well known of stone's films but don't let that put you off this film is ripe for discovery i defy anyone not to be entranced by it along with the best performance of 80's cinema by eric bogosian for me along with jfk this remains stone's finest moment stone doesn't seem to comment much on it these days and didn't do a director's commentary on dvd like all his other films stone has nothing to be ashamed of most directors would kill to get a shot a film like this br br the claustrophobia of the studio is intense and the opinions of champlain are still very crucial arguments for today the all drugs speech is powerful and you might find yourself agreeing with him in my opinion the film is about freedom of speech and how sometimes people don't like hearing things they don't agree with the speeches and conversations with the listeners are very compelling even disturbing a chill ran down my spine when a crazed man calls champlain saying he has to rape again because the city drives him crazy is totally shocking the tension is sometimes unbearable with a scene when heavy kent becomes unhinged of course champlain does himself no favours by him champlain or should i say bogosian is fearless in film and performance totally mesmerising a shame th other big role was the villain in under siege 2 dear god one scene th didn't ring true was when barry's boss dan alec baldwin gets him to calm down barry doesn't seem to be the kind of person who shuts up and does as he's told it seemed a bit contrived and clichéd the scenes outside the studio are criticised for being too formulaic it's true because stone is trying to make the film more cinematic and allow the viewer to see beginnings but it doesn't entirely work br br it is a brilliantly cinematic film with extreme close ups deep focus extremely fast cuts a fantastic 360 set which is used for the final breathtaking monologue must see cinema it makes it rare because it was ignored the time but is now receiving attention again which it so richly deserves a classic th should be studied by generations of film students br br 10 out of 10 for inventive use of bad to the bone before brilliant supporting cast including john c dr cox from scrubs as the sleazy stu leslie hope 24 as girlfriend john and alec baldwin as the suits and micheal who plays three roles a very underrated actor the tension between the listeners and champlain which is very heart racing times and of course kudos to the stars bogosian and stone for such a fantastic piece of cinema enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900575280189514 Review: probably one of his lesser known films it suffers from the same lack of exposure as in that its actually one of his best br br written by and starring eric bogosian talk radio tells the story of an radio phone in host who upsets the wrong kind of listener the film is important and has much to say on the issues of free speech and just how free it should be and you can easily tell that it started life as a stage play know what you're getting into before you sit down to watch it and you'll be fine br br there isn't much to the acting really as bogosian pretty much steals the film he wrote and is given licence to rant i couldn't take my eyes off him and that was part of the fascination many of the listeners had the people who hated him wouldn't turn off in case they missed something br br not for everyone but a very good drama and overall a very good film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8936377763748169 Review: business vs personal conviction profit vs art br br as with any documentary that pits the capitalist large corporations against the small producer the viewer will invariably have to take the side of one or the other based on their own believes this is as much a documentary of the new way of doing things that globalization is bringing us against the old traditional ways where character and the art of making things matters almost more than getting the product sold br br if you have to remember one thing from this movie it is that the masses can no longer decide by themselves they just follow the taste of one or a couple of critics that tend to and taste in the same way as used to do for the fast bite something parker himself admits to in the film against a backdrop of a burger king sign it is all about image against content as another says that is the easy way the way easier than taking the time for a nice wine to mature easier than to your own taste by trying and trying yet over again controlled branded taste is easier br br there is a glitter of hope when even some of our cousins across the ocean agree that a few people are the taste of wines to the profits and ensure a maximum of it gets sold to the grey masses individuality and difference is sacrificed for the extra buck it is nice to see that not everything or everyone is giving in to even across the ocean br br as in many other areas of today's world dominance of a few and reduced freedom of choice us all let everyone make up their mind and decide what to go for too much kills the mind and taste difference brings innovation and healthy competition and will allow for choice and not just vacuum packed more of the same sells easily and a lot and brings everyone to the same level the lower one br br on this i am going to open up a nice bottle and wish you a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517529010772705 Review: never having seen an oliver stone film before nor any films starring eric bogosian i didn't know what to expect from this film having with the idea of buying it for a while i finally got it for free as a with a sunday newspaper and i was hugely impressed br br it tells the story of barry champlain a talk radio host who can be incredibly rude towards his callers often putting them in their place before they realise what's going on though this is what has made him a popular radio show host it has also earned him numerous enemies br br the acting in this film was hugely impressive with not one dud actor in it eric bogosian is brilliant as barry champlain the troubled talk radio host with alec baldwin turning in a strong performance as barry's boss dan it also features the voice of and cameo appearance by michael my reason for wanting to see this br br the story was really well written as despite his arrogance you feel for barry as more about his troubled life is revealed and you see how vulnerable he really is br br i'd recommend this film to anyone as it is captivating and more importantly real on numerous levels two of which being that is was inspired by the life of an actual talk radio host and the fact that you do actually get radio show hosts and callers like the ones featured in the film in reality br br high recommendation and 10 10 br br yours cat squire Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839510917663574 Review: oliver stone is not one to shy away from a movie or theme for that matter he is eager to confront people with their fears or show them their ugly faces in the mirror look on his cv for proof this movie is not an exception quite on the contrary it is another gem that unfortunately not many have seen br br as controversial movies go this is one that you should be thankful for a movie that should encourage you to think about you the people next to you the prejudices that do exist and that everyone of us has in one form or another either we like to admit it or not but it is easier to categorize people and be like ah he's yeah he must be like now i might be reading too much into it but i don't believe that i believe that oliver stone is a very intelligent filmmaker and that he was aiming for those things and if that's something you want to explore as a movie or within yourself than watch this film and be excited Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.40895968675613403 Review: i have never been a great fan of oliver stone often because i have found his films to be forced preachy and generally flawed the two stone films i truly like are jfk and talk radio yet talk radio takes the cake for being stone's finest achievement stone is a director whereby you are either a fan or you are not it is safe to say that before watching talk radio i was not fond of the guy and considered one of the most overrated directors in the film industry though after watching talk radio some of my perceptions have changed talk radio is an unsettling and amusing attack on what is now known as reality tv br br talk radio follows a self indulgent dysfunctional determined hysterical outrageous and perplexing radio host named barry champlain who hosts a controversial late night radio show in dallas quickly becoming well known for his bold and quirky air presence he becomes a late night sensation whereby depraved junkies delinquents perverts and morons call in to be ridiculed on air the film shows the rise and fall of the man's career carefully making an accurate portrayal on freedom of speech originally adapted from a stage play the film itself to the theatre theme that it was originally built around wonderfully conveying the film's fierce nature br br with the ferocious energy and non stereotypical air talk radio brings all the hilarity behind crass media it remains even more poignant today than it was in the late '80s the film goes into depth studying the likes of arrogance self obsession offensive behaviour controversy hypocrisy and ignorance the film shows through a controlled manner how it is good to have a personal opinion and freedom of speech yet it is something that should be used wisely rather than shamefully blunt stone tries to show how freedom of speech is a crucial importance in life but is something that we should be wary and cautious about the film asks the question of is our main protagonist just the same as the sad people who call up the show br br stone fabulously creates the film's key set piece the radio station with an ambition and cold atmosphere he then succeeds in capturing the isolation fear ambiguity and the dangerous emotions that are built up at the radio station eric bogosian is perfectly cast as the isolated self absorbed and complex genius barry champlain he fits the role perfectly letting off his lines with such enthusiasm urgency and ultimately the bold hilarity of his offensive nature the performance with spark which was evidently robbed of an oscar nomination his voice suits the character being that a primary element of a radio host and his power of acting along with tragedy and comedy works brilliantly br br there is a strong use of editing in stone's films and talk radio boasts some of his most rhythmic editing he uses beautifully controlled camera techniques which differ from being calm to suddenly becoming turbulent there is a vibrant energy behind the film with its raw and wonderfully delightful script working as a centre piece for the greatness of the film the striking and virtuous cinematography stands out in the moments inside and outside the studio most impressively capturing the city at night not forgetting the hauntingly heartbreaking and yet darkly funny climatic spiral to decline is ultimately remarkable cinema br br talk radio is an essential modern masterpiece i am certain you will be surprised by just how great it really is i highly recommend talk radio for anyone interested in media or film talk radio is a fine example of top notch intellectual and insightful entertainment which still packs a well earned call finally if it was not for eric bogosian the film would not be the fun delightful and enduring masterpiece it is today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9918751120567322 Review: i tend to be inclined towards movies about people who choose to cross the barriers of censorship and express what they really want to express eric character of barry is like howard stern but much more intelligent the character itself is very fascinating as an oliver stone film i guess i was expecting more the film a bit during the third act plus it's pretty obvious that talk radio is based on a play with its long dialogue scenes but overall the film works bogosian is great in the lead and the fact that he also wrote the play from which the movie was based on probably helped him if you want to check out one of stone's greater films i better suggest you check out jfk or this is not his best work but a good movie nonetheless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977490246295929 Review: talk radio is my favorite oliver stone movie though he has made many great ones including jfk natural born killers and platoon but i like the intimacy of talk radio a cinematic of eric searing stage play that was based on a real life account of a dallas talk show host working with ace cinematographer robert richardson stone turns what could have been a very set bound exercise into a visually arresting ideological battle that presents a radio station as an arena of war bogosian is devastating as tortured on air of abuse barry champlain and conveys the conflicted destructive nature of his character with conviction and a generous dose of self loathing alec baldwin as his alpha male boss strikes the perfect note as a man driven nuts by a guy whose he helped ellen greene is fantastic as barry's sweet ex wife who ends up becoming another target of his vicious personal stone and bogosian fill every frame with interest and every line of dialog with sweet poison and cutting ambiguity john c as barry's long suffering technical producer stu turns in a hilarious sharp performance as does the great michael the film is a flawless underrated masterpiece of superb writing awesome acting and brutal uncompromising direction the stewart score is brilliant too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886738657951355 Review: i have seen it a few times and get completely glued to it every time it is very suspenseful and intense to describe it sounds boring but it is amazing it is the kind of movie where you need can't miss a thing but if you it in it sticks with you long after it ends now thinking about it i don't even know what stone was trying to make us see just the story of alan green i don't think so it was a look at ignorance stupidity self and a guy just loosing his grip maybe he had more grip than the listeners though i didn't like barry but still seemed worried about him for some reason i was perplexed at why i couldn't get him out of my mind when the movie ended i wish i could see inside olive stone's mind for this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6199579834938049 Review: spoilers for some strange reason oliver stone's talk radio based on the stephen singular book talked to death and the films star eric play about the 1984 murder of denver talk show host alan has never gotten the recognition that it so rightfully deserved the 1988 movie was prophetic enough to recognize the underground movement that was developing in the farm and of america a movement that spawned some seven years later the likes of an angry and disgruntled gulf war veteran timothy who's hatred for the us governments actions in texas lead to his and friend terry nichols of the us federal building in oklahoma city on april 19 1995 that took the lives of people the worst act of terrorism on us soil up to that time br br the movie is as far as i know the first time that any major branch of the entertainment media mentioned and elaborated on the rural militia novel the turner diaries by the late william l pierce that has since become a chilling underground classic the turner diaries a domestic and utterly disastrous terrorist attack like the oklahoma city bombing on a us government federal facility which was the fbi building in washington d c br br dallas radio station talk show host barry champlain eric bogosian is the top rated show in the dallas listening area and is now about to go national barry get's his high rating by his razor sharp wit and abusive behavior when he's on the air taking on all comers and no issues no matter how unpopular or taboo they are has gotten barry to be the most listened to as well as hated man on radio barry being a at heart and not thinking that his talk can lead to violence keeps up his to his call in listeners as his rating go up to the but there are those in the listening audience mostly ultra right wing types that don't take too kindly to his in your face attitude one of them decides to take matters into his on hand at barry's expense br br powerhouse performance by eric bogosian as the tragic barry champlain who crossed the line from entertainment to hard reality in his actions on the radio thinking that he's not that important to be sought out and murdered for his on the air opinions which is enemies dislike he found out only too late that there are those out there who are crazy enough to do to him on the outside also in the movie talk radio is a very young baldwin as barry's boss dan who tries to have him soften his tone but in the end goes along with his talk show style since he's killing the competition not realizing that in the end it's him that he'll end up getting killed br br both ellen green and leslie hope are the two women in barry's life his ex wife ellen and now lover and talk show producer laura whom barry uses to his advantage and almost ends up losing both of them at the same time the 1988 film talk radio is so far ahead of it's time that even if you watch it now in 2005 you still think that it's too disturbing to be shown to an over sensitive and delicate american public Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854691624641418 Review: in one of the more under seen films of the late 1980's at a time when oliver stone was riding high with platoon and wall street and before his opus born on the fourth of july he co scripted and directed this look at the world of radio specifically one radio host in the middle of texas this man is barry champlain in a once in a career turn from eric bogosian who wrote the original play and also co wrote the script barry is like a mix of howard stern and one of those you hear on the radio stations many of us might turn off he's got ideas on his mind opinions and he's not only un afraid to speak them but also to stand up against the phone callers the callers indeed are the driving force in the film as barry has to combat against the mindless the obscene the racist and the purely absent minded as this goes on he also has to contend with his boss alec baldwin and a hit or miss deal to go outside the confines of the southern way station he's in br br while after seeing the film i felt curious as to see how it would've been done on stage i'd imagine it was a one man show as bogosian has had several on the side the direction of the film is phenomenal stone has been known almost typecast as a director who loves quick cuts the effects of montage and effects with the styles of camera work and other little tricks that give his films in the 90's a distinctive almost auteur look but in the 80's he had this energy and quality to the look of the film and wasn't as frenzied as the other films in order to add the proper intensity that is within the studio and head space of barry champlain he and dp robert richardson make the space seem claustrophobic at times gritty un sure and definitely on edge the scenes in the middle of the film when barry isn't in the studio are fairly standard but the style along with the substance in the radio scenes is among the best i've seen from the stone richardson combination br br and one cannot the performance of bogosian who can be obnoxious offensive angered passive and everything that we love and hate in radio show hosts there is also a funny near distracting supporting role for michael as kent michael joe who prank calls him one night and the next gets invited to the studio these scenes are a little uncomfortable for a viewer but it does get very much into the subculture head space of the 80's that barry is as intrigued as he is critical of the stoner may not it' but as he says to him it's your show indeed it's hard to cover everything that goes on within the talk and there is a lot of it but it's never boring and like champlain himself it's not easy to ignore and when bogosian goes into his climactic on air with the background panning around in a continuous 360 spin it becomes intoxicating and a reason why freedom of speech is so powerful br br stone has been synonymous as a filmmaker of hot button issues who takes on subjects that were or still are controversial and gives them a life force that isn't always great but is all his own here his skills and ambitions don't get in the way of it's if anything making an extremely skilled vision of what is essentially a near one man show which in and of itself is already well written Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601935744285583 Review: when you think the movies that come to mind would be his biggest and most controversial ones like platoon jfk born on the fourth of july or natural born killers talk radio usually doesn't it's a pretty small movie actually more than half the movie takes place with barry champlain at his radio station talking into his mike but believe me this is one of oliver stone's greatest movies and should not be missed br br above all things it's a character study barry champlain is a rude self destructive risk taking talk radio show host who says one too many things and starts to get in trouble with his boss his lover s his fans and even some nazis he doesn't like his audience and callers and a lot of them don't like him that or do like him but have no idea why but at the end he says on his show i guess we're stuck with each other br br see talk radio even if you don't like oliver stone movies you might be surprised i sure was br br my rating 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646949172019958 Review: from the offset i knew this was going to be a terrific movie the pace the cinematography personalities indigenous to the dallas area the of characters not to mention the director oliver stone and of course eric the film starts out on a friday occult in the first place and begins with a radio station in dallas that is their number one talk show the barry champlain show based on the talk radio host alan barry eric is the abrasive radio talk show host and his job is such whereby it is to all of the nuances of the radio audience feeding into his show he attempts to with a bunch of societal turned lonely vulnerable obscene phone callers who have the masochistic craving to be publicly barry champlain is effective in coping with this precarious ilk by socially them rather than simply them to mere new serve a purpose for the dallas radio audience and paramount concepts take a backseat to perversion talk about baseball scores and people's pets br br the whole thing is a of drug induced and a for psychopathic paranoia this high profile cannon fodder is something that barry champlain on the convoluted pathos the deranged from and of pornography and the overall pop culture serve as volatile ammunition for barry stilted br br the setting for this movie is perfect in that there is a two thousand foot drop in terms of ideology in the the center of dallas there is an overbearing sense of awareness whereby 20 miles away resides a significant chapter of the klan the play is based in denver that is where the actual story takes place other small theater plays depict the cities of atlanta and cleveland dallas is the city where the film takes place i thought it was an excellent choice this movie illustrates how people have a horrid and and deadly of the jewish people in america whereby they control the banks their agenda is different than everybody else's and their intellectual literature leads to perversion these notions compound barry overall dilemma barry personal undoing is whereby he is and non to his alcoholism and his abrasive and politically controversial nature is his ultimate undoing this is what makes the film so believable br br the characters in the movie were well portrayed dan the tailor made for middle management hatchet man played by alec baldwin who was constantly barry every move laura his girlfriend also his producer will constantly feel barry is someone who is always misunderstood ellen his ex wife is a of barry's anguish and selfishness but cannot quite her feelings for barry regardless of the path of personal destruction he winds up resorting to the dallas radio audience is a melting pot of socially misplaced retro bates who are amused by their own real shortcomings in part everybody's hang ups including barry own hang ups are what do barry champlain in his audience depravity and ultimately becomes barry pet project for social culture conflicts become barry downfall br br this movie is superb in my opinion oliver stone's best picture including platoon and natural born killers that statement in of itself tells you how magnificent a film talk radio is the story and acting and co producing of eric bogosian is simply compelling the camera angles the dialogue the haunting character portrayals all top notch the cinematography of the dallas at the end of the movie is terrific dallas has the dubious distinction of being deemed a mega metropolis so now just like los angeles and new york there are crack baby cases too numerous to count low cost housing neighborhoods from hell and budgets cuts that will mean there will be a significant number of people who will be dead by this time next year dallas asserts it's status as a major metropolitan area in the precarious manner by which human debauchery prevails the city has it's radio listeners who have given a spin to the marvel of air wave communication these are the in the movie the ghoulish tabloid who want to meet the big bad wolf and their decadent curiosity has morally the last neighborhood in america Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.78551185131073 Review: i saw this at the london film festival last night apparently the shorter version james summary of the content of the film is very good very deftly blends his investigation of the wine business into wider concerns about the effect of the mass media the power of capital and the need for diversity br br the film is shot on hand held dv which some might find but which does enable to catch people off guard on a number of occasions which probably would not have been possible using more conventional equipment br br despite the sprawling feel of the film the editing is very sharp not only giving us a parade of the world's dogs but also a number of comments with somewhat contradictory visual images and giving others sufficient rope to hang themselves to a degree this evoked michael moore's recent work although operates in a more subtle way but probably the roots of the film go back to marcel the sorrow and the pity both in the way the film is constructed and in the emergence of of the french peasants as the stars de et were present at the screening and answered questions afterwards we do indeed all need a little disorder bravo hubert br br overall an excellent film with implications that go way beyond the world of wine into the way we construct ourselves as people and our world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798508286476135 Review: easily one of the best indian films ever granted that's not saying much i made this conclusion after a whopping 15 minutes of watching but i can truly say that fire is also one of the really beautiful and brilliant films i've seen br br beautiful because of its imagery the best example i can give is the between the 2 female leads radha and sita and the characters of the same name in hindu mythology sita for example is the wife of the revered lord ram as legend goes ram his wife by making her walk through a fire to prove her purity ' sita in response cries and leaves him with her mother the earth this story has all sort of crazy links to the stories of the 2 indian women das and shabana azmi the word all of a sudden has many meanings marriage tradition religion and probably a few others i didn't catch br br brilliant because of its social overtones many who were offended by the premise for this movie should in fact be first to see fire e g my mom who actually loved it why because although fire is an attack on tradition it is also an attack on tradition in other words that is its strength not its weakness traditional conservative social mores whether indian or canadian or american or whatever are useless if they you gender roles and self denial can both do this br br these are the things i took with me after seeing fire hats off to deepa Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9300013780593872 Review: not a bad movie but could have been done without the full frontal nudity of a 10 year old boy in one of the opening scenes this movie has excellent dialog which is certainly common among foreign films foreign actors still know how to act as opposed to american actors who let the cgi stunts and special effects do all the work for them this film is just good old fashion acting did an excellent job as always the costumes and scenery are accurate with the time my only complaint is that they should have dubbed the english words over the french instead of using subtitles this could just be because i hate reading subtitles Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8392884731292725 Review: cinema at its best is entertainment if one is to question every aspect with which one finds room for and much of recorded history is based on contemporary opinions often biased then one should leave the cinema because their prejudices will always spoil their enjoyment when i spotted an airplane flying overhead in a film dated i was amused the background scenery in casablanca is absurdly fake so do i set up a moan say that the film failed to convince fiona relax and enjoy some excellent acting decision to cast the protagonists as french polish was inspired one was immediately aware of which side each of the main characters was representing no need to dwell on the authenticity of the wigs this is powerful cinema if there is a political message which is still relevant today have a dinner party a with the gras a with the some polish and perhaps a 1961 with the beef and discuss the political aspects of danton until you drop with danton would surely have agreed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9416308403015137 Review: many american brains who worship and support the political half truths of like michael moore would do well to sit through this movie more than once and see how hypnotic can scare and lie to an public and get the people they fear or loathe killed and mutilated robespierre in this fine epic kills the opposition by remote control all in a fit of self righteous devotion to his principles we get the impression that robes felt it quite to off his heads even as he sent his minions out to trump up false and misleading charges against the state today the captains of our rotting media institutions are much more sensitive that robes they merely murder your character with innuendo and false charges laid down without foundation or sources witness dan attempts to assassinate character on the eve of the 2004 election or the constant that the 2000 election was stolen although scholars continue to at such irresponsible drivel Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4427420198917389 Review: this film is more than the story of danton it was a joint polish french production filmed at the time of the beginning of the end of the soviet system it probably helped spur the union activity it is more about poland in the 20th century than the french revolution began the end of the system this film itself is historical by it's very existence the rest is history br br aka totalitarian leaders danton aka when one watches this film one must remember the snowball which began in poland br br actually it could be useful for seeing the struggle within the only left Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7597896456718445 Review: unlike http www imdb com title this movie provides no background information we are shown a snapshot of the fall of danton his mock process and execution but unless one studied the revolution quite extensively it is difficult to understand where characters come from robespierre and thus to appreciate them for what they are danton and joe could be the same person to the viewer for example robespierre were close friends since their youth and this explains how robespierre acts those who know the facts though will easily orient themselves and appreciate this good movie with actors delivering solid acting no useless subplots and good reconstruction of the times and danton are the best characters but all do a good job even the saint just portrayed as sort of psychopath was a period of massacres whose importance hasn't been fully documented and that for the most part were driven by ambition greed and the settling of personal fed to ignorant sans as the next step against tyranny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527398943901062 Review: i was very curious to see this wajda depardieu outing plus the time period is definitely fascinating being a wajda fan i was disappointed and that may be an understatement the film never really took cinematic flight there's no foundation for the between danton and robespierre etc br br basically the script was weak adapted from the danton affair and yet the direction was masterful it's wajda afterall also there were some amazing actors but they never really grab the audience's attention like they should depardieu comes off as a quasi goofy danton not exactly the image we have in mind is incredible as usual but again the script puts up limits even actors of great talent can't break down and linda pop up as and saint just and if you're familiar with wajda then you'd know them br br overall i was disappointed with this much lauded film great cast great director but no quality foundation bad script we need to get in danton and general j what are their motivations eh who knows one likes women the other himself ok so if you're looking for a great french revolution movie i highly recommend la revolution it's in two parts and oh so great excellent performances in depth script juicy bits definitely a satisfying experience klaus maria brandauer is a much better danton than depardieu the wonderful apparently took some notes from danton and is brilliant as robespierre see it now as for wajda fans you're better off with man of iron marble promised land and the like cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755147099494934 Review: this is a great movie to look at since it so nicely directed by wajda but at the same time i wished the movie would had some more depth in it in terms of its story it's an historically relevant movie about the last days of the french revolution but yet the movie forgets to focus on the character's motivations making the movie perhaps a tad bit too shallow to consider this a brilliant and relevant movie to what br br somehow it doesn't make the movie any less great to watch though it's made with passion and eye for detail every aspect about the movie is good looking such as its settings costumes and camera work br br also the story still works out as powerful though at the same time it could had been so much better and more powerful with a just bit more character development and insight historical information guess if you're completely familiar with the french revolution and the stories of danton and robespierre in particular this movie will be a perfect one for you to watch br br it's somewhat typical for a french movie to tell a story slowly and subtle without ever stepping too much in detail often this works out charmingly but in this case the movie could had really done with a bit more depth other than that this movie is still one fine example of french cinema despite the fact that it's being directed by a polish director and stars lots of polish actors in it as well br br depardieu is great in his role though the movie also decides to concentrate a lot on many other different characters the movie perhaps has a bit too many characters but each and every performance is a great one so this doesn't really ever become a big complaint other than that it slows done the story a bit at certain points br br a great movie that could had been brilliant br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944861531257629 Review: the film tells upon the title role danton gerard depardieu confronting against robespierre during the french revolution the film is based on real deeds they are the following danton as lawyer participated in the of the king louis and the of the republic being minister of justice in the convention and founder of club he proposed creation revolutionaries as the committee of public salvation which he but was substituted by robespierre starting a period of revolutionary dictatorship known besides in the film appear other historic as camille now a famed filmmaker louis david saint just br br the picture especially narrates the happenings surrounding the facing off of the principal figures one time partner revolution and execution although gives results a contemporary parable about the modern poland thus danton is and robespierre is who was the prime minister imposed the martial law in poland and with similar name than actor played robespierre gerard depardieu is excellent in the title character and magnificently portrayed also in roles are awesome actors as the recently deceased jacques dinner game in paradise and angela the tin drum the motion picture is well directed by wajda considered the best polish director the flick will like to historical cinema buffs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722362756729126 Review: if there were two parts that the physically towering ugly charismatic actor depardieu was born as a frenchman to play it must surely have been de and the georges danton here he dominates the film both through the breadth of his shoulders and the power of his voice his charisma carries the part despite the fact that it is made clear that the character has as much blood on his hands as any of the rest of them danton while the people of paris but he is the one man who can challenge the tyranny imposed by the dreaded committee of public safety in the name of and he is presented as the hero of the film despite the fact that the source play practically his opponent robespierre br br for those who know the characters from history there is interest to be had in identifying the minor parts the frog faced the cripple the prosecutor the dashing st just the epic painter david but the script cuts little slack in this respect names are often late in coming if minor characters are identified at all and there is no hollywood style to make sure that the audience can place events in their historical context the film takes it for granted that you know what has gone before and what will happen after sometimes it takes too much for granted as when it relies on a close knowledge of dates to provide the sting to its tail in the fact that robespierre followed danton shortly to the br br considered as a film it's not entirely satisfactory in that it away towards the end the structure of the story leads up to some great confrontation between the protagonists in the courtroom or some dramatic climax to the trial which thanks to history never actually happens things just out there is no revolt there is no overthrow of tyranny there is no assumption of power by the victor there is no triumph on either side it may be historically accurate but it's not entirely satisfying as the outcome of a screen scenario it seems an odd place to stop as others have commented it might have been more logical to take events up to the end of the terror and show in the fall of robespierre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9107845425605774 Review: this is one of the best movies on the french revolution ever produced being a person well in the the period i was amazed at the level of detail the costumes are spot on even the detailed little day to day items such as ink wells serving plates etc are all perfect as an american living in france who has access to the sites in the movie through his in various historical such as the alliance i can not over state how impressed i was with the visual accuracy of the film br br the dialogue where known is virtual and the where not recorded is in character i was extremely pleased with this movie and am disappointed that it is not out on dvd yet this is how historical drama should be done must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9384605288505554 Review: i saw this film at the 2004 toronto international film festival since i work in the wine business i had been quite eager to see this documentary and i wasn't disappointed reportedly drawn from over 500 hours of footage the good news is that will be releasing not only a theatrical cut but a ten part ten hour series of the film on dvd by next christmas is it the bad news is that it's still a bit of an beast when it was shown in cannes it was close to three hours long for toronto he's cut about half an hour but it still in at minutes now for me that's fine i love wine and i love hearing about the raging in my business but not everyone wants that much br br around the globe from brazil to france to california to italy to argentina talking to wine makers and pr people and and critics about the state of the wine world the theme that emerges is that globalization and the influence of wine critic robert parker are forcing a kind of on wine small local producers are either being bought up by larger american as well as local or are being pressured by market forces to change their wines to suit the of mr parker who dictates taste to most of the american and world br br it's a complicated subject and i can understand why wants to let his subjects talk there is robert patriarch of the wine industry and his sons tim and michael whose efforts to buy land in faced opposition from local and government officials there is founder and wine maker of opponent of plans and for wines that express local terror there is robert parker himself expressing some discomfort with his influence while refusing to stop writing about the wines that he favours there is flying wine maker michel consultant for dozens of all over the world them how to make parker friendly wines there are many many more fascinating personalities in this documentary br br if you are a wine lover you will want to seek out the ten part series as well as the theatrical version of this film but even if you're not into wine the film is an interesting look at how the forces of globalization are changing many of the world's oldest and most established traditions the effects on local cultures and cannot be ignored br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988149881362915 Review: danton was a hero and one of the of the french revolution of this movie is set five years later and the revolution has morphed into something ugly while initially the revolution promised freedom at this point the small committee running the country is extremely and is a dictatorship danton and his friends were angry at how the country wasn't better off in than it was before they got rid of their king so they begin criticizing the government the movie begins as the who makes critical concerning the government is beaten and his business is destroyed so much for liberty equality and fraternity so as a result of being this way danton et al begin publicly criticizing the government eventually robespierre the leader of the committee and his cronies trump up charges have a show trial and get rid of the some have mentioned that the polish director wajda also intended this to be a criticism of his own nation which at the time was soviet dominated and very as well this makes sense as you see the movie unfold especially when the government destroys all in the name of the people br br the acting is fine the story compelling and i have no major criticism of the film however i really wish the ending had been handled differently especially because other than history lovers and french people most probably have no idea that this execution helped to end the government after this of danton in april robespierre himself was executed in july because the country had just had enough plus those surviving knew that they too would face the guillotine sooner or later if this sick system remained in place some sort of an epilogue would have been nice such as showing the soldiers coming for robespierre he responded by trying to kill himself first but he only succeeded in blowing off part of his face still alive he was shortly afterward this would have been a dandy little epilogue and could have been done in about five minutes however not showing a connection between death and the fall of the government is an odd thing to Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4556654691696167 Review: french cinema had always been very strong when comes the time to present historical subjects 95 of the time they never make errors this film is of one of the best of the genre due to very very strong acting by depardieu and wajda work as the director is truly a wonder everyone should see this great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794425368309021 Review: set in the the second year of the french republic formed after the execution of louis this film portrays the power struggle between the revolutionary leaders danton gerard depardieu at his finest and robespierre a commanding performance by the polish actor the moderate revolutionary danton has returned to paris from his country seat where he has been since being as leader of the committee of public safety in the previous year by robespierre he is opposed to the reign of terror which has resulted in the executions of thousands of citizens mainly by guillotine who are thought to be opposed to the revolution danton is confident of the support of the ordinary people and tries to persuade robespierre to curb the but robespierre and the committee are afraid that the popularity of danton will lead to them being and put danton and his supporters on trial for being this was the first french language film made by wajda after he had arrived in france from poland his polish film company was closed down by the government due to his support for the trade union which had opposed the polish government in the late seventies and early eighties his previous film man of iron 1981 had dealt with the union and its leader and it is easy to draw comparisons between the relationship of and the polish leader general and that between danton and robespierre danton are the voice of reason opposed to robespierre who continue rule despite having lost the support of the people they claim to represent the film is based on the polish play the danton affair written by in the 1930s and on its release the film was criticised by some for being static and theatrical but what the film does is to concentrate on the behind the scenes meetings of the and the scenes in the national assembly and the courtroom rather than the activities on the streets of paris Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633453488349915 Review: the movie takes place during the year 1940 and the french are about to loose the war br br the movie includes all genres comedy romantic murder and history it is probable the historical part may be not as probable as the rest br br it is not however a big laugh movie but the occasional large smile Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6396182775497437 Review: minor spoilers follow br br steve allen that topical humor about serious events might be found by many to be acceptable based on the formula tragedy time comedy 1939 before the german assault on poland was hardly a fun period and subsequent events including the following the which took germany to the channel resulted in the heroic at and gave the world the sickening spectacle of a france its honor before the nazi br br the stuff of romance comedy and a big of serious drama yep director jean paul with a well matched and outstanding cast creates in bon voyage a pastiche of events and scenes from history and from imagination that is hugely entertaining br br the eyed and beautiful isabelle adjani is france's top actress as war clouds gather over europe what an overused cliche sorry a veteran self with many affairs to her credit her inner motivation seems to be whatever is good for is good for following a premiere of her latest film after which a minister in the incompetent administration jean gerard depardieu in an unusual role for him signals his interest in her she goes home only to encounter an ex lover who doesn't understand the word no she that issue but then frantically and enlists another former beau the still frederic gregory to help deal with the mess in her flat frederic is a novelist in expectation br br a comic accident that once again highlights almost as a public service message the importance of working windshield puts frederic in jail on most serious charges fortunately the breakout of the germans from their static positions forces a transfer of prisoners to the south of france but our boy escapes making his way there rather than as a ward of the state br br the panic and fear in france as the germans swept to victory is well portrayed and a new twist enters the story who should frederic encounter but the truly gorgeous young research assistant camille who is accompanying the obligatory jewish refugee scientist professor jean marc has some bottles of heavy water he needs to get to england of course the germans on to this vital ingredient for you know what this part is pure fiction there was never any heavy water in france in 1940 just and camille is so winsome as well as dedicated br br what next peter coyote as a supposed french journalist alex be tipped off as to his name he's really an officer in the german military intelligence a spy and he used to bed too and wants a reprise of their affair apparently the kind is the only major male character who doesn't want to have it off with the actress br br what follows is a series of adventures and mishaps that are seamlessly integrated to produce a very fast paced and enjoyable film partly a tribute to and a bit of a spoof on casablanca this is is a remarkably funny movie except for the heavy nazi bits br br isabelle adjani deserves kudos for the best portrayal i've seen in years of an cute total with few if any redeeming features and depardieu to and ready to jump ship and join the traitor is convincing as a man whose for exceeds his diluted sense of duty to the republic as a human being in power at a critical moment in french history is vile br br not shown in too many theaters bon voyage should be available for purchase or rental soon see it br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9908943176269531 Review: a terrific fast paced screwball like comic strip drama farce set against france's 1939 played with wide eyed straight faced intensity by a talented cast and with action satire social commentary and authentic period details from slick and to a fleet of a rollicking soundtrack and brief but credible of charles de and marshal br br it's simply some of the best entertainment recently shown on screen devoid of and message if movies were trains and there is a creative recreation of a trip on a steam driven train that works despite there being no steam an expensive prop no doubt this would be a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9396227598190308 Review: bon voyage is fun for the audience because it combines the requisite silliness of a comedy with just enough to keep viewers actively engaged and invested in the outcome most importantly though the film is also historically it captures the tension of the so called phony war and later the french flight from paris ahead of the german yet bon voyage is not a war movie it is a comedy about the lives of a handful of people set against the backdrop of extraordinary times bon voyage conveys the chaos confusion and emotional of a nation of the brink of collapse and the wide spectrum of french reactions to the new political order this film is a comedy which entertains the audience a romance which skillfully utilizes many clichés and a story of a handful of people whose nation is collapsing around them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677256941795349 Review: i found this dvd in the library and based on the jacket notes it looked like it might possibly be interesting a black comedy set in 1940 france just as the germans are marching in boy that should have them rolling in the but it does this is a clever original suspenseful and funny film i don't recall seeing anything like it before – foreign or u s that the writer director can find humor when we know part of the outcome the germans will occupy france for four years is remarkable that he does it with such charm is part of the delight what starts off as black comedy and fluff even ends up having a couple of serious moments – including a race to spirit out a of heavy water which was part of the research for the a bomb and a quick history 101 intro to the beginnings of the government that would southern france for much of the german occupation but don't let any of that that scare you off the movie itself is funny charming and romantic and races ahead at steady clip br br one of the best things about it is the combination of actors we've seen many times adjani and depardieu and others we've never heard of before along the way there are two star making turns and both are impressive but mr is especially so according to imdb he was in ten films before this one – but he also won the cesar as most promising actor for this role so apparently he was not all that well known even in france he is a combination of romantic lead and comic actor – and he makes it all seem so effortless you may be reminded of cary grant in bringing up baby and and old – it's hard to do comedy on film because the risks are enormous that the actor can come off looking inept but grant pulled it off charmingly and this guy does also i should think we're going to hear more about him in the future br br to be sure this film won't please everyone – there's a little bit of violence although nothing you don't see on tv every day but if you're up for something original you may feel after you've seen this that you've unearthed a cinematic gem br br the so called spoiler in this comment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.772061288356781 Review: i saw bon voyage 2 days ago and i found it an excellent production the film is supposed to entertain and it does it the style of the american screwball comedies of the 30s but von voyage is more refined adjani and depardieu are simply excellent in their roles the plot is simple the film starts with people involved in many situations that apparently should have nothing to do between them it is very funny how those situations become linked during the film it is good to see a french film with this kind of sense of humor i find it a film in which love is the main theme peter coyote as the german spy in france shows once more to be an excellent actor too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821375608444214 Review: first a word of caution the dvd box describes this film as a comedy i don't think that was the intention of anyone connected with the film other than some marketing morons while light and a little bit funny in places it is not a comedy and if you expect that you will be disappointed br br i had never even heard of this film and had absolutely no expectations one way or the other considering that the other two dvds i picked up were big disappointments i was so happy when i saw this film the acting writing and direction were excellent the story itself definitely interested me as you don't usually see films about the final month of france before the nazi in 1940 it gave some insight into the that gave up so quickly and agreed to their beloved country along the way there are plots involving a selfish and weak actress played very well by isabelle adjani who looks marvelous after all these years she kills an ex lover and then finds a poor sap to take the fall this sap escapes from prison and finds her with another lover a high government official and played by gerard depardieu in addition a subplot about a jewish trying to smuggle out of the country is introduced and eventually this becomes the main plot the story has a lot of nice twists and turns a light sense of humor without trying to be a comedy and some genuine suspenseful moments together they create a nice package this is sure to please Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7816470265388489 Review: over the years i seemed to have missed this picture of ronald reagan and due to his recent passing to the big screen in heaven it was shown on tv recently this is a great low budget b w film of the late 1930's however it is very interesting to see how criminals used their talents to steal money from insurance companies with false claims during this particular time frame i was surprised at the role ronald reagan eric gregg the killer's played in this picture along with a great veteran film star sheila gregg nightmare circus '73 who was a great supporting actor it was a great film that showed ronald reagan as a very young man reaching for the stars in his career in hollywood at the time god bless him Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9328254461288452 Review: i think that the costumes were excellent and the also performed well it has the very authentic feeling for that period of time br br i don't know if it was the computer magic or if it was real some of the big scenes have hundreds of extras in the background i was especially impressed with the scene of that bridge br br the main character the actress also performed well she showed us a nervous witty woman who knows how to use herself to seduce men to get what she wants br br some of the scenes were hilarious even though it was about 2 hours long but it was never boring a very good entertaining movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9215918183326721 Review: was in the mood for a french film and saw this at blockbuster what a little gem it turned out to be not sure how i missed all these years but he is fantastic such innocence and grace i love his face and the way he moves isabelle adjani was hilarious reminded me of nicole over the top performance in moulin rouge she looks the same as 20 years ago truly remarkable gerard depardieu has not held up nearly as well but his acting continues to amaze he's perfect in this film will probably buy this one i enjoyed it so much if you want to see another great french movie rent noel stunning Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873233437538147 Review: even if it won't give one more than previous posts here like ruby very good one i wanted to share my own point of view hope my english is understandable br br bon voyage is a rhythmic light but deep presentation of the french come down but also courage and charm all along in a brilliantly 1940 france with many details from luxurious hotel occupied by government and attacked by useless high class french to parisian near le pantheon rue and 1930s cars depardieu and give their second roles a brilliant taste isabelle adjani and are very credible in their drastically different roles and makes an performance br br much lighter than average e g american war times movies and focused on the civilians bon voyage shows a lot of things about french issues even to a french guy like me some of them quite deep Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754205346107483 Review: one comment said it wasn't a comedy mistake it was a delightful comedy of a period of history that doesn't lend itself easily to that genre very busy and active film from beginning to end often the shots out the window of the train or car were just beautiful an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours in a theater all the french historical figures like charles de and and the some of the people involved in the french resistance were included in the script which might send those who are unfamiliar with the collapse of france under the german invasion might want to research the characters were engaging and the actors portraying them were excellent recommend it 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755598306655884 Review: more and more french cinema demonstrates that's the only one able to confront hollywood's and to spend high amounts on money in their movies if bon voyage had been made in the usa no one would be surprised perfectly set in france in the 40's when the nazi invasion technically and with some of the most international french actors depardieu adjani bon voyage on two parallel stories an scientific and his who tries to hide one of his discoveries a kind of water that may work as an atomic bomb from the nazis and a poor guy in love with a well known actress adjani which ends up in prison accused of a crime he's not committed in order to protect her br br bon voyage seems to have been made in the old style without unnecessary camera movements and effects without big turns in the plot as i said before regarding to the production itself they've made a great job but the main problem with this movie is about the script is it a spy movie a romantic comedy a spy comedy a comedy of intrigue it's not clear that makes bon voyage a little unbalanced when you think you're watching a comedy suddenly changes to another story line a more dramatic one more slow i think they should've focused in one of the lines of argument the one about the spy plot and left the romantic parts in the background br br my rate 6 5 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44919857382774353 Review: an interesting pairing of stories this little flick manages to bring together seemingly different characters and story lines all in the backdrop of wwii and succeeds in tying them together without losing the audience i was impressed by the depth portrayed by the different characters and also by how much i really felt i understood them and their motivations even though the time spent on the development of each character was very limited the outstanding acting abilities of the individuals involved with this picture are easily noted a fun stylized movie with a slew of comic moments and a bunch more head shaking events br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9905283451080322 Review: when i went to see bon voyage i expected a good skillful on the order of grand hotel 1932 and les de 1944 it was better than that with few exceptions none of the characters were totally good or totally evil just as in real life the acting was wonderful especially those who played raoul and camille the photography was amazing as it recreated the period perfectly and managed to be shot in around during a time of new public works but managed the look of june 1940 costumes and make up were accurate there is so much in this movie that it's worth a second viewing it's exciting funny and ultimately touching n b be sure to see it in a theatre with good quality projection it's in wide screen and in the theater where i saw it the in the first 30 minutes had the subtitles at the bottom in focus but the actors' faces slightly fuzzy this was ultimately corrected but detracted from the pleasure of the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9421693086624146 Review: on its surface this is one of the most entertaining action comedy romance films i've seen in a long time reminding me of pleasurable old saturday afternoon movies that had just the right balance of unexpected twists well timed humor and integrated action beyond this though there is our knowledge of this film's context it has the same elements of casablanca but is set just before many of the characters would truly understand the seriousness of what was happening to their country and the world and the consequences of some of their own behavior this adds a strong note of irony to the humor we sense that one of the female characters has a radical change of hairstyle in her future this is a film that you will not regret watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9421932101249695 Review: bon voyage has the fast pace that in some ways reminds me of the indiana jones star wars films it's as if you're on a fast train or roller coaster br br it's billed as a romance mystery thriller and farce it's all of that and more including candid observations on the reactions of french society during the nazi invasion at the start of wwii and it's also an exhibition of juggling that involves 7 main characters the scenes all seemed historically accurate to my eyes and gave an excellent feeling for the period br br all of the actors were well cast and gave great performances but imo the most superb was that by isabelle adjani who played the role of an self centered french movie star not only did she quite convincingly play the role of a young actress perhaps half her age but she also played her amorous convincingly yet in such a way that the audience sees she's only half serious and more complex as a person than just a gold digger her character and energy propel the film through from beginning to end it wasn't until i read roger review that i discovered she was 48 years old at the time of the film what beauty br br i appreciated the ending it's satisfying but lets you write your own conclusion as to what happens to the main characters br br as another user commenter observed do not arrive late you need to be there from the opening scene good advice br br i gave it 9 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9334456324577332 Review: director and auteur jean pierre was 8 years old during the spring of 1940 as france's third republic in a matter of a few weeks it was a time he says when all the adults were a little bit insane he and the production staff have lovingly and meticulously recreated that world in a film where all the characters are essentially fictional the structure a classic farce is ideal for the period as multiple plot lines zip and only to come together in a logical satisfying conclusion the peg for this plot is frederic played by brilliant newcomer gregory who is fully up to playing opposite adjani depardieu and the real strength of the film is in its supporting performances m has cast the film exquisitely with actors who ideas for both action and dialogue and who know and prove that it is possible to fully realize a character with just two short sentences of dialogue though not yet as widely influential as of the game ' richly deserves to be a companion piece to that classic though it demands a lot of the audience it gives much back one of its demands is tolerance for a certain and as to the exact genre we are watching a crime melodrama no a spy thriller ah a romantic comedy recommend it to friends just be sure to let them discover for themselves that it is a romantic comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627282023429871 Review: it would seem a given but if a viewer forgets context he risks missing an opportunity of enjoyment br br it is easy to from the lofty heights of the 21st century at styles and prices of the great depression years but the intelligent viewer will remember that magic word context and better understand and thus enjoy accidents will happen br br among the actors ronald reagan again showed himself a good looking and personable guy and again gave a right on performance br br a reviewer earlier said gloria blondell played the nasty wife but that was wrong she plays the stand clerk who has a crush on the reagan character eric gregg but keeps hands off as long as he is married br br gloria was cute not as beautiful as her sister joan she was still attractive and a good actress perhaps her looking somewhat like joan was a detriment to having a more successful career and it is certainly our loss br br sheila was mrs gregg and played it well br br other actors included dick and the great earl got to play something besides a villainous cowboy br br again most of the players never attained the household name status many of them deserved but they by gosh gave good performances here in a story that is still current Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9499796032905579 Review: in paris a few months before the nazi invasion the manipulative actress isabelle adjani uses her former sweetheart to hide the body of a man killed by her hits the car the dead man is found and he is sent to prison when the germans invade france escapes with another prisoner raoul and they become friends in the runaway to they meet in the train camille the young assistant of the jean marc who is trying to leave france with his research of heavy water once in the group meets with her new lover the minister of state jean depardieu and is chased by a german spy the journalist alex peter coyote while paris is falling and the population is confused br br what a delightful and magnificent romantic adventure bon voyage is the excellent and complex screenplay has action romance war comedy espionage drama and lots of characters played by a fantastic cast indeed a of stars the direction is stunning the music score is wonderful i really loved this marvelous film and i have to finish my review due to my of adjectives to describe such a gem my vote is nine br br title brazil do travel of the heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984966516494751 Review: it's wartime drama wwii with french and jews and germans but this one is somehow fun so director jean paul co wrote the script to his well received film bon voyage 2003 unlike director safe conduct aka 2002 w d gloomy sunday 1999 or w d claude 1997 bon voyage is as as its title sounds la vie whatever and we have the beautiful talented isabelle adjani to thank for it is her delightful performance throughout as the center of attraction and attention the cause and effect of it all that made the film so enjoyable as it is hell what's another of her plan and expectations will worry about that another time the backbone of the story does revolve around a pair of young enthusiasts as and from francois 8 women as camille the incomparable depardieu the witty of my wife is an actress and versatile peter coyote juggling french english and german here are some of the stellar cast involved br br there are many characters coming and going in this plot of a movie and how it's all is a knack that requires no analysis is simply a genius the story just builds upon itself one episode after another or even with events but never confusing that's the delight of it all somehow every detail turns out right on the screen and we just lap it all up like a presented french dessert literally so there's thrills tender hesitant moments and taut ominous escapes all playing out in front of our eyes br br from reading the director's note on the sony pictures bon voyage official site indicated this is his most personal and successful work ever depicting 1940 from memories of his childhood years is very much close to his heart and he had worked and reworked the script for almost 3 years this film is a labor of love all round the cast and crew the director's passion and a formidable script by writers along with the director and his son julien adaptation efforts by patrick and br br music by gabriel varied in tone from his previous film scores like the english patient or talented mr ripley who provided a theme that kept the pace and rhythm of the plot going almost like a train going non stop reflecting vivacious energy even when she's tired keeping her going as she meets whatever comes walking on with head held high and stylish attire always no looking back let alone time for regrets br br ah forget the wonderfully translated subtitles by ian who also did subtitles for films in italian bread and 2000 aka e the last kiss 2001 aka and tom heaven 2002 br br if you find this much too light a wartime relationship drama try w d and 1999 in german based on a true story with brilliant performances from as and maria schrader as Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790433645248413 Review: this movie travels farther on 8 gunshots 2 kisses and 100 clichés than should be possible yet it still works brilliant br br as i was driving home from the theater i tried to figure out how it got away with movie staples like the pages of a novel manuscript blowing across a beach or the impossible series of coincidences without the entire audience standing up and screaming i've seen that a million times before and you've pushed beyond the edge of believability but the actors were so enchanting and the screen so filled with believable extras that i forgot to care a friend who saw it with me said it transported him to paris so perfectly that he was disappointed when we left the theater and realized we were still in indiana br br overall a romantic comedy thriller with subtlety wit and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.873519241809845 Review: giant robot was the most popular japanese tv serial ever seen on indian tv it was targeted to children and we saw a robot for the first time in our life br br many indian children must have even seen a machine for the first time outside the school br br the serial also showed a child in an adults organization fighting evil no doubt many of us who have seen giant robot in our childhood long for our own robots and as a arrangement look upon our computers in the same way br br this show also portrayed ideal adults referring at jerry johnny's buddy friend and chief we grew to respect japanese progress and still view japan as the ideal asian nation br br btw at that time there were no satellite tv channels in india and the owned did not show much of disney cartoons i guess that was how child serials like giant robot got appreciated nowadays there is pokemon etc but they are no so fascinating or alluring as giant robot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8675121068954468 Review: i have noticed that people have asked if anyone has this show i have all 26 episodes that aired in the u s and will be willing to share these with anyone interested all i require is that you supply the vhs tapes or blank dvd's i have them on both and pay for shipping my email is net just send me an email and your request and i will you and we can make the arrangements the quality is very good and they are very enjoyable to watch especially if you have not been able to see them since they aired in the 60's it was one of my favorite shows as a child and hold a very special place in my heart because it brings back a lot of memories of my childhood as well as other shows like and br br peter Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838395714759827 Review: i'm doing a thesis on the boundaries the female cross dresser and am using tipping the velvet the book as my main text any comments on gender and sexual identity gender and sexual confusion gender as a performance gender as a fiction gender imagery cross dressing as an erotic fantasy and as revolution the effect of the male costume etc etc would be much appreciated but a bit off the point has anyone seen sergio 1987 film vera its about a young lesbian possibly transsexual cross dresser i'm dying to see it because i think it'd be really helpful does anyone know where i might get a copy of it i've tried amazon and a few other sites but no luck Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48503923416137695 Review: this was recommended to me by a friend that said it was cute and cuddly for a lesbian sexuality flick boy was he wrong i guess he just didn't get it growing up not understanding and then discovering yourself thru trial and is more like it br br the characters are full and vibrant and the story has enough fun thrown in thru the theater performances to keep anyone interested br br rachael stirling as nan goes thru so many tries at finding the love she desires only to find it was the one person she was scared to reveal all too and ran out on may as was remarkable spent a couple hours trying to recall where i've seen her before only to discover she was the quiet sister alice in last of the luckily i was raised in a liberal family and had no issues with trying a movie like this so many people are missing out on flicks like this i'm glad i took my friend's advise and tried it but i'm sure i enjoyed it more the he Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8852207064628601 Review: i have to say it is a sign that this film appeals to all ages if somebody by right should be themselves away from anything remotely homosexual absolutely loves this thing br br i thought every last bit of this film was amazing and the casting was superb but i have to say anna where have you been all my life br br having previously seen anna in several other things i was completely blown away by how magnificent she was br br diana may not be the most lovable of the characters but she could certainly take me home if she Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7352312803268433 Review: this drama apparently caused a bit of a stir six years ago when it debuted on television not taking in much tv news myself it passed under the radar but after having seen it i'm not surprised that it did cause a stir not particularly because of the content although it is a bit more than the usual tv fodder it has more to do with the reactionary media in this country anyway this three part series is based on a book by sarah waters and puts its main focus on lesbians although the plot also has room to explore some other sides of sexuality our main character is an girl named nan short for nancy from winchester she is bewitched by female to male drag performer kitty butler after seeing her at a theatre show and soon begins attending all of her shows eventually catching the eye of the performer and becoming her dresser it's not long before kitty is offered a chance to play on bigger stages in london and having become good friends with nan she invites her along for the ride the act gets bigger when nan takes to the stage also and the pair becomes a stage duo but kitty breaks heart leading her into an odyssey within london's seedy underbelly br br i must admit that my dvd collection contains no shortage of sleazy and sordid films so there wasn't anything in this one that was enough to shock me despite being rather jaded to it i have to say that i'm still surprised at anyone who says this film went too far naturally there is some lesbian sex and other stuff but it's never exploitative or overused and the film really couldn't have been made without it the main focus is always on the story and the story is really well done the film is almost three hours long in total but if anything that isn't long enough to get everything across sarah waters is obviously an inventive writer and the film remains interesting for the duration the acting is solid as you would expect but i must admit that i found lead actress rachael stirling awkward and hard to get on with at first although she grows into her role well as the film progresses the execution is a little bit of a problem and director geoffrey sax is a bit too gimmicky for my liking the story does get a little bit sappy towards the end also which is a shame because this film is at it's strongest during the dark moments episode 2 being the high point of three for me there's not really a defined point to the film or at least not one that i could see that's not important as far as i'm concerned however as tipping the velvet tells a good story and more than surpassed my expectations worth checking out for people that like this sort of stuff Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8829147219657898 Review: this is a superb tv series it's sympathetic and for once realistic portrayal of lesbian women is delicately handled and well done on top of that the directing is wonderful and the settings sumptuous and rich a real treat if you missed the first one i advise you watch next weeks bbc 2 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655706286430359 Review: once again i must play something of the most of the reviews for ab tak have been extremely positive mine is positive but only slightly a 7 out of 10 is equivalent to a c letter grade from me br br it seems that a lot of the praise is rooted in two factors one that ab tak is more realistic than the typical bollywood film and two that it is trying to do things differently br br the first point i couldn't care less about i'm not looking for realism in films and so i do not score higher for a film that shows a story and characters closer to how i believe the real world to be i'm a big fan of surrealism fantasy and so on although i do not dislike realist films merely for the fact that they're realist br br for the second point i agree that it is commendable to try to do things differently however i don't think originality versus makes for a better or worse film in itself a film can be original and poor just like a film can be formulaic and excellent what matters are how well the film does whatever it sets out to do and how enjoyable or aesthetically rewarding that is to the viewer br br ab tak is based on the true story of a mumbai cop named was an encounter specialist encounter who could be said to be early of real world judge are trained to operate like the criminals and gang members they pursue and they're basically given a license to kill effectively acting as policeman judge jury and in a matter of moments ab tak follows the story of nana patekar the encounter specialist based on we see him at work interacting with his fellow encounter and engaging in violence we see him at home trying to live a normal life in his less than luxurious surroundings we see him trying to adjust to a new commissioner halfway through the film and we see his odd relationship with a notorious indian gangster don br br all of this has the potential to make a fabulous gritty film i agree that it's nice to the typical bollywood musical numbers and romances not every film needs that stuff ab tak producer ram gopal varma is famous for leaving music and romances in the background or by the in many films that he's directed or produced additionally ab tak has some good performances patekar almost gives off a death wish 1974 era charles bronson vibe it also has admirable cinematography the hand held stuff near the beginning of the film was particularly effective for example it has a great score that mixes more of a moody hollywood sounding action crime score with traditional indian instruments and the violence is well done and gritty br br there is also decent exploration of including the morality of having encounter the idea of following orders and so on the encounter are shown having to largely divorce themselves from ideas of right and wrong more poignantly the film questions the merit of blindly following orders parallels are drawn between the encounter following orders and say members of a country's military and we're shown what a corrupt situation this can lead to br br but you just knew there was a but coming didn't you director amin and his scriptwriters have created a story with far too many characters far too much and that moves a bit too slow all of these problems may be due to amin and crew looking at the godfather films which ab tak has some at least superficial to although from a perspective br br most of the encounter we do not get to know very well these are drawn characters to say the least except for and for one i didn't know who he was until at least halfway through the film his name is mentioned a number of times but i'd only get glimpses of him until the scene would change then everyone would change clothes by the time they appear again and i'd have to start all over figuring out who was br br the same thing happened with first commissioner the film was already far into the new commissioner before i could figure out the relationships it seems like there are new characters in every scene we never learn the stories of most of them while that might have some artistic merit in that the encounter are mostly killing people they do not know anything about because they're mostly doing so on orders since we do not learn much about most of the encounter either it's difficult to find characters to care about and that doesn't exactly make for a gripping film br br the primary villain is but until about halfway through the film there's no indication of this he doesn't get much more screen time than the other villains parading through the film and he's literally phoning his performance in he's in another location communicating only by telephone for the majority of the film we don't actually see doing much to an extent the film depends on a couple twists that not showing doing a number of things but we could see him do other things and a lot of the other villains could have been left out br br that would have up the film a bit making it more focused and about a half hour shorter both of which would have benefited its impact this is not an action packed film by any means for at least the first 45 minutes or so i found myself admiring ab tak considerable style but saying okay get on with the story already Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17312151193618774 Review: so far only the first episode has been shown and a great fuss has been made about the lesbian sex scenes but for those who bother to look past that they will find an incredibly beautiful love story and one that has in this episode ended in an upsetting climax cliffhanger i have found the story so powerful that i have been inspired to read the novel on which this fantastic series has been based Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95735764503479 Review: the andrew davies adaptation of the sarah waters' novel was excellent the characters of nan and and kitty were superbly portrayed by rachael stirling and kelley respectively the whole series was a total joy to watch it caught the imagination of everyone across the board whether straight or gay i wish there could be a sequel Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8743895888328552 Review: this is one of the best lesbian films i have ever seen this series brought joy and sadness of true love being set in the 1800's was an amazing look at lesbian lives and desires of lesbian women the cast was beyond expectation rachael stirling is an amazing actress i have never seen her other works but her portrayal of nan made me connect with her feeling her heartache and pains and love the one thing i feel most important is connecting with the characters in anything i watch if anyone has doubts on seeing this film think twice this is a must see series well done again to bbc we need more lesbian films that portrays real love and hurts like this one living in canada i had this dvd and i am so thrilled to have purchased it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705096483230591 Review: the bbc surpassed themselves with the boundaries they crossed with tipping the velvet in the past they've been with dennis works but this mini series as it was screened in the uk is superb andrew davies work is top notch i've not read the sarah novel but i can imagine he's done it real justice i comment on the most men have watched it for that proved to be a main talking and selling point when originally advertised the fact is it the lesbian side of society in the 1800s a time when most thought it was old men and rent boys well it was lesbianism took place mainly behind closed and often respectable doors br br you can also look at tipping the velvet as a 'love story' it actually is as well as that many gay bi and straight people go through and comments on this occur and repeat all the time br br if you've not seen it yet either repeated on tv or on dvd get it you'll be in for a treat and even the production and filming of it is perfect just try to hide your in parts like i said is the order of the day and beware a or two br br enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9555712342262268 Review: this was one of the most emotional movies i have seen passion pleasure pain despair sorrow healing cleansing and love br br the entire movie was spellbinding everything was done so well the adaptation from the book the actors the sets the camera shots br br this movie touched me deeply in so many ways it reminded me of the despair that loosing your love can have and the time it takes to heal that wound you may love again but will always be risking the pain that comes with separation br br is this not one of the most important age old questions br br is it better to have love and lost br br than to never have loved before br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551270008087158 Review: over the weekend i watched the movie tipping the velvet and if i was to have to score this movie out of 100 i would have to give it 100 no question asked i am a true believer in true love and this movie moved me in alot of different ways and the actors fit the parts without a but i have to say that the ending was not so great for i did not see that spark in eyes when ever she looked into eyes as her eyes sparked each time she looked at kitty kitty only had to be in the room or in nancy's thought and nancy would just glow that spark kitty told nancy that she could not find her and that she looked for her but could not find her kitty was ready to give it all up to get nancy back in eyes you could see pain i believe that nancy should have let kitty see that love is true and strong and that she would not let her go that easy you need to make a part two and have the two make it together but you must not let anyone else play the roles it has to be the real kitty nancy or it'll never work my mother once told me that true love is just not real i am no fool i know that we all have a true love out someplace just waiting for each of us and i believe with my life that nancy's true love really is only kitty and true love is only nancy come on lets play the game the right way the only way let nancy's eyes shine again kitty lost her everything by losing nancy and kitty is not to be the only one to blame i am gay myself and being gay is not easy wake up in i'd not want to be gay kitty was lost deep inside herself and in maybe the right thing to do was to be married to a man even though you love a woman kitty needed nancy to stand up to her needed nancy to fight for her myself i remember how deeply i loved this girl and i let her get away because i thought i was doing something wrong and i went back to my ex boyfriend i thought i was doing the right thing but i know i was wrong to let go of her and i will pay for the rest of my days for like kitty i could not find her i heard that she is married to a man in the u s a someplace i even heard that he beats her i guess in the end we both lose give the two girls one more chance life can be very lonely if you are not true to you and your loved one br br thank you kristen ann Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830401539802551 Review: the andrew davies adaptation of the sarah waters' novel was excellent the characters of nan and and kitty were superbly portrayed by rachael stirling and kelley respectively the whole series was a total joy to watch it caught the imagination of everyone across the board whether straight or gay i wish there could be a sequel Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8743895888328552 Review: both the book and the film are excellent in their own right they do differ slightly but that enhances and not detracts from what is an excellent script and acting the historical atmosphere the young girl looking for love the amazing background of music hall and the voyage into the lesbian world of london early twentieth century make this an exceptional movie andrew davies as the scriptwriter excels himself as he writes this lesbian love story with such sensitivity rachael sterling and are both excellent actresses and give these parts their best the rest of the cast are very good if there was higher than 10 out of 10 i would give it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980128824710846 Review: this bbc series is astonishingly good fun i'd only seen a few minutes before i knew i had to own it and watch it again with all my friends i wouldn't recommend this to anyone prudish but almost anyone else is going to enjoy it from the cinema snob to the entertainment hungry masses the lead character is a lesbian but it's still worth watching if that's not your thing br br rachael stirling is incredible in a lead role that stretches her into a dazzling assortment of emotions and situations some of a bizarre nature no one who saw this series would ever say she can't act she makes us laugh cry get turned on and slap our in amazement br br you can't really compare this story to anything else it's not a rehash of style or plot it's entirely it's own comedy historical drama erotica coming of age tale musical and more br br gotta praise the bbc for making this story i can't imagine anyone in the overly prudish and formulaic u s ever doing it so stop reading about it and go buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9077551364898682 Review: when i rented this movie i half expected it to be a low budget plot less indy film but thought i'd give it a try i started watching part 1 and couldn't pull myself away till it ended 3 hours later it was by far one of my absolute favorite films of all time from the writing to the directing to the performances i was laughing crying and singing all the way through nan of passage from innocence to adulthood rachael stirling is phenomenal in this film i had never heard of her before but now i will forever remember the vulnerability and strength i felt in her performance she and may are incredible as they guide you through the emotional that most feel as they deal with an alternate form of sexuality the fact that the film is set in the not only the audience about homosexuality in that time period but makes a statement about our society today you must see this film and probably like myself you'll be making a trip to the store to add it to your collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612547755241394 Review: ab tak is a fictitious story surrounding a police department in mumbai india is a hard working hard edged cop heading up a plain clothed crime squad who makes a name for himself by killing dangerous criminals in staged police encounters rather than locking them up in prison his loyal officers obey him without question but a rift forms when one of his officers becomes frustrated by high ranking status and is secretly competing with him for criminal kills and status a new recruit is also pushed into the fraternity and is angry when allows him to take the lead on his first case further change comes in the form of a new police commissioner who of tactics and everyone gets caught up in internal politics br br i was surprised to see such a well directed action thriller coming from india the camera work is excellent the story is well told and the tension is high when the drama unfolds the acting pace and political convinces the viewer that they are a fly on the wall witnessing the blood sweat and tears from a close up and personal view and that the events are based on reality which is no doubt why we are told that it is not at the beginning of the film although it is likely that the director amin has taken liberties with factual accounts nevertheless ab tak is an extremely polished piece of film making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9625933170318604 Review: i love this movie i watched it over and over when i rented it from netflix it had a lot of substance and meaning for me i think many people will enjoy it i have read and seen quite a few lesbian stories over the years and am happy to say they are getting better and better in how they are presented they tend to have a more positive feel for the life style and of gay women its nice to see two women find themselves and be as happy as others in this society i think it is apparent that more and more movies with this theme will grace our theaters and tv screens many producers and directors are realizing that lesbians live very full and wholesome lives and that we have wonderful stories that should and can be seen by individuals as well as families without hesitation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746956825256348 Review: a young woman leaves her provincial life for a new one in the city and there she meets another woman with whom she falls in love with their relationship turns physical quickly and they both believe that they are soul mates until one day the provincial girl comes home to find a man in their bed her lover then reveals to her that their relationship was just an experiment and she really likes men um kinda like the anne heche and ellen thing so anyway the provincial girl broken torn and shattered by this discovery moves out and begins to discover what the real world is all about as she falls into the hands of all sort of vindictive and salacious people in 19th century england Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7997618913650513 Review: i loved this movie not because of the romantic story lines between women but for the of human strength despair and liberation this film is a must see entertaining emotional captivating all the characters are very well written and portrayed by some very talented actors this story is a story of self discovery and sexual awakening a journey of the mind body and soul you find yourself identifying with the characters and at some points even the storyline br br i do have to say that i recommend watching the movie first then read the book if you read the book first you will be slightly disappointed the screenplay adaption cut out a lot and some things were changed some for the better and some for the worst Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30132997035980225 Review: tipping the velvet 2002 tv was directed by geoffrey sax for bbc television the basic plot is a coming of age story for the protagonist nan played well by rachael stirling as a teenager nan works in her family run house everyone expects her to stay at home then marry an appropriate husband and settle down to family life nan expects this too br br everything changes when nan meets kitty butler a beautiful and talented performer who dresses in men's clothes and captures the hearts of her audience the audience includes nan who is sexually attracted to kitty in a way in which she's not attracted to her boyfriend br br the remainder of the film follows nan to london and through her ups sort of and her downs horrible as a lesbian and sometimes male impersonator br br as is typical for the bbc every role no matter how small is performed by an excellent actor the bbc has a depth and breadth of performing artists that is truly marvelous none of the supporting actors stands out in my mind they were uniformly good both stirling and are wonderful and their acting carries the film along br br it's always sad to be reminded of how difficult life can be for someone who doesn't fit society's mold for what is normal i know it isn't easy for lesbians even in the u s even today imagine the obstacles to love and happiness for lesbians in victorian england we've come a long way but we still have a long way to travel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774575233459473 Review: as a lesbian i am sick and tired of being portrayed in movies and on tv as a sad person forever between suicide and homicide but never destined to find happiness br br if like me you are fed up with hollywood's anti lesbian propaganda you'll breathe a sigh of relief at this delightful offering from the bbc nan is the daughter of an house who wonders why she can't feel the way she should about freddy one of the local lads who has his eye set on her she falls – and falls hard – for kitty butler a male impersonator with a visiting theatre troupe nan accompanies kitty to london as her br br not everything that happens to nan is pleasant in this story and some of the things she does are not squeaky clean either but she will win your heart and her story of love triumphant will leave you with a beautiful lump in your throat at the end br br if you are a hating macho man or a homophobic housewife or some brand of religious fundamentalist who believes that homosexuals should die and go to hell this series is not for you but if you have a heart and you believe in love you will cry at the end as much as i did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9362492561340332 Review: tipping the velvet is one of the modern day television productions that prove that some television can be just as good or even better as this is than what you see at your local theater br br if you want to read the plot read this and if you want other details skip down to the next paragraph this is the unforgettable portrait of an unconventional young girl named nan who works as a naive girl until she discovers her repressed homosexuality when she falls in love with a successful woman named kitty who dresses as a male for her stage profession the young girl soon joins the act as another male impersonator and they are a major hit soon the both of them embark on a tender affair kitty eventually becomes in a marriage of convenience and young heart from then on nan works as male prostitute to men looking to have sex with boys then she becomes the private sex slave to the evil and diana where nan experiences severe emotional abuse when that ends badly nan is on the streets again where she recalls a young woman named florence a good hearted socialist who had the true potential of being a wonderful partner that's where nan will discover the power of and learn how to get back to fame br br the region 1 transfer is of exceptional picture quality there is a very good scene selection an eloquent photo gallery and a fun interview between novelist sara waters and the film's writer andrew davies br br the sets costumes cinematography and music are gorgeous the acting writing and directing are extremely strong and filled with realism class and originality i loved the film and the novel section iii in the film is much different in the film than in the novel because section iii in the novel is great written down but isn't screen material i will be brave and say that i love the films interpretation of it much more br br this breathtaking historical combines drama comedy erotica and romance to vibrant perfection in a way that is both deeply moving and spiritually uplifting for every mature and open minded adult who has ever felt the pleasures pains and power of falling in love and living life to it's fullest a revolutionary production an absolute must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885609745979309 Review: out of the top 24 lesbian films in my library i must rate this one as the number one film of all times this film will go down in history as the best in it's genre it is a story about a girl rachael stirling who goes from riches to rags and from rags to riches with her first love popping in and out of her life it is set against a victorian background in the which makes it an ideal setting for some of the best entertainment in the industry this film spared no expense for music and costumes and the make up rachael and wore while on stage in the halls only added to the film's diversity br br no matter what kind of films you favor i can guarantee this film will not only amaze you but will keep your attention through all three episodes this film will be played and enjoyed for decades to come the unrated dvd version is a must for anyone's library rachael stirling and was the best choice for the casting in these two roles and they played them extremely well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815971851348877 Review: for every fan of coming of age tales this 3 hour adaptation of the br br sarah waters novel is pure fun cinematic nods to br br kinetic style as well as to all those prim and proper period pieces br br ever present on the bbc where you're likely to have seen almost br br every prominent member of this cast it's rather bawdy and over br br the top in spots but that's just what the novel called for the cast br br is appealing and in the cases of anna and hugh br br perfect in the case of rachel sterling as our heroine br br nan you simply must overlook the fact that she's far too pretty to br br ever be mistaken for a boy and run with it it's a fantasy after all br br some fans of the novel may be put out by the various changes in br br character particularly that of may's character florence but br br the changes all work toward the greater good of this teleplay and br br provide an overall high quality entertainment value Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8820972442626953 Review: i think andrew davies did an admirable job of taking a magnificent book which the pace and styling of a victorian novel and turning it into a moving and entertaining film i'm glad i read twice the book first which is usually the case for me i know that one must view a novel and a film as different media and judge them accordingly but still it's often hard to read the original material after a film gives away the best parts br br i realize that davies is a very good but i wish the producers had chosen a woman to write the screenplay davies as he admits in the commentary that accompanies the film on dvd wanted particularly to emphasis the more bits in the book i certainly enjoyed those on film as in the book but davies missed a half dozen moments that are so excruciatingly painfully tender which he could have incorporated if his sensibility were more feminine br br i also would take issue with his use of the book's primary symbol the rose br br as the screenplay was plotted by davies the denouement was inevitable and appropriate but i really think that author waters' final nod to the rose symbol was much more interesting and i preferred way the novel let nan come of age than the way davies chose br br one quick comment about the four actors who essay the primary roles they are all wonderfully talented well except for the singing and dancing perhaps and moreover their physical are so much what the mind's eye sees when reading the novel before seeing the film i thought they were all terrific br br i recommend that any lesbian and anyone who loves good fiction add both the book and the dvd of tipping the velvet to their Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825323820114136 Review: it is surprising that a production like this gets made these days especially for television considering the strong sexual themes and explicit lovemaking scenes not to mention lesbianism this has been given superb treatment and direction br br the sets and costumes are flawless the direction is stylish and the characters are likeable there is a fair amount of humor but it has surprisingly dark interludes the protagonist is really a tragic figure but not devoid of happiness also this production avoids the mistake most films shows make when dealing with homosexuality lesbianism the characters are very human it seems that to allow people to be comfortable with watching gays and lesbians on tv and movies most shows fill it full of cliches and make the characters obsessed with being gay not so with this in tipping the velvet the protagonist is hardly aware of what being lesbian means br br the bbc have made some wonderful productions in the past and this adventurous period piece only confirms their standard of excellence on all fronts Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7925742864608765 Review: a really realistic sensible movie by verma no stupidity like songs as in other hindi movies class acting by nana patekar br br much similarities to real Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4738830626010895 Review: i have nothing but praise for this mini series it's only about a year and a half old but i have seen it twice already with greater enjoyment the second time than the first i'm seriously thinking of watching it again soon since i find it spiritually uplifting br br it is a very tender romantic drama with such beautiful performances sets costumes music and scenes that it has a resonance which places it almost in a league of its own among mini series br br some others have commented on the difficulties of living as a lesbian in britain in the nothing especially difficult about that it was only male homosexuality that was against the law as poor oscar wilde experienced to his great cost and as a great loss to the literary world anyway i digress br br in my view this is essential television it is perhaps one of the greatest tragic romantic dramas since romeo and juliet although not in the conventional sense br br 10 out of 10 from me br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797149300575256 Review: i'm glad i read the sarah waters novel first since i had my own pictures of the characters in my head at the time the ones cast for this production however were not at all disappointing in fact after i got used to rachael stirling as nan i think nina gold did a damn fine job in the casting department can be more delicious br br the bbc has done it again this is a wonderful production of a very good book and they have done it up in style if you can get your hands on this vhs dvd be sure to get the minute version the one it is a marvelous journey albeit a bit rocky at times that you won't regret taking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9890177249908447 Review: this wonderful 3 part bbc production is one of the sweetest love stories that i have seen in a while the actresses display a very high level of talent especially rachael stirling as nan she is funny seductive and cute the love making scenes and the close up kisses are very erotic regardless of one's sexual preference br br the characters are well defined and very believable i guess this is a by product of a good adaptation from a well written novel br br a truly remarkable well paced drama that picks up speed quickly after a couple of boring but necessary scenes in the beginning br br my vote 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775870442390442 Review: tipping the velvet has just three weeks ago been released in the uk and already i watch as countless letters flood to the national papers and tv guides claiming that it possesses a thin plot weak performances and an even weaker script br br you find me this is br br i would really like to all doubt by first andrew davies on enabling geoffrey sax to create this wonderful dramatization of sarah waters' novel by him with such a fantastic script kudos but i fear i must now change tack br br i saw one of the premiere tv guides here in the uk which shall remain nameless relentlessly describing tipping the velvet as a lesbian love story if they are and i assume they are trying to promote interest in the film then this is completely the wrong way to go about it aside from the phrase being a disappointingly inaccurate description by saying such a thing they are either a turning away those who would be by that subject matter or b attracting a class of people who will only watch to see some serious girl on girl action buy a video through this display of serious this and other magazines are what is a brilliant adaptation of one of recent greatest works tipping the velvet is a story of love of passion of moving on of loss and of heartbreak it's not a lesbian love story no br br the end result is a stylish affair with excellent performances all round particularly from stirling and may direction wise it's intoxicating and sometimes fast paced sometimes not but it never ceases to be anything less than compelling as a whole it's polished and well delivered the sex is with tenderness and and although many will not class it as a real film it will remain among my favourites for some time to come Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655725955963135 Review: this film a lesbian love story is about as accurate as calling pride prejudice a straight love story there's just so much more to it than that br br yes the main character is a lesbian but her story is classic a journey from childhood to adulthood from sexual innocence into maturity from personal blindness to self discovery there is a stylistic element of camp to the film's direction but it is not a rather it serves to the staged and dramatic parts of the main character's life br br those who know anna from the bbc version of pride and prejudice will certainly be amazed with her here rachael stirling is stellar as the main character nan and is all wide eyed goodness as her lover kitty butler might have the stand out role that is aside from sally hawkins who plays butler this film is not for the faint of heart but it's not a piece of pro gay advertising either it's a real story with real comedy and drama an engaging story with compelling characters and well worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819239974021912 Review: i started watching this expecting the worst i was happy to find that the film turned out to be enjoyable slightly confusing in parts like when they all started singing it gave me a chance to see daniel wu in action for the first time he is a better actor than i thought at times he seemed a bit out of place i thought purple storm deserves its hong kong legends release as it is different to most other hk films it is about a mans emotional struggles when confronted with memory loss it may sound corny but when he eventually pieces out what and who he actually is it really makes the film a lot more interesting once you get into the film you will find it keeps you gripped to it as if you miss one bit then a lot of the film make sense for example i missed a bit at the start and i recommend to anyone that watches this that they do not miss any of it so i can say that this film was worth watching and a grateful surprise for me that i enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700572490692139 Review: here we've got an intelligent mixture of typical and intelligent filmmaking not that the script has not its big holes and a few are a bit but the cinematography is a treat and the soundtrack is first rate the blend of fast and colorful slow sometimes nearly poetic parts has no comparison in its kind of movie so a classification is rather hard the closest genre is a disaster or with deeper human and political notes than usual well worth to be seen worldwide in cinemas but i am hoping this for so many other mostly asian movies before and nobody seems to believe me unfortunately Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3829837441444397 Review: this movie gives daniel wu his chance to do a great action movie but i really find emil character really great gutsy but determined to wrongs plus the main terrorist it gets me wondering his revolution makes me wonder if he is doing this for good or bad br br a movie that tells us about todd an terrorist being tricked as an undercover until he learns who he really is the consequences that he makes from his terrorist family gives him a the choice of redemption br br purple storm was one of the best ones that i have seen this year the movie really stands out when it is filled with tremendous action scenes set up by stephen tung wai which won the best action sequences in the hong kong awards 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9960644841194153 Review: i found it charming nobody else but can do so little and yet get so much you might think i'm weird but i was so charmed that i couldn't speak during the movie while during other movies i comment a lot the short movie made by him for lumiere et the one with the eggs that one is unbeatable in my heart but this is wonderful too i liked it better than ten is maybe the best director in my opinion because he can see things he doesn't need to use a lot of stuff brought from home to illustrate his images he simply grabs a camera not many can do that maybe i don't know to much about movies but i don't care about complicate stuff all someone has to do is touch my soul does Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8313027620315552 Review: i learned a thing you have to take this film like a funny period comedy if you don't want to be disappointed the film's enjoyable because it's a delicious comedy i think the over hype damaged it the too much glorified monica bellucci appears in few scenes and isn't so good as they wanted to let you believe she sounds unnatural false the best actress in this film is sabrina who speaks with a perfect accent and shines together with massimo is very very good the most promising young italian actor according to me daniel auteuil looks like napoleon but i preferred other actors so the most hyped performances were also the worst br br costumes and production design are okay sure american period movies are more accurate about these things because have bigger budgets but the italian ability rewards the lack of money a nice period comedy in short with a first rate casting except for bellucci and auteuil Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7336623668670654 Review: this is by far one of the best films that india has ever made following are the plus points of the film br br wonderful direction cinematography and editing the editing is very smooth and the timing of is excellent br br even though the film shows the life of mumbai policemen and their hardships it never gets boring or sympathetic br br mind blowing acting by lead actor nana patekar one can surely hope that he gets nominated for the best actor for the academy awards br br controlled violence the violence is controlled and the film doesn't become a bloody mess br br no stupid songs as in usual indian movies br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.639458954334259 Review: screened this morning for the press at film festival n e is easy to love first of all it can count on great production values as very few italian films nowadays can with wonderful settings and costumes the cast is great too director constantly speaks of the young lead as a young de niro now of course he is going a way too far but sure the boy can act i loved his performance and he did a great job with the accent daniel auteuil is a great actor and did very well as it's really great to see him acting in italian i hope to see him working in italy again very soon the supporting cast worked well too people like or sabrina may seem unlikely choices but they all gave fine performances even massimo best known for appearing in his own moronic films and in trashy tv reality shows fitted in well and was actually funny the low point of the cast was the diva monica bellucci sure she was slightly better than usual but she managed to look and sound utterly unnatural even in the part of in which with a good dose of self irony she used her own accent the script by veteran and himself is clever with lots of laugh out loud lines and a few very emotional moments too sure the ending left me puzzled the message is kind of ambiguous the whole film says that political ideals can bring you to blind hate but if you get closer you will learn that the object of your hate is after all a little human being like everyone else sometimes funny sometimes sad sometimes pathetic so that suddenly it's difficult to hate him then in the last few minutes it says that after all it would have been better to shoot him in the head at the beginning personally i dislike very much this notion e is still a pleasant film the best presented at the festival so far the other being fur and the hoax my rating is 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96921306848526 Review: martino a young teacher in the island of has been formed by maestro an excellent to be his own man and to say whatever he thinks something that gets him in trouble at the school where we first meet him because he is teaching revolutionary ideals the island is in a frenzy because of the arrival of one of the most influential men in european history of the 19th century napoleon is coming to his exile not exactly a high point in his life br br with surprise martino is chosen to accompany napoleon who is writing his memoirs and is in need of help for his own project the young man comes from a sea merchant family his brother and sister want him to go on an commercial expedition but martino has decided his place belongs in because he will try to assassinate napoleon little him after his mentor is tried for treason and condemned to be shot by a firing squad br br martino finds his consolation with the much older a beautiful woman in his own interaction with the emperor a different kind of man emerges napoleon is seen as a more human person who really enjoys the company of martino not with the plans the young man's own plans for him unfortunately martino is not able to put his design into action because napoleon has other plans in mind br br paolo the director of in shows why his early promise is still there mr also collaborated with the screenplay which is based on a novel by ernesto the director shows he is as good in intimate drama as well as with this type of spectacle pesci the cinematographer does an excellent job with the images he was able to get br br a young italian actor is the best thing in the movie he is playing against more experienced players yet he manages to convince us he is the idealist youth trying to get justice to what he perceives is a noble cause the great daniel auteuil is a more subdued napoleon than one would expect from anyone's interpretation of this larger than life man monica is the love interest of martino but she has little to do plays Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502936601638794 Review: would you like to know why french and italians love hate each others would you like to have a glimpse of history that drives our lifetime so go to watch film in original language of course and you can look at a wonderful monica bellucci who finally speaks her native language from di just at the border with and the rest of the characters speaking lovely sabrina and all the others daniel auteuil definitely in his shoes with napoleon a lot of fun a real of the island landscape and a picture about the political reasons to kill or leave alive a tyrant good for all times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964738667011261 Review: debbie nell and sue knight want to become one of the cool girls in their high school and ugly girls had two options be a mole or a prude debbie and sue imitate them by using their cheating practices in an exam two of the cool boys garry and danny tony hughes ask them for their answers and they all get busted after a out from the bud the cool girls meet them outside in the playground and confronted them about whether they on them all as debbie and sue hadn't the cool girls invited them to the for a smoke they then start to hang with them on at the beach watching all the boys surf sue ends up going out with danny and debbie with garry a lot of usual teenage action takes place including sex drugs and rock and roll garry has an eventual overdose of heroin which makes debbie face the of life and she decides to learn to surf instead of just watching the boys they are not happy but watch her calling names and eventually debbie masters the board a cool early 80s aussie film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6596333980560303 Review: i don't know if i'd go as far as to say that this movie belongs to the pile but it's fair to say that there are no academy award nominees here what must be considered is that most of the actors in this film weren't actually actors as such just kids with nothing better to do at the time there were many others that were offered roles in the film but turned them down to go surfing up the coast all things taken into account it really wasn't a bad movie for its time in some respects it's really not unlike today's times where peer pressure is still alive and kicking just without the mobile phones computers and other similar gadgets that kids lived without unlike this generation anyway i have to rate this flick as an old fave that i watch once in a blue moon and never take too seriously Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6303835511207581 Review: movie about two australian girls debbie nell and sue sue knight and what happens when they become girlfriends of two surfer guys br br i caught this at an art cinema here in america in 1981 technically i was still a teenager i was 19 so i was interested in seeing how australian teens acted script wise there's nothing new here it shows the usual teenage adventures dealing with dating sex suicide etc etc i always knew what was going to happen before it did but i was never bored what i found interesting was despite the accent and a few changes in clothes and hair these teenagers aren't much different than american teens they had many of the same difficulties and hang ups also this was based on a book from a real surfer girl and her true life adventures and i heard it was a faithful adaptation of it the acting was just ok but the actors were attractive and this was well made and pretty interesting so this is no unsung masterpiece but a pretty accurate portrayal of what it's like being a teenager and trying to be with the popular kids i give it a 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8656414747238159 Review: i was actually satisfied when i played this game the graphics were something new the missions were great but yet i felt i wanted more out of this game for a james bond game its pretty good but not as good as his other games it would be great if they could make a for it it would be much better then this may just be cuz i'm into games as resident evil dead rising and those kind of games so it could be better but it was ok to play one thing i absolutely hated about this game was she was irritating dying all the time and she couldn't run either i recommend this game for those who like fps games more than i do 7 10 stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6747187376022339 Review: the best bond game made of all systems it was made of the best bond movie of all time if you don't have the game goldeneye you should rent it and if you don't have the movie goldeneye you should rent it also to better understand the game the best bond game of all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7403858304023743 Review: two years after its initial release goldeneye still sits atop the field of first person shooters for the nintendo 64 even the and series have not had the combination of graphic detail sound quality enemy intelligence challenge and overall fun that bring me back to this game over and over again the missions each have specific objectives that force you to think as bond not just to shoot up every baddie that pops up on your screen but also to avoid cameras security systems rescue hostages protect the bond girl and so on q gadgets abound in this game including the famous watch the game is loosely based on the movie storyline including all the major characters and the best scenes of the movie from the dam jump to the prop plane escape to the tank chase through st even the layout is preserved where possible so you'll recognize various situations if you've seen the film other levels are added to challenge the player and string together the scenes a little more with each difficulty level the mission objectives are more difficult the enemies smarter and the bullets more lethal i still have not gotten through the 00 agent levels cheats can be opened not by entering codes or pushing buttons but by completing certain levels within a certain time frame and additional characters can be opened up for the the is still the best among the first person shooters it's not as crisp as but it doesn't slow down nearly as much tons of options give your friends reason to blow each other up over and over again and one more time just for kicks there are better games for the n64 such as zelda and all things star wars but rare has continued their streak of outstanding games with a first person shooter that has not and will not be surpassed until they top themselves in 2000 with perfect dark Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829487204551697 Review: this is a superb game for the n64 with superb graphics and a great one player story line and even better multi player game best played with 4 people br br the many levels and options for weapons mean that this is one of the best games around for years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725276231765747 Review: was excellent company was just as good but more polished probably owing to the money earned from previous movies ab tak however is even more entertaining the dialogue is gritty crude and at times hilarious nana shines yet again in a role that only he can fulfill with authority but the supporting cast are very talented direction is tight and the story evolves at a satisfying pace with a very climax as a depiction of reality it may be over but at the end of the day it's a movie so the balance is spot on i've ordered my dvd and can't wait to see it again at home as a lover of these type of gangster flicks this is very gratifying and comes highly recommended for the refreshingly non yash raj bollywood gangster flick lovers out there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832438826560974 Review: this is my favorite game for the nintendo 64 platform i've played many different first person shooters and i've never really liked any of them much but this game has a certain something that i can't put my finger on that makes it an amazing amount of fun maybe it's the extraordinary detail put into the game maybe it's the fluid movement of the characters maybe it's the gadgets and weapons maybe it's the suave character of james bond whatever it is this game never seems to get old no matter how many times i've played it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9408985376358032 Review: definitely the best game for n64 ever i most say i was disappointed with tomorrow never dies but the world is not enough promises to be better then goldeneye according to the website i love goldeneye so much i find something to do every time i play it i have even made up my own missions for the levels multi player is the best of any game out there and the graphics are astounding even now the first day i got this i remember wishing that they would go back and make all of the bond movies into games can you imagine driving that speed boat in live and let die and making those incredible jumps or fighting off ninjas or fighting jaws in the spy who loved me and i think fighting him in those games would be more fun then in the aztec what about chasing sanchez in the gas trucks or st in for your eyes only oh well let me get back to the game at hand all of the levels are unique and make for very fun killing environments there are many places to hide so you can up on people especially statue park well this game is not worthy of renting you really need to buy it today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824884533882141 Review: this game is not exactly the best n64 game ever sure it's good but only when there's 4 players without 4 players the only fun thing to do is take remote mines and see how many people you can kill but half of this game are levels where you have to save so you'll have to limit your use of remote mines in those levels and that gets quite boring the graphics don't exactly reach the level of super mario 64 or even mario 64 and if you're talking a great in a 1st person shooter you'll have to go with perfect dark at least you can play by yourself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2878119647502899 Review: this game requires stealth smart and a steady hand the gameplay is simply the best on top of that though are the interesting extras bullet holes stay in the walls enemies react to specific points where they have been hit by bullets there are tons of motion captured animations that make the enemies seem very real for instance when looking through a window at a guard he will stand there flies away or scratching himself the list goes on this is the best movie conversion ever and it puts you in the shoes of the super spy this game is the best reason for owning an n64 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.752723753452301 Review: what can be said about one of the greatest n64 games ever that the action is fast enough to keep even a seasoned fps veteran sweating bullets quite literally that the graphics are great down to the explosions that everyone loves to see that nothing is quite as fun as playing mode and shooting your friends and siblings in the back with guns br br very little beats goldeneye 007 about the only thing missing was voice acting and a bit more intelligence in the enemy soldiers if you have an n64 and you like shooting people and things crossed with espionage get a copy of this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9544554948806763 Review: ever since i first played it in 1998 goldeneye has been one of my favourite video games in fact i recently bought an n64 purely so that i could own it and play it more often the game is pretty much near perfect the single player mode does a fantastic job of yourself in bond's shoes with varied mission objectives convincing weapons and great level design even though the artificial intelligence is pretty basic by today's standards that only adds to appeal the method of obtaining cheats completing levels within a strict time limit was also innovative when the title was released and even now i still haven't cracked some of them br br the game comes with a wonderful mode for up to four players and while this isn't as advanced as the combat in the game's sequel perfect dark it is still incredibly satisfying to blast your opponents to with a barrage of fire Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980697751045227 Review: this game has cartoon graphics not much violence and really short levels then why do people say it is so brilliant because it always holds your attention it captivates you and refuses to let go you will try for hours to try and find that damn flight recorder try to work out how to get into the room without the guards etc the levels are short only when you know what to do until that you will spend hours trying to figure out where to find where to find helicopters and so on and you'll have fun all the while you are doing it well worth a rent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9155932664871216 Review: in my personal opinion i think this is the greatest video game ever created i first played this game at my friends house years ago the very next day i went out and got my own since that day close to seven years ago i have not stopped playing it i can't help it i just can't get bored of it i've been addicted to other games on other much newer systems but i keep coming back for more goldeneye every mission is amazingly fun and challenging the multi player mode was like none other i hope you can be as fortunate as i was to have played four player multi player mode because i had brothers and friends who would get together and play this game all the time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9261213541030884 Review: you wear only the best italian suits from hand and fitted to your exact your automobile is the finest that german engineering has to offer and is equipped with as many gadgets as horses under the hood you're a member of the finest clubs frequently at restaurants such as and are always accompanied by at least two of the most beautiful women in the world your pocket watch doubles as a nuclear explosive while your trusty pen can also be used as a semi automatic 22 caliber gun you snow ski in the go deep sea diving in the caribbean sky dive over the and all the while your hair is never ever out of place you are bond james bond the world's most spy favorite son of the good queen bad boy of the british ss and perhaps the most desired man in the world the character of james bond was created by ian fleming and is the movie longest lasting icon being the subject of over fifteen films spanning over four decades the latest man to play the role is pierce brosnan who took over the role of james bond from timothy dalton in 1996 and made his 007 debut in goldeneye br br this is the setting for the first major title developed by a third party on the nintendo 64 goldeneye developed by rare for nintendo has been on the market for some time its continued dominance in the sales charts is just one testament to how good this game is and no review library would be complete without it br br let's face it most of the time movie games are flops although the two seem like a good mix the results for the most part have been horrendous games like cliffhanger true lies lethal weapon and not to mention all the star trek flops are ammunition enough against this mix and for the record i am not a fan of movie games especially if i've seen the movie at least that's how i used to think in the case of goldeneye i had more reservations than normal while not a bad movie goldeneye the film didn't have that much appeal to it and i don't rank it in the top ten amongst bond movies as a game however let's just say it's a completely different story br br the game is a first person shooter and in order to be successful you'll need at least as much brains as for those who have seen the movie which i imagine is most of you reading this the story is very consistent and follows the path of the movie with little variation a plot to control the world's most dangerous satellite goldeneye has begun in the ussr and in the process a beautiful woman has been captured your missions will be many the danger extreme you will have to rely on your wits and experience to get you through the most grueling missions the world has ever known m will brief you as soon as you're ready good day james Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753677248954773 Review: i first played this around or when i was with my friends i thought the game was really great and loved it br br the game is simple on one player mode you go around as james bond and complete missions in different places like an arctic wasteland or a city my favorite was one with a tank on two player mode you and a friend choose from any character you wish and go all out with a fight through out the area you are in you will find ammo and weapons to help from hand guns to rifles to lasers and even your fists work br br again with player two mode there are lots of places to go and some to unlock i find this game really fun but also very suspenseful because you never really know where your opponent is and it's surprising to see them behind a door where you are going br br this game gets 1 2 stars or of very good go play it sometime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495667219161987 Review: no music no stupid masala a reasonably realistic portrayal of the police system in india and based on a real encounter specialist in india that is ab tak 56 56 how many criminals the lead has killed well you already know that bit brilliance exudes nan patekar in the role as a relaxed and calculating indian cop the one liners are just hilarious the plot though slightly predictable on review is intriguing all the same another one of the films from ram gopal the factory movies which are either decent or really good ab tak meanders close to very good but yet remains one of the top 70 films released from india commercial and artsy included br br what is great is the story telling is relaxed and showcases finally in an indian flick how the police network works the cast is really damn good but seriously the one liners are funny as hell though i dont know if the subtitled version will appear as funny the producers are trying for a cannes release which is interesting made by debut director i think thats his name br br again 55 y o nana patekar is brilliant away from his silly shouting roles of the past just shows what a good director can do with a good actor really good stuff if you are interested in indian movies and are disgusted by the nonsense some of our guys dish out then this is definitely a relief br br again patekar is the guy who carries the movie on his shoulders and the style of the movie relaxed funny intelligent and calculating good good acting nice direction all in all great stuff recommendations ram gopal company both indian flicks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822907447814941 Review: we've all played and and and etc but none of them can stand up to the game itself is great i have literally burned out my n64 playing this great game along with zelda this game along alone built the mold that is essential for all modern shooters on top of that the multi player is great the story mode itself is worth playing a hundred times over and more its a great game for when your board and you want to just shoot up some people and there are endless unlock cheats aztec egyptian god knows how many and the three difficulties as well as the famous difficulty our modern games are great but when you sit down and play this game you get a certain feeling that few other games can give you and with the online capabilities of newer shooting games we rarely see this old two on two death match style and when we do its no where near as good as this games and when you get bored of the story there are endless mysteries glitches and easter eggs to be found and taken advantage of br br this is definitely one of the greatest shooting games of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961787760257721 Review: goldeneye 007 is not only the best movie tie in game of all time but it is perhaps the most influential first person shooter ever to hit the gaming console market if you aren't aware of the plot of this game that's not a problem because essential it is the same as the popular james bond movie goldeneye which was released in 1995 two years prior to this game's release br br this is a game that is filled with techniques and styles that would be in many future games to come and it gives the player a wide variety of objectives and difficult challenges the a i is smart especially on higher difficulty settings and the environments are complex enough to provide entertainment as well as difficulty to any gamer br br the introduction of logical hit points on your enemies is a great feature even bosses in this game can be taken down with a well aimed shot to the head it is this type of realism that really makes you feel like your james bond and that you can sneak in sneak out taking out henchmen as you go or alarms and having to go through massive shootouts because of this there are many ways to beat the game and possibilities for how you accomplish your tasks aka you can take easy ways or hard ways of beating levels and if you don't have a strategy guide you'll have to find out those paths by yourself which i might add is incredibly fun if you want to waste a day away br br this is one of those games that the more you play it the more you're able to value its contributions to the gaming industry each time i play it i notice aspects that have been in many following fps games so if you have a nintendo 64 go ahead and dust that sucker and order a used copy of goldeneye 007 because trust me as a bond fan and a casual gamer i can say that this game is highly recommended for all those who want to step into the shoes of james bond or just have an awesome intense gaming experience br br also make sure to look out for its sister game perfect dark which is also on the n64 following the same controls and very similar weapon uses Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840598106384277 Review: there isn't much that comes close to the perfect paced storytelling and suspenseful action packed levels as goldeneye when it came out it was the greatest game of all time and even today it stays strong br br i will admit that this game did get boring after a few months of playing and by not playing it again until two years later i was thrust back into its greatest almost as if i was playing it for the first time again br br there are 20 action packed levels which is probably the most of any james bond game to date probably the most unforgettable one is the tank level which was likely the most explosive video game sequence at that time and the first person shooting as well as usage of q gadgets is what james bond fans are always dying to use br br frankly as a james bond fan i look for aspects of a true james bond experience which are now showing up in the games so this game while it has some great action and gadgets i was somewhat expecting a little more even back in 1997 i also disliked that this game didn't have q or m or or anyone from while watching the movies bond with these characters at least a few times throughout each movie but they are nowhere to be seen in this game and vocal dialogue would have made the game more lively rather than the text dialogue they wound up using they had the technology they just didn't use it br br probably the most annoying feature of this game is that in some ways it follows the story of the movie precisely and other ways it's incoherent for example there are two many levels where you have to protect or save even though in the movie she can take care of herself there are also some unnecessary levels like the boat level where you have to some bombs which is not in the movie which adds nothing to the storyline whatsoever there are even some levels where you rescue but at the beginning of the next level she's captured again how br br oh well even those little things can't really put this game down and while i do prefer the newer games this bond experience is definitely one you won't forget br br 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8789421319961548 Review: this is one of my favorite james bond in games because the missions are fun to play they have lots of action in them they can be hard that makes them fun to do the weapons you use are good the way james bond look in this james bond games is pretty you can see pierce brosnan in him which is cool and all the other characters in this game look like the actors that played them in the movie there is no way that you can't have a good time playing this game i loved it also the game follows the movie pretty much maybe a few added thing but it pretty much follows the movie also the this james bond game has pretty good graphics for nintendo 64 and to bad there was no voice over actors in this game but who care as long as the game is fun to play br br overall score out of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8103707432746887 Review: goldeneye is one of the best n64 releases ever br br better than this game well star wars rogue squadron star wars episode i racer and the legend of zelda of time are far better and superior games but i still love goldeneye br br this is the best adaptation from a movie second only to star wars adaptations the story is perfect it's like you are in the movie itself br br the graphics are excellent the movements are extremely realistic the artificial intelligence are the best part in this game i loved playing the stage in which james and break from the base as the goldeneye prepares to burn it escaping without sounding an alarm was very difficult cameras and controlling your fire are great aspects in the gameplay br br it's also the toughest game i've ever played n64 games are usually very very easy goldeneye is the one exception i'm still trying to beat the 00 agent difficult level but winning the easier levels was already a great victory i loved when alec asked for england james i answered no for me it happened just in the moment i blasted him to death just like in the movie i love every objective br br the gaming is even better at first i got killed every holy second now i know how to win i love forcing my by playing at license to kill br br the music and sound are astounding super mario 64 looks like an next to this the only thing i still wanted to hear was the goldeneye theme song that plays at the end of the movie br br after zelda was released i nearly forgot i still had this game it's still excellent even if it's already surpassed i hope other 007 games are produced br br fantastic job nintendo was very smart to release this game on the n64 exclusively magnificent job nintendo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925515651702881 Review: quite simply goldeneye is the single greatest n64 game to date the learning curve is just about perfect and you'll still be playing it with your friends months on as the mode is nothing short of exceptional br br the system for acquiring cheats for once requires some degree of skill rather than simply knowing which buttons to press and the challenge of aztec on 00 agent level is astonishing br br all in all it's the best game i've ever played on the n64 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566287994384766 Review: ever since i've been allowed to play goldeneye once again it's been impossible to get my mind off it i'm surprised i could have gone without it it is without a doubt one of the greatest games of all time i have never played any other shooting games but i know that this one rules above all most people blame it for too much violence but i find that ridiculous there may be a few graphic antics but there's far worse out there br br most importantly it's fun with an awesome arsenal of weapons such as the and the classic golden gun you'll go through several challenging levels from the movie completing crucial objectives and off of guards there are tons of awesome cheats to get and even two secret levels that you will only earn if you have the true skill goldeneye is also one of the greatest games ever as well you can choose several characters from the movie classic villains from old 007 movies baron may day and jaws and guards in the game chances are you and your partner s will be laughing so hard as you blow each other away that you'll look like bart and lisa simpson watching an episode of the itchy and scratchy show br br so if you don't have the game don't rent it just buy it it's too good to be true for cool goldeneye stuff check out goldeneye website every james bond lover will dig this game big time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737545251846313 Review: goldeneye is a masterpiece the storyline is amazingly depicted the characters beautifully animated and the weapons are the storyline is so interesting even when you complete every single mission to get more levels you have to beat them on a higher difficulty and the mode is so you pick the weapons you want to play with then play me and the three of my friends along with my brother always play goldeneye if you don't have this game i suggest you buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9223569631576538 Review: this episode introduces us to the formal dress uniforms worn here by captain picard commander and lieutenant the plot of this episode deals with 2 groups of separate alien the and the who try to capture and eat each other at every turn the 2 sides really hate each other and it is up to and to contain them and keep them out of trouble br br meanwhile a mysterious goes around the ship and killing a few of the crew members but at the end of the episode this same possesses a valuable member of the crowd will they be able to rescue him so that they maybe able to continue on with their on going mission of space exploration br br note this episode marks irish actor second appearance on tng after encounter at he portrays one of yellow security guards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9393673539161682 Review: lonely among us definitely is one of the best first season episodes the storyline although somewhat confusing creates a lot of suspense supported by the creepy synthesizer driven soundtrack this is a typically alien body invasion scenario but finally turning out to no evil purpose the death of assistant chief engineer singh to me was an accident the two species deliver an entertaining frame best make up so far finally adding a little black humor to the series the final scene patrick stewart obviously enjoys stepping out a bit of his picard character and exploring some new terrain as does data by posing as sherlock holmes another all time classic the special effects are also convincing and director cliff did his job well he is the first one trying to compensate trois lack in acting ability by improving her looks she does look beautiful in some scenes and the neck of her dress improves her appearance a lot lightning scene on the bridge gives him a slight air of the emperor of star wars return of the jedi which is a personal impression but made me smile br br there's also some playing with the lighting of the corridors night aboard and the first moving camera pulling back from picard when he's entering the room to beam into the cloud nice work the clever cutting creating continuing dialog through different scenes hypnosis report rounds up the impression of a really well crafted tng episode the first one where even wesley seemed almost tolerable br br the ending however is a bit confusing just as if the producers were running out of time p for picard is a little far fetched and his return far too easy but that can be left aside regarding the many strong moments this episode has to offer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.914531409740448 Review: i love the way he experiments ab tak was a thrill to watch just as much and company was the new comer also lived up to his role and nana patekar was at his best was really irritating but i think he fit the character he was playing he had really ugly teeth the story has a great progress and no songs in the movie makes it better i only wish he signs up urmila for his other up coming movies i think they are the best director and actress combination i have seen i have not seen as yet but i am looking forward for it i for some reason don't find that exciting to watch on the screen unlike urmila Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8296448588371277 Review: the movie is really about choices in the oppressed state of affairs as seen in fire where good women had to be and do what was correct in the eyes of tradition there seemed few options for radha and sita however granted that it was not their only option what is life without desire radha questions yes it's true that life provides us with a number of options but how many we can take depends on a number of external factors when your world is confined to a small indian household being a dutiful daughter in law to a silent but observant still powerful a dutiful wife of 13 years to a man who has taken a vow of due to your not being able to have a child a man who only wants you lying next to him to prove his strength in eliminating his desires i felt the ladies had little choice but to find solace in each other's company i guess the fact that so many women applauded ms work was because it provided them with an option to think for themselves an option to do what was perhaps unacceptable the lesbian scenes i felt was merely to put that point across every scene in the movie from the first at the to the last at the is etched in my mind how frustrating to be a prisoner of your feelings and desires to feel that you had to the human touch to be a dutiful wife just because it is expected of you to have to suppress any desire you might have and to crave for the human touch what then is the meaning of our existence one wonders in the scene where sita is crying alone in the room and radha comes in to comfort her their lips accidentally brush against each others and it awakens a feeling in them something they have both been deprived of br br bravo to ms mehta in translating her vision so clearly i especially like the flashbacks to the young radha trying to for the ocean it is a metaphor for freedom freedom to choose freedom to transport ourselves to places we would normally be unable to reach in those scenes it is gently told to us that her sense of duty has also been passed down from her mother who i assume lives within the rich indian traditions of duty in marriage the movie is beautifully filmed and enhanced by the musical score by a r since the film i have become ardent fans of the two lead actresses and the director i look forward to more of ms future productions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527481198310852 Review: this is halfway to being a top movie the opening section which spoofs hollywood social message films is absolutely brilliant it is a riot from start to finish br br the second section which introduces us to the main characters of the story is really great too we get a lot of great comic setups top notch performances and the dialog is really dynamic br br spoiler warning br br the one think that really annoyed me about this film though is the ending which i think contradicts everything that went before my interpretation was that this film was taking the mickey out all the silly prejudices and innuendo of small town gossip and national tabloid sensationalism i loved that the film was the cause that a person's sexuality is not determined by their idiosyncrasies fashion sense or whatever and then the ending goes and re all the gossip and stereotypes that the movie successfully in the first place it turns out everyone was 100 right this was very disappointing to what was actually a great story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8651907444000244 Review: paul jeffrey family values wrote this tale of a mild mannered school teacher kevin kline who is on the academy awards by a former student turned actor matt dillon the rest of the film deals with the absurdities revolving around this setup the effect on the town his fiancee joan cusack himself and climaxes with an everybody loves everybody finale br br if you're an angry gay rights activist or a naive youth looking for an accurate portrayal of a man's struggle to come out or a depiction of gay life then save yourself the trouble and rent something else maybe beautiful thing or read a book room if you are able to understand that this film was inspired by the of tom speech on the academy awards when he won for philadelphia and pokes fun at hollywood culture and small town ignorance and you have a fondness for '30's screwball comedy bringing up baby holiday the palm beach story then enjoy far from being a biting satire the film tries for the exuberance of a preston sturges farce and comes damn close no it's not or neither were romy michelle 9 to 5 or young frankenstein and it doesn't pretend to be it keeps it's tongue firmly in cheek it gets too preachy and maudlin for its own good toward the end and sure some of the jokes are a bit stale there's also a locker room scene that could have been cut but after sitting through countless comedies that misfire it's like a breath of fresh air br br kevin kline and tom selleck are wonderfully game while debbie reynolds and wilford brimley add fine support the excellent joan cusack's award winning performance is stellar and the great bob newhart is well bob newhart br br the fact that many have been offended by in out is as absurd as the mentality of the townsfolk it pokes fun at personally i was more offended by philadelphia i'll take harmless fluff over anytime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9169390797615051 Review: after reading the comment made about this movie and currently watching it i can understand how the person felt about it the decisions made were after listening to common sense when the movie came out i had heard the information as to how it came about the storyline was made from an actual event during an award show an actor the people attributed the award to a former school teacher unexpectedly outing the person br br of course many people come of the closet most every day each outing is different for each person in real life the outcome of any individual is gonna be different as well and a willingness to accept who they are is the most important thing in life to reach personal happiness for those around them the joy and honest acceptance can make life much more fuller for the movie the outcome of how howard is is a lot more comical than real life and the acceptance of the community showed the others that howard was himself and nothing else br br overall the performances were crazy the memorable quotes and use of music add to the stereo types out there in the world but taken with tongue and cheek humour it's a movie sit down watch with an open mind and laugh your head off Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475437998771667 Review: in out in my opinion is a very hilarious movie i thought that cameron matt dillon was wrong to say that howard kevin kline was gay the part i liked most was howard's bachelor party this was because they were cracking jokes about a lot of things including barbra streisand films i also thought that emily joan cusack looked very beautiful in her wedding dress and that howard looked good in his tuxedo my favorite quote of in out is is everybody gay is this 'the twilight that was absolutely hilarious the one character i couldn't stand was harlow this was because she was very conceited and snobby in conclusion i recommend this movie to all you kevin kline fans who have not seen it be prepared to laugh hard and have a good time when you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9299584031105042 Review: kevin kline offers a brilliant comic turn in the 1997 comedy in out kline plays howard brackett a small town history teacher who sits down to watch the academy awards this year because one of his former students matt dillon is a nominee he is nominated for his performance in a film where he plays a gay soldier and when he wins he thanks howard in his speech for inspiring him because howard is gay now this floors howard because he as no clue why thus guy would say this on international television howard is even engaged to be married to joan cusack in an oscar nominated performance so he has no idea where dillon s cameron drake got the idea that he is gay and finds he has to defend himself to everyone at school but is shocked that no one seemed terribly shocked by what cameron said on the oscars howard has a birthday party where he is given birthday presents like the soundtrack to and ends up explaining to his guests why barbra streisand had to make funny lady his parents wilford brimley debbie reynolds are shocked but promise to support their son even if he is gay he also gets a visit from an out of town reporter tom selleck who wants to do an article about him because he's gay too the moment when selleck plants a big kiss right on lips is a classic but all of these little things have howard actually questioning his sexuality and wondering if he really is gay much to the and frustration of his fiancée cusack who is beyond confused the scene where she leaves a bar in her wedding gown and stands in the middle of street screaming about the lack of single straight men in the world is a classic but what i like about this movie is the way kline fully in the role and was not afraid to look foolish or look gay there is a fabulous scene probably the most famous from the film where he buys a record on how to be macho and the guy on the record is talking about how real men don't dance and a disco tune comes on i will survive if memory serves and the narrator on the record says no matter what you do don't dance but howard can't help himself and he ends up shaking his groove thing all over the room it's hysterically funny and kline plays it with sincerity and gusto the film is not pro or anti gay it's just a deft and amusing character study about a man trying to figure out exactly who he is wonderful film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9236020445823669 Review: this movie is extremely funny and enjoyable with suitable funny and experienced casts i find this movie enjoyable not only by the elements of humor but also the music in various scenes kevin kline a good comedian has done a good job at being funny in many parts of the film along with tom selleck who is amazingly different from many of his other films the humor within this film are goofy which makes various within many scenes especially the beginning bits joan cusack is also remarkably funny and exaggerated and the same goes for all the other casts this film has many elements of goofy humor and is enjoyable if you want to laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786306023597717 Review: joan cusack steals the show the premise is good the plot line interesting and the screenplay was ok a tad too simplistic in that a coming out story of a gay man was so positive when it is usually not quite so positive then again it is fiction all in all an entertaining romp br br one thing i noticed was the inside joke aspect since the target audience probably was straight they may not get the gay stuff in context with the story br br kevin kline showed a facet of his acting prowess that screenwriters sometimes don't take in consideration when suggesting kline for a part br br this one hit the mark Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.25290584564208984 Review: this is truly a funny movie his dance scene done with the tape is one of the funniest scenes i can recall i thought the i am gay scene at the high school graduation ceremony a bit surrealistic though it was funny while watching it for the third time i started to pick up on a little small segments that i had missed one was when matt girl friend a classic tried to use a dial phone which she had never used before kevin klein made this film successful along tom selleck this was also the first time i could appreciate debbie reynolds she proved that she can be funny she confirmed this in the tv series and grace ' one discovery that i found after the third viewing is lauren of feet fame she sticks out with her red bangs but it is obvious that this is one of her first films bob newhart is also very funny at the high school principle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9632642865180969 Review: the first and far better of kevin two gay roles the second is the dreary de lovely in which he played cole porter inspired by tom emotional acceptance speech for philadelphia in which he his high school drama teacher the nominated film in this version was obviously more forrest gump than philadelphia here the hanks character is played by matt dillon br br the reaction scenes in most of the film are very funny and as has been often pointed out are especially effective as done by kevin himself debbie reynolds tom selleck a brave move since he was himself the target of such rumors which he denied bob newhart and joan cusack as the eventually jilted bride to be br br tom actual teacher criticized the graduation scene saying people don't act that way in real life but this is a farce and not real life that being said it is not as effective as it might be and the of the final wedding scene which makes it look like tom and kevin are about to get i found rather pointless annoying and a cop out br br the highlight of the film for me is of course scene with the how to be a real man audio tape and it is hilarious but certainly not at all realistic when the tape reacts to actions br br on the whole a hoot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595433473587036 Review: i remember seeing this a long while ago and i knew most of the concept but no detail so i'm glad i watched it again from director frank oz the muppets take manhattan basically new star cameron drake matt dillon has just won the academy award for his latest where he plays a gay soldier and he does the usual thank he even mentions his past school english teacher howard brackett golden globe nominated kevin kline and he outs him as gay howard is determined to clear his name and get out of the media spotlight as a denying gay man especially as his marriage to emily montgomery oscar and golden globe nominated joan cusack is on the way so it comes to the wedding day and when it comes to howard saying yes or no that is when he outs himself and admits to himself and everyone that he is gay this of course gets him fired as a teacher but everyone stands at the graduation day to out themselves in support and cameron even shows up to clear things up so that everyone especially school head tom bob newhart knows it's okay to be gay also starring tom selleck as peter debbie reynolds as brackett wilford brimley as frank brackett gregory as walter brackett glenn close whoopi goldberg and jay leno the highlight of the film has to be when kline can't help dancing to diana version of i will survive that must have been what convinced him of his sexuality kline is always good cusack is a surprise oscar nominee and all supporting cast members do their bit too in this very funny comedy very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852134585380554 Review: i almost stopped watching hindi movies because of the mediocre quality and story lines one exception for this is verma movies this is a nice movie with great performances from the star cast this is must see movie for those who are sick of watching stupid dancing and love stories the adaptation of the story and characterization was exceptional good you should watch this movie for nana patekar based on the life of mumbai cop this movie deals in a more realistic way the film delves into the life of the common man which he has apart from being an encounter specialist i rate this as one of the best movie of the year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784351587295532 Review: howard kevin kline teaches english at the high school in a small indiana city he is finally getting married to emily joan cusack much to his parents delight the town is too because one of its own cameron matt dillon has been nominated for an acting oscar everyone including howard and emily is watching the academy awards on television as cameron is declared the winner in his acceptance speech cameron announces that he was able to fulfill his role as a gay military man in part because of lessons he learned from a gay teacher he had in high school you guessed it its howard but howard has never come out in fact he believes he is straight with the whole town and members of the media waiting and observing the happenings will howard and emily go ahead and get married or is howard truly gay and realize he can not go through with the ceremony this is a wonderful funny and humane film about a gay man and his situation as the man who did not realize he was gay kline is excellent and touching the rest of the cast is equally fine with cusack a stitch as the mixed up fiancé and dillon bob newhart debbie reynolds tom selleck and others on hand to delight the audience as well the costumes are very nice and the setting in the lovely indiana heartland is beautiful then too the script the direction and the production are very very nice but the insightful humorous and the thoughtful look at the gay population is the film's best asset no doubt for those who would be offended by a gay themed film yes just skip over this one but for everyone who wants to laugh heartily and gain a better understanding of the gay situation at the same time this is definitely the best film out there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9289272427558899 Review: while amiable and amusing for gay audiences frank film in and out about a gay teacher who has been on national television by a former student has been sanitized and to appeal to the larger and more profitable straight viewers that the bird cage although audiences likely themselves on the back for being tolerant and liberal enough to see the film the movie revolves around kevin howard brackett who is a grossly stereotyped gay man the movie asserts that a tendency to dance to disco music revel in barbra streisand movies and dress well indicates one's sexual orientation like queer eye the film actually takes a slap at straight men and stereotypes them as dim witted and lacking in taste and culture ok so in and out is only a comedy but even comedies send messages that can hurt br br unfortunately at the center of the film's humor lies a somewhat pathetic character howard is middle aged deeply or in self denial and evidently has never had a sex life a three year engagement to a female teacher in the school where he works is described as a series of long talks and watching funny lady fortunately joan cusack plays howard's intended emily montgomery and she steals the show throughout most of the film's funniest moments belong to her although attempts to resist dancing during an instruction tape on macho behavior are hilarious he is a gifted physical performer but the film gives him only few moments to shine matt dillon also stands out as the student turned actor and the clip from his oscar nominated film about a gay soldier is hysterical however despite the movie's gay theme there is no boy meets boy romance and only one male to male kiss and that is about as erotic as the one between michael and corleone in godfather ii br br although well intentioned in and out fails to address the injustices and prejudices that it illustrates howard is fired from his teaching job despite his outstanding performance and credentials yet little outrage is expressed most of the characters are more upset about the cancelled wedding than about howard's self realization which seems to take place overnight and his abrupt and unjust dismissal not surprisingly howard's parents endearingly portrayed by debbie reynolds and wilford brimley and his students rise to support him however the sugary finale is as embarrassing to the audience as it evidently was to howard brackett in the film the movie would have been more refreshing if it had revolved around a gay man who dressed like a slob was a rabid fan of football drove a station wagon listened to country music and lived on fast food despite some good performances and funny situations in and out stereotypes and whether they be positive or negative stereotypes should be to the of social history Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8879339098930359 Review: a beautifully constructed and brilliantly acted comedy there is not a person in the cast who does not acquit himself or herself with hilarious distinction however the real star of the film is the unseen director frank oz who brings all the madcap sensibility and wit to this farce that he brought to miss encounters with kermit the frog this is a not to be missed film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8995893597602844 Review: the funniest performance was by harlow as matt girlfriend she was more interesting to me than all the lead actors this movie got it all wrong even the most dependable actress of the century joan was not able to rise about the ridiculousness of the plot i did enjoy hearing macho man by the village people over the closing credits the rest of the movie might have been tolerable if it were to rise to that level of energy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14957813918590546 Review: hollywood movies since the 1930s have treated gays as in condemning homosexuality the film industry has reflected only what the society of its day as an ideology for example in the 1962 otto preminger melodrama advise and consent straight actor don murray was cast as a queer congressman who commits suicide rather than confess his alternative lifestyle gay movie characters have covered a lot of ground since advise and consent in the 1997 movie in out 1 2 out of heterosexual actor kevin kline is cast as a homosexual teacher who comes out of the closet on his wedding day while the conservative hollywood of that the queer in advise and consent had to commit suicide the liberal hollywood of today dictates that the gay english teacher should be embraced rather than br br basically in out preaches good in the garb of a politically correct comedy director frank oz and scott endorse honesty as the best policy because honesty always ensures happiness high school teacher howard brackett kevin kline of the big chill will be happy only after he comes out of the closet just as his once fat but now thin fiancée emily joan cusack will only feel happy when she can ditch her diet ultimately the movie that straight society will accept gays when homosexuals can act with greater honesty and about themselves the happily gay tabloid reporter played by straight actor tom selleck here effectively this open minded commentary br br lightweight script the true life incident that occurred at the oscars when tom hanks paid tribute to a high school teacher in in out cameron drake matt dillon a blond brad pitt style bimbo type actor wins the oscar for impersonating a foot soldier drake honors his mentor howard brackett during his acceptance speech not contend to stop there the candid cameron reveals to a live television audience that howard is gay suspicion paranoia and horror set in as the media descend upon the sleepy town of green leaf indiana when would a no name high school english sexual spark such massive media concern among those reporters lurks peter tom selleck of high road to china and he wants to do a week long exclusive one on howard howard however wants nothing to do with the witch hunting media especially the pesky peter howard denies gay charges to everybody including his fiancée and his mom lingers because he smells a scoop the revelation has turned green leaf upside down high school principal tom bob newhart with all the media coverage warns howard that were his marriage not imminent he'd have to give him a pink slip meanwhile peter bets howard that his marriage to emily will fall through at the last moment and he'll be there to record the result on camera br br howard resorts to audio tapes about macho men he struggles to reform himself but howard's efforts are futile guilt up inside him and then there is peter who rags him to come clean about his homosexuality finally at the altar in the sight of god howard bursts of course bride to be emily montgomery is floored by howard's gay confession predictably the school fires howard but he shows up for graduation drake shows up too and rushes to defense not only has the school stripped howard of his job but they've also given his teacher of the year award to somebody else drake appeals to the principal and wins howard the support of the community br br the biggest in contrived script is howard himself has created a character too to be true either by gray or straight standards howard brackett looms as more of a saint than a he helps one student gain admission to college and he coaches the track team how often do you hear of an english teacher as a coach too everybody at his high school adores howard he doesn't have a mean bone in his body further and oz ask us to believe that nobody else in green leaf is gay where are howard's gay friends are they too scared to come to his defense no in out is not targeted strictly at homosexual audiences oz whose screen credits include cute comedies like dirty rotten and house as well as on a politically correct in out is not a gay recruiting movie the filmmakers show no interest in what prompted either howard or peter to prefer the gay lifestyle instead oz and are only interested in up a thin premise is he or isn't he gay they flesh it out to involve the community response to the answer finally when howard admits that he is gay the filmmakers devote the rest of the movies to showing how a conservative norman rockwell like town can accept him despite his difference br br the most shocking scenes in in out is probably when tabloid reporter does a lip lock on howard straight guys kissing each other in a movie about a gay identity crisis are as hilarious as they are phony kline and selleck grind their faces together in what appears as more of a head on collision than a closed mouth kiss nothing at all like the controversial 1994 british movie priest in out emerges as an engaging but labored piece of social propaganda with its okay to be act message if ellen weren't the tv equivalent in out would probably be heading toward tv as a new sitcom watching in out is not so much about dealing with the issue of gay or straight but how to be a decent person in the last days of the 20th century what makes in out a tolerable comedy about sexual intolerance is its equal opportunity cheers and about and steers Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.32163602113723755 Review: i have seen this movie many times and i never get sick of it it is about a man coming out of the closet that he doesn't know he is in kevin character is a teacher and when one of his former students announces character is gay the people in his town start to speculate whether he is straight or gay character starts to wonder if he is straight or gay too the acting is absolutely fabulous and hilarious by all the cast i found the movie very funny and heart warming i love this movie it makes you laugh and makes you feel good while watching it i recommend this movie to everyone you will have a great time watching it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9692543148994446 Review: spoilers spoilers i loved the set up and consistently laughed throughout the entire movie the acting was great with my favorite part being howard's kevin kline attempts to be a manly man the fiance and parents did a great job as a supporting cast spoiler warning the acting of his conservative family's acceptance and attempts to be polite were heartwarming and believable my only problem with the end was the fact that howard was actually gay the movie is set up as a be who you want to be but the movie actually does the opposite howard's logic behind his discovery is the fact that he loves barbra streisand's movies and enjoys dancing to music his mannerisms and tastes appear to be gay and it isn't until it is pointed out to him that he realizes it rather than setting howard free it pigeon holes him oh he likes to dance to music than he must be gay his confession at the marriage felt like a bending down to society's wishes in the end the movie becomes a gay rights movie which was not the original course it almost becomes bland with the rest i believe the movie would had been ultimately better had howard been straight it would have been truer to the message Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10243348032236099 Review: i watched this again after having not seen it since it first came out in and it still made me laugh out loud it's skillfully written kevin kline and joan cusack are both perfect in their roles and if you can look at bob newhart in this movie and not chuckle you're more of a man than i br br for that matter i think the scenes where tom selleck kisses kevin kline where kevin kline listens to the how to be a man cassette and the post almost wedding scenes w joan cusack are three of the funniest scenes in any movie br br sure the last scene is a bit of an excuse for a happy ending but few movies are perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725726246833801 Review: i saw this because my cousin is an extra in one of the wedding scenes i read somewhere that oz and wanted to poke fun at liberal message movies but the climax ends up being right out of one of those movies also some of the humor is a bit on the cloying side joan cusack was too over the top for me and someone has a strange timeline re the oscars still there were more than enough funny moments like the kiss scene the wedding that isn't and the scene with the principal to enjoy this kline as always is good but for me the real surprise was selleck whom i'm not a big fan of but pokes fun at himself nicely here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9555935263633728 Review: in out was a funny comedy with good performances by joan cusack tom selleck matt dillon and kevin kline the thought of kevin kline being gay was very funny if i was him i would hate to say i'm gay at his own wedding with his family friends and his going to be wife there very seldom would that ever happen i also loved when he was dancing around when the voice on the radio was talking to him i'd say that in out was a silly comedy with a lot of laughs and giggles this is a recommended comedy and kevin kline had a great performance as a gay guy trust me you'll like this movie br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914065599441528 Review: nana patekar once again proves that he is the best actor working in without a doubt his recent movies involved shouting his lines that does not well for the theater trained thespian one wonders why he is always not given his accolades during awards season br br shakti the power was one of his flicks that was an utter along with a missed to create screen magic with amitabh bachchan br br but patekar exudes a cool calm in this film playing a cop on a sort of social justice journey the streets of of underworld in fake encounters character takes control of the screen and the viewers attention and never lets go the editing is tightly paced and there are no annoying songs to distract from the story br br along the same lines as the modern day cult classic company the movie is well acted directed and should have a long shelf life on dvd br br the final ten minutes that see nana and the main villain talk at his haven are bound to be part of hindi cinema classics won't be with this cops and robbers flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934354841709137 Review: in out is a comedy with a simple premise it admirably succeeds in the mission of being funny and entertaining br br the comedy in this film ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime physical comedy exists alongside dry humor with a nice veteran turn by bob newhart kevin kline is predictably in excellent form in this film alongside tom selleck not playing to his expected square jawed leading man type mr selleck plays his humor well and displays a nice sense of comedic timing the cast makes this film successful br br not all films with homosexual themes are made to advance some sort of sinister hidden hollywood liberal agenda in point of fact this film was simply made to entertain and if any part of this films makes the viewer think then it was a of the well acted work by a terrific cast of professionals frequently tongue in cheek i found myself laughing at the right moments a solid b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828817844390869 Review: howard brackett kevin kline is a teacher who is about to get married then one of his former students wins an oscar for a film in which he plays a gay soldier and thanks howard in his acceptance speech outing him as being gay too this film follows the aftermath as reporters descend on howard's village and he tries to convince everyone that he is straight br br i love this movie kevin kline is wonderful it has some really hilarious moments and it always leaves me feeling great with an enormous grin on my face consequently it's one film that i enjoy watching as often as possible if you haven't seen it you're missing out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969395637512207 Review: some movies want to make us think some want to excite us some want to us but sometimes a movie wants only to make us laugh and in out certainly succeeds in this department br br indiana high school teacher howard brackett kevin kline is going to be married to fellow teacher emily montgomery joan cusack in three days but the whole town is more excited about the oscar nomination of former resident cameron drake matt dillon but when cameron wins an oscar for playing a gay soldier he thanks his gay teacher howard for inspiration what follows is howard denying it in an hilarious set of mishaps in a truly screwball fashion br br kevin kline is great gay stereotypes joan cusack really has a knack for screwball antics debbie reynolds is utterly hilarious as howard's mother and bob newhart is also a hoot as the homophobic principal br br gay screenwriter paul really achieves a delicate balance here he knows the stereotypes and exploits them in a way that's mostly tolerable to conservative and yet mostly inoffensive to the gay audience it's not exactly progressive but it's funny and inoffensive and definitely a step up from the previous year's the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.911800742149353 Review: i guess if they are not brother this film will became very common how long were they can keep this if we were part what should they do so natural feelings so plain and barren words but i almost cried last night blood relationship brotherhood love knot film in another word the elder brother is very cute if they are not brothers they won't have so many forbidden the hearts of their own at the very beginning the elder brother is doubtful of whether he is coming out or not at the beginning maybe the little brother being so long time with his brother and even can't got any praise from his made him very upset and even sad maybe this is a key blasting fuse let him feel there were no one in the world loving him except his beloved brother and i want to say this is a so human natural feeling there is nothing to be you may fell in love your just a frail heart looking for backbone to rely on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.705630898475647 Review: first and foremost i would like to say that before i watched this film i considered myself an accepting individual someone that cared about others appreciated others found no barely any judgment against other people and this film has i think changed my life or viewpoint dramatically when i watched it i didn't know particularly what it was about i knew it was about some type of forbidden relationship but other then that i was clueless and as i began to see what was taking place between these two wonderfully depicted characters i was in shock disbelief confusion and surprise the first time i watched it i was blind blind to their love to their intimacy to their connection to their as human beings to their relationship i watched it a second time because i finally figured out how hypocritical i was being saying to myself and others oh i accept all types of people and try not to judge them while still judging this wonderful and amazingly insightful story because of my fear i suppose the second time i watched this film i opened those eyes of mine that had stayed closed the first time and really looked not at the type of taboo relationship part that i'd heard about all my life but simply at two human beings in love and i loved it i loved the storyline i loved the slightly broken yet strong individual people in the film i loved the sharing of feelings and i loved the strong bonds created it is a really eye opening beautifully done film that made me cry at times and i hope that people who read this and are going to watch the film eventually remember that everyone deserves love no matter what shape or form it is presented in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740464687347412 Review: i've just seen this movie and it made me cry it's a beautiful drama about two brothers falling in love and i think it's a good idea especially for the closed minded to watch this one i have come to love the short film genre after just having seen a couple because they have to make an impression on you so fast and i have to say that this one definitely sat it's mark it described some things that i haven't ever really thought about that way incest for one br br i have to admit that i did not care too much for the ending just once i would like to watch a gay themed movie without wanting to kill myself after wards they seem to pretty much always end in tragedy it was though how that they had to be together even if it was in death br br i gave it eight stars and i recommend it too everyone cause i think it gives an in the world that this movie make you enter br br thanks for listening enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674725532531738 Review: i've watched many short films in my day often i find them either too compressed throwing too much information at the viewer in the short amount of time they have to run too artsy or lacking a clear cut vision i can say none of these things about in this review i'll do my best to avoid any dramatic spoilers but i'll also assume that the reader understands that the theme of this film is incest br br as with any short film the story is fairly simple straightforward and easy to digest it's clear that the film attempts to shine a light one one of modern society's most deeply held taboos this film succeeds in every respect in the fifteen minutes of running time i found myself feeling a gamut of emotions with only a little dialog the viewer is rapidly pulled into the most personal moments and thoughts of these star crossed brothers br br from the opening scene set in their early childhood one can see the very close relationship the brothers have when the film progresses to the present day in the next scene the excellent acting and honest heartfelt performances remind the viewer that love can come in the most unexpected and harsh way as the relationship progresses any disgust the viewer may initially feel is quickly replaced by sympathy and emotional distress as the viewer suddenly realizes that there can be only one possible resolution and the aftermath of that resolution is heart br br anyone with an open mind would do well to watch this film and absorb its message if nothing else it boldly and honestly challenges the viewer to some of our deepest beliefs on the shame filled and secretive taboo of incest though the film is only fifteen minutes long it resonates in the viewer long after the credits roll this is perhaps my favorite short film i've ever seen i can't recommend it highly enough Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800624251365662 Review: i just watched this short at the movies br br was a very sweet sad little movie about two brothers that are in love there is some great subtle acting from both the male leads often times movies with this subject matter seem to get too caught up in the controversy and shock value of the plot that they forget that there is an actual story luckily writer director james does not do this and instead lets the story play out with honesty the sequences of the two boys first falling in love are very sweet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365003108978271 Review: i had the pleasure of seeing this short film at the miami film festival this past saturday and let me just say i was astounded it was the only film out of the whole program that i loved it is beautifully shot composed edited acted and written after the screening i saw the director at a party and asked him what he was doing next he said that he was working on finding financing for the feature version of the short he described some scenes to me it sounded like the kind of first film that the greats into the industry if you ever get a chance to see this short i highly recommend taking it hats off to star crossed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744603633880615 Review: i just saw wing i do not really know why this movie was made what is the message of this story nevertheless i liked it there are some exciting scenes in it i appreciate a strong performance by martin sheen harvey keitel is less convincing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7193228006362915 Review: i still remember watching for the first time i was completely blown away here was a movie that was very different so from the other gangster films that i had seen so realistic so and so believable despite company which was a very good effort and more focused on the journey of the protagonist which came close no underworld movie could ever live up to br br when i watched ab tak 56 for the first time i said to myself indian cops have their own now the quote by in the beginning itself tells you that this is no ordinary film what strikes you about the encounter at the start of the film is the relaxed manner in which it is carried out there is a cold and scary feel to it cos you realize that it is part of their routine br br ab tak 56 is not the story of an honest cop or a corrupt cop but of a cop who is ready to do what it takes to get rid of the criminals when all means are exhausted with simple shots and camera angles director amin manages to capture the essence of the characters and gives a realistic and rough feel to the movie editing seems non existent and hence effective the music is also impressive and haunting and stays with you long after you've left the movie hall br br but for me what really takes the cake are the dialogues and the superlative acting from each and every character has done a brilliant job as the dialogue writer if i start listing my favourite dialogues i'm afraid i'll end up re writing the entire script of the movie br br the movie boasts of some stellar performances sharma is detestable as sub inspector and so is as joint commissioner and have small roles which they play to perfection as the rookie was a revelation the scene where he has to shoot the wounded gangster – oh my god he learns under the of and firmly believes in him br br as is impressive his conversations with are real jewels of dialogue writing never before in indian cinema has any film brought out such a beautiful relation between a cop and a gangster br br not that i have not been a fan of nana patekar before this film but this film pushed me from a fan to a nana as inspector gives the performance of a lifetime and one of the best i've ever seen in hindi cinema from the way he talks to his expressions from the way he taps his cigarette to the way his tea – it's almost as if nana can do no wrong he is at his best in each and every scene especially when he's teaching about how the police force functions his cool and composed manner of doing things is scary at times his dialogue delivery and body language had me convinced that he is one of the finest actors in the country it's a shame that he did not win any popular awards for this one br br last but in no way the least amin does a brilliant job of bringing all this talent together and exploiting them to the fullest to come up with a modern masterpiece of indian cinema in an industry that is sickeningly accustomed to lifting stories from here and there amin takes an original script and brings it to life with a beautiful treatment i just hope that he continues the great work and doesn't give in to bollywood if he can do that i'm sure he'll be a force to reckon with in the coming years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788119196891785 Review: the mere presence of sam waterston as an indian is enough to put this movie in the must see category he is both beautiful and very subtle with no lines whatsoever he is tender with his and yet we can see he is among the of all young indian men martin sheen is just a dumb who decides to challenge waterston white bull for a gorgeous white horse other sub plots are really unnecessary i don't understand the part played by caroline as the poor girl who white bull kidnaps i don't know how she keeps her hands off this beautiful indian man it's a lot of fun though especially if you're a waterston fan man he looks good in this one harvey role isn't even worth mentioning to tell the truth but rent it and enjoy actually i do believe that if the music score was better it would've been a more dramatic film the music is so bad it's distracting still there's mr waterston Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8064600825309753 Review: i have just read what i believe to be an analysis of this film by a lyrical lovely to read br br however a concise analysis of this film is that it is a of the seven deadly sins with the four types of justice br br envy greed pride sloth anger etc and justice in the forms of blind and divine br br i could demonstrate three examples of each one for each of the three protagonists however it is much more fun to note them for oneself br br this is an excellent film br br don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9249883890151978 Review: wing is a pleasant surprise of a movie keeps the viewer interested i didn't know anything about it being made by the british until i read the other viewer comments i can understand why it won an award for cinematography for it was brilliantly presented must have looked magnificent on a vast theatre screen br br it seemed to be a lot more realistic than most westerns in portraying how the west was more truly won as well as the complexities of the characters it presents the indian sam character is particularly intriguing he seems to be brutal in the savage environment he is conditioned to but displays remarkable respect for the he witnesses in the white men women he encounters he is not friendly or sensitive to these in his lands but he has a limit to his sense of vengeance even a compassion when he is in a position of power observing the white man bent on revenge as well as the girl he kidnaps after capturing a stagecoach as such his character seems complex but to the harsh lands he lived in which were threatened by these he is not heartless in his dealings with br br the magnificent horse he rides is a critical link it is interesting to note how this indian handles it compared with the martin sheen character who has it in his possession power for a time wing is an unusual western a genre i am not drawn to but i really appreciated this excellent offering which i would rate second only to a man called horse Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9353470802307129 Review: 8 points for take on probably what really kinda maybe more what it was like back then american indians probably stole more than killed who really knows nice slower odd pursuit means it has a pace and interesting and unique thankfully not another mindless shoot em up i thought this would suck at first i wound up getting wrapped up nice treasure good job i have hopes nobody this film when the entire movie unfolds you have many unique twists impossible to determine what will be next the characters are human and have either honor or not passion or not forgiveness or not wound up loving the white horse the indian sheen even the damned desert all good Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.795718252658844 Review: on first viewing this movie seems to be some kind of fairy tale about a beautiful and significantly white horse once seen never forgotten however viewed strictly within the context of the story the implication is that to survive in the immediate post civil war america one had to have a horse and not any old horse but a truly great one and wing is such a horse but for a man to be worthy of such a horse is another matter who should own it the native american or the soldier the story throughout pits against civilisation as has been said by other commentators it is ironic that it took an english director to perceive this fact and then develop this simple theme into a western like no other you're ever likely to see again the film is basically about this beast and the savage harshness of the environment and the people who scrape a living from it the photography and the soundtrack are exquisite martin sheen's performance is a revelation this film released in the same year as sheen's other great performance as willard in now' hints at his abilities which somehow were never given such a free again the pity a comparison of the two stories throws up the surprising similarities between them not least that both films chart a man's journey into his soul in order to find redemption whereas willard is redeemed i will leave it to the viewer to decide if pike is eventually the ending is fabulous in the true sense of the word and very moving be warned altogether this is an extraordinary film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974158763885498 Review: an unusual revisionist western well worth watching despite a slow start the film builds – with scarcely any dialogue and no subtitles – an increasingly involving and intense almost existential portrait of life in the harsh environment of the western desert the growth of the lead characters is worth waiting for and the strong central cast bring a real sense of desperation to the struggle for ownership of the all important horse how interesting that this was made by a british director i hope he's smiling now i get the impression the film was largely ignored by contemporaries but time works its usual and hidden gold shines out as it inevitably must one note for me the is only carried so far sam waterston as an indian granted he plays his part with real emotion and intensity but really couldn't one american indian actor be found to do the job but his scenes with caroline have an intimacy which contrasts nicely with the immense landscape around them br br forget big bankrupt hollywood versions of the past men with big and swirling music this one is all about a struggle between protagonists who stripped of all the trappings of life come to understand what is worth fighting for impressive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839686155319214 Review: there must have been some interesting conversations on the set of wing with martin sheen straight off apocalypse now co starred with the actor he replaced on coppola's film harvey keitel a real child of a movie dating back to the last major batch of westerns in 1979 80 it was much at the time for being made by a british studio and director conveniently ignoring the fact that many of the classic american westerns were directed by european which seems a bit of an over reaction br br the plot is simplicity itself as martin sheen's inexperienced trapper finds himself fighting with sam warrior over the possession of a beautiful white horse the wing across a harsh and primitive landscape in a time before the legends began aside from caroline captive irish governess the supporting cast have little to do never even gets to open her mouth and it is a little slow but anthony film does boast terrific scope photography from billy williams and a good score from marc wilkinson Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8603718876838684 Review: this of the searchers is one of the weirdest films i've ever seen filmed by a in a strange unfamiliar mexico it's often said that the best films about america are made by foreigners who can approach the familiar with an eye but this film is something else though set ostensibly in post civil war america this isn't an america recognisable from myth cinema tv etc the film has an air of timeless fable about it while dealing specifically with western mythology br br director harvey uses the title horse as a focus for stories all dealing with the traditional western clash of the primitive and civilisation the former seems to have the upper hand the vast and desert of the film's landscape is ripe for of the mind the only brief sites of civilisation are a stagecoach of and and their from both of which derive behaviour that is anything but br br the basic story three stories in one an aimless pike having lost his trading partner steals a miraculous horse wing so called because of its grace and speed in the second an indian white bull owner of this horse a stagecoach and kidnaps one of its female occupants in the third the spanish men sent to find her ignore this quest in favour of a murderous spree br br although a revisionist western the treatment of the indian is problematic unlike pike his character is never explained forever denied a voice except for an excruciating snatch of song when he's not a strange other he's a symbol whose role isn't entirely worked out at one point a savage brute at another he nature and freedom br br but pike notes at the beginning that the film will attend to the period of before civilisation in many ways the film resembles 2001 a space odyssey especially its opening sequence part of the film's power lies in the connections made between the three disparate characters forcing us to view the mythic struggles and in a different light indian culture and is linked by ritual greed and murder both pike and white bull are musical and alcoholic white bull is by both pike and the as a unwittingly revealing the tactic of used by whites who the natives becoming themselves fathers br br unlike a traditional western concerned with making history civilisation and progress this film is a double detective story the past tracks remains br br what gives this film its remarkable uniqueness i think is despite racism its the climactic stand off is more like an the film itself bravely dialogue for the most part creating the kind of visual and aural tapestry malick missed in the thin red line and something few hollywood directors would have dared the existential and quest motifs are more european myth than american resembling another british harvey keitel movie the br br most astonishing is the use of nature most westerns use landscape as an awe inspiring backdrop there is little sense of actually living in the west in many ways wing is like a powell and film with nature a powerful character in its own right alive dangerous hostile beautiful there is a sublime scene reminiscent of a tale when left as a trap by white bull in the trees is suddenly blown in the wind there is a haunting magical thrilling effect more reminiscent of the arabian nights than a horse opera Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9562858939170837 Review: i enjoyed this movie okay it just could have been so much better i was expecting more action than what i got which was more of a comedy than anything else granted it was serious in parts and it had a good fight scene here and there for the most part it was more romance and comedy with some action and no horror at all which is hard to do with a vampire movie a vampire hunter loses his partner and must train another his sister is going through a difficult break up but she is being pursued by a vampire of all things granted this vampire is rather nice and not into sucking blood so that is all there is really to it except for a plot of another vampire after certain royal vampires so he can gain ultimate power some of the problems with this movie is that its plot went here and there and the movie had a very uneven flow to it that and it seemed to shift genres a bit much too one minute action the next pure comedy however the girls were cute there is good action the comedy was worthy of a chuckle or two and jackie chan makes a rather energetic appearance or two this movie probably just needed more development in some areas such as the villain who is basically not really explored at all so for a movie with a few good fights and a chuckle or two this is rather good though why was it rated r i have seen stuff we have made that is pg 13 that is a lot worse than this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0634770318865776 Review: i watch a lot of vampire movies i know vampire movies hammer films have always been my favorites christopher lee will always be the best dracula br br vampire effect is a fun movie from the beginning to the end the dubbing is not great but i also like godzilla movies so i am used to badly dubbed movies anyway i liked this movie very much the sfx are great even though jackie part in the movie has nothing to do with the plot and seems to be added to sell the movie he is enjoyable in it the work is excellent the acting is not great but this could have something to do with the bad dubbing maybe the actual language would sound better with the movie if i could understand it i am sure the movie gone with the wind sounds worse in another language br br i own this on dvd and would not part with i have it sitting on my next to my hammer films dvds Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8859469294548035 Review: it is by far the most definitive film on the police force which i have seen although not directed by ram gopal varma it has all the elements of an rgv film dead straight dialogues blunt treatment of the subject brilliant direction and superb performances even by those with little job to do in the movie the chemistry between nana and the don even if they are professional rivals is amazing and so are the small events like an insider not giving information to even while he is being bashed up in the locker but only to nana when he is out the change in working conditions with the change of the senior is dealt wonderfully the first half keeps one absolutely engrossed moving like a documentary with nana acting like a mentor to explaining to him the intricacies and philosophy of the work br br overall one of the most brilliant films on cops in indian cinema definitely not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786033034324646 Review: the twins effect is a vampire martial arts movie available in with english subtitles it is a jackie chan production and he does make a special guest appearance although it is not for those that liked shanghai noon knights and the other recent hollywood flicks he has become known for this film is a lot more special than that br br it was originally called the vampire effect but as a very popular chinese female pop duo called the twins choi and gillian took the two leading roles the title was changed to cash in on their fame br br the film will appeal to three types of audience those who love martial arts films those who love vampire films and those who the rubbish films hollywood generally churns out br br the premise for the film is that vampires are about and a secret society seeks to hunt them down before we all become for the undead this bloody work is carried out by some martial artists who drink a little vampire blood to give them the edge they need well it must be thirsty work things are going pretty much for the course until a particularly nasty european vamp finds out that he if he a set of keys held by all the vampire princes then he can walk around in sunlight etc and generally eat when ever he wants to to say anymore on the plot would spoil the enjoyment of watching the film br br the twins consist of one assigned vampire slayer and the sister choi of another it is the twins that really make the film with some of the and funniest acting going the fight scenes they carry out are fast and furious and well choreographed with a mix of genuine and wire work to add the cherry on the cake the twins are both quite lovely to watch too br br the direction is crisp and the script is sharp there are only 3 things that let this film down the make up for the vampires is quite poor jackie chan seems to be in the film just for the hell of it and adds nothing to its content and some of the slapstick comedy attempted by the male vampire hunter is quite lame thankfully the twins save the day bringing an originality to the film normally only found in european films the best scene for me was one of them choi communicating only by screaming her ability to convey her thoughts through this medium was a comic delight br br their are many other touches of originality in this film i particularly liked the coffin complete with surround sound stereo and tv screen and it is the films' many original touches and acting that stops this from being a tired old flop and turns it into a must see movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3934641182422638 Review: the twins effect chinese action comedy choi gillian br br this vampire action comedy is one of my favorites for the very fact that i was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire movie first of all the characters are memorable contributing a myriad of classic scenes and gillian are naturally cute charismatic and humorous this movie was my first exposure to them and all i wanted to do was reach through my television screen and give them a really big hug the remaining cast did well in their supporting roles including jackie chan karen the duke josie ho edison chen anthony wong and the vampire bad guys one of which looks eerily familiar to will ferrell even the horrible cheng was good in this one good characters are important of course because they avoid the feeling of boredom by keeping things interesting between action sequences br br and speaking of action this film has plenty of it more importantly there is an emphasis of quality in the fight choreography one aspect that helped in this regard is the featured weapon of the protagonists – a sword with a spear ended rope this weapon in and of itself opened up a variety of moves that would have been otherwise impossible josie ho and gillian in particular perform some wicked aerial maneuvers using these devices br br in addition the swordplay is superb and is highlighted by two great sword fights – one taking place during the opening train station sequence and the other occurring in the church finale in fact the blade wielding maneuvers showcased in this film put some other highly overrated fan favorites to great shame and i truly feel sorry for those who would cite the horribly choreographed garbage seen in ashes of time storm riders or a man called hero with the well planned precisely executed sequences seen in the twins effect it's not even close br br i can't understand why this film gets so much criticism i'm sure die hard for the hong kong golden age will hate this because it doesn't fit into their narrow minded view of what hong kong action should be we should learn from the downfall of john woo a one trick pony who never learned how to re invent himself we don't need another clone we need something different the twins effect is one good example br br this film was so good that it actually set me up for being disappointed at other chinese movies with the same actors and actresses this especially applies to cheng whose other films almost always suck – and yes this includes the overrated and exploitative crap mentioned in the previous paragraph even the twins have never been able to match the value of this movie when both were lead actresses in a film although they have managed to hit some good films when either one or the other takes the leading role e g beyond our ken good times bed times house of fury or when one or both are in supporting roles e g colour of the truth new police story just one look the twins effect 2 should have been a direct sequel instead of a family fantasy i am still yearning to see and gillian team up and kick some butt in another movie but the fact remains that the twins effect hits on all their charisma while avoiding a descent into annoyance as in protégé de la rose br br all in all this film has everything one needs to be entertained and may i remind the reader that it is precisely this – entertainment – that judges the greatness of a movie more so than artsy dramatic elements or meaningless awards from established of critics who usually have no idea what they are talking about br br in the end the twins effect is a classic not to be missed br br rating 5 5 stars br br p s – the hollywood execs decided to slaughter this film when it was released in the u s by it the vampire effect and cutting out 20 minutes of footage which includes parts of the action scenes however the final fight of the u s version does have a better soundtrack than the original version therefore i purchased both versions which allows me to first watch the original until about the 1 20 mark and then swap discs to watch the final fight on the u s version Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9581950902938843 Review: fun mix of vampires and martial arts is a bit of a mess plot wise and the acting of those who dubbed the voices is almost universally bad but the premise is engaging the fight scenes are fast and flashy and the movie is often quite amusing it's a shame the story is such a wreck there are a couple of places where i had no idea what just happened it was almost as though five minutes had just been cut out and you were suddenly at the next scene without knowing how you'd got there the movie is poor at explaining things and some things don't make a lot of sense but the movie moves along so its flaws barely register not a great movie by any means but definitely a fun one Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3876078128814697 Review: i think that there was too much action in the end don't you think that too there was romance adventure that just like told me to put 9 to this movie but action place was too long i liked reeve a bit i didn't understand why did he have to die i thought that one of the girls gonna die too but my lucky no one else who i liked didn't die how about you what did you liked i saw the movie twice actually and after that i bought that too it was worth it who did you liked best person the book was really really really cool and the actresses and actors too everything was perfect what was the song name in the end will someone answer my questions too please please please Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9249763488769531 Review: well don't expect anything deep an meaningful most of the fight scenes are pretty decent the two leading ladies are quite endearing but their lack of hk action background shows at times the ending maybe lacks something but i quite enjoyed it none the less the cheesy humour isn't probably going to appeal to anyone who hasn't watched a bunch of hk films but if your down with that sort of thing and have a couple of hours to fill with something meaningless you could do a lot worse than this ok so you could do better but br br certainly on a par with most of the hollywood blockbuster action drivel br br 7 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1714068353176117 Review: with a film starring the twins cheng and edison chen nobody should expect a masterpiece of cinema what you do get however is a fun film which is easy on the eye and the brain there are loads of hollywood style vampires no hopping chinese here cute girls handsome heroes and the occasionally very funny moment and jackie chan br br sure the kung fu relies heavily on wire work and cgi sure the script reminds you of blade and sure the whole affair is instantly forgettable br br but for a truly enjoyable piece of cinematic fluff you would be hard pushed to find better Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5318036079406738 Review: this movie as my chinese girlfriend informed me features two well known hong kong pop stars while this may make the movie a mere marketing stunt i found the acting acceptable and they're both cute br br the story is pretty poor overall the vampiric traits and weaknesses are however used in humorous ways and created some uniquely entertaining bits the between the two girls made me chuckle and this gave a fine balance together with the well executed action scenes to create an entertaining movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530728459358215 Review: if you go into the twins effect looking for a pure hong kong movie experience you will be disappointed this is not to say it is bad but it is not a traditional hong kong action movie running in a similar vein to shaolin soccer and kung fu hustle it's resolutely silly and juvenile so if you want a good bit of serious hong kong action look to a john woo or yuen woo ping movie this movie's got a lot of for it's silliness and i thought the first thing i should do would be to explain what you're getting into as it's disappointed a lot of purists br br for the non purists and those with more forgiving tastes though twins effect is a delightfully silly kung fu comedy i liked it a lot for a variety of reasons not least it's wonderful female leads who spark off each other in a thoroughly entertaining comedy double act i believe this is the first movie of it's type they've been in but they hop kick and fly about like seasoned pros br br the patently ridiculous plot is handled with a great deal of care and attention and the movie is quite knowingly written making a lot of the movie laugh out loud the comedy really is the most prominent thing here and it's a subtle gentle comedy as on words as inanimate objects going flying a la stephen chow it has to be said the slapstick is immense fun too the sequence with the disco dancing vampires is a total classic br br the action is a blend of two genres really it falls between the wire and sword fighting which comes in more toward the end and the comedy fighting style of jackie chan coming out with a blend that though a little derivative at times is always exciting to watch and occasionally throws up some genuinely innovative encounters br br all this is great and the movie is tremendous fun all the way through despite this it does have a few sticking points for instance twins effect is in many ways much more than kung fu fans are perhaps used to the inevitable comparison to the blade series is definitely sound as an example though twins effect is honestly much better than blade ever managed especially for fighting action personally it was also a bit of a shame to see the excellent anthony wong the villain from john woo's classic hard boiled so underused but the younger audience this is aimed at are unlikely to notice this or indeed know about hard boiled or his other movies so this is only really a personal gripe br br if you watch this with an open mind you'll probably enjoy it greatly like i did but you must be firmly aware it is a comedy not a balls to the wall kung fu movie keep that in mind and you'll be fine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849084615707397 Review: like a very expensive buffy episode peppered with plenty of humor lots of wire and stunt kung fu the twins effect goes on the list of classic must see hk films the vampires have a cool blend of hopping ghost type and the pretty boy european style if you get the opportunity to see this one in the theatre it is worth a 30 minute drive otherwise buy the import dvd before someone screws it up by giving it a bad dub Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9038529992103577 Review: i'm not sure what version of the film i saw but it was very entertaining br br i did not know who the twins were gillian and choi before seeing this movie and i think the english translation of the title is somewhat misleading br br the martial arts are very nicely done i especially liked them because there was a lot of that was filmed very nicely donnie see him in hero great performance as a director is great as he knows how to shoot these scenes br br everything seemed to flow for me except there is one scene where the girls are on the rooftop fighting with bamboo poles it has really nothing to do with the plot but it's still entertaining br br overall this is one of the better modern hk action flicks i've seen in a while although cheesy in some respects it still pulls it off br br definitely a 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927177429199219 Review: one should not be too critical about the director's second feature br br i really like the camera work of as mr shawn pointed out he had a unique way of looking at things br br however a 14 year old boy shoot such beautiful images remember he has not got any education of any sort i don't think english is the common tongue in cape town worse still looks even smaller than his supposed age of 14 br br any way if you overcome above mentioned you can watch the film and still enjoy it because of nice camera work Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5249300599098206 Review: action cheesy love story unexpected actors and overall great fun the special effect are acceptable decent some of the fighting is kinda neat with some interesting acrobatic moves the overall story moves along and is cheesy enough to keep you wondering when the inevitable is going to happen although there is a bit of a twist just a small one the overall naivety of the movie make it quite whimsical at times cute enough chicks too what more could you want ps if you're gonna review a movie like this try to review it in terms of the category the movie would fall not necessarily where it was intended to fall ie don't bomb out good cheesy movies Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26520103216171265 Review: a vampire prince falls for a human girl unaware that her brother is a famous vampire hunter that's the underlying theme of this martial arts romp which borrows ideas from underworld and buffy the vampire slayer but manages to maintain a style of its own i was bemused by the uk and hong kong title the twins effect as there are no twins involved in the story it turns out that the two main female characters are played by hong kong pop stars who perform as the twins don't let this put you off these girls can act at least well enough for this type of film and add a lot of charm to the proceedings jackie chan turns up for a couple of cameo appearances adding a dash of his own brand of slapstick mayhem to the proceedings all in all this is great fun for those who like their vampires served up with a helping of tongue in cheek humour Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8352258801460266 Review: twins effect starring some of most popular stars provides one of the most enjoyable film experiences to come out of hk in sometime it has something for everyone action comedy horror romance and some drama this film can't be taken too seriously otherwise you'd go in but if you leave your brain at the door and just watch the film for some fun you're bound to enjoy it br br great special effects excellent action cute twins cool hk actors fun film br br i'd recommend it to anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863691329956055 Review: slow moving but smart passes you by as if you lived it filled with thought provoking ideas art race and being cool that one thing hit me hard was the ideas about the rock n' roll lifestyles br br all the performances were improvised i will say it again all the performances were improvised sounds like a gimmick but its not it makes these characters real and like some one you would hang with this also an amazing thing when you think about how strong the character are in this film right from the beginning in the title sequence it immediately establish ben as an outcast by the way he moves though the crowd br br okay it breaks down like this if your a person who lives the jazz rocker lifestyle of cool you will like it if your smart and understand great cinema from total crap you will love it and if your both then it might be you br br but if your none of these then you will probably think its boring and say it doesn't follow one line and write a crap review like ben Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4135340750217438 Review: 12 17 01 all i can do with this film is improvise on my impressions i wasn't given the changes don't know the score and am not in the genre i always had problems following chord changes anyway trumpet player so i was pretty well limited to doing the basic keep the tune in mind and ad lib around that what jammed me up about this incredibly moody black and white blues piece was the knot it gave me in my head and heart in trying to figure out whether to go with the ensemble or pick out a path along the tune story i guess i went with the tune as usual i kept getting lost on the changes too deep extensive over my head probably still it was a gas to try to keep pace i admired the actors' playing to the theme and story line i didn't see some things or things others seem to i didn't feel the light skin gal was trying to pass as much as she was either oblivious to the color issue or was trying to ignore it at first later she came back fighting the brooding light skin young man his trumpet mas ludicrous was ambiguous ambivalent and perhaps his best feature remote what i thought after the shadow curtain closed on this provocative piece is the foundation of a thing like this is it a way of finding reality by setting up a stage it with expressive characters and giving them a melody and theme is it any more real or truthful than a well crafted script without the benefit of editing and is improvisation heroic than crafted work where is there greater or clearer truth in retrospective art craft or in and well i am still lost in this question i loved the film it got me lost in a cool blue foggy evening where i just had to go home and get out my horn guess what i broke out in a twelve bar blues riff tried and true couldn't make myself stray from the tune reality is just too scary says give them a 7 and more i'm on break Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.946116030216217 Review: improvisation was used to a groundbreaking degree in this film but it only functions as a novelty no greater truth about the situation is got by asking the actors to improvise the performances are not improved by improvisation because the actors now have twice as much to worry about not only whether they're delivering the line well but whether the line itself is any good so that's why the performances in many robert altman films are often really because the actors aren't really confident saying lines which they've made up and therefore aren't sure are any good br br and quite honestly often its not very good often the dialogue doesn't really follow from one line to another or fit the surroundings br br it with an unpredictable youthful energy but honestly i found it hard to follow and concentrate on it meanders so badly br br nevertheless a fascinating raw piece of film and commendable 100 for taking the power over the green light into the street br br there are some generally great things in it this joke for example br br i'm a dancer what sort of a dancer like a ballet dancer oh no exotic br br and the whole party scene its in the following trip to the park and the scene where the boys go looking at statues br br 2 5 i wouldn't say they're worth 2 hours of your time though Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08964554965496063 Review: hey belmondo look there's anna great american improvised new wave or independent you want to call it that not as good as godard or truffaut and not flawless but hey such realism style warmth and humor i love that ny accent you don't know nothing forget about it just like the french new wave it's about young people partying falling in love or just hanging around is so cute she's adorable wonderful ben also good reminds me of belmondo a film you won't forget br br a steady 26 5 out of 31 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9743590950965881 Review: it should be noted that this movie was not improvised as you're probably thinking of it despite what the title at the end suggests the movie was heavily scripted and rehearsed cassavetes didn't have enough money to support the inevitably high production costs of an improvisational sort of movie even if he had wanted to produce such a thing the improvisation of the movie is contained in the actors' performances and the emotions that they draw out of the lines br br that said allow me to say that this is a stunning work that i'm sure i'll come back to again and again the depths of emotion that cassavetes is able to draw out of the smallest gestures and interactions is incredible i have no idea how he was able to direct such amazing performances out of the actors especially under the conditions he worked this is truly a magnificent landmark of film that i would recommend to anyone interested in exploring beyond the hollywood mold Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614710211753845 Review: seven months since a revelatory viewing of faces i finally found a dvd copy of cassavetes' first feature shot on a shoestring in manhattan and in his acting workshop on ad sets shadows was the culmination of months of improvisational in which the mostly amateur actors developed bonds with one another invented their characters and polished their techniques to give their filmed performances just the right tenor of spontaneous familiarity this intimate approach led to some incredibly daring work in e seymour cassel his hands down lynn throat in an attempt to revive her from an as the actors' utter conviction here honest moments like and tony's post assessment of their relationship and ben's at a black woman's touch as a manifestation of his racial confusion and self loathing a homemade production in the best sense the out of sync dubbing and sound recording and the cinematography and up close camera setups build an atmosphere that perfectly suits cassavetes' nuanced vision of human relationships as perpetual works in progress marked by desperate emotional and wistful attempts at communication and understanding charles largely improvised jazz score is an ideal complement to the film's vision of living by the moment a mantra by which cassavetes worked and seemingly lived Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647027850151062 Review: shadows breathes the smell of new york's streets like no film before it this kick off of cassavetes' directorial work is as atmospheric as political and the initial spark for a in american cinema br br maybe it for watching cassavetes' first work in a double feature with another debut godard's à bout de both films shaped the cinematic production of their countries beyond decades and both breathe a peculiar lightness and which was later rarely achieved by those filmmakers in their career br br shadows tells from three afro american siblings ben ben and hugh hugh the story is set in the new york jazz milieu and the driving rhythms on the soundtrack play a main part for the sometimes almost dreamlike atmosphere which draws through the entire film there's not much happening in the plot the everyday life of the three siblings is defined by problems in love relationship or in their jobs but on both levels without moralizing cassavetes simply describes the mechanism of racial in public and in private life it was regarding to the cinematic depiction of racism a breakthrough film in the us br br this film owes also a lot to the performances of the three leading actors which were all almost completely unknown before especially ben established with his energetic portrayal the image of a new self conception of young urban blacks in america an image which spike lee's films of the 80s and 90s none of those three extremely talented actors was able to start a big career afterwards hollywood wasn't and isn't ready to expand its star system and that is why and only found small artistic in tv and independent films later on br br perhaps shadows is one of the less beautiful films ever shot and one of the most beautiful ones at the same time a film of shades and spaces with a camera that merely watches the stream of life in the crowded street corners bars hotel apartments inducing an intriguing ramble through new york's vibrant streets Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801605343818665 Review: this film is amazing while not perfect by hollywood standards it encompasses a gentle look at the wide divide between rich and poor black and white that is true in many parts of the world it handles the audience with kid gloves while delivering a truthful look at societal problems the children are beautiful take special note of the young man who plays the friendships that develop are universally true anyone can relate to the choices these young people have to make the influence of adults is interesting it appears to be taken from real life experiences as there are its of conversations and interactions much like a child would remember experiencing i would highly recommend this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860895872116089 Review: shadows is often acclaimed as the film that was the breakthrough for american independent cinema whether thats true or not it is an undeniably important film one whose influence can be traced all the way to today's sundance fodder here is a film which tackles controversial topics of the day namely racism and refuses to give easy answers and show them in a manipulative fashion also it deals with sex in a frank manner that hollywood wouldn't even discuss until the graduate br br still the question remains is it as powerful today as when it was originally released the answer is yes while many important films are hard to watch and dated nowadays shadows retains every ounce of emotional resonance when viewed now it deals with racism as a personal issue and not a political one so its still relevant plus it works as a great time capsule capturing the 1950s beat generation and new york art scene in a way possibly no other film has br br on a technical level its admittedly uneven cassavetes had yet to gain full confidence as a director and the choppy editing reflects the film's low budget still the film's story is remains powerful plus the acting considering the inexperience of the cast and improvisational nature is phenomenal all around the actors create realistic characters ones who remain sympathetic despite their often less than admirable actions shadows is absolutely mandatory viewing for film buffs 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924052357673645 Review: watching john cassavetes debut film is a strange experience even if you've seen improvisational films before br br the first thing you notice is it's right off it's obvious some of the characters are screwing up their lines but then you step back from the situation as you sink deeper into these people's intimate exchanges and you ask yourself do i ever stumble over my words the answer of course is sure we all do it's unfortunate that most of the in this respect come early in the picture because by about twenty minutes you've sunk so deep in you wouldn't know it if a bomb went off behind you br br the next thing you notice or maybe you notice it hours or days after the film ends is that you never saw any substantial plot yet the themes and the poetry of the dialog and characters never leave you in fact the treatment of the role race plays in the everyday lives of these characters is always there but it's so that even they aren't aware of how it's informing their opinions of themselves their self consciousness their perceived status or the fate of their relationships br br the title is appropriate because you get a full spectrum of blacks whites and and not just in the skin of the characters leila truly remarkable here is an afro american caucasian her two brothers are white and dark afro american the irony is that they exist in what is undoubtedly the most tolerant atmosphere of the time beat driven upper east west and there are still conflicts within and around themselves br br i don't think i've ever seen a movie with such a subtle delivery or technique it's a lot like absorbing a really great piece of gallery art and then just nodding off in bliss as you think back to the images it evoked days later br br great and extras on the criterion disc arguably the first truly experimental independent film ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808973670005798 Review: what is there to say about an anti establishment film that was produced in a time of such void social indifference and first major independent film was not an instant box office success and still has not received the critical attention it deserves i draw comparisons to this wave of american independent projects consisting of such filmmakers as robert frank and harry smith with the burgeoning scene emerging in paris in the late 1950's known as the french new wave br br they discussed poetry and philosophy and vulnerability at a time when the rest of the culture was obsessed with american cultural supremacy even at this stage this peculiar highly spontaneous brand of filmmaking fought against the establishment of such political and that held the development of the arts in check in the mid twentieth century br br film examines race relations and portrays man as weak in the face of love because we as a culture are blinded by our own race bias and prejudice the great element to most of work is that his films have almost a reversal minimalist effect a mental reaction is evoked through subtle character relations not so much imagery this is why his work seems to linger because he takes a more intimate approach to defining that rely less heavily on explicit actions and more upon interpretation br br although my favourite film is this one is his most important Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976763129234314 Review: in the end credits of shadows after we read by john cassavetes' some white letters on the screen can be seen the film you have just seen is improvised they say i am always pursuing the fact that words are so important in movies since filmmakers started using them because basically there's no film without a screenplay and many other reasons br br cassavetes pursued the same goal and he believed in the freedom of words shadows is the perfect example it's a film with no real main characters with no real main plot lines it's mostly people in different situations talking yes some of the situations are connected but cassavetes apparently always in a rush to get to the talking uses a fast forward technique when the characters are going somewhere or escaping from someone and are not speaking br br appearances are everything in this movie for example there's a brilliant score full of jazz influences and a lot of fantastic and there's one character that says he's a jazz musician and plays the trumpet ben all the characters' names are the same names the actors' however we never see him play the trumpet or jam with a band he doesn't even talk about music and just wanders with his friends around the city they do talk a lot and about anything that's in their minds going from how intelligent each of them are to the hilarious analysis of a sculpture br br shadows is funny in its intellectual references in parts like the one above because these friends are not cultured the only important female character in the film though wants to be an intellectual but again she has one very interesting conversation with an older man at a party about a book she's trying to write and about how to confront reality but nothing to do with being intellectual at that same party a woman is actually making an intellectual statement full of complexity and asks a guy beside her do you agree yes he says but you can tell he doesn't know what she's talking about br br another character a singer hugh talks about his glory days in occasions and we see him perform only once but no references to the musical industry there the focus of cassavetes is the relationship with his manager rupert which most of the time involves about trivial stuff and not real talks so the trumpet important deal in shadows is the time he spends with his friends the intellectual wannabe girl's is her way of handling romantic relationships one of the movie's strong points and the is the bond with his br br the reason why performances are not important in this movie is simple cassavetes needed people who could master improvisation without if they were actually good i believe some of them aren't but they surely know how to improvise in a scene and you can notice how well they do it shadows is not about performers it's about a way of making cinema based on the magic of conversation and there you could say that performances mean something br br that's why in every conversation the camera is like a stalker constantly on the eyes of every character constantly looking for the expressions that come with natural speech there's a scene where the trumpet player and his friends are trying to pick up some girls they are three so each of them sits beside one girl the girls are three two in three different tables they all talk at the same time and the camera shoots through the table and sometimes the friends look at each other while they say whatever they are natural Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9175737500190735 Review: in many ways the filmic career of independent film making legend john cassavetes is the polar opposite of someone like alfred hitchcock the consummate studio director where hitchcock treated his actors as cattle cassavetes sought to work with them where every element in a hitchcock shot is composed cassavetes cared less for the way a scene was figuratively composed than in how it felt or what it conveyed emotionally hitchcock's tales were always plot first narratives with the human element put in the background cassavetes put the human experience forefront in every one of his films if some things did not make much sense logically so be it br br one can see this even from his very first film shadows filmed with a 16mm hand held camera on a shoe string budget of about 40 000 in manhattan with cassavetes' acting workshop company and touted as an film the story is rather simple as it follows the lives of three black sibling benny ben a and no account hugh hugh a washed up singer and the younger sister of both the film's three main arcs deal with failures as a nightclub and his friendship with his manager rupert rupert in an about manhattan with his two no account pals and first with a white boy tony anthony ray who does not realize light skinned race even after her then with stiff and proper jones who may be a misogynist br br in the first arc nothing much happens except dark skinned hugh gets to on how degraded he feels to be singing in low class and opening shows for girly acts he dreams of making it big in new york or even paris but one can tell he is the type of man who will continue himself of his meager skill for the one time we actually get to hear him sing he shows he's a marginal talent at best that rupert keeps encouraging him gives us glimpses into how destructive friendships work but this is the least important of the three while this film is better overall than say martin scorsese's first film a decade later who's that knocking at my door another tale of failed romance and frustrated new yorkers it has none of the brilliant moments acting wise nor that that film has it also is not naturalistic for naturalism in art is a very difficult thing to achieve especially in film although the 1950s era manhattan exteriors at ground level is a gem to relive while shadows may indeed be an important film in regards to the history of the independent film circuit it certainly is nowhere near a great film parts of it are preachy poorly acted scenes end willy almost like blackout sketches and sometimes are cut off seemingly in the middle all in all it's a very sloppy job especially the atrocious jazz score that is often out of with the rest of the film as cassavetes proved that as a director at least in his first film he was a good actor the only reason for anyone to see shadows is because cassavetes ultimately got better with later films and this gives a clue as to his later working style br br the national film has rightly declared this film worthy of preservation as this is all in keeping with the of art cassavetes long as by this quote never seen an exploding helicopter i've never seen anybody go and blow somebody's head off so why should i make films about them but i have seen people destroy themselves in the smallest way i've seen people i've seen people hide behind political ideas behind dope behind the sexual revolution behind fascism behind hypocrisy and i've myself done all these things so i can understand them what we are saying is so gentle it's we have problems terrible problems but our problems are human problems ' that this film is is true but that truth is not synonymous with its being it is in the difference between these two where great art truly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739940166473389 Review: 1st watched 8 26 2001 8 out of 10 dir john cassavetes well done early independent film by cassavetes introduced a style that was much different than what hollywood shows it's audience this movie also introduced some very taboo subjects especially the actual racism that probably was prevalent all over the country but was not displayed by the mostly white controlled filmmakers of the time about the only black actors that had much respect at this time were the ones that acted and displayed personality like whites aka sidney poitier besides this the idea of ending a film without truly concluding the relationships that began leaves many moviegoers dumbfounded but actually makes the viewers realize that life is like this it goes on i prefer this kind of an ending because it makes you think more about the characters and what may happen next and the conclusions are not just laid out for you the movie follows the lives of people a couple of people who have a brief relationship and happen to be opposite skin colors then we watch what happens when the white man realizes what he's done this is done very well and makes the movie very special the acting is supposedly done which makes the movie even more amazing i guess you can say i liked this movie if you can't tell if you can find it check out this classic early independent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798063039779663 Review: it ends with the declaration that the film you have just seen was an improvisation at once making you feel like an idiot for thinking an improvisation was an good movie and astounded at cassavetes' genius once again of course cassavetes told some guy it wasn't really an improvisation per se on his deathbed so it's the story about a light skinned black woman who passes for white and her family another passing for white brother named ben and a black black brother named when she falls in love with a white jerk named tony he is surprised when he finds out she's black and from there it goes on about the three main characters' individual aspirations and shortcomings is a jazz singer in the process of becoming a failure still hopelessly depressed over tony and ben is and violent in general in desperate need of something to shock him out of his stale patterns of existence overall i suppose it's really about vs change in human life i suspect that cassavetes had the plot organized enough and it was just the dialogue that was improvised the dialogue itself is very uneven sometimes somebody will say something very memorable other times it's memorably awkward what's amazing is the extent of the amateur actors' embodiment of their characters cassavetes went through the acting class he was teaching at the time he decided to do shadows in the ears of the ten best students and this was the result the guys playing ben and are very good at first i didn't like but as the film progressed you see more and more she's one of those actors who gets better as the tension and drama builds not necessarily the best with small talk shadows is hailed by many as the of the indie film movement made in 1959 and it's definitely recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897017478942871 Review: john decided as his first film obviously as one shot on a shoestring in new york to not even have a script with dialog and delivers a 1959 feature equivalent of larry david's curb your enthusiasm all the actors know what to do and say and even have the right look in their eyes when they talk in other words it's one of the most realistic looks at the beat generation sweetly in it's score and telling a tale of racial tensions a group of black siblings are the center point with one trying to get better gigs than the average strip club and has a sister much more light skinned than him who gets with a white man in a relationship which both sides the film however isn't exclusively about that cassavettes likes to have his characters wander around new york city which not many films did in 1959 1960 and his style of storytelling is like that of the improvisational jazz artists of the day dated to be sure but worth a glance for film buffs martin scorsese named this as one of his influences Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727686047554016 Review: i had never seen a film by john cassavetes up until two years ago when i first saw the killing of a chinese in a berlin cinema which i found interesting to put it but not so special i instantly wanted to see more of his work since then i tried with an emphasis on tried watching his other work shadows in particular i must admit it took me a a while before i actually enjoyed the film at first the raw and improvised way cassavetes it was shot put me off somewhat and i thought of it as an original absolutely but flawed and dated experiment but now upon reviewing these little imperfections make it look so fresh even today br br shot on a minimal budget of 40 000 with a skeleton six person crew shadows offers an observation of the tensions and lives of three siblings in an african american family in which two of the three siblings ben ben and are light skinned and able to pass for white cassavetes demanded that the actors retain their real names to reflect the actual conflicts within the group but saw the film as being concerned with human problems as opposed imply to racial ones cassavetes shot the film in ten minute takes and editing a reaction against hollywood production values cassavetes main inspiration at least in the cinematic style the film was shot were the italian neo whilst also admiration for welles' pioneering spirit the use of amateurs and improvisation might resemble some of the italian neo realist directors but with his score by charles the film feels very different very american unlike anything made before really br br the song with the girls i feel like a pop or something feels like light years back to me ancient history but no matter how dated it might look it still makes a delightful time capsule of late fifties new york today i think it's this is one of the first films made aspiring filmmakers realize they could shoot an independent film without hollywood improvised and without a real budget seymour cassel who acted and was involved in shadows claims it was jules the naked city 1948 that was the first and inspired them all but i think this was the one that really opened the eyes of aspiring independent american filmmakers br br camera 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844302535057068 Review: the remarkable sometimes infuriating often brilliant films of john cassavetes occupy a unique position in american low budget partly improvised inspired by documentary and related to underground film they have nevertheless frequently managed to reach a wide and profoundly appreciative br br after drama studies the young cassavetes quickly made his name as an unusually intense actor often appearing in films about rebellious youth such as crime in the streets and edge of the city br br setting up an actors' workshop he worked to transform an improvisational experiment into his feature the result shadows taking three years to complete and partly financed by his performances in tv's johnny was a breakthrough in american about the effect of racism on an already fraught relationship between two black men and their sister two of whom pass for white the film is impressive for its seemingly style and naturalistic plot was minimal mood and emotional apparent truth were Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9522411227226257 Review: i enjoyed very much the movie wooden camera i think it's a little bit influenced by the brazilian movie city of god but maybe this between the two tracks possible to follow crime and art in social neighborhood are a reality br br i think the films made by are really beautiful i don't think it's unreal that he shoot such good films because there's a lot of artists that don't have any type of education and can be really genius br br i enjoyed very much the soundtrack it's adjusted to the pictures br br see the movie it's good to show how can be a life in a social neighborhood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9367295503616333 Review: 1959 was a landmark in the world of film several great directors of the classic era were releasing career classics that ranked among their best just a look at the titles is hitchcock's north by northwest billy wilder's some like it hot howard rio bravo douglas sirk's imitation of life add a couple from the previous year orson welles' touch of evil hitch's vertigo and nick ray's wind across the and you've got a pretty good summing up of what was possible within the classic hollywood style br br at the same time two films appeared that hinted at a whole new way of making films one was jean luc godard's breathless the other was john cassavetes shadows the two films had certain things in common largely improvised acting by non stars cameras low budgets and a certain youthful jazzy in certain ways though they couldn't be farther apart godard was still a believer in the director as of style he knew more about film than most hollywood producers and breathless was filled with the of the classic crime film cassavetes on the other hand was an actor and a refugee from new york's underground theater scene his first film shows him little impressed with the cinema and a big believer in actors godard's film constantly references it's own artifice whereas shadows aims for a certain kind of naturalism br br it doesn't reach it mainly because naturalism is a myth particularly in cinema but it feels powerful kinetic but like the cool jazz on the score certainly the main inspiration for the filmmaking style on display here it ultimately doesn't hold together mainly because cassavetes' actors here are amateurish where cassavetes style requires strong imaginative actors his later work with gena rowlands ben and peter falk blows this out of the water due to the director's technical inexperience some bits of dialogue had to be later which defeats the freshness of the improvisation still it's fascinating to watch both for the great moments like the scene where leila talks about her with losing her virginity and to watch a groundbreaking artist finding his way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982584536075592 Review: this was really a pleasure to see the dialogue was for the most part absolutely outstanding i thought the women's roles were a little better written which is a nice surprise the performances were uniformly very good too frank it a little when he goes into his various cons but this might be his for what i see as weaknesses in how the character is written he's very good otherwise harry does similarly well with a slightly underwritten character tony some of the character's scenes slightly ursula burton is excellent as sister theresa really carrying the film through some of its weaknesses seymour cassel and louise fletcher are a little underused here though i liked their work as always shirley jones malick jill and faye grant are very good also i couldn't help thinking grant reminded me a little of catherine o'hara here cloris leachman rather tears into her role with reasonably good results br br i wish there had been more of a sure hand behind the camera though sometimes the framing or staging seemed a bit off or awkward the closeups seemed overused or used to me and we don't always go from scene to scene as smoothly as we'd like some of the tough guy approach to the federal agent music costuming was too over the top for me as well and the few fantasy sequences didn't really work but there are things that were very well done the opening sequence set in buffalo around 1970 for example and frankly all of the scenes regarding church work i suspect the writer and actress liked the character a lot which helps the scenes between malick and are very good br br the plot is probably a bit there seem to be a few too many schemes going on at once to keep them all straight at times and the coincidences got to be a little too much and i was a little bothered by the ending should we really be rooting for their biggest con yet to succeed but the ride along the way is very enjoyable it would be nice to see more independent movies like this one made br br 7 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888179302215576 Review: manna from heaven is a terrific film that is both predictable and unpredictable at the same time you know that the characters after finding out that the so called gift from god was actually a loan will pay back the money and that everyone will be happy at the end but how they get there is not as obvious the scenes are often funny and occasionally touching as the characters evaluate their lives and where they are going the cast of veteran actors are more than just a nostalgia trip frank shirley jones and cloris leachman prove that they are capable of more than playing the mother or mary's friend phyllis while jill and malick play characters different than we have seen on their tv series ursula burton's portrayal of the nun is both touching and funny at the same time with out making fun of nuns or the church if you are looking for a movie with a terrific cast some good music including a shirley jones rendition of the way you look tonight and an uplifting ending give this one a try i don't think you will be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364434480667114 Review: really enjoyed manna from heaven if you liked my big fat greek wedding you will like this too once the story line is set it begins to keep you guessing the outcome i think we'll be hearing more from five sisters productions i know i'll be watching for their next movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7635694742202759 Review: no bullets no secret agents a story that is entertaining funny and believable met some of the producers actors in this film at the theater they seemed as interesting in person as their characters on screen you may not hear about this movie on tv with high dollar ad spots but it is definitely worth checking out i have spent 8 for a movie ticket on a lot of other movies that weren't this entertaining looking forward to future projects by this production company Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9414505958557129 Review: this was a great movie and safe for the entire family which one doesn't see much of anymore my wife and i and 15 year old son loved it even though you had an inkling of how it would end it continued to be a fun journey and the final ending surprised us there should be more movies like this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96341872215271 Review: manna from heaven is a light comedy that uses exaggeration of human foibles to entertain the audience throughout the film there is the expectation that goodness will surface in each situation the result is that the movie goer finds himself herself sitting with this silly grin on his her face peace in his her heart and high expectations for human kind watching this movie was a most pleasant experience i would venture to say uplifting experience but some would say that sounds corny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9250085353851318 Review: its a feel good movie that made me feel good some in this genre can be sickly sweet but this script is restrained the movie is funny and fun the acting is great br br if this were a musical i would have left the theater humming the tunes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8590720295906067 Review: i thoroughly enjoyed manna from heaven the hopes and dreams and perspectives of each of the characters is endearing and we the audience get to know each and every one of them warts and all and the ending was a great wonderful and uplifting surprise thanks for the experience i'll be looking forward to more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725415110588074 Review: saw the movie last night w o knowing anything about it nothing else out seemed interesting and i had a buffalo connection to this movie grad it was a very enjoyable movie liked the pace it picks up after a slow beginning and story well written plot and good character development and relationships highly recommend it to anyone who likes to see movies that have interesting stories found myself talking about this movie afterwards over a few beers most discussions don't last more than a few minutes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7954214215278625 Review: yes maybe there are parts of this film which require belief a little but that doesn't take anything away from the film's charm and wonder it was shown as part of our town's youth film festival and was the favourite which is not surprising the subject matter coming together in a race torn though post apartheid south africa is highly topical and the treatment of the theme is inspirational of course as the previous comment mentions the film does have its shortcomings but the realism of the setting and the way the director treats his subject matter these shortcomings i saw this with my wife and we returned the same evening with the children a film to watch discuss and act upon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.952397882938385 Review: inspired casting charming and witty throughout much like the in the opening moments of the film the story floats along magically until you are emotionally invested in its outcome the city of buffalo has never looked better kudos to the burton sisters and the entire cast for a job well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9262609481811523 Review: colorful characters family relationships coping with hardships living with fun and humor this film has it all and more what a great man and woman ' story with a top notch plot and script it offers just clean fun lots of laughter many smiles and pure entertainment for the whole family other reviewers describe the story some i'll just offer this comparison teaser — it's part best of show grumpy old men millions and some other comedy and life flicks rolled into one br br this gem of a film most likely had limited release and is probably not very available to rent but it's now out on dvd and i highly recommend it for purchase if you like good old fashioned fun and entertaining films for the family you can't miss with manna from heaven this film is a sure fire cure for the blues or to chase the gloom away on nasty weather days or rough times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596079587936401 Review: at a time when hollywood thinks that louder faster and are better manna from heaven is comedic and touching look at something we've all thought about what would i do if a load of money fell from the sky br br interestingly it took the characters many years to realize that the money hadn't made a single difference in their lives they all become what they were destined to be unfortunately in most cases what they became was unhappy in spite of their good fortune all those years ago br br while manna offers the familiar hollywood storyline of good vs evil or in the case generosity vs greed what sets this film apart is that good wins out by evil not by crushing it br br i think the important message of this film is that you can change the world even if you do it one person at a time Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6194478869438171 Review: if hollywood had the of the audience at heart we would see 20 films a year with the kind of wholesome that is behind this film there are several experiences of personal growth in this movie and while the characters are still very human even the lessons learned are not that greed will profit you or do unto others whatever you want as long as you are okay with it no this is what our sad lives need more sense more love more do unto others as you would have done unto you more hope thanks ursula this movie has an intelligent wit not mama cracks that run rampant in the so called comedies people need to feel good this movie will make you feel good and possibly inspire you to better your life and the lives of others every person counts in ticket sales this is a truly independent film if you want more quality films you have to support them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.940993070602417 Review: i didn't know much about this movie going in my roommate kind of dragged me into it i was so pleasantly surprised the plot really grabbed my attention and held it and the characters are well drawn and realistic the screenplay is very clever and funny and the cast does great things with it and the best part is that it managed to be entertaining without any explicit sex or violence if this movie comes anywhere into your area you really should go see it stand up for this little film it is worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698261022567749 Review: my wife and i struggle to find movies like this that are clean and yet enjoyable for adults if you can't find a cinema that is playing it call your cinema and request it bravo five sisters productions for courage and creative endeavor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954502522945404 Review: two things can happen when an ensemble cast is brought together either you are left walking out of the theater asking why ' or you receive manna from heaven a delightful comedy from the burton sisters whose mother not only provided inspiration but the screenplay itself ursula burton plays theresa a nun whose friend's and family had always believed she was touched by g d when money falls from the sky the clan use young faith that the money was gift from the heavens to allow all their dreams to come true years pass and we find theresa returned home to her native buffalo she comes to the realization that the gift needs to be and calls together her friends and family academy award winners shirley jones louise fletcher and cloris leachman to return the debt before easter sunday the money has long since been spent and all the characters find themselves in financial difficulties shirley jones and frank are a husband and wife con team that teach the all important in life of how to dress for winter in buffalo and my personal favorite they expect you to take the when visiting a restaurant the audience can only hope that if theresa does reach her goal that that someone won't run off with the money the movie teaches us that it is not money but ourselves that make our and other's dreams come true every action has an outcome not just for you but the community around you when looking into the mirror we see ourselves as we'd like to be manna from heaven answers the question of how other's can see the image we'd most like to reflect the have done a superb job directing the cast to break out of their and create new and inventive characters in the day of multi million dollar budgets this low budget indy proves it is not the cash in hand but true talent that will draw the biggest laughs malick the american president just shoot me adds a special flavor to this already talented cast Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8527492880821228 Review: manna from heaven is heavenly this is a movie for the family teens and grandparents can enjoy it together but it isn't syrupy sweet or silly the characters really are characters the plot is somewhat complex and you have to pay attention but it's like putting a puzzle together as it all falls into place bit by bit the period beginning is like watching an old photo album or remembering back when it's extremely well done with very accurate hairstyles and costumes the story moves along quickly with twists turns and lots of fun br br a special treat is to watch the large cast of familiar faces many of whom we haven't seen in much too long a time part of the fun is to recognize and name them mentally as they appear though this can be distracting cloris leachman by the end of the film looks as if she's had a make over on oprah i had never seen faye grant in a movie only knew her as grace's mother in the tv series saving grace she was great even minus the southern accent and i didn't even recognize shelly duvall the five sisters who created this very lovely film are a very talented quintet and sister theresa is a heavenly treasure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9330050945281982 Review: what a great cast for this movie the timing was excellent and there were so many clever lines several times i was still laughing minutes after they were delivered i found manna from heaven to have some surprising moments and while there were things i was thinking would happen the way they came together was anything but predictable this movie is about hope and wrongs i left the theater feeling inspired to do the right thing bravo to the five sisters Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8635502457618713 Review: i found this move beautiful enjoyable and uplifting initially the local sites in the film which was filmed here in buffalo intrigued me later i found myself lost in the power of the film how do you repay a gift from god the ability of characters to rise above their base and respond to the touch from god warmed my heart the entire audience applauded at the conclusion of the film i left the theater with a in my step joy in my heart and hope for the human race what more can any film do hollywood i hope your paying attention america does like positive upbeat films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674696326255798 Review: this was a random rental at the video store but i was impressed from the start wooden camera is a gem of a 2nd feature by an engaging director the film captures deeply insightful moments and several often times frustrating and complicated social interactions young interracial friends would experience in a modern post apartheid south africa the young actors are quite good and well directed in their approach to the core material and the dialogue is natural and interesting the film is very rich in visuals providing a frame by frame study of deeper understanding and fulfillment without falling into iconic stereotypes and clichés the musical score to the film adds body to the film without being after watching it the second time i tracked down the dvd on amazon and have been happy ever since Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667301177978516 Review: being from the buffalo area i was well aware of the movie having read many articles in local i was most impressed with the movie especially its clever plot the acting and the local scenes nice to see so many older quality stars in the various roles i feel that especially those of us over 50 will find the movie excellent and you can leave the theater feeling that your time was well spent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588721990585327 Review: as a native of the city where the story takes place buffalo ny it's fun to see the local sites but the story line is so local and fun too br br the small scale promoting of this film requires strong word of mouth to accomplish the wide viewing it deserves please make this film the success the big fat greek wedding was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152613282203674 Review: manna from is a delightfully compelling film br br within the shifting paradox of values in middle class americans from 40 years ago to the present day the plot the concerns and hopes of an interesting range of damon characters br br their struggles with moral dilemmas on what might have been ' hopes to yet fulfill youthful dreams romantic and hit it combine to make a most entertaining film rather than relying upon in your sexual the burgeoning relationship between and mac bake is subtle but clear his the knot in her at the art gallery and their heat in their poker game is outstanding br br the script's crisp writing is skillfully interpreted by an outstanding star and supporting cast one of the few films i have ever to see twice in its opening run manna from definitely warrants national distribution br br conrad f Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626531600952148 Review: in the wasteland that hollywood productions have become of late this movie in and of itself is truly manna from heaven br br in what could best be described as a cute movie approximately years of movie acting experience give or take 100 years lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit remorse and redemption about a catholic family in buffalo ny br br truly well to take its place in the feel good movie genre this quiet little independent film by the burton five sisters productions company will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart all while your faith in mankind br br from the spectacular opening scene shots of buffalo ny to the final credits the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family anywhere yet somehow this particular gathering of family and family by association in a small non house in buffalo more than fits the bill if you've never been to buffalo you'll leave the theater with thoughts of shuffling off for a visit shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint down to earth tone to the film which suits it just fine the quiet beauty of the queen city of the great compliments rather than detracts from the tale that is being told if only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's second cities instead of running off to a somewhere the end results would be so much more believable br br great performances by shirley jones frank wendy malick jill and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent hollywood's flavor of the week any time br br go see this movie br br you've wandered in hollywood's desert for too long Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9104679226875305 Review: we went to see manna from heaven my husband two friends and i and we all enjoyed the film the characters are funny the story is amusing and so much like real life i think that is what i liked most just seeing something believable no murders no sci fi just good clean fun it is something you could take your children or elderly parents to and not worry how many of those are around anymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9170277118682861 Review: i thoroughly enjoyed gabrielle burton's story of a mysterious gift and how it effects it in the past and present the talented burton family of five film making sisters an author mother and dancing dad offer a charming plot edited for clarity memorably chosen songs and a beautifully filmed piece that made me laugh and cry as the characters' invited me into their there was a farce like attitude about this work with touching undertones of innocent wonder Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629261493682861 Review: i would recommend this film to anyone who is searching for a relaxing fun filled thought provoking movie the absence of sex and violence made for a most pleasant evening i especially enjoyed the buffalo scene but that's probably because i live a short distance from there even so this film could have been produced in any city it's the theme that's so important here i'm just grateful that manna from heaven dropped down on us try it you'll like it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8721844553947449 Review: this film is not your typical hollywood fare though the are so bad i often tend to stay away from movies rather than be disappointed however this little low budget gem is thoroughly loveable and enjoyable and definitely a keeper the actors are as varied as the characters they portray the buffalo setting is charming what a pretty city and the story sparkles the lack of gratuitous violence sex and the f word doesn't detract in the least take the kids take grandma take a break from hollywood i give it an 11 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.702197253704071 Review: when i first saw the movie i thought it was sweet a family movie for the rest of the night and over the next couple of days though clever moments and funny lines kept creeping back into my thoughts and our conversation there's a lot going on classic elements of farce good character acting and story line is just hysterical it a feel good movie the wit and fun it's smarter than it seems just like it's a wonderful life is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852550029754639 Review: the squire of is one of the sillier episodes of star trek and therefore one of the most entertaining ones the entertainment factor is generally speaking fueled by the stand off between william shatner and the hilarious guest star william campbell br br during an routine mission suddenly vanishes into thin air and kirk follows soon after wards spock immediately begins looking for his missing colleagues and though he'd hate to admit it friends while the two stranded must deal with the mysterious all powerful flamboyant campbell the self proclaimed squire of a being capable of creating or destroying anything he wants through the sheer power of his mind br br at first sight the plot may seem recycled from previous episodes honestly are there any sci fi shows that didn't feature at least one god like character but that feeling vanishes pretty quickly thanks to the script's winning use of exaggerated humor all conveyed through deliberately camp performance his is essentially the trek version of a spoiled child in the body of an adult while his ignorance fueled curiosity for the human race his knowledge is quite limited probably served as inspiration for gene roddenberry when he came up with the character of q for the next generation pilot some two decades after this episode aired br br in short the key to appreciating the squire of is this silly doesn't necessarily equal bad Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5042730569839478 Review: this was a nice film it had a interesting storyline that was executed pretty well in the later part of the film the storyline kinda reminded me of the city of god but this one is done in a more nicer way in comparison it had what i really loved a of surrealism some pretty interesting cinematography thru the wooden camera i'm not sure if it was culturally correct but it definitely you're view of south africa the actors were good for 1st timers most of them anyway i especially liked estelle character which made this movie pretty enjoyable what is interesting though was that it makes you ask about your own life are you really doing what you really love or do you consent to the norm the around you definitely worth a watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842237830162048 Review: the theme is controversial and the depiction of the hypocritical and sexually starved india is excellent nothing more to this film there is a lack of good dialogues why was the movie in english there was lack of continuity and lack of passion emotion in the acting Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44000107049942017 Review: if you had asked me how the movie was throughout the film i would have told you it was great however i left the theatre feeling unsatisfied after thinking a little about it i believe the problem was the pace of the ending i feel that the majority of the movie moved kind of slow and then the ending developed very fast so i would say the ending left me disappointed br br i thought that the characters were well developed costner and kutcher both portrayed their roles very well yes ashton kutcher can act also the different relationships between the characters seemed very real furthermore i thought that the different plot lines were well developed overall it was a good movie and i would recommend seeing it br br in conclusion good characters great plot poorly written edited ending still go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9434226751327515 Review: general is a super being who wants to play a little game with the crew of the enterprise a lot of extremely unlikely and nonsensical stuff seems to be happening and seems obsessed with the human practices of warfare and murder he seems to need to experience what he imagines to be a thrill and has created a human environment though a few hundred years out of date in which to play out his fantasies the environment is subtly and the crew immediately begins to spot the inconsistencies pretty soon it becomes clear that is not just an immature god but a very one regardless of how you feel about this one stick around for the twilight zone like ending it is well worth it br br as many have pointed out character inspired the more developed and amusing on going character q and you can see in john construction of that personality more than just shades of it is fun to compare how the four captains we have seen coping with q all deal with him so radically differently Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8995935320854187 Review: i did enjoy watching squire jerk around the crew in this episode though after a while the whole thing just seemed a little too long sure the histrionics were kind of funny for a while and the ending was a pretty good way to wrap the whole thing together i think the problem was that i enjoyed seeing when he was full of bravado and fun the fun seemed to vanish when became vindictive and nasty talk about a mood killer going from the obnoxious but affable host to the guy kirk to death but despite this the episode was enjoyable and worth my time for die hard this is a must see for others it's just a pretty run of the mill one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.927239716053009 Review: in the squire of kirk and his crew encounter a powerful super being who keeps the captain bones and a few captive for no apparent reason i could be wrong but i think this is the first star trek episode i ever saw and the program that made me hungry for more it is not one of the best episodes but the rock solid premise of an alien being who putting the crew in a corner is the kind of situation that makes the show so much fun to watch in a way the super humanoid one of star most famous characters next enigmatic q this episode is also memorable for creating a unique situation it is the first time is part of the action and the story allows the viewer to see what an endearing character can be when the story allows her too bad the show never fully explored this iconic figure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9123236536979675 Review: an apt description by spock of an all powerful into whose clutches fall the crew of the enterprise this was one sector of space our starship should have avoided first kirk simply disappear off the bridge a landing party follows them to the surface of an unknown planet and encounter a seemingly aristocratic man dressed in attire from an earth of many centuries past but he demonstrates abilities of someone or something far beyond human and doesn't register on medical the officers manage to escape back to the ship but like some bad cosmic penny keeps popping up he brings them all back including some female companionship to continue his games the dilemma now takes on elements of 'the most dangerous game' out in space and there's an even infuriating aspect to the crew's utter helplessness before such unbridled power br br what really makes this a great episode is the memorable performance by guest star campbell as the overpowering but not all knowing alien his character is obviously an early version of q who was introduced 20 years later in the pilot for the tng series confrontation scene with spock stands out among all the strange drama which unfolds as usual kirk quickly begins to look for possible weaknesses in his new nemesis despite being quite the answers to exactly what or who is are right in front of us the whole time so when we do learn the truth it makes complete sense in view of pitch perfect acting he indulges himself constantly before some unknown audience on things with a flair which is infectious but not quite right we can't quite pin it down at first but there's something missing here every few minutes his tone becomes sinister and the crew now appears to be in serious danger in a way you can't take your eyes off him always waiting to see what he does next actor john de captured that similar tone as q on the next generation series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976335346698761 Review: this is a beautifully filmed movie that questions the future of all indigenous peoples especially focusing on the of tibet the film moves at pace that may make some western viewers uncomfortable for some peoples life still proceeds at the same pace which it has for thousands of years this film follows a group of on their annual two month quest to get salt their tribe lives its life in a traditional manner slowly by modern standards and always accounting to their many gods this is a remarkable film one which will preserve a piece of what may unfortunately become history well worth the time don't be in a rush when you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713645577430725 Review: i think comments on the doc hit the nail on the head interesting film but very long it's definitely the antithesis to the new school of flashy sexy moore style there is no narrator no facts or side info and no other gimmicks what you see is what you get a glimpse into the vanishing world of the of tibet as a huge doc fan i was surprised how much i lost attention with this film namely due to the length and lack of dialogue in the end though i would recommend it if the subject matter sounds interesting to you it's beautifully shot informative and presents a valuable and closing window into the way of life of the and women all important attributes of a good doc but do put on a big pot of coffee it'll help Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670457243919373 Review: a documentary about a tribe in tibet going out to a dry lake to get salt does not sound very appealing but this is not a popcorn movie but a visual cultural feast whereby you of a rapidly vanishing of humanity the the epic songs and poetry the faith of a people who truly believe in following their own unique patterns of life are something the west had in the times of homer but that is now unfortunately completely foreign to most of us in the developed world we have lost the spiritual serenity that comes from following well established patterns of life often with dire mental consequences in our increasingly soulless society the film makers have woven us into the fabric of these poor but spiritually rich and scrappy and made us see that there was more to life than the shopping mall and pop culture so your land lines turn off your cells turn off the lights and sit back and ease yourself into a timeless adventure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9016440510749817 Review: is a long film for its genre and quite often the pace is much slower than that expected by western audiences that being said i enjoyed it thoroughly both in terms of interesting subject matter and the magnificent images this film contains some of the scenery is truly breathtaking and there is enough of interest that most should be able survive with minimal use of the fast forward br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9247490167617798 Review: yes fassbinder and are at the top of their game back in 1973 it's about the same subject but in my opinion it's a much better movie than the matrix 1999 at least it was 200 times cheaper very nice camera work by michael and the wonderful by mac at the end fassbinder is creating a very moody tone for the whole film it's a shame this movie was never released on dvd but now after 37 years they finally came to the conclusion that this tv movie is not only one of the best fassbinder films there are quiet a lot best fassbinder films it's a brilliant example for a science fiction movie done without much money buy it watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661833643913269 Review: it is an interesting fact that by and formal logic and abstract form about those that most people are not interested in but then around one thousand years after the computer began to the human thinking and the humans who were refusing to reflect questions of being other than biological physical and chemical ones suddenly felt paralyzed because they could not cope with the consequences that this computers would bring over night r w fassbinder's am together with solaris and godard's is probably the first movie who took the philosophical questions of emerging computer science as a basis of a story to be told in a movie the confusing questions about identities and realities are cleverly built into different interwoven criminal stories which the audience really tries to follow because it is interested to solve the cases fassbinder was a master to sell highly contents to his public by theoretical knowledge into practical forms the basis problem to understand is that an identity defines a reality but on the other side a reality also requires identity in order to be perceived the idea of a person with multiple identities is known to us solely from the standpoint of however logically spoken the only reason why we have just one identity is the fact that our logic has only two values right and false now take a logic with just one more value i e with three then as you can easily see you have already three identities what happens now when let us say dr stiller gets killed then it is quite possible that only one of three identities is and the other two remain and are able to rescue the individual from death another question is if a person with multiple identities actually feels these identities at once the idea however to display such sets of identities in a up down or down up way as shown in the scene with the elevator in the hotel is misleading since identities and hence realities are not structured in but in a way strictly speaking there is no artificial identity either since each identity is defined over two objects who share all of their features with one another therefore the idea of assuming that every individual has just one single identity is nothing but a consequence of ancient two valued logic either a second identity would imply that a person at the same time exists and not exists but now look around and see that one and the same object which is by definition self identical is perceived by every subject in its own way if therefore every subject sees an object differently why should it no be possible for the single individual to open the borders of his two valued individuality with the effect that different persons can exchange their different fassbinder would five years later pick up this topic in his masterpiece despair a trip into the light Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9127140641212463 Review: i am surprised that there is confusion over the title of this film quite obviously it is an investigation into the nature of modern love it is suggesting that love is love while the going is good but one in which people reserve the right to put themselves first and if the going gets tough they get out and go onto something else br br this observation has generational implications as it is coming from generation x makes comment on generation x and in the end is aimed at generation x it expresses disappointment that love has transformed from that which the baby boomers the parents of generation x had in their marriages and family lives and which gave generation x the innocent and childhood it ultimately enjoyed br br the generation x attitude to love is of course flippant but as decisions are made and commitments are broken the biggest casualty are the children of generation x this is made clear at the end of the film and was so i took a week to recover from the shock i received from this epiphany Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9245983362197876 Review: the sf premise isn't unique although it pretty much was back then but the focus is a completely different one than in other artificial reality films especially during the first part it is an elaborate crime picture that uses the sf premise to tell an unusual crime story in which the forced detective tries to solve a mystery with the obstacle of vanishing characters and witnesses who don't have to lie to be instead of an narrator we have an world br br in part two we follow the main character's struggle for sanity and it turns more into a psychological examination of a character in an extreme situation he knows his very existence is nothing more than electrical impulses how does he deal with this knowledge he knows that there is a world that is more real than his but he is trapped in an artificial world a world where nobody can understand him the problem of thinking of knowing something essential about the world that nobody else knows or wants to believe is a very real one that many of us can identify with for me the film transports this hopelessness very well with its dreary artificial atmosphere which also supports the factual of the film's world br br other than 'the or 'the it's little concerned with evoking a sense of awe for its artificial reality plot instead it very much focuses on the psychological aspects philosophy is only in so far interesting in that certain philosophical concepts are essential in how they shape and alter the character's perception of the world br br arguably it is longer than it has to be which isn't a problem if you are as captivated by it as i was and part 2 runs pretty low on steam Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6001362204551697 Review: during my teens or should i say prime time i was eating up all kinds of sf novels every day of the week it was in the sixties and seventies when tv was not such a important leisure time killer like today one night in the mid seventies i watched the movie on tv i think it was and i was stunned i was impressed in a way that i can almost remember each scene even today br br nowadays i observe my kids playing the sims or something like that and i think we are close to what that movie expressed i also would highly appreciate if i could buy this movie on a dvd but in vain i tried almost everything to get a hint where the movie matrix cannot touch by far the quality and the state of art of this movie and by the way by now we do not have a glue if we were a superior reality or just one of a couple models probably after our death we definitely will know Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.915966808795929 Review: when i saw this film the first time i was very impressed concerning the kind of atmosphere the director creates it is also very interesting to see how they imagine the near future in the year 1974 if you see the film you will see a lot of sets and customs which are called freaky and modern again today br br the topic of the film deals with the old question what is real and what is illusion if you see the matrix you will find a lot of similarities but the two films are not comparable at all because am is art and the matrix is entertainment if prefer the first one br br unfortunately i lost my video copy of it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9292827248573303 Review: in these days of ultra fast and the internet coming up with a movie like the matrix may seem merely the next step from the term but do you remember what computers were like in 1974 right to come up with the notion of virtual reality back then is truly an amazing feat of the imagination fassbinder's movie of course has none of the massive and pyrotechnics and a lot of elements instead but the atmosphere it creates is intense and poses the question how we can know what is real in a dark and gripping manner making this a chiller and a thriller for the mind it also takes it up a notch on more recent stories if you get out of one can you be sure you didn't just emerge into another level of virtual reality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9617906212806702 Review: one of the best movies i ever saw a classic matrix movie for many years i have been trying to get it on vhs or dvd to no avail the german movie tv industry still prefers to let valuable cultural contributions and this is fassbinder after all rot away and collect dust in some archive rather than distribute it commercially and make a lot of money with it if that is what them instead of the promotion of creative thinking though the once told me if i paid 200 00 to check the copyright non and then 8 per minute of copying plus the cost for the materials then they will consider preparing a single copy for me some way to sell something the same problem we have with many other tv movies or series like so die and others excellent tv series never to be heard of again germany wake up br br update from march 2007 last year i finally could get a dvd copy from the of the for about 50 euro great Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8415374755859375 Review: i really liked this picture because it realistically dealt with two people in love and one of them having a disorder though the ending saddened me i know that that was the best way for it to finish off i would this to everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440147876739502 Review: because it's late and i'm running short on vocabulary i will describe this film as beautiful and heartbreaking begging the forgiveness of those who cringe at such cliches robin does an amazing job portraying a young woman in the clutches of syndrome her character was absolutely sincere and convincing and i will follow her career wherever it goes because of this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9395496845245361 Review: was certainly not the best movie i have seen however i cannot describe the way the movie made me feel while watching it and how i felt as it ended and also how i feel about it now very few movies have such an effect on me i like them or i do not i look at as a work of art we all see something in it and it may remind us of something or it may instill fear or fun etc this movie had me in not the best mood in fact it left me feeling empty somehow i guess because the lives these two persons led were so empty in so many ways they had no direction their only direction was to have no direction they had many problems to deal with and i guess needed to get away from what could not have been a happy life but on the way things really only got worse a steady decline from where it started it was sad as it was so well acted and i guess we have all most likely seen someone in some situation that may in some way resemble the situation these folks were in they might have had a good life if they had any idea how but it wes clear they did not know what to do so they kind of to someplace they had heard about no real goal they had no idea how to have a goal they had no idea how to overcome the life that was set before them i felt bad but could not stop watching the movie only good actors can make me feel so much about a movie that i would not like if just anyone played the parts these two did a great job to the point you just did not see the acting i am very impressed and want to buy the movie when it is available on dvd you know it left me feeling a little like leaving los vegas did but again it is in a class of its own not a great movie but well worth an hour or two on the right day if you are a person who has problems i would not suggest you watch it it could you it depressed me and i have not the conditions these folks had Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8038399815559387 Review: i tuned in to this movie because there was nothing else to watch i was immediately sucked in by the characters br br robin is nothing less than spectacular in this film her portrayal of a mentally ill woman is both moving and 100 believable really this sort of thing is not easy to do she pulls it off fantastically br br we know early on this film is going to end tragically but you cannot take your eyes off of it the characters do stupid things but unlike most hollywood movies where people do stupid things because the plot demands it these people do stupid things because the are not right in the head and the things they do are completely consistent with their characters br br this is just a great example of film making imho great writing great acting great directing a film for people who think film can be more than mindless entertainment Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5232126712799072 Review: i have watched this movie time and time and time again each time it makes me laugh it makes me think and it makes me cry robin does an incredible job of portraying and i'm kind of glad that kate winslet and that other lady turned down her part its just one of those rolls that you know that no one else could have even compared br br its a beautiful love story of these 2 very different people in crappy situations that team up together they stand beside each other no matter what even if it is in an odd situation and crazy ways br br i'll tell you now its not for everyone out of everyone i've shown it to i'd say the results are 50 50 but if you like it you'll love it and want to share it with others 10 stars all the way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812921285629272 Review: ok so by minute 15 in the film there's still no dialogue br br this film arrived to me in a padded sack from down under with info on the front i am a programmer from a north american fest and mod love was sent thru to me by our chief as a potential having at the far away moscow vary br br straight away i thought this film is not for us no dialogue by minute 15 but kept watching anyway well well well it built and built and built and half way in i was involved in this film because like when you go to the zoo at first you're but by the time you get to the dangerous snakes bit you're totally br br this film has a not at all like the much hyped wolf creek but because it is so totally in every way shape and form and seems to weave a web made up of all the fantasies of most independent first time ie gloomy weather red neck intrigue odd eerie music and a plot which though imperfect and basic has a bit in common with one of the aussie movies' ie the cars that ate paris by but modern love is actually not really a very aussie movie in the sense of and playful self that pervades many of that country's films it works on a more nightmarish realm from the start no cell phones no brand names no i pods no gritty urban middle class angst just a dude married to a good an old and a little boy son who has weird teeth and stuff around oh and it's set in weird sea side village where people all look slightly ' photographed by nick matthews 2 37 and music by tom ten mod succeeds where many movies fail ie it stands up without regard to the god forsaken country that it comes out of instead it revels in a warped but entertaining riddle which the film itself cannot solve and herein lies the weak link what on earth does this film have to do with modern love the final minutes of the film seem to give an answer or at least hints at one and as i sat and drank a coffee and ate my afterwards all that i could surmise was that this film's helmer alex will have a lot of fun with this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8974143862724304 Review: i like movies about quirky people one flew over the cuckoo's nest is maybe my all time favorite so one can imagine i had a blast with this one it's definitely not one to watch if you want to walk off smiling this movie is unpredictable and intense some scenes are downright frightening even after multiple viewings because this kind of stuff really can happen it will most definitely keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole ride and after you see the ending if you're not deeply disturbed you really should check yourself for a pulse br br the acting was phenomenal with her rather extreme case of shifts from quirky cute to utterly terrifying sometimes appearing so out of control that she looks like the undead seth was great too the focus of the movie definitely does not fall nearly as much on him as it does on though he happens to be the one that gains the most momentum as a blossoming character br br it's a classic love story with some unconventional twists and it's also my favorite love story next to true romance there are two bad reviews for it up here but one of the people who gave such a review didn't have his facts straight and admitted to not seeing the whole film while the other was just looking for some hollywood thrills without the deep characters and perhaps was a little thrown off by the apparent shallowness of the plot seeing as the end goal revolves around stealing a black head from a toy store the point is that this movie is not for those who want to see something normal or lighthearted this one is messed up and indie as can be and won't let you go until the heavy climax Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2712461054325104 Review: this movie is truly worth seeing robin excels and henry thomas proves that he's one of those the child who grows up to become a real actor the characters are perfectly drawn and in the wrong hands because of their depth they could have been unconvincing but all the actors are simply astounding the cast of this movie has to rank up there with that of girl interrupted both movies coincidentally star the brilliant duvall the score and music selections fit perfectly and there is plenty of action to prevent the movie becoming just a character study if you want the story you won't find it in this review but i will say that the climax will haunt you for a long time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8753779530525208 Review: not only is this a very interesting exploration of and how we react to people in our lives it has some of the most well filmed views of a bleak northern winter landscape there's nothing pretty about this film but it stays with the viewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9147651791572571 Review: wow i caught this on ifc recently after i watched but im a cheerleader id never heard of this movie but the description sounded remotely interesting i went in with low expectations and now i must say this is one of the best love stories ever in film robin does an excellent job portraying a person with the relationship between the two and just the slightest details in the film are so and believable i usually hate romance and love films but this movie truly touched me i so recommend this movie to anyone with the ability of vision Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9546818733215332 Review: is a stunning and heartbreaking story about the two outsiders seth and robin gives a fantastic performance as suffering from getting and as the movie progresses this movie is not very optimistic and it's very hard emotional but at the same time very romantic it's hard to explain but see it and find out for yourself it's definitely worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843511581420898 Review: henry thomas and robin are a couple of the most underrated performers in the business it's beyond me as to why they haven't received more recognition than they have this movie is a perfect example of how boundless their abilities are br br acting out the lives of folks who could be referred to as a bit odd seems to be their and if these characters ain't odd i'm at a loss to find anyone who is br br the story is funny romantic dramatic complicated and tragic i hated the ending but if i hadn't i wouldn't have loved the story as a whole so there ya go Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7628185749053955 Review: there are many things to admire about this film but the thing that got me above all others was the part of an eccentric recluse the sort of role that hollywood loves but which here is absolutely convincing unlike any character i've in film or in life also a very convincing disturbing depiction of syndrome Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8086828589439392 Review: i watched this movie in 75 and this movie was a kind of open mind to me about how important is to care the and the wild life when i got a dog in 83 i called him in movie dog to never forget this movie br br by the way i have a copy this movie but is in portuguese language and the quality is not so good like a dvd or a new vhs i recorded almost 20 years ago and in speedy so the quality is not so good br br if somebody wish a copy i'll try convert to dvd and i can send for you ok br br a great movie and i agree that is a movie to be always watched br br paulo brazil Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8602342009544373 Review: another must have film henry brandon is a favorite i was so surprised when i learned years ago that he was from germany because he sounds looks so typically american and wasn't he great in the searchers as chief scar another of my favorites i have it watch it over again now if i could add this one to my collection it would make my day this is a great wildlife story film for all ages the scenery is so absolutely beautiful the plight of the endangered snow is told with such great emotion it will spark the interest in endangered species in anyone especially children if i could i would give a copy to all of my great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871390461921692 Review: this is one of my favourite films dating back to my childhood set in the remote wilderness of at the turn of the century a small community is stirred when an extremely cold winter forces two tigers to come down from the mountains in search of food on in this atmosphere we are introduced to a hermit fur trapper who lives out in the as he comes to the village to sell his annual catch to boris his close and rather only friend in the village who runs a store at request accompanies his friend's arrogant son ivan on the hunt for the menacing tigers personalities crash and flare as the older more experienced amateur methods an encounter noticed also by the other members of the hunt on the second day the hunters sight their prey and give chase in a thick wood ivan wounds one of the tigers which then attacks the hapless man seeing ivan with the enraged beast fires but hits ivan he kills the tiger as it flees the other hunters arrive on the scene suspicious br br back in the village the doctor works to save the wounded ivan attempts to leave the village but is confronted by friends the trapper brushes them off however and speeds off with his dog drawn the young villagers swear after him that they'll come for him if ivan dies which he later does but before dying explains to his father that it was an accident old boris upon learning of his close friend being run out of the village out the gathering lynch mob and goes out after to find him and set things right and so the main story begins br br a simple film it raises the conflict of man and civilisation versus nature mainly struggle to survive alone out in the wilderness the winter landscape is very well filmed perhaps the strongest element in the film is the soundtrack by jimmie very sentimental and evocative the main theme reminiscent of other movements reflect russian styles as well as a couple of folk music type tunes br br unfortunately this film is not available to buy to my knowledge which is rather a shame the copy i own recorded off tv nearly twenty years ago is slowly deteriorating this film is a must see for those who can appreciate it if they can find it 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9938428401947021 Review: i saw this film via one of the actors' agents and it surely with a great deal that comes out of australia in terms of the overall tone which is rightly dark and moody br br i thought the little boy in the film was excellent mostly kid actors are up and embarrassing but not in this case he was really very good in terms of the surrealism mentioned by well i just think this film is plain ' it's a real weirdo film with weirdo locations storyline weird stuff going on the whole time but weird as opposed to 'bad' br br its hard to think of other movies like it but its not at all like cars ate paris maybe more like a repulsion but actually i think more like a hammer movie from the 60's its certainly has an interesting mind working behind it br br my question is also about the title why modern love anyone also what did you mean by god forsaken when you were talking about australia hmmm just curious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9396336674690247 Review: i managed to obtain an original bbc broadcast of this film on video and loved it so much i had to try and locate the original video in its original box thanks go to ebay br br deleted on any format since 1990 this exceptional wildlife film is finely constructed and well acted directed by stewart mac me the scenes of leaping tigers running through the wilderness is nothing short of stunning and its timeless tale of a trapper trying to survive on his own in the frozen wastes with two young tiger is moving on each viewing br br why no major company has picked up this movie to distribute on dvd is a big wonder but makes it that extra special to know its also hard to locate br br if you find this film by chance or eventually track it down to add to your collection make sure never to let it vanish out of your grasp films of this calibre as shown don't come often br br a true masterpiece in every sense of the word and highly worthy of its praised comments when the north wind blows will sink deep into your heart as soon as you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848448634147644 Review: i collect films on super 8 and managed to a full length print of this one last week on e bay it looks like at least for the moment this is the only way to see this film in a country having video i have seen it available on region 2 dvd many times but never region 1 br br i just finished watching it a few minutes ago and i am amazed by it it's a powerful testament to freedom and finding your own place in the world the photography and music were wonderful and i really felt empathy for some of the characters br br i kind of like the idea that i was probably the only one in the usa watching when the north wind blows tonight br br long live Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.863287627696991 Review: i remember this film it was the first film i had watched at the cinema the picture was dark in places i was very nervous it was back in 74 75 my dad took me my brother sister to cinema in england i recall the tigers and the lots of snow in the film also the appearance of grizzly adams actor dan i think one of the tigers gets shot and dies if anyone knows where to find this on dvd etc please let me know the cinema now has been turned in a club which is a very big shame as the nearest cinema now is 20 miles away would love to hear from others who have seen this film or any other like it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9474722146987915 Review: this film is one of the best memories i have from childhood having always loved tigers my mum took me to see it br br it is absolutely amazing its is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on you the image of tigers running through the snow with it all around is still in my head some 25 yrs on not many films have managed that as other comments have said photography is stunning a must see i have also been looking for the film for some time with no luck at all checking amazon every now and then reveals nothing not even listed if anyone does know of a source please contact me or post here tim Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7428333163261414 Review: i saw this movie alone when i was an early teen in my hometown in india at a time when the only thing that fascinated me aside from girls were tigers i came home after watching it with a look in my eye wanting to be that bloke in the movie that befriended the tigers what a movie and what a moment that was the theatre i saw it in does not exist any and has given way to a shopping mall i don't know how i'd feel about it now after so many years and do not want to spoil a childhood memory by finding this movie available on dvd or something similar and not finding it interesting anymore i have learned from previous experience that a childhood memory is often tarnished when one travels life's jaded occasionally trying to their unadulterated past by way of movies only to find its gushing innocence completely soppy and not welcome anymore and i do not want to throw away the experiences of a memory of this movie into the wind i do not have kids so i probably am being selfish in leaving this movie in a sepia toned area of my brain not wanting it on dvd but if you are at a precocious age and want to in later years memories of an endearing childhood try to watch this film if you can ever it'll be really worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739800691604614 Review: if it were possible to award a 10 this would be the one film i would choose br br i remember catching this film on tv many many years ago and fortunately being prepared enough to video it now my video copy is getting old video technology is outdated and i'm starting to worry that i may not be able to enjoy the delights of this movie for much longer br br as a wildlife film it is superb as a film about the relationship between man and nature it surpasses anything screened before or since how can the film industry allow such a classic to go unnoticed and forgotten if such a thing as a lobby pressure group exists to push for the re release of this film count me in and send me the details br br my guess is there's a to be made by anyone able to re release this in today's market Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9729569554328918 Review: the feeling of the need to have someone play the role of of public taste and political correctness always manages to get under our skin it does seem that these self appointed self superior pseudo intellectual types do appear everywhere be it in one's family church or bowling league br br these are the guys who would have society completely disregard and ignore all that went before us unless of course whatever is does not fly in the face of today's acceptable language mores and general standards of proper behavior br br so it is that these latter day high tech book have targeted a great deal of what was hollywood's greatest achievement namely their participation in our own allied propaganda via their crafted message and theme films br br coldly brutal in its generation the banned code and list of now unacceptable extends into the wartime cartoons that don't meet with the new touchy socially engineered attitudes which these thought police have down upon us br br we were truly surprised to see that there seem to be volumes of such animated short subjects the majority we are aware of are from warner brothers' looney tunes and melodies featuring bugs daffy elmer porky all in conflict with hitler and the like surprisingly though we found an ample supply of cartoons from mgm walt disney paramount famous studios and the brothers fleischer br br you're a sap mr famous studios paramount pictures 1942 is a prime example of just what we're talking about br br being virtually from the cartoons that were the output of the studios of max and dave fleischer before the 1941 business coup de tat that moved them out bringing the new name of famous studios you're a sap mr bore none of the bland plot elements that would reduce the latter day popeye cartoons down to the level of the ultimate formula short movie br br we all remember how we'd have popeye and olive together enter usually the of wolf whistle and an on acceptable on screen version of a male reaction to feminine olive falls for less than honorable attentions until he gets a little too physical and invariably out hey babe how a kiss at this point we hear help help popeye and the diminutive sailor shows up to save the day replete with the obligatory can of do we exaggerate schultz once again this sap cartoon is nothing like any of that oh sure it follows the storyline of now having popeye in the u s navy the brothers fleischer put the little guy in the service in 1941 to conform to the mood in the country and as an open gesture of support for the men now being in the first draft in united states history max and dave even put popeye in service aboard the mythical battleship the u s s br br our point is just this you're a sap mr and others like britain aren't cartoon vehicles for comic relief in the program at all in the true sense rather they are a sort of of editorial cartoons much like those from any great metropolitan newspaper these animated shorts much like those still one panel illustrations have characters that are highly symbolic and representative of nations ideas and ideals such as a just and lasting peace in most cases the hero popeye bugs bunny or whoever is alone with the symbol of the enemy both are highly exaggerated visual metaphors for abstract concept and thought even if they are cloaked in humorous trappings for wider br br our liberal the antithesis of may not see themselves this way but for this sort of behavior they are no more than neo nazi book br br please allow the future generations to view and appreciate a view of past happenings that is both historical and humorous br br poodle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444502592086792 Review: if you are very sensitive when it comes to extreme racial stereotypes this cartoon is not for you but if you are strongly interested in seeing a rare piece of wartime animation come on in br br in this cartoon popeye is the seas and discovers what looks like a japanese fishing boat the two japanese trick popeye into thinking that they want a peace treaty signed but looks can be the fishing boat turns out to be a japanese navy ship what follows is considered today to be morale propaganda br br be forewarned the of the japanese in the film are done in a mean spirited fashion keep in mind though that there was a war going on at the time but i strongly recommend this cartoon to those who are interested in the wwii era Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6849303841590881 Review: this world war ii popeye cartoon had some very good sight gags in it and its decidedly above average for its genre it was nicely drawn too with some great angles good detail and well lots of interesting sights br br what it amounts to is popeye out at sea in his little boat and accidentally running into a small japanese boat with two guys on it incidentally why were the always pictured with big round glasses and teeth br br anyway these harmless looking japanese sailors want popeye to sign a peace treaty oh boy thinks the gullible popeye wait until the admiral sees this in one of those great artwork scenes i was to above we slowly see how that little japanese ship is really a big and popeye is in deep um water why you double crossing ja yells our sailor man br br how he gets out of the situation is fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817121028900146 Review: this short was the first short released by paramount famous studios and was one of several done by the studio showing popeye engaged directly against the enemy most often the japanese while warner brothers disney and to a lesser extent other studios did shorts often depicting germans as the majority of famous studios efforts focused on the japanese given pearl harbor and naval ties this is quite understandable this is an average short red white blue and for britain have aged better but it's still worth watching recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9643767476081848 Review: i agree with some of your comments but i have to disagree on a couple of things first this film is nothing like the cars that ate paris not imho nothing like it br br i think the film had elements of surrealism but i think the basic approach of the film maker is not surrealist per se therefore its not really like cars paris i think more like a weird euro work with some scenes bearing the hallmark of not surreal br br secondly i think the music by is brilliant they used whistling that old sound from country and western records and its better than most aussie films which usually team the film maker up with a dumb sounding indy band that the company wants to push br br as for the name of the film i don't know why it's called modern love i was kinda hoping for david bowie to appear dressed in drag and lipstick i'm starting to show my age Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8406482934951782 Review: i loved the great lighting and was warmed by this story of american working class society and life in the first half of the 20th century i was drawn in by the timeless of this realistic performance see and feel the star power melancholic greek comedy anybody in the mood for a shot with a beer back or a little ginger hey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9557952880859375 Review: viewed this great classic film of greta garbo and thought her performance was excellent however the german film version which had english captions was her greatest performance greta garbo even mentioned to the press that the german film was her favorite where she had to make the change from silent films to sound greta had a high pitched voice and had to take lessons in order to lower her voice for her future roles in films this story was very sad because greta garbo anna christie was abused on a farm by young boys and her father left her years ago as a sailor and then as a coal captain there were many scenes of old nyc the brooklyn bridge island and the sky line of manhattan charles bickford matt burke days of wine roses a classic veteran actor gave a great supporting role Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9351528286933899 Review: anna christie 1930 released 2 21 1930 viewed 3 10 06 br br on october 24 1929 black thursday the stock market crashes now the country and indeed the world will look to hollywood for escape from the worldwide great depression br br anne frank june carter bob newhart barbara walters doris roberts ed dick clark roy e disney gene hackman br br doug at long last our odyssey resumes in earnest with greta garbo's first sound film a simple character study called anna christie an excellent performance from ms garbo who showed right off the bat that her talents could carry over from the silent era i wanted to see some of her silent work but netflix doesn't seem to be them how odd one thing i noticed over and over was the way the swedish accent sounds like replacing the letter j with a y sound anna ends up being the only character i liked i didn't really care for her estranged father or her would be suitor it looks like the sound recording systems are getting better nobody leaning in to talk into the mystery can but the camera still isn't moving we'll be sure to watch for that to change as our odyssey continues br br kevin our first film of the 1930's is the first sound film of silent starlet greta garbo anna christie this is a very simple movie with only about five different locations where we spend long stretches of the film's 89 minute running time often with a static camera it was great to see marie dressler in sound as well and quite hilarious as what we hear is an endless chain of heartfelt yet slurs i very much enjoyed garbo's performance as she sustains the film through even the most meandering moments i didn't really like george marion or charles bickford maybe because i wasn't sympathetic to either of them so i was relieved and excited when anna finally stands up for herself and shows them that she doesn't belong to either her estranged father or her muscle bound irish boyfriend it's also great to see that renowned silent screenwriter frances marion hasn't missed a step going from silent to sound br br last film viewed speedy 1928 last film chronologically the love parade 1929 next film the blue angel 1930 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750216007232666 Review: the magnificent greta garbo is in top form in this her first talkie she gets fine support from the rest of the cast which includes charles bickford the rugged sailor who captures her heart ms garbo gives a great performance as she usually does as the estranged daughter of a sea captain who returns after fifteen years also in the cast is that great actress marie dressler a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895815849304199 Review: was garbo's 14th film and the first in which her husky swedish voice was heard she plays the lead character anna who has struggled with being abandoned by her father chris a drunken owner played by george f marion and with the misfortune of the life she has has to lead to keep her head above water br br meeting irish matt charles bickford may mark the turning point for her or does it garbo looks and sounds great in this drama which although looking rather clunky and moving at a slow pace still manages to interest and engage an audience nearly 80 years later marie dressler makes an impact in the role which gave her a second flush of movie success in films such as min and bill dinner at eight and emma while marion and bickford are more than adequate br br an interesting slice of movie history garbo would do better talkies in the years following but will always be remembered for the first time she talked on screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.911466658115387 Review: viewing both of these films is not a bad idea to get a sense of early film production and acting for the camera styles i give the nod to garbo but not by much in regard to her is majestic but his performance is aimed for a large theater something else that struck me was the movies themes of empowerment for women and minorities there hadn't been any films coming out of hollywood yet that allowed the voices of marginal characters like anna and to take the foreground these were very progressive films for their time it's quite probable that o'neill saw the writing on the wall way before everyone else did about the future of america Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3435445725917816 Review: greta garbo stars in a very early 1930 mgm the first time is a powerful movie but not for everyone the movie is filmed like a stage play short on sets and cinematography long on dialogue and dramatic characterizations eugene who wrote the play is known for his dark work and garbo's character anna christie is a bleak figure with a tortured past br br the sound quality on the dvd was mediocre not helping matters is that george f marion who plays anna's estranged dad chris is verbally hard to understand marion gives a good performance as the old drunken on insanity with his fixation of the evil but his dialogue is written with a very heavy swedish accent this is true to original play marie dialogue as owens is equally hard to understand dressler believably portrays a broken down old drunken women a her dialogue also is true to original play as is charles bickford as the irish matt burke who pursues anna in a troubled relationship garbo is actually the easiest to understand br br the films strong point is greta garbo she delivers a gut wrenching performance as the victim of neglect and abuse leading to a life of prostitution garbo was a huge star at the time and considered one of the most beautiful women in hollywood here her look isn't glamorous it's tortured her body posture nearly doubles over in agony she her face to become a pathetic creature on the screen garbo conveys these angst ridden feelings to the viewer to convince us of her misery br br this is dark subject matter and garbo brings it to life not light fare not fun not for everyone is strong emotions up from the depths for examination this is one helluva ride Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8481975197792053 Review: anna christie 1930 br br anna christie has some terrific parts and some amazing performances and yet it should be even better than it is it has drama some of the scenes are really atmospheric and if the interior shots around the table are a bore other shots at night and at sea are really pretty exciting then there are the nearly historical lively scenes set in island even a brief roller coaster ride and the episode where two women are behind a in separate beds and visitors to the midway can throw balls to try to tip them over and the women scantily dressed egg the men on is weirdly sexual come on kind of way all the while garbo at the front of the crowd watches br br garbo of course is what makes this movie more than just another very good early talkie she plays all sides of her character she is coy and skeptical and in some kind of inner anguish she laughs and cries and pushes outward in some ways it's a forward looking remarkable movie directed by clarence brown who has a whole series of significant films from this pre code sound era br br though based on a successful eugene play it's the writing that struggles a little as the actors seem to go through the paces at times marie dressler is great in that exaggerated way she almost and then there is greta garbo who really does have a natural presence even if it seems she's overacting just slightly at times but then so is everyone else garbo is of course famous first as a silent actress and this is her talking film debut audiences loved her enough that she made a german language version the following year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9268721342086792 Review: this film is worthwhile despite what you may hear the performance of marie dressler i hope i am spelling it right as a drunken old is reason enough to see this film it is an amazing performance she is in a drunken stupor in three scenes for a good long while and she never does the same thing twice you can actually smell the alcohol when she is done amazing and greta of course speaks her first lines on film and shes great the eugene o'neill story is solid and like most o'neill stories very deep and intense this is not light entertainment but if you appreciate those great character actors from the 30's and 40's you will like it some of the film is technically fuzzy but all in all worthwhile Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9593468904495239 Review: and with those words one of the great movie publicity came to a conclusion and she spoke those words in her first sound film an adaption of the eugene play anna christie br br unlike with some other players and some other studios mgm took great care in finding the proper vehicle for greta garbo many players who were fine in the universal medium of silent film would lose their careers because of talkies their heavy native accents would get in the way some didn't know any english br br it was no accident that anna christie was chosen for garbo first of all it being by one of america's leading it was the kind of literary property that would have appealed to her secondly since the title role was someone who was swedish the accent could be explained finally a lot of the from early talkies had been worked out even though anna christie still made use of title cards br br like most of work it's short on action but long and deep on characterization the story takes place on the new york waterfront where garbo as anna has come to live with her father george marion marion ran away to sea years ago when anna was a baby and marion abandoned his wife anna has had to do what she could to survive in the adult world and that includes prostitution br br marion of course is glad to see her he even kicks out marie dressler the old waterfront he's been living with for years to make room for his flesh and blood of course both marion and garbo have their problems adjusting to each other not made easy when they give shelter to a sailor played by charles bickford who takes a fancy to garbo br br marion is repeating his role from the original broadway production the role of anna on stage was done by pauline lord anna christie ran for performances in the 1921 22 season on broadway it's one of best known works and one that's revived frequently br br of course garbo's performance with perfect diction even with a swedish accent was acclaimed and her future in sound films was assured greta garbo received an oscar nomination for best actress and the film also got nominations for clarence brown as best director and william daniels for cinematography daniels should especially get a lot of kudos for the way he photographed the waterfront scenes and brown created the mood around the waterfront where the film is set br br eugene work is timeless so anna christie even with a lot of the trappings of early sound films does not date the way many films of that era do garbo also shows she mastered the subtlety needed to work in the sound medium anna christie is a classic all the way around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680711030960083 Review: i saw this at the festival friday amid an crowd of people not helped by a poor decision by the of the event who chose a totally inappropriate short film to the movie and it really threw the audience when modern love came up after a light whimsical short name i forget br br people it was really silly to mix this short with modern love which is a serious drama movie a film film br br so the audience gets the teaser which is a comedy and then modern love hmmmm modern love despite my reservations strange ending a little too needed a short film that was with it's oddball strangeness so my advice to the programmers for next year is to take more care planning the show br br the folks watching modern love really just didn't know what had hit them they were led up the path and this is not their fault br br modern love has some superb performances which play well against the of the film a film that its maker seems to have out rather than executed in the normal way a film is scripted and shot br br too bad the audience was wrong session placement wrong short film wrong approach by the well intentioned programmers who despite good efforts need to see a lot more films and travel to some other festivals Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8765116333961487 Review: i'd read all the negative reviews for anna christie you know the gripes about the static camera out dated acting and of the screenplay but when i viewed it yesterday i found it remarkably affecting and enjoyable yep clarence brown's camera remains for the most part and i'm pretty sure one of the was concealed in the ship's light yep there's a lot of dialogue and no spectacular action sequences it's an early talkie with primitive technical aspects but then there's garbo marie dressler george f marion and charles bickford all proving that great acting is timeless br br i believe anna christie is still one of garbo's most iconic performances and it's a wonderful performance from the divine one in a role that is really quite atypical for her yes we've seen garbo weary and almost beaten yet never with bags under her eyes or her knocking back shots of whiskey garbo played so many delightful costume roles that to see her play a contemporary woman is fascinating she's not weighed down by heavy dresses or make up this performance seems quite raw from garbo br br the plot from the o'neill play follows weary swedish ex prostitute anna and her reunion with her seaman father anna's had enough trouble for any girl of twenty as she tells drunken dressler in a bar she finds solace in a life at sea and romance with a rough but good hearted fisherman charles bickford but her past threatens to ruin it all br br charles bickford is overlooked in garbo's long line of largely inferior leading men he's one actor who can actually share the screen with her and not get swallowed up by her magical presence the pair have great chemistry together and seemed to enjoy working with one another dressler can never be accused of and once again the grand dame is up to her old tricks but she's terrific and convincing in her role never annoying as in the dreadful dinner at eight i've never really heard of george f marion before but he was wonderful as garbo's father br br this is pre code and rather gritty and dark by mgm's standards i really enjoyed it and while it may in some places it's still wonderful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891477823257446 Review: for greta garbo's first talking picture mgm wisely chose eugene prize winning 1921 play anna christie br br also wisely the producers backed garbo up with not one but two members of the original broadway cast george marion as anna's father chris and james t mack as johnny the priest to johnny the harp for films so as not to offend br br this little change is interesting like too many films accused by those who want movies to be movies and ignore their origins of being little more than filmed stage plays the problem is not the play but the movie makers who wouldn't be more faithful to the property by a great cinematic stage work so it wouldn't offend anyone or opening it up because they could too many lose the very qualities which made the piece worth filming in the first place br br fortunately the respect the studio had for both o'neill and garbo allowed anna christie to survive the normally destructive process admirably in frances generally sensitive screen adaptation wonder of wonders marion even allows the point of the scene where garbo's anna reveals her past on the farm to the man she badly wants to marry and the father who sent her there in tact what the league of decency must have thought of that br br the source play's greatest problem has always been that friend tends to walk away with the first act and then disappears from the last two so that anna can take stage the two sides of the genuinely good woman men don't always recognize br br the perfectly cast marie dressler who had cut her teeth on the broadway stage as well before going to hollywood is the perfect balance for garbo's anna in this area as well and the fast moving film at only 90 minutes doesn't allow us too much time to miss her one of the few benefits from atmosphere being shown rather than eloquently described in the original and screenwriter marion is wise enough to stray from o'neill to bring dressler back for a touching scene two thirds of the way through the film that will remind many of julie second act appearance in show boat br br anna and early scene together on screen 16 minutes into the film taking each other's measure and setting up all the tension of the rest of the story is among the most affecting scenes in the entire piece not to be missed br br anna christie is great tragic play and a good film drama it's hard to imagine that a latter day remake which would almost certainly lose the grit and atmosphere of this 1930 remake it was first filmed without sound in also with george original broadway chris could improve on this excellent filming br br the internal scenes closest to the play but the exteriors shouldn't be missed by anyone with an eye to atmosphere while the background screen work is not to modern technical standards the backgrounds give a better glimpse than most films of the era of the actual world in which the screen play is set especially in the new york harbor br br nearly all garbo's naturalistic performances of the sound era have held up superbly only the too often parodied death scene from camille 7 years later will occasionally draw because of the heavy handed direction and the parodies but this anna christie together with the variety of her 1932 films hari and grand hotel and the sublime lubitsch touch on her 1939 comedy garbo laughs surely stand as her best br br o'neill fans who are taken with this play at the edge of his lauded sea plays should track down the fine world war ii shaped film released in the year before the u s entered the conflict the long voyage home 1940 it is almost as skillfully drawn from those sea plays as this one is from anna christie and features a john wayne in one of his rare non westerns supporting a fine cast of veteran actors showing him the way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810566306114197 Review: 78 years ago the premiere of anna christie advertised by the garbo talks the film runs for 16 minutes and the viewers reach the climax of curiosity greta enters the bar and gets through a long awaited transfer from silence into sound a few seconds closing her silent era and at last greta garbo says a historic line gimme a whiskey ginger ale on the side and don't be baby br br anna christie 1930 is the movie by clarence brown that introduced a great silent star greta garbo to talkies nowadays we can only imagine what serious transfer it was for actors and actresses the careers of many were bound to end something we hardly or not at all see at present and it was no coincidence that it was clarence brown who directed the first talkie with the swedish beauty garbo trusted the director after two of his great silent productions flesh and the devil 1926 and a woman of affairs 1928 movies that achieved a smashing success at the box office both with garbo in the lead br br but we are in 2008 and that fact about the movie now purely historical appears to be of minor importance the question for today's viewer is not what garbo's voice sounds like but if the movie is still watchable after these 78 years in other words we all strive to answer the question if the movie has stood a test of time has it br br when i recently watched it i came into conclusion that except for some minor technical aspects including static camera anna christie is still very entertaining it's on the one hand a wonderful story of a life of a reality that the young woman faces being based on eugene o play and on the other hand an artistic manifestation of true magnificence in the field of direction and acting let me analyze these two aspects in separate br br content chris george f marion a heavy lives a life of a sailor on a although his days are filled with sorrows he is by a letter from his daughter anna garbo whom he hasn't seen for 15 years she says that she will come back to him he starts to change everything for better however forgets that his daughter is no longer a child lacking experience but a 23 year old woman who has got through various sorts of things on a farm in where she lived and worked moreover he forgets that she has a right to accept another kind of male love in her life this brief presentation of the content not from the perspective of the main character but the one which is introduced to us sooner than anna her father chris makes you realize how universal it is simply no letter from the whole text that life appears to be has been erased after all these years cases discussed here in 1930 are still meaningful and valid br br performances there are not many characters in the movie but there are two that really shine in the roles it is of course greta garbo herself who did something extraordinary in her 15 year long phenomenon the presence that strongly marked the history of early cinema something i have already discussed in many of my earlier comments on her films but here garbo is slightly different i admit that there are moments in this movie when she does not feel very comfortable with her role that seems to be caused by her new experience with sound in english however her performance is as always genuine and unique but that is what everyone has expected from garbo the true surprise of the movie for the 1930 viewers and also for us is marie dressler as she is excellent in her facial expressions in her accent in the entire portrayal of a drinking woman who looks at life from the perspective of hitting the bottle her best moments include the conversation with anna christie in the bar preceded by her hilarious talk with chris the rest of the supporting cast are fine yet not great whatsoever here the german version makes up for it particularly dressler except for garbo herself constitutes an absolutely flawless choice br br if you asked me what i like about anna christie nowadays that's what i would tell you it's a classic movie however there is one more thing that i must mention at the end it is humor wonderful wit that is noticeable throughout although the content is quite serious and anna christie in no way carries a comedian spirit the only garbo's comedy was there are such moments when you will split your sides don't skip for instance anna and visit in the fun park particularly at the restaurant where he orders milk for her thinking how virtuous and innocent she is beer for himself and where suddenly joins them by chance br br anna christie is a perfect movie for classic buffs and a must see for all at least a bit interested in the true magnificence of performance if you are fed up with many of those modern seek such movies out and you shall be satisfied very worth your search br br greta garbo marie dressler let us drink a toast to the great jobs you did in the movie after all these years when wine tastes much better and your spirits are with us in a different sense Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587367177009583 Review: garbo's first spoken words in this 1930 film audiences and became part of hollywood legend garbo had become a star in her first american film the torrent in 1926 and audiences waited til this film to see if garbo could make the transition to talkies she did and while pola and renee fell by the because of their accents garbo on for another decade despite the of this film garbo is really excellent especially in the opening scene with the equally great marie dressler as the two great stars trade dirty looks and sharp words as they size each other up while they have a few drinks and set the tone for the remainder of the film garbo was 25 dressler was 60 charles bickford is ok as matt and george f marion is good as old chris marion originated this role on broadway in 1922 and also played it in the silent version with blanche sweet this eugene o'neill play is a true classic yet oddly was never filmed again anna christie ranks as one of garbo's greatest performances and despite the of the film and the of the story she is truly a marvel see this one for garbo and dressler Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693630337715149 Review: this is an amazingly well filmed early talkie adaptation of the eugene o'neill play its major drawback is a static camera and as a result it comes off much of the time as the filmed play it is which is a pity for it's a good piece of primitive moviemaking made at a time when sound was posing all kinds of technical problems and as a result most films were experimental whether or not this was their maker's intention garbo is as mysterious and charismatic as she was in her silent films and her entrance is still classic her voice is strangely deep almost boyish which only enhances her already eccentric persona as her boyfriend charles bickford is appropriately he was apparently born and a perfect counterpart to the divine garbo his irish is not bad at all and he seems always a natural man of the sea very o'neill like in his independent brooding nature as garbo's very confused father george marion seems truly from another time he has the sort of face and voice open totally without that has vanished from the earth marie dressler is also in the o'neill swing of things her blank expression and intensity around the eyes speaks volumes as she plays her character as a woman at times bordering on psychosis poetic license perhaps as this is not in the script but we can forgive miss excesses she is too good at it not to the story ends with a movement to the next thing as distinct from resolution which isn't the author's cup of tea and those who like their films neatly worked out in the end will be disappointed by the absence of any real surprise in anna christie we are in o'neill country a place of sea storms and fog a feeling of all and uncertainty which we would now call or anxiety rather than analyze this mood the author simply and wisely presents it as weather land ocean and people intertwine and address one another in a unique language we feel to have heard Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.816741943359375 Review: i would say that this film is disturbing the brutality is depicted in a very sick way it's like a psychosis in 40 minutes in the same time it is a cruel introspection in human behavior the scenes are ferocious starting with the of the horse and ending with the brutal sex scene in the kitchen every emotion is exploited to extreme the frustration of the butcher the love for his daughter almost incestuous the rage when he finds out she has been abused every feeling is so natural and so wrong this film delivers the truth about human nature in a very honest and brutal way the message of the film is that one's life can change in a second as a consequence of one's behavior and that the most primitive emotions are the most powerful and can determine one's acting i'd loved the unique manner of filming the simplicity and the brutality accompanied with the silence in which only inner thoughts pierce through Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688789248466492 Review: the short film which got on the movie map introducing us to his horrific but thoroughly interesting character the butcher played brilliantly by direction here has all the of his later films showing he was carving his own voice and style from the beginning his sudden cutting along with harsh loud noise skipping flashbacks and many other techniques all are used to the viewer and it certainly works also he is not afraid of showing violence as viewers of irreversible will know here the violence is equally powerful and in the sequel tous it is almost unbearable br br the film opens with a horse being killed it is shot in the head and we watch it on the floor its pool of blood flowing out we then see a human birth in all its bloody glory the daughter of the butcher he was orphaned in wwii and has grown up hating the world and everyone and everything in it he serves his customers but his interior monologue constantly reminds us of his thoughts he wants them all dead his daughter who would also reprise her role six years later is the only thing he cares about and we watch them grow older together she is however mute and the subject of bullying and the relationship with her is almost incestuous bathing her when she is old enough to do it herself etc but this is explored more in the next film when she is attacked by a man the butcher explodes with rage stabbing an innocent man in the mouth he goes to prison taken from the only things he wants his shop and daughter in the short 40 minutes we see all this and more his time in prison and release back to his world because of his daughter's state autistic as well i think she is bland does little except stare and is under the full control of her father the film continues in the exceptionally bleak tous if you can watch these two films this one first it has some truly excellent acting but is very difficult to watch because of the relentless tone br br 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928431510925293 Review: this is the forty minute film that introduces us to the character of the butcher who will later be examined more thoroughly in the feature tous in this film it follows the early period of his life from 1965 1979 but focusing on the late seventies the first images are of a slaughter of a horse then the birth of a baby the daughter who we quickly see growing up each year the butcher played by philippe in both films is a man bitter with the world he hates many things his anger comes to a head when a man assaults his autistic daughter the butcher then the wrong man and finds himself in prison br br this film follows the life to just after his release from prison then tous takes over from there i watched the films the wrong way about tous first try and watch this little film first if you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.903182864189148 Review: this was my first movie i've watched and i have to say i was shocked i don't mind gore in generally but this isn't even gore it's real butchering for some of you a couple of scenes may be impossible to see and i mean really disgusting leaving aside these aspects the main ideas revealed here and the dialog are quite brilliant when you are given a strong argument against bringing a new life into the world and the manner in which it is given you can't stop and take a minute to think about it the actors did their job well representing general masks of a few people found at the bottom of a society the movie is full of metaphors but i'll let you figure them out don't watch it if you want to have a lite relaxing time i recommend this movie to all those of you who want something to think about or simply watch something different of what you find in your average cinema Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8881630897521973 Review: this short film certainly pulls no punches the story is of a butcher who kills an innocent man who he believes has sexually molested his retarded daughter the film goes onto depict how the butcher serves his time and returns to life with his daughter in care and having to come to terms with a life with no future br br the graphic opening scenes of a horse being slaughtered and the full frontal birth of the butchers daughter puts you a brutal frame of mind that stays with you throughout the film br br the snappy flow of the film is very direct and adds to its brutality consequently alot of ground is covered in the 40 minutes you are taken in fully with the butchers non life particularly after he loses his daughter to social services and his business his story continues in the excellent film tous Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810423851013184 Review: i saw this film at the 3rd adelaide international film festival at the palace cinemas and was totally switched onto it in the opening five minutes thanks goodness for a film that ignores all the rubbish we often see in australian films that seem to revolve around a race b gender and c class in favour of er dare i say jolly good cinema the producer a shy slightly eccentric chap called alex introduced his film made with a bunch of his mates near the town he spent much of his childhood apparently he's spent much of the last year traveling the world with the film mostly in europe the world the film creates is both brilliant and arty not least because of strange and disconcerting editing style the gothic characters and the surreal sense of time and place that draws viewers into its nightmarish realm br br the producer returned for the q a after wards someone asked him what his inspiration was he replied south australia hear hear another asked him what a in the life of he replied that he drives an old that he has breakfast at the same table at the same restaurant that he's jolly well eaten at for the past 8 years and that he plays piano which helps him to think he doesn't drink booze and plays cricket once a week then the q and a session ended abruptly because of the next film screening so my thoughts are that for the next festival they need to extend the after film sessions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569135904312134 Review: perhaps this movie is a little too long but it still has some charm 45 years later the main roles seem more appropriate for clark gable and vivien leigh i could care less about gary cooper but ingrid bergman is fine particularly in dark hair the movie is worth seeing for the supporting cast flora robson is terrific as a servant she is a white woman in and can have an expression of evil or of a voodoo mistress jerry austin as a servant dwarf has a delightful role that keeps you chuckling despite some overlong scenes speaking of scenes florence bates steals most of the ones she is in as a social lady i didn't understand the outcome of the railroad fight at the end of the movie and the last scene was pure hollywood dreck it's an odd feeling when you realize the film title refers to a railroad rather than a piece of luggage Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7416819930076599 Review: i first saw this movie when i was in elementary school back in the 1960s i was fascinated with the character played by ingrid bergman and it was my introduction to the french quarter of new orleans the first part of the movie is the best as she comes back to exact some revenge on her father's wife and daughter her mother had been driven out in disgrace during this time she meets the wonderful clint played by gary cooper the chemistry between the two is great the second half of the movie takes place in ny the of the title and i never enjoy it as much as the new orleans setting but it's still very good i give this movie a ten partly out of nostalgia but mostly because it's just a darn good movie and the characters besides those of bergman and cooper are equally wonderful flora robson comes close to stealing the scenes from bergman it used to be shown on tv periodically but it's shown rarely if ever it would be a good one for one of the classic movie stations to pick up and put into their programming Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682077169418335 Review: i would rate this film high on my list of ingrid bergman films beauty aside her talent is evident in scene after scene she was sad mean witty br br snobbish flirtatious delightfully funny loving tender distressed happy etc you name it she was all those things and more and so br br convincing ingrid plays a notorious woman who comes back to new br br orleans and falls for a texas gambler gary cooper clint i especially loved the scene where they are sitting at the dining table saying nothing just staring at each other she in an elegant white gown and he in a handsome white cowboy br br outfit sitting there looking at her what chemistry what love Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.830876886844635 Review: i grew up in new york city and every afternoon abc would show the 4 30 movie trunk was one of the first movies i remember watching as a kid i loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years i recently watched it again and still thought it was great maybe i am just a romantic but i thought it was well done i do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors i really did not know who they were when i first saw this movie i guess i just knew quality acting as a child both bergman and cooper were excellent i especially loved seeing old new orleans during the time period of this movie if you ever get a chance to visit new orleans you should watch movies that show the city during that time period when you get to see some of the old homes in the french quarter not just street or you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago br br i love old movies this one to me is a good flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9632793068885803 Review: i have to admit i am prejudiced about my vote on this film but i have strong reasons as i know some of the true history that was given the hollywood treatment here edna novel upon which this is based is from an era where real names can't be used in a way this film is all smoke mirrors even though it was released in 1946 it was filmed shortly after casablanca ingrid bergman is at her most radiant in this movie as a brunette br br she plays a beautiful woman who is trying to trade on her beauty to get a rich husband today that is a gold digger but in this social era she is desirable the kind of woman who makes all the men want her all the old snooty society types talk of her avoid her while wishing they were her ingrid is at her best plays this role well br br some sympathy for character is raised in the new orleans section of this film as she manages to get a decent tomb for her mother as part of the by her relatives to get her to leave new orleans the snooty family of relatives there are so by her that they will do almost anything she asks to get her to leave town br br gary cooper is good in this film though he already appears to be aging a bit to play a dashing texan bachelor gambler he pulls it off well considering that handicap which he appeared older than he was due to his real life chain smoking flora as maid got nominated for an oscar as supporting actress in this film jerry austin as was over looked in many ways for his role but is the only comic relief in the film does it well br br when the film moves to it depicts accurately how important was in that era i like the sequence when bergman walks to the spring to get some of the water which everyone considered so healthy then when she drinks some she forces herself not to make a face and comments how good it is that she must have more br br the real history is the railroad battle which really occurred on the rail line in tunnel new york which is the actual trunk the film title is derived from this battle actually happened in between agents for andrew j p morgan the line was the economic key to the country in connecting coal country the east coast the references to it are throughout the film are very real there is even some dialog describing as a scot though the reference is vague unfamiliar to anyone not knowing the history around the battle br br the railroad line the railroad tunnel in tunnel new york zip code still exist although the film was shot in california the real tunnel is about 1 mile long it is still part of a key line today years after this occurred i grew up there gary cooper's line in the film while he is riding the train into the tunnel is right it is still mighty pretty country Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661335349082947 Review: i gave this movie a 10 simply out of my sick obsession with ingrid bergman lol i really think she was the best actress to ever grace this earth with her talent and all of her movies are absolutely wonderful even when they are awful because she is in them if it hadn't been her and vivien leigh as it had originally been desired i hear i would have given it a 9 0 simply because i love but probably not as much as i love ingrid and any other actress would have made it maybe a 6 it's a good story two wild people falling in love in a society where it bad to be bad reminds me a little of gwtw except laced with a more attitude gary cooper is very handsome as usual and of course his voice never changes the entire film but hey ingrid makes him seem so amazing and dashing and 20 times hotter than he probably should be Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5302848815917969 Review: trunk is a 1945 film starring ingrid bergman and gary cooper it's based on a 1941 book by the great edna she may have had gone with the wind on the brain parts of the story reminded me of gwtw br br set in the is an illegitimate child who returns from new orleans from france with a servant flora robson and a dwarf servant jerry austin she has given herself a countess title and claims to be a widow her mother killed her father by accident and his family shunned her takes over the old with the idea of embarrassing her half sister and the wife of her father which she does by calling great attention to herself her plan is to marry someone very wealthy who can give her the security and respectability she then she spots clint cooper a texas gambler and falls for him the two have a volatile relationship and he doesn't have any money so she can't marry him so he leaves for springs eventually the family has enough and their attorney gives her 10 000 to get out of town she does she goes to springs and goes after the owner of the railroad bart von but clint is always around br br bergman is beautiful in dark hair and wearing the period costumes and cooper is drop dead gorgeous with that incredible 300 smile of his how she could resist him is beyond me and the love scenes whoa what chemistry the supporting cast is excellent robson and creating interesting characters and florence bates giving an excellent performance as a socially prominent woman who takes under her wing knowing she's a big fake br br the film runs a little long and some of the acting may seem old fashioned today but it's an absorbing story filled with atmosphere and vivid performances the ending won't come as any surprise it's a fun journey though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.992271900177002 Review: a fantastic movie and very overlooked gary has never been more handsome and ingrid is more beautiful than in any other film if you don't believe just watch the movie every cast member is wonderful the love scenes between gary and ingrid will make your pulse race the story is great the script is oscar caliber don't miss this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690971970558167 Review: ingrid bergman has never been so beautiful gary cooper as so perfectly cast as a laconic texan who knows this gal is up to no good when the two lock eyes at the french market we know this match will be full of sparks when they stroll in her garden in her restored french quarter house and the love theme plays it is a dream for all us romantics br br the costumes are lovely the set decoration makes you wish the quarter was just that way and that still had that hotel with the wide with all the old br br from edna novel the story is of revenge for old wrongs and the fights over who would run the in the early days of that industry br br in the scenes florence bates as a grand dame steals every scene br br but it is the scene of taking on the little lawyer her new orleans relatives have sent to buy her off that is a magic movie moment after has him in the he looks at her with longing and says may i say you are very beautiful and with a happy wicked smile says yes isn't it lucky you want to shout yes br br one of my all time favorite romantic films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835885763168335 Review: this film is pretty good it actually is like a good wine it gets better the more you watch it the pace is pretty slow for such a high topic but the cinematography is beautiful and surreal there is a cool blue tint that rides the whole film there is also one great performance in gabriel performance of the character midget he is terrific why doesn't this guy work more if the film got better support he probably would have Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.530812680721283 Review: received this dvd from the accent range which is a label which in art house they released irreversible and a range of bergman's opus br br the thing that struck me about alex strangely titled film modern love is that it is an impeccable film that breathes with perfection and vision a film that takes us into the mind of mr joe average replete with voices in the head visions and madness it's set in rural redneck australia the film doesn't or praise the folks like so many australian movies ie our films are full of loveable or people with hearts of gold etc etc etc br br not in this film the spirit of stanley kubrick looms large here it's not flawless but has a mesmerising attention to details a romantic streak and a mood that is if not br br minor quibbles the transfer looks faulty front credits were sliced they don't fit in frame br br also one of the short films is corrupted it stops half way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9226349592208862 Review: i thought nick look at the gritty streets of new jersey where car are at an all time high was both thought provoking and entertaining this is just as good as movies like boyz n the hood or menace ii society or above the i thought the actors and the scenarios were suitable it had a gritty realistic feel to it and was very atmospheric whether on purpose or by raw coincidence i liked this movie a lot an underrated gem i found on tv and glad i caught it go watch this movie if you get a shot if they don't have a dvd they should release one well done nick gomez imdb rating 5 9 my rating 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9960009455680847 Review: wow i love this movie this is definitely added to my list of ghetto movies br br juice starring 'i don't f ' menace ii society o smoke anybody i just don't f ' new jersey drive hey they steal cars in broad daylight they obviously don't f br br new jersey drive is the best hood movie ever it is at the top of the list menace ii society is second and juice is third is really stupid br br the soundtrack for new jersey drive is too mac mall young lay all about my is heard through out the movie br br lords of the underground burn rubber another good song and so is ill al scratch don't shut down on a player br br if your a fan of sa you'll freaking love this movie and the amazing soundtrack the soundtrack is basically rap about stealing cars movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7805887460708618 Review: i lived in that area and jersey city for about ten years this film certainly captures the feel of that time and place the dialogue is very good the music is right and scenarios realistic as another poster said it looks almost like a documentary br br i like the way it these kids who probably would have rather have been born in but fall into what kids fall into it just so happens that area is pretty rough br br they over the cops quite a bit but that's to be expected i'd say the acting is good all around too br br it gives the viewer some sense of how this idiocy is caused and gets blown out of proportion hopefully the new mayor of is making progress Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8741561770439148 Review: this movie brings to mind boys 'n the hood menace to society south central and others of its ilk and even shares actors with some of them the film's us vs the law mentality is underscored by the all black neighborhood vs the nearly all white police force here the cops are so bad they seem like caricatures and in one scene they even ambush the boys as they drive by in a car they've just liberated from its owner it's like a from an old western but the contemporary setting makes it look all too real br br the story centers on young jason petty and his buddies to whom school is just an that takes time away from their real occupation of cars this happens to be n j a belt city low on jobs but notoriously high on crime in fact the problem is so severe that the cops all have car theft written on their backs to show that an entire unit must be devoted to this particular crime br br the boys use a slim jim to gleefully break into cars and go joy riding as if it's no big deal they only run into real trouble when the police ambush them the vicious nazi like lt has a vendetta against the boys seeing them not as human beings who might be worthy of redemption but as human targets in fact he's a little reminiscent of that sadistic nazi officer of the ghetto who shot down jews for pleasure in the film schindler's list when the boys steal a police car in retribution for the ambush things predictably go downhill fast they are severely beaten by the cops and jason finally ends up in prison clearly these are bad boys who'd steal your car in a minute but the film wants us to see them as anti heroes showing jason protecting his sister and his friend taking care of his own grandmother the film left us wondering whose side to take and who to feel sadder for the boys whose lives are going down the drain the honest citizens whose cars are being stolen left and right and who could be caught in the crossfire of a shootout at any moment or the city of itself the spirit of whose law is being betrayed by brutal soul dead cops br br in spite of the over the top portrayal of the latter the film offers a realistic looking rendering of the ghetto of the protagonists and their families and of the culture of car theft in a city where there appears to be only 2 career paths law enforcement and crime strangely the entire subject of drugs is never mentioned br br the filmmakers including producer spike lee are obviously biased against the police who we hope are not as bad they are portrayed here nevertheless they've given us yet another a strong affecting story about the inner city and black youth gone awry and is fine as jason Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8755323886871338 Review: this is a very realistic movie it's the most realistic i've seen on urban youth the actors were great i will look out for more films by gomez i had never heard of the film until someone mentioned it recently i bought it on dvd i was impressed i haven't seen anything come close to life as i know it in philadelphia this comes real close in fact one scene where there is an accident i won't spoil and give details reminded me of a nearly identical situation in philadelphia at first i thought gomez took the scene from that real life event but then i realized that he made the film a few years before that situation i also agree with the point that this film didn't try to its appeal by putting in hollywood crap gomez also directed laws of gravity i am eager to see it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8524203300476074 Review: being from eastern pa right on the border of northern new jersey i still get a feeling like this was a documentary more so than a movie i have friends from new york and new jersey and this film represents the kind of lifestyle that still exists today in lower income outside of the big city lifestyle if you have not seen this movie and ever wondered what really goes on in the urban jungle check this movie out no really big name actors its as if they just pulled these guys off the street and said act which adds to the realism of the movie the performances are fantastic none the less see this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976448655128479 Review: i just wanted to inform anyone who may be interested that the the movie new jersey drive was my personal favorite off i admire the work nick gomez and spike lee put into this masterpiece of a movie this movie made quite an impression on me because of its and its appreciation of detail of life in urban new jersey it struck a chord with me personally because i grew up with friends like those depicted in the movie it further made an impression with me because i used to spend time in several years ago so some of the characters were kept real at times this movie seemed like a documentary because you didn't know whether or not these were real events taking place although movies like boys in the hood and menace ii society grab more attention i personally feel these movies were somewhat enhanced to appeal to a broader audience new jersey drive was an uncompromising piece of in your face reality lee and gomez covered every detail in this urban drama from the music clothing slang and location unlike some of the movies i mentioned earlier the actors performed as if they weren't actors nothing was compromised in order to make good theater the only misfortune to come from this movie was the fact that many people slept on it i look forward to more works of art from nick and spike in the hopefully near future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578874111175537 Review: i am not one to like those anime cartoons eg pokemon z naruto but bell is different in my opinion bell is more exciting has better characters and doesn't focus so much on a sort of weapon or as much as the episodes i've seen such as it the episodes big brother vs bell really focuses on the life of the strange the smart the clueless suzy and the weird bell is probably my cartoon for now but i encourage others to watch 1 episode of it you'll most likely will like it br br robbie h aka Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9243221282958984 Review: this anime recounts the tale of the battle for king every 1 000 years 100 children are sent to earth to fight to determine who will be their next king in the original japanese the creatures are which literally means magic evil object each is paired with a human partner and given a magic the human can use this book to unleash incredible powers in the and when a is defeated their is engulfed in flames alternately a book can be captured and burned directly after that the returns to the world br br the titular character is in japan a 6 year old with electric powers he is paired with and 14 year old genius is initially reluctant to fight but learning that some are evil and deciding the battle for king is wrong he decided to fight to become a br br bell has drawn comparison to pokemon but a better comparison is to like the and human have a one to one relationship also unlike pokemon both shows have an actual plot br br bell features character growth and evolving relationships and some fairly adult story lines like love vs racism slavery mind control etc it even has some decent plot twists and mysteries Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9211995601654053 Review: take a young liberal idealist christopher boyce timothy hutton put in a top secret classification in a government front company because of his father's position team him up with a drug dealer daulton lee sean penn who is wanted by the police and needs a new source of income and you have a recipe for espionage sean penn played the part of the punk drug dealer with a certain sang probably out of particular with such raunchy types the penn carries with him in every situation is unique he even suggests the soviets run drugs for him br br i've seen the movie over and over again and each time i see something new it seems to me that a major problem with us spy organizations is its which leads to the hiring of an obviously unsuitable candidate by reason of temperament and for a government front company br br i do recall when the escaped from prison and led the authorities on a wild goose chase i see that despite the escape he is now released a pity the soviets are no longer around to accept the a cheery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953737199306488 Review: uk born australian helmer alex calls for attention with his strange a meticulous read visually stunning modern love 2006 following the steps of a man incapable of controlling a drastic personality change by the death of a close relative pic offers a fascinating examination of human psychology distributed by accent film australia br br john mark his wife emily victoria hill and their son edward william arrive in a small southern town to take care of his deceased uncle's don barker property while emily and edward check into a local hotel john begins to question the locals about uncle tom's death some say that he committed suicide some are unwilling to talk puzzled john comes up with a theory of his own uncle tom is alive and well hiding in the nearby bushes br br if not for the occasional lines of dialog used to ease its heavy atmospheric tone modern love could have been easily mistaken for a film shot with a 16mm camera its washed out color scheme is strangely evocative of the russian director's reflective into human agony perhaps it isn't a coincidence that it was at the moscow international film festival where modern love had its premiere br br looking under the surface of this unique collage of intoxicating visuals however reveals a slightly different picture while films tend to remain painfully intimate to a point where they intentionally the main protagonists from the surrounding environment by everything into a large splash of the director's preferred yellow modern love very much feeds off the australian countryside john's gradual psychological transformation is dependent on it and the more the story progresses the more it becomes obvious that nature was an integral part of vision br br in the second circle a young man returns to the russian countryside to bury his deceased father in the shack where the old man once lived everything is covered with dust he gathers the few old clothes scattered around and places the body of his father in a coffin then he goodbye and it the rest of the film is a prolonged reflection on the collapse of the soviet system the loneliness and many were left dealing with br br in modern love somewhat ironically love is nowhere to be seen on the contrary it is pain loneliness and with that suddenly invade john's life unlike the second circle however here the main protagonist has the opportunity to re embrace his modern life his wife and son await him yet he walks away slowly but surely the present begins to under the weight of a somewhat confusing past br br i doubt intended for modern love to be so strikingly similar to what did in the second circle yet the pacing and in particular the puzzling framing are precisely what transforms this film into a near meditative experience a difficult and enormously approach to human psychology the two directors have mastered to perfection br br mark delivers a top notch performance as john adding even greater depth to his highly challenging character his facial expressions are outstanding both victoria hill and william match perfectly with their performances tense visual style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9920737743377686 Review: the falcon and the snowman is based on a true story christopher boyce and andrew daulton lee the titular played by timothy hutton and sean penn received their code names from the kgb why boyce was an avid and lee was a coke head the movie is based on a true story it's based on the book of the same name another reviewer asked what was their motivation disillusionment it ain't ideology it ain't pardon my bad grammar but i'm making a point here what was it if it wasn't disillusionment or ideology in a word greed by the time of the boyce lee case money became the great and not ideology don't believe me then look at the walker family spy ring which was broken in the late '80s three spies did the worst damage to our national security in the '70s and '80s john walker who began his career as a spy in the '60s christopher boyce and andrew daulton lee all three sold out this country for thirty pieces of silver if you aren't familiar with that phrase i suggest you read the bible Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08311062306165695 Review: sings david in this movie but it is it's all about america so don't be ashamed to watch it just think if you can to prevent more damage you know you're just the same regular guy next door so be careful one of the best critics of common mind and friendship still don't care go for it for the music it's worth a try just close your eyes and pat and david bowie will touch you so deep you'll start to scream and while watching if you'll dare to open your eyes please don't do the popcorn stuff you're gonna miss quite a lot you may think that it's not worth but think twice and don't look at your neighbours lawn you never know what to find there is it worth try it just don't die or over it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9212581515312195 Review: true stories make the best stories don't they there's always something enjoyable about a story be it novel or movie or whatever simply by the fact that it's real makes the story all the more fascinating this movie is based on a true story of two young american men one a government employee and falcon boyce timothy hutton the daulton lee sean penn a drug dealer these two begin selling government mostly cia secrets in 1975 to the soviet union br br the film focuses on the human aspect of the two men as well as their growing personal problems especially penn's character with ever drug rather than glorifying their status as to america which would no doubt hurt the film's credibility in the us boyce gradually becomes more cautious and eventually frustrated and paranoid as their dealings drag on and they dig ever deeper into treacherous territory daulton becomes more dependent and addicted to cocaine and heroin as he becomes more frightened and more desperate to maintain control over a situation he has no control top of which he already has problems with the law the torment of boyce and families because of the way they lead their lives is also well portrayed and adds well to the idea that espionage against one's country even if thought to be done justly leads only to major problems and the of the degradation of the friendship and trust between the two main characters br br here's the breakdown br br the good br br hutton and penn each did extensive research on the characters to capture their individual look and feel so they're portrayed with extensive depth and realism br br the acting is excellent br br the atmosphere of paranoia builds quite well br br the story is fascinating and of course as one based on actual events it has some added kick br br nice sets br br the soviets working with the boyce and daulton are portrayed very well and not stereotyped or given evil just for the sake of making them look bad br br didn't hurt it didn't help br br the music is alright nothing perfect though br br sound effects are occasionally a little was the case with a lot of films from the seventies through the eighties br br the bad br br chris boyce timothy hutton has a relationship with a woman that we hardly know because of trouble with the us and soviet governments her life can be put in this isn't as expanded upon as it feels it should've been minor problem though br br the ugly br br the apparent simplicity required to sell government secrets is a little unnerving nothing like a constant state of to keep the masses feeling as as possible br br memorable scene br br seeing the first cia report accidentally sent to the wrong place with the reason being rough night br br this was another film that suffered massive due to the controversial content of the story studios and producers didn't see how a movie about two american could ever be accepted by american audiences luckily it's filmed and portrayed with a high degree of class and quality of course it helps that the anti heroes aren't portrayed like a couple young men who've made gross errors in judgment in their lives as such it becomes a very human drama and one portrayed very well and very believably br br acting 9 10 story 10 10 atmosphere 8 10 cinematography 8 10 character development 9 10 special effects make up 8 10 little quantity high quality nudity sexuality 2 10 one scene in a strip club violence gore 7 10 no gore just some violence music 7 10 direction 9 10 br br cheesiness 0 10 0 10 br br overall 8 10 br br if you like films about espionage and spies then you can't go wrong here if you like dramatic films with a strong focus on the humanity of the characters then this may also work for you highly recommended br br www com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895784258842468 Review: this movie is very good in term of acting and plot the events and the setting i e how chris gets the job work environment the face to face between the two sides etc thereof on the other hand are found to be less than realistic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7460492849349976 Review: i am not a fan of sean penn but in contrast to my german colleague whose review appears here i think he was perfectly cast as the neurotic character in this film he has every nuance perfected and reminded me of several acquaintances who had similar tastes in chemistry i saw this film but once 10 15 years ago and this is the only part of the film that was etched on my mind i don't say it very often but in this case i will bravo sean penn as for the story line well it's based on fact and as such it is a tragedy that people would sell their country's secrets to the then enemy again penn has shown what you can do if you disagree with the administration use the you have paid for in blood don't break the law Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8722538948059082 Review: my father has worked with top secret information in the before and he is the one who mentioned this movie to me when i was a kid i would always ask him what would happen if he gave away secrets and he recommended this movie br br in the movie it really puts 2 almost completely different friends in a they never really knew what the outcome would really be the snowman daulton really cracked me up because the movie portrayed him as just some drug that did not know what he was arguing about and in the movie it seemed like he got the worst of everything the falcon chris is just a guy that wanted to express his feelings on u s government in a very radical view br br for movie lovers this is a must see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8265446424484253 Review: christopher boyce oscar winner timothy hutton gives up on being a priest and he's returning home for an uncertain future when his best friend daulton lee oscar winner sean penn is a drug dealer who's always gets in trouble and enjoys taking drugs a bit too much when christopher gets a job by working in a top secret government place titled boyce and lee both have wealthy families which they hoped to make it out of their own when boyce decides to take secret documents out of curiosity which these documents are supposed to be destroyed he decides to sell these secret documents for a cheap price for the soviet union with the help of his best friend but both of them never knew how far they will go for documents for a living and since they are both amateurs both of them have betrayed their country for top secret information br br directed by the late oscar winner john schlesinger the believers eye for an eye midnight cowboy made an interesting character drama about two young men taking the wrong path in life oscar winners hutton and penn are both extraordinary good in the film the movie is even occasionally funny and quite disturbing at times david suchet nearly steals the show as the man who works for the soviet union this picture has a familiar cast in the supporting roles it was quite underrated when it was first released despite some great reviews by some of the top film critics this picture is actually based on a true story there's some flaws in the storytelling like these two leads characters but overall it's a movie worth seeing based on a novel by robert lindsey screenplay by oscar winner steven american gangster hannibal schindler's list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694840312004089 Review: this moving was intriguing and absorbing however the story was a little choppy and hard to follow at times although the two principal actors did a great job just seeing penn acting with every of his being and stealing every frame made this a very memorable movie later movies have revealed him to be a not just one role actor he also showed comedic flair in sweet and surprisingly talented and not the light weight i used to think he was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636224508285522 Review: the falcon and the snowman is the story of two young men a cia employee and a drug dealer who become with united states foreign policy and sell state secrets to the soviet union the events of the film are based on a true story br br timothy hutton and sean penn are convincing in the lead parts and develop interesting characterizations the supporting cast also performs well notably with a performance from david suchet of poirot fame as a seasoned soviet agent br br the film is generally effective at setting out its premise and developing it and giving a sense of two boys caught in something they did not properly understand going in however it does seem overlong and at points in the middle the ending however is tense stunning and effective there are some catchy rock songs included in the soundtrack but also unfortunately a repeated mellow synthesizer track that doesn't fit with a spy story there are other spy films more worth seeking out than the falcon and the snowman but it is a decent film none the less Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5433654189109802 Review: director john tense and frantic film tells the true story of christopher boyce and andrew daulton lee two young men who sold united states government secrets to the soviet union in the early 1970's br br timothy hutton plays christopher boyce very competently he is a young man very disillusioned by the activities in allied australia sean penn as the up drug running andrew daulton lee is outstanding br br the competent and professional direction of schlesinger along with some very good acting make the falcon and the snowman an espionage thriller not to be missed br br tuesday february 4 1992 video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9036774039268494 Review: ok a warning for anyone out there who is a parent or guardian be careful about who you see this film with ie do not take kids to see this film i'll explain why br br 1 the title is misleading and the film has nothing to do with romance i assume this was fully intentional on the producers behalf but is annoying 2 the film itself is really very very disturbing i have some problems first is the fact that the film is neither violent or sexual and therefore is not a film' but it is a very disturbing film and involves a child and his parents and a small town br br ok it boils down to this the film is not suitable for minors because it contains sequences and images that are unsettling and would be confusing to a child is has a bizarre quality to it and its only because it has a child in it that makes me feel its unsuitable as a parent myself i feel strongly enough to want to tell people because i read only the other day that it is having a release in theatres br br i hope im not offending the film makers by saying this but i think its my right because its getting a release and has an m rating only because its not violent or sexual just weird and unsettling but pretty good in and of itself Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5126853585243225 Review: the belief in the big other as an invisible power structure which exists in the real is the most definition of paranoia – zizek br br this is a review of marathon man and the falcon and the snowman two films by director john schlesinger br br though hitchcock and lang brought the conspiracy thriller to hollywood the genre only in the late 60s and 70s with films like the view z marathon man one the manchurian candidate three days of the and all the president's men this was the age of vietnam and the public deeply suspicious of all political leaders br br the genre remained quiet in the 80s and early 90s until the x files tv series sprung to life with such as the truth is out there and trust no one the series a world of vast conspiracies and government plots the common man at the mercy of all manners of ridiculously elaborate schemes the only way out of the maze fight the future as the tagline of the series' final season proclaimed it was apparently our duty to through the labyrinth of information discovering some elusive truth that our own freedom br br this trend ended with the boom of the internet conspiracy thrillers now giving way to conspiracy documentaries the internet generation up such independent documentaries as loose change and whilst in the mainstream michael moore his audience with stuff like 9 11 all these documentaries believed in a secret order a cabal of wealthy politicians and businessmen who conspire to reduce human rights and the world they struggle to create a mono myth linking various conspiracies and hidden agendas into a single all encompassing narrative that explains the purpose and point and future of everything br br this need to narratives to make them more efficient is reflected in the scientific community who battle to create a grand theory and ultimately a theory of everything everything from quantum mechanics to special into one giant all encompassing formula br br so ultimately the conspiracy thriller is rooted in man's desire to have control the modern subject is one who displays outright cynicism towards official institutions yet at the same time believes in the existence of conspiracies an unseen other pulling the strings this apparently contradictory coupling of cynicism and belief is strictly related to the demise of the big other its disappearance causes us to construct an other of the other conspiracy in order to escape the unbearable freedom its loss causes there is no need to take the big other seriously if we believe in an other of the other we're therefore allowed to display cynicism and belief in equal measures br br man thus seeks to assert control over a wayward universe to create a kind of babysitter be it god a formula a conspiracy theory an explanation for violence conspiracies murder war etc who provides meaning and symbolic order the big other provides to the believer it's a lifestyle choice akin to religion in which his place in the world is dependent on sheer br br the problem with most conspiracy thrillers from the innocent days of hitchcock's all the way up to modern fare like the da vinci code are two fold firstly they are not incorrect in suggesting that something is wrong amongst the elite or best people but they are incorrect in and processes that are social collective and an approach which implies that it is just a question of personal morality rather than social structures secondly and most importantly these conspiracies ignore the fact that the big other simply doesn't exist there is no symbolic order pulling the strings br br some modern conspiracy thrillers eyes wide shut existenz etc acknowledge this with their webs of lies accidents truths and half truths nothing ever adding up nothing ever making sense the real and the the truth and the desire all blurred without any identifiable ground zero but these are mostly films by intellectual directors br br compared to these modern conspiracy thrillers marathon man and the falcon and the snowman are positively archaic marathon man is a about a grad student dustin hoffman who gets embroiled in his big brother's business roy scheider which unfortunately has to do with spies guns double agents diamonds and evil nazi scheider is suave hoffman is excellent and schlesinger hits us with some neat visuals the reveal of the tower is stunning but what's most interesting about the film is the way that its various plot lines don't until the 1 hour mark even then it takes a further half hour for things to start making sense unfortunately the film ends with a clichéd showdown between the villain and the good guy everything neatly resolved and explained br br the falcon and the snowman is a bit more ambitious sean penn and timothy hutton play two friends who sell government secrets to the soviet union hutton works at a civil defence and information out of his office and into the hands of penn a small time drug dealer who has no qualms selling to the kgb penn does this strictly for the money whilst hutton is disillusioned with the american government particularly its attempt to the leader of australia and so sells the secrets strictly because he hates how his country conducts crimes and games of espionage in other words the film is about a conspiracy as a response to conspiracies br br marathon man – 7 9 10 br br the falcon and the snowman – 8 10 br br aside from an oddly slapstick car crash and its clichéd ending marathon man is an effective thriller with several neat scenes the falcon and the snowman is even better penn turning in a memorable performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966791033744812 Review: this movie is one of my all time favorites i think that sean penn did a great job acting it is one of the few true stories that made it to film that i really like it is in my top 10 films of all time i watch it over and over and never get tired of it great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747732281684875 Review: based on the true story about christopher boyce hutton and daulton lee penn and their involvement in selling american secret government documents to the soviets during the 1970s boyce works for the government and his job is to guard these particular documents which ultimately him about his country's affairs and practices he then enlists his drug dealer friend daulton lee who has become a wanted man to be the for these sensitive documents lee the russian embassy in mexico and makes contact with alex suchet and they both begin to play the espionage game br br lee's interest is purely about money whilst boyce is acting out of anger towards the system he is involved in alex believes lee to be the inside man in the american government things start to become array when lee's drug addiction and reckless behaviour in handling the position both alex and boyce lee becomes more paranoid and the initial espionage game becomes more deadly and for everyone involved br br this is a true spy thriller without the cheesy action the character motives and analysis of real life subjects is sympathetic but very well written and the film cleverly the real life events with underlying political themes about human predatory behaviour where a bigger nation uses their political power to control the smaller nations well directed and intense in parts especially where the protagonists become immensely in over their heads in the spy game timothy hutton and sean penn give amazingly riveting performances in a film that questions authority and yet there is no simple answer to the political message or the complexity of that system the plight of the protagonists becomes the underlying message within 'the falcon and the and makes it a clever political thriller with a poignant element about society human relationships and the american system great film br br 1 2 out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970964252948761 Review: the falcon the snowman offers some of the best acting from its two leads hutton in a brilliantly understated role calmly portrays the confusion and angst of a man who seemingly turns traitor for no other reason than as rebellion against his father penn as the co basically just along for the ride and drug money turns in one of the strongest performances of his multi talented career Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.875974178314209 Review: in the movie the falcon and the snowman when they were showing christopher boyce around the complex the satellite in the background was the actual satellite that is now in space allowed interior shots also allowed both interior and exterior shots for one of the original star trek tv series the episode is the one where spock goes blind when a string of satellite lights are to kill the aliens christopher escaped jail and was featured on america's most wanted he was drinking in a bar when the show aired he said hey that's me needless to say he was captured and transfered to a maximum security jail Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48311343789100647 Review: this movie is based on the true story of christopher boyce and his friend lee this fascinating story takes place around the time of the dismissal in which during his time as a clerk for christopher was privy to classified which admitted the involvement in australian political and union circles the movie shows several scenes involving gough transmitted over us tv where events take place which confirm the classified documents that christopher had read previously the removal of gough was an organized cia coup elsewhere in the film it was mentioned that most people have no idea about the level of deception that goes on ultimately to ensure that the us is used as a vehicle to promote certain policies at the of everyone else in the current age nothing has changed br br life was profoundly affected read shocked by his knowledge of what and how the cia shapes foreign including the of allied nations to the united states christopher reacted probably not in the best way at the time by selling top secret information to the soviet union with lee acting as his exchange eventually christopher and were captured and convicted of treason br br on may 1982 whilst serving time in us prison christopher boyce agreed to a one and only interview with ray martin of 60 minutes australia because it was the australian connection that profoundly affected him it caused a in the australian media for about a week then it went br br i liked the movie's symbolism of the falcon and in it chris was called the falcon and the snowman drug connection but in reality the title falcon was not something that was used by chris br br christopher boyce criminal or man of conscience you decide br br resources http www com boyce html Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633157849311829 Review: the falcon and the snowman is a superb example of an anti 80s film while many other films of the decade in general lacked substance this film is pure substance there's nothing stylish or fake or superfluous about it it boasts two superb performances timothy hutton and sean penn as lifelong friends christopher boyce and daulton lee respectively hutton penn and tom cruise were a of early 80s actors who all looked headed to much bigger and better things all 3 starred in taps while penn and popularity hutton has been largely forgotten about and that's a shame actually hutton is the first of the 3 to win an oscar for supporting role in ordinary people in 1980 but i think his performance in this movie is even more outstanding br br hutton really captures the post vietnam war in his character chris boyce a failed school student chris has a love hate relationship with his father well played by the great character actor pat the scene where chris quotes the poem his father thought he'd long forgotten is a particularly powerful one br br chris gets job at dept of defense and uses his hatred of u s and its foreign policy to sell seemingly useless plans of old projects to the soviets he gets his buddy daulton a hyper drug dealing self in on it to be the of the project plans on microfilm while chris is doing it based on his beliefs daulton is doing it strictly for the money the soviet liaison is excellently played by david suchet penn and suchet have a real quirky chemistry and it's a kind of funny set of exchanges between them but make no mistake this film is anything but that it is a serious character study about malaise paranoia and mistrust br br again the leads make this film hutton delivers a brilliantly understated performance as chris a rather smart young man who had so much potential penn as usual does a tremendous characterization as daulton a pathetic loser who acts before he thinks and most of the time doesn't think at all the ending of this fact based film is very on several levels a truly powerful character study Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700973033905029 Review: if you're interested in learning about the 'real' side of spying this movie is for you unlike 007 movies this shows how things really go down in the world of espionage timothy hutton and sean penn both give outstanding performances in this not so well known film certainly worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9427605271339417 Review: the falcon and the snowman is the true story of two college age rich kids from l a who become spies for the soviet union one played by penn is already a drug smuggler up to his eyeballs in trouble the other played by hutton lands a position at an firm where his job is to man a top secret cable facility there he learns of some of the dirty tricks employed by the cia on foreigners that america doesn't like don't forget that the movie is set the early 70s the time of vietnam and appalled at what he's learned the hutton character decides to betray his country and convinces his buddy to join him neither of them is long on brains it is not long before they're way in over their heads with no way out br br this is not a thriller and is rather slowly paced if this is not a problem for you then it is well worth the rental Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6450308561325073 Review: a great film in its genre the direction acting most especially the casting of the film makes it even more powerful a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964664101600647 Review: i caught this movie at the cinemas at the weekend as part of the kansas international film festival which as usual has provided a thoughtful and eclectic sample of world cinema br br i have been keen on australian film for a number of years so was pleased to learn that this film was included and i was certainly not disappointed br br superbly shot firmly directed it's an eerie tale of one man and his journey to the heart of darkness as it were it reminded me a tad of lynch's wild at heart it has that strange madness in it but i was glued to the movie for other reasons namely that it presents a portrait of australia which is well very believable br br i have to the land down under a number of times once in the 1980's and again about 7 years ago with my wife br br i don't wish to go to great lengths explaining my but the director appears to have a grasp on much that i find so odd and eccentric about australia a country that is responsible for the of say nick cave on one hand and steve irwin the on the other br br one i would have preferred even more of the australia much more in fact but i also realise that there's only 1 and a half hours to do it all in ' br br overall though this movie is very very accomplished Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8072293400764465 Review: deepa fire is groundbreaking bold and artistic a masterful social commentary on the plight of the women from conservative upper middle class indian this is a film no one should miss shabana azmi and das give stellar performances by their characters as much as possible a r music is the work of the genius and almost plays the role of another character in the film mehta uses score and together they create such amazing sound montages that effectively portray the views of the world around radha and sita whenever they look to each other for support this film is not about lesbianism as many have branded it lesbianism is just a part of the film it is unfortunate that most people tend to write the film off calling it taboo instead of giving it a chance and looking at its real meaning Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8736943006515503 Review: set in the 1970s los angeles christopher boyce has just dropped out of school and returned back home were his father gets him a job where he monitors intelligence documents his old friend daulton lee is a cock drug dealer and gets caught in a set up and must choose between becoming a or facing a long stint in prison when up on bail he jumps and heads to mexico city chris offers lee in a partnership to be his messenger to sell secret papers to the soviet union embassy in mexico city because of the disgrace he feels about the us government's control over weaker countries to their own gain but over time the two begin to clash with their motivations and find themselves in something bigger then they had originally intended br br director john schlesinger has spun out such films like the respectable midnight cowboy marathon man sunday bloody sunday and day of the while the falcon and the snowman might not be held up that high there's no question that this sombre espionage drama inspired by a true incident is an unjustly overlooked character portrait everything about it is quite a subdued affair with no real grandeur qualities hitting a massive mark the driving factor of the film has got to be the admirably versatile lead performances of timothy hutton and sean penn as the two ambitious young lads chris and daulton penn is especially good with his uneasy intensity which works well off superbly cool and collected turn what starts off as easy we watch the situation gradually as the two amateurs find themselves really out of their league the strongly detailed and symbolic predatory behaviour plot mainly centres on the relationship and that of their for their actions which eventually shows us the developments that led to their downfall the plan opens up like a wound to never properly heal due to drug addiction which really makes him go off the rails and leaves chris to pick up all the slack the searing political aspect is there but it focus on the themes of idealism boyce and greed lee to get its point across both don't mix and results show suspense is justified through its stimulating pot boiling script and character interactions then that of any visual gimmicks action is very little but still there's a pressure induced style to assured and realistically dark 'n' gritty direction pacing is mostly well handled although some sequences do seem to wallow on for too long but however it grips you as it plays on its paranoid tone to slowly build up to an exploding tight latter end fleshed into the technical production is an harrowing music score and professionally poignant cinematography the supporting cast are exceptionally fine with pat lori singer david suchet boris jerry and joyce van also look out for michael ironside in a tiny part as a fbi agent br br a mostly outstanding spy film that benefits largely from talented lead performances and by not playing the usual stakes it's more an emotional ride then a complex one of twists recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9935227632522583 Review: john career as a film director was extraordinary we had watched this film when it first came out but wanted to see it again when it showed on cable recently the film has a faded look as one watches it today but still it is interesting because of the intense performances of the two principals br br if you haven't seen it please don't read any further br br chris and daulton were two childhood friends that came from upper middle class backgrounds chris went to enter a to be a priest but gives up daulton became a small time drug user and the two lives seem to run parallel as the pair become involved in an illegal activity that will prove their short in fact it shows how both young men in their attempt to fool the cia and the soviet union these two in a way were so naive in thinking they could pull something that bigger and better equipped people couldn't even imagine could be done br br motivation is legitimate as he feels outraged in discovering the role of the agency for which he works in dealing with other nations in this case australia something he finds by sheer coincidence when he involves daulton we know the whole thing is doomed because no one into drugs as he is will ever amount to anything in fact chris and daulton had no conception of the scope of what they are trying to do or its consequences br br timothy hutton was at this period of his career an actor that was going places he had proved he had talent with his work in other films so it was a natural choice for mr schlesinger to select him a choice that pays off well sean penn also was a young actor who showed an intensity like one hadn't seen before in fact at times mr penn reminded us of a young robert mitchum in the making both actors' contribution to the film is incredible one can't think who could have played this duo but them br br the falcon and the snowman while not up to the par with other great john movies is an interesting look to our not too distant past Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561305046081543 Review: this movie does an excellent job of taking us all the way through the dark tunnel of espionage from the through the ultimate the movie's impact is made even deeper with the realization that it is based on a true story timothy hutton provides us with a quality understated performance and sean penn demonstrates why he is one of america's finest living actors as with midnight express this movie should make us all think twice about doing something we shouldn't be doing in a foreign country Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8624932169914246 Review: there is something about true stories that makes them so much more interesting than fiction i guess it is the fact that truth has always been stranger than fiction the falcon and the snowman tells the true story about christopher boyce and his buddy daulton lee boyce hutton is a former alter boy and intellectual trying to find an occupation that can support and entertain him his fbi father is able to pull some strings and get his idealist son a job working in the defense department boyce has few responsibilities and seems to be drinking and around with his co workers however as time goes on boyce starts to learn top secret information that causes him to doubt the morality of his government the idealist boyce soon sees the illegal operations that the cia is carrying out in above all places australia boyce eventually decides that he will leak some of the top secret info he is privy to to the kgb of course mistake is the assumption that because the usa is doing bad things the ussr is the good guy over time boyce and his drug dealing buddy lee penn start to sell their top secret information to the kgb what was once idealism turns into capitalism and espionage the strength of this movie is the incredible performances by hutton and penn although one of them starts off with the best intentions they will both soon find themselves in an unending downward spiral great direction music everything not only a great film but one of my all time favorites Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851227402687073 Review: excellent drama about 2 alienated spoiled punks who go afoul of the federal government each for his own reasons one a just wants to score some bucks for his next fix but the other has a far more sinister agenda fueled in part by a resentment of his father good performances and a hot script makes this a winner Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7766233086585999 Review: for the 1980s this is a very dark movie at this point filmmakers were beginning to operate under the assumption that all films require smarmy comic relief which of course is taken to the extreme today flashy action scenes even more overdone today or steamy sex scenes br br hutton and penn are stupendous in their roles as childhood friends turned soviet spies penn in particular is brilliant as hapless drug dealer daulton lee br br what you have here is a true thriller drama there is no eye candy to speak of but the story is so compelling and the acting so superb that hopefully most people wouldn't miss it there are a couple amusing scenes in particular the one where penn tries to get his soviet involved in a major deal br br well worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9473772644996643 Review: late night on was on my way to bed but curiosity at a contemporary set irish film so i stayed to watch for a few minutes and then stayed to the end i have to admit that the main attraction was the only english actress kelly reilly who is stunning to look at br br this is billed as a black comedy which is one of the hardest things to pull off it should be the perfect blend of horror and horrible laughs so that in the end you don't know why you're laughing for me martin scorsese's after hours 1985 is the best example dead bodies is more black than comedy but the plot along and spirals down towards further i didn't spot the final twists in the tale as some other posters here did so i was suitably surprised br br as a snapshot of the irish film industry in 2003 it all seems rather worthy it doesn't look like they spent too much on the making of it so it had a chance to make its money back the script could've been a whole lot sharper but the acting was on the whole pretty good i'm glad i watched it flaws and all tho i don't think i learnt much about ireland today especially their methods Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8255099058151245 Review: when it comes to those eerie and uncanny little crime films the sorts that revolve around characters that are bordering on scum and inhabit equally surroundings and additionally carry that and bleak feel thanks to some pretty cinematography and some very black comedy dead bodies is the sort of film paul wishes he could make alas the maddening and sporadic gangster no 1 as well as the equally all over the shop but interesting exercise in surrealism mixed with realism effort entitled the acid house are the only ones of his we've got to go on so far dead bodies is robert quinn's piece based on a derek script a film that the line between psychological horror and neo noir elements of crime and terror with themes linked to morality and unnatural obsessive disorders br br british based crime efforts carry that and distorted feel like witnessing somebody's nightmare and having front row seats in the process his films are able to disgust is some areas and amuse in others what with their outlandish and all over the place approach they carry a very dream like sensibility despite being grounded in a very realistic down grimy looking world – the real world with as much an emphasis on the horror and the terror of the situations his characters spawn than anything else dead bodies is a film that tackles both some pretty harrowing character driven situations as well as a brief inclusion of a study of a delicate psychological mindset only here the film balances both the of its characters the terror of the scenarios they find themselves in and the questions of morality that arise much better br br dead bodies is effective and rather simplistic without ever feeling like manipulative its suggestive and knowing tendency to want to hammer home exactly what people are thinking and feeling does not detract from the experience early on we meet tommy scott a young lad whose girlfriend jean davis dominates him his life and the screen whenever she's on for the brief time that she is the point as to the fact his situation of living in a less than desirable house with a job shelves and a partner he doesn't get on with at all well is put across in a distinct manner as is the manner in which the audience are given distinct permission to dislike jean what with the bratty spoilt and attitudes she so clearly possesses later on the film will linger rather obviously on a police face as suspicions and tensions rise in what is clearly a cheap and easy way to tell the watching audience that our hero is not quite out of trouble just yet br br but compare this to gangster no 1 in which such is the episodic and misguided approach applies to the material that a vital vital plot point arises when a character is spotted leaving a building by someone else out on a in a scene set several months after the previous one the feeling isn't as grounded nor fulfilling dead set up is dominated by kay davis' jean a would be femme fatale just to pick a fight of some sort but just not really being able to find one she has lead tommy jumping through rings going there doing this and that without tommy ever really reacting in the manner he could because he is controlled by her promises of sex the beginning builds a certain amount of tension because of underplayed reaction to what's going on and it culminates in a distinct release when the initial incident happens and jean dies br br if the set up is simple enough then that's one thing but the pinch of the project is the manner in which tommy decides to rid jean of his hands by burying her without informing anyone of her death bar a best friend things when it transpires there was a second dead body in the exact same place tommy buried jean with suspicions and general trouble the all round ingredients of the day it is at this point the film the lines between noir and horror indeed tommy inhabits rather a large ominous spooky and even gothic house which he shares with an elder relative whom inhabits the upper areas of said house this evokes memories of hitchcock's 1960 film psycho and set up that he has with his mother and where she's it is additionally no coincidence this would be place of horror is the setting for unfortunate demise br br the placing of a dead body right in the hands of the hapless male lead in order for it to act as the initial incident is a classic set up for any noir from 1945 film detour right up to a more recent and more contemporary compared to dead bodies 2006 film entitled big nothing what this film unfolds into is a twisted rather unpredictable and quite frightening tale of genre and mind games told under a palette of distinctly drained visuals the voice overs and the treading on the fine line that the lead does for most of the film between right and wrong aid in pushing it into a realm of the neo noir if we consider the fact that the lead is essentially innocent and his murder charges are unfair then that's one thing but his attitudes towards jean initially saw him act without thought and his covering up of her death is the anti thesis for dropping the murder charges dead bodies is taught entertaining to watch without ever feeling exploitative and provides a consistent tone for the rather nasty physical and psychological content being explored Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9729909300804138 Review: i truly fell in love with the characters they were very down to earth but each and every one of them had a hidden dark side sort of a mystery david himself was an enigma the secret fears and just secrets in general that he had there was a whole side of him that the other characters knew nothing about and it left the audience either wondering or assuming there was always a part of this man that he would keep hidden away yet he'd share a little of himself too he was the strong male lead character and i admire that type of character billy moses himself is an incredible actor who could do just about any type of part he's an amazing talent and a good man his fans love respect and support him endlessly br br since this show he's gone onto many other projects and has stretched his acting ability quite a bit more and quite well kudos to him and all the other actors from this show for doing such an excellent job i wish them all well i wish the series would've continued on it's such a shame it didn't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9548792243003845 Review: i had always wanted to see this film and the first three proved i hadn't waited in vain but what the hell happened in the end i mean don't get me wrong i liked the film it definitely made me nostalgic of the realistic unique nyc of the 80s that we have lost thanks to but it's missing another half hour Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8033288717269897 Review: this film really used its locations well with some amazing shots dark and disturbing the film moves very slowly but constantly keeps you watching modern love worked well in the gold coast film fantastic program this year offering audiences a glimpse at an australian cinema that is usually neglected most importantly it is refreshing to see australian cinema not taking on the cliché aussie characters and story lines we have seen done to death over the years this film would compliment any festival and will open debate after its screenings the performances and characters are well developed and the cinematography is fantastic an interesting exploration into family relationships and environments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874752163887024 Review: fame i think was the best movie that i have ever seen in ways it was funny and dramatic but that is what makes a movie true it has a few loose ends actually a lot but i still think that it is a terrific movie some of the funny things happen in the audition at the beginning of the movie i think it is hilarious when the girl tries to act out o j simpson in the towering inferno and raul ralph goes around to every art department saying that his father was great at every one he says that his dad danced with the rockets and left ralph his tap shoes the rockets as far as i know are made up of women and the tap shoes were just regular shoes with bottle caps on the bottom also the guy who read the lines of juliet in the romeo and juliet play was funny one thing about the movie that just turns me on is the music i have never heard anything like it my favorite song is i sing the body electric and my second is the theme song itself fame irene has a great voice and is a great actress i like the way the movie focused on many ethnic groups it showed all of the kinds of people there actually are in what is now called la school of the performing arts this movie showed the triumphs and trials of many young performers including angelo doris bruno coco montgomery ralph leroy hilary and liza they all had a hard time but made it their own way this movie could have added on about another 30 45 minutes before the graduation but it is still my favorite movie no matter what Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9459086060523987 Review: great cast great acting great music each character in this movie had their own stories and personalities and it's vivid a great movie not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763613939285278 Review: well i am a dancer so automatically i liked this film the only thing i didn't like was they didn't have much dancing as i thought there would be but i have to say the it was a good dance film i think there should be more songs too but it was a good film as i said before my rating 9 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8888619542121887 Review: fame had been one of my favorite movies for years it is not just an 80's musical movie of that high school in nyc it is legendary people no longer refer to the high school of performing arts but the fame school br br the characters are real they are not hollywood and their stories are real the film follows them through the four years of school starting with a powerful monologue by one student at auditions and finishing with a spectacular graduation show br br apparently some find the broadway show better however it is my opinion that you should definitely see this movie anyway and then have your own view for anyone who enjoys movie watching and would like to have the classics down this is surely one of them it is an example of one of those movies that was really great with actors that we loved for those 2 hours and then never saw them again they are classic fame students br br make fame live forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708611369132996 Review: although at first glance this movie looks like the story of your parent's high school life and many people will try to tell you that this movie is way outdated and i admit that that was my first impression but honestly the that are learned by the heroes heroines are def not outdated who doesn't want to be famous and who doesn't want do be accepted my their peers and the homosexual guy isn't there a whole controversy today about gay marriage blah blah this movie though released in the 80's still addresses some of the biggest issues in today's world this movie does have a little too much profanity and nudity for my taste though thus the 8 10 rating Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5402648448944092 Review: i expected fame to be an uplifting film but it ended up the opposite the overall plot which follows the lives of several determined students attending a performing arts school has strong potential however fame builds its characters up beautifully and then leaves us with so many questions when its over i was very surprised when the graduation scene pops up we thought the dvd had skipped or something all of the characters have internal and external conflicts of some sort and virtually none of them are resolved when the movie ends you might think there are too many characters but its probably too many scenes its evident the film was cut up and shortened because its sometimes lacks transition i think laura dean as lisa monroe is my favorite character i really connected with her character's ambition and following her heart boyd as michael the stereotypical poor student who can't read but is a divine dancer is also very good i didn't especially like irene character of coco but this is not fault since her script is weak and her character is not fleshed out her voice is beautiful and hearing her songs warrants watching the whole film in summary the film could use many improvements but the quality actors and great music earn its place in film history Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8698378801345825 Review: this movie has become an iconic stand in for what is great about america br br fame is famous for its music and performances there are several standout actors singers and dancers including irene paul anne and the superb gene anthony ray br br the plot is not the movie it follows an interesting format but it all really ends in a kind of mush br br where parker succeeds is in pushing this movie into with the extremely poignant sometimes beautiful and outright campy music score performances br br the film's climax is a song dance fest of musicians dancers score by christopher gore a to behold br br an interesting note about the magnificent and superbly talented anne sometimes talent must reside in the ms is married to one jerry stiller and is the mother of ben stiller Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763379693031311 Review: this movie and its subsequent tv series has become the iconic stand in for what is great about america br br fame is famous for its music and performances there are several standouts including irene paul anne and the superb gene anthony ray the latter who plays a walk on dancer with no academic or other than street credentials is an amazing personality and is worth watching for what is essentially a portrayal of himself a to behold as one king was apt to say br br the plot follows an interesting format chronological at times genre at other times personalities in some cases but it all really ends in a kind of mush br br where parker succeeds is in pushing this movie into with the extremely poignant and sometimes beautiful and outright campy music score that matches the performers step for step br br the climax of the film is a climax for all times and this climatic complete cast of many many talented musicians and dancers and music is thankfully repeated throughout the credits these are one set of credits that are well worth sitting through an achievement for the ages the music by christopher gore is a gift to behold Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719038605690002 Review: this movie tells the story of nine ambitious teens trying to follow their dream at the infamous new york high school for performing arts coco the singer bruno the modern mozart lisa leroy and hilary the struggling dancers ralph the comedian and doris and montgomery the actors while they all think they have what it takes to really reach their goals they are going to need a lot more than just their talent they will have to deal with rejection heartbreak education pain and love in order to achieve their fame br br fame is one of the most entertaining classic and inspirational movies of all time it has everything a teen drama musical should have extremely catchy entertaining oscar winning songs performed by the amazing irene stunning dance numbers a very attractive cast that makes you believe in the characters and a great story including the heartbreaking scene when coco meets the video camera br br like i said the cast is awesome irene can really act and it's not only her singing that makes her shine here as coco lee is very good as bruno barry miller brings a lot of humor to ralph maureen is great as the outcast doris and look closely and you'll see paul of er as montgomery br br this is truly an amazing film fame really touched me and inspired me to keep following my dreams as an actor and singer any movie that moves me this much is a winner in my book a must see the film really touched me and inspired me to follow my dreams as an actor and singer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835370182991028 Review: fame was released in the u s a year before i was born i was too young to ever remember the original version of fame and yet i heard and read numerous things about it such as the fact that it spawned a tv series and that its soundtrack was led by the irene hit br br fame was arguably the first of its kind to portray and showcase the world of performing arts in the form of a feature length film the lives the struggles the the students and some of the teachers undergo themselves were under the eye of the viewers br br the performances were great yet one which caught my eye in particular was gene anthony ray who played the troublesome yet promising leroy angry frustrated and at first rude his character later became less angry and frustrated and more committed to his studies not just with the practical in the performing but in the theoretical too irene was good as coco the scene with her taking her blouse off while some director was filming her was rather to watch as well as paul for his amazing portrayal of a vulnerable but homosexual trying to cope with life and on a performing arts school in new york after he had been kicked out of the military when he told them he was gay ralph played by barry miller was interesting but at times his character did grate on my nerves br br the choreography was excellent there were some good dance numbers involved and the scene in the cafeteria was worth watching another scene that was great was when the song was played and all the kids started rushing out into the streets of new york and danced wildly and without a care in the world it was a street jam like no other br br the only star to ever truly benefit from this in the long run was and is debbie allen she later became a producer director and star though she mostly worked behind the scenes on shows such as everybody hates chris and the fresh prince of bel air paul later went on to star alongside peter weller in the movie where he played a villain and e r as the obnoxious doctor romano br br british director alan parker shot this really well he allowed the performers to dance act sing to their hearts content without wanting to interfere with and affect their styles br br throughout the duration of the movie we see the various stages the students encounter during their 4 years from their auditions to freshman year all the way up to graduation in new york's high school for the arts br br fame is one of those movies which for or is aimed at a particular audience that isn't necessarily the general mainstream movie loving community it is definitely not for everyone br br i for one enjoyed it because i have an interest in the arts not technically in terms of being a performer because i am not one but as someone who appreciates that creativity and artistic expression can be through hard work commitment and passion towards what one does with their talents therefore if you are an aspiring dancer actor or just someone who is creative you might be interested in a movie such as this though whether the events in fame are anything like what it is in a performing arts college school in real life then that is a completely different matter altogether br br the 2009 remake of this movie was released recently and frankly it virtually pales by comparison br br as for the original fame almost 30 years on though yes it is a bit dated but it is still a great movie nonetheless br br it's not an outright classic but as a 80s cult classic in line with other 80s dance hit movies such as and flashdance fame hits the spot isn't it a coincidence that all those dance movies begin with the letter br br gritty moving and intriguing this one is worth a watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893912076950073 Review: john and his wife emily accompanied by their child edward venture from the comfortable of suburbia to the village where the husband spent some of his childhood there has been a death in the family and john must begin proceedings to take control of an old ramshackle cottage situated by the seaside and once inhabited by an old man who has apparently committed suicide br br sceptical about the circumstances of the death john himself from his family and from reality puts his own life in peril and puts on the clothes of the old man who is now dead br br the film now changes nothing is what it seems the people of his past appear in full gothic hillbilly glory his wife worries about his mental state and his son disappears into the br br john finds that the old man didn't commit suicide that his death is far more mysterious and strange in a spine chilling finale we learn that the events of the film actually never happened and that the entire narrative was imagined by the little boy edward who is struggling to come to terms with his parents' divorce proceedings br br modern love is a macabre piece of high art cinema a puzzling and perverse piece of pretentiousness full of vague suggestion and unexplored red herrings it is humourless and seemingly with current indie trends which both its creators but also renders it br br but the weaknesses of this australian film are fully by its sheer muscular cinematic vision its bloody minded and uncompromising precision and its oddball euro horror the of script and lack of slick dialogue pales into insignificance against a backdrop of noir and a lead performance that needs to be seen to be appreciated br br one of the most aggressively weird australian films in years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833458662033081 Review: film follows a bunch of students in the nyc high school of the performing arts there's coco irene a black singer who will make it to the top despite everything she's helped by bruno lee a white musician then there's doris maureen who wants to be an actress but she's shy and scared she becomes friends with paul purportedly the only gay student in the school and is by raul barry miller then there's leroy gene anthony ray who sadly died in 2003 who's homeless and a great dancer but can't read then there's various teachers albert anne stand out trying to teach the kids br br the songs are great the title tune and out here on my own were nominated for best song fame won the dances are energetic and the young cast shows plenty of ambition and talent but this film misses the boat in the drama department many plot lines are brought up and completely left open ended by the end of the movie why did coco do a porno did doris and raul remain together afterwords did either make it how about montgomery what happened to him and did leroy ever graduate and how there are too many long speeches raul has two and moments that just lead to nothing i'm assuming there were cuts in the script i can't believe the movie just left all this open br br still it's worth seeing for the acting and again the music there's basically not one bad song and the dances go full force and at one point stop traffic literally my favorites are fame out here and i sing the body electric which is a great closing song so i recommend it but can only give it a 7 the script really needed to tie up loose ends and it didn't br br trivia they wanted to shot this film at the actual school for performing arts but couldn't get permission the dean of the school read the script and said there was way too much swearing in the film that is true there is a lot of foul language but that's how high school kids talk avoid the tv version which abysmally it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10773228853940964 Review: i saw fame when it first came out it deals with the high school class of 1980 which was coincidentally my year of graduation i saw the movie in the summer between high school and college and being a performer myself it holds a special place in my heart br br the biggest criticisms of fame usually have to do with continuity and there are definitely some story lines that either are not completed or don't make sense however those problems are more than made up for by the passion and emotion of the characters and the incredible music br br i saw it again recently and was surprised that i still loved it as much as i did the first time fame is often compared to flashdance which i don't think is fair although flashdance has some great music and jennifer beals is gorgeous i think fame is vastly superior in the development of its characters and the complexity of its stories for anyone who truly loves the arts this is a must see movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860846996307373 Review: fame is one of the best movies i've seen about the performing arts the music and the acting are excellent the screenplay and set design are also excellent my favorite part is when all the students start dancing and making music in the i can see this movie any number of times and never get bored i give it 8 1 2 on 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9615489840507507 Review: we enjoy a film like fame because we imagine we are there ourselves music dance and drama students enjoying our self expression this film had humour entertainment and must be an inspiration to young people to have a go at the performing arts bravo fame certainly worth 8 out of 10 br br chris Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855535626411438 Review: do not miss this picture that defies ages with no hesitation a masterpiece not only the script and the music but also casting br br cut everything contributes to the perfect achievement now nearly 25 years ago and still amazing of maturity art and br br sensitivity available now in dvd do not miss either the is perfect br br and the sound re one mystery remains about this superb work why the actors did br br not succeed better after this flashing start Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9452239274978638 Review: this movie was well done but it also made me feel very down at times as well for anyone that is considering show business this is a must see as it shows the raw deal in what goes on for these struggling workers the soundtrack was definitely cool and the acting and dancing it nicely some of the student's attitudes might have been a little far fetched like especially because i'm sure someone like that would've been kicked out immediately for refusing to read and such if this was the real high school for performing arts the coco screen test is hard to watch for any people out there with weak please heed my warning while it's very gritty i know it's the truth on what happens so in this respect the movie is right on overall it's entertaining and even though some parts drag on the majority goes by really quickly br br final br br movies probably would've skipped this one br br dvd purchase not something i'd need to see again and again br br rental worth renting at least once in your life Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8738568425178528 Review: fame is a very well done portrait of the students who inhabit new york city's high school of the arts the film focuses on a group of students who dream of making it big while they perfect their craft at the now famous school director alan parker allows each of the highlighted students to mature on screen allowing you to feel a connection with each one the music here is infectious and fun the dancing is exciting and fresh the film eventually became the basis for an emmy winning television series starring debbie allen and some of the other actors from the film one of the more enjoyable dance films of the 1980's received oscars for music 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994519054889679 Review: if your looking for a movie with fantastic music nice cast and a storyline that is not to difficult to understand fame is for you br br i have several scenes that i love in this movie some make you laugh others make you contemplative the editing i think is wonderful really fast and often funny maybe there would have been some more potential in the whole thing all the story's stay somehow on the surface maybe a bit too many characters are involved but i don't care because the real stars are br br the musical scenes one of my favorites the hot lunch jam sequence that piece is just so raw funky and filmed in a special way style in music hell breaking loose its just electrifying i miss this raw energy in todays music clips the only similar energy i found perhaps in bette the rose all of the concert footage its about capturing something wild that is happening and not doing it just perfect take by take br br so fame is a wonderful nostalgia trip to when where heavy and walk mans not available i recommend it once a year sure not for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9306637048721313 Review: in new york a group of join the high school for the performing arts after being well succeeded in their audition for four years their dreams success love and personal dramas are disclosed though the insecure doris maureen the homosexual montgomery the aggressive leroy gene anthony ray the hopeful coco irene the ambitious ralph barry miller and their friends until their graduation day br br twenty eight years ago fame was a great success with the story of teenagers seeking a spot in the show business and i loved this movie and the soundtrack on cd i have just watched fame on dvd and presently i would say that it is a good movie with a great potential only but with too many flawed subplots the story follows too many characters and leaves many situations without answer i do not know whether alan parker had edition problems to reduce the running time of this movie but what happened for example with the that goes to a clinic for abortion what happened with leroy and his teacher did he fail due to his grammar problem what happened with coco after her blouse in the apartment of that crook the musician that plays synthesizer and his proud father are left behind in the subplot anyway fame is still a delightful entertainment and a cult movie for me my vote is seven br br title brazil fame Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796875715255737 Review: of course this came out right at the beginning of the 1980s of course it did those drama students dancing in the street to irene famous theme song it's an indelible eighties leg style image but there's more to the film than that there's and one man's struggle to learn to read and a struggle with sexuality and an attack on a child and one girl tricked into taking topless photographs and contemplation of suicide in the end though it is also about that song Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9325790405273438 Review: we see a man move from city to out back and change dramatically his family asks questions but he goes mad br br strange brilliant film for screening here in israel wonderful locations great actors a film which as a thriller but which is more a case study of madness in the lead man br br the film was way above the other films screened as part of the festival here in israel best of luck to the team who arrived at this film it's a grand a little masterpiece of noir br br my only criticism which prevents a 10 is that the sound and the music is overpowering at times it tends to get in the way of the images which speak for themselves Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967849850654602 Review: high school years and decades later some look back on it with fondness others with embarrassment but few find it easy to forget it's one of the most critical of our lives when changes come fast and furious whether we're ready or not no longer children not yet adults irresistible forces buffet us pushing and pulling us in every direction br br fame did its best to capture this turbulent chaotic period for its cast of young characters for the most part it succeeded it but did feel like a slice of life this movie holds a special place in the hearts of the class of we had just bid farewell to a decade and soon to the end of three or four stimulating and sometimes difficult school years we were headed out into the cold cruel world leaving home for college then parts unknown as we approached our event this newly released movie was like a two hour for us we couldn't escape the titular song on the radio that was us up there on the screen those were our friends rivals and classmates as we had faced our own dreams frustrations successes and failures br br it's especially poignant for those who attended any of new york city's other elite top tier high schools especially bronx of science or brooklyn tech like the kids here we were considered the best of the best we had no auditions but instead entrance perhaps even more than the performing arts kids we were expected to change the world although not necessarily become famous like them not all of us made it but the pressure environment extraordinary camaraderie and de corps not unlike the toe tapping hot lunch jam in the cafeteria on our own graduation day our spirits almost like the crescendo in the rousing finale the film leaves us on a single triumphant note at the end of i sing the body electric pointing to the bright boundless future and all the promise it held br br fame couldn't have been set anywhere else this story never would have worked in a small or suburban school los angeles has a stronger identification with movies and television but nyc is a for all of the arts home not only to what was then called pa but also world renowned nyc is a cultural center unmatched by any other city in the world it's also a time capsule of the rest of the city of the time showing the grit and dirt that was of a new york still struggling back from the crisis that had nearly it but most of all it showed the vitality since muted by the of disney and br br what i wouldn't give to be young again but with fame at least i can remember what it was like Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8175618648529053 Review: i truly hate musicals because music numbers just start out of the sudden and usually spoil scenes but this one is completely different it's simply brilliant plot perhaps isn't any challenge for the viewers but the simplicity of people life stories makes this movie great br br i've seen it at least dozen times and still i'm not tired with the plot characters or music i just love the soundtrack it's the only soundtrack that i've really wanted to have and most probably will remain the only one that i owe br br for me it's a must seen kind of movie great characters compiled with entertaining songs and a lot of things to think about after the movie end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9494690895080566 Review: a recent of children in the uk re enforced the notion put forth by this film 27 years ago that being more than anything else young people want to grow up to be somebody famous it used to be doctors and firemen that kids wanted to be now everyone wants to be famous fame is a story of a group of kids accepted into the high school for performing arts in new york city we seen them first audition then take classes and learn about life for the next four years the film has a lot of fine qualities but ultimately leaves you feeling a little unsatisfied br br alan parker's bold directorial style fits the story pretty well the film has been classified as a musical but more than anything it is a drama musical numbers and dance routines break out here and there and parker keeps them as close to realistic as they really could have been filmed the acting is for the most part top drawer with a few exceptions the pacing is a little off particularly toward the end of the film but by that point the story has already taken a few wrong turns anyway br br first off the auditions at the beginning of the film should have a couple of the principle characters out it seems unlikely that anyone would show up and audition for one department then stumble their way through to another some of these people just don't look that talented or interested to begin with once the first year of classes gets going the film settles into a nice groove the interaction between students and teachers is very well handled and it leaves you wanting more the film begins to lose itself later on as we see more and more of the lives out of school some of these people just aren't worth caring about br br the film's biggest mistake is making the ralph character so prominent this guy is a boorish self centered jerk a professional a hole as he proudly declares on stage during his comedy routines the audience is supposed to somehow feel for this guy and his tragic personal situation but i was just hoping they'd throw his butt out of school irene maureen paul and the late gene anthony ray are the people you'll care about by the time this film is over try as i might i still can't develop like gene anthony ray had in this film br br overall this film is good it is memorable interesting and full of daring scenes and performances it runs maybe a little too long and perhaps some of the wrong characters get fully developed while others kind of in the background the musical numbers are great and there is even a surprise or two waiting to be discovered by the time the film is over though not perfect fame will be a film that lives on in one way or another for many years to come br br 7 of 10 stars br br the hound Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851096868515015 Review: 1980 is brilliant it's got all these qualities that made the late 70's movies so great it is proud of its and not ashamed of being over the top br br what really matters here is the journey not the destination ignorant idiots with soap opera mentality will never realize that is about the struggles and triumphs of these young people not about their careers br br ironically enough none of the very talented actors of made it in hollywood marked the end of an era the end of artistic freedom and experimentation and the beginning of and political correctness it's the last statement of a generation that had a voice of its own br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801303148269653 Review: bobbie phillips who in her own right has a great list of credits as a hard working hollywood actress shines in this third installment of and village chameleon series in this installment the sexual innuendo has been toned down with showing a caring side towards a recently orphaned genius teen bobbie delivers this role to the viewers with great the action and stunts were the best in the series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734594821929932 Review: in in a world ruled by the economical interests of the great corporations and not by the people will or politicians bobbie phillips is a human hybrid and international bureau of investigation agent she is a from sub human and her genetic composition is 80 human and 20 animal she has a combination of of that gives her strength and falcon that her a increased capacity of seeing and hearing and chameleon that gives her the power of in the first film she was a very seductive and amoral woman using sex to achieve information i do not have watched the second yet but in this third one the story is full of action a group of scientists has been developing a new and dangerous form of power generation for fifteen years the research has not been concluded yet when one of them betrayal the other and steals the research the problem is that due to its a black hole will be created and will suck the whole planet saves dr tess the survival of the team of scientist and tries to retrieve the dangerous invent from the hands of the bad guys' there is a very strong in this gang that causes many difficulties for this action and sci fi television movie is better than the first one recalling the in some parts of the plot bobbie phillips is a very beautiful actress and her outfit is very cool i am becoming a fan of this good entertainment fans of sci fi movies will not be disappointed now i am trying to buy chameleon 2' my vote is seven Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8451766967773438 Review: i have seen and enjoyed all of the chameleon movies and i must say they keep getting better better with each one bobbie phillips is fantastic and my granddaughter wants to be just like her i'm glad they brought in a brother character for bobbie so we can expect to see more exciting shows bobbie is beautiful sexy and sweet and independent at the same time and everything any female could desire to be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505980014801025 Review: this show was incredible i've seen all three and this is the best this movie has suspense a bit of romance stunts that will blow your mind go bobbie great characters and amazing locations where was this filmed will there be more i really liked the story line with her brother looking forward to chameleon 4 and to see how the world is saved yet again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9288486838340759 Review: i was surprised to catch this on tv friday and i enjoyed it between the presence of bobbie phillips and the numerous references to everything that could be considered this was a fun movie to watch i enjoyed the story which reminded me of a book i've read earth david and was fun to see on tv bobbie looks great but i also enjoyed her performance as because she did seem different from everyone else but the greatest thing about this movie was the atmosphere that has been described in books by gibson sterling and others it was just fun to see it on tv Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797388315200806 Review: great job was very exciting and had great stunts a show that really rocked was a great job by all who worked on this one and especially the acting on bobbie part this would have been great on the big screen would like to see more of these movies of the week or perhaps a weekly series this was great entertainment and am glad i watched by far the best of the three keep up the good work and bobbie phillips i'll be looking for the next one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9600435495376587 Review: the most vivid portrait of small town oddity i've seen in a long time and i'm not just talking about australian films this piece of work seems to have been made under the radar and really it's an entirely fascinating piece of work that has a mostly unseen in recent film making br br at times it is rather slow and strange it seems to and not really sure if it's a thriller or a movie' but the stunning aspect of the film by alex is its iron fisted ruthless direction it never it is highly controlled precise and absolutely self assured the cinematography is some of the most artful beautiful and lyrical i've seen the sound is all psychological the music builds the tension br br by the third act the story is up and episodes collide and don't attempt to piece together the puzzle of the last 20 minutes it's a bit of an but by that time the film has you a bit of a trance a sort of hypnosis and you've been sold a riddle that has no real answer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577336311340332 Review: i am awed by actress bobbie phillips and her superb skill as an action star this movie is propelled by her wonderful acting and terrific action prowess i am a fan of sci fi but i must say that this film exceeds most science fiction films in it's cinematography and mostly it's of an actress whose presence the plot which is fine but is nothing new even though it looks as though this film was made for television in my opinion it is better than most theatrically released films of its kind Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7955144643783569 Review: i loved this movie because bobbie phillips can really fight i always hate when actors are not believable in action parts it was great to see no offense but a woman who can skillfully perform martial arts and fighting if you compare this with most action movies with females you will definitely see what i mean they don't have to cut up the shots with someone that can fight and it flows better i was very impressed i hope there's more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9524897933006287 Review: i felt sorry enough that this film is not popular at all even in hong kong however for all die hard fan this will be a masterpiece that not b left out this is mo a comedy style that based on unrealistic and ridiculous plot by chow at its peak the plot is totally absolutely ultimately 1000 times more ridiculous than any film that u can imagine the dialog is awesome no single part of the film cool down for u to stop laughing br br the plot look simple but crazy for u to start laughing it begin with chow starring a junior a corrupted one of course caught into jail when helping an innocent married woman he love at first sight to clear her from a murder charge that plot by evil minister whose son was actually the real convict chow escape from jail and run away as a refugee he intend to go to the capital to see the emperor and report the conviction on his way he manage to pick up 2 lovely women one from circus another one a prostitute while in the mean time supreme skill to and bad mouth from the thin mama san who happen to be his future in law finally he able to force the emperor to re open the case by black mail the emperor whom he meet him in the brothel the emperor made him a highest level judge to judge the case with the evil minister he manage to setup some brilliant but hilarious plots to force the convict to commit the crime execute him while thrown the evil minister to jail br br the plots are really hilarious and ridiculously brilliant also not to forget the tremendous dialog that include some brilliant bad mouth between chow and the mama san between the fat mama san and thin mama san to inspire chow to learn the skill later and also between chow and the evil lee near the ending beside that some of the scenes are brilliant too br br one thing that need to mention is that to really understand the film and catch up 100 of all the elements correctly this will be a must to master really well which may be the reason why early age chow movie receive moderate response only from asian world however when chow film began to spread his influence around the globe hardcore fans like me found that his film is no more that funny like the old time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9105389714241028 Review: it is one of the best of stephen chow i give it a nine out of ten br br i was surprised to see that shaolin soccer was rated on top of all movies unbelievable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8163375854492188 Review: an especially delightful film to those of us who saw this when young because after all it was meant for the young to watch when viewing it again as an adult it's better if rose tinted spectacles can kick in it was the first of the 16 jungle jim films and later tv series chunky johnny went on to do for columbia in the last 3 films he had to use his own name though as they'd lost the rights after getting the sack from playing tarzan for sol lesser johnny also gave up playing boy to become the jungle boy in a series of 12 films br br jim and party go on perilous safari to hunt down the hidden temple of manned by an obscure tribe of devil doctors who seem to have the secret of a poison that might also be a cure for edgar rice burroughs probably approved after 16 years talking seemed awkward sentences together not that it mattered on the swift march we meet many of the interesting but generally playful of the jungle barring the sinister crocodile going to eat the leading lady with her leg caught under a and the surreal elephant stock footage squeezed into a corner of the frame the dog and the crow had many adventures none of which turned out essential to the plot in case you were concentrating the biggest problem with the film is the farcical climax which can be exciting but also unfortunately remind you of the end of a serial part – and the original excellent serial had been made 12 years prior although personally i wouldn't have minded this going on another couple of hours as well br br the only thing heavy about this was in so many ways an enjoyable kids film from the old days not recommended for serious adults so i love it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8903778791427612 Review: the story takes place in rural germany on the eve of the second world war a unique setting with a couple of british agents being held by the germans in a farm house since they aren't technically at war yet it seems as if both sides must have realized what was coming both agents bruce lester and ray milland escape into the countryside and split up milland happens upon gypsy woman marlene dietrich one evening as she's alone at her camp preparing dinner their encounter is an amazing and captivating scene not so much for milland but for dietrich who takes sexy to a whole new plane milland disguises himself as a gypsy in order to hide from the germans but he remains committed to his mission to do with the scientist who knows the formula for a new poison gas but who also isn't a committed nazi the hollywood take on gypsy life and customs is predictably portrayed but the underlying knowledge that they would be one of the targets for by the nazis adds a certain tension the film the line between being a serious story about the poison gas and the urgent search to get the formula and a colorful though not too convincing love story between milland and dietrich however they're both very good it's the fault of the film that didn't give them or their relationship enough dramatic realism relying on and exploiting obvious cultural differences for questionable comedic purposes nonetheless there are some tense and interesting points here and there the surprise meetings with german soldiers and agents where dietrich does a great palm reading and milland nearly as good faking one and a dinner party of germans of various stripes at which the announcement comes over the radio that germany had been attacked by poland and everyone stands and does a stiff arm salute mitchell may have missed some opportunities here and there but he fully took advantage of others Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938051700592041 Review: those reviewers who have complained that this movie lacks plausibility or has problems of construction are missing the point this is a wonderfully camp romance with plenty of play gypsies dance gypsies music that both sends up exotic love stories and celebrates them up ray milland makes an amusing foil for a dietrich with black hair tattered and tons of jewelry the character's to feed milland and look after him more closely resembles the good german dietrich was off the set than her mannered vamp roles censorship being in force it's made clear that they share a caravan on platonic terms only with milland fighting off advances with a determination remarkable for a heterosexual bachelor who might be killed any day his only excuse is that she smells so perhaps a stuffy englishman might indeed be put off br br in the small role of young companion on his secret mission bruce lester adds a note of camp of a different kind we are told at the beginning that he hero worships milland and indeed he rather on him when after they are separated he meets milland now transformed into a brown skinned gypsy with a shirt open to the waist his glowing appreciation of the disguise even further suggests that not only dietrich is romantically infatuated with milland br br despite the wonderfully improbable characters and sequence of events the growing love of milland for dietrich and his acceptance of the non rational aspects of life is rather touching and when on their last night alone before he escapes he says that each of them now contain half of the other the two have become one and then darkness falls i think we can assume that the censor decided to give them a break one goof at the beginning milland who is supposed to be english refers to a lieutenant using the american pronunciation the english say since milland was british he must have been saying it that way because the american movie makers feared that american audiences would be distracted and confused by the british style Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7807966470718384 Review: this film is exceptional in that marlene raymond present outstanding performances the acting in this film is the greatest strength of the production but the script direction and editing deserve applause there is an extraordinary chemistry that between the two stars if you like marlene and you like raymond you'll love this film it's a classic that compares with casablanca br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748246669769287 Review: the film opens in a stuffy british men's club full of in leather chairs smoking cigars this is world a messenger delivers a small box to him which he opens to find a pair of gold the site of the sets off a about the time he spent in the company of gypsies the rest of the film is flashback br br golden has been a long time favorite of mine and is probably the most romantic movie i know dietrich plays against her usual type here she's dark haired earthy and not in the least bit mysterious instead of a femme fatale tower of strength and sets out to use all her resources to help survive and reach his goal to make sure that he's a really convincing gypsy she his ears and has him wear her dead lover's golden with his clothes and some grease she transforms him from an british gentleman into a wild and sexy looking man br br when i was growing up i used to hear the song golden which is sung in the film i think the tune is a little by dietrich there's a story the gypsies know is true that when your love wears golden she belongs to you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8584907650947571 Review: having recently purchased universal's marlene dietrich dvd collection i was somewhat reluctant to watch golden the idea of a 40 something marlene dietrich as a gypsy in a war time romance seemed unusual and implausible i should not have worried with all the professional talent that went into these old movies it's hard to miss really the movie was a joy to watch it's a classic br br the most interesting thing about the film was dietrich who pulls off the gypsy role perfectly the makeup lighting photography and her performance all add up to make a really startling and memorable character i had never seen dietrich play a good woman convincingly before but she does here she played a lot of heartless in those great sternberg films so it is refreshing to see her in a more down to earth relaxed role playing an exotic but very human character br br overall a very nice romance the love story is believable optimistic and the happy ending is extremely satisfying Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884253740310669 Review: talking about competition features at the split film festival we have titles from all over the world china korea canada usa and australia and many of these stories are indicating that the world is really valley of tears modern love thats for sure br br in that movie by alex two younger married people and their boy are traveling from town to the coast to visit the grave and house of the man's uncle who raised him a long time ago and who died in mysterious circumstances the coastal village seems like something in an american horror film where the village is bizarre and people are uncommon mutants but episodes in alex can't be described as horror in the normal way in fact this is an extreme interesting drama where we are seeing relationships and horror through flashbacks and much more in this story and through obviously psychological facets of the actors we are shown a peep show of film some charmingly eccentric australian film making thus is the the case of always something new and fresh visual intelligence and unique sensibility of some australian directors is astonishing good movie is super there is something in the australian landscape that shows their movies so special as we have see in modern love and in ray lawrence movies and br br it seems it will be the same in future titles of alex Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621410965919495 Review: i am really surprised that this film only has a rating of 6 4 as of the time i did this review while not exactly a great film i do think it's one of the best films dietrich did and it's a shame it isn't more highly regarded i think a lot of the reason i liked the film so much is that the usual silly dietrich persona as the vamp isn't present and her role required her to actually act i just hate seeing film after film after film in the early days of her career where she seemed more like a caricature or cliché than a real woman i don't necessarily blame dietrich for the silly films she made in the 1930s audiences loved them and they did make her famous but here she showed she really could act after all just looking at her in films like morocco blonde venus and the blue angel who would have guessed that she was well cast to play a gypsy i was quite prepared to hate the film because of this casting decision but it worked she was pretty believable and a lot of fun to watch as well the film is essentially a vehicle just for ray milland and marlene dietrich the other supporting characters are very much secondary to the movie milland is a wanted spy in pre wwii germany and in his efforts to escape he stumbles upon a rather lone gypsy dietrich who instantly takes him to be a fulfillment of prophecy in other words her new lover milland is quite stuffy but reluctantly agrees to travel in her wagon even putting on body paint and piercing his ears to make him look like a gypsy hence the title to the movie over time he slowly starts to realize that underneath her very exterior is quite a woman and romance slowly blossoms br br the film in a word is charming a nice romance with a good dose of comedy and fun just the sort of picture you wish hollywood still made also please note the performance of as he was very magnetic in the short time he was on film and i just loved his deep and beautiful voice br br finally a sad note to consider while the film is set in germany no mention is made of the upcoming gypsy holocaust during the war throughout german territory the nazis a huge percentage of gypsies and so the final nice ending to the film is a tad far fetched Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9347697496414185 Review: from a bare description of the toll major plot elements one might think it's a revisionist western of the 60s or 70s br br our hero is a robber killer and br br the love interest is a single mother whose husband abandoned her and their child br br twice our criminal hero is released by authorities in return for some good deed and this is presented as a act br br the only acts which are presented as truly evil are the betrayal of one's family and the betrayal of a criminal associate br br the hero tries to go straight but turns back to a life of crime after he can't get a job br br the hero is on the run from both a sheriff's posse and a criminal gang br br the hero's final redemption is accomplished by a man with his bare hands and tossing his body over a cliff br br and the good bad man ends the film by sending the young mother and her child back to civilization and riding off alone into the mexican desert never presumably to pay for his life of crime br br just goes to show you that there is nothing new under the sun br br of course the toll gate doesn't display quite the cynicism or moral nihilism of its the hero's redemption is set up when he to the posse after reading a passage from the bible can't quite imagine clint eastwood doing that br br the toll gate an excellent movie by any standard and hart was a very fine actor not given to the broad histrionics often used to convey emotion in the days before sound br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583699107170105 Review: this has become one of my favorite movies and certainly one of the best westerns i have ever seen having a soft spot for the genre westerns are – or were since they are no longer made very often – morality plays that too often have been by critics with intellectual pretensions i purchased the dvd sight unseen because i had read enough about william s hart's work much of which he wrote and directed to my interest and thought i should have at least one of his films in my video collection br br i must admit that i approached the actual viewing with some trepidation my previous experiences with silent cinema classics had left me feeling let down the phantom of the opera griffith's birth of a nation and the mark of zorro were fine but not nearly as good as their reputations would lead one to expect they were either too long or too theatrical or both br br the toll gate however emerged as a pleasant surprise br br it is a story told in a simple and straightforward manner black played by hart leader of a notoriously successful outlaw gang thinks the time has come for group to before its luck runs out he is however opposed by his chief lieutenant jordan who them all into one last by promising great wealth but leads them into a trap in which he is everyone is killed except who is taken prisoner when his captors recognize him as the man who once saved a number of soldiers and settlers by warning an outpost of an impending indian attack they allow him to escape free he tries to find honest work but is and ridiculed and ultimately must rob again to survive soon he is pursued not only by the sheriff's posse but also by jordan now from the reward money he has collected and his henchmen his flight leads him to a remote cabin inhabited by a single mother and her little son after some initial misgivings they take him into their hearts sees a chance for a new life but with the posse and jordan closing in realizes that this may not be possible br br hart was the first great western star and the first to inject realism into the genre as one of the pioneers of movie making he created many of the characters and situations that have become cliché in westerns for more than ninety years what keeps his movies interesting however was his ability to go beyond the cliché perhaps his did not go far enough so that the material appears fresh and innovative even now three such instances in the toll gate illustrate this br br 1 in one scene his character shoots into a crowd in an attempt to kill jordan and kills a instead a subsequent close up shows that he is clearly frustrated the frustration however comes not from the fact that he has gunned down a man who had caused him no harm but that he missed his intended target br br 2 in another as he flees from the posse his borrowed horse steps into a hole and breaks a leg hart pulls out his gun to put the animal out of its misery but before pulling the trigger gives his head a sad loving pat as if to say farewell to an old friend br br 3 and finally after he has strangled jordan and thrown his body over a cliff he returns to retrieve his guns and spots his pistol lying on the ground nearby he steps forward and gives it a swift kick before mounting his horse it is a simple gesture but it underscores the deep loathing he feels for the man who betrayed him and his comrades br br and i love the title the toll gate it is allegorical in its implication that a man cannot begin a new life until he has paid for the sins of his old one payment comes in the form of sacrifice today's more sophisticated audiences may not buy into that sentiment entirely but it can still work on you if you let it br br viewers who like their videos in pristine condition will undoubtedly object to the dvd's picture quality especially the badly deteriorated final reel i don't mind at all that a copy of this 1920 movie even exists at all is a miracle since prints of so many other silent movies have been lost if you bear that in mind and look upon the film as a piece of history its visual flaws are not that difficult to accept br br william s hart was born in in new york but grew up in the minnesota and wisconsin where he learned to speak and indian sign language he counted wyatt earp and bat masterson among his friends and collected paintings so his knowledge of the west was first hand if his vision seems overly romanticized by today's standards it is nevertheless rooted far closer to reality than the spaghetti westerns of the '60s and '70s and the revisionist works that followed both the star and his films are overdue for re evaluation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9522138833999634 Review: i was five when the show made its debut in 1958 and at a later point was a regular viewer i remember that i really enjoyed the show along with leave it to beaver my three sons and harriet dick van dyke reruns of i love lucy the real etc i am now enjoying the first season of donna reed on dvd and have watched the first two episodes donna stone is shown to be an intelligent well mannered problem solving serene stay at home mom similar to june and in contrast to lucy ricardo in episode 2 i especially like how ms reed becomes a surrogate dad trading in her dress for and boxing gloves while teaching her son how to defend himself physically against a much larger bully while none of the mothers in the neighborhood i grew up in including my own exactly met the idealistic standards portrayed by ms reed it is refreshing to see good manners and intelligent decision making prevail at the end of the day in contrast to today's accepted standards of vulgarity selfishness and indifference among one's neighbors i cannot imagine jeff and mary stone being told by their parents that in their yards is okay leaving a dog outside to all day is acceptable or telling their mother to shut up in a supermarket in front of everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9004250168800354 Review: like a lot of stars of the big screen as their careers wound down so many turned to television where probably they their reputations for donna reed is a case in point br br i don't think donna reed ever thought that donna stone was anything challenging not to a woman who had won an oscar for playing a very different type in from here to eternity she was certainly better prepared to play wife mother and donna stone after having played mary bailey in it's a wonderful life br br donna was always beautiful and wise and ever helpful with the problems of her kids and her husband carl was not an idiot he was a who had his office attached to the house talk about the man being ever ready in a crisis br br though this was the donna reed show because husband at the time tony owen produced it yet it lasted as long as did because of the popularity of the two children shelley and paul petersen had that best selling teen record johnny angel which she introduced on the show she successfully made the transition to adult star most known for her role in coach as craig t nelson's wife br br but petersen was a teen idol back in the day the donna reed show dare i say got most of its viewers because of him it's forgotten now but petersen also had a best selling record my dad didn't do half as well as johnny angel br br now paul petersen runs a support group for former child stars like himself so many of them end so tragically it's good work that he's doing br br the stone family was the of middle america they lived in a suburb near chicago they led wholesome lives mom and dad were always there for the kids of course the problems they had usually were nothing more than breaking br br it's this series i believe was the model for the tv town of where tobey maguire and reese witherspoon are sucked into br br i have pleasant memories of the donna reed show easy to take but not too seriously Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9158599972724915 Review: while i agree this was a 1950s sitcom i don't feel it was typical firstly donna reed was a strong woman unlike the regular 50s sitcom moms she made a stand for women's worth and equality remember the episode where the tv announcer says just a housewife and donna stands up for all women do and represent especially those that don't work outside the home and when the women against something in the series it was not something trivial it was always something to show that women have the right to be treated with the same respect as men remember donna reed was married to the show's producer so she had much more input into making hers a more powerful character br br the children were intelligent but not precocious they were normal kids and they could act br br something else that made donna reed show stand out was not only did the children look like their parents but you could feel the chemistry between all the actors in the real life situation which then came out in the characters shelly and paul peterson have often written and remarked that they were treated like the children of donna reed and carl and that the adults were fiercely protective of the child actors and treated them accordingly donna and alex also had somewhat of a sexual chemistry that wasn't seen on the other family shows and the characters could be flawed and in major ways and yet accepted for the flaws and mistakes these were not super parents that did no wrong and had no emotional highs and lows they were normal people acting as normal people br br women's rights drug abuse child abuse single fathers poverty children who need good health care but can't afford it it was all shown on this show pretty groundbreaking for the era br br donna reed show didn't last for eight years without a reason and it could have possibly endured had it not been for tony owens and donna reed br br this show is highly underrated and should be shown so that other generations can appreciate quality br br in summary i agree with the original poster who obviously cares for the show but i think that the donna reed show has so much more to offer than casual entertainment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8066028952598572 Review: the quintessential housewife and perfect mother donna reed as donna stone could do it all settle between the children or neighbors take care of her hard working pipe smoking husband alex and still have a stack of pancakes three types of breakfast meat and a tall glass of milk and ready for the kids every morning before breakfast br br over the course of the past fifty years we've lost sight of the idealistic stay at home mom family meals together at the kitchen table and preparing dinner for a hard working husband when he comes home from work br br i wish the show were available on dvd i'd my cable altogether Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9484049081802368 Review: okay i know that's cliché taken on its surface this is a bad film perhaps in a league with plan 9 from outer space the dialog is suspect but the is quite enjoyable the plot is not quite believable character overacts excessively while watching the movie somethings happen that truly make you wonder handsome and kim making out on a tank eating a banana in a bath just about everything gavin says and does these things taken separately are perhaps flaws taken together however they are merely quirks watching this movie with an open mind especially if you're not familiar with culture and with an open minded group of friends is guaranteed to deliver a lot of laughs and a memorable time you can't go into this movie expecting a masterpiece or even expecting to take anything serious at all if you can take this film for what it is an underdog film about filled to the brim with its own quirks then you should have a good time watching this one i've already seen it three times and i wouldn't hesitate to watch it three more times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9220982193946838 Review: jacques directorial debut see how they fall aka les is our old friend the film with two different stories that gradually and turn out to be the same story after all simply told from different sides it's a shaggy dog story with simpleton following unlucky in cards drifter jean louis with mutt like devotion that even stretches to killing for him when he's asked to repay his gambling debts in kind meanwhile in a slightly different jean over the hill travelling salesman becomes increasingly obsessed with finding the hit man who put his cop friend into a brain dead coma his life income and relationships gradually stripped away as he gets closer to his prey yet while it may offer the perfect setup for a modern day neo noir the film is often more surprisingly playful more interested in quirks of character and a slightly skewed sense of humor aptly served by the occasional ironic captions and alexandre half half score than the traditional thriller set pieces and plot mechanics br br unfortunately the film is ill served by one of the worst region 1 dvds released in recent years the picture quality on disc is so poor at times you keep on expecting to see the audience's heads in front of the picture like a pirate disc Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.38249605894088745 Review: this film is full of interesting ideas some scenes are truly hilarious the dialogs are witty and the tension in the film comes not so much from the plot as from the relationship between the characters the film tells two stories in parallel br br the first story involves the characters played by and is an ageing drifter with a somewhat ridiculous macho toughness who is followed by a naive young man played by with plenty of good natured smiles many good moments in the film come from the contrast between the two characters for example when tries to teach how to be intimidating br br the second story tells how a salesman played by jean gives up his job and his wife to find the murderer of a young friend plays the part with a kind of aggressive irony i wish i could describe this better br br after a while the viewer understands how both stories are connected and they meet indeed in the end in a surprising but also logical ending br br the film is a successful mixture of the witty but superficial gangster films the director's father the celebrated michel audiard used to write and the typical french film with lots of psychological depth and lots of care in the display of emotions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645565152168274 Review: i saw this on the accent underground release with the short films i found the film at first boring and old fashioned and switched it off after the first hour i was a little drunk and tired br br i went to bed and no kidding i had a nightmare about this film within half and hour of falling asleep i couldn't stop thinking about why so i got up switched the tv back on loaded the dvd and saw the rest of the movie br br well done alex sir you've managed to your film into this old cynical movie goers head and that takes doing so 10 out of 10 to you br br i can't say i this film of yours but it has made a lasting impact despite its flaws and low budget etc Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14367200434207916 Review: it's not hard to imagine what the main problem for a screenwriter is who wants to have 18 equally well written characters with about the same amount of screen time in a movie that last around 90 minutes it's almost impossible not to fall back on stereotypes and that is also what writer director does here very few of the characters can be recognized as people that you and me know in real life many of them are just characterized with two or three attributes and stay vague i am aware of that but still think that is successful namely that it accomplishes just what it wants to it is a film with very well written dialogue extremely good acting and a film that made me laugh out loud really often i don't think that this film wants to make a deep going analysis of loneliness in our modern society or that it wants to be moral commentary on speed dating it's a movie about something that exists and people and their motivation to use it funny and entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9153021574020386 Review: in complete contrast to the previous here i thought munich as it was billed when shown with english subtitles here in london at the german film festival in november 2007 was very funny very well acted and excellently scripted br br it's quite audacious to design a 100 minute film that consists exclusively and relentlessly of talking heads but i think succeeded with wit and no standard filmic devices of say following a character's soul baring with some meditative minor seventh chord music and long shot nature but when someone said something that revealed their souls well we were on by the man with the timer for yet another superficial introduction which is of course the point the superficiality of where everything is down to a quick question and answer br br maybe most films are so clichéd and stupid that we english are ready to laugh at any vaguely intelligent and cinema but i can promise you that at the screening tonight cinema sun 25 2007 the full audience with laughter most of the way through so i wasn't the only one br br my girlfriend who speaks german and has lived in munich thought it was hilarious i who don't speak german and have not been to munich i think thought it was hilarious i'd recommend munich to anyone especially couples looking for a smart witty original wise film about the superficiality of modern relationships and the of the generation who feel they've missed out on the happy ever after stuff first time round br br in the english subtitled showing in london the subtitles which were very good were shown completely underneath the slightly reduced picture not inside it i thought this was a good thing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717143774032593 Review: hey this seems to knows a lot about people we have nine women and nine men taking part in a speed dating event each person has five minutes to talk to each opposite a good idea to make a movie out of these conversations and even better it works very very well the dialog is witty original and authentic each person is subtly characterized without falling into the cliché trap something that is unusual for german movies remember all these years we germans were tormented with silly comedies such as workaholic or br br but now the time has come for young german directors to do their own thing and take the risk of producing movies which are entertaining and funny and intelligent and sensitive at the same time the timing of is good too although it presents mainly dialog it keeps the tension and interest after a while you actually become curious to see how this man and that woman would do some of the participants meet later on for a two some it's fun to see them interacting together in real life of course the film has a few drawbacks it's not very cinematic but can such a movie be the musical soundtrack could have been better but all this is only marginal br br the most important thing about this movie we have some damn good actors here imagine this all of them are still pretty unknown even here in germany most were derived from the munich or theater scene but i predict that out of the 18 main actors at least 11 will quickly become very well known in the movie and tv scene over here it's great to see so many fresh and at the same time talented faces well done br br for those who want to read more here's a rundown of all 18 actors spoilers br br sebastian weber silent waters are deep his flower garden monologue you can win any woman's heart with this one br br anna a hell of a woman every time she opens her mouth you can't help but laugh and feel good listen how she asshole and calls the pink shirt guy a br br felix the from above is fun to watch the inconvenient truth is that there are too many of those guys around his looks somewhat reminded me of weber of stiller br br this woman has everything love hope despair beauty her do you want children scene is a classic a great actress of whom we will hear again no doubt br br david now is this guy a loser or not almost as authentic as paul giamatti in sideways i hope this is not method acting br br julia the good looking woman in the circle julia used to play theater in my hometown kudos i think she will appear in many tv series to come br br martin the revolutionary guy catches the cutest and most conventional woman in the end would you like to share a taxi with this guy br br von she gave a stunning performance in last year her trance like performance in this movie is no less see her beautiful face and hear her dirty laugh the best scene in the movie belongs to her br br i know these write down everything guys back from school i'm not sure whether the hot blond got her allergic reaction because of him or his cat portrayal of such a chicken is outstanding br br the sister in law of my ex girl friend was the same like her the day i met her was the only day in my life i needed so bad here br br thomas the nice and desperate guy in the circle has a comical talent that is way better than most so called comedians on tv br br lisa wagner the victim of flower garden metaphor face is funny and full of melancholy her story made me feel good and sad at the same time wow br br oliver the good looking man in the circle no wonder he catches julia in the end these two really fit together i think he will appear in many tv series to come br br julia the cute conventional woman i hope she won't be underrated face changes from naive to hurt to furious are great br br stephan the nature boy from likes cooking eating – and good sex watch the body language between him and the hot blond usually plays politician on stage br br the bargain girl has some good moments but beg your pardon fails like most actors in playing a drunk on screen br br christian plays the arrogant and narcissistic guy couldn't believe that this very actor owns two art house cinemas in munich br br plays the girl who sleeps with every man around i'm sure many male visitors will go for her i have heard she can do dramatic roles as well so i'm curious Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8978381752967834 Review: currently playing at the 2007 german film festival in australia http www de ins au thanks to and especially for her rundown on the actors in this ensemble cast br br in australia these movies were sub titled in english and while french movies here often get a mainstream release german movies are still to gather that sort of commercial audience but like and mercedes when germans get it right i really like their films like the time here went so quickly lots of laughs from the audience as each of the 9 men and 9 women moved down the speed dating line 5 minutes at a time br br while many films are overlong this one i could have watched much more of it had the sort of characters and character development for a series given time i will re read review and reference the actors i liked and their other work with a view to keeping an eye out from them i agree most of these actors will go onto bigger and better things some very good character actors in this fine film i did see it in the program listed as a mockumentary mock or otherwise it felt very real and quite romantic in it's way br br viva la Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638917446136475 Review: i've just seen this movie in a preview and i can only recommend to watch it it was about 90 minutes long and when it was over i felt like it could go on for hours the stories of the protagonists are so realistic and you feel really at home the movie basically consists of dialogs but i wasn't bored a minute 18 people of really different characters and each one of them acted out so well i had to laugh felt awkward was sad and still felt happiness all in all it is a movie that shows the different kinds of people in our society the way they communicate and how love has changed and nowadays is handled as an economic thing dating becomes something that is similar to an audition the whole audience loved it so please watch it if there's a possibility you'll love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553622603416443 Review: when i first heard that this movie was going to be made i was very excited to see it the ideas to make a movie of this caliber as good as it was must have been very difficult i wasn't really sure if anyone could all of the many amazing qualities in a movie but the movie did his memory justice in my opinion the most important task was to reveal to the people who the pope started out as to his days in poland all the way to his last days in the vatican this movie followed every aspect of his life thomas the man who played the pope in his adult life and on did a very good job at getting the emotion across overall this movie was educational but also very entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801065921783447 Review: great movie about a great man thomas is first rate as in all of his other movies i would never have envisioned him as pope john paul it speaks volumes for the casting director why do they keep casting him as german officer in the movies and he only came to universal attention after the pianist of course he looks so hot in the uniforms i know a lot of girls drool over his handsome face but this guy is a great actor and has such great if you don't believe me go watch stalingrad i hope he will get a lot of excellent roles in the future with more diversity otherwise what a heartbreaking waste of great talent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640069007873535 Review: abc's version of the life of the late pope they put it just slightly ahead of version and it may have suffered from that but the program itself was excellent it moved fast since it only had two hours with commercials also taking up time to cover this great man's long life but thomas admirably was up to the challenge he did a remarkable job in conveying the emotions and strife that john paul endured he unlike the cbs biopic played the role from youth to old age and managed to seem realistic at both ends of the scale his credibility never he has an amazing range and depth it is a shame that the program could not have been longer and more detailed but working within the time frame they did have i think they did an excellent job bringing it to the small screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815804362297058 Review: i read the comments about this movie before watching it and wasn't expecting much but as a b movie it's a curiosity i guess you have to be a certain type of person to enjoy this kind of thing but i seriously thought it was awesome people should watch it just for the experience because it's totally one of a kind don't expect much of it the acting is poor transitions were obviously done on a pc etc definitely a b movie but nonetheless really worth checking out very funny mild gore and some questionable themes so probably not something to show your but for the more adventurous viewer i'd say it's a must see Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6152218580245972 Review: dominion is a good movie but not original it blends some elements of slasher movie and adventure flick the setting is wonderful the acting is acceptable and the film is fast paced and exciting highly recommended for any thriller adventure buff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829944372177124 Review: this is a great family film dealing with down to earth people who enjoy their local interests dealing mainly with horse racing lloyd walter matthau is a farmer who also raises quarter horses and has a young son named casey who loves horses lloyd is able to raise a full grown horse who he calls shadow after his son and this horse breaks all speed records and is a possible winner of a million dollar race sarah blue alexis smith becomes interested in this horse and offers to buy the horse for 500 00 dollars however this horse receives serious injuries to his legs and lloyd receives a serious set back which upsets the entire family walter matthau gave an outstanding performance and this is a great film to view and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815308451652527 Review: this movie is a real thriller it was exciting from shortly after the start till the very end if you are a real suspense nut this is the movie for you the characters were very well developed and the scenery was beautiful the story was very well written similar to some others i have seen but quite different in several ways a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839221239089966 Review: this is a very well written movie full of suspense right up to the end the setting is beautiful in contrast to the frightening action taking place there it is not your typical suspense movie but a movie well packed with interesting twists and surprises which leave you wanting and hoping for a sequel i recommend this film to all suspense lovers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9643919467926025 Review: michael has accomplished quite a feat especially considering it is only his second start as writer producer and director generally first timers lack vision and direction when a major production but dominion proves mr is going places in hollywood set with beautiful scenery dominion boasts experienced cast members especially thomerson james who communicate vast vision with exceptional clarity few films can mix the slasher horror genre with a genuine action adventure feel but dominion accomplished this completely this film certainly qualifies as one of the top notch films in both of these categories if you are looking for fast paced action with more than a modicum of suspense look no further i look forward to future projects with great enthusiasm well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891391396522522 Review: by now the game's stale right br br the jokes have been done its all over the creative genius which drove this game for the first two games was gone after all br br wrong br br the game is still intact the jokes are here folks sure they're all rehash but so was monkey island 2 and 1 for that matter br br the difficulty is well placed somewhere between the slightly easy 1 and the ridiculously hard 2 the ship fighting sub game is badly in the tradition of sub games and this game has the best joke of the whole series when asked for your card to an exclusive beach always select you don't need to see my identification its worth the price of the game by itself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4432820677757263 Review: have pulled yet another beauty out of a seemingly bag of great games if any further proof was required that they rule this genre of gaming then this is it before actually playing the game there was a little concern about how the writers were going to keep up the pace of gags after the first two games fears were rife that it was going to wear a bit thin br br play the game and see how quickly those fears are from the introductory video with in the boat to the closing stages in the the jokes just keep on coming i was a great fan of the first two games and the other works day of the sam max etc and this one does not fail to deliver the quality you will not be disappointed well i wasn't Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7071315050125122 Review: first i played the second monkey island game and i liked it despite the low quality graphics and sound then a few months later i found out a new game was made i tried it out and liked it a lot first thing you notice is the great graphics the areas are huge colorful and detailed with lots to explore the game requires you to use your brain a lot as always the game is challenging with all point and click games frustrating the jokes haven't gotten old a third time around the animated cut scenes are a great addition to the game also this is the best mi game out there perhaps the best p c game too if you like cartoony games that play like a movie get this game Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9558171629905701 Review: what can i say curse of monkey island is fantastic the story is good and solid but appropriately silly the jokes are the puzzles are puzzling you couldn't ask for more in an adventure game the you don't need to see my identification bit is in itself well worth buying the game for not to mention murray who has become the hot topic among many of my friends only some of whom have played the game you will love this game and if you don't too bad Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.66231769323349 Review: being a huge die hard monkey island fan i this one would be terrible since ron gilbert didn't make it boy was i surprised although it's still not as good as the first two it has the comedy that i wanted i was a little nervous about the new graphics new engine and just the fact that it was on a cd but it all came together and it was interesting to finally hear the voices of your favorite characters i especially enjoyed that sword fighting had returned and the whole story about finding the big ring was just incredible go ahead and try out this two cd adventure and now we can rejoice because monkey island 4 escape from monkey island is coming out really really soon this fall Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8887321949005127 Review: destined to be a classic before it was even this game deserves all the recognition it deserves at a time when first person shooters like iii arena and unreal tournament are all the attention of computer gamers graphic adventures are a dying breed with great pun and humour the curse of monkey island is a game that people of all age groups would enjoy life can only improve after playing the curse of monkey island the sequel escape from monkey island is already destined to be a classic too i guarantee it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8990000486373901 Review: this was my second experience of the monkey island series the full seven years after i had been shown the first game what was my response oh great we're playing a cartoon i'm glad my brother shut me up then and played on because the jokes caught my attention once again as well as wonderful voice acting of not to mention everyone else done well i still think elaine sounds better than the do well to illustrate something happening and the art of both the game and are excellent when we found the cd with the originals secret and revenge we were both ecstatic and spent hours working through revenge one such moment was where we just sat down and blew half a day on it however has to be the monkey island game i've played the most especially for the return of and combat on the high seas that moment when you encounter kenny and he tells you he's gone straight and then i'm running guns had both my brother and i in tears from laughter and that's not the best part of the game not by far Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9058714509010315 Review: a wonderful family movie a beautiful horse movie 75 entertainment casey buddy kelly marsh are very interesting and lovable characters the horses are real beauties br br has the horse racing as a backdrop for showing how luck is sometimes nothing but some good shows how kids can do stupid things for stupid reasons shows how adults can do stupid things for selfish reasons the very realistically portrayed characters transform the unrealistic theme of the film into something everyone can relate to br br andrew rubin puts in a wonderful performance as buddy the sensible elder brother somewhat reminded me of aidan quinn eyes speech delivery facial appearance br br casey makes you fall in love with the character because of the earnestness sarah blue is also nicely portrayed by alexis smith lloyd the father is played by walter matthau and he is the character br br though there is room for improvement in the movie its a very enjoyable feel good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869658946990967 Review: the curse of monkey island is a brilliant video game and its a stroke of genius from the video game designers at to have created this sequel all the characters are brilliant the voice overs for the characters were realistic and funny a lot of effort went into this game and it deserves the 10 i gave in the vote keep up the good work Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8668709397315979 Review: on account of my unfortunately not being able to find them anywhere i have not gotten to try any of the other entries in the series although i certainly would not mind and trust me i have looked for anyone who does not know this is a point and click adventure title that means that the mouse is what you use to with everything that you can do so with in this though there is one particular case in this where that is inaccurate i won't spoil it here for anyone who haven't yet tried it nevertheless regardless of how little experience you have with computers you can sit right down and try this there isn't even terribly many bits of this where you need to be fast or have swift heck you can adjust the speed of the text if you have it have subtitles on and thus of the talking in it and it's not enormously awkward or forced when slow your is easy as well as combining or using items and holding down the button at anything you can affect gives three options for what to use with it be it a person a specific part of the surroundings or an object hand push pick up open etc eyes examine look through etc and mouth eat converse etc this all adds up to a friendly environment where you can approach the plentiful puzzles the amount of them is varied based on which of the two difficulty settings you try this on at your own pace and explore and take in the dozens of individual creatively done characters and areas in this to your content the length of this will be determined by how much time you take to do such you'll hear no blame from me they're worth it and your skill at figuring out the solutions there are a few points in this where you get to decide if you want the harder way of completing that or not this can be enjoyed by anyone from any age there's no material that isn't acceptable for children this is one of the products that help prove that that very fact does not have to mean that it is intolerable for older audiences the animation is quality work smooth everything moves as it should and the 3rd dimension honestly isn't that sorely missed when trying this the story telling is well done and you're never unclear as to what is going on there are numerous well directed cut scenes kept in the same colorful mostly bright 2d world as the rest with well done camera motion cartoony is an appropriate word to describe this and not only the visual style it can be applied to all of this the entire world of this is very similar to but not quite the same as ours with a mix of past and present inhabited by people and filled with things that we can sort of recognize or understand at least portions of but the absurdity makes them funny that would have to be one of the greatest strengths of this right there it's hilarious a lot of that comes from the lines spoken what is said as well as how it is and those who dig british efforts with focus on verbal the likes of or the blackadder franchise will want to check this sucker out however there are several different types of jokes including but not limited to the following satire cleverness dark spoofs irony gross out comedy not exactly my favorite aspect of this and more there's self awareness with the lead addressing you personally and for example explaining why he isn't going to do what you just asked him to there are references to pop culture through a couple of decades almost all of it works hardly any gags fall flat and if you aren't in stitches during this my best guess as to the reason would be that it's simply not with your sense of humor a situation that warrants no judgment and if one suspects that could be the case and wishes to find out i suggest the version where you for free can see if you care for the brand of play and or laughter the plot is well written nearly all of this is really develops nicely throughout and keeps your interest well the audio is all excellent crisp and well done the sound effects are spot on the music is well composed with no exceptions the voice acting is impeccable with a celebrity or two is fantastic as gotta love that name whom you control is incredible as the deceased and still threatening zombie villain the designs are immensely well done highly imaginative and all fit in spite of the relatively limited disposition of our hero when it comes to pirate deeds you do get to engage in some steer a ship board that of others and match blades in a rather unique and marvelously thought up way the re lies mainly in the choices during dialog etc this is linear with a tad freedom as far as the order goes so the sitting down with this for at least the second time has not got that large an amount of possibilities as far as being challenged by this goes unless he or she has forgotten what to do in the meantime ah nothing is perfect anyone who would care to delve into a thoroughly well crafted and fascinating fictional universe and crack up countless times should get a real kick out of this the good kind not the ones that hurt and potentially leave don't forget kids do not eat books that is just begging for a paper cut i would wager a guess that those who like the others would appreciate this one too and they're not the only ones who may get into this i recommend this to apart from members of aforementioned group any fan of this genre of as well as anyone to whom this review appeals 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9045071005821228 Review: another fantastic offering from the monkey island team and though it was a long time coming and had to survive the departure of ron gilbert it's another worthy installment my only gripe is that it was a little short seeming in comparison to the previous two though that might be because of a glorious lack of disk swapping roll on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8892462253570557 Review: the curse of monkey island has always been my favorite of the series a vibrant visual look an excellent soundtrack and brilliant voice cast all create a memorable and adventure br br graphics wise the game is definitely not a let down though some corners have been cut the over all feel of the game is reminiscent of disney feature length animations the gameplay is simple and even a novice will get the hang of it soon enough the game also offers a little extra for the more experienced players with its mega monkey mode br br the voice cast is one of my favorites dominic sympathetic voice makes complete and alexandra boyd is simply charming as elaine earl makes for a wonderfully sinister yet over the top villain also the game's charm is added by memorable characters like wally neil ross murray denny and one of my personal favorites allan young voice of scrooge my hat also goes off to the late great kay and his memorable secondary role as br br michael tropical and wonderful soundtrack once more graces the monkey island adventure of some of the best tunes in the business the game isn't perfect and some locales are not as well detailed as other but i had no gripes with the simple ending of the game which i found very satisfying Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676483273506165 Review: i had only written one review on imdb prior to this as i consider most games as unworthy of the time and effort curse of monkey island is different br br having played and been impressed by monkey 1 and 2 i had great expectations for the third release and was not disappointed the first thing that hit me was the substantially improved graphics don't get me wrong for games made in 1990 and 1991 respectively monkey 1 and 2 were ground breaking and provided the goods well but steps up and delivers a superb cartoon style game play which is both fun and satisfying all scenes and settings have been carefully crafted and well thought out and suit this type of game perfectly the animation cgi is a mixture of realism and exaggeration a fantastic combination in this case br br for me the script has been crucial in the success of the previous two games the script is clever appropriate and above all absolutely hilarious added to this the script is now audio unlike the previous two where speech is displayed in text format at the bottom of the screen dominic voice is perfect for witty clear and slightly naive all other voice talents fit their characters perfectly especially earl who is the voice behind i loved every single character throughout the game not just their personalities and wit but the way each character is animated superbly and whilst on the subject of audio effects the soundtrack is worth a mention the soundtracks for monkey 1 and 2 were both monotone and despite this were very effective at giving atmosphere and representing a change in mood soundtrack is once again a step up each scene is by a catchy subtle playful and if that's a word tune with a change in setting or mood the music also adding to the entertainment and amusement that the game offers br br the whole idea behind monkey island is to solve puzzles and problems in order to progress this might sound easy but is actually tricky in many places some may be put off by the level of logic and amount of thinking that goes into monkey island but in reality this makes the game even more entertaining and fun and also adds to the replay value the option of the curse of monkey island or the curse of monkey island mega monkey which involves and more abundant puzzles suits players of all abilities and also gives good cause to play the game at least twice whatever difficulty level you choose you are guaranteed a different game each time you replay with numerous speech options and other puzzles to solve that don't affect the outcome of the game but are just there for fun the most entertaining section of the game is ship combat and the sword fights that follow these were particularly well thought out and make the game completely worthwhile add to this a stupendous story that is non violent and suitable for all ages which will keep you hooked and wanting more until the very end br br finally in conclusion a uniquely special mention must go to the designers of this game the way each complex puzzle and problem is thought out is simply astonishing whilst gathering up items and objects during game play you can't see how each one is going to help you progress but with a little thought and perseverance solutions present themselves and for that the designers of must be highly commended br br 10 10 for the best game i have ever played not an exaggeration Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740067720413208 Review: the curse of monkey island released 6 years after the success of monkey island 2 you would think with monkey island ending that it would finish monkey island once and for all but it all turned out to be a trick to lure into captivity but enough about that the whole of this is that monkey island has returned and the voices are just if were to make a movie cartoon of monkey island this would probably be what it would look like and sound like it's plot is real good and everything about it is just awesome if you haven't heard about the monkey island series buy the monkey island archives or the monkey island booty pack and play through all the games starting with the secret of monkey island then monkey island 2 and the curse of monkey island monkey island 4 was real good but this one tops them all Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27129173278808594 Review: curse of monkey island is a treasure in my opinion the series as a whole was the holy grail of adventure gaming not to mention br br but to return to curse whats beautiful about is that its not afraid to be itself it does from the first two but still remains faithful to the ron gilbert productions if only the same could be said about the 4th installment of the series the voice work is impeccable with dominic playing our favorite protagonist the animation while quite different than the classic characters is done beautifully it really is just absolutely gorgeous and the music is fantastic its never annoying and you never have the urge to turn it off br br although i'm not too big a fan of romance the romantic scenes and themes are not at all overpowering they also have the rare ability to come off as sweet instead of cheesy that says a lot from a girl who routinely falls asleep during chick flicks br br then of course is the classic mi element of humor is quite adept at delivering deadpan lines altogether absurdist humor and simply good fun gary coleman makes a cameo as a budding young entrepreneur and world events are at without stepping out of the bounds of the game br br its not entirely fair to compare to mi and because it truly is in a realm of its own personally i can never find a favorite between the 3 as they all are quite different from each other however if you want a swashbuckling good time with the flair of the classic series i insist you give this game a shot you will not be disappointed br br 10 10 stars hands down br br emily n Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9357770681381226 Review: a group of evil businessmen need to knock down a building to build a huge complex but they can't remove the tenants the tenants and businessmen with their hired thugs clash until the film ends with one of the funniest fights ever the guy with the ginger hair who goes every time he throws a punch and the other guy who poses with a knife in his mouth instead of fighting only to be beaten off camera make this essential viewing if you like to laugh at films rather than with them Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6216980814933777 Review: one of the classic low budget 70's movies this film was found in a bargain video shop in london for only interestingly the package lists the star of the film as who sounds like a porn star but once the credits role it's obvious that the picture is to far the right of the tv screen so that all the cast members have the last letter missing from their names br br from the moment the narrator introduces us to the situation that the desperate tenants of a grimy new york city apartment block you know you're in for a ride of the direction is from the wood one school if one or two extras were looking at the camera crew then what the hell br br the films finishes with a plot twist that puts the usual suspects to shame buy it now Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3183818757534027 Review: this movie stands for its the funniest movie i have ever seen the lines the acting and the clothes wow talk about 70 s if you ever see this little gem buy it its worth every penny by the way the opening song is if anyone know where i can find it send me an e mail Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9492257833480835 Review: walter matthau can always improve a mediocre film and this movie proves it he turns in a very realistic performance as a small time horse trainer and single father not sugar coating either role br br he can be by turns soft hearted and doting then iron handed to his boys and we can see the same in his approach to horse training we see that he doesn't want his young prospect racing horse overworked and hurt in small time races but he seems to be willing to risk the life when he gets into the big time br br this is just one of matthau's wonderful performances and one that i highly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570099115371704 Review: death promise is a lost 70's exploitation gem and deserves to be seen technically somewhat of a mess and boasting a stock of amateur new types this film never bores i highly recommend tracking this down it's a hoot and a half Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6060872673988342 Review: first time i ever saw this was at a friends house it ended up in his parents hands by a fluke some bicycle repair shop went bankrupt and treats like this was up for grabs we saw it two times in a row and almost wet are pants how hard we laughed br br i've seen historical documents like ninja mission and plan 9 from outer space and they still remain good runners up in comparison to this one br br almost 15 years after first contact it is now considered the best cult movie of all times in my circles i've showed it to all my friends we now have a tradition of searching for movies in the same category the un one br br it can't be explained or reviewed in any normal way because every scene every take every move contains at least one mistake regarding editing dialouge directing etc br br for any cult movie buff this is the ultimate prize the gem of all gems br br as for craft it can't be rated because it would even be an insult to homemade videos of and weddings br br as for pure amusement it is the funniest movie i have ever seen funnier than any comedy ever made past or present anything less than a 10 10 should be regarded as an insult to good sense of hum our Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3844244182109833 Review: so i won't disagree with the critics but i really was not all that moved by this movie i was a little hesitant to rent it as i am going through some of the same things the protagonist is supposed to be experiencing yet i did rent it thinking that i might experience some catharsis or at the least understand that i am not alone while i understood the protagonist's irritation with his careless cousin i didn't feel his internal struggle with isolation as much as i would have liked i felt that much more emphasis was placed on his cousin his welcome it is a beautifully filmed movie and i did really appreciate the use of silence to bring out the feeling of isolation Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8982398509979248 Review: distant is a slice of turkish life flick which follows the mundane activities of two adult male cousins one a photographer and the other an unemployed there's little doubt that auteur bilge is a work in progress with considerable talent however this little foreign arty is so full of empty filler and so devoid of story or anything engaging or provocative that it will likely appeal to only the most avid devotees of cinema and mainstream audiences should look elsewhere i personally grew quickly bored with the slow pace of the film and found myself fast forwarding through the empty spaces and there are many between dialogue plot development and denouement distant is a very nicely done bit of b Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1555258184671402 Review: my interpretation is that the term is used in the sense of the opposite of people who are not warm toward others the film reminds me of the teachings of the in 'the art of where his main point is that the key to happiness is connecting with others not only are the characters in the film but they are also humorless charmless shy quiet and unfriendly these characteristics appear to prevent them amongst other things from forming and enjoying relationships and being able to talk about and deal with their problems and as a result they are terribly unhappy i see it as a strong of the teaching i'm not a by the way if you are one of the people who thinks that their behavior is a natural response to living in a large city then i think you may be right but i recommend the book city life need not be like this br br i can see why some people found it boring it does drag a bit in places and the characters are not particularly likable and it does contrast to lost in translation where the characters are much more likable and do connect with one another even though they don't connect with people generally Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46478021144866943 Review: bilge 2002 film distant his third feature film his first was black and white the small town is a significant step up from his good but flawed 1999 film clouds of may the earlier film had potential but of a small budget and improvised quality in the worst ways plot holes and wooden acting from amateurs that clouds of may succeeded on any level was a testament to talent as a budding filmmaker however distant is arrival on the international scene as a great artist one who has many of the same qualities as other great filmmakers like ingmar bergman although his screenplay is not as dialogue heavy it is just as brooding and he lacks bergman's penchant for close ups his shots are usually long shots for exteriors and medium shots for interiors and ozu whose penetrating scenes of contemplation the bulk of the film takes place in snowy istanbul the fact that it in turkey will likely surprise some which lends the film a definite feel as well as reminding one of some of the bleak snowy urban images from kieslowski's the the natural images invoke the best of werner herzog as they tend to go on a beat or two longer than standard film theory would dictate which is what makes them even more memorable while the urban landscapes range from the nearly compositions of antonioni to the cultural of woody allen one shot of a bench overlooking water is a direct read steal from manhattan save the lack of the brooklyn bridge in the background in another scene similarly quotes a famous shot of a ship in the harbor from tokyo story yet like all great artists makes his his own art by slightly altering them and keeping them to his own film's distant is a film whose title the characterization within the film and the feeling some viewers will have toward them but it does not describe the film itself for scenes stay with one long after the film ends perhaps the most memorable scene and image of the film comes when mahmut stalks his ex wife at the istanbul airport and watches her with her new husband as they head to board the plane that will remove her from his life forever as he watches her from a distance we see her catch just a glance of him watching her will she leave her husband and return to mahmut not in this film he pulls back behind a column and merely turns her head back to her future mahmut is her past and she knows how to best move on just keep moving mahmut will never get it most rarely get such moments of insight into themselves of life that some viewers will get the film and that gets his own powers of creation shows that ignorance can teach as long as one moves about it distant does albeit it at just the right length Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684770107269287 Review: the one of the best films of all times and everybody must realize this movie i m a turkish boy and a big cinema fun and in this days our cinema industry is up and is the best turkish film of last ten years and maybe one of the best films of all times director bilge is quite amazing telling story characters atmosphere is wonderful he is a minimalist director and tells about routine event family dreams expects life tells about you tells about me tells about us i promise you will find a piece of your body in this movie cinema life welcomes a new director he is waiting to realize i promise yo you will love this movie please watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689026474952698 Review: a study of one of those universally familiar physical and or emotional states isolation i think the film also comments on cultural too br br the film presents the experiences of two turkish men cousins one has money and the comforts that come of having it' with a steady income the other has none and goes in search of work neither are happy expect no celebration of life here this is loneliness warts and all br br the film succeeds in offering a powerfully bleak across the of the human condition brave film making well acted and well shot in my view outdoor shots by the harbour being my own favourites a film that should inspire gratitude in anyone who is not a stranger to happiness and in life not to mention employment everyone else will find a companion in this film a film with all the warmth and pace of an ice expect a bitter pill not a pill ' Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9109906554222107 Review: the only complaint i heard about this film was that it was slow though perhaps this is the point the two characters clash and the slow build up of tension between them is anxiety producing the intricate and subtle gestures and minimal dialog take the tension to a point where an otherwise normal argument shocks the audience istanbul and the are dreamy scenery captivating and the plot is thrilling not in that look the hero blew up yet another car and he's now flying with his motorcycle kind of way though i had chills down my spine as the characters moved in and out of each other's and watched the fog istanbul Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530020356178284 Review: perhaps many viewers who got frustrated by this film live their lives without ever thinking deeply about life itself what i want to point out here is that distant is not only an art house film but one of the best art house films from all the art house films i have seen distant is the one that really stands out as a piece of gold it is even fair to say that this film's cinematography and depiction of human emotion surpass nostalgia one commentator got it right that sex a jaded common feature among foreign films is surprisingly lacking in distant and in a good way what is most remarkable about distant is that it captures the details of life we usually ignore and the rich essence of our existence that often gets buried under the din and visual extravaganza of our world fortunately distant doesn't have that much to spare the audiences and what we see on the screen is a bare portrait of human beings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980054497718811 Review: a good movie for horse enthusiasts and most others it's a horse racing movie and it's a little man gets his chance movie and it's a how far would you go movie walter once again proves his as an actor he fits right in as lloyd a louisiana horse bum this movie gives you a rare screen glimpse of horse drag racing he has a young quarter horse who is a top racing prospect had nothing but a filling station and a good horse the the opportunity to make it big by taking the horse shadow to new mexico to get ready to run in the all american but how far will lloyd go to win the fame and fortune also memorable from this movie are scenes of lloyd spitting tobacco juice and waiting for his truck to start Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8716258406639099 Review: for all that has been said about the subject matter and the controversy that surrounded it please do not overlook what i feel to be the most important part of the film the struggles of everyone to keep their pride through their trials whether dealing with self imposed male a sexual or even life itself everybody is human Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8284254670143127 Review: this is the last film of a trilogy by the brilliant turkish director bilge whose last film which was very was shown in prestigious film festivals differing from his previous films the story of is set on istanbul which is one of the most crowded cities of the world however in film we do see only minor traces of that huge crowd rather he choose to focus on two characters one photographer and one of his relatives who comes from his small village to find a job on ships the photographer who we understand that has also to the city seems to be inhabited the customs of the city life not only in material sense in his relation to his relative we see him first as caring and tolerant however when he could not find a job our character starts to be disturbed for sharing his private with someone whose leaving date becomes ambiguous i will not reveal the tactics he develops in order to pull his relative out of his life to prevent any harm on your viewing pleasure but it is enough to say that shows us the tactics that we acquire within the routine of life to keep our own private space in order not to communicate with other people to prevent our relationships from gaining a complex nature since our own experience we believe that is complex enough br br film presents a clear picture of what a human being becomes within the borders of modern or postmodern city by depicting the two characters in different manners but he doesn't condemn any of the two characters for doing this rather he uses the power of cinematic language to this difference for example in search of new opportunities we always see the character coming from the village in open spaces even within the house he prefers balcony as his favourite space on the other hand we see the photographer always within the closed spaces and generally at his home although there are more than 10 million people out there and lots of adventures lots of interesting things to discover or are there any he prefers sitting at home watching tv etc his home is like his temple a kind of sacred place br br everyone living in a big city and conscious of the experience he is living through will find something belonging to himself in if you like this film i am sure that you will like other two films the clouds of may and the town go and find them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9376065135002136 Review: this is not a film to impress you with high budget high tech shots fast camera movements or costumes thought by an overzealous and hungry director but it's a film by a director who is also a very good photographer who has a very good sense of looking at things as a human not as an half god unlike most of the directors this is not a film in which actors and actresses try to give their best with unreal or at best learned gestures and rather it's a film in which they act as real as it can be actually they are not professional actors at all the dialogues between the main characters their expressions their feelings are as real as they can easily be yours in real life you tell the same lies to the people around you with the same regrets that you avoid to express with words you show the same signs of nuisance to an unwanted guest this is the same feeling of that you get in modern city life and this is your chance to see yourself from outside by the main characters i saw all of the films of bilge his short film thanks to those who puts it in the dvd many would compare him with tarkovsky ozu and maybe or bergman as he is emerging as a true auteur and he is sincere in saying that his films are not to make money but to give a meaning to his life that is the kind of sincerity you'll find in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9430251121520996 Review: like all good art this movie could mean different things to different people to me it means that failing to open your hart to the others could rob you of happiness and leave you with an empty live the convenience of the selfishness is like the junk food it feels good but eventually could make you sick br br almost everything i see in the us is a commercial mass production of action garbage shallow dramas and stupid comedies and this sensitive deep and poetic movie really touched me thank you bilge and all the other in the cast br br ivan Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7963609099388123 Review: following the collapse of answer to hollywood in the mid '90s few but the most of could have such a recent in the turkish film industry arguably built upon the work of ex photographer bilge br br is the director's third feature and forms something of a trilogy with his two earlier pictures and clouds of may following similar themes and techniques the film finds a commercial photographer living alone in a small istanbul apartment only visited occasionally by his married lover yusuf his nephew has left his village home after the closure of a factory and the loss of his job the younger man stays with while looking for work in the city drinking in and observing young women he never approaches br br the film's title is translated as distant and the film beautifully illustrates every possible of the word physical distance from his home emotional distance from the world around him and the generational distance between the two men br br films rarely contain heightened dramatics instead allowing full and rich characters to develop from within the tightly framed static shots he acts as director producer writer cinematographer and co editor and casts friends and family in many of the roles such a confined approach to film making might be expected to lead to films hard to infiltrate and connect with for most viewers making humanity all the more impressive br br is however a better cinematic than taking the reigns from such past masters of cinematic language as ozu and tarkovsky after viewing i can think of few better suited to the task Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904242992401123 Review: the first time i saw the poster i was stunned by its and beauty then the city of istanbul has been haunting in my mind ever since br br not much dialogue not much music the whole film was shot as and aesthetically like a sculpture it itself is a landscape br br actually there are a lot of things going on in the film but the director deliberately omitted most dramatic parts and leave them to our imagination thus creating a really flat life mild spoiler one can see crying in the toilet and then going out without a word but not their fight one can see mahmut accompanying his mother in the hospital but not her struggle from illness the most dramatic scene in the film to me is yusuf laughing out loud for the toy soldier he bought for his niece and that's when it almost broke my heart to see this boring lonely life bursting out in such a way br br with all the in life the story presents us with pure inner world of all the characters their sadness anxiety loneliness regrets and as the story unfolded i sort of finally their desperate situation where their emotions were really no way out if no outer things which is exactly every loner tries to keep at all cost especially for an irresponsible artist like mahmut br br i've just finished my second watching last night i into my had some beside my bed and went through the whole film in a trance i felt two real lives going on one outside the screen one inside the screen i felt free from all those loneliness and anxiety 'cause the people inside were experiencing it i just had myself removed from all those things br br we cannot deny the universal problem of communication and loneliness even puts us far towards it and it becomes a vicious spiral i bet mahmut still didn't figure out a way of living in the end that's why he stepped out of his room to try to find the answers from the outer world the coldness and landscape Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9026836156845093 Review: this is a film about loneliness and how the distance – physical and emotional between people tends to relationships br br the narrative is simple to the point of banality a young man yusuf from a rural village arrives in istanbul to stay with his older and successful cousin mahmut yusuf wants work in the big city after trying for a few weeks to find work without any success the strain of having yusuf living with him is too much for mahmut they – nothing physical just verbal eventually yusuf goes leaving mahmut alone again end of story br br except for the fact that the performance of the two men as relatives is one of the best on film much is said visually dialog is used to bring out distrust hostility and insecurity that exist within and between the two men br br there are many visual gems in this film for example while searching for work young yusuf needing a relationship tries in vain to gain the attention of various young women around the city the look on his face as he is thwarted every time says it all br br or wanting a cigarette yusuf opens the door to the balcony of apartment and lights up in the frigid december air leaving the door open mahmut eventually gets up from his work desk walks to the door all glass and the cousins just look at each other for what seems way too long a time then mahmut closes the door leaving yusuf out in the cold the metaphor is complete br br or mahmut cleaning up after yusuf and with increasing anger and all the while yusuf wastes his time chasing skirts instead of looking seriously for work and spends money on a toy for a yusuf is emotional impulsive and vulnerable mahmut is rational logical self confident and a demanding control freak the right brain left brain beautifully played out by two actors who say more with a look a gesture a than any words can convey br br but mahmut is not completely emotionless he still loves his ex wife who tells him that she's off to canada with her husband to be mahmut affects a distant and confident friendship with his ex and makes sure that she is okay about going he wishes her well he says goodbye he leaves the coffee shop where they were talking later when she calls to say a last goodbye on the way to the airport mahmut goes there and secretly watches as she leaves the poignancy of the emotion on his face as she disappears through a door is worth the wait br br all in all this is a standout piece of work by the two main actors and the director some might argue that the pace is too slow but life goes slowly for much of the time especially for those who are alone the camera work is relatively simple also choose the scene set up the camera and lighting and let the actors move across the scene enter the scene and leave the scene all the while keeping the camera still there were a few panning shots some high angle tracking shots a few rural scenes – but much of the film is shown as though on a stage with a fixed camera and a wide angle lens except for tv and radio music within the story there is no music sound track and there are those many long silences as the two men sit and watch tv together and or engage in very limited conversation br br i saw this movie on tv so i was amused to see that on a few occasions i was watching tv as they were watching tv also the silence in the movie matched the silence in my house i was awake all others in bed my chair and position matched that of as he watched tv quite eerie giving me a sense of almost with and i guess i was in a sense br br i'll say no more because i want you to savor the other scenes that i haven't described it's not a movie for everybody for sure more than any movie i've seen it shows just how much we die when we are all alone – just as we are all alone when we die face as it fades to black in the final scene will stay with me for a long long time br br highly recommended for serious movie buffs Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6220647692680359 Review: when you're watching distant you know you're not watching a french movie there's little sex and it's mostly and people don't talk that much here there are a few lines scattered here and there and a couple of important conversations just to let you make sense of what's going on it doesn't look american either there aren't any car chases or shoot outs or violence unless you consider the killing of a mouse an act of blood or the daily tension of getting by a subdued catastrophe at times the relatively long held medium distance shots may remind you of asian cinema but just reminds you the director doesn't push things to the radical of some taiwanese filmmakers but then again this is not a taiwanese movie it's a turkish movie i don't know what that means i don't even know if that's supposed to mean something br br the movie doesn't have a plot proper and yet those few lines those somewhat long held shots and that often tension gradually build a sense of something happening a sense of 'plot' for lack of a better word that grows on you by the end of the movie you may get the feeling you're going to miss those two cousins who have many things in common but are worlds apart Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13696472346782684 Review: for those who are like me and are used to watch and enjoy high budget hollywood films on huge screens with a surround audio this film seems to be so distant however it surprised me how close can it be to any human while i watch it it is so natural that you feel like nobody wrote a scenario or nobody directed it you are the director and you are writing the scenario while you watch it for me the time i spend on watching a film is the only time which i go to another world this film is the first sample for me which shows that it is not always a must to watch millions of dollars of budgeted films surround audio capabilities to go to another world this films sends you to another world or maybe makes you return back to yourself without millions of dollars of budget or technical capabilities i felt like that i'm reading from Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46746745705604553 Review: hysterically painful perhaps the kind of movie would have made had he made movies what's really funny is that the two cousins have so very much in common many descriptions of their relationship on this site are dead wrong br br what's really funny and uncomfortable about these characters is that they just can't bring themselves to talk to each other or anyone else it's horrible if you've ever been too shy worried self involved or just plain scared to talk to someone and who hasn't you'll definitely see yourself in this film and it won't be pretty br br it holds a mirror up to the audience and says if you don't like what you see change it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6883708834648132 Review: it's probably a year since i saw but it has left strong memories of the two main characters jaded photographer mahmut and his naive cousin from the village yusuf br br it's a long film with very little dialogue and a quite limited plot this has evidently annoyed a fair few viewers but the film such a painfully believable portrait of mahmut and yusuf that there's just as much emotional tension as in the thriller br br just to be clear there's no padding in this film in the long pauses where no one speaks there as much happening in the characters' emotions and in yours watching them as you could bear go to see it awake and alert and you'll be gripped rather than br br rings true in so many ways and that sincerity is probably its greatest accomplishment people don't with events and problems so much as with each other in fact in the whole film there's probably not one point where the main characters mahmut yusuf and ex wife are not opposed br br much of it is true the world over country cousin perhaps naive expectation that a job on a ship will drop into his lap cynicism and unwillingness to sympathise with yusuf br br other truths are more specific to turkey that mahmut might be his stay with teeth yusuf between macho ambition and wide eyed awkwardness when he tries to get to know a woman br br is undoubtedly a pretty bleak film and one strengths is not to beat us over the head with the themes he explores for me at least i believed entirely in the behaviour of his characters all the little failed attempts to connect and petty ring so true and yet i didn't leave with a message that the world is like that but instead i got this is how we sometimes treat each other Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7157338261604309 Review: one of my favorite movies i like horses i like happy endings and i like walter matthau i miss him and am glad to have a great film like this to remind me why he was so wonderful watch it with your kids or your horse br br the story of an old hard boot horse trainer with kids and down on his luck if you have ever had or appreciated horse racing you will appreciate the rags to riches storyline it may be a little below but not a lot the story is the same one except it is the quarter horse version well acted correct racing terms and equipment and nice racing scenes don't take my word for it get it and make up your own mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626768231391907 Review: reading some of the other reviews of this film i was reminded of both good and not so good aspects of it but overall i have to say it is one of the better films i have seen from any number of genres or countries recently more than anything else it avoided many of the typical traps of more recent international cinema like taking nice pictures of landscapes or being or imitating american films like pulp fiction the film is unique in many ways for one thing it is a film about relationships in which sex plays no role unusual especially for foreign films it is also a film about two men's relationship to each other also unusual not a film' no homosexual tension no ego phallic competition it uses little dialogue but a tremendous amount it is a simple story yet full of complex details which are easily understood by any human being and universal in their relevance i did not find the film dark or depressing everything would seem this way if you watch hollywood happy ending films all the time but rather a true reflection of human emotions for instance in the scene where mahmut realizes his cousin is gone is you see both his feeling of relief that the cousin is gone and yet regret that he pushed him away who has not felt such when losing a friend or lover or in some other situation it's rare to get these kinds of real human emotions displayed on film in a non cliché way as far as culture is concerned or this being a turkish film i feel it strikes the very difficult balance between being a film about realities which more apply to that place the greater struggle to make it in a turkish city versus a european one the greater contrast between country and city and a universal human story which didn't necessarily have to be set in turkey in this day and age where people around the world are consuming culture and it this film does not try to entice us as nor does it try to communicate it as a or how turkey istanbul and yet the cultural elements are there i think the comparison to in that somebody made is quite good everyone at least in the us was raving about that film i personally thought it was mediocre at best it was well put by someone as a vague story which supposedly was supposed to deal with that happens to people living or traveling overseas even if the film was supposed to be humorous the characters and their motivations or crises were never clear even for a film or comedy this is necessary and i found myself being treated to a typically story of the alienated overseas going back to as for the idea that this is bad acting or too slow or has no plot i'm sorry but people who say this know nothing about film making and maybe nothing about being human no offense you do not have to be a film aficionado or cultural connoisseur to appreciate this film this film will be two hours of your time well spent Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08024691045284271 Review: i am very thankful that the small college town of near and home of the famous theatre where gregory peck once acted managed to get an art film festival and show this film there is two and a hour hours from where i live but the trip was worth it in every sense of the word distant is an amazing brilliant jarring emotional captivating film as a turkish american this film was not only a testimony as to what life in turkey is like but on a larger scale it tells the world of what it is like to be turkish whether one lives in istanbul berlin montreal new york or it may be two hours in length as opposed to five minutes but this is effectively our bob marley song there are so many wonderful scenes in this film it is very difficult to choose just a random few but for me one telling scene takes place in a downtown istanbul cinema the title character played by who sadly died in a car accident shortly after this film's completion follows a very attractive young woman down a staircase to the cinema's main auditorium she goes into see vanilla sky as the image of tom cruise is reflected from a glass we sense that turkish men are competing with tom cruise for their own women's affections even though tom cruise is nowhere to found in the scenes shot across the are also quite revealing as they the beauty yet desperate empty which are a painful fact of life in turkey in this film the gulf separates lovers and families a simple empty of turkish brand cigarettes and a dying mouse jump off the screen the way did in the 1982 film many of films including the herd 1978 completed by and baba the father 1971 have been considered by many to be the best turkish films ever made without sometimes overblown social political anger especially in his last film the 1983 prison drama the wall distance captures the essence of turkish life quite remarkably this is a crowning achievement for a director who in my view can already be proclaimed as the turkish equivalent to directors like tarkovsky and ozu i can't wait to see his other films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764161705970764 Review: it has taken me about a year now after seeing this film to write about it lord knows i have wanted to after witnessing it i knew i saw something i hadn't seen before but wasn't sure why now after reflecting for quite some time i know it's these characters that even now i still can't stop thinking about br br distant briefly and slowly tells the story of a relative yusuf who comes from the to live briefly with a well off to do photographer mahmut in the city in hopes to find employment however it becomes clear that after yusuf the idea of being a sailor and his employment prospects dim that he's really searching for something else some sort of purpose in his life br br through all this soul searching we are taken through surroundings that are filmed exquisitely the context in which they happen makes the scenes more powerful in 2 particular ones when a girl yusuf has been following suddenly meets up with her significant other and the look of face as he looks into a basket of fish and the shot and light that reflects off his tortured face that scene in itself has to be one of the most gorgeously filmed pieces i have witness in i don't know how long br br in the end mahmut has his own demons too but ends up confronting his relative that he is not really trying to find a job and is forced to ask him to leave in a scene that is very simple but has the feeling of true heartbreak br br what the viewer is left with is lots of reflecting and pondering for these 2 people who everyone can see a piece of themselves in you should not be put off by the pace of this film it is truly worth every single breathtaking second br br rating 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8860760927200317 Review: people must learn to watch what is up there on the screen this is a great film that is based on a slow careful gathering of details which serve to establish the personalities of these two men the of yusuf the country cousin is well described by his fear of talking to women he has at least three chances to start a conversation with a young woman and loses all of them he has many decades of ahead of him and maybe unemployment as well br br mahmut is a different case he got out of the small town by working very hard we imagine and his resentment of slackers like yusuf is palpable he leaves on the expensive carpet the slob we are shown a group of friends talking about tarkovsky among other things and we note that mahmut feels regret but only slight regret that his work has become commercial over the years the gulf between the cousins just gets wider and wider the mouse trap theme is wonderfully vivid it brings out the compassion and confusion of yusuf and the cold blooded problem solving of mahmut br br i was reminded of two classic films of men driving each other nuts les cousins by chabrol the rich boy with pretensions played by is always in my mind and kiss of the spider woman william hurt can't figure out why everybody's so mean bilge takes his place among the dozen important directors now active i just hope that in future he will come to rely on collaborators instead of directing writing and shooting his films himself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942638635635376 Review: 2002 a turkish film shown in the u s as distant br br was directed produced written and filmed by bilge br br br br this movie is a gritty and somber version of the clash between a city mouse mahmut played by and a country mouse yusuf played by br br both men are superb actors and the plot allows them to demonstrate their acting skill tragically died in an automobile accident shortly after the movie was completed br br in most country cousin city cousin tales the contrast between rural and urban life styles is portrayed in a humorous fashion in this film there's little humor or even warmth both men br br have lost touch with human society mahmut 's work as a br br commercial photographer for a company gives him no satisfaction he has divorced a woman he clearly br br still loves and has no satisfying human relationships br br mahmut has lost his job because of a factory closing in his small town and doesn't have the skills or the energy to find work in the city his human interactions are primarily confined to silent observations of the other people who cross his path he's clearly a warm and caring person but can't express these qualities in an urban environment br br the cousins don't relate well to the world and they don't relate well to each other neither makes an effort to act in a way that would provide an opportunity for bonding or closeness br br in a sense this film portrays an opportunity wasted br br each cousin could have provided at least part of what was lacking in the other's life instead they steer parallel unhappy courses the two men are distant throughout which is a situation suggested by the film's title br br one of my friends mentioned the masterful way in which builds detail upon detail these details ultimately tell us more about the characters than we might have learned by simple exposition br br was shown as part of the rochester labor film series it's not a labor film in the traditional sense of that genre it is a labor film because it demonstrates the harmful effects of unsatisfying work mahmut and unemployment yusuf br br this is a quiet absorbing dark film although it doesn't make for happy viewing i walked out of the br br theater realizing that i had seen a truly creative and br br important movie this film is worth finding and seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974271833896637 Review: while sleeping mr eko is assigned by his brother mccormack in a dream to go with john locke to the meaning of the symbol with the pretext of chasing henry mr eko brings john with him and they find a second hatch called pearl underground the question mark symbol marked on the field where a video explains that the other hatch is a psychological experiment and people behavior pressing the buttons of the computer every minutes are actually subjects meanwhile jack unsuccessfully tries to save libby br br in this episode john locke loses his faith in the island when he finds that they have been in the hatch the disgusting michael sees the libby wishing that she was dead while hurley jack kate and sawyer are suffering her pain in a deep emotional contrast my vote is eight br br title brazil not available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.921011745929718 Review: in this episode locke and eko go searching for the symbol that we saw during the lock down on a previous episode michael having shot ana and libby struggles with his actions as libby inches closer to death br br the most interesting thing about this episode i think is during the commercial break locke and eko find a hatch under the plane that killed boone in season one and a new training video ends with copyright the foundation 1989 in a following commercial break a rather bizarre and nondescript commercial the foundation a planted commercial and the website advertised www com leads the visitor through a world of information about life on the outside of storyline a must see for all fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751697182655334 Review: the second mr eko episode has somewhat less interesting flashbacks than the first the but in just about every other department it is one of the best episodes of season 2 advancing the series' mythology background as well as the characters a new initiative station the pearl is discovered by locke and eko and the orientation film that they find and watch inside completes transformation from a believer orientation after the end of the film we're gonna have to watch this again to a s o s did you push that button henry i need to know to a non believer after the end of the film do you want to watch this again no i've seen enough terry performance is powerful as usual every single second of my pathetic little life is as useless as that button meanwhile eko takes his place as the man who becomes sure that he was brought on the island as part of his true destiny which is to continue pushing the button other high points of are a startling unique dream sequence where person a has the dream as being person b this is the kind of bold idea that the current season of lost could use much more of and the haunting scene of last word before her death and the way jack and hurley cannot possibly know its true meaning 1 2 out of 4 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8035153746604919 Review: an eko episode the explores the aftermath of the tragic events that rocked the in the previous one as the main characters john locke sawyer kate and hurley come to terms with the incident in the hatch locke and eko set out to find out where henry took off to as it turns out eko is on a mission of his own trying to figure out the symbol which locke had drawn on his sketch we see flashes of life in sydney as a priest who comes in contact with his brother through a stranger we also witness the tragedy that struck the hatch boil down to a room temperature as michael continues to remain a mystery br br an excellent lost episode with many interesting turns Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801662564277649 Review: northfork is above all a masterpiece of widescreen cinematography for this alone the film is well worth one's time the stark wide open plains and of eastern montana are captured in the spare muted earth tones of autumn or early spring the gigantic grey cement fort peck dam is the film's protagonist the film comments both subtly and not so subtly on about a dozen issues of western landscape the dialogue can be trying at times yet the images and concepts are powerful enough to lift the film the 1950's period works so well here and is executed so well i think that the passing years will be kind to this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741696715354919 Review: another of the endless amount of cookie cutter fight to the death for the amusement of wealthy films that there were so many of in the 90s the ones created by taking the words and and the words and and putting them in a random saying that though death match is a pretty good entry in the over used genre thanks to its exciting fight scenes and the surprisingly good acting of its cast br br the story concerns two buddies ex world champion john larson played by faced champ ian probably previously best known for his awful performance as the main villain in ring of fire 2 and nick wallace nick hill a likable guy probably best known for the role of street fighter sergio in 2 who work the l a docks onto ships one discovery of a of guns and a brief fight later our two heroes are and up an l a bar sensible john larson decides to head north and look for a job headstrong nick wallace has heard of a guy paying good money for fighters to fight in private matches why should things change says john if you need me i'll be there predictably enough it isn't long before nick has gone missing and his good friend is fighting in the deadly of trying to find a lead to his missing buddy br br sure enough there are no prizes for originality here but like i said before this films strength lies in its action its cast of real life fighters and the fairly good performances it manages to wring from them ian in particular surprised me previously i'd just seen him as the bad guy in ring of fire 2 and in bit parts in tripe like the steel ring and i've always been quite amused at how bad an actor he is good fighter though but in death match he's pretty good given a decent script and a haircut he proves himself to be quite the charismatic leading man and his friendship with nick is very well portrayed and hill have a nice chemistry and you really believe these two characters care for each other enough for one of them to lose a job travel halfway across the country and risk death to save the other i wish i had a friend like that br br it was also nice to see hues as a villainous henchman with a little more depth than we're used to seeing from his many roles however don't be fooled into thinking he's the star just because he's on the video cover with it seems his head stuck on the body of michael from the cover of he is good while he's on screen but he isn't on much br br on the negative side the film is pretty slow when there's no fighting going on with lots of unnecessary scenes whats with gangster jimmie pointless story about his grandfather and the end fight is disappointingly short but on the whole i enjoyed it plenty of fights most of them good isn't that all we martial arts really need and of course eye candy here in the lovely form of the very pretty renee all in all a pretty entertaining movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8398823738098145 Review: i loved the movie northfork i knew nothing about the movie before watching it therefore i had no outside influence or information to guide me in what i was seeing unfold on the screen in retrospect i would advise anyone interested in the movie to watch it if for no other reason than the quality actors who appear in it do not read anything about the plot story line or evaluation of the movie in fact stop reading anything further in my comments although i believe they are general and would not spoil the movie for you i don't want to diminish the value of the movie to you find your own path of meaning in this film or it is diminished in its potential br br in general i found the 3 benign strangers in puzzling as the movie unfolds they could qualify as three entertaining escapees from a mental hospital or the dreams and hallucinations of a sick and young boy or three angels sent to find the lost angel br br the sick and perhaps dying boy works to convince the three strangers to abandon the search for the lost angel become his mother father and take him safely far away from northfork no less than 1000 miles he even declares that he is the lost angel to try to manipulate them all to be his guardian only one of the three responds to the boy on a positive basis the other two have no real enthusiasm or passion for this involvement br br the priest who is nursing the sick boy demonstrates a depth of caring for people and a deep conviction toward his faith he transcends the desolation and emptiness of northfork and its people he is the light of goodness and hope to both northfork and to the movie viewer br br near the climax of the movie the boy and new guardian journey over land to a field where a plane waits they board to find the other two strangers also on the plane in fact one is the pilot the engines start and the plane takes off br br who are the 3 strangers if only one stranger was interested in helping the boy why were all three on the plane where is the plane going did the other two find the lost angel is there a lost angel and if so who is it who are the six men dressed like if all of this is just the sick boy's dreams how did one of the 3 strangers end up reaching out to help one of the men dressed like an undertaker when he jumped and hit his head neither the boy or strangers had contact with these men br br one or two sentences written under the title telling people what this movie is about is a tragic mistake this is not a spoiler it's statement about advertising only so if you haven't seen the movie northfork the questions above show only a few of the interesting and fun in the road of thought when you view the film northfork if you read the advertising summary of the plot of the movie before you watched it previously maybe you ought to look at some of the questions above and watch it again i know i will br br terry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559940695762634 Review: after some further thought about this film i find it's far too easy to dismiss this as the boy's dream i have actually received some spiritual strength from northfork angels do exist we definitely are entertained by angels most of the time we aren't even aware of it at a point of spiritual and emotional in my life i personally really needed this film yes as i wrote before it speaks to so many can't wait to get to heaven br br being so sick of all of the fx and formula stuff i found this film to be genuine cinema all i can say is it touched me in so many ways that i still am it all out north fork is a wonderful film one that brings the viewer's mind out of the gutter and into the heart the spiritual aspect is so very intriguing to me pay attention as you'll need to use the brain and heart god gave you to follow the story i think it's possibly a bit over the heads of some but i feel those are the individuals it speaks to most importantly i want to view it several more times just so i can take it all in br br the industry needs to study this film to realize we do exist br br my thanks to all involved in the making of this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595556259155273 Review: i recently attended sundance as i have often done in years past and was treated to the small pleasures of the edgy little indies the of dark comedies and the now predictable portraits of dysfunction but then i saw mark and michael and i remembered why i so fell in love with the movies in the first place sweeps across the screen with visionary daring and back to the seminal early work of terence malick and the existential landscapes of antonioni it's an impossible film to easily explain which is one of its many strengths suffice it to say it's an adult fairy tale with many carefully layered levels of meaning it my imagination and cast an imposing shadow over all the other films i saw this year it is a work of meticulous craftsmanship and a sophistication of writing not seen in most american movies i plan to revisit this film several times when it comes to my theater for it is a beguiling piece of magic and mystery a haunting work where one can roam the plains of montana in search of angels and the very nature of heaven and earth the cast performs this piece with striking conviction particularly james woods and nick nolte who remind us of the nerve and daring displayed throughout the course of their careers maybe will help us find a new wave of american cinema where excellence in craft and writing become more the norm than the exception see it when it comes your way and take your friends for the questions will be many and the thoughts and feelings by seeing will awaken memories of great movie once seen in your past and now hopefully may be returning with the advent of the polish brothers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972540020942688 Review: at first glance a film like northfork a town set to be flooded in 1955 and a group of 6 characters who are sent out to the remaining townspeople could be just an ordinary film as we soon meet a remaining priest taking care of a sick child a greedy land owner we could be set up for a simple story we could all easily digest however when one is first introduced to this film you notice the amazing wide open cinematography and a scene involving a church hall missing a wall that opens up to the and scenic view of the mountains with cattle it soon becomes clear that after this scene and a few of the towns peoples introduction that this is no ordinary film and no ordinary story it is something very special and unique br br at first glance things are not as clear but the cinematography and landscape that the viewer is witness to is stunning and the characters that inhabit this small soon to be extinct area are just in word amazing it's what can either draw you in closer to this film or either have you bored sitting there waiting for something to happen br br the films deep spiritual and dream like qualities give it a slow and methodical approach which i am sure will bore some viewers but if you are patient with it and see the bigger picture the film is great to witness br br rating 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794055819511414 Review: imagery controls this film the characters although interesting ultimately take a back seat the first scene i remember is a framed black and white shot of the ocean that then opens to full screen and color the bubbling of the water gives way to a small coffin that breaks the surface the theme of the movie here being that death can be accepted and brought into the realm of the living br br water as an ultimate consciousness as a tool of god is used to here to force people to get their houses in order judgment day the dead have to be accounted for and lifted to a better place whatever one has left unresolved or will be washed away there's no clinging on to the past to a buried memory of what was br br this movie has been compared to o brother where art thou and the threat of water and its use as a cleansing force is similar to that film what's different in this movie is that the coming of the water is and so again the emphasis is on what needs to be done with the here and now br br i agree that the some of the scenes are reminiscent of a david lynch work take for example the dinner segment with the deep voiced and waitress one gets the same surreal feel from the setting and odd character as one does with the backwards in the scene from fire the difference is that lynch attacks us with the image to express the psychological processes of a troubled character whereas this film seems to use surreal elements to create a moral message the men in black suits can't have anything they want they must be patient and accept what is available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747171998023987 Review: it is a rare and fine spectacle an allegory of death and that is neither preachy nor mawkish a work of mature and courageous insight northfork avoids arthouse distinction by refusing to belong to a kind unlike the most memorable and accomplished film to impose an obvious comparison 1987 wings of desire der berlin it sustains an in a narrative spectrum spanning from the mundane to the supernatural this story of earthly and celestial eminent in the american west the fairytale that marked its german predecessor in the ad genre of angels their wings with its celestial be it inspired by faith or by a fever dream never parts ways with crud and rot this firm to great credit for writers and directors mark and michael polish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.940567672252655 Review: the stark cold landscape of big sky country with its majestic snow capped mountains juxtaposed to barren plains is put to poetic use here in this lynchian fable slide picture show about death and melancholy from the young and talented polish brothers who previously treated indie movie fans to the bizarre and fascinating twin falls a film about a young woman falling in love with two brothers who happen to be twins a little orphan boy is dying and a town is about to flooded in the name of progress in the form a damn and power plant with its eerily pleasing music score minimalist dialogue and character development and uncanny fantasy sequences involving some very unique angels the polish brothers put their focus on what every good film artist knows a film should be about the moving pictures the images the scenes paintings of deep beauty captured on celluloid this is best to be viewed late at night so that the haunting imagery can linger in your mind and wash over you as you drift off into sleep the fact that all of this was done on a shoe string budget of less than two million dollars puts hollywood with their bloated film costs and hollow movies to shame and indicates something grand to come from the polish brothers in the future Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7376413941383362 Review: michael hypnotic northfork is a film that will stay in one's memory for quite a long time this exquisitely crafted movie that michael and mark polish wrote is visually one of the best things that came out last year from the world of independent films the movie is splendidly photographed by m david with a haunting score by stuart br br if you haven't seen the film perhaps you should stop reading here br br the idea to set the film in montana was a great coup for the polish brothers never has the majestic views of the country and mountains been so vividly captured as in northfork we don't need any color the beauty is in the dark tones of the film that enhances the story of the desolation in this remote outpost br br at the center of the story is irwin the sick child under the care of the mysterious father harlan this boy is seen in his bed where the kind priest is the medicine for his body but is he really there at all we watch him interacting with the odd group that we first encounter around the cemetery there are two freshly open graves will one of them be for irwin br br at the same time another plot line plays parallel to this first theme we see the six men in black that have come to the area in order to remove from the area as many people as they can this will be the bed for the man made lake that will be created their reward is one and a half of lake front property if they move a certain amount of people br br the third story line centers on the mystical group composed by flower hercules cup of tea cod and happy they are following a possibility of a link to an angel that has been injured in this area when irwin meets them at the cemetery he offers to help only if they take him away at least a thousand miles from here we watch as the quartet examine the feathers the boy has placed among the pages of his bible could irwin be that angel br br the closing sequence show us all parties leaving northfork in different directions the men in black riding their automobiles perhaps going home to enjoy the newly acquired properties given to them as a reward the mystical group is seen boarding a plane and taking off for a higher place we also realize that the child in father harlan in spite of the and the care he received from the saintly figure has died br br michael polish got one of the best ensemble acting from all the principals nick nolte as father harlan turns a low key performance in his portrayal of this kind man james woods as walter one of the men working for the does a fine job the biggest surprise is duel farmer who makes an excellent impression as irwin this child actor with the right guidance shows great promise br br the mystical group is brilliantly acted by daryl hannah robin ben foster and anthony edwards the man with the funny spectacles peter coyote mark polish ben foster and the rest of the cast are flawless under mr polish direction br br the beauty of the film relies in its simplicity mr vision will haunt one's memory the images of montana as perhaps an unreal landscape is one of the best things in american films in quite a while Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765329957008362 Review: the third film from the polish brothers is their best most beautiful imaginative film yet though many audiences will have a problem with lack of traditional dramatic structure stick with it jack the plot is difficult to summarize so just know that the story includes agents trying to a city god in a cowboy hat the selling of angel wings and a sick orphan but it all works m david extraordinary photography makes almost every frame exciting and wonderful to look at the performances of the actors working with the polish brothers' offbeat script are pitch perfect and give the film its emotional punch the strong willed audience member will be moved by the mythology and folk tale of the story the comic and moving actors and finally the incredible courage and command that michael polish shows behind the camera again all of these incredible and seemingly disjointed elements come together magnificently in one of the most incredible things you should run out and experience a great great great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9957011342048645 Review: it's a shame this movie is rated pg 13 it is really quite suitable for anyone though young kids might not follow it too well br br it belongs to that wonderful genre of comic ghost angel stories that would have to include everything from it's a wonderful life to wings of desire br br the photography is stunning the acting first rate and wonder of wonders the tone is uplifting br br my only criticism is that there is not much ambiguity in the film the two interwoven stories seem mysterious at first but they resolve themselves a little too nicely for my taste as the director points out in his commentary on the dvd all the ingredients of story are on his table the symbolism is just a trifle too pat for me br br but what a my favorite scene has to be when the team tries to get breakfast at a diner this is practically theatrical in its magic a tour de force of witty acting subtle playful and positively rhythmic coupled with striking cinematography and an eye for the grotesque br br northfork is funny touching gorgeous to look at magical with the above reservations and has not one single car chase br br an easy nine stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9743009209632874 Review: this is a decent effort for a b movie martial arts actioner ian a former north american weight champion is the lead and himself well in the action scenes the muscular hues gets a chance to add more to his martial arts bad guy persona in this film than in all of his many others and if you are a fan of the teutonic rent this movie now br br renee griffin is also noteworthy as the romantic interest in this film she starts off with attitude but soon warms up to the hero and they make the beast with two backs in a very stylish fashion br br the fight scenes are good in the american tradition no hong kong acrobatics here with added realism from having benny the jet playing himself as john trainer br br all in all this film seems to have more sub plots than most in its genre so you get more of a story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9030277132987976 Review: it all depends on how you look at it are either halfway to heaven or halfway to hell says the priest harlan in northfork the polish brothers' film is an ambitious one that will make any intelligent viewer to sit up provided he or she has patience and basic knowledge of christianity the layers of entertainment the film provide takes a viewer beyond the surreal and absurd imagery that is obvious to a less obvious socio political and commentary that ought to provoke a laid back american to reflect on current social values the film's adoption of the surreal coffins that emerge from the depths of man made to float and disturb the living who nearly their feet to wooden floor of their homes angels who need multiple glasses to read etc and absurd images of half animals half toys that are alive of door bells that make most delicate of musical of a harp a blind angel who keeps writing etc could make a viewer unfamiliar with the surreal and absurdist traditions in literature and the arts to wonder what the movie is un as entertainment though european cinema has better credentials in this field hollywood has indeed made such films in the past cat lee marvin and his horse against the wall to take a nap several decades ago northfork in one scene of the citizens leaving the town in cars seemed to pay homage to the row of cars in citizen kane taking kane and his wife out of for a picnic br br the film is difficult for the uninitiated or the impatient film most interesting epilogue one of the finest i can recall can be heard as a voice over towards the end of the credits the directors seem to leave the finest moments to those who can stay with film to the end if you have the patience you will savor the layers of the you or swallow what the polish bothers dish out you will miss out on its many br br what is the film all about at the most obvious layer a town is being to make way for a dam and project even are being dug up so that the mortal remains of the dead can be moved to higher burial grounds real estate are hawking the properties to 6 people who can the townsfolk of the 6 only one seems to have a conscience and therefore is able to order chicken soup while others cannot get anything served to them br br at the next layer you have christianity and its interaction on the townsfolk most are devout christians but in many the instinct to survive at the expense of true christian principles in the priest many want to adopt children without accepting the responsibilities associated with such actions br br at the next layer you have the world of angels interacting with near angelic humans and with each other you realize that the world of the unknown angel who keeps a comic book on hercules and dreams of a mother finds one in an angel called flower hercules while the filmmaker does give clues that flower is an extension of the young delirious imagination subsequent actions of flower this option you are indeed in the world of angels not gods but the pure in therefore not in the world of the living the softer focus of the camera is in evidence in these shots br br at another layer the toy plane of irwin becomes a real plane carrying him and his angels to heaven 1000 miles away from br br the final layer is the social the country is divided into two types of people people and chevy people is there a difference they think they are different but both are br br to the religious the film says pray and you shall receive words of harlan quoted by angel flower hercules to the the film says its what we do with our wings that separate us each of the 6 also have wings one duck goose feather tucked into their hat bands but their actions are different often far from angelic as suggested by the different reactions to a scratch on a car br br the film is certainly not the finest american film but it is definitely a notable path breaking work superb visuals striking performances especially nick nolte and a loaded script offering several levels of entertainment for mature audiences Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788934588432312 Review: a dreamy stunningly atmospheric film takes place in a small town of northfork montana in 1955 the government officials arrive to the town about to be by a new dam there are the other visitors in the town the angels from another time but they only seen by a dying boy irvin a local priest nick nolte in a quiet heartbreaking performance takes care of the boy irvin pleads with the angels to leave the place with them br br there is some quality in the film some dignified mourning and sublime sadness when you suddenly realize the inevitable of everything humans and their relationships cities countries the whole world as we know it death and birth have something in common we go through them in the ultimate loneliness br br i cannot recall the film that affected me in the same way and as deeply as northfork did the film so beautiful and so tender so quiet and so powerful so heartbreaking and so moving even now after several weeks since i saw it tears come to my eyes when i only think of it br br after i saw it i had to talk to somebody about it i sent a pm to one of my friends and i asked please tell me what i just saw and my friend replied with the words you just saw one of the greatest films of modern times one of these days others will see the light Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983528733253479 Review: when northfork debuted at the cannes film festival many people didn't like it because they felt it was boring and too slow while i agree that it was slow one of the movies of the year in no way was it boring as roger ebert said there has never been a movie like northfork ' i usually don't agree with ebert but for once he speaks the truth although john sunshine state may have some of the same immediate themes nothing that i have ever seen or known of can even compare to the striking originality of the polish brothers' northfork br br northfork is a perfect example of how many times it's better to trek an extra few minutes to go to an art house film instead of the latest jack black movie the plot isn't some hackneyed cookie cutter plot it's just so strikingly original a small town in montana named northfork has a dam nearby that is about to be taken down therefore the entire town must be evacuated some people however just don't want to leave in a side plot a young orphan duel is very sick and he's being taken care of by father harlan nick nolte the boy imagines himself as a fallen angel so to speak who help him out through his time of sickness br br although much of the movie is straightforward some of it could give david lynch a run for his money there's odd weather patterns a weird wooden huge dog thing and symbolism that would make fellini proud it's not as overall confusing as a lynch film but it's still quite odd that's what makes northfork so great it's so out of the ordinary and yet so simple and plausible br br northfork has a magical feel to it it's almost like you're watching something you're not quite sure what it is but you feel entranced by it as i said earlier i agreed with ebert on how this movie is unlike any other however i disagree when he says that it is not he goes on to say it's just enthralling ' perhaps he just thought he should give it good reviews because everyone else is but in of how slow it was i still thought it was very entertaining something many dramas now can't do br br northfork may not be the movie or the most popular movie but if you can get to and through it you'll be extremely surprised as i was br br my rating 8 10 br br rated pg 13 for brief sexuality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9351159334182739 Review: the polish brothers are unique film artists and they've really pushed the envelope here a fantasy that has points in common with wings of desire northfork tells the story of a '50s era small town in the middle of nowhere that is two days shy of being and submerged thanks to the u s government's desire to make a reservoir on the place where the town stands it's a wry parable about loss and remembrance featuring angels dreams and the most hilarious government since man the performances are all outstanding especially nolte and woods i've noticed in reading down some of the comments that there are people who were offended simply by the fact that the polish twins use storytelling tactics and i want to say that's one of the things that makes this film so great its willingness to embrace the mysterious as an aspect of everyday life david cinematography is stunning highly recommended if you've suffered a meaningful personal loss such as the death of a parent i would even call this film necessary viewing ray Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869307279586792 Review: it's pretty evident that many of your nights were spent alone if you watched 5 minutes of the actual show instead of watching the commercial you would have seen one of the greatest television shows in canadian history being made too bad you would have been watching it alone probably the reason you hate it no game keys to the is hilarious light and funny guys are going to eat this show up my game is tight and i can hardly wait to get on this show the chicks were and the clubs kicked ass i'll be watching every week it makes me wonder why more great shows like this one aren't being made now it's clear that the talent in canada has the ability to produce american quality television Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3056590259075165 Review: don't mind what this socially retarded person above says this show is hilarious it shows how a lot of single men are in a bar atmosphere and also shows that women are not as gullible as men think they are br br the contest aspect of the how is really cool and original its not the standard reality show that we are all used to now a days br br give it a chance everyone we are only one episode in we finally have some canadian programming that isn't absolute crap as canadians what do we normally get bon cop bad cop or corner gas come on people show that we are all not as prudish as the previous reviewer br br way to go comedy network giving a new show a chance the panel is funny and the contestants so far are pretty good Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8331676721572876 Review: keys to the an original series by the canadian comedy network ca scored big with this entertaining yet inspirational this show is hosted by four funny good looking guys who judge others on their ability to pick up women each episode features two guys who go head to head in various pick up games there are three different sections and the winner scores a night as a in an exclusive toronto night club br br being a guy i naturally find this show hilarious we all know that it's hard to confront women and watching these guys do it naturally sparks the curiosity of men the guys who compete on this show might even give you a few if you pay attention Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9287669062614441 Review: i don't know what the last reviewer is talking about but this show is pure entertainment basically 2 dudes are put in at a club to pick up girls in 3 different scenarios they mix up the scenarios for each show so it is not the same every time the panel of 4 judges is not afraid to call people out or admit it when they recognize game they will break down what the guy did wrong and what they guy did right some contestants are weak some are strong but what happens is always entertaining if you are a guy that goes out you can relate i've seen weak game i've seen strong game and this show is for real no doubt Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4979543089866638 Review: for all losers who gave it negative review its because you probably have sex once in 2 years or you are in with one girl for years and guess what she is going to cheat on you when player like those on that show approach her somewhere off course any male who is not as good as these guys are going to hate them and hate the show and that one chick who thinks this show is meant to mock these guys its more actually how to show clueless man how to pick up woman what these guys are doing it way better then what most man are doing not approaching at all for anybody who has open mind i recommend to read the book the game by neil strauss it deals with similar theme as this show Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5063744783401489 Review: i think it is a brilliant show with cool talking heads and very cool action 2 guys who pretend to be masters in women seduction demonstrate their skills at different night clubs and 4 experts pickup artists themselves comment on them choosing the winner their jokes are amusing and some are really fun to watch more so this show really teaches men how to get in touch with women lots of comments are useful while you may see how it works in the field actually i think this is one of the best tv shows and i totally recommend this to all men who like women br br ps pardon for my broken Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717000722885132 Review: this show is absolutely fantastic it provides all the great drama and romance of teen shows like the and but it's a whole lot funnier it's a show with morals and values without everything being sugar coated and ala 7th heaven we don't have or in australia and our university system is completely different so i have no idea how accurately greek life is portrayed but i don't care because this show is my new favourite any writer that can make me love a racist confederate flag waving bible must be genius br br and is my new sorry josh jackson you've been Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8564888834953308 Review: there are too many people on this board who have obviously missed the subtle wit of this series br br this show is great because it's a hilarious parody of itself guys who are self proclaimed are given a fair chance to convince us of their seduction abilities until they hit the field just to expose their complete lack of game on national tv – it's absolutely hilarious and the guys who are actually skilled are extremely compelling to watch as they effortlessly seduce the pretentious women that frequent these trendy br br it celebrates unique charisma when deserved and mocks delusional when deserved either way it's always entertaining because unlike other dating shows it perfectly captures the authentic awkwardness and excitement of a pickup i highly recommend this show to anyone with a sense of humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794641733169556 Review: this has to be one of the best and most useful shows on tv keys to the v i p demonstrates some of the best seduction techniques and the humor that goes along with the techniques that are not up to par to the person who wrote the negative comment i only have one thing to say stop hating on us because we are better looking and have more game then you have you ever seen the inside of a club or do you just watch it on tv and your so called female friend she is not attracted to us because if guys like me saw her in the club we would just walk right by and talk to the hot girls like the ones on the show br br stop hating watch keys to the v i p and improve your game Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.39368149638175964 Review: i can't say this show is perfect perhaps all the previous remember the old tuesday 10 30 slot taken up by the childish humour of butch elvira curt there's a space shuttle a 747 oh the glory of to hit any button on the remote to make it change br br face it comedy can't pull a showcase and create the comedic genius of the truly canadian trailer park boys but hey they try br br this show is by far one of the better original shows however none of the following will find themselves laughing at the apparent players who showcase their stupidity in picking up girls br br a dumb girls obviously they can't realise that they are just like the girls on the show oblivious jump on the man meat you can call yourself a whore tomorrow and get his name he looks good he must be popular and nice oh but you'd never do that nobody would if they knew it was happening br br b guys who think women like nice guys obviously seeing these guys succeed at what you fail at or don't even get to experience is going to make your primal boil watch more closely they get shot down most of the time they say stupid crap br br c girls with respect for one another obviously seeing your separate distinctly female species get caught up in real world situations is wrong wrong wrong nobody gets played women are not objects they can't be played because they are all very faithful angels who are going to clubs to converse politely with one another without fear of guys trying to pick them up br br oh wait br br as much as everybody will say that this show is not funny and that it doesn't teach you anything i have to take the opposite side the show is very good at detailing the way relationships work for both men and women the way they think and the way they think each other think and social hierarchy its funny to see and hear the guys make absolutely idiotic comments to things the women say my grandfather died recently oh well are we having fun tonight br br besides its a club the place people go to have fun and get laid no matter who you are you're going to a club to get or give attention to someone guys go there to test their game and pick up girls girls go there to flirt with guys and find the one that sweeps her off her feet the best lighten up br br if you're a guy learn a thing or two about different approaches and the different effects they have if you're a girl learn what these man whores really think like and learn to tell them apart from genuine guys next time you get broken up with by one of those realise its not because of him its because you're dumb and thought he was the greatest guy ever when he was quite clearly a dick to you the whole time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485907554626465 Review: sure it seems like there is only about 17 minutes of actual content in each episode but it is certainly fun to watch you might find yourself cringing in your chair as buddy sticks his foot in his mouth and gets shot down or chuckling and shaking your head when some ridiculous line actually works the panel of hosts have more of a good natured friendly dare i say canadian style of commentary compared with us reality programming i think the people who complain about this show don't get the joke they are taking the show more seriously than the show takes itself keys to the is a great caricature of reality shows sports tv culture and the club scene i hope they do another season and i'd be interested to see if a us version appears it's certainly a fun original premise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9454660415649414 Review: this is a great show despite many negative user reviews the aim of this show is to entertain you by making you laugh two guys compete against each other to get a girl's phone number simple the fun in this show is watching the two males try to accomplish their goal br br some appear to hate the show for various reasons but i think they misunderstood this as an educational show on how to pick up chicks well it is not it is a comedy show and the whole point of it is to make you laugh not teach you anything if you didn't like the show because it doesn't teach you anything don't watch it if you don't like the whole thing don't watch it if you don't like don't watch it this show is a comical show if you down by watching others pick up girls well its not making you laugh so don't watch it if you are so disappointed in yourself after watching this show and realizing that you don't have the ability to pick up girls there is no reason to hate the show simply don't watch it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.042210571467876434 Review: the show itself basically reflects the typical nature of the average youth partying and picking up chicks is the common weekend goal at the clubs people upon the show due to its perverted idea of picking up girls using technique and strategic characterization but truth be told practically every young guy is out doing it at the club overall the show really appeals to the younger population as we like to see the outcome of a performance at the club as the show offers a comical approach made possible by the judging panel br br 10 10 a cool fun and thrilling series that allows the audience to really interact good job boys Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9457880258560181 Review: the fact that reviewers feel very intensely negative towards the show is an interesting fact all its own if you dislike it so much don't watch it br br certain reviewers assert that you have to be dumb dim witted or plain old primitive to enjoy this show au my friends i am not claiming that all the contestants are smart there are smart ones and there are dumb ones but i would argue that they probably have a higher average iq than the average reviewer on this website thats right i said it there is a lot to be said for the science of seducing girls i'm sorry but please all sticks out of your asses and realize the reason you hate these guys is that they threaten you br br those oblivious to social and more specifically the science behind mating are clearly going to miss the boat completely br br one thing is clear the clubs aren't the only places to meet girls i personally think that the worthwhile women don't even go to clubs so that they won't fall prey to men like the ones we see on the show but what are men like these apart from the ones whose games stink they are the epitome of men they are men who meet women in the most difficult situations these are men who take ownership of their own sexuality these men don't beg for their girlfriends to not break up with them and these men don't say ok to the phrase let's just be friends br br sound familiar in fact these are the very guys you're afraid of when you take your special long term girlfriend to the club we all are these guys know what women like again only the ones who have game br br and even the ones who are bad they are worth a laugh br br if you have gone out to a club and actually with the people around you you should find this show entertaining br br look i am at a loss for why there is so much hate for this show my best guess is that it the insecurity in men who have had bad experiences in clubs or threatens men who believe women are beautiful self less creatures who just want a nice guy to buy their attention br br i personally love this show it is pure entertainment and best of all its real it is a very perceptive take on the most recent state of sexual psychology sex roles have never been so different from before and this show provides a very real view of that br br i think it actually takes some intelligence to take away something positive from this show br br this show appeals to a certain target market and if you're outside of that then i guess you shouldn't tune in to the show we could say this about any other shows though couldn't we br br grow up br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7476445436477661 Review: i'm sure all of the canadians on imdb are all too familiar with canadian content and how much of it is well shall we say lackluster there are a select few canadian shows that are actually worth watching however this is definitely one of them br br simple premise two guys picking up girls in a bar with certain guidelines and rules add in some witty and clever commentary from a group of surprisingly likable self proclaimed alpha males and you have yourself some very entertaining programming each episode is solid if the players are sub par there are some awkward moments to be had and there is some gentle fun poked at them if the players are good it leads to moments that you just have to stand up and applaud and some comical praise at them br br the premise is kind of trashy i know and as a guy who usually takes pride in the fact that i'm elevated himself above typical terrible reality television it takes a lot for me to admit that this show is actually funny and enjoyable br br one thing that must be pointed out is how the comedy network did a terrible job marketing this show for the longest time i didn't even know the premise and all i knew was that there was somehow a shirtless guy who loves involved however after actually watching the show i was surprised by how surprisingly slick it looks for canadian content despite a pretty lame opening credits sequence so give it a chance i have yet to find someone in the target demographic 18 30 year old males who have actually watched the show and not just the annoying commercials who hasn't liked it br br bring it back for a third season comedy network it actually has a good premise as opposed to some other canadian shows you've had cough girls will be girls cough i usually reserve 10 10 ratings for works of art but i just have so much fun watching this show and i think that it has been unfairly judged my many that i just had to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7154346704483032 Review: keys to the is one of the most entertaining informative and hilarious shows that is on television right now the idea is original and well executed as it manages to preserve the reality aspect but still remain entertaining all of the judges have a razor wit they're not the nicest at all times but if you're looking for comfort go watch a chick flick say what you like about validity of the show but it is absolutely real i know people who have on the show and they have confirmed this br br if you want to laugh watch this show it is on of the best comedy shows ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634620547294617 Review: keys to the is bs br br rob vs justin in season two br br i went to school with rob and you may remember her as the last girl he was picking up this was when the angry girlfriend came by they made out and left the club together they were good friends at father in br br whether or not rob planned it or they asked him to do it men should know that what they are seeing is not real and the guys on here are bags especially that episode br br one more line to fill space Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7825217247009277 Review: as someone who was in a pan sorority i wasn't sure what to expect when i tuned into this show after seeing so many over in made for tv movies and the craziness of the reality shows i was curious to see if greek would be able to show the true college and greek life experience br br i was very pleasantly surprised at how the show was able to give the viewer the satisfaction of identifying the ever familiar characters of this genre but it was also able to add depth to the characters greek life isn't just about parties and petty conflict although those things happen within greek life they also happen in any other social or professional circle throughout a person's life to it as some exclusive experience to those in a greek organization would be false most of the story lines and situations taking place in greek can and do take place everywhere in every circle of friends on sports teams in real life but i've watched both episodes and my little sister whom i'm still very close to and i have spent both episodes laughing and being reminded of how they've truly captured the spirit of our college years and experiences br br i liked how the second episode showed how the characters struggle with the other facets of their lives school relationships goals etc telling rusty that school comes first and going to your brothers for help that was very true to life you can't stay in an organization if you have bad grades the way rusty got his assignment to his professor was far fetched but it was entertaining even the dynamic between casey and rusty it happens you grow up and whatever your relationship with your sibling s was it changes so you must adjust br br the bottom line greek is a great show great entertainment value and enough real life in there to be believable and definitely worth the viewers time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841330051422119 Review: i thought this movie was awesome and the two guys nick and aaron are i wish i could watch it over and over i loved the plot and whole concept of the movie it is great and i wish i had taped it last night nick i love you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9278737902641296 Review: i am from texas and live very close to where the actual deaths occurred so i might be a bit biased in saying that wasted is a film that you just can't get out of your head br br stahl phoenix and paul all play their characters very realistically you truly believe that they are everyday high school students who just happen to be heroin addicts the drug content is handled very graphically as well although everything that happens in the film serves a purpose and each moment the characters spiral further downward is heartbreaking i definitely recommend this film to anyone once you watch it it sticks with you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979154646396637 Review: black tar can't be there's a documentary dark end of the street about s f street punks and b t abuse not bad quite heavy in wasted there's this stuff that looks like coke but should be something else no big deal black tar can't be there's a documentary dark end of the street about s f street punks and b t abuse not bad quite heavy in wasted there's this stuff that looks like coke but should be something else no big deal black tar can't be there's a documentary dark end of the street about s f street punks and b t abuse not bad quite heavy in wasted there's this stuff that looks like coke but should be something else no big deal Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.020151536911725998 Review: i saw this a good while ago but i just cant get over it i have looked everywhere to try and find out where i can get a copy of it but i have not been able to get a hold of it i really reccomend this movie and if anyone has any info about how i can get a copy then let me know Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7438152432441711 Review: i watched this movie the night it premiered on mtv usually to me mtv movies are kind of stupid but this one was so good summer phoenix is an amazing actress and i thought that nick stahl was good too if mtv started showing more movies like this i would probably enjoy the channel a lot more Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5505645275115967 Review: spoiler begin the movie focuses on three friends samantha summer phoenix chris nick stahl and owen aaron paul the movie starts out with sam and owen as the drug addicts and chris the track star as the one who takes care of them as things get increasingly worse at home for chris he asks sam what the drug is like sam is out of rehab and sober by this point and tells him it makes everything better chris then catches up with owen and they start using it takes chris two times till he is a full time member after some trouble with a dealer and a confession to sam she gets in again so begins the downward spiral for them chris when he breaks a promise to sam i want some of the movie to be a surprise he dies sam gets in to college to be an architect and owen gets arrested so ends the story br br spoiler ends minor spoilers throughout br br nick stahl is amazing he will have an oscar one day his portrayal of chris was heartbreaking he was the only one that felt real in the movie as far as drug use goes aaron paul who played owen acted as if he were on speed not heroin summer phoenix was fine she is talented but what can i say nick stahl stole the movie his drugged eyes his slow movements everything was perfect br br the writers needed to show in the movie that is a main reason why people don't want to quit other then that there are hilarious scenes the mall scene and the boy scene man stahl nailed the reactions right on the head touching sad scenes like the scene between sam and chris in her bedroom after he gets beat up i and the park scene it was realistic too like s am using again when chris wanted to flush the drug down the toilet and chris using again after he goes to even though he had been clean for two weeks the pull was too strong it is all realistic br br watch the movie for a great cast great music and a semi truthful account of drug addiction Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790867567062378 Review: this movie was amazing never before have i seen such a film that brought me to the harsh reality of drug use quite like this one there is no sugar coating or glorifying heroine this movie shows the true struggles pain and loss people go through when dealing with this drug good film decent emotionally packed acting and a great storyline a much watch br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382724761962891 Review: i just saw this movie tonight 5th 2005 for the first time i wanted to watch it cause i saw the basketball diaries leonardo di and loved that but this was far more heavy going i think it had a good depiction of drugs to an extent i empathize mostly with nick character probably because if i someone i was crazy about was on that stuff i'd want to help them get off it a promising student and athlete who spends all his time training and studying well it's understandable that he'd want to try teenage life the crazy side of it and in his efforts as what begins is helping his friend he ends up addicted because he wanted to see what it is all about and because of his horrendous family situation which results in his most tragic death a truly sad film but one flaw i noticed is that you don't get a good enough insight into the damage it does to families but apart from that excellent performances on a truly heartbreaking movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773138165473938 Review: i wasn't planning on watching wasted when i saw the mtv preview but since i had nothing better to do or watch on a sunday night i watched it br br wasted was no requiem for a dream but it was a very good movie considering it was made by mtv one thing that drew me to watching it was summer the sister of the late and wonderful river stared i suppose talent runs in the family because she was good and so is though are river nick stahl also gives a great as a jock there isn't much else to say about wasted it was a dark depressing and insightful look into the lives of three small town junkies i it to those who like the subject 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942569375038147 Review: i saw this movie yesterday night and it was one of the best made for tv films i've seen it was very well directed and the acting was superb very convincing the music was good and the cinematography was beautifully shot take out the hopelessness out of requiem for a dream and you get wasted an excellent depiction of the world of drug addiction and its consequences given in a very open way in anyone can relate to to mtv for giving us a good flick for a change from like crossroads Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622129201889038 Review: i am so excited that greek is back this season looks really eventful im glad that casey is trying to get serious about school but is still involved in the sorority its really funny that she wants to go into politics that they're highlighting her talent ' i loved new haircut it makes him look more mature they should shave head as well all the guys are hot but calvin is definitely the hottest i cant wait to see more of him i'm especially interested in what happens between calvin adam rusty i also love rebecca she's really pretty i actually think that rebecca calvin should hook up go for it calvin join my team Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8267983794212341 Review: what can i say i couldn't sleep and i came across this movie on mtv i started watching it with every intention of changing the channel if it started to get lame as so many anti drug movies do but i got sucked into this movie and i couldn't stop watching nick stahl did an amazing job with his character and in my opinion he really made the movie something worth watching i was interested in purchasing the soundtrack to the movie or even the movie itself and mtv com was no help at all but believe it or not amazon com is taking pre orders for the august 5th release of the movie on dvd i know i had a hard time tracking it down and i'm sure other people might have had the same problem i'm buying my own copy so i can drool over nick stahl while my eyes out at the same time thanks to the emotional storyline Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8894742727279663 Review: this movie is about three teens who have been best friends for the longest time and go on the most messed up ride of their life when heroine becomes the choice drug in their town these three teens find themselves wrapped up in it all this movie portrays heroine addiction very well and is something you can't stop watching mtv has never been the best at doing made for tv movies but this one has to much good content to not watch it i enjoyed this film at the beginning i thought it would be the worst movie i've seen but then as it went on it got better and i couldn't turn away Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15080517530441284 Review: being a high school student i have to take a health class this year the topic is drugs we learn about the harm they can cause a person from what we talk about i still believe and know that drugs can really mess a person up anyway my teacher wanted us to watch this naturally we groan and start to sleep but like the rest of my class i actually did enjoy this movie it was totally real and not sugar coated at all the characters were amazing and believable even the plot was outstandingly realistic and believable what i liked about this movie mainly was how it got the point of the drugs can take on an and the consequences the person has to deal with everyone themselves that nothing bad will happen to them well lets get serious anything can happen in a small town even to your best friend like sam and chris this movie shows it a person can really learn a lot from watching this it was pretty effective Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9450365304946899 Review: the acrobatics mixed with haunting music make one spectacular show the costumes are vibrant and the performances will just your mind simply amazing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8910478949546814 Review: wow don't watch this thinking it's going to be a relaxing circus evening it will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through circus has never been more colourful more exciting and more breathtaking the whole concept is amazing you're taken into the world of du and are left with a thousand thoughts when you leave there's only one thing left to do get the cd and or dvd and live through it again and again and again get addicted it's well worth it must be next to the most beautiful thing on earth and one of du best programmes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976738452911377 Review: this performance leaves you with no wishes we saw it in germany and it is breathtaking we only got the cheap tickets at the far back but still had a view over everything that happened if you ever get the chance to see this live then go it is worth the trip and if i were you i would wait a good half an hour after the show to the performances are breathtaking and all around the tent there are dressed performers that are there to distract help smile and generally make the whole tent come alive the music live music is as good as the cd version perfect i bought a dvd later but the show that was filmed had less colourful costumes it's the atmosphere in the tent that sweeps you from your feet a great trip for old and young and a great film too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834047555923462 Review: i purchased this video on vcr tape in a good will store for us 50 cents i have taken quite a few videos i purchased back for them to sell to others after i viewed them considering the 50 cent cost as a rental this is the only one that will never go back it is an explosion of artistic talent color and sound i don't know if i should calls it circus dance or both it is bigger than life itself they will only be able to do this well for just a few brief years in their life these are the performers for the performers if gene kelly and burt lancaster were alive today and saw them live they would be awe struck i would lend it to others to watch but i know if i do that i will never get it back Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461824893951416 Review: i had the pleasure of seeing live before seeing the video version of the show while nothing can compare to actually being there the people behind the video did an amazing job of capturing the flavor the feel the sensation and so much more the wonderful performances of stunningly amazing troupe are beautifully captured throughout the video flows as smoothly and artfully as the production itself a wonderful experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896408915519714 Review: this has to be one of the most beautifully morbid films i have ever seen has created a living painting that unfolds with horrific violence sex and a minimalist retelling of the life of jesus christ the high contrast and thick layer of grain make you question yourself as to what you are really seeing at times but the use of texture combined with the extreme contrast create an incredible viewing experience this film is not for everyone i think you have to keep an open mind and not be so quick to condemn this film for its content which if extremely rough but does make a fairly important statement about creation god and humanity whether this film is a work of art or shock value trash is open to discussion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9105331301689148 Review: if you are dating a girl that is into br br many parts of this movie were killer and the feeling you get from this movie while watching it and immediately after is enough alone to sit through it all but some things really bothered me about this film that i cant really put my finger on br br i definitely think that this movie is one that any art student or photography student should see b c of the camera style and that ive never seen but that is just it it looks like an art student made it and the plot if there is any is so jumpy that you really need to be on a lot of drugs to get just what is going on Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15317191183567047 Review: i cannot believe i was hooked on this show instantly after seeing the first scene i was in it deep br br anyway first of all the guys are hot evan calvin fischer heath etc br br secondly the girls are cute sexy smart and are not afraid of being called bitches i like that which at the same time doesn't make them mean and greedy just realistic br br third the relationships are so great especially casey and lately every show turns very away from it's original path and people end up with someone who wasn't even in the first season and relationship is true love a kind that lasts they loved each other throughout the years and it didn't end when a guest star appeared br br in todays world maybe it's kind of unbelievable for two people to love each other for a long time but it happens and people define each other in college so i knew exactly who i wanted to be with in college just like casey and br br i hope there are many more seasons of this show and i hope we can see the relationship between casey and now that they will probably stay together at thanksgiving love this show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9604027271270752 Review: thank god for the internet movie database when i first got this movie i watched it every night just before before bed and was getting something different out of it every time but no matter how i sliced it it came up disturbing the black and white and all the really freaked me you stare at the screen unsure of what you are looking at and just when you think you got it it becomes clear and it's something completely different the imagery is very disturbing and straight do not sit well with me in any movie still everytime i watched it i was it somewhat differently there is no dialogue ya know so i decided to check the imdb for the plot summary boy that throws me for a loop i had no idea that was supposed to be god now i'm going to watch it with this in mind and see what happens Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3248548209667206 Review: begotten is black and white distorted images it looks like it could have come from the nineteenth century however the sound is crystal clear minus the sync and the addition of calm nature sounds br br this movie was very critical of the struggles of life it shows a single mother and child in a violent world that on the innocent the mother is very oblivious to her surroundings this leads to lots of torture pain and death you may watch it many times and see different plot devices and basically what does it mean br br if you appreciate art in movies then you will love it otherwise don't bother Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8604456782341003 Review: begotten is one of the most unique films i've ever seen it is more to me a study of sound light and dark and movement than a real story the type of thing you see as a video at the museum of modern art than a film enjoyed at the local theater i'm not going to try to interpret the images of the mother nature the beasts in the twisted and tortured body of her child some things just defy interpretation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372150301933289 Review: i loved it it was really gruesome and disgusting i thought that the tearing of the human flesh was thoroughly the way that it was depicting the human crucifix about jesus christ was really interesting the tearing about limbs and jaws was awesome brutally gruesome don't watch this if you have a weak heart you wouldn't be able to stand it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8890072107315063 Review: anyone who correctly identifies the opening images as god killing himself without reading the end credits certainly deserves a free ticket to a rest home in transylvania i would imagine this as being a favorite movie at twin peaks dark lodge on movie night if time existed there i would think that a better title might have been how much fun can you have with someone who's almost dead in the forest with only technology the answer it would seem is quite a bit so despite the silly god killing himself the uber pretentiousness an apt phrase taken from a previous letter the more clearly hi i'm the beast deal with it than christian i can't believe another viewer had the thick to see the christian bible in this despite all of that this is a daring important work that most people should not see i am both impressed and creeped out that it was made at all Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4756142795085907 Review: first of all this is an art film and a good one at that i loved the presentation and way it was shot very cool certain scenes were some of the more graphic horror sequences i've ever seen this film did scare me not because of suspense or shock but because i was deathly afraid that i'd soon see something really appalling that did happen in a few places but mostly at the beginning this film also dragged and the 74 minutes seemed long however if you're into film you have to see this to date i've seen nothing like it 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186555743217468 Review: not really sure what to make of this movie very weird very artsy not the kind of movie you watch because it has a compelling plot or characters more like the kind of movie that you can't stop watching because of the horrifically fascinating things happening on screen although the first time my wife watched this she couldn't make it all the way through too disturbing for her runs a bit long but nonetheless a worthwhile viewing for those interested in very dark movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8084259629249573 Review: i absolutely like this film a lot it is not very entertaining but it's a feast of bizarre and stunning images there's no dialog only some background sounds and noises if you are into something completely different and original and enjoy the obscure and bizarre then you might like this work of art looks like a film made with the very first camera ever made in a time where strange human like beings live and perform their bizarre habits god has killed himself with a razor and gave birth to mother earth mother earth herself with god's semen after an act of and gives birth to a son flesh on bone what follows are inhuman acts of torture rape and murder for purposes we do not know or do we Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8038648366928101 Review: this kind of angst can only be inside a young person who seeks very seriously his religion and his place in this world as the text in the beginning of the movie says these pictures are dead they are the past already and have been right from the moment when the product was ready but that is only for the maker of these products maybe to somebody who is in the same frame of mind i think very many people at least of those who are seriously interested in religion go through the same terrible and doubts in their personal development and that of course is the reason that art is made in the first place identification and consolation amongst fellow human beings br br this film uses very well the classic of the experimental cinema and this is where those are to my opinion in the best possible use as an instrument in telling stories and creating atmosphere to them not just as a pure or as an end in those tricks have already been made many enough times some other movies that i imagine have influenced inspired this director are eraserhead and nosferatu it's interesting how these make this movie totally timeless there is nothing contemporary in this movie or nothing from any other specific time either it could have been made a thousand years ago br br it is interesting in this story how these people treat this new born holy child they use it in their own purposes and don't even try to listen to him they beat him rip off his intestines and him they drag his living body from place to place and they do the same kind of violence to his mother the story also reminds me of the short story el de brodie also the critique towards the practices of the christian institutions reminds me of the great el br br unpleasant watch at times but beautiful very simple thought and concentrated very strong movie almost too strong the whole human energy has been concentrated to this also this movie shows that when you have the passion and ideas you can make a movie with a round zero budget br br but i have to admit it was a bit hard to watch for a contemporary viewer like myself because of the it was so slow and demanding but after all worth the suffering i have to give ten points just for the effort that somebody makes this kind of movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.480063259601593 Review: what this movie is not cool entertaining br br what this movie is visually interesting difficult to get through intentional br br i feel that this movie puts the viewer if he or she is willing through a clip of time where they experience a world without language much like how animals must experience the world you don't really watch this movie as much as you witness an awful series of events in what feels like real time br br consistently it goes on much longer than is comfortable this movie could be edited down to a 20 minute short and it would be a totally different movie it would be cool and entertaining but the experience would be lost i have seen a lot of cool movies but i have never experienced one like this if you can get your head in the right place for this one you should be able to really appreciate but likely not enjoy what they accomplished here 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9652557373046875 Review: i love this show i hate when it goes to season finale because it feels like forever until the season starts again i have followed this show since its pilot then all the way threw from where rusty starts college and see's casey his sister to now where he's dating dana love this show cant wait until monday night also i am so glad that and casey finally got back together that was driving me crazy as for evan and rebecca i hope they get back together which it just feels like they will by the finale i just looked it up about the main part of the cast and i am so shocked that casey cartwright spencer grammar is kelsey daughter that just surprises me so much and the other thing that's a huge shocker is that she was born the same year as me and that she was born on my baby brother birth date with my year and i had been watching her the whole entire time and had no clue Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6769713759422302 Review: folks i'm not going to lie to you is a one or two hit wonder but what a film it almost excuses suspect zero i'm also not going to pretend to understand it completely half of what makes it what it is is trying to second guess what the hell they are doing on the screen because of the br br richard says it is as if a cult had re enacted for real three bible stories creation the and jesus' torture and death on that's not a bad description but there seems to be more to it than the seemingly one to one religious br br there's an environmental theme right up near the surface note that toward the end after the of the landscape there are large pipes not unlike those on a construction site oh no he's going to say look at how people are raping mother nature one rarely sees a dead metaphor in action and with this much hyperbole but to see it acted out is way than language implies br br and yeah if you just want something to sync with a death metal soundtrack it does have the requisite atrocities but as for myself and others like me it's an important art film that should merit a criterion collection release ranks right up there with faust br br ray Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4250187277793884 Review: god cuts himself with a straight razor afterwards he gives birth to mother earth which then gives birth through gods semen son of earth br br this is a one and a half an hour movie that sort of depicts a dark version of how god created the world its surreal dark and poetic the most important aspect of the film to me is the visuals its shot in a very grainy black and white film using both slow motion and normal shooting sometimes even fast film and stop motion the scenes are long and dragged out that sets a very weird mood no sounds were recorded when filming i think sound effects were added afterwards such as water and other ambient sounds repeated over and over as you might understand this movie is certainly not for the impatient person br br i often felt it was similar to david lynch's eraserhead only this one is even harder to understand and even more dragged out but that's okay for me i like that kind of stuff its certainly not entertainment at least not the hollywood kind so if your going to check it out i recommend you set yourself up for it be open minded and except something like the end of 2001 a space odyssey Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4745855927467346 Review: this is not a story it's a bunch of psychic needles reaching for your subconscious if you wait for a story you'll be bored but if you give yourself over to it you'll be inside it's within 10 minutes the vague but disturbing images of pain and torture in a desolate landscape leave room for your own fantasies the strange soundtrack that gives you the feeling of isolation the visual echoes of the of christ the light and deep dark shadows they all reach to your subconscious to fill in this mind space i found myself and unable to escape in front of my television it was like dreaming with eyes wide open a strange nightmare a bad trip a religious experience it touched me deep inside and marked me for live it freed my mind and gave me one of that rare experiences of loss of personality and with the world of archetypes a little freedom for the soul a violent freedom however not a nice movie but a very strong and unforgettable one literally my text has no spoilers for me the great surprise of this film was the unbelievable intensity of it and describing this can be understood as a spoiler the less you know about this film as you watch it the better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673998951911926 Review: there have been many well more than a few in any case attempts over the past 30 years to create film that has an otherworldly appearance that this is a film director's wish to distance himself from other movies or simply to gloss over the low budget and shabby look begotten is on the top of this pile br br apart from the eraserhead anyway br br process of artificially degrading his film changes it's structure completely imagine what this film would have looked like in glorious standard it can almost be as an artifact from another unknown culture some images are so far removed from what we expect to see on the screen they disturb mainly as they are this is not last house on the left disturbance more like leaving your cave for the first time and seeing the sun disturbance br br watch this fever dream if you get the chance and relish remember they make other more standard films every day they can wait Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7808256149291992 Review: a warning to potential viewers of this experimental film the nature of the imagery and the effects are such that this is one of those types of films that should really be seen on film projected the created by digital transfers sucks a lot of depth and adds a lot of noise to already abstract and grainy film however since this movie is pretty much unavailable in any format i suppose you'll have to make do with what you can br br anyway this most excellent artistic endeavor comes courtesy of the guy who would eventually give us shadow of the vampire it's a dark and dirty film of the genesis of the elements as far as i can from the character names through a process horrifying and surreal begotten is a very good example of what is known as abject art a stylistic approach that seeks meaning through the visceral more than the thematic br br and visceral describes it not very much stuff happens in the movie technically but the levels of emotion it'll put you through are innumerable the very of some of the imagery creates a mesmerizing catch over the senses the sound editing and score in particular are immaculate and serve the imagery incredibly well br br fans of this film would do well to check out the collections of short films released through other cinema dvd experiments in terror i ii and iii movies such as these make me more and more certain that the realm of true horror resides in the abstract abject and non narrative rather than in spooky tales of ghosts and axe murderers br br polarisdib Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602101445198059 Review: begotten the magic the terror the slight boredom br br that begotten is for acquired tastes goes without saying you don't just happen to watch it unless your friends are real art house movie buffs you must dig the weird the macabre the bizarre you must dig cool flicks and you must dig to find diamonds br br begotten is one of the most visually dazzling and films ever known to man the visual part is something to behold something no one can prepare you for but since the film is devoid of any type of dialogue the visual part is pretty much the only part begotten is a visual film the created for the film are magical and groundbreaking but still the sight of it br br god commits suicide in a particularly gory scene then from his corpse rises mother earth who herself with god's semen and gives birth to flesh on bone a retarded child she then abandons him and he gets tortured by like creatures mother comes back to save him but she and her son get murdered by the horrible creatures br br the film is about the of life and about the fact that we come to this planet to suffer and to die and that when something dies something else is born etc nihilism br br the film's no 1 quality is of course the visuals the setting those haunting images this other worldly quality after you're done watching you feel like an alien it's that mesmerizing br br when people say it should last instead of they're right no they're not it could last it's just that everything happens to such a slow pace in fact the plot summary i provided is all that happens in the film like no kidding still it's i don't know glorious br br like a flame burning away the darkness Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2561454474925995 Review: begotten is certainly an experience and a out of the ordinary experience at that the use of colour is fascinating and at times frustrating a lot of what happens on screen is incredibly difficult to make out your view is either obscured by a sudden bizarre change in colour and tone characters in the way and random cuts to the sky the sound is very haunting and a welcome addition it really aids the nihilistic and hopeless tone that this film br br as for what begotten is about the rape of the environment and rebirth theory feels pretty accurate to me but i wouldn't spend a lot of time focusing on the meaning it's virtually unimportant it's clear the director didn't want to explain anything he simply presents it as it is and if you want to search for a meaning that's up to you br br watching begotten is definitely not a walk in the park but i was captivated from the opening it really is like watching a person's worst nightmare what we see is at times distressing and very unpleasant but there is a surreal dreamlike beauty in there if you're an art house experimental fan and you haven't yet seen begotten make it a priority i doubt you will ever forget it i sure know that i won't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9458286166191101 Review: e elias begotten is a one of a kind surreal depiction of the treatment of religion there are a couple of different ways you can interpret things but the plot itself is simple a god himself and out of his corpse springs mother earth mother earth then the god's corpse post and then herself with what remains of his seed following this she gives birth to a messiah figure who presumably in but possibly with terror at being brought to life on earth this all takes place in the first 15 30 minutes and after that the rest of the film consists of figures dragging the messiah who is incessantly or across a desert landscape the figures pause only to the messiah then continue to drag him around br br there are a couple of ways to interpret this depending on your level of optimism and your world view it can easily be interpreted as a bleak nihilistic atheist allegory about the total lack of apparent power that christian can be perceived as having in a modern society that only their names to advance its own selfish goals or you can interpret it as a postmodern pro christian allegory in which you view the film as being about how mankind has twisted christ's message around so much that it's original purity and innocence can no longer have relevance in a world where that message and image are inappropriately used to endorse everything from interpersonal violence to war to br br the visuals of this film are phenomenal and you will not see anything like it period if you can watch the original vhs release i recommend it i'm not sure if the visuals are changed on the dvd but i have seen clips of this on you tube and the effects are seriously diminished on the vhs version achieved total contrast meaning there basically aren't any mid tones except for some grain in some of the shots other than that this film offers the rare opportunity to see pure white and pure black and the result is stunning and quite unsettling this film makes film noir look positively washed out and mediocre the shots fade into each other in a surreal manner that recalls un without completely it for an effect that has been called a filmic test br br that being said the film can certainly try a viewer's patience and commitment there isn't any dialogue for starters the only sound throughout the film is a fairly constant loop of peppered occasionally with the and death of the dying and an droning synthesizer texture personally i find that the film is best enjoyed listening to experimental industrial music like the instrumental from the downward spiral era more abstract noise experimental music like f ck buttons and odd it also works quite well with apocalyptic black metal basically any music with extreme textures and or hypnotic rhythms that's one of the most amazing and versatile aspects of this film it is prime for postmodern re like projecting it during a performance of avant garde music or avant garde music to accompany it br br once the messiah figure is born there really isn't much change for the rest of the film meaning that you are basically sitting through at least 45 minutes or more of the messiah figure being drug around the desert and beaten it looks beautiful but there isn't really anything new unfolding it helps to cement the filmmakers intentions of communicating that for thousands of years now people have been using christ's name and image for personal benefits but can be tiresome to a casual viewer or someone with a short attention span basically if you are looking for a modern horror film with suspense look elsewhere if you are looking for a unique film experience and you aren't particularly fond of mainstream hollywood cinema this could be your messiah Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.90129554271698 Review: i want to preface this review by saying that i have no idea what begotten is truly about all i really know is that in the beginning god kills himself in turn mother earth who proceeds to herself with god's semen she then a son the rest is pretty subjective and you have to interpret it in your own way br br how i chose to interpret the film was this god killing himself the start of the scientific revolution when people started questioning the imposed by the church like the view of the universe and etc mother earth people starting to think for themselves and reject the church's it happens like this because god says so views the tribal people were the church back at them trying to force christianity down their throats i'm not exactly sure how son of earth fits into all of this mother earth and the tribal people seemed to be fighting over him so maybe he represents the freedom of people or something to that effect br br i have no idea what the final parts of this movie are supposed to mean raping then mother earth and son of earth and grinding them into the ground like a and could mean anything but that is where the fun of this film lies you can interpret it any way you want there doesn't have to be a definitive meaning to it you can let your mind wander sometimes you don't even know what you are supposed to be looking at because it is shot in a weird angle or it is too fuzzy br br the only thing that disappointed me was that i was expecting a truly terrifying film i was going into it thinking i was going to get a phone call immediately afterward with a foreboding seven days warning what i got was pleasantly different it was not scary at all but it stirred my imagination trying to decipher the movie's cryptic message was a creative challenge there were many scenes that were in fact beautiful mother earth just after she was born and the final shot of the forest path come to mind br br so overall i would have to say that i thoroughly enjoyed this film it is certainly the most abstract movie i've ever seen but that's not a bad thing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5087715983390808 Review: e elias experiment in the enduring is definitely one hell of a boring watch this is like something alexander de large was forced to watch in a clockwork orange but despite just how unwatchable this film really is it is a success br br if you are reading this and have not already seen the film then it is too late for me at least the payoff after 3 separate viewings with lots of break in between mind you was seeing the list of characters after the story was told that's when the simple message hit home but i wonder if could have told a 5 minutes story in about 30 instead of 78 br br however seeing as how the cast of credits is displayed prominently on the front page for this movie the cat is already out of the bag and you surely will only appreciate this film if you appreciate film making from the early 20th century even then you might puke br br 4 10 but i commend for crafted a piece of art even if it is unwatchable Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.05282237008213997 Review: when i sat down to watch greek for the first time i wasn't expecting a show with complex characters intriguing plot lines and impeccable writing but that's exactly what i got br br greek follows several college students who are in the greek system at rhodes university rusty cartwright enters rhodes as a science major who aspires to be in a fraternity his older sister casey the show's center and soon to be president of zeta beta zeta the most prestigious sorority on campus isn't exactly supportive of his plans in fact none of her friends even knew she had a brother until he set foot on the college grounds on top of dealing with the fact that her dorky younger brother has been forced back into her life boyfriend evan chambers soon to be president of the fraternity on campus omega chi is cheating on her with a new pledge rebecca logan diabolical president is her to stay with him and she still has feelings for her slacker ex boyfriend president of the party house on campus these characters are joined by calvin owens an athletic intelligent friend of who happens to be gay dale die hard christian and possibly racist roommate and best friend and quirky best friend and br br throughout two seasons or four chapters viewers are often reminded that college life is not black and white but in shades of gray from here on out every character makes their fair share of mistakes but every one of them has redeemable qualities casey and have a complicated but beautiful relationship throughout the series rusty dale and friendship is not always perfect but they manage to survive every obstacle that is thrown at them even rebecca and evan the show's villains are shown as human every once in a while br br greek shows college students at their best worst and in between it is a show that reveals college as what it truly is a four year adventure where one's morals beliefs and are tested compromised and sometimes even changed br br greek has at least one season left if not more before it ends i cannot wait to see where the characters end up next greek is not your typical abc family sitcom if you want to tune in to a show that shows the truth behind human motivation greek is the show for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9082624912261963 Review: even though it doesn't really matter to the film this is a creation myth god a bloody figure in a chair cuts his organs out with a straight razor and dies in his own filth mother earth rises from his corpse and herself with his seed giving birth to man it is however highly unlikely for you to figure any of this out without reading a synopsis first and it's not especially important to the film that you do as it's more a surrealistic art house imagery thing all in black and white a sick bleak atmosphere is created with the stark photography and minimal sounds mostly water dripping groans etc but each scene goes on a bit too long and so does the film as a whole this could've been great as a short film and the god killing himself scene was excellent and extremely creepy especially being the first thing you see but it's hard to be patient when it goes on for so long and you don't even know what you're seeing for much of the time br br still a good film for the original style images atmosphere and content Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698103070259094 Review: i first heard of begotten when a girlfriend of mine picked it up in a cult classics section of my local video she knew i liked obscure artsy movies so i rented it and brought it home it sat on my tv for a couple of days and then i put it in the vcr just before going to bed i thought that maybe i'll see what it's like first then devote more time to it the next day what followed was that it actually woke me up i sat through the entire film and loved it after i went through the closing credits i watched it again only after you see the closing credits do you get an idea of who is who after you know that you can watch it again with renewed appreciation don't listen to the people that tear this movie apart it's not for everyone if you're someone that doesn't like reading subtitles than this movie isn't for you not that there are subtitles there's no dialog at all if you're someone that actually owns rush hour 2 then this movie isn't for you br br this movie is truly original and inspiring it does what other movies have never done it looks like nothing else and is than just about everything out there from 1989 to the current date you can tell that everyone involved in the making of this movie truly love the art of what they do and understand what can be captured in cinema form br br if you're looking to be entertained then the movie isn't for you however it is pure escapism in some extreme way and in film form it's like someone attached wires to my head and taped one of my worst nightmares but this nightmare makes sense if you really sit and watch the images the action of the actors and don't sit there your guitar but watch and not blink br br people compare it to eraserhead but begotten is so much more i'm not joking when i say it is my favorite movie it's an important film visually stimulating inspiring and hypnotic one review i read about it is very true though no one will get through begotten without being marked Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8028128147125244 Review: the visual effectiveness of this film is unmatched by anything i've seen and the work required to make achieve it must have been incredibly long and tedious you don't just stick grainy film in your camera to get this look don't watch this film to be entertained watch it to be visually watch it to be challenged and provoked in your thoughts on film and any other topic that comes to mind religion will likely be one thought br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.12341201305389404 Review: don't watch this film while or soon after eating br br having said that begotten will stick with you for the rest of your life like it or not based on the nihilistic philosophy that life is nothing more than man above ground to paraphrase the title sequence introduction this will more than likely contain the most intense and grisly imagery you'll ever see in a film br br there is no dialogue only image after image describing the cycle of life the film's combination of stark black and white photography with some truly creepy background sounds work to drive home the maker's message br br the movie begins with god portrayed as a and obviously insane man slicing open his torso with a straight razor and subsequently dying in his own filth after his death mother nature emerges from his corpse to herself with his blood and semen and gives birth to man represented by a of a human on the earth br br the landscape is a barren waste populated by hulking shrouded humanoids who eventually happen upon mother nature and man after a slew of violent scenes depicting the rape of nature and destruction of man these humanoids proceed to pound the remains of the corpses back into the ground and the cycle of life begins anew br br i actually rented this from blockbuster one night based on the cover art and hype content but this is definitely not a blockbuster type film don't expect narrative dialogue or any pulled punches this is intense imagery based on a dark subject br br i give this movie some high marks for the and audio but i don't think i'll be watching it too often if again i like my movies dark and unique but this one is more than i expected Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365301132202148 Review: i saw last night and i'm of two minds on the film br br on one hand i appreciate it for being the total of a michael bay film no dialogue extremely stylized grainy b w photography some of the most genuinely horrific imagery ever set to film and a very compelling use of sound which nobody else seems to have really picked up on yet it's a reflection on a theme and it dares go where most filmmakers do not not only in terms of images but of production and concept it's a movie that most people don't understand and if you read through these comments you'll find a lot of people whose lack of ability to figure this film out results in them shrieking about with the of a the bars of its cage at feeding time it genuinely shocked and disturbed me and the last time a film managed to do that was a while ago br br on the other this is a thirty minute short that out to over an hour and a half i understand that there might be artistic merit in using repetition and pacing as a but in this case it just doesn't help everything hang together imagine being approached by a ragged man on the street who you by the shoulders and says something that completely the core of your being but then instead of leaving your shattered and in his wake he just keeps talking and talking and talking by the end of the movie i found myself at my watch now and again br br this is not entertainment people this is this is how you people who just watched glitter if you watch movies to be entertained this will and possibly anger you you don't approach like a chocolate cake you want to eat because it tastes good you approach it like something on the menu you have never heard of before something you see glances of through the kitchen door something that's dark and and on its something you order not because it will taste good but because you just have to know what it's like Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4723471701145172 Review: i was surfing through imdb one day when i stumbled across the curious adventures of mr noticing how obscure it was i decided to set off looking for it thanks to it didn't take me long so i bought it for a dollar and when i got home i watched it although i must say i was quite impressed br br three of the paintings in a king's apartment a a chimney sweep and a self portrait of the king who is just as selfish and sadistic as the actual king himself come to life one night while the king is sleeping the and the chimney sweep escape while the painting of the king calls the police in order to capture the couple fortunately for the couple mr comes in to help them often mocking the police and the king br br the back of the dvd case describes this film as a surreal visual delight and an underrated entry in the history of classic animation i couldn't agree more with it considering that much of the backgrounds look rather bizarre and many of the characters are weird which include the depressed citizens of an underground city and hungry lions that are by the music of a blind man who kind of looks like andy warhol not to mention mr himself is somewhat eccentric the film is very creative and mostly fun to watch and its only flaw is that it can be slow moving but overall this film was very good and it comes recommended by yours truly br br grade b awesome Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829698801040649 Review: i just picked this up in a decent if not outstanding dvd version for one dollar at wal mart br br run out and buy it br br i'm fairly sure that this version is the short incomplete version released against the wishes in the late fifties but even so at a buck it's an incredible bargain br br this film was syndicated in small chunks as a serial to local tv stations in the early 60s for the kid's shows that almost every station ran on in those days mr bill and gang channel 4 and captain grady channel 13 nc which is where i saw it it made such an impression on twelve or so old me that i immediately recognised it when i spotted it in wal mart tonight and grabbed it br br wonderful you should get it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.931837797164917 Review: one of the great tragedies of life is that disney is so very successful at everything that they do if they were not we might have more unique little gems of animation such as the curious adventures of mr the story is that an evil king has the throne of a place called up and down land i could have the name wrong he is hated by everyone his favorite hobby is shooting birds and at some point in the past he presumably killed the wife of mr a bird played with typical flair by peter ustinov leaving him with four young chicks to raise meanwhile we see that another of the evil king's is painting he has done three paintings in particular a self portrait a painting of a which he has fallen in love with and a painting of chimney sweep of whom he is jealous one night the and the chimney sweep climb down out of their paintings and run away together the self portrait of the king climbs down out of his frame as well and does away with the real king you think i'm making this up its the real plot and sends the royal police force after the young lovers mr then the lovers in attempting to escape the king's forces br br the plot is wonderfully surreal and the setting up and down land is an incredibly imagined place full of towering buildings accessible only by elevators its an equal mixture of the worlds of metropolis and 1984 and the drawings of dr seuss br br watch it for a very unique viewing experience that doesn't fit the standard formula for most animated features Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744935631752014 Review: certainly an unbelievably refined cartoon drawn in a deliciously way and in almost any respect takes place in a kingdom ruled by a mean and heinous monarch accordingly the kingdom or at least what we surroundings of the king's palace seems devoid br br a few inhabitants there from the the underground city br br an it an allegory call it a parable only do not call it a fable br br because imdb encourages and maybe for other reasons as well i will add that this cartoon is the work of the great paul Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5785570740699768 Review: review is of the original 1950's version not the restored 1980's one in a land where the king likes no one and no one likes the king a and a chimney sweep from two nearby paintings come to life and run off a portrait of the king who loves the kills the real king and takes his place a huge bird the of the title acts as a hero of sorts and helps out our two lovers br br this is a strange strange movie no surreal very very very surreal br br the style of the background is very european while the characters are meet warner but early arty warner of the non major characters they move in both realistic and cartoon like manners br br this is an odd movie and it takes a bit to get into it but peter ustinov as the bird is a riot his kids and the puppy are wonderful there are cops in rubber ducks and a bear design that makes you smile br br and there is deep philosophy in the film about the existence of a world out there out beyond a metropolis subterranean city br br this is a really neat movie there is something just so odd and unique about it that rewards you if you stay with it for the whole ride its not perfect but what the hell br br this is a movie to search out if your local bargain dvd bin has the version paired with alice in paris buy it it should run you under ten bucks probably around five and the price is absolutely worth it especially when you realize it comes with two full length cartoons two short cartoons and several neat commercials and other fun things Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781766533851624 Review: i have watched two episodes so far i really like it even though i am no longer in college it makes me miss the wonderful college life i wish that i spent a little more time i kind of identify myself with rusty when i was rushing a fraternity my big brother was not like at all i wish that i had a big brother like him so if a show like this can actually make people to identify themselves with the characters then it is a pretty good show br br it is more realistic than american pie with less explicit sex jokes can we also call this a younger version of desperate wives some of the writers must be greeks themselves the story seems to reflect somewhat of the real fraternity and sorority life it was shot in high definition and they actually filmed outside instead of inside of studios so the picture quality is very good they could easily make this a good film unlike a movie which can only last a few hours i can have about 45 minutes of fun watching it free on tv weekly br br the casting is excellent the actors are about the right age and they are new and fresh so that makes them more real this show practically is about everyone there are asian and black frat boys and sorority girls in the show as well it is almost a little shocking that they had a little story about two guys in the fraternity had sex in first episode then tried to hook up again in the second episode i don't think that i have seen anything like this on tv before this show somehow reminded me about a warner tv show of teenagers called young americans which got canceled in early 2001 in that show a girl who dressed like a man kissed a guy and that guy thought that she was a male homosexual br br greek life can be fun but on the same time students have to study for etc by the time when people actually have some free time in their lives there is no fraternity of sorority for them to join any more i don't know how long this show will last sooner or later those people will have to graduate college too maybe they will find some new actors for another 4 years of fun college life Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.158177450299263 Review: 2005 the final part of toronto based indian film director deepa trilogy has been finally completed almost ten years after the release of the very first controversial element 1996 which was followed with a slightly lesser controversial sequel 1998 mehta made her directorial debut with a 24 minute canadian short film 99 a portrait of louise 1975 but it was her canadian feature film about the life of indians living in canada that brought her fame back in east her country by me' 1991 recognition came in the way of 1994 starring bridget fonda along with the actress who in 1990 won an oscar in best actress in a leading role category at the age of 80 the way for middle aged actresses to still have hope for her portrayal of a stubborn old jewish woman in miss 1989 late jessica br br dealt with a friendship between two women from two other ends of the human a may december friendship was last picture she died the very same year br br international fame followed deepa mehta in 1996 with the release of the controversial which spread with rage among the false patriotic consciousness existing indian extremist having already explored friendship between two women in in mehta went a step further to portray a more intimate relationship between two lonely neglected women set in modern day india the suburbs of the capital city of new it shows two brothers and their wives the elder brother having joined a weird hindu sect leads a life of faithful to his guru of existence the younger brother is having an extra marital affair with a chinese woman alice thus both the wives shabana azmi playing the elder brothers wife and das the younger wife find themselves neglected in their own way one forced to lead a life thanks to her husband's and the other whose only interaction with her husband is through sex and nothing more living in a world of in laws and being the only two outsiders in the family having nobody else to in the two women fall in the arms of each other thus comes the issue of lesbianism if there were an outside man's shoulder to cry on there most probably would have been chance for them to fall into the arms of a man but having no one else to in their need for each others support is quite obvious it does not necessarily state that all neglected women would end up taking lesbianism it just happened to exist with regard to the two women in this context all in all the movie is excellent and delves far deeper than just two women rolling in bed the key focus isn't lesbianism in the movie but the plight of modern day neglected indian wives even in the capital city the two female characters just happen to have a sexual relationship br br two years later deepa second installment was the element of mother earth released in india by the name of yet another excellent movie by a great director this time in the hindi language unlike which was made in the english language br br now deepa mehta has managed to complete the trilogy despite a lot of problems having released the final installment recently no doubt it would be just as great as the other two Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647606015205383 Review: heard about this film a long while ago and finally found it on ebay for five bucks i wasn't expecting much but wow was i ever surprised it's a story of a boy and girl in love trying to escape an evil king who wants the girl for himself and takes place in a huge castle reminds me of for because some shots gave you a sense of vertigo sounds pretty standard but this movie is insane it's hard to believe such an original animated feature was made in 1952 also the king was probably one of the creepiest character's i've seen in a long time with a feminine walk weird eyes usually crossed and a soft but scary voice the only problem i had with the film was that the boy and girl had no personality and hardly even any lines except for calling for mr a large talking green bird to save them the animation was fantastic in most areas but some cells were missing from some scenes which sucked it's incredibly original with flying police and giant and even laugh out loud funny at times it's a real shame this is such an obscure title because it's really a good film check it out sometime Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6520777344703674 Review: i just want to comment to the woman above that the movie does credit beethoven in the begging in the beginning credits they show it thank you i think this is an amazing movie they picked just the right music for the mood of the movie the animation is wonderful and they picked the voices for the characters very well it teaches children to never give up and to always have hope princess doesn't give up and it shows children that they can do the same the movie also has humor in in for all ages parents and children to laugh at the colors in this movie are great and kids can really feel good while they are watching it i watched this movie for the first time now i am a huge fan and i'm sure your child will be too walmart sells tons of barbie and the magic of stuff so your child can continue to enjoy the movie even when they aren't watching it thank you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443376660346985 Review: for a kid's movie this is great as an adult and mother i enjoyed watching the movie with my daughter there is a lot going on in this movie the following might be considered a spoiler barbie learns courage and learns not to judge others so quickly in this movie she also learns not to give up hope and to master her anger i loved the sense of teamwork you get from watching barbie and her sister and friends solve the puzzle there's nothing in the movie i found offensive or inappropriate for young viewers in fact i felt that the moral messages of the movie were superb and well done br br the animation was pretty good i really enjoy the ice skating scenes and think that they were very well done there's a lot of action in this film so i suspect that most kids would enjoy it not just the ones that are really into barbie my daughter actually picked it out because of the she loves horses but she enjoyed the movie very much my daughter is autistic and was able to sit through the whole movie and enjoy it she really liked the action scenes and any parts with horses involved br br one thing that i was thinking about was that many people object to barbie and ken because they are so beautiful yet i think that kids just like adults like to look at beautiful people and things it's natural as adults we enjoy watching beautiful movie stars too it's wonderful though that the barbie character and her boyfriend have a lot of personality while it's fun to watch pretty people it grows old if there is no substance behind the pretty face br br overall i'd say this is a great movie for kids and parents will enjoy it too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795551896095276 Review: for once a barbie movie that is good i'm 18 and a embarrassed to say this but i'm hooked on these movies i hated barbie when i was younger but the movies i love shiver is so cute and i've fallen in love with him he's so cute as the polar bear and totally in love with aiden oh man i'm in love with shiver i love determination not to give up on hope and it works i love this movie and hopefully they will be other good ones barbie swan lake is other brilliant movie i would recommend this movie to children of all ages even boys because the movie is that good and i'm hard to please barbie and the magic of is a movie that is enchanting and exciting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698935151100159 Review: i would have to say that in general barbie movies have impressed me i have a 5 year old barbie fanatic niece and she watches them all the time so needless to say i have seen quite a lot of barbie these holidays but i am not sick of them br br this film visually has a lot to offer especially the backgrounds and the animation of the characters has improved with each new movie one thing i noticed in particular was a vast improvement in the animation of hair in this film it has a lovely range of excerpts from classical music and i think that this is great as it exposes a new generation to the classics this film is well worth ago especially if you have young they will be entertained for hours Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741287231445312 Review: my 5 year old daughter is very into the barbie series of movies i've had mixed feelings about that not wanting her to buy into the whole barbie doll image of things and recognizing that the movies are a marketing ploy to convince young girls to buy more dolls and make more money for this morning though she asked me to watch this movie with her and it being a lazy saturday morning and with not much else to do i agreed i don't know if the movies have been made to help market the dolls which seem to be losing their appeal a bit from what i've heard or if the dolls are there to market the movies or more likely a bit of both but whichever is the case i have to admit somewhat to my surprise this wasn't half bad br br it's a fun and imaginative story full of magical places and people and memorable characters both good and evil essentially played by barbie has to find a way to build a of light to reverse the evil spells of the wizard who among other things has turned her sister into a flying horse and her parents into stone the animation here was pretty good not disney calibre if one thinks of disney as the standard to aspire to but generally pretty good and while the movie is obviously tailored to young girls rather than middle aged men i still found there were enough twists and turns to make me wonder how it was all going to turn out it's true that there were some holes in the story or at least some logical inconsistencies but again one must remember the target audience who wouldn't really think of such things this is an all around decent family movie 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9091973900794983 Review: normally i try to avoid barbie films but this one was unmistakably awesome kudos to the graphics and character voice overs it all flowed well this enchanting tale is a great spin off of others but is well worth buying i don't have kids but the kids i babysit including boys find it intriguing and love the extra features on the dvd i honestly don't know why this is rated so low but for kids especially your barbie 8 year old will love this its not straight forward and like most movies are this film has excellent morals and shows teamwork it has no swearing bits of romance if your old enough to figure it out and beautifully written storyline thats why i am giving it a ten out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9454765319824219 Review: after all these years i am puzzled as to why julie brown west coast isn't a household name or a hugely famous comedic star she is one of the funniest females on the planet in this spoof she takes on madonna who is one of her favorite targets she is a hugely successful singer like madonna who also happened to have documentary truth or dare julie brown spoofs madonna as who came from wisconsin the land of and beer i remember the segment where she went to wisconsin to visit her family and a grave i don't remember if it was a parent or her pet i remember somebody saying that did nothing original she was just copying others i have to say that i hope this spoof documentary is available on dvd somewhere julie brown was at her best mocking and spoofing others Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961062490940094 Review: this parody is cleverly done from the songs express yourself becomes expose yourself like a prayer is now party in my pants and vogue is now vague to the fake interviews of the cast of the show this movie is hilarious remember madonna saying she didn't know about the rain season in asia in this one she doesn't know about the volcano season it is a precious jewel they got a lot of money on that spoof and it pays off highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9013392925262451 Review: this is one of julie's greatest to music alongside her trapped in the body of a white girl album to quote the great dare to go bare just wear your underwear you'll get a ride home everytime wow now that is some good advice you can dance at my party yeah justify your dance shoes you're invited to the party in my pants yeah come on boy let's dance at the party in my pants julie brown is hilarious it is almost sad that this video is only 51 minutes long but every minute is awesome Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8777135014533997 Review: i watched the pilot episode for this one with high expectations having just graduated college and moved on to real life i was not in a fraternity but a lot of my best buddies were and i got to in a lot of the partying that they did in their house so i know what goes on to some extent br br this show is obviously a dramatization not a documentary in any way of greek life or college life for that matter although it does hold a lot of truth albeit exaggerated for the most part if you watch the show for the value it contains as a tv show and nothing more it is very entertaining much like movies such as old school porky's animal house etc if you watch it expecting it to chronicle all of your experiences in your own college life you will probably either be left wanting more or mad that they over dramatize a lot of events Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7398898005485535 Review: dare to be truthful is an outrageously funny parody that is a fine companion to the original madonna truth or dare julie brown's brilliant creation madonna's highly entertaining documentary although it wasn't exactly daring insightful candid or truthful with a faithfulness to detail right down to the packaging i highly recommend this for madonna fans julie brown fans or anyone who enjoys sharp and clever parody Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986255943775177 Review: julie brown hilariously madonna's attempt at a with gut ripping humor and truly original and catchy songs that rival madonna's own cinematography and sets are top notch br br kathy griffin and chris elliott offer their own of comedy that enhances and compliments this film appearances by bobcat and wink as themselves is an added bonus br br it's hard to tell if brown's performance is meant to insult or playfully tease madonna though i hardly think the material girl would find humor in it br br my favorite line why don't you come here to the phillipines all they eat is dog and i'm a vegetarian Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8397817015647888 Review: this movie was a riot it pokes fun of madonna truth or dare in all the right places i love madonna i love julie brown how could i ask for more julie's spoof of vogue entitled vague was hysterical kelly thinks she's great she's just cold on a paper plate brooke shields pam personality of i could've died and just wait till you see what she can do with a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9314227104187012 Review: i really liked this movie i watched it last night on the public broadcasting system the part i liked about it was the fact that they dealt with issues of today not in the future or the past they basically had some terrorists take a van or two and rent them out to be car bombs i think what the movie could have showed was people in different countries at the same time it did show the fact that england or any other country isn't prepared for an attack on the magnitude that they showed i have never heard of any of the actors or actresses in the movie so i can't really say if they are normally their parts after the movie they had this panel of experts talking about if something like that could happen here in the u s it was a thought provoking discussion Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8388317823410034 Review: before seeing this picture i was quite skeptic i don't like movies with an agenda nor do i appreciate being scared into thinking like the writer i was also afraid this would be like the 2 part mini series 10 4 which had a far fetched concept little relation to the real world and very poor execution at the beginning is says this film is fiction but the events portrayed and the information about uk emergency planning are based on extensive research and the general feeling is that you're not being sold on an idea but that you're being taught a lesson in civil awareness the message that is being conveyed is obvious from the start it is coming and we're not prepared the use of real places and a scenario which not only could happen there are plans for when it does all add to the disturbing effect the movie will have on even the most cynical of viewers the movie's perspective is that of the society and it stays away from heart breaking personal moments which won't convey the message so none of the romeo juliet drama we're used to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8965814709663391 Review: seeing this film brought back to me memories of 9 11 the first thing i remember of that morning was seeing tv pictures of an airplane flying into a large building and my immediate thoughts must be a preview for a new tom clancy film br br this was not a tom clancy film this was certainly not a british version of the sum of all fears the typical tom clancy film or novel has a relatively small cast a linear plot and usually some sort of resolution this film had neither sure what i saw directly on screen was a small cast a plot and a vague resolution but like 9 11 the point was that reality was so much larger and more complex br br i work in systems planning and the reality of the disaster preparation exercise and the disaster itself is painfully obvious it's impossible to prepare for a disaster like this nor will it be any more possible to deal with this when it happens br br from the argument between the police not enough is being done to prepare and the politicians giving everybody on the tube a would cause panic to the constant you are in no danger to your health but don't go home before we you and don't eat drink or smoke before we you i was on edge during the entire film not the slightest urge to channel surf br br this film was 90 minutes in length it could have been twice that and still not shown all the possible details instead it left enough to allow each of us to imagine the details each of us in our own way that made it so much more real to me than any tom clancy film br br i lived in london once and just off the road and i took the train from station many times as i watched dirty war i kept telling myself that this is only fiction right now br br and willing this film will remain fiction and sometime in 20 or 30 years my may watch this film and remember the early 21st century and the panic we felt too much hopefully to the same degree as i feel currently when viewing of the cold war with the evil communist regime of the mid 20th century and remember drop and cover exercises in school Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8295245170593262 Review: dirty war is absolutely one of the best political government and well written t v in the 25 years br br the acting is superb the writing is spectacular br br war reveals the true side of why we are not ready to respond to a nuclear biological and terrorist attack here on american soil br br dirty war should be made into a major motion picture it's that good i highly recommend this great drama to everyone who desire to know the truth br br this t v drama reveals how british intelligence attempt to expose a terrorist plot and conspiracy to destroy innocent victims because of england's involvement in the iraq war br br the scenes of different parts of london england are also spectacular br br dirty war is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852244853973389 Review: the film is partly a thriller and partly a public service announcement when seeing the events through the perspectives of politicians terrorists and of course victims in this smart drama lessons are given about and surviving chaos while meantime the backstage look at the way crisis is managed prompts viewers to distrust and to be scared by the film originally aired on bbc gets to arouse effectively doubts on official performances are proper understated though never terrific the flick is just a beginning a provocative start leading to a larger discussion but it gets to work in my opinion giving the right thrills and causing the audience to reason and to ask itself questions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9229674339294434 Review: this movie was really interesting it also is quite shocking as the similar events of the movie occurred only 10 months after the movie premiered br br it was interesting seeing the problems that could be encountered and realistic enough to show that no matter how prepared you think you are you aren't if this was made for an american audience it would be different because they would have used this as a full propaganda film and not as a wake call which the bbc did it still is propaganda in some extend no film today with these themes can not be but it dealt with the issue successfully br br a film that should be shown in all terrorism counter terrorism courses but will not because it shows faults which is not allowed to be acknowledged a great film in which the bbc took a few risks and unfortunately london does not need a fictional tale any more due to the reality of july 7 2005 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9480868577957153 Review: i lived in london most of my adult life before i moved so missed this film when it came out and only saw this now on hbo i disagree with anyone who thinks this should have been a hollywood production the uk team gave it a chilling and foreboding atmosphere from day one and i was on the edge of my seat for the last 30 minutes wondering what was going to happen to my home city and of course nine months after the film comes out 7 7 happens yes the truth is stranger than fiction having lived in both countries it is also clear the likelihood of this happening in the uk is much greater than in the us muslims live in and themselves in the uk in the us they much more readily Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588301181793213 Review: i must say i thought the show greek would be really ridiculous and stupid since i am part of a sorority i didn't want them to make greek organizations look bad br br but i think greek is hilarious yes they do have the stereotypical sorority and fraternity but it's not mocking but just cute humor br br all the characters are pretty likable minus rebecca logan i just can't stand her casey and rusty have good chemistry as brother and sister then there is who doesn't love a guy like haha his character brings so much to the show room mate dale played by clark duke is hilarious as well br br it's definitely fun to watch so tune in for season 2 i can't wait till it is back on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8214917778968811 Review: this is a pretty good made for tv flick of the 'what variety as in what if terrorists exploded a in a big city in this case london lots of poking at folks that say all set in the event of an that then reveal that they're not exactly telling the full story and is anyone prepared for something like this you can bet not this shows the material for the bombs being smuggled into the country the making of the bombs the secrecy and double lives that the people behind it lead etc it also shows public servants i e firemen giving their all to save people when they aren't getting any help when the government doesn't want to send anyone else into the affected area also shows how woefully inadequate are for any such occurrence as the government talks everything up but then stands there with their mouths hanging open as the tragedy unfolds and could this happen right here in the good old usa well unless you've been living in caves for the past 20 years something already has to an extent and don't bet that anyone would be prepared for something of this nature this is fairly realistic and yes even scary well worth seeing but just hope nothing like this ever really happens 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5298992395401001 Review: daniel dirty war a bbc production made for television was shown recently on cable the film has a documentary style in the way it goes after the people that caused the near holocaust in one of the big metropolis of the world london in fact this film produced in 2004 is almost a cautionary tale of the events of the following year in which terrorists set explosive devices in the public transport that killed innocent people that were in the wrong place at the wrong time br br the film impresses for the pace the director and the production team gave to the project there are no dull moments in the movie as we watch the preparation by the terrorists and the people that are following their dirty work although the inevitable happens it's amazing just to think what would be the consequences if a real was planted in such a populated area br br the last images of the film have a chilling effect the mob scenes and the way the whole area is contaminated send shivers of fear thinking how it could possible happen anywhere Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6707163453102112 Review: well this movie certainly was in keeping with the current times no happy endings super heroes or miracles here just down to earth fiction to stimulate our minds along the lines of terrorism and what kudos to and for an excellent screenplay and superb direction by films like this are needed to keep us aware of what is out there if every peace loving man and woman on earth reported obviously suspicious activities i believe terrorism could not this movie showed just how hard it really is to these terrorists even with good intelligence even though the film is a bit against islam the use of a muslim police officer as a main character i believe it was entirely realistic there was meant to be shock value in the bombing incident as a very clever tool to relay the humility and of people caught up in an attack such as this they showed full nudity of women being post attack it didn't take me long to realize that this was meant to even further instill into the viewer that thought i e we are not in control of everything in a situation like this although this took place in london with the usual high level british acting it makes a statement for any part of the world great movies don't have to be blockbuster epic productions and this movie is very very worthy of viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740723967552185 Review: the bbc and hbo teamed up to create dirty war a 90 minute tv movie about a terrorist dirty bomb attack in london the film gets down to business quickly as it packs both the terrorist and the government anti terrorist efforts into the film leaving little room for human interest subplots on the terrorist side we follow the bomb from the smuggling of radioactive materials to assembly to to on the government side we see pr and training exercises intelligence gathering and analysis post response and follow up the film also a sense of how al type terrorist cells are organized the radical islamic terrorist mentality and terrorist a sort of anatomy of a dirty bomb incident dirty war will answer many questions lurking in the minds of a public becoming ever more aware of this threat b Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3981704115867615 Review: i just wanted to say that when i was young my favorite t v show back in the day was night heat i loved the characters and the plot of the show i thought that it was an excellent show and still do to this day i enjoy watching the reruns and i am a big fan i love the way the characters played off one another i would always stay up late to watch my favorite show with my mother who also was a big fan now i can enjoy watching my show again and listening to the theme song which i thought was a cool song for the show my favorite characters were scott and jeff i enjoyed watching these handsome guys take down the bad boys Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9025259613990784 Review: this lasted several years despite the late hour it was on br br like a lot of 80's crime dramas it looked cold both physically and figuratively this isn't a bad thing though and the obviously low budget actually worked in it's favor gritty during a time when was in br br allan segments as the news writer gave it a slight edge br br the only actors i remembered were scott earthquake and tony the cast of barely was a good thing because one could see the group as a whole and not as a bunch of people supporting a 'star ' and yes that's a young clark johnson homicide in a recurring spot br br i hope a dvd release is in the future someone out there wanna get on that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8151910901069641 Review: i feel the heat i feel your beat something ain't right theme song written by b j cook from david foster's old band and wife she also wrote the memorable theme from oh night heat what a program well written well acted and totally classic crime and a good team and a dash of humour at the end i'd like to think this is really what detectives do did was a real favourite on a canadian tip i learned every canadian actor's name and style from guest spots done on night heat everyone passed through the night heat set and like law order it was story driven so you could just watch and enjoy without a lot of character melodrama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9405004978179932 Review: i thought this was a beautiful film it is not my favourite of his films express holds that spot this one is quite different from anything else i have seen of his it is slow but not annoyingly so it takes its time and the characters there is minimal movement in the frame the camerawork is wonderful the acting is great the film feels like a long warm comforting drink Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612346291542053 Review: the plot of in the mood for love is simple enough a married man and a married woman though not to slowly develop a romantic attachment to one another the film's pace is numbingly slow and precious little actually happens between the two yet the backdrop of hong kong in the early 1960s and director wong kar wai's keen sense for capturing the beauty of the setting as well as the principal characters make this film a joy to watch actors tony leung and maggie cheung are both excellent and wong kar wai has done an extraordinary job in capturing the feel and nostalgia of the past something so many films and directors try to do but usually fail miserably there are so many little details that add charm to the film a trademark of the director and the colors and cinematography are what send this otherwise simple story over the top as a marvelous cinematic achievement 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9910643100738525 Review: for those who like their films full of exploding planets and extreme violence this is definitely not one to see in fact there is very little plot at all or at least very little that could not be in a few seconds a meets b mr a falls for mrs b and has an affair with her a and b then fall in love and wonder at great length whether to have an affair themselves br br this is visconti story there is none but what you do get is a succession of wonderful images and poignantly trivial music which convey the slow passage of the central characters' emotions there is also the chance to see one of the world's most beautiful women in a succession of stunningly elegant outfits for my money it's worth seeing for that alone how could this woman ever have been an action heroine she looks as though she has stepped straight out of the pages of vogue Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9121604561805725 Review: i'm not a big tv person but when i saw the premier episode of greek i couldn't wait until next week i don't miss the show for nothing br br thank god for lol i'm in love with he acts like a bad boy but he is so sweet everybody has their own character so we have pretty much all types of people you could still throw in a hispanic and a chubby persons br br i didn't go to school in usa so i never liked the idea of frat houses and stuff like that so when my husband told me about the show i didn't pay attention until he asked me to watch it and since i didn't have noting better to do i agreed i laughed so hard the first night that i just needed to keep watching it br br so i'm with the other people that voted for this show to continue on i will hope for a second third and who knows how many more episodes its a really good show very funny and entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9020533561706543 Review: two hours ago i was watching this brilliant movie which overwhelmed me with its photography it is quite understandable how it won the prize of best camera in cannes 2000 close ups it close ups of walls humans and of many other things the warm colored lighting which is also usually by the director gave the movie a warm atmosphere only two persons are to be seen in most of it an interesting music and especially three songs or themes accompanied the movie nearly all the time each one of these themes represented a certain atmosphere during the whole movie silence and slow movements the movie some scenes were extended moments or a serious of close ups not only tony leung deserves a prize for his superb acting since maggie cheung was also so brilliant i wonder how many dresses she was wearing in the different scenes the story was also connected somehow with the history of hong kong and the region the 1960s this prevented me from understanding some details of the it especially at the end in short i would recommend the fans of artistic movies to watch it in the cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813647866249084 Review: the notion of marital fidelity portrayed in the film seems outdated today but it is exactly the main characters' to that notion which makes the entire story so tragic it is this notion that them and allows them to stand out to as they refer to their respective spouses not be like them br br as tony leung said in the film love just happens there doesn't need to be a rational explanation as to how it happens it simply does despite their not wanting to stoop to their respective level it happened fidelity social mores and timing all against this relationship coming into fruition simply being in love is far from enough br br i had the misfortune of sitting beside a young couple still in university from the snippets of conversation they kindly shared with me throughout the entire film and uninitiated to the pains of lost love and missed opportunities their gross inability to digest the and the deeper emotions evoked made me realize just how much a film such as this as well as other wong kar work is wasted on the local audience Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5810942053794861 Review: the chinese film title of in the mood for love is it can be interpreted as those blossoming years that once were br br the whole film is a well composed piece a complex love story told in simple visual approach writer director wong kar wai has choreographed a dancing of the hearts it's she it's he it's love i can hear theme and the strings almost like a piece with prelude and epilogue br br director the use of music michael score nat king cole singing in spanish and chinese songs tunes the rhythm and lyrics viewers to what she and he is feeling thinking rather than verbal dialogs i can hear nat king cole giving us the clues that thing fling eyes green plays when the two meet and when she's br br nostalgia pervades throughout the film design details plentiful and ties japanese rice novelty the pattern green glass and plates i remember dad treasured those at home session kitchen area bedroom the for the take out that she swings when she walks maggie cheung and looks exquisite in those fashionable patterns colors of the traditional chinese woman clothing every change of her dress another day another time in the story wong kar wai is resourceful that way br br the scenes may be of the same place but it's of a different mood advanced to the next up and down the stairs to the won ton noodle stand standing by the wall around the corner to the apartments as the rain pours along the corridor back and forth to his writing corner br br trivia so she helps him with his writing of his martial arts novel maggie would be able to help as she's been in kung fu martial arts movies eastern three heroes 1992 is a fun action movie with maggie cheung thief catcher chat michelle and anita as three super heroes fighting evils br br if you appreciate tony performance don't miss express 1994 in the second segment romance rhythm with a difference and happy together 1997 an intense emotionally colorful painting of friendships faith and fate both written and directed by wong kar wai br br being able to understand the and and having visited the official site i realized the epilogue was not quite completely translated here's sharing my version of the chinese captions br br it was kind of an unbearable encounter all along she has kept her head lowered giving him a chance to get closer he didn't have the courage to be closer she turned around walked away br br that time and place had come to past all that belonged no longer exist br br those vanished years seemingly separated by a glass gathering dust can see yet cannot grasp br br all along he has for all that's past if he can break through that dust gathered glass he will walk back into the times long vanished br br wong kar wai's in the mood for love brings to mind the simple poetry and wisdom of the philosopher the and outer ' the and of life love and living br br ruby 2 22 01 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661943912506104 Review: how do you describe perfection in the mood for love maggie cheung and tony practically dance on the screen and give stellar performances that stay with you hours after you've left the theatre every scene in the film resonates with the powerful combination of superb cinematography and shot selection top notch acting and the sensual soundtrack nat king cole singing in french absolutely sets the tone for the whole movie maggie and tony look marvelous with maggie about in some truly glorious and tony always looking i've seen this movie several times already and everytime i see it i find something new to rave about love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847925901412964 Review: sensitive extremely quiet paced love story between a married journalist and his young and neighbor she too also married they lived their love for a time but the obstacles and the fear of hurting their families and children invites to a separation a look on delicate question like love friendship honor and loneliness always present in human lives whether you are an american or a chinese i give this a 7 seven Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914706349372864 Review: one of if not the most visually beautiful film i have ever seen in my life there is so much to learn here in how to play with the camera color costumes and set up a shot the work that went into the official film web sites in english and french also give you a good idea of the sheer beauty contained in the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9423973560333252 Review: having seen many of wong kar wai's other movies happy together fallen angels ashes of time i knew what to expect coming in to the theatre the cinematography would be lush the use of space and perspective would be varied the acting would be superb and at least one of the characters would be consumed by an loneliness these are after all precisely the techniques that make wong kar wai's art what it is what i was not expecting was the degree to which i was drawn into a film that some reviewers dismissed as unfinished and compelled by characters who seemed consumed by br br i find it interesting how people can be so utterly by a film that so vividly displays emotions and settings many of us take for granted or work to forget the overwhelming sense of grief from being betrayed the guilt aroused by the thought of becoming no better than the the mundane yet profoundly intimate moments of relationships where the need to express oneself verbally is utterly superfluous this is what wong kar wai attempts to portray in the film and what he achieves so well br br too many americans are consumed by the need to have every moment of a film filled with stock dialogue witty banter sarcasm and overwrought confessions seem to be the pinnacle of the best american film has to offer wong kar wai sees things very differently instead of the character needing to keep the audience of her every feeling perception or belief characters make their feelings and known clearly by facial gestures body and yes silence br br if viewers merely contemplate this film from the standpoint of character development and action then they may be disappointed by what it has to offer if they are willing to let themselves try and what the characters are feeling then they may feel quite differently about what wong has to offer them Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0895143523812294 Review: in the mood for love a teasing allegory of loneliness and longing here is a film without sex or even kissing and it is no doubt one of the sexiest and the most thought provoking and psychological romance i have ever seen br br telling the story of two people who coincidentally live in the same apartment and are a door away from each other the film like and unlike random hearts is about how two people come together via the affair of their two lovers only once they receive this news they take the time to think about the consequences of an affair and each other's feelings towards having just broken up and whether or not the two people are willing enough to fall back in love br br what's terrific about the film is the way director wong kar wai presents each character's way of dealing with loneliness with maggie character he'll show her in a repeated montage leaving work going home watching her neighbors gamble head to the noodle shop leave the noodle shop and bump into her attractive age equal played by tony leung this is a clever if not subtle and knowing technique to present loneliness for it is when you are alone when you find yourself falling into a loop this movie worked for me because i can identify with that feeling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9420197010040283 Review: as with many of films a lot of people find them to be boring and confusing well i like them and i like this film too i went out and rented it on dvd and i watched it 3 times it is a very subtle movie that provides an intoxicating experience for those who did not enjoy it you just wasted 2 hours of your life too bad Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.25876885652542114 Review: what an awesome film i came out of the theatre feeling stunned the film that i had just seen was one of the best films i have seen in my life i had my eyes glued to the screen it's very symbolic visually lush beautifully shot and gorgeously told it's basically about two people who move into a flat and live next door to each other with there partners who are assumed to be having an affair with each others partners assuming this our two heroes act out what they think their partners are getting there is an obvious repression of feelings for each other with the use of camera work body language and it's a visual feast and hard not to like some of the story gets slightly confusing but that's nothing the ending is one of the most beautiful and anti hollywood endings i have ever seen in my life and visually amazing the films haunting score adds to the mood i highly recommend this film to anyone with an open mind and respect what a superb film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926868677139282 Review: i just recently stumbled upon this show when abc family had an all day marathon before season 2 premiered i remember seeing previews for the show back in 2007 and thought it would be short lived and not very well written because it was on abc family br br never doubt an abc family show this show surprised me in the best way possible not only is the show well written story lines are realistic funny and enjoyable i was expecting a lot of talk about relationships something like this guy dated that girl who dumped me for that kid etc but this show is anything but the characters are appealing and you really feel a connection between them all there is a lot of chemistry between the actors and they can really make you feel like the stuff is happening right before your eyes br br don't doubt this show it is truly enjoyable to watch and get hooked on Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824589490890503 Review: for a long time i did not know weather i liked this film or not this is surprising because i usually do know but because the film did not go anywhere i was a bit confused br br two people move into a somewhat household setting finding their spouses constantly working or away on business trips their attention out of sheer loneliness wanders to each other after a platonic love affair the male lead played by tony leung that he has a mistress on the side su li played by maggie cheung is hurt even though their love affair has not been physically leaves the country only to come back years later when everything has changed br br for the part the film is correct by never actively or actually touching the part of love but only approaching it the film admittedly says more than so many others have on the subject it is also true i think that nothing good could have come if they did go on to have the affair at least that's the feeling i get br br if we are to believe it however when writes that love is a state of grace not the means to anything but the alpha and the omega an end in itself then this film falls miserably short of this as do all others or if you are inclined to entirely incomplete hits it right on the mark what films in history have achieved approached or sustained this phrase if for only a short while my honest feeling in memory is that about two when harry met sally suggests effectively this romantic perfection and the getting is all in just getting there it is interesting that in when harry met sally this is done in the course of rather than in its can't anyone say anything good about love after it has been achieved by two individuals nicholas recent film the notebook comes closer to this perhaps than any other film are we to believe that once love is achieved it flies of the radar only to exist in perfection in some other dimension or more true perhaps becomes vehicle for other ends br br in the mood for love is an honest film with gorgeous and generous cinematography worthy in all respects of the best that almodovar has to offer yet all it manages to say in the end is that life is sometimes like this now this is by no means a thing to say especially if said well but the problem really comes at the end of the last act when kar wai wong tries to round out the film by relating only for the second time a broader historical theme that plays in the background of the relationship which has just taken place this is a worthy effort and the variation on the musical motif played throughout the film is rather brilliant but the relatively spare indictment plays too little to have much more than a superficial effect on the inclined audience leaving the viewer to split the difference a mistake in any film a director should know where he is going and how to get there but in all honesty it is only one wrong turn however as anyone knows all it takes is one notable to spoil the perfect barrel of honey br br the effort though is definitely worth while trying to let a historical theme and round out the film and raise it beyond the micro meaning of the couple but without any real foreshadowing it is the crucial mistake in a word and unfortunately it is too little too late it is also i think too much of a challenge for the non asian viewer not familiar enough with china's history to appreciate completely this sweeping stroke Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6492360234260559 Review: beautiful emotional and subtle i watch this movie at an art center with a smaller screen in a film room with 95 of senior citizens i wish bigger cinema like around here would show it great cinematography by wong and christopher doyle since i understand it's a lot easier for me to understand the movie as simple as the story goes many english speaking viewers didn't get the whole story three old ladies next to me keep and have no clues about the movie br br spoiler they were surprise when i mention that mr chow did sleep with mrs chen and they have a son she went to singapore trying to tell him but didn't br br spoiler br br the translation of the movie title actually means like moment or memory the phrase usually used to describe beautiful and wonderful memory that was and short the whole movie pretty much fit the title not to mention the cheung sam br br my favorite scene was definately the street corner in the alley it looks so beautiful the sun shining on the old and faded wall at night in the dark in the rain a poetic moment i felt a strong sense of intimacy of their relationship seeing them standing against the wall and talk quietly i felt a terrible heartache when mr chow was rehearsing his moment and mrs chen cried on his shoulder bravo wong kar wai br br as much as i like this one express still top my favorite however i'll give this one a 10 as well as a point of reference only got 7 br br if you love art you will love this movie don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838809370994568 Review: kar wai incredibly impressive romance that is to me perfect set in 1960's hong kong as we are shown this is set in a turbulent time tony leung and maggie cheung play chow mo wan and su li chan a man and a woman who meet each other in a hong kong apartment in which they both move in chow mo wan works for a newspaper company su li chan is a secretary two very different people chow mo wan and su li chan create a special bond after they both find out their spouses constantly away are committing extra marital with each other br br the characters of chow mo wan and su li chan are nothing short of amazing both leung and cheung manage to strike such amazing chemistry with one another it's better than any hollywood romance that is put out today combined the film is all about the focus of the two leads and their feelings after the of their partners kar wai wong manages to create such strong character development between these two characters you really start to feel for them leung and cheung are both wildly amazing are better than any hollywood pairing shown on the screen today combined br br there's nothing much else to describe other than beautiful energetic romance that also features a moody atmospheric piece with gorgeous cinematography so much elements of this movie help create it to be flawless as well as kar wai wong and the acting the cinematography from both christopher doyle and pin bing lee is haunting beautifully understated the shots from kar wai wong help makes your mind create a world of it's own a world that creates these characters original melancholic and nostalgic this film is incredibly unforgettable br br the costumes created by kar wai wong regular william chang are absolutely beautiful cheung who wears an elegant ankle deep beautifully patterned dress in every scene she's a scene stealer her costumes say a lot about her character and an emotion is fitted in all of her dresses colours which are vividly and smartly used highly original chang also the production designer creates a brilliant setting for the movies moody piece especially with the help of the marvellous music used in scenes and masterful film editing again by chang william chang seems to be incredibly versatile and is an unsung hero for this movie br br overall this movie is one of the best from this millennium incredibly compelling and filled with nostalgia the shots are mesmerising and haunting kar wai wong somewhat proves to be a master at the top of his game the acting music cinematography editing production costume and direction all help create one small little perfect film a masterpiece in romance film making visually spectacular overall a masterpiece to film making a film that reminds me of old classic hollywood was the one that never was never forget i know i won't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9574660658836365 Review: this film is wonderful film for students of film in mainstream american film it is common to see stylistic techniques used to draw the audience into the movie in this film the director uses stylistic techniques to push the story forward br br this is a love story that offers no sex to be honest i can't even recall the characters kissing rather the plot focuses on the emotional ties between the two characters br br i would not recommend this film for everybody it is not very accessible it is very slow moving and the subtle it is a difficult film and mostly not entertaining br br i would this film to people who want to see something different it is a piece of art the soundtrack is most beautiful and visually every frame is a photograph and most beautiful of all it's not visually stimulating for the sake of being visually stimulating every frame illustrates a little bit more of the story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624068737030029 Review: spoiler alert br br you can listen to wong kar wai's movies like a radio play invisible between the characters the rooms where they stay in the rhythm that them ahead attraction and dislike the whole spectrum of the atmosphere is played back by the sound track the dialogue is mostly completely unimportant br br the narration is similar to a childish amorous look at a beautiful woman and a sad man whose sorrows are noticeable but helpless in the mood for love is told from a child perspective but the child never appears as a narrator the aesthetic of the film is developed by an extreme light and color harsh cuts an almost documentary camera and a complex unobtrusive sound br br the genius use of nat king perhaps perhaps perhaps whose mysterious power grows the more often it is repeated and the melancholic waltz helps in the graceful choreography of the two protagonists maggie cheung in her beautiful dresses is brilliant the perfect à to the handsome stylish tony leung the audience assumes a romance between them but wong just sees sad resignation the two potential lovers are revolving around each other like knowing that they never will share the same orbit you wish that they will find each other they won't and the emotional power of their non love sex relationship makes the movie immensely fascinating br br it is about broken luck and unspoken love in all of films these are the love whether it comes too early or it comes too late to take the one and not the other person the yearning of the characters that is never satisfied their loneliness the mourning and the luck that they experience when it is too late Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9580084085464478 Review: in hong kong 1962 the editor chow mo wan tony leung wai and his wife and the secretary su li chan maggie cheung and her husband simultaneously move to an old building each couple has just rented a room in apartments on the same floor their wife and husband stay most of the time away from home and chow and li have the same habits they like kung fu stories and and soap from a restaurant nearby the building their close contact becomes friendship and a sort of platonic and repressed love later they realize that their mates are having an affair chow falls in love with li but her and probably repressed condition of married woman keeps her love in a platonic level 'in the mood for love' is a very slow beautiful melancholic and romantic love story with a wonderful photography and soundtrack and a very unusual edition the film had not had a screenplay and the actors were never sure about what they would be shooting later the director edited his story based on the when chow moves to singapore there is a gap of many years in the story until 1966 when its conclusion is intentionally open and not well defined leaving questions such as who is the boy with li my vote is eight br br title brazil à da 'love on the surface of the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740036129951477 Review: beautiful film set in 1962 hong kong about a man mr chow and woman mrs chan who become close friends when they suspect their spouses are having an affair stylistically the film is also beautiful wong kar wai uses a lot of slow motion and close ups on parts of the body feet hands waist the film itself has a and that suggests its time period it's sexy without showing everything wong kar wai also doesn't allow the audience to see what the spouses look like suggesting that mr chow and mrs chan should be together smoking is even made to look elegant with close ups of the of smoke a really lovely film just prepare yourself for the ending br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7031824588775635 Review: warning spoiler spoiler spoiler br br this is written for who may have walked away from mood for love perplexed and confused about paths the main characters choose in life from reading other comments and reviews it seems that many viewers and critics missed some very important details which may have prevented them from enjoying this delightful tease of a movie br br we are so use to seeing blatant sex in that we forget that there was a time when would suggest the dirty deed by simply showing the slack mouthed couples ride off in a or only to return into the next scene with a bulging gut or a fat toddler stuck to the hip meet your child br br the director chose the same nostalgic approach in telling the story of mr chow and mrs chan last warning spoiler spoiler spoiler br br mr chow fools mrs chan into showing her real emotions when they his departure forever next scene mrs chan leans her head on mr chow in the taxi and says i do not want to go home tonight translation let's do it br br why then did the couple just not do the modern thing of dumping their cheating spouses get a divorce raise their love child and live happily ever after the answer is that this whole story takes place in hong kong during the sixties a bastard would live in a bleak life of shame if he were the child of an whereas a legitimate child could live a tragic but noble honest life if his mother chose to raise him away from his cheating father the invisible mr chan in short mr chow and mrs chan sacrifices their relationship for the future of their child br br that is why mr chow upon learning that mrs chan lives alone with a little boy gives a knowing smile and ends his dreams of making mrs chan his mrs chow he then also realizes why mrs chan went to all the way to singapore to be with him only to at the last and leave choosing to never see him again but not before taking some unnamed mr chow lives with this wonderful secret with no one to tell no one except for a crumbling temple wall and of course we the viewer but only if we listen Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3793101906776428 Review: set in 1962 hong kong in turbulent times as we are informed this extremely intimate story of a failed romance between a two married people tied to their traditions manages to recall the essence of old hollywood in scene after scene of lush colors evocative yet restrained sensuality as opposed of the requisite sexuality and occasional nude scenes which has become part of the norm of a romance in film and the use of facial expressions to suggest subtle changes in mood or communication it's not hard to see the influence of marguerite here since she is known for in storytelling as well as describing powerful drama using the art of verbal and non verbal conversation between two characters with a strong bond as well as the use of re scenes that could eventually take place in both the characters' lives from hiroshima mon to her pen is strongly visible here from the moment we enter the cramped rooms of mr chow tony leung and mrs su li maggie cheung to the last scenes which explain the intensity of regret that he feels as he recalls the opportunity which was lost in this relationship br br the plot even resembles something that could have written mr chow and mrs su li neighbors in a apartment while both being fairly successful professionals begin to discover in the most banal of ways that their spouses are cheating on them and they discover quite naturally it's with each other the question is should they act upon what they also feel towards each other or not be like their partners every scene plays with the notion that at any moment they will give in to each other and at one point it is suggested that eventually they do though as intrusive as the camera is in detailing to us their encounters which seem to occur on a daily basis as seen by the frequent changes of dresses we never see it and just as not seeing either of their spouses heightens their own love story not seeing them carry through with their attraction makes the eventual separation even the more bitter because at every moment we want for something to happen some catalyst and the only one which comes is when leung reveals to her that he loves her followed by his quietly brutal revelation that she will never leave her husband which implies that neither will he it also gives us a glimpse of what culture and timing can do from a western point of view a of their romance into a more solid lasting affair would have been possible especially in the 60s but as it's hong kong cultural values are different br br performances here are of the high order it's very easy to play a torrid love affair but to continually play a repressed platonic relationship that is brimming with desire only barely suggested is hard and makes all the sensuality more cerebral than palpable or visual cheung and leung and their chemistry lingers long after the credits have rolled Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8911936283111572 Review: the most attractive factor that lies in this masterpiece of a film is not the beautiful lead actors it isn't their outstanding acting and sizzling chemistry either br br to me it is the mis en scene of the entire movie the settings the lighting the props all add to the mood for love between the main characters a whiff of smoke from cigarette tells us his state of mind the ever changing tight fitting of reflects the constraints of decision making the ruins of ties in with the deteriorating relationship of the two leads br br the excellent use of mis en scene gives the film just the right amount of feel needed to flesh out the complicated nature of the characters' relationship the film leaves the audience yearning for more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9313448071479797 Review: so when i first saw commercials for greek i did have a few questions to how they were going to approach greek life if they were going to give away sacred frat and sorority secrets if they were going to focus on the brother and a fraternity or sorority brings or what most college kids think of greek life as a huge party br br luckily it covered everything the story plot was great it gave you a character to love hate someone you want to be like someone you don't want to be like and of course a crazy roommate br br it was one of my first looks at what writers believed greek life to be like and i can honestly say they hit the nail pretty dead on br br i love how one of the biggest things they covered throughout the season was the relationship between rusty and his crazy roommate its hard enough moving away from home and being forced to live in a small room with someone you don't even know then come to find out you have nothing in common probably every college bound worst nightmare br br sister casey was pretty much the typical girl on campus everyone is jealous of what didn't she have oh thats right evan all to herself rebecca and evan had an affair early into the season which made you feel fairly sympathetic for casey her character evolved and her relationship with rusty became more and more loving and outgoing br br is one of the most fun loving characters and absolutely insane one of my favorite episodes included him getting completely trashed at a strip club and rusty having to call casey to bail them out i like how they addressed the issue of gay people in greek houses calvin was a very real feeling character and i really respected him because he stuck to his standards so k was fairly crazy but she actually liked rusty it was surprising and i continued to question her from the start but of course i did want it to work out between her and rusty br br i am definitely looking forward to the return of greek it takes you into the truth of greek life something that a lot of people look past one of the biggest things that and are known for is parties and drinking greek is a great show and the characters are easy to relate to Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667256474494934 Review: two people living in the same flat complex find their partners are having an affair with each other as they try and piece together how it happened they also embark on an emotional journey that for a br br building on his previous success with happy together and express wong kar wai gives us this rather old fashioned and marvellous story of passions yearning and unrequited love br br possibly in the mood for love is not to everyone's taste it wanders in rather at not particularly long for a film but it appears longer because not a lot really happens but this lazy feel a quite tightly constructed film most of the story is woven around a series of set piece role plays where the characters act out presumed scenarios between their respective spouses trying to work out how the affair started i say cunning because of course this makes it difficult for the audience and the characters to tell what is in role and what is genuine br br if all this sounds rather arty and self conscience that's because it is so and it is played to perfection by two of hong finest maggie cheung and leung wai with some excellent support from ping lam siu and rebecca pan br br it is also a performance by wong kar wai who treats the audience to a sensory and sensual overload bringing together christopher doyle who later his lush over ripe style on hero and pin bing lee whose beautifully understated style can be seen on in a small town was cinematographic genius it has all the bold beauty of doyle without frankly the poster cheesiness of his work on hero the music as always with wong is prominent from nat king cole singing in spanish to the haunting strings of the main theme it perfectly matches the eclectic beauty of the images br br all in all a top film whether judged on plot acting cinematography or soundtrack similar to but more accessible than wings of desire this is a beautiful old fashioned story about love lost and br br and watch out for tony hotel room which recent film of the same name Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670602083206177 Review: i won't bore you with story and plot lines as they have been presented many times already on this page it's been along time coming since i have seen such a film beautiful elegant and restrained with a narrative pace to match a film with sensitivity and understated qualities that is rare in these times of clichéd plots the beautifully subdued photography saturated in rich luxurious colors and for lack of better words each frame is filled with an air of tension the settings and locations are used repeatedly but the film manages to breath new life into them each time they featured there always seems to be a key prop light or set piece to slightly clue the audience as to where we are in the characters world br br the acting reminds me of the the bicycle thief not the style but the fact that you forget that you are watching two actors engaged in their craft there is meaning behind every gesture and almost every movement has assigned significance to explain the inside world of the characters the relationship the feelings and situation of the two lovers the dialogue is sparse but like the rest of the movie is imbued with meaning speaking of meaning the soundtrack is infectious used here it becomes a story telling device and although the film is of chinese origins even a song sung in spanish by nat king cole the film with subtle meaning the orchestrated soundtrack is repetitive but the repetition is what makes it comfortable it is used in conjunction with the story and not just a means to put music to action or to cue the audience to feel a certain way at a certain plot point br br i would not recommend this film to anybody i fear most people would be jaded by the calm flow of the story but i would recommend it to someone who is looking for an alternative to the romantic schlock that fills the on our side of the world i must say that i was completely taken by this film and continued to watch it night after night the story takes time to present itself and bears repeated viewings as very few films in this genre are open to such a broad interpretation a very beautiful movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634867310523987 Review: when i fist watched the movie i said to myself so a film can be made like this wong kar wai's gorgeous poetic love story captured me throughout and even after the film i must admit this is one of the best love movies maybe the best of all i have ever watched the content and the form perfectly as watching the secret love we see the characters in frames that limits their movements as well as their feelings beautiful camera angles and the lighting makes the feelings and the blues even i want to congratulate christopher doyle and pin bing lee for their fantastic cinematography which creates the mood for love also the music defines the sadness of the love which plays along the beautiful slow motion frames and shows the characters in moods and of course the performances of the actors which makes the love so real eventually all the elements in the film combined in a perfect way under the direction of and give the audience the feeling called love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724833369255066 Review: i was recommended this film as one of the best love stories ever told and as i am huge fan of love i bought the tickets and sat myself in the theatre after 90 minutes i left the theatre with nothing but disappointment and the theme song as the only positive thing of the film i was appalled at the story itself that two people can love each other but be so afraid as to never act it i just couldn't go passed the language barrier and the cultural barrier the second time i ran into it i was in a different mood no longer had any expectation and had more patience more relaxed mind to see the film and as soon as i opened my eyes i discovered the love the beauty of the film i went beyond the language and the love story and saw the acting not even for a moment did i ever felt like they were acting and the cinematography the first time i heard a definition of what a film is i was told that it should be a chain of perfectly balanced photographs shots and this is the film to match the description almost every shot has an idea behind it and combined with the music and the light effects the result is just a masterpiece and a masterpiece is just something that you must have in your collection of films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497661590576172 Review: in 60s hong kong a man and woman move in the same day into apartments with their respective spouses soon they suspect their ever absent spouses of having an affair with one another a strange bond emerges between the man and woman as they cope with their sadness by taking turns playing each other's spouse before a more complex bond emerges br br no summary can do it justice for hong kong auteur wong kar wai's in the mood for love is nothing short of a miracle a story about sadness that manages to be touching and at times funny a romance that never feels forced or fake no doubt the director's method has a lot to do with that br br directed from an screenplay though the concept largely flows from a japanese short story to favor improvisation the film is immediately set apart by the freshness of it's performances all the film revolves around that and the rest is pure at the core of the film are two characters that will ease into your heart and stay there long after the end credits roll maggie cheung and tony leung are simply amazing and no language barrier undermines a single of immediacy and truth they display the additional material is also top notch the films is magnificent to behold in part by hero 's christopher doyle and the music is heartbreaking br br this is something everybody must see if only because it is by far the most heartfelt mature and authentic love story out there unmissable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975411057472229 Review: it's easy to see why many people consider in the mood for love to be wong kar wai's best film the toned down appeal of the film centering on the studied view of a relationship put through an emotional ringer is a retread into happy together territory but without the hyper kinetic patchwork of jarring film and hyper saturated sequences that have become a trademark of kar wai's films since express like soderbergh's the this is a different kind of curio for kar wai where dialogue and plot are forsaken by mood and composition in order to create a tale of two delicate lives in a seemingly emotional br br it's a testament to the genius of kar wai that he is capable to making such a simple tale so chow mo wan tony leung and su li maggie cheung move in next door to each other within the same apartment building he's a journalist who dreams of publishing martial arts novels and she is a secretary at a shipping company their eventual coupling is obvious from the beginning but the pleasure here is the way that kar wai paints such a journey with his grand br br the key to the success of the film is kar wai's use of the interior space playing with foreground and background planes in ways that are similar to the works of polanski during the sensuous first half of the film kar wai leung and cheung within shots in such a way that the second person in a conversation is never visible kar wai is concerned with environment and space here creating a cramped emotional dynamic between his characters it's also telling that kar wai never chooses to focus on the of mo wan and li spouses their faceless partners are noticeably absent from the film as they are tending to their own love affairs with each other br br this is not to suggest that in the mood for love is a experience because kar wai manages to his film with broad splashes of hypnotic camera movement and sound there is one shot where slow sensual rise up a metaphorical stairway turns into descent down the very same their movements perfectly compliment each other the shot and creating a sense of erotic between the two figures their souls have connected but they have yet to physically unite the erotic of these scenes is both fascinating and frustrating as two star crossed lovers reject physical due to their humble fidelity br br other scenes in the film are punctuated with brief slow motion shots of cheung moving through her interior surroundings set to mike hauntingly beautiful score dresses beautifully compliment her exterior space as she moves slowly through her surroundings her movements slowly build up to what seems to be an inevitable fusion between li and her dream lover even though the seduction process seems to be entirely sub conscious br br if i make it seem that these two characters are more like two birds unleashing on each other it probably isn't that far fetched of a statement the tight bond these two characters have with their internal spaces is almost as intense as their relationship to the exteriors the film rarely moves into an exterior space and when the camera does it is usually to peak through windows and symbolic bars that always remind us that these characters are like confined animals kar wai continues to tease us even when the lovers get close enough to touch shattering the couple's to each other by shooting them through mirrors or through gaps within articles of clothing located inside of a closet mother nature even seems to respond to their love lust often unleashing a soft of rain over the characters after their bodies have near each other br br kar wai's hauntingly atmospheric shots of a waterfall allowed yu to experience a cathartic release in happy together even if leslie ho po wing was not there to enjoy it with him by that film's end love was so bound to the act of war that a third man's muted of love yu realization that his dreams of seeing a waterfall would bring him inner peace even if it would not bring him back his lover mo journey within the confines of a crumbling temple his own emotional is nicely with the political climate of his country and the absence of li is only made tolerable by the fact that kar wai allows mo wan to experience a release of sorts mo wan to an ancient myth and his secretive release into a crack in the temple leaves him capable of living his days with the hope that all his loss and heartache somehow served a higher purpose Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9360950589179993 Review: i think that new york times film critic elvis mitchell wrote the best one line review of in the mood for love when he said that it is dizzy with a romantic spirit that's been missing from the cinema forever how true those words are truly romantic films are so rare these days while films that include plenty of sex and nudity which are often portrayed in a and gratuitous manner abound so given this cinematic climate wong kar wai's latest film feels like a much needed breath of fresh air in the mood for love is about the doomed romance between two neighbors mr chow played by tony leung and mrs chan played by maggie cheung whose spouses are having an illicit affair as they try not to be like them but after hanging out with each other on lonely nights while their spouses are away on business taking care of a sick mother they fall madly in love and must resist the temptation of going too far br br several factors are responsible for making in the mood for love a new classic among romantic melodramas in the best sense of that term first the specific period of the film i e 1960's hong kong is faithfully recreated to an astonishing degree of detail the clothes including maggie lovely dresses the music e g nat king cole and the overall atmosphere of this film evokes a nostalgia for that specific period second christopher award winning breathtakingly beautiful cinematography creates an environment which not only its two main characters but seems to ooze with romantic longing in every one of its sumptuous meticulously composed frame make no mistake about it in the mood for love was the most gorgeous film of 2001 it should also be mentioned that wong kar wai's usual hyper kinetic visual style is understandably toned down for this film although his remain just as colorful third there is the haunting score by michael which is accompanied by slow motion sequences of e g chan walking in her elegant dresses chan and chow at each other as they pass one another on the stairs and other beautiful scenes which themselves into one's memory the main score which makes its instruments sound as though they're literally crying is heard eight times throughout various points in the film and it serves to highlight the sadness and the longing which the two main characters feel fourth tony leung and maggie cheung both deliver wonderful performances leung won the prize for best actor at cannes and they manage to generate real chemistry on screen br br the above elements and work so nicely together to create a film that feels timeless romantic and in a word magical in the mood for love perhaps more than any other film of 2001 reminded me why it is that i love going to the movies and i guess that is about the highest compliment that i can pay to a film br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96656733751297 Review: i'm from ireland and i thought this film had the odd minute or two where accents where a little off but no worse than any brad pitt or other american doing the accent furthermore i have rarely seen any british actor handle an american or canadian accent except for colin in minority report this film is a little film and it was entertaining no it wasn't a blockbuster hollywood production but frankly i'm sick of that i laughed more than a few times and had a good time it was definitely worth the rental the main character is a spoof on other hard british gangsters at least that's the way i saw it if you go in expecting a 100 million dollar production you'll be disappointed enjoy it for what it is a small entertaining film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6820501089096069 Review: superb and charming justin henry is beautiful as a out and mischievous howard lead singer for the top ten hit making band the turtles the real magic is the titular sequence with an academy award worthy turn by royale watkins a performance that completely captures the mystical and yet down to earth jimi hendrix not many films unbelievably so can find the essence of a special moment in a life and times i'd like to see this available at any home video outlet without any uh what's the deal br br thanks eddie a worthy addition to the history of the psychedelic sixties a definite twinkle in the mind's eye Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756854772567749 Review: my dinner with jimi is a glimpse at howard giddy and ride to fame with his 60's folk rock band the turtles the turtles were kind of a act during the sixties but the film clearly demonstrates that they could eat drink and party with the titans of hippie culture and not only that they had the musical chops to back it up many of the stellar acts of the era are seen as they interact with the band at work and at play this provides my only complaint about the film almost from the beginning of the movie one sees that it is nearly impossible to find actors who can convincingly impersonate such recognizable stars too often during the film i felt that i was watching an engaging exhibition of phony wigs and but if you are a fan of the music of the turtles or the swinging 60's in general this might be the film for you and don't forget to view the extras there is a very funny and informative bit by band members mark and howard about their disastrous experiences with and agents Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9537313580513 Review: i really like the show as a part of greek life i can say that some things are over exaggerated but overall it's still pretty damn funny br br rusty is a likable lead character his roommate is hilarious and the entire cast is entertaining in their own rights i like that it focuses on individual situations as well as interpersonal relations with the organizations br br this show covers it all and they do it without cursing or anything else that bad how else could it be on abc family br br my favorites are of course roommate and pretty much all of this show is a great launch pad for them and i'm excited to see what doors this opens br br please this show next summer abc family like i said love love love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794411659240723 Review: i smiled through the whole film the music is great the story telling is great it's a wonderful film this picture is made with respect and a true love of the sixties Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788764715194702 Review: i have been trying to track the age of kings down for many many years my theater life was filled with the actors in this series at the time in 1960 i was not able to follow all of it as i was myself working in the theater lots of night work now in retirement i long to have this and keep it to myself please please can it not be issued on dvd i would not mind what it cost i see that there are others out there who feel the same what can we do to get this done something as great as this should not be sent into oblivion i have to write two more lines ok i can do that by saying that i want this series more than anything in the world just to be able to watch some of the finest actor of our age playing out the finest words of our wonderful shakespeare isn't that enough a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9067464470863342 Review: anyone who enjoyed this series when first broadcast i rushed home from school to see it now is of a certain age so i can only add my comments to those asking for a dvd release to enable those of us to relive the memories of first before it simply becomes a piece of tv archive history if so many old tv series from the sixties and seventies can be released why not this surely the rights can't be that difficult most of the shakespeare lines i can quote comes from this iconic series and i remember swapping them with my school as we tried to outdo each other's memories of the text peter rightly deserved the credit for having the to bring it to the screen this surely was public broadcasting at its finest robert hardy and sean connery fighting to the death it's riveting stuff and from the beginning of the bbc golden age come on bbc clear it and license it please march 2009 so finally the dvd is here and congratulations to those who have made it happen the picture quality is remarkably good and the performances every bit as good as the memory thought now all those who for it must buy it and relive those magic moments br br uk viewers given the series was made in the uk by the bbc using british actors it's strange that the dvd release is not available there on region 2 europe dvd and can only be from the us and played on modified players it seems hardly likely that there are major rights issues perhaps the market was felt to be too small so why on earth wasn't it released free ' so everyone could enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9011355042457581 Review: my introduction to a lifelong love of shakespeare my brother was 5 and i was not quite 7 when chicago broadcast an age of kings it became a family ritual to watch including the reruns as an autumn series my father used to buy us a rare treat for the midwest and my mother would pop corn on the wonderful acting from actors whose names meant nothing to me then although i will never forget the achingly young sean connery as but do now and they published the scripts in so we could follow along and figure out the language i managed to most of richard iii over that so glad to see it coming out on dvd highly recommended for all ages and any level of familiarity with shakespeare or english history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877175092697144 Review: in 1961 this series was shown on local tv here in southern california i and many others have been bbc for tape or dvd ever since now all of a sudden here it is on amazon i pre ordered in january and now here on march 30 it arrived it was a long wait 48 years was it worth it so far i have just watched richard ii i've only had the dvd since 2 o'clock and i can truly say yea totally worth the wait the acting direction and production are superb and even better than i remember the production is in b w but somehow it fits the video is clear and very good the sound is flawless further proof of how timeless shakespeare truly is br br i gave this 10 stars even though i have only seen 1 of the 8 plays i am sure that when i have seen them all i will change my rating to at least a 12 br br it's currently in stock at amazon us region 1 at a reasonable price br br i'd better stop now so i can get back to watching next up is henry the iv part 1 of which is my all time favorite shakespeare play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588291049003601 Review: a great production that should be revived i doubt that it would be out of date i'd love to hear from anyone who knows whether videos exist of this series or any other information about where it could be found or viewed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7877944707870483 Review: i followed this entire series when i was a child in grade school by choice not because it was required for school i used to read the plays at the pace of the series the experience gave me a life long love for shakespeare and history it even gave me a bit of an acting bug although at an amateur level only whenever i read any of shakespeare's history plays the images that come to mind first are from this black and white production seen on a big furniture tv set with a rabbit ear with all the ghosts and that go with that br br although the sets were minimal if i remember correctly that was totally irrelevant because the acting was so good at the time i had no idea who any of the actors were now i see that many of them have become well known over the years i particularly enjoyed and hal whom i now see were played by sean connery and robert hardy i would dearly love to see this available in video especially since many of the plays are seldom performed and even fewer are available on video it would be valuable also as a document of mid 20th century televised play production Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9393561482429504 Review: it was so very long ago 1960 but i have never forgotten this series and often wished it would reappear so taken with it i with mr then president of standard oil which sponsored the presentation on pbs he sent me a photo of the tapestry actually a rendering used behind the credits br br to the opening theme music of elizabethan my family and i gathered around our black white tv to drink in shakespeare's words as spoken by a group of excellent but relatively unknown players at least to american audiences at the time br br we were introduced to such actors as sean connery dame judi dench tom fleming patrick garland julian glover and robert hardy i have continued to enjoy their accomplishments ever since one of the most interesting things was the way in which the actors continued to age in their respective roles as shakespeare's king plays were presented perhaps for the first time in chronological order br br i wish i could tell those actors just how much that series meant to me br br if age of kings could be revived on vhs and or dvd it would so please those of us who long to see it again and those who missed it the first time around br br good news pbs has just issued a dvd of an age of kings see their july 2009 catalog page 19 or call them toll free i just ordered mine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939928412437439 Review: watched this on with frank baxter commenting as i recall have never seen it since but would like to find out where it is available br br it is amazing how good something can be but be in black and white and have zero special effects in fact amazing how much better something like that is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.768159031867981 Review: this series has recently been unearthed and excerpts can be seen at least within britain via http www org uk tv id index html presumably there is some hope that the series may eventually become available more widely the problem is that this series was followed by the series the wars of the roses that had a similarly stellar cast and which has been available to cable tv or at least the market br br the two series are quite different in the wars the plays through extensive and shifting of scenes an age of kings follows shakespeare more closely both series benefit from integral casting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9378277063369751 Review: when i first heard about greek i figured i would watch it because it sounded ridiculous another of abc family's so bad they're almost good shows but tuning in with a friend from college found us both enjoying the pilot episode a lot more than we had expected br br as a member of a greek society i can say that a lot of the stereotypes that are brought up here are ones that come up almost every time someone starts talking about the and on a campus and are also very fun to play with just on are own let alone to watch on a tv screen the opening scene to an only slightly dramatized version of preparing for an actual formal rush in some and it continued on from there br br this isn't a show for over sensitive greeks if you get offended even at jokes about things that aren't so great about greek life then you'll spend the entire first episode and probably many other cringing and yelling but everyone else should have a ton of fun watching it it's nothing new but when it comes to college nothing ever is Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22611799836158752 Review: i saw this mini series when i was in high school i remember it as being absolutely brilliant and compelling at the time i knew none of the british actors in the series but have since learned that some of today's stars performed in it including sean connery the original james bond among many other roles judi dench queen elizabeth in shakespeare in love among many other roles and atkins probably best known for creating upstairs downstairs but also superb in many acting roles like the other commentator i would like to see it again i'm certain the production remains timeless and i would hope that it has been or will be released on vhs or dvd if you get a chance to see it do not miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825358390808105 Review: all right it was in black and white and probably on 2 tape which means the bbc wiped it right but it stays in my mind from all those years ago 1960 as a perfect slice of history by the most innovative editing and wonderful actors full of youth and bravado br br i want to see it again are you reading this bbc find your original 2 tapes or the 35mm film deal with the actors and directors for the rights and re issue i know i know some of them are dead some of them are missing in action br br where else will i be able to see mary morris as the heart wrapped in a where else will i be able to see paul do is the winter of ' or robert hardy deliver his speech about idol Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9615924954414368 Review: i believe it has been over 40 years since i saw this series yet memory of it hasn't faded a bit this would be a natural for dvd re issue it seems to me many of the performers have gone on to greater fame robert hardy sean connery to name a couple though it was a role i still remember judy dench then in her 20's as katherine of france henry v she was very lovely then as now br br there is a hint on this site that the series was filmed in color is this so who of us would know virtually no color tv in those days mores the pity no if so some might have recorded it as a way of teaching english history this series made it come alive in ways few class room teachers can manage br br what a fine re issue this would be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9608092308044434 Review: possibly the finest moment of tv at least in my memory as millions could watch shakespeare's gripping kings cycle richard ii richard iii play out on prime time tv i believe it was on friday nights no word was left out and the plays in me who was then in elementary school a thirst for history and a hunger for shakespeare and drama br br let's see these on dvd what a set this would be Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8755849599838257 Review: boogie nights follows a theme that is extremely familiar to gangster films although it doesn't fit into that genre itself the rise and the fall we see the rise of several individuals some of them from complete obscurity to achieving great heights and then falling from grace due to their excesses br br i believe that this is the first feature by writer director paul thomas anderson and it's a great start i saw elements of other influences such as robert altman but the film holds its own in originality and plot development br br character development is the movie's finest feature i really identified with all of the characters and felt their pain and their success with them all of the performances were brilliant it was especially good to see a small part performed by real life porn veteran nina hartley br br basically this film combines comedy and tragedy with the result being one of the best films of 1997 which was at the oscars probably due to the racy as they would say subject matter and the general of the academy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9464205503463745 Review: this film is a masterpiece it was exhilarating from beginning to end writer director paul thomas anderson's story about a porn star is told with style grace humor even poignancy the actors and the characters they play are all first rate including mark wahlberg in the lead who proves himself a solid actor and can carry a film burt reynolds gives perhaps his best performance ever as a porno director who discovers wahlberg the film recreates the late 70s and early 80s with dead on accuracy from the disco scene that begins the film to don johnson miami vice outfit that he wears in the final scene most regular moviegoers who see this film will no doubt compare it to pulp fiction but it really has much more in common with the films of robert altman and martin scorsese the film is a triumph in style the opening tracking shot that begins the film is just as impressive as the ones in the player and absolute the editing by dylan is simply phenomenal i couldn't believe the editing didn't receive an oscar nomination good will hunting was a better edited film the best scene in the film has to be the one with the i had in my stomach because the scene is incredibly intense when i saw the film a second time i had the exact same reaction to the scene unfortunately it may not have the same impact on tv as it did in a theater with good stereo sound it's a shame that many people didn't see this movie during its theatrical run because it is the best way to watch it anderson's use of widescreen will suffer on tv so get the dvd or a tape it is amazing how easy anderson makes it all look because this is only his second film the music sets costumes photography offbeat characters sex violence happiness and heartbreak are captured by a guy who is clearly in love with filmmaking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830249547958374 Review: this was the best film of 1998 and one of the best of the 90's yes it is a rip off of goodfellas but as the saying goes good poets borrow great poets steal and has stolen brilliantly from some of the best plus added some genius touches of his own i gave this a ten which is very rare for me br br the main reason i am commenting on this though cause i could just rave all night is all those people who have seen it on vhs standard issue what are you thinking this deserves the full screen experience look at the ratio it was shot in i saw it 5 times at the cinema and haven't bothered to watch it on video br br nuff said Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9470146894454956 Review: this movie has it all great actors good dialog drama comedy and excellent writing and directing by paul thomas anderson i have seen this film several times and enjoy it more each time it doesn't get old it is consistently entertaining and stimulating easily burt reynolds best role and he does a great job john c reilly and don cheadle also give excellent comedic performances there is not a weak element in this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698041677474976 Review: an interesting companion piece to true documentaries of john c holmes unfortunately it doesn't deal with what ultimately killed holmes and it certainly could have benefited from doing so burt reynolds and mark wahlberg got the most praise for this but i felt the true stars were julianne moore as the cocaine sniffing mother wannabe don cheadle as a black man struggling with identity as stereo salesman in some wild and william h macy who's wife is the ultimate slut not to mention a nearly unrecognizable alfred molina macy's new year's eve bash and chance for a better life after a shop robbery gone wildly wrong are probably the two best scenes in the movie or at least the two best shot what this movie does best is show how power can easily corrupt in its various forms however none of the characters apparently learn anything from their dark downward spiral as they all and return to their normal lives Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5903936624526978 Review: as long as you can get past your instincts and realize that are people too you'll realize the depth p t anderson gives to his characters also an incredible soundtrack the songs are so tightly tied to their scenes you won't be able to hear them without thinking about the movie again br br philip seymour hoffman is worth the price of admission alone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635894298553467 Review: i saw this movie once a long time ago just once and i didn't know where it had come from and i looked for about six years to find it and i finally found it here at imdb com just the whole concept of the movie is great i believe it's got something to do with a race of beings keeping on us and our planet but there is one person who keeps out of being into conformity and the way that he does it to keep himself from being tracked and located is what keeps the movie entertaining i don't remember exactly how it ended but i remember it finished with a great climax and a good twist Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838420152664185 Review: this is a absolutely masterful stroke of genius by paul thomas anderson the writer director of this movie it really examines the and of the world of porn and consequences for your actions living in a world literally fueled by sex drugs and rock n' roll only of the finest casts assembled with mark wahlberg burt reynolds heather graham julianne moore william h macy philip seymour hoffman don cheadle philip baker hall and others Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577875733375549 Review: boogie nights is a masterpiece it tells a great story with flair an great direction from a very talented director this film features a cast which turn in outstanding performances though the subject matter is very controversial but it is handled with great care by very talented people this movie has an unexpected emotional impact also you will remember it long after it is over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829813838005066 Review: what a movie it has undeniably entertaining subject matter unless you're a prude and a mature funny and complex script from paul thomas anderson magnolia hard eight anderson will be around for some time the evidence is here in this epic and ambitious masterpiece every character is expertly played and touching and fully shaped from burt reynolds as jack horner the director to julianne moore his movie star and mark as dirk they all are fabulous and the story wow honest look at business and failure and consequences and family one of the best movies of all time i give it a a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682888984680176 Review: sometimes the academy doesn't recognize the potential of some films or doesn't them because they are controversial or strong sometimes they are nominated but don't win anything i hope this doesn't happen this year with american beauty this is exactly what happened with boogie nights which was the best film of 1997 the academy preferred to give the best picture oscar to titanic a purely commercial and hollow film and other awards to the overrated good will hunting and the irritating full monty the other pictures which were nominated in the main category were l a confidential and as good as it gets great movies but boogie nights is still better and should have been remembered in more categories br br this amazing film tells the story of eddie adams mark wahlberg in a surprisingly great performance a 17 year old barman who takes the attention of jack horner burt reynolds in a redeeming acting a director of porn films eddie has a special and this helps him to get into the world of porn movies he changes his name for dirk and starts to make a huge success but fame doesn't last forever other characters also have their parallel stories amber waves julianne moore perfect buck don cheadle and others including heather graham an actress who accepts to do anything but she has to be wearing her roller shoes br br what could have been a banal trivial film turns into a perfect memorable one in the hands of paul thomas anderson what makes boogie nights such a great film is its execution added to a clever well written screenplay great soundtrack etc each character is very well developed and each of them has his her importance in the context each feeling weakness fear emotion is explored resulting in a masterpiece of the modern american cinema br br boogie nights is a strong picture that should be seen by everyone who really likes cinema under a plot that seems banal at first impression there is a wonderful story of highs and downs things that we face in our lives it is an amazing portrait of the end of the '70s and the beginning of the '80s exactly an age of highs and downs that's what makes this film so special and a true masterpiece br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928165674209595 Review: the three names that mean the most to this film are burt reynolds mark wahlberg and julianne moore these three deliver the strongest performances but the entire cast does a wonderful job the film although about the porn industry does not let itself get out of hand with it's own sexual premise on the other hand there were many scenes that involved drug use and although important to understanding the characters lifestyle i think there was some overkill in this department paul thomas anderson has not done a great deal of directing but he may have been picked for this film based on his 1988 work the dirk story one thing that was brilliantly portrayed is the family like atmosphere between the characters as they work live and party together although not a typical family they certainly seem to care for each other the wonderful soundtrack really helps give you a feel for the period during a time when disco was the rage there are many disco favorites on it and some other wonderful songs as well br br the story is about a gifted young man named eddie adams wahlberg that gets invited into the porn industry he changes his name to dirk and becomes and adult film star almost overnight jack horner reynolds is the director that takes his films very seriously as he believes his work is more than just pornography but that they are true art however dirk becomes overly dependent on drugs and soon heads down a dangerous road where he stands to loose everything although a greater focus is placed on the character dirk there are subplots for the other characters and their trials in life you will find yourself wishing for and hoping their situations improve all in all a well done film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8655644059181213 Review: this is a classic that will be able to hold up with to come simply because of the fact that it is shot with a 70's style and it's a story about the 70's it is funny action filled entertaining and sad at the same time it has the effect to pull you into the lives of these poor folks and the consequences for their actions 4 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7804090976715088 Review: some time ago i saw this when hbo was showing it and from what i saw of it it seemed like a good movie so i'm in blockbuster today and i see it there with the dvd's and i decide what the hell so i rent it after i finished watching it i was in shock of how good it was br br this movie just touched my heart everything in it was so amazing the stories the actors the dark humor the music oh don't get me started on the music in this film is one of the greats definitely the best thing to come out since quentin tarantino a god br br after i finished the first viewing i watched it again with anderson's commentary i was on how such a cool guy he is br br anybody who is interested in movies at all should watch this movie if they haven't already anderson is obviously a film lover in the movie he rips off so many other directors such as the pool scene with the camera following the girl through the water obviously ripped off from i am cuba but i have no beef what so ever with that the film is very respectable with it's br br i this film to anybody who can deal with some of the content of the film porn br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678964018821716 Review: sometime ago i watched a video of paul thomas anderson in which he express the big interest that he has in porn films and how this industry could've produce better films and in consequence a complete genre and not just sex in video tape paul thomas anderson put his own believes of porn industry in the character played in a terrific way by burt reynolds his name is jack horner a director whose biggest dream is to make a real film that can keep the viewer in suspense because of the great dramatic story and at the same time exciting with the and with the big and tits soon as he meets eddie adams mark he believes that he has found the new star for his films and that's how the story of the young eddie in the porn industry begins br br the film begins with a sequence inside a night club where we can see all the persons that will be part of eddie's life and later we can see them outside the porn industry living their daily routine but soon we can see them inside the porn industry and after only one party the story of the new eddie begins the story of dirk all of them will taste the real success with dirk as the main star winning lots of prizes and helping jack to make real his biggest dream with a series of films about brock the new character of dirk this sort of exploitation films are an amazing success and for jack are his real films but here is the beginning of the end and the beginning of the horrible 80's when there is going to be ex drugs and rock roll for dirk and pals but we all know that the excesses can destroy any person and the dysfunction can destroy any porn star and here the film focuses in their lives after the total success and how everybody is having a real bad time with many problems due to society's bad look to porn industry and to a period with many excesses in decadence after trying and failing in the music industry there's a brilliant sequence that can resume in a perfect way how the things are going for dirk and his friends that sequence is the one of his first drug deal with the appearance of alfred molina which ends in a total mess is funny for us and a terrible experience for dirk and pals but there's always a solution if you get back in what you know and when dirk is back brock is back br br well i haven't mention most of the characters in my sort of a summary but i must say that all are amazingly well developed the cast is just superb with the best performance that i have seen of mark julianne moore has a powerful performance in a really moving character reilly macy hoffman heather graham guzman etc are just memorable all of their characters with funny and sad moments br br finally i really love the amazing cinematic style of anderson here with a unique view to the porn industry of the late 70's and early 80's i used to say that magnolia was my favourite of anderson but right now after watching all except sidney i can't say that i have a favourite because i love them all br br ps somewhere i read that this film is the scorsese film of anderson so i'm more than sure that if you love goodfellas and casino you will love this one too i f love boogie nights Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797938466072083 Review: this picture's following will only grow as time goes by better than any of the best picture nominees in 97 and it rewards repeated viewings i've seen it three times now so i know anderson was compared to some of the great american directors altman scorcese tarantino and he may have those influences but chances are after a few more films he'll be considered part of that short list himself br br one last note julianne moore's amber waves will resonate in the memory long after other 90's movie characters have faded the best performance of the year in any of the four categories Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956899106502533 Review: altman and scorsese have twisted sex together in one of the greatest american films of the past 20 years boogie nights didn't make a huge initial splash and i still don't think it's received the credit it deserves the immediate surrounding the film some porn movie with marky mark was wholly without merit what paul thomas anderson has created is no less than a stunning representation of the pursuit and subsequent loss of the american dream if such a thing still exists br br for those of you who have been living in a box or a for the past 8 years boogie nights tells the literal rise and fall tale of young eddie adams wahlberg eddie is just a dopey kid from california who wants something more out of life his room is soaked in muscle bound naive americana his dreams are far bigger than his potential but not quite as large as his special gift his bald headed southern quickly raises the attention and eyebrows of the present adult film industry jack horner burt reynolds as the film's twinkle eyed papa bear gets wind of eddie's hidden talent and decides to put him in a movie br br before you can say deep throat eddie has changed his name to dirk and exposed his massive member to a wide eyed public fame and fortune make acquaintance as do a bevy of local porn celebs his friends and co workers become his family but it soon proves to be a sunday picnic like no other as the feel good 70s give way to the coke video friendly 80s dirk co begin a dangerous br br anderson put everything he had into this glorious moving epic it and never nary a frame of this monumental picture is wasted and the characters and their dialogue live with us long after fades from the soundtrack see this one immediately and then watch it again br br and again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9377448558807373 Review: ten years before the matrix and hot on the heals of they live came this brilliant piece of low budget science fiction film making if you like bizarre unconventional intellectually challenging david lynch meets john carpenter style movie making you'll love split there are moments of true genius in the framing and cinematography look closely at a sequence shot through wine glasses in an art opening party and right after that a scene involving cue cards the plot involves a man named who lives outside of society who wants to wake us up from the dream similar to they live 1984 and the matrix it is based on the premise that we are all constantly by shadowy big brother type government agents that know everything about us and have invisible robot constantly the city this is all revealed pretty early on in the plot possible spoiler has invented a drug that when placed in the water supply will wake everyone up from the illusion of reality along with the cinematography and the ingenious ways the director makes do with his shoestring budget the other highlights of this film are the monologues i challenge anyone to not be and quoting the classic quotes from this movie for years to come Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9581528306007385 Review: a small town kid working in a big city becomes a huge star and then spirals out of control it shows you the rise to fame and then fall from fame and back to a little rise great cast of actors and a great director a great great movie called boogie nights br br p t anderson an amazing director who made boogie nights amazing from the moment the movie starts to the moment it ends you can feel how beautiful this movie is some scenes are breathtaking literally a great story a great movie mark was fantastic philip seymour hoffman was wonderful as he is in everything thomas jane also was magnificent and although he only had a small part he played it to perfection there is one scene in this movie i can't get over the drug deal gone bad scene it was amazing music acting and cinematography combined to make it amazing i hadn't seen boogie nights and thank god i did its so well rounded and i am now a huge fan of paul thomas anderson br br do whatever you have to do and watch this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588624238967896 Review: boogie nights was without a doubt the best film of 1997 i could watch this movie over and over and over and still love it i'm in no rush to watch that overblown romance disaster epic titanic again the fact that boogie nights did not even receive a best picture nomination just goes to prove how predictable and narrow minded the academy is only atom the sweet and robert contact came close to being as great as boogie nights no other filmmaker in recent years has come even remotely close to making a film as good as tarantino's pulp fiction until now paul thomas anderson rose to the challenge and succeeded just as tarantino gave john career a kick p t anderson has given burt reynolds the kick that his career needs boogie nights will also undoubtedly make stars of don cheadle heather graham and john reilly overall a wonderful film the best since pulp fiction maybe even better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.937383234500885 Review: uses its protagonist dirk as a metaphor for celebrities from a decade in america's shameful past which was comprised of an unexpected rise in pornography therefore resulting in an abundance of corrupted youth its lead character borrows traits from a various assortment of genuine actors involving himself in many illegal affairs that have been in by celebrities in hollywood and all too often exploited by the press it seems like the sort of tall tale that might appear on an e true hollywood story special drugs sex and violence the american dream but what goes up must come down and the bigger it is the harder it falls br br dirk dreams are huge as is another valuable asset on his body real name is eddie adams a who dreams of becoming a star he believes that god gives one great talent to every individual on the planet and his gift is a rather unusual one after falling out with his mother eddie leaves home and meets the sleazy jack horner burt reynolds an adult film director who offers him work eddie eventually becomes a major porn star representing the leading actor in most of films with newfound success eddie is told that he needs to invent a new alias for himself and so dirk is born br br eddie dirk himself is primarily based on infamous porn star john holmes whose life story was adapted in 2003 with which starred val kilmer is the better of the two proving that movies about pornography can be made without disgusting its target audience regular cinema goers br br the film takes place in 1977 an era of artistic pornography filmmakers truly believed that they could compensate for the low points of x rated features by adding deep stories and mesmerizing atmosphere in a way the film's director paul thomas anderson implements a very artistic approach to the project resulting in a gratuitous and artistic movie about a period in american history when smut was indeed both gratuitous and artistic anderson's style is so deep and so distinct that we soon feel as if we are reliving the era first hand not a moment goes by where we are of the time range dealt with in the film br br all was not happy on the set of prior to filming anderson approached reynolds repeatedly asking him many separate times to play the role of horner eventually reynolds agreed but claimed that the film was horrible and the worst role of his career publicly it before being nominated for a best supporting actor academy award and suddenly shutting up a year before anderson had suffered title over sydney hard eight he preferred the latter title for his film and new line cinema thought the former was more he essentially lost the battle and anderson wisely avoided title this time around by inserting the words boogie nights into his movie through the mouth of a character br br the casting of the film is one of its finest aspects the paul thomas anderson regulars are here as well as a whole top notch cast of first timers to name some of the more well known stars john c reilly phillip seymour hoffman luis guzman william h macy heather graham and julianne moore but the entire movie essentially borders down to mark wahlberg as eddie who is surprisingly convincing in his role wahlberg previously known for his singing career and disappointing hollywood pursuits has all the necessary traits to portray such a character this is his best role to date br br anderson knows how to captivate his audience and take complete control of every scene when jack horner first meets eddie anderson uses stars in the backdrop a sign of things to come and hidden symbolism as finely as it can be the opening scene is three minutes a long tracking shot that follows jack and amber into a night club where most of the characters are first introduced it reminds me of the discussions regarding tracking shots in robert altman's 'the it works so brilliantly in boogie nights and is the first indication that anderson knows what he is doing behind the camera his style is fast paced in the vein of martin scorsese where shots zip around quite quickly but never seem rushed incidentally anderson references two classic scorsese shots the closing de niro mirror speech from and the tracking nightclub scene from anderson is a young growing director who is remarkably mature in story and direction despite his age whereas his first feature film was noticeably wise and poignant is even more so br br began as an effort of love on paul thomas anderson's account having filmed the extraordinary hard eight in 1996 anderson's film is to such an extreme that it almost seems genuine boogie nights us with its gratuitous content occasionally bordering on the verge of pornography only it is far more sophisticated than such trash it is a blazing wonderful modern day masterpiece that is as mind numbingly explicit as it is wild and stylish arguably anderson's best film and among the greatest and most important projects of the last decade Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987346351146698 Review: everything that you need to know about the pornography of the late 70s and early 80s is all wrapped up in paul thomas anderson's boogie nights although the film is completely fictional it is actually supposedly based on the story of porno kingpin john holmes br br in southern california in 1977 eddie adams mark wahlberg is working as a in a nightclub one of the regular customers is jack horner burt reynolds and two of his amber waves julianne moore and heather graham jack and eddie meet and jack realizes that eddie is well a little gifted br br so eddie stars in jack's films under the pseudonym of dirk he becomes a big porno star no pun intended and seems to be on top of everything then comes the 80s when video replaces film and jack's porno empire begins to collapse along with dirk and everybody else working in the field br br boogie nights is a really well filmed drama there is a little bit of violence but p t anderson makes it more stylized and it kind of is a scathing approach to the of pornography especially when vhs became the standard medium for making br br a lot of bizarre and unique characters are introduced william h macy has an interesting role as someone working on the films whose wife keeps having sex with everybody i especially liked don role as buck the stereo salesman the best performance is boogie nights was definitely burt reynolds a 90s classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984173059463501 Review: what has to change in today's attitude towards films like boogie nights is the approach the approach is awful comparing it to pulp fiction seeing only the pornography and all its aspects come on people there is more than that in this beautiful motion picture and to all the hasn't paul thomas anderson proved himself worthy time and time again magnolia is one of the main reasons i watch american films at all and still have faith in this industry that film making is today and what about there will be blood that is a film that will stay in film history whether u like it or not yeah you the so called consumer you know something f k you you don't deserve this you don't deserve anything so many artists today struggle to get recognition and it has become increasingly difficult to make serious films even mainstream because people just wanna see celebrities doing stupid stuff like that sell out britney spears br br anyway this was very painful for me to say because i don't want to see this i don't wanna believe that today all it matters is the adding up of numbers sales and sales return i want to see magic the magic that fellini bergman and kurosawa brought and created through the language of cinema because thats what is doing he is creating magic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9088828563690186 Review: i rented boogie nights last week and i could tell you when i watched the film i had a blast if you think that when you watch the film you will get by the porn i mean yes if your not a porn person who can't bother being by it than this isn't the film to see but the thing is the whole film isn't really about porn well halfway through the film is about the porn industry but the other half is about the character development and the bad situations these characters go through the actors played there roles perfect especially mark wahlberg john c reilly and william h macy the sex scenes of course are terrific but mainly focus on the character's hype in porn films until there struggles excellent film one of the best br br outlook 10 10 a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9195973873138428 Review: the brilliance of this story delivers at least one skillfully crafted message to each viewer in the audience this story is about success it's about failure it's about the choices you make in life and the choices others make for you the story deals with self realization and determination on a scale so large no camera angle could cover it within the grasp of each scene is resides an element marked for depiction within your imagination keep this in mind as you watch the movie it's more than eye candy the sexually suggestive rarely explicit scenes serve only to distract and entertain you during the tedious process of character development Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9462255239486694 Review: boogie nights is one of the best films to come out of the 90's and i'd go so far as to say it should be in the imdb top 250 i can actually understand why many would dislike it due to the subject matter i personally feel however as many do judging from the this film's received by viewers and critics that it's film making br br the direction and acting in this film surpass good and reach the level of brilliance there is not one scene in this movie that isn't amazing the individual characters reach out and touch you given that this is a movie about the porn industry one wouldn't imagine the sex scenes could be handled with such sensitivity but they are the direction is among the best i've ever seen and i've seen a lot of films br br the film isn't about one particular personal individual's story it's about many it's a character study about people who have many layers to them and who maybe in an industry most would find alien but who still dream the same dreams and have both bad and good to them boogie nights draws you into their story from the beginning and though the film is long i believe almost 3 hours you honestly don't even notice and when it ends you kind of don't want it to br br i'm not easy to impress meaning there aren't many movies i'd give a 10 of 10 rating to but this is one beyond the multiple character study is the use of music in the film i have never in all my years of seeing movies seen music tell a story as well as in this movie there was such to it you know it's not something your gonna see everyday br br burt performance was perhaps the best i've ever seen him do and mark wahlberg is incredible i'm astounded there are still people saying he doesn't act well i don't know how anyone viewing this could possibly think that but the person who really surprised me was heather who is absolutely fantastic in her role in particular the one memorable scene with burt reynolds in the limo towards the end br br again i'll echo other imdb reviewers in saying this movie is not for everybody but i still think this was 10 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633162617683411 Review: boogie nights is full of surprises nothing quite prepares one for it its soul yes it does have soul whilst tackling the of subject matter with both a wry smile and respect cast and wonderful character development the performances somehow combine the best of stage acting with improvisation within a cinema style br br the plot proved richer than i expected and the underlying themes are teased out quite profoundly as each b grade human being is brought through crisis into perspective br br a dream case study the film resonates the raw truth of what we all know about self esteem parental love and lack of it attention love and its manifestation in adulthood the desperate need to belong something for everyone here almost as issues of and their separate milieu but of course they are universal br br the film works on a number of levels the ironic loop is that the milieu portrayed exists only because of the voyeur who happens to be watching the film br br boogie nights is non judgmental of its subject matter and characters a rarity it deserves every it has achieved and more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629935622215271 Review: one of the things that i like about anderson is that he has the guts to take talent that most people push to the side or have pushed to the side and makes them stars case in point a washed up burt reynolds delivers a great performance in this film and if proving adam can be a great actor punch drunk love wasn't enough here comes mark like you've never seen before br br i think many people pass up boogie nights cause they are anti porn or just flat out hate the adult industry and can't overlook that aspect of this film but underneath that is a great story about characters losing everything and battle to regain themselves there is a beautiful film and it's too bad that enough people see that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8001725673675537 Review: if you listen to the pod god satan then you know what's going on with split i found that watching the film under the influence of lsd helped to deal with audio video from fantastic editing job the plot was only important from second to second the acid helped to interact with the sounds subliminal and general pace of this masterpiece don't bother writing about something out of your reach there just isn't enough of these great independent attempts at expression at it's most raw amateur level i dare anyone to make a movie that can equally mess with my head and change the way i look at visual arts and the world's reality not to mention the many realities that haven't yet been explored by this humans mind i love the vision of chris shaw i also appreciate the film the begotten by e elias Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9226322174072266 Review: this was a bold movie to hit indian cinemas when it was released the first movie to perhaps openly depict lesbian tendencies amongst indian women the leading actress of indian cinema shabana azmi added substance to the movie with her hot passionate scenes with das br br the movie with sexuality and the director used sex in the best way possible the sex was not for erotic purposes but was in the context of the movie the scene where das loses her virginity to her husband certainly was the first of its kind in indian cinemas br br good acting by all the actors especially das amidst criticism from the indian public Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8989012241363525 Review: this is not so much of a review as it is a testament that it has been proven yet again that the academy rewards money not artistic accomplishment and i must say i am saddened that this usually artistic and intelligent band of members have left this off the top 250 boogie nights is powerful raw and gutsy through script direction and acting very few movies can claim this triple crown Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7472599148750305 Review: paul thomas anderson's stylish and compelling take on the 70s porn industry follows eddie adams aka dirk mark wahlberg through six years of sex drugs and disco his chance meeting with pornography director jack horner burt reynolds starts his career as one of the greatest adult actors of the time character is based on real life porn actor john holmes who like dirk was renowned for being extremely well endowed this is where dirk finds initial success br br the main themes in boogie nights are the obvious ones relating to a film of this genre pornography drugs sex betrayal violence and music boogie nights deals with the pornography theme with some control it is not overplayed and the sex scenes are surprisingly minimal but mentally explicit when they take place on screen br br throughout the film cocaine is abused enormously and the film's setting los angeles 1977 1983 reflects the popularity of the drug at that time which the film captures perfectly however boogie nights does not promote cocaine as there are some scenes involving addiction and for example at jack's party they find a girl who has recently and graphically blood pours from her nose and she begins an unconscious fit the film before this scenes has been fairly upbeat and comic but from this point it foreshadows the darkness that it will occur br br the music scenes are executed brilliantly from superbly staged disco scenes to a down and out dirk singing terribly in his new music career the soundtrack too is excellent featuring tunes from the emotions the beach boys and the unforgettable sound experience the standout scene in the whole film comes down to the music dirk john c reilly and todd parker thomas jane visit drug dealer jackson's alfred molina house in order to make some quick cash from selling drugs but night sister christian which is playing in the background increases the intensity of the scene incredibly proving that music can bring so much more depth to a scene boogie nights is filled with those kind of scenes which makes the film even more fantastic br br the standout performance in boogie nights is burt reynolds as the enigmatic yet moody film director in the scene where he attacks a young guy for his movies it is a complete shock for the audience because before this point he has been pretty mellow and content other notable performances are julianne moore heather graham as the beautiful john c reilly and mark wahlberg who delivers the performance of his career br br boogie nights is also a surprisingly original film using common themes but filmed in its own sharp and realistic way anderson's approach has been fully captures these characters in a time when nothing seemed to be going wrong or at least until the 80s arrive from then on things turn very dark indeed and all signs of the recognisable characters and situations from the first part of the film have gone this does not however reduce the high level of engaging entertainment that this film offers br br boogie nights was not a box office success earning only million at cinemas in the uk but this is not the film's or the director's concern anderson quality not popularity which is evident in his three other films hard eight magnolia and punch drunk love i would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a simple parable filled with excellent and variable situations because at the end of this film you will realize that boogie nights is a simple morality tale but one which will stay in the mind days after you watch it boogie nights is at once shocking hilarious devastating and both visually and outstanding Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900211691856384 Review: boogie nights is perhaps one of the greatest examples any would be filmmaker should take a long hard look at sure you could spend loads of quality time reviewing the from hitchcock to scorsese but lets follow suit for the modern generation and study half heartedly br br where to begin i suppose one could look at the film as simply a story perhaps even docudrama which focuses on the late 1970's porn industry and what an industry it was the other half could focus on the incredible detail one filmmaker can achieve simply by using polyester and ahem rubber but honestly boogie nights brings back the pure no in your face kind of cinema i haven't experienced since the film greats of the 1970's ironic or stroke of genius the story is full of richly detailed characters all of which you either can relate too love or hate but the impact is clear you are feeling something for them among the characters the two performances which stand out are burt reynolds as director jack horner and mark wahlberg as eddie adams dirk julianne moore is also as is heather graham but if i focus on any one actor it would have to be john c reilly john's performance is a perfect balance of comedic timing and character driven emotion i'm a sucker for the line ever see the movie star wars people say i look like han solo anyway the look of the film is incredible the director of photography and director writer producer have come up with a vibrant colour and flashy style that compares to martin scorsese and stanley kubrick in terms of his perfection of his craft but with creating his own unique look and pushing the edge with the longest single shot ever seen that being the new year's party sequence br br the music like in any great film is a character of its own at times it oneself with sorrow or grief but mainly its all about fun dancing and having a good time the spirit of the 1970's ok back to the performances br br burt reynolds plays the character of jack horner a porn director who feels the burden of what the future of film means to his genre the awful transition from shooting on film to recording on magnetic tape the lose of his art as it were and the changes in mentality to the people he works with adds the perfect blend of and sexual bravado needed for the character for all those individuals who have seen burton's planet of the apes pay no attention to the performance of wahlberg in that film rent boogie nights and see what a difference a good script can make br br julianne moore plays the would be mother to all and with that comes the torment and anguish she feels as life imitates art and she loses all those close to her heather graham is the eye candy but later holds her own and steals some of the scenes from even the great mr reynolds himself each character is rich with life and performed by actors that seem to be picture perfect for the part br br the film itself is often funny tragic exciting and provides a uncompromising look into the lifestyle of the fast pace 1970's it makes no excuses and tells no lies and offers the audience a trip back but even more importantly the movie gives us a grand example of how films should be made and a new director whose bold visions bring back art in film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819460511207581 Review: i've seen both movies and i saw without a doubt the re make is the best i know a lot of people would disagree those who have become fans of the original will most probably not like this re make but i thought it was well thought out and definitely scary it was so good i'm going to see it again tonight the original creeped me out because they kill the children i mean who does that in movies anyway but in this one the children have at least half a chance the only bad part about this movie is when the babysitter jill walks towards the sounds she hears and runs outside into the bushes to check for someone clearly no one in their right mind would do that whilst babysitting so that is the only thing i found wrong with the movie and even so they probably had to put that in there to build suspense i don't want to give too much away for all those who have not seen it i recommend you do instead of listening to all these people saying its crap and worse than the original it would be a better movie for teenagers as it displays things that most of us are scared of but when i was in the movies there were at least 10 adults over the age of 70 in there watching it and they enjoyed it if they enjoyed it i think you will to i give it a 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8786633014678955 Review: i was skeptical before going to this because of the horribly assembled trailer which made it look like an equally horrible movie i was nicely surprised by how much i did not waste my money i believe the films success comes from how creepy it really is and how the environment of the house is little things like the lights create a true uneasy feeling the shadows and cold feeling of the house make it easy to tell that no matter how much you know horror films anything could happen in the film the acting is by no means perfect nor were they bad the main character is convincing even given the annoying teen dramas that surround her in the end i was thoroughly impressed with the film in most aspects br br it is definitely a film i would recommend Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6204307079315186 Review: all you need is great house a babysitter and a phone simon west directs this thrilling and chilling remake of the 1979 original this version is more of a thriller than a horror flick emotionally tense with an escalating fear factor jill johnson camilla belle needs to work off an excessive cell phone bill she takes on the task of babysitting the two children of dr and mrs derek de and kate grant the house is a beautiful wood and glass masterpiece secluded and peaceful the kids are already in bed the wind builds and is joined by down pouring rain the phone begins ringing ringing ringing the babysitter is soon in a frantic mode of survival in fear of the creepy stranger on the other end of the phone br br belle is great as the innocent smart and strong teen babysitter the voice of the stranger on the phone is that of lance henriksen while the physical stranger is played by tommy also featured are katie cassidy and brian kudos to james for the atmospheric original music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9409337639808655 Review: people say that this film is a teen horror movie' well it's a horror movie with a teenage girl in it what do you expect it's a good film i counted 3 actual screams in the audience whilst the film was on and it was a very jumpy scary film i wasn't bored in the film at any point and i was even on the edge of my seat at one point the only thing that was slightly bad was that it was a tiny bit slow in getting into the actual storyline but this all led up to why she was where she was and why what happened happened the acting was good the scenery was good and the storyline was good too i hope to see a a stranger calls 2' in a few months good film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8822018504142761 Review: if you have ever in a house you didn't know or if you saw the original and enjoyed it then this will be a good choice ignoring the reviews and what was posted here i went ahead and rented this movie because of the memories of how the original scared me as a teen this movie has of course changed some of the original story to relate to todays teens such as the babysitter is in trouble for going over on her cell phone minutes and has to take on a babysitting job to pay her bill however it sticks to the original story line pretty well if you can relate to the babysitter not knowing the house and it's usual pops and cracks it is quite suspenseful when the killer is shown he is very creepy and you find yourself yelling at the girl to get out of the house if you have never or been in a situation like this then you probably will not be able to relate and will not like it it's all about understanding her fear Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7952624559402466 Review: a hundred miles away from the scene of a grizzly murder in small town american jill johnson belle settles in for a night of babysitting with the children asleep and a beautiful home to relax in she locks the door and sets the alarm but when a series of eerie phone calls from a stranger says that she check the children jill fear to terror when she has the calls traced and what the police find turns the perfect babysitting job into a 16 year old's worst nightmare there aren't any other lead actors in this movie camilla belle is the main star with a cute face the day she arrives to babysit she really has no idea what in the hell really awaits her br br if i were in a house like the one jill was in i would explore everything that is around the fridge would be the first person i would looks at but i'm a male and i don't babysit but what i found funny was the size of the house i was thinking would the movie be the same if the house weren't so big anyone could get lost in that huge house but this movie needed a house with a massive size br br camilla belle has a cute face a perfect smile but it's like for a movie like this the lead actress needs someone with experience i found camilla not that good i don't know maybe she thought that this could be her breakthrough role i do like her she is a cute girl but someone to have a role in this movie has to be someone how is different to take it br br this movie wasn't scary i also found this movie more like a chick flick i think the only reason this was released during the weekend was that the guys stay home and watch the game and the girls go out to go see this it also seems like a type of a movie when girls will enjoy more than guys but i did like this movie but for how it is girls just like et scared or scream this was just a pretty decent movie br br maybe anyone could like this movie there are many pg 13 horror films that never succeed this was on its own level so i kinda liked this movie i give it a 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.726447343826294 Review: i was recently at a birthday party with five other girls all my age eleven all of us thinking it would be some harmless little movie such as jaws decided to rent it along with rat race we watched rat race after when a stranger calls as to ease our fear we put the movie on at 11 00 at night and lay together in our sleeping bags hiding behind covers for most of it i screamed five times which is unusual for me as i get scared in movies but never scared enough to actually scream br br all of us were terrified to even leave the bedroom as we were all positive the stalker jenkins as we called him for some reason would get us i played a mean trick one everyone was all off once rat race was over i hid under my sleeping bag and said quietly and lowly have you checked the they all screamed like nuts and were so scared all in all i would rate this movie a 9 the only thing i didn't like was that 1 there were too many false alarms when jill thinks the stalker is there and 2 the kids never woke up during the whole thing until jenkins kidnapped them and hid them in the cupboard at which time all they did was cry like babies i would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes thriller but one thing i am so not babysitting past 9 00 pm ever Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.413870245218277 Review: this is the type of film that may need to be viewed several times to capture all of its beauty and intelligence just like curse of frankenstein from 1957 if you don't like odd non mainstream films steer clear of this masterpiece for me the artwork alone in this film is worth the purchase price of the the storyline is a bit fantastic but seems to becoming reality in our world today for being produced in the 1980s this film is proving to be a prophetic vision of whats to come with big government and big brother wanting to control and monitor us br br there are many slow sections and the dialog can be quite hard to catch in many scenes thats why i've watched it 6 times now but if you can digest it all it may prove to be well worth your time br br the film is basically about a world where people have evolved into robotic machines that have lost their they are only concerned about and the hero of the film has not succumb to this sickness and has not been tagged and by big brother his mission is to release a secret drug into the water supply which will change the way the human robots think and allow to once again be a part of humanity br br yes its very low budget but for its time the computer effects and sound effects are very unique and the paintings are utterly fascinating if you have an open mind this film should impress and its prophetic visions are chilling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982860803604126 Review: simon pg 13 thriller about a babysitter who gets disturbing prank calls while sitting at a mansion is neither original nor exciting enough to be called a good film although there are some elements of suspense good eye candy and decent characters the film is just another i know what you did last summer as it falls short of being taken seriously the performances were alright but nothing special with this flick i say skip it unless you are looking for a mediocre movie you can find better films than this on lifetime sometimes okay maybe not lifetime but at least usa or haha br br 7 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2473432868719101 Review: the movie is about a girl who's not going to a only because she's baby sitting that night nothing weird about that right until the phone rings until the phone rings again and again and again those are not some stupid prank calls this is for real if you wanna see how the girl reacts just watch the movie br br great atmosphere filled with scary sounds very well performed by young camilla belle who got the lead role i see in her some great potential to become a good actress this is more than only a decent thriller i have no idea why it's so underrated anyway on my opinion this movie deserves more than only 4 10 24 of all voters rated the movie with 1 get serious people you couldn't get a better thriller for a title like this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2304406613111496 Review: when a stranger calls is actually a pretty good movie i had never saw the original and so when i watched this i thought it was unique when when a stranger calls was advertised on the television the trailer gave away the ending well i never saw the trailer so when i saw this film i was surprised at how good it turned out to be i walked by it one day and decided i'd buy it and now i'm lucky i did because i thought it was a very pleasing movie that is a nice little film to own it is getting a lot of unfair treatment and if you're interested in this movie at all don't listen to all the camille belle is not as bad of an actress as everyone makes her out to be and she did a great job in this movie so all you haters get over yourselves lighten up and actually try to enjoy this movie for what it is a fun teeny popcorn flick if you haven't seen it please do for it is a lot more enjoyable than a lot of the other slashers being made recently Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655448198318481 Review: don't listen to most of these people ill give you a better review of this movie which me and my friend love its about jill johnson played by camilla belle who at the house and someone breaks in if you're wondering how he got in the house he went through the garage most likely so anyway don't listen to the worst acting it has amazing acting with a great story i think that there are 2 benefits that jill has 1 shes a fast runner and is on the track team 2 she got out alive lol br br it is a cool movie and quite scary check it out you will be happy with this masterpiece don't listen to the other people on the site its very good trust me i am good at reviewing movies i'm a future movie critic i totally want to buy this movie and you will too when you see it it is amazingly awesome Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787185192108154 Review: i don't watch very many 'horror' movies but one night i sat down and watched this with my cousins now we're teenagers so we tend to make fun of a lot of things but honestly the acting here really wasn't very good especially at the beginning one line that stood out was when scarlett says to jill and tiffany this is so high school while the next scene shows jill walking past a sign with their high school name on it many parts at the beginning reminded me of a corny badly written badly acted lizzie mcguire episode however as the story progressed and the cast moved on to just about only jill most of the time i was able to appreciate the movie more camilla belle did really well in this movie and i think that the other actors and actresses ruined the movie for her and i must admit this was one of the scariest movies i've ever seen well no there weren't big monsters and white faces appearing in dark corners and possessed dolls but the thing that made this movie scarier than ones containing those things is that it really could happen and this movie really reminded me of what really is scary we all know we're not likely to stumble upon the living dead any time in our lives but the idea of having a murderer inside the house you're babysitting at could really happen the only flaw with this movie is that it's one of the most cliché movies i've ever seen it has everything in it that any horror movie has ever had turning the keys and the car starts shadows in the corner turning the corners of the stairs with suspense turning around and seeing a dead body ending a fatal scene quickly with waking up from a dream etc at the suspenseful scenes it was very predictable but overall i would give it a 7 10 it's definitely worth seeing br br by the way this is my first review so i don't know if any of those things were spoilers but just to be safe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381557703018188 Review: while i read all of the complaints about this movie before i saw it i still had interest from the preview i don't know if it was because i was expecting a bomb or what but i really enjoyed the movie the i was not very frightened at all until the second half of the movie but even then it wasn't very bad at all i think that most of the scenes and false alarms were realistic if a little too coincidental but it was necessary to move the story along i think that the house and surrounding area is the perfect setting for this type of movie it is beautiful and huge but then the same qualities that are attractive become scary i also think that the light arrangement worked extremely well because not only did they turn on upon entry but there was no way to keep them on so the house stayed dark outside of the small section jill was in br br speaking of jill i thought her part was acted pretty well at first it wasn't as believable but after a few phone calls it was fine in fact the scenes where she is frightened are acted perfectly and finally someone got the fire poker right i can't tell you how many times when i hear a noise at my house i grab the fire poker and it was a nice touch for her to do the same even though she forgets it when she needs it most br br in regards to the plot holes the movie is not perfect but almost every hole can be explained and part of the mystery is how he got in exactly how long was he watching her how did he get out to kill her friend and when exactly did the gardener die overall i enjoyed it and i was surprised how quickly it went it kept my attention and i wanted to see how it ended although the ending was very brief and left a bad taste in my mouth my only complaint other than the ending was the lack of character development they could have added ten minutes with her and her friends or something to make us feel bad for her situation more to give us a taste of her personality and to give us foreshadowing to how she will handle the situation for example the scene where she debates whether to go back for the kids it looks like some scene is missing at the beginning that talked about her only caring about herself or something Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22072052955627441 Review: im a big horror fan and i quite enjoyed this remake with all these horror remakes floating about i think this is one of the better attempts br br i watched it with my two little sisters and i think it made it even better as they were quite scared also with the shouting at the screen dont do that not that way etc i thought there were some good little jumpy moments and it built the tension well br br camilla belle is absolutely stunning in the lead role and a very good actress so she holds your attention well br br overall a decent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736947417259216 Review: i liked this movie i'm not a big horror movie buff so i couldn't comment on similarities between this and other movies of this genre but i found this movie quite captivating the story line albeit a little obvious had some genuinely scary tense moments and the acting of the lead female role wasn't bad in anyway br br overall i'm a little surprised at the low rating this movie has gotten i watch a lot of movies working in a video store tends to help and this really isn't as bad as people seem to think i do have some criticism though the final call from the cop was terrible almost overacted the dead girl in the bathroom looked liked she was having a little sleep probably from the amount of she mentioned she drank and the children's reaction to what was happening in me the hope that they were ultimately killed br br hope this helps some people Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48346272110939026 Review: having seen the original when i was 13 and yes i was stupid enough to watch it while babysitting i was excited to see this remake br br camilla bell did a great job as jill johnson and the fact that a teen horror flick could be made in the year 2006 without tremendous vulgarity and gore made it even that much stronger of a film i had a great time trying not to chew my fingernails off br br this film won't win anyone an oscar but it is entertaining and worth the matinée price ticket i bought to see it i think girls around the world should watch the original and the remake and then determine to never babysit again br br all i can say is i'm glad i'm too old to babysit there's just something about being in a dark creepy house with sleeping kids that makes this movie classic no blood no gore just good psychological fun winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9248856902122498 Review: with all the shoot em up blood horror movies that have come our way in the last little while saw saw 2 the hills have eyes yes they have their place don't get me wrong i went to see when a stranger calls with my buddy the other night why because it's a remake of the 1979 classic which at the time was excellent and scared the you know what out of everyone i didn't know what to expect however i was pleasantly surprised it was a film made of mood atmosphere suspense because remember people what you can't see what you think you see what you can't hear or what you think you hear is far more scarier then what you do if you love films with mood creepiness suspense and atmosphere you'll love it it brought it back to the roots of the original halloween thumbs up a solid 8 5 out of 10 remember folks it's well done not perfect it's spooky not bloody it's creepy not gory it was nice to see a film come a long like this our minds have been conditioned and warped by the glitz and shock value of modern day horror movies we forget what's really scary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621702432632446 Review: i went to this film having no idea what to expect i actually took a date to it in the theaters when it first came out we both thoroughly enjoyed it and it helped to have someone to discuss it with after seeing it br br i only recommend seeing this film if you appreciate non mainstream movies it's not as disjointed as liquid sky or as fanciful as forbidden zone the original plot is very easy to follow there's a lot of subtle humor br br here's a quick summary of the plot if you are completely lost a big brother type government keeps on everyone in society suddenly a new person appears and there's no data on him he appears insane he may or may not be the second coming of christ the over cautious government goes into a frenzy to find him and discover his true motives the ruler is also obsessed with immortality br br some scenes are frantic while others are completely low key we follow the lead character as he encounters all different kinds of people in society br br i didn't need my consciousness altered to enjoy the film but i know that some of my friends felt that helped br br split was also filmed around santa cruz and san francisco Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9373041987419128 Review: critics and audiences both pretty much panned this movie but i actually didn't think it was too bad even the critics i normally agree with thought it was crap and i normally despise pg 13 horror films so this means one of two things either 1 i'm too easily pleased and my taste in movies has over the years or 2 a stranger isn't nearly as horrible as it's made out to be now to be fair some of the criticisms of the movie are true there's not much character development and not much happens in the story but man alive folks how much were you expecting from a movie about a babysitter being stalked cut them some slack as a former babysitter who was watching this flick late at night with the lights out i can safely say the stalker dude was one creepy who knows i guess stuff like this just gives me the br br yes i admit i had fun watching this and i don't care how big of a minority that puts me in Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09431418031454086 Review: this movie has all the qualities to be good stan singing dancing falling is very funny i think he handled his character in the best way possible it's a parody and very well done maybe times can change there's another audience but if you want to laugh come on see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9087769389152527 Review: this stan laurel comedy short is a cute little parody of the valentino film blood and sand if you've seen blood and sand then you'll probably appreciate this film and laugh at a few of the scenes that mock the valentino film however if you have not see that movie and just watch this film you'll probably not be very impressed though i really liked the title cards us the word bull was used repeatedly in very funny ways br br plays a who seems pretty dim witted and wins only because the bulls seem to lazy and non aggressive even the bull at the end of the film who has supposedly killed ten men is obviously just a bull br br not a great film by any stretch of the imagination but still a cute and harmless film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6866409778594971 Review: stan as a and a good one is quite a surprise usually overshadowed by oliver hardy this silent short allows him to take the lead and the limelight br br one can only draw the conclusion that his character was a parody of the many rudolph valentino movies of this era br br be prepared to laugh yourself silly at some of the dialog and keep an eye on the special effects br br i viewed this on dvd in a vol 1 2 collection Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550880551338196 Review: stan laurel it's been noted first made a real name for himself by appearing in short parodies of popular feature films in the 1920s he certainly demonstrates himself to be an excellent comic actor and performer here in mud and sand a parody of rudolph blood and sand but i think a film like this really works not because laurel was a great but because it allows the audience to jump into the comedy already familiar with the situation and scenes laurel can then let loose with his inspired gags without either having to create context or to do without it i watched this the day after watching blood and sand itself it certainly enhanced the experience to know what was being parodied and where br br the scene where character if you believe the title cards or if you believe how his name gets written on the chalk board his mother out of money with a two for you two for me trick is funny on its own because it's a great gag but it's extra funny if the viewer is aware how it is taking the air out of extravagant and melodramatic promises to give his mother any she desires br br this is the best stan laurel solo work i've seen it's just plain funny even more so if you have had a chance to see the source material Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533858895301819 Review: when i saw this movie for the first time i didn't believe my own eyes in front of me there was a great and well done parody of valentino see stan laurel that way is like to see an excellent in action it's a very good parody rich of ideas with a clever and charming stan old and good like whiskey or the booze up after that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9500823616981506 Review: seeing laurel without hardy in a film seems strange yet it's entertaining all the same it's a well done parody of what became a classic silent film and it showcases talents very well while his pictures with oliver hardy were great these early solo efforts give you an idea of how skilled he was at his craft and how great he might have been had he continued in the tradition of keaton and chaplin as an individual star on his own the dance sequence with his real life wife in the café scene is the best part of the picture and has some pretty funny bits to go with excellent dance steps and the climax is a gem as even the bull takes a and i like the irony in the scene where he's buried in hats and comes up wearing his familiar laurel and hardy hat as much as i love the laurel and hardy team and feel that there was never a funnier comedy duo on screen during their prime it's nice to see them on their own once in a while check out the fighting that hardy made with the duke as another fine example dale Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642898440361023 Review: mud and sand is one of stan spoofs of the popular movies at the time this one being of rudolph blood and sand hence stan being while partly inconsistent on characterization how did he defeat those bulls in the beginning is not explained this was mostly funny from beginning to end with one of the best sequences being a dance he does with his then common law wife mae laurel another funny sequence concerns his reluctance with romancing a femme fatale de sole while his wife is waiting for him that shows some glimpses of his later innocent character with oliver hardy well worth seeing for anyone interested in seeing mr early work before his fateful teaming that made him popular around the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659591913223267 Review: if you want to see a film starring stan laurel from the laurel hardy comedies this is not the film for you stan would not begin to find the character and rhythms of those films for another two years if however you want a good travesty of the rudolph valentino blood and sand which had been made the previous year this is the movie for you all the stops are pulled out both in physical comedy and on the title cards and if the movie is not held together by character the plot of movie is used well sort of Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49746954441070557 Review: this is one of stan best solo before the 1927 teaming with oliver hardy laurel is a very good actor in the film and provides good comedy the best scene in the film is when stan dances with mae laurel his real life common law wife at the cafe stan does silly dances that are funny without you hearing the music i will recommend this to any stan laurel fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9549267888069153 Review: in a very near future world a corrupt government monitors everyone constantly with computers and surveillance one man has managed to evade and operates outside the system fighting to preserve his freedom an engaging and imaginative story and some very interesting editing and camera work there are some confusing and slow parts but all in all an excellent example of what a small crew with brains and talent can do on a shoestring budget Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9273154735565186 Review: based upon the novel the dismissal by rea in essence the story's about the slow friendship that develops between an italian maintenance vincenzo sergio who can be seen as the villainous king in prince and was the lead in bella martha and a chinese translator liu ling they set off actually on the wrong foot with the former the latter for her inaccurate and slow of what he wanted to tell a chinese who had bought equipment that is faulty vincenzo wants to do the right thing which is rare in these days and that is to tell the prospective the faults as well as the intricacies that their purchase would bring and given that he's disturbed by the fact that the deal still went ahead he takes time off to craft a component that would set things right br br but that also means to travel to china in search of the elusive machine which proves to be well hidden and seemingly having vanished without a trace with the initial reluctant help of liu they set off in this treasure hunt from city to city which brings us to lesser seen sights of china away from the and the to cities like with industrial like backdrops such as steel mills and nuclear plants with their smoke the scenery the mighty river also makes an appearance along the way the usual trappings of such travelogue styled movies come into play such as the learning of culture ideals food and basically the understanding that the world is without strangers if only one makes an effort to try and connect while hints of some romance between the two leads are suggested it rarely made itself to be a point until perhaps late in the movie hey opposites attract no br br besides the major industrial plants and we get to see various cottage industry like working in sweat shop like environments and i believe cotton too along with noodle making as a film it provided me the travelling opportunity without leaving my seat to observe and credit to it for not passing judgement from a moral high ground on exploitation and the likes and kudos too for the movie to engage in dialogue based on the characters' native tongues rather than and i shall not name names here some other movie cross cultural collaborations where dialogue is forced dubbed and came off unnatural and truly some might deem the supporting characters to be too kind too always opening their arms and doors to a foreigner but i would like to imagine that maybe in the more rural areas people in general tend to be more sincere friendly and basically not get caught up in the rat race to on others or be upon br br if there's a message to take away from the movie besides the fact that i mentioned that the world is without strangers is a reminder to myself that some of the stuff i deem important may not be so to others importance is something one places upon something else and its basis really depends on how we define the boundaries we set so given our lifetime i think i should lighten up a bit more live and let live and sometimes in the illusion that ignorance could be bliss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945665717124939 Review: based on the best selling novel the dismissal the missing star the latest film by acclaimed italian director is the story of the growing friendship between an older italian maintenance man and a young he hires in shanghai to be his guide through china vincenzo is the maintenance manager at a steel mill in italy that has been shut down and the blast sold to china when vincenzo sergio discovers that a control unit in the is and potentially dangerous he travels to china to find the steel mill where the part has been sold in hopes of preventing a fatal accident br br the film of course is about the journey not the destination to use a familiar cliché and on that journey we are privy to an engaging look at china with all its immense beauty and complexity via the outstanding cinematography by the film takes us to shanghai and a trip along the river showing us coastal areas that are scheduled to be flooded when the three dam is fully operative a chinese mega project that has resulted in the of 1 2 million people the trip brings the travelers face to face with poverty housing and children left to fend for themselves br br the film revolves around the relationship between vincenzo and translator liu ling who first meet in italy where his with her at a dinner meeting causes her to lose her job when he tracks her down in shanghai she is working at a library and to approach looking at his offer to help him in his travels in china as little more than a well paying job she reluctantly agrees to accompany him their relationship however grows as they move from city to city her skills much in evidence to help the bewildered vincenzo who does not own a cell phone br br as they slowly open up to each other they expose each other's vulnerability and the film delves into their past and present life and how they arrived at their present situation we meet son lin wang at the home of her grandmother in china's one child policy he is one of the unwanted children who have been hidden since the father of the boy abandoned the family although the meeting between vincenzo and the boy is casual their relationship becomes central to how the story plays out br br is an excellent actor though one longs for a younger enrico lo in this role however he is emotionally distant throughout the film his expression rarely changing from a far away expression though ling brings a great deal of presence to the role her relationship with the much older vincenzo never seemed real to me and the ending seemed to exist only in a reality known as the movies though is one of my favorite directors coming on the heels of the brilliant keys to the house missing star is a disappointment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9204251766204834 Review: vincenzo a man that has spent years working at a steel mill as a maintenance man that the italian owners are selling to the chinese comes at the end of the meeting where the purchase is being arranged because he wants to tell the new of a flaw he has discovered and he thinks he has the solution he doesn't exactly himself to the italian old management or to the new chinese owners he even fights with the translator about the exact term he wants to use in expressing his concern br br the next thing we see is vincenzo arriving in china trying to contact the new owners to his amazement there is someone new in charge as mr chong the man he tried to warn in italy has been fired his next quest is getting to the woman that was the translator liu he finds her working in a library but she tells him in no uncertain terms she blames him for being fired from her position liu who sees the desperation of vincenzo agrees to accompany him to find his steel mill plant br br thus vincenzo and liu begin a voyage through some of the bleak countryside that involves traveling by train bus and truck to remote parts of the giant country finding the correct factory proves to be elusive at best but vincenzo discovers a life that is completely alien to him as well as finding a kind soul who doesn't hesitate to help the italian man in spite of her initial distaste for him br br film is a sort of travelogue he takes the viewer into unknown territory some comments compare vincenzo to marco the great italian traveler although the similarities are not quite tangible the film keeps our attention in the early stages of the trip but it starts getting somewhat less enjoyable as vincenzo gets stranded after from liu mr is an interesting director as he clearly demonstrates with this film for which he worked on the adaptation of novel which we haven't read br br sergio is the sole reason for watching the film this versatile actor brings a lot to the movie which in a way is a tour de force for him as he is seen in almost every frame of the picture the combination of and proves to be a winning combination ling who is making her debut as liu has some lovely moments and shows good chemistry with her co star br br photographed the chinese landscape in all its bleakness we see a china that is not picture post card pretty mr captures all the so typical of the areas where the film is set franco musical score serves the film well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621008038520813 Review: the missing star who for the golden lion at 2006 venice film festival is a film that when you think about the first adjective that comes to your mind is intense intense looks intense sequences this movie's intensity captures the viewer since the very first scenes at the in italy i couldn't recognize the city maybe or even although the pace is quite slow br br vincenzo the male lead and with him all the audience sees a completely different china than a normal imagines horrible high rise building with about 8 hundred flat owners inside desolation fog and cranes everywhere but also the beauty of the river that will soon become a big lake because of the controversial that will wipe a lot of towns out china is a country under construction but under all these colossal public works there are still poverty and unfair laws br br we can relate more easily to this story because the expert director chose two phenomenal leads sergio a well known actor in italy and the chinese surprise ling a total unknown girl that gives an as intense interpretation as br br the film is not perfect there are some flaws here and there but that doesn't mean it's a mediocre film try to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9204519391059875 Review: as a modern marco from venice to china here we come again taking on the task to render us the grey area in the middle of two worlds in solid colors by collateral the pessimistic vision of europe is mutual with br br the view of that charming but puzzling country is dealt from below devoid of any claim to learn or impose opinions reality nonetheless is harsh abandoned and exploited children homes backward areas is the other china we ignore vincenzo a of a steel factory is one of us his voyage to china is a pretext to understand to learn from the inside a country where progress and third world problems live together in an infamous balance it's not exactly clear if vincenzo knew by the first time that the mechanical component was already been fixed i think so anyway is a minor aspect liu the chinese girl is the key of the whole film she carries on her back a lot of difficulties she's got the strength to overcome but how could she fight with little money and little help br br the realistic and unbiased view of the facts by the girl refusing money touched me a lot a pack of bank notes can't get back her husband her baby forced to treat like a stranger for the law protect her by liu knew his intentions were benign and kind far from a cold charity act their friendship is beautifully narrated the way it grows step by step dignified and unique a priceless legacy to keep br br some scenes are stunning either for the acting vincenzo crying on the ferry or by the dialogues at the restaurant on the besides a careless editing and a pretty lazy start la stella che non is brilliant and sharp just because chronicles the untold br br in competition at venice film festival plenty bet on ling for the mastroianni prize dedicated to emerging stars she definitely deserved that award br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993505597114563 Review: when i went to the cinema i expected not much i knew nothing about this movie but it was the only movie i could see 'cause i was in a small town then so i saw this movie and i was fascinated la che non is a trip through the new industrial china and it shows it honestly you see most of the time the ugly places of china and you see what really happens with this new the main characters are sad but hopefully people he's the naive italian guy who can't believe what he see's she's a translator from china who's missing her son sometimes sad sometimes funny but every time poetic a wonderful movie with wonderful actors so only one star is missing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9467294216156006 Review: this is a wonderful new movie currently still showing in cinemas in my country its director the is in my humble view perhaps the only contemporary italian director along with to deserve being called great that is apart from the old masters still around and occasionally still churning out movies it's one of my greatest regrets that contemporary italian cinema has been ailing since the mid 70s mostly due to a dire lack of funding and of new talent something which can be transferred to most fields and which makes italy one of the most static countries of our time production wise both in an industrial and cultural sense unlike say china and this among other things is precisely the subject of latest movie few directors can speak to me about the true present state of my country and the world as can yet his pictures also have a precious and and for those already worrying that they may be slow ponderous and worthy rest assured of the ones i've seen they most certainly aren't at least not if you're used to quality european cinema br br the basic plot outline vincenzo is a at an obsolete steel plant factory somewhere in italy probably the north he is played by sergio one of contemporary most versatile and talented actors when a major chinese steel company some of the italian steel industrial machinery vincenzo who struggles to make himself understood with the non italian speaking chinese director tries to tell him that the machine is and its needs substituting an element he's working on custom building himself he warns them that not doing this might have very dangerous consequences meanwhile a young chinese woman called liu acts as between the two men but seems to struggle to find adequate for some of technical jargon the italian eventually loses his patience with her virtually pushing her aside and asking her to hand him the chinese italian dictionary so that he can do the translating himself br br despite warnings the following morning he finds that the chinese factory director and his employees have returned to their own country while not his advice about the adequate use of the industrial machine at all thus vincenzo equipped with his great integrity sets off for china and here begins an endlessly fascinating road movie through china a very topical 21st century odyssey through the asian giant a latter day marco quest for the secrets of the mysterious nation not quite as in all of movies the journey itself becomes far more important than whether its ultimate mission is carried out or not in fact the way in which the point is literally brought home not without a touch of humour is a lovely poignant paradox and irony which made my eyes well up while i was simultaneously smiling the spectator is let in on the secret that trip was ultimately completely useless but he himself doesn't know it and goes home a satisfied man a deluded innocent at least you figure he's happy sort of br br the journeys that characters embark on totally and strips them down to their bare human they are momentarily without name status or someone to put in a word for them these theo like themes are also explored in actually my favourite movie closely followed by la stella che non in order of personal preference in the 1994 movie two italian travel to to do business just like vincenzo they intend to go there do what they have to do and then go back home instead one of these two italians accidentally ends up on an almost journey through this devastated land just after the fall of communism br br but let us go back to la stella che non once vincenzo is in china he predictably discovers that the seemingly simple task of handing the to its new owner is anything but straight forward the piece of new location is seemingly almost impossible to determine unless he embarks on an arduous journey through china when he comes across liu the young he'd mistreated now working as a librarian he tries to speak to her but she reacts in a hostile manner informing him that because of him she'd lost her job as back in italy played by the relative newcomer ling liu soon becomes a virgil to dante when she figures that she could do worse than to act as guide and for the italian on his trip obviously for a consistent sum of cash this young chinese actress may not have the beauty of ziyi zhang nor the movie star glamour of gong li but her charming expressive and pretty face oozes a combination of defiant strength intelligence dignity and wry humour that'll make her features difficult to forget once you've seen the movie furthermore she and have wonderful emotional chemistry as co stars br br weaves dramas that are serious poetic mythical post neo realist and humorous all at once while maintaining a heart warming ability to explore the fleeting essence of humanity in everyday commonplace circumstances a documentary like what is actually a meticulously conceived tapestry of faces and places a which also manages to incorporate a cinematography of breath taking beauty the photography here is functional yet gorgeous as a movie on the displaced in an industrial and emotional wasteland br br observant eye is a grown up disillusioned one yet also never a cynical or one the masterful camera angles also often gives a sense of in the eyes of the chinese bringing home a sense of objectivity and cultural that's very rare in movies about a familiar exploring an unfamiliar non western country i cannot recommend this movie enough Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704402685165405 Review: this is an enjoyable movie its very realistic to the wonderful world of music i've been there and done that it shows a human element in each character and the realism that nobody is perfect these amateur musicians weren't all that bad players character marshall tucker was played very well marshall was no saint himself here he was getting paid to do a job and he's giving these guys a hard time about everything in the van on the way up there you don't bite the hands that feed you i do find it hard to believe that a player with the jazz experience he has claims he does not know any of the tunes he has a tremendous sense of chord changes to tunes he does not know not common but not unheard of either he delivers a true and harsh message at the end of the movie when he tells the player its not a religion devotion is not enough on that level he is correct although i think the player could have handled the job he was practicing his butt off and vocal accompaniment music is not that hard to read very enjoyable movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402075409889221 Review: this movie is almost never seen today the only reason i can enjoy it again and again is from a slightly worn out vhs copy i made when the film was shown on tv in 1991 here in england br br an ensemble cast are obviously enjoying themselves and this is reflected to the viewer a razor sharp script helps things along and once you've seen this you will want to watch it over and over again br br wayne rogers is the but everyone contributes to a great film with a great jazz soundtrack to boot there are emotional moments during the film but never to the point of sickly sweet these are guys on the trip of a lifetime and they convey that excitement wonderfully br br highly recommended if you can actually get to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892879724502563 Review: the gig is a tight funny and poignant little movie about a group of friends that have gathered together on a regular basis to play for fun the group unexpectedly lands a real paying job in a gig br br they travel to ny for a two week gig at a summer resort minus one member who out due to cancer at the last minute they hire a professional to take his place things get sticky as an over the hill frankie type attempts a comeback at the resort and tries to utilize the group as his band br br the attitude the professional bass player gave the guys rang true by signing up to play the two week gig they were taking bread out of the mouths of someone who needed the job to feed his or her family while pop rock rap country and western and r b stars make money off of albums jazz musicians have to travel abroad to make a living almost nobody gets rich the guys living their dream also cost others a needed income br br i believe that almost everyone who can play a musical instrument with some dreams about playing a paying gig one time or another woody allen and kevin bacon are two popular examples of this amateur to professional i especially recommend this movie to anyone who has ever played music professionally my mom who was a musician loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751091003417969 Review: i agree with this is a great movie here are some dialogue snippets br br raisuli sean connery to eden candice bergen you see the man at the well how he draws the water when one bucket the other fills it is so with the world at present you are full of power but you're spilling it and islam is up the drops as they spill from your bucket br br raisuli the english have paid very well in the past well you'll not have your way with the americans president roosevelt will have your head for this raisuli roosevelt this president roosevelt he would try and take it himself he certainly would he is a man of grit and strong moral he does not kidnap women and children raisuli what kind of rifle does he use a winchester raisuli winchester winchester i have no knowledge of this rifle you will br br teddy roosevelt brian keith the american grizzly bear is a symbol of the american character strength intelligence a little blind and reckless at times but courageous beyond all doubt oh and one other trait goes with all previous newspaper reporter and that mr president teddy roosevelt loneliness the bear lives out his life alone but always alone he has no real allies only enemies but none of them are as great as he newspaper reporter you feel this might be an american trait teddy roosevelt certainly the world would never love us it may respect us it may even grow to fear us but it'll never love us for we have too much audacity and we're a bit blind and reckless at times too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8521115779876709 Review: my wife and i endorse all the positive comments below made by other imdb members while this is no box office smash hit it has a special charm all of its own genuine and heart warming br br we saw this on video at the end of a long day we were very tired and in bed normally in a situation like this my wife drops off to sleep within minutes that is unless it is an exceptional movie and this one kept us both entertained right to the very end br br perhaps younger viewers in their teens and twenties would not like this but for the rest of us it is a true gem see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374741911888123 Review: this little film brings back a lot of memories both fond and foul of what can and does happen when one is a working musician the not so pleasant for the band the management of the venue jumping up and down telling you what to play the sheer ecstasy of the applause far from being farcical it is in fact very accurate in the way it depicts musicians professional and otherwise who have travelled a great distance to perform a season of gigs at a venue there are those times when everything goes perfectly there are those other times when you immediately start to miss your partner and wonder what the hell you are doing this far from home in the end you have to make the best of it because there is no other way out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.957436203956604 Review: this film gave me probably the most pleasant surprise of any i've ever seen it was not a big budget production and its premise middle age amateur jazz musicians get an unexpected professional engagement at a like resort seems rather modest what's not modest is the film's success this is a little slice of life movie that is most entertaining throughout director frank d also wrote the script and it's full of interesting subplots and unexpected twists br br the actors are who do a solid job the biggest revelation to me was little he plays a professional musician who is hired to fill in for an ailing band member his attitude immediately clashes with the others while they see it as an opportunity for big fun and a once in a lifetime thing he sees it as his job and not a particularly interesting one this leads to conflict but when the group gets in trouble he steers them through little who died too young really showed me he was a fine actor with this film br br this movie is a true sleeper the kind that a film fan always hopes to discover i recommend it wholeheartedly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770777225494385 Review: night of the demons is definitely one the definitive cheesy 80's demons horror flick in the same vein as the brilliant evil dead and demons movies this movie combines sexually active teens and demons into one hell of a fun movie a definite welcome addition after the 80's were overrun by slasher flicks it was nice to see something a little different br br the plot follows a group of teens who all meet up for a halloween party at hull house which used to be funeral hosted by angela about 40 minutes of and eventually leads to a demon or demons finding their way out of the and possessing each and every one of the teens add some make up effects lots of gore and cool looking demons and you've got yourself a sweet 80's cheese fest that would be ranked as one of the best demon related films in many horror lists br br firstly i loved the setting for this movie hull house is really creepy and scary and the perfect setting for a horror movie and plus when the demons emerge that's when the action really kicks in and it becomes a night of terror and fear this movie spawned 2 sequels the first one in 1994 which was okay but nothing come to this and the third one titled demon house was absolutely horrendous this is one of those horrors that has definitely stood the test of time and remains a true gem of mine for many years to come br br all in all a fun cheesy flick with demons that's definitely worth checking out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792711734771729 Review: i saw night of the demons 2 first before i saw night of the demons unfortunately my old blockbuster thought it was a good idea to have the sequel but no first one looney huh now i think all horror fans need this movie it's like you know it's bad for you and you'd rather have the cheesecake or whatever restaurant you prefer but you can't help but just wanting the cheap stuff br br night of the demons has it all your innocent sexy goes by the rules dee your token black guy that surprisingly doesn't get killed you're slutty girl you're slutty guy you're dark girl or guy the goof ball the cheesy settings of a haunted house bad acting and lots of unnecessary nudity isn't this stuff great i mean i know deep down in my heart of movies that this was pretty bad but it was a good bad for horror movies horror fans should enjoy and dig in br br 8 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6234606504440308 Review: kevin night of the demons is an enjoyable horror film that reminds me a little bit the evil dead on night a group of teens throws a party in hull house an abandoned funeral home on the of town lead by angela they perform a like ceremony and accidentally awaken the evil spirits that inhabit the place one by one the evil force possesses the teens turning them into bloodthirsty demons night of the demons is a perfect horror film it is scary gory and pretty atmospheric the characters are well developed and the gore by steve johnson is pretty good there is a gruesome a tongue being bitten off fingers shoved into eye etc the scene where suzanne linnea quigley a tube of lipstick through her nipple is a hoot give this one a look followed by two sequels Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8792135119438171 Review: much more than any other film from that period night of the demons represents the brainless and hugely enjoyable horror pastiche it's undemanding fun with loads of nasty make up effects gorgeous looking and horny teenagers and adorable cliché elements a group of party animals led by the alternative angela goes to celebrate halloween in an abandoned funeral home that carries an eerie urban legend it all starts out typical and innocent with dancing drinking and the occasional flirt between youngsters that can't keep their under control but pretty soon a bloodthirsty demon possesses the hostess in the most ingenious ways you've ever seen the rest of the cast gets slaughtered viciously only to return as hideous creatures for blood the thing that makes this film better than most cheesy 80's horror films is finds a good balance between light headed camp and atmospheric horror some sequences really are creepy and the funeral house setting supplies night of the demons with an excellent tone director makes great use of the set pieces coffins a endless dark and his young enthusiast cast obviously love what they're involved in the terrific make up effects by a whole team of artists and designers are of course the obvious aspects to love and horror fanatics will absolutely love the large amount of severed limbs poked out eyes and crushed skulls the ultimate highlight however is linnea trick with the disappearing lipstick this nymphomaniac bimbo an entire tube of lipstick in her nipple and continues her sexual murder spree terrific night of the demons received two sequels during the 90's and although they're still definitely worth checking out they focus more on comedy than chills Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825385808944702 Review: night of the demons 1988 was another in a long line of teen horror films that were released on video and pay t v during that of film making the eighties but unlike most of the crap that was being around this one was actually a decent watch a group of bored teenagers decide to party halloween night away with a pair of bizarre sisters mimi and linnea quigley at the infamous hull house your usual cast of stereotypical teenagers are invited to the party but an average teenage bash turns into a night of terror as they try to survive halloween night when they undead residents of hull house decide to crash the party who'll survive this night of bloodshed and horror br br a nice horror film that is best seen in the unrated version if you watch the r rated cut then you'll miss all of the splatter effects and nudity stay tune for the amusing epilogue a gory film that was followed by an equally entertaining sequel for horror fans only br br highly recommended Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8938342928886414 Review: the eighties produced a lot of gory little horror flicks most of them within the slasher sub genre thus putting this film ahead of most of the rest of its ilk night of the demons is something of a cross between the ultimate gore film the evil dead and haunted house cum slash flick hell night films like this usually feature a deranged deformed madman as the lead bad guy but here we have bloodthirsty demons which is always more interesting than a lunatic if you ask me there's also a lot of comedy in this film and the first third of the movie could easily be the set up for a straight comedy film but once the characters enter the central location a sinister funeral home known as house' the film morphs into the horror film that you would expect given the title the plot line is as simple as you'd expect it to be and we follow a bunch of kids that decide to put on a halloween party inside said funeral home this turns out to be a bad idea however once it transpires that the house is possessed and the demons start to inhabit the kids' bodies their only salvation lies on the other side of the underground stream but finding the gate to the grounds isn't as easy as it sounds br br the film's is the gothic mansion where the action takes place this creaky old house makes for a great horror film location the fact that it used to be a funeral home only adds to this director kevin shoots the house well and a particularly good job is done of establishing the fact that the house is in the middle of nowhere and escape is difficult the comedy towards the start of the film is generally very funny and i was hoping it would keep up the laughs once the horror starts the film does have its comedy moments when the kids enter hull house but it's never overly funny and it's obvious that horror is the film's main aim not that this is a problem but the night of the demons could have been a lot better had it these elements properly the characters are pretty much what you'd expect from this sort of film but the acting suits the movie well and it's clear that the young cast had a good time making this movie and it translates well to the screen the effects are good in that they suit the film well and as most of the death sequences are well executed it's a good bet that most people won't get bored watching this this isn't a classic or must see film but i can highly recommend it as it offers a good time and will appeal to fans of silly horror fodder Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587796926498413 Review: a bunch of mostly obnoxious and grossly unappealing teens go to a creepy remote rundown old located nearby a cemetery to attend an anything goes all out halloween party being hosted by freaky occult obsessed oddball mimi and her vacuous boy hungry friend linnea quigley the profane beer sex happy hold a as a joke very bad idea 'cause the desolate old dive is naturally said to be haunted by demonic spirits of course that ill advised awakens those decidedly grumpy and hostile evil spirits who gruesomely kill and possess a majority of the kids turning them into ugly boil faced murderous who wreak the usual grisly havoc throughout the duration of an especially long dark and harrowing night of pure terror br br yep this is essentially your graphic and unrelenting wall to wall cheap shock ridden evil dead rehash replete with closed off there's no easy way out claustrophobic single self confined setting outrageously excessive splatter set pieces an incessantly pounding synthesizer score a total sense of laden grim and in your face manic cinematography the expected rush inducing hyperactive hand held camera work smooth tracking shots camera angles even the camera on a dolly doing a gracefully 180 degree figure eight fortunately kevin s slick assured stylish direction keeps the extremely threadbare and derivative proceedings along at a speedy clip moreover gives the film an attractive polished look and effectively creates a certain crudely energetic and enthusiastically grotesque spooky carnival atmosphere br br however steve johnson's marvelously gory and imaginative make up effects are the true star of the show bloodthirsty highlights include disgusting fat slob hal who played a similarly irritating obese a hole role in the immortal sorority babes in the bowl a rama around the same time having his tongue bitten off quigley shoving a whole tube of lipstick in one of her breasts and a guy's eyes out while she's making love to him double a teen couple getting offed while doing exactly what you think in a coffin the chick has her neck snapped while the dude has his arm chopped off setting her hands on fire and in the film's single most nasty scene a mean old man has his throat slit from the inside out after eating an apple piece laced with razor blades the rock score likewise smokes and then there's incredibly wild sexy and uninhibited demon dance a sizzling number accompanied by a flickering light and startling jump cuts that choreographed herself okay so this overall doesn't amount to anything more than a completely mindless and pointless albeit quite nicely mounted and enjoyably vulgar hunk of blithely sleazy fright flick junk but if you're in the mood for entertainingly brain dead lowbrow horror this cheerfully crass and juvenile dross does the trick just fine Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30861371755599976 Review: i saw this film at school and absolutely loved it based on a true story this is an absolutely splendid masterpiece of a film seriously i couldn't find anything wrong with it one definite plus is how it was filmed set in in the wind and the lion is filled with stirring images like the great raisuli on horseback especially the cinematography was faultless the editing was crisp the costumes were gorgeous and the scenery was breathtaking and i have to mention the music from jerry goldsmith it was phenomenal i have used this phrase a lot recently but goldsmith ain't my favourite film composer for nothing his score here is so rousing and exciting it shows the man's true musical genius and this gem of a score should be up there with best scores with legend rambo first blood patton and the secret of br br the action is exhilarating and the screenplay is intelligent and sophisticated the direction is sensitively handled too the performances were astounding as well with sean connery ever the picture of charisma and magnificent as the great raisuli he almost dominates the entire picture on his own he is joined by a feisty candice bergen a wily john huston and a captivating brian keith in one of his more understated performances the history is fairly accurate perhaps flimsy in some areas but with the acting music and visuals so good i am past caring 10 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815706610679626 Review: i neglected this film when i used to go to the movie store but then the curiosity got to me and i decided to check it out i loved it the movie starts off with judy and jay heading for a halloween party at the abandoned funeral parlor hull house then we meet a few more characters angela and the hosts max and helen then of course they start to party and when really in the mood they decide to have a which awakens a demon the demon possesses angela and she starts her gruesome slaughtering will they survive the night of the demons br br the movie was overall great the gore was fine but the nudity provided by linnea quigley trash from once again screws it i never was a fan of hers and never will be Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4906412959098816 Review: it's the old old story kids have a party in an old house demons are unleashed death and gratuitous nudity ensues you all know it it's still a lot of fun br br many people okay many horror fans to be specific have fond memories of this movie and it's always with slight trepidation that you revisit an old movie to see if it's still as good as you used to think it was luckily this is br br it has something for everyone well everyone who happens to be male i suppose from a fun title sequence to a scam involving cunning use of linnea ass to the mirror scene to the full on demonic fun this is a blast from start to finish br br the girls are cute the guys are male the death scenes are well done with some good gore effects and unlike some horrors from the era this actually keeps a good sense of atmosphere and even tension throughout don't get me wrong it's still fun first and foremost but it offers some nice freaky moments that should please most genre fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974694550037384 Review: this isn't the video nasty night of the demon as there are more than one actually there is only one but it br br after it inhabits suzanne scream queen linnea quigley she passes it on to goth girl angela amelia through a nice long kiss br br next we see linnea showing us her in the bathroom she shows a lot more as jay lance fenton thinks he is in for some fun br br soon everything literally goes to hell as bodies drop one by one and are possessed judy cathy and max philip are the last two trying to escape max isn't much help leaving it to judy to figure a way out br br the makeup was absolutely fantastic and the only thing that kept this from being even better was the extremely long build up to the action br br the old man harold who appears in the beginning will be back and get his just desserts br br linnea quigley may be the scream queen but cathy definitely showed the greatest lungs in this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9219408631324768 Review: a group of obnoxious teens go to a former funeral parlor for a halloween party they get trapped inside and become possessed by demons that they have accidentally awakened the possessed teens start killing the others off and seem to be led by angela mimi who floats and talks in a really deep voice the remaining teens that haven't been possessed yet are forced to fight off the demons and try to escape the house br br this is a pretty decent horror film with great special effects which include linnea quigley who has a couple nude scenes as usual out a guy's eyeballs and pushing a tube of lipstick into her nipple there's also a scene where a couple has sex in a coffin and a guy getting his tongue bitten out this is a great film to watch with a bunch of friends late at night while eating some pizza the terrible acting and atrocious dialog almost ruins it though overall i would give it a 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4377048909664154 Review: the 80's is largely considered the decade in which horror decided to have fun sometimes there were some definite brains behind it all evil dead ii night of the creeps and return of the living dead for example and then there were those movies that were mindless but had a definite low rent charm and were perfect for a night with beer and friends movies like pieces and blood diner stacked rental shelves in the 80's and 90's offering little in intelligence or craftsmanship but plenty in dumb entertainment kevin 1988 movie night of the demons is a part of this tradition stupid poorly acted and not an original bone in it's body but if you don't have a good time br br the plot is so simplistic it just had to come from the 80's a group of dumb teens played by a bunch of actors in their mid to late 20's decide to go to a party at hull house thrown by angela mimi and suzanne scream queen legend linnea quigley well angela and co decide to throw a this turns out to be as will arrested development character would call it a huge mistake because a demonic force soon possesses angela and starts to get to the others as well br br take the evil dead a nightmare on elm street and your average dumb dead teen flick throw them in a blender and night of the demons is what you get the movie is anything but original and really it's not a good movie the whole thing is insanely derivative the acting is terrible the jokes often fall flat the characters are annoying especially the character of stooge and the plot holes are numerous that out of the way it's still a lot of fun so why br br well for one thing the make up and gore effects are top notch with some really memorable moments especially a nasty and just plane odd bit with a tube of lipstick that really stick out it also rarely if ever takes itself too seriously yet with the exception of some terrible puns plays it straight and never wastes the audiences time with self awareness plus there's a definite energy and enthusiasm to the whole enterprise that's almost impossible to resist yeah it's nothing special but it knows that and it couldn't be more proud of that fact it's a goofy party horror movie and it never pretends to be anything more br br it might not be a classic but night of the demons is a good example of horror junk food done right it might not be too memorable or original but sometimes you don't want a fancy beer sometimes you want a Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6036120057106018 Review: this movie took me by surprise the opening credit sequence features nicely done animation after that we're plunged into a semi cheesy production betraying its low budget the characters typical american teens are introduced slowly with more personal detail than is usually found in movies like this by the time the hits the fan we know each one of the characters and either like or hate them according to their distinct personalities it's a slow set up kind of like the ride up a of a really tall roller coaster thankfully once the action kicks in it's full blown old school horror steve johnson's make up effects are awesome equal in quality to much bigger budgeted films and the scares are kevin delivers his best movie ever with heart stopping surprises and creepy suspenseful set ups the tongue in cheek sometimes cheesy humor marks this film as pure 80s horror as opposed to the sullen tone of earlier genre fare like night of the living dead or hills have eyes but for true horror fans this one is worth checking out play it as the first entry on a double bill with the 1999 remake of house on the haunted hill the set up and character dynamics are so similar that you really have to wonder what film they were actually remaking Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8822377920150757 Review: i love this young people trapped in a house of horrors movie not just because i'm a huge linnea quigley jill fan but because it is a lot of fun and actually scary at times br br the special effects are awesome especially scene with the lipstick and towards the end when almost everyone is dead and possessed br br plenty of nudity provided by linnea and jill plenty of humor cool soundtrack high body count etc by the way if you have never seen this one try and buy watch the unrated version which has more gore and some scenes the rated version is missing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8925358653068542 Review: i remember watching this film as a kid and i was in complete awe of it i couldn't take my eyes of the television this movie has it all for horror fans this movie had no funny moments expect a couple of one liners by stooge who was my favorite character in the film kevin directed this jewel and did a wonderful job with a low budget i thought the end was awesome the only thing that could stop them was by surviving the night they were unstoppable killing machines the effects done by steve johnson we're excellent i would recommend this movie to anyone who has a love for low budget horror movies because as the old saying goes they don't make them like this anymore the sequels were pretty good too but not as good as good as the original this is a must have in any horror collection buy it if you can find it you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8606517314910889 Review: this movie was great don't understand the disrespect it get's i first scene this in like 87 88 and it was actually scary if you are an 80's horror fan you should have no problem with this film it has everything that makes 80's horror great i got to meet a few of the actor's and they were cool what is not great about a creepy old house demons crazy party horny good looking young people the dialog and the special fx made this movie a classic this film also took care of one of those classic rumors about horror the black guy does not have to die in the end even though this movie was great there is one thing that remains undiscovered to me what really happened to the old couple at the end was it on purpose or not that little side story thing had me puzzled Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.63680499792099 Review: i must say this is easily one of my favorite movies to watch on halloween the halloween party the horrid acting the guy dressed like and extra from miami vice great great great br br spoilers br br i have a huge place in my heart for random 80's horror flicks and this one reached out and at my heart strings i always passes this flick at blockbuster and always laughed at the cover of the box now every weekend i would grab a random movie i had never seen before one weekend it was turn she seemed to have been me for months so i took it home put it in and spent most of the movie underneath the blanket br br for me it was terrifying and gross and not just the acting some of the things they came up with for this movie was amazing i can honestly say the best part for me was watching suzanne played by a fellow stick a tube of lipstick through her nipple it was random and i loved it watching creepy angela float through the hallways and hearing her creepy demon voice was enough to have me awake all night long br br it isn't one of the most clever or best acted horror movies but its 80's cheese and its got all the elements you need creepy goth kid virgin slut naked girls scary house bad acting oh and did i mention naked girls all the elements were there and were put together in such a way that made for one of my fave movies kudos to the filmmakers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8333059549331665 Review: the wind and the lion is a marvelous sweeping motion picture it is a monument to what filmmaking once was but is no more br br connery despite the thick scottish plays the very well he inspires the viewer in a way many lead characters cannot br br candice bergen in one of her early roles is marvelous as the kidnapped socialite mrs showing courage in the face of adversity and plenty of humour as well a marvelous film rent or buy it and you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945059061050415 Review: i remember seeing this film in the theater and liking it i happened to stumble upon it on fear net last month and watched it again and found it better with age first of all for those of you who describe this as 80s cheese if you objectively compare it with the horror flicks of the past 2 decades it compares quite well if stacked up against films in its unique horror sub genre which i would term action horror as opposed to psychological horror such as the shining or the exorcist br br furthermore for its budget this film really delivers the goods or in this instance bad the film actually has some character development and gives enough of a history of the infamous hull house to get the atmosphere right before the characters set foot in the front door the film also has several hilarious one liners and gives the appropriate mood that a creepy horror flick should have if you compare nod to contemporary big budget horror films such as i am legend the vincent price version was much better this film really stands out modern horror flicks have become almost completely dominated by cgi most have no plot or character at all and are completely predictable the special effects dominate these movies from start to finish and the characters are plastic if this is 80s horror cheese i'll take it over 95 of current entries in the genre br br on a closing note seeing nod again made me remember the beautiful jill and wonder why i have not seen her in more films horror or otherwise jill on the odd chance that you read this i think you are gorgeous and should have been in more films lastly if you like action horror flicks you will probably like this one a lot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9094409942626953 Review: i absolutely love this movie evil dead has nothing on this film night of the demons 2 and 3 are a total bore fest but this one is a classic it's super cheesy and the acting is alright at best but what more could you want from an 80's horror movie stooge has some of the best one liners to ever hit the screen in this one he's my favorite character a lot of people talk about the lipstick scene in this movie but my personal favorite is the ending sadly enough has nothing to do with the main characters when the old man eats his left over halloween apples in a pie and his throat is mangled from the inside out the sound track is awesome the scene with angela dancing is totally creepy especially after the light comes on and you can see her jump from one part of the floor to the next with every sound of a camera click on the song that's playing the make up effects in this movie are pretty sweet angela gave me nightmares as a kid if you're the type of person who demands perfection out of your filming experience you might want to give this one a pass but if you're like me and you really dig the whole halloween haunted house with the demons cliché than this one is definitely a must own Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693370461463928 Review: any movie that has a line of dialogue that goes something like this getting ready for her date has to be good i found this on dvd unrated unedited and was pleasantly surprised a lot of hard work was put into making this movie i actually enjoyed this more that a lot of 80s movies i have seen great addition to my movie collection br br the buildup was great sets up the scares for the rest of the movie loved the gore and the t a i never thought eyeballs being out would look like popping boils the color of the eye splatter was gross i keep thinking that looked like tiger woods but more black anyone agree Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8977342247962952 Review: i originally saw this movie in a movie theater on times square in the late eighties who would have thought this film would spawn two sequels and have this cult following night of the demons was like most other films that came out at the time a group of horny teenagers find themselves trapped in some isolated local and then are killed off one at a time in various gruesome ways come to think of it the formula still is used and still seems to work as evidenced by saw ii that i recently saw br br i saw mimi at a convention about six years ago and she was so gentle hearted i guess that makes her a pretty good actress if she could make a career out of playing this demon possessed woman in all these horror flicks anyway i just this film again on vhs cassette and this movie still holds up a little slow at the beginning as i remembered when i first saw it but then it quickly picks up pace one of the eighties horror classics and worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9066051244735718 Review: night of the demons is a great movie and an excellent example of how good low budget can be sure much of it is fairly predictable but somehow it's still much more enjoyable than the crap we see these days being passed off as horror i give the gore a solid 9 and the one liners are actually funny i'm still creeped out by stop looking at me the soundtrack is well done i was surprised to hear from there is also some very nice t a on display as well as some good make up effects the second film in the series is pretty good too but avoid the inferior third one night of the demons may be dated dark and low rent but it still has a lot of potential it's definitely worth a rental at least give it a chance tonight just stay away from any old makeup you'll understand when you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9325738549232483 Review: this is a great horror film for people who don't want all that vomit gore and sensationalism this movie has equal amounts of horror suspense humor and even a little light nudity but nothing big linnea quigley isn't over the top as she was in return of the living dead where she danced naked on a crypt but she is still essentially the same slutty character cathy is a virginal and character before going on to dallas and we are also introduced to amelia soon mimi the sexy and sinister would be dark of the house as she and linnea are possessed and take over the house they the bodies of their dead friends to scare the limits out of the survivors i've heard a lot of people compare this movie to the evil dead but if anything this movie is a rival to that one the same way freddie jason this movie series though is far superior to that one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6659634113311768 Review: the 80s were overrun by all those halloween friday the 13th slasher style horror movies so this is something of a relief br br ten unbelievably annoying teenagers would you want to hang out with these jerks decide to throw a halloween party at a local former funeral parlor called hull house during a past life a demon is accidentally released and each person becomes possessed and kills off the others br br this all sounds very evil dead demons ish but lends some directorial style to the proceedings there are some good one liners the music is excellent the steve johnson make up fx are scary and linnea quigley is quite fun as a boy crazy bimbo who pokes out eyeballs with her fingers and does an amazing new thing with a tube of lipstick br br great fun on a no brainer level after checking out the breakdown of the voting and the other posted reviews i don't understand how this only received 4 out of 10 br br i give it 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851509928703308 Review: public enemies is a kind of throw back to those early 1960's gangster biographies like portrait of a mobster mad dog and king of the roaring twenties although made on the cheap the film has a great deal of energy and the acting over all particularly by eric roberts and frank stallone is quite good theresa russell might seem too glamorous as ma but she has some very good moments there are two action scenes worth noting a shoot out in a hotel and a machine gun fight in the middle of the street between the and the fbi both sequences are nicely done and compared to other low gangster junk like dillinger and this film shines Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8693881630897522 Review: i found this flick enjoyable and involving to watch and i'm surprised it's rated so lowly actually i can see why it is i imagine it's the fans of eric roberts and that have been giving most of the and because if you put the tape into the machine expecting to enjoy watching something starring either or both of these two then you could be rather disappointed eric appears for about half an hour towards the end of the movie and for about 5 scenes in the second half and in those she says little and wears less although never nude if that's what you're looking for stick with embrace of the vampire although they're always a pleasure it's a pity she or eric don't get much screen time yet i still give this an 8 br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8365345597267151 Review: this movie had a lot of ups downs the storyline is strong while telling the saga of barker growing up then her misadventures with her boys and the fbi theresa russell is very talented and her beauty even shines through as barker in public enemies the direction of mark l lester while not as good as in commando was still very interesting br br eric roberts plays a short lived part as a security guard turned thug and lover and plays a prostitute who hangs with the gang frank stallone plays a thug who helps out the gang while one of his exploits gets one of boy into trouble he gets himself out in a final way so to speak br br i was perplexed intrigued captivated throughout this movie so it makes me wonder what movie all these others who voted it so low watched for all those wondering umm the fbi was actually that bad in the beginning didn't have tommy guns like the outlaws had were thus at quite a whenever they did get into with gang's of that era since everything i saw represented the 30's i felt it was more realistic than many other movies made portraying that era it is in may ways like a train wreck happening you don't want to watch but just have too enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8641630411148071 Review: the wind and the lion is well written and superbly acted it is a tale that exemplifies the american spirit and the american character this movie is a story from the early 20th century that is strangely relevant to the political landscape of the world in the beginning of the 21st century it is a true classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980874240398407 Review: i thought this movie was good i loved the plot i loved the shoot out scenes except for a few they were not needed and i also enjoyed character she was a rider i liked that i do have to say that in this gangster movie the actors were picked well because sometimes some actors just don't fit the role however though i hate to say it but i hated the ending i felt as if it should have went in a different direction also it would have been better with a little more details its based on a true story but there was so much of the facts left out but other than that it was good if you enjoy movies on the past gangsters you'll enjoy this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8778690099716187 Review: i was given a dvd of public enemies and was expecting it to be the 2009 version but it wasn't it was this sure it wasn't the greatest movie i have ever seen not by any means but heck folks it was worth more that 2 8 out of 10 when i saw that abysmal rating on imdb i wondered what i was going to get but since the disc was in the player i settled down to watch it as other commentators have pointed out public enemies is not a historical movie per se and i noted that unlike the 2009 version which i haven't seen yet imdb doesn't it as such br br come on people it's a story based on some real people that's all if i wanted a history lesson i'd sit at this computer and read wikipedia or something ma barker actual name arizona or barker was never even charged with any crime and as other commentators have already pointed out she probably never even took part in her activities they sent her to the movies when they were working i hope she wasn't as critical as some of those who watched this movie br br theresa russell had the never too easy task of portraying a woman from the age of 17 right through to her death at the age of 52 from a young girl running from home to the hardened mother of four hoodlum sons i think she did it pretty well the cheeky little smile she used in more than one scene was classical ok i will agree with some of the critics that the direction of this film was below par and i sympathise with the actors over that theresa should have told the director to forget the topless shots they didn't contribute to the story maybe some bigger name stars would have managed to inject some of their own expertise into the poor direction whereas the second graders weren't quite that brave who knows br br but whilst this was certainly no block buster it was worth more than 2 8 i have all my dvds on a personal database where i score them before looking at the imdb score although that sometimes influences slight changes later i take what i get on it's own merits rather than holding one movie up against others of the same genre and this one i felt was entertaining enough to get 6 8 yep i'll accept that such a practice does tend to depend on my mood at the time but then isn't that also true of those who vote on imdb however you may imagine my surprise when i looked at imdb and saw the pitiful score it got here br br given the surprise i decided to read a few of the other comments in the hopes of understanding the low rating and i noticed that they are quite i agreed with those who said the movie was worth watching and came to the conclusion that some people are just hard to please well since some were absolutely scathing why don't they get out there and make some better movies i will look forward to the gems they must be able to turn out on the other hand if they can't do that then why don't they just shut up Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.06178402528166771 Review: you can't watch this film for a history lesson this was the first i had heard of the ma barker saga but i could tell almost immediately that the facts were way off and with a little internet research i realized i was of course right ma barker sure as hell isn't the sexy calculating woman the movie portrays her as and apparently did not all the bank robbing schemes and murders that her criminal boys carried out br br but don't expect a brilliant crime drama the script and the acting are adequate the gunfights are excessive and mostly unrealistic and there is a very laughable slow motion death scene so why did i give it a 7 out of 10 br br because it was damn entertaining the gunfights are fun to watch but there are some deeper themes that emerge between them the movie has a strong sense of ego among it's cast of alpha males each of whom has his own agenda and i appreciate the minimal use of swears for the period the set pieces are great a convincing 1930s era br br so watch this film like you would a cult film and take the excessive and in stride with the cheesy ultra serious comments from the fbi man who wants to take the down at any cost don't take it too seriously just have fun with it and if you like this you'll love serial mom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744904637336731 Review: it is a surprising movie that gets you in your chair waiting for the last minute of the film leaving on your leaps a sweet taste of i want more there are very good actors portuguese actors that have a lot of experience in the world of theater and films it is not a million budget film but still we can see the destruction of a car in an excellent perspective that gets you in the movie if you have the opportunity of getting your hands on this excellent film don't wait for another minute just see the film i think that portuguese film are increasing the quality watch out spanish producers the portuguese are getting a high quality standards i saw the film and i'm waiting for more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.912381112575531 Review: it is fantastic a sick and twisted tale of coincidence and deceit br br the story is meticulously and constructed it is really a perfect mixture it has all from suspense to humor and the story is told with lots of originality the film is built up like a puzzle which is assembled piece by piece and the story for the viewer there are plenty of surprises till the end i also had a little impression that the director has been inspired by some hitchcock work i've also seen films before where you see the same event happening from different points of view but this film goes beyond that in this movie everything is built upon what happens to a body that appears and disappears and appears again in a different location every actor in the story has his own secret and we come to realize it in a way that contributes to the puzzle i loved especially the dark humor scenes which made laugh the whole theater this movie is a must see for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790678024291992 Review: since frame number 1 you know the good guy in the suit and is he has no luck or so he believes with that music on the car radio and the dubious talk by his best friend and company associate who is taking him to parts unknown through a desert road alberto wished simply to be left alone to take a flight abroad next day well someone we're left guessing br br the film goes a long way – that'll find short – to a closing scene with the man hearing the same music on a cab to the airport in between a number of lucky people have found different ways out of the story some dying some being born others falling into harrowing distress this time he's really or is he the film is a sort of one man show by director fernando who only left the sound recording and the special effects to other competent people those who typically reject portuguese films due to sound problems and unclear speech recording must go searching for other topics to criticize this time the car crash this isn't spoilers the film is too clever for that makes for a great scene and apparently was done with cheap equipment us studios take notice you may spare a dollar or two by hiding competent portuguese directors br br the rest was done by from the script to the dialogue from camera work to editing if part of the dialogue were ad libbed then he again must be for the acting direction and the casting with mostly inexperienced actors a large number of non speaking parts are credited but most of those people were used for the music video clip and the making of used extensively in the film's promotional trailer the cast has a dozen actors and actresses of whom ten relevant persons and a huge number of relationships – that are revealed step by step in a thrilling suspenseful way reminiscent of the best genre authors and do come to mind by the cat and mouse play between the director and his public and the nature of his characters br br i recommend this thriller and comedy to portuguese language speakers and if the film gets to have a decent translation of its dialogue to anyone abroad who enjoys those genres Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9142520427703857 Review: is the 1 box office portuguese movie of 2004 this extreme low budget production 150 000 opened during christmas opposite american blockbusters like national treasure polar express the and alexander but rapidly caught the of the portuguese moviegoers despite the harsh competition the small film did surprisingly well topping all other portuguese films of the past two years in its first weeks the film is a mystery murder with a humorous tone cleverly written and directed by fernando who has become a solid reference in the european independent film arena did i like the film oh yes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518399238586426 Review: this is probably one of the best portuguese movies i ever saw i absolutely enjoyed the plot because by the way the story was developing you would get more involved on how their world was really upside down there is just only one part that doesn't really seem to fit in the movie which is the girls' strip it does not add anything important to the story it looks like it's just there for a men entertaining purpose the ending is a bit unexpected though at the same time somewhat expected if you don't understand then follow me after so many strange occurrences the viewer is so used to oddities that ending the movie with totally unexpected relationships like and sounds totally natural after seeing the rest of the movie but most of all is a movie that makes you think hard trying to solve the mysterious laugh your head off with their unlucky lives and mess with your perception of what can happen in just a few minutes when you turn your back away from something for all that i rate it 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7463679313659668 Review: despite its ultra low budget is the most successful portuguese film of 2004 and i must say a well deserved success what i love about the most is the intricate detail that fernando went to keep you interested as to what is going on and just what will happen next it's very detailed and superbly advanced for a seemingly simple love story gone bad thriller what's even more enjoyable and ironic about this is the fact that the characters are in the same situation not one of them knows the entire story and are left to their own assumptions making a cut above the rest this is definitely not a film you want to walk out on for a bathroom break as you will undoubtedly miss something important i feel one of the film's major attributes would have to be the environment that it establishes it's creepy but hilarious at the same time i read somewhere someone quoting this film by saying it's was like watching hitchcock and i couldn't agree more i love movies like that where you have to pay attention to everything in order to fully understand what is going on 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969221830368042 Review: yesterday i finally satisfied my curiosity and saw this movie my knowledge of the plot was limited to about 60 seconds of the trailer but i had heard some good critics which caused my expectations to increase br br as i saw the movie those pieces had been combined in a story that was becoming quite intriguing with some apparently inexplicable details but in the end everything is disclosed as a simple succession of events of bad luck in portuguese above everything i felt that the story made sense and everything fits in it's place properties of a good script br br i must also mention the soundtrack which helps the creation of an amazing environment br br and if you think of the resources fernando used to make this film i believe it will make many hollywood producers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9648105502128601 Review: the portrayal of the marines in this film is spot on the action scenes are some of the best ever produced in accuracy of content the uniforms and weaponry of both the u s and german troops were perfect the costumes and weaponry of the were perfectly accurate as well this film could easily be used to teach of the period and has been used by the academy for this purpose the scenes depicting roosevelt shooting and the rifles he was using was beautiful so many period weapons in such good shape is testament to the attention to detail and presentation this film should be noted for is a genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978339433670044 Review: i consider this film to be a complete masterpiece actually i consider it to be fernando best work and undoubtedly the best of all portuguese movies i don't think you can come across such a zero budget kind of film as impressive and astonishing as this one br br the direction is done with perfection at an incredible fast pace and the music also composed by is mostly excellent the story is creepy and humorous at the same time and it is certainly an advanced study of the old saying misery loves company kind of situations intertwined with a mind boggling mystery a more than perfect recipe to glue the viewers' eyes to the screen from frame one to the last br br it's been called neo hitchcock and i'll agree much like the best it kept me guessing during the entire film and most of my were far for what ends up being smartly revealed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9540804028511047 Review: there was a video out in america called that featured about an hours worth of banned cartoons br br most of them were wwii era that's where i first saw and heard of this one br br the during the opening news broadcast turns into a with an asian face saying a doodle doo please ' after that it's eight minutes of propaganda played out like a newsreel br br racist but when you look at it as the piece of history it is it can and should be forgiven br br slicing cards to make sandwiches br br showing the ruins of rome while calling 1 ' br br a using a broom br br a manned bomb with the pilot saying me out of here ' br br and of course the stereotyping every japanese was drawn with big teeth constantly and saying at the end of every broken sentence br br the funniest bit the air raid siren that was two men stabbing each other in the with pins br br hey let this one out it deserves notice my wife laughed at this and she's 100 japanese Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.550527036190033 Review: it is important and only fair to remember that at the time this short was produced a state of war existed between the united states and the empire of japan add to that the enormous ill will that the beginning of the war created as well as the death march and other incidents and the only thing surprising about this short and others is that there weren't more of them one other thing my only problem with this short is that it seems to try to be funny but it isn't i'm not sure that anyone connected with it really tried to make the jokes work or even cared it would have been far better if they had done what disney did with education for death and been totally serious but this short gets a bad rap and shouldn't be judged out of context the times were different then and that is an important consideration anyone energy trying to save the world from a sixty year old cartoon needs to take a step back as do i energy defending that same cartoon this should be available to interested parties even if not in wide circulation not a nice cartoon but sometimes life isn't nice recommended Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5871074795722961 Review: i viewed linda and it is a top rate movie the lives of paul and his wife linda who he adored as a young man and finally married they meet another married couple jeff and stella and the foursome become very good friends but their friendship takes a twisted turn after vacationing together at beach a twist that never returns the married couples to their former status as friends br br linda is a must see the acting by virginia madsen is acceptable however richard thomas steals the movie with his incredible acting and the emotions that he displays br br a wonderful movie honey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553332924842834 Review: i have watched this movie at least ten times i do not agree with the previous comments this is a tongue in cheek movie and some of the acting is meant to be stilted men like paul are few and far between women like linda unfortunately are a dime a dozen the sad thing here is that although relationships like this rarely lead to murder and frame ups it is an all to familiar scenario boy worships girl girl doesn't know he exists they grow up man sees woman he about down and out and rescues her bottom line she never did love him he came along at the right time and she used him thomas is excellent as the nerdy but adequate paul his portrayal is sensitive and touching madsen is perfect as the femme fatale what really moved me was the final scene paul says he eventually cried but not for linda his wife but for the unknown girl he had watched from a distance so many years ago and for and loved and i loved the close up of thomas at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707061648368835 Review: don't hate heather graham because she's beautiful hate her because she's fun to watch in this movie like the hip clothing and funky surroundings the actors in this flick work well together casey affleck is hysterical and heather graham literally lights up the screen the minor characters sigh and patricia are as talented as they are gorgeous congratulations miramax director lisa krueger Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9049625992774963 Review: once the slow beginning gets underway the film kicks off and really becomes quite a lot of fun in many unexpected ways the ensemble cast is really good with heather graham perhaps being the weakest of them casey affleck as her brother is really good and extremely likeable if you catch my drift br br i highly recommend the film if you just want to have to good hours teenagers should really enjoy this film it says a lot about relationships Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720235466957092 Review: it was sad that committed lasted only two weeks in dallas theaters i thought this movie had a lot going for it the script was funny full of subtle emotional shifts and it had a good message the acting was great everyone did a superb job especially with the script's subtleties heather graham not only has beautiful eyes she has expressive eyes for that matter all the actors were attractive why it didn't do well in its theatrical release i don't know other than the studio didn't seem to have much of a push behind it but it deserved to do better and i hope it does well on video it's certainly one of my favorites for the first half of 2000 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697437286376953 Review: committed is all about graham as an who goes in search of her self estranged husband who has gone in search of himself which all leads to a sort of upbeat comedic odyssey involving a bunch of side characters and issues a fresh fun and unpredictable little flick what committed lacks in story it makes up for in good and subtle morals and if you enjoy this little chick flick which received slightly above average reviews by critics and public alike you might want to check out lisa hit indie manny lo 1996 b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513564109802246 Review: br br heather graham is not just a pretty face she is also an extremely talented actress she adds a unique flavour to the movie overall it's an intelligent and yet compassionate look at love marriage and relationships i thoroughly enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861603379249573 Review: br br average adventure movie that took a serious story and it the watering down effect done particularly towards the average script snatched away this movie's place as a would be solid classic why water down such a great storyline probably because it deals with sensitive colonial subject matters and the producers do not want to create political heat just quick profits thank you the directing cinematography and soundtrack and acting was good the screenplay was average the charm of connery made up for his wrong arabic accent and all the scenes with president t roosevelt were masterpiece takes the costumes sets here was very good too bad we did not get more of a serious historical drama since this is what the story demands only for big fans of the lead actors or fans of exotic romance adventure movies Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6833001375198364 Review: it is depressing that many people don't understand this movie to get caught up in the peripheral elements is to miss the true meaning of this film this film speaks to the minority of people who actually believe in love and truth it points out that in todays society too often people say what sounds good at the moment with no intention of backing things up when things get rough as someone else stated that is evident in the number of some people actually believe marriage is forever forget about stereotypes or anything else but rather focus on what is important following your heart and fighting for who you believe in i liked the ending because it would have been easy to go with a sappy one but came instead with the reality that is great and you should fight with everything you have but sometimes that still isn't enough too often people just give up and forget about the magic of love late Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9279829859733582 Review: this is a truly great and beautiful movie the underlying theme of this movie is the innocent child heather graham as joline struggling to make her naive wishes for how the world should be make sense while being incessantly beaten down by the real world it's not an unhappy movie though exactly the opposite it's a funny movie with a sad side but just thinking about the movie makes me feel so happy near the beginning of the movie beautiful vulnerable joline confronts a drug addict attempting to break into her friend's car she reasons with him convinces him to seek help and gives him 30 as a start at the end of the movie he to pay her back explains that he is off drugs doing well and he thanks her i can hear the groaning of course that would never really happen this movie doesn't take place in the real world it takes place in the world we wished we lived in the sad part is realizing we don't live there the happy part is knowing there are people wishing we did Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8611419200897217 Review: in an industry dominated by men and in lack of products with a female mark on it is it always nice to see a film shown from the woman's point of view i would welcome more films from female writers and directors and i think lots of other women with me Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7267296314239502 Review: joline heather graham married carl luke wilson and about five hundred and some days later carl is very depressed and leaves her expecting to clean the in their lives joline faces her marriage as an important commitment to the end of her life and decides to look for carl in texas she is very supported by her brother jay casey affleck who meets her in the border of mexico there joline meets the confused carl and realizes that she can not change his decision while jay knows carmen patricia and starts dating her and in the end life goes this movie is very unpredictable having a very different story i believe it is an independent production in some parts it is a little slow and boring but there are certain dialogs that makes this movie worthwhile i liked it and my vote is seven br br title brazil o rebels until the br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9262096881866455 Review: i loved this film it has a great heart and great bones i stumbled onto it by chance and i had no recollection not even an inkling of this movie from promos or reviews or word of mouth i remember reading many years ago a journalist who commented on the value of watching movies without having them contaminated by the pre judgement of reviews or the false of the promos this seems to be the single most common source of the negative reaction to the film failed to meet expectations of it being a comedy or a slice of life or character driven had no expectation about the film and so it was comedic but i only laughed once or twice without being a comedy it was about a person but so eccentric that it wasn't slice of life it was about a character but the character was so intelligently optimistic and trusting of her instinct to life that it wasn't the angst driven sentimental melodrama so typical of american film as i wrote that i realized that writer director lisa krueger managed to poke fun at this schlock american sentimentality in the husband very cleverly too and was able to keep the sentimental ending from the screen when the wayward husband returned with his tail between his legs ms krueger bravo now i will be watching this film again as it is getting better and better as i reflect on it br br graham's performance as joline is brilliant i loved how subtly but completely she was able to portray and convey intelligent awareness of her commitment to her words and actions she knew that in keeping her word with a band or friends or husband that she was setting herself up to ridicule and or disappointment in a world that was unable to honour commitment as she was able to do but even with that strength she was fully connected to humanity and embraced with a fully committed heart their frailty and failures the character of joline was amazingly well acted and i left the film surprised that i had no recollection of awards nominations for it okay not that surprised as american awards tend to go to women in roles filled with angst and the proper amount of nudity which this film did not have what it has was far better which was heart in this woman's discovery of herself with the assistance of new friends and a self deprecating br br i admit to being a bit of a soft touch for eccentric characters who manage their while remaining honest and true to themselves as they move through the of what comprises societal behaviour and interpersonal discourse if people must conform to in your world then this film will not be to your liking that was it seems one of the common threads in the critiques br br and i am always a sucker for a good play on words when it raises questions of human behaviour and ethical philosophical values until this movie i hadn't made the emotional connection between being committed to a cause or honesty or something and being committed to an insane asylum at what point does one's commitment to a personal sense of truth and action in life become a one way ticket to insanity this sounds like a simple question or one that is easily dismissed as being but is it and yet few of the critics i think maybe two commented on this aspect of the film either directly or indirectly br br a lovely film 8 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9850902557373047 Review: i get the feeling that lisa krueger is easy to overlook i personally found her first film manny and lo to be a wonderfully detailed character study and the performances were uniformly wonderful with special credit to mary kay place the film played for a week or two in major urban centers and vanished one or two critics really liked it but many viewed it as slight second film committed was released this year 2000 after nearly two years of and it similarly vanished and once again critics dismissed the film as slight and pushed the film aside at most praising heather graham's screen presence but rarely her acting ability and once again for me committed is a solid success i feel as if krueger has a genuine voice and a personal visual style and these are traits that shouldn't be so easily ignored simply because she works on a very restrained br br the title has several meanings but mostly it refers to joline graham 's refusal to let her husband carl luke wilson out and leave her she follows him from new york to el and becomes one of the most appealing in recent cinematic history her respect for her marriage vows leads her to mexican mysticism and self discovery and yep the plot is just that simple and thus just that easy to ignore br br joline of course is the crying voice of a generation whose parents divorced at a rate nearing fifty percent and for me her personal revolution against broken promises and a legacy of deceit is fairly intelligent and powerful confident in the belief that people just don't have enough faith in each other joline inevitably has to discover that her beliefs aren't in with those of society at large several comments her have referred to her character as one dimensional and i'm afraid that that's a simplistic reading of the film or perhaps even a if joline were just an innocent she wouldn't be interesting at all it's the fact that she understands the world and refuses to play by the rules of the that makes her so interesting she's a complete deviant br br krueger sometimes falls into moments of cutesy dialogue and her direction of this film has a rather odd over reliance on shots of clouds moving across the el however her mistakes are fairly rare and in this film as in manny and lo it's the performances that carry the day graham has never been better because she's never had a character as perfectly tailored to her as joline for the first time in her career graham seems comfortable playing an adult even one in slightly arrested development she carries the film perfectly luke wilson and casey affleck as brother both have a number of fine moments as do alfonso as a mexican mystic and mark and t bo the slightly psychotic truck driver as in manny and lo the characters are part of their environments well detailed totally organic creations these characters may sometimes seem pointlessly quirky but they make sense in their context even as an artist turned on by devotion fits in in some strange way even though his character's is never discussed br br for me this is a movie that gains depth looking back another commenter here spoke of the stereotypical mexican portrayals and again i'm tempted to call that a joline is looking for self justification she knows that her commitment is out of control but she's looking for any spiritual avenue that can help her make sense of herself character understands that most people don't believe in him and he plays up his own faith when he sees a woman who respects him br br i guess i can understand how this movie could be viewed as underwhelming i'd simply disagree it's consistently funny frequently hilarious and all of the characters a warmth which is quite wonderful br br i'm giving this one a 7 5 10 and when i log in the vote here that'll go up to an 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882895946502686 Review: this movie could be to comfort food for the soul anyone who has ever tried and tried to save a relationship could relate to this movie so many parts of it are so hilarious and so many parts are so true it's not perfect in its production or even its dialog but the story is unique which is saying a lot for modern romantic comedies luke wilson is bland at best but heather graham does an exceptional job in my opinion give it a try despite the trite looking dvd cover the character of joline brings a lot of issues up in our culture of self service she asks us if commitment is really for the other person or ourselves truly it is ourselves following through on promises anywhere from marriage to an for a friend is a great feeling anymore our word is nothing but a puff of smoke joline is like a wake up call we must be conscious of our words and commitments they mean more than we think at the same time we must not commit to someone who is incapable of doing the same Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8582338690757751 Review: heather graham operates a night club in nyc and lives with her husband carl luke wilson a photographer after about 500 days of marriage comes home to find a note from carl that he needs some space and a bouquet of daisies her favorite flower jo promptly puts the daisies in the blender and the button soon after she embarks on a journey to find carl somewhere out west because after all she is committed to carl however when she finally tracks him down in texas jo camps out near his home at first hoping to find clues to his decision to leave she meets a gorgeous sculptor neighbor can't spell his name but jo his attraction to her when she learns carl may have a new girlfriend she decides to a mexican american mystic alfonso for advice jo is committed but does that mean anything to carl this is a very imaginative quite humorous look at the marriage vow it's quirky script and offbeat style is downright infectious graham is just great as the jilted woman who is having a hard time letting go wilson does not give his best performance but is adequate as the mixed up husband the rest of the cast is quite nice however with the gorgeous one wonderful as the sexy neighbor the scenery both in new york and in texas is very lovely and the costumes are fresh and fun if you like romantic comedies and independent films this one is made to order for you it walks to a different beat that is most attractive but still delivers in the ultimate happy ending category Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816586375236511 Review: joline heather graham sets out after her husband carl luke wilson who disappeared to clear his head about himself and their marriage joline who is committed to their marriage starts her journey to find carl yet on the way discovers a lot about herself on her trip she encounters a of interesting characters who unknowingly help her find her way br br in my eyes this is a classical road movie which moves just at the right pace some viewers may find it too slow throughout the movie it keeps its humorous note while joline responds to the craziness of the world around her with a warm knowing sometimes sad smile all actresses and actors give wonderful performances and the musical score is immaculate 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9943937063217163 Review: some people drift through life moving from one thing or one person to the next without an eye others on to a cause another person or a principle and remain committed to whatever it is and figuratively or literally they give their word and stand by it but we're all different made of different clay ' as one of the characters in this film puts it which is what makes life so interesting some people are just plain crazy though and maybe that's the way you have to be to live among the masses who knows who knows what it takes to make things life work writer director lisa krueger takes a shot at it using a light approach to examine that thin line between being committed and how one committed and obsession in committed ' starring heather graham as a young woman who is committed obsessive and maybe just a little bit crazy too her name is joline and this is her story br br admittedly joline has always been a committed person in work relationships in life in general she's a woman of her word who sticks by it no matter what and when she marries carl luke wilson it's forever the only problem is someone forgot to tell carl and days into the marriage he's gone off to himself and figure it all out when joline realizes he's not coming back she refuses to give up on him or their marriage maybe it's because of that she's made of regardless she leaves their home in new york city and sets off to find him which she does in el texas of all places but once she knows where he is she keeps her distance giving him his space' and not even letting him know she's there she considers carl as being in a spiritual coma ' and it's her job to keep a spiritual over him until he comes to his senses and while she watches and waits her life is anything but dull as she encounters a young woman named carmen patricia a waitress at one of the local ' alfonso who is something of a mystic t bo mark a truck driver who has issues concerning carl and neil an artist who makes and takes a fancy to her for joline it's a journey of discovery during which she learns a lot about carl but even more about herself br br there's a touch of humor a touch of romance and some insights into human nature in this quirky film that is more about characterization and character than plot and krueger presents it all extremely well delivering a film that is engaging and entertaining her characters are very real people with all the wants needs and imperfections that make up the human condition a rich and eclectic bunch through which she tells her story we see it from point of view as krueger makes us privy to thoughts and therefore her motivations which puts a decided perspective on the events as they unfold that along with the deliberate pace she sets that allows you to up the atmosphere and the ambiance she creates makes for a very effective piece of storytelling there's an underlying seriousness to this subject matter but krueger chooses to avoid anything heavy handed or too deep and concentrates instead on the natural humor that evolves from the people and situations that joline encounters and the result is a well textured affecting and upbeat look at that thing we call life br br heather graham takes hold of this role from the first frame of the film to make joline a character totally of her own creation she herself in the part and gives a performance that is convincing and believable adding the little personal traits and nuance that makes all the difference between a portrayal that is a mere representation of a person and one that is real and for this film to work it was that joline be viable and believable and graham succeeds on all fronts her screen presence has never been more alluring and her vibrant personality or even just the way she uses her eyes is enough to draw you in entirely it's all a part of the character she creates there's an appeal to joline that exudes from her entire who she is inside and out she's a likable agreeable person and because you've shared her thoughts you know who she is it's a good job all the way around beginning with the way the character was written to the way graham brings her so to life br br as carmen patricia is totally engaging as well her performance is very natural and straightforward and she uses her instincts to effectively create her character she has a charismatic presence but is less than flamboyant and it gives her an aspect that is down to earth she is refreshingly open and up front you get the impression that carmen is not one to hold anything back but is totally honest on all fronts and that too is part of her appeal and as with joline this character is well written and brings her convincingly to life br br overall there is a number of notable performances that are the heart and soul of this film including those of luke wilson casey affleck as brother jay alfonso and especially mark as t bo who with very little actual screen time manages to create a memorable character br br the supporting cast includes kim dickens jenny du mimi summer phoenix meg art new york car thief dylan baker editor and mary kay place psychiatrist a film that says something about the value of stepping back to consider the big picture reflecting upon who we are where we're going and what we really need is an enjoyable experience a ride definitely worth taking 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9975091218948364 Review: in a morocco completely invaded by europeans and americans in the beginning of the twentieth century the leader el raisuli the magnificent sean connery kidnaps the american eden candice bergen her son and her daughter his intention is to get some money and rifles as ransom for them to fight against the corrupt of marc in times of election the american president theodore roosevelt brian keith agrees with the proposal however raisuli is betrayed and eden helps him to be released from the prison with the american soldiers i do not like films about explicit colonialism and lack of respect to the of other countries but the lion and the is indeed a great adventure the action scenes are very realistic candice bergen the most beautiful american actress in the is wonderful performing an abducted woman like in the remarkable movie soldier sean connery is perfect as usual as an honest and nationalist religious leader brian keith is great as the american president i do not know much about the morocco history to analyze whether there is any truth in this story but this movie is a worthwhile entertainment in brazil it is only available on vhs my vote is eight br br title brazil o e o the lion and the br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677791595458984 Review: i admire deepa mehta and this movie is a masterpiece i'd recommend to buy this movie on dvd because it's a movie you might want to watch more often than just once and trust me you'd still find little meaningful details after watching it several times br br the characters except for the grandmother perhaps are all very balanced no black and white even though you follow the story from the perspective of the two protagonists there is also empathy for the other characters br br i think the imdb rating for the movie is far too low probably due to its politically controversial content Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7929791212081909 Review: are very good movie she happen on a mental home in e is in a leading role and is good other good actors in this movie are and i like this movie she is very good i voice with this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8423517346382141 Review: this film is based on a true story the author of the novel bearing the same title had a brother who turned mentally ill i found this film very moving following the main character's path down into illness to see how he tries to cope with life after diagnosis and how he makes friends at the mental institution it all is very convincing there are quite a few splendidly funny incidents also in the manuscript the title of it gives nothing away concerning the story you must watch it to understand and listen to the music which is twisting and turning your heart and soul upside down and back as the film moves on a must see for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807587265968323 Review: this movie is great best acting i have ever seen in my life e is the best actor and of course and great music and sound cold hard reality about a struggle of a man that has a lot of problems and the people in his life black humor mixed with great acting and this european art movies style it works it comes together in a the best movie ever made i say to you see this film you will not regret it i gave it 9 stars if you see one film in your life see this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885037541389465 Review: this movie is stunningly free from storytelling it's a pure experience where the music the visual impression words cannot of course enough express what should be expressed but it is the requirement of the classes that chatter is put forward entered into production lines of mediocrity and therefore a necessity in order to express any sensible thought or opinion about something which should not need to be degraded by chatter therefore these elaborate opinions are put forward to satisfy those empty minds which need to be filled by noise that you will not find however hard you try in this movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15648877620697021 Review: if this film doesn't at least be selected for an oscar nominee for best foreign film i'm going to stop waking at nights watching the event has proven that money isn't the key to making a good movie but originality out of a cold country comes a warm but thought provoking film of a mentally ill man and his struggle against an insane world after an insight like this you question whether or not the man is crazy or the world he lives in Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8506402969360352 Review: the movie angels of the universe is a pure masterpiece and it proves once again that you can make a brilliant movie on a low budget e g american beauty and blair witch project the director gives the novel a new life on the white screen the movie is a breakthrough in film making because it's the biggest and the greatest movie that has been done in br br the music in the film played by is very symbolic for the film it is absolutely brilliant i recommend everybody who are able to think to go and see this film as soon as possible you won't be disappointed i would bet on this film to win the best foreign film award next year – all over the globe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633802771568298 Review: this film very succeed in the film festival in vary czech rep logically it' s based on a very good book excellent actors good camera the best director and it was probably the most black comedy i've seen br br i really do recommend it to you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969451904296875 Review: this film by director of children of nature is powerful it has great music by and good acting it shows how sad insanity as a disease can be there are many good jokes but the humor is dark if that is not a problem then you should see this film note though this is not a comedy but a drama Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8787228465080261 Review: having a close experience with one such patient is probably the best reason why i had my heart rushing throughout the entire film intense sensible moral and revealing and don't forget to check out the marvellous sound track really good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639042615890503 Review: the movie is about paul a young man who sinks into the harsh world of insanity and his stay at the mental hospital and his friends victor who during his education in england started to think he was adolf hitler peter who took to much lsd and tried to fly of a roof top the fall left no broken bones or physical damage only insanity he is with china has spent most time at the hospital although is slightly older then him he claims he wrote every single beatles song and send it to them by br br the novel is better then the movie and covers all of life from birth to his death there is a long time since i saw the movie but if i remember it right the movie doesn't cover childhood br br is funny sad and powerful if you haven't seen it watch it now and read the novel first it makes the movie better Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7948445081710815 Review: i just cannot emphasize enough what a lovely movie this is just br br the memory of this movie right now me if you want to br br see a sweeping epic of a movie with wonderful actors in vivid br br scenery with great dialogue reminding you of what early america br br could have been like what the world could have been like back br br then well i highly recommend this movie especially during a br br time of war and conflict in iraq when our american image is not at br br all what it used to be this movie takes you back to a time when we br br were just starting out when being an american meant really br br picking yourself up by your and getting going when br br the world was such an and unknown place well this br br movie has that and more enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9548767805099487 Review: this movie i've seen many times i read the book which was written by who received the scandinavian book awards for the work the movie does not start on the same place as the book starts it happens in and the main character is young and having a good life with his girlfriend but as she breaks up the relationship with him he starts to get some which make him annoyed and angry and soon he starts to have big mental problems and then the movie begins soon he is in the mental hospital called and there you get to see some great characters like who thinks he is hitler and who thinks that he writes all the the beatles songs and sends them to them with mind transporting e who has the role of the main character does is so work so well that it leaves you breathless also the music in this movie is mad by and just for the cost you should see the movie overall a great movie meant to be seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95796138048172 Review: first at all if you like watching movies i recommend you not to watch this one why afterwards you won't appreciate any other movie so easily anymore br br actually i don't wanna give rise to any excessive expectations but it is almost frightening how perfect intense and beautiful this work of is when in most movies there is at least one aspect spoiling the whole thing like good actors but horrible dialogs or a nice scenery but low budget cinematography – in of the universe there is nothing of this really everything is just great even and not least the soundtrack with the magnificent br br in this story about a student that goes schizophrenic after being dumped by his girlfriend especially the dialogs and monologues deserve some attention together with and sometimes in sharp contrast to the plot they range from depressing and to the whole opposite of comical and totally absurd what is more they are often with quotes from and shakespeare of such a poetic beauty that the movie almost drifts into a surreal sphere and is only saved to the real world by its incredibly authentic actors br br one of the other comments was already referring to another point this movie is no trivial entertainment for relaxing in the evening despite of several comical in between it is largely disturbing partly cynical and bitter and most of all sad it is a modern poetry about a life of insanity with all its emptiness rage and solitude br br finally when you've seen the movie – watch it again there are some great visual metaphors and allusions in it that you realize only when you look twice and connect them with the of the story and of course read the book it contains a lot more of the small funny stories in between and also makes you understand some things in the movie a bit better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9293121695518494 Review: reading the other comments here at the imdb i had very high expectations before seeing of the i wasn't disappointed and giving the movie an 8 i would say that i can justify that grade br br the movie has some incredible acting especially by the main person the supporting actors are also doing a very good job like the patients in the mental institution the parents and the siblings of the music is also worth mentioning supporting the movie throughout giving depth and feeling br br although the movie is very scandinavian it doesn't leave out some humour and has a sort of objective about life still if you want to see a cheesy comedy or something light weight this is not for you it is a story about people with mental problems about the way they are being dealt with in society but most of all a story about br br i recommend this movie to all movie it is one of the best movies that has ever come out of if not out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402137994766235 Review: it is the best film i have seen in the last 5 years surely it will be in the same row with such masterpieces as the platoon apocalypse now the doors the dog's heart russian film really the play of the boy and his parents is so good that you can't even say that they play no they live as if it was happening to them notice the smile on there faces when the main hero agrees to go for a walk with them the hate and love in one piece and the final scene br br really i'm still under impression of that film it's very hard even impossible to combine the humor and the tragedy but if you succeed and did the impact would be twice strong br br i compared it with one flew over the cuckoo's nest i like this film either and the novel itself is good too but after movie it seems simple the same difference i noticed after i watched the film american history x and the latter is deeper i mean milos forman only showed the material point of view of the problem you watch it then you say yes it's a good film i like him i don't like her and that's it but angels leave you a wide base to think there are no bad and good boys in the film cause each of them have the right to behave in the way they do like the girlfriend of one of the patient of course she's young and is pregnant and that is a problem for her that his husband is in the clinic but the feelings and emotional experience of her are even stronger the result is his suicide why ask him what have he done aren't you insane yourself to ask why do not support him help him understand him finally it is even funny when those people talk to each other they say genius things there are a lot of things i would like to say about this film but i'm not so good in english but i'm sure those of you who have watched the movie understand me br br good luck br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8766406774520874 Review: as far as i know this was my first experience with movies it's such a relief to see something else than your regular hollywood motion picture too bad that movies like this one have a small chance of succeeding in the big world i can only hope that people watch this by accident by recommendation or other br br because it's really worth while i left the cinema feeling really sad i couldn't get the tragic of the characters out of my head and it impressed me even more when i thought of the complexity of the film not only was it a tragic story it had excellent comic and a very good soundtrack br br if you have the opportunity watch it it's really thought provoking and made me ponder a lot br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740540385246277 Review: this is an important historical film since it was the the first all talking feature film br br the film was made for a mere 23 000 dollars br br it grossed over a million dollars upon its release br br this film all so helped define the gangster melodramas that were to become the bread and butter of the warner's studio in the 1930's br br the popularity of this film ended the silent era more so than its more famous part talkie predecessor the jazz singer the film deserves its place in history and not as a mere footnote br br the only actor who might be remember today that is in it was eugene palette Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9274392127990723 Review: lights of new york originally started out as an experimental two reel short that eventually into the first all talkie feature film was supposedly one of the most beautiful actresses in hollywood and sister to in my opinion the real beauty dolores costello who seemed to get all the breaks poor is best known for appearing in this pretty dreary film that bought a revolution to hollywood br br two on the lam in main street convince a couple of small town to try their luck on broadway the eddie landis and gene eugene palette don't realise that their barber shop is soon a cover for illegal activities they soon do realise it and regret the day they left their small town the only thing keeping them going is the loan that eddie's mother gave them and that they desperately want to pay back eddie becomes re acquainted with kitty lewis costello a girl from his home town who has made good on broadway kitty is worried about hawk miller wheeler who is always hanging around her but eddie innocently thinks she is exaggerating as hawk already has a girlfriend molly gladys but to her he gives her a little to frighten unwanted admirers away hawk who has killed a police officer and has the feds closing in decides to frame eddie meanwhile molly is getting pretty fed up with hawks treatment of her and after a showdown where he tells her he is after a chicken and not an old the stage is set for murder br br the fact is it isn't completely awful apart from gangsters and showgirls alike speaking in their best voices and that was still happening in films in 1930 gladys if a trifle melodramatic and eugene palette quite natural were okay and were the most seasoned actors in the cast there was no john or ethel barrymore to be seen landis and costello soon returned to the obscurity from which they had come i also didn't notice much of the hidden mike where people had to be around different objects ie a telephone or sitting on a couch before they could engage in conversation people who saw it at the cinema probably started to think that all policeman talked in that flat monotone as that trend continued in many early talkies ie little caesar 1930 in any case they were probably intrigued by the novelty of a completely all talkie with some singing and dancing film in 1928 br br recommended Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2818400263786316 Review: lights of new york was the first all talking feature film there had been of course the jazz singer released in 1927 as the first feature film incorporating synchronized dialog however this film released in july 1928 is virtually for its place in film history it had started out as a short but gradually more was tacked on until in at 58 minutes it accidentally became the first all talking feature film it opened to a grind house run and to warner bros surprise made over a million dollars that was good money back in 1928 br br the plot is quite simple two country buy into a barber shop on broadway that fronts as a speak easy for the hawk a gangster when they learn the truth they can't afford to get out because the younger barber eddie has all of his mother's money tied up in the place kitty is the younger girlfriend and gangster hawk wheeler has an eye for turning in his older girlfriend gladys for a newer model chorus girl kitty costello a cop is killed while trying to stop the hawk's men from a shipment of bootleg liquor and the hawk sees it as an opportunity to frame eddie thus getting kitty for himself br br this early talkie is loads of fun for the enthusiast of these pioneering works sure the plot is elementary and the dialog stilted but there is something you don't see much of in early talkies background musical scoring had originally been used for this very purpose and here they are still using it for musical accompaniment along with the dialog and there are singing and dancing numbers the scenes in hawk's nightclub are used as an opportunity to show off what films could never do before musical numbers there is even a wild eyed with some heavy makeup left over from the silent era that is a hoot to watch br br could not go outdoors at this point due to the static camera so the scene in the park between the two lovers eddie and kitty is simulated and cheaply the looks like something out of an ed wood movie or perhaps a high school production of our town br br gladys as the hawk's girlfriend delivers her lines with punch she's a real trooper considering what lines she has to deliver to the hawk so you think you can have any chicken you want and throw me back in the deck huh mixed metaphors anyone and then there are her final lines i've lived and i've loved and i've lost did someone get paid to write this dialog was making a good success of her talkie career after scoring some triumphs in silent films the evil sister in seventh heaven when a fatal car accident cut her career short br br then there is eugene palette the older of the two in our story his frog voice natural delivery of lines and cuddly appearance gave him a long career as a character actor usually appearing as a put upon family man businessman with a gruff exterior and heart of gold in fact mr palette is the only member of this cast who still has a notable career in films just three years after this movie is released br br finally there is the question of where is that microphone hidden were still at this point and it's fun to figure out where they've hidden it there is one famous scene though where everybody can pretty much figure it out hawk is in his office talking to his two henchman who seem to comprehend as slowly as they talk about taking eddie for a ride if you watch this scene you'd swear the phone on the desk is a character in this film it's front and center during the whole conversation the microphone is likely planted in the phone br br there is something heroic about these pioneers flying blind in the face of the new technology of sound you have silent actors who are accustomed to using pantomime for expression who know how to play to a live audience but don't know how to make the same impression on a camera booth and you have dialog writers either trying to write conversation as as they did title cards or filling up films with endless chatter br br check this one out it is not boring moves fast and is loads of fun if you know what to look for and no i don't expect this one to ever be out on blu ray but i hope that the folks at warner brothers add it to the warner archive soon so everyone can see it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8476441502571106 Review: lights of new york was the first all taking feature film coming in at a brisk 57 minutes and directed by bryan of the famous vaudeville family br br the story has two dopey landis eugene palette yearning for a chance at big city life and getting involved with gangsters and bootleg booze one of the guys gets framed for the murder of a cop but is saved at the last minute by a gun moll gladys br br much of the story takes place in a night club called the night hawk which is run by a crook named hawk wheeler who has his eye on a pretty costello who is the girl friend of landis costello gets to do a brief dance and we hear harry made up to resemble ted lewis sing at in his best al style br br the acting ranges from good palette and to awful a couple of the actors their lines but then keep right on with the scene as noted elsewhere this was intended to be a short 2 and was made on a shoestring budget yet the sound quality is surprisingly good the voices all register clearly and there is a neat cinematic touch in the silhouette death br br the film was a box office smash even though it was shown as a silent film where theaters were not wired for the new sound technology no one expected this little film to gross an amazing 1 3 million it briefly made stars of costello and landis and certainly launched palette on his long career as a star character actor br br co stars include mary carr as the mother robert elliott as the detective eddie kane as the street cop and tom as a thug Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2724212110042572 Review: fascinating and amusingly bad lights of new york is the first all talkie feature and one that almost never saw the light of day br br two naive eddie and gene from out of town get involved with and end up a speak when a cop is shot by one of the the police start to close in and the hawk who shot the officer decides to pin the murder on eddie his henchman to take him for a ride but it's the hawk himself who takes the bullet in a twist that will surprise few br br shot in one week at a cost of 23 000 lights was originally meant as a two but took advantage of jack warner's absence to extend it to six when warner discovered this he ordered to cut it back to the original short only when an independent offered for the film did warners actually look at the film which went on to make a staggering 1 3 million br br seen now this is an extremely hokey piece with acting that ranges from the passable eugene to trance like eddie's granny in a particularly risible scene and much of the playing is at the level of vaudeville since it's an early talkie 4 part talkies preceded it that's about all the characters do and very slowly at that the script feels improvised visual style is non existent apart from the shooting scene done in silhouette and scenes grind on title cards are intercut which announce characters and locales br br despite all this lights is a compelling experience as we watch actors and crew struggling with the alien technology and changing cinema for ever br br catch it if you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9254831671714783 Review: got back from morocco then where my dad was attached to the german embassy when the film came out in europe took all my girlfriends to see it show them the beauty of the country where jimi had played and stayed where the hippies stopped after leaving and before joining sean combs just celebrated at a friends restaurant in recently the el was much wilder in those days than it is now the stones went there earlier brian recorded in so it's memories and family entertainment and i'm glad my son will get to know about the north of africa watching this movie candice bergen looks beautiful and connery is pretty funny indeed and teddy roosevelt as played by brian keith quite impressive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735991358757019 Review: take away all parts of the movie that were present day and stick to the flashbacks then you would have had a great story faith and story and their relationship was the best part diaz and eccleston were wonderful brewster was ponderous to sit through surprised to see blythe danner as mom she was great also look for patrick bergen as the father always like him sleeping with the enemy this is a very hippy save the world kind of film don't care for it much but i recommend seeing it for performance alone she has excellent range and it should be used more eccleston is as always compelling he's wonderful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859470129013062 Review: i must say that this movie had a great cast locations music and camera work cameron diaz was great she had a very exciting roll very while brewster had a serious roll yet still capturing one for me very nostalgic she reminds of a female classmate of mine what got me in this movie were the very skillfully planned camera work and the choosing of the locations the story is very written it is a must see one the one's who are into mystery movies should watch this one i guarantee you all that it'll keep you in your seats till the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629791975021362 Review: well i am the target market i loved it furthermore my husband also a boomer with strong memories of the '60s liked it a lot too i haven't read the book so i went into it neutral i was very pleasantly surprised it's now on our highly recommended video list br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879593849182129 Review: an interesting movie with brewster as a young woman who travels to europe in an attempt to find out what became of her older sister cameron diaz who mysteriously died years earlier brewster is very good and keeps you involved despite some unrealistic plotting such as having her find and start a romance with her dead sister's much older boyfriend christopher eccleston still mostly good grade b Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6901752352714539 Review: i thought i was off to a bad start bringing home the wrong dvd in the case of the intruder rental staff so i did not want to see this film but i am glad i did in all my chosen movie would not have been as superb a slice film as this delectable and delicate taste of what in both us and europe can do together seven years apart two heroine sisters embark on fantastic journeys through early 1970's post student europe shot in the portugal and in berlin paris and amsterdam reminiscent of the feel of the exterior shots in paul verhoeven's early masterpiece the fourth man it's acted by brewster diaz and especially christopher the story itself along an plot capturing the emotions of these characters as they confront their relationships and see images of each other and themselves shattered a movie with great and taste not for arnie commando fans which is probably why the reviewer upstairs is so wide of the mark in claims that this is a girly film daft criteria wrong too well worth experimenting with Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9540024995803833 Review: as a father of four in his forties i thought this film made compelling viewing if not edge of the seat stuff i deserves a far higher rating than the 4 3 that it had when i wrote this i gave it 7 br br i agree with some of the comments about the characters but cameron diaz was again sparkling in yet another very different role the plot was a little silly but the point of the film for me was beautifully summed up in the final quite surreal sequence a moving ending for any parent br br i could imagine that a young single bloke might find the film quite boring but for other people not fixed on high doses of testosterone would find something sweet in this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7351343631744385 Review: i loved it i had just sat through half of the glass house turned it off god what a of predictable plot and bad acting and then i saw this movie i thought it was terrific loved both cameron diaz and brewster in it i liked the escapism of the whole setting the traveling around europe in the 60's thing yet they made it more realistic by showing the dark side and all of the bad things that could happen it held my attention completely even if i did think that parts were unbelievable Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2528904378414154 Review: i must admit this is one of cameron unheard of films and i was also surprised that she had an important role but she was not the lead i was very touched by it as i really can identify the pain of the loss of a loved one as i have experienced it from close quarters br br both camilla belle and brewster were really good in their portrayal of the protagonist phoebe and i must also hand it to the casting people for finding two actresses who look so alike that i really thought they were sisters in real life this is one of those movies cameron did for the sake of acting and not for star billing she looked the part of the gorgeous rebellious hippie who wants to change the world though sometimes she comes off as a rebel without a cause br br coming from a dysfunctional family where her only source of strength being her big sister faith little girl phoebe is understandably very upset when faith leaves for europe as she grows up she goes off in search of her sister and gradually gets disillusioned by the truth about her sister and falls for her sister's boyfriend br br great story and equally great location shooting around european i will watch it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769126176834106 Review: one way or the other you can't get away from the basic message the strong survive those who are or emotionally sensitive leave they leave a hole behind in the lives of those who love them a hole that is seen in it's as selfish that's what phoebe realizes in the end just prior to helping wolf heal from his self blame she can accept closure to the missing of her sister beautiful european scenery a lot of truth in it about idealism and addiction to the next big moment for a moment i thought of the gang who was around in the early 70s i liked this movie as it reflected a time when i came of age myself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698277115821838 Review: if i look hard enough flaws can be found in this film primarily with the script i found the character of wolf not totally convincing however those were my only complaints because when this movie started on cable i was just going to record it and watch it later however from the beginning with the eerie music and cameron diaz doing her spaced out 60's dance i was riveted i never got up until the movie was over it seemed like i never even br br the acting of cameron diaz and brewster was excellent the scenes were beautiful the girls were beautiful and the music was haunting and very touching the story was quite unique and at times had a surreal quality the viewer would tend to like the picture more if they had a good understanding of the state of mind of young people in the 60's and 70's especially in america many of the scenes basically succeeded in showing something of that era that is hard to pin down it was a bit more complicated than the simplistic statement that they wanted to change the world and ended up disillusioned although that may be the most obvious aspect phoebe learns more and more about this as the movie progresses br br one aspect that didn't seem to be covered by the other reviewers that might bear mentioning is the way the two daughters seem to drift through life after the death of their father they both had adored him and his presence had been a factor in their lives and obviously he had loved them dearly we read so much today about boys who lose their fathers too soon only to lose their way themselves this film covers the effect of the loss of the father on the daughters left behind first on the older sister faith then on to her younger sister their mother feels inadequate to try to be both parents this type of dynamic is not covered in hardly any other movies especially in so many different layers of plot and subplot inner struggles of reality versus perceptions are gradually away like layers of an br br speaking of plot this movie should rate higher than it has here i kept waiting for some great conspiracy to be found out concerning the death of faith how it did resolve itself surprised me even if others may have guessed much sooner br br maybe not for everybody but i could watch this movie many many times Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8823609948158264 Review: now you guys i loved this film though not quite as much as farewell to the king another beloved john milius epic it was fun a lot more than if it were based on a tennessee williams drama it's a great yarn with a whiff of political correctness i love this film for its beautiful photography its humor and its criticism of the bad guys and the real bad guys the spear carriers for the world with their repeating rifles artillery and large out there in the harbor br br the standout scene is the with blue gray smoke from the cooking fires rising into the chill desert air it is visually eloquent highly evocative br br set in morocco wind features a helpless american woman candace bergen who is taken hostage by a dashing albeit bandit sean connery the very model scottish muslim the exciting story is based on a few historical facts the photography is milius beautiful punctuated by jerry outstanding score br br mrs and the raisuli conduct protracted and bounce around in the desert between even though the raisuli proudly traces his back to the apes he is a perfect gentleman he even lets her keep her head after she beats him at chess a marine detachment storms the palace putting out the fires of competing with gasoline don't mess with the corps br br there are many entertaining stereotypes br br despicable resembles a definitely not a liberal br br cruel german officer a large sporting a he chooses to fight the raisuli with swords instead of him down in the manner of indiana jones by way of von br br dashing marine officer kicks the crap out of the of army and storms his palace while chewing tobacco his speech is mildly the begged him not to breathe on him br br the a horde of led by a charming none of them take except perhaps in camel urine br br president teddy roosevelt is portrayed as vacuous and with guns toys and stuffed grizzly bears br br beautiful american widow gives the men a lesson in courage as do her two children she evidently has a huge supply of clean clothes and rarely has a hair out of place br br the raisuli sends teddy roosevelt a message him for the gift of a repeating rifle declaring br br roosevelt you are the lion and am the breaking wind br br how true br br please do not take my acerbic remarks to mean that i did not like the film i had almost as much fun writing this as watching da pitcher Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8780736327171326 Review: it is 1969 phoebe camilla belle is an 11 year old girl growing up with an idealized vision of her 19 year old sister faith cameron diaz faith is the the truth the of all the wrongs in the world then one day phoebe and her mother gail blythe danner receive word that faith is dead faith has killed herself both phoebe and gail are overwhelmed by this news and although saddened gail phoebe can't let it go phoebe decides to go to europe and find out what happened br br it is now 1977 phoebe brewster is 18 and decides to go to europe over the objections of her mother to discover the truth when alive faith was from a man she called wolf christopher eccleston though wolf claimed not to know anything about last days phoebe convinces him to tell her everything within days wolf realizes that he hadn't let go of the past either and he joins phoebe on her to portugal br br in the end wolf is able to tell of decent into drug abuse and his own guilt at not preventing the suicide although angry phoebe realizes in the end how human and fragile faith really was br br i liked this movie i'm old enough to remember the bank robberies of the red army and i was 10 in 1969 this story was familiar ground for me i can still remember young men trying to decide if they should go to canada or not to avoid the draft br br the story is simple but probably occurred several times in real life during that period camilla belle was enjoyable and fun to watch as she portrayed the young adoring sister excited by what was happening around her brewster easily into the role of the older phoebe blythe danner was the ever supportive mother a role she is all too familiar with on american tv unfortunately i would have liked to see her with stronger material to work with cameron diaz played the immature perfectly though at times her performance of a 1960s activist seemed to come off a news reel of all the characters it was christopher wolf that made the most growth when we are introduced to the character at the beginning of the movie we can see he is a worldly man he is a patient and kind man filled with anger at the world's injustices in the end he realizes the direction he and faith are headed is wrong and begins to grow up deciding he should fight against injustice in his own way faith refuses to join him in this and it eventually leads to her death wolf is the most real of all the characters br br i recommend this movie it was enjoyable and thought provoking the invisible circus is rated tv ma but there is very little cursing sex or violence in it the subject of the movie is the reason for the rating Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8552278876304626 Review: i caught this on late late mexican cable and i have to rant about it the title was translated as secrets well there's a secret that has an important part in the movie but come on we are not stupid we know there's a novel behind this br br anyways the movie is pretty interesting and it's carried by it's solid performances the always beautiful and stunning brewster and christopher eccleston deliver great performances and have such great chemistry between them cameron is also good although she has minimal on screen time blythe danner is perfect and his last appearance in the movie is touching sad great performances br br character and her sister's ex boyfriend travel to europe in order for her to deal with his demons and understand why her sister died through flashbacks we learn the sad truth and we can't help but feel sorry for the whole family the ending is truly moving br br so there's nudity but it's minimal in fact the sex scenes are artsy and do not intend to be steamy or sexy br br to be honest i kept watching it for on screen charming and beauty and i ended up liking the story and the dramatic br br give this movie a try if you like solid dramatic features great movie the last last scene was very sad the two little sisters through flashbacks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962812602519989 Review: i've seen this film three times and each time i appreciate it more i think brewster should have received an emmy nomination for her real and natural performance many of us who were age at this time the story takes place will understand how real it is life for most of us is neither softly glowing romantic or harshly cynical it is a blurred balance and this film captures this balance it is well constructed too with so many fine details in its composition like the film or not judging from the extraordinarily high ratings it gets from the demographic of females under 18 we can know that this movie reveals some important truth about how young women see themselves in the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610269069671631 Review: the plot of this film is not complicated a very attractive young girl goes to europe in search of the reasons for her older sister's suicide ten years earlier there she meets up with her sister's former boyfriend and together they travel to all the places her sister went and gradually the reasons become clear br br but what makes this film so special and soar above the limited plot are the beautiful portrayals of the characters although the older sister's boyfriend is a drop out hippie he has noble ideals moral standards and incredible strengths and although the older sister who we see in flashbacks shares these ideals she doesn't have a sense of or balance of how much is too much and although the younger girl is fiercely loyal to her sister's memory she gradually finds the strength to face the fact that her sister was only a normal girl after all br br the most special moment in the film is when the young girl and the sister's boyfriend finally stop fighting their attraction to each other i can't recall ever seeing more beautiful touching romantic tenderness in lovemaking in a film br br in all these ways this is a truly beautiful film a film to be treasured and to be seen again and again 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925475716590881 Review: so it isn't an epic but for people experiencing anything similar br br sibling suicide it might be an interesting way of therapy an br br imaginative narrative and some fine acting makes it time well br br spent for some reason it hasn't really caught on in the audience br br something i do believe is a result of the main theme why did she br br commit suicide clearly this is hardly something that us br br moviegoers will flock to had it been an european production it br br probably would have reached its audience in a much greater br br extent it is however a movie that although the realism tainted by a br br romanticized glow gives the viewer a whole hearted br br impression Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3484792113304138 Review: i cannot for the life of me understand why the rating here for this movie is so low this was one of the most beautiful films i have seen this year it really struck a chord with me i had been anticipating this film for several months and i thought to myself there's no way it can possibly live up to the expectations i had for it seeing as how i built it up in my head as much as i did well needless to say not only did it meet my expectations but it far surpassed them brewster and cameron diaz were excellent in every way their acting superb by far they were both in their element and completely natural for the roles the locales were absolutely gorgeous every shot filmed was perfectly captured and fit the mood and atmosphere beautifully i found this film very touching and took it very close to heart i would even contemplate saying this could be one of my all time favorites at the very least certainly i could see it again and again br br i swear i couldn't find one fault in this film it's hard to say that about any film i would highly recommend this one it's touching it's meaningful and it says a lot about human nature and family br br 10 out of 10 well done by all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831882119178772 Review: jennifer novel was brought to the screen by canadian director adam brooks in a film that based on some comments from to this forum sounds a bad proposition but in fact it's much better than one is led to believe br br this is a story about two sisters who loved one another dearly faith the fair headed and happy go lucky hippie girl takes her younger sibling phoebe under her wing phoebe plainly loves faith when the older one decides to follow her boyfriend wolf to europe on a summer vacation from berkley she promises she will send phoebe a post card every day faith does that until the cards stop coming in and one night some time later the family receives a phone call to inform them faith has died under tragic circumstances br br phoebe can't forget faith that is why after some years pass by she decides to take the same route the older sister took she takes the cards from faith and visits each place starting in amsterdam then moving on to paris and she wants to end up the trip in portugal where faith encountered her untimely death br br in paris phoebe hooks up with wolf who by now is not a hippie anymore and is living with his girlfriend wolf tries to persuade phoebe into abandoning her trip and to go back home she suspects that wolf holds the key into solving the mystery and as she is going to depart for portugal she makes a discovery when she finds a picture that clearly contradicts version he has told phoebe he feels guilty and against his girlfriend's wishes decides to accompany phoebe to the town where faith died the story changes at this point and we go back in flashbacks to what faith experienced in europe and what happened in her final days br br the best thing in the invisible circus are the performances of the principals something that mr brooks has to take the credit for the big surprise is the range of cameron diaz who as faith seems to select light comedy parts when she is quite able to do good dramatic work under the right director brewster is seen as the older phoebe and makes a wonderful contribution to the film she is a stunning beauty with what seems to be a for acting christopher eccleston is wolf and shows he also is capable of doing more serious drama the sweet camilla belle plays the younger phoebe quite convincingly blythe danner appears as the mother of the girls br br the european locations are gloriously photographed by henry the film is also enhanced by the musical score of nick and original song elizabeth edited with great elegance ultimately this film shows adam brooks in great form as he gives the right tone to the adaptation of the novel and gets rewarded by having the right cast doing wonders for him Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710243940353394 Review: this is a case where the script plays with the audience in a manner that serves only in this story to 90 minutes story starts out in 1969 where a young girl named faith cameron diaz travels to europe with her boyfriend wolf christopher eccleston but she dies under mysterious circumstances then in 1976 sister phoebe brewster decides to travel to europe as well and try and find out what happened to her sister in france she looks up wolf who has stayed there and she wants him to help her the steps her sister took and answer some questions he is reluctant but decides to travel with her along the way he fills in the gaps of the occurrences and tells phoebe that faith had joined up with the red army who are an extremist group that is involved in terrorism phoebe and wolf engage in a romance and this the trip to portugal where faith died their is several things wrong with this film and it all has to do with the script first the romance between wolf and phoebe is all wrong and does nothing for the story it rings completely false and comes across as forced it seems weird that wolf would engage in a romance with his dead girlfriends sister secondly wolf knows completely what happened to faith but only lets out little chunks of information every 15 minutes or so wolf will look at phoebe every 15 minutes and say there is something i didn't tell you gee thanks a lot wolf if wolf had come clean the first time he talked to phoebe then the film would have been over in about 30 minutes another thing that bothered me was that i don't think this film recreated the 1960's at all diaz wears hippie clothes but the time period just didn't ring true i did enjoy a few things like the authentic locations where the film was shot it is a very good looking film and the scenery is beautiful the performances are all good especially by brewster and diaz besides the fast and the furious i had never really seen brewster in anything but after watching her performance in this film i came away very impressed she's very good here and i hope better roles come her way the script is told in a very contrived way and the film never comes across as believable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8774373531341553 Review: i've never really been sure whether i liked this documentary or not it was shown on channel 4 before a cut down version of revelations and is on the revelations video tape before the uncut show the documentary is basically friends of bill saying how great he was for an hour with video clips of the show mixed in a bit like a trailer for the film you're about to watch it also features david letterman like a worm for dumping bill off the his show before he died the reason bill made a joke about how pro life people should funerals and letterman had pro life advertising anyway look out for the video as revelations is bill at his ranting best Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8365935683250427 Review: this video is a fantastic testament and insight into the work of bill hicks thought provoking barely begins to describe it it's funny and moving and educational and a whole host of other things that are good for you make sure you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612307548522949 Review: one of the earlier reviews of this movie ends with only for big fans of the lead actors or fans of exotic romance adventure movies as if those weren't reason enough to love it anyone who after seeing this movie complains about connery's accent or the lack of historical or the realism of the political motivations or any other extra movie concerns simply doesn't love movies see it and be awed by the star power of the two leads the exotic romantic photography and music and the bold adventure of a truly escapist film this is proof that hollywood can make 'em like they used to when it really wants to a solid 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9890472292900085 Review: br br well known comedians admit they wish they could do real satire like bill hicks these pitiful we are treated to what an exceptionally talented comedian can achieve when he could otherwise be chasing fame and fortune he didn't get his own talk show but at least he was no one's puppet Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3753255307674408 Review: i'll put this as plainly as possible for those of you unaware of bill legacy he was quite simply the greatest stand up comedian in the world almost certainly in my opinion the greatest that ever lived his stand up idol being the great richard pryor whose battles with addiction he his death in 1994 went barely noticed in the popular media coming just weeks after kurt had committed suicide his tragic death at such a young age any sense of the injustice that he was criminally ignored during his life of course but the harsh truth is clear as day nobody has stepped up to claim his there is not a stand up comedian alive with nearly the skill and invention br br the observation is made in the affectionate tribute it's just a that stand up comedians often view the job as a stepping stone to richer pursuits lame movies and morally driven sitcoms made to occupy but never the lives of an unimaginative audience it's everything that bill hicks spoke against his sermon was always a cry for people think for themselves to authority to come together as one race br br his appeal continues to grow with every passing year since his death his star will continue to shine long after so many lesser lights have blew out once you've been exposed to his brilliant intelligent but ultimately compassionate output you will be and rewarded br br the man himself was fond to quote dylan to live outside the law you must be he said bill hicks was honest beyond that he was the funniest of them all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761826395988464 Review: this documentary about the life and comedy of bill hicks features bits from revelations and other stand up gigs it also features interviews with fellow comedians and people in the industry who knew him as well as reporters and journalists who talk about how his political commentary was raw and brutal br br i enjoyed it very much i had already seen revelations but the comedy clips were still refreshing it's a nice balance of comedy and documentary that will explain popularity to non fans and please those who are already familiar with him br br i rated it a ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9573379755020142 Review: a genius my genius i remember the exact second in 1994 i was sat in a pub in england i recall the exact seat bill hicks dies of cancer said the headline in the i felt like someone had punched me in the stomach buy this dvd if you don't find something in it one way or the other i'll be astonished br br rip bill i wish so much you were still here Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6195385456085205 Review: the numbers don't lie people have voted for this film that says a great deal about the standing of one of the most insightful comedians of the late 20th century and for those of you who know the work of bill hicks if he were alive today imagine what he would have to say about the boy president from his home state that his short career remains is a sad situation and this film or rather these two films explain why first you see how his talent was obvious from the start again and again those who knew bill hicks always say he was not only funny he was also unique the film also shows how the quality of his material was too challenging for many in the entertainment industry his drinking also contributed to his career problems but that is less evident in this film and then the second film is a complete performance if you have never seen or heard bill hicks this is a wonderful introduction to the person and his dark but intelligent humor especially due to the fact that the topics are now almost 14 years old yet remain ironically up to date is by the fact that many of the events took place under the first president bush br br watching them together first the biography and then the performance makes you aware of how greatly talented this young man was how quickly his life passed and how the american media can sometimes act as the great big let's make sure nothing is too provocative nothing will be too interesting and the result well as the man himself said go to sleep america your government is in control in his lifetime at least in great this artist was recognized for his talent and was successful there 11 years after his death people at imdb can say something about the film after you've seen them both i hope you understand why more people should be listening to bill hicks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539660811424255 Review: albert pyun delivers a very good action drama about a junkie who tries to rip off a big crime lord a lot of style and many very cool actors burt is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635621309280396 Review: when i first watched this movie i thought it was a very strange movie but i know that the director almost always has a purpose when he makes a movie so i decided to watch it one more time the second time i watched it i realised that albert is a very talented and a very original film maker in the beginning the viewer was told that the movie took place a decade after the fall of the communism in the eastern europe but they had clothes and cars with a design typical for the 1950's they had which i think is a symbol for the futuristic trade i think that it means that the movie's real time is not the music in the movie is creating a long music video which tells some parts of the actual story in the lyrics specially for the intro and the br br albert is using red and blue back color when he's showing the symbols for communism red and the capitalism and western world blue one can notice that ice t has the name communism and that when he's in focus the back color is red the american cop starring burt reynolds is always filmed with blue back color the club where and his gang hang out is also with red back color crazy six is between the red and the blue color br br the white little dog that had in the beginning i think the controlling force had the dog in the beginning but the cop took it in the end that i guess the fall of communism and the replacement of the way of thinking from the western world in eastern europe br br i think crazy six is a very well made movie albert creates an sci fi action movie with a depth it's a different but a very special movie about the communism fall in the eastern europe br br i'm looking forward to watch another spectacular movie of albert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9743747115135193 Review: this film is an excellent teaching tool as a pre study of to kill a mockingbird in conjunction with a study of the novel itself caged bird can be used as an independent literary study or as an introduction to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8918745517730713 Review: oh my god i can truly say that maya is one of the world's most intriguing and important people especially of my culture she is incredibly inspiring and her story is the story of a great woman when i first picked this movie up i thought to myself the cast was wonderfully put together now lets see them in action maya is already my favorite and now one of my favorite actresses and speakers i believe she is the greatest of all time this movie had me on the edge of my seat and reaching for kleenex while at the same time reminding me that no matter where you come from if you decide that you are going to be great then you will be great and played a wonderful supporting role 100 awesome and now even i know why the caged bird sings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773723483085632 Review: i've tried to reconcile why so many bad reviews of this film while the vast majority of reviews are given a rating of between 7 and 10 the reason may be this film is kind of hard to describe in a positive review although a few have done that quite nicely already this film is confusing depressing and doesn't have a happy ending i still gave pola x a rating of 10 because it is basically for me literature and art combined on film that is really my favorite kind of filmmaking i've only seen two of films this one and sang as with this film i'm being somewhat pretentious when i call this one of best films but i am carax has a minimalist style if that type of film does not appeal to you and is boring then it would be best not to watch this but pola x was less minimalist than sang so it had quite a lot of intensity for a thriller at least for my taste i found it quite interesting and absorbing the two lead roles did an excellent job acting i mean the lead and the young woman he thought was his half sister catherine d is always great but her role was not very large or significant in the story but everyone did a fine job i thought the cult stuff was great it may have not been very believable but that is due to its being rather abstract there is a lot going on between the lines in this film this is a very freudian psycho thriller Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695708751678467 Review: okay i'm a history buff and okay i'm a action film junkie so of course this film is on my top ten of all time i really love the action scenes and the unique weaponry of the period i sort of have doubts about fighting two handed sword from horse back and the raisuli sword seems more like than like oh well i've never fought from horse back either br br i love the attempts at too the typical desert probably couldn't read the so they'd take his word for it several writers have criticized connery's well on vacation as a youth i met a family of south africans in our west dinosaur national monument and although they spoke between themselves yeah second generation germans can hear the difference they spoke english with a scottish seems that who teaches you affects your pronunciation scottish missionary Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8984398245811462 Review: carax is brilliant and is one of the best film and camera guys in the business so it should come as no surprise that pola x is an almost perfect filming of the most gut wrenching story ever seriously if i could have figured out some way to climb inside my video monitor i would have pierre to within an inch of his life no one has the right to be that self absorbed and that stupid both at the same time except maybe in emily bronte's heights after spending minutes with pierre i need a large glass of brandy never have i been so angry at a main character ok having said that pola x is a stunning movie with one of the few totally honest sex scenes i've ever seen in any film which means another piece of brilliant filmmaking and i'm talking graphic here by the way pola x will beat the hell out of you though so make sure you're up for it if you decide to watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9115284085273743 Review: carax has made 3 great movies boys meet girls sang les du in fact those films were not that great but it has the violence of youth the beauty of juvenile wilderness carax in these three movies was well aware of what cinema was but he tried to make his own vision of the art without thinking about about all he have seen but using it and melting it into his times pola x is a very different movie because carax made les du a of 20 millions dollars a film that has destroyed everything on its way after such a movie you can't do another one in the same point of view so carax has to changed and he did the movie isn't as beautiful as its first it's more reasonable no more studio no more dreamed paris carax has entered at last reality it's not clean anymore it's not poetic characters carax have become a romantic in the german sense of it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449066519737244 Review: i watched pola x because scott walker composed the film score and i admire his music a lot frankly i expected a somewhat pretentious and possibly incoherent french movie i was wrong the vision of the film quickly managed to engage my attention to the fullest starting with the opening sequence which shows black and white footage of military airplanes throwing bombs at graves at the sounds of music and scott walker's beautiful wailing voice the film explores the identity crisis of pierre depardieu a brilliant choice for the role and his self destruction the story is divided into two parts – the first depicts carefree life in a beautiful house in the french countryside and the second follows his utter personal after he abandons everything and moves to paris to live in squalor with his supposed half sister both parts contain some amazingly stunning photography – the first very colorful and bright the second utterly gloomy and nearly apocalyptic adding up to a true aesthetic feast pola x is a fascinating and quite unique movie experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881961345672607 Review: i agree with who said that there is a lot going on between the lines in this film while i do think the pacing of this film could be improved i do think that the complexity of the relationships between the characters is fascinating br br examples br br pierre is going to marry his cousin even though his love for her seems very cousin y br br pierre and his stepmother have a rather curious relationship br br pierre and seem to have a relationship and the actual points to the triangle are not quite certain br br brother is a bit of a or is he br br and isabelle who is she really br br overall i think it was worth my time an interesting film and one that makes me want to read melville Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296879768371582 Review: pola x is a beautiful adaption of herman melville's or the the comments on here surprise me it makes me wonder what has led to the overwhelmingly negative reaction br br the shock value is the least appealing thing about this film a minor detail that has been blown out of proportion the story is of downfall and the subsequent destruction of those around him which is overtly demonstrated in his features and the dialogue and soundtrack set this film apart from any other i have seen and turn a fundamentally traditional storyline with controversial twists into an emotional epic br br i can't stress enough the importance of everything you have heard about this film and watching as i did with an open mind you will i hope be rewarded in the same way that i was i felt on edge and nervous from around the half hour mark however the film is far from scary in any traditional sense it will leave you with 1 000 thoughts each of them at once troublesome and thrilling i know i'm gushing here but i feel the need to make up for the negative perception of this film it's the best i've seen all year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753254055976868 Review: this movie starts off somewhat slowly and gets running towards the end not that that is bad it was done to illustrate character trait of the main character consequently if you are not into tragedies this is not your movie it is the thought provoking philosophy of this movie that makes it worthwhile if you liked and punishment you will probably like this if only for the comparisons the intriguing question that the movie prompts is what is it that makes a renowned writer completely disregard his publicly ideas for another set the new ideas are quite opposed to the status quo if you are a conservative you will not like this movie br br besides other philosophical questions i must admit that the movie was quite aesthetically pleasing as well the and beautiful scenery helped me get past the slow start also there was use of symbolism in representing the of the main characters if these sorts of things do not impress you skip it overall i give this movie a 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8598170280456543 Review: no one would ever question that director carax is a genius but what we wonder about is is he an insane genius so many people hated this film i am normally the first person to accuse many french directors of making offensive boring disgusting and pretentious films such as the horrible recent film and the pointless and offensive but strangely enough i actually think that is an amazing film made with great skill and passion by a master of his craft and containing remarkable performances the film does carry melodrama to more extreme lengths than i believe i have ever seen on screen before but then carax is extreme that we know the film also contains what i consider way over the top or fantasies and wet dreams what with a mysterious group of young men training to fire machine guns at the in between playing scott walker's rather fascinating music in a band which has its recording sessions in an abandoned warehouse filled with and fires burning in old steel barrels depardieu plays a rich young man in a whose step mother is catherine deneuve and he wanders into her bathroom while she is naked in the bath by the way but he suddenly completely when he discovers that his deceased father a famous diplomat had an illegitimate daughter who had been effectively disposed of by deneuve as an this is because the sister suddenly turns up as a kind of romanian refugee with wild hair expressionless face and little ability to speak french depardieu then transforms himself into a hero' of the far left and wants to kill or destroy his family for their hypocrisy and corruption and lives in squalor and extreme poverty while a vast inheritance he then an incestuous sexual relationship with his half sister which is shown in an explicit sex scene which has offended many people though i have no objection to it as i think people are far too hysterical about sex especially in america where apparently it never happens the intensity of the acting and the filming make this unlikely scenario come off as an experience of powerful if depressing hyper melodrama the differences between carax making an extreme film like this and the numerous extreme french films which i think are pretentious and disgusting are 1 that carax is an excellent filmmaker and 2 he is seriously attempting to explore a meaningful if harrowing extreme emotional condition whereby a human being and turns against his background many would say that the extreme elements in this film were gratuitous but i don't agree i believe carax was genuine and was not making an exploitation picture at all it is very difficult to defend a man who goes that far and who for all i know may be a complete madman but i believe he deserves defending for this remarkable cinematic achievement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9434584379196167 Review: at times i really when i look at the comments here it seems as if most people have seen a completely different film than i have i've just seen it and liked it not in the way that it made me happy but in the way of having seen a good film br br the film needs some patience yes and yes the main character is really annoying but that i'm sure is by intention br br maybe it really makes a difference if you watch this film in a cinema or at home most people watch films at home like they are listening to elevator music this movie definitely doesn't fit as background noise br br and no good directing doesn't mean having five laughs or explosions a second good directing means following your subject and keeping the story and actors together and while that doesn't work out perfectly at least i think it works quite good br br i liked the photography and sets even if they brink on the surreal at times the opening scene is really special br br i also liked the acting – depardieu is not playing pierre he is acting the role of a pierre who is himself playing a role pierre is not the romantic hero that he so hard tries to be he is a and self righteous idiot a downright who by and by all the people he claims to protect that even his love for truth is simply a pose is beautifully demonstrated by his ongoing lying and not even once asking questions or explaining himself br br people are wondering where this or that person came from and other stuff no character who is seen for more than two scenes is left unexplained there is enough information scattered throughout the film on everyone br br and even the strange building begins to make sense as soon as the target practicing is seen remember that isabelle fled from a war zone and obviously this is a refuge for fighters in a civil war most likely bosnia which was still going on when the film was produced at least that's what is hinted at by the story isabelle tells pierre when she first meets him and by the later scene where pierre shows isabelle the book with his father on the cover which is surrounded by books on bosnia Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8896635174751282 Review: when melville's pierre or the ambiguities hit in his first publication since moby dick a year earlier the public response was similar to that found among the imdb reviews of pola x newspapers even published headlines like melville insane which of course he wasn't but when one compares the writing styles found in moby dick and pierre one finds in the latter a sharp departure from the simple and often style found in the former clearly he was mimicking the overly style of the now forgotten victorian romances that were easily his immortal moby dick he was not content however to turn out the sort of product that his wanted and that surely would have sold his version of a victorian romance was a twisted cynical one perhaps but brilliant in its the alternate title the ambiguities is quite appropriate as pierre searches for and thinks he finds truth we become more and more uncertain what and whom to believe as he searches for happiness he becomes more and more miserable br br pola x is a fascinating adaptation of this novel set in modern or nearly modern france though in some ways it leaves little to the imagination and shows us graphically the incestuous relations that melville could only hint at the ambiguities which make the novel and its message so alluring are perfectly in tact the questions it raises are ones that few films have thought to ask yet the answers are left to the viewer br br i recommend a reading of the novel which is much shorter than moby dick before seeing this movie i hope more people discover this tantalizing film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660314917564392 Review: i would like to know if anyone know how i can get a copy of the movie that's the way of the world it's been about 30 years since i've seen this movie and i would like to see it again earth wind fire transcend the nation with their inspirational music and themes it was unfortunate that this group didn't take off like their counterparts in the early 70's but as previously stated racial tension existed in the united states which exposure for the african american musical groups it is good to see that earth wind fire continuing their success i would like to add this movie to my collection someone please help me if possible thank you for your attention milton shaw Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760524034500122 Review: taken the idea out of a true incident the wind and the lion is a very good adventure film set in the deserts of africa br br el raisuli sean connery head of an arab tribe kidnaps an american woman candice bergen and her two children to obtain some for his country out of american president theodore roosevelt brian keith out of this simple plot john milius gets a very complete and enjoyable movie in the genre br br the outdoor dessert locations an impressive color photography very well handled action sequences and perfect settings turn the picture in a sort of epic one with an undeniable sense of greatness the musical score is also remarkable an fits accordingly br br sean connery is very good as the arab leader and he can handle almost any kind of role so is candice bergen as the woman who shows strength under dangerous circumstances but deep inside is scared and has her weaknesses she gets to admire connery and even understand his complete different focus on life arising from their also completely different cultures brian keith plays one of his best roles ever as american president teddy roosevelt br br most entertaining and very good cinematographic sample in the genre give it chance you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882674813270569 Review: harvey keitel gives a typically top rate performance in one of his first ever lead roles as brash ambitious uncompromising young staff producer coleman a real talented hot shot with a discerning golden ear and the son of a famous jazz pianist to boot eager to cut some tracks with the r b outfit the group none other than earth wind fire in their awesomely funky prime but his commercial label a chord records run by uptight mob connected middle of the road square jerry a properly ed nelson wants him to record a hit single for the hideously insipid carpenters like pop pap trio the pages an allegedly squeaky clean bunch which includes smarmy pedophile step dad franklin a perfectly vile bert parks bitchy neurotic daughter a fine turn by perky brunette cynthia and smack addict son gary former 50's juvenile sitcom staple jimmy boyd the extremely naive and idealistic coleman must learn how the music business truly works and play the dirty game as best he can or else he'll lose both the group and his credibility br br adopting an incisive harsh and biased script from syndicated columnist and rock journalist robert director shore who's most famous for producing shows a decidedly cynical and unflattering depiction of the various pay offs broken promises back and double dealings which are an unpleasant yet intrinsic part of the largely corrupt rock music business with particularly thoughtful thematic asides concerning art vs fighting to retain one's artistic integrity and the then recent push to rock into bland useless creatively stagnant mainstream respectability moreover this gritty downbeat gem offers a rare fascinating detailed and wholly believable backstage glimpse at the recording process as recording booth console cowboy coleman struggles in his own words to make chicken salad out of chicken s t appearing in nifty bits are disc jockey and legendary fifth murray the k as leering lecherous dj big john little bites his hand after big john her thigh during a live on air interview new york soul dj and host of friday night videos frankie as his own self r b singer songwriter doris troy she penned the lovely just one look as a church pianist and bald 70's blaxploitation favorite charles macgregor as a priest at a wedding the rather poor sound and allan sloppy cinematography inadvertently add to the film's overall ragged rough around the edges documentary style authenticity although technically a bit lacking this movie overall still rates as one of the great most bitterly pessimistic unsung behind the scenes gems from the 70's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698147773742676 Review: okay it's 2005 and when you finally get to look at this film you will probably that it is dated but here's the thing the screenplay was bold the exposure of the music industry at that time was as bold as well and it took some time for this to get music that was created by african americans to be promoted on the same level as white acts in some cases it still is but back in the 70's this film addressed some of the background many never knew now we've got american idol pop idol and other such things that allow us into the minds of the record execs and how they think they should market something that sells and not market talent br br when i was a kid i loved the earth wind and fire release of that's the way of the world which contained some of their biggest hits shining star reasons and the title little did i know this was a soundtrack of a movie until i moved to los angeles and got the wonderful z channel br br the z channel showed this film as part of a harvey keitel retrospective gee i had no idea harvey keitel did so many movies and when i saw this one i was surprised this movie is not a cinematic masterpiece but it does deserve more merit than it got it's a nice little film more than a vanity piece for earth wind and fire harvey keitel does a great job as a torn record executive trying to fight the system there are a lot of lessons to be drawn from this and a lot of insider trade that was exposed br br if you can find this uncut it's worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530788064002991 Review: i haven't seen this film since it came out in the mid 70s but i do recall it as being a very realistic portrayal of the music business right up there with paul one trick pony another vastly underrated film imo br br harvey keitel does an excellent job as a producer caught between the music he believes in and the commercial tripe the record company suits want him to work with br br since i spent my entire career in the music business as a composer producer i can really for the this film possesses br br if it should ever come out on dvd uncut i'd buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681140780448914 Review: a widely unknown strange little western with colours probably the same material as it was used in johnny guitar i guess or something which makes blood look like shining nearly surrealistic scenes with twisted action and characters something different far from being a masterpiece but there should be paid more attention to this little gem in western Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5952244400978088 Review: dakota incident is a curiosity for several reasons it will be obvious from the start that it was made long before anyone ever thought of political correctness although the ward bond character the edge with maybe we can communicate with them after all they're humans too type of dialogue his part stands side by side with the preacher to communicate with the martians in war of the worlds in fact it's uncanny the title is curious too use of the word incident contributes an importance and sophistication to the film that probably didn't hurt the contrived assortment of characters and linda fancy dress and hat are wonderful dated touches that make dakota incident a cool western artifact from the mid fifties Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505121111869812 Review: this is a cute little french silent comedy about a man who bets another that he can't stay in this castle for one hour due to its being haunted and once the guy enters the house it looks much more like a crazed fun house or maybe like the after effects of lsd while there are ghosts and skeletons there is a weird of animals odd special effects and gags as well it's awfully hard to describe but the visuals alone make the film worth seeing however understand that the self indulgent director also had many funny gags that totally fell flat and hurt the movie his camera tricks weren't so much tricky but annoying and stupid ignore these and keep watching it does get better the film is fast paced funny and worth seeing in particular i really liked watching the acting and mugging of max he was so expressive and funny too bad he is virtually forgotten today for an interesting but very sad read check out the imdb biography on him Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47822338342666626 Review: i used to watch this show when i was growing up when i think about it i remember it very well if you ask me it was a good show two things i remember very well are the opening sequence and theme song in addition to that everyone was ideally cast the writing was also very strong the performances were top grade too i hope some network brings it back so i can see every episode before i wrap this up i'd like to say that i'll always remember this show in my memory forever even though i haven't seen every episode now in conclusion if some network ever brings it back i hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712439775466919 Review: being a 90's child i truly enjoyed this show and i can proudly say that i enjoyed it big time and even more than the classical wb cartoons br br i don't know why early 90's cartoons had something special i don't know if it was the uncertainty atmosphere a generational change whatever but tiny toons kept the 90's vibe and delivered one of the most popular funny and underrated cartoons ever created br br the memories are murky but i can only say that i enjoyed every single episode and product related to the show easily none other cartoon made me laugh in a tender way before getting into dark sitcoms oriented for teenagers br br the characters were all funny and had the of not having a true lead character every single character was hilarious and deserved to be called a lead Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8905447125434875 Review: after the success of muppet babies warner brothers up tiny toons but instead of making bugs bunny daffy duck and all the rest of the looney toon gang kids they created new animal characters who were kids with their own distinct personalities but personalities that nonetheless mirrored their predecessors the leads included buster babs bunny no relation which became their running gag or catch phrase plucky duck hampton pig dizzy devil shirley montana max the rats and assorted animals of and the original looney toons cast themselves the tiny toons lived in acres and attended where the looney toon gang worked as teachers who served as to the younger generation the ins and out of comedy br br during the show's run various pot shots were taken at the bush sr administration pop culture and coupled with various other gags and spoofs br br buster babs arguably the show's main characters as mentioned above were similar to bugs bunny in some respects but they also had their own differing personality ticks and comic styles namely tendency to impersonate anyone and everyone while buster capable of being a great goof himself usually played straight man or straight rabbit to antics plucky duck was a virtual copy of daffy duck not screwball daffy but daffy with nearly as big an ego as daffy and just as much of an obsession with the buster babs as daffy had with bugs though he usually fell flat on his face in his attempts yet he remained strangely endearing through out hampton was an even more shy version of porky pig and he had the thankless job of playing porky to daffy shirley the blond duck gal was a new age valley girl type whom plucky would go in and out of of mocking or vying for her affections dizzy was the purple version of the devil was the silent sylvester and was the pink bird there was also the purple female skunk who for a boyfriend and the pint sized versions of coyote and the road runner evil was defined in the form of montana max a rich kid who was always out to make a buck or make people's lives miserable there was also a deranged animal lover whom everyone feared and then there was an odd thing a ma gig creature who had no clearly species except that he was from wacky land or something like that br br pop culture references included batman quite frequently actually michael jackson vanilla ice dances with wolves indiana jones star trek fast food the ten commandments the twilight saturday night live and even the simpsons among others br br not only funny but it also managed to be warm and touching something it's successor never quite attained also followed by mania Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518887400627136 Review: ok the show was a little uneven but i still loved it i found the main two bunnies annoying but plucky were always amusing br br i really want the baby plucky episodes on dvd or even vhs please release those br br specifically the potty years episode aired on 11 22 91 the going up episode aired on 9 17 92 and the minister golf episode in 11 92 br br they are the funniest bits of the whole series and even over a decade later we still reference these bits br br i have nothing more to say please reduce the minimum to something like 5 lines and rewards us for brevity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482104182243347 Review: the north african nation of morocco is hanging onto a tenuous independence as the various european powers france germany britain russia spain and now the united states are vying for influence in the region the marc is a weak puppet his uncle the who is being manipulated by the french and germans is the real power behind the throne enter raisuli sean connery the leader of the tribe and the last of the pirates who kidnaps an american missionary eden candice bergen and her two children and takes them hostage back in the us president theodore roosevelt brian keith threatens to go to war over the issue alive or raisuli dead seeing the issue as the perfect way to exercise his big stick though secretary of state john hay john huston is not so confident however the raisuli has less sinister plans for the who are more than capable of handling themselves in any event br br john great historical film based very loosely off of a true story i e was a middle aged man is a wonderful bit of escapism it has some amazing action scenes a witty well written script a fine cast enjoying themselves with the material and does not its welcome like say pirates of the caribbean or the lord of the rings movies it's not really an epic film in the sense but it's one of the best pure action movies ever made br br while the historical context is shaky the storyline is interesting and as some reviewers point out it is even more pertinent today than it was when made as president roosevelt says america is like a grizzly bear fierce strong but a little blind and reckless at times at the time of the film's setting america has just been propelled onto the world stage as following their resounding victory in the spanish american war and roosevelt this incident as a way to prove america's worth in real life it didn't quite work out that way but it works well while written from a right wing perspective screenplay is pretty accurate in america and its place in the world he admires roosevelt and his method of big stick and correctly recognizes in the words of roosevelt that while america may be feared and respected they'll never be truly loved by the world no matter what they do and there are some scenes like target shooting of european leaders and the almost comic surprise attack by marines on the palace which show america's reckless and violent side while others the climactic showdown with the germans show their heroism br br the historical political context of the film is of course merely meat on the bones of what is essentially a rousing action adventure film there are some brilliantly done action scenes such as rescue of the from double crossing which features some of the best swordplay in any film the opening entrance of the raisuli and the aforementioned march and attack of the us marines are brilliantly done bravura set pieces and the final battle which combines elements of lawrence of arabia and the wild bunch while a major historical fantasy a three way battle between germans americans and the is a superbly staged adrenaline pumping sequence br br the excellent cast gives some wonderful performances everyone seems to be having a fun time with the film and it shows sean connery is surprisingly convincing as a with a scottish accent but manages to pull off his interesting well drawn and character who comes to respect his hostage and modern warfare candice bergen an actress whom i've never been fond of gives a fine performance as the feisty eden who is every bit as tough as her brian keith is an amazingly convincing you really feel he must have been like this an athletic yet practical and intelligent man with an admirable sense of self the scenes of roosevelt boxing and target shooting while discussing foreign policy are some of the greatest bad ass moments in movie history and who can forget lines like why spoil the beauty of the thing with john huston provides solid support as the weary cautious hay acting as a perfect foil to the much more roosevelt br br among the fine supporting cast the best are geoffrey lewis as samuel the cynical ambassador caught in the middle of the political intrigue and steve as the gung ho marine captain who cheerfully and carries out military intervention as the blunt and simple solution to the whole complex situation other familiar faces such as roy larry cross marc and also do fine work no matter how small their role spaghetti western fans will recognize antoine saint john a of dynamite as the german general and as one of br br the wind and the lion is all around a wonderfully done adventure film it has something for everyone wonderful gun and swordplay a lot of humor a tough feisty heroine and her two cute children a nice if romance and an interesting if fanciful political historical context it's not a masterpiece but hey it wasn't trying to be i give the wind and the lion a stirring nine stars and my highest recommendation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970058262348175 Review: they just don't make cartoons like they used to this one had wit great characters and the greatest ensemble of voice over artists ever assembled for a daytime cartoon show this still remains as one of the highest rated daytime cartoon shows and one of the most honored winning several emmy awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9509438872337341 Review: it's now 2005 and 15 years since this cartoon first aired i haven't actually watched it seriously or closely in about 10 years now that i'm an adult in my 30s i can look back with a serious eye as i watch the episodes again br br in concept the cartoon is partly an homage to the classic looney tunes but also its own original show there are a few episodes that are structured like the old cartoons for example there is a singer that attacks buster and so he revenge on this concert exactly like the old bugs bunny cartoon the ensuing cartoon is similar to looney tunes just in a different era if you look at the old looney tunes they did an awful lot of stuff exactly like tiny toons did the old looney tunes made a lot of social commentary and parody there were celebrity there were a lot of corny period jokes slang and dialog the comedy was surreal and wacky you can say this exactly for tiny toons as well the comedy styling is the same most definitely a throwback to the classics which hadn't been done well if at all in cartoons in the decades prior to this show we recognize the cultural references in tiny toons and we can roll our eyes when something we don't like comes up but the reason we don't think looney tunes are corny is because we weren't alive back in the 40s also looney tunes was original back in those days but today cartoons are rehashed over and over so it's easy to perceive tiny toons in an unfair light due to our exposure to current events and our to cartoons in general br br there certainly are differences in many respects the timing the delivery and obviously the duration of the shows they are two different styles from two different periods being done under two very different circumstances looney tunes being made for adults in theaters and tiny toons being made for kids watching tv even so they did a good job making an original show with original gags and still paying homage to and after the comedy of the old looney tunes br br since tiny toons had a lot more time to play with they had some genuine moments of great animated inspiration you only have to look at episodes like 1 minute to 3 the baby plucky toilet episode there are so many more for example one of the best comedy dialog exchanges ever animated is in when babs and buster are on the phone in a split screen hoping each misses the other the is spectacular notably the character development in this episode and in several others usually the ones penned by deanna oliver or sherri stoner is rather good the female characters were taken seriously as personalities and developed unusual considering the opposite is usually true for cartoons of that period br br this was the first modern cartoon that had lots of both pop culture referential and self referential humor this was way ahead of its time tiny toons really opened up a door for writers to take comic liberties that are so common in the cartoons today instead of doing the boring old crap we endured as 80s kids yes i loved transformers and but tiny toons totally jumped away from all that it was a breath of fresh air bakshi's new adventures of mighty mouse may have been a precursor but tiny toons made this surreal style of comedy cartoon writing a real success br br as a kid i totally overlooked some jokes for example one episode is an homage to the marx brothers that i completely ignored as a teen now i have a newfound respect for it there are so many inspired gags that i never noticed that are genuinely brilliant it's that kind of comedy that makes me think of looney tunes and family guy i never noticed that kind of comedy as a kid i've been thinking this for most episodes i watched recently br br you'd notice these kinds of things if you actually watched the show unlike some other reviewers here who i know are unfairly judging it i've seen all the episodes and have thought about them thoroughly exposed both as a kid and as an adult br br you can tell there was an awful lot of care taken with the voice acting too i'm not talking about just the main characters but the side characters were done really well and creatively too but back to the main characters some of the main characters were brilliant had in my opinion her best performances in this cartoon she hasn't been the same since rob also did some incredible stuff here too br br this is all not to say the show didn't have some bad episodes it had plenty it had a lot of mediocre ones too but by far it certainly had a lot of genuinely funny episodes especially back when it first aired it was actually funny to watch br br out of 10 i give the show an 8 5 and kudos for pushing the envelope and breaking down the doors leading to a new era of cartoons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736748337745667 Review: open your eyes and the others were proof of talent and skill as a filmmaker but in my humble opinion were also flawed films in their attempt to the audience always offering one turn of the screw too many cheap thrills twists and turns over depth and resonance lucky for everyone amenabar chose a subject for his new film that would not allow a surprise ending focusing on characters and the emotional ties that them br br the result is a little miracle of a film beautifully written photographed scored acted and directed everyone involved in this film delivers a high performance behind and in front of the cameras from the wonderful cast bardem shines but mabel clara and lola give the film an amazing authenticity to exquisite br br the film taps on many relevant issues and emotions effectively it addresses heart and mind with equal power and delivers a final punch that stays with you long after the credits roll this is a brilliantly executed film that not only will stand as a landmark in spanish cinema but will surely become a pleasant surprise when it opens in the abroad sony classics has paid a record 6 million dollars to distribute it don't be surprised it it manages to get in the oscar race there's no stopping amenabar br br alejandro Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626259207725525 Review: this is probably the best movie filmed in at least the last five years i've always believed that making people cry is far more difficult than making them laugh if you want to see 400 adults crying out loud in the same room go see this movie it's breathtaking javier bardem performs the role of his life you will cry you will laugh you will smile the most deserving fact is that in spain everybody knows about ramon sampedro personally i knew the full story and even the end of it so the excellence of the movie is in the way that the story is told and in this field amenabar is a the master br br this movie is a must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685218334197998 Review: when i first saw before night falls javier bardem had just been nominated for an academy award i thought he's got it he didn't i watched mar last night please give it to him this time this is an actor convincing touching emotional brilliant see also los al sol and you will understand what i am talking about he is an absolute chameleon and i swear it's not only the result of make up work this movie is so beautiful so well done the characters are so real congratulations to alejandro how about a best director nomination i also have to mention the make up artists i can't think of another word but magnificent i really hope this movie gets the recognition it deserves as far as i am concerned it already has Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9327975511550903 Review: i have with death it is the most unexciting contest you can imagine it takes place in an with nothing with nothing around without spectators without without glory without the great desire of victory without the great fear of defeat in a sickly atmosphere of tepid without much belief in your own right and still less in that of your adversary if such is the form of ultimate wisdom then life is a greater riddle than some of us think it to be marlow in joseph conrad's heart of darkness br br it's difficult to make lyrical the subject of death in any work of art yet movies have recently made bold attempts to it to the extent that it is embraced as a part of the cycle of all living things and it can be chosen rather than chosen is the operative word for alejandro sea inside based loosely on the true story of the sailor ramon sampedro it is a drama about euthanasia without prejudice clothed in love poetry and friendship if it sounds like barbarian 2003 in which a professor says farewell to lifelong friends and loves before he takes his life then you are right in fact sea is better because it spends more intimate time with the protagonist before he goes a remarkable feat with not one of those moments in the least dull or uninteresting br br javier bardem as ramon has expressive eyes and commanding voice for the romantic a combination of tough realist and poetic plays the disabled lawyer julia who becomes an imaginary lover for ramon increasing in as her life degenerates with disease added to the already almost soap opera circumstance is lola as rosa a blue collar visitor who initially tries to ramon from seeking death but quickly falls in love with him talk about guy has unbelievable luck attracting substantial women and he can't move a finger but talk he can proving the ultimate argument about what women want love that speaks not just makes br br i will refrain from mentioning the major motion picture now up for an oscar that features euthanasia as its climax in order not to spoil the experience for first timers sufficient it is just to say both films are successful in opening up both sides of a subject without forcing a specific point of view the religious right has a right to complain that the former film and barbarian celebrate suicide it has no right to accuse the beautifully balanced sea inside of the same br br a life in this condition has no dignity ramon says the irony is he conducts himself with supreme dignity that makes anyone question his determination to end his life the sea inside is a formidable entry in oscar nominations for best foreign language film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836033582687378 Review: once again has provided us with a top quality film this director is amazing and he's proven that he's equally talented and effective when crossing genres br br the excellent character development of the movie through dialogue and personality quirks but with more subtle details as well father's gaze allows the audience to identify with the protagonists very closely making the importance and emotional impact of the events which take place all the more profound the visuals are at times simple at times stunning the dream to the beach and i think films really benefit from the fact that he also the music it matched the film's varying moods flawlessly br br more than just a film about euthanasia which in itself is an important issue this film tackles the of a man who at times genuinely seems to enjoy life albeit in a quite limited way and yet one who is in his desire to die the overwhelming sadness of the film is punctuated by well timed quips of humor which seem all the funnier because they provide a welcome respite from the melancholy you will certainly feel br br although clearly in favor of euthanasia this film does an excellent job representing the myriad points of view of friends and family most poignant was father when he said there's only one thing worse than losing a child that the child wants to die br br excellent writing acting directing cinematography music 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612960815429688 Review: since many other users have already explained and commented the storyline i won't do it br br however i'd like to that interpretation is terrific as also are those of the other actors and actresses in this film br br reading the previous comments i've noticed that some people criticize the fact that the film doesn't show points of view opposed to euthanasia and that those little present are ridiculed in my honest opinion this is far from true br br there are many characters that move in a gray zone between loving ramón sampedro and wanting him to stay and understanding his desire to die most obvious of those are the family for instance sister in law never talks for or against euthanasia another such character is the social rights activist who in the last moment tells ramón to re think it all the scene clearly shows that she doesn't want him to die br br then there are characters who are clearly against euthanasia brother is clearly against it as is his father there's only one thing worse than the death of son and it's having a son that wants to die other users have commented that the discussion between ramón and the priest is ridiculed and filmed to make us think that ramón is good and the priest is bad well no doubt the scene is comic but that doesn't mean the priest is or ridiculed from my point of view the comedy in this scene comes from the fact that the priest is trying to convince ramón to keep on living using arguments totally alien to thinking the speech goes on the line of god gives and god takes we aren't the owners of our own lives they belong to god and so on the comedy arises from the fact that ramón is atheist and all the priest is saying to him is therefore nonsense br br this film is the antithesis of it leaves the spectator the chance to think on the subject and make up his her own opinion and above anything else is a chant of freedom Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4942939877510071 Review: i have seen 'the sea today and i loved it the actors of the movie are wonderful specially javier bardem of course but i thought that would have a better role lola clara and specially mabel perform excellent interpretations and i cannot forget and joan brother and father of the protagonist br br there are two technical aspects i loved very much photography and the score by himself i liked the song by with music of carlos br br in short i think that the spanish academy should choose 'the sea in order to compete in the oscar awards i liked other spanish productions such as 'bad but film is much better than them 'the sea deserves all the awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972209095954895 Review: a friend of mine asked doesn't one have to be pro euthanasia in order to like this movie is it a mistake of the movie to most want to end their lives interesting questions br br as far as i can see correct me if i'm wrong there is only one who wanted to end his life in the sea inside think ramón sampedro addressed this in the movie as well it is he who wants to die it is he who is fighting for his right to decide his death he is speaking for himself and not other though his pioneering work depending on one's perspective may prove or damaging to down the road his primary objective is a personal one but one thing this movie does my opinion anyway is that it forces us the viewers to ask ourselves the questions my friend so put forth br br after my first viewing of the sea inside i walked home in a conflicted blur i struggled to reconcile with this notion why would ramón want to die given the love care and sacrifices so on ramón by the people surrounding him why would he cling on to his decision then on my second viewing a shared thought between ramón and the lawyer lady entered my consciousness it threw up a telling observation total comes at the expense of intimacy most human beings crave for such an intimacy of course how much we value such needs depends largely on the individual br br as a person with a familial biased sensibility i strongly with the in this movie why can't javier consider the sacrifice and the love from his family and friends is he blind to it all i would think not the miracle of the sea inside therefore is its insightful depiction of a very humanistic tug of war when we are faced with the of a sane but loved one whom has expressed a calm conscious and rational intent to die what then is the right thing to do is caring for and keeping this loved one alive against his or her will a gesture does it show up the worth of our love or does it merely our selfish fears of loss with so much understanding to wouldn't their charges by themselves to the total of others for survival also be an overlooked act of sacrifice or not how much is dignity worth to an individual is living or dying with dignity a privilege or a right if we really care and love a person should we also respect their eventual decisions in life as in death a torrent of questions the movie might have asked answers to which i'm in no position to provide br br in our to intellectually the merits of pro life or pro choice we run the risk of ignoring a sea of grey that's the people most affected the and the ones they care for the sea inside hence attempted to present the delicate yet complex relationship dynamics between them this film understands one thing that the nature of sacrifice is never one sided in this tug of war we should not to win arguments but to observe and hopefully determine who is the stronger party to make that sacrifice br br the sea inside is a sobering film it opened my eyes to things i don't wanna see and for that i am grateful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731109738349915 Review: why couldn't the end of the movie have been sean connery's men fighting the french instead of the germans ever since the french had occupied in the tribes from morocco and those of were making on the french military and civilian this movie could have been a continuous of that historical aspect where the french had the so his followers would not be and then his followers would have attacked the french to free him br br the movie is still stereotypical of shootouts between the germans and the americans when the americans shoot the germans their guns even the pistols make loud noises create large bloody bullet wounds and their enemies are screaming after being shot when germans shoot at the americans their guns don't make large sounds do not create bloody wounds and their enemies make little or no sound after being shot br br in real life the american rifle was the worst rifle america had ever produce until the early version of the m 16 came along the was hard to maintain not reliable and the rifle bolt was always the german was one of the world's finest rifles we were so impress by it during spanish american war that we made a copy of it and call it the rifle br br finally the people of morocco must had a word for artillery since the french were using them in their against morocco i didn't like it when they made the feel stupid that there was no word for artillery in the vocabulary instead the stated that the europeans had guns on wheels that make the ground shake Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27121415734291077 Review: it's a soap opera drawing upon an applied ethics idea a movie about human suffering and death is not necessarily a good movie i didn't get any emotion from it the ideas are not at all new the tension lacks it becomes tedious towards the second half but towards the end i think it becomes quite interesting in a burlesque way i mean you have this middle aged paralyzed bald guy who gets more women than don juan he doesn't seem to suffer as much as you would expect from someone completely paralyzed for over 28 years he has no issues with god and one would probably expect that too the people around him seem to be the perfect slaves i can't get out of my mind bergman's cries and whispers similar to this one in many respects which simply bursts with emotions and not all of them humane etc this movie is the perfect recipe for housewives who look for some emotional thrill but don't expect to be blown away the movie is worth seeing among all the cynicism we get today for its sincere intention to present a modern ethical issue without any desire to arouse the viewer amenabar doesn't rub your face in it and he doesn't take sides he doesn't want to make us fanatics for a particular idea still i have no clue as to why this movie was so highly regarded Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7603204846382141 Review: i suppose it's quite an achievement to be able to present to an audience a true tail about a frail man a tail in which the protagonist will spend the majority of the film on his back in a bed and totally unable to move and yet the achievement is in the film's effectiveness as a dramatic piece as a recollection of a true story and i guess as an argument as to why people should have the right to die if they so wish to but the film isn't a political statement and perhaps thankfully it away from too many scenes of debate although it does include one for the sake of argument anyway more so this is one of those foreign language films that presents its lead character as a cripple whom can do nothing but talk to the people around him and yet is able to come across as engaging and compelling anyway br br so rather than be an out and out argument the film is more a sweet yet timely dramatic piece about another person wanting something or in search of something the only difference is that by this it would mean the of a someone's life and it would be achieved by not physically going anywhere javier bardem plays real life ramón sampedro an individual who at a much earlier age into a clearing of water that was too shallow for such activity this rendered him for the rest of his life and his wish to die is the focus of chilean director alejandro film we've seen so many films in our lives in which characters have certain or targets one must meet before the film is over to provide a satisfactory experience for the audience but the change of pace in the sea inside is gentle it does not involve young energetic attractive heroes going off to do battle in far off places but a real person after something that means so much to them br br even if you do have a strong policy either pro or anti euthanasia you may find yourself hoping ramón gets what he wants at the end of it all anyway the film sets its tone very early on with ramón giving a speech on why he wants to die to watching family members immediately introducing the situation and subject to the watching audience who may not know what the film is about interestingly some of the family members are what he wishes which might place any audience member that feels strongly about the subject in their respective shoes but the purpose of this set up is to tell the audience 'no this isn't one man after something who incidentally has the whole of his family backing him to the quite easily the film could've gone down a route in which it is the sampedro family vs everybody else but some are anti idea some are too young to acknowledge what's really going on and others are seemingly too distraught to even have an opinion other than they just want ramón to stick around a bit longer they love him after all br br the sea inside is a following of a story revolving around a victim of sorts ramón is a and it is his perspective we see things from this is something that may viewers or have the film come across as quite odd given we are being presented with a film from the point of view of a victim rather than an or a lead character in a film that is always inducing the cause in the cause and effect drive but this is no criticism and it's a credit to the director for delivering such an approach in the effective manner in which it is the film asks questions it offers a scenario to its audience if you were in position what would you do or think about or dream of or talk about consequently dreams about lawyer are not so much shot for the audience's pleasure as much as they are an ever so slight window into one man's escapist fantasies from his predicament br br the study of julia somewhat later on when a she begins to share certain similarities with ramón and that is when she begins to have strokes that are a result of a disease of her own this trait seems timely in the progression of their relationship and adds a further ingredient of connection on top of an already engaging friendship this is because julia feels the physical pain and not in a sense that she isn't able to get up and walk but i think she realises the value of life given how emotionally bad she felt beforehand while the film is based on a true story and covers the subject of euthanasia it feels like more of a down to earth drama about a man in a situation in which he is prepared to fight for what he wants but must do so verbally it's refreshing to see films like the sea inside as it not only references history and gives us an insight into that but as a stand alone film delivers on an emotional and engaging level Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851792454719543 Review: i just saw mar and felt that i had to comment on this film euthanasia is a difficult topic in any field and unfortunately is can sometimes the true value of a movie many people have about the excellent cast and it's beautiful imagery camera work certainly javier bardem is an actor that brings something extra to each film he makes to say that he encompasses the real is a little silly since i don't think that any of the reviewers have known personally to lie still and use a certain charm is a acting skill that although well performed doesn't constitute a performance bardem just does what he does well and that's it the camera work is beautiful and evokes feelings and perspectives that the movie itself lacks to deliver here is shown as a man that is bend on dying so much that he leaves his loving family behind and marries a woman that he only seeks out when the other will not help him in his quest for a dignified death now i'm not here to say anything about the right for or against euthanasia the problem is that when commenting movies like this you can hardly escape it the movie's subject is so strong that you're almost compelled to discuss the movie in that strong subject matter i find it a weakness for the movie unintentionally portrays as a character someone who is much smarter then his family as portrayed in the simple cousin that doesn't get the double layered poem directed towards him someone who will leave a loving and caring family because he thinks his life is a scene that is juxtaposed to the female lawyer who according to the movie makes the wrong choice ending up in a far state of dementia thus indicating that choice was the right one the woman that constantly seeks him out is almost for the beautiful lawyer but suddenly is married by when she agrees to help him die these choices make into a calculated figure no matter how charming bardem portrays him i would say it doesn't convince fully and i kinda think that amenabar didn't intend on adding this unbalanced element in his film for a young director it's still an impressive film and it certainly has it's strong moments the discussion between the priest and for instance the camera work is impressive and the film is well acted but 10 out of 10 no the movie doesn't reach that excellence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9554765224456787 Review: the sea inside 2004 javier bardem lola mabel joan alberto jose maria alberto nicolas luna dir alejandro amenabar br br an inspiring tale of a living death bardem is superb br br the true life account of spanish ramon sampedro and his petition to fulfill his desire for euthanasia by the right to die may not be considered a likely source of inspiration but this film is just that br br sampedro played superbly by bardem was a energetic young man when he lost the function to his limbs after a tragic diving accident horrifically in flashback with a visceral jolt to the senses and for nearly thirty years lay paralyzed in bed while his loving family cared to his every need although his abilities to move were his mind was very much active and proved skillful as an inventor poet author and artist that kept his mind busy until he could no longer bear the thought of living longer in his condition br br enter beautiful yet also afflicted with a disease attorney julia the ethereal who matches bardem beautifully as if they were indeed soul mates is hired to see through final wish to end his life and in turn becomes an aide de camp when he begins to open up to her like to no one ever before not too long has time passed and julia begins to investigate her past discovering many letters hidden away by his family when julia confronts ramon with this he at first is reluctant to discuss any thing with her but eventually he agrees with her that this may help his case and the project becomes a book in the making – a memoir biography by way of free style poetry and prose br br the film is a heartbreaking tale of the human spirit and how love eventually triumphs over heart ache in many forms including for ramon the unlikely love he shares with a complete stranger named rosa a single mother who sees him on tv one day inspiring her to bicycle to his remote farmhouse in spain to get to know him and possibly change his mind about ending his life br br filmmaker amenabar who co wrote with gil the fascinating screenplay allows some fantasy into the mix when ramon himself magically leaving his bed and flying across the landscapes to the eventual sea where he suffered so many years ago the cruel twist of fate that has imprisoned him for three decades the film is not a complete downer with a sly wit and occasionally humorous tone throughout that doesn't the impact of the story's final act kudos also to the remarkable make up job by james and jo allen do a tremendous job in aging the vibrant bardem to an aging man to full effect that should get them an award nod br br bardem and deserve oscar nominations as two people with so much in common and despite julia being married to a loving doting husband that a pair of people so made for one another it is down right impossible they were never together to begin with that's just one of the that rings true but it is not by definition of the film as its whole it is a must see and one of the year's best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784507751464844 Review: as i expected would happen too many reviews of this film from professionals and amateurs alike have focused as much if not more on the film's ideology that's because the sea inside aka mar is a film about euthanasia specifically it's a true story about an infamous named ramón sampedro who fought for many years for the right to assisted suicide who was denied that right by the spanish court and who well i don't want to ruin the ending of the film for you br br the real life sampedro a national debate on euthanasia in spain now with producer director writer composer editor alejandro los 1997 and the others 2001 biopic the sea inside another aid has been provided in the international debate on this hot button issue br br but as i keep saying to deaf ears your opinion pro or con on the film's ideology shouldn't affect your rating of the film you're not supposed to be rating the philosophical or political messages that wants to make you're supposed to be rating the film as a film maybe that's a bit too idealistic as none of us can likely completely divorce our from our ideological but idealistic or not that's the goal br br so forget about the philosophical and political issues for a moment as a film has turned in one of his most elegant and mature works to date he does not focus on societal debates he does not focus on legal political struggles he focuses on sampedro as a man living out his days confined to a bed in his brother's home br br sampedro played here in an amazing performance by javier bardem was a as the film begins he has been a for 26 years that condition was brought about as shows us through marvelously shot flashbacks by a diving accident sampedro was distracted by a beautiful woman the water dove in snapped his neck and almost drowned as a he eventually began writing poetry some of which was published in a book entitled el letters from hell in real life book became a best seller in spain perhaps taking artistic work as a cue has created an elegantly poetic film br br most of the sea inside is set inside bedroom the focus in these scenes is complex and sublime performance as a bardem is limited to moving his head and talking he has mastered subtle changes of expression and to convey a deep character with a intellectual approach to life bardem and have sampedro often philosophical in understated speech but there's always a combination of a wicked sense of humor passion for the aesthetic including music and women and a sadness and even occasionally bitterness not far below the surface different underlying emotions occasionally break through like waves on the skin of the ocean br br the people sampedro with most frequently this in complex ways these others include his sister in law mabel who has been his chief caretaker since accident his brother josé who is one of the vocal to wish to die and with whom there is an underlying unresolved issue it seems like maybe josé was the one to save sampedro from drowning his nephew javier who is perhaps the most understanding towards him a right to die advocate clara a pro lawyer julia whom he wanted because she had a disease cerebral dominant with and and would thus by more and who he falls in love with and rosa lola a local woman who works at a and as a dj who heard about him from the media who wants to convince him to desire to live and who falls in love with him br br the bulk of the film consists of these characters interacting with sampedro in his room there are also a few other characters including father who remains oddly distant and a notorious and media conscious priest francisco josé who does his best to change mind via philosophy theology in a scene often mistakenly characterized as comic it has an attendant comic element but the scene is primarily very serious br br that most of the film takes place in room gives the couple significant changes in setting greater impact room has a nice big window which he says he is satisfied with as an observation point on the world maybe even more importantly he regularly imagines the window as a launching pad through which he flies across the to the ocean which he always loved and which has been the most influential force in his life it provided his living when he was younger and took his away gives us a fantastical sequence of sampedro imagining one of his flights to the sea it is beautifully shot with low angles presumably from a helicopter of the hills rushing by until we follow a stream to the wide open ocean which in this film represents freedom the infinite and natural forces br br the other significant change of setting arrives with sampedro finally taking to a wheelchair he otherwise refused them saying they mocked his to make an appearance in court to help plead his case gives us a poignant melancholy travelogue shot of sampedro viewing life and the world in action from the car window br br whether you agree with euthanasia or not it's difficult to deny that this is a well acted well scripted and well constructed film you may not believe that it's a ten and that's even more unlikely if you disagree with euthanasia but it's still worth watching as a fine example of artistic sophisticated film making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780762791633606 Review: facts i mar relates the well known at least in spain story of ramón sampedro a who killed himself helped by some friends after 28 years by his condition judges had denied several times his of active euthanasia br br facts ii mar becomes the movie of the year in spain everyone talks about it politicians singers ordinary people everyone likes it even the opinions are the film wins a lot of prizes golden globe oscar goya and annoys catholic community and life lovers a star is born br br facts iii the intensity and the quality of the actors in mar are just amazing and this makes mi wonder how come we have to watch the same bad young actors in the most of spanish latest movies i don't know if javier bardem is a great actor or a great there's quite a difference between one thing or the other anyway his job is just impressive as well as lola or the job of all the guest this is the actors selection the strong point in movie br br facts iv alejandro learned his lesson there at the cinema school there's no doubt about it he's got a privileged brain he takes good control of each and every one of the technical aspects he knows what the audiences want he knows how to touch the right chord even if that turns him into such a just like spielberg is one of idols br br facts and v if you criticize a movie such as mar it will seem like you have any kind of trouble with the moral issue the story tells about there's a trap in this kind of pictures you have to between the movie itself and the moral concepts if you don't like schindler's list that does not mean that you agree with hitler's philosophy or do you so for me it is a good film and an extraordinary story since it is a real story that makes it much more extraordinary self kind and everything but neutral no matter what or bardem have said about it those characters that are not in favor of euthanasia come to no good at all 50 hard 50 way too sentimental br br epilogue mar wouldn't be by no mean in my ranking of the best 50's spanish movies of all time nobody has special merits in the story but ramon sampedro himself he is the movie now alejandro is gonna become the more international spanish director ever maybe he'll go to live to hollywood but some of us would like to watch him filming a simple story without bit final twists without living dead nor dying alive the others is still his best movie br br my rate 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994200587272644 Review: this movie tells about the real life story of ramon sampedro who lived for 27 years lying in bed after having broken his neck and fights a battle to get legal permission for someone that can with his death br br javier bardem is one of best actors of his generation consider this he has to carry this movie with only his face unbelievable that he didn't even got an oscar nomination now we can all see that the academy is a joke the supporting cast was terrific the optimistic rosa his lawyer julia the rest of the family each and everyone has his her own opinion about the fact that ramon wants to die br br whether your for or against euthanasia put your opinions aside because this movie deserves to be seen by people all over the world half way through the movie i started crying and it didn't stop until the credits rolled this movie is so heartbreaking but also wonderful to watch and i can't wait to see it again i give it a 9 10 and in my opinion it is by far the best film of the year so far Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966905951499939 Review: the true story of a spanish ramón sampedro who fought for decades for the right to be this film along with the best picture winner of the same year million dollar baby caused a stir that year with their depictions of disabled persons death both for the disabled and unfortunately for the disability conservative pro life groups both films and their oscar nominations the nominations also came during the entire terry debacle just to put it all in some historical perspective the protests especially from the disability groups against million dollar baby make some sense – the film clearly depicted without the life of a as worthless the film's central character maggie fitzgerald becomes a doesn't seem to get any counseling whatsoever no help whatsoever and immediately wants to die the film is honestly pretty dumb and the sea inside based on the true story is certainly a lot more thoughtful on the subject it most likely got into the same category as million dollar baby without its protesters having even seen it an incredibly common phenomenon the film does give time to many different sides of the argument and it immediately declares that the wish to die is that of the protagonist and the protagonist alone it is guilty of a couple of crimes though and i'd still understand why disability groups could have a problem with it first and foremost there's the protagonist's meeting with a bishop i don't look kindly on the way he's depicted his wheelchair is depicted as absurd and there's almost a comic sequence where his effeminate boy toy servants are dragging him in his chair up the stairs he can't even reach the room in which ramón is located and one of the boy toys is forced to carry the conversation between them i had to think gee maybe if ramón lived in a slightly more wheelchair accessible household he wouldn't spend his entire life in bed and might find life more fulfilling who knows how closely the film depicts the reality director the others also includes some laughable scenes that try to make this film about suicide more life affirming like a cross cut sequence where ramón looks thoughtful and his baby is born but besides a few ugly moments the film is very good it hurts that someone may want to die when they have the ability to bring so much joy and insight into the lives of others however in the end our lives do belong to us shouldn't we have the right to choose the film's strongest asset is its supporting characters and the actors who play them it depicts how fight and decisions affect those around him with a beautiful precision the family members in particular are great and final departure from them is absolutely heartbreaking and had me in tears my favorite performance in the film comes from lola whom i also felt gave the best or at least certainly most performance in last year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742928743362427 Review: the sea inside a film by alejandro amenabar br br almodovar has always single handed the flag for spanish cinema for years now out of nowhere came amenabar genres and injecting some new blood to the otherwise spanish industry now in a big gamble he switches from psychological terror to social drama well the big ones would be are audiences ready to embrace the swing and more important can he hold the flag this is the story of ramon sampedro a sailor that in his twenties was paralyzed from the neck down in an accident at the sea and his fight with the spanish government for the right to end his life the story has the traces of an afternoon made for tv melodrama and the only way this is going to work is through words and honest performances and they both come in spades gil and amenabar co write in a way where the audience is not meant to be lead blind to a death end but they are encouraged to make up their own minds in the process and that is a brilliant stroke this is not a movie pro death but a movie in favour of the ultimate illusions of our time liberty there is a few laughs spare a long the way like when the church comes home in a wheel chair to sampedro beliefs but is mostly a valley of tears through out punches coming from all fronts even when you think you are safe his father that to that point didn't make any sense comes up with the most moving line of the entire movie it is a heartbreaking experience specially when sampedro seems more full of life than most the people wandering the streets and everyone around him tries to convince him of the wonders of life even those who are helping him to but when you strip a man of his the film is almost exclusively built on close ups bringing a claustrophobic feeling that makes the audience more sympathetic with sampedro that's for the actors a huge challenge that must construct their whole performances with their eyes and the eyes don't lie bardem was not granted his second oscar nomination probably in favour of eastwood but in my opinion he was the only one who could have shadowed fox this role reminds me of the great gregory peck in to kill a mockingbird where the acting looked effortless and i reckon bardem has reached that status where the line of what is acting and what is real has become completely blur i was never fond of his early work but since live flesh he is on a roll los al sol the dancer upstairs and the oscar nominated before the night falls made him an international star and although he and banderas come from the same almodovar background is fascinating to see how different paths they took and how bardem has now become a real reference for spanish cinema in the whole world a golden globe 14 jury prize at venice and probably an oscar with permission from the chorus boys amenabar directs co write edits and puts music to a high caliber drama he has pull it what about some science fiction now whose life is it anyway Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778578281402588 Review: in spain the former sailor ramón sampedro javier bardem has been for twenty eight years and is fighting in court for his right of practicing euthanasia through an association that defends the freedom of choice and by his friend clara ramón is introduced to the lawyer that is defending his cause julia who has a fatal disease and meets rosa lola a lonely worker that has been abused by men their relationship changes the behavior and viewpoint of life of rosa and julia br br the chilean alejandro is in my opinion one of the best contemporary directors his filmography released in brazil is composed by excellent and original movies los the others and mar javier bardem is probably the best actor in spain in the present days their association produced this sensitive drama about a very theme the right of committing euthanasia this drama is never corny or depressive since the screenplay uses humor as a relieve in the most dramatic situations the performances of the cast are perfect with characters having and defending different positions regarding this unpleasant theme the dialogs and lines are very solid and intelligent i noted in imdb plot outline that this movie is based on the real life story of ramón sampedro unfortunately neither the movie nor the dvd gives this important information my vote is nine br br title brazil mar sea inside Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619837403297424 Review: this is a perfectly watchable adventurous movie to watch with a great cast and a good story based on true events br br it's interesting to note that the story of the movie is based on true events it's above all for most part an adventurous story with all of the usual ingredients you would expect from an adventurous movies set in an arabic world so lots of sword fighting good old fashioned honor religion and a rich proud country but the movie is also filled with humor to make the movie a light and pleasant one to watch br br the constant cutting back and forth between the morocco plot involving sean connery and candice berger and the american plot line involving theodore roosevelt brian keith wasn't the best possible approach in my opinion the two things have totally different paces totally different characters it are just totally different worlds of course both story lines are connected and focuses on the same thing but the contrast between the two worlds is just too big to let it work out it doesn't at all times make the movie feel connected and a bit disjointed the american plot line is most of the time more political while the plot line is purely adventurous and action filled in the end you could perhaps even wonder what the whole point or roosevelt in this movie was seem that john milius is just a big admirer of him often the american plot line would take away most of the pace out of the far more interesting and more action filled fast paced plot line after all john milius always has been at his best as an action director br br it isn't until way through that the movie fully gets on steam the most and largest action of the movie then kicks in especially the large scale end battle does not disappoint i wish the entire movie was like this that way this movie would had also been a better known one no doubt br br the movie has a great jerry goldsmith musical score that is perhaps way better known than the actual movie itself the movie is also a good looking one with great production design and nice looking action and battle sequences in it the movie only costs 4 000 000 to make but that is really hard to believe considering the settings and size of the movie i mean john milius his best known movie conan the barbarian cost about 20 000 000 to make but was a far more campy looking one and was less impressive on its scale br br quite funny to see an arabic speak with a big fat scottish accent but hey it's sean connery so you just simply tend to accept this he suits his role well so does candice bergen it's always hard for a female character to come across as believable and work out in a movie such as this one but she manages also john huston plays a great role in this movie br br a perfectly fine watchable movie br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9948628544807434 Review: alejandro amenabar the young and talented spanish director clearly shows us he is a serious film maker anyone doubting it should have a look at his latest film the sea inside this is a movie that has been rewarded with numerous accolades not only in spain but throughout the world wherever this wonderful movie has been shown br br if you have not seen the film perhaps you would like to stop here br br ramon sampedro is a man confined to bed being he depends on the kindness of strangers for everything since his accident ramon only thinks in one thing alone how to end his life this is the moral issue at the center of the story based on the real ramon life br br mr amenabar tells the story from point of view there is nothing here that is false or manipulative on his part after all he relies on facts that were well known in his country as this case became a cause in favor of euthanasia a theme that no one in that country wanted to deal with in spain br br with its background of being a predominantly roman catholic country spain has evolved into one of the most democratic societies in europe a distinction that is more notable because of its long years dominated by a dictator yet in spite of the advances in that society the idea of taking one's own life is something not clearly understood by the majority of its citizens who still considered this subject as something that could not be done in their country br br ramon sampedro was a man that loved life he lived an intense life as a young man when he enlisted as a sailor to discover the world having no money this was the only way for him to see other lands experience other cultures love affair with the sea is something that people in learn to love from their childhood imagine how that same friendly sea is the one that takes away life as he knew it in a second ramon goes from a vibrant young man into a vegetable br br family is shattered by the experience suddenly they must leave everything aside to take care of him at home his brother and sister in law are stoic people that deal with the situation as a matter of fact their lives become something of an afterthought because life comes first they tend to the sick man without protesting or blaming ramon for the sacrifices they must make to keep him alive br br that is why in their minds the can't comprehend wishes to end it all haven't they given up having a normal life to take care of him this moral issue heavily on these and simple people because in their minds they are doing what came naturally br br the second subject of the movie is the legal issue of the euthanasia and the well meaning people that suddenly enter life in their desire to help him put an end to his suffering there's julia the lawyer who is herself handicapped and suffers from a rare there is rosa the fish worker who becomes infatuated with ramon br br javier bardem makes a brilliant ramon sampedro his transformation is total we don't doubt from one moment he is no one else but the paralyzed man on that bed mr bardem can only use his face in order to convey all the emotions trapped inside ramon mr bardem makes this man real this is perhaps javier best role of his career he surpasses his own award winning performance as the late cuban poet he portrayed in before night falls br br in the supporting roles makes an impressive appearance as julia the woman fighting her own physical problems lola is also effective as rosa the kindred soul that loves ramon deeply as brother shows a man at a crossroads of his own life mabel makes a compassionate the sister in law that never asks anything of life but tends to ramon without questioning why she has to do it at all br br mr amenabar also has composed the haunting music score for the film he is a man that never cease to surprise one wonders what his next project will be but one wishes him success in whatever he might decide to do in the future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.950165331363678 Review: i had the privilege to watch mar last friday and i am still shocked by its beauty the powerful work of every single actor and actress and unbelievable ability to narrate the story of ramón sampedro who was well known in spain for asking for a legal euthanasia lost the court cause and eventually died in front of a camera drinking a glass with poison freezing all our hearts with his determination not to go on living forever because of an accident br br before watching the movie i was already mesmerized by the strong in its title which i would translate as into the sea and not as some suggest out to sea and which is taken from an original poem written by the man this story is about then i watched the movie oh my friends this is cinema with a capital c the narration flows to take you to the heart of every single character sampedro reincarnated in a bardem that you forget from the very beginning is in the center as a man full of sense of humour and full of hope and his hope is to die because for him the life he is living is not worthy to be lived the rest of the characters but one dance around him and respect his decision because they see him as a human independent being forgetting he depends on the others for everything even though they do love him so much and this is what the movie is about love you can feel it you can breathe it in the skin of every character you witness the growing of the feeling within three women who meet him in the movie the member of the association that defend his right to die with dignity his friend her story in the movie is the hope for us the lucky ones that can live a normal life in this world rosa the woman who meets a good man in the middle of her list of broken relationships and pain in the hands of all the men who used her and despised her julia the woman who shares a tragic destiny with ramón and eventually acts in a way we cannot but only understand br br however before meeting these women ramón knew what was love like because you cannot meet him without loving him and he is deeply loved by his family four characters unique in their and bravery each with their own thoughts about his decision each thought respectable in its own way because the terrible thing about this story is that nobody is to blame for what happened that sadly life sometimes is that terrible from this familiar quartet i specially liked mabel work as sister in law a terrific performance br br i would like to draw attention to three episodes that are for me the best climax points i have seen in a long time and if you haven't seen the movie don't read this pass over this paragraph and read again from the next one starting mar let the movie show its secrets to you the episodes i loved were 3 the best love scene i have seen in a movie when i really felt love invading the screen is when ramón dreams awake that he is flying to meet julia in the beach and they kiss each other 2 speaking by phone with ramón the day before he is going to do it and he tells her it is better they say goodbye at that very moment not to put her in trouble with the authorities and then she knows it is the last time they are going to talk and she has fought for his right to die but she does not want to lose him because she loves him as a true friend and even though she is respecting his decision at all cost 1 the best a young ramón in the beach looking at his girlfriend under the sun jumping to the water from the rocks to a sea that is we see the crash we hear his voice recalling what happened and claiming he should have died that very moment the face of bardem face downward shown to us from the bottom and the hand of a friend who pulls him from the forehead and brings him back to a life that will be a hell for him in the next 30 years there are many others like the impressive ending in spite of the fact that in spain we know too well what ramon did br br mar did not deceive me amenabar never does but this time he has to thank the actors that took part in the project and who maybe took it personally because this is not just a movie it is an to a man who died alone when he was asking to die legally which meant for him as bardem pointed out dying with the people he loved and who loved him around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690549969673157 Review: this story about a man's 28 year struggle for a death that would him from his already dead body becomes a masterpiece to be remembered thanks to a team of artists in a state of grace directed written edited and scored by alejandro amenabar it touches you from the very first images and doesn't leave your eyes and your heart to rest until the last credits thanks to alejandro and a group of wonderful actors and actresses at their best bardem is an acting animal one of those few comedians that can make a masterpiece from almost any character the supporting actresses are great in their roles and the story is told with such a sensibility that one laughs and cries in the same minute as we used to do with the great old masterpieces the year's best film in all senses 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857370853424072 Review: this small quiet movie grows into a masterpiece on human dignity it is intelligently structured filled with meaningful little details and important side plots it tells a story of one man with great humanity without itself politically but life as a precious right not an obligation and individual's right to choose it enjoys the richness of different landscapes mental and physical and languages important detail outstanding acting by each of the actors especially unbelievable javier bardem his screen presence has such a force that you forget that this is fiction the movie has a wonderful rhythm it is beautifully shot and outstandingly directed it takes real talent to make a movie on such a difficult theme with understanding humour and heart six stars out of five Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711200594902039 Review: director and co writer alejandro amenabar didn't make things easy for viewers of his taut a bit overlong but very disturbing story accurately based on a spanish man's struggle to obtain assisted suicide mar the sea inside is gripping and its impact far exceeds the time spent in the theater br br with the award winning canadian movie the barbarian folks got to see a family along with a of devoted friends address the wish of a beloved albeit man to end his life in that movie the center of attention suffered from progressive cancer and his descent into a terminal stage was fast emotional as the scenes were death was inevitable the question was how gentle could it be made through intervention br br ramon sampedro brilliantly played by javier bardem is a different story for well over two decades he's been a because of a diving accident very sharp viewers may detect a terrible irony as to why he ended in that condition because of his dive once a world traveler and lover of beautiful women he now lies trapped in an body his every need attended to by a truly devoted family who willingly surrender much of their privacy and time to sustain their beloved relation br br rosa lola a single mom of two small boys enters the sampedro household out of what might have been mere curiosity to learn about the paralyzed man's plight but she becomes both an emotionally supportive centerpiece for ramon as well as an amusing but occasionally aggravating presence a nice performance by br br the problem of course is that sampedro isn't sick in the normal sense he may well live for decades more with proper care so his softly but voiced desire to end his life with dignity creates a moral dilemma for friends and relatives who not surprisingly react from different ethical and religious perspectives br br ramon is the poster of a group dedicated to changing laws concerning assisted suicide death with dignity is their gene clara is a sensitive activist who enlists the aid of pro julia julia has her own health issues which carry an but catastrophic happily married to a devoted spouse she bonds emotionally with her client br br what follows is an sensitive interplay of values and emotions ramon lives with his brother and wife their teenage son not the intellectual ramon is and his aged dad who can't stop grieving over his son's descent into absolute helplessness br br the moral and legal issues are played out through excellent acting and short vignettes including a courtroom scene in which triumphs over any interpretation that might take into account feelings and views it may be spain but the issues are alive in most countries including the u s br br especially amusing is a shouted first floor to bedroom debate between ramon with a drop in priest also a but one whose dogma casually masks the absence of a soul br br special kudos to mabel sister in law for a authentic portrayal of a strong woman who holds the family together and the same compliment extends to julia who from objective advocate to close friend to a woman towards a dark fate br br the director no value allowing each character full range to express his or her feelings effectively and at times like dead man walking this movie can support any view about its deadly subject br br no one can stop a person from committing suicide if he she is determined but the universal tragedy of the world's is that without assistance life in a body in which only the heart beats and only the head can move is a sentence no court could pronounce on the most depraved of criminals br br the cinematography is well matched to the story and the beautiful scenes are an intended contrast to the limited views the once globe ramon experiences from his special bed br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993753969669342 Review: greetings again from the darkness director alejandro amenabar creates life against all odds in this based on a true story version of one man's struggle to control his destiny the great javier bardem is fascinating to watch in his role as ramon his eyes and head movements leave little doubt what is going on in his mind the dream and fantasy sequences are not overused so prove very effective in explaining why he wants what he wants rather than force us to answer the euthanasia question the real question posed is what is love at every turn we see people in love looking for love or dying to be loved the script is tight and keeps the film moving despite being filmed mostly in one room the supporting cast is wonderful and we truly feel their pain and how each family member deals with decision this is a gem and deserves to be seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868016242980957 Review: many more eloquent reviews than this have described the quite spectacular acting casting and styling of this film it appears that the only negative reviews focus on a perceived in the film's handling of the core moral question euthanasia br br this film is bar the final scenes meticulous in belief that he's not making some grand point but merely that for him a life devoid of dignity is a life not worth living we as viewers see an enormous amount of dignity in his life we see family and friends and culture and but for its physical limitations a life fully lived central to the tragedy of this film is that there is really only one person who thinks that life is not worth living and that is him br br to watch this film and say that the only counter argument comes from the visit of a bumbling priest is a nonsense the visit is pure farce a direct assault on the simplicity of the spanish catholic church's response to the issue of euthanasia however the sister's parting words to the priest momentarily expose the powerful life' sentiments quietly the entire film we are constantly encouraged to see the hope and the beauty of a life lived with love as the film progresses we may gradually be encouraged to understand reasoning but we are never to his decision br br i do not remember a film which moved me and provoked me as much as this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9258406758308411 Review: if you go to the cinema to be entertained amused so as to fill up your time do not go out of your way to watch this film br br if you go to the cinema to appreciate the depths of human kind the feelings of real people to explore the of personalities if you go to the cinema to absorb magnificent photography be sure to put this film very high on your list preferably in first place the experience is profoundly rewarding causing the intelligent viewer to make diverse over the meaning of life itself with alejandro has surpassed the best he has done to date and even redeemed certain in his earlier films which smacked a little of being aimed at hollywood this is not the case with this visual poem put to music hollywood could never get anywhere near the effect of this inspired human and humane story br br in no way should one interpret as an for euthanasia this story based on the real life of the fisherman ramón sampedro is a cry from the bottom of the heart for life and love a reaching out for human compassion for understanding emotions sampedro was an articulate and intelligent man who after a diving accident off the rocks of the coast as a young man was condemned to live the next 27 years in bed a 2001 tv was the first version of this man's life on which i have already commented however has succeeded remarkably at portraying this man with his permanent enigmatic smile and witty sense of humour in an equally articulate and intelligent way br br and javier bardem rose to the occasion met the challenge head on complete with a accent producing an electrifying compelling enthralling performance such that the actor and the fisherman become into being the same person on screen here indeed is an occasion to your cap and softly bardem is driven on in his task by a magnificent cast especially lola mabel los al sol and clara and accents taking prominent part br br produces wonderful dialogues as these six among themselves one on one or in groups with excellent chemistry thus demonstrating that this young chilean born spanish director is an artist who knows what he is at and how to get his results his global concept of the film includes his own music interspersed with pieces by beethoven and on record player br br whilst viewing i found myself a couple of times comparing him and this film with stephen and his masterpiece 'the i refer to the way in which the dialogues work with and passion and that careful sense of timing in each scene br br javier photography is superb as usual as i have mentioned elsewhere on imdb he does not simply film the events and scenes he captures even the feelings and the atmosphere of the moment deftly catches that look in the eyes light and shadows such that his work behind the camera is at once another player in the story a superb artist br br is another landmark in the history of spanish cinematography among the best five or six works of art produced here in the last 25 years this film places itself alongside such cinematographic art as de las 'a los que and i think i must add mis br br superbly orchestrated story of a real man and those who loved him around his not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801890850067139 Review: when i watch this movie i too get excited when seen bed scenes of miss world she has beautiful and charming body when cute lady do bed scenes and show her fully nude body i think male have hard to resist i think its time for cute girls like also do nude scenes at least no one wants to c nude body of ugly women like to c in bandit queen i concur with what b has said the movie is portrayed in a way which appears to be a kind of on the original content emotions aren't conveyed properly i guess a couple of not so good performances also contributed to its mediocrity in my view would have been a much better choice for such a role instead of aishwarya rai in some of her scenes she looks a bit lusty which is not ultimately what the movie should have portrayed i also noticed a bit of over acting in some of her scenes i'm a bitter critic of aishwarya rai can't help it sorry for that was a good movie by and i saw after seeing i was not at all impressed Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.12820129096508026 Review: i saw this movie at the film festival in italian speaking part of switzerland br br aishwarya rai is good looking br br i rate this movie 7 10 because of its nice moments br br spoilers ahead br br it has some really nice cinematic moments in it specially at the end br br though my general feeling is this is too long over 2 hours and 40 minutes and containing too much dialogs and nearly no dancing at all br br clearly a bollywood movie like or is quite a different kind of movie compared with Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8198239803314209 Review: writer director john milius takes a little known incident from american history and wildly in all the right ways the result is a grand adventure tale that showcases two of its stars in memorable larger than life roles sean connery as the wily arab with an inexplicable scottish and brian keith as president theodore roosevelt for the chance to put that big stick to good use br br aided by billy williams' glorious widescreen cinematography and a magnificent score by the always reliable jerry goldsmith this early effort seemed the of a talent to rank with contemporaries lucas coppola and spielberg although milius served up tantalizing glimpses of his ability in scripts for johnson and apocalypse now his career seemed to take a downward turn not long after he started directing ultimately on dreck like conan the barbarian and red dawn br br here's hoping that he will again find his way Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.682258129119873 Review: its a very sensitive portrayal of life with or desires what does one do with desire in a culture and society with rigid one husband finds outlet with the immigrant since immigrants don't belong or aren't accepted they don't need to conform and dam their desires the other husband looks for solace in spirituality and tries to his desire into nothingness it fails of course and he breaks down in the last scene for multiple reasons sita still cared enough for him to find that moment to let him know that he is not responsible for her deviant outlet to her blocked desires the mother in her still couldn't find the strength to destroy his myth she sees him as a child who is glorifying himself in his lust control but should she give him the opportunity to finally grow up both the wives find courage and through their shared rejection by their husband br br but the final act of rejection was by the grandmother she could not break free from her mindset to accept desire a decade and more of receiving care was not enough to break the of her culture br br seems like it was easiest for the to let his desires flow since he's anyway damned by his culture being at the bottom of the hierarchy since there is anyway no respect and expectations might as well taste sin Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8092275261878967 Review: it seems a lot of europeans and americans see indian movies for the wrong reason i see some people are complaining that this movie did not have any dance sequence a class apart from their hindi counterparts movies tend to be more realistic is one of the best young directors in india being widely known for his choice of subjects for the movies and the strength of his scripts is a perfect example a faithful adaptation of the nobel novel dealing with the pursuit of sexual pleasure of a widow the director gives a new dimension to the much acclaimed and controversial work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710260033607483 Review: its very tough to portray a novel along cinematographic lines and if you forget an obscure production of 1967 then its the first time that has been done on a grand scale overall the sets looked fantastic with the right touches for making a successful period drama so used to doing crass commercial stuff made a good effort i saw the version and found that voice was dubbed which made her dialog delivery a bit poor while the director did a good job portraying each of the characters with finesse yet there was very little in the way of meaningful plot probably a lack of the story itself however the development of the characters including those with minor roles seem to be the strongest point its tough to make some stories into films as only the visual parts seem to get realized Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6269466876983643 Review: the hindi version of the film is minutes set in in the early the film based on novel draws an analogy between the british of india and the of women an educated and beautiful woman becomes a widow within a year of her marriage but she does not accept the constraints imposed on her as a widow by her society the film has a beautiful look to it but perhaps aishwarya rai is out of her depth in portraying strong character with its subtle combination of idealism and idealism does not come across and as a result the analogy between women and remains somewhat buried Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497819542884827 Review: what do you do if you're aishwarya rai coming off of a blockbuster film like with some skeptical critics still relentlessly unsatisfied with your astounding performance or convinced by your strong screen presence and stellar acting skills what do you do go home sit down and no if you're aishwarya rai you sign yourself up for the next strong period piece that comes along and continue to prove yourself worthy of all the praise kudos great scripts and equally great roles and that's just what she did with and in a passion where she stars and shines as a young widow who causes controversy way ahead of her time directed by who later goes on to direct her in the equally stellar in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678856730461121 Review: i bought the dvd a long time ago and finally got around to watching it i really enjoyed watching this film as you don't get the chance to see many of the more serious better quality bollywood films like this very well done and but i would say you need to pay attention to what is going on as it is easy to get lost when you start watching the movie don't do anything else i would actually advise people to read all the reviews here including the ones with spoilers before watching the movie sen gave her first great performance that i have seen aishwarya was easily at her best all performances were strong directing and cinematography go watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9456472396850586 Review: i concur with what b has said the movie is portrayed in a way which appears to be a kind of on the original content emotions aren't conveyed properly i guess a couple of not so good performances also contributed to its mediocrity in my view would have been a much better choice for such a role instead of aishwarya rai in some of her scenes she looks a bit lusty which is not ultimately what the movie should have portrayed i also noticed a bit of over acting in some of her scenes i'm a bitter critic of aishwarya rai can't help it sorry for that was a good movie by and i saw after seeing i was not at all impressed Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15612414479255676 Review: i saw 2 hour version of i cannot say that is long the movie has a certain natural pace to it and does not seem to at any time the costume and the set are reminiscent of what we would see in old movies br br aishwarya rai has done a good job of acting it is indeed a mature role with enough scope for acting within the story the script also supports the story very well acts as the unfortunate widow whose husband dies in the first year of marriage the movie is about the passions and desires of such a character and the conflict she faces with the downtrodden condition of widows in those times br br her best friend in this movie is played by sen has also been well handled her innocence and her admiration of capability to speak english and act educated has been done very well these are indeed some of the prevailing of those times we can see how far we have come from such an era br br the movie speaks of liberation as subtle line of the story i found the development of the story very similar to also written by it does rope in some action from the independence struggle and puts in contrast the struggle for indian independence against the silent struggle for rights br br a well made movie definitely worth watching acting par excellence has handled the story with great care yet another classic from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789522886276245 Review: – a passion play br br based on novel of the same name this is a classic tale of deception adultery and relationship exploitation set in director transformed the nobel acclaimed literature into a delightful visual treat br br story deals with the society through his central character the rebellious widow who wants to live a life of her own we are taken into the picturesque part of where we meet our heroine the beautiful young widow aishwarya rai br br despite her gorgeous looks two handsome men the rich and his friend toto denied marrying her br br chooses a naive sen over and marries her leaving behind the country life the free spirited accompanies mother to as a caretaker soon her friendship with flourishes it looks like the two addressing each other as sand in the eyes share an enduring bond the english speaking captures a special place in the house but soon she her real face manipulating good natured gets closer with and fulfills her sexual desires br br when she is thrown out by the enraged mother of seeks solace from a reluctant the remaining part of the story shows how the lives of these four characters and in an unimaginable aishwarya walks through the manipulative rebellious lady still gaining the viewer's a ballet elegance the other lead sen and toto equally brilliant in their characters br br while penned this story at the turn of the 20th century the very idea of widow marriage was a taboo even among the upper class narrating the freedom movement in parallel the author asserts the importance of individual freedom from the caged life kudos to the art director who gave life to the early 20th century and applause to the cinematographer for capturing those sets with verve br br this play ' by has been converted to the screen by the filmmaker without loosing its originality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.914827823638916 Review: was shown at the washington dc april 15 2005 the director was there to give a short introduction and answer questions afterwards br br as always i think aishwarya did a fantastic job i can understand those who think she should be been more aggressive or more bitchy but would that really be realistic in possible maybe realistic i'm not so sure i think her interpretation was valid although there could certainly be other ways to do it br br i hate to use the word but this was the most of the indian movies i have seen so far i know a fair amount of indian history hindu religion etc but the level of detail here was far beyond me clearly you would have a much better understanding of the movie if you were familiar with and its customs esp as they were c i missed a lot of things one of them being the fact that the mother in law would want in the house as sort of a counter weight to her daughter in law br br spoilers had several things to say that explained the movie much better for me first the original version was 20 minutes longer so what was left out apparently three main things a beginning segment where aishwarya leaves e for according to the director different characters are speaking w vs e setting up some of the political comments later of course all of this is lost in the hindi version and certainly to a non indian like me it wouldn't have mattered anyway but a set up of the situation sure would have next there was a segment where was writing a poem a sign of her independence etc finally some more business about the so although some people think it was too long i think the original longer version would have been clearer br br the women's hair was apparently another sign again the mother in law had short hair short hair for hindu widows her sister also a widow had longer hair more modern and of course aishwarya had extremely long waist length hair rejection of status of br br the ending really threw me all of a sudden who had never had a political thought is writing a political whoa explained that he was in at a film festival when the subtitles were done the subtitles use the word country throughout letter gosh said a more appropriate word would have been i forget his exact word something like self or independence she was talking about her own liberation and finding herself not about india and the british so why does just disappear the day after finding again apparently because during her stay on the she realizes that she doesn't need a man any man to define complete her she can just be herself so she rejects who she threw herself at a few months before and just goes off of course i'm not sure how she buys her next meal but that's another question br br the red again she buys represents revolution as well as passion i'm not 100 sure why she puts the on the dying woman but perhaps she is rejecting passion revolution the binoculars which uses throughout the movie to watch and the boat on the etc she is being a voyeur to see a life she yearns for but can't have at the end i missed this she leaves the binoculars on the table with the letter showing that she doesn't need them any more she's going off to lead her own life br br finally the quote at the beginning saying how he for the ending apparently wrote this as a serial hooking his readers with the sexy widow bits but at the end he sold out to and had down at the feet of and begging their forgiveness one of his students wrote to taking him to task for his sell out ending and replied with his apology for the ending in the movie of course goes in the other direction Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46689078211784363 Review: i´ve been able to see this great movie at the in berlin and when i went out of the cinema i felt like being drugged down g i´ve really seen lots of movies and there are just a few call perfect like fight club or koyaanisqatsi subconscious cruelty is now one of them half of the people watching it in berlin went out of the room and i can understand this absolutely because it can be a real shock for someone living in his her perfect world day by day dreaming his her dreams not thinking bout the horror on our planet in our life i don´t think i have to describe the story of the film for you because of the people having already written on this page it´s a movie that shows everything and more gets 10 points from 10 be cool if you people who have also seen it loving it would write me an e mail so far i met anyone as impressed and pleased by it as i am finally sorry for my bad english not a studied person das gut so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9201915860176086 Review: this is one great sweeping movie you will remember for a long time it is about history america the change of times teddy roosevelt morocco a kidnapped american and her children and the leader of the with the blood of the prophet in his veins br br this movie is based on a true story like jesse james was a banker an american was kidnapped in morocco and the marines went part way to the of to rescue him so much for that you know hollywood sean connery is the and muslim leader candice is the guy who was kidnapped along with her two kids the son is rex grandson simon no less john huston is secretary of state with a great john huston style straight line at a state dinner watch out for it brian is teddy roosevelt all american all male a character that is an interesting commentary as modern as today br br the sweep and beauty of the desert and morocco are shown beautifully in the cinematography in this film which will stay with you a haunting and compelling memory the score is as sweeping and exotic as the images br br this is a story about two cultures both with grand ideas and historic pasts struggling for the future without an idea at all about one another in any event the struggle comes down to might versus ingenuity br br then at the last there is the little boy remember the little boy what do you think he thinks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.920745849609375 Review: i´ve seen this piece of perfection during the fantasy in berlin and when i went out of the cinema i felt like being drugged down i´ve seen a lot of films but there are just a few that call perfect like koyaanisqatsi or fight club subconscious cruelty is definitely one of them half of the people went out of the screening in berlin and i can understand them absolutely this is not a movie for normal people with dreams and illusions a person that is living in his her dreams day by day not wanting to see all the horror in our life and on our planet will be very shocked by this film if someone reads this now who has seen s c and also thinks it´s great just contact me so far i met anyone who shares my opinion be cool this film earns 10 points out of 10 finally really sorry for my bad english not a studied person das gut so g Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372725486755371 Review: the dreams of are to be feared when the right of his characters the left shocking images of blood dismemberment and various are released religion won't save you nor will mother nature or your own family dark poetry because that's what this film really is all institutions of br br is a current crowd pleaser on the horror fantasy festival circuit the film's opening meditation on madness is both well written and profound the protagonist's desire to profane the process which brought him into the hell he inhabits unfolds with horrific and credible from here the film continues deeper into the and tackles mother nature offers depictions of lusty pagan and writhing madness nature is exposed as blood drenched and violent in frightening enlightenment br br is disturbing to all and rewarding to those who see past the shock into the mature themes of life lust and madness this very worthy film explores deserves kudos for his special make up as do david for unnerving sound design and for score Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9617063999176025 Review: when you have waited years to see a film that you have heard on the grape about obviously your expectations are high right f k yeah but when this baby dropped through my door little did i know what f ed up visuals would grace my tv and warp my fragile mind first off is a film fan like all of us growing up on a diet of argento fulci lynch etc and it shows in this film but in a good way although i didn't really know what the hell was going on on my first watch of this gem i was just amazed by the visuals the lighting and of course the performances from everyone who was involved must have truly believed that he was going to push the boundaries in film making which trust me he does and that he was going to have a hard job convincing the actors to do the same br br so what can i tell you about subconscious cruelty well without spoiling it its a deep insight into the human psyche with images of violent and sexual madness which into madness a truly unforgettable experience br br keep you eye on he can only go onto better things br br i viewed the full uncut print of subconscious cruelty on a double disc dvd from films which is loaded with extras please note there is a censored hong kong release out there avoid this version Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9316882491111755 Review: i finally got hold of the excellent dvd of this film which is loaded with interesting extras i have read quite a lot about it and i unfortunately missed it at the stockholm film festival it doesn't quite deliver as i thought it would but it is still worth watching if you like strange and unique movies i much rather watch this again than any of the recent so called horror films out of hollywood these days what detracts from the experience for me is certain music cues which sound dated and rely too much on cheap sounds for me all these elements of the score could have been lifted out and replaced by david excellent sound design but that is just my opinion otherwise this is a daring angry picture with welcome meditative and poetic parts like the fading of the photograph sequence which is beautiful i look forward to seeing and i applaud mitch and for their efforts in producing non mainstream cinema they are a great inspiration as i soon embark on my own short film production Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749220013618469 Review: masterpiece of art gore this cat is definitely a talent to look out for we have in this several longer vignettes with some shorter this is all in all a very powerful film that relies on its intense graphic imagery and symbolism and it is not for all viewers br br the film kicks off with a short called eyeball very short segment that has a nude woman placed on a table naked an unseen woman's hand covers the woman's face with a red cloth and makes an in her out of which an eyeball stalk is i've got nothing too much to comment on this one due to its brevity br br human is one of the films and it is a totally unflinching portrayal of a perverse act committed by a disturbed man who has an incestuous love for his pregnant sister this is one of those must be seen to be believed type things i will say that this film has some of the best effects i've seen in an indie horror film but the subject matter will make this an undeniably unpleasant experience for most not me though i live for this br br rebirth could have been cut out of this film all together this is the film's weakest segment and it has a bunch of nude people f bloody holes in a field and whatnot very short but this one kind of blows the film's momentum br br right brain is one of the most profane of religious imagery that i have ever seen and it totally kicks ass think p christ or blood paintings of the virgin mary very hard sexual sexually violent gory imagery is presented in this piece and it is definitely not for anyone who will be offended by br br subconscious cruelty is one of the best films i've seen under the banner of extreme horror it will be a very film amongst horror fans and the public in general some will call it trash some will call it brilliant i don't see much middle ground i thought this film was pretty damn original and i will recommend it to anyone who is adventurous enough to try it 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989655613899231 Review: going into this movie i knew two things about it i knew that it was a real extreme flick and i knew that it was somewhat artsy both appeal to me in their own right but when placed together it can be something truly unique and this was damn right without a doubt unique like i said above it is an artsy film the way they used some intense sound it reminded me a lot of an film visually i haven't seen anything like it the cinematography and lighting were done very well the movie seriously uses visuals and sounds better than anything i've seen in a while especially when you consider the experience these young filmmakers had couple 20 year olds you really have to take your hat off to them br br the movie isn't easy to describe or even discuss there isn't an actual you could say it revolves around the right and left side of the brain and how they control your think it's four segments or four ideas brought alive through visual and extremes there is some talking hear and there but it's mostly a non speaking film br br the first segment is the shortest and it revolves a naked body and an eyeball try and guess what wrong the second segment is my favorite it involves a brother and a sister who looks a little like sarah silverman but with bigger boobs the brother is crazy and the sister is somewhat of a whore i would say this is the most extreme of all the segments and the most well made the gore effects in this one were great the third segment revolves around a bunch of naked people it up with mother earth it's probably considered the weakest of the bunch but still is smart and well made the fourth segment is probably the strongest of the film and i'd also say the deepest for myself i'll have to view this a couple times to understand what's truly being said i know that it tackles christianity in a way that would most likely make your mother or throw give it a try br br subconscious cruelty was recommended to me and i'm proud to say this is now in my movie collection it's extreme violent gory very sexual and surprisingly pretty damn thought provoking the next line i'm about to say has been used in almost every review i've read for this film this movie is not for everyone now ain't that the truth if you're into extreme films and or you're just a lover of film that wants to see something check this out 8 1 2 outta 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9564245939254761 Review: well it's safe to say that subconscious cruelty is one weird film supposedly an insight into the human mind subconscious cruelty is comprises four macabre and bizarre tales of the extreme the first segment entitled is really just a warm up but it's good in that it gives the viewer an idea of what to expect from the next three segments it simply sees a naked woman laid out on a table while another woman cuts into her and pulls out a human eyeball i've got no idea what the point is but it certainly makes for visceral viewing the following story is the best of the bunch and takes in the old favourite sick movie theme of incest the segment follows a man who lives alone with his pregnant sister he's repulsed by her pregnancy yet he wants to have sex with her anyway and naturally he gets his way this story stands out because of the monotonous and of narration as well as the ending which doesn't fail to deliver the shocks this segment is well acted well filmed and easily the highlight of subconscious cruelty br br naturally the next two sections aren't as good as the second one so the only way from there is down but director still manages to pull something out of the bag before the film ends he doesn't do it right away however as the third segment is the weakest of the film and simply sees a lot of people have sex with the ground it's very surreal and therefore memorable for that same reason but there doesn't seem to be a lot of point to it and i was in the mood for something a bit more morbid after the second section the film ends on a high however as while i'm not entirely sure what the point was the final segment features the film's best imagery this segment focuses on religion and certainly isn't for anyone that values it director has achieved something here as while this collection of four stories doesn't come together as a complete whole the film almost feels tasteful as it's shot in such an eloquent and eye catching manner the director would seem to have been imitating the highly respected surreal director luis buñuel albeit with gore rape and incest and if you ask me he hasn't done a bad job at all not for everyone but certainly worth a look for extreme fanatics Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7903119325637817 Review: subconscious cruelty has to be one of the most disturbing films i've ever seen and cannibal holocaust didn't bother me that much but there's a strange psychological element to subconscious cruelty this film your subconscious mind with shocking taboos surrealist visuals and one of the most unsettling film scores and sound designs repulsive at times yes but its visual flair can be compared to avant directors such as alejandro dario argento and david lynch take the most extreme elements of those 4 directors and throw in the graphic violence of a film by fulci and you might be able to guess what you're in for br br the film is divided into 4 parts the first part the eye is real short a narrator tells us about the the parts of the brain and its functions then a nude woman gets her stomach cut open and an eyeball is pulled out the second part human is kind of like the film eraserhead but with incest it deals with a man's sexual obsession with his pregnant sister where's when you need him the third part is my absolute favorite it reminds me of begotten and 1972 short film in this segment people have sex with the earth men bloody holes in the ground girls with tree branches the branches bleed when broken watch in horror as a man gives to a knife sticking out of a woman's vagina these people really know how to get in touch with nature br br the last part of the film is the most disturbing and at times it borders on hardcore pornography this part of the film made me think of the holy mountain sweet movie and cannibal holocaust i've never been more disturbed in my life by what i witnessed a business man gets his pulled apart by yuck and ouch two women on a christ figure and proceed to eat him like bread and him with a tree branch poor guy the last part was so extreme that if i ever watch the film again i'll have close my eyes or slightly fast forward and mitch davis are obviously very talented to think they did this project in there early 20's went on to direct the tarkovsky influenced 2002 which is a much better film and he co write the screenplay for nacho after dark horror masterpiece the abandoned subconscious cruelty is a fascinating and unsettling journey with images that come from the unthinkable realm of everyday human minds well sort of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717222452163696 Review: finally watched this shocking movie last night and what a disturbing it is and unbelievably bloody and some unforgettable scenes and a total assault on the senses looks like a movie from the minds of lynch specifically eraserhead and even a little of begotten what this guy does to his pregnant sister is beyond belief but then again did it really happen or is it his left and right sides doing battle that's the main theme of this piece of art to draw a fine line between fantasy and reality and what would happen if the right side of the brain that dreams and the reasoning and logical left side and the music in this movie is unbelievable a kind of electronic score that is absolutely perfect even though this movie is totally shocking and pretty disgusting in some of the most extreme scenes including hard core sex you will ever see in any movie i viewed it as a work of art and loved it and that music still amazes me i have to try and find the soundtrack if is available watching subconscious cruelty is a real event and not something the viewer will easily forget and a note to gorehounds this is a must have br br warning be careful buying this movie because some prints have on the graphic sex scenes and extreme gore especially the copies from the japanese release Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9699435234069824 Review: first off this film will not be for everybody there are scenes of extreme graphic violence and disturbing images that by their nature alone will turn off many possible potential viewers obviously from the reviews on this board subconscious cruelty has divided those that have seen it i'm among the ones who liked it very much for several different reasons i feel this was a very ambitious and quite competently pulled off undertaking for a bunch of 18 19 year olds with no budget and little experience i think that each aspect of the film the direction the acting though the character's performances are more to stage or free form performance because of the nature of the film the production the fx the score sound design all are far superior to many films i've seen that exceed these kids budget and experience ten fold i honestly haven't been this impressed with an art house style horror film since nacho genesis br br first off i'm not going to pretend to understand and or grasp all of the content in this film but knowing that this wasn't a straight narrative type of film when i went into it i wasn't disappointed with how it played out subconscious cruelty is 4 relatively short vignettes that all sort of revolve around the theory of right brain left brain lust anger psychosis vs restraint compassion normalcy to very briefly give a synopsis of each chapter br br eyeball basically just has a naked girl who has an eyeball cut out of her i'm sure it's symbolic of something i don't think i was paying that much attention at that point and this one blows by pretty quick br br the next episode human is a nihilistic horrific genuinely creepy story of a guy who's both in love with and repulsed by his pregnant sister who gives into his growing psychosis which leads up to the shocking conclusion of that particular chapter human is the best of the bunch in my book and will probably get under your skin the dead pan narrative dialog the growing tension as you know something horrible is going to happen but you're not quite sure what it is do yourself a favor and if you are interested in seeing this film don't do too much research on it come into it with an open mind and an iron stomach and i think you be pleasantly surprised especially with this particular episode br br rebirth has a bunch of people in a field screwing the ground and blowing trees and stuff apparently an arty interpretation of the rape of the earth or something to that effect not bad but this one is pretty short too and i sorta missed the point on it br br and right brain seems to be about religion and religious hypocrisy and also along with human has some of the hardest images messages of the whole feature br br eyeball isn't anything to write home about mainly because of it's very short running time but does make a decent into the insanity to come and rebirth is also kind of short and not quite as thought provoking but human especially and right brain are so off the wall and well done that they more than make up for the other parts i think the main reason that i liked this one so much is that as shocking repulsive violent and excessive as it is it is also done very beautifully and you can tell this was a real labor of love from those involved nothing about the film feels cheap or rushed and even if the content isn't completely it's undeniably original and that alone the points some in my book not that every weird art house film that has an unintelligible plot should be praised for it's originality but subconscious cruelty is the type of film that i do think i'll watch a few more times in the near future to see what other interpretations i may gain from it again this film is absolutely not for everyone with some very extreme scenes of gore murder rape incest imagery etc that is definitely there to shock the viewer into taking a harder look at this film i have to say it worked for me and i'm anxiously awaiting the collaboration that is rumored to come next check this one out if you have the stomach for it 9 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971187174320221 Review: i like the wind and the lion very much it was a good movie i thought that since i'm young and it was made so long ago i wouldn't like it all that good but after i saw it i was amazed of how good it was my family liked it my friends liked it everyone i showed it to liked it i liked it because it showed how arabs and people in was treated during the early by the germans french and even the americans if i was a high school history teacher i would definitely show it to my student's from a high point of view i give this movie a good 10 out of 10 my grandparents liked it so much they bought it for themselves my little 3 year old cousins even sit down and watched it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.902877926826477 Review: subconscious cruelty has to be one of the most beautiful films i have ever seen still it's extremely grim and gory at times so fans of politically correct mainstream horror garbage shouldn't bother the film mixes many wonderful visuals with plenty of sleaze and gore it is extremely odd vicious and disturbing so fans of bizarre cinema won't be disappointed my favourite segment from subconscious cruelty is human which shows us a twisted relationship between a young man and his pregnant sister the scene is particularly nasty and not easily forgotten the last segment right brain has to be seen to be believed it's incredibly harsh and blasphemous with scenes of mutilation and grisly torture we see jesus christ captured by three naked females who him ripping flesh from his chest licking a wound on his knee and on him there is also a jesus statue with a projection of a on it subconscious cruelty is a truly memorable film that should be seen by fans of extreme cinema check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751697182655334 Review: the movie and the earth did not swallow him based on the book by tomas is an eye opening movie for most people it talks about the exploitation that go through in order to survive br br sergio perez uses impressionistic techniques to depict story he uses sienna and gray scale effects to depict some of the scenes and he uses specific photographic techniques to make the scenes look like they took place in the 1950s br br perez also gives life to the film by using time appropriate music including and guitar playing br br i feel that it is a good film to view because it shows in detail how live what they do for entertainment and their beliefs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8895610570907593 Review: i was very moved by the young life experiences of a man who rose so high in the academic world a hard life surrounded by the love of a close family and extended family of companion workers created a person able to succeed in the world for the most part the hispanic culture is shown as i have always observed and admired optimistic and truly family oriented the points of religious were quite authentic to the catholic church without a doubt the actress who played the mother deserves an academy award her prayers for her missing son moved me to tears i will recommend this stunningly thoughtful film to my friends and family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848799705505371 Review: recently finally available in dvd 11 11 08 film and the earth did not swallow him 1994 is based on one of the most highly regarded and discussed novels in literature y no se lo la and the earth did not devour him 1972 is still generally acknowledged by many critics and serious readers as the classic novel originally written in the spanish characteristic of south texas and also translated into english novel continues as an presence within the literary landscape br br film originally made as a highly rated american playhouse pbs production has taken some time to be released in dvd one can only wonder about this matter because its high quality is not an issue the film and now dvd however remains so far as i know the only cinematic adaptation of any novel and clearly is a tribute to earth's incredible staying power this cinematic version also strikes an exceptionally deep rooted nerve that is i maintain both specifically ethnic yet also generally universal doubts about earth perhaps might have because it is too ethnic too alien from a basic american mainstream too much a foreign art indie too limited in economic resources yet perez in his version of art in my opinion connects very effectively artistically and creates a sharply etched portrayal of a that focuses on daily family life as far as a production done with relatively limited economic resources its lovely cinematographic work and haunting music go much beyond its available funding simply viewing the film makes manifest this film's or dvd artistic value br br briefly … and the earth did not swallow him portrays in a neo naturalistic way the plight the suffering and the despair of as they follow the crops from south texas to minnesota in 1952 the local priests bless the beat up vehicles of these who can no longer find work in the area and must follow the trail of the worker this like the depression era in the grapes of wrath forms an epic tide driven by economic need a survival instinct and anguished despair and ultimately a barely flickering faith a tribute to these people of the earth a collective hero the dvd is centered on a focal family and most especially is a young protagonist within the family a boy perhaps twelve or so this work then also functions as a ultimately the viewer's sense of identification is generated through the experiences and the struggles of the protagonist poverty alienation child labor illness and a pregnancy death discrimination school the boy's escapism from the bullies of discrimination is spent lying down in a lovely peaceful cemetery are laid bare as matter of also symbolically worse still the problematic conflict between the youngster and his mother goes beyond socio and political conflict into deeper realms of psychology and in a desperate but artistically rendered struggle the youth battles his mother an mexican american a representative of god's will content with prayer resignation consolation and acceptance the rebellious youth cannot believe in a god that would permit such evil and suffering to be visited upon them how can god be so cruel he asks since his little sister is certainly purely innocent as to come down with serious illness in the fields at this point the boy must overcome obstacles even more daunting than poverty and discrimination the issues now include death doubt and despair and lack of meaning and he has few resources available to of character his own will power his intelligence and a powerful survival instinct in this desperate but artistically rendered struggle the unnamed youngster the central figure feels the necessity of his enduring of his achieving a heightened sense of meaning and the viewer hopes a renewed and life force that can serve as an inspiration to and others br br this stark battle makes use of a plot device just touched on by the original work to tie the episodic work together missing immigrant from mexico who leave no trace upon their death although this dvd deals not with mexican but mexican american a highly existential work anguish and despair a quest a focus on a project and under the of free will in spite of the socio economic and religious circumstances br br perez has a long list of credits basically as a documentary filmmaker his many awards are the producer paul is also well known and has been likewise honored for his work the 1994 film in fact won and deserved a number of awards first place audience favorite at the santa barbara film festival in 1995 first place at the film festival and a number of other well deserved awards br br in my opinion this film and dvd earth by perez is the best film that has been made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742811918258667 Review: i first saw all the rivers run on tv when i was a kid and loved it it was great seeing a mini series that was set and filmed in a place so close to home living fairly close to i loved going to the historic port to see the the first one i ever had a ride on was the philadelphia in the movie i love how it takes its time to let the events unfold nothing feels rushed as most movies are today the acting was fantastic all the rivers run was perfectly cast and i just love the crew of the philadelphia mac is always amusing to watch with his trademark raw sandwich after a big night out easily deserves a 10 out of 10 and is one of my favorites mini series of all time along with the dynasty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812661409378052 Review: as an adventure mini series this is about as good as it gets i viewed it when it was originally shown on hbo is totally believable in her role as philadelphia and the whole production was first rate see all 400 minutes of it if you can i highly recommend this mini series amazing that i can't rate it officially but for you readers users i will let you know it's a solid 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969547688961029 Review: thornton was seemingly born to fill the role of philadelphia gordon in this story that is often compared with margaret mitchell's american civil war classic gone with the wind waters heaven tonight is in arguably his best role also as her love interest and the two leads head a wonderful australian cast in this arguably the most well known and best loved of australian miniseries it's br br an outstanding production all round though don't try watching all of it in one hit and it deserves to be remembered as a magnificent portrayal of life in pre federation australia rating 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9952878952026367 Review: i have to hold barney drilling my head every day well i guess there must be reasons first i'm convinced that our kids are not they are just kids but they know my 1 and a half years old son what to see what's nice or disgusting did you see the news do you think your kids have to know the reality as it is maybe or maybe not we the adults have the responsibility about what we want for our kids and what to teach them a film of drug dealers news about massacres in middle east of course the kids must know there is a real life but they are kids let's give them some mercy what do you want for them if you wanna have kids trained on weapons or the best way to kill a neighbor go ahead impose them lethal weapon kill bill any anime tell them santa's a depraved who enters through the chimney directly to them i want illusions for my son don't get me wrong i'm not saying barney and friends is the best in fact the show have a lot of defects i read other comments and i agree with most maybe the happiness is made of dreams or illusions at least i want to teach him to grow without fear but cautious that learns to think and believe that everything is not serial killers or whom they're reasons to worth to grow that at least he can be a little happy with his own dreams so parents don't your kids they know what they want Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7411265969276428 Review: i have seen this show when i was younger it is a really good show to watch it is very educational for children 1 to 8 years old barney is definitely super de b j is pretty funny is very cute the kids are very cool too this show is about learning about numbers kinda like sesame street but different type of show and characters like barney the purple dinosaur b j the yellow dinosaur with a baseball hat on his head and baby the cute green dinosaur with a pink bow the first one that started was very old barney and friends show but then the second one was different to be new episodes also the last one in the 2000 was new scene of park they also have a show of barney at universal studios in florida where you see barney b j and baby and then when the show is done you get to go play shop and meet barney it's a very good show watch this show when you learn about many things you will like it the movie and the live show at universal studios florida Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811630845069885 Review: i can understand how barney can be annoying to some but the hatred he gets is very ridiculous barney was made simply right from the beginning and simplicity isn't bad especially for the young ones he entertains i personally find this show to be very underrated period barney friends is a very educational show in my opinion and even 17 years after its debut and nearly 21 years after the character's debut on home video he proves time and time again that he still appeals to young children maybe less so than in the early 90's where barney was the hannah montana of the time but he's still a classic as a fan of barney myself i feel that i should defend him in a way that doesn't seem like the way the purple guy teaches things may be very simplistic and unrealistic but would you rather have them hearing about war be thankful some one a costumed dinosaur but still is there to comfort kids and let them be kids simply in this day and age i feel that we rush our kids to grow up and barney is there to say you can still be a child at heart in addition many of lessons on current episodes about plagiarism being honest and yes even death could appeal to everyone not just his target audience besides our children need to learn to be kind and respect others for who they are and he helps them do that in short barney may be annoying to some people and i completely understand why but cut him some slack all he and his friends along with hit entertainment his production company are trying to do is help kids not only learn necessary skills but to have fun and to also look at the positive parts of life if more people listened to their children's favorite character and viewed him through their eyes maybe we wouldn't be so negative about him and possibly life itself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507588148117065 Review: this is one of my all time favourites all the actors do a great job comparing this movie to lawrence of arabia does no justice to both movies the wind and the lion levels a much lower budget with fantastic actors portraying heartwarming characters in a heartwarming atmosphere action and beautiful pictures are provided as well which all together a favourite movie to me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802865386009216 Review: ok is barney the best children's show of all time of course not but in some of the comments left by other members of imdb you would think it was a multi million dollar production with high class actors and a ridiculous budget for special effects well guess what it's barney for god's sake he shows children good behavior good and that it's ok to be who you are for those of you who find him annoying that is because you are not five years old and the show was not meant for you to the imdb member who wrote the review on the first page i think you may have gone a little too far did you actually describe a sesame street character as down to earth grow up everyone this is a great show for and actually does help children learn in a fun and creative way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.787658154964447 Review: i was a bit surprised to see all of the hate comments on here sure it's not the best kid's show but don't people stop barney this much after the fifth grade br br okay everyone hates barney okay i think his voice and songs are annoying okay he's kinda creepy and strange i'm fourteen years old so i know well enough but here's the thing kids they love this show br br when i was a little kiddie of two or three my parents spent more time chasing me around the house than they did anything else nothing could hold my attention for more than ten minutes face it that's how are even the most patient ones can't sit still long enough to give their parents a break there's too much to do and see and explore too much trouble to get into br br and then came barney i don't know exactly what it is about the purple dinosaur that's so amusing to children but they sure do love it i know i did i was hooked on the show and wanted to watch it over and over yes the songs kind of drove my parents nuts but to be able to watch their kids learning and being excited over something that can really hold their attention span it's worth it i learned my and the magic words and your teeth i'd grown out of it by five or six of course but by that point at least i was a little more patient and gave my parents a break br br my and nephew all went through the barney stage growing up much to their mother's delight i know what keeps barney on the air he entertains of course there's big bird ernie and oscar and they're great too but at the toddler stage it seems that more kids prefer the big singing dinosaur and that's enough for me Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7817810773849487 Review: barney is about imagination what you guys do not have if my never wanted to play pretend like they do in that show then i would be worried what 2 or 3 year old actually gets all that anyways its all about the colors and the singing for those of you saying that all they do on barney is eat junk food and recommend sesame street better well what about cookie monster thats all he eats but i haven't seen anyone comment that one i do agree that sesame is a better educational show but barney is just like a show for fun don't be too serious if you didn't like your child watching tv and worried about them understanding things you don't believe then you shouldn't be them down in front of the tv in the first place because all of that is fake everything is fake actors are fake so why don't you take your fake brains and put it to use and think if you have a problem with a fake television show for kids then turn it off and play with them yourselves and teach them what you want them to learn not big bird or bert ernie or barney someone who used to watch all those shows and turned out fine Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2581605315208435 Review: i don't understand why everyone is hating on barney if you hate the show so much then don't watch it its stupid how everyone is changing the i love you son to i hate you if you don't like it fine whatever thats your opinion but there is no point to degrading the show when it isn't even that bad ok so its corny and yes it has its flaws but its a kids show kids don't want to be sad and miserable they want to be happy and barney helps that and even in the show there are moments of sadness and anger and etc and yes barney uses magic but the kids see barney as a of imagination kids need a place to escape to express themselves the world is a miserable and hard place we all need a place to express ourselves and be happier barney does this to us this show is great i watched barney when i was younger yes some people find it stupid but i watched it and i'm top of my class it might not necessarily make you smarter but that's not the point i believe that the point of barney is to provide a place where kids can be kids and the spirit of childhood can be expressed where imagination lives on so many teenagers now are unimaginative and are scared to express themselves barney helps encourage that barney helped me to not be afraid and to just show myself for who i am i'm a sophomore at high school now an student with a 4 0 a drama student with a love for theater and art and with a new baby cousin who loves barney i watch it with him and enjoy it and sing along with it yes its corny and silly and whatever but its great for kids who wants to be an adult who doesn't have time to have fun im a kid at heart and i love barney its great for kids and those who are a kid at heart br br its a great show for babies and so stop hating say that you don't like it but stop it with the dumbest show ever or a load of bull or whatever keep it to yourself take a chill pill or whatever here's something i never liked sesame street but you don't see me going is a load of bull or cookie monster should die or whatever i hate all of the t that people say about books or movies like barney or twilight if you hate it ok whatever no one cares don't go saying hate things about it cuz you might just offend someone Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.31004583835601807 Review: yes barney is nonsense now but when i was a kid it made perfect sense br br i haven't gotten any smarter but i enjoyed it as a child i was mocked because no one could say my name so i changed it ever since i was 4 i've gone by the name tina from barney because i could relate to her being from a different culture i'm 17 now and barney is a huge part of my life my name came from it i cant dis the show i grew up with no matter how stupid it seems now br br i don't care if i get blocked i have nothing more to say they shouldn't make the minimum 10 lines because some people just don't have much to say ok done Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.127773255109787 Review: mighty like a moose is one of many short films director leo did starring charley chase what a dandy it is charlie and his wife both undergo plastic surgery to improve their hideous appearances to each other they then meet at a party and become smitten with each other now they can't allow each other to find out they're cheating that's the preposterous premise of this frantic farce vivien oakland one of the few comic short leads to have a career long after the silents is perfect as long of nose wife charley has an awful case of buck teeth which are quickly dispatched at the after a party is by police for no other reason then to practice charley and his wife frantically try avoiding each other at home for fear the in appearances become known both have been photographed with their new features at the party the hilarity back home culminates in charley trying to teach the no good nick cheating with his wife a lesson the no good nick of course is the new charley which his wife comes to realize long before charley teaches a lesson in faithfulness this is one of charley better efforts of 4 stars Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.12236779183149338 Review: okay to enjoy this silent comedy short you must suspend disbelief concerning the major starting point for the film if you can't then you'll probably be more likely to score this film a lot lower charlie chase has a huge and his wife has a nose large enough to have its own area code unknown to each other they have both been saving to have surgery to correct these defects apparently plastic and dental surgery was better back in the 1920s because neither seemed to have any need to from these major and they looked just dandy right away okay remember i said to ignore this right okay well you also have to then ignore the difficult to believe idea that both could then meet and have no idea the other is their spouse okay now that you allowed yourself to accept these two silly premises the film gets really really good br br charlie makes a pass at her and she makes a pass at him both are shocked and thrilled because no one has ever really considered them attractive so because of this new vanity they agree to go on a date but they both sneak back home not wanting their spouses to know anyway they meet later and are quite attracted to each other but what about the poor spouses supposedly at home well they both learn that the other is married and both anticipate their marriages will result in divorce because they really want to be with each other late in the film charlie figures out that the woman really is his wife and he goes through a very funny sequence where he plays both the boyfriend and the old husband by changing his clothes and putting in false teeth when he plays the hubby it really is a laugh riot to see him bouncing in and out of the room as he appears to be fighting with another person you really have to see it to believe it however the wife sees an ad with charlie's before and after photos and knows what's happening in the end they both feel pretty foolish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577803611755371 Review: minor spoilers br br if there's something in the world of silent clowns that puzzles me it is that charley chase never got his well deserved break through in the movies oh well maybe it isn't that strange really as he never starred in any full length features but when i think of it such an explanation makes it all only more mysterious because why the heck didn't chase get any offers to play the leading lead in features one explanation is that his character no matter how amusing was simply too realistic to suit a longer story without the burlesque elements that chaplin keaton lloyd langdon and other comedians possessed it can be assumed that the comedy he made and which worked so well for twenty minutes would get repetitive after a few more reels i don't quite buy this though as gag construction is magnificent and could i believe at its best maintain the interest of viewers alone for a longer period at least i am tempted to think so when mighty like a moose runs the show br br mr moose isn't extraordinary handsome and mrs moose is hardly a classic beauty he possesses the truly biggest front teeth of any human being on the planet and she has a remarkably large nose both of them takes plastic surgery without the other's knowledge and when they meet by accident just a little later he doesn't recognize his wife and she doesn't recognize her husband a number of hilarious misunderstandings begin with many clever gags all the way through i don't think i'll reveal anything further to make the viewing more enjoyable for you because if you're a fan of silent comedies or even if you aren't mighty like a moose offers so many memorable moments within such a short time that i would look upon it as a downright shame not to see it silly indeed but no less extremely funny Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8307856321334839 Review: from start to finish this 1926 classic two from the hal roach studios seems to sum up what was fun about the 20's it stars the now forgotten comic genius charley chase and was directed by the legendary leo who was unknown then but would earn his keep with roach and graduate to in the 30's and 40's recently released onto video and disc this is one of the ten best examples of silent screen comedy and should be seen by audiences of all ages although today his star has virtually diminished charley chase was considered the leader in the short subject comedy field in the waning years of the silents he helped the careers of stan laurel and oliver hardy before they were brought together as a team leo and a host of other talents it is a shame that he is all but remembered today check out this little gem of a film once you do you will be seeking out other films from this classic comic he had his hand in over 300 films and many of them survive this lost giant of a film from a bygone era and its giant star Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9442862868309021 Review: while it may not be his most laugh packed film mighty like a moose stands as one of charley most satisfying farce comedies twenty minutes of clever sight gags nicely choreographed physical comedy and amusing quips rendered via title card of course all based on a wacky and wildly implausible premise we're told up top that this is a story of homely people a wife with a face that would stop a clock and her husband with a face that would start it again soon we meet buck charley moose and his wife vivien who has an enormous nose but there's no point in discussing plausibility when our plot hinges on such a patently unbelievable series of coincidences i e first that charley would have his corrected the very day his wife would have her nose fixed second that each spouse would keep their respective secret from the other and third that when bumping into each other in public afterward charley and vivien wouldn't recognize each other sounds like a bit of a stretch doesn't it multiple stretches is more like it clearly we're in the world of farce here and just have to roll with the silly plot twists so as long as you can relax and forget about plausibility you're likely to enjoy this short br br mighty like a moose gets off to a leisurely start as the various complications of the story are established but things pick up once charley and vivien have met and made a date to attend a party together at the home of dentist they each rush home enter separately and are at first unaware of each other's presence mr mrs moose appear to be quite wealthy incidentally as they live in a mansion the size of a luxury hotel there follows a beautifully timed sequence somewhat reminiscent of buster keaton's the in which husband and wife dash about the house without ever quite meeting up face to face and once they arrive at the party the comedy really kicks into high gear as charley is forced to dance with gale henry henry an player in her own right who starred in many short comedies dating back to 1914 is hilarious as the dance partner who brings great but little grace to her dancing there's also an elegant cinematic touch during this sequence when the camera pans down to show us only the shoes of charley gale vivien and dance partner yet we're able to follow precisely what's happening between the principles by watching their feet br br unfortunately for charley and vivien the party they're attending is and from there on the complications multiply when they manage to escape the police and return home when charley realizes that his newly wife was attempting to step out with another man he to each her a lesson while conveniently forgetting of course that he was attempting to do the very same thing the last few minutes of this film offer some of funniest physical comedy capped with a good sight gag for the punchline mighty like a moose leaves the viewer with a warm glow and surely ranks with the most amusing comedies produced by the prolific sadly underrated charley chase Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9514225721359253 Review: when i reviewed the video for a local magazine i called it the greatest achievement in the history of the american cinema that was not wholly tongue in cheek remains best work and it's sad that he has so little opportunity to work anymore however remains a striking exposition of what once was known as the american character largely on the strength of brian superb portrayal of teddy r obviously milius and keith admired tremendously to make two films about him including the rough riders it's hard to fault this film at any level a splendid balance of action levity relationships and the serious topic of america coming of age in the world furthermore has exceptional appeal across the board note the showing it rates best with under 18 males females 18 29 and over 45 clearly candy bergen struck a chord with women as well as men Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967940628528595 Review: 1st watched 8 31 1996 dir tim robbins very thought provoking and very well done movie on the subject of the death penalty deserved more recognition and publicity than it received Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9506673812866211 Review: one of the more lucid statements against the death penalty ever filmed quite a frontal attack against the most disgusting way of doing justice the final sequence with that parallel between the crimes that the convicted committed and his own execution are just superb br br no what about the work of sean penn and susan sarandon it leaves you breathless they're two giants and their performances achieve the highest levels of emotion br br tim robbins put clear that he's not only a good actor he's a nice director as well br br my rate 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829646944999695 Review: i have just seen this broadcast on channel 4 having seen some of the earlier comments here i think i would like to state firstly that i am not in favour of the death penalty with that out of the way i was expecting great things of this film but it just didn't quite deliver dead man walking is very done with good performances all round and a good script in fact it's hard to fault it artistically however i felt that although it attempted to confront the issues surrounding capital punishment it seemed to become by the religious moral stance hardly surprising given that the main character is a nun although i'm not a heartless individual i didn't really empathise with any of the characters in the story if you don't take religion seriously then you probably won't see much in this film i think that peter let him have it was a much more powerful and moving film and i would strongly recommend anyone considering watching this to go and see that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9284770488739014 Review: this movie has two new features in relation to the message conveyed by other equally good movies about death penalty and executions those are the stress also given to the drama endured by parents without for that reason the hatred and desire of revenge they feel or the horror that execution represents and the christian vision of all the questions implied we must also point out that in this movie the sentenced man is not the usual nice innocent person we see in other movies dealing with executions which doesn't lead us to abandon the idea that a execution is no more than a legal murder anyway last but not least we must mention the extraordinary emotional weight put on the last moments of the execution course with all the catharsis shown by the last words and the detail with which the act of the execution itself is viewed in a parallel cut with images of the murder scenes in the forest to stress that we are being confronted with another murder so as the latter but performed in a cold and supposed legal way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160588383674622 Review: i saw this movie many years ago and it has never left my list of all time best films ever made when i first watched it i was just beginning what has become a life long passion for justice it gave an interesting perspective of the death penalty and also gave me a few things to think about br br when you have a cast like this one you are right to assume it is going to be nothing short of fabulous this is by far the best role i have ever seen sean penn play along with i am sam he nails the role doesn't his actions while doing so he manages to maintain a level of debauchery throughout the movie that i think was very important up until the very end he does not try to be seen as anything more than what he is he is a sick man who regrets his past but still makes excuses for it he ends up able to redeem his sense of self worth as much as a convicted and guilty murderer can through the aid of susan character sister helen her character taught me about good will towards others without making me forget how horrible a person's actions can be and without making excuses for them br br the supporting cast was also top notch i was surprised to see a small cameo of jack black in this film given the funny man he has become today i loved this movie for both personal reasons and just because it was a work of cinematic art and in my opinion this is one of the rare exceptions when the movie far out did the book Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.950092613697052 Review: before seeing this film i suggest the viewer puts away any expectations that the victims of the crimes depicted will get equal treatment and consideration as the perpetrator there have been many films about crime victims this one is about the murderer br br dead man walking finds realism in simplicity of the story there are no crack lawyers coming to save william and no dramatic story twists the film does not attempt to put him in a good light he is guilty he is repugnant is a racist and was responsible for heinous murders given all this we are asked to do something very difficult look at him as a human being despite his crimes in this way the film challenges the notion that the death penalty provides justice whether you are for or against the death penalty the film raises questions about whether the guilty can find redemption in the justice system and the of the death penalty br br great performances by both susan sarandon and sean penn in particular the last moments of the film show the true depth of penn's ability Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978383481502533 Review: just to clarify matthew wasn't a real person but a character combination of 2 killers who were both convicted and sentenced to die for a murder of two teenagers br br i read the user comments and they react as if matthew was real the character is based on a mixture of two killers patrick and robert lee willie who murdered separate people and the murder itself was based on the one willie committed the conflict of both willie having someone else present and both parties swearing the other did the killing is worked into the story as well br br approach is unique in that she not only is to the convicts as they wait for their death and them in taking responsibility for their actions she also reaches out to the families to help them know that the convict did indeed feel remorse for what they did effectively both parties br br everyone posting here seems to have strong beliefs on the death sentence it's not my place to say it's right or wrong in theory punishing death with death makes some sort of sense however denying a person their freedom for the rest of their days although costly makes more sense to me being stuck in a small room 23 7 with one hour of exercise for the rest of their days to be reminded of the cruel thing they did seem a more apt punishment they are technically alive but denied living say someone killed someone so they could get out of the responsibility the person they killed required like susan smith killing her poor kids by shoving her car into a lake i find it ironic that they would not get that freedom they and would now have to spend the rest of their days imprisoned br br point comes through the story very well she has my respect she manages to find that balance she isn't supporting a killer she is guiding them to accepting what they did if they didn't feel some kind of remorse they wouldn't be asking for spiritual guidance br br final note when to parent for killing his son the parents of the girl who was also murdered something about why he didn't apologize for her death i think the point was that throughout the movie denies killing both kids there is doubt in mind he did both killings there is a friend who was sentenced but not to death my thought is that killed the boy and the other man murdered the girl hence was taking responsibility for what he did had he been responsible for the girl's death he probably would have for that as well Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.596866250038147 Review: dead man walking absolutely brilliant in tears by the end you can not watch this film and not think about the issues it raises how can you justify killing whether it be murder or the death penalty and to what point is forgiveness possible not just in a spiritual way don't watch this film when your down but watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.846341609954834 Review: having read most of the comments i feel like i have a word to say as well br br what bothers me most is that most people here are think that this movie is either pro or con to the subject of death penalty and whether it worked with them i remember having read an article back in 1995 when the film was published yes it has interested me so much ever since i heard that it would come out that i have not forgotten about the articles i read back then in which tim robbins said that he did not want to make a movie to convince audiences of neither one nor the other br br and i think that is completely right i have to admit that i believe that in the way he made this film he did tend a little bit to the anti death penalty side but nevertheless people are still allowed to make their own choice and this is a very rare thing in american films br br i have shown this movie to many people since it came out and i have seen all kinds of reactions death penalty supporters became opponents or became even stronger in their belief and many death penalty opponents including me grew stronger in their belief that death penalty should be everywhere in the world but i have even seen opponents turn into supporters this and the fact that people here seem to fight about it shows to me that there are really many ways of looking at it so whatever effect it has on you the important thing is that it makes you think br br this is one of the few movies that really gives you the choice that does not shy away with a simple path by making the convicted either bad or innocent this may be a tough thing for people who prefer being entertained or a lesson there is no lesson here you need to find one yourself br br everyone praises the acting directing and the music but since this has been said so many times the i will not repeat it all again br br so if you have not seen this yet do so if you dare to be challenged Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7213338613510132 Review: if you think about it it's nearly unbelievable that a film could be made about the death penalty one of the world's most controversial topics that offends neither those for nor against it's a testament to tim extraordinary intelligence and sensitivity traits that can be seen in his acting roles as well shawshank redemption ladder br br this film in fact hints at a subtle compromise between the for and against camps so subtle that it can't be put into words subtle to the point of vanishing yet one gets the sense after watching the picture that a compromise is possible that somehow it can be worked out if only we look deeply enough Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8758295774459839 Review: this was my late wife's favorite film i'm sorry she did not live long enough to have the video as i'm sure she would have worn it out what can we say a great romantic story and the push off of two great men the raisuli and teddy rex sean connery and brian keith are great in these roles but while connery is his usual sexy sex it's the late brian keith who gives us a solid performance as the teddy roosevelt back up is provided with candy bergen gorgeous in her early 30s as the kidnapped american widow great back up also comes from the great john huston as beleaguered john hay geoffrey lewis from the clint eastwood films is great as the hesitant us ambassador the late with his evil stare is great as the and more is given by steve and roy jensen whose faces we have seen in several backgrounds all in all this is a film filled with wonderful romance of an era long gone mindless story not at all the issue of big nations pushing around smaller ones for their own interests is as true today as it was then overly romantic not really certainly not maudlin in any sense fun to watch you bet i own the video and will watch it again and again i suggest you do the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9453001022338867 Review: this was the most thought provoking capital punishment movie ever it refused to seem one sided and the emotions felt throughout the story are as real as it can get this movie had one of the most and i use this term in a good way compassionate religious character ever this movie actually caused me to go out to find and read the book which is rare for me sister helen more of a spiritual tone than a religious which is also rare and it presented both sides to the issue so that people on both sides who watched the movie wouldn't feel that a point was left out and we have the director to thank for that this is not a film for entertainment but it is film that delivers a message that can reach to the core of your heart i can't think of another film like it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9446923136711121 Review: this movie is about a very delicate argument and if you are searching for something that makes you think here you are right tim robbins has made a wonderful job and the result is a kind of docu drama that should be shown in schools for the strong themes treated what about the actors well they are simply great susan sarandon is truly 'the face of love' and sean penn is unbelievable as almost always an absolutely must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493274092674255 Review: tim robbins makes a wonderful film his wife susan sarandon gives a wonderful performance as the sister helen who wants to help sean penn who is of murder and who also will die of an injection 120 minutes of acting and touching scenes is what you get great acting and it is a film that gives something to think about br br susan sarandon deserves the oscar of 1995 best actress it is probably one of her greatest films ever br br i didn't see 'the will rock but i sure have to see more films of robbins br br rating 9 10 or 1 2 out of 4 go and see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9318307638168335 Review: this is the most human and humane of movies that i have seen in a long time the ironies abound susan sarandon as a nun tim robbins and susan sarandon in a movie that doesn't preach but neither does it condemn it is cinema at it's best and yet the story is fictionalized from several real events br br which of the two is more amazing sarandon or penn it is easy to say who is more likeable but it is hard to say who is more convincing they are simply magnificent br br you may think that all killers should be killed or you may argue that life without parole is no life and that death is more whatever your personal feeling this movie gives you a chance to pause and reconsider br br at the end one simply wants to sit in silence and reflect that is what great drama does it gives catharsis it creates a moment in time a shared memory that touches our humanity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852920174598694 Review: dead man walking is a film not about the death penalty but about the people involved in a death penalty case the killer the families whose kids were killed the nun who becomes his spiritual and what happens it tells the story with little fanfare but a lot of compassion and sensitivity i have it on dvd and every time i watch it not often it's never an easy film to watch i'm more impressed by what tim robbins and the entire cast did here so revealing that it could be a documentary so compelling you can't take your eyes away so subtle and yet so powerful dead man walking is nothing short of a masterpiece it doesn't matter whether you're for or against the death penalty or even have no opinion this movie will have you thinking about the issues for sure it takes a courageous screenwriter and director to look this material in the face without even once and everyone involved in the film pulls it off there isn't a single scene that rings false a masterful film but don't expect light viewing to some the final scenes could be more graphic than anything imaginable even though no blood or violence is shown you get drawn into this film and become a participant and there's a character for just about everyone to identify with 10 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6816906332969666 Review: susan sarandon is for lack of a better word incredible in my opinion and yes i do understand that not everyone will agree with me here she is one of the greatest actresses ever and should have at least 2 oscars to her credit i mean that was an amazing performance in oil but then i think every performance of hers is amazing and they gave it to emma thompson what was that about and by the time she got this oscar she'd been in the industry for some 25 years i couldn't think of anyone who deserved it more especially for a performance as brilliant as her portrayal of sister helen but then again she is over and above all the of hollywood and doesn't need an oscar people know she's good anyway br br this film carries some very deep thought messages so needless to say it is not to be taken lightly tim robbins of course can't escape credit here you would think that because of his person feelings against the death penalty the portrayals made in this movie wouldn't be accurate however both sides of the death penalty debate are given even weight on one side you see the interesting side of matthew the human side which makes witnessing his death rather heart wrenching at the same time you see the way he his victims and the constant torment of the understandably grief stricken parents one word for tim bravo br br a brilliant movie and like i said a well deserved and long awaited oscar for susan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695694446563721 Review: this movie is a story of a catholic nun as an of convicted killer on death row the movie describes what she does as a nun who does not have any productive role she might have had doubt in her actual role but eventually she does the role only a nun could do who has nothing but faith in christ in america there are so many movies that describe condemned criminals or those scenes especially execution are too much different from japan Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20525099337100983 Review: the greatest effort plus the finest cast ever assembled in a movie by the director tim robbins and susan sarandon and sean penn on the front row someone said that this movie is good because directed and written by tim robbins but i convince you that sean penn and susan sarandon had give me a truly superb performance that i cried my heart out their acting is so real no doubt about it that this movie is rated 4 and 3 4 out of 5 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21970266103744507 Review: i read the book before seeing the movie and the film is one of the best adaptations out there very true and faithful to the book sean penn and sarandon are amazing robbins is a talented and i wish he would add more to his he made the film very haunting and intentionally slow paced to add depth an especially brilliant bit of was the reflection of the victims appearing in the glass of the execution room at the very end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634289741516113 Review: i really enjoyed this movie it challenged my emotions and beliefs making it a true piece of artwork in my book the acting was unsurpassed i would never watch this movie with anyone i could not cry around i don't think i cry harder to any movies maybe because it makes me look at myself i dunno it is a must see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7728140354156494 Review: lovely candace bergen as the widow are kidnapped and held for ransom by the raisuli played by one dashing sean connery the incident comes during as theodore roosevelt runs for election to the presidency in his own right needing a good example to show off the muscular foreign policy of the united states brian keith as roosevelt issues a stunning declaration to the of morocco alive or raisuli dead br br but in this adaptation of that incident the famous declaration is the only true thing about this story the in question was in reality one who was a greek immigrant and playboy in fact gave up his american years ago and was back as a greek national never mind that though his predicament was serviceable enough at the time br br the damsel in distress makes better screen material though so it's a widow woman and her two kids that are in way here of course as presented here the incident is also used by some of our european powers to get their into morocco the intrigues get far beyond one demand for ransom br br the wind and the lion is hardly history but it is an enjoyable film and sean connery is always fun to watch brian keith also fits my conception of theodore roosevelt and the scenes in the roosevelt white house do ring true to all the stories told john huston plays the ever patient secretary of state john hay who roosevelt had inherited from his predecessor william br br but kids don't use this film to skip reading a history assignment on the theodore roosevelt era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9531733393669128 Review: one of the best ever direction a thrilling and dramatic history wonderful soundtrack and most of all the incredible credibility of susan sarandon and sean penn the best and most underestimated under 40 generation actor after seeing this movie i guess if there's anyone who couldn't have any doubt about giving death to another man in spite of the ugly things he could have done Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7325046062469482 Review: i must have seen this movie about four or five times already and it gets better with each viewing suffice it to say this is the best film i've ever seen and i think i've seen a lot br br but i've always wondered why this film got so shunned in some reviews or ratings for example take the imdb top 250 why does it rank only at as of today surely the not in the film itself because that is nothing but flawless but in its reception the film caused controversy in its portrayal of compassion for a convicted murderer and its anti death penalty attitude and so obviously the more conservative minded user probably didn't like the film as you can see from some of the other comments so dead man walking gets a ranking that's nothing but ridiculous in relation to its quality those people didn't understand what the film wanted to say and maybe they didn't want to understand being pro death penalty so now i get it it's all political you're pro death penalty you don't like and therefore don't want to hear what the film has to say br br i'm truly sorry there are still so many people out there who simply tune out when a new perspective questions their beliefs br br mr robbins your movie's issue split people's opinions some their point of view some simply didn't listen but you made a very important point your movie will probably never show up on any top 100 movies of all time list but it'll be remembered long after films like braveheart or babe or apollo 13 all of which were unjustly preferred over your film at the oscars 1996 are forgotten congratulations mr robbins and thank you for this important piece of filmmaking Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7199415564537048 Review: how do you know if a movie is good or not it is the impact it has on you that makes the difference dead man walking upset me a great deal i watched it twice i don't know if i will be strong enough to watch it again no i did not feel good at all after watching it but the film was as successful as it can be br br robbins did a great job in incorporating all aspects of this controversial topic he avoided making an argument that could easily be seen as biased or subjective i hope that many people get to see dead man walking i believe that anyone who supports or the death penalty so enthusiastically should see the movie br br i don't know what else it could take to finally convince everyone that this relic from ancient times does not have a place in modern society anymore br br the movie itself does not make an argument for or against death penalty it describes reality the reality is the best argument against the death penalty br br a 10 10 for great performances good filmmaking and for the most important film made in years br br thank you tim robbins br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795545339584351 Review: it was very sensitive very deep it's my favorite all the time you can't see movie more deeper than this incredible movie susan sarandon made her role as matured mind actress and she realized her role she deserved the award she convinced me with for being a nun the music was very impressive and sensitive really i liked this deep masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876016974449158 Review: dead man walking is one of the most powerful movies i have ever seen i find it hard to believe that anyone after having seen the movie could feel indifferent about the film or its message tim robbins does not try to impose his ideas and beliefs on the viewers but manages to make a film that are in most ways sympathetic to both views on the death penalty whether it is right to murder a murderer or not i have always known where i stand in this question even as a child and this movie despite the fact that it does not really take any sides made me even in my conviction that it can never be right to murder anyone br br sean penn is absolutely brilliant in his portrayal of matthew his nomination for an academy award was very well deserved even if nicolas cage does a great job in leaving las vegas i would have been happier if penn had won the award susan sarandon is also brilliant and she deserved the academy award she won and tim robbins certainly deserves the vote i have given this film 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921454787254333 Review: dead man walking is a piece of incredible filmmaking all the acting is top notch and realistic and the script examines the issue of the death penalty from both sides paying equal homage to both above all this is a deeply moving story of redemption of death with dignity and loss of ego any film that deals this and with such incredibly difficult subject matter deserves a rating of 10 10 thank you tim robbins Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807927012443542 Review: in a world in which debatable and misunderstood subjects can be listed endlessly this powerful 1995 film takes on one at the top of that list moreover it does it objectively and realistically and with a sensibility and sensitivity that makes it a truly great film by anyone's stick and to add some irony to it all even the subject matter of this film has been widely misunderstood as it is wrongly perceived that this is a film about the pros and cons of the death penalty it is not at the heart of dead man walking ' directed by tim robbins is a subject that in reality is possibly the most misunderstood of all and with good reason because it just may be the hardest thing there is for a human being to really and truly understand and it is what this film is actually all about forgiveness real forgiveness not a heinous crime or the perpetrator thereof not saying that what's happened is okay but finding the strength to go on and to do so by choosing life br br director screenwriter tim robbins has crafted and delivered a faithful adaptation of the novel by sister helen in which she discusses her involvement with the death row inmates to whom over the years she has her faith in god as in the film what for her was to become a lifelong pursuit of not only justice but human dignity began with a simple letter from a death row inmate at the louisiana state prison at sentenced to death for rape and murder matthew sean penn was reaching out to anyone who would listen when his letter ended up in the hands of sister susan sarandon who soon found herself venturing into a territory of which she had absolutely no knowledge or experience and robbins has successfully captured sister emotional and turbulent journey while managing to keep it devoid of any maudlin sentimentality which makes it not only real credible and believable but makes it a poignant and thoroughly emotionally involving experience for the audience through the medium of the cinema what was once a personal significant emotional experience for sister becomes one for everyone who sees this film as well br br for her soul stirring impassioned portrayal of sister susan sarandon deservedly won the oscar for best actress sensitive and fraught with emotional depth her performance is incredibly touching and real especially in the way in which she conveys sister underlying natural and vulnerability which she tempered with the toughness she needed to carry on with her endeavors on behalf of and in reality a total of five since she began whatever your point of view regarding the matters examined in this film sister is without question an individual of heroic proportions which sarandon exquisitely personifies here and she does it without resorting to any superfluous but rather by keeping it real by subtly and exploring the humanity of the person in a very believable expression of characterization it's an extraordinary performance arguably the best of brilliant career br br turning in a career best performance as well is sean penn who was nominated for best actor for his portrayal of he lost out to nicolas cage who won for his performance in leaving las vegas perfect for the part in every way penn has quite simply never been better before or since he effectively presents as a real person rather than as an overblown caricature of a monster capable of the crimes depicted here not that it makes any less despicable just the opposite in fact it makes it genuinely disconcerting to be faced with the fact that someone who looks like a guy who could live next door to you could be capable of such things and that's the strength of penn's performance it's so disturbingly real presented with depth and nuance you have but to look into his eyes to find the imperfections of a troubled soul a terrific performance and as good as cage was in penn should have received the oscar for it br br in another stand out performance raymond j barry is memorable in a supporting role as earl father of one of victims with limited screen time he nevertheless develops his character in such a way that enables you to empathize with him as well as with sister as it is through him that we are given some insight into just how complex and seemingly tenuous her position is at least on the surface barry presents in such a way that gives the necessary balance and perspective to the story which is ultimately extremely effective and helps to the message of the film br br the supporting cast includes r lee clyde percy weston mary beth percy lois smith helen's mother scott wilson chaplin farley roberta maxwell lucille sister colleen and jack black craig it is doubtful that this film will change anyone's mind one way or another about the death penalty but that was never the intention what was intended was to make a thought provoking emotionally involving film which is exactly what robbins has accomplished with dead man walking ' regardless of your personal point of view this film will have an impact and hopefully will open some minds to the true nature of forgiveness for as we see through the character of earl true forgiveness is not something one merely decides to do but is a task that can become a work and it's possibly one of the hardest things in life to effectively accomplish and you come away from this film with an appreciation for individuals like sister who has dedicated her life to helping those in need and to filmmakers like robbins and sarandon for bringing her to life for millions of people who otherwise would never have known her i rate this one 10 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758224487304688 Review: 'it's easy to kill a monster but it's hard to kill a human being ' br br set in st thomas housing project and prison in new orleans dead man walking is the true story of helen susan sarandon a louisiana nun sister who befriended matthew sean penn a murderer and a rapist bound for a lethal injection machine for killing a teenage sister helen agrees to help the convict and to remain with him till the act never before attempted by a br br at their first meeting swears to the nun that his accomplice was the one who shot both of the kids and pleads her help for a new trial in order to convince the pardon board hearing to spare his br br the film challenges the audience to actually give some thought to the human consequences of the death penalty but gives voice to angry parents whose kids were shot stabbed raped and left in the woods to die br br as execution looms closer and closer his character is seen deceptively complex doubts about the of what they were doing to in one moment we hear him sensitive asking for a lie test to let his mother know that he is innocent in another we see him furious playing the victim blaming the government drugs blacks the kids for being never understood that he has robbed the and the so much giving them nothing but they are never going to see their children again never going to hold them to love them to laugh with br br in the scenes leading up to his execution the death row inmate drops his terrible facade and reveals his luckily both sarandon and penn are here out successfully an exquisite tangible harmony of when sarandon was looking at penn she was projecting compassionate eyes brimming with she asks him to her as he want the last thing you see in this world to be the face of that moment we truly believed that she'll be the face of love for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647942185401917 Review: tim robbins did a masterful job directing this film i say this because he avoided convention and cliché he also superb performances from susan sarandon who won an oscar for her role and sean penn even more amazing robbins doesn't he just tells the story and lets the events play on the viewer's mind this is so effective because it allows the viewer to form his own opinions on the death penalty one of the most controversial subjects of our time without being unfairly manipulated in either direction i can't recommend this film enough 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98847496509552 Review: i'm astonished how a filmmaker notorious for his political left wing could make such a subtle non sanctimonious picture if you're for capital punishment you'll still be for it after seeing this if you're against capital punishment you'll still be against it but whatever your stance is this movie will at the very least make you reflect on why you feel the way you do there's not one false note in the film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5683211088180542 Review: one of the best movies i've ever seen has to be the wind and the lion the scenes br br bandits swarm over the wall a staid british gentleman calmly gets up from tea with candice bergen and drops three of them with a revolver in his coat a whisper from the ghost of empire lest we forget lest we forget br br u s marines coming ashore from the long long gone brooklyn they were carrying it should have been but oh wow and the winchester 97 blowing large holes in natives and even more and europeans br br sean connery o wow wondering 'what kind of gun does roosevelt use br br teddy roosevelt brian keith o wow wondering what kind of gun does use ' and writing yet another angry letter to winchester about the stock on his winchester 95 br br armed with but a sword a cavalry officer his pistol and drawing his sword honor that's something long dead from a world long gone but would never have flown a plane full of children into a building br br at magnificent best and now out on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807046055793762 Review: first off let it be known that i came into this movie not for the music actually i find it repugnant really i was interested in the psychology of the punk subculture on this point the documentary did fairly well one aspect was the numerous scenes in which songs are played and the hyped up band and crowd are shown running amok if you've seen the first such scene you've seen them all this is party made up for by lyrics for some of the songs with these the audience is able to somewhat connect mentally with the band the lyrics are of far more interest than the jumble of sounds projecting from the speakers i don't know why all the lyrics were not printed scenes without lyrics slow ironic eh given the many references to the speed of the music the flow of the movie also insightful were the interviews with fans and bands though there is a letdown when the latter band's interviews prove to be not nearly as enthralling or humorous as the first two overall a good movie that i'm glad i saw i'll check out the follow ups if i ever get a chance br br favorite quote he tried to hide the fact that he couldn't play by rubbing peanut butter over himself and breaking glass br br broad punk though their lack of vocabulary and and drug induced is often hilarious in the end it is understood that punks are just pathetic who rebel just for the sake of rebellion as seen through sophomoric lyrics and naive attempts to and black flag who are slightly less misguided than their peers Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2083706259727478 Review: the one and the only br br the only really good description of the punk movement in the la in the early 80's also the definitive documentary about legendary bands like the black flag and the x mainstream repugnant views about this film are absolutely hilarious how can music be so in a country of supposed liberty even 20 years after find out br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8074777126312256 Review: this is one of the best films made about the 80 punk scene i saw this a few years back on a bootleg copy and was amazed very few of todays kids know the true roots of punk and this movie shows some of the 80s punk legends such as the germs and shows how it was back then nowadays so much punk has gone mainstream with mtv and radio and its nice to see the true underground rebellious movement of the original scene crash of the germs is one of my heros and this film shows why a must see for all punks and anyone curious about the 80s punk scene Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978469729423523 Review: penelope of wayne's world fame made her mark with the documentary the decline of western civilization about the la punk scene in the late '70s and early '80s most of the documentary features interviews with the punks and footage of concerts which often turn violent overall we get to see how the punk movement was a reaction to the hippies whereas the hippies were into being natural the punks wanted to have themselves as altered as possible what with hair and all but also we see how they're really and sometimes becoming br br anyway this is a really great time capsule we're not really sure whether we want to long for that era or feel repulsed by it but this is definitely not a documentary that will leave you neutral truly worth seeing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.897901713848114 Review: debut must be one of the best music documentaries of all time and as far as i know it's also the only one that focuses on the l a punk explosion of the early eighties it's all there not just great great bands like black flag fear x the germs whose names may not mean much to you today but whose influence on today's alternative rock music can not be over but also the the media and first of all the audiences the punks all portrayed in a manner that makes you laugh shudder and gasp with about the energy the anger and the fury these youths put into their music where is that today the eighties may have sucked big time when it to mainstream music but the underground was rocking if you need a proof for that watch performance in decline unmatched great film how come this is not available on or dvd p s the follow up decline ii is hilarious too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796503782272339 Review: br br first of all i reviewed this documentary because i had an interest in the subject it portrayed the la punks br br i listened that music and i loved that music and i read a lot of the small that were made in the early 80's and that were not so easily achieved in finland br br so if you don't like this kind of music why you write here about it i like this kind of music it speaks my soul thus i know punks from all over europe so why do you who find this music repugnant care to comment at all br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5162200927734375 Review: br br first of all i reviewed this documentary because i had an interest in the subject it portrayed the la punks br br i listened that music and i loved that music and i read a lot of the small that were made in the early 80's and that were not so easily achieved in finland br br so if you don't like this kind of music why you write here about it i like this kind of music it speaks my soul thus i know punks from all over europe so why do you who find this music repugnant care to comment at all br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5162200927734375 Review: i saw this movie in the theater when i was 14 and it changed my life i immediately cut off my hair and began buying all of the records of the bands in the movie these were some of the seminal bands of l a punk rock caught on film at the peak of their powers bands like black flag pre circle jerks fear x and the germs have few equals in the history of punk music i can't believe this film has never been put out on video or dvd great movie for fans of punk rock Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9702517986297607 Review: this review may contain spoilers the decline of western civilization what a great title eh and of coarse a great movie this is the best concert film i have ever seen a close second being the talking heads movie stop making sense i first heard of this movie when world came out in 1992 i looked at the director's name penelope and thought cool name what else has he directed i thought the first name was pronounced like envelope after some time looking in movie guides i came across the critically acclaimed decline and realized penelope was a woman my mom corrected me i spent 8 years of my life trying to track this down i finally saw it on vhs in vancouver where i currently reside it was worth the wait this captures the la punk movement very well this is teen angst at it's best folks my favourite is the band the germs who need subtitles for the lyrics because crash sings so crazy you cannot understand it i laughed when i saw this the band black flag live in an abandoned church and the band x are a very intelligent bunch also laughed at the letter some idiot writes in to slash magazine about how we do not need to save the whales there are countless miles of ocean for us to pour in i became a huge penelope fan after this and saw all her punk movies dudes was ok and suburbia is a cult classic i own both of these on vhs she is a true underground film maker and i love her stuff i would have loved to have seen this movie in 1994 when was so popular i was a big fan then but alas i saw this in 2002 and by that point i had grown out of and now i listen to crystal method slim quite a change of pace i know but what can you do but if you want a true depiction of the punk movement this captures it better than anything much better than 1991 the year punk broke this is a tough movie to track down but if you get your hands on it rent it even if you don't like the music it is an excellent piece of work now days it might be easier to find with dvd's being so popular by the way penelope produced a little known albert brooks movie called real life which i also own very funny stuff in todays reality tv rent decline highly recommended thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9934165477752686 Review: i love this film it was made just before the la punk scene changed for the worse it perfectly the mood and attitude of that time and place i feel really lucky to have been present at the filming of four of the bands at the that night the only part that doesn't fit in too well is the sections with catholic and their socio political commentary i didn't see too many people who were into that at all the rest of the film shows attitudes that i witnessed a lot people dealing with hard lives or taking a swing at the music industry and or lousy hippies i don't think i've seen a documentary that captures so and personally the subject matter being covered Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7244204878807068 Review: sean connery is very good as the great raisuli lord of the and of the faithful this is an adventure movie with arabs germans and the all coming to grips at one point or another there is also a lot of humor in the interplay among the main and supporting characters the story is based on the true incident in which a wealthy greek american businessman was kidnapped by the raisuli in the early milius has substituted candace bergen and her two children as the victims of the kidnapping and this opens the story to a lot of literary license br br on the other hand the movie gives milius the opportunity to remind the viewer of two of the most famous though mostly forgotten political of the era brian keith very good as says alive or the raisuli dead and john huston also good as of state john hay asks the japanese ambassador at a white house dinner you you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814483523368835 Review: absolutely one of the 10 best music films ever a totally essential educational experience for any music fanatic especially young rock punk fans today understanding the beginnings of any particular artistic movement absolutely requires understanding the roots of the music as well as the mindset and musical environment of the times not to mention the political and social factors involved at the time and besides all that this documentary is flat out rock n roll f u n do not miss it that said can anyone tell me when if ever the decline of western civilization part 1 not part 2 the metal version will be made available again hopefully on dvd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8085772395133972 Review: the decline series is amazing and director ps can't get enough credit for making these movies i'm slightly surprised to see that not very many people have seen this one or the other two but their worth if you want the picture of punk in the trans years between the late seventies and early eighties the film starts out with a collection of clips played over music from the band x many interviews with bands and that offer an enlightening perspective as to what surviving was like on the low of the mainstream rock ladder no internet crappy jobs and all out hostility collide in this genre for new kids who haven't heard of these bands or are just starting one themselves this movie is a true lesson in how to rock all the band performances and there are many are awesome especially fear who never cease to amaze me this and the second installment are amazing time offering those who care a rare glimpse into the lives of these crazy people it's true punk like in the interview with girlfriend when their recalling a painter who mysteriously suddenly died outside their house and it took a week or so for them to figure it out they take pictures next to the guy and everyone including the had a chuckle on this one and in true form the interviewer asks the girlfriend if she was sad or upset that this guy had died while painting their house the response no i hate painters how about black flag renting their apartment rehearsal space for 16 dollars a month my jaw almost fell off at that moment seeing as i'm renting a ten by ten closet to practice in for 400 between watching this and i feel like i was born in the wrong time period just missing those cowboy days and nights of the old way the people and bands associated with the movie paved the way for what harder music today is and they did it in their own unique way brilliant film ten stars see part 2 as well its equally awesome part 3 though i don't know what to say about Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939502477645874 Review: let start off by first saying that i have been a punk fan most of my life i always kind of had a lack of respect for the la scene of the early 80's which the decline of western civilization documents with the exception of x and black flag being more of new york and english punk guy after i saw this movie that completely changed the people shown may look like a bunch of idiotic strung out kids who think they might accomplish something beyond street through their lifestyles but it is a great display of at it's best coupled with some fun loud rock n roll one of the best scenes and actually most insightful is the interview with claude of catholic discipline or boy' as he was known to slash magazine readers originally from france he rants about punk like a dirty old frenchman and clues in viewers to many aspects of the punk or attitude to music politics and life in general crash of the germs comes off as a complete idiot most of the time but the performance of is pretty decent complete with a young pat black performance with on vocals it was filmed a couple of years before henry joined the band is decent and x and fear give the best performances in the movie look out for the interviews with the young punk kids you'll hear some of the funniest things you have ever heard in a documentary highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993914783000946 Review: if i assume that you know what this film is about i am also forced to assume that you've come to this review knowing that you will probably watch it regardless of what i say if all this rings true read on you are likely to find some with at least part of this review if you're or not really entirely certain what happened in the late '70s and early '80s in the urban and suburban youth music culture you should probably read one of the reviews which pretends to be objective instead br br although i didn't grow up in california the american punk scene was the first music scene i ever truly lived in at the height of the hardcore i was immersed in from about 1979 1981 everybody had a band and the only common between bands and indeed members of their audiences were br br the rejection of conformity br br tolerance and enjoyment of difference br br a desire to have fun hard and fast br br hairstyles politics dislike of authority figures and violent slam dancing were not integral to what i experienced though there were certainly or who tended to be of those who did not dress speak or act punk enough and there was often a certain amount of credit extended from some of these to those who tried really hard to live down to the of self angry young cop haters br br although the interviews with audience punks in penelope excellent cal punk documentary decline of western civilization present a very narrow view of the subculture some of us enjoyed the interviews with the bands club owners and even the security people are much more representative of at least my own perspective and memories of 'the nevertheless it is possible for those who approach this with prejudices about what punk is to experience this film without having their preconceptions challenged unfortunate as this is the blame for it rests solely with those who promote believe in or feel comfortable with stereotypes not the film makers don't blame the messenger br br the music presented here is not going to be for everybody nor even most it's not the most crude stuff out there but it's loud obnoxious fast and less concerned with technique than with raw energy br br for me seeing early black flag with ron singing x fear and the circle jerks was worth far more than the cost of this hard to obtain film as much as i like the germs seeing crash for the mess and the nice guy that he was left me a bit cold nevertheless the scenes of playing with his pet while shut down on and on in the background were precious the x interview is also great br br straightforward documentary style is by wild pans and zooms during the musical segments during the interviews framing is used very nicely to provide context for whatever is being said considering her experience and the budget did as well as anybody could have with this film br br recommended for those who appreciate what this film is actually about and for those who have forgotten those few years of fun honest direction less rebellion before punk was co opted into yet another flow within the musical mainstream and the stereotypes became more important than the basic philosophy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9074949026107788 Review: debut must be one of the best music documentaries of all time and as far as i know it's also the only one that focuses on the l a punk explosion of the early eighties it's all there not just great great bands like black flag fear x the germs whose names may not mean much to you today but whose influence on today's alternative rock music can not be over but also the the media and first of all the audiences the punks all portrayed in a manner that makes you laugh shudder and gasp with about the energy the anger and the fury these youths put into their music where is that today the eighties may have sucked big time when it to mainstream music but the underground was rocking if you need a proof for that watch performance in decline unmatched great film how come this is not available on or dvd p s the follow up decline ii is hilarious too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796503782272339 Review: the rise of punk music was scarcely documented on film and most people tend to focus on the happenings of other cities such as london or new york penelope managed to preserve a snapshot of los angeles circa which proves a vibrant and diverse art music community had spawned which any other to some the bands read like a who's who of now legendary american punk black flag x circle jerks germs fear purists argue that vital bands were missed weirdos and that the movie was the cause of an of suburban and macho violence however the issues touched upon in the film remain relevant the intensity of the music remains unmatched and the influence continues to be seen and heard in the fashions of today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846526980400085 Review: kind of a guilty indulgence nowadays this used to be required watching when i was in high school it really is a great of the burgeoning punk scene in la in 1980 as the bands play prints the lyrics in subtitles which is of course necessary if one really wants to know what the guy is screaming into the microphone but also it turns the pov into that of tourist passing through this alien world the band interviews reveal an honest approach to the music that really doesn't exist anymore then again it's not as easy to come by 16 month former church like chavez of black flag does how many unheard of bands do you know that aren't trying like the dickens to get a record deal these guys just didn't care and who can't love the commentary of the little french dude who used to be the singer for catholic discipline of which was a member his gritty voice delivers one of the best ever captured on film i have excellent news for the world there's no such thing as new wave whew what a relief Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.881510317325592 Review: one of the major successes to the decline of western civilization filmmaker penelope indie breakthrough is that it can perhaps appeal to non punk fans as to the hardcore ones more importantly it captures a moment in history before the movement became completely market worthy when bands would play or at the least try to play in some cases in dank dirty clubs to an audience that had as much self respect as they had respect for the bands for the fan such as myself there are precious interviews with some of the quasi legends of punk scum some dead some still living and still hard working in the scene br br performances and interviews include the likes of the circle jerks x black flag in the pre henry days catholic discipline fear the alice bag band and most memorable in my opinion being the germs while i knew of a few of the bands and performers in the film the jerks and black flag mostly i had only heard rumors about lead singer the late crash and from the footage in the film he seems to be one of the if not the of the punk movement he doesn't take himself too seriously he loves to drink sometimes when he speaks it's complete gibberish and the attitude he brings on stage is both funny and in a free form way exhilarating a performer like that would probably scare steve miller and jackson browne out of their skins br br decline of western civilization may not turn on every non punk fan that seeks this film out it's hard to find on video but it shouldn't necessarily turn them off either like a kind of anthropologist that's into the party gets the behavior of these people down pat their motives their likes and and the power that was their on and off screen personas a few of them almost come off as normal some don't but they're only offensive to those who aren't too open to things on top of that the film is a must see to the kinds of kids that think they're punk fans just because they listen to good charlotte and blink if you want to get the real scoop on the movement and genre of rock you to love give the pioneers a chance a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752585887908936 Review: if you liked this movie be sure to check out others directed by you are in for a treat this is unfortunately not his best but still million times better than an average movie from the mainstream cinema it explores relationships especially the abusive ones has some powerful as well as sweet moments and great acting some plot inconsistencies clichés and hollow moments spoil the overall effect to the previous reviewer and his comments on the czech psyche an interesting approach but i do not see this movie becoming a czech blockbuster those folks are rather spoiled by their movie makers check out also stuff by and this one a bit behind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713626503944397 Review: wow at first i thought who writes these things how hard is that choice between a man who offers you and your children wealth respectability and security as opposed to a husband who offers you only oppression abuse degradation and poverty however our choices are not always as clear cut cut as one would think indeed the wealthy gentleman was all a woman could aspire to and yet the pull of her husband her sexual desire for him was almost overwhelming what to do what to do as a viewer you became as confused and as she was anyway what i really came on this site to about was my admiration of the voice of the i thought although it is actually the voice of an irish singer in the film looking him up i find he is glen whom i had never heard of before that day what a find i am so grateful wow what a voice what a day thank you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8642764091491699 Review: we usually think of the british as the experts at rendering great adventure from the imperial age with the likes of the four feathers 1939 and simply because the imperial age was for the most part british here in the wind and the lion we see a wonderful rendering of america's own imperial age br br america's projection of power under teddy roosevelt is the backdrop for this conventional tale of the kidnapped damsel who despite her is smitten by the rough manly nobility of her who in turn is by her beauty and scorn politically correct eager to see some slight of native peoples or cultures can rest assured that the way arabs and muslims are depicted here is far more flattering than the way their modern counterparts depict themselves on the current world stage what makes this story different are the terrific production values faultless photography composition and editing the terrific casting the brian keith playing a bully teddy and vivid history br br though the wind and the lion is told largely through the eyes of the son every member of the family can identify with one of the characters whether it be sean connery's noble candace feisty heroine john huston's wily john hay or steve radiant ruthless can do lieutenant big stick there is a transcendent scene at the end when the little boy is symbolically swept away by the dashing on his white this is high adventure at its best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805850386619568 Review: first i have to admit that i have had some doubts about the director he has done some movies with about the recent czech east history or more precisely about families individuals how did they survive some historical moments but it was always like the food sour sweet this movie was totally different it was pure it shows the bones of life it shows the variations of human this film is an excellent piece of art story acting picture music but it shows you the life around you in much brighter light that we don't want to see by the way i have saw it on a dvd with english subtitles but i am afraid that in the usa i wont be able to get it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748080372810364 Review: this film by the well known czech director and writer collaborator is remarkable for its but annoying and distracting in its details taking its theme and title from a robert graves poem it deals with a woman with several men and some obnoxious relatives in her life who's trying to survive and protect her two children 15 year old and little blond adam the poem is much in evidence but the theme it gets a little lost br br anna the beauty and roman have lost everything in the prague of 2002 and have nothing left it seems but good sex which they go at with such a vengeance in their tiny apartment that and in front of the telly must hold their ears against the noise such and skates on the edge of embarrassment or shock there's no good explanation precisely why but financial desperation has led to stolen cars in the big garage that his his car thief drives off a posh the has left with the keys in the while visiting a large property he owns is a super nice guy but no fool his is wired for tracking by satellite in cases like this and that leads the cops straight to garage and he and his are off to jail br br beauty in trouble flees to the good angel on whom she can rely begins the graves poem but actually this leads to when he meets her at the police station he introduces her to sushi and how to drink wine and her with a picture book about where he though prague born owns a lovely villa and has lived most of his life he's here to the house in prague now occupied by a couple with an ancient and mother whom he allows to remain every gesture is benevolent even though he doesn't prevent from going off to jail br br in the circumstances must retreat with and to depend on the charity of her mother and the far less tender of present husband the scrawny richard who for the kids starting when they commit the cardinal sin of consuming his cookies proves to be the uncle from hell the film at this point and never quite lets it go even in the final scene he is a figure of leering menace it is surprising that the obnoxious richard doesn't sexually abuse one or both of the children he is insistent that needs to get out on her own and when offers to take her under his wing he and richard become improbable allies improbable perhaps implausible why should like him but then what is whole story about some things the film gives too much information and about others not enough br br clearly the good angel is kind and a polished good looking older man whose manners his italian upbringing it's only at the end when he's pushed to the limits over his prague property by the devious occupants he proves that he is not one to won't lie down and be walked over br br also to be dealt with is religious fanatic mother and her interactions with and richard are something to watch but she is just another wild card that does not the deck br br the poem has been set to music in a czech translation and is sung on screen by the first in a tiny scene then in a more extended one staged at a prison performance witnessed by and the car thief pal if you revere as an auteur you may relish this sequence otherwise it tends to feel gratuitous also included are a number of songs by glen of the oscar award winning irish musical film ' including the theme song falling they feel more out of place than they would otherwise because of their familiarity from though this film came first br br people are arresting even little has his shakespearean child moments and a wealth of charm but the director and his writer seem unable to resist the temptation to digress and to over expand the property endures may be useful for showing he has a tough side but such an elaborate demonstration wasn't necessary the acting is fine and there is a wonderful with quirkiness and but the basic themes of love sex and money get lost in the shuffle and conflicts and how she them never become clear it's fine that there is no resolution and true to the theme and to poem that still has hot sex with during a revisit to prague after moving to with and her kids but there are too many questions remaining about what to make of the obnoxious richard or of annoyingly mother how come all of a sudden we learn is getting letters from india to be from his dad who's in prison when did that come about interesting details hastily pasted in this seems a world in which you can't see the forest for the trees Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7912243604660034 Review: beauty in trouble v is not a great title all the descriptions of this film fail to capture what it really is – an adult fairy tale a poor girl is by a prince the girl played by the stunning anna has an isabelle huppert beauty with a red hair face and figure that are beguiling sexual and endlessly fascinating she has a of a husband but they have great sex the kids listen to the lovemaking through walls it's rough and passionate as the sex of the working class seems to often be portrayed in film but it's also for us to recognize that this is the thing that them together in an otherwise marriage the husband a professional car thief is eventually caught and thrown in jail how she got into this marriage we don't know but she is not exactly a high class herself but she's beautiful intelligent we assume and loves her gorgeous and kids she deserves more and she may get the life she deserves eventually no spoiler she is forced to move back with mom after her husband is sent to jail mom has a hideous second husband read ugly stepfather he is a real horror show he borders on being a child to the kids he's obsessive about but farts at the table all the while demanding manners and from the kids he's real low class socially handicapped mom puts up with him like husband at least he's lusty hideous but horny the ambivalent confusing layered characterizations are what make the film so powerful and interesting these characters have flaws some seemed driven by class some by innate character these flaws and details of character are charming one minute and the next the audience really has to negotiate conflicting feeling of class sexuality ambition commitment and the role of a woman as mother and wife through the quickly changing terrain of the story at the bottom line as with many films like the wonderful movie than water the children can be the victims what's right in the end may be what's best for the children – who are our salvation and our future it's a theme played out these days in films ranging from labyrinth to children of men foreign cinema is recognizing in intricate morality tales that life is confusing brutal unfair and as adults we must get our act together in order to pass something worthwhile to the next generation if we give in to our instincts we may lose ourselves and the world in the process the extraordinary and complex and colorful characters in v speak to the qualities of what makes a man what drives a women what embodies hope what is class is it economic status of the fabric of one's character the film is richly human as embodied by the very last 2 shots which moved me incredibly and unexpectedly the director's choices are so subtle and intelligent that to compare this to an american film seems unfair americans sometimes seem to lack the desire to consider that in human nature don't offer set but here in fairy tale for adults are interesting moral questions don't be fooled by the simple story this is a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737769961357117 Review: this was an excellent movie i saw this at the vary in the czech republic and it won an award there this is the first film i've ever seen from jan the director and i was impressed it's a great story about love and family the movie has a great balance of comedy romance drama and suspense all in one i will not give away any of the plot but this is a well made film and i would watch it again if i had the chance the cinematography editing is great the film simply flows and the characters are warm and they are the kind that one can relate to i hope you can enjoy this film as i did if anyone knows where i can find this in the united states or if they plan on releasing it on dvd anytime soon please let me know Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569605588912964 Review: i recently saw this at the 2007 palm springs international film festival the film's title and in fact much of the outline of the film is from the robert graves poem beauty in trouble jan directs a screenplay by from a story by and the story begins in 2002 when prague is hit by one of those devastating 100 year that destroys the household of ana and roman and their two children adam and because of the conditions where they now live is life threatening works and runs a chop shop out of the garage they live next to shady occupation runs him afoul of the law and one of his theft victims becomes infatuated with is a wealthy businessman who divides his time between italy and the czech republic and offers to care and her two kids is mother who lives with her common law husband called uncle richie played by in probably the film's best role rounding out this excellent cast is as mentally fragile mother who gives any money she gets to the local religious there is a lot going on here for a small film and it's good story with a great script and a lot of comic relief provides the music score with additional music from czech singer and irish singer glen there is a lot to like about this film and i would give it an 8 0 out of 10 and recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796552658081055 Review: crackerjack is a hit and miss film set in the australian suburban lawn bowls club of mick plays a who has been scoring free parking spaces at when the club is put under pressure to poker machines in it's premises they need to raise to keep this from happening the club needs new members to help and this is where mick character comes in and has to bowl to save the club with many up and coming and aging australian actors crackerjack is a hidden gem be warned though most of the jokes are for those with a knowledge of lawn bowls but there are many amusing sight gags that provide comical relief sam johnson and judith lucy co star overall the movie should be recommended for people who play lawn bowls or have played but there is enough other material in there for an amusing play if you have a slight understanding if you enjoy australian humour i suggest you get you're bowling whites on and head on out to the theatre because this is the premiere lawn bowls comedy of the year also the only one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523160457611084 Review: crackerjack is a funny movie everyone at the has seen it and all say the same the wheel of cheese was a great part of the movie also the loud speaker dear mr so and so you have left you right indicator on or when jack goes home and lays down on the couch and cracks a beer bowls is hard work cracked me up and when his roommate shows interest by joining the club and calling number jack buying all the tickets to win the meat bloody great movie if you are into lawn bowls as you can relate to it if your not a lawn forget it i think the evans head would rate as the best club in friendly people great company hi to evans head steve Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848327040672302 Review: crackerjack is another classic aussie film as so many australian films like the castle the dish and sunday too far away it goes somewhere that hasn't been widely explored in film before this time it is the game of lawn bowls and bowling clubs crackerjack is a much slower paced sports movie than many you will find such as remember the titans or million dollar the characters involved are athletes in their own right this movie is a show case of a large area of australian culture and features a sport that is popular and on the rise of popularity in australia mick presents a classic unforgettable character it really is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9887871146202087 Review: coming from oz i probably shouldn't say it but i find a lot of the local movies lacking that cohesive flow with a weak storyline this comedy lacks in nothing great story no overacting no melodrama just brilliant comedy as we know oz can do it do yourself a favour and laugh till you drop Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1871512085199356 Review: considering the appalling track record of mick since going out on his own i had rather low expectations of crackerjack even the promotional posters for the movie had me nervous in fact if it wasn't for the fact that i'd received free tickets to the preview i would have the pressure from the who thinks a hunk there's a worry to pay money for it br br the first few minutes of the movie had me worried it starts with one of tired get angry at insignificant things routines but that was given a neat touch which at least made it a little refreshing the rest of the script was pretty good and very light hearted even the typical mick and judith lucy humour was delivered well and whilst i never had to pick myself up from the aisles it generated a lot more chuckles that i was expecting and it was br br there's nothing new in the plot pretty predictable but it moved along quickly between one liners and other jokes i never felt it on any element too long or too short mick must have worked hard on his script there were a one or two late show in jokes and one or two jokes that only would get but certainly there's plenty of generic stuff in there for a wider audience br br something that i found disappointing was the relative of john clarke he just didn't seem to work as the bad guy but that doesn't detract from the movie too much br br over all i enjoyed this comedy and was pleasantly entertained for the duration of the movie i left the cinema with a decent sized grin a pretty hard thing for an australian comedy to do in my books 7 5 10 br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6847641468048096 Review: a movie i've seen and enjoyed possibly more than any other movie i first saw it as a kid and loved the drama and the great climactic battle as i got older i enjoyed it as much or more than before but now due to all of the components that work together to make a true classic the acting is great especially keith as t roosevelt the cinematography spectacular the script is full of gems and the directing pulls it all together wonderfully it's loosely based on an actual event and it shows rush of europe and a newly america to up the old man' the empire as it collapses in a fashion unlike any other movie i've seen humor drama action love it's got it all and deserves far more acclaim much like 'the great waldo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829452633857727 Review: it is more a subtle story of the fact that in indian household how most decisions are taken by the man how no attention is paid to the desires of the lady for example how even when the husband and wife sleep together it would be a test for the husband whether he can control his desires not to give the woman pleasure and in such a type of scenario women invariably have two choices either to accept all this and take it into their own life which is usually the case or not accept this and try to mould things to satisfy themselves which makes a movie br br fire is a brilliantly directed story of the second option which women choose for themselves no sacrifice not to serve anybody else rather a decision for their own good somehow the whole idea of justifying lesbianism didn't find an acceptance in the indian audience but if one looks the whole movie from an angle of self expression then the whole debate doesn't even arise Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2721431851387024 Review: while not for everyone crackerjack is a delight to watch with tongue planted firmly in cheek the likeable character of jack simpson played by mick is the local for free parking and making a couple of dollars on the side selling the parking space to work colleagues when the bowling club members need to raise some money to save their club they call upon jack to join their bowling team and play competition bowls br br filled with aussie charm the laconic wit of mick is showing through he also co wrote the script reminding this viewer of his earlier work in radio perfect aussie casting with bill hunter as jack's bowling mentor stan john clarke of the games fame as the ruthless businessman and rival bowls club owner bernie with samuel johnson as jack's dave and judith lucy as the jaded journalist nancy br br initially i figured only fans of would like this flick but judging by the number of the blue set exiting the cinema chuckling this is a film for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656766653060913 Review: a very comical but down to earth look into the behind the scene workings of an australian bowling club the way they deal with various problems such as and general running of the club not to mention the car parking dilemma was well scripted Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8970332145690918 Review: a fairly typical australian movie where the underdog saves the day of himself i guess there is no real reason to see this pic if you have seen the castle or the dish it still leaves you with a positive feeling at the end and it as good or better than most hollywood stuff Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8254799246788025 Review: i was to see this flick before reading the external reviews and user comments posted here why firstly because mick humour can in my humble opinion be pretty crass and over the top evidenced by his ill fated of a television show some years back and secondly because good aussie comedy films are sadly as rare as the tiger br br mick has restrained his natural comedic exuberance in this surprisingly watchable movie who would have thought that a bowls club would provide the setting for one of the funniest australian films in years the cast is excellent with familiar local old timers all putting in believable performances br br interesting to see john clarke playing the villain in this piece it's a one dimensional part but jc still adds a touch of class as always good to see judith lucy also getting a or should i saw bowls uniform on the big screen she's a real talent pity a number of her were her own material is a lot interesting character though bowls reporter on a local rag how low on the journalist food chain can one get br br crackerjack may not be the funniest film i've seen this year but it's certainly an enjoyable diversion well worth a look lots of other people obviously agree with me as it's headed to be the biggest grossing australian film this year good to see someone finally make a quirky gentle comedy without trying to sledgehammer the laughs like so many australian before it br br finally a bit of trivia if you're wondering which aussie rules team mick supports check out the flag on his also look out for his old partner in crime tony martin doing the announcing in the final bowls scene br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726020693778992 Review: br br crackerjack starring mick judith lucy both part of the cast in the early 90's saturday night comedy show the late show bill hunter an australian movie icon and john clarke who we still see regularly on australian tv along side brian br br crackerjack is about a guy in his early 30's jack simpson played by mick who pays his at the local bowls club in order to get a few car park spaces for which he uses himself and rents out to others as cheap inner city parking br br the club falls on hard times and pulls all the resources and together it can jack gets a phone call telling him to turn up to next bowls match or lose his and his car park space br br i wont spoil the rest but the film is funny light hearted and contains everything a good aussie film should br br if your not australian then some of the jokes and humour will no doubt you if you are an aussie do yourself a favor and sit yourself down to crackerjack its now available on dvd i already have my copy br br 10 10 awesome flick br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830713868141174 Review: this is the first feature film from australian comedian mick mick wrote the film with his brother richard with help from john clarke another comedian and actor mick john also have starring roles along with several other iconic australian actors bill hunter frank wilson et al the basic premise of the movie is that slimy jack simpson mick has become a member of a lawn bowls club for the sole purpose of getting a free car park near his work the club is in dire financial and calls on jack to help john clarke plays the clubs arch nemesis he is trying to take the club over and turn it into a poker machine slum jack and the other club members band together to try and save the club with many funny twists and turns and eventual redemption this is quite a clever little movie it is well above mick usual gutter humor it is pretty well written and well acted the older aussie actors are brilliant bill hunter frank wilson monica and the film meanders along rather then going at break neck pace but that adds to the charm of the movie there is low level coarse language Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368943572044373 Review: crackerjack is a simple but movie where the good guys are very good and the bad guys are very bad and the central character is tempted by both sides br br the combination of the central character being played by mick and the central setting being the local lawn bowls clubs drew an unusually broad crowd ranging from large numbers of teenagers to large numbers of senior citizens and all laughed at the comedy br br as would be expected of a movie with mick and judith lucy there was quite a bit of swearing but it was not overdone and the audience i sat with certainly enjoyed it br br mick did a good job as the lazy bloke who joined the bowls club three times simply to get parking spaces one for himself and two for to others at a premium but who has everything fall down on him when he is required to play or lose his br br judith lucy does a fine job as his local journalist love interest and there are fabulous performances from bill hunter frank wilson monica lois ramsey and many others br br john dour role as the bad guy is not one of his funniest but he gives a solid performance br br the not so subtle at provide a bit of a serious note to this otherwise light comedy br br i'm sure that those who enjoyed the castle and the dish would also enjoy this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860381484031677 Review: worth it for if not for mick work then for judith lucy she brings her usual classy style of unbridled foul to the role and steals the show in parts br br imho i'm not much of an hunter but i have collected 3 the first is samuel l jackson's the other 2 are in this movie tony martin and mick martin only makes a cameo appearance not only stars but co wrote and co produced this flick i've been a fan of their for years now apparently i was the only one laughing during the on set in the first episode of the short lived the mick show so i went in to this with high expectations i'm happy to say i wasn't disappointed with mick doing a lot of the work on this thing there's plenty of his usual trademarks phrases like blow it out your arse and these bowls are s house are all over the place as plenty of blues being sucked down it's also the sort of stupid original story you'd expect from someone like him this is like one of those american sporting comedies where they make a baseball team out of prisoners or something but rather than trying to make a dull american sport like baseball or interesting this movie focuses on a sport usually left to grey army lawn bowls but the main difference between this and other sporting type comedies is that this is actually very very funny what's even better is that even tho the subject of this movie is a young joining an old folks game it's never insulting to the elderly and it never gets sickeningly soppy or anything it's just good laughs at genuine 1972 prices mick is great in the first real acting role i've ever seen him in as is judith lucy and the rest of the cast but then most of them have had a lot of practice this is the best australian comedy i've seen in a long time go see it and learn the joys of lawn bowls br br it's a bit like major league br br score 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828658699989319 Review: i was very impressed with the latest production from mick as a fan of his i was used to a different kind of humour than displayed here he wisely opted with a more subtle broad style of comedy in crackerjack rather than his usual low brow in your face ramblings it is at times inconsistent and un even but a decent script works past that and makes for some entertaining viewing directed by paul who has directed almost every australian tv series imaginable crackerjack tells the story of jack simpson a bloke that belongs to his local bowls club for the sole reason of parking when the club hits financial trouble he is forced to bowl in an attempt to raise the funds to save the club from becoming a poker machine haven a familiar and successful formula that is handled well there is no denying that the film owes it's success to the great casting of he seemed to have a great rapport with samuel johnson and excellent chemistry with judith lucy and while the character is probably not a far stretch from his own personality you can't help but wonder why he hadn't tried his arm at film earlier to smooth out the in experienced cast the delightful frank wilson and bill hunter support and often steal their scenes they are two fine actors and the pair cruise through their roles with ease had it not been for the huge success of big fat greek crackerjack would have made it to number 1 at the australian box office but when you consider what he film is about and who is involved even making it to number 2 was an outstanding effort all in all a witty feel good movie great cast great crew and a great soundtrack combine to make one of the better australian films of 2002 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9950668811798096 Review: sharky's machine is easily one of burt reynolds best efforts it also stands as one of the best contemporary crime dramas erotic and violent the movie distinguishes itself by setting the story in atlanta and delivering a chaotic detective case to you the viewer on a silver dedicated and determined sharky must stop the murder of dominoe a lovely lady of the night who's is anything but ordinary before long sharky's machine uncovers a conspiracy of the highest order which threatens to corrupt the inner body of atlanta as a resident of metro atlanta i recall the excitement in town during the movie's production sharky's machine goes to great lengths to give an accurate portrayal of atlanta twenty years removed and 2 000 000 more people later the film stands the test of time trust me atlanta has not changed one of the highlights of the picture is dar robinson's daring stunt a classic symbolic ending it was even featured on that's incredible abc's reality show of the period it's just too bad that hollywood does not make enough films like this one kick back each your popcorn and watch sterling silver cinema action Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633042812347412 Review: this film is well cast often silly and always funny lemmon and matthau work their tag team magic to perfection brent is just a riot as the egotistical tyrant of a cruise director from the first hare krishna to the last you ought pay him fifty bucks for calling you two i thought this was a totally entertaining fun comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697310328483582 Review: sharky's machine is a crime drama set in early 80's atlanta it stars burt reynolds as a renegade cop who is on stopping crime and corruption in his city the story is about a dirty politician who is at the top of a crime ring that has been the city to it's knees sharky's link to bringing down this syndicate is a high priced hooker that he falls for during the course of the movie the action sequences are well done for the early 80's and the soundtrack score are pretty good the acting is b level but this is a pretty decent film to have in your dvd collection br br overall 7 10 br br peace br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986223042011261 Review: in the tradition of neo film noir flicks like chinatown this film focuses on a crime mystery in a bleak realm with a bit of character insight blended in the typical noir characters including the cop out to prove himself a damsel in distress and a bad bad guy sharky's machine gets a 9 out of 10 for its cinematography first plus its direction story strong character acting and superb jazz score available on dvd though the soundtrack itself is out of print but available used on some auction sites filmed on location in beautiful downtown atlanta novelist hometown and the circa 1979 look of the city would make an old time atlanta citizen or visitor long for the old days before 12 lane the city a dream at that time this was rachel first usa feature film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974744439125061 Review: burt reynolds directed this action movie and surprise he is actually a pretty good director this movie starts off well as attempted bust of a drug dealer is botched and he is down to the vice squad the ensemble cast has some pretty funny scenes as brian is always eating something bernie casey has more class than all of his co workers combined and charles durning loses control of his squad br br the vice cops stumble on a high priced call girl ring that may have something to do with a series of murders spends days out rachel ward apartment and starts to really adore her from afar br br just when they are getting close to the crime leader dominoe is murdered i won't give away any of the surprises in the plot but the first hour of this film is great br br unfortunately the screenplay gets very clichéd and unbelievable after that br br why would burt reynolds confront the crime boss with his big secret sure it makes the guy sweat but it causes many more cops to be killed and it is not believable that dominoe and would make love after they have know each other for one day much less while their lives are in danger and at the end what happened to all the police that run into the building with our heroes isn't there a swat team also the film never actually tells you how all of the bad guys are connected and why they have to kill so many people br br there is a very effective torture scene on a boat near the end of the film which is probably the only really nail biting scene of the film it is a shame that the climax is a typical shoot em up still this film is certainly entertaining if you like crime and action movies don't think about the plot holes and you will have a good time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8391534686088562 Review: in short if you want to watch burt reynolds best films than this one must be included if you don't like burt you may still like this if you love burt this may become one of your favorite movies of all time being from atlanta it does hit home but it's also nice to see a cop action drama that takes place somewhere other than ny city chicago miami or la the film is funny at points with good plot good performances from a great supporting cast every character is real the bad guys are not so one sided they are really well thought out a nice offbeat romance in the 2nd half it has some good old fashion shootouts no cgi thank god real action br br if clint eastwood did his best impression of a burt reynolds movie with every which way but loose any which way you can then burt responded with his best clint type flick with this it comes off great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841842651367188 Review: sharky's machine is clearly a burt reynolds vehicle designed to allow the star room to strut his talents and he spray paints the machine the film plot with colors from other films and other styles offering a variety of moods within a story br br made in 1981 at minutes lengthy for the time period the film did well with box office at 37 800 000 it had a lot going for it burt reynolds actor and director a solid one two punch a william novel adaptation and the south land of atlanta georgia at this time a land of opportunity for film production out of hollywood br br tom sharky falling in love with rachel dominoe the hooker with a heart of gold is here echoed as it was in hustle when he played opposite catherine deneuve and that film also had a corrupt politician at its core but with downbeat ending not the hollywood happiness in sharky's machine br br the story is pure detective procedure actioner sharky a narcotics detective up a bust of a drug dealer causing the killing of some innocent and gets literally transferred downstairs to vice to deal with perverts and other m that cops consider duty his new digs offers him the chance to meet many equally officers who are doing the dirty jobs no one else wants when some attention is pointed toward a certain pimp sharky looks over some evidence and discovers that one particular prostitute dominoe rachel ward dominoe is being by police forces and political forces and sharky sets himself up a 24 hour surveillance force to watch her during the time he watches he learns that the current governor earl is visiting dominoe as is a slick italian gangster victor vittorio before the police can build a case with the evidence billy brother a coke snorting gunman henry silva shoots through the door of apartment seemingly killing the beautiful dominoe but when sharky discovers that the murdered victim was actually a roommate tiffany wells sharky confronts victor and tells him that he is going to have him arrested sharky is captured by some ninja killers lead by darryl and is tortured for information to lead to dominoe but sharky them and the governor and in a heated chase kills billy after he has killed victor br br reynolds wants to exhibit the inner workings of a hardened policemen falling in love but the police story plot with noir element and reynolds ability at cinematic development tends to slick over the dynamics of the relationships br br we come to learn something about some of the men and this leads us to reason why they are working towards their in vice instead of fighting real crime this element of the film seems sketchy under off handed direction and performance br br there is always uniqueness to a reynolds film he likes to hire stars either character actors or others and then allow them to improvise sometimes with varying results br br with his crew in sharky's machine he gets some fine moments and sometimes some overblown but always a sense of ensemble and good natured ness with reynolds as auteur it works br br reynolds the actor auteur always seems to be smirking at himself and the viewer as if to say it's all fake but good fun br br great line in the scene with victor when sharky throws down the you're all over people like you own 'em and you wanna know the worst part you're from out of state this seems to be the greatest insult the officer can throw at a criminal br br reynolds made the film in atlanta at his career point have shot himself reading the phone book and would have surely targeted and demographic br br the film did mark the appearance of rachel ward who was nominated as new star of the year in 1981 by the golden globe br br reynolds has always had presence and star power and has chosen to make films close to home georgia br br i got my dvd from half com for 7 99 and unfortunately it doesn't contain any commentary or making of features which is a shame maybe the next generation will have them br br the movie is still a lot of fun and both reynolds and ward are great looking actors in their prime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539949297904968 Review: burt reynolds stars as an undercover cop who is after a crime boss rachel ward as the high price call girl he falls for burt does well in this role and i think he would've done well in more roles like this br br rachel ward is beautiful and sexy in her part good pacing and story but something is missing in the equation on a scale of one to ten 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866892695426941 Review: sharky you look so normal you would never get a table in this fancy cocktail restaurant i on the other eat grapes and every day you like my fur coat with all the fine my enormous golden rings of gold or maybe you like these blonde you say who are all qualified in and naked who my long sofa like so many soft boiled on a plate of pan fried gras and you like you can't have are all mine br br you will never possess as i possessed domino was the best apart from maman you do not understand the art of lovemaking just look at your inferior moustache it is almost funny to me non to think of that ludicrous on your silly face as you around love like the piggy seeking the in the forest the forest heaving and in the hot winds of desire you lose again sharky br br when i make love to the women know sharky know learn learn until become the teacher not the arts of love domino was the which i watered i watered her so very often everywhere sharky her her proud stalk everywhere she will under your ridiculous hose like the removed from the oven five minute too soon br br i must go now sharky you bore me so with your disgraceful behaviour it is you who will be flushed down le like the smelly thing br br bon chance Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5575315356254578 Review: without a doubt the best burt reynolds film ever even better than smokey and the bandit this was probably the first real bloody cop thriller of the 1980s and delivered the perfect blend of humor action mystery and style that is missing in today's films br br this one has it all a psychotic henry silva up on 1 000 a night call girls ninja assassins and burt reynolds getting his fingers sliced off one by one with a butterfly knife the film is based on the novel by william who also wrote primal fear another one of my all time favorites this movie is worth watching just to see henry silva get shot six times crash through a window and fall thirty stories from the top of an atlanta high rise this is probably the coolest stunt in hollywood history performed by legendary stuntman dar robinson br br robinson also played in the elmore leonard movie stick also starring burt reynolds stick features another great dar robinson stunt robinson falls from a miami apartment building and all six shots from a 44 magnum on his way down very cool stuff br br sharky's machine is my favorite police drama i never understood why this film flopped the way it did if burt did more films like this he would've built a better reputation for himself he proves to be a talented director with sharky as well as a gifted actor burt is supported by brian charles durning bernie casey richard rachel ward and everyone's favorite bad guy henry silva please remake this classic film get affleck and samuel l and some other hot actors and you've got a great movie just waiting to be filmed br br i give it a 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989971399307251 Review: i think this is one of top five movies along with deliverance smokey and the bandit boogie nights and city heat he also directed this one so he had a talent for that too like his buddy clint eastwood i wish he made more films like this or even a sequel to machine than the likes of ace or run ii this is a tough gritty cop thriller with reynolds at the top of his game having the beautiful rachel ward in it of thorn birds fame helped too henry silva is the bad guy and he always does a good job at that the film also a great soundtrack too i highly recommend this wish it was on dvd in the uk an audio commentary from reynolds would be great as well 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9967929720878601 Review: an intense dark action drama with unusually rich support from casey keith et al many of whom get the best roles of their careers and run with it the film is oddly shaped often the action slows down just to let the characters get caught up in odd but well done seemingly improved dialogues during the almost all of the machine get caught up in perfectly delivered humorous monologues and reynolds the director deserves credit for having reynolds the star step back and give them room and unlike most action films you really get to like the characters which makes the 2nd half when their various good and bad unfold unusually affecting the combination of character development brutal violence a jazzy soundtrack tarantino must be a fan watch this then jackie brown and you'll see what i'm talking about make this occasionally flawed film the bad guys are a bit melodramatic one of the better modern cop films and in my mind superior to many of the overrated modern noirs such as body heat such Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9406382441520691 Review: out to sea is a fun movie starring that wonderful duo of jack lemmon and walter matthau this film is not quite as funny as their grumpy old men comedies which it strongly resembles but there are many laughs throughout lemmon and matthau play a couple of in laws who take a cruise together once they get on the boat the thing lemmon doesn't know is that matthau has signed them on as dance hosts so they don't have to pay for the cruise this lemmon who's in no mood to dance what's worse matthau doesn't even know how to dance nevertheless they go along with it and it the process they meet some of their fellow passengers and crew members here are the crew members there's the cruise director gil played to the hilt by star trek the next generation veteran brent who acts like an evil dictator there's two fellow dance hosts played by barney miller star hal linden and veteran movie musical star donald o'connor there's the ship's owner mrs played by golden girl rue as for the passengers there's vivian a widow played by gloria de haven who falls in love with lemmon there's liz played by one of my all time favorite actresses dyan cannon who falls in love with matthau there's mother played by veteran stage actress elaine and they meet others as well all these actors are a pleasure to watch as lemmon and matthau play off of them it's great to see cannon here see's beautiful as ever is a hoot is a funny comic villain who's plays it deadly straight de haven is wonderful linden o'connor and have a good moment or two and finally the two main stars lemmon and matthau are fine as usual a nice little gem of a comedy br br out of four Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794289469718933 Review: this is the best thing burt reynolds ever did nice combination of suspense and humor with an excellent supporting cast this is a very well written and credible urban drama with a great sound track as well makes you wonder why reynolds doesn't direct more movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622433185577393 Review: great just great the west coast got dirty harry callahan the east coast got sharky burt reynolds plays sharky in sharky's machine and i enjoyed every minute of it playing a maverick narcotics cop in atlanta ga is just what everyone wants instead of suspension he's sent to vice squad like in the dirty harry movies or any other cop movies the captain is always going to be the jerk when i was a kid i was curious what that movie meant sharky's machine well i knew who played sharky i wonder what his machine was it was his group of fellow cops after uncovering the murder he goes all out to find the when it turns out to be a big time mob boss sharky doesn't play around when he gets the other prostitute into safety sharky fights back hard and good despite losing a finger to the thug and i also like the part where the bad gets blown out of the building through a plate glass window that was the bomb randy street life really put the movie in the right mood and the movie itself is really a great hit to me always rating 4 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9370817542076111 Review: this is burt citizen kane tragically nothing else he was ever involved in came close to approaching machine it seemed to me that he put everything he had into it it is a movie that is in love with movies the opening sequence where detective single handedly rescues a bus load of hostages is an immensely exciting piece of cinema everything moves so quickly once it has started to go wrong that it appears to take on a life of its own a brilliantly achieved effect it looks cold tense and dangerous on mr streets the precinct house looks dirty and tired full of desperate people on both sides of the law shouting cursing out trying to do deals or just stay alive into this underworld descends the recently a reward for a drugs bust caused by a corrupt cop he and his team are part of the vice squad information they pick up concerning a crooked politician leads them into the world of high class call girls and ruthless drug watching the apartment of one such call girl rachel ward falls in love with her portrait on the wall i know i know and when a woman's body is found with its face shot off in one of the rooms he thinks its her well i did say it was a movie that loved movies the scene where she walks in on him works beautifully even if you have seen the original the film is full of good touches i particularly like charles war story subtly acted and shot in sharp contrast to abduction and torture which is suitably harsh and brutal i must mention vittorio and henry silva as two disparate but equally evil brothers with absolutely no redeeming features whatsoever they are full on every time they're on screen and are no loss to society when their time comes mr end being extra special indeed as has been mention this is a clint eastwood movie that clint never made the biggest compliment i can pay machine is to point out that in my opinion clint eastwood couldn't have made a better job of it the soundtrack is of an equally high standard featuring sarah joe williams julie london baker and other top class artists randy street life plays behind the title sequence and i can never hear it without in my mind's eye seeing along the sidewalk like other i have never understood why this film was a bit of a flop i hope it is due for a critical particularly at a time when so many cop movies and shows without a quarter of its energy freshness and sheer de are lauded from the if you're ever tempted to think of burt reynolds as a burnt out one trick pony put machine in your video machine i promise you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6330224275588989 Review: while he was great in boogie nights i think that this was burt best performance he's also a great director and has made a tough violent movie that doesn't hold back a death by 12 gauge and is an excellent detective story with some great actors brian keith bernie casey etc and an outstanding jazz soundtrack 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924359917640686 Review: burt to clint eastwood on his redneck comedy turf with his comedies was to make his own dirty harry in chicago style thriller sharky's machine originally intended for john boorman but in the end directed by the star himself it's an out and out commercial package with reynolds a who gets busted down to the vice squad literally they're in the basement who sets out to nail a mysterious crime lord who is backing earl as the next governor you can guess the rest but while reynolds tends to lose sight of the story at times he has a good eye for individual scenes and almost gets a performance out of rachel ward as the high class hooker he falls for the romantic subplot is unusually well developed there are a couple of good action scenes and some nice touches such as having vittorio lookalike villain a mirror image of the hero or reynolds and a killer both out a witness from apartments in the same building one of the star's better films from his glory days it's no classic but it makes for a more than efficient saturday night special Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9519992470741272 Review: i'm a fan of b grade 80s films in which the hero is a bit of a bad guy a strong male who finds love and this film delivers br br towards the finish you do not know how sharky will not be killed and doesn't he take a beating realistically portrayed i believe however he does and it's not via some overdone stunt the it' team he works with comes together hence the title his team are all characters people on the at work because they don't quite conform these portrayals are funny and sympathetic they have a real feeling to them they're up against an of an assassin with a good team of his own the result is a great film noir Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9538474082946777 Review: dirty harry goes to atlanta is what burt called this fantastic first rate detective thriller that borrows some of its plot from the venerable dana andrews movie laura not only does burt reynolds star in this superb saga but he also helmed it and he doesn't make a single mistake either staging the action or with his casting of characters not a bad performance in the movie and reynolds does an outstanding job of directing it henry silva is truly icy as a hit man br br detective tom sharky burt reynolds is on a narcotics case in underground atlanta when everything goes wrong he winds up chasing a suspect and shooting it out with the gunman on a bus during the an innocent dies john woo's the killer this scene anyway the atlanta police department burt down to vice and he takes orders from a new boss charles durning of oh brother where art thou in the basement sharky winds up in a real of crime sharky and his fellow detectives arch bernie casey and papa brian keith set up surveillance on a high priced call girl dominoe rachel ward of after dark my sweet who has a luxurious apartment that she shares with another girl br br dominoe is seeing a local politician earl of police woman on the side who is for governor but the chief villain victor vittorio of the dirty game wants him to end the affair is reluctant to accommodate victor so victor has cocaine snorting billy score henry silva of dominoe billy blasts a hole the size of a twelve inch pizza in the door of apartment and kills her br br sharky has done the unthinkable during the surveillance he has grown fond of dominoe to the point that he becomes hopelessly infatuated with her sharky's mission in life now is to bust victor but he learns that victor has an informant inside the atlanta police department the plot really up when sharky discovers later that billy shot the wrong girl and that dominoe is still alive sharky takes her into protective custody and things grow even more complicated he his machine of the title to deal with victor and his hoods br br william widescreen of the action is immaculate unfortunately this vastly underrated classic is available only as a full frame film definitely contributes to the atmosphere of the picture especially during the mutilation scene on the boat when the villain's cut off one of sharky's fingers this is a rather gruesome scene br br burt never made a movie that surpassed sharky's machine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9418197870254517 Review: this was one of those films i would always come across be it on tv or cheap dvd but never struck me to give it a shot as i thought i wasn't missing out on much it was on one night and i thought oh why not a good decision too as i would kick myself for taking so long to get around to it for me it left me impressed as it's up there with burt best features and and back to those 70s 80s gritty urban crime thrillers that weren't afraid to be obscure and go out of their way to set up characters pack it with realistically brutal force and effectively incorporate the local locations atlanta being the case here to the fold with grounded photography in certain shades it kind of reminded me of but that's loosely however it's honed blues score with its kicks funky shifts and unhinged sounds very much had me thinking of score he orchestrated for the music soundtrack on the other hand is hit or miss br br sgt tom sharky was an atlantic agent before a slip out during a bust saw him to vice work along with his new squad they come across a prostitution ring which catches their interest due to fact it's owned by one hard to track and to convict crime lord what they dig up involves a prominent government figure and a call girl which can give them some important names but they must get to her before she's made a target br br burt acts but also directs in an firm and muscular fashion which would suit his hard nosed performance and gerald di thematically hard bitten and taut screenplay that was adapted from william novel well he does show some sort of heart insightful thoughts amongst that armor within the scenes involving the able british actress rachel ward be it the stake out scenes when he's watching her from another building and slowly becoming infatuated by her to when they finally come together but these latter interactions mid way through do slow up the momentum but give it noir like strokes the performances are fairly spot on with a great rapport with exceptional actors charles durning earl brian keith richard and bernie casey the scathing profanity and witty dialogues between these guys were a blast as for the corrupt villains vittorio builds imposing strength and power but it's henry silva who seems born for these roles cunning and unstoppable turn that makes the show where his appearance seems to outline things to come and help them fall into place plus his adrenaline filled and violent cat and mouse climax with sharky and his team is brilliantly done br br the exciting action passages might be quick and dry but remain violent like an immensely teeth grinding interrogation sequence some handy old fashion filming techniques add to the suspense the intriguing material keeps it quite being character derived but when we think its smooth sailing it offers up a blunt surprise or two along with some intensely confrontations Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748875498771667 Review: atlanta crime with burt reynolds sgt sharky and his tough and well sharky's machine let charles durning and officers papa arch brian keith casey breaking up the atlanta crime syndicate who's on the verge of putting their man in the state house br br busted after messing up a major drug police sting operation with the drug dealer and a number of innocent shot and killed sgt sharky was transfered into vice busting hookers johns and perverts sgt sharky finds a list of call girls in the wallet of a top atlanta pimp and after one of the call girls apartment it turns out that she's having don earl a candidate for governor as a regular br br as sharky starts to investigate this strange he finds out that the good family man married with five children is also on the of vittorio victor the mob godfather of atlanta the high price call girl dominoe rachel ward who's involved with is tired of being a hooker and to leave stable of call girls and live with as his live in mistress after he gets elected governor of georgia which is already a conclusion but only one slight hitch will victor let go of her br br with the syndicate the corrupt atlanta police and city officials as well as the local chinese mob sgt sharky ends up losing most of his men including two of his fingers as he brings down the mafia in a final shoot out with the his mobsters at the famous atlanta br br and beautiful rachel ward as dominoe is thought to have been murdered by drugged out hit man billy score henry silva who blew her face off with a shot gun but in reality it turned out that he really killed call girl room mate tiffany wells with dominoe away in the country br br sharky who was in love with dominoe from afar found out the truth about her being alive and to the surprise and shock of mob kingpin victor is going to use her by getting dominoe to against him to put and his mob away for good but the cunning and vicious victor wasn't going to go willingly and let sharky know it sooner then he thought br br blood shootout at the hotel in the films final sequence with machine having it out with the almost indestructible junkie hit man billy score shooting it out on the hotel stairway both billy score and sharky's machine member arch come face to face with drug induced with zen reality philosophy in what can best be said to be a battle of two cultures west and east Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9396952986717224 Review: burt and star's in this great cop film play's the of the title who is a tough cop whilst working in undercover a drug bust goes wrong and is to vice br br the machine of the title to the motley crew to bring down a crooked governor who is involved in high class prostitution cocaine and contract murder br br the motley crew is played by brian keith favorite bernie casey richard as quirky as an ace sounds man durning as the chief the beautiful english rose rachael ward play's dominoe a 1000 a night hooker whom and eventually for when out an apartment used by the governor br br italian actor vittorio play's the high pimp who has a deadly gang of at his disposal and henry play's his psychotic brother hit man who is highly strung on and angel dust br br the action packed finale see's the remaining of the engaged in a deadly shootout with which in one the most spectacular ever put to celluloid br br alas hollywood has ran out of and is contemplating a remake of sharky's machine why bother a anniversary special edition dvd would be ideal not a silly ass remake Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8581863641738892 Review: out to sea was a great movie i expected comedy and from about 10 minutes into the film to the end there was comedy and laughing points jack and walter are great together and the addition of rue made it a wonderful movie that should be seen over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9438852071762085 Review: that's how burt reynolds describes this film which happens to be his best ever he plays tom sharky a vice detective who's on the trail of an international mobster vittorio and the man he's financing to be the next governor of georgia earl in the novel by william the story is more complex because the guy's running for president this is a very long movie that feels more like three hours instead of two the filming in downtown atlanta and the hotel sets the mood just right for the story reynolds doesn't do much laughing in this one compared to his comedy films he's very serious here especially in the beginning of the movie because he gets for a dope bust that goes wrong at times though the movie plays more like a voyeuristic drama than a crime film with burt trying to get close to the woman only towards the end of the film does the violence get cranked up that leads to the bang bang climax just like the great jazz score in dirty harry by sharky's machine features an excellent urban jazz soundtrack with many guest stars including baker julie london flora buddy de franco the manhattan transfer doc sarah and joe williams al handles the score with magic this movie has become one of the best crime dramas ever check it out br br score 8 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9894512295722961 Review: sharky's machine finds burt reynolds as a narcotics cop who after a failed buy and bust that wasn't his fault but that got a few people killed in it he finds himself to the vice squad in atlanta br br the prestige is hardly as good as the narcotics beat but it does have its fringe benefits one night after a of working girls where one of their books falls into their hands the guys ask for surveillance on rachel place she's an expensive item both notorious mobster vittorio and law and order candidate earl br br their surveillance however records a murder and the rest of the film is sharky and his new colleagues from vice trying to solve this prestige case br br though it's a burt reynolds film and those usually have some humor to them the comedy is kept in check as the film turns as deadly serious as dirty harry it was reported in fact that clint eastwood was offered this film br br look for some good performances by fellow vice cops bernie casey and brian keith and by henry silva the up brother of who does the dirty work of the organization and loves his job br br it's not a bad film a mixture of dirty harry and laura why laura you'll have to see sharky's machine for that answer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9410297274589539 Review: i haven't seen every single movie that burt reynolds has ever made but this one which i've just finished watching for the third time may very well be his best it suffers only from some slow stretches burt perhaps tried to make it more arty than it should have been on the other hand he managed to avoid many of the usual cliches in the presentation of the tough cop role he plays notice for example the scene in which he attempts to kiss rachel ward for the first time or the fear he expresses just before the final showdown with the indestructible henry silva in fact silva and those two ninja assassins are three of the most memorable villains of cop thrillers of the 80s the film also has some offbeat touches a surprising amount of humor a brutal and gripping and many well directed shots Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627060890197754 Review: the jazz soundtrack makes this seem like a clint eastwood movie br br in fact the whole thing strikes me as burt doing clint the story is good and the movie is full of one liners that i carry with me to this day reynolds to bad guy i'm gonna pull the chain on you pal because you're up my town and you wanna know the worst part you're from outta state br br highlights the reel to reel is nice set dressing for br br charles durning coming while listening to tapes of prostitutes having sort of phone sex you'd have to see it trust me it's hilarious br br brian keith plays against type as a tough guy and does it well br br bernie with zen br br rachel ward wow she go br br doc and the tonight show band play their off as usual joe william's guests on vocals manhattan transfer re recorded route 66 the soundtrack lends class to the whole affair br br need i say more it might be best film ever br br yeah he plays himself as usual but it works br br enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949025571346283 Review: the above profile was written by me when i used the nick of which is still my email address i still believe andy character of is the best twilight episodes ever and i watch this episode at least once a year as i consider to be a fortunate man as he has many friends who love him dearly br br in case many of you are too young to remember i'm andy devine hosted a children's entertainment show in the 50's i believe called andy's gang on it he had three assistants a cat named midnight who played the violin a mouse named squeaky who played an a hand organ and a devilish toad named who's could appear and disappear at will embarrassing many of andy's funny guest stars like billy gilbert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.935707688331604 Review: one of the few comedic twilight that's actually really good we have floyd the barber from andy griffith show the stock in trade old geezer dude from many old westerns and lovable old it also has that cool spacecraft interior that i believe was used in the sci fi classic forbidden planet or else the day the earth stood plus the new guys in town are driving an exotic i think sports car back in the days when european automobiles were known as foreign jobs in the u s the whole idea of as weapon is a hoot and the fact that buddies love him despite being the fact he's a total bs artist is a heartwarming moment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9291759729385376 Review: i always loved that scratchy voiced guy in all those westerns he was the sidekick in the wild bill hickock show back in the fifties in this he has the perfect vehicle for his wonderful character he is harmless and no one believes him but he is non and goes on anyway when you have a guy like this there's no challenging because the details aren't there to quibble with of course in this episode he is taken on board a space ship by a group of aliens who have no sense of humor and believe everything they hear they don't have the word lie in their as it turns out he is so insufferable that they can't handle him and then of course there is the secret weapon see this just to watch andy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.766781210899353 Review: cliche romance drama movie with very simple plot but very good cinematography and script the screenplay directing and acting was also good the flow of the movie is kind of manipulative in order to bring the audience to tears through the excellent love music and circumstance which works but later on after the movie makes one feel raped in a way jones makes her character very memorable and lovable though a deeper story could have taken this movie to a higher level but still the movie delivers for it's genre only for hopeless romantics big love story fans big soap drama fans 50's cinemascope cinematography fans and fans of the lead actors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688183665275574 Review: this movie is the best one forever upon the warm feelings of this real love story during the korean war by the story of sun the doctor and mark elliot an american at the shadow of different habits between east and west upon his in the love scene between two lovers when he invited her to dance the relationship between east and west must be close in spite of chinese habits and customs that destiny made their great role by between them to replace the pains for both elliot suffered from failure marriage and sun suffered from the harmful shoot of her husband by chinese communists at the time of dung in 1949 br br she could not stop the decision of destiny in spite of her practical profile because love has a magnetic spirit for everyone seek for happiness soul and brilliant memory as the final by the voice of elliot after his death and the sadness receive for sun for this hard situations when she went to the hill the source of this love under the tree to say goodbye for his body and live with his soul among their Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9738962650299072 Review: on a second viewing this is still a wonderful romance that is in my opinion much better than the film it came paired with on my 2 dvd set the leo classic an affair to remember yet it seems to have fallen out of favour slightly only a 6 6 rating here on imdb and dismissed by many critics as gooey how sad because this is an intelligent romantic drama with very good work by the two leads jennifer jones and william holden if anything the film should be well remembered for the gorgeous colour cinematography and the unforgettable musical score i don't much like valentine's day but it gave me an excuse to watch this movie again and i'm glad of it while i still think character death is too heavily taking suspense out of the final scenes this film is very moving and i really enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846615195274353 Review: with two old friends br br i've always enjoyed both lemmon's and films and of course their team efforts are always worth watching and often hilarious br br although i didn't personally regard this film as in the hilarious category it is certainly a competent and entertaining vehicle for fans of the two principle actors and of 60s style romantic comedy plots br br brent may actually steal the show in terms of laughs as the arrogant and tyrannical cruise director br br gloria proves that senior ladies can remain enormously attractive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9453101754188538 Review: after many many years i saw again this beautiful love story thinking about how would i half a century after react to a film which made so many girls cry and sigh at that time when i was just an male adolescent trying to understand women's behaviors in a small city in brazil br br this time however what caught my attention in the film was something very different namely the insistence with which the physician dr han suyin jennifer jones makes clear to the journalist mark elliott william holden her special condition as an in fact she is constantly putting emphasis on this point in their relationship repeating she is willing to assume her love for him and carry it on in a way provided that by doing so she is not betraying her chinese side its seems to the spectator that suyin is eagerly making efforts to establish a very subtle between those two unstable and opposite aspects of her culture for they will immediately engage in overt conflict in her mind at a minimum failure in her attempts to control them br br therefore attitudes always leave poor elliott – a determined brave and extremely practical man – anxious and perplexed without knowing how much importance to give to her words for him whose love for her is plain and simple the situation is totally clear if we love each other let us make a couple and begin immediately a life together not so fast is what she seems verbally and non verbally to answer him all the time br br in fact chinese portion would never allow her such a level of and as she goes on and on this much aimed equilibrium between those two worlds inside herself she also frequently signals to him that also a very peculiar trait of chinese culture is deeply rooted in her mind namely the constant on the real world by invisible beings from an spiritual or non physical world for suyin is always elliott about how dangerous is life not because of any objective and concrete threat as would be the of the english colonialism or the of a japanese invasion but due to the threats of plenty of cruel and harmful gods and other mystical and mythical beings over the poor fearful and vulnerable human beings br br in fact it looks like a whole bunch of chinese are permanently on the watch to make people's life totally miserable because of that mothers must dress their precious male babies in girls clothes so that they are not taken away by jealous gods everyone should always be ready to make loud noises to send the clouds away in order to avoid their covering the sight of the moon peasants are advised that they should shout loudly the rice is bad the rice is bad to protect their crops from being stolen by and in a funeral it is recommended that the family be isolated from the other people by curtains so that the gods don't take advantage of their sorrow and br br in other words suyin introduces us to a culture in which the supernatural has a real existence as if a rather disturbing pantheon of and sadistic gods are always on the verge of negatively with the most banal acts in anyone's daily life br br as the story takes place in hong kong in 1949 it should be clear that china really was at that time almost a semi feudal society while the country from which elliott had come from was not yet dominated by the fierce capitalism that launched by the usa after the first oil shock in 1973 took charge of the whole world therefore at least in one aspect both sides of personality were still much more innocent than they would be today br br a lot of history came into being since those old days as to china the main fact is that after several of a communist regime the country finally reached in the last two decades the condition of a very aggressive economy much more properly described as state capitalism and what happened to that old spirituality that so much enthralled suyin in hong kong in 1949 and with which she used to impress so much an impassioned elliott under that tree on the hill behind the hospital it is gone completely gone in brief if that story took place today elliott would not find it necessary to go to china to propose to suyin in the presence of the third uncle and her entire family in fact both men would now be closer to one another in their huge talking business as usual Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601699113845825 Review: it stars war william holden separated who falls in love with a stunning doctor jessica jones set against the stunning backdrop of hong kong the cinematography is magnificent as they on a hill overlooking hong kong the story deals with racial tensions society on mixed relations and extra marital affairs but what i love about it is the strong character of the heroine portrayed by jessica jones who is a doctor who stays humble and in her mission and stays loyal to her love despite that she gets at her hospital for with a married man by high one day william holden is called to the korean war which he covers and then that ill fated day she gets the news of his demise the end of course is tragic i cried when she went to their hill it was a very sweet ill fated love affair it defeats all the odds the fact that she got fired from her job how his wife would not grant him a divorce yet their great love they experienced a great love despite it all i personally do not believe in affairs and think he should have not started something when he was bound to someone else and she should not have allowed herself to let it happen but despite that a truly magnificent movie i think the heroine overshadowed the hero jessica jones is sultry and gave a magnificent performance although i thought it strange they didn't not hire a real asian actress or someone with asian blood i agree with one review jessica jones oozes sexuality when she lays on the ground and looks up at william holden speaking calmly but her eyes say come take me now br br i find it a pity most great films were made before i was born it seems many hollywood movies are lacking in depth great acting and depend entirely on stunts and heavy sex scenes this is truly one of the greatest ill fated love stories in movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311163425445557 Review: the beautifully engaging song with the same name as the film won the best song oscar in 1955 br br love is a many thing br br it's the april rose that only grows in the early spring br br love is way of giving a reason to be living br br that golden crown that makes a man a king br br once on a high and hill br br in the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still br br then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing br br yes true love a many thing br br how can we forget such a beautiful song henry king the director had the privilege to work with jennifer jones twice that year for this film and the greatly under rated film good morning miss dove jones was nominated for thing but she could have been easily nominated for miss dove as well br br william holden is just great as the war sent to report on the communist revolution in 1949 china his love for jones an oriental doctor was endearing and so memorable to watch br br while the ending is not pleasing this is still one of the greatest romances ever put on the screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844710826873779 Review: this film always hits me hard emotionally at the end though the issues of the film interracial romance and adultery were controversial at the time this film goes way beyond those narrow parameters of ground breaking novelty and trail blazing uniqueness here we have a true love story as written by the woman involved in this love affair told in a brilliant aggressive style that the virtues and glory of mad passionate love i love this endorsement of the only emotion that makes life truly worth living jennifer jones is full of grace and william holden is simply magnificent in his role as a reporter a wonderful film that only people who have been in this kind of love can really appreciate and understand and for those who haven't yet been in love even just the hope that one day lightning can strike for you makes life worth living because love is worth having even if but for a short time even if you lose because love is the stuff the essence of life this film works for me a warmly felt experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867566823959351 Review: based on the 1952 autobiography a many thing love is a many thing 1955 tells the story of han suyin focusing on the romance that han a widowed doctor in 1949 hong kong had with a married american named mark elliott i don't want to feel anything again ever han tells mark soon after they meet but the two soon develop the mutual for each other and who can blame them mark is played by william holden at the near peak of his hunky dude period the following year's picnic would be the peak in this the first of three films over the next seven years that would find holden in china 1960's the world of wong and satan never sleeps being the others and dr han is here played by jennifer jones who although not a unlike yummy nancy and pretty france of those other exotic holden films does a credible job of passing as one whether dressed in european surgical gown or bathing suit jones looks ridiculously gorgeous here no wonder east meets west in this film so dramatically with its two appealing lead stars breathtaking hong kong scenery beautiful cinemascope and color oscar winning costumes and that classic oscar winning title song that through the film like a lovely love is a many thing turns out to be quite the winning and romantic concoction han herself supposedly did not care for the picture so i can only imagine that great liberties were taken with her source material still i enjoyed it and if the film's ending causes a tear to come to the eye just remember mark's words of wisdom life's greatest tragedy is not to be loved Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818018078804016 Review: this movie is based on the book a many thing by han suyin and tackles issues of race relations between asians and whites a topic that comes from personal experiences as an growing up in china that background and the beautiful hong kong settings gives this love story a unique and rather daring atmosphere for its time br br other than that the story is a stereotypical romance with a memorable song that is perhaps more remembered than the movie itself the beautiful jennifer jones looks the part and gives a wonderful oscar nominated performance as a doctor of mixed breed during the advent of communism in mainland china william holden never looked better playing a romantic lead as a journalist covering war torn regions in the world the acting is top notch and the chemistry between the two lovers provides for some genuine moments of silver screen affection sure to melt the hearts of those who are romantically inclined br br the cinematography really brings out hong kong especially the overlooking the harbor where the two lovers spend their most intimate moments the ending is a real tear jerker some may consider sentimental romances but for those who enjoy classic hollywood love stories this is a shining example Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823906421661377 Review: this film immediately catches the eye with the atmospheric aerial views of a very pretty hong hong filmed in those rich colours of 1950 films which modern blockbusters never seem to capture probably a sign of those times because this is not a high powered seen it all before film full of havoc and violence the havoc and violence are there though in the backdrop with thousands of refugees trying to get out of china this is a very moving and compelling story full of hope and love in a tragic time in recent history the story of two people from different cultures falling in love and the build up to them trying to overcome this is the heart of this very fine and moving film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891846179962158 Review: i regard this loving and sensitively written story to be one of the true masterpieces after having seen this film originally on the silver screen with my mother in los angeles california when it first came out many years passed before i would have the opportunity to experience it again the beauty quiet simplistic elegance and of the film to me set it aside from many many others of its kind yes tears still come to my eyes when i see it and hear the refrain of that once in a lifetime song perhaps still today my number one all time most beloved film i would hope this classic love story will be enjoyed and appreciated by our future generations Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9908071160316467 Review: age cannot the beauty of this east west love story for me ignoring the famous and lovely title song and its lyrics what we have is a dramatized biography of two remarkable people caught in a moment of counter involving social conformity bigotry war doubt and the need for immense courage with hong kong as the backdrop this movie tells the story of a doctor and a u s journalist who meet and fall in love during the korean war as mark elliott william holden is intelligent breezy and a bit weak jennifer jones is perhaps well nigh perfect as dr han suyin by turns doubt torn and ecstatic eager and hesitant others in the large cast include murray matheson virginia gregg richard soo philip and donna many of hollywood's best oriental actors played smaller uncredited parts also the script by john patrick followed exquisite novel closely the direction by henry king was solid as always the thrust of the storyline is how unwilling han was to fall in love with elliott with her busy and demanding schedule as a doctor and her doubts about their future and how he was despite the intolerance and interference they faced as their affair became known the film is physically busy interesting and often beautiful also the hill to which the lovers go to be apart the lovely bay where they swim are set against an already busy and crowded business city large social events and streets hospital corridors and traffic filled with cinematography by leon ben makeup and helen hairstyles the great work by set sound and lighting art department and all concerned this has to be one of the most memorable productions set in a major non u s city of all time and one of the most difficult to capture on film yet what one remembers most here is the lovers thankfully not extremely young facing the odds against them and exactly what they are then going ahead as if love mattered and those conditions which are set up as barriers to love do not the climax of the affair is mark's going back to war thereafter han receives his letters even after she knows he is has been killed they seem messages from a better a world where hope is all that matters courage is the price of to that world and it is always summer on a high and hill set apart and above a zone where beauty and individual desires can be victimized made subject to ill fortune or aside by militant forces of evil truly love is a many thing dr han says and this movie stands as one of that shining as a pearl timeless as a chinese and lovely as polished jade set against a rough background Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9386407732963562 Review: love is a many thing is set in hong kong in 1949 50 and tells the story of the relationship between mark elliott a white american journalist and han suyin a half chinese half european doctor this story of a mixed race love affair was quite a daring theme for the fifties and as it often did hollywood tried to soften the blow by casting a white actress as the supposedly non caucasian woman who falls in love with a white man something that would be regarded as politically incorrect today but was quite acceptable then think for example of the casting of ava gardner in show boat or natalie wood in west side story the setting of the story in a british colony was also perhaps a way of exploring racial issues in a way that would cause less controversy in america suyin loses her job in a hong kong hospital because her british superiors take exception to the fact that she is dating a white man whom she is unable to marry because his estranged wife will not grant him a divorce as was sometimes the case european colonialism was made the whipping boy for some of america's own failings imagine the that would have been unleashed had a similar film been made about a black or mixed race woman doctor in a hospital in alabama br br besides racial issues the film also raises questions of international politics referring to both the communist of power in china and the outbreak of the korean war han suyin was a real person and a well known author of the period in reality she tended to support communist regime but here she is shown as firmly anti communist this is not however primarily an issue movie about either or politics but rather a romance a good example of what would have been known at the time as a woman's picture such films although mostly made by male directors were mostly aimed at female audiences they dealt with love and romance often unhappy romance from the woman's point of view and had a strong female character in the leading role the genre often provided roles for actresses older than the heroines of standard romances earlier examples were normally in but by the fifties they generally as here used lush sumptuous colour br br although a chinese or actress would have been more convincing in the role jennifer jones does a very good job as suyin i found william holden as mark rather but this does not matter much as suyin is very much the dominant figure she is screen much more than mark and the film examines her family and professional life much more than it does his although jennifer was still strikingly beautiful she was in her mid thirties rather older than most romantic heroines of films of this period holden was about the same age unusually for the fifties when boy meets girl often meant older man meets girl br br the film is not particularly profound but is well made with some attractive photography particularly of hong kong itself reflecting the growing trend in the fifties for shooting on location rather than on studio sets seldom can hong kong have looked so beautiful the view from a hill overlooking the city takes on a special meaning as this is where suyin and mark go for their romantic assignments the overall mood is one of poignant doomed romance a mood heightened by the atmospheric photography and the musical score including one of the most memorable movie themes ever written 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9960195422172546 Review: this is the kind of movie that people of a certain age will say of i didn't think they made movies like that anymore walter matthau gives his usual over the top performance but instead of leaving teeth marks all over the scenery leaves endearing grease he is like that great uncle we all know that still wears polyester and everyone but we still love anyway br br jack lemmon's performance reminds us why he had more golden globe nominations than anyone else 22 he gives a true to life performance of the basically 'good ordinary man' even in the milieu of a farce br br this film will probably not appeal to people who prefer blunt humor designed to confront or offend but will appeal to people who appreciate broad farce played with a straight face br br the entire supporting cast is excellent in their ability to play such absurd characters while maintaining the reality of each character br br brent gives a marvelous performance as a professional version of a lounge lizard anyone who has known professional hosts in real life will immediately recognize the type he is playing he nails the type perfectly his rendition of merits study as a perfect example of the contrast between absurd and pathetic br br the plot is rather a straight forward marry theme that has the usual results just because a plot theme has been done a thousand times does not mean that it is dated but rather that it is a timeless theme br br the rest of the supporting cast shows what can happen when professionals exhibit their skills in the roles that are written for them instead of vying for the spotlight in this film even the second tier actors shine it is also obvious that they enjoyed making this film br br the plot may be standard and thin but it allows the performers to shine br br this film is a true treat for people who want to see professional actors engaging in their craft the plot falls away and the performers shine Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7129479050636292 Review: i have just sat through this film again and can only wonder if we will see the likes of films like this anymore the timeless music the tender voices of william holden and jennifer jones leave this grown man weeping through joyous romantic scenes and i'm not one who cries very often in life where have our william gone and will they make these moving wonderful movies any more it's sad to have to realize that they probably won't but don't think about it just try to block that out of your mind even so they won't have holden in it and he won't appear on that hill just once more either you can only enjoy this film and watch it again Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8446231484413147 Review: directed by a veteran hollywood director henry king who began his career still in 1915 love is a many thing was one of his last great films it was based on a by han suyin called simply a many thing the phrase that was borrowed by the author from the poem the kingdom of god by francis thompson where that many word love' was used in quite a different and rather context meaning the love of god made in the the film marked along with works by such directors as douglas sirk and vincente minnelli a sort of of melodrama its and reaching yet again a peak of popularity br br the story begins when a handsome american reporter mark elliott played by william holden yet once again typecast in one of his irresistible roles comes to the hong kong and meets there a young and pretty han suyin jennifer jones of half chinese half english origin who is working as a doctor at a hospital and whose husband was recently killed by the chinese communists instantly mark feels a rather strong attraction towards her but at the beginning his deep feelings are not quite by heart left cold after the death of her husband i believe in human heart now only as a but very soon she to the persistent courting of tempting as hell mark and both of them enter a passionate relationship apparently by nothing even by the fact that mark is unhappily married and his wife doesn't want to give him a divorce or social differences and prejudices caused by chinese origin but still it's the fate that has a final word to say in the fairness of the of such a loving relationship for no matter how enduring the two assume it to be the merciless time is waiting in a rather alarming form of death prepared at any given moment to prove its br br undoubtedly one of the most romantic films ever made love is a many thing features fine performances from william holden and jennifer jones wonderful academy award winning musical score by alfred newman and extremely romantic touching heart warming but ultimately heart breaking story don't miss that many film 8 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895128607749939 Review: i first saw this film in the mid 60's when i was a teenager and it moved me so much in fact the end scene where han suyin hears of mark's death and then rushes to the hill in disbelief where you then hear mark's voice saying give me your hand and then the image of him disappears the butterfly with it's superstitious meaning the music the shattered emotions of love of han suyin just left me sobbing my heart out i was outwardly crying bitterly my mother and sister looked up and were shocked at my reaction i just left the room to be on my own fortunately i do not react like that any more but i always cry at the end i love everything about the film the music mostly the costumes of han suyin and location the beauty of jennifer jones and the handsome william holden they were both at their best i have the vhs and dvd of this wonderful movie i also have two versions of the music lyrics by arthur newman and sammy i also have the book a many thing by han suyin i recommend this film 100 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721605181694031 Review: holden and jones in this movie but not in the way we think of sizzling today it's very subtle and under the surface yet palpable jennifer jones in particular is so sexually hot in this film much more than a caricature like monroe ever was because she creates a real woman with all facets of she's intelligent graceful she's and desirable br br there's a scene on that famous hill where she's lying down in the grass looking up at holden and the expression in her eyes is x rated yet in the context of the scene and character in makes complete sense you don't need to have it all said in the dialogue spelled out like the crude in most modern films it's all there in her eyes sexy yet elegant what a stunning under rated actress she was i saw her madame for the first time recently and was equally blown away i'll take her over bergman davis or the two any day Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8482396006584167 Review: two great stars and a legendary director created a magnificent throbbing love story that is memorable and moving on so many levels br br henry king directed jennifer jones in her first hit song of bernadette and he again directs jennifer jones in this film and miss jones is perfect in this role and gives a edgy beautiful performance that captures the conflict in the character and bill holden who hit home run after home run in the with a series of smash hit films beginning with sunset 17 born yesterday country girl picnic and of course river is superb in this role hard to imagine anyone but holden in this movie i loved the ending and cry every time i see it for anyone who has ever loved and lost you will understand for those who haven't you won't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843431711196899 Review: this movie will likely be too sentimental for many viewers especially contemporary audiences nevertheless i enjoyed this film thanks mostly to the down to earth charm of william holden one of my favorite stars and the dazzling beauty of jennifer jones there are some truly heartwarming scenes between the pair and the talent of these two actors rescues what in lesser hands could've been trite lines the cinematography of hong kong from the period of filming is another highlight of this movie all in all a better than average romantic drama 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767279028892517 Review: those prophetic words were spoken by william holden as a war reporter to the jennifer jones as a doctor explaining his failing marriage on the beach they start an affair despite huge odds of adultery and racial issues in hollywood of the 1950s interracial romance was allowed but only with dire consequences at the end beautiful hong kong scenery although some beach scenes look studio bound a famous title tune poetic script lovely background music by alfred newman great costumes outstanding performances especially jones directed here by henry king who also did the song of bernadette 1943 an oscar for jones still make this a world class romance Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8490731120109558 Review: we all want to fall in love the experience makes us feel completely alive where every sense is heightened every emotion is it may only last a moment an hour an afternoon but that doesn't reduce its value because we are left with memories that we treasure for the rest of our lives br br i love watching people fall in love it must have something to do with the excellent chemistry between the main characters br br mark elliott a charming sensitive american war arrives in hong kong at the dawn of the korean war he finds in han suyin an awesome beauty of true grace br br han suyin a lovely doctor is captivated by mark's tenderness and insight br br it was instant attraction when they first met the two a passionate affair leading them to fall deeply in love br br their love is so strong so wonderfully expressed that highlights married status and the difficulties of the troubled time of the korean war communism and race relations br br holden is an inspired choice for the role not only does he have an imposing screen presence but he brings the perfect mix of enlightenment compassion and emotion to the part br br opposite him oscar winner jennifer jones perfect in her oriental look beautiful in that traditional and modern asian inspired jones her role with personal emotion giving her character a charismatic life of its own she delivers a heartfelt performance turning her character into a woman who undergoes a spiritual and emotional awakening br br her scene in that hill where she takes refuge is exquisitely touching specially when we heard mark's voice whispering we have not missed you and i that many thing br br henry king who has established himself as a masterful director of romances spreads the theme tune by alfred newman in the air above the harbor his film is colorful elegant with excellent cinematography and set design br br nominated for eight academy awards this beautiful and sensitive motion picture won three best costume design best music and best score Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886513948440552 Review: this delightful movie tells the story of buds and it's incredible you'll laugh and you'll smile and you'll laugh it's really all about the laughs when jon bon jovi is funny in a movie it's a heck of a movie said now go watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969792366027832 Review: is one of those movies which sort of fell through the cracks but deserves better when i first saw it i had a luke warm reaction but over time it's really grown on me no pun intended the more i see it the more i appreciate it the writing is top notch as is the acting throw in a few surprising cameos and good direction and you end up with a great little film br br it's also good to finally see hank azaria get a chance to shine in a starring role and thornton delivers his usual quality performance even relative newcomer ryan phillippe delivers playing a friendly innocent with wit and subtlety br br on a side note is simply a must see if you're a billy bob thornton fan it appears stephen gyllenhaal was influenced by earlier thornton projects like one false move and blade though is certainly a lot more tongue in cheek than either and role as a character who is both sophisticated and down to earth is a perfect match for the actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974489688873291 Review: 8 2008 when i originally wrote my comments shortly after first seeing this film i took a critical view feeling that lemmon and matthau had basically phoned in their performances which paired them in a manner they'd done several times previously br br but upon seeing it again it seemed different especially in view that neither of the two main mega stars lived a great deal longer after its release br br with the exception of all of the eight principals are performers with considerable experience and likewise a lot longer in tooth than we've seen in many of their other film and t v work but isn't almost everyone br br seeing it again while it certainly won't be regarded as a in any of their careers it is a fun film with a lot of interesting scenery as well br br from my viewpoint it reminds me that many films plays etc can often be looked at either from a very critical viewpoint or looking instead to the lighter side without expecting a film to be another citizen kane or in terms of the two leads another original odd couple it also will provide a continuing piece of nostalgia for lemmon and matthau as well as the others in the cast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9586289525032043 Review: b b thornton proves to be a great actor in this little seen movie thornton really gets into his characters literally i caught this on cable one night and enjoyed it too bad it was released in theaters the same year as fear and loathing and half baked Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15630823373794556 Review: this movie was good i can't say it was one of the best but it still was good the only reason that i watched it was because of ryan phillippe he is soo hot don't get mad reese but i think that it was sort of funny not a laugh your head out kinda thing but still o k Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.674326479434967 Review: you looking for a comic drama with suspense and an ensemble cast well locate this little sleeper john lithgow and billy bob are great in this little plot twister don't forget the cameo by jamie lee curtis a touch of the 60's a touch of the prince and the and dash of that gold makes for a little story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8817428946495056 Review: if it wasn't meant to be a comedy the filmmakers sure if they intended for it to be a comedy they hit the mark our critic says is a wonderful film filled with family values and community spirit it for all audiences and says that he really liked jamie lee performance it deserves a theatrical re release Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628475308418274 Review: after seeing the trailer it was an easy decision not to see this film i mean i don't care for stupid stoner comedies i'm sure it was also an easy choice for a lot of people to get together smoke a bowl and go check out this flick with the guy from the simpsons and some guy named billy bob should have been a good time but the film's just not that funny too bad somebody had to go and bum their high br br unfortunately i found out that the trailer was misleading after it had already left the theaters so i had to wait for the video i really enjoyed it nice locations quality production and excellent performances from the entire cast looking back at it the plot twists weren't totally unexpected but i didn't find it because the premise was so engaging br br so why was this absorbing drama marketed as a comedy did something happen to the producer leaving the associate producers to do the marketing by themselves Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6562036871910095 Review: anyone who gives this movie less than 8 needs to step outside puff a couple great story br br reality is for people who can't handle drugs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8190486431121826 Review: not your ordinary movie but a good one billy bob is very funny in this movie the way he talks what he says etc i was kind of surprised when i saw it cause i just thought it was a normal comedy but it was more than that it had a very good story great characters and a good balance br br favorite part probably when billy bob is running around in his robe shooting at the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9519922137260437 Review: a fun romp a lot of good twists and turns and we were not even baked br br didn't know this movie even existed until watching the extra trailers on a monty python dvd oddly it was there along with the city of lost children and the adventures of baron br br the plot keeps you wondering throughout br br the acting was awesome hank azaria shows his talent again bill bob is billy bob br br definitely worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385860562324524 Review: a fun romp a lot of good twists and turns and we were not even baked br br didn't know this movie even existed until watching the extra trailers on a monty python dvd oddly it was there along with the city of lost children and the adventures of baron br br the plot keeps you wondering throughout br br the acting was awesome hank azaria shows his talent again bill bob is billy bob br br definitely worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385860562324524 Review: what a great little film lots of good roles from some random stars basically there are these pot that get caught up in a comical adventure at points the film makes you believe everyone is going to end up dead which adds to the comedy when the character of john lithgow 3rd rock re appears its impossible not to imagine the trip this may have caused like a total paradox the film is full of twists and turns that keep you guessing all the way to the end billy bob thornton astronaut farmer is brilliant in fact looking back the character is fairly similar in the fact he holds the family of pot together everyone involved in this film should get a big thumbs up br br as i the final scene is a dream however a nightmare at the same time i love it when hank azaria carter says at the end do you think we should do this every year i felt my self wishing they would br br i'm not going to say this film is good for everyone but as a lover of stoner movies i give it 10 10 my advice have a joint ready kick back and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976780116558075 Review: i was totally surprised just how good this movie actually is because when i first saw it i was only mildly amused i must say however that i am still very disappointed that donald o'connor wasn't given a bigger and better role he was an enormous talent br br there is a great chemistry among all the main cast members and matthau has never been funnier br br i am tremendously glad that this picture got made because we get to see lemmon and matthau team up for the very last time in a vehicle that puts their talent to great use brent proves that data from star trek the next is not the only good character he can play br br the storyline is really quite simple but the comedy and the characters work really well and i laughed heartily throughout this movie and i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820775389671326 Review: this is an awesome movie and if you haven't seen it you should go to the video store right now and rent it first off the cast is superb not only does it have current stars like ryan philippe and billy bob thornton but it also has your stars of like judge reinhold it also has numerous cameos by actors like jon bon jovi ted danson and jamie lee curtis second off the story was quite good also it was interesting how they took a plot for a stoner movie and almost made it dramatic it takes the drug situation in the united states and instead of giving it a comedic face like in half baked it has a true life lesson image like traffic so watch this movie if you're a stoner it will give you insight into something you love if you don't do drugs it will give you a more realistic view of drugs than either side wants you to see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760249853134155 Review: the first half hour of was rather boring and not absorbing but as the film progressed so did my interest in the characters and the plot several scenes are really scary and you fear for the main characters who you actually grow attached to the story is about three hired hands on a hidden illegal marijuana farm in southern california they witness the murder of the owner malcolm john lithgow and they take over the weed for their own the three rather simple minded farm hands soon get swept up into a scary world of mafia and local interest while all of the time trying to convince everyone that malcolm is still alive while the movie had several faults and a slow beginning it turned out to be worthwhile 7 10 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8621506094932556 Review: this is the kind of film that might give you a nightmare besides that it's a lot of fun br br hardware wars is the only good spoof on star wars other films like spaceballs have failed this is the only good spoof film i have ever seen it doesn't rip off star wars it makes fun of it and that's what spoofs are supposed to be Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48539987206459045 Review: this ranks as my favorite movie of all time it's the best spoof of a science fiction movie ever the fact that it was a of star wars just made it all the better br br i love slapstick think of this as the marx brothers or the three stooges meet star wars the writing is hilarious the effects are a hoot the free association that goes on all sorts of things coming out of left field i almost wet my pants when the monster the princess br br space balls was a much longer movie but only had about 15 minutes of good material in it and i felt sort of ripped off afterwards like buying a burger that turned out to be mostly filler hardware wars despite being only about 15 minutes long would be worth paying a feature price imo Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07667860388755798 Review: hardware wars is a hilarious 12 minute short film parody of the original star wars movie which was released just a few months after star wars in 1977 this film uses household as space ships and star wars look a like actors to send you rolling around on the floor in uncontrollable fits of laughter this film has won many awards at film festivals and was the film which inspired mel brooks to write his star wars parody movie called spaceballs br br this is my favorite parody film and i recommend it to anyone who is familiar with star wars and has a good sense of humor br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647074937820435 Review: talk about your classics ernie the from here on out came up with a cute and creative trailer totally spoofing star wars this gem is so jammed packed with and gags i laugh every time not only that when star wars did a re issue with new special effects hardware wars did the same talk about a spoof that just won't die there's a reason george lucas calls this his favorite parody he was so impressed he even hired the to work on return of the jedi don't believe me check his entry in imdb br br this has to be the first and in my opinion the best parody ever done i think the special edition was a bit overdone but on reflection i think it's perfect for the modern day re release of star wars and goes to prove that sometimes it's wrong to mess with perfection br br yes it's only 10 minutes but it's well worth your time br br you'll laugh you'll cry you'll kiss 3 goodbye well maybe 15 for the dvd but you'll be real happy you did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814695119857788 Review: br br fourteen of the funniest minutes on celluloid this short parody is at least as much a part of the star wars saga as phantom menace and far more entertaining if you ask me hardware wars was the first in a long line of spoofs which form their own subgenre these days i hate to describe it too much it's so short that the premise is just about the whole thing suffice it to say that many of the most popular and familiar aspects of star wars have fun poked at them household such as and vacuum portray spaceships and robots the princess anne character wears actual bread rolls on her head instead of the famous of hair and fluke is even more of a dork than his original if that's possible ernie is one crazy son of a buck he's also the source of now the apocalypse now spoof Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.38816961646080017 Review: i just got the dvd for hardware wars in a shiny new package looking stuck it in my dvd player to find a slew of extra fun stuff the extra content on the dvd is even longer than the movie for those of you that have shame never seen hardware wars it one fantastically silly star wars spoof of episode iv of course household such as irons and a maker stand in for ty fighters x wings and the death star instead of princess leia we have princess ann complete with hairdo you get the point i'm sure mad silliness and a fun ride for any star wars geek like me br br now the dvd wow a director's commentary where he basically goes off on the movie making fun of himself and the project throughout an interview with on creature features remember that and hilarious director's cut and foreign version of the movie all jokes of course anyway this is great i loved hardware wars in the theater and am so glad for having the dvd in my collection in between mst3k the movie and thumb wars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444122910499573 Review: undoubtedly the funniest movie i have ever seen it's definitely worth the fourteen minutes it takes to watch i will never look at my kitchen the same way again bob deserves an oscar relax kid it's only a movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526545405387878 Review: i caught this little gem totally by accident back in 1980 or i was at a revival theatre to see two old silly sci fi movies the theatre was packed full and with no warning they showed a bunch of sci fi short spoofs to get us in the mood most were somewhat amusing but this came on and within seconds the audience was in hysterics the biggest laugh came when they showed princess having huge instead of hair on her head she looks at the camera gives a grim smile and nods that made it even funnier you gotta see played by what looks like a muppet it was extremely silly and stupid but i couldn't stop laughing most of the dialogue was drowned out because of all the laughter also if you know star wars pretty well it's even funnier they deliberately poke fun at some of the dialogue this really works with an audience a definite 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6283119320869446 Review: walter matthau and jack lemmon both of whom are sadly missed proved once again that they were a team dedicated to their craft of bringing hilarious moments to the screen this film is just another example of this br br this time out they play two brothers in law who land on a ship as dance on board br br of course their boss is a and miserable person named gil who just enjoys harassing these boys it's hilarious how lemmon gives a quick lesson in dancing to matthau and how the latter dances a with the owner rue br br too bad that fellow dance hal linden and donald o'connor are given so little to do but their parts call for that matthau falls for dyan cannon on board with her fellow gold digging mother the usual outrageous elaine unknown to them matthau has no money either the widower lemmon falls for gloria de haven looking than ever br br the film belongs to matthau and lemmon and will serve as a further tribute to their illustrious careers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518247842788696 Review: done on a spare change budget of twenty bucks tops this thirteen minute short cheerfully parodies george lucas' legendary sci fi blockbuster star wars in the most dumb way imaginable writer director ernie delivers a winning and often gut busting blend of ludicrous sound effects ineptly staged action scenes cruddy far from special effects you just gotta love the cheesy scratched on film lasers and household i mean spaceships being around on obvious wires badly dubbed in dialogue shamelessly hammy acting and richard wagner's rousing piece of classical music ride of the the characters are presented in suitably broad strokes my favorites are whiny wimp fluke venerable jedi knight ben doggie and hateful arch villain who spouts nothing but incomprehensible gibberish moreover 4 q 3 is clearly based on the tin man from the wizard of oz while deco is definitely a cheap vacuum cleaner this film's true is casting legendary voice actor supreme paul as the narrator deliciously rich and histrionic tones add immensely to the considerable silly yet tongue in cheek choice lines you'll laugh you'll cry you'll kiss three bucks goodbye a total hoot Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6996843814849854 Review: the hysterical hardware wars is finally out on dvd has earned its niche among parody classics and is not only a little 20 minute short but a staple in low budget film production classes which is where a lot of the film's cult status is derived from and resides with the dvd not only do we get a chance to revisit the original parody head ballistic toast et al that ernie f did in 1978 but there is a lot of additional material showcasing the wit antique is a dead on parody that is very funny but makes a statement about the of ignorance and greed at the same time the director's commentary is also hysterical as is the creature feature which parodies taking a film out on the talk show circuit and actually is based on taking out on the talk show circuit albeit the public access circuit i'd love to see ernie michael and crew take on some other contemporary overblown and targets to parody like just about any film that hollywood churns out at 100 million a pop these days not so much the crafty films like spider man or men in black actually parodies themselves but any number of overblown overwrought and features br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7633641362190247 Review: out of all the parodies of star wars i've seen this is probably the funniest not because of the premise star wars with simple electronics instead of spaceships but because of how poorly acted it is this is purposely overacted and it makes it hilarious and since everyone knows its purposely overacted no one complains the special effects were also purposely as awful as can be and include a toaster on a visible string that shoots toast and an egg on a string this short is funny for any fan of star wars which i'm not or anyone that has 15 minutes to kill great short br br my rating out of 13 mins not rated Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20139536261558533 Review: i haven't seen hardware wars in years but i remember it as one of the most hilarious events of human experience and it was over far too soon every aspect of this movie was hilarious and it was even better than star wars i laughed i cried after watching it i asked a family member for a moment with three dollars just so i could kiss it goodbye i'm kidding about the last one i love it when ham sidekick co pilot tries to eat princess anne hair and the character is just hilarious this film would be great to watch back to back with thumb wars and i sincerely wish there could have been a hardware wars episode ii the strikes out was there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9095385074615479 Review: nothing is sacred just ask ernie these days everybody has a video camera and a movie is hardly out before the spoofs start flying quickly written and shot and often posted directly to the internet spoofs are hot these days and we go out of our way to make sure filmmakers don't get off on their own self importance 25 years ago when the first star wars was made it was a different world filmmaking was the playground of a select few and spoofs were very rare then god gave us hardware wars it was shot to look cheap or was it just cheap and the audio was obviously recorded after the fact does that take away from the experience heck no that's what makes it so great it was raw and and hit relentlessly on some of the more pretentious moments of the original movie from fluke waving around a flashlight instead of a i did that when i was young to the monster to ben nah just a little headache remark this film short is as much a part of the phenomenon as any of the actual star wars films rent it buy it borrow it from a friend and may the farce be with you always Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7179709076881409 Review: so funny is the perfect way to describe this 12 minutes spoof of the original star wars hardware wars is incredibly funny it is presented as the trailer of the space epic hardware wars the joke is this imagine star wars played by bad actors and incredibly bad special effects the characters include the intergalactic boy wonder fluke the ace mercenary and intergalactic wise guy ham salad villain and a host of other fantastic characters it is impossible not to laugh as you watch this 12 minutes treasure it's stupid but it's fun you will laugh from the start to the end and you will feel the need to watch it again and again and again and again and you will laugh every time you see it br br 10 out of 10 the funniest 12 minutes ever made you will believe it lasted a minute Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4994679391384125 Review: i just want to say that i was thrilled to find these comments about the show i have tried online searches for info about the show in the past with no luck i loved the show i have a hard time getting motivated to exercise but this show made it fun as another comment mentioned that it wasn't so complicated as the routines nowadays it was an ideal workout that got the job done i would give anything to be able to buy a copy of just one workout i remember many of the moves but not nearly all of it somebody please try to get it back on the air and also make it available on dvd it is so great to know i wasn't the only one that loved that show thanks for making my day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9101160764694214 Review: after my daughter was born in 1983 i needed to lose weight i tried the 20 minute workout and i was hooked i lost about 50 lbs it was the most weight i ever lost in my life i can't believe this show is forgotten it would be a blessing if you started a cable channel strictly for exercise and included the 20 minute workout i think this was the best workout video ever made i wish i could purchase it somehow and somewhere the routine was easy to learn and you did work up quite a sweat the they have today are too complicated and too hard to learn please do your best to get this video back in circulation i pray it will be a blessing to all who see and use it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48176324367523193 Review: yes the workout show was a great not only did many women get in shape but many teenage boys got a great workout as well i am not saying that the show was in any way not appropriate for family viewing but if you check the other works from the shows producer you will find more adult themes in his works which are also excellent many of the viewers looked forward to the show men and women alike all gained good information and a wonderful release from the the girls were perfect and beautiful the show is a classic and should do well in syndication the show should still be on as there are never enough choices to view when it comes to health and beauty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746662378311157 Review: another great performance by kiefer sutherland i love his movies because he always plays his role very well for a low budget film this was done very good and kept me on the edge the whole time i love these type of movies and i was glad i caught it on i'll be buying the dvd or tape for sure br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907207489013672 Review: jack lemmon and walter matthau have got to be one of the best buddies ever to work together they have made lots of movies together i think they are both fantastic when they do work together in a movie out to sea is a fantastic comedy movie i think to watch i give the movie 10 out of 10 jack lemmon and walter matthau will be remembered when the movies they did together will be on tv they will be sadly missed god bless you both Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653832316398621 Review: i thought this film was excellent quirky and different to the usual run of the mill cop catching serial film kiefer sutherland was brilliant as usual i really don't think i have seen anything that he has done where he has not acted brilliantly the dialogue was funny at times the mood and the plot engaging thanks to other reviewers for showing the link with alice in wonderland i hadn't picked up on those i would recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of kiefer as i am and to anyone who wants to watch an entertaining film for a couple of hours it was a shame that it wasn't released at the cinemas for a wider audience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9369420409202576 Review: i really liked this movie if other people want to give it an average around 5 0 10 that's their choice i would give it 10 10 sutherland's performance as a private eye is totally awesome the story is amazing human exciting intelligent the dialogue is good the story might not be perfect but anyway the mood of the movie is good enough to compensate for that moreover the ending is incredibly cool and their the saw puzzle really comes back to together so anyway i liked it i also thought the female lead actress performed very well i'm not a big fan of detective movies but this one was really good also because it doesn't give a damn about conventions of the supernatural Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610550999641418 Review: another brilliant portrayal by kiefer sutherland who plays mickey hayden a cop dealing with psychic visions of murdered victims i absolutely love movies dealing with the psychic realm and i wasn't disappointed with eye of the killer aka after alice i only wish the movie had been released theatrical first Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5133400559425354 Review: alice is the kind of movie they made in the 30's and 40's never attempts to be an event just wants to entertain and it does i was surprised by kiefer sutherland in a role that could be a cliche he made it real the plot does make allusions to alice in wonderland a guy dressed in white does go through a hole and kiefer does fall down one like alice the plot does twist and turn but with a freshness you don't see in small movies i loved the direction sutherland just a very fast paced and interesting movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9291566014289856 Review: people watch movies for a variety of different reasons this movie didn't have the big budget there's no special effects no car chases and there's no explosions actually reality doesn't have much of these either at least not in my life br br this is a very real movie about very real people none of them perfect in any way but together they are put into a situation where they learn to explore and accept what is different and that in turn makes order out of chaos i am not prepared to limit the possibility of since i'm neither an expert nor use the full extent of my own brain br br so watch this movie for the characters it is brim full of a whole cast of wonderful quirky folk br br within the first three minutes kiefer sutherland detective michael life superbly and he keeps developing the character throughout the movie excellent acting very believable br br henry could not have been cast better and the rapport between his and enhances the of their characters br br i thoroughly enjoyed the cranky landlady i'm sure she and my mother in law are good friends br br there's a host more of these wonderful characters but space is limited here so watch the movie and enjoy them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663491249084473 Review: working the night shift in a seedy police station stumbling through life in an alcoholic haze detective mickey hayden can hardly be said to have a firm grasp on reality to begin with but when a bump on the head unleashes terrifying psychic visions things get truly weird soon he's on the trail of a serial killer and unraveling the mystery of his beautiful first victim the elusive alice br br the role of an embittered burn out seems tailor made for sutherland and he makes the most of it the plot's typical serial killer stuff but it has enough quirks twists and genuine surprises to raise it above the usual genre fare and even make up for a painfully low budget one wonders what this film could have been if been money for a few more rewrites and a few more takes br br all in all is a pleasant diversion for anyone but for fans of lewis books it's a real treat from the reality in which things are rarely what they've seem to more obvious references a killer called 'the who leaves playing cards on his bodies there's an reference at every turn below is a list of the ones i uncovered since finding them yourself is half the fun i've marked them as spoilers br br spoilers br br cast of characters br br mickey in a sense he's alice himself wandering through strange landscapes encountering odd characters but harvey recognizing his true nature identifies him as the hapless bumbling white knight br br john boss is he really you be the judge br br claudette an african american transvestite obviously the black queen br br margaret mickey calls her the red queen but her brutal nature suggests more specifically the queen of hearts br br gideon wood suspected of being the killer his ambiguous role is more suggestive of a or a perhaps br br harvey his role as unofficial guide to and his name evocative of another famous cinematic rabbit makes me think he must be the white rabbit br br dr vera her last name and relationship with mickey suggest the white queen br br other connections br br adventures begin when he chases a man in white and falls down a rabbit hole br br mickey tells his cat to stop grinning at him cat br br the killer is revealed the looking br br the climatic showdown ends in a of playing cards just as alice's adventure did in the book br br the statues in the garden look like giant chess pieces Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9157409071922302 Review: i would just like to say that the cure was a movie to help inform how people who are hiv positive have to function in life a young boy who cant go to school because he could someone and the ignorance of the boys who called them that just shows how much children are not educated about aids Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30992013216018677 Review: on more than one level i can relate to what happens in this movie in a very personal way and all i can say about it is that it's true what dexter's mom tells eric at the end of the story he actually did her son by taking away his sad feelings and his loneliness br br this movie emphasis a philosophy i can very well agree with we are all going to die one day sooner or later in the end it is not the amount of time we live but the fun good times happiness we have during that time it is not the quantity but the quality that counts br br i guess all other words used here would only keep you any longer from getting to see this movie if you haven't already i really would like to see it released on dvd definitely it would be added to my 'all time right away Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970130205154419 Review: i had never heard about this movie when it was given to me to translate so i didn't know what to expect i checked it out on imdb and got curious it didn't take long to realize that this was a gem outstanding performances great story and it's both well directed and well written it's hard to compare it to other movies but stand by me comes to mind although it has as many differences from the cure as similarities the tale of an extraordinary friendship between young boys plus the dramatic and humorous elements are the most obvious similarities between this movie and stand by me other than that the cure is a fine movie in its own right well worth a wider recognition it's dramatic but also adventurous sad but also humorous i can't think of a single thing that bothers me about it having said that i don't want to give the impression that it is a perfect movie whatever that means but rather that i enjoyed it immensely was very moved by it and wouldn't change a thing in it i won't go into a detailed description of the story plot partly because it would be either too general or too revealing and partly because you can find that information elsewhere on the site in closing i can only say wonderful movie see it if you get the chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762040376663208 Review: so glad i have hbo right now i didn't plan on watching a movie today but when i got home and saw that the next movie on hbo was this one i decided based on the description to at least give it a shot i'm so glad i decided to watch this movie maybe this movie just caught me at a vulnerable moment i'm a little stressed out got a huge test to be studying for but it definitely gave me quite the perspective on friendship not to mention taught me a valuable lesson on empathy i'm currently one year away from from school and the whole scene involving the doctor and the nurse was definitely a learning point for me br br anyhow i just wanted to post up letting the world know this is an amazing movie and not to be missed there is definitely something for everyone in this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8481791615486145 Review: i got a few laughs out of this one more than a lot of other so called comedies the big ship was a knockout and getting to see a lot of it's scenery was fun as was getting to see some of dyan curves this wasn't the height of lemmon's and career but it wasn't a total dog as some suggest Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3287607729434967 Review: while the romance in this film is an important aspect it is largely about the role of responsibility and duty in modern indian all of the major characters were well fleshed out and had their own inner life i recommend this strongly Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8024362921714783 Review: such an awesome movie i was transfixed the entire time and so emotionally overcome in the end the two young male actors in the movie were more than compelling in their performance as their friendship and support of one another was quite believable and i thought the comparison contrast between their respective home lives vs health situations were made so very real between them the success in bringing this movie to life was obviously a team effort so to actors producers writers directors and all of production i say well played having missed the credits at the beginning of the movie it was being shown on hbo i was so very surprised that i had to actually research albeit briefly the internet in order to find the title of this movie something so great should have been known by me a clear indication that this movie must be re released Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.869126558303833 Review: let me start out with saying i was very surprised with the production value of this movie i managed to catch an early showing and i have to say this is the best if not only christian film to hit theaters since the passion br br don't let the pg 13 rating scare you off the rating is appropriate because of the serious issues that are dealt with in this film divorce teen pregnancy drug use and suicide but nothing in the film is gratuitous this is definitely a movie that a junior high youth group could see without upsetting most parents and the message is wonderful the best part is this is not a film for christians it is a family film without the cheesy 7th heaven feel br br the laughs are there and several times in the theater everyone was laughing the bits of humor were natural and didn't seem scripted or forced and that made for good pacing in such a serious film teens and young adult both religious and otherwise will be able to identify with many if not all of the characters in the film and i was surprised to see such issues dealt with in this kind of film the plot is not in any way predictable and by the end hits closer to home than many will admit christians fortunately are not shown as all mighty know it of the word but instead people just trying to understand life humans make mistakes and no one is perfect not even in this film not by a long shot br br the acting is top notch the writing spot on and you aren't hit over the head with all the preachy christian rhetoric this is a great film that will make you and your teens think talk and perhaps question their own morality or lack thereof if you want to see a quality family film in january check your local listings for this film and you might learn something about yourself br br and i am a 25 year old male that just wanted to see a free movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6959097981452942 Review: the cure is one of the few movies i rated 10 out of 10 i mean everything is flawless for me in this motion picture i saw it almost a year ago and yet i remember many of the scenes especially the final touching scene that comes with the credits br br the two boy actors clearly gave everything they could and this greatly contributes the excellent storyline making the film perfect br br the message is clear friendship and it's displayed throughout the whole thing br br i have nothing more to say here simplicity is one of the things i love so much about this film and of course it's fun and moving at the same time people of any age br br 10 10 nicely done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9853926301002502 Review: the cure is a very touching and poignant drama the film focuses on two neighborhood boys who become good friends one of the boys has aids the boys become good friends despite at first the film shows the boys journey to discover the cure which is in ohio according to the national and how it affects their relationship the acting is wonderful i have never seen do better and the movie is just plain touching i couldn't stop crying with the shoe scene this is a good tearjerker keep the kleenex nearby 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929348826408386 Review: this was truly a heart warming movie it is filled with so many messages loyalty friendship sickness death and the paranoia society has concerning anything they don't understand i have shed a few tears during certain movies but this movie kept the tears flowing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9604029655456543 Review: a tale of a young boy dexter joseph mazzello with aids who befriends a rough and tumble boy played by brad renfro his exact opposite the cure is sad if a bit too soapy pull at your emotions message movie with it's heart in the right place for that fact alone it's a recommended view the highlight might be just watching them finding friendship and hanging out with each other when no one else accepts them br br however since the real story centers on the boy's aids things take off when one day at the local supermarket dexter's eye catches a tabloid magazine that states a new orleans doctor has discovered the cure both of them obviously a tad naive make it a plan to set out for new orleans in whichever means possible which kinda pulled me two ways it's a heart warming and i hate to nit pick but i found the plot wanders in a melodramatic predictable sense and the proceedings have a coat of gloss over them like only movies can do i couldn't escape the notion i was watching a road trip movie about self discovery sickness and growing up for instance i know they're young but i found it a real task to belief in the things these boys do like boiling tree leaves and drinking the hot or eating an experimental diet of chocolate bars because they believe it will combat the disease to say nothing of them making a cross country voyage as they do with no legal or downright scary repercussions still misgivings aside those movie conventions you come to expect it's a story worth seeing particularly with family Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8447445034980774 Review: although flawed in it's view of homosexuals this movie will shed light for the viewer about the myths and inaccuracies concerning aids despite the depressing subject matter this film depicts a warm friendship between two boys and will make you laugh as well as cry very well acted by all especially joseph mazzello and brad renfro the language is a little strong though appropriate and it's an entertaining and intelligent film for the whole family but remember to have the kleenex ready Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842754006385803 Review: there was nothing else on tv yesterday afternoon so i thought okay let's watch this i didn't know the plot and i had no expectation whatsoever i was thinking in a few minutes or so i will channel surf again but then story started to unfold and the characters played beautifully by the two boys the story did have unrealistic parts and scenes but overall it was a real good movie very well worth watching Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5613176822662354 Review: junior high and high school teachers will find the cure an excellent teaching tool both as a companion to finn or as a stand alone lesson although aids is supposed to be the main theme the strong text of friendship and love as they evolve between eric and dexter is a powerful message for teenagers writing prompts centered around the symbolism of the tennis shoe are particularly effective i also suggest directed class discussion about how eric evolves from manipulative user to loving friend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9208478331565857 Review: contains spoilers br br a lovely film this starring brad renfro and the ever wonderful joseph mazzello i like joseph mazzello out of all his films i've seen to date i've loved every single one of them for many different reasons and the cure is no different brad renfro does very well in this movie as well the cure is a drama coming of age movie from the viewpoint of an ill child and his friend br br the basic idea is dexter joseph mazzello has aids he ends up the kid next door brad renfro but mum is very narrow minded ill informed and somewhat thick when it comes to dexter's illness she thinks aids is contagious like the common cold so doesn't want her son going anywhere near dexter br br after many attempts at making their own cure with no success the boys go on their way to new orleans to find the cure after reading a about it after getting their kicks from playboy magazine dexter's health goes south shortly afterwards and as his health there's still enough life in the boy alongside erik for two pranks of pretending to stop breathing unfortunately poor dexter does indeed die from his illness leaving poor erik behind to wonder why he couldn't find the cure throughout the movie he ends up bonding more with dexter's mother than his own br br it is a very heartwarming movie to watch and is not absolutely perfect movies rarely are but you won't care less about that as you get involved in the film more a must for joseph mazzello fans one of his best performances ever very well recommended must see movie if you can find a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852089881896973 Review: while this movie is not the most entertaining in the world i think it is better than most over all i mean it had it's little laughs and just all around a good feeling it's not too often we get to see two old just having fun with their age and honestly having a good time with the jokes walter and jack had such a great chemistry together as friends brother in laws just watching them romancing these women was fun and you rooted for them all the way because we have to admit it or not for their age they still had game d i loved just the whole plot of being able to move on and having fun no matter how old you are i'd recommend this movie for a nice laugh if you want one br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985602080821991 Review: for all the viewers who have seen 'the would agree with me on this comment that it is a superb movie and is very heartwarming joseph mazzello and brad renfro prove their star quality in this movie along with dexter's mazzello mother br br when i first watched the cure on tv i didn't know what to expect but as i watched this masterpiece it soon became clear what it was about dexter an 11 year old boy who is plagued with aids sits around his backyard playing with his toys when one day he meets his next door neighbour eric which at first is a little awkward for the 2 boys but they soon became good friends br br during the film i kept wondering what would happen to the two boys as they kept me wondering i wondered how the heck they would get to new orleans sitting a door with a sea biscuit under it pulling an crocodile behind it there were other great scenes throughout the movie br br but the part that reached out to me was the part when dexter's health started to you just couldn't help but wonder if he was going to make it but towards the end you find out i thought at the first prank they played that dexter was really dead he obviously wasn't silly me but when they play the third something is very wrong dexter doesn't get up to laugh nor does he show any kind of laughter at that point the victim of their prank soon announces that poor dexter had died at that part i lost it i my eyes out and from that scene onwards i was crying you just have to as the end you start to understand eric's loss and then the movie ends on a nice note with shoe floating ever so slowly down the river br br overall this movie was excellent it has laughter adventure emotion and sadness etc when you put that in a blender you get an excellent must watch film peter horton has done a great job directing this film and i believe its certainly one of his best but for now i will try to search for this movie on dvd if it exists that is once again a superb movie that will take you on an emotional Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985990047454834 Review: this was such a beautiful film such an amazing performance from joseph and brad very innocently written and performed a must see i cried my eyes out almost through the entire movie this is a movie that every family should sit down with their children to watch it does teach us all a very important lesson in life and how we should be approaching the harsh subject of aids how we should be teaching our children to cope with it and people around them not only with aids but with any terminal illness i hadn't even heard of this movie until i through t v one day and happen to run across it i recommend everyone to watch this just don't forget your box of tissues more movies should be made like this one extremely heartwarming Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640340805053711 Review: i really liked the movie thought it was very entertaining as well as dramatic but i just had a question about the music is the movie i haven't been able to find any kind of soundtrack if there even is one and specifically i was wondering if anyone could tell me the name of the song that is playing while the boys are going down the river on their way to new orleans i thought it was something along the lines of my great escape but i've searched on the internet books pretty much everything i could think of to try to and i just can't find it anywhere if someone could help out it would be greatly appreciated thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983237087726593 Review: the cure is a fantastic film about a boy with aids i've cried about 4 times watching this film and it's just so sad i can't promise everyone will cry watching this but it will make you want to very emotional and very sad the cure is a must see movie it shows you the meaning of friendship and love and is an extremely great movie br br at first i didn't think it would be as great and wondered why my mum always cried watching it but now i know it's a stunning film that is so original and is so close to real life situations unlike most of the other films that doesn't make sense words cannot describe the greatness of the cure you just have to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96303790807724 Review: when the movie the cure starts we find out about a young man named erik brad renfro erik is a teenage boy living with his paranoid mother and living next door to him is a young boy named dexter joseph one day erik and dexter connect and head up to the supermarket where dexter gets his first taste of when erik learns out that dexter has aids he tries leaves and water tea to make it better but when the front cover of the national says a new orleans doctor has found the cure for aids the two boys will stop at nothing to get to new orleans for the cure br br in my opinion the cure is easily one of the best friendship movies ever made it shows unconditional love between a boy his new best friend and his best friend's mom everything is so well done nothing needs to be changed not only do i give this a 10 10 for being a fantastic friendship movie but it also is a sad but humorous and fun aids movie and the tragic finale with dexter's of aids is enough to make me shed a tear very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831371903419495 Review: i remember when this film came out and watched it a few times on vhs i was so glad when it was finally released on dvd i was hoping for widescreen but at the point would take what was available i love how they used color in the film the outdoor scenes are so alive with color the trees are the i've ever seen most of the film was shot in minnesota a beautiful town located on the st river they must have really locations for filming because they did a great job the story is well written and directed i would rate this as one of peter best i'm also surprised that andrew the director of photography hasn't done more he did an incredible job the acting also rates up there it's amazing to see two actors of such a young age pull off this type of film did a great job as dexter's mother who wouldn't want her as a mother Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96406489610672 Review: even though this film is 11 years old i just rented it yesterday and i found it to be a really touching film the story of true friendship in the face of a very real monster is an inspiration and quite touching br br while i did not care much for the amount of language used by some of the young actors especially from renfro i understand that art is imitating life renfro once again does a magnificent job of the rough and tough very and i mean very disturbed wannabe bully his role in the client comes to mind and mazzello does a wonderful job of the witty somewhat quirky dexter a child who realizes that his life must end too soon br br while there are so many touching and funny moments in the movie i have to say that my favorite was when the boys were cornered by pony in the abandoned church and dexter mazzello cut himself saying his blood was poison while very resourceful and somewhat amusing seeing a grown man running away from two little kids it's one of the hardest scenes in the film br br definitely check this one out but prepared with your kleenex you'll need it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813057780265808 Review: the best movie about friendship especially between an aids infected person and a normal person this is a great movie for everyone to see even though there is strong language used i have seen it 25 times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972498893737793 Review: the subject of children being terminally ill is difficult and but 'the successfully portrays the idea that it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom and if anything children need to have hope and delight in their lives if they are to find peace before the end it is also a film of remarkable bonds of friendship and the innocence of childhood br br the film sees erik a dysfunctional adolescent boy with a distant mother moving into a new area where their next door neighbour is eleven year old dexter who contracted aids through a blood transfusion after his initial fears and ignorance over aids are erik befriends dexter and their almost friendship sees them embark on a journey down the mississippi to where they have heard about a new orleans doctor who claims to have found a cure for the disease br br the talent from the two young leads of brad renfro and joseph mazzello who play erik and dexter respectively is exceptional brad was able to portray harder edge without the subtle childish innocence inherent to the character while joseph depicts the sense of vulnerability to dexter's character but injects the right amount of boyish enthusiasm and zeal to highlight that his illness doesn't mean he still isn't a child who wants to run and play like any other eleven year old boy the interactions create a feel in the audience that these are two boys who are genuinely close and they carry the film well also delivers a touching performance as dexter's mother linda who adores her son and delights in seeing him with this new friendship to erik and eventually becomes a surrogate mother figure to the other boy br br set against an excellent soundtrack 'the is a very bittersweet film that manages to flawlessly weave the story of boyhood friendship that survives in the midst of prejudice and terminal illness without resorting to or unnecessary saccharine sweet scenes a very interesting reflection in the film is that is it the adults who have the problem with dexter's aids status whereas the children even the come to accept him as they would any other what is also very touching is how despite streetwise nature he is the more naive one in his determination to cure dexter while the younger boy has this haunting sense that he knows his fate but is swept away by his best friend's enthusiasm for a cure br br i highly recommend 'the for it is rare to find a film that is simultaneously sad and uplifting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860153198242188 Review: way back in 1996 one of the pilots where i used to work gave me a copy of this film he told me that it'll make me cry i never believed him and we even made bets after seeing the film i cried a bucket even after the seeing the film i found myself in the bathroom crying it was actually the most touching film i have ever seen i like the part where dexter's mom confronted eric's mother the line went something like your best friend just died today and it's not gonna be easy if you ever lay your hands on him again i will kill you the last part where dexter took eric's shoe was a scene that never left my mind until today honestly just thinking about it makes my eyes teary a story of what true friendship is all about my girlfriend loved it too she hated me for letting her see the film i cried a bucket she cried a river Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828579425811768 Review: movies aren't always suppose to be about deep thoughts sometimes they're simply meant to be escapes from reality out to sea fits the bill perfectly br br a light hearted golden years romantic comedy out to sea may not be big budget you might be able to easily tell when they were acting in front of a green screen but it's still very much a movie worth watching a sweet movie that needs to be given a break br br this is just good light hearted fun it's not meant to be a deep movie it's something worth watching if for nothing else you must see it for brent humorously stiff and uptight rendition of gil is a character you love to hate and mr pulls off the perfect evil comic foil to two beloved comedy movie gods Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678421020507812 Review: very nice movie i was browsing the channels on my tv and i usually ignore the channels that air drama movies but then i saw this channel that airs old school movies and it is where i saw this movie at first when i saw the title the cure i thought it's gonna be boring but then i got hooked when i saw brad renfro was in this movie because of one of my favorite movie of all time is the client where brad also stars then the scenes was getting better and better the story is so beautiful and very touching i cried hard in this movie which i don't usually do great casting and there are so many beautiful lines quotes in this movie which is very striking and made me cry hard now i bought my own copy on dvd and i always recommend it to everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870911836624146 Review: i had seen the cure when i was a kid and i loved it then now years later i got a hold of a copy almost by accident and watched it again being a kid you don't really have the ability to things for yourself that you want that is usually a of your parents but when i watched it again now i felt sorry that i did not do more to get a copy of this movie back then and consequently almost forgot about it until today br br this really is a beautiful movie it tells the story of the unlikely friendship between a hard edged misfit kid who takes his cues from his horrible abusive mother and his neighbor a slightly younger boy who has aids br br right you say another one of those a tear jerker a bucket movie a morality tail yeah i know i hate those too only this one isn't it is one of the very few movies among those many i have seen that pulls off a very rare trick it conveys a truly sad story and yes a morality tale but without a single moment where it feels cheesy forced or in any other way it shows a real relationship between two real boys who interact as real kids do and through that interaction the good natured loving character of the older boy eric starts to shine through his tough guy persona as he takes on a kind of big care for dexter his hiv positive younger neighbor together they embark on an adventure to find a cure which to erik seems to be just around the corner so that all this silly aids thing will go away and they can be friends forever br br the production is top notch but of course what really carries this movie is the performances of the two leads brad renfro and joseph mazzello especially mazzello who is simply stunning he does convey a sense of frailty needed for an ailing boy but at the same time he manages to make dexter a truly energetic and determined character he shines at the scene where the boys confront pony his impulse to protect his older friend him forth drives him to say what he says and only afterwards the horror is depicted on his face as he realizes that what he himself said is true his blood is poison renfro also has his moments in particular the scenes with his mother he depicts perfectly how this macho street wise kid is left completely frozen and numb when faced with his abusive mother and can't get a word in to contradict her as she his relationship with the ailing boy out of her fear and ignorance also gives a memorable performance as dexter's mother who ultimately becomes in a sense a mother figure to erik as well br br i've first seen this film when i was at school back in america and loved it not at all a given concerning movies of this sort but the behavior of the kids in this movie was so real i could easily relate to them ironically enough the teacher who had shown us this movie a wonderful woman i'm still in touch with her got in trouble for it as some uptight parent complained about it having the scene when the two boys are looking at a playboy pathetic seriously will americans ever get over this ridiculous i do not know there was a hardly shot of a playboy cover in the movie and thus it is not shown in schools how sad kids need to see this movie it is more inspiring and educational than all the official after school specials put together br br oh and one more thing i know i'm rambling but nevertheless the score it's great i am a musician and as such i know dave from his records he is a well known jazz pianist and record producer up until this movie i really did not know that he did movie scores as well even though when i later checked i found out that i had unknowingly watched several movies he worked on really a wonderful job there br br all in all a solid ten i'd recommend this movie to anyone and i'm definitely going to see it with my younger siblings they can use watching a film like this among all the standard special effect hysteria they usually see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764449000358582 Review: unbelievably close to real life feelings and emotions captured by joseph mazzello as a child affected by aids and his new young neighbor a wanna be tough redneck played to perfection by brad renfro although the story may seem slightly the two boys attempt to river raft several hundred miles to find a doctor who claims to have the cure to aids the emotion actions and interactions of all characters involved are tragically close to real life being a big brother to a boy in a similar situation who died a few years after this film was released i strongly recommend this picture to anyone who has ever wondered what really happens in the life of a child with aids superb direction by peter horton creates the perfect mood and setting for each scene and draws the viewer into the various emotions affected by friendship illness prejudice and the final parting of two friends who fought hard to overcome adversity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792476892471313 Review: this is one of the most touching films i had ever watched no movie has effected me the way this one did this is a great film and you have to see for yourself i'm normally with these sob story movies but this one did it for me i was in tears at the end you'll yearn for the friendship that is portrayed in this movie if i can give this movie a billion stars i could Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9229996800422668 Review: for unknown reasons this beautiful masterpiece didn't get well deserved recognition and has been vastly under appreciated by many american movie critics so it's easy to understand that i've met lots of troubles trying to find this movie finally i watched it and it was so beautiful sincere and poignant that for the first time in my life i watched one movie five times in one week after getting the tape the story is focused on the friendship between two young boys erik and dexter eleven and twelve years old who are very different from each other but they are becoming the best and only friends the beauty and sincerity of their friendship have been shown in the cure so sincere and naturally as it has never been before there are so many beautiful heartfelt and poignant scenes particularly on the river which strike the heart and can't leave any human indifferent to them the movie also is full of incredibly powerful and emotional symbolism particularly strong with shoe which also greatly increases visual impression from such beautiful work the story written by robert is well written and on the contrary to overwhelming majority of modern hollywood's products practically every scene every phrase and every sentence in the movie is meaningful and bring something important about characters and relations between them peter horton who as i know had no major experience in movie directing before showed his great abilities and talents in this sphere the cinematography is also superb with perfectly selected locations for the movie but the most important is perfect acting which with all above mentioned makes the cure one of the best movies ever both brad renfro as erik and joseph as dexter created wonderful atmosphere of sincere friendship and magnificent chemistry between two main characters only one this movie i haven't seen most of their other works is enough to name them as one of the best actors of their generation also give a terrific performance as dexter's mother it's terribly sad that such talented actors didn't get wide recognition while numerous overrated stars enjoy enormous publicity and huge finally it would be unfair not to mention amazing soundtrack written by david and terrific mark song one of the best songs that i've ever heard in the movies my great escape so all that i can say about the cure is one simple word – great at any point of view this movie is a beautiful heartfelt and inspiring work of all people involved in making of this masterpiece i have to credit all those people who put their hearts and souls into the movie and universal pictures which among numerous formulaic commercial projects has found a way to make such a beautiful movie but such movie so rarely come to movie theaters that very often studios themselves don't realize what gem they have made that they're unable to provide respective marketing campaign the only one minor drawback about the cure for me is its short length only 97 minutes br br i don't want to write more about the movie because it's simply impossible to put its beauty and sincerity into words so if you have any opportunity for watching the cure rent it or buy it and you wouldn't be disappointed br br 10 out of 10 sorry for my bad english Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.38915887475013733 Review: the cure is an outstanding real life drama that deals with a very sensitive subject it is the story of the profound and dear friendship between two boys eric and dexter the latter has acquired aids from a blood transfusion thus he and his mom have become shunned by the public and labeled as dangerous company basically due to a common lack of public knowledge of the disease br br when eric brad renfro known from 'the and and his mom move into the house next to them he has to deal with public insults and the fear of catching aids himself however eric overcomes his fear and risks everything at first he starts talking to dexter but eventually he climbs over the fence and joins the witty boy played by jurassic park's joseph mazzello and his games very quickly he develops a real friendship with dexter who is delicately built and frail due to his condition br br the central theme of the movie – the theme which makes it authentic and tragic at the same time – is how eric and dexter try to find the ultimate cure at first they experiment with all kinds of plants and leaves – which is very naive but also genuine at the same time as it shows how young kids deal with such heinous diseases and how strongly they still believe in the magic of the world when they hear about an alleged cure which has been developed in the south they do not hesitate and take off for an adventure that will bring them even closer together and symbolizes the ultimate quest for hope br br so they board a raft and head on the mississippi river what starts as a real adventure becomes a dangerous undertaking which is emotionally intriguing and at the same time the scene when dexter reveals his fears and talks about the end of the universe where everything is dark and cold eric hands him his a symbol that wherever the boy may have to go eric is and will always be with him he will never have to be alone this sequence which is one of the most compelling ones of the movie features a very convincing interaction between the two actors who manage to avoid awkward and corny dialogs and deliver a very genuine performance that is eventually smashing in its tenderness and honesty br br i will not go any further in the plot as i do not intend to give away too much information the ending however is emotionally tough and makes the audience so much a part of the tragedy that everyone who watches the movie will feel personally affected this aspect makes this movie so strong so outstanding and so convincing the emotional burden on every character is so real and so that even the tougher members of the audience might need some br br a 10 is doing justice to this movie and is not too high a rating there is hardly any other movie i have seen in my life so far that handles such an emotional issue with so much wit and sensibility it is the story of how two boys make each other's life richer and how they teach each other lessons of life thus dexter overcomes his isolation and sadness and eric learns what really counts in life and both of them realize how much of a gift real friendship is when it comes to the hardest moments of life br br this movie is tragic – but its message is sheer inspiration Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976652979850769 Review: and i do not understand why the show gets so much beating in my opinion this show really is excellent well the first two episodes were not that great but it picks up a load of momentum at the third episode which seems to be typical for a steve sitcom i would rate it among the best sitcoms britain has ever produced br br the show itself is a farce at its best it is not along the lines of fawlty towers but you definitely can rank it as high as a black coupling or the young ones i am watching the first season and all i can say is that i am happy i bought the dvd br br the problem probably with this show is and why it got smacked so hard according to the internet that the original press release compared it to fawlty towers and everyone was disappointed it was not well even green wing is closer to fawlty towers than this show all i can say is clear your mind from every prejudice give the show at least a run until including episode 3 and then decide for yourself br br all i can say is thanks steve for writing it and thanks for the entire staff pulling it off Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8402537703514099 Review: this one of the best and funniest comedy series i have ever seen all characters are brilliant br br mr david is a very very irritated man irritated by everything and anyone br br he wants to do things and handle situations as best as he possibly can but he never gets it right and only gets himself deeper and deeper in trouble not supported by his wife janet who only tries to get him deeper and deeper into the trouble he is getting himself into and really does not need the help at all br br all characters are played portrayed brilliantly just imagine sending your kid s to a school like this br br it is unbelievable that people do not like it maybe some don not get the many many plays on words that are featured many times per episode br br it is also unbelievable that there is still no dvd release of it there are only 2 series br br so please release it let it go so the fans can and will enjoy it br br try it you might just like it br br just some names words from the series man helmet hot bitch mount suzy travis and many many more Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8979492783546448 Review: i don't think this cartoon was as bad as some may think of course i was only five at the time it came out but i did find it very entertaining at the time and would still give it a look today if given the opportunity batman and robin being voiced by adam west and burt ward was a nice touch and gave it a sense of familiarity for me as i was also watching re runs of the campy 1960's live action show batman at that age this cartoon also introduced some new twists i had forgotten all about like bat for instance looking back on it i'm sure he was likely as annoying as many think but he didn't bother me much at the time the best i can recall his voice sounded like a cross between dumb donald and gee i wonder why anyway give it a look if you can and make up your own mind you might be surprised Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8628937005996704 Review: interesting story and sympathetic treatment of racial discrimination son of the gods is rather too long and contains some hammy acting but on the whole remains a fascinating film br br story about a chinese passing as white barthelmess starts as barthelmess leaves college after being insulted by a trio of brainless co he embarks on a world tour to discover himself and ends up as secretary to a british playwright claude king in monte carlo he meets beautiful wagner constance bennett and they fall in love but when she discovers he is chinese she goes berserk in a memorable scene br br plagued by guilt and love goes into a mental spiral and makes a few attempts to contact barthelmess after his father dies he takes over the business and chinese garb as a symbol of his hatred of the white race that has him after a san francisco detective tells him the truth about his birth barthelmess makes the decision to honor his chinese father and mother br br and i agree that one reviewer here never saw this film declares her love for sam before he tells her of his recent discovery and that makes all the difference in this film br br barthelmess and bennett each have a few scenes where they chew the scenery but on the whole this is a solid and interesting drama frank is good as the nice college pal claude king is solid as the playwright bess flowers has one scene as an oklahoma indian and e warren is the chinese father dorothy is nasty alice not so good are anders as father and mildred van as eileen also note the gorgeous blonde to the right of barthelmess at the table what a whoever she was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9487420916557312 Review: a competent comedy that delivers the laughs for fans of jack lemmon and walter matthau i suppose this film was made for those who enjoyed the two grumpy old men films as there seemed to be a bunch of these buddy team ups the comical duo in their twilight years the idea is a sure fire one matthau a bumbling gambler who's thousands of dollars in debt his unsuspecting friend lemmon into taking a free cruise with him where they can meet rich old ladies the catch is they've been signed on as dance hosts and matthau can't dance br br out to sea is a funny film and not all of the chuckles are to be found courtesy of lemmon and matthau i found brent best known as data from star trek the next generation to be very humorous as the snobby ball busting dance as the prissy boss of the two aging actors he manages to match them in the laughs department though the film doesn't really need any there's also a a love story or two to be found here as well involving dyan cannon who looks pretty fine for her years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9329681992530823 Review: a wealthy young man raised as a son of the gods must confront his chinese heritage while living in a white world br br although the premise upon which this film is based is almost certainly a biological and the secret of the plot when revealed at the movie's conclusion makes all which has preceded it faintly ludicrous the story still serves up some decent entertainment and good acting br br richard barthelmess has the title role as the sweet natured oriental whose life is terribly complicated because he looks caucasian barthelmess keeps the tone of his performance serious throughout gazing into the middle distance a he developed during silent days whenever his character is misused he makes no attempt to replicate his classic performance in d w griffith's broken blossoms and this is to his credit beautiful constance bennett is the daughter who makes barthelmess miserable she is gorgeous as always but her behavior does not her to the viewer and her terrible illness in the final reel is kept mercifully off screen br br multi talented frank has a small role as buddy serene e warren and anders play the leading very different fathers while claude king distinguishes his brief appearance as the english author who befriends barthelmess br br movie mavens will recognize little moore uncredited playing barthelmess as a tiny child br br the original technicolor of the flashback sequence has faded with time to a tint the shot to be the south of france instead looks suspiciously like avalon on santa island off the coast of southern california Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9061020016670227 Review: this early warner brothers talkie son of the gods 1930 deals with the racial intolerance that anglo saxon americans show towards the chinese chinese americans are treated like second class citizens and whites hold them in nothing but contempt br br prolific bradley king based her screenplay on rex novel about a young impressionable sam lee richard barthelmess of only angels have wings who experiences racial prejudice first hand when the girls that his college bring along for a party reveal their racist sentiments about sam once they learn about his heritage sam goes to his father lee e warren of gone with the wind who is a wealthy with offices not only in new york city but also in san francisco sam feels deeply wounded by the racial slurs and he wants to leave new york and go where he cannot be hurt by americans his patient father warns him that racism is a fact of everyday life and the only solution to racism is tolerance sam has yet to learn this lesson he refuses to take any more money from his father and catches a ship to london england potatoes while he is on board br br during the trip he encounters a british playwright claude king of who needs some help writing a play about the chinese sam and he strike up a friendship and sam him with cultural information about asians while they are relaxing in france sam meets a beautiful young woman wagner constance bennett of two faced woman who falls madly in love with him it seems that and her wealthy father are vacationing in the same motel everybody at the motel knows about sam being a with the exception of sensitive about his racial heritage sam holds at length until she convinces him that nothing could change her mind about him they fall madly in love together father drops the bomb on her when he reveals that sam is a and all the memories of living in san francisco and dealing with mind she storms into the dining room at the motel and publicly sam with a riding crop in front of a room filled with on br br of course sam is terribly devastated by this reversal of events he thought that loved him but she didn't about this time sam's father lee falls tragically ill and secretary of sorts eileen mildred van of iron man sends sam a about illness predictably sam rushes home to new york to be at his father's side since his public humiliation sam has to show no kindness to anglo saxon americans eileen is an irish catholic and probably one of his few white friends lee dies and sam assumes control of the business and he practices his anti white racism until he learns that he was an anglo saxon that a san francisco cop on the beat gave to lee and his wife to bring up the cop forgot about it until two white busy bodied social worker types wanted to take sam away from the sam learns this revelation about the same time that comes to new york and falls ill during her illness she utters his name repeatedly in her sleep and her devoted father goes to see sam and requests that sam visit her in order to help her recover unbeknownst to sam does visit her and she improves but she has no memory of his visit merely a hazy notion eventually learns the truth about sam not being a and they marry and live happily ever after br br this socially conscientious warner brothers first national pictures release frankly and with the race issue for the first hour or before the revelation that sam has no chinese blood running in his veins catches both him as well as the audience by surprise the reconciliation between and sam stretches credibility despite their self undying love for each other however in the name of a happy ending that would erase all the that came before it they wind up in each other's arms br br the on the race issue with the revelation that sam isn't chinese some of the film's moral power incredibly son of the gods is a pre code film that almost seems prudish for example sam is an american not chinese constance bennett gives a wonderful performance as a petulant and she holds your attention when she whips sam with her riding crop claude king is good as and e warren is convincing as lee interestingly warren made a career out of portraying asian characters richard barthelmess is flawless as sam he delivers a highly nuanced performance despite its age son of the gods is a son of a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856695532798767 Review: i loved this movie the actors were wonderful and suited their roles the story itself was great and true the setting was perfect and the message about human response to the war danger and risk was exceptional the person who wrote the music score also did the music for life is beautiful another favourite of mine his comment was apparently that this was not a like an english movie it was like an italian movie i think he's right blue is perfect for the part of eric i recommend this movie to everyone who wants to watch a story that is true and morally uplifting as well as a beautiful love story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868119359016418 Review: i have just watched this movie for the first time today and just loved it br br yes it is simple in it's storyline the sweetest love story and how any female could not fall in love with blue beats me br br the scenery in italy was as you would expect beautiful the baddies lost in the end and for the two to be reunited at the end was wonderful but that scene where a certain italian was sweeping away the after eric and wedding perfection br br have a cup of tea and watch a fantastic movie yes better have a tissue ready and be enthralled i know i was and hope to get it on dvd real soon all the actors played their parts perfectly this was a ww2 film you could believe in as it was so realistic and without going over the top as in other films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.97614985704422 Review: in love and war is a simple feel good tv film and should be viewed as such br br possible spoiler br br it is the story of a wwii british soldier captured with his commando by the italians and imprisoned in a former orphanage as the italians surrender to the allies the commando is freed and attempts to flee however the germans arrive and the commando is captured again only injured remains at large the rest of the film recounts how he is hidden and protected by the partisans and his survival br br end of spoiler br br based on a true story in love and war is a refreshingly straightforward film half comedy half romance the story is simple and the is warm and sunny and the various stereotypes the desperately or romantic italians the serious stern looking germans and the and british although unoriginal are still humorous musical score also adds to the mediterranean flavour br br although it is far from being a tea with mussolini or a la vita e bella in love and war is a sweet simple film that will put a smile and maybe even a little tan on your face Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720858335494995 Review: this delightful well written film is based on a new york stage play bearing the same title where sir aubrey sir charles aubrey smith in 1944 originated the role he plays in the film here in 1931 we see him in the early part of his acting renaissance in the very early era of talkies and in the character role that he would make his own until his death in 1948 after finishing his last performance in little women which released in 1949 br br this engaging play is about an elderly british aristocrat who his illegitimate children and introduces himself to them having brought them to his manor in england br br marion davies plays his daughter by error and it's a tour de force for her she is all at once endearing impatient shallow enchanting wise and compassionate while creating an indelible and beguiling character that remains well in the memory br br the 26 year old ray milland appears here in a small but prominent role having already appeared in seven other pictures then only in films for a bit more than two years br br the film should be enjoyed as a representative of 1931 hollywood factory production of course and as such is not flawless however it's a charming pleasure from first scene to the last Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764460325241089 Review: this is one of the better marion davies talkies and one of the few to allow her to exhibit her skill as a physical comedian which was so endearing in her silent films ok so she does a clunky tap number but even ruby dancing from the era does not hold up for younger generations the problem here is the script the story falls into unbelievable melodrama in the last reel it's quite stagey and is obviously adapted from a play but not well enough still there is some snappy dialogue and slapstick throughout worth a look Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.279975563287735 Review: this ok comedy about an aging father c aubrey smith who decides to gather his grown children from around the world davies is working as a chorus girl in new york when she gets the news that daddy wants her hmmmm sounds familiar considerable talents as a comedienne save this otherwise so so comedy as she upsets the staid british countryside with her brazen american personality not as sharp as some other davies comedies but still worth a look ray milland plays her long lost brother doris lloyd elizabeth murray and are all fun too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.900983989238739 Review: this 1931 comedy gets better with every viewing because of the comedic talents of marion davies and a terrific performance by c aubrey smith smith plays a gruff old man who gathers his grown children from his younger days as a rake in his years one is american davies one english ray milland who looks about 18 and one italian nina there are some surprises as the plot moves along with ralph forbes was has no appeal at all falling for davies br br davies and smith are just wonderful together and very touching davies also gets to do a few dances and make a few big and of course davies is just gorgeous br br doris lloyd elizabeth murray williams edgar norton and david co star had they given out supporting oscar awards in 1931 smith might well have been nominated he's just excellent in this this gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876882433891296 Review: a grumpy old happily decides to send for his three grown up illegitimate children and provide them a home at his manor to his surprise he finds himself bonding with his uninhibited american daughter can he find satisfaction in his new role as the bachelor father br br this 1931 film in which he gives a robust performance marked the arrival at mgm of elderly sir c aubrey smith very soon to be one of hollywood's most valuable character actors with his great hooked nose sir aubrey looked every inch the part of the duke or general or he would play so often the acknowledged leader of the british community in hollywood sir aubrey would also champion the game of in southern california he would remain very much in demand in studios all over town right up to his death in 1948 br br the film's top billed star is marion davies best remembered today as the mistress of media mogul william randolph hearst the of hearst castle the most fabulous residence on the west coast she was actually a very talented pretty comedienne for a few years hearst attempted to make her the queen of mgm with her own production company a huge dressing room but the studio already had several other queens dressler garbo shearer crawford and he eventually moved her to warner bros here miss davies gets a chance to joke clown and her scenes with sir aubrey are entertaining br br her love interest is played by ralph forbes a handsome young british actor who was just starting to find good films the trail of as the silent days ended he had all the qualities for major stardom but sadly it was not to be celebrity would come to ray milland here making one of his first screen appearances doris lloyd also appear to advantage Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9255439043045044 Review: for people like me who were born long after the '60s ended we can only learn about the era through cultural artifacts of which hair is one this is certainly a well done tour de force one can get a sense of how things were for the hippie culture probably the most impressive scene for me at least is when the group crashes the rich people's party as for the movie's final scene one might interpret it as the symbolic end of everything that the '60s represented br br but no matter how one this movie it's important to understand that even though the '60s themselves may have ended the movements that them still exist in small it's a time that people won't soon forget br br anyway this movie is one that i definitely recommend milos forman scored another great one here right between his two masterpieces one flew over the cuckoo's nest and so why did he later make a piece of crap like man on the moon starring john savage treat williams and beverly d'angelo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771342873573303 Review: i think this show is awesome i love it and i love fabian not in a romantic kind of way but if i was there i would totally support fabian like haley did and the other girls yeah i mean if they're why don't you want to fight them back fabian is the only who have guts to confront people and say what he thinks not just stay and suck it fabian 100 i love haley too because shes like a normal girl who doesn't want to be with cows and bugs and grass everywhere and sleep in a warm bed with servants i mean if you have the chance and the money why wouldn't you do that and fabian too fabian brought pizza and just like 2 or 3 people said thanks i mean he spend money Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5901048183441162 Review: this film for me and my wife is more entertaining than all the buster violent thriller mystery murder movies that abound it is about real people making the best of their lives they just happen to be indian and the main characters are in law enforcement the realistic acting and the great scenery more than make up for the slightly implausible plot the sound track is by bc smith who also did the soundtrack for coyote waits and is great adam beach plays a tribal policeman who is a little bit accident prone and wes is the stoic professional detective there are many other fine either supporting or cameo roles by graham greene cardinal etc we have also seen coyote waits another adaptation of a novel and we greatly enjoyed it too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765294790267944 Review: i hope robert redford continues to make more films like this books are wonderful and as a young child raised in the southwest his stories hit home adam beach is a highly under rated and under used actor wake up hollywood not everyone thinks that your mel gibson's are cool many movie today want to see films that make you think i have seen all of the redford series they are thoughtful scenic and have great plots i'm hoping that if enough people write to robert redford he may decide to make a few more thank you adam beach and tony for great entertainment if anyone get's a chance to read tony latest book do so it's great i also recommend traveling through arizona new mexico utah and colorado stop at every view site and feel the setting of books amazing experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900147914886475 Review: joe wes jim adam re us with the beauty isolation psychological as well as physical and utter terror of murder most in the southwest characterizations settings and plot continually build even if at times the personal asides leave us wanting more with some interesting alternative choices as to who done it flashbacks e g peter fonda good to see him provide clues but they don't go where you might think comic asides e g the preacher are mild and appropriate where and coyote waits start to drag thief engages the and four wheels you around the next corner never quite sure what's there disagree with joe manic comment to jim to slow down for the wrong there are no in the plot just tracks to follow on to the next episode great photography as always appealing characters and more to explore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9359484314918518 Review: i caught this movie the other night on one of the movie channels and i haven't laughed that hard in a long time this movie was so funny i went out and bought the very next day i love this type of comedy it just seemed so real in the way the actors react to the different situations here i was i had never even heard of it and just started watching because of the title seeing other people the title caused me to give it a shot and i'm glad i did i laughed so hard that it hurt now it's part of my collection i definitely recommend it to all those that enjoy smart ass type of comedy i will be watching this one over and over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612146615982056 Review: seeing other people is a daring romantic comedy about a couple named ed and alice jay mohr and julianne nicholson who are engaged and plan to be wed soon they live together but are both having doubts about their relationship alice realizes she's had so few sexual relationships in the past she might just be marrying ed because she's never felt anything else so they agree to begin fooling around with other people for a while to test their own relationship br br the movie balances a question by focusing too much on the what if aspects of life can it in fact do the opposite and only make you feel more when ed begins having sex with a college girl he begins to become addicted and almost forget about alice when he realizes this it scares him br br i hadn't heard anything about this film in advance but i enjoyed it it's not extremely well made and definitely has that purposefully low budget indie feel to it but it's a lot better than most romantic comedies out there in the mainstream today br br check it out if you get a chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970518171787262 Review: i loved this movie it's a lot of laughs the acting is good and the writing is really sharp i'd rather see a hundred movies like this than three lord of the rings repeating and repeating themselves br br it's a low budget affair and seems to be shot on dv but looks good and jay mohr and julianne nicholson are great together why do you have a ten line minimum i'm not a critic just a patron br br i doubt very much that quentin tarantino could write a picture this funny without filling it with gratuitous violence this movie should be seen on more screens than just one i laughed from beginning to end Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4756111204624176 Review: i was hugely impressed with this movie if for nothing else than for the comedy it might not be the humor at all times but i found it appropriate to every scene br br the flow of the film is certainly a bit jumbled almost confusing sometimes but that is how the characters feel sometimes we're watching a bit of slapstick and other scenes revolve around a discourse on relationships this might be a bit frustrating to certain viewers but it brought me closer to the characters' dilemmas of chaos br br the acting is great from everyone i'm a huge andy richter fan but i wasn't head over heels for his part like everyone else seems to be he did very well but julianne nicholson and lauren graham stole the show for me both in their respective ways jay mohr performs as expected if you've seen him in other films i've always liked him br br overall the movie is very funny and offers some nice for a few types of relationships when it comes to relationship questions and problems some films try to surprise there's nothing surprising about the conclusions offered here but it's entertaining to watch them be revealed throughout the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787241220474243 Review: i paid attention and enjoyed the very rich expressions capability of the main actress julianne nicholson i don't have words to describe how much have i been enchanted all the actors and actresses played well especially i noticed the solid good character who has been consistent in the future andy richter who played carl i think that the idea to show a variety of friends and relatives with different opinions and the several meetings is like the real world jay mohr who played ed the future husband also played very real behavior but i want to emphasize again the point of very rich expressions repertoire which julianne nicholson is capable of and does so naturally was overwhelming for me indeed the subject which this movie handles seems to me as very important and touches strongly meaningful thoughts of many people i've seen this movie several times and have not been bored it raises again and again in my thoughts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9095704555511475 Review: i happened into the den this morning during the scene where ed was engaged in the 3 way and thought my wife was catching up on some early morning porn much to my surprise it grabbed my attention and i rewound it and we started watching it at 4 30 in the morning what a very entertaining rich funny and well developed plot line and script we both thoroughly enjoyed it my wife so much that she shared the experience with her girlfriends at work going on to recommend it and say what a kick she got out of it i am in my late 40's and she in her early 50's i think this movie would have appeal to both young and old an unexpected very enjoyable surprise nice work thanks two thumbs up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879310131072998 Review: just watched hair after a lapse of 20 years it struck home for those of us who tried to stand on the shoulders of the civil rights movement and fight the rule of privilege and power who the fascism of the johnson nixon who now as veterans of civil wars fought the war in vietnam every single day until finally the us beast died and fled for all who said no in many different ways it's remarkable how unsuccessful we were how large the real table was on which treat danced how driven the wizard behind the curtain we were 20 22 24 we didn't know the nature of the enemy the size of the monster who for the next thirty years and counting would continue to eat the world how could we even with smoke and the bat the bat in our hand like treat we were too young too middle class too invested too much a part of the actions we hated br br but there was a moment as andre gregory observes in my dinner with there was a moment or two somewhere back there in the late 60's and early 70's when perhaps we could have found something besides the yellow brick road something not fueled by prisons and dick something something innocent and critical at once something with dance br br but we missed it like kong bending a the revolution was turned in on itself into sexism racism homophobia and class crushing politics until we got to w treat would have hated w and iraq and the pathological lies if they were in that film then but the moment passed and w was almost inevitable comprehensive incompetence riding the drunken raging bull into children's lives and china shops br br we should have done something more something better but we clearly didn't know what br br now what Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6744995713233948 Review: plot ed and alice are engaged they live together and are living the dull life he has slept around before meeting alice she has a lot less experience she decides she needs to sleep around before marrying he very reluctantly agrees they should both see other people for a while br br at first he is not really into it his wild days are behind him and he is simply content until one day alice comes back and tells him she made out with some random guy who of course starts to fall for her br br of course this is a bad idea which causes extreme strain on the relationship br br good movie you can see the train wreck coming but still good br br worth a rental Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9027886986732483 Review: well the movie did turn out a lot better than i expected it's not boring and it's not unoriginal it's really not a silly romantic comedy the situations the characters put themselves in are very unusual of course we're still talking about a movie but the main characters are indeed plausible donald is of course an exaggeration but he's just a pawn in the movie a means to prove something the ending isn't one of those ridiculously happy always the same moral containing pieces of crap you can usually see in movies of the genre i genuinely liked it and i'm hard to please when it comes to this particular genre of movies it's worth a watch besides it's better directed than other movies the story line always stands up the characters themselves stand up and they do not experience this miraculous change and love is not revealed to them like a holly god given artifact yada yada at the end of it all you actually see yourself going through it all the movie makes you feel something you may even learn a thing or two it's not the usual hope producing tissue idiocy it's a good movie not a consolation prize for teary women around the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9159429669380188 Review: warning contains spoilers br br written by husband and wife wally who also directed and maya forbes this indie film is one of the better romantic comedies in recent memory br br jay mohr takes a break from playing smarmy to be the nice guy faced with the fact his fiancée wants to bed other people and he's allowed to do so too julianne nicholson who was so good in tully plays spunky and vulnerable with great gusto too bad she doesn't get the recognition she deserves br br good supporting performances help immensely too lauren graham who made last year's bad santa memorable plays the jaded cynical sister to perfection bryan the dad on tv's malcolm in the middle gets a few funny raunchy moments and andy richter plays a genial guy who falls for a single mother helen slater in a credible albeit familiar role as a mousy woman br br what surprised me most about seeing other people was how funny it is there are some genuine laughs here first attempt at meaningless sex gets some great lines and there's a a trois that elicits one of the most truthful reactions from a man as the male fantasy gets br br the film's premise isn't unusual but i liked that it was alice nicholson who thought of it much to the chagrin of ed mohr given the genre you know that no matter how good her intentions are alice's plan is doomed we see how the couple works through this strange situation initially alice and ed are turned on by the idea but then the human element sets it br br i appreciated forbes and not turning this into a cheap sex romp yes there's sex and nudity but there also are real emotions at work here the other people alice and ed befriend don't want to be the objects of casual sex they have feelings too in one case too many feelings br br granted some scenes run one joke too many the richter slater subplot isn't necessary and alice does something truly but that's forgivable because mohr and nicholson generate such tremendous intimacy and honesty check out the scenes where ed through alice's underwear drawer or his reaction to her announcement about ending the experiment that no matter how much we might enjoy their little game we root for this couple to succeed br br unfortunately this film got little if any publicity and a limited release hollywood studios whose romantic comedies often on the unfunny turgid and would do well to learn from this intelligent and funny film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.593156099319458 Review: the best romantic comedy i've seen in years not the kind of slick over the top hollywood stuff by ben stiller or adam sandler and a lot less syrupy than a hugh grant epic julianne nicholson and jay mohr are perfectly cast and both deliver smoothly professional performances as the engaged couple who decide to spend a little time their sexual before marriage instead of playing it strictly for laughs the writers and director concocted a nice blend of human feelings and comedic action nicholson is just great as the awkward seductress and mohr does a great job as the man who reluctantly enters into the game but soon finds himself enjoying his a little too much we see just enough of the supporting characters to nicely round out the plot without distracting from the main story andy richter earnest friend and helen slater distraught single mom are particularly good there is enough meaning and emotional complexity to make this a lot more than a standard boy girl farce indeed with just a little better pacing and a tiny bit more cutting this film would be a top ten comedy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.888551652431488 Review: this indie film is worth a look because of the enormous talent of its creators wallace and marsha forbes mr has directed the young cast and he is to be praised for this effort br br the premise of the film is a cautionary tale of the danger for wanting something one can't have which is the story of alice and ed after living together for a while alice suddenly gets restless because she imagines she's lacking experience in the sex area alice and relationship while not an example of ideal happiness is a comfortable way to share their lives with one another that is until the moment alice and claire her sister happened to bump into a sexual encounter by another couple that has no clue of being observed br br this incident makes alice her own sexual life with ed she finds it lacks substance when she proposes other people' ed is shocked to put it mildly but not wanting to contradict alice he decides to go along what happens next is that both alice and ed enter into a world that's been unknown to them the people they meet in the end are not worth the trouble they sadly realize at the end they were made for each other br br the film is worth watching in order to see the amazing julianne nicholson who we happen to have liked in another indie film tully ms nicholson reminds us of a young shirley she projects such a luminous quality about her that is hard to take one's eyes from her whenever she is in a scene this young actress proves she is an accomplished performer who gets better with each new appearance basically she carries the movie her alice is a study in contrasts alice is a decent woman who thinks she is inadequate in pleasing ed because of her inexperience br br jay mohr is an excellent match for ms nicholson both do wonders together his ed is perfectly credible we have known people like him deep down inside he is a good person who suddenly gets himself in a situation he didn't call for yet he goes along only to discover he is too decent and not cut out for a life of gratuitous sex with the willing women that have no problem with a tumble in the hay just for fun br br the rest of the cast is wonderful lauren graham does some amazing work as claire alice's yuppie sister andy is also wonderful as the grounded carl the nerdy friend who finally finds out fulfillment when he meets penelope a single mother as penelope helen slater makes a albeit of a short appearance in the film br br the director is enormously gifted who will no doubt go places because he shows he is well suited for the job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978902280330658 Review: intense funny witty and more than anything social comedy on the ways of adult dating and it's results be it good or bad mohr and nicholson are engaged couple two months away from a wedding date when a bizarre event at their engagement party forces nicholson to re think the relationship and start to date other people so she won't feel so pristine when it comes to sexual experience this leads to a disaster of events following mohr nicholson and their cohorts very intelligent and needed in this time of clumsy condescending comedy while containing your usual variety of comedic sexual and frustrated characters especially charles as a sexually frustrated sex fiend very annoying who even they seem to get the right feel to this heart felt commentary br br the film goes the way films should go these days showing that guys are sensitive at heart and have morals most of the male characters are the moralistic straight forward eyes while the woman are the fresh faced street who will stop at nothing to get pleasure guys will be appreciative of the message made for guys with self respect however it is easy to assume that most males who do see this film will use it's message of male sensitivity cover up any flaw or trait that a female might find offending still the writing formula uses this as a tool to the way for it's male leads particularly those of mohr richter and finding the director in a cameo as a sales man br br the females are by far the most promiscuous as they speak of nothing but pleasure and what it would be like to with someone else they have traits though even though they are covered by the image of sex driven kittens very funny stuff br br on another level the film follows some of it's ensemble into different relationship work richter meets up with a stressed a very remarkable and noteworthy performance by the always reliable helen slater named penelope who is divorced with a son who hates her for splitting with his father as the two go deeper into a relationship human interest is revealed and both the comedy and tragedy of divorce and starting anew are studied br br by the end of the film mohr and nicholson have become way to deep over the heads to see what's coming next and it is up to what they have learned about each other and themselves to decide what will come next it becomes appropriate and dramatic at just the right time br br direction is very well when the characters learn to face each other after all that has happened with the right ending br br all in all this film should have been released and i should hope that it is up for some academy awards maybe helen slater can finally get the recognition she deserves this film is a no hits miss give it all you got romantic sex farce displayed very and aesthetically br br great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881061315536499 Review: sophisticated sex comedies are always difficult to pull off look at the films of blake edwards who is arguably the master of the genre and you will find just as many misses as hits for if a film of this nature ever fails to work it can never fall back on the tried and true toilet humor of a teen sex comedy i e american pie or warm the audience with the sentimentality of a romantic comedy i e julia entire career it can only maintain a push to the end and hope that the audience can appreciate the almost required irony of it's resolution br br written by husband wife team wally and maya forbes seeing other people opens with engaged couple ed alice jay mohr julianne nicholson only seconds away from rear ending the car in front of them as the frame freezes we unexpectedly hear the thoughts and fears of both characters from here on out we welcome that the story about to unfold will enjoy a point of view from both sexes br br two months shy of their vows ed alice already look and act like an old married couple in an early bathroom scene their actions alone show us just how comfortable they are with each other and how long they have been together so when the line to propel the plot forward is uttered from the least likely of the two it is as if the very relationship itself is calling for a change even if it means it's own destruction br br once all the ground rules are set ed can not sleep with her mother or for that matter hayek the two head off in their separate directions in the hope of finding some meaningless sex to strengthen their relationship at first everything seems to go as planned as their daily only help to fire up the passion between them but predictably as the deeper emotions of regret and jealousy begin to emerge they soon find themselves growing apart and on the verge of breaking up all of these actions leading to a resolution you may or may not like depending on your own degree of cynicism br br for a comedy like this you need a solid cast with supporting characters just as strong as the leads and director does not disappoint here he has cast two of my favorite actresses as sisters julianne nicholson lauren graham and allows them to play to their strengths for nicholson who has always reminded me of a young shirley maclaine she brings an air of and vulnerability to alice even when her actions seems less than so and as for graham an actress who has proven she could an entire howard hawks ensemble she steals every scene she is in with an edgy no bs persona br br as for the guys jay mohr is serviceable here as is josh charles malcolm in the middle 's byron has to be applauded for taking on a british accent and letting it all hang out but the real treat here is andy richter and his sub plot involving single mother helen slater while his scenes almost seem to belong in another movie they are by far the funniest and his dead panned delivery steals the show br br for an independent production seeing other people has a more personal and introspective feeling something that would be noticeable absent from a big hollywood film of this kind not to mention that this film also has some genuinely funny moments unlike say most hollywood comedies in general br br rating on a 5 star system 3 1 2 stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6626333594322205 Review: why this film was only released in 4 states is beyond me i thought this film was a divine story the name says it all seeing other people this movie has more logic than laughs which i suppose is why it works so well common sense also makes an appearance in what would seem to be another puerile sex comedy alice is getting her feet frozen in the cold when she feels about the way she might perform for her fiancé not just sexually but as a partner and friend etc this starts what seems to be an almost archetypal journey for the both of them one fling after another leads to trouble as if it wasn't a bad idea from the start witty dialogue and comic set ups make this one funny as hell nicholson and mohr set the tone of the film early on and keep the promise they anticipate other highlights are lauren graham andy richter and helen slater in her first theatrical film in 10 years climax begins to take an insane turn but a simple ending makes this one far more enjoyable than most movies today mohr fans will see something different in his ed character and fans of helen slater will enjoy her shiny moments of a quick but excellent come back any richter takes home the award for most moralistic character romantic and funny or just plain fun seeing other people is a gem which needs to be noticed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795516729354858 Review: i channel past this many times mainly because the synopsis sounded so cheesy so love american style however it turned out to be quite good very well done the two stand out features are the dialog and acting great cast the premise is actually well executed and there aren't too many weak moments i guess what i was most amazed by was how often you thought the wheels are going to come off the cart and instead the cart just banks the turns so to speak and the movie keeps flying there are some nice little sub plots particularly the relationship that develops between the character played by former conan sidekick andy richter also want to mention that the music accompanying it was good Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4943784773349762 Review: i rented this movie without having heard or read anything about it what a shame this movie is intelligent witty hilarious fast paced and realistically ridiculous the characters manage to get developed without relying too heavily on clichéd tired stereotypes it was refreshing to watch i couldn't help thinking that marketing would have helped this not so mainstream movie into the starved for intelligent comedy mainstream the quality of the dialogue and the ease with which the actors execute a huge range of awkwardness heartbreak and comedy is so rare these days i felt that the actors must have really enjoyed participating in something this rich how is it that national treasure was number one at the box office for three weeks in a row it is so weak in too many ways to mention i guess i'm just happy that movies like seeing are still being made somewhere out there Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41896963119506836 Review: this is one of the movies having made significant influence on me as a person the sound tracks are best and the performance is excellent just a great movie for ever to time limit just for the entire live you must have in your collection this is one of the movies having made significant influence on me as a person the sound tracks are best and the performance is excellent just a great movie for ever to time limit just for the entire live you must have in your collection this is one of the movies having made significant influence on me as a person the sound tracks are best and the performance is excellent just a great movie for ever to time limit just for the entire live you must have in your collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780233502388 Review: i first saw this movie at a premiere party in mr hometown there between directors musicians and other norwegian celebrities i laughed and laughed i just couldn't stop if you like a comedy with black humor sharp lines and excellent acting this is one flick you have to see it's like mixing true romance with the wedding singer and add a dash of mad about you br br 10 points Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9378817677497864 Review: okay maybe this movie not a revolution but it a very good piece of entertainment and it's liv variation of alicia clueless or cameron there's something about mary br br liv plays a femme fatale which just wants to have an own house and all kinds of material comfort in it and well she does everything to get just that even crimes many crimes and she drops every boyfriend which doesn't cooperate to get these things additionally she actually doesn't mind to have some additional lovers beside her current boyfriend br br this movie is even funnier to watch if one knows that liv is actually of zodiac sign cancer and cancer are reported to be very domestic so the character liv played here is actually a parody of a cancer br br i was alone in cinema when i watched this one that was quite comfortable because i could laugh as loud as i wished all the time but it also felt strange as if nobody was actually interested in this movie br br i myself liked it very much the acting was between very good to excellent especially the main actors where brilliant there where enough jokes many of the black kind and good dialogues br br this is a trash movie and it is full of black humor if you like this kind of movies try this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8501038551330566 Review: one night at mccool's is one of those films that starts with an awful amount of promise but as the film goes on it becomes silly and loses it's way big time liv tyler plays a manipulative woman who tries to get her own way by her body to every man she meets all of which fall under her spell there are a few funny moments in this but they get fewer and fewer as the film into a comedy farce michael douglas who plays the assassin is good as is liv tyler although she does look like she had put on a bit of weight since this is ok but is only memorable for the scene in which liv tyler her car you will know what i mean when you see it 7 out of 10 just Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9337413311004639 Review: each guy liv tyler meets loses their head over her not of course without some small from liv liv is at her beautiful best with matt dillon tops among the interesting initial premise to tell story from perspective of each degenerates into sitcom style finale not unlike blame it on rio with which it has more than a few similarities worth watching nonetheless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.90469890832901 Review: okay here's the thing i've read through the comments of other viewers some trashing the film and some saying it's the funniest darkest comedy ever made of tarantino etc well not exactly but guess what it's still an enjoyable and ultimately funny film not brilliant not trash liv tyler gives a great performance and you absolutely cannot take your eyes off her she's a woman with very strong ideas matt dillon a greatly underrated and under used actor is wonderful as ever he always manages to stride that delicate line between and soul and he pulls off the comedy beautifully ditto john goodman though the religious overtones probably funny in the script really don't work paul reiser is very good definitely better than he was on tv br br the usually unbearable michael douglas is actually great in this role as for his well see the film between this and wonder boys you're actually reminded of the fact that douglas can act the movie will make you laugh in parts okay not exactly belly laughing but definitely in the i'm amused i'm very amused category if you're renting this expecting to see another pulp fiction forget it but if want something kinda hip and kinda fun this is a damned good choice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9377366900444031 Review: if you don't have anything better to do then go ahead and rent this movie it's intelligent funny it will sure have your attention busy for a while br br i discover it by surfing channels in a boring sunday it was on cable and for the faces i saw i thought it may worth the try it made me laugh and for a movie in a sunday with nothing else on tv it was ok br br liv tyler looks amazing in the movie even though her acting is not what i expected it's kind of poor acting and for the rest of the crew i liked reba in her role as a dr also i found interesting seeing the guy from the sitcom what i like about you playing an almost gay lawyer br br as for j goodman i found it as always a very good performance michael douglas plays a small role but his characterization was hard for me to identify him br br it's also a good movie to watch with company Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7754721641540527 Review: a very funny movie michael do is worth watching this flick for if for no other reason i'd like to see him do more of these low life roles he was terrific as were all the performers br br the film struck me right off as an american only funnier and easier to watch because it was in american and didn't need no subtitles br br in a funny movie with a laugh every minute or so two of the best were with john goodman not someone i am crazy about 1 he is telling the priest about jewel doing something he liked and says i had to wipe the smile off my face the visual shows he is not smiling and clearly is a guy who never smiles but probably doesn't know it 2 the scene at the end between goodman all suited up for jewel in his cop uniform and with the be reiser over a table and the two of them then protesting that they are not gay to another character who happens on the scene this alone deserved a special comedy academy award Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13862834870815277 Review: liv in her sexiest movie br br she incorporates the femme fatale role in an astonishing way while in the same time she manages to appear a super sexy woman while keeping the sweet girl stand and not being over wicked like other similar movies e g femme fatale with rebecca br br until this movie lord of the rings was the only movie i ever saw her im hooked on with lotr br br point by lotr i had shaped an opinion that the role of the pure sweet woman was the only role that liv could interpret but when i saw one night at mc cool i absolutely changed my mind she is the sexiest woman ever br br therefore as a film is a mediocre common comedy with a confusing plot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7528811693191528 Review: one night randy matt dillon rescues jewel liv tyler from her jealous boyfriend utah andrew dice clay he takes jewel to his home but utah comes back and wants randy to open the safe at mc suddenly a shot dead then better stop here to tell the plot that´s like to explain the story of wild things what i found so interesting was the fact that the plot written by stan his first and his last work he died in july last year was told from 3 perspectives the 3 men that fall for jewel everybody of them sees her from different eyes like john goodman as the detective who falls in love with her because of being remembered of his dead wife br br no wonder that the guys fall for her liv tyler a real jewel she made the big screen shining she played her role as if she was in a noir thriller sweet but in the same time she was the cool vamp who walks over dead and uses the men for her needs and of course michael douglas how could i forget him mr the playing killer he was quite cool br br but in the last 10 minutes there was a little bit too much slapstick for my taste it the atmosphere that part began when paul reiser as cousin carl on his leather dress for jewel the song fit so much here but altogether one night at mc is a pretty cool film noir parody br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9172292351722717 Review: this movie makes me laugh by even just thinking about it such a smart comedy very precise yet easy the casting can not be any better all actors are the best choice of their roles and they all play precisely the best and there is no stupid laughs or shouting through out the whole movie layers and the progress of story work perfectly together and the rhythm flow smoothly the greatest of all is when the village people's is in it brings out the importance of the which was only briefly brought up previously in the movie which makes the smartest and funniest climax among many comedies i give it a ten especially a lot of times comedies are so underrated Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828159213066101 Review: it couldn't have come out at a worse time just as the nation was entering the reagan years the boom boom 80s the time of no regrets no concerns it got no word of mouth and opened poorly the studio ditched it but hair is possibly the best musical ever made with forman directing and it's a startlingly beautiful well acted well written triumph that few people remember the casting is perfect the musical numbers unforgettable and even the downer of an ending doesn't diminish the film's spirit br br if you haven't see this movie you haven't seen the best musical of all time seriously Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9632992148399353 Review: liv tyler liv tyler liv tyler yeah it's hard to keep your mind off this fetching beauty giving an picture perfect performance as she simply has tongues 'one night at is a quirky and raunchy black comedy with old fashion shades tied in to its familiar but smartly crafted and chaotic narrative which has three men lusting after the one women and she's it to her advantage when you see tyler no wonder why they are infatuated and would do that's anything to see happy and living dreams just like tyler there's something rather intoxicating about this feature in that we see the likes of matt dillon john goodman paul reiser who's great and especially michael douglas who plays the hired assassin with cool ease but a questionable hairdo really having a good time with their roles the consuming plot opens up with the main three characters dillon goodman and reiser telling their story of how they came to encounter this divine presence and the eventual affects that she's having on them to lead to an insane climax there's an unpredictable chain of events ranging from to sensual where everything would virtually tie in together with a certain ironic snowball twist of fate for the characters that see them leaving their reserved comfort zone to fulfill this girl howard direction is balancing the script's quick fire gags and fun if complicated situations one of the best under the radar comedies in the last decade which will have you under thumb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9738869071006775 Review: this movie is never going to be on a list of the top 50 films of all time but if you're a list of fun films this isn't a bad place to start liv tyler is amazing captivating and luscious and everyone else is dead on right for their parts it's a 21st century counterpart to tom jones in other words just good bawdy fun i think that this may be breakthrough film on her way to major stardom with no nudity she oozes sex in this film it's no wonder all the boys give her toys how could they help but do that for a helpless innocent such as jewel Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.656639814376831 Review: this is a very good black comedy with a great view on how different people have a different perception of the same situations the three main characters each met a girl named jewel played by liv tyler who is a different male fantasy for each of the three men each of the three men go through the same situations but when they tell of them to other people their perception of the situation is very different from what the other two say that is a very good concept probably not entirely original but it works very well in the movie the plot is very good very bizarre and extreme which makes it a good black comedy the acting is equally good not one of the actors seemed out of place or out of their league the comedy is very black pitch black in some scenes and a lot of people will definitely be offended by it but fans of black comedy will probably enjoy it overall this movie is not for everyone's taste but most people who like black comedy will probably love it as it is definitely one of the better black comedies 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9946690201759338 Review: i must admit i liked this movie and didnt find it all misogynist it could be subtitled three ways of looking at liv tyler three different men become obsessed with the same woman and tell their stories to very different characters one man john goodman tells his story to a priest the very funny richard jenkins for the liv tyler character is an idealized saint the second coming of his wife theresa for paul character who story to a shrink a fine understated performance by the great reba mcintire the liv tyler character is object of kinky sexual fantasy finally matt rather dimwitted tells his side of the story to a sleazy hit man played by micheal douglas all three of these narratives of obsession are told simultaneously and all are amusing the film ends in a bizarrely funny climax that i wont give away Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9057500958442688 Review: one night at mccool's is a very funny movie that is more intelligent than what it should be its form is more sophisticated than what i expected and its was superb the thoughts behind the movie sadism stupid men are are infantile that's what i have to say about this movie is that not only does it hate women but it men it doesn't have any sympathy for any of the men really it seems that way because of the form but the ending says it all nobody cares br br the form has the first 2 3 of the movie told in flashback by three characters dillon the stupid bartender reiser the stupid lawyer and goodman the stupid than thou cop the story is therefore always perverted by their own self images and altered realities fantasy is a great touch in the end we never really know the truth and nothing is what it seems dillon was never that innocent etc br br actually the rest of the movie is funny too from the of the last 5 seconds of the movie to the overly of the movie seems to have an energy all its own everything is just out of the blue and nothing seems to make sense do we really care if it does no br br it is also a very dark comedy but has a shallow presentation think nurse betty or very candy coated outside dark inside if you like your movies random dark or just purely mean see this movie this one will satisfy your urges for the strangeness that is one night at mccool's br br 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7410584688186646 Review: one night at mccool's 2001 out of four br br by blake french br br according to the director of one night at mccool's this film is a dark comedy about the power of women over men and how a group of people can all perceive different realities it's the same story told from three different points of view and each time we tell the story we try to reveal a little bit more about what actually happened which nobody really knows br br one night at mccool's marks the feature film directorial debut of an award winning commercial and music video director who began making short films when he was eight years old i always get nervous when a director of commercials and music videos turns to filmmaking we have seen so many examples of how these guys think they are making another advertisement or music video for tv with their productions resists that tendency he captures a specific humorous truth in one night at mccool's from an inventive complex screenplay by the late stan even if it is often somewhat perplexing br br one night at mccool's features three men who share their separate experiences about a particularly beautiful young woman in some ways this movie is the comedy version of american beauty but in others it is a world apart br br it all started one night at mccool's explains each of the three men to their various listeners there is randy matt dillon a tender at the local bar and his cousin a lawyer named carl paul reiser who stays until the place closes detective john goodman arrives when the saloon becomes the crime scene of the dead boyfriend of a female fatal appropriately named jewel liv tyler randy is the first to see her as an individual treats her he stands up for her and before you can say sexy they are having vigorous sex and she moves in with him at first randy is reluctant the sex and the violence all in one night – it's a little much but who could turn a jewel like jewel away br br jewel changes the lives of each of the three men for detective she pulls him out of a hole of grief since his wife died for carl she makes him forget his loving family and nice little suburban household for randy she lights a few fires both positive and negative the later him to contact a playing hit man named michael douglas to put an end to her deceptive ways br br it is interesting how the movie perceives the three different chronicles even the costuming of jewel is relative to the man telling the story sees jewel as a beautiful mesmerizing gift from god carl sees jewel as two sexy legs and lots of cleavage randy is unsure what to make of her an awakening to his otherwise boring road to nowhere life the most intriguing element of this movie is jewel herself however deliciously played by the always delightful liv tyler armageddon she is not really interested in the men but what they can offer her her motives are all too simple not truthfully diabolical or evil she is simply a young lady who has learned at an early age that she can get what she wants out of life through her beauty br br the film has a lot of fun with its material from the enthusiastically entertaining cast to its violently hilarious showdown one night at mccool's takes advantage of most of its humorous ideas what makes the movie even funnier is how the three men's points of view differ the actors have a lot of fun with their characters too goodman is curiously whimsical reiser fits his kinky part quite well douglas is sly and mysterious in one of the movie's funniest performances dillon gives his character arrogant personality even though randy is a lackluster nobody liv tyler is dazzling she injects jewel with the perfect amount of charisma and tantalizing wit she reminds us of intimate performance in american beauty br br one night at mccool's is the first film to come from michael new production company films it is a creative genuine and sexy production along the way we often become caught up in the twisty structure but that is a natural response to a movie that intentionally several angles to a single story the movie ends on a note that is both black and comedic this is another one of those comedies in which serious events take place in a humorous way i e the black comedy many films of this genre come across as either too black or too one night at mccool's is one of the few that actually work br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9072978496551514 Review: brought philip to life in a way that is worthy of the greatest performances of all time and not just the ones that are measured by popularity it shows a stark portrayal of life as the greatest poet of his era which is exactly how he would have wanted it such was his disdain for and it dramatically exposes the raw beauty in the intense sadness of observations of our relationship with our own mortality and lays it our in a way that seems to have missed even the great for anyone interested in profound observations of our relationship with life love and death this is a must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869951605796814 Review: i am a big fan of works i believe that he was amid the greatest 20th century poets the film itself does a great justice to the bard of hull wonderfully portrayed by all the players in their roles does do a service to the sexually repressed he avoids an impression and strays from becoming a caricature the use of his poetry was the highlight of the piece itself rather than acting out the massive intensity with which felt the use of his words themselves give a better insight into plot and add a much more sombre but altogether more fascinating atmosphere most enjoyable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496031403541565 Review: what's there not to like br br i caught this again tonight and as to hugh capturing of the essence of philip without resorting to and caricature br br there are many layers to the depiction of the complexity of the main character and hugh brings them to life his prudish mother his unresolved issues with his father and his inability to commit to one woman br br his poetry is throughout and some scenes are caught in his recounting of them to the wife of a friend whom he later but quite casually almost innocently it is not difficult to see where his attraction lay for the many women who fell in love with him and knew about each other to boot and continued to see him br br cerebral fun loving jazz aficionado loyal friend it is always more than looks women moved beyond his and short and a beautifully nuanced performance by eileen atkins as his mum is an added bonus br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926736950874329 Review: i just do not see what is so bad about this movie i loved this movie i thought this movie was the best film in the series though part 3 is the best in the series i still gave this film 10 out of 10 because it is great i don't see what everyone hates this movie who would not want to see just a little bit of critter action i wished that brad brown would of appeared in this one because it might of made it a little better those who like a little bit of drama because wait i won't tell you you will just have to watch it this film also contains a few popular actors who are i won't tell you because i hate it when people give spoilers so i do not want to be one of those people well i guess that is all i have to say about this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8451611995697021 Review: conventional and superficial portrayal was incomplete it is supposed that just a few moments with sheila makes him win her love but the story itself and the songs make it and enjoyable experience essentially the final sequence i don´t know why it was given a pg rating br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7639533281326294 Review: critters 4 is a good movie a bit of a twist to the series as it takes place in space not in an earthly community good effects and acting make this movie a must see i would recommend this to horror science fiction fans everywhere br br 10 out of 10 br br fans of horror movies like this should check out puppet master skinned alive sleep away camp slumber party massacre and other full moon pictures flicks for other recommendations check out the other comments i have sent in by on my name above this comment section Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611135721206665 Review: critters 4 this movie was continued after the 3rd critters movies this one was released in the same years as critters 3 was released in 1991 critters 4 takes you in space as they hunt for the humans in a space ship i doubt if there will be a critters 5 because the ending for the 4th was quite a good ending which brought the end to the critters as there was no more left i give this movie 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7005323171615601 Review: this movie would had worked much better if this was the first critters movie this is a low budget movie with only two 2 critters shown on screen why this looks like a fail is because this is the last critters movie and it's so low budget that it seems the director made the whole movie with his own pocket money however i did like this movie i compare it mostly with the third movie which were bad critters 4 have a more serious tone in it the first half of the movie even without seeing one critter yet you have a scary feeling watching it too bad they didn't milk out the critters i mean even if they only had two 2 puppets they could still have used them on screen a lot more the critters also have different deaths in this movie which made this a little special especially at the end with the frozen critter has a promotion in this part and is different in this movie which took me by surprise lastly i liked this one because it also has some kind of conclusion to the series so at least we won't see a critters 5 anymore oh one last thing i missed one scene in this movie we never see a critter shoot a spike from its back maybe these puppets didn't have that feature but i was very disappointed not seeing that in critters 3 we see a lot of spike shooting which was the only good thing i liked about that movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5663958787918091 Review: critters 4 ranks as one of the greatest films of the twentieth century the word classic has never been so aptly used as in describing this mind blowing epic i agree that the original critters is the best of the series but the claustrophobic tension of the space station in which critters 4 is set really must be seen to be believed i strongly recommend this to anyone interested in seeing one of twentieth major film landmarks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9351851344108582 Review: this film is a fine example of why the shaw brothers are among the finest directors probably the best in the kung fu category the movie is well paced the story is excellent and intriguing and while the humor may not be in your face it is within the character interactions once the story builds up and the characters begin to the situation does the whole tower come crashing down in one of the best fight scenes tiger crane and crab hung are very present there is even a scene that mocks 18th century western social events and ends with clever and entertaining fighting the movie ends with a sudden cheesy moment but if you are a fan of the shaw brothers you'll understand that the cheese is just a topping and not the main course of the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7714780569076538 Review: my young auntie is unique in a lot of ways first this is ya kara first action film second she was actually doing the fight scenes after having a surgery done to her a few days before filming third this movie is off the chain br br the movie starts out with wang lung wei trying to take the inheritance from his brother his brother then has kara to marry him so wang can't take the treasure the story is pretty good leading everything to it's rightful place br br in comes the action what can i say that hasn't already been said for movies like this or disciples of the chambers the victim or even the magnificent butcher the fight scenes are what sales movie and this one won't have any problem doing so liu liang and wang lung wei engaged in a fight that you have to see to believe why have these two men not fought each other more is beyond me br br i don't want to spoil anything really but you have to see my young auntie to get the full blast of excitement my only gripe is that yuen tak was not used as broad as he was used in 3 evil masters or even invincible pole fighter 8 pole fighter to excellent must see movies 9 2 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9706730842590332 Review: if you're looking for a kung fu action movie look elsewhere while there are fighting scenes the film revolves around its provincial protagonist who struggles to find her way in americanized unlike most kung fu comedies the action scenes are used to reinforce the comedy instead of the other way around br br cheung is a statement about the farcical nature of kung fu movies where the stars always seem to find some reason to fight instead of some grand drama about honor and respect minor misunderstandings cause the characters to yell at each other and start beating each other up br br my young auntie as it's known in the west is the story of cheng nun played by kara who is a young woman who marries an elderly to keep his from falling into the hands of his greedy and corrupt brother after he dies she moves to to live with her nephew played by director lau kar leung and his son ah played by hsiao ho br br the basis of the irony is that although cheng is the same age as ah her manner is more akin to her status as his step great aunt while ah speaks english extremely poorly plays the guitar and goes to costume parties cheng utterly fails when she tries to adapt to her lifestyle in complete with makeup revealing gowns high heels and dance scenes br br what makes this movie great is its realization lau kar leung is perhaps one of the greatest if not the greatest director of his generation in hong kong and kara won best actress at the first hong kong film awards in 1982 also this is arguably hsiao finest performance his chemistry with is remarkable and although he went on to have a career in kung fu comedies often working alongside sammo hung he has the perfect combination of and comedy as the romantic tension and intrigue build in the second half of the movie his entire changes no longer does he easily through life without a care in the world he becomes the straight man and his cohorts the kramer elaine and george br br my one complaint is how suddenly the comedic aspects of the film die off during the conclusion the film transitions from outright farce to dramatic intrigue with little but a change in incidental music but there is a certain in it the film begins focused on the intrigue focused more on lau kar character and it ends that way too but the final scene returns to the movie's comedic roots giving conclusion to both aspects of the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969770610332489 Review: this is one of the great modern kung fu films a lot of the reviews seem to miss the point that the comedy is based on a quite subtle at times at other times right in your face contrast between old and new china kara for instance is called a country and gets into trouble whenever she tries to adapt to the new but in the end to save her families honour dresses as an old fashioned heroine in contrast to the modern military style of hsiao ho gordon liu seems to have played his part for laughs playing off his serious monk persona with silly wigs and a guitar the end fight is simply fantastic and ends in a defeat for johnny wang rather than death moon should be mentioned for his great playing of a thug with simply terrific and kara does some magnificent acting and fighting a great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813311696052551 Review: some martial arts purists think that comedy was the worst thing that could have happened to the old school kung fu flick and it is true that the introduction of comedy into the genre the end of the chop period in hong kong film but the fact is one can only carry on a primarily physical exhibition of prowess for just so long then everyone gets bored with it and that's really why the chop died and how the hong kong new wave action film was born the producers the actors the directors all just got bored with hitting people for ninety minutes straight br br given that and given the fact that liu liang is a professional director with a considerable list of films in his resume this film has to be seen as something other than just another kung fu comedy rather it is a comic film within the martial arts genre and in fact one of the best ever made br br what liu has done with this film is really a pleasant surprise he has taken a martial arts plot and re constructed it along the lines of a hollywood style musical complete with episodes of singing and dancing it was around the time of the making of this film that some film makers and film fans began to recognize that the cinematic performance of martial arts really derived from the acrobatics of the chinese opera has more in common with dance than with fighting i will continue to point out this connection until most americans realize what they are actually supposed to look for when watching a martial arts film well choreographed body movements using the plot of an action film as an excuse for their performance at any rate quite clearly liu liang made this connection and decided he would explore it close to its limits br br the result is an incredibly charming entertainment filled with marvelously human characters attempting miraculous kung fu and tripping over their own as often as not when they do so and the film being set at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries allows liu the opportunity to explore the nature of the and of china that contributed so greatly to the making of the china we know today so the film has considerable historical import as well br br also fans of stephen recent kung fu hustle should really watch this movie carefully as chow clearly learned from it before the making of his own film br br a very amusing well made film oh yes and the kung fu in it is really really good br br purists won't admit it but this is probably director best film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739954471588135 Review: el has just been released in europe and is really kicking ass this film with its great cast damian chapa blood in blood out robert wager jennifer tilly robert wagner and many more is the best gangster movie since scarface a film that everyone must see 2 hours full of action with fantastic unbelievable stunt br br jennifer we are eagerly waiting for part 2 does anyone know if there will be one keep up the good work i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715151786804199 Review: i first saw this movie in the theater i was 10 i just watched it a second time and i must say it was amazing the music the dancing the acting it is a great story and told extremely well i fell absolutely in love with treat williams when i was a kid after seeing him in this movie one of my favorite parts was when his mom kept yelling at him to give her his pants and then finally said how much do you need money that was classic br br moms are the best if you haven't seen this movie since it came out i say see it again it's timeless it will do what all great movies do make you laugh cry and think Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827542901039124 Review: i have seen this film more then once actually el was one of the best feature films that i have seen in a great deal of time br br there was a big cast jennifer tilly faye brad dourif and damian chapa who really like a real star in this part of br br i heard this film was shot for under two million dollars i have seen films shot for 33 million that cant compare to the quality and production value br br damian chapa why are you not getting offers and more film work excellent job i cant wait to see the sequel and i hope it has the same action br br jennifer tilly has made a cult classic character with br br damian chapa moves coolly in every scene much like the movie stars of the 40's and 50's so sick of seeing these non charismatic actors like ben stiller getting all of these films when there is talent like this that have something to show a great film br br go go go kick some but in sales el Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9360781311988831 Review: i just finished screening el in germany a great film we look forward to seeing more films from mr chapa in the future it was wonderful to see such a well put together film with such suspense and a story that shall remain an instant classic the ending with little ambiguity leaves the story open for a sequel seeing a film with great quality truly outlines serious potential and his adept skill as a writer actor director and filmmaker chapa has impressed many with his triumphant performance in blood in and blood out and now he has proved to all who have see his works his potential to become a critically acclaimed film maker with genuine artistic control something that few film makers can afford Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9594900012016296 Review: we just finished screening el in australia a phenomenal piece of film work we look forward to seeing many more films from mr chapa in the future it was wonderful to see such a well put together film with such suspense and a story that shall remain an instant classic seeing a film with great quality truly outlines serious potential and his adept skill as a writer actor director and filmmaker chapa has impressed many with his triumphant performance in blood in and blood out and now he has proved to all who have see his works his potential to become a critically acclaimed film maker with genuine artistic control with his lead role being a perfect combination between milo from blood in blood out and al pacino from scarface the film will do wonders for us here in australia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485171437263489 Review: i absolutely recommend this movie to anyone who wants to be entertained the directing acting and the story is brilliant definitely up there with films like scarface and the godfather this movie makes your heart race damian chapa as well as all of the cast was amazing i would definitely rent this movie damian chapa deserves an academy award for his acting and for the way he portrayed the life of a gangster this movie is a soon to be classic and an all around brilliant piece of film making i loved it and i give it 10 stars in a sentence the only way to describe it is a film without any flaws watch this movie and you'll see what i mean 2 thumbs up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755162000656128 Review: i saw the film and am very pleased to see a film so different in character and story to the stupid mainstream american major productions its a film with a background interesting for young as much as all age groups contrary to certain reviews the audience seems to split my evaluation as the film is very successful wherever yet exploited worldwide for example in netherlands is was ranked number 3 negative statements must be respected but one should expect such to be guided on a fact basis if you have the chance view the film and enjoy it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7462343573570251 Review: this movie is a picture perfect action drama and thriller every scene has you sucked in i watched this movie and was amazed by how many talented actors were in the movie damian chapa especially was great he played his role perfectly the story was made for these actors the characters make the movie so realistic this movie very simply gets an a plus from me definitely watch this film it compares with scarface but has a more in depth story this movie not only gives you a good picture of the gangster life but it also gives you the characters emotions and at the end you really feel for the main character watch this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725021123886108 Review: i love movies that take you into them a movie that actually leaves you feeling weak when its over and this kind of movie is rare br br damian is so talented and versatile in so many ways of writing and portraying different characters on screen this movie has a cutting edge to it a main stream cast for such a low budget why is it that a man with this much talent and charisma not to mention sex appeal in ways beyond most other actors can do this with so little money to work with these actors really believe in his script and raw talent as a director writer and actor i am so pleased to know such a modern day genius is out there letting is passion for art drive him and taking us as an audience with him damian i have heard of you through so many different circles and do not let the jealous people of this world get to you martin gets this fellini got it and you will always get it the fire and passion in you is what we love to watch on screen for being different and having the guts to write like you do you are a one of a kind director do not listen to the empty Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7509280443191528 Review: this movie was a modern day scarface it had me on my toes this movie is one of those rare epic films that makes you want a sequel i especially liked damian chapa his performance deserved an academy award which he deserved for his performance in blood in blood out the only thing i didn't like was the behind the scenes because it didn't show the intensity that the movie had and i would have like to have seen less narrated scenes but the movie was great and it is in my top ten movies of all time plus the acting was great there wasn't a bad scene in the movie i loved it jennifer tilly was perfect as well as all of the cast i can't see how anyone wouldn't like this movie it was a great definitely a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991659939289093 Review: i just want to say that this movie was excellent br br i loved it from the beginning until the end br br the acting was great the director did an amazing job and i would like to see it again br br jennifer tilly did a very good performance the guy that interpreted his father manny was another great actor but i can not recall his name br br i can't wait for el ii br br damian chapa looks so good and i think he is one of the most talented actors out there there is of latin actors that do a great job like it is shown in this film br br rent it rent it rent it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9278169274330139 Review: i am finally seeing the el movie from what i can see it is an incredible film and lots of action damian chapa is good director but i must admit i love his acting the best br br also i saw the behind the scenes it was edited by some lady named she needs to go back to school and learn how to edit br br however the film el is a pure 10 action epic why cant most people who direct put together films that keep you wondering what the plot is i am so happy to see someone i know to be a real great actor become a great director also br br i am one of those people who love to see artists make it br br b s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878524541854858 Review: thank god for this movie it's a document of talent that three decades later seems even more unique and rare in retrospect br br the music is just extraordinary packed with so much talent in writing performance arrangement and production that it's absolutely infectious the lyrics and vocal arrangements are incredible the performances by under appreciated talents like nell carter and woods my spirit every time i hear them while the film may be different from the stage version i prefer the soundtrack to the cast album which i find truly grating and under developed here the arrangements are filled out and expanded into dynamic pieces that couldn't have been produced in a stage setting br br but the music isn't the only thing extraordinary about this movie the juxtaposition of almost hyper realist dialog scenes reminds me of altman films intercut with exuberant musical and dance numbers really works all the talent in this movie directing writing photography editing music choreography casting acting costuming art direction merge perfectly into one of the best musical films i've seen br br i think it's amazing how much we know about the characters in hair based on very little information or plot they're not drawn as caricatures but as realistic and very human people we see little glimpses of where they come from but the portrait is completed by vignettes that draw the characters to the surface through accomplished acting directing and editing there's an undercurrent theme of the misogyny of berger and which colors their characters by exposing their reckless macho hippie ideology the scene of home life reveals important details about his psychology and the brief glimpse of home tells us volumes about his background through the simple realistic and genuine interaction between claude and presumably his father br br i love the fashion in this movie it defiantly mixes sixties ideas with very seventies looks one does have to overlook treat williams' hair it's a document of how chic much of the late seventies was contrary to the conventional wisdom that the era was all about bad taste tie was a hot trend of 1979 and the hair and clothing of the singers and dancers particularly those in white during the central park scene mixes up the decades in a way that suggests the of the themes these elements merge with extraordinary state of the art choreography in a way that enhances the artistry of both br br hair isn't a film that rewards cynicism if you come to it with expectations then you're most likely going to be held captive by artists who aren't bound by your rules for me it opened my eyes and ears and spirit to an insightful and passionate musical dialog about war friendship and family that transcends its time and is still meaningful and relevant to me to this day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788302183151245 Review: one of best movies ever fire it is not much about sociological description of india today it is the mind blowing use of light that never stops never becomes normal even when in this sense the movie is almost unique both leads are of very good quality the origin of das as a street performer are pretty obvious her performance is a superb but the use of the light i have look at it and looked at it again and again still mind blowing after ages nothing torrid in the story rather pure way of facing the subject in a way it is sad that in the bizarre world we live today a major art work is usually known as a gender film fire can stand face to face with jeanne arc or no or some of the major kurosawa movies just to name some wish my input could help a little this movie to its deserved way to fame Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533299803733826 Review: this film was one that i have waited to see for some time i was glad to find it has been everything anticipated the writing of this film has been so finely crafted and researched far beyond what is seen by the audience i found it amusing that so many people watching will not read between some very important lines but indeed if not the movie will make sense in a different way and is very brilliant the film has many stories and characters woven together around this one character a man whom has rose from the streets amidst many and become a very powerful criminal after spending some time in prison finds a in the justice system and through a disturbing turn of events is released only to find everything is not at all what it seems finds himself going up against the higher realm of society and political royalty in order to make clear how important a man's word is and stands for a war begins as the street is in arms against lords of wealth and corrupt power br br a build up to explosive and powerful non stop twists and turns this film will leave you riveted i found the cast of this movie to be outstanding and is not a movie to be ignored excellent go rent it today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983747661113739 Review: this movie was simply amazing the writing was incredible as well as the directing and acting the story instantly gets you interested this movie is one of those movies that has your heart pounding the whole time as always damian chapa is brilliant his on screen acting is as powerful as any hollywood actor the cast in this film is perfect each character made the story more complete the cinematography was captivating and it the movie i was totally stuck to the screen and couldn't stop watching it there was no getting up for popcorn or anything this movie is one of the best all year maybe even the best definitely rent this movie i recommend it this movie if u want to see great or just for pure entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634009003639221 Review: i was lucky enough to see a test screening of a couple months ago in santa monica i was blown away you don't see films like this anymore in the vein of chapa deftly tells the tragic story of as he maneuvers the tough streets of la to rise above the ranks to become a drug lord of proportions the characters are complex and conflicted the emotions are real the action is fast and furious the stunts are expansive and tilly is hot she hasn't looked this good since her days i'd recommend this to anyone it's a fantastic homage to the epic action films of the late 80s and early 90s and to all the out watch it again you obviously had your eyes closed the first time congrats to all involved in the film i'm counting the days until the sequel is released anyone have a date on that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956817090511322 Review: finally a gangster movie worth watching br br jennifer should get nominated for her role as tough murdering femme fatal br br this movie flies like a bird just a fast paced non stop gangster mayhem br br jennifer is just so beautiful and bad in this movie br br i was shocked to find faye dunaway still lives the cast in this movie are so fitted to their roles br br a real cool soundtrack rides along side and you get swept into the spanish soul of this film br br the story is original deep and poetic br br this flick has a lot of substance and never rests br br the gang of spanish fire just set everything on screen br br damian chapa is a joy to watch and a movie star br br sit back and enjoy the ride Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.82833331823349 Review: this movie is the latino godfather an unlikely mobster bridges the gap to some unlikely and forms an empire i enjoyed the action and gunfights along with the brash acting and colorful characters this movie is no oscar winner but definitely entertaining hey who needs an oscar anyway br br chapa has got some balls to direct act i think he produced it too this movie reminds me of another filmmaker who likes to do it all robert keep it up is there a sequel in the works there are a bunch of strings that need to be tied son comes back and dads death Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9542509317398071 Review: i love this movie and i recommend it to anybody damian chapa and jennifer tilly played their roles perfectly just the characters alone pull you in to the movie the directing was also magnificent the most creative shots i've ever seen i was stuck to the screen throughout the whole movie not one scene was slow the movie also has a lot of action packed scenes cars blowing up etc the movie is just an all around masterpiece if you like real entertaining movies then watch this because you'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time i put this movie on my top ten all time list because there is never a dull moment in the movie and that is my type of movie 2 thumbs up all the way up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9045349955558777 Review: the movie was better than what i expected i was working on the movie set for a short period of time when damien was making this film the gun fire stunt and acting came out pretty good on the editing tip all thou the the music wasn't all that great better music would have top this film some of the music sound like the hippie days damien remember you have gang violence some or hip hop would have did it it was more realistic than blood in blood out the casting was picked real well did a good job in this film the movie brought back a fill of a life style i use to live but than at the end you do not always win and in my history thats how it was i adapted to the movie the first time i watched it damien on this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9568604230880737 Review: i think it was a pretty good film it shows how someone grew up in an environment that created a rich and powerful man but unfortunately because of his ambition and the people around him it led to his destruction it shows that you can't trust anyone especially in a world that deals with a lot of money and envy the character that i mostly liked was she was another ambitious powerful and ruthless woman in a man's world who loved and respected she also knew that business was business and a dangerous one everything she did was risky but got the job done she helped become rich with her connections overall i really liked this film and have it in my collection and waiting for el 2 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9393188953399658 Review: this film is just really great i don't know why i have a weakness for damian chapa it's not scarface but still i really enjoyed my self this is a film i can see more than ten times he really to make a good movie but he just can't do it i feel pity for him so maybe it's a bit of a sympathy vote i can't help it but i just can't give it less than 9 stars everyone should have seen this once in his life to see how to make a cheap film work i live in holland and bought this film for only one euro that's 1 50 dollar i would have also bought it for ten euro great great great on a little dutch film site this film gets a 101 votes here only a that's not so much more so people all over the world buy this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9306226968765259 Review: i liked this movie that's pretty much all i can say about it lou gossett did a good job even though i'm still very disappointed in him after all the iron eagle movies and even if i was smiling on the inside when the first main teenager dies i won't give it away it was done in a nice fitting fashion pretty much everyone in this movie does a good job so check it out it's another one of those movies i found real cheap so i bought it and i recommend the same Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8877868056297302 Review: treat williams reached a degree of stardom with this movie and really squandered it don't be led astray by his poor movie choices since this movie really stands out hair is a musical that really deals with the attitude and probably more so with the persona of the famed peace movement of the 60's there is a lot of spectacular music done in spectacular fashion unlike the music videos of the late 70's 80's and 90's the video flashes coincide with the subject matter of the music in other words the video makes sense when matched with the songs so you know it never could've made it on mtv the subject matter dwells on drugs and being hippies but it mostly an anti war movie dealing with the senseless tragedies of viet nam one of the protagonists is an oklahoma boy intent on making a difference believing all the patriotic dribble he is spoon fed and he happens upon a gang in new york who are more or less glorified hoodlums their characters are very unique and probably wouldn't make sense today but this bunch bands together by burning their draft cards what ensues in some spectacular scenery and mesmerizing scenes involving not only the three leads but the other 3 gang members as well as a newcomer with a small child whose entrance is easily one of the ten of all time in cinema partly because she sings one of the greatest songs of that generation despite their faults you come to love these people a cinematic triumph with a heart felt and grand finale Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838232398033142 Review: i don't understand how people could not like this movie you have jr the kid who played the main character in stand by me sean astin and many other great actors lots of action and fun that you don't see in today's movies anymore it's really a shame br br this is an underrated movie that is among other great movies like let's get harry the 80's and early 90's created such great movies that will never again be topped by today's standards br br they tried to somehow recreate this movie in but came up short with some really bad acting the only thing that movie had going was patrick stewart but obviously that wasn't enough Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42602673172950745 Review: being raised at the time this movie was released has probably influenced my shallow mind but still this isn't a bad movie by any means it's a movie about a hostage situation involving a school populated to some extent by endearing teenage boys who can't seem to get out of trouble what's wrong with that it doesn't have any big special effects but so what who needs special effects cinema's decline began around the same time that special effects were a coincidence i think not it turned movies with potentially good plot and feelings and turned them into a big substance less light show for innocent kids and the self well you know not all movies need special effects about three of the movies on the imdb top 250 are without special effects but almost all of the top grossing movies of all time have some special effects think about it star wars e t etc all good movies but the rest of the top grossing movies are usually cliched tripe with non plots and lots of eye candy well some movies don't need ny of that junk br br excuse me for going off on a which i normally do but i'm just so fed up with that special effects junk back to the point toy soldiers is simply a great movie i admit some of the content is a little corny and ripped off but so what every movie rips off another to some extent think of dogs countless appreciation sites dictate the fact that beloved quentin who i admit i like has copied many many many movies in the making of his first major film reservoir dogs many say that the entire plot is ripped off almost scene for scene from japanese and chinese gangster movies which mr loved so much and probably still does sorry once again for the br br toy soldiers is fun it has the whole from teenagers to unwanted members of authority i e hostage it's fun to see kids take over when they're being held to something they don't want to do hell teenage angst inspired was the key topic to a great majority to 80's comedies plus there's the tension and thrill of having the characters use fire arms and knock out the bad guys etc plus there's some emotional points to the film when one of the characters dies the others have to cope and adjust it's not perfect acting but it beats most of the other tripe out there br br in short toy soldiers is exciting interesting and fun how dare you jaded rate this movie poorly shame on you all br br personal rating 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779080748558044 Review: i'm sure the film contains certain gaps in logic but i was so enthralled by it that i really didn't care the movie plays out like a fun lighthearted teen romp combined with a schwarzenegger type action flick it's packed with action packed with excitement and has some humorous moments as well sean astin is fun to watch and i haven't seen louis gossett jr since i saw in theaters he is a fine underrated actor and i love watching him on screen i just wonder what he's doing now unfortunately he might be starring in a lot of those direct to video flicks hopefully my assumption is wrong anyway this is a fun edge of your seat thriller and i definitely suggest you check it out br br my score 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926823973655701 Review: is the story of five misfits boys most being sean astin and attempt to save their school from a terrorist invasion after the american government the father lou jr plays the of the school a headstrong guy who tries to instill in his students a sense of discipline br br is a funny and pretty cool action and certainly the better of hostage crisis at school movies i think most of the appeal comes from the teen cast but also the terrorists don't come off as completely useless whereas in some movies they never seem to be quite the intimidating group that they should trapped inside the boarding school and threatened to be killed if the military or police this is a very formidable challenge for these group of guys who plan to save the school they're actually pretty clever about it too br br i was surprised that it was a pretty good movie it keeps a steady pace and doesn't get ridiculously sentimental or anything like that astin and jr give good performances br br i too agree that this is an underrated action movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4783060550689697 Review: toy soldiers is an okay action movie but what really stands out is the amount of effort that the scriptwriters and director put into portraying american counter terrorist forces accurately just check out the end credits there are more than a dozen us military officers and officials listed the movie accurately portrays the fbi as having control of the hostage situation but turning it over the us delta force who are unnamed in the movie as the was still denying their existence at this time once the president the posse act of us code the us army forces at the end are accurately dressed and armed for the time and even the use of an ah 64 for air support which might seem a bit over the top is not terribly unrealistic far more expensive and frankly better movies have portrayed american counter terrorist forces with far less accuracy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22121982276439667 Review: i recently rented this movie as part of a nostalgic phase i'm going through i was born in 1980 and so film from mid 80s to mid 90s has quite an important place in my growing up br br this particular movie was one of my favourites and so i was thrilled when it became available in the uk it hasn't become worse with time it is still a great fun film with plenty of excitement in its own way sure it pales in the shadow of bigger larger budget films but don't let that stop you enjoying this br br worth a rent or even a purchase at the discount prices you'll find it for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539486169815063 Review: this film is a perfect example of great escapism i loved this film and was sucked in from the very beginning sure it's just an action flick but isn't having fun what watching movies is all about br br the cast of this film are very strong with likable characters the friendship between the boys is so realistic and appealing it's heart warming and hilarious to see a group of teenage boys interact especially this group of boys sean astin makes a great rebel successfully avoiding being a precocious teenager br br if you want fun watch this film i thoroughly enjoyed it even though i was watching it on a very dirty and old vhs that was terrible quality go dvd's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9349825978279114 Review: oh boy my god what a movie this one this is probably the best movie by sean austin and louis jr i have seen all the comment for this movie and most of them loves this movie very much but i don't really understand why it only got 6 1 in imdb list this one should above 7 5 the plot and the script are completely perfect the acting are superbly well acted sean austin will louis jr have given an incredible and awesome performance in their career this movie contain a lot of action br br just one thing i gotta say watch it br br 10 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9571326375007629 Review: this movie is my all time favorite movie it has great acting cute guys and a great plot sean astin is great in this movie it has funny moments sad moments and happy moments who could ask for anything more this movie is great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767051339149475 Review: not only does this movie have a great title but quite simply is the greatest drama i have ever watched the viewer is drawn into the movie involving 5 young men working together to try and overcome odds sean astin as billy is brilliant along with great supporting roles from t e russell and shawn the guidance and leadership of and characters makes the movie so much better as time goes on the movie keeps gathering momentum and its a that none of the young actors made a name for themselves in the film industry after this wonderful movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740543961524963 Review: i've avoided seeing this film for some time but finally picked up a copy having been born too late to see in its contemporary setting i have just been familiar with the uk and broadway cast recordings for many years and saw it on stage in the late 1980s where it looked a little creaky but still great fun br br the film it drops some of the songs the bed my conviction frank mills and cuts others walking in space however what is left is presented very well indeed all the singers and dancers are excellent and the key performers especially treat williams as berger d'angelo as sheila john savage as claude are memorable br br as a hippy celebration and anthem manages to be remain potent even in a film made ten years too late it was no longer the era of peace love and but the time of punk rock although watching this film now in the time of iraqi problems gives a new resonance to the vietnam issues of the 1960s br br milos forman who also made did a good job on directing in its scope and feel it reminds me of norman christ especially with the joy of the scene and the intimacy of to be br br i really enjoyed this film and consider it a good representation of a musical born out of the first truly era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827073216438293 Review: this is one of the best movies i've seen the acting is good the plot is solid and the whole movie is very believable which adds a lot to the movie i rate this at least a 9 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9623720049858093 Review: yes it's not a great cinematic achievement but toy soldiers is a fun and entertaining movie the young cast does a great job with both dramatic and comedic aspects of the story and i particularly liked shawn as derek i've seen this one plenty of times over the years and will probably see it several more just don't think too much and you'll love it enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857633113861084 Review: this is one worth watching although it is sometimes cheesy it is great to see a young sean astin and this ends up being quite an entertaining and humorous action movie i watched it many times when i was young and now still enjoy it when i pop the old vhs into the machine i happen to own a copy so sit back with this movie let reality go for a little while and you will be able to have a few good laughs and an enjoyable hour and a half Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654000401496887 Review: it's really not worthy of a consideration but as entertainment goes it does the job this is one that i've watched with pulse every time at least a dozen times br br most of these actors were unknown at the time this was done and we can recognize them from other work those that don't have current name recognition probably don't want it br br this was a fun adventure sort of like the little if they just had to be serious Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6883452534675598 Review: i have loved this movie since i saw it in the theater in 1991 i was 12 then and was my favorite actor and adolescent crush i am now 23 and i still love this movie the best part about it is whoever i am dating loves it too because it is a total macho guy movie it is wrought with enough action and mayhem to keep men with the shortest attention spans glued to the screen i only wish that it was available on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833590388298035 Review: quick summary of the book boy billy about 12 years old is school's main trouble maker and if he gets kicked out of one more school he'll be sent off to boarding school his upscale boy's school in switzerland or somewhere like it gets taken over by arab terrorists why i'm not really sure billy has no friends and likes to use his laptop to hack into his school's database he with the help of two teachers the plans and save the entire school the book wasn't bad but was cliché br br now about the movie they switched arab terrorists to cuban terrorists and make billy about 17 and the leader of his group of friends they like to get into trouble but normal teenage stuff this movie was believable maybe not realistic but the characters are real you can watch billy joey and the rest of the guys and see real kids acting out the way they did or at least wanting to br br great action scenes not everything goes as planned for either side the terrorists was messy and good guys did get hurt i won't say who but it is heart wrenching i know i use that word a lot sean astin is excellent as a teenager he usually played the dopey best friend this movie proved once again that he could play the leading man kid whatever the only performance that may have his was who played the only son of a new jersey mafia man he hated his father and everything he stood for a far cry from wesley usually this genre of film is one i watch for the soul purpose of making fun but not toy soldiers the story line flows the dialogue is usually believable i can't think of a single moment where i found myself shouting at the tv oh that would so not happen great movie that should be in everyone's collection Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8416435122489929 Review: i'm seldom partial to movies about smart assed teenagers who have problems with authority but toy soldiers has grown on me with repeated viewings this is as much a movie about billy growing up and becoming an adult as anything else and i give credit to sean astin and writer director daniel jr that they don't make a big deal of that but let it just unfold and sneak up on you the camaraderie of friends their grief over death and their joy at their survival all are genuinely moving and i have to admit i take a certain patriotic and perhaps slightly reptilian glee when the u s army guys finally move in and kick some terrorist butt ooh general kramer and the heroic robert folk score is the cherry on top i'm sure i could find a hundred reasons not to like toy soldiers but as long as we don't take it too seriously i don't see the need this is one of the most entertaining bad movies in my pantheon Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6903982162475586 Review: this came as a huge surprise for me i had never heard of this movie when i first saw it and the title really pointed towards something else than a great terrorist hostage situation at a high school toy soldiers has the best from it's time period of the early 90's where action movies were light hearted and very enjoyable the action is good the plot is interesting and way over the top the bad guy is a one dimensional hateful which is great louis gossett jr is in it it's simply a feel good movie which i thoroughly enjoyed br br you can't go wrong with this one if you like action i give it a solid rating of 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928367733955383 Review: i haven't seen this in years but when i was about 6 i first saw this on vhs and i must have watched it at least 10 times now like i said its been awhile so i might screw up the plot but i remember some terrorists taking a school hostage with demands for the head terrorist the father to be released from prison now i could just check the plot here on imdb but i'm pretty sure thats right any way a group of boys at the school decide that they're not gonna just sit around and wait to die so they decide to fight back this film has always been stuck in my mind there are so many images that i haven't forgotten like i think death scene or billy spitting in the terrorists sandwiches or the one kids no idea of his name fake attack just a great film it may be films like this that have given me my tolerance for film violence because if i remember right this movie is pretty graphic guys getting down by helicopter machine guns a special forces guys hand getting blown off by a grenade not sure about that but i seem to remember something like that towards the end and the most bloody being the lead terrorist getting capped in the head in gory detail great action great humor good acting wonderful film experience i've got to watch this again after all these years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938183069229126 Review: these kinda movies just don't get the credit they deserve this is my 2nd all time favorite movie stand by me being 1st the reason i watched this movie was because was in it and he is my most favorite person in the whole world and i think he done an amazing job in this movie and so did sean astin i just watched it last night actually and it just amazed me everything in the movie is very exceptional the script the acting the screenplay i was on the edge of my seat 80 of the time and if my mom wasn't in the room i would have absolutely whenever joey trotta died i did not see that coming at all i was real surprised when i heard that it wasn't real popular back in the 90's i was born a few years after it came out so of course i didn't go see it in the theaters but im sure i would have if i would have been alive if any of my friends watched this they would be like okay but thats just cause their not cool enough to appreciate work like this if you haven't seen this movie or are wanting to watch something that is the bomb this is the movie for you to watch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7534157037734985 Review: i won't say anything about music because this topic can be so deep that it can become one huge separate review so let's concentrate on movie that is brilliant no doubt one of the best works of forman br br the simple story about love friendship freedom and ideals oh yes the ideals for which even are ready to go in war br br there is not a single fake word single fake character single fake feeling in the story because the love freedom and friendship isn't something complicated for the characters of movie these things aren't something that everyone can view from different angle these aren't things that need much thinking to understand their love is simple their friendship is simple their ideals are as simple as the word simple itself and that's why these characters are so deep br br berger the leader of a hippie played by treat williams is a guy who lives to live and that's the biggest happiness for him he has his ass as he sings in one of the scenes in the movie and that's enough to make him happy with his property br br berger never accepts that something can't be done and his right if he wants to go to some rich guys' banquet in his dirty old clothes and huge long hair he will do it if he to go to another state to just see his friend he'll do it he never thinks twice he just do it br br how why is he so powerful the answer is simple because he is free br br just watch how the wind makes the hair wave in this movie and you will understand it all maybe you will even free yourself too Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5346245765686035 Review: picture this someone makes a film about the columbine or virginia tech massacre only the film is directed by the guy who did home alone i know this isn't but bare with me and stars sean astin off of picture the terrorists being by buckets of water on top of doors and marbles and this is why you need to see the film unfortunately it doesn't go all the way by actually having the skateboard lying on the floor for the evil mexicans to trip on but its halfway there you have to give it above 7 for that but not a 9 because it didn't go crazy enough pity its seemed like it would be comical cheesiness well worth a cult status Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6799079775810242 Review: didn't sound like it was from a fantasy film the film is dark with dark overtones the soundtrack way too uplifting to the point it on the visuals i'm sure they were aiming for something militant but it just didn't work the scene when astin is attempting to escape is a perfect example why does it sound like the there is no comedy there is no to this br br the idea of the movie is great and the acting is very good as well i enjoyed everyone's performances it's available on online viewing br br definitely worth a viewing but write your own soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874373078346252 Review: sean astin pulls off another amazing performance in toy soldiers he plays the highly intelligent billy along with and keith who play his best friends joey trotta and jonathan during a regular day at saint school for boys a group of dangerous terrorists take all the boys and teachers as hostages and threatens to blow up the school if the leader luis andrew father isn't released from the american prison but these aren't just ordinary boys that are taken hostage most of these kids are the sons of very powerful people in america and half of them were expelled from other schools before they came to saint they're mouths and actions just may get them killed when the government is desperately trying to figure out a way to help billy joey and some more boys decide to take matters into their own hands Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8395606875419617 Review: this is really good original ideas in the film and a great terrorist action film only second to die hard and die hard with a vengeance this film has suspense and a good plot i would recommend it to anyone with a taste in films like mine action terrorism and gangster mafia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9073175191879272 Review: i first seen this movie like a year and a half ago and i loved it i decided to get the dvd last year for my birthday it has the right amount of suspense action and drama this movie is about school called the school and its packed with rebellious kids in which one kid william sean astin has a hard time adjusting due to prior from other schools cause they couldn't control his rebellious act and now at the school committing more acts of a rebellion there school gets taken over by terrorists on a random day and which the real reason is because the leader luis andrew father has been sent to prison and the leader will do anything including killing the students setting bombs and so forth in order to get his father back br br along side william is his rebellious friends at the school one in particular is joey trotta in which this guy holds a troubled past of living in a mafia family and being sent to the school because of hating his father for who he is and which now he must deal with these terrorists taking over the school so william joey and there friends must band together to stop these terrorists from violent acts and tactics br br this movie was really awesome and i believe people should notice it more because when people think of a good hostage movie they would say die hard and even though i would have to agree with them they need to recognize that toy soldiers was a good thriller it sure had my heart beating because the students are my age and i would be scared to confront terrorists like these if they took over our school but overall this movie is really worth a good minutes of your time and if i had a decision to rent or buy it i would buy it i recommend it with a lot of hype 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897997379302979 Review: this is one of the best bloke movies from the early 90's and whilst slightly dated its one of those movies that would never get made today which makes it very special in fact a very similar movie was made in the 90's called and it was a pg variation on the same theme but it was nowhere near as fun or realistic for that matter br br so what's so special about this film it's the between the main characters and the against all odds theme of the film sean astin is very likable and has starred in some of the most memorable films of the 80 90's particularly the he also went onto greater things with rudy and the lord of the rings trilogy but man is a good trip down memory lane will from stand by me lends nice support to the film and andrew is a terrific villain louis gossett jr sleepwalks in his role but he does add some brevity to the film particularly his relationship with rebellious nature br br so how's the action by today's standards it's rather tedious and cheap looking almost like a tv movie but the production values are good and the violence is actually quite nasty for a film involving school students however the director makes up for the limited budget with some nicely suspenseful moments and well placed humor br br so park your brain at the door and enjoy this fondly remembered action flick but don't expect oscar material Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8368768095970154 Review: colombian terrorists hold hostage a military school in the u s until their demands are met the students decide to fight back will they be able to do it br br silly premise but the film actually works the group of kids who fight were all up and coming when this film came out in 1991 sean astin looking very cute looking miserable keith george perez the token latino who is very handsome very muscular and is mostly shown in nothing but tight underwear t e russell the token black guy and shawn none of them are very good actors except astin but who cares this is a mindless action film the only other good performances are from denholm elliott having a ball as the and louis gossett jr as the dean br br other than that there's lots of action suspense explosions and little brains in other words fun br br only complaint and this is minor it's a bit too long there are three endings and there is lots of casual bloody violence the r rating was well earned still i enjoyed it a lot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661018252372742 Review: i think that toy soldiers is an excellent movie it's one of the only movies that aside from some well known actors has an unknown cast that can actually act in my opinion the plot is captivating it keeps your attention without having an outrageous story that couldn't possibly happen in real life i think that everyone would enjoy this movie sean astin always seems to pick the perfect movies to be in that showcase his talent he's very underrated and doesn't get the recognition that he deserves other movies that he has been in other actors have been in the spotlight but this movie and rudy really showcase him because he is the main character in both i hope that he someday gets the accolades he deserves for his acting if you want to see a great movie you need to check this one out and if you are a sean astin fan you will definitely like this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982279360294342 Review: this is one of those movies that are very underrated again i am voting for an underrated movie this movie has a good story line maybe a bit but it could happen sean astin one of my favorite actors again shows us a good performance the guy does a great job in acting but never gets recognized for his roles he has done well since the not only him but louis jr does a swell job i thought maybe this movie would have made more money in theaters but who cares about money anyways all around this is a good movie that will have you at the edge of your seat at times and the plot will keep the movie moving itself i enjoyed this movie and hopefully the rest of you will as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766187071800232 Review: the best bit when the dull mobster nicholas turturro calls out to the runaway matthew modine shane come back shane and when the older wise guy asks him what are you doing he simply enjoying my time actually like me at the moment br br the most creepy part i've been wondering all the time of watching where did i see that girl before where where till i found out while the closing credits my god she's elizabeth berkley from the fiasco but i just couldn't recognize her with her clothes on to tell you the truth i felt a brief she's really cute and nice but maybe hollywood had no mercy at all br br the most sexy bit when berkley says do you mean the stuff which gives you a br br the most dull thing the retarded assistant after a day and a night in the back of the car is still alive and healthy at the end moreover the mexican smuggler took 3 bullets at the same car and he's not dead either br br the most ugly thing all of those murdered people as well as the numerous f ward to a boring extent br br the most beautiful thing the crazy clever script with all the funny characters and the tumultuous situations the acting looked sweet also especially from paul rodriguez who stole the show for as he had the best dialogue also br br the most disappointing thing although the direction didn't mess about the story's at all but in the same time it didn't give it a unique touch a signature some kind of insane hilarity like the one in the story itself however maybe the low production wronged it well and of course the easy tasteless music which could be like that because of cheap production too br br the most confusing part matthew modine is a talented guy but what did he do exactly to be out of hollywood's a list of stars what could possibly be the thing he made or didn't make to end up in light independent like the shipment br br the most absent scene where did jose the mexican smuggler go at last i thought that we'll see him again at the end smuggling once more as the surviving little criminal who in a brief gimmick like this could the continuous disorder of such a world br br the most question i had after the end when we'll see the shipment 2 as i'm so eager to see that fine small comic burly atmosphere again br br these were my own answers if you interested in giving answers of your own for this please e mail me Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6527625322341919 Review: this is a cult film for many reasons first because of the phenomenal success as a musical both in broadway and london then as a musical film the film is close to the play and some of the provocation of the play is no longer provocative twelve years later the discourse against the vietnam war is no longer a protest song against the war itself but a strong song demonstrating how the young people of these late 60s managed to bring the political establishment down milos forman play with some situations at the end of the 70s like the narrow minded justice the self centered righteousness of the rich or of the little ones who have just one rank of power more than the powerless he also heavily plays with the racial element and the sexual ambiguity he builds all the time the film remains pleasant and thoughtful and of course it is a tremendous thrill to remember these years when we have had the privilege and that was not a chance to live them november 11 1969 nixon ordering mass celebration for the 1918 which became the order for teachers at all levels to take their students to the celebration and the march supporting thus the invasion of cambodia that was in full swing and some dare give lessons in democracy to foreign countries i also remember the long campaign for the of nixon in 1973 1974 that will eventually lead to his resignation and the swearing in of gerald ford the first vice president and eventually president of the us who had not been elected since he was appointed vice president by the senate after had to to face trial conviction and sentence for of course that makes us think of today when in 2000 a president of the us was not elected by the people but by the supreme court or of a war that was rejected by millions world wide from the very start and even before the start and was started against the better judgment of the united nations and of three permanent members of the security council and some speak of a new world order based on the respect of others modern western man seems to have some problems understanding that the world is changing and has already widely and wisely changed modern western man seems to be kind of out of sync and to need special evening classes to learn that democracy wants the majority in the world to be the majority and the west is far from that majority and that if the soviet block had been able to understand that market economy is not capitalism but that market economy can be either socialist or capitalist the berlin wall would have fallen but the other way round and that china has learned that lesson marvelously well and is at the foot of the wall they have to climb over to learn that their socialist market economy has to lead to political democracy but they will just like vietnam was able to itself after thirty years of vicious war aggression and damage in other words hair is a perfect food for thought br br dr jacques university paris university paris 1 pantheon university saint quentin en Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778017401695251 Review: a stolen shipment of the mexican a beautiful girl who is trying to rebuild her life and to leave her husband a boss of the italian mafia a young sheriff who falls in love with his old sweetheart this is the plot of the shipment a country comedy located in small town of paradise arizona despite its simply and classic story the movie directed by alex wright has its fun moments when elizabeth berkley as candy porter looking at a green pill says what s this a candy or when the girl enters the sheriff s house and finds him completely naked or when the shipment ends up in that lake at the final sequence the cast offers some nice performances by matthew modine as the sheriff of paradise valley who still loves his old girlfriend and by elizabeth berkley who s character still loves her old boyfriend the supporting cast including nicholas turturro paul rodriguez as the mexican and g michael gray what kind of teeth makes a pleasant work too not an oscar material but not so bad a fun comedy without Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8437529802322388 Review: peter coyote was the only name that i recognised from the cast list so i wasn't too keen on watching this film the only comment on imdb was positive so i watched it on late night t v i would recommend this movie as a good late night viewing it's better than a lot of this genre the plot is excellent the acting isn't brilliant but it's not bad i don't usually like flashbacks but in this film they work as i've stated i didn't recognise any of the cast by name but i recognised michele lee who gave a decent hard working performance as the woman wanting to stand by her man who is lying to her was it landing anyhow she's wearing really well note you may enjoy it more if you miss the first few seconds of the credits i did and it helped me when you see the end credits you'll get what i mean the wayne kennedy character who is really weird takes this to a 7 rather than a 6 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570708274841309 Review: i gave this 8 stars out of a possible 10 it had an excellent plot and peter coyote and michele lee as well as the rest of the cast did their parts well br br both peter and michele were too long in the tooth for the ages their characters were supposed to be and their children in the film obviously would have been better suited being their grandchildren br br i missed the first ten minutes of this film so i don't know just how that body turned up after 25 years and got traced back to denny peter character but i had no difficulty picking up on the storyline br br barbara michele lee is stunned when her long time husband denny is arrested for a murder in oregon some 25 years previous a state denny claims he was never in br br however as evidence piles up against denny his story changes then his story changes again and yet again until barbara doesn't know what to believe br br barbara makes up her mind however to get to the bottom of the mystery around the fateful time denny and a young girl named sherry accepted a ride from a stranger named wayne kennedy that ended in murder br br i found the film entertaining well paced and it kept me guessing as to what had really happened between those three people br br from what i saw during the closing credits this seemed to be based on a true story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9486488699913025 Review: this is a nice little lifetime movie about a guy peter coyote who's living the perfect suburban middle class life when late one night the police suddenly bust into his home and arrest him for the murder of some guy 27 years ago br br in his prison cell coyote recounts to his wife the fateful events of 27 years ago and how he came into contact with wayne kennedy the man who he supposedly killed br br from here the story is told in flashback fashion and the more you learn about wayne and coyote and how they came to meet and what happened when they did the more interested you get br br the acting isn't anything to crow about although the guy who plays wayne kennedy is pretty creepy enough the real strong point of the movie is that mystery of what actually happened on the mountain the wife spends the movie running around digging up clues to the mystery and each time something new comes up we are treated with another flashback revealing more of the mystery it's actually pretty well br br so as far as lifetime tv movie's go this little flick comes highly recommended br br enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518113732337952 Review: i usually have a difficult time watching a tv movie the extra long commercial breaks will break my concentration and i give up and find a good book this one however made me put up with the adds and stay with it to the end i realize the movie was based on a true story but it was not brought out why it took so long to find denny they had his name and i would presume his social security number while he did move around a lot it would seem he would be found as soon as his number was entered for a job etc the actors seemed a bit old for the part and a buried metal object when dug up had no these were only technical glitches and did not take from the file for a lifetime movie it was better than most Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3464495837688446 Review: this movie is sort of similar to better off dead as it has some of the same stars this one though isn't quite as good granted it is rather funny and enjoyable there is something about better that i like well better this one has these guys going to to spend there summer vacation while there they meet this girl who's trying to save here house from this guy who wants to turn it into a restaurant this guy really doesn't seem to like cause in one scene he sticks it into boiling water and puts in a so he can hear it scream the main character is torn between this girl and the girl of the son of the guy who wants to make the restaurant somehow or another this leads to a big boat race showdown kind of like in summer rental though it works a bit better here and fits into the plot a little better though what is the deal with boat races at this time was there some weird fascination with them for the most part this movie delivers laughs at a good clip but better off dead was still better cause it was the first and the jokes worked better Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4761515259742737 Review: i adore this film as much as any one adores viewing whatever it was they saw when they were young it was one of those films that home box office showed every other day throughout my youth this film is forever in my brain for someone who didn't grow up around this film you may have become spoiled by the add cycle we've been in since the mid 90's and may find it more difficult to appreciate this gem cool this is as my was up on better off dead before i saw this of which i raped loved and no one no one can deny the embrace of awkward teenage humor in american cinema in the 80's this gave birth to everything we have found tiresome in teen comedies because with all the overuse of slow mo the current soundtrack the new tech i wonder if cinema will go back to these roots this is the teen comedy yes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9124375581741333 Review: one crazy summer is the funniest not necessarily the best movie i have ever seen br br just when one crazy scene is done another emerges it never lets you rest just one thing after another the soundtrack is great the songs are the right ones for the scenes br br it is also a clean movie little that is dirty in it br br of course it has the story of the guys you wouldn't trust with your lunch money taking up a challenge and winning over people with more resources who'd want to see it if they failed there is a serious side in that parents and children do not live up to each others' dreams one should always have an open mind and weigh all the options this applies both to parents and children in one crazy summer the parents are wrong this is not always the case Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610143899917603 Review: i saw this movie for the first time in 1988 when it was on hbo and i loved it it was so hilarious i have seen it too many times to count i love the brothers and the pitiful ugly dog my favorite quote form the movie is it's so ugly it should be put to sleep i also loved it when the little sister slaps the girls on the back and their faces stick that way i love john cusack and demi moore in this movie too they were great this movie brings back memories of my college days when i first saw it i rented the movie countless times and watched it over and over my college roommate and i just couldn't get enough of it who couldn't love this crazy movie i want to buy a copy on dvd does anyone know where i can get it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9453549385070801 Review: this is classic 80's humor if you were a teen in the 80's this was a summer hit to go see it was a early look at those now super stars this and better off dead just are fun and silly movies to sit back and enjoy everyone can admit they had a crazy summer when they were a teenager even crazy family and friends like these characters to be introduced to some of these characters was so much fun the uncle who is crazy sitting every waking moment at a radio waiting to win a million dollars the grandmother who only likes the granddaughter and handed a bill to the kids after dinner the twin brothers who look nothing alike and to meet was so much fun this may not of won an award but it is just a fun movie to get lost in one afternoon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9434579014778137 Review: absolutely amazing humor up beat music and an anti war message make this probably the best movie i have ever seen br br first of all i love how clever this movie is particularly in the vietnam part of the plot it's interesting how they make the army officials the draft look ridiculous follow that with the serious situation of the actual war and then the conclusion which leaves me seething with anger at the war and yet there is absolutely no violence on the screen wow br br also the music is really cool but what is very unique in this musical as opposed to or wizard of oz for example is that the lyrics don't tell the story the mood does along with the visuals and between songs dialog donna is an upbeat song which emphasizes the happy mood whereas flesh failures has a driving intense beat in a minor key br br also i notice the lsd scene is not very flattering now i'm definitely not going to do drugs not that i ever intended to br br all things considered this is an amazing movie the only negative comment i could say is that it's sometimes hard to hear the dialog but who cares 10 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843148589134216 Review: this is the follow up creation to better off dead in a competition better off dead would win hands down but for star power one crazy summer savage steve's better script problems with one crazy summer casting better off dead bod was cast so much better friendship shows cusack giving hateful looks to bill murray's little trouble on the set more outrageous friends in but more genuine friends in bod plot was good you'll predict some of it but even the predictable parts go further than you think they could so even though this is better off ugly it's worth a look see demi moore before the plastic surgery if for no other reason john cusack fans you gotta see it just to say you have if you don't like bobcat i'm sorry i don't like him either but you can't escape him in this one at least he does a great job in the film doing a tribute to another movie monster editing needed help on the beach but for most part not much to complain about overall it's good and funny but try not to compare it to bod or you'll find it lacking sigh Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.34102827310562134 Review: i seem to notice that a lot of people have never seen this movie and those that have usually dismiss it as garbage that's pretty bad really br br the first time i saw this movie i admittedly was almost one of those people thank god i'm patient otherwise i would have never found such a classic br br as goofy as this movie is it's also a must have for anyone who is either a fan of 80's movies or just happens to have a sense of humor br br i know that there are a lot of people out there that will tell you that this movie is sort of derivative of better off dead so what if it is they were both excellent movies br br i can honestly say that savage steve holland is a genius 10 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.867557942867279 Review: this is from much of the same creative team behind better off dead but is not quite as good as that amazing teen comedy its a lot of fun but its all over the place and just not quite as funny curtis armstrong is used to less effect he was incredibly funny in better off dead bobcat is hilarious cusack is good demi moore is demi moore only with better hair here overall its fun and as a person from cape cod it catches the feeling of an 80s cape cod summer very effectively for some reason this film feels more mainstream than better off dead there isn't quite as much left field absurdity going on here again if you are a fan of john cusack and savage steve holland its definitely recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9059240221977234 Review: i really love anything done by savage steve holland the writer director of this great movie also see better off dead and how i got into college wonderful anyway this movie is really humorous and delivers some unexpected things where else but in this movie can you see demi moore as a talented singer and bobcat as a twin i recommend this to anybody looking for some old fashioned slapstick comedy george with the turtle raft not to mention some really well written sarcasm the christmas tree on the roof of the car this movie constantly throws you unexpected things even after you've seen it 100 times like i have enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9138818979263306 Review: 80's comedies especially ones with john are awesome almost all are and instant classics and this film is no exception plenty of nods to other films i e godzilla and jaws through out the movie that are so you'll be laughing for hours some may complain that the movie is a little corny at times but hey it was the 80's and things were always a little cheesy throw in a young demi moore and an even louder bob cat and you have a on your fans if you haven't seen this you better soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9093133807182312 Review: one crazy summer is a fun and quirky look at love through the eyes of hoops what could have been hokey and dull is one of the and most energetic comedies ever savage steve holland with john cusack to make the ultimate summer movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683552980422974 Review: if i ever write movies or make them i would want one of them to be like this one i enjoy the goof ball sense of humor and jokes contained within this movie does stupid things without looking like it the names of the places and characters are priceless generic new york high school squid george's sister etc genius i've seen this movie so many times because it was a cable tv staple while i was growing up of course i didn't get all of the jokes back than but it was still funny this movie is a time less classic Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5885854363441467 Review: john cusack stars as hoops in this silly little movie that has to be one of the best of the eighties teen comedies believe it or not demi moore is his co star if you love the eighties grew up around that time or are an angst ridden teenage artist get ready to laugh wait until you see the cartoons what a riot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9342217445373535 Review: ok so there's always people out there that seem to make it a point not to like movies because they're good but instead choose to like movies based on how depressing or boring they can be or whether they're from a foreign country all that aside one crazy summer is the perfect example of what a great american teen comedy should be the jokes are a good mix of slapstick a la bobcat surreal bobcat under the inspired direction of steve holland and dry john cusack one of the most dry and funny actors in american cinema and there is no character in this movie who does not deliver at least one funny line ok except demi moore br br yes it's immature yes it's screw ball yes bobcat dresses up like godzilla and a scale model of a restaurant it's also funny as hell watch it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5604424476623535 Review: what can i say about this movie except that it is great fun br br john cusack plays hoops a recent high school graduate who has two choices learn to take up the family business of street sweeping or spend the summer at with his pal george played hilariously by joel murray and his zany friends br br when i say zany believe me it can't get much than the brothers egg bobcat and clay tom and raymond curtis armstrong throw in a little girl named squid and her weirdo mutt and a great performance by demi moore and you have the makings of a split your sides laughing movie br br the laughs flow freely in this movie and the story line though the typical good versus bad and good conquers is great with the twist of a as the showdown br br i would recommend this movie for anyone who likes loads of laughs and a feel good time if you like to thoroughly enjoy your movies then you can't miss one crazy summer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814261794090271 Review: milos original hair was the perfect movie that actually revealed how life was changing in those years not only in the usa but especially in this country one of the plots in the film was to be used in other films to come after hair for example in american etc it was an original story with a touch of generational sadness in it the characters in the film were like lonely cells in a body that was changing all over overall a very good film perhaps a little underrated though annie role was minor but she acted very well it was the film that practically launched john savage as an actor one of the members of the chicago played his role well even though it was a minor role Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748818874359131 Review: it's a simple fact that there are many of us from the 80's generation who grew up loving those loopy john cusack comedies made by savage steve holland and while i prefer there other more bizarre out there flick better off dead it's hard for me to dislike one crazy summer a movie i grew up loving wholeheartedly as a kid into my teens was a follow up to better off dead returning cusack and curtis armstrong from that film br br cusack is hoops following graduation pal joel murray george to for the summer to each some fun on the beach hoops finds himself embroiled in a feud with a blonde buff punk named teddy whose lecherous father has designs on over homes of a neighborhood to build a giant one of the homes needing it's mortgage belongs to demi moore cassandra there's a race which might be their only hope of saving home he had recently passed but it has been won by teddy over the past many years and hoops is deathly afraid of boats over water but with the help and motivation of newfound friends such as bobcat and tom as auto mechanic twin brothers george and budding love interest cassandra perhaps hoops can come to terms with his fears and win the race to save the neighborhood armstrong has a supporting part as the son of a kooky manic weapons salesman general raymond joe in an inspired bit of casting who uses the training from his father to assist hoops and company in their goals to win the race br br memorable scenes include bobcat getting stuck in a godzilla suit running rampant across an entire model of mark barely recognizable as rather unhinged pops 's hoops being chased by deranged cub scouts wishing to perform first aid george a victim of toxic bruce wagner's nutty uncle increasing insanity every time he tries to better his chances to win 1 million dollars from a radio show and the wonderful billie bird as george's grandma who actually bills the group after a meal jeremy as you guessed it a brutish jerk who associates with teddy and causes trouble for hoops and his posse the yummy kimberly foster as cookie girl who attempts to make out with hoops while he attends a with his father and the one and only william as old man who will not reward his son and grandson an inheritance if they lose the sail boat race demi moore is cute but this is cusack's vehicle though bobcat and steal most of the scenes their in again some delightful animation from holland are sprinkled throughout the movie hoops is an artist appropriately if you like his movies i highly recommend the underrated how i got into college Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607157707214355 Review: affable aspiring hoops a wonderfully engaging performance by john cusack and his best buddy george the deliciously deadpan joel murray go to for the summer following graduation from high school hoops george and several newfound pals come to the aid of cassandra demi moore at her most charming a singer who's family house is being threatened with demolition by the greedy clan writer director savage steve holland offers an often hilariously wacky and nonstop barrage of admittedly broad and dumb but still very funny jokes the constant madcap lunacy has a real giddy good natured and inane vitality to it that's impossible to either dislike or resist moreover the lively and enthusiastic acting from a fine game cast adds immensely to the zany bobcat as the egg tom as his goofy brother clay curtis armstrong as the sweet raymond mark as evil rich jerk matt as the mean teddy kimberly foster as the fetching cookie joe as the gung ho general raymond william as cranky old man jeremy as smug bully ty and john as hulking biker stan slick cinematography the hip soundtrack cool rockin' score and the funky animation are all uniformly excellent single funniest scene egg in a godzilla suit terrorizing a posh dinner party an absolute hoot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9263399839401245 Review: thus starts one crazy summer the evil twin of better off dead how can any movie be bad when the opening lines are sung by david lee roth br br this movie is a total blast pairing again john cusack with curtis armstrong but this time adding bobcat to the mix has great funny results hyperactive bobcat grates the nerve of everyone around curtis is the son of a deranged military with pacifist tendencies and demi moore with natural breasts wow as the love interest of once again depressed cusack br br the story is well simple enough the laughs are there but both savage steve holland films have a certain quality to them they are funny but they are also sweet the scene where curtis finds a blown up doll in the target practice beach and begins about how a little girl won't be able to sleep was dumb funny and touching the animation used throughout is quite surreal the boat is hysterical complete with u sail and doll overall a fun film though not as good as better off dead Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9276710152626038 Review: in the eighties savage steve holland put out three movies two of which are classics of what seems to be a very small genre absurdist teen comedies the third how i got into college does not measure up to better off dead and this one mainly because of it's lack of john cusack and curtis armstrong except for a tiny cameo br br one crazy summer is an underrated movie with lots of great characterizations and gags as i recall savage steve's movies were as being brain dead at the time and after three movies he into children's tv we could use more movies from the likes of him Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9039846658706665 Review: when one thinks of soviet cinema the propaganda masterpieces of eisenstein or the somber of tarkovsky generally come to mind they're great films sure but generally not the most entertaining material out there however the countries within the iron curtain apparently enjoyed their escapist musicals just as much as the states had in fact from the 1930s up until the 70s forty of these song and dance were released to much adoration by the public however they are completely unheard of in the west so this documentary attempts to that situation it does a terrific job of both showcasing these films and putting them into the proper cultural context despite the fact i've never been a fan of musicals i found this documentary to be completely compelling from beginning to end it goes to prove that no matter how many films you manage to see in your lifetime you're only the surface of whats out there br br as for the film clips themselves they're very entertaining while some of the musicals are blatant propaganda showing workers singing of how much they love working under the regime some of the films particularly the later ones look quite accomplished from a production standpoint plus they are all extremely campy because of how alien they are to my western eyes there's a few similarities between them and the american musicals i'm used to but the presence of strict government of a message gives them a surreal edge they certainly don't resemble the musicals made in the west this documentary is both one of the most bizarre and entertaining films i've seen in recent memory and its an absolute must see for any film buff 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9945024251937866 Review: east side story entertains and informs about an unknown part of cold war history what is the purpose of any documentary to inform the reader through commentary and footage this one succeeds at both you will never find many movies whose clips you get to see in here because some of them have been destroyed and some are br br you get to see and her music from musicals made in east germany russia and other countries under soviet control it shows you that the people who made these movies and the people who watched them all look for same things a would look for which are pretty women and men singing and dancing on the streets with smiles and hopefully white teeth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518738389015198 Review: i wonder if i could take sitting through a whole musical comedy from russia or east germany or other countries that for decades put out almost always film anti fascist films anti war films as this documentary points out that just reflected the dark grueling times under stalin and life behind the iron curtain it's fascinating then to see the other side of the coin the sorts of clowns and rebels with music at their side to try and please the masses more often than not stuck in the socialist walk of life one film actually seemed rather impressive called jolly fellows by the pioneer of the very small group of musical filmmakers from the clip s i saw of that film i'd wager that it was one of the only works to actually step out of itself and go into just wild manic make you laugh kind of mode but as this film shows if you were a filmmaker looking to entertain it better be with a br br through interviews some occasional quasi of russia germany sort of motion picture association at the censorship table and clips one gets the full picture of what it was like both behind the scenes and on the screen to just make sheer entertainment for the masses some of the films well most of them as apparently only 14 screened over 40 years in the countries mentioned made a good chunk of change but for what purpose really one also gets drawn into the culture of it all how it differs greatly from the american way of it works make em while they're attitude but at the same time perhaps out of this repression some interesting funny and from what i saw up beat films were made they might've been fairly typical of what was asked to be shown to the masses under fond but demanding terms like life with it gets to be even a story though as we get shown what it was like in the 60's the last wave of musical comedies as rock and roll and pop tunes finally hit their br br in short some good stuff but only if interested really i was shown the film in a class on documentary films and half the class fell asleep so be warned on the one hand though on the other if looking for it it can make for a really rewarding trip into european film history Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7089232206344604 Review: east side story is a documentary of musical comedy in russia and later in the eastern european satellite comedies with many clips from the films and commentary from the survivors although some of the films look bad the bright road being a notable exception the films from the sixties actually look pretty good my wife wants to sing the white mouse and midnight revue look particularly entertaining the producers had to contend with the censors who had the power to decide what was politically correct which led to some confusion humorous in retrospect since the people whom the censors were trying to appease were the very people who supported making the films to begin with since musical comedies were fairly rare behind the iron curtain there were only something like forty made in forty years they had a effect upon their audiences who made major hits of some of the films br br i notice that the sound for the sixties films was much better the directors often had to make do with equipment and power regulations they had to film in seven minute takes or less and dangerous br br i also notice that west side story seems to have had a strong influence on hot summer the later films may not measure up to singin' in the rain but they certainly look like they beat the hell out of bye bye Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9572947025299072 Review: when i went to see this documentary on communist musicals i was expecting something totally demented along the lines of a communist cop rock some scenes did deliver including a rousing clip from a soviet film called drivers br br you'd think that given the task of making correct musicals that sing dance and the party line face odds and yet one of the surprises of east side story is that some of the films presented actually looked promising one was a mid 1950s east german effort called my wife wants to sing in which as the title implies an unhappy seeks to launch a singing career over the objections of her traditionally minded husband br br another genuinely interesting looking movie also from east germany was called midnight revue in this film within a film the producers spoof their own creative plight with the story of a group of filmmakers under party orders to make a musical the on screen filmmakers themselves get to do a musical number about avoiding too hot subjects very reminiscent in tone of the 1957 movie silk br br the documentary is marred by somewhat insipid narration but it's still a lot of fun to watch look for the closing dedication to the person who made it all possible Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6016194820404053 Review: scary in places though the effects did leave something to be desired unless you have bad or are afraid of the dark however most of the acting was convincing and most of the effects were well done i thought the creature looked a bit too much like a man in a gorilla suit for my liking it reminded me of the original pink panther film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.12666073441505432 Review: i watched it because my friend said we could try it when my father asked if we'd watch it i didn't want to because it was such an old film how could that be good i finally did watch with that friend and my father my friend and i loved the film the songs are great the actors were cool and we were crazy about it i guess this shows even though it's from dad's time that doesn't mean it can't be a good film i bought the film not so long after seeing it on tv i put it on a lot and sang along with the songs i even watched it with my classmates on my birthday party it's a nice good and sometimes funny film br br if you don't try you can't say it's bad even if you think no i'm not going to watch a film from dad's time try the first part of the film you can always stop watching if you don't like it i really recommend it it's great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766709208488464 Review: i can't believe people are giving bad reviews about this movie i wonder why maybe because of the book i have to admit it really doesn't follow the book for sure the book by dean koontz is much better but the movie is also good as well it has the suspense the acting are good especially michael ironside whom have given a superb acting in this movie br br come one give this movie a chance there are still lot more worse movie than this like sum of all fears the da vinci code this are some of the worse movie i have seen really boring if compared to watchers which really have great elements in the movie this movie contains great suspense and non stop action i'm looking for this movie but it is really hard to be found on dvd br br by da way i really recommended this movie to everybody watch it you will never regret br br 10 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6877728700637817 Review: bears about as much resemblance to dean novel as jessica simpson does to a rocket scientist if you've read the book i suggest you put it as far out of your mind as possible before watching the movie br br watchers is your typical boy meets dog dog turns out to be super intelligent government lab experiment dog and boy are pursued by super intelligent and emotionally disturbed monster created by same lab and oh yeah did i mention the shady government agents pursuing the monster pursuing the dog movie br br corey haim is the boy barbara williams is his mother michael ironside is one of the evil government guys and sandy the dog is well the dog named here einstein in the book br br the monster effects are ridiculously cheesy much of the dialogue is laughable the script rarely makes sense or is believable a good example is character's acceptance of the dog's intelligence as if every fido off the street can type messages on a computer keyboard or once for yes and twice for no hmm it's gotta be the puppy chow right performance is enthusiastic but shaky as he carries off the stupid dialogue with the least amount of skill ironside has been the highlight of many a bad movie and this is no exception he easily gives the best performance of the movie although i'm compelled to add that the dog who's a pretty darn good actor himself comes in a close second br br all in all an atrociously dumb movie and yet and yet i watched it three times within a week and yet i can't help liking it hey what can i say i have a taste for junk and michael ironside not that i've ever actually tasted michael ironside i'm sure there are laws against that but any movie that can make me laugh that hard yes even unintentionally can't be all bad chalk it up to a guilty pleasure a yes i know it's insultingly stupid but i like it anyway movie br br it's tough for me to rate this on a normal scale i'm forced to give it a d but on my own personal cheese scale it gets bumped up to an a br br yeah i know i'm weird like that Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13592542707920074 Review: i love dogs and the most interesting character in this movie is a golden he is smarter better looking and more interesting than any of the human characters like many other i have not read the book but i doubt that having done so would change my opinion of the movie it is predictable from the first five minutes on no surprises mad scientists create a monster that gets loose and a teen age boy and his wonder dog to destroy it all in all the movie is a dog but as i said i love dogs and will therefore give this movie a 7 10 rating watch it if it comes on tv rent it if you are bored and nothing else catches your eye but don't buy it unless it is on special Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1043279618024826 Review: watchers is a fun movie if it's not taken too seriously the novel written by dean r koontz is obviously a lot better but the movie itself is entertaining in it's own way the film has a lot of changes for the novel watchers the one difference is the main character travis in the book he was an adult and an retired delta force soldier while in the film he's a teenager watchers has it's good points the film does have some gory scenes in parts i'm a fan of micheal ironside and it was cool to see him in this film he always does a great performance in all his films the costume looks kind of cheesy but the camera never really shows the creature fully until near the end of the film the dog was impressive since it was well trained br br the film sees two genetic experiments escaping from a lab a dog and a monster both experiments are linked since the two animals are part of a military project were the dog would infiltrate an enemy base then the creature would attack and eliminate them the dog finds a teenager named travis who takes him home and discovers that he's intelligent and so he names the dog einstein meanwhile the is roaming around killing people and out their eyes two government agents are sent to find the two experiments before this incident gets out of hand soon travis learns that his not safe as the is drawn to the dog and will stop at nothing to kill him and anyone in it's way so travis and his mom go to rescue his girlfriend who's being held at the hospital by the two agents they then hideout in the woods while the government agents and the are not far behind br br watchers is not a great adaptation of dean r koontz novel but it is a 80's horror flick some fans of the book may not want to watch this since it's not faithful to the book but fans of cheesy 80's horror movies may want to check this out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8862656354904175 Review: i would consider myself a fan of dean koontz having read a number of his novels and liked them all but unfortunately i never got around to reading watchers so i'm left with no choice but to rate this film on it's own merits rather than comparing it to the book that i haven't read i went into this expecting something awful and while i didn't exactly get a brilliant horror film i am lead to believe that it's fans of the book that are rating it down because as a film in it's own right watchers is an entertaining and somewhat original little horror movie the plot obviously takes some influence from predator and begins with an explosion at a research lab it's not long before a rancher is killed by some strange beast and the boyfriend of the dead man's daughter has picked up an ultra intelligent runaway dog a secret government agency is soon on the case as the murders continue the boy continues to be fascinated by the dog's intelligence but it somehow ties in with the murders and the agency is soon on his tail too br br the script for this film was originally written by paul who later it i don't know why – the writing here is nowhere near as ridiculous as his 2004 hit crash anyway the main reason this film works is undoubtedly the dog who aside from being rather cute is also the best actor in the film corey haim hot off the success of the lost boys is the human lead and actually has a rather good chemistry with the dog although it is a little bit ridiculous seeing him talk to it most of the way through the film the plot is rather convoluted and as such the film is more than a little bit messy but the ridiculousness of it all pulls it through during the more awkward moments michael ironside also appears in the film and does well as the 'bad side of the government agents the monster is of course one of the most interesting things about the film and the way it goes around killing people is always entertaining and gory although unfortunately we don't get to see a lot of it and when we finally do it's rather disappointing obviously the filmmakers had seen bigfoot and the still this is the sort of film that can be easily enjoyed despite the numerous problems and i'd recommend to any viewer of eighties horror Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599542021751404 Review: when a saboteur blows up a controversial government research lab two experimental animals are in a small community in washington state one is a dog with unusual intelligence the other is an outside experimental combat or because of reasons further into the film the hates the dog and so is trying to kill it watchers concerns the accidental involvement of travis cornell corey haim his mom nora barbara williams and his girlfriend tracey with the dog and as two national security organization agents johnson michael ironside and cliff blu track them down br br many comments are made about watchers being very different than the dean koontz book that serves as the launching pad for the film this is true but it should not affect your rating if you want the book read the book judge the film on its own merits not how closely it matches the book bill freed and damian lee who wrote the screenplay are just as much artists as koontz is that's not a quality comparison just a statement that they're all artists so is director jon hess their job as filmmakers isn't to follow the book as if it were a script they're adapting the book as artists to make a unique artwork it's based on the book not identical to it you have to your preconceptions expectations when you watch the film because you're going to be experiencing an artwork that you are not already familiar with even if you've read novel br br so is watchers a good film it's pretty good not excellent good enough to earn a b or an 8 hess begins things on the right foot with one of the most beautifully filmed explosions i've seen in awhile unfortunately he trips a bit immediately afterward as we listen to some very thick exposition after that scene watchers threatens to become a clichéd 1980s film as we first meet travis and tracey br br towards cliché is a tendency continually threatened but it is only a more often than not hess is able to transcend well territory with a number of interesting twists both travis and tracey are from single parent homes with their genders flipped both have unique mature relationships with their parents although this is a horror film a major focus is a cute intelligent canine and it often feels as much like an adventure film as it does horror a thriller or sci fi which are all genres it touches upon hess introduces a large cast of characters some not entering until late in the game yet the film is never confusing and no characters feel as if they are left in the dust all of the threads are nicely tied up in the end the structure is also complex in that there are two major villains the second becoming less obviously ill intentioned as the film progresses until a twist accompanied by brutal violence makes one antagonist clearer soon after hess gives us a nice moment of doubt with the other antagonist br br the biggest flaw in my eyes is a dreaded common one with horror films since at least the 1980s the attack scenes are shot too darkly too close too out of focus and they're edited too it makes it extremely difficult to tell what's going on which saps most of the tension from scenes that should be a highlight surely part of motivation for the style and this is the typical justification for this problem was worry that the creature would come across as humorous and or fake rather than frightening and suspenseful in my view presenting the audience with a dizzying blur isn't a satisfactory solution we only get to see the creature costume makeup clearly towards the end of the film it was well done enough that better shot and edited attack scenes would have brought the film up to at least a 9 br br regardless of the degree of between the novel and the film watchers presents a gripping story using smart alluring characters it is frequently a nail and the horror scenes are more than you might expect if not exactly gory although there is a fair amount of blood in a couple scenes watchers tends to be underrated because of about the role of film when it comes to adapting literature don't pass it up or dismiss it based on a misconception Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8970739841461182 Review: if you want to have a great time then this is the movie to watch br br take the premise there is this college which admits people with minimum of b com m com ma b e m tech and so you have to take into account the time consumed and thus it is obvious that all students are 40 also the school admits students of a and has a course of p hd in weight loss and the only student who failed this course is only she was a snake in the past life still not convinced ok read on br br here's a scene akshay kumar a college student is chased by and he takes out a and shoots him then throws grenades then one of the grenades hits akshay but doesn't die and continues to fight the snake plunges a half foot dagger into akshay and on it but akshay is still there then akshay gets on a jet ski and follows they fight and akshay underwater and finally akshay is dead so we think as soon as is out of the picture akshay swims away to raj principal of this college boxing ka professor mumbling priest br br but no one i repeat no one takes the cake but a certain mr you watch to learn more Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1408645212650299 Review: this movie is without a doubt the best i have seen in my entire life the stellar star cast is only an added bonus over the amazing special effects and profound story and sublime choreography the movie is about an ancient love affair that down into the modern world two lovers in heaven the wrath of a great sage and are cursed subsequently the woman is born again on earth while she is in college she is raped and commits suicide the rest of the movie basically focuses on the hunting down of the people who were associated with the rape by her lover who possesses superhuman strength and the mastery of several languages delivers a very mature and deep performance in this film and all the other actors do almost as well te action scenes with akshay kumar are mind blowing and must not be missed you simply have to watch this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9480855464935303 Review: all the people who voted a meager 1 on this movie this is all i have to say you guys have not matured enough to enjoy cinema of this kind it takes a certain amount of dedication to reach that level of appreciation and that is the segment of people this movie was aimed at not you average movie goers by any chance back to the movie this one was a gem all right and definitely an inclusion in the bollywood hall of fame i'd give it an all time rank of no 2 surpassed only by legendary this movie had an impeccable story line and created a beautiful blend between a fantasy and sci fi labyrinth would have in fact been ashamed of the balance created between the parallel stories and now do i really need to mention the stellar cast and even stellar er that is a word from now performances from them a special mention goes to mr for the best debut ever in any movie on this earth every actor in this movie had been very carefully chosen and the role were tailor made for them and for their age too i must add still looks like she's 18 and wow man with that figure i would have raped her too are you wondering where did this rape thing come in suddenly yes a rape is what the premises of this movie is based on and that is so not like your average bollywood type movies if you are an atheist or an by any chance this movie is again a must for you because this movie can heal your faith i don't think it'd even be going too far saying that this movie can cure cancer only the people who need it the most fail to appreciate its power charm and undying beauty so unfortunate br br only flaw in this movie in your dreams baby this was flawless br br only minor complain the director failed to star da as well br br i won't ruin it for you any further just go and watch it today and if you like it here are some more recommendation from me the old ramsay brothers horror movies the tiger and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9466259479522705 Review: this movie deserves the 10 i'm giving it br br but it's not the 10 that you'd give to movies like 'the or or this is the kind of 10 you give to a movie which just makes you laugh over and over again it's the most horribly written and directed movie yet it doesn't fail to entertain it has the most amateur effects yet you enjoy every moment i saw this movie today on tv and i didn't want to move away read the following dialogue to know why br br whole college is standing around who has just a rape attempt and the guys who attempted the rape are asking for forgiveness br br bad guy 1 please forgive us br br bad guy 2 yes we won't do it again br br no response from br br akshay come on forgive them br br i don't know br br akshay you are a beautiful woman and even dead men can get aroused by you and these are living young males don't blame them br br yeah br br to what if they tried to rape your girlfriend br br i'd break their hands legs and kill them but anyways just forgive them br br akshay yeah if you don't forgive them then it will be as though you are too arrogant about your beauty br br now that is a true masterpiece of a dialogue this movie never fails to entertain mainly because there are so many goofs and unrealistic situations the bad guy can do basically anything he can blow a from his mouth or he can get a motorcycle from his and just as easily make it disappear again br br every actor takes turns to speak one line from akshay then from then from then then it's the main rule followed by the director so that equal screen time is given to each guy and then there's the all powerful which can cause even a speeding car to go right through you without you being harmed all these things make it an enjoyable movie and i can watch it over and over again i think this movie can go into the comedy hall of fame if there is one br br the only problem is that it wasn't trying to be funny Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16961383819580078 Review: hair is one of my favorite movies of all times even not being part of my generation i already watched this movie 9 times and i can't get enough with the beautiful message of understanding passion beauty and love this movie is against the vietnam war and shows how people should be united independent of the color origins religions and classes i love the characters berger and and i think central park of the 70's one of the most beautiful places i already saw in my life br br by the way i still have this music in my mind br br when the moon is in the seventh house and jupiter with mars then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars br br this is the of the age of the age of br br harmony and understanding sympathy and trust no more or decisions golden living dreams of visions mystic crystal revelation and the mind's true liberation br br ps i am surprised to see that the director of this movie is the same director of amadeus i just love both movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627882242202759 Review: i caught on the run at the screening room in new york and was immediately seduced by its true independent spirit starring michael imperioli and john from the sopranos cast on the run sets us up in a 24 hour wild ride in the city that never sleeps as we follow the of an introspective sales agent who is suddenly dragged by his long gone school companion just out of jail in fact he has escaped from it and is on the run looking for some action and a glimpse of life amidst the great metropolis powered by great performances this movie gives us back the old feeling of 70's pics with both characters themselves as they across town bumping into wild events and locals an to a certain side of new york that seems to be disappearing on the run displays great sensitivity and humour i predict it to be a cult classic that urges to be discovered future viewers should definitely surrender to this trip Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834738373756409 Review: don't let the rating of 5 9 as of this writing on 12 8 02 fool you this is one excellent film br br i cannot fathom how this got such a rating considering being so solid at all levels the direction acting cinematography all good the story is interesting and original and my only inkling as far as understanding why the rating is such sits in the fact that it is probably the type of movie that people rating might not normally see br br i equate it to playing modern rock for an 80 year old you might be young brought up on it and love it but he or she has not been and as a product of a different time and taste doesn't care for it br br if you like films and can handle movies based more on real people versus those comprised of mindless action enormous flashy budgets and mediocre talent give this one a try next time you see it on br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8423338532447815 Review: just watched this movie over the weekend and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed it the 2 american actors are excellent as usual michael imperioli and john it is obvious that the director was influenced by 2 great films of the past directed by italians primarily he was influenced by dino and his film il it is the story of 2 young men who meet by chance and become friends one is and the other is they enjoy the whole day together and by the end of the day the shy one learns that there is more to life than his usual routine monotony the same thing happens to albert de unfortunately il has a very similar ending and this apparently influenced the director of on the run because he uses the same technique but with a twist i had expected something but was surprised to see that it turned out to be the opposite if you watch both movies you will understand the other film that influenced the director is after hours directed by the great italian american scorsese i highly recommend all 3 movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9280993938446045 Review: i went to see this film because de was in it had a fairly small part so it was good that i liked the film on it's own in fact i liked it a lot br br the film centers around two characters albert and louie albert is a shy sort and louie well louie is not the story revolves around request to albert to let him come over to place for just a little while louie has just gotten out of prison br br albert and louie have known each other since childhood and of course they do something together there is trouble and it's albert who always takes the fall br br the action of the film is based on the adventures that ensue from visit on the run is a chronicle of mad cap zany situations however bruno de and scriptwriter joseph minion after hours don't always take you where you expect to go there are twists and turns that add depth to this film of course there is plenty of outright comedy but there is much subtle humor here as well br br there are some downright good performances here as well albert is played delightfully by michael imperioli he's getting fairly well days from the hbo series the sopranos br br louie is played by john who his character with a lovable child like quality no matter what he does you just gotta love louie br br both these actors are excellent in their individual characters with imperioli you'll want to hug him and bring him home to mom well you won't know whether you should slap him or bring him home and not to mom p br br there are other stand out performances as well the character of rita is played by deniro yes daughter the audience adored her in talking with the others who saw the film it was fun to discuss whether it was albert or louie who was their favorite of those two but everyone loved rita br br is this film perfect no i can't say that it is there were many times i wished the director had had a bigger budget to work with there were some scenes that cried out for more budgetary freedom give this guy a decent budget to work with and i believe you are going to see a film that will make you stand up and notice br br the ending sequence was a bit of a victim of budget yet budget or no budget the ending screen shot in my opinion brought together the talent of actor and director into a memorable emotionally effective scene br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709727168083191 Review: this b w film reached the movie house of my village about 18 months after its release in those days much of our full length comedy fare hailed from denmark anyone so this movie struck like a it had me weeping with helpless as we'd now put it ok so some of the sight gags were in fact recycled vaudeville but how was this boy with cheeks of to know that at the time in any case my favorite scenes had jerry's unique brand of frantic like that hawaii boxing match br br seeing sailor beware again fifty years later i still loudly at the goings on granted without the nostalgia component it would probably be just another fair to comedy but then another movie that once had me in stitches even more helplessly the spike jones outing fireman save my child now seems dated and stilted apart from some too short orchestra bits and weaver scenes must be some special ingredient that makes martin lewis product stay longer to me this one at least rates eight out of ten Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8179398775100708 Review: this is not especially well written the songs are not memorable the cast however a lot out of this martin and lewis in the navy situation they both look great as young sailors they are believable the scenes on the submarine show how cramped it must have been on those underwater missions in the 1950s and before br br lots of sailors in many scenes hundreds perhaps in a big outdoor exercise field and again in a boxing arena br br you will see james dean in his scene he does stand out even though he is an extra here in a scene where jerry walks across a busy street we see some of his almost accident comedy which he would bring into play years later in the patsy br br dean giving jerry boxing instructions is a good comedy skit to watch for jerry in the boxing ring shows his high energy that was his trademark in the late '40s and early '50s dean and jerry dancing is a bit of a treat not great but better than most non dancing movies br br worth seeing if you don't mind black and white good ending br br tom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712526202201843 Review: one has to take martin lewis like a dash of salt pepper why does martin put up with lewis then again why do all the women in this movie like jerry because he is innocently likeable martin sings a few good songs lip at least once and jerry manages to kiss more girls than in all his other movies combined i generally find that i can take just so much of jerry's antics before they become aggravating but in this film watch when jerry gets stuck outside on a navy submarine excellent buster keaton should have been proud i give the film a 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8136153221130371 Review: i liked this movie br br no one i know likes it but i do br br i didn't like it as much as the first one but it was still good the script and plot may not have changed at all but the story was better than caddyshack 1 br br the only reason i didn't like caddyshack 2 is br br no rodney dangerfield br br i think the movie would be better if rodney dangerfield had jackie mason's part although i did like jackie mason in the movie it would be alot better if they kept rodney dangerfield br br another flaw in the movie that i didn't hate as much was dan the movie was done 8 years after the first one bill murray carl could've quit his job as an assistant and joined the military you know if warner bros had thought of that it could've made the movie better also br br this was my comment for caddyshack ii br br i give it 8 2 out of 10 br br it could've been better but good nonetheless br br if you've seen caddyshack 1 and are debating on whether or not to see caddyshack 2 i say give it a try Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42362064123153687 Review: the only conceivable flaw of this film is it's title please stop comparing it to the first i did in my previous review only to separate it from the first if you haven't seen the movie and are curious totally forget about the first and invent a different name for this there is nothing alike and has a mood all its own this is a great of mid 80s comedy i seriously doubt such big names in this cast did the movie because they were broke or even wanted to remake the first anybody who ever wanted to give a kick to the snobbish aristocracy should love this little opus i maintain the only reason this is in the imdb bottom 100 is because of its title i usually hate movies like these i e adam sandler will farrell farrelly bros but this movie just keeps me laughing hysterically i dunno maybe it's like a bad relationship i can't get out of or just a ridiculous guilty pleasure either way this is the single most underrated movie of the 80s behind 'the stunt man ' br br robert stack we love you 2003 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37244418263435364 Review: amazing one of my favorite movies way down at the bottom guess i can take some pride in not liking what the general populace tends to go for jackie mason is hilarious in this movie and randy quaid i can never get enough of his strong arm tactics just like in moving he was also notable in national lampoon's christmas vacation love that guy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9099280834197998 Review: when i was younger i saw the end of hair on tv i just watched the last 5 minutes of the film and i was really impressed by it i got goose and i said to myself that i had to watch this film br br and i did and i've to say this film is amazing the songs are great the actors are very good and the message the message of this film is one of the most important ones make love no war this film is a real masterpiece meanwhile it's my favourite film br br the last song is one of the saddest and happiest i ever listened to i nearly could feel myself joining the crowd all i've got to say let the sun shine let the sun shine in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642382860183716 Review: i am in a vast minority here i also didn't much care for the original caddyshack aside from the chase murray duo scene and select rodney jokes okay break it down rodney vs jackie both jewish and have similar humor a bigger name and more distinct jackie has an incidental and more approach to his jokes and is more in this sequel jackie's attitude toward everything is memorable and in a way inspirational his quick lines and over confidence left me wishing i could express myself in such a way rodney was good but there wasn't enough of him and he was more 'in your and jackie in a rare film appearance makes a perfect sub for rodney come on a gun shaped hair really look at the little things br br stack vs knight both play snobby very well ted knight despite his wonderful tv film career kinda shows his age but he does pull off the snobbish demands of the part and we want to see him fall ted looks kinda weak and is pretty annoying playing his anger and frustration too slapstick while stack is more incidentally and vengeful you really hate him and enjoy see him constantly fail stack wins with me br br murray vs aykroyd well both had great vintage snl like scenes with the ever present and enjoyable chevy chase ty webb i did like the murray chase one better murray plays his great annoying character with obvious improv skill and is loveable yet annoying and the exact same can be said for aykroyd both get annoying after a while but it's a tie br br i really loved part 2 over the first they are 2 totally different films part one is more drug bathroom sex humor with a cast full of great names part 2 uses golf as a backdrop for a it to the type of comedy that makes one feel better about being working class 80s script yes a bit far fetched yes but wasn't the first an insult to the sport of golf yes it's a movie thin story yes it's a comedy with actual humor not with besides part 2 has a much better soundtrack please don't expect this to be a sequel to part one it is 98 its own movie and shouldn't even have the name in it that said i am a big fan of caddyshack 2 and it is a great of 80s fluff entertainment with quality humor viva jackie mason to all the lighten up it's a great comedy of its own randy quaid was wonderful jonathan silverman was wonderful heck everyone was all this chatting and now i feel like watching it i think i will Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786407351493835 Review: i have no idea why everyone hates this movie to call it garbage a travesty an sequel is just unfair i mean what else could they have made for a sequel then cause seriously i think it should have had a sequel rodney dangerfield says hey everyone were all going to get laid and then a little dancing and thats it thats the end of caddyshack even though the film rating on first one was r and the second one was pg it was still lots of fun br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9425410628318787 Review: like richard pryor mason never got the material he deserved whatever you know of him is probably wrong get past the accent and go see his stand up you'll be very surprised he's one of the best stand ups i've ever seen and i have seen a lot of stand up comedy from lenny bruce to eddie murphy to jerry seinfeld to chris rock jackie mason is definitely up there he's known for being a comic even howard stern said he is one of the top 3 funniest comedians ever br br the that mason is no dangerfield is ridiculous dangerfield is known for having been a huge mason fan career was going nowhere for a long time until he started following mason's shows that is when mason provided dangerfield with inspiration for his get no respect routine while i think dangerfield is great see them both do stand up and you'll see mason is the better comedian Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6865593791007996 Review: one of the most interesting things is that this 1988 film is highly touted as an in name sequel there's nothing wrong with that except this the return of chevy chase as ty webb this connects the viewer to this character from the original caddyshack in 1980 and makes fans thinking or wanting caddyshack ii to be similar to the first one br br there are rumors that rodney dangerfield was supposed to return he carried a big part of the first film so his return would have put caddyshack 2 over the top jackie mason is the rodney for this movie and does a decent job even though their comic are way different dan aykroyd was great but not in the film enough he should have been involved to the tune of how much screen time bill murray got in the first one robert stack airplane was good in the ted knight role we miss you ted danny should have been back so many others could have returned to show us what happened to their characters eight years later should not have the total makeover it did instead the characters involved rather than the club itself should have been the main focus like they were in the first one when you watch this film keep in mind that it isn't a major sequel and you may think it's another good or bad eighties comedy fans of the first should see it but don't be shocked when the comparisons between the original and part ii are so far apart Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20591118931770325 Review: everyone is entitled to an opinion the only critic who counts is yourself i think this is a great movie much better than the original br br in caddyshack rodney dangerfield is funny but obnoxious he was asked to do the sequel but things got in the way jackie mason shows the saying that less is more he is funny but a man with real family issues a more rounded person it's no drama but a movie that makes you feel actually in some points you feel sorry for jackie mason especially when his daughter walks out on him br br it has a good soundtrack and overall a good sorry a good end to the series br br in the tv show says that he cried in terms of the wife kate tanner played by anne also says he cried at caddyshack 2 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8762178421020508 Review: seriously if this had been the first shack movie it would have been passable as funny silly and goofy light satire commentary on the class system would make this an enjoyable late night rental br br however everyone wants to compare it to the first film and maybe that's not fair the first film is a cult classic what could possibly follow it up nothing so take this second film as a stand alone and it certainly has its moments br br jackie mason is amusing doing his best rodney wannabe impersonation is he as good as rodney no are his lines as good no but he is funny the rest of the cast falls in line as being decent but not outstanding you'll recognize faces amongst the cast and wonder how they got to where they are today br br the film is predictable but aren't most in this genre again it's not the best comedy you'll see but if you like run type fun you'll enjoy this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9401040077209473 Review: caddyshack 2 has a dreadful reputation due only to the fact that it is a sequel to a highly held classic people have criticised the film on a lot of grounds but they all ultimately hark back to the fact that this is not caddyshack br br i would begin by saying that we should just take caddyshack out of the equation and consider this film on its own merits but i think that would be unfair the movie does have a lot in common with its predecessor the class related themes of versus and the desire to fit in to a class above your own are as prevalent here as they were in the first movie the two things that are truly lacking here are bill murray and rodney dangerfield who are replaced with dan ackroyd and jackie mason respectively br br now i am not about to try and argue that ackroyd comes close to murray in the movie but jackie mason is an admirable successor to dangerfield he comes off as a cross between dangerfield and arnold but without biting too heavily on either i wouldn't say that he is anywhere close to being as funny as dangerfield is in caddyshack but there is a whole lot more point to his character and his dilemma in the film br br chevy chase only pops up and handful of times in the movie which is another common complaint maybe these particular didn't notice that he only popped up a few times in the first movie for my money his scenes here are a lot funnier if somewhat over directed br br while i'm on the subject it is really the over direction of this movie that brings it down it comes across as far more self conscious in its attempts to get a laugh many of the jokes are laboured and there's far too much of the who seems to have taken on a far more personality and a voice just in case we didn't grasp the idea that its meant to be funny br br characters are similarly hammered home particularly the smarmy kids jackie mason rarely misses a beat and is consistently likable and very funny but we didn't need the tango sequence at all the director is clearly not of the same school of thought as harold not to suggest that caddyshack was subtle but the jokes here are just a little and most of them are unnecessarily with a quirky music cue br br all things considered this is a fun goofy movie with something to say about class and identity that very few movies at the time were saying don't be put off by the appallingly low rating on imdb check it out for yourself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0810333639383316 Review: the casting of robert culp is probably the only decent move the production team made with this film falk and culp were marvellous but as culp was not nemesis this time chemistry was lacking columbo is only as strong as his opposite number and this time he didn't have one Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27357301115989685 Review: this is without a doubt one of my favorite columbo episodes ever the acting is very well done the music is very catchy the script is ingenious and the direction is fabulous br br peter falk who acts brilliantly in every columbo episodes acts particularly well in this episode br br also great performances from stephen gary alan and robert culp br br the ending is absolutely brilliant and i love the way columbo describes it br br this is a columbo movie that won't go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771332740783691 Review: at the end it is clear that the murderers planted the murder weapon in mrs car and it was at the police lab br br but where did the gun under the hood used in the demonstration come from wouldn't the murderers have cleared out the stuff under the hood they had a whole week or did cops replicate the camera gun under the hood used in the demonstration how did they do that without breaking and entering the car perhaps this is why the murders seemed surprised at the end but how could columbo have their camera gun device and gotten it to their key columbo must have gotten the gun back from and had it re planted under the hood of the car and been very lucky that the rest of the device with camera was still there and br br this was a 10 10 show until this glaring plot error at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9017190933227539 Review: the musical hair is my number one cult movie i do not know how many time i have seen this film in the movie theaters and on vhs or how many times i have listened the cd with the stunning soundtrack and now this masterpiece has been finally released on dvd in brazil br br the pacifist and touching story is still amazing a of freedom friendship and liberty of choices and pictures the resistance of a generation against the stupidity of war i do not know what happened to this wonderful generation of the of the 70's and their dreams since the present world is probably worse than in the 70's i do not recall who won the oscar in 1979 but treat williams and john savage deserved at least a nomination for their awesome performances beverly d'angelo is extremely gorgeous in the role of a hypocrite spoiled upper class teenager i have seen hair probably more than twelve times and my eyes always get wet while berger walks to the airplane singing that's me that's me that's me and i start crying with his in the cemetery i believe this is one of the most beautiful sad and touching conclusions of the cinema history my wife my daughter and my son also love this film therefore i can guarantee that hair is timeless and recommended for any audience my vote is ten br br title brazil hair Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645789861679077 Review: i finally watched the third film in trilogy fire to begin i'd say that water was the masterpiece on all levels fire comes next with earth close behind in order of quality fire there is so much going on in this film that i'll need a few more viewings to drink it all in the writing is superb the script creating friction that starts the entire process of heat from the beginning until the end when it really does into a fire the conflicts moving into complete of relationships br br mehta is one brave lady she sees with a clear eye much that is false and about the great society from which she came from india is rapidly changing these days but much of this is economic change that she met with such ferocious opposition to the making of water after having had the script cleared shows that there are still many taboo subjects which indian people more than less cannot look squarely in the face cannot examine or discuss them worse if someone like mehta has the courage to hold up a mirror to these issues she faces death threats so as much as india thinks of itself as a tolerant society the facts are not always so whereas earth was merely a historical setting of the carnage of the civil war after indian independence fire and water are pointing at personal social and religious issues which as i say are considered so strongly in a negative sense that an open artistic dialog is still many years away as i write this water is scheduled to actually be shown in india later this year i'll believe it when i see it br br fire confronts a similar sexual and emotional that i saw in a price above whether it's arranged marriages which it used to be like among jews about 150 years ago or like it is among many modern indians they have the risk of having a bad match forced upon both men and women or just plain loveless marriages however this is not the real issue mehta is clearly impatient with the totally rigid religious attitudes that either keep widows in misery water or else keep women to loveless marriages fire i am no expert regarding either the secular or hindu laws concerning divorce the film seems to imply that the stigma of divorce is almost as bad as the sad marriage in any case film is a very moving powerful attempt at sexual discourse that holds modern indian relationships up to probing scrutiny that all three of these films have made themselves felt in india as an attack on their culture sounds to me like the predictable of a mindset mehta is forcing the issues to be looked at no matter how much i admire her work and cannot highly recommend her films enough superb disturbing provocative taboo shattering Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9538090825080872 Review: i was looking forward to the guardian but when i walked into the theater i wasn't really in the mood for it at that particular time it's kind of like the olive garden i like it but i have to be in the right mindset to thoroughly enjoy it br br i'm not exactly sure what was my spirit the trailers looked good but the water theme was giving me bad flashbacks to the last kevin costner movie that dealt with the subject plus despite the promise ashton kutcher showed in the butterfly effect i'm still not completely sold on him something about the guy just annoys me probably has to do with his features br br it took approximately two minutes for my fears to and for my to slip away the movie immediately throws us into the midst of a tense rescue mission and i was gripped tighter than kenny orange face lift my concerns briefly at initial appearance due to the fact that too much effort was made to paint him as ridiculously cool and rebellious sunglasses a tough guy in his mouth and a smirk make george clooney proud yeah we get it i was totally ready to hate him br br but then he had to go and deliver a fairly strong performance and force me to soften my jabs br br darn you ape man efficiently mixing tense exciting rescue scenes drama humor and solid acting the guardian is easily a film that i dare say the majority of audiences will enjoy you can quibble about its clichés predictability and rare moments of but none of that takes away from the entertainment value br br i had a bad feeling that the pace would slow too much when costner started training the young guys but on the contrary the training sessions just might be the most interesting aspect of the film coast guard rescue swimmers are heroes whose stories have never really been portrayed on the big screen so i feel the inside look at what they go through and how tough it is to make it is very informative and a great way to introduce audiences to this under appreciated group br br do you have what it takes to be a rescue swimmer just think about it you get to go on dangerous missions in cold dark rough water and then you must fight and a lack of oxygen all while trying to help stranded people who are depending on you for their survival and if all that isn't bad enough sometimes you can't save everybody so you have to make the tough decision of who lives and who dies br br man who wants all that responsibility not me i had no idea what it was really like for these guys and who would have thought i'd have an ashton kutcher kevin costner movie to thank for the education br br not only does the guardian do a great job of paying tribute to this rare breed of hero but lucky for us it also does a good job of entertaining its paying customers br br the gist br br moviegoers wanting an inside look at what it's like to embark on a daring rescue mission in the middle of the ocean might want to give the guardian a chance i saw it for free but had i paid i would've felt i had gotten my worth Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8129681944847107 Review: sorry to repeat myself over and over but here's another great columbo episode i guess that's why i'm such a fan most episodes really are great the best episodes always have a standout feature of some sort and in this case the murderer and his accomplice are possibly the youngest ever columbo villains br br after watching a lot of episodes where columbo and his adversary act like close friends it's good to see an episode where and bad feelings rise to the surface it just gives an episode a bit more drama and bite columbo is rapidly onto the fact that the two students who claim to be helping him are not very secretly laughing at him and feeding him false clues he happily plays along deliberately turning up the bumbling in front of them to make them him but of course he knows instantly when they are talking baloney br br the murder itself is another complicated one along the lines of the bye bye sky high iq episode with a sophisticated chain reaction of events that manages to kill the intended target while providing the assassins with a seemingly alibi in the years between 1978 and 1990 the technology has moved on from record players and to remote control car locking systems and hidden cameras br br stephen puts in a great performance as justin the obnoxious spoilt student gary is low key but good as his yes man friend cooper and it's nice to see robert culp as mr dad br br a very satisfying episode in all ways Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829505085945129 Review: or any stories reminiscent of the leopold and case you may find this movie entertaining the cast includes robert culp with stephen and as the college students br br peter falk is his usual self pretending to be tricked by the precocious students longtime companion buried alive is excellent and should do more of these menacing roles basically the two frat buddies become tired of their demanding parents who expect nothing less than academic perfection attendance at the best schools will only be financed if they conform there is an excellent scene wherein culp over the after he gets a low grade threatens to cut off his trust funds and later says to his friend i hate him i want him dead br br all is not well in beverly hills this is always an excellent theme i believe this film came out in 1990 right after the killings if you watch a killing in beverly hills and then compare it to this film you may find some interesting parallels Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9329953789710999 Review: after all these years of solving crimes you would've expected criminals to know that they can't afford making mistakes with him especially not with regards to talking much this time br br columbo goes to college and actually explains his entire technique but for some reason the murderer still doesn't pay enough attention however this still creates wonderful scenes and delightful dialogues Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7315371632575989 Review: columbo is guest for a class the students invite him along for their after class get together the nearby parking garage they discover their regular teacher next to his car dead from a gunshot wound no columbo was not after the man's job as a class project columbo involves the students in his br br two students identified by the viewer as were in the lecture hall for the entire class furthermore surveillance camera tapes of the parking garage show that no one other than the professor entered or left after he was last seen unexpectedly the lecture hall br br the normal routine columbo is the one that is by the evil duo eager for progress reports and an ear for their theories forensic evidence is almost nonexistent solution of the case hinges on some eventual and interesting good luck br br on first viewing it seemed that columbo had swallowed whole the however on repeat viewing small details revealed that not to have been the case at all br br this reviewer has yet to tire of columbo goes to college Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4780794084072113 Review: i felt that way when i saw the episode in its original run and still agree when i watch it on reruns you had the totally mocking columbo throughout the episode and treating him like he has down syndrome and in the end you see their shock when columbo gets them dead to rights and arrest them you also get a realistic reaction from the arrogant killers they give columbo his props and say he just got lucky i like the formula where there is an elaborate crime the killer s totally columbo and then you get their realization that columbo was totally playing the criminals i recall in the first few episodes of the post 1989 episodes they weren't following that formula and this was the first episode that i was pleased with Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663274884223938 Review: and i do peter falk has created a role that will live on forever in tv land and i'm grateful for that this isn't one of his finest hours though columbo goes to college and basically teaches how he solves a crime and yet there are bad guys who go ahead and think they're smarter than he is what all us fans know is that columbo needs a worthy opponent without a great enemy how can he be the hero in the coat still it's better than no columbo and i'll wait and watch the next one as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9509763717651367 Review: probably grossly underrated by all who never experienced the hell of living under communist regime although it seems hard to believe all of it happened actually the reality was even worse than the movie it resembles fiction only this is no fiction john hurt is excellent as always yes the screenplay is not full of action but life is not either plot is breathtaking yes people were shot yes thousands of them their was that they wanted to leave communist without government at times the movie drives tears in your eyes we need more movies like this to really appreciate what america provides for us excellent movie highly recommend god bless our country usa Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722816944122314 Review: fun movie the script is awful but the quality of actors saves the day john hurt is perfect as is jane alexander beau bridges is fair and the actress who plays his wife is very weak the story is the true star based on a true story the pace moves well and the whole concept of escaping east germany sucks you in and holds you joyous ending provides enough to compensate for script don't expect academy award quality but it's a great ride for the whole family Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8369178771972656 Review: what can i say about this film other than the narrative is one of the most exciting in film history and based on a true story being old enough to remember the berlin wall when it was still used to contain a country this film gives you a dark insight into the grim of east and their desperate attempts to escape no matter what the cost the film follows the lives of two families who decide to escape using a hot air balloon manufactured by themselves forever fearing arrest by the authorities under scrutiny by neighbours they have to a plan to reach the other side of the wall a tense thrilling story of courage and determination which truly pays homage to all those who succeeded and failed the treacherous journey to west berlin and freedom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749069213867188 Review: i grew up outside of germany where they landed every detail of the film was 100 authentic the power lines that they flew over the nosy neighbors the grandmother telling the kids that they cant watch west german tv etc this movie brings back lots of good memories to those that are european a great production from disney the same movie in german has klaus and using their own voices for translating the english version into german for the german version they also use birds a bird that is native to germany as background noise to let you know that you are in germany i showed this move to many of my german relative and they really liked this movie these people made made a prototype balloon which they had to give up because the materials that they used was too and the other 2 balloons that they used for the escape the problem was solved when they turned the upside down Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8228614330291748 Review: the songs are fantastic and the story line is good like many other acting schools mine also produced hair for most hair production it's a golden opportunity to do nude but my production was fully dressed i don't think full frontal nudity in a movie or a play artistic quality and so did the creators of the movie the movie version is great with classic hits following each other while letting the plot develop to the chilling climax a great cast of actors dancers and singers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671999216079712 Review: i was surprised as i watched this movie how much it had me no the actors didn't act like typical actors but that's not always bad either as this film proves quite different from the disney standard it is a refreshing turn none the less they also give you a taste of what it was probably like without being a movie everyone should both see and enjoy many people love arguing over in any movie of this type but just getting the basic idea has plenty to offer mild gripe east and west germany viewed on any map would have west germany on the left side east to the right the movie at times sets you back slightly because about half of the scenes have west germany on the right side of the screen and other times on the left side even during the same events they shift back and forth perhaps just a little more consistency would have avoided this mild distraction go see it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.25292283296585083 Review: i think that this film has become an important record of the most horrifying aspect of the east german regime the imprisonment of its people by what the regime called its anti fascist protective wall it is a document of desperation and courage not to be missed i would however like to comment on the actual location of this escape it did not happen in or around berlin as supposed by some and was nothing to do directly with the berlin wall the escape balloon was flown over the iron curtain which not only divided germany but it divided the whole of europe at that time the balloon took off from miles south west of berlin in the german democratic republic east germany and flew 14 miles to in and freedom in west germany the opening of the iron curtain in hungary in 1989 preceded the fall of the berlin wall later that year whilst the balloon flight created entertaining suspense cinema it should remain as a monument to those who lost their lives whilst attempting to escape from east berlin other parts of the or other soviet controlled states Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638584852218628 Review: this movie accurately portrays the struggle life was for the typical east german watched by the secret police friends and coworkers most simply existed br br the and the were two families that decided they weren't going to take it anymore br br despite the extreme danger involved in escaping to the west they feel the rewards far the risks john hurt and beau bridges portraying the respective family heads hit upon the idea of flying over east heavily border br br there are tense moments as they gather and jimmy the necessary materials for the flight they work their day jobs and construct the balloon at night right under the noses of the authorities one of whom is neighbor klaus br br the first attempt involving only the ends in failure when the balloon crashes just a few yards from the border the crashed balloon is discovered by border guards and an relentless search begins for the who are determined to try again with sales of materials being closely peter and still manage to bits and pieces of cloth with which to construct a second balloon for their nail biting escape to freedom the film also features a heartwarming and effective soundtrack by the late jerry goldsmith Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830894470214844 Review: a real surprise not exactly family entertainment from disney some violence lots of tense moments and a great story based on fact the theme of night crossing is determination wins never losing sight of their objective two east german families risk it all in their daring balloon escape to freedom the story is both harrowing and heartwarming time is not on their side the east german police are closing in and the outcome far from certain until the very end if you are looking for a good evenings entertainment that contains no nudity and limited violence then i highly recommend night crossing it is pure entertainment merk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9424774050712585 Review: the movie night crossing captures the feelings experienced by the vast majority of east germans during the period 1961 89 i lived in west berlin during most of 1967 and travelled through the wall into east berlin on a weekly basis why excitement crossing a border into a soviet country experiencing the smells and the feel of east germany which is why night crossing is excellent it captures that very feeling and it is exciting i was arrested by the in charlie and by a man in his leather coat and dark glasses i am led to believe was when i watch the movie i can smell cheap diesel and cooking oil i can see the outdated vehicles the drab clothing the public wore and the lacklustre produce in shop windows it brings back memories of realising just how lucky i was to live in a free country in 1988 i the from east to west north to south east germany had changed little since 1967 the constantly breaking down were still the main mode of private transport the shops still featured nothing much to me uniforms were still commonplace but the people the ordinary people were open and nice once you had gained their trust watch night crossing it's as close to the truth as any movie you will see on divided germany even closer than two other favourites the spy who came in from the cold and funeral in berlin Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186909794807434 Review: 'night is about an enormous barrier designed not to keep enemies out but to keep its own people br br 'night is about a very long border equipped with silent alarms and automatic firing br br 'night is about the denial of the basic human rights of life liberty and the pursuit of br br 'night is about the fear and pain that so many br br 'night is about one attempt to risk a crossing through the border br br 'night is about a loving father whose only desire is to give his boys what should never have been taken away from br br 'night is about a disturbed mother who wants her babies and her husband br br 'night is about a caring husband who wants his family to be together but in a better br br 'night is about children who want to be free to reach at anytime the br br 'night is about a hot air balloon and built by two br br 'night is about a balloon which could go just high enough to crash or catch fire and br br 'night is about two determined men who want their family to climb into a hot air balloon and float away to br br 'night is about the fear of getting caught by an evil br br 'night is about a sensible man who can't let bad dreams stop br br 'night is about an icy policeman who wants every lookout tower on full br br with exquisite music by jerry goldsmith mann's 'night makes us realize the true value of br br final thoughts br br there are a few moments in everyone's life certainly in public lives that can define a person br br for those of us old enough to remember the reagan presidency seeing the clips again in the wake of his death makes it seem like those events happened just yesterday or last week the voice the expressions are all so familiar but for a large percentage of people these events might as well have happened fifty years ago if not more they are part of the distant past president reagan is a name and not much more president is another name and not much more so how can we remember these two men who had such a huge impact on their country br br reagan and worked together to tear down the berlin wall and to steer their nations away from nuclear Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7770411372184753 Review: ex reporter jacob eric roberts is hired by an acquaintance raymond j barry to find his ex wife and son heads to palm springs and quickly the ex beverly d'angelo with someone he believes to be the son a young johnny depp but things turn out to be a bit more complicated as discovers former white trash has definitely married up in the form of millionaire simon fleischer dan and her first son is nowhere to be seen br br director writer matthew is channeling body heat here and this mid 80s neo noir is watchable enough thanks to an all star cast and nice locations d'angelo was still looking good around this time so she makes for a good femme fatale and isn't afraid to show some skin however the mystery isn't very compelling in the end co starring dennis emily and henry gibson made several thrillers in the 80s but his biggest career achievement was co the screenplay for the infamous color of night Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8266652822494507 Review: this movie is a coveted member of my movie library while not a mainstream film it is in my view a highly effective film noir in which eric roberts is totally underrated as an actor i would qualify him as a much better actor than his sister julia who is overrated but that's another review roberts plays the down on his luck ex reporter with the perfect mix of narrative precision and jaded idealism two ingredients that are part and of any effective film noir the first person narration by roberts enhances the quality of the movie and keeps us guessing on the real motive behind the crime br br set in palm springs everything about the setting in the movie progresses slowly as a metaphor for the theme of oppression roberts is oppressed by his past the police are oppressed by the rich residents of palm springs who treat them as servants the rich meanwhile are oppressed by boredom watch johnny classic performance as the insightful rich kid who only wants to be loved the isolation of each character is omnipresent and is further by the heat and isolation of the desert br br there is an audience for this film if they're looking for a more contemporary version of film noir while there are elements of the film that might have been tighter i recommend getting a copy of this film and putting it right between the big sleep and chinatown in your movie library the film is based on the arthur book castles burning and if you like acting in this one you may want to get a copy of the ambulance in which he showcases his funnier lighter side best line in the film careful careful of what i should've asked only fools ignore the strange warnings of trailer park ladies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9335041046142578 Review: this is one of those films that for whatever reason just clicked with me everything about it is right eric roberts laconic nice investigator his narration the twisting plot dan and denis given good roles the settings the paintings in the artist studio scenes the end credit sequence and the wonderfully haunting theme music that perfectly the mood of the whole film if i have any reservations it is about beverly d'angelo as the femme fatale but she plays her final scenes beautifully i think that director matthew was trying for a sort of feel to the whole thing it didnt work but as a murder mystery its a gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443886876106262 Review: richard norton really lights the screen up in this oregon based martial arts masterpiece norton an aussie plays the evil mr who runs a successful import business both smuggling arms and participating in the female flesh trade usually the women are plucked from his favorite dance club with the help of a squad of goons the most well known of who is bolo playing the role of ice trouble comes for when a new cop in town john kim lee is out to avenge his dead partners murder at the hand of organization if you have time to see only one martial arts movie this year don't miss this classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9069998860359192 Review: i'm not a big musical fan but this is one of the few i really love unlike many other musicals such as the sound of music none of the songs are about gratuitous stuff each song is social commentary on war sexuality spirituality and freedom especially amazing songs are easy to be hard age of hair flesh failures 3 5 0 0 walking in space and hare krishna totally revolutionary and wonderful i can't wait to someday see it live Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7826372385025024 Review: i think that just sums up this film watch it and you'll find out why the acting of the lead character john is really really bad and he has no on screen charisma whatsoever it's very funny because of this thought as is the ending where the bad guy despite the fact he is unarmed and has brilliant Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42767560482025146 Review: even though i saw this film when i was very young i already knew the story of wild the thief taker and shepherd who famously escaped from prison br br apart from the liberty taken right at the end the film more or less faithfully follows the true story the temptation to bend the facts which is the hallmark of so many so called historical films is in this film and the film makers must be praised for that br br of the performances there is scarcely a poor performance and tommy steele is ideally cast also good is stanley baker as the thief taker and alan is good as always br br because the film sticks to the facts it makes it suitable to be watched by all the family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9260405898094177 Review: when commenting on this film one must realise that it is based on a true story and must therefore be reviewed for the quality and accuracy of it's portrayal of the events as well as its entertainment value it may well be implausible that jack shepherd should surrender twice to jack wild because wild had captured bess none the less it happened it must also be noted that the director was young and inexperienced which explains why he relied upon tried and tested techniques there were occasions when did not have the confidence to follow the script as written the film would be better if he had and yes i used to have a copy of the script stanley baker's copy one of five which i returned recently to my father the writer Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5767356157302856 Review: note i've tried not to give away any important plot twists or the ending but if you're concerned about that please think about viewing the film before reading further thanks br br this was obviously a fairly high budget production released by paramount the story follows the supposedly true exploits of man jack shepard in london he was a who got blackmailed into a life of crime by the nefarious thief taker to save his brother's life after being double crossed by the thief taker we turns into a sort of robin hood type figure and gains the support of the common folk he proceeds to make escapes from several prisons including the infamous as well as having time to entertain numerous noble ladies br br i really enjoyed the film even though the plot was a bit predictable the film was shot in and ireland and the sets were very well done and seemed realistic i think captured the atmosphere of london in the quite well and i enjoyed his creative use of camera angles and unlike many films depicting this period pulls no punches in showing us the deplorable conditions in which the poor lived in one scene several folks fight over a meat pie that has rolled through the filth in the street br br overall i really enjoyed this film i will admit that it lacks the wonderful scenery and underlying political commentary that next film the last valley has a parable to the vietnam war but it still merits a viewing or two it is regrettable that it has not ever to my knowledge been released on video or dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9597682952880859 Review: dan and the dan band are so o o o o o good they must be seen to believe does anyone out there have a copy of the bravo concert for sale please if there is an upcoming release let us all know i checked the bravo site but there is no future date scheduled for a repeat performance by the most appealing guys ever choreographed the dan band what great energy they themselves about with cute american boy attitude based on butch sensitivity being wrapped up in and tears making men and women alike fall in love with them i hope enough people can influence the powers that be at bravo to bring the show back into our lives as a semi annual special Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778138995170593 Review: this bravo special is one of the most purely entertaining things i've ever seen on tv unlike me first the gimme the worlds foremost punk cover band the dan band really must be seen to be appreciated br br on paper the dan band is just a one joke act guy sings girly songs and inserts gratuitous profanity into the lyrics if you listen to their dan band live cd that's all you'll get and it'll get old quick i only bought it because it had some songs that weren't on the tv special but what's made dan a hollywood cult hero is his amazing stage presence this guy owns his audience for every second he's onstage and the backup singers are a large part of the visual punchline as well as for the actual band they stay out of sight for the most part but are certainly much more energetic and enthusiastic than your typical lounge act backing band hopefully a dvd version will be released soon there were almost certainly some songs cut and although the heavy adds a bit of unintentional humor it also removes the intentional humor br br if there is any sense in the world the vegas casino owners will soon be fighting over who can build dan his own faster br br re member my name fame Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634206891059875 Review: this was really one of the most enjoyable specials that i have seen on tv he is just an incredible performer his personality shines through in each one of the songs that he does i really wish this was available as an uncut dvd so i could watch it over and over without the for explicit language i have not had the chance to see him live but that is something that i really want to do now i can't forget his backup singers they really added a lot of substance and humor to the show with their campy style and flamboyant dance moves they really complement the true talent of dan i wish there were some more of the songs that are on his live cd which is also incredible it is refreshing to see someone like him perform just so incredibly personable and real i really can't say enough good things about dan and this show once again i just wish this was available as an uncut dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730769991874695 Review: i laughed my ass off for an hour i had no idea who dan was why haven't i heard of dan before he's hysterical and so are his backup singers they make all of these women songs that we would never wanna hear a new experience they blow these songs away this was on bravo last night why isn't this dan guy like ultra famous great voice charisma to burn he blew me away with this show i just read on the internet that he was once a member of stomp i guess there isn't anything he can't do i saw stomp at a theater years ago and those guys were amazing this show last night was done by dreamworks does that mean that spielberg did this why don't they star this dan in a movie there was a standing ovation at the end of this show and every time the cut to the audience everyone was so into it singing along or dancing the whole show had this amazing energy my only complaint was that it was not longer but looking back when you see how much energy these guys put out i guess it would be impossible for any human being to perform with such gusto for over an hour man i loved this show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8412584066390991 Review: spending an hour seeing this brilliant dan and his dan band perform their special on bravo is the most enjoyable hour i've ever spent watching tv this young man dan is such an incredible talent as a singer performer and even dancer he can go from the cheesiest of ballad pop songs all of which have only been sung by women to hip hop rock also songs written for women this guy can do anything i've seen him live at least 11 times so i was not expecting just how well that his show would adapt to a television or film format but all reservations went away instantly when the show started because of dan's overwhelming star quality do yourself a favor and watch this or better yet buy it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.707402229309082 Review: i think that is one of the best russians for teens i think i were near 6 8 parts of the movie one boy form 6th grade found a time machine in the old house where nobody lived and he goes to the 21st century just 100 years in future in future he meat pirates they tried to steal a machine to read minds and a story started soundtrack for that movie was very popular in soviet union everybody loved that movie which was on tv every year Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5483179092407227 Review: the 1979 film musical of hair was loosely based on the infamous 1960's broadway musical that became famous because of its infamous nude scene the stage musical isn't really much more than a group of skits strung together with some amusing musical numbers however for the film director milos foreman who won an oscar for directing one flew over the cuckoo's nest and the writers have taken the basic premise of the play and the score and constructed a real story to make the show more user friendly for the big screen in the film naive farm boy claude hooper john savage is about to go into the army and decides to spend a couple of days in new york where he meets a group of aging hippies treat williams dorsey wright annie golden don who get him involved in a group of nutty misadventures including the pursuit of a snooty society girl beverly d'angelo the story divides into a series of vignettes that range from the ridiculous to the sublime but it is all gorgeously photographed with a clever use of nyc locations and imaginatively staged musical numbers outstandingly choreographed by the legendary treat williams lights up the screen as berger the unconventional and free spirited hippie who does his best to get claude to up and is matched scene for scene by savage as claude who brings a lovely sweetness to the role of claude annie golden is a charmer as the pregnant hippie who is pregnant by wright or doesn't know which one is the father and doesn't seem to care there is one outstanding musical number after another here is a tour through central park which includes dancing horses treat williams a fancy dinner party in i got life black boys white boys features the late nell carter and ellen foley the ethnic virtues of men and easy to be hard is a powerful rendering of one of the best songs in the show by original cast member cheryl barnes who plays ex girlfriend and mother of his child this is a beautifully photographed well acted sung and danced psychedelic acid trip of a movie that must be seen and once seen will multiple viewings as this has to much to offer to catch it all in one showing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9547712802886963 Review: guest from the future tells a fascinating story of time travel friendship battle of good and evil all with a small budget child actors and few special effects something for spielberg and lucas to learn from a sixth grader nick finds a time machine in the basement of a decrepit building and travels 100 years into the future he discovers a near perfect society where robots play and write poetry everyone is kind to each other and people enjoy everything technology has to offer alice is the daughter of a prominent scientist who invented a device called that allows to read minds of humans and animals the device can be put to both good and bad use depending on whose hands it falls into when two evil space pirates from saturn who want to rule the universe attempt to steal it falls into the hands of 20th century school boy nick with the pirates hot on his tracks he travels back to his time followed by the pirates and alice chaos confusion and funny situations follow as the pirates try to blend in with the alice in the same school nick goes to and demonstrates superhuman abilities in class the catch is alice doesn't know what nick looks like while the pirates do also the pirates are able to change their appearance and turn literally into anyone hmm i wonder if this is where james cameron got the idea for terminator who gets to nick and first excellent plot non stop adventures and great soundtrack i wish hollywood made kid movies like this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8362355828285217 Review: i was a schoolboy when i watched this film for the first time the next day i knew that all pupils of our form watched it and all were fascinated by the film as i was i think the same situation was in all forms of our school and in the whole soviet union later i watched it every time it was shown on tv and want to watch more i think that comparison with back to the future or other sci fi films is not appropriate is unique in many ways once you have watched it you never forget it br br this film is full of belief in peaceful science achievements full of belief in the beautiful future of our world it's not only the film but also a of many scientific inventions and achievements the time shown in the film is the year 1984 the year of its creation and the year where a schoolboy has traveled for some time and where his friend was from the year now is 2005 many inventions and achievements predicted in the film are not realized yet such as a device which can read thoughts of any animal and human to venus and mars as easy as going for a picnic in the weekend creating and launching of the as a homework for pupils easy to drive flying machines which completely replaced automobiles historical identification of any kind of material or creature performed in a couple of minutes and many others meanwhile some of them nowadays became much more realistic than they seemed in 1984 just wait for br br the film also depicts typical russian and and does it so naturally with their inventiveness curiosity humour look for example at you could find such character in nearly all forms of every school of the soviet union similar character was in my form too i myself as well as many my classmates fell in love at first sight with her by the way later an actress who played became a scientist i think she was as much influenced by the film as people who watched it on tv br br beautiful idea beautiful realization beautiful actors beautiful music beautiful song the wonderful far away beautiful beautiful beautiful br br the last thing i want to say is that different remakes and new versions of the song from the film and even the film itself were made later and spread on tv and in the internet all they are not even comparable with the original i should not even comment them my comment is only about the original so request the original and enjoy it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8872221112251282 Review: hollywood has turned the mafia in to a production line of output ranging from the banal to the excellent and despite some good acting and a reasonable script much of which is for a change true this home entertainment effort has to fall slap bang in the middle br br the script is not only obvious all of the boxes end up being ticked but spends a lot of time trying to create a pastiche of the best of other people's work the godfather being the most obvious but there are other references too i won't bother naming them nevertheless it is a good taste the producer seems to set a for gunshots and murder one at least every twenty minutes and the ending is weak and so what i am told there are various versions of this production so that maybe that is just the version i have seen br br gangsters don't make money they take money usually by fear some seem more in to the murder and mayhem side of the business than making money they were the ones that were the first to go in real life and here you can't make money with a gun in your hand says charlie luciano at one stage one of the smarter gangsters although all things are relative he was a skilled white slave trader and a drug dealer before being home to italy br br the old school pete's were picked off by the new who wanted the power and the money for themselves and to break free of the straight jacket of italian sicilian power rarely doing business outside themselves the young knew they needed to be allied with other groups most notably the jews who knew how to money and this is at least referenced and acknowledged what isn't made so clear is that most immigrant groups had their own but most of them made their money and went legit and why not who wants to die in jail br br joseph was a ruthless man prepared to kill if needs be but not an unfair or stupid one his story was tragic in that he could have made money in the over ground world and he showed a special skill in avoiding getting killed with a little bit of luck attached naturally br br despite the range of respectable names and three actors in the title role bruce ramsay martin landau and tony there isn't the charisma or the talent to bring us in and feel anything we are merely passive in a life we are glad not to have lead the people shown here were born in to a cruel world but their only mark was to make it br br if you can't get enough of the gangster genre that will be better than watching godfather 1 2 for the tenth time and it is even better as basic entertainment than the horrible misfire that was godfather 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.03312106058001518 Review: i found parts of this movie rather slow especially the first part the second part seemed to go a lot faster but it's not totally clear to me as to why one part was faster than the other i somehow managed to find it enjoyable the acting was good the writing was good yet vulgar there was also another good side to it it was easier to understand than say the godfather movies you knew who was on whose side etc all in all the movie wasn't half bad Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13019271194934845 Review: this movie have 4 parts and every is around minutes long its based on true story of life of joe and it is telling all how he did see so in some events we can notice that we heard different about it movie make you tied up for chair till the end i think it is possible to watch all 4 in a row and not notice i watched 2 in a row and 2 next day in a row acting in movie is ok in some scenes awesome but in general could be but this movie is not about acting or special effects and glamor this one show real thing and story is key to this movie so the one who look for same spectacular rambo matrix titanic movie you can skip this one good thing in movie is that follow the main story so you will not have long and boring love scenes or any different interrupt with something not important to crime business of Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6802592873573303 Review: very well done acting and directing this is a cross between the last don and godfather 2 one large plus for this production is that it is claimed to be a true story of joseph with a better music score to create mood it could have been a rival for both godfather movies Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6917888522148132 Review: okay when it comes to plots this film is far from believable and also a bit silly yet despite its many deficiencies the film manages to work provided you turn off your brain and just let yourself enjoy the of it all if you can't then you probably won't like this film very much at all br br in one of the oddest plots of the 1930s robert montgomery plays a guy living near the arctic circle at a station how exactly he came to such a remote outpost is uncertain but into this very very lonely and isolated existence come a steady string of guests even though it had been years since he'd seen anyone but br br first reginald owen and myrna loy arrive when their plane crashes they are supposedly on their way to montreal how they got that far off course is beyond belief reginald is a stuffy and dull fellow who is really worried about montgomery since robert hasn't seen a woman in a very long time and owen seems in constant dread that montgomery is out to steal loy for himself as for montgomery that's exactly what his plans are for the longest time you never really understand why loy is engaged to owen since he is about as appealing as soggy bread br br soon loy and montgomery fall in love but this is all for when out of the blue again montgomery's old fiancée arrives to announce she's there to marry him considering that for over two years she never wrote and refused to follow him montgomery naturally assumed the relationship was over but the and annoying sudden arrival is enough to destroy the plans loy and montgomery were making br br how all this is resolved is something you can just see for yourself as for the film that the plot is very silly and contrived i can't defend this but it also is pretty funny and charming and i see this film as a kooky comedy that is just a step or two below contemporary films like bringing up baby silly slight but also very charming it's worth seeing despite not being especially believable Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8462331891059875 Review: the turner classic movie channel has spent the month of january doing the films of one of my favorite actors robert montgomery his films are mostly rarely watched these days except for those that were atypical for most of his career meaning that the roles that frequently reappear on television are they were expendable the lady in the lake june bride night must fall the saxon charm ride the pink horse rage in heaven the earl of chicago in short the films he fought to get the roles in because they were not the usual comic fluff he usually appeared in it's ironic that nowadays when one thinks of montgomery's career it is the films that were mostly made after 1937 that are pushed the ones that broke the original image that mgm and louis b mayer pushed the pity of this is that montgomery was a gifted comedian and saved many films from being routine br br fever is one such film made in 1936 with jim and trouble for two it was a banner year of good performances by montgomery and helped lead to his being able to convince the powers that be at mgm to allow him to play danny in night must fall the next year br br fever is set in and montgomery is a weather station operator there named he has been living there for five years and has not been in the company of a woman except for women for most of that time he has a girlfriend of sorts named clara who he sort of proposed to but it's been two years since he has heard from her so that he believes she has given up on him br br world is rocked when sir james and irene reginald owen and myrna loy show up they were flying to toronto for a business meeting that was to address is engaged to but finds her enchanting and gradually she finds him equally attractive certainly the pompous self important and hopelessly inept is no competition it is a measure of owen's acting that he keeps the character entertaining even if one finds it hard to believe such a boob is a canadian captain of industry br br there is something surreal about this film probably due to the original play while the scenery is quite phony looking it does serve it's purpose for the comedy witness th polar bear sequence but the height of the surrealism is the dinner serves his guests a dinner of which owen eats with real gusto owen a minor noble as a is dressed in normal clothing a winter suit for the climate but montgomery is dressed in his suit of evening dress as though attending a ball at the embassy loy seeing him dress up likewise puts on a gown they are being served by servant assistant the otto who is wearing a suit of evening dress too it turns out that it is owen's owen who earlier insisted that change into clothing more suitable to his station is the only person who is dressed for this dinner montgomery was mgm's most elegant actor in a tuxedo or evening dress franchot tone was the his closest rival it is a toss up in movie if montgomery or fred astaire was the more elegant figure in such suits hard to decide br br the course of love does not move smoothly in comedy or drama clara shows up we are tipped off too early about this at the start of the film when we see her on an ship will break with clara will irene break with the film is funny and loy and montgomery make a nice couple they had appeared together in one other film and both were in separate scenes in a second before this movie but this would be their last film together br br one last interesting point at the start of the film when the credits are shown you see illustrations of men and women in comic situations they are based on the art work of john held jr the great of the 1920s and 1930s who was the recorder of the and jazz age it's an unusual choice as it has absolutely nothing to do with the film's plot or Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8732117414474487 Review: this is a hard movie to come by in the us but if you can find it and you're interested in the life and music of percy you're in for a treat it's quite historically accurate richard looks astoundingly like at this period in time emily karen is quite a bit prettier than the real karen but that was an inaccuracy i was happy to discover i think what really struck me though was how well captured outrageous personality barbara rose was also a treasure if she looks considerably younger than rose did at that period it is more than made up for in how well she captured rose's obsession with percy it's an easy film to recommend i should note that when she saw passion my wife had no particular affinity for or knowledge of and his music but she was totally captivated by the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9423980116844177 Review: this isn't far away from the trash that bollywood normally makes but there's just something really good about it br br the title song is one of best and is haunting throughout this is one of the films along with a must see bollywood film that made shah rukh khan and it's for this you have to check it out br br other reviews give away the story it is a fairly basic idea definitely stands out and one of his final expressions right at the end made me give this film an extra star br br its fairly cheesy but definitely worth watching if you are new to bollywood or not 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849814176559448 Review: may contain spoilers i find myself disappointed with the criticism this movie receives while it is most certainly not perfect it is much better than it is given credit for the acting and photography are excellent some of the musical numbers are great including the title number where do i go easy to be hard and black boys white boys while i have not seen the stage musical i think that it clouds the judgement of many this is not the musical you see in theatres do not attempt to compare them the theatrical musical might have been sensational to watch but it would never have had the same effect on film so a plot had to be added and the ending that has been added is just amazing the movie left me feeling like i had actually watched something important unlike most of today's movies which only satisfy on one level Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8906424045562744 Review: although a copy of some hollywood flick is one of the best films i have seen it is not only beautifully portrayed but also has great songs and beautiful scenery shahrukh is his usual self his expressions and voice matches his character i was pleasantly surprised by sunny portrayal in the film he is a bit romantic and lovable in the film unlike his other characters in his other films at times you feel like justice hasn't been done to his character sunny was intended to be portrayed as the good guy in the film but ends up looking like the villain at the end juhi chawla is beautiful and bubbly she is her usual self in short a great love story with passion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784519672393799 Review: was a super hit film which was loved by many peoples it tells the story of shahrukh innocent obsession for juhi who loves sunny deol honestly it was a entertaining movie but if you look carefully its not too realistic shahrukh khan keeps phoning juhi and tells her that he loves her too bits he gives an announcement in college that he loves her and gives her some nice surprises like beautiful photos of her unfortunately instead of being that a guy loves her too bits she gets very very scared i personally know of people that get by someone and these people enjoy it cos they play a long yash chopra gives us a good film that does entertain widely because of shah rukh khan's character sunny deol is suppose to be the main actor but belongs to shah rukh khan delivering a superb performance shah rukh khan is literally the villain of the movie but i would of been happy if he got the girl because he loves her so dearly sunny deol gives a decent performance but he beats up all those guys on his own and survives a brutal knife attack juhi chawla is cute as ever in a fairly good performance some good songs including tu mere being the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828351140022278 Review: is an brilliant movie it is 1 of my favourite films has done a mind blowing job in the movie br br this role couldn't have been played by anyone else because this type of role only suits br br plays a mental villain in the film br br performance in this movie is the best performance ever in boll wood br br deserves an honour and an encouraging appeal for his fantastic performance br br juhi also delivers an excellent performance br br sunny deol looked strong and physically fit in the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744526743888855 Review: 1993 was an incredible movie in my opinion it is one of finest the movie itself feelings of sympathy fear confusion happiness and sadness role was unbelievable in fact he gave obsession a new face juhi innocent and girlie character contrasted greatly with fiery and passionate character sunny role made the good guy role seem like the bad guy one the fact that shahrukh not sunny captivated the audience's attention proves that everyone has that helpless inner drive to pursue something that's not really in their hands even though the movie is several years old it surpasses any recent one the song tu mere was full of passion and meaning his personality fit the role perfectly he should seriously consider re starring in a similar film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9103150963783264 Review: this movie is just brilliant acting is just amazing the end is so incredibly sad i cry every time i see this film it's the kind you never get sick of and can see again and again an absolutely amazingly brilliant movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9488832354545593 Review: watch this movie just to see shahrukh khan say i love you k k it's both heartbreaking and frightening at the same time when he says this from the beginning to the end this movie made him famous and i totally recommend it d it's highly entertaining the wicked and you will laugh right along with shahrukh here you'll genuinely feel scared for the hero and heroine and oddly enough you will identify with at least one of the characters you will feel sad and happy and relieved and afraid at the same time go see this classic bollywood movie with your good buddies and some lovely food and have a day in and after you see the movie have the songs and scenery playing in your mind forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726653099060059 Review: this movie is such a good movie shah khan does a great job as the crazy mad villain who is totally obsessed with br br the girl the story is fantastic the acting by all br br characters like the girl and shah and sunny are all fabulous and i really love the first song especially how it comes back at the end oh and its so emotional if your a true shah khan fan you have gotta watch this movie because its the best shah khan movie ever he plays an excellent role and i wish he done more crazy man roles but u have to watch this what so ever this is a really good movie this is a really good movie you have to watch it it is truly amazing you have to watch it it is fabulous i can go on and on about this movie because it is a fun funny scary cool and totally fantastic movie in the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842151999473572 Review: this was answer to fatal attraction and this is a classic film in its own right juhi chawla was good and so was sunny deol but it was shah rukh khan who shot to fame as the stalker since then he has become a favourite of the le dil to hai and de india shah rukh at first appears to be a villain but then towards the end you start to sympathize with him the scripting was superb and the songs were my favourites are too mere and teri br br after the dismal failure of the underrated yash chopra fought back with the dialogues were memorable the k k dialogue is often repeated since yash chopra has slipped bit dil to hai was bad but he redeemed himself slightly with which was far far better this was yash last masterpiece Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.705193281173706 Review: i have seen many of movies and this is a very good role for him he has such versatility but he mainly stays in positive roles as rahul he is very dark and disturbing yet i found myself with him much of the movie if for nothing else watch this movie for shahrukh he plays a very complex and real character very convincingly the story is very typical and has been done before but the character development is very strong and entertaining the opening is a little confusing but by the end it doesn't matter the songs i found very likable and give insight to what characters are thinking very clever i think this movie was very good and recommend it to all shahrukh khan fans it is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755041599273682 Review: shahrukh khan and yash chopra films have never disappointed le is a romantic classic dil to hai was fresh and perfect to watch remains as one of my favorite movies ever and was magical though not the best is a romantic thriller that is different from the aforementioned movies but definitely worth a watch and who blew me away with an excellent performance in repeats a villain act and this time he gets an experienced juhi chawla and sunny deol to support him br br before i comment on the acting it is not just the acting but the wonderful script that makes it worth a watch it is the writing that compliments the great acting the story is gripping but the characterization is what stands out the comedy track goes along well but the movie has the tendency of shifting at romance too much the viewer is bound to lose interest and you will make a couple of but the movie is still good br br shahrukh khan is brilliant in his author backed role shahrukh khan once again is sympathetic and cruel you are bound to cry at the end juhi chawla is decent her screams are bound to become annoying after a while but in facial expression she is excellent but her ending scene she is brilliant though she was overshadowed by she has an author backed role that makes her very likable sunny deol is adequate his character was very likable but too perfect and it gets boring after a while he does a good job though is really funny but his role felt a little out of place azmi supports well br br the songs are enjoyable and come at the right time teri magic at your sight is my favorite song and presentation is very 90's film like tu mere you are in front of me and hai written here are nice love songs band kar lo close the door is a decent love song also the instrumental song is danced to perfection as well as the naughty wedding song button the movie may not be perfect but it is well worth your time especially if your favorite actor is in it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9865006804466248 Review: the first time i ever saw this movie was when i was four years old i remember loving it and everything about it 13 years later i am now 17 and decided to watch it about a month ago because i am taking a 1960's class in school i didn't really know what to expect since it had been 13 years since i last saw it but i was completely blown away by it the actors were amazing the music was so fun and i now find myself singing along to every song treat williams is great as berger the leader of the hippie group who always gets what he wants one way or another except for at the very end of course john savage is actually very convincing as claude the oklahoma who falls in love with sheila beverly d'angelo d'angelo is lovely as the prim and proper rich girl who eventually rebels against her upbringing and joins the hippies the other hippies are played by annie golden don and dorsey wright annie golden is just adorable as the girl who is pregnant but still as cute and innocent as a child don and dorsey wright are good as and the other two members of the group and cheryl barnes who plays fiancée has an amazing voice br br the only problem i have with this movie however is that the relationship between claude and sheila is not very convincing they are barely ever shown together and when they are they fight remember the skinny dipping scene it seems as though their relationship is very weak and by the end of the movie we are supposed to believe they are madly in love only based on the few meetings they had i also see that many people writing reviews here are upset by the pg rating this movie has i personally would raise the rating up to a pg 13 only because there is some drug use but remember in 1979 pg 13 didn't exist i don't think the nudity is bad at all it is in no way sexual in fact there isn't really any sex at all in this movie and it is only to show the childlike innocence that the group maintains in most european countries nudity isn't regarded as something bad and i don't see why it is here in the us anyways i give this movie a high rating and i'm glad it was made back then because in the insanely politically correct world of today they wouldn't even think of making it and even if they did it would be a very watered down version and i'm sure you wouldn't get the full effect br br in conclusion this is a very underrated film that is definitely worth checking out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8115532994270325 Review: comes back to home after completing her college she has got a nice charisma which always drawn men to her a dare devil navy employee is one such guy he loves her deeply and even engaged to marry her rahul is another person who is insane and he also loves br br is very close to her family and is adored by everyone in his home has never met rahul but then rahul would kill anyone who comes between him and so when rahul comes to know that is in love with what will he do will he kill him or he himself will be punished for his devil acts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.952268660068512 Review: the movie is a very good movie one of the best from yash raj films the direction is incredible the screenplay is brilliant the story is excellent it tells about rahul who is of his college friend he is a full blown psycho doing things like talking to his mother on a phone anyway she died 15 years back etc is engaged to rahul does everything so he can get her he even to kill but he survives it he even goes to the place where they are going to their honeymoon the movie is every delight shahrukh is superb juhi is fairly good sunny is average is okay and so is did good the movie belongs to the dialogues are brilliant shahrukh ones and a lot if not the overacting and comedy teri and tu mere are absolutely tracks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9369319081306458 Review: i've never seen a bollywood film before but i caught the first ten minutes of this laughed myself silly and hit the r button on sky i'm glad i did i hope i don't insult anybody because basically the and i loved it but we couldn't take it half as seriously as the actors did especially the obsessed one who i understand is a huge bollywood star because we've seen him on the cover of lots of dvds since and i even saw a doll of him today in the keeps on about this bloke i am beginning to think he's obsessed he keeps saying that it's strange for the traditionally good looking one to be the anti hero of a film but then we do like films that aren't your stock predictable hollywood fare br br it was completely over the top but really good fun if all bollywood films are like this then we're watching more i have had that song in my head all week and i can't speak a word of hindi ps any recommendations would be appreciated Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4213660657405853 Review: is a great movie shahrukh plays an obsessed lover who will do almost anything to win over his lady which in this case is juhi chawla little does juhi know in the film that shahrukh has a major crush on her and is constantly stalking her i have to admit some of the things he did in this movie were pretty creepy like the threatening phone calls never in my life will i forget the line i love you k k k br br it's just too bad that shahrukh and juhi weren't exactly together in the film but juhi and sunny do make a fairly good couple in the movie though role was pretty psychotic i still think he did a great job of playing it and can't possibly imagine anyone else doing that role no wonder he got an award for in br br juhi what can i say she looks especially amazing in this film it's not that she doesn't always look amazing in her other films but did give the public a wonderful image of her br br as for the music it was excellent especially teri one of my all time favorite songs i also thought tu mere was quite nice also br br a must see for everyone overall deserves a 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9959932565689087 Review: shah rukh khan plays an lover who would go to any lengths to get his lady juhi chawla does a wonderful job of making the best of her character and sunny deol plays the hero and action man this film is very good and i'd it to anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385073781013489 Review: the story of an obsessed lover shahrukh khan and the lengths he goes to get his true love juhi chawla who's already married to her husband sunny deol the film is considered one of shahrukh khan's best performances and won him acclaim from critics and audiences alike fear that your love may not be fear that you may lose the one you love fear that your beloved could have a change of heart in short fear is the villain in every love story br br but in fear is the ultimate expression of passion of obsession and of sacrifice is shahrukh khan story whose love and obsession for juhi chawla him from all fears of life death is sunny deol story whose enduring love and passion for gives him the courage to face the fear of death br br and finally is story who is caught between one man's love and another man's obsession she fears one fears for the other one stands for love the other for life in this battle between love life the supreme victor is love because love always wins in life death simply is one of the best indian films ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810099005699158 Review: i generally love as a villain how can you not and i believe that and juhi are a perfect match on screen as they both are actually more nice than pretty br br this movie is great to watch although it has some major flaws br br 1 the good guy sunny not only he's so much less attractive than shahrukh what in my opinion is important in but his role lacks character it would be much better if there was a conflict between two strong personalities instead we have a conflict between a personality and an average soldier br br 2 and reactions for actions are unbelievably silly and naive even for a bollywood production br br but all this is not that important in comparison with the wonderful melodramatic atmosphere great songs really truly great and let's say it again shahrukh as a villain i just love him when he's so br br a must see along with and duplicate Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9119150638580322 Review: so many times bollywood has tried to remake hollywood hits only to produce total duds mercifully yash interpretation of sleeping with the enemy is an extremely stylish and well made films br br shah rukh khan is obsessed with juhi chawla who's looking her very best in here when he realizes that juhi has a fiance in sunny deol he stops at nothing to make sure she becomes his br br every frame of this film is a delight to watch whether it's shah rukh chanting his trademark i love you k k k or the feel good mushy scenes between sunny and juhi who make a perfect match you won't feel like leaving your eat in boredom br br each and every song on the soundtrack is ear pleasing especially teri and tu mere like i said juhi looks like a goddess in this film may not be best film that honor goes to but it definitely figures as one of his most flawless performances sunny is ok he's done similar roles before but he's good br br overall is g g g great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858028888702393 Review: certainly not a great show but better than most other sitcoms out there at the moment it reminds of shows like married with children and roseanne as they go to places not traditionally dealt with in sitcoms it's sometimes funny even if you ignore the laugh tracks but not rip roaring hilarious br br some of the characters are pretty funny the gay friend and some of the other drop ins this is also one of the few shows where the characters soliloquy sorry for the butchered spelling actually is effective and funny br br is this an all in the family or seinfeld type show absolutely not however it is certainly better than a show like 'til probably the worst tv show of any type out at the moment br br oh and the mom is not too bad looking and the hilary character is a little hottie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07407008111476898 Review: i haven't seen this funny of a show on fox in a long time and the wait was worth it the kids in the show have something that i can relate to on every episode and even my dad will sit down and watch it it is a show not for all ages that doesn't dumb down for kids it is like still standing but to the next level the stuff that everyone says is stuff that everyone says and actions that everyone does it says stuff that we all think but in a well rounded way of presentation the first time i saw the show i could not believe that it was on fox and that it was allowed to stay on the air after a few episodes from boyfriend choices to boyfriend choices it is well worth the watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979001522064209 Review: now more than ever we need peace love in this world br br this film really showcases the wonderful music of the broadway show and the fabulous choreography of the legendary i saw it again after many years and it still holds up well br br thank you mgm for putting this on dvd i love the option of seeing in widescreen mgm rocks for doing this on many of their dvd releases br br ya gotta love treat williams as berger and john savage as claude they couldn't have picked better actors actresses for this film beverly d'angelo is such a in this film i had forgotten just how hot wow br br the supporting cast is absolutely great br br with the late great nell carter making a singing cameo in a couple of scenes as well as the kooky charlotte ray mrs garrett on of life' br br the story gets a little weak toward the end but the anti war sentiment of the late 60's still holds up and is relevant today br br it's beautifully filmed quite a bit on location and is so colorful and lovely and really brings the spirit of 1968 back on the big screen br br i saw this movie when it was released in 1979 when i was 15 and was moved by it then and it still moves me now at 40 some other reviews on here say they think it should have been made sooner i don't think hollywood was ready to make such a movie back in the late 60's early 70's br br the vietnam war ended in 1975 and the whole thing hit a little too close to home i think for this story to be filmed before it was like in 1969 70 71 br br bravo to director milos foreman i love this film br br it's nice to see it again this time on dvd it never looked better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750218391418457 Review: i have realized that many people have commented on the nature of this show being racist and homophobic but i don't feel that is what this show is about br br the show is about parents who weren't ready for kids and are now not ready for teenagers this show helps to bring humor to a very hard topic that is sometimes over looked br br yes we have all had shows that had families in it for example family matters step by step family ties full house but it always would have the same old recipe to it's episodes cuts from school and gets caught by her father they have a heart to heart conversation and music is played and it's over with a two week that after an dad gets a smile and the show is over where is the comedy in such a situation where is the realism with the war at home you get real situations from a real father type figure most parents that watch this show hear some of the lines the parents put out and they either laugh cause they know they've said it or they nod their heads cause they know they've thought it and never had the guts to say it the war at home has situations that bring out great comedy as a father thinking his son is gay doesn't sound funny most think it makes the father homophobic but the comedy comes in the bumbling father trying to talk to his son to open up what parent knows the right thing to say especially in a situation as this i greatly recommend this show to anyone that i know has a sense of humor and especially to anyone who is a young parent or was young when they had kids you relate to a show like this when you are either Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9541183114051819 Review: i really like this series its funny and unique style of off the wall sometimes controversial comedy is a fresh take on the genre whilst it is a sitcom it stands out due to the what could be awkward subjects br br every aspect has a comedy turn and the show really is very good my favourite part of the program is the rather odd comments of the father dave his rants break the program up and allow a really good flow not perfect because sometimes the comedy isn't laugh out loud funny and the actors sometimes seem to be waiting for an audience response but otherwise this program is good br br i strongly recommend this program and am very sad that it has been cancelled please make another series and finish it properly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9536786675453186 Review: this was one of the few shows that my wife and i agreed on watching i was upset to hear that it was canceled especially because i didn't realize the ratings were so poor as far as i knew it was doing very well with a lot of viewers almost all my friends and most of the people i spoke to watched the show now we are stuck watching either crappy shows or dvd's how bad was the show doing does anyone know the real results of the shows viewings i know that when it went to it was more difficult for me to catch thank g d for br br anyways this was a real surprise to know that there will be no more the war at home if any other networks see this please pick up the show please Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.223379448056221 Review: the war at home is a splendid television series and i don't understand because she has been please something to continue with this very beautiful television series with excellent and marvelous actors good and good situations please we want the third series and even so many new episodes i pray you i would like if possible somehow to make to reach this and mail the interested since i can tell you that here in italy this series is very liked as in other countries of europe chest of for example spain in effects as i have written above what strikes of this television series it is the good of the actors and also the honest one with which numerous matters of true importance are treated i think both one of the best american television series arrive on the italian screens in these last years i pray you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9666692614555359 Review: i'm not from usa i'm from central europe and i think the show is amazingly good it can be easily compared with married with children my title says that it isn't show for conservative public i mean i'm not so liberal but it may be slight difference between european and us cons anyway show is starting to be very popular in our area and it's very bad that it contains only two seasons last episode opens many continuous and funny moments anyway i and many peoples would be glad if that would continue playing the last thing i'm thrilled about this is some moral education very nice packed into humorous scenes i mean i have seen many comedies that has over two and even more minutes of very sad in tragic scenes that absolutely don't fit into comedy war doesn't contain something like that and is made for laughing it's like the simpsons and married whose also don't have any sad or even unfunny moments i'm for my awful knowledge of english but i still hope that you will understand what i meant Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5113794803619385 Review: hilarious show with so many great stories that it reflects the world today as we know it in such a funny way it literally stole my for other shows i laughed so hard that i just found any other comedy shows unfunny the unique confessions of each characters is a great original technique that just makes the show funny and very humorous you may think that this is an average comedy show about hard life with a family that's what i thought at first but i found out that it holds new and unique techniques that completely sets it apart from any other average comedy show michael is a star i sure wish that this show wasn't canceled Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9434290528297424 Review: this show is on brilliant it's a modern day married with children the scripts are witty as they are sprinkled with clever sarcasm they are also realistic dealing with issues that face many parents of teenagers today as well as the on going burden that you might not be the worlds greatest parent and how is the best way to deal with this however at the same time it manages to remain light hearted and fun which with all the drama and action on television these days is a very pleasant and welcome change it is something you can sit down in front of for 30 minutes and relax laugh and relate to it isn't the world's most hilarious comedy yet will make you laugh at least a handful of times an episode michael is brilliant in the lead as dave he fills the big shoes that the heavily sarcastic script requires and then some he and anita have fantastic chemistry and bounce off one another very well this show has a strong future if it is marketed at the correct target audience and put in the right time slot also if fox release it on dvd the following will be stronger and larger as is a classic example with scrubs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783024787902832 Review: like many situation comedies the war at home is getting better with each episode the characters are starting to become real and i believe them as a family i agree with many that the first few episodes were not that funny i thought the show would be canceled for sure but with the of malcolm in the middle and arrested development war provides much needed live action comedy for fox on sunday nights and when compared with the rest of the sitcoms airing right now war is an even better choice br br its appeal at least for me lies in its real situations teenagers have sex not every parent likes how their kids are turning out parents fight and call each other names but rather than relying on being mean like many shows everything is nice in the end which is the number one rule of a good sitcom br br one from the show is the narration during in between scenes the arrested development family guy style of flashbacks work well enough but the narration can be too much br br so anyone who needs something to watch on sunday nights should check out the war at home especially considering what is on the other major networks at that time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9457374811172485 Review: this show is actually pretty good like all shows on tv it has its good episodes and its bad ones br br i have read where people compare this show to married with children and i suppose it is a similar show for the new generation however because of what was expected and allowed on tv in the days of married with children that show was taken to great extremes to show that it was in fact a television show and not meant to be take seriously br br the war at home has the luxury of being a bit more realistic the parents talk to each other like real life parents often do telling their children one thing when they will turn around and do the opposite br br sure some of the content can be considered controversial but i find this show really tries to maintain a sense of honesty like it or not there are a lot of families out there just like this one br br every episode does teach a its just that sometimes the lesson is that you will not find a perfect solution for every problem that a family may encounter and sometimes the solution is to pick the lesser of two evils we all know that in some cases as a parent the only goal you can have is to keep your kids out of really big trouble and hope that they learn right from wrong br br i respect the writers for attempting to keep the show true to life instead of having some magical ending like the family always had Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628795981407166 Review: the war at home is so good it's become my new favourite show me and my carly and april watch this together every sunday and laugh at how true to life it is i love how everyone is so sarcastic and so worried and they dwell on every little issue once someone does something stupid they never live it down and that is soooo how family is the father always on all three kids about every little thing i love how the parents have no idea how to deal with the kids it's so true to real family life and the fact that the parents are so overwhelmed and have no clue how to solve their teenagers problems just puts the show over the top the war at home is so brutally honest and so true to the world we live in that it has become a milestone for sitcoms to come this isn't happy days or the brady bunch this is real life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939411997795105 Review: i have seen this movie more than 50 times in my life and each time i watch it the movie is just as entertaining as it was the first time george berger played by treat williams leads a small group of 1960's 1970's era anti war hippies living at large in new york city this small group happens upon a young man claude bukowski played by john savage who has been drafted into the us army for service in vietnam despite their best efforts to him claude does eventually report for basic training in the army still distressed over his having left them the hippie group steal a car and travel across the usa to visit claude for a couple of hours in the words of george berger to an m p stationed at the entry gate of the army base claude is temporarily stationed at in nevada the outcome is truly touching so i won't spoil it for those who have not yet seen this fantastic movie the musical score is equally fantastic don of the rock group chicago who plays the part of one of the hippies is a not a key character but the movie wouldn't have been the same without him beverly d'angelo who plays sheila franklin an girl who is befriended by the hippie group is sensational in her role a must see film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721505045890808 Review: this is not a great movie as tho the cast especially the kids admirably help to carry along this very sad yet contrived plot it is filled with cliché upon cliché poor family in 50's mid america dying mother alcoholic father 10 children 1 of whom has and an awful decision to be made its very easy to watch and some of the kids performances are moving without being sickly or naff and little frank and steal the show for me with the last scene leaving me no matter how many times i see it a great rainy afternoon movie i recommend to all only those with the hardest of hearts could fail to be moved by it not on a par to choice but a good tv movie equivalent Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8184197545051575 Review: starring ann margret frederic forrest damon donald patricia smith directed by john 12 months to live so little time to plan a future she would not share for the sake of her 10 children she must succeed br br ann margret is the caring mother of 10 young children she is the loving wife of ivan frederic forrest a man almost crippled by she is also dying stricken by a terminal illness she has only a few months left to live her husband tormented by the painful truth turns to the bottle and with a broken heart is forced to accept that he will never be able to cope as a father alone br br and so for the sake of the children she loves so much the young mother must make an decision br br inspired by real life events will love my is a tribute to one woman's courage and strength a story of sacrifice and of a dying mother's undying love br br one of the best films that i have ever seen cried from start to finish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728708267211914 Review: i like a little girl during the ending of this movie and i dare anyone else to hold it together without a sob absolutely heart wrenching stuff yet uplifting at it's core br br a great effort on the part of ann margaret who plays a terminally ill mother of ten who knowing her steel working husband won't be able to support the family when she is gone arranges the of her children before she off the role really deserved an oscar br br you truly feel for this poor family as the dying mother gives her all to ensure that her kids don't end up in a poorly state orphanage system br br if you haven't seen it get it if you can Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8502367734909058 Review: i have nothing but praise for this movie and cast especially ann margaret but more importantly i have praise for my in laws who were are the adoptive parents of warren and frank in real life i met most of the children at wedding in 1989 this is an amazing story and is even more incredible to me knowing the family and what everyone went through it is also enjoyable for me to see how my in laws were portrayed in the movie it was pretty accurate my wife even enjoys seeing some little details such as a toaster that she remembered from her childhood yes it is a hard movie to watch but so amazing and heartfelt br br the beauty of this story for me is how many of the children passed through my in laws lives and as a result of marrying their daughter and having warren as a brother in law how many i have met in mine for the past 20 years this story has been a part of my life because of what my mother in law has shared with me that and knowing warren for what it is worth warren lives in california with his family he married his high school sweetheart who he with at his 20 year high school reunion br br there was a show in the 1980's called that's incredible they had a reunion of the family who also got to meet the cast of the show br br for anyone's interest the dvd is available in great britain and australia it is a tough video to come by here in the united states and i have not been able to find a dvd here yet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601719975471497 Review: ann margret did the best job she has ever done in her history of film making i felt as if she was mrs there might be one or two films of ann i have not seen since her film debut in pocket full of miracles with betty davis in 1961 i feel she has been totally under rated in the industry though she was nominated for an emmy award for this role in who will love my children she was overlooked like she was nominated for an academy award for her roles in carnal knowledge and tommy she was over all i think everyone did a superb acting job including all the children in who will love my children yes it is a sad movie as true stories can be but well worth the time thank you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883589744567871 Review: this movie is based on the true story of iowa housewife lucille who got breast cancer after the birth of her 10th child realizing that the state would take the children away from her ineffectual alcoholic husband she devoted the last year of her life traveling around the state to find new homes for each of the children a terrific script which still holds up 20 years after it was first made the grown children many of whom had not seen each other since their mother died in the late 50's were reunited on that's incredible prior to the film's airing in 1983 barbara stanwyck won the emmy for best actress in a tv movie or mini series but during her acceptance speech she went out of her way to single ann margret out for her moving performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974575400352478 Review: i originally saw this on its premiere in the uk i was by it and it had me in tears all throughout its duration i taped it off the tv for but over the years it's worn out and tv never seem to show it therefore it was a joy to find out that true movies own the copyright and were showing it on their channels this time i taped it onto a dvd so i can enjoy it again and again br br played magnificently by ann margret discovers she has cancer and that it is terminal her husband has and although he is loving he is an alcoholic and would be incapable of taking care of their children after she has gone therefore she has to find new homes for each of her children before she dies br br the acting is top notch the music beautiful and it has stood the test of time wonderfully it still makes me cry if you ever get the chance you would be silly to miss this it is a wonderful film a must see for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.99030601978302 Review: i was still living with my parents when they aired this on dutch tv usually i was the one watching movies with the other's not caring but somehow we all sat down and watched this movie this kinda movie used to be aired at wednesday evening it is the story of a woman who'll die soon but before she dies she wants to make sure her many kids will have the best possible foster parents so we were watching this and my dad the most emotional of the four of us started to cry i followed almost immediately and before long my sister and mother were up too there we were totally moved by this simple but heartbreaking story if you want a good cry this is the one for you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8822004199028015 Review: this has to be the ultimate chick flick ever we taped it off the t v years ago and i've watched it about 30 times over the years i hadn't seen it for about 12 years and just recently watched this movie i'm not lying i cried from the opening credits to the ending credits this movie truly tears your heart out even if you don't have children Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5565159916877747 Review: who will love my children saddest movie i have ever seen definite 10 10 released on tv in 1983 movie has been released on vhs dvd release is a must sooner rather than later mother dying of cancer must find homes for all her children before she dies because her thoughts are that her husband and father of the kids is not capable of caring for them once she has died she manages to find homes for the children except one a young boy whom is not wanted because he suffers from very sad when your not wanted in for a real good tear jerker get your hands on this movie i'm a male even i cried when i watched this movie not to be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.833143949508667 Review: i first saw this film in the early 80's on cable it was unique as a statement about the sixties culture war music race and a bunch of things i'm certain i missed however about a year ago it came back into my life as i started enjoying it with my son he's a little young 9 for a lot of the themes in it but he understands dancing hippies are fun to watch and he gets the idea that end is ironic while i can't think of other films in this genre it does have a stand alone genius i love it also does a unique justice to central park most musicals are lost on me one way or another tommy was over the top and heavy handed in direction oliver seemed like crowd control on the silver screen the wall was so much abstract self important and indulgent dribble but listening to failure of the flesh from hair sounds right for our times today as it did in the eighties as it must have in the sixties truly timeless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551949501037598 Review: i watched this film many years ago on tv and taped it from there i could never really understand why my own mother was upset watching it it was because i was so young at the time i have just sat and watched this film again i now have 2 children of my own and i had to try and fight the tears back but that didn't happen i was crying through most of the film it just to show how different you feel when you have children of your own such an amazing family such a heart wrenching film truly wonderful someone has said about 8 still living any more news are you all still in touch i would love to know touched by the film all over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806581735610962 Review: i saw this movie when it was broadcast on television in february of 1983 i was in the hospital having just given birth to my first and only child i'll refrain from telling you the extent to which i was moved suffice it to say that the memory of the movie has remained with me to this day almost 23 years later i hope i can find a copy of this movie if such a thing was ever made this movie should be remembered fondly by anyone who ever saw it however i must admit that the fact it remains somewhat obscure is just fine by me this way it will always be a small secret to me and those who were also moved by it i never saw ms margaret perform a better part nor have i ever seen her in a more convincing role i will forever respect her just for accepting such a lovely part Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9338730573654175 Review: who will love my children has changed my heart it made me cry all the way through the most i cried with was when the family had to say goodbye to the baby i cried the most with that and each time a child was adopted i cried when they had to say goodbye to their mother it was sad for them to lose their mother i felt sorry for the kid with i was glad he was adopted by the same family as one of his brothers to me that boy i thought was the special one because he was going in a home i feel that i am special because i am in a world with syndrome and sometimes when i feel down i sometimes like to cry i really enjoyed this movie 10 out of 10 a true story very good another movie that would bring tears to your eyes i think would to be with http www imdb com title Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759542942047119 Review: most definitely the saddest movie i have ever seen a must see just so you can walk away and realise just how precious your life and loves are the acting is superb the story line potentially 'real' br br remains a firm favourite of mine even after all this time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8909602165222168 Review: i was just looking up who will love my children to buy when i came across this web site and an entry made by a fellow i am a great fan of this movie and would and have recommended it to all what i found comforting is to find someone else who also finds comfort in the good will of others i also have a son with amongst other things and it is also a fear of mine to think if anything ever happened to me and my husband that someone would not only want to take on just my beautiful 'normal' daughter but my special and gifted son also missing home and being able to relate to people raised with the same values as myself has more meaning than you know living here in the us i have yet to meet anyone who has seen this movie so to all of you reading this if you have not seen it make an effort to do so it is a very moving experience especially for anyone who is a parent or even if you just have a sympathetic bone in your body you will cry and beg after that you will count your and to anyone who has ever been through an experience like or close to this one my heart goes out to you it makes me realize no matter how hard or stressful thing get just remind yourself that there is always someone worse off than you an amazing movie and what makes it more powerful is the fact that it is based on a true story do not be put off by how sad it is at the same time this movie is heart warming and makes you feel encouraged about the strength and goodness of mankind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970349133014679 Review: i saw this movie so long ago but it remains in my memory as the saddest movie ever i cried non stop my mother will not ever watch this movie again because its almost painful to watch anyway apart from that the story isn't exactly complex ann margaret is dying and has to give away her 10 children as if that isn't bad enough it is during the depression and she has to break up the close siblings one by one i guess this was very sad to me because i too am from a very large close knit family and could identify with each child's pain of leaving their mother and siblings br br maybe i am a masochist but i would like to see this movie again because it was well done and the end surprisingly is slightly happy so at least we could smile and sob simultaneously it should come on tv sometime so i can see it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.920072078704834 Review: forget all those sappy romantic movies involving and lip locked couples who somehow manage to go to the great beyond together after a screen lifetime of over simplified unrealistic romance forget all those shameless dog gives its life to save its family flicks although i have to admit that i have a soft spot for them myself forget ricky schroeder already displaying his to overact at a tender age now that one was shameless br br this tv movie which unfortunately never seems to get aired anymore is the all time champion of tear hands down and a well written and well acted story to boot ann margret took a big chance in taking this role nothing flamboyant or sexy about her here and that's a monumental achievement in itself based on a true story she plays a terminally ill mother who chooses to struggle till her dying breath to find good homes for her ten children instead of leaving them in the hands of unpredictable government agencies frederic forrest does a great job as her husband the good hearted but whose and personal demons make him unable to care for the kids br br the film takes us through heart wrenching process of interviewing prospective parents and then watching her kids leave home it also gives us the perspective of the children themselves and of the father grieving over the tragedy taking place now and the one sure to follow and frustrated over his inability to do more the scene in which the youngest of the children steven is taken to his new home is the most heart breaking i've ever watched now i grew up as a hopeless romantic and have spent the many years since then growing myself a harder more cynical shell i usually find more to mock than to empathize with in the sentimental cinematic tripe upon us these days but this gem from the early 1980's still me br br i really wish that someone with a lick of marketing sense would release a dvd version of this drama among the special features one needs to include the emmy awards the following year a m was nominated for this role but the award for best dramatic actress went to barbara stanwyck for thorn birds in what has to be one of the greatest moments in what is now a truly drab awards show stanwyck broke into tears during her acceptance speech and out ann margret i love you which brought ann m to tears br br one final note the imdb rating for who will love my children is 6 4 as of this writing however over 75 of the ratings are in the 8 10 range mostly whatever kind of system this site uses to the overall ratings of the movies listed by imdb it completely misses the mark on this one this one is the of all time and a darn good tv movie to boot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.951548159122467 Review: i may be a good old boy from virginia in the confederate states of america but this man does it for me that mustache gets me up i remember when i first saw a video of his that girl he beat was amazing the depth of his acting when they cut to his facade was a new level of masculinity it reminds me of the of our mt if i could ask him one question it would be if you were a hot dog would you eat yourself will be doing a reunion tour take note from the greats like gordon true music from the heart never fades away la john denver my friend o f f l fan for life Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8943033218383789 Review: first of all i should point out that i really enjoyed watching this documentary not only it had great music in it but the shots and the editing were also wonderful however all these positive things about the film does not change the fact that it plays to the east meets west cliché that bothers many like myself okay this film tells the story of traditional and contemporary turkish music in a very stylish manner which is a good thing something that would show ignorant europeans and americans that this country is not just about murdering and however the problematic of the film is that it looks at what it defines as east from the eyes of the west i mean like one jazz musician says in the film maybe there is no east and west maybe it is just a myth a lie created by the ruling leaders of western countries in order to keep fear and hostility alive so that they could continue ruling the world and keep the cash flowing br br why don't you think about that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95069819688797 Review: i have been away from istanbul for the last 10 years during that time i constantly lived in london when i have seen the movie i realised how much i am i am not just from turkey i am a part of turkey one of my part is istanbul the sound of the istanbul the people of the istanbul br br probably faith akin thought that he has done great musical documentary but i must say it is more than that it is about putting nice blend of vastly different cultures approaches politics into a delicious pot br br as we all know turkey to be precise istanbul is always comes and goes between being eastern or western city as one of the band member said istanbul is a bi cultural city but much more a eastern city because we always tried to be a western city it shows we've never been one br br this movie will catch from very first second music is excellent people are fascinating especially and singers band members it is nice to see you all at a small cinema in wood green Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773660898208618 Review: the largest crowd to ever see a wrestling event in the us took place at wrestlemania 6 over 93 000 people showed up to break the rolling stones indoor record and this event didn't disappoint at all maybe the biggest match of all time took place as the immortal hulk defended his world title against the ultimate warrior there are over 12 matches in all so you get tons of action Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8856335878372192 Review: a european musician and composer sets out to capture the musical diversity of istanbul a lover of experimenting with sound alexander of the german band the streets of istanbul with his mobile recording studio and magic mike to an inspired portrait of turkish music his voyage leads to the discovery of a broad spectrum ranging from modern electronic rock and hip hop to classical as he wanders through this seductive world alex collects impressions and tracks by artists such as neo psychedelic band baba fusion orient expressions rock groups and maverick rocker answer to public enemy performers istanbul style digital renowned canadian folk singer street performers singer the elvis of and legendary and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704309701919556 Review: the bridge the sound of is one of the best music documentaries that i have seen lately and is more than a film about music it is also a musical love declaration about a fabulous city one of the greatest city in europe and the world one of the most important cities for europe history and for islam the city that may bridge in the future europe and the middle east or may once again as is already happened in history the between two worlds br br then there is the music the interesting approach that the film takes with regard to music is that it starts from modern music and we hear a lot of good rock and rap in the first third of the film an then like a backwards move in time the soundtrack takes us to the roots to turkish traditional music to commercial romances and to the exotic instruments that are basic elements in the landscape of turkish music in such a complex and conflict ridden country as turkey is the film does not avoid some of the political aspects like censorship introduced by the military rule in the 80s or the relevance of the songs of the minorities especially the one one of the best musical moments is actually provided by a singer with a fantastic voice singing in a cathedral shaped turkish bath br br one gets to love the city and its music by the end of the viewing and hearing of this film i have never been to istanbul but after having seen this film i am sure that i want to visit this place soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9312693476676941 Review: this is a great documentary and above comments make a brief summary of how great it was so i won't repeat the same compliments but faith akin being an turkish oriented guy who probably knows about that country more than an ordinary european falls into the trap of that other western artists usually fall but come on man you are turkish blooded and your movie could be deeper and could describe what's beyond old town it's a missed opportunity for that reason performances by and are peek of the movie and a very talented and bad ass turkish rapper makes some trash talk about american gangsta rappers which i totally agree i will recommend this movie to my american friends Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9287919402122498 Review: turkish german director faith head on the edge of heaven follows german musician and head on soundtrack composer alexander of to istanbul for this documentary which delves into the modern music scene of the city from to indie rock and was screened out of competition at the 2005 cannes film festival br br alexander makes for an amiable guide as he travels around istanbul with a mobile recording studio and a microphone in hand where he runs into and records the likes of classic rocker rapper singer singer and pop star as well as rock bands baba and br br the director has pulled together a diverse collection of popular performers and ground breaking acts from what was at the time a highly competitive short list to give an eclectic account of modern turkish music as seen from the streets of its cultural capital which will and entertain even if at times it seems a little rushed and unfocused br br music can reveal to you everything about a place Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707109928131104 Review: turkish culture is complete with lots of different cultures different cultures have different styles of music istanbul is like the mixture of turkey it has mostly the same language but different this documentary shows us these different kinds of music with different and different instruments you can watch with singers and groups their performances their daily life and learn their thoughts of music the movie includes not only the music of istanbul but the life in istanbul how people communicate and what they eat and drink the surprising part is although i live in istanbul i learned lots of things from this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730597734451294 Review: istanbul is a big crowded city between europe and asia too many types of people living together there for hundred years in this documentary movie you can see how music can give description about the culture of the owner race br br you would be able to hear too many types of music including rock hip hop alternative and more some of the musicians are famous in turkey some of them are famous also in europe the rest are just street musicians their music tell viewers different faces of a city br br impressive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651151299476624 Review: this movie is one of the most memorable films i have seen i went reluctantly with a turkish friend who recommended it i am not a very enthusiastic of music documentaries but when a woman banned for years from singing in turkey sings her piece the theater was in awe i would give my all to hear a cd recording of this haunting gorgeous song and she is just one of many artist interviewed and recorded speaking of their experiences of performing in istanbul even now a month later i remember the footage of singing in an auditorium and i try to remember the music as it echoed in the cinema well done to faith akin the director of this film and his great idea to capture the many splendid sounds of such a city it would certainly encourage me to visit istanbul Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805708527565002 Review: i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed at first there is a gentle breeze and the leaves on the trees softly sway out there far away the bells of water carriers ring i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed then suddenly birds fly by of birds high up with a and cry while the are drawn in the fishing grounds and a woman's feet begin to in the water i am to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed the grand serene and cool an at the of the market yards are full of while bang and at the docks spring winds bear the smell of sweat i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed still giddy from the of the past a seaside mansion with dingy is fast asleep amid the din and drone of southern winds i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed a pretty girl walks by on the sidewalk four letter words and songs rude remarks something falls out of her hand it is a rose i guess i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed a bird round your skirt on your brow is there sweat or not i know are your lips wet or not i know a silver moon rises beyond the pine trees i can sense it all in your throbbing i am listening to istanbul intent my eyes closed br br for you br br for you my fellow humans everything is for you nights are for you days are for you daylight is for you moonlight is for you leaves in the moonlight wonder and wisdom in the leaves myriad greens in daylight yellow is for you and pink the feel of the skin on the palm its warmth its the comfort of lying down for you are all the greetings and the in the harbor names of the days names of the months fresh paint on is for you feet hands sweat on bullets fired on graves are for you and and and death sentences are for you everything is for you br br sea nostalgia br br sail along my dreams over the ships in a feast of color and poor me yearning for the sea year in year out i gaze and weep i recall my first sight of the world through a shell i open the water and the sky and the of lump fish my blood still flows where the slit my skin what a mad speed plunge was ours into the high seas on the foam foam bears no malice like lips whose adultery with men is no disgrace br br sail along our dreams over the ships in a feast of color and poor me yearning for the sea year in year out br br br br i could not have said anything better than what said about istanbul about this movie all i have is praise a very nice and balanced introduction to a city and its music that connected asia europe and africa at one point of time Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4875977337360382 Review: will herr den gut br br first of all i didn't know how diverse the sound of istanbul i live in turkey faith akin and alexander have made a different approach for turkish music narrating performing seeing istanbul and istanbul music from a foreigner aspect had given the real meaning of the music itself br br in this movie i had found out how different our turkish culture is how interesting our performers are and how much respect they deserve unfortunately no one have been able to serve this kind of documentary before Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7965357303619385 Review: german born turkish director faith akin captures in his film the endless variety of the different styles in music and songs in istanbul a city that is a bridge between east and west a city that is uniquely located on both sides of the in europe and in asia represented by who performs her own brand of gospel music passionate and we are introduced to to who has been called the elvis of music sounds of music are heard everywhere in the city as faith akin takes us into underground clubs to the street performers and to recording sessions german alexander who comes to istanbul to play and to learn about turkish music quotes to understand the place you have to listen to the music it plays fine documentary does just that gives us 90 minutes of music that helps to cross the bridges for me watching the movie was especially interesting because i recently visited istanbul as a part of my vacation and spent four days there the city fascinated me by its images colors crowds and visual beauty now i can add the sounds of music to the ever changing portrait of istanbul Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679710865020752 Review: spoilers ahead br br great were still a few years away but this one was certainly good with lots of good matches and one great match br br demolition was always at their best at wrestlemania i'm glad their last i refuse to include the other version was a win over the colossal connection i liked the gag of andre never in br br few fans know that this was the first time anyone ever beat mr perfect for some reason feat was never recognized or the fact that he did it pretty easily br br the hart win over the was the shortest in history including the 24 9 second match between king kong bundy and s d jones br br i'm glad jake and dibiase got to fight at wrestlemania this made up for the fact that the feud had to be put on hold for so long br br i expected the big feud to heat up but the just him as good as was as a heel he was just great as a face he was always intense and obviously loved his job br br if the warrior just had a better work and maybe tried to learn to wrestle he would have been a great wwf champion br br worth a watch especially since the boring matches are too short to complain about and the tag team matches are all very exciting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705508947372437 Review: there are questions that sometimes over us and have no answer two women progressively find themselves in each other's arms as corny as the expression sounds that is exactly what happens and that they cannot answer their own question as to what defines their relationship when their very own society has no name to what they are deepa somewhat mis titled fire is the first of a loosely connected trilogy here linked by the theme of the elements and more symbolic than consuming fire as erotic passion does not make an appearance here since the women the older and more feminine radha shabana azmi and the younger more masculine tempered sita das come to realize they share a lot more than common ideas and affection for each other and stand for what they believe is their passion for each other despite the opposition faced by their very traditional husbands and families as in water fire is deeply spiritual even if it technically falls into the mode of sentimental melodrama where water much like the weight of the word carries a stronger meaning that ultimately transcends its definition even so it's a very beautiful picture and a strong voice from a strong director Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9579518437385559 Review: by watching this film you will not only explore the turkish music but will also explore the city of istanbul with wonderful pictures and scenes from all over the important regions of the city there are lots of delightful conversations with all sorts of musicians and their thoughts about music culture there is also discussions about the mixture of east and west like istanbul has how they make their music how do they see themselves comparing to other country's musicians it consists the music of baba the turkish queen of music an important work of art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794562458992004 Review: faith akin has made me realize once more the of my passion for this city called istanbul being addressed as a city of cultural faith akin has contributed to that addressing through the of music performed in the film what's more the climax of the film in my opinion is the scene where a turkish music diva sings at age 86 as well as she had done in her younger years and rolls the glass in the air without pouring out one drop which is a traditional act in culture she is just marvellous a turkish pop singer with her mystical and meaningful looks at the end of her song which gives the film its turkish title makes the scene no less than a climax last but not least the wonderful scenery of istanbul can make you feel nostalgic if you are away beware Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9047496318817139 Review: if you're a fan of turkish and middle eastern music you're in great luck this film is a documentary of current music in istanbul spanning the traditional to the modern it's very good you could not do better if you went to istanbul yourself we get interviews with concert clips of modern musical icons a road show with a gypsy audience turkish hip hop surprisingly very very good and much much more some of the best female i've ever heard a woman singing in a steam bath who will rip your heart out lots of social and political background if this is your thing you'll have a grand time i could barely sit still in the theatre br br cd soundtrack now available on amazon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705554842948914 Review: like many other commentators here i went in expecting a taste of music that would satisfy my curiosity and got more than i asked for i heard and saw a powerful exquisite sometimes haunting sometimes touching lyrical sentimental in the truest way and absolutely stunning blend of music and musicians reminded me a lot of some forms of indian music east indian but at the same time was very very different br br starting from the the first track by baba to the singer what a voice to to the jam session or ' as we call it in india in the small turkish bar ft big fan now i enjoyed every minute and wished it wouldn't end br br one of the best music commentaries i have seen and heard in a long time br br i am craving for a cd of the sound track and hope i can find it online somewhere soon and also for old and latest albums from baba br br a day later the music is still etched in my brain and i don't want it to go away turkey and specifically istanbul now seem such beautiful and exciting places and i am going to start saving today to go take it in br br faith akin this is a gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836069345474243 Review: prize winning 2004 movie head on die depicted the chaotic world of a self destructive but dynamic turkish german rocker named this documentary is an of head on and explores the range of music one might find in istanbul today if one were as energetic and curious as german avant rock musician alexander of the group who arranged the sound track and performed some of the music for head on and had the assistance of a film crew and turkish speakers provided by director akin you get everything from rap to the most traditional turkish classical song with rock music and turkish pop in between it's as chaotic and open ended a world as one where east is east and west is west but the meet br br like istanbul itself which sits on the edge between europe and asia and brings the two worlds together while remaining this is a that includes turkish pop turkish traditional songs jazz musicians and group of street lively and offbeat shots of istanbul street life and some talk on camera about and some personal and musical history by singers and musicians working out of the grand hotel de in quarter where stayed at the end of head on while looking for his beloved around the city with crew and equipment interviewing people and recording their music br br he begins with some loud rock by the neo psychedelic band baba – these are musicians he with while putting together head score and he stands in here for the absent and by turkish including brave female rappers – thus causing some to walk out of the theater early on and miss the predominantly and easy to listen to sounds that makes up the bulk of the film head narrative excesses were tempered periodically by musical interludes performed by a traditional turkish orchestra sitting outdoors on the other side of the gives us the opportunity to meet and hear performances by some of the best known living turkish singers including a lady in her late eighties whose aging elegant musicians remind one of the way the great egyptian umm used to perform gets songwriter movie star to do a striking solo on the long he's written all his songs on and persuades the now elusive great to do a special performance of one of her most famous songs memory of istanbul this is a coup and so is the lament by a beautiful recorded in a bath whose are spectacular if only they could have turned down the heat – singer and faces stream with sweat there is also a young canadian woman fluent in turkish who sings turkish traditional with expression and the sound mix is of high quality throughout one would like to see a sequel many great of turkish popular and classical music have necessarily been left out br br film released summer 2005 and shown at festivals in 2005 and 2006 opened at the film center in new york city in june 9 2006 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897011518478394 Review: it is a very great film documentary about istanbul and their people and it's music of every kind editing and the success of the director is very impressive i've been interested with faith akin since i saw the die head on and i admired his work very much but this one has been the most touching one for me so i'm here writing this it is not just about or something like that it is a very good biography of a city and how music stay alive in it we can say there are views of many people and so very variant ideas about even life and love i liked it very much and i thing anyone and everyone should see it not only but especially the ones anyhow related with turkey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9047650694847107 Review: this is such an exciting documentary it was by far one of the most fun films i've ever seen i highly recommend it to anyone it's such a fun look at different musical styles exciting people at the crossroads between modern and traditional that is istanbul and great cinematography that captures beautiful scenes in istanbul and watching the film made me want to book a flight for istanbul right away br br great footage of a turkish rapper br br also his sister rapping she is awesome br br priceless performances by amazing turkish musicians br br the gorgeous voice of singing in br br and amazing and signing of a gypsy group from br br last but not least istanbul bands mixing turkish music and rock as well as trance music baba orient expressions and others Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814457297325134 Review: this film offers you a fascinating trip through one of the most exiting cities of today istanbul and its musicians do not expect a compilation of turkish folklore or anything like that alexander a german musician and member of the cult band travels to istanbul to get to know the music scene his sparse voice overs of what he experiences are a guiding line through the film but mainly german turkish director faith akin lets various artists from istanbul do the talking and of course their music br br you meet a variety of personalities big stars and street musicians young and old people playing many different musical styles but this movie does not only introduce you to the sound of istanbul it also draws a compelling picture of istanbul today and how turkey has ahead in the last decade the film its protagonists with subtle humour but never without respect all of them share a passion for music and the belief in its power br br akin again shows his talent to portray diversity when he brings you close to completely different musical scenes after his award winning feature film die head on faith akin proves with crossing the bridge that he is equally able to touch entertain and guide his audience in a documentary if you have never been in istanbul you will want to go there after having seen the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669311046600342 Review: crossing the bridge the sound of istanbul received one of the most applause from the audience when it ended and very so i did not expect too much from a musical documentary but the movie proved to be much more than that it was also a visual documentary of istanbul with stark contrasts of old and new western and eastern poor and rich modern and traditional black and white photographs of old istanbul by world famous photographer were exceptional but of course main theme was music and by god what a variety of it it was in a way similar to vistas social club the love and the respect of the interviewer alexander here replacing ray for the musicians from the screen and engulfed us all the music was mostly very interesting the jazz session by a group of gypsies in a small western turkish town was mind blowing i will not be surprised if the travel agents start getting group requests for after the movie is released but i most loved who looked amazingly elegant in a sort of burlesque way and whilst tipping her declared my voice and i are 86 years old well done faith akin i bet there are many more turkish musicians who are feeling left out go for volume ii please Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9474633932113647 Review: this is a movie about the music that is currently being played in istanbul istanbul was the center of the two old world superpowers the empire and the empire today it is a of almost 10 million so it is to no ones surprise that a lot of music is being played in istanbul with a great variety of voices styles and influences from everywhere on the globe it is turkish music of course and i was fascinated by turkish music ever since i bought my first record long time ago the movie features different singers and bands spoken comments from the musicians nicely illustrate the music being played and the social context in modern turkey for my perspective the most interesting comments were from furthermore the movies shows urban scenery mainly from istanbul which is very pleasant to watch br br crossing the bridge is listed as a documentary and it includes music from minorities e g and other important topics are omitted such as turkish jazz music or music of the and greeks br br this movie is strongly recommended for lovers of the music and culture of turkey the the eastern mediterranean and the middle east it may also be worthwhile for those with a keen interest in the global effects of musical styles such as rock and roll or hip hop Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9480410814285278 Review: this event defined an era of wrestling entertainment that i believe is not today the colorful characters in their stereotypical garb brought a certain charm to the show that has since been raped by society and wrestling had a bit of an innocence back then a kid could watch it without watching an episode of jerry springer br br looking back now i was 5 at the time although i loved both warrior and hogan i think i enjoyed warrior more because of his mystique hogan was the branded hero who an impressive public image the ultimate warrior on the other hand was a masked man of few words an out of the limelight hero for a different audience br br this rivalry was so exciting as a kid because of this in me it out for each i had a place for both of them because there was bloodshed too in this long heavy battle the stakes were high at least to me as a kid on a similar note because of hogan's defeat this made him more human i remember feeling kind of sorry for him br br all of these emotions at play in the juvenile boy's soap opera made wrestlemania such a great time to witness this game Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8463549613952637 Review: a rare lengthy kinski feature role as crazy johnny sex crazed outlaw who is wanted in san francisco character is obsessed with raping women a sexual predator in the old west who has nothing more but stealing raping and killing on his mind this movie maybe a major disappointment for many spaghetti western fans but not for many klaus fans overall it had two things going for it a great performance from klaus kinski and a great music score by br br another story line which needed much more work done to it to be but still fun to watch br br it would be nice to see this movie redone in the future since most old movies are being re made nowadays Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8449472784996033 Review: klaus kinski popped up in a number of spaghetti westerns throughout the 60's and early 70's he was usually cast in secondary parts as nasty villains kooky klaus lands himself a juicy lead role as crazy johnny a foul and deranged sex maniac who comes up with a plan to a lovely heiress in order to obtain her considerable inheritance johnny and his gang become wanted after the plan goes awry writer director mario costa ably crafts a compelling portrait of a severely sick and twisted piece of low life work the plot unfolds at a steady pace the tone is appropriately gritty and serious and the exciting action scenes are staged with real skill and the shoot outs in rock are especially gripping and thrilling ironically dressed in white oozing oily charisma from every rotten and jumping on beautiful women every chance he gets johnny makes for a creepy and monstrous brute kinski is simply spectacular as this gloriously repellent character he receives fine support from the luscious as sweet fiery saloon girl juanita steven as the cheery giovanni as ruthless band gang leader machete as smart lawyer gary and paolo as johnny's sensible parter glen kudos are also in order for moody and spirited score well worth seeing for kinski fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710095524787903 Review: buffalo bill hero of the far west director mario unsavory spaghetti western the beast with klaus kinski could only have been produced in europe hollywood would never dared to have made a western about a sexual predator on the prowl as the protagonist of a movie never mind that kinski is ideally suited to the role of johnny he plays an individual entirely without sympathy who is ironically dressed from head to toe in a white suit pants and hat this low budget has nothing about it the typically breathtaking spanish scenery around is nowhere in evidence instead costa and his director of photography luciano who shot another kinski western and god said to cain this horse opera in rather mundane setting around italy and monte falls river italy nevertheless the beast qualifies as a western because it deals with wholly unscrupulous characters and the action could be classified as film noir because the hero and heroine are trapped by intolerable circumstances that them to resort to criminal activities predictably their well laid plans owing largely to the kinski character indeed the kinski character resembles a wily e coyote type character consistently he struggles to have sex with several beautiful women but either or outlaws each of his efforts ultimately the beast amounts to a tragic character study brimming with irony the orchestral score sounds as if it were lifted by the tony anthony western the stranger returns the mario costa screenplay takes place on the western frontier between san diego and mexico that is being terrorized by a notorious mexican bandit called machete giovanni of we still kill the old way and his gang they prey on the stagecoach and nobody is safe from their the first time that we see johnny he pauses to himself at a stream and spots a gorgeous looking woman washing clothes he creeps up behind her and attacks her but a bigger man armed with a rifle intervenes and he has to flee he shows up in a nearby town and a snuff snorting gunslinger recruits him to help ambush a wealthy man mr powers on the trail and rob him they wind up killing him and getting no money mr snuff accidentally leaves his snuff box at the scene of the crime and the sheriff on suspicion of murder shoots his accomplice from his hotel room so that he doesn't have to worry about being in the crime br br meanwhile a young couple in love are having trouble making their way in the world steven of requiem for a bounty killer lives a mexican couple on their ranch and helps them raise their real son juan in the village lovely girlfriend juanita of stranger in sings and dances in the and juanita plan to marry but the last place that juanita wants to settle down is on a dusty ranch she dreams of living in the city but life in the city requires more money than either or she has they team up with a blond outlaw name glen paolo of shoot the living and pray for the dead and they plan to kidnap mr daughter nancy when she comes to get her inheritance glen makes the fatal mistake of johnny to help them because glen knows that johnny needs the money to get women br br they daughter and keep her at a remote cabin with johnny standing guard over her meantime juanita as daughter and shows up in town to get the money from attorney gary of blood and black but he grows suspicious because juanita doesn't look anything like he remembered nancy his six gun and warns that they have kidnapped nancy unfortunately for and juanita can only lay his hands on 50 thousand because machete has struck such fear into the hearts of everybody that the total inheritance cannot be shipped through the territory by stagecoach meanwhile back at the cabin horny johnny tries to rape nancy but she him knows him out with a chair on the pretense of needing to be alone while she after she knocks him unconscious she steals a and drives it back to town johnny recovers pursues her and murders her about the same time that glen juanita and meet him on the trail they inform johnny about the complications created by reign of terror and give him 12 thousand as his cut of the money is aghast at the sight of nancy's corpse and threatens johnny naturally johnny guns him down in cold blood on the spot br br things really begin to as the law in san diego sets out to capture machete glen and juanita return to mexico while johnny attacks two women at a ranch and narrowly escapes getting caught he rides to mexico finds a whore and is going down on her when a bounty a revolver in his face johnny confesses that he knows where they can find more money if they will release him men follow up on johnny's tip and capture juanita the villagers join to attack machete and johnny rescues juanita but she dies later on after a big shoot out is left standing alone now machete and his men against his step parents not only killing them but also little juan everything that and juanita dreamed up having goes up in clouds of gun smoke for an unhappy ending johnny dies and never gets to his lust if you think about uncompromising the beast emerges as an interesting character study and an exercise in film noir in a western setting where everybody is punished Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8810532689094543 Review: lloyd hamilton was one of the most imaginative and among the funniest of all the silent film comedians why is he utterly forgotten unfortunately the original negatives for a large percentage of his films were lost when the fox warehouse burnt in the early 1930s hamilton was not handsome or graceful like chaplin keaton and lloyd nor was he like raymond griffith and unlike harry langdon and again chaplin hamilton did not try for audience sympathy br br however his films were hugely popular at the time of their original release and they remain hilarious today oscar levant once claimed that he asked chaplin if there was any other comedian whom he'd ever and chaplin instantly named lloyd hamilton the character most frequently portrayed by hamilton on screen a flat capped naff with hand gestures and a duck like walk was later adapted by vaudeville comedian eddie teri father and further adapted by jackie gleason as his 1950s tv character 'the poor br br 'the movies' directed by roscoe arbuckle is one of hamilton's most innovative shorts and it's hilarious we first see him as a country boy bidding farewell to his family outside their cottage on his way to the big city then he steps away from the cottage and we see that it's in the big city with traffic all round him br br eventually our hero ends up at a restaurant uncredited but it's the cafe in downtown l a where all the movie actors eat between takes there's an amusing gag when hamilton's character meets three actors in costume and makeup as presidents washington lincoln and roosevelt this gag would have been funnier if the looked more like the originals finally our lad seats himself at a table hoping to meet a celebrity sure enough entering the restaurant and sitting at the very next table is a big movie star none other than lloyd hamilton there's a very well made double exposure shot the join is nearly invisible when lloyd hamilton as himself greets lloyd hamilton as the country boy br br sadly hamilton's peak period of creativity was very brief he began his film career in crude slapstick films as one half of a double act ham and bud opposite bud duncan and had a brief and blazing period of stardom in shorts during the late silent period sound movies were not kind to hamilton and he was quickly shoved down the cast list in some crude early talkies then he died young fortunately 'the movies' is quite funny and a splendid introduction to this unique style i'll rate it 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641607403755188 Review: yes i know roscoe arbuckle didn't like to be called but i couldn't resist the joke br br this is a fine lloyd hamilton short from his peak period directed by roscoe the two work together with lots of good gags and usual attention to the details of shooting the picture in an interesting manner most comedians preferred flat lighting and a still camera to make them more interesting roscoe uses a couple of long tracking shots and some nice camera trickery to tell his story and to show ham as a fine actor as well as a talented comedian br br this story plays with some interesting themes like lloyd's classic move along here it's about perceptions of reality and the confusion that movies make of them or you might choose to ignore such issues and laugh your head off Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6698803305625916 Review: when i saw this movie at age 6 it was in the section at video because it was animation we watched it and it was a whole different ball game a very violent story and graphic deaths are very entertaining and compelling but not for children avoid for family viewing my mom nearly had a heart attack and ripped the video apart Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3849789500236511 Review: this was a great anime true the animation is old but its still worth watching and has a better plot than ninja scroll the problem that it was kinda long br br japanese movie star who played from last samurai played the main character and it was directed by who did galaxy express and metropolis br br the anime has some good animation for an old anime interesting characters like the main villain and and of course lets not forget the beautiful musical scores in the film br br all in all this movie is worth watching for fans of anime animation in general action and samurai ninja flicks despite the lows in the film that didn't the film from being a great film to watch br br don't miss this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762377738952637 Review: this is an excellent anime movie it is well animated has a good intricate plot and very good music i understand that some may think of it as a little long but i think that it is a good length and the animation is good traditional anime br br three characters br br the way they use is for example the body double showing up at all these locations adds to the ominous tone of the movie the design of is good too the way he looks as a monk and in the end scene the armour he is wearing br br the old man is down to earth and a very likable character when meets him it's a turning point in the movie br br the who clan saves life twice he stays in the background most of the movie though but he is really one of the heroes of the movie br br the plot the plot is good it is traditional without being unoriginal the historical time it is acted out in is interesting the restoration the treasure is sought after by to restore the while when finds it he uses it to help the anti forces overthrow the br br the way tricks is interesting and has sort of a hamlet feel to it there is also a sweet irony to the fact that if had not gotten to become a i don't think that he had been able to kill him in the end maybe by but not hand to hand combat weapons br br the plot with all the death makes it mostly very dark but there's some light moments when we see some of childhood memories all in all it's a good dark intricate plot br br the music the opening theme for example is very good with the electric guitar and drums they occasionally in that piece use what i believe to be drums but i'm not sure br br there is a lot of good music like the one played while they are traveling to the i believe the piece is called and has an incredible flute in it the flute might be a pan flute but more probably a br br the end theme no is calm and delicate the vocals are beautiful and so is the song in general br br the animation br br the animation while good is not perfect and the blood that runs down the characters do sometimes appear to be orange the transitions are interesting and i think some transitions are very nice one example of a nice transition is when and the are running there is the sunset in the background and the music is playing the transition is simple but effective and has a nice feeling too it br br my final words i think that the plot the animation the music and the characters make this into one of the best anime movies i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817711114883423 Review: i enjoyed this for a couple of reasons the emotional was at times confusing and resolved but the blend of newsreel footage with the film's narrative was often compelling the other element that i appreciated was the depiction of the werewolves the fanatical nazis who continued the fight after the formal surrender i don't know of another film that deals with them they assassinated of on palm sunday 1945 for example and did create problems for the occupation the film then challenges the sanitized version of victory and occupation with some gritty realities the human issues are presented not so much through the characters here but through the historical reality that was gripping those who had survived hitler both conquered and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9345502257347107 Review: samuel fuller knows war and is one of the only directors in american movie history who could accurately portray the horrific experiences of it in a form like the motion picture his and idealism if that sounds a little odd to mix together work for him as a storyteller and at the same time he's always out to tell the truth however brutal or put into melodramatic it can get however deals with the post war experience as we only get in the opening scenes the big boom of war in bold for a point the opening shot is like one big exclamation point that seems to continue on into the rest of the scenes a dead soldier on the ground the camera pans up we see another soldier shot down in war torn terrain simple direct language then fuller the intensity with something interesting the title song played over the opening credits as both irony and sincerity and then beethoven music over a shoot out between americans and the nazis sgt david brent james best is shot the battle goes on and then it transitions to him being treated for his wounds br br it might lead one to believe that this will be a somewhat conventional ww2 flick somewhat in that one usually wouldn't find beethoven and later on to an extent wagner put into these images but this isn't the case instead fuller makes this a kind of movie though not at all in the sense that 'this soldier comes home injured and so on and so instead of really going home brent stays on in germany as he's fallen head over heels for the woman helga susan cummings pretty good at pulling off the german accent and wants to work in a smaller capacity in the military so he can marry her what he doesn't realize is that a she wants him more for money so she can get food for herself and brother however this gets complex emotionally at the point of revelation to the slightly naive but heartfelt brent and b there's an underground hitler youth sect called the werewolves who want to pick right up off where hitler ended starting small despite argument within the group by attacking the very government that's now embedded in germany to give them as brent describes a blood transfusion with this plus footage from the trials and as narrated i think by fuller himself a quick no punches pulled history of the nazi war crimes piece by piece we get a multi look at a society in the dire of an immediate post war environment while handled it his own way with germany year zero fuller tackles it with layers first there's the love story or what is the tragic downfall of a man who can't see anything past what he thinks should be reasonable that it's his wife and a child on the way that he can't leave until the revelation that he's partly been baker and cummings along with harold as young confused brother perform at with the utmost detail to emotions these aren't very easy b movie parts though they could've been that then another layer is the political one the struggle of a society to come to grips with being conquered and a mentality which is made to be sure by fuller in respect to making the nazi's a total no gray area thing they're evil particularly when they cancel out reason to meet their ends br br and finally there's the layer of style which is strangely absorbing this is probably one of fuller's films which isn't a bad thing considering it's one of his best written scripts as the characters don't talk simply or in too many platitudes with the exception of a small scene where two characters talk about the hitler youth as juvenile delinquents which is actually according to fuller's autobiography probably another layer to consider in the subtext and the 50s period of movies and fuller shoots this almost in a real european style when he's not going for fight scenes or battles as the editing isn't always very fast and sometimes a cut won't happen for a full minute or longer there's an odd tension that grows out of this especially when there's something said by a character that gets another one wild eyed or suspicious fuller could easily go for a big close up but there's a more sinister cold quality to not moving away from two people in a conversation without a simple over the shoulder deal but when it requires it like the big brawl outside the american military office or the footage spliced into memories of the werewolves fuller can be as stunning as ever br br very hard to find but extremely worth it if either a fan of the director's or of ww2 movies set in germany or even just a history buff is an intellectual experience and a strong emotional one with a cast that is better than expected from a b movie and an attitude towards the that is equally damning and thought provoking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9433082342147827 Review: in the 1980s in wrestling the world was simple hulk hogan would take on roddy piper or bobby cronies or ted dibiase and come out victorious more often than not occasionally he would get an ally like randy savage in 1988 but mostly it was all about hulk hogan vs bobby and that's the way it should be br br but on this night that was about to change a new champion a man who the wwe thought would be their man for the 90s was it didn't work out but the wwe was right about one thing was finished and a new order needed to be established br br this historic wrestlemania the first to be held outside america kicked off with rick martel defeating b never really had a lot of luck at wrestlemania and was taken down in short order here br br next up the colossal connection andre the giant and put their tag team titles on the line against demolition ax and smash and lost new tag team champions br br next match saw earthquake defeat hercules hercules was another fellow who didn't really have a lot of luck at wrestlemania plenty of luck for beefcake as he ended mr streak well i guess someone had to end it br br roddy piper and bad news brown fought to a double count out in a slow but fun match next up the hart foundation defeated and boris in 19 seconds not really a match unfortunately the barbarian then defeated tito in a short match br br the american dream dusty rhodes and then defeated the macho king randy savage and queen sherri in a messy mixed tag match this was the only female wrestling really going on in the wwe at this point of time br br next up was a fun match as the rockers marty and shawn defeated the orient express in a fast paced encounter there were a lot of good tag teams at this point in time jim then beat dino bravo in a nothing match br br next ted dibiase put his most cherished possession the million dollar championship on the line against jake roberts roberts was distracted by virgil and counted out allowing ted to retain his title in an entertaining match and one of the longer matches on the show br br next up the twin towers collide as the big defeats in short order this is followed by rick rude winning a short match with jimmy br br finally we come to the main event with hulk hogan putting the wwe title on the line against champion the ultimate warrior this is an entertaining back and forth match won by the warrior after hogan missed a leg drop the crowd was extraordinary and the match was a great spectacle br br and so the torch was passed but would the ultimate warrior prove to be the champion the wwe hoped he would be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675654768943787 Review: one of fuller's a combat veteran himself early works of average quality but accurately hits on the many conflicting aspects of life in postwar germany the main character starts the movie in as a sgt with c co which really did end the war in munich as in the movie same unit in the previous month had fought heavily in and then liberated part of the facility to the the movie may seem confusing by flip between showing the good bad of the german people but anyone who has been there or at least well read on it would know that most of what is portrayed in the movie are things that really did happen in 45 47 germany the only inaccuracy i noticed was minor while on a boat cruise of the rhine passing the remains of the bridge he comments he crossed there but his unit really crossed well south of there north of worms germany Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8989775776863098 Review: great film about an american g i who quits the army to marry a german girl who saved his life in the last days of the war she accepts but does she do it because she really likes him or because he can support her with easier access to food and such meanwhile her brother and an old friend form an anti american terrorist group called the werewolves their purpose to drive away the occupants you might remember the same group playing a major part in lars von film europa james best best known for his role as roscoe p coltrane in the 1980s television show the dukes of hazzard is shockingly excellent as the american he should have become a big movie star – at this age he reminds me very much of warren beatty the other main actors are good as well fuller's direction is quite good using a lot of long takes again although they are not nearly as complex as they were in park row the long takes more often than not consist of long scenes with a lot of dialogue the only problems lie in the script as seems to be the case with all of the fuller films that i've seen it's not too badly flawed but it ought to have been expanded out major characters and parts of the script helga the wife goes through a major change but completely off screen therefore the emotional center rests squarely on shoulders fuller also should have killed off the sick mother early in the film i hope that doesn't sound too harsh she just doesn't really do anything throughout the film except lie in bed she has so few lines but fuller keeps bringing her up as the film goes on i would have had her death david and relationship myself and the film ends too abruptly and it lacks payoff these aren't really the biggest flaws in the world the way i described them makes them sound bigger than they are 9 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5295699238777161 Review: just got this in the mail and i was positively surprised as a big fan of 70's cinema it doesn't take much to satisfy me when it comes to these kind of flicks despite the obvious low budget on this movie the acting is overall good and you can already see why pesci was to become on of the greatest actors ever i'm not sure how authentic this movie is but it sure is a good contribution to the mob genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202589988708496 Review: i don't know if it's fair for me to review this i'm not a fan of gratuitous violence i've never understood the movie industry making heroes out of mob members and cold blooded killers when the godfather came out i thought they had broken the mold but the decades have produced a series of well acted mob movies with major stars and directors doing them this one is obviously low budget but it is certainly well done at some point in all of these i feel like i want to take a shower if such characters actually exist it is hard for the soul i always that will rise above this sort of thing this kind of crud has to be stopped i hope the people that go to films like this are more voyeuristic and less i feel sort of the same way about slasher movies why do we have a fascination with death and dismemberment in fairness i am judging this on the acting and directing and for what it is it seems to work pretty well Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20114871859550476 Review: first off let me say that this is probably in my opinion one of the 10 most underrated movies since this came out in 72 i absolutely loved this movie it's very urban gritty no real hollywood glam added to it you can actually feel for all of the characters in here i love the blood just abound in here joe pesci was pretty good in here but to me it seems like he was definitely outdone by the lead character joe now i don't know anything about him but boy can he really act i believe this movie is probably true because living in new jersey living close to you here this kinda thing all the time i think that if the movie had a bigger budget and say robert deniro as jerry's boss you would have a perfect movie but hey who am i to argue i was so engrossed by this film that it is already up there in my mind with mean streets i wish hollywood would go back to this gritty display of movie making it would serve them very well to do so this movie is a great drama with great actors in it and i highly recommend it to anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895461201667786 Review: out of all the mafia movies i have ever seen this is one of the best for many reasons the acting from pesci and vincent the story is one of the best ever in the mafia genre as it realistic the characters are people that lots of other people can relate to this movie is also great as it's dialogue is good it also has very realistic fights and action scenes this movie also launched the careers of pesci and vincent if it weren't for the success of this film casino and goodfellas might not have been as good as they were br br story 10 10 acting 9 10 realism 10 10 br br overall 10 10 br br my fave mafia movies are br br 1 goodfellas 2 casino 3 the godfather trilogy 4 family enforcer the death collector 5 the sopranos i know it isn't a movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607729911804199 Review: a very surprisingly underrated movie very realistic and authentic with great dialogue being italian i can definitely relate to the situations and phrases used i thought joe was great as a crazy mob cowboy type and pesci and vincent were great also i liked the actor who played the boss he was very authentic i think the director ralph devito was on his way to great things but was cut down too early maybe because he knew too much i thought it was great it deserved more and recognition it was a sleeper movie great very good it really had good authenticity it was well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864555597305298 Review: the death collector is truly a wonderful film labeled as a mean streets ripoff it has some really great stuff in it a lot of the stuff in this movie would later be used by scorsese himself including the actors joe pesci frank vincent etc Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9330319762229919 Review: a very accurate depiction of small time mob life filmed in new jersey the story characters and script are believable but the acting drops the ball still it's worth watching especially for the strong images some still with me even though i first viewed this 25 years ago br br a young hood steps up and starts doing bigger things tries to but these things keep going wrong leading the local boss to suspect that his end is being skimmed off not a good place to be if you enjoy your health or life br br this is the film that introduced joe to martin scorsese also present is that perennial screen wise guy frank vincent strong on characterizations and visuals sound muddled and much of the acting is amateurish but a great story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8538674116134644 Review: let me ask you one more question ha what a great soon this movie was brilliant fantastic acting great script the only reason no one noticed it was because of the low budget everyone will agree with me that its a cult just like donnie it shows a young joe pesci once again as a mobster this film is up their with the cults its got some sopranos and some goodfellas chase got his idea for the sopranos when he watched this and scorsese found joe pesci while watching it that proves it must be a great am i right or am i wrong i've got to admit they showed one brilliant scene where they were throwing peanuts at a camp piano player stop with the peanuts Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.783204972743988 Review: wrestlemania 6 took place april 1 1990 at the in toronto ontario canada br br match 1 rick martel vs b for what it was a very solid opening match was always fairly popular with the fans and at this point martel was still getting over as a heel talent in the end martel is able to the win in a pretty non memorable match br br match 2 the colossal connection andre the giant c with bobby 'the vs demolition ax smash for the wwf tag team championship at this point health was really awful so his performance was really nothing special the crowd is 100 pro demolition in this match in the end is pinned and we have new tag team champions after the match andre lays out and and turns face at what would turn out to be his last wrestlemania br br match 3 vs hercules very short match big dominant heels were really a popular thing at the time r i p to both men in the match john earthquake passed not that long ago and same with hercules in the end earthquake pins hercules for the win br br match 4 mr perfect vs the barber beefcake the first really good match of the night r i p to curt mr perfect really solid back and forth action from both of these talented guys in the end gets the win thanks to a lot of his major fan support during the match br br match 5 roddy piper vs bad news brown not a technical classic but a pretty decent brawl for wrestlemania piper comes out half black half white in what is considerably a classic moment in the end both guys fight to a double count out with no clear cut winner br br match 6 the hart foundation vs the complete match the hart foundation gets an easy win surprising that wwe used to have a tag team division br br match 7 the barbarian vs tito bobby family better in this match as the barbarian takes the win against tito not memorable but good to go back and watch years later br br match 8 randy savage sensational sherri vs dusty rhodes big inter gender tag team match dusty rhodes wears the uncomfortable dot outfit out to the ring in the end rhodes and get the win over the macho king and sensational queen sherri br br match 9 the rockers vs the orient express surprisingly another tag team match tag wrestling used to be so much better during this time period a young shawn michaels and his partner marty take a loss by count out in this match to the orient express br br match 10 dino bravo vs jim gets a decent reaction despite his american patriot gimmick bravo a member of jimmy hart's group comes to the ring with hart and earthquake although he has support takes the win br br match 11 the million dollar man ted dibiase c vs jake 'the roberts for the million dollar championship the first major main event of the night roberts was extremely over with the fans match was considerably good for what it was dibiase is able to pick up a count out win on roberts but roberts ends up possessing money and giving it away br br match 12 the big boss man vs with slick one man gang's sad attempt at being an african dream named a really short match that needed some more time to develop itself as a match boss man wins with a slam br br match 13 jimmy vs rick rude comes to the ring with rude for this match never really got it good at wrestlemania he always seemed to be on the losing end after a short 5 minutes rude gets the win over br br match 14 wwf champion hulk hogan vs champion the ultimate warrior dubbed as the ultimate challenge we get some interesting promos from both men earlier in the night the match was actually very good given that people tend to think hogan can't wrestle a lot of near falls that really got the crowd and people that watch at home into it in the end warrior gets the win on hogan and wins both titles a stunned crowd looks on as hulk hogan suffers his first loss at wrestlemania Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9354900121688843 Review: it was an interesting and entertaining movie well worth watching the acting was decent but it may be out of date for some people i was glad to see cast members of such highly acclaimed movies as raging bull and goodfellas in this movie a great and dramatic ending and pretty good writing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530880451202393 Review: i agree with vince this movie paved the way for goodfellas the scene where pesci was throwing peanuts at the piano player reminded me of his how am i funny routine in goodfellas this is a highly underrated film and deserves some attention as with many other mob films the theme of the death collector rings true always respect the don Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630022048950195 Review: surprisingly good mean streets type crime drama foreshadows elements of goodfellas and casino joe first big role clever dialog i think the maltin guide gives this a bomb rating i can only guess no one actually bothered to watch it br br saw this at tarantino's film fest and he said scorsese used a number of these actors in raging bull Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7578964829444885 Review: i saw a version of this in a 4 dvd mafia collection put out by and i have to admit that it was a good film the quality was a little worse for the wear but it was a well acted and realistic drama involving low level new jersey gangsters pesci once again though the show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8137595653533936 Review: has anyone ever read or heard comments by scorsese or david chase exec producer about death collector family enforcer i bought the dvd after not having seen it for a while on cable like 20 years but having seen goodfellas and the entire sopranos run to date in retrospect both guys must have seen death collector family enforcer and absorbed the flavor perhaps inspiring the tone for their both of which the polar opposite of the romanticized godfather trilogy being a jersey guy it is interesting to see how the jersey have evolved since the mid 70's it is not the dumping ground it used to be although once in a while a body will turn up in a local also it's a little bittersweet to seen a newly constructed world trade center in the across the river in the opening and closing scene who could have imagined Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9215154647827148 Review: so ya think you've seen every mafia movie ever made here's one that nobody every heard of it's a low budget quickie b movie shot in the of jersey for us mob movie fans it had a little bit of everything sex violence cursing and wise guys acting like while violence dominated the movie i found myself laughing at some familiar scenes i've since seen on the sopranos and goodfellas look for a 1977 version of the girls in the beginning of the movie br br all our favorite mobster stereotypes were featured here and as for realism joe pesci was superb portraying the classic wise guy character like we seen him do so many times over the years this was probably his first shot and it was a gem pesci fans should run to the video store to check out this flick you have to look carefully for it since it goes by different names my copy called it the family enforcer here it is known as the death collector but whatever name it goes under it's should be called a winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9606983065605164 Review: br br very good 1970s movie about mob operations in new jersey when a maverick gangster doesn't play by the rules of the neighborhood sooner or later it's time for elimination br br joe pesci was true to his character smooth and funny he only gets better with age his face and present day fame should not have been used on the dvd cover to sell this b grade movie as he was only the third billed star br br dated 1970's printed wide shirts and lesser quality background music make for a distraction nice to see the 1970's big cars br br however the acting is good br br on the part of anne johns was not needed to make this mob story work and she does not show up in the database as every acting again in any film other than this one too bad she did a good job br br moral of the story don't get your don upset with you br br if you are wanting to see something different when you wake up in the middle of the night then check out this dvd it was part of a three movie on one dvd 5 88 special at the local discount store br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8903907537460327 Review: not a bad i was expecting another film based on issues but was pleasantly surprised at the element of suspense sure parts of the plot were pretty hokey but for the most part the movie kept me guessing was the nut bar connected with the ex husband somebody in the tavern or was it the guy person that she cut off daniel was excellent i've seen him in mom's on strike and in guilt by association both and he is very creditable especially the way he challenges his mother the way a preteen would typically act br br laura also played the typical mother ex wife that both men and women can relate to she was frustrated enough to seem real br br see it if you missed it it's worthwhile Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762542247772217 Review: pulling in 2 6 million viewers one has to wonder what everyone's opinions on the storyline plot is br br reading the run down over at lifetime i was led to believe that this would be an edge of your seat thriller about a single mother being stalked and finally confronting the stalker sadly i was mistaken while the main plot is interesting enough single mother run off road one night then is stalked by same guy the reasoning behind the stalking left nothing but a really bad taste in my mouth br br laura plays the victim and she does it well whether it was all those years on place or not she does well in this movie playing a mother who would do anything to protect her son from harm and she's looking pretty good too these days br br is really the only good thing about this movie i think many people will identify with the main character after discovering why the stalker is stalking it will be a view only once type of movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.31406542658805847 Review: i agree with all the mentioned in the other reviews but there are some beats missing here that keep it firmly inside the genre of crime drama or film noir and limit it from being a great drama beyond the limits of the elements that make up film noir not to say that the great film noirs aren't can't shouldn't be also great dramas but this one isn't br br one other note the music in the film is used but i would say is used to accentuate the action more frequently than the wife elements br br great set up to this film by the way with an abrupt sort of non ending ending that is either just right or a let down depends br br spoilers follow as to some specifics br br the big turn in the story involves the children seeing their mother die or it should be the big moment but the children are never shown to react one way or the other neither cries neither asks their father what happened the kids are good actors and the reactions of the father are i suppose what matters but this is a big misstep this is the heart of the story and the kids are kept mostly blank in their reaction they really just have none in the next scene they look as if nothing happened br br in like fashion there is a bond that forms between belmondo and characters belmondo says he knew the partner who was killed but this is never explained and has no impact dramatically on belmondo or anyone else the belmondo romantic subplot also strains credibility though it's convincingly acted character just lets belmondo involve a total stranger in their escape plan for no reason he doesn't even comment or seem to notice another gap br br the ending to the movie and i won't spoil it the ending happens off screen with a perfunctory voice over to tell you what happened i guess this tries to make it feel more true to life but again like these other missteps leaves drama off screen br br what's the point of not dealing with these issues i don't know other than maybe the goals of the film were limited to giving the audience what it wants from a crime melodrama suggest some deeper elements then move on to ignore them br br too bad there is much to recommend this film ventura is very very good but too bad it could have been a great drama as well as a crime story as with imdb favorite movie of all time the godfather this film had potential would make for a good remake though if done in the u s more problems would probably sink the film but in the hands of the right director this would be a good remake though it's doubtful performance could be topped br br so worth seeing but frustrating as a whole Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5272693634033203 Review: wrestlemania 6 is an entertaining wrestlemania if not an entirely successful one the ultimate challenge is of course worth the price of admission alone but once again as with a lot of the early there's too much filler in between the crowd pops for almost everything and as always giving us the reliable announcing team of gorilla the body having a face vs face match as the main event for a wrestlemania was absolutely unheard of at this time it only made things that much more tense br br matches br br b w frankie vs the model rick martel for a 3 or so minute match this is as good as it gets i wish it was a tad longer but what i got was pretty damn good martel wins with the boston crab br br 2 1 2 5 br br wwf tag team championship demolition vs colossal connection c w bobby huge pop for demolition match itself is pretty dull i often had trouble paying attention andre really didn't do much so in a way it was more like a 2 on 1 there is solid talent involved here and it's a shame they couldn't produce better demolition wins that titles with there maneuver off the top crowd blows the roof of for the finish br br 1 1 2 5 br br earthquake w jimmy hart vs hercules i got what i expected here a standard boring filler match with earthquake doing his thing i'm not really a fan of either so it didn't my interest much wins with his sit down splash br br 1 5 br br beefcake vs mr w the genius pop for really good match up with sadly not enough time given to develop even further it really kept my interest and remains one of my favorites on the card beefcake wins with a to the post much to the approval br br 3 5 br br roddy piper vs bad news brown huge pop for piper nothing more than a boring brawl that does not know what it wants to be some entertaining antics from the hot rod but nothing else noteworthy for roddy painting himself half black and calling himself hot scott br br 1 5 br br the hart foundation vs the record breaking but other than that nothing to see here win with the hart attack br br 0 5 br br the barbarian w bobby vs tito average for the time it got but watchable nonetheless crowd was rather dead for it except for interference hilarious cracks about food is more entertaining then the match itself barbarian wins with a nasty looking flying off the top br br 2 5 br br mixed tag match dusty w elizabeth vs macho king sherri big pop for dusty and an even bigger one for elizabeth who looks absolutely stunning might i add i thought it was ok it was lively at least if nothing that great i'm not a fan of so dusty and win when she rolls up sherri br br 2 5 br br the orient express w fuji vs the rockers crowd is rather anemic for this surprisingly decent no doubt but with these guys involved it should have been better the constant focus with fuji kinda detracts from the match express wins by count out when gets nailed with salt br br 2 1 2 5 br br jim vs dino bravo w earthquake jimmy hart like an idiot brings out the american flag in canada gets some solid for it too but that also may be due to canadian heritage crappy match all around i don't care for but that's not why it sucked too short in the end to really matter wins when he bravo in the back with the two by four gets splashed for his troubles br br 0 5 br br million dollar championship ted dibiase c w virgil vs jake w damien some slow spots but when all was said and done i had a good time two solid wrestlers giving it there all resulted in an entertaining match up crowd noticeably gets during parts of it though by doing the wave dibiase wins by count out jake has the last laugh by giving away some of his money much to the delight br br 3 5 br br big vs w slick nice pop for the too routine and too short to really mean anything in the end was a gimmick i was never too fond of wins with his slam br br 0 5 br br the rhythm blues segment was pretty much a failure crowd wasn't into it br br rick rude w bobby vs jimmy for a filler match before the main event this wasn't too bad if it had time to get going more it would have been excellent for sure rude wins with the rude awakening br br 2 5 br br title for title ultimate warrior champ vs hulk hogan wwf champ this one is all about the atmosphere from the crowd and the split crowd reaction for the most part warrior got a pretty decent pop but in my opinion it was a little underwhelming hogan dwarfs it completely with his it's one of best matches in history with two people who aren't really known for there wrestling they managed to create an amazing match up that was talked about for ages i have seen this many times and my respect level grows higher for each one for their effort considering i'm not a fan of either even die hard fanatics who crave pure wrestling can't bitch about this one warrior wins with his splash br br 5 5 br br bottom line wrestlemania 6 is an entertaining entry if nothing overly special it's memorable for the main event the location and the crowd but it's not one of the best if you ask me that being said i do enjoy it and i give it my recommendation to fellow wrestling fans br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9923081398010254 Review: this is a black and white film from france br br simple plot gangster on the run seeking getting help etc we have seen this type film many times over the years what makes this film different are mainly its acting style all the actors perform quietly no one yells hardly anyone loses his temper there are quite a few deaths some surprising there are beautiful women as well but no sex scenes no car chases either br br just talking it is so refreshing to listen to people talk here we must read subtitles as well br br the acting is near perfect by all especially the lead played by br br ventura in a smaller but vital role jean paul belmondo these 2 actors were among the best br br i said above the film is flawed there are a few script deficiencies in few spots they are minor the acting is the thing in this movie production is first rate as well br br ratings out of 4 88 points out of 100 imdb 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533286690711975 Review: tous the big risk is a french gangster movie that doesn't try for style that's why it has style because the movie is so underplayed and so matter of fact it becomes more and more involving and because abel is played by ventura we wind up emotionally invested in this taciturn tough killer who loves his wife and kids has an encounter with customs agents on the shore near nice at night that neither he nor we expect and who proves just as willing to shoot a cop or a with as little emotion as off a bit of we first meet in italy with his wife and their two small boys one about 9 and one 4 br br this man was abel sentenced to death in we're told on the run for years he had watched his resources even as his anxiety kept him on the move with the italian police closing in each day france was again his best bet maybe he'd been forgotten br br was a top gangster in paris who took care of his friends that was several years ago a heist to give him money to return to france goes very wrong now he's hiding out with his two kids he calls his friends in paris to help him out he and his kids need to get from nice to paris but the police are hunting him and they've set up for two best friends time has passed and they've moved on they don't want to put themselves at risk and for what obligation gives may to caution so they hire a young thief eric stark jean paul belmondo to pick up and the children in an ambulance then to drive to paris with heavily and the children hidden we're on a journey where options are increasingly limited where he must find ways to have his children cared for where he realizes there are no more ties of friendship where betrayal seems likely and where quite possibly his only friend left is eric stark br br this somewhat cynical movie works so well because it does its job without about there are no trench coats with pulled up no with the melodrama of the gangster code so many french directors have loved tous gives us abel a man who once was somebody who now is sliding down to be nobody and who reacts with violence and resignation br br ventura dominates the movie yet when he is paired with jean paul belmondo a curious chemistry happens ventura as is grim and worried about caring for his sons he is humiliated by his situation he is a tough man who sees killing someone if needed as just part of the business he's in belmondo as the young thief who initially is sent to be an expendable driver and winds up being a friend to count on provides the that keeps the movie from being just one more ride down the elevator belmondo was 27 and looks younger his unlikely star power as a lead actor broken nose under jaw shines right off the screen he makes erik a match for ventura when they share a scene and scenes with sandra milo the young woman who becomes his girl friend charm and good natured sex appeal the ending is bittersweet fate and without a stylistic posture in sight we hear say gone there's nothing left it would be well worth watching tous to learn what he means br br there are many fine french gangster films i'd place this one right there with pas au and bob le to see one of finest performances watch army of shadows Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983619749546051 Review: i've only seen about a half dozen films starring ventura but this one seems very much like the others he plays a laconic criminal one who is short on words and subdued yet occasionally explosive given his quiet persona in such films as army of shadows and second breath i've noticed that his minimalist style of acting is extremely effective in other words because he is so quiet and mannered when he does bad things you tend to notice and like these other films he also has a very strong though twisted moral code br br abel ventura and his partner are both living in italy and are career criminals both grew up in france and eventually had to flea due to their criminal activities now in italy as the film begins they continue to live the life of thugs and the heat is on to catch them oddly instead of running to yet a third country they decide to go back to france even though has been tried and convicted in and if he's caught it could mean a life in prison or the death penalty much of the first third of the film concerns their covert return br br unfortunately for the return doesn't go perfectly and now it seems as if every cop in france is looking for him additionally the reaction of his old in crime is not at all what he'd expect in fact their tepid response to his return ends up unleashing a series of terrible events towards the end of the film br br along the way meets and is taken in my a stranger eric stark jean paul belmondo despite seemingly having no friends stark and his lady friend try their best to make his return successful what throws another monkey wrench into this though is two very young sons what is to do with them keep them with him in his hiding place br br overall this is a very good crime film sort of like french film noir unlike american noir the many french versions i have seen have a more realistic as well as bleak outlook to them reigns supreme that's for sure the acting is first rate especially from ventura and belmondo the direction very sure and the writing very nice though i am sure many won't like the ending it just seems to be tacked on like an afterthought i understood why they did it this way but can also see how it might leave many unsatisfied as for me it did leave me a tad flat otherwise an exceptional film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9575671553611755 Review: tous feels like the of the sopranos in mixing the criminal and the domestic and of the buddy film to feel as contemporary as reservoir dogs br br even as these gangsters are affectionately entangled with wives children lovers and parents they are coldly ruthless and we are constantly reminded they are no matter what warm situation we also see them in they can a kid's hair and then shoot a threat in cold blood the key is loyalty and the male camaraderie is beautifully conveyed without ethnic or class stereotypes even as their web of past and pay backs into suspicion and paranoia as the old gang is in various stages of parole retirement out on bail or into new less profitable ventures an intense is of sending a stranger to perform an old escape scenario it is a high point of emotion when a wife is told off that she's not the one the gangster is friends with while virtually the only time we hear music on the soundtrack is when he recalls his wife br br in italy and france are marvelously used in blinding daylight to dark water and from the opening set up of a pair of brazen robbers who are traveling with one's wife and two kids rugged ventura captures the screen immediately as the criminal dad and the second thug is clearly a casually presence in their lives as they smoothly the theft and escape in cars buses on boats and motorcycles in easy this is not the cliché crusty old guy with the big eyed orphan these are their jobs and their families and they in horrific ways br br the film pulls no punches in unexpectedly killing off characters directly and as collateral damage and challenging our sympathy for them right through to the unsentimental end which is probably why there was never an american remake br br it seems so fresh that it's not until jean paul belmondo enters almost a third of the way into the film looking so as a young punk that one realizes that this is from 1960 sultry sandra milo has smart and terrific chemistry with him from an ambulance to an elevator to a hospital bed br br while the film forum was showing a new 35 mm print with newly translated subtitles it was not pristine the program notes explained that the title refers to a kind of insurance policy and is pun on tourist class Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364266991615295 Review: career criminal and crime boss abel ventura has been on the run for more than 10 years hiding out in milan italy in his absence he has been sentenced to death in his home country of france for his crimes disillusioned with his life in italy and with the police there closing in on him he decides to return to his old stomping ground in paris sending his wife and two young sons ahead to nice abel and his next in command raymond do one final heist to fund their new lives back in france the heist a half million way less than their sources had suggested despite this and with the police in chase they both make it to nice where they hideout briefly after stealing a pleasure boat from a local they aim to make it to san a tourist spot where they will blend in more readily but they are stopped by armed customs officers on a deserted beach a shoot out ensues and and are both killed a now wounded with two kids in tow is going to be easily spotted by police so he calls on his old friends in paris to send help but they have moved on since their old friend went into hiding and are not too inclined to take a risk themselves so they send small time thief eric stark jean paul belmondo to rescue him is disgusted that such a lowly thief is sent to his aid despite the fact he hits it off immediately with the charming stark he sets out to find out why he has been but their betrayal doesn't stop there br br tous aka the big risk was written for the screen by former death row inmate and crime writer jose giovanni le le clan des with ventura already on board for the project someone unique to direct the project ventura suggested an assistant director that had caught his attention on a previous project one claude best known at the time for georges on les sans immediately agreed and the rest as they say is history crafted a fine gangster film that plays heavily on characters and relationships constantly in hiding has plenty of time to reflect on his life past present and future his friendships that no longer seem to be what he believed they were his now deceased wife and what will become of his two young sons ventura as a character actor has always amazed me being both comfortable and convincing in both the police and criminal fraternity here his world weary performance is sublime and powerful as his world all around him as the loneliness and solitude of a man on the run kicks in former profession as a pro wrestler gets plenty of use as he throws hoodlums around with a consummate ease belmondo as stark the other storyline within the film that of his budding relationship with a girl he meets on the road trip with his charm his coming clean to this woman in danger that he is but a and that the only good thing about me is my left as he knocks out her is also a joy to behold as she falls for him anyway performance was overlooked at the time as godard's a bout de was released only three weeks previous godard the credit for discovering the new kid on the block his versatility within these two films being there for all to see and admire film is a classy affair using plenty of attractive locations the film also has very sparse dialogue preferring to let the actors do the work with the of looks or glances to further the story needles to say this noir fan will be checking out more of work in the future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9490377306938171 Review: tous the big risk is repeatedly recommended every time i look up a jean pierre melville film that i had to give it a watch as soon as possible since i've been discovering melville and seemingly working backwards through his filmography it would be easy for me to mistake this as one of his films but it was made in 1960 by claude before melville would come and stake his claim on french neo noir br br tous has two of the best lead men of the time ventura and jean paul belmondo ventura plays abel a gangster exiled in italy with his wife and two kids who wants to come back to paris because the police are closing in on him after a roaring and fast paced opening with a big surprise abel eventually gets hooked up with eric stark belmondo who wants to get into the criminal underworld stark becomes chauffeur and eventual only friend in an underworld that turns it's back on abel after everything he's done and been through the film shows the the of the two men the older abel at the end of his time after tragedy strikes him and the younger eric starting off the same way abel did falling in love with a beautiful woman who sticks with her man despite the world they are a part of it never ends pretty for them or their loved ones its one thing to see a individual criminal come to his demise its different when he has loved ones he risks taking down with him br br much like melville's film the seemingly simple story gets more subtlety complicated as it goes along as usual as what i feel with melville's films it left my head spinning in a good way and dying to re watch it again to pick up what i missed the first time tous is a definite keeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843382239341736 Review: classes tous is one of the best gangsters films noirs france has ever produced perfect cast ventura a young jean paul belmondo who made a bout de godard's thing the same year marcel and a fine supporting cast brilliant script by josé giovanni who also wrote le the same year what a year for him wonderful black and white cinematography by and taut action first class directing by claude who surpasses jean pierre melville whereas the latter films gangsters movie with metaphysical pretensions which sometimes lasts more than two hours claude directs men of flesh and blood and the presence of the two children adds moments of extraordinary poignancy which melville has never been able to generate and avoids pathos excessive sentimentality the last time ventura sees his children coming down in the metro subway is a peak of restrained emotion br br ventura portrays a gangster whose die is cast when the movie begins he thinks that he can rely on his former acquaintances but they are all we are far from manly friendship dear to jacques pas au which melville was to continue throughout the sixties sometimes abetted by mean women the film noir misogyny par excellence living in a rotten ready to inform on we are far from jean simplistic behavior in godard's opus br br works wonders with the picture the scene on the beach in a night when the two children see their mother die after the shoot out with the customs officers is absolutely mind boggling br br there's a good use of voice over which only uses when necessary thus the last lines make the ending even stronger than if we have attended the scenes br br claude had found a good niche and he followed the classes tous rules quite well with his follow up à 1965 which featured ventura again and made a good use of a desert island and a ship had he continued in that vein france would have had a howard hawks in his subsequent works only max et les 1971 showed something of the brilliance he displayed in the first half of the sixties he had become from les de la vie onwards the cinema de director who used to focus on tender hearted bourgeois in such works as cesar et 1972 vincent françois paul et les 1974 or 1976 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694603681564331 Review: i saw this film at film festival in 1997 where one of the screenwriters josé giovanni was being honored it ranks highly as a great noir crime drama incredible performances by belmondo and ventura the attention given to every character and complex psychological portrayals detailing loyalty treachery love and hope are tremendous it is an excellent drama an excellent thriller and an excellent film up there with the best of melville the title in english all risk ' in french tous is word play on ' meaning Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970832347869873 Review: the film tous directed by claude was not a film to be honest i had ever really heard of until the film forum in nyc said that they would have a 2 week screening of the film with new english subtitles when i also read that it was in the vein of the classic french crime films ala jean pierre melville i jumped at the chance to check it out at best it would rank up with his great works and at worst i would get some good popcorn in a great theater it was well worth the admission as tous is one of those kinds of french films that is just waiting to be re discovered or discovered for the first time with terrific tense keeps the suspense at a tight pitch for the first forty minutes of the film keeping a good if not great middle section and then ending it up with what is always expected with these films but with fascinating motivations by way of the characters with a film in the vein of this sort you know how it will end but it's the cool observant journey that counts br br the film features a performance with some real truth and honesty amid the old school code by ventura as who at the start of the film one of the best beginnings to a film in this genre and country steals a hefty amount of money with his partner in crime when there is a sudden ugly twist of fate on a beach late one night is again on the run with two little kids he gets the aid of eric stark jean paul belmondo a role in tune with le only with a more humanity and charisma who is also a thief and drives him into paris but there are some problems with some of old business and one old score may be just the right ticket a couple of times the plot may seem to be leisurely but it isn't like melville doesn't allow any fat to his story and it's a very tightly structured film with some good doses of humor here and there i was sometimes grinning at the audacity of the criminals in the beginning chase sequence and also with a particular woman who had a thing with her cat and a fish br br along with a fine score by the great george exceptional cinematography and a mood that is seldom met let alone matched now tous is a reminder of that bridge between the real old school film noir and the latter day crime films gangsters in these new sort of thug life movies have a of the class and honor of the thieves in this film and is a second banana to the works of melville and jules dassin a compliment i assure you that it has a good realistic moral edge helps as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9931291341781616 Review: odd one should be able to stumble into tous only by chance it should be on any best of film noir list including imdb's br br ventura is as good as ever knowing of his dire delicate family situation gives extra weight to his almost expressionless face and brief dialogues restrained performance under firm direction only shows what a wonderful actor he could and should have been br br tous is utterly dry and cold without melville's artistic scenery pretty faces and fancy cars it is almost film noir meet neo realism few hard words to his children describing their life of secrecy from there on get a hold on your throat to the end of the film br br the final sentence of the film a voice over telling of end in no more than ten dry sombre words leaves you with a hard punch in the stomach br br a true jewel in the great crown of french film noir Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876797199249268 Review: this was a very good ppv but like wrestlemania some 14 years later the wwe crammed so many matches on it some of the matches were useless i'm not going to go through every match on the card because it would take forever to do br br however major highlights included the huge pop for demolition winning the tag team belts from and andre the giant the first ever mixed tag match featuring randy savage and sensational queen sherri vs dusty rhodes and the late and the first ever clash between the ultimate warrior and hulk hogan br br some matches were a complete waste of time like the vs the hart foundation was only about 40 seconds long b vs rick martel was short and big vs was too short br br mr perfect vs beefcake and ted dibiase vs jake 'the roberts were very good indeed br br overall grade b Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8728047609329224 Review: this movie is simply one of the best movies i have the of owning it took me years to come up with this movie and it was well worth it the movie is meant to be anti drug propaganda but turns itself into the opposite while not even halfway through the movie the look on the faces of the players as they receive their bounty of drugs is pleasing to all those who observe the final phase their drug induced lives heroin comes for its say yikes this is the anti drug message that was so fabulously sought the soundtrack for this movie kicks butt by far it is one of pink best albums ever if ever the chance take a look listen and moment to witness a spectacularly made movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630110263824463 Review: if you get the slight enjoyment out of pink music you will love this movie the score is completely pink floyd and of course the drug element plays a major part in this movie giving you the doubts about life within the weakest moments this movie also touches the heart with the story about love and the people around you there is also a huge connection with the world around you with the environment of a personal island this thing tell me i need ten lines to sum up a movie but i am done that is all you get that is why this movie is a 6 1 which is a major upset to any movie with a score like this take a look at requiem for a dream and the fountain equally good scores for our generation but Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9213005304336548 Review: i have become a big fan of the work of barbet schroeder so maybe i am already a little biased by now but i think this movie is great although there may be a few lengths it is a romantic view of the great liberation in the later sixties stylistically amazingly polished great set design and in my opinion still very watchable br br basically this is an ironic re telling of the story of adam and eve who are driven from paradise after having tasted the fruit which has turned from an apple into a filled with heroine the woman seduces a man into using it thus his doom i say as the guy seems to be doomed and bound for an intensive life and an early grave right from the great title sequence onwards there is no place for any hope br br although the story is rather sad i was captured by the beauty both of the beautiful location and farmer i found her character was at once shallow enigmatic endearing annoying interesting and boring somehow she represents what men see in women in a basic way architecture and built artifacts in general are put to very good use – which seems to be a schroeder trademark of sorts br br there is even some humor mainly delivered by stefan the german main character and his accent his main nemesis is not a snake but an older german of dubious reputation – and of the heroine called wolf although it is a german name and stefan is german he it english and in fits of jealousy spits the name out at his girlfriend in regular intervals – becoming a boy who cries at times stefan has to work in order to earn a at one time the guy goes and afterward awkwardly up a rock with his rubber – never has male frontal nudity been funnier in movie history Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6351563930511475 Review: 17 02 more 1969 dir barbet schroeder br br for a film that most viewers have agreed is pretty average i'm impressed by quite how many differing interpretations have been offered of it i've only the web quite briefly and i've already been informed that more is a 19th century style romance an allusion to the story of a plain film full of dull people and of interest only to pink floyd completists it's fair to say then that critical reception is mixed i would argue that these wildly disparate readings of barbet 1969 directorial debut are proof enough that more is anything but a pretty average film br br neither is it a masterpiece of course i approached more as i did easy rider and antonioni's as a film a snapshot of an era despite the differences in pace style and content between these movies they all have similar flaws either vague or downright unlikeable characters acting that seems slightly adrift from reality relaxed editing and abrupt endings that have left viewers these movies never try to be persuasive or meet the audience half way they are what they are man this in itself is not a problem as long as we are left with a of the experience thankfully more offers several truly memorable images sounds and suggestions to the viewer and this is what saves it br br stefan is a young man who arrives in paris fresh from his studies in germany the first part of the film follows him as he falls in with a group of french accompanies them to cool and self conscious parties and bars before meeting estelle the two characters become sexually and romantically involved and he promises to follow her to against the advice of his friend charlie this is where the thing comes into play she is the sun he is pursuing her you may now be able to guess how this all ends br br is an so far away from the urgency of the over populated paris that the naive stefan knows he must be on to a good thing estelle remains elusive and erratic and the island has a less desirable underbelly up until now i had cared little for either of these characters and their unfocused pursuit of somewhere to be really free but once the action is down to just these two the film becomes poignant quite suddenly during just one single wistful exchange of dialogue in the remote villa they inhabit the place where their volatile love i went from watching with a fading optimism to being utterly i can't think of many other films that have done this br br the relationship between stefan and estelle is real and human in that we can see it go from life defining intimacy to disillusionment and cruel coldness they take a lot of drugs and naked on the the rocks and beaches their lives revolve around nothing but each other and the beautiful mediterranean surroundings for a while their situation is the very essence of freedom emotional and experience for its own sake but stefan is not in control and this is the downfall of more than just his future on br br pink score is a perfect fit for the the intimacy and the foreboding of more it is one of the most memorable along with the around bed and their exuberance around the which appears on the soundtrack front cover a scene in which they take acid to escape from heroin withdrawal is of the fundamental flaws of the couple they cannot without a crash maybe they've come too close to what they wanted br br stefan never makes contact with any family or friends from before his arrival in paris we are left to presume they have no idea where he is while other 1960s movies dwell on debauchery excess the media and voyeurism schroeder has instead presented us with a story focused upon one man who backs himself into a little corner somewhere in the world and quietly disappears Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8428221344947815 Review: i would be interested to hear from the director barbet schroeder as to why he decided to make more his first film and more specifically what his interest in hippies or rather this form of the euro hippie paradise and about their demise the film is at least true enough to keep one interested but in its own kind of truth it's strange biased it's a given heroin aka horse is awful stuff rotten the conclusion for many a dumb headed drug user that sees that as the be all end all because it basically is after that everything else stops that becomes the life and it's either a continuous run for more of the same or death more starts off as something concerning a romance between a new york girl and a german man but it becomes something else for better or worse sometimes both in the same scene br br it's basically about two young people estelle and stefan who meet in a city where stefan has come as a sort of away from his home country she's wandering too sort of and is maybe too friendly with a big time named wolf they end up on a remote island somewhere nearby and after a somewhat daring grab for some horse by estelle they also find a pad in the form of a seemingly house along the comment on youth and sex and drugs isn't too simplistic which makes the film actually lucid and intelligent so many years later it's both direct and subtle more about the characters and then about the fact that what he's depicting could in other hands just be a hippie exploitation picture perhaps most pleasantly and this is just a guess schroeder uses as inspiration the sort of long sequence from bergman's summer with two kids in an connection some good some definitely not so good set against too perfectly shot landscapes br br on the one hand i should mention that there are problems some big ones in fact the performances aren't very convincing throughout a few scenes strike some power or have the actors in a good connection with one another but klaus himself even if he is an german by nature in that case i would've preferred klaus kinski in the part to make it crazier but deep enough for the subject matter as does farmer to her own degree and there's gaps of naiveté in the screenplay that keep it from being as deep as it really thinks it is on the other hand there are two big things going for it the great cinematographer i e days of heaven is dp and is a big boost for a first time director like schroeder nearly every image is seen with an awesome purpose or artistry be it a shot of the cliffs by the sea or sun or something as simple as the seemingly natural light of a room br br the other thing is pink floyd probably the main reason i and many others have heard of the film in the first place years before i knew really who schroeder was i saw the more soundtrack whenever i looked up pink floyd albums it's very good music throughout occasionally the mind blowing variety that gives them the reputation they deserve some of it too is a little tedious even as it is a movie that concerns free love and lots of drugs and sometimes both at the same time i wouldn't rank it anywhere near as high as a or animals certainly not dark side but it too helps to elevate the subject matter another notch particularly when one least expects it or in low tones or floating in and out of buildings as stefan or other walks on the streets it's almost better atmosphere than the movie itself deserves but overall more is still worth watching as a period piece dated but potent like a less ambitious but more substantial zabriskie point Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.932664155960083 Review: a german freshman stefan hitch to paris during summer break were he falls for a mysterious young woman he meets in the paris freak scene he then follows her in the famous isle of the hippie joint were meets wolf a man who throws hitler knives owns bars and hotels and keeps estelle under his thumb with dope the couple tries to escape wolf stefan gets hooked with dope and jealousy for estelle who's groovy and a free spirit great photography and music plot is quite usual for the period but it's not an exploitation kind of movie cold and dramatic the moral is quite strong he was looking for the sun but i would not say it's a film against drugs even it puts on drug use Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9594637751579285 Review: more maybe is mostly remembered for the excellent soundtrack composed by pink floyd in 1969 they weren't superstars yet actually they made an album with the film music no fan can miss it br br but this is also the first film of german french director barbet schroeder it's a cult movie when it was released censorship everywhere cut several scenes of sex and drugs it is also one of the first films to treat explicitly the theme of drug slavery br br a german boy travels to paris and meets an american girl they fall in love together they search for sun and but it's a too high price love she him into drugs br br in the sixties anti drug were not like today there wasn't much information on the contrary in many taking drugs was a sort of spiritual experience so it's quite surprising to see a film of that period which describes a nightmarish heroin experience br br the film is simple not vulgar at all and shot in a cinema style actors farmer and klaus are very convincing more is a document of the end of the sixties and a document of the end of the hippies illusions as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977369487285614 Review: like most people i was interested in more solely because of the pink floyd soundtrack which has turned out to be the only pink floyd album that i still listen to after all these years it was quite a surprise to run across the film in a local video store in a digitally remastered version it was an even bigger surprise to find that it is a pretty good movie br br visually it is quite beautiful especially when the two main characters are on the rocks on the spanish island of and the use of the soundtrack music which as far as i can tell is exclusively by pink floyd is excellent it was a joy to watch the film with my copy of the album alongside me mentally ticking off each track as it was used in the film dave brief a spanish piece was the only one i didn't hear and several tracks are used quite prominently especially main theme and that latter track is tedious on the soundtrack album but works very well during the title sequence of the film at least once later on maybe now i can appreciate it on the album now that i have some visuals to accompany it in my mind br br the plot of more is a little hard to take at times especially in the early going when the film appears to be merely a vehicle to demonstrate the of those involved in making it but eventually the film proves that it has much more than that to offer as the plot becomes more focused why does stefan take heroin why does anybody take heroin fully knowing the possible consequences the film does not attempt to answer that question directly but heroin use seems a logical extension of his single minded pursuit of pure pleasure br br i strongly recommend this film to any pink floyd fan who has an appreciation of the vastly underrated more soundtrack i also recommend it to anyone who has an interest in sixties and how it was portrayed in the media i have no idea how realistic this movie is since i am too young to have experienced the sixties but it does seem to capture the spirit of the times in a way that no other movie does Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9328973293304443 Review: has there ever been an angel of death like farmer in barbet 1960s heroin opus sort of jean with a pink floyd score despite some ultimately insignificant weaknesses a classic shamelessly ripped off by segal noel black for their inept jennifer on my mind 1971 although walker playing a similar character is herself very junkie appealing in the latter mess more though is terrific a great 60s drug movie and simply an important document of its time very much a cult film so join the cult br br no american movie then as far as i can remember charts the same territory an astonishing archetype this into mythic realms not for the faint hearted great sex scenes too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.898605465888977 Review: there has been a political documentary of recent vintage called why we fight which tries to examine the infamous military industrial complex and its grip on this nation it is considered both and incisive in making its case against both that complex and the war fiasco we are currently involved in in iraq yet a far more famous series of films with the same name was made during world war two by hollywood director frank capra although considered documentaries and having won oscars in that category this series of seven films is really and truly mere more in the vein of triumph of the will scenes of which capra for his own purposes that said that fact does not mean it does not have vital information that subsequent generations of world war two documentaries such as the bbc's lauded the world at war lacked nor does that mean that its value as a primary source is any the less valuable they are skillfully made and after recently purchasing some used dvds at a discount store i found myself with the opportunity to select a free dvd with my purchase i chose dvd's four dvd collection of the series br br rarely has something free been so worth invaluable while there are no extras on the dvds and the sound quality of the prints varies these films provide insight into the minds of americans two thirds of a century ago when racism was overt as in many of the classic warner brothers pro war cartoons of the era and there was nothing wrong with blatant distortion of facts the seven films produced between 1942 and 1945 are prelude to war the nazis strike divide and conquer the battle of britain the battle of russia the battle of china and war comes to america br br overall the film series is well worth watching not only for the obvious reasons but for the subtle things it reveals such as the use of the for terms like x millions when referring to dollars rather than the modern singular or the most overused graphic in the whole series a japanese sword piercing the center of yet it also shows the complexities of trying to apply past standards to current wars the lesson of world war one avoid foreign was not to world war two whose own lesson act early against has not been in the three major wars america has fought since korea vietnam nor iraq the fact that much of this series on the of the times it was made in only underscores its historic value in today's information times it may not help you sort out the truth from the lies and propaganda of today but at least you'll realize you are not the first to be in such a tenuous position nor will you be the last Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8827800750732422 Review: this movie is amazing you will never laugh harder it's a target no i think it's yes it's a boob this movie gets funnier by the second like when jackie chan's character finally dies in his final fight scene this movie is like congrats if you buy or rent this you'll never return it in my opinion i didn't and i haven't found it in a store since i watched this movie once and i was forever in love with kung fu action flicks if you're looking for an amazing film in the realm of great production value good or even mediocre acting and good special effects this is not that movie if you're looking for laughs and timeless pick this up for a dollar and you'll probably never let it go with friends popcorn and drinks it's the perfect evening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559707641601562 Review: with all of mainland europe under his control hitler prepares for the last obstacle in his way before heading for north america great britain with an overwhelming edge in aircraft looks unstoppable on paper once in the air however the raf the by blowing the enemy out of sky air at a seven to one rate the battle of britain on for a over a year as the island nation is bloodied but providing crucial time for their american allies to produce more arms for the inevitable struggle br br using more staged footage than the three previous documentaries in the why we fight series the battle of britain has a more propaganda like feel to it with the dramatized some with unmistakable warners music score scenes glaringly obvious to newsreel in an ironic twist amid the devastation caused by german air attacks beethoven's seventh symphony is employed to the visual suffering the story itself is one of remarkable courage by a defiant nation who refused to under to the devastating attacks inflicted upon it by up until that point an invincible war machine it is the 20th century version of the 300 spartans br br there have been more researched and better looking commercial efforts done on this battle since this film but the immediacy and motivation the battle of britain provided then will always make it a more valuable document of england during its finest hour Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714192152023315 Review: britain and france declared war on germany in 1939 but by then almost all of europe had fallen under the advance of the nazi war machine entering the war britain virtually started from scratch with scarce supplies and with an air force that was by germany ten to one but the will of the brits was firm by their new prime minister winston churchill who declared we shall never go under br br on august 8 1940 the battle for britain was on however for the first time since hitler's declared stance to conquer the world he hit a wall though massively the british royal air force went on the offensive and in the span of twenty eight days in september and october of 1940 german casualties to two thousand three hundred seventy five lost planes and crew hitler's rage was seething but he had to call a momentary time out responding later in the year hitler launched a massive fire bombing of london on christmas day of 1940 when i say that there has never been a disaster movie to rival the real live footage of london in flames during this assault would be an understatement perhaps the most surreal effect of this chapter in the why we fight series would be seeing british citizens emerge from their underground following the bombing to resume what was left of their life above ground even as you watch there is no way to comprehend the living horror these people must have gone through as the city of london was left in virtual ruin br br yet the nazis were stunned and as well everything hitler wanted to believe about freedom and democracy was now turned on it's head instead of being weak willed and like the french the british were not going to give up without a fight and fight they did taking the air battle to germany and responding in kind with attacks on the german homeland it was a turning point forcing hitler to rethink his strategy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8299926519393921 Review: the frozen limits is a big screen vehicle for the artists known as the crazy gang they were a group of british entertainers who formed in the early 1930s in the main the group's six men were bud allen jimmy teddy knox charlie and jimmy gold hugely popular in the variety halls the group were also of the then royal family the plot here sees them as the wonder boys troupe who set off to seek their fortunes in alaska after reading about a gold rush in the newspaper only problem is is that when they finally get to red it turns out they are 40 years too late br br i often cringe when i see the statement it's very british because it implies that those not of the british may struggle to get it the reason it bothers me is because in this www internet age i have garnered a of non british film loving friends who have been known to split their sides at the best of ealing will hay and the terry thomas so then is it true that something such as the frozen limits is unlikely to be appreciated by a non british audience well yes it's true so much here is british but really it has to be said that the classic movie fan is pretty well in history and when all is said and done the visual here is universal with the not so wild west make over an absolute winner a winner that has every chance of being more appreciated by an american audience now than it will be by a british audience not all the comedy works and in truth the big 6 are big time by a film stealing moore but there are skits and parodies here that deserve respect and a nod of approval from more illustrious comedy acts you are unlikely to nearly fall off your chair like i did because of an gag but if you be a classic comedy film fan i feel sure that you will at the worst acknowledge there's some very talented people at work here br br now then dose the always get their man 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651115536689758 Review: after getting thrown out of their last job and finding employment scarce in the united kingdom the six members of the wonder boys better known as the crazy gang see an advertisement for employment in the gold strike town of red in the yukon territory it's from a newspaper and on the back there's a story about chamberlain saying the country better be prepared for war off they go to the yukon and the frozen limits br br by the way it's case of misplaced the is forty years old and it refers to joe chamberlain and the war rather than neville in the current crisis but that's typical of how things go for this crew i can see stan laurel making the same mistake br br of course when they get there it's a ghost town inhabited only by young jean kent and her grandfather moore he's getting on in years and is a bit touched in the head got a gold mine that he's misplaced somewhere that he goes to in his sleep that is when he's sleepwalking the gang better help him find that mine or otherwise pretty ms kent won't marry stalwart trapper anthony but rather saloon owner bernard lee a fate worse than death br br this was my first exposure to the crazy gang and i can see both why they were so acclaimed in the uk and why they never made any impact across the pond the jokes come fast and furious and then were a number of things that the code in the usa just wouldn't allow the jokes are also strictly topical british and a lot just wouldn't be gotten over here br br the sight gags are universal the final chase scene is worthy of anything that the marx brothers did in america my suggestion is that if you watch the frozen limits tape it if you have a working familiarity with british history and run it two or three times just to make sure you pick up everything it will be worth it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6300594210624695 Review: i had never read much about or even seen stills of the six man british comedy group the crazy gang but my positive experiences with their contemporaries will hay and arthur askey – and especially graham high praise of the frozen limits itself funniest english picture yet can bear comparison with safety last and the – made me take the plunge with the bare bones dvds from network of this and their subsequent film 1941 see below both of which were released earlier this year with virtually no fanfare br br a british made western is a rarity but a british western spoof is still carry on cowboy 1965 was still some 25 years away incidentally going back to the silent classics mentioned by greene the film seems to me to be more obviously to the gold rush 1925 and way out west 1937 besides it also plays like a variation on the white and the seven fairy tale which had just been on the screen via walt animated masterwork and where the seventh member is played by ancient comic and frequent will hay foil moore the gang actually call pretty heroine eileen bell by that name throughout and even an amusing sequence with the six of them preparing to go to bed and whistling the song from the disney film br br six comedians three sets of comedy allen knox and gold may be the largest such on film – though not all of their personalities emerge here my favorites were big bud looking a bit like jim straight man allen and squeaky voiced teddy knox however bald charlie often took the limelight – since the one on which the others always seemed to pick on still who steals the film from his very first scene – where he to impersonate every official in the dilapidated theater of a ghost town a very young bernard lee is also notable as the villain of the piece br br the routine between and allen actually abbott and famous on first the film in fact hinges on a lot of for its humor – which necessarily travel especially at this nevertheless there are several hilarious sequences throughout – a few of which even brought tears to my eyes the opening scene where the gang are by a band of angry their dressing up as indians once they hit the yukon the ruse to make everybody rich with the same piece of gold they all impersonate the sleepwalking to confuse the villains a gag which may owe its origin to the marx bros hilarious mirror sequence in duck soup 1933 the spot on theater sketch which pokes fun at melodramas the surreal moment when pursued by the villains one of the gang climbs a staircase that is part of the painted scenery in the theater and especially towards the end when a group of singing mounted police ever so slowly to the rescue despite being on by the increasingly impatient ranger hero br br the soundtrack and the frantic nature of the gags themselves made it hard for me to get all the jokes sometimes – subtitles would certainly have been welcome in this case the crazy gang only made five films – with the first two also being well regarded okay for sound 1937 and button afloat 1938 and a much later reunion though allen had by this time out due to ill health and been replaced by eddie gray called life is a circus 1960 directed by val guest who incidentally co wrote both gang films i purchased as well as some of the afore mentioned hay and askey vehicles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9476029872894287 Review: after 10 viewings in 20 years i too think this was the crazy gang's best effort on film with more cohesion in the plot than their next best button afloat they were indeed a crazy trio of double acts thrown together mainly on stage sometimes in front of royalty until allen retired in the '40's through ill health he them all by years apparently they were just as mad outside work regularly playing practical jokes on one another br br the six wonder boys troupe head for i'll get her to tell me alaska to dig for the gold that was being found there it seemed a better idea than going to mansfield because they'd been there when they get to red they find their information was a mere 40 years out of date they thought that the chips that were in the guilty newspaper they'd read tasted funny but by then it doesn't matter as they've all fallen in love with snow white and want to help her find his long lost stash of gold baddie bill m wants it himself however br br the number of verbal and visual puns is astonishing but most of them will probably only make sense to brits and ex interested in seeing '30's british b w comedies imho nearly all of the gags and routines work including the gold if patter between bud and the whistle while you work pastiche even the always getting our man inserts a marvellous little film in a rather tired looking condition but utterly recommended Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3982640504837036 Review: this little short absolutely me br br the only thing i've seen thus far like it is some of the work by sam the creator of dog star man however where is trying to by making us learn how to see again and provide us with an of head ache inducing bright colors and flashes which i still totally dig and embrace as high art this film i would as very relaxing and man ray's general use of spinning objects camera does not create so much of a dizzy feeling but a warm flow of senses and going along with the gravity of the moving world around us br br an interesting conceit of this very short work is that as it goes along objects become more and more recognizable until we end on a nude torso of which i feel is the least feminine well rounded breasts i've ever seen the circles and spirals of shadow and light over the torso make it an object of surrealistic beauty something that you could hang on your wall and delve over forever it's because of this and other images in this film that i had to watch it again and again eventually a total seven times just because it utterly me br br polarisdib Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6181216835975647 Review: this trio of 30 minute short films on gay related themes are all quite executed each coming of age story is played out with pleasant charm and this film deserves to be widely distributed and easily however it isn't i had to order my video copy none of the local video stores or even the had it in stock Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46660956740379333 Review: it's quite an accomplishment that three stories filmed by three very different filmmakers could be simultaneously so insightful about gay bi sexual relationships and their struggles br br pool days is about the awkwardness of adolescence and the mutual attraction between an older man and a younger one a story about experience and vulnerability br br a friend of dorothy portrays a common dilemma many gay and bi sexual people experience at some point in their life the intense attraction towards someone whom is heterosexual sensitively examined this story truly left me feeling moved br br the disco years shows another version of a no win situation getting involved with someone who is not only confused about their sexual orientation but is also terrified of being exposed as anything other than straight a very story for those of us who have experienced betrayal at the hands of a sexually confused and frightened person br br while these three stories will appeal to anyone who has an iota of empathy towards others they will psychologically those who consider themselves gay bi sexual or searching each story is uplifting in its own unique way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975938618183136 Review: the trio are a pleasant nostalgic journey to that first hint of desire when it was still about simple exploration of the unknown before we grew up and added those complexities of hiv status emotional baggage and gotta run my just went off into the emotional mix br br the angst portrayed is pure adolescent angst but it rings true in all three stories their sweetness and make you feel good that you are gay and those kinds of films are few and far between br br good news both boys life and boys life 2 are now readily available on dvd as of september 1999 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831699728965759 Review: the hand of death most definitely rates a ten on a scale of one to due in no small part to john woo's masterful direction coupled with superb cinematography some of the leisurely tracking shots alone are worth the price of a rental there are moments when this one borders on becoming an art house film both james and sammo hung make for the kind of villains you can't help but love to hate is particularly good as the of the bad it's a role reversal the likes of which i don't think i've ever seen before normally played a hero and in fact with his moustache i didn't even recognize him at first goofy buck teeth only make an already unsavory character seem even more flawed that he also happens to be a skilled martial artist makes him even less likable in a villain you love to hate kind of way his choreography of the fight scenes throughout is fantastic jackie chan appears briefly early on and late in the going as a and i believe i actually glimpsed yuen somewhere along the way tan as the lead is nothing less than magnificent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.906595766544342 Review: these three directors are off to good beginnings the three stories are remarkably well done for independent productions and capture those traumatic feelings of coming out when you aren't really sure it's a good idea i laughed at those veiled glances around the dressing room in pool days i smiled at the notion that fans of bette midler judy garland and barbra streisand are assumed to be gay in a friend of dorothy ie browsing through the cd music and i cringed over the jock in the disco years whose memory of sweet sex was now blurred by liquor it all seemed so real i look forward to more offerings from this trio of directors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9397149682044983 Review: i gave 9 of 10 points i was sitting in tears nearly the whole movie because i had to laugh br br the story of course wasn't excellent but it also wasn't boring stefan are assigned to become for the beautiful nina while doing this job they come between the front lines of and cia of course the two are neither born nor gentlemen so they run from one disaster into another and they do this in such a funny way that when you watch some scenes you won't be able to stop the tears as actors those two grinning characters do quite well better than some so called professional br br you think the speech of the two heroes is or pseudo foreign well if you hear quite a lot turkish german people in munich speaking exactly like them you will remember stefan and maybe in 10 years it might have become the common speech of the youth god forbid br br so if you like to laugh watch this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8933537006378174 Review: first of all i am from munich where this movie takes place and believe it or not there are guys like and stefan including the silly dialect i know their comedy show from the beginning and my main fear was that the movie is just an of their already known jokes but it is not the jokes are evolved through the story and make in their own special way sense but if you absolutely dislike stefan hands of this movie everyone else it's worth viewing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6228127479553223 Review: great movie i was laughing all time through why well i am from austria i can get along with the german kind of humor so i guess this movie makes only sense watching when you are german native speaker stefan and both are talking in a new kind of turkish german accent which became really popular in our countries but of course they are very stupid as in every comedy your personal humor will decide whether thumb up or down Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5448989272117615 Review: those two main characters and stefan are a munich comedy act i was wondering if this is one of these typical slapstick movies where the story is either not important or simply not existing but when i saw this movie i was very happy that there is a cool story and the main characters really fit in it br br all in all very amusing and not a common german movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44810429215431213 Review: i enjoyed stefan – a cool and fast story which didn't get bogged down in detail those two guys are great to see and are able to come up with new ideas all the time the high quality of picture and cut support the movie a lot br br stefan show that the german film industry is capable of transferring successful hollywood concepts with local into our cinemas Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9359434843063354 Review: i was looking in the tv guide for movies that come from germany and i found one called the so i watched it and i laughed myself silly i wanted the dvd but its not available here i could order it from germany but it doesn't have subtitles it was played again so i taped it and watch it from time to time br br anyway i looked for info on it and found out its real name is stefan but i know it by its australian title the br br some people who i know from germany do not like stefan because of their accents but not being german myself i didn't notice anything the jokes are good but some germans might find their accents off putting br br i think this movie is funny and if the dvd had english subtitles on all the extras having a 2 disk edition with only the feature having subtitles would be bad i would buy it up in a snap br br i recommend it to anyone looking for a laugh and a pretty good story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8148223757743835 Review: aaliyah blows all the female cast members out of the water including the official love interest marguerite moreau br br i would have loved to see this movie play out as power trip aaliyah is simply electrifying whenever she is on the screen she does sensual beautiful and menacing to the power of 10 watching her take on a bar full of vampires is a sight to behold br br lena olin is cast in the ungrateful role of the older woman which is hugely she looks fantastic and at 46 according to the imdb still looks stunning br br the story unfortunately is very limited plot wise we've seen it all before etc br br the most heart wrenching is death scene especially keeping in mind what happened to aaliyah after filming br br all in all a remarkable vampire movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9353046417236328 Review: i haven't read the anne rice novel that this movie was based on but who knows maybe reading the book is cheaper than renting queen of the damned and is probably better for your health it isn't that this movie is necessarily bad for your health but a book can be very relaxing and certainly exercises the active part of your brain more so than this movie you can count the number of pages by anne rice that i've read on one hand but after seeing this movie and interview with a vampire i get the feeling that she writes really good novels the plots for both movies hint at a whole sea of deep and interwoven vampire history br br still stuart voice over narration gets a heck of a lot more annoying than brad pitt's vampire narrative ever did and you can tell that queen of the limited production resources barely give enough flesh to the anne rice storyline while interview decided to go with and elegance queen relies on low budget special effects that try really hard to be taken seriously one can see that the original novel had potential as a movie and that the production team focused its attention in the wrong places the costumes and rock roll stage could have been replaced with more blood and an soundtrack br br however i'll give credit where credit is due the soundtrack is excellent and disturbed had me down with the sickness my like br br the film opens with a very cool goth rock zoom montage but after the first ten minutes or so the directing degenerates quickly it's as if the movie was so long that the director realized that there wasn't enough time and enough money to do an anne rice novel justice what results are some mediocre vampire scenes and plenty of cheesy special effects unfortunately queen of the damned fails to do the genre justice just as its john carpenter counterparts fail to impress where are the yellow contacts where's the pale blue make up scene after scene i shook my head about the days of lot and fright night when low budget was done right br br there are redeeming qualities though that save this movie from being garbage props to aaliyah and may her soul forever rest in peace she might have become a renowned actress had her life not been taken from us so prematurely for she did give this movie a decent performance with plenty of nice belly dancing did i mention that the soundtrack was good let's see what else can i say it wasn't too long the anne rice novel could have easily been a three hour movie if an ambitious director like francis ford coppola got his hands on it there are a few twists and turns here and there in the plot but all in all it was a legitimate rock and roll addition to the slew of second rate vampire movies out there the director of this movie went on to direct a new battlestar galactica mini series if that tells you anything br br br br dot com Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10473650693893433 Review: quite good don't expect anything high culture the acting is bad the storyline fails but it is still a fairly nice movie to watch why because it's dark a little bit stupid like unpredictable and just entertaining and fun to watch do not expect anything like i said just see it for yourself and you know what i mean br br it is a movie without a plot or memorable acting but there are enough scenes that will make you laugh cry or at least make you feel compelled to watch it to the end br br this is all i wanted to say br br 7 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.623214840888977 Review: the hand of death aka countdown in kung fu 1976 is a vastly underrated early work by director john woo the film stars dorian tan tan liang and features jackie chan sammo hung and james in significant supporting roles many people believe or have been lead to believe by deceptive advertising that this is a jackie chan film this is not a jackie chan film dorian tan is the star but jackie gives one of his best most serious early performances br br the hand of death is about a shaolin named tan who is sent on a mission to assassinate a shaolin traitor named and protect a revolutionary named zhang yi woo along his journey meets up with a young named tan chan and a disgraced sword fighter chang known as the both men have suffered at the hands of and want to take revenge the three team up to defeat and his eight and escort the revolutionary to safety br br the martial arts action is above average under the direction of sammo hung dorian tan uses his trademark high kicks very effectively as the northern eighteen styles kicks along with some southern five styles boxing sammo hung and jackie chan provide excellent martial arts performances as well james is not the greatest martial artist on the jade screen but does an acceptable job some of the early fights are a bit slow and seem over choreographed but the final featuring chan tan and hung are very good br br director john woo provides plenty of interesting character development in the film which is refreshing the cinematography by leung wing kat is very stylish unique and beautiful for a kung fu film of this era joseph music a combination of soft and 70's shaft style orchestral pieces is kung fu cinema at its best hand of death is not jackie and usual kung fu comedy hand of death is a serious straightforward revenge driven story br br hand of death aka countdown in kung fu is an underrated classic in the old school kung fu genre the film is one of the best artistically of its time and a preview of the great things to come from jackie chan and sammo hung great choreography is put on display here before his directorial debut and chan's early charisma and talent can be clearly seen br br hand of death is a solid stylish old school kung fu film and a brilliant early work of the legendary john woo br br kung fu genre rating 7 5 10 br br to tan referring to his new weapon the little eagle wing god lance br br tan just a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657644629478455 Review: in queen of the damned akasha aaliyah was more sexy and had a bigger demanding presence she just caught your eye and attention now the movie did have faults like the lack of explaining past what i also did not like was the that the movie didn't really explain or show more of what the relationship between lestat and akasha was or was like role was sort of limited in the movie and she didn't appear until the 2nd half of the movie and then to top it off her death came 2 quickly but i liked how akasha fought back when the tried to kill her because in the book the last fight between akasha and the was rather boring they killed akasha in like 2 head got knocked off in 1 and lestat turned into the biggest punk in the world br br aaliyah played akasha very well and stuart was perfect as lestat they could not have picked a better akasha or lestat rest in peace aaliyah Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26177462935447693 Review: i quite this anne rice book adaption while most of the film is filmed here in australia it offers a great amount of scenery and a fantastic area to shoot in lestat stuart townsend has recently woke up from a long period time of sleep and has decided to betray his vampire by revealing himself to a band when he becomes a popular movie icon his fellow vampires go mad and plot his death meanwhile jesse marguerite moreau a orphaned member of the supernatural studies who has an ancient vampire family tree has become deeply obsessed with lestat her boss david paul understands her obsession and his obsession with the vampire marius vincent perez who is an ancient vampire and the man who made lestat a vampire too jesse is given diary and reads of his first killing and an encounter with the queen of the damned akasha aaliyah when lestat holds a concert in death valley he receives news that not only will angry vampires be there akasha may come as well meanwhile akasha has other plans she goes to a vampire coven a bar and kills everyone in her path with lestat tempted with and loving care by akasha the ancient vampires consisting of marius and aunt lena olin plot against them join her or die br br i thought the film was fantastic it had great fight scenes great music and great locations aaliyah sadly passed away in a plane crash shortly before the films premiere but she looked stunning on the set and off the sets br br i gave this film 10 10 because it was a fantastic film and i urge you to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811035394668579 Review: personally i loved movie my best friend told me about it so i rented it out a watched it it's amazing the music the acting the story lines the emotion everything well except for one minor fact absolutely no loyalty to the books at all i saw this movie before interview with the vampire and before i even knew the books existed so i was shocked to find how many people actually hated the movie i picked up quickly that the book fans weren't at all happy with the not wanting to be hypocritical i hate the harry potter movies due to lack of book loyalty i stayed silent eventually i picked up the vampire lestat and understood immediately why everyone hated it it is completely different the movie queen of the damned is a combination of the vampire lestat and the queen of the damned but i still loved the movie from when i saw it before reading any of the books so if you haven't seen this movie or read the book watch the movie first or you'll hate it if you have read the book then you have every right to hate this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9204581379890442 Review: may contain spoilers ok it wasn't exactly as good as expected in fact it was a lot different than i had thought it would be but it still turned out to be a pretty good movie br br i usually don't care too much for that type of music but in this movie it worked perfectly i mean duh he's a rock star but anyway i loved stuart townsend in this and aaliyah although she had a small part in the movie was amazing br br and even though tom cruise played lestat in the interview with a vampire i have to admit that i am glad he turned down the role even though i normally hate when they use different people to play the same characters in like sequels and stuff br br overall the movie was great and i enjoyed watching it even if there were parts that could have been better great vampire movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9498994946479797 Review: i have to say this movie is absolutely amazing i don't understand why it got such a low rating it has romance music darkness and vampires also stuart townsend did a great job of being lestat the acting was great also normally i am not into that music well sometimes but i have to say in this movie the music fit it perfectly if you like dark movies about vampires this is definitely for you or even if you don't there is a love story to this but all i can say is one word amazing my rating is defiantly 10 out of 10 anyway i seriously suggest you watch it i remember not seeing this for years i watched it again about a year ago and im addicted to it again lol great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9890527129173279 Review: okay first to anne rice book fans br br sure eyes are not blue sure he isn't blond in this movie but even though marius is not maker even though they completely altered the story br br how can u say its not a good movie br br this movie is the best vampire movie i ever saw and lestat is pictured perfectly in it maybe not his features but i don't think one can find a better lestat the way he speaks and the way he looks at mere his arrogance and sheer love for fame is pictured flawlessly br br if u for once consider it just a movie and not try and relate every scene to the book u will love the movie as much as i do br br now to the non readers br br be prepared to fall absolutely in love with this movie it has every thing and the goth music is like an added treat the dialogues are beautiful and catching and even though its a vampire movie u will find yourself smiling at the wit of the characters and u will find yourself with the vampires br br overall one of my movies 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811185598373413 Review: i remember disliking this movie the 1st time i saw it but it has grown on me i love the costumes and poses the actors make the humor the cinematography the soundtrack the scenes are very rich and it moves very quickly every time i watch it there is something new that catches my eye aaliyah as akasha is probably the only thing that ruins it but not enough br br also the lestat in this movie is different it is not the same character you can see that the character armand has been given lestat like qualities because i'm assuming anne wanted it in but there is no reason to trash this movie just because it's not like books it's a fascinating by itself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4944722056388855 Review: this has been one of the best vampire movies that i have seen in a long time it was very seductive and alluring i liked that it did not have the usual gore and carnage that comes along with most vampire movies the music was excellent it would be great if there was a sequel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419386386871338 Review: queen of the damned is one of the best vampire movies i had ever seen the movie had suspense action and gore the combination of the fierce demanding attitude of the queen and the rock mood of our star very well acted by stuart townsend makes a wonderfully done movie that only this combination can create i'm always the one to give advice to my friends and family members on which movies are worthy of renting and when they ask me if queen of the damned is worthy i tell them it's worthy of buying this movie is most for sure a must have in all horror movie homes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496290683746338 Review: after going to sleep out of sheer loneliness lestat wakes from a 100 year sleep to the sounds of a new music he wants to be a part of and the band the vampire lestat is born his longing to end his loneliness and his living in the light attitude along with his music anger his fellow vampires and awaken an evil that has been for thousands of years br br this film is not for those looking for a true book to film adaptation those who have read the books and expect to see it on the screen are in for a huge disappointment this film will appeal to those who really enjoyed the interview with the vampire film br br there are a few plot holes and but as a whole this film was satisfying stuart townsend portrays lestat with a sensuality and sexiness lacking in the previous film the relationships portrayed in the film were very sexy and sizzling br br as a film the story you and draws you in casting is wonderful loved this story and film if you like sensuality and sexual tension you'll love this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875763654708862 Review: my friends and i saw this at the san diego black film festival it was great stormy is a strong black woman and nana reminds me of my grandmother br br rene is fine seeing him take off his clothes was definitely worth the price of admission can someone forward me his contact info br br my friend thinks flex is the finer of the two she's been a flex fan for years though so she might be a little biased the cousins were funny and just as as nana described them lol br br i am looking forward to seeing this movie again when it comes to theaters Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.829121470451355 Review: i thought that this was actually the best vampire movie that i've ever seen i've seen a lot too the effects were great and the casting was brilliant it was an all around good movie the makeup and costumes were great too i would recommend it but not for kids it's not a children's movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939812958240509 Review: the movie although not faithful to the original novels succeeds in creating modern gothic vampire vision somebody tried to insult calling it a 1 music video clip actually it is a complement the gothic music combined with the music video like shots made the movie so moody and queen of the damned is a mood driven story br br i do not understand the die hard fans who complain on the of the story the plot has been modified to be less confusing for viewers who do not know the novels the number of characters had been and i have no problems with changing maker or skipping character the biggest change the romance of lestat and jesse seemed a very nice addition to me br br actually i think that a faithful adaptation would be a complete failure the slow and gloomy mood that was perfect to century new and angst wouldn't fit rebellion and his music and while the book can be slow and combining multiple elements yet conveying them well the movie simply cannot do it without turning chaotic vampire lestat and queen of the damned can be split into at least three movies the creators had to choose something br br some of the special effects like the flying or walking out of the flames were the only thing i actually didn't like in this movie but death was very nice the cast was good townsend was convincing as lestat especially on the concert but i preferred banderas as armand i loved jesse and marius though and of course aaliyah was perfect with her quasi ancient egyptian accent br br so if you are into gothic music and vampiric of loneliness and eternity and you don't consider books to be movie scenarios queen of the damned is one of the few movies which show vampires as something more than blood sucking monsters but please do not compare it to the interview movie it has a completely different style precisely as much different as different were louis and lestat personally i find it thrilling first to watch a vampire's existence from hunger point of view and then switching to one devoid of all morals but surprisingly outgoing for a vampire lestat br br i'd give queen 8 of 10 as it had some technical flaws but i decided to give it 9 as it's vastly underrated by people who hate it simply because it didn't match their vision of the books which can be clearly seen by looking at the votes breakdown Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9181612730026245 Review: despite the pans of reviewers i liked this movie in fact i liked it better than interview with a vampire and i liked this lestat stuart townsend better than attempt all the major players from the series were present talbot lestat armand marius and a half dozen more albeit most of them in cameo marius lestat and akasha were the main players and jesse of the also despite other reviews i think this movie and the music was faithful to anne portrayal and at least as i perceive it was pretty good as akasha in places compelling her first entrance and mini dance scene the movie didn't capture the breadth of the books series but i thought it was a nice br br i'm a big fan of this series mostly due to anne style and and i found this movie a faithful and often superlative representation of the author's vision Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726088047027588 Review: it has very little to do with the books half of the characters have been eliminated the plot has been greatly altered people's parents are changed for different characters br br however if you watch it as an independent piece try and forget you ever read the books the movie is very well put together everyone is very good looking and there is even a sweet ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9387125968933105 Review: i've seen this movie times now and still can't get sick of it it's like a drug i know a lot of people don't like it but there's something about it that just draws me in every single performance is spectacular but aaliyah is the one who steals the show she not only played the role of akasha she became it her body movement and beauty was captured exceptionally well it's also nice to see that a black girl was chosen for the role of an egyptian queen no i'm not against white people i am one true it's not known what color the ancient really were but this was a nice change stuart townsend completely made me forget about tom of lestat and marguerite was striking once again all in all it was a good time at the movies for those who haven't seen it be sure to watch it with an open mind and not take it too seriously i mean it's a movie about a vampire who becomes a rock star take it as that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9371416568756104 Review: although this movie doesn't have the darkness of the books it is in my opinion a great movie it's great campy fun with the beautiful stuart townsend as lestat he may not have the blond hair and blue eyes that are so vividly described in the book but to be fair he would not look good with blond hair and lestat is most definitely about looking good he moves like the predator i always imagined lestat would have br br the visual effects are pretty good and the soundtrack is absolutely amazing it's not interview with the vampire so don't try to compare the two interview is story this is a cut and paste version of in any case i highly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633907079696655 Review: despite a few acceptable adaptations of the main themes queen of the damned the vampire lestat did not stay true to anne complicated story telling the deep layers that build up all the characters were apart to only their surface if not a completely different identity the chronological order of the major events in the movie seemed warped and uneven br br however there were quite a few things the movie did to deserve my rating of 7 one was that the film strongly captured the affect that lestat among other vampires had to the public especially young girls the movie also did a fairly good job focusing on the importance of and history that the vampires took pride in the scenes of sensuality were also satisfying br br the acting in queen of the damned was moderate if disappointing stuart townsend and aaliyah have a surprising chemistry though it only shows when the acting is at its best not very often the characters are nothing compared to the ones established in interview with a vampire it also lacks the emotional intelligence of the feast of all saints which is a shame because queen of the damned book had that and more br br this movie doesn't give all that it appears to be the effects are dull and very disappointing the needed in many scenes is not given and the dialog is tiring the settings for many scenes are not how i pictured them in the book and i think that many of them weren't even taken from the story there are only a few areas of near the beginning and middle of the movie but it wraps itself up fairly neatly giving the viewer a full story if they had not read the book br br somethings that i feel the movie needed include a good original score howard shore or elmer bernstein instead of the mix of rock music though i had no problem with some of the songs another thing that would have made the movie better is better set direction the scenery was boring as well as unclear which is important in a story that moves around quite frequently br br overall queen of the damned was an disappointing yet somewhat satisfying adaption of the important novel with a few simple changes it may have been a very successful piece of film work i'd recommend this movie for people who has seen interview or have read the books so that they can make their own opinion on the adaption Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20583872497081757 Review: if vampire tales are your cup of blood then this goth fest based on the anne rice vampire chronicles should prove to be a satisfying experience a veritable of the undead in a contemporary setting queen of the damned ' directed by michael is a story of shadows and darkness and of the unfortunate souls who dwell therein for eternity br br the vampire lestat stuart townsend bored with a world that no longer him has been for many years but suddenly the sounds of that world he hears from his extended slumber change and liking what he hears he ventures forth to investigate what he finds is a world filled with new sounds a new kind of music driving and penetrating sounds that assault the senses and make him feel alive and welcome and he knows that at long last his time has come that it is time for him and those like him to come out into the open and face the world on their terms toward that end he becomes the front man for a band a singer and performer unlike any the world has ever known he presents himself as a vampire and very quickly a following that extends far beyond london where it all begins and will ultimately take him to death valley california where he plans to give a concert that promises to be beyond anything anyone has ever seen or experienced br br lestat is powerful without question but there are those of his kind who do not take to the fact that he has revealed them one of whom is marius vincent perez a vampire powerful in his own right the vampire in fact who lestat so many years before and they are gathering coming together and making their plans to meet lestat at the concert and they are not going for the music but there is something else as well at one point lestat has inadvertently awakened the of them all the most powerful of all the vampires akasha aaliyah who is about to make her presence known to all and especially to the one she has chosen to rule by her side as her king lestat and at the concert rest assured akasha will be in attendance without fail br br make no mistake this is story and presents it amid a setting rich with atmosphere and with some exquisite moments though his film has less bite to it than say interview with the vampire ' or dracula ' he sets a good pace and there are some scenes that provide some real thrills but overall the film isn't as soaked in menace as it could be or as much as one might expect in the final in fact the amount of flesh that is wins out over actual blood letting though there is more than a taste of gore and more than a fair share of lips and mouths dripping with the red stuff there's some good f x on hand too especially in the sequences that accentuate the speed of the vampires as they move and through the air faster than the naked eye can discern it's a decent job by but he could have put more teeth into it had he played up the alienation hinted at by lestat as it is you get a sense of his detachment but not enough to get you totally involved br br in interview with the vampire ' tom cruise brought some charismatic star power to the role of lestat but townsend is even more effective with a look and an attitude that captures lestat perfectly he plays him with a sense of acceptance and under closer scrutiny you may even find a hint of remorse and longing it's a good performance and one that sells his character convincingly br br as marius vincent perez does a nice job too he is in fact one of the strengths of the film though his character is a bit ambiguous that however has more to do with the way he was written than with performance which is quite good br br turning in noteworthy performances as well are marguerite moreau as jesse a young woman too curious for her own good and the gorgeous lena olin as aunt who ultimately plays a pivotal role in the outcome of the drama involving lestat and akasha br br and as akasha aaliyah is an absolutely riveting presence what more can one say about her other than she is a gifted performer with tremendous talent and beauty and tragically she has left us much too soon br br the supporting cast includes paul david christian claudia black bruce matthew newton armand roger and megan with a much stronger story than the usual offerings of this particular genre anne rice fans especially will be pleased with queen of the damned ' a film nicely crafted and delivered by director and his engaging cast by focusing attention on the drama of the story and the way it's presented rather than concentrating on merely providing some cheap thrills has succeeded in turning out a true horror film that is definitely a cut above and one that just may your appetite for more of the same and that's the magic of the movies i rate this one 7 10 br br br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981532096862793 Review: surface is one of the greatest t v series i have seen the acting is great and the storyline enthralling each episode left me barely able to wait to watch the next i especially thought carter jenkins who played miles bennett did a superb job he is a very talented actor and i look forward to seeing more of his work br br i can't believe surface only made one season once again the public has let me down it is hard to fathom that a great shows like this one would get canceled while crap reality shows continue on year after year whoever made the decision to cancel this show really dropped the ball on this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9279398918151855 Review: once again there's dastardly government agencies stopping at nothing to prevent public knowledge of some events in this case the discovery of a new underwater species that could threaten the planet's although the creature is no e t he does seem to befriend one youngster who it at all costs not realising it is but an infant of the species and is going to get a lot bigger – and this 2005 series had a lot going for it it is family drama sci fi thriller with more than a few comedic moments the characters are believable well acted and well photographed the show holds the attention of course as with any sci fi show suspension of disbelief has to be achieved and i think it is here alas the series crashed after season one so we never get a resolution infuriating there is a general comment i feel worth making here many tv networks and or film distribution companies cancel quite seemingly excellent tv series – particularly intelligent sci fi ones now there may be some very good reasons for this although the audiences are treated with utmost disdain and rarely told the reasons this in itself is annoying what really gets my goat is that having cancelled the series they then issue the thing as far as it's got on dvd in an obvious attempt to milk the cash cow as far as possible for previous viewers of the series that's ok they know what they're in for but … many of these unfinished series end on a cliffhanger two that come to mind immediately are surface and odyssey 5 if you've heard good things about the series and not seen it you go and buy the blasted dvd and end up with an unresolved plot issue – it makes me very angry i enjoyed surface immensely and didn't realise the poor characters would end up in a situation that looked totally – and we'll never know what happened next i believe that there should be a prominent notice on all such dvd issues to the effect that the story is unfinished nowadays i check on tv series imdb is an obvious excellent starting point to find out whether a series is really complete or not buyer beware Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9184585213661194 Review: true love i truly enjoyed and loved this movie it was fun funny and inspirational i just saw it on dvd how did i miss this one it's a winner i mean flex was that guy i wanted to marry him this was my 1st time seeing him as a straight leading man and he pulls it off i thought miller was the best ever and i was a head too a fearless woman who only fears her nana thank you for giving women of color range in your work and she looks great smith was a blast wright was priceless as nana this cute romantic comedy is a must see oh and the new comer marcus patrick is worth the surprise ladies true love karen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840003848075867 Review: now i do understand that this film was not meant as an indictment against all indians but it is an amazing film because it dares to investigate the hypocrisy that some indians have concerning their women and sexuality i have known for some time that sexism is very common in this society with women being murdered because the husband's family doesn't want them any more after his death or because she had a small as well as the frequent killing of female because they are seen as a curse instead of a blessing i also realize that some from this culture will be greatly offended by the film but the bottom line is that there is some truth to the subject matter even if the film was so strongly attacked when it debuted in india a decade ago as a result of the extreme misogyny in the movie most western audience members will be shocked or at least be emotionally pulled into the plight of the ladies in this film br br although i am a male am not feminist and i am straight the film had a strong positive impact on me and it is not an agenda film that can only be enjoyed by lesbians and man haters in fact i don't think the film is promoting hatred of men or homosexuality but instead gives a argument how in the case of these two ladies it was the only reasonable alternative due to their wicked husbands yes i use the word wicked and mean it as both husbands living in this large household are intensely selfish and have no regard for their sexuality in many traditional societies this is indeed the case and women are doomed to an empty emotional existence br br one husband married a vivacious young woman sita out of family obligation this arranged marriage is uncomfortable for them both but in the beginning sita makes an attempt to connect with her sullen husband however he sees himself as a victim and could have cared less about sita and he continues to have an affair with a liberal minded chinese lady to make matters worse he did nothing to hide the affair and made no apologies in their dead marriage sex was purely meant to produce children and there was no way sita could have any of her sexual or emotional needs met and unfortunately he could have cared less br br another husband was married to a lady who was radha oddly after initially trying to have children they have gone the next 13 years without any sexual contact whatsoever it's because this man has decided to become an i e in a person who gives up the pleasures of the world to gain inner enlightenment now his wanting to do this was all well and good if he was not already married and had for his wife however being married this was an incredibly selfish act and like his brother he assumed his wife had no sexual feelings nor did he seem to care the closest he would allow her to him sexually was to sleep next to him as having her next to him helped teach himself to overcome the desires of the flesh this must have brought nothing but frustration to her br br so you've got two neglected and normal women living in the same household who long for emotional connection as well as an outlet for their sexual needs eventually these needs bring these sister in laws together at first just emotionally but later sexually as well the movie was brilliant how it got me to look at and understand how in some cases homosexuality is inevitable and even healthy compared to a life of emotional desolation br br late in the film when the intensity of their sexual relationship is discovered it leads to a not totally unexpected reaction from enlightened husband a man who seeks religious insight and peace yet is so wrapped up in himself that true insight and growth is impossible br br this is a very challenging and adult film while there is very little nudity the subject matter is very adult and this is not a film to show your kids very disturbing indeed is one minor character who in front of an old paralyzed lady as i said this is not a film to let your kids watch however for a mature audience this is an excellent and highly erotic film that will get you to think br br the film features good acting complex characters excellent writing lovely mood music and a slow pace that might annoy some but which i found rewarding the only serious negative i cannot blame on the movie itself but on the idiots who released this on videotape this is because although the movie is in english the accents are quite strong at times and it's not always easy to understand what's being said but and this is the worst part there are no closed or open captions including them is a must for western audiences if you do watch this film see if you can find it on dvd or hopefully a newer release on video will have mine sure didn't br br by the way director deepa mehta a popular female director has made several other wonderful films such as earth and bollywood hollywood a consistent theme in her films is the conflict between traditional indian culture and expectations and with a strong emphasis on female characters not surprisingly this west thinking lady makes her home in canada and is divorced a truly unusual woman to say the least for a similar film that explores traditional culture meets western culture try another canadian gem eat drink man woman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726576209068298 Review: surface was one of the few truly unique shows on tv last season i can honestly say i modified my schedule so i could be home to watch every episode tons of action suspense science fiction etc br br story was of a boy who found an egg that into a sea creature the same sea creature that had killed the main character's brother and the woman character had seen most people think it is a deadly killing machine but the one raised from the egg was very friendly br br only problem is nbc canceled it so now we'll never know what happens hopefully sci fi or some other channel will pick it up Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41898995637893677 Review: i have now seen the whole of season one and can say i have not enjoyed a show of this standard in a long time it great to see a show like this in the and hope that there are many on the way the season final was the best bar none cant wait for season 2 as far as i am things can only get better like how will to change will rick get his family back and how will they get off the church roof with acting of this level it is easy to see why the show is such a big hit with people as long as people as making shows like this i will keep watching i think its hard now to come up with an original idea as so many shows have a large range of subjects so to see one as original as this is refreshing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657752513885498 Review: i thought this was a very good tv series and i would like to see it continue it really got interesting there at the end and i really want to see where it is going from there some times we are to quick to kill a series without giving it a chance i think this one needs a chance to go on and i will definitely be waiting for it the ocean is one of the places that man knows so little about and i think that is a mystery in itself what is waiting for us beneath the waters of the world it is even said that man maybe out or out of the waters many millennium ago is this a new evolution coming about are we going to move down the food chain or fight for our position Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9492876529693604 Review: a new and innovative show with a great cast that keeps you on the edge of your seat lake bell is wonderful it is to bad that her other show miss match was canceled i am just glad she came back on surface i can't wait for the return of surface this show is really something unique to watch with an eerie underwater world that is akin to jurassic park this show keeps you wondering what is next is adorable even if he is going to turn into something larger and much more ominous there are so many generic shows out there that just seem to rehash the same old subjects when something like surface comes along you just have to say thank you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8963227272033691 Review: this is the first sci fi series that i have seriously become hooked on since star trek and i haven't watched trek in years it takes the invasion theme in somewhat different directions but has done it in a very exciting way it also borrows from soap opera format where it continues the arc throughout the entire year run of the series the cgi definitely doesn't overcome the plot or the characters except for the creature who is a pet with definite attitude anything that would show what he really thought about the neighbor's dog is a 1 in my book he was a stroke of genius br br i am left at the end of the finale asking questions intelligent ones i hope and crossing my fingers and toes that nbc or someone else sci fi maybe will continue to run the series and answer those questions br br a really great classy show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856575131416321 Review: i am sorry to see that surface has not been picked up for the nbc 2006 2007 season i guess market demand for inane game and reality shows on broadcast television a reflection on our sense of culture has conquered a good story i hope and pray that some network picks it up so it will continue on as does stargate and it's spin offs br br i also hope the producers find a venue where they can produce the level of post production they wished for in a tv guide interview right now the reruns on sci fi will have to do i for one would love to see where the story goes after the tsunami that ended episode 15 i would like to find out the mastermind of the efficient effort to the real identity of the creatures br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8089532852172852 Review: surface was awesome i don't know how many i survived at school just by thinking about the new episode of surface i loved it sometimes i had to call home and tell my mom to tape it for me i was pretty upset when i heard it was cancelled i mean jeez way to let us hang so they can have their new tina fay comedy you couldn't pay me to watch that i think seeing the commercials made me dumber i'm gonna miss my monday night fix of surface even if my sister did make fun of me although kidnapped does look good and they still have l o i think i still have to check i only wrote the 2 lines above because they said i needed ten lines Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8877421021461487 Review: surface from the day its teaser first showed in the summer of 2005 was a on one hand it seemed so high concept and plot driven that to the it felt like it would work out better as a motion picture or several plus it felt like it was attempt at a lost killer on the other hand one may have realized that the story was too expansive to tell in a movie or two and fans of lost seemed intrigued br br so after one and possibly only season on nbc the show is on an hiatus that could either put it in the vault on sci fi or filling a gap in lineup in the summer or fall of 2007 or beyond its ratings were some of the better on the network which isn't saying much but the show has been taken off the air with no real official announcement of its future br br so is it worthwhile yes br br surface follows a continuing story format driven by plot with next to no filler episodes almost everything that happens on the show is important to the plot much like a motion picture no filler episodes which put a pain in your side when you missed an episode yet the show's double edge helped made up for that big things seem to happen every episode but since it feels like a movie you end every episode feeling like little happened and you're left wanting more that trait of the show though shows how great it is the cast is solid the three main leads including the beautiful lake bell as laura put in a solid performance every episode each driven by their own reasons for finding studying the creatures the supporting cast including ian anthony dale and the brief performance by fill out the cast well the story is slow to start my one regret it doesn't really pick up until a 3 4 episodes in to the short 15 episode season but the latter half of the season makes up for it the visual effects are stunning one's jaw will drop when you see an overhead view of one of the creatures a ship as well br br many of the show's problems can be by purchasing the complete first season and not having to wait a week or three to watch the next episode br br in short if you've missed the first season and you're curious go back and watch it it's no twin peaks in terms of quirkiness but the high concept nature of it puts in in league with that lost and other similar shows with a flair for action and adventure enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870167374610901 Review: all i can say after watching the dvds of the first season is that i can not believe nbc green lighted this show it's so different than what's currently in vogue save for lost those who miss the x files just may have a worthy successor not as mysterious or intense as lost i find it to be overall more entertaining br br this kind of extended story is hard to make i mean it could degenerate into childish dribble if most of the elements do not together but they do and i think the cast is excellent the writing sharp the location and props first rate and the special effects very good for a television budget sure it pushes what is plausible but as it does it never gets so silly as to insult your intelligence br br is that this is great sci fi drama for the entire family i doubt it will be a classic with a long run like x files but in the meantime i recommend getting the dvd if you missed it like i did the first time around this fall my must see shows has just increased by one more series br br ps i just heard it got axed from nbc here's hoping sci fi picks it up Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8897998929023743 Review: this show has an amazing plot with good and recognizable actors like the girl from boston legal and boris the butcher from snatch even the extras and the kid whom i thought from the commercial might be a weak link surprised me with his skill it's just the little things that the director needs to like the guy who does the recap of the last episode at the beginning of each new episode needs to be fired having a narrator tell you what happened kind of ruins the story the only other small problem i had was that sometimes they take too long to do things but no where near as long as some shows like prison break anyone know when they will resume the season Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7806666493415833 Review: cute movie feel good movie i had never heard of this movie but ran across it while looking for something to rent i had high hopes for this movie based purely on flex being in this movie i have never seen him in anything not worth while true to form this movie delivered for me i enjoyed the story the movie is full of great actors and actresses the hilarious smith essence atkins and of course miller i really liked this movie a lot i didn't give it five stars because it did not discuss certain issues that i thought the movie should have detailed the issue was apparently resolved but i would have appreciated a discussion the issues i liked the movie so much that i am now buying the movie after i've already rented and watched it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8695221543312073 Review: i am new at this so bear with me please i am a big fan of surface i thought the script and the computer graphics were exceptional as good as any sci fi flick i've seen at the theater in february the tv guide said season finale the announcer for the show said something to the effect of and now for the season finale of surface season finale not series finale i couldn't wait for fall to get here to see was going to happen next so fall gets here and it's nowhere to be found if nbc isn't going to pick it up what about sci fi or usa it seems to me that bay watch didn't last long on abc then usa picked it up and it went gang i bet abc was ha if not a series then at least a mini series to give all us loyal fans closure what happened to our guy's trapped in the church was the creature in the did he have a does the guy come over to our side there are so many unanswered questions for listening to me babble Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3215988874435425 Review: i would like if they brought back surface i really enjoyed the show along with my family i felt the plot development and storyline were first rate like the other person said it seems that everything gets reduced to the lowest common denominator nothing but bland politically correct junk survives just look at the internet to see how many people were watching the show also it is not nice to leave us hanging as to what happened the all of the characters on the show this is the same thing that happened to the time travel show i think was called 8 days but should have been called did the olympics kill surface i know the writers strike killed another one of my favorite shows years ago called greatest american hero Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3743760287761688 Review: when i started watching surface for the first time i was hooked it had everything i wanted in a show suspense action mystery great plot and a great cast of characters my whole family loved to watch the show it seems when there's a great show on tv the network usually it like they seemed to do with this show they go by the nielson rating system which i think is stupid because there is a lot of junk that they seem to watch which the networks keep on the air if only there was a way for everyone to vote on a show then maybe the good shows won't get canceled when i watch tv now i only watch good shows so right now thats not watching a whole lot of tv i hope that the network brings the show back but when they make up there mind with a dumb decision they seem to stick to it i hope there's a lot of people out there that feel the same way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8942451477050781 Review: i enjoy the show surface very much the show is very entertaining and it's a clean show a show like surface is interesting it keeps my attention it has compassion and suspense i love all the cast members that are on the show they are all very good choices i think it is very important to have the right cast of any show because thats what makes any show a success and of course the scenes and the show itself television has changed so much over the years it has changed in good ways and in bad i love to watch some comedy action suspense and romance and scifi but surface is a show that i hope comes back for many seasons because it is a great show and its something that families can watch my children are grown but my husband and i enjoy watching these types of shows i appreciate your time and letting me comment my opinion br br thanks br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814872741699219 Review: i don't believe it sixty percent of voters voted this show as ten now how the hell is the rating a five point eight it impossible i don't get it its totally pathetic i mean how anyway the show is great the story is great and the characters are interesting definitely a ten out of ten from me i think the creatures are cool they look great and i wish i had a great show great cgi hope there's a second series as a lot went unanswered in the first season and when is gonna get any bigger as the rest of the creatures are huge again why is the rating so low when the votes were so high br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9573423266410828 Review: someone asked why it was canceled i tell you why because reality makes money the show surface was canceled so that they could replace it with a reality show this will haunt nbc i and about half of my high school about 1000 people total have to nbc until they bring this show back in my area i don't know about other places but they had a great thing going with the sci fi channel where the sci fi channel would show last weeks episode at 7 00 and then nbc would show the week's new episode at 8 00 this was great because it gave you a little as to what happened in the last episode i was so angry when i learned that the show was canceled and they were going to just leave them on top of the church like that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8107265830039978 Review: surface is one of the best shows that i have ever seen nbc is so stupid for a great show like this and worse of all only leaving it half complete nbc or someone else should give surface at least one more season just so it can be completed it's as if nbc gave you a book to read and half way through it they decide to take it away from you and then you can never find out the ending i just want to see what happens to everyone and most importantly see what happens to i think i can say this safely about most surface fans is that we want to save has taken all of our hearts away and then nbc just cuts them in two come on nbc just give surface one more season Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14733345806598663 Review: it's not often that a tv series grabs me right off the bat a recent chance download of the pilot for surface had me glued to my seat for the entirety of the episode after which i immediately set out on a search to learn everything i could about this wonderful series to my chagrin i found out it had been canceled after a mere 15 episodes despite its strong ratings and extremely favorable reviews such a shame br br since then i've acquired the remaining episodes and found the first 5 or 6 to be among the best television i've ever watched just fantastic from start to finish and as another reviewer commented i loved how they ended every episode with a huge finish i imagine watching it each week i would've been screaming with tension and just captivated desperately waiting for the next episode to be released growing up i always heard that was how early serial movies used to do it ending with a huge cliffhanger to get the crowds back into the theater for the next episode br br well it seems for some reason or another the suits decided to kill this off and apparently the people behind the show must've seen the writing on the wall because after episode 6 things definitely take a turn for the worse i wouldn't say the episodes actually become boring but a lot of the plot elements become a bit more clichéd and i've got to say the final episode really left me feeling cheated i just wish the show's creators were given a fair chance the only other show that left me feeling like that was the first season of stargate sg 1 which just resonated tremendously feeling very true soulful and made from the heart surface was a great series and maybe one day some well tv lover will see all the of emotion about the show's cancellation and bring back this show one can hope at least Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9319463968276978 Review: spoilers whatever else can or can't be said about it surface is superbly crafted the cinematography is simply stunning to say the least and the fx are nothing if not state of the art the show offers a little bit of everything and for just about everybody parents kids fantasy and or fx fans close encounters of the third kind by way of creature from the black lagoon with a bit of jaws and godzilla thrown in for good measure say and there wasn't a single sour note struck acting wise either some surprisingly solid casting here this series seemingly from out of nowhere and by sheer of its straightforward storytelling carried the viewer along for the better part of an entire season all things considered a job very well done i only hope it next season Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8900334239006042 Review: what can i say i got up this morning and turned on sci fi and watched half of the first season and figured it all out strange unusual and brilliant it gives all potential and to think at first i said this looks stupid this has got to be the next best thing since x files but as always nothing will ever take down that show in my opinion i am telling you it's scary and then suspenseful and then mellow towards the end you have miles as a love puppy with a weird pet that is a new species you have two people on the run from authorities and a killer tsunami about to strike wow and did i mention miles pet is a potential killer well the rest of his species is surface is a brilliant show with spins and twists that delivers it all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9034865498542786 Review: this film was great miller and flex did a great job they both look good together and they both pulled it off smith was so funny as the cousin and she couldn't stay out of her business essence held it down for her girl when she needed her was sweet and played a dear grandmother she really reminded me of my grandmother and oh i can't forget about the stripper he was so find and i didn't know if i should cover my eyes or smile while i watch him reveal his sexiness on the big screen damn he was fine looked flawless and sexy and she stepped up a notch since over all the movie had a lot a list actors and actress it was funny sexy crazy touching loving emotional and wonderful this movie is a must see go it get on dvd now if don't have it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825969338417053 Review: the problem with tv today is that people have been spoiled by lite tv viewing this type of television show is the equivalent of elevator music or easy listening jazz the typical viewers idea of continuity is remembering who got voted off the island last week and wondering who will be the next to go show them a program like surface dr who or anything with a plot arc of more than three episodes and well they'll just flip back to survivor br br 95 of the sheep watching tv don't want to rack their brains they want excuses to not think they want to make sure the boob tube lives up to its name and they don't want shows that try and go any other route because of this surface and many other high quality shows that should have lasted far longer have gotten the axe br br tv viewers don't want stories or morals or philosophy or anything over a third grade vocabulary level they want people eating or over dramatized real life series no such thing you cannot observe something without changing the very nature of what you observe or shows involving groups of people having and then about it to their friends br br today's television is nothing but a wasteland and the few diamonds you can pick out of the dust are just tossed out because no one even knows what a diamond is anymore surface was one of those diamonds Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2977061867713928 Review: i have bought the complete season of surface watched it in 3 days i was so captured by the the plot theories and basically everything about this show the actor who plays miles is great sister mother and father acted like real life family would you could connect on so many levels it's fascinating br br i find animals are so wonderful you can almost connect with them as a parent is to a child it would be something if a creature of this sort of nature truly exists br br am that surface is not having a second season or at least four more shows i have so many questions that need to be answered and hopefully maybe they will create more or maybe in a book br br love the show very much for those who haven't watched surface if you like sci fi you need to watch this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9294918179512024 Review: this dvd set is the complete widescreen 15 episode run of surface a television show made by universal in 2006 the full running time is 10 hours and 34 minutes plus a few bonus features deleted scenes cast interviews special effects featurette this was a relatively high budget show and much of the budget makes it to the screen in the form of quality production design and special effects br br unfortunately 10 hours is a lot of time and as typically happens with this type of stuff the overall quality begins to fall off in the later episodes i found the first 7 episodes discs 1 and 2 extremely engaging and the remainder a disappointment surface was produced written and directed by josh and jonas and it appears that they were surprised by the success of the series and unable to together enough good subsequent material as they rushed to fill the order for additional episodes it even looks like additional writers were brought in for the later episodes because the characters who were already the weakest part of the series lack consistency with the way they were played in the early episodes the series was canceled and although the last episode provides a conclusion of sorts there are still a lot of things left hanging br br it is basically a science fiction story about genetically created dragons sort of a television blend of jurassic park and et the story begins as a puzzle as a crew less navy sub is found adrift at sea on a texas lake are sucked into a lighthouse in africa is destroyed by a huge monster etc etc and as long as things stay this vague there is a fair amount of tension and suspense a human element is introduced in the form of three american families one on each coast and one on the gulf of mexico laura lake bell is a california marine who discovers a strange creature rising from an vent on the ocean floor rich connelly jay r ferguson is diving with his younger brother in the gulf when a similar creature drags his brother away never to be seen again br br miles bennett carter jenkins is a teenager who finds some strange eggs floating in the ocean he takes one home where it hatches into an et type dragon he will spend the rest of the series trying to hide his strange pet from his family and from the local authorities these dragons may look like lizards but they are more like indestructible electric firing causing lightning strikes the sea of fish and like a bunch of randy rabbits when they find an vent of boiling water as long as it's uncertain whether or not they're intelligent extraterrestrial or harmless the premise is interesting once you begin to suspect their origin it all gets very tired and predictable br br jay r ferguson a staggeringly bad actor in the tradition of david hasselhoff essentially plays the richard dreyfuss character from close encounters of the third kind so you know that with a better actor and a better director it could have been an interesting character you will grow to hate this character more with each episode unfortunately what starts out as three parallel story lines is soon condensed into two as ferguson and bell a low budget version of sandra bullock are soon paired up and involved in a series of moronic adventures almost as improbable as the stuff jason bourne gets himself into you expect plot holes and the need to suspend disbelief in this type of show that can even be part of the fun but their adventures are not just totally implausible they are utterly and completely boring there are three consecutive episodes that feature ferguson and bell together in a that will have you longing for the excitement of an all day conference br br jenkins miles is the strongest member of the cast and the segments with his pet dragon are inter cut often enough with the boring ferguson bell stuff to keep you watching and these segments benefit from the presence of gorgeous of recent gossip girl fame as his sister savannah apparently the producers picked up on the importance of this to their teenage boy target audience and the one positive thing they did with the later episodes of the series was to introduce caitlin as a first love interest for miles so as screen time is gradually in br br in retrospect they needed a third storyline to keep viewers sufficiently engaged and it would have been better to limit the adult melodrama in favor of a second group of young actors br br then again what do i know i'm only a child Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5275393128395081 Review: i like the show but come on writers get some action in it quit dragging it on and on you have a great concept and it could be a whole lot more miles jenkins is great and performs as a kid that age should act in the situation he finds himself in hey get creative with the creatures they may have capabilities or other out worldly powers the kid actors in the series are very good and convincing the parents of miles do appear to be a little too out of sense as to what is going on but develop this come on you have a great seed here and there can be a whole new twist to next season with a lot of new characters and creatures and all kinds of neat sci fi stuff if they could make a series on a witch then you should be able to make one on these creatures and kids Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8319598436355591 Review: i am continuously amazed at the us networks what is the matter with them yet another very very promising series axed after just 15 episodes and we are left not knowing what the hell happens to everyone i really thoroughly enjoyed this show and am so annoyed that we will never find out what happens to the characters and the from the deep this show had everything humour suspense action what more could you want why oh why did the pull the plug on this it just doesn't make sense buffy went on for 7 series as did charmed and enjoyable as they were surface invasion and dead like me were even better just because a show does not get terribly high ratings doesn't mean it's rubbish and if they gave it a bit longer probably more people would catch on to it and they would end up with a big hit on their hands one season just does not give it enough time to catch on and the networks are far to eager to pull the plug they should learn that like fine wines and they take time to mature br br bring surface and invasion back p l e a s e Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8847931623458862 Review: i love this show it's truly unique i was under the impression it was going to have more seasons in anticipation of series 2 recently i purchased series 1 to re watch it in order to be when part 2 started now after watching it i was excited and craving more so i came to the site to see the schedule for the continuation i am really disappointed to see there no longer are plans for a second series as i was eagerly looking forward to watching more of this story i think they really dropped the ball on this one there was plenty of story line left to build on and lots of unanswered questions i'm now a very unhappy view and i hope that they would reconsider their decision and pick up the story where it left off Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4306316375732422 Review: this is one of the better sci fi series it involves character development a few really moments and reasonable episode scripts as one other commentator said here it looked as if it were a mini series not a full blown series with filler episodes and low budgets br br the problem with the show which in short is a godzilla series is that it started too big with incredible monsters fantastic science then it all boiled down to local americans doing stuff then the show ended too soon since the olympics were coming and hey a sci fi show is a sci fi show but half naked athletic people running around aimlessly is much more important so they only did 15 episodes instead of the expected 22 the audience was small too as people didn't really caught it on at 20 00 in the end the suits did it trust a marketing plan to destroy anything that looks remotely original and promising br br conclusion you have a show with good special effects stuff like huge monsters killing people or destroying boats then going into genetic engineering transforming people human clones end of the world also the only are scenes with aggressive rednecks or other annoying people being killed for their stupidity the down side is that after 15 episodes that prepare something huge the show ends no real ending no closure just a bitter taste of cloth in one's mouth as if you just swallowed a piece of suit Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.06617733091115952 Review: there is no denying it sci fi on tv is difficult there are so many problems that the genre brings with it like the need for a good budget solid writing decent acting perhaps the budget and the script writing is the departments where i feel most attempts have failed so does surface succeed not completely but more so than most br br the way i see it a good sci fi show doesn't really need a lot of cgi to work nor does it need a ton of money what it needs is the capacity to create a larger than life feeling the feeling that there is more than meets the eye something to make me curious and willing to try and figure out how it's going to end adding the pieces of the puzzle and sometimes saying is what makes or breaks a show like this one br br surface had a couple of flaws first of all it's basic premise is not as exciting as it could have been nor is the revealed story as exciting or daring as i hoped in the beginning also the tv feeling is very present much of the time all the way from the crappy cgi that ranges from decent to awful to the rather shifting quality in the acting department also it feels sometimes a bit too family oriented in that it takes the edge of sometimes and becomes almost cutesy but aside from these flaws it's an enjoyable show maybe not as spectacular as some of the other sci fi shows out there but it manages to keep me interested the whole season and it offers a couple of nice between shows as well the ending for me is not that appealing i don't like shows that end without ending so to speak leaving the story unresolved it's especially unfortunate in this case since the show seems to be canceled after the first season it is as of yet br br hbo is to me the benchmark for quality television their series have the best actors the best production values and above all the most solid writing this is not hbo quality but it's good for what it is good enough to want another season without a doubt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.960487425327301 Review: i came across this movie while channel surfing one day and decided to give it a chance to my surprise i enjoyed this movie i felt some genuine chemistry between and malcolm warner it was such a lighthearted and warm movie that when it was over i felt upbeat sure this movie was predictable from the very beginning but i give it high marks for the way that it made me feel when it was over i must admit that i have never seen before but i feel that she can definitely act when you combine her good acting with her cute face and attractive figure she has the makings of at least becoming a well known star Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9316491484642029 Review: a tender movie that represents how our daily life is a catalyst that causes us to change our thoughts behaviors and emotions into people we're not this story is a love story where true emotions arise i credit malcolm warner win and for outstanding performances a movie definitely worth seeing a holiday that turns into an emotional turn a round i suggest seeing it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765650629997253 Review: watching the preview of armored i thought the movie was either going to be a very bad or a very good film thankfully the movie was entertaining suspenseful and realistic there never is the perfect crime and armored showed why the movie show perfectly when people get into stressful situation they behave like animals the last hour of the film is very entertaining matt dillon is still a very good actor hard to believe dillon is 50 years of age i would buy this movie i give armored eight out of ten not a christmas movie did i write ten lines yet nope anyways there is not to many action films armored has a lot of excitement in it which gives the movie goer a choice over another comedy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8862504959106445 Review: a fare to remember is a totally derivative almost ridiculous movie but has a warmth about it that makes it a very effective and upbeat holiday movie it stars a pretty newcomer as a high powered ad executive who right before her wedding has to rush from l a to seattle to keep a client who has rejected every other presentation she has transportation difficulties from the beginning and seemingly no money this is the first dumb thing were there no anywhere she must make a fortune at any rate she meets a cab driver warner who looks like a homeless man and he drives her to her presentation and when she emerges with a huge box of beef jerky the product he's there to take her to the airport all flights are canceled so in order to get to l a for her wedding she hires him to take her there br br along the way they bond and learn from each other it's a very sweet movie though there is absolutely nothing new in it it combines six days and seven nights and a few other films but the chemistry between the stars is good they're likable and the acting is good look for jerry springer as the head of the beef jerky company and a cameo by karl malden br br this is a nice film to take in over the holiday season it's on lifetime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714918732643127 Review: most christmas movies have a redemption theme but most are a variation on a very similar plot this movie is wacky and has an unusual plot you may need to hang in there for the first half where events may seem hard to believe for a movie but not as unbelievable as real life scott adams the creator of says he's never made up anything in any of his cartoons they're all based on real life stories told to him by his fans the second half starts to fit the plot together i enjoyed it br br btw one reviewer noted that the idea of someone not having cash available is not credible in these days of but it's perfectly credible if you've lost your wallet who carries cards anywhere else while on a business trip Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8047410845756531 Review: this movie was a for me while i was surfing from channel to channel i don't know why but it filled in me with warmth and happiness this is what a high budget movie can not do mostly i liked it this is a must see one br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8158577084541321 Review: does a wonderful job depicting a conflicted bride torn between the challenges that await her professionally the memories of the freedom she thought she would have when in college inspired by a famous author and the safety of her marriage to a man she really doesn't love this movie is definitely worth seeing as predictable as it may be the acting is inspiring and real chemistry exists between and malcolm warner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552758932113647 Review: now i like victor herbert and i like mary martin and allan jones but it would have been nice to see a real biography of victor herbert walter connolly as herbert does have a decent resemblance to him in his latter years br br jones and martin sing beautifully though the herbert music is just there to the plot line concerning these two musical performers jones's john ramsay is a frail character very similar to in who jones also played br br as for mary martin it's a mystery why she never had a good hollywood career she did films with bing crosby and dick powell as well as this one she performed well but movie audiences didn't take to her the best musical moment in the film is jones and martin in a duet of alone the recordings i have of the song are individual and it was written as a duet there's also a pleasant scene with jones and martin riding swapping herbert songs as they ride br br the real victor herbert with his womanizing and his irish patriot background and his musical training in germany where he developed a love for all things german would have been a fascinating study he was also a before he turned full time to i have to take strong exception to the reviewer who said sakall would have been a good victor herbert sakall as irish hello br br nice movie but the real vic would have been so much better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.927624523639679 Review: i cannot argue with other comments that the story line focuses more on the romance between the mary martin and allan jones characters much in the manner of than on the life of victor herbert but in the 1930's would that have been a box office draw instead of the life of perhaps it should have been the music of there is an abundance of this br br for me the thrill of the movie came near the end of the movie when foster sings land of romance it has been over a decade since i caught this movie for a second time at a local movies' theater at first the audience was stunned then it burst into spontaneous applause i remember the shivers running up and down my spine my trivia memory recalled the information provided to an public by a local journalist when the movie first came out back in the late 1930's note hit by miss foster was a far f above high c ' br br she may not have had four a la but the then teen certainly had a range Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8015788793563843 Review: in the changing world of cg and what not of cartoon animations etc etc was a warm welcome at least by me i think it's important to show these sort of films once in a while to preserve them and help remind us of where the originality and fun of cartoons actually came from people were talking about how it is boring because of the graphics and stuff but hey think about the films that will be considered boring if every film looked like the new state of the art ones everybody and their mother is making these days call me old fashioned but i liked it it's a wonderful story about supernatural beings and human beings and all it really needs from its audience is their imagination Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.921147346496582 Review: i think that this is a fabulous movie i watched it constantly from the time i was 4 to about the time i was 8 however watching it resulted in many nightmares i particularly got them because of the guy that was always like the and his friends i am 12 and i still get nightmares about it to this day i can't fall asleep right now because i am thinking about it i love this movie but it is so scary i definitely love this movie though i have very good memories from it kate is very good at acting in this movie amazingly i never realized that it was her i also think that the graphics were very high quality contrary to what some other people think Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661917090415955 Review: basically an endearingly and moronic 1 50 version of the nifty early 80's subterranean creature feature favorite the this entertainingly schlocky centers on a nasty monster who makes an instant meal out of any unfortunate souls enough to go poking around the notoriously off limits gold spike mine your standard issue motley assortment of intrepid hard nosed mine boss cute but insipid blonde babe feisty lady inexplicably aussie accented seasoned old mine hand charmless hunky jolly guy and arguably the most annoying character of the uniformly irritating bunch a nerdy aspiring writer who's prone to speaking in melodramatic trek into the dark cave in search of gold naturally these intensely insufferable discover that the allegedly abandoned mine is the home of a deadly ugly multi beast who in time honored b flick fashion proceeds to gruesomely bag the group one at a time directed co written co produced and co edited with by melanie anne phillips acted with by a rank no name cast further marred by lethargic pacing a meandering narrative murky under lit eye straining cinematography a pseudo john carpenter synthesizer score and a cruddy jerky stop motion animation that's only quickly glimpsed at the very end of the movie this extremely clunky amateurish and hence quite dreadful would be commits all the necessary bad film missteps to qualify as a real four star Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.026940783485770226 Review: early 80's creature feature concerns a long abandoned gold mine that some intrepid miners are determined to check out naturally they find no gold down there but one very hungry monster that along in search of prey br br while i have to be honest and admit i found it dull at first i personally prefer the thematically similar the it actually grew on me as it went along now the characters aren't too interesting nor the actors either the closest to an interesting character is morgan played by keith hurt in any event female lead terri is quite good looking and makes his domineering jerk an easy person to hate the writer played by effects man mark wears thin quickly br br it begins in a comfortably predictable enough way with a nighttime set piece in which two victims are claimed to get things off to an acceptable start the monster itself is intriguing for its design as you can imagine it gets revealed a bit at a time until late in the game and for being the product of stop motion animation when this process was no longer used very much director melanie anne phillips directing under the pseudonym of david michael and crew deserve some credit for their creation of atmosphere they manage to make the film look quite claustrophobic and gloomy and their use of lighting works well the film does build in intensity towards a pretty good ending suffice it to say they do the best they can on their low budget br br an obscure little item worth looking into for die hard horror buffs br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802665114402771 Review: well unlike most people i went into this movie expecting it to not be that good and it turned out to be an awesome film pretty cool plot i love the idea of it but what really made this movie was the actors they all did an incredible job and it was pretty cool to see and dillon work together it's a movie where you go in thinking right away you will be able to predict whats going to happen but it quite turn out how you predicted i don't want to give away anything about the story so i wont but i suggest giving this one a chance if you saw the movie money train and enjoyed that you would love this movie maybe everything lawrence touches is gold Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8606185913085938 Review: i was completely drawn into the story but i wonder if perhaps i shouldn't have been so sympathetic to the hurt character's plight for respect because when it boils down i really think that glam reporters such as barbara walters is the devil or maybe the filmmakers were telling us that we're all supporters of fluff news stories Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.36690419912338257 Review: or maybe not whatever anyone thinks of broadcast news good or bad almost all the credit for that thinking belongs to writer producer director james l brooks as a screenwriter of which he has long been one of the best it is not easy to savage an entire business in this case the business being television news but to do it with a smile a wink a knowing nod and a laugh practically every step of the way to do all that takes real talent something mr j brooks has in abundance br br one user on this website in his summary asked the musical question did walter act like this no of course not and the reason for that is in uh mr day the only thing that mattered was bringing the news to the people same goes for john and and david and douglas edwards and howard k smith sure they had to pay lip service attention to their ratings if only to please their bosses but all they really cared about was the news itself br br now of course all that has changed for the last 25 30 years in the network news business the only thing that has really mattered is ratings ratings ratings the bottom line how many bucks will our news division deliver for the network don't believe that br br let's consider the big three tom dan rather and peter aka stanley stunning all three have now been on the job at their respective anchor for the last 15 20 years peter actually got his first shot at the national anchor desk way back in the 1960s but was totally unprepared for the job of the three dan is the one with the greatest in the field training as a reporter personally i think all three do terrific jobs as news anchors and are deserving of their positions all of which has nothing to do with why all three are actually in those jobs all three are now in their 60's dan is pushing the big 7 0 and all three are still very good looking and if you think they're still good looking now imagine how good looking they were in their 40's when all three were hired for let's say put in their current jobs but do you honestly believe that any one of these three would have been put in had he looked like let's say fred gwynne herman or like heaven me not only that if dan were tomorrow a younger than he is today walter would not be able to get his old job back why not pretty enough and it would matter not a whit that he is or once was the most trusted man in america br br and this is what broadcast news is all about tom william hurt the next pretty boy national news anchor to be who has trouble with a few minor things such as thinking for himself being able to write and knowing stuff jane craig holly hunter the brilliant news producer with news business standards and ethics all of which get thrown to the wind when even she falls for pretty boy tom and aaron altman albert brooks no relation to james l a top notch and field reporter who has no hope for a national job because he flop behind the anchor desk and many other such flawed characters whom you know really do exist in the news of the various networks br br network the trail eleven years later broadcast news carried the torch as a worthy successor in the new millennium what will be the next movie to savage the business of network news you can use maybe or maybe not Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9373343586921692 Review: spoiler alert br br i have never seen comments on a movie that i disagree with more then the comments people made on this one could learn from critical viewings of this movie as an educational film i rate it highly because it teaches how to succeed we do not watch movies to learn we generally watch for entertainment as entertainment i rate it low the ending is downbeat and cerebral intellectual this conflict results in my eight star rating the movie follows jane craig holly hunter a television news producer the network executive introduces tom william hurt to study for the on air news anchor position tom immediately charms people with another potential news anchor has been waiting for years for his on air opportunity aaron altman albert brooks altman knows all news stories inside and out br br the network executive wants on the air and jane argues saying is not ready he doesn't know the news they do not listen to her forced to place on the air jane contacts altman to get information on the news story and altman's comments through an to while speaks we watch the sharp contrast between altman's jane words and as skillfully everything altman and jane craig say in his ear in order to make it understandable likable and entertaining the audience altman gets a chance on air and the network execs require him to seek coaching from the new guy this new news guy coaching him this is something altman does not see justified but agrees reluctantly br br coaches altman and gets excited noting hundreds of altman's shortcomings in appearance audio and vocabulary altman never considered these things before when he became an expert on the news itself the complexity of understanding what taught him causes altman to have a sweating attack flop sweat when he is on the air eventually becomes the top network anchor and altman prior to being fired but fails in his attempt for a romance with jane craig because she finds out from altman that sometimes fakes circumstances in order to make people like him this turns her off of him this sends the message that in relationships we want people who are genuine and not trying to make us like them br br this movie sends the message that getting people to like you is the most important skill in a job but it is especially true in broadcast news there are many people commenting on how this is the dumbing down of tv news and how represents a good looking but dumb guy or all style but no substance the opposite is true possessed skills and very complex intellect to get people to like him including the presence of mind to know exactly how he appears and sounds when he is on camera he coaches altman to punch a word in every sentence flaw that costs him the relationship with jane craig is that he is too driven to be likable and will fake a situation many people are calling altman very intelligent or brilliant altman played by is not as intelligent as and the flop sweat scene shows that his mind could not handle the complexity that handles when on the air altman is angered by this fact that he knew the news and more by getting people to like him there are also people commenting that these things are exclusive to the tv news industry the concept that winning friends is the most important skill in a job is obviously not popular but my experience indicates it is true in most jobs as an education on how to succeed this movie is fantastic albeit unpopular educational yes but it does not have an uplifting ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709269404411316 Review: this movie has everything going for it fully developed characters a realistic portrayal of working washington bathed in warmth and humor that is uniquely albert brooks the dumbing down of network news is even more of an issue now than it was in 1987 remember this was pre cable so satisfying to care about complex people attempting to achieve complex goals and it all moves along with lightning speed such a true to life depiction of friendships that toward romance see if you can spot john cusack as the angry messenger and do you recognize peter from real life broadcast news finally if you're from dc see if you agree with holly directions to cab drivers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680906534194946 Review: i loved this movie the first time i saw it it gives such detail of what executives involved in the news industry will do just to get a story on the air notably jane craig rushing kenny to finish editing the piece to get it off and then joan cusack struggling to get it in and william hurt who according to jane commits an incredible of ethics fakes his tears during his date rape interview a flaw that is pointed out by aaron another high point is when tom uses jane for his own benefits and then turns around and sleeps with jennifer the script is brilliant and the directing is almost as good all three main actors were great in the portrayals of their characters especially holly hunter and albert brooks whom is the funniest in the film william hurt is also very good this deserved at least three oscars best actress holly hunter best supporting actor albert brooks and best picture i liked the last parts of the film where it shows them 7 years later br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9966570138931274 Review: a truly terrific touching film female melodrama at its finest with a lot of comedy great dialogue characters and writing any woman can relate to the story because it's a classic you're in love with mr right but he has no interest in you until some guy who seems completely wrong comes along and you fall head over heels in love but of course it's not that simplistic the characters are real and all of the performances are perfect the movie is hilarious as well every scene society i'd recommend this film to anyone who loves a well written screenplay of humor and melodrama you can relate to every character and the plot moves in unexpected directions a great underrated movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889096617698669 Review: movie watchers often say great movies must have 3 memorable br br scenes to be considered truly great broadcast news doesn't have br br three it has twice that this movie is extremely well written by br br james brooks holly hunter and albert brooks have never been br br better i love this movie for many reasons it is great because it br br makes you laugh and it makes you cry albert brooks has several br br great lines and many unforgettable scenes 1 laughed i can br br sing and read i am singing while i read with midnight train to br br georgia playing in the background 2 laughed telling the br br william hurt character that you really blew the off of br br after watching hurt's report on date rape 3 cried when aaron br br a brooks finally tells jayne hunter that he loves her and she br br can't end up with hurt's character because he represents br br everything about journalism jayne finds finally 4 laughed who can forget the scene where aaron br br anchors the weekend news hilarious this movie should have won an oscar it has everything i love in br br movies great acting intelligent script and even a jack nicholson br br cameo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9465275406837463 Review: typically i'm a comedy guy i rented this at the video store under comedy and thought albert brooks awesome and rented it it seemed like the romantic comedy and i remembered i hated those and had the full mindset of hating this movie br br boy was i wrong br br while this is a romantic comedy it's acted by an amazing lead supporting cast brooks hunter cusack and nicholson and everything works well within itself the script sounds real and not forced like this could be happening in the news station you're watching at night it takes your emotions and makes you enjoy hunter and brooks and loathe hurt which makes the ending a bit and but it shows how you don't need a happy ending to end a movie you just need a truthful ending which is what everyone got not everybody's life ends well and it shows in broadcast news maybe people don't like the ending because it's not your typical happy ending associated with romantic comedies but it works it's real and it's genius broadcast news is a classic in it's time and a fine romance movie up there with casablanca well maybe not that high but it's the only other romance i can think of that i like br br broadcast news 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9912077188491821 Review: i didn't like as good as it gets very much but i am a big fan of william hurt and holly work so i decided to watch this movie and the most surprising thing for me was the superb work of albert brooks here in spain he's little known and only as a 2nd division version of woody allen in the west coast he played a great part but hunter and hurt were good too specially hurt in an relatively unusual role for him hunter played the role that reminds me a bit of her part in once around 1991 br br finally the rest of the cast is great too robert one of these familiar faces of the american cinema the ex bond girl lois pretty good placed on that role i think the always perfect joan cusack in her early years and specially the brief of jack nicholson maybe he doesn't have any good scene but it's jack nicholson anyway the best movie by james l brooks great story well resolved and superb cast for one of the surely best movies of the 80's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.99049311876297 Review: i haven't actually seen a lot of movies with holly hunter but seeing her in broadcast news was a pleasant surprise she is a hard nosed journalist jane craig who has devoted all of her time to tv news show her colleague aaron altman has carried her torch for a long time without saying anything the love triangle is completed by tom he is the slightly aloof ex who is the new reporter to jane he symbolizes everything she doesn't like about news reporting turning it into not serious business much to her surprise jane finds herself attracted to tom br br holly hunter is doing a great performance as the perky journalist but i don't quite see what she finds so charming about her new colleague tom it's something with them that prevents us from getting up close and personal with him almost as impressive is albert brooks who gives his all in the role of a professional who gives more than 100 percent for his job but doesn't get quite as much in return actually for a while i thought he was steve guttenberg from police academy 1984 he has a few funny lines and if this was a meg ryan picture they'd call it a romantic comedy br br running over two hours a few scenes could have been edited or left out completely eg jane's and trip to central america also i'm a sucker for happy endings and had preferred a different ending than just a reunion between the three of them seven years later Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601450562477112 Review: this is a decent movie although little bit short in time for me it packs a lot of action grit and emotions in that time frame matt dillon and the other main character does a great job in this movie the emotions and intensity were convincing and tense throughout the movie it is not typical fancy expensive hollywood cgi action movie but it was a very satisfying movie indeed for the price my evening was great because of this movie this movie is straight traditional action movie with great acting story and directing i would recommend this movie the character development of the characters were good and makes you believe that were are actually seeing a real event taking place because this movie i believe was made with cheaper budget the acting and quality were much higher Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.923478364944458 Review: not only do i think this was the best film of 1987 it's probably in my own list as one of the 10 20 best films i've ever seen for whatever reason i really connected with this movie and it is one of the most personal films i had seen at that point in my life i was 26 for better or worse i strongly identified with the holly hunter character and i'm a guy she plays an extremely bright loyal and intense woman who couldn't figure out romantic relationships there were so many things that she said in this movie that were things that i would say or have said to others in similar circumstances and the ending of the movie i find to be so very very sad br br obviously this role was the big break for holly hunter clearly i was not the only one to think so highly of it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8054882884025574 Review: this is a love story set against the back drop of television news the three main stars william hurt holly hunter and albert brooks create a love triangle whilst working at the washington bureau of a tv network br br tom hurt is the handsome reporter who is being groomed to be a star jane hunter is the producer who that tom lacks the intellectual gravitas to be a real journalist but falls for him anyway aaron altman brooks is the man who shares her beliefs in journalistic standards is also the man who truly loves her br br holly hunter was nominated for a best actress academy award but lost out to cher moonstruck she was robbed this is film her character jane is smart ruthless and totally driven she is also hilariously neurotic her performance is perfect just watch her face when she watches the tape of tom's interview of a rape victim the scales literally fall from her eyes br br hurt's performance is less showy he plays a man who is well aware that he is a and a fraud but is smart enough to know that his rise will be by people like jane he gives little hints of a man who is extremely calculating br br the film comments on celebrity journalism integrity and the commercial pressures on news in a medium that is focused on the bottom line it predicted that news would be dumbed down that standards would slowly be lowered due to commercial pressures br br think about this this film was released before the end of the cold war and before rise of reality tv yet it predicted the dumbing down of the news paris release from jail was treated like a major news story to see how prophetic this film is just watch your evening news and note the set the graphics and the tom and his clones are well and truly alive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967441201210022 Review: i thought it was terrific very realistic and funny dialogue and realistic action in a i didn't like how the jennifer storyline is not really concluded or how the ending doesn't give us closure holly hunter fit the part perfectly she's one crazy actress this movie is well worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595001935958862 Review: tv news producer jane craig hunter meets tom hurt an up and coming news presenter at a and their mutual attraction takes them back to her room romance however is cut short when it emerges that tom is in his own words no good at what i'm being a success at and jane realises he personifies everything she hates about where tv news is going the rub comes when tom reveals he is about to join her news bureau in washington br br jane and tom's initial attraction is therefore given a second chance but will jane be able to put aside her professional opinion of the man she finds herself attracted to and should she aaron altman brooks is jane's highly intelligent reporter colleague and despite his obvious talent career is as he lacks the confidence and people skills and the classic good looks to be the success that his new less qualified and less intelligent colleague tom is becoming he is also concerned that his good friend jane maybe falling in love with tom despite her better judgement as it becomes increasingly clear that aaron has his own romantic feelings for her br br this central romantic plot is set within the trials and tribulations of a tv news network office where moral dilemmas and ethics are with quickly and where appearances and dramatic effect are becoming more prevalent and important br br this is where most of the bite comes from with well observed comment and scenes one of many moments is a scene where tom meets the top anchorman bill a cameo role for jack nicholson for the first time and the camera focuses on their in a film full of great lines and dialogue long and short you realise a lot about these two men's character from this one quick shot of two hands br br the dialogue between characters is amongst the most intelligent and witty you are ever likely to find anywhere on film and in such abundance brooks gets the best portion of them in line with his character but even the conversations that are incidental and perhaps over heard by one or more of the characters as they move through a crowded room should be listened to br br hunter is a tour de force in this role for which she was rightly and not alone nominated for an oscar and for which she probably would have got if it was for a role in a film that didn't mock part of what had become a closely related industry and against a strong performance from another actress in a more traditional feel good rom com br br brooks is also excellent as the constantly frustrated and occasionally too smug for his own good aaron altman br br hurt whilst possessing the looks and providing the personality required of his character does not always convince that he is quite as dim witted the character says he is or is supposed to be he displays a intelligence that enables him to make the most of his apparent limitations which may be plausible but i don't think hurt quite pulls it off apart from when he tells us he stinks or doesn't get it hurt comes across as a bit smarter than that otherwise it is an effective performance in a role where his character is compromised by its intellectual limitations but brooks and hunter slightly hurt's performance it is the only negative thing i can say about the whole film and who is to say that anyone else would have done it better or come off any better when next to hunter and brooks and their performances in this movie br br support is ably provided by amongst others robert lois and joan cusack and there is also a bit part role for christian of subsequent boston legal fame and the of bit parts for brother john cusack whose face you don't even see br br james l brooks has provided us with many great tv shows and movies and this film should rank up there with the very best of them it may not have won any oscars despite seven nominations but it did win plenty of other awards and turned holly hunter into a star Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799063801765442 Review: i don't really know when it was that tv stations began preferring to have handsome men as their reporters regardless of the but it was clearly a problem by the time that broadcast news came out and the movie does a really good job looking at it portraying a love triangle between pretty boy air head reporter tom william hurt intelligent but nervous reporter aaron altman albert brooks and producer jane craig holly hunter the movie pulls no punches probably the best line in the movie is when tom says something like i don't really understand any of what i'm reporting and in the era of fox news and such things a movie like this becomes even more important br br all in all definitely a movie that i recommend also starring robert lois joan cusack and jack nicholson in a supporting role as the anchorman Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8381580114364624 Review: if you have not seen this late 80s film about the the washington bureau of a network news station than i highly recommend it it is a sad commentary on the direction of news reporting in this country but tells the story with wit the characters are well developed and albert brooks performance is fabulous he delivers all his lines with entertaining understated comedy i am not an albert brooks fan at all so this was a welcome surprise i have a friend who works as a producer for a local news station and he advised that this is close to reality so kudos to the films writer and director for doing their research br br fun movie with a lot of insight into the world of network news it is not nearly as dark as another movie i also recommend in the same genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9333184957504272 Review: there was broadcast news and what a good thing it was this one just plain stands up and sounds its barbaric in a manner that resonates two decades later br br there are moments especially with respect to the cutesy score when this film becomes a bit too eighties or a bit too sleepless in seattle fortunately they're few and far between br br one third social satire one third romantic comedy one third drama with three flawed but endearing people at its core it's smart and moving and almost impossibly funny holly hunter in particular may never have been more fun to watch in a comedic role and yes i'm including raising arizona her other star turn from that era in this assessment br br a legitimate classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649119973182678 Review: good drama comedy with two good performances from hunter hurt but albert brooks steals every scene he is in with a great script this movie and gives everyone a chance to show their acting talent and although joan cusack is not in this much but she has one if not the funniest scene in the movie the highlight of the movie for me was albert brooks speech on the devil only one draw back is the fact it goes little slow in places and i only got totally interested in brooks role not so much in or hurt's i give this a 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818149209022522 Review: broadcast news dir james l brooks 1987 br br br br although it lacks the emotional punch of debut feature terms of broadcast news is a superlative film with exceptional performances from each of the three leads and a script that feels as genuine and well researched as a hard hitting news report let it be known this is a character film first and foremost and a satire second in my mind it succeeds on both levels on its own terms the film's characters are given surprising depth and dimension while the satire remains sly and never bitter comparisons to network are unnecessary because the films have two completely separate goals and attitudes while also a great film network is a cynical and weary work in other words its mad as hell and fed up with the state of television style of satire feels more extreme and guerrilla in contrast the characters the news rooms of broadcast news love and live for their jobs sometimes to the detriment of their love lives they derive pleasure from the stresses and of news reporting just as the audience derives pleasure from watching this sweet and romantically realistic masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897732138633728 Review: spunky journalist holly hunter produces investigative news reports for a major news network she's a motor mouthed maverick good at her job and with little time for romantic relationships enter william hurt and albert brooks two men who vie for her love br br brooks is an old school journalist who adores holly because she represents everything good about journalism they both believe that the media exists to test the gods educate the public and fight for truth children of the sixties they embody hippie values they're defenders of the public good knights who fight valiantly with pen and camera br br william hurt in contrast is a far more complex character initially awkward clumsy and self he gradually reveals himself to be a sexy and manipulative high skilled at climbing the corporate ladder unlike holly and brooks he's symbolic of modern media values news as spectacle journalism as entertainment news anchor as celebrity truth as subject to editing board we want to despise him and his time junk food journalism but we just can't quite manage it he's playing the game by its own rules do we condemn him for lacking a moral backbone do we condemn the game can the game exist if its rules are how have these rules evolved br br this isn't and network and so the film never bothers to answer or raise these questions content to keep things on the level of light comedy it ends with hurt being promoted to london division and brooks being to a tiny community network holly having rejected both men remains caught between them the last of media integrity this spunky reporter remembers her roots the loss of brooks and warns herself to be on the guard of future william hurts br br it's a cute ending but compared to network the film seems positively trite vision is one in which global media despite its offers less meaningful information he a world in which has cultures information has become subject to and a handful of media control all international news this is a world in which the truth is subject to meetings and economic interests a world in which viewer ratings determine content and opinion dictate top stories br br perhaps this is why broadcast news which longs for the glory days of journalism ends on such a bittersweet note it knows what the future holds made in 1987 its been living it for at least a decade br br but today in the digital age things are even worse and have left a very small number of massive dominating the communication landscape with this has come the hyper commercialism of content the barrier between the creative editorial side and the commercial side all but collapsed today everyone might be able to start their own or website but these are grass roots affairs as the communication reach of the individual increases due to technological progress email internet electricity air mail etc the size of the individual's world increases likewise he must project his voice both further and louder battling that white noise the incessant verbal static that is the global community br br so ultimately you need two things according to democratic theory firstly you need a coming of people in power and people who want to be in power both in the private and public sector secondly you need a wide range of informed opinions on all important issues of the day in a democratic society the media system as a whole should produce this sort of culture unfortunately the structure we currently have in the global system works directly against the needs of democratic journalism and a democratic society br br 8 10 – this is lightweight stuff but a witty script some funny moments and a brief cameo by jack nicholson elevate it above most other films about journalism interestingly unlike most films about the media it never into satire and instead plays things as a straight love triangle br br worth one viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671616554260254 Review: new guy at an armored car company gets talked into becoming involved in an armored car heist by his fellow drivers in order to score some quick cash the problem is that they really don't have much of a plan and when complications arise things turn deadly br br fast moving popcorn action film has a great deal going with it first off the film is under 90 minutes so the film doesn't really have the time to bog down in plot it everything up and just goes next the film has some great action sequences so one moves towards the edge of ones seat lastly the film has a stellar cast that include matt dillon jean reno and lawrence fishburne its a first rate cast that sells and covers over the stories short br br this isn't brain surgery its a popcorn movie and on that level it scores highly worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985806941986084 Review: broadcast news opens with a series of brief vignettes that are a clever way of starting a story about tv anchors who have no clue as to what they're reporting about br br at a speech before a group of would be reporters all of whom are bored by her presentation most of them leave when the last one exits the co host of the event says quietly to holly hunter i don't think there will be any q a subtle line in a brilliantly written low key comedy a farce about the show biz aspect of tv br br william hurt is the inept news anchor who finds himself working with holly hunter as the network anchorman hurt badly needs help in reporting and holly refuses to take the bait at first he knows he's only capable of looking good but is not a reporter he proves to be a quick study as long as his is working and he's getting all the straight info from executive producer hunter br br holly's other anchor friend albert brooks helps by feeding her information she passes on to hurt of course she becomes conflicted about her feelings for ace reporter brooks and equally strong attraction to the pretty boy anchorman hurt who's having his own with a pretty staff member br br you have to wait until twenty minutes before the film ends to find out which man she'll end up with brooks tells her that hurt is the wrong one because he represents everything she's against in this unpredictable comedy there's no telling who hunter the neurotic heroine will end up with br br holly hunter william hurt and albert brooks were all nominated for oscars brooks in supporting role as was the film itself and director writer james l brooks all in all seven well deserved oscar nominations br br the script doesn't for a conventional happy ending and in this case that's the only flaw for the brilliant screenplay i felt cheated and somewhat let down by the wistful conclusion Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8337844014167786 Review: from producer writer golden globe nominated director james l brooks terms of as good as it gets this is a really good satirical comedy film showing behind the scenes in the life of a news reporter anchor journalist or producer might be like basically jane craig oscar and golden globe nominated holly hunter falls for new reporter tom oscar and golden globe nominated william hurt but aaron altman oscar nominated albert brooks also has strong feelings for her the network prepares for big changes and sparks will fly with all members of the studio also starring jack nicholson as anchor bill lois as jennifer mack mrs robert as ernie school of rock's joan cusack as blair peter as paul moore christian as bobby robert as martin klein ed wheeler as george and stephen as gerald the comedy is subtle but strong the romance has it's moments and it is certainly a believable situation film it was nominated the oscars for best cinematography best film editing best writing screenplay written directly for the screen and best picture and it was nominated the golden globe for best motion picture comedy musical and best screenplay motion picture it was number 64 on 100 years 100 laughs very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852118492126465 Review: broadcast news is directed by james l brooks terms of as good as it gets and has a great cast including william hurt albert brooks and holly hunter everyone gives a good performance but they're all too unlikable to really care about them br br some parts of the film are really brilliant such as the prologue and the short scenes with jack nicholson the main reason it doesn't entirely work is it's a film that relies on the characters being amusing rather than amusing things happening to them br br you could consider it nothing more than a drama but it's often too silly to be successful there as well still the script makes it worth a watch certainly not for everyone br br 7 0 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9297488927841187 Review: i say sadly because if you see this movie now you realize how low our media has sunk all the warning signs are in this movie br br it's a great film i think the last great james brooks film but others may disagree it has rich characters who are believable as well great acting great writing and although the music got a little cheesy i even liked that br br william hurt has never been better holly hunter is stunning and albert brooks walks away with every scene he's in this triangle of people is beautifully drawn and compelling and made the whole movie soar above it's vital and important topic of the news and how it's slowly being compromised in our nation br br watch this with network for a truly fun and frightening evening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778261184692383 Review: james l brook is one of those directors who always seems to take a quirky look at life he isn't only the producer for the simpsons he has some classic comedies under his belt broadcast news is one of them br br although it doesn't match his later effort as good as it gets broadcast news is still a very clever funny and witty movie about a television broadcasting station and all the problems they suffer there's a great comedic sequence of physical humor where joan cusack is running around the building trying to rush a news tape to the editing room in a matter of mere minutes before it is to be broadcast live on tv br br this isn't only very truthful in terms of how hectic broadcasting stations are but also a skillful and honest portrayal of human beings br br a low key subtle movie with good acting especially from hurt who i don't always like so much and apt direction Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624086618423462 Review: i'm sitting around going through movie listings and not really seeing anything i want to see my appetite keeps saying something like broadcast news that's what i want something smart and funny with adult ideas and great acting and writing and a directorial style that doesn't call attention to itself this may well be hurt's best performance is this or the big chill to my mind however eccentric hurt is smart and to play an unintelligent person without making sure wink wink the audience knows wink wink hey i'm not stupid well that's fine acting right there hunter is note perfect and albert brooks is a revelation and he can read and sing at the same time great great work br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832090735435486 Review: essential viewing for anyone who watches tv news as it may help to become a little more sceptical or even cynical on a personal note i recall taking a course some years ago about being interviewed for tv what to do what not to do the course impressed on us that tv news was a branch of show biz that depressing view which is probably even more valid today than when it was made is reinforced by this film never mind journalistic integrity what counts is the ability to look good and smile nicely and make sure you don't sweat on camera br br the interactions between the three main characters form the centre piece each with his or her own ambitions capabilities and beliefs brooks takes these differences and sets them into the volatile setting of a tv news studio and adds more than a pinch of love interest to the mixture the result is a complex if somewhat overlong portrayal of how we compromise every day in order to meet our ambitions and take others with us it is always entertaining although the final scene was perhaps unnecessary given everything that had gone before Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495437145233154 Review: excellent movie about a big media firm and the goings on both on and off camera covering several years the film centers on 3 mobile young all striving for their place within the corporation well written dialogue flawless acting and a riveting story made for 2 hours of solid entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9437015056610107 Review: this movie is one of my favorite comedies of all time the dialog is crisp the pace is fast not only is this a clever comedy this is an interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes in the television news business br br there are so many funny lines a couple of my favorites br br ernie it must be nice to always believe you know better to always think you're the smartest person in the room jane seriously no it's not it's awful br br aaron he must be good looking jane how do you know that aaron no one invites a bad looking idiot to their room br br the performances of holly hunter albert brooks and william hurt were absolutely brilliant even years later i remember this movie well often forgotten is the wonderfully funny joan cusack i love the scene where the personnel are racing to beat a there are so many funny scenes that it's hard to pick a favorite i highly recommend this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9899786710739136 Review: for me this wonderful of a film bears repeated pleasurable viewings its about the tangled lives of three very different people holly hunter is the obsessive workaholic producer albert plays the but brilliant journalist william hurt is the affable but dumb new kid on the block news anchor br br the classical love triangle emerges with the stunningly witty and self deprecating in love with hunter but she of course is attracted to hurt br br this film works on many levels at the very least it is a brilliant comedy with the one liners flying so thick and fast that each viewing bears a new harvest of ones that you may have missed last time its also a film about attraction and unfulfilled romance br br but perhaps most importantly the film examines the modern obsession with physical appearance and its ultimate triumph over intellect as a valued human attribute this is personified by the career success of the hurt character in contrast to relative decline br br despite being fifteen years old the film has some relevant messages about modern news values and the continuing decline in journalistic standards br br this film is a classic in every sense and it is difficult to understand why it has been so neglected Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9606049060821533 Review: this movie is about six men who are assigned to transport money from bank to businesses ty columbus short was in iraq for the war serving his country and now just is being helped out making a living by his friend mike matt dillon making sure he does not loose his house mike tells him that this wasn't the life his parents were expecting for him and he should be living a better life than he is now with his brother jimmy andre telling ty that him and jimmy have always been family to him and would do anything to help them out mike tells ty about a plan to make a heist the money would be around 43 million split six ways among the other transport men too although ty does not like the idea he tells his friend mike as long as no one gets hurt he would be in the last night ty was forced to talk to a welfare lady about putting up his brother in foster care giving him a dilemma to lose what matters most in his life although the plan sounds safe at first greed isn't everything when it comes to taking lives br br when it comes to your either in or your out so when you don't go with a plan its hard to play the hero and stop greed driven people when it comes to having large sums of money this movie comes with a star studded cast to keep you interested starring jean reno laurence fishburne fred ward ulrich and milo short i have recently only remembered him in stomp the yard which was about a kid who lost his brother and lives his dream to go to college this was probably one of his best movies i have seen him in and this one he fits the character so well it's great to see him on the big screen again in action Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973427951335907 Review: this was a really nice surprise i was up late last night and couldn't fall asleep not really thinking twice i turned on my tv and hbo was on and this film was just beginning luckily i saw the whole thing and i am very happy i did because this film was very good the actors were well cast and they did a surprisingly good job kris kristofferson delivered a solid performance there was a lot of substance behind his lines this film made me realize he's a good actor brian keith was great as his father as was trey wilson playing the colonel this was trey wilson's final role before his untimely death too bad he was a quality actor and seemed like a nice guy williams also did a nice job as american wife as far as the direction i had no idea franklin j was the director until i read the review in leonard movie guide this was the last film he ever made now i understand why this movie was so good also directed patton a truly great movie i haven't seen his other great film while i was watching welcome home i said to myself this director really knows what he's doing not knowing that had directed it there's one really beautiful scene in a thai orphan refuge enough to bring tears to my eyes not only was this sensitively directed but it was also directed in a very economical and taut way there is nothing wasted in effort the script was one reason this film is so good the writer doesn't weigh the actors down with too many lines it was written very simply but very effectively it just shows you that a lot can be said with few words this film also made me proud to be an american at the same time that it showed you how beautiful all people are Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8035276532173157 Review: hi i have been looking 4 the soundtrack or a song from the film does anyone know who sung the title song i think it was called welcome home or coming home br br it is played throughout the film and for the end credits please can anyone help either the artist and or title of song thanks mike this is for all you movie buffs lets see if you know your stuff br br hi i have been looking 4 the soundtrack or a song from the film does anyone know who sung the title song i think it was called welcome home or coming home br br it is played throughout the film and for the end credits please can anyone help either the artist and or title of song thanks mike this is for all you movie buffs lets see if you know your stuff Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8939338326454163 Review: this film is good but not s best my favourite is and patton but this is a sad and very nice film kris is good in this movie and really makes a difference i am going to miss and this is his last film br br a good film by a great director 7 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9935830235481262 Review: zen and the art of written and directed by david is a short film about a young man named david his friends call him zen and what transpires in one strange day of his life zen works as a for an upper middle class family the lady of the house tries to get zen to help her cheat on her husband unfortunately her son walks in on them instead of her husband from this point on the movie starts to speed through many revelations between the characters along with the eventual involvement of the man of the house zen and the art of is witty smart and overall very well written the comedic timing of the actors is also very strong it's a fun light movie that i would strongly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826596975326538 Review: screening as part of a series of funny shorts at the sydney gay and lesbian mardi gras film festival this film was definitely a highlight the script is great and the direction and acting was terrific as another posting said the actors' comedic timing really made this film lots of fun Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8866999745368958 Review: when jean seduces the young gardener for the sole purpose of annoying her husband little does she realise the explosive drama that is to follow br br the short scenario does not waste a word or a frame in this brief interlude in the day of a dysfunctional family the lives of the father mother and son are all linked in some way with the gardener it's this fact that makes the script so intriguing br br for such a short film the production is every bit as professional as any major work and the casting is ideal br br a wonderful little film that can guarantee a few laughs from beginning to end Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5509016513824463 Review: great little short film that aired a while ago on here in get a copy if you can probably only good for a few viewings as you'll end up remembering the script and it's the twists that make this film so funny well directed and scripted it's an example of just how good low budget short films can be Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.884659469127655 Review: you gotta love the spaghetti western universe the vision of a west where good guys get shot point blank with no warning cartoonish villains chew the scenery in extreme close ups and the anti hero walks away from the girl in the end a lot of people call films i find that a bit dodgy as far as descriptions go i think bleak and are more apt mostly because suggests a level of sentimentality almost every director ignored in favour of painting characters in broad strokes br br must be seen in all its widescreen glory before it can take its proper place in the sergio canon it's a beautiful movie and it makes sense that wanted to blow off some steam with after the one two punch of the great silence and this although he would later back to his usual tricks with the sonny and jed there's still a certain amount of caricature that detracts from the overall of the movie imo it hurts more than does any good to have a needless inclusion of three kids dressed like hippies around town in search of gold and trouble and it hurts to have mario playing mexican one handed bandit el diablo as over the top as he always plays his characters br br those minor gripes aside there's more than enough here to wet the of the spaghetti aficionado shootouts galore the population of an entire town reduced to crawling naked in the dirt the typical iconic of the laconic played by johnny the moral bankruptcy of almost every character in the movie might never receive the acclaim of the more famous sergio or the american of the genre but you and i know that's a gross injustice for a very talented director his dynamic shot selection in depth staging with objects sticking close to the camera and in the background his flair for quick pacing and energy in moving a story that wasn't always all that along the way he photographs open spaces everything in his work makes me sure that if was american and had emerged 15 years later along with mann and hawks the du cinema critics would have lauded him as an auteur worthy of serious critical consideration Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8030368685722351 Review: cult film maker of his thirteen spaghetti westerns of which i'm only left with what am i doing in the middle of the revolution 1972 to catch is one i only became aware of fairly recently via marco guide it's an bleak genre gem in the style of the director's own masterpiece the great silence 1968 complete with desolate snowy landscapes br br johnny the french elvis presley whom i first saw in jean luc godard's detective 1985 is a curious but highly effective choice to play the loner anti hero who like clint eastwood's the man with no name from sergio leone's celebrated dollars trilogy is fitted with a steel plate armor for protection incidentally i had stunning daughter laura at the 2004 venice film festival but was distracted by the presence of her esteemed director claude chabrol is another curious addition to the fold serving pretty much the same function that frank did in the great silence but himself well and is amusingly clumsy in the presence of a bathing fabian the latter then plays a greedy nymphomaniac of a widow who seduces all and in the pursuit of her goals has the other major female role as a farm girl looked after by and who at one point is into free love by with this is mind it's worth noting that the movie features surprising but welcome bouts of nudity from both fabian and incidentally the anachronistic addition of a bunch of long haired youths who also engage in dope smoking and revolutionary talk is a somewhat half baked attempt at contemporary relevance – but it all eventually adds to the fun besides even the black sports an afro hairdo br br mario too enjoys himself tremendously with the role of a larger than life mexican bandit nicknamed el diablo – who keeps a youthful constantly by his side an element which may have influenced clint eastwood's unforgiven 1992 and at one point challenges the captive to a head duel having mentioned this the film also contains one very unusual of – as of an adversary by kicking the cash register of the saloon into his face as always the enjoyably fake are accompanied by over sound effects equally typically for the genre however the wistful score by angelo emerges a most significant asset actually the ambiguous ending is entirely in keeping with the film's generally somber tone – after comeuppance at the hands of the locals the hippies who had previously suddenly turn against him when wounded and terrorize the town forcing everyone on the street and the gunman manages to lift himself up to meet their challenge they however away at the prospect of facing him and then rides out of town leaving behind br br in conclusion i acquired this via a good quality widescreen print in italian albeit with french credits and the occasional lapse – about one minute of screen time in all – into the french language where apparently the original soundtrack wasn't available Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8876785039901733 Review: in the late sixties director sergio made four spaghetti westerns in a row the classics the mercenary the great silence the and three of these all except the are constantly turning up on ten best lists when spaghetti westerns are rated until recently all i had seen was a very poor quality compilation with some english some italian a fuzzy picture and it was nearly incomprehensible now having seen a beautiful widescreen version with subtitles still in two languages however i can safely include the in that group of four classics johnny is very good as the charismatic a notorious hand with the gun returning to to investigate the death of his brother who was by the townspeople for losing their savings it involves a voluptuous beauty who owns the bank a mexican bandit leader el diablo who was once friends with an honest sheriff who dreams of better days and a small band of hippies well it was the late sixties and hippies were everywhere even apparently in our westerns it's not a desert western shot in the somewhere and is lovely to look at there is a bit more nudity than i expect in a western but that's not a bad thing is lovely as sheba who may be niece or dead brother's girlfriend that's never made clear this film deserves to be seen and once again we plea for a nice dvd with all the i think the would be as well known as any of other westerns and that's high praise indeed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7558572888374329 Review: good boring or bad it's good worth your money if you can spare it for a ticket sure better than the trailer makes it seem yes oddly br br there isn't much to the script guards working at armored truck company move vast amounts of cash guards see opportunity to retire as one of them is too honest to go along with it all and a well laid plan goes to hell br br this could have been a poorly executed reservoir dogs ripoff but the skill of the cast and the director's ability to make just about anything tense pull it out of that realm and put it onto a solid Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3445126712322235 Review: the copy of this movie that i have seen is not very good it's grainy and has almost no color in some parts it switches back and forth between english and french often in mid sentence and sometimes even in the middle of a word to make matters much worse there are no english subtitles during the french language parts which i think make up at least one quarter of the film but amazingly the movie is still very understandable and enjoyable even in this condition and i think that says a lot about how well made this film is br br this is a top notch spaghetti western with great acting an interesting storyline and an excellent music score it also has a cool protagonist a beautiful dark haired girl some strange characters and events and an overall feeling of melancholy this film has euro written all over it br br i hope there is a pristine negative or print of this film out there somewhere because it deserves a quality dvd release and when it comes out i will be one of the first in line to get it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693688750267029 Review: the whole town of is afraid because they bret brother and he is coming back for revenge at least that's what they think br br a great johnny and a very interesting early mario star in this western obviously filmed in the br br bret dixon is coming back to to investigate why his brother was he is a loner and gunslinger par everybody is afraid of him the mexican bandits fighting the that took their land as well as the decent citizens that brother they him because they thought he stole their money instead of bringing it to dallas to the safety of the bank there but this is is only half the truth as we find out in the course of this psychologically interesting western br br but beware it's kind of a depressing movie as everybody turns out to be guilty somehow and definitely everybody is bad to the bone br br still i enjoyed it very much and gave it an 8 10 strange that only less than 5 people voted for this movie as of january 12th 2002 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8885198831558228 Review: loved the story of a guy that tries to get his girl back been there done that so i can relate any way i love the camera work how occasionally the camera gets left on and they are just sitting there talking about the scene or other stuff or how the camera follows him around to find the cast and what not i watched this on ifc sometime last year and i loved it so i told a few of my friends about it and some of them watched it and they too loved it check it out if you can kinda girly but its still a good film i gave it a 10 10 because of two reasons one i can relate but anyone that has ever fallen in love and made a mistake can relate two its a really creative way to make a film its like you are constantly there right in the middle of filming like i said great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750449657440186 Review: this is an enjoyable project that is not a film as the title suggests good performance by nadia who re the role of grace i follows the re of what happens to mike and grace in new york city she leaves but he wants to get in contact with her this project is his way of trying to getting in touch with her br br i saw it on ifc i have heard that it will be released on dvd as well i do like this trend of more independent projects this is an example of a good project br br i hope that he finds her br br take a look and be entertained br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9332714676856995 Review: most movies from hollywood seem to follow one of a few pre and very predictable plots this film does not and is a perfect example of what i watch ifc for br br there's a guy michael and his girlfriend left him with out a word he wants to know what happened is she ok can he say goodbye perhaps get some closure he hasn't been able to contact grace and in an effort to find her he has made a film asking for your help br br michael figures we might need a reason to help him so he tells us his story by reliving his relationship with the help of a friend nadia to play the role of grace the girlfriend who left br br sight is 20 20 and it is no different for michael by telling his story and getting feedback from his friends he realizes his mistakes and just how much he values what he has lost this is unfortunately a lesson we all have had to learn or need to learn and is easy to identify with that is what makes you want to hear more of michael's story and wanting to know if he finds grace Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8538563847541809 Review: it is clear this film's value far the cost with which the format mini dv implies in fact the filmmaker embraces the format and incorporates it so into the storyline that i forgot the fact that i was not seeing the typical 35 film it has the core appeal of indie movies like clerks the work of robert rodriguez combined with a fantastic new take on the romantic comedy genre this is not a film is an honest film with honest portrayals and it is a superbly paced narrative there is not one point in this film where i felt a scene could have or should have been omitted on the contrary the director pulls amazing performances out of truly gifted actors and does so in extremely circumstances from page to screen this film is a worthy and relevant story that hits on so many levels creative technical or otherwise i highly recommend it for all who enjoy cinema or those looking for a little charm in an otherwise devoid of charm medium Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9520609378814697 Review: 'this is not a film' works because it is so true in what it is trying to say if you ignore the dynamics of the plot and focus in on the message you will see a little bit of yourself in the main character michael whether male or female all of us have come to a point in our lives where we want to look back and a situation or a relationship did it really occur like we remembered what went wrong michael's desire to find grace is completely selfish more than anything he wants to make himself feel better about how things turned out but even so he is a sympathetic character because everyone is selfish when it comes to relationships we would not be in them otherwise as the film ends i am not sure if michael has learned anything new about himself or not our best gauge on the relationship is through his friend nadia she is the soul of the movie and reminds us of how there are always two sides to every story i found michael to be pompous arrogant and just plain clueless which is exactly why i liked him he is a real character if you've ever wanted to go back and analyze a previous relationship then this is a film for you in closing it is a film for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9137047529220581 Review: i don't want to spoil the movie for anyone but this life's reality in so many ways and if you are really honest with yourself you will resonate with it in agreement in at least a few of the scenes br br the acting is not only believable but convincing in a way that one to the characters moreover it's funny without trying too hard at it br br and yes i truly believe a sequel is warranted here see the movie you'll understand why br br highly recommended especially if you like movies that have a real message Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605022668838501 Review: this is not a film is a clever witty and often heart touching movie it's a retrospective of a failed relationship between michael connor michael campbell and his estranged irish girlfriend grace mckenna michael down on his luck decides to make a documentary his whole relationship and what went wrong he exploits his friendship with an actor he met at the gym nadia nadia who he gets to play grace the concept of this film is very original michaels relationship is shown from every point whether it's a high or low michael campbell pulls off a fantastic performance that makes you want to help him find grace if fact most of the characters pull off great performances except the the is needed to move the plot along yet seems too surreal to exist in a coffee shop his monologues are often and pointless this is proved when he says out of this chaos we're all trying to create order and out of the order meaning but in reality there is no such thing as meaning something only has meaning if we make it have meaning br br the commentary saves this movie the commentary is done in the vain of this is spinal tap and has michael and his brother explain the problems they had while making the film michael offers a very funny self conscious commentary that makes for some very good belly laughs br br overall i'd give this movie a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830570816993713 Review: i've tried to reconcile why so many bad reviews of this film while the vast majority of reviews are given a rating of between 7 and 10 the reason may be this film is kind of hard to describe in a positive review although a few have done that quite nicely already this film is confusing depressing and doesn't have a happy ending i still gave pola x a rating of 10 because it is basically for me literature and art combined on film that is really my favorite kind of filmmaking i've only seen two of films this one and sang as with this film i'm being somewhat pretentious when i call this one of best films but i am carax has a minimalist style if that type of film does not appeal to you and is boring then it would be best not to watch this but pola x was less minimalist than sang so it had quite a lot of intensity for a thriller at least for my taste i found it quite interesting and absorbing the two lead roles did an excellent job acting i mean the lead and the young woman he thought was his half sister catherine d is always great but her role was not very large or significant in the story but everyone did a fine job i thought the cult stuff was great it may have not been very believable but that is due to its being rather abstract there is a lot going on between the lines in this film this is a very freudian psycho thriller Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695708751678467 Review: i'm not here to tell you armored is hitchcockian or fellini esquire nope referenced directors are more like don siegel charlie and walter hill the warriors those two didn't fool around with like putting women in their movies no skirts need apply they made guy movies guns lots of guns men met violent death with a twitch of the jaw their movies were like a sap to the head you want a friend get a dog br br armored is so a guy movie armored trucks bloody gunshot wounds exploding money if that doesn't get the lizard part of your brain excited then stay away br br at 88 minutes armored is all muscle without an ounce of fat we meet six security guards who drive armored trucks three per truck the six led by matt dillon scheme up a fake hijack involving two trucks their mission one day is to deliver 42 million from the federal reserve i think the idea is to drive both trucks to a warehouse stash the cash then stage a hijack sure the cops will suspect them but if they stick together they'll get through it br br trouble is one of the six played by columbus short is a at first but he faces and he's the guardian for his messed up younger brother he needs cash bad br br matt dillon pleads persuades the no blood on anyone's hands a clean getaway all good no bad you'll be rich forever blue skies smiling at you br br right br br everything goes to hell of course it's one damned thing after another and the stakes keep going up and it almost all happens inside an abandoned warehouse somewhere in los angeles in fact the movie goes out of its way to project a backdrop of industrial urban decay i happen to like industrial urban decay br br kudos to matt dillon who plays the top bad dog he goes from charming to disappointed to frustrated to outraged to totally insane in the course of the movie love that guy br br also credit is due to the menacing throbbing and totally sinister electronic soundtrack by john murphy i am guessing he's heard a few dream records br br also it's surprising that this is a pg 13 movie i caught one — one — f bomb in this entire movie about violent tough guy robbers on some level i like that take the kids br br the director is a hungarian who made a fine noir set in the budapest subway system called screenwriter is an out of nowhere guy called james v simpson br br a lot of the people in this movie are just starting out i am willing to bet the esteem given to this movie will rise as time goes on and these filmmakers advance in their careers Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49029889702796936 Review: carax is brilliant and is one of the best film and camera guys in the business so it should come as no surprise that pola x is an almost perfect filming of the most gut wrenching story ever seriously if i could have figured out some way to climb inside my video monitor i would have pierre to within an inch of his life no one has the right to be that self absorbed and that stupid both at the same time except maybe in emily bronte's heights after spending minutes with pierre i need a large glass of brandy never have i been so angry at a main character ok having said that pola x is a stunning movie with one of the few totally honest sex scenes i've ever seen in any film which means another piece of brilliant filmmaking and i'm talking graphic here by the way pola x will beat the hell out of you though so make sure you're up for it if you decide to watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9115284085273743 Review: carax has made 3 great movies boys meet girls sang les du in fact those films were not that great but it has the violence of youth the beauty of juvenile wilderness carax in these three movies was well aware of what cinema was but he tried to make his own vision of the art without thinking about about all he have seen but using it and melting it into his times pola x is a very different movie because carax made les du a of 20 millions dollars a film that has destroyed everything on its way after such a movie you can't do another one in the same point of view so carax has to changed and he did the movie isn't as beautiful as its first it's more reasonable no more studio no more dreamed paris carax has entered at last reality it's not clean anymore it's not poetic characters carax have become a romantic in the german sense of it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449066519737244 Review: i watched pola x because scott walker composed the film score and i admire his music a lot frankly i expected a somewhat pretentious and possibly incoherent french movie i was wrong the vision of the film quickly managed to engage my attention to the fullest starting with the opening sequence which shows black and white footage of military airplanes throwing bombs at graves at the sounds of music and scott walker's beautiful wailing voice the film explores the identity crisis of pierre depardieu a brilliant choice for the role and his self destruction the story is divided into two parts – the first depicts carefree life in a beautiful house in the french countryside and the second follows his utter personal after he abandons everything and moves to paris to live in squalor with his supposed half sister both parts contain some amazingly stunning photography – the first very colorful and bright the second utterly gloomy and nearly apocalyptic adding up to a true aesthetic feast pola x is a fascinating and quite unique movie experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881961345672607 Review: i agree with who said that there is a lot going on between the lines in this film while i do think the pacing of this film could be improved i do think that the complexity of the relationships between the characters is fascinating br br examples br br pierre is going to marry his cousin even though his love for her seems very cousin y br br pierre and his stepmother have a rather curious relationship br br pierre and seem to have a relationship and the actual points to the triangle are not quite certain br br brother is a bit of a or is he br br and isabelle who is she really br br overall i think it was worth my time an interesting film and one that makes me want to read melville Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296879768371582 Review: pola x is a beautiful adaption of herman melville's or the the comments on here surprise me it makes me wonder what has led to the overwhelmingly negative reaction br br the shock value is the least appealing thing about this film a minor detail that has been blown out of proportion the story is of downfall and the subsequent destruction of those around him which is overtly demonstrated in his features and the dialogue and soundtrack set this film apart from any other i have seen and turn a fundamentally traditional storyline with controversial twists into an emotional epic br br i can't stress enough the importance of everything you have heard about this film and watching as i did with an open mind you will i hope be rewarded in the same way that i was i felt on edge and nervous from around the half hour mark however the film is far from scary in any traditional sense it will leave you with 1 000 thoughts each of them at once troublesome and thrilling i know i'm gushing here but i feel the need to make up for the negative perception of this film it's the best i've seen all year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753254055976868 Review: this movie starts off somewhat slowly and gets running towards the end not that that is bad it was done to illustrate character trait of the main character consequently if you are not into tragedies this is not your movie it is the thought provoking philosophy of this movie that makes it worthwhile if you liked and punishment you will probably like this if only for the comparisons the intriguing question that the movie prompts is what is it that makes a renowned writer completely disregard his publicly ideas for another set the new ideas are quite opposed to the status quo if you are a conservative you will not like this movie br br besides other philosophical questions i must admit that the movie was quite aesthetically pleasing as well the and beautiful scenery helped me get past the slow start also there was use of symbolism in representing the of the main characters if these sorts of things do not impress you skip it overall i give this movie a 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8598170280456543 Review: no one would ever question that director carax is a genius but what we wonder about is is he an insane genius so many people hated this film i am normally the first person to accuse many french directors of making offensive boring disgusting and pretentious films such as the horrible recent film and the pointless and offensive but strangely enough i actually think that is an amazing film made with great skill and passion by a master of his craft and containing remarkable performances the film does carry melodrama to more extreme lengths than i believe i have ever seen on screen before but then carax is extreme that we know the film also contains what i consider way over the top or fantasies and wet dreams what with a mysterious group of young men training to fire machine guns at the in between playing scott walker's rather fascinating music in a band which has its recording sessions in an abandoned warehouse filled with and fires burning in old steel barrels depardieu plays a rich young man in a whose step mother is catherine deneuve and he wanders into her bathroom while she is naked in the bath by the way but he suddenly completely when he discovers that his deceased father a famous diplomat had an illegitimate daughter who had been effectively disposed of by deneuve as an this is because the sister suddenly turns up as a kind of romanian refugee with wild hair expressionless face and little ability to speak french depardieu then transforms himself into a hero' of the far left and wants to kill or destroy his family for their hypocrisy and corruption and lives in squalor and extreme poverty while a vast inheritance he then an incestuous sexual relationship with his half sister which is shown in an explicit sex scene which has offended many people though i have no objection to it as i think people are far too hysterical about sex especially in america where apparently it never happens the intensity of the acting and the filming make this unlikely scenario come off as an experience of powerful if depressing hyper melodrama the differences between carax making an extreme film like this and the numerous extreme french films which i think are pretentious and disgusting are 1 that carax is an excellent filmmaker and 2 he is seriously attempting to explore a meaningful if harrowing extreme emotional condition whereby a human being and turns against his background many would say that the extreme elements in this film were gratuitous but i don't agree i believe carax was genuine and was not making an exploitation picture at all it is very difficult to defend a man who goes that far and who for all i know may be a complete madman but i believe he deserves defending for this remarkable cinematic achievement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9434584379196167 Review: at times i really when i look at the comments here it seems as if most people have seen a completely different film than i have i've just seen it and liked it not in the way that it made me happy but in the way of having seen a good film br br the film needs some patience yes and yes the main character is really annoying but that i'm sure is by intention br br maybe it really makes a difference if you watch this film in a cinema or at home most people watch films at home like they are listening to elevator music this movie definitely doesn't fit as background noise br br and no good directing doesn't mean having five laughs or explosions a second good directing means following your subject and keeping the story and actors together and while that doesn't work out perfectly at least i think it works quite good br br i liked the photography and sets even if they brink on the surreal at times the opening scene is really special br br i also liked the acting – depardieu is not playing pierre he is acting the role of a pierre who is himself playing a role pierre is not the romantic hero that he so hard tries to be he is a and self righteous idiot a downright who by and by all the people he claims to protect that even his love for truth is simply a pose is beautifully demonstrated by his ongoing lying and not even once asking questions or explaining himself br br people are wondering where this or that person came from and other stuff no character who is seen for more than two scenes is left unexplained there is enough information scattered throughout the film on everyone br br and even the strange building begins to make sense as soon as the target practicing is seen remember that isabelle fled from a war zone and obviously this is a refuge for fighters in a civil war most likely bosnia which was still going on when the film was produced at least that's what is hinted at by the story isabelle tells pierre when she first meets him and by the later scene where pierre shows isabelle the book with his father on the cover which is surrounded by books on bosnia Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8896635174751282 Review: when melville's pierre or the ambiguities hit in his first publication since moby dick a year earlier the public response was similar to that found among the imdb reviews of pola x newspapers even published headlines like melville insane which of course he wasn't but when one compares the writing styles found in moby dick and pierre one finds in the latter a sharp departure from the simple and often style found in the former clearly he was mimicking the overly style of the now forgotten victorian romances that were easily his immortal moby dick he was not content however to turn out the sort of product that his wanted and that surely would have sold his version of a victorian romance was a twisted cynical one perhaps but brilliant in its the alternate title the ambiguities is quite appropriate as pierre searches for and thinks he finds truth we become more and more uncertain what and whom to believe as he searches for happiness he becomes more and more miserable br br pola x is a fascinating adaptation of this novel set in modern or nearly modern france though in some ways it leaves little to the imagination and shows us graphically the incestuous relations that melville could only hint at the ambiguities which make the novel and its message so alluring are perfectly in tact the questions it raises are ones that few films have thought to ask yet the answers are left to the viewer br br i recommend a reading of the novel which is much shorter than moby dick before seeing this movie i hope more people discover this tantalizing film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660314917564392 Review: a rare exception to the rule that great literature makes disappointing films john huston's beautiful farewell to life and the movies is almost entirely true to the narrative and the spirit of james joyce's short story a tender meditation on love death and time expressed in the events of a night party in middle class dublin circa as the material might appear the film succeeds by its willingness to tell the story on its own quiet apparently inconsequential terms rather than force a conventional cinematic shape of plot points and dramatic incidents upon it only once is the wrong note struck when old miss julia a trained singer and music teacher whose voice is supposed to have been cracked by age not shattered sings so badly that the audience burst out laughing when i saw this at the cinema fortunately the mood of and gentle melancholy is re established in plenty of time for the moment of revelation between the married couple gabriel and conroy in a hotel bedroom as snow begins to fall outside it's a sad story i suppose but the kind that leaves you feeling better not blue especially recommended as a date movie for people in love who aren't frightened of confronting the sweetness and sadness of life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694727063179016 Review: in my opinion the directing editing lighting and acting minus franco were very good i must admit i was pleasantly surprised and impressed with this film i wasn't expecting much in way of camera angles sound etc but in these areas the film wasn't bad at all br br after seeing the film i personally felt frustrated with both characters because i wanted so badly for these two characters to reach out to one another and i felt like the travis franco character wasn't really affected or changed in the end after terri commits suicide although this is probably due to the lack or inability of james franco to express emotion of any kind very well in this movie i've seen a few of franco's other films and to me he just can't pull it off when a scene calls for real emotion or facial expressions the only positive he brings to the film is the possibility of more people watching this movie br br on the other hand rachel portrayal of terri was well done and she looks to have a bright future ahead i could really see and feel the sadness and emptiness in her character and it made me feel for her i only wish i could have seen more into life before the film ended br br for a short film this movie was good but it leaves you wanting more in the end i only wish it could have been just a bit longer to see the characters develop a little more in spite of that i hope to see more films from the director and crew in the future Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8669152855873108 Review: overall a well done movie there were the parts that made me wince and there were the parts that i threw my hands up at but i came away with something more than i gone in with br br i think the movie suffers from some serious excess ambition without spoiling it let me say that the obvious references to the trial by fire in is way beyond what this movie stands for the is an epic not a 200 page book that puts down women in india the movie is about two girls married into a very distinctive indian family while the basic of the laws of the family tradition seem to be that of conservative india let me assure my reader that i having lived in for 12 years found entire parts that just did not ring those bells i mean some things and some actions are very true but some other stuff is just way off the mark especially today br br is complicated india is complicated the director tries to both and fails pretty miserably at that br br why in english can you imagine a movie about american indians in english or the french speaking in english seriously jarring even the servant spoke in fluent accented english albeit with a hint of in the language for believability br br but the chemistry between the leads is palpable if you like it hot this is a movie for you i think that is the biggest saving grace the development of a true real life love story br br if this film was about radha and sita then it would have got full marks from me and in being about them it could have made a subtle statement but this movie goes out there to say this is what india is and this is what indian society is like and in that respect it succeeds as much as it fails just take everything you see with a pinch of salt the dark secrets of india are not being revealed just two girls are falling in love just like it happens everywhere else Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7358813285827637 Review: i first saw this film in austria when it first came out and i was entranced by it it is a passionate and deeply moving work that should be experienced by all of motion picture art what a shame that it has never been released in dvd format perhaps one of these days that will be as it would be a shame indeed if one of the best films ever made was forgotten and left to fade away in some film vault forever br br why is it that 'b' movies like 'american and get widescreen and releases and often a special edition with multiple commentaries and extras while great art pieces like 'the dead' are all but forgotten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443982243537903 Review: this is possibly the most perfect film i have ever seen in acting adaptation and direction it is self contained and of a kind so there is no point in saying that it is better or worse than other great films just that it can stand by itself as a perfect work of art br br and it was fun watching confused horror fans getting up and walking out Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.673772394657135 Review: john huston actor and director better known for more robust fare such as the misfits and african queen directs his daughter huston in what would be his last film indeed the film was released after huston's death based on james joyce's novella of the same name the dead tells the quiet story of a new year's celebration in dublin huston his cast and his screenwriters including his son tony have created a gem of a movie the novella is among joyce's finest works as well as being the only one that is the film is a tribute to huston's genius he has taken a small beautiful story and has made a small beautiful movie and huston shine although shine is too showy too flashy a word to describe their quiet understated performances the dead reflects the huston family's love for ireland and is in its own quiet way a fitting final movie for a legend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982021689414978 Review: writers and directors by the nature of their craft stand back a frame from the action in their work to show insights about characters and situations here huston and joyce have stepped back a bigger frame yet to show us the ultimate view of what it means to be human until it's very end the movie appears to be about nothing much the kind of typical circumstances that fill every day life it is not until the end of the very final scene that we realize that it is in fact about everything br br it is not possible to watch this final scene without simultaneously feeling pity and also deep affection for oneself and the rest of fellow beings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9021028280258179 Review: because of the depth of his character studies and complexity of story lines james joyce's works do not easily translate into film yet john huston in his last film before his death achieved a perfect translation of joyce's story he received great support from his son as writer and daughter as actress Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9289031028747559 Review: the dead truly is a work of art clearly john huston meant to show that he was still in the full glory of some passion by making it even as his body was failing him this movie is powerfully affecting and lingers in the mind long after it is done reading the joyce short story certainly adds more depth to the characters especially inner turmoil but the essence is all there in this film as a statement by an artist of his love of life and his craft the dead stands alone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596591591835022 Review: john huston made many remarkable and memorable films those most often and easily recalled were released long before his passing in 1987 it was that year however that reminded us that huston was still at the top of his game as by his faithful adaptation of james joyce's acclaimed novella the dead br br once long ago a very wise man called doc asked me doesn't the dead seem remarkably more vivid and bright than any of the other stories in i tend to think that it is the story and film both contain some of joyce's societal comments and criticisms but for the most part paint a warm and loving portrait of an ireland joyce himself so often against and would shortly leave br br huston's handling of protagonist gabriel conroy who realizes the world as he sees it is nothing more than an illusion is simply remarkable to claim that the film lacks plot is to miss the point as with any of joyce's plot while most certainly present is not the focus plot is merely a tool for the of the protagonist's epiphany in addition to a seeming lack in action there is quite frankly little dialogue in joyce's short story for the director to lean on huston's ability to translate what joyce puts in words into visuals is quite possibly the movie's greatest triumph feelings thoughts discomfort during the dance all these leap to life and come within the viewer's grasp in huston's portrayal br br to claim that huston has his writer's criticism of society again misses the mark while the dead may be painted with a cheerful the and pretense of the film's characters is but a comment on society on a smaller scale we are the old aunts the embarrassing drunk the tenor with the sore throat the wife with the sad rain soaked secret even the self deluded middle aged man br br but the dead its title it is not a dark story nor is it really that bleak forget for a moment the snow falling on the living and the dead and the inherent symbolism in it forget the shambles of a life gabriel awakes to at the film's end it is only with the destruction of the illusions gabriel has of himself and of his world that he can truly go forward such is the central point of the film such is the central point of our lives Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8594608902931213 Review: saw this film at the in london where it was showing as part of the john huston season i wasn't really sure what to expect and the first few minutes of the film gave very little away in fact the rest of the film continued to give little away no real plot no action no suspense very little drama and except for a short section at the very end no scenery br br the result of lack of all of these features was however a wonderful film i don't fully understand why but i think that its understated nature made the film almost completely perfect the acting script and most important of all the casting were all spot on and i can't remember walking away from a cinema feeling so good but i still can't work out why i just know that i will be getting the dvd this is one of those films that will i am sure be just as good on the small screen as the cinema experience provided that you can find somewhere quiet to watch it and i will be watching it again soon i will be also interested to find out what my family and friends think of it i'm sure that it will not be everybody's choice but i am convinced that a large number will agree with my view br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708558320999146 Review: the argentinian music poet once said that some folk music repeats similarly at any country of the world they look the same but everybody consider them as their own folk music br br this film as i feel it is about the same music that repeats all over the world at some time of each country's history first a few listen it playing and try to make the others hear it then some believe that they hear it but they don't then nobody says anything and some people appear to listen to it and others recognize that they have heard it but didn't think that others might be hearing it finally everybody listen to the same music and suddenly it doesn't sound any more br br love and poetry as a real and the legacy of a father to his children br br why would he call the film the dead when nobody dies the spanish translation of the title refused to follow the same rule and we call it following james joyce's title br br a nice irish filmed postcard Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48368382453918457 Review: james joyce arguably could write some of the best sentences in the english language and his short story the dead which ends his collection the its the most perfect paragraph in the english language it's fitting that john huston who held back in attempting to film this story ended his career with it as with the red badge of courage and the man who would be king huston revered the literary source but made the adaptation cinematic and with the dead which was completed after huston's death by his son tony huston we get something nearly perfect in the marriage of literature and cinema br br all that cinema can do as one of the commentators points out this isn't the african queen nor does it need to be this is the kind of movie that is uncompromising for an audience all of us through portrait of an artist in school and one needs to bring the maturity of appreciating how words and images in and of themselves can touch us as with silent films huston seeks something pure here and he works with the confidence of his many years and leaves the world a masterpiece that equals joyce's original br br many veterans of the irish theater world are recruited to bring the story of a man filled with self importance and mock self doubt that's reinforced by the hosts of an annual party on the eve of the feast of the epiphany what's in store for gabriel conroy is an evening of celebration song dance poetry where he's asked to give the annual toast to the two sisters and their niece who host the party he's distracted by the task wanting to rise to the occasion and this distraction leaves him vulnerable for an earth shattering experience handed to him by his wife while his ego is shaken when he hears a story from his wife's past it's also a gift where all that seems to have mattered throughout the evening is swept away by the realization of impending mortality for all who are living br br and rather than trying to make the last famous paragraph of the story cinematic huston brings in a voice over and we hear those incredible words as we watch the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling it's the perfect solution to a filmmaker's adaptation br br the cast is all we would hope since this is basically a testament to the power of the written word and how it brings us together through common experience each performer seems elevated by their role huston as conroy has a wide range to play and her account of a young boy who once loved her not only gabriel conroy but the audience as well br br when i think of huston it's the transformation she makes in this film and when i think of her father it's this film i remember first Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809368252754211 Review: this is a haunting short film both james franco and rachel miner deliver performances that hurt ring true and stay with you since this is called a tragic story this isn't much of a spoiler but i wanted to change the outcome even though it is right for the story because i had already come to care about these people i can only think of a few short films that have had that effect on me beautifully shot acted edited high caliber work all around even to the use of just the right sound and or music to advance the story the end credit song finished the job even more emotion from me this is first rate from beginning to end kudos to the writer director and all involved br br this is my first review of a film in the comments section i promised to do so in exchange for a copy of the dvd the review could be good or bad just my honest opinion this is it and it's the least i can do i am so glad i got to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9086195230484009 Review: i've been waiting years for the dead to come out on video having pretty much worn my vhs copy to shreds this is one of the most beautiful films ever made for the holidays it takes place on the feast of the epiphany night and is a simple poignant vignette of characters attending a dinner prepared by three dublin women central to the story is a fairly loveless couple a wife who once passionately loved a young man who died for her and a man who wants to feel the same kind of passion for his wife but feels incapable all of the performances are stunning and the script weaves among the various characters at the dinner beautifully of course its source material is james joyce's short story of the same title and much of his narrative structure is kept fully intact john huston's long career as one of hollywood's greatest filmmakers had a truly fitting finale with this film which was scripted by his son tony huston stars his daughter huston and is dedicated to his wife thank you to lions gate for picking up the rights to this film and releasing it on dvd for lovers of all things irish or for folks looking for a literate subtle yet incredibly moving holiday film this is a true gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913368225097656 Review: naturally in a film who's main themes are of mortality nostalgia and loss of innocence it is perhaps not surprising that it is rated more highly by older viewers than younger ones however there is a craftsmanship and to the film which anyone can enjoy the pace is steady and constant the characters full and engaging the relationships and interactions natural showing that you do not need of tears to show emotion screams to show fear shouting to show dispute or violence to show anger naturally joyce's short story lends the film a ready made structure as perfect as a polished diamond but the small changes huston makes such as the inclusion of the poem fit in neatly it is truly a masterpiece of tact subtlety and overwhelming beauty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986201822757721 Review: this is really the only chance to see the magic of james joyce's writing brought to life his novels are all in any real sense and this is the only long story he wrote it was john huston's last film and did not reach the screen until after he had died and it is easy to see his touch of greatness the dead is in its approach on the screen telling us more about ireland than any modern movie on the ira and the troubles could ever hope to tell us hopefully more people will watch this film and get to experience the finest of both john huston and james joyce and perhaps visit this story in your local bookstore and discover that it is probably the greatest short story ever put on paper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719194769859314 Review: i believe john the dead is a true classic not only was it final film he is quoted as saying all i know about film making is in this film the story closely adapted from by james joyce is a great ensemble piece featuring sterling performances by houston john's daughter and a cast of english and irish actors who bring the story to life this is a film that should be part of any serious collection not only because it is visually elegant but because the story is timeless and very appealing the film is not hurried nor is it charged with action rather the story unfolds from within the characters who bring light and meaning to the dialog the end of the film is stunning poetic and haunting i recommend the dead without reservation as one of the finest films ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980865478515625 Review: not often it happens that a great last movie becomes such a moving performed and filmed masterpiece the cast is excellent as well as the camerawork what starts up as a merry coming together of a group of well educated citizens of an early 20th century dublin turns into a dark narration about all our fear from death and the sometimes dark shadows of the past thank you mister huston for this last piece of great cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883549213409424 Review: in print this is one of the greatest short stories ever written brought brilliantly and to the screen by this father son team working together sadly for the first and last time it is fitting that john huston should end his career on a high note by bringing the work of one of his favorite author's to the screen in what is easily the best joyce screen adaptation huston made a career of adapting great works of literature to film usually quite successfully it is sad and somewhat puzzling that tony huston pretty much began and ended his career in film by adapting what would be his father's final project and picking up a well deserved oscar nomination in the process br br i once had the privilege of sitting in the company of the great screenwriter playwright horton who cited this film as one of his favorites in recent years at the time it was still a fairly recent release as a rather prolific screenwriter himself and a brilliant screen of his own works as well as great authors such as faulkner and harper lee he was obviously impressed with tony huston's first time effort and possibly equally puzzled by his lack of output since then if anyone has insights to share on the topic i'd be interested to hear more Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8475935459136963 Review: for his last film john huston directed his daughter in this adaptation of the story from james joyce's and he gave us one of his finest achievements to remember him by br br joyce is about as impossible to film as anyone but the dead at least presents a traditional narrative to work with much indeed almost all of the important information in the story lies in the spaces between the lines in characters' thoughts and expressions there are big moments but they're cerebral they're not the stuff of which movies are made but somehow huston gets it right and he manages a nearly flawless adaptation br br is magnificent and the movie is haunting and powerful br br grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962883472442627 Review: there are so many lists which could easily fit the dead best screen drunk best literary adaptation best use of music not specifically written for the film best use of poetry best screen speech best ensemble cast and finally perhaps best film ever made this was john huston's last and greatest film adapted by his son tony from james joyce's short story and set on the evening of the feast of the epiphany in the dublin of it is confined largely to one setting the home of the sisters and not a great deal happens in conventional terms they entertain their guests there is singing dancing and much small talk but watching this film you can't imagine anywhere else you would rather be than in this company br br finally of course it is much much more it is about love loss and regret those stable of great drama in the film's closing scenes the tenor frank patterson sings a song 'the of which conjures up in the mind of huston wife of gabriel the ghost of her first and probably greatest love a boy who died in all certainty of a broken heart at the age of seventeen and suddenly gabriel realises he has never really known his wife and that he has not been the great love of her life after all emotionally these scenes are incredibly powerful firstly as recounts the circumstances of her lover's death and then as the voice in head sums up his own feelings this is great cinema the monologues superbly delivered by huston and br br but then all the performances are extraordinary this is ensemble playing of the highest order and while it would be to single out one performer above another has the screen ever given us a more likable genial or convincing drunk than or has poetry ever been delivered with such passion that sean the ira man in the quiet man brings to his reading of lady translation of here added poignancy is to be had of course from the knowledge that huston himself was close to death when he made this film which seems to me the culmination of his life's work death may well be its central theme but viewing this film is a life enhancing experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823400974273682 Review: john huston finished his remarkable career with one of the most perfect and sensitive movies i've ever seen for his farewell he decided to adapt james joyce's beautiful short story the dead and made not only one of the most faithful literature to film adaptations yet he also crafted a movie that more than 20 years later still surpasses a lot of contemporary cinema br br when i watched this movie a few years ago as a student at university i in awe at the screen at every aspect of the movie acting screen writing direction costumes settings music cinematography thinking about it now i still can't of anything i'd criticise it for huston just knew how to tell a good story br br a good deal of credit should also go to tony huston he knew better than to with a text that is not only perfection itself but already visual enough for cinema father and son let the story breathe and relish in the long fascinating conversations between characters and in the meaningful silences br br also deserves credit for the his performance as gabriel conroy i had never seen him in movies before nor have i seen him afterwards but he gave one of the most moving performances i've ever seen br br all in all the dead is a fine cinematic experience from a legendary director who never stopped being excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846402406692505 Review: easily one of my three or four favorite films definitely one for the desert island there is nothing about this film rather it glows warm and the audience is invited to a party and like any good party the joy comes in the interaction of the guests and what you learn as you progress from one to the next with apologies to joyce the film's title conjures up a number of ideas that keep audiences away the film is not horrifying it is not depressing it is a beautiful look into a time that has past within which people are growing up and others are winding down some are frustrated and others are serene and all around ever present throughout the evening are the people and the parts of people that have been laid to rest the words these exquisite actors are given to speak are perfection and set to the music of the irish are an feast particularly to us flat toned americans about the lack of brilliance i referred to above i take it back there is no other word to describe the final scene between huston and it speaks quiet volumes about … well everything some lovely snowy evening rent this film and just let it happen before you no gunfights no car chases no dinosaurs – just film at its most sublime Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8946556448936462 Review: travis james franco is a young man riding a train for business reasons we're to assume who leaves his beloved phone behind it gets picked up by a prostitute terri rachel miner and when he goes to her city to pick it up a series of events occur that are sure to stay with him forever br br both characters have barriers they've put up to defend themselves from communication but despite their it's obvious both are eager to bust them down in total there are about 30 or so spoken lines but from the way james franco and rachel miner use their faces you might as well turn off the volume words are unnecessary a scene to look out for is terri staring at herself in the mirror you can just feel her despair the room br br but the movie isn't perfect it's mostly filmed using hand held cameras which gets a bit distracting mainly due to the acting of mr franco and miner and the photography the script's flaws don't stand out as much still sometimes it seems as if the story doesn't really know where it wants to go br br all in all this is the type of film that truly stays with you long after you watched it an hour after you've seen it you're still 'what ing yourself on the behalf of certain characters it's not flawless but still leaves you wanting more wishing it were at least as long Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8954464793205261 Review: the last film of john huston the great american director of the irish descent is an adaptation of the last short story in the early collection of the greatest writer ever came from ireland the film is a family affair the dying director made it based on the script adapted by his son tony huston from one of the most poignant beautiful and profound short story ever written in this language and considered by many the best english language short story john directed his daughter in what could be her finest screen performance the film is short only 83 minutes it's got no action sequences no plot it is almost non eventful and it may seem slow the guests friends and relatives come to the party that takes place in dublin during the epiphany week in january at the house of two elderly sisters who give annual dinner with music and dance what viewers see for the first hour is the ensemble conversation piece the guests talk listen to the music discuss the latest opera premiere and make jokes sometimes awkward gradually the conversation turns to the long dead friends or relatives the memory of whom never faded away br br this is the film you have to stay with let it pull you in listen to what and how the guests at the party say how they communicate pay attention to the body languages to the looks at their faces when they drift away from the light laugh and music of the present to the long gone but never in fact left most precious memories where the dead of the title are not dead but forever young and so alive if you do you will be awarded with the final scene of such emotional power and impact that it will always stay with you it will break your heart to pieces pull them together and put it back transfixed the film as well as joyce's story centers on gabriel conroy as james joyce's alter ego gave a very moving understated performance as one of the party guests who arrives with his wife huston gabriel is still in love feels close connection to and fascinated with her it is after the party he discovers that even after many years of closeness he does not know all about her past her pains her regrets and the unforgettable emotions and loss she had lived through as a young girl and he is no part of for the first time he looks at her and thinks of her not as the indelible part of his existence but as another human being with her own inner world her own loneliness and sadness and for the first time a strange friendly pity for her entered his soul it is he who narrates the final most powerful and profound lines of the story snow is general all over ireland falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling like the descent of their last end upon all the living and the dead br br if you have not seen the film or read the joyce's story please do they are truly the works of art that leave the everlasting impression and would change something in you to the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701628088951111 Review: it's a short movie for such immense feelings the last 20 or so minutes are among the most intense in the recent years of the industry huston john is dying and only love can make the difference the actor's work in the long evening scene is absolutely marvellous Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7269361019134521 Review: an exquisite film they just don't make them like this any more we on an upper middle class family in dublin in the early part of the 20th century they are an after christmas dinner for their friends and relatives their table talk is just idle chatter but it is so well written that one is engrossed away from the dinner table some fine piano playing helps to create an intimate atmosphere as if one were there as one of the guests perhaps a bit too perfect for an amateur player the odd mistake here and there would have added to the magic of this film no real story but real entertainment and an object lesson for up and coming film makers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7649065852165222 Review: so many literary adaptations are disappointments there are many reasons for that but usually it is the need to cut down a complex novel to the size of a screenplay the dead is unusual it had to be as the short story itself is a tiny relatively short gem it may in fact be the finest short story in the english language in beautifully spare language it tells of the realization of gabriel conroy that his life and the lives of so many around him are controlled by memories of the dead even his own wife of many years loved a man now dead more than him br br to bring such a short story to the cinema was always going to be tricky john huston did a magnificent job he never gave in to temptation to play it up or use fancy technique to expand on the story it is simple and true with outstanding acting the only slight miss step is the use of music to accompany the devastating final soliloquy br br its rare indeed for a movie version of a literary masterpiece to be itself a masterpiece but i think its fair to use this term for this movie its not a bravura piece of film making but it is simple and pure i always think of movies when i think of the dead its at that level of purity and simplicity and deep wisdom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799017906188965 Review: the entire movie an artful adaptation of one of joyce's stories takes place on the night of january 6 epiphany most of the film takes place at an annual party given by three two sisters and their niece where a group of upper class gather for an evening of music and dinner while there is very little plot per se the interaction and conversation among the group reveals much about dublin in the early 20th century when the for independence were just beginning the cast all talented irish stage actors with the exception of huston are universally wonderful and one actually feels he is a guest at the gathering himself the poignant final scene between ms huston and the amazing reveals much about the marriage of the characters there is poignancy mixed with humor and insight and for those who like quiet thoughtful movies the dead is highly recommended my wife is from dublin we make a ritual of watching this wonderful movie every january 6th after many viewings it never fails to move me and each time i something that i've missed before Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9648439288139343 Review: i have watched thousands of movies in my life and i believe this movie is the most perfect movie that has ever been made by perfect i mean the storytelling the plot the acting the staging the camera work etc this is a lay opinion i have no background in film production a lot of movies have perfect scenes such as the bartender a report with the police officer in the movie fargo indeed that scene could play well as a short in the dead every scene is done to perfection making the entire movie perfect perhaps john huston sold his soul to the devil to make such a movie hopefully daniel webster has gotten him out of the contract Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96651291847229 Review: john huston was seriously ill when he made his final achievement and it's thoroughly his testament uncompromising difficult a thousand miles away from and fashions it will stand as the best last film you can ever dream of a very austere screenplay no action no real hero but a group of people coping with the vanity of life the fleeting years and death the party doesn't people for long admittedly warmth and affection from the songs and the meal complete with turkey and pudding but the passage of time has partly ruined voice first crack in the mirror then the camera leaves the room where the guests are gathered and searches the old lady's bedroom for sure hers seems to have been a happy life but it's a life coming to an end a shot shows towards the end of the movie julia on her future deathbed maybe an unfulfilled life because she remained a spinster with no children to carry on only some poor things photographs and but are a human hopes and dreams all fulfilled look at she 's a married woman about thirty five she's still beautiful and healthy but she knows something is broken what julia is today she will be tomorrow that's why in her stream of consciousness she goes back to her past only to find out how harrowing her memories are a young man committed suicide for her a symbol of her youth now waning the final monologue if we listen closely to it involves us all in this eternal tragedy the doomed to failure human condition john huston's lesson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9499481320381165 Review: this is my favourite movie of all time and i always think of it as john huston's requiem br br i must have seen it at least 20 times and never tire of it the mood the script the singing the dinner it is like being invited into someone's home and observing the events and not able to participate even though you want to it is a rare treasure this movie and i cannot write enough praise for it br br it is cast incredibly well with quite a few abbey theatre faces and also the wonderful tenor voice of frank patterson lady poem in the movie is one of the most moving ever written scene walking down the stairs as she listens to the song is one of the best performances every seen on film i cry every time i see it for all the right reasons br br we have all had love lost at an early age and weep for our young hopeful selves br br acted in far too few movies for my liking he just loved stage work and stuck to it and it is our loss that we do not have more of his performances on film as he does so much with this delicate role by expression and the portrayal of a deep love for his wife that will never be and he conveys such inner sadness at knowing this br br if you want your movies action and plot packed avoid this there really is no beginning middle or end just a lens onto the characters at a dinner party in dublin 80 years ago and all the little nuances and of the personalities portrayed so beautifully br br bravo to all who were involved in this production 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971613883972168 Review: flashes of lightning a sprawling cemetery the name of adam west all pop up on screen before the opening credits are even over and yet despite these rather naff elements one dark night isn't as cheesy as it might first seem br br meg tilly sister plays pretty student julie who reluctantly agrees to spend the night alone in a mausoleum as part of her initiation into exclusive high school clique the sisters what julie doesn't realise is that the other plan to freak her out with some ghoulish that the most recent body to be in the mausoleum is that of who feeds off the life force of scared young women br br admittedly this isn't the most original of set ups but thankfully there are enough inventive touches to help set this film apart from the competition my favourites being the macabre sight of everyday objects embedded in the walls of apartment and the creepy manner in which corpses float through the cold marble corridors of the mausoleum during the excellent finale hal impressive cinematography and tom wonderfully macabre special effects also add immensely to the chilling atmosphere Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876739382743835 Review: i have great memories of this movie br br i was only 12 when it was released and it scared the out of me i really miss my br br zombies how can you go wrong it's like retarded cousin br br this movie was released 1 year before the pg 13 rating was br br i submit that one dark night is the goriest pg movie not scariest mind you that has ever been released br br can anyone come up with a pick br br fyi i don't consider poltergeist to be scarier yes but not Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7715758085250854 Review: this film for what it was set out to be succeeded it's a short tragic film although my choice of film are ones that really develop characters and their relationships this film is meant to just give a taste leaving you with the what happens next factor after watching it i really was wanting more more of the characters back story what influences they had to make them into the people they were i think thats what the makers intended the viewing audience to think the acting is amazing there aren't many lines in the film so their body language facial expressions and overall presence needed to be powerful enough to a scene both franco and miner have that element and it shows for them especially franco to take the time to make this obviously says they believed in this film and wanted to be apart of it and for that i appreciated the film for what it was also i'm happy i own it so i can share it with other people that would've never known it existed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657073020935059 Review: i can't describe the feeling when i got this crappy vhs rental cassette in my hands about 20 years ago somehow i got my father to rent it for me and i watched it twice with my little brother yes we got nightmares this film was originally rated as pg in the us in many other countries including finland it was restricted under 18 or 16 the film was aimed to teenagers but this must be the goriest pg rated film ever there's no bad language or nudity in it what so ever originally made in 1981 stayed on the shelves for a couple of years before release br br this is an a class b movie a true well made 80's horror flick a bunch of college girls decide to spent a night in a mausoleum not knowing that a supernatural evil awaits br br you can almost smell the rotting flesh and feel the atmosphere of this movie it's campy utterly stupid but they just can't make these movies anymore there is definitely a certain feel to this 80's horror genre this one is still effectively spooky and entertaining after all these years br br the effects are just oozing quality by ellis burman jr and thomas r burman the make up effects play a big part in this flick otherwise it would've been just a boring teen slasher br br it's now available on dvd at last and it's a special edition dvd including some extras too commentary track is interesting br br in fact this version isn't so special after all below average transfer on dvd some glitches and scratches here and there at first it was going to be released by the blue underground but unfortunately it was canceled so shriek show released it without restoring the print too bad br br great date movie br br recommended br br note i only gave 8 out of 10 because of the nostalgic values otherwise 6 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722841382026672 Review: you have got to see this movie i saw it as a 13 year old at the theater on my very first date fast forward over 20 years and i'm now gay thanks a lot one dark night lol this movie creeped the hell out of me as a kid still do but as an adult the thrill of this movie isn't in the storyline but rather the hysterical laughs it holds highlights are listening to the names the teenagers call each other from my personal favorite to turkey also keep your eyes for the scene where carol the blond head sister attempts to hang her phone up on a soda can can't believe they didn't that other highlights include adam overly dramatic outbursts and the gooey corpses if you're a fan of true horror i'd suggest this film just because to me it's almost a parody on horror there is def a creepy factor and the plot is a good one but don't watch it if you want to be scared out of your wits unless you're like 10 years old or something Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8586297035217285 Review: i was kinda surprised by the pg rating on the back of the dvd case i certainly wouldn't want my kids watching this one i think this would scare the crap out of a 10 year old br br plot a girl trying to fit in to the clique is and tormented by the 'in crowd ' they talk her into spending the night in this creepy mausoleum that reminded me of phantasm and they proceed to torment her in the night little do they know a recently deceased is coming back to life and raising the dead around them it sounds awfully cheesy but given the age and the budget which was no doubt pretty small this film is fun on many levels br br watch for an early eg daily as one of the in crowd brats i enjoyed it and it scared my girlfriend br br 7 out of 10 kids Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863458275794983 Review: as part of an initiation prank julie meg tilly of psycho 2 has to spend the night in a mausoleum but karl a master of has recently died and been put in there when julie's fellow sorority sisters where he's the real terror starts br br this little flick had a good deal of atmosphere and i enjoyed the build up plus the last twenty minutes are just plain great anyone who's looking for a lost gem of an '80's horror movie needn't look any further highly under appreciated plus elizabeth daily is adorable br br my grade b br br media dvd extras disc 1 commentary with director tom and co writer michael and trailers for the being bloody terror just before dawn devil dog disc 2 alternate director's cut that's almost unwatchable due to a bad print behind the scenes featurette Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.848734974861145 Review: one dark night is a staple in the 1980's low budget horror genre filled with retro puns clothing and scenery transports the viewer to a simpler time when horror films were just that horror br br nothing so intense that you can't understand whats going on the film tells a dark fable of what happens when you mess with the dead well acted by it's stable of scream queens and a fine directorial job by tom whom revels in the time and makes you believe what he's presenting there is no who done it and certainly no big twist at the end it is straight forward and in your face horror from beginning to end with a lot of 80's humor thrown in for added spice i give it 8 simply because some of the special effects fall short towards the end of the film but at least there is no cgi perfect film for new fans to the 1980's horror genre or anyone looking to re live a fun night of classic horror bliss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871792793273926 Review: i also saw this at the cinema in the 80s and have never forgotten it even though i have never seen it again anywhere br br i don't know whether if i did see it now it would seem dated but remembering the storyline and comparing it to some of the terrible modern films i've seen on zone horror i should think it would stand up very well br br i can still remember his coffin sliding out and opening up and all the dead bodies becoming and the blue lightning having seen hundreds of horror movies and still remembering this one it must be good Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8861042261123657 Review: i didn't know anything about this movie before i watched it it seems to be a lesser known teen horror from the 80's what struck me were the ways it from so many other movies from that era br br the first thing i noticed was how slowly this movie builds it doesn't do the typical setup of showing characters being murdered one by one it takes its time building the back story leaving a little bit of mystery about what might happen i was almost starting to think no one would even really get hurt in this movie but everything leads to the climatic sequence during the last 15 minutes and then it gets fairly graphic this was a bad time to take a snack break i almost couldn't finish my pizza once it started br br the characters also seem slightly more three dimensional than a lot of the cheap teen scare flicks there conversations were refreshingly level headed for the most part as opposed to the over the top stereotypes you'd expect for example the girl who is the popular snobby queen bee of the clique isn't constantly spouting insults at everyone but is capable of having doubts and showing some consideration for others br br so to summarize i felt this movie was somewhat original compared to what i expected and a little better made as well it drew me in kept me interested and then let me have it as i said it's pretty gory during the finale but almost family friendly much of the rest of the time i don't need to own it but i'm glad i discovered it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6988368630409241 Review: i saw this film when it was released to theaters it's definitely one to remember i had forgotten the title until recently a friend found it via online search br br one dark night is rather unusual for the suspense horror genre of the time in that it contains no blood it is of the teen fright variety yet the teens are respectable in their own ways it's a nice old school film with props and scenes that reflect the times our hero rides a motorcycle with no brain bucket for example br br as has been mentioned by previous reviewers one dark night is currently available on dvd the original negative was not available for the dvd transition some reel changes are a bit rough but this doesn't take away from the story that being said the colors are vibrant and the lighting is very good br br adam west plays a rather part in this film as son in law his role as an overbearing and indifferent husband is thankfully short br br the story builds over the course of the film unlike many horror films of the era one dark night is a great suspense story that gives the viewer time to absorb what is happening br br the final 20 minutes or so of one dark night are what make it so memorable telekinetic abilities are used to open old graves in the mausoleum pull the coffins out open them and move the corpses around attention was afforded to great detail in the final scenes the rotting worm riddled corpses look quite real Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838272333145142 Review: since jason and his ilk took over horror films circa 1980 most every horror film has involved a group of charged teenagers being chopped to bits with the focus on the chopping and not the suspense br br this little film is different made in the early 80's it does what every good horror film should do bring your worst fears to life while you sit around just knowing that these horrors are just around the corner then you make those horrors just don't turn it into a lesson on the biology of butchering br br the story features meg tilly right before she had a short lived turn with fame starting with the big chill and then slipped back into obscurity in the early 90's meg plays an outcast teenager who is just dying to get into the good graces of some classic mean girls they tell her she can be part of their little group if she spends the night in a crypt the mean girls intend to scare her and cause her to leave the crypt thus giving them a double reward further the outcast girl and having an excuse to reject her br br meanwhile famed karl has died a bizarre death shortly after having claimed to have discovered a way to return from the grave and upon his return command great magical powers his daughter doesn't believe this at first but she listens to a tape about her father's experiments which included his successful animation of small dead animals and of his plans to emerge from the grave with the power to animate bigger game and draw further power from these animations she also learns that she may have inherited her father's power and may be the only person who can stop him should he actually rise from the dead i think you know where this story is headed so i'll stop here did i mention the magician was in the same crypt in which meg character is spending the night br br i will mention that the commercial dvd containing this film does look somewhat degraded compared to what you would expect from a film that was made so recently i saw it on tv in the mid 1980's and i remember it looking better than this the problem is that the original negative of the film was never located so the dvd had to be created from a print this means it comes complete with dirt and scratches br br this is worth checking out for any horror fan it was an independently made film and an example of the kind of unusual stuff that you could commonly find on late night tv until the infomercial turned that time slot into a vast wasteland circa 1986 only tcm underground airs this kind of film anymore Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7614628076553345 Review: a bunch of sorority girls make a new pledge spend the night in a creepy mausoleum of course the recently deceased don't stay deceased for long and all hell breaks loose one dark night is an enjoyable 80's horror with some ghastly dead bodies floating around that are being controlled by the spirit of a dead psychic there is no gore and nudity but the atmosphere of a mausoleum is very eerie the acting is solid but the script takes too much time to develop the characters until the final 20 minutes that finally breaks out of his grave the cinematography is impressive and the the mausoleum is a great location for the climactic events the film takes so long to get going and this is its major flaw 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822767376899719 Review: hello all denver fans br br i couldn't agree more with you guys this show was so cool and cute i i watched it as a kid in the late 80s among denver are other favourite too such as care bears and rainbow brite i am 24 now but it is still one of my favourite shows and my favourite cartoon from the 80s it brings back all the memories the theme tune was great too i get goosebumps whenever i hear it it is sad that it lasted such a short time but it has remained a firm favourite its great that i am not alone and that there are people out there who liked it too this is one of the cartoon shows i shall keep for future generations br br viva denver Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779662489891052 Review: one dark night is a highly overlooked and little known film from the early 80's that deserves an audience that i fear it will never get and that's a damn shame i have seen this film compared to others that have gotten a bigger name over the years most notably phantasm hell night and mausoleum this is a much different film than those and i don't see the comparisons other than the mausoleum which is a bit similar to the one in phantasm but not enough to make any real comparisons i'm not sure how this one slipped through without a broader acceptance maybe it's all in the marketing i don't know perhaps a remake would breathe new life into it unless drained all the life out of it that is i'm not too big on all the remakes that are abundant these days but i think they do work well with lesser known films except for the awful ghost ship remake which other than the opening scene and not falling blaring was utter crap so if a remake of one dark night would happen to fall into the right hands i think it would make a lot of people go and watch the original i know that's what i do if there's a remake of a film i haven't seen before so anything short of a remake i fear would not bring this film back to life unless of course got his eyes on it br br anyways one dark night is a must see for horror fans especially 80's horror fans 'cause we all know that's when the best horror movies were made creepy setting fairly good acting very good story campy what more could you want from an early 80's horror film what's that nudity and gore well sorry no nudity or gore in this film but it's still great nonetheless a solid 8 out of 10 enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925103187561035 Review: thorn is out of business before they stopped making films they made a chiller of a movie using e s p and as the basis of the daughter whose father mastered a terrible power only in the death of her father did olivia find that her father dubbed from had really murdered 6 girls and was planning two more by using the technique of vampirism br br our picture starts with 6 coroner wagons pulling in and music to match the discovery of the 6 girls dead all with their eyes wide open in a closet in the walls were all kinds of objects the men were pulling up an old man when blue lightning hit the ceiling which caused a circular hole to form only made the film more bizarre br br if you like extremely chilling scenes this for you unless you can see dead bodies from years ago in each level of decay don't view it without a friendly companion like the it has some heart stopping horror in it i gave this a rating of 7 it's in color actress meg tilly debuted in this film if you can find it see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665595293045044 Review: this is an ok early 80's horror flick in which a young girl meg tilly is wanting to shed her goody two shoes image and becomes part of a girl gang called the sisters their initiation for her consists of spending the night in a mausoleum too bad the mausoleum is the final resting place of some psycho russian psychic and he's not quite dead yet seems this guy was found in his apartment with lots of things stuck into the walls from his telekinetic target practice plus there is a pile of young dead girls found in the closet all proof that hitch hiking can be dangerous so listen up girls the daughter of this man is rather distraught about her father's death and is confronted by a man that said he knew and given a tape to listen too her hubby adam west of batman fame is there to laugh and and not much else but it seems that perhaps daughter may also have some abilities that she doesn't realize anyway having their unfortunate pledge at the mausoleum the rest of the sisters take off to go get stuff like masks sheets etc to come back and scare the crap out of her but little do they suspect what's going on and they get more than the crap scared out of them for even in death is kind of a busy guy and he's lots of corpses for entertainment and it would also seem that he has a thing for jail bait overall this is acceptable horror nothing too intense but not terrible either the dvd from media also contains another version of the movie that's a rough cut i guess i only watched a little of it so i don't know how different it is from the theatrical release but from what i saw i guess it's a warts and all presentation 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5503749251365662 Review: julie meg tilly is a goody two shoes type high school girl who determined to prove something to herself allows herself to be subjected to the rituals of the sisters a small scale clique over by snooty homecoming queen type carol robin evans the sisters propose that for julie's final test she will spend the night in a mausoleum preparing to drive julie up the wall but not knowing that recently deceased ill intentioned psychic is there and has plans to cause havoc from beyond the grave br br while this debut picture for tom friday the 13th part jason lives and sometimes they come back is limited by its obviously low budget it's what and his crew are able to do with it that counts it's genuinely creepy unsettling fare it might have very well scared the stuffing out of me if i were under 10 years of age and even at my current age it still got to me to a degree br br some of the effects look cheesy but the decent looking corpses and gore are created by tom burman an experienced makeup effects artist who while tending to be overshadowed by more famous names like winston baker and has a good resume with other films like cat people 1982 and the beast within to his credit br br what i liked most about it was a real sense of foreboding and atmosphere an aspect missing from some of the current trendy horror movies being shown in our br br tilly is cute and appealing in her role having recently completed her debut film work in tex before joining this production one dark night was completed some time before its release to theaters in 1983 where it actually did decent business during its first few weeks the other actors do what they have to do well enough familiar faces in the supporting cast include the equally appealing veteran singer actress voice over artist elizabeth a k a e g daily kevin peter hall for once not playing some sort of creature character but who unfortunately ends up with very little screen time and none other than adam batman west the director's wife nancy who would play in jason lives appears here as the spacey girl in front of the arcade br br it's decent b level horror entertainment maybe too cheap for its ambitions and maybe not that slick hey was just starting out but definitely good for some chills br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759899377822876 Review: i thought that one dark night was great it deserves a 10 as to a statement made by one user the dead were actually zombies in this movie a dead person brought back to life is a zombie regardless of the method or cause for of being brought back to life the zombies in this movie are used to frighten the girls not to feed off of them like traditional zombies this movie is a definite star among horror flicks of the 80's the score and atmosphere are quite eerie and the audience is kept in suspense throughout the mausoleum scenes the acting is actually convincing with genuine expressions of horror at the sight of the undead although i enjoy all zombie flicks this movie is a refreshing change from the typical flesh eating zombie movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724352955818176 Review: this is my favorite horror film a close 2nd to i saw 'one dark when it first came out in theaters in 1983 at the theater where i worked br br i was born in 1963 so i have a certain love for '80's horror films despite them being a little dated and the dialog not well written what i thought was so original about it was that the phenomenon of has not been addressed at least to my knowledge at that time and is a very real phenomenon br br i didn't care if adam west was in it nothing against him but his supporting role was not memorable but thought meg tilly was good casting the little known donald hutton from and from as an ambiguous scientist who studies on abilities was sadly overlooked as a gay guy i was paying more attention to david mason daniels meg unfortunate but gorgeous boyfriend he's selling real estate in texas now br br i felt the film in two ways who was discovered to have murdered 6 girls in his surreal apartment had a funeral that was sparse in attendance reflecting the fact that not only was he mysterious a hermit but a killer as you know these types are buried without fanfare second if corpses were going to be mobile they would dragging their feet the filmmakers could have gone for the schlock walking groaning arms out stretched zombies but opted for what would be believable kudos the electrical from eyes at his like he's his kingdom of dead cast an eerie light in the mausoleum that will stay with you for years if you've ever gone to a mausoleum even on a sunny day you will notice that they have their own lighting caused by stained glass windows don't get me started on the silence even himself looked like someone who could pass as an eccentric perverted old man the score was one of a kind and memorable and i keep kicking myself for not getting it on cassette when it first came out the track shooting was done where it was supposed to be i especially liked the carefully planned characteristics of each corpse the bride the badly child still holding its teddy bear the grandmother the tall thin black guy and the half faced world war ii vet and the green eyed elderly who was the first to greet the clique even corpses can be good actors i suppose the only thing i had to groan about was the arm that came out of one of the vaults and choke julie's boyfriend couldn't possibly be done unless a corpse was put in laying on it's stomach and feet first but why it looked a little to fresh too br br the film begins eerie with us never seeing face until the last quarter of the film which is like a birthday present as he is picking up teen girl in his daughter's psychic flash we then see his body away in his one bedroom apartment where we see he's his telekinetic craft by dishes into his wall the rest does drag as the like group julie into a final initiation by spending the night inside the mausoleum but it is a well placed build up to the unleashing horror later the movie isn't bloody in any sense of the word the goriest part is when daughter uses a compact mirror to feed his power back to him and he bubbles then melts i've always felt that a power like could never die and a sequel could be worth looking into i can see it now one dark night ii turning in the grave but let's face it the film stands alone i heard the film had other titles but the original fits br br a remake would be pointless but if there were to be one i would write better dialog and some scenes such as show the studies on abilities done in the lab instead of hearing about it on a tape recorder in this information age something like that would be well documented on dvd and more corpses why just raise the ones in the mausoleum when power could spread to the graveyard too let's just say i'd hate to be one of the persons who had to clean up the mess at the end of the climax something that too can be shown i think having one of the sisters recognize one of the corpses as a relative would have added some good if disturbing character with cg effects some awesome scenes with remains would be off the wall br br say what you will about 'one dark but it has it all so see at least once in your life or death Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7205736041069031 Review: famous and mysterious recluse who's some kind of lethal telekinetic psychic vampire abruptly dies under bizarre circumstances nice girl high school student julie wells a warm and sympathetic performance by the lovely meg tilly wants desperately to be accepted by the snobby clique the sisters played to sublimely bitchy perfection by leslie robin evans and the ever cuddly elizabeth daily so she agrees to spend a night in a creepy mausoleum where body has been as part of an initiation naturally still has his extraordinary powers so it's going to be a very long and harrowing night of pure nerve terror for poor julie br br director co screenwriter tom who later gave us the enjoyably tongue in cheek friday the 13th part jason lives graphic gore in favor of creating a brooding and eerie atmosphere but fails to pull this particular feat off because the first hour is way too slow talky and uneventful to be remotely scary or suspenseful however i nonetheless still found this flawed fright flick to be oddly appealing and entertaining the big a goofy music montage sequence badly timed false scares including the ubiquitous hand on the shoulder gag a scene at a video game arcade kids gleefully smoking pot and the hilariously dumb teen slang brain give this picture a certain endearingly quaint 80's period charm hal handsome polished cinematography i especially dug the smoothly tracking shots bob spooky yet funky synthesizer score and tom splendidly ghoulish make up f x are all up to snuff the ever stolid adam west of tv's batman fame merely takes up space in a nothing secondary part the mausoleum makes for an impressively vast and unsettling main location the grand finale with a bunch of ghastly rotting corpses popping out of their coffins and floating about qualifies as a marvelously macabre shock set piece sure this baby definitely ain't some unjustly unsung gem but it still delivers plenty of pleasingly silly and diverting cheesy fun all the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670190811157227 Review: well groomed well behaved teen meg tilly must spend the night in a creepy mausoleum as an initiation into a high school club problem is a powerful psychic named was just buried there that day but he isn't quite dead and he needs the life force of humans for his powers br br obscure horror film offers plenty of thrills and chills an appealing and likeable cast and most superior special effects br br my rating 7 out of 10 br br one dark night is rated r for violence and adult themes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711565971374512 Review: by the way it looks at the other comments made it seems that a lot of people did not get the point to the flick it is not centered around zombies as a matter of fact they are not zombies at all they are a device by the wizard to scare the girls to death his main focus is on meg tilly who he wants to help him finish the job that he died while doing in the first place and what you get is a great flick with an awesome ending it is hard to find on video but every once in a while it shows up on hbo or check it out i gave it a 10 and highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777098894119263 Review: i actually first watched one dark night in the theater wrote a review of the film for my high school newspaper i loved it then i still love it the storyline revolves around two people first of all one woman learns that her father has after his death she then has feelings herself about the strange powers of her father even in his death the he's buried in plays host to the other main person a high school girl doing anything to get in with a group of girls that just want to torment her dare her to stay in the all night to join their group they go back in the night to scare her find scares for themselves the cast is led by meg tilly with supporting roles by adam west and one of my personal favorites elizabeth daily aka e g daily check this one out if you love 80's movies cheesy horror movies you won't be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532084465026855 Review: denver fans the animation is a classic one of my favorite too and yes it was broadcast in europe as well including my tiny central european country oh how i miss the 80's cartoons honestly they were way better than today's children shows more imaginative creative full of fun with good morals more substance great storyline and excellent character voices computer animated shows of today lack all of these features so all of you who agree and want to bring back all the shows so that the kids of today's generation would see the entertainment that these cartoons brought to us please log on the side posted and sign a petition for a rerun of the 80's best cartoons br br http www com 1 we want an 80s child cartoon kids show channel br br denver br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587791562080383 Review: one dark night has a typical teen horror film set up with a quite a unique twist the ultra brooding musical score and gothic claustrophobic atmosphere adds greatly to this small film that delivers meg tilly is excellent as julie and leads us through the maze of the mausoleum giving a sense of foreboding and loneliness the other teens are equally effective in their roles as is melissa newman the ultimate heroine of the film the special effects are excellent though dated this film is highly overlooked but that may be good so that it was never ruined by endless sequels there is a great dark magic flowing through this film once tapped into you really get it and you're in for some fun the double disc dvd is available though the original negative could not be found to restore the film maybe someday it will be located i guess in some ways the carbon in parts do help the film by giving it an old school respectability and making it more unexpected at the end when suddenly there are plenty of effects br br the second disc has a rough cut alternate version with a score version of the film that gives more explanation of the demise of two of the girls very poe ish the of comes to mind in a new way also great ending tension going in on the dark crypt opening not sure it had the punch for main stream audiences but certainly worked for me and extremely creepy also there is a making of documentary that is interesting because it gives info on what was going on at the time with the actors crew director and writer candid material then current discussions of shots and scenes very unique that this stuff exists for a small film back then Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9625386595726013 Review: multiply named and strangely casted one dark night aka mausoleum is one of the better early horror video rentals original and quite raw we meet adam west briefly in this film about and teen age meg tilly is dared into spending the night in a crypt by the sisters a high school gang of hair in blue jackets the initiation is interrupted by the recently body of a mass murdering psychic wizard called surprisingly awesome make up and scare effects paints this chiller film with style and deliver a heart pounding climax Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8626238703727722 Review: pistol packing pam grier takes names and kicks butt as the heroine in asylum of satan director william entertaining blaxploitation sheba baby co starring martin and austin sheba baby is one of several tough chick flicks that grier appeared in during the 1970s including coffy foxy brown and friday foster the short lived co wrote this thoroughly routine private eye potboiler with producer david in one night and it features a headstrong female that refuses to rely on a man to help her take care of business unfortunately sheba baby isn't nearly as good as the blaxploitation movies that grier made under the of director jack hill hill helmed the african american north carolina native in coffy foxy brown the big bird cage and the big doll house anybody that images of african american women in cinema should be familiar with these epics the chief problem with sheba baby is that our heroine gets too many convenient breaks naturally the secondary villains are trigger happy clowns that couldn't hit the side of a barn with a as the main antagonist dick qualifies as both an egotistical as well as smarmy villain with choice lines like anything worth having is worth stealing additionally composer monk does provide a strong atmospheric orchestral soundtrack and the best song with barbara mason it is good man is gone sheba baby casts grier as chicago sheba she leaves the city to return to her hometown of kentucky to help out her father when she arrives in sheba learns that her father andy rudy challenger of detroit is having trouble with a local black gangster nicknamed pilot cigar martin of hammer who demands that andy sell out his loan company to pilot or die br br initially pilot dispatches a goon squad to trash andy's office but our heroine's father catches them in the act they turn father into a punching bag interestingly during the fight scene rarely shows fists smashing flesh earlier andy's right hand man brick williams austin of horror high had sent sheba a that she return to but she didn't receive it immediately thanks to her lazy partner who didn't know where to find her brick and sheba hook up rekindle their romantic flames and share a night in the sack brick spends most of his time sheba to remain calm in the face of adversity as a former kentucky police woman sheba prefers to shoot first and ask questions second after she arrives home sheba borrows her father's car and barely escapes being blown to bits as she is walking out the door to get into her father's car andy receives another harassing call from pilot previously andy had refused to discuss the prospect of selling his loan company to pilot but andy changes his mind and agrees to talk with the hoodlum a pilot warns andy about the dynamite that has been attached to his with a delayed action fuse in other words up the car won't trigger the explosion the explosion comes ten seconds later andy and brick rescue sheba before the car blows up earlier sheba had agreed to let her father handle his problems without her interference dad i know you think i'm doing a man's job but i'm not going to sit on the sidelines just because i'm a woman sheba tells him after her near death experience sheba vows to learn who sabotaged her father's car she an old contact from her days as a cop and threatens the guy with her gun to extract the information only after sheba has ground the guy's face into a bucket of dust does he and tell her about a pay off at the town's railroad museum brick accompanies sheba and shooting ensues with a pilot getting away by the skin of his chin br br later pilot sends a quintet of out of town contract thugs armed to the teeth to trash andy's office these ignore their no kill orders not only do they shoot the loan company office to but they also blast dad with a shotgun sheba in short order wielding her revolver she guns down three of the four dirty harry style the last hit man his weapon and pleads for mercy sheba has her finger on the trigger when homicide detective phil jackson charles of abby and a uniform cop arrive on the scene at the hospital andy dies holding his daughter's hand naturally pilot is furious at this revelation and his fury borders on afterward sheba tracks down a loan shark walker christopher joy of cleopatra jones and information out of him about the pilot while she holds him at gunpoint in a car wash this is one of the better staged scenes with lots of ominous shots of the car wash equipment and humming walker warns pilot about sheba pilot and his henchmen confront sheba in a parking lot and swap lead sheba flees on foot to a nearby carnival while the police corner one of men she deals with the others pilot shoots one of his own accidentally and sheba runs him down she pins pilot to a roller coaster track and threatens to hold him there until the roller coaster cuts his head off pilot manages to escape after he has spilled his guts to sheba about the identity and phone number of the big man shark dick of the whose reputation is so immaculate that detective jackson describes him as the guy with all the right answers sheba baby isn't top notch pam grier however the idea that our heroine can handle everything by herself without help from guys makes it interesting as well as entertaining chick flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761424660682678 Review: if anything william was an who wanted a piece of the action in regards to whatever was popular during the time i mean a blaxploitation flick in kentucky who would of it i can just imagine the enthusiasm he must've had getting pam grier quite a hot item to star in his picture if you are pretty familiar with the genre sheba baby doesn't necessarily stray too far from formula despite a change of venue the film still deals with a ruthless businessman nicknamed shark who muscles in on loan companies using stooges to threaten them in order to get their br br grier is sheba a former cop working in chicago who returns home at the request of her father's partner brick austin assault on precinct 13 father despite bullying tactics his man in town is pilot a wannabe gangster equipped with stooges who aren't that menacing rather in nature so thin skinned they hire hit men outside of town to shoot up the loan building won't give up his company and this eventually costs him his life when a warning through the use of brute force leads to his being killed sheba will get her revenge on all those responsible for his father's death in other words ass is grass can you dig it br br seeing grier with a magnum is enough to sell this particular film the novelty of the setting being in is part of the package you even get to see a chase grier in shootouts with gangsters not necessarily the most polished kind one might be accustomed to seeing in a chicago or new york during this period in blaxploitation lots of blood from bullet riddled bodies torn apart by gun fire and colorful characters such as a wimpy loan shark in pimp dress named walker and pilot who is one of the least scary mobsters you are likely to see who show up during the film most having the misfortune of coming in contact with a very angry sheba the plot itself is nothing special but grier is always worth watching and plenty of action sequences to keep his target audience entertained a modest success for and one of his more accomplished films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9314436912536621 Review: sheba baby is always underrated most likely because it has a pg rating instead of the usual r rating that a grier movie gets all that the pg means is that pam doesn't take her top off she takes her top off in every other movie she's been in though so it is more exciting than coffy more action it takes off slow but by the time she's on screen the thrills have started like dolemite martin is the heavy trying to get father but she ain't having that she wages a one woman war against martin and his gang of cronies the best scene is with a stupid pimp in his car which i'm still laughing about i thought it would be stupid because of the pg rating but i was wrong it replaces sex with violence and in a film that can only be good Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11192619800567627 Review: sheba baby is another pam grier blaxploitation film it was one of less visceral films of this genre pam plays sheba shane who's a chicago father is the owner of a small loan company in missouri when local mobsters try to run her father of of business sheba goes after the bad guys br br pam grier had already made her mark in blaxploitation films by the time sheba baby came along fans of both coffy and foxy brown know that pam is capable of an explosive intensity as an actress in sheba baby the fiery performance that viewers had come to expect from pam wasn't as evident in this film not that pam doesn't kick butt in sheba baby she's just not as much of a runaway train vigilante as she was in her previous blaxploitation films br br the supporting cast in this film are a distinct disappointment so sheba baby is film through and through and though a bit more subdued than in her other films she still gives a compelling performance in sheba baby this film is definitely worth your time if you're an ardent pam grier fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.927854061126709 Review: yeah i guess this movie is kinda dull compared to some of pam other films the plot is overly familiar the dialog stilted and some of the acting isn't too good but it's worth seeing for the lengthy stretch near the end of the film where we see ms grier in a sexy blue with the half yeah it seems like a frivolous point when discussing an actress of pam talent but she also happens to be an extremely gorgeous woman and back in the day she had a body that wouldn't quit it's nice to see it being showcased in a tight rent the dvd and then tell me i'm wrong can't can you that's because you know i'm right and yes i really did give a 10 just for the scenes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48607170581817627 Review: i thought it would be more fantastic a tale but the subject is rather down to earth compared to the story about the death carriage i was expecting in fact there is much more of a social drama as usual in the european movies br br actors are interesting not overacting as in the average silent movie images are not so good as to be stuck in your mind as in bergman's br br this is true the comparison between the two movies is the main point here begins with a vision of a death carriage wherein character can see his own body there are clocks without hands he is compelled to look back on what he has done wrong there is a vision of his happy family in the country in wife doesn't cheat on him before his eyes but she wants to flee with the little children because it would never get any better with him eventually confession is some kind of a live judgement br br well i would just add that destroying the door with an axe because his wife locked it and plans to go away with the children reminded me of the shining which was much more of a fantasy tale with death hanging around Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5435068011283875 Review: it's a mistake to refer to any film of this era as a horror film most early german films with supernatural themes are not so much horror films as they are dark fantasies borrowed from the works of early german romantics like e t a hoffman and others in fritz lang's der also from 1921 death personified takes a young man away from his sweetheart but in lang's film the characters' destiny cannot be by behavior neither of the young lovers deserves to die but they are destined by circumstances to be reunited only in death br br in victor however is always an option destiny can be altered and death through the characters' choices although scenes of the phantom carriage collecting souls are genuinely eerie these horrific images of death as the great are compromised by offer of redemption to the real monster of this tale david holm a brutal drunk who because of a perverse hatred of humanity spreads and emotional misery to everyone he comes in contact with br br one new year's eve holm is struck down in a fight with a drinking companion as the first person to die on the stroke of midnight holm must become the driver of the phantom carriage and collect souls during the new year the phantom carriage driven by an old acquaintance who had started holm on his road to ruin comes for his soul and takes him on a journey of self discovery along the way holm sees the horror he has inflicted on his family and the people who tried to help him br br perhaps my disappointment with the film's ending is a criticism of the selma novel on which the film is based but i would have preferred to see david holm unable to escape his destiny and to see his come too late to prevent his wife from poisoning his two children and herself and to see holm suffer for the consequences of his sins by being made to collect their souls it would have been a fitting punishment and a horror more immense than witnessing the abuse he inflicted on others in the film however the nature of destiny isn't the message redemption is the driver of the carriage allows spirit to return to his body and he rescues his family in the nick of time his smacks of in a christmas carol br br if the trite and sentimental ending does not offend you there is still much to admire in the film's images the special effects are astonishing when measured by the standards of the day and still hold up which is more miraculous when you consider that these double were created inside a hand cranked camera also the restored film on new dvd looks fabulous Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752099514007568 Review: once upon a time in sweden there was a poor salvation army sister at door she requests send for david holm but victor as david holm cannot be located because he is spending new year's eve in a graveyard with his drinking buddies dying sister astrid holm as edit wants to see if praying for mr soul over the past year has produced any results arguably it has not in the graveyard tells the story of the phantom carriage which he heard from his dead friend tore as georges according to legend the last person to die in each year must pick up the souls of all the dead people until being relieved next new year's eve br br director whose lead performance is very strong combines with photographer julius to create a visually appealing film the great double exposure effect is used frequently but never seems overdone and it doesn't make the film's other dramatic highlights any less memorable for example tearing of his sewn coat and of the door a selma story probably wasn't one you could or would want to with in the 1920s which may or may not be why the ending of this film is a letdown and unlike similar spiritual stories it's difficult to suspend your disbelief if you think too carefully about what is really happening in br br 1 1 21 victor victor tore Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8734002709388733 Review: while caricatures and or references to entertainment industry people or things or even of products is usually a staple in shorts like this one they aren't used in quantity here most of the individual gags are rather generic as i'm going to give examples there will be spoilers below br br there are only three well technically four there's a quick one at the very end of the cartoon caricatures that i spotted which is kind of low for this type of short though one is a featured character with a fair amount of activity they are jack benny as jack bunny leopold and the inimitable ned sparks as a crab on a can chances are very good that if a crab was involved in a warner brothers short in the 1930s 1940s the caricature used would be ned sparks there are also references to billy rose's and a riff on a radio show character called henry coming mother a play on superman here and the villain is a take off on king kong that's it for that kind of gag br br the products themselves are mostly generic and the gags are more plays on basic items in unusual situations such as turtles coming off of cans of soup to attack the villain as tanks tomato soup cans doing the can men who turn into using tissues for and so on the gags are very good and it's an excellent example of a bob cartoon had hit his stride as a director by this point and while it isn't anywhere near his best work it's nothing to at either this short can be found on looney tunes golden collection vol 3 which is an excellent set that i highly recommend this short itself is also recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789985418319702 Review: victor who is the grandfather of swedish cinema directed this stark film about betrayal death forgiveness guilt redemption and the moments of the human condition he stars as david holm a no good nick who responds to a moment of kindness by returning to his drunken ways only to later have to bargain for his soul with the driver of the phantom carriage death br br unlike many silent films during the period the film is nearly absent scenes with over acting the pacing does becomes tedious with its overly familiar narrative however examining the film in retrospect and in comparison to others of its time it's a very daring and unique film audiences of the time were not exposed to such subject matter and the cinematography is tremendous symbolic and accompanied by double exposure effects and multi layered flashbacks it's a genuinely creepy and frightening film for youngsters for sure br br watching the film it's easy to see the later influences this film had on swedish master ingmar bergman most of the great bergman themes are here on full display of course later starred in bergman's masterpiece on alienation and loneliness wild this would be final performance as an actor based the script on a novel by swedish writer selma of 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9048782587051392 Review: the last person who dies before new years is cursed to drive the phantom carriage for a whole year picking up the souls of the dead br br i saw a scene from this old silent swedish horror film on youtube and decided to track down the whole movie it was well worth the work finding it because it's an absolutely amazing movie for the time it was made it has a wonderfully eerie atmosphere the old time horror film makers really knew how to create the perfect atmosphere sadly many of today's film makers don't seem to understand how important setting and atmosphere are and go for the cheap jump scares the visual effects are excellent considering its date of production if you can find a copy of this i highly recommend giving it a watch 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995244562625885 Review: this landmark film can now be seen in two different versions on the video release which also includes the english translation of selma novel which she based on a swedish the first version is the swedish edit under the title of the phantom carriage the second version is a reconstruction of the way it was shown in the united states under the title of the stroke of midnight as released by metro before it was m g m the actual us release has long vanished but a detailed review in the new york times lets us know how the scenes were for domestic release and both are fascinating to see each version of this film was presented at the organ loft in salt lake city with live theatre organ scores provided by artist blaine gale a live recording was made of these performances and are included on the video dvd along with the novel and notes about the two versions while the phantom carriage follows the order of novel the stroke of midnight is in some ways easier to follow seeing the two different edits is an education in how silent films could be changed effectively for release in different countries br br some viewers look at this film as a horror film which it certainly is not this is a morality play with shades of the supernatural used to hit home its stark message the directing and lead performance by the great victor were way ahead of their time it's easy to see why m g m brought him to hollywood to direct such films as lillian in the scarlet letter and the wind as well as lon chaney in he who gets slapped in america he was known as victor he would also star in the lead role of ingmar bergman's wild giving a masterful performance bergman was greatly influenced by or the phantom carriage in his earlier days br br this is a powerful film that is well worth taking some time to discover and study the video release is an excellent way to do this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878214001655579 Review: i have just finished watching this film for the first time and i must say that i am very impressed br br how bleak how full of despair how nightmarish incredible br br visually stunning several scenes are embedded in my mind the first appearance of the phantom carriage the soul of david holm as it rises from his corpse his spirit on his knees br br this film takes a simple story that of the ghostly driver of the phantom carriage doomed to collect the souls of the dead for a year brings it into the present setting of the film and then uses flashbacks as a means to explain how david holm ends up in his predicament br br i would love to see this released on dvd so that more might see it everyone should Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789478182792664 Review: victor was quite the master in this film having starred in it directed it and even wrote the screenplay that's pretty amazing while today few have any idea who was he might be familiar to ingmar bergman fans as the star one of bergman's most acclaimed films wild br br as far as this film goes it's a very mixed bag on one hand you have to respect it because for 1921 it's a very good film the idea of the grim reaper sitting down with a dead man to discuss his wasted life is pretty imaginative plus the special effect of the phantom carriage is pretty convincing and technically speaking this is a well crafted film on the other hand it's an amazingly dated and preachy film more like something you'd expect to be shown in sunday school instead of in an honest to goodness theater plus some of the story elements just don't make sense instead of coming off as dedicated or good the dying salvation army worker seems like a sap a very sad and confusing sap why is she in love with this man am i missing something br br so my recommendation is that if you are insanely in love with silents like me then by all means watch it but if you aren't a silent fan this film might do nothing to convince you that this style film is brilliant because the story is so overly melodramatic and dated Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29357072710990906 Review: 1921 a classic film with cult status amongst the silent movies directed by victor who also plays the male main role is based on a story by swedish novelist selma the film tells the story of brutal david holm who beats up his wife neglects his children seduces his brother to drinking and is blind for the love of nurse edit astrid holm david sits toward the end of the year together with his buddies in the city park and tells the story of the phantom who dies in the new year's eve night as the last one before dawn has to serve one year long as driver of death and release the dying souls from their bodies but david gets into a fight with his buddies suffers a and sinks dead on the soil meanwhile the phantom carriage is approaching the driver is nobody else than david's late friend georges who seduced him into alcohol and died one year before since david refuses to get on the carriage georges forces him together they drive to the stations where people live who suffered from david they visit the nurse edit whose love to david he was unable to recognize and whom he infected with so that she is dying now but her love to david will save his soul fulfilled with her spirit they get to david's wife and children david is able to prevent his wife from killing herself and her children because she does not see a way out of the misery in which david has thrown her they also visit david's brother who has committed a murder after having been seduced into drinking by david david asks georges to go back into his body because he finally sees that his way was wrong since it was georges who had seduced him once into drinking david's wish is granted he gets a second chance and georges has to be one more year the driver of the phantom carriage in order to pay for his own sins this movie belongs probably to the strongest and most impressive films ever made it is still not available on international dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987265944480896 Review: not as well known as the english american german and french cinema though cinema from sweden from the was also quite good interesting and revolutionary br br this is a movie that is made great by its story the story is told in 'a christmas kind of way in which the death himself confronts the deceased with his past present and what could have been it's of course a story that concentrates on morals and it does this very well the message comes across as very powerful and effective this is of course also definitely due to the effective directing from the father of swedish cinema victor br br the story is based on the novel by other swedish author selma the story is adapted by victor himself who perhaps should had taken out a few more elements to let the story and movie flow better it perhaps takes a bit too long before the movie starts to take form and the story gets clear but when the movie does take form and pace it becomes a really wonderful one br br the movie does not only have a great story it also is a good looking one the movie uses some early and effective effects and uses some different color filters to create the right mood and to indicate what it past present and br br did not only wrote and directed this movie he also plays the main character of course the acting in the movie is over the top at times by todays standards but not as bad as in for instance early german movies was the case and after all this movie is more about its story and morals than it is about the acting so it really doesn't matter much or distracts br br a really great and effective underrated silent movie classic from sweden br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9904133677482605 Review: on a dark gloomy new year's eve night an ill nurse her life slowly away demands that david holm be presented to her at once we don't yet know who david holm is or why this nurse wishes to see him but her only dying wish is to speak with him just one more time on the other side of the town comfortably amongst the of the local cemetery holm victor who also directed and two of his drunken associates await the coming of the new year here we can tell just when to drink the new year in exclaims holm casting a finger towards the large clock tower that looms through the darkness little does he know however that he will not be alive to greet it br br to pass the time holm cheerfully recites a ghost story he'd once had a friend name george a merry fellow who was smarter than the rest of us on one new year's eve several years ago george has broken up a potentially disastrous brawl fearing that the final man to draw his last breath before midnight would be condemned to drive the phantom for the next year doing bidding and collecting the souls of the deceased and gentlemen george died last new year's eve concludes holm happily not bothering to contain his mocking of the man's beliefs br br as fate has it of course an unexpected violent encounter results in death just on the stroke of midnight as the man's transparent spirit rises from his earthly body he witnesses to his horror the distant approach of a phantom carriage the driver a frail cloaked figure a tightly in his hand steps down from the carriage and approaches we are astonished to discover that the driver is none other than a decrepit george preparing to pass on his ghastly duty to this year's successor br br considering the era in which is made the special effects in this film are absolutely superb cinematographer julius used double exposure photography to create the eerie ghostly silhouette of the carriage and its damned driver even today the end result is highly effective a particularly impressive scene involves the phantom travelling to the ocean floor to retrieve the soul of a drowned man another scene eerily reminiscent of jack jack nicholson in stanley kubrick's 'the shining ' involves holm breaking down the kitchen door with an axe in order to reach his fleeing wife and children br br genuinely ominous and unsettling in its execution victor is a fine work of cinema successfully portraying steady alcoholic decline his inevitable day of judgment and a final hopeful possibility of redemption Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809684157371521 Review: in the new year's eve the sister of the salvation army edit astrid holm asks her mother and her colleague maria lisa to call david holm victor to visit her in her deathbed meanwhile the alcoholic david is telling to two other in the cemetery the legend of the phantom coach and his in with the legend the last to die in the turn of the new year becomes the soul collector gathering souls in his coach when david denies to visit edit his friends have an argument with him they fight and david dies when the arrives he recognizes his friend georges tore who died in the end of the last year george parts of david's obnoxious life and in flashbacks he shows how mean and selfish david was br br is an impressive and stylish silent movie with magnificent special effects for a 1921 movie the characters are very well developed however the story is dated and there is a weird and unexplained situation when sister edit tells that she loves david holm why should a enlightened woman love such a despicable man that wasted his life other people despite being religiously dated in the present days it gives a beautiful message of faith and redemption in the end my vote is nine br br title brazil a the phantom coach Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793437719345093 Review: masterpiece and a movie that captures the swedish soul it also served as a great inspiration for bergman the between and with in the leading role as borg from 1957 is not a coincidence don't miss it for the world Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7869572043418884 Review: once again we are fortunate to see a gorgeous opening scene where the work has been fully restored and we see this old time grocery store on a street corner with the snow gently falling inside are the rich colors of all the merchandise from produce to canned and boxed goods to medicine to candy etc br br in essence this is a story of those goods coming to life such as the animals on the labels of items or a pie or even a pack of cigarettes br br the whole show is narrated by jack bunny a jack benny impersonator with music from conductor leopold who was in so many looney tunes animated shorts i have lost count a lot of the humor is topical so it pays to know who little egypt and other characters the busby berkeley type number with bathing suited coming out of the can and the tomato can can dance were both clever br br all of the above and more was in the first half of this slightly longer than normal length cartoon the second half was about a king kong type which escapes from the animal crackers box and everyone that part was not much and ended on a somewhat stupid note so an a for the first half a d for the second making it about a c plus or b minus overall Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5835129618644714 Review: this unfortunately is a little known film i say unfortunately because it ranks up there with the classics of the american silent screen br br it's about a legend of a phantom that all over the world picking up the souls of those who have died the legend says the last person to die on new year's eve is condemned to drive the for the next whole year br br it brings to mind the sequence of the ghost of future yet to come in famous christmas carol br br the double exposure effects of the ghosts esp when they interact with the live people are excellent br br if you love silent films you must see this it will blow you away br br norm vogel br br old movie heaven http www com film film html Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727144837379456 Review: victor silent film masterpiece the phantom carriage has recently been released on dvd with a new soundtrack recorded by the duo american guitarist stephen o'malley and austrian laptop artist peter has conjured an extraordinary collection of sounds to accompany and accentuate the original film footage from 1921 an ominous banging sound introduces each act and a medley of drones guitar and feedback and flows as the grim drama unfolds br br as impressive as the new soundtrack is the film remains the real star with its timeless rendering of a dark and dystopian fairy tale according to this tale the last person to die before the stroke of midnight on new year's eve is condemned to spend a year behind the of the eponymous phantom carriage collecting the souls of the dead this is the fate of the anti hero of the film david holm who is moved to painful scrutiny of his life following his untimely death and subsequent encounter with the driver of the carriage br br this film is often referred to as a horror film and although this is a fitting label the real horror here resides not in the supernatural elements but rather in the depiction of human suffering at the hands of others gives a remarkable performance as the drunken spiteful and menacing holm in life and the wretched frightened holm looking back from the land of the dead and shrinking from his past deeds br br striking imagery abounds throughout the phantom carriage and more than for the inevitably limited dialogue the ill onset of midnight is powerfully illustrated through the image of a clock face alone in the night sky like a second moon equally impressively the dead are depicted through pioneering semi transparent imagery and the scenes of the phantom carriage riding over land and sea remain chilling to watch br br film deserves its place as one of the most esteemed silent films of all time and the new soundtrack by is a superb of its themes this is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884540438652039 Review: victor plunges the viewer into life's lower depths for much of its running time with grim scenes of alcoholic degradation family violence and suicidal despair but the most memorable passages involve the mythic image of death itself here death is embodied as a ghostly horse drawn carriage driven by a wretched who was the last person to die on the previous new year's eve for one year the must collect the souls of the newly departed and after twelve months of this horrible the driver's own soul is finally released when the last person to die on december becomes the new driver br br the scenes involving this carriage the film was known as the phantom carriage or the phantom in english speaking countries are eerie and mesmerizing utilizing double exposure cinematography that was quite sophisticated for its time and still effective when seen today most strikingly the carriage travels to the floor of the ocean to collect the soul of a person who drowned as fascinating as these scenes are however the bulk of the film is concerned with the downward spiral of david holm played by the director himself in an understated portrayal of a man who has given up on the possibility of living a decent life in flashbacks we see holm enjoying a pleasant day at the beach with his wife children and brother and he appears to be a perfectly ordinary guy abruptly without or explanation we then see holm as an alcoholic wreck in trouble with the law and alienated from his family ordinarily this leap from before to after might feel like a story telling but in this case the filmmakers trust us to fill in the familiar sordid details on our own it's suggested that holm has been led astray by his friend georges the drinking companion who first relates the tale of the phantom carriage but whatever the cause of his downfall holm appears to be a lost cause a mean spirited drunk who takes perverse pleasure in inflicting pain on his family and in refusing to reform br br while david holm is our central figure the story's true catalyst is a young salvation army nurse who takes a sympathetic interest in his case and believes in him despite his hateful behavior when the nurse herself is dying indirectly due to her on behalf she demands to see him and thus inadvertently sets in motion a chain of events that will result in his recovery br br at times this film resembles dickens' tale of scrooge in its use of ghostly visitors who inspire a deeply flawed man to take stock of his life suffer over his and reform i was also reminded of drama in which a man returns from jail to find his house empty and his family gone a sequence echoed here the director also a standard theme of scandinavian folklore found earlier in his hans a k a the outlaw and his wife 1918 that no man can outrun his fate this time however it could be argued that david holm actually succeeds in his seemingly inevitable fate for he's given an unexpected second chance to make br br viewers expecting a plunge into the supernatural will appreciate the sequences featuring the phantom carriage of the title but may not be prepared for this film's painful examination of a troubled man's alcoholic downfall but those with a taste for intense and powerful silent drama will appreciate in its entirety it stands with the best serious cinema of its era and is certainly one of most accomplished works Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929786324501038 Review: much said without words br br this is an excellent movie it was made in color not color as in today's films but a special mono color use with that portrayed meaning mood sense and time it should be seen in color as it becomes an entirely different film the story by nobel prize winner selma is effectively presented one never has a clear sense of real memory or phantom changes going on in swedish society at the time are subtly layered most highly recommend try to rent it or find it on line i saw it in a swedish film class and i want to add it to my film library Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517831206321716 Review: this film is a masterpiece to put it simply especially the double exposure made by the cameraman julius it is skillfully made even with the standards we are used to today seventy eight years later the director also plays the main character david holm on the night of new years eve he is killed in a fight and the legend says that the first one who dies on the new year will have to work as a soul collector in the form of a transparent ghost there is a new soul collector to be appointed every year br br the scene in which the alcoholic david holm rises up from his dead body like the soul is leaving his earthly body in the where the fight took place is a real award for a eye also when the present soul collector arrives with his horse and carriage is a beautiful but also a scary scene david holm recognizes this soul collector as a from earlier life it is now his turn to take over just like scrooge in dickens story a christmas tale david is shown what his life and has led to for the people around him br br the film is about the danger of abusing drugs in this case alcohol it is based upon a book by nobel prize winner selma filmed a few more of her books but this is the one with the best outcome maybe because this book is the most filmic of them br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639303684234619 Review: one of the best silent dramas i've seen as dark and shadowy as anything the german produced but featuring performances that were quite understated and naturalistic for the day no camera mugging and no unintentional laughs due to wild eyed arm waving histrionics gave a convincing performance as the drunken mean spirited and frightening david holm br br set mostly at night in a dingy swedish slum the film had a very claustrophobic set bound feel to it aided by the low key lighting and extensive use of br br there was a deep and typically scandinavian sense of despair and hopelessness to the narrative the film begins in a rather grim present and then we're told david story in a series of flashbacks and flashbacks within flashbacks a pretty complex story structure for 1921 where his character is offered numerous chances at redemption but he doesn't take them and we know he won't take them because we've seen him die drunk and wretched and mean as ever in the present the penultimate scene is as dark as any i have seen in all of cinema br br the writing and directing is tight and intelligent even by today's standards in several instances skillfully sets the audience up to suspect one thing and then pulls out a surprise the ending might not be such a surprise to some viewers but i didn't see it coming br br this movie deserves a full restoration and dvd release or even a crappy budget release it just needs to be out there so people can see and appreciate it br br 9 5 10 which rounds up to 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924196600914001 Review: okay so this wasnt what i was expecting i rented this film just to see how it would be since i want to see the first one anyway but this film had b movie all over it but when i watched it i realized that it was very funny for the first 30 minutes it was just how the snowman was people and one man losing his sanity but those first few minutes had some funny one liners in it when he throws up the first of his little minions i knew this would be very very funny they all act like the gremlins in the eighty four hit gremlins that it made it look like it was spoofing it and made me forget it was a b movie so if you like to laugh rent this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.799021303653717 Review: some will say this movie is a guilty pleasure i loved this flick but i don't feel guilty about it you can tell the whole cast and crew had fun making this movie but jack frost 2 won't go over well with some people right from the beginning you can tell this movie will be cheesy and it definitely has an amateurish look to it well if you get the privilege to watch this movie after watching it remember that jack frost 2 revenge of the mutant killer snowman is a pleasure not a guilty pleasure now because i can't fill up ten lines heres some great scenes br br spoilers br br the three women on the beach had great deaths the first one had jack in a tree trying to drop on one of them he kept missing so he dropped an on her the next woman fell on a bed of the last one was stabbed in the eyes with br br the other great one was where two surfers stoners are hanging out near a frozen pole one of them gets their tongue stuck on it of course jack frost pulls him back a rips his tongue off while saying tongue a dude well you have to see it for yourself br br and of course the snowball children kicked ass br br end spoilers br br infinity stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9486916065216064 Review: jack frost 2 is probably the most cheesiest movie i have ever seen in my life the complete title of the film is jack frost 2 revenge of the mutant killer snowman horror movie fans that have a taste for campy story lines will be delighted to watch this this film was straight to video and for good reasons here's why the acting was so atrocious and so terrible that it could cause one to cry the main character had no personality and the actor's bad acting made it all worse the screenplay was was also atrocious each character always says a cheesy line and add the cheesy lines to the bad choreography then you have something bad second the story line isn't really all that impressive but since this movie was straight to video it is forgiven the director and writer could have turned the idea of a killer snowman into something cool but they didn't they story has lots of plot holes in it in the beginning a cup of coffee gets knocked into the fish tank with the melted jack frost scientists try to restore his life but they couldn't once the cup of coffee fell into the tank jack frost was completely restored now he is immune to anti freeze in jack frost part 1 the main character's dna got mixed up with the anti freeze that was used to kill jack frost since the main character is allergic to bananas jack frost is too hence here's my point they say that sam's dna combined with jack but one of the scientists had some on the cup so when it fell into the tank the scientists dna would have been combined with jack another thing the special effects weren't very good either here's the good points jack frost 2 has lots of blood that looks pretty realistic even though this movie is flawed to hell it is still entertaining overall jack frost 2 is an enjoyable horror movie the first one was better though 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771061539649963 Review: spoilers br br i don't care what anyone says this movie is friggin' hilarious this is the sequel to jack frost a movie about a killer snowman the snowman is created when a convicted serial killer about to be executed is taken to the execution chamber but the truck crashes with a truck carrying dna manipulation chemicals that make human dna bond with dirt or in this case snow the first movie was just boring and eventually the snowman is destroyed by pouring on him br br or so they thought br br this movie takes place about a year after the second some scientists resurrect jack frost by mixing the with chemicals no explanation is ever given for why they do this they just do meanwhile the who arrested frost in the first is going to the unfortunately the snowman comes with him br br this movie has it all it has talking that can stand up ice that explode when you stick them in your mouth and killer snowballs yes killer snowballs they even say like babies i'll have to give the makers of this credit the snowballs are some of the cutest little things ever dreamed up i wish that i could get one as a pet frost finally freezes the island as if a killer snowman has the ability to influence major weather patterns br br then there's the actors there's manners the fbi agent from the first movie except here he's wearing an shiver me i be an fbi agent and then there's the stereotypical british adventurer and the stereotypical black jamaican with and finally captain fun the man on the face of the planet bar none br br this movie isn't scary but is is hilarious i laughed my butt off the whole way through and i recommend this for anyone who likes a good bad movie br br out Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16004915535449982 Review: adapted from sam play this movie retains many play like elements such as a relatively fixed setting a roadside 50's motel in the southwest and extensive intriguing dialogues a woman may is by a man eddie played by sam shepard she tries to hide from him in the out of the way motel but he finds her the film explores the history of their relationship mainly from their that has led them to this point it's very easy to feel sympathy for the characters and to understand that their dysfunctional present relationship is a result of past events out of their control we mainly watch them fight make up fight make up and so on one image that stands out in my mind is of eddie may over his shoulder kicking and screaming taking her somewhere she doesn't want to go br br the soundtrack is also perfect soulful country with vocals by a lesser known artist sandy rogers she has this country doll voice that almost at some points in the album this is the kind of movie that will stay in some part of your brain soul in other words go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689735174179077 Review: the problem with so many people watching this movie is the mindset they watch it in people come looking for a b grade horror film or a so bad it's good movie jack frost 2 is neither of these br br it is to put it simply a very good movie cleverly hidden inside a very bad one to view it as anything other than a screwball comedy easily funnier than all three absolutely scary movies combined is to the movie on a basic level it would be like watching shawshank redemption and then complaining that there were no explosions br br the premise is simple the characters from the first movie haunted by memories of jack frost take a vacation to a tropical island a new improved jack comes after them now with essentially the powers of man from spider man essentially he can turn from water to snow easily and quickly divide himself multiply himself and worst of all he's managed to grow an to his only former weakness br br what's sad about this movie is that the brain dead fans of the first jack frost a simply horrible movie can't appreciate the change of tone for the sequel just as alien was a horror film and aliens was all about action jack frost was a weak attempt at gimmick horror and jack frost 2 is a cleverly written parody of the gimmick horror genre br br most of the entertainment comes the live action actors who serve admirably particularly funny among them are ray playing a caricature of a retired british colonel from the early christopher offering an insane hilarious spin on his wooden performance from the first film and david allen brooks taking the once serious role of manners to new totally bizarre heights br br the lack of memorable quotes me br br as a horror movie jack frost 2 revenge of the mutant killer snowman rates a zero but you have to understand it's not a horror movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7151262164115906 Review: this movie has everything typical horror movies lack although some things are far fetched we are dealing with quality snow man engineers the only preview i can reveal is that i cant wait for dare i say oscar winner this is a perfect date movie i advise all men for a nice romantic surprise see this movie with that special person Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939755916595459 Review: where to begin i like the scary snow monster named jack frost the whole concept works well for me we thought he'd be back and he was changing the local to a tropical resort works seeing old friends and meeting new characters scott macdonald does a great job as jack frost you can tell when an actor has fun playing a villain you can see it or in this case hear it in the performance yup jack frost 2 is a welcomed sequel that is better then the first i do have one complaint the little or the as i call them they looked like hand puppets i think they could have done a better job with the the mouth could have opened wider but the cgi was good and as a whole the whole movie is worth watching over and over again if you liked jack frost then you will like this sequel no questions or debate 9 big stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582498073577881 Review: this is better then the first the movie opens up with sheriff sam then sam and anne pack there bags up and head to the while jack tags along br br people are shot get glass through necks get by get stabbed with eyes out head explosions shoved into faces slit throats freezing to death killed by snowballs arms are ripped off melted by anti freeze down necks hit in face with and pans fingers bitten off through mouths bitten on the neck exploding people snowballs and shoved in br br the snowballs are hilarious they put it into a blender and turn it on then it says was they put in in a thing and it gets burnt br br this is just a great movie then they start thinking of other ways to kill it and the snowball replies not br br it was worth then ten bucks spent to buy this br br 10 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7506799101829529 Review: seriously i don´t really get why people here are bashing it i mean br br the idea of a killer snowman wreaking havoc on a tropical island paradise is pretty absurd the good news is the producers realized it and made it a comedy in the vein of army of darkness br br especially in the second half of the film when the little killer snowballs attack i laughed my ass off for example the put one of the little creeps into a blender a la gremlins 1 and mix it after that it morphs back into a snowball and with a high pitched voice that was fun br br bottom line incredible movie rent it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2526493966579437 Review: worst horror film ever but funniest film ever rolled in one you have got to see this film it is so cheap it is but you have to see it really p s watch the carrot Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6168195009231567 Review: okay i'll say it this movie made me laugh so hard that it hurt this statement may offend some of you who may think that this movie is nothing more than a waste of film but the thing that most people don't get is that this movie was intended to be bad and cheezy i mean did people actually think that a movie about a killer snowman was intended to be a masterpiece just look at the scary on the jacket of the movie and you'll find your answer instead like the original jack frost which i thought was just as funny this movie turned out to be a side splitting journey into the depths of corny dialogue bad one liners and horrible special effects and it's all made to deliver laughter to us viewers it certainly worked for me br br for example anne to her troubled husband what makes you so heavily darling br br if that chunk of dialogue doesn't make you laugh then you have serious issues who in their right mind would utter those words in real life of course no one because it was meant to sound ridiculous just take one viewing of this movie with an open mind and low expectations and hopefully you'll see what's so damn funny about jack frost 2 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23742356896400452 Review: i suppose this movie is not your typical spanish thriller as it is based in a real story that took place abroad the movie is based in the real story of french man jean claude and the real case is much more gory and scary than the film in the real story of mr the family didn't escape after years of lies he decided to end it all by killing his wife two children parents and dog and although he tried to kill himself it seems he didn't try very hard as he survived i watched the movie with people next to me talking about how it could never happen in real life that all these lies went i was laughing as i had read the book about mr and knew it did happen i like josé in this movie he offered us a good performance as the rest of the crew Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8856673240661621 Review: i just watched this movie at the international film festival while watching the movie i had the feeling that i have seen a movie with a similar story before a movie with ray liotta but i can't remember much of it of course this one is a lot more dramatic especially at the end br br this is the story life becomes a lie that he can not longer sustain after 20 years lying about his entire life to his wife son and all the people he knows the truth is chasing him and there is nowhere to go br br watching emilio make up lies is exiting and funny but after a while you get tired of the same thing the affair with a young girl was supposed to ad something but it doesn't despite that the movie is still funny exiting and involving either it makes you want to help emilio with his lies or help everybody else catch him i liked the photography and the good performances br br 7 5 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763239026069641 Review: it kept me on the edge of my seat true the story has a few plot holes but the sheer tension of it the way the director just keeps challenging the premise is simply fascinating br br josé and are two of best actors see la and and here they appear as a happy upper middle class couple beneath it all the truth is that all of life is a lie he's not an never went to college or does not work in central bank reserve as everybody else believes we get a few insights as to how he kept up appearances or manage to do it and while not very plausible it is still somehow believable br br the inner workings of the scam are shown intermittently but it is credible because is a source of self assurance and he not only believes in the scam he also believes in the film premise and therefore he carries it br br sure it tests belief that a wife would not know the inner workings of a finances for almost 10 years but again since he's supposedly a brilliant br br it has been said in a tone that the movie is not spanish as if that were a test for good film true no or odd in this one just a taut thriller you'll want to know how this story ends once you start watching Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6078568696975708 Review: warning contains mild spoiler a movie almost designed to make you pause and check your recollection of it it's confined to an almost empty motel where the huge resembles a circus ring and the rooms seem like temporary withdrawal points rather than as the characters become increasingly by the past the present increasingly falls away until the ultimate appearance of the countess in the black mercedes marks the fusion of reality and fantasy whether or not their stories are true and whether stanton is truly the father or just a crazy old man stepping into their stories seems impossible to determine the theme seems to be how love of an extreme and nature messes with stability to the point where reality itself breaks down where exotic misplaced fantasy becomes dangerously tangible the image of the burning motel a symbol of by destruction is an appropriately weird ending for this strange but effective startlingly imaginative movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9413124918937683 Review: of course how could he he obviously co opted several aspects from that excellent movie which was also based on the sensational french case of the self described doctor in the world health organization who murdered his family and himself when finally as a fraud emilio refers to his son as monster he sings to the radio in his car he hangs out on park and he in investment schemes to his family and friends all of this and more directly lifted from time out which came out the year before nobody's life it's too bad because this movie is pretty good on its own with good acting and writing whereas vincent from time out is a much more subtle character who seems to have a sense of ethics even though at times it gets twisted into the protagonist here seems devoid of any character at all save for his winning looks and charm seriously the part where he used x rays that show his mother in law's cancer to more money from his father then utilizes a subtle twist on the same scam to avoid from his fancy home for failing to pay the lease on time it's almost too much the guy has no shame whatsoever in fact he's more like the lead in stepfather than some poor who gets fired and is so humiliated that he can't face the disappointment of his family and friends and feels forced to invent a shiny new life for himself as vincent did in time out thus one could feel the tension mounting in nobody's life and the violent conclusion coming one thing nobody's life has that time out definitely lacked was a love interest apart from the protagonist's trusting wife it's not hard to understand how the sexy babysitter was able to and emile to the degree that he ignored the danger of her natural curiosity and allowed it to lay bare his less than carefully constructed con given the reservations mentioned this is a pretty good movie that we found entertaining if you long for something touching on similar elements that goes a might deeper and is more intellectually and spiritually satisfying i strongly suggest time out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7528191208839417 Review: emilio is a successful business man a perfect father and a good husband or that is what everybody think the perfect storyline he has carefully built all along these years will start closing around him all of a sudden will he be able to keep up with his own lies br br this is a very well laid out drama with great acting and steady direction even though the plot is pushed up to the limit to increase the tension the movie explores some of our worst fears do we really know the people we deal with can we be so sure br br the story develops at an increasingly faster pace as it reaches the point where emilio is not in control of his lies anymore a good deal of spanish movies have interesting stories but are far from technical the perfect rhythm and well shot scenes make the actors so credible we get inside emilio and hate him and suffer for him as his situation gets more and more desperate there is no need for any spanish folklore nor is this an attempt to create a hollywood style flick this is real spain 2002 and regardless the obvious of life existing in reality there are good chances somebody we know is not quite like the person he claims to be not just a great commercial product it will let you wondering where lies can get us to can we keep up br br well done Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8778894543647766 Review: françois truffaut young jerk of the du cinema main of the coming so called new wave made a big show of hating this film and even accused it of dragging french cinema into mediocrity translation truffaut who was terminally repressed sexually was already jealous of the way could make a huge success of a story that pushed all the right buttons of its audience and actually involved it into something important with all the trappings and seduction of sensuality in other words where the general public and many critics saw a perceptive sociological analysis wrapped in a beautiful film truffaut saw girls on the loose br br after all had everything that would be severely lacking from the new wave intelligence humour a great talent as a storyteller a great ear for dialogue dazzling technical brilliance the capacity to make his actors do what he wanted them to do and a good dose of good taste by comparison truffaut is a provincial bore with nothing to say br br a 50's tragic remake of pride and prejudice the french answer to rebel without a cause an updated version of children of paradise les tells a story of parisian youth who have lost their way in an atmosphere of existentialism sexual liberation and disrespect for traditional and religious values some young critics perceived take on the subject as the moralizing slant of an older person whereas i think what happened quite to the contrary is that being gay and knowing a thing or two about repression felt an untold sympathy for the young in his story furthermore this being a french film there is no that the rebellion in question is essentially sexual something that still had to be in american films like rebel without a cause and the wild one br br young people are all supremely beautiful graceful elegant spontaneous and intelligent they are gods and they drive the latest and the right cars the cut of their suits dresses and coats was a high point of the fashions of the last century their haircuts are still plastered on the wall of your local their body shape which they attained and maintained without effort is still the modern western ideal they listen to the best jazz musicians they know how to move how to be sexy and how to make love – even though the pill hasn't yet been invented they know how to negotiate different social classes and cultures unfortunately they are defined by and live by the code of the gang and their own heartless rituals that sentimentality and make a sin of romantic love the only thing wrong with them is that their elders don't talk to them and vice versa the incidents depicted in this film got a lot of tongues for a long time in france about the and nihilism of youth while still making it a huge public and critical success br br this film is so stylish and gorgeous i suspect the older viewers who watched it wished they could be like the people depicted in the film and quite a few young filmmakers or aspiring filmmakers like truffaut developed a bad case of reflecting how they could never make a film as sexy or popular as this one although they would be very good at eventually aiming for the nihilistic bits on the other hand given a certain clichéd aspect of the script amorous misunderstanding leading to a medical emergency one can only wonder at the horribly and mishmash americans would have from the same basic script if they had dared to tackle the subject br br interestingly the movie was filmed in the same basic locations as the american musical funny face a year earlier where hollywood saw the picturesque aspects of the and existentialism its tragic and ironic dimension watch this trailer on youtube Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6264971494674683 Review: it's generally an accepted fact that marcel 1936 1946 movies are masterpieces and it's considered polite to say that the rest are this is an unfair opinion at least two of the latter era are eminently watchable his best post war work and les the cheats br br there's a strange evolution from the golden hour to les in les du des or le jour se true love is thwarted by the villains in les true love does not exist anymore we deal with a bunch of young people who believe in nothing falling in love would be incongruous for this youth the adults are not the villains at all brother and mother are kind people but she is beyond their command very few grown ups appear anyway br br during two hours the characters do not stop playing around dancing listening to jazz records a music which was not still part of the bourgeois culture and heavily drinking when two of them discover they care for each others it will be too late br br the cast is rather good as an cynic and as a rich kid are the stand outs on the other hand and mainly jacques who married brigitte bardot the same year as les do not possess the ambiguity their parts ask for they are all smile too sweet and to nice to be believable br br oddly les was labeled nouvelle vague when you know what the priests of this cinema school the likes of godard thought of it's really a good joke but this you feel throughout the whole movie is really disturbing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596565365791321 Review: i blow hot and cold over he really can be a puzzle for me i think perhaps his inspiration left him a little earlier than it did for other directors of his generation certainly a man who came to maturity in the thirties with the popular front seems ill at ease in the france of the fifties with its rampant commercialism and heavy american influence he is almost thirty years older than his young stars and it shows the party scenes go on much longer than they should as if he were trying to buy time for the anemic scenario to work roland character he plays older brother seems to exist only to the director that his old style ideas are still sound br br at two hours this picture is far too long still let me praise for her game performance she was a natural who should have challenged brigitte bardot for supremacy but somehow lost her way andrea is excellent too as the girl who gets pregnant and wants to marry her and make her baby legitimate yes they still thought that way in the fifties is the only french actor who could play an convincingly he is great here as he rescues a cat from death then remarks he can't stand cats jacques only reminds me how mediocre he was as an actor with that constant little grin and those blank eyes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8825426697731018 Review: first i rated this movie 10 10 to me it's simply one of the best i saw since i was born i'm 23 but i saw numerous films the story is cruel but reality is too not it went deep into me and stirred my bowels i saw it about 5 or 6 years ago and it still shakes me and i still remember it br br second there is no this expression is a direct translation from the french for this movie i mean it's not because it is a french movie that i put it so high it has really caught me when i saw it furthermore i don't know well marcel filmography so i don't know if it is or not his best movie but i know it is not his most famous hotel du des and les du are the most famous br br third the movie's in b w but it deals with inter problems of youth not like love friends and studies in a modern way it could even be remade frame by frame with actual young actors a dolby sound and special effects a car crash it would still be a great film br br problem maybe is it a film to be seen by young adults from 16 to 25 years old and above of course for its message to be well understood did i say it was a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834222197532654 Review: this late 50s french study of youth in their early 20's actually grown up but not yet settled down into the adult world probably missed the mark by a mile in terms of being an accurate depiction of 1958 french youth don't virtually all youth films made by adults do this the ones that don't river's edge comes to mind are rare indeed but director writer marcel of les du fame is too accurate an observer of humanity to not provide an insightful view of the essence of these characters in a sense the details are not important you could change the details and set this film today and it would work just as well but the loneliness and insecurity and superficial passion and self righteous anger of the characters is captured well the young pierre and jean paul belmondo are in supporting roles but leads jacques and andrea play the roles with subtlety and depth there is also a fine jazz score which you can get on the cd jazz in paris jazz cinema vol 2 unlike some who have commented on the film i don't really see director writer as sitting in judgment on these characters he seems as though he is an objective observer to me of course these middle class characters may seem like people who are spoiled and have nothing to whine about to some working class viewers of the film and i think is certainly aware of this for this american viewer i watched a dubbed fairly literally i'd say version of this titled the the film provides an interesting window into the france of the 1950s it also is self consciously poetic the scene on the saving the cat is but one example of this and has intellectual aspirations in that charming way that only french films can get away with i can imagine the heavy handed melodramatic shallow way this kind of material would have been handled by an american studio production and the moralistic suggestive way this kind of material would have been handled by american drive in exploitation filmmakers i feel that marcel has captured the essence of that period between say high school graduation and when by one's early 30s people have largely settled into a routine whatever that routine may be those willing to watch the film with an open mind and not fire away at the many easy targets it offers should find a serious and valuable study of people in their early twenties and even if you don't want to do that you can go in the other room while the film is playing and simply enjoy the fine soundtrack with great 50s jazz and instrumental pop including the wonderful original score by an american jazz at the group including coleman hawkins dizzy stan spelled in the credits roy and ray brown Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9288141131401062 Review: as an adult i am grateful to have caught this movie by chance when i was a teen during the time i was experiencing familial problems this particular movie managed to capture what i was seeing from a world how much peer pressure is too much i actually had to purchase this movie because it reached me on a level unlike most films try to reach an audience how far might an individual go for social acceptance who is the bad crowd teenagers do struggle trying to find out the answers to these questions but ultimately who is the pack leader if there must be one is it the strong the beautiful perhaps the person we just all seem to like could it be the moral character as far as the movie goes the cast worked together as if it were i only hope that more directors and producers try to create a piece of work that reaches all of us like this particular movie reached me i wish i could vote higher than ten because this particular title deserves much more Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6818783283233643 Review: i just saw this movie on showtime in the wee hours of the night i was viewing the beginning with one eye open but instead of drifting off to sleep i became invested in this crafty nail bitter of a movie it was very believable and engaging i could have done without so much profanity as with every david mamet movie i see but thoroughly enjoyed the experience i know teenagers swear but i don't need to listen to it anyways the story had some interesting surprises which i won't reveal but if you have a chance to catch this movie on showtime i think you will enjoy it as much as i have Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9131088852882385 Review: as a camera operator i couldn't help but admire the great look that this picture achieved the performances were excellent as was the story just when i thought this film was about to slow down it didn't heart pounding tension great pacing through editing and a score that knows when to be quiet all come together here under competent and capable direction the camera was always in the right place love that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9056774973869324 Review: why would i say that because when the movie ended i was in a good mood so many people at the end wow bruce willis can be funny for those of you who believe he learned how to act after the sixth sense you must be very new to his career he won an emmy for best actor in a comedy series before he did die hard it's like saying wow the sky learned to deposit snow on the ground just because it's your first winter in life the movie was hilarious what boggles my mind is how some other comments made about this movie claims that there are no memorable lines or scenes spoiler br br the i am not a loser have you ever seen a grown up scream i am not a loser before br br i thought this movie was great it was funny it was never boring and in a cheesy disney sort of way it had a point to make something to do with life and of course any kid movie trying to do that is in over it's head but for once i didn't care br br if you haven't watched it do so you'll like it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.357438862323761 Review: a stunningly well made film with exceptional acting directing writing and photography br br a finds married life not what she expected and starts to question her duty to herself versus her duty to society together with her sister in law she makes some radical from conventional roles and mores Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9460000395774841 Review: born bad is a well put together crime drama about a group of teenage kids teens as well as young adults would find this movie well acted and entertaining the movie is similar to the black circle boys in the sense that a bunch of teenage boys go around their town making up their own rules and not caring about the consequences Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8769020438194275 Review: this is a great movie for all corey feldman fans this movie has a great cast of young actors a group of teens decide to rob a bank to get some quick cash but all goes wrong when a security gets shot and they take hostages Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5033958554267883 Review: i just watched the dvd version of born bad and found it to be tense gritty and near the end too graphic for the faint of heart justin walker clueless and corey feldman turn in superior performances for a low budget film this picture delivers the depth of character and clever dialogue are two things not usually seen in a roger corman picture check it out on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9038034081459045 Review: this film is like the breakfast club meets mad city it's got one plot twist after another with justin walker corey feldman and james delivering really great performances however this movie is not for everyone if you don't like movies that go all the way with regards to violence then don't watch the last twenty minutes my wife had to leave the room of course i couldn't take my eyes off the screen this is a really gritty realistic teen drama i can't believe it came from b movie king roger corman this film is a must see for those who are not faint of heart highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888051748275757 Review: i recently rented this video after seeing final ascent by the same writer i wasn't prepared for how intense this film would get i found it engaging from start to finish and was rooting for the teenagers to get away with their attempted crime the ending was definitely disturbing with some of its implied violence but well done i highly recommend this picture Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9275655746459961 Review: this film was so well paced that i don't think i actually while watching one intense situation after another kept me glued to the set however i would have liked to have seen corey feldman a lot more in this picture he just steals every scene that he is in this could be my favorite grown up corey performance the ending was clever and unlike other films which back away from body parts of likeable supporting characters this film goes for it i liked that it was not graphic blood and gore but left more to the viewer's imagination bravo i literally had to wipe sweat from my forehead during this particular torture scene with a paper cutter ultimately the film works because of its likeable lead character and the awesome presence of my all time favorite bad guy james 48 hours remember i strongly recommend this film for anyone looking to break a sweat br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533708095550537 Review: the of this picture was best proven on the intended target audience namely teens my 14 year old son became so engrossed in this film that i rate it considerably higher than its mad city it sparked debate in our household on issues such as peer pressure and loyalty vs doing the right thing for that alone i rate this film a 10 parents should watch it with their teens and discuss it afterwards br br i very much liked the smart dialogue and consistent acting i thought that james was adequate in his role but the teenage cast really carried this picture other imdb users have praised corey performance which truly is inspired all in all i give this picture my highest recommendation go get this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9511550068855286 Review: i love this film tense with great characters the kid from is excellent as is corey feldman when the kids storm the bank it is pure adrenaline inside of the bank it becomes a bit like a lord of the flies situation where they turn on each other justin walker from clueless is wonderful i saw this on showtime while channel surfing it was a pleasant surprise james is also quite good here as the small town sheriff taylor nichols who i love from barcelona does a nice job too as a federal agent i recommend this film for any fan of bank robbery movies with a lot of good characters i was shocked to discover that roger corman was a producer on this since the film is not a b movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9463387727737427 Review: this movie about a group of small town teens that decide to rob the local bank is excellent brian justin walker wants to get out of his small town much like jimmy stewart in it's a wonderful life however unlike george bailey brian is going to rob a bank to finance his dream of attending art school even if his father is not supportive the offer to brian is to act like a customer and distract the guard it's a tempting offer that if offered to many i question what they would do anyways brian does it when the sheriff james and his force surround the bank things go from bad to worse it's a with even the feds moving in to kill the kids if they have a clean shot the sheriff must prevent this and try to end the in a peaceful way unfortunately tensions rise and the teens inside turn on each other some are out of control the paper cutter scene is gruesome and hard to watch very intense Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9323674440383911 Review: this picture doesn't have any big explosions or expensive chase sequences however it does have really wonderful performances and an exceptional script that puts this at the top of my indie must see list taylor nichols and james are terrific together the young cast surprised me with really consistent acting usually indie pictures have some weak link but there are no weak links here impressive go get this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9082564115524292 Review: i believe how well this kid did on screen you will completely forget that they are actors and loose yourself in the movie it is like watching home movies with a twist i this to everyone highly Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8460909724235535 Review: my wife and i loved this film smart dialogue great characters clever plot construction the pacing in this film is non stop couldn't even get to the kitchen for some munchies we have never seen corey feldman this funny taylor nichols plays a good fed my wife loves him on that married man hbo show the ensemble cast were all strong the twist at the end had us cheering that is why we give this film a standing o Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9089323878288269 Review: this episode from season one titled ironically answer me is a pretty well done and memorable episode and it takes a shocking twist at the end you have jean marsh as an over the hill and washed up actress from l a who's moved to new york city for an audition and she's living in an apartment provided by an old friend oddly every night she's kept awake by a ringing phone from the next door apartment yet oddly enough the dwelling where the ringing phone continues to ring is as the guests have been dead for many years finally she has to give in only she should have followed along and not answered the phone with no one home as it's bad to get wrapped up in a phone with a life of it's own overall good episode a strange one though about a supernatural phone still it's suspenseful and it twists well at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753231406211853 Review: i can understand why others reacted rather towards the climax a twist that really is hard to take seriously i think though that the build up to it works rather well the music quite menacing and spine really provides a spooky aura matching the sound of a constant ringing telephone that is driving struggling english actress joan jean marsh bonkers she's borrowing a nice apartment while attempting to jump start her career in new york city the city buildings outside the window look about as realistic as david and is welcome by a noisy telephone which rings quite a bit followed by loud slams against the wall searching for answers regarding the one responsible for such disregard towards her sanity joan discovers that no one rents that room and that a former tenant had in fact strangled herself without help from the manager joan will decide to find out for herself who is causing her such anguish joan discovers the room empty and the phone with a particular female voice which will haunt her br br the episode i think is a tour de force for jean marsh who is a one woman show she's the only actress visible and we follow her through the crisis which slowly her the phone and the banging from that other room causing her much distress which grows into fear instead of leaving joan remains so shaken by the noise and to the breaking point where she just wishes for the phone or whoever is ringing to stop the episode provides a possible answer as to who is joan and why a character named beth comes into the story rather late as joan struggles to find out whose female voice it was across the other line who knew her name on that dreaded phone she discovers in the room across from hers the fate of beth might just tell the viewer why joan is being traumatized i think this episode is an exercise in instead of credibility some didn't particularly like it but i certainly did i will admit that the phone as a physical menace crawling towards joan is hard to take seriously not to mention it's attack on her but i thought the intense opening twenty minutes before this were suitably chilling enough to make up for it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1977165788412094 Review: i know that chill wills usually played lovable old sorts in westerns but his role in this segment is something i've remembered for a long time wills could be a first rate villain yes burgess fall was correct that look in eye it expressed greed ignorance and the threat of violence all at once quite a performance i think br br the segment itself was a good one too question couldn't the little black bag cure alcoholism i guess it did sort of with fall but the doctor would have been wise to apply the cure if he had it as quickly as possible to br br there is one moment that was annoying but also necessary and it is something that appears to in these night gallery segments it's constant need to for that's what we got one more time with dr fall i don't know what was more frustrating losing the black bag and all its miracles or not being to stop fall from preaching about the benefit for humanity all while rubbing greedy face in the mud and therefore all but begging for to strike out at him but as i say it was necessary at least it was for me otherwise we wouldn't have been able to see performance discussed above all done without moving a muscle or speaking a word Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7367157340049744 Review: this is a perfect movie to watch with a loved one on a cold and snowy night if you like a few laughs with your horror then this is the movie for you the makings of a real cult classic it has everything you would want to see in a horror movie a beautiful girl a hero the buffoon a monster truck and of course a family of mutant satanic killers this one is full of blood guts and gore i strongly recommend watching this one in the wee early morning hours and be careful of who sees you being entertained by the sounds of monster trucks bad but funny one liners and our hero eating eye ball stew not as good as the evil dead but a close second just remember warning do not eat before viewing this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7968146204948425 Review: two college buddies one an uptight nerd the other a rude slob embark on a road trip through the country on the way they encounter a vicious vehicle that looks like an army tank combined with a monster truck that tries to run their car over they escape it but only the mysterious and dangerous driver more when one of them takes a leak in the top hatch while at a rest stop later on they pick up a sexy hitchhiker who ends up getting involved in their life threatening situation monster man is an extremely entertaining horror comedy that has some good suspenseful moments as well as some good gory ones the two lead characters and their constant bickering is fun to watch all on its own and the end takes a tcm like turn which was very well done absolutely worth checking out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779732823371887 Review: i caught this movie on the sci fi channel recently it actually turned out to be pretty decent as far as b list horror suspense films go two guys one naive and one loud mouthed a take a road trip to stop a wedding but have the worst possible luck when a maniac in a freaky make shift tank truck hybrid decides to play cat and mouse with them things are further complicated when they pick up a ridiculously hitchhiker what makes this film unique is that the combination of comedy and terror actually work in this movie unlike so many others the two guys are likable enough and there are some good chase suspense scenes nice pacing and comic timing make this movie more than passable for the horror slasher buff definitely worth checking out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9394006133079529 Review: five minutes in i started to feel how naff this was looking you've got a completely hero and his overweight fool of a friend seen it all before yeah right i was getting ready to be bored out of my mind for a good few hours this is something i have become quite used to haven't we all then after a few minutes of testosterone insults and such the truck appeared okay the filming techniques used to make it look fast were clumsy but who cares that truck is amazing soon however that is taken away again and we're back to the geek and his overweight friend but now i'm satisfied that at least it won't be too terrible i then proceed to be amazed again and again by the cleverness of the film there are so many jokes at their expense it's like everyone in the world is in on this except the two of them the mind behind the makeup and effects was a genius i swear it believe me if you are a man you miss so many of the jokes in this film there is so much here that only a girl can understand br br brother bob is by far the best hillbilly killer that can be found anywhere the fact that he's sewn together just adds to the effect there are of course some really dud science facts in here but isn't that always the case when our 'hero' is having a nose bleed and using the blood to lead brother bob to his death now that is rubbish there is no way a nose bleed can be that bad and not mean a severed or something i'm all with the use of too much blood but that is taking it a little too far the incest jokes are a little predictable but funny nonetheless and the way brother bob meets his end is more than classic overall this movie rules it really breaks out of the overacted melodramatic strain of horror that we got so much of in 2003 2005 the end of this move simply could not have been better br br this is a definite must watch for anyone who likes their horror with several side orders of gore and attitude Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49616920948028564 Review: i got monster man in a box set of three films where i mainly wanted the other two but still had a very pleasant time with it it blends horror and comedy to reasonable effect helped out considerably by the decent performances of eric as the geeky lead justin urich as his a hole friend and aimee brooks as the love interest the film is fairly predictable and mines ideas from a host of other films but stays fun throughout with some good gruesome gore thrown in sure it doesn't measure up to the classic gory comedies but this still does fine director michael davis even manages one or two creepy scenes such as in the bathroom or the bar the film is watchable throughout if a little plotted and written and for me it only lost it a bit towards the end when the monster man of the title starts to resemble a member of and the film tries to go more horror style but isn't twisted or convincing enough the final moments are a trifle weak as well still despite lack of much suspense and overall silliness this is a good example of unpretentious often splatter comedy that should itself to fans of the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9026686549186707 Review: i got this as part of a competition prize i watched it not really expecting much from an obviously low budget production i laughed myself sick there are obvious references to other films in the horror genre texas chain saw massacre friday 13th etc all the standard clichés were there long drive through partially and somehow menacing countryside inbred red necks mysterious vehicles tracking you throw in some really good humorous scenes petrol from the camper van and dialogue f g virgin that's got to be an and you have one of the best spoof horror films for years i particularly liked the way our reluctant hero used his stress related nose bleed to great advantage Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202826023101807 Review: the story is quite slow at the beginning except few interesting humour that come along the way but some of the plot still empty br br the science on how the kid entered the 21st century is still a mystery except at the end of the movie we have been shown of how br br other than that everything looks ok Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08002828806638718 Review: just got around to seeing monster man yesterday it had been a long wait and after lots of anticipation and build up i'm glad to say that it came through and met my expectations on every level true you really can't expect too much from hearing the plot rundown but after reading some of the reviews for it i was ecstatic i mean what trash fan wouldn't want to see a gore flick about a deranged inbred hick people down with his make shift monster truck i went in expecting a cross between road trip and the hills have eyes and got so much more this was a horror comedy that actually worked the film makers got it right when it came to making you squirm and making you howl with laughter at the same time kudos to michael davis for going all out with the gore and pushing the envelope with the humor let me list just a few reasons why i love this movie so much first off is the story it's been done to death in so many other flicks a college guy gets wind that his childhood crush is getting married he being the 25 year old virgin that he is hops in his and decides to take the road trip to confess his love hoping that she will fall head over hills and all that good jive hidden in the backseat of his station wagon is good buddy harley harley is the former friend who laughs and talks just like jack black in high fidelity you can't help but like the guy but if he was your friend in real life you'd have to keep a ball bat handy laugh all you want but have you ever been hit with one to keep him in check so he's a little on the obnoxious side to say the least but you can tell that he's a loyal friend deep down anyway they're on the road and when they stop in a bar they the locals now they're being stalked by a leatherface clone in a monster truck that's it yeah along the way they pick up a gorgeous hitchhiker but i'm too lazy and to go into that right now so just watch the damn movie br br second thing i love was the humor this one had some of the laughs of any movie since cabin fever just how messed up is it well i won't even go into the whole cat scene and as for the corpse thing i'll leave that to your virgin eyes as well the bar full of was somewhat disturbing and that guy who looked like john turturro bothered me too harley although a totally obnoxious frat boy type can really off the one liners love the by the way i need a new pair br br the gore this one pours it on heavy while the first hour plays out as a demented road comedy the last third is all about blood and guts if the movie hadn't kept such a light tone throughout it would have been a little disturbing but seeing how it was all played for laughs there is no way possible that you will be bothered by it if you're still in your seat by the time it comes you'll probably see the humor in it too but seriously there were buckets and buckets of the red stuff there was a big plot turn that i didn't see coming and when the credits rolled i was completely satisfied i had gotten exactly what i came for and i'm really glad that i bought it much like cabin fever it's going to get a lot of replay br br the look of the movie was outstanding there was this deliberately cheap look that made the whole thing scream late 80s and i loved the exaggerated colors it's obvious that monster man was done on a relatively low budget but much like cabin fever sorry i keep comparing the two it actually works in the movie's favor cabin fever was an ode to the 70s greats this was the 80s answer to that so take that for what it's worth no cgi here this is what we all needed i'm not exactly sure why it didn't get a theatrical release because this is everything that jeepers creepers should have been thank god for lions gate Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6383767127990723 Review: this is a surprisingly great low budget horror comedy it's funny and pretty well made with good performances and a really cool twist ending all the characters are pretty cool and the story while unoriginal is very good plus eric adam and justin urich harley had fantastic chemistry together one of the funniest moments in the film for me is when adam is trapped in the bathroom and harley wakes up to find that monster truck sitting there and decides to take a p ss in the truck and aimee brooks is just plain sexy plus this is one of the best low budget horror films i have seen in a long time it's very gory but in a comical way and i thought it was very well written as well plus michael bailey smith is fantastic as the monster man and had some wicked makeup it's similar to films like joy ride duel jeepers creepers etc etc and it has some suspenseful moments here and there plus the gore effects are really well done for the most part this is a surprisingly great low budget horror comedy it's funny and pretty well made with good performances and a really cool twist ending i highly recommend this one the direction is very good michael davis does a very good job here with great camera work good angles good use of colors and using a great setting plus he kept the film funny and at a very fast pace br br there is a lot of gore we get extremely bloody nose bleeds gory bloody guy is cut in half by a monster truck human remains in a cooked stew guts all over the place guys guts fall out pencil in the eyes bloody slit throat bunch of people walking around without limbs gory dead squirrel heads are severed limbs bloody and mangled corpses decent amount of bloodshed one very gory scene at the very end and more br br the acting is very good for a low budget film eric is fantastic here as adam he was a nerd but a very likable one he had fantastic chemistry with justin urich had some cool lines and i just loved his character he also seemed to be enjoying himself and he was especially good at the end justin urich is excellent as the ass of a best friend however i just couldn't help but love him as he was very funny and often stole a lot of the scenes i really dug him aimee brooks is gorgeous and did great with what she had to do she had good chemistry with and like was especially good at the end as i loved her mysterious character michael bailey smith is wonderful as the monster man he was very creepy looking had some awesome makeup and is now one of my favorite slashers rest of the cast do fine br br overall i highly recommend this one 1 2 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746476411819458 Review: two city guys are driving through usa when a rusty monster truck suddenly appears and repeatedly attempts to run them off the road having picked up a mysterious blonde hitchhiker they pull up at a truck stop full of redneck one of whom warns them of 'the demon out but they don't listen big mistake monster man by michael davis mixes comedy with horror surprisingly well the film borrows heavily from duel the blair witch project jeepers creepers and the texas chainsaw massacre the story is pretty silly but there is enough gore and violence to keep splatter freaks happy i enjoyed especially the performance of justin urich which offers the film its comedy relief still the complete lack of suspense is hard to forgive give this one a chance if you have some time to waste 7 out of 10 did i mention that aimee brooks is sexy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8460695743560791 Review: great horror comedy from michael davis laughing so hard i almost great acting from eric as the good guy who saves the day great performance by the jack black esquire like performance from justin urich he was just divine in this film this guy deserves to be a big star also aimee brooks was good in the film as well as the girl in danger along with the guys from a killer reminiscent of jeepers creepers the gore to was given in copious amounts i loved it i just hope they release a not rated version great low budget horror comedy the dead cat in the hotel sex scene is just gruesomely funny out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391403198242188 Review: in the veins of jeepers creepers and the texas chainsaw massacre monster man surprisingly well made though mindless little horror throw in a little buddy comedy nice gore and intense scare it's hard no to say that monster man is really entertaining the low budget seem pretty obvious but it doesn't effected the presentation of the movie in general and put more big budget horror movies in shame br br yes the plot somewhat generic as possible pair of friend adam eric and harley justin urich are driving cross country to interrupt the wedding of a woman adam has always loved while adam is more nerdy type harley is a self proclaimed ladies man and very offensive adding a bonus to the plot then they picked up a sexy hitchhiker sarah aimee brooks things turn into nightmare when a monster truck with scary face drive stalking them when dead body starts counting they must do the race against the time before their own life on risk br br the plot is obviously reminiscent of many prior famous horror movies but michael davis as the writer and director succeed in keeping the tension the scare is build well enough where characterization is never be the best but fairly okay the script also littered with comedies that works for the funny moments and they quite enjoyable rather than annoying and also wait for the twist in the finale it's hilarious and shocking in the same time which is pretty amusing br br as conclusion monster man surprisingly entertaining it deserves more attention in the big screen it proves that big budget doesn't make an effective horror movie but skill does something that the director has shown and delivers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587363004684448 Review: i first saw this on demand or on tv i'm not really sure but this has got to be my all time favorite movie ever i mean this movie has blood gore laughs and chills through out the movie i recently ordered monster man from amazon and i've been watching monster man ever since i got it trust me you will love this movie br br p s the commentary on the dvd is way funny they also said something about monster man 2 during the commentary let's hope they make monster man 2 if you have the chance rent the movie or buy it you will absolutely love it this is the best movie that has come out in 2003 br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757920503616333 Review: adam eric and obnoxious best friend harley justin urich are driving cross country to a wedding along the way they pick up sexy hitchhiker sarah aimee brooks then for no reason a monster truck keeps trying to run them off the road and maybe kill them who is doing this and why br br pretty good horror film its energetic and full of flashy direction which gets you right into the action it's also a horror comedy most of the humor is infantile and really gross but actually somewhat funny also this movie really piles on the gore at times but that's a good thing the acting is ok his nerd role a bit much urich is stuck with the hopeless role of the foul mouthed sex obsessed best friend but pulls it off brooks is good too in a limited role br br but i could see the twist ending coming long before it happened and logic totally disappears at the end especially the rescue still this is a gory sometimes funny and sometimes scary horror movie i give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901531338691711 Review: i saw this on zone horror and fully expected it to be compete crap like most of the films they play however i was pleasantly surprised the film revolves around 2 friends and a maniac in a monster truck who is chasing them i know it sounds crap but its actually quite good the film is creepy when it intends to be and is laugh out loud funny in parts and not in an unintentional way either it is well paced and is a lot of fun as well as being very gory there's some very funny black humour thrown in as well its not the most original movie but so what if your after shakespeare then this is not it if your after a fun movie then this should be fine Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7998097538948059 Review: while driving in a highway to the wedding of his beloved betty ann adam eric is surprised by his former harley justin urich on the backseat of his car adam has broken off with the inconvenient and moron harley because of betty ann along their road trip harley makes fun of some rednecks in a bar and later their car is chased by a giant monster truck on the road after some incidents they give a lift to the hitchhiker sarah aimee brooks and sooner the trio is terrorized by a scary monster driving the monster truck br br in spite of having one of the most annoying characters i have ever seen in a horror movie the irritating harley monster man is a surprisingly good trash horror comedy the story is a collection of clichés beginning like joy ride or duel then it turns to one of the countless rip offs of the texas chainsaw massacre there is a surprising twist ending with a hook for a sequel there are hilarious scenes aimee brooks is extremely sexy and this film really entertains my vote is seven br br title brazil monster man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954979658126831 Review: if you took a really good jack black movie added a little jeepers creepers and then a dash of with a hint of texas chainsaw massacre and house of a 1000 corpses you would have monster man i went into this movie not really expecting much at all but i wound up really enjoying the movie the whole premise is really cheesy a monster man in a monster truck chases down people but it is so funny that the writer director doesn't expect you to take it seriously justin urich is a comic gem and should have a very promising career he is identical to jack black the only problem with the film is the unbelievable hero role played by eric but overall if you are looking for a really really fun movie that will crack you up until you are rolling in the aisles and at the same time scare the crap out of you check out this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2848222255706787 Review: perhaps i was just in a really good mood when i watched this film but for whatever reason i really liked this film was it terribly original no was it a bit predictable yes and so what it was still a really nice movie i've always liked bruce willis well almost always there was hudson hawk and the fifth element after all and he portrayed a selfish sarcastic b perfectly maybe this movie isn't academy award material but it sure is feel good material go rent it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6320079565048218 Review: this was on showtime the other night and i figured it was going to be another made for video crap fest like earth vs the spider or any of those other hbo horror shorts instead i found a comedy gore classic it was legitimately funny and surprisingly the acting was quite good even my wife an overall horror hater agreed and was laughing at parts in addition the fx were high quality br br overall the film felt like a parody of joy ride jeepers creepers and the 2 main characters reminded me of the pair from shaun of the dead definitely worth watching but don't take it seriously br br the end Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8286617398262024 Review: a beautiful woman a backwoods inbred monster man a super sweet monster truck a road kill zombie brother and 2 friends one anal overly sensitive nerd and the other a foul mouthed adolescent slob throw them all together with a dash of jeepers creepers texas chainsaw massacre and road trip and you've got monster man a hilarious horror comedy outing that never sets out to say something it's a simple straight forward laugh fest unpretentious and well made this horror comedy is at its heart a buddy flick this film offered some hilarious and sickening set pieces i highly recommend this to fright fans looking to be entertained Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741290211677551 Review: well it has to be said that monster man is a huge mess of a film but somehow multiple different genres and a clichéd plot come together to make one of the most enjoyable modern horror films i've seen in ages the two biggest styles that the film mixes are a style teenage comedy and a chainsaw style redneck horror vibe and while one gets in the way of the other quite often director michael davis manages to keep things moving thanks to the fact that the constant shift in tone means that we're never quite sure where the film is going to be taken next things start out as we're introduced to two characters both irritating in different ways adam is a virgin while harley is a fat big mouthed a hole they're both driving across the desert to attend the wedding of some chick they both liked in high school after a couple of strange events they pick up a hitch and then find themselves being chased by some maniac in a monster truck for reasons unknown br br the idea of someone being chased by someone else in a bigger vehicle is hardly original but the way the monster truck is used here is one of the film's biggest assets the truck itself looks spooky because it's so haggard and rusty and the fact that it bounces around the screen makes the unfolding action exciting and suspenseful after a while you begin to get used to the characters and once aimee brooks enters the things start to look up the teen comedy side of the movie actually works pretty well as justin ulrich is always on hand to deliver some entertaining lines of dialogue and the scenes between the dorky virgin and the hot female hitch are interesting enough just when you think the film couldn't possibly get any things take a turn for the weird in the final third without spoiling things it has to be said that monster man features the sort of ending that couldn't possibly be seen coming and along with the twist is a big surprise some people may feel ripped off by the sudden turn at the end but i actually thought it worked quite well as it fits the film in that nothing here really fits overall this isn't a film by any means but if you're looking for some silly entertainment monster man should hit the spot Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6099554300308228 Review: before watching this movie from beginning to end i happened to just catch the last half hour ordinarily i don't watch a movie if i haven't seen it from the beginning but a friend had it on and once i started watching it i couldn't stop br br i'm really surprised this movie didn't get a wide theatrical release this is quite a funny movie often gallows humor and the monster and monster truck in it are quite menacing the monster makes leatherface look pretty and the monster truck is a like a cross between a world war i german artillery vehicle and a giant coffin br br a timid twenty five year old virgin guy is on a long drive to stop the woman he loves from getting married his ex best friend tags along and rags on him constantly they're menaced on the road by a vintage black and the aforementioned monster truck they also pick up a hitchhiker played by the very sexy aimee brooks br br i also watched the animated trailer with the director's commentary and the electronic press kit and i found those both to be interesting i would bet that the feature commentary with the director and the two male stars is pretty enjoyable too but i have so many other movies to watch i've never seen before Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8823293447494507 Review: gaming we're moving in a descending spiral of so says the head of st upon the master's common at the and students of st have been ordered to share facilities at to avoid german bombs during world war ii then there's the library the diary of samuel well that's something to be thankful for what's up here the memoirs of wasn't that the book we caught jessica james reading in the closet nights well really what ever else this place may or may not be it's no place to bring carefully girls br br yes a terrible mistake has been made by the ministry of education is a school for boys st is a school for girls and what makes this one of the best post wwii british comedies head master is pond played by alastair sim while st head mistress is muriel played by margaret rutherford br br st says pond you don't mean to say that yours is a school for boys and girls he asks one of the early girls only girls she says cheerfully does this mean sir asks one of teachers that we are to expect 100 young girls it means that not only have the ministry made a mistake in sending a school here at all but that it is guilty of an appalling sexual br br margaret miss as positive and as a battleship intends to make the best of it by taking over if possible alastair pond is exasperated up to his big bald head and is determined to salvage his school in the meantime there are 100 young girls and young boys to be fed and places found for them to sleep along with all their teachers the cooks and totally put upon walk out miss and her girls however are up to the cooking tasks come now angela she says to one girl who is trying to stir something in a big pot haven't you made before yes but no one ever had to eat it that's a attitude my dear stir it well and don't br br things are hardly going well when pond discovers four from a school he hopes to lead are arriving at any moment to see for themselves how well led is and miss learns that four wealthy and influential parents have just arrived to see how their daughters are doing in the new boy free they were told facilities the only solution miss and pond their teachers and their students a split second shifting of classes to give the allusion that has no girls and that st has no boys after the parents a dorm and leave for a class the girls in the beds duck under and the boys who'd been hidden under leap up into the beds just as the walk in the boys are observed at rugby and as soon as the turn their backs the goal posts are taken down for are put up and just then the parents walk over to observes the girls one parent spots her daughter in a science class then moments later sees her in a choir practice then moments later there's angela again she says to miss why so it is she replies the parents out to avoid the who are approaching just around the corner the child's quite ubiquitous br br when we leave everything has been discovered the students are about the teachers are dazed except for two who are kissing the education ministry has just sent several more of students the parents are speechless but the are not we're waiting for an explanation one says sharply pond holds his head and can't you see i'm trying to think of one br br the film moves from one complicated and ridiculous situation after another by a very funny script and two hugely comedic performances by rutherford and sim droll and determination are so well matched that's it's a shame this is the only movie they ever made together joyce as st tall awkward sports teacher gives them some competition if you keep your eyes open you'll also find some amusing references director frank works in including a gong at that looks just like a midget version of j arthur a faint echo of the theme from the third man and a shot stolen from david oliver twist except this time the little boy walks up holding his bowl and says please sir i don't want anymore br br frank and his partner sidney were responsible for some of the best films produced in britain during the thirties forties and fifties they wrote produced and directed sometimes doing one sometimes the other in one way or another they were responsible for such first rate films as green for danger with a droll performance by sim i see a dark stranger the lady vanishes night train to munich wee the of st the progress and many others with the happiest days of your life wrote and directed while both produced it's one of their best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792894124984741 Review: this film is just plain lovely it's funny as hell and as old as the hills the acting is superb and it's fascinating seeing post war britain and how we used to behave in those days this seems to have been some pre runner to the st films given the alastair sim and margaret rutherford connection there's also a very young george cole in there who appeared in many st films but i don't myself understand the connection it was shown on recently after a biography of st creator ronald however i missed enough of the biography to miss the connection with this film anyway a great film in its own right and something that should be preserved for all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9397307634353638 Review: this film was made thirteen years before i was born but i still think it is the most harmless piece of fun ever made it simply could not go wrong with the cast of superb british character actors it boasts br br where to start alastair sim margaret rutherford ditto the wonderfully innocent played to perfection by the joyce the victor hyde brown a guy middleton special and the rest of the staff sum up post war middle class england to a tee br br the humour is sometimes obvious but it is of that special ealing variety and is never offensive br br i have watched this film more times than i care to remember and still laugh like a drain at the antics every time the of the occupied by the girls school the magnificently planned but ultimately doomed twin of the school and the chaotic ending involving the arrival of a third school to add to the anarchy are priceless br br it's an old cliché i know but they really do not make them like that anymore how i wish they did if you haven't seen it please do you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5016335844993591 Review: a bumbling error at the ministry of education results in boys school having to share with st school for girls this the respective head teachers of each school and leads to all manner of chaotic goings on however the two are forced to come to an uneasy alliance in the hope of major trouble br br the happiest days of your life is based on the john play from 1948 with writing the part of headmistress specifically for margaret rutherford replacing george from the play in the role of pond is alastair sim and here in lies the crowning glory of this filmic adaptation sim rutherford are perfectly wonderful bouncing off each other to keep what is basically a one joke movie highly entertaining directed by the gifted frank and produced by the equally sidney the happiest days of your life is a british movie obviously a precursor to the st franchise the film entertains the children with it's high clash of the sexes heart whilst the watching adults with its very saucy undercurrent thankfully the chaotic ending all that has gone before it to leave this particular viewer with a grin as wide as rail station great fun 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9966320395469666 Review: after a long run in the west end this charming film re cast margaret rutherford as the headmistress in this financially successful adaptation made in 1950 br br all interior shots took place at studios in london the exterior scenes were filmed on location at a public girl's school near in during the 12 week shoot both margaret rutherford and joyce were staying in a hotel nearby and would often visit the school during the evenings where they would happily enjoy the company of the real school br br although the film's script contains only two original lines from the original play the leads and supporting actors are in fine form and you can only feel sympathetic for their predicament especially in the final scenes Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6124283075332642 Review: the play is cleverly constructed begin with the porter rainbow let the audience see the background unfold through his eyes the film follows the play with great faithfulness working no doubt on the simple premise that it couldn't be now throw in a host of superb character actors the result is a resounding triumph a definite must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622300267219543 Review: in this dream come true i found myself loving what was going on it's a good movie and should not be passed off as a corny fantasy movie it's too smart for that it's definitely a feel good movie but with a nice message to leave you with 7 10 b 1 2 out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605972766876221 Review: the happiest days of your life showcases some of britain's greatest comedy talents of its time in a traditionally farcical and upper class twit like fashion generally it is a whistle stop tour of stuffy english behaviour with the girls only school providing a great setting for the goings on margaret rutherford alastair sim and most especially joyce are all fantastic giving us a lot of laughs as they express their utter horror at what they are having to deal with as the film moves on things get sillier and sillier with the tour around the school for the parents being a suitably crackers high point br br at this point i will give special mention again to joyce and her wonderful character miss she is so extraordinarily innocent silly and ineffectual that she seems to steal the whole film she provides the greatest laugh of the film when she flirts with a male teacher call me sausage br br whilst some of the film is slow or dated and not always very involving it still maintains most of its sparkle and barely pauses for romance good for a silly harmless giggle br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804549813270569 Review: this film without doubt is the example of the british humour the germans can't understand one liners run rampant in a film one of the greatest series of films in british cinema history st the story of incompetence amid post war trials enables frank to direct maximum talent from all the cast it's probably the only film in which margaret rutherford meets her match in alastair sim for forceful characterisation she still wins though joyce bless her and richard both deserve mentions in masterpiece of english and stiff upper lip under pressure br br no rutherford sim fan would be without this in their collection absolutely brilliant why 9 10 only long Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755553007125854 Review: one of the flat out movies of all time sim and rutherford are at their best matching wits over the predicament of an all boys and all girls school sharing the same quarters slapstick has never been this sophisticated Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7975429892539978 Review: from the golden period of british films this has my vote for one of the funniest of all time screened yesterday at my film society to a audience i was astonished at how well the comedy has lasted made in 1950 it is really down to the expert timing and inimitable playing from two of the finest actors britain has produced margaret rutherford and alastair sim adapted from a play by john this farce is handled by director frank the plot is simple a ministry mistake a girls' school on a boys' school i will always laugh when i think of this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.930483877658844 Review: i can't remember exactly where i heard of them first but i listen to a little of one song and liked it went and bought the cd and had finally found the type of music i like i heard about this video and knew i had to have it it has a lot of clips from them playing in concert let me tell you watching this video doesn't even compare to them in concert i've seen them twice in concert and don't want to ever miss a chance to see them again the other two things it has is some interview and even a video for one of their biggest songs couple little side notes i saw them at 2001 and they ruled there but seeing them in a smaller inside stage was much better they had some really cool things to do with being able to cut out the lights the other in case anyone wonders means a devout follower Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8427786827087402 Review: is a heavy metal band from the great city of des iowa in which the rockers wear their own distinguished mask i know someone already said this but i need to fill up space for this review the band members are joey mick sid clown james corey chris and paul this band is one of the best new heavy metal bands in my opinion and should be heard by everyone that loves hardcore rock another good movie is called which shows the band's performance at the london arena the my plague video was shot there and is included on the dvd the most kick ass song they made is also on there sic so if you love the band you need to see this and if you love heavy metal music then you have to hear this band Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8888640999794006 Review: i did it too when i first saw the band i dismissed them straight away without even listening to the music then one day out of sheer curiosity i bought the cd and fell in love with it so i bought the video hold onto your lunch kids this isnt going to be pretty the video was excellent a great opportunity to hear the music see some of the promo videos and meet the band although i still dont know how they can cope with wearing those masks all the time a must for all fans of the band and fans of alternative music in general Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9199114441871643 Review: this dvd usually sells for around 20 i wouldn't pay this much for the dvd if i had known what i was getting but regardless this is a pretty good disc it displays the knot in all their glory with footage from their concerts playing wait and bleed and scissors among other tracks including the spit it out music video which was apparently banned from mtv br br for those who don't know is essentially a symphony of the damned nine masked men who display total chaos on stage with machine gun drums guitar and vocals that will tear your face off and leave you wanting more for those who've never seen before i cannot recommend enough you get this dvd probably off ebay or amazon so you can get a better deal br br a short though well made show of the knot br br seven out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9616653919219971 Review: is a hardcore rock band from des iowa nine band members who all wear and homemade masks eg clown mask various tattered torn mask with the music itself seems to walk the between sane and otherwise yet is performed so brilliantly and psychotic br br welcome to our neighborhood sounds rather a generic title but the footage itself is something else interviews with the band from their latest album 2 live performances and one banned by mtv music video a brilliant homage to the classic kubrick film the shining the movie clocks in at not even half an hour but is certainly worth it it is perfect for introducing any metal hardcore fan to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7231326103210449 Review: this is one of the most enjoyable teen movies i have ever seen and that i wished was released to video it was released the same year as another great comedy in which tim matheson played a role animal house which is probably why it was overlooked br br one of the most memorable parts of this film would definitely be the soundtrack which could have and should have been a formal label release the soundtrack features a lesser known 70's act named high whose song we are the future played a marquee role in the movie's prom scene i remember purchasing the group's album out as a kid mainly because of the look of the girls and not necessarily for their musical talents br br the closing song is one of the best ballads i have ever heard and i can still hear it in my head i wish i knew the group's name so that i could look for it somewhere in br br if you liked films such as over the edge and rich kids i think this is one that you will enjoy as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845801591873169 Review: at last a great film that doesn't have to be edited for profanity or sex it's a fun film that the whole family can enjoy willis is great as always rusty was delightful just enough action to keep interest going Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.796263575553894 Review: i remember seeing this film in the theater in 1984 when i was 6 years old you do the math i absolutely loved it i was tarzan for the 2 weeks after seeing it climbing the furniture jumping around making monkey sounds it started a fascination with tarzan and monkeys but oddly enough a longer lasting love for christopher lambert keep in mind that i saw highlander very shortly after this 1984 was the last time i saw that film until about a month ago it happened to be on cable as i was getting ready for bed at 3 30 am and even though it was late and i was tired and i had to be at work at 9 00 am i stayed up to watch this movie that i loved as a kid br br upon viewing it i realized that it was not that great of a film and even then that that andie voice was dubbed by someone else ian was of course solid as usual and surprisingly the monkey suits still kind of held up but what was most surprising was how good lambert was as tarzan he was great the depth he managed to capture in so few lines his primal body language and most importantly his ability to bring this character through its extremely large ark were just amazing br br as i stated earlier i am lambert fan but i'm used to highlander the hunted and fortress in this film he was really quite good and it is a shame that he never got a chance to portray a character with such depth again br br so to make a short story way too long i was a little disappointed that the film was not that good but i was glad to see that lambert was good and i do not regret staying up until 6 to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9122909903526306 Review: how his evolved as both man and ape was outstanding not to mention the scenery of the film christopher lambert was astonishing as lord of greystoke christopher is the soul to this masterpiece i became so with his performance i could feel my heart pounding the of the movie still moves me to this day his portrayal of john was oscar worthy as he should have been nominated for it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9423307180404663 Review: although films about edgar rice burroughs famous hero tarzan have been seen by movie goers for almost a century now this is the definitive version of the story greystoke is the actual story of the origins of tarzan as set down by edgar rice burroughs way back in the second decade of the last century i've been assured by experts br br tarzan and sherlock holmes are probably the most filmed fictional heroes in history i've no basis in fact for saying that just a gut feeling the most popular holmes was basil rathbone the most popular tarzan was johnny weissmuller and films that they made with both those characters will be criticized no end by purists br br but greystoke is the real deal a faithful adaption of burroughs first story concerning the origin of his hero i can't think of another film which shows that tarzan learned french before english but that is shown here and it's only natural since it was a french survivor of a massacred safari played by ian holm who discovers tarzan who has been raised by the apes since his parents who were on the african coast died there after his mother gave birth br br his parents were in fact the son and daughter in law of the earl of greystoke and the surviving earl played by ralph richardson is of course to learn he has a grandson of course there are others who don't welcome the new heir back in society br br one who doesn't is andie mcdowell playing of course jane she does not communicate with tarzan in answer to his grunts and commands tarzan speaks a concise english french and understands the language of the apes as well as for the language of love tarzan and jane need no lessons br br greystoke earned three oscar nominations for best makeup in regard to the apes best adapted screenplay and a nomination for ralph richardson for best supporting actor it should also have rated a nomination for cinematography of the jungle scenes in and the scenes of the british aristocracy in several landmark places like house and palace br br for burroughs purists greystoke is the real deal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766384959220886 Review: i have seen most of the tarzan episodes certainly the rated x with bo derek which is totally deplorable br br i have seen this version several times since it was originally shown br br all the cast had memorable parts great acting the ape sequences br br last night i viewed same on spanish station and other than some french dialog all in spanish br br as far as hudson not wanting voice he did nothing until the very end he viewed the and could have hired a dialog coach br br it seems silly that a story about apes and a man raised by them all speaking gibberish that hudson attacked andie the story line in the movie was that she was an american cousin the last time i checked carolina was in the usa br br she was beautiful in movie and her eyes and gorgeous hair skin mystified all us males she did not have to resort to level br br she has remained a lady throughout the rest of her career and should look at this movie half her life ago as a starting point her performance sincerity made this movie enjoyable believable that a half wild man could ascertain her inner beauty br br great sending point for sir richardson he did steal the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.758197009563446 Review: i have seen most of the tarzan episodes certainly the rated x with bo derek which is totally deplorable br br i have seen this version several times since it was originally shown br br all the cast had memorable parts great acting the ape sequences br br last night i viewed same on spanish station and other than some french dialog all in spanish br br as far as hudson not wanting voice he did nothing until the very end he viewed the and could have hired a dialog coach br br it seems silly that a story about apes and a man raised by them all speaking gibberish that hudson attacked andie the story line in the movie was that she was an american cousin the last time i checked carolina was in the usa br br she was beautiful in movie and her eyes and gorgeous hair skin mystified all us males she did not have to resort to level br br she has remained a lady throughout the rest of her career and should look at this movie half her life ago as a starting point her performance sincerity made this movie enjoyable believable that a half wild man could ascertain her inner beauty br br great sending point for sir richardson he did steal the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.758197009563446 Review: watch it with an open mind it is very different nothing's cutesy about this very well done realistic tale of tarzan the are well done for christopher lambert was brilliant imitating language and behavior i wouldn't be surprised if he took lessons from jane Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9572979807853699 Review: while it comes no closer to the tarzan of edgar rice burroughs than say the johnny flicks did it does have it's own peculiar and entertaining slant on the story its a well done tarzan movie nice scenery good photography continuity and a tarzan yell that the one described by burroughs the players all perform well the only bad points i found were i think related it moves slow in places that slow movement makes this picture to long it could easily have been 15 to 20 minutes shorter which i think would have helped with the natural flow of the plot line and the character development but the rest of the film works well enough to carry it over these two rough spots and still leave the viewer satisfied with the flick short version of all the above its a very good tarzan movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311075806617737 Review: i thought this was a very daring representation of the old hokey concept made so popular by hollywood et al br br yes there is a lot of silly stuff but then the idea is silly it is almost unbelievable that a human baby could be to adulthood by i am tempted to say completely unbelievable but that the concept has never been tried and there is certainly a bit too much for comfort though under the circumstances i can see how that would be very difficult to avoid we also now have a much greater insight into the issues of and know that a human raised from without human prompts would ultimately never learn them in adulthood br br still if you can get your head around that lot there's a great deal to admire that is both imaginative and daring lambert does the beast thing with tremendous aplomb i am tempted to say that it is the most convincing and sympathetic role i have seen him play there are plenty of other excellent performances too not least of which are sir ralph richardson and ian holm br br what is particularly disturbing and rightly so is the perception of humans we get to see ourselves almost from the point of view of the poor dumb helpless over whom we so routinely lord it and it demonstrates well how the phony and with which we cloak and justify our conduct is no more than an expression of own selfishness and arrogance it may seem a little overstated at times especially in the hideous museum dissection rooms but what we see isn't just a truth about the its a truth about the way we are today it's one that needs to be stated and cannot be stated often enough character's obsession with the as a of civilisation as if to possess facial hair were a primitive condition to be scorned is an excellent case in point primitive bearded readers take note br br the story is depressing ultimately it's a tragedy because even though he returns to the jungle and the freedom from moral tyranny that is truly human we know he's doomed before the third millennium is 50 years old wild will be hunted into extinction as bush meat and their environment developed for and exploitation to insatiable human excess br br in the end it's a tale about ourselves the path to extinction that other tread must eventually be followed by humans br br highly recommended for its ethical take despite the hokey moments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715594053268433 Review: before i review this film i must make a confession that is rather a bold statement to make as a film reviewer anyone who has already read any of my previous reviews may know that i've always been controversial in a low key sense giving high marks for flops such as captain america and creature and panning such film classics as a christmas carol and shakespeare in love with that in mind this confession might not come as a surprise br br the simple fact is christopher lambert is probably one of my favorite actors now don't start getting crazy on me just yet let me explain myself i by no means think he's the greatest actor in the world i clearly confess that he is not he is certainly no morgan freeman or anthony hopkins but i would say that his acting ability is probably somewhere up there with at least bruce willis what i admire about him however are the human qualities that he brings into his action heroes he is just an average guy who laughs and cries and bleeds who is a hero because he has to be not necessarily because he wants to be it takes a lot in my opinion to be able to bring out those qualities in a character especially in the movies he's worked in and heroes are a far cry from or stallone's quite frankly characters are easier for me to relate to hence he's not the greatest actor in the world he's just a personal favorite br br i can't say that same however for his films however much i his acting it would be foolish not to confess that his choice of films leave something to be desired most of them are quite frankly terrible and any ridicule that he's gotten over the years from me isn't due to his acting but rather his bad choice in scripts br br with that in mind i can say that his debut film tarzan is one of his best films and probably his greatest performance as i mentioned it is effective of the he brings to the role and for how seriously the director writers and actors handle the material this is a far leap from the b movie action adventures with johnny from the 1940's in fact i would hesitate to call it an action movie instead it is a serious drama that takes all of e r material seriously showing quest to discover his real family in scotland after realizing that he doesn't fit in as a white ape he is torn in between his old family and his new one which includes a wonderful sir ralph richardson in his final role in an attempt to adapt to humans his ape instincts also kick in and he can't decide what he loves more his real family or the one that he's always known all in all it is a wonderful commentary on society and a wonderful character study br br if nothing else it launched lambert into international stardom which continued will into the 1980's with films like highlander and he sicilian unfortunately it didn't last but just wait a while his latest career moves such as gideon and resurrection have proven that though he still have a long way to go he's a competent enough actor to be able to perhaps make a ahem comeback if he'll just pick his roles better br br for now however here's the verdict on his first film br br out of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.848482608795166 Review: the greatest tarzan ever made this movie is done in a way that no other tarzan ever has come close in doing it has every thing in it that you would want in a tarzan movie no other tarzan movie ever has or ever will portray the character this well i would say that if you have seen a tarzan movie and liked it you should see this one you will love it and if you have never seen tarzan you should see this one and forget the rest of them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9410616159439087 Review: i waited long to watch this movie also because i like bruce willis the plot was quite different from what i had expected but still quite good its a good mix of emotions humor and drama br br left me thinking over and again Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8569899797439575 Review: i must confess that i don't remember this film very well but certainly i liked it i think it was the best adaptation from burroughs novel really and of course it's one of the best movie from christopher lambert br br a good movie about tarzan as cult as the ones with weissmuller Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630173444747925 Review: don't let the wildly varying reviews of the movie deter you you'll love it or hate it according to your own tastes however if for no other reason see greystoke to experience the excitement of a great actor grabbing your heart as he breathes life into his role ralph richardson was not a great actor for how perfectly he could handle shakespeare rather he is to be remembered for his sensitive treatment of every character he portrayed he was never indifferent to his responsibility as an actor his reading of the part of the sixth lord of greystoke his last performance is to be cherished by all who love the theatre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955523669719696 Review: where this movie is faithful to vision it is excellent where it departs from burroughs it is superb it is a tale of family of the seeking of a father by a real and emotional orphan speaking of one of the most anguished lines in all of cinema he was my father is enough to bring tears to the eyes of the most cynical critic not a perfect motion picture the notorious over dubbing of voice by glenn close is and only in terms of a very british error but a fine if flawed masterpiece and a noble farewell to sir ralph richardson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681128859519958 Review: there is absolutely no doubt that this version of tarzan is the closest to vision while he gladly collected his from the films produced during his lifetime he frequently made it clear that they were little more than the bastard children of his tales the film ludicrous obsession with casting olympic swimmers as tarzan was beyond laughable i guess we should consider ourselves lucky that they did not set their sights on shot br br prior to this film the most faithful adaptations were in comic strips and comic books as fine as some of these were we had to wait seven decades for a filmmaker with the integrity to respect the character as he had been created Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5925496220588684 Review: this is both an entertaining and a touching version of the classic tale also quite intelligent not of the tarzan you school at all br br it's the famous story of a child to manhood in the jungle by apes a titled british couple the wife pregnant is stranded in the african after a after the parents' deaths the baby is raised in the jungle by apes twenty years later this young man i e tarzan rescues a wounded belgian nursing him back to health the belgian discovers evidence that his is the young lord greystoke and returns him to his rightful estate in scotland where he must adjust to civilized society br br the movie is sort of divided into two parts in the first half we see tarzan in his jungle environment not being an expert i am unaware as to the realism of its depiction of ape community life but it is certainly entertaining for me the more moving section is the second half when tarzan must meet his real family develop language skills and adjust to aristocratic british society all the while jane andie macdowell he is portrayed as a whether in the wild or in elegant edwardian by contrast the upper crust is depicted as often far more barbaric than the jungle tarzan left br br christopher lambert is fantastic in his sympathetic portrayal of tarzan in both the jungle and civilized environments he conveys a real sense of his confusion and conflict torn as he is between the two very different worlds his original ape family and his new human one sir ralph richardson one of the old british legends is brilliant as always in the role of grandfather the sixth earl of greystoke br br the film focuses more on struggles in adapting to civilization and his inner conflict than on his jungle exploits this unusual take on the old classic makes it both the typical dramatic adventure but also above all a moving personal story i wasn't surprised to note here that its director is the same individual hugh hudson who also directed of fire another brilliant movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716833233833313 Review: especially by lambert this is the essential tarzan that i grew up reading when i was a kid i have read a few negative reviews on this film and couldn't help but wonder what their issue was they obviously didn't see the movie i did or they were expecting something that was more akin to the saturday afternoon serials br br this was the tarzan that was of the novel and the film makers should be applauded for tackling the source material and taking it seriously lambert was excellent i still think he is one of hollywood's most under rated actors this was a movie that he shines in br br the photography and the apes done by rick baker both were amazing you definitely felt the since of the jungle the 2nd half attempt at being civilized really pulls you into the emotional conflict he had was forced to resolve br br i highly recommend this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707785248756409 Review: i don't understand why it is so underrated on imdb this movie is just the perfection the better adaptation of all times of the myth of tarzan as a french i can say that this is the better role of lambert ridiculous in a lots of movies but here absolutely wonderful charismatic incredible the plot is great well told the story magnificent the direction the atmosphere the music every things are perfect how believe these sequences with the music just simply perfect br br greystoke is truly an unbelievable movie underrated here i don't really know why but really appreciated Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9544308185577393 Review: beautifully filmed acclaimed director hugh hudson of fire creates a story that brings the entire legend of john clayton lord greystoke and tarzan of the apes to life with reverence and dignity and with a scope not seen in tarzan films christopher lambert makes his starring debut as the young lord raised in the wild by a female gorilla after his parents die in africa later returned to what is to him an alien world that of class and privilege he feels totally out of place once he learns what has happened to the apes that raised him and their world he realizes that he must go back a sad but triumphant story told against a background of fantastic vistas this is one of those films that is a must for every collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9362655878067017 Review: greystoke the legend of tarzan lord of the apes is based on the classic book tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs and is a more faithful adaptation to the classic book the film has some great scenery like the jungles of south africa to the greystoke mansion the acting is also great lambert did a great performance as tarzan it was also his first english speaking role the film has some funny moments sad moments and touching moments that makes this a real classic br br the film sees a boat crashing in the jungles of south africa and some time later they have a son named john the apes go into the hut and one of them kills the father the apes then take him to where they live and adopt him as one of their own as the years go by john grows up and learns to be more like the apes in his teens his foster mom gets attacked by native hunters and soon killed by them years later a group of people are going to africa on a expedition after setting up camp they're soon attacked by the natives most escape but phillippe is left behind injured by some of the arrows after hiding he meets john now an adult who takes him to his home and takes care of his wounds after a while phillippe starts to teach john how to speak english and teach him that he's not one of the apes but a person when phillippe goes to leave john goes with him after sometime they arrive at greystoke manor where the sixth earl of greystoke is shown his long lost grandson john is shown his bedroom and picture of his true mom and dad john also meets jane porter and slowly as they get to know each other he begins to have feelings for her when it's christmas the sixth earl of greystoke slides down the stairs killing himself john then starts to miss the jungle and wants to return but tells him to stay since everything they had done would be for nothing john is then torn between his life as a greystoke and the lord of the apes br br greystoke the legend of tarzan lord of the apes is a great classic that should be seen 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9509129524230957 Review: i really liked the first part of this film in africa for about an hour or so until the animal cruelty by civilized humans in scotland got to me in the second half and made me so sad i couldn't watch some of it however this was done by the filmmaker to make a point that early natural scientists ruined everything alive they didn't understand by studying it literally to death without considering the rights and comfort of the animals studied which we know now shouldn't be studied anywhere but in the natural world they inhabit and as as possible i do recommend this film as it was a mostly serious and honest story of tarzan and made a point of showing the gross animal cruelty that was rampant in the 19th century scientific world as well as the pure and simple beautifully primitive life tarzan lived as a young man who was found as a baby and raised by chimps after the violent death of his parents in the african jungle br br christopher lambert was wonderful and very soulful in his life of tarzan role as was ralph richardson in his last film role as ultra rich nobility in scotland andy macdowell was pretty and pretty good as up and civilized jane in her first movie role from his charismatic work in this film and his very haunting eyes i cannot understand why lambert did not later become a big star but his really bad movie choices later may have done him in the terrific ian holm as a wounded frenchman in africa helped by tarzan and who then tarzan back to his previously unknown home in scotland was great as always br br i am so glad tarzan got sick of and didn't stay in the animal cruel civilized world at that time and went home to africa in the end to live out his life with his gentle and loving ape relatives who raised him instead of staying in scotland and living like royalty which would have ruined him if it didn't kill him first Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7950625419616699 Review: i really enjoyed this movie yes there was disrespect throughout the movie but bruce willis learned from the kid that there is more value in others and his life of disrespect needs to change this movie was a refreshing change from the trash that hollywood is trying to shove down our throats there are some very good lessons to be learned in this movie i really believe this was one of best even though a couple of things could have been left out i was impressed with the lack of swearing and lack of sexual it isn't perfect but much better than most everything else out there Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7017928957939148 Review: this begins a series which i'll hopefully keep up every week end of films that came out during my childhood – in this case it's one i've only managed to catch now it was clearly intended as the last word on the subject which basically had been to the level of hokum over the years however in its uncompromising striving for a serious minded approach a sure measure of which is that the protagonist is never once referred to by the name he's been known all this time the world over the film makers rather lost track of the fact that the thing was intended primarily as entertainment consequently we get a decidedly staid representation of events – with more care given to meticulous period reconstruction than in providing a functional thematic environment for its mythic jungle hero even so christopher lambert rose to stardom – as did another andie mcdowell playing his love interest named jane of course – with the title role which he handles enough under the circumstances however ralph richardson to whom the film is dedicated this being his swan song steals every scene he's in as natural grandfather who in spite of showing obvious affection for his long lost kin can't bring himself to forget tradition in an effort to understand his predicament the hero in fact is much more comfortable interacting with even after having gone back home to save his adoptive from captivity the film is otherwise very good to look at with cinematography by stanley kubrick regular john no less features an appropriately grandiose score as well as remarkable make up effects by rick baker – and while essentially disappointing as a tarzan outing retains considerable value nonetheless as a prestige picture of its day Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7599993348121643 Review: if you are looking for a modern film version of buster crabbe or johnny overcoming the machinations of unscrupulous white safari guides or cunning black while saving the animal kingdom this is not the movie for you this is a recounting of the tarzan legend from its beginning in intelligent adult terms it is beautifully filmed and faithful to the edgar rice burroughs stories br br tarzan is no action hero but a man torn between two worlds the natural and the civilized in a stunning performance christopher lambert portrays this angst with absolute realism if he slips up just once the cat will be out of the bag the audience especially the adult audience targeted by the film will laugh and the film will completely lose its grip it will into the cheesy depths but lambert never lets that happen forget what you may think of him in other movies when i saw this film at the theater on its original release i thought he deserved an academy award br br the supporting cast is uniformly excellent as other commentators have noted i disagree with most of them in that i didn't find anything wrong with andie performance i wouldn't have nominated her for an academy award the role is undemanding but she is completely up to it such as it is i don't know why her voice was either br br the cinematography of the african segment of the tale is absolutely beautiful it captures both the beauty of the african wilderness and the exotic expectation it holds in the collective imagination of those who have never been there the scenery is lush and exotic and the colors are vivid br br but this is also a period film and the cinematography also magnificently depicts victorian england the countryside the city and the interiors the costumes are outstanding the soundtrack is beautiful without being overwhelming or br br there are some disturbing scenes especially for animal lovers but no more disturbing than a few scenes in dances with wolves this is an excellent film about the conflict between civilization and nature personified in the young lord greystoke convincingly portrayed by christopher lambert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686065316200256 Review: greystoke is without doubt the best tarzan movie i have ever seen christopher lambert portrays a very believable man trying to return to the world of mankind alongside the fantastic ian holm the struggle of john to leave the jungle and the apes who raised him is quite stirring some very memorable scenes including where lambert makes the jungle noises to the romantic interest and the scene where he witnesses his ape father's death feelings for both worlds is well developed and really makes you feel for him br br an excellent and underrated movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987793505191803 Review: spoilers edgar rice famous character was adapted thousand of times for the screen til one's thirst is notably during the thirties and the forties by hollywood its made tarzan one of the most successful cinema characters several years later hugh hudson decided to make a more ambitious version of the monkey man and it's a more natural more wild and more down to earth tarzan that he gives away here hudson avoids the clichés that you usually grant to tarzan such as his famous scream or his friendly pet not only are we far from the designed and invented character made by but we are also far from the film set used to make his stories the movie was partly made in africa more precisely in the movie introduces two obvious parts the first one which takes place in the jungle where tarzan lives among his adoptive friends the apes and considers himself as their lord but he ignores his real origins the second one in england where tarzan discovers the english society ian holm the link between the two parts and hudson avoids all that could make the movie falls into the ridiculous thanks to a clever screenplay indeed holm teaches lambert basic rules of manners so as to behave correctly in the english society and the result works moreover in the second part no one ever laughs at tarzan and he's even really appreciated as far as the end is concerned well it's a both bitter and happy end happy because tarzan comes back to the jungle and meets again his adoptive close relatives but bitter too because this homecoming means that the greystoke line won't be and is condemned to disappear lambert finds here his first and last great role sadly he'll never equal the achievement of his performance in this movie and he'll play in poor and action movies nevertheless as i said previously a clever screenplay a performance of a rare quality some impressive natural sceneries both the jungle and the english country and we get a gorgeous movie it's also an excellent from a popular novel so why is it only rated barely 6 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639196395874023 Review: after i first saw this i thought wow this is the most spectacular movie visually speaking i've ever seen since that time i've seen some that topped it but it still ranks as one of the best in that department i'm just disgusted the long awaited dvd was so poorly done the quality of this transfer hardly better than the vhs tape br br the jungle scenes are filmed in and lush is the best adjective to describe what you see except for jungle sounds seeing is certainly almost everything in the beginning as there is almost no hearing no dialog until tarzan christopher lambert befriends ian holm and vice versa so be ready for that if you haven't watched this film br br story wise all i'll say is this is not the tarzan many of us came to know in johnny films but that's not a complaint for those craving action and don't care about cinematography as i do you just have to get past that silent introduction period br br in this tarzan version our hero goes back to scotland his roots to that environment for the most part and a little too quickly for credibility frankly and then returns to the jungle without jane this is supposedly more true to the tarzan books written by edgar rice burroughs br br the special effects in here were done by rick baker one of the best in the business sharp dvd or not this is still a stunning film to view and very interesting throughout its 2 hours and 15 minutes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8208920359611511 Review: ruthless mercenary bruno paul naschy in peak nasty form betrays his pregnant partner girlfriend well played by in order to have exclusive on a fortune in stolen diamonds but manages to seriously wound bruno before he gets away bruno winds up in the of kindly rich doctor don simon a fine performance by he also attracts the attention of simon's two hottie daughters the fiery monica luscious and the sweet alicia nicely by the lovely hernandez however bruno soon realizes that something is very about the isolated place and plans to escape as soon as he can meanwhile the bitter tries to find bruno so she can exact her revenge on him naschy who wrote and directed as well as stars one of his strangest most twisted and perverse horror vehicles ever with this little seen oddity the offbeat plot and mysterious atmosphere become more weird and unnerving as the story unfolds eventually leading to a genuinely startling surprise downbeat ending this film further benefits from occasional moments of graphic gore watch out for the memorable sequence with one poor guy being devoured alive by vicious flesh eating pigs alejandro slick cinematography and a decent of nudity and soft core sex good supporting turns by as sassy maid raquel pepe as amorous playboy don and julia as the deranged teresa a pleasingly grim and worthwhile shocker Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8692886829376221 Review: pretty good movie about a man and his wife who get caught up in murder and the police officer investigating the case it starts off marvelously but kind of hits a wall at a certain point we're sure we know what happened then a tiny plot thread that seems at first like a red herring pops back up and disappoints still direction is great and the acting is quite good louis jouvet who also co starred in marcel de gives the best performance as the clever detective i wonder if the coen brothers were influenced by this film when they wrote fargo much like that film the police officer doesn't appear until nearly halfway through and then he becomes almost the focus of the film there's also a lot of droll comedy surrounding him although sometimes his methods seem sort of fascist Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9232094883918762 Review: should we take the opening shot as a strange frame i guess we have to anyway two women are behind a closing umbrella they walk upstairs to the talent agency and we go with them and then they are never to be seen again okay how come not inside the place at the piano or even outside with the sound of the piano then track inside and over a la hitchcock so i guess clouzot is already telling us in a not very subliminal manner that we are following a segment of postwar society especially how he then uses a citizen kane like song cut up into about five pieces to show the lady singing traveling from the talent agency all the way to her first roses and applause of her vaudeville debut br br after that we are relentless of more or less small disgusting details of a defeated country getting off its war torn tattered knees and nobody ever handled small disgust better than clouzot in fact too bad he never tried nausea almost everything we see after the first few minutes makes us ever so slightly okay okay i'm grossly that let's just settle for a general feel of a lot of the film look carefully in fact and you will even see one of the cops picking his nose and in how many films has anyone ever done that then there is a very loud nose blowing bit in front of the photographer lesbian by the main cop and notice that she does not literally blink an eye or raise an eyebrow br br the point of all this is an almost in seemingly until you can smell practically every scene as well as see and feel it br br as for the other aspects of the movie others here have covered them in a lot more detail than i but forget about the mystery here this is the ultimate clouzot is about as interested in the real killer as those two women coming in out of the rain in the first few seconds of the film and are never seen again from beginning to end all he wanted to do was follow a bunch of people around not even particularly interesting ones at that and say here look at this woman's twitch that man's of his pants in all their insignificance years and years before tina turner was singing we don't need another hero br br even the forced levity of the ending is done in a dilapidated part of paris and rather chilly bare apartment with only the couples love for each other to see them through as if to say there must be two or three million like you throughout the city working your fingers off by the day for a little love at night br br from this it was just a short step to wages of fear and the ultimate in despair br br they don't even know how to make films like this anymore in the u s for that matter they didn't even know how to very much in france then much less now the relentless detail of gesture makes even the of italy look like bad which i guess makes clouzot a kind of on speed br br very enjoyable nonsense this movie the only flaw seems to me and as was pointed out by another viewer the lead woman is somehow not quite right everybody else in the film is just about perfectly cast Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26380133628845215 Review: what do you get when you have a tenacious seasoned french police inspector by the name of maurice is called to solve a murder case well simply a very entertaining fun film the re mastered black and white film des delivers the goods despite romance jealousy and marriage that seem to just get in the way towards the truth of done it ' br br inch by inch technique by technique as seasoned by experience and the patience of this master inspector into the truth but of course with the help of a bag full of dirty police interrogation tricks br br is the centerpiece of this film the use by director henri georges clouzot of raucous background music to the drama in grand film noir style is a wonderful around the visual experience br br eventually solves the mystery and the culprit hey he is good but alas too can keep a dark secret in his past who is that boy that is perhaps not his son br br some things can never get solved even beyond the closing credits Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9067911505699158 Review: great artists always suffered while they were young i could mention mozart and beethoven but that is not the point br br this movie was made by h g clouzot whose family wanted him to succeed in the law br br its main star is louis jouvet who studied and practiced as as before becoming the greatest actor and also director of france's theater before and after wwii br br they both had health problems clouzot had while young jouvet had problems and died on a theater br br such events shape the character of men and women of course one might even say that today's artists are so poor because they had never suffered and fought for their lives br br to me this is the greatest of movies wages of fear is greater in suspense also has more suspense and a better plot and is more about female evil br br des is more human clouzot was falsely accused by de entourage mostly communists and jews of collaboration with the nazis and banned from making films until until de left france's government in early 1946 de came back in 1958 as president br br the main characters are all good souls jenny may perform as a on stage but she is not a whore make of those words but they are not the same loves her husband and refuses the slight advances from her presumably lesbian friend the photographer br br maurice the husband is jealous and timid but runs away from the scene of the crime he is a coward because he fell in love with a woman and an eventually more upscale career for love br br antoine the detective interpreted by the great louis jouvet basically a stage actor performs in this french gray not noir as well as e g robinson in double indemnity shows flair for pseudo criminals tenderness for a negro son and compassion for the true author of the crime because he remembers that is father cleaned the at some br br clouzot was capable of slapping an actor's face in order to put him in the right frame of mind but deep inside he was very human br br i have his in front of me he had venus in which means open devotion charity and for those who do not believe in my most sincere apologies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9427055716514587 Review: this is one of bruce's most underrated films in my opinion its an awesome heartwarming film with a neat story and an amazing performance from bruce willis all the characters are great and i thought willis and spencer breslin were just awesome together plus bruce willis is simply amazing in this this is definitely one of bruce's best comedic performances the thing was great and i thought it was very well written and made as well plus the finale is especially cool it's good natured and it was cool how you can see russell's willis character change throughout the film plus the ending was pretty good i think this should be higher then 6 0 and it's one of the best disney films i have ever seen plus it has many surprising moments throughout all the characters are extremely likable and it also has a cute love story angle too it as well plus bruce and spencer breslin both had some really funny lines holy smokes this is one of bruce's most underrated films in my opinion its an awesome heartwarming film with a neat story and an an amazing performance from bruce willis and i say its a must see the direction is great jon does a great job here with really good camera work and just keeping the film at a very fast pace the acting is excellent bruce willis is amazing as always and is amazing here he gives one of his best comedic performances is hilarious had wonderful chemistry with both spencer breslin and emily mortimer had some funny lines and was dead on throughout the movie he was one of the main reasons i liked this movie so much willis rules spencer breslin is fantastic as the younger version of russell he was very funny and didn't get on my nerves once he is one of the better child actors out there emily mortimer is good as amy and was really cute i liked her she had decent chemistry with bruce too lily is funny as janet i liked her quite a bit jean smart is good with what she had to do which was not much rest of the cast do fine overall a must see out 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979241669178009 Review: henri georges film is quiet an example of the french transition cinema a film between the realism of the postwar cinema and the full of magic and symbolism nouvelle vague with some spots of the american classic films but not imitating it the director tales us a story about love crime and the importance of points of view we can find great actors too suzy is impeccable br br is interesting too how we can find aspects of this film nowadays des inheritance is palpable in woody allen tradition plunging a crime situation in a picturesque environment the naive ending is also typical in steven spielberg's good ending films and finally i would like to point out the deja sensation during the photography session between jenny suzy and simone in which the first one confess that she thinks her husband is being unfaithful and exactly with the woman who is photographing her that scene is exactly the one between natalie portman and julia roberts in closer mike nichols 2004 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688073992729187 Review: one of the best film i ever saw br br the performance of louis jouvet is fantastic he really his part and this is wonderful he's such a good actor that you can't think of anyone else to take his part br br and both suzy and bernard blier are good as standard french people trying to defend themselves in the struggle born with a murder br br the story is breathtaking and well built you can feel the ambiance of paris for that period which is about 1930 40 between two wars the clubs the old little buildings the neighbors br br all those things contribute to make a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781275987625122 Review: first the a cop drama crossed with a funny melodrama … is disconcerting independent and a menace to banality aplomb is put to good use in a tough cop performance immediately noticeable by its and exuberant force his antoine is not so much a man of intellect but a man of vast life experience and earthly instinct … is not subversive in the sense that today's and already enjoy using the word it is most playful hour he tended to adapt books in a satiric note it's said that clouzot was a big reader of detective novels as a director firm hand is successful br br it is not a mystery or a thriller but a satirical look at a parisian couple and at the proceedings those accustomed with masterpiece les might find slightly disconcerting the of things styles elements in … here clouzot speaks about many things about a couple and a hidden love story simone for blier about the world and about old about police techniques and an old bitter cop with a boy to raise etc there is a note of only in performance but also in the film's conception br br is a realistic crime drama made as a satire it offers an outstanding performance by jouvet as a tough police inspector antoine is an old cop with an adventurous past he fought in africa but did not climb the because of his independent behaviors he lives with his son a schoolboy at work antoine is tough and merciless an able inspector bitter intelligent and harsh it is a role of great gusto very picturesque jouvet composed his character of several defining clothes his expression his funny accent his brutality and that mocking air … antoine is not made to look more clever than plausible when he blier antoine makes mistakes and his talent is presented like the talent we meet in real with errors and and defects talent is one that comes also from experience from daily not the almost supernatural genius of almost all the famous detectives br br … is is a realistic crime drama and also a satire and a melodrama one can consider it among the first filmic into the legendary toughness of the french police long ago eastwood's and wayne's harsh cops there was antoine br br the title is interesting suggesting that this is a movie about the police not about a case or a mystery br br as craftsmanship clouzot was perhaps the best and in france in the way that welles was … is very true to sardonic comic sharp observations much psychology sharp irony the man was when he filmed knew what to shoot what to the introductory scenes of this film with jenny great stage success each scene is memorably shot technical stylistic were amazing his style is inventive satirical sharp extremely ingenious br br style was exuberant powerful some disliked it precisely for these features as he had been a great stage actor his movie style was deemed as too theatrical etc his antoine is a fine example of what was meant by a role by a composition br br jouvet had a very peculiar like a menacing bird of like van much and more intelligent and distinguished jouvet had this predatory ferocious air and it is useful here as he performs an old tough cop one of sides is that it is a jouvet he is immediately recognizable identifiable by the quality of his play i see that many watching this flick do not know it is a jouvet is an astounding quality in itself br br and jouvet are the two french actors that i admire the most the first one was revealed to me by a renoir drama the famous one while jouvet by a comedy i was charmed to see that clouzot gave leading roles to both of them br br to end a word about he wrote the novel used by clouzot who had previously adapted another novel as a comedy was an old school mystery writer in the wallace vein he became quickly outdated with the new fashions when i was 11 i have read one of his thrillers and liked it much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599348902702332 Review: this film is so lovingly made you want to be part of it forever the are straight but not without malice the goods are transparent and are hardly there even the cabaret are so naive they'll make you with nostalgia in comparison to anything available on tv blier is fine if a bit one sided louis jouvet is perfect you just can't have a better copper he has the best line my dad cleaned other people's dirt and i do the same is unbearable but i guess in part it's the songs wardrobe and hairdo simone on the contrary makes a great femme fatale if a bit silent i didn't realize she may be a lesbian as imdb user and others rightly suggest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9267430901527405 Review: clouzot followed le where no one knew who was the poison thus everyone was suspected with another masterpiece des four years later in which we know from the outset or think we do whodunnit top billed louis jouvet doesn't appear for forty minutes by which time clouzot has established a rich milieu of music hall music etc and a fine cast of colourful characters angela lansbury lookalike lansbury appeared in woman of paris that same year suzy scores as the whose desire to improve her lot inspires the jealousy of her husband bernard blier who follows her to the home of an elderly only to find he is already dead from here things go seriously wrong his car is stolen before he leaves the premises so his pre arranged alibi is out the window whilst meanwhile unknown to him his wife confesses to the murder to the photographer neighbour a closet lesbian in love with her who volunteers to return to the crime scene and retrieve scarf and as long as she's there thoughtfully wipes her prints of the murder weapon a champagne bottle at this point investigator jouvet gets involved and from then on it's a case of keeping the plates spinning in the air output was relatively small but virtually all of it was as spencer tracey said in another context with le de and les still to come in short this is a must for french cinema buffs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8617625832557678 Review: is it a murder mystery is it a police procedural is it a back stage look at seedy french music halls des is all of these but more than anything else it's an amusing comedy of infidelity jealousy and love set in post wwii paris it may be surprising that henri georges clouzot the director of such grim films as le or such suspenseful nail as and the wages of fear is the director of this one clouzot however was a shrewd film maker in a murder mystery he tells us an element of it's never totally realistic in this i share hitchcock's view which says 'a murder mystery is a slice of cake with and fruit and if you deny yourself this you might as well film a documentary ' des is a wonderful film and it's no documentary br br jenny suzy is an ambitious singer at music halls and clubs she's a flirt she's sees nothing too wrong with using a bit of sex as well as talent to get a contract her stage name is jenny and she really loves her husband maurice bernard blier is something of a sad sack he's her and he's a bit balding a bit chubby and jealous to a fault then we have their neighbor the photographer simone she's blond gorgeous think of rita hayworth and capable she and have been friends since they were children together however is definitely not thinking just of friendship when she looks at jenny then comes along georges charles a rich and dirty old man who often has take art photographs of his young female whom he poses himself he offers a contract for a film to jenny and suggests a dinner at his home to discuss the details jenny is more than willing maurice is furious and it jenny shouts right back at him you're jealous of the rich well i want my share of their dough i'm all for royalty you're dad was a maurice shouts back so what under louis i'd have been madame de i'd have heated up their tights br br and after is found dead with a smashed champagne bottle next to his bleeding skull there's to try to make things safe for jenny but wait inspector antoine gets the case antoine louis jouvet is a tall tired middle aged bachelor with sore feet he has seen it all he served in the colonies with the foreign legion and returned with an adopted baby and the child is now about eight years old and antoine on him one of the first things antoine discovers is not only did someone brain with a bottle someone shot him in the heart who did it before long jenny maurice and all are making up lying and at one or another point how will antoine discover the murderer will we have a chance to see some great music hall songs sung by jenny everything becomes clear but only with time and detective we are left with many kinds of love leading to all kinds of motives from hair trigger jealousy to longing glances and all played with a nice mixture of amusement br br clouzot takes us to a paris of seedy but not threatening neighborhoods to downtrodden music where tunes are played on the piano for to restaurants with private dining rooms most of all he takes us to the music hall where jenny often performs we can see jenny as she sings with couples in the seats and single men wearing their coats and hats in standing room and everyone smokes the first third of the film in fact takes place largely in this milieu with jenny singing about her la la her sweet la la we follow her from trying out the song at the to a rehearsal to a saucy performance with jenny in a hat a and not much else br br blier and all do wonderful jobs but it louis jouvet who holds everything together he was a marvelous actor who disliked making films the stage was his world and he took on films only if he happened to like the director and to make money to finance his stage work jouvet was tall with a long face and broad he was not conventionally handsome but he had what it takes to dominate a scene for a look at how skillfully he could play comedy watch him in de he's a fascinating actor at one point he says i've taken a liking to you miss me she asks yes because you and i are two of a kind when it comes to women we'll never have a chance jouvet brings all kinds of nuances to that line from regret to a gentle amusement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667494893074036 Review: h g had difficulties working in france after he had made le in 1943 which was produced by the german company and later judged by french as a piece of anti french propaganda louis jouvet an admirer of work invited him to direct a thriller des where he played an ambiguous police inspector investigating a murder that happened in paris music hall without each other knowledge the seductive cabaret singer jenny suzy and her jealous piano husband maurice who is madly in love with her blier father of director blier trying to cover up without each other's knowledge what they believe to be their involvement in the murder enters tenacious policeman louis jouvet who is determined to discover the truth jouvet practically stole the movie with wonderfully cynic and sentimental in the same time performance his character his eagle like profile and his unique way of speaking made him unforgettable des witty and atmospheric observation of human weaknesses was a great comeback of h g the fine director french hitchcock Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983061671257019 Review: the extraordinarily adorable suzy plays a performer obsessed with succeeding in the theater her husband and played by bernard blier is a composed but jealous man when he finds out in a less than preferable way that his flashy wife has planned a with a lecherous old businessman with the intention of advancing her career he loses all control and threatens the businessman with murder now at that point i must stop describing the film to you because it skates on such thin ice with its twists revelations ambiguities and suspense that to imply any of it would it i am not sure how good or bad that is for this french police procedural from the song and dance community though it is certainly interesting that what we do know throughout is who did not do it we just don't know who did br br the story depends upon the procedure of following clues where ideal fail and where created and interestingly this is a suspense film in which suspense is generated in spite of the knowledge one would traditionally think too much too soon br br of the is the least dark of henri georges films it's nowhere near as sinister as the shocking les as tragic as the riveting wages of fear or as as le maybe it is due to the of the dance halls and theater settings of 1940s france which all work as the milieu of this crime thriller br br clouzot both understands and of his characters even the more rotten ones where he has more of a vindictive streak with his other films where he may have had understanding for the scheming women in les or the truck drivers who sink to the level of risking horrible death in order to themselves from miserable life in the wages of fear there isn't necessarily support or agreement on the part of the filmmaker for these are characters who plainly made the direct decisions that determine their fate all the characters in this more settling film have scenes and moments that us to them even the harsh cold detective played by louis jouvet who worries about his young adoptive son amid all the trouble and despair that happens in his life at any time with the drop of a hat br br there is humor and unabashed sexiness the latter mostly on the part of that the pressure to a degree clouzot was quietly practicing his craft patient till he made his unrelenting later films in which he would permit his audiences no pardon from the tension Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9540778398513794 Review: a nice humorous mix of music hall in the first third mostly and police procedural mystery as the various stories start to collapse the final exposure of the murder may come as a surprise if you don't watch closely a gritty look at paris of the time you can ignore the final scene the hollywood ending louis jouvet is best as the police inspector who seems to be just passing through but is really on top of things Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9464322924613953 Review: the director loves the actress and it shows the actress inhabits the character whom we love at first sight and sound the character loves her jealous husband and he loves her his childhood friend secretly loves his wife and the fact that his friend is a beautiful woman makes the love tragic and ironic his wife is jealous of his childhood friend and thinks her attentions are out of secret love for her husband br br then there is a murder and the investigating police lieutenant who loves only his bi racial son and being taken from his company by the above characters who have had some unpleasant contact with the deceased and are all lying to one degree or another unravels the mystery with some of the most precise and authentic procedural detail ever captured on film br br and then there are the of a post war paris where coal is in short supply music is filled with erotic longing and wistful memory and innocence has long ago been washed away by the rain br br all of this in a milieu of whose tricks don't always work dogs who walk on their feet and express music criticism hungry news reporters and exhausted cops br br and then there are many of the finest actors of their generation who have been through some very bad years directed by to come full circle a man who is in love with his lead actress and who with full justification was a respected friend of br br i've seen this film often and i love all of them and it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624898433685303 Review: hello looking for a movie for the family to watch on a friday night can't find what your looking for i thought this was an extremely enjoyable movie good for the whole family i found that it had a remarkably rare combination of it being appealing to both adults and children alike it was brilliant to say the least bruce acting was top notch there was a lot of humor in it and overall a great movie in my opinion it's a must see movie and i don't think that about a lot of movies believe me when i say it takes a lot for a movie to get me to think that it's clear that there was much work done by bruce willis and cast to get this movie done excellent story good acting and again overall a thoroughly enjoyable movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891862273216248 Review: first of all there is a detective story by belgian andré whose au 21 clouzot had already transferred to the screen in 1942 with pierre and the same actress suzy complained about adaptation for both movies the movie from 1942 was excellent but the detective story side had been kept so why complaining as for des clouzot was now in a new phase of his brilliant career after having directed le and been blacklisted he had a lot more to say than a simple whodunit complained essentially about the poor detective ending which i will not reveal of course but clouzot focused on the social vignettes on his psychology and he did not give a damn about the puzzle à la agatha christie by doing so he becomes the genuine predecessor of claude chabrol who has always been closer to him than to alfred hitchcock whom he admires much though suzy has great screen presence and you will love the song she really sings she was a singer too son bernard blier gives as ever a of gestures and words performance and he really pulls it off two characters are particularly interesting and disturbing the first one the photographer she takes pictures of female models and clouzot by subtle touches reveals us she's a lesbian of course the word is never uttered how could it be in 1947 the police chief fabulous louis jouvet tells her you and me we are not lucky with women the portrait of this cop is very detailed we learn a lot of things about him not necessary connected with the blier plot he's a widower with a son he adores and who runs into school difficulties particularly in so we get to know all the characters in depth one of the most important of post war french cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773927330970764 Review: this is an exceptional picture with so much to recommend it the acting and writing are terrific and there are lots of great twists and turns in the plot as a french noir film its language is certainly a lot than its american counterparts but to me this just added to the realism additionally i liked how non glamorous everyone was particularly the husband and the lieutenant about the only negative and the reason the film gets a 9 and not a 10 is because there was a glaring plot hole like another famous french film de the confusion between the cops and the accused could easily have been settled in the beginning but the characters made rather stupid decisions for this you just need to suspend disbelief and keep watching the payoff is well worth the wait br br this is simply one of the finest french films i have seen period Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9131852984428406 Review: des directed by the brilliant henri georges clouzot is a film to treasure because it is one of the best of french film making of the postwar years m clouzot adapting the novel longtime defence shows his genius in the way he sets the story and in the way he all the characters in this deeply satisfying movie that as has pointed out in this forum it demonstrates how influential was and how much the next generation of french movie makers are to the master especially claude chabrol br br the crisp black and white cinematography by armand has been magnificently transferred to the criterion dvd we recently watched working with clouzot makes the most of the dark tones and the shadows in most of the key scenes the music by francis lopez a man who created light music and in france works well in the context of the film since the action takes place in the world of the music halls and night clubs br br louis jouvet who is seen as a police detective is perfect in the part this was one of his best screen appearances for an actor who was a pillar of the french theater jouvet clearly understood well the mechanics for the creation of his police inspector who is wiser and can look deeply into the souls of his suspects and ultimately steals the show from the others in an unfair comment by someone in this page inspector is compared with peter falk's columbo the television detective frankly and no disrespect to mr falk intended it's like comparing a great champagne to a good house wine br br bernard blier is perfect as the jealous husband blier had the kind of face that one could associate with the man consumed with the passion his wife jenny has awakened in him is vulnerable and doesn't act he is an easy suspect because he has done everything wrong as he finds in the middle of a crime he didn't commit but all the evidence points to the contrary br br the other great character in the film is the photographer it's clear by the way she with jenny where her real interest lies simone is tragically appealing as this troubled woman and makes an enormous contribution to the film suzy playing jenny is appealing as the singer who suddenly leaps from obscurity to celebrity and attracts the kind of men like the old br br the film is one of the best clouzot directed during his distinguished career and one that will live forever because the way he brought all the elements together Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756268858909607 Review: des takes too long getting going with clouzot so enamored of his back stage milieu that he is almost in danger of forgetting the story however once it does it's clouzot at his best blier father of blier and co star of his buffet is the pianist who married beneath himself and who plans to kill the seedy studio mogul with designs on his wife only to find that someone has beaten him to it not only that but his carefully planned but clumsily executed alibi falls to pieces not least when a thief steals his car at the murder br br the film really kicks into life with the arrival of luis police inspector a rather wonderful creation half sim in green for danger and half world weary with better dialog in a neat running gag his investigation is constantly conducted at the top of his voice against chaos and noise whether it be the noisy of the police station or a loud rehearsal the police station itself is a wonderfully realistic creation a wealth of chaotic and telling small details that makes steve once revolutionary 80's us cop shows look like museum pieces by comparison br br if suzy is a rather unconvincing femme fatale the supporting cast more than compensate with the beautiful simone a standout as the lesbian photographer in love with her from afar and constantly mistaken for lover by and other interested parties only jouvet similarly unlucky with women understands and genuinely with great black and white photography by armand this is a terrific little thriller with a nice twist ending and a lovely scene with a cab driver reluctantly identifying in a police station trivia note pierre who played the playfully philosophical dr in le turns up in smaller roles as a cab driver in both and les br br the criterion dvd is quite superb great picture quality plus an illuminating extract from a french tv show featuring interviews with clouzot blier and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983340322971344 Review: and i love it wonder will pick up a cult audience and once it's canceled the dvd sales will go though the roof this is a very funny show in it's own ways it's a parody of children's shows namely sesame street our puppet characters consist of a yellow furry monster with a hat whose our host clarence is a blue lizard like thing that does his own segments where he goes out on the streets him is a weird dog like thing that refers to himself in the third person is the smart one whose brain always shows then there's the and the pink puppet it's a very funny show not really as nasty as you'd expect but more the situations they take 7 year olds out on the street tell them what to say and have them make mean jokes that they don't understand my favorite segments are videos especially when somebody doesn't want to be filmed i prefer tv which was a similar show but this is still a very funny show that i hope lasts for years to come br br my rating 1 4 out of 30 mins tv ma Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6999137997627258 Review: sex drugs racism and of course you abc's what more could you want in a kid's show br br br br user comment guidelines br br please note there is a 1 000 word limit on comments the recommended length is 200 to 500 words the minimum length for comments is 10 lines of text comments which are too short or have been padded with junk text will be discarded you may only post a single comment per title br br what to include your comments should focus on the content and context the best reviews include not only whether you liked or disliked a movie or tv series but also why feel free to mention other titles you consider similar and how this one rates in comparison to them comments that are not specific to the title will not be posted on our site please write in english only and note that we do not support html mark up within the comments Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2442343533039093 Review: i love this show my girlfriend was gonna get an abortion until we both watched wonder one night luckily she killed herself before the baby was born though technically i think it was considered a murder suicide br br my first thoughts upon seeing wonder now i know what god watches when he jerks off all the time br br wonder is to television what a toaster in the bathtub is to my self esteem br br you know how george w bush makes speaking all the time tyler wouldn't good tyler cuts his nails he's tyler he's good Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7878223061561584 Review: seeing this show gives me respect for mtv though i imagine that mtv sees this random edgy material as its main selling point and is much less concerned with the pertinent truths it expresses br br i write and play music for a living and this show gets me really emotionally up for me serves a completely distinct function from most tv instead of or distracting the senses which can be often really nice at times it awakens my spirit of right and wrong it makes me very uncomfortable but in a very comforting way br br i don't think a lot of viewers absorb most of this show's content but if they do kudos to television viewers everywhere Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7883530855178833 Review: i'm torn about this show while most parts of it i found to be hilarious other parts of it i found to be stupid and simply shock for shock sake the off the wall parody of some of the cartoons are brilliant as indeed are a lot of the scenes with the children however i don't think it's clever getting little children to say rude things it's not that i think oh poor children they're being exploited it's just that it's really not clever it's something that anyone could do therefore making it as simple and pointless as making a paper airplane in order to make this show better they would have to stick to the natural responses from children which i think can be funnier than the scripted at time br br by far the funniest part of wonder is clarence the blue puppet who wonders around the streets talking to and annoying strangers it's really funny and it's mostly improvised seeing him in a long scene about the importance of patience test the patience of an extremely patient man was by far the funniest scene in my opinion br br you should watch this show though because all in all it's very funny even if it is stupid at times Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5280658602714539 Review: i was plagued by nightmares involving sesame street and the muppet show during my childhood i loved the programs but when i slept i'd dream about muppets not unlike the ones on tv but not quite the ones on tv br br they would speak gibberish and laugh and sing while eating each other and killing each other they'd take a bite of their cute felt flesh and it would tear apart followed by bleeding nice but that was the past i love this show i saw peter jackson's meet the years ago and wondered why there t similar work out there well here it is as sick twisted and somehow socially potent the old vision br br if you like this show and you haven't seen meet the get it on amazon or some such film source you're in for a treat br br by the way clarence would totally kick dog ass Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734001755714417 Review: imagine you have the opportunity to see yourself again as a kid now think what would happen if you had the chance to speak with your younger self or even change him you would you try to influence or try to change your younger beliefs in light of your future experience or perhaps the encounter would change your older perception of life and reality br br walt disney's the kid tries to engage this complex thought by putting older self bruce willis in a collision course with younger self breslin from the santa clause 2 and the cat in the hat fame the result is a sometimes funny sometimes touching encounter which makes you ponder about your own past present and future – and truly believe it is never too late to change your course Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685344099998474 Review: this was a great film in every sense of the word it tackles the subject of in a society that is quite of any from the norm it a great many indian customs that many find oppressive such as the of marriages by others the importance of status and face religious hypocrisy sexism the of women in terms of their baby making capacity the binding concepts of duty and so on at the heart of the film is a touching love story that goes beyond such limitations of the society which the two protagonists find themselves the film is well acted and genuine completely believable from beginning to end unlike most bollywood flicks the main faults of the film as i saw it was first that the two lovers seem drawn to one another not necessarily by a natural affinity for each other as much as the fact that they are stuck in dead end marriages with no passion and no rewards this may play a part in the sexual awakening of the characters but most people stuck in the same situation will not turn homosexual it seems clear from the beginning of the film that the two characters are quite heterosexual when radha does her scene at the end of the movie with she makes it quite clear that without desire she was dead and the implication was that if he had desired so he could have fulfilled her quite completely and also when sita seemed very disappointed when her husband seemed to not like her such situations do not turn people into homosexuals they may seek comfort in others in the same position but film it is not at all made clear that they are lesbians from the beginning quite the opposite some people are bisexual it is true but most tend to be either or homosexual in the case of the ladies in the film both had insensitive jerks for husbands if this had not been the case would they have naturally found the need to express their desire in a relationship that they may have otherwise not have considered the film ignores this the other fault is the naming of the characters the names sita and radha seem contrived deliberately to shock and outrage imagine a film in america depicting a gay relationship between a man named jesus and another named paul by using names associated with various the film is strong enough to stand on its own and needs no such devices in my opinion at any rate the faults do not take much away from the power of the movie it is indeed a very touching and powerful story the images and characters will stay with you a long time after you leave the theatre Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4338107407093048 Review: truly a wonderful movie bruce willis gives his always outstanding comedic romantic acting power to this message movie and the movie brings hope to the losers many of us know we are a gift to everyone of middle age whose spent time seems both full and yet empty there is more around the next bend and it can be great and romantic leave the recent past and return to the lessons of the distant past and then take off on a favorite flight to your better future if we could re live our youthful experiences if we could really remember the events that shaped us wouldn't we find a special kind of freedom see the movie open the gift Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746302962303162 Review: it is so nice to see bruce willis come down off his action throne and let us see that he really is a talented actor he shines in this film as the near 40 year old image consultant who has totally lost touch with his inner child until he meets him face to face this is one of those rare films that doesn't talk down to its audience and truly offers something for the whole family it is about caring for each other keeping some of the child inside you and realizing that you don't grow up exactly the way you thought you would willis seems to be building an impressive track record for working with kids just witness the sixth sense with haley joel and he has great chemistry with spencer breslin here there is some nice photography and music and the ending is wonderful and uplifting a great film to see with every member of your family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848907589912415 Review: as a word of explanation disney's the kid has absolutely nothing in common with the charlie chaplin 1921 classic of the same name what we do have is a pleasant enough though unbelievable feel good family comedy as only the folks at disney can provide br br bruce willis in a change of pace plays a self centered stuffed shirt of an image consultant he degrades not only his clients but those close to him as well you know that he is going to have to change before the final credits br br into his life comes a chapter from his past in the form of character as a nerdy 8 year old played with cutesy pie conviction by spencer breslin disney always finds these kids somewhere this forces willis to come to grips with his past and well you know the rest br br appearing as love interest is emily mortimer and lily as his executive assistant both have little enough to do as most of the movie involves the inter action between the willis and breslin characters br br the kid though not the greatest of disney movies is one nonetheless that you can sit down and watch with your family and come away from with a warm feeling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588823914527893 Review: while my kids enjoyed the movie and announced afterward that they want to buy it later i think i got more out of it that they did the scene in the airport shop at the beginning is real life i did not use the cutting comment aloud but i thought it it is a feel good mid life movie a bit sappy and some scenes work less well than others why does the kid stay with bruce willis after he knows his mom is dying but all in all and good time it also gave our family something to talk about did my kids think my life was boring what do they expect at 40 how can you not like a movie that gets a good conversation going with your kids Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8738613724708557 Review: now for sure this is one of the hearted stories that bruce willis has been in to date and yet it is still touching i really like bruce's style and persona i haven't loved everything he has ever been in but he brings it to the 'big time' for me in most all his film endeavors br br the story begins he is power confidence and style with a he drives a he lives well in a estate with a grand view of the fair city that's russell he is an image consultant to those who are on the top or rising to it his acclaim he is russell he knows what it takes to make it it just seems that as life is going along swiftly and foundation ally set there is a problem an intruder at his home the alarm has been br br russell can't seem to figure out for the moment what is happening to him it's different and yet it is somehow familiar a small boy who looks exactly like him as their lives run smack into each other there seems to be a reason that is screaming out to him you have unfinished business to take care of now br br amy the supporting young lady of the story is probably the best balance that he has seen and has in his life she works with him puts up with his and yet she is smitten with russell very much so with rusty his past now in the picture and talking a mile a minute singing too late at night everything that was is becoming like jelly br br willis is fun and at times out of his head in this lovable disney modern times classic 'the and to add his little heavy duty side kick spencer breslin is a perfect addition to this sparkling story of childhood to adult and back to childhood adventure chi is an inspirational supporting character as he is the heavy weight champ teaching rusty how to box to defend himself against the bullies on the playground br br all in all this is a real winner of a movie with even as the secretary and aide to russell i originally saw this back in and then again years later with equal enjoyment this is a shiny family comedy that has a super ending that will warm the hearts of any disney fan recommended highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926625490188599 Review: when the first trailer for this film was viewed by myself i was curious as to what angle the storyline would take after all the plot of having one's childhood self return to the present leaves open many options bruce willis however does a superb job in the role he was given i was surprised to see just how well he could act in this part this is also a good career move as many others have said but after seeing it i now agree this film is mainly about remembering the kid you used to be and coming to the realization that you aren't the adult you planned to be this is a wonderful story and a gripping tale that makes us all think usually we scorn at what if movies for example attempted to answer the question what if the world were to be covered with water and but truthfully nobody cared this movie however effects everyone in the theatre true young children may not fully grasp the idea of growing up and having all your dreams away but it leaves a great impact on the adults and parents of those children this movie is definitely worth seeing although it will be better the second time around because you won't be thinking so much about how the kid got there and why and all that stuff just relax and have fun and take something with you when you leave that cinema take that piece of your childhood you've forgotten and enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805217981338501 Review: the kid at 39 years old russel has a life that most men would envy he has a great job is respected and feared has a beautiful house and makes buckets of money but everything comes at a cost in this case no social life no conscience and a fear of spending the rest of his life alone he just needs someone to show him the way br br as i watched the movie i kept wondering why disney didn't pass this film on to miramax not because it's particularly daring or edgy but because it is clearly a movie for adults this is by the marketing campaign which is clearly targeting children it is in with trailers for rugrats the movie and pokemon 2000 aren't they yet but i quibble br br i was impressed by the sensitive treatment of the subject matter rather than the typical male crisis that involves some pathetic sap buying a porsche convertible and acting like a moron character some serious introspection and takes stock of his life his guide on this journey of self discovery is himself at age 8 they never explain how rusty arrives and frankly i didn't care young innocence and unbridled optimism give him a distinct advantage in the truth he sums up russell's job as an image consultant you teach people how to lie and pretend to be something they aren't in order for a good script to succeed however you need actors to bring it to life not a problem here br br although willis has ignored w c warnings about starring with children or animals he has out once again as well with breslin as he did dramatically with willis manages to balance russell's traits with vulnerability and confusion without becoming ridiculous breslin meanwhile gives a dead on portrayal of a kid from everyone's childhood the one that always stuck out for some reason and got picked on we also get two bonus performances lily is great as russell's assistant and jean smart is perfect as an insightful charming i loved her in br br the kid is charming heavy and real and it will appeal to adults of all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834350943565369 Review: from a perspective that it is possible to make movies that are not offensive to people with strong moral values this one is definitely worthwhile this is the second bruce willis film in a row that manages to tell its story with no nudity off color humor profanity or gratuitous violence i refer of course to the sixth sense both movies are engaging on more than one level this one is appropriate for children as well although as others have pointed out it isn't a flick for kids br br i was bothered that the time travel device that drives this plot is never explained except that we know russell himself it as a 70 year old also why does his dying mother have to come to school to get him when he wins the fight why if as his older self says he has to fight that kid again and again for the next few years does his mother not have to come and get him every time and why he doesn't learn to kick butt in the process i also found the score rather annoying and not always appropriate to the action on stage br br good use of the red plane as metaphor however Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23628191649913788 Review: the kid is a really good family movie about a stuffy image consultant russ who has lots of money a good job nice house etc the only problem is he doesn't have much of a social life as nobody seems to like him as he isn't always very nice one day though things are about to change when an eight year old version of himself magically appears this gives russ a second chance to make things right bruce willis plays the lead role here and he gives a really good performance the kid is a nice heart warming movie for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587206244468689 Review: this is a totally awesome movie if you haven't seen it yet you damn well should sure the plot is slow to develop the special effects are laughable the acting is ridiculous and the action is badly choreographed but as wrestler would say that's not a bad thing that's a good thing everything about this movie is hilarious especially if you get the dubbed version which has even worse actors it's countless laughs until you get to the end yearning for the sequel where the mummy fights wrestling women thus i give it ten stars unless you're one of those and people with good taste who likes only films of the highest calibre i recommend this utterly movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14869485795497894 Review: this is my first deepa mehta film i saw the film on tv in its hindi version with its sita character presented as i also note that it is radha who the allegorical trial by fire in the film and not sita yet what i loved about the film was its screenplay by ms mehta not her direction the characters big and small were well developed and seemed towards the end somewhat like the end of an woman they are brave women surrounded by cardboard men and one cardboard man seems to come alive in the last shot we see of him carrying his mother he seems to finally take on a future responsibility beyond and to religion br br ms mehta seems to as a director however compared to most indian mainstream cinema she would seem to be brilliant as she cannot use her script to go beyond the joint family she is presenting except presenting a glimpse of the chinese micro minority in the social milieu of india she even the film to her mother and daughter not her father yet her radha of days with both her parents in a field compare her to sen ali and she is by these giants given her competent canadian production team and financial resources film of two bisexual ladies in an indian middle class household may be to some but merely captures the of middle class homes that does not seem to aspire for something better than its immediate survival in a limited social space and films have touched parallel themes in india but did not have the publicity that surrounded this film and therefore have not been seen by a wide segment of knowledgeable br br ms das ms azmi mr and mr are credible but not outstanding ms azmi is a talented actress who gave superb performances under good directors a brilliance notably absent in this film ms das due to her screen presence rather than her acting capability all in all the film's strength remains in the structure of the screenplay which is above average in terms of international cinema i am sure ms mehta can her writing talents in her future screenplays Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9013020396232605 Review: what a film quite possibly the best i've ever seen the direction the production the score and the cinematography wonderful the acting is also excellent and the man robot scenes have to be seen to be i can not recommend this film enough get it out on video now turn the lights down and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9415788650512695 Review: this flick was the introduction for a lot of us to the works of k gordon murray that's because it was easy to find it was on every public domain label in the vhs era and before that a late night t v cult classic double knee thigh besides how do you resist the title br br for late comers a brief explanation of it's merit florida wheeler dealer k gordon murray mexican horror films dubbed them into english then made a with them at the drive in the mexican originals were weird enough to begin with american boundaries and accepted horror film conventions were cheerfully great great set design and lighting were placed beside weird or laughable special effects nothing in hollywood was as close as these were to out and out strange now mix in catholic influenced social conventions mexican folk lore and we are not in kansas anymore br br add to that the english scripts they were dubbed into most were written by who wanted words to match movements of the actors lips on screen not the literal translation as a result the american soundtracks tended to run from overwrought to down right loopy there's even a fan web site for murray that prints the best most over the top lines for each movie first time viewers to the films complain about the pacing the purple prose the production values and are told it's supposed to be that way while the people laugh with enjoyment over things normally considered fatal film flaws it all must be very confusing if you don't have a taste for it br br this one was made back to back in 1957 with the two previous films in the series the aztec mummy and curse of the aztec mummy all three are now available on the 3 disc aztec mummy collection and it's about time it has the k gordon murray version on one side the original mexican production on the other side the contrast between the two is fascinating a lot of the times the original spanish is not much br br robot mummy starts off with a nice long flashback bringing you up to speed on the previous episodes sort of continuity was tossed out the window in number two and it's downhill from there logic wise you don't even get the angel back or any mention of him in this final episode names places even family trees switch between films after a while you start looking for the continuity changes br br by now the series villain doc is totally pig biting mad nearly drooling with dementia and still wants to steal the aztec is sent back to the past with another nice edit of the aztec mummy floor show and wanders out into the dark in her to help find that again the mummy isn't any happier with this then he was last time br br the robot actually has a production credit it was made by co s a ' i mention this because it looks like the grips came up with it between takes on a slow afternoon when the real costume went nope br br this was planned br br wait until you see the controller it runs from x box where were you when needed you the robot looks crushed to death at the end but actually came back in two more mexican made movies it had a fan base br br all in all a funny quirky finish to a three movie series sit back and enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8811906576156616 Review: this was a great movie for being only 67 minutes long there was an aspect of film noir contained in this movie and i am glad that nolan picked to film it in black and white the plot is simple yet entertaining that keeps you engaged even the dialogue was good along with the acting it reminded me of what was to come in memento by not being in chronological order i liked how the main character tried to use what cobb taught him for example saying everyone has a box which he put his personal things into also on the writer's door was the batman logo which seemed ironic because christopher nolan would later direct batman begins and the dark knight two other great movies there is a great twist in the end which i'm not going to spoil for anyone who hasn't seen it even though i kind of figured what would happen when cobb gave the young man d credit card i also liked how the writer had a copy of the republic by one of my favorite philosophical books this is definitely a movie you need to watch more than once to get the full aspect of it plus it only being an hour long there is also a circular aspect to it by ending where it began which i thought was pretty brilliant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751930832862854 Review: this film is superb it has the same low budget first film feel of and but has the style of also by writer director christopher nolan the score sound effects photography and editing are almost and the story shows that christopher nolan is best when writing and directing don't be put off by the low budget look and acting or even the short length of the film and just watch it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6986199021339417 Review: saw this at the hong kong international film festival over three years ago i went in with no expectations since christopher nolan was a no name at the time but it sounded interesting and turned out to be one of the best things i saw at that festival it worked well on the big screen with the technique of cutting the scenes out of sequence adding to the mood mr nolan gave a good account of its making at the end enough to put anybody off starting out as a film maker i liked it better than memento although this was perhaps due to the lower expectations and the fact that it was more of an art house movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9403318166732788 Review: i'm amazed that memento which is an excellent flick is so well regarded in the top 250 and this one doesn't even appear what the hell is that to be honest when this movie ended my knee jerk reaction was that this movie is better than memento after the of the fabulous ending wore off i concluded that they are equal in their excellence i am just confused about why its not in the top 50 along with memento i'm going to venture a guess that sadly it's because it's in black and white or because again sadly that the characters all have british accents sadly because that is no reason to not appreciate a great movie like this br br i'm telling you that if you loved memento you will love following as well brilliant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525171518325806 Review: following is an intriguing thriller that requires constant awareness to be completely understood the plot has many twists and uses displaced chronology the event sequence following following if you are willing to pay attention it is an exciting movie full of noir with the running time at 70 minutes there is a lot to take in but the fast pace helps to keep the viewer enthralled br br bill is a lonely fellow who takes up people and seeing where they go what they do he is a bit too conspicuous however and eventually gets caught by a well dressed clean cut bloke named cobb cobb bill in a world the poor boy is not prepared to live in cobb is a smart rogue who seems to have complete control over the other characters by the end of the film the disjointed story is explained thoroughly the film is an excellent first effort from the talented nolan who would go on to make memento one of the most original movies of our time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527633786201477 Review: this is an excellent film but nolan's other big budget film is much better i would recommend people go to see and then if they like that see this film the film is shot in black and white which i was a bit annoyed with at first but once into the film you understand black and white is the best way for the film to be seen it is extremely gripping and reasonably easy to understand even though the way it is made is extremely clever elements of the storyline i think are a bit daft but the film is definitely worthy of a second viewing to the film has a clever plot clever twists and turns very good acting and bearing in mind the budget of the film i have to say that it is pretty amazing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838903546333313 Review: there are two things that i noticed in this film this is not a spoiler just a mistake in storytelling when cole takes bill to his first b e he finds the box as soon as cole finds it he says the box everyone's got a box a minute later just before he dumps the contents on the floor he says we're actually very fortunate you don't see these often br br observation 2 spoiler alert br br i had to watch the thing three times i couldn't figure a couple of things out then i watched the chronological version and saw that they were having flash backs from the latter to the previous during the time changes so at some points we were actually watching three different times in about 1 min of wall time br br that was a good thing because i don't know how many more times i could watch it before returning it to netflix br br color me obsessive Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.34458744525909424 Review: an excellent debut movie for the the director of batman begins comes the following a movie about a man who follows other people for inspiration of characters in stories he writes one man he follows he decides to go further and the man turns out to be more than he bargained for br br using a cast of non actors and his uncle writing directing producing and otherwise completely making this movie entirely on his own with almost no budget and produced independently this movie is much more than you'd expect br br for anyone who likes memento and complex twists turns shocks and messing around with time this is definitely a movie for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605526328086853 Review: contains spoiler information watch this director's other film earth at some point it's a better film but this one isn't bad just different br br a rare feminist point of view from an indian filmmaker tradition rituals duty secrets and the portrayal of strict sex roles make this an engaging and culturally dynamic film viewing experience all of the married characters lack the fire of the marriage bed with their respective spouses one husband is and commits a form of spiritual adultery by giving all of his love honor time and respect to his religious guru his wife is lonely and yearns for intimacy and tenderness which she eventually finds with her lesbian sister in law who comes to live in their house with her unfaithful husband this unfaithful husband is openly in love with his chinese mistress but was forced into marriage with a to him lesbian they only have sex once when his closet lesbian wife loses her virginity br br a servant lives in the house and he eventually reveals the secret that the two women are lovers another significant character is the elderly who is unable to speak or care for herself due to a stroke however she uses a ringing bell to communicate her needs as well as her displeasure with the family members she lets them know through her bell or by pounding her fist that she knows what's going on in the house and how much she br br in the end the truth about everybody comes out and the two female lovers end up running away together but not before there is an emotional scene between the addicted husband and his formerly straight wife her catches on fire and at first we think she is going to die however we see the two women united in the very last scene of the movie br br the writer director of this film challenges her traditions but she shows us individual human beings who are trapped by their culture and gender we come to really care about the characters and we don't see them as stereotypes each on surprises us with their humanity vulgarity tenderness anger and spirit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968177318572998 Review: christopher nolan's first film is a 'no black and white film about a unemployed writer who begins following strangers which in turn leads to robbery and also violence it is very good br br like in his later film he doesn't present the story in a linear way instead it jumps around somewhat so you end up really sucked in trying to piece it all together and early apparently random shots take on significance as the film progresses this style also means the twists are much more effective br br definitely worth seeing if you get the chance especially if you like his later work and or film noir Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851468205451965 Review: brit director nolan now has a career in america and a reputation for making movies both popular and critically acclaimed but this small film was where he started and it certainly showcased his talent with its striking black and white cinematography and storytelling that his later albeit in a less extreme way thematically and the plot reminded me of david of but the film still feels fresh and sharp right up to the final twist of the ending whose flavour was expected but whose is unexpectedly delicious the acting on the other hand is not quite in the same class the film has a stylised quality and possibly to a greater extent than the director intended but it's still a fine debut simultaneously claustrophobic and beguiling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758115410804749 Review: great british director christopher nolan insomnia directs this odd film about a struggling writer obsessed with following people this proves harmless at first but soon turns dangerous after taking the game a step further after meeting a like minded man who shows him the ins and outs of breaking and entering the two men soon get in over their heads in a strange world involving the mafia and prostitution jeremy plays the writer and alex haw the like minded friend both are great performances this low budget movie was shot total guerrilla style with no for any locations and no big stars but has what a lot of huge budget films don't have which is a clever script and creative direction an impressive debut by one of todays best directors good stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9574652910232544 Review: if christopher nolan had made memento before following then all of the flaws in following would have been corrected in memento nolan constructed the switches in time perfectly we were able to tell when it was the past when it's current etc however nolan with it a little and it just doesn't work although he had a small budget and couldn't use color which is one way memento worked it was just too hard to distinguish between time on the dvd is a feature that allows you to play the scenes in chronological order i intended to write my review after watching it so hopefully it would make more sense but of course it wasn't working br br you can't blame nolan for not coming up with original ideas a young man bill jeremy is bored so he decides to follow random people on the street he finds one cobb alex haw that particularly interests him soon bill becomes friends with cobb and goes with him as he breaks into houses and robs them then a saucy young blond lucy russell enters and the movie becomes even weirder from there br br the ending of following is one of the most shocking endings i've seen sure fight club had an amazing ending but the way that ending played out was amazing i felt like someone had smacked me on the head and given me a nolan has a thing for making good endings well maybe not i could guess from a mile away and can really construct a great story following may not be the easiest to follow or look at but it's such a finely crafted original story with a shocker ending that you'll probably want to watch all of its 70 minutes again br br my rating 7 10 br br rated r for language and some violence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497247338294983 Review: a good film considering the circumstances of its production features performances from no name actors that rival the top talent on the planet sadly none have a career br br also features the the god like ability of christopher nolan to write perfect dialogue dialogue is what carries this story which is about a man who likes to follow people for material for his books well shot very well edited even better written and amazingly well performed br br this movie has everything a great film needs except people who have seen it 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697377681732178 Review: this is definitely nolan's most and thought provoking piece not to say that memento or insomnia are bad but they were definitely up to more hollywood standards while following is more of an indie flick the story is very brilliant and very well developed overall watch this if your a fan of any of nolan's work i'm sure you'll be able to appreciate it more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721224308013916 Review: chris nolan's labyrinth like noir about voyeurism and identity is amazing from start to finish a first film is as complex as memento or the prestige though maybe a little harder to get a handle on still it smacks of originality and creative drive and has a twist as intellectually challenging as it is realistic pulp few film makers have made as good of use of their editors and attention to narrative that nolan has the story is about a bored writer who likes to follow random strangers down the street until he follows someone whose noticed him following others and has been following him in from there the complexity escalates and identities begin to more naturalistic and realist than nolan's later work but just as razor sharp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657514691352844 Review: following is a little known 1998 british film which was made with a budget of and has a running time of 70 minutes when watching it you'd never expect its director to go on to make it in hollywood and become one of the most acclaimed and celebrated directors of the 21st century – well everybody has to start somewhere i suppose br br the director of following as you probably already know is englishman christopher nolan who directly after following would go on to direct the critically acclaimed independent film memento a few years later he would be hired by warner bros to direct the new batman series which further brought him acclaim and so on and so forth my point is everybody has to start somewhere – even if it's not in the most astounding debut – and christopher nolan introduces himself to the world in 1998 with following br br when watching it i couldn't help but draw to another directorial debut avant garde auteur david lynch's eraserhead following is not a surrealist psychological horror film in that sense but the similarities are noticeable most notable it's shot in grainy black and white and has an atmosphere about it that makes it unique it's hard to describe in words but it loosely resembles the smoky atmosphere you'd find in the film noirs of old hence it can be said that following is a contemporary film noir or a neo noir overall it's an of that and a psychological thriller and the story is most appropriate to these two genres br br the main character is nameless and the movie's title stems from an early obsessive compulsive trait he possessed – randomly picking out people on the street and following them sometimes even for hours on end during one of these the main character becomes noticed by one of the people he is following and is confronted turns out that the is a man who is willing to befriend our narrator and he introduces himself his name is cobb and he's a petty who invites the narrator to follow him on his br br from there the main character becomes swept up in world and he becomes embroiled in crime passion and violence as he gets more and more intimate with cobb following is not so much a character study but instead a film which follows the tumultuous relationship between these two main characters and the devastating ramifications it has on our narrator nolan succeeds in making the film resemble a film noir and the respective atmosphere well br br as a thriller following is taut and atmospheric however as a film in general it's somewhat of a disappointment if not that then one could definitely call it underwhelming the entire film is shot in a non chronological and non linear fashion and it makes the story and film experience unique to some extent – this style has been done so many times now it's almost commonplace technique – and the story itself is unique to some extent br br however following is ultimately underwhelming for the entire film and is disappointingly the story calls for more – more action more suspense and more thrills – but it becomes too embroiled in its own storyline and instead focuses on creating an intricate story following does succeed in doing that but without any other elements it's a film noir that doesn't quite work out it's got a sense of emptiness which isn't enormous but still noticeable nonetheless furthermore the film's shocking revelation at the end – almost a mandatory convention in film noirs – is one that makes us feel cheated it's unpredictable and comes out of nowhere but in relation to the story it's disappointing as it essentially makes the preceding scenes and the entire film seem like an enormous waste of time br br but the positives far outweigh the negatives and in the end following turns out to be a flawed but satisfying film yes everybody has to start somewhere christopher nolan does it with following and he does it in a fine manner a quiet meek but fine manner it's not the most astounding movie and it isn't quite worthy of the accolades the director would go on to receive in the following decade but it's still a good film nonetheless when out following you find a well made taut and atmospheric thriller one which lacks noticeable nuance or innovative style but still manages to grip audiences nonetheless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968566358089447 Review: given christopher nolan's string of successful films it's a no brainer for me to want to check out his filmography watch his debut feature which is shot in black and white back in england running less than 70 minutes long done with little budget but containing all the that has made him a master filmmaker and storyteller br br though short the film is no less gripping with its meandering plot that will leave you guessing because the premise doesn't even scratch the surface of this tale which is pretty amazing considering the depth in the structure and characterization as told we follow a writer wannabe called bill jeremy who starts a obsession with following random people he fancies on the streets in a voyeuristic manner which at first could be conceived as research before he starts to make up his own rules and break them br br he meets up with charismatic cobb alex haw who turns out to be a robber with peculiar sensibilities and and soon finds himself hooked with hanging out with him as they go about breaking and entering and about their victim's as does the pursuit of a femme fatale blond lucy russell a moll who rejects his every advance br br told in a non linear fashion which comes with scenes that don't quite add up in the beginning this sets the film up for multiple viewings as you study just how nolan sustains that suspense and intrigue with you as the audience expecting and wanting more which gets duly delivered there are enough twists here which spins the film into a dizzying crescendo where loose ends begin to come together and the brilliance of the stellar story start to shine through br br it's also amazing how as a first feature shot on the cheap that something that clever and sophisticated can be conceived from his own experience in being with nolan involved in every stage of production from writing to shooting producing and directing having worked on the project for a year since shoots can only happen on i guess here's an example of a successful filmmaker's humble roots which should serve as inspiration and spur new filmmakers out there now i'll patiently wait for christopher nolan's due out later this year whose trailer is already such a tease Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7959475517272949 Review: an man known as bill lives in a small dreary flat with a poster of marilyn monroe on the wall and his for company only the man can't think of anything to write he wanders around the streets following people just to see where they go maybe this will give him some inspiration to write he begins to follow a well dressed man holding a bag he follows him for a few days while in a cafe the well dressed man sits down at a table on the opposite side of bill and why bill is following him the well dressed man says his name is cobb cobb then surprisingly informs bill that he is a and even starts to take bill with him into houses to steal things although cobb insists he doesn't go into other people's homes to just steal he says he likes to let people know he has been there and interrupted the things they take for granted he puts from another into a man's trousers for example br br the film is told in flashbacks at times too the director used this technique in greater abundance in his recent feature memento bill eventually decides to cut his hair and dress in a suit on the advice of cobb he meets a blonde lady in a club who used to date the owner a bald man who is very dangerous she says we see a scene where a hammer is used by the bald man's hence men on a man's fingers in the blonde lady's flat these are some of the many pieces of the puzzle that the director shows us and they will all fit into place when we arrive at the surprising conclusion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497819542884827 Review: previous reviewer claudio gave a much better recap of the film's plot details than i could what i recall mostly is that it was just so beautiful in every sense emotionally visually just gorgeous br br if you like movies that are wonderful to look at and also have emotional content to which that beauty is relevant i think you will be glad to have seen this extraordinary and unusual work of art br br on a scale of 1 to 10 i'd give it about an 8 75 the only reason i shy away from 9 is that it is a mood piece if you are in the mood for a really artistic very romantic film then it's a 10 i definitely think it's a must see but none of us can be in that mood all the time so overall 8 75 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983364999294281 Review: it is an interesting exercise to witness the early works of great artists sometimes even without the 20 20 vision that hindsight offers you can see the and wheels that make these people what they are following is one such look into the past of christopher nolan one of the great time story teller of today br br christopher nolan's style of film making puts a great deal of emphasis on the delivery of the story although people might complain it relies too much on the back and forth shifting of time i still find it fascinating to see how he uses that one technique differently each time memento was probably the most convoluted piece of story telling i have ever seen discount the hardened who say it is an old piece of meat wrapped in fancy dressing memento shows how even the simplest of stories can be turned into a mind bender the prestige which was considerably stripped down in comparison still showed creativity in how its three stories were interwoven even in a jaded enterprise like the batman series did christopher nolan some of his outstanding yarn weaving tricks breathing new life into the dark knight br br following is an intense tale of intrigue and mystery where we see a writer who becomes a reluctant voyeur who becomes an accomplice to a variety of petty crimes and finally sees an end no one could have expected having never heard of following before i had no idea what i was to expect at every point the film kept me guessing as to where it was leading me since the mystery angle was clear i was constantly trying to figure out what was going to happen next and that is where i think the film succeeds so well the film has many elements that led me off on many wild goose chases br br the film is entirely in black and white and told in multiple both of which are considered gimmicky these days following does all of this in the least formulaic or contrived way possible there doesn't seem to be a reason why the story is told in the way it is but you don't feel like you are being taken for a ride the lack of pretension or self aware arrogance is what makes this style of story telling work highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9180065393447876 Review: christopher nolan's directorial debut is a memorable one the film was very well received and help land for making and quite rightfully so br br following is an exquisite example of how films should be made no fancy effects or blood dripping gore just brilliant writing and good acting nolan manages to captivate us once again with his writing the actors all unknowns to me and i suppose most people did a good job bringing the characters to live they were all believable and that's all they need to be the film is confusing because it plays with chronology a lot but it's very rewarding in the end the film's a little short to be a full length feature but any additional length would've ruined the style of the movie and the brilliance of the writing would've been diminished though short the film has every aspect that makes a film attractive imo an intriguing beginning an exciting middle and a surprising end br br i dare say following is almost as good as memento his best film by far the chronology is equally masterful used in both films the amazing plot twists are present and the acting is very good br br this film was made with a mere but the quality is much higher than most almost all million dollar box office hits the use of b w may be a hard pill to swallow for the big audience following is primarily nolan showing off his skills to the studio bosses and what skills they are rarely have i enjoyed writing so much as in even pi doesn't even come close imo though it's also very good br br this is a film surely not to be missed by any self respecting movie lover if you liked memento is definitely for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532687664031982 Review: even with only 6 000 bucks and a cast of part time actors christopher nolan was a master nolan is in my opinion the next great and our first taste of nolan doesn't contradict that br br none of the problems that constantly and discredit the low budget independent picture haunt nolan and crew our actors are inexperienced and young but they deliver and engage us in this story in all honesty i think following is nolan's best screenplay because it is the one he had the most control over it's a beautifully imagined film it takes us into a world where we don't feel limited by the constraints of budget the dialogue and atmosphere is bold and intelligent br br nolan's trademark method of telling the story out of continuity is applied for the first time here and here it is done in a way that throws the story full out at you with memento and the prestige you have to think a bit to truly get a complete grasp on the genius but nolan doesn't try to confuse people with his prototype film we can distinguish time by the appearance of our protagonist this method of telling a story is both creative and engaging i am glad that nolan has had so much success with it because his films become more than what they could be with this method the pay offs in the prestige and memento would not have been thrilling at all if the movie was told in a conventional format this idea has been done with moderate success before but nolan has truly made it his own br br the script here is nolan's finest i had some doubts about his writing abilities i all ways imagined that his brother jonathon was the writing talent but he proves me wrong with following it is a thought provoking story which makes interesting observations of people and how they function about and how it can lead you to discover what makes people tick actually sounds plausible br br my only real complaint is the camera work gets shaky at times but it doesn't take away anything from the story or the acting br br following is the first film of the man who will 21st century film making at it's finest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9445003271102905 Review: christopher nolan had his goals set on following in a very narrow direction and in that direction he pulled off something that reminded me of the kind of great little movies the likes of directed back in the 40s only this time he's able to touches of homage things like black and white photography a given due to the shoe string budget but also essential to the dark these characters inhabit and casting of the actors the john doe lead the slick male counterpart and the beautiful in a gritty way femme fatale while keeping it in the realm of the 90s underground indie where for several thousand dollars and specific choices in locations and music and such anything could be possible that and as well in the film noir mood nolan also puts together a cunning web of a plot maybe even more so than memento where the latter was a work of a psychology unfolding by way of a plot by looking to the past inch by inch here the non linear structure serves the purpose of showing how far someone like bill can go through as dark a path as cobb only in an environment where keeping on your toes is not for someone who's not really twisted and into the deeper mind games cobb is br br of course the whole act of following someone becomes the main thrust of the story and going into it i wasn't even sure where it would lead if it might be some kind of stream of consciousness ala slacker where nolan would lead his character along to one urban british person to another but the establishment of the ties of bill to cobb are done in a quick and excellent way as we see right when cobb approaches bill at the café to ask what he's doing following him tells almost all we need to know about both that and the first robbery he brings him along for what seems to soon be a good score on the horizon is really all one big set up by cobb and his lady just called 'the maybe a too obvious homage to noir but why but this is revealed in a way that actually truly had me guessing as the manipulation of the narrative worked all the more to arouse questions not so much of why but of how the is brought out all the greater due to the actors understanding of their essential points as characters with alex haw being brilliant as a true sociopath who can barely mask his ideas about what it is to really take pleasure in a and with that demeanor of someone who can never be as smart as he is in what he really does but is more intelligent in that naive way that stands no chance in the dank environment such as this russell almost makes it too easy even with a face that would send ana savage shaking her head br br meanwhile nolan is also on the ball with his style as a cameraman keeping nothing in that doesn't add to ambiance and suspense with the fade in fade outs not too quick to leave a lasting impression but enough to add to the 'this could lead logic of the script he follows it in hand held form as if he knows where his limitations lie and yet is fantastic at keeping the close ups when need be one i loved is russell's face in a small mirror and a fairly simple techno track that never detracts sometimes as mentioned the line between seeing something in day' and seeing something that is as everlasting as a solid pulp story of low level criminals with mind games and moral ambiguity is always never totally clear which for me is practically irresistible in its dark way simply put this is one of the great calling cards i've seen from a filmmaker in recent years and should hopefully be something that future fans of nolan's other work can look forward to to discovering or even to those who think that noir has gone to the rapid editing and big gun firing dogs of the mainstream even in independent films it's a bright little 71 minutes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8995782136917114 Review: bill jeremy is an inspiring writer who hasn't gotten anything published as of yet bill also has an odd and strange habit he likes to follow people br br bill picks out some stranger in the streets diner or on the subway metro and follows them as if he were their shadow maybe bill does this to help him in inspiring himself to write the great novel that he's been dreaming about or get an article of his get printed in a major magazine maybe it's because it fills bill's lonely life with a purpose and even makes the person of his curiosity a face in the crowd with meaning and substance by his paying attention to him or her or maybe it gives bill someone to look after and care about and be responsible for besides himself bill has a simple rule that he follows religiously when he follows someone after you follow him or her to their home or place of work you stop br br one day bill follows cobb alex haw home and instead of following his rule of stopping he still keeps following cobb bill will soon realize how right he was with that rule he set for himself in following people and at the same time how wrong he was by breaking it br br amazingly good low budget movie made by christopher in 1998 before he hit it big in hollywood with his ground breaking and original motion picture classic some two years later that has already become a major cult movie br br following is actually a much better movie then because it's a conventional and easy to follow story compared to which was at first confusing and then when you realize what the movie is telling you in it's backward storyline very complicated whats makes following so much better is just by it being simple but at the same time in it's affect on those who watch it the movie is far more direct as well as devastating and you don't have to see it over and over to get just what it was trying to tell them like did following is a story within a story within a story with one of the most surprising as well as simply manipulated ending if you watch the movie again and notice the clues that you'll ever see br br made with an unbelievably small budget of 6 000 00 thats less then what most hollywood movies budgets out for coffee breaks with a no name cast in black and white and just over one hour 71 minutes long hollywood as well as the motion picture industry outside of hollywood can learn a lot from chris in how someone with nothing more then talent and imagination can achieve what millions of dollars in most cases can't make an intelligent and at the same time penetrating film with next to nothing in money and no big name stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6496366858482361 Review: just watched this on dvd three times once the 'normal' way once with the scenes in consecutive order in this doozy of a film noir the beginning middle and end of the story intertwine and once with the director's commentary running quite amazing a bare bones tale told with more flair energy and substance than most big budget overblown features being released today br br i think this is an even more accomplished film than the subsequent memento which turned me on to nolan in the first place can't wait to see what he does with a bigger budget and bigger box office stars in his next film insomnia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651095867156982 Review: great film no gratuitous gimmicks like in most hollywood films everything supported the suspense of the plot b w gave it a basic no feel also in short it was visceral in its simplicity of cinematography and cast br br following serves as an interesting contrast to memento characters in both used manipulation and extensively in that sense both reminded me somewhat of in the company of men also highly recommendable one difference between nolan's two films is that memento was a little easier for me to follow given that the b w scenes progress in a constant chronological direction and so do those in color i don't think that was true of following where scenes seemed to be shown at random if you have the choice between vcr and dvd i'd highly recommend dvd since that gives you the option of watching the movie a second time in chronological order not just in the albeit order presented by nolan it also makes it easier upon a second viewing to piece the order together for yourself if you want to br br as another viewer noted one of the best things about both this movie and memento is that none of the cast were famous they were characters not big name actors who brought in personas developed in other movies br br given certain similarities in the plots i wonder if memento is sort of a remake of following but intended to reach a bigger audience like edward burns made she's the one in the mold of and with largely the same cast as the brothers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8046349883079529 Review: i just finished watching following and i thought it was great i rated it 8 out of 10 i plan on watching it again with the director's commentary and then again in chronological order br br i rented this movie because of my fascination of christopher nolan's more recent movie memento following has some similarities this movie was probably the for memento even the music in some parts is very similar br br shooting the movie in black and white gives it a mysterious feel the story and dialogue is really good the performance of the actors is believable br br christopher nolan made this movie on a really low budget i look forward to his next release insomnia a big budget movie with my favourite actor al pacino Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634431600570679 Review: the debut that plucked from obscurity one of the brighter stars of contemporary noir is an assured if limited stab at the con game and obsession filmed for zero money nolan couldn't have chosen a better subject than the drab and of london to his trade given the lack of funds this short 67 min is at its best in playing with the audience's and protagonist's expectations about who is whom though the initial set up does ring some alarm bells in the credibility dept the muddy cinematography he often used natural lighting due to budget can be mostly up to noir though the limitations do show at times br br one can easily see nolan's style developing in this effort many of the same themes of blurred identity and expectation smashing in memento and insomnia not a masterpiece but good and certainly worth a look for modern noir and nolan fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9439330101013184 Review: christopher nolan's first directorial effort a year before he did memento and this is almost as brilliant as that classic he uses time in a similar manner to tell his story and it's a very clever one br br bill is this young writer who begins following complete strangers around just to see where they live and what they're all about one day he follows this man cobb who turns the tables and confronts bill who breaks down and confesses what he's up to br br cobb is a and he takes bill along on a few jobs to teach him the ropes both men are of a sort and a bond begins to grow between the two of them br br but there's an ulterior motive for cobb this relationship and it all ties in very smartly at the end no i won't spoil it but this is a very cool movie and i'm beginning to think christopher nolan is a genius br br if you like suspense films with surprise endings this one is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9872738122940063 Review: it's worth up on the hindu pantheon before watching this film three main female wise sita and kali the as well as three main male grave rama playful krishna and the are all alluded to knowing the folklore as surely every indian member of an audience does lends a richness to the telling of the present day story in fact one is enacted first on stage as part of a lesson in spirituality and then in the movie's real life fire speaks out against the misogyny and homophobia in the society to which its producers are native and it does so with a beauty that weaves the message into multiple levels of the viewer's awareness making it a deeply satisfying presentation this is the finest film i've seen in the past ten years very highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995612382888794 Review: christopher nolan's first feature film critics who saw it when it first came out shot on a micro budget of 6 000 this is a student film with real class the film is shot in black and white and features people who you assume are friends of nolan's appearing in the movie this is not to say they are bad actors because they are quite good you could see jeremy and alex haw appearing in other projects but unfortunately they haven't since this was made 6 years ago br br nolan's thriller much like memento does not play chronologically it shifts the scenes around much like pulp fiction the writing is fantastic it is a great twisting thriller but because the order of the film is shifted around it makes it even more interesting i thought the last ten minutes in particular when everything starts to become clear were excellent br br for a film of such a small budget and with no recognizable names at all this is so good it is superior to most that hollywood studios offer and nolan after three films this the superior memento and the not quite as good but still excellent insomnia has himself as the most exciting new talent of recent times i can't wait for batman br br this film is short and sweet and certainly a great watch it is very professional and the twists are fantastic and completely surprising i also thought that the score from david was also excellent very atmospheric and had a chilly quality to it he has gone on to compose nolan's other films br br overall i would recommend this i intend to get all of nolan's films this is a low budget gem br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795514345169067 Review: you were on your way up and you on a skirt says to jim leonard that sums up the plot of this story of up and coming leonard a young humphrey bogart when his dream gets by the bombshell heiress carol played by dorothy leonard has been working on a new and improved motor but now his love life and motor company both have their ups and downs in this 68 minute bogart hadn't developed the quiet brooding style yet good performances by most of the supporting characters her butler his co workers a sister along the way some adult themes since it was done just before they really enforced the film code but it's still tame compared to what is on tv today directed by thornton a year before directed the incredible flying down to rio Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673042893409729 Review: humphrey bogart in his first starring role looks very young acts well but has a pronounced only hinted at later in his career still he's very good and very appealing as the idealistic young inventor of a new airplane motor br br dorothy is the real star here playing a once rich woman who's torn between her real love for bogart he's broke too and the comfort and security of marrying an older man hale hamilton br br along for the ride are astrid as sister bradley page as her would be producer barbara leonard as the jack kennedy as and as the faithful and wise butler br br both had been a star in silent films and bogart were trying to gain a in talkies in 1932 bogart was a slow rising actor from the broadway stage was slipping and would soon appear in row production like picture brides yet they are both very good here wasn't even 30 when she appeared in this film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6724050641059875 Review: i saw this episode of masterpiece theatre and immediately came to imdb to look it up i was greeted by a comment from another user who believed that it was nothing special a 6 out of 10 and underwhelming i would feel morally if i didn't disagree br br now i am an avid fan of masterpiece theatre but oftentimes the stories can be a bit silly on television for example he knew he was right was absolutely horrendous war however is probably the best i've seen so far the entire cast does an excellent job and it held my interest more than any other piece i've seen recently the character mr evans is of particular interest and through subtle images of for example an untouched birthday cake or a ring my opinion of him went from bad to truly good truly his ultimate demise and the story of how everyone around him left him a cold hard man is what brought out the bittersweet in this story for me br br the end is gratifying in every sense but one that everyone did not get what they deserved but overall things worked out i absolutely recommend this to everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9226428866386414 Review: a delightful story about two has been turned into a nice little film by the bbc most children who like a good story will enjoy this the characters are played really well by a very good cast not sure whether our american friends will appreciate it but they do get a mention as lou runs off with a gorgeous american soldier Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674730896949768 Review: having seen other bollywood flicks with salman khan in them i can say this is my favorite of the more recent ones the songs are all quite fun especially priya o which seems to have a nice mix of beatles indian music and dare i say this a bit of prince the love stories are a bit more believable than say mere the occasional focus on use of alcohol is at times troubling as it doesn't really seem to make sense to me but it's played well by khan although his voice does become squeaky when he's portraying Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904075562953949 Review: na ho is a great family movie salman khan is looking handsome and great than ever there's even a scene where he takes off his shirt what a surprise rani is great too had very few lines to say but i'm glad she has been acknowledged for her role because she definitely has potential br br it's about prem salman khan and he is a wedding singer he is about to marry raveena but gets stood up prem goes to house and asks her why he was ditched and it's because her brother is ill and she needs to marry an rahul kumar to get the money to get him treated prem moves on and in comes priya rani prem falls in br br love with priya but it's a shame she's about to get married to an who could this be priya falls in love with prem too while rahul is there with her prem gives priya an insulting comment one day and she goes off and sets off to for the wedding with rahul will prem stop her watch to find out br br the film was very funny the songs were great especially the song o priya o priya it's a shame the film flopped in india and i don't know why every film in india is going flop nowadays this film deserved to be a hit the only problem i found with the film is that they had an obsession about they think all are rich the film deserves a 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419915676116943 Review: this movie was made only 48 years after the end of the civil war most likely in anticipation of the anniversary of the end of the war in the film there are of battles and the people of the era that look rather impressive and realistic it also provides a different and more balanced view than just its contemporary birth of a nation a patently absurd and racist film because of this this short film would be excellent for use in the classroom to discuss the war and tell the story of a very young man that runs away to enlist as a drummer the boy makes good and is a hero though the film ends rather a definite convention of the day not a great film but a decent plot decent acting and little of the over the top acting you often saw in other films of the day br br one annoying aspect of this film was the too frequent use of title cards to describe or set the stage for stuff that was really obvious it got annoying from time to time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7939400672912598 Review: i really liked this movie one thing i have noticed is that korean tv are way better as far as giving you the whole story i watch movies when i do not have the time or feel like going through 16 30 episodes movies are seem to be rushed and if you do not watch carefully you may miss something br br i do feel this one was rushed and i had to rewind a few parts to try and find what i missed especially towards at the end if you like nice love stories i still think this is cute and if yo have the extra time i still think this is worth watching br br it is always nice to go back follow the actors in different movies as we do not get to follow them from when they begin as we do the actors producers and directors in our own countries Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9438625574111938 Review: i was geared up to not like this movie and the first 10 minutes or so did nothing to my fears it starts off with 2 high school gangs off against each other with bad kung fu a scenario found in countless other korean films ho hum add the fact that the story was written by the same guy who wrote he was cool which was barely passable and well i thought i was in for a nondescript 2 hours br br but don't give up so quickly a romance of their own was directed by tae kim who also did volcano high which i thought was loads of fun anyway romance of their own soon takes a turn much for the better a high school girl just having moved to finds herself in the middle of attention from two prospective suitors each guy has his own merit and it is not clear which one if either would be the right pick br br what follows is not your usual teen love triangle the emotions are complex and while you may not agree with certain choices or actions as the film develops you can certainly understand why the characters make them br br the movie asks questions of the characters and the audience who does one choose at what point is one obligated to even make a choice and is it unfair to one if it seems he is being strung along after you or your heart has made a choice how do you react and how should you react when new information comes up that sheds new light on the situation there is one scene near the end that is very subtle but perfectly captures what i think would be a real life reaction instead of over the top movie reaction the subtlety is in a character in the background of the scene recent events and revelations have left him confused and emotionally overwhelmed basically he doesn't know what to make of things instead of having him act out something or look all mouthed he just stares off at some fixed point unable to react or say anything at all it's like someone just pulled the plug on him his reaction rang true to me and i appreciated the scene br br like most korean films there is a mix of action bravado slapstick and melodrama korean films often take abrupt turns see sex is zero for a great example which can be quite a shock for the uninitiated go ahead and yourself with this one like it love it or hate it i think most viewers will be able to relate to and appreciate the characters' actions and reactions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807121753692627 Review: this intelligent moving and beautiful film is a study in the ways people react to tradition reminds me of william novels br br the characters all feel trapped by the weight of the roles they are expected to assume and seek for a way to live within those roles rather than throw them off altogether but as the story develops the two wives trapped in loveless marriages draw together drawing on the strength of their friendship and love they give each other the courage to abandon their roles br br they have found that living within their traditions is no life at all it is a sort of living death without passion without true connection to others without fulfillment although they know there will be a price to be paid for their rebellion and freedom it is a price much less dear than the sacrifice called for by a comfortable predictable existence br br the screenplay is wonderful the acting marvelous near perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566504955291748 Review: i was pleasantly surprised to find this movie showing as a sneak preview in my local theater br br we have all seen this plot line before top gun gi jane an officer and a gentleman but a good script still works this story is basically about the training of a coast guard rescue team with a couple of side story lines kevin costner plays a highly successful rescue team leader ben randall who is forced into heading the training team after a tough mission the movie takes us through the of the training process and the personal stories of both the costner character and that of jake fischer played by ashton kutcher i am happy to say that ashton is great in this part br br there are no great surprises in this movie and you will probably realize what is coming long before it arrives however the use of humor the exploration of the toughness of the training and the fun of watching ben randall do his own thing as a trainer kept me riveted and thoroughly entertained i really enjoy watching a movie that makes the entire audience laugh out loud gasp here and there and clap at the end as a tribute to the movie br br we all had a good time despite a couple of tough moments in the movie and i think you will too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9604167938232422 Review: let's face it br br this movie is incredibly cliché as korean romance dramas and movies go first of all there's a pair of long lost siblings one of which falls in love with the other second there's a not so popular girl and two gorgeous popular guys who fall for and fight over her third one of the characters suffers from a tragic disease which eventually takes his life br br still i like this movie br br without the right actors this movie would probably have disappointed fans of the novel but because the actors fit the roles perfectly the movie is engrossing i honestly couldn't stop watching kang dong won despite his pretty face gives an awesome performance not to mention lee ah and jo han sun plus all the supporting actors br br i'd definitely recommend this movie to everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.960923969745636 Review: i watched this because a friend told me it was damn good and i watched a video on it so i was really into watching it i watched it and damn the fighting scenes are really good if the guys can't fight like that in real life they sure fooled me there isn't as much fighting as i would like i have to say but the fights that are in the movie are pretty spectacular they don't show much but you can tell it's violent and cool but there's also the plot that goes around a love triangle between the main characters though it's a bit twisted tae sung is a carefree guy who seems to love getting into trouble as well as fights he's the leader of his school and is the rival of won who's the leader of his own school a bit of a playboy hot headed and a rich boy then there's han a girl with not a lot going for her her father just passed away and she moved back with her mother the guy she liked is dating her old friend and then she meets won who goes to her school and tae sung who calls her older sister eventually she discovers tae sung is her brother fruit of one of her father's affair and he loves her despite of their blood relation meanwhile won falls for her and takes her as his boyfriend but she is torn between her boyfriend and her little brother who confesses her love to her overall it's a wonderful movie but if i was really depressed after the end and i just couldn't help but think damn are all korean movie i watch about fighting death depressing stuff incest 'cause that sure was the case with old boy and temptation of wolves it's a very good movie but people have to be ready to cry at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428024888038635 Review: it's nice to see a romantic comedy that does not have the prissy man lead this has solid acting from both male leads and also from the female lead and although the story is a little long and a little cliché you cant help but like it br br i think the story was a little rushed at the end but that would have made the story even longer superior to other romantic comedies such as 100 days with mr arrogant and possibly tied with my friend br br it would make an interesting introduction to korean cinema not as great as my sassy girl but still good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797655940055847 Review: glorifying not world war ii br br we've had quite a few documentary series about world war ii on the regular television programming without looking up any information in some or film book it seems that this old memory can most names entirely on it's own br br there was crusade in europe which was the title of the war memoirs of one general of the army and later the president of the united states of america dwight d it told the story of the conflict in europe as viewed by the supreme allied commander br br then there was a crusade in the pacific subject matter self explanatory which i don't remember much about newspaper man author jim bishop was the host of br br and there was the excellent winston churchill the valiant years the series was a co production of the british broadcasting corporation and the american broadcasting company it first aired in 1960 season here in the states and boasts of having richard burton's speaking the words of sir winston br br it is the 1952 nbc television production of our subject matter today this victory at sea that wins the cigar hands down br br to begin with this had to have taken the production several years of carefully and literally through thousands of hours of film the movie footage referred to here was the official filmed record taken by members of the armed forces of the united states independent newsreel film motion picture record of our other allied partner nations as well as captured axis pictures from nazi germany fascist italy and imperial japan br br once that was accomplished the various film had to be cut and edited into a series of 1 2 hour installments this was done with great skill being that there were so many scene changes whether done abruptly or as a the look of ever episode appears as smooth as if it had been a single motion picture project br br the writing of the spoken word to accompany this finest of real life film was no less amazing and unique the highly polished and meaningful wastes not a word and at times even the description of action rather than exaggerating it the narration goes to mr ralph graves who was a talented actor of stage film radio and television he certainly gained a measure of immortality by way of his golden toned voicing of the written episode descriptions br br lastly victory at sea enjoys the luxury of having an original score both opening theme and incidental music penned by richard rodgers of broadway fame rodgers hart rodgers his compositions are intricate full variable and even classic in the true sense br br the classical arrangement was played by the nbc orchestra under the direction of robert russell bennett and as a soundtrack record cassette tape compact disk it has been continually available and in demand ever since its first release 55 years ago and really small wonder for it is this musical score that is so mesmerizing to the viewer listener it truly puts the on this cake br br sir winston churchill the valiant years also had a beautiful and highly memorable original score this also was composed by mr rodgers br br we had in additional ace in the hole in our house in the person of our father the late j ryan 1914 74 dad had been in the u s navy during the war being in 1943 our pop was always on hand to explain and further any of the situations that were depicted in the series br br he and our mother the now 90 year old ryan already had my older sister joanne 1942 90 as a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9486186504364014 Review: i just found the entire 3 dvd set at wal mart in the bargain bin for 5 50 so i thought i would take another look total of 13 hours to watch it all 26 episodes i was born in 1948 and saw most of them on tv in the sixties many independent stations repeated them for many years br br better than i expected actually time has been kind to the obvious sincerity of it's creators and to the obvious gratitude and respect they give to all the allied fighting men and women more abstract and arty than a straight forward documentary but very truthful in it's depiction of the causes and final results of wwii that war was greatly dependent on sea transportation and the final victory was dependent on who achieved the final mastery of the world's oceans the allies were the ones who were able to do it br br interesting too to see how they try to strike a balance between big events and the individual soldiers and sailors that made them happen the score is impressive if a bit too much by today's standards i read somewhere that robert russell bennett contributed just as much as richard rodgers to final score i imagine that rodgers provided all the major themes and it was up to bennett to fit them to the images great job br br should be seen by every ruler or potential ruler a warning to that wars are eventually won by ideals determination and the supplies to back them up their quality and delivery will determine the eventual the allies and surpassed the material quality of the axis attacked their very source in the process and their eventual defeat br br sorry to see that the producer henry lived a very short life imdb's facts were rather skimpy i have to find out more about him he did a few more outstanding documentaries before his early death might have more to say at a later time br br trivia i had all 3 records made of the background music pretty good overall unfortunately the producers decided to add sound effects to the last one immediately to just novelty status rather than for serious music listening too bad too because it contained some interesting but more minor themes in the series silly stuff like 16 inch guns firing being fired planes just for kids mainly br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1963883340358734 Review: i spotted this film in a branch of the reed in new york on holiday and it seemed like a bit of silly fun and sure enough the whole premise is ridiculous beyond words but it turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable action film for kids and their parents too br br 10 year old ricky bernard jordan garrett has his head in the clouds most of the time much to his father's larry miller dismay as a member of his school orchestra ricky and fly to a concert performance and once again mind and suspects some criminal plot is happening br br reluctantly aided by best friend who is a fan of hot sauce what a strange plot device that was and others they try to get to solve the mystery oh yes and skills 1 000 hours of flight experience prove to be handy when he is called on to save the day in the film's thrilling climax it was good to see eric roberts and mark play parts in a family film and watching the dvd interviews everyone seems to have had great fun taking part br br i totally liked junior pilot charming and good natured performances funny plot line and a real sense of enjoyment and sheer silliness br br if you are looking for an entertaining family film you could do far worse than buy this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9201942086219788 Review: definitely worth renting good clean family entertainment my 4 and 5 year olds and i loved it kept them on the edge of their seats i recommend parents sit with their younger children to watch this as it can be quite suspenseful for them it's not too often you can find movies that you can watch with your children and so this is a rare find some of the acting realism isn't quite there at times or maybe is a little corny but children don't seem to notice or care they love it parts are predictable but other parts are not like trying to figure out who the good guys are and who the bad guys are the movie doesn't have any really scary creepy stuff and so i doubt it will give children nightmares it does inspire children to dream which is something we need to encourage and foster more in our children rent and be blessed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7713110446929932 Review: this was a great movie it had one so nice outburst plus there were some very intense drama scenes which might make it inappropriate for younger viewers under 6 br br for a under the radar film the acting was quite enjoyable and touched down in our family room for a near perfect landing it held the attention of our whole family and we were kind of sorry to see it end br br this movie had elements of spy kids with young people saving the day but was given a somewhat more believable scenario the dream scenes were a distraction at first but did a great deal to establish the plot the pranks and hi were also quite amusing br br we hope you like as much as we did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.946294903755188 Review: this film is titled junior pilot here on imdb but final approach at netflix go figure the movie is a delight for both the target youth audience and for adults who can suspend their maturity long enough to watch this film through the eyes of their own youth for the adult the story is quite predictable and perhaps trite and melodramatic whereas the tale may seem new and creative to youngsters who have not yet seen or read many films or books with such a story line br br in any case credit must be given to the film's creators particularly the director james and the cinematographer denis for making this most entertaining and visually interesting film the cut to the young protagonist fantasy thoughts are hilarious as well as delightfully filmed br br the young actors give uniformly believable performances seemingly quite invested in their roles silly as many scenes are jordan garrett plays the protagonist ricky with quite well having excellent camera presence jeffrey creates a delightfully soft and sensitive who of all ridiculous things on hot sauce samuels and adam give solid performances as well br br as is typical of his always fine acting larry miller creates a solid parental figure around which the children's part real part fantasy world revolves compared to his father figure the other major adult roles appear to be shallow and one dimensional intentionally and quite humorously so to be sure br br this movie is a simplistic youth targeted story of course yet it is quite entertaining perhaps repeatedly so to the targeted youth crowd but also for at least one viewing by adults who retain the ability to view such a film from their once youthful perspective Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611043334007263 Review: i've just watched this with my three children boy boy and girl and this film was good old fashioned family action adventure although definitely aimed at the kid market i'd say 5 to 13 it was certainly watchable and as a parent it is a pleasure to find a movie that appeals to a broad range of ages whilst still being suitable for the whole family to watch particularly younger children br br the story revolves around ricky a bit of a nerd with a vivid imagination this can definitely be seen in his sequences who a kidnapping and major art theft while on on board a flight to washington for a school trip dad is an airplane mechanic so ricky not only knows the structure of the aircraft inside out but is also a top gun on his computer flight this comes in handy when the pilot and co pilot are out cold through a series of misadventures and there is no one left to fly the plane i don't want to give away any more of the plot Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.693722665309906 Review: the thing which makes fire even more appealing to watch apart from its magical artistry is its touch of and rebellion to my mind the very character played by shabana azmi is a symbol of the indian feminine protest against the indian society the name of the movie and the scene when radha walks through flames in her kitchen are of hindu lord wife walking through fire for the proof of her as per the same narrative which appears in the film too the film could be a great inspiration for women particularly those in the to search for their liberties and to attain control of their lives Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8625394105911255 Review: i never heard of mishima before i watched this film and although parts of it are a little tedious i still find myself drawn to watch it when it is repeated on the box at the beginning of the film we are told about a celebrated japanese writer behaves like a lunatic and commits in public as the film progresses you are gently into twisted logic of mind the stages of his life are are presented in four chapters each chapter itself is a blend of two contrasting narratives the first continues the story with scenes from life and appear in black and white the second narrative is an adaptation of scenes from a novel and these are staged like a play and filmed in vivid colours there is a different novel staged in each chapter between each chapter the narrative returns to the present as mishima proceeds towards his eventual ritual suicide this means that the drama and tension is maintained until the end br br i suspect that many people will find this film to be boring pretentious and art house i respect that this is not a film for people who want action and a strong story line if on the other hand you are the kind of person who the opportunity to penetrate the mind a bizarre man while watching his life story told in collage of beautiful pictures set to music by philip glass you will love it i loved it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798870086669922 Review: i saw this originally on channel 4 uk and it was a fantastic film that left a great impression on me however i saw it on irish tv recently and there was an added narration by roy scheider we're going to need a bigger boat this ruined the film for me his droning monologue adds absolutely nothing to the film and if anything takes from the films brilliance i wonder at the new dvd version that has no roy due to legal reasons would stop people from buying it well believe me the film is much better for it br br cheers br br damian Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5085394978523254 Review: this movie is a haunting telling of the life of the author and poet mishima it jumps around through his past through his last day and through some of his stories but is expertly constructed as it moves from section to section it captures the flavor of the man his work and of his times the difficult 1960s br br i think the most wonderful parts literally full of wonder are the excerpts from his works the sets especially designed to work with the camera are amazing stylized beautiful and effective they could be used as for any set designer i woke up at night dreaming of the golden br br the stories were powerful of the nature of man and of art after watching this film i wanted to learn more about the works of this artist br br i highly recommend this movie for anyone interested in art poetry theater politics or japanese history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776818156242371 Review: mishima a life in four chapters is an art house biography about mishima celebrated japanese writer who bears resemblance to paul earlier character travis taxi driver both of them are lonely people searching for their place in their society and when they realize that world doesn't need them they try to destroy their surrounding universe br br if you want to learn about life of mishima then you won't find a lot of information here because it shows that he didn't live a very interesting life except for his final day but if you want to understand his personality then it is the best movie of its kind as most of the movie is adaptation of his novels and also provides a guide to his thoughts this movie shows that mishima was a person who witnessed the fall of japanese culture which he was very fond of and with his final act he tried to save traditions and prove to himself that he is a real warrior but he realized that as a person he was just a man with no power to change the events Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9463090896606445 Review: paul schrader and his brother leonard wrote mishima and in so doing clearly drew parallels between the life of mishima and his work the film is divided into four sections beauty art action and the fateful day when mishima held an army general hostage and spoke to the only to have it ridicule him and his ideals of the samurai code mishima committed ritual on november 25 1970 and he planned it as a of beauty art and action schrader edits scenes recreating that day with three different scenarios from novels temple of the golden house and runaway horses the moment of is perfectly realized in relation to its shocking climax via pulling back the camera while simultaneously zooming in br br black and white sequences are with the colorful moments depicted in novels the black and white scenes represent memories from childhood and youth schrader some of these autobiographical moments with scenes from the novels that often parallel real life such as his development of his obsession and his of the samurai code each of the three themes of beauty art and action is in the chosen depictions from the respective novels the color sequences are reminiscent of early stagy technicolor films giving the film perhaps an intended surreal quality considering the subject matter br br ken plays the real mishima with determination headed to the office on that fateful day and resembles the real mishima schrader took tremendous risks with this film in focusing on the novels he did and with tying them thematically to both personal life and his literary ambitions the editing of the film between the three main sections of november 25 1970 the black and white growing up segments and the colorful novel scenes clearly point to the deliberate of these elements of beauty art and action in life at times it is difficult to follow and there may be little to recommend for the uninitiated viewer of 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9214664697647095 Review: this is a movie that should be viewed and treated as a piece of art this is an oblivious labour of love by the schrader brothers about the life of mishima that is full truly artistic elements the movie jumps from color to black and white past to present fictional works by mishima to him all without being confusing in the least bit the only thing that gets me is that the entire movie with the exception of the spoken parts is in japanese still a masterpiece that deserves an audience but hasn't found won criterion if you are reading this this is a film that should be released under your imprint with as much extras as possible this film deserves more 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741471409797668 Review: mishima a life in four chapters is a visually stunning production that handles complex issues with evocative ease it is based on the life of controversial japanese author mishima who committed suicide in the 1970s it is not really a biopic at least not one in the traditional sense but an exploration of oeuvre the film succeeds in presenting abstract concepts in an totally engaging manner paul schrader makes you sympathize with mishima without having to him or his work it doesn't quite solve the puzzle but it does make you understand it an added bonus as we see fury over the lack of tradition in a morally vacant modern society schrader gives us an excellent demonstration of the between thought and execution in cinema john cinematography is spectacularly good the of composer philip work is perfectly suited for the project mishima is the best film i've seen this year so far Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695018529891968 Review: mishima a life in four chapters is in my opinion the best paul schrader film to this day cinematography accompanied with philip glass mystical musical score added a completely magical aura to the story of one of the japan's greatest whose originality and picturesque narrative are beautifully portrayed in this picture as any gifted character mishima was troubled with severe self conflicts the main of them being the conflict between the pen and a sword as the director puts it in his final chapter or the struggle between the sensitive poet with homosexual feelings living in a notoriously masculine society with centuries long warrior traditions thus the gap between the sensitive and the traditional side of mishima himself br br all films and the ones he wrote scripts for are basically stories of the inside conflict within a man that doesn't belong in an environment he lives in that also goes for mishima who apart from japanese military school upbringing is brought up with love for theater and words his demise consisted of both of these key points in his life it was about words and theatrical ending in a life long play film like this comes along once in a long while and most will have to wait a lifetime to reach this beauty 20 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822733998298645 Review: the only pure life is one that ends with a signature in blood br br so says mishima anyway a young sheltered boy who becomes a celebrity author the life of one of most celebrated literary voices is told from three perspectives his life just before he and four members of his private army take over a japanese military base and commit ritual suicide shown in color flashbacks shown in black and white and scenes from his novels shown in a kind of dreamy technicolor set design somewhere between traditional theater and the wizard of oz these stories are often told at the same time but are edited to reinforce the slow of life with his until the end or the beginning when like the ancient samurai he so admires he will be at a balance of pen and sword when his words and actions are the same and he is a full and pure being br br paul schrader wrote the screen play for taxi driver and directed cat people a bizarre erotic horror film which left strange impressions on me as a boy and in mishima he comes closest to making a really excellent film br br whats interesting is to watch the poet the homosexual the shy and awkward man with a low body image who his to get of of ww2 of which he seems forever ashamed become a body building samurai obsessed a sexual media phenomena all the while still writing prolific amounts of novels plays and short stories br br a short and sweet version is to say mishima has no father and becomes obsessed with masculinity beauty sex and self destruction in some tragic attempt to feel connected to something bigger than himself that he was always missing watching him with his fellow suicidal you see him happy delivering his big speech giving orders and loving the control until the speech itself the point where pen and sword meet of course this ignores the subtlety of the story telling craft here which makes this transformation so natural and remarkable br br though the story fascinating at times really isn't this movies greatest success the cinematography performances editing music by philip glass and set designs are really what make this worth seeing and more than a traditional bio pic br br one day i will pick up a mishima book he does seem to have an ear for prose and for staging ideas but for now i'm satisfied with the film br br those interested in japanese literature and post war culture should check out fans of inventive of facts and should enjoy as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601848721504211 Review: this is my favourite film and i think it is perfect unlike virtually any other film i can name i never watch this film and think it would have been better if they'd changed this or that or whatever is this the definition of a work of art i think so every in mishima is perfect and it all flows from the script i've always sort of liked paul work you can't argue with taxi driver and light sleeper is an amazing film but while his writing often seems to border on the bombastic his directing style is usually non existent this is deliberate i think because his films usually deal with a search for redemption and are set in the real world ugly and harsh his style suits his themes as he presents his characters in a simple and realistic way and lets them show the audience the truth of the situation imagine if schrader had directed taxi driver or bringing out the dead instead of scorsese but like the protagonists of those two films while mishima the man was ideal schrader material right wing vain and at odds with society his works were subtle and beautiful in fact he had a secondary writing career as a woman's writer churning out what can reasonably be described as romantic so you wouldn't necessarily imagine that schrader was the ideal man to capture that subtlety and beauty on film i think the film shows that he was the script he helped fashion splits mishima the man into three parts his life his death and his mind his life is represented in black and white still camera formal compositions his death for which he will always be best remembered is documentary style and his mind is represented by the from his novels each one revealing the thought processes of this complex man who hardly ever wrote a character that wasn't a reflection of himself these are beautiful to look at thanks to remarkable production design and imaginative staging in all parts the acting is superb especially from ken as mishima who captures the essential charm arrogance and narcissism of the man the photography is excellent throughout and contains images that the viewer will retain forever finally the music is simply superb perfectly matching the images although written and recorded before shooting adjusted during the editorial process and then re recorded how much the music influenced the shoot i do not know but it bonds perfectly to the image i have seen many ideas of what various people think the theme of the film is what schrader is trying to say you know the big stuff about life death etc but i do not think the film is saying anything mishima has already said it the film simply repeats Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8222755193710327 Review: a fairly interesting look at some characters from burgeoning middle class although india is rapidly her culture is not keeping up this film involves the society where women are not yet truly free citizens a land of arranged marriages men who with with total and women who are expected to tolerate all this will eventually come up short i was impressed with das who was quite attractive and played her character with total earnestness but i was even more impressed with shabana azmi who i understand is a long time of bollywood her quiet beauty and low key psychic suffering was excellent the lesbian subtext of this film was never particularly erotic and never titillating darn worth a look for those interested in vastly different cultures Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368466138839722 Review: there are very few films that are able to tell such a complicated story on so many levels as well as mishima a life in four chapters one of the most difficult aspects of story telling is the ability to flashback and forward without losing the pace of the film this film not only flashes back and fourth with the greatest of easy but it also flows through some of mishima greatest stories this film exceeds in every aspect and is a joy to watch not to mention the incredible philip glass soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851592183113098 Review: movies are something you see on saturday night and forget by sunday morning motion pictures are works of art that stick with you forever mishima falls into the latter category this is the type of thing that should win academy awards a brilliant visual of film that is both depressing and uplifting instead of doing a straightforward look at the life of mishima director paul schrader three adaptations of the author's stories into a look at his past and final day on earth the day he tried to lead the japanese military into rebellion in the name of the emperor failing to do that he commits ritual suicide in an ending that hits you like a ton of bricks the three short story adaptations allow a look into what led him to this and are presented in an experimental way that makes them appear to be filmed stage plays ken is magnificent as mishima despite his he comes off as very sympathetic a man who is quite willing to die for his beliefs and does this makes the ending that much more devastating and the sense of loss more meaningful of the three story adaptations temple of the golden house and runaway horses it is the last that is the strongest and most emotional it also is the story that most closely matches mood in his final years and illustrates what truly led him to the events of november 1970 this review cannot be complete without a mention of philip striking musical score not since 2001 has a film score been such a perfect compliment to it's visuals paul schrader crafted one of the most beautiful movies of the 1980s or any other decade for that matter have the at the ready because the ending will leave you in tears mishima a life in four chapters reminds you that sometimes film can still be an art form and as art it is brilliant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875665903091431 Review: it has taken several viewings for me to fully appreciate this film initially i was struck by the stylized sets but found the rest slow going and dull i thought that such a sensational subject needed the ken russell treatment to take it way over the top i now find the enforced restraint placed on the production by widow to be an asset some of the more lurid aspects of life are and dramatized by themes from his novels i think it helps to be familiar with the novels that's what finally made the difference for me still feel the film overall could be a little tighter and but it's genuinely unique and deserves serious attention love the fact that the japanese characters speak japanese not english the philip glass score is mesmerizing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815070629119873 Review: mishima is one of the greatest films ever made now i think paul schrader is the greatest screenwriter of all time but i don't really like the films he's directed of what i've seen with the exception of this and affliction but this is an amazing disturbing and highly 3 dimensional character study it follows the life of mishima japan's most celebrated writer combining the last day of his life with flashbacks and his stories i don't know how but paul schrader manages to combine all of those in a very artistic way the acting is great so is the photography and a perfect score by philip glass although confusing the first viewing this is one of the few films that becomes richer with each viewing truly an underrated gem of a film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989844560623169 Review: one would think that a film based on the life of the japanese author mishima would be a daunting if not impossible task however paul schrader has indeed made a film about mishima that is both superb complex while it is not a literal biography schrader his co screenwriter leonard his brother have taken several incidents from his life including his and crafted what can best be described as incidental that are visually sparse and stunning homosexuality is almost not there due to legal threats from his widow but in spite of this the film is still terrific and one of the best films i saw in 1985 i should also mention the important contribution of philip glass who did the score which adds an additional texture to the film and is superior to the one he did for scorsese's also notable is john fine crisp beautifully colored cinematography and the great production design costumes by who went on to do the memorable costumes for coppola's dracula for which she received a well deserved oscar hopefully this film will soon be available on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913669228553772 Review: the first season told pretty much how all elements of the marine corps would operate i e ground air helicopters and jets as a team that's the season i give the high rating to true there are still a lot of liberties taken in season 1 but the stories were more believable br br the subsequent seasons were a gawd awful attempt of place meets top gun br br i was a marine stationed at at the time and i remember them shooting the show around the san diego area i got to talk to rod and james brolin br br character was good to go br br character was good in the first season only for some reason he off after the first of the second season br br if you want to see a little of how the marine air ground team operates then season one is the one to watch br br if you're into place and soap opera like plots with an attempt to merge them into top gun then see the last two seasons Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8822985887527466 Review: i would just like to point out in addition to for the series to be released on dvd that a show does not have to be realistic to be entertaining these days with all the blood and gore in the news and in crime dramas reality shows etc it's nice to get lost in a good cheesy show with entertaining characters fits the bill was it emmy material no but it was awesome just the same br br i also have to put a vote in for the second cast they were more charismatic than the cast of season one i would definitely agree that the first season had a more serious vibe than the second two but i was definitely more sucked in by the latter cast even though the series has been off the air for years i'll never stop hoping that it be released for purchase Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9074845910072327 Review: i heard that after the first oceans movie the sequels begin to go downhill i believe that this is not the case at least not for this film this movie is even better than the first film the original crew returns three years after they successfully robbed terry now benedict is visiting each one of them personally telling them to get the money back within two weeks to do that they must do a couple in europe to get the money br br the acting is very good the all star cast exceeded expectations matt damon brad pitt and catherine zeta jones were probably the best in this film br br there are some confusing moments in this film but that does not matter because there are only a few confusing moments anyway this movie is only made for harmless fun br br overall this is a great heist movie i rate this movie 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605883955955505 Review: ocean's twelve is probably better than ocean's eleven i know most people would disagree but i actually liked it more after three years it was good seeing the gang return the reason behind the heist is a bit more inspired the second time around i see why they stole from benedict andy garcia in the last film this film they have a bit more motivation the second time around ocean's twelve is more entertaining and cooler than ocean's eleven with a funny cameo by grace saying i just walked in that new dennis quaid movie and other things i think ocean's twelve is probably the best in the series br br the plot a year or so after ocean's twelve terry benedict the guy they robbed in the last film is back and says that if ocean's eleven doesn't pay him back the money they stole he's going to call the cops so danny ocean and the gang go to europe where rusty meets his old cop girlfriend isabelle after she meets him again she begins to follow them around also the gang learns that they have an enemy who is also a thief who is a little better than they are br br with many funny scenes like when tess julia roberts goes to europe and pretends to be julia roberts ocean's twelve is a pretty clever film it's cooler funnier and more entertaining than ocean's eleven Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734230041503906 Review: ocean's 12 br br you steal fifty million dollars they will find you ' alan rickman as hans die hard br br this certainly rings true in this sequel terry benedict has been informed that danny ocean and his were the ones who ripped him off and now he wants it all back the ocean gang need a lot of money and fast but cannot work in the states as benedict has made it impossible for them so it's off to europe to perform acts of death defying whilst trying to avoid catherine zeta jones' super cop an old flame from pitt's past br br on their first heist in amsterdam they find out that who on them was the 'night a super slick thief with a legend complex he issues them with a challenge that could write off their debt in full or land them in some kind of uma thurman kill bill ii buried alive type sequence interesting well yes slow sort of entertaining mostly unnecessary scenes of character development plenty br br ocean and his band of merry men are charismatic if nothing else and as this is a sequel and we are all old friends we see plenty more situations and conversations too many is more nervous than before the cousins are bickering as we knew they would bernie mac talks too much and don cock er accent is as bad as ever i really like cheadle but could not this pitt and clooney talk like old friends filling each other's glasses and reading each other's minds however what worked so well in the last film was the lack of character development versus how slick the whole damned was and as much as these actors work well together zeta jones fits into this film like a big square peg in a tight 11 sided hole she simply doesn't fit and her chemistry with pitt is non existent br br the stars of this film for me however were vincent cassel as the night fox and soderbergh's choice of locations cassel plays and wealth as if he was born into both his night fox is arrogant with other people's danny ocean and a total contrast to the ocean gang this is where i think the film loses its way cassel and the european locations provide an all too realistic contrast with the american actors and the style of the first film we want slick brash and quick witted not gritty considered and intellectual this is where the film doesn't work br br you cannot repeat the same formula twice to the letter but going to far left or right usually does more damage than good in a mainstream film like this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4007943570613861 Review: this film powerfully demonstrates the struggle of two women in love in a culture so deeply in ritual and tradition all this against a backdrop of an india which itself is struggling for freedom from these same values this film is both political and personal and never too preachy or idealistic on either front it is easy to see why fire has caused riots in india but tragic nonetheless a true film such as this one deserves to be seen by all people of the world not just privileged westerners Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.948423445224762 Review: with a cast like this i knew the acting would be amazing still i was cautious as i always am of sequels would it sustain the feeling of the first film could they possibly replicate the tension and thrill of the masterful heist of ocean's 11 we'll never know because they didn't try at least not in the way i expected instead they made a light and truly funny parody of the heist genre if you want a gripping logical heist don't watch this if you want a good laugh with witty dialogue quirky characters and an absolutely genius scene where julia roberts has to impersonate herself then you'll love ocean's 12 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639673829078674 Review: film certainly can be a narrative medium but by no means is it the ideal medium literature best carries a plot because the reader can supply the imagination necessary to complete the structure film is appreciated best when viewed for what it is a series of images together what soderbergh does in ocean's twelve is combine impeccable film making technique with the free flowing form of american movies from the 1970s from looking at the comments posted recently most people went in expecting a standard issue heist movie a la it seems people actually miss the tiresome clichés of romance disguised as tension between the leads and ridiculous plot twists designed to keep the audience awake soderbergh's directing prowess is reason alone to see this movie but close ups of pitt and zeta jones forty feet high on the screen don't hurt either a true treat for those who love the flickering of lights on the silver screen and a disappointment for those trying to make film something it's not Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2628702223300934 Review: soderbergh is a fabulous director but nothing he could conjure could beat the amazing cast he gathered for this zenith of sequels clearly he knew this from the get go the term star vehicle has traditionally been used to refer to a movie that builds itself around one star what this film does is net a whole herd of hollywood hot shots and make them shine even brighter than before the last scene says it all all the stars sitting around with nothing happening and nothing being said we just get to see them as though it were a scene from a reality show where george clooney catherine zeta jones matt damon brad pitt and don cheadle are just hanging out being themselves so the story's not important at all at least that's not where the films' greatest pleasures come from if you want a clever heist movie better stick with 11 but if star gazing turns you on this will make your day Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1055922880768776 Review: i felt cheated out of knowing the whole story while there could be a twist this twist was so significant that i felt betrayed i believe it could have used a better writer who could weave all the elements of the story together better the writer could have revealed more of the throughout the movie rather than all at once at the end that aside i believe that the actors did very well with what they had particularly matt damon who actually had a little character in his character little quirks that weren't or like a smooth criminal who always knows what he is doing the other main characters were their own separate who just happened to converse with one another the of the group in ocean's eleven was gone Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5283599495887756 Review: despite what its critics ensue i enjoyed immensely for precisely what it is for both sides of the gender spectrum has done the artsy hard edge stuff before won oscars is at the top of his game ocean's 12 is light commercial fluffy steve's day at the midway if you will i am generally not a fan of zeta jones but even i must admit that kate is stunning in this movie it's ending screams of an upcoming and i will be one of the millions who flock to see 120 minutes of george and brad and matt through clooney's digs in di as they some rich bad guy again and again if we tolerated 3 installments of the lord of the rings i ask if we can drool over clooney's salt and pepper just one more time Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27903488278388977 Review: strike force or the is a fun action movie that doesn't it take itself too seriously william forsythe stars as simon who is looking for a missing daughter of a wealthy client he meets up with erika eleniak who is also looking for someone her sister but there are evil bad guys the most evil of them all is andrew likes to kill people so now simon and have to team up to bring down the villains the whole cast is great with stealing the movie there are also cameos by ed and burt reynolds if you are looking for a good action film watch this and have a good time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8784332275390625 Review: i just called my brother paulie on the phone and he said he was watching hoods and it was funny so like i said never go against the family the demand for more lines is ok since i like to express my own opinions quite frequently if something is it's most likely my and not my brain this gives me yet another chance to take my shots at the departed when one knows exactly what is going to happen in the last scene with no prior knowledge that usually means it wasn't all that suspenseful all you need is a good the same guy i believe who did my favorite mob movie but in a completely different way and then just throw in jack the great and you got yourself an oscar easy as pie i have to see hoods to make sure it wasn't better than the departed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8593620657920837 Review: hey what do you expect form a very low budget movie although i haven't seen dahmer 2002 i can say that following what the media put out about jeff this is a pretty accurate depiction i have studied the jeffrey dahmer case and learned all i can about this man this is a low budget movie but it shows the mentality of a serial killer if you can get past gore and see what the underlying story of a sick mind i loved this movie just yourself for low budget and no blood its a story as seen through the eyes of a killer and his actions and thoughts from childhood up through his arrest my favorite line is if they had bothered to look in the back seat it might have saved a lot of lives enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775402545928955 Review: this film is the most and painful horror film i have ever seen in my life to know that this film is based on a true story and watching jeffrey dahmer carl crew brutally murder his victims is enough to bring a tear to my eye i admit this was a low budget film with not the best dialogue however it explained why jeffrey dahmer was a maniac as he was so emotional his emotions and selfishness went so far deep into his brain that it resulted into him becoming a murderer every person that he lured back to his apartment he was attracted to and had feelings for and the reasons why he murdered them wasn't only for the thrill of killing them but because he couldn't cope with the fact of them leaving him in the scene when he killed his first victim by bashing an object at the back of the guys head from what i noticed wasn't because he wanted to kill him but because he was devastated with the idea of the guy leaving him it was from thereafter that he got use to the homicidal behaviour and made killing his hobby for both evil and emotional reasons br br the scene when he was talking while crying on the phone with his mother and telling her how much he loved her and the love he showed to his grandmother and how he didn't want to move out of her house did show that he did have love in his heart one scene that i found quite spooky and strange was when a priest overheard jeffrey in a pub inviting a guy back to his apartment and then phoned jeffrey up in a phone booth within the pub so that the guy would lose patience and change his mind on going home with jeffrey when the guy left the pub the priest then hung up the phone and was was laughing at jeffrey i also found that carl crew played a remarkable acting performance as the role of jeffrey dahmer his evil and cold blooded facial expressions before he massacred his victims were so real i was in my seat his facial expressions reminded me of the way vincent d'onofrio private leonard in the film metal looked just before he gunned down the general in the toilet br br if your an emotional person i wouldn't recommend you to watch this film but if your not than go ahead and watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8381751179695129 Review: this is a tough film to review since several factors need to be taken into account let's filter the more judgmental ok are you interested in the facts concerning the serial killer of jeffrey dahmer can you withstand an independent low budget film are you objective enough to not dislike a film solely due to its lack of stars or professional look well if you said yes then you should have a mind open enough to handle this one this film is an almost 100 accurate dramatization of adult life and subsequent murder spree and is styled as an autobiography it isn't a unrealistic account that unfortunately the theatrical film dahmer 2001 was the movie begins with dahmer played quite convincingly by carl crew sitting in the police car as they raid his apartment his thoughts of what got him there are presented to us in a past tense narrated style that accurately explains much of and motives which led him to commit murder almost 20 times we get to know the character both the devious side as well as the side that came moderately close to living a normal life it isn't anyone's fault but that 17 people died but being a criminal psychology student i was pleased to more than just his side represented truthfully in this film you see him having a loving relationship with his grandmother as well as trying to find companionship but of course we witness the side of him that everyone remembers it should be noted that there is little actual onscreen violence with much of it suggestive in shots such as of blood or a body being struck through a blurred curtain you do see two deaths that i remember one being a pretty bloodless throat slash and the other being a man shoved alive into a barrel of acid while you don't see anything graphic this cruelty and the convincing acting of both crew and his victim make this a disturbing scene and while the actual onscreen mutilation is kept low you will see the results there is a prop hand and head or two but it seems as if this was to disturb the viewer and doesn't look to be exploitive besides these fake pieces are where the budget limitations are visible although acceptable they look enough like fakes to not be too disturbing the film actually concludes before death in 1994 due to the fact that it was released a year or two prior that's about the only big difference from the real story and the information that remains is as i've stated very true to the facts the film quality could be better the dialogue often sounds a little too quiet and the acting of several characters is a bit hammy but it's not overboard in my opinion this is a flawed but ultimately honest and serious look into one of america's most remembered serial killers i think it's safe to say the film is memorable as well and i respect it for overcoming its limitations to deliver the story in a believable manner aided by a thoroughly excellent carl crew as dahmer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845387935638428 Review: spoiler alert don't read on unless you're prepared for some spoilers br br i think this film had a lot beneath its shell besides the apparent connections with oldboy and park other films an incestuous relation in this one really disturbed me and also the subtle erotic theme that hung around all the vampiric physical action br br the main actor kang ho song is terrific in the of the priest sang hyeon coincidentally sang means blood in some languages who truly loved tae ju played by ok bin kim their relationship reminds me a lot of that between martin sheen and sissy spacek in where the girl appears psychopathic and the man is basically wrapped around her finger br br their relationship is one thing but the girl's mother is entirely different while moving she is stiff one dimensional and taut but she says all through not moving or through the wink of an eye br br park wook has really really mastered his cinematography in this film and owes a lot to stanley kubrick there are a whole lot of beautiful shots throughout the film some for simple effects and some that require several glances and probably repeated views to fully catch br br the music is quite stock using mostly strings to accompany the main it's a very good thing that the character is as withdrawn as he is while he does very little and loses at that he seems to instead be a person who thinks a lot while his love interest says and does a lot her actions display very little thought behind it in my humble opinion br br all in all a very disturbing film that is not made for action which isn't even in the same dimension as most things that are about vampires these days it's magnificent and at the same time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8664940595626831 Review: this was one of my favorite shows when i was a kid it had it all music stories a talking squirrel and chuckling daisies i wanted to be one of those hippie chicks singing and swinging on a swing i'm 35 and i grew up in south jersey but we got three new york channels with our cable hook up and i think it was on channel 11 they just don't make shows like this anymore i know that makes me sound really old and it blows my mind that i grew up with only 9 channels on our tv but i could always find something cool to watch i've only talked to one other person who actually heard of and watched this show she's three years younger than me and she grew up in north jersey i would love to see this series on dvd so i could show it to my 5 year old daughter and she could see what silly but great stuff her mom used to watch i just found a vhs tape of a few episodes and a music cd from the show on ebay and i bought them right up even though they were a little i can't wait to get them to re live the great memories Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817022085189819 Review: when i was five years old it was my favorite television show i remembered it was on channel 11 at everyday the show's premise was simple with carole and as the of this children's television show they sang songs and read stories to us as children it was done in a studio with only 54 episodes which was re over and over i remember sherlock the puppet in the tree the show taught us how to count add and the alphabet for thirty minutes a day now i learned something new with paula and i remember those days as pleasant memories and now i hope the children of today can learn to love simpler things like hearing stories inexpensive props riding the swings and talking to puppets the set was ideal and simple but it was carole and who made it worth while while i miss my childhood and those days where the most important thing was watching the magic garden life seemed so much simpler and better now i hope the kids today enjoy the show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868679046630859 Review: i grew up in new york and this show came on when i was four years old i had half day kindergarten and this was on channel 11 in the afternoon i just loved the music and stories and remember humming them around the house when playing br br i just saw part of an episode on youtube and for a moment i could remember how it felt watching those shows as a small child i of course stopped watching when i got in 1st grade because it was on before school got out no or back then i grew up not realizing that the show was still on until i was in 11th grade br br i also had no idea that there are dvd's and wish my and were young enough to enjoy this show but now they're all past the demographic or i'd buy all of them dvd sets this was so much better than a lot of the kid shows today Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8569932579994202 Review: one of the best memories of my childhood should be on dvd it captured everything we grew up with in the seventies peace flower power and great music the two hosts carol and paula were the definitive hippies with long hair peasant and bell bottoms they looked like a katherine ross ala the graduate and ali ala love story respectively br br they made us happy with jokes from the daisy gave us lessons on being nice through conversations with the garden squirrel and entertained us with music from their guitar they were the best and carol was also the original sandy in the original production of grease cool br br this show should be in a time capsule from the era that would also include the yellow submarine arrow to the sun and free to be you me also sunshine and the point br br and last but not least that theme song see ya see ya hope you had a good good time ah ha glad we got to say good to ya hope we get get to see ya again see ya see ya glad that you could stay awhile ah ha hope we get see ya again see ya see ya Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893879890441895 Review: it's hard for me to explain this show to my grown friends i have a bunch of in the back yard which i lovingly call my chuckle patch my friends laugh at me and look at me like i have 2 heads it would be great to see this series on dvd for us folks who remember it fondly with our other childhood memories or to show our friends that there really was a chuckle patch where kids tv today is compiled of violent cartoons characters who do magic or a talking sponge who lives in a under the sea the magic garden was real in the respect that it taught us good values br br i will hold fond memories of carole and paula and the chuckle patch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374544024467468 Review: the magic garden is perhaps one of my most vivid '70s childhood memories two hippie chicks with carole and paula would swing on swings tell jokes they picked off the chuckle patch dress up with costumes they found in a giant chest called the and argue with a pesky pink squirrel named sherlock that lived in one of their trees they also could a mean guitar and sing a pretty melody this was a great childhood show very 70s feeling but that's the problem they don't make shows like this anymore pity that you could tell these two girls really had hearts of gold and loved kids they were really sweet magic garden is one of those shows that if they came out with a box set people would buy it because its such a mellow walk down memory lane Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298223257064819 Review: i saw this last night in fort in general it was funny and i liked the characters especially sabrina the acting is good and the story line was ok except for the ending which left way to many strings dangling and we were like what i wanted to know what happened to the characters and it was a strange ending that could have been done so much better br br the film did portray rule life really well and we laughed throughout it has flaws that is for sure but for a first time film for ash christian i thought it was good you might want to wait for the dvd on this one but if you get a chance to see it give it a shot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9567277431488037 Review: my friends and i saw the movie last night in austin at a showing for a film festival this movie was one of the best i've seen this year it was a great comedy very original and heartfelt and funny as hell everyone in the audience was laughing throughout the entire movie texas is a big state with lots of small towns and of course plenty of teenagers who grew up as fat girls i know a lot of people will relate to this film on a personal level ashley and robin de jesus were awesome they were so great in these rolls it was like the script was written with them in mind and speaking of the script it was very well written very believable and ash is a great actor his facial expressions alone made me giggle it is an independent film but don't let that fool you it's a good one seeing this caliber of work from someone so young is truly inspiring Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653892517089844 Review: i caught this film at an screening in los angeles in july 2006 it's rough around the edges sound recording in particular is wobbly and often very funny the script is rather episodic and ends abruptly but ash christian infuses the film with lots of genuine heart it's also a refreshing change of pace to have a gay film that doesn't star underwear models obsessed with partying and chasing straight guys props to a warmly sympathetic jonathan as mr cox a kindred spirit to rodney ash christian the lively and spirited ashley as best friend and deborah as mom who is given the best one liners in the script and steals her every scene the film is like its writer director and a bit odd but also very sweet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9558194279670715 Review: this is a movie that has all the basic elements of its genre it makes you wanna cry it makes you laugh it disgust you it makes you angry etc br br the topic of the story is fortunately not about some disease or drugs what is the common trend in gay themed movies in these days but it focuses on the social interactions between characters what could be considered not to be in the high school elite the play and the direction could be a little bit more sophisticated but on the other hand it's somehow better so because it really shows the distress of the characters that they are experiencing if this was intended then this is a remarkable job and an achievement specially for such an young director br br it's actually a good story that gives you a little inside into how it is to be a fat girl and to acknowledge it to yourself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9203917980194092 Review: this has been edited for space br br chan wook park's new film is a complex film that is not easy to classify a horror movie the central character is a vampire the film actually has elements of comedy theology melodrama cultural invasion and its of invasion of a body romance and few other things as well it's a film that has almost too much on its mind the film takes its own matters and mixes them with classic european literature in this case emile it's an odd mix that doesn't always gel but none the less has an incredible power here it is almost 24 hours since i saw the film at lincoln center with a post film discussion by the director and i find my cage is increasingly its not so much what happens is bothersome its more that its wide reaching story and its themes ring a lot of bells in retrospect br br the plot of the film has a will loved priest deciding that the best way to help mankind is to volunteer for a medical experiment to find a cure for a terrible disease infected with the disease he eventually succumbs and dies but because of a transfusion of vampiric blood its not explained he actually survives hailed as a miracle worker the priest returns to the hospital where he had been to the sick unfortunately all is not well the priest finds that he needs blood to survive he also finds that he has all of the typical problems of a vampire and its no not possible for him to go out during the day things become even more complicated when he becomes with a childhood friend and his family the priest some of his animal passions awakened becomes taken with the wife of his friend from there it all goes sideways br br an ever changing film this is a story that spins through a variety of genres as it tells the very human story of a man who finds that his life has been radically altered by a chance event and finds that he is no longer who he thought he was it's a film that you have to stay with to the end because the film is forever evolving into something else its also a film that has a great deal on its mind and the themes its playing with are constantly being explored in a variety of ways br br the film has enough going on that one could and people probably will write books discussing the film br br the two of the strongest parts of the film are its vampiric elements and its romance the vampire part of the tale is brilliant there is something about how it lays out the ground rules and the nature of the affliction that makes such perfect sense that it kind of pushes the old vampire ideas aside sitting in the theater last night i found myself amazed at how impressed how well it worked i think the fact that it played more or less straight is what is so earth shaking here is a vampire who just wants to have a normal life it's contrasted with what happens later it makes clear that living an existence of hunting humans really isn't going to work its not the dark world of twilight or lost boys rather its something else i personally think that the film changes the playing field from a hip cool idea or dream into something more real and tangible the sequence where the powers kick in is just way cool the romance is also wonderfully handled sure the sex scenes are steamy and well done but it's the other stuff the looks the talk the gestures outside of the sex that makes this special i love the looks the quiet stares as the forbidden couple look at each other for each other and unable to act the disappointment and heartbreak of betrayal both real and suspected and the mad passion of possible this is one of the great screen romances of all time it perfectly captures the feeling and emotion of deep passionate love and lust if you've ever loved deeply i'm guessing you'll find some part of your hear on screen i know i did the statement i just wanted to spend eternity with you has a sad poignancy to it it's both a statement of what was the intention as well as the depth of emotion the tragic romance will break your heart br br i won't lie to you and say that the film is perfect and great its not as good as the pieces are and almost all of them are great especially the actors who i have unjustly failed to hail as amazing the whole doesn't always come together the various genres thematic elements and tones occasionally grate against each other frequently i was wondering where the film was going i hung in there even though the film seemed to be wandering about aimlessly br br i liked the film a great deal i loved the pieces more than the film as a whole its been around in my head since i saw it and i'm guessing that it will do so for several days more like or love is irrelevant since this is a film that really should be seen since it has so much going on that it will provide you with enough material to think and talk about for days afterward one of the and most filling films of the year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9144701957702637 Review: i had read up on the film and thought it would be cute a feel good saturday night movie i wasn't expecting anything great figured it would be mostly fluff but hopefully not a totally bad experience i have to admit i was pleasantly surprised br br the dialogue was pitch perfect most of the actors were exceptionally good and it flowed nicely ash christian was perfect his ability to turn an awkward moment into something touching was nice to see he could have turned this character into something we've all seen before but instead away from stereotypes and focused on the of the character it was wonderful to see jonathan again i didn't know what he would do after ashley is gem a great young character actress that hopefully will get more work br br there are moments in the film that could have used some work but all in all not a bad time at the cinema my friend described it as a gay angus napoleon dynamite but it's something more than that it's a character study into what it's like to grow up gay in a small town the pain is there but the humor behind that pain that only age can make clearer is i look forward to seeing more of ash christian ashley and jonathan soon Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7076879143714905 Review: a good entertainment but nothing more in this western we are between the classics and the spaghetti ones this provides us a good a conventional story but it's always a pleasure to see robert mitchum with his legendary although he isn't as fit as in the forties or the fifties and don't forget david carradine is the son of john carradine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419022798538208 Review: burt kennedy both wrote directed this western taken from a novel kennedy was a well known good writer director mostly westerns br br robert mitchum was a star for over 20 years when he made this this role was like many he had made already one can see why he was a big star for so many years br br he filled this role easily like a well used glove br br the title character is played by robert walker jr his father a fine actor robert walker died tragically at age 32 his mother is noted actress jennifer jones br br robert was of slight build even though he had talent only made a few films he was in rita near last film br br road to the same year was very good br br he looked very much like his father but seemed to lack his fathers charm he made only a few more movies he is still living i wish him well br br most of his scenes are with another son of a hollywood great john son david who is still making movies they made a nice team br br in westerns you always have a female character usually she is a dance hall performer today they call them hookers angie dickinson this role nicely also featured are western john anderson jack kelly br br it was film in old outside of downtown the scenery is gorgeous br br typical of the older westerns there is not too much action there is some good humour the usual ending shoot out br br it is a fast enjoyable 89 minutes br br ratings out of 10 84 points out of 100 imdb 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9899870753288269 Review: the title role of this western is played by robert walker jr he's a young gun who with partner david carradine gets separated after doing a contract hit on a mexican general in their carradine and walker become separated walker comes upon the camp of lawman robert mitchum who takes a liking to walker and makes him a protégé and project of sorts br br this is the first of two films robert mitchum did with writer director burt kennedy the second was the more humorous the good guys and the bad guys br br not that young billy young does not have its moments of hilarity but it is a story involving the walker hunt for the bad who killed his son and a romantic triangle involving mitchum angie dickinson and town boss jack kelly br br the film abounds with nepotism david carradine is john's son dean martin's daughter is in this walker is the son of robert walker and jennifer jones and son chris plays son in some silent flashbacks br br robert mitchum got his start in westerns and always looks right at home in them angie dickinson essentially repeats the role she had in rio bravo walker had a brief career playing rebellious youths and doing a good job at it i've often wondered what happened to him he looks hauntingly like his father maybe he didn't want to come to such a tragic early end like his father br br and it that wasn't enough mitchum fans get to hear old eyes sing the title song at the beginning of the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904819905757904 Review: if sicily is a territory of the with its of perspective that's part of this movie's challenge to realism and it's an exuberant pleasure here fellini with not one but three film directors plus of course the actual who has made some really great movies and shouldn't be touchy about his honor there is a variety of takes and casting on i with somewhere there actual marriage sicily is also taken to be a territory of you already know this version of the island so there's no spoiler involved a comic version of which makes the picture worth seeing for sergio work with guard dogs on the floor of the great hall of a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641020894050598 Review: there is something that one of the characters the aging film director who pretends to be dead says which may summarize all the film in italy it's the dead who rule true this is a country without a future in the hands of old and jaded men and cryptic portrait of the country on the apparently senseless story of a director who has to film marriage parties to earn a living manages to say a lot about what is not working here but foreigners may miss the point as it's not clearly expressed i understand that australian or canadian people who watch this may get bored and wonder if there's a meaning well there's a meaning but it's clear only to people who live here today and keep their eyes wide open like surely it's not one of his best films and it's not as powerful as but it's worth seeing for italians who live in italy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8569721579551697 Review: this film was a wonderful romp intelligent playful mysterious full of surprises with humor in odd places and a tremendous energy the famous film director the protagonist and the events he tries to manipulate through film all become entangled in fascinating ways as he is nearly out by a prince who has never heard of him there are wonderfully rich images throughout and paths suggested but not followed exactly what is going on with the somber wife of the pedestrian tourist wedding director the ending is so much the better for being realism and logic are not what you should be looking for here if we are going to turn our weddings and our imaginative lives over to film directors we should be prepared for a wild ride this film seems to suggest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9120281934738159 Review: this is the last episode of the series finds himself working in an animation studio which is rather interesting if you don't know anything about the way anime studios were run besides episode 3 this was probably the least risqué but it had a nice girl interest as well as a surprise reunion from others in the previous episodes my only complaint about this episode is it seemed a little too short but at the same time this may have only been because it was the only original script for the show that wasn't based on one of the manga chapters but it ended well leaving us with the nice feeling that is permanently 25 studying on definitely watch the rest of the series all the way through you can buy the whole series for like 17 you can watch it all the way through in about 2 1 2 hours or watch your favorite episode if you have 20 minutes free time which i do if i have a lunch break at school good series check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9052504301071167 Review: finally other people who have actually seen this show it is the funniest anime i have ever seen but most people have even heard about it it is just hilarious so will continue to ride his trusty bike and maybe one day he will save the world or maybe just some classic bits in it so he will ride onto the next city because he has no choice since his are broken study study study ' and some of the lessons that he writes down in his little notebook i had a very educational experience i tried to look backwards but unfortunately i was already looking that way it hurt todays lesson the human head cannot turn 360 degrees ' Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.731455385684967 Review: someone says this anime could be offensive for girls not really embarrassing situations are funny first time i see this series i was in the video store people around me started laughing doesn't matter the age or gender a teacher said that in order to guarantee the attention of someone in a book the beginning must be entertaining and the ending shouldn't be obvious by just reading the last page during the first minutes in the series the boy is hit by a car during the last moments of the series the same car appears episodes had a touching and funny ending specially last one i don't regret to buy these series Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8844780921936035 Review: the cinematography is the film's shining feature park really knows his stuff when it comes to shooting memorable scenes from behind a camera every shot is filled with vibrant colors that leap off of the screen every frame of the film seems to tell a story all on its own i hope there's a blu ray release of this film because it will look fantastic it's rather intriguing to see which elements of the vampire mythology park used for his vision sang hyeon has to drink blood to survive and to stay looking flawless has incredible strength and is vulnerable to sunlight he doesn't however have fangs and also has a reflection in the mirror br br although i've never seen the film i couldn't help but feel like this was chan wook park's version of twilight the entire middle portion of the film is devoted to sang and tae love for one another it felt like the adult version of twilight really there's a lot of blood nudity sex and even a few thrown in for good measure maybe it's the chan wook park in me but i honestly feel like i can guarantee that this is the better film of the two the psychological aspect that i love about park's previous films is in thirst as well that's a major factor for me as any film that causes me to think or is unusual in any way winds up becoming a fan favorite the soundtracks to park's films always seem to fit its respective film like a glove thirst is no exception while the soundtrack is a bit more subtle this time around it fit the overall atmosphere of the film rather effortlessly br br the middle portion of the film did seem to drag on longer than everything else in the film it's weird though as the scenes during that time are crucial to the storyline of the film and it's hard to imagine thirst being the same film if any of those scenes were cut nevertheless it is my one nitpick of the film br br chan wook park bites into the vampire mythology with thirst and puts his own dark psychological twist on it park's films always seem to have a specific formula or include most of the following great writing beautiful cinematography a solid cast some sort of psychological twist that'll mess with your head and a memorable ending thirst delivers on all fronts and will hopefully get more of the attention it deserved during its theatrical run on dvd and eventually blu ray hopefully Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843712449073792 Review: endearingly silly anime only six episodes in duration about a hapless delivery boy called well he's called a delivery boy though he is meant to be in his 20's and the adventures he has on his travels each episode sees him arriving in a new town acquiring a new job developing something of a love interest before each episode ends with him leaving br br gently sexist juvenile very immature at times this is the kind of anime that just puts a smile on the face br br not one to start with if you are not a fan of anime as this certainly won't convince you about the genre but for those who are already converted this is entertaining fluff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551026225090027 Review: golden boy is in my opinion one the sleeper lost treasures out there a sexy comedy about a young man quest to find his in life and he blunders into all sort of odd jobs that somehow has this rather sexy girl who ultimately falls for him but he not really realizing it its truly something that you can easily miss if you at the name but once viewing it will fall for the comedy silliness that lies inside truly a crime that only produced 6 episodes and pilot movie were made however being unique as it is i'm surprised it survived to produce that many if you want a good laugh with high quality anime that is 100 cgi free check this anime out boy who one day may save the world or maybe not Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8138872981071472 Review: i liked this quite a bit but i have friends that hated this there's no sex but there's very little nudity in any of the episodes which is a good thing also has a toilet fixation that's explored in at least half the episodes toilets are way more advanced in japan hmm i'm wondering why i rated this so high myself it certainly isn't that i like naked cartoon girls in some ways the main character is to johnny bravo except instead of being an obnoxious jock is a hyperactive nerd or you can think of him as japan's answer to leisure suit larry he's easier to take if you watch it subtitled rather than dubbed but he grows on you either way if you give him a chance he is the br br the formula is the same for each episode boy meets girl boy tries to win girl's heart despite being a dorky pervert boy somehow succeeds against all odds typically the girl doesn't realize she likes until after he's beaten to a pulp and or pulled off some spectacular stunt like engineering a modern operating system in one week or winning a race against a gasoline powered motorcycle using his bicycle br br episode 1 features a rich software tycoon i think her boobs put a major dent in the budget because she's the only female that has this kind of animation she also dresses completely most people who rate this negatively probably never got past the first episode br br episode 2 has the rich young daughter who likes to tease she's only 16 but that's legal age in japan and in some states in the us i might add her father is also a brutal type that has a reputation for killing guys interested in his daughter br br girl 3 is the sweet innocent daughter of a noodle shop owner that's mixed up with a bad boyfriend aside from running interference for the maiden and being kissed by a guy there's almost no of any kind in this episode a sharp drop from the previous two nevertheless and the evil boyfriend really pound each other br br episode 4 has trying to impress a top notch swimming coach seems more about his intentions with this particular girl than any other and she's pretty direct in return br br girl 5 is the biker babe she's probably the most top heavy of the 6 although not super like girl 1 and in terms of sexuality and vulgarity this particular episode is easily the most over the top in terms of lack of realism should have broken every bone in his body at least twice during the race against the biker babe but i think the producers and writers said it's just a cartoon we can do anything this lapse in realism makes it a fan favorite br br finally episode 6 introduces a new girl that's works in animation and the previous 5 girls help as he tries to cope with impossible time and constraints to get an out the door by the in terms of this one's very tame as well but there's plenty of humor the ending has all 5 extremely pretty girls from the past team up to hunt who slips away unnoticed ostensibly with the intention of gang raping him yeah that almost happens in real life someone crossed ala samurai with steve ala family matters br br all in all there's no middle ground for this you'll either hate it or love it if you're new to anime you probably don't want to start with this at the same time if you can stand characters like from ranma 1 2 or johnny bravo or you like comedies that lean more heavily towards silliness but have very sexual overtones you should give it a shot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8201141953468323 Review: simply put there are two parts of this series that made me cry till my eyes fell out first the part where he was set to wash the toilet but ended up drinking the toilet water while imagining it was the hot director giving him a golden shower i laughed so hard br br second the part where he tried to prove worthy of a swimming school instructor he seemed like a pro diving in but as expected he couldn't swim proper at least however the funny part of this was when he finally reached the end and said how was that or something that was so hilarious i couldn't stop laughing br br if you get the chance to see this anime series i strongly recommend it one of the best i've seen br br definitely the funniest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745733737945557 Review: believe me when i say this show is just plain hilarious the basic story is about who travels from town to town taking part time jobs chasing women and learning all he can about life has to be one of the easiest to relate to characters ever made he takes everything to the extreme and it's just laugh out loud funny every time from his constant never ending quest to study life to tiny things he instantly blows up into life or death matters br br one of the funniest things about this show is simply constantly extremely over the top expressions and reactions he spends a great amount of time in various super deformed like dragon half or other times in less then 0 1 seconds his face will turn not just serious but manga fighter style life or death expressions like a weight trying to a new record it's hilarious br br if that wasn't enough the writing is superb and the english voice acting couldn't possibly be better english is just perfect and will have you rolling around when he's not even really saying anything the one thing to mention though is this is without a doubt an series it practically defines the word if you're an adult anime fan who can get a laugh out of movies like american pie you'll love this br br com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.965053379535675 Review: golden boy is humor bordering on in the guise of educational moments the main character wanders around getting himself into the silliest situations involving women it's just that he's shy on the surface but everything until he can learn something from it the most striking feature of the series are the circumstances surrounding his education which are outright embarrassing yet funny at the same time Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4252770245075226 Review: although i'm a girl thankfully i have a sense of humor and realize that this really is a funny anime watching it does give you an overwhelming feeling that it's definitely a guy show but that doesn't take away from the fact that its hilarious 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9325144290924072 Review: story involves ancient demon being released upon a small town on halloween night in all my life i have never seen such a cheesy film but it is so d m entertaining you can forgive its bad acting effects direction and script this is the best movie created for the halloween season since the original halloween and when they introduce linnea character for the first time she is butt naked in the shower for like 5 mins goodness they just don't get any better than this rush and buy this tape right away 5 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5829178690910339 Review: man i can't believe the largely harsh and negative comments for this movie okay it sure ain't no sophisticated work of cinematic art but it is a good deal of entertainingly tacky fun for starters the titular pumpkin headed supernatural killer dude has to be one of the single most laughably silly and things to ever stumble in front of a camera he looks like something you would see in a fourth rate carnival secondly the moderate gore is ridiculously fake and unconvincing with the definite highlight occurring when this annoying uptight ultra conservative woman gets electrocuted by a toaster then there's the always welcome presence of the ever lovely linnea quigley who's memorably introduced taking a nice long utterly gratuitous shower that goes on for two minutes amazingly we also have appearances by deceased schlock picture legends john carradine as an evil and cameron mitchell as a horror tv show host moreover scream queens brinke stevens and dawn have fleeting cameos lead child actor ryan projects all the charm and acting ability of a old tree pretty brunette rachel carter pops her top and her cute little breasts the cruddy special effects are decidedly less than special the score is suitably overwrought yet this film overall has a certain endearingly hokey appeal to it which in turn makes this honey a real cheesy hoot to watch Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.33270832896232605 Review: my buddies and i spent the majority of a saturday afternoon watching a selection of bad movies among the flicks we watched the strongest contender for quality bad movie fare was easily jack o it's ludicrous that movies such as gigli glitter and you got served are listed in bottom 100 while they're certainly bad movies they don't belong in the bottom 100 they're robbing jack o and keeper of time etc of the bad movie greatness they so richly deserve br br so what makes jack o so great in bad movie terms for starters steve the director decided to cast his son ryan in the role of sean kelly unfortunately for steve ryan was dangerously close to being out acted by a block of wood the kid seriously has no ability to emote whatsoever the end result unintentional comic gold the kid could be listening to a joke or just moments away from getting his head smashed and his expression is one of br br the other aspect of the movie that we found awesome was the sheer number of double dreaming sequences what is a double dream well it's when a character wakes up from a nightmare and then something equally nightmarish happens and then the character wakes up again basically they wake up after dreaming about waking up from a nightmare clever device no i believe the character of sean kelly experienced no less than 3 double dreaming sequences br br let's see what else oh yeah this movie has a veritable cast of thousands it's truly stunning to see how many speaking roles are introduced throughout the course of the movie best of all almost none of the characters have anything to do with the story they're either killed by jack o or they serve no purpose whatsoever br br jack o himself was pretty sweet like most other b movie monsters jack o has the amazing ability to seemingly over great he's invariably hanging out somewhere in the background whenever you're dealing with a major character what's puzzling however is that when he's actually chasing someone he moves at a stumbling speed and yet he's able to keep up with people who are br br that's all for now closing remarks if you're looking for a unintentionally hilarious bad movie you can't go wrong by renting this beast br br bad movie score 7 10 good movie score 3 5 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13661795854568481 Review: i wasn't expecting much because of the harsh reviews and proceeded to enjoy the movie a great deal as a result softer colors and less stunning compositions of the shots than some of his previous films in my opinion allowed the narrative to take the focus though the religious conflict in a vampire flick was commonplace i felt like many of the other things were not for example br br how his powers were often revealed through interaction with her br br the very strong and well acted love scenes br br the symbolism of the man they killed to get closer to each other actually them even more br br their strong differences of what it means to be created by their prior life experiences br br the lack of scores of other vampires appearing or being created through the movie br br i've heard and read several things about used in other films' of course however i feel that tricks are used to emphasize what is happening in the scene and i feel that he does this well i don't need a director to use new tricks i prefer that the tricks that are used are used well and appropriately which i feel is the case with this film br br i recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9608480334281921 Review: crazy scottish warrior race stranded deep in outer space low on food and budget free started ten now down to three who will help these men of with visual effects that semi suck but i kinda liked the freaky being if i met one then i'd be fleeing but not if i had scottish mates we'd swear and avoid that fate so in the end it wasn't botched it was a dvd i'm glad i watched but if they ever make a sequel dump some actors not all were equal some were good with gritty acting some were wooden and should maybe pack it in but the action kept me watching all the shooting shouting didn't stall i'll tell my friends not to fear and watch again in another year Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.05422557517886162 Review: i believe this film was made for the not so sum of but that didn't really show there wasn't anything amateurish about the production or the acting the characters were gritty and real and the location could have been any desert area in the world instead of a not too warm beach just north of the actors were quite easily acceptable as a bunch of mercenaries stranded on a mysterious deserted and uncharted planet none of them seemed to be particularly friendly with each other but were willing to fight to keep themselves and their comrades alive there weren't any great explanations of what was going on which can be really contrived so a lot of the plot was left to your imagination rather like the big empty which was a film i also enjoyed i found that i quite warmed to most of the characters there were some perhaps unintentionally amusing moments the men were so ordinary that you felt you could empathise with them and the film's climax and ending were quite poignant i think mr and his crew should be quite proud of themselves i've seen worse films with a budget of millions Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4156440794467926 Review: i have to confess that i know some of those involved i was in the to the planet evil however this was more than 10 years ago and i had since lost contact with them i happened to be watching bbc scotland news and a piece regarding scottish cinema this mentioned and showed clips from the planet and comments from it's director mark this prompted me to order a copy of the film on dvd br br now to the film the level of acting writing directing and sfx is up there with some of the best around ok it's not star wars but i've seen many a hollywood product that is far inferior it is very strange watching a film spoken in my local north east scotland accent but that soon passed br br mild spoilers br br the planet draws on several sci fi classics star wars alien pitch black forbidden planet and predator a handful of the merchant crew of a deep space transport ship survive their craft being attacked and destroyed by unknown ships they escape onto a deserted desert planet one by one they are killed by invisible attackers the ships only passenger a mysterious prisoner also makes it to the planet a battle ensues as the crew fight to survive br br the planet is a brilliant piece of sci fi film making that certainly hides it's limited budget well done to mark mike and all those involved i look forward to your next work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9238072037696838 Review: people seem to be expecting citizen kane here the planet is a b monster movie and as such is good fun and different enough to be enjoyed the director clearly has something to offer not so sure about some of the cast as for the effects ain't a lot of effects budget i for one would happily recommend this outing to a sci fi head or anyone who doesn't take monster movies too seriously if so watch blue instead i noticed one review saying it had ripped off alien like alien didn't rip things off the best thing about the film the director the worst thing about the film the cast maybe it's time for the director to move from to london and find some talent in the meantime well done at least you're trying to do something Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.02705540880560875 Review: got this the other day from the creators on dvd i saw this advertised in a free magazine whilst family were stopping in a hotel had never heard anything about it after reading it was filmed on beach i just had to buy it i used to take the kids to the in the film all the time whilst living in br br 1st off im not a big sci fi fan baring star wars i was really just wanting to see what they had done with this film location i was presently surprised this didn't turn out to be a standard sci fi more like a mix of sci fi and survival horror br br had a good storyline which was different had great special effects for the budget that it was produced with acting was better than average for a low budget film the way they have edited out the whole to make it feel like the dry desert planet that they are on was nice br br weapons in the film were realistic and the creatures were cool kinda like predator in mode br br all in all i will buy any future releases from these guys maybe a all out horror next hint hint the extras on the dvd were very informative on giving background for the producers i would like to see some of them shorts included as extras on a next dvd release br br excellent work keep it up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9531376957893372 Review: i loved this movie yes it is rather cheap and i'm sure plenty of reviews will be snooty about that but my goodness what a lot they pack in for the cash involved i was reminded of the early work of sam raimi yes it is rough but has good energy and plenty of fun the acting ranges from the very good in scott ironside and shawn paul to the not so good in some of the lesser parts is it a cult movie well it grew on me first time i liked it but by the 3rd viewing i was loving it the movie is probably a 7 out of 10 but i'm giving it 8 for sheer cheek anyone who can pull this off for 8 grand is worth watching almost makes me want to visit scotland Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861737489700317 Review: i was having a horrid day but this movie grabbed me and i couldn't put it down until the end and i had forgotten about my horrid day and the ending by the way where is the sequel br br the budget is obviously extremely low but look what they did with it it reminds me of a play they are basically working with a tent a a few guns uniforms camping gear and a thing that is it for props maybe this is even a good thing forcing the acting and writing to have to step up and take their rightful place in film as the centers of the work instead of as used to have an excuse to make cgi fights br br the cgi is fine it is not exactly but imho it still works why because there isn't too much of it and what there is is not with an army of effects house people trying to cram everything they can into the shot it prompts the imagination it's some relatively simple stuff with decent composition especially the heavy shot there is one long shot that must be at least ten seconds that tracks the entire length of the ship it must be a record for sci fi battle sequence film making in the past 10 years to have an action sequence that lasts longer than 0 75 seconds and some relation to the story it might look old or not of the but it doesn't look stupid and it doesn't take away from the story br br the acting is good except the characters die too fast to get to know them the captain was great but a few of his scenes could have used another take i also got confused with his character losing his cool and stomping on a corpse i like to think captains are calm cool and in control what was going on in that scene did the other crew worry about him losing it at that moment did he feel himself losing control br br now as for the plot mostly it is good why because it doesn't try to explain itself it just happens it's called 'the its a mystery get it nobody knows why there is a statue and they don't find out either the mysterious cult the weird scientist with the tattoo what do you expect to find out in less than 90 minutes this isn't war and peace and thank god it's not star wars trek either no no 5 minutes of boring dialog that has no purpose in the story the characters are stranded and are only able to figure out a few basic things it is not a star trek episode where they find out it's leonardo or a child like space it is mysterious and i liked that i don't know why maybe i can identify with these guys more since they don't know whats happening and i don't either they don't talk a lot of space gibberish or have magic boxes telling them what is happening br br in fact i would argue that one of the weakest moments is when the turns on the crew and tries to the reason for the planet the cult etc this coincidentally has some of the weakest dialog imho in the whole movie and it interrupts the flow and some of the characters look unnatural in that scene br br ok sometimes i felt it was a little too mysterious though like why did the guy get fried through his eyes with lightning that was odd just weird the ending again i would have liked to have known some of these characters better and would it have been so hard to have a 30 second rescue scene at the end this is not a serial show it was a film and we like closure in films even if they can have a sequel imagine hamlet with no of angels sing thee to thy br br anyways what can i say this was well worth the dollar i payed at the machine at the supermarket it was also imho a better piece of storytelling than parts 1 2 or 3 like i said it sucked me in wanting to know what was happening and i couldn't stop watching until the end Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08814819902181625 Review: ok so maybe it's because i'm from the north east of scotland and i talk just like the guys in this film but i found this great fun cheap fun to be sure but plenty of effort has gone into making the film look great and the actors certainly give it all i was actually quite effected when they died in when the captain finally fell the script well it s a game of 2 the opening half of the film is well written and sharp the last half hour is not so great with many questions left unanswered this will doubtless annoy others as it annoyed me but nevertheless good fun and a very smart first feature from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527792930603027 Review: on many levels it's very good in fact considering that this was a low budget british indie by a first time feature director with a largely cast it's a magnificent achievement i don't know how much it cost the figure of 000 was about in publicity but you never know how reliable a figure like that is the point is that this film looks like it cost a couple of million and it clearly cost a tiny fraction of that great special effects terrific production design effective props and costumes excellent photography good acting and direction an impressive score and an absolutely stunning sound mix even having said that much of the script was great the characters were clearly identified and all had something to do this is a movie about ten men all dressed roughly the same in one location and it would be easy for them to be nameless faceless blanks but these were ten characters mostly that was done through the dialogue and the way they reacted to things throughout the middle act when the plot was developing the script told the story well and showed how it affected the characters if the whole film was like the second act it would be stunning br br before the ship blows up twelve people make it to individual escape pods or which blast away from the ship they're not much more than automatic metal coffins and the poor inside are trapped cramped and have no real idea where they're going but that makes sense i like the e pods they're an excellent idea done very well and make more sense than a nice escape capsule i also like the way that we are specifically told later that they are designed for ship to ship escape but can just about make in an emergency because let's face it these guys were bloody lucky that their ship was blown up so close to a planet that said it doesn't look to me like there are unused e pods still on the and you have to wonder how the prisoner is able to get into an e pod but in he gets and it has just occurred to me shouldn't the captain have gone down with his ship rather than being the first guy out of there anyway the e pods all land on a barren planet with nothing but sand and sparse or at least on a sandy part of the planet which may have icy wastes and lush jungles elsewhere nah it's a planet in a sci fi movie it will be exactly the same all over we have to accept that all the e pods come down within a few miles of each other so that the ten survivors are able to meet up firing into the sky to locate each other br br the captain a muscular mountain of a man who could have a pretty good career in action flicks if he gets the right agent decides that they should try and contact with whom they were intending to but they cannot do this from the planet they need to get into orbit the engineer says that if they combine the power units from two e pods they can probably give one of them enough juice to lift itself on anti high enough to blast above the atmosphere it can all be done on automatic but it will need a to send the signal the captain valiantly volunteers for this but in a sensible move the engineer points out that putting the man into the somewhat e pod is ridiculous and that it needs to be the member of the team that's kid i really liked the way that he now points out that his name is david and the captain starts using it treating him with dignity and respect that was good storytelling and good characterisation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160425066947937 Review: i was trying to work out why i enjoyed this film its not because of money spent on it that's for sure did i see a painted water pistol in there maybe they don't have the same sort of visual effects houses in the scotland or maybe they just didn't have any money the making of clearly shows a gang of very plucky guys making a movie against the odds awesome but what i really liked was the grit of the performances mike michell and patrick white play the lead parts like 2 normal guys no hollywood histrionics here br br ok so the effects work isn't very good the spaceships just don't look as good as they should in todays fx world and i've seen much better free stuff on youtube but the film holds together very well once they get to the planet was this filmed in scotland or just by a scottish crew or is it just better effects work did they edit out the water by the end i kinda loved this film and was disappointed when they all died Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.467742919921875 Review: anything park chan wook creates is guaranteed to be unique brilliant and very twisted at a minimum well anything that isn't i'm a cyborg at least park's newest film titled thirst is a vampire romance erotic thriller dark comedy drama – yes that is a lot of adjectives — inspired by the 19th century french novel by emile titled park creates a uniquely korean and uniquely park vision of the vampire and asks the audience to explore the dilemma of a catholic priest discovering himself having a thirst for blood and the moral and spiritual crisis that would develop park delivers on the elements you would hope but definitely falls short of masterpiece quality like oldboy or even that of lady vengeance heavily bloated with a narrative that often loses itself much less the audience thirst desperately needed another trip through the cutting room it crawls when it should be running but luckily brings it back home before losing the audience completely as negative as it may sound the positives definitely outweigh the negatives and another volume has without a doubt been added to the dark and twisted of park chan wook film br br check out the rest of our review at www com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9446057081222534 Review: i'd buy that for a dollar br br i did buy this film for a dollar and i've seen much worse for much more br br this is a scottish sci fi film from mark and according to the making of hysterical by the way the production only cost eight grand that wouldn't pay for half a minute in hollywood nevertheless this is top fun film making if you like things gritty then you're in for a treat these are some rough character with rough voices and harsh swearing i didn't mind but my girl friend did the actors do a fine job and it's interesting to see people that i've never heard of or seen before it meant i had no idea who was going to die first br br if you watch a movie for it's of the visual effects then watch a star wars the effects here are ok but kinda weak in space but the monsters are very well done if a bit like br br does an amazing job with not very much and i'd love to see his take on a real hollywood movie it least it wasn't predictable and i almost fell off my chair when one dude got his head blown off ok so it is a little derivative of other sci fi but for this budget it is an amazing attempt and anyone who thinks making a sci fi film for 8 is easy or happens a lot clearly knows nothing about the film industry br br good marks for a good film extra marks for working so hard extra extra marks for a really interesting making of no standard bull here all the problems of production are gone into making it like lost in only with a film at the end but why no commentary keep going Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.637808620929718 Review: the rating is not necessarily a this movie was done on a low budget but done well within its limits br br a usual pot boiler plot ship carrying a prisoner is destroyed in space people and prisoner escape in pods land on unknown planet where their presence wakes something up mayhem ensues a lot of ammo is br br the special effects were spare and properly done future technology with displays and controls instead of relying on cheap looking plastic props plus the pacing of the story moved without allowing the viewer to lapse into boredom where they start picking things apart br br i peg this one as a lite saturday afternoon flick you can get up and hit the fridge without pausing it and it'll still be enjoyable even better your girlfriend can talk all the way through it without damaging your enjoyment and she'll be happy after all she got to talk to you it's that type of movie br br anyways the actual story line has s few holes in after they hit the planet but hey this is a guns 'n' ammo action movie cohesive story lines are not necessarily required so long as you have beer and chips at hand so don't get get yourself into a brain over the ending Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7007427215576172 Review: got the chance to see this at a friend's house today and was impressed with what it achieved on such a small budget not that this ever bothered me anyway since i love low budget sci fi like dr who 7 and dark star hell even wasn't a big budget affair so whilst money helps it takes more than throwing cash at things to make them good br br the story is straightforward at first with a group of mercenaries paid to escort a prisoner through space their ship is attacked and they are forced to land on the nearest planet they then discover the prisoner has made it too he's a stone cold nut case and that's only the start of their problems br br the effects except for the gunfights are and add to the film without overwhelming it computer effects look a bit dodgy at times but serve their purpose well and add to the story lending a futuristic feel to the proceedings films like i robot could have benefited from this approach instead of being largely style over substance and substituting special effects for a plot like all too many of hollywood's offerings br br whilst none of the actors get oscar material it's tightly scripted and shot and at an hour and ten minutes doesn't its welcome the characters don't get fleshed out much but then they didn't in predator either which it resembles in feel big man mike mitchell is a good stand in for arnie and is a good combination of brains and br br some people may be annoyed at the lack of explanation towards the end but i like it unlike a lot of films and shows which leave things unexplained it is not so obscure that you can't get a handle on it at all and i'd like to see a sequel where the nature of the aliens is explored further br br a cracking little film from an team done on the cheap but a fun way to pass an hour if this is what they can do on a shoestring i'd like to see what they would do with a bit more cash and hope the film industry and the talentless critics don't knock all the creativity out of them first br br recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9184396266937256 Review: wow talk about a film that divides the audience this is a real love it or it kinda movie personally i really enjoyed it i noticed that other reviews are comparing it to pitch black this is kinda dumb as the only thing they have in common is sand people can be real stupid no this film is far more in common with the thing how people fail to notice is amazing they even have the same basic music lots of carpenter touches are there blue collar heroes sharp humor endless rolling landscapes full of death and things not understood perhaps what stops this film being a real classic is it's to other carpenter works not least dark star which it has something in common with i'd be interested to know how much it really cost is that even possible maybe it was based on a short film that cost but i did find myself strangely moved when the various space dudes died they are so underplayed that it's like watching a documentary at times having said that the script is kinda clunky and only about half of them can act however and i'm not sure the big guy playing the captain is one of them but his gun is awesome give it a chance if you like early carpenter you might fall for it just don't expect 2001 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7476481795310974 Review: every once in a while you stumble across a movie that takes you by surprise and this is one of them on the surprise scale this would rate as sharing a hot tub with jessica alba whilst a band consisting of elvis jimi hendrix john lennon phil and keith moon play you music for the night the reason why this film will surprise you is that for the budget they had 000 and that this was done by a bunch of mates who just wanted to try it out they have produced something very slick and looks easily 100 times more than its budget br br the plot is simple a crew of mercenaries carrying a dangerous prisoner through space come under attack and are forced to crash land on a nearby desolate planet after some checks not only does the planet not exist according to star charts but they are not alone as it seems and something very unfriendly begins to pick them of one by one it sounds like very standard sci fi fare mixing elements of aliens predator and pitch black but it takes all these and makes them into something that feels fresh and original br br the location shooting in this is fantastic beach in to the maximum and you genuinely feel that you are one an alien world the seemingly never ending sand and clever lighting effects give it a very bleak feel you truly think the crew are stranded on an alien world also the action sequences are superb the opening assault on the a great showcase of what special effects can be achieved on a budget and the as well as the stunning finale all showcase the inventiveness of the film br br as for the team of mercenaries the cast excels themselves for a low budget independent movie the casting here was done via local media and they seem to have picked some possible stars for the future local body mike mitchell whilst not a natural actor into his role as the arnie leader of the mercenaries from the rest of the cast there are two stand out performances patrick wright as second in command and scott ironside as the rough and ready engineer vince both have some the best lines in the movie and scott injects a good bit of humour into the movie with his performance patrick gives a well rounded performance as the cool as ice second in command br br director mark can be very proud of what he has achieved and shows that scottish cinema need not all be and or and scottish films can be fresh inventive and most of all a lot of god damn fun this film is scottish with a north east flavour to the core and praise to the actors and directors for keeping the accents intact which adds to the charm of the piece although the budget limitations show from time to time the only fault i could find that is to be expected this film its cast and crew deserve all the success they get and then some more i for one wish mark and his crew every success and theirs is a career to keep a very close eye on br br rating 9 10 the first scottish sci fi is bold fresh and inventive a real triumph br br movie reviews news and opinion like no other plus the kick ass bi weekly pod casts br br www co uk br br contact co uk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9718053340911865 Review: the planet is an astounding piece of film making for a mere production have turned out one of the most original sci fi films for a long time br br starring the physically intimidating mike mitchell the film is a mix of great special effects strong storytelling and well planned action from the opening space battle to the pounding finale everything about this film appears well above it's budget br br to start with the special effects while certainly not revenge of the sith standard they are on level if not above the likes of babylon 5 and farscape and for a of a price as well the detail and the movement is superb and captures the imagination from the off the design of everything ships weapons is second to none the imagination and creativity involved is a real surprise for a film of this budget br br another surprise was the strength of the story and the arc it takes there are a few twists and turn most of which are well written into the script surprising and well played out i was surprised that two years in the making and first imagined 15 years ago how relevant some aspects of the story are to today's society with the happenings around the world there may be a certain resonance with the lengths the mercenaries are forced to go to in order to survive br br even the sounds effects are spot on as is the atmospheric music the use of light and costume add further to the professional look beach in looks a desolate and lonely place br br in all honesty this film looks 10 if not 100 times the budget spent and that's testament to a creative hard working team of people from the director to the cast to the effects via the producer and sound team wonderful effort i recommend you get your hand on a copy asap Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634431600570679 Review: is the longest running daily soap in germany and it's cult i started watching it from the first day on and i got hooked on it right from the start over the years so much has changed the old characters like tina etc left and new ones appeared like marie kai cora or john i have to say that i liked better in the years 1995 2000 because today the show focuses too much on the younger characters my favorite character is sonja because she is the most scheming person that has ever been on that soap and she is also one of the most interesting characters on the show tina was great as the first sonja but as became the of sonja the character got even better Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8813916444778442 Review: okay i'm just going to disagree with the past comments that criticized this show i happen to think this show is awesome i mean when weber was still on and was still alive so and i was surprised to learn that this was as a soap because it just doesn't carry the same look and feel as soaps in america soaps here are absolutely horrific at least films on location features real music and more plausible story lines moreover the acting on for the most part is quite believable especially with schmidt and felix plus soap actors are some of the hardest workers around in the business as they have the most demanding work schedules if it's ratings are that high it must be doing something right soaps in america are shown in the day time and historically have always had rock bottom ratings give a chance trust me it's good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9427926540374756 Review: an on screen caption informs us that it is 'the caribbean sea may a small drifts aimlessly at sea containing six convicts from a prison ship and the ship's doctor a lt claude de ross claudio it's night a strange current takes the boat towards a strange unnamed and uncharted island the boat hits some rocks and is torn apart one of the prisoners is killed by what appears to be a slimy mutant fish man creature the next morning morning claude wakes up to find himself washed upon a beach he finds a pool of white bubbling water and one of the prisoners dead beside it claude warns another surviving prisoner jose franco not to drink the water as it will kill him they both eventually meet up with the other surviving prisoners peter roberto posse francois and skip francois wanders off on his own to try and catch an animal for food he finds and kills a large water bird but in turn he is killed himself by one of the fish men claude jose peter and skip continue to explore the island as they put death down to an animal attack of some sort soon after skip is killed when he is impaled on a spike at the bottom of a pit now only claude jose and peter are left they stumble across a cemetery with lots of empty graves and signs of recent black magic rituals claude spots a snake on a nearby rock suddenly a shot is heard and the snakes head explodes a woman on horseback named amanda marvin barbara bach is revealed to be she tells them to leave the island immediately as it is owned by a edmund richard johnson and he doesn't like visitors claude jose and peter decide to carry on regardless eventually finding large house in which they are invited to stay that night peter goes after amanda and tries to rape her in a swamp peter quickly becomes food for the fish men and a voodoo called cunningham who lives with performs a black magic ritual involving the throat of a chicken at the cemetery the next day claude and jose decide they should leave the island as they feel very uneasy about and think he is lying to them jose rides off on horseback and is lost claude is saved from one of the fish men by amanda and is again told to leave claude wants to confront again reveals that he has a scientist and father named professor ernest marvin joseph cotten who he needs to be kept alive says that the longer ernest stays alive the chances of his own survival will dramatically increase tells claude his plan has found the lost city of atlantis at a depth of over 2 000 feet he is using the fish men as a means of getting at the lost treasures of atlantis and needs amanda and her father to control them he claims the fish men are descendants of the original inhabitants of atlantis offers claude a share of the treasure if he will help him keep ernest alive later claude remembers the name ernest marvin as a scientist who was condemned for experiments animal organs into human beings finding secret laboratory he discovers had lied to him and the fish men aren't descendants their actually genetically altered people turned into creatures by grotesque experiments has finally had enough of claude and decides to put an end to his meddling by sticking him in a large tank and slowly filling it with water as the islands volcano starts to and send lava flying everywhere wants to leave the island with his treasures and amanda will claude escape almost certain death to save amanda and get off the island before the volcano tears it apart directed by sergio martino i really liked this film that mixes various genres the script by sergio is fast paced interesting and entertaining the plot is revealed bit by bit which kept me interested in watching it all the way through i must say at this point that i've seen the original version and not the one with added scenes inserted for it's us release by roger corman barbara bach makes for an extremely attractive leading lady but i hated the way she was introduced by shooting a snakes head off i thought it was more than a little distasteful richard johnson makes a great villain and claudio a likable hero the fish men themselves look a little fake when the camera lingers on them too long but their cool looking and i've seen worse some of the miniature effects look a little poor too but overall again i've again seen a lot worse there's no real gore violence or nudity in it but that didn't really bother me actually the photography by giancarlo and the production design by massimo combine to create a very nice looking film period costumes props and sets like house and lab with it's old scientific equipment the lush green jungle settings also add to the visual on show i really liked this film and i was entertained throughout it's running time i'm not sure who i'd recommend it too as it mixes various genres i guess someone who maybe fancies something a little bit different and generally well made if you can find a copy give it a go i'm glad i did Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7423326969146729 Review: this movie is based on the novel island of dr moreau by h g wells it's a fairly good one too it's at least better than the version by john frankenheimer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7311086058616638 Review: although at times i was the only one in the cinema who was laughing this is the main pleasure i took from the beautifully shot thirst laughter although sometimes it seemed that the movie had an identity crisis and didn't know whether it was a tragedy or a comedy the of black humour shone through at regular intervals br br it helped of course that it the standard of acting by everyone concerned was wonderful and that i was slightly obsessed by the at times wicked leading lady who was gorgeously elegant no matter how blood soaked and malevolent she became br br i read reviews that suggested this movie was overlong i didn't think so in fact the last scenes moving and hilarious i mean the brown shoes by turns were among the best in the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972440242767334 Review: stalwart morally upright military doctor lieutenant claude de ross solid claudio and several other survivors wash ashore on a remote tropical island that's with an iron fist by the ruthless and sadistic edmund superbly played to the deliciously slimy hilt by richard johnson who lives on the island with the feisty amanda martin a spunky performance by the ravishing barbara bach and her unhinged rogue father professor ernest martin a marvelously portrayal by joseph cotten moreover de ross discovers that professor martin has control over a dangerous race of beasts who are being exploited as slave labor by director co writer sergio martino relates the lively and absorbing story at a constant snappy pace offers a of the lush and remote tropical setting does an expert job of creating and maintaining a creepy and mysterious atmosphere in the spooky opening third further things up with a nice line in dry humor and stages the exhilarating action loaded climax with considerable rip roaring aplomb while the central premise is obviously inspired by the island of dr moreau the story nonetheless is given a great deal of freshness and intrigue because of artful of such diverse elements as voodoo the lost underwater city of atlantis a rousing mondo climactic buried treasure unscrupulous genetic experiments and even some exciting between de ross and during the thrilling conclusion into an altogether dynamic imaginative and often immensely entertaining whole the sound acting by the sturdy cast qualifies as another substantial plus makes for a likable hero johnson his juicy villain part with supremely lip aplomb bach rates as a quite fetching damsel in distress plus there are neat supporting contributions by cunningham as sinister voodoo franco as the superstitious jose and roberto posse as surly peter giancarlo sumptuous widescreen cinematography delivers a wealth of striking visuals while luciano throbbing tribal score hits the funky spot the humanoid creatures are pretty looking too an extremely fun flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659470915794373 Review: watching this odd little adventure movie it's hard to believe that it was directed by the same man who brought us such high quality giallo classics as the strange vice of mrs and the case of the tail but it has to be said that despite it's low quality production values island of the fish men is an entertaining ride and one that surely deserves more praise than it's getting like many italian films from the seventies this is one is a rip off of a successful american film the one in question this time being the critically panned island of dr moreau sergio film takes ideas such as greed and adventure and it into one slightly compelling film which makes up for what it's lacks in and logic with a load of mostly intriguing ideas the central plot follows a boat which crashes on a small island it quickly becomes apparent that not everything about this place is normal and it soon transpires that half of the population has been turned into fish men a cross between a man and a fish which exist for purely selfish reasons br br the truth about this movie is that it's a lot more fun if you ignore the trashy production values the central monsters look completely ridiculous and much of the movie takes place on sets that look like they cost someone a few but the movie is well shot in spite of this with the underwater photography being a particular highlight and the pacing of the movie is well done in that the film never becomes boring the way that the plot comes together isn't exactly genius but it takes in a lot of ideas and i've seen films made on plots with much less thought put into them than this one the biggest location standout in the film is definitely the lost city of atlantis to be honest i'm not a massive fan of adventure movies and therefore don't see this lost city get mentioned much but it is always nice to see it in a movie the central island location is good in that it provides an apt setting for the story and also provides the movie with the right amount of mystery as martino makes good use of the voodoo theme overall this isn't exactly a classic and there are certainly a lot worse trashy adventure movies out there than this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9490618705749512 Review: lt claude claudio and several prisoners from his sunken ship wash ashore on an island owned by edmond richard johnson following a few random prisoner deaths takes in claude and his two remaining prisoners luckily for everyone barbara bach just happens to be on the island too there are some crazy who like to kill people br br this italian produced seems to have it all a touch of creature from the black lagoon mixed with dr moreau with a dash of white zombie voodoo and atlantis stuff despite some looking costumes the film does benefit from some beautiful location photography and a nice twist about halfway through all of the actors are good and joseph cotton even pops up as a old director sergio martino handles himself well enough as there is action ever 10 minutes or so that can't be said for his follow up the and their queen 1995 easily one of the and most off base sequels since highlander ii Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37407946586608887 Review: i saw this movie on television as and loved it i heard an interesting story about this film when roger corman released it to drive ins in the summer of 1981 his trailer department sent out an advance trailer which was not actually footage from the film it was allegedly footage of a naked woman being chased around a laboratory set by a monster during the film's opening at drive customers complained the did not see the movie they paid to see theater owners called corman and said their customers felt ripped off so corman had to run off copies of the footage and send the positive film to theater owners to into the film themselves since the footage was never part of the film negative it has not appeared in any video dvd or television broadcast has anyone ever seen this footage anyone who saw this film at a drive in in the summer of 1981 remember this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2852492332458496 Review: action packed with my favorite type of creature i won't give any of it away if you seen it cause it's worth taking the time to sit down and unravel in the mystery of things as presented in this film it did gets slow at times and those were the moments my mind wondered which does easily anyways but of it kept me quietly thrilled where you keep it in your head instead of letting it out probably the mood i was in at the time special effects and action sequences you could feel made up for the occasional lulls of course a of movies out there exactly like this the film still has it's own style and flavor which i respect from underground independent horror movies anyways Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736151695251465 Review: although the video box for many copies of this film claims it is about people turned inside out this is a total lie in fact apart from the opening segment the film isn't even a horror movie with its sunken treasure legions of fish people and mad scientists it's a lot more like a doug mcclure adventure movie obviously this film is no work of art but it's kind of fun to watch just be warned that the beginning is quite gory Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.576752245426178 Review: when a group of escaped convicts manage to flee to a remote island they soon find that their new home is inhabited by a strangely menacing doctor richard johnson of zombi 2 fame a mad scientist joseph cotten his beautiful daughter barbara bach and a horde of superstitious natives the say that the doctor has created grotesque half human half fish creatures for evil secretive purposes and though at first the prisoners do not believe this as they disappear one by one they begin to change their minds is a very entertaining mix of mysterious island and humanoids from the deep there is plenty of gore with really cool decapitation scene and throat tearing to boost the acting is so so but the film is fast paced and entertaining give it a look 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875078797340393 Review: fans of euro horror flicks video dvd store movie madness has a whole section devoted to this genre can't afford to miss sergio gut busting called in the united states here's the some survivors land on an uncharted caribbean island in the island is inhabited by a a scientist joseph cotten and his daughter barbara bach sure enough it turns out that the is making the scientist create a race of fish men and while the fish men remain calm as long as they can drink their potion they get nasty otherwise br br this movie is sort of a mixture of genres euro horror swashbuckling voodoo and maybe a little bit of the island of dr moreau but it's mostly an excuse to have the fish men ya gotta love that i wouldn't be surprised if the euro horror genre gave quentin tarantino some of his ideas for grindhouse after all the european horror directors have no about what they show this is one that you're sure to like br br so joseph cotten is the only cast member from an alfred hitchcock movie i mean shadow of a doubt who later co starred with ringo soon to be wife and audrey ex by whom i mean mel ferrer in an italian horror flick the things that we see in life Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8869389295578003 Review: is an italian fantasy film bought by roger corman and released through his new world pictures of course corman has to his on it by having one of his dan t miller direct some additional gore footage before he has it released in the states br br is a very entertaining retelling of the island of dr moreau it is and claudio is on a mysterious island with a few newly escaped convicts claudio comes across the stellar barbara bach and richard johnson johnson plays the dastardly edmund a man who is able to manipulate scientist joseph cotton into turning the local native population into deep sea diving creatures they look like a cross between the black lagoon creature and one of the humanoids from the deep by convincing cotton that the are being created for the highest of scientific and motives br br having discovered the lost city of atlantis is using the creatures to loot its treasures sexy barbara bach plays daughter who has a psychic link with these in one memorable scene bach takes a midnight swim with these mutants wearing only a thin white cotton dress that leaves little to the imagination claudio discovers one of the convicts he has befriended has been turned into a creature and then all hell breaks loose br br filmed at the same time and in the same location as zombi 2 richard johnson didn't even have to change suits between films the house where the experiments take place is the same house johnson uses to conduct experiments in zombi 2 talk about economic filmmaking br br the additional footage features a few bloody way to go roger and a laughably bad cameron mitchell doing his best pirate imitation all that's missing is the parrot br br spanish title le continent des Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2907295525074005 Review: this movie surprised me the box is misleading the tagline is misleading and the costumes and tone of the film are misleading the movie is quite gory well acted and beautifully shot the special effects are top notch and seem to be ahead of their time until you realize this movie came out in 1979 not in 1963 like it's tone would suggest it is a unique take on the dr moreau story and one of the better versions filmed the first fifteen minutes are the highlight and the most shocking but the film doesn't ever really fall apart definitely worth seeing if you are a fan of dramatic costume horror classics and gore fests Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9597606062889099 Review: they say that it is always better in horror movies to leave things to the imagination of the viewer to hide certain details from the audience in order to their sense of imagination dip into their fears and let that give birth to their darkest thoughts br br that was not the case when i watched under the american title thirst now playing at select theaters near you seems like the film makers did not want to spare you any details there will be blood in this film and you will try to look away br br for rest of review please visit http without com 2009 08 thirst aka html thanks and hope you enjoyed reading above Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9537867903709412 Review: i work at a movie theater and every thursday night we have an employee screening of one movie that comes out the next day today it was the guardian i saw the trailers and the ads and never expected much from it and in no way really did i anticipate seeing this movie well turns out this movie was a lot more than i would have thought it was a great story first of all ashton kutcher and kevin costner did amazing acting work in this film being a big fan of that 70's show i always found it hard thinking of kutcher as anyone but kelso despite the great acting he did in the butterfly effect but after seeing this movie i think i might be able to finally look at him as a serious actor br br it was also a great tribute to the unsung heroes of the u s coast guard Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979358971118927 Review: i finally got a chance to settle in and compare the two versions of this film currently going around first the good old sleazy embassy vhs print called and then a new fully restored italian dvd by everyone's new favorite media company no shame of italy br br the american about men turned inside out is as everyone says totally misleading and indicative of a roger take on what otherwise would be a superior fantasy adventure thriller for grown ups the complete italian version is a somewhat sprawling well designed and deliberately paced take on island of dr moreau and there's nothing wrong with that it's a sumptuous handsome euro horror outing with a brain good plotting character development location shooting period costuming and sets etc br br but i must admit that the 14 year old weed still lurking somewhere inside of me got a bigger kick out of the more lurid sleazy and roger corman version which has some nice over the top gore a flashy but preposterous opening segment and then the bulk of original film albeit somewhat to make room for idea of entertainment the pacing was somewhat quicker the shock sequences closer together and you see just as much of ms fantastic form as you do in the extended italian version br br i still don't have much of an idea about what the specific story concerns though there are a number of plot twists and incidental characters that were somewhat hard to keep track of a local voodoo subplot didn't help much and it's funny how everything culminates in just another between the noble prisoner and the mad scientist perhaps a few more viewings are in order i will say this fans of the movie should avail themselves of one of these pal and take a look at what is actually a movie rather than just another murky old home video the widescreen shot compositions once again reveal that martino had an eye for filling his screen with interesting stuff nobody gets their heads ripped off like in the print but it's still interesting stuff and once again proof that while his standards may have been pretty much confined to the area around the gutter roger corman new good trashy fun when he had it made for him and side by side these are actually better movies than they had to be br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9329994320869446 Review: sure most people will island of the as silly and trashy hokum but can you honestly name one other movie that brings forward this many exhilarating themes this italian gem stands for pure entertainment and features stuff like voodoo mutant fish creatures the mysterious continent of atlantis treasure hunting a remote island filled with death traps and utterly mad scientists all this and much more in one simple movie yes please close minded opponents of italian horror cinema can easily tag this film as a cheap exploitation version of the island of dr moreau but the truth is that this is so much more island of the delivers thrills and adventure from start to finish with surprisingly convincing special effects and astonishingly stylish camera work the story promisingly opens with a small group of prisoners survivors of a washing ashore a tropical island they encounter the sadistic edmond who rules over a native a legion of genetically created monsters that live in the there are so many twists and additional sub plots in the story that it's almost impossible to write a summary but trust me this gem is worth checking out sergio martino once again proves that he's an ingenious filmmaker who has the talent to be commercial minded and creative at the same time he makes great use of the beautiful island location and also the interior sets look very impressive the staggering underwater footage and imaginative scenery really lift this film high above the normal standards of late 70's exploitation i don't quite understand why roger corman reworked the original so much and released it on the american market under a different title because there are very few elements open for improvement the cast members are all sergio martino regulars with the exception of the great joseph cotton is a neat supportive rule and give away great performances in case you can get your hands on the recently restored german version you're treated to fifteen uncut minutes of extra action see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697774648666382 Review: this is a very odd movie for harold lloyd at least in regard to the sweet character he played in movies throughout the 1920s and 30s instead of a nice guy he and are con men out to rob everyone blind in a particularly successful con chester pretends to have lost a very valuable ring and a bit later harold finds it as a stooge is also looking for the ring the ring of course is a cheap one dropped and then found by harold but the greed of the stooge is so great he convinces harold to say nothing and sell him the valuable ring and then they run away to enjoy their luck again and again they find until they meet up with a woman who herself is a con woman working with a guy doing fake she arranges a nifty con and takes all the money they stole and has a cop standing by to make sure they give her the money br br as luck would have it the two con men stumble into the lady's shady business when no one is home soon the lady returns and messes with their minds releasing a lot of dirty tricks to punish them for their wicked ways br br all around this is a completely odd and contrived film but it is also exceedingly funny as the jokes work very well and lloyd and make an excellent team plus while creepy and strange i liked seeing dressed like a lady Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8880038857460022 Review: i just watched this an early harold lloyd short film that featured his glasses character on dvd of the harold lloyd collection he's actually a con man with as his partner who gets discovered by daniels who herself performs fake what she discovers is that lloyd and many customers by dropping fake rings that are lost i'll stop there and just say this was quite funny especially when harold and enter the place works and encounter some creepy and put on costumes like trying one of outfits not too much slapstick but what there is of was also quite funny so on that note i recommend are crooks dishonest Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.835777759552002 Review: was struck at how even the acting was throughout william haines had an acting range that is wonderful for silent film not over the edge there are moments where the camera work is most excellent and combined with the story like when he is waiting to see the superintendent very well done br br thoroughly enjoyed the flick br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768009185791016 Review: a brash self centered army arrives at west point with a dangerous wise guy attitude towards the corps br br in a role obviously tailor made for him william haines shines in this highly enjoyable tale of honor friendship a grade a scene stealer haines during the first half of the film is up to his usual silly billy behavior which under normal circumstances should have gotten him confined to the the last half however becomes very serious leading up to moral redemption and giving him a fine opportunity to exhibit his acting talents if west point does not quite reach the caliber of previous tell it to the marines 1926 this is doubtless due to the absence here of a costar of the charisma quality of lon chaney for haines to interact with however this tribute to the army is very effective entertainment and should be appreciated on its own merit br br joan crawford appears as love interest playing the virginal daughter of the local joan is pretty and especially shines in her first scenes when she meets haines on a hudson river ferry and is subjected to his usual immature antics haines crawford made five silent feature films together and were tremendous friends for life he was the much bigger celebrity at this period and gave her many hints for getting ahead in hollywood a superstar herself by the early 1930's she after his from mgm in 1932 by encouraging his career change to interior decoration br br little william is effectively cast as a who haines their relationship is actually given more of a sentimental treatment than that of haines crawford br br the film was made with the full cooperation of the war department extensive location filming at the academy helps tremendously with the ambiance which was given splendid production values by mgm br br west point has been recently restored and given a rousing new score by david davidson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745205044746399 Review: haines is excellent as the brash who thinks west point will really amount to something now that he has arrived haines displays his easy goofy comic persona as he takes on west point and joan crawford the local beauty great fun for the first half and amazingly touching after character goes too far and nearly gets shunned by fellow the new humility filled haines get s minute to play in the bill football game against navy and despite a broken arm wins the game great rousing entertainment by mgm in this haines formula film shows billy at his best william also scores as the skinny follower the handsome but character would be played by clark gable cary grant gary cooper and others in later decades another take on the beautiful but daffy played by carole lombard and marion davies west point is a winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402055740356445 Review: i found west point to be an agreeable film although i doubt that i would watch it again the performances were convincing with william haines as yet another obnoxiously amusing young man that has his come by film's end it's hard to believe that stardom joan crawford less than a year after this film was made as she looks rather awkward at times br br i would apply the comment made by another concerning ramon 1932 to this film as well there is a great film waiting to be made here but there is something lacking the backdrop and integration of the corps was well utilized but i was less involved than i thought that i would be perhaps character went too far or got away with too much his did not seem genuine enough and what kind of message did it send for him to run every play in the last minutes of the army navy game where's the corps in that might as well have taken out the other ten men and let him do it all himself also i doubt very much that william weak character would ever have a real life counterpart at west point br br all this aside the film is sometimes very moving and inspiring it is a fine look into the daily practices of an honorable institution thank goodness that tradition still means something at west point too unlike the vapid traditions of ivy league schools only half heartedly engaged in these days br br as to the score it was appropriately martial but there was a distinct over use of drums using them for knocks on the door scene transitions et as well as in well over half the scenes got to be rather tedious it rather the viewing experience i was ready to say i get the point already br br with that enjoy the film but don't expect too much emotional involvement Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6560561656951904 Review: william haines sparks this tale of a brash who thinks west point will really be something now that he has arrived terrific comic performance by haines was his trademark one that made him a top box office star from 1928 1932 and one of mgm's biggest stars joan crawford and william are fine too and although this storyline may seem trite now this was a huge hit putting haines and crawford in a college football a national craze during the 20s story after haines blows off his big mouth one time too often and nearly gets shunned by fellow he turns in a wonderful performance as he his pride and gets into the big game against navy even with a broken arm he wins the game for army and his place at west point it's easy to see from this film and show people with the always underrated marion davies why billy haines was a huge star of the time he needs and deserves to be remembered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659174084663391 Review: it is a shame that this series hasn't been remastered and produced on video by warner or some other professional movie house br br copies of most episodes are available but are usually of poor quality being copies of copies of copies br br as i understand it 92 episodes were produced during its run but only 15 are noted here br br some of the series writers such as richard matheson went on to become noted authors br br excellent series well written well staged and well produced br br michael br br thailand Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9563274383544922 Review: the definition of a vampire is an inhumane corpse supposed to leave its grave at night to drink the blood of the living nearly nails this concept on the head minus the cliché of pointy fangs and neck biting being an r rated movie i knew this was actually going to to vampires actually being vampires which means that the characters in the movie are going to do what vampires actually do without restraint and rightfully lack any glamorous moments in comparison to twilight having viewed chan wook park's preceding oldboy i had very high expectations of br br i anticipated some awkward plot sequences with our anti hero known as priest sang hyeon and was very impressed by his performance as a holy man who is forced into this of being humane and his thirst as a vampire spoiler after the initial premise of him surviving the blood transfusion he starts to crave blood and discovers his super strength and his flying ability the screen shots do his transition phase without overbearing on exposition he starts drinking the blood of the dying and those who wish to be for moral reasons the oft tragic and dysfunctional love affair the priest has with the manipulative tae joo is very riveting as they are played by the ho song and actress ok vin kim the special effects are properly placed in the backdrop and while it doesn't offer anything new in the ways of stunts and cgi it didn't impose itself into the plot driven and character developed premise the story and the pivotal plot points are very perverse and grotesque yet very original in its own korean style br br there aren't many negatives i can say about sometimes i ask myself if the priests transition phase could have showed more of the priest having an emotional crisis with his transformation but then again this would have made the movie 3 hours long the movie was long to begin with on the same token vampires really don't have much in the way of expressing emotions to begin with as mentioned before this movie is very tragic so don't expect anything hopeful while watching this br br overall is delightfully dark morbid and original i strongly recommend this movie for serious viewers who are past the teenage phase of twilight this is definitely the korean answer to the swedish let the right one in which is also a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9480394721031189 Review: at the same time john russell was playing ranch owner nathan trying to free his no good brother claude from sheriff john wayne in rio bravo he was working the other side of the law on television these years were probably the high point of russell's career his most noted screen role and his most famous television role marshal dan troop of in lawman br br russell kept law and order in the same way that james did it in dodge city on unlike never developed the all the minor characters that gave you the feel of dodge city at the time instead it concentrated on russell taking care of business and learning the business of law to his eager young deputy peter brown br br brown played deputy johnny mckay who was a most respectful young man constantly referring to his boss as mr troop he was pretty handy with a shooting iron but was inclined to be impulsive good thing marshal troop was around br br the other series regular was the kitty russell of lily played by castle this is where lawman most resembled there was an unspoken understanding between russell and castle that even the smallest of children couldn't have missed and i wasn't the smallest of children when lawman was in first run br br sadly castle developed substance abuse problems after run ended i remember a small marked her passing in the first half of the seventies she was one beautiful woman br br lawman was good no nonsense western from that golden era of the adult television western it was one of the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.940777063369751 Review: the theme song often goes through my head after all these years i was never much of a tv watcher probably because i was just entering my busy teen years when my family bought our first set in 1948 and it never became part of my life but from the first episode of lawman i was hooked and it is the only tv show i've ever scheduled my week around br br intelligent believable well written and well acted and john russell is still to me the most beautiful man i ever saw peter brown was no dog either o br br i agree that it is one of the most underrated tv series of all time i hope i can find some episodes for my grandchildren to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818265438079834 Review: johnny crawford is great in this movie of a troubled teen coming of age in a generation that was in the middle of a cultural and spiritual billy graham does a good job of portraying life in this sweet sometimes corny but all the way sincere flick he gives us a look at not only the social scene but gives good solid advice that holds true today about morals decisions the generation gap teen dating some of the statistics that are given in this movie are astounding they sound like today's just to see billy in his younger days is worth seeing it's an awesome movie it made me realize that human nature does not change even though hair fashion and language may change humans are still struggling with the same issues they have been struggling with for thousands of years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719407558441162 Review: subject matter quantum physics and stephen hawking br br soundtrack phillip glass br br have i died and gone to heaven br br you will be Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4361073970794678 Review: an introspective look at the relationship between hawking and the space time this film the and laws and there relation to theory of general br br the film is directed exposing details of the man hawking as well as his work black holes interviews with his family are a little too long so sadly there is less development of his theories and ideas br br a philip glass soundtrack superbly compliments the film only one other man could compose such haunting melodies jean michel br br overall i would highly recommend this movie on the basis of of and his adequate explanation of an event horizon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740317463874817 Review: stephen hawking has one of the greatest minds or if that's too simplistic to coin for him one of the most curious and daring that also happens to be trapped in a body crippled by a disease that leaves him in a wheelchair and a computer to communicate perhaps i didn't know enough about hawking going in i always knew him as guy speaking like a computer who knows a lot about like the universe and stuff you that he is british that he was a rather normal kid and perhaps most remarkably the disease that could have possibly left him dead at 21 put him in the position of putting his life in focus br br according to errol equally curious and coolly visually dazzling portrait in a brief history of time hawking was already brilliant in when other oxford students were faced with daunting he answered more than three times the amount in an time but when faced with challenges mostly from other theories by other scientists he back with his own beneath some of the complex scientific talk and if you got any less than a b in like me you'll need to keep your ears especially up in explanations of possible infinity or the of the black hole there's a human being who just wants to enjoy his goose on his birthday br br morris captures hawking just right for those who can't get enough of his theories on how particles may be going in and out of a black hole or if there is even a creator or not depending on how much one takes into account einstein and time but he also captures the back story on the man and his condition which creates this as something much more interesting than if morris had done one or the other too much talk about the would make one's head hurt and too much about his personal life and one might wonder what all the fuss is about this bloke who's book of the film's title was on lists for over five years br br almost in spite of his appearance hawking defines what it is to be a conscious entity in a universe which he observes he won't be apart of if and when the universe goes another 10 billion years from now through it all in a brief history of time we get a glimpse of a genius and his humility not to mention his colleagues and ten cents here and there through an and thought process of the universe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96923828125 Review: a brief history of time the content of this documentary is fascinating the thoughts provoking and the man brilliant yet i had a hard time enjoying this documentary br br the way the family members and professors are interviewed feels so unnatural these members were interviewed on specifically built sets and were directed uncomfortably mostly their accounts came across as very acted and directed the deliberate non inclusion of asked questions manipulates the given information into a very harsh and impersonal format br br i do not know who are for the interviewing but they did a dreadful job and with that took away from the viewing experience br br overall still a fascinating documentary well worth seeing if only for the interesting concepts presented Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9388277530670166 Review: stephen is a genius he is the king of geniuses watching this movie makes me feel dumb but it's a great movie not highly entertaining but very very intriguing the movie centers around wheelchair bound stephen a man who makes einstein look average and his theories and scientific discoveries about the universe time the galaxy and black holes everyone at sometime or another during a really intense high comes to a moment when they think got the universe and the figured out and they swear as soon as they sober up they'll write it all down well here is a man who actually held that feeling for more then six hours here is a man who despite suffering from lou disease has become the greatest mind the world has yet seen watch this and listen in on how he has theories on black holes awesome you won't be the same after you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9743531942367554 Review: i have been a huge errol morris fan ever since i saw thin blue line and heard it saved a life to date this movie is his best piece of work br br the plot is a mixing of stephen book of the same title intertwined with the man's life the story is told through interviews with family friends and himself br br don't be fooled it totally sounds boring but the whole package is dynamic and thought provoking the blending of life and theories is seamless and thoroughly entertaining i was particularly moved at how well they this genius and man tho physically powerless greatness and brilliance is into a real live human being that we are allowed to laugh at and aw over at the same time br br find this movie watch it and enjoy and if the studio who owns this picture reads this a 15 year anniversary edition would be perfect now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829955697059631 Review: based on stephen a brief history of time this amazing film by morris documents the the life and work of one of the greatest minds in the history of he has contributed more to science despite his disease than an able bodied scientist could only dream of br br the film begins by telling of childhood and how he was a poor student that was bright he his way through college and university where he was diagnosed with the disease that would take away normal functions of his body but would allow him to continue living and thinking perfectly br br morris discusses how the brilliant mind of stephen developed from childhood to the present at one point his mother tells how when she was pregnant she bought a to read while in the hospital hawking himself narrates the timeline of his discoveries while morris interviews close friends and colleagues whom have been lucky enough to befriend the magnificent man br br he tells how he was first intrigued by the discovery that the universe was expanding similar to how a star would expand we also know that stars eventually die and become what is now known as black holes if this is the case will the universe not too begin to contract itself until we reach the big as hawking puts it and when the universe does begin to will time not reverse when posed this question i began to think that death may not be the end perhaps one day time will go backwards and our death will become our rebirth and our birth our death the universe is one big cycle just like everything else in life br br this is what hawking is telling us everything in the universe itself this is completely logical and can make your mind wonder in a million directions pondering it this is why i love this film and why it is a must see an 11 out of 10 morris never ceases Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785433411598206 Review: i hate vampire movies with that said this one was very interesting to me i do want to point out one thing tho literally means bat in korean and we all know that in many classic vampire stories you see count dracula or vampires turning into a bat and fly away or we also know that bats are that can fly thus many them to be exceptional as i watched the film i realized that the theme of bat is deeply embedded in this movie more than just to make the bat vampire connection br br of human nature if you ever read there is this one fable where and birds are fighting and a bat just can't seem to take a side and it tries to play both sides to his advantage and birds find out what this bat has been doing and the bat out of their lands at the end of the story br br the two sides of human nature are constantly at battle throughout the film ex sang blind priest friend sang effort to thirst and his sexual desire tae ju playing both sides her ordinary boring life vs her thrill seeking vampire adventure etc won't ruin too much u have to watch the film and this theme is beautifully presented on a plate with delicious sides of romance sex violence religion dark comedy tragedy vengeance you name it br br i feel like many would find this movie boring and too long but this film is very fresh and new something that i haven't seen yet i wouldn't say this is park's best work but it is mos def the strangest to comprehend yet darkly intriguing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798585176467896 Review: a brief history of time is not only a documentary on the beginning and the ending of the universal and reality as we know it this is a story about the man and the genius known as stephen hawking it is his story that reflects the story of time and change throughout the history of the universal the style of the documentary editing style of the interviews begin and end with a quick fade to black almost like blinking in between segments and interviews the documentary gives you an odd feeling like this is the view point of stephen hawking and not the eye of the camera the running time is only a little longer than an hour it is a short story then again its subject matter could be talked about for days and days an interesting and proud story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8760933876037598 Review: warning may contain some minor spoilers br br hard to say anything bad about this movie except for one thing br br you don't get to see it much anymore then again maybe that's because you have to be home in the morning or at 3 am to catch it the fox movie channel br br too bad for this is another gem lost to time clifton webb takes his patented sour know it all demeanor he had perfected as lynn sitting pretty and sequels and turns boy' br br actually it's like this br br webb plays robert jordan the host of a sunday children's educational program that is losing audience share and the network breaks it to him that he needs to do something about it or else br br part of the problem may be due to the fact that the married host has no children br br but as such things happen the local church pastor needs a leader for an troop of boy scouts and finds a willing victim in the host so jordan he takes the position br br problem solved right br br wrong this being a movie there are other problems br br for example it turns out one of the scouts is the son of his boss at the tv station which causes a little friction especially since the kid is overweight has as well as an attitude br br and he is the more reasonable one br br also there is this cub scout mike george who wants to hang around being the type br br as it turns out the reason is that he has no folks of his own but is cared for by a relative who hasn't much time for him br br it is things like this that makes his job harder than expected br br all in all webb becomes more understanding of kids and not only saves his show but learns a rewarding lesson and eventually even adopts mike br br still a great movie after all these years Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7640359997749329 Review: robert jordan is a television star robert jordan likes things on time and properly executed in his world children are to be seen not heard so why would mr jordan want to become the master of a band of boy scouts ratings his staff figures that if learns how to interact with the youth they will be more inclined to watch his show of course watching jordan cope comprises most of the fun br br like mr and mr goes to college this one is sure to please br br anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this film please write to me at yahoo com Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5845328569412231 Review: robert jordan is a television star robert jordan likes things on time and properly executed in his world children are to be seen not heard so why would mr jordan want to become the master of a band of boy scouts ratings his staff figures that if learns how to interact with the youth they will be more inclined to watch his show of course watching jordan cope comprises most of the fun br br like mr and mr goes to college this one is sure to please br br anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this film please write to me at yahoo com Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5845328569412231 Review: robert jordan is a television star robert jordan likes things on time and properly executed in his world children are to be seen not heard so why would mr jordan want to become the master of a band of boy scouts ratings his staff figures that if learns how to interact with the youth they will be more inclined to watch his show of course watching jordan cope comprises most of the fun br br like mr and mr goes to college this one is sure to please br br anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this film please write to me at yahoo com Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5845328569412231 Review: this movie was never intended as a big budget film but was a cute little picture that pretty much anyone could enjoy it probably won't change your life but it is certainly charming and engaging br br clifton webb plays a that's certainly not new who has a tv however his ratings are failing and he is worried about cancellation so he decides maybe he is too out of touch with kids as he and his wife have none of their own so he volunteers as a and regrets doing this almost immediately remember he is a and doesn't particularly like kids to make things worse one of the kids really likes him and follows him like a lost puppy no matter how he acts towards the kid the child just wants to spend time with him the kid is cute and nearly steals the show all by himself br br what happens next and the twists and turns of the movie are something you'll just have to find out for yourself understand that this is a light cute and yet not cloying movie you'll probably enjoy Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6636344194412231 Review: a middle aged man robert jordan set in his ways takes on a boy scout troop after his predecessor leaves under jordan takes on the pack mostly to learn what the boys like so he can revive his radio program which is losing it's appeal to the younger set he has a rough go at first with the boys especially so with mike an 8 year old who forms an attachment for the older man which is anything but do things work out for jordan and the scouts check out this entertaining and amusing film from the old days Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.948530912399292 Review: clifton webb as mr is one of the all time greats for comedy and remembering an innocence now diminished in the world i cannot understand why the networks like american movie classics and such do not show this movie although i have requested it time and again br br this movie should be shown to children now for its portrayal of loyalty respect dedication and resolve to achieve the best possible on an individual basis there is so much low self esteem talked about in present daily lives but this movie among many many others would be a wonderful learning tool for the present day younger generation to see what can be accomplished by common sense and decency and pride in yourself and your achievements to better yourself sad that this type of movie does not appeal to modern audiences it certainly appealed to us generation of yesterday old lessons are universal and timeless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730312824249268 Review: i saw this mini movie when it first aired and loved it it kinda funny to see how far people will go for money it's also funny to see how much a boyfriend can be whipped whipped enough to kill i think the cast was great especially the character kristin without her smooth talking and deceptive looks the movie would have not been the same br br i never use to watch usa but now it is one of my stations br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9344769716262817 Review: a proof that it's not necessary for a movie to have a deep many layered story and other sophisticated elements to be a good movie even if the story could be expanded in many directions especially in more sociological way people lust for money it seems that it's perfect just the way it is through many sudden changes it takes the spectator to the end without any unnecessary complications and without letting the spectator taking the eyes of the screen br br but the acting for me isn't so good with the exception of lindsey the others were average or even worst in some scenes they just empty stared in front of themselves for exception of lindsey which was more convincing it's a really simple movie for just laying back and enjoying br br 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.876327633857727 Review: we all know what chan wook park can do if you haven't seen oldboy or the sympathy trilogy for that matter you are missing out on some of the best films made this century but i'm not here to talk about them i'm here to talk about thirst br br this movie is not what you would expect yes it is a vampire movie but at the same time it is also a very twisted tale of romance between a priest and a young girl i wont get into the synopsis you can read that above but instead tell you what this movie has to offer chan wook park is a master of cinematography and this movie is no exception with some very surreal scenes backed by intense lighting he sets the mood perfectly in almost every scene the movie does start a bit slow but i felt this was necessary to build a relationship with the characters once things start moving along it almost never lets up until the credits roll thirst is predominantly a love story but not in the same sense that you would think the relationship between the lead characters is very intense but at the same time almost disturbing chan wook park is no stranger to controversy as we know and this film touches on taboo almost as much as oldboy the end scene is by far the most powerful in the movie and perhaps one of the best conclusions to a film i have seen br br overall this is an exceptional film that i feel all movie buffs should see it is an exciting and admittedly different take on the world of vampires and the romance is far from sappy or boring this movie is gritty selfless and beautiful in all the wrong ways obviously it is not for everyone but chances are if you are reading this review you are already interested see it do not hesitate Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8346368670463562 Review: the man with the golden arm otto preminger's controversial panoramic crime drama plays itself out among the mental descriptions of its living and occupants in rhythmic arrangement opening the film a closeup from within a bar of frankie looking in through the window already tells us to the prominence that the protagonist's subjective experience will grasp pulled in the direction of increasingly spaces the film shuts itself off as the local long drawn out poker game shuts itself from the daylight bolts itself in as sinatra's frankie machine has himself locked in a room in the celebrated scene of his harrowing struggle to overcome his habit in into the shapes and faces of its jazzy urban haven the visual traffic in the man with the golden arm skewed psychological circumstances forming an overpowering environment as maintained by the recurring tracking shots into closeups of frankie's eyes br br the grace of this fiery drama striking as early as the exciting opening crane shot displays the command over the world that studio production allows the wonderfully dilapidated urban sets define an independent place with no beginnings or ends an state the sort that in reality hardly last as long as this row seems to before being or leveled the flair of certain performances particularly robert as the wonderfully named underworld gambling boss and arnold as frankie's trusty four eyed becomes this fiery surreal feature pleasingly the premise of drug addiction sinatra's powerhouse performance elmer infectious forceful jazz score and saul famous influential and controversial opening sequence centering on the animated paper cut out of a heroin arm that in its era the man with the golden arm forward upon the cause for realism in the still hollywood it is impressionistic and subjective as i say but its intent its force and its spirit are much closer to home br br what me the most in this film is its aspect as a gangster film it has the illegal card games short cons the fights the guns the double crosses characters on the lam a femme fatale a stunningly sexy gun moll the shady and urban landscape but it does more than exploit this environment for entertainment really it is the perfect environment and genre in which to tell this story a crime ridden urban where it's all too comfortable to escape through a bottle or two or three or four or drugs a dose that really just functions to keep one in obscurity from any enlightenment and all the clear scenarios the world could bid Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7680613398551941 Review: but quite dated today otto preminger made this movie without the certificate of approval that was needed then it was enormously courageous and risky as he could have lost his investment and future br br the film is not true to the wonderful book and is unfortunately br br frank sinatra and i've never been a fan playing frankie machine is astonishing in his performance one forgets it is frank up there the level of realism he brings to the role of a drug addict has to be seen to be believed br br kim novak eternally gorgeous and talented does not disappoint in the role of the devoted outsider always there for frankie br br supporting roles particularly a young handsome and talented mc gavin are faultless br br eleanor parker playing frankie's wife is hopelessly inept she swings from irritating to melodramatic and is far too over the top a forgettable performance br br the stagey cheap settings are appalling as if a firm of wind would blow the whole tacky painted over the horizon almost laughable at times in their tawdry cheapness br br the music was irritating so at times as if each nuance of the script example when louie is getting frankie his fix out of a drawer had to be underscored at a high level br br 7 out of 10 sinatra truly deserved his oscar nomination worth seeing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6246943473815918 Review: the moon is blue director otto preminger tackled even more taboo subject matter in his controversial 1955 release the man with the golden arm whereas he had the motion picture association of america with his use of the words virgin and mistress in his mild 1953 comedy the moon is blue preminger went far beyond what any movie had attempted with the man with the golden arm since dick powell made his law and order epic to the ends of the earth 1946 about the international traffic in narcotics based on nelson novel that won the 1950 national book award this gritty uncompromising minute black white melodrama deals with heroin addiction initially when preminger's film came out the motion picture association of america would not issue its seal of approval because the filmmakers depicted addiction to narcotics this groundbreaking film qualified as the first major motion picture to handle narcotics from the dope perspective and actually showed the that junkies to shoot up heroin the production code that filmmakers must refrain from showing characters using illicit narcotics nevertheless united artists released this unique frank sinatra picture and it grossed over 4 million dollars br br the critical and commercial success of the man with the golden arm the production code as a result the mpaa the code so that filmmakers could delve into other taboo subjects such as drug abuse kidnapping abortion and prostitution the film received three academy award nominations oscar nominations went to sinatra for best acting joseph c wright and for best art direction set decoration black and white and elmer bernstein for best music scoring of a dramatic or comedy picture indeed elmer bernstein made a name for himself with his jazzy score the producers had thought about casting marlon brando in the title role but sinatra beat brando to the punch eleanor parker kim novak arnold darren mcgavin and robert strauss co starred with ole blue eyes mcgavin was particularly memorable as a sleazy heroin dealer while eleanor parker played the protagonist's wife with a dark deep secret of her own that comes as quite a shock br br the man with the golden arm refers to protagonist frankie ability to manipulate a deck of cards frankie deals cards for zero robert strauss of 17 but he has been out of chicago for the last six months in a federal narcotics hospital recovering from heroin addiction not only has frankie the habit but he also has learned how to play the drums and plans to embark of a music career optimistic as frank is about his future he finds himself facing his past all over again when he returns to his old stomping grounds wants him to deal for him again and nifty louie darren mcgavin of counter attack tries to induce him to resume his heroin usage meanwhile frankie comes home to his wheel chair bound wife eleanor parker of escape from fort bravo who manipulates him with guilt frankie was drunk when he had a car accident and wound up in a wheel chair frankie shows up with high hopes and a drum set but sees no future for him as a musician and urges to go back to work for frankie plans to visit a music promoting and one of his own friends arnold of my sister eileen a business suit from a department store for frankie after frankie refuses to work for because he is going to see musical agent harry lane will wright of the wild one turns both frank and into the police meanwhile gets department store to drop the charges the suit was worth 37 00 frankie agrees to resume dealing for and the hustler him out not long afterward despite his resolution to heroin use frankie breaks down and pays louie the 2 00 for a fix br br eventually frankie meets harry lane and lane warns him that he is catches frankie shooting up that he will have nothing to do with him what poor frankie doesn't know is that has recovered her ability to walk but she uses his guilt about the accident to hold on to him is also jealous of her downstairs neighbor molly kim novak of picnic frankie's former sweetheart who drinks at a nearby strip bar called the safari club when complains about that frankie gives her practicing on his drum set frankie moves them downstairs into apartment and louie are planning a big poker game with sam george e stone of guys and dolls and williams george of gunfight at the o k two big time who have heard about frank and his legendary arm ' and louie persuade a reluctant frankie to deal for 250 after an early winning streak frankie starts losing and he cannot reverse his bad luck in fact frankie spends about two days dealing exhausted his nerves shot and desperate for a fix he falls apart on the second day and and williams catch him cheating louie refuses to give frankie a fix so frankie knocks him out and his apartment for the heroin br br preminger pulls no punches in the man with the golden arm and the film is pretty none of the characters here are remotely sympathetic essentially they are either or sinatra gives another dynamite performance as does mcgavin and parker to be sure the man with the golden arm has lost much of its impact in the 50 or more years but it still ranks as a landmark film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9141596555709839 Review: a truly excellent look at the world and the realities of being a heroin addict the movie is one that will hit much too close to home to those who were involved in the drug culture and have knowledge of what being or being around a heroin addict really is good movie which will never truly be outdated excellent performances by all involved and the minimalist set is preminger's way of showing how bleak a world can become worth a look an education of sorts the golden arm is a worried look at the truth of the underground life of pain a junkie lives in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828381538391113 Review: just getting released from a six month drug program and having served his time for dealing cards in illegal gambling card games frankie machine frank sinatra has high hopes for going clean and finding a new life as a big band drummer however upon returning to his old crime ridden chicago neighborhood he soon finds the pressure mounting from those around him including his wheelchair ridden wife eleanor parker to return to the old money making dealer lifestyle that first got him started on the path of self destruction that is being an heroin addict br br it's very rare that a film has so many great character performances as this one does frank sinatra is superb as frankie machine and realistically portrays the symptoms of a drug addict going through withdrawal arguably better than anyone else had ever been done before him sinatra seems to possess a keen understanding and awareness of his character here and expresses the constant battle for control over his own life that is forever going on inside the heart of the man that is frankie machine parker as his crippled wife wants to possess frankie forever to have him deal to make good money so as to take care of her and pay her ever mounting medical bills she seems terrified by anything she sees as a threat to her control over him such as the freedom the life of a drummer might offer or anything that might change the status quo between them br br molly kim novak a girl who lives in the same building and seems to possess real strong genuine feelings for frankie having no desire to control him but only to help him proves the best thing frankie has going for him in the world if he can just stay straight long enough to wake up and realize it darren mcgavin as the heroin drug louie however is always there just waiting in the wings knowing just the right buttons to push just the thing to say to get a former addict to back to that old habit one profitable to louie but deadly for the addict br br the setting too seems to take on a life of its own constantly dark gritty seedy and crime ridden with nowhere near enough positive things to look forward to in life a place where it's all too easy to escape via a bottle or drugs a quick fix that's truly no fix at all but only works to keep one in the dark away from the daylight and all the bright prospects the world might have to offer it's a neat touch that when frankie is on the right track the setting always seems brighter than when he's headed down the wrong road while some argue it is a bit dated to me this is a gritty film featuring a realistic inner war within a man for control over his own fate one that features very strong character performances by all involved given that the man with the golden arm gets my highest possible recommendation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733086824417114 Review: i saw this movie about 12 years ago and i can still remember it as if i just saw it recently that is how much this movie has affected me br br considering this is a movie from the 50's i think it was ahead of its time it surprised me as in how it maintains its integrity in this subject some might have considered taboo back then very realistic in showing the tumultuous and journey that an addict chooses to embark on one can only imagine how the audiences were affected by the realism of this movie back in those days br br i personally think is was one of frank sinatra's top five performances in the big screen br br when others are discussing movies dealing with mental illness and or addiction i always recommend the man with the golden arm as one of the top five to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978630006313324 Review: star rating saturday night friday night friday morning sunday night monday morning br br one time heroin addict frankie machine frank sinatra gets out of prison to his bumbling partner arnold needy cripple of a wife eleanor parker and bit on the side molly kim novak he's trying to make it big as a drummer in a band but until his big break comes along he's stuck doing the only other thing he was any good at other than being a junkie dealing cards in high stakes games and try as he might even prison hasn't cured him of his addiction to the devil's drug causing him to lie to and deceive all those around him and driving him to desperate measures to feed his habit his yearning to come off it is his only motivation towards a happy ending br br when people think of frank sinatra they generally think of classic high pitched songs like under my skin new york new york and it had to be you but lest anyone forget he was actually a renowned actor too and if his performance in the acclaimed from here to eternity wasn't enough he will also be remembered for this cutting edge drama dealing with what was at the time the ultra taboo subject of drug abuse br br the film is often listed as one of the first to feature graphic heroin use probably the reason behind the 15 certificate in a time when it was a subject that was still very much pushed underground in his portrayal of the main protagonist sinatra is fine perfectly conveying the despair desperation and sincerity of a man losing every second chance that is being given to him his cold turkey scene is much more intense than ewan in trainspotting the first co star to make an impression is parker as demanding needy cripple of a wife using her husband's guilt and sense of duty to all the effect she can novak as his secret lover still manages some strong moments but is less of a star than parker does his usual comic relief thing as the bumbling sidekick who trails the leading man around with his new york accent br br director otto preminger does allow the pace to drag a bit sometimes but this is still a powerfully absorbing film all the way with plenty of unexpected twists and turns and which should be admired for being one of the first films to bring such a grim subject so powerfully to life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981642484664917 Review: the man with the golden arm was one of the first films to have as its main topic and in some respects the message the tragedy of heroin addiction it's nowhere near a great film but its importance lies in otto preminger's dedication to making it feel real and on the edge of melodrama and naturalism what i liked is that it's not so much an expose of junkies if you want the best expose of that read naked lunch if you can get through it anyway besides the point but the nature of the urban environment frankie machine lives he expects after he gets out of prison for dealing to go on the straight and narrow to become a drummer in a band and make it legit as a musician but he has his crippled wife who can't work and needs money and often complains and then there's the old neighborhood he can't escape seeing louie darren mcgavin who is still doing back room card games and yes pushing dope like mean streets it's hard to escape the unless you leave br br but then again it's hard for frankie machine not to try and operate naturally in this urban quarter it's just that he can't escape the temptation of junk when he's on a phony theft charge with his friend he sees a junkie freaking out and it puts back the fear of going back on into his clean self and frankie is sinatra and i can't see anyone else who could've played him even original choice brando he fits into the neighborhood and seems like the kind of guy who should be a step ahead of the game but there's also a vulnerability to sinatra that he pulls out wonderfully and by the time we see him going in apartment it's believable even if it's not the kind of thing those from generation would think of heroin i e trainspotting and certainly requiem for a dream if for nothing else you want to watch the movie to see what happens to sinatra as this character br br the flaws however come in some of the other performances though it's a little tricky eleanor parker seems to be overacting for a good portion of the movie fooling frankie that she's really crippled when in reality she can walk and is fooling him for one reason or another but then it becomes clearer as it goes along she's supposed to be nuts and nuts with jealousy and on that level it starts to get better meanwhile kim novak is good though not vertigo worthy as the possible girl in the side but more like the voice of reason in the story then there's a detective who might be one of the most one note characters performances ever and also frankie's nerdy friend and the characters of louie and and they're all played as one might expect them to actually mcgavin is better than ok as far as casting other talent around sinatra preminger doesn't do all that great and frankly some scenes kind of fall flat br br but there's a lot of fascination in the man with the golden arm and not just as some dated piece of sociological interest it works as compelling drama and as a message piece conveyed without being preachy or campy it's a genuine article just not exceptional Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7191250324249268 Review: great book great movie great soundtrack frank sinatra shows in this movie that when he wanted to put the effort in he could act the ending is a bit schmaltzy but for the time it's understandable the studio wanted a happy ending the graphic nature of the heroin addiction groundbreaking for the period is a plus add the terrific soundtrack and you've got one of the great american movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827136993408203 Review: a dark and painful look at the perils of drug addiction sinatra is wonderful in this film just watching his frenzied writhing and screaming and destructive rage near the end of the film is enough to make anyone think twice about trying heroin maybe they should show this to kids in health class instead of the mindless drivel we are compelled to endure year after year br br it's the story of a man who is simply trying to make a new clean life for himself after being in prison trying to rid himself of his drug habit and his job of dealing cards in illegal gambling operations who is pulled down pulled back into the muck by the evils of human nature he is being taken advantage of by his employers the drug dealers and even his enigmatic crafty yet stupid wife br br even if you didn't like the film itself it's worth seeing just for the soundtrack it's all heavy swinging jazz with large drum and brass sections this with its groovy yet slightly sinister sound helps set the mood along with the grinning drug and card dealers who always seem to like around frankie machine br br i recommend this to anyone especially if you like film noir suits or jazz Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719773530960083 Review: i'm the first to recognize that chan wook park's thirst is exceptionally well made but spending over two hours with tae joo ok vin kim is enough for anyone to tolerate for such a length of time sang hyeon kang ho song is a priest to volunteer for experimental studies on those willing to subject themselves to concerning a specific virus which kills instead of legitimately dying hyeon becomes a vampire always yearning for the blood gives for him to fight off an infectious disease which returns causing the symptoms which flat lined him to begin with bumps and the body blood sunlight as is known in the vampire genre causes torturous death if exposed to hyeon for a length of time hyeon falls in lust with tae joo the wife of sickly childhood friend kang woo ha shin tae joo was taken in by mrs ra kim regarded as a puppy and practically used as a domestic animal to be ordered around ta joo is miserable in this situation and begins a torrid affair she with hyeon soon manipulating him into perhaps killing kang woo by having him believe she's a victim of abuse his hyeon dives into the relationship with tae joo soon a willing participant in killing kang woo this incident which tae woo contributed to using a boat in the middle of a lake both proceeded to burying him underwater tae woo keeping him kang woo from re as he attempted to re enter will haunt both as circumstances arise with kang woo missing hyeon got rid of him where police would not find his corpse soon mrs ra suffers a stroke though one finger and the ability to blink her eyes contribute mightily as the story progresses showing that she more aware than they are led to believe and hyeon gives tae joo a special birthday gift vampirism in doing so hyeon has created a monster tae joo admits though a slip of the tongue that in fact kang woo never hurt her and as she for blood it is soon realized that killing for a supply doesn't bother her morally or psychologically tae joo becomes such a hand full hyeon has to take desperate measures if he is to stop such a menace to society himself included br br i will say that thirst is one of the best horror films i've seen regarding 2009 it's a methodical approach park takes and we are led down a dark road with hyeon and tae joo as they commit terrible deeds with nothing positive ever to come from their unholy union innocent people die because of love what once was lust shifts into an obsessive love by the end for tae joo and it will cease to end if he doesn't make a painful choice we see inside their heads their souls and it isn't always pretty 2 hours with them can be quite exhausting but credit to the director for pulling no punches in regards to devious behavior and how the powers of vampirism can be given to the wrong people hyeon seen as a rather pleasant soul at the opening accepts hell for tae joo so one could look at thirst as a unique love story but not exactly a healthy one br br in regards to the violence while park does have a tendency to pull away from extremely graphic details there's enough sadism involved to perhaps turn the stomach a bit at the very least the way the violence is carried out may be certain to leave a lasting impact the sexual situations between hyeon and tae joo can be pretty heated and erotic while also sordid and morally reprehensible the movie i think is still quite a complex examination of the lengths one will go to remain attached to an object of affection lust Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9477331638336182 Review: from the crash of the opening theme the man with the golden arm is classic 1950's entertainment no subtlety here frank comes home from prison with a monkey on his back and goes right back to the old neighborhood where the old still this is a tale of his dark ride with all of his emotional baggage intact the performances are all a bit but that's part of the fun of watching darren mcgavin and arnold are unforgettable and almost steal the show this and the manchurian candidate are the two greatest chairman of the board films in my humble opinion don't miss either one of them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9414242506027222 Review: a truly excellent look at the world and the realities of being a heroin addict the movie is one that will hit much too close to home to those who were involved in the drug culture and have knowledge of what being or being around a heroin addict really is good movie which will never truly be outdated excellent performances by all involved and the minimalist set is preminger's way of showing how bleak a world can become worth a look an education of sorts the golden arm is a worried look at the truth of the underground life of pain a junkie lives in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828381538391113 Review: great little ground breaking movie in 1955 about an important subject br br i wasn't expecting much from sinatra's performance and was pleasantly surprised by it loved kim novak she was gorgeous br br loved the jazz score by elmer bernstein as great as that by for bullitt i am very surprised it doesn't seem available on cd if anyone knows about the on any other format they should post it here somewhere br br preminger's direction was as usual borderline flawless br br haven't read nelson novel nor have any idea how faithful the screenplay was to it the subplot of frankie as a hot card dealer was a bit of a surprise too as were a few other things but see for yourself it's very much worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9506145715713501 Review: spoiler in fifth paragraph this was an amazingly frank uh huh uh huh picture for 1955 otto preminger and carlyle productions took a chance by making it the motion picture association of america at a film that openly shows a a full of heroin into his arm frank sinatra took a chance both on playing an addicted musician and at falling flat on his face in a role that required at least twice as much acting as he'd ever done all in all these paid off the movie is a classic though it's not perfect br br nelson novel may be great but it has far too much going on to fit comfortably into a two hour movie 'the man with the golden is minutes and often feels much longer however in my opinion it's not just frankie machine sinatra that makes the film but the other characters and their sub plots all involving frankie ultimately it's not just frankie who has the addiction everyone and everything seems to be dependent on him and he feels it when the pressure gets to be too much the drums start pounding on the soundtrack and frankie steps across the street with his well dressed friend louie br br it's an exaggeration to say that frank sinatra's music career was ever really in the but in the early 50's he was in limbo between his days touring with big bands and the las vegas era here to established him as a serious actor and his career as a singer as well but 'the man with the golden was still a significant challenge the whole show sinks or swims with his performance he pulls it off with such skill that for several minutes at a time i forgot i was watching frank sinatra he must have known musicians and exploited that knowledge to the utmost br br set side by side with billy wilder's masterpiece 'the lost there is more emphasis on the sociological causes of addiction in 'the man with the golden arm ' whereas don ray milland in 'the lost seems to struggle mostly against himself frankie machine is by external forces and he takes refuge in the needle neither approach is wholly right or wrong mostly because addiction is impossible to fully explain but it seems like this film might have benefited from a little more insight into frankie's internal struggle br br spoiler one of the problems i have with this film is the clichéd reliance on quitting cold turkey i realize that 'the man with the golden was probably setting the trend rather than following it but that doesn't make it any better in the beginning of the movie frankie has to all appearances kicked his habit with the help of a doctor and a treatment facility of some sort naturally the drama of the film requires that he but i found the all american ideal that a man has to face his problems alone or maybe with the help of a good woman out of place here going cold turkey and riding off into the sunset with kim novak seemed too unrealistic the end of 'the lost was similar but in my opinion was a little less rosy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21136468648910522 Review: lots of scenes and dialogue are flat out goofy but when you add it all up i e daily cycle from depressing to depressing bar to depressing burlesque hall to depressing smoke filled poker games and back home again you get a weird sense that somebody somewhere is trying to give a faithful depiction of the life circa 1955 whether it's sinatra who obviously would have bumped up against this type of character growing up in and working in numerous bands or preminger who uses the soundtrack and the frankie subtext to slip the interior past the hays code cage you get a good companion piece to on the waterfront which was filmed almost exactly the same time sort of a faux realist work that leaves you realistically wondering how deep the drug culture is embedded in american life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825029373168945 Review: otto preminger was one of the great maverick film directors like john huston he was a character from one of his own movies like mr huston he was a wonderful ham who slipped in and out of performance at random but the final product of his was unmistakably his own with a few exceptions films are now made by corporations not individuals and as a result are usually highly polished a product in much the same way as a golf ball a tin of dog food or a motor car is a product the involvement of human beings in the process is almost incidental such is the appetite for the product that there appears no end to the line of well finished glossy superficially entertaining but ultimately empty films that flood the countless tv channels and movie there is no time for a man like mr preminger to stand a little apart from the torrent of product and craft a personal work of art of course there has always been the art for sake money for christ's sake in film making but now has in all but name been to cutting room floor today otto preminger would be lucky to get a job delivering in hollywood half a century ago having made the hugely influential laura where the sidewalk ends and the moon is blue he set about filming nelson controversial novel the man with the golden arm in his eccentric and manner rather than take his camera out onto the streets he stayed in the studio and used stylised almost expressionistic sets quirky casting mr frank sinatra hot from his success in from here to eternity the young inexperienced but breathtakingly beautiful miss kim novak and mr arnold a man whose oddities were after his own heart and a remarkable era defining score by elmer bernstein featuring the cream of west coast an otto preminger film was always an all round experience to be considered as a whole rather than breaking it down into acting directing photography what appeared on the screen was preminger's vision his creation and his interpretation of novel not a film of novel any one of twenty competent hollywood hacks have produced that from the first hi hat beat that accompanies saul iconic title sequence we are drawn into preminger's take on what is nowadays called the life in truth a murky area occupied by junkies cops drug dealers stone jazz musicians their women and on the lines are blurred in the life and it's dog eats dog down there the inhabitants circle each other like sharks looking for a sign of weakness to be exploited frankie machine mr sinatra a professional card dealer ex junkie and aspiring jazz drummer is a born victim when things get tough he goes back to the needle although he kicks the habit by going cold turkey there are absolutely no that he won't go straight back on it further down the line mr sinatra's depiction of an addict in the throes of withdrawal has divided the critics but the fact of the matter is that even fifty years later most of us have probably never seen such a thing in real life so we don't know how accurate the portrayal is when i first saw the film in the late 50s i was very impressed watching it recently on video it seemed to put it hammy perhaps he is a victim of his own success as many actors subsequently doing cold turkey have with the passing of the years taken his performance and refined it somewhat arnold is outstanding as pal a performance he exceeded only in it's a mad mad mad mad world try and watch it on the big screen and view it as the cinematic vision of a true auteur a giant amongst today's otto preminger Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845513701438904 Review: frank sinatra has one of his best roles as a reformed heroin addict coming back to his chicago neighborhood after an extensive stay in a clinic he plans to stay off the drug and find work as a drummer but he can't avoid running into his old friends he had been arrested originally not for any drug related charge but because he was caught dealing in an illegal poker game his skill at poker has earned him the nickname of the man with the golden arm and the men who run the game one of them being his former heroin connection want him to deal again meanwhile frank has to take care of a woman whom he injured in a car accident eleanor parker and make up with his old girlfriend molly kim novak the film is great at putting us in sinatra's mental state when he feels sure of himself at the beginning of the film i felt good for him but when a promised phone call doesn't come one day he descends into depression and goes back on the smack later when he finally gets to audition he arrives completely strung out his embarrassment when he can't play the correct beat is devastating he had such big dreams and the other musicians don't even pay him a bit of attention as he rushes out of the room the film moves quickly and it shows drug problem in a realistic light without turning into a social message picture the actors are uniformly fine elmer score is one of the best of its time the only thing i don't like about the film is the ending br br spoilers br br although i really like the character of and parker is very good in the film they could have done a little more to fill in her backstory the ending is a little too pat while there is surely pathos that will remain with the characters after the film closes death ties up all the loose ends a bit too neatly frank is free to love molly and he won't go to jail also his dealer is dead so at least the immediate threat is gone well i guess in hollywood there's always a desire to tie everything up in a neat little package it the film a little but as it stands it's still one of the best and most adult movies about drug addiction i can think of 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994988203048706 Review: if you like your films to pull your emotions out of you if you like your films with a guy you can root for and relate to if you like your films in black and white you gotta see this film watch it from start to finish because you don't want to miss a beat it is sometimes slow and it makes you wonder when something is going to happen then when the plot begins to unfold you will be on the edge of your seat i know i was my mother told me about this film as our family had some of the same things going on in it as the film does we loved frankie who plays the lead convincingly what ever you think about frank sinatra put that aside in the film he is skinny and he doesn't sing so keep an open mind for the era it was made in it tells a story that is still being told today in homes all across the nation and quite possibly the world please watch if you like older films give this one a try Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590139389038086 Review: frank sinatra took this role chewed it up with the rest of the scenery and spat it out his way is stagey the ending is trite some of the scenes need a little more cutting but that's all it's great entertainment from start to finish and while you watch it you realise that sinatra that long dead had junkies gangster card games and the whole us urban hustle thing in his blood he didn't learn it from an acting coach there are all sorts of directorial touches to keep you amused and the non dated soundtrack cooks all the way the marathon card game beat goodfellas sopranos etc by forty years so it wasn't faithful to the book what movie is and i can't imagine it being remembered if brando had been let loose on it the cold turkey scenes would have been embarrassing instead of edgy convincing and moving with sinatra no one else has mentioned the seedy lazy cynical cops absolutely spot on and eleanor parker would have driven me to smack Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6339056491851807 Review: i have never been as surprised by a film that was this old only the treasure of the sierra holds up this well performance wise as someone that has seen heroin addiction first hand i was shocked at how realistic this film was frank sinatra's performance is completely uncompromising realistic and heart wrenching otto preminger's direction is perfect for the film with long takes and a very mobile camera br br kim novak's performance is good as is eleanor parker's in fact the entire supporting cast works very well with understated performances as this film's style the documentary style is part of what keeps this film up to date highly recommended br br 8 0 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925170540809631 Review: the priest into profound love and suffering showed not the result of love but the process of love and salvation has high beauty of human or vampire http co diary br br and the love of femme fatale is not notorious but lovely in taking the responsible death as a vampire she did not keep falling deep into the paradise lost but decided to leave human alone fragile but lovely femme fatale this movie made me think about suffering between human and vampire that far beyond priest and salvation also i thought about love adam was not so responsible for but this adam priest sacrificial and responsible to pick eve up from the paradise lost vampire's world another poem of adam eve paradise lost Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5962374806404114 Review: i am fifteen years old and have seen thirty three of sinatra's films not counting videos of tv shows and documentaries and have been unimpressed by only two of them the clouds roll by and the miracle of the bells don't really count however considering that in the first all he does is sing a magnificent ol' man river and in the latter he's not half bad only the picture is pathetic my favorite records radio shows tv shows and movies concerning sinatra change virtually every day everything taking on a different at each viewing and occasionally seeming the best thing he ever did and occasionally the worst until the cycle comes around again but there are a couple things that are beyond comparison when it comes to movies the man with the golden arm heads that list everybody who knows anything about sinatra knows he thought this was his best ever performance he was oscar nominated it was the first serious look at drug addiction etc etc the jazz score is unforgettable kim novak's likable despite a ludicrous accent eleanor parker is annoying and too dramatic the turtle like arnold is amusing the first time but more embarrassing every time out and darren mcgavin makes a wonderfully slimy drug dealer the sets are unconvincing at first glance it seems a peculiar mixed bag tossed together by the great otto preminger with an off center charm br br then you come to sinatra like everything else in his life other than music reports of his acting are divided in half directors like fred frank capra billy wilder stanley kramer martin scorsese peter bogdanovich and otto preminger all agreed that had sinatra worked as hard on his films as he did on singing he'd have been among the greatest actors in the world if not the greatest humphrey bogart even said this guy has the most natural acting talent i've ever seen not bad for a man who never took an acting lesson in his life was at the same time producing the that would make him the greatest singer of the 20th century and did almost all his scenes in one take br br in direct conflict with all of this are those other reviews and biographies that sniff about what a lousy actor was this mr sinatra and how many bad movies he made the question will never be answered to everyone's satisfaction because controversy was among sinatra's greatest assets and both arguments were in a sense playing into his hand in any case at this time in this role sinatra is magnificent a reviewer said in the late fifties sinatra may not be the greatest actor in the world but there is none more fascinating to watch no matter what sinatra is doing in a film it's hard to take your eyes off him this of course is a charisma that i've only seen in a handful of other people orson welles richard burton marlon brando montgomery perhaps james cagney there's no real definition for it and it often makes it hard to figure out whether you're really enjoying a performance or just spellbound but that quality on display here is what makes the movie sinatra is downright riveting real intense decades and thousands of paper doll pop stars with something called quality like it or not this is a one man show with a few character actors hanging around in the background he covers every emotion with remarkable subtlety from sweet lonely tenderness with kim novak to the terrifying shock of frank sinatra frank sinatra and screaming in the agony of cold turkey sinatra was right this is his best performance no question br br i was eight when frank sinatra died i wasn't around for all the years of bobby and aweigh '' mr ava gardner and here to eternity albums with lamp posts and lovers kennedy vegas ring a ding ding and mia and reagan and concerts from madison square garden to south africa to the white house to the sands i can't say i like sinatra because i heard him at the paramount or because i hear september of my years the usual excuses and my excuse when i was eleven i watched a movie called on the town Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7842875123023987 Review: rather than go on location and make a realistic film about drug addiction in the city director otto preminger decided to go the opposite way and make his movie appear as artificial as possible thus flying in the face of the fashion set by men like kazan huston and who were making their pictures all over the world nelson on whose novel the movie is based went on record as it what one wonders was preminger up to and why did he do the movie this way br br the sets in the film are so minimal as to suggest a mr magoo cartoon louie the drug is as to resemble the sort of gangster the artists at mad magazine used to draw arnold wonderful comedian that he was seems out of place in a serious picture like this and his very appearance topped off by an exaggerated and over sized baseball cap elicits laughter robert strauss another actor best known for humorous roles is likewise out of place as his large heavily face and delivery of lines seems more appropriate to a jerry lewis movie against all this stars frank sinatra kim novak and eleanor parker have to work to just keep the viewer from sinatra is and manic throughout suggesting a man ill at ease with himself hence wholly appropriate for the role of a drug addict miss novak plant like and sublimely deadpan is sympathetic and seems a product of the artfully dingy slums she graces in the film parker is pure hollywood and very hard working as the crippled and crafty she is never convincing but then neither is the film br br i wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone interested in a realistic depiction of the lives of drug addicts in america the sets alone make it unbelievable preminger may have been aiming for a dream effect as the cardboard backgrounds give the proceedings the surreal feeling of a nightmare operetta perhaps back to preminger's early days in vienna Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9027640223503113 Review: otto preminger's the man with the golden arm is a reference to heroin addiction something that must have been rather risky to film back in 1955 fifty years ago the censors today still have a problem with drug content in films br br the lead role was originally offered to marlon brando then snatched by frank sinatra before brando could respond sinatra convincingly portrays a pro card dealer and ex heroin addict who returns home to the city only to find himself battling the demons of temptation br br preminger is one of my favorite directors his anatomy of a murder starring james stewart is a brilliant and revolutionary courtroom drama preminger pretty much helped change the face of cinema back in the '50s anatomy of a murder was extremely controversial when it came out due to both its plot and content references to rape women's panties seduction etc and the man with the golden arm deals with a topic that is equally volatile br br however preminger pulls it off without becoming exploitative this is like a to the panic in needle park 1971 and bears more than a few similarities in terms of general motifs to the classic billy wilder movie lost weekend starring ray milland these three films in particular are probably the best movies about alcoholism the 1980s and still remain relevant today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836596250534058 Review: this is easily one of the best movies of the 1950s otto preminger directed only four or five really good movies and this is one of them frank sinatra gives his best performance and the music score by elmer bernstein is dynamite from the opening titles by saul bass to the hysteria of drug addict frank going cold turkey this is a riveting movie with kim novak giving a very good performance eleanor parker giving a very bad performance as well as darren mcgavin as the reptilian and arnold as pal beware of bad prints this movie is in the public domain so some copies are pretty rough Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7595272660255432 Review: i've always enjoyed frank sinatra's music and just recently i wrote a term paper about his life story i've been fascinated by the life and legend of ol' blue eyes however i've never seen any of his movies so i wanted to see if his acting was as great as his singing well it was i was blown away by his performance in this movie he really does a tremendous job as recovering heroin addict frankie machine who's trying to put his life back together and audition as a drummer for a local band br br otto preminger's direction is great as well i haven't seen any of his other movies i read his biography on the imdb he seems like one of those directors who was sorely misunderstood and people had conflicted thoughts about him seems like the kind of person who appeals most to cult enthusiasts i haven't seen enough of his films to know for sure if he's really brilliant but now i'm curious i want to see more of his films because judging by his attempt with the man with the golden arm this guy has talent i also loved the music for this movie the score definitely contains the kind of music that i'll remember if i ever happen to hear it again that's when you know you have a great score br br the supporting performances are fine as well including darren mcgavin as the local drug eleanor parker as frankie's wheelchair bound wife and kim novak as his lover br br it's interesting to see how filmmakers handled the subject of drug abuse as opposed to modern attempts in films like trainspotting and requiem for a dream back in 1955 just mentioning the word drugs caused controversy and if you watch the film they kept the subject on a very discreet level there's only one scene where frankie is actually getting heroin injected into his arm and they showed a close up of the reaction of his face rather than showing the needle graphically poking into his veins but it delivered its message without making it feel watered down in a powerful drama like this with powerful performances and direction like this you don't need graphic portrayals of drug abuse to keep the audience intrigued br br the man with the golden arm is a dramatic gem that all film buffs should check out it really is an amazing piece of work br br my score 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922128319740295 Review: frank sinatra did so many excellent things in the world of entertainment that it's hard to single one out as the best if i had to name the best thing he ever did though it would be his performance as frankie machine the heroin addicted musician and poker dealer who is saved just barely by the love of a good woman played by an exceptionally kim novak the cold turkey scenes between sinatra and novak are terrifying and heartbreaking the movie is very nearly perfect in fact from saul title graphics to the ground breaking jazz score by elmer bernstein it might not be the sort of thing anyone thinks of in regard to the 1950s but it's a must see nevertheless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734190702438354 Review: the man with a golden arm was one of a trio of great films around that same time that dealt with drug addiction the other two were monkey on my back and a of rain but i think of the three this one is the best br br maybe if otto preminger had shot the thing in the real chicago instead of those obvious studio sets the film might have been better yet who knows maybe preminger couldn't get enough money to pay for the location it's the only flaw i find in the film br br frank sinatra is a heroin addicted card dealer who was busted for covering for his boss robert strauss when the game was he took the cure while in jail and wants a new life as a jazz drummer but a whole lot of people are against him br br first bob strauss who wants him back dealing especially because a couple of heavyweight are in town he uses a few methods to get sinatra's services back secondly darren mcgavin is the local dope dealer who wants sinatra good and hooked as a customer again and finally eleanor parker his clinging wife who's working a con game to beat all just to keep him around br br frank sinatra got a nomination for best actor for this film but lost to ernest borgnine in marty sinatra might have won for this one if he hadn't won for from here to eternity in the supporting actor category a few years back and that marty was such an acclaimed film in that year his scenes going through withdrawal locked up in kim novak's apartment will leave you shaken br br eleanor parker does not get enough credit for her role she's really something as the crazy scheming wife who wants sinatra tied to her no matter what the cost if she had not been nominated that same year for interrupted melody she might have been nominated for this 1955 marked the high point of her career br br darren mcgavin got his first real notice as the very drug his performance is guaranteed to make your flesh crawl br br elmer bernstein contributed a great jazz score to accentuate the general of the bleak chicago neighborhood the characters live in not a place you'd want to bring up your family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482649564743042 Review: mild spoilers frankie machine had been dealt a bad hand in life a card dealer at an illegal gambling den in his chicago neighborhood he was busted when the joint was by the cops and given six months in jail br br while behind bars frankie was treated for his heroin addiction at the prisons hospital and learned how to play the drums as part of his program now out of prison and back in his old neighborhood frankie is trying to put his life back together by getting a union card in the musicians union and then a job as a drummer in a band and put his old life behind him but instead it catches up with frankie in no time at all in the man with the golden arm br br otto preminger's ground breaking 1955 film about heroin addiction with frank sinatra giving the performance of his life as the drug addicted card sharp frankie machine the man with the golden arm frankie tries to getaway from the life that he lead but has this monkey or better yet gorilla on his back that just won't let him performances by the entire supporting cast starting with frankie's friend arnold attempt to get frankie back on his feet by a suit of clothes for him ends up putting him and frankie in the and almost back to prison until his former boss at the gambling den him out br br there's frankie's as well as emotionally crippled wife eleanor parker who sees that her hold on frankie is slipping and is slowly driven to madness murder and suicide there's frankie's drug dealer louie with darren mcgavin in one of his first acting roles who's hold on frankie is only good as long as he stays addicted and louie goes out of his way to make sure that he does br br there's the owner of the gambling joint that frankie works at as it's top card dealer robert strauss who like louie goes out of his way to get frankie back to work for him even though if he's arrested again frankie's hopes for a new and better life will go down the drain and then there's frankie's next door neighbor and friend molly kim novak who goes to almost impossible lengths to get him over his addiction by locking him up in her apartment it's there that he goes cold turkey and almost ends up dying trying to kick the habit in one of the most harrowing sequence ever put on film br br a no holds barred movie with explosive performances by everyone involved makes the man with the golden arm one of the great classics of realism in motion pictures coming out of the 1950's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852591753005981 Review: we have moved far beyond this tentative foray into a forbidden area drug addiction for the 1950s as such the film may seem dated the man with the golden arm served its function is back a layer of the of society an eye opener to a southern country boy in 1955 when i first viewed this film in the theater after some serious consideration about being too young i was allowed to go it was powerful and affecting then and still maintains some sharp painful moments of the soul stripped naked as a movie depicting the loneliness at the core of being it succeeds br br filled with angst frank sinatra in his best role creates a vulnerability that makes him sympathetic to the viewer he conveys his helplessness and in a beautifully restrained performance as a voice of common sense in the dead end urban jungle kim novak as molly is quite good she is compassionate and yet stands on solid ground the interaction between sinatra and novak is really good darren mcgavin plays a slimy character and does it very well eleanor parker is superbly irritating and painfully insecure in her role of the pathetic the crippled wife of sinatra arnold is another unlikely survivor of the street regarded as pitiful and despicable his character provides tart comedic moments br br the music is almost the star of this film brooding frenetic moody poignant elmer score perfectly the tensions of frankie spiritual weakness and physical need for heroin theme is bittersweet and captures what the film depicts visually i know of no other soundtrack that effectively complements the tension and defeat within a man as effectively as does this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730567336082458 Review: a group of teens that have broken into a huge department store are attacked by a crazed police man exciting and suspenseful throughout and refreshingly devoid of extreme violence and gore but those aussie hairstyles and accents are a bit much to take and they can induce but this is still a good thriller 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9281160235404968 Review: there's this whole theory of horror that some people closely to that the monsters and the violence should be kept off screen park chan wook throws that concept completely out the window and shows directly what he wants and what he wants to show is pretty much anything he can think of leaving it to the actors and dialog to create subtlety from a stylistic perspective park seems willing to do just about anything to get his point across whether it's long involved ensemble scenes with the camera around a table or entire weeks confined to a single shot between two other scenes dialog from the scenes before and after bleeding over them park doesn't keep to a specifically structured style but focuses more on telling the entire story of a couple's relationship from virginal remove through utter to utter self and uses vampirism as the link and as the drama it's that simple and that complex at the same time br br you gotta give him credit too many people are ready to compare any modern vampire movie to twilight with twilight almost always being the lesser of the works but here the stories are actually comparable but this one is more raw and honest none of this coming in the window during the night to talk crap but anything ranging from the most desperate and virginal sex scene to eventual abuse as the two leads begin to vie for power over one another it's the same deal guy and girl meet girl finds out guy is a vampire decides to join him anyway but with no happily ever after just straight up limited time as they become forced to keep each other closer and closer and run out of options the girl's motivations are particularly interesting as one desperately craving power and attention to a fault by the guy who just wants to live a good life as best he can under the circumstances but is a hypocrite who cannot admit that he's merely using his vampirism as an excuse to act against his moral training br br the movie isn't perfect and it does tend to stretch there's no three act five act or any act structure here just scene after scene of character building and dysfunctional romance but what's great about it is that park chan wook is willing to show everything frankly and honestly while the horror sensibilities of tension and gore he also provides an expertly chosen soundtrack to hit the emotional high notes in a pretty effective way too br br polarisdib Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614539742469788 Review: there are only a few movies which can be called must and is one of those films in many ways it was ahead of it's time and you can tell it was a source of inspiration for several better known films copied by many by none this truly is one great movie br br the story is complex but unfolds itself as a taut yet frequently amusing thriller and highly thought provoking exploration of the nature of humanity the story takes place in a post apocalyptic world where people must live underground and chaos reigns c thomas howell is a one who the populace for various religious leaders by killing off any members of the society the whole idea made me think about our society it's really a brilliant social commentary which is more than i can say for certain recent sci fi action blockbusters matrix reloaded and didn't make one feel that any real innovation was taking place just dull video game effects but shepherd scores on the action scale too br br not once does this movie let the viewer catch their breath peter proves himself to be one of the few genius action directors we're talking 100 high grade down home kung fu fighting it was excellent really good special effects shoot outs bleak futuristic cyber punk noir the film really has its own elements br br when talking about shepherd it's impossible not to mention how much style it has the vision of this city is really stunning it recalls images of tim burton's very memorable vision of gotham in batman and these sights are photographed by with a degree of skill that puts gordon willis and conrad hall to shame even the special effects proved amazing doubtless the scenes where fighting occurs are landmarks in all of filmmaking this movie is a ballet of awesome visual display br br still at the base of it all there lies an interesting story carried through by a strong cast the acting especially rowdy piper and the plot are both great and excellently directed in contrast with loads of futuristic films made with a strong artificial flavor the characters are believable and the dialogue is natural and full of wit i'm always proud to see a great film like shepherd come along it's a damn shame that it didn't receive good distribution and made nothing in the box office it's a rarity worth searching for this movie will impress you and make you feel 10 times cooler for having seen it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820235371589661 Review: this is a very strange series with dean i really didn't understand the guests i knew they weren't serious but whether they were really them was unclear because i guess i'm just that stupid i don't know if this classes as a spoiler but the guests aren't real like in ali g or anything they're played by one man or so i believe i love the serious look that he's got going on its like that programme that was on on a sunday morning that i forget the name of lol i also really like the suit and moustache thing he has got going on its quite hot he's insensitive which is one of the funniest qualities i also like the way he has of the programme it makes it seem more authentic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8283653259277344 Review: a spin off comedy talk show from the creators of the new series man to man with dean focuses on manager publisher and publicity agent as played by richard br br nightclub owner publisher international playboy dean is a one man brand br br after his co funded channel 4 television hit garth he now invites you into his luxury penthouse flat for an all new entertaining and immensely stylish tv talk show br br man to man with dean will feature all dean's remaining celebrity friends as well as plenty of live music and fine fish dish in a show that reeks of class but not fish br br i attended two of the live recordings and it had me in stitches there are distinct comparisons to alan me knowing you' in the layout but richard and matt unique writing style take it to another level br br if your a fan of then you can't miss it catch it when its aired late this summer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9031469821929932 Review: after the highs of it was never conceivable that and would be able to create anything half as good as garth yet i think that man to man in its own right is as good a show on the good episodes as i cant argue that 2 of the episodes really that good but the other 4 certainly make up for it if i had to pick 2 great episodes id go for driver steve pronounced and the great garth to already have a bit of understanding of the programme is a real plus as dean makes many inside jokes but even if you seen much dean id recommend this as some of the rants he into are genius ie his argument with def over their name all in all a great show which just misses full marks because of the couple of less funny episodes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.923668622970581 Review: the first episode of 'man to man with dean that just aired was at least up to scratch with most episodes of and had me at my hope it keeps up the good work of on my tv richard is one of the best in the new breed of alternative comedy i hate this phrase but am too lazy too think of another one comedians on tv today i'm glad that on a trip of local dvd today garth was sold out across the board even from his brief stint in nathan i knew that was a serious talent and i'm sure he would have been great as dixon in 'the mighty to continued success in the vein of these programs i also felt it necessary to extend my review in order to secure a place on this public domain Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9545144438743591 Review: the soap is an interesting movie and very brilliant at parts you must watch it for its strong characterisation and the risks the plot about two troubled individuals falling in love takes you must know the story through various other reviews so lets speak about what is brilliant about this movie br br firstly the two protagonists are so real and such intriguing personalities the first being a woman who has opted out of a four year relationship and is angry enough to sleep with anyone coming her way the second being a man who has always wanted to be a woman whose pain and loneliness is shown with so much sensitivity and brilliance you hate the former and your heart bleeds for the latter br br the second thing about this movie is the entire concept of loving one for who one is of gender so would you still love your partner if he she were to change his her sex the movie explores that idea and it is a beautiful one br br but there is one point where the movie fails i wish the relationship between the protagonists had developed in a better way that what they feel is love doesn't come across till the end but watch it and post your thoughts on it here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9124171137809753 Review: a strange relationship between a middle aged woman and a transsexual who gonna be a woman soon charlotte and both trapped by their inanimate lives and don't know how to get out of them charlotte is an owner of a beauty clinic she has broken up with her aggressive ex husband moved into an apartment alone with all the furniture packed except her big bed veronica lives downstairs with her poor dog she's sensitive and desperately bothered by her mother's visiting and the bad relationship with her dad her only hope is that the upcoming transsexual operation will turn her into a real woman and then everything will be fine all she can do now is waiting for an approval certificate br br then these two individuals meet by chance and gradually they are all involved into other's lives there are some sparkles between them but no one is brave enough to face the truth because they are not willing to accept the change as most people do eventually the ending is quite satisfying and leaves some imagination for us to think about it br br the director's great work gives me an great impression she handles the development of characters very well the emotional atmosphere is quite full and intense also i am so obsessed with the gloomy lights all over the apartment but full of desire br br two main characters are played by and david they are amazing in their roles a very impressive performance and the chemical reaction between them is genuine and convincing br br this swedish indie film is about encountering and change no matter you're homosexual or heterosexual male or female the of life exists everywhere whenever you fall across it you'll be hesitate and bewildered but at least don't be afraid follow your heart and choose the right way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671567678451538 Review: this film is a very beautiful and slow film there is nothing hollywood about it it is very danish and the characters are very real it is the first danish film to take up this transsexual theme it is really about love that has no gender i would not say it is about lesbian love even though the two main characters the transsexual veronika and charlotte are attracted to each other it is a story about love and life br br the story pretty much takes place in the two apartments there is almost no background music which makes it seem more real and intense the two actors playing the main characters are great they really make them seem real they are not archetypes but real people you could meet in the street i think it is the first time i have seen a transsexual portrayed this well very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739945530891418 Review: this british documentary was recently shown on comedy central during their best week and can also be seen on south park's second season dvd i remember seeing many commercials for the dvd showing clips of this documentary most of which occurs with matt stone trey parker and some other guy in a hot tub it was funny when i saw it in the commercials but i was used to seeing it by the time i saw the actual documentary br br overall down to south park is a fairly funny and interesting look at how south park episodes are made and of the series' history going back to when matt and trey came up with the idea in college however there was something about the tone of this documentary that actually felt sort of depressing it's not as fast paced rapid fire and as lively as the actual south park episodes instead it kind of has a slow dry wit style which at times can be funny but most of the time you're just waiting for something to happen if you get the chance to watch it by all means go for it but i don't think you're really missing much if you never see it br br my imdb rating 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784241914749146 Review: down to south park is a long documentary about south park with interviews with trey parker and matt stone and all the other people who work on south park there really isn't much to say it shows the history of south park and what it takes to make one episode it is basically a behind the scenes of the show it shows the different merchandise that south park has made it was really comedy central who put it out it also shows the controversy which was caused by south park it shows plenty of funny clips from the show as well it's a fairly funny documentary any fan of south park should check this out you can find it on youtube br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9930612444877625 Review: a beloved and devoted priest from a small town volunteers for a medical experiment which fails and turns him into a vampire br br physical and psychological changes lead to his affair with a wife of his childhood friend who is repressed and tired of her mundane life br br the one time priest falls deeper in despair and depravity as things turns for worse he struggles to maintain whats left of his humanity br br the vampire movie should have really been extinct now thanks to the poor efforts of the twilight and underworld franchises but the director injects new blood into the story of the vampire by putting simple things into perspective br br these vampires have reflections and no fangs but still feed and die the same making the main protagonist a priest really opens up a can of worms for questioning ones acts the priest primarily feeds to make himself better but when he meets his friends unfulfilled wife carnal instincts set in br br what makes this film intensely erotic is that when the couple consent for the first time they are experiencing something they have never before forbidden passion which makes the scenario all that more sensual br br chan wook adds some much needed humour into the film but this is only realised in the final third of the movie we see the daughter lift her mother in the chair in front of everyone and when she realises her own strength just puts the chair down and carry on hilarious br br and the final act wouldn't be out of place in a carry on film or even the three stooges as the couple fight for survival death respectively br br cgi is subtle and fantastic and the scenes with them jumping from building to building is so graceful you could be watching ballet br br the vampire genre feels fresh and vibrant after this but more importantly has the eroticism and intensity that most vampire films are missing these days it's violent but from the director in question i wouldn't expect anything different br br a really interesting story with fantastic characters and beautiful cinematography Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8800449967384338 Review: trey parker and matt stone the creators of south park finally get out of their grueling schedule to talk to the cameras while champagne in their hot tub at first when watching this i did not sense as much sarcasm as there was in this i knew they were joking when they would complain about different actors on the show and when trey said he wasn't going to give his mother any of his money but there is so much sarcasm throughout that this documentary is more of a mockumentary full of inside jokes br br this documentary shows everything about south park up until the second season anyways it shows what goes on behind the scenes with the animation and the recording it has interviews many of which are fake interviews but some amongst all the give insight into the show clips from both of trey parker's spirit of christmas shorts are shown as are many good clips from the show if you were a south park fan then this should have your thirst for show knowledge back in late 1998 when this was made now obviously the show has changed but this is still interesting br br what we have here is an amusing documentary where trey parker especially and matt stone come off as arrogant jerks and that's exactly what they wanted to come off as they may be this way in real life but here it was a joke a 51 minute long insightful joke br br my rating out of 51 mins not rated contains language and sexual content Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6420690417289734 Review: well i saw that yesterday and it was much better than the other making off from vh1 too bad than this one it's pretty outdated but you get to see all the staff who makes south park very interesting stuff br br it's also funny than this documentary portrays trey and matt like selfish greedy snobs creators who doesn't work and spend all the time having fun or relaxing which is kinda ironic because they work pretty hard on the show br br it also shows all the animation process to make a south park episode interview with the actors who brings character's voices and much more br br if you're a fan of south park i highly recommend you this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628169536590576 Review: ok when i rented this several years ago i had the worst expectations yes the acting isn't great and the picture itself looks dated but as i sat there a strange thing happened i started to like it the action is great and there are few scenes that make you jump james maybe one of the greatest b grade actors next to bruce campbell is great as always the story isn't bad either now i wouldn't rush out and buy it but you won't waste your time at least watching this good b grade post apocalyptic western Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13907888531684875 Review: it has to be said that this film is definitely one of the better bargain bin movies out there i'd feel a bit cheated if i had paid for it but at about £1 50 i felt that i definitely got more than my worth br br the film can't quite decide if it wants to be mad max or one of the clint eastwood man with no name spaghetti westerns and as such is stacked with clichés from both even the manic loony who hangs out with the bad guys in mad max is there br br that guy from blade runner also cops a good billing although he only turns up at the beginning and the end of the movie br br favourite bit for me the punch up on top of the oil if you look closely you can see the post apocalyptic rush hour traffic past in the distance as the two protagonists knock seven bells out of each other br br get several in a few and sit back and enjoy what is ultimately lightweight but entertaining drivel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9291605353355408 Review: spoilers extremely brutal police drama set in san francisco involving a sting operation that goes terribly wrong a cop det sam elliott mistakenly and savagely beats to death an undercover policeman mike watson thinking that he murdered his partner det sam levinson mike burstyn a partner who to was dirty br br getting the that a group of policemen under his command are dealing drugs by knocking off drug dealers of their cocaine and heroin and then selling it back to them captain paul sorvino sets up a number of sting operations in his precinct with one of the cops targeted being det levinson partner det who's as honest as the day is long has no idea of corruption when det his partner det levinson stabbed to death outside a bar were they were at drinking the night away he goes nuts and attacks and beats to death the man on the scene who was not responsible for murder was in fact there to get him to turn and gives up the names of his fellow drug dealing corrupt cops br br with the help of and girlfriend sally mimi craven has body put in a car and drives down to the docks dumping it in san francisco bay feeling that the cop killer got just what he deserved what doesn't know is that the two cops later put on the case of murder holloway dan richard were the one's who murdered him br br it's not until much later that realizes that his partner was dirty when he was assigned together with rookie detective michael on the case and tries to cover up his involvement in death new partner senses that he's anything but interested in finding killer and slowly puts two and two together br br the two dirty cops holloway trying to cover up their role in both levinson murder whom they killed fearing that he's about to turn evidence on them as well as their drug dealings the two crooked cops set up ex con jerome johnson perry moore by breaking into his apartment and drugs there and then to make it look like a drug hit brutally murdering him and his wife this happens right in front of the couples two year old son in one of the most shocking and sickening murders scenes ever put in a movie br br not satisfied with killing levinson and johnson together with his wife holloway and get to girlfriend sally who was a junkie and being supplied with her drugs by the late det levinson the two corrupt cops stick a needle in arm forcing her to overdose not realizing by sticking the needle in her left arm that she's left handed which would make it physically impossible and which also who finds her body that sally was in fact murdered and didn't kill herself or by accident br br begins to come to his senses when he's later approached at his old watering hole by holloway and and asked to join them in their drug dealing operation angrily refuses but now he knows that like his partner the late sam levinson that he knows too much and is now a marked man br br meanwhile det now a lot smarter and wiser by getting to know what his partner is all about confronts about death only to get knocked out and to a sink at the bar that was at with now smashed from his drinking but with a full head of steam goes outside to meet holloway and knowing that no matter what happens he'll end up on the losing end br br tough and uncompromising movie about police corruption with sam elliott as the old veteran who thinks he's seen and knows everything about crime and police work but has a lot to learn still he his partners det levinson whom he worked with for 20 years secret life as a drug dealer that not only leads to him murdering an innocent man but ending up being killed himself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611473083496094 Review: ah when good actors take on bland material if you are thinking of this movie as a tight police thriller you may be disappointed while the situations are very true to life the plot proceeds at a very predictable clip and you can pretty well see what lays ahead way before the actors take you there many of the criminals and secondary figures are really just stereotypes in motion much of the dialog is just plain silly br br but if you love to see good actors rise above this kind of material and make something of it then you will love this movie sam elliott is nothing short of brilliant in taking the one note character of detective come alive with depth and pathos those of you who have never seen elliott emote that much beyond his usual stoic will be delighted at the range of emotion he depicts in this film and also in his early fifties in this film he looks fantastic his bare chest scene gives hope to middle aged men everywhere does a wonderful job his role as det eager beaver new police partner he could have easily played it as a robin to batman but instead he breathed a and passion into this role he makes it work despite some of the lame lines he is given to say br br paul sorvino is fun to watch he plays the eccentric police captain he seems to know he is slumming in this movie and is having a ball doing it he makes it fun for us too br br this movie is very by the numbers in plot but makes up for it with great performances sam elliott fans should definitely get this one as it is suck a kick to see him spread his wings and do so much more than he usually is allowed to do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9275825023651123 Review: sam elliot is brilliant as a tough san francisco detective charlie fallon when his partner is killed while meeting with an informant fallon snaps beats the informant to death and dumps his body in a river the next day fallon is assigned a rookie partner and given the task of investigating the murder sam elliot does a good job of portraying a man who tortured by the guilt of his own murderous actions and grief over the death of his partner who may have been involved in police corruption Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.963108241558075 Review: from the start you will like sam character a trustworthy cop that is notably loyal to his partner but too loyal and too when seeing his partner dead in an alley cause he then kills who he thought to be the assailant before giving him a chance to explain is an alcoholic and that tends to sway him from being in self control though he manages to direct his attention towards finding who's really behind his partners death he carries along a rookie as his new partner which seems to be seen too often in films but does well in accompanying sam elliot though puzzling pieces begin to fit to where begins a self approved investigation towards he mainly wants to find the answers since fallon isn't letting him in on the whole story and does not like what he finds there is not a last minute showing at who the bad detectives are which is okay and they are not able to sway into joining them leading to a dramatic ending fine acting all the way around with a touch of humor from paul sorvino who is the captain of detectives it's a good movie that will make you want to see it several times so it qualifies as a must see and a good addition to a movie collection filmed in san francisco Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794628024101257 Review: i'm rating this pretty high just because of sam elliott i could've done without the female nudity but i'd sit through almost any nonsense in order to see sam strut his stuff he gets to spout wonderfully cynical many of which i agree with and it's a joy to see him in a role in which he actually gets to emote instead of just standing around and looking as can be my boyfriend that this movie is in a couple of ways similar to a film in which ed harris had a hispanic partner in the police sense of the term who was a little to prove himself you can draw your own conclusions on that score but if you like sam you'll like this you could say i'm biased but who isn't in some way i'd buy this on dvd in a heartbeat Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8030415177345276 Review: a sleeper i had never even heard of this movie until i was channel jumping one night i've been a police officer myself for 25 years and thought this was a true to life movie non police critics are rating the movie purely from a point of view and not from a police point of view this is real Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4769301414489746 Review: of the korean movies i've seen only three had really stuck with me the first is the excellent horror a tale of two sisters the second and third and now fourth too have all been park chan movies namely oldboy sympathy for lady vengeance and now thirst br br park kinda reminds me of quentin tarantino with his towards convention all his movies are shocking but not in a gratuitous sense it's more like he shows us what we don't expect to see typically situations that go radically against society's morals like incest or a blood sucking yet devout priest he's also quite artistically inclined with regards to cinematography and his movies are among the more gorgeous that i've seen br br thirst is all that being about said priest and the repressed conscience less woman he falls for and more it's horror drama and even comedy as park his audience with many inappropriate yet humorous situations as such this might be his best work for me yet since his other two movies that i've seen were lacking the humor element that would've made them more palatable for repeat viewings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9354804754257202 Review: all the reviewers are making one big mistake this movie was not suppose to be taken seriously br br it was made for kids and teens of the late or early and as such it was truly a film of it's time if you hated that period or love the first movie so much that you can't even take a joke about it then this is garbage but only because it wasn't meant for you the low budget here and failure of the 1 at the box office grossed under four with a nine budget were obviously the reasons to drop the seriousness of the original and to put it in the present day you can complain about the story dialog or logic but again this was made to run not to win races if the movie had tried to take itself seriously it would be a total failure but it doesn't do that for a second in our world dar sees a movie theater that's advertising the 2 enough said to paraphrase clint eastwood from dirty harry movies this movie knows it's limitations it's more of a comedy parody then usual adventure soundtrack for the time was also great actors aren't taking themselves that seriously either so even the usually irritating spoiled rich brat role played here very well by young kari turns out good br br so if you are nostalgic for the cheese culture or you liked the first part and don't mind going out on a cheese limb you'll have tremendous fun with this attempt to revive dar in the this is not really the sequel to the first and don't watch it if that's what you want it's more of a what if fantasy sequel br br as for the why different dimension and not just different time question when in history did we have those tall humanoid creatures that suck the flash of bones from the end of part 1 by the way the movie ends in the zoo because of an attempt at a cheap big finale it's suppose to be the best place for dar to show all his moves him being the of animals Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.619184136390686 Review: i liked this movie way too much my only problem is i thought the actor playing the villain was a low rent michael ironside of ironside is just a low rent jack nicholson i guess mike was busy that year with highlander 2 the sadly 2 would have been a much better career move it is certainly the best of the series and in many ways reminiscent of that great big screen classic masters of the universe not only does it star the incomparable mark singer it also features an amazing supporting cast specifically the second girl from uncle phil from fresh prince of and evil chick from superman 2 it rocked my world and is certainly a must see for anyone with no social or physical forever roll Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599764347076416 Review: when i was younger and today mr bean is a work of genius three time bafta nominated rowan atkinson stars as the almost silent human looking alien dropped onto earth causing chaos and mischief wherever he goes he has tried to do an exam put his pants on in front of blind man he didn't know he was blind gone to church tried to dive at a swimming pool made lunch on a park bench seen a scary movie changed in his car had a picnic with a fly spent christmas with his girlfriend looked after a baby in been to room of the queens hotel in won a pet contest with his teddy driven on top of his mini on a new chair and even met and knocked out the queen guests included rudolph walker richard angus nick from they think it's all over caroline quentin the day today's david schneider richard wilson the fast show's and the vicar of roger lloyd pack it was nominated the for best comedy programme or series and best light entertainment programme rowan atkinson was number 18 on the 50 greatest british actors he was number 24 on the comedian and he was number 8 on britain's favourite comedian outstanding Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854922890663147 Review: there was once someone in my family not saying who it is because of personal reasons who thinks that mr bean is always so silly in whatever he does on the comedy series imagine how i felt at that time shocked instantly br br there are more reasons than one why i love watching mr bean being one of those earliest shows on the local television here in my country where i first grew up watching it's just one of those things which had stuck into my head there was even once my friends and i talked about few of the selected episodes and we just laughed together br br it's always silly funny and hilarious in whatever antics rowan atkinson as mr bean will do in each episode though lately at times it may show some of the repeats here it never failed to bring back those childhood memories of mine in fact i can dare say this is the very first show which introduces me about the kind of shows which come out of the uk as i was growing up br br the comedy series definitely really wicked as what the brits may be saying Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9466541409492493 Review: this is one of my favorite t v shows of all time rowan atkinson is simply a genius and it's only fitting that i chose this to be my 1000 review i can't begin to tell you how much i love mr bean he's the man and what amazes me is how he gets out of these incredibly difficult situations and he is always so creative plus also deserves accolades he is also a genius my favorite bit that he has done is the amazing adventures of mr bean and while all the rest of them are amazing this remains my true favorite plus i wish the show didn't stop so soon each episode is brilliantly written and they were all masterfully directed plus each episode is a classic in my eyes this show is incredibly popular and i can definitely see why as it's quite possibly the funniest show ever the character actors all played there roles really well especially and as this is one of my favorite t v shows of all time rowan is simply put a genius and an incredibly talented comedian possibly the best and it's only fitting that i chose this to be my 1000 review f you haven't seen this show drop what your doing right now and go check it out you will not regret it trust me it's one of the best t v shows ever and i will continue to watch the show over and over again i never tire of it mr bean rules out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832167625427246 Review: the 1990s was a great decade for british sitcom with many popular creations such as one foot in the grave absolutely the thin blue line the empire and men behaving badly arriving onto tv screens for the first time br br however mr bean is hands down the greatest sitcom of the 1990s br br mr bean represents the first major attempt at a throwback to the era of silent greats such as charlie chaplin and buster keaton for several decades it brings to the audience a single character mr bean played to perfection by rowan atkinson br br many people who have commented on this page as well as on the message boards on this and other websites have engaged in debates about whether or not mr bean has a mental disability or has significant learning difficulties arising from such a disability however i believe this debate is unnecessary because i highly doubt that the creators of this show expected anyone in the audience for a single moment to even consider mr bean in such a context br br mr bean is shown to be a character who seems to have very few friends rarely speaks and chooses to solve problems by himself with no guidance from others some of his methods to approaching day to day tasks such as preparing lunch or going to the dentist are approached in a manner bizarre to anyone watching the show this is where the humour derives from mr bean is not necessarily someone with a mental disability he may just be an eccentric person accustomed to dealing with things his own way and naturally some of his methods to completing a single task often result in disaster which we then see mr bean try to resolve br br sometimes we see mr bean show a mean or petty streak often trying to compete with those around him or play pranks on those least expecting it but no real harm comes to anyone at the end of the day and outcomes are always reassuring br br unlike most examples of british comedy in the past 30 years mr bean is simple inoffensive harmless u rated entertainment suitable for everyone in the family to enjoy it is for this reason why the tv series became a big hit in dozens of countries throughout the world it is also why it will still be remembered in several decades from now when lots of other tv shows will have come gone and been forgotten br br some critics claim the show only appeals to children yet i laugh just as much at mr antics now as i did when i first saw the episodes as a kid in the 1990s rowan atkinson has used his natural ability to create effective visual gags that seem just as funny on repeat viewings as they did the first time br br the tv series has to date spawned two spin off movies bean and mr holiday as one familiar with the type of humour shown in the tv series would expect it does not translate to success on the big screen the two movies do little justice to the tv series and fail to truly capture the magic of the episodes the greatest failing in both movies perhaps resides in the change of setting in both movies the producers take mr bean out of his normal british surroundings into america the first movie and france the second movie as a result the movie characters around mr bean respond differently to his behaviour than their tv series counterparts both movies re use gags from the tv series and the evidence shows that the gags were done right the first time in the second movie mr bean is shown to be behaving out of character with some aspects of his personality exaggerated to the point where some gags seem dumb rather than funny at various times i found myself thinking that the character i was watching was not mr bean but a pale caricature it is clear that rowan atkinson was not enjoying himself as much as he did in the tv series his heart just wasn't in the performance after the second movie came out he stated publicly that he would not play mr bean again i realise how he felt br br returning to the tv series each episode shows evidence of meticulous planning in terms of writing and execution in every single scene even the weakest episode is still highly enjoyable and well ahead of the two movies br br my favourite episodes are the first three these set the high standard that was to continue i consider the final episode to be the weakest but still hilarious nonetheless br br to mr bean is a truly superb sitcom suitable for all the family rowan atkinson is a true comic genius and the evidence is in the 14 episodes of this tv series my recommendation watch and enjoy but only see the movies if you consider yourself a die hard fan after seeing the tv series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695084691047668 Review: because mr bean almost never speaks i heartily recommend using a dvd player with the teacher holding his finger over the pause play button at the end of any age group's lesson simply devote 5 minutes to pausing and playing the dvd encouraging students to shout out the answers to what's this what will happen what's happening what's wrong or any other question that elicits responses from that new vocabulary and grammar br br because everyone's looking at the tv normally shy students become vocal because the dvd can be started or stopped at any point it's a perfect filler for the awkward between times while students are leaving and arriving br br i tried other dvds notably tom jerry cartoons and red skelton dvds but no others were as good as mister bean at holding constant attention Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553329944610596 Review: this tv series is about a foolish and unconventional english gentleman who gets up to all sorts of merry mishaps br br i remember watching mr bean with my family back in 1990 when i was still a child my family laughed so hard at every episode and the contents of which still come up in our daily conversations twenty years later the memorable scenes which are still in my head include mr bean attempting to get out of his car park shooting out the lights counting sheep and him in the swimming pool we bought all the mr bean videos on vhs no how expensive they were it was worth it because we watched them over and over again it is so rare to see a very funny tv series that is suitable for all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841826558113098 Review: mr bean has shaped the face of british tv comedy he has proved that you do not need wicked words or wit a massive budget a great deal of intelligence or even any intelligence to make something brilliant and mr bean is one of those characters who you just can't forget some of these episodes had me in stitches yes they're not realistic at all and they're all pretty stupid but to be honest realism is one of the barriers bean has broken on its way to greatness rowan atkinson and co always manage to cook up interesting new ideas and hilarious new gags remember when mr bean drove his green mini whilst sitting on a sofa on the roof mr bean is one of those things that never gets weak the movie wasn't as good as this but bean has introduced a distinct new sense of humour to the world and kids and adults alike will marvel at its immense fun factor extras and little britain can be damned this is british comedy at its best and most original these escapades never get old 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9643313884735107 Review: mr bean has always been my favorite no matte how many times you watch the same thing the show never gets monotonous or repetitive mr bean is one of the greatest comedians in the world who doesn't need to even speak to make people laugh his gestures his facial expressions and his face itself is so funny to watch the situations which he faces on the show is simply hilarious and the way he handles them is even greater there is simply no reason why this show shouldn't receive a 10 because it is fabulous its something that would even make the most serious or sad person in the universe laugh some of my all time favorites episodes from the show are 1 when mr bean at a hotel 2 the one where he watches the scary film 3 mind the baby the scene especially in fact all the episodes are so good that it is really difficult to criticize the show mr bean can go to any heights to prove that he is funny including completely stripping himself in one of the episodes the way he handled that situation was simply mind blowing 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813526272773743 Review: director park wook returns with what must be one of the and at the same time most serious vampire flicks in movie history br br trusting the latest hollywood fad vampires these days are supposed to be rather love instead of the evil sexual blood sucking mind manipulating man beasts of this is the film you want to see if you want to remember the sticky thrills of the past well at least in the second half br br starts out with a lengthy character exposition culminating in a slightly different love story the vampire transformation of a priest is over quite some time by the romantic and sexual aspects of the story which makes for some awkward viewing but the last 40 minutes or so are surprisingly gory well maybe not so surprisingly if you know and 'i'm a cyborg but that's but i guess it's fair to say that beats park's earlier films in terms of in your face violence br br all in all be warned that this is neither art cinema nor a horror flick it may be too disgusting for many and too tame for some is original entertaining and fortunately a little less weird than park earlier endeavors Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0786222591996193 Review: rowan atkinson delivers an unforgettable performance as the clueless mr bean who never goes far without his teddy bear the appeal of mr bean is largely his childish behavior and innocence we don't know if he came from the sky or another planet he is the kind of strange character that you can't make up quite easily he is often alone and used to it he has a hard time communicating through speech which might be why we only hear his grunts at times there are other characters who speak to him and he responds the character of mr bean is a mystery and still is he lives alone and does the unthinkable when he can do the sensible thing mr bean is rather an odd man out who does not mind it much he rather live a simple life with his yellow car and teddy bear and hopes to get to work on time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8111918568611145 Review: rowan mr bean ranks right up there with laurel hardy buster keaton the marx brothers and other comedy greats i have never seen people laugh out loud so heartily and literally fall out of their chairs as when i introduced them to mr bean via my videos and now dvds i'll never forget the first time my brother saw him he was over for a visit and i asked him if he'd ever seen mr bean who he said so i got out my video and showed him the one where mr bean is in church and starts to nod off my brother laughed so hard he fell out of the chair and was holding his stomach from laughing so hard he became an instant fan of mr bean we all know how hilarious these episodes are but the fun is in sharing them with others i have seen so many people laugh 'til it hurts favorite episodes are the visit of the queen the hotel room stay late for the dentist appointment the christmas episode a classic plus kids love it and the new year party rowan atkinson is a comic genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985558032989502 Review: rowan creation mr bean has stood the test of time and will be forever etched upon the memory of those who viewed it br br living alone and appearing not to have a job of any description mr bean goes around doing day to day activities in a rather comedic fashion the mistake prone mr bean heartfelt laughter when put even in the most simplest situations though he barely spoke any coherent words his jovial actions more than made up for this br br even when driving in his beloved mini mr bean still manages to cause chaos not very much is known about his background but his ability to draw tears of laughter from the audience at his funny shenanigans is well known br br before he found fame nick can be seen in a couple of the episodes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.933500349521637 Review: this is a wonderful family sitcom rowan atkinson has appeared in to other excellent sitcoms the thin blue line better than this and blackadder not better than this br br mr bean is a no talking human disaster he goes to places and gets himself in absolute mayhem the mayhem includes climbing up to the top diving board and is too frightened to jump off taking about 20 minutes until some kids eventually throw him off ending up inside a washing machine and driving his car while sat on a roof bean drives a mini and has a teddy br br this was quite similar to the man a series staring fisher who says very little but gets himself in mayhem best episode do it yourself mr bean episode 9 bean hosts a new years eve party then gets some stuff for his flat but has too much stuff and has to drive his car on the roof Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7775043845176697 Review: the last time i laughed this much it's a testament to the talent of rowan atkinson that he has managed to create a comic character with several layers and a clearly defined personality without hardly ever speaking a word the whole success of the program rests on shoulders but he carries it with ease despite the fact that the show only ran for one season anyone even vaguely in touch with pop culture recognizes the rubber faced social so great is the talent and effort put into the performance at times at times lovable mr bean is an innocent unlucky chap who also happens to be evil the brilliance of this character cannot be put into words you have to see for yourself br br the show gets almost too depressing at times like in the infamous new year's eve sketch or when bean celebrates his birthday by going alone to a restaurant offering himself a card signed by himself and being served a stake he doesn't quite fancy still there are times when you can't help but feel impressed by the inventive methods by which bean gets himself out of trouble like when he of said stake in numerous clever ish ways or when he changes into swimming without taking his trousers off first whatever your reaction to bean and his unorthodox lifestyle you're bound to throw fits of laughter while watching br br finally i'd like to point out that although bean is classified as a program for children it is just as enjoyable for any grown up with a sense of humour because the more adult jokes will go over the heads of the little ones and the intelligent slapstick yes there is such a thing is funny no matter what age you are bean is the truest definition of a family show this is justly a classic and it always up my day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985436737537384 Review: mr bean starring the legendary rowan atkinson was a huge hit during its run in the 1990s and i probably first saw it when i was around ten shortly after it ended so i was seeing reruns i certainly wasn't much of a fan at the time and didn't see too many episodes i didn't really get into the show until my late teens just a few years ago which was when i finally watched every episode unlike before it made me laugh many times and since then that has always been the case during repeat viewings of episodes br br mr bean is a mysterious self centred extremely naive buffoon whose best friend is his teddy he is pretty much isolated from society and life is not easy for him as he constantly struggles with very simple things this is because he lacks some fairly basic knowledge and has the mind of a child he finds himself in various kinds of trouble wherever he goes and comes up with very bizarre ways to try and solve the problems he faces not only does he often cause trouble for himself but sometimes for other people as well which he often doesn't tend to realize in other words mr bean is a walking disaster br br the humour in this show is very visual and there is very little dialogue the gags are almost always sight gags which is mostly what the show is about while there may be an occasional lacklustre gag i would say the vast majority of them are funny often hilarious there are so many highlights while mr bean is certainly not the most sophisticated comedy ever made it's still great for many of those who like visual humour and due to the very limited dialogue you don't even have to speak fluent english to enjoy the show which is why it has received such a world wide reputation the show ran for a few years but the episodes were made very gradually so only fourteen were made in total nonetheless it is a classic series and deserves its wide appeal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736811518669128 Review: mr bean was great fun i loved it every episode was really funny rowan atkinson was perfect for this role he's a funny looking bloke and his facial expressions were hilarious br br the series was so successful that they even made a mr bean movie in 1997 which was also pretty funny by the way br br it's funny seeing all the adventures and situations he gets himself into this series was a classic for sure and i still watch an episode from time to time br br mr bean is well worth a 10 10 in my book fans of offbeat comedy must check this out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866565465927124 Review: star rating saturday night friday night friday morning sunday night monday morning br br mr bean rowan atkinson is in this world but not of this world his mind simply doesn't seem to comprehend things the way an average person would and his life is one long disaster because of this getting himself into constant mishaps and far out zany situations which he is left to sort out on his own as he doesn't seem to mix with anyone and he rarely speaks but he never gives up and despite the simplest of tasks being a constant struggle for him applying his own zany methods of solving the problem always pays off for him in the end br br to look at the sorry state of modern british humour with all it's focus of sex and general vulgarity you'd be forgiven for forgetting that a show like mr bean was made at one time there's nothing unsuitable going on here just good clean u rated humour of the type tommy cooper and the like made in the 50s and i find it just as laugh out loud funny now in my early 20s as i did when i was a young boy in the early 90s br br although i can look at it a little deeper now and see there must be more to this character than than meets the eye there must be a reason why he does things the way he does and things seem to keep going wrong for him as others have noted it looks like he may have a type of in fact i'm so convinced about it that i really think were a professional psychologist to him i think mr bean could be the first famous fictional character to be diagnosed with something like syndrome br br if you'd like to see some truly hilarious british humour at it's very best before it all became obsessed with sex and vulgarity then this would come highly recommended shows like little britain do work because it's well realised but it's really just as vulgar as the rest shows like this show we were more restrained and once and hopefully we might start putting out this type of humour more again sometime soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.932415246963501 Review: back to those good old days of 1971 we can vividly recall when we were treated with a whole season of charles chaplin at the cinema that's what the promotional guy called it when we saw him on somebody's old talk show we can't recall just whose it was either griffin or woody one or the other the guest talked about sir charles' career and how his films had been out of circulation ever since the 1952 of the former little from los on the grounds of his being an alien no schultz he's not from another planet br br charlie had been deemed to be a due to his interest and open into various political and economic systems everything from the movement from the and before the craze to in its various forms were fair game for discussion at chaplin's hollywood parties which of course meant the inclusion of the soviet style which we commonly call communism br br mr chaplin's predicament was both by one little detail he had never become an american citizen br br anyhow enough of this background already br br suffice it to say that he had become non in the united states of america it was high time to get the old films out of the and back out to the movie houses it'd sure be a great gesture by us easily forgiving and quickly forgetting br br it would be a fine gesture to the great film making artist besides the academy of motion pictures arts was planning to honor chaplin with a special tribute at the 1972 oscar show this would surely be a tearful yet joyous packaging of pathos a plenty for having america invite charlie back and have him come and receive a special academy lifetime achievement award in front of a world wide television audience in the millions br br besides that would be a natural for promoting the chaplin season at the theatre remember the little tramp was as astute as a man as he was as a film maker the program consisted of of modern times city lights the great dictator a king in new york and finally the chaplin revue we remember being very excited in the anticipation of the multi date film fest br br in our fair city of chicago it was for the theatre on rush street the lead off with modern times and all of the others would be shown one at a time each staying for whatever period was necessary in order to satisfy the public's desire to view each picture as we recall the very last on the schedule was the chaplin revue br br in retrospect we look back and wish that they had begun the run with revue as there were undoubtedly legions of moviegoers much like ourselves who knew very little about his accomplishments in motion pictures except for those keystone and mutual silent shorts that were being shown as regular feature on so so many shows all over the country oh well once again no one me br br concentrating on today's honored guest film the chaplin revue we found that it was actually three separate pictures carefully bound together by the use of narration by chaplin himself some lively themes and incidental music once again written by chaplin and some happy talk and serious narration ditto by chaplin he opens up the proceedings by making use of some home movie type of film depicting the construction of the chaplin studio in hollywood as well as some film taken of some rehearsal time showing director chaplin demonstrating just what he wants to a group of actors br br this segment was well done and well received by the audience both the building humor and the rehearsal were by making them seem the rehearsal naturally the building by use of speeding up the photographic process the old trick makes it appear that the buildings were almost building themselves br br this amalgam of shorts incorporated three of chaplin's short comedies from his stint with first national pictures roughly that being to the choice was well thought out and gave us a wide variety of subject matter and mood br br first up was shoulder arms charles chaplin productions first national pictures 1918 as the title suggests it is a tale of world war i released in october of 1918 with about a month to go before the day of november 11 it was a comedy of comical army gags and a romance between private chaplin and a french girl miss edna the levity is fast physical and in the grand old tradition of the enemy the german army br br displaying an excellent example of the old about children and dogs bringing folks together the next film a dog's life chaplin productions first national 1918 traces the parallel lives of chaplin's tramp and a newly adopted stray the movie story involves families two of them one homo one canine and both supplying us with some big surprises br br as the finale we have the chaplin first national was a good choice to have as the finale it was bright light and tight it was an excursion into the area of the western spoof comedies of such type having been done since by every comedian and team the in the story is not of your standard thanksgiving variety but rather a dude or who has out west the tramp is not only that guy but his character is an escaped convict who is mistakenly thought to be the new of a western town's church br br our rating that is schultz and me is that's four br br poodle Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8351792693138123 Review: most of chaplin's most famous films are his full length features and i assume most people have at most seen only a few clips of him from his pre feature days when he starred in dozens and dozens of comedy shorts this is really a shame as some wonderful shorts are pretty much waiting to be discovered by the world in the 21st century br br if someone watches this film they have an excellent chance to see some of chaplin's better shorts because chaplin himself chose these three shorts and strung them together with a bit of narration to make this 1959 feature film this is great for several reasons first in chaplin's earliest films from 1914 1915 his character of the little tramp is still in its earliest incarnations or is absent altogether plus even when he is there he was often mean spirited and self centered something very alien from the little tramp we have grown to love second because the shorts that were chosen were in great condition if you watch this film you won't need to worry about watching scratchy film with gaps and lousy musical accompaniment that doesn't fit the action a common problem br br so for a great look at chaplin's shorts at their finest give this film a chance it's sure to provide you some excellent laughs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852421879768372 Review: chan wook park you have to hand it to the guy in my eyes he's not only a brilliant director but a brilliant director who can turn his hand to any genre and often provides something refreshing yet still ultimately satisfying br br thirst is essentially a vampire tale but one that plays fast and loose with some of the rules of the subgenre kang ho song plays father sang hyeon a man who gives himself over to a research program and then kind of catches the disease they are trying to cure dies and comes back all thanks to the blood he was with being the only one out of five hundred to survive he becomes quite the celebrity to those who know him and all he wants is to get back to normal normal however now involves being able to leap great without injury wanting to drink blood and getting severely hot under the collar when rays of sun get on his skin it's not long before he's living with a rather dysfunctional family unit who knew him in his childhood and while he hides his new strange lifestyle he finds himself drawn into a complex love triangle becoming more acceptable of darker thoughts and sliding down a slippery that could lead him from man to beast to monster br br deftly blending a number of genres park's movie felt much and more original to me than let the right one in to use a recent example and genuinely impressed me with it's approach to material that could easily have felt as well worn and rehashed as any number of other vampire movies we've seen over the years it's a mixture of horror melodrama and comedy while also pondering ideas such as strength of faith the power over life and death the downside of immortality etc etc br br some people have complained that this genre blending approach the movie but i personally found that it was a lively entertaining and always enjoyable movie helped by a great central performance from song as the tortured priest and fantastic turns from a supporting cast with no weak links many characters get to move through a range of emotions and all do so with skill and believability especially the young woman played by ok vin kim who becomes the object of the love lust and affection br br fans of asian cinema and park in particular and also fans of poe's the tell tale heart watch and learn should lap this up it's yet another classy movie from a man who seems to take everything in his stride and always manages to put out nothing less than solid entertainment br br see this if you like near dark aka cemetery man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774335026741028 Review: i attended an advance screening of this film not sure of what to expect from kevin costner and ashton kutcher both have delivered less than memorable performances films while the underlying general storyline is somewhat familiar this film was excellent both costner and kutcher delivered powerful performances playing extremely well off each other the human and strengths of their respective characters were incredibly played by both the scene when costner confronts kutcher with the personal reasons why kutcher joined the coast guard rescue elite was the film's most unforgettable emotional moment the specific storyline was an education in itself depicting the personal sacrifice and demanding physical training the elite coast guard must go through in preparation of their only job responsibility to save lives at sea the special effects of the rescue scenes were extremely realistic and i haven't seen such angry seas since the perfect storm co star clancy brown hbo's great to see him again played the captain of the coast alaska base in a strong convincing role as a leader with the and necessary ice water in his veins the film wonderfully and finally gives long overdue exposure and respect to the coast guard it had the audience at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678692817687988 Review: the three shorts included on this compilation issued in 1959 are timeless chaplin classics nothing wrong with them and nothing to criticize either chaplin's score for these films and the framework added as sections between the shorts are also well done the problem with this compilation is a minor one yet annoying the shorts have been stretch printed to fit the 24 frame p s speed of contemporary films whereas the shorts themselves where shot at 20 frames p s this results is jerky motion that doesn't look very attractive and yet this was an solution given the limitations of technology at the time it's just not that the current dvd version is the films look dirty as they did in 1959 and are still stretch printed there are separate restored versions of these classics available even on dvd and it would not be a problem to restore the image but alas this has not been done br br a minor quibble has taken up a lot of space in my article but i say again a minor quibble it should not detract all that much from the experience although it detracted one point from my rating the shorts are still worth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9544805884361267 Review: in the late 1940s there was a short film series entitled flicker flashbacks in which excerpts from silent dramas featuring the likes of mary pickford and blanche sweet were played for laughs scratchy clips from old movies were projected too fast and given an of music and lame quips the attitude expressed through this brutal treatment pretty much summed up mid century hollywood's view of its early days silent cinema was considered hokey a little embarrassing and only good for a chuckle during the 1950s this attitude gradually began to change for a number of reasons james famous 1949 essay on the silent clowns for life magazine was a factor but television played a major role in viewers with silent movies admittedly the tv networks sometimes handled the material as crudely as the flicker flashbacks people but higher toned series such as silents please treated the films with respect another milestone was robert compilation feature the golden age of comedy which proved to be something of a surprise hit when it was released to theaters late in 1957 br br i don't know if charles chaplin was aware of film or its success at the box office but it was around this time that he decided to launch a theatrical re release of three of his best short comedies a dog's life shoulder arms both made in 1918 and the made in 1922 and released the following year these three movies happened to work well as a trio since they contrast nicely in plot theme and setting in addition all three feature familiar faces from chaplin's stock company some of whom play multiple roles in each short at the time of the re release the films hadn't been publicly screened in over thirty years so perhaps chaplin was concerned about maintaining his reputation with a new generation of movie goers especially since his best work was seldom shown on television in the new early days br br unfortunately chaplin apparently concluded that the films moved too quickly at the old silent projection speed so the decision was made to stretch print them which meant that every other frame was printed twice maybe he wanted to avoid the look but this wasn't the best way to go about it aesthetically speaking the results were awful and practically destroyed the movies' flow of action but nonetheless that's how the chaplin revue was released to theaters in 1959 and that's the version that was transferred to video and made commercially available by playhouse video in the 1980s i purchased a vhs copy of the movie at the time and was terribly disappointed with the jerky stop and start rhythm of the films br br it's a particular pleasure to find that david restoration of chaplin's compilation originally produced for the laser disc format is a vast improvement over the playhouse video version for the most part the projection speed has been corrected the stretch is gone at any rate though the action seems to drag a bit at times for example in a dog's life during edna charlie's awkward dance in the green cafe bare arms appear visibly blurred at another point during the trench scene in shoulder arms when charlie is relieved from duty the action appears oddly slowed down for a few moments but this may be the result of a maneuver by the film to cover a bit of over all picture quality is fantastic considering the age of the movies themselves br br other the revue begins with rare behind the scenes footage taken at the chaplin studio this includes shots of an obviously staged rehearsal session where chaplin diminutive actor loyal underwood as well as scenes of charlie at his dressing table putting on his makeup and the famous mustache these scenes are accompanied by chaplin's narration delivered at a rapid clip chaplin also composed a new musical score for the compilation and in my opinion his themes for the revue rank with his best compositions especially the pieces used during the café sequence in a dog's life the only exception is the song written for the a pseudo singin' cowboy number called bound for texas sung style by matt sounding rather like gene which is anachronistic and out of place otherwise throughout the rest of the revue the music is perfectly suited to the action and the atmosphere br br it feels as though the image release of the chaplin revue is in a sense its long debut presenting these classic comedies the way they were meant to be seen all along in this form the revue ranks with chaplin's most and enjoyable works Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925009608268738 Review: this movie gets a 10 because there is a lot of gore in it who cares about the plot or the acting this is an italian horror movie people so you know you can't expect much from the acting or the plot everybody knows fulci took footage from other movies and added it to this one since i never seen any of the movies that he took footage from it didn't matter to me the italian godfather of gore out done himself with this movie this is one of the goriest italian movies you will ever see no gore hound should be without this movie in their horror movie collection buy this movie no matter what it is a dream come true Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578494429588318 Review: i honestly have to say that a cat in the brain is one of the most fun and unintentionally hilarious films i've ever seen this film is packed with stupid dialog ridiculous scenes and a self involving plot starring legendary horror director lucio fulci himself br br the threadbare story line is about an aging director fulci who is also named lucio fulci in the film who is starting to go nuts and because of all the vicious things he's put down in film over the past many years he goes to a shrink who fulci and tells him that he will believe himself to be a killer but that the shrink will actually be the one doing the killing the rest of the film is made up of shots from the film that fulci is directing during all this action scenes of the shrink killing people all the while grinning like a f moron and some of fulci's hallucination sequences oh and a few tits thrown in for good measure as well br br a cat in the brain is completely over top and ridiculous in every sense the gore is classic fulci nasty and strong with some really decent scenes the chainsaw of a female corpse is pretty cool as is the chainsaw beheading of a small boy lots of and other cool kill scenes make this one a pretty non stop bloodbath the ridiculous dialog lick it lick it as well as some of the insanely goofy scenes the nazi orgy the opera singing slap fest and the running down of an innocent hippy come easily to mind make this one fun as hell not nearly as dark as some of fulci's other films cat is more of a self indulgent horror comedy that if it wasn't meant to be funny is actually kind of sad i say to grab a fifth of cheap and settle in to this one i watched cat with a few friends and we laughed the entire time this is the feel good movie of the summer recommended 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8439943194389343 Review: this is an interesting movie i think it's very humorous although the humor is very black fulci is good and funny acting himself it's a really funny and truly crazy self portrait of an artist i make horror films if i would make love films no one would buy tickets and it's really sexy movie also almost all the time there is some action or tension going on and many sexy girls women maybe it goes to the core of why anyone starts to do movies art in the first place it's a real psychedelic trip maybe best seen a little drunk or some similar state of mind there is some really nasty gore scenes also of course because it's lucio fulci as a matter of fact some of those scenes are quite disgusting anyway it's one of the three best and most complete fulci films i've seen the others are house by the cemetery zombi haven't seen the beyond actually the script is to my opinion quite ingenious you could see this movie as a portrait of an extreme neurotic or a person who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder fashionable words the character has a compulsive need to confess crimes or bad thoughts especially crimes he hasn't even done and he questions himself all the time what if i have done it what if i want to do it have i done it do i want to do it he and his thoughts i'm sure fulci has been interested of psychology and maybe even read something of the area in his house by the cemetery movie for example there is a character named this is maybe the most concentrated and personal movie fulci did i also like the simplicity of the photography pictures in this film only thing that me a little bit is the sadism especially towards women i don't quite understand why is it entertainment is it art is it horror anyways and overall this is really interesting and well made movie definitely recommended classic film at least for fans or anyone interested of this genre for the others it may be too much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663847088813782 Review: lucio fulci was one of the most prolific italian directors by the time of his death in 1996 yet his career had long since descended into a downward spiral of increasingly futile genre entries that could barely stand in the shadow of his earlier work for much of the '70s into the mid '80s he cranked out such stylistically distinctive horrors as city of the living dead the beyond and the brutal giallo the new york ripper fondly remembered by fans like myself and while cat in the brain falls in with the era of fulci's decline as a filmmaker it is a shocking darkly hilarious that while a clearly inferior work the framing effects and acting are below par proves an interesting open ended meditation on pop psychology and film's ability to make no mistake cat in the brain is a total and as disjointed as fulci's previous films but it deserves credit for trying to be something more in a deliciously tongue in cheek touch fulci plays himself a director in the midst of filming yet another violent horror flick who comes down with perverse murderous hallucinations after visiting a shrink who puts him under hypnosis his dreams and reality begin to to the point where the viewer cannot discern the two the recent dvd from grindhouse releasing mentions cat as an heir apparent to the likes of eraserhead and it does carry a similarly awkwardly funny quality associated with the best surrealist art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9288219213485718 Review: fulci does this man brings one of the goriest and weirdest movies ever made answer yes cat in the brain also known as nightmare concert is fulci's last masterpiece yes it is no matter what some people will say about it there are few facts why this movie is one of the best fulci's movies br br fulci make a fun of himself and his movies with this one lead roll in this movie is no other then fulci himself who plays well horror splatter gore director who thinks he is slowly going insane it's filled with black humor which unlike in the most of the modern horror movies works here being fulci flick you need to know it's gory how much well pretty much i always loved gore in the movies and i never get enough of it but cat in the brain actually stopped my thirst for gore and believe me it's a hard to archive even the braindead didn't stop it is all about gore almost every scene revolves about fulci who after being hypnotized by evil is seeing all kinds of horrors for everything that happens to him or everything he sees some of the scenes involves him accidentally dropping the whiskey and instead of that he sees rotten corpse lying on the floor which starts to spit some ooze from it's wounds forget the beyond or zombie 2 this is the goriest fulci movie now i like how fulci manage to apply all those comic parts in the movie he is such a brilliant director some funny moments and lines happens from time to time like one where fulci says making gore movies is kind of a sickness ending is very good considering that fulci and most of the italian horror masters is know for making ending with no sense or many plot holes if you are fun of the fulci make sure you check it out if you have a weak stomach avoid this and repeat its only a movie ps some of the gore scenes within this movie chainsaw dismemberment full tongue torn out eyeballs torn out infested corpses zombies face being in boiling water stabs in the shower to head throat slit many parts of the body and organs being toast aside hammer smashed face Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8983203768730164 Review: in the late eighties and early nineties the decline and death of independent video companies like and media effectively shut off italian horror films for much of it's american audience italian genre films also declined in quality and br br occasionally movies like primal rage sequels like beyond the door iii troll 2 and a few dario argento films out onto video but most remained until dvd in the us for nearly a decade or longer movies from these lost years became very sought after and talked about among horror fans br br of these films cat in the brain is probably one of the most hyped of all due to the legions of lucio fulci fans and the fact that it was not only directed by but also starred their idol fulci himself br br though not quite fulci's best it's still better than most of his later efforts his rabid fan base will probably love it italian horror and giallo aficionados might also enjoy it depending on their tastes but i'm not sure about anyone else people who only watch hollywood stuff might not want to take the word of the many glowing reviews here br br one thing i personally found fascinating were the scenes featuring probably only lasting contribution to italy studios the name is instantly recognizable to any fan of italian movies until i saw it here i could only imagine what it looked like Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5070893168449402 Review: the one who says that lucio fulci is not one of the most important names in the history of splatter is probably mad the italian director is a legend among hardcore horror fans and his work exceeds the barriers of the genre who can forgot his western crime or fantasy flicks this is probably his goriest film and unfortunately one the last a horror director fulci as himself starts about gruesome murders he goes to a psychiatrist who makes him believe he is the criminal in this time the doctor begins a long chain of serial crimes with such a plot the movie should have been filled with something and there are corpses crashed or melted heads chainsaw dismemberment and many others kind of boring sometimes the film is saved by the excessive violence that will definitely please the gore addicts Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8847658038139343 Review: i couldn't help but relish the entire premise of cat in the brain because it explains a director's steadily going mad seeing people murdered from past movies he has made even mundane activities such as cooking a meal in the microwave or running a of water some horrific from a film in the past director fulci playing himself is directing ghosts of and can not seem to his mental well being from constant murder he seeks help from a psychiatrist who instead uses fulci's work as a method to execute a series of innocent people the director into thinking that perhaps he's responsible br br this is obviously a film playfully poking fun at fulci's image while exploring the themes of how such a profession which produces so much death and destruction rarely could mold and shape a legacy the film features pretty much a wrap around story surrounding non stop graphic violence with every possible way to kill a woman expressed in grisly detail this has a shower murder hitchcock never could direct or probably want to the film's compliments the mental state of fulci's fulci i know during the running time reality and cinematic fiction have and fulci can find no escape the ending explaining the old cliché it's only a movie couldn't work any better than it does here fulci's boat says perversion excellent touch and he off i can only wish this was his final film because that's a perfect close if there ever was one david l thompson is the deranged psychiatrist planning to kill his adulterous wife kennedy is a cop fulci fears had a family murdered by the fiend br br the ultra violence in the film features plenty of unique ways to take a head off such as the door to a chest a a chainsaw and hatchet the most brutal violence derives from nasty chainsaw activity as a dead body is hacked to pieces how a chainsaw work on a log fits beautifully in one nightmarish hallucination sequence the most shocking use of a chainsaw is when a little boy gets decapitated the opening scene with the puppet cat tearing away on fulci's brain is a the scenes which are spliced within the film featuring a horrified fulci looking on are obvious but i couldn't help but enjoy this anyway Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7584047913551331 Review: the great thing about thirst park's latest film is that it's the anti twilight some of you may take that as a minus but in reality it's a big plus park takes the method of vampirism seriously and as well the torrid love story between sang hyeon and tae joo we see the conflicts of both of the characters sang hyeon being a priest who undergoes a medical experiment that unbeknownst to him turns him into a sickly but true blue vampire and tae joo with her mother and idiot brother the latter is killed by sang as in a very strong melodrama there's nothing terribly weepy or insipid with the story and characters at any point and the implications put forth from religion early on sang for example is seen as a of sorts since he rose from the dead thanks to his vampirism even as he just can't be that and knows it on top of those about good vs evil push it up into another plane cinematically br br that thirst also rises up to the awesome standard of artistry that park has displayed with oldboy lady vengeance and the underrated i'm a cyborg but that's ok should be taken as a given thirst is a film with a juicy narrative and bizarre suburban characters and is shot and edited with an eye for a mood that is part satiric part romantic erotic part dramatic and lastly fantastical and it doesn't always treat as something of a simple horror movie set up though as a horror movie park has more than his share of scary scenes it's more akin to the movie near dark which never mentioned the word vampire but let you know it was and treated it with sincerity and a kind of lucid track of attention and that the disease itself and its effect on a person's existence is perhaps scarier than the killings or bloodshed once you see one vampire jump up really high or heal its wounds you've seen all br br thirst also has a wicked sense of humor much like oldboy only here with a bite pun intended meant to emphasize bizarre physical states of being an example of this can be found with the of sucking off of blood from people in by taking their blood tube and on it on the floor or the manner in which tae joo holds on to one scrap of humanity by keeping her mother alive even as she's had something like a stroke and can only blink her eyes and tap one finger as a means of reacting to the blood suckers who've brought pain and horror to her home but these moments are like icing on the cake to make it a complete experience what makes thirst last in the mind is how elements come together of drama and existential pains of a surreal sense of i especially loved the dynamic between sang hyeon and the other priest who gives his arm up for blood sucking but really wants to be a vampire too and of the erotic the scenes where the priest finally gives in to tae joo are incredible in their pace and length of shots and how real it gets not in a pornographic manner but in the sense of these characters' release and escape which doesn't last long over the scope of the story br br if it's not as great as oldboy it's not something to about not all films park directs will reach the stature of his masterpiece and at the least he'll always be known as the man who directed that movie but is an excellent addition to his oeuvre and to the serious streak of vampire movies in general the film making is crisp and exciting and even dangerous and what a white room of the characters live in the humor is dark and hilarious the acting is intense and moody especially from subtle strokes from song kang ho and the quirky evil and surprising vulnerability from kim ok vin and the ending when it does finally get there is one of those truly superb vampire movie endings you'll be talking about for years in a good way in a battle between thirst and twilight thirst takes the knock out in the first round between let the right one in or near dark it's tougher to call 9 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9947570562362671 Review: un or nightmare concert as it's more commonly know amongst english speaking audiences starts as horror film director lucio fulci played by the man himself lucio fulci goes to lunch after filming a very gory violent scene however he orders steak has a horrible vision relating to cannibalism the grotesque visions hallucinations dreams continue begin to affect his mental state fulci decides to seek help contacts professor l thompson for psychiatric help claims that fulci cannot separate fantasy from reality agrees to help him however has a more sinister ulterior motive as a serial killer starts to brutally kill prostitutes fulci thinks he might be responsible br br this italian production was co written directed by lucio fulci who also stars in the film as a horror film director named lucio fulci which doesn't really feel like a lot of effort went into it anyway un is gory if nothing else for that alone i rather liked it the script by fulci john giovanni antonio is nothing more than a threadbare excuse to edit together lots of gory footage from other italian films it serves it's purpose well enough i suppose to see fulci on screen has a certain fascination if your a fan of his or are familiar with his films the ending is very rushed almost as if they ran out of money as it just has a policeman telling fulci they killed the killer that's it another thing about that ending when the two cops put the white sheet over the dead killer in the field then they walk away leaving it there without any other police presence i mean would the police in italy just leave a dead body in the middle of a field on it's own it moves along at a good pace if you like your gore then you have to see this although if you don't like gore then you'll hate it with a passion it all depends on your disposition so the choice folks is yours br br director fulci was never the most artistically adept filmmaker it shows here as his footage is bland flat looks like it was shot for tv the footage from the other films 7 in total doesn't match the stuff fulci shot it is obvious that this has been pieced together from different films if your looking for gore you've hit the people are with put through meat faces are melted there are a few there are some slit throats someones body is crushed under a car a tongue is ripped out someone has their throat crushed as a wheelchair runs over it there are loads of someone has their guts removed with a hook there's a rotten corpse complete with maggots someone hand is cut off someone has their head bashed in their eye falls out a gory death by piano wire as it slices through someones throat there are loads of severed limbs gallons of blood splashed around a scene of some cats eating brains there's more as well having said that some of the special effects are a bit fake look cheesy br br with a supposed budget of around 100 000 it shows this is pretty cheap looking it has no visual style or artistic merit but then again why would you want those when you can see a nazi orgy sequence wall to wall gore the acting in this is terrible including fulci br br un is a top film if your a gore hound like me however if your looking for something with a little bit more substance or indeed any substance then this ones not for you this is the sort of film which divides people straight down the middle you'll either love what it does or hate it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18808625638484955 Review: cat in the brain is a series of extremely violent sequences together by a plot that feels more like an overview describing director lucio fulci's most notorious years of film making the movie could also be seen as a dark comedy of sorts effectively spoofing the various claims that violent cinema causes violence in real life fulci goes further than that he casts himself as the star the central figure of the film thus showing the audience who is the man behind all the cinematic gore cat in the brain is not about presenting a clear story and following it instead it pokes fun at some of the clichés that have been surrounding the horror genre for years br br lucio fulci plays himself as a horror director struggling to keep his humanity intact years of violent film making have finally began to reach him it starts slowly and meat in general begin to disgust him his colleagues assure fulci that all he needs is some rest but that doesn't help and soon the grotesque ideas for his movies begin to overwhelm his daily thoughts in an attempt to find a cure for his dangerously maddening mental state lucio starts going to the local psychiatrist unfortunately that does more wrong than good and fulci is thrown into an even bigger mess as the psychiatrist turns out to be a psychopath who the murders from fulci's films in real life br br the film retains all the trademarks of italian splatter cinema good or bad they are all here so any comments about the acting or the technical aspects and budget are quite irrelevant as to the quality of the film it is a visual experience no doubts about it fulci throws in an incredible amount of violence easily surpassing pretty much everything he's made by chainsaw limbs cannibalism child murder decapitation these are just some of the many grotesque acts witnessed in cat in the brain some of them are obviously recycled from a few the director's less profile movies but they don't stand out of the context and actually feel quite at home here as i noted before the movie exists much better as a satire of the genre rather than a serious piece the way some of the violence is presented does help establish that idea such sequences shortly after climax are rejected by the reality in the film as they are revealed to be actually scenes inside a movie that fulci's character is directing this sort of film in film presentation somewhat the impact of the gore but in no way does it make it an easy to watch film oh no this is far beyond and above the levels of gore found in mainstream horror and gorehounds will in no doubt be satisfied with that fact br br lucio fulci was a very figure people either hate his work or love it cat in the brain won't convince any of fulci's detractors in the opposite but it is nevertheless an interesting part of his filmography one that fans should really check out Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37410902976989746 Review: fulci is one of my all time favorite italian splatter directors he is also a very good story teller mixing horror the supernatural and psychedelic themes altogether very well this film was truly his last great story before he directed such disappointments as voices from beyond the story is simple as fulci plays himself a horror director after years of filming splatter and gore films it seems that fulci starts to suffer a breakdown in which he starts about people being slaughtered he decides to see a psychiatrist who only makes matters worse when he convinces fulci that he is killing people br br fulci used gore scenes from several pictures around the same time these films i don't believe he directed but certainly produced some of those films are massacre directed by andrea burial ground touch of death directed by fulci the murders secret and i can't remember the rest of the films br br nightmare concert is a very underrated film even by fulci fans but i loved this movie and have watched it many times already it is sad that fulci didn't get a chance to direct anything worth while after this but nonetheless this is a great film and i do recommend it to any fulci fan whether you like it or not 9 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879513382911682 Review: un cat in the brain is one of the goriest horror movies ever made there is a lot of blood and gore including chainsaw bloody and numerous the film is also interesting as self parody of fulci but the gore and violence is the key element in it some of the gore fx were taken from own fulci's movies alice lo and i di both 1988 plus gore fx taken from fulci the snake house aka bloody psycho by massacre by andrea non della by mario non si i by giovanni and luna di aka by all 1989 the scene where brett beats the woman's face to pulp is from alice lo a film fulci had made for italian tv in 1988 the of the female corpse at the beginning is taken from the same film as is the head in the microwave and the guy that gets driven over and over again highly recommended especially if you like extreme cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856696724891663 Review: lucio fulci's cat in the brain is an inventive and somewhat egotistical tale of a director's decent into madness the director in question is fulci himself who stars in the film fulci has become known to horror fans everywhere as 'the godfather of and for good reason as he has provided us with some of the and most gruesome films ever to grace the silver screen from the eyeball violence in films like 2' to a man been hacked to death with chains in 'the all the way to the full on gore fest known as 'the new york if you want gore and let's face it who doesn't fulci is your man however all this catering for gorehounds like you and i has taken its toll on fulci's mental state and he's quickly into madness brought about by what he films fulci's problems don't end at his mental state either as his psychiatrist that he has gone to see about his problem has took it upon himself to take up murder as a hobby using fulci's films as for the murders br br i've got to say the acting in this film is absolutely atrocious there is one scene in particular that involves a hooker and it's only fit to be laughed at for both it's acting and it's stupidity fulci takes the lead role of the film obviously he's not an actor and it shows but his performance is actually the best in the film it's even safe to say that one the whole the acting is bad for an italian horror film of course nobody goes into an italian horror expecting good acting so it's somewhat forgivable but i do think that fulci could have hired some better ones bad dubbing doesn't exactly help either however something that does help is the fact that the terrible acting is by lots of gore and it's extreme to say the least people get their heads cut off a woman is slain in the shower and unlike psycho here we really see it people are hacked up fed to pigs and there's lots and lots of cinema's finest weapon the chainsaw on display which delighted me no end the amount of gore is massively over the top a lot of the time which gives the film something of a feel but cat in the brain is obviously a tongue in cheek film anyway br br it would be hard to make a film about yourself and not come across as being a bit of a big head and fulci does indeed come across as a bit of a big head in this movie his name is mentioned often and he's on screen nearly all the time it's not too much unlike in the ego stakes but it's obvious he had a good time making this and i for one had fun watching it so we can forgive him a little the film's ending lets it down i saw it coming a mile off but then didn't seriously think that the movie would take that route but i was wrong it did unfortunately the ending left me cold and the film is a better watch if you turn it off just before the final two minutes however despite it's ending and terrible acting cat in the brain is a lot of fun and will please fulci enthusiasts no end and it is therefore recommended Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5641329288482666 Review: well this is new famous italian horror director lucio fulci shoots a film about a famous italian horror director called lucio fulci after years and years of witnessing gruesome horror sequences it becomes hard for lucio to separate reality from fiction and he often about committing violent murders he quickly descends further into a endless spiral of madness and venom even the dedicated psychiatrist can't seem to keep fulci on the right track now when it comes to pure fun and entertainment value cat in the brain certainly is one of fulci's most pleasant films the gore is overpowering and copious to say the least the amount of filthy massacres is impossible to describe especially when you manage to get your hands on the fully uncut version referred to with the aka nightmare concert all around victims ' intestines are spread on all sides of the screen and the are working the film also becomes unintentionally funny quite soon since it's so exaggerated and a perfect experience to watch with a group of friends when there's beer in the fridge of course from a more professional viewpoint this production can't exactly be called a masterpiece there's not the least bit of tension or atmosphere to detect and the characters are completely empty headed in order to make more room for the gore characters are just being introduced for 5 seconds and subsequently die a horrible death especially compared with fulci's highlights like the beyond or don't torture a duckling this film looks like a quickly warmed up snack the best way to interpret cat in the brain is like a personal statement made by fulci and a direct attack towards censorship perhaps after seeing so many of his films – especially the latter ones – being cut by censorship and bashed by pseudo artistic critics he wanted to avenge himself by delivering a gory mess that simply can't be cut if you take out all the explicit violence and the truly sick make up effects you only got about 10 minutes of footage left especially because the insane killings re occur later in the film as fulci about them again you can almost hear our director think stuff like let's see how you're going to censor this now even the entire development of the murder investigation happens in the background are the victims missed by any of their friends or relatives are there any police officers looking for clues that'll lead them to the killer you don't know and lucio doesn't bother to inform you about that because that would lead to sequences that don't require cutting oh and it's pretty damn pretentious as well the name mr fulci or even lucio is mentioned every 3 minutes 34 times throughout the entire movie to be exact and our director clearly enjoys being in the for a change hey i certainly don't blame him after over 30 years of delivering amusing movies he deserved to have a little extra fun you're a god mr fulci Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0951039046049118 Review: i don't know what it is exactly but the film is happily sitting on my shelf with no thought of ever leaving me fulci has crafted one of the most ridiculous infested and well unique movies i've ever seen not sure what else to say about it but i love this movie the steak scene is absolutely uproarious and the whole nazi torture orgy fiasco is strangely hilarious i'm not sure what fulci was trying to do but has anyone heard that based on this film fulci accused wes craven of ripping him off with scream cat in the brain is a must for bad movie lovers everywhere yes i'll definitely say it's not a good film but i guarantee certain scenes will stick in your mind forever this is an exercise in craziness people i guess if i were a serious critic i'd give it a 3 but on sheer again i can't really explain my affections i'd give it a 7 really whacked out flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551412463188171 Review: this film with only two characters takes you closer to these two people the interrogator and the prisoner than most films take you to any character however well crafted br br the sheer confusion terror and pain which madeleine character undergoes is deeply disturbing as is alan sadistic yet charming interrogator br br this film is all too possible and builds to a shocking climax the effect of the film as a whole leaving you sitting in silence at the end it'll haunt you for a long time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9213840961456299 Review: simply beautiful one of the best mind umm screws in existence both rickman and stowe play their roles to the hilt in this tale of a book writer who maybe has written a subversive moscow could learn a few things from the torture techniques in this film they could also do worse than hiring alan rickman five out of five stars and at present 1 20 2000 2 on my top 100 films of all time list Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7933346629142761 Review: this movie had me stuck in this endless loop of thinking about it for days afterward granted i am not the movie snob that some folks around here appear to be but i thought this was amazingly well acted and a powerful creation if lacking a little subtlety in i happen to admire movies that can effectively recreate the sensation of watching a stage play it creates an eeriness that works well with this flick i am also a great fan of alan rickman so that might be my bias personally i found the lack of landmarks a good thing this could in fact be anywhere and probably is i say go easy on what was a powerful experience for me and likely for anyone involved in any sort of political activity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.929199755191803 Review: korean cinema has the ability to turn genres on its head and the latest by the celebrated director chan wook park is a tale of a good priest who becomes a vampire add a leading him astray and a cast of and you have a wonderful recipe br br directed in part in a style similar to the sympathy trilogy it's as sumptuous as it is dark steering clear of cliché it does offer some new tricks in the overdone vampire genre its an existential movie trying to capture the moral of how exactly a person has to choose to live with their conditions rather than revel in the blood lust however the film doesn't take itself too seriously and there is boundless humour throughout br br our leads play their roles to perfection playing with our emotions and in the dark humour there are moments of reflection on the whole moral involved in the film but its never preachy some might find it overlong and it can lull at points but it's worth giving it a chance to the end br br if you like left field films then there are fewer better than this one of late dark and engrossing it will pull in a crowd one i'd recommend you give a try Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495441317558289 Review: closet land is not at happy movie neither is it connected to any kind of social realism this is perhaps its strength the distance from specific time and nations the message makes it more powerful and rips away the burden of and propaganda you often sense in movies made to criticize nations in of ones own i am of course primarily speaking of the usa propaganda in some commercial film br br bit closet land is so much more than a message it is a film of pure surrealistic beauty filled with the same clean clinical form you find in work such as 1984 and it's equals br br i am of old a big fan of alan rickman the man with the golden sarcasm and i might add the sex appeal the between him and madeleine stowe is brilliant everytime i see him he seems to play a character even than the last one br br but enough the film lacks in action i dont want any crashing cars but i want something to happen except pure talk after an hour i got really tired of the the predictable actions and more than anything i wanted a more complex view of it all the world the former lives of the characters and all the rest of the framework that was missing for some people a nice touch for me something less positive br br anyway closet land is a movie worth it's time if you are ready to make a trip into the abyss of the human nature br br and of course for us who really loves the always evil alan rickman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9500404000282288 Review: closet land is an amazing terrifying piece of cinema it features only two actors in a single set but never loses your attention the set design is imaginative and troubling the staging of scenes maintains your attention while adding to your own sense of confusion and terror the acting is outstanding with alan rickman and madeleine stowe having the duty of carrying every scene br br i first saw this film in 1991 soon after it came out on video it didn't play in theaters where i lived not surprising given its political content it should be seen though it features a brilliant staging of the torture and interrogation techniques used by societies to instill fear and in its citizens the country is never named which makes it all the more striking it could be anywhere east west 3rd world 1st world it illustrates what happens when a small group of people decide what is best for everyone when government becomes the ruler of the citizens rather than the servant br br madeleine stowe is a children's author who has been dragged from her bed in the night and subjected to terror and torture she finds herself in a room with alan rickman a seemingly pleasant at first it seems a horrible mistake and she is free to go but fear causes her to remain and the terror escalates she is increasingly subjected to physical and mental torture the interrogator uses sensory manipulation confusion manipulation role play and twisted logic to break down the author she is humiliated and forced to endure bodily positions deprived of food and water br br through it all she refuses to give in to do what the interrogator asks she is told that it will all end if she just signs a confession a simple little act she refuses through it all she employs defense that have developed since childhood it is slowly revealed that she was the victim of childhood sexual abuse to survive she developed fantasy worlds and characters that would take her away from the abuse these allow her to transcend her torture and turn the tables on her interrogator she starts attacking his own beliefs and profession forcing him to examine his own life and motives in the end she is free because she maintains the freedom of thought the interrogator is the one trapped by the state br br this movie was made during the height of the cold war apartheid and at a time when the crimes of many governments throughout the world made daily news it is even more timely in a world where enemy combatants are held and in secret prisons denied legal rights or where ethnic cleansing lays waste to whole societies and aid is denied it demonstrates that the individual can stand up to the state or other by refusing to give in to fear and terror Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8982453346252441 Review: i caught this movie late one night and never knew what hit me this was one of the most disturbing movies i have ever seen yet had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next alan rickman is an excellent bad guy but this character beats all others i've never been so affected by a movie it's been 6 years and i still can't forget closet land Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631169438362122 Review: this is the most difficult movie i have ever seen the emotional content is horrific yet a woman who is accused of being a political activist is brought in for questioning the whole movie revolves around her interrogation alan rickman and madeline stowe have intense and powerful roles for which they deserve oscars for their performances Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9550526142120361 Review: the film deals with universal themes mentioning no specific country as its context it could happen anywhere and has in substance if not form those concerned about 1st issues censorship et al but don't want to be bored with lectures need art such as this to illustrate dramatize teach inspire br br rickman is certainly an under appreciated character actor he shines in this film showing off multiple acting talents that you must see i have yet to see him give a bad performance though even in not so great films stowe gives perhaps her best performance and proves that she possesses one of the most striking pair of eyes in hollywood in two words stunning convincing br br the set design perfectly matches the situation in function and mood the sound editing heightens to appropriate effect the total contrast conveyed through the animation sequences is a perfect symbolic device and the welcome and only respite to the bulk of the story's necessary venue the script is tight and essential with dramatic yet realistic dialogue i e as it might be and ought to be perhaps the most amazing aspect to contend with is the fact that 1 this is the director's first time out and 2 he is the writer in one phrase a tour de force with three recommendations see it own a copy see it repeatedly to fathom all its secrets and grasp all it genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813737273216248 Review: this little two person movie is actually much bigger than it looks it has so many layers i've watched it over and over and always pick up on something new i am amazed at the depth of the acting and i feel if this movie had gotten wider release that there would be no question that alan rickman is a major star Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6163150668144226 Review: the good news the director is reportedly committed to the cause of international and eager to deliver a solid message about the freedom of expression and the evil of oppression the plot is distinctly original and the actors are two of my absolute favourites the not so good news is not everybody's when visiting the movies or video stores also noted critics like mr maltin and roger ebert have dismissed the film as a genuinely failed attempt to convert a play from stage into cinematic form if i remember correctly the title is taken from the fairy tale character has written and which has made her a possible subversive and suspect person in the fictitious place where the story takes place her dreams are dangerous to the government represented here by rickman as the intense manipulative interrogator since those two people are virtually the only ones appearing in the film altogether the director is in for a real challenge in keeping the viewer's attention in the end i found the whole thing fascinating not flawless and definitely not for everyone but rewarding it's nowhere near a masterpiece like kieslowski's 'a short film about or as explanatory as man but if you're into those films or any of costa political thrillers you may appreciate this one as well just don't expect any or action sequences Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428850412368774 Review: this is an amazing movie and is very clever at using the few actors and sets it is also very shocking the physical and psychological torture both explicit and implied is mixed with calm and even stretches so the horror is always unexpected and brutal i'm not soft but this would have to be the most shocking film i have ever seen the message of this film is definitely delivered with a sledgehammer this is the film i will always remember both actors for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805790781974792 Review: ms stowe is sensational in this power drama about a secret policeman who a children's author because he believes she is trying to plant ideas in her writings that are contrary to the this is an incredibly powerful film both performances are worthy of more recognition as is the message of this movie put this on your must see list if you can locate it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767007231712341 Review: rarely does a film capture such intense drama and emotion what makes this film so unsettling is that the drama feels so real it's almost hard to remember that it's only a movie this is by far madeline stowe and alan performance of their careers the film almost feels like a theatrical production the way it is staged and lit the only bad thing about this movie is that it's very difficult to get a copy of it i have yet to see it other than on laserdisc this truly powerful film deserves a digitally remastered transfer and special edition treatment on dvd it really is that good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977751612663269 Review: after watching oldboy i was a little disappointed by the rest of park's work some of it is good but it never approaches the level of humour and originality that oldboy had this one does it is nothing like oldboy in plot or style but the same level of quality is there br br the acting is good with kang ho song ok bin kim and ha shin delivering excellent performances kim in particular manages to swap from the creepy horror scenes to the surreal comedy without the slightest misstep br br the plot is strange with lots of twists and turns and takes a big at the vampire clichés br br the directing is spot on with tons of pace and humour throughout and some of the most memorable scenes i have ever seen it does boast what is probably the weirdest love scene you will ever see br br this is just a great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649204015731812 Review: what would it be like to be accused of being a subversive this is what this film explores through the eyes of 2 characters one being the accused subversive the other being the interrogator it is a frightening journey from the beginning to the end this film is not for everybody and if you do not understand political governments thoroughly you will never get the point of this film as proved by 90 of the reviews here Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7760247588157654 Review: this movie took me by surprise i first saw it more than 10 years ago and it stays with me still it's got it's just plain boring points and i personally would have ended it differently this has not in the least bit me from watching it over and over and recommending it to others the acting is fantastic the cast and director do an amazing job with the script and anyone who likes movies who has the patience to sit and say what the hell is this and allow themselves to be drawn in should give this film a chance if you just want alan rickman to be goofy or to see things explode this is not the movie for you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8710079789161682 Review: i really love this movie it has a very real feel to it i believe it was never popular because of the subject matter however because of the subject matter it makes the movie all that much more important br br this is an a movie and i recommend it highly if you liked 1984 book or movie i think you will like this one as well br br this is harsh to say the least including mental and physical acts of torture some pretty vile not for the week at heart or stomach no gore but his movie is so great at projecting the mental anticipation it doesn't need blood and guts br br if you are not a realist or a person i don't think you will enjoy it it leaves you with an uneasy feeling about humans what they're capable of and the very real possibility that our government s does not necessarily have our personal best interest in it's heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822933077812195 Review: i am profoundly grateful to have seen this movie the acting is astonishing the movie itself is powerful and clear and the issues involved are handled with subtlety and depth br br this is an important movie it could be profoundly br br i would pay good money never ever to see it again because it is so good and so complex it is extremely difficult to watch i admit that my taste in movies tends strongly toward light entertainment the visual medium can be so powerful that i tend to avoid it for anything really important those of you with greater than i have may find it easier to handle br br but i strongly encourage people to see it at least once preferably with others so you can talk to each other and have someone around to remind you that there's more to the world than the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202630519866943 Review: even the trailer for this movie makes me cry like the first time i saw this movie not for people who are easily upset by intense material the finest performances by alan rickman and stowe without a doubt this dreadful tale of a society with the power to kidnap and torture it's citizens for any reason whether they are or the writer of children's books will chill you to the bone i saw it when it first came out 1991 and i remember every frame it still scares the hell out me today it's happening now br br apparently imdb requires ten lines to meet their criteria for a film review imdb might want to get a grip some of us are a little more about writing opinions Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7986496090888977 Review: this two character drama is extremely well acted and has a valid message and some truly shocking moments shocking not because they are graphic but because you're not prepared for them when they come but eventually it does become oppressive just like the somewhat similar a pure did still alan rickman should have gotten an oscar nomination for his multi dimensional performance no doubt about it 1 2 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4076641798019409 Review: closet land tells a powerful story and has many different subtle elements you could read lots of stuff about the movie's plot before hand but you don't really need to all you need to know is that the movie is all about an interrogation along the way we learn lots of things about the interrogator and the person being we also learn that the world can be a dark and scary place especially when you have absolutely no control over it br br in the end the movie amounts to a warning really though the movie has several different aspects to it about what happens to people's when they look the other way and ignore injustices happening to those around them br br if you've got about an hour and a half and know where you can rent this i strongly recommend that you do so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9284934997558594 Review: this movie gave me recurring nightmares with alan voice representing an fascist ruler the scariest movie i have ever seen psychological terror more powerful than anything any horror movie has ever achieved alan voice will always represent to me the power and terror of a totalitarian state reminiscent of 1984 this movie describes to those who don't care the reality of a large part of current world governments this film is disturbing but in a way that everyone should watch it it's a description of a reality that no one should ever have to experience but so many do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.948294997215271 Review: acting of course think about it closet land could easily have turned out so horribly an entire movie filmed in one room with only two people they better have some damned interesting things to chat about br br but it didn't turn out horribly on the contrary thanks to incredible portrayals by both stowe and rickman closet land is a masterpiece in its own right br br that's not to say it is for everyone persons who have had their attention spans through glitzy sex scenes and random gun fire may have trouble closet land however those who can appreciate good story telling without explosions should give it a look no matter how many video stores you have to call to find someone who has it in stock Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9111621379852295 Review: this film hits the heart with a reality like no other i have seen it shows what us what we in a democratic society take for granted and just what we are lucky enough not to be experiencing the acting in the film is superb sometimes you have to remind yourself that the movie is a dramatization and not real life mr rickman does wonders with his role as he does with all roles making the interrogator fully dimensional and human the set is incredible it gives the feeling of 'in the round theater which does not add or take away from the emotion of the action this movie seeks to open the eyes of the viewer and i'd say they have made a success of that goal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9518956542015076 Review: now that i have seen it it was not what i was expecting at least not until the very end i read some of the other reviews before picking up a used copy of this from amazon and was glad i did having been first introduced to park's work via oldboy i was curious to how he'd treat the genre and was rather pleased at the clever manner in which he executed it i think park has matured in terms of presentation because while oldboy and some of his other work has very nice and deliberate camera work he has some nice innovations in that i had not seen in other vamp movies for example the scene where father hyeon is realizing the beast growing within him as he gives his shoes to the always barefoot tae ju and he is able to see the blood pumping through tae skin and his in blood lust for it that was a nice effect i was also happy that park did not cg the crap out of the movie and the is in fact very little cg at all i came away from being totally set up to think one thing was going to happen and get taken for a ride in true park fashion additionally i liked that park played with a little symbolism and reversal whereas we don't usually get this is asia cinema during the beginning of the movie we see the plot develop slowly and get to know the characters and you feel like an invisible observer to the thing that are park treats you a little like ghost of christmas future coming to show you albeit a bit boringly what life is like outside your world ah but then we start to feel a little with the father and his burgeoning lust for tae ju and conflict with duty as a priest we almost start to root for them even until park not so nicely slaps us back into reality and we really see that in the end is a movie about moral dilemma and right and wrong it won't spoil it if i tell you to watch from the mindset of a priest and i think you'll come away from it with what park wants you to come away with don't expect oldboy and because that's not what you'll get here a very interesting take on the genre indeed those who missed the many literary elements and religious allusions watched some other movie not after watch let the right one in it's also not what you'll expect either Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9314719438552856 Review: closet land was sponsored by international and does have a lot of political overtones but there's so much more to this richly stirring story than that br br this is not just about the political tension of the late 80s it's about the personal persecution that a woman puts herself through as a child who was molested by a family friend we see the subtle allusion to the parallels of a dishonest government society structure and the culture of sexual where one in four young children are molested and one in three women has experienced some form of rape br br for me it brings up a chilling chicken and egg question does the attitude of our sexual repression leading to create the political environment of fear and or does the socio political dysfunction fuel a culture of sexual the psychological ramifications of even asking this question force us to a place where we are brought to develop our own answers br br in the end our young lady writer stowe has a similar moment to the one at the end of labyrinth she realizes in one shining brilliant moment that the idea of having her power stolen from her by the secret police rickman is an illusion no one can steal your power they can only trick you into giving it up and then you have the right to take it back at any time br br this is not a movie to be entered into lightly and you most certainly do enter it the minimalist aspects coupled with the child like animation stirs the deepest parts of the psyche and leaves no viewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9548364877700806 Review: closet land the title itself conjures up thoughts of secrets and that is really what's at the heart of this international film government secrets personal secrets both are integral pieces of this story br br by far the greatest acting seen in too long a time both alan rickman and madeleine stowe were phenomenal in their portrayal of a government interrogator and victim respectively with only the two actors in this unusual standard length film it is instantly clear that both actors were dedicated and talented enough to pull the viewer into this tiny bubble of a world and shut the door br br a word of caution br br what isn't mentioned on the description of this movie is that there is a subplot that deals with childhood sexual abuse while there is no graphic detail about the abuse the nature of it may be difficult for some viewers to watch especially given the intensity of the film on whole br br i'm not a big fan of international films but this movie drew me in because the acting was so exceptional and i can't help but make this movie one of my personal favorites Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372158050537109 Review: rachel and chuck valerie harper gerald decided the city is too busy and dangerous for their family so they packed up their reluctant son gregory and daughter lauren and moved back to a lake like the one rachel lived at as a child br br they say you can not go home again but this is an ideal rural home with what at first seems like a feel later the residence seems to be more like the people in deliverance soon bodies start turning up and everybody looks suspect with the exception of a few friendly faces this does not keep the family from enjoying running around and messing around in the woods br br we find that they have to be super ignorant to find the secrets and not tell anyone until they get ax as the antagonists br br can the ignored young save his parents or will their s put his her foot in it br br this film is more than most parodies as it was played with strait faces they could not have chosen better actors and daryl anderson was exceptionally creepy an added plus is that they let us know what is happening before the characters find out instead of pulling a clue out of the hat after the fact anyway this made for tv movie is good for a few laughs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7190308570861816 Review: the premise of the story is common enough average family wants out of the rat race wants to find the simple life so they move from sherman california to lake kids in tow br br the lake is beautiful they have an old house but wait there may be something in the lake people are being murdered and no one knows how never mind why gerald is excellent a familiar face for lifetime viewers valerie harper is also good since this film was made in maybe the writer should produce a sequel br br you will also enjoy barry corbin as the town eccentric and darryl anderson as a bruce dern lookalike crazed military man br br while the story plot is a bit over the top if you are a movie buff you will be reminded of similar scenarios from psycho deliverance as well as other horror stories of that genre several camera shots and sequences will give you a sense of deja vu br br sit back and enjoy if you don't take it too seriously it is very entertaining and better than for example the more recent movie br br i know what you did last summer it seems they made better movies in the good old 80's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614818692207336 Review: this is one of those classic american made for tv movies that are just made for watching on a rainy afternoon although the script is highly implausible it never takes itself too seriously and neither do the cast which leads to a great tongue in cheek murder mystery horror film best enjoyed with a bid bag of popcorn or box of a big bonus of this film is the fantastic location filming and despite the strange goings on and even stranger residents round lake i for one would not mind living there br br all in all a great film to watch over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9520531892776489 Review: not a film of entertainment but of real lives limited ambition for the working class in 60's enjoyable because of my upbringing not sure it'd work for most people typical loach full of tv actors actresses of 70's 80's 90's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9349924325942993 Review: recently released on british dvd this is a good movie as long as you have an attention span and iq of more than a fruit fly not as depressing as it could have been this is kitchen sink at its most dirty stamp is great in it the music is sweet carol white is very as the single mum tart who can't stop loving criminals br br my favourite scene is where carol and her friend who works in the pub with her the one with the enormous hairdo which comes down over one eye sit and gossip about all the men who walk past br br the only thing that marred this was the acting of carol's first husband but if you can get past that you're ok and donovan provides some of the most languid mellow bittersweet lyrics to come out of the 60s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638671278953552 Review: one of the best of the fantastic views of london and invaluable snippets of working class life of the 60's eye seems to capture everything yet makes no judgment a taste of things to come as with and it serves as a cinematic social history of britain carol white is completely convincing you love her fancy her want to take care of her but hold your head at her self destructive decisions and still follow her in some vain hope well backed up by terence stamp fresh off 'the also catch 'the and a plethora of english faces all looking very young set to tones stamp sings is the in a lovely scene ending with him saying getting better ain't i song also used in 'the rules of i think watch carol whites screen mum getting ready to out and get a putting on her false eye to the sound of on the radio priceless a treasure for anyone who was around at the time and a reminder of how good life is now in england incidentally used clips from in 'the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779988527297974 Review: ken loach showed the world the down and out flip side of swinging london with poor cow about london woman joy carol white hooking up with a thief and having a son with him only to see the man end up in the while his friend terence stamp manages to help her out some he proves to be little better in what a loser he is it soon becomes clear to joy that she's going to have to make a serious decision about where she's going in her life br br one thing that i determined i don't know whether or not this is accurate was a use of irony in the movie her name is joy but she experiences no joy in her life even if that wasn't intended it's still a movie that i recommend to everyone featuring songs by donovan one of which colors appeared in another terence stamp movie the which incidentally came out in 1999 when i was as old as my parents were when poor cow came out Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09082619100809097 Review: back in the 60's this grim study of joy a young wife was the introduction to the career of ken loach who became one of the most distinguished and respected british filmmakers of all time by then i knew very little about politics or the reality of the under privileged and i was quite impressed by the aesthetic of the film its free style its austere color cinematography and monologues in front of the camera i was also much surprised to find that terence stamp who had become a celebrity thanks to billy the collector and modesty blaise had so little screen time although 20th century fox distributed poor cow in loach did not stay in mainstream cinema which this film hardly is and i lost contact with his films i just heard of his successes family life black jack until i caught up in the 80's the beautiful title song by donovan by the way is available in his anthology Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665548801422119 Review: no pun intended i'm not going to spoil anything about the story but it's safe to assume that you already know what kind of character the main actor portrays and of course being a priest while being naughty all that plus this is the most erotic movie from park chan wook yet br br if you have seen previous works movies you know he is very visual in a good way and it shows again here while it strays away from the vengeance theme of his prior movies on the surface it still has quite some heat hidden underneath and when that boils quite a few bad things start to happen but through all that dark there also moments of light fun to be had too a very stylistic and though provoking movie that lives outside the mainstream and does a very good job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982647716999054 Review: i sort of liked this columbo movie its atmosphere which was real thriller like and its approach even at times reminded me of film noir in the movie its first 30 minutes or so it's really nice and done in a good old fashioned way with the right camera angles and use of light it doesn't mean instantly that this movie is a brilliant one though but its solid enough to consider this a good late columbo movie entry it's definitely a better movie than the average columbo movie entry br br 26 years after his previous columbo movie appearance george hamilton returns once again to play the main lead opposite peter falk again as the murderer in a total different and new role of course i liked him in his role and he was a good columbo who gave the good old lieutenant some good competition they had some nice sequences together problem with the new columbo movies always sort of had been that it didn't feature a good well known actor opposite peter falk this movie obviously doesn't suffer from this problem but i must say though that this movie doesn't feature peter falk at this best he has certainly played the character better and his performance isn't quite consistent enough within this movie which is probably also due to he movie its director daryl duke who also directed the really dreadful movie pan among many other projects br br it has a rather good and enjoyable story but the fact that the same sort of plot to cover up the murder had been used before in an earlier columbo movie also doesn't help of course it got used before in the 1975 movie columbo nevertheless it of course also still has plenty enough moments of its own with its story even though of course in essence every columbo movie is more or less the same but oh well that is what made the columbo series so great and consistent if it ain't broke don't fix it br br it also is true that within this movie more clues than usual are left out for the lieutenant which doesn't mean that the movie its murderer is more stupid or sloppy but i more see it as the writers being more overly enthusiastic than others it doesn't make the movie or story bad and it in fact perhaps even makes it more enjoyable to see columbo hard at work and discovering all kind of small but important clues luckily the movie is also filled with some enjoyable effective columbo comedy br br simply a good late columbo movie entry br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9908370971679688 Review: after being off the air for a while columbo returned with some new made for tv mysteries that while not being as good as the original series are better than the shows that were done in the later '90s br br murder can be to your health used the then and i guess now if you think about it true crime shows as the situation for a murder the murder is committed by a very successful true crime show host george hamilton in a nice bit of casting his chain smoking nemesis who lost the job to him played by peter attempts to blackmail hamilton when he discovers a porno video hamilton made with an underage actress in his salad days hamilton uses cigarettes to deliver the death blow via poison giving himself an alibi as well br br columbo is brought in to find out what happened you know the rest highly entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863249659538269 Review: this movie takes the psychological thriller to new depths well written by shane black the film is executed by the cast under the eye of director jack clearly is a director that we should look out for in the future his strength lies in his adaptation of personal experiences both on screen and in the classroom br br this thought provoking film is a must see for anyone who can appreciate action drama suspense and mystery as with all good films the viewer goes on a journey of their own to find their individual interpretation of the movie the mystical aspect of the film is intriguing and adds to the suspense you find your self looking for the answers along with audiences have liked the movie on the festival circuit with many awards received they must have agreed that a w o l 2006 is well worth watching br br i'd love to own a copy how do i go about getting one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725760221481323 Review: if you're into alternate realities contemplating what's real and what's just a fantasy this is an edge of your seat thriller that'll keep you guessing and really make you think try to get a copy of it and see for yourself i watched it at an l a film festival recently and it was by far the best one in the group that i saw it helped that it was actually about something unlike the others that were screened it's very well directed and the production value is top notch i would compare it to ladder in that it keeps you guessing as to what the true reality is of the world that we're in you should definitely try to hunt this film down and if it's screening at any festivals near you try to check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722529053688049 Review: i too saw this film at a film festival but unlike the previous poster i found it both interesting and original in a sea of terrible features shorts are often twice as bad do to small budgets and poor acting a w o l however is a taut little thriller that back to the outer limits the performances are solid not that one would expect otherwise from morse or and the directing is sharp and on the money i personally find it difficult to reconcile the previous comments with the film i saw a w o l is quite aptly written by shane black who as is usually the case plays with the genre both paying homage to the stories pulp sensibilities while simultaneously at the audience and never taking itself too seriously all in all a w o l proves to be an extremely well executed and fun film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704328775405884 Review: excellent story wonderful acting amazing production values and a cool action packed short with a perfect twist at the end what a great short film br br i saw this film in or at a film festival and was by it then i saw it again at another festival where it won again and i was even more impressed because subtle touches become evident the second time around for a short film this packs a lot of clever layers into a short time br br is not for the faint of heart but it is very well done and completely impressive for a short film for any film actually it's an interesting story told very well and every scene moves the story which reveals good film making instincts went into making this film the film looks gorgeous and david morse is also stunning with a dynamic performance delivered in every scene watching his character attempt to defeat the life is throwing him makes a great viewing experience br br it also should be noted that when tortures of war are in the headlines everyday the lines between reality good and evil can get very gray while the rhetoric gets loud and attempts to make things black and white smartly allows the audience to decide for themselves what they think the message is what is real and what is not which adds to the mystery br br both times i've seen it the audience was way more into this movie than the others playing with it which is saying a lot there are a lot of shorts out there right now but few deliver the kind of all around excellence and complex subject matter that does br br it sounds to me like the previous reviewer is off his or her rocker or has some personal agenda because this really is a great example of short independent film making i see a lot of short films and i must say if only all the shorts making the festival rounds were this good then the shorts business would have some serious legs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365495443344116 Review: i gave this 9 stars out of a possible 10 if it had had just a bit more plot line i would have given it 10 br br nonetheless it is a highly interesting film br br judith ivey playing a likable old should have been given the oscar for her performance br br emily grace portraying alice whom i had never seen before also does an excellent job and has the sexiest body i think i've ever seen on film br br in a beat to heck old car alice has lit out from the n e for florida where she has a friend or maybe it's her sister i'm not sure and that's my fault not the film's and high hopes of going to college which she and her family can't really afford br br she seems rather vulnerable out there on the road alone and sure enough she encounters some slightly rough looking characters and shortly after that it's discovered there's a hole in one of her tires br br she is at a rest stop at the time and is assisted by a woman named sandra and her husband bill an older couple who are traveling in an rv br br they're going south to florida and take her under their wing but is everyone quite the way they're presenting themselves flashbacks and paranoia enter the story as our young heroine learns some new lessons about life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9359936118125916 Review: what alice found is the greatest movie that nobody's ever heard of i underestimated it when i heard of it and i though that it would all sex no plot and just really stupid but in reality it was really good they say all indie movies suck but this one and napoleon dynamite didn't suck i asked my friend who'd seen it before i did and she said that alice has all these three ways and you see all this nudity but no there is no three way that i remember and little nudity the movie did have a point and it taught me never trust i liked that in the end they got alice a little dolphin in the end on her way to i totally suggest seeing this movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5913284420967102 Review: fantastic film wow this is really a treat i can't believe that i discovered such a gem of a movie br br a pretty young girl traveling south to florida meets a friendly older couple with an rv after she has a flat at a rest stop however she learns that things aren't as they seem and the couple gets a bit creepy after she spends some time on the road with them br br everyone in it was just so perfect for their parts you just about believe that you are watching this happen in real life in front of you br br newcomer emily grace did a fantastic job as the really cute yet somewhat shy alice emily gives you the feeling that you can understand what she is experiencing and you can see just how she got into the situation that develops in the film i'm sure we'll be seeing emily in more films in the future br br contrary to what some others have said the lighting and photography in this were just perfect the editing was done well too just the right way to put together images of the highway to give you the feeling that you are traveling along with the cast on their road trip br br i didn't see it on the big screen but i can only urge everyone to go out and see it more films like this are exactly what we need br br sf Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532536268234253 Review: i wasn't expecting a whole lot when i rented this film as a lot of independent films seem to be a bit overrated these days well hollywood films too for that matter but this movie was fantastic really great it's too bad it didn't reach a huge audience because it's just superb i really love alice's determination it really makes me look upon my life as a gift and i see how privileged i am just to have an education but all of that aside this movie really proves that a good artist can tell a good story no matter what the budget it's an excellent film and everyone should watch it they will love it and definitely learn something from it i don't have to be roger ebert to know it's one of the best movies i've seen all year and certainly one of the most truthful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980262041091919 Review: the vampire craze has in my opinion actually proved its of such infamous there were many sub genre films last year from a multitude of countries i've reviewed many and have a few more to discuss forgive my indulgence but since i've recognized the trend as a phenomenon which it is and coincidentally features my favorite horror staple i'm going to now move outside of north america for a bit and introduce you to hopefully meaning films that you didn't see as of now br br of the many effects of twilight is the creation of guy and girl vampire movies i hate this sexist which has the effect of an entire generation of fans into sides i think men are prone to hate work and its offspring to some degree because they feel some sense of betrayal that an archetype which was always theirs is now liberated women may be unlikely to enjoy future neutral pics since they grew up with expectations that were enforced four times we need more directors to create vampire films which either gender is capable of enjoying if vampires are going to survive the craze and remain relevant cue thirst this korean film was directed by park chan wook of oldboy fame there are two ways to it either it between gender expectations and is universally marginally enjoyable or it is a floundering mess that doesn't decide which target audience it prefers and should therefore be viewed by no one don't let me convince you that the film has no its director is a man whose fame is story driven action films its protagonist is male and has a passive aggressive interest in his lover more on this later still his desire for a woman he has known both before and after mortal life is not contrived and his attention is returned there is a male slant to this picture yet it is not so one sided that women could not enjoy it the same cannot be said of or new moon br br the plot follows an emile novel called which i have not read according to wikipedia the novel is about an affair that develops between a married woman and a single man he kills her husband during a fishing trip and begins dating her the two of them are incapable of having sex because they picture the dead man's body between them they are thus driven to insanity but care for the woman's ailing mother at the novel's conclusion they try to kill each other discover each other's plans and commit suicide br br now this nearly 150 year old french novel into modern south korea and you've got thirst chan wook doesn't the story enough to elevate this to must see he often ignores many of his own ideas in favor of following his inspiration i think the most memorable parts are when his are unhinged by narrative his use of the mother in law as the foil for their bad romance is just perfect see it br br the protagonist is originally a devout christian who becomes a vampire after a faulty blood transfusion following his for a new medicine he thus becomes the god he once was smitten with people flock to him and view him as a grand ok that's really cool and could have provided a great basis for his relationship yet this idea is given little idea screen time as he changes into a realistic christ figure who tries to maintain his virtue even though his lifestyle demands that he it instead of confronting the delusional people he instead blood out of comatose hospital patients br br let's continue with the christian allusion the woman tricks the vampire man into killing her husband her mother in law suffers a stroke and eventually warns friends of the family of her daughter in law's treachery finger the man kills her but her the two of them invite former friends over and the woman begins mercilessly harassing the humans the man says enough is enough and decides to drive to a beach and forces her into waiting for sunrise with him they both die but he for her crimes and his own but the film portrays her evil more prominently br br the woman character is a caricature and her profession offers an explanation for her behavior she is a housewife with no education while the man is a priest whose mortal life was vampirism their characteristics she becomes a monster like one would expect of someone without knowledge he becomes a with a spirit his life is how view themselves and her life is how religious people view those without divine intervention Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7500452995300293 Review: this is most likely the best picture not many will see it presented a culture in a real way a must see for all who like indie and for those who don't i think this movie will draw more into the indie scene the acting was top notch the character of alice was so well with perfect this movie be brought to the mainstream i think it would do alice is the most real look at an element of our culture that i have seen since go ask alice a look that is untouched by the hollywood hand movies like this show young people that these things aren't glamorous but that they are real and compelling if you liked pieces of april you will love this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800074696540833 Review: at the story it is reality mixed with americana and very original br br emily grace is a young girl tired of her boring life working at a minimum wage job in new england her sleazy boss her she quits and takes a little bit of cash from the register driving from new to miami florida is not a short trip and her ford escort dies out she then meets a personable older couple portrayed by judith ivey and bill raymond they have an rv and offer to help her out it isn't safe for a girl to be alone on the road especially i 95 br br emily grace is very realistic as alice and initially lets the judith ivey character help her buy her decent clothes etc at first it is a nice vacation for alice who hopes to hook up with her girlfriend who attends college in miami there is interesting cinematography as the trio drives the rv down to florida the rest stops bland scenery and eventually beautiful mountains of north carolina br br eventually there is something awry and the ivey character apparently has fabricated stories about her daughter as well as her husband who now seems a bit sinister br br i will not spoil the outcome of this film but it ends positively as the audience waits in suspense this film reminded me a bit of spielberg's duel while it was initially not as menacing the moral of the story is you never know what people are thinking especially if you are driving cross country beware you will enjoy this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9197858572006226 Review: judith ivey as the old whore is awesome emily grace the young girl is innocent and exciting as she learns whats going down excellent direction and camera story is dark and disturbing supporting cast is good shows what happens and can happen with a run of bad luck great independent film small cast pace is slow at first and then moves good a good movie to show your teen age daughter who has aspirations of leaving home early for the open road and adventure this movie film has a low budget feel to it but it works because of the low and areas that these people move in i will never stop a rest stop again with out thinking of this movie and checking my tires before i go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9013541340827942 Review: i just saw this on cable i liked it it held my interest and the dramatic choices were good the old couple were very good and good at being subtly creepy the cinematography is not so great but the shabby video also adds to the sense of realism so its a trade off you know at times the girl would hit the new england accent to hard the accent would sort of come and go anyway i thought the film was well done overall though the storyline was strong and dramatic tension was held because you felt their was some subtle mystery going on even though things seemed mundane good job on a low budget another good purchase filmmaker way to go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676128029823303 Review: a great performance by emily grace i stumbled upon this movie while browsing my satellite listings and was curious by the summary of the plot giving by my satellite service i was high entertained and had much compassion for the character alice played by emily grace the story had me guessing in what would happen to alice and was not the overall story was refreshing and had some great twists to the supporting characters the ending of the story ended on a rather fair way i will purchase this dvd to add to my library i am a new fan of emily grace and i high anticipate in seeing more from her performances Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977185070514679 Review: at the first glance of this film the camera angles immediately make you think that this is a low budget film that will bore you to tears or make you press the stop button surprisingly the storyline comes forward and is played through the screen in a way that i feel most would relate to i scored this movie at 7 but like most would felt it should be a 10 you will understand as you watch it because its a rare thing for a film to be in touch with a persons feelings and how life should be shown by a tv set most films try to leave you in awe of their special effects twists and turns etc this film dealt a true hand showed a good film backed by an alabama style storyline that most would feel was a good waste of a couple of hours wish i had put the popcorn maker on after all well done Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.895256519317627 Review: six out of seven people who took the time to comment on this movie have very positive responses the one negative review happens to reside or did on the first page of the movie's location in the imdb br br i found what alice found to be one of the best movies almost no one's heard of that i have seen this year it's 6 4 rating is misleading and may be more a function of the difficult subject matter than the quality of the movie who would think that a movie purportedly about truck stop prostitution would be worth seeing guess again br br for me alice was a positively gripping psychological thriller i was virtually on the edge of my seat the entire time it's a very credible story with a realistic script and is very well cast in a world actress judith ivey would win awards for keeping you guessing whether she was good or evil br br ignore the rating and see this terrific movie and by the way i wish there was a soundtrack album Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737409353256226 Review: there's nothing much to the story a young woman steals some money from the dreary vermont supermarket where she works decides to run away to florida where he has dreams of attending school with her friend julie and encounters an odd couple on the highway if you remember the elderly couple from rosemary's baby you have some idea of what these two are like bill has a comical face and is retired from the army sandra is an ex stripper now become a whore although we don't find this out at once they're affectionate helpful and full of common sense br br they more or less adopt the girl alice and promise to give her a ride in their elaborate rv although they are not driving directly to florida br br this is where the film could have gone one hundred percent wrong all the film makers had to do was turn the elderly couple into the of evil they would take the virginal alice handcuffed to the bed or whatever and sell her body to any driver who has a lot of money and likes rough sex alice would have had a heck of a time escaping with lots of aborted attempts before the final shootout but no the couple really is pretty nice and alice is far from virginal alice sandra with a customer asks about the business and tries to turn a trick on her own bill prevents anything from happening and insists she do the job right if she's going to do it at all they don't talk her into it they guide her br br alice makes several hundred dollars which is several hundred dollars more than she had when she met the couple bill and sandra keep her money in the safe where customers aren't going to find it alice she doesn't find very pleasant work and she thinks she'll never be paid off because every time she asks to be dropped off sandra responds with what not here honey not in the middle of nowhere however after she is talked into handing her gun over to sandra the couple give her the money she wants and rather lovingly release her to continue her trip to florida br br you know what i found the most tragic moment in the film it had nothing to do with prostitution or alice has been expecting to room with her friend julie after she arrives in miami julie is after all a legitimate student but when alice calls her friend from someplace in alabama to assure her she's on her way but will be late julie and says well my mother doesn't think you should room with us and to tell you the truth my roommate isn't cool on it either i invited you down sure but i thought it was just like a visit for a week or something go back to alice there is a long silence before alice hangs up br br only one shot is fired a few white frames of film and no one is hit tears appear only once nobody slugs anybody else no car explodes in a fireball no cop chases them down the br br the direction is occasionally clumsy too much cross cutting between sandra trying to alice and alice's hand holding the pistol there is hardly any musical score there is brief male and female nudity and it's awkward as it's probably supposed to be alice isn't unattractive but she is not either she sports eyes a kind of robust version of molly parker the cinematography looks cheap and the colors are washed out the direction is a straightforward narrative with a few illuminating flashbacks nothing is wasted and it was all evidently shot around connecticut the city sticks in my mind because i drove through it after one of its and remember the cars with a film of mud all the way up to the door handles br br i don't know exactly what alice found i dread even thinking that the answer to the riddle is that she found herself the acting isn't bad at all judith ivey is better than that it's definitely worth seeing a quiet film that treats the audience like adults Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8101982474327087 Review: this is a very amazing movie the characters seemed so realistic to me it was hard to believe they weren't real people being from the south i thought judith character seemed especially real and as everyone else has mentioned she does an outstanding acting job the characters are not beautiful and look nothing like the average hollywood stars their imperfect bodies and personalities seem so much more natural and real br br one reviewer mentioned that the main character alice had no good reason to run away from home which is true she didn't have any moral or reason to run away such as escaping child abuse etc i thought that she was just fed up with dead end jobs in a working class life and wanted to flee down to florida where her friend lived the appealing and privileged life of a college student in miami the actress shows alice's confusion uncertainty and questioning turn into and willingness to take control of her life with impressive the film also shows how alice is trapped in situations with seemingly no options causing her to panic take action and reach out for help br br at first the grainy filming style put me off and made me think that it was a very low budget or homemade movie but in actuality it is very well done the home movie quality really makes you feel like you are there with the characters a part of their rv trip across the country this is definitely a film worth seeing although i don't quite understand all the descriptions of it as a heart warming coming of age tale it is rather vulgar and disturbing at times even if it is not completely sad in the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9273928999900818 Review: while i can understand some of the points made regarding the cinematography i thought a more approach would have better supported the low fi home movie feel i must say that i thought the script and acting of what alice found were excellent dean bell has crafted a real gem that judith ivey charms with character driven delight her performance of sandra is a pleasure unfolding alternately as diabolical and romantic we are at once intrigued and repulsed by her actions and never given more information than is necessary and the supporting efforts meet post modern fairy tale with arms wide open emily grace's alice is infused with a eyed magic she seems to mold like clay before us morphing into some sort of beautiful lost beast by the end we are at odds with words as she is saying goodbye to her mother kudos also should be out to jane lincoln taylor whose mother provides the right amount of tragic historic weight and justin whose shy first time john sam provides one of the sweetest if not most awkward sex scenes in film bell has created a first rate story and assembled a plethora of talent to make it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9136966466903687 Review: from the director of oldboy comes this slick vampire flick kang ho song stars as a priest who is accidentally changed into a vampire while being cured of a deadly mysterious virus his vampirism and are quite at conflict but he is able to survive by robbing the blood bank and unconscious patients who might not mind some blood because of his supposedly miraculous survival he comes into the lives of ha family shin has cancer and his mother believes that song can cure it unfortunately vampirism raises his levels of lust to a height where he can't help but fall for young wife ok vin kim kim is intensely interested in the world of vampirism and the two become lovers the film from there goes in weird directions that i think one should experience for themselves what really should be mentioned is chan wook park's mastery of the medium of cinema my god i've rarely seen such a masterful visual artist at the peak of his powers the major flaw of the film is that it's a little incoherent especially near the beginning park is interested in telling his stories mostly in the visuals which can be difficult to follow at times but when it works man does it fly the film is also perversely hilarious the final sequence easily one of the best of the decade is simultaneously heartbreaking and delightfully ridiculous ok vin kim should become a worldwide star after this film she gives one of the best performances of the year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847497940063477 Review: it's a sad state in corporate hollywood when a movie surprises you by not taking you've been seeing in the movie house since day one i had literally no idea how this film was going to end because it went left when i expected it to go right when i expected a etc this could have easily into generic suspense thriller or depressing white trash drama but it stayed a course all its own till the end it is a sad story though not because of what happens to alice but because of the sad world that surrounds her and leads her down this path br br the plot has a quiet dignity of form that's usually reserved for theater but the pacing could use some up either way it's a very good film and for some reason i suspect sour grapes from those who have scored this one low Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.243804931640625 Review: having worked professionally with young girls on the run i found this film surprisingly authentic i would never have found it had a friend not his videotape there are classic themes here coming of age mother daughter the limited choices of the who is the good tragedy is in every life the many layers or relationships flashbacks are meaningful when alice a gun we know she has some familiarity with how to use it and it does not end in cliché the cast really sells their roles it is adult material and the audio is a bit too grainy allow it 15 minutes to so to draw you in Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8758113980293274 Review: this is a low budget well acted little gem alice a small town teenager fed up with her existence takes to the road to escape her mother who flips and her own job as a check out in a super market she sets out for florida and to stay with her high school friend who is a freshman at miami after her car suspiciously breaks down on the and she loses all her money she ends up with a retired couple in an rv who also happen to be traveling to florida the couple brilliantly played by judith ivy and bill raymond are overly and it turns out a prostitute and and her pimp slowly alice is lured into truck stop prostitution as the rv meanders down the in the general direction of florida through intermittent flashbacks we learn a little more about alice and her desire to leave tiny we also see the couple in a new light and their life and the choices made by the couple and alice all seem quite credible an excellent well made film that you will think about when it is over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657093286514282 Review: writer director dean bell offered many surprises and engaging moments in this modest yet compelling road film his dialogue was snappy and his use of very short flashback sequences was especially effective in the film's narrative structure br br at the heart of the film is the character of alice who is running away from her new england past in a desperate effort to get to florida along the way she travels with a pair of bill and sandra who incredibly make the attempt to groom alice as a prostitute earning money at truck stops br br as a newcomer performing in her first screen role emily grace as alice is sensational there is not a false note in her character choices but the film is worth watching above all for the wily yet sensitive character of sandra as masterfully created by judith ivey there is an especially sly subtext to virtually every moment in which ivey is on camera as a viewer i found myself stopping the tape hitting rewind and reviewing her scenes in order to attempt to discern the psychological subtleties br br the film raises the following question about the characters are bill and sandra good or are they an evil pair of predators upon the youthful alice one of the strengths of the film is that it never quite fully answers that question alice seems more self confident than she started out as a result of her experiences with bill and sandra but is she really a better person br br part comedy part road picture and part coming of age drama this carefully crafted film succeeds in involving us on many levels Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863605499267578 Review: until i did a web search on what alice found i didn't realize that the name of the film is embedded in the title of one of lewis books the book's complete title is through the looking glass and what alice found there br br the alice of the film comes from a background quite different from that of lewis alice her fresh and character however is similar the movie alice begins as a young woman in new who steals money from her ass boss and takes off for miami vaguely planning to study marine biology and play with dolphins she encounters a middle aged couple in a motor home the husband's retired from the military who rescue her from a strange man at a roadside stop and from her breakdown perhaps caused by their br br as it turns out the couple is heavily involved in truck stop prostitution and see sweet young alice as a promising recruit the wife played by judith ivey in a performance worthy of some big award buys alice sexy clothing and shows her how to apply hot makeup initially alice accepts her and with the couple's instructions does several tricks the encounter shown in the most detail is quite different from most cinematic sex but may be typical of what most often happens in real life the man is shy and and for finishing too fast br br what's wonderful about alice and different from her from to sister carrie is that she learns from her experiences and asserts herself this is how things really are prostitution is everywhere people are neither all good or all bad alice leaves the motor home with her well earned money and a feeling of mutual respect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9491105079650879 Review: what alice found was a pleasant discovery as written and directed by a dean bell this is combination of a road movie with a cautionary tale as well as a voyage of discovery br br if you haven't seen the film maybe you should stop reading here br br alice is a case study of a young woman that wants to break away from the unhappy life she leads in a new england town her pretext for leaving is going to join her best friend who is away studying at a miami university alice is the product of a single mother's home one that is struggling to make ends meet in sharp contrast with the life of ease her friend seems to inhabit in flashbacks we get to see alice's life before going on the road br br alice like her namesake in alice in wonderland embarks in a trip to the unknown that life hasn't prepared her for the of america are full of predators in search of the weak and innocent alice meets with disaster when her car breaks down the road and a friendly southern couple come to her assistance when a strange man approaches in the darkness with the excuse he wants to help her sandra and bill convince her to come along in their r v on her way down south br br nothing has prepared alice for what this couple turns out to be after all in her sheltered life she hasn't dealt with what sandra and bill her new do during the overnight stays at the rest stops in the american it comes as a shock to her the realization that the kind sandra is nothing but a prostitute that her trade among the truck driving populace one meets in those places br br alice brilliantly played by emily grace is a study in how the young woman awakens to the new reality she can't escape in fact sandra makes it seem so easy that alice tries her luck at the oldest profession on earth in order to raise some badly needed money br br judith ivey gives a tremendous performance as sandra ms ivey is perfect as the seemingly normal woman one wouldn't suspect she is doing the nasty with clients she and bill find along the route they travel ms ivey is amazing when she reveals the truth about her life to an alice as the husband bill raymond is good in his portrayal as the husband that in reality is a br br under the excellent direction of mr dean bell the film is not afraid to go to places mainstream films dare not to go congratulations to this director who has written a plausible story and has gathered the perfect cast to play it for our benefit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640703797340393 Review: just finished this impressively nutty affair and whilst i can't say as it was as good as i had hyped it up to be in my mind it was still an effective and at time pretty nasty piece of brain warped and misogyny j trash its story tells of a poor gal searching for her sister who winds up getting raped and drugged by yakuza and the helpful lady doctor who sets out to avenge her doing so in bizarrely gruesome fashion after a similar bout of rape and oh yeah and there's a bit of straightforward sex in there as well sadly its all soft core as per the japanese of below the belt nudity but is minimal in fact only really noticeable in a hilarious blow job scene although writer director fails in creating an especially compelling tale this is at least pretty stuff diving early on into the well of filth with a pretty unsettling rape made worse by the fact that the gal looks kinda young though i'm pretty sure she was of age also for the most part this is pretty professional looking stuff maybe not stylish but it has a certain flair and the content is handled reasonably well with particular kudos for largely avoiding having to employ much things are mostly sex rape based for about two thirds of the sharp runtime and its pretty watchable if you groove to such fare it gets a bit numbing after a while but the ladies are easy on the eye and it is reasonably harsh at times the music from is occasionally effective though hardly a key part of the show it does in a few spots complement the action neatly at any rate enough for me to notice it more important are the effects by which pack an impressively punch when they appear helped out by the lunatic nature of the climactic shenanigans things even pull to a curiously affecting ending sure it ain't a weepy or anything but for a film so gutter level for most of its runtime it is relatively poignant altogether this is a pretty entertaining diversion for mean spirited trash fans especially those with a taste for japanese adventures i could really have done with a longer revenge section and more gore also perhaps more of a point brains but hey it kept me watching and it is pretty nicely with memorably wtf moments so if you dig this sort of degenerate junk probably worth your while just maybe don't expect the second coming Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8135947585105896 Review: if they gave out awards for the most depraved and messed up movies in the world japanese cinema would clean up their exploitation cinema wipes the floor with most other contenders the most extreme examples being absolutely jaw dropping exercises in bad taste nauseating gore freakish weirdness and misogynistic sex br br guts of a beauty is a prime example of such whacked out filth offering discerning viewers just over an hour of full on debauchery and gratuitous violence topped off with some very insane j splatter goodness br br the film opens with a young woman named whose search for her missing sister has led her into the hands of some nasty yakuza who proceed to rape her and shoot her full of strong dope called angel rain after the gangsters have finished having their fun with the poor woman she manages to escape and flees to a nearby hospital where sexy psychologist attempts to help however the distraught and confused ends up throwing herself off the hospital roof turning into a water as she hits the ground at least that what it looked like to me br br seeking to avenge death lures a member of the yakuza to her office and whilst him off him into attacking his fellow gang members after goes slash happy with a knife in the yakuza he is severely beaten and stabbed forced to tell of his meeting with and then hacked into pieces br br the psychologist is then captured by the gang subjected to a spot of forced whilst simultaneously being forced to give head to a yakuza slut and injected with angel which she promptly it the gangsters then her body in the boot of their car along with the remains of ready for disposal br br before they can ditch the corpses however the super dope has an unexpected effect on she returns from the dead as a monster with a penis and a and on revenge sets about killing the yakuza one by one this leads to some memorable scenes of outrageously gory splatter including a messy head a man being by the monster's oozing vagina and a woman being screwed to death by its giant br br as you can most likely tell from the above synopsis this is some crazy screwed up stuff and probably not to the taste of most sane people but for those weirdos who have long tired of mainstream cinema and are already well in asian excess guts of a beauty should prove to be delightfully diverting and deviant fun br br 7 5 out of 10 rounded up to 8 for imdb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797824025154114 Review: strikes again with entrails of a beautiful woman the sequel to entrails of a virgin this time around the story is based around a psychologist who decides to take on the yakuza to avenge the suicide of a up and raped patient that winds up on her doorstep one day when she gets over her head and the yakuza capture her she learns their of up girls and selling them into slavery it apparently ends badly when she from the cocaine but she soon with another body to be disposed of to – super slime this he she it makes meat out of the yakuza and saves the really br br well it is better than entrails of a virgin but not by much most of the film a whopping 67 minutes consists of rape and sex with and the usual ho hum stuff almost towards the end we finally get our gore groove on with a few cool sequence like an alien inspired penis monster through the stomach scene and a gooey but it still suffers from a hyper low budget feel that makes it fun but can't elevate it from z grade soft horror core fare Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.389909565448761 Review: guts of a beauty is a bit better than its predecessor guts of a virgin although this film isn't really a sequel in the sense that it has absolutely nothing to do with the first installment i did find beauty to be a little stronger and better put together all the way around than virgin but then again that's not really saying much br br beauty starts off as a pretty rough and straight faced exploit film a couple of yakuza cats are holding a young woman prisoner and begin gang raping her in pretty brutal fashion as this nastiness is going on the head guy tells the girl that they did the same to her sister and sold her into slavery in africa and that they're gonna do the same to her they then shoot her up with some drugs and rape her some more she somehow gets away and ends up at a clinic where the nurse there listens to her sob story the ends up freaking out from the stress of her prior experience and commits suicide the clinic worker moved by the young lady's story decides to take revenge on the gang by seducing one of the lower level guys and trying to him to make him kill the yakuza leaders this whole plan so now ms vigilante clinic worker gets exposed to much the same treatment that our original got only worse some pretty rough butt rape ensues along with the pre requisite gang rape she too is drugged but the drug has a strange side effect on our seemingly hapless victim it turns her into a raging blood demon no sh t that's what really happens this is when beauty really takes off with some pretty f insane kill scenes including a very classy chest burst rape that looks like a cross between alien and a bad porn and my favorite a head engulfed by demon vagina kill complete with demon vagina slime that has to be seen to be believed br br definitely some promising stuff going on in guts of a beauty but still very disjointed feeling beauty almost feels like two different films being forced together in a non way still i have to give the film credit the rape scenes are very rough and misogynistic and the kill scenes are just totally off the wall a solid 7 10 for another crazy j horror classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626997113227844 Review: i won't bore you with any synopsis chances are you already know them and hopefully you are already familiar with park chan work br br i strongly disagree with some of the other commentators in saying that park has not moved on from the vengeance trilogy blah blah blah because you know what he has the vengeance trilogy were different from each other in style to begin with how can you even compare the and subtlety of sympathy for mr vengeance with the frantic and of oldboy park chan wook has incredible style but his movies don't all share the same style that has been true and remains true with the release of thirst br br thirst is an incredible picture it literally has everything you want in a movie jaw dropping violence tasteful gore great humour incredible suspense and even very realistic sex scenes the story is so crazy that at no point can you guess what will happen next i'm so happy to say that park is back in top form with this fantastic dark comic vampire love story watch it as soon as you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848392009735107 Review: this movie i would like to say was completely great i can see how many people would think that it's just a shocker film this isn't completely untrue but it's as much of shocker fiction as chuck books are one of my favorite movies of all time no is a certain type of crudely made movie that you can have just about any reaction to it's scary funny silly gross full of off the top material and to some people arousing the fist time i saw this it was with my friend and his mother had brought it home for him to see it he said it was just some screwed up japanese movie but i saw so much more of it it's badly made yes but it has a certain type of poignancy as to be beautiful too as the director says himself this is a shocker movie made for a certain reason its like if you leave audiences soft then the entire human race is going to be soft i think this is a good philosophy and i agree with it one hundred percent no is the type of movie that gang rapes the hell out of and all of this new wave stuff Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.709080159664154 Review: i know that guts of a beauty and guts of a virgin are crap films and are hated by many but i'm gonna put myself under the bus here and say i like 'em especially guts of a beauty aka entrails of a beautiful woman watched it the other night with some folks at the pad and i was surprised how well it actually went over br br entrails is the type of madcap cheapo horror softcore sleaze epic that you really just don't find too much of outside of asia specifically japan in this case it's basically a rape revenge flick with a reincarnated monster instead of some silly shotgun murders or a propelled or even a ticked off daddy with a chainsaw that just silly wouldn't you rather see a monster with a hilarious little snake monster for a br br perversion factor this movie is high in graphic sometimes wacky rape sequences fake pop shots and satisfying masturbation and monster sex sequences that you like if you like corman like humanoids from the deep i dunno maybe that's a stretch but i personally didn't think entrails of a beautiful woman let me down as an avid fan of asian sleaze and b pics br br yeah i know sometimes some of my recommendations are not always everyone's tea even for those of you who like the same kind of garbage as i do but i stand behind this one 8 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6934667825698853 Review: entrails of a beauty features a gang of yakuza gang raping a woman and they drug her and later on she dies and returns as this big slimy monster with a huge penis that has sharp teeth and also a big sloppy vagina crazy film but not very good the gore doesn't come until the last 20 minutes and most of the film is a standard soft core sex with lots of rape worth checking out unfortunately heavily censored and nowhere near as much fun as entrails of a virgin Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5446057319641113 Review: i recently saw episodes 1 4 and now i can't wait for 5 6 to be available i've heard they are coming soon log seems destined to become a cult hit among the university crowd and all others with a taste for quirky comedy it's obvious that the budget was small but the care taken in crafting the script is quite evident in fact the simplicity of the show allowed me appreciate the writing and the acting more is a master of the put down i just wish i could remember all the best ones for later use on unsuspecting co workers let's just say that if you don't like log i'll personally see to it that your get extra Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7769107222557068 Review: i first heard about log when i was on the for the local science fiction convention craig linden banks sophie banks and brian came out to show the video and give a couple of panels on making tv on a shoestring budget i have to say that i was very pleased when i finally had the chance to see the show comparisons with red dwarf are inevitable since the first seasons of red dwarf were also shot on a low budget although log has to set some kind of record for the least amount of money spent per minute of air time and thus have to make up for the lack of eye candy with good writing and acting linden banks who plays chief petty officer does a particularly good job of presenting an earnest but clueless persona br br original idea was for the story to be told in two minute shown in between other shows over the course of an evening although for some reason space didn't get how cool an idea this would have been and so the were all rolled up into a one hour show which space normally showed in two half hour episodes the existing dvd doesn't include episode 3 which premiered at con in seattle in 2005 or episode 4 which was at in vancouver in 2006 but if you're in touch with your local community you may catch news of a showing somewhere near you Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.453481525182724 Review: after the death of all senior officers commander craig scott of the laundry and morale corps finds himself promoted to command of an intergalactic spaceship owned by corporation its chief mission is to search for planets and of course long term coffee br br craig scott and his second in command chief find themselves ill prepared for command except as they are fully able to keep the crew's clean which is not to diminish the importance of clean especially when incompetent cause those same to be well on a regular basis br br the episodes are presented as a series of short 2 3 minutes reports by the commander to earth the humor is a mix of wry deadpan and outrageous physical comedy think yes minister meets red dwarf but on a shoe string budget all the usual plot devices of sci fi are here aliens nuclear weapons computer but each is improved by the fresh scent of high grade laundry br br log is definitely low budget but the somewhat cheesy effects and props fit the absurd premise of the show remember those hilarious hockey helmets they wore on the old battlestar galactica with the brand name still visible okay there's a lot of that in log but it's cute br br log ain't high art but that's not what it's trying to be it's just a little bit of off kilter fun it does a good job of being that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8607202768325806 Review: a kooky but funny bit of diversion you kind of have to see it from the beginning to follow what's happening but each report to earth has it's own little joke pretty good special effects for a very low budget sci fi t v show it's fun to watch sort of in the vein of red dwarf but even more low budget for someone who's just coming in in the middle of one of the episodes what you have to realize is that these guys are all incompetent because they've been moved up the ladder of command because the other officers died also the main guys are from the laundry corps which is why they have laundry in everything if you like red dwarf you'll probably like this slightly different t v concept in that all you see is the report each day br br it would be better if this were explained more not just in the very beginning of the first episode but then it was pretty hard to figure out what had happened in red dwarf too if you hadn't been told Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6805146336555481 Review: visconti's death in venice qualifies as one of the most beautiful films ever made while watching we acknowledge we are in the hands of a visionary genius endlessly opulent death in venice surely is but in other important ways it's an unsatisfying film thomas mann writes with contempt and from a distance of von literary career and output of his manner his layer upon layer of programmed self conscious behavior when tadzio appears and obsession arises it's evident that aschenbach hasn't the slightest idea who he is beneath his age trappings and carefully lived life in fact upon seeing tadzio the ' as mann sometimes calls him splits in two aschenbach no 1 the sight of a beautiful 14 year old boy then attempts to intellectually process the giddy jolt in blood pressure as he would a work of art a work of art but aschenbach no 2 emerges as a stalker who takes control of then replaces the rational aschenbach no 1 like the original aschenbach his sexual doppelganger is to make human contact with the object of his obsession and thus tadzio remains a far off ideal thomas mann has no mercy for this game every shred of self knowledge comes too strong and too late the excitement of sexual flush is too great to resist that venice is gripped by disease means nothing to aschenbach except that his game now has higher stakes when he finally whispers beneath his breath 'i love you ' he knows that all is lost and the abyss awaits is any of this perhaps and visconti creates a visual feast impossible to look away from but there are errors he and dirk bogarde create aschenbach as sympathetic mann again did not pov dominates the film and we are expected to identify but nowhere on screen is there a man being torn apart from within bogarde between the sublimely controlled and the ridiculously with ease but what's underneath performance has no mann writes a character who is in his imagination doing the dance of the seven all too aware of the consequences such freedom invites yet unable unwilling to resist also visconti's screenplay creates a character not in the original alfred a friend of to dramatize mann's discussion of art and artists these scenes are badly written disasters and the actor who portrays alfred is difficult to watch also visconti's aschenbach is a age teutonic composer which i think works for the film and the of substitute for novels great music unfortunately is badly recorded and very badly played so death in venice as visconti hands it to us is not the complete success it might have been but as a purely visual experience its power cannot be denied all students of film especially cinematography will want to take a look Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8673465251922607 Review: luchino visconti has become famous to the world after his marvelous production the leopard movie fans got to know the style of the director who introduced himself as one among the post war new an aristocrat who developed his individual free thinking and consequently expressed them as an artist however when applied to this movie a based upon the novel by thomas mann it's a slightly different story br br the entire film is at first view so unique so psychological and so much influenced by the various thoughts of an artist both director and main character gustav von aschenbach that it seems to be unwatchable for many viewers therefore such opinions about the movie rose as being too slow or endless boredom why the reason seems to lie in a significant view nowadays good movie is parallel to flawless action here it would be appropriate to say good movie is parallel to no action as a matter of fact everyone would be able to say one sentence about the whole movie's content and that would suffice all that we find in a has a sense of vague reality filled with both and shallowness that appear to be significant for the sake of each single moment and it is so when we notice the psychedelic scenes in venice when we see gustav at the railroad station when we are supplied with his intensely emotional memories the insight into his decaying mind is sometimes so intense that the only way for the viewer to go on watching the film is to do his her best to feel and experience rather than see and think all is doomed to fade to like flowers on when their time comes in other words all has a sense of loss and death without many events or even dialogs as a result it is quite unlikely that you will get the idea of the movie after a single viewing it must be seen more than twice with the mind that is constantly open if you'll like it or not that's a different story very personal one br br the artistic values are the factor that is noticeable at first sight and stays with us throughout beauty as something very meaningful for the main character that appears to come and leave rest as something he's heading for so badly and which comes to him in the most unexpected way feeling that he finds in a teenage boy who appears as a model of all the dreams and desires as a forbidden fruit of homosexual lust which vanishes the costume designer does a splendid job in this movie through lots of wonderful wardrobe he supplies us with a very realistic view of when the action takes place the cinematographer de provides us with a terrific visual experience that can be called a real feast for the eyes and in the background comes gustav music the composer whose life inspired thomas mann to introduce the character br br the performances are top notch particularly from dirk bogart as the main character gustav von aschenbach who wants a rest after hard artistic job and attempts to find it in crowded venice for the majority of the film we have a great insight into his thoughts feelings and acts of anger and despair though sometimes depressing he keeps us on the right track till the end not losing hope for the less tragic end tadzio depicts the model of decadent homosexual desire but also a model of beauty and purity that appears to last pretty short tadzio it was all too short says the main character a great though very controversial job is done by mark burns as a sort of super ego alfred with whom gustav about such ideals as beauty justice hope human dignity for alfred beauty belongs to the senses how freudian yet how dangerous the idea might be and ever present in artistic italian movies of the time here as an elegant lady from poland mother br br memorable moments indeed constitute the movie's strong points yet not all viewers will find them unforgettable they similarly to the whole odd movie require much effort to get onto the right track in director's individual ego and within the four walls of his psyche among such scenes i consider the beach sequence pretty important particularly the way gustav observes tadzio the physical distance accurately represents the lack of courage to come closer i also appreciate the shots when gustav is sitting in the and the city's view moves in the background how memorably that may raise existential thoughts of transfer aren't we people a sort of in the world in the journey that life is br br in the end i must tell you one important thing i had found a extremely weird until i started to look deeper at what the director is really trying to convey then every scene turned out to be meaningful in its interpretation with which you don't have to agree i hardly agree with anything the main character does but you should at least tolerate this as something the author badly wanted to say listen to his voice allow him for a few words in one page of reality br br therefore there is a long way towards understanding the film since not many movies like that were being made in 1971 and are being made now it seems that we are all bound to have the right feelings about this film in the long run similarly to that we are all bound to experience once a strange usually unexpected reality that death is 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836107492446899 Review: this is a ravishing yet spare adaption of thomas mann's of the same title dirk bogarde gives his finest screen performance he himself believed so the dialogue is minimal so his face must register the nuances of his anguished character a composer a writer in the the only major who travels to venice in visconti revels in the portrayal of beauty it's passing and the whiff of decay beneath trained as an opera director visconti blends music and imagery seamlessly in his finest film since the leopard another stunning film which greatly influenced coppola's sicily in the godfather Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848480820655823 Review: thirst br br i found that this film was beautifully crafted the cinematography was well above excellent i though almost any frame could be frozen and you would have yourself an exquisite photograph the use of color stands out most in many instances the camera was through the scene and the work was flawless br br park chan direction was fantastic he had me believing in his far fetched universe there were several touches of verbal and visual humor of a dark nature that just added another depth to the picture as a whole br br the acting i would not call outstanding but it suited the film and worked well enough br br for me the only place where this film lacked was in the story at times i will not lie the goings on between characters just did not make sense sometimes the story flow was clunky overall i was disappointed with the subdued narrative and i felt it ran a little too long br br but i still recommend this film for its vision its visual flourish its dark humor and at the end of the day it is an interesting film even if imperfect 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619284868240356 Review: relish every moment of this spectacle with music to match 5th is gorgeous but listen to the vocal portion of the 3rd symphony so beautifully in this film there are many aspects to this film but the main subject is the overpowering force of beauty its spontaneous nature absence of logic for love and adoration i am also an ardent fan of bogarde and believe he was rarely as wonderful try him in the servant however note i multiple viewings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804854393005371 Review: br br this film is a summary of visconti's the decadence of nobility death aesthetic search homosexuality all with melancholic mastery slow paced just to make you to contemplate all its beauty which is in the music and the images as well as in the story this is the type of film we are not allowed to enjoy anymore brave deeply personal and intelligent the genuine fruit of a genius like visconti Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794934391975403 Review: a is one of my favorite movies more than beautiful it's really sublime it gives you important aesthetic experiences it's a masterpiece i also recommend the novel luchino visconti is a genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772869348526001 Review: death in venice is a movie i need to see once every ten years it is always different because i am always at a different stage of life br br the movie is about art beauty longing death some scenes are painfully slow others simply annoying to watch especially if you have seem them before yet i would not want to miss a single frame the music is repetitive the main theme of the from fifth is used again and again yet i would not want to miss a single note when the last image fades the last note dies i am left numb and exhausted br br this movie is a monument to film making as with most really good movies the saturday evening crowd should stay away from it and this is simply the best movie ever Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6665684580802917 Review: caution spoilers br br although this film moved a bit slow at times the brilliant scenery richness of the characters and powerful themes make a a rewarding experience i have not read thomas mann's book but i am certain that visconti's visual musical score and powerful of conflict and desire must do it justice br br the study of gustav von aschenbach to the human tendency to and our emotions behaviour and passion this tendency is demonstrated in the scene in germany between alfred and gustav when alfred describes music as being both i e and emotional this conflict arises again in the scene where young tadzio is alone playing in lobby of the hotel and gustav recalls his visit to a where he is drawn to a prostitute who plays the same song in his flashback after paying the prostitute gustav is clearly physically by the consequences of his actions this reaction acts as a reminder of the moral reaction to the that tadzio represents br br ultimately gustav is forced to make his biggest decision stay in venice and himself to his lust and or flee venice to save his own life his early attempt to flee venice at the train station resulted in a futility and foreshadows the outcome of his stay br br the captivating character interaction visconti's powerful scenery especially of venice at dawn and the final scene of tadzio walking into the water and pointing to the horizon renders this film a true masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870769381523132 Review: if all movies had to be destroyed and only one could be spared death in venice would have to be it it is a monument in movie history much criticized for being slow boring and too obvious in stating it's point an old man discovers beauty in a young boy and is tragically destroyed first mentally then physically we should appreciate this movie for what it is a was shot over 30 years ago and it portrays a period even further back at the beginning of the twentieth century br br life was slow then compared to now people were supposed to behave in a certain way hiding their true emotions even from themselves director visconti and dirk bogarde the leading actor admirably succeed in showing how the aging composer von aschenbach discovers his romantic interest in a young boy for a man like von aschenbach in his time this must have been a shock too powerful to come to terms with we see his inner struggle mostly on the face of bogarde against the beautiful backdrop of venice and accompanied by the most wonderful music composed by gustav br br this movie is slow there is no denying it no special effects car chases or fights to keep the audience pinned to their seats no perverted sex scenes either the interaction between man and boy is limited to stolen glances from afar and the occasional smile br br so basically nothing much happens in this movie not if you want your senses to be hit like a base drum if you want them to be played like the strings of a violin in a romantic this is the movie to do it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8175245523452759 Review: the greatest tragedy man faces is that capable so often of the divine he settles for the banal from this fact does so much great tragedy emerge death in venice is one of very few films with the patience and bravery to tackle this fact head on it confronts the human eye with beauty and inspiration in their two most inevitable human forms self denial and decay undoubtedly this is the greatest film to have no influence on mainstream cinema its refined look sound mixture of languages and highly challenging themes being impossible to copy as much an accident of its peculiar production as of the vision of its director the central performance at once rigid aroused and vulnerable in the face of expression and decadence highlights bogarde as if not the best british actor of his generation then certainly the most adventurous able to hold on to sympathy as his desires take him over and interesting despite the endless close ups and score playing above him not one for a friday night with your girlfriend but certainly ok if you want to explore the limits of human spiritual Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532074928283691 Review: a film to divide its viewers just criticism points at its pace over used snap zooms and persistent lingering between the protagonists point to dirk mighty performance and de benchmark photography of venice br br taken altogether this might suggest an indulgent for the nobility of homosexual love at a time 1971 when it was becoming legal in fact visconti has succeeded in making a richer more complex film than such a single issue vehicle he has knit his ideas foibles and all into a meticulously paced arc br br inside this does indeed sit the central performance of aschenbach rather than a johnny come lately gay he manages to give a pathetic composer beaten by tragedy and misunderstood integrity who sees salvation in tadzio his staggering around an increasingly hellish venice after the boy is a straight metaphor for the artist's for truth in the teeth of the mob and it is explicitly cut with such a flashback br br music is possibly a little over used although it is well the italian is a wearing but thankfully the acting doesn't suffer too much 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9706913828849792 Review: his music especially what we hear of it here is very slow from around the time of death composers had been working out ways of making music progress at a slower and slower pace over a century later wagner and then wrote pieces that are about as slow as it is possible for music to get of course one can cheat by writing a 4 4 march and then a tempo of say 1 but that tempo wouldn't be the correct tempo wagner and wrote music that is properly played at a snail's pace given that the in no sense sounds too slow snail's pace is the wrong expression a critic wrote of a famous wagner conductor he doesn't beat time he beats eternity for all i know this was meant as a compliment br br i get the feeling that around the early 1970s directors worked out how to make the possible films there's death in venice and there's i much prefer the former for one thing steps over the line or some line and becomes death in venice is gripping from beginning to end not much happens but it all happens in the right sequence at the right pace with photography you can get lost in br br another way of cheating with music by the way is to write something that doesn't really have a tempo at all such music sounds slow but is really just just as many films feel slow because they lack rhythm and form death in venice isn't one of them beautiful in every respect it will remind you of the and of quality you need no theoretical knowledge to respond to visconti's mastery as you do to respond to a lesser director's incompetence it's a great work Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4202575385570526 Review: i'm not sure where to start with this in short it was a disappointing movie having taught the novella i was aware that it would be a hard story to turn into a movie the movie has a couple of interesting lines mainly between alfred and aschenbach but it doesn't represent the debate on art that basically shapes the novella br br for one i was expecting an older aschenbach and a younger tadzio in the book tadzio is fourteen but he is described as pure ideal innocent whereas in the movie he reeks of sexuality and is a tease he is an accomplice to aschenbach he always looks back at him almost in the book it is aschenbach who steals glances at the boy as for aschenbach i imagined something closer to the professor turned clown in the blue angel based on a story by thomas mann's brother than this forty year old with hardly any gray hair in all fairness i do think that dirk bogarde did a good job but either someone else should have done that or he should have made to look older at the beginning br br i know that the discovery of homosexuality is important to the story but the movie the talk about art and the between the and and focuses instead on obsession of tadzio and does not justify it i liked the fact that music was used because ultimately he did inspire mann to write his story i'm not sure turning aschenbach into a musician was a particularly good move or the creation of alfred who i don't remember in the book br br and one thing that really got to me was the sound and how it did not match the actors' lips i was wondering if it was dubbed because i expected it to be in italian but then i remembered that each italian movie i have watched has this problem it just bothers me because these directors fellini is the other person i'm thinking of are supposed to perfection in italian cinema and here are their characters laughing without sound then you hear a noise that doesn't to their faces i'm thinking of the scenes when aschenbach almost collapses and starts laughing this scene could should have been the strongest but it was annoying instead Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.02335595153272152 Review: if you love chan wook park you know what to expect his films are brutal poetic tragic and artistic with splashes of very grim humor thirst is clearly park's style and i loved every second of it from the cinematography every shot is gorgeous and creative to the story which blends shakespearean tragedy murderous love gothic horror and layered character drama the characters are complex and there is plenty of moral ambiguity to go around even the most character evokes sympathy the direction is restrained and the performances are nuanced like sympathy for mr vengeance there are too many subtleties to take in on the first viewing chan wook park is an intelligent bold consistently surprising filmmaker it's unpredictable scenes go from brutal and heart wrenching to laugh out loud hilarious in an instant this is closer to lady vengeance then sympathy for mr vengeance as far as being over the top and comical but like lady vengeance it's incredibly rich thought provoking and rewarding br br if you like beautifully told vampire stories let the right one in or are a fan of chan wook park seeing thirst should be obvious easily one of the best films of 2009 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714373350143433 Review: as others that have commented around the web i'm a pilot in the coast guard having said that and being the skeptic i am i went expecting the over the top cheese factors there was some cheese but all in all not much and the film was pretty accurate br br i watched the trailer again today after seeing the film yesterday i've realized the trailer gives the impression the movie is nothing but rescue after rescue action scenes this isn't the case br br the movie is truly more character story driven than action the inner struggles both costner and kutcher are dealing with is revealed further into than movie than is br br of course there is a minor love story no surprise there but for the most part the movie tells the tale of two lives that come together and after some time help each other heal old wounds br br as girlie as it sounds costner and as much as i try not to like him kutcher do actually work quite well together and compliment each other very well in the movie br br as critics have stated you've seen it all before top gun officer and a gentlemen etc but what movie hasn't been remade a million times br br i can recall only one f word being spoken and can't really recall any other language br br the movie is 2 hours and for some may tend to get a little long towards the end br br you'll laugh you may cry but i can honestly say it was worth the 4 i paid br br i hope you enjoy the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8074885606765747 Review: br br beware especially american ones this has all the elements you'll hate a approach to film language a sense of composition an intense homoerotic focus to its elegant narrative a wonderful and unusual use of music and even worse it's based on a story you'd probably hate as well if however you do feel that films don't to have derivative be full of action and crappy dialogue don't need the visual grammar of mtv tv commercials then watch this it's one of my favourite films and is perhaps visconti's most perfectly formed piece of work it's sublime like the movement of he uses throughout the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696617722511292 Review: i saw this film many years ago and absolutely hated it i could not wait for it to end and would have walked out but there was a girl sleeping on my shoulder you know what i have never forgotten this film and more i would say that it continues to haunt me with its images and music over the years how many movies have i over and laughed over in the then forgotten as soon as i hit the street like you see i can't even think of one are films like death in venice that enter your consciousness and work sea changes the french like to say film is an art and movies like this one prove they are right i give it 10 stars up from the 3 i gave it the night i saw it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7250359654426575 Review: visconti's masterpiece i admit that i am unfamiliar with much of his work but i cannot imagine his other work surpassing this fabulous film last night i watched death in venice after an absence of about 25 years and was totally captivated by all that i saw this was a pastiche composed of many elements the extraordinary shots directed by primarily his love of long shots of people dining swimming walking and containing a significant character passing through this mass of people the brilliant interpretation of visconti's shot selection the acting by the principles without over riding dialog and conveying the scenes complexity through facial features alone br br it is true young people watching this film for the first time must be aware that they are watching a unique film a film that could not be made in 2006 a film whose time rests in those brief handful of years in the sixties and early seventies of the last century when artistic license was passed to film directors and money men took secondary roles as many of the recent imdb have written this film in their judgment is long boring too little action and pretentious i suppose by the standards of hollywood pap these comments contain merit unfortunately they tragically the amazing beauty and depth of this work and others like it from those years br br please if you have not seen death in venice rent a copy and immerse yourself in a film and story from another time you will be rewarded Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.556971549987793 Review: personally i can only but agree with stephen 12 indulge there's really no point in trying to this film i like movies where nothing explicitly happens herzog's der has got the same nothingness though that movie is less convincing since the climaxes are rather in the beginning of the story so herzog had to focus on nature versus kinski a is wholly different though since it has several climaxes turns etc in fact from the point where luggage is lost the movie almost to its grand finale his final of sand begin running through the after the moment of bliss where he about warning the polish family and hair br br you can if you want to seek some real clues symbols in this one his trying to leave behind his luggage from the moment he arrives the pointing tadzio at the end the fact that in the whole film content and form are completely in but there's no point in doing this it won't make the film better or worse since its force lies in the whole which is never made explicit tons of history decaying europe the end of the as we've come to know it which has proven to be only the beginning of it individual emotions expression are more important now than they ever were but wait now i myself am beginning to develop the one minor tiny flaw of the film the talk about parts now there's one thing never to do i myself believe it could have been expressed by other means furthermore i believe it becomes already very clear in the rest of the film br br i don't like explicit films i can read books so i don't want a storyline that speaks merely to my i prefer films that you cannot explain in words but only in film lynch's lost highway at hanging rock and man who fell to earth also belong in this category for then and then only it has a reason to exist as film and not merely as a book so what about thomas mann's novella i've never read it but forget about it the movie gives a different point of view it says things you can never say in a book it uses the movie art to make you feel through images and music the same thing that mann made you feel using text equally brilliant but different worlds Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6396821737289429 Review: contains spoilers br br luchino visconti's film adaptation of thomas mann's novella is visually if not faithful to its source opera offers a more faithful reading of the struggles which consume the aging writer it is certainly one of the most gorgeous films ever made br br in the visconti version the emphasis is more on the physical aspects of the story never has venice looked more beautiful and alluring more decadent and if you've read the novella it's like having the descriptions on its pages come to life dirk bogarde gives an outstanding performance as gustav von aschenbach although he has very little dialogue he conveys the bitterness aroused passion and finally pitiful yearning of aschenbach through facial expressions alone the young actor who plays tadzio the beautiful object of desire was perfectly cast he too plays the part with facial expressions and gestures the tadzio character is pivotal to the story so any actor in this role must be worthy of inspiring passion and desire visconti with his incredible eye for beauty knew exactly what he was doing and changing from a writer to a composer based on gustav and then using music especially the from the 5th symphony was another brilliant stroke although i'd read the mann story before the film music and death in venice will always be linked in my mind as will the haunting images which appear throughout the film especially that last one of dying on the beach as tadzio walks slowly into the sea br br one day this film will be released in dvd widescreen format and its visual completely restored to us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975208044052124 Review: from the first to the last scene of the movie director visconti excels at his art to the extent that the movie is to remain as a cultural treasure for only god knows how long it is perfection as a movie that is but the story has some minor shortcomings br br thomas mann's novel is also a perfect piece of art so of course it is impossible to bring into another media visconti follows the story pretty much and it is only when he allows himself to slightly that the transition falters and no matter how wonderful the scenery is the tension in the air between the characters the hundreds of subtle signals and the almost unbearably heightened serving of music still the minute in the plot disturb me br br maybe i'm just a victim of man's desire to flaw the flawless nevertheless i will offer one example which i regard as crucial br br warning spoilers br br in mann's story aschenbach eats the which probably contain the disease that will kill him after giving up his frustrated chase of the boy tadzio in venice unable to catch one delight he settles for another which him it is very subtle in the book but it is there the forbidden fruit of sorts but more a sign of him life itself br br in visconti's film he also eats but in a rather insignificant scene by the beach the chase in venice ends in a much more melodramatic way it works too but lacks some subtlety indeed and also the multi layered symbolism giving food for thought br br but that's all forgiven when the film allows us to feast on beautiful sceneries faces and and certainly as many other symbols as we can possibly digest the last gesture of tadzio standing in the water being the equally sublime and mysterious finale Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793930053710938 Review: it may be hard to explain how but this film is a masterpiece perhaps because i never imagined that a plot like this or a film with so few words would convey all this poetry the true poetry and aristocracy of human passions and obsession is amazing and needless to say that venice is as a perfect scenery dark sinking and dreary just like soul and classical music is more that a simple background escort to human feelings in my opinion a classic masterpiece of european film making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972706139087677 Review: i can't quite explain why i find this so alluring and the leopard not it may be because the focus here is on all that was great with that film those intimate moments that visconti can render so magnificently like that film it has a slow pace but this time it isn't overlong it's the kind of film where nothing happens but twenty minutes passes like that i think that must be due in part to the way the film deals with flashbacks that act as their own mini story like the leopard it has a sympathetic lead who brings out the same kind of worn pathos though performance is more willing to open itself to being unlikable especially in look he has a really stupid grin that's easy to dislike it's often quite beautiful in the quiet moments it's the of visconti's films the grandeur of the ball scenes that i find tedious as they exchange individual clarity with mass precision but here that is part of the point gustav surrounded by a visual din br br the way in which the object of affection is introduced to us is quite brilliant the camera shows a girl girl girl then this beautiful feminine featured boy it's like an allusion to shakespeare's and it doesn't feel heavy handed it's not until the camera views tadzio fully pulls back and we see his long legs that we realize he is not a boy but an adolescent at first we're forced to question attraction in an uncomfortable way visconti must have known that and he doesn't shy away from it visconti is extremely patient with gustav we get a sense of the man we know him it's a largely silent performance and when he does open his mouth it's to spew venom no wonder he wants the angelic open featured boy to project himself onto there's a difference with tadzio we never know him just as we never know a handful of fellini but that's because his life is another its own film but it's not as flirtatious as it's been made to seem there is one scene however where he around a pole that's too much tadzio isn't necessarily leading him on he's looking at him visconti just zooms in is all br br the film doesn't detail gustav as being gay tadzio isn't even really male he's a version of a boy delicate pale with golden locks that everyone seems to love including one gorgeous slightly older young man who he with the closest they go to showing what could be understood as a reference to homosexuality is the famous barber scene which his repressed vanity br br it isn't totally successful the whole section with alfred is a waste and some unnecessary scenes people carrying bags in long shot could have been some parts are heavy handed such as when boat pulls in and rowdy boys pass him by the looks on his face are too obvious but during the same scene gustav throws a fit wanting a new something so that it makes up for it but there are some scenes touching for the first time that build up a remarkable quiet intensity tadzio repeating a piano song again and again the notes in the air may be the best example of the anxiety the film has there is one discussion that contains a debate i'm especially interested can art be spiritual if it the senses or does it have to go beyond them we can consider tarkovsky who both visconti and mann to be the prime example of someone going beyond mere sensory i think this one manages to do both 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836220145225525 Review: in luchino visconti's film death in venice it is not only the beauty in the surrounding world that but in the pursuit of beauty itself gustav von aschenbach into a mere shell of a man to understand the decay we must acknowledge the beauty which us it is best described and explained in a quote from found in thomas mann's version of death in venice beauty alone is lovely and visible at it is the sole aspect of the spiritual which we can perceive through our else the divine if reason and virtue and truth were to speak to us through the senses should we not and become consumed by love we see in the film this very thing happen the man becomes by a longing for beauty which turns into a longing for the boy tadzio even though the part of his mind tells him that adoration of beauty can lead to and abandon he cannot contain himself br br it would be easy to describe this as a beautiful film early on we see the of the parlor and we are treated to a perfect of turn of the century upper class life all captured on film perfectly by cinematographer de but visconti does not indulge in the picturesque aspects of venice instead the glorious and sensuous artistic achievements of the past are based on and sensuous beauty and these things are relegated to the past the city we know to be of incomparable beauty and uniqueness is nothing more than a leisure resort with a nosy hotel staff the streets become exhausting filled with disgusting filth and rot the city in step with the protagonist only through the flashbacks are we allowed a glimpse of why this famous composer is a frail and innocuous man the death of his daughter and presumably his wife along with the failure of his music allow us to understand why he is destroying himself br br alfred with whom aschenbach has in depth conversations on the meaning of beauty and who can create it but alfred is more than a friend he is alter ego and what alfred says the own doubts and fears the scene in which aschenbach decides to leave venice is immediately followed by a clip of alfred telling him that he is weak alienated and lacks feelings in the end we might be able to conclude that these flashbacks are not reality at all it is a decay of memory rather than objective of the past these flashbacks become distorted memories we can say that these are memories because even aschenbach to it he declares reality distracts and degrades us and following the scene in the travel office we see aschenbach confront tadzio and his family and warn them leave venice but directly after the encounter we see him sitting with the clerk again and realize it was all in his imagination he employs long scenes without dialogue that are framed by the poignant music of gustav he allows the viewer's mind to wander as we watch life and respectability decay with the beauty around him br br slowly the viewer realizes that our hero is overwhelmed by that is mixed with a growing awareness that the town is suffocating in filth the crumbling city sets the stage for the middle aged man's attraction to tadzio it is romantic longing for something so idealized and ambiguous that it can never be consumed even in fantasy the beauty of this polish boy a fire in him that at first makes him glow then him the film concludes with von aschenbach sitting in a beach chair watching tadzio fight with his friend we see the black dye from his hair running down on his cheek and it looks like rotten blood it is a vision of his life's moments though before his last breath the final decay has happened all around him the city is and with it he has become what he as aschenbach dies he has the same painted face as the old man on the ferry at the beginning of the film a man that had disturbed him it was the pursuit of beauty that his decay in the pursuit of artistic beauty he could not sense his own demise and that of the city around him his sensuality is in while constantly kept in check by the presence of death and decay it is these three themes that tie the damned and death in venice together beauty death and decay these themes are visconti's art the beauty of his work is in the decay of beauty itself br br in this film we are treated to the of one great man we see the honored composer gustav von aschenbach in the pursuit of true and pure beauty and it is in the pursuit of this trait that it all around him and leads him to a miserable lonely death watching the target of his affection i believe that through these movies visconti is trying to tell us that what is beautiful cannot last decay is intrinsic in the world around us and when we become distracted it can destroy the splendor in death in venice it is because of culture and through the pursuit of beauty that all is deleted beauty and are woven together like in visconti's works at once beautiful and destructive it is these themes that define his art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815628528594971 Review: story of a strange love and a fall desire poem about beauty and his perfection fear and touch a slice of visconti and mann and an venice know if it is a masterpiece a poem or the reflection of a film director's world it is absolutely a memento and a exploration of illusion a old mirror of limits signs and a trip in an old space nostalgic cruel and splendid death is a trip copy in the immediate reality and the essence is the music a soft sweet music like honey or fire like every regret and every sorrow like a refuge in deep solitude gustav is gay by accident he is the researcher of last form of god's presence the beauty that beauty who gives life's sense who is sin and virtue in same time the gift of expectations and he dies because he has right to hope to believe in the reality of miracle and in his way a victim no way only tadzio may give the freedom like an insignificant sacrifice who saw the sun can hope to live in same condition Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696251153945923 Review: not for the squeamish but the number of twists inventive uses of situations using vampire mythology gorgeous visual extremes together with interesting and quirky characters make this one of the most stunning horror films i've ever seen it descends into utter madness along with characters but never seems exploitative or horrific without purpose there are copious amounts of accompanied by some nasty sucking and sounds but also subtle moments where you laugh out loud as he tends to do chan wook park keeps you off center with leaps in time and plot and situation that you have to fill in for yourself forcing your involvement in the story and characters br br and there's a lot of literal leaping keeping in the vein of vampire myth pun intended they have superhuman strength and can nearly leap tall buildings in a single bound to coin a phrase the first time our heroine is carried by the across the tops of buildings by the troubled vampire priest it has all the magical romance of lois lane and superman but this romance becomes increasingly disturbing but driven by a strange and conflicted 'love not by mere horror br br the acting is superb particularly ok vin kim the gorgeous actress in the female lead role who at 22 shows a range that is remarkable the character borders on a kind of black widow film noir type she from innocent to to vixen to demon with utter conviction this is a really smooth and performance br br if you love real art in horror or are a fan of oldboy don't wait for the video see it immediately Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675092697143555 Review: set in venice mainly on the visconti's death in venice is a triumph of filmmaking combining the excellence of dirk characterisation and expert photography of the resort area in all its various daily moods for those who love venice this is a film to cherish br br music frequently heard throughout the film heightens the drama the mood it creates is not always happy but then what else would you expect with a title like that br br there is not a lot of dialogue in the film rather sparse in fact it's mainly background noises and chatter and laughter among the hotel guests the intriguing part is to interpret the exchange of glances between gustav von aschenbach a composer of some and a slim teenage youth tadzio who see each other from time to time across the tables of the hotel dining room on the beach and at odd unexpected places around venice they seem to acknowledge each other's presence at first with little more than the suggestion of a smile but later with a strong and riveting and urgent gaze br br each viewer will have his own interpretation the composer has lost a child of his own is this behaviour an expression of yearning for the child he loved is it perhaps a sexual attraction towards this fragile young man with his dazed somewhat stare could he be discovering some new inspiration for a yet musical masterpiece who knows br br from beginning to end this film captures the true spirit of 19th century venice the elegance of the ladies the deck chairs on the sand the children in their neck to knee bathing costumes the glow of and a general feeling of satisfaction with the world while some may think the pace is rather slow at times the film has an overall gentle quality but with a between two repressed human beings be prepared for a sad and beautiful ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676873683929443 Review: are sea side resorts the sad dreary places they're always depicted as in movies and novels certainly this movie along with the near contemporary don't look now depicts venice as a particularly and decadent tourist trap for a more light hearted approach see just married with ashton kutcher and brittany murphy having never been to venice i can't say for sure but it does make a perfect setting for this somber but sumptuous spectacle from luchino visconti one of the great of world cinema having seen the movie i now wish i had gotten around to reading the thomas mann novella it's based on which also inspired an opera by sir benjamin since i don't know the back story and the movie has little in the way of plot or exposition i'm left wondering about aschenbach dirk bogarde 's obsession with young tadzio is he a homosexual a pedophile or is his longing for the beautiful youth something more innocent perhaps tadzio reminds him of what he could have been and now knows he never will be those who complain of the slow pace of this movie should stick to car crashes and kung fu at 2 hours and 15 minutes it's not particularly long and it moves at a leisurely but hardly sluggish pace the film benefits from the ravishing music of on whom character is clearly based dirk bogarde gives a moving performance and the movie is graced by the presence of one of great beauties as mother Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647145867347717 Review: thomas mann's controversial novel is the basis for the film a death in venice although in the book the hero is an author in the film the director luchino visconti who also wrote the screenplay transforms him into a composer as such the author composer gustav von dirk bogarde on the verge of mental is a burned out after a long and successful career now seeks the peace and of a less hectic life he decides to go on vacation to venice where he hopes to his ambition however while staying at the picturesque seaside resort he captures the attention of a beautiful young teenage boy tadzio who eyes him with curious interest and is immediately smitten by him although gustav is captivated by the wondrous youth he nevertheless must find some private time away from the boy's governess nora ricci while having to cope with a invading plague which seems to have infested the city the movie dialog like the novel remains subtle as are the few brief encounters between the boy and the artist in the end the audience unlike the book is hampered with innuendos and imaginative flights of fancy their affair is never given wing substance or opportunity and were it not for the brief resolution in the book the film allows only the possibility of 'what if ' nevertheless one can sympathize with the hero and wish him a peace to obtain that which is forbidden elusive but definitely criticized by eyes great story and a bogarde classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886554479598999 Review: cinema's greatest period started in post war europe with neo realist movement during the next 2 or 3 decades that followed france's new caught everyone's attention and there was always bergman up there on his desolate scandinavian island somewhere making bitter masterpieces but in 1971 luchino visconti brought the art form to full circle speaking with his miraculous work death in venice which might as well be called the death of cinema after the sixties wound down so did the great european filmmakers who with some exceptions generally grew exhausted and passed the torch to a new american generation of movie brats coppola scorsese co this movie absolutely feels like a grand summing up not just of visconti's particular obsessions but of the general attempt of european filmmakers to achieve the aesthetic ideal in movies and rest assured you will find no task master than the visconti revealed here he's not playing to the crowd folks either you get behind him and follow along or you get left behind the pacing is a challenge slow but never without emotional weight incidents are few and far between but each seems loaded with symbolic significance in a br br we will probably never be in such company again in terms of the movies one of the great writers who inspired the tale thomas mann one of the greatest filmmakers directing it visconti one of the greatest actors in the lead role dirk bogarde and swelling almost in the background gustav 5th symphony taking full advantage of ability to inspire romanticism in even the most cynical breast visconti changes the main character aschenbach into a decrepit composer from his original persona as a writer even making bogarde up to look like geeky mustache shaggy hair duck like walk bogarde by the way delivers what is probably greatest performance of an actor in the history of movies it's a largely silent performance and the actor has to deliver of meaning in a gesture or a glance a difficult trick without mugging like chaplin or merely acting like an animated corpse br br cinema just doesn't get better than this i'll ignore the complaints from the addicts out there who say that it's too slow but even the more legitimate gripe concerning some of flashbacks with that friend of his is misplaced the flashbacks fit neatly within the movie's thematic concerns i e which is the better path to aesthetic perfection passion or discipline and the and of these serve to prevent among the viewers of course some viewers will sleep through this movie anyway a nonstop stream of and beautiful dying venice would be nothing more than a pretty picture but this movie is actually about something and what it's mostly about is suffering romantic capital r suffering in particular as a suffering romantic himself visconti knew he spoke br br spoiler i guess if for nothing else see death in venice for its opening credits and for its unforgettable ending with jet black hair dye dripping off of his sweaty dying head and onto his chalk white face meanwhile off in the distance young tadzio the object of dying desire stands in the ocean and points toward the horizon like a sculpture the climatic sequence sums up with agonizing economy everything that the movie is about love lust beauty loss the ending of a life set against the beginning of another life and cold death in the midst of warm sunny beauty death in venice is a miraculous work of art br br dvd tip as with the simultaneously released visconti masterpiece the damned i recommend that you turn the english subtitles on while watching this movie it's ostensibly in english but the dvd's sound seems muddy and there's a lot of italian spoken during the film anyway br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640688300132751 Review: i first saw death in venice 1971 about 15 years ago found it profoundly moving and often thought about it watching it again few days ago i realized that it is close to the top of the great works of cinema with hardly any dialog it captivates a viewer with the beautiful cinematography the fine acting and above all the music without which the movie simply could not exist br br death in venice is a stunning luchino visconti's adaptation of the thomas mann novella about a famous composer in the novella he was a writer but making him a composer in a movie was a great idea that works admirably gustav von aschenbach loosely based on gustav who travels to venice in the summer of to recover from personal losses and professional failures his search for beauty and perfection seems to be completed when he sees a boy of incredible divine beauty dirk follows the boy everywhere never trying to approach him the boy tadzio belonged to very rare creatures that own an enigmatic and inconceivable power which captivates you you conquers you and makes you its prisoner became one of the prisoners of tadzio spellbinding charms he became addicted to him he fell in love with him was it bless or curse for him i think both he died from impossible yet beautiful love which object was perfection itself the last image eyes captured was that of the boy's silhouette surrounded by the sea and golden sun light nothing could compare to the beauty and charm of the scene and to take it with you to the grave is the death one can only dream about if he could probably would've said i was able to witness one of the faces of perfection i could not bear it but i was chosen to learn that it exists here in this world and i can die in peace now because it did happen to me br br unforgettable music gustav haunting of his fifth symphony found perfect use in a perfect movie it reflects every emotion of a main character it it longs it begs for hope and it the idea that once you are blessed to encounter beauty you are condemned to die i may come up with hundreds movies that use classical music to perfection but nothing will ever compare to death in venice i dare say that music is its main character it would change and sound differently depending on what was happening on the screen it sounded when returned back to venice to what he thought would be his happiness but turned to be his death it sounded gloomy when he first entered venice from the sea you can hear so many different feelings in it tenderness and adoration confusion and self loathing worship and melancholy but always love that gives the purest happiness and breaks the hearts literally the movie for a viewer is similar to what the boy was for the aging composer writer artist we are enchanted and captivated by its power and beauty as much as was by the boy's mysterious charm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977006733417511 Review: brett piper again makes a very good film that is trashed by the so called film experts it is low budget but fun and the leading lady is very sexy i wish i could see more of irene joseph good viewing fun i bought the dvd and enjoyed it the special effects are stop motion animation and much better than the computer generated crap they call effects today i always enjoy brett piper movies and if you liked this i recommend bite me screaming dead and anything else he has done i look forward to seeing more of his work and well as more of ms joseph i simply cannot see why this woman hasn't been in more movies as her acting is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523500800132751 Review: i bought this dvd from walmart for cheap thinking it would be a typical crap straight to video monster junk but it turned out much better than expected there isn't really any criticism to say about it it's obviously low budget but that just adds to the cheesy old fashioned fun it's very cool and entertaining br br there's everything horror sex a great plane crash and good characters and i'd say it's pretty original cuz it really doesn't come off as any other movie i've seen it has it's own unique look which i liked very much that's why this film deserves credit i look forward to seeing more of these awesome movies from the scare master brett piper whom i've never heard before this one br br the dvd menu is really creative with groovy music playing over it so it's perfect just to keep it on when you're not yet ready to sit down and watch it it also includes some special features which are really interesting but we never get to see the director or hear him in the commentary must be shy this comes out of studios in vermont usa i highly recommend it to all horror buffs you'll love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843859076499939 Review: in defense of this movie i must repeat what i had stated previously the movie is called it has a no name cast and i do not mean no name as in actors who play in little seen art house films i mean no name as in your local high school decided to make a film no name and it might have a 2 dollar budget so what does one expect hitchcock br br i felt the movie never took itself seriously which automatically takes it out of the worst movie list that list is only for big budget all star cast movies that takes itself way too seriously the movie the oscar comes to mind most of sylvester stallone's movies the two leads were not hepburn and tracy but they did their jobs well enough for this movie the woman kicked butt and the guy was not a idiot the actor who played the old man was actually very good the man who played anal professor was no clifton webb but he did a god job and the for lack of a better were played by two competent actors i laughed at the 50 cent special effects but that was part of the charm of the movie it played like a hybrid tremors meets night of the living dead the premise of the movie is just like all giant bug movies of the 50's a meteor or radiation stir up the and before you know it we have giant ants rocks or lizards terrorizing the locals a meteor was the cause of the problems this time i was was very entertained i didn't expect much and i go a lot more then i bargained for Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.39921659231185913 Review: ok i am a sucker i loved it i had no expectations and had them all fulfilled it was a terrible movie i loved it i have managed to wear out a dvd from over use no one can understand my obsession i can't either to tell the truth for those who have seen the movie this will come as no surprise but i asked the clerk at the video store if i could buy a copy and i could because there were two in stock and only one had been check out and over half of the time it had been to me br br now the movie is terrible the special effects are terrible the acting is terrible but i loved it the actors are silly the plot silly the goofs numerous like being able to see through the monsters the looked like they were made out of plastic garbage bags maybe they were there was light underground tnt wasn't etc br br you must really love b movies to get any enjoyment out of this alcohol helps enormously for others Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3010619282722473 Review: this is a low budget stop motion monster movie from brett a barbarian in dinosaur hell piper and it delivers just what i'd expect from such a production light hearted though cheesy dialogue some cute actresses and lots of stop motion critters that's why i've given the film 10 out of 10 because it delivers what i expected it to deliver and a bit more brett doesn't penny pinch when it comes to putting his critters on screen he lots of bugs at his cast for the finale and anyway i love stop motion monsters which compared to cgi critters in bigger budgeted movies just seem to be that much fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602399468421936 Review: i know little or nothing about but nevertheless i was at first a little sceptical about the plot of this movie it follows three children that were all born during a solar eclipse and so have no emotion and thus naturally become ruthless serial killers the plot does sound ridiculous at first but once you realise that a solar eclipse blocks out saturn and as you know saturn is the emotion planet it all falls into place makes complete sense and it's then that you know you aren't simply watching another silly 80's slasher with a brain plot thank god for that seriously though bloody birthday is based on a ridiculous premise but it more than makes up for that with it's originality having a bunch of kids going round slaughtering people may not be the most ingenious ever seen in cinema but when given the choice between this and another dull friday the 13th clone i know what i'd choose br br also helping the film out of the hole that some people would think it's silly plot dug it into is the fact that it's extremely entertaining many slashers become formulaic far too quickly and the audience ends up watching simply to see some gore this film however keeps itself going with some great creepy performances from the kids which back to creepy kid classics such as village of the damned a constant stream of sick humour and a small but impressive for the type of film dose of suspense and tension one thing that i liked a lot about this movie was the vast array of weaponry there's nothing worse than a slasher where the killer uses the same weapon over and over again cough halloween cough but that's not the case here as bloody birthday finds room for everything from skipping ropes to bow and arrows there wasn't any room for a chainsaw which is a huge shame but i suppose not every film can have a chainsaw in it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15208838880062103 Review: as is the case with many films of this ilk my non got in the way of my understanding it the church has this mass of rules which have been put together over centuries we have a short time to learn them and have to accept them at face value then throw in some bad guys getting revenge for a long distant act against them working under these rules and attempting to them and you have this book and movie i found myself thinking that's pretty cool why did they do that there's this casual thing in the robert langdon character where no matter what the issue he seems to always make the right first move i suppose it's like watching csi where they solve incredibly complex cases in a matter of days they know the lay of the land in this film there is so much land and so little time to really understand everything that is going on but if you create robert langdon you need to set him to work that's ok because heroic nerds like him have been saving the day forever i thought the film was fun i thought the da vinci code was fun too interesting and not as bad as people seemed to think this is a marvel to look at and never stops for a second Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7235839366912842 Review: i recently got the movie and all i can say it is a good movie there's a lot of famous rome and historical locations it is from the same writer and director from the da vinci code tom hanks stars along with ewan mcgregor and the movie starts out with the space and time experiment in sweden until one of the is stolen by the church's most hated enemy the the plot is hard to discuss about without spoiling anything its a race all of rome following the trail to get to the secret meeting place while racing against time to find the path of the over all its a movie worth seeing hell i watched it 3 times and i still like it so in the end go buy it it is a lot better than the movie 2010 and the ending has one awesome plot twist Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9201473593711853 Review: first i gotta say that this film is way less pretentious than the da vinci code sure you have the religion vs science problem but it doesn't try to make a big statement about it its basically an action thriller that moves from one scene to another very well one scene particularly that involves fire i found extremely well done br br second the changes from book to film although when i was following the development of the film i complained about the change of some characters and the complete removal of others i gotta admit i was wrong it was refreshing that the film didn't follow the book in exactly the same way like it was done in da vinci if you are a purist of the book some of them may upset you though however the big twist is still there so don't worry about that finally i'm glad they removed some silly sub plots and didn't even try to hint at the possibility of langdon and getting together br br the performances are really good but nothing out of the ordinary that's okay for a film like this br br i'd give it a 9 10 mainly because it delivers what it promises entertainment pure entertainment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.896045982837677 Review: so first things first br br angels and demons is a much better and very different film than the da vinci code br br following the recent slew of comic book movies remakes and questionable of aged franchises it is refreshing to watch a very solid and entertaining film that is devoid of shaky cam filming techniques lens flare excessive and over the top action sequences br br in this respect angels and demons almost feels old fashioned it offers a good and considered debate on the age old subject of religion vs science offers an insight in to the parallels between the grand houses of god in rome beautifully shot by the way and the temple of modern science that is large facility br br hanks is hanks pretending to be the smart guy and he fits the role much better second time around than his wooden performance in da vinci good support is offered by a rock solid cast with a particular highlight being stoic cardinal but the films main saving grace is it's pace for the entire running time i was totally engrossed in the story and the film never really gave me time to sit and pick apart its faults in logic br br my only serious criticism is that some of the science depicted is at best debatable regards real world authenticity but that is not the fault of the film makers rather an observation of the old that you should never let the truth get in the way of a good story br br speaking of which the story is a cracker mixing adventure and a race against time with a good of intelligence and a nice twist or two along the way br br overall i would highly recommend this to fans of either of the national treasure movies which this clearly but with a much more serious vibe and fans of ripping adventure tales in general Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774258732795715 Review: as i sat in the theater almost crying to myself in dismay over the atrocity ron howard and tom hanks call the da vinci code i could not see the light at the end of the tunnel that is angels and demons br br hanks and company are back for the sequel prequel angels and demons and they have learned their lesson br br acting wise everyone is much better is very good as and better than the girl who played sophie tom hanks is very good as always he is better in this though because he works harder at giving the movie the feeling that it is a thriller i think ewan mcgregor does the best job of any of the actors he might even deserve a nomination come march but doubtful he had me convinced right until the very end he's dynamic and faithful but rational and realizes that the church needs to put their past behind them the minor actors also do very good jobs br br technically and visually the movie is much improved the cinematography is much much better and the visual effects are superb the final explosion sequence at the end is excellent howard does a masterful job taking you through a tour of rome br br pacing wise ron howard does an amazing job this time around at keeping the story moving and not boring us with a history lesson deemed at christianity the movie also makes you feel like more is at stake in our feeble minds discovering whether or not jesus had children is not as high up on the list compared to a explosion killing thousands including the roman catholic church part of the reason i think the story is so fast paced is due to the excellent score i cannot say enough about the score it was epic at times like something from lord of the rings but then sometimes it felt like a bourne movie which is a nice mix br br my only complaint about this movie is that it is ridiculously far fetched the chances of the being someone of ewan age are highly improbable and the chances of a cardinal with an adopted son getting elected pope are even more ridiculous not to mention the whole thing which has yet to be created and dan brown wrote the book in 2003 br br overall angels and demons is much tighter faster paced more exciting and more important movie than the da vinci code this is must see thriller for anyone who loves history and mystery combined into one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9250231981277466 Review: as a fan of the book this work is fantastically adapted remaining true to the source materials and demonstrating an honest respect for the literary work the intrigues translate well to film by virtue of ron howard's good eye for detail and sound devotion to authenticity br br i like hanks as robert langdon his portrayal is genuine and earthy with only the of the kip we all knew and loved back in the day he is a good dramatic actor and while i miss his comedic efforts i do enjoy his more serious performances br br the subject matter is no less controversial than the code and the vatican seems to never learn their lesson as with the aforementioned film the holy see issued a scathing and called for a global catholic of the film which of course generated millions in ticket sales br br although the story of the god was played down dramatically and the science was written out of this piece of science fiction the fiction that was left was entertaining and extremely well done and the truth be known people who have not read the book will not notice any missing or lesser element to the story as the screen version carries the main story well on its own br br in fact it is not necessary to have seen the first installment of this franchise in order to enjoy this second which should have been a prequel in all honesty although that does not the effectiveness nor does it with the continuity or flow of this second work br br all in all this is good for a friday saturday night's viewing although the execution may be a bit rough for the small ones br br it rates an 8 8 10 from br br the fiend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877004623413086 Review: still haven't read a single dan brown book but i watched all his movies adaptations i won't fall into the game to rate this one with the previous because the scope isn't really the same actually this one is a thriller a race against time filled with puzzles br br the plot is very twisted imaginative and the cast is excellent i never been a great fan of hanks but he delivers well i noticed his jeans shirt the one spilled with blood because i search for one like this in vain the italian is a brilliant newcomer for me but i really applauded ewan macgregor portrayal his inner faith and calm is really impressive br br i really like the debate between science and religion the action taking place in the vatican it felt like vacation at last i am not sure it helps to add new into with all the gold and man presence displayed any one would ask what charity means and why women are so dismissed of the church life whereas they stand for half or more the believers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8858395218849182 Review: was excited at the opening to hear part of de but wanted more so i bought said hans piece possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written this movie is an exciting thriller masterpiece even w o the religious considerations you get to tour the vatican and parts of rome with excellent cinematography the opening at where the god or largest quantity of is created with stunning visuals is an immediate clue which the excellence of this movie who doesn't love hanks the storyline and twists in this film are just superb and well drawn out until the amazingly twisted climax this film suggests a satisfying compromise between science and religion though plenty of closed heads will on both sides science without religion is lame religion without science is blind a einstein Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8735167980194092 Review: this is an ok adaptation of the breath taking book of dan brown i can't say it is novel or very good but they made a movie that you can enjoy given the excellent story the result could have been better though the movie is pretty long but at the end i was feeling like some things were missing sound effects and sound tracks were very good acting was well done but the character development phase was very weak for people who didn't read the book things may look happening too quickly from my point of view instead of trying to put as much as stuff from the book they could have tried to do the important scenes more proper what makes the book very good was all the puzzle like story combined with the excellent portrait of vatican you see neither of it in the movie too much rush and using the time not in a good way these are main problems of the movie so it is worth watching but could have been done better Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3421851098537445 Review: robert langdon hanks is called to rome to help decipher the mystery behind the before a new science experiment blows up the city br br the da vinci code broke records in 2006 but for the vast majority of dan brown followers it did not do his award winning book justice and though running at a good 2 and a half hours seemed to bore many br br having read the book i was perhaps one of the few who enjoyed tom hanks and audrey tautou attempt to solve the mystery of the murder in the but for angels and demons the scales were raised once more as lead star and director return br br having asked around most people seem to prefer angels and demons to the da vinci code for an entertaining read and it seems as critiques and fans whilst still not fully justified prefer this latest adaptation to the 2006 release br br this howard picture certainly has a more clinical energy and exercise to it as unlike da vinci tom robert langdon has only one night to solve the mysterious activities of the forgotten in the vatican and because of the time limitations the action and desperation up the ante and deliver an excitement that certainly beats the da vinci code but also generates plenty of twists and stunning murder sequences br br the interesting factor of this 2009 release is the constant elements being justified for the murders earth wind water and fire are all included in drastic and powerful sequences to pronounce a feeling of overall power to the situation br br this really does justify the tag of thriller with a constant tension and sharp drama with the issues and beliefs once more given a full working over br br just like 3 years ago there are many debates and discoveries of symbols once believed to be lost forever and langdon is again the key character to show everyone the light in and amongst the controversy of other pressing circumstances br br it is fair to say dan brown is a complex writer he certainly likes to cram issues and dramas in amongst his action and thrilling sequences as well as trying to discover the there is also the scenario of the election of a new pope the dealings with a new scientific experiment and the power of religion is again present all interesting to discover and listen to if occasionally the debates and dialogue tend to send your mind drifting but as there is so much in the novel this was always likely br br ron howard who kept a frankly ordinary type of direction rolling in da vinci returns in perhaps the worst way possible his jerky ever moving camera styling does nothing to keep the pressure up and we can never fully accept what is happening on screen thanks to this frankly awfully portrayed style he is certainly no paul greengrass and this is by no means bourne br br slick and stylized this is faster and more interesting than da vinci Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7161180377006531 Review: three children are born at the exact same time during a eclipse just before their 10th birthday they embark on a killing spree bloody birthday is a typical slasher from early 80's it's a pretty average stuff with plenty of nudity the evil children never generate any menace and there is almost no suspense there is also no gore or scares in bloody birthday but the film is mildly entertaining unfortunately no real explanation is provided for the kids sudden homicidal mania the murder scenes are quite gruesome for example we've got death by baseball bat skipping rope and shovel so if you're a fan of early 80's slasher movies give this one a look Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6320285797119141 Review: i was at the premier of the movie last night in rome i am not an expert in the book however there are a great deal of changes from the book to the movie the pacing of this movie is much faster than the code many things were trimmed otherwise this would be a 4 hour movie many things were also changed to give the movie a fast pace i think what matters is the feel of the movie and that works well for hanks brown and company br br there are some things in the book that would appear very implausible in the movie form i am not giving any spoilers except to say the ending of the movie is handled in a slightly different way how leonardo was found is also different those who see the movie might be interested in reading the book to get the full details of the story some minor details are are also cut from the movie br br although they did film in rome they had to recreate interior shots since i went on a walking tour of rome the day before the movie i can say that the interior sites are authentic in look and feel is not in the movie and not much is shown about hanks does a good job and there are some interesting scenes involving the vatican archives of course they had no access to that area and i am not sure if anyone actually knows what the vatican archives look like has her break in this movie as victoria and does a good job as eye candy for hanks br br this movie should be received better by the critics and public but you never know ron howard mentioned several times in interviews and as we saw him and the cast before the movie that this is just a movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7978518605232239 Review: i go to the movies to be entertained i was very entertained by the first film in this series the code it had plenty of twists and turns throughout to keep me very interested angels and demons is no different if you enjoyed the code then you will undoubtedly enjoy this movie as well angels and demons is made pretty much with the exact same style as the previous film but faster paced which i liked ron howard kept me glued to my seat for the full two hours without boring me one bit br br what i really liked about this movie was that even though it is obviously fictitious they leave enough real history to make it seem very believable if there is one thing that i didn't like about this movie it is that the plot itself is very unbelievable don't want to give any spoilers but hey it's a movie i was entertained throughout the whole thing and was very satisfied with what i saw Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8130095601081848 Review: i read angels and demons about 3 years ago and i can honestly say to is one of the few books that i couldn't put down while reading br br the movie however was pretty much what i expected a lot of action with somewhat of a mystery storyline tom hanks plays in my opinion a much better role of professor langdon than in the da vinci code br br you won't have to worry about this being as bad as the da vinci code this is everything that it wasn't much more interesting more action more suspense and less of the controversy if you haven't read the book no worries you will still find it very interesting and if you have read the book well lets say you might be a little let down because i found many scenes missing that i was looking forward to br br overall pretty impressive film for any everyday movie goer but maybe not something too special for dan brown fans Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18260586261749268 Review: where da vinci code introduced us to dr robert langdon and his knack for solving puzzles angels and demons ups the ante by providing a huge puzzle with an 8 hour limit br br with a cast of award winning actors ron howard does a good job of directing a story that was easy to follow and even easier to accept the da vinci code threw so many angles at you in such a short time that a quick bathroom break would leave you a bit confused on return i didn't feel this was with angels and demons the plot was straight forward and the action kept the interest level peaked throughout br br cardinal strauss stahl was easily my favorite character in the movie his portrayal of the elitist yet misunderstood rank of the catholic church was very good and combined with the victim of his treatment patrick mckenna ewan mcgregor you will find yourself choosing sides immediately upon introduction there isn't a great amount of tom hanks time as the film focuses more on story than character development and this did well with me being that i had more than enough introduction from the first movie br br unfortunately i found character to be an unnecessary femme assistant in the quest since her lines were a bit limited and seemed much like an afterthought she does play a key role in the beginning of things but she soon fades into the background of being familiar more so than a necessary partner br br the plot is as such one of the organizations that the catholic church wronged in the past there have been quite a few has sought revenge in a most artistic manner some men of the church are kidnapped and are set to be executed at specific times until an ultimate end to the church itself will happen dr robert is brought in to help decipher the clues and teams up with the beautiful a scientist who witnessed a colleague die at the hands of the church's enemy br br music staying relevant and the cinematography beautiful i could on about this things but what makes angels and demons absolutely work is it's conclusion it was by far one of the most amazingly surprising endings i have seen in a movie and i was impressed at how off guard i was when it hit me like anyone else i appreciate a great wrap up and this movie wraps it up quite tight and drops a pretty bow on it needless to say i left the theater pleased at the movie in it's entirety br br if you are religious and unsure if this movie will offend your catholic principles i can say that where the code painted as a shady cover up group of angels and demons paints them with a much lighter brush the church is shown as being a collective of good men who are made to suffer for the sins of evil and misguided men who wore their colors and even a few who have their modern ranks Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8956874012947083 Review: before seeing the sneak preview today of angels demons i cleared my mind of any that might hold me back from enjoying it the enormous amount of hatred towards dan brown the fact that it was written by dan brown and because dan brown's name is slapped on all of the posters i went in with an open mind and expected the worse but instead what i got was a 2 and a half hour roman cat and mouse game with forrest gump and that is by all means good entertainment value br br the movie hangs loosely on the actual novel itself harvard robert langdon hanks jets off to rome after the sudden death and the re election through all of this is the patrick mckenna mcgregor however he soon learns of a new threat one that involves a secret brotherhood making its presence known an anti matter time bomb that vatican city is now targeted with and the kidnapping of four langdon using his and trust me you'll be hearing a lot from it is given the task of finding and rescuing them using the mysterious path of him on the quest is scientist who is also the co creator of the anti matter br br the movie itself runs at an uneven pace one minute langdon and the swiss guard are speeding to save a branded cardinal the next minute he bores you with pointless information about every random object he passes evidently slowing the book's much anticipated action thriller sequences down it makes for an interesting read on paper but on screen it can go either way br br the character's are decently written onto the big screen ewan mcgregor does a convincing performance as the quiet but knowledgeable patrick mckenna famous accent included tom hanks is slightly more intellectually and physically since his last performance in the mediocre da vinci code plays commander richter the straight faced leader of the swiss guard unfortunately neither his nor performance are worthwhile ones and instead of playing a part in the story they are just kicked aside as assets br br however angels demons accomplishes what could never a thrilling fast paced movie filled with satisfying explosions beautiful of st peter's square and including many of the churches and a bomb counting down the midnight hour ron howard does a decent job at directing this second langdon adventure this time taking in much criticism and almost completely exchanging the boring dialogue for tense chases almost br br while newcomers might call it a national treasure 3 with a much larger threat there is still enough contagious suspense thriller eye candy and brilliant still shots of rome to breathe in fans of the book might feel differently towards the movies drastic changes but considering the amount of and inaccuracy it generates a d does exceedingly well at keeping the viewer locked on to the screen this time rather than on their sleepy shoulder br br a good book to movie adaption that will both appeal and entertain br br 7 4 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759366512298584 Review: tom hanks returns as dan brown's robert langdon in his first adventure angels demons which hollywood decided to make after the da vinci code given the more controversial subject striking a raw nerve on the faith itself the catholic church was up in arms over the first film but seemingly about this one and it's not hard to see why considering ron howard had opted to do a flat out action piece that serves as a great video of rome and vatican city and would probably boost visitor numbers given the many beautiful on location scenes save for st peter's square and which was a model used br br so i guess with the bulk of the budget going toward the sets the ensemble cast had to be down tried to step into the female void left by audrey tautou but given character then having a lot more stake in the film scientist had a lot less to do other than just waiting in the wings to change some batteries on a filled with anti matter in the book she's the fodder of course for langdon to converse his vast knowledge of the vatican the and the great feud between the two but here she's neither love interest nor his intellectual equal br br ewan mcgregor on the other hand chews up each scene he's in as patrick mckenna who is temporarily taking care of the office while the other prominent are in the chapel to a new pope and he plays patrick with that in the eye with nuances enough to let you know there's more than meets the eye there's no surprises here for readers of the novel but performance here is one of the highlights of the film as hanks plays well tom hanks br br the book itself is rich with arguably accurate content as always and had a lot more plot points on science versus religion and a wealth of information that dan brown researched and linked together in an engaging fictional piece of work while reading the book some years ago i thought that should a film be made of it it's easy to lapse and dwell more on the set action pieces sadly that's what this ron howard film did with a pace that doesn't allow a temporary unlike the first film where you had the characters sit down for some discussion time over a cup of tea this one moved things along so quickly it's like reading the book all over again page after page being skipped just to get to the thick of the action br br catholic reviewers have called angels demons harmless because i guess it didn't dwell on its many unlike the da vinci code which struck a raw nerve at the centre of the faith and if anything this film served as a great promotional video with a nice showcase of the many prominent landmarks that would entice many around the world to go pay a visit naturally certain areas like the beneath st peter's and the vatican archives remain out of bounds but the walk along the path of now that's almost free br br nothing new for those who have read the book other than to see it come alive but for those who haven't this film may just you to pick up dan brown's novel just to read a bit more about the significance about the landmarks and characters such as and who are intricately linked to the plot but much left satisfying pop corn entertainment leaving you with nothing spectacular Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7728095650672913 Review: yeah i know my title sucks i couldn't think of any other title x ice is a brilliant first season episode very interesting idea and good acting as well the whole worm looking thing was really creepy in my opinion i've never been a fan of insects so all the insect episodes are creepy to me x anyway lets go on to the good and bad things about this episode br br the good the parasite thing awesome br br scully finally trusting mulder 33 br br it was a good idea to put another parasite in the ear though if someone told me they had to put that thing in my ear i think the whole cabin would be dead br br the bad how did the dog stay alive for so long br br how didn't get those black spots or maybe she did but no one saw it br br conclusion very good episode especially for season 1 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8979174494743347 Review: this definitely the most tension filled x files episode of the first season this episode is what i think of when i hear x files the plot is simple but exiting our main cast plus a few scientist go to investigate an outpost in which it's research team appears to have killed each other it turns out a small parasite that got dug up from the ice had infected the research team the parasite itself to the brain and causes paranoia and insanity soon none can tell who they can trust or who's infected or not br br this episode was a direct tribute to john carpenters great horror film the thing the thing is set in and a team of scientist find a destroyed outpost in which it's have been killed or killed themselves an alien that had been buried in the ice for a years had been out it has the abilities to imitate any life form therefore the main characters can no longer distinct friends from foes br br believe me the thing is one of the most exiting and tension filled horror movies you'll ever see if you liked the episode ice i advice you to see it or if you have only seen the thing i advice you to see ice br br ice is the best direct tribute homage to john carpenter's the thing i have ever seen and it lives up to it's inspiration as one of the best x files episodes i give it a 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9904137253761292 Review: this is one of the best episodes from the entire x files series creepy beyond words the tension and suspense in this episode is very well executed in its entire 45 minutes it managed to be almost as scary as an entire movie this episode joins the ranks of best episodes with such greats as home bad blood and for being the best in their respective season br br mulder and growing relationship is put to the test in this episode can they really trust each other this episode also contains a tiny scene that will leave romantic viewers smiling br br mulder bring your Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836042523384094 Review: okay that was just brilliant i wish that the rest of season 1 had been this strong it really needed more episodes like this br br the cast worked perfectly even though they were all back in the day writing was fantastic and so was the editing great job in all accounts br br the episode was thrilling suspenseful and just kept you guessing until the very end which is what most episodes had tried but failed until now br br the first five star episode for me really good almost like a movie i didn't even remember it being this good i think it's even better than the great horror movie called 'the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720730185508728 Review: i thought i was going to watch another friday the 13th or a halloween rip off but i was surprised it's about 3 psycho kids who kill there's not too many movies like that i can think of children of the corn and a few others it's not the greatest horror movie but it's a least worth a rent Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5167644619941711 Review: fbi agents mulder and scully get assigned to probe the mystery of what happened to an arctic drilling team in this early episode that david duchovny himself considers one of their first rockin' episodes it pays loving homage to the much lauded john carpenter 1982 theatrical feature the thing and one can see the similarities visually color and lighting schemes combine to give the story a hellish quality production design art direction are especially impressive the shots of the exterior of the arctic camp are so reminiscent of the earlier film as to automatically create feelings of deja vu for some viewers naturally our heroes are threatened by the weather so the sound design involving wind evokes memories of the thing br br the culprit is an ancient worm that had been exposed to the team once inside a host it aggressive behavior this allows the paranoia aspect to take full hold and the way the script is set up we can't be too sure of who's infected and who's not this gives rise to the inevitable scene of testing this episode certainly works at portraying the way that tensions can cause in groups it even allows mulder and scully to have moments where they're not sure if they can trust each other br br guest starring are a good small group of actors berkeley and steve as the scientists obliged to accompany mulder and scully on the mission and jeff as the pilot who takes them to the camp you can also see one time jason voorhees ken as one of the ill fated original team members br br incidentally there's one direct link between and the thing art director murray who worked on both projects br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915591478347778 Review: this was truly a tense and dark episode excellently executed wonderful acting and atmospheric directing is one of my favorite episodes along with and these are quite good in dark atmosphere in my case it seem quite realistic to me their paranoia their suspicion and their ever growing rage was perfectly executed by the great actors however had a problem that i got over after a few watches it was too short i wanted more br br overall had what 98 of all x files episodes have excellent acting intense story writing gritty directing all the works br br 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901365041732788 Review: ice the br br a virus pulled out of the ice br br just didn't know how to play nice br br if infected you'll kill br br because you are ill br br the cure is to be infected twice br br ice is a great episode one of the greats from season 1 that began shaping the show and if you ask me you really couldn't ask for much better throughout the entire series it starts out with an awesome teaser which in my opinion is really one of the best of the series also a group of scientists in alaska have something out of the ice core which has for some reason caused them to kill each other now mulder and scully are sent with three other scientists to investigate what happened as mulder says this is either because they are brilliant or expendable i take this to mean that they had better be brilliant or else the group soon finds out that the cause of mayhem is a small parasite pulled out of the ice core a little worm that gets into the and causes violent behavior since the pilot is infected the rest of the show turns to a suspenseful sort of who done it thriller as the others begin to suspect each other of being infected this is not helped at all by an overly paranoid doctor hodge who is un trusting of anyone which we learn early on by the first thing he asks to see everyone's credentials to make sure we are who we say we are events lead to finding out the one who is infected and learning how to cure them br br there are a number of things i like about the episode and of course certain characters that i want to smack in the face from this episode as well as a couple loopholes but most can be attributed to heightened caution and not thinking clearly i like bear from the moment i first meet him its a shame he has to die i also like the scene shown from the other scientist's point of view as mulder and scully argue in the other room it gives an interesting twist to our typical perception as a viewer and for me seems to say maybe we shouldn't assume that just because someone is government means they know all sorts of conspiracy secrets as much as me in this episode i do think that mulder was as much to blame for some of the rash actions taken as any i really like scully in this episode first of all she can tackle like a second i really like the focus on her terror of what can happen to them out there and how she tries not to let trust and friendship of mulder keep her from her judgment i love the scene when she goes into the room to sleep and first looks as the picture of the previous group all hugging and the birthday presents from them to whoever used to sleep in that room and then how she suddenly freaks out and pushes the dresser in front of the door and in a final touch of subtlety as she sits on the floor with her knees pulled into her chest we see the bottom of a poster on the wall that says bosom buddies this is such great writing a way to say without any words that scully is worried that she may not be able to trust even her very best friend br br unfortunately this heightened suspicion leads the group to believe mulder to be infected since he murphy's dead body even though they haven't him at all to find out for sure that was my main problem with the behavior of the characters is they could easily have solved all the suspicion simply by giving blood but i guess i probably would have acted in that situation too but then stupid decides that he has to assume mulder is infected even though mulder willingly and then is going willingly to be and almost mulder in the process luckily he sees that it is really that is infected and we finally reach a resolution at least as much as you can expect from an x file the government wastes no time in the evidence as always happens in these cases and mulder is left with yet another frustrating unsolved case in closing i give ice and easy 10 10 and i leave you with a br br we're not who we are it goes no further than this it ends right here right now Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43728843331336975 Review: wow it's hard to put into words my feelings for this episode ice is one of the best episodes of season one for sure it's my favorite of the season six people and a dog in a claustrophobic structure isolated in the middle of the arctic with an unknown that causes murderous aggression the drama can't get any better than that paranoia reigns supreme as even mulder and scully have doubts about each other's sanity i've heard people complain about this similarities to the movie 'the i haven't seen it so i wouldn't know ice is more than worth watching just to see mulder and scully truly testing their still developing trust of one another this episode is intense and suspenseful to the end you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629616141319275 Review: a true stand out episode from season 1 is what ice is an location claustrophobic conditions and a general feel of paranoia looming in the freezing air makes this is a must see episode from season one the previous occupants of the station mulder scully and four others go to have either killed each other or killed themselves a virus is bringing out murderous aggression and is responsible for bringing out deadly paranoia and fear mulder and scully actually begin to question each others sanity tension is that high the writers have to receive great credit for creating that sort of scenario where the atmosphere is so tense mulder and scully come into conflict in such a direct manner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9572491645812988 Review: a team varied between scully and mulder two other scientists a pilot and the guy who plays on seinfeld go up to an arctic research post where all members have died off by either killing each other or killing themselves they discover there's a worm a virus that is to the point of madness and death the problem is after a certain dog out anyone could be infected but who this is not just my favorite episode of season 1 but also one of my favorites from the show the arctic environment the characters and of course like carpenter's the thing it's a lot of fun watching these even tempered characters suddenly start to flip out in dramatic scenes and the visual effects of the worm and its effects under the skin are cheesy i didn't mind them at all the drama between the characters ends up working more than it would usually because of the tension and because all of the actors including the guy understand what's going on in the story and as usual i loved the ambiguity of the ending highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839581251144409 Review: this isn't a bad tv movie is short for which means such were formed due to the increasing demand for soldiers as the soviet union was taking heavy casualties all through out the war these consisted of convicts and soldiers who were given the chance to clear their names by proving themselves in combat they were looked down upon as scum and were easily during combat without much regret or much honor on the part of military they were often sent on suicide missions and suffered extreme casualties the ones who refused to fight were executed on sight needless to say their lives sucked br br there were some very nice performances by the cast especially by who played who played and roman who played major however the series isn't really that addictive in part because it's too long it could've a lot shorter and as effective br br although it's about war has very mild violence and pretty much no gore it relies solely on the actors to make it work and after all it's a tv series so the producers didn't want to scare off the viewers and the br br explores the cruelty of the soviet regime and why so many men chose to fight the nazis instead of joining them personally i'd rather be a fascist then a communist given the circumstances presented in the film one character explains that the soviets stripped his farm clean and his family died of starvation out of anger he burned it down which got him arrested for destroying property and he ended up in the battalion as a criminal on how his mother killed her youngest son to feed the rest of the family both men explained that they fought for their rather than the for the soviets br br the battalion had one marine naval infantry who raped a girl killing his in the threatened his other to keep his mouth shut about both and then injury when it came to fighting on top of all that the girl committed suicide due to shame i imagine if enough marines watched this movie they'd pick up and riot on the streets calling for a or an official apology from the producers br br to say the least i'd recommend it to anyone with the slightest interest in the former soviet union or world war ii i don't think i wasted 500 minutes of my life Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22235560417175293 Review: battalion is a moving and mostly honest look at the lives and deaths of soviet soldiers who were sentenced to wash away their crimes with blood during world war two one can almost call it the russian equivalent of highly acclaimed band of brothers miniseries br br formed in july of 1942 on the eve of battle of stalingrad the were considered expendable units and suffered horrible casualties sometimes as high as 90 prisoners of political prison concentration camps soldiers who were captured by germans but managed to escape soldiers accused of protocol were all given a chance to join the and prove that there were not of the with their lives those who sustained injuries and those who died in battle were considered and were in the eyes of the law br br this miniseries features a look at one such under the command of an honorable officer who was captured by the germans was shot and left for dead it features a colorful and varied group of people thrust into a situation from which there is no escape the yet honorable crime boss the fist and his little gang of criminals a young jewish intellectual who struck his anti officer father orthodox priest who joins the battalion when his is destroyed in the house to house fighting political prisoners who hate the regime that condemned them to the but who are nonetheless willing to fight one last time for their people and country must all find their courage and their reasons to keep on living and to keep on fighting br br although set during a war not every episode features combat in fact what combat scenes there are are often chaotic sporadic and short which was probably the intent of the director in between the miniseries focuses on various relationships between the cast their backgrounds their thoughts and tragedies the rape of a young woman by one of soldier and then his execution execution for supposed periods of boredom on the march the celebration and subsequent consequences of finding a german bunker with food and champagne the moral dilemma of officers unable to save their men from their own superiors cheating on a spouse and other situations feature prominently the camera is unflinching it does not turn away from the ugliness of war and the ugliness of human nature nor from raw human emotions the dialog likewise does not censor out the swearing br br the acting is superb and deep and the script is likewise well written everything from rage to to resignation to finding a scrap of joy to hang on to is rendered almost one complaint might be that some of russian and cultural idiosyncrasies may not always be understood by someone not familiar with the language and culture because it is a history drama in a sense some of the terms and situations military rank mention of other battles certain historical references may be lost on some viewers this understanding is not needed to thoroughly enjoy but these references are a nice touch of authenticity another complain that could be is an occasional and bending of history to suit the plot but frankly this is such a riveting miniseries that one will likely forgive these slight mishaps Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9489914178848267 Review: is the story only russians could tell about the second world war the largest front of the whole conflict has been ironically the least appearing subject on the silver screen after the war while the western allies war effort has been pictured in almost every possible detail and manner the east has been left out or the job has been left to only some old propaganda movies of little else than historical footage value br br there is no chance that could compete with band of brothers in every detail but neither you want to look at the screen with examining petty visual effects in mind that the soldiers are russians is enough big reason to forgive the less eye captivating battle scenes and you can concentrate on the story that is the most interesting so much different was the war in the eastern front and the nature of the russian army that you might wish people to produce more from the other fronts and of armies br br is no way perfect but it has some rare that the overall rating it tends to crush myths people have about the second world war the true heroes were russian people and not their leaders who sent them to missions where they could only another great myth bust is that it presents the enemy who does not pick up his gun as an equal human being an advancement that has been difficult to try in many acclaimed films as well shows how the war in the eastern front was a war of survival and how the clash of the grinds people into dust Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9558209776878357 Review: many experienced and excellent actors mixed together in an ongoing plot of an untold part of world war ii on the eastern front characters well portrayed and unforgettable one episode leaves you wishing for the next pay attention to the closing credits were the thousands of are listed an untold story involving hundreds of thousands of individuals sometimes brutal sometimes romantic always filled with real people and dialog produced with excellent sets and camera work heroes and villains criminals and priests and portrait of people struggling to survive and overcome a most terrible time i wish to buy a copy for my own collection so to be able to enjoy the series repeatedly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810196757316589 Review: three kids are born during a solar eclipse and turn into vile murderous little above suspicion by everyone save for joyce lori and her younger brother timmy that's the story in a nutshell the acting in this one is tolerable for the most part notable for mtv j julie brown not the one showing some skin and a very early part small for michael dudikoff not a great film by any stretch of the imagination but in the kids' sub genre it's a bit of a guilty pleasure br br eye candy julie brown shows t a the only film thus far to claim that honor sylvia wright gets topless br br dvd extras 16 minute interview with producer max wherein he insults the director and canada great stuff biography of ed hunt and trailers for kiss of the don't open the door a red band one for homework which features nudity br br my grade b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152330756187439 Review: with the war not going well for the soviet union stalin accepted volunteers from the prisons and used the prisoners as shock troops this is the story of one such battalion there are petty crooks political prisoners soldiers kicked out of other units gray haired veterans of the white army plus some dangerous criminals br br they are thrown into battle ill equipped and face the threat of the if they show signs of cowardice or failure br br the special effects are rudimentary and many of the minor characters are one dimensional but the overall story is very human and riveting br br i have not seen a version with subtitles or dubbing viewing the show required liberal use of the pause button and explanations from a native speaker of russian Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7518726587295532 Review: rififi directed by jules dassin is in line with the melville crime pictures particularly bob le and to a point le cercle rouge of being totally focused on story and character and making sure not a word is spoken that doesn't need and was ahead of its time it still has a kind of professionalism among its characters a kind of respect if not for selves than for others a kind of duty that rings well in post ww2 france its actors carry faces for these characters that say know what these guys are and from there the story takes off maybe it's because i have a weak spot for heist pictures particularly where we see just the nuts and bolts err actual physical side of how a heist is pulled off br br one of the problems with how the actual heist is filmed in today's movies is that it's all very fast i e snatch or done in ways we've seen too many times before dassin like melville years later decided to create practically a silent film of a heist sound effects included the tension that builds up in this scene may not top what melville had in but on its own level it achieves its own greatness and momentum and just as crucial originality to what's been done before there are some kept close ups for example as the safe is being cracked that mark some of the best i've seen from france at that time an added plus for the film aside from the stage new wave touch to the film which in the end makes it a little more modern is that the story works so well and differently it becomes completely about character at points and then keeps up the thrills the last ten to fifteen minutes are down right miraculous like with another classic heist picture the jungle it's not even the last stop that matters but all about how much one will go past the call of duty putting over greed br br you almost wonder in all the of the camera flying by the trees at a high speed with the car that he might just make it dassin has here a very entertaining and film of its genre with a nifty little musical number as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9571725726127625 Review: fantastic movie one of the best film noir movies ever made bad guys bad girls a jewel heist a twisted morality a kidnapping everything is here jean has a face that would make bogart proud and the rest of the cast is is full of character actors who seem to to know they're onto something good get some popcorn and have a great time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9159500002861023 Review: run don't walk to rent this movie it is re released on an excellent dvd version it is acting directing cinematography in the world of suspense film noir tribute this to the blacklisted american director jules dassin who also plays the italian safe cracker see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9573214650154114 Review: the ultimate gritty heist film elements of welles sinatra will leave you sweating satisfied in comparison it really upsets the proverbial apple cart to see recent films such as oceans eleven remake reviewed in such high regard especially in europe films like rififi must be shown spoke about and kept alive to remind younger pathetic critics what true classic noir is br br criterion should be commended in their flawless and classy transfer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802563190460205 Review: rififi is a great film that is overlooked it's a crime drama where a man gets out of jail and plans another job it's an over used story but this one is different from the others they round up the usual suspects for the job this film takes a look at how the family gets torn apart as time goes on the actual heist scene is one of the best i have ever seen instead of a suspenseful soundtrack the director decided to go with silence around thirty minutes of silence this fits the mood perfectly and is often copied these days of course things get out of hand and people die and it ends in a great ending that builds up in suspense br br so if you're looking for a great film noir that not a lot of people talk about this is a great pick up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777517914772034 Review: rififi is a terrific heist movie and one from which subsequent heist films have drawn ever since jules dassin had a feel for the seedy underworld in which these thieves live you will not find here the hollywood glamour of ocean's eleven the robbers in rififi don't rob for the thrill and they're not playing a game they rob to survive to pay for their children's upbringing to prove to themselves and others that they still have something to offer the world the much lauded heist scene is a nail filmed in virtual silence i did have the feeling that the plot went on a bit longer than it needed to but the high speed race to deliver the child to his mother that ends the film is classic br br be warned this movie is very bleak but it's also very good br br grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9228516221046448 Review: what a gas of a movie film noir has always been one of my favorite genres but this one stands apart from the rest only the big sleep out of the past murder my sweet and the killers can come close to this caper classic i know these four american films i mentioned are not caper movies per se but rather detective stories with complicated story lines which still a gritty quality about them similar to rififi br br what is different here is the way jules dassin sets into motion the total ambiance of the film not only in the gritty realism of the principals but also in the usage of the streets of paris as a subliminal character and co unto itself the movie centers around le a dark moody and complicated ex con getting pulled into one last shot at the hefty payoff even though he is an and hard nosed tough guy one still senses in him a yearning for some kind of redemption by himself from the demons of his past hey he saved little toni dassin picked the right guy jean for that role br br that aside the rest of the story development kind of falls into place as we journey through the famous silent caper scene to the the eventual demise of the principal only their women survive except for ida honey they seemed to best understand the underlying futility of it all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.897883415222168 Review: to start with i have done some further research on the film jules dassin directed and acted in this extremely imaginative and different film noir crime film secondly this was a very low budget film created in the of the prime moment of film noir thirdly the where the robbery was attempted is an actual the producers of rififi asked them to film their surprisingly i quote jules dassin in a recent interview on the subject surprisingly for some not very obvious reason they were delighted at the idea of a crime film being set in their shop br br it's impeccable characters and plot fit in so beautifully with their surroundings to add on to my praise i will say this some might say that this was a typical hollywood film on the contrary this set the base for the regular plot of a hollywood crime film br br i would like to say that i support this fresh idea of a film where not only one side wins and that side doesn't always have to be the good one for once i can say that a film is not predictable ten stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6000878810882568 Review: this 1955 heist film follows tony le recently released from prison for theft as he the robbery of his life he teams up with his old heist buddies and they bring in an expert safe cracker cesar from milan played by jules dassin who also directed he only directed because he had been blacklisted as a communist in the u s and couldn't work in hollywood the brilliance of this film is the 1 2 hour during the robbery during all this time there is no dialogue and no music only the muted sounds of digging through the floor or drilling the safe this increases the suspense and draws you in they get away with several hundred million worth of jewels but a jewel offered to a dancer by cesar brings their haul to the attention of a trio of brutal brothers they set out to get the stash for themselves and bring misfortune in their wake great heist gangster movie but i prefer j p melville's films in this genre br br this movie is like some i had last night i had gone to a caribbean restaurant and the was made with sugar cane juice instead of sugar it also had a lot of ice and was heavy on the leaving it fairly sour which i like the sugar cane juice a subtle slightly more mellow taste to it than actual sugar and the ice made sure it was cold and refreshing as i sucked it down 7 5 10 http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819709658622742 Review: three children are born during a solar eclipse and ten years later this has somehow caused them to grow up without as their tenth birthday approach they become cunning and calculating cold blooded murderers nice girl local teen joyce russel lori finds herself confronting these little terrors when most others are falling for their angelic br br back to films like the bad seed and village of the damned this films' premise of evil children may not be wholly original but it's still pretty disturbing all three of the child actors elizabeth billy and andy freeman are chillingly convincing director ed hunt and his co writer barry maintain the unpleasant yet compelling mood for the duration of the film they go so far as to have the little girl charge admission for an unwilling peep show involving her older sister future stand up comedienne and mtv personality julie brown whose striptease is a real br br name actors susan as an icy teacher and jose ferrer with barely any screen time as a doctor add to the proceedings with their presence while k c martel one of the youngsters from the original the amityville horror is very likable as kid brother other familiar faces like ellen geer b movie he man michael dudikoff porky's dance of the damned joe penny and the and william the hidden can be seen as well br br touching upon such parental fears as children playing with guns that they've discovered and being locked inside old bloody birthday is a little more than just a slasher variation with kids as antagonists aided and abetted by music score this film sticks in the memory more than some of its without lots of gore to fall back on although that arrow through the eye gag works quite well br br bleak nasty and downbeat bloody birthday is worth a look for the curious br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9953905344009399 Review: american jules dassin makes an award winning french gangster film the plot involves tony the a hoodlum just out of prison who takes his band of thieves on a million jewel heist unfortunately his ex wife's relationship with a notorious gangster named an italian safe cracker named cesar with a weakness for women and the missteps of his own friend jo cause the successful heist to turn into a bloody race against time as holds son hostage for the cash in typical crime never pays tragedy fashion br br the rififi in the title is explained in a song to mean slang for basically violence and sex and the full title du rififi les means roughly some naughty in the house of men which is pretty much where the fatal flaw of the characters take place leave it to a gangster film to place most of the emphasis on the missteps on the women but this time wife gets the last laugh if you could call it a laugh when she all of you are just going to kill each other the characters aren't the most sympathetic and the women are mostly weak but dassin still builds an extremely well crafted suspense film out of them as they pull off a heist that requires the utmost quiet hide the goods and then attempt to survive what basically becomes a cross country cat and mouse game in the mix are some very amazing photography and a fine attention to detail in editing leading to a pacing and visual experience that well the otherwise generic plot it's not only easy to see why this is held as a classic it's also easy to see why it's among the top 250 on the imdb it's suspenseful visually magnificent full of sex and violence and maintains that classy gangster attitude we film buffs like so much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731738567352295 Review: there are not many films which i would describe as perfect but rififi definitely fits the bill no other heist film has come close to it before or after the plot is simple but you it never ceases to amaze me how absolutely gripping the film is every time you view it you care for all the characters even though they are bank robbers because they are presented as human beings with all their problems and flaws it's hard to imagine any other actor besides jean in the role of tony le when the members of the crew are each talking about what they are going to do with their money and finally get to tony his answer and the expression on his face says it all while the 30 minute heist sequence is the most famous part of the movie and rightfully so the film actually gets better afterward the director jules dassin knew what he was doing when he decided to not have any music during the heist scene or the final shootout but instead inserted a great climactic score during tony's final ride towards his destiny to think that if dassin an american director had not been blacklisted in hollywood and forced to work in france this masterpiece of cinema would never have been made the way it was it certainly wouldn't have been as good if it was made as an american film during that time it was absolutely horrible what dassin had to go through but he did achieve his greatest work because of it to the benefit of all of us i'm just cringing at the thought of the upcoming al pacino remake most heist films since rififi have already borrowed from it in some way or another there's no reason to remake this masterpiece other than money leave the classics alone Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6632547378540039 Review: you can take the crook out of the joint but it seems exceedingly more difficult to take the joint out of the crook we've seen this kind of character in this kind of situation before and since in movies like bob le elevator to the gallows pas au the anderson tapes etc too many times to mention what helps make this one one of the more notable is of course the heist itself which plays out in real time and the demeanor of the lead bogart would think twice before crossing this guy the ironic ending is perfectly suited to this story it almost demands it all around one of the better films noir Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660879969596863 Review: it's a mystery to me as to why i haven't caught up to this masterful 50s caper film – turned brooding noir until now but i'm certainly glad to report that it didn't disappoint i haven't seen any of jules american films for several years but based on this i'll probably be going back and re watching brute force and night and the city quite soon br br jean a name unknown to me but a face rather familiar in its world and coldness has recently completed a lengthy stay in prison and as is the way in these films hey there wouldn't be a story otherwise isn't coping well with the straight life an opportunity presents itself an easy multi million dollar jewel heist that can be done at night with no fear of discovery by a few men the taut filming of the robbery half an hour of total silence is what people most remember about the film of course and indeed it's pretty remarkable but i liked the half completed location of the final shootout once the robbery has gone sour thanks to the big mouth of one of the thieves the excellent portrayal gritty sides of paris in stark black and white and channeling of both eddie and humphrey bogart in his spare but brutal performance br br perhaps it's a bit too sentimental in the end but this is one of those classics that really does live up to its reputation just as pure entertainment even if what it has to say about the human condition isn't exactly deep or thought provoking george at turns romantic and jazzy score is another highlight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9581615924835205 Review: i have been wanting to see this since my french teacher recommend it to me over forty years ago perhaps the long wait was worth it since the criterion collection dvd restoration is impressive br br in its outline this movie follows the time worn script a quartet of men plot a difficult heist of a bank vault the heist takes place a small seemingly insignificant event leads to the ultimate demise of all even though the heist footage is it occurs rather early and is ultimately not at the core of the film this film separates itself from the typical heist movie by giving us insights into the personalities of the characters and their motivations its plays as much as a drama as it does a thriller relationships play a big role and a kidnapping is tacked on giving us two movies for the price of one br br john plays the idea man tony le always referred to as le with such world that he could have just stepped out of a novel tony has just recently gotten out of jail and resists re entering the life of crime until he has a highly unpleasant interaction with his ex lover who has taken up with another man where as punishment he physically whips her with a belt thankfully that scene occurs off camera but you are not likely to forget it after that sobering event since there seems little hope of reviving that relationship tony meets with two of his old partners in crime jo and mario and decides to join them in one last big heist they enlist the services of cesar an italian safe cracker played by director dassin himself and we are off to the heist br br the heist goes off without a hitch but womanizing bent is a personality trait that turns out to be fatal for all concerned however we can understand his attraction to the nightclub singer he has fallen for since there is a brilliant set piece where she performs a sexy and cinematically inspired nightclub act it has to be one of the most memorable scenes from any noir film br br it is established early on that tony has a close relationship with jo and his family in fact son refers to him as uncle i think it is partly to help family that tony agrees to the heist the ending scenes where tony saves the life of kidnapped son partially redeems his more brutal and amoral actions but only partially Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970896303653717 Review: the fact that after 50 years it is still a highly watchable movie says a lot about it it is more intelligent and interesting than almost all recent movies of the same genre you can find and has a certain endearing feeling of innocence to it i am not a big fan of this type of movies but i could watch the whole thing without being bored which makes it a good movie to watch with someone who does not necessarily share your taste in films i liked the black and white palette the excellent casting the clever heist scene that keeps you guessing about what trick they will pull next and the ending like everyone else watching the heist sequence makes one realize the power of silence which is unfortunately so underused in today's cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.959443986415863 Review: i heard they were going to remake this french classic in 2007 and i see it is in development for this will be a shame as hollywood kicked writer director jules dassin out because of the infamous they should not have the right to remake any of his films br br i love caper films and film noir and this combines the best of both br br tony jean gets out after doing a and after he beats up his old girlfriend marie he plans a big score with his friends mario robert manuel and jo carl what makes this a great caper flick is the attention to detail in planning the robbery you see that reflected in the george clooney vegas nothing is left to chance br br the caper goes off great but marcel sends his sons robert and pierre after tony and the gang after blowing it with mario they kidnap son lots of bullets fly before it is over br br a great film by a great director the standard by which other caper films are measured Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9573945999145508 Review: in order to pull off a job like this caper in rififi e g the score and its one has to have nerves of steel this one apparently demands and commands it jules dassin is the master br br i was on the edge of my seat throughout it deserves to be better known even though it was not at the time of its release in 1954 due one to the director being blacklisted in the hypocritical hollywood of its day br br i would recommend this film to anyone who has not has the pleasure of seeing it br br i cannot give it enough stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9441335797309875 Review: after seeing naked city and night and the city which is still my favorite dassin i was more than excited to watch his masterpiece o word criterion rififi br br now i am a little bit disappointed about the story br br so i have at least these five questions in my mind br br 1 in the final countdown louis shot from the inside a house the main character tony le he couldn't know if he is still alive or not but he didn't care about it and ran directly after it outside the house with the money to reach his car so of course tony wasn't dead and shot him big br br 2 in another important scene the specialist in cesar gave directly after the robbery as a present a diamond ring which was a part of the robbery a woman which was working for louis in a night bar stupid because before this character wasn't that stupid and of course louis knew directly that tony planned the jewel robbery small br br 3 after the gangsters behind louis murder mario and his wife tony and his best friend joe planned a revenge against louis gang at the same time they don't care for the security of joe's wife and his five years old child of course louis gang kidnapped the son cheap and simple br br 4 the perfect heist of course this is the best long scene in the whole plot without any word spoken in the whole time but was this a perfect heist comparing with other movies which handle with this theme i could only smile when for example tony was taken a fire to banned the alarm also too simple br br 5 the gang went to the house of mario because they knew however the jewels will be there then they murder mario and his wife and then they are not searching for it no they ran directly out of the apartment and more they not observing the apartment after it so tony can go after a while which was the same day inside to take the jewels big br br over all it's a good movie because of the brilliant silent heist scene because of the very good cut the end scene in the car through paris is stunning because of a very good actor called jean because of this black white fever you will get while watching it because of some other reasons too other user wrote about but please don't tell me this is a stunning story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9260241389274597 Review: a recent re issue of the french crime film original title rififi les with its famous 20 minute silent jewel heist sequence now comes in the us in a gorgeous new print from the criterion collection with improved subtitles and some extras jules dassin was an american born julius dassin in connecticut who was forced to make films in europe because he was blacklisted rififi was well in the us and did well in art houses later dassin became a lot more famous in the us for on 1960 starring his wife the greek actress and political activist greece was again and for americans and others with anthony quinn in 1964 the which was even a big hit in the new rififi dvd includes a recent interview with dassin i did not previously realize that one of the main robbers cesar the was played by dassin who stepped in when the original actor became unavailable he's one of the most memorable characters a italian safe cracker who speaks no french br br although this classic has all the trappings of french film noir the black and white twilight world of well lit apartments shiny black cars men in suits the nightclub scenes including a dramatically filmed and lit title song performed at the club the faces and the in hand or mouth i don't think it's as atmospheric or has quite as distinctive a style as melville's films do but there's the mesmerizing robbery which still holds up today as a tour de force it goes like clockwork with a fine sense of craft and teamwork among the robbers some nosy cops are efficiently dealt with things quickly go wrong after they go home and distribute the loot when one of the players gets sloppy and gives a dame a ring with a million dollar in it has there ever been a heist film whose lived happily ever after br br it's the wordless heist sequence that this a special place and dassin an american director who had an unusually varied and exotic career deserves full credit for that he took a novel so conventional he was going to reject it and added some key elements that make it special in the event he couldn't pass on doing the adaptation he needed the money too much jean who plays the lead character tony le was an actor rather down on his luck his grim face is perfect for the role he was later to play the lead in he who must die 1957 which used french actors in greece for a political tale is a somewhat disappointing 1964 caper film it pales compared to that also got us distribution it does have a good setting but it's wasted gone all bland and bright and of post hollywood oeuvre on sunday ' with its catchy theme song and charismatic heroine is the popular choice and won best film at cannes 1960 who must the political choice the genre choice an odd piece is his with and tony perkins 1962 purists of tough guy hollywood genre work would these and favor early films which include a prison drama 1947 a cop flick 'the naked 1948 and two hard core noirs 1949 and 'night and the 1950 personally i tend to like french noir and american neo noir better than the original american noir source material hence my enduring fascination with but dassin is rather unique in having not only made hollywood noir but then going over to paris and producing a memorable example of its fifties french derivative Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949927568435669 Review: story about three eclipse maybe even ha children beginning their love for murder oh and the people who are hot on their trail br br bloody birthday a pretty mediocre title for the film was a nice lil surprise i was in no way expecting a film that dealt with blood thirsty psychopath kids and i may say it's also one of the best flicks i've seen with kids as the villains by the end of the movie i seriously wanted these kids to die in horrible fashion br br it's a really solid 80s horror flick but how these kids are getting away with all this mayhem and murder is just something that you can't not think about even the slightest bit of investigation would easily uncover these lil sh ts as the murderers but there seems to be only a couple police in town well by the end only one and he seemed like a so i suppose they could have gotten away with it haha yeah and i'm a chinese jet pilot br br nevertheless this movie delivered some kids who were more than entertaining a lot of sex and a decent amount of no if you're put off by the less than stellar title dash it from your mind and give this flick a shot it's a very recommendable and underrated 80s horror flick Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8352503180503845 Review: du rififi les is a brilliant film which studies criminal minds and allows viewers to have a better understanding of criminals who are fundamentally not different from ordinary folks like us what director jules dassin shows is that criminal do have families and they care a lot for them that is why they to a strict code of honor for them a family is not only made up of wives and children but also include casual acquaintances and close friends contrary to what many might find it hard to believe jules dassin has not tried to glorify crime in his film as rififi makes it clear that crime never pays it shows that all kinds of bad activities result in some kind of human loss apart from its philosophical stance is worth watching for its technical finesse while watching one of the film's most brilliant sequences about breaking of a safe one would find it hard to believe meticulous precision with which criminal minds execute their plans this is a scene which nobody has dared to copy in hollywood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9585129022598267 Review: as far as i am concerned this film noir had two totally different things going for it as opposed to the film noirs i am used to viewing 1 the setting is paris france 2 there is 28 minute scene with no dialog br br both make this movie a bit unique at least to english speaking film noir fans actually an american jules shot the film so it's not entirely a european film initially i was disappointed in this after i had watched the first 40 minutes it's an expensive dvd and i was bored however once that silent segment started the actual heist you already know what's it about the film picked up considerably and just got better and better br br in fact i thought the best part of the story was what happened after the heist the best aspect of the entire film was the cinematography this is what makes the disc worth owning it's excellent film noir photography and a real travelogue for those of us who have never seen paris and this is paris in the mid 1950s there are lots of bleak but interesting rain soaked paris streets and buildings i found fascinating to view in fact there were many more of those great shots than of london in the much better known film the third man br br the lead actor in here jean i think his name is also is interesting to view someone described his face as a cross between humphrey bogart and harry dean stanton and that sums it up perfectly a warning for those not expecting profanity or nudity in a classic film this is france not the united states so there is a little bit of both in here i appreciate the dvd offering the choice of subtitles or a dubbed version too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667602777481079 Review: if the caper genre owes a lot to walter huston it also has a debt of gratitude to jules dassin a man that was ahead of his times and who suffered a lot because of his when edward dmytryk accused him of being a communist the end of his american career would have meant the end of mr dassin but moving to europe proved he was bigger than the same people that had contributed to his hollywood demise br br rififi is an elegant film in which all the right elements come together thanks to mr vision he decided to adapt le novel because he saw the possibilities for turning it into a caper film that became an instant classic jules dassin was penniless in paris when he discovered the city that were going to serve as the background to his film the bad weather paid off for mr dassin as the streets were always wet and not much had to be done to show them that way br br when we first meet tony he is playing cards tony appears to be in bad health he all the time and after losing all his money he goes to see jo the who tells him about a possibility for a robbery at webb the fancy jewelry store at a tony section of paris they pass the idea through mario who suggests cesar the an expert safe cracker br br tony who has come out of prison recently learns that his former lover is now with a creep that owns a night club upon confronting instead of love all he feels is contempt and the meeting ends badly and he throws her out of his place has no love for tony who is his natural enemy because of his connection with br br when the day arrives the gang is able to get to the apartment building where on the second floor right above the jewelry store the owner lives but he is away everything goes well and the gang gets away with the jewels cesar the a typical ladies' man takes a ring as a which in turn he gives the at the night club this mistake is the spark which unravels the well thought plan br br jean made an excellent tony he showed a tired man who was possibly doing his last robbery carl robert manuel and the director jules dassin are seen as jo mario and cesar the quartet jewelry thieves marie plays marcel plays with a subdued intensity robert who would go to direct movies later on makes an impression with his one of men br br the film best asset is the great camera work by philippe who captured the atmosphere of paris and the locales where all these criminals operate from georges music plays well with the action in the film jules dassin was peculiar in his choice of films that he directed and unfortunately that is our loss because this man was a genius as proved mainly with the naked city night and the city and rififi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663702845573425 Review: this film is a work of pure class from start to finish for a moment forget the famous 28 minute no dialog heist forget that it's set in paris and forget it's noir the film itself the premise and the execution make this a pure gold experience it's sharp intelligent and thought through in great detail just like the heist itself it portrays real characters that are not only believable but whom you empathize with it's a film that doesn't the notion of a robbery but shows it for what it is theft it shows that a heist is hard work and ultimately not worth doing now all things considered put on top of that a daring 28 minute sequence with not a word spoken and set in gorgeous paris with truly great attention to detail and fantastic cinematography and that last scene when you look up and see those trees wonderful use of raw and basic filming techniques it is a master piece in my view and i'm glad to have seen it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981812059879303 Review: the of what's involved in carrying out a robbery is what makes this one of the best of all heist movies then there's the robbery itself a wordless thirty minute nail that has never been surpassed followed by what is probably the cinema's most pronounced example of among thieves as things begin to spectacularly unravel and we have what is unquestionably the greatest of all heist movies br br this was a tough and unsentimental film when it first appeared in 1955 and it is just as tough and unsentimental today it displays some of the edgy brutality of earlier brute force there isn't a flabby moment or duff performance in the entire film and dassin captures the milieu of seedy clubs and parisian back streets like no one else and the final drive through paris by a dying man is one of the most iconic closing sequences of any movie a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752647280693054 Review: or vice versa br br this is a french film noir directed by an american film maker jules dassin who had to leave the country because of being blacklisted by hollywood thanks to the premise of the story is rather familiar one last jewel heist for tony le and his buds and so is the ending with everybody getting well no spoilers here for sure since this is the sort of film in which tension toward the ending is important br br dassin filmed in realistic lighting in black and white on the streets of paris using actors and actresses who are not glamorous the engaging sometimes score by georges nicely enhances the movie and will remind viewers of many a similar score from american film noirs from the forties and early fifties jean plays the hardcore lead in a much as humphrey bogart might have played him tony's recently out of prison past his prime but still tough and when he has to be his mind still sharp when focused the kind of anti hero whose eyes water even though the tears will never fall br br dassin plays the italian and would be ladies man who knows the rules but gets careless br br in film noir we are forced by the logic and focus of the film to identify with the bad guys often there are levels of bad guys the good bad guys we are identifying with and the bad bad guys who are out to do in our good bad guys and then maybe there's a really bad bad bad guy or two here we have played by robert a slightly sadistic then there are the cops who are irrelevant or nearly so in more modern film noir the bad guys are not even good bad guys and they get away with it or something close to that in the old film noir which evolved from the gangster films of the thirties the usual motto following the old hollywood code was crime doesn't pay with every criminal having to pay for his or her crime before the end of the movie br br probably the most impressive feature of rififi is how nicely the film moves along the plot unfolds quickly and seamlessly much the way the great film directors always did it directors like stanley kubrick louis and the best of hitchcock some have actually compared this to kubrick's the killing 1956 and suggest that kubrick stole a little well directors always steal if need be and there are some perhaps telling similarities such as it being one last heist for the protagonist and having the girl gum up the works the similarities may go deeper because as this film was nearing its end i suddenly thought oh no the suitcase in the back seat is going to fly out of the convertible hit the ground burst open and all the money is going to fly into the air those of you who have seen the killing may recall what happened to the money near the end of the film which reminds me of another film with something bad happening to the money oliver stone's u turn 1997 starring sean penn there the money in his gets blown to by a shotgun blast ha ha ha getting the dubbed version of this film would be an act of since the dialogue when there is some the heist itself is done entirely without dialogue about 30 minutes worth is and easy to follow requiring only an occasional glance at the subtitles which by the way are quite and guiding as opposed to having every word spelled out br br one other thing all the brutality is done as sex used to be done in film that is off camera a guy gets his throat slit we don't see it i kind of like this approach we don't have to see the gore you could almost let your kids see rififi almost br br catch this one now and be on the lookout for a hollywood reprise starring al pacino and directed by harold coming out next year in which you can be sure that the violent scenes will be played out in full Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5570175647735596 Review: after five years in prison tony le jean meets his friends jo carl and the italian mario robert manuel and they invite tony to steal a couple of jewels from the show window of the famous jewelry webb but he tony finds his former girlfriend marie who became the lover of the gangster owner of the night club or louis pierre and he her beating on her back and taking her jewels then he calls jo and mario and proposes a of the safe of the jewelry they invite the italian specialist in and elegant wolf cesar vita to join their team and they plot a perfect heist they are successful in their plan but the d juan cesar makes things go wrong when he gives a valuable ring to his mistress br br du rififi les is a magnificent film noir certainly among the best i have seen the screenplay has credibility supported by an awesome direction of jules dassin stunning performances of the cast and great cinematography jean has outstanding performance in the role of a criminal with principles guided by the underworld rules the famous long silent sequence of the heist is amazing and extremely tense and certainly among the best ones of the cinema history i am listing this great movie in my list of favorite movies ever my vote is ten br br title brazil rififi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827013611793518 Review: i see alot of movies at the cinema so far this year and i have to say that this is by far and away the best film i have seen this year even though it was released back in 1954 br br i sat in awe and watched this work of genius and felt quite ashamed that i had never even heard of it before my local art house cinema decided to show it for a week on what looked like a new print br br the best part of the whole movie has to be the 28 minute break in where there is no speech and no music merely the sound of the men carrying out the heist pure quality br br although really dark in places it is with the dry humour br br not many films score 10 out of 10 but this does and also gets a gold star for effort br br if you ever get a chance to see this movie please do not hesitate it's a classic br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296137690544128 Review: rififi jules dassin france 1955 br br to me it seems a very risky idea to attempt a hollywood remake of jules 1955 classic rififi planned for release in 2007 al pacino apparently is gonna play the lead taking on the role of tony le risky business how they're gonna pull this off br br ironically dassin was blacklisted in hollywood and went on to try his luck in france and made this little masterpiece aptly called by some the of all caper and heist movies in my opinion it remains a one of a kind classic beautifully filmed with one of the most memorable endings ever to be put on film whatever one's opinion of the film br br in the last couple of years rififi has become dangerously nevertheless this french noir classic shouldn't be forgotten go see it before the remake is out there in order to have some ammunition for comparing the two br br camera 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879236817359924 Review: rififi deservedly gets a lot of mention for the famous heist scene and indeed that scene deserves all the credit it gets it's a masterful piece of suspense character interaction and photography but rififi isn't just this one scene every scene in the film is as masterfully put together and as a whole the film is not only taught with suspense plot and character but an told moral tale that set the scene for film for years to come br br cinematically and technically the heist sequence may be the most impressive scene of the film but for me it's the final scene that holds the most power tony le drive towards redemption Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714344143867493 Review: bloody birthday plays on the assumed innocence of children and shows them as bloodthirsty monsters steven andy freeman curtis billy jayne credited as billy and debbie elizabeth were all born on the same day during an eclipse besides sharing a birthday they also share a love of murder and they're not picky about who they kill either young billy elizabeth and andy play the parts of these emotionless monsters quite well but they know when to put on the charm too but they can't go on fooling everyone this is an overall good horror flick its not too unrealistic there are a few good moments of suspense and the kids portrayed the roles well the grown ups are pretty hammy though i'd say its well worth seeing i own a copy myself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808211326599121 Review: du rififi les rififi 1955 can on the surface be described as a french variation on john huston's seminal heist film jungle 1950 the difference between the two films is rififi 1955 pays a little more attention in detail to the robbery sequence also the police aren't involved in the aftermath of the robbery in rififi as much as in jungle in the end rififi 1955 is in my opinion a slightly better film than jungle 1950 remarkable noir picture that defines 1950s french cinema br br 1960 may have been the one which broke down the infamous but in my opinion rififi 1955 was the film that began to break apart the hollywood first film in five years for jules dassin who was victimized by the mccarthy communist hunt of the late 40s to early 50s he got some sort of retribution when rififi 1955 became a success around france and europe thus defying the hollywood in a major way that probably inspired others to do the same rififi 1955 is the most important film of career because it not only restored his name but also gave him a second chance at making films br br jules dassin gave the and its ever growing audiences a masterpiece of influential proportions his handling of the material is exceptional and direction of the actors is flawless builds up tense situations with precise craftsmanship dassin came full circle in the film noir genre by directing his best and last noir rififi 1955 marked the end of period in filmmaking when he was involved in doing noir pictures br br rififi 1955 is the number one film in an arsenal of thirty plus films for director jules dassin a masterpiece in acting cinematography directing editing and writing not a film to leave your seat for one minute because there is always something memorable going on as brilliant as anything by jean pierre melville who was a master of this type of film masterpieces such as rififi 1955 are relatively small compared to the probably billions of films made in motion picture history br br the one fascinating aspect of rififi is the precise planning and careful execution of a robbery that takes up a bulk of the minute duration the main characters plan and execute the jewel heist in the same way a film director prepares for the pre productions production and post production of a film shows how difficult a jewel heist like in rififi 1955 is in committing and why very few would do something like it the fact that the scene hardly contains a mess up like in other heist films turns this scene into something even greater close as one can get to having a perfect sequence in a motion picture br br lack of unnatural sound in the landmark minute heist sequence puts it in a realm of absolute realism any dialogue or and music would ruin any suspense and tension the director is trying to create the use of natural sound makes the heist sequence a rewarding film viewing experience now filmmakers and producers would use dialogue and music in a scene like this because of a lack of confidence of a mainstream patience sustains a level of consistency that never once lets down br br maintaining a high level of suspense is what makes the heist sequence tick to perfection the director achieves suspense in the heist sequence that's rarely in most robbery scenes from heist films jean and the rest of the main actors contribute to the suspense with some low key acting getting suspense put in a scene is a task few are capable of doing the robbery sequence of rififi 1955 reaches a hitchcockian level of suspense and tension br br many filmmakers from the years following du rififi les 1955 have been influenced if not inspired by it one filmmaker influenced was jean pierre melville original choice for director of rififi who used variations of the heist sequence in le 1961 and le cercle rouge 1970 another filmmaker influenced was stanley kubrick who made a similarly themed film in the killing 1956 also quentin tarantino whose debut feature reservoir dogs 1992 was inspired by this film other film directors influenced are john woo michael mann paul schrader ringo lam etc br br du rififi les 1955 is comparable to bob le 1955 in many ways one jules dassin and jean pierre melville directed groundbreaking films in rififi 1955 and bob le 1955 two each film involves an aging criminal who plans and carries out a daring heist three bob le and rififi finishes in fashion four each film shares many motifs and situations that classify the two as film greats br br part of charm are the colorful characters that surround the story such as tony le jo le mario and cesar le most of the violence is implicit yet effectively brutal the main characters led by tony le by a strong outdated code of honor that is of sam peckinpah and john woo jean becomes the role of tony le with his cynical outlook and tired looks du rififi les rififi 1955 became a favorite of mine the moment i saw it on the big screen from beginning to end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9729587435722351 Review: in this election year where so much idealism is attached to one of the candidates it is poignant to watch a film that warns us not to make an idol out of anyone running for public office br br luke is the writer and director of choose connor there are significant parts of the film that reveal that he is a when it comes to telling stories via the cinema br br go see this movie before the election and then ponder why and for whom you will cast your vote br br let you eyes be opened like those of the young protagonist br br a mix of citizen kane advise and consent and paths of glory by a young director as talented as those who made the films listed above Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8304815888404846 Review: the plot line is an expose of the under belly of american politics while the theme seems common what makes the movie is the unconventional way the story is told br br the characters are played with conviction you feel the innocence of the lead and his innocence lost the politician is the prince of double talk a real snake br br the camera work is impressive it the nuances of the acting and dialogue ditto for the music br br the story uses a parable style with where the message is filled with double a very strategy by the writer director the tension in the storyline is carried through to the last scenes br br the movie was like a good mystery book something was you knew it was bad you didn't know exactly what it could be you had your suspicions and when the evil was revealed you let out your breath you hadn't noticed you were holding in saddened shaking your head br br a story well written and well told 3 cheers to a young writer director Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8647993206977844 Review: i was amazed at the quality of this film particularly after seeing pictures of the barely adult director all 140 lbs of him truly a boy directing a movie about a boy i look forward to seeing more luke films br br i did think this one was a bit too long there was too much time spent showing connor being unsuccessful and unwilling to make a move on owen caleb didn't try hard enough owen being so young could have easily become closer to caleb and later decided it wasn't his preference and owen would still have learned the valuable lesson about corruption and politics instead he didn't give himself a fair chance to learn about his sexuality and what about poor caleb owen could have been a good influence br br though the film intends to show owen as a hero who overcomes perverted corruption i felt sad for owen he was offered the opportunity to have some boy boy fun with caleb who was extraordinarily beautiful owen didn't have to go along with the political perversion as offered but he could have tried to have some fun with caleb and still walked away when he wanted it was clear that owen was in charge no one forced him to do anything he didn't want to do but he could have had more fun and with a very hot boyfriend at that br br i hope luke makes more movies where appealing young characters have more fun Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43013957142829895 Review: over the many years there are some films that just slip by hardly anyone views br br choose is one of those films br br this small gem played at some festivals had a short 2 week run in a small theatre in west hollywood making all of about br br it is now on dvd i do hope many more will now see this br br it is a strange drama of a shrewd politician who influences a very bright 15 year old lad this also has a handsome nephew about 17 years old who befriends the 15 year old lad br br the above paragraph is slightly vague as to what occurs so is the film that is what i appreciated we do not get all the facts much is left to our own thinking you will hear dialog that makes this logical br br steven weber wings is our politician his role is slightly vague this is another point for the audience to ponder br br alex d is our 15 year old he was about 17 when they made this movie but easily can pass for younger he has been in films tv since he was a young child he is a very good actor is quite convincing br br holloway is the older teen this role is his first major part he too is excellent br br now i am saving the best for last the writer director br br luke is not yet 23 years old for a first effort a big thumbs up i do hope he as well as our 2 lads have a long career br br ratings out of 4 86 points out of 100 imdb 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8808145523071289 Review: everything about choose connor was top drawer especially the script and the very proficient work done by the 21 year old director writer producer luke a talented young man from whom to expect great things all the acting was credible the dialogue smart the theme important loved it br br saw it at the 2007 woodstock film festival where it was screened twice and went over tremendously with the audiences it's more than just a coming of age movie this kid learns a hard heartbreaking lesson about trust politics and the system how things really work to suit the personal agendas of those in powerful positions br br i would recommend this movie to anyone with a working brain Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475802779197693 Review: if there are people that don't like this movie i don't think they are human this film all emotions and shows many sides of judith character made in 1997 this is one of the best movies i have seen and really the film that judith light has starred in to make me a huge fan of hers this movie although sometimes you want to the son for trusting her so much is incredibly moving i cry at the end every time and it takes much to do that to me the plot doesn't have much to it but the acting provided by judith light is incredible she looks beautiful the whole time and by the end you don't want the fate imposed by the courts to happen to her overall a movie worth my highest praise thank you for making it and my view on the death penalty i eagerly await this movie to come out on dvd or some other form of media since lifetime is starting to issue some movies to customers although i don't have high hopes for this one because this took place almost 9 years ago which is still hard to believe since this movie is still into my head after all this time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745389223098755 Review: an incredible performance this is one of the best films i have seen ever i know this is being said a lot but i bet you will not regret watching this film br br it's great from the very beginning to the last second the acting of especially the mother played by judith light is so convincing there are not many other films i've seen that could compare to it and it seems it's impossible not to feel anything for the people in this drama br br there are lots and lots of movies made every year but if you have to choose just to see a few in your life make this one of them Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.874163806438446 Review: when i first saw this movie back in the middle of january 2005 i didn't like it i thought it was too weird and thought that some parts that the main star judith light acted were so unlike her which of course is true and then i watched bits of it the next day when it re aired and i felt pretty much the same then i watched it again two ago march 20th 2005 and i began to really enjoy it and this time i taped the entire thing i even cried the first 2 times but mainly because the actress was actually crying and i am a big fan of hers br br it is a very well acted and done tv movie judith light is one of my favorite actresses and i think she does a superb job in this film i keep watching it over and over it's a sad movie but very good br br if you have not seen this movie i definitely recommend it it's not usually my type of movie but i did enjoy this one a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758409857749939 Review: the movie was certainly true to the real life story on which it was based it was hard for me to find newspaper articles about the actual facts but when i located them i could see that truth in this case was stranger than fiction judith light was frighteningly evil in her role as the mother in this movie so much so that it was difficult to separate her from the role the mark i think of an excellent performance rick was appropriately clueless as her son who also defended her in court an example of how hard it can be in some circumstances for a child to accept the actions of a parent no matter how criminal they may be one can find fault with the movie but not with its treatment of the reality on which it was based Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160582423210144 Review: this perverse and oddball early 80's teen body count flick may never reach the astonishingly bent pinnacle of the deeply unsettling and criminally underrated murderous movie devil times five but it's still an above average killer kid opus nonetheless br br the slim but serviceable plot centers on a trio of misfit two bratty boys and one twinkle eyed albeit angelic looking little girl who are all born during a solar eclipse on june 9th 1970 when the strange trio who stick together in a tightly self contained and exclusive circle reach ten years of age they suddenly go bonkers and declare open season on the hapless unsuspecting local of the sleepy and peaceful california suburb of writer director ed hunt the usually incompetent unsung hack responsible for such wonderfully wretched as the delightfully dopey starship the inane jesus christ vigilante parable alien warrior and the stunningly silly the brain does a pretty solid and capable job here the kill scenes are abundant and reasonably brutal the arrow through the eye gag is especially nasty there's a smattering of gratuitous nudity and soft core sex a amount of tension is neatly created and maintained some nice of dark humor the warped mayhem and the surprise grim ending manages to be truly br br moreover the top drawer cast further elevates the proceedings to the perfectly watchable and absorbing jose as a small town doctor future jake and the tv series star joe penny as an amateur the prey 's lori as the plucky babysitter heroine susan as a bitchy school teacher american ninja 's michael dudikoff as a jock and the lonely vampire in the hauntingly melancholy dance of the damned as a teen dude who gets while doing just what you think with some naked hot chick in back of a parked van billy who went on to star in such late 80's direct to video dross as dr alien and andy freeman and especially the eerily adorable elizabeth are genuinely creepy and convincing as the terrible of chillingly evil and amoral rugrats and yes that's none other than julie brown the comedienne who scored a surprise top 40 hit with the hilarious novelty tune the homecoming queen's gotta gun as the lovely vacuous full breasted redhead bimbo who does a great lengthy totally extraneous yet still sizzling and much appreciated nude striptease while dancing in her bedroom to a cheesy blaring rock song all in all this baby sizes up as a sturdy and satisfying slasher item Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732951521873474 Review: a story of love between two people at the end of wwii beautifully filmed very romantic and yet rather fable of budding love and war that would not end if you want happy endings don't watch wajda movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659383893013 Review: there is one of the best movies directed by wajda that story told about young writer who is his place after a second war he's survive german camp excellent true atmosphere action goes in camp for displaced placed main hero played by one of the best polish actor daniel finally fall in love but unfortunately his lady has been killed there was beautiful scene when he is talking with american soldier and says about death his girl nothing is happen simply you're to us now he's condition of soul has been destroyed 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9221434593200684 Review: po like many films of wajda is perhaps not understandable for the rest of the world story based on the few short stories of who during wwii was the prisoner of and camps in his books describes inhuman life in the nazi camps from the point of view parole of author who also was on the privileged position among the prisoners was merciless for the humanity and merciless for himself he describes the human history as the endless chain of exploitation and humiliation ironically after the returning to poland he stopped writing artistic prose and became producing stream of anti and anti american press after few years he committed suicide in the movie wajda changes point of view character created by the plays only supporting role story is focused on the poet destroyed burned out by the war and and his one day love affair with nina jewish girl who escaped from poland although she actually hates jewish life and mentality as the background we can observe sad grotesque of so called displaced persons life who after the liberation are settled by the americans in ss marches patriotic kitsch mixed with hunting for the extra dose of food and or german girls br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.665850818157196 Review: aside from the fact that the women in the film are stunningly beautiful and all the camp prisoners are too fat this film rings true on the chaos of the post war br br beautiful photography and a powerful national expression of the polish national character br br it's very slow at points but its entire pacing is so different from american and western european films that it's quite refreshing br br both lead actors do a very good job on the dvd version you can see interviews with the principal actors and crew and the lead actress has gained about 50 lbs and lost all of her beauty but in 1970 she was a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577351808547974 Review: in landscape after the battle wajda in the second era of his filmmaking career depicts emotional and psychological confusion in a former nazi prison in poland freed immediately after the wwii br br a hand held camera explores a lot of extreme close ups and vivid colors the end credit as graffiti on of train cars symbolically concludes the film the soundtrack is great except which sounds tacky in pop art fashion in the opening sequence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.931688129901886 Review: landscape after a battle opens with escaping prisoners over a snowy field full of fences in rather funny movements accompanied by four seasons a touching opening but we soon enough learn to know these prisoners as a mob and when they also treated a man alive the protagonist stops for a moment but is soon more engaged in finding books from the camp than caring about his neighbour br br the rest of the film is set in an american camp from where the prisoners are not released in some kind of semi freedom semi camp a perfect set for a study of war american camps polish grief and human misery in general br br film makes an important turn in comes women and with them film changes light colour and temper at the same time it turns out that these prisoners were slaves in holocaust i think a main underlying political theme of the film must of jews under and after the world war and not only the nazi but mankind letting it happen and even forcing them out of europe after the war on an emotional level the film is about grief and the problem with letting grief come how environment makes grief difficult and how difficult it can be to share grief for people with different experiences br br but the film is a carpet of underlying contradictions humour irony and sudden beauty a couple of times during the film a gypsy prisoner plays on an harp an emotional tune brutally rejected speaking by the protagonist that example picks up an important essence of the film's style and theme when it comes to humour its very comic how the protagonist constantly looses and finds back his glasses in crowds in hay etc br br its not hard to understand spielberg's respect of wajda when you see this film the great treatment of light can be compared with spielberg on his best the speaks for itself it only brings the film out of the camp but it brings the film to dream and eternity with profound beauty anyhow there is also another scene i can't let go without comment its the christian but simultaneously deeply religious we see the moment everybody falling on their knees while the protagonist is saved from isolation by the priest to serve as a comic altar boy his bells are mocking the scene but also gives it emotion and love when nina gets her bread sun light falls upon her and bells ring its the peak moment of the film br br main actors are excellent in their roles as the perfect wajda protagonist the doubting reflecting mind unable to put all the aspects of his mind and emotion into life beautiful is with great body acting in a character unable to express all her inner in her proud movements br br those who try to describe everything often are unable to take nothing in consideration this is what wajda manages his films are either very moving deep or beautifully shot but pays attention to life's and society's a moment of joy for one is the moment of irony for a second the moment of grief for the third a moment of nothing for the fourth br br there is at least two reasons to pay attention to films of this period first is the remarkable free expression of deep political impact this country was the first to overthrow communism twenty years later second is the development of a and narrative language that kusturica has rose to grandeur Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764544367790222 Review: of course i am going to think it was a great movie i recognized several people i didn't see during filming also i was the one playing the guard about an hour into the movie in the death row exercise yard asking for a light for a cigarette i also changed this one scene they had originally had it set to go into the yard and out the inmate and turn him around and walk him out the director said it is taking to long what would you do i said we need to go in and hook the arms and drag him out backwards that way your camera can stay on his face as we take him off set i also lived at this same prison as a young child as my father was the assistant warden of security i am also a current employee with the tennessee of as a supervisor at the maximum security institution even though a lot of the movie was a joke the part i was in was reality enough also in the bar scene the dancer kicking high in the air and leaving the stage was an actual stripper i use to work with at a club called the classic cat Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8517075181007385 Review: andy mcdermott tom everett scott is a shy american teenager spending vacation in paris with his friends brad and chris andy saves the gorgeous julie delpy from committing suicide in tour and has a crush on her he does not know that she is a werewolf they go to an underground party and are attacked by werewolves andy is wounded and becomes a werewolf he is advised that the only way to become normal again is killing the werewolf that attacked him and eating its heart this movie is a violent black humor movie the special effects and the soundtrack are excellent highlighting the song of the band bush i do not know why some readers compares this movie with the masterpiece american werewolf in the stories have nothing in common only an american teenager werewolves and a city in europe highly indicated for fans of werewolf and black humor movies my vote is seven br br title brazil um em paris an american werewolf in paris Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8024064898490906 Review: is it full moon tonight oh it doesn't matter they can change whenever they want cuz of that drug what was i thinking if its full moon tonight geez br br i really like this movie there's romance suspense horror and hot stuff i like the first half of the movie when the guy saves the girl from killing herself by jumping and catching her that was really cool the setting of this movie is in the city of love which is paris in france the cemetery scenes are nice it gives you chills not knowing what will happen there or who's behind the walls the scenes that makes you jump out of your seat is really cool even they got me on that scenes his friend who died and the girl whom he killed in the cemetery but still shows themselves to the lead character sorry i forgot his name was really funny the actors did a good job plus the make up crews the part when they're all partying in an abandoned church i can't believe people would that because even though that's an abandoned church that is still god's house i bought this movie long time ago and i do not regret buying it i'm a horror movie lover i give this movie 5 stars out of 6 for the people who are open and loves movies like this give it a try you might like it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8843039274215698 Review: this movie is not as bad as some say it is i think it s more enjoyable than the original maybe that s why some people hate it as much cos they dont want to admit it s a good not great movie br br most if not all fx were done by c g i which i didn t mind at all cos it was an enjoyable movie phil chris was in my opinion the best guy in the movie julie delpy was rather attractive she brought the sexiness to the movie br br there were a lot of wisecracks in the movie which i thought were good this movie is in my collection but the original is not because i dont like it as much as this one i was not bored when i watched this movie it kept me watching unlike some horror movies i could mention like oh say killer suspiria dario argento s movie thats to name but two br br this is an ok werewolf film it should be in people s collection if they like werewolf movies maybe i ll get the original at some point maybe i have only one complaint and that is phil chris should have been in it more than he was but apart from that the movie was fine br br rating for this movie 8 10 an ok werewolf movie not the worst one out there br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.04240082576870918 Review: this movie is great 80's sleazy slasher movie about three kids born during an eclipse so they kill everyone they see the reason they kill makes practically no sense but it just adds to the charm of this movie and dang these kids are crazy especially curtis if you've seen the movie you know who i am talking about that kid's although the movie doesn't have much gore it is entertaining and for some reason you kind of care about the characters it also has some nice nudity has some decent acting as well really a decent 80's slasher movie it's worth a look if you ever get the chance to see it you'll have nightmares about those darn kids though i guarantee you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761652946472168 Review: i went to an advance screening of this movie thinking i was about to embark on 120 minutes of cheezy lines mindless plot and the kind of nauseous acting that made the postman one of the most displays of cinematic of our time but i was shocked shocked to find a film starring costner that appealed to the soul of the audience shocked that ashton kutcher could act in such a serious role shocked that a film starring both actually engaged and captured my own emotions not since have i seen this costner full of depth and complex emotion kutcher seems to have the serious acting he played with in butterfly effect these two actors came into this film with a serious focused attitude that shone through in what i thought was one of the best films i've seen this year no its not an oscar worthy movie it's not an epic or a profound social commentary film rather its a story about a simple topic illuminated in a way that brings that audience to a higher level of empathy than thought possible that's what i think good film making is and i for one am throughly impressed by this work bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762247800827026 Review: i have never seen american werewolf in london but this movie was very entertaining when renting it i thought it was a horror movie but it turned out to be more of a comedy with some horror aspects i thought the transformation sequences were nicely done but effects wise the best scenes were those where the effects and the lighting built off each other nice the transformations reminded me a lot of werewolf transformations in other movies but the werewolves themselves are very and not very dog like gore i do believe there is too much in this movie which really takes away from the horror when every frame has blood in it taking the violence seriously is hard br br j hurst 8th grade Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5800744295120239 Review: ok most of us agree that this is a weak attempt at a remake but at the same time it's also a different movie in its own right don't get me wrong 'american werewolf in is a superior film but 'american remake in is a decent movie as well br br first off the only real similarities are the title 2 american and werewolves other than those 3 things 'american remake in stands apart fairly well on its own with its special blend of humor action adventure and horror most of the people who say this film is better than the original are the youth of today's generation that think any movie made before 1990 is total crap while those of us who grew up in the 80's can appreciate older films and what they have added to the horror films of today what a lot of people fail to realize is that without the old classic films including the b w ones horror wouldn't be what it is today now i'm getting a little off the beaten path br br an american werewolf in paris is a good attempt at re creating a classic but it will never surpass the original ever with that said this is still a very entertaining film to watch and i do recommend it i'm giving it a 7 out of 10 maybe that's being a little generous but i've seen much worse attempts at trying to re create a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9206650257110596 Review: i just finished a double feature night of an american werewolf in london paris let me start by saying london still holds up after all these years and the transformation sequence is by any standard quite impressive the film was funny and scary also a bit of gore now lets get to paris its enjoyable a few scars lots of gore not as exciting or eerie as original but it does have a few laughs in what has become quite the fashion these days in films so maybe in that sense it was ahead of it's time the transformations cgi while good for the technology of its time are nowhere near as impressive as the original i gave this movie a 7 because i have to admit it was enjoyable i laughed a lot and found tom everett scott to be so silly that at first i wanted to dislike his performance only to end up liking it go figure julie delpy was competent as was the direction it's the script that lacked a bit of shine finesse i read here that john landis was supposed to direct to bad he didn't i am quite sure it would have been a different movie altogether i also noticed some discussion of a sequel what if well no one has noted the obvious it should be in american and here is my title an american werewolf comes home or in dc that would be fun all those political dogs need a good scare you simply must see the original in it's new dvd transfer with dolby 5 1 sound and see both of these on an with turned on nice Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7792050242424011 Review: the title suggests that this movie is a sequel to an american werewolf in london none of the characters from the previous movie return and aren't even mentioned in this movie by name so as a sequel fails one would say br br i dare to say the opposite br br an american werewolf in paris is a charming effective horror movie it's one of the better werewolf films i have seen in a long time too and i have seen quite my share such as an american werewolf in london the howling the wolfman and the underworld trilogy br br the story tells of three americans visiting paris on a vacation at the top of the tower one of them saves a woman trying to commit suicide what starts out as a romantic relationship slowly turns into a nightmare when the dark secrets that in the city are revealed br br i really liked the acting in this film especially the two stars of the movie the woman who tried to commit suicide and the guy who saves her they have good chemistry together but the other two americans also play their roles nicely i didn't really find anything annoying about the acting so thumbs up for that br br the effects on the werewolves are nice it doesn't look too cheap or fake to me of course the opinions are divided about this subject but let's just say that i wasn't disappointed br br there's also a good amount of humor in this movie there are some really funny scenes you will probably remember for a long time br br so to sum it up an american werewolf in paris might not be a direct sequel to it's predecessor but it's still an enjoyable movie perfect for fans of werewolves 7 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660287499427795 Review: three american lads are their way around europe challenging each other to as many daredevil stunts and hot babe lays as they can but andy seeks true love he finds this during their jump attempt on the tower when he comes across and breathtakingly saves a suicidal and heart beautiful julie delpy his attempts to find this girl and the secret he uncovers lead he and his friends into an fast paced adventure full of action romance gore and inspired humor without ever taking itself to seriously or striving to be anything other than a wildly entertaining 90 minute ride i have seen this film a number of times and found it a much more rewarding experience than the original although both films are so different it is not fair to compare the two or even to consider this a sequel Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8748775720596313 Review: i have mixed emotions about this film especially as it compares to its br br an american werewolf in london that film had it's funny moments it was still more of horror tale than anything else this updated version now set in paris does not have that edge at all and simply isn't in the same class but it does have some good things going for it that the first film did not have and overall it's still fun to watch br br so werewolf purists aside most of whom think this film is pure garbage compared to the london version i'll still give it decent marks since i don't care what others think i liked it even though i agree london is better and i prefer that version too br br the first 30 40 minutes of this movie is strictly played for laughs including a hysterical scene with a balloon in a restaurant it also introduces the lead female character played by julie delpy i don't see enough of this actress she doesn't seem to make that many films or least ones i hear about over here in america this french actress has a face that is classic beauty so the film got points for having her in it and she looks great br br when the horror starts it can get scary and the special effects are good i also liked the lack of profanity in this film unlike the first one no f words and no lord's name in vain amazing br br however there are plenty of sexual remarks and there is one scene with a guy running out of bar tied to a cross which was blasphemous to me the soundtrack is heavy metal which isn't appealing to a middle aged guy like me either this film is geared a lot more toward 20 somethings if that helps anyone br br it's entertaining just don't expect it to live up to the first film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9015924334526062 Review: to paraphrase i kind of like this movie it's the exact opposite of everything i hate in a film br br this obscure film was too low key and intelligent to get a theatrical release any chance for success would have needed a costly promotional campaign and a coming of age story where nothing spectacular happens where instead the focus is on character development has a limited target audience whoever heard of a mature teen movie br br but if you have an opportunity to see this or if you can part with a few bucks for the dvd you could do a lot worse my wife is nothing revolutionary but it has a lot going for it and holds up well to repeated viewings br br jason london as high school senior todd boomer is the star and fits this character as well as his parts in the man in the moon and dazed and confused he is helped out by exceptional work from his supporting cast tia carrere in the title role is a revelation she can act as and love interest christopher mcdonald as the teacher in a nice self parodying performance and lee as best friends and jeffrey as his father br br as someone commented earlier this is a mature teen movie because the romantic relationships are universally unsuccessful at least by traditional happy ending standards even parents are indifferent to each other with his father after the title character and his mother leslie literally on the telephone during her entire time on screen a device that provides increasing comedy relief with each appearance the london carrere romance has unexpected charm and is far more believable than any other older woman storyline you are likely to find br br but the real strength of the film is the evolving relationship of the three friends there is no overwrought melodrama here just three immature people who alternate between testing and trusting each other subject to all the dynamics that three young people can bring to this kind of thing they actually manage to pull off a believable three person relationship perhaps the first one in cinema history br br then again what do i know i'm only a child Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8222286701202393 Review: tia carrere was the reason i decided to watch this film as neither the title nor the cover would have been enough to make me spend my time and money on this film – which goes to show me and everyone that a dvd shouldn't be judged by it's cover br br spoilers the film felt like it was along not really going anywhere for the moment – the awkwardness of paul around girls being almost too embarrassing to watch and the fringe on the otherwise attractive kirsten as lee being too school to watch where those really fashionable in 1995 br br the relationship between vicky tia carrere and todd boomer jason london was from the start of though that first meeting across the lake – magical what a beautiful coincidence they should meet again just as he has behaved like a complete moron boomer with two as in in front of a shame really that we as the audience knew who vicky really was the title did give that away wouldn't you think br br what really surprised me was the acting especially in the scene where vicky gives todd a metal version of his alter ego the dog character in the little white box the actors really managed to recreate that sensation of a first kiss – point of no return for todd and vicky a shame really that the film ends with focus on after getting over fathers harvard drive his re with his friends i could a whole new film – following vicky to new york – there must be a good art university there that todd could attend br br nevertheless a film that does just what we want hollywood to entertain us for the duration of the film did anyone else notice how none of the loves are happy ones in this film mother is slightly insane on the phone 24 7 his dad doesn't find her attractive any more teacher obviously is by his wife and vice versa – todd himself enters into a wonderfully erotic daring relationship which however nice it may be would realistically be very difficult to maintain age difference maturity difference etc and do not get together because is not mature enough to handle a relationship her reactions towards the condom the cheating advances etc are all very immature and often involve running away and himself the poor guy – is too much of a best friend like a brother guy to pull even br br mind you good film though i gave it an 8 10 brilliant performance by the actors who bring the script to life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9672340154647827 Review: as talk shows go larry king live is not bad and since he occasionally gets good guests it's a show to turn on once in awhile but not when bill maher carl bernstein a former president or other substantive guests sit across from him it's not too bad other times he tends to host guests involved in the latest celebrity scandal which contributes absolutely no intelligent information to the country and feeds a largely uneducated public that wants to hear the latest gossip about movie and tv stars during the simpson trial it seemed like every other guest on his show was related to the case but is this really journalism or the national on the tube sometimes it comes off a little bit like trash television jerry springer in a sit down interview with phone calls instead of a live audience br br on the other side king's show is definitely much better than bill whose show is nothing more than a political platform of the rush variety that said larry king is not a bad interviewer but alas he is not a great one king does not always come off like he completely when intellectual material is being presented especially if it is by a scholar or historian with a new book on subtle aspects of politics always seems like the minute king can't quite deal with the issue at hand that's when he turns to the phone calls maybe hoping someone out in the country will have a better question than he has he might interview someone like david but may not have read any of his books sort of like the movie producer that never bothers to read the script br br when it's an entertainment celebrity no problem he can come off like he's thoroughly knowledgeable since the material is not that substantive anyway talking to elizabeth taylor about her relationship with richard burton is not exactly rocket science and i notice he usually has seen the star's latest movie watching a movie takes much less time and contemplation than reading a book however if it's the likes of john dean or bob woodward king comes off a little like he didn't quite finish his homework so off to the phones br br if you are looking for real in depth interviewing terry gross of is probably the best interviewer in the united states she reads and or everything written by or about her guests beforehand and has a working knowledge of those areas i don't see king quite doing that granted he probably has an audience 1000 times larger than terry gross which may say more about the american audience than king in short larry is better than bill but not as good as terry Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5831953883171082 Review: i've been a fan of larry king's show for awhile i think he does a terrific job overall and i don't think he ever out as so many people seem to believe he's a subtle he gets his in when he needs to just as he managed to do last night with paris hilton during her first post jail tv interview br br the thing about this entire case that has really amazed me is that hilton is still apparently clueless about why judge gave her what she believes was a too harsh sentence and what's more actually made her serve it in all the time she was in jail supposedly alone 23 hours a day in her cell she never once in her mind rewound the events which led to her being given the sentence that judge saw fit to impose on her she never once realized that it just might have set off a major red flag when she 1 showed up late in court for the original hearing and 2 proceeded to inform him when he asked her did she not know that her license had been suspended did she not get the papers in the mail that i have people who read that sort of thing for me br br all the time she was in her cell she never came to the realization that this action showing up late and that statement and more importantly the attitude the utter disregard for the court system and the law in general and her driving in particular that she displayed just might have made judge pardon the pun go sour on her br br last night on king's show after giving lip service to how she has been changed forever by her traumatic experience how she has learned her lesson she answered his question do you think you got a raw deal with a resounding yes and during the course of the conversation if you can call it that she said more than once that she did not feel she deserved what had happened to her king asked gently more than once if she does not feel she creates the situations in her life that she finds herself in to which she pretty much stared at him she basically therefore holds the conscious belief that she's been victimized in this situation she does not understand how she herself caused it that day in court by her attitude with the judge i feel this is very sad tragic even considering what a huge role model hilton is to some people and it renders anything she said last night about her so called state into the realms of complete and utter contradiction and hypocrisy br br during the course of the interview hilton alluded to spending a lot of time in her cell reading the bible at the end of the interview king scored major points by asking her what her favorite bible passage was she responded by at her pathetic notes completely superficial non insights which she had read on air as if she were nelson or something and finally out i don't have a favorite passage br br judge in my book is a hero and after last night so is larry king for subtly exposing hilton for what she truly is Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4484883248806 Review: sorry about the extremely clever summary phrase i don't know what i was thinking but i really couldn't help myself br br i've been meaning to see for a long time and i must say that it was a pleasant surprise to find a copy of this film by accident and for such a low price and believe me i live in a small south american village and these things are very unlikely to happen it's a real shame that some of these from the 80s are now almost completely forgotten is one of those movies that surprisingly ages well enough to remain watchable nowadays not a masterpiece for sure but still entertaining and guess what it doesn't really have unintentionally funny scenes i know it's a shocker if we keep in mind that this is a low budget flick from the early 80s about a group of evil children who kill people but trust me the movie manages to remain respectable and watchable for the most part br br in the story revolves around three children who are born during a a total eclipse according to during the sun and the moon block saturn which controls emotions as a consequence the three children who are born that day eventually become uncaring and evil since they don't experience any feelings of remorse whatsoever these 10 year old kids gang up against basically everyone who stands in their way including their own parents and siblings and kill them the body count increases day after day and the police authorities believe that there's a psychopath lurking around the place in the meantime debbie curtis and steven don't hesitate to keep butchering people since nobody seems to suspect of those sweet angel faces br br like i was saying before is surprisingly not funny i know i said that before but i'm truly surprised by this i was expecting some hilariously bad scenes but the movie proved me wrong true it's not exactly what most people would consider a horror movie but if i have to be fair i'd say that the story is decently executed one of the most important reasons why one would normally expect laughable situations like i did it's because in these kind of movies in which the main villains are children the young actors tend to be plain awful and they make the whole thing laughable let's face it kids tend to be horrible actors which is understandable and we can't blame them for that but to my surprise the three young actors who played the merciless killers in this film looked very disturbing and not at all funny the rest of the actors are also good and if you're a george clooney fan you can see his uncle playing a doctor in this movie yeah i know right who cares also julie brown the great actress singer comedienne and gay icon gives a solid performance as the naughty older sister and in case anyone is interested in nudity she also strips in one of the scenes and she looks great naked too bad she didn't have more time on the screen though julie is p br br so basically this movie is fine if you're in the mood for some modest horror from the 80s my only objection regarding would be the way to justify the children's motives this is perhaps one of the lowest points of the film let's see if children who were born during an eclipse end up being heartless killers then how come these three were the only ones who actually murdered people i'm sure there were other children who had been born the same day and during other days of total eclipse too oh well overall no big deal it's just a simple observation that's all i've seen worse trust me take 'the 1980 for example in which the precocious killer get their after being turned into zombies by toxic cloud no believe me is far more decent and if you enjoy simple slashers you're going to enjoy this one very much br br so now you know you're invited to the children's birthday party and the hosts will be serving a delicious poisoned cake for you and the rest of the guests come on you can't miss it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8730512261390686 Review: saturday afternoon is one of harry best known short subjects and with good reason it is one of his funniest and best films the plot such as it is is an old staple a husband sneaks away for a night out with a his pal and a couple of other girls it's a solid and well used comedy plot but the difference here is harry langdon himself his slow ineffectual befuddled innocent character has somehow his way into a marriage with a woman who feels that he of all people must be ruled with an iron fist and he is only thrust into cheating on her because he can't say no to the of the vernon dent and the cute of the girl br br it's a very adult problem to be thrust onto such a helpless childlike character harry doesn't want to cheat but he can't do anything about it in a wonderful bit of comic business he can't bring himself to blow the new girlfriend kiss goodbye he pushes the kiss at her and wipes off his hand as if to it the film is a three reel comedy ten minutes longer than the two harry langdon had previously been starring in for mack sennett with no more plot perhaps it was even designed to be a two this works beautifully since it gives him as much time as he needs to inject the slow reactions and bewildered glimpses and half actions where so much of his comedy lives br br he's at his best here and the show is really harry curious magic and ability to spin comedy out of almost nothing his little half smiles his look while handling the money he has hidden under the rug childlike attempts to enter the fight at the end i think his comedy makes us recognize something fundamentally innocent and confused in ourselves that makes us feel like the whole world is too much for us yet at the same time by allowing us to understand what harry does not such as the fact that the women he good heartedly brings to his friend to cheer him after he thinks the date has been blown are in fact whores he forces his to realize with a little bit of sadness that we are not that innocent anymore his comedy is just as capable of making us say as it is making us laugh often at once br br here harry wants to refuse to cheat on his wife he wants to tell his wife whose boss and take some power back in his relationship he wants to fight back against the two violent men at the end of the film but he just can't affect his surroundings that much and sometimes we all feel like that br br the film is perfectly directed by frequent langdon director harry edwards it moves at a quick pace and never while at the same time making time for and presenting to best effect harry still comedy vernon dent a frequent foil to langdon plays one of the roles here where he becomes almost a comedy partner in his very effective pairing with harry the gags spaced out in a way that gives maximum effect too and harry gets his own version of a lloyd or keaton style stunt at the end here the comedy is not in harry's big reactions to the danger of sitting between two moving cars but in his to take it in br br this is a hilarious film and a perfect example of the comedy of one of the most unique an talented that i know ever to have existed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834286570549011 Review: if as i just pointed out in the goat keaton is following the tradition of the comics finding themselves at odds with the law this langdon short the last released before he did tramp tramp tramp was based on another comic ploy being married to a spouse and trying to get away for some secret two timing dating laurel hardy did this in several films as did fields and chaplin br br i have a problem with it why do these characters always marry such nasty women and there is an interesting sociological side issue why don't you find female comics married to male counterparts to these i can't recall any except in a carol burnett skit where the two members of two couples discover that they prefer having someone give it back as good as they get a kind of mutual sado but also that their not married to a type as for the fact that the comics do marry i suppose one can imagine they get what they deserve or do they ollie really deserves a wife who throws and dishes at him yeah he went to that convention in sons of the desert that ruined her plans but he wanted to get some private time there is nothing suggesting he and stan cheated on their wives actually he is by mae because he lied to her while stan collapsed and told the truth to his wife br br here harry's wife alice ward is shown at the start talking to her mother about how she keeps him under strict control we see harry at his job it is saturday morning and the job ends at noon for the rest of the weekend this was before the idea of a five day a week 40 hour a week job in industry he works in a where he hits red hot metal into shape an early joke about langdon he is a small light man not the muscular type to swing a sledge hammer he just misses his streetcar trying to give a man a light he calls home to explain things and gets an from the for being two minutes late br br on the way home harry meets his pal steve vernon dent who has met two nice sweet girls who would just love to have a date harry is hesitant but agrees to it after talking to the girl he agrees to pay for the hot dogs for the foursome he has a 1926 silver half dollar in his pocket but his plans seem derailed when his wife discovers his hidden of coins he keeps it hidden under the living room rug and finds it by walking along the edge of the rug but his wife spies on him and all of it later she him talking to himself and her in contempt she gives him back a dime and says he can treat his date to a soda br br but harry has a second of coins and dresses up for the date and goes out he and dent are apparently late and dent blames harry but harry tries to make it up to him he produces two prostitutes they get into a when dent wisely says they are not the type of girls he'd term as nice eventually the girls do show up and the date begins but soon harry is hiding in the rumble seat as his wife drives past in her and the girls boy friends turn up angry at their two rivals br br the short works well and is amusing and gives one a better idea of the persona that harry langdon developed in his brief stardom as a comic master he is constantly put upon by others he misses his streetcar because some stranger keeps asking for a smoke and a light and in the end the stranger gets his own the nice girl who is harry's date has a little dog who chases him away he rests between two cars that both start driving away and he ends up wrapped around a pole it certainly demonstrates that langdon had his screen persona down pat by the time that he made his features if only he could have kept the complex whole together beyond those three first features Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9281571507453918 Review: harry saturday afternoon is often ranked among the greatest silent comedies at least where short subjects are concerned and therefore may come as a bit of a letdown for some unlike some of the other recognized classics such as keaton's cops or chaplin's the immigrant this film is in some respects a familiar conventional situation comedy and doesn't offer much in the way of belly laughs one may even wonder whether langdon belongs in such company nonetheless in my opinion it's a perfectly charming comedy in its minor key way and harry is fascinating to watch br br for a modern viewer raised on tv sitcoms the plot of saturday afternoon may suggest the or its many spin offs two dim guys one of whom is married and very much under his wife's thumb try to sneak out with a couple of good time girls for a fun afternoon but everything goes wrong and they wind up having to fight the girls' tough guy boyfriends does this sound familiar and perhaps a little dreary well the premise was already when this film was made but beyond that nothing about langdon was typical he was odd starting with the fact that he looked like a middle aged baby who was half asleep any who catch saturday afternoon will have a field day with the scenes between this timid faced baby man and his stern gently domineering mommy wife when harry tries to hide money under the rug but she catches him in the act and forces him to hand it over you'd swear you're watching an interaction between a 6 year old boy and his mama and maybe that's why harry langdon gave some people the creeps and still does br br but he's a compelling screen figure and it's not what he does so much as the way he does it in that scene with the coins under the rug for instance harry finds the coins by placing one foot before the other carefully like a walker counting off his paces until he finds the right spot and his technique is hypnotic langdon moved like no one else whether or not he makes you laugh the guy is mesmerizing seemingly in a world of his own where the plot of his films is concerned harry is curiously passive and almost never drives the story forward himself in the finale of saturday afternoon when the big is taking place harry's co star vernon dent is in the thick of the action but harry is in a for much of the time and winds up sort of punch drunk between two cars sitting on the running board of one but with his feet on the other while they race through the streets it's a memorable image and as the critic walter kerr wrote it screen persona quite perfectly he's a passive figure who somehow finds himself in the middle of frantic action blinking while the world rushes past it's also worth noting that langdon and dent who worked together frequently have a rapport in this movie that suggests a laurel hardy would follow when they teamed up a year or so later style was a likely influence on stan laurel especially here br br saturday and its star may not be for everyone but the film is well worth a look and you might find that langdon makes an impression that's hard to shake Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9615437984466553 Review: i enjoyed some of the older doctor who many years ago so when the new one came out i just had to check it out i was so pleased with the characters the story lines the updated look i became hooked from season 1 27 for the old fans through to season 2 28 it just keeps on getting better it ties in nicely with the old shows too although you don't have to know the old shows to enjoy this newer version br br even though there has been a change of cast i highly recommend doctor who with chris eccleston and with david tennant br br i like that they've given the characters so much depth the doctor seems more vulnerable in this series maybe because he is the last the range of emotions which chris and david show are truly remarkable and i felt their pain anger and sense of adventure right along with them br br billie piper rose brings a very human element to each episode although she is much than i would be with her talent billie will go far in the industry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539456367492676 Review: for those with access to the bbc or the cbc this has proved to be spectacular like battlestar this is a show from the ground up but in the case of dr who they saved the best parts i can't believe i am saying this but this is by far the best dr who this has none of the cheap production values and sometimes slow plodding of the old show the acting is quite good and there is a real sense of continuity and history the new doctor is easily the equal of the great tom baker and the writer former lead seems to have made even the minor characters come alive br br i know i'm gushing but this should be on everyone sci fi geeks list i just don't know why it hasn't made its way here whatever you do if you ever loved dr who or sci fi see this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7773991823196411 Review: one of the most successful shows in television history is back now i admit i never got into the original show okay so i never watched it at all but the new show is impressive br br sci fi has premiered the first two episodes rose and the end of the world this weekend we meet rose a twenty something clerk who is chased by remote controlled mannequins she is rescued by a mysterious stranger who calls himself the doctor using the internet she finds a conspiracy buff who warns her that wherever the doctor goes death follows when her geeky boyfriend mickey is replaced by an impostor the doctor informs her of a plot to use earth as a breeding ground for more of these plastic monsters whom the doctor has been fighting across space and time traveling in a disguised a 50s style police call box br br she helps him save the world there wouldn't be a show otherwise and decides to join him but when he puts her life in danger he is distraught and questions whether her company was worth the risk br br although the special effects are kinda lame and the some of the scenes are a bit choppy doctor who is after two episodes aired in the us a smart well written work apparently the second season has already aired in the uk so i predict the same success here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9371311068534851 Review: russell t davies has been with re creating a slice of my childhood hiding behind the sofa watching scary monsters battle with dr who he and his crew are clearly all true devotees of the original series br br in much the same way as the star trek movies used their budget to make the gene original concept far more believable russell t davies has both money and the advantages of excellent cgi to create the best monsters ever i am sure that this series was made with a budget that anticipated both and dvd sales and it really feels as if no expense was spared br br the accompanying series dr who confidential shows the work that goes into each episode which is a really useful behind the scenes insight interviews with the cast and writers help the story from each characters perspective and are far more useful than simply watching the whole programme over again br br how does david tenant rank in the pantheon of his illustrious predecessors time will tell but tonight seeing billie piper play alongside elisabeth who was the doctor's companion in the 1970's confirm that she has both the acting ability screen presence and script to be the no 1 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7147336006164551 Review: if you're a long time fan of the doctor and you cringed when you heard they were making another series rest easy it more than meets the high expectations of the original the pacing is much quicker than the original shows fitting more often into 50 minutes episodes rather than the average 90 minutes the writing is excellent the acting superb the hardest and best thing to get used to is the production values of the new series compared to the original it's got some now although i will always have fond memories of bubble wrap and hand puppet monsters if you're not a fan or if you tried the original and couldn't get a handle on it jump in with both feet now everything you really need to know about the doctor they'll tell you as they go along this series was written with minimal references to the doctor's enormous back story specifically to encourage new viewers admittedly i'm only seeing the first new series now as it's being shown on the sci fi channel in other words probably cut to for time constraints but i'm looking forward to future episodes either on broadcast tv or on dvd july 4th can't come soon enough Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8989753723144531 Review: as a fan of the old doctor who and after the mediocre fox movie i was dubious of this new series of doctor who i gave it a chance though and am so glad i did br br yes some episodes aren't as brilliant as others but they are all enjoyable and yes doctor is far from any we've had before but doctor is just about the best there is his performance is at times comical at others dramatic sometimes completely crazy but always fantastic br br this and piper as rose make this series a cut above the rest camille is also fantastic as rose's mum and there is a depth to this series not present previously this series is incredibly powerful especially considering its sci fi i mean who'd have thought you could ever have felt sorry or even cried for a prior to this how many times in this series' history have we had moments like those with rose's dad the emergency doctor and the 'you were fantastic so was final speech i advise anyone whether a fan of doctor who or even tv drama to buy this set on dvd it truly is fantastic br br now only 4 episodes through the latest series and looking forward to the new i have to say that david doctor is just not as good of course you may disagree but i don't think his doctor is capable of those emotional moments seen in the previous series i also have to say that in my opinion so far this series has not been as good as the last however the return of sarah jane was a fantastic episode a true gem not to say this series is not good just not quite as good br br so whether you like it or not and whether you prefer tennant or eccleston the doctor is back and he's here to stay fantastic almost as many fantastic 's as the doctor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717583656311035 Review: i have some of the older videos and dvds of dr who i've played them over and over i adore each of the doctors for different reasons but due to a man in the bbc hierarchy dr who was canceled even though it was still one of the of the bbc line up with the departure of sylvester mccoy the doctor stayed alive through the fans bbc allowed fans to write books and cartoons the momentum of dr who has been steady even after 1989 then they took a chance with paul the movie was flawed but it gave the bbc an idea of what we wanted in 1999 the man was gone and the at the bbc felt it was time to bring the doctor back it was a complete success here in america the sci fi channel took a chance and it has become a complete success as well although the writers were having to start over and explain the dr who mythology for new viewers it is incredible to me that they have done it in season 1 staring christopher eccleston with russell t davis as lead writer and phil as producer the doctor has come back to us and in each episode we learn more about who the doctor is the doctor who universe has always been about choice love and sacrifice this is what they provided it makes me want more and it me that mr eccleston has chosen to leave the show my first doctor was doctor no 3 jon doctor mr eccleston needn't worry about his position in the dr who universe it is as solid as the rest he is the 9th doctor i didn't know of mr eccleston prior to his performance in dr who but i do now i wish there was some way he could know there is push out in the dr who fan community to find his other work and enjoy it we have already seen that he is a great actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781631827354431 Review: three ten year old children born at the same time during a solar eclipse begin to murder anybody that offends them br br while killer kid movies weren't exactly new at the time of this twisted 80's slasher the theme of children as murderers works nicely for this film bloody birthday does deliver some good chills and suspense while managing to be a competent killer thriller with some strange qualities it a fine line between cheesy and creepy but it does remain entertaining throughout with an interesting plot there's some strong murder scenes as well as a good bit of nudity to establish this as a solid slasher guilty pleasure br br the cast does a fairly good job young stars elizabeth and k c martel deliver some menacing performances while rising star julie brown does a striptease before a memorable murder scene veteran star susan does well as the teacher and jose ferrer has a cameo appearance br br all around this off beat slasher entry isn't bad though it's admittedly not flawless but it is well worth watching for genre fans br br out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635816812515259 Review: i love pop culture but i was a little when i first heard about this then i seen an episode and i love it i was a little upset when i found out that christopher would no longer be playing doctor who he was probably the best one they've had he fits the character so well it's sad to see him go i really don't think that the new guy is going to pull off the doctor as well as br br i think everyone can overlook the cheesy effects in some spots and the creatures such as the the story lines and characters can more than make up for that i'm currently waiting for season two and i will review that as well in case for any reason quality goes down br br anyways i think everyone should try to see one episode i did and i have been loving it ever since well written well casted and well produced this show is worth the hour of viewing doctor who gets a 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915254712104797 Review: first off i have been a fan of the show back when my pbs station started showing it back in 1981 i learned many things about the show and the people who were in or contributed to the show br br this latest installment of doctor who made a great impression on me the original series aka classic series was made fun of by the bad special effects and or wobbly sets well this is no more true the special effects are awesome but what is even better is the writing you get a chance to learn more about our beloved doctor and maybe a bit of a reason why he loves the planet earth so much without giving too much away it is a very worthwhile series to watch christopher brought a side of the doctor that we never get to see a bitter and angry one but yet lovable at the same time br br a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811113476753235 Review: i love dr who so much i believe that david tennant is the best dr the show has ever had and billie piper the best companion i liked the way the dr and rose had such a connection and a great relationship and the dr came close a few times to expressing his love for rose it sadly came to an end after only 2 seasons i will miss watching rose heaps and think that the show will not be the same without rose but david is still there to make me laugh and make me happy to watch him play this fantastic role i rate this show 110 it is fantastic the graphics and monsters in this show are wonderful and every storyline is different but somewhat connected and i have actually learned somethings about love the world and relationships from this show therefore it must be one of the most fantastic shows of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855973124504089 Review: i was like watching it right and i was all like oh this is so totally awesome full and then i was all like ya quite good indeed so i really enjoyed all the amazing dangers and all the british people and i think that the doctor is very a good doctor in his way of doing such wonderful doctor y things and he was a very strange man and i was like maybe i won't like this guy because hes a new doctor and i like the old doctor thats not this guy but then i watched him and i was like oh this is awesome and i liked it so then i watched and enjoyed the great evil enemies and the great of the evil guys and the happy doctor who is quite scary and happy looking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807069301605225 Review: i write this after just seeing the latest episode broadcast in the uk and to me it must be a tough job to keep up the standard the last episode shown called blink has elements of gothic horror all to do with statues that aren't quite what they seem the doctor and martha don't appear much but that doesn't detract from a well crafted episode the general standard has built to a high level and the last three episodes the two parter with the family and the latest have to me been the best that the current team have ever done br br it's not just david tennant holding it together the whole supporting cast week in week out are helping as well for those awaiting series 3 abroad the wait is is well worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795240759849548 Review: i'm a next generation person i've never saw the original doctor who but i have heard about the series that sparked a great fan base in the past and still making its mark in the century the new doctor who started in 2005 but for those that live here in the states like myself we pretty much see it as new episodes on sci fi channel or bbc america from season one we are introduce to a new player rose tyler billie piper and a pretty cool new doctor played by christopher last name sorry these two go on some many amazing and very extremely dangerous missions to save the world every now and then they have companions from rose's ex boyfriend mickey to the now ever present jack who can now be seen on the spin off from season one to season two the pace is just about right the stories can be from the weird to the most action packed paced driven but either way its one ride from the start of the theme song which is very catchy br br in season two he becomes different and changes and now the new doctor david tennant continues the fight to save the world with rose and from this point there can be some that say some of the season wasn't as good but i have to disagree and it was sad to see rose and the doctor part ways but it leaves the opening companion role to martha played by the very sexy who helps continue the fight to save mankind season three now is more on the action adventure level and sometimes on the emotional but not as much as the first two seasons here the relationship between the doctor and martha is fitting but the can be rushed into at times and the comes into play that she's not rose tyler being that you experienced her company in the first two seasons and not in the third season it can be a bit awkward it was for me cause you get use to rose and her ways and now to see someone who at times don't really question the doctor on an emotional level but all the same makes the pace very exciting for viewers which keeps you at the edge of your seat br br all in all this is one thrill ride of a television show i would give it more but there are some flaws to this show as well that i can't mention cause its sometimes hard to pick up but just one does which is the doctor and relationship is rushed and not leveled on the get to know you base i've seen good shows on british tv but this is by far one of the coolest sci fi adventures for the old and new generation to experience but you don't have to take my world for it step into the and join the adventure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967043936252594 Review: unlike most people who've commented i was born after the last sylvester mccoy episode and so couldn't have compared the two centuries of doctor who at first i thoroughly enjoyed it when christopher eccleston took control of the and the continuation of the series i have since then seen old episodes of doctor who and some where great but like the doctor the series needed to to continue the 21st century doctor who's are great i thought martha was great almost a match for the doctor and if jack's appearance is anything to go by she's going to be brilliant when she cameos in series 4 or 5 br br speaking of jack the spin of is also brilliant and you should watch both of these programmes though this is definitely more suitable for kids however if you insist that this isn't the same and just isn't doctor who please just stay in your basement br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9092339873313904 Review: as soon as the credits rolled on saturday night you could feel it in the air that the doctor was most definitely back br br watching those iconic moments where christopher met billie piper was the beginning of a huge long adventure br br with this new series it brings with it in which the previous version of the show lacked for the emotion between the doctor and his companion which they seemed to dismiss in the old series as well as the doctor actually falling in love with a companion and receiving her love in return yet as we know the doctor shall forever remain lonely as the end of season 2 proved he could not stay with a companion forever watching those moments your eyes filling with tears as the doctor says his final farewell to the only companion he has ever loved were moments beautifully written and acted br br this show however proved it can live on as the doctor meets many other companions along his lonely yet exciting journey through his never ending life br br new doors and secrets every episode it's a sure show for the family to enjoy br br as christopher once described the show the journey of a lifetime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843693971633911 Review: honestly i don't really understand why there has been so much controversy about this show it embraces the elements of the original while expanding on them the storytelling has been updated and while some of the episodes seem to be a bit fast that is a good thing br br christopher eccleston is perfect in the role easily as good as tom baker br br rose is one of the best companions on par with sarah jane smith or br br i like the concept that the have been destroyed no more with the doctor acting as president and it adds something to the character to be the only one left br br the sfx are outstanding especially in comparison to the original br br take it from me and i was a huge dr who geek i actually took notes while watching the show all the way from dr number 1 to dr number 8 i tossed the horrible movie out of cannon personally this is the best sci fi show on tv right now possibly ever watch it and buy the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695805311203003 Review: okay i grew up on who but haven't loved a doctor since tom baker christopher eccleston made me love who again and i'll be furious with him forever for leaving br br the writing is grand the acting superb the directing which was dreadful in the old days is just fantastic i was very skeptical about this programme and watched it merely out of being forced but am now a huge fan and love it i have a of a screaming then br br a few of the things i love about the new programme 1 people actually notice when rose billie piper disappears off the planet some of the old shows an assistant would drop off for a while and then come home like nothing has happened no one noticed 2 chris doc loves rose romantic or not will be debated but there is no doubt that 9 loves and cares about his companion he'd destroy the world if he had to to save her which the old show was lacking often a doctor wouldn't care if he never saw his assistants again 3 they talk and think like real people when rose is shown something outlandish or new such as aliens she acts like a real person would i never liked it when an assistant from the old show who never saw anything alien would just fit right in and adapt instantly i want to see the surprise on rose's face when she sees a plastic dummy come to life she gives that to me br br the few things i don't like about this series 1 nearly everything happens on earth london or and i was sort of hoping for a more off world sort of show 2 that eccleston left so quickly he really made the show brilliant br br but i can let those few things go i far more enjoy the series than i ever expected to so i don't mind if they have stuff set on earth br br just don't take this show seriously it's fun it's smart it's entertaining but it's not a super serious heavy duty show it's pure fun and pure british and i can't get enough watch it with an open mind and just put your brain into neutral and enjoy br br ps don't watch series 2 or later series 1 was brilliant the first few episodes of series 2 were good but don't watch it once it gets to love and monsters utter rubbish completely destroys the show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7873140573501587 Review: this movie is not the scariest of all time but it is a great example of a campy eighties horror flick low budget no stars lots of inventive death scenes and enough nudity to keep the teenagers in their seats the premise is interesting and fun and the three evil kids play their parts well a nice starting point for just say julie brown exposing her talents early in her career this film won't be seen by many but for fans of 80's horror it's a must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.937120795249939 Review: i watched all of the doctor who episodes that my local pbs station played while growing up got introduced to the doctor by way of john pertwee as well as camera copies of doctor who sent to america by uk fans to their us counterparts i had a great time w the show but it never seemed to take itself seriously i mean as seriously as a sci fi show about a time traveler could be i went to the cons did the costume bit doctor 5 6 and were my costume characters loved it then it all came to a sudden halt program politics and lack of interest and funding turned doctor who into a old antique that into the br br when i heard that the sci fi channel had picked up the new doctor my first thought was cool now my 11 year old son can see what i've been babbling on about all these years and know what the heck a is i have several phone boxes and of various sizes around the house i didn't expect the excellent quality of story character development and f x i was to say the least pleased for the first time i found a doctor that wasn't a a clown a a trip head a pussy or a jerk christopher eccleston is by far the most believable doctor to date now now calm down tom baker fans don't get me wrong i loved almost every doctor and his quirks but christopher gave something to the doctor that he'd never had before real word believability i'm just sad that he decided against another season i'll try out david tennant as i would any other doctor but now the bar has risen br br bad wolf rules br br 2008 update i love david tennant his mod persona is something that my generation remembers my son's generation can deal with and fashion can relax he's a little more human than christopher but not as as other former doctors i miss rose i dig martha and what were they thinking with donna noble it's still the best ride on tv Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895706176757812 Review: doctor who is amazing it is of it must be the boys will like the monsters and the action and adventure and the girls will like the emotion and feelings that go around br br billie piper was extraordinary as rose tyler she was so emotional and made rose so real br br david tennant is also so witty and funny and it is so enjoyable to watch br br but now billie has left and rose is stuck on a parallel universe with her on off boyfriend mickey and her mother and father he died when rose was a baby but this pete tyler is from the parallel universe it will be very strange with martha being the new companion as i have only ever seen it with rose apart from the runaway bride with catherine tate br br better be good br br but nobody can beat rose Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663134813308716 Review: i have just watched the season 2 finale of doctor who and apart from a couple of dull episodes this show is fantastic br br its a sad loss that we say goodbye to a main character once again in the season final but the show moves on br br the bbc does need to increase the budget on the show there are only so many things that can happen in london and the surrounding areas also some of the special effects all though on the main very good on the odd occasion do need to be a little more polished br br it was a huge gamble for the bbc to bring back a show that lost its way a long time ago and they must be for doing so br br roll on to the christmas 2006 special the 2005 christmas special was by far the best thing on television Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9110128283500671 Review: as a child i was never in a situation where i could be introduced to dr who and though i had heard of the series in passing i never really realized exactly what it was it was then with some hesitation that i sat down to watch the ninth doctor and his antics having be told that he was something like arthur dent from the guide to the galaxy but cooler i can't believe what i've been missing out on seriously why had no one told me about this before my entire childhood was deprived of doctor who adventures me being a tremendous fan of most sci fi and fantasy adventures honestly i thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to any future episodes br br i have to admit that at first i was not so sure that billie piper would be the best actress but i'm happy to say that she did very well i thought and added a very realistic touch to the series i think actually that was one of my favourite aspects of the series the contrast between great alien conflict scenes contrasted with the infuriating of the south london council estate life i'm always interested in instances where people's ideas about the world are drastically challenged and how people can take any situation and edit it in their minds so that it may fit in with their mundane lives i also loved christopher eccleston i haven't seen many of his films and i've never seen another actor as dr who but i thought his portrayal of the doctor was brilliant immensely likable and yet dark enough to make you wonder i find that many other characters with his sort of character history tend to be a bit two dimensional they have all the right emotions and actions but they always seems slightly shallow this doctor on the other hand earned my loyalty with his personality i agree with some of the other comments that a higher budget for the special effects aliens and whatnot might have been a bit more effective but then again this isn't about special effects though they help from what i've read and heard from long time dr who fans it's the spirit of the whole things that really counts and i don't think they did a bad job with what they had i quite liked all the aliens but my favourite had to be the if i ever knew anything about dr who before watching the series it was that there were things in it that looked like on wheels previous to watching i was quite sceptical about these pepper threatening the existence of humanity but some of them were quite scary which i loved of course br br overall a good show i look forward to future episodes with delight the doctor has a new fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838176965713501 Review: i get a kick out of the new who fans who call it excellent their entitled to that opinion but the new series isn't quite there yet it's getting there it's definitely good br br first the good things the special effects are obviously better nearly 20 yrs later since the last episode of doctor who battlefield was aired br br one thing the bbc has always liked is doctor who except when they tried to cancel in the 70's and 80's however the anticipation and the pressure was great but i think the new series has passed the test it's good it's still not excellent because it does have it's flaws some of the stories were very poor i assume it was written in a couple of minutes by some idiot who never bothered to remake the character or never bothered to watch the old series br br aliens in london was by far probably the best episode so far it started a new storyline about aliens which has lasted across several episodes including br br now the other bad things the companion rose billie piper isn't great she's actually quite annoying but as is dr who a young teeny had to be eventually chosen and she got the part br br christopher eccleston is pretty respectable he's started to catch his niche he tried to play the character straight then funny always missing the right punchline but he's taken it much more serious and it shows br br continuity wise there still some issues that didn't get resolved well paul was still the doctor before this but he didn't get put back br br aside from that though the series overall is pretty good i haven't missed an episode and it never gets boring so i recommend any doctor who fan to check it out and see the new doctor who series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736541509628296 Review: 2005 will go down in history as its most incredible year everything seemed to click a first rate new doctor and companion big audiences 10 million for the first episode and christmas special major awards critical acclaim and those idiots who spent years giggling at the seeming inability to negotiate stairs were well and truly but then christopher eccleston dropped a bombshell quitting after just one series it looked like the honeymoon was over luckily the public appears to have embraced his successor the excellent david tennant on top of this the show boasts fine s f x like the spaceship crashing into 'big in of and superb story lines such as of ghosts the new is basically the same as the old only updated for the 21st century some fans have accused russell t davies of the show they need to remember that there was no show for sixteen years until he came along Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9194433689117432 Review: i seriously enjoy dr who br br seriously don't just dismiss me as a sci fi person because i'm not normally i caught on because a friend got me hooked when they started watching it it is actually really funny and more often than not it's fast paced all of my family watch it pretty much and that's a miracle br br christopher is pretty good but david tennant is brilliant i think it's because he made the doctor so manic and it's just nice to have that little bit of in a tv character again br br i don't know what it is about it but everything manages to work like clockwork br br all i'm going to say is just try it one episode probably best if you don't pick the second half of a two parter though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391480088233948 Review: it was september 2003 that i heard the bbc were going to resurrect doctor who and make it bigger and better but i'd heard these in the press before and thought that's all they were but it was then mentioned that russell t davies was going to produce and write the show and then one saturday afternoon in march 2004 channel 4 news interviewed the actor cast in the title role christopher eccleston yes that christopher eccleston an actor i've always been impressed by since watching his film debut in let him have it and if he was getting interviewed on television it must have been true as the months passed more and more information was billie piper was being cast the would be returning and the mill the hollywood effects company who had done the fx for gladiator were contracted to do the special effects for the show for several weeks before the first broadcast trailers galore the return of the new series massive billboards in london informed the public about the return of the show tabloid newspapers carried massive photo spreads of the aliens appearing and christopher eccleston appeared on programmes as diverse as blue peter mastermind which had a special doctor who night edition this morning and friday night with ross in fact this new series of doctor who must have been the most hyped programme in the history of british television it had better be bloody good br br so was it bloody good undoubtedly it has been a major success with nearly every episode making the top ten shows in the tv charts to give you clue of its rating success only one episode the ark in space episode two 1975 from the old series had made it into the top five tv chart the opening series episode made number three with two more episodes either beating or the previous record and this is in an era where there's far more competition in terms of tv stations and choice let's laugh and cheer at the fact doctor who stuffed hit me baby one more time celebrity wrestling and ant and saturday night of course much of the success is down to the breath taking visuals and the casting of a well known prestigious actor in the role for the most part everything you see on screen here equals anything you'll see in a spielberg hollywood movie there's a invasion force tens of thousands exotic aliens a 19th century that looks like a 19th century and night filming that is actually night filming and not done by sticking a dark filter over the screen i promise you'll be hearing a lot more from the directors who worked on this series joe especially will one day be in the hollywood a list br br there are some flaws to the new series of doctor who and all of them should be laid at the door of russell t davies it may be whether the soap opera and post elements are successful or not in my opinion they're not but what's not in dispute is that the weakest scripts are all written by as i mentioned in my review of he cheats the audience and he does the same thing here when faced by armed soldiers pointing their guns at him the doctor attack plan delta which makes no sense to anyone in the audience but allows him to escape from a tight spot a naked captain jack suddenly pulls out a laser he's been hiding and scripts are full of these type of cheats and deus ex machina type endings in fact the final episode is spoiled greatly by the ridiculous concept of what the bad wolf is which seems to have got out of a tight spot more than the doctor and of the endings i'm trying to remember if any of them were actually down to the doctor more often than it's a supporting character or the doctor's companion who saves the day the show is called doctor who not rose tyler so can we see the title character save the day please just like he did in the classic series one final point about the portrayal of the doctor is the way he's written as a grinning eccleston is best known for his serious and gloomy roles and he's absolutely breath taking at scenes when he's showing grief like the tear running down his face in the end of the world but more often than not he's written as a tom baker on speed character it's obvious why eccleston hasn't done much comedy in his career he's not very good at it br br am i starting to sound like i hate this show sorry i didn't mean to but it's just that while some have been met or surpassed some others haven't and they're nearly all down to russell t davies who thankfully is contributing less in the way of scripts in the next series of doctor who let's see more traditional stories of a human outpost being under threat from monsters like we saw in the 1960s and 70s imagine a story like the sea devils with a massive budget directed by joe oh and one last request can we see these next time trailers they reveal all the best bits of next week's episode Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8048529624938965 Review: i never saw doctor who before at least not in any focused way so i was new to the concept i have to say that the new show works very well it's funny it really also ought to say comedy in the genre description many plot turns are only acceptable because of their comedic value it's well written and it's making a meager budget go a long way the human dimension is very strong and engaging which is very rare in current tv shows br br i've seen the first eight episodes and 6 8 were my favorites so far even types of stories that are all too easy to screw up with time travel saving one's dead parents and that sort of stuff works out amazingly well here br br christopher eccleston is a joy to watch as the witty and light hearted though occasionally morose doctor if they can find a good replacement for him i'll be quite surprised but i'm willing to give the new guy a chance there's little doubt however that the eccleston episodes are going to go down in history as classics br br the relationship between the doctor and rose is particularly refreshing the doc is much more of a father figure to her than a romantic interest and yet there are hints of romantic innuendo between them which however is much more emotional and human than sexual br br a good show the biggest drawback is the low budget a show like this ought to have better special effects and why they don't simply use some cheaper effects i don't know in this day and age sfx don't have to cost a bundle just look at the star wars revelations fan film br br 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9246729612350464 Review: i remember being so excited on saturday nights when i was a kid waiting for dr who i thought it was the best show ever made then i grew up dr who went off the air and no one i knew had ever heard of it then i found out there was going to be a new series i was a little nervous about it was it going to live up to the expectations i had carried around since i was little would they screw it up would the dr suck would his assistant suck would they create a more intimate relationship with the dr and his assistant yes no no no no this show is wonderful i love the new dr i love his assistant i love the show and i find myself excited on friday nights now waiting for the new episode i'm just now seeing 2005 episodes as i live in the states so i'm a little behind the rest of you i hope the next dr is as great as this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682139754295349 Review: an absolute classic of 80's scare this one isn't like any other as it pits pint size wild eyed psychotic youngsters with an urge to kill against all the grown ups in town bud from just one of the guys 80's gold again plays one of the killer kids and he's paired up with one of the little girls jake blues tries to purchase in the blues brothers there is a third blond boy but he keeps disappearing from the movie for whatever reason the violence is hilarious at times and also surprisingly gruesome in spots the demonic gang of smiling kids though somehow possessed by extra means bear little resemblance to the ish children of the damned who never thought to use pistols and to kill those pesky adults julie brown not downtown julie brown the other one shows her rack like three times as she dances around in her bedroom this movie is a rarity that i cannot believe i missed growing up in the 80's this would have been my absolute favorite movie as a kid if i had seen it where is the sequel the ending begs for this movie is just incredible seek it out at all costs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8846355676651001 Review: first off i never got into dr who until recently honestly i never got the opportunity to watch any of the previous incarnations pun intended since it was never big here in the us as it is everywhere else br br that said i must say obviously that after finishing the 2nd season that this is one of the best sci fi shows i've ever seen br br now i watch a lot of sci fi shows from all over and this show stands out br br the first season was tops to begin with with christopher eccleston in the title role and i thought he was terrific of course so was the lovely billie piper who just adds such humanity and warmth to the character of rose that no one could've done it better let's not forget as jackie and noel clarke as mickey ricky who are just a blast to watch then there's david at first i thought he was too looking to play the character his ears but after watching the 2nd season he fits in just fine his sharp acting and physical comedy is almost flawless he's great with snappy dialog and can turn serious without an eye br br aside from the great acting from the cast is the acting from most of the guest actors that have appeared a lot of them are veteran actors but some are new to me and are damn fine br br the production and direction of the show is top notch occasionally be some cheesy effects here and there but that's always been a factor in the original series and like those episodes is negligible br br my favorite thing of all about the series the stories writing folks is always the key to great entertainment russell t davies has written many of the episodes along with a few other writers and they have done an excellent job they've managed to bring excitement ingenuity intelligence and fun with clever concepts and great dialog i also appreciate the fact that they can the older past story lines and enemies well my friend explains much of this to me while we watch the show and br br i won't mention anything about the 2nd season and how it ends since the sci fi channel just started airing the 2nd season br br i wouldn't want to spoil it it's so much fun and excitement you'll never want to take your eyes away nor miss a word of dialog br br it really is that good br br ps thanks to the producers for nicholas briggs back Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700506329536438 Review: i loved this show such talent and i am so disappointed that it is canceled after only just beginning i looked forward to this show all week long and so sorry for the people who were hoping to be the one i would have loved to see who would have won it just began and in my opinion it should not have been canceled i hope these young artist have been viewed by talent scouts and have the opportunity to reach their goals i voted and sat waiting for it to come on never knowing that it was canceled and i could not believe that it was i am amazed that it had low ratings because it was in my opinion one of the best reality shows on tv Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5297143459320068 Review: i was really beginning to enjoy this show it just started out slow and it wasn't given the chance it deserved it is so many people are not at home watching television i know there are a few talent and singing but i enjoy them as do many other believe it or not when american idol is done for the year i miss it even though this was not american idol i thought it had potential i feel bad for the singers on the show who wee really starting to grow on me i wish they would reconsider and put the show back on i think it was a hasty move to cancel my only complaint about the show is i did not care to much for the judges Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30343520641326904 Review: i was very disappointed when this show was canceled although i can not vote i live on the island of i sat down to see the show on tuesday and was very surprised that it didn't aired the next day i read on the internet that it was canceled br br it's true not every one was as much talented as the other but there were very talented people singing br br i find it very sad for them br br that they worked so hard and there dreams came tumbling down br br its a pity br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7844358086585999 Review: this is a very modest very lovely movie with a great score by and frank with a standout number we're the couple in the castle that is totally evocative of the period and back to penthouse just as the opening premise coming may well have inspired fred and opening woody's coming in rainbow six years later i totally agree with those posters who have noted that were the name disney to this it would by now have achieved status rather than have fallen into neglect it's wonderfully inventive never more so than when objects barely noticed in the 'real' world assume a much greater significance both pro and con in the insect world actually it is a classic albeit a minor one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717463254928589 Review: while disney have been the animation studio for the past 70 years there have always been rivals to their supremacy when this review was written in 2009 for example companies like dreamworks and to a lesser extent warner brothers and were bringing out animated movies that could be said to challenge the disney dominance back in the beginning in that late '30s and early '40s heyday when disney was serving cinematic like snow white and the competition was provided by brothers dave and max fleischer despite releasing two very commendable films they never quite cornered the market – many attribute their downfall to the commercial failure of mr bug goes to town released the same week as the attack on pearl harbour which gave the american public something more significant to think about than going to the cinema to watch a cartoon that this film has faded into relative obscurity is a travesty br br in a patch of garden in the city a bunch of bugs are in dire danger humans use the land as a litter and cigars and other right on top of the homes as they go honey shop owner mr voiced by jack mercer fears that the future is bleak and wonders how he will ever be able to raise his daughter honey voiced by pauline in more secure surroundings a highly unscrupulous creature c beetle voiced by pierce offers to provide her a safer place to live if she will accept his hand in marriage but honey is much more interested in her childhood sweetheart the cheerful and optimistic hoppity voiced by stan freed hoppity believes that everything is about to be resolved for the better but is left looking foolish when beetle and his pair of comical sidekicks manipulate the crisis to their own devious end only at the very end as their patch becomes the foundation for a huge new do the bugs switch loyalty back to hoppity as they look to him to lead them a new safe home away from the destructive influence of humans br br what really works in this film is the delightful characterisation – all the bugs are cleverly developed and designed for maximum audience appeal the bumbling villains swat the fly and smack the hilarious names if you stop to think about it are particularly memorable equally admirable is the storytelling drive – even the youngest of children can enjoy this story while at the same time it skillfully conveys a message for older audiences about the way human can impact upon the survival of wildlife time has inevitably dated some aspects of the film and when viewing it the audience needs to accept and forgive these occasional signs of general age and wear but on the whole mr bug goes to town is an accomplished funny and very presented animation with a worthy message to boot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776781797409058 Review: wow i saw this movie and up on the same day within an hour of each other at different theaters i saw mr bug first and was then totally disappointed in up 's follow up what a beautiful and touching film movies of the 1930s and 40s to us nowadays can be with their melodramatic acting and dialog but as animation the same melodrama and groaning humor can be wonderful and the soft organic lines of 30s drawing and the music just puts you in a nice comfortable mood and you can enjoy the show with all its little characters grasshoppers bees snails flies and more each with all their own cute little but not overbearing idiosyncrasies the interaction with the human world from nemesis cigar high heel innocent kick the can playing kids to the kind hearted and to the unknown is realistic and fascinating you care for the bugs and dick and mary the protagonist hoppity is not some perfect superman who comes to set things right but a eyed who leads everyone down the garden path literally and every time you think it's going to end happily in 1930s style along comes another i was on the edge of my seat much more than with up i walked out of the movie theater grinning and chuckling something that hasn't happened in a long long long long time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8991357088088989 Review: there was a time when not all animation was disney or pixar its so nice to see this wonderful film again and i actually got hold of a good reasonable copy on dvd be careful as its out of the public domain and there are some really bad copies around i got a very good copy by a company called flashbacks and its quite good in the old days i watched it on black and white on tv and its magic to see it in colour very much better than some would have you believe the songs are delightful and the colour is great interestingly the characters are really well developed which is odd in animated movies i loved hoppity and the villain mr is a real cad its incredibly imaginative the way inanimate objects like cotton reels old become part of the environment and have new functions is great the use of insects is amazing considering the much creatures most people sadly think are repugnant hopefully we may never step on an insect again the insects enemy is man in reality of course its the insects that will survive no matter how hard we try to rid ourselves of ants here in australia they keep coming back the battle has been lost and we have to live with them there are several scenes that stand out such as when hoppity and mr are caught in a watering can the great flood and the journey to the top of the building are all wonderful its also rather but in a way thats charming the human characters look very like the ones in gulliver and its incredibly effective the wedding scene looks beautiful its a crime this movie has not been hailed as a classic the only jarring note for me is the occasions in the film when the characters slip into verse speaking verse spoils the narration and it was no needed the verse is awful and spoils an other wise good script its great and kids will love it its a joy to look at there's a very clever ending too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641991853713989 Review: normally i am a typical creepy girl but after watching this film on youtube of course i'm having different perspectives and also i did not know that my favorite animation studio made another film that's about community of insects whose city garden home is threatened by humans lighted cigars and cigarette butts footsteps etc and how a plucky young named hoppity saves the day and wins the heart of honey the bee i love the lovely ms honey you know after watching the film the bugs reminded me of the some of the bugs from don and out of the songs in the film i love we're a couple in the castle when i sing that song it almost made me cry br br this wonderful film was the second and final feature to come out of the fleischer studio the film was originally going to be released on november of 1941 but since the rival disney released weeks earlier paramount changed the date to december of the same year but mr bug unfortunately went into a then trap of terrible timing having the misfortune of opening two days after the attack on pearl harbor mr bug was a financial disaster and led to the of max and dave fleischer from the studio they had established in and the company as famous studios another huge factor in their departure was the fact that max and dave fleischer were no longer speaking to one another due to how sad it was overall i love both films from the fleischer bros gulliver and mr bug Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.864247739315033 Review: people who know me say i have a weakness for animated films br br to be fair those people are half right my actual weakness is for exceptionally well done animated films such as this vintage family flick from max and david fleischer br br you may be thinking to yourself well if it's so great why haven't i heard of it fair question this movie was released the same week as the attacks on pearl harbor the bad timing caused the film to sink into relative obscurity things are looking up though because it has finally been released on dvd under the title br br it's funny that the film went through all this because it kind of mirrors the actual plot although some people claim that the movie is trying to send an environmental message ugh i personally think that the movie's main idea is perseverance through adversity and hard times after all the country had barely pulled out of the depression at the time br br our hero hoppity desperately wants to help his endangered community problem each time he tries whether through the ill will of others or through simple bad luck he fails miserably and slowly begins to earn the disdain of the very people he's trying to save although he does his best to maintain a positive outlook he occasionally breaks down and it's only through the and support of his friends that he gets back on his feet and fights the good fight just a healthy reminder that when all is said and done no one is really self sufficient br br okay you're saying it has a good message two actually does that really make it exceptionally well done br br my answer partially br br it's not just the message that makes this movie special it's the characterization this is one of those films where you can just see the personality of each cast member in their animation you almost don't even need the spoken lines a good way to sum it all up is energetic or lively a lot of movies have used the selling point lovable cast of characters whenever i hear that line it always makes me think of this movie br br case in point the bad guys swat the fly and smack the many movies have lovable villains but i don't think you'll find any as entertaining or endearing as these fellows forget that 3 stooges cartoon from the 60s swat and smack are the closest thing to an animated version of moe and curly but sadly not larry that you'll ever find virtually all of the funniest moments somehow involve this gruesome yeah they're rotten no but you still care about them that's the kind of power you only see from a really talented writer director and crew br br the movie has two brief jokes revolving around racial stereotypes native americans and chinese i don't think they were intended to be malicious but they're there regardless they didn't bother me but it'd be pretty unfair of me not to warn someone who potentially would be bothered by them br br so if you share my weakness and i think you do give this one a go Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22800959646701813 Review: i can't believe i rarely ever see this title mentioned by all you eighties horror freaks and i definitely won't be joining all my fellow reviewers here in saying that is awful viewing on the contrary i enjoyed it very much and i was pleasantly surprised by the and surprise twists it offers don't just refer to this film as being 80's because the victims here are rather unlikely and so are the killers we're introduced to three looking youngsters who were all born during a solar eclipse at the moment they were delivered planet saturn was blocked by both the sun and the moon and due to this the kids are emotionless and without conscience this really starts to show around their tenth birthday as they go on a merciless killing spree br br granted this stuff is far fetched and even slightly offensive but seriously who cares unlike many other horror films from this period it at least attempts to bring something original and imaginative for once the kids' acting is good and the entire film has a creepy atmosphere and grizzly music the murders sequences are grim and tense and it's always eerie to see them getting committed by angel faced kids i don't know who hired the 3 kids but they did a good job especially the girl and the kid with glasses are highly memorable the bleak images of the heartless trio remind you of classic highlights such as of the 'the bad and of the this film is nowhere near as memorable as these but great fun and not one horror lover will regret watching this br br bloody birthday was written and directed by ed hunt not particularly the greatest genius in cinema but a pleasantly deranged fella who also brought us immensely entertaining like 'the and if all this isn't enough to convince you yet bloody birthday has a lot of nudity and not just any nudity but a topless dance act by mtv julie brown oh and keep your eyes open for a completely redundant cameo by joe penny later the star of tv series and the check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9149612188339233 Review: when hoppity goes to town he discovers nothing but bad news for his little insect neighbors in the can this honest good natured save his sweetheart miss honey bee from the machinations of the evil c beetle and also lead his friends to a safe new home before it's too late br br while not one of the great animated features a very new art at the time this film was created hoppity is an enjoyable film which should bring pleasure to viewers technically it is well made with animation of a generally high quality the movie's main drawback is that none of the characters really have any they don't come on the screen in the way cricket did a year earlier in pinocchio br br however it is ultimately unfair to compare the fleischer studio output with that of disney max dave fleischer had their own star to follow their contribution and it would be a considerable one would be in the realm of the one reel cartoon with their popeye and betty series they created alternate realities as viable as any produced by other cartoon studios hoppity was their second experiment with feature length animation after gulliver's travels in 1939 and they would their again on the cartoon short subject in fact the first in the highly acclaimed superman series was already in release br br story owes a great deal to frank capra with it's energetic go get hero up against powerful societal forces indeed the film's original title was mr bug goes to town which immediately puts one in mind of gary cooper or jimmy stewart and their adventures br br jack mercer famous as the voice of popeye here speaks for two very different characters old mr swat the fly movie mavens should be able to catch veteran voice actors mae both in uncredited roles br br the film has some pleasant songs supplied by frank of which be my little baby is the most familiar we're the couple in the is a fine romantic tune which deserves to be rediscovered br br it is unfortunate that the film's initial animation with its sweep out of the heavens and past the in depth new york is obscured behind the opening credits Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9340053796768188 Review: well i may be bias as i grew up watching a vhs copy of this film that is now ready to snap and have just spent the last couple of hours tracking down a dvd copy as a birthday for my dad the film is so harmless and inoffensive it suits all ages much better than anything disney ever made in my opinion and i used to work in the disney store the characters are enjoyable and the award for best scene is a tie between the wedding especially the musical talents of swat the fly and smack the and the amazing night club scene the musical numbers still have me humming 20 years after i first watched it there is no other film that i can better recommend whilst baby sitting and in fact every child i know thanks to my hoppity loving parents have seen this film many times it will always get top marks for its fabulous love story a brilliant and over all originality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845752716064453 Review: mr bug goes to town was the last major achievement the fleischer studios produced the quality of the superman series produced at the same time is evident in this extraordinary film br br the music and lyrics by frank and with assistance by veteran sammy are quite good but not as much as the scoring of the picture by leigh who also scored snow white for disney atmospheric music is superb and a treat for the ears br br the layout and staging of the picture was years ahead of it's time and once again the background artists themselves the beauty of the film cannot be denied and while hoppity the is the star the characters of swat the fly and smack the steal the picture voicing by jack mercer of popeye fame is priceless kenny gardner brother in law of guy and a featured in his band does his usual pleasant job in the role of dick br br the movie has been criticized for all the wrong reasons the fleischer studios were animation experts par excellence and this shows very clearly in the finished product the movie is the story great for all ages and the final scenes of the bugs for their lives upon a rising is some of the best staging and animation of any animated film past and present br br do not miss this wonderfully hand drawn film also don't fail to appreciate the title sequence with the most elaborate example of max remarkable 3 d process which took four months to construct and employed 16 000 tiny of glass in the buildings of manhattan br br do not miss mr bug goes to town aka hoppity goes to town i'll wager you'll be bug eyed at the results Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9375794529914856 Review: hoppity is a charming if slightly animated movie that considering it was made in the 1941 has stood the test of time incredibly well now i have to admit i have a soft spot for to as it is called in the united kingdom having watched a vhs version taped of the tv by our parents many times with my siblings imagine my surprise when i woke up this morning just in time to catch it on channel four at never the less the film was just as delightful as i remembered it with the animation standing the test of time and a lovely moral tale which should appeal to parents and children alike maybe one day i to shall share this forgotten classic with children of my own with a nice running time for kids 88 and a simple yet involving storyline there really is something for everyone in this tale of the little guy coming good i really could see this being successfully remade in cgi take note pixar Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636229872703552 Review: what i liked best about this feature length animated film from 1941 is the great feel it gives for the early 1940s it's the songs the clothing automobiles buildings of the day etc you feel like you've stepped back into time br br from reading some of the reviews here i see this was a hard luck film being released a couple of days before the pearl harbor attack wow no one would be interested in going to the movies for a feature length cartoon during those eventful and shocking days i'm sure too bad because the folks missed some nice animation would have really impressed back then almost 70 years ago the colors are nice drawings are good and story involving as we root for the bugs led by hoppity and and his beautiful girl honey to make it happily ever after and out of way it's also about all of them finding a spot they can live and not worry about humans them br br there is a nasty villain though c beetle and two of his henchmen those swat the fly and smack the are comedians complete with their brooklyn accents the story is a familiar one where a nasty old man wants to marry the sweet young thing and uses unscrupulous means to force her hand the good guy meanwhile has the stacked against him but in the very end of course prevails br br my favorite part this will sound worse than what it was was when good guy hoppity got temporarily electrocuted and he danced in black and white that was fantastic animation br br you know it's a good thing i didn't see this as a very little kid i would have been afraid to play outside and all those nice bug people you never know what or who is in that grass beneath your feet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.916192889213562 Review: i have viewed this cartoon as a child a father and now a grand father it is my favorite cartoon i love the characters the great little tunes and the very good drawings i totally love the main song which comes up throughout the cartoon i think it is a beautiful little cartoon everyone i have shown it to simply loves it it is too bad it opened on such a bad day pearl harbor bombing if it wasn't for the bad timing it would have been a great success i hope i can find a dvd of it because all the vhs tapes don't do it justice br br i think if anyone shows it to their child they will come up with the same result they will just love it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9198765158653259 Review: hello again i have been thinking about this movie all my life i saw it when i was 5 years old in los angeles california in 1942 what a wonderful story of being good to one another kindness and charity you forget it is the bugs relating to one another it was just as if they were people i love this movie and so do my adult children such beautiful color in this movie i need to see this movie again there is a story about an envelope in the movie that i just can't remember the why of it br br thanks for listening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9586106538772583 Review: i have for years remembered a song just a couple in a castle no twenty square just a couple in castle in the air i couldn't find the song but i remembered that it it had to do with cartoon bugs i located a reference to the movie on the web i had seen the movie when i was only 9 year old at the pa theatre i was pleased to find that it had kenny gardner the singer with guy i am a fan and then to see that it was produced by the bros who did another very good full cartoon feature of travels also remembered fondly also the songs were associated with and frank who are among the very best no wonder i remembered the film the song and the colorful animation as a full musical this is a movie which should be remembered as a one of the best of the early full musicals now that i remember it the plot may not have been earth shaking but was very well presented and makes for a easy to watch delightful movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365053176879883 Review: mr bug goes to town was one of those films that i grew up hearing about however a copy could never be obtained until now i just watched this film on dvd and thought it was a delightful and charming film with wonderful animation a good plot and great songs if this film was made by disney then the film would be considered a classic however because it was made by a little known film studio that is long gone the film has slipped through the cracks br br the film was made by the max fleischer studios at their miami studios and was released through paramount pictures the film was to have had its premiere on 7th 1941 the date of the bombing of pearl harbor though this probably did hurt the release of the film the film did play at some movie theaters for up to a year as evidenced by doing some research the film was called a family favorite by most of the major american newspapers the film continued to be re released about every year or so usually around holidays like easter at least in major cities br br in the mid 1950s this film was re released under a new name hoppity goes to town named after the lead character in the film br br the film is a true period piece capturing a slice of americana as it was back in the late 30s and 1940's the animation is great and many of the characters are very cute the animation of the humans in the film is via the process meaning that actors were filmed and then that footage was traced over by animators giving the movement a very real look br br the studios were one of several animation studios making animated cartoons back in the 30s and 40s while some of the fleischer characters like betty popeye and the superman cartoons are better known the work of the studio is more or less forgotten br br almost as a whole the body of work of the fleischer studios are in the public domain all of the superman cartoons are public domain all but one of the color classics series are public domain and the film gulliver's travels is also in the public domain this film never appears to have been released in the us on vhs or dvd but was released in europe however some looking around on the internet can very quickly produce you with a copy i recommend the search Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942223072052002 Review: i first watched this in black and white circa christmas in the early sixties when it was shown on british television i was absolutely hooked and watched it over again whenever it was repeated on tv possibly two or three times only as it happens if only we'd had video then br br as by other the plot describes the return of hoppity the after a period spent away to a forties american city he finds that all is not as he left it and his good insect friends who live in the just outside the garden which belongs to a songwriter and his wife are now under threat from the who are through the broken down fence which the property using it as a br br insect houses are being by their feet and are also often burned by cast away cigar butts and matches old mr and his beautiful daughter honey childhood sweetheart are in grave danger of losing their honey shop to this threat br br to compound their problems devious insect c beetle has romantic designs on honey bee himself and hopes with the help of his henchmen swat the fly and smack the to force to give him her hand in marriage br br will the heroic and fearless hoppity win the day and manage to save the community of bugs from their dastardly fate and especially his precious honey from hers enjoy the classic songs did didn't is a superb swinging upbeat example and the colourful visuals as the tale unfolds br br time has not my fascination for this masterpiece of animation and story telling and i was much pleased to find that it had been released to video although i later found out that it was in pal format never mind i sent off for the video immediately and only then bought a tv video combination complete with br br i have enjoyed many nostalgic viewings since then and have even discovered that the tv rights have switched from bbc who informed me they were unlikely to ever show the film on any of their stations to who have at last been showing it on their digital stations in early 2007 br br my granddaughter aged three was absolutely entranced while we watched it together and this is a child who has been influenced by the digital age and the resulting computer generated productions br br i would thoroughly recommend this film for any age and especially the youngest of viewers br br give max fleischer a oscar Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444413185119629 Review: interesting cartoon included on the dvd of the lost skeleton of i especially like the way the color was used in the background art very artistic for columbia whose cartoon department generally had a very low budget and the results looked like it br br i do wonder however how a certain um finger gesture ever got past the censors granted the gesture in question was seen a lot less frequently in 1937 than it is today you'd think someone besides the animators would have noticed though especially since it's seen three times in the scene in question and based on the context i suspect that its inclusion was intentional something the animators slipped in just to see if the censors would notice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9004453420639038 Review: leslie excellent book on the tells the whole story of the big move of their entire animation unit to florida and their subsequent by paramount br br mr bug goes to town didn't destroy the animation credit with paramount although it's often told that way and this was favorite version of the story according to the big studio more than anything wanted to get their on the animation studio and ease the famously bickering brothers out of the picture altogether mr bug provided them the pretext to do just that the sad closing of a great quirky innovative chapter in american animation br br i wanted to comment also that the film actually debuted december 4 1941 not december 7 that may have been close enough to do the trick anyway in terms of national mood damaging the film's success but another part of the legend of this troubled little film is that it was killed by having the bad luck to be in the theaters at the same time released october 23 1941 was still doing very brisk holiday business i haven't done the research into box office numbers but i'd say that presence in theaters likely had an impact on mr bug movie going was at an all time high at this period and successful films could go strong in theaters for months something unimaginable in these typically short run quick to dvd days Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8393337726593018 Review: hoppity goes to town was the second and last full length animated feature made by max and dave fleischer who created a parallel universe to disney while disney's films are well remembered today both of the fleischer films gulliver's travels and this one are forgotten br br hoppity is a spellbinding original not an adaptation like the first picture that is a major plus one would think no the critics rarely on the sides to begin with tore into them for this yes the story is not as tight as gulliver but how can you hate a film that itself so br br it is filled with great musical numbers and a very involving story which would be a crime to reveal the characters are lovable and charming and there is heart in this film br br the really themselves here and never quite did so again most of their time would be devoted to one after this at the box office it's a shame they didn't continue making features who knows their next attempt may have become the masterpiece they were aiming for br br out of 4 stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6298974752426147 Review: a pity nobody seems to know this little thriller masterpiece where bigger budgeted movies fail terminal choice delivers lots of thrills shocks and bloody violence a little seen gem that deserves being searched for in your local video shop that anonymous guy beneath is quite right when he says you'll never trust hospitals again it is that effective good ending too not really a twist but it doesn't end the way one thought it would yep that's ellen barkin in an early role Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8218280673027039 Review: could this be one of the earliest colour films it's actually the second this is a very beautiful piece of film produced by thomas edison this was one of many of his other films br br i think this is the most beautiful of any thomas edison films it shows a girl dancing and moving her dress all around which turns red with the film it's just beautiful br br you are watching history when you watch this you are watching what began to make movies of the day great this may not have a plot or anything very interesting but this is the second colour film ever br br i recommend this to everyone especially if you're teaching students about filming or something of the sort you have to show them what began color films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9567468166351318 Review: like all of the very earliest films this movie is very very short lasting about one minute so because of its brevity it's not really possible to compare it to more modern films but for its time it's actually a very remarkable film much of this is because the prints were hand painted making appear red and other colors as she does her amazing dance i've actually seen two different versions one where she is red and another where she changes color throughout i think the red one depicted on the dvd the great train robbery and other primary works is the best of them the dance itself is very hypnotic and much like a piece of amazing performance art and unlike other one minute or less films of the day this one is one i could see repeatedly it's just that visually compelling and odd br br if you want to see it online there is a 36 second version on google video type in dance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9664015769958496 Review: in this approximately 34 second thomas edison produced short we see moore performing the fuller choreographed dance in two different fantastical flowing robes br br moore was one of the bigger stars of the late victorian era she was featured in a number of edison company shorts including this one which was among the first films shown in london in br br fuller had actually patented the dance which moore performs here in robes as well as entire frames that are frequently hand tinted in the film one of the more common symbolic devices of the silent era supposedly the moore films were popular enough to have to be frequently redone including the version available to us now may be a later version remake moore became even more popular when it was rumored that she would appear naked at a private party at a restaurant in new york city she later went on to star as the gibson bathing girl in the in she appeared there until br br the short is notable for its framing of motion which especially during the second half becomes almost abstract it somewhat resembles a morris louis painting even though this is almost 60 years before relevant work br br you should be able to find this short on dvd on a number of different of early films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.965238630771637 Review: i was surprised once more my darling had not generated enough votes at this writing for a user rating it's a comedy i have enjoyed many times over the years robert montgomery's mission places him in some very improbable situations and he's just the man for the job he maintains his trademark befuddled look throughout the film and hysterically too ann plays his precocious eccentric who assumes a relationship that does not exist her character is kooky enough to warrant the nickname killer but remains cute and cuddly br br among the of b movies from the late 1940's and 1950's once more my darling is a standout this one is worth looking for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674115180969238 Review: this is the sort of unknown and forgotten film one dreams about discovering in watching old videos it is a superb comic gem with brilliantly funny writing embedded in the marvellous array of characters a wonderfully inventive and funny musical score and witty light direction from montgomery himself this is one to watch over and over montgomery is a bit part actor who finds himself assigned by his military reserve division to infiltrate a young home to discover the identity of her former beau a suspected jewel thief while the premise is rather preposterous the results are hilarious montgomery is the befuddled plant ann is a marvel as the romantically obsessed terribly earnest and the parade of comic characterizations from veteran stage actress jane lawyer mother to lillian take charge maid are all fabulous br br oddly enough this only earned an oscar for sound when it deserved top nods for direction screenplay and musical score br br do not miss it it's one of hollywood's best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9339680671691895 Review: i like the good things in life as much as anybody i suppose but until about five years ago opera didn't figure into my entertainment choices oh i made a few attempts to learn what all the fuss was about i'd watched several television productions notably parts of wagner's ring cycle on public television hoping to understand other people's fascination with the art form and i knew i could like parts of various operas i remember being surprised as a kid that i actually liked the snippets of madame butterfly in my geisha and i enjoyed the opera scenes in moonstruck and pretty woman but unlike the characters in those films i just didn't get it br br then in 1995 i saw a live performance of presented by the new york city opera company and that night i got it what a wonderful glorious pageant of color and music and raw emotion and i do mean emotion with a capital e the key i think is that the operatic music allows the performers to over act freely and believably in a way that would seem silly if their words were just spoken everything hinges on the music of course and when the music is magical as it is in an opera can be a magnificent entertainment br br a sympathetic family member gave me a laserdisc copy of the 1982 tv production of the opera and i've found that since i can't see live performances of live on a regular basis this video version is a fine substitute luciano pavarotti is perfect in the part of the duke is excellent as his mean spirited court jester and beloved daughter is played by the somewhat plain featured the sets and costumes are lavish and the location shots on the river late in the film bring a heightened sense of drama to the story that could never be matched on a stage br br if you've never seen or if you think you don't like or understand opera i urge you to find this one on videotape and buy it or rent it if you don't like this if this production of doesn't make you appreciate the power of the art form of opera well just give it up and move on to something else but i suspect if you're new to opera as i was that you'll be pleasantly surprised br br bill anderson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9389929175376892 Review: pavarotti and the entire cast are superb in this beautifully filmed opera by the world's finest composer of operas the soprano is particularly spectacular with her perfect pitch the title role is well enacted and well sung the entire production is as perfect as one could expect br br a masterpiece of cinematography br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723223447799683 Review: having just seen walt disney's the skeleton dance on the saturday morning as linked from youtube i used those same sources to watch a remake done in technicolor for the columbia cartoon unit and animated by the same man iwerks the colors compared to the earlier black and white are really used imaginatively here and many of the new gags like when one of the skeletal band players hits a wrong note constantly or when one loses his head and takes another one's off or when one dances with the other with part of that other gone are just as funny as the previous short it does get a little repetitious near the end still skeleton is well worth seeing for any animation buff who wants to compare this with the earlier silly symphony Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7399004697799683 Review: the cast for this production of is excellent sings magnificently and passionately luciano pavarotti also sings splendidly is a fine is a famous older singer who sings the maid giovanna sings sings both and as is probably the most convincing acting singer in this hard to beat ensemble of great singers kathleen in the all principals are well known and world renowned br br this is an exciting visually as well as musically br br i have it on both laser disc and dvd you should have it too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755316972732544 Review: i saw this movie when i was very young living in houston texas i really enjoyed this movie and i wrote to jean peters in hollywood and i told her how much i enjoyed seeing her in this movie she sent me an photo this movie was directed by jacques tourneur and besides jean peters in the starring role it also stars louis debra paget and herbert marshall it was released in 1951 in color and is 81 minutes long jean peters was married to howard hughes she also starred in viva with marlon brando anthony quinn who won an oscar for playing the role brother marlon brando starred as 1952 and she also starred in captain from 1947 with power since then i've been trying to find a place where it is available but so far i have not been successful does anybody have any suggestions about where i can find and purchase this movie it this comment contains spoilers i am unaware of it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9032360315322876 Review: sometimes it's hard to be a pirate but by golly miss jean peters has a lot of fun trying and it shows particularly during her first spot of friendly swordplay with mr thomas gomez eminently when the sheer joy of performing is plain on her face with fifty years of hindsight feminists seem intent on grabbing this movie as some sort of an anthem for the empowerment of women in a male dominated society but i have serious doubts that either m tourneur or miss peters had any such concept in their heads at the time it was an exciting entertaining family film with absolutely no pretensions hidden meanings or alternative agenda it was fun m louis is both winsome and treacherous as her love interest mr herbert is wise and philosophical as the wise and philosophical doctor mr james robertson justice is just a tad unbelievable as the but it is miss peters who stays in the memory adolescent illiterate tough but vulnerable wonderfully and ultimately courageous she is everybody's idea of a lady pirate there was a definite window of opportunity for her in feisty costume roles that she did not choose to it is a matter of some regret Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8911073803901672 Review: this is one of several period sea of its era which has the added distinction although not in itself unique of a female at its center at first both leads – jean peters and louis – might seem miscast but they grow nicely into their roles eventually thanks no doubt to the talented players herbert marshall thomas gomez and james robertson justice who support them voiced marshall is cast as the obligatory philosophical lush of a doctor and gomez is suitably larger than life as the pirate br br the cast is completed by debra paget as wife who the jealous rage of the titular character in whom the first of love which however does not spare him the occasional or sword wound incidentally the film was the second exotic teaming of and paget in one year following bird of paradise the direct result of this unexpected of character is her falling out with crew and her unlikely climactic sacrifice in order to save the lives of the stranded paget and marshall br br while the film is not a particularly outstanding example of its type jacques energetic direction and franz grandiose score ensure an above average effort that moves along at a brisk pace incidentally tourneur had already done service in the genre with the superior burt lancaster vehicle the flame and the arrow 1950 as usual with vintage technicolor productions the cinematography gives the film a that is invigorating by the way differing running times are given for this film 81 or 87 minutes and for the record the version i watched was the shorter one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9344121813774109 Review: this movie was much better than i expected jean peters actually does a passable job as a pirate and does decent work in her sword fights to the extent she may have a double doing the action it's hard to tell but peters herself obviously is doing a good deal of it and doing it well with a good and serious script this could have been an excellent film but it's basically cheesy still entertaining however not up to a regular jacques film but definitely above a regular jean peters film color is typical of this '50s time period ie too garish and not realistic the actors for and her first mate and the drunken doctor were good louis jordan was a bit weak i don't think debra paget was right either but certainly jean peters and debra paget were probably the two best looking female stars in the '50s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590435028076172 Review: i like the film it´s the best pirate movie i watched forget silly errol flynn stuff and pirates of the caribbean this movie is wonderful melancholic i compare it with johnny guitar at the sea side but 3 years earlier two women fighting for a man where mad love might lead one br br the character of the female anti heroine anne is superb acting without compromise like a child lost alone on her search for a own female identity in a real world a quite strange movie hero not a funny pirate as most of her companions in this genre not making jokes all the time fighting for the poor and good and only killing the stupid spanish or british soldiers or better sly but murdering all the poor prisoners of war after she captured a ship look careful at this at the start of the movie primitive she can´t even read she is and she an alcoholic she looses all her friends as consequence of her and wearing rags most of the film this film shows a pirate hero a little bit as he or in this case she but there has been a female anne anne might have been in brutal reality br br the film is quite short and the story is told in a breathtaking manner certainly a film from the 1950s has no exciting special effects for present time viewers the ships swim very obvious in a bath tube but this real drama about love that kills trust betrayal revenge hatred and sacrifice drives one crazy maybe anne is even supposed to be judas and jesus from in one person being betrayed by her friend the french as jesus after being disappointed by the friend delivering him to a death penalty as judas than getting remorse about this like judas who commits suicide according to the gospel of matthew and in the end sacrificing herself for the rescue of the beloved enemy as jesus but even if you are not interested in this philosophical questions of guilt and the film brings a lot of cheap action as sword fights and burning plastic ships for a very short one and a half hour Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5973884463310242 Review: directed by jacques tourneur cat people out of the past night of the demon and written by phillip dunne how green was my valley anne of the indies is a quite interesting adventure pirate movie its main character of captain anne is based on a real woman pirate anne who actually lived and through 18th atlantic br br the film begins with the sea battle where anne's jean peters pirate ship attacks a trade ship that was on its way to europe from the south america as a result a treasure of great value is captured along with a handsome french officer pierre la louis who is taken prisoner anne ends up falling in love with him and apparently her feelings are but it's only till she sets him free when she discovers that he has a beautiful young wife molly debra paget with whom he pretty much in love with anne begins planning revenge on both of them but in an unexpected twist of fate ends up making a great sacrifice in order to save them instead the pirate movie cliché figure of black also makes his appearance here this time played by thomas gomez br br though anne of the indies probably appears to be no more nor less than a revisiting of pirate movie clichés it still has its classical moments in beautiful visuals and sea battle sequences filmed in technicolor as well as in some aspects of the story and most of all in personal touches in directing of all of it by jacques tourneur 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9923328161239624 Review: it would be great if a discussion on this medium length film is with a brief tale about hypocrisy of hollywood people it was in 1988 that chuck norris saw this film at cannes international film festival he made a silly remark by uttering that the senseless killing depicted in 5 is far more effective than killings which have been filmed in his hollywood films with him as a potent action star he was speaking about an innocent taxi driver whose face is brutally disfigured in kieslowski's film by a reckless psychopath who hits him cruelly with a big stone there should be absolutely no justification for violence and its perpetrators in a dignified human society this is the reason why chuck statement appears as a cruel joke which defends violent means in a society which is increasing becoming restless an honest reviewer would not be making a mistake if he she states that kieslowski's film 1 5 has universal this is because the events depicted in 5 can happen in any part of world the best lesson which gives to us concerns levels of violence which are acceptable in a just society this is the reason why the brutal of an innocent cab driver is capable of causing a feeling of in us we would not feel the same hatred for homicide when it appears in films featuring arnold schwarzenegger chuck norris and jean claude van damme as they appear much too artificial one can easily grasp that special effects and modern studio techniques can charm only but make no sense to serious film enthusiasts kieslowski also champions helplessness of human beings in rescuing fellow humans beings from the clutches of death and misery this is particularly interesting as time and again it has been proved that strict laws and capital have not been able to prevent homicide Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4051021337509155 Review: a brutally straightforward tale of murder and capital punishment by the state so painfully slow and accurate in the description of capital punishment from the preparation of the to the victim p ing in his own pants before dying it has the power to change your mind about death penalty the whole originated from this story the screenwriter was the powerless lawyer unsuccessfully trying to defend and then console the accused Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3841698467731476 Review: i am part of my surroundings and i became separate from them and it's being able to make those clearly that lets us have an identity and what's inside our identity is everything that's ever happened to in fires in the mirror br br pieces like v used to me i felt that if i accepted them than i would be compromising something what i thought before really isn't worth getting into i understand what naturalism is trying to say i experienced a tangible and one that fell into existence and one that's still alive that i still have to reckon with it's still working inside me br br the film wasn't sympathetic per se it doesn't need to say that the death penalty is a wicked thing there are certainly wicked people whether or not they should die is for another film what shows is that good beautiful people exists who kill other people when their society and primal urges jack them up br br the of naturalism is what has helped me to appreciate v it's not worth the writing space to go into why i would not let myself before but i see now the worth in making art like this to people or perhaps to make people do something br br there's a method to compromise of his light much of that meaning makes sense only in retrospect this should not be too strange of an idea after all how much of respectable science does not gain meaning in retrospect i wince when i say it but naturalism seems so much more productive and so much less nihilistic when i have the power to say to myself 'this ruin this process this natural process makes me want to buck the system ' br br i do not think naturalism is painting a doomsday portrait of humanity telling us to give up our wigs and head to the woods instead i think that it is and experiments that we are of course free to ignore we can ignore it all we want if we want to give the more corpses to bury br br for surely despite their aesthetic specifically designed without sympathy towards their characters' likely and catastrophic fate they are impassioned by and i do see the delightful risk in the hope that the audience will understand what's to be done with what they see as has been mentioned there's danger in the hopeless seeing their fate in stone there's danger in the hopeful the natural because it doesn't to their world view br br and i don't think that the need be either wealthy or fortunate i have not seen it but it seems that the film american beauty proves the of circumstance as a of vision or comfort there are as well as as well as beggars who wonder where within themselves their humanity is who because they can't find anything that separates them from their landscape br br landscapes can be powerfully and beautifully portrayed but in reality landscapes do not they change sure and dramatically but only by a large set of natural law which no one truly have power over but it cannot be changed itself Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7490787506103516 Review: in 1929 director walt disney and animator iwerks changed the face of animation with the release of the very first installment of their silly series the skeleton dance iwerks and disney had been together since the early 20s in disney's laugh o gram cartoon series however their friendship suffered a tremendous blow when iwerks accepted an offer by a competitor to leave disney and start his own animation studio that was the birth of celebrity productions where iwerks continued developing his style and technique and where he created the character of flip the frog while his work kept the same high quality it wasn't really popular and by 1936 the studio was closed later that year iwerks was hired by columbia pictures and iwerks decided to return to his old skeletons for another dance this time in color br br skeleton is essentially a remake of the 1929 classic the skeleton dance the movie that him fame and fortune like that short film it is set on an abandoned graveyard where at midnight the creatures of the night come alive and begin to play the dead rise from their coffins ready for the show that's about to begin as a group of skeletons has formed an orchestra and begin to play a happy tune now it's not easy to be a musician made of just bones as some of the orchestra members have problems with their body parts however the band manages to put a good show and another group of skeletons begin to dance a lovely couple of them faces the same problems that troubled the orchestra it's hard to dance with loose body parts everything ends at dawn and just when the sun is about to rise again the skeletons run towards their graves br br directed and animated by iwerks himself skeleton follows faithfully the pattern set by the skeleton dance years before although with a crucial difference iwerks did the whole film in technicolor the bright allowed iwerks to create a more visually appealing film and also to use the many new techniques he had been practicing since leaving disney creating even better effects of depth and than those he conceived before it is certainly a more experimental film than the skeleton dance although sadly this doesn't mean it's necessarily a better film for starters the film is practically identical to the one he did with disney with the only differences being the music more on that later and the color effects it looks beautiful no doubt about it but it definitely feels kind of unoriginal after all br br however it is not the of the concept what truly hurts the film after all iwerks executes it in a wonderful way but the fact that the musical melody created by joe for the film is pretty uninteresting and lacks the charming elegance and whimsical fun of the one done by carl w for the skeleton dance in other words while tune is effective and appropriate for the theme it's easy to forget about it rapidly while song has a unique personality that makes it unforgettable being a musical film this is of high importance and so the mediocrity of the music brings down flawless work of animation personally i think that with a better musical accompaniment skeleton would be remembered as fondly as the skeleton dance despite not being as groundbreaking as it's still a fun film to watch br br it's kind of sad that most of the work iwerks did after leaving disney is now forgotten due to his poor success however it must be said that if iwerks lacked the popularity of disney or fleischer disney's main rival he did not lack the quality of those films it was probably just a case of bad luck what made the man who gave life to disney's mouse for the first time to face failure out of disney despite its shortcomings skeleton is a very funny and visually breathtaking film that while not exactly the most original and fresh film one just can't help but thinking of the skeleton dance while watching it it definitely reminds us that skeletons are still here to haunt us and inspire us br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864833950996399 Review: the 5 may be considered a violent against the death sentence according to the fifth thou not kill not by chance it puts the concept of a state fully with the of an unjust law on the same plane as the figure of a murderer but the law might not imitate the nature it might correct it states the for the defense a real catalyst character the punishment is a form of vengeance aiming at returning evil for evil without preventing the crime but in the name of whom the law takes its revenge really in the name of the innocent ones the horrifying and detailed sequences of the last half hour of a man sentenced to death give value to the of the function applied to the death penalty with the purpose of intimidating all potential criminals desperate don't demand desperate kieslowski says in his message teaching us how can be the act of to a of god that judges punishment the same way as crime is judged there are three different moral attitudes here the innate sense of rebellion of the murderer aiming at rousing the hostile of the surrounding environment the strong sense of chronic indifference of the victim inclined to laugh at other people's requirements the deserving behavior of the for the defense always ready to fight against adversity in favor of human life the struggle for life is ruthlessly all of the time the characters are plunged into scenes of affliction and distress in an urban landscape accented with tones and seen in its own reflections through the windshield of a taxi everything in 5 conveys a dreadful sense of and isolation descriptions of a waste of violence and folly scenes of precarious conditions of work sinister appearances of buildings immersed in an anonymous aura of desolation aimless through environments the main character is compelled to struggle with an opponent stronger than himself a town completely wrapped in profound indifference apparently hostile deaf to all his mute calls for help while a faded photo of a little girl in a first dress goes on his soul he's directing his steps towards a disconnected route to seen through the of the 18 mm wide angle camera lens aiming at every details altering the reality making it fade out in remote and alien echoes kieslowski doesn't bring circumstances seasoned with honey tones of melodrama in favor of the differently from some hollywood stereotypes like i want to live by robert wise he doesn't slip on the banana peel of useless pathetic scenes to guilt and to the brutality of the crime not interested at all in psychological motivations to justify any display of extreme or violent behaviors and refusing to include any useless proceedings in other words in opinion a crime is always a crime according to the principle of par he puts the prosecutor on the same plane as the condemned man using many signs or symbols to represent a society seen in the most sinister light and we can't remain indifferent even if we don't agree with him screams of anguish touch our hearts with pity in the same manner that terri eyes do Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6955853700637817 Review: five was an interesting viewing experience for me because of the question kieslowski seems to subtly ask the audience three men are the focus of this chapter and kieslowski present the two involved in murder with traits both good and bad in one's case almost overwhelmingly bad with such vile characters i found myself almost glad that they would receive some sort of punishment however when the time comes for the murder and it's subsequent effect on the murderer kieslowski takes an interesting angle and seems to ask those of us who shared my view are you not as guilty as this man this sort of address of the audience makes the finale of five that much more profound as kieslowski as usual doesn't stay within the literal confines of his theme just as the other parts of the don't take their theme in it's literal sense neither does five it asks us what is murder who is more guilty of murder and what should be the appropriate punishment if any it's a fantastic film and typical of kieslowski absolutely stunning Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.551267683506012 Review: this is the episode that probably most closely relates to it's partner law thou not kill in that it directly brings up the ever controversial issue why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing is wrong this issue is presented in two parts within the episode before the killing when the film shows the between the idealistic up and coming lawyer and the street thug so caught up in his ways that his life is merely a representation of what he's supposed to do followed by the period after the trial and before the execution when both are made to suffer for the deaths they feel responsible for and thus share br br one of the great things about the way these episodes work are in the both small and big ways the story is fully developed so that we understand both the motivations and of characters we're only able to spend slightly less than an hour with for all his criminal intentions and mockery the killer is still very sympathetic revolving the most important part of his actions around a history of accidental death his way of killing is more a desire to control death than it is any desire to actually destroy similarly the idealistic naivety shows one unwilling to allow death to happen in a world where he can't control it their meeting is indeed important they both have to give in to it while not it br br as an aside it's interesting how much this episode affects viewing of rouge kieslowski's later completion of the trois colours trilogy one of kieslowski's biggest influences seems to be the idea of justice and considering that the is a meditation on something that represents divine justice this one seems almost the most self conscious br br polarisdib Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9008691310882568 Review: having seen the full length film kieslowski made out of this episode of the years ago came back to this viewer as we watched the complete ten vignettes as with the other films this one is loosely based on the fifth or thou not kill br br kieslowski writing with took a look at the mind of a young man who commits a heinous crime in murdering an innocent person to vent his own frustrations this installment has a character that kept reminding us about crime and punishment or at least some of the qualities of the novel are passed to the aimless youth who apparently has no redeeming qualities br br the story shows the young man as he the streets of the city without a clear idea of what to do or where to go the only tender moment he displays is when he visits the place to ask to have an old picture of his sister restored kieslowski leaves it up to fate to have the murderer board a taxi with the intention of robbing the driver but it's his anger and frustration that get the best of this youth to kill a man that didn't deserve to die the last moments of this criminal is one of the most gripping sequences in any film past or present br br the other element in the story is the relationship between the public and the criminal nothing can prevent the court to condemn to death the young man the lawyer feels at the end he has failed his client and goes to the judge to see where he went wrong all he is asked by the young man is to retrieve the picture and send it to his mother br br kieslowski's account of how he the fifth makes for a surprising film that will stay in the viewer's mind long after this episode is forgotten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658768773078918 Review: three distinct and distant lives with the brutal killing of one by another the one hour film only reveals the event that brings the three individuals together only after half the film is over i have seen other segments of the but this one struck me as the most sparse one in dialogue and yet most fascinating in structure br br the film opens with a law student practicing a mock plea of defense for a man charged with murder obviously the same arguments must have been repeated by the man as a full fledged lawyer but this is never shown on screen at least in the short 1 hr version of 5 we are made to imagine that this must have been the case a cab driver who is a has two facets to his character the good side feeds a dog cleans his cab meticulously picks up dirty rags thrown by people who lack civic sense and remembers his wife while dying the bad side small refuses to give a ride to a drunk probably worried that he will puke in the cab and at pretty girls the repulsive protagonist who murders without mercy drops stones from bridges on fast moving traffic and pushes strangers into without any provocation is also a person who can make innocent young girls laugh kieslowski's film and the script thus present the good and the bad side of two of the three main characters br br yet the film is not about capital punishment but more a on killing the fifth thou not kill is explored even god spared cain ' the tenderness of to children and poor forlorn dogs and psychologically after effects of drunken night with a male friend that led to the accidental death of his sister whose photograph he carries with him what makes ordinary persons turn into killers this is never fully explained but suggestions are legion br br in kieslowski's world there is a pattern where events and people are in a cosmic sense note the resemblance of clown to the killer as it hangs from the mirror in the cab kieslowski and the young idealist lawyer seem to ask us to look at the literally and figuratively why do we kill are the people legally killed truly bad is there a force beyond society the drunken night that led to life of a girl that makes us into abhorrent murderers br br it would be missing the forest for the trees to discuss the two detailed killings in the film both without mercy the film invites the viewer to contemplate why we are asked by god not to kill br br i understand a longer full length version of the film was made by kieslowski but even this short 1 hr version is superb with its bleak and sparse script intelligent editing interesting cinematography and top notch direction that provides much more than the sum of its parts br br this segment the more wholesome 6 7 and 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9376271367073059 Review: well i fear that my review of this special won't heed much different observation than the others before me but i literally just watched it during a pbs drive and frankly i'm too excited not to say anything to really appreciate the enigma that is barbra streisand you have to look back before the movies before the broadway phenomenon of the mid 60's when television was still a young medium there was a form of entertainment very prominent on the air that is but a memory today musical variety some musical shows were weekly series but others were single one time specials usually showcasing the special talent of the individual performer this is where we get the raw uninhibited first looks at streisand she had already been a guest performer on other variety shows including garry moore ed sullivan and scored a major coup in a one time only appearance with the woman who would pass her the of extraordinary judy garland in 1966 color me barbra introduced barbra streisand in color hence the title but copied the format of her first special a year earlier almost to the letter in 3 distinct acts we get an abstract streisand in an after hours art museum looking at and sometimes becoming the works of art a comic streisand working an already adoring audience in a studio circus populated with many fuzzy and furry animals and best of all a singing streisand in mini concert format just well frankly just doing it br br it amazes me that she still had the film debut of funny girl yet to come as well as turns as songwriter director and political activist here she is barely 24 years old doing extraordinary things because as she puts it in her own on camera introduction didn't know we couldn't so we did ' the art museum sequence is shot in philadelphia over one weekend immediately after the museum closed to the public on saturday evening and apparently done with only one color camera yet there are cuts dissolves and tracking shots galore resulting in one rather spectacular peak moment the modern slightly gotta move after getting lost amongst the modern jazz club begin with streisand emerging in a psychedelic gown and eye makeup doing the catchy tune with almost sex appeal it is not until act 3 believe it or not that the moment is matched or by another feat in the concert sequence in a white gown and pearl streisand recites the any place i hang my hat is home tearing into the final notes and revealing one of those climactic belts that makes you scream like a little girl even if you're 44 years old and a guy just plain old great television check it out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8653887510299683 Review: a year after her triumphant first special my name is barbra barbra streisand with her production team to produce this follow up cbs tv special in then revolutionary color first broadcast in march 1966 color me barbra follows a similar format to its predecessor three segments the first two with unique concepts the first takes place in the after hours halls of the philadelphia museum of art where dressed as a period maid she the and becomes part of the artwork through song in various streisand expresses a variety of moods from the comedy schtick of the minute waltz to the melodrama of non in a painting to the style frenzy of gotta move set to abstract art my favorite moment in the special is when she transforms into a dead ringer of queen while singing a haunting rendition of rogers and hart's where or when br br opening with another comic monologue full of silly non this time in french the second segment is back in the studio for a brightly colored circus medley where she with animals including her beloved poodle sadie she finds an appropriate context for sam you made the pants too long with a bevy of penguins and comically compares her profile to an with we have so much in common as with the first special the program ends with a riveting solo concert in which she sings some any place i hang my hat is home where am i going and starting here starting now among them also included is the brief introduction she filmed in 1986 ironically dressed in all white when the special was first released on vhs the juxtaposition of locale and song is even more effective than in her first special and a 23 year old streisand is in peak form Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595708847045898 Review: follow up to my name is barbra and shot in brilliant color color me barbra has la streisand alternating nostalgia comedy feminine romantic angst and beguiling seriousness for a crazy hour of show biz dazzle she's a cut up and a femme fatale a and an enigma with her egyptian eye make up and ever changing hairstyles she's also a chameleon her voice is rich and moving even if a few of her songs are not one kiss the circus sequence isn't as intriguing as the museum trip with the conceit of barbra becoming the images in the paintings an idea which works better than you may think the circus medley built around songs featuring the word face is cute without ever really becoming enchanting still this is a lively jazzy special not quite as emotionally tantalizing as my name is barbra but certainly a sterling sophomore effort Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528481364250183 Review: after the across the board success of my name is barbra cbs television permitted barbra to create an even more elaborate follow up as her second special streisand wisely knew in order to follow in the ground breaking success of my name is barbra that her second special would indeed need to raise the bar even further in inventiveness and spectacle not surprisingly she succeeded once again even more impressively streisand managed to mount this large production without sacrificing the intimacy and vision of my name is barbra br br once again the special is divided into three distinct acts filming on location at department store was so successful in the first special that streisand and company decided to film on location once again for the first act of this second special the decided upon location this time was the philadelphia art museum which would allow endless chances for barbra to enter different art works that would with the songs being performed in addition to the numerous artistic possibilities that this location made possible the museum would offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of filming in color br br after the recording of draw me a circle that is set against the opening credits barbra then around the museum in a maid costume to the strains of and she stops to admire various paintings and statues often becoming the character that is depicted and singing a thematically appropriate song streisand performs a bittersweet rendition of and one kiss as thomas concert singer delivers a hilariously campy performance of minute waltz as marie embraces abstract art with the frenetic rhythm of peter gotta move and performs a wrenching rendition of non as a distraught girl the high point of act i however is when streisand compares with the bust sculpture of egyptian queen while singing a tour de force rendition of rogers and hart's where or when the act ii circus medley allows streisand to interact with various farm and circus animals while singing various songs with farm circus animal themes some highlights include barbra singing were that special face to a baby elephant performing i've grown accustomed to that face as a to a the campy sam you made the pants to long sung to a group of baby penguins and barbra comparing with an while we have so much in common streisand also swings on a and leaps from a to the chorus of spring again and then slows things down by performing a haunting version of i stayed too long at the fair while seated alone on stage barbra also gets the chance to show off her pet poodle sadie in this segment and even speak a little french br br the act iii concert is once again the high point of the hour dressed in a white dress the concert segment is performed on a uniquely designed stage with a partial staircase that leads nowhere streisand opens the act with a sultry rendition of harold i hang my hat is home before launching into heartfelt versions of the familiar standard it had to be you and the rarely heard si bon it's so good streisand then really amazes the audience with a breathtakingly powerful soaring performance of the sweet charity ballad where am i going of which streisand delivers the definitive rendition of streisand also introduces the then newly written richard jr david ballad starting here starting now which contains an impassioned vocal from streisand that ranks among the very best vocal performances of her long career br br more than anything else color me barbra was a showcase for streisand's ever increasing mega star power despite the presence of even more visual dazzle streisand herself is always the main attraction her voice sounds as beautiful as ever and this special was the first to showcase how strikingly she photographs in color as with my name is barbra color me barbra was another rating smash and spawned yet another top five gold selling soundtrack album simply put color me barbra defies tradition and emerges as a sequel that is nearly on par with a classic original Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561507701873779 Review: what kind i say about this movie well for starters i thought that this film was okay not the greatest not worst i said this cause i thought that the script was great and original really different and refreshing now i wouldn't say that it's the greatest film that i've seeing cause of the acting the actors that played each role seems that they played them without emotions as if they took the life out of them when the wife laughed or cried this didn't look real to me for some reason that's just an example but sincerely all the characters didn't act real at all i wish i could say more positive things about this film so you guys can see it at least once but how can i do that since i know that i'm not going to see this movie again i rented this film from the library of my school without hearing anything about the film itself or the director i took a chance because the story that was describe on the back sounded really interesting and it really was Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6069930195808411 Review: first time i saw this great movie and my star playing frances ella was so great in this movie it was just so real and her little dog so cute i saw it the first time when i was like 11 years old and it was the best movie i had ever seen and you know what i still think so 10 10 greatest ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895757436752319 Review: i'd be hard pressed to say what is it that makes this film so important to me while a very good movie this is definitely not the most outstanding fassbinder's film still along with the american soldier it keeps making it into my personal list of favorites whenever i get to thinking about it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658073782920837 Review: like in fear of fear falls victim of her ambitious husband like fox in fox and his friends is driven into suicide by his boyfriend who took all his money away like in the wife who goes to prison in order to give his cheating wife a chance to get rid of him like hermann hermann who seeks refuge in insanity in order to flee his stupid wife and bankrupt company so also hans is a victim of the german society after world war ii in r w fassbinder's the merchant of the four seasons simply from the fact that fassbinder played through social abuse between men and women as well as between and homosexual couples it should be clear that he does not any sex br br in hans case there are the women who drive him into despair illness and finally death when he comes back from the foreign legion where he flew because he could not stand anymore the pressure of his mother she complains that he is still alive while the good boy from her neighbor had been killed then hans gets a job as a policeman but is surprised by his foreman while he is seduced by a prostitute after having lost his job he works as a fruit merchant with little income going from backyard to backyard crying out his produce his mother one of his sisters and her husband are ashamed to have such a street worker in their family the love of his life she has no name in the movie refuses to marry him because his job does not fit together with her social status and origin so he marries whom he does not love and who does not love him from her constant pressure on him he flees into drinking one evening after his wife was stalking him he explodes and hits her she flees to her family for which this event was just what they have been waiting for when is calling a lawyer for divorce hans suffers a heart attack decides to stay with him but from now on he is not allowed anymore to do heavy work and to drink alcohol so he starts to feel more and more superfluous gets quieter and quieter and more and more depressive when he finds out that cheats him he chooses to end his life but not like hermann hermann by having a trip into the light of madness but he drinks himself to death in front of their little daughter and his buddies fassbinder said in an interview that hans knew what he was doing the question however is did hans just kill himself because he could not stand anymore his miserable environment or did he make self justice Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3228382170200348 Review: the merchant of four seasons isn't what i would call a happy movie at all or even one that impressed me to the point of praising it to the sky there are other fassbinder flicks for that like veronika and the underrated satan's brew but it's certainly no less than a fascinating experiment in taking a look at those in a society that you and me and others we know might possibly know or not really want to know i imagine in the early 70s in germany a generation coming out of ww2 had a stigma to live with but tried their best just to get by this is a stigma that floats all over this film and in many instances in fassbinder's work in general but especially because with four seasons he takes his eye on the middle class and a particular married couple the depressed angry hans the fruit seller and his long suffered wife that is nothing short than trying for realism in the guise of melodrama if cassavetes were a crazy german he might make this film maybe even as just a br br the story sounds simple enough where drinking gets out of control he beats his wife this scene is one of the toughest to take maybe in just any movie the way fassbinder's camera lingers without a cut as his wife is left helpless and their daughter trying to stop him in his frenzy and then she's ready to leave him as he stands in the room her family holding him back she makes the call for divorce and he gets a heart attack right there he recovers his business suddenly starts again with some help from some good or not so good employees and yet this only continues his longing for another woman and his despair in general br br and yet it's in this simplicity that fassbinder tries and succeeds for the most part in a mood of dread of a tense vibe in a kitchen or in the bedroom or out on the street that you can cut with a knife and bleed out the weakest part of this all may be the acting at least that was my initial impression hans played by can be a stilted presence with only the slightest movements in his face and eyes and for a while it doesn't look like he's much of a good actor the actress playing his wife hermann and her sister fassbinder hanna fare better but only cause they're given more to do conventionally like cry or look concerned it takes some time to adjust to what is essentially a void in his guy hans of something from his own psychological self torment or self pity that pervades himself and those around him who just want to get on with some sense of normalcy especially once hans gets successful br br not everything clicks together in the merchant of four seasons but enough did to make me recommend it to those looking for a different slice of life than you might be used to with more modern american movies fassbinder's world here is a combat between the melodrama he loves in cinema and the harsh crushing sense of that he feels personally and puts into characters that for better or worse we somehow identify with are the epps a family you know of or could you even be them who's to say it's a methodical study of tragic emptiness in the human spirit and its goals are all attained Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9615076184272766 Review: the merchant of four seasons was rainer werner fassbinder's first shot at mainstream acceptance in a turbulent career of just fifteen years he managed to create an astounding body of work in film and theater both as a performer and a creative producer actor and director although this movie might not appeal to many viewers the film has much to offer the storyline is fairly straightforward a man is from his upper middle class family due to emotional and economic problems and proves unable to control his downward spiral the merchant of four seasons is shot with a devotion to elegant detail and each set is very carefully designed and constructed every object on set seems painstakingly arranged so as to provoke layers of emotional texture many religious paintings and icons the walls of the various rooms and seem to speak to desperate quest for spiritual meaning or direction in his life much thought was given to how lighting and color were employed to contrast and enhance the drama several times during the film i the frame to marvel at the beauty of the composition i this film and the print was nearly flawless and second to none fassbinder employs his actors in an almost anti style he does everything possible to prevent the actors from reacting in a normal or manner and this creates a rather stilted effect however by doing so he injects an almost to the narrative rather than the presentation of a mundane melodrama the actors almost militant lack of forces the viewer to confront the film in a different manner fassbinder's film intentionally prevents the viewer from easily connecting with the characters' trials and tribulations you are constantly on the outside looking in this will be a disconcerting experience for many but i found it to be a unique and satisfying artistic adventure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804261922836304 Review: in fassbinder's earlier films his ideas sometimes his ability to execute them he was always a great writer but it took him some time to get his style of camera work and storytelling down pat br br the merchant of four seasons is one of fassbinder's first movie to make great use of color from the bright green in the cart to the bright red roses at the funeral a funeral in a fassbinder movie who'd have thought br br his camera work was getting there too but it was still fairly minimalist the occasional zooms seem a bit uncomfortable at times and unnatural but then again fassbinder was still coming out of his purely avant garde phase this might be because michael isn't behind the camera but instead the slightly inferior dietrich br br still this is fassbinder and you get your fix here broken dreams shown so vividly and as to alienate audience and drive them into a depressed stupor just what the doctor ordered an early classic that shows remarkable progression when compared to his first films released only 2 years prior Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9221189022064209 Review: ostensibly hans ' isolation and despair are caused by a stereotypically frigid bourgeois mother a nagging wife and a lover's rejection and despite the complex portrayal hans himself doesn't precisely make these claims the above must be a substantial part of fassbinder's thinking as well his use of freud and marx but the viewer may look no further than gender and sexism to locate the truer cause of his crushed spirit br br first it's highly unlikely that his mother's lack of love pushed him into signing up with the foreign legion it was far more likely and is in part indicated that it was a quest for adventure male camaraderie escape from the female world of mother and sister and male identity itself which both the legion and war offered br br second hans loses his successful job as a policeman because of his own sexism by falling for a at work he not only rubber prostitution as an oppressive institution but shows that he cannot even control his sexuality in a professional arena and is even willing to a desirable career br br third he commits serious verbal abuse against his wife in front of his sheep like male buddies making no distinction at all between her absence or when she shows up looking for him presence in fact he is more brutal in her presence br br a few hours later in a violent and drunken state he beats his wife in front of their daughter who intervenes on her mother's behalf the terror he in her and his daughter are palpable but both he and the audience move on with nary a whimper of conscience or protest why because his wife is cruelly characterized as both nagging and sexually promiscuous yes this this may be fassbinder's view of what capitalism does to women owned insecure and a but this hardly brutality nor fassbinder's exploitation of her in the battery scene br br and then there is this male role pressure which hans could choose to reject and protest but instead accepts he's too short for a male and too un heroic to achieve the worldly success the male role but how can these be causes of despair when he not only gains his lost love as a mistress but marries a tall woman who is considerably more attractive than himself finally hans allows harry his war to remain over his wife's convincing plea to the contrary on in their house by this decision he not only makes it clear that he is more tied to harry than to his wife but that male bonding his love of women and in the end his own life because it is harry's superior and spirit around the house that causes star to fall hans the merchant may be to a degree the victim of capitalism but more to the point he is the victim of his own allegiance to his own male identity his inability to let it go is the ultimate cause for his isolation and despair br br this is something that is lost i think not only on fassbinder but also on sister anna although only to a degree lost for anna's and fassbinder's support of her brother over her mother only goes so far she is quite insistent that only he can save himself that her support and love cannot it itself end his self loathing unfortunately she does not offer any of this same support and love for his wife who must be much more embittered than hans but who in the end is able to pick up the pieces and save herself and daughter and present a marked contrast to fall Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4462614357471466 Review: the merchant of four seasons is a film about a lack of love the film starts off with the main character hans returning from a spell in the foreign legion he returns to his mother not to be told how much she loves him or how much she's missed him but to be told that he is worthless and even worse that she would have preferred the man he went with to have come back instead it is the character's relation to women that makes this film so hateful the fact that his wife is taller than him is symbolic of his relation to the other gender he is consistently humiliated by them and it is through his relations with them that his life isn't as great as it could have been this is also shown clearly by the way he treats his wife after a drink he lost his job as a policeman through lust for a woman and even his wife a woman that is supposed to love him never really shows any affection for him even at the end his wife is more bothered about what her and her daughter will do than the state of her husband br br the merchant of four seasons is a thoroughly unpleasant film there isn't a scene in the movie where someone is happy and not only that but the movie seems to wallow in the misery of it's central characters the movie is certainly not recommended to anyone who is currently having a hard time that's for sure despite all the misery the film never steps out the bounds of reality every event in this movie can and most probably has happened and that only serves in making the movie more shocking the film is of course helmed by rainer werner fassbinder the cult german director that committed suicide in 1982 this is only my second taste of the man's work but through just two films it is easy to get an idea of the type of art that he creates both films are downtrodden and gritty yet realistic pieces of art his characterization in this movie is subtle we only ever get to know the characters through their and not through their character this is a very clever way of showing the audience that it is their surroundings that define the people in the film not the people themselves and as nearly everyone that sees the film knows what living in an urban society is like it wont difficult for the majority of people to relate to br br the merchant of four seasons is not a film that is easily forgettable the movie is high on substance and low on style and that makes for a very memorable picture and one that everyone who considers themselves to be a fan of cinema should experience it is with that in my mind that i give this film my highest recommendations it's not sweet and it's not pleasant but you will not see a more realistic portrayal of depression and this is most certainly a movie that will stay with you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795819520950317 Review: i remember seeing this movie back when it was released and i still remember the i felt when i left the cinema everything about this movie is magnificent the music is top notch and i still play the soundtrack after all these years br br i have seen this movie so many times and yet i still get to watch it again and again nicholas cage was great and whenever i see cameron dye in anything nowadays i always associate him with this movie it is too bad the rest of the cast didn't go on to greater things but maybe that is part of this film's charm br br i won't do a film school critique as i am sure all the out there can find fault if they wanted to but what i will say is that this movie defined my teenage years and still continues to influence my life over 20 years later the movie great and stirs up emotions when you watch it well it did for me and i cannot recommend it highly enough for anybody who has not yet seen it br br you either the movie or you don't those of you who it' will be rewarded with a unique movie experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886670112609863 Review: happy birthday to valley girl great soundtrack plausible story wonderful performances captures the spirit of the 80's the slang of the and the a wonderful rendition of high school life and gritty downtown from a suburban perspective br br the soundtrack contains songs by modern english josie cotton sparks josie cotton the the psychedelic men at work the flirts and br br this movie truly is romeo and juliet minus the double suicide set in 1980's los angeles julie's dad played by frederic forrest sonny anyone is hysterical as a hippie idealistic dad who wonders how he sprung such a materialistic offspring yet he doesn't judge ya dig Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828969836235046 Review: valley girl launched nicolas cage's career and was an 80's version of romeo and juliet it is a definite example of an 80's teen classic nicolas cage deborah foreman and elizabeth daily all have brilliant portrayals in this movie but it will never top fast times at ridgemont high as the ultimate 80's teen flick because if it weren't for fast times then the 80's generation of teen flicks would just be a big blow to the head that's for sure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9377201199531555 Review: a real life adventure is a great tv film for all ages the movie focuses around who wants to go on travel for gold in alaska the only person who hires her is pierce thomas madison bruce campbell what comes next for her is an adventure she will never forget this tv film was just great the acting is 1 especially by bruce campbell and and i also learned some information about the i recommend this tv film to all without hesitation it is also based on a true story br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9910756349563599 Review: brilliant and moving performances by tom courtenay and peter finch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.926815390586853 Review: this is good movie that is flawed in many ways with low production martha herself said she only had 000 dollars to work with this is a movie that i loved growing up in the midwest i remember friends and i having the nostalgia trip on this movie 10 years ago great things about this movie great cast with hungry actors and a hungry director bad points of this movie to small of a budget calling for way too much improvisation if martha had been given more money and time on this movie then the results would of been even better they should have taken the story from an early 20's prospective and not from a 15 17 year old high school stand point most of the actors actresses were in their early to mid 20's trying to play 15 17 year olds come on the music is extremely memorable and the two soundtracks get played all the time in my car the best scenes in this film take place in seedy hollywood clubs by nicolas cage's character i gave this film a high rating of 9 10 for five reasons nicholas cage's improvisational on the spot acting the camera work and angles are excellent given the budget they had and only being able to have one take of each scene the music and are captured perfectly and forever again the music is incredible and carries the story along from scene to scene and finally martha could turn a weak script unknown actors and a very very low budget and 20 days of shooting the entire movie into such a good and memorable movie is astounding Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703815579414368 Review: this is a romantic albeit cheesy movie that is one of my all time favorites it is one of the many classics of the 80's genre like pretty in pink or some kind of wonderful br br nic plays the traditional punk guy in love with the traditional valley girl julie it is a heartwarming love story that makes you root for him to win the girl in the end br br true most of the acting sucks but br br i have been in love with nic since seeing this in the theaters and have seen nearly every movie he's been in since he's really grown as an actor but it is obvious in this early movie of his that he had a lot of potential br br if you love 80's movies you will love this classic br br go rent it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756327271461487 Review: i'm glad cage changed his name from and got this part on his own light hearted no deep thought needed but a cute piece about opposites attracting though her parents are still hippies captures the voice of the early 80's the whine of the valley and the funk of the other side one can see the beginning of cage's talent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945458173751831 Review: i have to say this is my favorite movie of all time i have seen it well over 100 times actually had to buy a new copy as a result of it is what the eighties was like and what a romantic story with a few morals thrown in i highly recommend to anyone wanting to relive the high schools days again buy a copy now it is a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844970703125 Review: valley girl is an exceptionally well made film with an all around great cast even though the dialogue is a bit dated now when the movie was released it was very hip to this day i know many people teenagers included that cannot form a sentence without using the word like that is without a doubt the legacy this movie will leave a rating of 8 was given for this like most excellent movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680548906326294 Review: i've seen this movie quite a few times and each time i watch it the and funnier it becomes perhaps its the lack of research that went into nicolas cage's character's persona or just the cheesiness factor because it was such a typical eighties film nonetheless it's a cute love story with extremely funny unique characters i think it's right up there with fast times and weird science quintessential eighties flicks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751794934272766 Review: sweet rich valley girl develops crush on a punk from the alley and when her snobby friends of him she's forced to choose between her heart and her popularity very funny romantic comedy blends in elements of black comedy and '80's cheese that make this all the more fun to watch the movie not only follows the life of the valley girl and her punk but her friends too as they shop party hang out and go to the mall if the dialogue doesn't have you laughing non stop for a week the music will songs like johnny are you queer are found throughout also elizabeth daily is a funny existential character and the prom king queen speech at the end is hilarious Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8631221055984497 Review: there were a lot of dumb teenage getting sex movies of the 80s and a lot of slasher flicks but there were only a handful that were made with thought made you laugh and captured the time period right this was one of them cage is so is forman who from her bio has from the hollywood limelight i'd love to see this released on dvd with in a special version with commentaries by cage and forman thinking i know ever want to plan a true 80s movie weekend rent this sure thing and 16 candles and breakfast club it will take you back to a totally time which it seemed at the time was a lot more simple to studios time to release the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828423857688904 Review: valley girl is the definitive 1980's movie with catch phrases filtered throughout this wonderfully acted movie the characters are so convincing that you forget it is a movie and not a video of an actual day in the life of any high school usa this flick is to the 1980's what the brady bunch tv series is to the 1970's if you don't like it well then gag me with a spoon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.916074812412262 Review: this typical teenagers movie is one of the best beside the story is good the music is well accompany the movie all along br br although i do not enjoy classic movie unless it is classic and better written script this one is exceptional maybe the hair style and language should be change a bit in the 80's i believe offensive language is still rarely heard br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9477463364601135 Review: here is a movie of adventure determination heroism bravery plus it's set back in the late 1800s which makes it even more interesting it's a wonderful adventurous storyline and is wonderful at playing the wholesome confident no nonsense a great role model this is one of my favorite movies it is a movie to be watched again and again and will inspire you and your life without a doubt not only is the storyline excellent but the movie also has fabulous scenery and music and is wonderfully directed this movie is as good as gold Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800679087638855 Review: what can i say this movie has it all romance break ups rich kids punks and this is my all time favorite movie that i can recite line for line i remember when it first came out i was 14 and couldn't get in so finally got to see it on cable i was hooked wanted to move to california and be a valley girl hey i even remember the song by moon do you tried in vain for years to get the never produced soundtrack now you can find it on records Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8197245001792908 Review: nicolas cage and deborah foreman provide stunning performances in this 80's tour de force a great 80's movie akin to fast times at ridgemont high i highly recommend this movie to any child of the 80's who hasn't seen it it's a cult classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9903466105461121 Review: for the most part romance films were never my cup of tea but valley girl is one of the few romance films i not only could sit through but actually enjoy nicholas cage is great in his first role and deborah foreman is cute beyond belief there are some side stories that tend to become muddled but not enough to diminish this film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5113680362701416 Review: one of the better teen comedies to be filmed during the 80's valley girl has a young nicolas cage in a starring role deborah foreman is fun as the object of cage's desire and whatever happened to her look for veteran actors colleen camp and frederic forrest as julie's hippie parents they're quite funny Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.844819962978363 Review: we still really love the movie and soundtrack valley girl i have owned it on video for and wore out the original soundtrack i have several friends with whom i get together and we have 80's raves parties where we get together and play 80's music and run valley girl on the big screen and we're all in our 30's now we have an awesome time br br it's all in good fun like ya know Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807180166244507 Review: i just love this film it totally rocks nicolas cage looks hot and tommy does not i definitely feel that fred and randy should have had a little more time together on screen cause they're totally cool my favorite part is when he says peter piper picked a pepper i guess i did Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8525786995887756 Review: putting aside the i'm so sure s and totally s this is one of the sweetest and lifelike romances portrayed on film deborah foreman where is she now as julie and nicolas cage as randy are as classic as romeo and juliet tony and maria jake and samantha you can't help but fall in love with them plus the soundtrack the sparks the the flirts and of course modern english is also outstanding for fans of films about young love i'd equally recommend the recent film all the real girls by david gordon green Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969814658164978 Review: i remember seeing this film when i was 13 years old and i fell in love with it and i was a big fan of the film and the characters i adored my favorite character was stacey because she made me laugh when she showed no interest in fred cameron dye who really liked her and i was hoping that in the end that they would get together then her boring boyfriend christopher murray because he ignored her and hung out with his friends i love the cast and the story i always love the part when fred try to get together with stacey and i always remember when he chased her around the car but it was so good i'll always remember cherish that in my teen years now that i am 33 years old and i picked up my copy on dvd and will look forward seeing it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9620704650878906 Review: 20 years later and this movie still has echoes of its greatness floating around never has a movie surpassed valley girl's incredible soundtrack the movie completely the 80's to such a perfect degree that it could only be realized this many years later nicolas cage at his best a movie that just has so much character to it that it makes you realize how sad hollywood has become as far as quality goes the special edition dvd is loaded with tons of extras and well worth it to purchase it as you'll have plenty of material to through for sure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527860879898071 Review: this gem captures early 80's life brilliantly as a grad boy br br myself i must say that valley girl along with fast times at br br ridgemont high stands out as the class of the teen sex film br br genre the characters are accurate of the era the br br vapid mall chicks pseudo punk rebels jocks are all br br represented here br br i have seen this over ten times now the music in the film was top br br notch unfortunately these tunes could were never as popular in br br their era as those by arena like journey or br br before the soundtrack existed i searched out records br br and tapes it was the 80's after all of josie cotton sparks br br and modern english br br this movie deserves respect it isn't just a good 80's teen flick it is br br a great film period Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840108752250671 Review: while boris is off to fight in war against the germans for his mother russia his beloved veronika marries his conniving cousin mark in a moment of weakness shortly after her parents were killed in an air raid over moscow through various trials and veronika will await word or letter from boris no matter how long it takes holding hope that he will return to her br br powerful piece of film making boasts simply incredible photographic work by cinematographer sergei some of the many magnificently framed moving shots include the scene where the camera follows veronika through a crowd of loved ones saying goodbye to each other as she rushes through the mob of bodies to say goodbye to boris and doesn't quite reach him even as we watch boris looking into the swarm without luck the sequence after the air raid where veronika walks up the standing stairs up the destroyed building she once called home and the scene where mark makes his lustful move on veronika as another air raid continues just outside the building as wind the curtains and flashes of light inside are just two of many examples where sergei shows his genius at framing images that will last forever on film but without the power and tragedy of the story regarding how war can forever shape the destiny of a couple who dearly deeply love each other this film couldn't hold up with the beauty of the visual alone together however we're left with an amazing film simply a haunting masterpiece from the soviet union after stalin breathed his last breath i feel honored just have such a great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854492545127869 Review: this is the essence of the early eighties the the credit card machines the food the punk hair color the soundtrack i am in love with this movie this sweet intelligent romeo juliet teen flick is instantly addictive br br martha is one of my favorite directors she really employs her actors like john hughes and steven so check out joy of sex and real genius the soundtracks for valley girl are great if you can find a copy of the film buy it it's out of print and very hard to come by Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780437350273132 Review: i really liked this movie it totally reminds me of my high school days the soundtrack is awesome i am a huge nic cage fan and this is my favorite movie that he is in i love the storyline it is a total love story against the odds kind of thing i think anyone who graduated in the early eighties 1980 1984 should see the movie it totally brought back memories of high school for me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760127663612366 Review: this movie is one of my all time favorite movies and is what made me a lifelong nicolas cage fan back in the mid 80's i taped this movie when were impossible to do this with and would watch it over and over nicolas cage is just brilliant here and he looks wonderful and has no affecting acting see peggy sue got married to know what i mean about that i measure all his performances against this one he was so perfectly cast as the cool punk guy with the edgy friends the music was great the the modern english men at work whenever i hear melt with you i am taken back to the finale of this movie br br what ever happened to his cute costar deborah foreman and his hysterical friend cameron dye certainly took a different turn than nicolas interestingly the slutty friend elizabeth daily ended up being the voice of tommy from the rugrats she is billed as e g daily for that horrid show bizarre br br if you want to take a great trip back to the 80's watch this movie it is definitely a classic like totally Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893196821212769 Review: but perhaps you have to have grown up in the 80's to truly appreciate this movie if you love the early 80's this is definitely a must see also one of the best soundtracks ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875823259353638 Review: it was 1983 and i was 13 i watched valley girl on hbo one night when my parents were working after it ended i wanted to talk with someone about it immediately turns out my best friend watched it too and it became our favorite movie every weekend after that we watched it until we could recite it we woke her parents up late at night laughing hysterically we began to worship the main character julie played by the beautiful deborah foreman i am not saying this is a great classic although it is for me personally and i understand that the whole valley girl talk becomes annoying but that was the 80's but deep down at the heart of the movie it is a love story and a familiar but good one girl meets boy and there are sparks from both sides an instant connection julie's friends don't like him he doesn't fit in doesn't go to their school doesn't have money they like her better with her ex boyfriend the football player even though he is a jerk she makes the ultimate sacrifice her own happiness for her friends' happiness and she has these really cool supportive hippie parents it is one of nicholas cage's first movies and his first starring role one minute he is absolutely hilarious and the next incredibly touching and romantic his friend fred is pretty funny too if you were a teenager in the 80's you will love this movie or at the very least it will bring back memories it is no longer my favorite movie but it is still one of my favorites probably in my top 10 i am eagerly awaiting it's release on dvd if they ever release it you can go to deborah website to sign a petition to get it released on dvd and there are 2 soundtracks from the movie that are must if you like 80's music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847833514213562 Review: valley girl will always hold a special place in my heart i would say this is certainly the best of the 80's teen sex comedies but that is a back handed compliment this is a good movie period it is very specific in time and place nearly twenty years later this is a marvelous snapshot yet its story remains timeless this is just romeo and juliet minus the death after all nicolas cage is wonderful showing all the early promise that it turns out he has squandered on overblown action deborah foreman is the revelation of this movie and i can't believe she didn't go on to have a bigger career someone her quick this is and than most films of the genre the requisite nudity seems thrown in by obligation and while not groundbreaking it certainly is nice to see this kind of movie that respects its characters and doesn't its shallow young girls for having fun even crew of best friends misguided by peer pressure are never presented as villains indeed her friend stacy forced to w cage's friend fred has a good time despite her protests and makes out w fred in the backseat this will take you back to the early 80's if you were there but it holds up quite well today warning to those unfamiliar with the movie do not watch one of seemingly continual of it go rent it in its unedited glory otherwise you are missing some of the movies' most potent time specific dialogue and one can't write about valley girl and not mention the soundtrack of great 80's tunes most of them by one hit wonders which are not only integral to the sense of time and place in this movie but thematically well chosen see it awesome little flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778066277503967 Review: this film is the most romantic in years david duchovny is superb make you cry smile and dream minnie driver and james belushi are very good too but david is don´t miss the opportunity to see this little film and fall in love with bob and grace run don´t walk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9463436603546143 Review: i don't normally go out of my way to watch romantic comedy and maybe i will in the future after seeing return to me the plot was simple and no secret after the publicity you don't have to be einstein to guess what will happen after the first 15 minutes what you can do is relax and let the cast take you into a world where the chemistry abounds and the good guys win and you can just laugh and have a good time i love this movie and have the dvd on order Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9376782178878784 Review: hunt scores a coup with her directorial debut minnie driver and david duchovny have that something called chemistry sure the plot is unlikely but that doesn't stop one from enjoying this film carroll does a great job as grace's grandfather other great character actors play his card buddies jim belushi is hilarious as the down to earth husband of megan part of the extended family br br faith family and marriage are respected a few sexual references and words are used but in context and with gentle humor br br and in the background that wonderful dean martin tune return to me br br recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629838466644287 Review: this movie is very well done although the ending is given away too early in the film the four elderly men in the restaurant are what makes this film fun to watch minnie driver is a very talented actress and comes across wonderfully on screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495055675506592 Review: in my review just submitted i referred to the young actress lead as when it should have been veronika i was so involved with character and the action i guess that i wasn't that concerned with names anyway she and the film are brilliant as i said the cinematography and the director's use of montage are worthy of eisenstein and his cameraman the production design is top notch the placement of actors in the foreground middle ground and background within any given mise en scene is worthy of study stunning memorable camera movement and an ending that has an emotional punch that leaves hollywood films far behind gee heroic self sacrifice instead of walking into the rainbow thanks again john hart Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8974525332450867 Review: this movie is sweet not cloying just warm spirited and kind i found it only mildly funny and the premise is wildly improbable but the characters are so charming especially minnie driver's that they had my full attention right from the beginning and soon had my affection too br br bonnie hunt has done a great job in her directing debut and a good job with the writing as well i highly recommend this movie and will see it again i'm sure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818772077560425 Review: i think the romance of this movie helps couples develop a deeper appreciation for each other although i saw one goof in the early part of the movie it was fairly well done the plot can make you cry if you think about the situation enough i loved it watched it twice already and highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836714863777161 Review: i will start by saying i have always been a bonnie hunt fan she always adds life to any character she plays and she did a wonderful job in her directorial debut br br i have to admit this is a chick flick but keeping that in mind it is a wonderful story it touches on many emotions and elicits all sorts of reactions br br this film depicts real life like people with real life like situations tho i have to the coincidence that is the major part of the film br br it's a love story not just of a man and a woman but the love of family friends and loved ones past even pets br br i really enjoyed it well worth the rental or the purchase Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831365942955017 Review: this film is great well written and very entertaining david duchovny shows once again that he is much more than fox mulder and the performances by the old men are funny as can be old married folks like me will appreciate the connection between two hearts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655903577804565 Review: there are so many positive reviews on return to me that my opinion is not necessary to encourage you to watch this movie however i feel the need to express my admiration for this unique movie bonnie hunt has proved that she is not only an exceptional actress but also a marvelous director and script writer this movie has everything and is full of humanity tenderness sense of humor don't miss it don't wait any longer and regarding the poor reviews don't pay any attention some viewers forget that this type of movies have to be watched with your heart not only with your eyes if some viewers prefer notting hill or you've got mail that's their mistake for me return to me is a true gem an unforgettable movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6887626647949219 Review: this movie is so cool it told me to enjoy every moment in life to its i think that bonnie hunt jerry maguire writes well and i am so happy that she gave aging actors opportunity to have such big roles in the movie that is really neat in a society that worships wealth health and youth it was nice to see a movie about normal people the movie reminded me a lot of while you were sleeping which i really love if you don't like this movie you should work on your sensitivity skills br br favorite quotes megan i'm just saying for safety don't shave your legs because then you definitely won't let it go too far grace briggs megan it's a first date megan i married a first date i'm sure you plan on being level headed but once you're in the moment the male brain seems i don't know everything they say suddenly seems brilliant hairy legs are your only link to reality favorite scenes megan good will hunting riding her bike all the scenes in the garden the conversation and among the grandpa and friends in the restaurant please do not miss this movie it will warm up your heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746273756027222 Review: this is a true feel good movie full of genuine sweetness and admirable people although the premise requires a significant suspension of disbelief it is worth the trouble to do so the director writers and actors truly convey what it feels like to be in love Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5142270922660828 Review: i love this movie at first i didn't expect much of this movie since i didn't hear anyone talk about it and it seemed like it went on video soon after it had just opened in the theatres i also didn't think david and minnie would make a good on screen couple i've expected a lot out of on screen couples since i saw you've got mail and sleepless in seattle with tom hanks and meg ryan personally i think richardson should've played part and vice versa i don't know i just think should've stayed in the movie longer with david they seemed perfect for each other but it just figures that in a movie the girl next door always gets the guy like in while you were sleeping i was very wrong though this movie was fantastic everything was done brilliantly bonnie hunt did a great job of directing the lines were perfect with the wise cracks everywhere br br warning spoilers ahead br br i love how everything intertwined with each other for example in the beginning elizabeth and bob were talking about going to italy and in the end bob meets grace in italy sydney the ape doing the hand thing with grace like he had done with elizabeth is an example too br br notice spoilers end now br br one thing i didn't like about the movie was it was a little well i just don't think a man could get over his wife in a year when she was the only woman he had ever been with his entire life you'd think he'd himself from the world for years before even coming out of his house to talk someone instead he goes on a blind date a year later and falls instantly in love with a woman he's never seen in his life but feels a connection with br br over all it was a splendid movie it had me crying two or three times and it had me laughing countless times the scene in the restaurant with picky date for water was hilarious it is definitely up there with great romantic comedies like you've got mail sliding doors and while you were sleeping br br go rent it today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502025842666626 Review: return to me is a charming gem of a movie with an absolutely star studded cast who can go wrong with this modern day fairy tale it also includes many many jokes written by the funny girl herself bonnie hunt who wrote and directed this film david duchovny is also very good showing a different approach then from his alter ego mulder on my favourite show the x files a great date movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851183891296387 Review: this movie doesn't have any pretense at being great art which is good but it is a well written script with well developed characters and solid acting i think if i wrote it i could do without the drama surrounding the wife but it wasn't distracting enough to detract from the main story concerning minnie driver's character i think that all too often hollywood abandons an attempt at real quality writing to try and inject more visual drama when with an adult themed movie such as this the emotional type of drama is all that's really needed and probably more believable too overall it's a very well done offering and well worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974941611289978 Review: this film is undoubtedly one of the greatest landmarks in history of cinema by seeing this film we can only notice that world cinema in 1950s had such a purely humanistic such a strong and adequate use of sound image montage and almost religious admiration of ethical choices in human life cinema was then not only one form of arts it was much higher than ordinary life and it gave many people hope to live after the tragic war it is said that even was moved and cried that such a work of art can appear only once in 100 years audience that time was also different i read that after seeing kurosawa's live in its first release young couple quietly told each other it is a good film isn't it i think contemporary cinema though technically developed and opened some new narrative perspective has lost the most important reliance of audience was once really the most popular art from and unlike modern fine arts and contemporary music gave millions of people hope and ideals in this point of view must be in the pantheon of classics of all the time as city light and la Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.97012859582901 Review: gracie minnie driver a woman in her late twenties is on a waiting list for a heart transplant bob david duchovny has just had the tragedy of losing his wife in an automobile accident one can guess the outcome gracie receives wife's heart although they have no knowledge of each other yet a year later gracie is feeling like a new person while bob is just beginning to think about his social life when a friend sets him up on a blind date bob finds himself interested in the waitress gracie at the restaurant where the date occurs they begin to see each other how long will it be before the truth and what will be the consequences this lovely funny and touching movie is one of the best romantic comedies ever constructed the two stars dazzle as the couple only heaven could bring together and the supporting cast of bonnie hunt jim belushi and carroll o'connor are just marvelous as well taking place near chicago the neighborhood setting is likewise charming and beautiful let's make that for the costumes and script if you know someone who goes ga ga over love stories you will be in their good graces forever if you introduce him or her to this fine movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752095341682434 Review: i saw this movie a years ago and was literally swept away by it so charming and so very romantic david duchovny and ms driver have chemistry that is so hot you will need to take off a layer of clothing the supporting cast is 100 top notch just watching o'connor and robert loggia play off one another is pure poetry bonnie hunt and jim and a wonderful team and some of the films most charming moments are when they are on the screen like jim belushi screaming at his children to go to sleep forever or him dancing in the kitchen this film made we wish i knew people like that in my own life not to mention what woman does not want david duchovny for a boyfriend Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8138606548309326 Review: awesome movie great combination of talents i'm a huge fan of david duchovny and he is outstanding in this movie i would love to see him in more movies of this nature his talents are definitely under used and has so much more to offer besides agent mulder although i'm a huge fan of that series too anyway i want to see more of him he is easily the cary grant of our generation if you haven't seen this movie you must great love story that shows love never dies it's with you forever minnie driver is great and how can you go wrong with a cast containing mr o'connor and mr loggia and mr belushi this movie didn't get any type of awards nod but deserved one great job bonnie hunt by the way the soundtrack is great too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877730011940002 Review: especially considering i can count on one hand the romantic comedy films i have ever enjoyed br br minnie driver is very good as the heart transplant patient who has a mysterious connection to recently deceased wife i can think of several awful films which have used this story line i think there was an movie with jane seymour this film however is a keeper br br duchovny is sympathetic and the scenes with his dog are cute and sad the dog misses his deceased wife all of his friends want him to find a replacement and there is an amusing scene where he is on a blind date and driver is the waitress his date is horrible and he finds himself intrigued by minnie driver br br o'connor is also good in one of his last roles as the grandfather bonnie hunt and james belushi this is the only film i have liked him in round out the comedy aspect of the film br br this is a good film because the story works it is not overly romantic and does not insult the audience's intelligence highly recommended 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9931521415710449 Review: a delightful and wonderful film which has entered my pantheon of great romantic comedies in many ways it's even better than when harry met sally it wears well on viewing and re viewing the cast is excellent and both david duchovny and minnie driver give us really believable characters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844676852226257 Review: i must admit that i didn't get around to seeing this movie in the theater as it was released at the beginning of a summer blockbuster season this cute little film couldn't help but get a bit lost in the shadow of multi million dollar special effects movies could it br br return to me has a lovely and simple story at its core and is extremely well directed and written by bonnie hunt who has been in a number of major pictures as an actress herself along with this one the charming story is beautifully woven with clever comedy and brought to life with superb performances by veteran as well as younger actors br br to those who say that david duchovny hasn't really had a good shot at breaking out of his fox mulder mold i agree i've seen his other film work and is by far the best thing he could have done for himself minnie driver is simply beautiful charming funny and lively in her role as grace br br outside of these two leads however you are surrounded by grace's close knit family and friends jim belushi is an absolute stitch bonnie hunt is a stable and real life force i cannot however go without mentioning the talents of robert loggia and the dearly departed carroll o'connor ironically i watched this film again on dvd only the day before he passed away this was his last film and he gave a performance that an actor of his calibre could certainly be proud to leave as the finale to a great career br br overall return to me turned what would have still been just a fun love story and grew it into a film that has become one of my favorites take the time rent this one it's well worth the effort Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741742014884949 Review: this particular film was one that i wanted to see in theaters but never got around to it when i finally rented it in the summer of 2001 i enjoyed it so much that i went out and bought the dvd soon after bonnie hunt and don lake did a wonderful job with the screenplay and are wonderful to listen to on the audio commentary that is included on the dvd they did a great job in creating characters that you really care about i really felt a whirlwind of emotions watching this film including sadness anxiety and joy the film also does a great job in showing the importance of family a rarity in film today which is a reflection of the director bonnie hunt based on the comments she made on the dvd david duchovny showed me here that there is life beyond fox mulder giving a wonderful performance with some pretty poignant scenes i highly recommend that you give this movie a viewing i am really thankful to the creators of this film they have given me a wonderful piece of cinematic viewing that i will recommend to all my friends i have seen a lot of movies over the years and it is very rare that i come away with such a feeling of satisfaction after watching a film i will watch this time and time again for years to come return to me reminds me that there are still out there that know how to sincerely please their movie audiences thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707051515579224 Review: this is one of those movies that has everything in it i don't think i would get tired of seeing it hopefully more movies like this one will be made in the future the casting was perfect in all respects in a sense the song sung by i never got to say goodbye is the song come to life you will most definitely laugh and cry throughout the entire scenario for sure i'm just surprised that i had never seen it before this past weekend i think that it's positively worth seeing and your heart will be glowing it would be nice to up with your honey a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy being in the presence of each other there is so much heart and emotion at times you honestly don't know where to turn you will know exactly how the character feels true family expression is available all the way through in fact at times you'll even think you are part of that family or they a part of yours see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813871383666992 Review: i watched this movie again yesterday with a 20 year old from my office ok it was the quiet day after thanksgiving and we both loved it i love the unique plot david duchovny david allen greer and the way the dog keeps waiting at the door isn't part of each of us just like that dog after someone we love dies br br i also love the old folks at the restaurant they remind me of some of the older people around southern new england where your ethnic group is a very important topic of discussion and i love the wedding at the end br br minnie driver is great in this movie and bonnie hunt should have won an award for everything br br bonnie make more movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9424532055854797 Review: i love this movie br br this beautiful charming love story drew me in immediately with its lovable characters and heart warming romance i became so attached to the characters throughout the film that i felt as if i knew them personally the storyline is very enchanting and it brought me to tears in several touching moments duchovny and driver have a very cute relationship that you can't help getting involved in this one's worth watching more than once and showing to all your friends i'm just curious why wasn't this a big hit br br i give this a 10 out of 10 spectacular film and this is coming from a guy who thinks that 9 out of 10 movies aren't even worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628971815109253 Review: i watched this movie on tcm last night all excited expectation having last seen it twice in its memorable 1957 release in toronto i told my wife who hadn't seen it before to watch for the thrilling long tracking shot no cuts where veronika is seen on a bus on her way to find her boris in a hand held frame that certainly the modern the shot then pulls back up and cranes pun unintended over the street as she exits the bus and among the tanks to cross the road then i remember that no cuts we follow her up close to the fence as she peers through anxiously looking for him but does not find him but we do continue to follow veronika as she searches the faces of recruits and their emotionally women all extras and each one a gem of riveting behavior how one wonders did and his cameraman set up this extraordinary sequence but what did i see in this version after crossing the street dodging the tanks the scene abruptly ended and cut back to scenes at the apartment before continuing to the soldiers and their families at the fence seems to me that this film was not only restored but also re edited what a downer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8591738939285278 Review: i saw this movie with my mother and i loved it it was such a sweet story not to mention funny because of the supporting cast they never make movies like this ever my favorite part is when grace minnie driver finds out about her boyfriend's wife's death and that she has the deceased wife's heart and she screams what was god thinking i do believe everyone no matter who you believe in has thoughts like that once in awhile but while it's very sappy it just might make you believe in true love and destiny for once and for all sigh br br the comedic timing between bonnie hunt and jim belushi will just make you crack up especially in the aforementioned scene it's terrible and yet so funny they make a good pair and i hope to see them again in something soon 10 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828684329986572 Review: i love this movie it has everything bonnie hunt did a fantastic job co writing directing and co starring in this film david duchovny is just plain hot and minnie driver is as cute as ever combine all that talent with david allen grier carol o'connor robert loggia richardson and jim belushi you have a oscar worthy movie i'm surprised they didn't get one if you haven't seen it go rent the dvd watch it once then put directors commentary on bonnie hunt is fabulous Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428404569625854 Review: my two daughters ages 11 and 13 and i were lucky enough to see a screening of this movie last night we were all pleasantly surprised to see how entertaining and funny this movie was david duchovny was very appealing as the male lead and minnie driver gave her usually competent performance some of the scenes are laugh out loud funny especially one scene minnie driver has with a fellow transplant i liked the fact that it was a movie that i could watch with my children and i wasn't embarrassed by any scene whatsoever everyone in the movie theater was laughing and enjoying themselves thumbs up bonnie hunt Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.885083019733429 Review: when i saw the trailer for this film i said out loud to no one in particular this film is going to bomb i also said that about the matrix and look at what happened there now i am not a box office guru by any stretch but i usually have a pretty good gut about what is going to be good and what is going to really suck in this case i was blinded by my complete and utter apathy towards david let me put it to you a different way i don't like his as a person from what i have read of him in interviews he is unbelievably pre madonna like and he is full of himself considering all he has done is x files or as an actor playing god was a really poor film but he came off thinking that for some reason he deserved big bucks on the big screen but i am happy to say that even though those things may still be true about the man return to me is delightful and has it's heart in the right place bonnie hunt has directed a beautiful story and she has told it with class and grace this is one of the most romantic films i have seen and even though it may seem to be a bit sad and maudlin in its premise give it a chance and you will be hooked br br it has to be said and this pains me to do so that the reason this film works so well is because of the story and the cast and driver are so wonderful and believable here that i honestly wanted to cry along with them there is one particularly powerful scene when comes home after his wife has died and he down on the floor of his house as it always does the family dog looks to the door to wait for his wife to come walking in she doesn't and with his shirt collar still stained with blood rob tells him that she is not coming home ever he then calls the dog over to him and they seem to share a cry together the dog lets out a small moan and then rob cries and this is one of the most realistic moments of pain i have ever seen in any character in any movie you can feel his pain and at that moment i forgot i was watching an actor that i generally don't like and i felt that i was watching someone that i knew the loss of his beloved this is powerful stuff br br another strength of the film is the supporting cast bonnie hunt has combined an ethnic melting pot of irish and italian characters that share a common bond they share a pub called italian pub that is a delicious name all by itself and heading the scale of cultures is carol o'connor and robert loggia these are two proud old men that love their homeland but love their granddaughter and niece i think it is respectively and that is the character played by minnie driver this scenario is ripe for comedy and hunt doesn't miss anything here br br bonnie hunt and james belushi also share some funny moments together as the middle aged married couple and belushi gets top points as he accepts humility gracefully and shows off his ample of a stomach for laughs with his family consisting of three or four kids there is very little time for him and the wife to have quality time and again hunt handles this with perfect elegance br br this is a wonderful story of finding true love knowing how lucky you are to have true love and the power of friendship and family return to me is a wonderful romance and even though i still don't have a great admiration for david i have to admit that he was perfect in this role and i could not picture anyone else playing his character he was sensitive and believable and the movie was good because of him not just because of him but he sure added to the flavour br br if you are a sucker for a good romance and you want a good cry then this is the film for you br br 8 5 out of 10 i will see anything that bonnie hunt puts out with her in the director's chair Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690901637077332 Review: i just watched this move for the 5th or 6th time and am still in love with it it still makes me cry and sing and worry and celebrate br br i almost wrote bonnie hunt a letter to tell her how much i love it david grief scene is so real minnie driver is so natural and honest my favorite line is when duchovny says i miss elizabeth but i ache for grace oh man i'm crying just thinking about it also bonnie hunt and jim belushi are the perfect chicago area couple i know them i swear i'm related to them i'm sure br br this movie is in my three times a year rotation i'd watch it once a week but i'm afraid i'd get too used to it i always want to make it a special day when i watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8676202297210693 Review: return to me is a movie you will want to own it is a story of inspiration and family love that appeals to all ages the story though seemingly impossible aspires to divine intervention when a man looses his wife in a tragic accident and finds that love again in the woman who receives his wife's heart david duchovny and minnie driver give warm hearted performances as the to be lovers who meet by chance but the real story lies in the friends and family around them who love and support them in times of trial carol o'connor as minnie driver's grandfather is authentic in every scene bonnie hunt as the friend whose wit and underlines minnie as a is funny yet warm in the scenes especially with james belushi as her husband classic scenes and writing makes this story so enjoyable and touching to watch over and over again thank you for making a movie that demonstrates families and friends as close knit caring people who love each other through difficult times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798653721809387 Review: as a non im not going to comment on the great mans theory which changed the world 150 years ago safe to say science is based on evidence religion is based on blind faith nuff said there then br br the film was produced by the bbc and to be honest it could quite easily have been shown on television while the acting is superb the film itself isn't really worthy of a full blown cinema release that said if it reaches a wider audience this way then so be it but i have seen many period style dramas on bbc tv and they were well up to the finished standard of this just don't expect too much of a big budget thrill ride when going to see it br br in some ways i found the movie almost going out on a limb to to religious while it a good sense of tension the whole way through i couldn't help wanting it to get to the publication of the origin of species much quicker than it actually did you'll wait right until the end for that and it seemed to dwell much more than i was ever aware on darwin's struggle with himself and his wife emma portraying him almost as some kind of insane lunatic at times which is hardly true there are many other errors and facts missing in relation to the real story of the lead up to the publication of origin too but the whole premise of the movie focuses almost entirely on the difficulty darwin faced with the book and a small portion on the death of his beloved daughter annie this gives the film its most moving scene where annie passes away as she asks one final time to hear darwin tell her the story of a captive which died of though you'll probably feel a bigger connection with the in that scene than with darwin's daughter br br with the early controversy apparently surrounding the movie in the usa it will work well to promote it and ensure many more people will get to see it but to be honest there is actually very little in it that insults any mythical its hardly headline news about a theory that has been around 150 years after all but as fundamental christians and many other religions which we're all well aware of like to wave a or two whenever possible i guess this movie is as good excuse as any personally i cant see what all the fuss is about but maybe they're just around Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7281797528266907 Review: last year was the anniversary of charles darwin's birth and the anniversary of the publication of the origin of species so it's fitting that jon creation got released the movie focuses on the period of darwin's paul bettany life while he was writing his famous work and the mild strain that it put on his family life br br i guess that the movie overplayed darwin's tension with his religious wife emma jennifer connelly and his guilt over his deceased daughter annie but i still like the thought of darwin's theory working like a karate chop on religious dogma as it was the us was one of the last countries in which creation found a distributor due to the evolution debate yes it's still going on br br all in all this isn't a masterpiece but i recommend it the same way that i recommend inherit the wind i hope that one day the evolution debate won't be an issue if this film helps put the debate to rest then more power to everyone in the movie also starring martha west jeremy northam toby jones and benedict Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759970903396606 Review: as this movie unfolds you start to feel the of human existence if you carry with you questions inner wars unsolved puzzles about the meaning of life then you will feel this movie with every of your body charles darwin begins a war with an utterly predictable ending war with god his theories resemble the fact that god has nothing to do with mankind has nothing to do with the amazing world that we live in savage harsh ironic and chaotic this words surround the mind of the character thrown into an universe of material truth who slowly pushes hope for god out from his mind nevertheless the movie as charles darwin still sees wonder and beauty beyond god in the universe of infinite evolution Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.899356484413147 Review: i have read reviews of this film that found it and i am at a loss to understand why this should be so from the beginning i found it a remarkable experience and a complete joy to watch br br spoiler the opening titles a beautiful visual of the process and this introduces the story with a serene and sweeping style the film isn't about the process itself though it concerns charles darwin's struggle with his conscience his love for his wife his deceased daughter and his search for truth br br the appearances of his daughter are the of a tormented mind that knows it has killed god the daughter is an adult making adult comments about his work and torturing darwin with personal doubts was he in some way responsible for her death husband and wife in real life paul bettany and jennifer connelly give truly wonderful performances as charles and emma darwin as does martha west as annie size and awkward give darwin's character a genuine sense of reality whilst connelly seems very comfortable with her english accent and occasionally somewhat severe persona br br it's easy to misunderstand the times in which this film resides the grip that religion had on society and the inner struggles that a man like darwin must have endured to seek the truth in what he witnessed science and religion have always been awkward and although it didn't cost him his life as it did with so many earlier men and women science put a barrier between husband and wife fact and faith this film portrays that barrier supremely well br br i give creation ten stars because i think it's beautiful profound superbly well acted and a genuine no extraneous required look at one of the world's true geniuses br br what seems obvious to everyone today well almost everyone see bill wonderful was hidden for the truth once it was discovered was undoubtedly painful for many creation examines that pain and the realisation that we are all that we possess br br a wonderful cinematic experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876008033752441 Review: if you believe that any given war movie can make you really feel the war you need to see called the cranes are flying in english it tells the story of veronika and boris who are in love on the verge of wwii they are walking along the waterfront watching the cranes fly by when the war starts boris is promptly sent off to war veronika hides out with a family and ends up marrying the son whom she does not love boris meanwhile continues through the countryside fighting the nazis and experiencing all the horrors of war until he he runs out of energy when veronika working in a military hospital receives this news she refuses to accept it until body arrives home on one of the trains simultaneously the radio announces that germany has and the allied powers have won the war the soviet union lost 27 million citizens but it's the start of a new era br br this movie did a very good job showing the human impact of the war not only in the battlefield but also how it affected the civilian population this is definitely a movie that everyone should see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855600595474243 Review: i believe the reason this movie did not get the recognition it deserves is because of the many of darwin pro and con i would say the real man is depicted here without he is what he is although the movie is but a snapshot of the man the technique of storytelling expanded his life far beyond the years touched on in the movie this is deep movie a pondering of modern life and the way we think and can provoke a study into the man whose thoughts and other who used him have certainly affected our lives there are some movies that the historical context is so great that it is the primary job of the actors to stay out of the way the history carried the day and the actors did their job good work to them i say Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764812588691711 Review: real life husband and wife paul bettany and jennifer connelly star in creation which recounts the period of charles darwin's life prior to the publication of on the origin of species in his infamous world changing on evolution and natural selection darwin's research created an enormous rift a between the believers of his day and scientists he was said at the time to be going to war against god and even to have killed god br br the film revolves around darwin's life with his wife and four children jennifer connelly is excellent as his extremely devout and loving wife a revealing scene at the beginning when she leads the dinner table in prayer and charles fails to say is foreshadowing of what will follow and of the stark differences between the two she is convinced that he will be eternally damned and bring misfortune to their family by rejecting god br br darwin is torn between his strong love for his wife her faith and his even stronger reason there are beautiful moments of him observing animals their behaviors and the sequences that make up their lives explaining of selection to his children the first born annie having a very morbid curiosity we see him interacting with england's first jenny playing with it as if it were a child her every look and action br br annie the eldest child later dies and charles becomes haunted by her death having been closest to her in my opinion this part was too long bizarre and drawn out i did not like the trippy scenes where he seems to be losing his mind and is pursued by the ghost of his daughter shouting and ranting although charles thinks that his wife blames him for her fatal sickness she very says the truth is if i knew then what i know now i would marry you tomorrow their bond is solid and despite tremendous differences of belief br br when charles finishes his manuscript he hands his wife the final copy telling her she can burn it if she does not agree she stays up reading it nights on end and finally presents him with a package the book ready to be sent to its publisher in the end reason and perhaps love as well triumph as he makes an accomplice out of his adversary br br it is fascinating that darwin received a full christian burial at abbey proof that his ground breaking ideas were seen as controversial of course but were already then recognized as vital knowledge for the advancement of the human race br br the movie definitely draws heavily on darwin's family life its joys and its troubles i happened to like this aspect but said it was like watching a documentary on i quote hitler's passion for ping pong this is true in some respects and i can't disagree with his desire to have learned more about charles darwin's theories from this film than we do it remains nevertheless a well executed and acted period drama br br my rating 7 7 total score 14 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864206314086914 Review: paul bettany did a great role as the tortured father whose favorite little girl dies tragically of disease for that he deserves all the credit however the movie was mostly about exactly that keeping the adventures of darwin as he gathered data for his theories as incomplete stories told to children and skipping completely the regarding his ideas br br two things bothered me terribly the soundtrack with its whiny sound practically shoving sadness down the throat of the viewer and the movie trailer showing some beautiful sceneries the musings of him and his wife and the enthusiasm of his best friends as they prepare for a battle against blind faith thus the movie completely br br to put it bluntly if one were to remove the scenes of the movie trailer from the movie the result would be a non family drama about a little child dying and the hardships of her parents as a result clearly not what i expected from a movie about darwin albeit the movie was beautifully interpreted Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8776785731315613 Review: this is definitely a touching movie and a great expression of charles personal struggle the movie is not only about his struggle to get his book the origin of species published but also his relationship with his oldest daughter his daughter was at start the only person in his family to approve of his views something that she as well had to pay for more than him at times br br now this is not an propaganda film as a matter of fact i think it managed to stay very neutral a hard thing to do in my opinion of course it does not the way the characters was treated by the church quite the opposite actually if you need me to use the big words to shed light on this film it will be liked by and alike but goes away from the movie talks about evolution and that's it br br paul bettany as charles darwin was incredible of course we all may think of darwin as that old man with the funny beard but this movie centers around the man in his late 20's early 30's jennifer connelly emma darwin is great as always but the actor who impressed me was martha west as annie darwin daughter definitely on of the best child actors of the decade the story is about darwin and his daughter and it is beautifully acted br br except for a few jumps in time that was momentarily confusing the production of this film is pretty flawless some scenes were darwin observes nature is just marvelous and is almost like taken out of a high production national geographic documentary br br i must admit though i'm not quite sure of why they chose creation as the title i doubt it is an irony the movie is too respectful for that well i'm sure there's a meaning too it just don't let it scare you away br br i give this movie a 9 10 this is truly a great tribute to charles darwin and please give it a chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792221188545227 Review: wow fantastic film in my opinion i wasn't expecting it to be this good i was captivated from start to finish it's a very well made and educational film that really gives us a fascinating insight into the trials darwin had to go through in order to convey his ideas to the world his life as he writes origin of the species fighting both personal demons as well as the ignorant society of the time in order to do so he struggles hard with his mind body and soul as personal matters get to breaking point and even his family seems to slip away whilst the rest of the world stand against him as he knows that his findings literally shake the very of their lives culture and meaning of existence it's a subtle movie not over exaggerated in any way in that typical hollywood way this is a bbc produced british film yet thankfully very powerful in meaning and this is thanks to the amazing well directed scenes as well as the superb acting by bettany connelly acts as more of a light supporting role but i did enjoy her in this and she's as good as to be expected as always her chemistry alongside her husband was definitely strong and endearing you could feel the connection and their real life husband wife bond definitely shines through their performances but the star of the show is definitely bettany and he does a brilliant job a very touching performance i both understood and with him as he his own degrading health and impending insanity to try to understand what he has uncovered and come to terms with what it all really is and means as he found his thinking contradict his feelings and found himself losing it all including his wife who of course was a firm believer in religion and a strict christian whilst he was in the realm of science two worlds which could not see eye to eye so their relationship was at stake too br br anyway a really very good well acted emotional drama and dare i say i did shed a tear during the tragic climax which was truly heartbreaking as well as beautifully poignant and moving the film is symbolic and very intellectually artistic as well in fact i can't wait to watch it again as there was a lot to take in first time round which i missed easily one of the best films i've seen this year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848732948303223 Review: i saw this film on at the film festival br br the only in a couple of short flashbacks the whole thing is about darwin's life from to when he was in kent with his growing family 200 pages of origin had already been drafted and he was wondering whether to complete the book br br the script is based on book box annie daughter died when she was 10 it is mostly a family drama but does include sex scenes however the participants are married both on and off screen not too exciting not much science but a well made film that's pleasant to watch and pushes the right emotional buttons a bit of a romantic actually i suppose the conclusion is that you can be an free thinking scientist from an atheist family background and still be an emotional romantic as well as an excellent father br br some of the characters and darwin himself state or wonder whether he killed god but the viewer is able to doubt that what is beyond doubt given the deadly struggle for survival and the web of on the bank well known before darwin and completely and the failure of darwin's prayers is that the idea of a kind god who loves his creatures is br br i really cannot see many americans to it very much some may have problems with the title which is probably the most controversial thing about the film or with the fact that bettany does not have horns a tail and a Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7239654660224915 Review: i saw the world premiere at the toronto international film fest this is a great film br br real life husband and wife paul bettany and jennifer connelly star as charles and emma darwin in the midst of their struggle through the writing of and decision to publish origin of species their consideration of the ramifications it may have for their family and the future of are conveyed in such a manner that one suspects only an off screen couple could achieve br br jon who gave a heart felt introduction and john do and excellent job of bringing biography to life they created some very poignant and human moments great cinematography and sets and a generous helping of tongue in cheek about the still theory of evolution br br the surprise star is martha west who plays annie darwin the character around whom much of the story she plays the precocious young girl to a tee if this performance is anything to go by her star should be on the rise br br all in all a great film and although it is a period drama the issues that drive it are still very much alive today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860873818397522 Review: simply put paul bettany and jennifer connelly were remarkable the movie is less about the raw science of darwin's beliefs and holds the focus very strongly on his relationship with his family primarily his wife emma and daughter annie br br toby jones gives a wonderful turn as thomas the great of darwin's beliefs and the rest of the cast is up to the task of sharing screen time with bettany and connelly br br but it is those two who carry the movie their real chemistry is apparent from beginning to end but develops as darwin with his demons the scene where darwin relates the ending of the story of jenny the to his dying daughter annie is utterly gripping the world premiere audience at the was spellbound performance will be recognized as one of the year's best in short order equally magnificent is work playing the religious wife of a man who in words killed god br br the film moves slowly through the entire spectrum of darwin's grief every detail of bettany and acting br br brilliant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700090289115906 Review: this sitcom was a big crowd in the year 1984 1985 that was a time people could see deserted streets in most of the over crowded indian cities whenever there were sitcom on indian television screens all this was the result of the setting up of television relay stations across the entire indian nation this was one of the essential elements of the of indian television network strategy adopted by the late indian prime minister gandhi it was also continued by her son gandhi this series provided clean entertainment which a large majority of indian television audience watched on their black and white television sets a funny thing about this series is that it was sponsored by an indigenous company dealing in products a couple of days ago i caught sight of some episodes of this series but the overall laughter equation was missing this goes on to prove that may be with the ever changing passage of time entertainment material lose their charm and hold over people's minds Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.910267174243927 Review: i was a huge fan of this series yesterday i watched it again on dvd i was about whether laughs would come or not but in a few episodes i was laughing hysterically and some episodes were good acting wise raja shah is brilliant whereas is plain bad but i think she gets the job done maybe a better actress could have been used in place of her this series shows what good clean comedy is br br if this series were to air in the current year i would have given it 9 10 and to think that this series is almost 25 years old and its comedy is still good i give it 10 10 i would highly recommend this series for watching on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9902150630950928 Review: this is a magnificent and in many ways impressive film i saw it on tv as a little boy with my throat almost strangled with tears and again today on the magnificently restored criterion dvd br br cranes is the very essence of the war imagine of with no music and no color or bridge with no class consciousness br br a cross between vivien leigh and is deeply affecting as a pretty girl whose fiancé enlists and doesn't write or come back br br the fiancé boris dies on the front and his death scene is indescribably romantic very daring too because so close to over the top but that scene will stay with you br br although the soviets were so defined by wwii the movie is quite and more powerful for it the pre war and post war scenes have a very 1957 feel there is no attempt at period detail the whole film becomes more and more stylized until the scenes which feel like a modern opera set that is a compliment the cathartic final scene is milked to its last drop there again comparable to the production feels like a big budget those staircase scenes must have cost a pretty br br go for it don't expect a bitter socialist pill although it is of course very sad the cranes are flying is an impressive slice of world cinema quite advanced considering where and when it was made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526363611221313 Review: i saw this title again on i also asked my nephew who was 17 to watch the same with me i am 35 and he is 17 he liked it and i did too it still is funny a little childish a times but still very clean entertainment shah is hilarious in multiple roles this sitcom would still fare better than many of the recent serials on tv but obviously some people obviously like mundane fares that come out today it would have been nice that would have continued for all the seasons he is no longer alive today i would wish if someone could list all the episodes here br br who can forget the lines ho hai what a relief boss hai 30 years ka experience hai br br and the title track jo hai teaching us to live the life as it comes and take enjoyment out of it the life of common people br br i still like this sitcom it may not seem as funny at times but certain episodes are still hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874808192253113 Review: one of the best sitcoms to run on indian television along with and great acting well paced and an extremely amusing script made this a truly memorable series the fun filled opening montage sung by none other than the inimitable kumar gave a very accurate picture of what one could expect i used to borrow it from my local video library years after had stopped airing it i wish indian television would back to serials such as these rather than the asinine soaps and reality television which is all its good for these days anyone who's found of genuinely good comedy ought to go and get this series you'll might also enjoy a couple of pakistani sitcoms such as ups and downs and which are certainly comparable to best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98356032371521 Review: i am a firm believer that a film tv serial or any form of art should and would be fully appreciated once the timing factor as to when written produced or conceived should be taken in to account br br jo hai is one such series i remember watching it in the mid 80's on tv and the re runs via the video cassette during early 90's and laughing out loud and being addicted to it that made me buy the full series dvd set and surprise of surprises the comedy and the moments of the good days simply fell flat for me even the very popular 30 years ka experience and sofa cum bed did not invoke the kind of i thought it would the timing factor for the 80's this was the the main event the mother of all tv comedies and it worked during the age and time perhaps the same cannot be said right now but nonetheless watching the dvd did bring back pleasant memories br br i wish the seasons with and were longer shah has been un believably good as the heart of the show with equally effective support cast of and the neighbours hams throughout br br all in all an experience that will bring back memories for those who saw it during the prime times might not appeal to the younger viewers or first time watchers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468242526054382 Review: it's taken years for cult icon bruce campbell to get this project off the ground but he finally has it's here and what a great piece of schlock entertainment it is looking at the plot it sounds like two things a great base for a very silly b movie and a shameless excuse for bruce campbell to what he does best evil dead ii style slapstick humour and this film delivers on both counts the man with the screaming brain is comic book nonsense all the way through but there's some really great scenes and it's almost impossible to be bored with this movie bruce campbell wrote directs produces and stars in this film and while it's not quite citizen kane it has to be said that this is an achievement for the man most famous for battling off his own hand in a woodland cabin the plot follows american businessman william cole on a business trip to bulgaria with his girlfriend the trip goes awry however when he his girlfriend and his taxi driver end up dead thanks to the same woman mad scientist stacy keach is on hand to merge cole and the taxi driver's brains into one and we've got a cult flick on our hands br br the first half hour or so is entertaining and features a few laughs but once the main plot point has been executed the movie really picks up bruce makes best use of the scenario in all kinds of silly situations from changing his clothes in a waste bin to deciding with the taxi driver in his brain what to eat in a restaurant the humour is mostly of the slapstick variety and anyone who enjoyed evil dead ii which should be anyone who's seen it will no doubt enjoy this too it does feel like campbell is playing to his strengths a little bit too much with this whole project but if you tuned in and didn't see bruce doing what he does best disappointment would ensue besides that no disrespect to the man but he's never been the actor with the greatest range despite being lots of fun the movie isn't great as it gets a little bit too silly at times and there's a whole sub plot with a robot that i didn't like but overall the man with the screaming brain is a film that we sadly don't see too much of nowadays the film is an all out no holds barred b movie and it deserves respect for that if nothing else Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2482021152973175 Review: now the sci fi channel original company has made some pretty crappy films house of the dead 2 all souls day etc but when you leave the job entirely to horror master actor writer and now director bruce campbell you get one of the best damn made for tv independent horror films ever made i normally hate these movies in my previous review house of the dead 2 i could not believe how horrible the film was but somehow i took a liking for this film a very good liking for this film the violence is good and so is the black comedy in the film and i recommend you get it a true bruce campbell masterpiece well since there is only a few more lines left i can say whatever i want about this movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5079544186592102 Review: its really been a long time since the last time somebody created a movie such as like this on a so called b movie maybe it was not a great movie but it is fun to watch classic bruce it has its good parts funny ones disgusting ones even artistic ones br br spoiler ahead br br br br the part where his wife as a dummy robot avenger is about to die i don't know about you but it made me feel so weird so sad and disgusted in a good way i compare this scene with the scene form the fly 2 where his dog as a monster dies makes you think oh my god br br br br no more spoilers br br if you are a bruce fan you definitely wanna have this movie in your collection if you are generally interested in movies you might wanna just think that the movies target is to make you smile gross you out don't worry not that bad though and make you have a good time with your buddies attention i said buddies not possible future girlfriend Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37426993250846863 Review: ok well no one in their right mind s would pick up a movie titled the man with the screaming brain and expect it to be serious this is an outrageous b movie and that means a truly hokey plot strange characters clichés over the top action and oh so cheesy one liners for that odd segment of the population including myself that gets a kick out of that kind of thing this is a gem br br the acting is better than expected stacy keach is embedded in his character bruce campbell brings a spirited convincing performance his physical comedy skills are truly impressive in this movie and back to the evil dead films Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8817684650421143 Review: or if you've seen the evil dead trilogy and or bubba ho then you should know that his movies are total with man with the screaming brain he goes all out again in this case he plays smarmy american businessman william cole visiting bulgaria when do we ever get to see that country when a woman kills him so strange scientist ivan stacy keach replaces half of brain with the brain of a former kgb agent leaving him acting sort of like steve martin in all of me br br yes the whole movie is pretty much an excuse for pure nonsense much of the real humor comes from evil dead director sam brother ted as nearly brain dead assistant the two men have a relationship more like laurel and hardy or and the br br so just understand that this is a totally silly movie and you won't be a bit disappointed i liked it anyway Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1430327445268631 Review: an awesome made for the sci fi channel movie which by far surpasses many of the poor previous efforts they've churned out bruce campbell is on superb form as a possible who gets caught up in a bizarre experiment led by a delirious professor stacey keach and his half wit assistance ted raimi the film is pure b movie gold and its great to see keach and ram up on screen with bruce and the fact that a lot of the film works purely on bruce's comic slapstick acting is what make it hilarious and makes me ask the question why isn't this guy getting more of his scripts commissioned it indeed a sick world definitely worth a watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739688634872437 Review: man with the screaming brain certainly isn't a perfect movie but i'm pretty sure it was never meant to be anything more than a star vehicle for bruce campbell meaning it works as kind of a summary of his entire career slapstick sarcasm cheese action and happy endings campbell is as a writer uneven there are lots of things in the story that don't make a great deal of sense why does the robot suddenly have breasts merely because a female brain has been implanted into it and some of the scenes feel like of other better incarnations the scene in the restaurant where and william battle for control of william's body is straight out of evil dead ii there are however lots of little touches and non that feel rather brilliant such as when william is in the height of his panic and screams at a statue what are you looking at the movie looks like a sci fi channel original probably because it was the acting is actually pretty good i particularly enjoyed tamara as she was ruthless and cunning yes but seemed to have a tragic air about her in certain moments that the story never explored ted raimi handled the standard bumbling assistant role admirably enough and bruce is funny as the arrogant sardonic condescending american jerk now that he's writing his own films you'd think he'd give himself a role that he hasn't been typecast in already man with the screaming brain is a bizarre nonsensical b movie that ought to be enjoyable for anybody who can avoid taking a cinematic experience too seriously Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5433937311172485 Review: i'm out of words to describe the beauty of the cranes are flying but i'll try anyway to write about it it's a powerful and delicate love story that takes its place in the second world war it's the classic story of lovers boris veronika separated by the war and of what comes between them the film's images are so gorgeous that you'll be carried away the film technique is in perfect with the emotion br br there are few scenes that portray directly the war a bombing wind explosions that will have important consequences in the life of the main protagonist veronika who waits for the return of boris and there's another scene on the front where we we will be confronted by a emotional visual hurricane showing the images played in mind another scene works as the of the film and provides its title the cranes flying in the sky this image stands as a the symbol for nature and its seasons and underlines the final message of the film not to give up hope and fight for a better future br br is a great director this film is visually stunning and it also touched me deeply it is not just pure technique br br is perfect as veronika what more can i say the film transcends the time it was made the action takes place during the second world war but it could have happened anytime anywhere as long there are wars great or small the film and its message will remain relevant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790716767311096 Review: some spoilers it took some 19 years for bruce campbell to finally put his masterpiece man with the screaming brain on the screen but campbell had to alter his story by having it due to financial problems take place in sofia bulgaria not where he initially wanted it to be filmed in los angeles california br br in the film campbell plays us tycoon cole who travels together with his spoiled rotten wife jackie byron to the former communist republic of bulgaria it's there that william wants to help finance almost non existent mass transportation system br br it's poor william's misfortune to get involved with both gypsy woman tamara and her ex boyfriend an ex kgb taxi driver the two william will unwittingly end up their brains inside william's skull because of jealousy and br br after murders both william and their bodies are delivered to mad scientist dr ivan stacy keach by his loyal assistant ted raimi to have their brains with dr has this theory in that two heads are better then one and now with the material william available to him dr at last is finally going to prove it what dr is going to sadly find out is that by the two heads or brains together their brain waves will and cause them to not only but turn against each other br br william with right into his damaged brain is out to find and make her pay for the damage she caused both him and for his part is stuck in william's head who's likes and dislikes in both food and drink are totally opposite to his own this causes a lot of tension and hostility between the two brains in them fighting for control of william's body br br things get even more screwed up when jackie finding out that murdered her husband william confront her in the dangerous and high crime section of call gypsy town and ends up being murdered herself brought back to dr by his assistant it's determined with no body available to plant jackie's brain inside of an experimental robot that been working on the operation is a rousing success but the only drawback is that jackie with her brain inside the robot has to have her brain every few hours or like a real brain lacking oxygen she'll die together with the batteries br br combination 1930's like screw ball comedy and horror flick with both william turning the bulgarian town of upside down in trying to find and make her pay with her life for the sad state of existence she put them both into br br spoiler alert it's dr who in fact saves the day by discovering how to keep the two brains from fighting and thus with each other this is done by him instead of the brains together dr keep them independent by a cell wall in between the two of gray matter Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507033228874207 Review: normally i do not review online but it's saturday and i'm trapped in my room on a rainy day with nothing to do but watch sci fi movies and xena warrior princess i can't get the damned the song out of my head it's been there for the past ten years or so just pops up randomly when someone me does something idiotic if you have any complaints about this movie and actually post them on the internet do you have any idea how much of an idiot you look like if you expect more out of bruce campbell than what he puts out in the most literal sense than why in g holy name do you watch his movies no one watches a bruce campbell movie when they want to see something genius and we watch them so we feel better about ourselves like those people who watch jerry springer and eat chunky monkey and to be easily entertained by mindless psycho babble i personally love bruce campbell movies i'm not a complete idiot in fact i see myself as an intellectual and a scholar haha shut up ally his movies reflect insane random quirky ridiculous ideals which anyone with a brain screaming or no can enjoy that and he was kind of sexy on xena warrior princess even with the facial hair i rate this movie an excellent 10 just because i can if you can't take simplistic plot schemes if any hot babes in sci fi splendor leather and familiar if not exhausted views of insanity then out loud don't watch the movie or any that so much as mention the name bruce campbell oh yeah ted raimi was awesome in this movie way to go ted you did the best with what you had Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3314893841743469 Review: i haven't seen so many people packed outside a theater since star wars episode iii both shows sold out and for good reason the man with the screaming brain was the best movie to see with a crowd full of geeks hey i'm a dork too br br bruce campbell was present and had the whole crowd in stitches the movie was cheesy in the best possible way it may be the funniest movie that bruce has done ted raimi steals the show with his bulgarian hip hop and zany facial expressions he is a laugh riot who knew that ted could rap br br i changed my mind the person who stole the show was actually a robot there is nothing funnier than a robot doing the robot br br as for bruce's performance i take the 5th thanks bruce thanks for being cool thanks for taking the time thanks for all of the fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858851432800293 Review: i saw this last week during bruce book tour i thought it was amazing almost everything i would expect from a bruce campbell sci fi movie its campy and very funny ted raimi was also hilarious and extremely goofy the plot is wacky an american business man goes to bulgaria and is killed stacy keach plays a mad scientist who saves brings bruce campbell back to life by half of the brain of an ex kgb turned bruce campbell spends the rest of the film trying to avenge his death and has many internal arguments between himself and the kgb agent the movie has all the great bruce campbell slap stick and humor the movie is somewhat predictable i knew once the wife was killed that she would be sharing a brain with her killer however i didn't go to see this movie because i thought it would have an oscar winning script i went to see it because it was a bruce campbell sci fi movie and i was not disappointed in the least i highly recommend that you go see him on his book tour or wait and watch it on the sci fi channel next month although before the movie he said the sci fi channel did cut some of the movie out to make it tv friendly if you are a fan of bruce i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9225780963897705 Review: this was a funny movie just having seeing the evil dead trilogy not a week ago and left wanting for more i got as many bruce campbell movies as i could including really bad ones this one is funny without being exceptional but as sure as hell original br br i mean you've got mad scientists superhuman cyborgs half brain freaks gypsies ex kgb cab drivers jealousy murders of passion love romance sex action and what more all with the same 6 actors br br you really have to see it and enjoy it i can't explain it in a text box i guess it is not so much a cult movie as evil dead was but it certainly has that bruce campbell touch i love ted raimi lends a hand tamara looks both beautiful and interesting she has gone a long way from the hooker in friday the 13th and also shows a lot of promise as an actor although he will probably be cast as secondary character in hollywood movies his entire career br br bottom line funny movie if you liked evil dead you'll like this too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8469619154930115 Review: ah classic comedy at the point in the movie where brains get messed together a two minute scene with bruce campbell beating himself up partially reminds me of how simplistic movies and ideas can grab you and wrap you into a whole movie br br for years and years bruce campbell knows what kind of movies we want out of him we want to see weird movies like bubba ho we want to see cameo roles in sam raimi movies and we want to see 'man with the screaming with the title alone one knows that it's going to border that completely silly type of movie like army of darkness only with more silly and less monsters br br the idea of the movie is simple bruce sees doctor doctor has new idea bruce gets bad things happen to him on way to see doctor coincidentally it's the thing the doctor wanted to show him that saves him hilarity ensues br br with the addition of ted raimi as a weird russian guy and stacy keach as dr ivan it's funny that does this movie complete funny never a point of scary br br if you like the silly bruce campbell you'll like this then again why would you be watching this if you didn't like bruce campbell Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1426279991865158 Review: this is funny well except when bruce is in the hospital scene which is a little sad br br ted raimi and stacy keach are both excellent and worth watching br br sure it's not a big budget suit controlled blockbuster but it's everything it promises to be and more and btw the women are wonderful in their parts though i don't know them from other movies i'd welcome seeing them again br br the two brain walking scene is inspired and certainly a showcase for bruce's outstanding physical comedy he is one yummy guy br br thanks bruce for your brain this is your baby Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789278507232666 Review: okay so i love silly movies if you enjoy silly sci fi movies over the top movies or if you are a fan of mr bruce campbell i would go see this movie this movie is all that i wanted it to be being a fan of over the top movies this fit the bill every time i thought to myself this movie would be the best movie ever if blank would happen then just as i thought it blank would happen it's a wonderful silly 'b' movie if you are a fan of campbell i'd say it' bring your friends laugh at it it's fun it's not classic or anything but if it's on tv some night watch it it has become for me a movie i would file under indulgent movies movies that may not be good but after a hard day of work i could come home and watch this list also includes and kumar go to white of and ' intolerable br br if you feel like a over the top wonderfully slightly bad movie watch this if not go rent bubba ho Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2599064111709595 Review: i saw it last night and i was laughing out loud for the whole second half of the movie the whole audience was bruce campbell has made a damn funny movie i don't want to give anything away but when the film turns and gets wacky it gets really wacky just one funny scene after another my hats of to mr campbell and crew for pulling this off on such a tiny budget bruce was there to introduce the film and do a q and a which was a treat a lot of the questions people were asking were pretty lame but bruce would turn it around on them and be all sarcastic he was great anyway loved the film i'll be looking forward to seeing this on dvd later this year b sure to check it out on the sci fi channel this fall i highly recommend this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461854696273804 Review: these are the kinds of movies i loved and still love growing up unlike big budget movies that crate huge plot holes and never acknowledge them this movie takes in all in stride and just makes something you can sit back and enjoy br br there was some film student earlier that complained it wasn't a list material but that is not the point the point of this movie is that no everyone likes huge cgi filled movies there are a lot of people who like movies that are meant to just entertain you and not get as much money as they can br br besides its also nice to know that good ol' bruce isn't dead yet Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4963824450969696 Review: sick of the current cinema output particularly american cinema i've been making an effort to see the oscar winning foreign films that's when i came across this gem slow to start it picks up nicely once war is declared basically an old fashioned girl waits for boy to return from war story the performances the cinematography make this so very much more why as the young woman didn't become an international star after this is beyond me though she has remained successful in her own country you take the journey with her young defiant young girl who through the of war becomes a very sober somber woman who keeps a glimmer of hope her final scene is devastating we love her as much as the camera does and the camera work was this the pioneer in hand held camera work it truly adds an immediacy to the story and the beauty of it like when character is running up stairs and next to a fence i am and grateful to see this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764071702957153 Review: shot entirely on location in bulgaria the man with the screaming brain is a hilarious love story between two rich ugly american types and a murderous hotel maid gypsy br br william cole and his wife jackie arrive in bulgaria on a business trip and catch a cab driven by hustler things start to go awry when the maid murders and william and a mad scientist a piece of brain in william's head robots eventually become involved as do gypsies with broken fingers head injuries bruce campbell riding a pink with prissy little and all of me style physical comedy by a character at war with a voice in his brain who controls half of his body br br the man with the screaming brain is an incredibly funny film it has the most hilarious tracking shot i have ever seen when bruce character fresh from the lab and complete with giant forehead scar and blue hospital runs into a square and scares a crowd of people and a falling down the steps murder scene that had the entire test screening audience screaming laughing the whole thing is a damn riot from beginning to end and i would recommend it to any fan of physical comedy bruce campbell or b movies in general Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5536524057388306 Review: i went to see this movie at a book signing in last night after a wonderful night that consisted of a few brief words with mr bruce campbell you have to say it all not just bruce or mr campbell d friends while the books were being signed and a session with our favorite killer the lights br br so as not to spoil anything i wont go into detail but i loved the movie mr bruce campbell did a wonderful job keeping the classic b movie feel the characters were classic 'b' characters the place was refreshing what movies do you know of that are based in bulgaria and the setting was both near original and fun on top of that the humor that is throughout the movie that kept the audience laughing through much of the movie br br while this movie have as great of a general appeal to people as some it is a of fun and laughter in a season of as mr bruce campbell put it movies' that are listed as 'a movies' bewitched dukes of hazard charlie and the chocolate factory come on guys Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9637143015861511 Review: i don't know what some people were thinking when they said this movie was bad it was great classic bruce campbell yes it was low budget and the special effect showed this but that is not what you see a bruce movie for you watch it for bruce also ted was excellent i found this movie hilarious and entertaining i still crack up when i recall bruce on that pink now i will admit this movie is not for everyone if you don't like b movies you probably won't like this one if you crave big budget effects and actors steer clear but if you like slap stick and off the wall sci fi plots this movie is for you br br hail the king baby Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8329198956489563 Review: i was fortunate enough to catch a midnight screening of this movie tonight i must say i was expecting a horribly cheap movie with bad acting and a mediocre plot i was completely mistaken this movie was not only incredibly entertaining but everything about it i simply loved bruce campbell was as amazing as ever the biggest surprise was none other than ted raimi you know sam's little brother he played the mad doctor's henchman to the greatest extent somewhere between physical comedy and clever dialogue he did nothing but shine but i really cannot ignore the magic that is bruce campbell though i did think that ted raimi stole the show bruce did what he does best on the big screen somewhere between the sketchy nasty american business man and the tragic victim he displayed the same energy that he has always shown to be incredibly attractive to audiences the movie itself was often interrupted by applause from the viewers the crowd was definitely excited with each little turn that the movie took br br this movie may not be oscar material but my goodness it was amazing i would highly recommend this to any bruce campbell fan also anybody that likes campy sci fi movies do yourself a favor and watch this can't wait till this makes it out to dvd br br take it as you want to br br the fed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9217348098754883 Review: i find this film tentative lethargic and skillfully a bad choice of entertainment on celluloid but i admire the courage to throw away a script turn the camera on and act a fool i find the performances lighting cinematography sound and whatever film school laws martin broke funny speaking from a film directors perspective there is times i just want to drop everything and have fun on the set this film looks like fun when other aspiring film directors ask me advice i just tell them to watch any film by rudy ray moore they always return a puzzled look asking me why not watch the masters woody allen scorsese lucas capra i laugh and include that you always want to know what not to do in cinematic story telling first Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19566157460212708 Review: if you watch this movie you'll be quoting it and referring to it for a long time to come it's been years since i saw dolemite and i still quote it to this day it's a true classic it is so mind numbingly awful that it makes a hilarious view every terrible line of dialogue is totally amazing every wobbly shot a work of art and every punch and kick so woefully executed you won't believe your eyes it's all i can say if i really get into how mesmerizing this movie is i won't be able to stop and i'll go way over the imdb 1000 word limit br br please please watch this movie you'll be in hysterics either 1 10 or 10 10 depending on your sense of humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9207044243812561 Review: this movie is funny in more ways than one it's got action it's got humour it's got attitude it's got all girl army of kung fu and that's just what the movie offers as a film it's also badly acted by some the mic makes more than one cameo appearance and some punches miss by feet but when you make a movie this cool who's got time to pay attention to those details this movie rocks rent it tonight if you can find it i had to buy it to see it but i don't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9420418739318848 Review: the best so bad it's good movie ever made rudy ray moore is my personal hero whether dealing with day to day life or down the block i can always look to him for inspiration and guidance when it comes to blaxploitation the man nobody is meaner watch dolemite as he and his army of all female kung fu killers take down mr big and willie green awesome plot huh there are so many one liners that multiple viewings are necessary to improve your vocabulary if you say a couple of lines from dolemite you are instantly cool if you are in the mood for a laugh riot rent this movie also check out the human tornado disco godfather and the devil's son in law now can you dig that br br you no business barring insecure rat soup eating ' Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8999305367469788 Review: yes this is one of the greats of the black action genre confusing mixture of racist comedy and racist violence at times reaching a disturbing pitch even for a fan of the genre this movie isn't your shaft in the park wonderful bits of rudy ray moore comedy stand up that don't seem funny at least not to a white boy like me but great in context much better than its sequel the human tornado Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.675835132598877 Review: anybody interested what black film making was like in the 70's watch this film some the dialog in this film is so funny ie the summary of my submission also watch out for the boom mic to show up in some of the scenes as well as some of the best karate action ever don't take this movie seriously or you will be disappointed go into it with an open mind and step into the world of one the the in the world dolemite editing wise its put together like it was sliced with a razor but once again this film is so much more than what you see in the movie it has influenced the black community in ways you cant understand Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9479420185089111 Review: this is a fantastic film the acting is some of the best i've seen is obviously very beautiful and she automatically draws you into the film with her believable acting the the cinematography was extremely ahead of its time watching it i could see parallels of cinematography used today this is truly a groundbreaking film because of the cinematography and acting the audience can feel the change in tone from beginning to end as the tone in the environment in the movie changes it's a very touching and powerful piece my friend told me it was must see and i definitely agree with her this is one of those films that you watch and never forget everyone should see this intensely moving film this should be put on everyone's movies to see before whatever list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757063388824463 Review: the dresser is perhaps the most refined of backstage films the film is brimming with wit and spirit for the most part provided by the energetic character of norman tom courtenay although his character is clearly gay and certainly has an attraction for the lead performer albert finney that he the film never dwells on it or makes it more than it is br br the gritty style of peter that worked so well in bullitt is again on display and gives the film a sense of realism and coherence this is much appreciated in a story that could so easily have become tedious in the end the dresser will bore many people silly but it will truly be a delight to those who love british cinema br br 7 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9936898946762085 Review: the various law order and csi franchises had better be glad doesn't pass through the lady cops and would all be enthralled and the males be subject to such soul badge melting warp speed kicks wouldn't you just love to see david and that know it all on csi get hush puppies pulled from their respective asses ice t might start crying and get back on the trail br br low low budget bad but enthusiastic acting and a vision at what offered to its patrons funk bands soul singers the last of old style circuit entertainers that dance troupe james brown wilson otis and a host of others came from those clubs to glory while their peers labored on in local or regional stardom rudy ray moore came from that background and the character of is a mix of the bold black who through he shouldn't have went to the joint the didn't have a warrant how his middle aged self maintained a loyal stable of kung fu is a mystery only a student of cults can explain but all that is beside the point it's a glorious home movie of a legendary performer that compared to the mirrors of actors ranging from established hollywood to indie film hits its mark a fun dumb movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8876504898071289 Review: this movie is all about blaxploitation there is absolutely no plot at all a pimp stops some bad guys with his kung fu to try to get his nightclub back rated r for strong language and a brief sexual situation Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5944900512695312 Review: dolemite may not have been the first black exploitation flick to come along but it certainly is one of the best it is a pivotal film in the black exploitation genre as where it caused a dramatic shift between the films that came before it in contrast to the films that came after it it wasn't necessarily a poignant or moving film about black culture and it's fight to overcome issues like racism or anything as important as that but it was the story of one bad assed dude fighting with his army of hot kung fu it was a guilty pleasure great fun and best to watch it with friends 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888301491737366 Review: dolemite is one of the best movies featuring a pimp as a hero who takes down the man meanwhile hooking up with all the finest women that the ghetto has to provide mind you that these women know karate and are fine foxy ladies br br spoiler the end fight scene is pretty crazy with dolemite ripping the heart out of willy green make sure your copy is unrated br br plus there are a cast full of innovative brilliant characters like the hamburger pimp reverend mayor queen bee and others the is great and the sets are full of 70's style there are a few mess ups in the production such as boom accidentally appearing among other things but that adds to the charm and laughs br br i would recommend drinking a 6 pack before and during this movie and keeping squares and the man a far distance away Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8752356171607971 Review: citizen kane the godfather part ii martin's dolemite this is the single greatest piece of celluloid ever created and unleashed upon humanity rudy ray moore in a role that transcends academy awards stars as dolemite the cat in the universe he clearly does not take any jive from no turkey i myself am unfortunately a turkey and proves it with his powers of rapping and karate chopping this is blaxploitation at its absolute finest a shining example of the genre with its low budget continuity errors and hatred for rat soup eating the true godfather of rap not this new ali nonsense moore is something of a juxtaposition of acting technique somehow managing to be the most charismatic awful actor of the 1970's and thats saying something this one is highly recommended folks if not for the one liners alone Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8328856825828552 Review: certainly this film is not for everybody but for anyone with a sense of humor and love of period film buy this immediately where else can you get a run down of fashion a period vocabulary karate trained hookers crime a rap about the sinking shoot outs and a co star named queen bee watch for her moving crying scene early on in the office with a filming style a cross between a porno movie dawn of the dead and car wash you cannot go wrong this is one to watch over and over you put the kids to bed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8754084706306458 Review: of course seeing a few boom doesn't mean anything does it lord rudy ray moore and martin really put this one together didn't they i laughed a lot as often happens in these types of movies but i don't know what i was supposed to laugh at because i laughed at so many other things i am not saying the movie was bad but i will say that a little more editing would have done wonders i am a huge fan of blaxploitation so i don't think that it was horrid but i know that the human tornado was several times better than this i think that those who can make it through this movie might need a 45 or two afterward i mean it really helps you to not notice the boom when you watch it again Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22659358382225037 Review: rudy rae moore is getting out of prison and getting revenge often referred to as the godfather of rap he should also be the godfather of great movies the non stop action will keep you on the edge of your seat and will leave you begging for more luckily rudy comes back as dolemite in human tornado so sit back relax and have the rewind button ready because you won't believe your eyes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825881719589233 Review: yeah i read david lee autobiography crazy from the heat which by the way is an amazing read and says this was his favorite movie as a kid in fact he says he always imagined himself as a black guy in southern cal mr roth is quoted as saying br br we saw every picture and those movies were a huge influence on me trouble man foxy brown shaft cleopatra jones rudy ray moore his dolemite vibe i saw all of those br br he goes on to say br br dolemite rudy ray moore was one of the originals he was a blue comic doing blue humor like foxx did on early party records so he was the most perfect to play a new secret agent his answer was not bonds james bond his answer was dolemite we would wait for that line in all of his movies get would show up in every single movie at least once and we would wait for that too they had the cars they had the shoes they had the guns the haircuts the slang and the and we all knew that all those at the end of the movie were white bull he's trying to feed hungry children but he's actually a pimp bull that was designed to make it palatable to our moms and dads so they'd let us go see the picture br br spoken like a true genius so upon reading about dolemite in mr book i immediately bought in on dvd and i really like it yeah it's super low budget and yeah i hate rap but as a fan of tarantino movies i can see many similarities especially some of the 70's fusion funk ala music throughout the film i also love the scene where the two cops him for coke and then one of them a whole bunch of it like he'd done it a thousand times before and says something like yeah that's the real mccoy and then he continues to talk and has a little bit of coke still on his lip classic some of the violence is a little over the edge but shocking which i would consider to be a positive quality not as predictable as i assumed it would be definitely going to pick up the human tornado very soon 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679051041603088 Review: dolemite is awesome rudy ray moore's kung fu pimp with horrible choreographed action sequences is about as close as you can get to becoming a spoof of a genre without actually being spoof citizen kane this may not be nor les infant au but this is undoubtedly genius in it's own right the production values in this movie are so bad they could qualify as existential special effects the plot drags a little in the middle but the power of such a cheap premise as kung fu hookers is enough to bring all but the film lovers through the infamous ever present boom mike evokes shades of the gloriously incompetent ed wood and never grows unfunny i sometimes wonder if the boom mike was left in on purpose as commentary on the ridiculous aspects of movies in general but i usually get distracted by erotic scenes that lack eroticism to the point of high art everything is this movie is alive and breathing dripping with desperate longing to be simultaneously loved and it works br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.896573007106781 Review: fabulous cinematography from sergei help to make this a stunning piece of work the opening scenes are as if one is through some master album and as the story begins to unfold we are swept away with both the events depicted and the beautiful look all is well shot but there are several whole sequences that are simply breathtaking difficult to describe without but suffice to say one is a very intense scene during an air raid and the lady left behind and her lover's brother are at odds as the sirens whine and the windows shatter another a swirling staircase and a spinning shot of tree tops and even develops into a fantasy sequence soviet film making of the highest order Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7334234118461609 Review: dolemite is a blaxploitation film about well dolemite and his army of kung fu killer women led by queen bee he fights to get his club the total experience back from willie green by utilizing their kung fu abilities and their devotion to him i liked this movie because of the witty dialogue and also the use of rudy ray moore's ability to preach to his brothers in rhyme Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9360693693161011 Review: a blaxploitation classic this movie was terribly influential in rap music for the that rudy ray moore performs are long stories that are funny and deliver a point and you can see how they would naturally evolve into rap for more on rudy ray moore and why this movie is important go to dolemite com br br which leaves us just to talk about the movie itself this movie packs in a great deal of laugh at the funny outfits and hairstyles bang for the buck as nearly every shot has some sort of outrageous element or dialogue it starts as dolemite is being released from prison in order to find out who framed him and bring him to justice i was unaware that prisons release people so they can prove their own innocence but that's me i'm a in the prison scene he is helped in this by queen bee who is lead prostitute and has been running his brothel while he's been gone she has also put all of his prostitutes through karate school so now he has an army of female karate fighters br br i watched this movie in two parts which is usually a mistake but in this case it provided an interesting contrast the first part i watched on my lunch break while and wasn't enjoying it much at all it struck me as particularly poorly made blaxploitation with a ludicrous story shoddy i guess that makes it sound like it had some tons of outrageous locales outfits and dialogue but i wasn't enjoying fact it kind of made me feel dirty let's face it a white guy watching something like this to laugh at the outfits and the things the characters say is essentially getting an enjoyment out of it that is racist how ridiculously those black people dress what silly things they say i wasn't really enjoying it wasn't laughing and wasn't looking forward to watching the rest br br later that night when i was in a much more relaxed state i watched the legitimately loved it like disco godfather which i had watched a few days previously this has a warmth and sweetness at its core that makes it likable even when it's silly or violent the character of dolemite has an element of self parody about him that makes the whole thing fun and the appearance of several actors who were also in disco godfather implies that we're watching the group effort of a bunch of friends who just want to make something fun together even the poor dubbing karate fights and everything else just makes it that much more charming br br what i find interesting about the dolemite films is that they have some moral ambiguity i don't see in other blaxploitation films and certainly in very few mainstream films in this one there is an african american woman who gives a speech about the white mayor saying he has done more for the black community than anyone we later find out that the mayor is surprise corrupt but i like that the movie would present this woman as essentially misguided and not try to redeem her in some other way there's also the figure of the hamburger pimp who is presented as a useless junkie and no one makes an effort to find some redeeming socially positive angle to what he is he just is in disco godfather the religious character lady reed plays is presented as just nuts for wanting to pray for her child hopelessly lost to angel dust i like that the films would present such harshly critical portrayals of people in their own community without sugar coating or trying to redeem them to make them more palatable br br there are a lot of elements such as when dolemite says move over and let me pass or i'm gonna be pulling these hush puppies out your a there is queen bee reaching over and answering the phone total experience and you will not be able to miss though you may wish to cover your eyes the extended nude scene by the repulsive mayor i am all for older men but even i have and my limits are usually a few miles past most people's so be warned the dvd i had is clearly edited which is noticeable in certain of the dialogue scenes and at the end when killing of a major character with his bare hands obviously the main event br br if you do get the dvd however be sure to watch all three trailers for the dolemite films as they are a hoot i wasn't going to watch the human tornado but after seeing that trailer you'd better believe that i am also there is a scene in the dolemite trailer that i don't remember from the movie when dolemite swings at a mexican looking thug obviously misses and the guy flips himself into a nearby car trunk br br after watching the first half i was going to say to skip this and watch disco godfather as the film making and story has marginally improved but after really enjoying the second half i would advise watching this one over disco godfather as this one is even more fun outrageous and good has those which even if one doesn't understand the roots and nuances of the form are still something to see br br check out other reviews on my website of bad and cheesy movies cinema de com Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2665822505950928 Review: being a bit of a connoisseur of garbage i have stumbled across this little treasure action romance crooked cops violence its all here and not a single one has been pulled of right i was in love immediately then a funny thing happened about the second time around i became addicted i thought it was going to be a one rent and chuckle kind of movie br br rudy ray moore knew what he wanted to see in a movie he didn't have the money to make it look good but he did it anyway that's very commendable it also shows he was making the movie for his self i don't know how many of you have heard rudy ray's music but if you haven't he has a whole slew of albums reaching into the fifties Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8748435378074646 Review: dolemite is for me an object of my deepest affection it's got everything a gang of karate fighting prostitutes dolemite punching his fist through willie director martin stomach high and 100 print hats moore's unique comedy actually are close to the roots of hip hop no wonder dr mentioned dolemite 3 times on his classic album the chronic add the best list of characters to ever grace a movie like the horny preacher the hamburger pimp and of course the one who no one knows until it's time credit should be given for style to director martin a fella who doesn't get as much attention as he should around film fan circles i've been looking for a copy of his and fred movies from the early 70s for years and can't find them br br a lot of people are really down on this movie and say it's really bad and it is true that you can see boom appearing everywhere look to dp nicholas von sternberg for whom i think this was a very early effort there are a lot of things going for this movie number one there is no other movie like it number two you get to see rudy ray moore do a highly sanitized everyone who hasn't seen moore's outrageous live act will have to use their imaginations cinematic version of his plus him living the life of his comic book character come to life the action scenes are pretty poor but the characters' dialogue when they're talking trash more than makes up for it it's full of strange little details like the fact that the hamburger pimp is wearing a dolemite t shirt inside out was this intentional or did the guy just pick up whatever shirt was lying on the set and put it on that keep you coming back to watch it again and again br br at least i have br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8080488443374634 Review: 1975 is a cult classic starring rudy ray moore as the pimp superhero out to wrong rights whilst challenging the man along the way he has two enemies that no good willie green and the sleazy mayor watch dolemite kick punch slap and pimp his way across the screen what's the man's name dolemite br br interesting film that paved the way for a generation of rappers and performers to sell more of his party albums rudy ray moore made several on the cheap films during the seventies self produced and marketed he towards a specific audience some people call it others call it trash i call it entertaining dolemite was followed by the semi sequel the human tornado and a direct to video return of dolemite 25 years later br br highly recommended a definite cult classic br br if the film was properly on video you wouldn't see the boom dolemite was cut to receive an r rating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725664258003235 Review: what a trip down memory lane br br do not look for great acting believable plot lines or anything resembling a quality movie br br this is pure blaxploitation at it's finest outrageous outfits dialog of women and the cops you can imagine br br this vanity piece by the godfather of rap rudy ray moore who left us for good last week is the standard by which all blaxploitation is measured br br you not only see blaxploitation at it's finest but get glimpses of his comedy genius and see why his records were kept under the counter Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721310138702393 Review: this is definitely one of the ultimate cult classics and is a must see for all fans why it has everything a great 70s exploitation film should have over the top dialog bad acting enthusiasm sex sleaze political violence and many other elements of a good cult classic are included in other words dolemite is a must see br br as with a lot of these films the plot makes little to no sense what i picked up from it is that pimp hustler dolemite got framed up for having stolen and half a million dollars worth of narcotics while he was doing time his arch nemesis willie green the same man who framed him took over his nightclub however the sympathetic warden the only white character in the whole movie that isn't completely evil or incompetent decides to spring him free to stop the evil willie green and his drug trafficking luckily he knows kung fu as does about 50 to 75 of the characters in this film do and even more luckily while he was locked up the madam queen bee sent all his to kung fu school with this army of kung fu fighting his words not mine on his side he plans to take back the nightclub from willie green however two racist white cops try to frame him up again and have him thrown back in jail br br as i said earlier don't try to follow the plot i've seen this movie about five times and there are many elements that seem to have no connections to anything else supporting characters wander in and out of the film i'm still attempting to figure out what was up with reverend the mayor and the hamburger pimp who cares ultimately the scenes with these characters are all priceless as for the dialog its horrible with even worse delivery since rudy ray moore was originally a comedian i begin to wonder if this film was meant to be a spoof or a serious action film it seems he couldn't decide which one lines such as yeah i'm so bad i kick my own ass twice a day call for further investigation either way the film is hilarious and the plot has more holes than a swiss cheese factory another hilarious element is some of the most uses of sex and nudity ever in film actors that you would never want to see naked get naked including the mayor and queen bee not to mention the fact that the boom mic seems to show up in every other scene br br most of all moore shows incredible enthusiasm he seems to be having a generally good time and is certainly charismatic his comedy proved to be a huge influence on latter day gangsta rap including dr who him on his groundbreaking 1992 album the chronic as technically inept as the film is it is culturally influential even more important it is an all around good time the biggest crime an exploitation film can commit is being boring and this for all its flaws is quickly paced and entertaining in other words if you dig this kind of film you'll love dolemite if you don't dig it you're a no business born insecure jock jawed f a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900598526000977 Review: i saw this movie on tv and loved it i am a real disaster film fan and this one was great the cast was made of some really interesting people connie is always great and william is in a league of his own he can play both comedy and thriller in the same movie like few others can the story line is great too the thought of being able to follow a time line of what will happen and to use this time line to prevent a global disaster is an interesting idea and this movie brings it out in such a way that is almost totally believable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9529073238372803 Review: well made documentary about a sailing race sanity and the loss of both br br i remembered reading sir francis account of his trip around the world when i was in high school as i watched this film what an adventure that was br br deep water tells an equally fascinating story br br it takes a special person and an excellent sailor to manage a non stop trip around the world alone br br this film does a great job of demonstrating that br br i love to sail and my brother races j 30s br br but i could never accomplish such a feat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428524374961853 Review: this is an excellent documentary about a story i hadn't heard about before the first solo non stop sailing race around the world took place in 1968 69 and involved a handful of it's a truly fascinating story about man vs nature and man vs himself the story focuses on donald crowhurst the tragic figure in this story the film elegantly combines interviews with footage which was shot by the sailors themselves aboard their boats the story is very suspenseful and sad as we learn the details behind the history of donald crowhurst this is one of the best documentaries of the past few years it has true human emotion in it as the men face this almost impossible task of the world non stop on their own Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749680757522583 Review: director film the cranes are flying is a glorious piece of cinema from the screenplay by based on his own play shows us a vision of the heroism of war and the suffering by those left at home with countless war movies showing us the and the carnage the topic itself becomes tedious and however this russian gem shows how the tale of hardship can be told in a different way by telling us straight from a soldier's mouth how war is hated by all that they hope those who died did so for a cause that will allow for peace and the end of fighting we see a new vision of wwii we have young men to wage war for peace to keep their families and loved ones safe at home rather than fighting a battle they don't believe in with so much hatred towards our current situation in the middle east and how people are dying for no reason against their will it's nice to see a film that shows just how selfless and heroic these soldiers are as well as those awaiting their return br br communist russia shows how involved all were in the war while boris may have to go to the his father is head doctor of a hospital in the of soldiers injured and his sister is helping him there as well as his girl veronika doing all she can to keep her mind off the fact that no letter has arrived from her love an entire city comes out to send the boys off in celebration even the factory that boris and his friend work for send over with gifts of gratitude whether this is all a glorified look into russia at the outset of wwii or not i don't know there are no protests or of these boys risking their lives for a country it is all praise and thanks some in america could learn a lesson from this because whether you agree with the war at hand or not protesting and wreaking havoc in its name only what these men and women are sacrificing each and everyday br br the acting is top notch throughout but some deserve out i really enjoyed in a small role as grandmother she is the one family member he can trust and her sadness at his leaving is very evident on her face and through her body language as the patriarch brings what is perhaps the best performance as spoken at the end about fathers needing to choke back hidden tears those sentiments he puts on a tough exterior especially cracking jokes and riding his son hard when he finds out about his just hours before he must leave but when boris exits to go to the assembly station we see the true pain of the man seated in sorrow at the table he loves his son dearly and although he may not be able to show it to him his actions throughout the film express it to the audience is effective as boris a happy go lucky young man and idealist doing what he believes is right and is good as the villainous mark staying home due to his talented piano skills or maybe just to steal his love that love played by really draws the audience in to her grief and slim glimmer of hope the true star of the film she must go through many emotions on a journey where she does lose her way needing to steer back on course hoping that she did so soon enough for return br br besides the realism to the story as well as being to use tragedy to get the theme across i also loved the visual style of the film sergei cinematography is amazing especially when considering the movie was shot in it is one thing to create stunning compositions in a widescreen panorama it is completely different to do so in a square frame right from the beginning we get a beautiful static shot of a winding along water a bridge in the background at the top as our two lovers skip their way up the screen and into the distance there are multiple instances of the camera being behind barriers yet still allowing for the action to be seen creating unique depth and interest at all times sharp angles are utilized as well as careful blocking to allow for overhead shots and exaggerated of characters in frame together br br the real feats however are those instances of the long shot used well towards the end to follow veronika through the mass of returning soldiers it is magnificent earlier on as she through those saying goodbye to their loved ones while she searches for boris her own farewell needing to be said the planning for this shot must have been extensive because while she weaves in and out of people the camera focuses on couples kisses people yelling to one another and more all purposely in frame at specific moments while the camera moves through everyone needed to hit his mark precisely and it leads to a brilliant piece of cinema it's just one part of an overall masterpiece of tone and style the cranes are flying shows how successful placement and mise en can be in showing the audience what it needs in as simple a way as possible composition and professionalism from the actors and crew can work wonders adding something that huge and special effects can never do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647721648216248 Review: filmmakers made a rather boring story look interesting and complex by focusing on his wife back at home at the same time we're exposed to a truly original existential french loner br br the film is more than a documentary hardly ever do i feel that i've experienced something that's accidentally profound which makes it all the more profound br br film has visually interesting interior moments absolutely loved the journey the filmmakers took me on quite a lot of europeans in the credits hopefully pbs will screen this so that it reaches a wider audience in the usa Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9182778596878052 Review: even if you do not typically enjoy documentaries odds are you will find this one fascinating not only does it have a well out plot that while easy to follow contains its interesting it also has a very strong emotional resonance and not one that relies on a simple specific tone instead the emotions here are as profound and turbulent as the seas featured br br that being said if you know nothing of donald crowhurst and the 1968 single boat race around the world as was the case for me please stop reading and rent view this film br br spoilers follow br br my friend brian recommended this at the same time that my aunt had sent me a linking this film with antonioni's work in 2007 i was mesmerized by several of antonioni's films still am to connect this film to antonioni i think is a bit of a stretch the character most likely to be seen in one of movies is de it's funny on the main imdb page he isn't even listed as playing himself which is probably a function of his lengthy name as opposed to his self realization since right out of the race that could be considered is a bit like anna in quite a major minor character br br while there are many things to love about this film the actual footage from the time the stoic best friend the sheer power of the roaring forties i walked away with a simple connection a man truly at sea there have been times in my life where i wonder how i got to such a point caught between dreams and reality feeling like a in my own skin it may be that i'm reading too much into this documentary and that in turn the directors read too much into crowhurst but i found that sense as spell binding as the other secrets kept in this film br br on the odd chance that wife who seemed a remarkable study in restraint with understandably conflicted overtones and his children so young in the found footage and still young at this late date in the sense of their pain and pride for their father i am certain the comments here and the film itself fail to catch the man that your father was in his death however he has given the world a glimpse of something like a lost myth he is a pre never finding his body adds to the air of frail immortality if not the stature of a cosmic being of which he had br br this film sticks with you after the viewing as if you expect another twist to emerge from the deep waters or at the very least you hope for the sequel br br hunger 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880641102790833 Review: have you ever found yourself watching a film or documentary and having to hold yourself back from screaming things like no don't do it no well it's time you do and undoubtedly deep water is the one to get you started br br the story is based on that of donald crowhurst and his entry into the first round the world yacht race to be by individuals in 1968 that word individuals is important as the men who set off on this nearly suicidal escapade head out alone br br most of the men are well in the sea communities of england where they launch from but one of them is the unknown dark horse and his name was donald crowhurst struggling financially crowhurst enlists a who can take everything from him should he fail to at least attempt to make it through a large portion of the race he could take his home his property everything br br crowhurst now finds himself between a rock and well deep water either attempt the race with an ship and an captain or lose everything you own which was significant since crowhurst had a wife and several children you'll note the term captain in there too not only was he he'd never been out on the open sea did i mention suicidal between archival footage of the pre and post race and those of friends family and acquaintances of today deep water is put together masterfully initially seen as a poor sap who got in over his head the film gradually shows you the limited choices crowhurst had after months and months out on the water his ship equipment breaks psyche stretched to the breaking point and beyond crowhurst finds himself lost in an internal struggle with no successful way out it is interesting too to see the psychological breaks that other have as they deal with their solitary on board their respective boats br br the wave like emotions that you'll feel as you watch this astounding documentary may make you a bit ill not unlike trying to get your sea legs and you'll probably be frustrated at the choices being made perhaps just as frustrated as poor mr crowhurst br br the ending is also amazing in that we get to see the actual ship that crowhurst sitting deserted and rotting on a caribbean beach not unlike other things that felt deserted and rotting toward the end of this poorly thought out race br br incredible Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9211148619651794 Review: if extreme activities and i don't mean the hollywood ones like x games and the people who pursue them interest you then seek this doc out br br this is one of those truth is stranger than fiction tales of donald obsession to prove himself against great odds those odds were stacked by mother nature the media and his own mind it is also about a time lost to us although it was only 40 years ago br br the filmmakers have done a great job in gathering a wide range of material to tell his story and the story of the great race that consumed him br br i couldn't help but to think about timothy and the apollo astronauts in the 2 great grizzly man and in the shadow of the moon while experiencing you don't simply watch this story br br if you live in a big city buy it or rent it it is worth the effort to find i had to travel 100 miles to l a to buy it and i am glad i did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9562813639640808 Review: deep water 2006 br br it is indifferent it's there waiting for you to make one slip up those words are perhaps the best sum up of the nature of the ocean i have ever heard its are boundless not least of which her loneliness those words come from the mesmerizing and heartbreaking documentary deep water it is the story of donald crowhurst an amateur sailor who in the 1969 sunday times race around the world if you do not know his story it may be best to stop reading now don't read this or any other information on crowhurst or the race find the film and just watch it br br after the first solo of the ocean in 1967 and watchers of began seeking the next one up this time the journey would have to be done without making or stopping along the way having fallen on hard times crowhurst saw the race as a great chance to get his family back on their feet he had lived through financial hardships as a child and wanted part in going back to such a life so he set out to find and soon did in stanley best and rodney the two men spelled the potential cash cow and granted crowhurst a boat on the condition that if he should pull out of the race he would be forced himself to pay the expenses his boat however was in serious need of and he feared it would not be ready in time for the final departure day he was informed however by his that he simply must go – after all they up the dough and expected it back many a time over br br the details of the story are infamous boat began taking on water and his progress slowed to a crawl faced with the decision of trying to round the horn of africa certain death in such a boat or turn back financial devastation and he searched for a third option he chose to hide out alone on his yacht waiting for other competitors to round cape horn in south america from there he would the race he reported false positions and record breaking speeds then he stopped all communication for fear that his position would be given away he also had to painstakingly construct fake log books for each day of a journey he did not take eventually the loneliness the guilt and the realization that he would likely be caught weighed too heavy on crowhurst his final log entries make the musings of a kurtz seem entirely sane only a few weeks from home he turned his boat away from home and is reported to have jumped overboard soon thereafter br br odyssey is a fascinating one and its ending is heartbreaking but strikes of inevitability our dreams so often turn into fears and the consequences of our actions often leave us so few options for a happy ending it is a story of a descent into madness teased on by the infinite abyss of the cruel seas the filmmakers do a wonderful job in telling this story it's put together with chilling audio and video recordings done by crowhurst and of his ever increasingly maddening log notes the story starts slowly and may distract some viewers but the rewards of the story are entirely worthwhile as it progresses br br there are also into some of the other competitors such as frenchman bernard who was on par to likely win the speed competition only to pull out and begin a second trip around the world also in the film is robin knox johnston who was the winner of the competition he his prize money to the crowhurst family br br to read briefly on the crowhurst saga simply does not do justice it's interesting of course but a quick the raw emotions and presented here the final moments of deep water are genuinely heart breaking hearing the thoughts of his widowed family and the adoration and understanding of his friends this is a fascinating story and it is that which carries the documentary into such great channels Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9887884259223938 Review: this is a story about a journey made by a man who once had a dream and guts donald crowhurst was an english businessman and amateur sailor who in the sunday times golden globe race a single handed round the world yacht race br br i was very intrigued by the story after listening to a radio interview from the producer john who is also the producer of touching the void one of the first documentaries that made a commercial success in 2003 i had gone to the cinema with great hope and not much previous knowledge on the historic event and i'm relieved that it didn't let me down for 92 minutes i was led through a haunting story and came out with much to think about br br without any this film made great use of the limited audio and video archive footage they found and turned it into a compelling story which allowed the audience to understand crowhurst from a personal level the story itself as people who had direct links to the events including his wife and his son and the eventual winner also the only one who made it back out of the 9 competitors robin knox johnston gave their own accounts of what happened almost 40 years ago br br that he kept during the days at sea are so haunting that it made it much easier for me to come to understand what being in total isolation can do to a man while body was never found the other competitor nigel whose yacht sank just weeks before claiming the prize for passage committed suicide three years later after unsuccessful attempts at properly completing a br br everything could take its toll especially the sea br br the director louise was also at the q a session after the showing together with producer john i had no idea that it's a female director and that just came as a very nice surprise the film is getting a limited release in the uk a couple of days in certain cinemas catch it in cinema while you can unless you have a state of the art sound system that can recreate the sound of the bashing southern ocean then i'm sure they'll soon have it on dvds too Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6160770058631897 Review: ideas are dangerous comment by one br br dvd rating b 4 out of 5 8 out of 10 worth the time br br a great story for adults or teen but not for children none of the stupid violent crime stuff so often mistaken by hollywood these days as quality work and it can be used as a trainer film on what proper preparation is all about or not about prior to sailing the seven seas the movie starts out somewhat slowly to develop the story as most documentaries do but as it draws the viewer into the saga emotions begin to in one's head emotions include anger sadness and disbelief the era late 1960's br br that solo sailing around the globe is dangerous is not surprising what is surprising is all the twists that viewers wouldn't expect its not your average group of guys in a sailing race each boat was different as allowed by the race rules each solo sailor had different levels of ability as allowed by the race rules there were well known sailors among them and a few not so well known one was considered a mystery man as nobody seemed to have any knowledge of his ability at all each boat was allowed to depart at will so long as all were underway by a certain date and this was of course prior to modern electronics that allow to communicate with shore about vicious storms etc br br actual video and audio recordings are interspersed with interviews of family members and others involved the mood of the interviewees is always somber despite the years that have passed br br the main character don is the focus of attention how his journey relates to those who he not only wanted to beat but due to circumstances of his own creation had to beat he had to win the story was about what that circumstance did to his life as he moved south west across the atlantic ocean over a years time alone on the water br br do not fail to view the special features section of the dvd once the film is finished the entire saga isn't fully understood w o viewing the stuff br br in the end once you've watched everything on the dvd you will likely just shake your head and ' and keep in mind that is why the story has remained alive for the last 40 years br br spoiler do not fail to view the special features section of the dvd once the film is finished one sailor who was headed back to england after the globe decided on the fly that no he was going for another spin and the film records his opinions about that decision the opposite story unfolds as another sailor wishes the race allowed two on board so he could take his wife along and their photos demonstrate a very warm union between them the interview with an ex who had actually a boat across the atlantic with a friend prior to the solo sail race was incredibly funny as he described not even knowing how to sail and who thought the bad things happening to him were ' too many people think that setting sail in the open sea can be an romantic adventure without don't you be one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513429403305054 Review: note this should probably be read only after watching the film br br it is very rare to find a documentary or movie that focuses on the loser deep water does just this making it one of the most thought provoking films in a very long time it does not provide us with a hero to look up to but rather an anti hero who forces us to look into ourselves br br the film is about a group of men who attempt to sail around the globe and without stopping only one makes it several die one decides not to return home each of them on a psychological journey intriguing enough to merit entire films for themselves yet the most interesting is donald crowhurst or rather the way that he is portrayed by the filmmakers and our reactions to him as viewers br br by any standards this man should be considered a despicable character yet why is he depicted so why are we so sympathetic to him from the beginning he made all of the wrong choices he his family financially to get the boat he left at a more dangerous time to get more publicity he ignored all of the warnings despite his lack of experience he chose to lie instead of admitting defeat these choices snowball until the inevitable and final one suicide all for what a place in history a feeling of accomplishment perhaps what is important to consider is whether this mans situation was inevitable br br each individual must ask himself if his natural human drive for fame and accomplishment would bring him to such and i believe that examining your own reaction to story will offer at least some answer to that question Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8978603482246399 Review: i happened upon this by chance i was at my friends house and he had just started watching it so i sat down thinking we would shoot the breeze whilst this was playing in the background however within seconds i was immersed in this docu drama and we both spent the rest of the time completely focused on this and not saying a word to each other br br i never knew the tale of the the first solo around the world yacht race let alone the tragic events of one man's attempt against the odds which set out to be his redemption for all of his in life but ultimately ends up becoming an example of them having not known of the story i did watch this with the same as i imagine those who were reading about the race at the time it actually was happening engulfed in what was taking place and eager for more information hoping the lone amateur was going to pull it off against the odds and beat the which makes the shocking twists of the story all the more tragic i felt like i was living the story br br the story is told with great care and the interviewees have clearly had time to reflect on the tragedy which gives great insights but is also contrasted nicely by the archive footage of interviews at the time of the tragedy the recordings and photographs of the lone sailors is also excellently used and the insights into the minds of the sailors and how solitude was affecting them was superb br br i'm shocked that this story isn't more widely known or has been turned into a movie but also thankful thankful that we have this drama documentary to tell the tale from those who knew the man instead of some movie adaptation and thankful that i caught this gem of a film by pure chance br br it's a must see whether you like documentaries or not Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744955897331238 Review: i remember the events of this movie the ill fated cruise of donald crowhurst in 1968 in the golden globe single handed around the world yacht race i was a 13 year old living in england the previous year francis later sir francis he was for his exploits had completed the first solo of the globe i remember it mostly because we were given time off school to watch his return on a grainy black and white tv and then his by the queen it provoked a huge of patriotic in the uk it all seems so quaint now became a national hero but he had stopped half way in australia to re fit his yacht so the next logical step for was to attempt the journey without stopping br br it's important to remember that this was a world pre when communications on land were still pretty erratic never mind in the middle of the ocean now with that fit on a key chain and a position within a anywhere on earth it's hard to recall a time when you could go to sea and quite literally vanish as donald crowhurst did br br a number of signed up all men back then including mystery man crowhurst essentially a weekend sailor crowhurst had not been a spectacular success in any previous enterprise including careers in the british army the air force and as an electronics entrepreneur selling aids he wanted to do something big with his life and he saw the five thousand pound first prize well over 100 000 in today's money and the ensuing publicity as a means of kick starting his business he signed a deal with a sponsor that proved more than his boat and which meant failure would bankrupt him and soon found himself a popular figure with journalists as he prepared for the race now the brits always love the idea of the gutsy amateur taking on the think eddie the eagle losing endless olympic ski jump and the amateur riders who regularly start the grand national horse race the public up to see him set off but his boat wasn't really ready and even as he started the last competitor to leave the uk crowhurst must have known he didn't seriously have a chance but too much was riding on him to quit br br in the wonderful archive footage we see doubt written all over his poor wife's face left behind with their 4 children she is interviewed throughout the film together with one of sons she was in a no win situation had she attempted to stop him she would have been considered a spoiler but afterward she was with doubt as to whether she could have saved his life by stopping him faced with the certain truth that his boat was and would never make it through the southern oceans and unable to turn around and face ridicule bankruptcy and crowhurst devised a plan to cheat laid up argentina and brazil out of radio contact he waited for the leaders to round cape horn and start back up the atlantic thinking he could sneak in at the end of the line and pretend he had all the way around the globe he his and made 16mm films and audio recordings to back up his plan but as one after another the other competitors dropped out he realized that in fact he would come in 2nd and his would be unable to face certain his journal suggests he lost his grip on reality and eventually committed suicide his yacht was found he never was br br this beautifully edited film also follows the journey of bernard an experienced and enigmatic french sailor who was in second place and certain of the journey prize when he abruptly left the race unable to deal with the and publicity he knew he would face and into the wide blue eventually pulling up some 10 months later in having spent some seven years working at sea myself albeit on very different ships to these i well understand the pull of the ocean standing on deck seeing water in every direction to the horizon knowing there's a couple of miles of water below you nothing between you and oblivion but a thin metal hull without easy access to tv or radio even nowadays on most working ships you feel pretty isolated it's possible to truly escape from the responsibilities of everyday life for a while there is some thoughtful analysis of what drives people to attempt this kind of very long lonely journey and the effect it has on the human mind most people would think that attempting to raise 4 children is adventure enough but much is made of the need for self discovery in the hardships at sea the search for self br br i strongly suspect that robin knox johnston the ex navy guy who won the race and many since probably knew pretty well who he was before he set off which was why he succeeded not just in winning the race but also retaining his sanity en route those who went searching for something profound within themselves may not have entirely liked what they found br br the marvelous archive footage of britain in the late 60s is almost reason enough to watch this did it really look quite that bad i don't remember it looking quite so dowdy but perhaps we out the worst aspects of the past but overall it is an excellently well made and engrossing movie highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864460229873657 Review: the cranes are flying is a superb film winner of the golden palm at cannes film festival it has an excellent cinematography and performance by the only russian actor ever to win an award in cannes for a performance she plays veronika a teenager in love with her boyfriend happy and without with plans of getting married her life will get upside down when world war ii strikes and her boyfriend volunteers to the army the film depicts the effect of war on a teenager love and on the people that stayed and saw their loved ones go and fight waiting for a letter or other information it is a portrayal of lost innocence does a magnificent job and her character transformation will break your heart the camera movement is fast with a lot of close ups it is a dancing camera the first scene in the stairs is fantastic but it isn't the only one there is later a scene when veronika attempts committing suicide and another in my opinion one of the most powerful scenes in movie history the bombing of house when she runs the stairs in the middle of fire to find her apartment completely destroyed simply great 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807893633842468 Review: this is a gem as a film four production the anticipated quality was indeed delivered shot with great style that reminded me some errol morris films well arranged and simply gripping it's long yet horrifying to the point it's excruciating we know something bad happened one can guess by the lack of participation of a person in the interviews but we are compelled to see it a bit like a car accident in slow motion the story spans most conceivable aspects and unlike some documentaries did not try and refrain from showing the sides of the stories as also dealing with the guilt of the people don left behind him wondering why they didn't stop him in time it took me a few hours to get out of the melancholy that gripped me after seeing this very well made documentary Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.851286768913269 Review: deep water examines the pressures and ambitions on an ordinary man in a compelling documentary the testimony and archive footage are a fascinating insight to the late 1960's and a ground breaking round the world yacht race the personal conflicts of duty to family self and reputation are played out in one of the most memorable and affecting films i have seen i was not familiar with the history of this story and the drama was successfully and clearly directed the story is mostly respectful to the participants with heroes and villains implied rather than ruthlessly exposed most of the interpretation is left open to the viewer allowing room to personally relate to the situations and characters this movie is a bitter sweet experience with an entertaining mix of thoughtful suspense joy and drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895454049110413 Review: this is an account of events that have been covered in print several times and i had read two books 'a voyage for and 'the strange last voyage of donald before seeing the film in just before christmas i must say it exceeded all expectations in its telling of the 1968 sunday times golden globe yacht race these men set out to do something that had never been done before with no support wooden boats no satellite phones no and just their wits and skill to get them round the globe in one piece not to mention the months of solitude the southern ocean little sleep and boats that were often literally falling apart around them br br this documentary is excellently put together in my opinion tightly edited well paced with superb narration the archive footage and the interviews are fascinating and bring the story to life clare interview footage is especially revealing and moving as she relates the events that led up to her husband donald departure from the doubts and fears in his mind and her reaction as subsequent events unfolded br br i was moved and had even shed a tear or two by the time the credits started rolling and overheard other people expressing similar feelings br br the two books i mentioned above are useful for more detail and back story which couldn't have been fitted into the 90 minutes and i would recommend those too br br this is ultimately a true story of human courage and human frailty a must see for anyone interested in sailing adventure human and real life heroes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866747260093689 Review: 1931 also presented an american tragedy the original tale of who will he take up with poor girl or rich girl this was a truly entertaining film babs stanwyck was a pretty as she could be ditto sally monroe played husband i had never heard of him but i thought he bore a good physical resemblance to bing crosby of the big broadcast even a and ears ricardo cortez the rich playboy with a heart of gold a true movie pioneer going back the dilemma is resolved at the end to the strains of the title and i believe annette had the hit recording although the off screen voice did very well i also enjoyed the dance hall scenes i'm sure they were authentic the band a leading one of the time was superb good job lionel barrymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838929176330566 Review: one of the last films directed by lionel barrymore ten cents a dance stars barbara stanwyck as the dance hall girl barbara in her sixth role stanwyck looks quite plain jane in this one and opens with her getting chewed out by the dance hall manager then along comes rich guy bradley carlton ricardo cortez who wants to sweep her off her feet cortez and stanwyck had made three films together in the 1930s then she meets eddie who's very different from the dashing carlton the writer jo had worked on some its a wonderful life guys and dolls and gone with the wind so i was surprised that the characters and script in this were so ordinary the story starts getting more interesting about halfway thru and is very similar to the bride walks out from 1936 also starring stanwyck t b w o is much more clever but also more tame due to on of the hays code Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669727087020874 Review: this is one of barbara stanwyck's earlier films and it sure does have an unconventional theme she's making money by dancing with men at a dance hall she really doesn't like the work but it's a living her boyfriend seems like a pretty nice guy but she's also pursued by rich guy ricardo cortez well after marrying it turns out her nice guy is a womanizing and rich cortez turns out to be a heck of a guy by the end of the film barbara simply has had enough as any sane woman would walk from this horrid marriage br br in the 1920s and early 30s hollywood did pretty much anything it wanted and some of their films had themes or scenes that would surprise many today such as nudity adultery and bad language while ten cents a dance isn't a blatant example of this morality it does have a theme that never would have been allowed after the production code was created and enforced starting in 1934 in some ways the code was great after all parents didn't need to worry about what their kids saw in films such as nudity in ben hur 1925 however it also tended to some of the movies far too much and there is no way this particular film could have been made and approved because it tends to glorify divorce a serious no no 1934 and thereafter this is really a shame as i don't think ten cents a dance was bad at all to discuss this especially since the star barbara stanwyck was married to a philandering thief even so allowing the film to end with her him and marrying a man who himself was twice divorced just couldn't have been br br overall the film is interesting and thought provoking plus it was well paced and suited its relatively short run time give this one a look br br fyi sadly ricardo cortez was actually not hispanic but changed his name because of possible prejudice because he was jewish he was an excellent leading man of his time but today is all but forgotten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9195724129676819 Review: this relic from before the days of the production code and the hays office is good fun not great but entertaining br br based on a song by rogers hart that was an enormous hit at the time the story revolves around dance hall girl barbara stanwyck who is by wealthy businessman ricardo cortez who was handsome but whose heart belongs to her neighbor monroe she and marry but keep it a secret while she dismisses cortez who still holds out hope she helps hubby get a job in company but married bliss quickly turns sour as develops a taste for the high life and steps out with a college sweetheart and in high stakes bridge yup i know it's pretty funny finally he 5 000 from cortez and is about to go on the lam when his devoted wife goes to cortez and i won't reveal anything else although the ending was certainly a surprise br br stanwyck is the best thing about this movie in one of her earliest roles she's quite accomplished is the weak point he's unattractive and while cortez is amazingly suave and sexy while his performance is earnest but unremarkable br br while ostensibly a drama it's filled with laughs many as some elements of this movie have aged very poorly but there are a lot of good witty lines at one point stanwyck says to cortez my brains are in my feet while yours are in that's pretty darn suggestive for 1931 there's a lot of bawdy and suggestive stuff in this flick in the last days before the code down and everything an amusing antique a good reminder of how far we haven't come in 70 years this story could very easily be changed to fit 2003 but could keep the basic plot with the original ending in place Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8691676259040833 Review: this is a forgotten classic of a film and harmony borrowed a ton from it for is good river's edge is way way better its no secret that keanu reeves isn't the best actor whoever walked the earth no in fact he's a horrendous actor but he was born for some roles ted preston esquire from bill and ted and his role in this film he is perfect as a sort of good natured but very apathetic and confused teenager then there's crispin glover i think his performance in this film is the best of his career he is phenomenal as the drugged out character then there's dennis hopper who is perfect as well this movie is simply amazing and if you haven't seen it run out and watch it today its brilliant one of the best portrayals of modern america i've seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9906256198883057 Review: river's edge was one of the most disturbing films of 1986 and for a year that also saw blue velvet you know thats saying something viewed today its lost little of its power and remains much better than the overrated kids the previews for kids played it up to be an expose of the deterioration of the nation's youth in reality it was little more than an exploitation film based mostly around shock value river's edge was promoted as a teen exploitation flick but was in actuality much better the only times it goes from being disturbing to distasteful is the constant image of the dead nude body outside of that the film is thought provoking and for all its minor flaws quite realistic br br keanu reeves known for being a particularly wooden performer gives his best performance as a burned out teenager is equally sympathetic and likable dennis hopper on the comeback trail with this blue velvet and gives a great performance as the creepy yet pathetic hippie generation leftover crispin glover while always entertaining to watch seems a bit out of place as the manic stoner and leader of the group the best performance however is definitely daniel roebuck as the murderer john roebuck is frighteningly emotionless its a shame he didn't become a bigger star as hes a much better actor than reeves br br the film is overall fantastic and daring don't mistake this for another lame john hughes clichéd high school flick such as the breakfast club this is a shocking piece of nihilism that resonates with the viewer fans of this movie are advised to check out a canadian film from 1981 called out of the blue directed by dennis hopper its another shockingly bleak examination of the generation gap and despite its obscurity may have been an influence on river's edge 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883480668067932 Review: river's edge is more than just the story of a murder it's an indictment of the wave of apathy that has plagued pockets of youth for decades now our main characters are a group of what my high school would have referred to as stoners one of them just decided to strangle his girlfriend because she apparently had the nerve to talk sh t to him this dangerous young man played by daniel roebuck has an intensity that will you he takes the other kids in the group out to show them his girlfriend's body and strangely enough nobody seems really freaked out about it the balance of the film the desperate circumstances in which these people live and how guilt is eventually able to worm its way inside even these apathetic kids br br river's edge is certainly not or the behavior of its characters we clearly see the dangers presented by such apathy and having only the desire to get drunk or high we are shown the dysfunctional home lives these kids have and perhaps this is meant to explain their awful behavior but could it only be unstable homes that lead to this type of destructive living crispin glover is his usual whacked out self he drives around town in a state of complete paranoia after the murder he tries to sympathize with why his friend had to commit the crime but clearly he does not understand what could have made the young man do it dennis hopper plays an older man these kids get their dope from though he is certainly a rebellious figure he cannot relate to the apathy and rage of the younger generation witness his confused reaction as roebuck describes how killing his girlfriend made him feel as wild as hopper's character is even he knows this young man should not be walking the face of the earth br br what will you think of these kids well there is really no way to like their characters some are less despicable than others but you cannot help either hating or feeling sorry for them twenty years later there is still an apathy alive and well in a great many young people out there when do these kids get lost what makes so many of them want to act anti social this film and the questions it poses about teenagers will stick with you for a while that's a fact br br 8 of 10 stars br br the hound Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687055945396423 Review: like in a circle the movie leads back to its point of departure the image of the cranes that are crossing a sky they represent the freedom to realize your life as you wish in order to aspire the greatest possible br br in the beginning veronica and boris experience such a promise of happiness and their eyes follow the path of the cranes in it seems as if they might be able to live according to their dreams br br but man is not a bird life draws up its own rules from which no human can escape and which we cannot change not even by making a supreme effort war breaks out and without much hesitation boris signs up for the front in order to his patriotic duty he cannot even say good bye to veronica for she arrives late at the assembly point from which the soldiers are sent away surrounded by a crowd all her attempts to attract attention must inevitably fail br br boris eventually gets killed in war without veronica learning about it for the moment his brother mark a vigorous musician who obtained the from military service by corruption is eager to take his place veronica initially resists but in a night of bombing she finally falls victim to his charms a marriage takes place which is never accepted by the family br br soon feelings of guilt hold of veronica and she realizes that return is the one and only thing she actually longs for she therefore her bad conscience and despair by the self sacrificing work in a field hospital br br when war finally is over once again a crowd of enthusiastic people gathers in order to cheer the victorious soldiers again veronica is among them forcing her way through a wall of bodies in her hand she is carrying a bunch of flowers until she finally has to give it away to complete strangers for one of the has just dashed her hopes by the sad certainty of death br br once again the cranes invade the sky drawing their wayward lines but now veronica is watching them on her own and the look in her eyes is a different one she has had to accept the to live according to plans to follow the guidelines of your dreams for all humans are nothing but helpless puppets hanging on the strings of fate br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9265078902244568 Review: i just over another comment posted here in which the writer discusses the disturbing ways the teenagers in this film use the body of their dead friend one overlooked in this statement is perhaps the most unsettling of them all no surprise it's what crispin glover's character does he is thrilled over one of his friends murdering another friend of his the killer's girlfriend not because did not like this individual rather he is excited about her death because it gives him something to do this poor boy is bored in life and dead inside that a murdered friend is something to get excited about because it provides him with something to focus on Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3571353852748871 Review: i think this is a pretty good movie but one thing makes it very interesting to me it is blatantly obvious once you look out for it the main characters in this movie are the inspiration for the bullies on the simpsons is john is and tony is dolph there is even an episode of the simpsons where uses the line i poked her with a stick br br the connection is the most obvious with the knit hat and long hair and the voice has the shaved head unlike john but is the big dumb one the tony dolph connection is pretty obvious with the long haircut and even the second tier status Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41598281264305115 Review: crispin way of acting and not only his is tremendous you really want to believe him because his body language and performing fits the person perfect he gives this extraordinary bit of personality that makes this movie a cult as well as which role is done very well by dennis hopper it's about choosing the right or wrong side without logical thinking about the scene friendship is more and that's exactly what i think is what makes choices this difficult rivers edge lets you experience this with serious tones and family i really enjoyed it watching i saw it a month ago for the first time but if you like a nice 80s feel this is the one that you have to see a same that i didn't know of it earlier Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553311467170715 Review: i was flipping through the channels and had to stop and laugh when i came across this movie it was so clearly about teens in the early 80s and i called my mom hahaha turn to channel such and such the kid totally looks like if dad were a kid br br um yeah turns out this movie is about my dad his friends br br even without it being about loosely based on my dad's childhood i'd say watch this movie br br it is just bizarre to say the least the apathy in teens even back then this is a good human interest and showcases some strange sides of the psyche Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5186114311218262 Review: i have seen this movie three times going back to in the 1980's and again on the channel last night 11 2010 based on a true story which i remember being in the news during the early 1980's i've decided that i find it too disturbing to watch ever again yet it's hard to look away from a car accident the creepiest character is joshua john miller who plays reeves little brother br br the story this movie was based on can be found anywhere on the internet just google it it's about anthony jacques who murdered conrad in california in 1981 the characters portray generation x pre borderline with the exception of reeves who grows a conscience br br old hippies did a great job raising that generation br br for such a young kid i thought joshua miller was excellent as the serial killer in the making character in actuality he went to and has written screenplays as well as directed his acting capabilities in this film were amazing just the way he treats his little sister by drowning her doll and tearing up her dolls grave gave me the shivers it gave me nightmares even with whats happening in our world today in 2010 it still is the most degenerate film i've seen to date br br the apathy and dysfunction of these families is enough to make one puke this thrill kill almost makes the manson murders pale in comparison br br glover got a little too much into character he wound up on david to discuss his role and almost kicked the host in the head glover had to seek psychiatric help after portraying his character br br also fight the good fight to the great dennis hopper you're one of the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792407155036926 Review: river's edge is an extremely disturbing film written by acclaimed american screen writer neal it is based on an actual event which happened at a time when most of american youngsters were trying to make sense of their lives this is one of the most outstanding films made by american director tim hunter much of film's attention is focused on a reckless murder committed by a teenager this unfortunate event sets in motion a whole range of questions about real motivations of youngsters in american society those who saw this film during its initial release must have had vivid memories of great actor dennis hopper in a confused role as a sympathetic social outcast matrix star keanu reeves also looks good as one of the teenagers before he reached star status at a time when teen flicks are made without any kind of serious preparation it is hoped that river's edge cannot simply be ignored as just another silly teen flick it had massive impact on people who lived during turbulent times of the past when being an of a sleepy town was akin to not having being born for today's generation with their heady of internet props such as and river's edge might appear to be outdated but its importance cannot be denied by any serious film admirer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525613784790039 Review: although i was hoping that i'd like it a little more this was still certainly an impressive film there were great performances by all the leads and the story while not what i'd call chilling was still effective and it kept me interested for me the best part of this film was the look of the picture for it always looked cold and damp and it just really seemed to suit the film well i also thought that the low budget suited this movie for i don't think that a crisp picture and clear sound would have worked as well in a film this grim all things considered it fell a little short of my expectations but i'm still very glad that i finally sat down to watch this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904325544834137 Review: i finally saw this on video after years of hearing about it it is by no means a perfect movie but it is oddly hypnotic one of those rare special films that creates its own world br br spoilers first the bad stuff the scenes in class are excruciating even if the subject is social studies this guy is way over the top his speeches are so overwrought they are laughable and no teachers i ever had would their students like that and tell the ones who protest to shut up these scenes are brief but they break the mood and pull the viewer out of the story next how the heck does just walk out of the police station near the end also what happened to car after the first scene of him riding into town he spends the rest of the film being around by or end spoilers br br this guy is great dennis hopper effortlessly steals the movie in the mail i love company you're my friend every line is a classic he gives an internal logic that makes the story work incredibly he actually makes the audience feel empathy for this guy especially when samson talks about his future br br by contrast crispin glover is hard to take sometimes yet the scenes of him driving around in the beetle are perfect kids with cars in high school always have something to do and buds to do it with low key attitude makes a good foil for their friendship is believable glover's mannerisms are a little much but he is consistent throughout he drives the plot and exudes a sense of urgency that no one else does just try to imagine this flick if were as much of a zombie as matt or samson br br spoilers what makes river's edge unsettling is the fact that samson is not really evil in the usual sense he is kind of a boring guy who got sick of being taken for granted in other words he is like thousands of other boring guys after he kills jamie he starts to unravel which creates some suspense as we wait to see when he will snap again end spoilers br br part of this movie's appeal is the way the action stays centered around the teens and their point of view the parents are comic relief mom tony's dad or overwhelmed mom this underlines how the kids hang together for the attention no one else gives them it keeps the story focused on the relationships within the clique and emphasizes that the only adult they can relate to is river's edge is a textbook on alienation it conveys how awkward mysterious and disconcerting adolescence is like no other film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732786417007446 Review: this film is so 1980's and that is what i like so much about it it does an excellent job of conveying the feel of that odd decade the reality that russian could wipe you out at any time reagan in the white house telling everybody that things were great while more and more social programs were slashed young people dropped out but not as far as their parents of the 1960's did young people still went to school they just smoked so much dope that their were all but dead nothing effected them not even the death of one of their classmates at the hands of one of their friends how weird is it to realize that the murder was wrong but you are not sure why watching the characters deal with the crime is fascinating and telling of a very sick society glover is great keanu is great hopper is incredible one of the most memorable movies i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188277721405029 Review: i didn't expect much from this movie it was just one of those movies i thought i'd just watch because it was on television i certainly underestimated this movie br br it's about a guy who kills his girlfriend and to his friends i was very happy with the acting they had the characters played well it was a particularly great scene when dennis hopper and john daniel roebuck are talking to each other about why john killed jamie it's upsetting to hear how he explains that he wanted to feel control and thats why but had loved the girl he had killed felt remorse while john felt nothing hell he was proud of what he'd done it really makes you think about people keanu reeves did a great job as matt and was good it's weird to see her as a in and her as every actor did great at acting it was real nice for a change it was a great movie and i would definitely say i recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868029952049255 Review: it's not difficult after watching this film to see why post silent soviet cinema is held in such little critical esteem don't get me wrong the cranes are flying is for the first half at least supremely entertaining boasting a lightness of touch completely unexpected from its country of origin a fresh brisk technique that eventually irritates as much as it initially charms two stunning subjective set pieces and a romantic verve that flirts with but never quite into territory it's just that in its of vast social national and world events to a love affair it is essentially no different from a conventional hollywood movie br br of course in a soviet union that the state above all else and in an era world war two that suppressed and liberty to murderous symbolism this of two appealing young lovers is a relief and the thematic similarities all consuming love rent apart by war with two of the most wonderful of all films seventh heaven les de also adds to its potential br br the story is simple enough boris a young factory worker from a bright medical and artistic family and veronika a student conduct a breezy relationship at night their only free time cousin mark a composer also has eyes on veronika when the nazis invade russia boris secretly volunteers to the chagrin of his family and lover he promises to write to veronika but never does thinking maybe she hasn't bothered to see him off or perhaps the mail is simply parents die during an air raid and she moves in with family helping out at the hospital where his father tends wounded soldiers br br distressed by silence veronika is also by the attentions of mark who has gained from military duty by a local official she is eventually worn down and marries him to the of her adopted family boris meanwhile is killed in action veronika disgusted with herself and an adulterous mark refuses to believe this and awaits his return a young orphan bearing his name br br the title refers to the birds the couple see at the height of their love symbolic perhaps of its power but this is the cranes fly in a v formation and this shape pervades the entire film through the shapes of buildings interiors exteriors of people composition camera angles the heroine's name or by editing in which feet walking southwest in one story are met by feet walking in another br br this serves to fatally trap the lovers who have no control over their and also suggest the power that is never specifically mentioned in the film although the pair seem to be free in space whether literally in an environment or privileged in generous close ups they are always torn apart by circumstances families by crowds see the brilliant if obvious sequences where veronika is engulfed by tanks or the pair fail to meet in a huge crowd or simply by the film's structure which is constantly through their closeness although at the beginning the lightness and of style suggest a beautiful romantic it is constantly being broken by strange edits or camera angles of distracting of music br br what is most remarkable is how these blocks to romance are achieved by rather than historical forces the whole film but especially the war itself is strangely unreal and dreamlike we are never shown its harsh brutal actuality just its effects on the lovers in fact it is transformed into a majestic spectacle devoid of nasty germans br br on the home front the air create delicious effects of light and shade or ruins of almost gothic decadence in the bunker the threat to the soviet empire is less important than perceived indifference the empty moscow spaces the lovers initially than veronika with her mother walk though are less actual locations than emotional spaces br br when mark tries to force himself on veronika the air raid is less a destructive reality than a symbolic release of sexual and emotional frustrations this is a brilliant sequence filmed with silent expressionistic terror in which the screen seems to burst with hysteria and violence all the more compelling for the earlier wistful br br it's not much different at the front either where fights over girls' honour are more urgent than tactics nazis or despair the movement of boris and his wounded into a final space is a further of the experience of war its setting in a forest giving it a sexual dynamic and final pre death flashback is an extraordinary mixture of dream wish fulfillment and heightened anxiety in which what is wished for becomes menacing and grotesque br br from this point on the film becomes a little less interesting slightly more obvious one more grasp for expressionist overload attempted suicide and her rescuing the infant is clumsily handled and her sombre guilt casts a shadow over the whole film the use of deep focus at first ravishing soon becomes wearing devoid as it is of any of the moral force or meaning welles brought to its use in citizen kane after what seems a quietly sly critique of in favour of the individual is cruelly betrayed at the end when individual suffering as so often in russian art into symbolic i e hope a pity Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.809043288230896 Review: loosely based on actual events river's edge is a film much in the style of david lynch about a group of teenagers who are aware of a murder committed by one of their friends but no one does anything about it for a long time with top notch acting by crispin glover and dennis hopper we are able to forgive the average acting by everyone else in the film br br the film begins with a young boy tim joshua john miller dropping a doll off of a bridge murder 1 tim then hears someone yelling when he looks up he sees samson daniel roebuck standing on the bank of the river with the dead naked body of his girlfriend behind him murder 2 samson eventually shows the body to his friends all of which are horrified not only because of the murder but also because the victim jamie was a friend of theirs despite all of this no one goes to the police you may think this is unrealistic but this is what happened in the real story if you are familiar with the story of alpha dog 2006 you will know that the same thing happened there as well through all of this crispin glover is working to keep samson safe although no one including samson seems to care about keeping him out of way as time goes on we learn that dennis hopper a middle aged shut in who deals drugs to the local teenagers has also killed a woman before murder 3 from here things begin to close in on samson and his friends and eventually everything is revealed but not in the way you may be expecting br br in the film we learn of three murders each one with a different reason a different reaction and a different effect on those involved when tim drops his younger sister's doll off of the bridge we are never made aware of his motive however we do see the reaction of the younger sister she cries and screams while her mother her later her older brother matt keanu reeves helps her put a cross in the yard in remembrance of her doll the murder of jamie everyone except samson who is apathetic to the whole situation and when asked by why he did it samson replies with she was talking sh t but they do not sob or scream the run away and go on with their lives trying to forget what had happened in situation he did not kill his girlfriend out of hate we never really know why he killed her but we see that is not proud of what he had done he even mentions that he is sorry and that her loved her from this we see the different ways we can be affected by death in the film it is easy for us to identify with the teenagers because they do not know what they feel or how they should feel about the death of their friend in much the same way we the audience do not know how to feel because we do not know jamie we are obviously saddened by the death and realize that samson should be arrested but we don't feel strongly for jamie as an individual br br there are several similarities between river's edge and twin peaks 1990 1991 especially in the overall feel of the film i wonder if mark frost and david lynch were thinking of river's edge when they were creating their series after all tim hunter did go on to direct three episodes of twin peaks br br crispin glover's performance as the hyperactive frantic is an oscar worthy performance always in a rush and always worried about keeping samson from getting caught is an intense character that seems to be on speed if you have seen crispin glover in any film you know that he can deliver a line like no one else it is always a treat to see him perform the other great performance in river's edge is by dennis hopper his portrayal of the shut in drug dealer who has one leg and an sex doll he talks to named reminded me of a more toned down and more humorous version of frank booth hopper's character in david lynch's film blue velvet 1986 br br river's edge is great film and i believe it shows us how easy it is to be apathetic when in reality we need to step up and speak out against the evils in the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742243885993958 Review: a teenage film about angst friendship loyalty and growing but this isn't a happy outing on its part due to the circumstances and life changing dilemmas surrounding the premise what is quite numbing haunting and downright cold however i was expecting something a little more powerful and effective and while engrossing and unforgettable it didn't entirely stir up much in the way of emotions the performances are reasonably a mixed bag but there's a brutal honesty to them all dennis hopper and especially daniel roebuck are crispin glover over does it and keanu dead as wood turn seems to pay off in his custom slacker role joshua john is quite good and so is jim in with a short but highly engaging performance the story is dramatically confronting character laced and harrowing in its eventual breakdown where it infuses a gritty and painful punch swirling music score is with anxiety tension and wonder as the morals and commitments are tested and learnt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644624590873718 Review: pot seeking pre teen joshua miller as tim throws his sister's doll into the river while daniel roebuck as samson and smokes a cigarette after killing as jamie the doll away but the naked young woman stays by the river's edge for any to see viewing the dead body are a group of twenty something teenagers mostly classmates of the naked corpse stoners keanu reeves as matt and crispin glover as are found most camera worthy the friends wonder what to do about their guilty beer killer friend br br veteran in the cast dennis hopper as keeps the heads fed mr hopper once killed a woman he lives with one of those life sized sex dolls with a mouth apparently ready for action as is a more living doll and she is waiting for reeves to kiss her their is notably cross cut with a flashback to the opening an actual teenager in her first feature role ms is the daughter of sixties singer donovan make other quirky connections on your own br br you can read a lot into the movie or not depending on your mood some of the characters' backgrounds may be a little too subtle most obviously the killer teen was teased note his weight attitude and toilet connected nickname some of the characters' relationships and motivations are too vaguely defined but the cast certainly keeps the material interesting and director tim hunter photographer frederick and writer neal are obviously skilled br br river's edge 8 27 86 tim hunter keanu reeves crispin glover dennis hopper joshua miller Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5359594821929932 Review: apparently this movie was based on a true story i'm not sure how accurate it is though but it really reminded me of how when i see that someone has been murdered on the news it's amazing how much it doesn't affect me sure i think it's terrible but i honestly don't care i move on it seems that murder is trivial now this is what river's edge shows nobody really seems to care about this girl and her death not even the killer then what's the point br br the killer in this story is john and for the large amount of the movie he hides out with another killer named played by dennis hopper is older and you can see the generational gap he says he loved the girl that he killed when he asks john if he loved the girl he killed he simply replies she was okay the movie only seems to offer one solution life is more important than death a character's life is spared people get second chances and one hopeless case is killed br br the acting is really good after watching this movie i could only come to the conclusion that crispin glover is either a brilliant actor or a terrible actor i still have no idea he was my main reason to see this movie though but the best performance is clearly given by dennis hopper br br even though the fashion is really 80's and characters sometimes mention then current issues i still think river's edge is as relevant today as ever br br my rating 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825954437255859 Review: i'm not sure whether i like this film or not i think it is creepy and completely weird crispin glover as always gave a great performance as i think his performance was really good and one of his best but i don't like the character at all keanu reeves performance was really good and i truly felt for his character over all i think the whole cast gave great performances as felt like the characters were real i disliked some but genuinely felt sorry for others keanu reeves i would like to know if that was the original ending that the film was supposed to have as it didn't end how i expected it to i was disappointed in the ending and i don't feel that it did the rest of the film justice if you are into creepy weird and really well different movies go for this one if you like things that are normal please stay away Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23369944095611572 Review: imdb forces reviewers to type a certain amount of lines but all i really want to say is this is an incredible film and you can't consider yourself a film fan without having seen it you ought to just trust me on this one and stop reading this review and get the movie and push play but i have to type something so let me point out the following br br 1 river's edge contains what still may well rank as crispin glover's all time funniest and best performance in a film and if you have been following crispin glover at all you know that that alone justifies giving it a 10 funny lines galore br br 2 river's edge contains the second most memorable performance of dennis hopper's career other than the one in blue velvet and it is really excellent dennis hopper is really funny br br 3 river's edge contains the best performance of keanu career and it is excellent it was the role he was born to play he has plenty of good lines but one in particular is really really funny listen close when his character and the step dad are talking to one another br br still the best stoner film it is much more than just that it tends to show up in the drama sections of film rental stores but if this is a drama it's the funniest drama of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827120304107666 Review: i really don't have any complaints about this movie except for the disturbing scenes with the body i fell upon it while switching around the tv one night the acting was actually amazing i didn't expect it to be better than it appeared i thought who looks the same since 1986 which is a very good thing acting was really great and crispin played his character perfectly this movie is a hidden gem its a fresh of reality to the '80s compared to the other teen movies done by the brat pack even though i do like those alot too all in all i give it thumbs up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9317016005516052 Review: after reading some of these reviews it is apparent that some have missed the point what is great about this film here comes the point what is incredible about this film what is astonishing about this film is that there is no there is no preaching there is no preaching there is no preaching life goes on it is a masterpiece in letting an audience think for its collective self these are just kids doing what kids do without consciousness we all went to school with kids like these we are being by fiction movie tv news based reality invention br br dennis hopper the great girlfriend alone and his relationship with her is worth the price of renting this movie br br there have been few movies before or since that measure up to the intelligence of this film br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4425494372844696 Review: i hope the writer director editor and composer and let's not forget producer read this because their work was truly incredible on this movie let me start by saying that i am in no way with this movie i am only a regular guy who has been a fan of this movie for about 12 years and have seen it about 8 times br br every second of this movie is touching every scene is classic the acting is real the movie is honest you can relate to these characters as people not actors br br this tale follows three distinct killers at different stages in their lives the story is carefully thought out and every sub plot is intertwined and woven together culminating in a message that leaves us pondering the values of right and wrong that each of us carries inside br br glover daniel roebuck dennis hopper and joshua john miller as a 12 year old boy give absolutely amazing real performances i've seen this movie about 8 or more times and i still get so absorbed in their performances that i forget i am watching a movie it's that good great job everyone who worked on this great job br br the music is also wonderfully matched and haunting with the chosen cast the carefully timed editing and pacing the mood and tone and even the subject matter the director made some of the best decisions for a movie i've ever seen br br this movie is real it's honest it's a true movie experience which i will never forget you may not be into the subject matter but it is something you cannot ignore ultimately it's about people being people and everyone can relate to that i recommend this movie to fans of drama suspense and horror above almost every other film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820663928985596 Review: i can remember a college professor commenting as to how disturbing this film was reflecting the apathy of adolescents this was before generation x br br in a way most of us are products of the same consumer culture these high school kids spend their time drinking getting high and wondering what to do about the body left on a br br what would they do today would things be different some very important questions there are some excellent scenes with keanu reeves and the dysfunctional family he lives with his 11 year old brother going out to get wasted the mother has no idea what to do spends her time drinking with her boyfriend br br this film was a bit before its time in that it addresses the problems in lower class american society these kids had no outlet what is available for them in this dirt water town all in all a few interesting social commentaries are presented and there are no solutions 9 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.803260862827301 Review: unlike the many who have posted here i'm not movie literate i stumbled across this movie by accident channel surfing and couldn't surf away this is a truly incredible movie worthy of all the praise the critics and those on this site have heaped on it the actors are terrific is beautiful and innocent her fiancé boris is sweet and patriotic you couldn't help but feel father's and sorrow as he his son for such as to serve in the great war br br others have summarized the movie so well so i'll just mention a couple of scenes that moved me the most when brother reveals to his family that he has broken trust with his brother and has to marry twisted mouth shows her at this betrayal even though her part in the might have been through rape you fear that the rest of the movie might right this wrong by visiting just destruction on and the brother or worse show destroyed by an immoral descent into cigarette smoking decadence since this isn't french existential cinema the latter doesn't happen thankfully br br another scene that tears at your heart is when the unnamed musician soldier who was saved by boris returns to tell father of the death of his son he unwittingly breaks the news to i can't describe the sorrow of this scene still finds finds a straw to grab and hope that boris will yet come home the musician actually never saw boris buried after all br br i won't mention more scenes but do want to observe that the touches of soviet political correctness didn't detract at all from the film brother is revealed as the piano playing anti soviet slacker that someone who steals his brother's wife to be would have to be no doubt he gets at least a at the conclusion of the film the ending when finally learns for certain that boris is dead still manages to end with cheerfully and full of hope for the future you don't even want to imagine the tears and catharsis that must have swept through the theater when survivors of that war with their own losses in mind first saw this movie br br incredible go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819983243942261 Review: i have seen this movie a number of times and find it very compelling and sad the lack of real emotion from most of the characters is very disturbing they seem empty hopeless the story is based on a real event br br a teenage girl is murdered by her boyfriend for no obvious reason apparently he just felt like it then he boasts about it to his friends and as they don't believe him he takes them to view the body a number of times no one reports the murder there are two strong leads keanu reeves and glover character is seriously annoying br br character matt appears to be the only one who has a sense of right and wrong this is keanu at his best a flawless performance and very believable anyone who thinks this man can't act should watch this movie little brother is almost the most disturbing character in the movie only twelve and no compassion or love factor in his life it is very sad to think there are kids out there like this it really makes you grateful for what you have 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842497706413269 Review: river's edge is an excellent film and it's a shame that it hasn't made more of a mark for itself in cinematic history there were a number of gritty films based around school kids made in the eighties but of all the ones i've seen this is certainly the most nihilistic and disturbing the film takes a storyline that is disturbing in its own right and adds the theme of teenage slackers and their uncaring attitude about things which takes the story onto another level the film works because the central story is interesting and it's played out by complex characters the film begins with a murder we then follow the murderer nicknamed john as he goes back to school and tells all his friends about what he has done rather than give the expected reaction most of them hardly react at all and the strongest reaction that the murderer gets comes from who makes it his number one priority to help john clear up the mess he's in and get him out of it the other friends over the crime and before long one of them goes to the police br br river's edge features a host of great performances from its young cast keanu reeves has a reputation for wooden acting and for good reason but he fits in very well to this early role and this performance is easily one of his best crispin glover is the biggest standout as the slightly insane glover always stands out in every film he's in and while he does go over the top a little bit he convinces well as the lead in this movie reeves and glover receive good support from a talented young cast that includes daniel roebuck and joshua john miller as well as the great dennis hopper in another wild role the film features a very gritty picture which well with its nihilistic tone the central characters are all of the generation and the way that they genuinely don't seem to care about the murder of their friend is more shocking than the murder itself and the point that the film tries to make about modern society is both strong and well defined the film is also rather funny owing to some of the characters' lines but the humour is pitch black and clearly this film was never meant to be a comedy overall this is an excellent and memorable film that is definitely worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913337826728821 Review: less than zero could have been the 80s movie that reveals teenage apathy in its most extreme form had they actually stuck to the damn book but where they hadn't this movie presents does the job and leaves you with the creepiest feeling when its all over in ways not done until the late nineties with larry clark's movies and ' br br societal outcast teens are faced with a rather curious dilemma they don't treat it much like one when their estranged friend daniel roebuck boasts to them that he killed a teenage girl near the river's edge in their suburban town keanu reeves may be the only civilized character among the bunch the only one willing to exhibit any sort of conscience anyway while the others either don't do anything about the girl's death or want to help their friend hide the body br br i don't know who is more sick in this film crispin glover who becomes nearly obsessed and quite in trying to protect the friend and hide the crime by smuggling him out of the state dennis hopper an on edge drug dealer who to a female doll that befriends the teens as a dealer of course and suddenly becomes involved in the events or josh miller who plays little brother tim he appears to be the most apathetic of them all at least until his emotional breakdown at the end it is definitely not 80s teen fare obviously and certainly makes the point strikingly clear about the serious detachment these kids deal with despite a bizarre series of events thanks to many great performances all around even reeves proved some acting capability br br help yourself to a comedy to recover if it rocks you too hard Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667229652404785 Review: i just saw this movie for the second time i first saw it back in the mid 90's as a video selection it has retained it power br br it is interesting from several aspects one is that it is based on a true story two is it is a launching pad for two interesting actors keanu reeves and crispin glover and three it has dennis hopper in one of his better social misfit psychotic character roles br br the movie is also a study in the way people act in different settings you have characters in one on one family peer group school general society settings etc the story does well in demonstrating how a person will act in each setting br br i wish i could find the details of the actual murder to compare to the movie i saw a short bit that indicated it occurred in california and that several were taken to view the corpse br br this is a good choice for a rainy night video rental be prepared to feel at the end Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8854689002037048 Review: this film is one of the best of 1986 with creepy yet intriguing performances from crispin glover and dennis hopper the reagan years were pretty bleak for a lot of people not just teenagers but this flick really captured the desperation and despair well directed with great script apparently based on a true story i don't really see any weaknesses in this the opening shot was brilliant br br keanu reeves was decent for a change and miss was right on the money hopper had three other great performances that same year blue velvet texas chainsaw ii and i imagine this has a cult following and i wonder how this picture would fare if it was re released super stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507392048835754 Review: one of the better movies to come out of the 1980's this based on fact movie tells the story of a disturbed high school student who murders his girlfriend leaves her naked body on a river bank and about it later to his friends what is just as bad is their inability to feel anything about it br br disturbing but incredibly compelling look at aimless and apathetic kids who have no respect for their parents or any sort of authority who seem almost doomed to live lives of rebellion and this drama hits hard and is impossible to forget the young cast does a creditable job even keanu reeves in one of his earliest roles is better than usual of course there's no reason for the character of crispin glover to be as crazed and off the wall as he is but that's just glover being himself veteran dennis hopper has an especially good role as a loner who despite his own sordid past is saddened by the attitudes of this group of kids i would like to point out the chilling performance by daniel roebuck as the young murderer he's an under rated actor and aside from hopper his is probably the best performance in the film br br i saw river's edge for the first time a long time ago when it first started being shown on cable tv movie channels however i didn't catch all of it i saw it in its entirety for the first time a number of years later and now i've seen it again for what is probably the definitive time br br some affecting moments include constance breakdown where she that maybe she should leave her children just like their worthless father did i also liked the scenes where matt reeves faces off with his disturbed younger brother joshua miller and when the teacher mr jim the fact that the girl has died and that none of his students seem to care br br i will never forget this film not as long as i live it's too for that br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9267560839653015 Review: river's edge is not a pleasant film to watch but it is an incredible one having viewed it many years ago i truly think it would still have the ability to shock were it to be re released or remade or something perhaps no movie ever made has captured the of young suburban like this frightening movie given that this is based on a true story it is even more disturbing very well acted and just unpleasant at many times to watch but also a little known masterpiece and a important film should be a mandatory to watch shown in all fantastic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639835357666016 Review: this is actually the first movie i ever saw in a theatre where the people didn't leave immediately when the end credits started in stead they remained seated for a few minutes gaping with their mouths open staring in the infinite trying to understand what they just seen br br the only thing i can say try to go watch this movie with as little knowledge about it as possible so did i i gave it a 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08097252994775772 Review: fair and nifty little science fiction horror fantasy thriller about a well known video game designer allegra jennifer jason leigh whose latest game existenz not only draws the attention of people who volunteer to try the game but one who nearly kills her and her game too since she forced to stay out of sight allegra is stuck with ted jude law a marketing p r nerd to be her bodyguard even though he only has a gun that's made out of flesh and bone and the bullets are teeth director david cronenberg has well used some bits from his earlier films scanners the fly etc and placed it into certain parts of the story with some good timing law and leigh are fine here and so are some of the supporting cast ian holm willem dafoe sarah christopher and so on that has an international twist to it dafoe is anything but devilish as gas a garage mechanic one of the movie's best scenes is witnessing ted eat fish and frogs and construct a gun and admit to allegra i can't help myself existenz manages to show that he cronenberg is up to his old tricks and it still works like a charm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590117335319519 Review: this was a movie i came across by accident i was flipping through and saw it was on showtime so i watched it now i watch it at least once a month this is a movie that is filled with symbols that might cause some people to trash it don't listen to people that hate this movie if they want an action movie with expensive f x they should have rented a movie that promises them if you are in the mood for a good sci fi i highly recommend if purchasing on dvd i recommend the alliance atlantic edition of the film it contains many more extras than the dimension films edition Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642950296401978 Review: the aftermath of world war two almost resulted in the death of soviet cinema in the early years of the 1950s film production came close to a complete a mere nine feature films were released in 1951 and the work of all filmmakers was closely and often censored by the government following the death of joseph stalin in 1953 filmmakers were given greater artistic freedom with their pictures though many remained reluctant to challenge the heroic optimistic and stance towards warfare that had been prevalent in previous years it wasn't until 1957 that director and writer became bold enough to produce what is widely considered the first post stalin soviet masterpiece the cranes are flying ' one of the finest depictions of war i've seen from any country or time period not only was the film lauded for its artistic brilliance in the soviet union but international recognition was soon to follow and film was with the palm at the 1958 cannes film festival br br 'the cranes are is both an invigorating visual feast and an audacious humanistic portrayal of war unlike many soviet war themed films of the time it was less by the archetypal figure of the traditional war time hero and more concerned with the futility brutality and indeed the inevitability of conflict love as a cinematic concept is too often as a notion that somehow conquers all and endures endless hardship and yet the reality is substantially less romantic in the film two lovers veronika and boris separated by the advent of the wwii widely known in the soviet union as the great patriotic war 1941 1945 pledge to marry after the war but tragedy denies the couple their wish driven to betrayal by the unending torment and uncertainty of waiting veronika agrees to wed cousin mark a handsome but unworthy youth the film may conclude with the proud victory of the soviets and a patriotic flag waving parade but the optimism of this sequence is overwhelmingly by the bittersweet tragedy of our young female protagonist who wanders through the celebrating crowds br br perhaps the most remarkable feature of 'the cranes are is sergei inspired and dynamic hand held cinematography which realistically and captures the chaos and confusion of war not necessarily in the hail of gunfire and the cries of dying comrades in fact only one of the film's sequences joins boris on the eastern front but from the perspective of the family and friends who are left behind in one particularly impressive oft cited long shot the camera follows veronika as she frantically searches for boris in a crowd of recruits and their families the hand held camera smoothly follows the girl off a bus through the crowd alongside her capturing momentary snippets of loved ones saying farewell to their sons and husbands before unexpectedly above the crowd as veronika disappears into the dust of a passing squadron of army tanks a breathtaking movement that offers scope and urgency to the dramatic episode first acquired his filming experience as a military cameraman during the war and obviously fell in love with the storytelling possibilities of hand held photography the camera he once declared can express what the actor is unable to portray his inner the cameraman must act with the actors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9406077265739441 Review: i have seen this movie twice and it's theme is an invigorating one i have been into computers for many years now and this movie inspired me in a sense as does a fresh love which the of my poetic passion in the heat of infatuation very original idea great in the way it holds you as it tells it's story to minds that need a release from the every day realities of this life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638009071350098 Review: david cronenberg movies are easily identifiable or at least elements within the movie stand out as his trademarks the between the organic and throbbing things that shouldn't be and throbbing existenz is classic cronenberg briefly it's about a future generation of computer games but instead of a video monitor visuals are supplied by your mind the game directly into a in the base of your spine and while the game is running the player can't tell reality from game jennifer jason leigh plays the game's guiding a jude law through the game's paces while in the game they uncover strange goings on and possible crimes but are they real or is it the game not even the game's author knows br br the movie is quite a treat keeping the viewer engaged but in the dark until the final minutes another thing i like about existenz is that it doesn't use a heavy reliance on special effects it's the story itself that the movie recommended for the saturday night when science fiction is called for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7775247693061829 Review: the movie existenz is about a futuristic video game on a pod system that is almost like virtual reality the only copy of the video game is damaged when an assassination attempt is made on the designer jennifer jason leigh unless it can be the many years and 38 million dollars spent on the development will all go to waste the only way to repair the game however is to actually go in the game with the only person she feels she can trust jude law this movie was pretty good but doesn't really pick up until very late in the film the best thing about this film were the twists toward the end definitely worth seeing 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382839202880859 Review: i loved this movie but then again i am a big cronenberg fan if you have not seen a david cronenberg film then this is not a good place to start scanners the fly rabid would be a place to start and then work up to before checking this one out this is certainly one of his best and takes the game phenomena one step beyond br br in this game the players plug a bio engineered game pad through a jack inserted into their spinal cord and get into the game directly through their nervous system it is very hard to tell you more without giving away the story and the plot but it is enough to say that this is a game you will not forget it is full of cronenberg's slimy body works dark foreboding scenery all populated by a great cast including jennifer jason leigh jude law and willem dafoe who take the situation they find themselves in very seriously these people will do what they can to figure out the game and then to win at it like other movies of his there is no shortage of imagination or parts where you sink to the seat but like an auto accident you don't look away if you liked any of the movies mentioned above then by all means go out and get this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505722522735596 Review: yes i have noticed that there are other comments i think that is a good sign for a movie even if some are negative i have seen this movie 2 and a half times i adore it and would watch it again it is very smart but i can understand why some people would hate it they don't get it's appeal yes i have a weird taste in movies but this is a great movie some of the lines are just so quick like the whole scene in the chinese restaurant i started dying laughing that and when he was in the assembly line talking to the contact jude law was wonderful though it was humorous him trying to cover up his wonderful accent anyways i do not consider myself the movie goddess as some critics of this movie and if you have nothing better to do than write pseudo intellectual movie commentaries about films you hate online i feel sorry for you why don't you write about movies you like like me i just love how everything ties together it keeps you guessing even though you guess wrong the ending was interesting and not overdone it was purely clever i would not compare it to the matrix because i think people then get the wrong idea i went into this movie expecting nothing except jude law and a sci fi i was blown away i have no clue about any other of films but love this on its own merit another clever thing was the foreshadowing with the dog definitely watch this movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16209807991981506 Review: this was a great movie i would compare it to the movie the game you get to the end of the flick and cant move your brain has been removed and shaken not stirred and put back in your head dont plan anything after this movie you will need time to think about what just happened br br dont come to this movie expecting the matrix style multi millions spent on special effects this movies special effects come from the actors they keep you involved no they suck you in and dont let go for the entire duration of the movie great acting great plot very enjoyable film i cant say enough also very original plot plenty of twists and ideas that i would have never thought of the ending is abrupt and leaves you hanging wondering was that real is this really the end good ending not saying that it is bad just leaves you wondering and a little br br great movie for those who like action like a good plot dont get up for a bathroom break on this movie you will come back lost and like mind games because thats exactly in a nutshell what this is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7790369391441345 Review: a bit the movie in the movie case or as the theme is virtual game here which is the reality or even more frightening which reality is the real one as any cronenberg there are organic things like the pod and that wonderful idea the organic gun a weapon made of bones and tissues that shoots teeth if there are some slower moments the sets designs and ideas are there with some thoughts of revolution can be not liked because the way the movie is happening is quite unusual and sometimes disturbing but it's definitely worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983198344707489 Review: br br my favorite science fiction incredible ride through mistrust and the of reality probably the best performance i have ever seen jude law play incredibly original with interesting character developments and a story line that twists and turns so rapidly that it takes a couple of minutes after the film to fully its genius even more fun watching it again for the end changes the beginning Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9430696964263916 Review: now being a fan of sci fi the trailer for this film looked a bit too how do i put it hollywood but after watching it i can gladly say it has impressed me greatly jude is a class actor and miss leigh pulls it off better than she did in it brings films like the matrix 12 monkeys and the cell into mind which might not sound that appealing but it truly is one of the best films i have seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9091130495071411 Review: br br existenz is simply david cronenberg's best movie all the people compare it to the matrix they're not even similar if you enjoyed cronenberg's other works just a little bit you'll love this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9504929780960083 Review: this movie won a special award at cannes for its acting and it's not difficult to see why a few spoilers but for the ending you'll have to watch the movie a simple story in moscow on the eve of war between russia and germany in ww ii veronika is in love with boris but they have a spat when she learns that he has enlisted in the army boris leaves for the front before veronika can tell him she loves him boris is shot but his ultimate fate remains unknown to veronika or his family mark cousin rapes veronika who feels obligated to marry him degraded and by the cowardly mark veronika to the hope that someday boris will return superb camera work and wonderful set pieces by director for anyone interested in film technique another movie by i am cuba has at least two superb set pieces one of them a long tracking shot that begins with a funeral through the streets of havana rises two stories to a cigar factory tracks though the window and follows the down a long long avenue all without a cut superb acting particularly by and as uncle that is made all the more poignant by sheer understatement a romantic movie with a heart stopping performance by this movie is frequently linked with the other russian classic ballad of a soldier Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873679280281067 Review: this movie is breath taking and mind blowing but i think maybe it can only be appreciated by die hard rpg it is like a game one problem is the plot is too game like and just has too many twists the twists are excessive jude law gives a very good performance i really like him in this movie just as jerome in and joe in a i Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7073220610618591 Review: the bottom line is if you come looking for a sci fi thriller horror film the matrix is what you'll like if like me you long for the rare true science fiction film involving characters with depth and provocative thought about where science will take us then you need to see existenz Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9338107705116272 Review: existenz was a good film at the first i was wondering what is going on organic pods made out of mutant which connected you and other players to a surreal virtual reality game via a cord well it seems a little odd br br but once it gets going its a pretty good film with a few twists with a great open ending and the good aspect of throughout the film is entertaining too see as your not sure whats coming next br br security personnel throw away the metal they have bone guns Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8387312293052673 Review: existenz combines director david cronenberg's traditional love of blood and gore and exploding heads with the more confusing aspects of a reality twisting david lynch film and it actually works effectively i won't bother trying to give even the bare bones of a plot synopsis here because it'll only cause more confusion all you need to know is that the film is about a virtual reality computer game that is so incredibly lifelike that it becomes difficult to tell the difference between reality and virtual reality the film almost seems to abandon its technology fearing point at the end but then it throws in the final twist in the very last line of dialogue br br there's also some very gross sexual imagery based around the in the protagonists backs as well as some very gross acting from jude law he manages to come off as naive and stupid and boring and any other annoying habit you can care to think of jason jennifer leigh comes off much better and everyone else can be called a supporting character including willem dafoe in a functional if role as a money crazed mechanic overall existenz is a very effective sci fi film about the possibilities technology can present and the possible consequences it will receive Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1422601342201233 Review: warning plot spoiler br br the always abnormal movies of david cronenberg certainly are an acquired taste fans of his earlier films will probably like but it definitely isn't one for the squeamish all of the usual elements are here a game pod made out of skin hooked into your back buckets of blood a gun made out of bones and a manic mechanic to name but a few the result is good in parts bad in parts and just plain weird in others but one thing the film has is undeniable originality br br despite the excessive use weirdness it does prove a point virtual reality games can have a dangerous effect on some people in the movie a character shoots someone dead claiming that he was assuming that she was still in the game but it leaves the question as to whether that really happened or if it was an occurrence in this stunningly life like game leads to a conclusion that can be responded to in several ways br br despite some extra gadgets and it was simply your classic it was all a or was it' twist it is a smart surprise and answers a few questions but giving that the entire film was leading up to this moment is a bit disappointing at only 97 minutes it could have went on a bit longer too in a peculiar way the film raises moral issues but answers them in a violent and rather inappropriate way br br jennifer jason leigh appears here in her first big role in quite a while but her character doesn't have enough qualities to make her jump off the screen or even give her a likeable character jude law on the other hand equipped with a curious american accent is good as your average joe sucked into this abnormal world we see the film through his perspective br br is far from flawless but it certainly is a movie experience to remember there's of weird characteristics to match the similar styles of david lynch what next being consumed by a question mark it definitely isn't for all tastes but it is rewarding enough to recommend my imdb rating 6 2 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8070076704025269 Review: so let's begin br br the movie itself is as original as cronenberg's movies would usually appear br br my intention to see it was certainly being one of my favourite actresses she is as lovely as usual this cutie br br i would not say it was my favourite movie of hers still it's quite interesting and entertaining to follow br br the rest of the cast is not extremely impressive but it is not some kind of a miscast star array br br recommend with confidence Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8807423710823059 Review: i always believed that a film that's plot is centred around a virtual reality video game never sounds as though it's going to be anything special but existenz proved i couldn't have been more wrong this film is unbelievable and whilst highly entertaining offers so much more than that from start to finish this film has you to the point where you can have so many ideas you can not make a final conclusion david cronenberg has a talent for this as he does so many things br br existenz is pure cronenberg the way it's written and the way it's directed is very unique to his style and that can only be a good thing cronenberg set himself a clear target with this film and that was to keep the audience guessing which he did with apparent ease his fondness for the grotesque is not as in this film as it is in the fly or naked lunch but there are still some elements such as the game pods and how they are made that can make the audience wince with regards to his earlier work existenz is more a combination of and a less violent scanners a pretty awesome combination setting the film in the not too distant future was a really good decision as it allowed cronenberg to be extremely imaginative with the films surroundings and also enabled him to more concepts allowing for less writing it was important that the film didn't become over confusing and cronenberg avoided this very well by keeping things relatively simple besides if he wanted to make an unwatchable film he'd know how to do it a lot better than this br br existenz boasts an extremely talented cast of character actors and all perform very well jennifer jason leigh gives the standout performance as the game designer who spends more time out of reality than in to it leigh is sexy and commanding in her role as allegra and she really gets her teeth in to the role the emotional range she shows in the film is particularly impressive making her completely believable if you can believe anything jude law is also good and is very convincing in his character's fear of the chemistry between these two is very electric and gives the film an extra bit of flavour ian holm and willem dafoe are just two of the great actors in support who add further depth to the film with very colourful performances the cast of the film isn't huge but existenz definitely has the is better than which works very well br br as well as being entertaining and thought provoking existenz touches social issues such as control and loss of self this further demonstrates the film as an intellectual vessel and could also explain why it wasn't a huge hollywood hit existenz has so much to offer and although it isn't to everyone's taste those who like cronenberg's work or who like science fiction will almost be certain to like this film it is one of those films that needs to be watched with an open mind but it really is something special Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639608263969421 Review: the producers of this picture are it's not by crazy artistic momentum that x and z are in the titles considering that the word means in hungarian by the way david is the word for god in hungarian hum is that so br br let's consider this movie as 'a history of science fictional sibling both films have in common the strength of blowing up respective genres thriller and drama in the 2005 one and fx ed as science fiction in the one we're looking at right now everything he does have a meaning and is surrounded by details the nod to phil k dick who wrote in the days of perky pat by creating a fast food restaurant the nod to stanley kubrick by using naming pattern as ibm became hal one letter down in the alphabet in the 1968 movie in existenz 40 becomes 60 one letter up when allegra cleans up port the nod to david cronenberg by using witty kind of formula to ' and by taking another medium for central theme of a picture tv in video games and virtual reality in existenz in 1983 you a tv set in 1999 you're by a game welcome to canada br br the nod to good taste by getting peter cinematography howard music and ronald editing a team that wins for everyone born in the early 80's with a super a genesis or an arcade stick in the hands this movie rings a bell enough with the nods the plot jennifer jason leigh stars as a game designer allegra who creates a virtual reality game that taps into the minds as we can see on the movie main details page that's the story in the story to me this picture is about a young couple the new virtual game' presentation session to destroy its programmer i assume that what we see in the last five minutes is reality if there's such thing as reality jennifer jason leigh is always playing a game designer in the game they're in and the end of the movie is the reality with video games freaks giggles big hairy dogs plastic textures helmets and stuff and what you see is true they play during an hour or so in this game there's a game existenz in which plays genius programmer and jude law a marketing associated with game they play existenz because allegra is very concerned about her health the thing you plug your nervous system in in order to play she has to plug herself and in then wins the game and back in the reality they kill programmer br br playing existenz and is about facing your essence face your subconscious while its creating a virtual reality you'll have to overcome in unexpected ways to win the game by playing the game the girl playing allegra the turns into allegra a br br what game would have played to feel his abstract da term to be truly engaged in the world br br and what about yes god is dead and you know what willem dafoe stands for him god the br br yes we do construct a narrative for ourselves and losing this thread we follow from one day to the next people as personalities discusses the fact that reality is the whole perception of itself by anyone who engaged it truly and we could sometimes get some neat stuff a perception of in in reality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.951737642288208 Review: after his earlier movie which definitely shows similarities to this movie director david cronenberg again ventures himself in the world of virtual reality in which truth and fiction mix it's virtual reality taken to a whole other level br br existenz is an highly original movie that is well directed and acted out but above all very well written the movie features a fascination and well thought out concept which gets greatly executed by director david cronenberg br br existenz is a movie that knows to constantly fool you just when you thought you figured things out another surprise awaits around the corner things are never like how you think they are especially when the line between truth and fiction gets explored you just never really know what is the reality and what is the game world right till the ending it makes the characters and events all very unpredictable and also provides the movie with a great ending that will leave you thinking even more br br the movie has a perfect kind of game play storytelling mostly with its character appearances and its puzzling events they have to complete a certain step or task first before they can continue in the world and find out what their purpose in the game is br br the movie knows how to create a perfect balance between realism and surrealism without ever going over the top with either one the storytelling keeps the movie as simple as possible though of course the movie isn't always that simple to follow because of its events dialogs and unusual environments br br the movie is not only just weird though i was actually surprised to see that has an higher rating on here thought it's a far more and movie the movie is also still made entertaining and has a good fast pace it doesn't ever allow the movie to get stuck in its more philosophical moments and deeper meanings it also makes this movie perfectly watchable for people who normally don't watch this sort of movies br br the movie is good looking with subtle effective special effects a great visual look that also provides the movie with a certain required feeling br br the movie is well cast with jude law in a role you don't too often see him in that of a shy insecure person it once more shows how actually versatile law as an actor is and that he is way more than just another pretty face from hollywood jennifer jason leigh also was a great female lead she hasn't really played ever that many big parts in big productions but with this movie she shows why she nevertheless always have been regarded as a big movie star the movie also features some other well known actors in much smaller roles such as ian holm and willem dafoe br br an highly original movie that is well worth watching especially if you have seen previously br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9945401549339294 Review: existenz is an exploration of reality and virtual reality wherein characters run from realm to realm landscape to landscape trying to beat a game they know not the goal of or exactly where it's leading them within that virtual reality game is more layers of virtual reality games calling into question which reality they arrive from is the real one br br of course it's not spectacular at hiding the fact that it's not going to reasonably answer to a true reality instead tossing the idea of whether it's real or a video game into question even up to the end i'm not even sure cronenberg pretends that twist won't be there it's so incredibly obvious in a sense it's kind of disconcerting br br the problem with this film though is its base nature in a sense cronenberg is questioning reality and criticizing game play yet the same things that he uses to criticize game play makes him revel in it the violence the the lack of focus and in a sense the even if there isn't such in the film i have once heard someone state that cronenberg's violence is actually a criticism of in media but he hides that well with the fact that he derives such incredible pleasure in ripping new into humans animals and piles of biological sludge br br what is brilliantly written and done about this movie is the use of video game not being able to say exactly what you want to say during cut scenes relative lack of surroundings or surroundings that don't make sense only a few people around where it feels there should be many and vice versa all of that stuff along with the motif of it definitely the video game reality in a way that's nauseating and absurd but it does it even better by replacing video game electronics with literal pods of biological matter that squirm and shift and are frankly disgusting to the one of the most horrifying degrees for what it's worth this film causes a reaction in you br br but what for it virtual reality but it's a movie it is its own virtual reality it seems to criticize the banality of video game plot lines and character design yet it maintains that banality it definitely seems to worry over whether killing a video game character is more okay than killing an actual human being and how video games can be confused with reality and cause people to not think about the consequences of their actions in real life and yet i say again it derives the utmost pleasure from ripping people objects beasts things and into bloody shreds br br so whereas it has a key focus of angst it doesn't really do anything with it not really only what it does do is present that angst in such an original way it can't really be denied its own moment of splendor br br in a sense it'd be much easier to just hate this movie for being gory and violent because there's no good reason i can see for loving it and yet i can't disregard it as mediocre or bad it'd be easier to simply not be able to take it but since i can there's nothing i can really do with it i do believe it is a little excessive it really didn't need to go as far as it went but cronenberg's intentions are so mixed up and confused i don't know if that was cronenberg's flaw or cronenberg's point and i don't think there's really any way to figure it out except maybe ask him directly br br polarisdib Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.05962192267179489 Review: russian actress reminds me so much of the young audrey hepburn and the camera in the cranes are flying seems to love her just as much she is the focal point of a bittersweet war romance against the background of world war ii in moscow br br the film is almost poetic in its gorgeous b w cinematography which was the main reason for watching the film in the first place since i had never heard of it and decided to give it a try when it aired on tcm br br it's a very moving love story about a girl's deep love for a man who is suddenly swept away by his role as a soldier drafted in wartime russia she's unable to forget the memory of her romantic attachment to him but inexplicably marries someone else who has forced himself on her a pianist who soon realizes that she still loves the soldier she hopes to hear from their marriage is a troubled one because she can't let go of her remembrance of a happier time with her soldier sweetheart br br by the end of the story she accepts the idea that he's never going to return and is able to face reality and cope with the situation there's a very poignant final scene at a train station where arriving soldiers are greeting their loved ones and the tearful girl shares the joy of the returning soldiers by giving some flowers from her bouquet to the joyous families br br the stylish and striking camera work is what carries the film as well as the honestly played story br br tastefully done but perhaps the english subtitles didn't tell the whole tale because some of the plot elements seemed a bit blurred to me as if they had been glossed over br br summing up easy to see why it won awards at the cannes film festival reminded me in style of another great russian film ballad of a soldier Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837268590927124 Review: an absorbing exploration of virtual reality although it is not yet clear how much the director himself intended this film deliberately takes you through several layers of artificial reality leaving only subtle clues about which layer of virtual reality you are in an confusion for the viewer to ponder br br also can be seen as a satire of video games the whole movie though may fall into the of form here it seems unable to escape from the video game genre which it imitates thus the satire becomes problematic br br a number of interesting ideas throughout though the biological mutant is one the of technology and biology the cyborg urge to transcend reality and philosophical allusions such as the to along with existential questions i e the game characters are partly scripted or determined and yet partly free to alter their fate and they wonder at how strange that feels in the game one character then notes that this existential confusion is just like real life thereby again the distinction between the virtual and the real likewise with the observation that it is unpleasant to stumble around in a world where you don't know what will happen next and you're not sure how to play since you have to stumble around just to find out the goal and the unknown rules a virtual game within the game is titled also a critique of how virtual violence makes us unable to feel the effects of real violence even the heroes at every level of existence find themselves confused about violence they don't like it but it is thrilling and part of the game which then they fear is real br br the game creator the god of the system is assassinated in the end yet that very scenario is played out in direct parallel to a video game we've just witnessed and the believe that it is still just part of the virtual reality in the end the film does not resolve the doubt about whether or not this is real but the point is clear to me anyway existenz means da you are there you are thrown into a set of rules and mysteries at every level virtual reality reality and its common game motifs express like a royal road to the unconscious our own fascination with violence br br nevertheless while cronenberg these philosophical allusions in an interview about the film he claims that he is very much against the reality underground name of terrorist group portrayed in the film both in the game and in the 'real' level seems that cronenberg himself did not put that much thought into the film though his impressive education comes through the interview in gives the impression of a middle brow intellectual who's trying to be avant garde by cronenberg is simply on the side of free imagination the clichéd bourgeois despite the acknowledged there my impression here might be due to one limited interview still seems to miss the point that his film betrays the of form here imitating computer games while doing a satirical critique of them but a critique that is unable to transcend the same form probably because he actually thinks that it is imaginative and radical yet the film's imaginative world is less bearable and more than our own all too real world it remains trapped in the computer game Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5071908235549927 Review: we're both stumbling around together in this world whose rules and objectives are largely unknown seemingly or even possibly nonexistent always on the verge of being killed by forces that we don't understand so says ted in the film which for some people sums up life and probably is a film about existence what is real and what is unreal and how you tell the difference or not the last line of the film is superbly ambiguous br br the film seems like a shaggy dog story indeed it has a real shaggy dog in it but it takes you along on an interesting ride full of provocative cronenberg touches that will make you look at game pods fish and bones in a new light some bits are quite icky it takes place in a rural setting where the gas station is called and a chinese restaurant is called restaurant 'the film has an engrossing texture that is leagues away from your usual big budget science fiction movie you can read many things into the film and it watching more than once br br the main actors are jude law who is ok and jennifer jason leigh who is great some roles don't suit this very talented actor but when she has a good role like this she is her unconventional beauty and fascinating voice suits the part of allegra looks great in a short black skirt too there are other familiar actors but they are not given much to do it looks good sounds good and a howard shore score complements the film very well cronenberg is possibly the alfred hitchcock of the sci fi horror genre no matter what film he makes he is always worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9664278030395508 Review: david cronenberg's is a well designed reflection of the philosophy of existentialism it addresses the problems of a culture that is into technology that it can no longer distinguish between fantasy and reality or between the organic and the mechanical the movie shocks the audience with its replacement of mechanical technology with organic one in this context the technology is able to be part of human body after playing the virtual reality game of the real world feels like a game and as a result human behavior change in order to apply violent game urges even when the game is over in existenz technology has evolved from machinery to biological that plug directly into the human nervous system an idea that reflects marshall belief who is a well known media that computers are of human consciousness like telephone is an of the ear television is an of the eye is an of the central nervous system high tech virtual reality is an of human consciousness in existenz technology is biological and thus more human than it is in our world but as technology becomes organic humans become more mechanical and therefore less free unable to resist their game urges existenz is a virtual of man's existence jean describes a society in his book of and which all power to act has been transformed to appear the world has passed into a pure of itself in existenz it is obvious to see society with the themes of the invasion of the body the loss of control and the transformation of the self into other br br while you are in the existenz consciousness slowly replaces with another identity your role in the game which is a reflection each individual's real life subconscious while you gain the control of your life step by step the aura of your real life for or have become more than real ' our like cronenberg's world of computer now feels and for all intents and purposes is more real than what we call the real world ' the purpose of the game which can basically be called is quite metaphorical because you can not even know what is experience unless you experience it as say that life without an exact explanation is absurd the game of existenz is absurd too cronenberg ironically reflects the absurdity of our lives for instance in the game the other roles just stand still unless you ask them a pre programmed question and when you put their aimless funny looking state of being into the representation of our the exposed absurdity really shocks br br the theme of the game is to understand what it is for this hidden metaphorical question creates anguish over the people who play existenz they have no doubt about their existence however they do not know the underlying reason of their existence the essence br br have held that human beings do not have a fixed nature or essence as other animals and plants do each human being makes choices that create his or her own nature in the of the 20th century french philosopher jean paul existence essence choice is therefore central to human existence and it is inescapable even the refusal to choose is a choice freedom of choice entails commitment and responsibility because individuals are free to choose their own path have argued they must accept the risk and responsibility of following their commitment wherever it leads ' perhaps i should mention deals with the concept of freedom of choice too you achieve your final role in the game by taking right decisions if you don't than the game becomes and boring so you begin to the game your existence rather than your essence you suddenly become from the game and realize your position outside the game well as a last word existenz is a well designed reverse of life thus existentialism br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9195348024368286 Review: who should watch this film anyone who has ever taken acid read philip k dick thought the premise of the matrix was better then the special effects has an interest in philosophy or likes having their sense of reality messed with i laughed out loud at this film just because it was so outrageous and so spot on this film is great this film is cool it is better than the matrix by a long shot i didn't fall asleep in existenz for a kick off action special effects films bore me stupid and despite a plausible philosophical gloss that is exactly what the matrix is existenz is gross it is disturbing and it is funny david cronenberg has done some stuff rabid and some works of genius too is another one worth checking out as is stephen king adaptation the dead zone but this is one of my all time favourites i can't remember the ending which is a good thing cos it means i can watch it again or perhaps i never watched this film at all maybe it's an implanted memory or maybe it happened to me i don't know at any rate it is now seamlessly into my overall illusion of reality and i'm glad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495270252227783 Review: david cronenberg much like colleague david lynch is an acquired taste a director who plays with themes like reality perversion sex insanity and death is bound to get the most extreme from audiences he proved this with films as the fly naked lunch crash and capital x capital z and more recently spider it's best to see existenz with a clear mind try not to read too much about the plot or it'll be ruined for you what i can tell you is that cronenberg takes you on a trip down into the world of that acts as a metaphor for any kind of escapist behaviour living out fantasies is something people always dream of but how far can you go into it before reality gets blurred and the fantasy takes over and turns into a nightmare those are the themes touched in existenz an exploration of identity the human psyche physical bodies being invaded by disease and most importantly reality itself br br the story and directing are excellent cronenberg knows his trade very well and brings to life an artificial world avoiding the usual pitfalls and clichés linked to stories such as this the film shows some pretty disgusting stuff but is unusually low key in the gore department in comparison to other work the shock effects he plays on are never over the top and the plot progression is very intelligent and creative it's not the most intellectual movie ever but it will leave you thinking about it wondering and pretty confused br br the acting gets two thumbs up as well both protagonists jennifer jason leigh and jude law play their parts perfectly and cleverly portray their character's shifting moods and identities the dialogue may seem a little stale and clinical at times but that is part of the effect cronenberg was going for to create a and alien atmosphere that puts you quite at unease supporting actors as ian holm don and an especially creepy willem dafoe lift the movie even higher with their disturbingly familiar performances br br this movie takes some getting used to but if you can appreciate the dark tone blood imagery and story you'll love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836003184318542 Review: everybody seems to compare this to the matrix and the 13th floor and when i first saw it i would have agreed i was expecting the matrix and was a little disappointed but upon repeated viewings my respect for this movie has grown immensely br br the thing to keep in mind is that the matrix is a great action movie with some philosophical mumbo jumbo thrown in the 13th floor is a passable action movie with some slightly more interesting philosophical mumbo jumbo thrown in existenz is not an action movie at all and is not as many seem to believe about reality or any such deep concept it's about the human tendency to intentionally replace reality with an artificial both in its origin and in its behavior world of make believe br br the most chilling moment in the movie is when allegra repeats her scripted line it's at that point you realize that the people in the game have their free will in order to participate in a story this is made even more frightening at the end when or rather his player comments on the possibility of spending one's life in the game i sympathize completely with the realist philosophy that providing interesting worlds in which people simply locate the correct path to the end goal is ultimately a recipe for a soulless existence living in the game is not living at all but is a tempting way to spend one's time on earth as allegra comments about the real world there's nothing going on here might as well jack into someone else's imagination and pretend to be doing something interesting although i have to ask whether cronenberg considers this a self indictment considering that he himself offers up worlds to be experienced in 90 minute snippets br br upon leaving the theater after first watching this movie i thought it was one of those movies that was watchable only to see how it ended but having seen it a couple more times thank you scifi channel i've realized how much deeper it goes seriously if you've only seen it once it deserves another viewing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5195465683937073 Review: this film is the most impressing turkish film that i have ever seen probably is the first turkish horror film i must say that i were excited while watching the movie because of some reasons the first reason is that the story is impressive i mean that at the end of the film you realised all the details about movie this makes the film attractive and the other reason is that no turkish man made such a movie like that before this shows that turkish film improves itself by time although the first trial to make a horror movie it was really successful i advice all of you not to miss this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8599659204483032 Review: i've watched the movie actually several times and what i want to say about it is the only thing that made this movie high rank was the incredible performance absolutely nothing but that not even those silly model named and some of these popular names at times in the movie is definitely very talented i've seen a few jobs he made and been through even though this is kind of horror movie he's doing really good job in comedy movies and also in dramas too i bet most of you all saw the movie and tv series those two would go for an example all i'm gonna say is you better watch out for the new works coming out from then you'll see keep the good work much love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9584488868713379 Review: is the first of its kind in turkish cinema and it's way better than i expected those people who say it's neither scary nor funny have a point it's not all that great indeed but it must be kept in mind that everyone involved with the movie is rather amateur so it's basically a maiden voyage and comparing this one to other films such as the 1st class garbage propaganda this movie is pretty damn good br br one thing that must be said it deals with the life in turkey very realistically that's exactly how it goes the scenes that are meant to scare are somewhat cheap and most of them even if not all but that religion lesson scene made me laugh in tears and performs the best acting of this flick as a religion teacher br br it's not a waste of your time go and watch it you'll find it rather amusing especially if you know turkey enough to relate to turkish school lives Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6423802375793457 Review: this movie coming from turkey where you can't find any tradition of horror movies first i was afraid of watching just an adaptation but after seeing it i have changed my mind it has original scenario a love movie using horror most of the players are not famous young people but their performance is that a new generation is coming maybe this is a sign that turkish cinema is coming back after 20 years Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8448005318641663 Review: while watching this film recently i constantly had to remind myself that it was made in 1957 and in the ussr that makes it all the more remarkable many of the cinematographic effects in the film seem cliched in 2002 but they were quite original in 1957 i first saw this film in 1963 when it was first released in the us and i was struck by its originality then now just having seen it 40 years later i have no reason to change my mind Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.556130588054657 Review: this is one of my three all time favorite movies my only quibble is that the director peter had too many cuts showing the actors individually instead of together as a scene but the performances were so great i forgive him br br albert finney and tom courtenay are absolutely marvelous brilliant the script is great giving a very good picture of life in the theatre during world war ii and therefore what it was like in the 30s as well lots of great subtle touches lots of broad overplayed strokes all of it perfectly done scene after scene just blows me away and then there's the heartbreaking climax Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679712057113647 Review: my boyfriend and i went to watch the guardian at first i didn't want to watch it but i loved the movie it was definitely the best movie i have seen in sometime they portrayed the very well it really showed me what they do and i think they should really be appreciated more not only did it teach but it was a really good movie the movie shows what the really do and how hard the job is i think being a would be challenging and very scary it was a great movie all around i would suggest this movie for anyone to see the ending broke my heart but i know why he did it the storyline was great i give it 2 thumbs up i cried it was very emotional i would give it a 20 if i could Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576219916343689 Review: a ghost story on a typical turkish high school with nice sound and visual effects brothers had made their first shots on a tv show a couple of years ago as far as i know that was kind of a turkish x files they had very nice stories but lacked on visual effects this time it seems they had what they needed and used them well this movie will make you laugh that's for sure and as well it might have you scared it has a nice plot and some young bright actors in it if you are a high school student in turkey you will find so many things about you here there are many clues in the movie about its story and ending some you understand at the moment some will make sense afterwords the dialogs were written very cleverly so these make the movie one of the best movies made in the last years do not forget this movie is the first of its kind in the turkish film industry Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7443655729293823 Review: here's one of the more pleasingly 70's blaxploitation grindhouse items it's a low rent pimp opus which comes across like a version of the mack john daniels the womanizing hero mr jonathan in the immortal black gives an excellent steely portrayal of the baron a ruthless business savvy forever on the make all powerful flesh who much to the dismay of his bitter brutal italian rivals reigns supreme over the sunset strip when not locking horns with his fellow no count criminal pals or doing his best to avoid being busted by the local vice cops daniels is leading a sweetly average existence as your standard garden variety dude complete with caring wife and loving kids in some typically humdrum california small town br br the glaringly absurd premise alone promises top rate trashy greatness of a decidedly grade b schlock picture variety george deserves kudos for his hilariously ludicrous script matt and tasteless direction delivers the goods by the slimy thus making this film a hugely enjoyable serving of celluloid among the assorted delights to be herein are plentiful gratuitous female nudity coarse dialogue beautifully gaudy me decade threads tops felt hats sparkling day jewelry loud suits an intensely funky r b score by smoke some hopelessly pathetic acting the little old lady who lives next door to daniels is excruciatingly shrill a memorably nasty turn by patrick wright as a sadistic goon a couple of cool action set pieces the climactic slow motion massacre seriously cooks more lurid travelogue footage of the sunset strip than you can shake a feather at said footage allegedly includes the actual hookers and blades of the sunset strip in hollywood effectively cinematography by ken a few sexual fetish some raw explicit violence a prostitute has one of her breasts cut off and amusing supporting performances by familiar schlock feature richard kennedy and george buck flower as a pair of racist corrupt police detectives sure this movie ain't art but it's certainly artless enough to qualify as a deliciously chunk of entertainingly sordid cinematic swill Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4365445673465729 Review: you got to see it to believe it shot in hollywood on the strip in the middle of the sleazy anything goes 70s this cheaply made flick must of really packed the inner city theatres back in the day then again i bet it had a one week run actually its pretty hilarious the acting is dreadful the direction non existent but the hair clothes rotten pre disco music and the general out and out of the story are mind boggling sleazy its very sleazy highly if you can find it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5562081336975098 Review: possible spoilers included but nothing critical given away br br i just watched this classic low budget movie on video and was knocked out by the level of energy present on screen all the actors do themselves proud especially john daniels must see another of his films not only does this movie boast great performances but manages stylish sequences like when the baron throws someone out of a window and we see of glass falling into a swimming pool which erupts from the impact of the fallen man i love the way slow motion photography was used in 70's cinema dreamy and hypnotic cool and witty black dudes spout great one liners while slimy seedy of white trash come to unpleasant ends i love it my rating 10 10 if this ever comes out on dvd count me in for a purchase Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793004393577576 Review: i started to watch this show by accident but i love it the fact that main character is in a wheelchair is something that lacking in television especially for kids shows my five year old nephew as most children do would just stare at people who were in or had some other type of handicap but after he watched it just seemed to be a normal occurrence to him every time he saw a wheelchair he would simply say like and go on with what ever he was originally doing and yes the animation is a little crude but if you can stand to watch through the first season of the simpsons then this isn't that bad the genie is actually an angel who is there to help learn lessons in life he can not walk some else said he could walk some of the time i've seen every episode and he never to my recollection walked he is a he has no feeling below his he mentions it in an episode as for the humor if you can get a copy of the episode which boy bands you will instantly love this show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7190344333648682 Review: eve is an eye opener because of the great sceneries and the tech no music in the backgrounds we hear this movie shows a good aspect on the human body being god's creation and to about it viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of adam and eve either if it's true or just a fairy tale depending on what we believe from watching this movie actress model impersonation of eve is so good there's no good word to describe her performance and i can't imagine having another actress being eve this movie to me comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief we'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie this movie is a masterpiece god supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place br br mr Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1503894329071045 Review: the story of a little girl who was driven once by fear and now by pain she becomes woman and a vengeful crime fighter her power is to manifest strong anime characters onto herself this movie animation with live action as she her animated sword through all that stands before her she struggles to deal with life her demons and her fears br br young emily watched her parents fight and argue she watched her dad leave her emily soon discovered she had the power to do something about it emily grew through life traveling as a loner and at night she had the power to make a difference in the world br br this movie is a great blend of animation and real action there are many themes and metaphors that run deep through the movie this movie is broke up as a 12 part series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9408948421478271 Review: drawn by pain is easily one of the best pieces of cinema i have ever seen here are my reviews of the episodes released so far br br episode one was even better than i expected and from everything i had heard about it i expected quite a lot i am very impressed with the actors already the father was creepy and played perfectly the little girl is so expressive she uses her eyes to convey such emotion the animation was superb the cinematography was amazing each camera angle capturing the feeling of the scene perfectly the editing was done so well each scene blending seamlessly into the next the music captured the emotions quite well and drew you into the story i just can't say enough about how wonderful this episode was it definitely my appetite for more br br episode 2 was even better than the first one everything i said about the first episode carries through only you get to see even more of the character development i can not wait to finally see episode 3 or the rest of the series for that matter what is developing is an intriguing character driven storyline with all the trappings of a big hollywood production but without the pretension so much is said with so few words this series is something like you've never seen and to become a real success br br this episode was freaking awesome no other words describe it wow everything that i've said about the previous episodes holds true for this one and yet it was even better i don't know how you manage to take something amazing and make it even better the further character development proves that this is a completely character driven piece the cinematography excels as it always has and draws you into pain fear hate and emotional roller coaster i can't wait to see episode 4 or the rest of the series for that matter you have truly outdone yourself br br as much as i have loved the other episodes episode 4 is the best yet i love the character progression i feel like we are really coming to know emily her pain and her internal struggle the other themes i've stated in past reviews are continued great cinematography the writing is superb the actors are right on with their portrayals and have made the characters their own and the animation is simply amazing another great job from the crew Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898331165313721 Review: this young filmmaker has a talent for capturing his audience quickly with unusual camera work and sparse but intense scripts the concept here of combining animation with live footage is remarkably well executed and the soundtrack is very good br br the decision to release the movie in twelve parts online puts the on the director to make each episode fascinating enough for the viewer to invest in buying each upcoming episode i only wish all motion pictures had this kind of commitment to keeping their audiences entertained throughout their stories br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882184863090515 Review: this new movie by is awesome check it out and you'll be amazed the story of emily waters once a girl from a broken home whose only means of escape from an abusive father was through her until one night her drawings manifested into reality and saved her and now using this power she fights against those who would do evil both live action film and hand drawn animation blend together to create a unique and original experience that will shake your soul and blow you away the music is incredible as well it really the emotional experience and draws you deep into the conflict directed by jesse and animated by erica starring the beautiful with music by daniel collins jeff matt and support this film and support he is a very talented guy go see his film shades of grey as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782237410545349 Review: i had long wanted to watch this romantic drama with a wwii setting and now that i have all i can say is that it's a veritable masterpiece of russian cinema br br soviet films are known for their overzealous approach but thankfully this one's free of such emphasis with the interest firmly on the central tragic romance between a promising artist and a vivacious girl doomed by the outbreak of war for which he gladly volunteers but from which he'll never return the girl a remarkable performance from is also loved by the young man's cousin and when she doesn't receive word from her boyfriend gives in to the latter and marries him he however is an aspiring concert pianist bitter about the war having his chances for success and knowing too that the girl's still devoted to the soldier begins to neglect her finally word reaches the girl of her loved one's death but by the end of the film she has learnt to accept this as a sacrifice to their native country and is content to live with her memories of him br br the film features some truly amazing camera work which makes extremely use of the screen space and by frequently adopting tracking and high or low angle shots renders great power to the unfolding emotional drama individual sequences are equally impressive two in particular the stunning scene edited and sped up to boot in which the girl saves an abandoned boy from being by a truck and the young man's premature demise in an unfortunate incident at the front undoubtedly one of the best of its kind i've ever watched with the sun moving away from him the life that's out of his body as he imagines the wedding day he'll never have also notable however is the scene where the girl goes to look for her parents in her home that's been hopelessly devastated during an air raid as is her final violent to the concert pianist which she tries to resist by repeatedly slapping him in the face taking place during a later air raid and making particularly effective use of a set of curtains br br disappointingly the dvd of this outstanding film is a bare bones affair the edition features a few but being an tends to be heavily and hard to track down to boot criterion released it in conjunction with another war themed russian classic ballad of a soldier 1959 which my pal at the local dvd rental outlet has told me is forthcoming br br the only other film i've watched from this director is the arctic epic the red tent 1969 albeit via the much shorter u s release version a star studded international production based on true events given the unmistakable artistic quality of the cranes are flying i regret missing out now on his famous documentary i am cuba 1964 a number of times when i was in hollywood late last year apart from receiving a one week theatrical run it was shown more than once on tv accompanied by a feature length making of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8800888061523438 Review: jesse yet again delivers after almost 12 months of hype about his upcoming production it finally reaches the dark world of the internet with more than a brilliant approach to amateur film making br br is a original nail biting commentary on a troubled child growing into an even more troubled adult if i had more than two thumbs i would give more but i think two will be enough br br great work from all cast especially by and elizabeth the character of emily as an adult has given me shivers so far and i'm afraid of where she'll go next br br an excellent watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742131233215332 Review: this was a modern tv classic the story goes like this bob has a girlfriend named alicia bob and alicia are in love and want to get married bob has a bud named owen who he works with owen is jealous of alicia he likes hanging around with bob now owen hangs around with bob and alicia bob and owen have a secretary named heather heather is very accident prone she is also if you haven't guessed it is kind of lonely she too hangs around with bob and alicia and owen sometimes alicia wishes bob didn't have any friends br br by the end of the first season it looked like owen finally found himself a real girlfriend bob and alicia went driving on the night before their wedding making out in a tiny car and then getting stuck way out in the middle of nowhere what happened next what about poor heather did anyone get married sorry series ended br br not even a plea from tv guide made fox think twice about putting it back on the air it was a great show with a great cast i loved heather too she looked cool in those glasses and was hilarious i miss this show a lot this is like reading a good book with the ending missing sad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9489724636077881 Review: i enjoyed this show it was on in the uk but not at peak time and they seemed to move it all over the schedules so i wasn't able to watch them all i was surprised when it didn't return and had no i idea why still don't know but i guess that's not important br br great performances from the two leads they were very believable as friends the two supporting actresses also added well to the mix i guess it was part of a whole load of shows that were lifestyle centred friends being the obvious main one but sex in the city came along a few years later br br the characters get take out coffee they drink at nice bars that sort of thing a little woody in a way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8179689645767212 Review: jon reprises his role as a neurotic guy in two and a half men which he perfected in this series he longs to have a good relationship with a girl like his has developed and the a between him and his girlfriend's best friend are pretty funny then they realize that they're attracted to each other and start dating in one of the funniest lines on tv ever i think in the final episode he and his partner are discussing that he wants to propose to the girl br br his partner prepares him for the moment by suggesting what's the worst that can happen she says no br br armed with newfound optimism he proposes to his date over dinner to which she replies br br god no br br i laughed so hard i cried Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9117310643196106 Review: rock is not on its way to any stairway to category as one of the best rock films of all time but it does make you from time to time because of its high level energy the film's theme is on a die hard rock group fanatic who actually becomes the lead singer of his favorite band the story is based upon the true story on what happened to the heavy metal band judas priest if you think this movie is filled with a witty screenplay and intellect direction then you got another thing however what did shook me all night was the fine acting of jennifer aniston as the rock star's devoted girlfriend i could not say the same about the rock star himself mark wahlberg was much better as a porn star than a rock star i did enjoy the 80's retrospect journey the movie it reminded me of my teenage years where everything like teen i guess the film is worth a viewing but for you to have a better time watching it make sure you bring along some girls girls girls ' average Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8441063165664673 Review: this is the second movie about 1985 the other one was 'the wedding whilst the was portraying the pop side of the 80's is all about metal br br mark wahlberg plays a talented singer in a tribute band of some famous rock act of the time and jennifer aniston plays his girlfriend when his fixation rewards him his whole life changes in a day br br the story doesn't get too dramatic and it only scratches the surface of the life of a rock star sex and drugs are very limited in this movie but it is full of roll the music is fantastic and the concerts are directed brilliantly the whole concert feeling is very well captured since they used real audiences no cgi here br br great direction and a brilliant performance by marky mark who acts like a true metal dude br br is all about fun and if you had anything to do with the old metal scene you are going to love this movie br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823786616325378 Review: i loved this movie it is a very simple plot and from what i understand it is based on a true story growing up in the 80's with hard rock hair metal may have something to do with my love of this film but even aside from the music it is a really fun movie to watch give it a try you will like it unless you are the hardest of critics and only like movies of citizen kane caliber Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614311456680298 Review: after reading previews for this movie i thought it would be a let down however after i got my region 1 dvd the dvd was available before the film hit the uk cinemas i was pleasantly surprised strong performances from all cast members make this a very enjoyable movie the fact that the script is quite weak means that you dont get bogged down in story and therefore the repeat viewing factor is greater i recommend this movie to one and all br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9352162480354309 Review: after reading previews for this movie i thought it would be a let down however after i got my region 1 dvd the dvd was available before the film hit the uk cinemas i was pleasantly surprised strong performances from all cast members make this a very enjoyable movie the fact that the script is quite weak means that you dont get bogged down in story and therefore the repeat viewing factor is greater i recommend this movie to one and all br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9352162480354309 Review: well let me put it this way i have always been one of the hardcore brothers i've always loved rock music and especially heavy metal that's why this movie is like a gift from god i believe this movie is one of the best movies ever well except from story and star wars of course it's great to hear all the classics like long live rock and roll ted songs by jon bon deep purple dc and several other legendary rock bands heavenly absolutely gorgeous wonderful i hope they will make more movies like this otherwise it's just crap movies like that in da usa or what they call it and 8 miles bulls well i strongly recommend this anyway everything i'm missing is a couple of songs but except from that it's one of the best movies ever ten out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627876281738281 Review: a true masterpiece of the soviet cinematography it's a shame for the soviet union that was never given an opportunity to play in the western movies but then again she would probably never find herself there in she is unforgettable this was one of the few movies where i was crying br br in addition to and who are top rate it was a brilliant work of the director and the operator which made this movie an all time classics world wide just remember the scenes of piano music and proposal under the heavy german or the death of boris with a swirling sky above his head and his last visions appeared blurred in those skies the very simple means but the great technique added to the emotional weight mind you 20 years before the star wars 41 years before titanic and with a soviet budget Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751595258712769 Review: this was an interesting movie i could have done without the bathroom scene and the seduction scene other than that i loved the head banging music this movie revolved around chris parents are awesome they totally support their sons interests and believe in him enough to support him now that is awesome what really surprised me was the realization at the end it was not quite the hollywood ending on his road to self discovery the overall rise to stardom and the fall of it was quite a roller coaster ride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858232736587524 Review: i love this movie first and foremost because of mark wahlberg is in it and secondly because the end justifies the means there is something about this film that sucks you in and allows you to feel all of the emotions the characters are feeling aniston is great as the girlfriend in this movie it takes a look at the lifestyle that so many hardcore rockers lived back in the day perhaps these days they have gotten just smarter it takes through a rainbow of emotions and has a lot of subtle facets to allow the light through like a diamond this movie shines you won't waste your popcorn on this one semi chick flick but my husband enjoyed it too there's some laughs thrown in too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9209205508232117 Review: i watched this movie the other night and i have to admit it was quite possibly the best film of this generation turns out i wasn't born until 1988 but i can relate to this motion picture like cary grant can relate to having an or burt reynolds to being a marky mark did not decline in after his brief stint in new kids on the block which i will from here on refer to as the best band in the world aka like it's totally a morality tale about poop so pay attention i love all and continue to support marky because he needs us now more than ever he's the only who survived the de Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481960535049438 Review: so you wanna be a rock star see this movie you don't like rock you say or you're really into heavy metal then put on your favorite album and dream yourself away this movie has nothing to offer rarely have i ever seen a movie being able to portrait the dream of being in a rock band as good as this i had long hair during the late 1980's and early nineties and i have played guitar for the last 15 years or so did i like rock star oh yes the music is good not great the actors are good and believable even jennifer aniston plays her part to perfection and mark wahlberg is perfect as the wannabe rock singer so you know what you're going to get a movie about dreams coming true being stepped on and finally figuring out what life is really about it's a good solid seven out of ten no more no less Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641843438148499 Review: this film is great with some of the best songs by bon jovi and kiss the film is about a man named chris mark wahlberg who is the biggest fan of a band named steel dragon and then when he gets the gig for lead singer his world changes upside down with great acting by jennifer aniston this film is a must see for rock lovers br br 4 5 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8884879350662231 Review: i was very excited to see rock star because i am a big fan of mark i was surprised to have liked it more than i originally thought i would the script did leave something to be desired but the movie's performances made up for it there were a few moments when visions of spinal tap came rushing back and i can't help but think this movie would have been even better as a but i digress br br wahlberg continues to demonstrate his talent as he plays with believability an ordinary guy whose biggest dream comes true he does it with the wonder and innocence that make you not only believe him but also make you really care about his character br br jennifer aniston who hasn't impressed me in movies up to this point is surprisingly good as the girlfriend manager she shows more real emotion than i've seen in her last few movies combined br br but above all it's the music in this movie that really draws you in peppered with some 80's tunes let's face it bon jovi would have any 80's music fans rocking in their seat the movie really rocks with the original steel dragon songs and performance of them br br i plan to see this movie again but first i'm going to rush out and buy the soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728533625602722 Review: rock star is a nice movie everyone is nice even the guys who aren't supposed to be nice really are nice chris is a nice guy who learns a lesson in life he goes back to his girlfriend emily who is also nice br br it's a good movie despite all the maybe i'm just used to all the angst of the x gen music in some ways the film was a caricature of rock stars and not hard edged enough to be believable br br mark acting is quite good jennifer aniston played her role well but it was she was a nice girl br br go see it if you have ever been to a rock concert or seen spinal tap go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835289716720581 Review: i seen this movie when it came out i thought what an average movie i have now realized that this director was ahead of his time this is a great movie and great soundtrack i have seen my share of rock films but although this is far from spinal tap which i did not like this film does take us into the life of an 80s rocker wanting to be nothing but this is nothing more than our inner child wanting to grow up and to be a rock star yeah i said it everyone wants to grow up and be on the spot light weather said or not this movie just puts you in the core of emotions and you can almost feel the excitement of i must admit the acting was less par but still the music and story was enough to hold you in to it till the credits rolled worth the watch especially if you are a fan of ye ole mighty hair bands Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7669532299041748 Review: warning possible spoilers br br is one of the solid rock movies i have ever seen the original idea of the script focuses on a young singer in the 80s leading a tribute band of one of the most famous hard rock bands of the period he is not only playing their music to the note but also living the life of his idols when his friends in the tribute band him in search of some originality the destiny plays him a good turn and gets hired to replace the lead singer of the idols band a dream came true well almost while starting to live the life of the famous including the drug and sex excesses of the rock scene of the 80s he will also have to face the problems in relationship with his supportive girlfriend and will be eventually need to answer questions about creativity and having a saying in the music of the band br br i liked the film one of the reasons being that it is one of the first times that the life and music of the hard metal rock bands is shown in a realistic manner fans of the music genre will be satisfied by the soundtrack the overall idea is original and the issues of how an artist lives his life and creates his art are being rendered in a sensible and balanced manner acting is quite good with mark wahlberg better than in most of the other action i saw him lately and jennifer aniston in tune with the nice girl who knows a lot about life role more problematic is the ending which is quite conventional and may disappoint it looks like the main character after the big and famous band has found his own creative path however in an twist the music he is playing in the club at the end is the worst in the whole movie br br 8 10 on my personal scale worth seeing however expect exposure to a high dose of metal if you do not like this kind of music you may chose to avoid this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.885443925857544 Review: what to say about a movie like rock star a lot actually this is the type of movie that is almost made for the critics to slam it is also a movie i as a major hard rock fan enjoyed no loved actually while all the while being very consciously aware of its many flaws and that the movie while a decent effort in some respects missed the chance it had to escape into greatness and become a rock movie classic oh well br br i loved this movie and would see it again and again but i know that's purely based on my own personal tastes rock star is a movie that will appeal to anyone who has experienced elements of the rock or hard rock lifestyle and wants to go down the road to nostalgia it was a great time for metal heads and it's nice to have a movie that effectively captures that long forgot by many non rock fans time effectively as i think that rock star has done that is one of the film's strengths the concert footage you will feel like your right there with them and how could any hard rock fan not love that as far as setting the atmosphere rock star gets a 10 of 10 it also gets a 10 of 10 for pure entertainment if you want a movie to just let yourself go and free flow into some great memories of good times past then this is the movie for you it is also the reason why i loved this movie so br br but it isn't a great movie i understand that and were it my actual job to review movies professionally i'd probably have to be a bit hard on this one the problem with rock star is the character development br br what is wrong with the character development is this there isn't any none the movie has certain scenes few and far between but they are there that do touch on greatness warning brief scene spoilers 3 examples 1 when makes his debut on stage including the fall he takes br br 2 the first after show party with emily and br br 3 a little in the beginning when the original lead singer is casually dismissed fired the whole business as usual tone sets the stage for what's to come it's played very effectively br br but the problem is nothing ever does come there is little to no character development of anyone in this movie peoples' are merely touched on but never fully explored i don't think that's the fault of the actors actresses particularly who tries hard they just are not given much to work with it's just that the script was weak and lacked the ability to go beyond the formula feel into true movie depth rock star was so at times including towards the end it was almost ridiculous and though those scenes i mentioned were outstanding and very believable sadly much else in the movie wasn't br br another reviewer mentioned the lack of buildup towards the end and i agree but there was actually a lack of buildup about anything why does leave at the end because he misses his girlfriend and the band won't let him write songs it tests the limits of believability and frankly the end was just corny made no sense and had no reality to it at all br br watching this it's almost like watching a movie where the makers of it said ok this happens here and then this happens and then this etc etc etc by the end it's no longer a movie about a boy who's dream came true it's just another love story and you wonder why so much detail is left out br br i hope i'm not being to hard on rock star because i truly loved it but not for the right reasons i would have liked to love this as a great movie about the highs and lows of rock fame instead i loved it for it's 80's period feel the clothes the hair the lights the life although many others loved it to i suspect most are people who lived the life of a rock fan like i did or some who play i'd have liked to see the movie cross over and just be respected for being a good well told movie instead of a cliché i think one of the problems was the length i myself hate over long films but this was one that really should have been longer if a movie is done really right the length is not even felt there is just to much to the story for it to be as short as it was that's one reason why there doesn't seem to be much development of either the story or the human beings portrayed in the movie br br so to wind down this is a movie you can greatly get into but not a great movie see it for fun see it for entertainment see it to go back to that great great space in time when metal wasn't just a part of life it was life and for those non rock fans see it to get a little glimpse into a life that meant and still means so much to so many of us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969826877117157 Review: in moscow the young couple veronika t and boris are in deep love for each other with the world war ii boris volunteers to join the army and is sent to the front on the day before birthday and they do not have the chance to say goodbye to each other while waiting for news from boris veronika is raped by cousin mark a and they marry each other however veronika does not forget boris and keeps waiting for him br br is an impressive and heartbreaking romance in times of war the direction is excellent and uses along the story in the capital scene when veronika is raped by mark the camera work is amazing with sophisticated planes and angles and long traveling the scenes of veronika in the middle of the tanks or in the train station with many are awesome the magnificent cinematography is highlighted by the restored image of the dvd t has an extremely beautiful face and a touching and sensitive performance the speech in the last scene makes another great example of an anti war movie my vote is nine br br title brazil as when fly the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678969383239746 Review: mark in a great role a rock star to the extent of knowing all his songs imitating him to perfection and dressing like him when the opportunity comes for him to take over his role in the band he jumps at the opportunity however the role of a rock star may not be what it is cracked up to be and relationships can change this movie certainly struck me as having the theme of what you attain for may not be what you think it is once you get it overall a really good movie with great performances from all the cast as well as the two leads mark and jennifer aniston it did make me feel sad especially when emily jennifer aniston met up with chris in seattle and saw the depths to what he had sunk if anybody ever dreamed of being a rock star or a groupie they should watch this movie to see that the lifestyle although for a while is very lonely and ultimately not what you may want Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9462290406227112 Review: if you like the 80's rock you should definitely see this movie i've only seen it recently and completely fell in love with it br br overall the movie is very entertaining provides you with a great load of rock tunes and not a single second of the movie do i find boring it was a great idea that some of the real life musicians were in this doing what they do best i was happy to see as well as elias they all delivered solid performances i tend to agree with a lot of people saying that the first half of the movie was much better than the second one specially in the terms of the script that could have been worked on a bit better but not a major one thing that did bother me a bit was jennifer performance i thought she wasn't the right person for this role i just couldn't see her as a rock star girlfriend but as the movie goes on you somehow realize that she did a good job with this there is a certain amount of honesty and sincerity she delivers that just doesn't live you cold br br to summarize a good and a funny movie that doesn't go deep into characters but provides you with a good fun a sense of nostalgia and of course the mighty vocals by jeff scott and mike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9429439902305603 Review: nothing really unpredictable in this movie but a solid flick in all respects everything from acting to cinematography was solid not a perfectly linear plot line but there wasn't anything you couldn't see coming perhaps a tad melodramatic at points but again a fairly decent movie none the less definitely worth checking out if in doubt of what film to rent over the weekend give this a go though you may not feel like running out and buying it i found it to be quite worth while Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.424070805311203 Review: i must admit i wasn't expecting much on this movie i was surprised i truly enjoyed it as much as i did the script wasn't oscar material but it wasn't horrible either the acting was great by mark wahlberg jennifer aniston had a great supporting role and looked lovely as ever what made this movie for me was the music if you do not like 80's glam metal or hair bands then you probably wont like this movie its all about being a some were present but didn't bring down the movie at all i would recommend it to anyone who likes rock and roll and remember to stand up and shout 8 of 10 for great acting and awesome music br br jason Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762654900550842 Review: i've been looking forward to the release of this movie since i first heard the concept two years ago and i was not disappointed i won't bother the story since everyone else has but i will say that it was just plain entertaining throughout the performances were great as was the music and the main characters were likeable br br my only complaints are 1 the story was definitely lacking the movie wrapped up very abruptly in fact the writing became pretty in the second half as though the writers weren't sure what to do with the plot since the plot wasn't nearly as important as the music and the action this didn't really affect the entertainment value of the film so this is not as major a complaint as it would seem br br 2 this is really but the music that the characters in the movie were listening to was sometimes dated after 1985 when the movie was set devil inside was from 1987 and are you ready was from 1990 among other mistakes this bothers me a bit since they obviously went to lengths to make a good period piece they could have checked the copyright date on these songs to make sure they were 1985 or earlier again not a big deal br br oh i thought of something else that was strange the steel dragon band members were supposed to be english but for some reason jeff and ozzy guitarist played band members and they each had a couple of speaking lines in american accents that was kind of lazy also but it was still cool to see actual musicians playing musicians so i will forgive that as well br br i could probably nitpick all day but i don't want to give the impression that this wasn't a super entertaining movie i will probably buy the dvd when it comes out and i will certainly buy the soundtrack cd simply for the six steel dragon songs some of which were sung by the singer from the band if you remember them the highlight of the film was possibly a great where mark wahlberg is to a rock song on stage and suddenly someone plays good by marky mark and the funky bunch the surprised look of mark's face is priceless classic rock and roll flick score 8 10 due to extreme entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817748069763184 Review: rock star is a well told hollywood style rendition of the tale based on fact actually on how ripper became rob replacement for judas priest mark wahlberg poured on his likable boy ish charm and performed with believable admirably something he has been known to do since the release of boogie nights br br stephen no stranger to musically themed movies takes the audience through the wonders of the lifestyle of an extinct species the hair metal rock god acts as the film's host plays the everyman who gets to see his wish come true his likable character quickly wins over the heart of the viewer who wants to see him succeed and gets the chance to give him the metal goat horn hand sign several times over br br the only real complaint with the story is that the supporting cast namely the other members of the band were not fleshed out or even introduced properly more interaction with these life long rock musicians would have and new surroundings br br naturally rock star is filled with great music score the steel original work and plenty of 80's style metal hits makes this soundtrack a must have let's all hope that films like rock star not only give a credibility to a style of music that helped define a generation but also spark a very needed revival Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.936261773109436 Review: rock star 2001 out of four br br by blake french br br rock star is the story of a nobody who becomes propelled into fame only to realize living his dream is not the way he imagined it we have seen all this before in better movies but this human story does capture the world of rock and roll with a brutally honest and insightful edge it a recommendation because of its of the atmosphere the script by crazy beautiful director john stockwell portrays the hard core universe with memorable images it doesn't explain what it is about it shows us br br rock star originally titled metal god stars mark wahlberg as chris cole a pittsburgh office supplies who dreams of becoming bobby beers the fiery lead singer for the heavy metal rock group steel dragon although chris already sings for his own tribute rock group called blood pollution instead of writing his own songs he insists on performing only those by steel dragon and only in the exact way they perform them his group becomes irritated with obsessions and gives him the boot br br this chris as well as his supportive parents and faithful girlfriend emily jennifer aniston from tv's friends he then receives a phone call it's the steel dragon band they have seen tapes and want him to replace the recently fired lead singer in an instant chris rockets into the dizzying world of sudden stardom from the biggest rock fan to the biggest rock star unfortunately it's not as rewarding as he expected br br a true story inspired the rock star concept an ohio supply salesman tim ripper owens really did replace rob the lead singer in judas priest after initially singing for a tribute band the rest of the film is probably fiction although most of what happens must represent the experiences of many other bands the film details the various of being a rock star it explores the aspects of touring personality differences the danger of drug abuse and violence struggling relationships sexual freedom and the extreme measures of the producers all to please the fans and keep popularity high br br i have seen all of mark movies and this is the first that has earned my affection wahlberg a former singer model has made movies like fear boogie nights three kings and most recently tim burton's lacking remake planet of the apes i am starting to admire the young actor more and more although he has not performed in many successful films he has taken many chances and done a variety of roles rock star is his best film to date i can't think of many actors who could have convincingly portrayed chris struggles and aspirations wahlberg truly makes rock star rock br br jennifer aniston lights up the screen as well she creates a chemistry rich relationship with chris that audience participation it's tragic of what happens to their relationship we care about these characters a great deal br br during the film concert scenes director stephen who also directed holy man and the live action version of 101 dalmatians creates a gripping atmosphere he captures the scenes with an intense urgency and a raw unmistakable energy the musical numbers provide the film with the best most involving scenes br br unfortunately cannot sustain the energy and zest throughout at the three quarters mark he looses the spark as the movie becomes dull and unpleasant i understand where the story needs to go in order to portray the negative side of fame but this movie loses everything it previously had going for it in almost famous a much better film about rock and roll there is a certain amount of interest and life in even the most scenes here it feels as if the filmmakers lose their passion br br the message comes a bit too late and suddenly in the story the film turns into a morality tale that wants to provide us with a sappy destination the filmmakers might as well stop everything appear on screen and say now audience the moral of the story we understand the theme but it's too the personal discovery for must be gradual br br fortunately all of this happens in the last twenty five minutes of the film hardly enough to completely destroy an entire eighty five minutes of a reasonably good feature rock star is not a great movie see almost famous if you want a remarkable film about rock and roll but for marky mark it's a turning point in his career br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7438676357269287 Review: surprisingly well acted well written movie about hard rockin' but decent young man getting that much hoped for ticket to stardom his favorite heavy metal band wants him to replace their lead singer not far fetched the film tries keeping things in perspective and doesn't go over the top it certainly makes you think twice about those lingering adolescent fantasies about being in the music business but the script despite solid dialogue follows a tried and true formulaic pattern and gets bogged down by its own clichés in the final act i enjoyed it much more than the sugary almost famous it has a nice bitter edge to go with its heavy metal decadence but a stronger finish might've made it more memorable 1 2 from Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4762950837612152 Review: i'm an action movie fan but until today i've never seen a preview or an ad for this movie in italy so i went to see the long kiss goodnight on pay tv hoping for nothing special br br but what a surprise this movie is great the only problem i found is the presence of some holes in the plot but the rest is the most entertaining intriguing and funny action movie ever made br br the transformation of samantha charly from ordinary wife teacher to cool blooded agent recovering from amnesia seems to be a good idea the action scenes and the stunts are the best i've ever seen samuel l jackson adds some of the best lines i have ever heard and his chemistry with geena davis is good br br and what about geena she is wonderful she plays the best action heroine ever seen and does strong convincing acting and fantastic stunts br br so i think this movie had weak performances at box office and bad critics because most reviewers and some kind of public have a hard time with strong female lead roles br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805224537849426 Review: this is one of the best action films i have seen portrayal of the tough as nails gentle mother was superb and samuel l jackson just keeps you laughing all the way through with his classic one liners sure there were a few holes in the actual story but this fast paced flick keeps you on the edge of your seat to the end br br i felt geena was a perfect choice for the role of sam charly and her versatility as an actress is evident for her role as the mother in the recent movie both samuel and geena were well supported by david morse brian cox sweet little yvonne and newcomers sexy craig and this film the growing trend of strong female character and the diversion away from traditional male female stereotypes as we see sam charly davis and mitch jackson from one disaster to the next br br while i and many others loved this movie it is fair to say that there will always be people that don't and that's fine each to their own i highly recommend this film to action fans for its hilarious scenes and fast paced action Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878204464912415 Review: it does not surprise me that this short 91 minutes b w movie that was made 50 years ago in the soviet union during the short period called or the thaw has gained so much love and admiration among the movie lovers over the world it is sublime and beautifully filmed some scenes feel like there were made way ahead of their time sergei camera work and creative discoveries were included in the text books and widely imitated the film tells the moving and timeless story of love destroyed by merciless war but eternally alive in the memory of a young woman it is also the film about loyalty memories ability to live on when it seems there is nothing to live for it is about forgiveness and about hope the film received absolutely the grand prix at cannes film festival and was chosen as a of a special award at cannes for playing veronika the young girl happily in love with the best man in the world in the beginning of the movie after separation with her beloved who went to the front the loss of her family in the bomb ride and the marriage to the man she never loved and only wished he never existed she turned to the shadow of herself she became dead inside her long journey to redemption to finally accepting death of her beloved and to learning how to live with it is a fascinating and heartbreaking one and it simply won't leave any viewer indifferent br br for me the movie is very personal and dear because i was born and grew up in the city where its characters lived and were so happy in the beginning i walked the same streets squares and bridges over the river every family in the former soviet union had lost at least one but often more than one family member to a combat or to the concentration camp or to the ghetto or to hunger cold and during wwii and my family is not exception my mother and grandmother knew the horrors of war and never healing pain of losses not just from the movies and the books cranes are flying speaks to me clearly and honestly and touches me very deeply it is a masterpiece of movie making but it is a part of my life my background my memory and my past Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812608957290649 Review: terrific movie if you did not watch yet you must watch geena davis and samuel l jackson are amazing in this movie br br great actors good story incredible action scenes the long kiss goodnight br br i give it a 10 a 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9520928263664246 Review: br br spoilers in this review br br the long kiss goodnight is yet another prime example of a common affliction of many modern films it starts off on a very interesting concept a trained assassin whose memory was erased consciousness of herself and the initial setup is engaging but then it seems the writers don't know very well where to go next and the whole thing trails off down increasingly confusing and or inane paths leaving the disappointing taste of something that was ok but promised to be a lot better the baddies are remarkably unremarkable and even jackson's comic sidekick turn seems more like something from his pre pulp fiction days it looks like harlin as in island made every effort so that no one would his then wife her character is by far the best of the film and this fact only makes you feel even more frustrated that they weren't able to do something better with it br br however there is still something about this film which for me sets it apart from the run of the mill hollywood actioner and places it above average if only just it is something very subtle i can't quite put my finger on it's a disturbing cold dark even sickly edge a nightmarish and unreal feel a decadent air a mean streak which keeps up in various ways it's in the dark photography and almost permanent night the characters dwell in it's in dreams in front of the mirror it's in her vicious eyes and smile whenever she's about to kill a man or when she announces how she will enjoy watching her nemesis die with her daughter listening it's in comeback at the wheel of a car while he is so much blood from his mouth he can hardly speak i don't know it's an atmosphere something i can't define but which gives me the creeps a bit and which makes this film still oddly intriguing for me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461024403572083 Review: almost no cinema experience can beat a good thriller with a sense of humor geena davis is a schoolteacher housewife who suffers from amnesia even on the but then an auto accident awakens the woman she used to be and it's hot samuel l jackson is hilarious as the low rent private eye who tries to help davis find her past only to find out he's in way over his head davis has some hilarious lines too and the interaction between her and jackson works surprisingly well br br look for brian cox the original hannibal and david finally managing to shed his st elsewhere tv image the film is directed by davis' husband who almost seems to have built the whole film around her but it works br br i pull out this dvd and it often i still love the makeup scene is geena hot or what Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777905344963074 Review: i was happy to find out that at least now this movie is beginning to get the appreciation it deserves just view those votes not top class action like die hard or lethal weapon but still something like a solid 7 out of 10 fine script good actors with working chemistry and a director who knows what he wants sadly this was director harlin's last good film deep blue sea managed to reach ok status but island and especially driven are well deserved flops personally i think the turn off at the box office might have been the woman as an action star theme well give her a chance because davis does deliver a performance above par and after all this film doesn't concentrate so much on the feminine side but instead on good ol' action jackson as a sidekick is given a lot of room in here plus his share of action and about a thousand killer wisecracks and on the plot from shane black the writer of lethal weapon and the last boy scout the latter of which as a movie is on very many levels much like this one the theme the clever plot also as good and as underrated overall if one hasn't seen this one yet don't forget to rent it for the next quiet saturday night Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.92461758852005 Review: i love this film i've seen it 1000 x on dvd and i cant say enough about it it has it all comedy awesome action and incredible stunts fx samuel jackson steals the show here big time i dont think there isnt a moment that he's in that he isnt funny everyone knows that when you make an assumption you make an ass out of you and the f x are great the bridge truck explosion is incredible although the sound isnt all that great when samuel drives out of the truck the sound is off a little i think and what he says is priceless for those of you who own it on dvd put the audio in french it's even emotional moments are great when the bad guy discovers that sam's charlie's daughter is his is great this is a great film that no action fan can do without i also reccomend island aside from all the negative publicity it kicks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777687788009644 Review: i'm a geena davis fan for life because of this movie i've always loved samuel l jackson and the two make a great pair on screen this said i think is the best action movie i've ever seen forget the twist endings that audiences have now come to expect and that filmmakers now try mostly failing to incorporate into their movies br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590673446655273 Review: i think shane black is one of the all time greatest action screenwriters ever he gave us the awesome at it's time lethal weapon shooting mel gibson to super stardom then followed that up with the second best movie bruce willis has ever been in the last stumbled a bit with the last action hero but redeemed himself with this one the long kiss goodnight br br if you're a fan of action films this has it all action comedy thrills then tops it of with more action comedy and thrills geena davies is great l jackson is even greater don't miss it br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9940063953399658 Review: rent this i own the dvd got it for 9 99 a steal being so under rated sure there are better movies movies with fewer or no holes in the plot or action but i don't have that problem with this movie for me if a movie stays true to itself honest and exploitive of its flaws and virtues obviously in the name of entertainment then it has fulfilled its purpose i got me to care because its makers cared the entire movie is preposterous from beginning to end but its makers took the whole undertaking seriously and i did not feel manipulated into taking the movie seriously and that is so true because i want to take every movie seriously yet many oh so many let me down for all of its this movie is almost perfect and completely entertaining what a funny screenplay it also has become eerily relevant in light of the events on 9 11 in no way do i seek to the loss but this movie incorporates the of the wtc collapse before it happened in ways that we will never see had the movie been made after those events br br it's either gone for good or here to stay wouldn't you agree Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.867857038974762 Review: when this movie came out i had seen geena davis play only soft feminine roles this movie was anything but soft and feminine great lines great action she and samuel l really clicked too violent for the kiddies but if you and your significant other are trying to agree on a movie try this one on for size go geena go geena Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7889443039894104 Review: the long kiss goodnight has just about everything action fans want a witty screenplay by the guy who wrote lethal weapon samuel l jackson and great action set pieces by renny harlin br br seriously underrated one of the best action movies ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757410883903503 Review: one of those films that i happened across through the criterion collection and as usual as a change of pace that turned out to be a great decision i was almost by the quality of the film the story it told and the way it was told the almost minimalist feel to the film with sparse dialogue and almost constant music just added a whole evocative level to the film this really is a superb film to spend some time with and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475327730178833 Review: this is movie is actually one of my all time favorites i'm not a renny harlin fan because most of his movies suck but hits its mark time after time is about a woman named samantha cain davis who suffers from amnesia she is married with a kid and as she i'm a member of the and then her world comes crumbling down as the pieces fall into place about her earlier identity samuel jackson plays a con artist cop who does pi gigs he is dragged along by her to solve her identity and to get paid some cash for his work along the way we find out samantha is really charlie baltimore a secret spy that was left for dead years earlier the plot is great making this story seem real and jackson does a great job as second fiddle to davis whom always does a great acting job the explosions are endless the action is intertwined with memorable scene after memorable scene pretty impressive visually though the kid got on my nerves at the end watch out of the cars i'm tired of little kids screwing up a film to be saved but still this movie is worth it as the kid adds to the film again this movie is really good i never understood why it didn't make more at the box office but if it was a man starring in the movie i'm sure it would have grossed a hundred million what is good is that over the years more people are discovering this movie and giving it good marks as the average of this film on this site has risen over the years i hope it goes up further as this is one great action film and i love action films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858993887901306 Review: let me start by saying overall i enjoyed the long kiss goodnight i would give it a 7 10 the good 1 acting samuel l jackson is entertaining in almost any role in this movie he doesn't play his usual character the type that is in control instead geena davis is in control and sam is along for the ride his timing on his lines are great and he is the high point of the movie geena davis also gives a great as samantha caine charlie baltimore she is a believable action hero and i don't think too many other actresses could pull off the geena does 2 the action this is a very action packed movie things are pretty much always crashing or blowing up or someone is chasing someone else the special effects are pretty good especially for being almost 8 years old i can see some green screen stuff but it doesn't detract too much from the acting br br the bad 1 why did it take half of the movie to set up the plot this film needed to be edited in the script stage so that it didn't run as long as it did maybe a drama or something can run this long but people really need to be into the movie the entire time to sustain it i think that if you can stick out the first half you will be the second half 2 geena davis is cold weather and a tank top but she never seems cold 3 some things are unrealistic sam jackson flies through a giant sign after he is blasted out of a room and then he lands in a tree and just gets up when you see this part you will think it's a gag overall fun movie 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8896837830543518 Review: i thought this was a great action flick a very good role for geena davis she is a very versatile actress one of my next to angelina jolie i actually watched the long kiss goodnight right after seeing the new tomb raider movie it got me thinking charlie or lara which one would win in a fight either way both women are very strong intelligent characters that are fun to watch especially when they're kicking butt i just hope to see geena in another film soon seems like she's been out of the spotlight a bit too long it would be especially nice to see her in another film with samuel l jackson now they make a great duo watch this film if you haven't you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657344818115234 Review: a wonderful christmas story on the moving theme of susie finds her inner amazon no i'm serious geena amnesia starts to improve when she is knocked on the head from this familiar beginning we move in an unexpected direction good pace good action fun story lots of explosions and mayhem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569581151008606 Review: i had never heard of this film till it popped up on cable tv and i can't understand why geena outdoes arnold as an action hero in this film geena is an ex cia assassin who is brainwashed and given an identity as a schoolteacher with a quiet family life in a rural town she continues that life for 8 years with a husband and daughter clues start coming to her that she may have been someone else especially when someone tries to kill her it seems that her former employers have discovered that she never died and want to make sure that she does she hires samuel l jackson who is a former police officer together they form a pair that is as entertaining as mel gibson danny glover when geena finally her memory she undergoes a transformation into the killing machine she once was with the song she's not there playing in the background what follows is geena and samuel have to go after the bad guys and hopefully stay alive all through the rest of the film geena has to decide who she really is the killing machine the mother schoolteacher with the quiet family life or a combination of both especially since the bad guys grab daughter great action scenes that rank up with any of the die hard movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7678071856498718 Review: there is a serious scene in this movie a scene that lets you know that his film won't be pulling many cheap punches it takes place in a crowded train station and the protagonists are ambushed by assassins with automatic weapons they make a break for it and just manage to get out in a hail of gunfire the main hall of the train station is now filled with corpses of innocent people that were caught in the crossfire some would call that too sad and or grim to put into what is supposed to be an enjoyable action flick i call it honesty most action movies tend to lean toward the safe side of showing violence and plot elements this mostly means that in spite massive shootouts innocent people tend not to die or at least we don't see them die the violence is all purely the good guys versus the bad guys with mainly the bad guys dying a bit of common sense clearly shows this to be absurd br br renny harlin showed a hint of this in his first and sadly only hit die hard 2 the villains intentionally crash a plane full of people to get their point across the scene was also filmed with a backup scene of a cargo plane with only a few people on board going down but the and probably more realistic scenario ended up being used however to fit the spirit of the first film die hard 2 was mostly a fun action movie here that and more convincing edge is pervasive the violence is bloody the one liners are hilarious but with a certain style that more echoes natural human sarcasm than clichéd film wisecracks at key moments of action the plot is also packed with more malicious intent than most action films the villain is not just some rogue out for revenge or a mad grab at power it is less ridiculous but also more frightening than that from recent films the bourne trilogy almost gets there with its less cheesy than usual action film style but this film is from 1996 and 7 years before the bourne identity with matt damon made it to the big screen br br another interesting aspect is that the main hero is actually a heroine and this is well before the movie version of tomb raider became a hit what's more is that this heroine genuinely looks like she could take down john and then take his still lit cigarette this movie marks geena second action heroine role and she still didn't manage to score a hit while angelina jolie stars in tomb raider years later and scores a hit the reasons are beyond me completely br br lastly this movie isn't all dark edged there are many outrageous and spectacular set pieces that one can only see in an action film the climatic explosion of a chemical bomb is an absolutely spectacular display of movie pyrotechnics with more than one law of physics taking a convenient break thus there is formula here but it is the anti formula for the everyday hollywood action movie formula 9 10 br br classification 13 violence profanity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186800122261047 Review: i have seen this film probably a dozen times since it was originally released theatrically anyone who calls this movie trash or horrible just doesn't understand action films or recognize a good one perhaps to some the incidents and outcomes may seem far fetched but in my opinion screenwriter shane black lethal weapon kiss kiss bang bang crafted one of the most well thought out action adventures you will ever come across over the top or not this film flows like clockwork and the action just keeps coming the final action sequence is one of the best i have ever seen in any film the cast in this film davis gave a tremendous performance and its a damn shame there was never a sequel samuel l jackson is hilarious as her sidekick mitch a down on his luck private eye trying to help her discover her lost past and make a few bucks if baffles me how anyone could not like this film it packs so many thrills and its so funny the wisecracks in this film still make me laugh just as hard 10 years later in my mind the first matrix film and the long kiss goodnight were easily 2 of the best and most original action flicks of the 90's incidentally shane black made a fortune when he sold this script at the time it was the highest selling screenplay and its worth every penny it's so sad that audiences never gave this movie a chance cause they would have witnessed renny best film and davis like you have never seen her before long live the long kiss goodnight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687581062316895 Review: i am a happily married 49 year old female who just happens to love this movie to death br br geena davis' character is strong smart and kick ass i thought she did an excellent thats an understatement job in this movie br br i'm not real big on action movies but i thought it was sexy and entertaining br br she is my alter ego when she starts putting that assault rifle together in the old hotel room i got chills she did it like she knew what she was doing thats one of my many favorite parts in that movie br br i think she deserved an oscar for her acting and physical roles br br i'm going to have on my back i'm one of those girls who will never be a victim i'm like her secretly and isn't that oh so sexy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8335244655609131 Review: i enjoyed this film immensely i'm really into films where females kick lots of butt so this film already had my hopes up for some decent entertainment my hopes were met and exceeded less than 20 minutes into the film the action humor and wit this film contained easily made it one of my favorite films of all time it had sam jackson and his undeniable screen presence geena davis as i've never seen her before demanding your respect and flat out taking it even if you don't want to give it br br geena plays samantha caine an desperate to remember something about her past but quickly realizing the more she finds out the more she wants to forget and eventually becomes consumed until finally samantha is so more and charly is all that's left but now can charly and sam two completely different women possibly exist in the same body we have characters that pop in and out of the film that each side of sam charly like sam jackson and craig craig is also irresistible as timothy the sexy bad guy with no conscience br br this film was perfectly casted and perfectly acted over the top and wonderfully entertaining you watch the impossible happen and applaud when it does so worth your time watch it you won't be sorry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9492184519767761 Review: this film is a great rampage of action and comedy it gets right in to it right from the start there's no boring build up the chemistry of the leading roles adds to the excitement and anticipation of the ending even though my suspicions were not satisfied the special effects worked brilliantly and were believable would have liked a different ending but it still had me reeling in emotions the story line unfolds well however it is a film you have to watch from start to end carefully to pick up on all the details to fully understand and get maximum enjoyment br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9557040333747864 Review: i would like to tell you just a few things before considering seeing this movie if at one point or another you thought you've seen good camera work be prepared to be amazed by this movie for the record this movie was made in 1957 in russia but the technique used here is probably something that we've seen much later in the western world about 20 years later the level of emotions through the film varies quite a lot happiness love war despair joy but in the end you remain with something quite unique the joy of seeing one masterpiece of filmmaking the young directors from our time should study more this kind of movies and maybe they will be able to create something similar even though i think movies like this are very hard to come by if you've seen i am cuba then this movie would appeal to you very much but if not be prepared for a unique experience the russian directors have something in common very small budgets great actors and a joy of creating art and yes they are able to create more masterpieces than all the western world together i am not a big fan of russia actually i hate everything that's communist but the film making in that part of the world manages to create such feelings that are hard to describe br br enjoy it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9439186453819275 Review: i feel extremely sad for some of the people who have been reviewing this film it is apparent that their standards are so high that they will never be able to enjoy a film just for enjoyment sake or perhaps their enjoyment is derived from the act of picking films apart looking for any reason at all to dislike them br br the long kiss goodnight is an action film in every sense of the word sure there are holes in the plot big enough to drive a semi through but none of them are enough to stop the flow of the film itself i have never been a big geena davis fan but i was impressed with how she was able to create two very different characters samantha cain and charlie baltimore in my opinion it wasn't even necessary to have changed her physical appearance to between the two her acting was more than enough to do the trick br br more than anything else though this film was craig in hands the character of timothy could've been just another interchangeable villain his decision to play him with a more casual approach was just the right counterpoint to all of the action scenes it isn't often that you find an actor who can express himself so well with just his facial expressions point in case the scene in the with charlie and her daughter where most films would've cluttered the moment of revelation with unnecessary dialogue eyes told the whole story br br the basic plot thin to be truthful a seemingly average housewife who suffers from amnesia slowly discovers that she had been an assassin as her memory returns so do the people who want the assassin dead is she really samantha the cookie housewife or charlie the cold blooded assassin or maybe a little bit of both for me the long kiss goodnight was an enjoyable journey to find out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7382241487503052 Review: the long kiss goodnight is an enjoyable and very cool action thriller and a career breakthrough for geena davis the plot is very familiar to that of the bourne identity but so what the fight scenes are a real treat for the eyes and the plotline is strong enough to keep you engaged for the 2 hours br br it's directed with a slick sense of style and avoids most action cliches geena davis is great as an action chick and gets past her usual good wife role samuel l jackson is good as usual as the supporting player the film's baddie is overly cheesy though and you can tell what's going to happen to him br br it breaks away from the usual run of the mill such as commando and on deadly ground and is one of the best in years good fun and good popcorn entertainment 7 4 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925457835197449 Review: i hadn't planned on leaving a review but seeing some of the other dreadful reviews for this movie i had to say something br br i'm not going to give away the ending or anything but i do give away some important plot points in this review so you should be aware of that the short non spoiler version of my review samuel l jackson and geena davis both kick butt in this movie and it's a lot of fun watch it br br this movie is one of my favorites of all time geena davis is perfect as the action heroine torn between her existing life as a housewife and mother and the memories that are of her former life as a cia assassin her performance is superb as she plays both facets of this relatively complex character perfectly br br samuel l jackson's performance is as always also excellent as the private investigator that geena davis' character hired to look into her forgotten past he does a great job of playing the sidekick to geena davis' tough character some of the lines he utters in this movie are the best he's ever used in any movie he's been in br br seriously if you haven't seen it do it's a fantastic story with lots of unexpected twists and turns and it's extremely well directed and acted Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863848090171814 Review: this is a film that in no way reflects the real world nothing in this film makes any real world sense or has any real world logic it operates entirely in its own little world and your ability to accept it or not will determine your love or hate for this film br br i love the film br br somewhere at the very beginning i bought into the completely unreal premise of the hit woman her memory as the past comes back to haunt her there was a moment early on where i remember accepting that this was going to be one of those movies where the heroine was going to know nothing until it was needed despite all logic that it wouldn't happen that way oh its one of those films i said to myself and was hooked as the film took off on a wild two hour chase br br this is an action film with brain and as things follow there own internal logic and you actually have to pay attention to follow some of the twists and turns i like this a great deal and am pleasantly surprised when i bump into people who feel the same way too people either love it or hate it if they've ever heard of it at all br br if you like action films this is a film to definitely try you may not like it but it certainly worth the effort to find out br br and as always leave reality at the door Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561902284622192 Review: a small town schoolteacher geena davis slowly begins to realize that she has suffered amnesia and really use to be a secret government assassin soon there are men after her and a small time private detective samuel l jackson br br this was action packed with some great special effects and really funny one liners especially from jackson although the action may get a little silly at times who cares after all aren't movies meant to be a good time br br craig is fun as a ruthless villain the movie itself was an all around good time just don't expect to have to think too much about it because then if you take it too seriously then the movie actually won't be fun but stupid instead br br this movie doesn't deserve to be called stupid or any other bad name Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.030583711341023445 Review: not a box office success no one really knows why it may have failed simply because of its title it looks as though you need a two word tough guy title to attract a sufficient proportion of the idiot crowd die hard lethal weapon hard weapon die lethal etc talking about the long kiss goodnight will get you nowhere but for once renny harlin has made a good action movie a large part of the reason for this lies in the fact that the central character samantha earns our affection and interest early on as she becomes charly again we're torn we certainly want charly to thwart the bad guys and all that but we don't want her to lose touch with samantha in order to do so even though we like charly too geena davis all of her considerable charm on both of the central character samuel l jackson plays second fiddle for a change it turns out he's good at it that was a compliment br br intelligent far superior to anything in the die hard series if i were more cynical i'd add it's not surprising that it didn't do well but i don't really feel that way it is surprising that it didn't do well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9575837850570679 Review: definitely a movie for people who ask only to be entertained and who do not over think their movies br br lots of action lots of great dialogue e g fun to quote a little intrigue and stuff blowing up all over the place samuel l jackson and geena davis had great chemistry violent but not gory the fact that the female part was the competent action lead is a pleasant turn about br br have seen the movie more than a dozen times and still enjoy it enough to put it back in my favorite films rotation every 3 or 4 months i initially rented the movie because samuel l jackson was in the film but was caught up in the events surrounding quest to regain her memory and have never looked back br br all you cerebral folks out there suspend disbelief for once take yourself a little less seriously you might actually enjoy yourselves Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9110016822814941 Review: this is by far my favorite action movie but what makes it work is not the elaborate renny harlin explosions and shoot em ups it's the shane black script and its deft delivery by geena davis and samuel l jackson br br the chemistry between the two principals a sequel thank god it was never made too much danger of the original br br 'the long from quotable scene to action scene to quotable scene and back again never a dull moment br br this has to be jackson's funniest role ever and the amazing thing is that he is playing one of the most normal characters of his career no quirky tarantino hit man super cool shaft or borderline psycho soldier in jackson is the everyman we identify with the poor gets dragged along on this crazy woman's odyssey to uncover the dangerous secret of her past br br though the story claims that character samantha caine is suffering from amnesia the writer and director treat her condition as if it were a multiple personality disorder br br samantha caine is not just a new identity taken by the charly baltimore she is a separate fully developed personality the traumas suffered by samantha in the first half hour of the movie help the submerged personality of charly to emerge again br br the materials of her past life by jackson's detective mitch good timing too considering the target samantha makes of herself br br but charly has to fight herself to remain the dominant personality one gathers from bits of dialogue that the warrior personality charly developed after her father died and she was recruited by the chapter br br in the eight years charly was buried in the psyche though her samantha identity developed into the dominant personality she's even funnier that charly this was probably due to becoming a mother because it's the reunion with her daughter that breaks struggle to suppress samantha leading to their apparent integration by movie's end br br it's impossible to choose a best quote from this film br br now you're a br br i saved your ass it was great br br continue dying out br br i sock 'em in the jaw and yell goes the br br and a couple of dozen more many too raunchy to quote here br br geena davis looks great and comes off as an action hero without over the fact she's turning forty listen to history do the math br br fantastic soundtrack too muddy waters elvis marvin br br i give 'the long kiss a 9 only because i don't believe in a perfect 10 seen it a dozen times and it still stays fresh nice twisted holiday flick to place on your shelf next to 'it's a wonderful life ' Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834395051002502 Review: amazing amazing amazing what more can be said jacobi is the best hamlet ever to grace the stage and captures every inch of the character every nuance and element of hamlet is depicted and depicted well some people have complained about his age but you honestly cannot tell when watching the film if anything he looks drastically younger than 40 i only wish a more worthy ophelia could have been found her acting is passable but she just doesn't look the part the only real exceptional performances come from jacobi and stewart who is a great claudius the rest of the cast is good but jacobi is what truly elevates this teleplay Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9325859546661377 Review: i have watched every version of this play that i can think of including several on the stage and sir derek jacobi is absolutely the best hamlet i have ever seen br br he has the most wonderful voice for stage acting and his expressive face will take you on a roller coaster of emotions throughout this play the way in which he delivers his lines takes you on a journey through madness he as hamlet can in an instant be loving soft and gentle and in another instant be raging against the hell that is his life you believe that he is in pain you believe that he is angry you believe that he is not a little mad you believe he is hamlet br br of course some of the thanks obviously goes to shakespeare but without an excellent actor to get the words from the page to the stage it doesn't really matter how well written a play is br br if you like shakespeare you absolutely must see this version if you don't like shakespeare you absolutely must see this version you will come away with a new appreciation for shakespeare if you do the nuanced performance that sir derek gives will leave you breathless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9691686034202576 Review: the plot of this movie is set against the most terrible war in history of mankind the violent clash between adolf hitler's germany and soviet russia from 1941 br br with the western areas of their country thoroughly devastated and 20 to 30 million russian people killed the vibes of this conflict can be felt in russia up to the present day let alone back in 1957 when memories were still very fresh and painful br br this very black setting strongly contrasts with the fine and coherent style of beautiful shots its simple story deals with human behaviour in times of war bravery love patriotism weakness cowardice and corruption all beautifully tied together by a toy squirrel br br add to this the truly magnificent acting and it's easy to understand why this movie is so famous really one of the very best ever made br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768584966659546 Review: 1 i've seen hamlet branagh is too old speaks frequently with a high pitched voice funny not a convincing hamlet and his directors qualities poor see also much ado about nothing from branagh the funny parts of the dialogues have mostly been cut out not speaking of the directors mistakes in the dialogue cuts 2 i've seen hamlet 2000 i think the scenario is an interesting idea but such lousy actors all of them 3 orson welles hamlet is ok but this bbc hamlet is the best jacobi is convincing seems a bit of a lunatic very suitable and stewart wonderful and claire bloom is a very attractive queen you believe those actors what they are saying i think this is the best compliment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8598727583885193 Review: i have seen this play many times from olivier to branagh and this remains the one version that always stands out in my memory many actors have captured aspects of this character but for me it is always derek performance they are compared to and all others just come up a bit short Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8912465572357178 Review: part of the bbc filming of all of shakespeare's classic plays this version of hamlet does nothing to my particular impression that it is one of shakespeare's most over rated plays and hamlet himself a not particularly moving and tragic character i feel no sympathy for him and i didn't after watching this br br even when you have great actors like the great derek jacobi in the role of the dane and patrick stewart as claudius and jonathan hyde as it cannot disguise the lack of passion in the storyline and when a good actor like jacobi injects passion into it he renders the entire role incomprehensible i just could not connect his of the character to what he was saying and this killed it for me that said he does get the to be or not to be speech right as his actions with a dagger make clear the character's suicidal intentions at that point in the play br br the supporting roles to me better written and consequently better played are enjoyable notably loopy ophelia and stewart's well detailed interpretation of claudius br br at four and a half hours it is very long and best watched in bite sized chunks check it out if you're interested but be prepared for a long watch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8637719750404358 Review: i was never in the past interested in this play although love shakespeare and have seen most of his plays now and enthusiastically studied some at school something about this story and all the fuss about it seemed to put me off i never bothered to try to see hamlet until fairly recently deciding i should at least try to watch it and i borrowed the olivier version from the library well i struggled with it olivier seemed far too old not only in his looks but in his acting of the part the play had been enormously cut to fit a more conventional movie length and i think must have missed out too much as i found it difficult to concentrate on it soon became bored and annoyed by it i still think olivier's henry v is the best version i've seen of that rousing play admit i haven't the version yet and can't recall how it was when first shown br br i heard of the branagh full length version of hamlet although i enjoyed his much ado i think the version is far better and i wasn't entirely impressed by his henry v but i was off branagh a bit after seeing his disappointing effort at a musical of love's lost which is a play i like and was so well made by the br br finally acquiring the complete shakespeare on dvd recently i soon one of my most favourite shakespeare plays richard ii and was simply enthralled by jacobi in the part so was immediately persuaded to watch his hamlet next what a revelation this play now is for me yes it is splendid but i feel it needs an actor you can with to play hamlet and this for me is jacobi amazing intriguing to note that although he is older than i understand the character hamlet was it doesn't show whilst in olivier it did now i note he's also in the branagh version and had much to do with training branagh so i shall have to watch that to see what does with claudius i'm interested to discover jacobi has trained branagh as yes you can certainly see the influence br br and now i'm going to watch it all over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677667617797852 Review: let's face it there is no perfect production of hamlet it's simply far too long and varied and cerebral to get completely perfect across the board especially what with the challenges of elizabethan english and shakespeare's dialogue in any staging of it there are bound to be certain moments scenes or that one with i've seen a lot of filmed hamlet productions olivier gibson branagh scott and now this bbc film with jacobi in terms of faithful full length productions this one ranks up there with the very best br br most hamlet productions are drastically cut because to perform the entire play takes a stage time of four to five hours this production appears to be complete that is all of the original shakespeare dialogue is intact and so it's essential for scholars and shakespeare lovers and though the lines seemed rushed on rare occasion for those less completely familiar with the text for the most part the script is well acted well spoken and well performed subtitles are available and very helpful although upon occasion they slightly behind br br jacobi does a quite admirable job with longest and most impossible role i actually cried when hamlet dies and i don't think i've done that before patrick stewart as claudius and claire bloom as gertrude are excellent as are ward ophelia and david and the rest of the very on point cast sets are minimal so we can thankfully concentrate on the play without distraction or attention paid to non br br at 3 hours and 45 minutes this full length hamlet is a long haul to sit through but again if you want the real deal it's 100 worth it even if one needs to take an for oneself i highly recommend this production to all shakespeare lovers and scholars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683682322502136 Review: if you wish to see shakespeare's masterpiece in its entirety i suggest you find this bbc version indeed it is overlong at four and a half hours but performance as hamlet and patrick stewart's as claudius are well worth the effort br br it never ceases to amaze me how clear hamlet is when you see it in its length and order as set down by the bard every film version of hamlet has with its structure olivier concentrated on gibson on his passions is able to pull all of these aspects of character together with the aid of shakespeare's full script br br why does hamlet not kill claudius immediately hamlet says i am very proud ambitious hamlet is extremely upset not only for his father's death and suspected murder or his mother's marriage to his uncle but also and mostly because claudius has the throne belonging to hamlet he is furious at his mother for marrying claudius marriages between royal kin is not unknown done for political reasons but that her marriage claim to the throne before he could return from to claim it for himself he is therefore impotent to do anything about it and this is true even after he hears his father's ghost cry vengeance he cannot simply kill the king or he will lose the throne in doing so he must out the king's secret and here is the tragedy at the moment hamlet is successful in displaying guilt in public he has opportunity to kill him and does not why he wants it all he wants revenge the throne and the of soul in hell hamlet himself in classic tragic form his own is his undoing he kills thinking it is claudius and the rest of the play spirals down to the final deaths of ophelia gertrude claudius and hamlet himself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9451242089271545 Review: absolutely the most thoughtful spiritually deep intense hamlet ever done no other version comes close jacobi has the best understanding of the role of all the actors that have played it patrick stewart's claudius is ferocious and still sympathetic i particularly like the two playing and very and yet sinister some might gripe about the need for a strong ophelia she's not a strong person that's the point and ward hits the proper nuances amazing simply amazing every one of the more than two dozen times i've watched it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612156748771667 Review: i saw this version of hamlet on television many years ago and have seen every other version since whether television or movie however this is the one that remains the truest depiction of the story for me most excellent derek jacobi made hamlet real for me before i saw this version shakespeare was simply gibberish to me and i never tried to understand the elizabethan english having seen hamlet several times not only increased my knowledge of literature but also that of my family i promptly checked the play out of library and read it and poured over the accompanying recording rendition attracted me to a deeper knowledge and yet i have been searing for a video of it for years and years to no avail it gets a very high rating from viewers why then has it not been released on video it's the only hamlet that i'd invest in Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5928769111633301 Review: i have seen all the film interpretations of hamlet from sir lawrence olivier to mel gibson gasp derek jacobi captures the true essence of the character from the beginning to the brutal climax superb acting all around this one should not be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7898626327514648 Review: this production of hamlet prince of denmark is by far the best that i have seen although it may not have the production value of some of the more recent adaptations it does have the most important element sir derek jacobi as hamlet br br portrayal of the disturbed prince is multi layered and riveting his displays of emotion swing from hatred to sorrow love to and everywhere else on the map but without seeming forced or over the top in fact some of the more powerful sequences occur when he them with soft speech and thoughtful expression as to whether or not he hamlet as mad or sane well you should decide for yourselves i changed my mind more than once at one point it seems he has thought himself sane and merely playing at madness but suspects that he is actually mad after all a revelation to himself captured beautifully having performed the part of hamlet on stage more times than any other actor in history affinity for the role then comes as little surprise br br as for the production itself it is presented as a kind of filmed copy of the stage play with little special effects or fancy camera work minimal sets and no musical accompaniment to speak of this production relies on the acting prowess of the cast and the words of shakespeare to evoke the emotion and interest of its audience and it works the other players are top notch as well particularly patrick stewart's claudius and claire gertrude together the cast present a seamless ensemble br br the last but far from least element that makes this production stand out is the play itself here it is presented in its entirety a rarity on film but oddly enough i never noticed the time i was too busy getting caught up in the story i suspect that you will too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8936771750450134 Review: love and war did happen on the other side of the iron curtain and by looking at it love was just as strong as in the west and war was often more poignant should i say more realistic br br this film is as much about war and love as it is about the soviet thaw of mr era it also reminds us than the best war movies were not necessarily made in the 1990's with rivers of and millions of spent on special effects and marketed actors br br this movie is a classic of soviet cinema and a outstanding picture of one of the greatest human tragedies war br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880539774894714 Review: i've seen various and i've taught the play as i watch jacobi i'm tempted to think that he's every bit as intelligent as hamlet himself so alive is he to every nuance of this character's wit he rather than solves every puzzle regarding character he line after line word after word shining light into this sparkling mind at the same time however we cringe at the horror hamlet feels at his betrayal far more than with any other actor because jacobi feels the pain more profoundly than anyone else and we shudder at own because jacobi is not afraid of the to which hamlet can descend in short jacobi gives us hamlet in full and hamlet in full is the greatest character in literature that's why i'm satisfied that hamlet is the finest performance i've seen by an actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671366810798645 Review: caught this film on tcm in the early a m it was amazing br br starting out slow but scott is a shady character who on women in this case two women who happen to be due an inheritance in southern california br br the sets of the beach and neighborhoods of the 1940's are original and intriguing the title may have been more creative but the theme and nefarious shadows of human nature are exposed almost in a hitchcockian version br br scott reminded me of the character uncle charley in shadow of a doubt one of hitch's reputed favorite films the audience learns we truly do not know what lurks in the dark side of the human mind this film is a displaced gem and well worth purchasing 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9949929118156433 Review: this is a great little movie full of interesting characters and situations while not in the same class as some of the better known movies of its time it is still extremely watchable and memorable the scene where scott sitting on a bus casually steals the pin from the of a coat thrown over the seat next to him is terrific it defines his character beautifully a guy who's so low he'll something of value to a war veteran to use as a prop in his various he lies easily as the situation calls for and captivates the women in the household with his irresistible charm and that killer smile br br i couldn't help wondering if this movie was made to capitalize on the success of mildred pierce scott and bruce bennett were teamed again and faye emerson bears some resemblance to joan crawford with her facial bone structure and large eyes also the mona freeman character is not unlike the odious in mildred pierce br br i agree with a previous comment that the ending to the movie was too pat with the convenient tumble over a cliff for ronnie mason scott's character also in one of the final scenes we see bratty mona freeman reunited with the boyfriend she had previously scorned in favor of the older scott i think the script should've called for her to be for her behavior and for her cruelty toward her sister instead of treating it as just a typical adolescent episode but these are minor flaws in an otherwise enjoyable and well made movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9196151494979858 Review: between the ages of 30 and 51 when he died of a brain scott made 70 films he was introduced in 1944 in jean 'the mask of where he played the next year 1945 he made three films of which this is one he is best remembered by as the star of jean 'the one of the 1945 films where he had a sympathetic role however he often played creepy characters and in this film he is a killer of women for money so what happens here he lives in a house with three women so watch out faye emerson who also appeared in plays the older of two daughters in the house she falls in love with scott and they become secretly engaged then her younger sister played effectively by mona freeman who resembles both in looks and in behaviour returns from boarding school and reveals casually in conversation with scott that she has inherited a tidy sum so scott turns his sights on her instead with all the torrid seething in the household which that was bound to arouse things get tense and then they get meanwhile plans for murder are going forward in the mind of the calculating scott but it turns out that he is not the only one with such intentions he is also being searched for as a result of his last kill with which the film has opened so that we know his back story james wong gives effective noirish cinematography to this tale which was directed by frenchman robert who had moved to hollywood some time earlier the film is an effective psychopath in the house mystery which can cause a bit of wear of the edges of some seats for those of such an Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8742067217826843 Review: robert and james wong gave this a frightening expressionistic look scenes are shot at weird angles especially scenes involving and literal lady killer scott his behavior another superb medium budget movie the stepfather by more than two decades br br the entire cast is excellent though though no fault of her own it's hard to think of joyce compton as anyone but the singer in the awful truth scott bennett emerson especially and though playing an older woman looking gorgeous they couldn't have been topped br br setting a creepy in the house of women story against a background of is a risky trick that pays off beautifully nothing corny at all beautifully nothing corny at all br br the resolution is a little pat unfortunately not getting together with bennett that makes sense but scott is dispatched too quickly i seem him more as a mr ripley character who could have escaped everything the the murder rap the jealous sisters and disappeared into the great world beyond this story that would not have the essentially happy ending of the secretary and her boss finally getting together Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.695065975189209 Review: scott does what he does best i e plays a worm in danger signal a 1945 b movie also starring faye emerson mona freeman and rosemary scott plays a writer who kills women after he gets their money on the lam from his last murder he rents a room in the home owned by the family emerson and her mother mary scott throws himself at emerson and she's dazzled mid romance her younger sister anne freeman comes home from a medical treatment when she mentions that she was uncle favorite and he left her 25 000 big bucks by 1945 standards scott loses interest in poor and makes a play for anne anne looks like rebecca of farm until she starts sneaking around with scott overnight she ages 10 years and becomes downright nasty to her sister finally getting the message that her tenant is no good calls in a psychiatrist rosemary to psyche him out and advise her br br psychological dramas were all the rage during and after world war ii and scott does an excellent job as a smooth sociopath this was his forte as a weak willed sheriff in road he exhibited no real presence as for two timing we saw him do that in mildred pierce where he proved himself particularly good at it emerson is a with her hair pushed off her face and her big glasses but after hours she's lovely and gives a strong performance was always an underrated actress here she sports a soft german accent and is delightful br br this is a highly entertaining film though a very routine story the acting truly elevates it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717118740081787 Review: this film was full of suspense and was well directed the black and white effect made it a great mystery fay emerson who was married twice to the famous musician henderson and also the son of elliott roosevelt son fell madly in love with scott ronnie mason marsh ronnie wins the hearts of all the ladies in the picture even mona freeman anne and proposes marriage whenever he can rosemary dr jane famous radio and tv actress in the 30's and 40's played mostly small town mom's warned the ladies about ronnie mason's sick mind and the abusive childhood he had when growing up which caused his love hate relationship with women fay emerson and scott would have been greater stars with more rewarding roles but their lives were short lived in real life this film is beyond it is a great 1945 film classic for many generations to view and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897584915161133 Review: this is film is probably one of the best i've seen so far i would put it only second to all about lily chou chou because it kind of gives me the same vibes is about 9 prisoners who have just escaped prison to go and find some money in a time capsule at mount fuji primary school they later find out that there wasn't much there and set off on their own ways the first half of the movie is just a time for the characters to be introduced and for the main points to be stated it is a comedic yet serious part of the journey the second half moved me to tears as the movie progresses each character goes and tries to fulfill their dreams but unfortunately ending somewhat badly in the end only 2 of the 9 escapees are left the way that each character left the scene was very sad and you will probably feel tears in your eyes a beautiful film directed fantastically this is a movie for people who have enjoyed other films such as Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8623194098472595 Review: i watched 9 souls in 12th international film festival september 2006 where the director was also present and answered many questions of the audience this road film is about 9 all very different characters from each other they decide to stay together travelling with their red van across japan every time the van stops we see these 9 trying to escape from their past in order to build up a new life or to a dream however no matter how hard they try it seems impossible and their violent past comes after them and leads them to their final destruction br br though a very pessimistic film it is not a dark film on the contrary it is full of beautiful pictures surreal elements and elegant humor heroes cannot escape their prison and they face a divine punishment for their crimes they are small pieces of a beautiful painting where the tower of tokyo depicted as a huge knife turned upside down prevails Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8828378915786743 Review: a great film every moment masterfully conducted by and his crew the actors give credible performances all around the visuals are haunting beautiful and sometimes hauntingly beautiful shots of the japanese country and city landscapes the sounds courtesy of japanese band are never overly edgy as one would expect from band made soundtracks it's strangely atmospheric and well suited to the scenes they're on br br all in all they worked everything out perfectly well if they were to give any justice to the story perfection is the only thing anyone could have accepted br br the real greatness of 9 souls is the compelling story the prison break movie maybe something of a lost genre these days and road trip movie losing it's appeal due to the way the world is getting smaller but this story easily mixes something fresh to those two genres br br 9 convicts are given freedom and possibly the opportunity to regain their places in society will society accept them will they be truly free of their dark pasts and can they stick together long enough to stay alive and find out br br each convict has an interesting history their crimes are as varied as their apparent fates a sense of brotherhood among them keeps the story high on drama and supplies it with hilariously comedic situations and due to the nature of their backgrounds violence is always something waiting to happen br br after all that all i can say is go give it a watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674851298332214 Review: if you're looking for a typical war movie this is not it so a note to all the testosterone pumped carnage craving war buffs out there don't bother although the film is about russian characters in wwii don't expect to see any nazis blood gore etc it's not a film about people who cause a war or who fight a war it's a film about ordinary people who war happens to and the choices they make in dealing with it br br acting cinematography writing all perfect here you'll certainly appreciate it if you're russian like me but even if not you'll probably love it if you speak no russian look for the russian cinema council dvd version it's got subtitles in about 14 different languages but the english dubbing on this one i'd say is just as good it's of course not as good as the original russian track some stuff is lost in translation but just as good as the english subtitles so go check it out especially if you're studying film in any aspect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505824446678162 Review: highly recommended to all those who appreciate watching movies great acting perfectly surreal awkward humor requisite prison sh t accurate depiction of the male condition music is also spot on i think the artist is dip but not sure the short loop of the title credit song on the dvd menu is well timed and sounds like one thing to know is that imdb maintains a ridiculous policy of a minimum comment length based on not characters not words but rather lines post quality and quantity based on lines in the bold era of and web based is like smoking poles your comment does not contain enough lines the minimum length for comments is 10 lines of text please see the guidelines attempts to pad the comment with junk words can result in your account being blocked from future Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.825879693031311 Review: when a bomber a a and a mad biker together with various other forms of social scum have had enough of their sh infested cell they spot a rat and look for the hole escaping from the the group of 9 souls take advantage of their new found freedom and head for civilization what soon follows is not surprising complete mayhem and terror follow in their wake it seems that each has some unfinished business to take care of br br loosely based on the great escape 9 souls is by far in the top 5 best films i've seen this year running at right around 2 hours 9 souls will deliver a story so powerful it'll literally leave you breathless the beautiful yet subtle use of the rolling country sides adds the realism that is expected from this story the vision of director blue spring porno star is completely mind boggling as he implements a sense of pity towards the characters as quickly as each character their dream it's as quick as it's torn from them now all responsibility of the success of this film should not fall solely on the shoulders of the director yet props must go to the actors as well this film was full of excellent acting from top to bottom the son of of audition delivers a stellar performance and seems to bring some of his mothers eeriness to the screen br br i must give props to dvd as well this is the 6th film of theirs i've seen now and they seem to get better and better each dvd the sound quality is perfect and the picture clean and crisp it's very annoying trying to watch a film that is too dark in transfer so the discs from cats are nice br br bottom line is this film will soon receive masterpiece status by viewers' world wide keep an eye out in 2005 for 9 souls it's really amazing film to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9911952018737793 Review: to be totally honest i wasn't expecting much at all going into 9 souls even after reading heap upon heap of praise upon it but to say i was surprised would be a major understatement in short i was totally blown away br br the basic plot is as simple as they come nine prison inmates ranging from a drug all the way up to multiple escape from prison and go in search of a secret stash presumed to be money hidden by a tenth inmate who cracked and was dragged away by guards shortly before their escape but it's the direction that director takes this simple story that is so brilliant and original perfectly blending drama comedy and violence creating a truly one of kind movie that to be seen not only fans of asian cinema but cinema in general br br superbly acted emotional funny violent and at times very surreal this is a movie has it all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9228329658508301 Review: finally third time lucky this film has been always been on my mind but my first viewing i forgot about it and only caught the second half of the film then only a couple months later i had the my second chance of watching of it so i decided i would record it only to discover that my timer went off late and again i missed the first half of the flick i wasn't going to allow that to happen again so when it came on tv again i thought it i'll wait until it comes on then i will record it and it was a good choice i would have just watched the film but they always put on around midnight br br after discovering a hole in their crowded cell nine prisoners escape their to track down the key of the universe which a fellow prisoner known as the king said he had hidden they think that this key could be an opening for a hidden loot of bills on this journey they naturally see this as an opportunity to pick up their lives before they were although things don't turn out the way that they intended to with most of the criminals plans going astray br br 9 souls is an perky spiritual journey from japanese director which flung it's viewers into a film of two totally different the first half of the story plays out more like a comedy with the criminals bonds and the situations they find themselves being the selling point but all that makes way to a moralistic and consequence drama packed second half where the real trouble begins with some quite nasty and bloody moments replacing the goofball tone it started off with while the first half is quite amusing with its on the road screwball and offbeat banter but it's really the genuinely haunting latter half with it's peculiar turn of events that hit you so hard with some surprising touches that make you really sympathise for these very human characters even though they are not truly innocent from their crimes you just become by these flesh out characters in the first half that when you see them spiral into their downfall you know it's an effective drama when you become shell shocked in the dramatic change the nine characters get enough screen time to truly understand their personal story and what weakness would eventually bring them down the way the plot works out is that and are the lead characters and we mostly see it from their perspectives the escapism tale is an unquestionably engaging character study that's clear in it's goal and puts to you many questions on society and the path you choice to take to escape life and free yourself from these br br while the symbolic story is full of clarity and vividly told the visual element doesn't go by unnoticed because there's just a dreamy and trance like vibe that channels itself into the unique atmosphere what highly contributed to that factor and gave the film a lift was the moody instrumental rock soundtrack the mellow atmospheric gel it was able to create in many scenes left me rather breathless with the everlasting emotions it was able to provoke simply beautiful and downright powerful control on that front the pacing for such an long film 2 hours seems to breeze by and editing is swiftly done because we are just so wrapped up in it all the hypnotic photography is crisp in detail while the performances by the cast as a odd bunch of criminals are that of high quality with each one providing enough personality and features to separate themselves br br i found 9 souls to be a pleasing and quite an amazing surreal film that stirs up the emotions and then it smacks you with an almighty wallop when it changes direction highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913691878318787 Review: what i got was something better br br just like many movies i've commented on as of recently i'd been looking forward to this one for a while especially after i saw one of other films blue spring which is easily in my top 20 favorite films i loved the trailer for 9 souls and i thought it sounded very good i didn't hear anything bad about it now i know why br br this movie starts up as sort of a comedy then during the last half of the film it quickly becomes something else it becomes more dramatic as each of the characters face their own tragedies each character gets just enough screen time and you care about what happens to each of them even though there are 9 characters we have to learn and care about within just two hours pulls it off brilliantly br br after i saw blue spring i was hoping the soundtrack would be at least a little bit as good as it was in that film i got my wish because the soundtrack to 9 souls was also incredible the music used in each scene more specifically the more dramatic ones is just simply wonderful i loved every second of it br br i wasn't sure whether or not i wanted to see another film but after i saw this i'm going to definitely also because i read the plot for it and i think it sounds really good i'm looking forward to it on the dvd of 9 souls there are two interviews with he says he's completed another film and he wants to start writing the screenplay for his next i can't wait for both br br i highly recommend this film you must see it now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848699569702148 Review: the third film i got to watch at the film fest was this outstanding drama from japan after breaking out of prison nine escaped convicts plan to find the key to the universe that a tenth convict who didn't break out told them about along the way we get to know each of these men fairly well each has their own dreams for much of the movie it seems to be mostly a comedy but a shift takes place that the film ends up a tragedy all of the actors give great performances i can't say much more without spoiling the film but suffice it to say that you end up feeling for some of these individuals at 2 hours this film is a tad to long but good none the less i have no qualms recommending it with the warning that it does have a bit unsettling violence for the tender hearted hit a home run this time out and it makes me want to search out his prior films as well as look forward eagerly to his future ones br br my grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9479831457138062 Review: when the noble clan is by the clan loyal escapes with his lord's eight year old son and his daughter they are sheltered by the who serves the god a vengeful spirit imprisoned in the giant stature carved into the side of a local mountain ten years later and seek vengeance against lord but are captured in the attempt and sentenced to die desperately attempting to save her master threatens with the god's displeasure only to be slashed to death for her efforts a vain cruel narrow man orders statue to be destroyed in order to crush any last of hope among the remaining but the god who has been silent has other ideas br br is an enthralling timeless deeply moving fairy tale produced on a respectable budget it is a film about values the values of nobility of justice of decency of loyalty of self sacrifice and of love it is about hierarchy and rule and of the consequences of failing to live up to the responsibility that rule entails these are things that are not talked about much in our times except by like william bennet but are nonetheless relevant and shows us why br br is a perfect example of why japanese cinema is so glorious the values listed above have palpable relevance for those involved in this film as they do for many a japanese filmmaker there is no lip service no no irony here instead there is an authentic effort to conjure a world where these values can once again have life and to show what happens when they fall into just compare or the lone wolf and cub series or any kurosawa film to the egregious tarantino's nihilistic kill bill b to see what i mean br br in a film whose contributing talent is so uniformly excellent i would merely like to point out master akira majestic score the talent and beauty of actors and and the stunning portrayal by her death scene is one of the most moving and meaningful that i have ever witnessed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.937943696975708 Review: evil warlord puts a town through pain and suffering not long before they call upon giant stone samurai for help soon comes and really gets the warlord with all his might the revenge climax is really funny as guys under his feet and crushes guys with his fist and even drives a spike though a man's heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904848039150238 Review: this movie was made by studios known for its gamera movies it is about a samurai lord who was murdered by one of his own men he claims his throne forcing his two children to flee into the woods where they hide near a huge stone statue for 10 years in those time that passed the new samurai lord has proved to be very brutal and ruthless towards the village people and the valley therefore it seems that the good people's only hope is the stone statue which is where a demon god sleeps they want the god to help them br br this samurai movie brings to us traditional japanese aspects including sword fights geisha and it is a superb and powerful story of survival and hope with the protagonists attempting to triumph over pure evil it is full of excitement particularly the parts where the children struggles to remain in hiding as the evil warlord is out to get them in addition it has beautiful cinematography with luscious landscapes of the village and countryside instantly reminds you of the ancient times in japan br br as with most samurai movies like the seven and the last this movie is no less than pure sometimes graphic action there are several disturbing scenes in the film therefore it is not the casual sci fi film yet it is strong and powerful and delivers a message that a good natured human can overcome any adversaries as depicted in this film even the young innocent girl can calm the wrath of the demon god the scenes of the demon god known as on its enemies and anything that stands in his way will instantly remind you of a godzilla or gamera film overall a powerful and serious yet hopeful film br br so be careful with your samurai sword you wouldn't want to cages br br grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9462003111839294 Review: like another poster mentioned 56 a local boston tv station showed this multiple times over the years on saturday they paired it with the first sequel return of the br br now i haven't seen it since then but it never left me aside from the atrocious dubbing and faded color this was a pretty good fantasy technically it isn't horror until the statue comes to life at the end it's just about a village ruled over by an evil man there's a giant stone statue there that the villagers keep praying to to help them to no avail but things go too far the comes to life and destroys the bad guys but then it starts going after the good guys too well done with some cool special effects at the end loved how he got rid of the main bad guy also there was an enchanted forest worked in which was kind of interesting too br br no masterpiece but an unusual combo fantasy horror film worth catching but not if it's the dubbed print Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3561158776283264 Review: 1956 was the 20th congress of the communist party and the soviet premier made a speech stalin and the and the labor systems revealing information that was previously forbidden publicly revealing horrible new truths which opened the door for a new soviet cinema led by once head of film production this film features a red army that is not victorious in fact they are in a retreat mode with many people dying including the hero in a film set after 06 02 41 the german invasion of russia when germany introduced the plan a invasion intended to bring about a quick victory and the ultimate of the and very nearly succeeded actually getting within 20 miles of moscow in what was a red army wipe out a devastation of human losses 15 to 20 million russians died or 20 of the entire population historically this was a moment of great trauma and suffering a psychological shock to the russian people but the red army held and prolonged the war 4 more years until they were ultimately victorious br br during the war stalin used the war genre in films for obvious morale introducing female heroines who were ultra patriotic and strong and idealistic suggesting that if females could be so successful and patriotic then russia could expect at least as much from their soldiers stalin eliminated the mass hero of the and replaced it with an individual bold leader who was successful at killing many of the enemy an obvious reference to stalin himself who was always portrayed in film as a bold wise and victorious leader but changed this depiction as the cranes are flying was made after death causing a political thaw and creating a worldwide sensation winning the cannes film festival palm as well as the best director and best actress the west to soviet cinema for the first time since eisenstein's ivan the terrible in the 40's br br this film featured brilliant breathtaking and extremely mobile camera work from his extraordinary cinematographer sergei using spectacular crane and tracking shots images of wartime moscow and crowded streets that are extremely vivid and real another brilliant scene features the lead heroine veronica who hasn't heard from her lover boris in the 4 years at war so he is presumed dead but she continues to love him expressed in a scene where she runs towards a bridge with a train following behind her a moment when the viewer was wondering if she might throw herself in front of that train instead she saves a 3 yr old boy named boris who was about to be hit by a car another scene captures the death of boris on the battlefield who dies a senseless death and his thoughts spin and in a beautiful montage of trees sky leaves all spinning in a of his own thoughts and dreams including an imaginary wedding with veronica this film features the famous line you can dream when the war is over in the final sequence when the war is over the soldiers are returning in a mass scene on the streets veronica learns boris died all are happy and excited with the soldier's return but veronica is in despair passing out flowers to soldiers and strangers on the street in an extreme gesture of generosity and revealing cranes white and gray floating in the sky br br the film was released in 1957 in russia and according to some reviews the silence in the theater was profound the wall between art and living life had fallen and tears the doors br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526237845420837 Review: the many other comments about the film say it all just like to add that we showed it last week to around 30 at our community cinema and it got an overall average score of 8 6 we'd 100 recommend it then for today's audiences especially if they can see it on a real cinema screen and can talk about it with others afterwards as our audience did br br the sheer power of the acting performances by the whole troupe was incredible and quite spellbinding of course finney and courtenay were truly the stars but everybody was thoroughly well cast for our afternoon audience the majority of whom are senior citizens the fact that the plot could be followed with such ease because of the clarity of speech and the wonderful non use of camera and sound was a great influence br br how delightful many said to see a really great film that's british still not dated twenty years on not full filled with blood guts not confusing because of bob about all over the place camera shots and back and forth through time story lines no seedy sex scenes such views were even uttered by some who were younger Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8037891387939453 Review: nice combination of the giant monster and samurai genres the giant monster god of the mountain is an aloof and figure that comes across very much like the old testament god raining destruction and punishment on those who his holy ground but it's interesting to note that what finally awakens him is not the suffering of the people but a pointed and personal insult it's beautifully photographed with solid acting great and a wonderful score by the great akira is not a 400 foot monster like godzilla he's 2 1 2 times normal size so the evil samurai he into the ground get a good look into his eyes as he bears down on their fortress and smashes it to not much in terms of extras but it's nice to see this forgotten minor classic rescued and restored to the digital format Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976099967956543 Review: for those of you who've wondered what an art house monster movie might be like wonder no more the trilogy circa 1966 was just such a series more period samurai epics than anything else these three movies just also happen to feature one of the most literally monstrous et ever there's not a single facet of these gems that is from the scenario s to the performances to the filmmaker's craftsmanship even the special effects are handled with well above average skill and are integrated in most instances almost seamlessly into the movie s if you're a fan or a fan of samurai movies or one of us who just likes a good movie regardless of genre i highly recommend the trilogy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9620622992515564 Review: ruthless evil warlord superbly played to the hateful hilt by cruelly the peaceful residents of a small village the giant stone statue eventually comes to life to destroy and his wicked minions director and screenwriter give the compelling story all the power and simplicity of an ancient age old legendary there's a very strong sense of an ancient time and remote place it's specifically set in feudal japan the good guys are noble and appealing while the villains are truly nasty and detestable the occasional stirring are staged with considerable skill and gusto the special effects are fine and impressive the serious tone and steady pace never for a minute and last reel rampage of savage destruction is extremely lively exciting and more than a little scary moreover the fantastic elements of the narrative are given substantial credibility by being firmly grounded in a throughly believable dark harsh and gritty world this film earns bonus points for depicting as more of a brutal and frightening force of angry vengeance instead of a pure spirit of absolute good veteran composer akira supplies a typically rich robust and rousing score sharp moody cinematography likewise hits the eye the capable cast all give admirably sound and sincere performances with especially work by as the valiant protective and as mean henchman highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9937480688095093 Review: with its by adv films i've had a chance to watch the giant for the first time without the deep cuts and words of a late night horror chiller theaters guess what it's a pretty damn good movie br br the sets are authentic the acting in subdued and believable and the giant is powerful and i loved the subtle fantasy touches the enchanted wood luck charm etc and the of the god as a little less than br br this movie is begging for a remake in the new century Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8895476460456848 Review: this film is absolute cinematic genius it has a well brought together cast who give an almost magical performance the effects are nothing but stunning and the story will keep you hanging off your chair right the way through the movie jack long plays the part of abbot white exceptionally well he provides an immensely thrilling portrayal of absolute evil if your a kung fu fan or just an action movie enthusiast this film is an excellent choice for anyone who is lucky enough to find a copy for any big kung fu fans this movie provides a compelling insight into the world of shaolin this film is definitely 10 10 quality and should be considered as one of the greatest eastern movies of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830846190452576 Review: this is one of the best martial art kung fu movies of all time if u love martial art movies this is a not to miss from flying nuns to training monks this movie has top styles and a good story line its about a priest from the wu dang clan trying to eliminate all the fighters to be claim the title of being the best in martial arts after killing key members of the temple the faith of the is remained in the hand of two boys secretly training under a monk the white abbot or the priest from the wu dang clan develops new techniques that turn him into iron well this a not to miss classic it involves ninjas and nuns fighters it a great classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820091724395752 Review: i've just revisited this fondly remembered bit of cinematic madness from my early days and must urge you to beg steal or borrow it br br the story begins with a duel between a righteous shaolin priest and our villain abbot white needless to say abbot white kicks buddhist ass and wages his campaign against shaolin with the aid of his new ninja allies a golden clad one who fights with a gold ring a black clad one who fights with a spear and my favourite one who fights with a pair of knives who can disappear and reappear as a flying carpet the rest of the story concerns the training of the disciples of the shaolin monks killed by abbot white one of whom is alexander lo whilst we are treated to the punishing training sequences the two young avengers must go through to learn the shaolin finger jab technique needed to defeat abbot invincible armour technique we see some of the ways our villain keeps in shape mostly using magic to extract the blood from naked ladies we all know how this is going to end but it's the psychedelic trip in between that we're here for in conclusion this is a good example of what was doing when hong kong was getting sick of martial arts movies and that is making more and more outrageous martial arts movies this movie is very well choreographed has some nudity some gore and enough balls to the wall to keep even the most jaded viewer entertained visit your local today br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596738815307617 Review: alexander lou star of classics such as 'the super and vs headlines here in this entertaining martial arts fest br br the plot involves the evil abbott white who boasts some and frankly somewhat scary looking white eyebrows the aid of a ninja clan in order to overthrow the shaolin temple br br this goal he achieves and furthermore wipes out most of it's members although needless to say one or two do manage to survive and rather predictably go on to exact eventual revenge upon the abbott br br ok so the plot isn't exactly pushing the envelope in terms of creativity but does anyone watching a film with a title like tang vs aka 'the ninja really care much for such an inconsequential factor as a plot of course not it's the fights that matter in these films and by gum you get your worth here there's some superbly choreographed martial arts on display from everyone involved in this and rarely a minute seems to goes by without a fight breaking out for some reason br br if your at all into martial arts movies then this is a must see Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1328345537185669 Review: ninja hunter aka wu tang vs ninja is pure entertainment from start to finish due to its outrageous characters nonsensical plot and lack of any pretensions whatsoever the makers of this film have given us a truly ott masterpiece which has to be seen to be believed br br the plot centres around wu tang villain abbot white who wants to destroy the shaolin monks and become supreme martial artist in order to do so he teams up with a clan of ninjas led by three masters – gold ninja white ninja and black ninja – and succeeds in destroying the shaolin temple and most of its inhabitants however there are some survivors it is their job to pass on the knowledge of the shaolin finger jab to a new generation who must defeat the ninjas and abbott white if peace and order is to be restored br br unfortunately abbott white is a difficult foe to beat since he is able to make himself virtually indestructible by sucking the life force out of hot naked chicks an excuse for some welcome gratuitous nudity br br other treats in store for viewers include loads of very impressive fighting despite some of it being up some really amazing outfits the aforementioned gold ninja abbott yang suits and even some assassins wearing a ninja turning into a flying carpet plus some cheesy gore for good measure and i nearly forgot to mention the really impressive eyebrows on display in this movie – surely a good reason not to pass up on this gem Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29730573296546936 Review: without doubt grand champion has the most impressive cast of level stars and musicians ever gathered together for a fun g rated family adventure this is a must buy for every video collection director barry skillfully combines the drama of the rodeo competition for the grand champion cow with a touching and funny story of perseverance against difficult challenges joey lauren adams delivers her typically solid performance as the well intentioned mother but the star of the show is 12 year old emma roberts whose on camera presence is a glowing as that of her famous aunt julia you can expect a lot from this young roberts as is already proving itself in her new hit nickelodeon series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741106033325195 Review: the story told by the cranes are flying is not admittedly all that original young lovers are separated by war bad things happen to both we've seen it many times before br br nonetheless we haven't seen it filmed this well with bold shots that take liberties to emphasize separation or destruction or hopelessness all the more remarkable coming from the soviet union and reason to conclude that tarkovsky is not the last word in modern era soviet cinema br br i was reading three sisters the other day and upon what may be the meaning of the title of this film in act 2 objects to the notion that we must live our lives without meaning or understanding br br surely mankind must believe in something or at least seek for the truth otherwise life is just emptiness emptiness to live and not to know why the cranes are flying why children are born why there are stars in the sky either you must know why it is you live or everything is trivial mere pointless nonsense br br likewise veronika has a hard time believing that the war and her and others' have been pointless better to a meaning to live as if one's life is significant and not to give in to despair it is perhaps this thinking that prompts her to her final act in the film br br btw as a minor correction to one other comment here there may be a pattern of in the film though i hadn't noticed them myself but the first letter of name is not a further instance of this in the alphabet her name begins with a letter which looks like an english b Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6924628615379333 Review: first i am a teenager ok and i have to say this movie was pretty good i think any kid ten and under will like it but people my age an up might be a little um a well we'd describe the movie as lame but i liked it it may be that i still act like a kid or i visit a cattle farm every weekend but this movie was cute i did like how the actors were like kids not little blonde cutesy pies wearing three layers of clothes a trendy hat and about a thousand like most shows today to name a few drake josh lizzie mc well any kid show and the setting was perfect but there was a flaw the family was in debt right why in the world did their internal house look like something out of a western store that was one flaw br br the cameos are great there's about five hundred of them and the only one is julia roberts being the main little girl's aunt how in the world did they get everyone else this movie seemed to be on a tight type budget br br i liked this movie it was a fun one to watch and i thought some parts were far fetched like a cow selling for 000 ha my butt a cow sells for that much but otherwise it was good i liked it and i could watch it again but i'd never buy it there's not even special features on the dvd what's up with that but do rent it especially if you have little kids running around the house Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9322255253791809 Review: i had the privilege of being one of the still photographers on the set of grand champion and enjoyed every minute of the 42 days i worked on the movie i have been in the photography business for 25 years and have worked on 16 movies and i can't think of a time when i enjoyed providing my craft more the kids were wonderful to work with and little emma roberts has so much energy she's a real trip she even grabbed one of my camera during the scene rehearsal and started shooting some of her images were used for pr i could have made more money working for a production with a bigger budget but i doubt i would have had the fun and been around so many great actors and the great people of west texas as i was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9359055161476135 Review: i have watched grand champion all the way through at least twice now i enjoyed the movie's story the characters and the actors were not bad it is refreshing to see a g rated movie this is a feel good movie the story is mostly from the view of the children the interactions between the kids and the adults makes the story interesting i recommend this movie if you are looking for a family film if you liked the little you will probably enjoy this i viewed this movie on cable either on encore or showtime family this is not a movie that i would have gone to see at the theatre but i only go to the theatre for the effects of the big screen so most comedies romantic films or dramas i do not go for big screen i wait for tv cable edition get your kids together pop some popcorn and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590216279029846 Review: we all enjoyed the movie it is a very charming family film with many fun cameos it was fun to see austin musicians charlie joe and robert earl keen in the film as well as turns by famous actors julia roberts and bruce willis emma roberts is especially cute in the film however all the children are good the west texas scenery is great as is the soundtrack full of texas artists the last half seemed a bit far fetched to me however my son was interested throughout the film which is not so often with him something in the storyline was captivating for children having shown as a child i really liked the ending that is definitely not the way it really works unless you have Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9426324963569641 Review: it was easy to get lost in the simplicity and light hearted humor of this year's best family film grand champion the story of a 12 year old boy buddy that with the help of his sister mom and best friend is determined to raise a grand champion steer it is a whimsical journey to the big competition after hokey is grand champion he is for 000 to pay for the kids college education buddy finds out that the next time he sees hokey it would be on a the kids conspire to steal the prize winning steer to save him from the this is where the fun begins julia roberts larry george strait natalie steven bland tommy guy and so many more stars create the backdrop for all the antics you wont believe who actually won the steer at the auction he looks good in a mustache the soundtrack is rich with tunes from george strait natalie willie nelson and more where else can you experience movie stars country western stars and rodeo stars only in texas only in grand champion br br it is masterfully crafted simple little film that may be the best movie you see this year the movie opens in select cities on friday august 2004 br br another great film from rope the moon and productions is in a whisper keep an eye out on the cable networks for this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640975594520569 Review: this is the kind of movie that i grew up on it is great family fun that the kids love and the parents enjoy as well i wish more films like this were made it's a great story about a little boy who raises a bull with his mother and sister and shows it all the way up to the national grand championship where he wins then he's scared that someone's going to his bull so he kidnaps it and heads home with it i was really excited when i first saw this film in the theater and was surprised to see george strait julia roberts and bruce willis in this little film the music was great with all kinds of huge country names like willie nelson and the chicks anyone who doesn't enjoy this movie doesn't have any children or never was a kid them self Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7711960673332214 Review: everybody interested in texas needs to have this dvd it's just a good movie about real texas with great scenes it took a bunch of to do this right hollywood never would have gotten it there are so many subtle things that put in the movie and may not have even thought about but it makes the show br br guest cameos are not seen as cameos at all each star fits in perfectly and does not distract from the film many of the guests spots blend so perfect that when the credits roll you will go back through the movie to find the character roll is dead on it could not have been done any better in real life br br the second half of the movie is completely different from the first it get's a little hokey but that's alright somehow the storyline works the hokey stuff is like an after school special but it looks believable and natural br br i have never heard anyone use the sonny line before other than locals that i grew up with that was the icing on the cake for me br br definitely a right up there with pure country express jr the last picture show giant and of course br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443447589874268 Review: my mom and i went to the ft worth premiere mainly to see george strait but ended up getting the chance to see the movie premier at bass hall what a wonderful beautiful film which not only depicts the beautiful texas landscape but also had a great feel good storyline it was well written directed and produced and my mom and i loved it from start to finish thank you jay for giving us the opportunity to be a part of the premiere of this wonderful movie it was a night we will never forget as if seeing the movie was not enough we also were fortunate enough to be sitting 4 in front of my favorite singer george strait thank you thank you thank you keep up the great work and again thank you br br debbie maureen ft worth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846076369285583 Review: i loved this movie my daughter is 3 1 2 and a country girl at heart there are not any movies for young children i loved this one because the worst thing in it was when one of the boys said stupid i applaud them for stepping out and making a true family movie i rented it the first time we saw it and know looking to buy to add to our collection my daughter can not stop talking about it it goes along with our lifestyle we live in east texas i hope to see more family films like this one she even named one of our hokey keen i can not say enough about this movie i look forward to many more films like this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6244233250617981 Review: not all movies are oscar worthy but let's face it sometimes these types of movies are more fun to watch and leave a longer and lasting impression this one left me smiling and happy and i couldn't wait to hug my own son anyone who has had a pet no matter what type knows what it feels like to lose one i believe most people would identify with buddy almost losing his best friend who he raised from birth bruce willis was great as the tycoon turned nice guy and joey lauren adams was convincing as a good mother the little boy who played buddy had a face and his sister and friend edgar played terrific backup roles liked the movie a lot and it was something the whole family could enjoy thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849656820297241 Review: having long network television programming i remember the first time i caught an episode of police squad it was totally by accident it was during the show's initial network run on abc in early 1982 i am a chronic channel surfer and was flipping the dial one evening when suddenly appeared police squad 's opening credit sequence on my tv screen i immediately recognized it as a of the opening credits of m squad starring lee marvin one of my all time favorite cop shows i stopped surfing then of course came headquarters getting shot up followed by the immortal rex hamilton as abraham lincoln by now i was saying to myself what the heck is this then came special guest star stanford brown getting by a safe i was hooked from that moment the episode was ring of fear a dangerous assignment with its comic references to on the waterfront and ali but most memorable of course were all the sight gags and non leslie nielsen and alan north in their loose parody of lee marvin and paul of m squad were an absolute riot finally i said to myself a network television program truly worth watching wouldn't you know it would be canceled just a few weeks later leave it to the networks i should have known anyway i just bought the dvd collection of all six episodes and they are just as funny today as they were 27 years ago the naked gun movies were terrific as well but i really missed alan north he was so good as ed peter as what were they thinking casting in that part and especially william johnny the guy great stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788212776184082 Review: my children 7 and 10 enjoyed the movie so much they were squirming in their seats it was good old fashioned rated g family fun this movie was made for kids someone really understands them br br it was fun to see julia roberts willis garth brooks and the other stars make their cameo appearances br br as someone who lives in the city the fictional big texas was modeled after i can say that they did an honest and accurate portrayal the kids looked like kids not like superstars br br i hope everyone supports this movie to send the message to hollywood that we need more movies like this go see it then spread the word Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953794002532959 Review: went to the preview engagement of grand champion today dallas fort worth austin and a couple of other texas cities there are so few movies suitable for young children but this one is and it's great though the plot is a little hokey also the name of the steer in the movie it is a wonderful story for children and i enjoyed it too br br the film pretty well represents west texas ranch family life although a little exaggerated director author barry ought to get it right since he grew up in that environment he called the film his love letter to texas br br joey lauren adams plays the single mom of buddy jacob fisher and sister emma roberts watch emma roberts julia niece she's very good and i think she will be in more films there are also cameo appearances from julia roberts bruce willis musicians george strait charlie robert earl keen joe and rodeo legends larry and br br if you have young children or just want to see a feel good movie check out grand champion when it comes to your city supposedly later this month will enjoy it and it will make you feel good br br i guess since i'm from west texas i might be a little biased nah i'm the film is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975309431552887 Review: grand champion is a bit old fashion at first glance andrew morton at the fort worth star said it best if walt disney had hailed from texas he would have made grand champion br br the movie does not have the video and special effects but it has heart and soul the kids are great and the array of stars is incredible i bet bruce willis and julia roberts are proud to be in a movie that their kids can actually see g rated br br this is a masterfully crafted simple little film made in texas by texas barry take your kids take your kids friends take grandma too they will all enjoy it and you will too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712671637535095 Review: this is a new barbie movie the graphics were really good they made the movie seem partially realistic i used to do ballet and this movie made me want to continue it this movie was kind of like a cinderella movie but a little bit different a father of 12 gets very sick his cousin him and wants the throne the girls find a secret magical land thanks to their dead mother's stories its up to them to save their father and society with the help of their handsome prince it was a funny movie and me and my friend had fun watching it we enjoyed it a lot and also enjoyed the indian talking parrot the music was very nice and made the movie even greater it had a great classical orchestra the voices were great and the characters were sweet and cute i liked it so enjoy the movie its great for the family all in all i'd watch it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841575026512146 Review: this is a new barbie movie the graphics were really good they made the movie seem partially realistic i used to do ballet and this movie made me want to continue it this movie was kind of like a cinderella movie but a little bit different a father of 12 gets very sick his cousin him and wants the throne the girls find a secret magical land thanks to their dead mother's stories its up to them to save their father and society with the help of their handsome prince it was a funny movie and me and my friend had fun watching it we enjoyed it a lot and also enjoyed the indian talking parrot the music was very nice and made the movie even greater it had a great classical orchestra the voices were great and the characters were sweet and cute i liked it so enjoy the movie its great for the family all in all i'd watch it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841575026512146 Review: i have a old daughter and before this movie she was all about the disney now she watched this movie and all she can talk about is princess and all her sisters i definitely recommend this movie for all young girls this movie is one of the best from the barbie collection it shows all the good values that any mother would love to encourage on there little girls with the great songs and dance moves it gets my daughter up and trying to mimic the moves the extras are also good one even works on how good your memory is i would definitely have say it is a must see for kids and grown ups alike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988831102848053 Review: i feel that this movie is different from so many others in that it shows a family of girls who actually care about each other they may have faults but bitterness and put downs have no place with these girls try to find that on tv or in the usual movies it is a breath of fresh air to see girls being feminine wearing beautiful feminine dresses and shoes contrast that with the in stores today i e raggedy and faded jeans and jackets etc the story line has an evil thread running through but that is what makes it more realistic and interesting i know that it is animated but it still gives you a feeling that families can stick together and come out okay i would recommend this movie for boys and girls alike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684574604034424 Review: i thought this movie was perfect for little girls it was about a magical place where and all her sisters could do what they wanted to do the most anytime they'd like most little girls would like this story even though there is the thought of death in it although no one dies the king almost does but little girls would not understand it so it adds up to make a perfect story all the events add up creating a great plot that can have a meaning if you dig deep enough this story is perfect for little girls and since it is a barbie movie the kids can have more fun with it especially if they have of their own anyone can have fun with it though because it is so cute and understandable overall i think this movie is a good movie for everyone especially little girls and will give anyone a smile at least once during it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735730290412903 Review: this movie was very cute and totally little girl appropriate my have watched it non stop since they've gotten it and as a result i've seen it nearly 4 times all the way through i can't get enough of it the cgi images are great to watch the humor is good and the ballet portrayals are excellent although the story line has a few holes no little girl will pick up on them and as an adult the movie is so charming that one hardly even notices just keep in mind that it is a barbie movie and though cheesy at times in my experience this one lives up to the high standard which the other barbie princess movies have set for it i would recommend this to anyone who has a little girl who has always wanted to be a princess it teaches a good lesson as well everyone is special and different in their own way and everyone can make a difference Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827021360397339 Review: this is a nicely done story with pretty music lots of dancing lots of big sister little sister interaction almost all of it positive and lots of wishes granted there are funny moments that older children and adults will enjoy such as when king randolph exclaims they're just shoes aren't they and tender moments such as when princess comforts her youngest sister lacey after a blunder br br the animation is perhaps not as good as disney but it still is very good the facial expressions are nuanced particularly for king randolph duchess and her servant derek the and little princess lacey my only quibble on the animation is in the dance sequences where the dancing become absolute carbon copies of each other without the slightest even the three youngest copy the dance steps perfectly i would have liked to see a little more in the dancing considering that these girls are not professional or chorus dancers br br the resolution of the story is handled cleverly to get rid of a villainess without actually hurting her there is some violence done to guards in the story and the monkey is mean to other animals in the story br br my 4 year old daughter loves this movie and has watched it repeatedly and i have found it to be quite acceptable for her to watch Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3705441355705261 Review: nothing like this was seen on tv at that time and probably never will again from the first image of that police light blinding you and from there you heard the words police squad in color you were to see that this in no way was an ordinary sitcom br br also to kill off a guest star and then never refer to him again where had you ever seen that before then the actual show started and if you did not pay attention you would miss several jokes in the background don't pay too much attention to one thing or you would be sorry this was the show that video were made for way before married with children or the simpsons br br the stories did in no way make sense and the dialog was sometimes so weird that you had to think about it for 5 minutes before realising that it was a joke br br the characters frank drebin and ed came right out of and they were absolutely straight no funny accents or expressions but instead there were puns and twisted sentences played absolutely deadpan only once as i can remember were there a segment played for silly laughs a scene involving a trip to a dentist and a whole lot of br br there were some tedious moments like the informer johnny and an appearance by some celebrity that was strictly a one joke moment but they had to use it in all six episodes oh well everything can't be perfect the important thing is that the rest of the time you were knee deep in tears of laughter br br leslie nielsen was fortunate that this revived his career when they put the frank drebin character in 3 features but it must have been an achilles heel as well can you remember seeing him in anything except naked gun type work since and don't count the awful mr magoo reworked for live action he probably made a lot of money though Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23421774804592133 Review: i missed the full four hour version when it was originally released in theaters because it played one week i had to settle for seeing the shorter two and a half hour version a year or so later and was left stunned by what i saw i left the theater thinking i had witnessed a masterpiece and wondering what the full version was like br br the full version is mostly good but it has sequences that are so incredibly dull that the whole movie is pulled down and almost sinks beneath the waves br br the problem is entirely in the editing which should be labeled as the final word on excess there are times when things go on and on and on and nothing happens shots of people in a city that go on much too long with no purpose in the narrative we get beautiful vistas and visions of such beauty that they bring tears to your eyes but they are used too frequently as a place instead of as or to set a place much of the longer version seems to be on screen simply because it looked good br br i've attempted to actually sit down and watch heavens gate with out resorting to the fast forward button but somewhere along the way i find i can't stand it any more br br i wish mgm would take pity on us and release the shorter version to dvd as well as the huge dinosaur perhaps as a two pack so that we could see which is the better version and whether cimino was mad or not br br and while they were at it why not include the once rumored johnson county war edit that ran 90 minutes supposedly united artists with a further cut in the hopes of getting some of their money back whether it was ever done or still exists is up in the air but it would be interesting to see Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3149564266204834 Review: though this film destroyed director and screenwriter michael career and united artists it still stands as one of the top movies of all time there are plenty of reasons to prematurely dismiss this movie for sure among them its length its technical problems its colossal of animals on set the list goes on and on and yet for all of this it remains a film that captures something it is a classic example of naturalistic storytelling on par with its moments lasting as long as they might in reality having not been dumbed down for good cinematic timing it feels real in its moments of anger love and war and hopelessness this film should be seen by any person who appreciates film and storytelling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720958471298218 Review: i actually liked this movie even though this movie seems to be so hated and i think it's even better then the deer hunter which was overrated both this movie and year of the dragon are very underrated although i could see why someone would not like this movie at three and a half hours the movie just goes on too long and the second half of the movie is much better than the first half kris kristofferson and christopher walken are fighting over isabelle huppert but she can't make up her mind about which one to be with sam waterston is the villain who has a list of people to be killed who is says are and thieves there is a great cast that also has jeff bridges brad dourif and a young mickey rourke Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6993253827095032 Review: if this film had been directed by griffith or stanley kubrick it would be recognized for what it is a cinematic masterpiece told with depth and subtlety and passion a film with no equal in the visual realm it is stunning and also very brutal in its depiction of our great heritage of greed and and of course what the reviewers could not is it doesn't tell a simple narrative dick and jane tale like 99 of hollywood output its characters are complex and confused by their passions and thoughts fears and emotions they even appear to be thinking something your average movie reviewers do not understand and cannot so they destroyed it see the original uncut wide screen version it is stunning Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7912521362304688 Review: this great film never showed up in my town so actually i didn't have any opportunity to watch it until the late when i caught it on german television i was expecting something of a disaster and found instead a well acted grand western with superb location work the tiny tube couldn't really damage it and there's almost not a dull moment in this 4 hour film so i hope to see it once again on the big screen what a spectacle that would be don't miss it if you ever have the chance unfortunately the harsh treatment of heaven's gate at its opening ruined michael career and he moved from the passable year of the dragon to the boringly ludicrous the sicilian and the dumb desperate hours Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.04970791935920715 Review: so many of us who are devoted to the art of the motion picture will disregard or forget that movies are also business ventures most of the time they are far too costly to produce to be anything else in light of this it often seems a miracle to me that really great ones do get made every now and then once in a while the film makers will go so far over budget in producing a film that the businessmen responsible for funding the enterprise will be badly hurt financially and will of course become very angry about this i'd like to know precisely how it happens that this has often led to both the big studios and some major critics for the picture when it is at last released terrible expectations are generated and often what people expect to see clouds their perception of what they are viewing br br you can see this phenomenon at work in the imperfect but magnificent re make mutiny on the bounty and you can definitely see it in the reaction to heaven's gate cimino took too long and cost united artists way too much money in making this picture the company was fatally wounded by his excesses and no doubt powerful people were out to see his reputation forever ruined when this strange mammoth epic was finally released there are always many film goers who dislike long weighty pictures the storytelling in this film is not accomplished with great economy or a brisk pace like stanley kubrick cimino often chooses not to spell out the particular statement he is making with a given scene rather he draws it out in such a way as to make the viewer feel like they are living in the moment providing time for his own imagination to participate deeply in what is being presented a lot of folks don't react all that to this approach they want the story to move quickly and clearly and they easily become impatient and confused by this sort of film these factors doubtless contributed to the box office failure of heaven's gate br br by nature a film editor i am deeply frustrated by two problems with this film here and there a scene is clearly too long and could easily have been trimmed without its effectiveness then we come to the massive drawn out battle scenes at the end of the picture where these are concerned the clarity of the storytelling is indeed damaged if you liked the film up to the point where these occur your understanding of what is supposed to be happening is likely to become unclear and this is indeed a frustration not having seen all the rough footage i can not tell if actual re shoots would have been needed or whether some critical plot elements might have been made clearer by careful re editing of some moments given the time and money that were poured into this picture more care and thought should have been given to this problem br br there are other problems some occasional weak acting some dialog that doesn't ring true but these are really minor concerns the reason i am so troubled by the problems stated above is that like so many these days i too feel that in all heaven's gate is so splendid to behold and so magnificently deals with major historic political and sociological issues that it is just short of a masterpiece despite its shortcomings it is so dramatically and visually powerful that it stands head and shoulders above most other hollywood films i have ever seen i'd like to re mix a lot of the sound i'd like to re direct and re edit the scene where ella is killed but the greatness of this picture is such that these considerations really do become trivial when compared with the value of the total production i should add that it should always be seen on a giant wide screen to achieve the glorious effect that it is so capable of delivering Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7944860458374023 Review: i only saw this film once a quarter of a century ago yet it's impact has never left me and i can still remember even now my reactions to it i was by the breadth and the sheer beauty of so much of the photography i was astounded that an american studio could produce such a european film with it's slow pace and its unfocused plot the lack of any strong characters felt like a flaw but i at the completely unnecessary ending on the yacht which seemed as though it was on to give some kind of plot cohesion and which was entirely at odds with the style of the rest of the picture it was also refreshing to see a western which made no about the brutality and exploitation that so often was the unfortunate of the american dream the western scenes and sets also had an authenticity which was entirely new to me and which the recent series the film was massively cut for the american audience and its my very real wish that in these days of director's cuts that michael cimino is given the opportunity of a fresh edit in the light of reflection a cut which could turn this ill fated movie into the masterpiece it had the potential to become i have now seen the original first cut and the network of relationships makes so much more sense although christopher walken is responsible mainly for carrying this off if only de niro and not kris kristofferson had played the main lead there was still a massive with creating the reality and atmosphere to the detriment of a good script nevertheless the camera work was so cleverly handled that at times you could almost believe you were inside the action yourself and there were many special moments everybody arguing in the hall in different languages trying to overcome their national differences and seek some unity of action in face of the impending disaster gave a real insight into the difficulties facing the together of the usa especially when the threat came from a combination of the old elite and money approach to ella when she first visited his cabin stood in stark contrast to the violence that was to follow and was another one i had a special showing with a large group of mates to see the new cut and we all enjoyed it whilst having varying reservations this revisionist and much closer to the truth version of events was probably too much for americans to take when the film was first released but we all felt it had enormous merit and that its place in cinema history was also due for major Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311590790748596 Review: like going around in a museum you can appreciate the great talent of the main composer michael cimino this fabulous art of light as i said like being in heaven discovering all the creation this man can applied to a single frame imagine when you can look at a moving picture of this artist i can say this film is one of the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792223572731018 Review: by the time it opened heaven's gate had become to its detriment more a cultural phenomenon than a motion picture at a time when concern about excessive budgets and directorial arrogance were growing it was a convenient target as it was a far over budget work by the latest auteur to hit hollywood who had not yet established the track record that would have given him the benefit of the doubt among critics and the industry alike as someone pointed out at the time no one was going to jump on warren beatty's even more costly and dark because beatty was one of us while michael cimino had not achieved that status br br but heaven's gate was also affected by a cultural change taking place at that time the political move and toward a more patriotism and of the myth of the west and the western a few years earlier of the frontier might have seemed timely fresh and a necessary but by 1980 in the wake of the reagan revolution it was thought of as nearly un american br br which is a shame because the film seen from the point of several decades away is a fascinating and thought provoking look at that particular time and place as a world where life was in words nasty brutish and short kristofferson plays james an upper class who in search of adventure becomes a sheriff in wyoming where he finds himself having to lead a resistance by the settlers and against an attack by a mercenary death squad hired by wealthy including lifelong best friend in a more innocent time and his rag tag army of poor farmers would emerge triumphant but this is anything but a traditional western and when the u s cavalry joins the fight here it isn't on the side of the good guys br br much like the deer hunter previous film heaven's gate spends a great deal of time building up the details of the lives of its principals giving the film an at times leisurely pace that nevertheless leads to a gripping conclusion with excellent acting a fine musical score and the visual texture that makes one believe one is actually seeing the old west through new eyes heaven's gate is a film that rewards repeat viewings i only wish that mgm would put out a new dvd with an improved transfer and a commentary by cimino nonetheless the current version is satisfactory enough to let viewers see what critics in 1980 possibly blinded by the film's cultural managed to miss that heaven's gate is a great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823579788208008 Review: i watched the longer version and could not take my eyes off the screen minutes passed and yet it seemed like only an hour had gone by the characters were very believable and entertaining and the photography was excellent the story pulled me in and held my attention i will definitely watch this again and again this true story telling at it's best not usual cheap thrills and skin deep glitz i've seen a quite a lot of reviews on this movie most seem to pan the film or give it faint praise basically it's a great film that received unfairly harsh reviews watch it for yourself with an open mind if you like westerns historic period pieces albeit historically inaccurate you'll enjoy the movie superb 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.994452178478241 Review: two years after the success of jim and jerry david zucker created this brilliant sitcom starring the great leslie nielsen as plain clothed detective also in the cast was alan north as ed ed williams as and william as the shoe shine boy' squad ' featured corny jokes and clever visual gags playing in the background each episode would conclude with a mock freeze frame in which the characters in frame stand completely still one of the best sequences saw one of the characters pouring coffee into a cup while standing still causing the cup to guest stars were killed off in the opening titles one included stanford brown being crushed by a falling safe despite gaining positive reviews and much critical acclaim ' only lasted for six episodes before being cancelled this didn't mean the end though five years later the show was transferred to the big screen for the first in the trilogy of the films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9131501317024231 Review: the deer success with critics and alike led united artists to give cimino blanche on heaven's gate an epic western about the johnson county br br the story about the persecution of lowly european born farmers by cattle was a muddled mixture of class conflict sumptuous pageant and underwritten stereotypical however fetish for authenticity and his sweeping sense of scale that the film running at nearly four hours – was rarely br br its undeserved status as a cause with critics divided as to whether it was a masterpiece or a fiasco derived from its inflated blamed for the studio's financial problems cimino became a for hollywood's general decline and the film edited into an incomprehensible short version after its initial release was a commercial Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8277329206466675 Review: i've been a fan of heaven's gate since its first release i've seen it at least half a dozen times and have long thought of it as a masterpiece so it was with excitement and a sense of anticipation that i took myself off to see the restored director's cut br br to my surprise i was disappointed on seeing it again and have since my estimation of the film heaven's gate touches upon greatness in parts but overall lacks the thematic and narrative consistency and the passionate urgency characteristic of a truly great film br br firstly two technical problems the sound quality is throughout the film on at times some of this perhaps is intentional a way to mimic the chaos and confusion of history as it is unfolding but at key points one is unable to register what it is the characters are saying br br the cinematography is similarly the images lack and of detail the result is a certain and lack of which succeeds in foreground and background br br structurally the narrative is off key throughout as if cimino can't quite make up his mind as to the effect he is after he wanted an epic for sure but a or dramatic epic the film sits and unconvincingly between styles and perhaps even genres at times it reminded me of terrence of or even in its languid pace and elegant scene painting at other times it threatens to turn into a robust more akin to 'the wild in fact the latter film offers an reference point for an assessment of as it shares the same period concern and employs a similar tone of ambivalent nostalgia for a darker yet more heroic america br br this and thematic uncertainty isn't helped by the poor quality script which often sounds forced and jarring to the ear the result is an sense of period speech br br the near greatness of heaven's gate resides in its set pieces the roller skating sequence in particular is astoundingly beautiful one of the most evocative scenes ever put to film br br another set piece which works very well in terms of theme mood and setting occurs when kristofferson and huppert go riding in the new to the lake and she herself while he in the shade the languid pacing evocative music and monumental scenery combine in this scene to convincingly portray the love story which might just lie at the heart of the film and which could have been its saving grace if pursued more convincingly br br some critics have complained about the length of the film this in itself doesn't bother me a good film can't be long enough the restored minutes are critical in restoring the motivation and characterization absent from the cut version and they are full of interest br br perhaps the chief glory of heaven's gate lies in the achingly evocative soundtrack the repeated waltz motif and its different throughout full band guitar solo fiddle etc lends a haunting quality to the foreground action and establishes a thematic consistency lacking in the narrative itself br br despite its obvious flaws most notably the absence of a compelling narrative there is a sense of grandeur about the film one leaves the cinema with a sense of missed greatness and a wish that cimino could revisit the film with the wisdom of time and hindsight to put right what is so badly Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8598393201828003 Review: i was expecting this movie to be a stinker but i wanted to see for myself but i was surprised how good of a movie this was i know longer movies often don't do well at the box office but why this was pulled and not allowed to be viewed by the public is beyond me it maintained my interest throughout and the scenery and photography is breathtaking at times the plot was good and the morality play was a good one i liked the realism which was along the lines of unforgiven i had to rent this movie to see it but it was definitely worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768019318580627 Review: i first saw this film when released in 1980 from other sources i've learnt that the only release of the minute cut was in new york city after which it was severely cut to minutes so i guess i saw the shorter version first which at the time i thought was a very interesting anti western if a trifle confusing br br so it was with even more interest that i finally obtained a dvd of the full length version i'm glad i did because this second viewing has confirmed for me that the movie is a true classic and the critical poured on michael cimino was to say the very least br br yes it's a long movie but so have been many others for example once upon a time in america 1984 at minutes cleopatra 1963 at minutes the ten commandments 1956 at minutes restored version 1960 at minutes gone with the wind 1939 at minutes and others so it can't be the fact of running time that made so many at the mouth way back when heaven's gate came on the scene br br but note this all of those above movies have everything to do with myths about history and heroes br br not so heaven's gate in this narrative the american west is shown in all its grim and unrelenting harshness injustice and poverty and that's probably the first reason why so many disliked this film it laid out the circumstances of the johnson county war of in wyoming showing how the wyoming stock association hired 50 assassins to hunt down and murder a large group of european immigrants accused of cattle and all with the assistance and conniving of authorities right up to the president of the united states for an essay on that war with the background and what happened there is a link at wikipedia under johnson county war br br very few like to be reminded of the really dirty periods in their country's history and which fly in the face of what the country is supposed to be had it been a documentary it would have been barely palatable for most as entertainment it was almost bound to fail commercially and be torn to shreds by the shrill and infamous br br leaving aside the socio political diatribe for a moment that cimino launched herein what about the narrative – the story of the three main characters well it probably wasn't unusual for men of that time to fall for a local prostitute just as it's probably not unusual now it's a fairly standard love triangle whereby ella must choose between the two men and ultimately decides upon the younger man nathan who although not above resorting to cold blooded murder when it suits him shows more spirit and commitment than the older james or jim as most people in the film say for some that part of the story threads too slowly perhaps in the context of the wider narrative about the war however it is i think entirely appropriate br br and that war is depicted graphically viciously and cruelly with scenes of carnage that are exquisitely staged and edited flawlessly – although in the final massacre between the association and the immigrants i'm certain that some scenes of wagons blowing apart are repeated a minor point and perhaps brought about when the minute cut was restored any way you look at it though it hits you in the face with the noise dust chaos and confusion of war br br which brings me to another criticism by others the noise and dust is such that it's often difficult to hear the dialog and even see clearly what is happening i'll admit that i found that to be a trifle annoying at first even to replay parts to try to catch the image or the words – until i realized that really wasn't necessary if you accept the director's intent life is chaotic it is difficult to hear and see in crowded situations and in war it's the non of this mise en scene in short it's as though you truly are present in and within the scenes br br and what of the title from shakespeare it refers to a to god and so if you equate god with the natural world the stunning scenery that pervades the movie – and it is stunning hauntingly equal to that of david doctor 1965 – is a useful metaphor i tend to think however that cimino had something more to say namely the idea that the brave immigrants – the god fearing salt of the earth – were denied entry to heaven on earth and the freedom to build a life for themselves in the land that to be champion br br was that intent – to gut the myth of the american west to show how in america only the rich get rich while the poor are massacred one way or another throughout history is that anything new not really as we all know where it really hurt however is in showing how america was not and by implication is not the land of the free and the home of the brave instead after absorbing this narrative we are left with an impression that the of america have more to do with a land of slaves and a home for Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17039495706558228 Review: until today i thought there only three people including me who considered heaven's gate 1980 to be a masterpiece and perhaps the last great western since the 1970 after little big man 1970 johnson 1972 the outlaw wales 1976 and the long riders 1980 br br i was stunned and pleased to see that 22 5 of those voting at imdb rate this movie a 10 as do i a recent book the worst movies of all time includes heaven's gate through it's production and release it was as no movie since cleopatra almost twenty years before at one time it was considered the most expensive over budget movie of all time surpassing even cleopatra it was blamed for the downfall of its studio united artists until everyone finally saw all the studios were falling michael cimino fresh from his glory with the deer hunter was hated and despised for his success and movie making excess but clearly that was petty jealousy at its worst br br cimino ended up one of the great of the american experience this film is not to be missed but any serious student of american filmmaking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9283815622329712 Review: i seriously don´t know why this movie got such a hostile reception when it was first released sure it´s overlong and somewhat gratuitous in its depictions of sexuality and violence but so are lots of well regarded movies i seriously don´t think that the people who hated gate really understood it gate in its uncut form much like the deer hunter shows the gross differences of living an insecure and dangerous life like the immigrants and in wyoming and living in comfort and privilege like the settled americans in wyoming and in the prologue and epilogue living a hard life is painful but it can also be invigorating as opposed to the dull life leads in the epilogue also as michael cimino took great pains to make the picture historically accurate it is fascinating as a document of and maybe indictment of american life in old west wyoming the dialogue is often genuinely clever and emotional combined with great music and cinematography the movie works like a truly poetic work of art granted gate with its refusal to the viewer is not for all tastes however hollywood turns out so much commercial dreck each year which is so much easier to dismiss as mindless eye candy even when an example of it becomes a blockbuster that gate and cimino really do deserve more respect all people should see the uncut version at least once and then they should make up their own mind br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.770505428314209 Review: is not a masterpiece which apparently was what it needed to be upon first release to justify its great cost and more importantly the continued uneasy reliance of hollywood on the auteur model of film making yet seen today at last on dvd in a cut of minutes is a superb film it is a touch lethargic in pace but at least it is paced quite apart from the incompetence of construction that marks many films today there have been many films which deliberate in form have been severely damaged by being hacked down with no care for rhythm so the films become and confusing beyond this the criticisms leveled at the film have become in retrospect quite lame if the good guys and bad guys are too obviously pronounced for a serious film and yes sam fur clad villain is comic opera and not in the multi leveled manner of bill the butcher from of new and yes the townsfolk do seem a touch on the on occasions then a few dozen serious films made since then including and the which bears certain similarities and is a notable failure in convincing qualities compared to this film can be for exactly the same reason br br also despite accusations the film has a plot quite a well plot at that it simply does not bow to standard form quality by providing heroes of sub plots and confusion it experiments with telling in a manner more like much smaller modest films by carefully caught moments of character interaction and well textured pageant like explosions of action as with the opening at harvard and most specially the wonderful scene where the johnson county folk following the lead of a brilliantly physical make celebration on roller skates br br 'the deer was a critical and commercial success but abandoned the first inspired like of detail and i think in a manner similar to criticism of robert penn novel 'all the king's men' and its dictionary of stunts if cimino had not had such a strong grasp of the conventions of hollywood epics he might have made a special rare work of art based in honest of people within their milieu in contrast succeeds in screwing its narrative momentum and tension in a slowly expanding arc until the finale explodes whilst not abandoning the approach br br the central romantic triangle for instance resists standard a decent intelligent but defeated man james kris kristofferson with a hot shot but identity challenged young gunman champion christopher walken for the hand of a young madame ella watson isabelle huppert there is no self conscious bed hopping no slaps in the face or typical sad sack moments but more a sad and decision by ella to choose the younger man whom she loves less because he is ready to make the commitment ella emerges as the film's true hero huppert's performance though initially awkward is really quite excellent balancing a with a hard hammered spirit attempting first to rescue and then the resistance party of immigrants into an defence subsequently is into action as friends die indeed in the process of overcoming so many traps of cliché and style successfully and throws off the defeated outsider heroes grace note of so many '70s westerns and portrays an eventual vigorous cheer the heroes to a compromised but still victory br br the social conflict of so many '70s westerns at last into a fully fledged war where capital attempts a crushing final victory over the who stand in their way suddenly they find a and more powerful people's army led by the man who played the thoroughly destroyed billy the kid a decade before this is what led the film to be described as the first marxist western but really it simply a theme of the genre well before the '60s such various and classic old school works as william 'the and even tell awfully similar stories it is simply here that the romantic myth of the gunslinger has been replaced by the romantic myth of the people's revolt in a spectacular exiting but realistic and thus chaotic finale the is attacked by dust clouds punctuated by fallen horses writhing bodies and gunfire puts his classical education to work finally by stealing a roman trick and bringing the to the brink of before they are rescued by the cavalry another distinctly touch but surely not so offensive after big man's unrelenting depiction of native american massacres really it's hard to think of a more american vision of resistance the film's only real dead spot stands as an unnecessary coda indicating eventual a rather piece of tragedy br br despite then certain failings and a slow mid section is a supreme piece of work a genuine attempt to create a contemporary western and a new kind of epic if one has to still join the chorus that cimino was absurd in his behaviour on set and it is when today flops like 'the adventures of pluto and 19 the see nearly a hundred million dollars sink down the drain and yet a tag of still hangs on this film one what exactly its grim death the attempt at original style the bawdy sexuality the very hard won sense of detail the breathtaking of the film making and what is being filmed all throw into contrast what is sorely lacking in so much contemporary hollywood product Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9022536873817444 Review: i saw heaven's gate on its opening week nearly twenty years ago tickets were sold in advance based on the great anticipation of seeing long in the making follow up to his 1978 masterpiece the the reviews came in and critics trashed the film with an influential new york film critic led the way and most critics followed suit and the 40 min film was pulled from distribution united artists had cimino the film by about an hour and it was re released many months later to equally horrible reviews and to dismal business the film at that time cost about 40 million dollars now considered low budget making it one of the most expensive in history and cimino had free on the project with endless despite it being only his third film the had also received a negative based on a perceived political ideology which was not popular i mention all this to present a possible bias building up against cimino at the time i thought the film was very good and when i saw the shorter version it was still very good only less so the film showed up again in a museum in the early 1990's they were supposed to show the long version but they could not find an existing print nevertheless seeing the film years later i now thought heaven's gate was a masterpiece finally the long version started to appear in a few select cities i got to see it recently and it was well worth the wait heaven's gate begins with the graduation ceremony at harvard university two of the graduates are kris kristofferson and john hurt and we some of the flaws in their characters early on despite the joseph cotton gives in his speech to the class to use their education to enlighten and improve their country many of the graduates behave as if they are part of an elite country club the film flashes ahead 20 years to johnson county in wyoming a cattle company called the association has hired poor people to shoot poor immigrants claiming they are cattle thieves kristofferson sides with the immigrants while john hurt is part of the association although hurt is totally against this insane action he is too ineffectual a character to do anything about it a massacre takes place but the immigrants do well in defending themselves a united states cavalry comes to the rescue of the association to allegedly arrest them after most of the damage has been done when in fact they the mass killing kristofferson also suffers a great personal loss and the film ends with him years later as part of the elite class of his harvard days married bored on a yacht living but dead on the inside br br this is a very complex film which is brilliant in every department such as it's themes structure direction cinematography writing music editing set designs and acting kristofferson walken hurt huppert dourif bridges waterston and cotton are all excellent portraying very complex characters some of the major complaints i read about this film state that is ugly to look at incoherent too long that the characters make no sense and that the words are often unintelligible in its defense heaven's gate has the look of photographs of that period just as mrs miller did some of the scenes are smoky looking to suggest the industrial revolution or sometimes horses wagons people are passing by from all sides creating a sense of reality the critic who called it one of the ugliest movies ever made likes to use his thumbs a lot but in spite of all that the composition of each frame and the cinematography are impeccable the film makes a great deal of sense if you pay attention to it everything is not spelled out for the viewer and one has to observe closely to understand the motivations of the characters or its themes as to its length it is a beautifully structured piece at times moving poetic exhilarating or devastating with virtually one great scene following another at times some of the words are unintelligible especially in some of the scenes with activity but one could understand such a cinematic film as this through its use of film language the glances between characters or their actions one day soon this film should be re released in its full length so that people and critics could give it a second chance do not let michael cimino become another orson welles under appreciated in his lifetime and not able to make the kinds of great films he is capable of making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730203747749329 Review: thursday june 15 9 the egyptian br br saturday june 17 11 the egyptian br br he spent most of his life in pursuit of a good time and he caught it eric idle br br harry nilsson left brooklyn like holden i was fifteen eventually he ended up working as an usher at the la paramount and within a few years fell back into one of the greatest careers in the history of american music is harry nilsson and why is everybody about him ' chronicles the legendary life of … the best songwriter of our generation writer director john produces a of musical royalty from brian wilson and al to paul williams randy newman and ray cooper his voice was a medical instrument it would heal you assorted archives include his 1969 appearance on after and bbc special the john lennon brandy alexander brothers at the comeback show debacle is one memorable recounting among so many they seem to virtually squeeze enchanting music out of this comprehensive and bitter sweet bio doc br br he was a wonderful perpetrator br br … i woke up three days later getting a in phoenix Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385451078414917 Review: i saw this movie in santa monica on 23 and it has stayed with me i want to thank the filmmakers for digging into the details of harry's enigmatic eccentric life and also for showing the flaws and failings of nilsson the man thanks for showing the good and bad the ups and downs and for uncovering that amazing bbc footage the film is also a great showcase of a vast amount of music really well placed throughout the film i recommend this movie to anyone who likes good documentaries especially if you are interested in harry nilsson or the music scene of the early 70's some reviewer at the ain't it cool website wrote that this was the best movie movie they saw at the santa barbara film festival and i believe it the film is informative funny sad touching and full of awesome music it succeeds on all levels really really good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885112047195435 Review: i remember watching police squad when it first came on abc in 1982 and i thought it was a very funny show thanks to the many sight gags non and scripts filled with word play in one episode there was a line where a man named once was shot twice br br but unfortunately abc canceled the show after only six episodes i felt it deserved a much longer run but a network executive thought the show demanded too much attention of the viewer because of all the sight gags in each episode one that i remember was in the opening where the title was different from the one shown on the screen br br leslie portrayal of frank drebin was deadpan yet very funny and his role was in the narrative style of jack webb of alan north did well and peter in one of his few roles since mission impossible wasn't bad as but the one character that stood out was johnny the boy played by william after giving advice to drebin there were cameos from dick clark dr joyce brothers and then dodger manager tommy br br even though police squad had a short life on abc the zucker brothers didn't give up on the concept which turned out even more successful in the naked gun movie franchise i'll close with a regular closing gag freeze the ending right here Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6039340496063232 Review: this tough to see little picture played at the rockers 2007 festival it is a wonderful and loving look at harry nilsson using many famous faces who sit for interviews rarely seen tv performances and behind the scenes footage of nilsson at work there's even a few shots from son of dracula this movie is the final and fitting tribute to one of the finest voices the most clever songwriter and the funniest man in popular music it's a crime that this man's name is not as well known as some of the songs he wrote and or performed his friends tell incredibly funny stories about this talented hulk with a subconscious wish for self destruction as a bonus you even get eric idle performing the song with wrote for final album during the closing credits it's funny it's sad it's not in general release if this picture plays anywhere near where you live see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9575479030609131 Review: i was lucky enough to have seen this film at it's seattle film fest screening and was blown away by how great it was this is without a doubt one of the best music documentaries i've ever seen and i've seen a lot this is a loving look back at the life and times music and relationships of one of true legends harry nilsson deserves to be up there with the likes of gershwin cole porter and all the other great song writers of 20th century standards he was considered a peer by all four members of the beatles who all called him a 5th and one the same as themselves br br harry refused to tour so many today don't remember him and those born after his heyday are unaware of who he was this is tragic everyone should have the opportunity to be exposed to this wonderful talent this film is a step in the right direction to finally give the man his due unfortunately the film has yet to have wide distribution or even a dvd so for the time being good luck in getting to see it br br if you are someone with the power to put together a dvd distribution deal please contact the film makers this film needs to be available hey 1 how about screening it on air then maybe putting it out on dvd harry nilsson deserves nothing less Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9240198731422424 Review: on the enigmatic singer songwriter who according to friends' accounts spent the last 15 years of his relatively short life seemingly on a mission of self destruction he died at 52 overweight and of heart disease after a protracted rampage of virtually non stop in alcohol cigarettes marijuana and cocaine raucous partying and misuse of his vocal instrument he to a friend that he shouted out his lyrics at one performance with such force that blood was left on the microphone br br all of this despite the fact that he was 1 widely considered to have perhaps the most gifted pop singing ability of his generation 2 successful after years of effort in terms of industry acclaim a an oscar a decent recording contract with a top label and at least two stellar albums originals and 'a little touch of in the standards and 3 very happily married for the third time with a lovely young family that he seemed to adore br br the film's strengths begin with the of its account of life including fine use of archival film footage and many stills of nilsson the editors do an especially good job of bringing movement to the stills we learn of his close ties to john lennon and later ringo starr lennon often said that nilsson was his favorite american musician br br even more impressive are the talking heads often a weakest aspect here we get people like perry jr ray cooper mickey terry gilliam mark hudson eric idle rick randy newman van dyke parks jimmy webb and robin williams all telling amazing stories about nilsson – many funny others deeply pathetic and everyone conveying their deep affection for him equally informative and moving are interview segments with wives – annie and una his son zach and cousin doug best set of heads i can recall in a br br the most glaring of the film is that it crowds out music even the performance of his greatest hit without you is cut short after about 8 bars there is no excuse for this not given that the movie runs a full two hours as it is lose a few head shots and we could have heard at least that song through and perhaps one or two more like one or his oscar winning cover of everybody's talking ' the filmmakers are simply too intent on plumbing psychological mystique and not attentive enough to his music my grades 7 5 10 low b seen at the reel music series 01 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583768248558044 Review: saw this film during the mod rockers fest in august i was so inspired and touched harry had an amazing life and one of the best and distinct voices ever recorded for those of you who don't know about harry nilsson do a little research and you'll see that harry has probably found his way into your life in one way or another maybe it was his 70s special the point or everybody's talking from midnight cowboy for me it started with people let me tell you bout my best friend the theme song from the courtship of eddie's father watching this film you can really feel the love and admiration from harry's true friends and peers don't shed a tear for harry he had a ball br br brett Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642512798309326 Review: i saw this superb documentary at the santa barbara film festival it is extremely absorbing and very well crafted drawing you into the life and career of harry nilsson one of the most overlooked musical talents of the 1960's and 70's while i was familiar with his better known compositions one is the number without you i learned about this man's brilliant writing and beautiful singing if you love music you'll find plenty to draw you in to his world which unfortunately out of control as his success increased and his past haunted him however sad he nonetheless was completely devoted to his family and you will find yourself so glad to have met this man the profile is effectively told through own words and those of his friends and colleagues a virtual who's who of rock who loved and respected him don't miss this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813451766967773 Review: sony pictures classics i'm looking at you got the rights to harry records you need to distribute the film and you'll get radically increased sales of his back catalog anyhow this is a great study of a fascinating musician woefully full of great stories greater music and it could have been 3 hours longer and i'd have loved it even more saw it at the american rockers festival at the theatre in santa monica where it played to a packed house they were turning people away at the door i went to many of the rockers festival films and let me assure you that no other film came even close to selling out let alone turning people away see it in the theatre buy the dvd and make sure some slow on the company cough sony cough picks it up asap Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768192172050476 Review: more exciting than the wesley snipes film and with better characters too the last vampire hunter must save los angeles from a coven of vampires out to conquer the city aided by a tabloid journalist lost of fun and the names of the characters are great Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6523864269256592 Review: hard justice is an excellent action movie the whole movie is really nothing but shooting and fighting but it does have a very good vampire plot for the people who say they don't make shoot em ups and fighting films like they use to well this one is really hard core don 'the wilson is excellent and his character is really cool in the movie nicholas guest was very good as well and he arguably steals the show he really performs as a fantastic villain melanie smith was also good i think that this very fine looking actress is very underrated michael was good it was really cool to see vince in this film as for the action it is truly awesome with all of the gun fights and the super cool fighting scenes the fighting in this picture is really some of the greatest i have seen there is so much that happens in the 86 minute run time for the action fans you will be blown away by all of the fire power and superb fighting that this film has to offer night hunter is a movie that isn't easy to locate and if you are at a video store and you see it for sale buy it up because this movie is big keeper and plus the box is cool there is a ton of action that has to be seen to be believed look and see if you can find some good deals on ebay half com amazon z shops and market place sellers in my opinion night hunter is one of the greatest fighting films that i have ever watched and the characters are so neat if you like don 'the wilson and want to see nicholas guest in a great performance then i strongly recommend that any action movie fan who loves shoot em ups fighting movies and vampire films and has been disappointed by other movies that has the look of a true non stop action flick but fails to deliver it to get and buy night hunter today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9450954794883728 Review: yes indeed we have a winner a winner in best dumb action movie br br the only reason i chose to vote a 10 for this movie is because it's so incredibly bad made that it actually becomes funny br br night hunter is basically about jack cutter a vampire hunter vampire hunters have been in his generation for centuries apparently and his mission being that he has to kill the last remaining vampires br br this movie contains one of the cheesiest scenes i have ever seen in my life not to mention the really bad gun shooting scenes when people are shot in this movie blood thick as ketchup all over the place this makes the movie seem so cheap and lame that you just lose interest a constant shaking of the camera is what annoys me the most during the fight scenes this is i suppose done to create an action effect though in my opinion it gives no effect whatsoever its completely ridiculous br br all stunt scenes are done extremely badly e g a scene where the dead vampire leader gets thrown off a roof when the corpse hits the ground it bounces like a wobbly rubber doll a scene where jack the ground getting a vision was so lame it got me laughing hysterically br br lame music cheesy scenes bad acting and plain dumb filming techniques are obviously the functions that make this movie such a to state that this is a good movie would be the same as stating that nuclear bombs are good for humans clearly those of you who say that this is one of the best action movies haven't seen many in your life br br this is basically a b class vampire action movie that deserves 0 10 but which i'll give 10 10 just for its ability being the action movie i have ever seen of making me laugh and because i just can't live without it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10711031407117844 Review: night hunter is a sold b style action movie get a life and grow up people don the dragon wilson is a kick boxer hall of fame and not an actor if your looking for an oscar it's not here brother looking for kick ass action movie with lower then low budget this is it the plot line may have been a little thin but what b movie isn't i understand everybody is a critic and how one man's junk is another man's treasure get real people judging every movie like it is an oscar contender just silly awesome fight scenes mixed with a new twist on vampire moves see it if your a fan rent something else if your a hater Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6487675309181213 Review: a criminally short lived show that went on to spawn three movie spin offs naked gun 1 2 3 this is fast paced in your face rapid fire comedy that has more hits than misses br br leslie nielsen plays detective lieutenant sergeant frank drebin an incompetent detective who and his way through cases with the capable assistant of his boss capt ed br br the story lines are at best but it's deliberate as the goodness here lies not in the storytelling but in the weaving of a constant of jokes along with some genuinely weird and wonderful characters br br the jokes themselves come in many forms be it slapstick puns or background gags most of them hitting the spot though some fall a little flat it's inevitable with this every few approach that some will fail but the ratio is good br br the characters are a delight from the guest star of the week dying in the opening seconds of every episode the laboratory scientist who appears to be conducting cruel and unusual experiments on children to the shoe shine who is some form of the writing is witty and sharp as a br br though not especially successful at the time it rapidly developed a cult following many blaming the relative lack of success on being way ahead of its time and too sophisticated for the target audience chief amongst them none other than matt 'the and he should know br br dated by todays standards if you can see through that aspect you're in for a treat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741641283035278 Review: night hunter starts in as a young jack cutter chris is unexpectedly handed the family tradition of becoming a vampire hunter when a fellow vampire hunter sid sid haim betrays his family hands them over to the vampire's to aid jack on his quest he is given a book that contains the name of every vampire alive or dead whichever way you look at it jump to los angeles where the now adult cutter don 'the wilson also credited as co producer has but four names left in the book including argento vince sophia crawford together they are the last of the american vampires as they all in a restaurant cutter crashes the party kills them job done right wrong as king of the vampires bruno fischer nicholas guest calls in the last four remaining vampires from around the world the french maria ford the asian ron david vincent to track cutter down kill him meanwhile hooper marcus browning cash casey don't have a clue a reporter named baker melanie smith becomes involved in the battle between cutter the vampire's on which the very fate of earth rests br br directed by rick i thought night hunter was quite a fun way to pass 85 odd minutes the script by william c mixes martial arts horror with a fair degree of success it moves along at a nice pace is at least never boring thankfully doesn't seem to take itself too seriously the character names that reference other horror film director's actors are a little tacky though some may be surprised at how closely night hunter resembles blade 1998 yet was made a couple of years prior the lone moody long coat wearing vampire hunter who happens to be an expert in martial arts the scene set in a nightclub the innocent woman drawn into the world of vampire's night hunter doesn't really stick to traditional vampire film law for instance sunlight only irritates their they can only breed on a solar eclipse why stakes through the heart is no good as the way to kill a vampire in night hunter is to break it's neck i could have done with a bit more horror a bit more blood as it leans more towards the martial arts side of things the dialogue is suitably cheesy the character's are just about likable enough in a silly way br br director does his best to ruin the film the actions scenes are ok but lack a certain something for some bizarre reason whenever an action sequence takes place he shakes his camera constantly it's like the camera is placed upon a washing machine full cycle hey rick mate it's not clever or stylish it's irritating annoying the gore is disappointing with a few gory gunshot wounds a few splashes of blood breaking vampire's necks don't involve much blood unfortunately br br with a budget that probably didn't amount to much night hunter is competently made throughout the acting was bad most of the time what's with 'the thing in don 'the wilson's name has he legally changed his name does he sign don 'the wilson does he get mail addressed to him in that name i think i might do something like this from now on i want to be known as paul 'the killer andrews br br night hunter is one of those crap films that transcends it's limitations awfulness to become pure golden entertainment if you like your films fun then night hunter might be for you if your looking for big budget thrills in a similar vein vampire's veins blood get it then blade it's sequels would probably be a better choice what the hell i liked it so sue me Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2574615180492401 Review: check out the first 20 minutes even though the suspense hasn't yet kicked in we get a pretty good look at super secret los just a few years after the big bomb test that helped end wwii except for the tight security it looks enough note how it's a tv an obvious regular guy who takes us through security once through it's like any town usa nice homes quiet streets kids going to school and a family tv on the blink later on we see little tommy and little peggy along streets lined with impressive looking facilities separated by locked gates the movie appears to be saying okay we're tough only because we have to be but basically we're still just folks br br now i expect that was a comforting message to cold war audiences still not used to government's day research it's a clear effort at popular the one darker note is when mother clarke worries about her son's mental state he doesn't say when i grow up instead it's if i grow up that note of doubt not only reflects a los reality but also a national one that in 1952 had just seen footage of the apocalyptic h bomb note too how professionally fbi agents are portrayed a standard feature of mccarthy era fare when brute force is needed it's not they but private citizen gene barry who out the early version i suppose of modern era rendition br br once the kidnapping occurs the suspense doesn't let up the intrigue is nicely handled with colorful la locations that keep us guessing the climactic scenes around the cliff may not be plausible as a hiding place but the view of northern new mexico is great then too the ancient stone apartments amount to one of the more exotic backdrops of the decade note also the extensive use of the police helicopter just coming into use as a law enforcement tool among an otherwise subdued cast nancy gates remains a sparkling presence as teacher ellen never hollywood glamorous she was still a fine unsung actress and winning personality i also expect this was one of director hopper's more successful movie efforts and though people have since gotten used to the nuclear threat the movie remains a revealing and riveting document of its time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757083654403687 Review: here is a much lesser known 50's sci fi with a little different twist an atomic son is kidnapped and held for a ransom of the the father's atomic secrets br br this is a tightly knit atomic sci fi thriller with great production values and above average acting even from the kid the atomic city actually has a movie feel to it unlike a lot of other 50's sci fi of this time which which came off more like an episode of a tv show br br the atomic city was also actually nominated for an academy award for best screenplay how many other 50's sci fi can an academy award nomination br br great pacing tight direction and some superb location filming in the 'real' atomic city of los new mexico make this one worth hunting down the collectors print in circulation is an above average transfer and makes for a great double feature with the atomic man br br recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885839223861694 Review: just watched this movie and it's not bad there are a few tense moments and not a lot of long dialog strings comes off as fairly intelligent almost like this movie will evoke some nostalgia and a bit of cold war paranoia with cars street scenes and life in the 50's the acting is fairly solid and at 85 minutes run time it goes by at a good pace an atomic era film buff shouldn't miss this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9512919187545776 Review: don't get me wrong this was fun to watch it has some nice animation with exception of an odd looking bugs and some nice music and the standout scene was definitely elmer bugs and dance on the floor that was such a nice and fun touch as a matter of fact the whole cartoon is nice to watch but all in all it is not what i call exceptional like there are some very nice gags but they have been used before i feel and there wasn't much that i would deem hilarious and daffy joining forces with elmer somehow seeing as he was a target of the hunter didn't it seem odd that he would be friends with him though i will admit it was nice having daffy there the voice acting was above average too but somehow i missed mel blanc br br all in all but very nice cartoon 7 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693655371665955 Review: though this is a good enjoyable cartoon they did much better ones later on like this is almost like the first star trek feature which would have been welcomed with open arms and glee no matter what just for existing this is really a patchwork of old bits with some nice touches but nothing special reminds me a bit of the hunting trilogy in spots and the ending is priceless available and certainly well worth watching just for the novelty and the good bits recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9340063333511353 Review: black scorpion is roger batman which is cool and there is a lot of cool stuff in this movie like the being a cross between doctor doom and darth vader that's kind of cool the mind control gas in the was worthy of the mad the b movie style is all over this puppy which is not always a good thing there are plenty of stunts and hot babes to make any action fan happy this movie the good out the bad but if you aren't one for comic book movies then i would advise not watching black scorpion however if you like comic book like movies and don't care if it was ever a comic before then check out black scorpion as for me i give it 8 stars Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6750494241714478 Review: i'm a sucker for a decent superhero movie i'm not counting super bug budget no storyline either br br a couple of my favorites are the phantom and a budget movie called the the black scorpion can be added to that collection br br if you've seen the then get this movie it's basically a copy of that heroine it even stars the same guy in both movies br br if you haven't then let me explain a cop's father is murdered and she seeks vengeance she up the black outfit a sexy skimpy outfit that looks absolutely great on joan and goes out to kick some booty br br it's a fun action packed movie mind you you may not wish the kids to see it without screening it first to see if you approve of the pretty graphic sex scene has in it which in my opinion was a bonus alright give it an extra star grin Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9028767347335815 Review: black scorpion is a fun flick about a groovy female super heroine who wears leather tights and drives a car that can into her armored scorpion mobile she battles the evil and all of this is an excellent recipe for a good time imho i loved the bit about her having to say yo to get the computer to take orders is so evil he wants to give the entire city it's all so over the top and that's the beauty of it the scene where black scorpion attacks her partner steals the show you'll know it when you see it this dvd also has a fun interview with joan she's a doll black scorpion is a fun dvd loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9920788407325745 Review: this movie will not be considered for an academy award but if you enjoy a movie that doesn't take itself seriously and just wants the viewer to enjoy for ninety mins it is not a disappointment you'll enjoy a send up of darth vader for the villain the a female batman for the heroine but much cuter with much less costume and a running joke that involves cigarettes and the police captain that's very funny not by any means a great cinematic achievement but if you enjoy campy fun it was worth a viewing god help me i liked it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8956753611564636 Review: the inspiration for the naked gun movies casts leslie nielsen who had only recently started doing comedy as the incompetent but heroic frank drebin always having to solve an absurd case like airplane and the movies based on the series the humor relies on mel brooks style spot gags and silly comments namely the yes it is remarks along with the fact that nielsen remains very serious despite the nonsense around him and of course the final frame in which something keeps moving br br it's too bad that the show only had six episodes at least it spawned the movies you can't go wrong with leslie nielsen in these sorts of roles i suspect that they all had fun filming it really funny br br before airplane leslie nielsen had starred in movies like forbidden planet harlow and the poseidon adventure as late as 1987 he co starred in nuts alongside barbra streisand and richard dreyfuss but since the first naked gun movie it's been all comedy all the time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496585130691528 Review: this movie was better than i expected i don't think it deserved an r rating though i've seen pg 13 films with worse language and violence i found this movie entertaining and i enjoyed it if you're a person who everything you might find a lot wrong with it but if you take it for its face value i think you'll find it entertaining Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8165958523750305 Review: most of other reactions by to this service were very apt although that some found it slow or ambiguous puzzled me rather than ambiguous it was complex and multi layered in its meanings one can see it as anti war because of the opening and closing scenes and the folly of grandeur as how wonderful the cavalry men looked as they prepared for the great charge at contrasted with its so horrible and disturbing conclusion when we see the bloody uniforms the boyish dead etc but chiefly i see the film as about a moral man in an immoral society at the end chooses retreat from the corrupt post french world and opts for the simple pleasures provided by who himself is saved by his recognition of basic decency and the morality of his choice of white bread cheese some wine and tobacco over the riches he leaves to his wife and her and society's in her case we can see the film as also feminist in the position of women at that time in which the only weapons has are her charm beauty and ultimately money Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8838585019111633 Review: this is an unfortunately classic br br the look is superb the design costumes etc are flawless the post battle scenes and the cavalry charge are both chilling and exciting br br the characters are vivid and really human ardent is right and as the lawyer steals the movie with his clever pedantic like performance in the ups and downs of others' depardieu is good but perhaps too large a presence for this role br br where the film really excels is the story and also its changes from novella those changes are editorial in that has lots of discussion on society and this film with characters nevertheless yves angelo has retained the key ingredient not just the missing man trying to regain his place in society but every character has to find their place in society the is trying to buy a his wife ardent comes from a lowly birth and when she was married to colonel they achieved their position in the of post revolutionary france everyone has something to lose in terms of status and that makes for a good drama as their objectives are in conflict with each other br br it also feels very modern money is critical to buy status to reach power but someone can go down as quickly as they go up enjoys the strategy he has seen the worst of people he says to when he takes the case this original place is at the end of the novella as sums up the human comedy with huge irony Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8085269927978516 Review: colonel is one of the best adaptations from novel to screen i have seen in the movies it combines the realism of french cinema with excellent characterisation from lost to proud lawyer to fanny complex widow the movie has wonderful dimension as you might expect from a top cinematographer such as yves angelo the characters keep this movie in gear and although a bit slow in the beginning picks up pace and is a fine movie by the time it reaches the finish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693670868873596 Review: first let me confess that i have not read this particular novel so maybe i am directing my unfairly at director and editor still my experience with in other stories is that he writes as a realist not an this is most certainly a film worth one's while but one is left sorely puzzled at the end was the colonel a fraud used by the lawyer for his own ends or for whose beyond himself or was the colonel not a fraud but used as by the lawyer or did the lawyer truly try to serve the honest colonel the director and or the editor appear to me to have deliberately obscured these questions which doesn't seem like the realist at the same time the film does an excellent job of the characters if not their motives and the cast and production is superb that opening battlefield scene is bound to haunt one's dreams still one wonders at the all too common penchant among contemporary film makers to favor ambiguity above all else weren't the problems and motives of all these characters complicated enough for yves angelo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9026221036911011 Review: i recently read the story to see how these two match up and if you can believe it this film improves upon the story is moved around i think to drive home the idea that colonel is a man who has suffered much and yet he comes home not a hero but as an outcast br br as someone mentioned i was initially confused if was akin to the return of martin no it is firmly established by that is the real deal what's interesting though is not is he isn't he but how his wife and society treats him br br i think this is a timeless story of men who go off to fight for their country and when they come home time has left them behind is a tragic figure made all the more poignant by the amazing gerard depardieu i don't care that he's been in 1 million films he's captivating br br fanny has a horrible character to play once a prostitute rose has used her feminine to climb the social ladder are her emotions true for i think they are and perhaps couple that with her social standing at the time and you start to feel some empathy for her br br is slowly his way into my heart he's exceptional here as br br i think if you can get your hands on this gem of a film you won't be sorry french cinema at its finest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779618978500366 Review: i guess this is the first time i have seen a roscoe arbuckle movie i really liked him in his title role as a butcher boy the way he moves is very funny in my opinion for example how he handles his knife and the way he rolls a cigarette i think he is a good actor his facial expressions really suit the role he plays for example how he at the audience in the end but one might add that that was probably not too difficult anyway i think he would have deserved a longer career as you probably know it was ruined by greedy journalists who made money by false accusations that said he was involved in a scandal br br the plot is not very important in the first half fatty and are employees at a store and rivals for affection after a heavy food fight is sent to a girls' school by her father the store owner this is the beginning of the second half both fatty and enter the school in drag and the fight for continues some of the characters' names are different in the version that i have seen it seems that for some reason they replaced the original title cards with new ones br br there are a lot of corny gags like food fights and pratfalls but they are done well in my opinion and there are some gags i really liked for example how they make the dog run the pepper mill or is it a coffee mill or the scene when fatty a coat although it is obviously not necessary or when miss the head of the girls' school fatty and he her back br br buster keaton is also funny in this his first movie a good addition to the cast in the first half he is a customer at the store in the second half he supports in his fight for i liked his acrobatics for example when fatty pushes him from one room of the school to another he doesn't show a simple but lands on his hands and his head and does a little watch out for one scene in the food fight throws a bag at him but it misses and hits the store owner instead that makes buster laugh which must be a rarity since he normally always shows a neutral expression which as you probably also know already got him the nickname 'the great stone one more note al st john who plays was nephew and later became famous for the role of that he played in lots of westerns br br i don't like this one as much as i like for example 'one and 'the films that buster made later without and it didn't make me laugh out loud often but it made me smile a lot so i have given it eight points Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9270511865615845 Review: this roscoe fatty arbuckle comedy is best remembered for featuring a young buster keaton fresh from splitting with his family's vaudeville act in his film debut buster gets quite a substantial part in this film and it's quite a funny one overall the butcher boy has lots of laughs and is an example of pure old fashioned slapstick done well though it would seem to come from the brief era of two reel comedies when filmmakers still imagined in one reel segments as a matter of course br br the first half of the film takes place in a general store with arbuckle as the the butcher boy of the title it's an excuse to mine the many possibilities for fast physical humor that a general store provides and arbuckle really shows himself to be a 300 pound demonstrating subtlety skill and grace in his performance of what might have been unremarkable slapstick routines that raise them to a different level a running gag has him flipping a large butcher knife casually so that it spins accurately into it's proper position stuck into the cutting board and i'm still stunned that arbuckle really seems to do it each time there's also a really nice gag that sees him leaning on his scale and confused as to why his cuts of meat weigh so much br br buster keaton is a boy who comes into to buy some and performs deftly in a foot stuck to floor routine that follows apart from the odd and almost unsettling half smile his idiosyncratic attitude and body language make him recognizable immediately as the buster we know he even has his eventually hat here destroyed for the first time when filled of course with br br the second half of the film moves into more situation based comedy and arbuckle and his rival al st john dress in drag to infiltrate girlfriend's boarding school a lot of the humor also comes from the generally surreal and mysteriously laugh inducing sight of these two odd fellows wearing drag and trying to be girls buster is in this segment too but mostly stands there in the occasional helping st john br br the ending of the butcher boy becomes a little frenetic but on the whole and beyond its historical curiosity interest it's a well done comedy that gets just the laughs it is going for Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5485432147979736 Review: this film certainly wasn't very sophisticated no the humor was in fact pretty dumb now that i think about it but also while i think of it i did laugh proving decent comedy doesn't need to be very deep br br fatty arbuckle is the definite star of this short despite buster keaton's appearing in the film as well he is the butcher in an old time grocery store a lot of silly stuff occurred in the store and i think i laughed the most at the coffee sequence you'll just have to see it yourself br br anyway later girlfriend is forced to go to a girls' school and because he can't stand to part he dresses in drag and the school arbuckle is one ugly woman so for silly and unsophisticated fun see this film it won't change your life and is a very slight picture but it's also fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829851984977722 Review: well i've just seen buster keaton's film debut in fatty the butcher boy and despite the crude way everything just seems to happen for almost no logical reason i found plenty to laugh at like when buster orders from butcher boy fatty fatty makes buster come back to pay buster says he put it in the bucket that has the fatty dumps in hat and takes money buster takes hat back on head as it gets stuck fatty attempts to remove it while fall to floor feet are now stuck on floor and so on that probably didn't read funny but on screen it was hilarious as were some more slapstick involving being thrown and a later sequence that takes place in girlfriend's boarding school with fatty dressed in drag and buster helping rival also in drag like i said many scenes don't make a lick of sense but the visuals especially those involving arbuckle and keaton are laugh inducing even today recommended viewing for keaton completists Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812994599342346 Review: when i was young i was a big fan of the naked gun movies but just recently i watched the show police and i think its great leslie awesome alan north is cool and who the heck is rex hamilton but anyways it's one goofy show br br one of my favorite parts of this show when they do the freeze frame scene during the end credits i think my favorite one is when not o j walks in during the scene and he tries to fit in with the freeze frame classic br br the only problem to me is the cigarette gag gets very old when drebin shows a cigarette to someone and asks cigarette and the person replies yes i know i think they used it too many times by whatever br br good acting good gags great show br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9938147068023682 Review: five star final was one of the best films of the early 1930s it starred edward g robinson and was a very gritty story about a sleazy newspaper and their willingness to do anything anything to sell newspapers in particular an old story of an innocent woman is plastered across the pages and helps to destroy her now happy life many years after she was inadvertently involved in a scandal the reason i loved the film so much was that it was unflinching and pulled no punches showing just how low the can be to sell papers br br here in two against the world it is a remake of five star final with a few changes instead of robinson this film stars humphrey bogart and he is the head of programming at a radio station not a newspaper otherwise the story is essentially the same except that it's a bit less edgy and lacks some of the grit and sensationalism of the original this isn't to say the film is bad it just doesn't pack quite as good a punch as the first film in other words if you must see one of these films see the first though this film is quite powerful and enjoyable as well as for me i loved the story so much i saw both films and enjoyed them both br br two against the world begins with the radio owner complaining to his programming head bogart that all the high brow shows he's put on are getting low ratings the owner demands muck lots of muck in order to get more listeners one way they discuss is to do a multi part dramatization of a famous killing that occurred two decades ago even though the killer was and she killed only in self defense however they decide to play up the story as if she was guilty and they even go so far as to both send a writer to the lady's home pretending to be a minister as well as broadcasting her current name and whereabouts needless to say this ruins the woman and leads to a horrible tragedy then and only then does bogart feel any real remorse for producing such garbage leading to a dandy finale about journalistic integrity and decency br br well acted a great story idea and a message that is just as important today as it was back in the 1930s this is one story you have to see in particular notice the wonderful and very emotional confrontation scene where the daughter attacks the owner and bogart it is one heck of a great example of acting and writing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440543055534363 Review: this cheapo remake of the terrific five star final suffers from terrible acting humphrey bogart stars as the manager of a radio station that is desperate to boost ratings the owner decides to have a series of morality plays written about a famous murder case from 20 years ago so they hire the fake preacher harry hayden to track down the who was and has been living quietly under a fake name the preacher arrive on the daughter's wedding day but the ruthless radio station refuses to back off exposing the mother and ruining their lives br br bogart is always good hayden is good the the slimy preacher and henry o'neill is good as the father everyone else is just awful helen wins no sympathy crucial for the role linda perry is a lousy actress beverly roberts is ok but always looks old claire and have no parts carlyle moore is a dud as the boy friend virginia is miscast as the society mother robert overacts as the station owner br br this one comes in under an hour but is a pale copy of the original which boasted dynamic performances by edward g robinson frances starr and boris karloff but it's always worth watching Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3884766697883606 Review: i saw this last night on turner classic movies tcm i had never heard of it before and was quite surprised to find it so engrossing br br bogart does a star turn as a city wise cynical editor who reluctantly goes along with his greedy radio network boss in this incisive b programmer about 12 years before he played similar city wise to perfection in movies like usa knock on any door the barefoot and the harder they fall already had the star qualities down pat br br in order to boost ratings and bring their somewhat high brow programming to a more popular level the voice of america pushes a tell all radio mini series about a woman who was 20 years ago by a plea of self defense of killing her husband not willing to be discreet in order to save the woman's and her husband's reputations the station uses methods to reveal all to all listeners and as as possible br br as a time capsule i also found it very illuminating of male female mores in the workplace in the mid 1930's although beyond henry o'neill i'm unfamiliar with the supporting cast the players were uniformly excellent and the direction was taut br br if you like this kind of movie at all e g a face in the crowd an inspector calls etc don't miss the opportunity to see this one br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9099907875061035 Review: after a couple years of searching for the humphrey bogart film two against the world it unexpectedly showed up as a tcm offering under the title one fatal hour a first national film from 1936 character is sherry scott the man who runs a radio station whose program lineup is losing listeners the owner reynolds robert is a pathetic executive who calls the shots at the station but hides behind his decisions by them off on scott br br in an effort to boost the audience base and reynolds has the idea of reviving a twenty year old murder case and offering it as a fifteen chapter radio play scott enlists the aid of dr martin harry hayden to write the play and present it on the air br br the murder case involved a woman who was of murdering her husband the circumstances of which are not made clear however gloria has married and is now living as martha helen married to a successful banker henry o'neill and their daughter edith linda perry is about to be married on the same day no less as the radio play is to reveal the identity of gloria about to be faced with the devastating effects of this revelation martha and jim embark on a crusade to have the program stopped simultaneously future in laws respond by demanding that the marriage not take place br br without revealing the final outcome the film takes a devastating turn to jolt the viewer edith confronts the principals of the radio station scott and the reynolds while accepting his share of the blame for the outcome scott partially redeems himself by quitting his job firing his secretary and her out of the office recognizing her for the conscience he once had with an entirely abrupt finish the film leaves one as and as any movie that doesn't have a happy ending br br with about a dozen films under his belt humphrey bogart gets a chance to take center stage here with intriguing results with no name supporting players rises to the occasion by taking charge in the confines of the radio offices and runs the show as if it was his own in an interesting bit of characterization he expresses his by crossing his hands over his head by a half dozen years a similar effect we'll see him do in casablanca for bogart fans it's a genuine treat to catch an unexpected nuance like this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821572303771973 Review: this of the classic musical sweeney todd does not do the production justice but is still quite enthralling br br firstly the most enjoyable aspect of this version is the production design from the multi set to the startling then the staging is excellent right down to the slashing br br the main failing here is in the performances people give oh they're believable all right but it is quite frustrating when nobody seems to be hitting their cues on time in a song as fast paced as say kiss me in fact the actress playing is not only off tempo to a dismal degree but also slightly off key and angela slightly overdone cockney accent is a bit irritating one more thing too what exactly is so bad about judge performance of that it is banned from the american theatre but not the cannibal anthem a little priest br br otherwise this is an excellent production it's a thrill to watch people do what they love and i'm not even talking about meat pies with a twist Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5094549059867859 Review: george hearn really went all out and over the top which in this case was great i've heard the version but it was too tame george was great in that character very expressive br br angela lansbury was perfect for the part she gave a great performance she gave the mrs a great devious and comical personality which balanced out the dark story br br i love the dark humor when angela lansbury sings her songs as well as her physical expressions and the angry emotions of george hearn in his songs of rage vengeance and distress br br i've watched this play 20 times since 1985 when i saw it on pbs i bought it on video after copying it in 1985 on my own when it came out in 1990 and i definitely bought a copy of the dvd when it came out in 2004 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763420820236206 Review: i saw this play on showtime some years back in the comfort of my home and when the final note was struck i wanted to jump off the sofa and give the production a standing ovation as it was i shed a tear that it was such a bunch of fantastic performances and songs for my birthday my kids bought me the vhs version as well as the cd of the play with in the todd role br br i've shared the play with many some finding the subject a bit sick but none having anything but praise for the songs br br i've always loved the interplay in songs with angela lansbury and george hearn as well as hearn and edmund as judge br br i must own the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864342212677002 Review: stephen sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street opened on broadway on 1 march 1979 with and angela lansbury in the leading roles although it swept virtually every award imaginable the box office fell short of expectations and the original production ended its run at performances fortunately however the play then went on tour and along the way was captured on film the result is a remarkable capture of the play featuring george who replaced and lansbury in a close of the original broadway staging br br there is however a flaw simply stated stage plays do not film very well for a performance that works well on the stage must fill the theatre and is therefore very very large and when placed on film such performances often seem slightly static aggressive or both sweeney todd is no exception seen on film it has a stand and sing quality and while both and lansbury seem to have their performances for the sake of the camera such is not the case with betsy as joanna her larger than life performance reads on film as frantic and her extremely operatic voice feels out of place when contrasted with the voices of the overall cast br br taking this stage play on film effect into consideration however this really is an exceptional performance of a unique and comic musical in the operetta style lansbury is astonishing a mixture of silliness stupidity and cunning malice while truly owns the role of the psychotic barber whose clients go to their graves impeccably shaved the overall cast is quite fine and although the film does not let us see quite enough of the set there is enough on display for it to be impressive and the music who can argue with what most consider finest work the story itself is extremely well known particularly in england in thomas cobbled together several urban myths for a short story he titled a string of pearls within a year or so it was adapted to the stage as sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street and in an era that knew little of copyright law variations of the play were soon playing all over england each one however was more or less the same sweeney todd a barber kills the men who come to him for a shave mrs his associate them up into pies and feeds them to an unsuspecting public the sondheim version is specifically based on a 1973 version by christopher bond br br the story is very grand with a lot of blood bodies dropping down and grotesque humor at the same time however the music lyrics and subplot of an innocent in the clutches of evil open out the subject to numerous lyric charms one would not expect lyrics are often ironic but never more so than here he a great deal of wicked satire re industry and capitalism along the way and certainly one cannot fault the strange yet victorian elegant of his complex music br br like the concert version starring and patti this particular film also provides us with several selections that were cut from the 2007 tim burton film version most particularly the opening attend the tale of sweeney todd which runs like a thread throughout the play it is also in my opinion considerably more comic than the film which tends to comedy in favor of a still greater show of blood whatever the case if you are a fan of the story this is the legendary broadway show on tour and it is a knock out recommended br br gft amazon reviewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760600924491882 Review: televised in 1982 from a los angeles production this is probably the finest example of a filmed stage musical you are likely to encounter issued on dvd in 2004 in a remastered digital transfer it is quite stunning hearn and lansbury give the performances of their lives and the rest of the cast are quite obviously caught up in the electricity generated of course it is music and lyrics that make this possible if anyone doubts that he is one of the greats of the american musical form listen to this the sets are stark as the plot and clever in allowing the swift scene changes required and the cameras catch the action without the fact that this is a stage production a central move able and revolving platform is mrs pie shop with the shop upstairs around it are various and moving stairs to allow the rest of the action to take place the brutal tale of injustice leading to revenge murder and mayhem is liberally spiced with dark humour and comic moments sondheim does for barber shops what hitchcock did for showers an important work in american musical theatre is here given an electrifying performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9189704060554504 Review: well i'm not the world's biggest sondheim fan so although i have the cast album and i've listened to it a few times i've never actually seen this show performed and i haven't seen the tim burton movie version either i felt like i wanted to see something more faithful before i see the burton one and give it a chance just as a movie this version isn't a movie at all it's a filmed play with some of the original members of the cast including most importantly angela performance as this is one of those performances that's just like a into the heart of the magic of broadway and theater itself she must have had so much fun with this role sweeney todd himself isn't played by who did it originally but by george hearn hearn does a fantastic job his voice isn't quite as good as but he seems to play it a bit broader br br the only problem i had really was with the character as played by betsy and to some extent her lover anthony as played by voice can't sustain high notes but i wasn't entirely sure if that was maybe supposed to be the point since i'm not hugely familiar with this play more importantly i'm not sure if the story of sweeney todd really holds up enough weight to sustain some of the music but thankfully the whole thing doesn't seem to have been taken too seriously by its creators as a and a bit of comedy in the vein of grand it's quite enjoyable i don't feel like it's as significant a piece of work as company and into the woods or some of his other shows some of the music is quite spectacular but at other points it seems to exist in a world outside of the show br br i won't say a whole lot about it here because this is a film website and this is really not a film but just a play that has been shot on film there were maybe 3 or 4 scenes where they moved the camera around but that was it people will want to see this because it legendary performance which deserves its legendary status because it's a hilarious and insightful performance george hearn can be proud of his version of sweeney as well this would be a good film to show children over the age of 5 or so to get them interested in musicals because the blood and cannibalism will really surprise them seeing a performance filmed so expertly and so faithfully makes me wish that more efforts like this had been made over the years with musical theater because i prefer shows from the 20s through the 50s to these later era affairs sweeney todd is an exceptional show from its era however miles and miles above the al madness Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.900279700756073 Review: i first remember bumping into this from the zucker brothers and jim back in the early days at comedy central back in those days the 90's their programming consisted of benny hill reruns and the original mst3k complete with bearded host br br capt frank drebin played by the stone faced dead pan leslie nielson is a process created first from the of various stereotypical police television show protagonists think meets the show boiled in a full of well known police television show plots and scenarios this is 3 times to produce the most pure policeman every made forget about simon pegg in hot for now save it for later frank drebin is clueless at most times a terrible driver a terrible shot macho yet sensitive and vulnerable he is a master of the police investigative a k a ask johnny the old shoe shine boy this does not make him a bad cop cops get lucky also capt drebin notice he's a captain here has perfected it along with his partner and the rest of force perfectly parody the police drama over the course of 6 golden episodes br br the show is a treasure of hilarious dialog and quotable quote most of the sight gags are a bit dated and silly the magic never came from the sight gags however at its core was a nonsensical and straight faced conversation and activities in the foreground with crazy things occurring in the background the movies can best be described as 90 minute of the best gags from this series think of monty and now for something completely different br br if you liked airplane 1 2 naked gun 1 2 3 or top secret then you will definitely enjoy this br br i always liked the series better than the movies even though i saw the movies first why 2 words no o j Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9115865230560303 Review: attend the tale of sweeney todd the strangest most off putting but most wonderful broadway musical it is chilling funny and moving all at once through most memorable and incredible score and sharp performances george hearn is incomparable in the title role bringing a strong voice and dead on no pun intended impersonation of the legendary demon barber while angela lansbury provides the comic relief as she cheerfully grinds up his victims into meat pies if you just allow yourself to enjoy it sweeney todd is a real treat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797505140304565 Review: i saw this version about a decade ago and have been looking for it ever since i just recently found an original vhs version and purchased it for 00 sounds crazy but if you like me consider it as one of the best the broadway musical stage has ever produced you wouldn't even think twice br br why it's just a little over paying for a broadway ticket today i really hope they re release this in dvd form soon it's a piece of musical theater that screams to be seen by all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.799731969833374 Review: not having seen the 1936 version of this story i cannot offer any comparison there i can however state that stephen musical treatment of this story is absolutely genius only sondheim could come up with music and lyrics that are stellar in their own right yet perfectly suited to the very bizarre subject matter if anyone needs an explanation of what a dark comedy is they should see this and dr strangelove as well when mrs goes from having the worst pies in london to a business with high acclaim we aren't talking soylent green but the ingredients are similar particularly brilliant is the song where mrs her idea to mr todd even in the introductory number the line they went to their maker impeccably shaved gives a great indication of the premise the drama and the comedy to come outstanding Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7613179087638855 Review: i viewed my videotape last night for the first time in at least ten years i found the work itself and the performances just as gripping as they were in my memory george hearn of course was the master of the role of sweeney there is never a touch of in his determination to wreak vengeance on those he believes caused his wife's death and his daughter's disappearance at least not until the end when he discovers that his thirst for revenge has led him to murder his wife angela lansbury on the other hand creates a more complex portrayal as mrs she understood that sondheim wanted that role to be something of a comic counterpart to sweeney and even brings some tenderness into her courtship of sweeney and her of the boy tobias for those with long memories this performance takes one back to her debut performances in the picture of dorian grey and long before murder she wrote only a year ago i saw the musical at lyric opera of chicago with current opera superstar as sweeney others have commented on the operatic quality of the score my conclusion is that sweeney works better with actors who can at least handle the vocal lines than with opera performers who have limited acting skills as a final note i commend the performer who portrayed tobias with his mixed loyalties and confusion about what is going on around him it seemed appropriate that he had virtually the last word Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188821911811829 Review: i can't get over the quality of the score the book and the performances this is the first production i've ever seen of sweeney todd so i have no others to compare it to but the impact is so strong i just can't imagine anything better br br first there's the music take act ii during which sweeney anthony and sing an interwoven vocal line incorporating the melodies from three songs it's like a bach in that sense just a masterpiece of composition and the underlying chord structure and are so perfect a little bit of melancholy a little bit of a little bit of yearning all expressing these three points of view br br then the lyrics the rhymes are so clever the rhyme schemes sometimes seem random but they always add up at the end the dvd which i watched has closed captions and these are for appreciating the dialog and the lyrics sondheim deserves a literary award for his poetry alone br br finally the performances i can't imagine anyone better than george hearn why haven't i heard of him before his singing alone is masterful but the range of his acting is simply amazing angela lansbury totally surprised me the song about you and me down by the seaside who could do it any better her timing is flawless pitch is perfect every beat of the score is accounted for and this achievement in is her utterly delightful comic delivery br br it's a dark tale but i found it to be sweet at times and the tune to continues to play in my head Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751788973808289 Review: the genius that is stephen sondheim was never more prominently displayed as it was in his 1979 musical thriller sweeney todd a gothic gory grisly yet delicious musical concoction about a demented barber who returns to london to exact revenge on the evil judge who not only had him permanently exiled from london but who is also raising his daughter as his own and plans to marry her to shield her from all the evils of the world the barber finds love sympathy and assistance from a lonely pie shop owner who has her own agenda where todd is concerned this musical rocked broadway and won nine tony awards including best musical and best actress in a musical angela lansbury the production was filmed in its entirety in 1982 with angela lansbury recreating her broadway role as mrs the daffy pie shop owner who finds a practical use for the heads that todd makes out of george hearn who replaced on broadway is electrifying in the title role so much so that you have to wonder why he wasn't originally cast in the role lansbury and hearn are riveting from start to finish and commit 100 to their ghoulish characters aided by a first rate score probably the closest thing sondheim has written to an opera lansbury shines on the worst pies in london and by the sea george hearn stops the show with epiphany and is also compelling during pretty women a duet he sings with judge the man he has sworn revenge on is impressive as antony the young who rescues todd and falls for his daughter betsy is a little over the top as and really pushes to the point that during green and bird she actually drives her voice off pitch during a couple of moments the rest of the cast is first rate especially edmund as judge who gets to perform in this production which was cut from the original production and ken as toby whose gorgeous tenor fills the auditorium on not while i'm around but it is breathtaking musical score by stephen sondheim and the mesmerizing performance by lansbury an especially george hearn that makes this night of gothic musical theater an experience that stays with you long after curtain call not for all tastes but if you're game and have strong heart sweeney todd is a joy for all music theater lovers and a must for fans of stephen sondheim and angela lansbury Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707184433937073 Review: last year i fell in love with the tim burton's version of sweeney todd so i wanted to check out the other versions of this musical and i found this one at the library though i think burton's is best probably because i like film a lot better than theater this is still a great production of the story i haven't seen any of the other versions but i am trying to get my hands on them br br after seeing johnny depp as todd it's hard for me to imagine anyone else in the role but george hearn does a fantastic job angela lansbury is great as always and all of the singing is fantastic i found myself singing along this is a play you won't want to miss but try and see it before you see the film version so you won't have a biased view like me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732769727706909 Review: i own this video as well as the concert version of the musical with patti and george hearn with the san francisco symphony orchestra george hearn is fantastic in my book as are angela lansbury and the composer stephen sondheim this musical is operatic in scope and shows much ingenuity in composition i certainly hope that this vhs becomes available on dvd performance is sympathetic the one annoying performance is the young woman who sings the role of joanna i believe this performance was at the dorothy chandler in los angeles rather than on a broadway stage and am not sure that the minimalist set was utilized in new york as it was in this production but i found the being dragged across the stage to be quite effective to portray the streets of london i highly recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583675265312195 Review: sweeney todd is in my opinion one of a few perfect musicals like my fair lady and west side story it has a wonderful intelligent score it offers the two leads and several supporting characters interesting roles it has a timeless theme revenge it has a good deal of humor and is just as powerful when presented simply or on a grand scale br br sweeney todd tells the story of a simply wronged man during the industrial period in england it shows inhumanity to man how in own words there are two kinds of men there's the one staying put in his proper place and the one with his foot in the other one's face in an effort to correct the wrong that was done to him mr todd devices a plan to seek revenge with the help of mrs who owns a meat pie shop under mr barbershop they set out to have those above serve those down below br br i was fortunate enough to have seen the original broadway version eight times six with and lansbury the other two with hearn and i saw the revival with bob and beth and several other concert versions br br while the technical aspects in this production are lacking to say the least i believe that this filmed production version is the best lansbury and hearn were the two best in these roles and they have a wonderful time playing off of each other br br very good supporting work by ken and edmund although betsy and as the young lovers have absolutely no chemistry and are basically unwatchable br br 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697348475456238 Review: the story of sweeney todd evokes memories of the work of classic writers like charles dickens and more contemporary writers like edward gory as a musical it naturally becomes more like the musical les both deal with the grim effects of poverty in the industrial revolution and the breakdown of organized society but this musical is different from les mis in one very important aspect stephen sondheim the songwriter who can adapt to any style to be sure he's had his successes and failures but one thing about his shows you can always count on they will be something unique who would have thought someone would write a musical about a barber who people's throats and makes them into meat pies sondheim did and he did it marvelously the entire show is set in a factory to suggest the ever present catastrophic effects of the misery of those at the bottom of society and this serves the needs of the show perfectly the and are moved throughout to suggest streets and and bridges techniques are borrowed from and with the visual and set changes then to top it all off cast the great angela lansbury as the gruesomely practical and humorous mrs and george hearn with his operatic voice as the murderous todd and you've got yourself a stellar musical vehicle the rest of the cast moves smoothly through the clichés of the love story perfectly except for and who sound a bit too forced if the and from the broadway show could be here it would be perfect hearn acts while he sings more than on the album and the accents don't sound as forced here through it all score never fails to the dark seriousness of the story as i said he can adapt to any style in he imitates the '30s '40s style of in pacific he captures the subtle art of asian music into the woods knocks off the 32 bar disney style songs and assassins covers a history of american music here however he does wonders in making his score distinctly english from songs to operatic and to society to gilbert sullivan style patter and yet still the show remains deadly serious even though it provokes more laughs than any musical comedy in it still is a grim warning on the evils of taking revenge here is where this movie makes a mistake in cutting the solo in which he himself out of guilt for his crimes without it the judge is just a conventional villain and this movie's point is that there are no straight villains both todd and the judge learn too late the horrors of having to accept responsibility for their actions and todd loses everything in his obsession this is well brought out by the chilling reprise of the grim yet rollicking ballad of sweeney todd ending the show with todd and rising from the grave to tell us that the end is the same in a world full of vengeance only vengeance attend the tale of sweeney todd he served a dark and a vengeful god to seek revenge may lead to hell but everyone does it and seldom as well as sweeney as sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779555201530457 Review: the creative team of jim david zucker and jerry zucker had their roots in improvisational theatre in madison wisconsin i believe it was they had a group called fried or something similar they put a bunch of their set pieces onto celluloid fried movie' 1977 which was long irreverent sophomoric and really funny br br they followed up with the very popular airplane 1980 which really put them on the map in it they took some rather well known veteran actors in robert stack and especially leslie nielsen and putting them in prominent roles proceeded to parody every cliché of every aviation film since the days of john wayne's production of the high and the mighty 1954 pockets stuffed with cash and now having been noticed the trio worked out a deal with television and the american broadcasting company tv network to do a half hour comedy spoof of the nearly countless police crime drama show that have come and gone on our television screens over the years remembering the fine job that mr leslie nielsen had turned in on airplane he was cast in the lead br br as sgt lt captain frank the rank switch being one of their comic bits he over a great series of puns sight gags non and overblown police crime clichés all of these strung together by some seemingly standard scripts added to this is overly dramatic opening narration voiced over information the visual printed info they always used this in giving the title of the episode titles where voice and printed titles never matched br br they had a great musical score which even though being somewhat exaggerated would have passed as theme and incidental music in a straight drama the musical score the opening titles and format of having the episodes divided into act i act ii epilogue etc were all part of obvious but affectionate of q m quinn martin productions they even had the same announcer as did the real q m 's br br one thing that this all too short of a series did not have was a technically audience laughter and boy they sure didn't need any phony the nature of the spoof was such that it demanded the viewer's close almost attention and that proved to be the ultimate reason behind police downfall br br in regards to the series cancellation an abc executive explained that the episodes called for too much attention on the part of the viewer so isn't that what one would want br br so after only 6 wonderfully wacky hilarious episodes off to the afterlife of series cancellation went police squad only to be reborn in the naked gun trilogy made for the big screen in movie houses once again they did quite well at the box office oh well tv's loss is cinema's gain thanks to you mr idiot tv exec br br the high and mighty was produced by the duke's own productions and released by warner brothers it was unavailable for quite a number of years and finally mr wayne's family made arrangements to release it to television and to video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622936248779297 Review: the dresser is a small but absolutely wonderful film brilliantly acted by albert finney and tom courtenay how in the world this tiny film attracted enough attention to garner five major academy award nominations back in 1983 is a mystery to me but it's nice to know the academy can be guilty of a display of good taste every once in a while of course they gave the award that year to terms of after all they don't want to be accused of showing too much taste br br albert finney is a drunken shakespearean actor in a production of king lear tom courtenay is the man who works double time behind the scenes to keep this actor in front of the it's both hilarious and to see character with attention and affection only to see his efforts utterly and dismissed even up to the very bitter end finney and courtenay work wonders together and though finney gets the moments he does get to recite shakespeare after all courtenay is the heart and soul of the film br br grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968887209892273 Review: i saw sweeney todd on broadway in 1980 it starred george hearn and featured most of the other cast principals who appeared in the national touring company production which was for tv in los angeles in 1982 last night i watched the new dvd release of the los angeles production although i have owned the videotape for many years the production and the performances could have hardly been better but the original age showed because both the audio and video quality are below modern standards even on a newly pressed dvd nevertheless i still give it 10 out of 10 because of the greatness of the work and george and startlingly wonderful performances even today my most memorable recollection from a live musical theater performance has to be rendition of these are my friends you'll drip Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748690724372864 Review: i own a copy of this film and have always loved it i comment here however because i saw the pbs presentation of a concert version of sweeney todd earlier this week that production was put on by the san francisco opera and starred george hearn and patti in the early '80s hearn replaced as sweeney had won the tony for his performance i saw hearn and angela lansbury who also won the tony for her performance as mrs perform sweeney on broadway they must have made the film at about the time i saw the show to this day the most moving moment i can ever remember in the theatre occurred when hearn sang these are my friends these are my friends see how they my arm is complete again br br performance in the san francisco opera production convinced me that he has lost nothing in the nearly twenty years since i first saw him perform the piece on broadway and later in the film what a talent he is sympathetic funny and scary all at once and he can sing boy can he sing all of this reminded me of how terrific the film is highly recommended ten out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876790642738342 Review: there are no flaws in this production perfectly entertaining fun and worthy of respect br br this is what theatre is all about definitely not for the very young but slightly older kids will get a great kick out of seeing it and can be introduced to theatre this way br br astounding and amazing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854612946510315 Review: though the video technology may be dated this classic musical play now on dvd is the best version of most important and polished work on broadway if you've never seen sweeney todd then you must buy this dvd i saw this production in november 1980 at kennedy center in washington and fell in love with a pre murder she wrote angela lansbury subsequently i tried to find any and all of her work among them movies the harvey girls the picture of dorian gray manchurian candidate mame dear world and gypsy and many more the rest of the cast is flawless too all in all this wonderful dvd gives us the definitive version of opera Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98201584815979 Review: even if you're not a theatre person i highly recommend that you see this based off of a play of the same name by christopher bond which in turn had been based off of an old london legend sondheim did a wonderful job bringing it to the musical theatre stage the score is just amazing by far best and probably one of the best scores written for a musical ever the show was cast extremely well my only complaint being of betsy portrayal of it s good mind you and she's a very versatile actress but she just doesn't sing and bird too well but other than that it's all phenomenal angela lansbury made the role of mrs and she just does it so well george hearn was a good replacement for in the title role and ken gives a great performance as tobias the ending will give you chills top marks for a wonderful show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913205504417419 Review: i have only praise for this film from start to finish it captured the brilliance of stephen musical i am not a big fan of musicals most of them are very overdone this one however changed my mind i am an actor myself and have played sweeney and i know how hard this role is george hearn gave a stunning masterful and rounded performance worthy of the highest awards that we can give him he won an emmy and that's something everything he does he turns to gold he is so good it will blow your mind why he's not in films winning oscars lansbury is also very good and very funny sara woods is creepy and wonderful as the woman all in all a great video pick it up if you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814506769180298 Review: first of all i have watched this show since i was a little toddler and i have always loved it sure maybe i didn't understand it when i was that young but i still enjoyed it and now that i have been able to understand it for several years i love it even more the score of this musical is the most wonderfully detailed score i have ever heard every note is perfect i don't even need to hear the singing to enjoy it br br moving on to this particular production this is magnificent of course no one could play mrs besides angela lansbury and she does it perfectly and she should she has been playing this part for several years george hearn is absolutely brilliant the best sweeney todd i have ever heard he has a wonderful voice yet he can throw his voice so well his epiphany is incredible as you can tell by the audience's reaction to it the judge toby antony and are also so wonderful in their roles everyone is perfect well i still have to fast forward through green finch and bird she just doesn't sing that song well at all br br this show can be appreciated at all ages but it is not always accepted i am not your typical middle aged theater lover i am only 15 years old yet sweeney todd has given me a greater appreciation for music than i have gotten from any other musical Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9108808636665344 Review: dark and bleak sets thrilling music that cuts through your spin like or razor a perfect cast lead by broadway greats hearn and lansbury this is exciting theatre flawlessly transferred to the small screen sondheim is the most talented songwriter of our age and todd is his masterpiece from the opening ballad to the darkly humorous act i finale a little priest where and todd about the victims that will wind up in their meat pies this play never ceases to thrill excite and satisfy betsy also excels as even she as the plays seems slightly mad edmund turns in a bravado performance as the corrupt judge who after and is the subject of vendetta lansbury and hearn command the show as only two great actor stars can do other musical highlights include worst pies in london and the act ii opening thats good and that is a title to describe this production Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8673811554908752 Review: there is a solid group of people that have lives like this girl going through the process at school the parental absence at all important in lauren school search provide interviews only and draws the interviews with them at below quality review that in 30 minutes four years of high school the incident of anger in her mother obviously block a mothers display of possible physical abuse of her or her disabled sister at one time or another thus her mother's truer involvement in family losses the daughter lauren really has done something big trying to make her mother fulfilled and then that plan itself somewhat heroic in light of the age she is still giving when everyone around her taking on her a heart not yet connected to her head something that age has never had a genuine answer to even to this day her replacement of a significant other not necessarily requiring a father image however a trusted authority nonetheless being imagined if not real a pure cup without a see the movie everyone needs a friend to see through understanding of a world she made hers up on what she knew of life at the time she has all the mental capacity for higher learning though having no friends present for her time makes the ending a tragedy in progress given a bird in a cage not a puppy that would a least get her walking two times a day ideas out of the roof she is under would be the developing on her sidewalk life sad is the looming psychiatric ending how could she be committed at a time when she has proved an important responsibility believe it or not taking of a dog is a better witness than taking care of a bird at this time of her life the symbolic cage of her in a cage is too much mental and self fulfilling of some of her writings within the story the neighbor college freshman is developed just fine he is as developed as the training education will allow for the mental maturity that dwarfs her eternal purpose compared to his fateful i myself eventually just went to the magazine and got a 20 00 degree saying i was an it offered all the education that buying the truth would and independence to skip fecal content run the world or do not get your own home was the college offer who was freeing anyone for superior time for the learning the only sin is not having your pleasure right what fight on that she has been denied an act for life to her love for life what is college a reward for failing high school do you graduate with your class or without it what is the exchange a lifetime of youth with only questions could lead occur w o a question the loss followed as much for good as bad when was she given a mind for sexual intimacy or growth for her good self to be fulfilled why didn't good people treat her with good things if good people do not do good things for good people what is good for she is young pretty and walked on long before personal development is given a winning game her act taken in life with a closed door perhaps the title would be better as christmas doors not Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6160597205162048 Review: at first i didn't think that the performance by lauren was anything but but as her character developed the portrayal made more sense amy seemed too for her role and didn't really tie her daughter's characters together even though it was apparent that her character was with the character played by lauren br br christopher lloyd is a hit as usual and carried off his role to encourage the story line his character development left the audience wondering why he was by the younger characters and could have been accomplished more directly with br br the overwhelming glue to this somewhat vague story line was play by taylor roberts her comprehensive delivery of a simplistic character held the movie together in this pivotal role taylor was able to encourage a realistic family relationship between the characters while acting as the antagonist for all of the other relationships in the film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7750609517097473 Review: after reading over all these reviews i'm very surprised to see that no one has even once noted that this show was based on the 1957 to 1960 nbc cop show m squad starring lee marvin i read reviews comparing it to and some of the quinn martin police shows but if you watch m squad you'll see it was based on it in the late 1958 episodes of m squad onwards you'll see lee marvin who plays lieutenant detective frank get out of his car and then hes shot at and he shoots back the beginning of police squad is basically the same including the jazz music and then lee marvin narrates what goes on im lieutenant detective frank m squad a special department of the chicago police and in police squad leslie does the same im detective lieutenant frank drebin police squad a special division of the police department and so on in one of the m squad episodes there's even the johnny the guy character and in a m squad episode entitled more deadly there's a police squad episode entitled a substantial gift the broken promise which is the same story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9171453714370728 Review: i was surprised to like this movie since i'm from the check your brain at the door and have fun school of film viewing however this film touched my heart i have friends like mentally retarded emily i have friends like evie and i've been in shoes chasing away opportunity out of fear and out of devotion to others br br amy disappointment in her daughters was almost palpable on screen and the awkward moments where she tried to bridge the gap with evie were raw and painful to watch and perhaps i am than most but i never saw the twist with father coming usually i cotton on to those things rather quickly br br my reservations are similar to others posted here i thought christopher lloyd's wonderful sympathetic character a very different role for him i thought was underused what happened to him once he realized what was going on with the poetry would he like james try again second the ending such as it was didn't seem to resolve or accomplish anything i didn't expect the pieces to be picked up and all the ends tied neatly but i felt that i was left at odds with the characters that there was no real healing taking place here or any real efforts at healing being made br br otherwise exquisite and lyrical and disturbing and for some very very true Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8938261270523071 Review: we have a character named evie evie just wants to be a good person she's nice friendly smiles often but is strangely brutally honest evie also has a secret her idiot savant sister has been reciting original poetry which is getting the community excited about the sister writing unfortunately it's poetry while their mother starts being happy again and the boy next door shows his interest in evie evie just tries to figure out what she really wants to do br br what to keep in mind while watching this movie is who evie really is for such a brutally honest person who doesn't mind telling ivy league types that she doesn't respect them it would seem odd that she would be able to pull off a lie for someone so happy and cheerful she's quite emotionless when it comes to certain issues those aren't character flaws they're plot development and they mean a lot more than they at first seem br br mostly this is something of a melodrama a character lies the other characters' personalities propel them through drama as relationships are held at risk but in terms of the writing it's very fresh and bold the acting helps the writing along very well maybe the idiot savant sister could have been played better and it is a real joy to watch br br the directing and the cinematography aren't quite as good they're acceptable and world is in color and light which makes for some very beautiful images but it's not very consistent it's not really so much of a flaw as a result of a low production value but within that same value is some genuine storytelling and a real care for the characters so while it isn't a perfect movie it's certainly an enjoyable one br br polarisdib Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583595395088196 Review: i have had the opportunity to catch this independent film and was impressed with it despite the lack of excitement in the plot the acting was very good by everyone involved amy played the part of a guilt ridden mother who is tired yet well intentioned and determined to make up for her younger daughter's condition yet in the process she has neglected her older sister who is more interested in playing with her savant syndrome sibling and living in a world of escapism br br the men in the movie are very powerful in their secondary roles christopher lloyd in a very understated role shows us why he has such versatility he plays a teacher who is dedicated to his profession and literature research yet starved for a meaningful relationship he and connect very well in their scenes together yet both know nothing more can come from their friendship their wordless goodbye is nothing short of brilliant an acting lesson for aspiring performers br br and in a small role fred savage is fun to watch br br you can tell why this movie was based on a play it's probably very good on stage on screen it's not particularly exciting but it's nonetheless very thoughtful and powerful in its subtleties Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9902024269104004 Review: i very much enjoyed this movie and i think most fans of lauren will too her character is much softer than her role in six feet under and all of the performances are strong i especially enjoyed the way the role of emily a mentally challenged savant was handled despite some other user reviews the role was performed accurately and without cliché by the actress taylor roberts also a standout was fran whose natural ease well the more season veteran actors although the direction hit a here or there it seemed the only problems were with an underdeveloped script what maybe worked well as a stage play didn't hold out quite so well on screen however the lovely cinematography by paul ryan definitely makes up for that as well as the pace of the film which is surprisingly not slow i recommend this movie to fans of six feet under and also fans of plain good acting and cinematography Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942974328994751 Review: the brighton has a traumatic drama in the breast of their family the twenty years old emily brighton taylor roberts is retarded due to a fall when she was one and her mother martha brighton amy blames her for the accident the seventeen years old evie brighton lauren loves her sister and reads poems and stories for emily their father harry brighton john savage a bank lives in the basement with his models of trains and evie mysteriously her interviews for different being rejected and teaches the of her own to emily when martha hears emily repeating the poems she takes notes and shows them to the english teacher stewart worthy christopher lloyd who believes that emily has had a moment of geniuses when only friend james fran reads the notes he immediately the truth about the authority of the but when martha becomes aware she finds the reality of evie a series of revelations br br is a very powerful drama about needy of love and guilty complex the performances are stunning and this is the first work of lauren from six feet under that i see and she is amazing this independent movie is an excellent choice for the viewers that are looking for a refreshing story based on the acting of the cast my vote is eight br br title brazil Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754496812820435 Review: is a fine drama even though they're are some problems with the ending lauren plays evie who is trying to avoid college to make her overworked mother not notice she makes up poems that everybody thinks her mentally challenged sister wrote all the acting is first rate especially lauren and amy they both put in great performances the climax is also very powerful there are only two bad parts first is the character of stewart worthy played by christopher lloyd his part is underdeveloped the other weakness is the ending it goes around in circles which i didn't expect with the 84 min run time besides that the movie is definitely worth watching Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8800221681594849 Review: this film was a huge surprise to me while i watched it at in the big california theatre in san jose it's a musical which normally i don't like but i have to say this one was different robert peters who directed the film and stared in it did such a wonderful job during his q a he told the audience that he only had two other people for his crew most of the dialouge was made up on the fly and he actually made the film while attending another film festival in germany i can't say enough great things about this movie the only bad thing is that you really tend to notice the camera work and it shakes a bit if you happen to come across this film check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9150874018669128 Review: half empty is a hilarious musical about the eternal this case a self help book writer who goes to germany mistakenly thinking he's popular there instead of an adoring audience he finds himself adrift in a world of jaded including the woman who is supposed to be his his attempts to make scenes that are largely to one great encounter after another when he is verbally abused by nihilistic musicians gruff gangsters etc in time he manages to win over his her heart and her mind but his own world view is shaken when his hero a much more popular self help writer turns out to be not quite what he seems the action is punctuated by several musical numbers br br we saw this at the film festival in oklahoma city and were blown away this is a really funny inspired small scale indie production you could quibble about a few technical things like the lighting which is a bit dark but the piece is funny and inspired enough that you can't care too much if were writing today the character would be a self help writer Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5789341926574707 Review: had the fun pleasure of viewing a new independent film called half empty i usually go out to the local cinema with my husband and feel as if we are held captive to the latest sequel or prequel that hollywood throws at us this was different and surprisingly – so much more entertaining than anything hollywood spends millions advertising when my husband and i go the movies we go to be entertained – and half empty did just that and the film did so in a smart manner that made me feel as if my trip to the movie theater was worth it it is a funny human and surprising sometimes musical story that cleverly entertains in its simplicity i especially enjoyed the scene with the 4 men singing in harmony in the bathroom it is almost like an operetta that particular scene reminded me of a scene in phantom of the opera when 4 of the performers did not just i e they sang against one another in a friendly i am not a film but this film was more enjoyable than any other major studio film i have seen lately it is silly funny entertaining and amusing completely enjoyable – which is what i expect from movies but rarely do they deliver like half empty Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7123910188674927 Review: this film explores if not creates a whole new genre with perfect hilarity truth fun talent and circumstance that make for magic br br from creative musical numbers to off the comedy that incorporates actors at their very best if i hadn't have known better i would have thought there was an elaborate script here br br what you get a mighty wind meets conversations with god meets something so fresh and new and delightful that it becomes it's own entity br br peters and fell both give stellar performances and reel you in immediately the rest of the cast is also phenomenal there are no small parts only small actors and everyone involved here should be on the back taken out to dinner and be considered for an oscar br br well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9600194692611694 Review: police squad 1982 was a funny show that ended too soon but i guess it had it's run before it got too repetitive and unfunny like so many american television shows the geniuses behind this funny show were the team of zucker and zucker every since his straight act in the comedy hit airplane leslie nielsen has found a new career as a comedian in this short lived t v series he had the chance to play the straight man in a wacky comedy once more the bizarre titles to each episode gave away the ending but lt leslie nielsen got into so many weird cases that they have to be seen to be believed br br bad they never released this on d v d if a show needed to be re released it would have to be this one a whole new generation is waiting to see this show br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9411110281944275 Review: for anyone who has ever sought happiness half empty is a must see this original cross cultural musical comedy has hilarious numbers which make the producers seem boringly staid writer bob patterson puts his soul into sharing his thoughts on life wisdom and happiness even inspirational comments on index cards as his girlfriend spills her heart out ending their relationship when his book on happiness north star finds zero success in the states his send him to germany for a book signing tour while explaining their decision to bob the erupts into a rousing song which would make monty python proud from his arrival in hamburg complete ignorance of the german language leaves him at a distinct however he soldiers on of his hosts true feelings towards him until a wildly devoted fan arrives and changes everyone's reaction toward him br br the original songs propel the film often describing the subtext of the story in side splitting precision the cast led by robert peters exhibit an dry sense of humor and inhabit their characters as if they were not acting see it for a case study of how good intentions are totally irrelevant how merciless americans abroad are viewed how little reason it takes to burst into song and above all for a silly entertaining unconventional laugh Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8792752623558044 Review: this is a great movie too bad it is not available on home video Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4608941972255707 Review: one of the funniest films i ever saw in the theater back in the early '70s and sadly it's only been on tv a few times since this movie should be released on video it's sellers at his best as a crooked hospital great cast great movie if anyone has a good vhs copy i'd love to buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883155822753906 Review: hilarious sellers at his funniest a shame you can't get this on video or even see it on tv anymore i'd love to get a good copy somewhere maybe it's tied up in court on some legal issue but a truly hospital farce with sellers as crooked Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9422200918197632 Review: this is one of peter best movies why is it never shown on tv or movie theaters will it ever be released as a home movie is it too for the medical field i would love to see this movie again i would like my son who is a doctor to see it laughter is the best medicine and peter sellers is the best doctor for this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9718658924102783 Review: i'm having as much fun reading the user comments as i did watching the movie it seems that this is the classic either love it or hate it movie and i have to say that i not only am on the love it side i'm going on a limb to say it this my favorite movie ever thank heavens i found it in the first place almost impossible to find i was lucky about ten years ago to record it off a late night channel of course my liking of sellers may make me a bit biased but i can't see how anyone with a cornball dry sense of humor like me can not be in love with this flick the plot is great but perhaps as a previous poster said maybe the reason why it's not a widely known movie upset the medical field the acting is great i can see why some may say the acting was horrible but that's what made this movie so great it's total tacky ness and the humor is gut busting i'm proud to say i have watched this film no less than about 20 times and have pretty much every line memorized this film is genius Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9052940607070923 Review: i saw this movie in a theater while on vacation in pablo co i had just quit my engineering job at a hospital i consider the script to be a exaggeration of the real type of stuff that goes on in hospitals br br the idiots that put it down on production value don't get the point and probably have never been and never worked in one for sure billy jack same era was very poorly produced but had a significant social comment and was a very good movie with a real social message br br i have ever since been looking for this movie this is the first site i have found where it get mentioned Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1556294709444046 Review: it has been since 1972 that i saw this movie and i still remember it as one of my favorite all time movies i would buy a copy if it were on dvd and it is too bad it isn't you would think that anything starring peter sellers would be brought back much better than being there and as good as the pink panther series had a small part for such a well endowed performer she is bonus in this movie i think the medical field may not appreciate this film as it really makes fun of the profession and it also makes one appreciate that sellers was never available to treat them as his bed side manner sucked as well did his analysis of urine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723591208457947 Review: i remember seeing this film in my late teens or early twenties on tv probably hbo i watched it with my parents a brother and a few friends since that was about 30 years ago i don't remember a lot of the story i do remember that the entire group of us watching agreed that this was the funniest movie we had ever seen when it was over our hurt from so much laughing my dad worked at a hospital so that made it all the better br br every time i see the party in the tv listings i look to see if this one is there too to my dismay it never is although i loved the party i feel this one is funnier peter sellers was great as a crooked hospital why it's never been released on video is a mystery to me it's a classic but it appears that nobody under 35 or 40 has been allowed to see it i'd buy it in a second if they ever release it to dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818295240402222 Review: though often considered peter worst film it is in fact an excellent send up of medical corporate corruption and abuses of power often misunderstood the film is actually a departure from the type of film sellers was best known for satirical farce this film had excellent performances by jo ann and pat morita of happy days and the karate kid movies but was marked by its and total madcap demolition of the medical industry of the day it was ahead of its time 1972 in taking the outrageous path that the monty python crew would take into the cinema some time later as such it was unacceptable to the traditional peter sellers fan who found the more pointed in this humor to be something to which they were presently peter sellers movies are in demand by fans but this effort where does it hurt has by its nature become almost impossible to find Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7901806235313416 Review: the funniest show ever on tv albeit the humor is not for everyone i realize it would have been hard to keep the show fresh if it had ran longer but it's a shame only six episodes were filmed the gags fly rapidly from the opening credits until the very end when you would see drebin and his boss ed pretending to be in freeze frame as the closing credits rolled during which the criminal still moving would see everyone else and try to escape in another episode the building started collapsing around them as drebin and remained in freeze mode br br leslie nielsen was comedic brilliance as frank drebin and the perfect fit for this show … how he managed to keep a straight face through some of this is beyond me because the jokes and sight gags came so often and quick you can watch the episodes a 2nd and 3rd time and catch things you missed the first time if you're like me you can watch them over and over and still find yourself laughing even the jokes that made no sense nor seemingly had any reason to them such as the rex hamilton as abraham lincoln tag line in the opening announcement somehow worked … perhaps they were thrown in there precisely for that reason br br cleverly spoofing the old quinn martin detective cop shows of the 1970s police squad would return from commercial break with the words act two appearing on the screen which was immediately followed by yankees one or some other on the opening credits the title would appear on the screen but the announcer would utter a completely different title my favorite jokes and lines from this series are way too numerous to list but one of my favorites is when drebin asks a down on his luck boxer who has previously fights do you think you can beat the champ the boxer responds i can take him to which drebin responds back but what if he's not a minute later in reference to the small dingy apartment drebin tells him i'm going to help you get out of this sewer the next thing you see drebin is popping up through a cover on the street in another episode drebin and are questioning a bombing flimsy alibi drebin not believing him says alright let's say you did go the movies after a slight pause drebin and the suspect all look at the camera and in say you did go the movies a few moments later when drebin is forced to let the suspected bomber walk free due to lack of evidence he storms away and angrily yells tell that bomber to take off what's seen next is a cop giving the thumbs up signal to a wwii style plane on a runway right outside the building while there were many classic drebin quotes one particularly memorable one was sorry to bother you mrs twice we would have come earlier but your husband wasn't dead then another classic was i'm a … and i'm a when a visibly shaken kidnap victim's father asks drebin what i do i do … drebin in classic deadpan fashion responds back well as i understand it you're in the textile business as i said the humor is not for everyone … many people simply will not get it during the show's brief run i remember the reaction being very mixed some people thought it was absolutely hysterical and one of the funniest things around while others thought it was the stupid and unfunny for me police squad even 20 years later is the funniest thing i've ever seen on tv for younger viewers who enjoy this type of humor but who have never seen police squad because they were too young when the series initially aired i highly recommend i found the six episodes to be even funnier than the subsequent naked gun movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9238319993019104 Review: i cannot understand why this 1971 hollywood production is currently only available through an australian video company but such is the unfortunate obscurity of this peter sellers classic leonard movie guide continues to grant it the same bomb review they gave it in the 1970's with so many scene on display sellers comes through with what may perhaps be his most hilarious role it all begins with his discovery of a patient who at 11 but sellers argues that the corpse is still living due to the fact that the new day doesn't start until noon the final straw for the beleaguered hospital commissioner comes in that very room the do not disturb sign still on the door once he exits the room holding his nose there is a brief conversation with the doctor with him doctor we can't save them all that man was at least 85 commissioner how old was he when he died harold gould plays an inept surgeon who shuts his eyes when the knife digs in richard whose pompous ass reporter in the was in the rear by john wayne plays the patient who exposes the fraud he only came in for a chest x ray until they discovered he owns a house also in the cast on screen and supplying some excellent country music is keith allison former guitarist for paul revere and the raiders who also worked with michael on a few monkees recordings and co wrote court with on the birds the bees and the monkees alas there is some missing footage from this print including a topless sequence with near the end also a scene with actress kathleen freeman who wants to use green to finance her operation who gets locked by sellers in his office never to be seen again in the uncut version he returns to his office to find that she has written in large letters on the wall unfair prick his response you price Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626720547676086 Review: there's a good running bit about the price tag of a silk the bimbo in the office shows off the bargain she got for 22 closeup of tag later mary astor finds the tag in the boss's bedroom proof that bimbo slept with him still later mary astor is about to have an affair with ricardo cortez looks at the price tag of her silk 14 and is reminded of how disgusted she was about the bimbo as well as the fact that she's spent 8 less than the most obvious woman she's ever met it sounds an obvious morality turn but it was well done the film would be stronger if robert character had been played by a more powerful actor he's too low key for a self made salesman and he spends most of the film with his face turned away from the camera and if ricardo cortez had been given more to do than smile ironically both male leads are bland and forgettable and are by the pancake male makeup so popular in this film's era however the mary astor character is interesting appealing and believable behind closed doors is well worth seeing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7498059868812561 Review: i this on turner classic just because it was pre code and sounded interesting when i got around to watching i noticed that the critique gave it one and a half stars on a four star scale i started watching with trepidation even old movies can be bad movies but i quickly got engaged in the story and mary performance as the business brains behind a simple rise to success not a truly great movie too predictable but certainly better than advertised and i would have liked to have seen more of ricardo cortez as the man who appreciates mary but won't give up his wealthy wife i'd recommend giving it a look just to appreciate astor and what a long way we've come baby Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8942843675613403 Review: terrific little film that stars mary astor as a go who works her way up as a struggling paper company but when the owner has to sell for health reasons she comes up with a scheme for the employees to buy the company with a jerk salesman robert as the front even though she is the brains br br of course he becomes a big success and she becomes his executive secretary basically still running everything and teaching him class she loves the dope but he never catches on as he fools around with a string of bimbos she is chased by a married but separated man ricardo cortez who isn't free but when a society gal catches everything goes to hell br br astor is just wonderful as the too smart woman who almost makes a huge mistake after she loses her man is good as the jerk but what does she see in him and cortez is good but doesn't have much to do kitty kelly is good as the sidekick dolores charles is the original owner dale owen is the society babe and edna murphy is funny as daisy br br worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9251549243927002 Review: this is a pretty clever well acted version of the modern 30s woman's fairytale romance in this case she helps the man she loves become head of the company while serving as his secretary and eventually wins his love from a scheming social butterfly interestingly her business sense is shown as subtly parallel to her prowess and the ladies of the office are depicted as the powers behind the throne lifted way above the average by mrs intelligent performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636803269386292 Review: is this a good movie no certainly not but for jolie lovers it's must have her non polished acting and semi nudity scene will please her fans for ages to come the current rating however 3 2 is too low the movie might lack a good storyline and isn't a great sf movie altogether but the acting is good enough and like mentioned before acting is nice and raw the movie is shot very direct with a lot of close ups the scenery is bizarre and last but not least leaving van damme out was a very good choice presumably non of the jolie lovers would like to see her having sex with him this movie has all the potential of becoming a cult movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48002687096595764 Review: this was a pretty good movie that was overall done quite well the idea about mercy won't spoil was original also i think angelina did a good job as one of her first movies the only things i upon were some of the corny fight scenes won't spoil either i liked the first movie and i liked this one as well 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933369159698486 Review: i caught this movie late night on tv and was expecting a low budget campy masterpiece i was surprised with a pretty decent movie angelina unique acting capabilities or should i say lack thereof make her perfect as an android and the other actors while terribly average are at least not terrible br br there is a plot a fairly intricate plot at that involving conspiracies and the lengths a couple one human one android will go to pursue their illegal romance with a big brother type figure and android assassin thrown in the mix the production and sets also were much better than i expected i haven't seen the original cyborg so i can't really compare it to much else granted this film is no blade runner but as a late night futuristic guilty pleasure its worth a watch Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4398530423641205 Review: this sci fi great fortunately has little to do with the first one elias jack palance play good roles angelina is hot and gets naked billy drago appears in this and is cool as usual a cameo by ole helps make this a very enjoyable movie with good acting and a decent budget Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9251607060432434 Review: i was just looking at the 100 bottom movies according to imdb users seeing if there was anything to review that i haven't yet and i found this little screen gem one of those occasions when you see a movie ranked as one of the worst and you just have to be one of the few that actually likes it darn well i guess i will get ridiculed and spat upon here but for me this was a pretty good flick when i saw it it has been awhile however i remember it used to come on hbo late at night and i watched it two or three times and i haven't seen it really since and i would love to watch it again now knowing jolie was in it the story follows a cyborg and a guy trying to escape the clutches of this corporation and some bounty hunters after them i think that is basically all there is to it throw in a few scenes with jack palance and we have our movie some good action here and there and some blood and violence as well there is also a love story at play as well as the female cyborg and the guy who trained her to fight kind of fall in love with each other the dialog sometimes becomes rather bad at times and it is by far not a top notch film but for a b movie it is really good i don't know if it was a theatrical release though because it does not seem high quality enough for that but it does make for one of the better direct to videos if it was one of those Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5952563881874084 Review: two years after ' took off jim jerry and david zucker cast one of its stars leslie nielsen in this hilarious television series a glorious take off of old u s detective shows such as nielsen played frank drebin america's answer to it had the same style of humour as ' clever visual gags in the background unnoticed absurdities and recurring characters such as johnny the shoe shine boy who seems to know everything about everything guest stars including william shatner were killed off in the opening credits was the first u s sitcom since to lack a laugh track many have the fact that only six episodes were made but i think it was about right the concept could never have sustained a full 24 episode run five years later made a successful transfer to the big screen when the first of the trilogy was released jim jerry david and leslie had the last laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9572350978851318 Review: i'd like to point out these excellent points in favor of this movie br br 1 angelina jolie sex scene br br 2 foley artist themselves br br 3 plot was quite thick br br 4 dvd does includes trailers and chapter stops br br 5 no animals were harmed in the making of the movie br br 6 homages to blade runner through out the film br br 7 burning trash cans br br 8 funny guy with no legs br br 9 voice overs by jack palance added a real dynamic element to the film br br 10 sage advise for example when you with the devil bring a long spoon br br 11 angelina jolie was only 18 br br to sum it up an evening of entertainment was provided Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8423121571540833 Review: this is one of the best episodes of doctor who ever we have the the cyber conversion units may scare young children and of coarse the doctor doing one of his best acts bravo david tennant good scenes as if it was a movie with thrilling scenes in some streets an invasion on the base and leaving the world different to ours basically a 45 minute movie br br being part 2 of rise of the this would never disappoint with it having a great build up to the final br br the doctor plus an evil enemy master or even is a battle to the death just be careful with young children watching this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9163230657577515 Review: okay so there were the odd hole in the plot you could drive a zeppelin through but how well was the emotional stuff handled it would have been so easy to descend into cheesiness but the writer pulled it off the image of the ex female making crying noises as she it saw her reflection after her emotions is one that will stay with me forever that's twice now the monsters have shown a soft side and been presented sympathetically the previous being the last from series one but by it's worked add to that the other ex female who had been on the eve of her wedding and jackie tyler her husband after she had become cyber and you have a permanent throat lump keep it up Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6218622326850891 Review: beginning where it left off doctor who rose her alternative dad mickey his alternative counterpart ricky and small gang of rebels find themselves at the mercy of this realities version of the this second part of the 2 episode arc feels more like a doctor who episode as opposed to the previous part which honestly felt like more of an episode of the defunct show which granted was a great show in it's own right the arc as a whole was enjoyable enough as i'm one to to the that any who is good who but at the same time it's inevitable that this will be compared to the episode of the previous series and said comparisons would only make this seem like a lesser work as it is i just feel that this story could've been done in one episode remember in the first part of the review i said that these type of stories dealing with alternative realities usually have no lasting repercussions well that's not the case here but what changes overall feels tagged on and not really in keeping with the character br br my grade c Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7337773442268372 Review: age of steel follows up the previous episode rise of the which was excellent in some respects lacking in others had some positive elements the most important being excellent portrayal of the doctor indeed his sort of daft bears to this writer the shadow of tom baker's doctor with his sort of subconscious asides as when ticking off time periods when mickey is holding down the button in the yet brings his own aloof superiority a la doctor as he lets events around him some reviewers and fans whose pieces i've read seem a bit dismayed at having such a young actor portray someone who must by now be over a 1000 old but i disagree doctor does indeed bear the weight of the world on his shoulders as he points out in this episode and one can see this in his almost smug characterization as when he finally confronts the in the climax his world weary eyes rolling sort of attitude is refreshing especially after excellent pseudo working class interpretation of the character more the man of action than fresh faced pseudo best moment is perhaps after the end when he is restoring the with his big goofy baker esquire grin as the re starts here we begin to get a feeling for this new doctor a character who is little more than the average person's different personality facets split up into 13 different people some contradictory some more likable than others yet all forming part of a whole this aside these two episodes were passable but weak the concept of reviving the is much welcomed and they look fantastic but the plot involving a parallel earth where this action takes place doesn't seem to work right true the allegory here of reliance on technology and their need to serve it as the doctor points out is outstanding but this could easily have been placed on contemporary earth or some other weak spots are as others have pointed out the ease with which the doctor and co get out of the tight spots the death ray from the component the seemingly endless array of uses of the my wife laughed when they were using it to burn through the rope ladder at the end she has barely watched who so i had to explain that it was used traditionally as a plot device to the characters from situations from which there is no other escape used here sadly some of the acting was wanting especially mickey who really needs his due and some of the supporting cast was creepy as he needed to be his voice even sounded esquire the score was horrific though with the volume often out the scene overall i found rise of the more entertaining though the second half was passable the build up to what we knew was inevitable plays out well however the resolution was disappointing too many unlikely escapes no development of the supporting cast and not enough tennant in my opinion this new show is outstanding and davies is taking it in a good direction but the dialogue beyond the doctor's needs to be up as illustrate which were pure ham Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2675318121910095 Review: once again doctor who delivers the goods by the bucket load it has humour you're just making it up as you go along yup but i do it brilliantly action monsters in this case still more kick ass tragedy and scare tactics in short just what the doctor ordered pun intended the way that the emotions move from one to the other is done so well that there is no feeling of get on with it so chalk up 3 out of the last 4 episodes that have made you laugh then made you cry and made you go br br in terms of character development this is clearly the for noel mickey and ricky being one of the doctor's companions you know that he will do the right thing and may even suspect the manner that he does it however it is still an emotional wrench when he confirms his future path br br while the rise of the had more of the sinister build up to terror the age of steel is an all out blast like alien compared to aliens both true classics but in different ways can the series keep it up at this level let's hope so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796305894851685 Review: the slightly overlong set up episode of the previous week paid off in no uncertain terms with an episode that hit the heights there was a certain deus ex machina flavour to the resolution of the cliffhanger but it was a good start for all that as is now common with this doctor the moral ethical and emotional considerations of his actions were centre stage they were always there in the classic series but they were a side issue to be glossed over when the doctor was in the heat of battle this even says sorry to a during the battle this episode finally shows mickey embracing the heroic side that had been hinted at in previous episodes his journey from zero to hero is complete and it has been an utterly convincing one with scares humour and scenes that brought a lump to your throat this episode had everything after much consideration i can finally say that the new series the classic series in every single respect coming from a die hard you can get no better recommendation than that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9472020268440247 Review: when i first saw this movie i had thought that it was going to be a terrible upset being directed by first time director liev what i saw in the next minutes completely and utterly changed my mind based on the novel by jonathan everything is illuminated tells the story of a young jewish american collector masterfully played by elijah wood who is trying to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the nazis in wwii he travels to germany and enlists in the help of a 20 something club hitting translator and his grandfather this results in a rigid search across the country and they are determined to find what they are looking for shot in some of the most beautiful countryside in the world everything is illuminated delivers tension between the translator and his grandfather and of the help that jonathan needs to find his quarry there is much religious matter as well as the grandfather refers to jonathan as the jew all in all this is a movie that deals with finding yourself and loving family i give this wonderful if not illuminated movie a 10 out of 10 arjun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741981625556946 Review: before you watch this movie clean your ears take away the make up from your eyes and tell your girlfriend to stop kissing you she doesn't have to this picture will give you both warmth enough to keep your relationship life long enough if you're jew russian immigrant yes what popular movie minority so ever laugh within your memories if you're something else or whatever your are anyway laugh for the bittersweet memory of importance of friendship and family it this movie nothing will seem strange how ever strange it may seem still i'm afraid that few will see this movie because it's not the type of picture people watch when they go to movies but please do it for the humanity and don't forget to get the soundtrack for pleasure Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8519409894943237 Review: being an israeli jew of naturally sarcastic nature as well as a lover of different and independent cinema it always gives me pleasure to see a film that takes a view on the holocaust that's sensitive and respectful while also being original and unusual while i haven't read the book – or for that matter heard of its existence prior to watching the film – and therefore cannot like some other reviewers comment on how they stack up in comparison everything is illuminated gave me great pleasure and i can certainly comment on that br br to label everything is illuminated a holocaust film would be to do it great injustice even though it is undeniably about the holocaust so would it as a comedy or a travel film although it's about a journey and is as exceptionally funny as it is moving everything is illuminated is about jonathan – played to minimalist perfection by elijah wood in the most impressive dramatic performance i've seen him in yet with a poker face that shows nothing and reveals all – a young american jew and an obsessive collector of family and historical artifacts who travels to the ukraine on a journey to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the nazis it's also about alex his tour guide through the ukraine and alex's grandfather what's fascinating about these characters is that in the beginning of the film they look like comic relief to balance out the melancholy nature of wood's character but both alex and his grandfather go through fascinating changes throughout the film and turn out to be at least as important as jonathan in fact boris as the grumpy self declared blind grandfather turns out to be the finest dramatic performance in the film br br aside from the surreal nature of the film and the characters the beautiful mix of original music and russian folk music the sensitive cinematography and the chilling contrast between the beauty of the landscapes and the horrors of history what made everything is illuminated a powerful and moving experience for me was the fact that from alex and his grandfather we get a very different and original viewpoint on this painful subject several excellent films such as the grey zone and downfall have already given us the point of view of the lower rank nazis who are presented as human beings who aren't necessarily fully aware of the moral implications of their actions but are caught up in the reality of the war everything is illuminated presents a point of view rarely treated before alex's point of view is that of a young man who was born many years after the war who sees it as hardly more than cold historical fact who finds himself having to face up to the horrors his own people – and maybe his own family as well – were capable of the change in alex's attitude – and his – towards jonathan towards the holocaust and towards the jewish people in general makes the film a fascinating and original study in character development br br everything is illuminated is a terrific directorial debut for actor liev schreiber and one of the most original and unique films of 2005 it's a highly recommended viewing experience especially or anyone interested in the holocaust and world war ii Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871747493743896 Review: i still count police squad as the absolute funniest tv show of the 1980s somewhere on no less i have all six episodes i knew that a show this good wouldn't last and that i had to preserve it for myself how stupid was abc they were quoted as saying that viewers didn't know that police squad was a comedy because it had no laugh track right when drebin has a line like you take chances just getting up in the morning driving to work or sticking your face in a fan how can that be comedy i've seen every episode at least ten times and still see something new i missed before even the deep backgrounds always have gags ongoing don't miss it if you have chance to see an episode but if you're reading this then you probably already have copies away someplace as i do Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.870261013507843 Review: let me start by saying that liev has gained a ton of respect from me after seeing his directorial debut everything is illuminated anyone who has read the book knows how saturated the story is with nonsensical and hilarious vocabulary by alex along with countless flashback scenes and crazy dreamlike sequences liev took all of this and made it work the movie itself is great the soundtrack the performances the cinematography it all works there is a lot of story missing about the town and its inhabitants but there's only so much you can do with an indie so this part of it didn't bother me too much it's just disappointing that not a lot of people will see this movie or even know that it exists because of the lack of promotion that came with it i didn't even know it was in theatres i didn't know when the dvd came out you'd think that since frodo was one of the main characters somebody at least released a commercial for it i had to see the trailer on my paradise now dvd released on dvd in the spring of to even know that it had a fall of 2005 theatrical release date haha sad really br br anyhow if you stumble across this review somehow because one of your friends read the book and loved it or saw the movie and are recommending that you see it take my advice and watch it it's a very good experience br br 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9923568964004517 Review: excellence seems to come rare in today many consider just two out of the year's best picture nominees to display sense to the movie industry and in is illuminated ' the mark is hit directly br br the film its brilliance with the beautiful setting the scene entry from the beginning you receive a sense of warmth and true family connections and relations between one and another and also the cast is introduced perfectly for elijah wood's character jonathon his sensibility is expressed through holding his dying hand and for the character entitled alex it is easy to see his life in his perspective the true rock star with the cast illuminated at first the story slowly into our minds as jonathon decides to venture to ukraine to meet the woman believed to save his grandfather thus the entire family and from there the story movies slowly yet kept at a fast pace from the contrast of tear dripping drama and laugh out loud humor included in scene by scene every scene br br although the movie itself is rather there are several complaints from other sources commenting about liev inaccurate adaptation of the jonathon novel personally i have never read the novel but any movie especially this movie in particular should not be on whether the of the film matches the storyline of the book but rather how the major concepts from the novel were expressed and exploited through the film just because it may be far fetched from the novel does not mean that this film is no longer a must see it still is br br throughout the film new information the audience's mind very slowly some of these thoughts are never answered and in fact the second half of the movie its entire topic and reason of travel through ukraine onto something different yet rather similar to the original intentions of this film the film does however leave you on a satisfied note yet to the weak hearted souls a tear may be dropped and throughout the film to the people with common sense of humor may just have to laugh from alex and john's fun and ongoing conversations br br i would recommend this film to several different types of people to those whom enjoy movies that share the genre drama comedy for those who have an interest in family connections and to those whom have an interest in subjects and to those insane people who find slapstick as hilarious comedy this movie is not for you and for you whom think that this is a seriously funny and absolutely funny film you are wrong this film shares comedic moments and dramatic sequences and to those whom judge a movie based on their with its novel you may or may not enjoy this film but this film should be taken for much more than whether or not it was close to the book br br all in all is is an ingenious piece of work that will enlighten hearts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9521481394767761 Review: i went to see this because i have some friends in the ukraine but the film moved me beyond what i expected by turning out to be a perfect blend of belly holding laughs alex's strange use of english comedy and bordering on depressing i loved the range it made me want to jump in to an old car and hit the road for the ukraine alex hutz plays his guide part perfectly and provides a great counterpoint to elijah poker faced earnestness the film shows the positive side of humanity when ppl of differing cultures can bond and do the right thing when they feel the sincerity of the situation even when they went into it with notions and prejudices and how this can open up into deeply buried memories there is a lot in this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753259420394897 Review: everything is illuminated is like viewing a fine piece of museum quality artwork it absolutely the emotions through a very broad spectrum jonathan is played with by elijah wood he is in search of his heritage in the ukraine his travels bring him in contact with alex played very well and with extreme humor by eugene hutz his grandfather is the most emotional tie to this film and he is aptly portrayed by boris if one finds little humor in the human characters in this cinema then one has only to turn to a real dog who is called sammy davis jr jr by alex and his grandfather they also call him the seeing eye bitch the cinematography is spectacular the colors are a very important part of the patchwork of the film it is a film worth the time and emotional investment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683305621147156 Review: the movie everything is illuminated comes from first time writer director liev schreiber adapting jonathan first novel the book was ambitious and sprawling its magical realist elements and vivid use of language seemingly impossible to represent on screen the movie wisely attempts less while the end result is not as wildly original as the novel it's still an accomplished movie about a strange eastern european road trip or as one of the characters would have it a very rigid search br br that character is alex eugene hutz a young man who loves american pop culture but can't seem to get the english language straight nevertheless his grandfather russian actor boris who runs a tour company catering to american jews convinces him to serve as a translator for jonathan elijah wood jonathan is investigating his family history and specifically trying to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the nazis more than one family secret gets revealed during their quest br br the movie's jonathan not to be confused with the author of the novel is a semi weirdo who steals his own to add to his collection of family things wood's quiet wide eyed earnest manner works very well in this role hutz makes an impressive debut as the loose alex his are hilarious but he is also able to pull off the character's growing self awareness the dog is very funny as the demented sammy davis jr jr and one of the few movie dogs i've ever seen that isn't cute and precocious br br everything is illuminated eventually puts the holocaust on a human scale asking us to remember it not as a general event but as millions of specific small tragedies reminiscent of a european movie it also the effect of past events on present day young people like jonathan and alex with its original perspective strong performances and some very striking visuals everything is illuminated is great work for a first timer and hopefully schreiber will continue to direct movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840002655982971 Review: this movie reminds me of sunshine of the and not because of content but because it is one of those movies that you don't hear about except through word of mouth or you read the back of the dvd at the video store and think why not needless to say i was pleasantly surprised like the aforementioned films at how good it was and how much i enjoyed it br br best seen with little knowledge of the movie and with only intrigue guiding you to actually watch it also best seen with someone else or if you know someone else that has seen it you will want to talk about it it's a beautiful film that stays with you well after you watch it it's also an intelligent watch that requires little effort into figuring out parts for yourself br br just enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599207043647766 Review: this is a beautiful yet simple movie about one man driven to find an answer an answer he doesn't necessarily need but has structured his whole life around it is it is hilarious it is glorious it is it is delicate and dynamic i say it's genius br br i have read jonathan book everything is illuminated mainly because i heard elijah wood was starring in the movie adaptation and i was just by the characters i laughed out loud more than once and every time someone talks about what it's about i hear the same hackneyed response almost like it's one big long word yet this story is so philosophical it goes deeper than that that conversation about the ring and in case it really gets one thinking suddenly this story from a simple quest to an inner metamorphosis and i find myself looking at things a bit differently now br br i recommend renting this before if ever reading it because the book had many obscene downright perverted stories that were not included in the movie mainly the history of family that was not necessary for the film br br a bit of trivia i heard is that wood's current girlfriend has a cameo in this flick as the drummer in the band that alex arranges to perform as jonathan steps off the train into ukraine br br you spend half of the movie trying to figure out what it's about exactly and what jonathan is about because his character is so withdrawn like a turtle in a shell br br it is magnificent and in my opinion one of elijah wood's best movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8814396262168884 Review: i thought this movie was amazing i was a bit skeptical since i really had no idea what it was about but it was beautiful story i cried a lot and i also laughed out loud br br i think it is very important that there are movies being created that are about the holocaust and how it affects people it only happened 60 years ago i have been to germany and eastern europe and i have studied the holocaust so this film meant a lot to me i think this film did an amazing job capturing this story i wont go into detail i do not want to spoil it but i definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a movie that i know this may sound but will change your mindset on things Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9662294387817383 Review: this movie was one if not the best movie i've seen in the past year i highly recommend it it starts off as a very funny movie but as the film turns into so much more do yourself a favor and see this film i saw a of this movie but i am going to buy it not only for myself but for several true film fans i have the unfortunate feeling this great film will be widely as is the case with so many other non commercial films this is a comedic yet heart wrenching movie it will make you laugh it will make you cry it will make you think and yes you will think about it when its over and isn't that what a good movie is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696575999259949 Review: i saw this last night and voted it an 8 since then it's grown on me and i'd give it a 9 br br the film has at first a seemingly slightly disconnected facade between the first and second the first half is a comedy and there's little hint of the ragged truths of eras life wars religious intolerance that will become revealed in the second half while at first it may be a little disconcerting because it's a slightly unfamiliar narrative sequence on reflection it works br br the acting was good in the role of alex the was especially great br br i've most other user comments and see that some who've read the book are pleased with the movie while there are a few who are not both feelings of course are valid br br for me a retired family therapist and one world believer the film was relevant on two different levels br br the first as history gave a powerful reminder of how commonly happen with and trying to any of those with a different moral value system than our own br br the second was that in demonstrating the first it also revealed something in common to each of us all our families that each of us must go back to our roots to more fully understand ourselves br br t s expressed this exquisitely in the 4th of his four when he said we shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time br br jonathan goes on a fulfilling journey that any of us would find fantastically illuminating to explore and discover our roots what were those people going through then who were they really before when and during the early years before and after we were born etc br br so the film at first gives us the impression of a comedy then shifts to give us a lesson in history and human deficiencies but through all that it also gives us a message about each of ourselves all of us would be rewarded to go back and understand the place from which we first started Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694446921348572 Review: i watched this series after i had seen the naked gun films i found it much better than the films and i thought the films were great this series literally you to the television set in anticipation of the next pun sight gag or funny situation the all night wicker place club i don't think i've ever laughed as hard at a tv series in my life even after seeing the movies first and thus knowing some of the jokes i think its a shame that only six episodes were produced but i agree that the writers would be very hard pressed to maintain this level of comedy for any more episodes overall the series is a must see for those who like puns bad jokes and slapstick sight gags Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9399681091308594 Review: having not read the book i was more open to the fresh interpretation that each director gives to their medium which is film not to the letter of literature on this particular film i was happy that the holocaust that occurred in russia and it's neighboring countries finally received some attention the nazis were particularly cruel to russians and russian jews if you read the and see the built in and nearby regions you will understand this movie and why many kept silent when they should've spoken up br br it was certainly time for this to be and i hope that more stories will come out of this it's high time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9346246123313904 Review: if you've ever been to ukraine this movie is absolutely hilarious from teenagers wearing gold chains listening to hip hop and break dancing on the side to jokes about air bags in cars and in total shock over meeting a vegetarian this movie really captures bits and pieces of ukraine that you would never know unless you went there i spent most of the movie nodding my head and thinking yep that's exactly right it's a lot of fun if you understand russian too because the subtitles just don't always do it justice the actors are so believable and elijah wood does a great job playing a socially inept jewish kid my favorite character is definitely sammy davis jr jr the seeing eye dog who is really a psychopathic border the characters are so eclectic and likable that you believe that they are real people Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.851924479007721 Review: everything is illuminated a young jewish american searches for the woman that helped his grandfather escape nazi persecution while on a cross european tour with some unlikely associates br br liev schreiber makes his directorial debut with a playful angst usually associated with his acting when successful actors decide to sit in the director's chair we usually get a biographical glimpse at the souls beneath the acting mask check we usually get a mishmash of genres check but what we normally do not get is an insightful original film which is credible intelligent and moving br br elijah wood plays jonathan an young boy who collects pieces of life as he goes he is on a mission to find a woman in a photograph the sepia picture bears his grandfather an uncanny resemblance to him and the woman to aid his journey he enlists the help of travel guides that comprise of a hip hop loving break dancer alex eugene hutz his apathetic and grandfather boris and his dog sammy davis junior jr what ensues is essentially a comedy there is an un simple introduction with voice overs alex's is especially funny as he his younger brother on the year 1969 proving how popular he is with the chicks and break dancing thus setting him up as antithesis br br schreiber begins to break down the characters as they progress and the comedy acts as an intentional veil to what is a story about three people linked to the holocaust who do not really know themselves all three hold the film with tenderness and authenticity something schreiber was unlikely to get wrong and as enchanting and fantastical as the film is the horrors that are allowed to crack through i e the past are presented in an almost palatable tone incidental music cinematography which make them all the more unsettling br br as the unlikely group finally find the town they seek they learn of the true atrocities that occurred and find out a lot about who they really are br br elijah wood is as authentic as usual bringing his usual innocence and strength to the screen a resident good in lord of the rings and a resident evil in sin city he plays jonathan with aplomb as he is bombarded with culture shocks and a quest for truth boris as the grandfather also delivers his angst and frustration at the youths with great humour and conviction as his own past is however it is eugene hutz as alex that makes the show the director using that old trade of translation misunderstandings to create and maintain a humour that is actually funny and not gimmicky br br schreiber has delivered an enchanting debut that has both heart and soul the continuous score and beautiful photography creates a fairy tale haze around a story about identity truth and family if there was a complaint it would be the speed at which the film changes direction though this could have been intentional it may not sit well with all nevertheless this is a sterling effort that delivers great comedy and bonding between an unlikely group while another aspect of the horrors of world war 2 in a completely fresh fashion br br chi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364564418792725 Review: i first saw this movie on an alaska flight and have since seen it twice more it simply is and is simply one of the best films in years i found myself having enjoyed it after my first viewing but a little on what had happened after seeing it again a few weeks later things began to fall into place it wasn't confusing just deep in fact the depth of the movie may not be appreciated for a long time for example it occurred to me only after my third viewing that sammy davis jr jr dog is more than just a pet perhaps she's the stand in for his dead wife witness how fiercely he her there is symbolism galore and none of it sappy or indulgent just real the adventure of their trip keeps the story line in perpetual motion and even when they arrive you're not sure if it really was the destination as the movie continues so does the adventure and i got the sense the destination was merely a way point the sound track is fun the scenery compelling and both decidedly eastern block i could go on and on about the deeper meanings within the film but i'm not entirely sure i've discovered all the nuances yet besides it's more fun to tease these out yourself as much as any film can be everything is illuminated has proved to be like a fine wine that with time i highly recommend seeing it twice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981084942817688 Review: in america the jewish jonathan elijah wood collects personal belongings of his family for recollection a few moments before dying his grandmother gives an old photograph of his grandfather with a woman called in ukraine jonathan contacts the odessa heritage a family agency in ukraine to guide him to the location where the picture had been taken to find and together with the alex eugene hutz his grandfather and a weird dog they travel in an old car searching the missing past of family br br everything is illuminated is a strange movie about a weird young man with the compulsive behavior of collecting from his family to not forget them that seeks the past of his grandfather to understand how could be his life if his grandfather had not moved to usa this bizarre vegetarian character meets a dysfunctional family that owns an amateurish travel agency specialized in helping jews to find missing relatives and together they have an almost surrealistic road trip through the country of ukraine the movie begins like a comedy with a sarcastic black humor and ends in a touching and tragic drama recommended for specific audiences my vote is seven br br title brazil uma an illuminated life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834907054901123 Review: spoilers a jewish frodo yep that'll be elijah wood again br br ever since the concluding part of lord of the rings elijah wood as frodo has found it increasingly difficult to get away from that major role playing a football a psychopath and now a young jewish american wood has tried any route he can to escape this now with everything is illuminated he might finally have achieved this playing a role which isn't as radical as other efforts he truly gets to the soul of his character still it isn't like wood does this alone aided by a magnificent adaptation by first time liev schreiber and a wonderful performance by newcomer eugene hutz wood has found a magnificent production to spread his wings everything is illuminated is a magnificent moving piece of cinema br br jonathan wood a young american jew sets out to the ukraine to find the mysterious girl who rescued his grandfather and helped him get to america arriving in the country jonathan meets the all talking all dancing alex hutz and his racist grandfather boris travelling across the country the three slowly learn more and more about the history and relations that alex and jonathan never knew existed br br it's a strange feeling when the film progresses into it's second chapter it is actually divided into four overall the first part whilst occasionally a bit funny is mostly serious and intense so when we are given a brief history of alex and his family in the second part to switch from serious to hilarious is a weird step it doesn't quite work but as the film progresses it definitely learns it's lesson as this mix of humour and sadness finer as time passes br br to the ultimate credit of everyone involved as the story does continue so do we begin to fall for the characters more and more elijah wood is magnificent boris is so intense and strong that it raises questions why hollywood has never properly noticed him most notable of all however is newcomer eugene hutz playing an intensely troubled character hutz is absolutely brilliant he shows the split between his relatives and the real world with almost perfect skill and when his character is communicating with wood you genuinely connect with him on a deeper level without hutz the story is so strong that the film would still be magnificent but with him it hits the next level br br as a debut work for actor turned director liev schreiber the story is also a brilliant piece to start a work of passion grandfather himself an immigrant to america he manages to truly embrace the emotion of the content and by presenting us with some truly beautiful scenery and some magnificent shots he manages to really hit home the final half hour in particular is so beautifully created that it's a challenge for a tear not to form in any viewers eye it is a moving story and with help it becomes even more powerful br br constructed with love from a passionate director everything is illuminated is a beautiful piece a road story with a difference it is magnificently acted and wonderfully written it's a film that everyone should see and it is the perfect way for elijah wood to finally lay frodo to rest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975307285785675 Review: i really liked this movie but the ads i saw implied and one published review actually said that this movie benefits from a light touch that to me is very misleading br br there is indeed plenty of humor eccentric un subtle sometimes somewhat twisted humor the kind of humor i generally find very appealing indeed but most of the humor is the kind that appears conscious at all times of things deeply serious deeply sensitive even deeply painful the movie weaves together themes of past and present perception and truth memory and activity life and death the entire movie is by the history of european anti in general and of the holocaust in particular br br how can humor and horror be combined in the same movie the review i saw suggested that the humor is absurdist i don't think this is the case at all at least not in the common sense instead i think this movie stands in the tradition of much jewish yiddish literature and theatre i don't claim to be any kind of expert in this area but from what i've seen humor is used in this cultural context both as a coping tool for the horribly tragic experiences of this people and also humor is used as a means of recovering the divine for men and women who choose a path of faith rather than a path of either despair or see on the roof for humor used in both ways in this rich tradition br br elijah wood jonathon wood wears horn glasses that really make him look well strange compare sin city when he wore the same kinds of glasses with chilling effect in this movie it's easy to see how the glasses become a metaphor for both his search and for his struggle between perception and truth eugene hutz young alex and boris old alex are both really just wonderful jonathon and young alex are from the same generation yet seem so very very different and then find that they are not so different after all and the way in which the apparent narrative voice changes gradually from that of jonathon to that of young alex as a journey of intended discovery for jonathon becomes one of discovery for both young alex and old alex is to me so very moving br br there are some wonderful scenes and from i'm told prague and standing in for the ukraine of the story line all feels very authentic and seems to give a wonderful sense of place although i've never been myself to the ukraine and can hardly to this from first hand experience br br all in all if you're looking for light comedy i would not recommend this movie at all on the other hand if you are interested in a wonderful delightful and deeply moving film please check out this wonderful movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898550510406494 Review: 2005 was one of the best year for movies we had so many wonderful movies like batman begins sin city corpse bride a history of violence coming up we also got brokeback mountain king kong but if this year the only great movie that came out was everything is illuminated then we wouldn't miss all this year has brought the first movie as a director of the talented liev schreiber is a delightful heart warming touching drama that also brings one of elijah wood's best roles he is perfect as jonathan a curious man that heads for ukraine to find the woman who saved his grandfather in world war ii liev schreiber who also writes the movie conducts a masterpiece with memorable scenes and a lot of funny quotes this here is a genuine mixture of comedy with drama bringing a movie that will be commented years from now a serious oscar contender everything is illuminated is a powerful original and why not say illuminated movie but there's one thing you should remember while entering the movie leave normal behind this is special 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915048480033875 Review: what an original piece of work i've always enjoyed liev schreiber the actor but now one must appreciate the man on a multi dimensional level how did he get that field of was it it sure looked real and how do you audition a dog knowing you are going to get that kind of performance does the academy have a category for animals i guess what i'm saying is that i really really enjoyed this quirky offbeat little indie film from the excellent cast one would never know eugene hutz was not a pro actor to the cinematographer some beautiful shots the music bought the cd when exiting the theater and of course the two direction and the dog all in all a 10 br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8279303908348083 Review: everything is illuminated is a simplified interpretation of something more than half of the jonathan novel this version is more about changes in eastern europe from world war ii through post cold war and how the younger generation relates to that history as a family memory br br debut director liev schreiber retains some of the humor and language clashes of the novel mostly through the marvelous eugene hutz as the u s beguiled tour guide he is so eye catching that the film becomes more his odyssey into his country and his family as he goes from his comfortable milieu in sophisticated odessa to the heart of a cynical isolated land that has been by through the communists and now with both jews and non jews as as funny as his opening scenes are when he establishes his cheeky bravura we later feel his fish out of in his own country when he tries to ask directions of local br br uses elijah wood as the american tourist as an up tight in a visual as his character is less verbal than as one of the in the book he and hutz play off each other well until the conclusion that becomes more sentimental in this plot once the story takes over in the last quarter of the film marvelously and enacted by boris the younger generation does not seem to undergo any catharsis as they just tidy up the closure br br schreiber does a wonderful job the human urge to document history one of his in the credits is professor and her style of remembering pre holocaust life through artifacts clearly inspired the look and it is very powerful and effective br br the czech republic stands in for the ukraine and the production design staff were able to find memorable symbols of change in the cities towns and countryside as this is now primarily a road movie and the long driving scenes do drag a bit schreiber retains some of the symbolism from the book particularly of the moon and river but having cut out the portions of the book that explain those they just look pretty or ominous for atmosphere and no longer represent time and fate br br as w c fields would have predicted the dog steals most of his scenes for easy laughs in general schreiber does go for more poignancy than the book it is touching especially for those who haven't read the book but less morally and emotionally messy br br the film is enormously by its marvelous soundtrack which ranges from songs and from gypsy band to traditional tunes to contemporary tracks to paul fusion score br br this is not a holocaust film per se being a kind of mirror image of the train of life train de vie as about memory of a time that is with meaning now but will resonate more with those who have an emotional connection to that history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969001829624176 Review: the creative team that brought us police squad and the naked gun derived from it said in interview that they were told by their network contact that the show would be canceled after their delivery of the first episode basically the show was never given any chance typical hollywood the contact apparently told the team that the problem with the show was that for the show to be funny the viewer would actually need to watch it most shows are presented on tv with the understanding that the viewer needed to get up and miss a few minutes while getting food or going to the toilet etc br br the humor of the show is extremely dry it uses no laugh track and the universe the characters inhabit is one in which anything can happen regardless of logic as long as it was totally unbelievable so for instance in one episode a surgeon has to an informant on the street in order to get a tip on heart surgery br br those familiar with the naked gun films should be warned that there are a number of interesting between the show and the films in the films nielsen developed a particular take approach that is eyes when confronted with the unexpected this doesn't happen in the show where drebin is the center around which the rest of the universe revolves nothing is unexpected to him also there are no romances in the show and no parodies of mtv finally the show takes certain risks that the films avoid in the first episode drebin to re the crime has a squad of homicide detectives shoot each other from a number of different angles the hard way this is actually a risky bit of humor since we need to accept that it's perfectly normal for policemen to kill each other while investigating a crime for no other reason than experimentation this sort of thing rarely happens in the films br br taken individually each of the episodes is actually funnier than any one of the naked gun films since they are both more compact more happens in a shorter time frame yet more leisurely paced there's not the rush for a punch line as sometimes happens in the films there are some inconsistencies that happen in the films primarily 2 and 3 that never occur in the show's shorter time frame br br of course there's no doubt that naked gun the first film is one of the great comedies of theatrical cinema and if you watch the tv show episode after episode in one sitting the dry quality of the humor might wear away one's tolerance br br none the less it would be useful to have a dvd of this and watch an episode a day for a few weeks if laughter has as some claim value watching this show is good for one's health Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5480750799179077 Review: actor turned director liev schreiber the sum of all fears does an above average screen version of the novel everything is illuminated by author jonathan this tale of journey and self discovery is highlighted by strong ensemble performances and sharp direction with a storyline that and the soul br br jonathan elijah wood is a young man who has seen his grandfather pass away jonathan has a peculiar habit of taking small objects and life's little and them in plastic bags to display them on his wall gives jonathan an old picture showing a young standing next to a beautiful girl who saved his life many years ago thus jonathan on a long journey to locate this mystery woman in the ukraine not knowing if she is still alive he enlists the help of a brash young tour guide named alex eugene hutz and his grandfather boris to drive him to his goal at first the trip hits dead ends and false leads but as the group its target the men find themselves amid the ruins of a dark chapter in history with the memories of war and the past ghosts of a nonexistent town there they find their own respective and will be forever changed by what they learn br br this film feels like it was directed by someone who knew how to get the most from his actors at times the film is spoken in russian and seems like a foreign film the title itself is a play on self discovery this is a thoughtful trek of one man into his past and his past ironically involves his companions obsessive journey becomes an emotional journey for alex and his grandfather as well it's a tale of bonding over the long haul and the guilt one must carry for a lifetime by the end of the film these characters have all experienced life altering events that will permanently intertwine their lives it proves that memories can be powerful in and also cleansing the soul it's also about one's legacy and how others view an event or a person in the past alex eventually sees his grandfather in a completely different light even our perception of these individuals will have changed by film's end which is a tribute to a story that is well told br br the story is deceptively simple it functions as a road trip movie like the straight story combined with an interesting mystery story it really involves a great many layers of emotions and subplots that range from the past to the present the ending is a bit surreal with its vu feeling br br elijah wood sin city the eternal sunshine of the mind has chosen a wide range of roles ever since his splash in the lord of the rings trilogy here he does a fine job with what is essentially a minimalist role with not much to show eugene hutz and boris fare better as alex and his grandfather respectively even the dog named sammy davis jr jr that's right is funny as a fiercely loyal companion br br the spare music score by paul is a moody compliment to the thoughtful nature of the film the editing is effective as imagery from past and present are linked and effortlessly the cinematography by matthew requiem for a dream is appropriately stark and lifeless with some impressive images of war and its aftermath br br the coincidences that emerge during the last half of the film make for good drama but are a little too coincidental we never fully understand the whole background story of alex's grandfather and what his motivations are likewise blank stares and lack of apparent substance and depth do not give us much more than a sketch of a quirky man at times the film feels a little downbeat and depressing as more horrific revelations are exposed but these are minor criticisms of what is a good introspective story with good performances and interesting themes of remembrance and closure that schreiber not only directed but adapted the screenplay to this worthwhile slice of history is a tribute to his talents and promising potential in the future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9146010279655457 Review: if anyone has any doubts about the talent of liev just a look at his new film everything is illuminated which clearly shows a man that is not only one of america's finest actors but a new director whose first effort is indeed an inspiration and a of what is to follow mr schreiber has adapted the novel by jonathan into a film that will live forever because of the way the director has adapted the material the film clearly surpassed our expectations since we had no ideas br br for those who haven't watched the film perhaps you should stop reading here br br jonathan is a collector his love for his grandparents is boundless he watches as his grandfather dies and as his grandmother is on what appears to be her death bed on a clear moment this dying woman gives jonathan a picture and an amber for his collection watching the photograph taken a long time ago a young couple are seen together watching makes jonathan think it shows the grandfather and his girlfriend taken on happier times watching the snapshot seems to be the motivation for this intense young man to go looking for his past in the ukraine br br jonathan has made arrangements with a travel agency heritage of odessa for his trip to the mythical place where his grandfather came from the agency is handled by an older man who claims to be blind and his grandson alex a man who loves the pop american culture that has captured his imagination as well as his contemporaries in the country alex speaks a kind of english no one speaks and his conversation and translation for benefit are hilarious to our ear for the use of sometimes unheard english terms the old man insists in taking his dog sammy davis jr against the wishes of jonathan who doesn't want to sit next to the snarling and barking animal during the trip br br as they embark in search of it's clearly that his companions especially the old man has no clue where he is going at this point the film becomes a road movie as the three characters riding the back roads of the country become more acquainted with one another as the trio arrive at the field with the house at the end it indicates they have indeed come to the right place some places are a clear reminder of the conflicts of the past br br the older woman living in the isolated place is the missing link of the story she is able to put things into the right perspective but here is where the story changes its emphasis from jonathan who clearly has come to the land of his ancestors to the old man we watch as this older man starts remembering things about himself this in turn changes the dynamic of the film as we discover how connected jonathan and his guides have been all the time br br some criticism in these pages have expressed opinions about the accuracy of the story which after all it's a work of fiction and liberties have been taken it would have been impossible to make another film including so much that is contained in the book the great way the film is divided into different chapters is a clever way to let the viewer know what's about to be seen br br elijah wood a magnificent film actor does an excellent work by jonathan mr wood makes one of his best appearances in any film with his interpretation of the main character the casting of eugene hutz as alex the tour assistant and translator seems to be an idea made in heaven mr hutz is about the best thing in the film his arcane usage of english gives the film a funny angle that delights the viewer boris as alex's grandfather and driver of the tour car makes a valuable contribution to the film as well as who is seen in the last part of the movie br br the excellent cinematography of matthew brings the splendor of the czech countryside in all its magnificence the musical score by paul is heard in the background the film in ways that it adds a richness to the movie br br above all this is a triumph for liev schreiber the first time director that will surely go far in whatever he decides to do next Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374514222145081 Review: this is precious everything is illuminated is sweetly and sublimely funny from the first delicious line of dialogue oh how i've been waiting for this to arrive in austin while elijah wood is charming as ever as jonathan the real life author of the novel everything is illuminated it's eugene hutz playing tour guide and translator alex who truly steals this film alex is a hip hop break dancer who along with his grandfather helps jonathan find the woman who saved life during world war ii the countryside has never looked so breath taking i'm thinking of packing it all up and moving to the former soviet state br br the tone of the film however shifts when jonathan and alex do finally meet the woman they're looking for and suddenly this adorable comedy turns into a heart breaking historical drama about a jewish village that was during the nazi occupation everything is illuminated is about history heritage and the wisdom that can be gained from uncovering the past it's perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694314002990723 Review: i just saw everything is illuminated at the film festival this is a truly remarkable film very emotional funny at times and heart warming bring your for those of you who enjoy a movie that brings tears to your eyes i'm reminded of the endings of babette's feast and the notebook the stories were completely different but had that same emotional power to bring tears to my eyes just as this film did br br no spoilers here the summary is as imdb describes a young man's journey to the ukraine to follow his roots and find the village where his father grew up br br the dialog is in english and and russian too i believe this allows for some wonderfully based moments as one character more or less faithfully for the english speaker in the group depending on the circumstances br br the scenery is wonderful and the musical score is a treat with wonderful eastern european influences be sure you stay through the credits for the final tune br br this is directorial debut and is well done i give this film a 9 one of the best films i've seen in a long time i recommend it highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926793575286865 Review: in everything is illuminated elijah wood plays jonathan a jewish american who is looking for the woman who saved his grandfather during wwii in a sense the woman that saved his entire family br br this is a heart felt tale about someone who is on a seemingly hopeless journey a stranger in a strange land so to speak jonathan is not entirely prepared for this adventure he sticks out like a sore thumb in the ukraine he would probably stick out like a sore thumb anywhere but what he discovers is more much more than he anticipated this movie will make you laugh and will make you cry elijah wood is really good in this film based on the novel by jonathan br br from someone i talked to this movie is somewhat different from the book a book i gather is really good nevertheless this is a good movie it has something for everyone and i really enjoyed it can someone say oscar Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720981121063232 Review: i walked into the movie theater with no expectations for the film i was about to witness everything is illuminated i walked out with a joy i have barely come to feel with american films the directorial debut of actor schreiber the film follows a man on his journey through the past accompanied by an eccentric group including a brake dancing barely english speaking punk from the his grandfather who believes he is blind and their crazy dog the first half of the film is funny and smart with an extremely european flavor in the usage of small but wonderful characters while the second half of the film descends into a somber story of discovery and the holocaust this little movie brings out so many emotions and so many colors with such a wonderful conclusion and is more than just a story of but also of relationships and connections the acting is incredibly powerful the story mysterious and interesting and the artistic appeal of the cinematography to die for with some brilliant and absolutely touching scenes everything is illuminated managed to capture my heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876703023910522 Review: i saw this movie at the 2005 toronto international film festival br br based on the novel by jonathan everything is illuminated is the directorial debut of actor liev schreiber schreiber also wrote the screenplay in the movie jonathan elijah wood obsessively collects items from his family from to to of paper which he then seals in bags and pins to a wall in his house to record his family history but the space for his grandfather is bare all jonathan really has of him is a piece of jewelry and an old photo of him with a woman who hid him from the nazis during the second world war jonathan decides to a quest to ukraine to find the woman thank her and learn more about his grandfather br br his quest is aided there by a couple of characters who run a tourist company for jewish people including a young man obsessed with western culture eugene hutz his grandfather boris who thinks he is blind and who may have memories and demons of his own from the war and his seeing eye dog br br the screenplay effectively combines both humour and drama as the three characters travel through the countryside looking for town driving deeper and deeper into the memories of the past the best performance probably comes from eugene hutz playing alex jr who starts the movie as a wearing break dancing slacker just out to have fun but evolves into something more as not only jonathan but all the characters gain their own br br liev schreiber elijah wood and eugene hutz attended the screening and did a very humorous q a after the film br br schreiber was very close to his grandfather who was a immigrant and who died in 1993 this caused him to start to write to get his memories down on paper meanwhile he was asked to do a reading of short story the very rigid search which was an from the still novel schreiber was blown away by the quality of the writing saying that had done in 15 pages what schreiber tried to do in schreiber approached and they talked about their culture movies and the nature of short term memory in america in the end agreed to let schreiber adapt the book br br own project was intended to be a road movie but the book has parallel narrative that is an imagined chronological history of the town of that spans 500 years given his budget and limitations as a filmmaker he said he'd leave that to milos forman and take the road trip instead this imagined chronology was what moved him to make the movie in the first place the idea that a past lovingly imagined was as valuable as a past accurately recalled br br schreiber said the movie was a series of happy accidents after searching unsuccessfully in ukraine for an actor he was walking through the lower east side in new york when he saw a poster of a woman topless from the waist up with an insane sitting her under the poster said the name punk gypsy band br br eugene hutz then took over the story he had never pursued acting as music was his first passion one day a friend gave him the book and he thought it was written in a manner similar to how he writes music screw sentences language is my own br br later they got a call from a production company looking for eastern european music that was medieval but modern hutz met with schreiber and he soon found the movie was based on the book he just happened to be reading not long after that came up schreiber asked hutz what he thought about alex and whether he could do the character by any chance br br and schreiber talked about the film in the fall of 2001 shortly after the events of september 11 both were in europe at the time and they talked about the comments they were hearing about americans which led schreiber to want to try to find an articulate american who would defy the stereotype that europeans have of americans someone who was awkward vulnerable flawed innocent and looking for history beyond the borders of his own country schreiber started thinking about who that was and elijah came up br br one of as a filmmaker is kusturica i think that's who he said who also directed a segment in another festival movie all the invisible children who said you don't look for the actors you look for the people schreiber said there is something about who elijah is that he has a generosity of spirit and a sincere goodness as a human being that came across on film schreiber said that the eyes are important when trying to articulate a character who is an observer and that if eyes are the doors to the soul are garage doors br br elijah wood had fun with a question about the similarities between his character kevin in sin city and jonathan in this movie as both are sort of a blank slate on which emotions are projected wood replied that jonathan may seem still and seemingly emotionless but it is all about his observations about his experiences with other characters and the environment he was in br br on the differences between directing and writing schreiber said he likes writing a lot more and described directing as hell after his grandfather died schreiber started to think about how to preserve some sense of history and himself is he content driven or not or just good at other people's work he said he loved the exercise of figuring out what is emotional to you important to you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713068604469299 Review: japan takes the best from around the world and makes it their own while that may be true it applies to all except for one thing that being major league baseball but not to worry mr baseball is there to try and change all that but just who will change whom is the part of the movie that really makes it rock tom selleck is one of my favorite actors and really shines on in his comedic roles the storyline may be true to life however the subplot is dead on the japanese people are a gentle respectful people with ways and traditions very different than those of western society all of these elements and obstacles combine to make for one truly enjoyable funny film it's definitely worth the watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9919523596763611 Review: you have to like baseball and you have to at least sort of like tom selleck but if you meet those criteria you should thoroughly enjoy this movie selleck plays former major league star who finds himself to japan as his career winds down really well thought out and fascinating look at japanese customs and behavior great supporting performances by manager japan's clint eastwood his girl friend and his the chemistry between selleck and works very very well this is really a very nice romantic movie apart from the baseball look for as fellow player well before he became a persistent for movie wraps up very nicely easily in my top fifty all time movies and maybe my favorite one on baseball Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984740674495697 Review: this film got less attention than league of their own possibly because it has only one name star but whereas women's professional baseball had only an eight year midwestern town existence japanese baseball is a vastly bigger entity both in financial and popular support that alone would make it the better movie br br mr baseball shows the facts of life of japan ball the cheering the to the pressure of corporate owners on the extreme of play and no hot dog players welcome br br it also touches upon the isolation that any but especially an american jock not the people most in foreign cultures feels living in and the japanese for their part are not comfortable around foreigners and let it show in various ways the strike zone one american player complains bigger than a br br the script may not have won any awards playing once again on the redemption by improved play theme but i found it considerably more enjoyable to watch than the league definitely recommended for those who want to see another angle on this great sport Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856926202774048 Review: extremely funny more gags in each one of these episodes than in ten years of friends and with a good ie funny not the fab only casted simpson in the movies when will these episodes emerge on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9415408372879028 Review: mr baseball was a fun video rental with my fiancé susan susan said that she had been looking forward to seeing the movie ken as a tough yet honorable manager makes sense ken has made so many wonderful asian movies i correct the one reviewer and say is still a cinematic presence with films like of course everyone likes tom selleck yet ken is the better dramatic actor of the two today someone accused me of being yakuza well i say that my great uncle shadow president jack f kennedy myself and others are part of the legitimate human leadership in our universe and thanks to our humans are free people fighting all the parts of adversity that president kennedy talked about in his address to be honest someone has kept food prices very low in canada on things like bread in honor of our please stop eating and eggs i hope that there will one day be a sequel to mr baseball with father ken still as manager thank you to imdb for supporting freedom of speech like the kind president george w bush and i support support imdb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160711169242859 Review: i am very impressed by the reviews i've read of this film generally well read thoughtful and informed obviously by people who like and think hard about films i couldn't add a thing to the excellent reviewing job that imdb members have already done if i may i'd like to correct a small but misunderstanding that appears in many of the reviews mr baseball was american and behaved in an ugly fashion but he was not an ugly american the original ugly american was homer atkins one of the heroes of the eponymous 1958 novel by and and the exact opposite of mr baseball homer was an archetypal american and an archetypal engineer he went to vietnam to work with people he respected and liked the people he met he used appropriate technology in cooperation with his hosts and he was liked and respected by them precisely because he democratic values and american virtues his ugliness was purely facial merely skin deep his personality and his humanity were deep and genuine br br mr baseball exemplifies all the crass ignorant insecure that we europeans and americans so often inflict on other cultures homer atkins the ugly american was the other side of our coin representing our humanity and decency i believe that the ugly americans still far the mr they are still our last best hope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848859906196594 Review: an major league baseball player is forced to continue his career in japan he with a culture that is alien to him an apparently humorless manager an attractive japanese woman and his own professional and social insecurities there is a certain subtle charm that flows through tom performances there is humor sometimes softly understated as in this film sometimes slapstick as in folks but always there seems to be some higher purpose involved throw in an individual full of self doubts who struggles to solve his personal difficulties while holding fast to doing the right thing and you end up with a film both funny as well as thought provoking the cast fits together like a championship team and even if neither cast nor film win awards for their efforts they will leave the viewers feeling good and maybe that's the best results after all you'll want to watch this film more than once and each time mr baseball hits a home run Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713895320892334 Review: i really enjoyed this movie in my dvd collection of baseball movies reminded me how great the sport truly is whether it's here in america or japan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9550753235816956 Review: i am an australian currently living in japan i saw this movie on tv here and was very impressed by the accuracy and honesty in the portrayal of western and japanese ideologies whoever wrote the screenplay and directed this film must have a good knowledge of what it's like to be a foreigner living in japan the only part i thought was too hollywood y was when tom character kisses the woman in the middle of her office and she lets him public displays of affection are not really acceptable here finally a movie that highlights the true experience 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892605543136597 Review: not too many people seem to know about this movie which is too bad because i think it's pretty good sure it is a bit cheesy at times and may have a predictable storyline but the presentation of the movie is pretty well done i think the casting is good with likeable actors characters tom selleck does a good job at playing a baseball player go figure not too much of a stretch i suppose and ken from black rain plays the chief the coach of the japanese baseball team there isn't too much to complain about it's just a light easy going happy comedy and i recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9322866201400757 Review: minor spoilers i just wanted to say that for anyone who likes entertaining baseball films this is definitely in my top three only little big league and major league can compete with this one in my mind i would also like to commend the writers of this film for creating such enjoyable dialogue without being too specific i would say that the lines are very fitting for each character tom selleck seemed to have no problem creating a realistic character as a his towards playing overseas in japan sets the tone for comical yet meaningful interactions with his new team the dragons he must adjust to life in japan first you wash then you bathe he eventually sees eye to eye with his coach and sets his goals to have that one final season of greatness though in a much different environment than he ever imagined so for any baseball fan or anybody that wants to watch a good baseball movie mr baseball will not let you down Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9542451500892639 Review: this is an excellent little known movie tom selleck does an outstanding job of acting in this movie with the japanese i'd love to see if this movie has come out on dvd yet there are some spots that clearly have been cut tom's love interest has clearly had some parts chopped it would be interesting to see more of japan in the film the baseball sequences are far and away the most realistic of any baseball movie i'm quite sure most of the actors were current or former baseball players i love the tape of this movie at least once a year best scenes involve the lack of hat tipping after tom gets in the big game and an intensely sensual scene of tom having a hot bath with dennis also does a great job it's good to see he's finally getting some recognition not just in baseball movies he was also in major league Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614956378936768 Review: this has always been a favorite movie of mine i've owned a vhs copy and a couple of months ago i found a dvd release which is also part of my video collection i also happen to be a huge baseball fan and as part of my off season reading i picked up a copy of robert excellent book you gotta have that the ins and outs of japanese baseball and the challenges that foreign players have encountered playing in japan as i began to read yesterday it made me think of this movie because it appears the screenplay was based almost verbatim on this book the parallels are uncanny the jack elliot character closely resembles bob horner an aging whose best days were behind him leon lee is also depicted in the character max hammer a veteran in the japanese league who has made his peace with the frustrations of the japanese game and helps keeps his sane the elliot character goes through the same sequence of encounters as horner from big fanfare signing early success that an already sports media and the ensuing that frustration alienation from fans and media and the resulting disillusionment that prompts a desire to go back home to the us the only difference is that the movie adds such hollywood touches as a love interest and a happy ending br br speaking of love interests i'm sure many viewers have come to this site as i did to look up the actress who played the beautiful and what other work she has done it only lists this movie it turns out based on an article i read that the brief love scene she has with tom selleck a foreigner in this movie mild by our standards basically they kiss while he's in the bath and she's wearing a towel caused such an outrage on the part of the japanese public males in particular that she has never been offered another role of any kind in movies or television essentially by the japanese movie industry it's a real shame as she is was quite a talented actress in this movie br br if you like this movie as much for the baseball elements and cultural differences as i did go find a copy of you gotta have by robert a good read and a great companion book to this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9563097953796387 Review: many believe this movie is a baseball movie such people are disappointed because it's about a baseball player but the movie isn't about baseball br br some think this movie is a romantic comedy and are disappointed because the relationship isn't really developed this movie is not a romantic comedy br br this movie is about culture an arrogant american major and a stern traditional japanese baseball manager cannot succeed because they can't indeed won't understand one another it's after they manage to break through the cultural barrier that they have success the becomes more japanese in his team mentality and the manager more american in allowing individual achievement and they meet in the middle br br baseball and the romance is to this critique of the two cultures many who have no understanding of the japanese mindset miss this and think it's a movie on baseball or romance and see the culture clash as mild comedy relief it's not the culture clash is the of the movie based on my own experience and understanding of the japanese culture i think this movie did quite well in that it didn't overly the japanese culture nor it in its portrayal br br overall i believe this is an enjoyable and relaxing movie if one understands what it is really about Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979111909866333 Review: to say that this is a good show is not to say anything at all after all this show is made by the same crew responsible for airplane and other hilarious and brilliant movies writing is superb even though the show is built on one liners they don't become overbearing or annoying leslie nielsen is his comedy muscle to the full extent as if saying you ain't seen nothing yet the format was definitely polished to introduce naked gun when watching these movies notice how many are taken from the tv show the brilliant part is that they don't have to be changed too much the show was truly a testing ground for bigger and better versions to come later Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9300243854522705 Review: the oscars from 1992 and this film might get nominated or even win it was so good at capturing its era and dual cultures that it belongs in american and japanese time if you wanted to know what living here or there was like back then this film will show you as an american you'll feel like you tagged along for an extended japanese vacation and by the end of the film you'll be a die hard dragons fan as you accept the injection of japanese tradition and culture into their baseball much as we have done with our culture in our own game br br jack elliot tom selleck is a aging detroit who is to the dragons perennial runners up to the giants japan's answer to the yankees the giants are admired for their success yet that success also has everyone wanting to surpass them something which is rarely done the manager recruits jack as the final piece of the winning puzzle and we're left with what could have been gung ho on a baseball field but instead was much more br br the casting was outstanding selleck proved that with a good script and a character that suits him he can carry a film as well as he did his television show and the japanese cast was equally good down to mr from die hard back as the image conscious owner the other actors including the one who plays the love interest also the daughter strong and independent yet simultaneously a believer in japanese traditions beyond what was forced on her she is a proper and supportive girlfriend for jack even her father never tells her not to see him almost with jack for what he endures from her and a bit relieved he at least knows the man she has chosen to love br br the baseball scenes are great immensely by a pre fame dennis as another american ex and jack's western mentor the usual fish out of water elements are there and you can almost feel yourself stumbling right along with jack to fit into a country that doesn't speak our language and doesn't practice our ways yet copies everything we do including our national one of the funnier scenes occurs when jack clutching a magazine informs his manager that he has learned of the tradition in japan where you can get drunk and tell off your boss and it can't be used against you and exercises that right very humorously the plots and subplots are tied up neatly at the end but not too neatly and nothing concludes unrealistically br br to call this a comedy is misguided it's a pure comedy drama or even a drama with good humor the plot is too deep to dismiss it the way it was by critics as an actor out of his league trying to carry a lightweight film the situations were amusing but in their place against a far more serious profound and precisely detailed backdrop that results in one of the best films i've ever seen the baseball cinematography rivals that of for love of the game for realism br br some say the film is about baseball or about japan but more than anything it seems to be about the workplace and how people arrive at work from totally different origins with different agendas and somehow have to put their differences aside for the good of the company or the team br br a truly great film that never should have had to apologize for itself the way it did when it was in theaters Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8992971777915955 Review: i liked this movie not because tom selleck was in it but because it was a good story about baseball and it also had a semi over dramatized view of some of the issues that a baseball player coming to the end of their time in major league sports must face i also greatly enjoyed the cultural differences in american and japanese baseball and the small facts on how the games are played differently br br overall it is a good movie to watch on cable tv or rent on a cold night and watch about the dog day's of summer and know that spring training is only a few months away a good movie for a baseball fan as well as a good date movie … trust me on that one wink Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8777980804443359 Review: i agree with the guy above it is so funny i understand it all but my friends just don't get it go to japan and you will see a different movie after being there when i met my girlfriends dad at his home in i swear i felt the same as jack scared but by the end of the day it was all good so i give this movie a 10 out 10 br br i have watched it at least 30 times taking it with me to watch on the plane flying to japan next month one thing that is real good is the ball game scenes makes me feel like i am there again this is a must see if you have any interest in japan and baseball too bad they don't make a sequel does anyone know where the temple scenes were filmed and the argument with in the with a roof on it need to know so i can win an with me japanese ex wife thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9395279288291931 Review: you have to have lived in japan for awhile to enjoy the beauty of this movie i lived on for over 2 years and northern for 4 believe it or not what you see paints a very good and accurate picture of contrasting east west both from a sports as well as personal relationships perspective a funny funny and heartwarming movie that deserves better than americans viewing it can ever judge 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9936078786849976 Review: i agree with this movie actually prepared me for a lot of the cultural differences and practices before i went to live in japan for a year in 1993 tom selleck does a fantastic job here as always and the movie is greatly humorous and educational i'm a big fan of tom and he this part with his usual charm and charisma to this part bringing the film to life in a way i can't imagine any other actor being able to pull off br br this film featured some first rate japanese actors and it was highly entertaining to watch them as they with selleck i can imagine the fun he had during the actual filming of the movie japan's an awesome place to go whether you want to party sight see or just try to take everything in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9672049283981323 Review: mr baseball is a film of written and filmed as a light sports comedy it truly has a heartwarming core as human and universal as some of finest at the plot level you have the paradox of baseball a fine old american game as it is played in japan turned around with american values cast off and japanese values upon the game some of the superficial sports comedy results from jack's disbelief at how is played in japan you also have a lead character who's presented as an over the hill aging baseball star but who is actually quite immature pro ball allowed him to growing up and you have a lead character who is to the changes in his life that are being forced upon him refusing to accept the that life has given him in the midst of a new country a new manager a new team and a new girlfriend who have all welcomed him and try to accept him sound like heavy stuff not really it's a charming clash of cultures comedy that takes place on the national sports romantic and professional levels but if you watch it sensitively enough you will also find a great story about a man who has to abandon his and grow up way too late in life causing some amount of personal pain and finds success in places he never expected it i love the story but i also have great respect for performance he his literally to portray an ugly american insulting people and throwing tantrums in public then lets us inside this character to understand his dismay it also doesn't hurt if you're a big fan of ken like i am mr baseball is a surprising loss of innocence tale Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9436326026916504 Review: a lot of the comments seem to treat this film as a baseball movie but i feel this is only secondary it's really about living in japan and it really succeeds br br i spent a few years living in japan and i suppose the reason that this movie didn't do too well is that you sort of have to have experienced japan to get it i was watching this with a well travelled friend who's never been to japan and he noted that many of the events in the movie were so ludicrous that they destroyed the suspension of disbelief my reply was that those events were the absolute truth about life in japan br br i think that this movie is definitely worth watching especially if you've lived in japan or are interested in it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.892486572265625 Review: i really liked this one spoilers it had a really good plot the main female in this movie is really br br despite the fact that she's the only one left alive and her lover dead it seemed to be much like ninja scroll another kick ass movie br br watch it in japanese with subtitles i don't know where the idiots who learned to speak english are but for some reason all get an f in translation techniques the subtitles are more correct br br 9 10 br br quality 7 10 entertainment 10 10 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922806024551392 Review: after reading more than my fair share of reviews for a vast number of different movies i have noticed a certain trend people judge to harshly on what the expected to see i figure if you go into a movie open minded not expecting anything certain than you will have better feelings towards it then if you try and watch but have pre created standards you want it to reach br br since i try not to be hypocritical i watched this movie with a very clean slate and open mind and was very much pleased since it is not a mainstream title or award winning for that matter i did not know quite what to expect but in all truth i enjoyed it a good deal more than ninja scroll lovely animation deep story and the always joyful ninja hack n slashing combined extremely well to one of my personal favorite ever made br br i am not promising that you will enjoy it but just give it a chance and you may come out with a pleasant surprise br br before speaking be sure of what you will say will be more beautiful than the silence chinese Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.957321286201477 Review: after having spent a lot of my youth watching such movies i found this one very easy to follow in both the unedited and cut versions although the story has much more to hold it together in the unedited version unlike ninja scroll this movie hit a much more serious note and i think that's where it hit me the animation while grainy is very original and i just love the way artists in that year stressed shadows to show different emotions i think the story is perfect the beginning of the movie really hits hard and as the movie progresses you get the feeling that you're going along in this adventure with the characters as they meet become allies and find out the their greatest strengths a lot of heart was put into this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733107089996338 Review: one night i was listening to talk radio and they had leslie nielsen on the program he went on to explain why there were only 6 shows ' br br with tv shows like mash you could go to the fridge to get a beer and as long as you heard what was going on you didn't miss anything but with police squad you had to watch the show with the sight gags you missed a whole lot if you didn't see them who could forget the part of town known as little italy with the in the background br br even the movies relied heavily on the sight gags but then again being in the theater you were a captive audience br br leslie also said the one reason the show movies and other movies like airplane were funny is because they didn't attempt to tell what was funny it was up to the viewer to get the jokes br br well that's just my 2 cents Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3417969048023224 Review: what is worth mentioning that is omitted in the other reviews i have read here is the subtext of how the law shaped the lives and behaviour of gays in the era portrayed in the film while character is evidently gay he is not the only one the often talked about mr davenport scott is the other and the reason that he is never seen the reason alluded to that he has disappeared seems to be that he has been by the police for homosexual activity a criminal offense in england at the time br br we can read under the surface that this recent event has norman character and we can also see in a passing remark by the edward fox character the quick of any connection to such a person when the law is involved the fear of association affects many of the characters and is part of the portrait the film paints of a time and the people who inhabit it the abandonment of courtenay at the end by sir has been anticipated all the way through if this subtext is included it also makes sense of both the otherwise inexplicable omission of his dresser from the list of those he gives thanks to the combined with the fear of exposure produces the combination of yearning and fear that courtenay has to into the as he does when he makes the announcement about the imminent air a scene that would otherwise be gratuitous but that is both a symbolic and literal depiction of the man's inner torment br br so while the drama is of the decline of sir a great deal of the tragedy of the film and play comes from the of and makes this a film about him as the title suggests br br the art direction pacing and cinematic style of this film seem to come from another time more distant than the eighties and in some ways even than the second world war the implicit portrait of a society still clinging to an older moral order and the sympathy of the character and ruined by the of that order of necessity trapped in the world of the theatre and the knowledge we have of how much of it all would be swept away after the war makes this film all the more poignant for all its flaws Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9564381241798401 Review: this particular title is very interesting the whole movie was like watching a ninja rpg which is really cool three magical swords three a horrible demon a political power has it all the animation is decent but a little grainy the story is top notch and the fight scenes are real cool one thing that really looks good in this movie are the monsters they are pretty freaky if you liked blood reign and ninja scroll is the one to see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7953723073005676 Review: in the realm of the senses is a beautifully filmed well written and splendidly acted film it tells the haunting story of a woman who kills her husband after falling in love with another man the ghost of her husband continues to haunt her after his murder this film is really good anyone interested should definitely check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744011759757996 Review: this is a film by the director of the notorious in the realm of the senses a film so sexually and unabashedly controversial it was banned for a while this film takes place initially in in japan and stars the very pretty as the wife of a driver who falls for a much younger man who her in kind that man comes to her as she was sleeping and seduces her though she soon is rather willing to be seduced soon they are having an affair and plot to kill husband to be together forever they do and throw him down a well however they didn't count on the ghost of the dead husband haunting and others in the village this film is visually very stunning the use of shadows highlighting this tale of murder for passion ms who is still active as an actress is especially very good in her role its sexual at times but not like in the realm of the senses some of what ensues is up to our imagination i found this film to have a consistency of mood that makes it very watchable a little creepy but that goes with the territory i'd recommend this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8373709321022034 Review: empire of passion starts out deceptively that is if you're immediately expecting it to be a horror movie it's like a riff on james m cain's the postman always rings twice at first is a mother of two and a dutiful hard working wife to driver tamura but when he's not around and she's at home with the baby the feisty and aimless young man fuji comes around to bring some goodies for and a little extra they're soon sleeping together but after he does something to her let's just say a shave he knows that he'll find out and immediately proposes that they kill they drink him up strangle him and then toss him down a well naturally this will come back to haunt them but that it's literally at least to them at first super terrified and then only later on skeptical changes gears into the a japanese ghost story br br this is a film where the horror comes not simply out of oh ghost ah but out of the total dread that builds for the characters in a way there's the mechanics of a film noir at work throughout if only loosely translated by way of a 19th century japanese village as opposed to an american city or small town i e the snooping cop the evidence found possibly by another word getting around suspicions aroused etc it's compelling because actually was against the plan from the start manipulated by the lustful but ill prepared and her reactions to re appearances are staggering to her take the one that comes closest to poetry ghost pale blue face and mostly silent chilling stare motions for to get on the she does reluctantly and he pushes her around on a road she doesn't know in the wee hours before dawn surrounded by smoke most japanese ghost stories wish to heavens they could get this atmospheric br br while it starts to into hysterics towards the end there's so much here that director gets right in making this a distinctive work after hitting it huge in the international cinema world with in the realm of the senses which ironically got banned in his own country he made something that he claimed was even more daring that maybe he was right empire of passion has less graphic sexual content by far than its predecessor also starring fuji a magnificently physical actor with an immense lot of range but its daring lies in crafting a world of dread you can believe in ghosts in this story but you also have to believe how far down to their own personal these two would be will go the snooping detective or the townspeople are the least of their worries the fate of their very souls is at stake br br and takes what in other hands could be merely juicy pulp sadly it wouldn't surprise me if an american remake was already in the works and crafts shot after gorgeous shot with repetition working its way into the mis en scene i e the shots of and walking on that road the camera at a dutch angle the world and surrounding them in a grim blue as well as some affecting movements that will stay with me long after i finish typing this i e throwing the leaves by one hand into the well in slow motion or how nude body is revealed after she becomes blind it's daring lies in connecting on a level of the spirit not to be confused with the spiritual though there may be something with that as well about life and connections to one another it's a classic waiting to be discovered Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.843865156173706 Review: a genuinely creepy ghost story full of chills and sensuality this movie just falls short of what it promises it is apparently based on an old ghost story and perhaps relies a little too much on a simple premise for most of the way its imaginative and genuinely gripping but at the end its almost like just lost interest in it and brought it to a rapid ending br br the story is simple a woman and her younger lover kill her husband so that they can be together but their failure of nerve and his returning ghost condemn them to madness its beautifully handled with imaginative set scenes and the lovers passion is portrayed beautifully but too often the movie fails to really deliver on its promise almost as if loses his nerve in the same way the lovers do br br its a worthwhile movie to watch just to see how combines his great skill as a film maker with some exploitation movie tricks to pull the audience along but sadly its not a true classic in the mold of movies like or woman of the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9348629117012024 Review: in in a small village in japan the wife of the litter carrier tamura has an affair with a man twenty six years younger fuji becomes jealous of and plots with to kill him they strangle and dump his body inside a well in the woods and tells the locals that moved to tokyo to work three years later the locals gossip about the fate of and is haunted by his ghost the situation becomes unbearable to and when a police authority comes to the village to investigate the disappearance of br br ai no is a surreal and supernatural love story the remorse and the guilty complex of make her see the ghost of her murdered husband spoiling the perfect plot of her lover the cinematography is by the quality of the vhs released in brazil but there are very beautiful scenes ringu and the american remake the ring use the view of the well from inside in the same angle the performances and direction are excellent making ai no a great movie my vote is eight br br title brazil o da the empire of passion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767623543739319 Review: and love and death command the of life by the end of 19th century in a remote japanese village a young man and a married woman older than he fall in love with each other and decide to kill her husband to be free to enjoy their love but they never enjoy that freedom since remorse begins to haunt them beginning as usual at the time by the weakest member of the couple the woman of course in an atmosphere where dream nightmare mixes up with reality the ghost of the murdered husband appears first to the woman but then also to the man it also haunts the dreams of the other villagers creating a climate of suspicion and gossip around the couple which is by the arrival of a police officer that comes to investigate the disappearance of the murdered husband but which makes this movie more interesting besides this almost common story of adultery is the evolution of the couple's feelings in a shakespearean deep psychological and dramatic development of remorse anguish and fear which turns their love relationship into a nightmare until their final doom the so dear to japanese theatre or movie acting is also present in the performances but not in an exaggerated form just only in the necessary measure to show more effectively the most deep feelings of the depicted characters this is indeed a solid good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756691455841064 Review: if you like the excitement of a good submarine drama and the fun of a good comedy then this film comes highly recommended kelsey gives an excellent performance here br br the film also gives you something to think about the next time a serious sub movie asks for br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977332592010498 Review: my wife and i find this movie to be a wonderful pick me up when we need to have a good laugh the conflict between some characters and the between others make this a sure fire comedy relief i am so looking forward to this movie coming on dvd so i can replace my well watched vhs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9112834930419922 Review: especially when looking at the amount of crap that has made it to dvd i found this movie very funny rip torn is classic with his rob schneider if hilariously annoying as the over bruce dern makes a great villain the entire cast seems to be having a blast and it's not at the expense of the audience if you like just plain fun comedy and aren't looking too deeply into meaning you just might fall in love with this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8245433568954468 Review: to be brief the story is paper thin and you can see the ending coming from a mile away but gene kelly rita hayworth and an impossibly young phil silvers keep the movie afloat throughout and at times lift it right up into the air a few of the songs are terrible poor john is a train wreck but most of them are great fun and the scene of hayworth performing on the absurdly huge set for kelly's rival has to be seen to be believed another treat is the perfect faux nyc sets in the best hollywood tradition br br another attraction if you consider such things attractions is the awful male toward women the oily leering and transparent that passed for male charm back then in the movies at least is presented in its most lurid form here some of the men are about like a cartoon wolf br br one minor disappointment is eve arden trapped in a role so minor that she barely has a chance to do anything i can imagine a lot of potential comic interplay between her and silvers a missed opportunity Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41449910402297974 Review: i found this movie to be a simple yet wonderful comedy this movie is purely entertaining i can watch it time and time again and still enjoy the dialog and chemistry between the characters i truly hope for a dvd release Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815764427185059 Review: this is one of my 3 favorite movies i've been out on the water since i was 13 so i got a lot of the humor as well as recognizing a lot of the near land scenery the movie although taking place in and around virginia was filmed around the san francisco bay most notably the fleet just east of the bridge where kelsey character was first introduced to the and the of san francisco at the very end of the movie including a boat that i've worked on as other people have said the actors appeared to have fun making this movie as well as making it entertaining the line we're approaching the bottom sir i can hear a couple of it out is at least to me priceless br br i am one of numerous people who is anxiously awaiting a dvd of down to be introduced Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8988837599754333 Review: i've lost count of the times i have seen this movie but i love it and find it very funny each time i see it the facial expressions slapstick humor and the timing on the jokes makes it great the characters especially and are hilarious i thought kelsey grammar rip torn and bruce dern did a great job in fact i think this movie was perfectly cast i think it does need to be released in dvd before i wear my vhs version out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985819935798645 Review: i can't explain it but i find this movie not only funny but so enjoyable i feel compelled to watch it over and over or at least i did when i had cable tv i always felt it was a really poorly made movie but perhaps that is because i watched it on cable i plan to get a dvd of this movie to really take an honest look at at but more importantly to just have a good time watching it i liked the plot and the idea of the movie and i especially liked the cast i always wonder if the cast enjoyed making the movies they are in and this is no exception this film deserved a better fate than it received and kelsey grammar deserved at least one love scene with ms holly who wouldn't the characters in this movie were the kind of guys i could identify with when i was in the military and the was exact nice going troops Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6871551871299744 Review: as an ex nuclear submarine officer i must admit this is my favorite submarine movie even hunt for red october someone knew something about submarines when they wrote the movie ok not realistic but it is a comedy and has all of the inside jokes from the submarine force a great cast with the stereotypical uptight submarine guys on the orlando and our heroes on the diesel boat definitely by the way that means diesel boats forever but they want ten lines in order to post this is the admiral in charge here br br line 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8932064175605774 Review: i've seen this movie at least 8 times and i still laugh every time the movie is about how an intelligent and motivated man against all odds can cheat the entire over self confident system br br this movie is for all people who like a funny movie br br the action and comedy is well mixed into a brilliant film that i hope to see on dvd soon br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833198189735413 Review: you know sometimes you just gotta have it that's how this movie is with me i am almost embarrassed to admit that i like it it is so goofy in some parts but i find myself reaching for it when i'm down and just need a good laugh and trust me i am just not a goofy movie kinda guy br br you can read the synopsis so i don't have to bore you with that just rest assured if you like kelsey you will probably like this movie br br one more thing be sure to watch the end credits you don't need to read them just watch them and catch the performance of in the navy by the village people and friends Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.12641453742980957 Review: this film is about a bunch of misfits who are supposed to be assigned to a task that is expected to fail miserably the misfits pull together to successfully complete their mission br br hilarity ensues br br like the police academy films the humor comes from the kooky characters on the boat i thought it was an engaging film and i will stop to watch it anytime it is on tv no it won't cause you to ponder your relative role in the or inspire you to do great things for the service of mankind but it is fun enough entertainment for 90 some odd minutes plus lauren holly looks hot in a naval uniform Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6323749423027039 Review: i really enjoyed this movie i have probably watched it 2 dozen times or more and still enjoy it being an old navy guy im still stirred by the rousing rendition of anchors away i also love the navy pirate atmosphere i could have done without the female dive officer but im just old fashioned i guess she was still good to look at lol after the crew got done with her laundry the cook and electrician made the movie loved the old engineer and his first class po too and actually did a very commendable job of being a misfit officer i loved the driving scene as they passed the golf course on the way into port lol pure navy and i swear i had an that was just like that little im am so glad this is out on dvd about bloody time 0 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9488813281059265 Review: the first few minutes of this movie don't do it justice for me its not funny until they board the sub and those hilarious characters begin to gel i was born and raised in virginia and met my share of different sailors i even married one most of my favorite movies are just funny not topical not dependent on sex or violence and funny every time i see them day bruce almighty and down are still funny even after i know the dialog by heart kelsey grammar with his god i love this job was sincere genuine and lovable rob schneider is hysterical as the crew gets back at him for being annoying i am still amazed at the size of that fishing boat next to a sub i can see why folks who live this life would notice the uh but its not a documentary after all its a comedy and i just love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9579018354415894 Review: the most notable feature of this film is the chemistry between the actors the sense of camaraderie in their dialogue and dances this typical rising star musical has an overworked plot even for 1944 but because of the actors it's still fun to watch hayworth isn't even that much of a dancer but she has a lot of charm that fits her character kelly plays his usual caring role while silvers provides plenty of self and laughs the movie can also be very serious at times not a must see but recommended if you like the actors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.93864905834198 Review: look we rated this a 10 on entertainment value it's a comedy sure not an epic like lord of the rings or gone with the wind still for comedy particularly these days it's a 10 br br not a long movie moves quickly and easily kelsey grammar right at home is this role as a loose but brilliant captain of a diesel sub against the us nuclear navy in a war game designed to see if terrorists could get a nuclear bomb through our kinda ironic this plot pre 911 don't take this topic seriously cause it's mostly laughs from start to finish br br rob schneider is 2nd in command like frank burns and pulls many laughs all the others are perfect for their parts as well rip torn and bruce dern br br look plain and simple you got 90 minutes and need a laugh or pick me up and you're not a prude their is some language and innuendo then rent it or buy it we did and enjoy i wish they would make a part 2 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7203497290611267 Review: down is not a great movie but then again very few flicks are so if your looking for entertainment instead of great wisdom this is a great movie without the no sharp sexism or graphic violence spoil this light comedy about a bunch of misfits who are assigned to a antique submarine they are set to fail their tasks so that a general can get his extra star they must take on the entire us navy with it's nuclear submarines but they are and this is a comedy so you can guess the outcome but you root for those and this makes it a very entertaining movie watch and enjoy eight stars that is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9613490700721741 Review: it starts a little slow but give it a chance in the spirit of the ship in the arm and the pink sub this movie is about a not so orthodox group engaged in not so orthodox methods to everyone rob schneider is priceless as a lt that takes himself way too seriously which results in a failed mutiny attempt and pirate crew makes him walk the plank in contrast kelsey grammar similar to cary grant does not take anything to serious except the job this movie is more about lines than plot from the up fisherman in charleston harbor to the whale their antics took me by surprise and i laughed out loud Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5493832230567932 Review: i saw the movie in the theater at its release then watched the vhs tape over the years and while through target saw this dvd with pushing tin for the sum of 5 50 br br there is something about this comedy that has really clicked with me how kelsey grammar with a tattoo on his thing is an unorthodox commander who inherits a rusty diesel sub and a crew of and misfits he's up against the best a los angeles class nuclear attack sub and his old captain macy br br bruce dern plays the bad guy rip torn the admiral running the exercise if you don't laugh hysterically during the run silent segment with the cook well you have a different kind of humor from me br br towards the end the says d b f with no explanation it is apparently some inside knowledge gotten from an old consultant thanks to google i learned that with the advent of the nuclear subs the old would wear pins diesel boats forever br br a navy friend said that many of the technical aspects aren't correct but who cares it is one of the funniest movies i've seen br br i don't think it takes a to know who will win in this exercise Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8957270979881287 Review: i just discovered this film and love it just the right mix of fast moving story entertaining characters hilarious moments but not with stupid jokes and fun performances by kelsey grammar harry dean stanton ron schneider rip torn and more is especially good and i really enjoyed watching the guy who played br br i also find it interesting that they used a real submarine the for the running on top scenes and it almost exactly for their sets the set decoration is really impressive if you do a digital tour of the online and then compare it to scenes in the movie they did an excellent job on this film br br what a light entertaining and truly enjoyable movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914122819900513 Review: this is a very underrated movie to say the least as has been pointed out in previous posts this movie has a somewhat loose and highly implausible script but you find yourself saying who cares while shooting milk or insert of your choice here through your nose it was indeed due to a rare mix of actors in sync while kelsey grammar is obviously a gifted actor reference this movie the supporting actors actress play their roles quite well i found in interesting how they threw in the part about martin blowing the shot in the 'big game' for basketball team if any of you is a basketball fan you'll remember martin from men can't and the and you'll know that martin had a short stint in the with the nice how they threw in believable character attributes such as this rob anal character was the perfect offset to calm demeanor lauren holly played the gutsy with a brain well enough to make you want her to succeed this is a movie that will make you laugh even if you've seen it many times before the comic bits in this movie definitely last i still find myself laughing 12 years later br br is that one of my chickens no this a parrot from the caribbean well don't let it fly away that's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9534018039703369 Review: down has been in our library since it first arrived in vhs since then we have acquired the dvd and a digital from cinema now br br it is a quirky flick that does not go overboard as either pro or con it is first and foremost a comedy and as a vehicle for the main characters i am quite surprised that a sequel has never been offered br br the movie has gained a following that borders on a cult obsession even among the very young i became aware of this while visiting the drum in mobile alabama in 2002 a group of cub scouts my grandson among them had all taken up the roles from the movie and planned to relive it during their on board br br it is a fun romp that makes you proud both of our navy and hollywood which is rare company br br thanks to kelsey grammar lauren holly and rob schneider for making what could have been an otherwise unremarkable movie such great entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791821241378784 Review: the scripting of the subtle comedy is unmatched by any movie in recent years the characters are interesting even if a bit predictable the comedic timing written into the script is more than enough to make up for a well worn underdog plot when you're sure you know the ending surprise highly recommended for all ages although the younger set will probably not appreciate some of the more subtle references they will certainly appreciate one scene in particular great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842635989189148 Review: not the best plot in the world but the comedy in this movie rules kelsey grammar is wonderful in this movie another funny guy is rob schneider who will make you crack up with his segments with ken hudson campbell who plays lauren holly plays probably the more serious character in the cast as lt lake bruce dern is a great actor in this movie playing probably the most serious character in the movie the actor i liked the most was toby as all the electric shots his character takes in the movie is hilarious br br plot is a little uneven about lt commander tom dodge who for years has wanted to command his own sub when he finally gets the chance instead of a brand new sub he gets a rusty wwii diesel sub the his crew isn't any better misfits of the u s navy he is then put in a series of war games that shows how an old diesel engine can handle itself against the current nuclear navy things still don't get any better when he finds out his dive officer is actually a female officer to see how women do on actual subs to get the commander position he wants he has to win the war games and blow up a dummy ship br br the movie quite well in fact i laughed non stop when i saw this movie in theaters i loved when they were in silence and farts and reaction to the smell is hilarious br br overall 9 out of 10 this movie is just plain fun to watch it nice to have a movie like this i hate movies that try to be 100 serious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9662283658981323 Review: i love military comedies sgt stripes in the army now major payne and down is hilarious but it has a heart as well br br the ss the was gorgeous absolutely beautiful a piece of art come alive so it was a diesel engine sub so what i learned that the aircraft carrier ranger which stood in for the enterprise in star trek iv a huge ship was which might mean that ranger was a diesel too br br my favorite scene jesus this been on the since korea this can in 1966 takes finger full and tastes it what's the matter sir it still tastes like corn br br yelling except it's ham that would be a problem br br it's story perhaps a wee strained seemed plausible respected dodge and seemed to care about him so he wanted to give dodge a chance he gave him a battered but still class sub and him the task of using the diesel sub to evade the nuclear navy and harbor and 2 star admiral graham with his eye on his third star and a grudge against dodge assigned him the crew hoping that they would screw up so dodge would lose can tom dodge get the crew up to speed and working as a team and can he take an old out of date sub and beat the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523271322250366 Review: although the plot of cover girl is very flimsy and tired it does serve well enough as an anchor for the and gershwin musical numbers following her signature role in hayworth opted to star in this musical that seems tailor made for her besides looking as gorgeous as ever she impresses with her dancing as well gene kelly who was on loan to columbia from mgm matches her in dancing and the sequence where he with his own shadow was nicely done the supporting characters were also competently acted personally i didn't enjoy cover girl as much as the musicals hayworth made with fred astaire however cover girl is still very entertaining and easy to recommend my score 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9912660717964172 Review: tom dodge despite having a reputation among as a renegade and maverick note to reader maverick does not mean tom cruise maverick means non is actually an intelligence operative for the vice admiral of his submarine fleet the vice admiral is concerned about our old friends the russians yard sales with their old diesel countries like north korea or iraq would love to get their hands on this baby and slip a nuclear into harbour or florida and this was 6 7 years before 9 11 br br the admiral dodge to assume command of a wwii diesel sub and mount an exercise against the surface fleet and the orlando a top of the line fast attack sub dodge takes command and in no time whips up the bad news bears err i mean his lovable group of oddball into warriors despite having welcome aboard tattooed on his penis he is a competent and fair commander he does not choose favorites and he authority in a responsible manner the us navy could not have come up with a finer piece of recruitment propaganda than this made under appreciated gem from the creator of police academy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656059741973877 Review: surprisingly good and quick witted adventure that features kelsey supposedly in his first lead role in a feature as an unconventional navy sub commander who wants to run a nuclear sub of his own however he has earn it by competing against the u s navy in a series of war games with a crew of questionable and lovable men and a woman too br br director david s ward major league and his writers have put together a hysterically clever and upbeat comedy that tries to make the film easy to understand which they do quite well second besides the character most of the crew provide some or plenty of the movie's humor which is treated like a double edged sword three members of the supporting cast williams toby and rob schneider provide the funniest scenes which includes weird gestures and well their personalities br br down is more than a navy version of police academy or the dirty dozen what the film does is get the job done the right way and i liked it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854342937469482 Review: starring kelsey grammar rob schneider lauren holly rip torn this movie is a classic family favorite at least for most members of my family that is one of us rolls our eyes at the mention of this movie and thinks what a stupid movie i'm not that person though i still find this movie highly amusing i just watched it again last night with someone who had never seen it and i laughed just as hard as the first time i watched it it's still very funny to me br br naval captain tom dodge grammar is a bit of a black sheep in the navy he's the kind of guy who will play golf while on a sub cracking a ball onto a golf course while they sail past it he's the kind of guy who will get drunk pass out and wake up with a hangover and a tattoo on his he's not the kind of guy that everybody wants to be commanding a sub br br but dodge is at the end of the line he's put in to get command of his own sub several times and if he doesn't get a sub this time he's headed for a desk job meaning that's it for naval life the decide to give him his own boat but they don't give him a new nuclear sub they give him a diesel sub an ancient relic from world war ii his mission is to clean her up and take her out on the atlantic for a war game br br dodge is obviously a little bit frustrated to have such a crappy boat given to him when he's worked so hard to get to the point that he's at so he goes and talks to admiral torn about it explains the purpose of the war game diesel subs are still being sold out there in the real world to countries like iran iraq and to name a few wants to know what would happen if some renegade captain in a diesel sub came to the states and tried to smuggle a nuclear into one of the bases would they make it dodge and most of the don't think so but wants to know for sure hence why he has devised this war game mission is to take the out to sea then try to evade the u s nuclear navy and blow up the american naval bases in simulated battle of course br br so that's about as deep as the plot gets this is not a plot driven movie it's a stupid movie that is just a big gag it makes fun of itself and you are not expected to take it seriously if you're looking for good dumb laughs on a friday night i'd urge you to check it out br br bottom line 3 out of 4 worth a look Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22502250969409943 Review: there was a recent documentary on making movies that featured a long list of actors and directors talking about what its like to make movies one common theme was you can have a great script great cast the best director and lots of money and still create a bad movie br br down is proof of the to that theory not an original or terribly well written screenplay a few solid actors but mostly unknowns and this movie just makes you laugh out loud it would be easy to just say that kelsey grammar carried this movie but that isn't truly the case other character actors like rob schneider and the hilarious williams added significantly to the of the film br br cast dynamics or that mysterious movie magic are really what happened here creating a film that flows smoothly has incredibly well executed transitions and line after line of well written and well performed dialog br br a preposterous premise lots and lots of technical inaccuracies and just plan silly things that could not happen in the real world or the real navy but you just don't care as a merchant marine myself i found that the overall feel of the movie while not plausible was also not too far off the mark as far as life at sea goes br br this is a very funny movie a good family film and particularly if your a fan lots of kelsey grammar wit sarcasm and just damn Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.28171679377555847 Review: i'm glad they finally released it on dvd i bought the video tape years ago and watch it at least once or twice a year br br has a wry wit about him that really makes this movie a success its formula is certainly not original but it's very funny nonetheless i am very surprised that it didn't receive higher in the ratings br br it ranks as one of my all time favorite comedies it's just a fun little flick that makes you feel good and sometimes that's all a movie is meant to be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949414074420929 Review: this is one of those movies the critics really missed the mark on this movie is practically navy for the 90s or police academy at sea proves he can play roles other than as he and the navy in order to get his own sub rob schneider is as as usual the same in every role he plays and lauren holly is the local albeit with a brain ken hudson campbell is as funny as usual with almost every line a catch phrase the movie has a wonderful intelligent plot and a non predictable script that still surprises me every time i watch it many of the navy phrases and terms go over my head though but it's a small obstacle for the sheer accuracy and realism of the movie and its characters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690649509429932 Review: i've enjoyed this movie ever since i first saw it in the theatre some movies have a cast of characters and a script that come together in perfect and this is one of them the characters illustrate some truths about getting the best out of people working together building a team and achieving goals without ever preaching morality the situations are crafted well and are consistent with the movie's opening premise the tension builds nicely and the humor is clean and consistent throughout the movie manages to pull me right in to root for the characters and to laugh pretty well all the way through this is a feel good movie as good as they come br br what amazes me is that a movie which appears so simple can be so long term entertaining the music is a perfect copy of music in the typical serious post war navy movies which helps to create the humor and point out that greatness is in the eye of the the scenes in the credits are a great music video of in the navy which deserve their own full screen special feature the scenes and cuts are crafted well and the casting and acting is right on br br this movie is a classic as great as any ever made without any pretensions in fact the lack of pretension is what makes it so much fun to watch i love these guys and gal br br the other day i thought of the film and wondered whether it was available on dvd good fortune has come to us and the dvd came out in may 2004 i headed to the store and snapped up a copy then my wife and i enjoyed another hilarious night in front of the big screen i've rated this movie as a 10 because it comes together on all levels far better than many high budget films and oscar winners this is entertainment br br listen up fox home video you have a great movie in your vaults and it's a shame to find a cheap shot dvd with badly degraded off tint colors only 8 years since release so why not restore the colors and present the film as it was meant to be seen i'd gladly pay a few bucks more to get the picture right i'm grateful to have my own copy now give us the eye candy that the film deserves and how about recreating the credit sequence as a full screen music video special feature Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688434600830078 Review: i would like to thank you for giving me a chance to be one of the first to actually view the film it really does grip you john paul does eventually get to see the light and make a life for himself away from being tied to his mothers strings br br i imagine there must be so many families these days in the same position especially with children leaving home older but i wouldn't say wiser with very sad parents who haven't really got lives of their own and who make their lives a misery br br i think this film should definitely have a wider audience i would also say that the other actors played brilliant parts as well it is such a deep film and very moving Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886721968650818 Review: i just watched the dvd of this award winning film one life stand is a stark drama that through it's pace black and white shots and atmospheric music paints a very compelling and honest picture it's a story about life's around power sex and control highlighted by a few sad lonely lives the mother very well acted by maureen carr is uptight and drawn in on herself the father only appears on the side lines and yet is a powerful and pivotal part of the drama money is hidden in boxes and shoes br br the writing was superb and i liked the sensual close up shots of details such as nails red lips a candle mirrors etc the way the camera was used made it very intimate it's a harrowing tale with sexual undertones while the on the dark streets adds to the despair of the sad characters br br there are some highly memorable shots conveyed simply by a walk or a dropped shoulder such as walking away under the bridge and the stunned and hurt look on face in the call centre which hopes to helps people through using cards as she listens to a caller talk of her own abuse br br at the start we see john paul wide eyed and innocent having photos shot as he wants to try his mother is deluded and making poor choices for him in a way pushing him away while she tries to keep him john paul's turns into escort work and boss offers her money and eventually they go on a date there are also moments of humour and subtle irony one excellent scene is when they are having a fairly normal meal and starting to open up a bit when the father appears with his dark presence and clouds everything over but this and other things offer moments of hope br br i felt at times the pacing of the film was a shade too intense but this is a small detail in another wise challenging and memorable film and something a bit different it stands in start contrast to most american films which are either total fantasy or the world' as seen through tainted glasses this film depicts life with all its rough edges and displays unforgettable images br br this isn't but a thought provoking and real life drama br br one life stand is a truly involving and emotionally honest film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840326905250549 Review: all budding filmmakers should watch this movie it is like a in digital film making in itself some of the scenes look like they have been shot on much higher production values than what they really have been it is very encouraging that such a well crafted piece of work can be made on a low budget the acting is very good and the characters are very interesting particularly that of the lead boy john who manages to play a teenager experiencing difficulties whilst remaining really likable his beautiful but fading mother was also very well portrayed and the relationship between her and her boss was very intriguing this is a very quirky interesting piece and i will be looking for anything else made by the same team the director is certainly one to watch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8845527172088623 Review: i'm not a big fan of musicals but i was always enamored of ms looks so i thought i'd give it a try br br this may be the best showcase for the multi talented ms hayworth she's never looked in a film with the possible exception of where she is sex symbol par excellence br br rita is more than ably assisted by gene kelly and phil silvers the comedy may be dated but it is still quite amusing kelly does one of his tour de force dances dancing with the image of himself from a window br br but rita drives this whole movie an excellent cast featuring otto kruger and the always wonderful wise cracking eve arden doesn't hurt br br rita sings rita dances all the while looking impossibly beautiful the music may be short of classic but the lyrics to most of the tunes are quite clever br br i find this movie works better than which i regard as a flawed film to ms credit she also drives and drives any red blooded male insane br br the film holds up well after all these years much leg candy for the male audience is a nice bonus Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670589566230774 Review: seriously engaging intelligent and thought provoking drama at its very best mean gripping moody and captivating every home should have a copy don't take my word for it see it yourself one life stand makes you consider your own lifestyle and how you treat your family and friends beautiful photography and impressive acting makes for one of the best cinema graphic experiences of the year john debut is a delight and adds a real touch of truth and realism to this deep and gritty film this is a film that cares and has an honesty that is in recent years no car chases but a film packed with hum our and emotion i first saw this film screened at the edinburgh film festival in 2000 and am now delighted to be able to own a copy on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987076461315155 Review: a truly accurate and look into modern day life it could be set in any town in the uk br br i live in a housing estate in and can relate to this film very well br br sadly the situations and characters are all too realistic but not predictable br br the actors are believable i felt as if i was spying on my neighbours it was an intimate dip into the lives of fragile and hopeless people i was very moved by a few scenes br br i loved the way this film was shot br br overall this film is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751163125038147 Review: i saw one life stand when it premiered at the 2000 edinburgh international film festival and was blown away by it made on a micro budget this black and white digital movie is very much a european film and succeeds brilliantly in spite of the limitations of dv the film works because it's in the indie tradition dealing with complex issues yet moving and relieved by touches of understated humour one life stand avoids falling into the trap of other uk realist films with ordinary working people portrayed as either hopeless victims or comedic stereotypes the performances are strong particularly maureen carr as the mother i understand the film has recently been released on dvd and i would definitely recommend it the rating on this site is misleading which is why i gave it a high score because the filmmaker may miles thomas obviously put her heart and soul into it and deserves better than 2 8 for her amazing achievement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852606654167175 Review: have to agree that this movie and it's talented director do not receive the they deserve here's hoping that the dvd will do very well and bring both to the attention of a wider audience the actors gave excellent performances and the plot is excellent perhaps overall the movie is a little long but may miles thomas seems to enjoy her actors when they are giving strong performances and therefore sometimes holds them in longer close ups than necessary good for the actors i am sure but sometimes as the audience you are ready to move on so to speak with the plot may miles thomas deserves more recognition from the film business as one of our foremost digital movie directors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754601120948792 Review: i was lucky enough to see this film at a festival last year and had half expected it to get a release the fact that it was shot on a digital camcorder has surely its success but as i understand it was never the intention of the film maker to make it look like film in the first place it was more about the story the characters and their relationships is that not what films are supposed to be about but it did have a quality in the texture of its visual appearance that suggests may thomas is onto something we should pay attention to for independent film makers and producers alike who have a the talent and lacking the money and drive a lot can be learned from watching this film technically it has everything going for it the use of light music etc by far outweigh that of any other digital feature film i have ever seen and therefore it is worthy of much praise the actors performances are believable to a point if not slightly under played i felt there was much more in there more depth in particular from the male lead john paul clarke but one thing that really does bother me as a film maker myself is the film being in black and white a need to cover up a multitude of sins than if it was colour do we have more to learn in the progression of digital technology or is this the future of wonderful film making Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4221099615097046 Review: one life stand is an accomplished piece of film making which hasn't been given the credit it deserves its imdb rating of 1 7 doesn't do it justice and is perhaps due to the very few screenings it has had rather than the quality of the film itself shot on digital in black and white the film is well directed with production values that its shoestring budget the performances are excellent particularly that of gary lewis who gets better with every role my only criticisms are that it is a bit on the long side and could have done with a touch more humour to offset the darker moments overall though it is a fine piece of work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973717212677002 Review: i have to say this is one of the best movie i have seen so far for naruto the action was a lot better then the first movie because it had a lot more fight scene and it came to u at a faster pace it was amazing the was excellent as well as most of the visual effects br br the story line is something new to naruto but it is basically the same as the first movie in the series u see them fight against other ninjas but in the movies 1 2 u see them fighting against machine of mass destruction it is nice to see them fighting something other then ninja and that it was great to see some other power other then and how other people from other land across the ocean fight also finally killed someone that is more stronger then her she have truly become strong it was a lot better then the on the series that i'm watching now when u watch this movie the fast action scene will surely make your heart pound with new and in the movie u know it is good and the music was good as well but i find it to be lacking something but the ending theme song was a plus dong dang i think was a really good song i totally recommend it br br all in all i give this movie a 10 because i just love it if u do decide to watch it enjoy it lol Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752833247184753 Review: i'm a big fan of naruto even though i haven't watched every episode or read every manga br br i really liked the first naruto movie and to tell you the truth i was a little nervous that this one wouldn't be as good or action packed as the first mainly because this one in australia only had a pg instead of an m which is a pg 13 us or 12 uk but i was wrong thankfully the animation was more improved although some drawings of the characters at points looked rushed and was very good especially in the fight scenes br br speaking of that let's talk about the fight scenes the animation and action in the fight scenes was spectacular and very entertaining i especially enjoyed the battle with and the fight with fighting the shape shifting female warriors all the characters you want are here naruto and if only was in the movie could save her from the female warriors in dramatic fashion and maybe they could have a passionate kiss in my summary at the top i say that this more as a piece of cinema than just an extended episode and it does the action is very cinematic and the animation quality looks very fancy especially during the fighting overall this is a excellent anime film that is a must see for any naruto fan 5 5 10 10 50 50 100 100 alright i'll stop Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767516851425171 Review: i liked this movie the second naruto feature film i enjoyed the one in the snow a tad better though as i found the story here a bit disjointed as i was not sure where certain things were supposed to be happening or when still like the first film this one too has a nice run time to it of a hour and a half plenty of time for a nice well developed movie with some really cool fights the story starts off with ninja from the village hidden in the sand in combat with unknown it then to naruto and hunting down a for what they think is going to be an easy assignment they soon find out otherwise as they are also attacked and naruto is separated from his friends after he has a fight with a strange young warrior clad in armor they both are injured and taken in by a caravan and soon after naruto is invited to join this strange organization that wishes to create a utopia of course all is not as it seems and there are plenty of fights to go around my favorite was the one involving fighting this strange woman who takes him very lightly which is a very big mistake the concluding fight is rather good too involving naruto and this strange man who is a better villain than any of those in the previous movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629613757133484 Review: naruto the anime tv series has so far spawned 2 feature length theatre movies and a third one is coming our way this summer br br the first one which was released in the summer was a fun adventure featuring the main characters of naruto in an exciting adventure however one must be a blind deaf and one legged chicken to deny that film's faults whilst the first was most definitely enjoyable there were a lot of things that could be improved on naruto movie 2 however takes all of these aspects and excels upon them br br the action first of all was incredibly cinematic the lighting setting and style was three fold as effective as in the first movie in the first we were given basic action well animated and choreographed animation but nothing eye popping however this movie's cinematography was exceptional the use of shadows and lighting combining together to make the action all that more intense was very effective and added to the force of the fighting br br the animation was very good it disney however since this is a movie about tv characters there was nothing about the character design or detail to the actual characters however the animation was incredibly fluid and realistic i think they even used twice the amount of for each second because there was absolutely nothing about the animation at all it was incredibly fluid br br the music i think that's where this movie fails the original composer conductor for the tv show was used for the film and i don't really feel that he did that good of a job the music mostly reminded me of a lot of pieces used in old games the composer is very good but the used for the film couldn't convey the tune very well however they didn't fail the film at all adding as a good accompaniment to the action but except for a few violin string pieces towards the end and some work the music didn't excel any boundaries or act as anything special br br the story was fun it was a reasonably typical storyline for naruto and was very similar to the first movies except again it took everything that had been wrong with the first film's story and improved upon them the characters were a lot more interesting and the way the story progressed was what kept me watching throughout the entire film it kept making you think the film would be ending any second now but then it would move on but instead of feeling dragged out the action and characters made everything still feel fresh and exciting br br overall this film is a but however good it might be it is most definitely one for the fans i enjoyed the film but thats because i'm a fan but i can see just like with final advent children it doesn't excel as a movie but merely acts as a fantastic serve of fan service for a good hour and a half though i think this film does act as a good introduction to the series for current non watchers it won't give a full effect for anyone other than those glued to naruto screens however despite all this it was a fun movie to enjoy during this depressing period of upsetting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803816080093384 Review: although i'm not crazy about musicals cover girl is a delight for classic movie buffs and especially for fans of rita hayworth and gene kelly the film may be dated by today's standards and the story and songs may be nothing special but the musical numbers are magnificently staged and there's a terrific cast to go with the film plus the film is a worthy introduction for fans of rita hayworth she's simply breathtaking in glorious technicolor br br despite jerome collaboration with the film his music here is nowhere near as special or memorable as his songs in swing time 1936 yet the songs serve the film well the dancing is nothing short of excellent especially coming from gene kelly's solo number and my favorite musical number alter ego dance the amusing phil silvers nearly steals the film as kelly's partner otto kruger eve arden and edward give good performances in their dramatic supporting roles and rita plays a sweet charming girl here a role that's a far cry from her femme fatale babes in films like blood and sand 1941 br br all in all this is a delightful film that's worth watching even if you're not big on musicals yet the film's music could have been more memorable if only my favorite period irving berlin or cole porter wrote the songs for this film however it's the glorious technicolor cinematography and the imaginative dancing that are the real treats of the film's production br br while i was watching rita hayworth do her stuff i don't think i've ever seen a more beautiful or graceful redhead dance on the screen since i saw shearer in michael powell's masterpiece the red shoes 1948 just watch rita in cover girl and fall in love with her Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727851152420044 Review: the plot michael connors has done everything in films but direct and is looking for his 1st big chance he discovers molly in a play and at once knows she will be a big film star he signs her to a contract with the that he must direct the producer agrees and their big time careers are under way what follows is a recreation of the silent film era and early sound movies with great emphasis on comedy and oh yes there's romance and a little sadness too the performances by don ameche and alice fay are top notch the music is a real plus too with some old familiar tunes heard lots of dvd extras as well in this restored version released in 2008 it must be emphasized that this movie is a story 1st not just a tribute to silent films later years would bring similar films such as singin' in the rain 1952 dick van dyke carl the comic 1969 what is special about this film though is recreating silent movies in 1939 we see portions of them as the cinema audience would in that bygone era although some sound effects are included in glorious b w while the rest of the movie is in pristine color one of the greatest in the silent era buster keaton who at this point was on an climb is used superbly in 2 silent film recreated scenes and he is on the top of his game it is said that he had some input on his scenes as well but the real reason to watch the movie if your a motion picture history fan is that beyond everything else hollywood is mack film legacy it doesn't take a genius to realize this movie is a positive reworking of mack and mabel life the character michael connors is mack sennett whose real name was michael and molly of course is mabel sennett had the pie the bathing beauties and keystone cops he worked with buster keaton ben cameo roscoe fatty arbuckle body double and fell in love with his leading lady not only all that but sennett was technical adviser for this film and appears in it as well as most film viewers today prefer sound features those who were associated with short subjects and silents are left out to as mack sennett fell into that category it is fortunate that there is hollywood sennett was of course very instrumental in the evolution of comedy in movies his career started in as an actor then writer director producer he semi retired in 1935 with about 500 films to his credit he had worked with the best such as charlie chaplin gloria swanson bing crosby w c fields keaton harry langdon arbuckle and even roy rogers in way up as film comedy is an extremely difficult path to continue for an entire career mack played it wise did only selective work for the next 25 years in 1931 he had receive an academy award in the short subject category and another in 1937 for a lifetime of work in the 1940's his presence was still felt e g here come the co 1945 where a recreation of the soup scene used in wandering 1926 is done in 1947 the road to hollywood used some of crosby films 2 years later brought some nostalgia with the film down memory lane in which he participated with his knack of always with the right people a guest role with the eternally popular lawrence his radio show came about later in the year 1950 brought a re release of his greatest triumph romance 1914 with sound in 1952 he was honored on tv's this is your life then his autobiography the king of comedy 1954 which is a great companion piece to hollywood was published 1955 brought a more concrete association with abbott costello as he had a cameo in a c meet the keystone finally in 1957 another tribute with the compilation film the golden age of comedy so when you watch hollywood it is the legacy of a motion picture pioneer in the film at the banquet scene the camera pans over the guests at a long table as we get to the silver haired mack he alone turns his head to the camera as if to say here i am when he rises to give a speech a short while later he is at his most subdued the words given him as if to mentally convey i know my influence on comedy will never end but will people forget mack sennett the individual maybe this movie will help Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618948698043823 Review: hollywood is a mildly entertaining 1939 film starring two staples of the 20th century fox roster don ameche and alice faye and containing a couple of in jokes br br the film concerns a max sennett type michael connors ameche who brings an actress to hollywood molly faye and makes her a big silent comedienne eventually moving her into more dramatic roles he becomes extremely successful with her as his star obsessed with his work he's absolutely shocked when she and her leading man alan curtis run off and get married he's so shocked he dumps her she and her husband go off and continue to be more and more popular while studio starts losing money at an alarming rate before you know it he's through molly wants to help and asks that connors direct her next film br br there's lots of keystone type footage which is quite funny and some fantastic slapstick by buster keaton who is wonderful the film also has a scene from the jazz singer when the talkies take over the in joke of course has to do with tin tin for whom zanuck used to write in one scene trainer brings him in as a potential contract player for studio connors throws both of them out of his office a few scenes later tin tin is shown to be 1 box office the role of the famous german shepherd in this film is played by tin tin jr daddy having passed away in jean arms in 1932 one month shy of his 14th birthday fortune smiled on him even at the end br br alice faye is very pretty and does a fine job as does ameche who turns in an energetic performance j edward and stuart provide very good support br br unfortunately this film isn't quite sure what it is history comedy romance or drama however hollywood is still quite watchable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9579180479049683 Review: it's 1913 a studio prop boy spies the actress who is going to become hollywood's next great movie star and he's the director that's going to make it happen after inventing pie throwing and the keystone cops his dream comes true being completely absorbed in his film making however he fails to notice that he is losing his leading lady to another man several over budget flops later he is known as nothing more than the director who turned down tin tin fortunately for him the loyal and compassionate residents of hollywood are by ambition and ego he'll be okay as long as he still has his friends br br this movie starts out as a mad cap comedy typical of the time period and in the opening scenes it holds its own with the best of them it has a playful lack of self consciousness which is sorely missing in most of today's comedies shortly into the film however it moves away from this mode of comedy and instead attempts to entertain us using the films within the film these are silent slapstick comedies well done but nothing out of the ordinary and they go on for much longer than is necessary for any audience which has seen the originals upon returning the film takes a dramatic turn it's well written and the cast does an excellent job of making the transition but the movie really should have decided from the beginning what it was going to be br br by the end of the film it has transformed once again this time into a to the glitter of hollywood the small town of los angeles has grown up into the city which makes the movies that entertain the whole world br br in spite of its promising beginnings this film has not aged particularly well nevertheless it does have some strong scenes a certain nostalgic appeal and an entertaining sub text about the people who made it and the audiences it was made for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505458474159241 Review: what makes this one better than most movie movies is that it doesn't feel phony the film the story of the hot headed director and his rise and fall and rise by using real recognizable names and events during the silent and early sound eras instead of the generic sound will put us out of business business they actually show and the jazz singer the acting is really quite good with performances from don ameche alice faye and j edward in particular Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6084654927253723 Review: i can remember seeing this movie when i was very young and several times on tv since then i have always liked it i have noticed on the print shown on local tv that one scene has reversed film it is the one where they are hiding behind the rock it looks like rocks near los angeles watching the indians ride by if you look carefully you will notice that suddenly all the soldiers are left handed it is only a short segment and i have to admit that it took me years to notice it br br as far as history goes there were often to rescue white from the indians the direct connection for the final battle scene is the battle of island in that action a group of volunteer scouts equipped with repeating spencer not were surprised by the indians and to an island and held off several charges in the last charge they killed roman nose one of the more famous indian i have no idea if the writer of the script had this in mind but it does fit fairly well br br there are several guy madison movies that i hope come out on dvd someday and this is one of them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9150639176368713 Review: saw this film the first time in 1953 with my older brother it was one of the great 3 films released in that era we saw it at least thirteen times and were proud of it scott does a typical western shoot em up job while surrounded by the indian arrows rather than surround sound oh for those lenses again Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48365482687950134 Review: warner brothers produced this 3d extravaganza that was the biggest commercial success for westerns in 1953 guy madison leads a band of soldiers and misfits to rescue two white women being held by indians which essentially all there is to this film the 3d format was in its early stages as a hollywood gimmick to compete with the growing popularity of home television and the effects work very well here the make off with the ladies and are pursued by the indians until the white men make their stand at an island in a creek bed the indian weaponry comes at the audience non stop throughout and a spray of tobacco juice aimed at a is thrown in for good measure madison was quite popular as wild bill hickock and is good as a displaced cattle rancher who is given his thankless task by the army for all the film's polish and presentation the movie was made in just three days Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7730817198753357 Review: the charge at feather river is a routine western about the u s cavalry against the cheyenne indians the film carried a constantly mounting tension with some pleasant diversion br br guy madison and frank play the officers who rescue helen and vera miles from the indians br br the outdoor scenes are well photographed specially the exciting indian charge at feather river at the climax of the movie with the rain of spears the fight to the death between madison and the sketches of the brigade even a of tobacco juice used against a and the romantic interludes between our hero and helen all are here entertaining in 3 d and technicolor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.937147855758667 Review: this neo film noir is one of a genre of late twentieth century american films that all seem to involve corrupt characters fast cars a ribbon of highway and of course plenty of guns by people who appear never to have taken a gun safety course the actors are the best reason to see black day blue night there is the late great j t walsh swing blade red rock west the last seduction and many more who did many neo films noirs see also breakdown then there is michele forbes of the tv series star trek the next generation and homicide in a supporting role there is even the late who also appeared on a star trek episode titled the naked now a spoiler of sorts a clue really only the most innocent survive but innocence is a very relative term in a movie like this and you probably won't guess who is innocent before the final reel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569076299667358 Review: it looks b grade and you will probably think there is no reason to rent this film but do i expected nothing from this movie just something to pass the time but i was hooked from the start two interesting premises a bank robbery gone wrong a million dollars missing and two girls on the road to start a new life how will these two stories collide just when you think you know what direction the movie is headed it does a 180 and you are left blown away by the great twists in the plot it has a great but unexpected ending and you are left wanting more always a good sign rent it or even buy it you will not be disappointed Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4426572918891907 Review: though i strongly feel that is the best gene kelly movie but this a pretty good one i liked the music and the dancing and the ending on how gene got the girl my favorite part though without a doubt is dance with his alter ego i love watching two gene kelly's for the price of one it shows what talent mr kelly really was it is a movie that i think that everyone should watch at least once in their life time so you have not seen it go out and find to watch it today i'm sure that everyone out there has a gene kelly friend that has this movie in their collection so go over to their house and pop some popcorn and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807329177856445 Review: black day blue night was actually good modern noir three young on the run from their own lives team up on something of a road trip through a desert in the middle of nowhere as most modern noir does one woman finds that her husband is cheating on her and after finding him in a hotel room decides to head off and start anew strangely enough she travels with her husband's mistress who is given that the never told her he was married and together while driving in the pouring rain they meet a third very mysterious young man with a suitcase full of secrets while they're giddy and free and all suspicious of one another the cops back at town have them marked as suspects in the death of a policeman br br black day blue night starts out with immediate confrontation and throws in a pretty good story with all it's twists meant to mislead your suspicions of one character after another leading to a very unusual ending that is the movie starts with immediate action confrontation and once you think the story is solved you are immediately thrust into yet another turn in the plot revealing just a little more than you expected before the movie is over br br but as some viewers have written the ending is slightly confusing and a bit of a let down the killer is not who you would immediately expect and once revealed becomes somewhat confusing due to a rather thinly explained flashback which reveals all of the necessary motive to solve the mystery but actually there is a finale beyond that which i would think is the most interesting of the film because modern noir always involves a circle of criminal suspects almost always all of them guilty of something it is also a genre that always involves money and thus the question in these movies always becomes how far are the characters willing to go for money br br if you like this rendition of modern film noir i would suggest watching red rock west it's also got j t walsh and some going in the blasted desert Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7893311977386475 Review: blondell farrell are excellent blondell was this was very funny and i laughed often throughout it great dialogue and its loaded with wisecracks i could've watched it for hours tremendous fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684194326400757 Review: two hard luck but crafty ladies decide to act like havana widows by sailing to cuba to meet blackmail rich gentlemen br br this was the sort of comic which the studios produced quite effortlessly during the 1930's well made highly enjoyable depression audiences couldn't seem to get enough of these popular funny photo dramas br br joan blondell glenda farrell are perfectly cast as the frantic fast talking females who will go to great lengths to make a little dishonest dough although joan gets both top billing and the romantic scenes both gals are as talented watchable as they are gorgeous br br handsome lyle talbot plays persistent suitor but he's given relatively little to do chubby guy appears as the girls' intended target whether awakening to find himself in the wrong bed or being chased across the roof of a cuban in his long johns he is equally hilarious behind him comes a rank of character actors allen jenkins frank mchugh ruth maude robinson all equally adept at pleasing the toughest crowd br br movie mavens will recognize an uncredited james murray as the suspicious bank teller with the check this very talented actor was pulled out of complete obscurity to star in king the crowd 1928 one of the silent most prestigious films hopes were high for a great career but his celebrity faded quickly with sound pictures after a long string of tiny roles bit parts broke his life ended in the waters of a new york river in 1936 he was only 35 years old br br while never stars of the first rank joan blondell 1979 glenda farrell 1971 scores of films at warner bros throughout the 1930's especially the eight in which they appeared together whether playing gold diggers or working girls reporters or these blonde ladies were very nearly always a match for whatever leading man was lucky enough to share equal billing alongside them with a or a glance their characters showed they were ready to take on the world and any man in it never as wickedly brazen as mae west you always had the feeling that tough as they were blondell farrell used their toughness to defend vulnerable hearts ready to break over the right guy while many performances from seven decades ago can look campy or contrived today these two lovely ladies are still spirited sassy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811216592788696 Review: i just finished watching this last weekend and found it absolutely some of the scenes i just couldn't stop laughing at dennis is soooo amazingly thick sometimes and just says the things but at the same time he's just being cool to impress his girlfriend who gets arrested anyway the beach scenery is very until along comes robbie coltrane not the greatest movie ever made but certainly something to think about renting on a saturday night when you haven't got much else to do like i did you might need to hunt around for it though i was lucky as my local video store it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29218432307243347 Review: the funniest movie from britain i have ever seen the is a tale of sex drugs cream and murder by the seaside dennis carter adrian average moron is out to impress his so called girlfriend andrea dawn french because she thinks he is too law abiding so to get her to come along with him on a romantic getaway he comes up with a scheme that perhaps will impress her and entice her to spend some time with him trouble is lie is that he's somehow gotten involved in an international drugs ring and while telling her a couple of policemen his boasting and nick him and so begins this witty movie full of slick comedy and crude jokes dennis is up in the local nick and much to the arresting delight there seems to be no way out earlier attempts to explain it was all a lie were dismissed by a hilarious melody of stand by your man by the two then comes along commander robertson ronald allen chief intelligence scotland yard he makes a deal with dennis that if he helps him catch the drug then he will be set free and allowed whatever he pleases dennis agrees and is teamed up with harvey duncan peter richardson and lesley reynolds jennifer saunders the rest is an unforgettable experience with robbie coltrane as sergeant troy adding colour to the film his walk along the dry dock against frankie goes to hollywood's two tribes is superb and probably the best scene in motion picture history the two who nick dennis are wonderfully played by michael and patrick and as the motorcycle cop is a laugh if you want something good to watch on a saturday night then i suggest you rent this you won't forget it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949597954750061 Review: great 1980s comic strip comedy set in the south west of england it is a tale of sex drugs cream and murder by the seaside adrian edmondson french and saunders nigel hilarious in drag and robbie coltrane play a part dennis edmondson tries to impress girlfriend by boasting he is involved in a multi million pounds drug deal this leads to complications with hilarious results i am trying to find out the original picture ratio for this film but it does not appear under of the imdb site i spotted the dvd in the shop and it appears to be in 1 33 1 full screen format was the film shot in this ratio or was it originally a widescreen film with a pan and scan dvd it would be useful to know as i hate pan and scan films so come on imdb could you find out for us Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8254779577255249 Review: this film is great being a fan of the comic strip presents i just knew i would love this film and love it i do i finally got round to buying a copy of this film early this year however i was annoyed to find that it had been cut so i'll keep looking at car boot sales for the original version br br anyway the film is about dennis carter adrian edmondson who tries to impress his girlfriend dawn french by claiming to be a drug dealer however dennis is overheard one night in the pub and so dennis turns but the trouble is he doesn't know anything and starts to make up lies and dig himself into an even deeper hole the irony of all this is that there is drug smuggling going on down in devon br br this film is not as funny as i expected but it is still a really good film with some good laughs and a great soundtrack it also has the best scene ever in a british film robbie walk across the pier set to two tribes by frankie goes to hollywood br br so if you are a fan of the comic strip presents of any of the cast members or a fan of british comedy see it a s a p Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762803912162781 Review: a lot of comedy in britain in the 1980s was misguided overly political and unfunny and the worst of the comic strip presents stuff fell into this category br br but this is at the other end a remarkable film that works on different intellectual levels br br is dennis a criminal mastermind or is he lying br br is he telling the truth double counter doubly bubbly br br i've probably watched 20 or 30 times and i still can't decide 100 that's the wonderful thing br br as well as there are big roles for other early comic strip french saunders pete richardson keith allen nigel and robbie coltrane though curiously enough not rik mayall br br all of the comic strip cast however much i disliked the hidden agenda of some of their members are convincing actors and turn in superb performances in this big screen outing while the richardson writing team's work is so often pure genius with nice little touches of detail throughout br br ultimately this is a study of crime and human nature in all it's wondrous complexity and very funny with it you will not be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9390889406204224 Review: this film makes several nods to various science fiction films the prologue reminds me of the one for the original theatrical version of the trailer for buck rogers here it was clips from some early japanese sf tv show then the opening shot of the city in has the dragon flying overhead with a billboard reminding one immediately of the aspect comes even br br more pronounced when we meet the hero who is called a he is blond haired and is called a homage to roy rutger character in a battle scene soon ensues which reminds one immediately of the matrix the government forcing the population to take drugs is like and the chief enforcer while looks like a cross between elvis and dan ackroyd turns out to be a robot very much like the terminator the end battle reminds one of terminator 2 and the end result is hilarious probably not one of the best sf films out there but is enjoyable certainly a lot more enjoyable than tripe like battlefield earth Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.868635356426239 Review: i taped this on sundance and had no idea that it was a miike film i thought it was just another kung fu movie br br then i saw things like the dancing sax player br br who sounded like an oriental and i knew this had to be miike br br i missed the beginning opening credits and had to wait till the very end of the closing credits to see miike's credits br br so far he hasn't disappointed me yet audition city of lost souls ichi the killer and the happiness of the were all good flicks and now i've found out that this was the third in a trilogy br br other than miike and todd there's nobody making interesting films nowadays Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5352296233177185 Review: this was gene kelly's breakthrough and that alone makes it memorable throw in rita hayworth as his love interest and comedian phil silvers of all people as his sidekick and you have the ingredients for a real crowd pleaser which is exactly how it turned out br br kelly plays danny mcguire a nightclub owner in brooklyn brooklyn is always the wrong side of the tracks in '40s films whose star attraction and love interest is rusty parker rita hayworth rita is lovely and even plays a dual role as rusty and grandmother rusty has a chance at the big time through the machinations of john otto kruger who and lost grandmother br br the plot revolves around danny cutting rusty loose to the detriment of his club because she has a chance at success that he can't give her but naturally that's not what rusty ultimately wants because as usual in films of that time the right guy is the only thing on the girl's mind there are no surprises but everybody does their thing well br br kelly does the first of his amazing trick dances this time with himself as a reflection from a glass window he was the master at that sort of dance and one still has to wonder how they timed everything so precisely so that he really does seem to be in two places at once the melodrama gets a bit thick and there are some gratuitous war references thrown in that do little but provide the opportunity for a song or two but kelly takes this film to the next level this was before he became a mega star and too smooth perhaps for his own good an underlying edge of to his character lends it a believable and almost wistful air br br kelly's character in the 1980 also was named danny mcguire this film was the beginning that film the end of a terrific run for a dancing genius clearly this film meant a lot to him highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928011894226074 Review: this is a film that has to be taken in context it shouldn't be seen unless you've seen the first two films but the sort of people seeing this film will probably own the box set or at least know someone who does and you shouldn't go in expecting blade runner the films budget doesn't stretch quite that far and it's a far more zany ride br br essentially the film is a science fiction set in future shot in hong kong as is obvious about a society where it's illegal to sho reprises a similar role from dead or alive 2 and is a detective for the birth control cops takashi miike isn't one to give all of his reasons to you on a but one can assume that the law on enforced by giving people the pill is there because of over population increased life spans and so forth interestingly the dialogue in the film is mainly whilst sho and who play their parts as always brilliantly speak japanese and a few speak english people have criticised the english as being wooden but i found no problems with it also another person found the homosexuality themes throughout the film to be offensive said that takashi miike was anti homosexual he may very well be and not all artists have to be left wing but i can't see this film as an insult to homosexuals he merely calls back philosophies of ancient greece when homo or was more common the film contains similar proportions of action packed and poignant moments to 2 although in this film the action is more martial arts based and are done in a very good hong kong style the cinematography in the film is very nice on the eyes with shots a good control on colours to give the air a look and it's nice to see uncut lengthy shots that are so rare in hollywood these days basically there's a lot to like in this film a good sense of humour exciting action and some very beautiful moments it's a great finish to the series you could criticise it for being a bit cheesy but isn't that part of the charm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687679409980774 Review: if you loved the 1993 erotic sci fiction cyborg film nemesis then you'll love this one i loved it the minute the elvis hero pulls out a samurai sword during a shoot out like nemesis its takes place in a post apocalyptic slum of the future both are police thrillers where the well armed hero must take on well armed rebels to solve a conspiracy by the powers that be against the masses but thats where the similarities ends the ambiguous mayor in dead or alive tries to keep the masses on the drugs he sells them the rebels aided by mercenaries and a cyborg try to brake his suffocating hold on his subjects after several failed attempts to brake the rebels back he sends his top cop to assassinate the rebels this movie follows the track of most action adventure but isn't afraid to color outside the line Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601938724517822 Review: dead or alive final the movie that supposedly brings together the three films in the very loose dead or alive trilogy and connected mostly by its stars and sho and that each film has its share of world and and heaps of violence is admittedly the weakest of the lot that none of the three films ends up being a disappointment is less a testament to the creativity of the material but to the pound for pound guts that director takashi miike takes with the surroundings and the material here he presents an overtly dystopian future however low key where a homosexual mayor dictator richard chen has the entire village drugged except for a group of rebels there's also robots in this year of one of them is a robot of complete lethal skill but also with the capacity to love and learn and so forth then a cop happens to be the top guard but things start to unravel on both sides teaming up with the rebels and with his employer though blood soaked mishaps like a hostage trade off gone bad and with finding out his wife and son are robots not done in an alien mood mind you just suddenly as if in a the power went out and that he himself is one as well and it all leads up to one last inexplicable showdown between the two men br br strange that there's yet another film where miike has peaks and here sometimes finding that middle ground of success where science fiction can have some meaning to it but there really isn't anything to take from this story except that the mayor dictator is a with no back story who gets his rocks off making sure his drug stops couples from getting pregnant and that everything remains under control he also has along with him his love slave i'd guess in the hilarious non speaking part of a saxophone player who also doubles sometimes as a human when not away the moody blues meanwhile we get the conventional sides to and stories and they're never uninteresting just not totally convincing enough to hold interest of course miike isn't above having some fun like when michelle maria chen in to the water to get her to swim after a near assassination attempt on the mayor or in having the original rebel leader speaking english for no good reason at all there's even a playful homage to old sci fi cartoons at the start of the film but there's nothing very compelling substance wise with the exception of minor turns at becoming good midway through the film helping one couple get by with to have a kid and mostly miike's strengths this time are purely stylistically and in the choice of locations and sets br br it's like a japanese where everything still has a contemporary feel through all of the special effects and i really liked the yellow green tint miike used through the movie as it impacted very well in outdoor scenes and added just enough in the indoor scenes but as for peaks and one sees this ever more clearly and the sci fi movie channel level of visual effects with maybe a few more dollars put into it during the climax this contains some of the funniest material in the most delirious freudian sensibility from the director even if it has to get started by unbearable contrivance the way that and finally meet up is sort of random and just a means for the producers to try and cheaply tie together the past two films when it wasn't needed on the other hand in terms of the sheer guilty entertainment value of a flick like miike's where one sees something totally unexpected and very crudely sexual it ranks right up there with the best scenes in happiness of the and visitor q overall dead or alive final is a cheesy 90 minute effort that doesn't take itself too seriously and is better off all the more for its wicked contrivances decay and cultural hang ups put on pulp level display Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46141761541366577 Review: i love those kind of movies blood revenge a lot of action very dark cheesy and more but this one doesn't deliver the genre that you might expect when i saw kite birds and ichi the killer before i had fun watching those but why this one not dead or alive final is a decent anime and its not hardcore and don't even expect nudity in this movie at least add some more action to entertain the audience even the drama wasn't that good well i don't want to spoil the movie nor the plot but i felt that dead or alive final is a bit nerdy so without further to do i don't recommend this movie to everyone but i recommend for the people who love decent and well directed anime br br dr jacques university of paris university of paris 1 pantheon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9119313955307007 Review: the final installment sees sho and looking cooler than ever in his pitched against each other for one last battle this time in the future the plot owes a lot to blade runner but done in takashi miike's low budget frenetic comic style i did feel that it was the weakest of the three films and although the ending was still outrageous it lacked the shock value of the previous two compared to the likes of ichi the killer and visitor q final is nowhere near as extreme but is faithful to the other two films in the trilogy that said fans of the first two and fans of miike will get a lot from this as it ties all three films together and gives a final explanation of the relationship between the two protagonists Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605854153633118 Review: two actors play rival gangsters in three films the final of which is a sci fi film that nods strangely to william s burroughs philip k dick and anime all at once the robots are actually called a reference to blade runner several visual allusions to the film can be found as well and the bad guy is a psychotic gay mayor obsessed with through use of a drug for heterosexual love is fleeting and homosexual love is eternal martial arts fights ensue a first for the dead or alive films the hilarious climax involves the two leads morphing into a robot with a gigantic for a head who personifies destruction which has been the path of both characters thus far their individual minds and later literal heads functioning as something like the film ends with the mayor f ing his free jazz playing boy as the robot apparently tears down a wall around them the last words of the mayor oh f followed by a quick fade to black part of me felt cheated part of me confused but mostly i was just laughing a lot of the film is quite boring though the best scenes the film while the rest is far too slow takashi miike has always mined the sexual motifs beneath male violence in action films and this film with the exception of reinforces this theme more than any other sex and violence are two pretty basic themes but like who the jazz interludes may be a homage to ala naked lunch miike is able to show where the two connect to hilarious an oddly cohesive effect Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7833056449890137 Review: the third part of miike's dead or alive trilogy is as unrelated to the first two parts as they were to each other more or less show and are back again for the lead roles but this time the movie us forward 300 years or so into the future post apocalypse br br plays a tough cop an enforcer for the corrupt city's extreme police policies and show plays a drifter who hooks up with a bunch of the city's oppressed rebels the film must have been shot in hong kong as most of the rest of the cast are speakers with terence and josie ho being the most recognisable faces there's also a hk stunt crew on hand for the films action sequences which are very cool in a hk via miike style br br this could be fodder for a dreadful low budget b movie but in miike's hands it of course becomes something more interesting it's quite a slow thoughtful film that meanders along and doesn't try to force anything down the viewer's throat characters are rounded and interesting and the plot an interesting but fairly loose framework for the story to be hung on br br all in all a fairly low key effort until the action scenes which show miike's increasing prowess at directing and very nice action watching the short making of with show in wire is really fun you can tell they were having a great time br br the finale of the film tries to tie together the 3 dead or alive movies which is quite unnecessary because each one is really self contained miike's explanation of the connection is very funny though and caps the series off quite nicely br br not as deep or well developed as not as outrageous and intense as still another good miike movie though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741423726081848 Review: ok this doesn't compare to the explosive tempo of the first opening sequence nor to its visual shock value nor for that matter to the melancholic suspense of the second installment no it's surprisingly and refreshingly different apart of course from the two main actors the tongue in cheek futuristic scenario drives the characters towards each other across genres and languages with an almost force the moment of impact conclusion is your choice of a shakespearean metaphor of life and humanity in a cartoon costume b of violence into homo c humorous of an impossible buildup everything up to then is even less br br highly recommended to movie buffs who don't mind following gras with a hot dog caution to those with more refined Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9515659809112549 Review: four unhappy women leave dreary london to spend an enchanted april in a castle on the coast of italy br br elizabeth von novel comes alive in this charming little film which beautifully demonstrates the virtues of a literate script and ensemble acting all the elements come together to produce a movie that although nearly forgotten now still produces a feeling of appreciation at the story's appropriate resolution br br the actresses each acquit themselves splendidly ann is the free spirited wife longing for far from foggy london katharine alexander plays the quiet housewife wishing for the elegant responsibility of acting as hostess in the castle jane baxter is the beautiful young temporarily escaped from her of male admirers jessie ralph steals every scene she's in as an old lady wanting only to be alone with her memories of the past br br the men in the story are also well cast as miss husband frank morgan has a rather complex role as a mousy researcher who has a disturbing personality change when he becomes a successful writer reginald owen as miss spouse is marvelously pompous as a man well equipped to bore for england his hilarious attempt to take an english bath in an italian bathtub is made even funnier with the assistance of charles as the servants finally ralph forbes one of the finest forgotten actors is eccentric as the ladies' lighthearted landlord br br movie mavens will recognize an uncredited ethel playing the of the housewives club Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807543754577637 Review: my son adam 5 years old is a big scooby doo fan he like this film a lot he particularly liked when the loch ness monster tried to attack shaggy and scooby the vote score is his choice and reflects his love of the characters br br having seen the vampire rock film first this not surprisingly was very similar as they repeat a well worn basic plot in a different setting br br few adults will come across this without having their own memories of the tv cartoon series and even fewer will watch it without children you either like this or love it i loved scooby doo for half an hour as a kid i am happy my son loves it i can just about put up with it now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382450580596924 Review: another great musical from golden age i liked this movies story about a trio of friends who are performers at a small nightclub that is far from broadway and all its glitter although not the big time they are very content with their lives and the small club where they perform gene kelly plays the owner of the small club and is also the boyfriend of one of its dancers rita hayworth who happens to garner some attention when she's given an opportunity to be on a cover of a magazine trouble begins for gene kelly as his girlfriend is now the talk of the town phil silvers plays one of the three friends and does a good job of course there is the music and the dancing one dance performance by gene kelly stands out he is walking along the street at night alone and he see his reflection in a shop window his reflection soon starts dancing along with him in the streets great cinematography don't miss this one great entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880103468894958 Review: monster of mexico i do agree is the weakest of the modern scooby doo movies mainly because of the weak plot and how predictable it all was loch ness monster however is a considerable improvement with gorgeous animation honestly scotland looked beautiful the music is good and the plot is well thought out plus there is some great dialogue and the voice acting was fabulous with casey a consistent delight as shaggy and the beautiful scottish singer a pleasant surprise in a guest starring role in fact my only complaints were some strange accents in one or two members of the voice cast with the exception of whose accent did sound genuine and somehow the loch ness monster wasn't as well designed as it had potential to be overall a solid and enjoyable scooby doo film 8 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834842085838318 Review: one of quite a few cartoon scooby doo films scooby doo and the loch ness monster turns out to be entertaining exciting interesting funny and also does a surprisingly good interpretation of the of scotland one annoying aspect of the film is the voices of many of the characters american people trying to sound scottish in this film are unfortunately not succeeding all that well although some people do better scottish accents than others br br daphne has come to the to see her cousin shannon and the highland games at blake castle shannon tells the gang that she believes to have seen the loch ness monster when yet more chaos arises the mystery inc gang have another mystery on their hands br br good for scooby doo fans and for people who want to find out more about scotland enjoy scooby doo and the loch ness monster Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.572999894618988 Review: good job that's how i would describe this animated scooby doo adventure this is so far the best of the animated scooby movies i have seen i liked the story i thought it had some depth to to it the movie is also well paced it doesn't get boring for a minute it also has an interesting group of characters besides scooby and shaggy and the gang of course plus the movie was a real blast i has a lot of fun watching it i also liked the great scottish music it was very catchy and infectious naturally we know that scooby and the will solve the mystery but it's still fun getting to that point the animation is also pretty good for this movie i would love it if they did a 3d animation scooby adventure but we'll just have to wait and see for me scooby doo and the loch ness monster is a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987667441368103 Review: scooby doo and the monster of mexico was no doubt the weakest of the modern scooby doo animated features loch ness monster is a considerable improvement br br this time the gang head off to scotland to see the highland games and visit blake castle home and wouldn't you know the castle happens to be in the fishing village of on the of loch ness br br during their stay they meet a few interesting folks first there is fiona a scientist who has drowned all of her money into finding the loch ness monster br br sir ian the boss of the national heritage museum of scotland he is non believer of br br the the own a cozy inn on the of the loch the sons are a couple of local always into mischief br br del a wild paranoid hippie dude who is convinced the monster is out there and will stop at nothing on find her br br and finally duncan the dock master who has seen too many times to count br br most of these characters are stereotypes which gets a bit annoying as this is teaching younger audiences a load of crap and giving the wrong impression however if you can immune yourself to it you'll be alright being from scotland i can't help but wince at the awfully scottish accents fact we don't sound like that br br soon enough looking rather more demonic than shows up and causes havoc looks like the gang have another mystery on their hands the usual chase scenes clues and wacky disguises follow there are plenty of laughs the animation is splendid with some atmospheric scenes and locations and the plot a lot better than monster of mexico br br the only bad thing this time around is the music i miss louis scoring and the songs here are pretty rotten too where are the girls when you need 'em br br the region 2 dvd is in crystal clear 1 78 1 anamorphic widescreen the region 1 ain't with dolby 5 0 sound some okay extras are included definitely worth getting Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.054127708077430725 Review: cool flick enjoyable to watch hope to see more from fred carpenter soon i really like the location setting with all the new york references it was interesting the way it all unfolds in the end the suspense factor was effective and the acting though kept simple was also effective in portraying the characters there are a bunch of neat little tricks incorporated into this film that make all the better i think the supporting actress did a great job in her role the casting and directing in this film seem to be sewn together seamlessly and the quality of the shooting is quite impressive the movie is not without its soft moments either which gives it a nice sense of balance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716411828994751 Review: i am a talent manager i have been for 15 years now i have discovered some wonderful talent they have been in movies and television in my opinion eddie monroe was cast wonderful i love seeing the ability of real people not just a name the actors in this movie were very natural and believable i was very entertained by this film i love a movie with a few twists i also enjoy when at the end of the movie the puzzle is solved i still would like to know what happened to the large sum of the money when you see the flick you will understand what i am saying the mobsters all look real i would like to see this film on the big screen the footage was shot really well the scenery of new york was the new york that i know have a happy 2006 and may this movie make it to the awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740004539489746 Review: i have seen a few of fred carpenter's movies on showtime pay per view and video dvd and i enjoyed most of these films especially with a few beers carpenter knows how to entertain eddie monroe and murdered innocence are my favorites i recently viewed a promo dvd of eddie monroe and everything from the cast to the storyline and directing all worked smoothly doug brown's music score was sensational i enjoyed seeing frank goodfellas new york new york and the wedding singer he is an amazing and very underrated actor but i especially liked the performance of paul who played uncle benny i looked up his acting credits on the imdb and i found out this was his first starring role where has this guy been give fred carpenter credit for discovering great new talent it's only a matter of time you'll be seeing this guy with pacino and deniro as i mentioned carpenter knows how to entertain and when your working with a limited budget it is amazing what carpenter can produce i read the vent magazine interview and carpenter has never made a movie for more than 400 000 00 dollars before i watched eddie monroe i saw rocky and the good shepherd both great films eddie monroe took me on a ride to a surprised ending because of a very good script good performances from the entire cast craig morris is a movie star waiting to happen and the lead actress jessica was hot great cinematography direction and doug brown's music score as i stated i recently seen rocky and the good shepherd if i were to write a comment about those two movies i would be saying some of the same things i have stated about eddie monroe the only thing those two very good films don't have in common with eddie monroe they didn't cost a few hundred grand great movie and i didn't even drink a beer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9378061890602112 Review: i loved the film eddie monroe the film had all the components that kept me interested while watching it i especially loved the plot twists along the way and the surprising ending craig morris has brad pitt potential both in looks and talent his blue eyes reminded me of paul newman's fred carpenter took this movie to a new level i loved the cast the music score cinematography talent locations and script were awesome i loved seeing some of my favorite actors in eddie monroe fred carpenter is an incredibly talented and gifted director he gives his work 200 the film has great texture i hope that there will be an eddie monroe 2 i would love to see how turns out after getting her of money fred carpenter's eddie monroe is hollywood level Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9628798365592957 Review: i viewed the movie for a second time on september 30 2006 and thought that it was even better than the first time i saw it i thoroughly enjoyed the acting especially uncle benny i thought that fred carpenter did an excellent job of writing and directing this film the story line definitely kept your interest and i hope this movie makes it all the way to the top i felt it moved very smoothly between scenes and the surprise twist at the end well lets just say i didn't see it coming i also thought that craig the actor who played eddie monroe did an excellent job and i hope that this movie will help him to go further in his acting career from start to finish i thoroughly enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827691912651062 Review: i was at a friends house for thanksgiving and watched a dvd of the movie eddie monroe i've been a fan of indie films for almost 20 years i loved the brothers and was impressed how good this movie is my friend who works at sound told us that this movie was shot on super 16 the photography was so good it looked as though it was a 35mm shoot furthermore the music combined with fred carpenter's direction was art the storyline was original and led up to an ending that surprised all of us watching very cool the acting by the entire cast was good especially the actor who played uncle benny he was amazing this film was a nice holiday treat and i was delighted to be one of the first to view a movie that many will be seeing in the future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976965069770813 Review: long ago and far away they knew how to make a musical and cover girl is no exception to the rule br br a story of a dancer in a nightclub who becomes a cover girl and famous the old applies here that happiness and fame always don't mix br br the dance routines are marvelously choreographed what dancing and chemistry between rita hayworth and gene kelly br br otto kruger is the older gentleman who discovers hayworth when he sees her picture that shows a strong resemblance to the woman who left him at the aisle grandmother br br a jealous reaction by kelly drives rusty hayworth into the arms of broadway producer lee bowman br br the picture is basically history repeating itself at the end br br to add to the glory of this fine film there is the always wise cracking eve arden and the hilarious phil silvers appropriately named genius in the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746262431144714 Review: as a long island independent film maker myself and having have had two theatrical releases under my producing directing belt i had always been told of how much i could learn by viewing a fred carpenter production so i was lucky enough to have his eddie monroe as my initiation to his superb production casting settings and masterful directing talents my heart went out to it's characters it's story and was totally won over by the trick switch ending that brought the film's plot to fruition were marvelously chosen and human emotions in it's characters brought a realistic link to my bonding with all the elements that mr carpenter utilized throughout to his and his film's benefit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9509441256523132 Review: i found the movie very interesting i really enjoyed the film the actors were great it was entertainment benny the uncle was wonderful he was real at his character the ending took a wonderful twist i would recommend you seeing it eddie mores girlfriend reminded me a little of sandra bullock she was sharp as a nail i also like the little girls acting in the movie she was very convincing benny reminded me of a friend of mine who really lives his life growing up in brooklyn i loved the scene where he tasted the sauce in the pot because thats how most people cook lol i actually watched the movie 2 times and learned more the second time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552999138832092 Review: i've been writing crime fiction for a number of years now when a writer develops a story he always has a character actor in mind to bring the story to life last weekend i found a new one in paul playing uncle benny in eddie monroe this was a slick film highlighted by presence both on and off the screen as his voice over narration is also heard i also especially liked the actress playing niece and eddie's ex wife although everyone did a fine job in this exciting movie about playing with bad guys and the double crossing that goes with it a nice job all around and mr brightest he's gotta be my tony someday Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591507911682129 Review: i was a guest at the sept screening of eddie monroe and was pleasantly surprised with the story the great acting and the talented directing i found it hard to believe that all this talent can be found in an independent film powerful performances by uncle benny sara jessica and morris eddie monroe the supporting cast was chock full of colorful and amusing characters this film reminds me of one of those movies that you will look back on in 20 years and discover that it launched many actors into stardom much like the outsiders where tom cruise emilio patrick ralph and others can be found look out hollywood there are new stars out on the horizon and they can be discovered in a little long island independent film called eddie monroe great job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851369857788086 Review: i loved this film independent film making at its best the cinematography pacing rhythm and acting were perfectly in sync fred carpenters best work to date the movie is well written with lots of plot twists that take you to a great ending it moves well and keeps you involved being a photographer i was most impressed with the cinematography the lighting creates mood and a beauty that is usually found in a much bigger budget film this gave the actors a great canvas to start from to work their magic and that is just what they did great performances from all the actors and each one was well cast in their roles as i said in the beginning the is a wonderful film and one of fred carpenters best movies you will love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9903205037117004 Review: eddie monroe is he is a great actor and i could be his girl anytime he's so fine i was so sad at the end i'm not going to ruin the end but wow girls are so vicious his girl was wrong if eddie was my man i would never disrespect those mobsters were spooky the moral of the story is trust no one your friends will hurt u if they can oh and eddie tell your girlfriend that yo mine she should move i would suggest seeing the movie why i said so it kept my eyes on the screen my sister loved it also so i am going to see it again because now my friends want to see it and its worth seeing two times peace happy new year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689725041389465 Review: no doubt that the indie flick eddie monroe is one of the better independent films i've seen in a long time the highlight for me was the performance of paul i first saw paul or big paulie as he was called in danny hit indie this thing of ours thankfully the eddie monroe filmmaker s did the same and utilized paul's undeniable skills in a principle principal role out came a performance on camera and voice over as well that shows worthy of big budget studio roles in the very near future it's refreshing to see a trained actor who is committed to the trade prove the same to the audience keep up the good work big paulie and we'll be seeing you in hollywood real soon not bad for a kid from huh Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7646390199661255 Review: i was very impressed with what eddie monroe was able to accomplish in regards to its overall affect on me i say this because i know this independent film had a limited budget resources but despite this it comes across as a convincing and well crafted piece of work br br enjoyable from start to finish with several relatively unknown actors which i can't help but believe will make a big noise in the industry in years to come eddie monroe didn't fail to keep my interest engaged and my emotional meter dancing it's a well scripted story with a startling ending despite my effort to not be taken off guard br br many of the cast names listed for this film are names to look out for in the future someone told me that paul regina recently passed and if this is true it's a real tragedy since his stoic performance in eddie monroe is remarkable br br kudos to fred carpenter who has truly pulled out a winner with this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788389801979065 Review: i just viewed eddie monroe and i was very impressed the story was easily paced as the plot to a surprise ending heartwarming performances action humor and drama filled the screen acting by some talented long islanders great script this is the best film that fred carpenter has made to date he should be very proud of this work doug brown's score is on the mark craig morris is the next tom cruise or brad pitt hard to believe this is a low budget independent film just imagine what carpenter can do with a hollywood level budget paul last film and he is greatly missed and loved by all he was a wonderful successful talented actor and a great human being he will watch over us all and we will never forget his dynamic smile and spirit great job to all who participated in this film a few cherished scene stealing and humorous cameos to break up the serious content you will enjoy this film go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860418438911438 Review: fred carpenter screened eddie monroe at boston college and judging from the enthusiastic response he has much to be pleased about a taught well done indy impressive for it's big budget look and feel this movie has it all a tight script that grabs you and doesn't let go right up to it's surprise ending this viewer didn't see it coming excellent performances all around craig morris and jessica were were especially well cast in the leads delivering strong performances and kudos to frank and alex for creating two detectives as engaging and interesting to watch as any in film i thoroughly enjoyed this movie it confirmed my belief that some of the best work in film will be coming from the and fred carpenter looks to be one of the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703463315963745 Review: one of my favorites non mgm musicals it's a classic rita hayworth is in top form her beauty leaps out of the screen gene kelly shows off his dancing skills and introduces to musicals his edgy and innovative choreography that eventually would change the way musicals are phil silvers is the perfect second bananas and eve arden injects this movie with a lot of class br br the structure is so theatrical that one has to wonder why in this era where major broadway shows come from the movies cover girl hasn't been adapted to theatre Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8660887479782104 Review: anyone who appreciates fine acting and ringing dialogue will love br br this film taken from ronald it's a funny br br and ultimately analysis of a relationship between two br br very types albert finney is sublime as the br br shakespearean actor who barely notices the world war raging br br around him so intent is he on the crumbling fortunes of his theatre br br company and his own psychological and emotional breakdown br br tom courtenay is as norman the of the title br br whose apparent devotion turns out to be anything but selfless br br really a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381111860275269 Review: this movie is engaging from start to finish with excellent performances a great soundtrack with original music by douglas brown and a well paced script that's full of surprises br br full of new and not so new faces this movie showcases promising talent especially in the case of craig morris who plays the main character eddie monroe morris who also co wrote the script displays a quiet strength combined with a strong emotional performance as he creates a believable character on screen also a poignant delivery by paul who plays uncle benny with a genuine warmth was so convincing that he made me hungry as he lovingly prepared his italian sauce br br great new faces great new music and a great new story what more could you ask for this film is highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9943335056304932 Review: i watched the movie with tears and smiles anger in me to see the ruin of after the 12 day and by living in the country right now with my parents who's been living in for 50 years i understand that we're much better off now and would have been better if the american didn't bring war here watching the movie i learned more of the different kinds of wars that the america planned in vietnam and what disasters they caused br br the series seems to do well with the interviews with the real people but i don't like it that some people only give generic opinions like the analyst near the end of the series i forgot his name br br there should also be more documentary images like the life in the army camp of the south vietnam and those of the north if possible there's also a sudden change from the year of 1972 to 1975 i'm not sure if the in between was censored because i watched this series on tv Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7836960554122925 Review: the internet is a wondrous thing is it not i am watching a taped episode of one of my all time favorite documentaries vietnam the ten thousand day war from my in florida usa to my laptop in i'm writing a review about this series and have just read another review from someone who actually lives in vietnam amazing i would like to just say that for to make the statement that america brought the war to vietnam is one sided i know america was the main player in the west but it takes two sides to wage war the soviets and the chinese were major arms to the north so why mr doesn't mention them as partially to blame is showing an ignorance well i think we all know why he doesn't mention them either ignorance from being raised in a communist system and its political dogma or because he to scared to say the truth for fear of being arrested also mr i guess the parts about the north being the main it whole war were not shown in your country so to blame america again shows ignorance regardless its interesting to read a review from vietnam of course that could be made up as well but i'll take that as real at least the communist east is somewhat open as far as the mini series why do i love it it doesn't focus on the american involvement solely this was a war that started 15 years before america got involved and the series covers every facet of the history so thats a real plus the footage used is first rate all the vietnam war programs you see made now will use the same footage so you are not missing anything by watching this older series the date this series was made is another plus it has all the major players being interviewed which you can't do now because they are dead from old age it's a major historical reference third richard adds a very distinctive narrative voice his voice sounds as distinguished as james earl jones voice would and i think thats very steep praise i don't think you could find a better war documentary ever made it's like taking the relatively modern technology of 1980 and it to the year 1950 and interviewing all the generals and politicians on both sides of world war two it does that for the vietnam war br br ok i do see some bias its subtle a 1970's 80's style subtle bias kind of like all things considered bias where it all seems so straight forward but when you blink you end up shaking your head in this shows case the later episodes don't throw a whole lot of light on the role of the media and propaganda in general all useful tools to influence the outcome of a war don't you think br br from an war veteran going through the same thing 30 years later Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8418318033218384 Review: the next karate kid is an outstanding movie full of adventure and new surprises it has a wonderful plot and moral that tells a wonderful story hilary swank does an incredible job of achieving the role of julie i have seen the actor who plays mr and this is one of his best performances in my opinion the movie is funny and charming and i cannot stress enough about how interesting the movie is i this movie a 10 out of 10 i suggest the movie to anyone who likes a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831031560897827 Review: i like this movie cause it has a good approach of for example the way buddhist use to care all kind of living things combining some fancy and real situations in some parts the photography is very good and a lot of messages about freedom as the hawk episode staying always focused in every moment even in tough situations it has also funny situations as birthday and talking this two times academy awards her acting show us how the people who use to live in this kind of culture is trying to have a resistance behavior when miyagi is taking her to a buddhist temple and how she slowly is changing her mind and of course pat morita has been always great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833984375 Review: well it took them 4 tries but they finally got it right in this 4th sequel to the karate kid franchise the producers really hit a home run well first of all i applaud them for finally getting rid of ralph i felt he never did service to the role of the karate kid i would have rather have seen danny most in that role turned out what proved to be the best movie in the series and look where his career is now instead they put in a girl they got hillary swank best known for playing a variety of parts in every movie she is in i personally don't care for her buck teeth but thats a personal preference but still look how karate kid 4 launched her career into orbit she won a oscar christmas meanwhile where is he should put out some amateur porn tape like or something br br anyways my only with the movie is that they have a girl doing karate as a self proclaimed master of karate i have been the proud owner of a white belt for the last 8 5 8 years the first thing they taught me is that there is no place in any of the martial arts for girls well except for but thats kinda gay so for the purposes of accuracy i think they should have stuck with another male for this role i was thinking perhaps dennis franz he would give the role the depth it requires br br perhaps they will listen to my suggestions and make the proper in karate kid 5 its too pat is no longer i was thinking maybe justin is the perfect replacement for the lovable asian fellow mr miyagi he will give wax on wax off a whole new meaning funny huh anyways if you are looking for an exciting movie filled with karate and triumph of the human spirit karate kid 4 is for you don't waste your time with 1 3 this is the karate kid for you this is the karate kid for r the ages Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08112255483865738 Review: i wish the series had not ended so soon although the acting may not be the greatest in the world it does end on a positive note and does teach morals and values to the viewers hilary swank did a good job of portraying a high school student who had lost her parents etc miyagi was great as in the previous 3 if you are not into the happy ending this movie like the previous 3 in the series is not for you this day in which we live you can not see enough about the bad guys getting what they deserve and the good guys coming out on top the bible teaches that good will always triumph over evil that is exactly what happens in this one it is a great family movie please see it if you have not already Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925548791885376 Review: this movie is specially for children and i think they will enjoy the movie for older than 10 the movie is not great but hilary swank played very well and without her the movie is very bad but now it gets a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9653992652893066 Review: i've seen this movie more than once and it's worth it for those of you who like martial arts and overcoming internal conflict this is a worthy choice after seeing this movie i wanted to be a more productive member of society because i could relate to the inner turmoil of a girl looking for acceptance and needing a path to follow of course mr miyagi always provides his sage advice 2 thumbs up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9014409780502319 Review: i'm not sure how i can make ten lines out of this question but i'll try br br when julie went to the dance and they were dancing to slow music what was the name of the song that was playing and who played it br br i love that song and i watch the movie over and over just to hear that one song br br i did several searches online and even looked up the soundtrack but i can't find the song br br it might be because the song they were dancing to wasn't a complete song and just partial br br i would appreciate if anyone out there who knows what the name of the song and the group who sung it br br thank you br br frank Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3915165960788727 Review: in brooklyn the nightclub dancer rusty parker rita hayworth has a simple but happy life dancing in the owned by her boyfriend danny gene kelly rusty danny and genius phil silvers have a ritual on friday nights they order in a bar trying to find a pearl the life of rusty changes when she and wins a contest to be the cover page of the vanity magazine she is invited to work in a huge theater in broadway whose owner proposes her she loses her happiness and starts drinking in her new life style missing the love of danny and her old friends girl' is a delightful romantic comedy very naive and having magnificent parts such as the beauty and talented rita hayworth dancing singing and acting gene kelly specially in two scenes dancing with himself and with rusty and genius on the street the songs and the choreography of the dances are also danny the character of gene kelly is almost nasty with his behavior rita hayworth surprised me with her talent i found her amazing in but she is stunning in girl' in with the information on the cover of the vhs girl' was the first musical where the songs were part of the plot giving continuity to the story instead of just being in the movie my sixteen years old son saw this movie with a friend of the same age in a recent gene kelly festival and they loved girl' therefore i dare to say that this classic is recommended to any movie lover and not only to the old generations my vote is nine br br title brazil Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9484509825706482 Review: after a very disappointing part 3 i kinda wondered if i should even bother with the next karate kid while i could see why this saga wouldn't continue i still enjoyed the next karate kid most out of the second and the third karate kid movies while there are some very unrealistic moments and situations it was very enjoyable and the story is a catchy and warm one br br hilary swank has this girl come far or what she plays a rebel girl who has lost her parents to a car accident and when sort of her per say he notices that she has karate skills he offers her more lessons if she becomes more serious in life now of course there is the boy that likes her and the mean bullies that are pretty similar to the first karate kid but i would recommend this one i think you'll be pleasantly surprised br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896153211593628 Review: ok so this is a complete rip off of the first karate kid however i think there can never be too many movies like the first karate kid there's something about this type of story that particularly seems to apply to people like me you get a overall sense of being able to overcome adversity by finding out new things about yourself in this movie hillary swank is a particular gem as the next karate kid you can really tell that she has a bright future ahead of her br br not to say this movie is not without it's problems unlike the first one mr miyagi appears to be a little to eager to get julie to learn martial arts and get her involved in fighting it almost seems like he forgot what his values were from the first movie also one must have a suspended disbelief when examining the monks the movie makes the monks appear to have a way too simplistic view of life and doesn't really explain why they do what they do in the plot line the villains are also a bit questionable even though truly bad guys i also have a suspicion about martial arts movies that end on prom night br br so maybe this isn't a perfect movie so maybe this wouldn't be the greatest movie to rent on a friday night however in more ways than one it's a guilty pleasure hillary swank is just so loveable and the story even though unoriginal works in a genre of movies that seems to be based around nothing other than action and violence this is a breath of fresh air unlike all those steven seagal and jean claude van damme this is a movie about the spirit and the heart there are some people that need movies like this and we'll take whatever we can get my rating 8 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4918249845504761 Review: the next karate kid in my opinion is an excellent martial arts flick i thought that eric chris conrad and julie hilary swank looked good in their prom attire to me ned michael was a real bully this was because he got julie in trouble with principal eugene if you ask me colonel michael ironside was a pure a this was because he was a very harsh man who wouldn't tolerate mistakes my favorite parts were the prom and the showdown between julie and the alpha elite in conclusion i highly recommend this smash hit to all of you who like martial arts flicks or are fans of hilary swank Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570515155792236 Review: for once a sequel to the karate kid without ralph hilary swank did an excellent job playing the orphan julie pierce pat morita the one who plays mr miyagi worked his way with julie quite different from daniel both daniel and julie favored karate unlike daniel julie was the most surly person miyagi ever challenged and there was no tournament to compete in and there's gonna be some humor in this movie as well i liked the part where when julie came home from school miyagi went to check on her and saw her change clothes in the process that was very funny and the classic wax on wax off scene was different as well it was funny when miyagi tells julie uh oh missed spot the set in boston was a far cry from california the militant group in that group was like the cobra kai in boston and michael col was no john his group practically deserted him when julie kicked some serious butt they all paid the price when they blew up that classic what a cowardly act at least they'll find redemption from poison this karate kid sets some morals unlike the last three which talked about honor and respect hilary swank is outstandingly hot in any movie and everything else she does movie 9 hilary swank 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687774181365967 Review: br br i first viewed this film shortly after it was put out on video in 1995 i dismissed it saying that julie was no daniel never really giving it a chance and saying it was horrid br br but here it is 5 years later its on disney and im watching it again and i'm finding that it isnt as bad as i made it out to be miyagi is still miyagi just as as ever the musical score is still there pleasant as ever and character isnt that bad her acting is pretty good considering the script it beats the third installment by a wide so my original rating of 4 has been raised to 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7432230710983276 Review: another 'good overcoming story but with a difference this includes learning self discipline when julie goes with her teacher to a zen monastery she learns about herself she also her karate skills br br when the zen monks visit the city some awkward and comical moments ensue not uproarious but entertaining nonetheless br br next karate kid has much to say about looking within and improving what is there as well as using what you have Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5843379497528076 Review: this film was very different form the previous films and i had to wonder where is ralph he could have been involved in the plot somewhere as old friend who teaches julie what he already knows then can come along and add some more could've been the love interest for julie in this film never mind br br on a serious level i enjoyed this film because it involved teaching a teenage girl how to do karate and her feelings are very different to what were julie is much more wild than daniel was and needs something which finds very challenging she's quite a troubled girl and a rude obnoxious brat br br it was very satisfying to watch the transformation in julie as she warms to and gets to understand more about karate and her life in general we can all learn a thing or two from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9042295217514038 Review: this is the 4th movie in the karate kid series however it has nothing to do with the previous 3 the only character remaining is mr this time around mr meets troubled teen julie pierce swank before she was famous julie having all kinds of problem including being bullied at school by a guy belonging to a pseudo military club on campus naturally she is trained how to fight anyway through julie learns karate and becomes a better person spiritually and learns how to respect herself and in the end her respect i like the unique idea of the antagonist being a female and having a male as her enemy i there are also some fight scenes which are done quite well very low key and minimal violence none of the fighting is graphic the ending is also good and a bit surprising it is predictable but not a typical ending for this kind of film the film has echoes of the original obviously especially the spiritual aspect and the lessons learned it is not as good as the 1st movie and certainly not as good as the 2nd it is however a giant leap forward compared to the underwhelming 3rd entry this is a very entertaining under dog movie that is suitable for the whole family 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9604637622833252 Review: i thought this movie was great if you didn't take it too seriously just sit back and enjoy hilary swank in all her greatness and laugh when the monks go to boston ma i also think this movie has a great message about self control and inner strength plus mr was so sweet i wish he'd teach me karate Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.912979781627655 Review: hilary was great as julie and pat was once again magnificent as mr miyagi but there should have been more references towards the other three movies i mean come on first off where's daniel miyagi makes a very brief mention of him and that's it daniel was his best friend and should've at least made an appearance in the movie he could've helped miyagi train julie san on the flip side the music stayed true to the movie though with a little more bass to accompany the wonderfully played pan flute it doesn't feel like a karate kid movie unless you hear that pan flute thank you overall a decent movie though we miss you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368458986282349 Review: rita hayworth lights up the screen in this fun fancy and delightful musical starring gene kelly rita plays nightclub dancer rusty parker who has dreams to be a successful broadway star unfortunately her career is getting no where in danny night club when one of her fellow dancers says she's going to enter a cover girl contest she decides to follow her dreams and enters she reminds the publisher of her grandma who he was deeply in love with many years ago but when she finds this success her boyfriend is not happy about it br br i had never seen rita before this and i am so glad i did she has such a scene presence and is a very good actress there are some good numbers in here not the best of any musical but they are and good to listen to one thing i didn't like was gene kelly's character he should have supported his girlfriend but anyway that's perhaps the only criticism i have about this movie cover girl is a glorious fluffy film perfect escapism not everyone's ideal movie but a wonderful movie nonetheless due to rita star power great movie truly impressed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9919024109840393 Review: i read a few reviews of the movie and got the impression that it was not as good as the previous karate kid installments although my favorite is still karate kid ii i felt this fourth installment of the movie series was consistent with the others and had some important lessons to share unlike the previous versions the karate student is a female teenager who takes a somewhat different learning path rather than a male teenager finds this a little more challenging but rises to the occasion the plot twists are believable and predictable i found that the bad guys are a little one dimensional but this weakness is present in all the installments in varying degrees the camera work is impressive and pans across some beautiful scenery from time to time the zen monastery is both austere and charming the zen monks add some humor and lightness to the narrative flow i liked the zen bowling scenes which are a humorous counterpoint to the more serious zen scene earlier on the quality level of the movie is like a good tv series the music chosen for the background is very good especially with the little river band playing listen to your heart the lessons in the movie are valuable and worthwhile to learn they feel faithful to the spirit of karate and take care not to over glorify the fighting part all in all i enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626062512397766 Review: growing up as of child of the movies one of the i shall not soon forget is that of the karate kid you can put down ralph daniel all you want but its the message behind the movies that are important that its important to be respectful to all creatures great and small but stand up for yourself when the time calls for it getting back to the movie at hand its rather funny because i saw boys don't cry and was really impressed with the performance of hillary swank and in flipping through the sea of channels the other night i came across the showing of this film and i hadn't realized at the time of my first viewing of this movie that she was in it the story centers around julie just like daniel not knowing where to fit in or if she even wants to fit in and the master teacher is brought in to help her out and guide her i really liked this addition to the series as it gave a good feminine side to the story and yes even some outfits that hillary were in kept me shall we say br br overall 3 5 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9054523706436157 Review: i was 19 years old when i saw first saw this film in the theater i have a vivid memory of a different ending not completely different but significantly i just watched the movie last night and i was wrong so i guess the following can't be called a spoiler since it never happened the ending i remember was that the boy was hiding in the house completely naked frances austen found him quite easily and after she confronted him she slowly sank to her knees and went down on him off camera only his face was in the frame and it was pretty obvious he was letting it happen albeit against his will but nothing like this showed up in the movie sandy dennis was 32 years old when she made this movie michael burns was 22 in the movie he complains to his sister that frances makes too big a deal about sex yeah well then so go to bed with her dude and get it over with wtf Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19895151257514954 Review: spoilers feeling alone and needing companionship as well as love frances austen sandy dennis keeps all these emotions inside as she goes through life as a popular young single lady who has many high class friends but for reasons of her own deep insecurity she keeps them at arms length as for frances male friends non are anywhere near her age so that she won't have any reason to have any romantic involvement with them br br one early evening as frances was entertaining some of her friends she spots outside her apartment window a young man michael burns sitting alone in the cold pouring rain feeling that he's homeless and alone after her friends leave frances goes outside to the park and offers the young man shelter at her place until the rain and even to stay over for the night at a guest bedroom that she has you can see right away that frances is more interested in just having the young mans safely out of the cold and rain then she wants to have him as a friend lover or even play toy all for herself and as the movie progresses you see that you were right br br a really amazing performance by sandy dennis that in a way is very much like that of kathy academy award performance in the movie misery that was made in 1990 some twenty one years later frances thinking that the young man was alone and homeless and later when she meets him mute sees the perfect person for her to have as a true friend he's in no way her equal or better then her like the friends that she has doctors lawyers indian and thus is totally dependent on her it later turns out that the young man is not the lonely and homeless person that frances thought that he is it's when she slowly finds out that he really doesn't need her as well as him manipulating her instead the other way around it sets off something in mind that turns out to be a of murderous proportions br br a really weird film by director robert altman that goes deep into the depths of loneliness and depression of the human mind actress sandy dennis is perfect as the dr jekyll and miss hyde personality in her acting as the lonely but at the same time dangerous frances austen and it's a pity that not only didn't she get an academy award for her role in the film but wasn't even nominated for it br br like most robert altman movies there seems to be a lot of improvisation among the actors in the movie and ad lib dialog especially between the young man's sister nina benton and her boyfriend nick david garfield the only thing in the movie that i found confusing is when we see frances go to a city clinic to have a full exam and tells the doctor that she expects to get married very soon was her husband to be the young man staying at her apartment but besides that the movie sticks to the story pretty well and the ending is a real shock to the audience as well as the young man when he finally in the end realizes that frances is not only a bit off the wall but insane as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9650799632072449 Review: this is another of robert altman's underrated films let's be honest the only movie he's made that really didn't work was ready to wear and sandy dennis gives a spellbinding performance in it she is far better here than she was in the out of the material i will admit is beneath the great director altman and the extraordinary actress dennis but that hardly matters anyway as long as there allowed to do their thing and do it well just about any story will do Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21923011541366577 Review: this film requires a lot of patience because it focuses on mood and character development the plot is very simple and many of the scenes take place on the same set in frances austen's the sandy dennis character apartment but the film builds to a disturbing climax br br the characters create an atmosphere rife with sexual tension and psychological trickery it's very interesting that robert altman directed this considering the style and structure of his other films still the trademark altman audio style is evident here and there i think what really makes this film work is the brilliant performance by sandy dennis it's definitely one of her darker characters but she plays it so perfectly and convincingly that it's scary michael burns does a good job as the mute young man regular altman player michael murphy has a small part the solemn moody set fits the content of the story very well in short this movie is a powerful study of loneliness sexual repression and desperation be patient up the atmosphere and pay attention to the wonderfully written script br br i praise robert altman this is one of his many films that deals with unconventional fascinating subject matter this film is disturbing but it's sincere and it's sure to elicit a strong emotional response from the viewer if you want to see an unusual film some might even say bizarre this is worth the time br br unfortunately it's very difficult to find in video stores you may have to buy it off the internet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595515727996826 Review: first of all let me say this film isn't for everyone it has a very strange subject matter a spinster living alone and living a boring life discovers a young man in a park just across the street from her she notices him sitting out in the rain and invites him in to dry off warm up the man does not speak and the woman assumes he is deaf mute still she is fascinated with him and sexually interested in him he finds her odd and continues his silence although we find out later that he isn't mute at all and that he reports to his sister everything that is going on between him the woman i won't give away the rest of the plot if you can find this film watch it you cannot take your eyes off of it what makes it so interesting well it is totally unique i've never seen anything like it and watching these two together is very uncomfortable especially when you find out what this bland boring obsessive spinster is capable of you won't forget it soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188520312309265 Review: what i find remarkable about this terrific film is that altman the crazy and wild guy that he is took the novel that cold day in the park and the sandy dennis character was originally a male in the book he was a mentally whacked out isolated gay who looked out of his apartment window when he spotted the hustler it is strange that altman fans aren't aware of how clever he was to change the sex of the main character thereby avoiding the homo erotic taboos of gay life in the 60's and actually making kind of madness work even better in the if you see the film again it will be evident how wily the altman mind works Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.859968364238739 Review: i wouldn't be so sure to accept the dna tests as evidence against anna anderson first read peter book on which this film is based anna anderson knew things that only the real grand duchess anastasia could possibly have known forensic evidence in anna's favor aside second compare the pictures of anastasia and anna anderson anyone can see that they are one and the same person third visit peter website below where you can read detailed information about the dna tests as well as why and anna anderson are not the same person scroll down to the link anna anastasia notes on even relatives believed that their sister and anna anderson were not the same person br br i for one will always believe that anastasia and anna anderson were indeed the same person i will never be swayed to the contrary br br www com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618310928344727 Review: it was probably watching this tv movie that got me interested in the debate as to whether anna was really daughter anastasia since seeing it i have made a point of watching various documentaries and also bought a book despite the evidence that has been discovered since the film was released i sometimes still think she was such is the power of amy acting in this 2 parter which is somewhat liberal with the historical facts but packed to the brim with tear jerking drama and totally convincing performance br br i was not consciously aware of irving before this though i must have seen her without realizing it in carrie another favourite film in i never felt for one moment that it's only a film for me this woman was anastasia and when part one ended with her in the railway carriage meeting members of the royal family i knew that come hell or high water i had to see the second part i just wanted to see how she would prove that she was who she claimed to be and as the story progressed i felt an intense hatred of rex character though i greatly admire him as an actor br br when i saw the movie listed again in the tv guide i convinced my mother that we should watch it and afterward she me for doing so being almost as keen as i had been to watch part 2 then i bought the video and can totally recommend it anastasia is one of those rare tv movies that you simply must watch for the sheer enjoyment of watching the finest acting i have ever seen on tv and it doesn't really matter whether you believe the legend or not Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8945028185844421 Review: i really like this film because of all the stars and the dancing and the story that goes along with it rita hayworth was at her most glamorous in this musical and the costumes were gorgeous although a musical i thought rita hayworth did a fine performance of dramatic acting in this film as well as far as her dancing i think she was excellent even betty grable pretty much dancing in this film as she commented that rita danced rings around her own dancing and let's face it betty grable was an excellent dancer the cinematography and vivid colors are also noted rita wants to be a cover girl for a magazine but she's also in love with her mentor played by gene kelly does she leave kelly to fulfill her dream and bypass love and broadway stardom or does she stick around to find that unique pearl that will change her life forever you'll have to watch the film to find out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715051651000977 Review: it's out of question that the real anna anderson was not princess anastasia apart from very distinctive differences in physical appearance anderson's eyes are larger lips nose larger and turned up at the end etc anderson's unable to speak russian was a ridiculous tell that's why i anna anderson and her so much not a lot of have the audacity and endurance to scam for 60 years with such a blatantly scheme br br yet to some extent i have sympathy for anna anderson life must have been hard for a young polish peasant worker in those days and to impersonate another woman for 60 years is an arduous task for anybody she had to hold back her lips all the time to mimic the thin lips of and had to occasionally go lunatic to make people believe all her chaotic memory was just a result of mental problem br br anna anderson was an awesome woman on a wrong track had she put her good looks learned elegance endurance acting skills into proper use she could of made a first class actress br br on a side note some main characters of this two parter seem to be loosely based on real figures prince could be a mixture of believed by many the most possible brain behind the whole scheme duke george and of and several other figures and seem to be based on the gorgeous princess but unlike the real prince was in this show and supported anna out of love for and sincere belief in her which is touching br br on the whole this is a great show a bit but still remains faithful to the reality the power of amy acting lies in that she successfully represented anderson's self the mixture of impersonating others and being herself is intriguing just as princess said about anderson she was herself at all times and never gave the slightest impression of acting a part highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797720909118652 Review: anastasia the mystery of anna was a two part star studded historical t v movie based on the peter book anastasia the riddle of anna anderson it keeps up historically pretty much names are changed etc but sticks to the real story quite well omar sharif and claire bloom do quite well as the russian nicholas and alexandra what stuck out in my mind was the all too short portrayals by rex harrison and olivia de havilland all in all it was a pretty classy production with some fine acting i was quite by the production values when it first aired on nbc in late 1986 also starring was the fine german actor jan who had previously starred in other russian epic peter the great br br i felt that part 2 skipped over some important details of anna anderson's trip to america it's important to know too that in 1986 less was known about the anna anderson story back then it was still not known whether her claim to be the grand duchess anastasia was genuine by the late 1990's more was known and anna anderson is now reputed to have been a fraud br br too bad the networks aren't making fine made for television movies like this anymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.901590883731842 Review: this movie is a very enjoyable homage to the bogart and other detective films of old robert nails it as and michelle phillips is a truly timeless beauty as gena br br however the most noteworthy portion of this film involves the longest belly dancing scene ever produced in a hollywood film one well known professional instructor commented that nothing else in cinema comes close for dance excitement br br the scene which ends up being an important part of the plot occurs in a beautiful middle eastern nightclub and is by all accounts mesmerizing the music the swirling and ringing finger free flowing and beautiful costumes and a surprise twist involving the seductive sybil danning build tension and excitement until the very end br br the three talented and beautiful professional nightclub dancers are led by exotic brunette beauty one of the leading belly dancers since the mid 1970s she was hand picked by famed musician guy to travel with his orchestra on the road guy's ensemble is the live band that the dancers perform to in the scene if you watch the trailer on this site you will see a glimpse of playing the finger behind sybil danning br br if you're not yet a fan of belly dancing you will be after watching this movie and if you're an aficionado it holds up very well after repeated viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976473331451416 Review: making this short and to the point this movie was great i loved it i actually picked this up at a hollywood video for 3 bucks on vhs and watched it about 5 times in the last couple weeks i'm a big bogart fan and i just onto this movie i thought the song was funny and now have it as a ring tone on my phone robert is great and pulls off a good bogart his nose is a little big his voice is a bogart columbo mix and he does a few things that are awkward but otherwise he was fantastic and this film was wonderful no one can be a perfect bogart but he was great remember sam marlow is a fan of bogart and isn't going to do everything he did he mentions a lot of other movies and does some things that were never part of the real character's but it's so funny and hilarious and has a great cast including some beautiful women watch it and have fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884108304977417 Review: is the best bogart impersonator ever dry and droll as sam the music from award winning composer george from here to eternity picnic the world of wong the cinematography of perfect locations including the famous ambassador hotel are all right on target as famous tv director robert day streets of san francisco the avengers guides the most endearing group of well known character actors through a spoof of every dark detective film every made see this if you loved all the old serious flicks and have a sense of humor this one is a hoot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9702277779579163 Review: this amusing sometimes poignant look at the hollywood detective genre of the 1940's and 1950's stars robert as an unnamed former cop who uses his life savings to pay for plastic surgery to transform his image into that of his idol humphrey bogart then sets up shop as a private eye under the name sam robert incidentally is one of the rare few bogart who got the exactly right more to the point the body and facial language are there for awhile sam 's only client is his landlady who wants him to find her boyfriend and his only foil is his secretary simply called misty who in his own words looked like marilyn monroe and made about as much sense as gracie allen and has a passion for banana splits then he encounters elsa olivia hussey the plain sweet virginal daughter of a retired props master who has been murdered for no discernible reason in the process of investigating the murder sam shortly runs across the gene tierney lookalike daughter michelle phillips of an wealthy greek shipping tycoon victor turning in a creditable sidney greenstreet his hapless long suffering second wife yvonne who manages to play a variety of put upon emotions without saying a word his two smarmy henchmen herbert peter lorre and jay robinson doing a reasonably accurate lionel atwill and vicious amoral middle eastern franco nero who comes complete with a and loyal mistress sybil danning all of whom would give anything to acquire the eyes of alexander two huge perfectly matched star when elsa is murdered interest in solving the case becomes personal and he sets out through a labyrinth of los angeles landmarks including the hollywood bowl the and esoteric attractions of hollywood boulevard and santa island in pursuit of the rocks determined to get at them before either of the two wealthy competitors throw in cameos by mike and assorted others the traditional dumb but sympathetic ally on the police force and a plethora of nicely drawn character turns that provide dimension to practically all players and despite an unfortunate title song you have to my mind a thoroughly enjoyable movie experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806844592094421 Review: almost missed it while visiting friends in philadelphia sometime in the early 1980 s i was channel surfing after everyone else went to bed it t just bogart he was obsessed with but rather the entire era of those old flicks those of my age know so well add to that a plot to the maltese falcon where so many different characters were interacting with and you have a piece of art as far as i m concerned about ten years later it appeared on tv and i taped it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8177521824836731 Review: it was a sweet intro for the most sailor soldier sailor mercury it consisted with a new in he at the wrote a love letter to which would be of course and now he is a and he is attractive he ended up looking like melvin this was a it's no skin off my neck scene hot well i really like the sailor moon series i personally think its the best anime ever but this movie was nice funny but not as as sailor moon r it was more like the s movie i saw this sailor moon with real player and it was pretty good over all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9664403796195984 Review: well i don't know much about anything but i sure liked this film in short it was creative humorous simple and heartwarming in other words it was everything it set out to be br br the story is set around a girl's first love as the title suggests and i certainly should warn you expect nothing challenging or provocative in terms of the subject matter here i mean it is a children's cartoon it's really just a simple story but it's told well and it holds your attention well br br in the end it's short it's funny it's cute it's simple it's good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907241463661194 Review: this is one of my favorite movies ever along with casablanca and cannibal holocaust this is near perfect cinema rex allen narrates this wonderful tale of a who just needs a little loving contains action adventure suspense comedy and chaos see this movie if you have to kill to do it you will not find a better cat picture anywhere with cat from outer space coming in as a not so close second charlie's performance is magnificent even includes animal cruelty and intense gotta love disney for all moral failures Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700427055358887 Review: a fantastic musical starring gene kelly and rita hayworth he owns a nightclub where she dances she's no star yet but she gets a big break when she's chosen as a cover girl for vanity whose owner was actually in love with her grandmother when he sees the resemblance he picks her right away for a contest his is running newfound fame at first works wonders for kelly's club but her star rises so quickly and so high up that his grasp on her begins to this isn't the most original of plots but the two leads really make it work it also helps that the screenplay is great kelly's not yet at his peak especially his peak as an actor his dancing however wow hayworth is the star but kelly claims the film's most memorable moment as he dances passionately with his own reflection it's obviously a take off of fred shadow dancing in swing time but i think kelly one ups it which is hardly believable in fact this has got to be the most amazing dance sequence in film history save perhaps the finale of an american in paris several years later the rest of the songs are also excellent and the musical numbers are even better too bad rita didn't sing her own songs well she may have a couple of them as her singing voice seemed to be different sometimes her dancing is wonderful as is the rest of her acting it's hard not to love her in anything she's really one of the few truly beautiful women from the classic era not plastic like many of them no you can really see the warmth in that woman her smile is so disarming phil silvers has the role as kelly's best friend and he is also very funny the trio of kelly hayworth silvers is obviously the which became the kelly reynolds o'connor trio in singin' in the rain eight years afterwards one of the biggest musical numbers in the film seems almost completely with the good morning number in singin' i do think singin' in the rain is the better film as cover girl is a little rough around the edges this though just adds to the charm there are aspects of this film that beat singin' in the rain and even an american in paris for instance the central relationship is more emotionally involving instead of the dominant older man chasing the little girl leslie caron and debbie reynolds were just teenagers after all we have a very nice relationship with two people who seem more like equals there is no chasing around an aspect that does unfortunately turn a lot of the best musicals a little sour you have to admit kelly and hayworth are a couple from the start and when that begins to i really felt it 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9099609851837158 Review: a finds a young in need of help to young to be on his own the cat soon takes up with the rugged camp workers nicknamed good time his antics amuse everyone at first his wild nature eventually begins to cause trouble and him into his natural becomes an issue this film is among those wonderful disney nature films that were common in the 50's and 60's lots of action beautiful scenery and some endearing animal to charm you these films were not long but included fascinating glimpses into wildlife and the effects of human contact unlike disney's animated talking animals the animals in these films remained true to their own nature they also make great travel films for seeing the western states Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818370938301086 Review: this film has not been seen by me in quite a few years it came on the disney channel in the wee hours of the morning i stayed up to watch it and found it even more entertaining than the first time the story the scenery and the characters are as good as they come i know that if anyone takes the time to view this film they will find it definitely worth seeing a second time it's very memorable in more ways than one i would recommend this film to anyone because it is both entertaining and educational for all concerned br br s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798107743263245 Review: this is the australian tv series it is a classic the stories and actors are excellent who can forget picker and his or being ambushed this is cult tv the australian actors in the series were the best of their day and have immortality in the outsiders what can i say timeless adventure the music and song just fantastic the closing credits starting with the close up of the wheel then sleeping n being around and then the long shot just cannot get much better than that all 13 episodes are equally solid in the portrayal of the australian myth and i think this is what this series has it does not matter that the two main characters were from overseas i think that is the key to the series and why it is so good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9668115377426147 Review: yeah great cult tv series great atmosphere top script and good performances make this a class a candidate for dvd release br br this is a seminal tour de force of australian tv history and has that unforgettable groovy period piece soundtrack with doug and voice spewing 70's all over your ray box as a amazingly long camera zoom out reveals the religion of the open road in all its glory this is a memento from another and not too distant era and has the proud stamp of the land mighty down under from start to finish in all its raw freedom and gritty grandeur br br come on abc get with the program and release this cool 70's cult baby for all to enjoy or re enjoy if you're lucky enough to have lived the dream at the time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712072014808655 Review: watched this when it was first screened and then missed it when it disappeared of british screens it showed a different side of old australia that we need to see more of good juxtaposition of old hand and young then the realism of the hard out back was fantastic it was sadly missed this show was a cold look at the old way of looking at australia hard living and hard working the young idealist with the old practical head real fighting with the young of new labour to add modern political br br this show was the first of its type that i came across that did not try to do a tourist job on australia it was a great showing of the realistic br br come documentary realistic type of show some good films were out at the time doing a similar job it would be great to see more of this type of tv come from australia for it has been sadly missing this last twenty years for all we have been fed is the soap pulp of varying quality Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8108375072479248 Review: the outsiders is undoubtedly a classic australian tv series well defined characters tight scripts varied and interesting locales great guest stars and a filmic ambiance all combined to make this series a special one br br sadly andrew has passed on from germany does not appear unfortunately to have enjoyed small screen success in his native country the abc has repeated the series many times yet a dvd release is yet to happen br br the series is one which is timeless it is as likely to strike a resonant chord with viewers today as it did in its own day come on abc release the outsiders on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989613950252533 Review: i would like to know if the outsiders australian tv series will ever be released on dvd sometime in the future and is the music title theme available on cd br br there was only one series of 13 episodes of this drama and should have gone on to at least three or even four series in total br br the young german actor in the series was also in a german tv series called black forest clinic which aired here in the uk with english dialogue superimposed with the lip sync br br i look forward to hearing any comments from tv industry personnel on the above questions thank you in advance Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.878655731678009 Review: this movie was well done it covers the difficulties a returning vietnam veteran has in dealing with the horrors of war unfortunately the writers chose to focus on a vet who had been involved in an act of atrocity i was in vietnam and only once heard of such an act by one who witnessed it the offender was and sentenced to many years in br br the notion that only vets involved in atrocities had emotional problems is a disservice to all who served all of the soldiers i knew personally or knew of by word of mouth were honorable soldiers who respected even the enemy and believed they were there to halt the spread of communism the biggest problem was coming home to learn that many americans were opposed to the war that is what caused many veterans to feel they had taken part in something less than honorable not the manner in which they served br br the ending depicted the father acting more as a bully than a loving caring father for that i gave it a 7 out of 10 had the ending allowed for a degree of acceptance i could have rated it a 9 br br most decent men will come home from war with guilt and emotional scars they need acceptance and understanding to overcome that i pray that the public is more understanding of our present day veterans than it was in the the vietnam era Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.689685046672821 Review: there have been many movies about people returning home from wars and having to cope but the war at home is worth seeing portraying vietnam vet jeremy emilio estevez having trouble connecting with his texas family much of the movie is very likely to tense you up but nothing can prepare you for what ends up getting revealed br br part of what makes this movie so good is how it gives the viewer the feeling of both texas and of the generation gap parents bob martin sheen and kathy bates clearly have a problem with their son's attitude both about the war and his rejection of his sister karen kimberly williams is uncertain with whom to side but after the dinner there can be no br br so we as americans may never be able to fully get over the vietnam war but this movie can probably help us look seriously at how it affected so many people emilio estevez certainly did a good job directing also starring and carla gugino Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647491574287415 Review: i feel privileged to have accidentally seen this movie i actually ran across this movie by accident i was taping another movie on showtime one night overnight and this movie came on afterward so i sat and watched it and boy was i blown away the acting is absolutely superb kathy bates who has been my favorite actress since misery and fried green tomatoes gave an amazing performance as a domineering mother who tries desperately to hold on to her old school values religion family at the risk of alienating her family martin sheen is superb as the tough patriarch who is really not in control of anything in his life or family the one thing i really loved about this movie is how it tells what happens when the heroes come home it shows the true damage that is done to our soldiers after they fight pointless wars for political and financial gain this movie just blew me away and i feel blessed to have accidentally taped this movie and seen it this is a must see for anyone who wants a true drama this is not too melodramatic and preachy but pulls at your heartstrings like none other Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8556580543518066 Review: this has got to be one of the better post astaire musicals made by columbia produced by arthur and directed by vet charles vidor this picture really put gene kelly on the map and rita reputation as cinema's premier female dance partner she plays a bit of a dual role here since she performs contemporary 1940s numbers with gene and co star phil silvers but also puts her in the role of her grandmother a nightclub performer in the late 19th br br the music should also be out because this was i believe the last project that the legendary jerome most famous today for old man river and smoke gets in your eyes worked on and his was the equally legendary ira gershwin they supplied a score that is full of charm and characterization the music for the historical sequences is especially noteworthy because it's so perfectly styled in the early 20th century that was original period it's a bit like picking up a record from one of your favorite bands from the 1970s and hearing them do a song in the original style of that time br br the story is pretty inconsequential which is fine with me because this film is as close an as you will ever be likely to see of the 1930s 40s golden age of broadway musical comedy style on film even the 1940s war propaganda aspects of the film's music give it extra charm as the talented trio sing make way for tomorrow and even humorously poke fun at america's enemies and use period slang such as referring to gremlins br br probably the most memorable performance in the film is kelly's dance to the alter ego dance which found him arguing with and then dancing with himself as a metaphorical image of the battle of the conscience this much of his later work and also stands an effective and memorable scene in and of itself br br fans will want to seek this out for various reasons kelly fans will see this as a rare chance to see him outside of the confines of mgm with a different set of co stars and music superior to his usual mgm material hayworth fans will want to see rita in glorious color at the peak of her fame and ability and fans of classic broadway musicals will definitely want to hear final score and marvel at the quality of lyrics and the of their styles this is a definite gem in the crown of musical program Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838811159133911 Review: the movie shows many feelings and emotions that are very strong and personal the atmosphere in the movie is very tense and sad you can really get a clear picture of what the main character is going through and how he is responding to the world around him i think it is a great movie and that everybody should see it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716386198997498 Review: i have to agree with the previous author's comments about the excellent performances and plot started watching this movie by accident lazy sunday afternoon channels to see if anything good was on and was mesmerized by martin sheen and emilio estevez wow gut wrenching kudos to everyone have always admired martin sheen but was particularly impressed with emilio excellent job of acting and directing simply superb so why have i never heard of this movie before i'll have to spread the news Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9310019612312317 Review: not for those adrenaline maniacs etc it's a good movie looking at after war problem from the other point of view br br emilio estevez is great as a young man haunted by the demons of vietnam war causing problem in family br br marin sheen is also good as a conservative father br br it all comes down to the problem how to deal with the past with whom br br character can't seem to deal and martin sheen's character don't want do deal with br br protective mother looks at this problem with warm and open heart but with her mind closed for the obvious reasons Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5827451944351196 Review: this is a little seen anti war film that has been ignored for too long the time is thanksgiving of 1972 the place is a typical suburban home somewhere in texas the oldest son has just comeback from vietnam and he is having a hell of time to the life he had left behind and the family does not know how to handle the problem i honestly don't think i'm exaggerating when i say this is one the most heart wrenching war films i've seen the funny thing is that there are only a handful of combat sequences in the entire movie most of the story takes place inside a house over a period of a couple of days but the kind of war that takes place in this home is as intense as any real battlefield action the film does something that is difficult to accomplish somehow estevez and his team have created a film that embodies the entire vietnam experience and considering the similarities between vietnam and the current invasion of iraq the film is surprisingly relevant estevez does a magnificent job with material he gets a lot of help from a hand picked cast martin sheen and kathy bates in particular are superb as the parents a truly moving film highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9940248131752014 Review: i had never heard of this film and only got it because i am a martin sheen fan now i am stunned as to why it did not receive the praise and recognition that it truly deserves the four characters all make you feel for them the father trying to assert his authority the mother still clinging to traditional family values and both trying to keep up appearances despite the total of their family the daughter wanting her own life and the son haunted by his experiences in vietnam one felt that this was a scenario that must have been played out in thousands of families after vietnam emilio estevez as jeremy was superb totally unhinged by his war experience which none of his family could relate to the screen chemistry between him and his real life father martin sheen was amazing and there were times when anguished face was so like martin's in apocalypse now i feel sure that just as martin has counted as one of his best films emilio will count this one as one of his best too the scene with the gun was totally mind blowing as all the emotions were there on the family's faces brilliant acting by estevez sheen and kathy bates i watched the film for the first time last night and today the lead story in the news was about a gulf war veteran who had shot several members of his family how many more young men are going to have their lives destroyed by war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9529584050178528 Review: this movie has a very deep look at the relationships between a mother who was raised in a christian environment and learned that appearance is everything she and her son who just recently returned from vietnam collide in some very tense issues the relationship has no connections and is a great accurate portrayal of what it is like to live with someone who is false and only looks at the surface of issues kathy bates does an excellent job of portraying a woman of false faith who is either oblivious to her cruelty or just doesn't want to be confronted wrath is never feared and it leads to a very disturbing conflict between him and his feelings about his fathers love for him this is a very honest look at some family dynamics after a traumatic event leads one to despair Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972046971321106 Review: estevez martin sheen and kathy bates are superb in this portrayal of a vietnam vet home from the war but still haunted by it bates plays a clueless mother who just wants the family to be a family sheen is terrific as the father who tries to understand what his son is going through but is too wrapped up in his principles to really empathize the setting is thanksgiving day and the relatives are coming for dinner estevez who plays the returning vet wants no part of family tradition and insists on wearing his combat to dinner explaining this is what i wore last thanksgiving the bickering and family arguments are priceless particularly the peanut crisis but the ending is both gripping and terrifying it has to be seen to be appreciated br br overall one of the best movies i've ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804792404174805 Review: this movie is powerful i watched this movie at 3 00 am and i was suppose to be at work at 6 00 am needless to say i was late to work i could not bring myself to get up off my bed to go to work this is the most powerful movie that i have seen in a long time and that made me cry and feel the pain of the family i think did a wonderful job of directing this film i agree with the previous comments from other views that this is the only movie that i have seen that has brought the war home and showed what a family had to go through what a veteran went through it is almost heart breaking to think that back then people just thought you could come home from a life changing experience and be the same person you were before you left kathy bates reminded me of my mother in a way i believe she really showed how women felt and acted back then i am surprised that this film wasn't up for more awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619715213775635 Review: an under appreciated unseen gem estevez does a remarkable job of illustrating in poignant heartbreaking fashion the tension that arises between a son who's been to hell and back and his parents who can't begin to understand the emotional left behind it's not unlike born on the fourth of july in that it deals with a emotional and mental breakdown after serving in vietnam but while that one focused more on the politics of post vietnam anti war speeches etc this one deals with a much more personal topic family one man's struggle to return to normalcy after a life altering experience and his parents' failure to see the change that has occurred br br estevez delivers a performance as jeremy you can sense the pain and frustration bubbling beneath surface there to match him inch for inch is his real life father martin sheen it's a trip watching these two act off of each other as you get the sense that they're constantly trying to one up one another it's like the presence of each other inspired the pair to do their best and their performances triumph because of it br br recommended to anyone who appreciates solid acting writing and directing and to any vietnam war buff br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9935747981071472 Review: br br emilio estevez takes the wonderful play and makes it into an engaging movie br br the war at home has an exceptionally strong cast all seemingly digging deep into their characters the acting here is top notch br br credit must also go to director emilio estevez the visual transitions between past and present were ultra smooth the sound effects during the battle scenes were chilling and effectively added to the tension br br remove all of the viet nam elements from the story and still left would be interesting characters wrestling with the good and bad of the full range of family dynamics a viewer might see this point more clearly by keeping in mind the discovering the old photo scene from the beginning as the rest of the movie is watched br br as a movie i found the war at home to be more direct and to the point than born on the 4th of july a fine effort almost a 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9278056025505066 Review: rita hayworth is right there where she should be as a cover girl in this 1944 technicolor film also starring gene kelly phil silvers eve arden lee bowman and otto kruger rita plays a beautiful rusty working at a small club owned by the man she loves danny kelly each friday they go out for with genius silvers the club comedian they all hate but they're looking for a pearl when they find one all three of them will have good luck they believe br br rusty auditions and wins the role of cover girl for a magazine she starts off ahead of the other contestants because the magazine owner kruger sees a resemblance between rusty and the girl he once loved who turns out to be grandmother once she becomes the cover girl the world opens up for her and her dreams of appearing on broadway come true danny wants her to have her success but at the same time realizes he's lost her br br cover girl has exuberant dance numbers and songs by jerome with rita dubbed by martha rita is at her best playing both rusty in the present and her grandmother in the past for such a sexy desirable gorgeous woman she was apparently very insecure and always under the thumb of domineering men none of this ever showed on screen nor did the fact that she didn't want to be a movie star she is one of the true and brought everything she did to life gene kelly is in a serious role here but gets plenty of chances to dance and sing phil silvers is very amiable and funny as the in house comic and best friend br br this is a very good movie with no dull spots the only problem i had is the idea that rusty has to choose between a successful career and the man she loves when who plays herself in the film speaks of getting married she's warned by her boss not to that she's too necessary to the modeling business we're not told if rusty continues with her career or goes back to work at danny's but all signs seemed to point toward the brooklyn club why couldn't she have had both nevertheless you can't beat cover girl for top entertainment beautiful color lovely music great energy fine performances and its most fabulous asset the glorious rita hayworth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828488230705261 Review: this film easily rivals the emotional strength the dramatic impact and the top notch performances of 12 angry men i rented it on a whim and was amazed that i had not heard of it before br br i do not know if this was emilio directorial debut but the pacing the interplay and development of the characters as well as some clever camera work surrounding the character estevez plays all suggest a natural eye br br the interplay between martin and emilio contains the same wonderful chemistry we saw in wall street with martin and charlie kathy bates is wonderful in her characters subtle desperation and escapism a variation on her character in at play in the fields of the lord she is irritating and yet one can empathize with her at the same time br br there are some moments where i feel the plot slows a touch and the moments between estevez and his ex girlfriend almost seem written for another film estevez comes off as another character all together but those are minor complaints br br this film must be based on a true story or must have been written by someone who lived these experiences i rate it 8 out of a difficult 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815250635147095 Review: this film easily rivals the emotional strength the dramatic impact and the top notch performances of 12 angry men i rented it on a whim and was amazed that i had not heard of it before br br i do not know if this was emilio directorial debut but the pacing the interplay and development of the characters as well as the some clever camera work surrounding the character estevez plays all suggest a natural eye br br the interplay between martin and emilio contains the same wonderful chemistry we saw in wall street with martin and charlie kathy bates is wonderful in her characters subtle desperation and escapism a variation on her characters in at play in the fields of the lord she is irritating and yet one can empathize with her at the same time br br there are some moments where i feel the plot slows a touch and the moments between estevez and his ex girlfriend almost seem written for another film estevez comes off as another character all together but those are minor complaints br br this film must be based on a true story or must have been written by someone who lived these experiences i rate it 8 out of a difficult 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814957976341248 Review: the vietnam war era is certainly far before my time but it has always interested me and i have seen many films about it all of the others i'd seen had dealt strictly with the front line of battle when i read a description of the war at home i found the concept intriguing no vietnam war movie i'd ever heard of talked about what happens to a soldier once the fighting is over with br br one night while flipping through channels the movie aired on the sundance channel i set down the remote and settled back to watch it i did not move from my seat during the entire two hours it's one of those movies that keeps you very interested because there is no way to predict what is going to happen next br br this movie made me a huge fan of emilio estevez i had enjoyed him very much as billy the kid in the young guns movies but i never saw anything he did afterward emilio proved to be very talented at writing and directing as well as acting br br the pacing of the movie is done extremely well i am hard pressed to think of a point where it drags br br what amazes me is that it didn't get an oscar or any real recognition when it came out it is a dramatic story about parents trying to cope with the fact that their son is not who he used to be and probably will never be as they remembered him again definitely worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9247708320617676 Review: one of my desires is to be a film maker and i just have to say there's no way i will be able to compete with the powerful drama the war at home the reason is because the acting is perfect and when you see the movie you'll know what i'm talking about all i can suggest is watching it i got so involved in it and was extremely impressed br br and sheen's relationship on the screen was absolutely amazing br br and so was his relationship with his mother kathy bates some of the best scenes include these 2 br br as well as the relationship between sheen and his daughter sister in the film br br 10 10 and definitely in my top 10 i want the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898514747619629 Review: this movie is on cable sporadically and i never really watched it thinking it would be similar to the bruce willis film america with the usual trite story about american freedom etc but it was not it was so much more br br of course martin sheen is excellent i have never seen him in a movie i haven't loved even if the script is bad because he is so talented kathy bates is the overbearing mom and does a great job the real surprise is emilio estevez who has not always been in the greatest films but also directed this movie please don't stereotype him from the breakfast club movie he is so much better in this and i wish he would do more non commercial atypical hollywood movies br br the film is realistic as we see emilio home from vietnam during thanksgiving kimberly williams is passable as the sister who feels she is disgraced and embarrassed by the returning soldier her brother he is quite alienated from the family and especially at this time in us history this story is very relevant br br i learned a great deal about post traumatic stress and you will genuinely empathize with this character this is not a violent journalistic portrayal like platoon for example it is more of a character study which leaves us even more intrigued and concerned about the effects of war especially when one considers the young age of the soldiers who are victims with today's violence it is rare that a movie causes one to genuinely feel sad and shed a tear this does it and deserves recognition Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819960594177246 Review: emilio estevez actually directed a good movie who thought i sat through two previous films estevez directed wisdom with then girlfriend demi moore and men at work with brother charlie sheen they are lousy films badly acted directed stupid and offensive estevez is a good actor but lousy as a director i turned this on in pure it has a great cast and i had nothing else to do damned if it didn't pull me in br br it concerns estevez coming home from vietnam permanently scarred by what happened over there his parents kathy bates martin sheen and sister kimberly williams try to reach him but can't something in vietnam has affected him deeply and he's about to explode br br a bit overlong but still very good a lot of the material is but the cast is so good that they make it seem new estevez is good sheen is terrific and real life father williams is touching and bates is just extraordinary trying to hold the family together it all leads up to a powerful ending which really surprised me br br well worth catching br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9650571942329407 Review: the connection with james dean in a short plan we see emilio estevez with a teddy bear remember the first scene of ray's rebel without a cause moreover the main conflict is estevez versus sheen father against son as in east of eden the soldier has come home and nobody has been able to communicate with him even his sister a psychology student what a derision the mother a crude a superb kathy bates gets bogged down in she 's not able to understand that her values religion family have become a thing of the past specially for someone like his son whose innocence was betrayed the father an man under his wife's thumb although he tries hard to play the macho wanted to make up for the mediocrity of his life so he saved his honor by forcing his son to do his duty the scene in which hatred for his father explodes is very intense the actor director gives a restrained performance as lee students used to do and his final burst of anger is increased so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9070898294448853 Review: not being a movie aficionado i am not familiar with the names of leading directors scriptwriters producers and the like but i can tell an outstanding movie when i see one br br the makers of this fine movie could well be now at the top of their fields or may well get there pretty soon i know that the actors are already there br br it takes talent closer to genius to show with such realism how a national tragedy like vietnam has impacted the everyday life of a typically average american family and make us see at close range why there are so many homeless vietnam veterans br br without getting into gratuitous scenes of gore and bloodshed it makes us understand why so many men had flashbacks of what they had been thru br br the dialog is particularly gripping and gives us an idea of what went on in so many families in the aftermath of vietnam br br i wish there were more good movies like this one not just about vietnam but about other social conditions as well Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8934346437454224 Review: i was just lucky i found this movie i've been taking advantage of 5 50 dvds because i watch a lot of movies and very seldom watch television i graduated from high school in 1968 so i have family and many friends who served in vietnam this movie really illustrates the pain i've seen in my friends in dealing with what happened to them over there i wish more people would see this movie i think maybe more people could understand what happened to our vietnam vets by watching these excellent actors in the portrayal of one family damaged by that war the story felt realistic it isn't mushy but made me feel what they were going through i think it helped that martin sheen and emilio estevez were playing father and son it made their relationship more believable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9147720336914062 Review: the most intense and powerful film i have seen in years there have been other films before that into the vietnam vet but nothing compared to this emotionally film as a typical american suburban family circa 1972 comes apart at the seams revealing the scars that vietnam has left on our all of our collective souls the cast is a fantastic with all four actors with kathy bates a stand out giving riveting performances what is wonderful about this film is that you take no sides but understand all four characters and empathize with them even though all four have viewpoints and needs there are scenes in here that are so powerful as family secrets and feelings are revealed such as the confrontation between son and mother that will have you emotionally drained and in tears of anguish i actually cried in this film something i rarely do the shocking end is a a much overlooked film that should be seen i rate this 1996 film a 10 10 a superlative piece highly recommended especially in this day and age with again our country embroiled in a hideous war our headlines shouting of atrocities and again our young men and women returning with deep psychological scars with their deep pain of deeds done in the line of honor a must see film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822151064872742 Review: this is one of the best musicals of the 1940s the glorious technicolor shows off rita beauty and spectacular hair she should have made more movies in color but then columbia was hardly in a position to splash out money for technicolor br br rita is a wow as rusty parker she more than keeps up with gene in some of the most sparkling numbers ever she also looked beautiful in turn of the century gowns so she was given a chance to play her own grandmother br br the film opens with the show must go on it looks great to me but danny mcguire gene kelly is not impressed his motto is work work work one of the dancers lesley is determined to better herself and is going to audition for golden wedding cover girl competition rusty just happens to find herself at the auditions as well in a very funny scene has just had a so so audition and seeing rusty gives her a few tips on how to impress the judges don't be shy and chatter and sparkle rusty does so with gusto br br they decide on and go to the show to see her but john otto kruger sees rusty she reminds him of someone from his past eve arden is still having nightmares over audition whose complaining features genius phil silvers and the dancers dressed up as working girls rusty is a br br john is remembering a long lost love grandmother hicks the first time he saw her singing a sure thing set at the races meanwhile danny rusty and genius are looking for pearls at their local diner they then launch into the happiest song of the 1940s in my opinion make way for tomorrow br br put me to the test is a spirited song and dance number featuring danny and rusty in the meantime rusty has been chosen cover girl and danny is the place to be seen lee bowman appears as danny's romantic rival and puts a on things lee bowman is probably the most boring leading man ever so danny never needs to worry br br rusty dubbed by martha sings long ago and far away and it is danced beautifully by danny and rusty the gowns that rita wears are stunning travis and designed them danny wants the best for rusty but is afraid he will lose her gene kelly is also fantastic in the alter ego number where he dances with himself br br poor john is another look back to the turn of the century it was written in and is an extremely funny song poking fun at rich relations hayworth looks gorgeous in an amazingly quaint outfit look for al norman in both poor john and a sure thing he was an amazing eccentric dancer who appeared in several early musicals including king of jazz and paramount on parade he was easy to spot br br the cover girl dance is just wonderful rita was so talented beautiful and a great dancer after a bevy of beautiful models parade through covers of america's top magazines rusty bursts through in a beautiful gold gown dancing down a to the very catchy cover girl song gosh i just love this movie br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893620610237122 Review: i caught this movie on tv yesterday i had a certain curiosity about it being that it was directed by emilio estevez and starring him and his real life dad martin sheen i love to see a movie about a father son relationship that involves a real life father and son naturally there's an instant chemistry between sheen and estevez and their scenes of conflict are even more intense knowing that they're actually related of course it helps that the two of them are both terrific actors i've seen martin sheen in intense roles before but i think this is most intense role being that i mostly recall him from the mighty ducks series and i was very impressed talent really does run in that family and kathy bates steals the movie in an oscar worthy performance she at my heartstrings with every word of dialogue kimberly williams the beautiful actress from the father of the bride movies is also very good holding her own among a group of talented veteran actors br br the movie is a bit stagey with dialogue that's obviously geared for the stage but that didn't bother me this is not meant to be an action movie this is a character study and for a film that's based on a play it never gets too claustrophobic when character jeremy to his days in vietnam we actually see his harrowing memories brought to life br br the film is extremely powerful and realistic without being sentimental at the end i expected all the conflicts to be resolved and the family would become hunky but that's not how it turned out the ending made me cry without resorting to standard hollywood melodrama that proves reality is much more gripping than anything hollywood can conjure up br br if you're in the mood for a beautiful powerful drama with extremely wonderful performances that will knock your socks off please check out this underrated gem hopefully one day martin and emilio will unite with charlie and they will all make a great film together br br my score 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9931275844573975 Review: the strong points in the film were clear for the beginning and middle part of the film it showed how a very violent authority might react to resistance filmed in the fashion of a documentary the director captures what would have happened if the united states enacted martial law for punishment park a training ground for cops where you're bullied and harassed would offer you an out to this dire scenario it switches between the court trials for those facing accusations those who are in the park escaping police attention the training of officers preparing to handle these prisoners the judges in their leisure time among many other things it was a very strong deeply moving film br br the only fault i had with this was its realism officers are often seen holding their pistols like they were seven years old with a plastic toy i e a 90 degree bent elbow when pointing a gun in someone's face or the way one cop just makes it look like it's hard to kick someone when they're down etc etc it starts out as an honest and interesting attempt to capture a very critical state of political affairs by the end of the film the viewer is slowly reminded again and again of the prejudices of the director and the producers the antagonist characters in the story start out as genuine real human beings and then slowly progress into stereotypical forces of evil by the very end the mistakes they make are stupid the force they demonstrate is unreal and unlike the way real police act the judges during this court hearing are shown making stupid and unreal mistakes among many other things br br the of the movie started to fall apart when it became evident that this was just another blank check attempt to make government look bad and that's coming from an the scenes at the end started to get hokey unreal and a thousand times over dramatic still for the earlier part of it it promises some very moving storyline Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.35228875279426575 Review: a powerful real tv movie very subversive and therefore remaining almost un almost 2 in france after you've watched this all movies filmed with the same concept a documentary team following the events as they arrived seem so weak br br david Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6410613059997559 Review: i can't believe i missed this one made in 1970 with a budget that would probably allow you to make one indifferent episode of a tv soap this is 90 minutes of sustained sharp as a knife film making you will find the outline plot etc elsewhere on this site consider though that the whole thing was shot using a single hand held 16mm camera all the dialogue is improvised none of the had appeared in front of a camera before it sounds like a recipe for disaster instead what we get is hippies v cops running around in the california desert in what evolves into a not fair i'm on that person's the only problem is the director keeps making you shift your allegiance and at the end of 90 minutes we're still not sure who has one brilliant quite brilliant Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.442813515663147 Review: the most amazing film i have ever seen i didn't read the programming and i just stumbled onto the movie by accident i thought it was a real documentary and i felt sick at what i saw i only found out it was a movie after it was finished and i looked on the web for more info about punishment park in the u s it felt incredibly real and it is easy to believe that this really has happened in the us if you are from europe i must admit that i felt really anti american after watching the movie and before finding out that it didn't really happen that way Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6646054983139038 Review: death camp opera right here right now br br ten years ago i read that a very special movie had been directed about the of our society a certain peter watkins was the author his picture was acted by some non professional actors citizens like you and and others the violence of the atmosphere was described as extremely realistic was it a movie a documentary both actually br br over the years i realized how hard it was to find it maybe i would by coincidence anyway it's yet an old story i saw it a short while ago totally impressing my very favourite peace of art punishment park is its name i love this docu fiction this this what ever after all the shock movies i saw i reach the best with this strong and intense i found a masterpiece there is enough on the net to know many things about the movie it is even to buy on dvd with additional stuff the only words i want to add is about my own experience with this film i can only trust such a sincere and engaged peace of art about people and for people those who direct act or watch a cinema which is simply a real human experience within an art or the opposite br br so i'm not talking about all the we can see on tv especially the whom the concepts of people playing them selves are interesting but used in a stupid and perverse way in punishment park we can see some real individuals living as they are we only put them in a very specific context with a few lines to follow and we let them be what they want to be it's a kind of therapy a way of for those inside the movie and also for the active spectators in front of screens then to end the director's touch edits a short and sweet apocalypse movie a desperate scream a camp where some folks are on the run after trials punishment park is for those who want to grow see this film and have the opportunity to choose your own morality grow up and yourself with it if you can feel it if you can see it in my case punishment park is stuck in me for ever with all my love consciousness and will Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966733992099762 Review: i watched the other night i have to say i was very impressed with how real the film seemed it felt very much like a documentary i also think that the film presented realistic possibilities in the film the war in vietnam escalates to the point where china has become involved what if that had happened i think the scenarios would be similar to the one portrayed in the movie we have had camps before in this country and still do br br highly recommended for everyone especially br br i kept saying that if i were in the position that those kids were in that i would just lie my ass off i love america and its grand wars wink wink Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96470046043396 Review: well i've enjoy this movie even though sometimes it turns too much to a stereotypical situation i didnt understood at this time if the punishment park has exist in the past but i think the matter isnt really here br br you have to look at this movie in a different manner it shows how much violence you can find in our world it reminds us that we live in a world who is lead by violence and that nobody can escape from it if anyone refuse to take his then you will be thrown out of our society all our history is made by wars we should never forget this in fact its only when we will finally accept the truth that maybe we will change and understand that our intellectual skills have improve so we could use them to find others ways to resolve our problems br br in 2 words this movie is a must see maybe it will help us to accept the truth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701219797134399 Review: peter rarely seen punishment park is a brutality laced political weapon set across a never ending an left leaning anti abuse fest the escapades at first appear to be so over the top and sickening that it could come off as some distant fantastical dystopian alternate history one harry would even enjoy but once we delve deeper in and really pay attention to the abhorrent diatribe spouting out of those over the tent topped tribunal as well as the shotgun toting guards the bloody affair our eyes are truly opened suddenly we realize just how film making is as much of this is the kind of neo con talking points about youth culture and the of thought tossed around by politicians today granted much of it was drivel pouring out then as well but it really shows us how little has changed and informs of how in some ways we are closer to such a world where punishment parks would be a real and frightening operation br br the main players in nearly every scene are seasoned non actors mostly chosen for their rash political views and desire to get them on camera this lends an unprecedented heap of authenticity to the entire experience as we never even for a second question the reality of all the chaos shot documentary style with 16mm film this appears like a gritty of some despicable government test project that was classified until found years later at least it appears to have that history to it now maybe not as much when it was barely released but this gives an added weight to all the proceedings and helps draw you into this incredible not so alternate universe of torture for convicted Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8879590630531311 Review: as far as fake documentaries go anyone this one is up there with the best it looks very real and that is what it aims for in recent light of events this movie is even scarier so you could say it was ahead of it's time when it was released in the 70s br br one can only hope that a government like that doesn't exist looking for terrorists and interviewing people just like that of course the people interviewed all seemed to have the same 70s mentality screw the politicians and politics in general maybe that wasn't so clever one might think but hey don't forget it's only a movie o Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42098671197891235 Review: this is a very enjoyable fluffy glamorous musical from the 40's girl' made rita hayworth formerly the dark haired latin into a bona fide all american star it confirmed gene kelly's amazing talent as a dancer singer actor and choreographer it the exuberance and colour of the musical genre br br rita hayworth is great as rusty parker it is her picture and her presence is always at the forefront her singing is dubbed but her dancing is absolutely brilliant and she combines very well with kelly i think that rita was highly underrated as an actress she plays every scene superbly here gene choreographed the dance sequences he was basically given almost complete creative freedom here and his dance number is amazing such artistry the stand out tunes are way for me to the and of course ago and far the plot is rather thin yet it does have a moral it's about the perils of quick fame and fast money and how any happiness with only these factors will ultimately be doomed this will cheer you up lift you up to your feet and make you laugh br br that said girl' is not the greatest musical ever produced it has a number of flaws that must be addressed one can say that a little bit of phil silvers goes a long way his character gets tedious rather quickly however i was impressed with his dancing ability and how he was able to keep up with gene and rita another major problem is that too many songs are just not that great the girl' number looks fantastic but i'm not a fan of the lyrics or the singing is a huge downer i think it's one of the worst numbers i've heard in a 40's 50's musical yet it stinks the grandmother sub plot borders on being ridiculous but that's only my opinion others may like these elements br br still apart from it's faults it's a very very good film much better than most of the product churned out today the dancing and singing is sublime the production values are excellent and it's mood is infectious br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9920673370361328 Review: first of all the entire script is mostly improv adding to the fantastic illusion that what we are watching is an actual documentary secondly the actors hired by watkins were purposefully chosen to represent their true political and backgrounds the hippies portrayed are actual hippies the government officials though not necessarily in the government themselves are at least actually hearty within the system and several of the cops are actual policemen the interactions of these actors given the by watkins eventually come to a violent head where even watkins himself is convinced that a cast member had actually been shot we hear him screaming cut cut in the background br br an amazing film though american critics were quite harsh in their reviews one actually reporting that it was the most offensive film she had ever seen this not entirely unexpected as the of this oppressive communist like mentality of america during this era would certainly some cages this pseudo documentary definitely requires an open mind though if you are seriously looking for an intensely accurate portrayal of 60s culture this would be the film to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9488092660903931 Review: set in a california detention camp in an future an english film crew capture proceedings as young students and political are put on trial under a fictional that allows the united states government to suspend civil liberties for its own citizens in cases of emergency without the right to bail or the necessity of evidence in such cases the government is to and anyone they believe may engage in future activities of sabotage the group on trial includes a feminist a black panther and a folk singer br br those convicted by the a conservative tribunal have the choice of a lengthy prison sentence or three days in punishment park in which they can attain their freedom by reaching an american flag in the desert they must accomplish this without food or water they are also to be pursued by armed national guards and police who can return them to the camp if captured to face the sentence attributed to each person convicted the reality is different those that choose punishment park are hunted and killed or with no hope of gaining their freedom after a policeman is found dead in the park the park seems to be a training ground for the police and guards who need to master these acts of so they can be put to use in open american society br br shot on 16mm and in the documentary style developed by watkins in his celebrated and the controversial the war game for the bbc he with the prisoners and guards and observes the trial inter cutting between them to create a totally convincing political movie that still remains vital and relevant using his knowledge of the medium watkins has produced a driving relentless and ultimately frightening film portrayal of an entirely fictional american political detention camp that would not convince if it wasn't for his flawless construction many of the actors are amateurs with broad characters the sparks fly in the trial scenes in which each case is heard in part to the fact that watkins kept those on trial away from the jury until the filming of those scenes watkins also claims that the actors are often expressing their own opinions which certainly explain the as well as the believability of their performances br br the film has been heavily criticised for the opinions of those that see it it has been claimed that the film is reactionary and represents that and war are the root of america's social problems while these criticisms may be valid it is important to consider that the film is working on a fictional metaphorical level and it is perhaps the realism that the film so cleverly that encourages such a heated opinion on its content in fact the films most important theme is the problem of itself the judges and brutal law officers are on one side and the convicts are clearly on the other with no made on either side this seems to be what the movie is really about the new law and the park itself is the of a situation where between the two political positions has been lost br br made during and in protest to the vietnam war and the treatment of those who opposed the war in america the films main themes of persecution of its own citizens and on civil liberties still strike the same chord in the era of the patriot act and the identity card it also strikes a disturbing chord with news footage of bay and the treatment of iraqi prisoners at the hands of allied forces br br the threat of internal is such a volatile issue that the film cannot fail to connect with current attitudes to the subject not surprisingly the film has had a distribution history being to an extreme due to its content but the disturbing fact that this movie is that can still remain so relevant today suggests that the wait has not been for nothing punishment park is a film that has had to fight to be seen anywhere and it demands your attention Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391825795173645 Review: it kicks you in the stomach there are other films with more convincing characters a more realistic story and maybe even more depth concerning political but then again most of these are not directed by peter watkins maybe the one true genius artist of british film to emerge out of the 1960s watkins has made quite a bunch of rarely seen films that perfectly capture the spirit of the outer aesthetic world the world of political social problems and solutions thus his work is probably less filmic than say political which some may call a of their inherent artistic quality then again why shouldn't art allow itself to become engaged watkins dares and succeeds you won't feel well with this one you won't feel happy actually you won't really like the film it is uncompromising honest direct a smash in your face in short you can't help getting angry you can't resist to let the things you see touch you that is what makes films so rewarding Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820375442504883 Review: this extraordinary pseudo documentary made in 1971 perfectly captures the of america today which makes it all the more scary and relevant college students hippies black activists are being rounded up by the government and given lengthy prison terms for what amount to thought crimes and social protest as an alternative to life in prison these convicted criminals are offered three days in punishment park their objective inside the park is to make their way to the american flag where freedom awaits them not surprisingly the punishment park option is a dirty lie this brilliant film from peter watkins even pre dates battle royale and series 7 though its angle of attack is more blatantly political shot in it looks and feels as fresh as anything made today the performances are exemplary and the direction is sharp the narrative cuts back and forth between various groups trying to survive the harsh conditions of the park and the mccarthy like trials that convicted them today this film still retains its power in there was nothing but nothing quite like it this is a masterpiece that succeeds on a dozen levels it has the balls that most people today have lost Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607055187225342 Review: i saw peter and the war game a few months before this and was very impressed the technique is essentially the same or at least very similar in this film detailing on the one hand a trial of in california in the apparently near future and on the other the attempts of a group of convicted criminals to slog through 50 miles of desert to win their freedom in a government run punishment park as an alternative to prison watkins films everything in a documentary style which causes for more than a little awkwardness or required strong suspension of disbelief how is it that the camera crew is with the group of starving and prisoners over 2 days without either offering help or sharing in their misery and that's merely the most obvious example but questionable storytelling aside this packs a punch no question you have to be interested in political film making to really get involved but the film really isn't like anything else of its era it pulls no punches offers no simple solutions the leftist political figures are certainly painted broadly at times but they aren't all alike the right wing government seem a little more cartoonish but even they are allowed to show at least a little humanity overall the film gives much to think about and leaves an indelible taste 8 10 dvd rental Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9306880831718445 Review: realistic master piece thirty years later the pictures can look a bit old but actually it only accurate the in the effect of the movie i never saw in my whole life a film like this one first time i saw it i didn't know if it was a fiction and it didn't looked like that movie is a masterpiece that every single person in the world have to see it's the best ever society critical movie the ultimate movie that demonstrate that the system is down and the system has not change a lot in thirty years i think this movie would have to be watched as an education piece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525272846221924 Review: certain aspects of punishment park are less than perfect specifically some of the acting however i feel that this is probably the most important movie of the war on terror era i grew up hating hippies and in some respects i still do it wasn't until the united states was started down the path of an unnecessary and war in iraq that i began to see the world through their eyes i can feel what they must have felt although the film is somewhat dated watching it brings those uncomfortable emotions about our present situation right to the surface it's clear enough early in the film that punishment park is designed to be a concentration and death camp for all the elements of american society this is certainly an exaggerated and extreme view of our society but it is credible at times i find myself believing that the usa could easily slip into fascism as i watched this film i could only think about how i hear similar sentiments from people on both sides of the political spectrum almost daily this movie is a raw concentrated of america's present political scene i am both impressed and saddened that something this relevant and yes accurate was filmed more than 30 years ago if you take a more moderate view of the movie and choose to believe that this couldn't happen here look more closely at bay some of our enemy combatants the rumored cia secret prisons and the many incidents similar to the one in nc in 1979 8 full years after the making of this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737533926963806 Review: punishment park is a pseudo documentary made by peter watkins the premise is that the nation's hippies musicians protesters etc are being rounded up and tried by a tribunal and then given the choice of prison or running the course of punishment park it's a 52 mile grueling trek through the desert to an american flag with police national guard and various other authority figures in pursuit the idea is that if you make it to the flag you're set free the tribunal consists of a bunch of conservative types all condemning any behavior that is not like their own and there is no result except a prison sentence or the option of punishment park for any of those on trial there are a lot of things in this that still ring true today which is quite disturbing in itself the people running the course are promised water at the half way point which isn't true and the pursuing officials are mostly a sadistic bunch that are just out for a bit of target practice this is not a very graphic film but it's more shocking in its ideas and themes than anything else the scary thing is it could happen not a very upbeat film but definitely worth seeing warning it might make you angry 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7507873773574829 Review: contains spoilers br br this is a peter watkins film if one has seen his bbc masterpieces and the war game one will recognize the style and his voice within seconds after the start made in 1971 it is set in a very near future when the vietnam war has even more and now seems to involve china nixon is still president and civil and protest is dealt with violently using outwardly civilian with as judges because prison building can't keep up an alternative is introduced the punishment park delinquents can choose between severe prison sentences and a man hunt in a hostile environment in this case a 85 trip through the desert at if they reach an american flag at the end without being caught by national guard or riot police they will be set free or else they have to serve their sentence or be dead as we will see the film is made in a completely documentary style with three european teams covering a tribunal and the course of two groups already sentenced scenes jump between the tribunal tent the hunting troops and the hunted condemned scarce off commentary gives us raw background information time temperature etc the tribunal scenes show a court on the one side and a wide range of personalities on the other ranging from real terrorists over to clearly innocents e g a total pacifist who can't even hurt flies the defense lawyer who does take his job seriously has to take abuse from both sides what makes these scenes especially eerie is their resemblance to the rhetoric of todays administration to the detail meanwhile some unfortunate events in the desert make clear that the of the game' don't really apply the question remains open whether it is rigged from the start or by the troops due to those events that leads to the outcome i suspect it is both at the end we are back at square one with the next group going to punishment park this description may indicate a heavily biased or even propaganda movie but that would be misleading the behavior all participants were as usual with watkins looks and sounds real the tribunal scenes may even contain text material from real contemporary trials i'd say that this could be sold as the 'real without problem with the forgotten faces the reaction was we can't send that or nobody will believe our real anymore because this is indistinguishable from the real thing with punishment park it ought to be the same effectively banned in the us as far as i know this is a must see that hasn't lost its power or its relevance especially today Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6117051839828491 Review: punishment park is a brilliant piece of cinema shot in the southern br br california desert using his faux documentary style watkins br br creates a film like no other he follows two groups of prisoners one br br pre sentenced the other post sentenced throughout the picture after br br they're tried by a military tribunal they have the choice of either br br serving out a prison sentence or they can participate in punishment br br park a grueling three day through the desert with nothing but the br br clothes on their backs whilst being hunted down by local law br br enforcement officers who use the park as a live action training br br ground i can't say enough about this movie sometimes it feels as if br br you're watching a real documentary this is one of peter watkins most br br accessible films i advise you to look out for it you wont regret it br br highly recommended br br a br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8994472026824951 Review: this is definitely an outstanding 1944 musical with great young stars and famous veteran actors under the direction of charles vidor rita hayworth rusty parker charlie chan in egypt sang and danced with gene kelly danny mcguire anchors away danny mcguire owned a night club in brooklyn n y and was in love with rusty parker who was a dancer in his club along with phil silvers genius island who was the comedian in this picture and also worked and dance together with danny rusty otto kruger john duel in the sun played the role as a promoter of a cover girl magazine and decided rusty parker was going to be his top model jerome music is heard through out the entire picture and the song long ago far away is the theme music for this musical this film was nominated for many awards and was a big hit at the box office during ww ii which kept peoples minds off of the war that was going on at the time rita hayworth and gene kelly were instant hits and their exploded on the silver screen for many many years great musical and a film you will not want to miss this is truly a great classic film enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991655707359314 Review: it's said that this film is or was banned in the us since it was released since there is no information on imdb i must rely on my other sources and believe it if this is really true the movie is even more and frightening and is it is anyway br br the movie is a so called mockumentary although i think the topic is too serious call it like that it creates a scenario where america is like a military state and all revolutionary objects are arrested immediately without proof after an obligatory tribunal they have to decide if they go to prison for some years or choose the punishment park in that they have to walk through the desert for three days to reach an american flag posted 50 miles ahead while they're are followed by police and army troops br br the movie itself pretends to be a documentary about these incidents and follows both the and the hunting through the desert filmed by european film crews all the facts are explained the ask questions and film everything people stare directly into the camera shouting at it it seems very very real talking about realism here is nonsense this movie is not about how to make a realistic film it is about how such a film would look like if it was real and it certainly would look like this if it would be filmed anyway in an state like this there surely wouldn't be a european film crew allowed to film those things br br there are many things that frighten us the are people from all social classes political leaders musicians authors unemployed etc they seem to be hopeless rebellious or scared they are no heroes they talk a lot in the tribunal knowing it doesn't lead to anything saying nevertheless all they said in speeches and books and songs before one says he's not afraid to die is this true well he doesn't have to run through the desert hunted by cops the have no chance or at least their only chance the decision between prison and punishment park is no chance really the way they decide in the end and the way film ends makes it clear that this kind of heroism is suicide br br these remind us a lot of in the third reich the officials use the same kind of idealistic ignoring all the arguments from the starting to scream at them and then telling them they should be quiet they warn the of watching their language and insult them much more they ask them questions the can not answer but it's never they should these scenes are a statement about what we call justice br br the scenes in the desert are on a different level when we see the prisoners for the first time we realize that they realize they haven't got a chance seeing the desert and the mountains feeling the sun and the thirst they don't have a clue how they should stand this free days the film crew follows them and talks to them while they try to escape this madness they argue should they play the game or escape or revolt it all leads to the same and no one is surprised some will question if such parks would exist in reality in such a state why not it the prisons and allows the government to punish the revolutionaries as they want to it is not a gas chamber but the nazis killed jews before concentration camps were built the comparison is fair since they is no real difference br br the movie is scary and depressing the problems that are talked about sound to familiar to ignore these is not science fiction talking about poverty unemployment and crime is not the film shows us that government and democracy as it is presented to us is not only useless but dangerous it also shows us that revolution is not definitely the solution the seem to be confused because they don't really know how to fight this they do things but for nothing even is this delivers no solution to us it still is a statement br br to me the most frightening thing is the fact of the of this movie here we have a film that accuses the loss of freedom moral and peace it accuses the government a fictional nevertheless to be dangerous and inhuman and such a film is banned think about it when you see the american flag the next time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925829291343689 Review: to think this film was made the year i was born to think people are still having their rights taken away now in the name of homeland security to think this movie was intentionally banned from the american public punishment park addresses the political divide in the united states better than any movie i've ever seen had it been more widely seen would it have changed anything a movie like this is so it has the potential to cause riots it shakes you up and forces you to take sides it makes you face the issue are you for the people's right of in a time of war or for the constitution being compromised in the name of national security the protagonists are forced by the government to race to the american flag in a game that undermines the very ideals the flag stands for the acting is totally convincing so much so i can't see any acting going on here at all if this is a scripted documentary it's more convincing than any reality show on television today punishment park is possibly the most important film ever made it really makes you think Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610952138900757 Review: my curiosity and patience to finally see this controversial film which now has been released on dvd for the first time in the uk has been more than rewarded peter watkins has himself in his audacity and technical skills this pseudo documentary is certainly ahead of its time and still frighteningly relevant and up to date br br the film is inspired by the of the late sixties in the us when the government has increased its use of violence and oppression while the anti war movement reacts increasingly violent and radical in order to deal with both this the of prisons and to provide special training to riot police units the government has introduced the so called punishment parks convicted mostly activists are given the to either be locked up in prison for years and years or spend three days in one of these parks where they either gain their freedom their death or an even longer prison sentence the situation in the parks is beyond their worst expectations however it reminded me of a sort of realistic version of battle royale 2000 br br the film's structure is extremely effective and recalls parallels with cannibal holocaust which is made almost 10 years later both movies are constructed and filmed in such a way that the viewer is challenged in thinking and feeling he is actually watching a real documentary and therefore shocked even though aware of the fact that this is a film both confront us with the inherently violent nature of mankind but where cannibal holocaust is devoid of any deeper meaning above all it is an exploitation movie in every sense of the word and does not raise any critical questions about the state of the world punishment park does just that br br i have been profoundly impressed with punishment park and find it hard to believe how such a powerful and important film could have been rejected and for so long maybe that says enough about the truth of its content about the way power structures in this world function i do not agree with the critique that watkins and stereotypes because the movie depicts activists and the of the power structures who are in reality as as they are here if they weren't there would not be any conflict and therefore no change in our societies in reality confrontations between these two groups often take stereotypical forms whether you place them between activists and establishment in latin america russia or new york city if these groups would not be to these extremes the activists would be part of the silent that complain but at the same time reside in the injustices of the world br br as peter watkins tells us in the introduction on the dvd the actors in punishment park are for the most part amateurs most kids were real activists from la most policemen had been part of the national forces and even some of the members of the are part of the social and political establishment of the time not introducing both groups previous to the shooting of the scenes taking place in the improvised court room adds to spontaneous and improvised feel parallels are drawn with issues of the time such as the repression of black panther members one of the black prisoners is said to resemble the convicted charismatic bobby and the trial of the chicago seven br br i admire obvious and sincere engagement with injustice and his concern with human rights and the increasingly measures taken by governments nowadays in the name of the war in terror to silence those that do not agree and refuse to be brainwashed punishment park remains to be an extremely important movie that should be shown in schools and seen by everybody who shares these concerns maybe its can finally be made up for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8216212391853333 Review: you can't watch a film like peter privilege a story of the exploitation of a pop music performer by big business the state and even organized religion without thinking of creatively degenerate like michael jackson or britney spears who hawk corporate giants like or some other poison for money or any number of entertainers in music or movies who become tools of political parties or commercial religious interests like and a film like privilege must have seemed almost like science fiction when released in 1967 so fantastic was its premise today we tend to take celebrity for granted giving little thought to its more alarming implications vision has not only become reality we accept this reality as normal br br now consider punishment park as privilege challenges the viewer to examine what is being sold to us and why punishment park demands that we reckon with what is being taken from us and why br br heaven help america and for that matter the world if contemporary politicians get their hands on this film it is already so close to reality that in viewing it recently i experienced a genuine nauseating feeling of anxiety br br watkins again skillfully employs a documentary style narrative whereas in privilege some rough edges to this technique were apparent in punishment park it has been honed to sharp seamless perfection the sense of realism is enhanced by unpretentious economical believable portrayals by the entire cast this is the kind of acting hollywood has completely turned its back on to its detriment in favor of perfect image the cast has first rate material to work with in screenplay br br many cinematic have tried to shake the viewer out of their false sense of security no one has ever achieved this result with such stark and chilling accuracy as peter watkins does here br br what seems quite clear now is that instead of trying to bring the estranged and americans such as these people back into the national community the administration has chosen to accept and exploit the present division within the country and to side with what it considers is the majority instead of the politics of reconciliation it has chosen the politics of br br to paraphrase one of the characters we don't have to call them pigs because they know what they are better than we do Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5807574987411499 Review: a while back i bought the chinese box set of fist of the north star which came with all of fist of the north star fist of the north star 2 new fist of the north star and the fist of the north star movie while there is an american version and a few european versions they end half way through fist of the north star which is about as far as the movie goes br br the series is about the successor of an ancient martial art called shin ken fist of the north star named or ken for short there is only one successor each generation it takes place in a post apocalyptic future where martial arts is the most powerful weapon the two most powerful arts are shin ken and divine ken as my version calls it is really multiple styles but they are all the same since they allow a person to chop someone to pieces there are six masters and each has their own star is an art that allows someone to damage kill or heal someone by hitting a point on their body each art has their own big goes around saving the world from evil consisting of going after his two brothers and three of the masters and their armies each army captain has their own way of fighting which makes each episode different and the number of soldiers bloody also is looking for his girlfriend who was stolen by the master shin along the journey is joined by his brother after rescuing him from his brother rao who calls himself or boxing king he is also joined by two masters who is looking for his sister who was taken by brother and both of them and die along the way other characters that join ken are two kids and who don't do much that's about as much as i can say for story since its so long and full of details the series is also divided into four parts br br what makes this show great is the fighting ken normally goes up against a group of people that think they are tough and then get killed in one hit which is funny and badass but makes for quick fights another great part is comedy ken hits someone and they think its nothing ken says they are already dead then they die other parts are when he'll hit them and tell them they have a few seconds to live then a counter will pop up or when he tells them they are not worthy of knowing his name then there is when he does a rapid fire kick or punch and goes da da da da da da etc eventually you might find yourself doing it with him one great part was when a bad guy thought he knew he went up to ken and hit him ken stood there said he was dead in a few seconds the bad guy counted off then died it isn't limited to ken everyone else kills just as quick there has never been a character as awesome as ken and their probably never will br br there are a few problems though one is the repetitive nature some flashbacks mainly the one with being taken are played too much and there are also too many recap episodes especially in part four of the series in fact the last episode is a recap of the whole thing another problem is the ending the final battle with rao wasn't that impressive ken and rao fought then talked etc until rao came to some realization and kills himself instead of ken killing him but it is better than the american and european versions that just cut off halfway br br who would i recommend this for this is for older teenagers and adults who like action since the styles cause people to explode or get cut into pieces the violence is very graphic and there is a lot of it but they don't show much blood because they usually make the death just a silhouette that still looks like the person but less colorful this was probably done to avoid censorship if you don't like action rent the american version if you like action though then i say go for the import since you can see all of the series but they do not have the best english translation since it is subtitled by the chinese note my import came with everything i said at the beginning some versions do not but you still have to get an import to see all of the series and fist of the north star 2 if you don't think you can handle the subtitles for any reason then go get the american version another note in the version i got no subtitles were on the last disc for new fist of the north star although new fist of the north star isn't very good to begin with br br i give the show an 8 10 for its high amount of action good story and the of br br update br br animation released an english subtitled version you can download the episodes as well as no ken 2 from or watch it free on site Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700517654418945 Review: it's along the line of comedy of errors mistaken affection transferring from one to another blossoms and passes cat and mouse of passion sparks of fire and put maybe she loves he loves or they circle of emotions evolving yet not to let him know wanting to let her know let them good ensemble cast in spite of the seemingly confusing mix of emotions from different parties involved br br it's a refreshing charmer casual free and easy and rather down to earth not hollywood glamorous like notting hill but lots of human feelings frailty vulnerability a flowing yes all revolving around an accidentally lost found love letter kate capshaw as the owner of the town's bookstore with a variety of characters portrayed by ellen tom selleck blythe danner tom everett scott gloria stuart alice drummond and geraldine as the seemingly mrs romance is in the air love lurking everywhere you get to appreciate the talented kate capshaw the is another quirky little movie which is fun to watch capshaw has a wonderful chemistry with david arquette and arquette with stanley tucci br br notting hill is satisfying in its story revolving around the pairing of julia roberts and hugh grant and the wonderful support of his circle of london friends love letters is delightful in its quirky small town ness and its story involving kate effects on her friends and neighbors both maybe fantasies somehow the latter felt more if it should happen to you and if you appreciate words or poetic lines it could be the movie for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9617664813995361 Review: this movie was sweet the main character lady was sensitive to 2 different men who wanted her she seemed not a character at all but a real person who had made some mistakes but was trying to set things right i liked the movie a lot even the older ladies who were lesbian didn't irritate me too much Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41066551208496094 Review: the love letter is a somewhat pleasant very very low key romantic comedy in which the use of just the right few words in a mysterious love letter the secret passions and of a sleepy sea side town's inhabitants br br it's not for all audiences the love letter i feel benefits from it's simple and quiet tone never intentionally wacky and phony like most romantic comedies it's quaint picturesque and however for these exact same reasons many viewers will be bored and disinterested br br the cast is nice it's great to see tom selleck again and is such an underplayed role and it's hard to believe this is the same kate capshaw we met 15 years ago in indiana jones and the temple of doom she's quite naturally good here improving in every role i've seen her in since grating on nerves and is it possible capshaw is just getting and with age what is it about that spielberg br br it doesn't amount to much but after another noisy summer movie season i'll probably look back with brief fondness for this light as a feather romance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9319279789924622 Review: the love letter is one of my all time favorite books so naturally i was skeptical when i heard it was to become a movie but i liked it i found myself grinning through the entire movie i admit that it isn't a great movie but definitely a pleasant hour and a half i thought that capshaw and scott were perfect as helen and johnny just as i pictured them and the town and scenery were just right as well i recommend this film but don't expect too much just enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9168827533721924 Review: i thought the movie was pretty good i really enjoyed myself as i viewed it however the last scene at johnny's birthday party was cut way too short i myself was an extra in that scene and was upset with the results but other than that and the weird casting the movie was superb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9342799186706543 Review: rita hayworth as rusty parker is the cover girl du jour she's one of the dancing girls in danny club the most special one according to danny gene kelly and pretty much anyone who comes across her take for example vanity magazine john otto kruger enchanted by resemblance to her grandmother also played by hayworth in flashbacks whom he when he fell in love with her he tries to relive his youth by fixing what he thinks went wrong between himself and he doesn't believe that danny could give rusty happiness or everything she should be entitled to he even gets danny believing this himself when rusty shoots to fame as girl' danny drives her away into the ready and waiting arms of noel lee bowman so what happens when danny returns to town with his sidekick genius phil silvers in tow only to discover that rusty is marrying br br as a musical cover girl benefits from the beautiful score and songs written by jerome and ira gershwin including the oscar nominated ago and far possibly one of the most gorgeous ballads ever written and beautifully sweetly sung as a duet by hayworth and kelly number the more lacklustre isn't a gershwin collaboration and me to the the dancing of course is top notch since gene kelly had more than just a hand in the choreography it shows in the simplest of dances for example his dance with hayworth to me to the or the exuberant way for number performed by the trio of danny rusty and genius which foreshadows the reaction character has to the police cop in the title number in singin' in the rain kelly especially scored a technological and artistic coup with the dance like its in anchors aweigh and an american in paris jerry the mouse and the 16 minute ballet respectively this dance is an example of the incredible innovation and creativity kelly brought to the modern film musical wanting to use the film medium to present dances that couldn't be showcased on a stage and years before cgi kelly insisted on dancing with the one person who could possibly match him in talent and style himself the number is hardly five minutes long but it and kelly's genius still takes one's breath away even sixty years down the line this is the reason i watched cover girl and if nothing else this dance is truly worth it br br you can tell that a great deal of money was onto cover girl and rita hayworth not that she doesn't deserve it witness the scene when rusty hits broadway the large screen showcasing all the different cover girls gives way to a staggeringly large stage rigged for entrance hayworth is indeed one of the most effortlessly beautiful girls on show in the film and she dances with a style and grace that is almost worthy of kelly very few of kelly's co stars have that honour she is hilarious in some scenes for example her drunk scene when john and come to get her from joe's br br for some reason however her performance still lacks the spark of greatness which would help cover girl overcome its general curse of mediocrity that curse is only lifted whenever gene kelly is on the screen dancing or no or when eve arden as john's long suffering secretary by with another cutting comment or clever observation since the film in the end belongs to hayworth neither kelly nor arden can save it as a whole this isn't to say that the film is bad it isn't it's enjoyable with great songs and cute numbers and lots of pretty girls to look at but it's just not quite a classic the dancing is classic though so watch cover girl for that and you won't regret it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7114167809486389 Review: sir has played lear over 200 times but tonight he can't remember his opening lines sitting at the mirror his eyes reflect the king's madness his dresser prompts him gently the words there is an air of desperation about both these men the great actor knowing his powers are slipping away his cum major cum conscience cum surrogate wife aware of his boss's decline into madness and knowing he is powerless to do more than ease his passing the dresser is really a love story between the two over the years they have become dependent on one another to the extent that neither can conceive a future without the other set during the second world war it concerns the fortunes of a frankly second rate touring shakespearean company an equal number of has and wannabes led by sir a theatrical knight of what might kindly be called the old school whatever part he is playing he grabs centre stage and out over the bullying his audience into applause but somewhere inside him buried most of the time deep beneath the ham he regularly dishes out there still remains an occasional glitter of his earlier greatness it is to catch a glimpse of this that his audiences hope for mr a finney very cleverly concentrates on the ham often to the point of caricature and just when you are ready to dismiss his performance as mere hyperbole and he will produce a moment of exquisite subtlety and vulnerability that makes you realise that a great actor is playing a great actor the same goes for mr t courtenay it's easy to write off his portrayal br br of norman as an exercise in stereotyping here we have a middle aged effeminate rather than camp theatrical dresser his way through life enjoying the company of the girls and loving the wicked insider gossip rife in the theatre there were and i strongly suspect still are many men just like norman in the profession infinitely kind and patient knowing more about the plays than many of the actors they run backstage with wisdom and affection i believe the vast majority of them would hoot with laughter at mr portrait i saw the dresser on the london stage where against the perceived wisdom mr norman was rather more subdued than in the movie sir was played by the great mr freddie jones to huge acclaim from the audience it was a memorable performance that overshadowed mr reducing him rather to an also ran as opposed to an actor on level billing the idea that sir and norman might be almost incomplete without each other went right out of the window norman was reduced to being his puppet which i'm not sure was what ronald intended but made for breathtaking theatre finney and courtenay the balance in the movie restoring equality to the relationship both men have come a long way since their early appearances in the british new wave pictures when they became the of the vaguely middle class and ashamed of it movement when the british cinema virtually committed hari in the 1970s they quietly concentrated on the theatre apart from a few roles to keep the wolf from the door with the renaissance of more substantial movies they re appeared blinking in the bright light br br the dresser marked their return still with energy and talent shouting to the world at large we're still here it's not a big movie but is a great one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9319563508033752 Review: this movie was a sweet cutesy romantic comedy just the kind of movie i usually dislike but this one was just cute enough to keep me interested it was really funny in one moment probably why i liked it and then just as serious in the next plus it had ellen in it and i've always had a soft spot for her br br basically the owner of a book store helen kate capshaw finds a love letter in one of the old in her store she thinks it is for her and goes crazy trying to figure out who sent it she has kind of shut herself off from the world so it really throws her for a loop eventually almost everyone connected with her finds this letter and they are all getting mixed signals which creates some really funny moments br br like i said i am usually not one for this type of movie but i really wound up enjoying it and recommend it highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.923801600933075 Review: this film ain't half bad it may be a little long at times but carried along by beautiful scenery an immensely beautiful love letter and great actors you forget time and enjoy the grand prize however goes to blythe danner and geraldine as well that would be telling but they are just great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726488590240479 Review: i thought that the love letter was a pretty good movie there were certain things that could have made it better but kate capshaw is absolutely beautiful and she showed it in this movie i wish that there could have been a few more revealing scenes of her but it was still a very good movie it was very fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.943031370639801 Review: so well done the photography sound music and the performances were the best it's also an amusing story line that brings a smile to your face with each scene i loved it and i'm a 60 year old heterosexual guy each character seemed to fit their part to a tee it's the best performance that i've seen from ms capshaw she's been in more movies than i thought but this was a wonderful achievement i suppose it's a plus to have spielberg money behind you allowing for a fat budget and all the best that money can buy technically two of the cast have successful t v shows of their own now it's easy to see why tom selleck does his usual good job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866195917129517 Review: aside from the fact that this movie was filmed mostly in ma which is a beautiful town where my mother once rented a small and i spent many a pleasant summer as a child it is fun and cute little film br br i must admit that i had no desire to actually see this movie even though i have a for romantic comedies i don't know why the trailers i saw were not appealing the cast did not look that interesting and i had no idea what the plot would be about in the end i found it to be an interesting meditation on relationships and family i thoroughly enjoyed myself and must admit that i thought that this film was one of the most overlooked gems of last year i am disappointed that so few people seemed to have enjoyed the very human ness that this movie presented the viewer with br br i have read many bad reviews of this film and must admit a certain level of shock at the cynicism that is prevalent in them as a grad student i consider myself to be quite cynical but this was a beautiful little film that deserves much better than it got Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8184695243835449 Review: this is one of the better feel good films of 1999 with kate capshaw leading an all star cast about a small town and a love letter first off the scenery is beautiful and anyone who sees this film and doesn't want to move to this location is crazy for the cast capshaw is stunning as the lead actress who captivates the emotional roller coaster role tom everett scott is charming as the author of the note throughout the film and the always delightful ellen is hilarious blythe danner and the actress who plays the bookstore are both terrific too although it was unsuccessful the film is great as it is both short and sweet and well as very romantic 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9953403472900391 Review: this is definitely a girl movie my husband found it utterly boring but i think this is a really sweet movie it's amazing to think that just a note can bring so many people together this is a great get away for anyone who loves a cute funny romance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671720266342163 Review: i'm a large scarred heterosexual male ex ex rugby player and ex boxer and i love this movie br br it's no mystic river it's a piece of fluff but there is room in life for fluff and when that fluff is shot well acted by attractive likable people cleverly plotted and full of good dialogue there's even more room for it br br i'm not the biggest tom selleck fan but he's good in this so are julianne nicholson love her bald head and ellen kate capshaw and even tom everett scott that thing you do br br the scenery is nice the mood is upbeat there's heartache and and farce and even a little redemption br br any male reviewer who this movie is shall we say not perfectly confident in his masculinity in the meantime i'll continue to catch bits and pieces of it without apology whenever it shows up on cable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9002256989479065 Review: the love letter 1999 starring kate capshaw tom everett scott tom selleck ellen de gloria stuart blythe danner jessica capshaw alice drummond bill erik jensen margaret ann brady walter patrick lucas hall christian harmony christopher smith marilyn sasha spielberg jack black director peter chan screenplay maria br br based on the novel the love letter by director peter chan's film version released in 1999 was not a big box office draw not even for a romantic movie with some comedy elements while it was not as popular in theaters it soon became a beloved film on cable television and on vhs dvd set in a town in the good old usa i forget the exact location this is the story of a mysterious passionately written love letter who sparks emotions and confusion among the principal characters each who think the letter is personally addressed to them by the end of the film we don't know who the lover or the beloved is but the power of the letter has altered the lives of nearly everyone in the small town the cast is made up of wonderful actors who have fared well on tv and film among them kate capshaw in the lead role of middle aged beauty helen a bookstore owner comedienne ellen as her friend employee janet hall young hottie tom everett scott as johnny the young 20 something guy who falls for the older and an older tom selleck as the firefighter george who must compete with johnny for helen's affections there are cameo roles by veteran old hollywood actress gloria stuart who is best known to modern audiences as the elderly rose in titanic 1997 and a cameo by kate own daughter with husband steven spielberg jessica capshaw the love triangle is between a middle aged woman an older man and a young man each of whom feel as passionately for helen as the writer of the mysterious letter the conflict lies in helen's will she choose the right person which man has the most to offer her johnny is in a relationship with a girl his age who loves him with a passion all her own and is in fact a kind of reminder of what helen was like at her age george is in the process of his wife and has lived a worldly and eventful life a cultured intellectual he takes helen on an opera date where the tragic death of ultra italian heroine moves helen to explosive tears there are lots of beautiful vistas of the charming coastal town rendered beautifully by cinematographer the score is a paradise of romantic and lovely songs i've never been in love before i'm in the mood for love and only the lonely ellen as janet hall who is consistently late to her job at helen's who endlessly dates men without being able to find the right guy is simply wonderful she has not lost her comedic flair even though at this point in her career she was not appearing much on tv or film because only about two years before her hit mid 90's tv show ellen was cancelled because of her coming out as a lesbian and the new lesbian subject matter of the show here you even find comedian jack black long before he made it big in the bit part of a fisherman this is a moving film about human emotions and making decisions that are significant about the human need for a passionate consuming love and the general love of escapism brought not only through books letters and music but through a genuinely loving and secure relationship this is a great film with wonderful moments and an infectious romantic spirit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929729700088501 Review: helen kate capshaw owns a bookstore in the sleepy coastal town of by the sea divorced helen has a young daughter who is going to camp for the summer giving mother a bit more freedom working at helen's store are the manager janet ellen a man crazy village gossip girl who has eyes for the handsome fireman george tom selleck and two young college students jennifer julianne nicholson and johnny tom everett scott one day helen stumbles across a romantic tender love letter and she suspects that johnny has written it for her throwing caution to the wind helen and johnny begin a small time thing but the letter subsequently lands in others' hands including who thinks george has sent it to her and johnny's who imagines helen has penned it for him and on and on the letter goes but in truth george possibly has eyes for helen and jennifer has fallen hard for johnny the town's museum curator too may have a secret love will tangled affairs like these ever themselves out this is a cute movie with a gorgeous setting and capable stars each of the main actors gives a pleasing performance including the addition of blythe danner and gloria stuart to those mentioned previously then too the coastal scenery is most lovely the costumes quite well chosen and the photography very nice indeed there are a few surprises including a subtle gay plot development which may not please all viewers but for those who love romantic comedies this one should be included on any list of good choices for the genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660605192184448 Review: cover girl is the best musical rita hayworth ever made ms hayworth will always be remembered for however the next movie would be cover girl the story is great it is about a dancer who wants to be a cover girl and makes it big in show business she does it without the help of her talented dancer director boyfriend gene kelly mr kelly is given the chance to the musical numbers the dances are spectacular it is fun to see phil silvers a comic do the musical numbers with ms hayworth and mr kelly br br the supporting cast is perfect lee bowman is given a chance to be an interesting third wheel the other boyfriend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9479390978813171 Review: although it's definitely an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours and it's always worth a watch this film never quite meets the targets that it should for two reasons firstly after the first forty five minutes or so it focuses heavily on helen and johnny who are far less interesting characters than most of the others janet jennifer george and miss are all much more enticing although at first this works since in life we don't always know everything about everyone else and because the point is being made that perhaps helen is slightly self involved it quickly wears thin and we want to see more of the other characters br br secondly the film seems to lose its way in terms of plot in the second half the letter itself holds far less significance than it does in the first half and again although this works well in some ways it seems odd to leave so much of the potential displayed in the first half behind br br overall this film is sweet and good natured with some genuinely hilarious moments for example janet explaining to an avid audience the lazy but quietly desperate atmosphere that helen feels is heavy and the sense of living in a small seaside town is accurately portrayed but the film isn't quite as intelligent as it's trying to be it just misses being both a light romantic comedy and being a clever portrait of life however it's still good and if you get the chance it's definitely worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933571219444275 Review: i normally don't like romantic films but i love this film very much the story is really touching and the ending is very appropriate i feel i really care for many characters in this film i feel i can feel their feelings while most romantic films always make me feel detached and bored this one completely makes me feel involved starting from the scene of capshaw running along the beach with scott until the ending scene i want to rate this film 11 out of 10 because i want to give an extra one point for the ending the acting part is very strong kate capshaw has a good opportunity to show her talent though i'm not impressed with scott in dead man on campus ' this film completely changes my viewpoint towards him he's so charming here geraldine is as terrific as ever br br this film might not be as good complex deep or believable as other films which deal a little bit with the same kind of relationship such as de la or animal ' but the love can still be proud of itself as it casts a rare different light on that kind of relationship and that difference makes this film eminently enjoyable by being and relying on great charms of small stars dreamworks this time you really make my dream come true Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886195659637451 Review: this film shows up on the premium cable channels quite often and i find that i keep watching it over and over again the performances are wonderful and the material has so much happening that there is always something new to take away from the film br br maybe i am too often distracted when watching films at home you know the drill the dogs the phone rings the popcorn finishes during the credits but this film is about people and what us what us what causes between us and what inspires us br br for me it is films like the love letter that keep me taking a chance on new films frankly i am surprised that the film is not better known i would love to see blythe danner and geraldine in many more roles they are a delight to watch kate capshaw is wonderful and i had no previous idea that she would be ellen plays a role that is much more complex than simply being the comic relief br br this film provides interesting visuals as a proper background to the characters and their interactions i find it refreshing every time i take the time to watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777777791023254 Review: this is an unusual film because although it was made by twentieth century fox because it's one of the few of barbara stanwyck and her future husband robert taylor barbara stanwyck had been making films for many different studios rko paramount and at about the time she made this is my affair but taylor was an mgm contract player so he only appeared in this film because he was to fox something studios occasionally did during this era br br the film is interesting because many real life people have roles in the film though the piece is otherwise pure fiction you'll see actors playing william teddy roosevelt and admiral i can't recall any film with or in it as a character though i do remember roosevelt from the wind and the lion and a couple other films three cheers for seeing a lesser president in a film as a major character br br the film begins with taking a young lieutenant robert taylor aside and asking him to be a special agent for him and telling no one not even the secret service that's because the president fears that someone within the agency is tipping off a gang that has been making a long string of robberies all based on inside information so it's up to taylor who is not known for his manly roles especially at this stage of his career to pose as a thug and find the gang responsible and the inside man br br however there are two serious complications first while he is able to find the gang members one of the gang step sister is stanwyck taylor finds that he's fallen in love with her but he must also do his duty and turn them in to the authorities second because is the only other person who knows the truth serious problems develop when is assassinated and taylor is on death row for the crimes br br the film did a nice job of creating a story and placing it within a historical context while today most people don't remember nor remember that he was assassinated the film is set in this interesting time period the acting is pretty decent as the stars are supported by victor mclaglen and brian though i must admit that role was pretty tame and ordinary compared to many of his other film roles overall it's very interesting well written and not too sappy in the romance department a good outing for all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9565801620483398 Review: a bland title disguises this solidly example of old fashioned hollywood entertainment this film proves a largely successful hodgepodge of several disparate elements a period piece a romantic drama a crime movie and a political thriller interestingly though made by fox its protagonists – robert taylor and barbara stanwyck – were both usually associated with other studios their on screen chemistry here is palpable and eventually led to marriage in a couple of time while a bit too young taylor is a dashing hero a marine personally appointed by president to uncover the behind an organized clean up of numerous banks unsurprisingly no sooner has he tracked them down led by smooth brian and victor mclaglen that he falls for a naturally stanwyck who has thrown her lot with the gang – although truth be told singing is far from being the forte similarly apart from having to prove his worth to make it into their fold he has to vie with mclaglen for stanwyck's attentions by the way the practical joker persona of the former reminded me a lot of charley chase in sons of the desert 1933 which incidentally was likewise directed by william a later on taylor is in two minds about involving stanwyck in the impending bait and tries to offer his resignation to the president while with the girl – but the jealous rival his plans the robbery gone awry we find dead and the other two in jail taylor's hopes for intervention – having meanwhile learned the identity of the elusive and obviously prominent man' – are seemingly dashed when the president winds up assassinated himself a great plot twist though the resulting hour suspense feels contrived to get back to the film's jumble of styles even if the vaudeville sequences are a matter of taste the romantic triangle slows things up and it somewhat on the thriller aspect this emerges a handsome production indeed – with the actors already mentioned ably supported by the likes of john carradine who disappears after just one scene douglas and as two american presidents sidney the bubbly theodore roosevelt and frank conroy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736859202384949 Review: in 1937 darryl zanuck who had recently moved from head of production at warner brothers was trying to get his newly created company 20th century fox off the ground and on a level playing field with his old bosses at warners and the glitter palace at mgm this is my affair was an attempt to cash in on the current success of historical films set around the turn of the century san francisco in old chicago and in retrospect he succeeded quite mightily the plot is fascinating a trouble maker but heroic naval officer robert taylor is given a secret assignment by president to uncover a ring of bank robbers that are american finance he finds the gang but falls in love with their female mascot barbara stanwyck and must decide between love and duty br br not everything about this vintage film works well but overall it is a good slice of studio film making the plot gimmick would be borrowed by kurt vonnegut for mother night the lead role of that film of the book was played brilliantly by nick nolte and seems quite believable at least within the of studio make believe as a fan of old movies i am always thrilled when i stumble upon one that i have never seen and this is my affair was no exception Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8203747272491455 Review: cool action yeah the premise has been done but not this way that's the trick hey folks shock it's an x file br br to me it's cool that scully mulder have almost no scenes together they have to adapt rely on each other's intrinsic sense about what's really going on and each other's adaptation skills they read into each other's moves and get the job done sort of br br oh yeah really good acting do these people get paid to do this or a slow day when the convenience store doesn't call them into work hey duchovny where's the day old malcolm get to school Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14635317027568817 Review: another decent offering from the pen of vince br br a pre malcolm in the middle bryan plays patrick a deranged guy who eventually mulder via gunpoint and has him driving west at high speeds it has something to do with his severe head ringing possible deadly his wife just experienced it and the pressure only seems to be relieved by heading towards the left coast only mulder could relate to this guy's plight and actually bond with his before the all night ride is completed br br meanwhile scully seems to have solved the case with a possible for mr and will meet them at the ocean check it out to see if our dynamic duo can hook up at the pacific and somehow mr big problem Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09712051600217819 Review: drive was an enjoyable episode with a dark ending basically a man and his wife are infected in their inner ear by a high pitched sound wave being by some military equipment some favorite parts of mine from this episode are dialogue in the car and the scene where scully goes in with the team and find the little old deaf lady completely by what they thought was a virus the ending of course is tragic in its realism because it leads the viewer to believe that they are going to actually be able to pull off this elaborate plan to save the victim but when mulder arrives the man is already dead 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9429726004600525 Review: as much as 'the showed that we're still going to get classic x files drive showed that the x files was going to explore new territory they start by giving us a unique teaser to drive with the news camera footage it was an interesting transition from the the tv to the real events i would've liked it even better if they had kept that news footage camera for the entire teaser and not cut to the inside of the car upon viewing this episode live back in 1998 i was thinking am i on the right channel that first autopsy by scully flooded me with big words that i don't understand i think she learned her lesson to always wear a mask before performing an autopsy silly scully what is the deal with the lighting in the autopsy lab it's as dark as a tomb in there how are they supposed to see what they're doing in there assistant director gets his first lines in this episode i have no love lost for that man he is the third recurring character in a row that is introduced that you love to hate the first two being diana and jeffrey i guess the producers felt that there was too much love going on for mulder scully and so they needed to add some characters to give our favorite agents some grief and our as fans i love the suits worn by scully and her team with the cool helmet light boy it's really smoky or foggy in dry northern nevada at night can we say the word effect drive is a cool episode but looking at route 36 on my u s there's no way mulder could've maintained a speed of 70 100 mph on that road if he had been on i 80 the freeway maybe but no way on a state road with that many curves all of the filming inside the car looked very authentic excellent job by rob bowman it looks nothing like the old days of the obvious blue screen or clip of passing scenery outside a car window on a stage this was a fun episode but some of the inaccuracies keep it from being a great episode it keeps you on the edge of your seat so hold on for a fast ride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9894311428070068 Review: a good story about rusty parker rita hayworth who dreams of being on broadway which means she would have to leave the small dinner theater where she works with danny gene kelly and genius phil silvers rusty is in love with danny all three are good friends and every friday night they go to a local bar where they get so they can look for a pearl they never eat them the story line provides numerous opportunities for songs and dancing the movie has two questions that rusty must answer is fame all that it is cracked up to be and is less really more if you are happy answering those questions makes the movie the movie also does a good job of showcasing the talents that all three principals had never a dull moment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8382060527801514 Review: a straight forward x file that shows that action is always the equal of intelligence rob direction is crisp and sharp the episode looks just as fresh now as it did almost a decade ago david and gillian both give fine performances and both seem to relish the lack of baggage it's a x file that even non fans could happen upon and enjoy junior brown gives both the leads a run for their money during his scene with them he's so convincing that you could believe the crew drove to the middle of nowhere and knocked on the first door they came to bryan is intense and energetic as patrick he has since admitted in interviews that he knew next to nothing about the x files prior to this role a fact that makes his hit the floor running performance all the more incredible a brilliantly dumb episode Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825025796890259 Review: i first saw this masterpiece on vhs 10 years ago and the powerful interpretation on angry kid painfully against established society it carried stayed in my heart since then director hector is such a good humanity who finds a delicate angle to tell the story of how kills the childhood of the kids from poverty class even the outcast kids have their innocent beautiful dreams but the corrupt reality never gives a chance br br thanks to the for the recent dvd release i now can keep this great movie to my favorite collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9936574101448059 Review: this movie has an outstanding acting by and a stunning by the argentine hector this is in my opinion the best brazilian movie ever made the movie was filmed with child from the the brazilian the children weren't actors and were casted by in the city of rio de the story is about the criminal children that are arrested in the prison that looks much worse than alcatraz the children are constantly raped and beaten by the policeman unfortunately this is not purely fiction in brazil it does happen till today a must see for those who like violent movies but take your mother off the room because it is a hard movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49884265661239624 Review: trust the excellent and accurate review this film is compelling and moving in that most brutally beautiful film masterpiece way file under unforgettable strong meat or films that howl at the moon pixote gets into your nervous system and elevates you despite the pain on the screen here's an unrelated list of films that did the same thing for me i e engaged destroyed transformed inspired resonated this category transcends nerdy film top ten lists that seek film perfection a woman under the influence wages of fear saint jack funny bones out of the blue Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713243842124939 Review: the story takes place on the streets of in brazil where a young boy named pixote grows up alone without his parents left troubled and with no direction pixote gets taken into a child asylum with other adolescents from the street behind closed doors terrible things occurs within the staff and within the child groups and there is one last trigger that gets the place blown up the last incident that makes pixote and his friends decide to break out and escape from there on begins a journey overwhelmed with strong friendships friendships torn apart love and hate criminal activities and simply chilling on the beach talking about things something someone like you and i also does sometimes br br i think this film is perfect in so many ways because it touches you on so many levels it did that with me anyway the document like style used to portray pixote and his surroundings does it seem more realistic and the actors who really are street children and have lived similar lives helps the humanity in the conditions seem more natural it has a social comment about child abuse too but i think what makes the film so great is that the pressure is on the story and not on the political views the last scene which i find the best piece from the film strikes me as something beyond nothing i've seen before so full of emotions and yet so unsentimental makes this film a truthful believable unbearable unforgettable story tale a true heartbreaking masterpiece which is so underrated br br my vote 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924901127815247 Review: to speak relatively if one were only to see now hector pixote 1981 brazil pronounced as pi shot after having seen quite a number of films that deal with street children juvenile delinquents kids in trouble the 400 blows bunuel's los de leaf on a pillow etc one might be afraid that the plight of the kid portrayed in the film might not affect one anymore having been de already after going through the emotional roller coaster ride put in motion by the previously quoted films br br thankfully that won't be the case for narrates his film in such a matter of fact manner as one film reviewer put it in a positive light and that his central child performer fernando da silva 13 years old at that time and a street kid himself gives such a no wounded performance raw in its simplicity that hardened face those lonely and longing eyes that one is hard put not to be in any way such a feeling may achieve such a heightened realism when one learns that the child had only lived but a short life having been involved in street crimes after the film and subsequently murdered br br in about first half of the film pixote and his fellow street kids and delinquents spend their time in a state run school where and humiliation rape and murder are the norm and culture where they are forced to confess to their crimes on the flimsy notion that under the brazilian law underage are not for their for these kids the dubious freedom offered by the streets is more preferable than the harsh provided by these supposed well meaning authorities within the walls of this supposed protective establishment these young souls are soon to discover that love and care from parental figures are likewise nowhere to be found if not to a degree br br for pixote the only form of escape comes from grass and sniffing glue secretly smuggled inside the br br when the kids burst themselves into a small scale revolt to finally express and then fulfill their collective desire to get back to the outside world their home the intensity and form are of such a kind that one can't avoid thinking of the revolt in jean influential zero for conduct it's only that in pixote the uprising is made to appear on a gutter level br br once pixote and his small group are back on the streets the film's second half they engage in robbery and drug dealing to fend for themselves along which they get to meet a battered but kindly prostitute willingly the four lost souls in such a way that she allows her customers to be robbed by them and that she provides more than care at least to one of the children br br one would have thought that the street kids have at long last found the one person who can provide them the love and warmth that have been sorely lacking in their lives but as dubious as the freedom that these kids believe the streets are providing this new found figure cannot but stay forever br br jealousy differences and murder have only set the kids apart and for good and during that defining scene where pixote prompted by the circumstance gets to shoot not just arrogant american customer but also his fellow street ditto more than a son to he thereafter literally goes back to as he sucks from the right breast of the woman right there and then his lingering desire for parental affection the image itself both sad and unsettling br br it is so that in a probable coming back to her senses pushes back pixote from his position and rejects him for good thus in a quietly wrenching moment pixote with that young old face and those sullen eyes not entirely though in a different context to the young boy's in harrowing come and see gets himself up puts on his coat and takes his gun yes a gun and sets off to nowhere walking along the train tracks and with the morning light just beginning to show up with that scene may just be doing an homage amongst many other homages found in different films to the final scene in the 400 blows br br but whereas we got to know what has become of antoine three years later in the short film antoine et as well as in three other feature films in the years thereafter we are left in the dark as to what lies ahead for pixote after he finally disappears from the last frame that being the last time that we'll get to see this real life street child notwithstanding the fate that eventually him in actuality br br pixote may not be as nearly as whimsical as the 400 blows or as as los but it still stands out among films of similar theme and texture because of its simple raw power Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795705080032349 Review: pixote is directed with barely a shred of sentimentality and yet i more than imagine hector owes some of his film making chops with this film to vittorio de neo realist style in particular that film as with pixote takes place mostly inside a children's prison and yet while i might still prefer de film if it came down to deciding between the two it's so close because it is no pun intended like choosing between two children they're both marvelous works of raw drama and with pixote has an extra edge and harrowing quality to deal with in that this isn't filmed in conditions brought on after a world war this is how it was in brazil one would see it with slightly more flair and awe in city of god perhaps in some of the same locations and these children were on the streets before and after the film was made some aren't alive some 20 years later for all anyone knows br br the star pre teen street kid fernando da silva plays the title character a youth without a father or really any family who will look out for him and placed among dozens of other street kids and delinquents in a for boys the conditions couldn't be much worse and are made even more unbearable as two children are killed one after the other by some cause of the guard duty there's a riot and an escape and halfway through the film we find pixote with a few other youths including a practical transvestite not even 18 and they become drug dealers whatever to get by none of this i should repeat is shown with a kind of ham fisted earnestness certainly you would never in a million years see ron howard or paul direct this kind of picture and yet there's an emotional honesty to everything exactly because nothing is br br nearly every scene is significant to showing how fragile life is for pixote and how he could be killed or die some way at any turn and so without even reaching puberty yet he has to be on the level of those around him who are a little older though not by much at all and become things that will haunt this person forever despite usage of a tender and musical score and one or two scenes with people crying a lot nothing feels forced as with de sica maybe more so given the consistent conditions of san paolo and rio street kids he's a natural director of children and out of da silva and jorge and others some really fine work that provides just the right touches of cinematic drama that is not so real that it becomes documentary which isn't a bad thing per say and even subtlety in some scenes br br pixote may not be as well known as it's later 21st century brazilian films that look back on the horrors of rio or even neo realist films but it should be anyone wanting to get a good hard glimpse at what it was like should seek it out at a library or other and in what is the best foreign film of 1981 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9657697081565857 Review: this is probably the best movie from director hector it shows a brazilian reality unknown by foreigners which is the same reality that haunts all of the latin american countries poverty and a survival instinct the most affected in this reality is the children usually left orphans or abandoned by their poor parents have to make it in a dog eat dog society many times falling into the gap of prostitution and crime very well acted and with a no approach this movie will get to you great story plot a must have movie on anybody's collection the starring role went to fernando da silva a young boy who fell into the crime wave killed some years later during a robbery i would suggest people to watch the movie who killed pixote so you can have a more in depth idea of the lives of these characters some other characters from the movie had a similar fate some died and others are in jail none the less this movie will last for a long time in your memory Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9361248016357422 Review: i'm originally from brazil the sad thing about this movie was the exploitation that was done to that boy they told his life story and he never got one brazilian cent of that movie fernando is not the first and will not be the last to go through that life style in brazil sad but that is the world we live in it's about making money not saving lives question is where is fernando today most probably dead we tend to want to live in this disney filled fantasy life when someone comes up to the plate to help along comes the higher power and says what do i get from this where's my cut i wish people's conscience would speak up Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.576434850692749 Review: film about the failure of government and the selfishness of adults overwhelming of dealing with life and the means the children go to to try to achieve living only living staying alive in a cruel world a nightmare world we are afraid to watch it because we are seeing truth and are afraid to see it to see a world of despair when we are all so comfortable in our own lives and even complaining about what we have not got when it is so trivial compared to someone else they the children of the movie are they are more than by what is around them they see sex as an act like they are watching a tv program when the one boy is with the hooker pixote is sitting on the bed watching with a blank stare no feeling he wants to be a little boy and have a family but the hooker has no compassion either and pushes him away a human film with human relations and moral judgement in a ugly scared cruel world reminds us that life is not fair but you can still have a human connection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9283425211906433 Review: it took a loan out film to columbia for gene kelly's home studio mgm to realize his creative talent and give him some control over what he did in his own films cover girl also became rita signature film for the and their fantasies during world war ii br br kelly plays the owner of a small nightclub in brooklyn where rita is a featured dancer and phil silvers the comic of course kelly does a bit of himself there br br hayworth comes to the attention of millionaire otto kruger when it turns out that kruger had loved and lost grandmother in some flashback sequences from the era hayworth also plays her own grandmother with jess barker playing the young kruger you might remember jess barker was the husband of that other legendary screen redhead susan hayward br br broadway producer lee bowman also is attracted to hayward but he's not interested in nostalgia he wants her for his revue and in fact the biggest number of cover girl is the title song of the film it's nicely done in style br br hayworth also gets to sing a sure thing in a era number and in the only song in the show not written by jerome and ira gershwin hayworth also does an old english music hall number poor john when i say sing as everyone knows rita mouths words singing here is done by nan wynn br br the biggest hit of the show is long ago and far away which is introduced by gene kelly it was one of the biggest hits of the world war ii era and one of the biggest sellers jerome ever wrote it happens in fact to be a favorite of an aunt of mine who with my uncle will be celebrating 60 years of marriage this september long ago and far away was nominated for best song but lost to swinging on a star br br what really sets cover girl apart and what makes it a milestone film for gene kelly is the two numbers put me to the test and the alter ego number harry cohn decided to do what louis b mayer had refused at mgm to give kelly creative control of his own material kelly later said the alter ego number was one of the hardest things he ever attempted in his career in it he dances with a pale reflection of himself and the choreography is dazzling and intricate br br in fact after one more loan out film christmas holiday at universal louis b mayer never out gene kelly for the rest of the time he was at mgm and he did get creative control from then on br br with that dazzling technicolor cinematography and red hair and gene kelly's boundless creativity cover girl was and is a classic and will forever be so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614406228065491 Review: for me this is another one of those films that i got to see off of the los angeles based z channel when it was in service and it was another one of those movies that i saw when i was young and learned that there was a world out there one i did not want to accept br br moving to los angeles and getting to watch international cinema became quite the guilty pleasure hobby of mine and to date no premiere channel programming has matched the z channel in its showing of international films the three international films that stuck in my young head were beau and of course this one pixote br br this was the most shocking and saddest movie i ever witnessed in my life this was also one of the first movies that made me understand that there is a difference in cinema to entertain and to inform let me be honest growing up in a small town on the east coast i had no idea anything like this to this extent existed all i knew from south america was of fabulous and that columbia had a lot of drug trafficking br br then comes a film like pixote sad disturbing unflinching scary you're watching children those that need shelter love understanding and all these get are a way to survive day after day through drugs sex robbing stealing sleeping on the streets and in sadistic group homes etc their survival is hard to watch with other street children prostitutes etc and you begin to wonder how can things like this be allowed to happen in this world br br pixote is not a film for entertainment it is a film of information it shows shocking and disturbing images but it shows life for these daily street children Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677015542984009 Review: this was really a nightmare of a film i saw it about nine years ago on cable tv and haven't forgotten it since pixote is a 10 year old boy who lives in the streets of paulo brazil and leads a criminal life in the company of his teenage friends and chico they steal pimp sell drugs and murder in order to survive each day in the first half of the film pixote is caught by the police and sent to a sadistic foster home where he witnesses every kind of abuse from the older inmates and guards to the rest of the kids one night boyfriend is killed after a beating so pixote and his friends decide to escape during a riot the rest of the film shows descent into a criminal life he doesn't show any feelings or remorse after killing someone maybe because he knows that good feelings are of no use in the world in which he lives but there is however a gentle scene in the middle of the film pixote and his friends are at the beach missing and wishing one of his friends from the was there i thought it was a poetic and melancholy scene in the middle of all these horrible events the boys are obviously longing not only for their friend but for a better life director hector pixote is a brave and depressing film that doesn't shy away from showing the reality many people including myself tend to ignore or misunderstand this film will probably open your eyes and make you a better and compassionate person Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.685266375541687 Review: i've been studying brazilian cinema since 2004 when i stumbled onto de deus city of god let me tell you something this movie is probably as good or better than city of god br br the acting cinematography and music make this movie a unique experience i have not been to brazil yet but this movie presents the harsh reality that is before the citizens of paulo br br i recommend this movie if you enjoy good cinema this movie is disturbing and you may feel a bit after watching it br br something you want to watch but nothing you want to go to sleep on Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6471856236457825 Review: when it was released in the beginning of the 80's pixote brings to brazilian society the problems of young delinquents and the impact of this in brazilian society i can't watch the movie at that time cause i was too young but now i got a chance and watched it a few days ago it's a very brutal movie but everything is absolutely true and sad pixote is the name of a 12 year old boy who lives in the streets and survive with he stays for a while in a house of detention and when he left it he continues to plan robs with other and a prostitute played by the boy is still a marijuana addicted and smell glue with another teenagers to forget his sad reality the quality of the images it's not the best but the movie is totally realistic about brazilian problems and must be viewed and admired Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791979789733887 Review: pixote is the one of most powerful shocking and moving motion picture to come from brazil it's about the lives of street kids on the streets of paulo and rio de and it centers around a ten year old boy the camera follows them around in an almost documentary style from the juvenile detention center where most of the staff is as corrupt as the police and back to the streets and it never turns away from the horrors of the city prostitution drug use dealing corruption and murder are all witnessed by these youths yet it's something they're painfully used to director hector used real street kids as the actors adding to the films brutal reality although not for everyone a film i highly recommend an emotionally devastating movie br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818121790885925 Review: the film opens with the director talking to the camera and saying he is going to show a story about street kids whose families live in poverty and must steal and kill to survive in fact the main character pixote was played by an actual street kid only 11 years old what follows was one of the most brutal depressing and horrifying film i've even seen i saw it about 17 years ago on a double bill with black and have never forgotten it i don't think i ever want to see it again it was just too much br br spoiler ahead the scene which will not leave me is when pixote meets a prostitute who has to her own fetus you don't see her do it but you get a quick glance at what she got out it's almost 20 years later and just recalling that scene upsets me spoiler end br br the movie gets more brutal as it goes along and ends the only way it can what's all the more harrowing is stories like this really did happen in brazil in 1981 and are still happening today br br a harrowing brutal film but it should be seen if you can handle it i'm surprised this got an r rating i've seen x rated film that are less graphic a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778255820274353 Review: this is a difficult movie to watch and would have been even more difficult had i known then that the actor playing the protagonist was in fact killed in his home by police at age 19 pixote is a street kid in paulo who is caught in a by a murder in which he had no involvement he is committed to a juvenile prison where he witnesses brutality and exploitation that ordinary citizens try very hard to believe doesn't exist when finally he escapes he and three comrades survive by the only means they know which is crime what makes the film so heart is that both pixote and the actor portraying him clearly do not wish to be the characters life circumstances have made them pixote tries to trust and to love and to bond but there simply is no room in his world for the gentle side of human nature one is left at the end wanting desperately to do something for the of the world but what building more prisons with higher walls surely is not the answer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8303593397140503 Review: this is no walk in the park i saw this when it came out and haven't had the guts to watch it again you will never see a more devastating or depressing movie i felt like i'd been severely beaten what kind of world are we living in when we have children who are treated worse than garbage this is our world what we have created what we have allowed to happen and i would hesitate to say that i me we are not responsible for this made this film to wake us up to shake us to our very core and he succeeded how can we be cruel or self indulgent or of our children when we see the graphic results of such behavior he is pointing a finger of at us all for doing this to the and least powerful of our society and if you aren't doing something each day to prevent it then you are part of the problem i am not a religious fanatic but this movie made me think about the state of my soul Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15305545926094055 Review: pixote a do deals with what is perhaps the greatest of all brazilian themes poverty and along with poverty the other unnatural feelings and actions it brings prostitution violence crime rape and murder br br brazil is the country of and its social problems are present everywhere the difference between the rich and the poor the beautiful and the ugly happiness and the most profound human decay br br pixote is one of the films that dare to touch and open these so painful wounds and does it without the slightest glimmer of hope in an honest portrayal of a country that like pixote himself is already lost Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614409804344177 Review: the violent death of fernando da silva only eight years after the completion of this film only adds to the poignancy of powerful message the film is split into two the first in a where a group of youngsters are abused and violated by the violent law and the second backdrop is the city where they are confined instead by their own actions and morality which includes mugging and killing different characters who enter their lives br br the differing gender and sexual roles in the film allow for constant changes in the characters as they interact with other people particularly interesting is character of a transvestite who is mother and lover to some of the children her reaction to the arrival of a prostitute is both poignant and tragic br br there is no happy ending to this story and i reccomend to watch it with caution as there are some very uncomfortable scenes to watch especially in opening twenty minutes but whilst watching it it is important to remember that this is not just a fictional tale the actors are not trained professionals but instead boys selected from the paulo they actually lived this life that is portrayed so vividly on screen and in da case died at the hands of the police who are depicted so brutally a documentary a piece of fiction it borders on both but it certainly makes for heart wrenching material and is a film that actually leaves you breathless and thinking long after having watched it br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.946965217590332 Review: when i saw this film it reminded me of all the greatest dreams i had mostly filled with robots br br i can relate to problems and i have a similarity to and this is a great film to watch if you're a goth who is bitter and eccentric like me all in all watch it before it's out of print Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553996920585632 Review: in his descriptions of platinum card in hollywood a vacation in he never took and free trips to financed by columbia pictures br br it sounds narcissistic but gray possibly because of his unusual personality ropes the audience in laughs at himself perhaps because he did not take the hollywood thing oh so seriously and gets us to care br br this monologue is not just about the killing fields or swimming to cambodia it is more a pastiche of events as he sees them some of the lines are classic as when gray meets with the esteemed talent agents at the conference table is full of them healthy fresh from drinking blue green from an oregon lake there are no drugs now in hollywood br br this was before the tragedy occurred many of us will miss his off balance humor 9 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8282154202461243 Review: three of the things you can say about gray are he certainly to the beat of his own drummer he was never at a loss for words and he obviously felt that those watching and listening to him would be interested in every aspect of his life experiences and thoughts no matter how trivial at times br br most of us are not quite as far off the wall as he was most of us aren't as interested in sharing the most minute parts of ourselves with others even one on one or in small groups let alone on stage br br but that doesn't make it any less interesting to watch and listen to this unusual man and after seeing one of his performances on reflection we can find many of his articulate musings were perhaps more relevant to our own lives and thoughts than we may have first thought br br granted he was a new york avant garde type of personality and undeniably a bit strange there are those who would maintain describing someone as new york and strange was being unnecessarily redundant br br i give him a 10 for the talent he presents in this genre which is his specialty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681980013847351 Review: gray can make the english language jump through hoops like none other he recounts a number of events tied together by his writing of a manuscript the monster of the title some sad some funny all in his characteristic sarcastic manner if you liked swimming to cambodia you will love this one i actually thought this was a bit more interesting and better told than swimming to cambodia a real masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588672518730164 Review: this is marvelous movie about a soul of ale this is a journey to heart i found it fascinating the director did a great job he makes the scenes talk especially on the silent scenes the window of ale is a great one an the scenes when he lies in bed are one of the best directed scenes i have seen br br apart from directing it has been a quite time i did not watch a movie about a soul as a philosopher i can say that this film proves that the age does not matter about your soul so as soul br br as living in turkey i do not care about the other side of ny this is a universal scene you can see everywhere in the world as to my opinion more universal than every other thing br br do not miss this film otherwise you will miss a great thing about a soul if you have one br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510841369628906 Review: i was very impressed with this production on likely all levels from production to plot and character development br br this definitely fall under the realism genre since there is nothing going on here that makes use of creative imagination twists or manipulating audience in how a viewer shall feel think and asses br br the actors are great especially the little ones the chemistry between the brother and the sister is mind blowing maybe not even as common as should be in real life it is a movie excellent to literally watch while it one knows when a movie is good when one just does not want it to end but eventually everything does Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8967581987380981 Review: the majesty of second feature is that like the work of a poet he portrays the very soul of humanity and lets it flourish on the screen beyond the scope of most other indie films out there chop shop is wise the very best of the great cinema of the ages we can look back at the works of and pasolini and compare work to theirs and yet chop shop is fresh and urgent to modern society we can see the workings of a master here – a certain sense of beauty style and content all merge together in a film that reminds us what it means to be alive instead of focusing on the side of nyc we so often see we live and breathe with our young hero alejandro in the point – a fascinating quasi sub world of our culture – and yet it's a very very real place trying to stay afloat alejandro has to support himself and his older sister watch this film and feel the sense of raw spiritual understanding that bahrani leads us toward – all with profound and concise realism Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688924551010132 Review: this is one of those movies when you are watching it you wonder whether it is documentary or fiction after the movie bahrani answered many questions and we learned that the movie has a script br br camera is silent he is not judgmental he almost director from the movie by purpose background is not organized to make the picture pretty however don't get me wrong there is a lot of preparation for this movie starting on personal level being the part of environment being to be ignored when you film br br main character is a 'real' actor in every sense br br i would like to thank all crew for this movie showing us another country within nyc i strongly suggest it if you like stories of others br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6214736104011536 Review: some critics have compared chop shop with the theatrical releases of city of god and pixote i've seen both of those as well as chop shop and like in many instances i don't feel the comparison is warranted city of god and pixote surely had a much higher budget chop shop is a low budget independent film about survival and hope disappointment and continuing with life one of the scenes is allegedly filmed during the us open and either the filmmakers had incredible connections or the scene was filmed at another time and the us open footage was added i say that because i live in the area where this movie was filmed and security is insane while the tennis matches are in progress it's also noteworthy that the actors actual names were their character's names in the movie back to the movie it's an enjoyable story about survival however it ended up getting a 7 because at times the actors acted extremely well at other times they appeared to be just reciting their lines if the actors were less competent as they were in the low budget the big dis for example i would have been more forgiving but in several scenes each and every one of these actors gave exemplary performances at other times they appeared bored the director might be at fault here i also had problems with the ending this is one of those movies that just ends maybe there will be a part 2 definitely worth getting on dvd i wont bother summing up the story because that info is already available on imdb Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5655786991119385 Review: can't say this wasn't made well at a recent film festival the director admitted some scenes took 30 takes and there isn't the slightest indication he didn't get exactly what he wanted but this is an oddly non hispanic film in the same way west side story was many years ago both the leads a brother sister team are excellent and memorable in their parts the setting a sort of underground car repair district in queens is completely foreign to most people and is worth the price of admission by itself but there's something unsatisfying about the key issue in the film namely what the sister feels she has to do to get by i can understand the brother's reaction but it just seems a little too easily come by to me the movie seems to suggest that people like these don't need our help that they'll find a way to survive without the usual support systems i wouldn't encourage anyone to believe that there would be far more resistance to the choices made here than depicted other than that as an entertainment it works well as an accurate depiction of a culture not so well i think Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482830762863159 Review: i enjoyed man push cart and this film is equally good this slice of life is almost a documentary about how life on the edges is lived br br alejandro and do an excellent job as a 12 year old brother and a 16 year old sister who live in a small room over an auto shop there are no parents they are on their own surviving ali his income by stealing auto parts selling bootleg dvds and selling candy on the subway her income working a food truck by selling herself they are trying to make money to but their own truck br br one is tempted to express outrage at the fact that these two children are left to fend on their own and certainly one can be very upset that sells her body to willing but the fact is that this exists today in the world's richest country not some underdeveloped land save the outrage and do something Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6859355568885803 Review: i just re watched ms gundam for the 2nd time it is so much better than gundam wing i can't wait to get the dvd and see what was edited out of the series this is great to see the actually move about clumsily through the land somebody really thought over writing this move script br br see this today Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8593026399612427 Review: for the very reason that i love movies such as central do central station 1998 i really love chop shop there is no sugar coating there is no attempt to make these people's lives over to something more palatable or pretty what you see is what you get and that is often gritty and at times heartbreaking but that is exactly what makes a movie such as chop shop so wonderful alongside the fact that the storyline unfolds so elegantly and subtly for a young brother and sister who are about as close to as one would ever want to get working and living at an auto body repair shop in queens new york is as good as it gets is this a good or bad thing that is the question this movie essentially poses to the viewer this movie is really a fantastic slice of life piece that at times feels like a documentary instead of a drama and that is a great thing because it looks and feels so real in the midst of so so many current movies based on essentially surreal and often implausible plots stumbling upon chop shop is like finding a little gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9620179533958435 Review: chop shop the second feature from bahrani is a rare breed it is an american film that tells a story not usually found in american cinema the story of the of a minority living in poverty it is a work of simple beauty shot on location in queens new york in the shadows of stadium chop shop is neo realism to the core featuring a cast of non actors it has more in common with vittorio de classic bicycle thieves than anything made in the united states there is no score or soundtrack all the music and sounds are watching it feels like watching a great foreign film it takes us to another world because it is so uncommon to see however this other world is not post world war ii rome or istanbul or new it is contemporary new york city br br bahrani tells the story of alejandro alejandro better known as ale he is a 12 year old latin american kid with no parents or family unit to watch after him he lives in a tiny room upstairs in the auto shop that he also works at he shares the same bed with his teenage sister neither of them have made it passed second grade ale though young is tough and mature he acts as the head of the small family he hooks his sister up with a job and he himself does anything he can to make a buck when not working at the chop shop he sells bootleg dvds on the streets and candy in he searches for scrap auto parts and sells them to the many auto shops lining the street where he lives br br alejandro is heartbroken when he learns his sister is working nights as a prostitute he himself becomes progressively disinterested in abiding by the law he begins to steal first car parts and later like antonio the desperate protagonist in bicycle thieves we cannot blame ale for becoming a thief it is merely survival ale and save up in hopes of buying a food van for 4 500 they see the van as their way out and there is much optimism however as is usually the case in neo realism we know this will only lead to disappointment br br riveting performance is what gives to chop realism here is a 12 year old character that needs to be believably independent and naive whether he is directing cars to the shop selling movies and bars or playing with his sister in their room it is authentic br br chop shop is a sobering reminder that not all american children grow up in a land of opportunity lifestyle is what many in middle class white america consider world' they act the poverty and in foreign lands while their coffee and reading the new york times on sunday morning but make themselves blind to it on their own streets once you watch chop shop you will think differently of the kids candy on the subway br br more reviews at www com Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7134314179420471 Review: bahrani sets up a scene early on in chop shop that immediately had me identifying with where the character of ale alejandro and his friend were coming from the two of them get on a subway and as soon as the doors close they ask if they could have everyone's attention for a moment and that they are selling candy bars or m or something and then they proceed to sell some bars if you as i have ever been on a subway in new york city at any time this is the kind of situation that happens so often you almost don't notice it often the people on a subway will see kids like these or minorities selling something or announcing and talking about something on a subway and not pay them any mind focus isn't necessarily just on kids who things for sale on subway rides but on survival and the state of being one is in when in the lower class in america it is subsequently in his hands thoughtful and heartbreaking usually at once br br to compare it to pixote or the bicycle thief isn't too far of a leap actually in the latter at least the father and son have each other though bahrani is specific in his intentions in his documentary style we care about this character ali no older than eleven and working in a car shop cleaning some cars and helping take apart others and his sister who comes from out of town to stay with him but it's not simply because we're force fed any clichés aside from you know a brother and sister more so the brother trying to take care of one another bahrani makes the story accessible through the simple ali has the kind of goal that is possible in his situation saving up enough to buy a used food truck that ali and can operate themselves br br it's all ali is working for but what bahrani shows us in brutal detail is this work what ali has to do to make it happen even if its distasteful things like ripping off of tires from cars in stadium or at one point stealing a purse in a desperate moment this makes it all the more serious an issue when ale sees what his sister does for money on the side at night doing sexual favors for men in an abandoned truck on the side of the road he doesn't mention it and pushes it aside but its always something that adds to the tension something ale wants to protect his sister from it adds to the tragedy when ale finds out the real cost of what it will take to make the food truck into a profit maker a cost that just further adds to the anguish that he just br br one could look immediately at the fact that ale is an orphan in such a neighborhood as the one in the area of queens the film was shot in naturally as with a work of neo neo realism lets just call it realism featuring practically all non professional actors in the parts of the mechanics and workers and people on the streets but bahrani is focused more so on the here and the now and that is what makes chop shop so immediate and heartfelt not a trace of melodrama is in the film barely even music accompaniment aside from the live latino music coming from the cars and radios sometimes bahrani will focus on a very subtle moment that makes it pronounced in further scenes like the way ale is awake but acts like he's asleep the first night after he witnesses late night and we see as she into bed she probably knows he's awake but neither can say a word or in a lot of other scenes poetic touches that seem seamless like when the man shows ale how feeding the work br br it's rough and gritty as you can expect and it doesn't give much hope for its main characters despite the few moments of happiness sprinkled about it's also a superbly shot hand held film where the technique as with a lot of movies made in its urban set tone and approach informs and compliment the subjects on screen and what they're doing but it also is never shot or too flashy the filmmaker has a superb 'real life' cast ale was plucked from a nyc public school without any experience and knows how to not waste a shot while at the same time achieve a brutal artistry with just showing what he shows it's not city of god or pixote it's its own little masterpiece on a character or characters we usually would just not give a second look to or a first one barely on our way in a city such as new york if you're not moved by ale and his daily struggles i don't know what to do for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482551217079163 Review: this almost documentary look at an boy who lives in the body shop area outside of new york is real all the way real lighting real sound less editing in the whole movie than in 1 minute of most movies and while there is very little script there is a story shot in primary colors almost all red white blue and yellow we get a real sense of the life of a boy who is making something from nothing he has a place to live that he makes his own has a good job and is trying to bring his sister into his little universe the people in the chop shop area also give us a look at this culture which i didn't know about they mostly seem decent and pay ale what seems like daily seeming truly concerned about his well being the actor i think playing ale says more with one facial expression than one can imagine this reminded me what a true small movie can accomplish it shows what kids are capable of even without much support and love definitely recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812476634979248 Review: chop shop is a hidden treasure out in theaters i cannot begin to describe how wonderful the performances are in this movie this film is for anyone who wants to watch a powerful story and see an example of what contemporary movies should look and be like br br this film is about a young boy alejandro ale who works and lives with his teenage sister in a one room tiny loft in an auto shop the story takes place in a part of new york city that i did not even know existed points where there are endless and body shops here bahrani tells the story of two forgotten children hoping to support themselves by buying and fixing up a food van br br ale makes money helping at the auto shop and helps at a food van both however earn extra money on the side ale sells bootleg movies and stolen car parts results to selling herself their lives are surrounded by grit and grim but even though both witness live and barely survive within their harsh world their love for each other is never tainted by the filth that surround them and occasionally they are able to laugh and enjoy moments of their childhood that is being stolen by the reality of struggling to survive and stay together br br the best comparison i have for chop shop is that juxtaposition of an innocent love between family members against such a bleak atmosphere is as powerful as mama combined with the struggles of growing up too fast in an environment just as in br br having co written directed and edited both this film and his first man push cart which won awards all over the world bahrani is a total package filmmaker br br i can only hope that his films will not be hidden treasures for long Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9231392741203308 Review: chop shop written and directed by bahrani man push cart bahrani in character driven studies in style films about the sort of little people that get passed by every day without anyone ever really noticing they are there in new york br br these are people who have been pushed to the very fringe of society they exist in a sort of grey world many of them whose legal status in america is appears somewhat doubtful where do they come from how did they get there how do they cope where will they end up these are not feel good stories as such but stories about survival at its most basic day to day level br br ale is one such street kid he has no education and anyway he can to save money he is also not beyond turning to petty theft mostly he is anxious to be reunited with his older sister we see him in the early scenes ringing a safe house looking for her but not having any real success a young friend carlos gets him a job in a chop shop in the shadows of baseball stadium eventually his older sister comes to live on site with him but he is jealous of the motives of her friends and suspicious of how she makes extra money he dreams of buying a food van and setting up a business with his older sister br br bahrani shoots all his films on location there is nothing glossy or glossed over about them this is life as these people have to live it in the raw lt is not pretty although it is never ominous and the slightly air that hangs over much of the film is the same one that hangs over these peoples' everyday lives br br the script is also very natural and the characters are given plenty of scope and room to work in is outstanding in the lead role and gives solid support as the older sister Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9226561784744263 Review: a friend brought me this movie and at first i was the pace in the movie was so slow that it was admittedly boring at the beginning but the life scenes were attractive it's like observing than watching br br it turned out to be simply stunning throughout the film the way how the director handled the life scenes to reflect the reality was but somehow also overwhelming it's like understanding the real life of a lively person than watching a movie br br mr alejandro and miss did their roles so well that it's more like telling us their own stories indeed they used their real names in the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8771229386329651 Review: alejandro alejandro called ale for short works at an auto body repair shop in what has come to be known as the iron triangle a deteriorating twenty block stretch of auto junk yards and sleazy car repair dealers close to stadium in queens new york here customers do not question whether or not parts come from stolen cars or why they are able to receive such large they simply put down their cash and hope that everything is on the up and up sleazy like these are not highlighted in the tour guides but iranian american director bahrani puts them on vivid display in chop shop a powerful indie film that received much affection last year at cannes berlin and toronto a follow up to his acclaimed man push cart bahrani spent one and a half years in the location that f scott fitzgerald described as in the great as the valley of the ashes br br for all its depiction of bleakness chop shop is not a work of social criticism but like hector pixote a poignant character study in which a young boy's survival is bought at the price of his innocence shot on location at point in queens bahrani makes you feel as if you are there sweating in a hot and new york summer with all of its noise and chaos the film's focus is on the charming street smart 12 year old ale who lives on the edge without any adult support or other than his boss rob the real life proprietor of the iron triangle garage performance is raw and slightly ragged yet he fully earned the standing ovation he received at the film's premiere at cannes along with a hug from great iranian director br br cramped into a tiny room above the garage together with his 16 year old sister who works food from a lunch wagon ale is like one of the interchangeable spare parts he deals with while he has dreams of owning his own food service van in the city that never sleeps he knows that the only thing that may make the top of the heap is another in this environment ale and use any means necessary to keep their heads above water while their love for each other remains constant and they still laugh and act out the childhood that was never theirs as says in his book dreams from my father the change may come later when their eyes stop laughing and they have shut off something inside in the meantime ale his by selling candy bars in the crowded new york with his friend carlos carlos and pushing bootleg dvds on the street corners while does tricks for the truck drivers to save enough money to buy the van in which they hope to start their own business br br though ale is a good boy he is not above stealing and in the stadium parking lot events that camera observes without judgment in chop shop bahrani has provided a compelling antidote to the underdog success stories churned out by the hollywood dream factory and has given us a film of stunning naturalism and respect for its characters similar in many ways to the great italian neo realist films and the recent iranian works of panahi and others while the outcome of the characters is far from certain bahrani makes sure that we notice a giant billboard at stadium that reads make dreams happen leaving us with the hint that in phrase the drum of the realization of that promise is beating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9565871357917786 Review: my girlfriend as we walk in the cold london evening in square after the movie says if they didn't speak english and they didn't show the stadium you could have thought this was the slums of a south american city or some other slum anywhere in the world not queens in nyc br br bahrani is right now my official hero because he seems to have devoted his work to show not the other face of american but the real face of america br br movies are like di or zero or chop shop is reality turned into a movie is more realistic than a documentary in fact i think movies are more realistic than documentaries this is a great movies but don't expect any car chase or shooting this movie is about tragic lives on the of the richest country in the world Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8416965007781982 Review: where do i begin let me say that after having watched the entire film and the special features on the dvd my wife and i watched the whole film again with the director's commentary running i can't remember having ever before endured more than 7 minutes of such commentary for a film it's worth hearing br br i'm not a southern boy but i spent some time around memphis a long time ago and have a feel for the area this film almost smells of the south it's so real samuel jackson one of my all time favorite actors is magnificent as the emotionally bent lazarus and christina ricci gives the performance of a lifetime as rae a woman who's been wounded severely during her brief life i've always liked ms work but in this performance she's giving of herself every second she's on the screen awards and little statues are not enough to reward her for what she lays before the audience in this film br br there are other places where you can read the essence of the story so i'm just commenting on the work i'd heard the name justin timberlake before seeing but had no idea what he looked like or even why he's famous bumping my head on 60 years old i'm outside his target demographic to say the least after seeing this film i will recognize him he can act he gives a substantial believable performance as the loving of the county slut br br the director is from memphis and shows reverence for his home region he is also a fine story teller br br and i must mention the music i love blues and the soundtrack for black snake moan is a veritable feast for a blues fan br br i'm writing less than usual because my enthusiasm for this movie is overcoming my sentence structure see this film and i mean now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748672842979431 Review: the ms team features two hopeful romantics from different sides of the conflict the officer and the federal new pilot meet in a battle in space throughout the 12 episode series and one movie the two debate their love for each other while trying to come to grips with the war that surrounds them it features a romeo and juliet romance and unbeatable animation by far one of the best to hit american suit up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748796224594116 Review: better than i expected from a film selling itself on the premise of and inter racial bondage the music is great and cinematography focuses greatly on turning ricci into a trailer trash betty paige and it works samuel l get's to shout a lot which he's good at as well as play lots of blues guitar which he looks cool doing even justin timberlake was decent as the mentally disturbed boyfriend i get the feeling that this material under anyone else would have been complete s but instead managed to just out it's own odd little pulp niche while still being an effective drama Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8833553194999695 Review: i opted to watch this film for one reason and one reason alone samuel l jackson i happen to like him a lot i had seen no previews or trailers for this overlooked film so went into it with no real expectations br br jackson didn't disappoint as lazarus a down on his luck blues man in the deep south and delivered perhaps his most powerful performance ever including playing and singing a number of excellent blues tunes but the real surprise here was christina ricci at best a vapid airhead in real life who took the role of the sexually abused town tramp rae and made her a believable almost even likable character watching the decidedly non sexual relationship evolve between lazarus and rae was simply amazing br br justin timberlake pop star turned wanna be actor should go back to causing wardrobe and prancing around a pop stage his mostly forced performance was distracting at best from the real story here br br this movie is raw gritty and at times quite in your face not everyone will like it those that do however will be quickly moving it to the top of their favorites list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744025468826294 Review: initially i was put off renting this movie due to the jacket art for the dvd in fact this held true with friends of mine who didn't rent it due to the art and the mental image s it conjured of being a movie that held little or no interest to me or to my friends but i rented and watched it and was truly amazed br br i agree with another comments that this movie is not for everyone due to the blatant sexual so it is definitely not something i'd want young children to watch and doubt seriously if they would understand it anyway br br i enjoy movies like this whereby the character's personalities and who they are are genuinely defined in a no nonsense direct way with no to indicate they will turn out bad the acting done was it acting ricci and jackson performed so well i was drawn into this movie not even realizing they were acting same thing with the story may seem far fetched somewhat but it was done so very very well it reminded me of another movie with mel gibson tim where each character had limitations whether mental or so were well defined br br i found much depth in this movie with the character's involved so feel that everyone involved from the cameramen to the actors should be commended on a perfect fit result after viewing this movie i had talked to a couple of friends who had a negative approach to watching it like i did so after hearing my comments they rented and watched it they too were quite surprised at how good it was it is too bad that the art on the jacket was done the way it was since it is a turn off i can see now how the art applies but i'd not heard of this movie before and the art was my first impression art sells or destroys dvd sales rentals br br these characters had more depth to them and good timing was to give an audience like me time to absorb the feel for each i felt i could trust the movie to flow well and it did so with the jacket art aside i would recommend watching this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.880500078201294 Review: the trailer to this film focused so much on the chain of course because it's so sensational that it missed most of the movie which is about a developing although rather simply drawn relationship between lazarus and rae as they attempt to recover from their past pains with each other br br of course with the premise of a nymphomaniac in chains it's no surprise that there's plenty of implied sex involved however at it's core black snake moan is a basic tale of redemption and the healing power of helping another person along maybe it's just me though but i think poor lazarus should've had his story focused on more he's a hurting man after his wife leaves him but we never fully see how helping rae resolve her past pains heals him too it's just implied that it does in essence he plays the wizard that helps the young rae overcome her curse through a big ol' chain and some blues br br i like the story but i wish it were a bit more even and didn't have to rely on the sensational the side characters were fairly decent if simple and i liked the music the acting was good enough although i can't be certain if the rae character is fully believable but that might just be my naivety br br all in all i liked the film but i wasn't compelled by it maybe it's that i'm too critical but the story seems a little too convenient to be fully believable and so while it all seemed very cool i could never truly buy it the chain thing was a little too far fetched for me still this can provide some entertainment for those looking for dramatic redemption stories with a shot of the blues 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892534613609314 Review: black snake moan is uproarious it is over rich fantastically orchestrated strange and unique and visionary in continuation of hustle flow brewer paints his portrait of the american south almost as a mythological land one would expect to see in a fantasy or ancient greece epic and yet as far high above us his movies they are still rooted rooted in the deepest darkest soil there is br br as in traditional fairy tales brewer paints his portrait in black snake moan using extremes and sharp and stark character traits when coupled with such extreme acts as a half naked white girl to a in an attempt to redeem her of her sins exaggerate and emphasize the metaphor the same way such extreme visual techniques such as some characters having colour in the metaphor in that fairy tale film but brewer doesn't begin his film with once upon a time in this film and also in hustle flow brewer presents us with a different fairy tale a dark gothic fable of sex prostitution and ultimately redemption these themes run through the film's veins like blood and resonate and bloom in its dark brooding setting br br but despite these harsh extremes brewer treats his characters like humans and creates extremely well executed three dimensional characterizations in lazarus and rae particularly emphasized with their relationships with friend at the angela and mother br br the acting is all around quite perfect one gets the feeling that both christina ricci and samuel l jackson were born to play these roles their characterizations are so intense and so severe it's even more of a challenge for the actors to keep their heads on and craft realistic characters and they succeed admirably samuel l jackson in particular utterly disappears into his character which serves as a polar opposite to most of the character's he's played before with films like pulp fiction jackie brown shaft and others he has crafted for himself a typecast of the ultimate bad ass in black snake moan jackson plays an old broken defeated and earthy character quite unlike anything he's done before and frankly it's just fantastic what comes as quite a surprise though is the casting of justin timberlake and more specifically the fact that he comes across as quite tolerable sure he doesn't have much screen time but like what brewer did with ludicrous in hustle flow he actually gets timberlake to act and do what he is meant to do and not come across as totally unconvincing and irritating br br but what is really so incredibly great about the movie is the atmosphere brewer creates the rural southern locations work to his advantage in creating a dark dirty grimy crusty rugged kind of texture to the entire film which more than fits in with the film's thematic and metaphorical aspects and by utilizing all sorts of elements such as the rising sound of when rae gets her itch or a raging thunderstorm that increases and as lazarus plays his black snake moan blues number for rae brewer truly manages to create almost a fantasy world an undermined mythology to the rural southern setting and it works so utterly fantastically to craft unique vision br br and one can't talk about a craig brewer film without mentioning the music in hustle flow he utilized a soundtrack of down and dirty street wise hip hop music to emphasize the atmosphere and the vision in this film the music works even better at off and fully representing the unique atmosphere it is a rural blues soundtrack but it's the blues you've ever heard and it sounds just absolutely fantastic br br in all it can be said that had this movie been a simple tale of an old broken lonely god fearing black blues singer redeeming a young white woman who was sexually abused as a child and now suffers from there may have not been very much to write home about but this film is not about the plot and not even about the characters as well as they are crafted in the film regardless no this film is about the vision – and what a unique vision it is it is about the atmosphere the mythology the setting it is about anger fear redemption and most importantly the blues and it's all wrapped up in a unique entertaining stylized and impeccable ribbon brewer has guaranteed himself a spot on the most promising up and coming directors list and with such a solid follow up to a great debut film hustle flow he will definitely be on my radar for future projects br br it also must be mentioned that the film has one of the most fantastic and unique titles i've heard yet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901275634765625 Review: as i was reading through the comments i was surprised to come across one that said this movie was not very profound i have to has to be one of the deepest and most thought provoking films i've ever seen yes the acting and the music were excellent they have been praised over and over in the reviews however i also praise the heart of the movie it resonates with deep meaning and is a story of redemption it is about two very different and very flawed characters beaten down by life but too strong to lie down and die it is about a man seeing more value in a girl than she saw in herself it reminded me strongly of the book redeeming love by rivers which has a similar story of redemption yes the images and themes are messy and sometimes shocking but if you look close enough you may just see yourself in these characters sometimes the truest things in life are not pretty but they are real Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.926912248134613 Review: then you will be a big fan of this movie its almost the same basic concept a nice mixture of music soul and drama i'll admit i was a little about seeing this movie i had only seen previews of a white trash girl chained to a but i am a big fan of samuel l jackson and i enjoyed hustle flow so i thought i would give it a chance br br i'm very glad that i did it turned out to be more than just the surface story of a nymphomaniac southern girl being imprisoned by a 60 year old black man the story had heart and was very influential br br the music in this movie also added a nice touch craig brewer mixed his style from hustle flow into this movie except took a new spin and used the blues his musical scenes are still at the top of the charts as far as performance scenes go by he also has very interesting flashback scenes and just gives you an overall crazy feel during some of the more controversial scenes br br no doubt if you liked hustle flow you will love this movie and if you are a fan of the blues you should definitely go an see this i give it a 9 out of 10 very interesting film and it is extremely under rated shame br br go out and rent this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642506241798401 Review: i must admit i didn't expect this to be as good as it was i also didn't expect samuel l jackson to play slide and sing blue either br br of beaver county pa does this frequently they advertise movies in the lobby get you all excited about seeing it and then disappoint you by not showing it br br i expected that with such a great cast of jackson and ricci and even a former timberlake that this movie would at least have shown for a week but nay at that time if i remember correctly was showing on 3 screens that or some other type of supposed blockbuster br br like blues brothers and crossroads this movie incorporates the mystic and legend of what blues music is all about passion and hard times religion and sex hell hounds of the past redemption i mean so many elements go into the blues to make it work br br this was just a good all around story of course not many people will see it cause it doesn't have pirates or swinging spiders but it does have samuel l jackson br br think of what happens to character from pulp fiction after he walks the earth and settles down and that essentially describes him to a t br br great and underrated but aren't all the good ones like that anyway Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.830333948135376 Review: i'm astounded and dismayed by the number of reviewers on this site who did not get the point of black snake moan it's not about black white relationships or old young relationships though i think director craig brewer deliberately threw in both elements to imagined taboos it's not about sexual abuse or sex addiction though christina character rae those it's not about folk religion in the black community though religion plays a large role it's not a love story though there are not one but two happy couples at the end and it's certainly not about the south where everything is hotter though it's set in the south and it's undeniably hot holy smokes even the tag line writers didn't get the point br br black snake moan is a parable about mississippi delta blues who feels them who writes them who plays them what they're playing about how it heals them br br it's as though the film producers sat down with a blank slate and asked ok if we were going to help people understand what the blues are really about what would it look like so they set it in the rural south then they dream up two characters one whose wife left him to live with his best friend the other who goes off to war and his badly abused girl sleeps with everybody in town then we throw in grizzled touched just a little by folk religion they know jesus wants their lives and though they respect him they know they can't give him that some violence between men and women and lots and lots of steamy sexual images including ready to go over the top a black man in a holding a half naked white girl captive on the end of a 40 chain fill it with authentic delta blues sounds make it about a genuine blues picker use music as the main healing element in the plot slap clips of blues man son house on both ends and you have a modern parable about what the blues are all about even the film's climax is not character conflict but the whole town dancing steamy dances to hot raunchy blues br br of course there's a bit of a dilemma here rae ricci is being destroyed by uncontrollable lust and is being healed by jackson's religion and and don't forget the chain but then we're shown the restored rae dancing to blues at the end is this an expression of a restored healthy life force or just more of the same trashy behavior that ruined her in the first place brewer wants it both ways but blues really is about sex and violence not to mention depression i suppose he would say blues gives healthy expression to both sex and violence without unleashing either i have my doubts br br not for the first time samuel l jackson plays so well that we forget we're watching samuel l jackson the man is unbelievably good he even picks some of his own tunes in the film and his playing is authentic dirty and hot christina ricci isn't usually this good either granted half her job is done by the costume that wasn't there and her figure but she's a marvelous combination of cynical lust rebellion and vulnerability bravo to her she's arrived i was impressed by the country preacher john jr i had to check the database to assure myself that he's a professional actor and not a genuine country minister br br parents need to be aware of what they're getting if their kids bring this one home the language is pretty far off the charts the first half hour is full of graphic sex and women are violated in a dozen ways during the course of the film lazarus means well and is decent but honestly a woman to the plus ricci spends half the movie dressed for sex if you've got teenage boys they'll be licking the screen halfway into the film i don't recommend this for kids of any age adults only please br br that being said black snake moan is informative and accurate about blues folk religion and sexual abuse and tells a tale that's redemptive in lots of ways it's unorthodox but well worth the time and my goodness is the sound track hot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9198318719863892 Review: this movie is complex and interesting in so many ways it is a non stop plethora of emotion and taboo subjects sex and love women's emotional abuse of men men's physical abuse of women sexual child abuse fresh approach to religion in real life and all tied together with very raw and powerful blues music br br i promise you that if you sit through the first 20 minutes you will find the tie in and of all the characters and the ending will be more pleasant than you can expect music is outstanding the writing is powerful and acting from everyone was brilliant br br and the dvd has some great features including samuel jackson's background of learning to play guitar and feel the blues br br this movie is not for children and i even caution parents of teenagers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961233377456665 Review: this gundam series only follows gundam stardust memory the story takes place during the same time line as the original gundam in the year u c the time of the one year war but the mobile suits are designed as new models are and are as a result look more articulate the hero of the story is a young lt who may lack any real combat experience but makes up for it with creativity and effort br br his life get complicated when he meets a ace pilot the enemy the to end up falling in love and begin to change their attitudes about the war around them the other cast of characters in the story are not there for background either every one in this story has a history to them br br there is also another ace mobile suit pilot in this series that can be added into the pantheon of ace mobile suit pilots right up there with and is norris not the top villain in this series but his presence give the 8th mobile suit team a hard fight 3 of them against norris and his single ms custom mobile suit br br in conclusion this gundam along with stardust memory is a must see br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368180632591248 Review: i actually though that black snake moan was great movie which takes place in the south the story follows a man named lazarus whose wife dumps him for his brother and finds rae abandoned and beaten up on the side of the road lazarus finds out that rae is a sex addict and was abused as a child so he decides to take matters into his own hands by tying up rae with a chain to cure her of her samuel l jackson and christina ricci have great chemistry together and their performances make you believe that through their struggles and search for redemption that lazarus and rae become best friends i was also amazed by sam's ability to play an electric guitar and being able to sing s is great as love interest angela justin timberlake plays boyfriend ronnie who is underused in the film but does the best that he can to deliver a fine performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822070598602295 Review: in black snake moan writer director craig brewer is so obsessed with heavy symbolism that part of me felt like the entire film as pretentious a southern parable with some oh so risky subject matter the movie also contains a heavy spiritual subtext where religion is being hauled into the picture again this is integrated without subtlety after the darker opening scenes the film increasingly its edge until the entire production comes off with the artificial quality of a stage play and i'll admit the last 15 minutes go way too far into happy ending territory for my liking and that's not to mention the archival footage of musician son house on love and death and heavily foreshadowing things to come of course yet in a strange way these are also qualities of black snake moan the tale of aging lazarus samuel l jackson recently dumped by his wife for his brother no less who comes across near death rae christina ricci easily giving the hottest portrayal of trailer trash on celluloid ever nursing the girl back to health he chains her to his to overcome her demons and hopefully redeem his own fallen self while there is a definite appeal in watching ricci fall out of her skimpy outfits her performance is risky and mature not a trace of wednesday to be found and she easily holds her own with jackson who personifies the blues in his portrait of a flawed god fearing man while heavy handed the scene where lazarus sings rae a song in the midst of a lightning storm blackout is compelling as is a scene inside a jumping blues club that makes you wish you were there the setting is strong and a case can be made for the literal symbolism the chain the the strange blurry man who haunts libido being a deliberate of and spirituality and it is the conviction with which this spirituality is played that lends black snake moan much of its strength the committed performances of jackson and ricci make this a film that goes from wrenching to uplifting with well seamless grace while justin jealous lover is a plot contrivance i could have done without neither he nor the sledgehammer subtlety can keep this from being a meditative film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9492123126983643 Review: i suppose this is what is called southern gothic br br it stars samuel l jackson christina ricci and also justin timberlake is featured in a role timberlake does good work much to my surprise i didn't expect it of him br br when you're lost and you can't find your way home that's the black snake moan br br the people in this movie are definitely lost in many ways psychologically and emotionally damaged betrayed by those they trusted and loved and filled with a lot of pain br br samuel l jackson plays a blues singer musician whose wife has messed around with his brother and now left him for his brother along with a child he had hoped to have with her br br christina character is a woman who was sexually abused when young this has turned her into a self destructive nymphomaniac allowing men to treat her badly br br the story lies in the of these two characters lives it is a love story but not a sexual love story between them the older black man and the young white woman br br it is different from most films hollywood grinds out br br i highly recommend it br br 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847570657730103 Review: this if the first movie i've given a 10 to in years if there was ever a movie that needed word of mouth to promote this is it a 4 box is a disgrace people don't know what it's about if you have any appreciation for the blues or just a good use of excellent music that alone is reason to go see it how many people knew jackson could sing and damn fine too you hear books and movies that they're about salvation after seeing this you'll never be able to forgive such trivial use of the word yes it's gritty sexy down home truth bizarre and in your face real isn't that the best reason to see a movie those that get my meaning won't stay away from seeing this another week Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.900714099407196 Review: if you want to see a movie with nudity sex drugs alcohol brutal beating of a woman and child rape this movie will satisfy you if you want to see a man creatively exact revenge on the treasure of a wife who left him this movie has it you've already heard the wonderful music that keeps the raw emotion going the surprise is that in a story of violence action and music a climax can come in a moment of silence without a pedantic speech which transforms the movie look for a final scene that is an unexpected evidence of a wounded person healing perhaps we who wonder why we wallow in the abundant profane will learn that love can be located above the in the heart from the pumping pounding follow the rhythm to where where love is sacred Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681752324104309 Review: i really think this movie deserves some oscars i really don't care what people can say badly about this movie because it's a really well played parts from samuel l jackson and mainly by christina ricci i'm a big fan of hers right since i saw her in family been trying to watch all things she makes and this is absolutely one of the best parts she played i love her looks even though people say she's not pretty i think she is and i love her eyes the movie is about many things people say that is religious people say that it's about racism people say that is about drugs people say that is about well maybe is a little bit of all that but what i truly feel is that this movie has a high level of eye opening for what blues is what it stands for and mainly were it comes from life heart pain sorrow and above all spontaneous feelings i hope you get to see it if you are that kind of person that likes a movie not only from the pictures or the story it tells this is a good movie to see if your not well see it anyway cant hurt that much and you get to see christina ricci acting so horny she's a fox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9574531316757202 Review: i was surprised by how great black snake moan turned out to be being a fan of christina ricci and samuel l jackson id figure id give this a try well when this was over i was just left stunned by how great this film truly was i mean everything was dead on great and very accurate for that matter this film shows how the great director and writer craig brewer who made hustle flow another great film can just take anything even something that seems and make it into this well i like how it is just a good time like its a film that just makes it there own in a good way also i love that it doesn't show big of the south and how its been portrayed in things as the most repulsive place to be but not this film it makes very accurate and because of that very the in this was just phenomenal especially from christina ricci who deserves an oscar for this role the always great samuel l jackson and even justin timberlake did a great job as well overall almost everything is great about this and while its not type of film its definitely worth a viewing from anyone who can enjoy a good time three cheers for black snake moan br br 9 3 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854576587677002 Review: my synopsis rae christina ricci was a high school slut and nymphomaniac who connects with ronnie justin timberlake to fulfill her needs ronnie must report to his national guard unit and leaves rae all alone rae is not alone for long because she is the town tramp with a powerful need to hook up with a man after a party rae is taken home by a friend who ends up beating her half to death and throws her on the side of the road the next day lazarus samuel l jackson finds rae and carries her home lazarus gives medical care to rae and believes that he can also save her from herself rae is like a dog in heat so lazarus puts a 40 pound chain around her and his to keep her from going out looking for men lazarus has problems of his own because his wife has just left him for another man lazarus turns to his blues music to relieve his pain br br my comment the movie has a deep meaning to it once you get past the sex and violence the film has a different feel to it the story is raw and almost puts you in the movie as if you were there the 40 pound chain is a good metaphor and symbolic of a belt you don't give love away to anyone but you keep it for your true love the chain could also be a parallel to a wife who is chained to the kitchen yet rae didn't cook rae only wanted to have sex all the time whereas a wife may not i think craig brewer writer director has made an extraordinary movie and samuel l jackson sings a mean blues song the story is emotionally charged tackling the subjects of race religion music and sex all into one paramount classics run time 1 56 rated r 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989449679851532 Review: in mississippi the former blues man lazarus samuel l jackson is in crisis missing his wife that has just left him he finds the town slut and nymphomaniac rae ricci dumped on the road nearby his little farm drugged beaten and almost dead lazarus brings her home giving medicine and nursing and her like a father keeping her chained to control her heat when her boyfriend ronnie justin timberlake is from the army due to his anxiety issue he the relationship of lazarus and rae and tries to kill him br br black snake moan is a weird tale of faith hope love and blues the gifted christina ricci has an impressive performance in the role of a young tramp abused since her childhood by her father and having had sex with the whole town where she lives it is amazing the versatility of this actress and probably this is the most mature work that i have seen christina ricci perform samuel l jackson has also a fantastic performance in the role of lazarus the soundtrack is one of the most beautiful i have ever heard in a movie with wonderful blues my vote is eight br br title brazil o e o inferno between the heaven and the hell Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670659899711609 Review: craig brewer grew up in tennessee it is evident in his movie forget the black guy on white girl action it happens but it isn't samuel l jackson on christina ricci more importantly this movie is about the values and culture of the people in this tennessee town how they deal with divorce abandonment sexual abuse and psychological disorders while make millions in the cities of the north midwest and west coast the town minister who also with his own problems becomes the counselor and it is a interesting concept and one that may not settle well with everyone br br brewer shows us the region he grew up in yes it is still tainted with racial problems though worse problems exist in many metropolitan cities this is in the subtext and not the main plot of the story people live a more simple lifestyle yet life is still complex and excruciating br br jackson and ricci do a fantastic job in this film jackson the aging former blues guitarist who out a living on his small farm his wife of 12 years leaves him for his brother so he spirals into depression meanwhile ricci and justin timberlake have a last wild sexually charged night before he ships off to the army ricci suffers from a childhood of sexual abuse though that isn't revealed until later her torment can only be by sexual with various boys black and white in the town br br when ricci is beat up and left for dead on the road near farm he finds her and nurses her back to health he believes it is divine intervention that this half naked white girl is left in his care he clutches his bible and for guidance he refuses her sexual advances and instead treats her with dignity respect and care something few men in her life have ever done br br she in time sees jackson as a man of honor and morals yet he also carries his own pain he plays his guitar and sings to her yes it's the blues and damn good too with the minister counseling her she slowly understands how to deal with her childhood sexual abuse jackson through transformation realizes he must let his own pain heal br br justin timberlake comes back due to anxiety problems as he searches for ricci who has been living with jackson during her recovery he finds out she has been promiscuous and unfaithful to him br br he finds her and jackson at a bar where jackson has decided as part of his healing process to come out retirement and play the blues again timberlake follows them home and confronts jackson and ricci br br you will have to see the movie to get the rest of the story should you decide to see this film remember to look at it from the aspect of a foreign or independent movie it is a slice of life from a particular region of america that few of us get to see it is interesting and revealing it also shows us that regardless of the color of our skin we all have similar problems that can be fixed with similar solutions Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889727234840393 Review: watched this film at a local festival the silver international film festival florida what a lovely film a simple morality tale about a young care free young man having to take responsibility for his actions it neither pretentious or flashy my two teenage daughters loved it and for a change i wasn't embarrassed by any of the film content or language a real family film and the best british comedy film i've seen since billy elliot the film went on to win not surprisingly the top festival awards of best film and best director ten out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9423037171363831 Review: if ever a potential movie must've sounded like it wouldn't work based on reading the script on paper it would be this one here we have what seemingly looks like a lurid and seedy soft porn s m flick complete with the huge in theatre poster depicting a near naked christina ricci chained to none other than mr bad ass himself samuel jackson but let me tell you if ever a film springs to life on celluloid major big time with soulful power to spare it's craig redemptive follow up to hustle flow black snake moan br br over the top from the get go this film sucks you in with the opening scenes and proceeds to dig deeper and deeper in with every subsequent frame it's yer basic story of two deeply damaged characters who find in each other the strength and courage to move on in more positive ways with their lives been done before of course this tale but as i've always said it's the manner in which a story is told that gives it heart depth meaning and power br br damaged by childhood abuse wild child character rae and jackson's equally musician character lazarus find each other under desperate circumstances and takes it upon himself to try to help rae this in itself is relatively unique the idea of a man trying to genuinely help a woman who is in serious pain rather than trying to take further advantage of her and we know from the onset that heart and the film's heart is in the right place the movie at its core is about the redemptive healing power of love with music as a very close second and the film resonates profoundly with this truth artfully and brilliantly br br a major reason the film succeeds so profoundly is because of the fierce committed performances from ricci and jackson scenes that would have come off as laughable and pathetic in lesser hands are instead powerful as all get out in particular the film's arc scene in which jackson sings and plays the song of the title alone in his house with ricci amidst a serious thunderstorm and the abusive demons from past running amok inside her head leading her to crawl to lazarus and cling to his leg comes off not ridiculous as technically it should but rather as gut cathartic br br all the supporting performances are fantastic here too justin timberlake is completely believable as anxiety ridden boyfriend ronnie and the always wonderful s merkerson is also perfectly cast as a character who obviously has feelings for lazarus john jr is outstanding as well as reverend friend r l a nod to blues musician r l no doubt everything works about this movie let's face it including the music soundtrack which features scott bobby rush son house and most importantly jackson himself whose fantastic version of i am listening to as i compose this review there's also a really beautiful and moving version of this little light of mine featured in the film sung heart tentative and soft by ricci br br samuel jackson has said in recent interviews that he believes his performance in this movie is the best of his career thus far i could not agree with him more this is work that he can be proud of along with everyone else involved in this audacious supremely wise and deeply heartfelt mother of a project Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9445081949234009 Review: craig brewer is now officially a writer director for whom i will see any film by no matter how bad it may look his debut hustle and flow was one of my favorites from that year with its emotionally charged storyline and realistic characters i wasn't quite sure what i would end up thinking after seeing this sophomore effort the cast seemed great the trailer used music effectively however it seemed like there was a good chance it would cross into absurdity and fast fortunately black snake moan hits all its marks dead on the acting is astonishing the writing superb and the editing style as well as juxtaposed music riveting the whole way brewer seems to be a master at getting his characters to have the right mix of both compassion and malice as they set forward on their paths toward redemption br br the first moment i knew i was in for a treat was during the credit sequence at the beginning like he did with hustle and flow brewer lays the music over the widescreen shots perfectly with simply titled coming up the 70's aesthetic was welcome and helped show that this would be another great character piece in the vain of those from that decade of some of cinema's best from here we continued on with the short snippets into the lives of both lazarus and rae each vignette the other while they journey to the fateful moment their paths finally cross the editing between them was fluid and relevant rather than abruptly cutting before the scene felt finished with its purpose boyfriend leaves for duty in the service and wife leaves him for his brother each feels the loneliness and to what they know in that to sex and to the bottle only when rae is left for dead at the side of the road and her savior comes from his farm to take her in does the reasoning for their actions finally start to become clear br br samuel l jackson is fantastic as the older farmer trying to reconcile his life with god and that of the flesh and the pain it has brought him there are the moments of stoic as well as those of with his captive patient you never really look at the setup as comical or unrealistic because he sells what he is doing so well also the character of rae is not chained up for very long despite what the trailers would have you believe the situation starts a bit awkward until we see that the was for her own good and is actually used for only a day or two as for that chained girl christina ricci really shines i never really saw her as anything special but this role is a true breakthrough for her this girl is so troubled that her past sexual abuse has scarred her very deep down any time she is away from her love she starts seeing flashes of the man who took her childhood innocence away and to be touched by any man available to let the image go away her is not for pleasure but rather for survival from the haunting nightmares always hiding behind her eyelids ricci fully inhabits the role and shows all the emotional trauma to great effect and realism mention must also be made of justin timberlake again showing some real acting talent where this guy came from i have no clue but hopefully he will continue taking more films and steer away from the mostly crap music he churns out br br while not as solid and consistent as hustle and flow moan still ranks equally to it in my mind because when it is on it is spectacular towards the end we have a truly enthralling sequence with this little light of mine singing out and earlier the interaction between captive and when the chain is first introduced shows some top notch work the truly magical moment though is when jackson sings yes that is him throughout like it was terrence howard in hustle the titular song while a thunderstorm roars and the lights flicker if i don't see a more beautifully shot sequence all year i won't be surprised what these two people do for each other is wonderful and shows what humanity is capable of one thing i think i really enjoy with work is the fact that he doesn't show becoming redeemed heroes instead he shows us that no matter how bad you have been or how bad life has been everyone can strive for redemption and to be better people we don't have saints here but people looking to right their ship if the course stays true or if it falls back into darkness no one really knows but at least they can say that they tried as hard as they could Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44398829340934753 Review: i knew as soon as i saw the first trailer for black snake moan that i would have to see it i was not disappointed in the slightest in the film which was written and directed by hustle and creator craig brewer it tells the story of a broken blues man and the nymphomaniac he aims to cure not just for her sake but also his own yet it's so much more than that it's complex and rich and it manages to steep you in a gritty sticky sultry blue memphis without making you feel like you need a bath afterward br br the characters are for the most part and very well written and performed the accents and the dialogue were carried off flawlessly however there was one weak link in the chain justin timberlake the best i can say for him is that he can pull off crying it's a rare male actor who can cry convincingly however ronnie was flat but as an actor he was trying very hard i would definitely give him another chance br br lazarus and rae samuel l jackson and christina ricci respectively have a great chemistry and a great respect for each other this is one of those films where it doesn't matter how good one actor is if the other one isn't up to the task and luckily both of the actors were up to the task br br the music was very bit as good as you would expect especially when mr samuel l jackson sings the blues phenomenal br br on the technical side all was brilliance as far as i could see it was well edited well shot and well mixed everything was great the character and set designs were just right the casting of the supporting characters even justin timberlake and especially kim richards was spot on loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868232011795044 Review: if you've been looking for a film where a out of control gets chained to a by an extremely religious southern man then look no further than paramount latest release 'black snake not exactly looking for what i just described you say well then you best get ya wits and on down to your local theater and still see it as samuel l jackson's character lazarus would say as long as you're open minded and don't take everything seriously there's no reason you won't leave the theater glad you saw it br br in the third offering from director craig brewer we are taken into the deep south where as the tagline to the film claims everything is hotter while there we're introduced to the lazarus as previously said played by jackson and the almost always half naked rae a role bravely taken on by christina ricci in the film this unlikely pair cross paths long enough for their characters to each learn a lesson from one another both lessons ultimately convey the message to us the audience that no matter what we are all human no one is perfect and if everyone would realize that then we'd be a lot better off the question of if this will be understood or be accepted by all who see the film is another story br br one thing not up for debate is how great jackson and ricci both are here you'd think with the role of a sex crazed woman overacting would be a given but no not here ricci breaks through and demonstrates true talent with a raw performance that also doubles as her best to date then we have jackson who completely disappears and for the first time in a long time makes us forget who he even is sadly the third star of the film justin timberlake who plays military bound boyfriend isn't all that great at the start he fails miserably as he appears to be trying too hard later on he steps it up some still he's far from the level he reached in br br the other thing 'black snake boasts is a splendid soundtrack containing tracks from the black keys john doe pieces from the score done by scott of course four count 'em four tracks from jackson himself it's actually one of his songs the main performance of the film that is the fuel to the fire of this great collection it alone is worth the ticket price other notable musical delights from the soundtrack are 'the the lights go out' from the black keys the title track which is also among the most memorable scenes in the film where lazarus sings to rae on a stormy night br br the efforts of craig brewer can't go without mention though his last film which ended up surpassing low expectations and gaining critical acclaim put him on the map what he has done with 'black snake will be what sets him apart from other to the industry he not only directed but also wrote its screenplay the end result is a story that is surprising and clever as you watch you feel like you know exactly where it's headed despite its valiant just as you think you've predicted the next move brewer shifts gears and takes an entirely different route there are however some within the screenplay the background characters are drab and flat while the ending is somewhat disappointing it left me craving for something more exciting after so many highs i guess the final scenes were a tad weak compared to the rest of the film br br i imagine the majority of people who see 'black snake won't enjoy it due to the fact they won't be able to stop themselves from thinking how unlikely the situations are the depressing part about that is there are many other films with just as unlikely even more outrageous scenarios that are widely well received it's the issues of race religious motives sexuality the film exhibits that will have more effect on opinion than anything the idea of a black man a white woman up in his house is enough to make most people not even consider seeing it simply put it's not for everyone like i said to fully enjoy it you have to go in with an open mind or else you're just wasting your money for those of you who can do that i highly recommend it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22158324718475342 Review: i watched this movie at the first showing available in my area and it was quite clear that most people didn't get the movie even if you don't it's a good movie with some interesting character development it is a thoroughly human story about some very imperfect people in a backwoods southern town and really speaks to the root of the blues if you don't know what the black snake moan is by the time you leave the theater you didn't get it and no it's not just a song christina ricci does a great job and is thoroughly convincing in her role as is samuel l jackson i think this is his best performance since his role in pulp fiction and probably his best including that because of the range of his character in the rest of the cast is solid with a few shining performances here and there particularly john jr as reverend r l i'm a very selective movie watcher and this film honestly rates among my favorites because of its candid look at race sex religion and in a rural southern town along with its cinematic genius in my opinion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780365824699402 Review: me and my roommate got free tickets for a pre screening i guess you would call it in atlanta ga at atlantic station walking in i was expecting something controversial provocative unnecessarily overdone etc but the film is much more than that it's a story of two people helping each other it's not overdone and the film is done in a careful balance as to not make you cringe or say its unnecessary br br it's put together really well and doesn't take itself too seriously thats the beauty of it if it tried to take itself seriously it would have failed miserably but instead it carries itself through humor some unintentional and some surprisingly good acting by ricci although timberlake fails miserably in his role the movie is good enough for you to put that on the side br br i would definitely recommend this movie if not for any other reason than the fact it is something different to experience Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44601768255233765 Review: just got back from seeing black snake moan i had spent time reading reviews most seemed to focus on the obvious skinny white girl chained to a black man's i hate when critics miss the point of a film now i suppose it helps that i live in memphis and have lived in mississippi a couple of times too it may also help that i am the former director of the delta blues museum in but i get this movie simple redemption tale is easy to follow and could have had various themes to tell the story but i believe it is highly effect as a blues it would be my hope that people don't read all the hype and or various reviews and miss a really good movie get past the various things like skinny girls in white panties get past justin timberlake accept his character which he plays very well get past snakes on a plane and see how samuel l jackson is as he has transformed himself into a very believable mid south blues man if you know little about mid south culture a lot of what goes on may strike some as cartoonish but accept the fact that craig brewer knows how to paint the canvas and let the actors tell the story and you will enjoy this film not one to tell endings so go see this movie and yes i will agree with one thing the critics got right the music is wonderful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9865486025810242 Review: working at a movie theater as a i have the opportunity to watch basically every movie that comes out when i first saw the trailer for 'black snake i laughed and thought great another on a samuel l jackson movie but of course i wanted to see it for the laugh factor many people have judged this movie too quickly based on the innuendo in the title the images on promotional ads and on the fact that justin timberlake is in the film personally i loved every second of this movie it tells the story of an older man and young woman who are both going through rough times and are able to reach out to one another the story is truly touching and sends out a great message about life and how we live of course i do not recommend it for young audiences due to some graphic material but if you are looking for a great story and genuine acting from sam jackson christina ricci and yes even justin timberlake i encourage you to see 'black snake Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722027778625488 Review: we just saw this film before release at the film forum and there was general agreement on two matters there were excellent performances in a first rate drama by the two leads and by others and secondly the marketing for this movie will only bring disaster we saw a lurid poster with chains and suggestive commentary implying some sort of wacko sexual relationship between samuel jackson and cristina ricci whereas the movie has some real depth and some thoughtful ideas what's sad is that people looking for near porn will be drawn in to see the film and will be disappointed because it will be too heavy for them while the people who would really enjoy it wouldn't be caught dead walking into the theater showing it too bad a good film wasted Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16090834140777588 Review: having just got the loony tunes golden collection which i highly recommend by the way i'm going to try to comment on most if not all of the cartoons individually as such the starting statement might seem redundant for those whom read multiple reviews of them for this i apologize br br rabbit is the middle short in a trilogy of like minded shorts the other two being rabbit fire and duck rabbit duck bags and daffy argue about who elmer should short it makes me laugh every single time on the dvd it has a commentary featurette option to play it music only br br my grade a br br dvd extras disk 1 an introduction by chuck jones the boy of part 1 clips from the films two guys from texas and my dream is yours both with bugs cameos sequences for an episode of the bugs bunny show the nuts audio recording session 2 vintage trailers bunny bugs bunny and a half anniversary with commentary with writer greg ford stills gallery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9128584861755371 Review: on to the imdb to say what a charming film love love is and am totally confused seems to me that someone has been getting their titles mixed up plastic demon baby what this wasn't love life a little bit for my tastes but a great funny and original film especially liked the ending that didn't fall into the normal pit of cliche that all hollywood romantic films crash and burn it nine out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.910198450088501 Review: strange enough shorts like this get a 10 why they are hilarious this is hilarious notice a lot of the quirky humor dated and childish to toon but they don't know what they're talking about they got to know that cartoons aren't just for kids the art in this is the best non road runner art of the 1950's looney tunes shorts it's hard to come across something better than the art in the great piggy bank robbery although nothing ever will this runs a close 3rd or 2nd shorts like this one might have spawned witless lt rip offs like tiny toons adventures to try to squeeze out all the old comedy out over and over again like how great movies like scream spawned crap like i know which was released just to squeeze out all the old horror from scream but like scream this is great alone chuck jones has had his faults with shorts once in a while but he does make up for them take hopper for example few people like hopper but it never ruined the lt reputation but i'm sure this was his make up on things as such bottom line this is not as good as duck rabbit duck but close catch it on cartoon network frequently Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.36470258235931396 Review: this is the middle cartoon of the three between rabbit fire and duck rabbit duck and is the weakest of the three while still being quite funny it simply depends on one gag for too much of the action still a good cartoon i feel a definite sympathy for daffy in this one which is rare for me daffy is so clearly that it almost becomes painful to watch at times good cartoon in an excellent series recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856546521186829 Review: this is the second and best in the hunting trilogy what makes it the best is the clever dialogue br br bugs do you want to shoot me now or wait till you get home br br it was kind of funny how they kept that going through out the short Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8332468271255493 Review: in one of the many bugs bunny daffy duck cartoons elmer is out hunting and daffy tries to get him to shoot bugs needless to say bugs has his own agenda moreover rabbit makes interesting use of word order and warning it just might hilariously and mess up your speech br br i think that probably my favorite aspect of this cartoon is the costumes worn by bugs and daffy one of them seems like it would have been risqué for 1952 especially in a cartoon but they pull it off perfectly as they always did all in all this just goes to show what geniuses the people behind these cartoons were Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7876889109611511 Review: rabbit is one of three cartoons that feature bugs bunny daffy duck elmer in a war of words and wits about whether it's rabbit season or duck season love bugs and daffy stirring up trouble with daffy always the victim of shotgun resulting with his always getting then there's the cross dressing that always gets elmer in his love struck mode chuck jones and michael maltese are always favorites of mine in the writer director team category because of these hilarious hunting trilogy cartoons i've laughed at since i was a kid and at least two of them end with exclamation to bugs you're despicable can't get better that that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8797544240951538 Review: and there were quite a few of these br br i do not like this cartoon as much as many others partly because it was made in its period i much prefer cartoons with daffy and bugs which are fifteen or so years before hand many people will like this particularly people who always find violence funny cartoon or not br br the basic plot is a pretty well known one for looney tunes elmer goes out hunting daffy leads him to bugs and daffy ends up being shot instead also inserted are quite clever and highly entertaining jokes some do not enhance the episode ugly shooting and animation which is slightly mediocre the plot is mainly geared by jokes each joke keeps the episode going this way of plot going is not all that unusual in looney tunes of course if you are pretty much a looney tunes or an eager one like me then you'll know this already br br for people who love everything about looney tunes and daffy duck and like the sound of what i have said about it enjoy rabbit br br 7 and a half out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152270555496216 Review: chuck jones's the second in the much beloved hunting trilogy is often considered to be the best of the three while i find it almost impossible to choose between this trio of fantastic cartoons i would have to concede that is the most finely honed script here the emphasis is placed on language as bugs and daffy run through a series of complex dialogues in the grand tradition of abbot and on routine as a long term daffy fan i have always been delighted by the hunting trilogy because it is consistently daffy who gets all the best lines the famous trouble being one of the all time classics and does most of the work bugs plays the role of cool while elmer as always is the befuddled part of what makes the hunting trilogy so much fun is that daffy and elmer pose so little threat to bugs that he is basically just kicking back and having some easy laughs elmer falls into every trap that is laid for him but it is poor old daffy who comes off worst being shot in the face again and again his ending up in more and more ridiculous positions it all builds to the inevitable climactic declaration you're despicable as intricate an example of chuck jones's impeccable timing as you'll come across is a true classic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8993769884109497 Review: there is only one film i can think of that might be as good or better than this one when it comes to bugs bunny and daffy duck ali baba bunny however which is the best is irrelevant just watch them both and enjoy br br i compared this to ali baba bunny because both feature daffy at his absolute worst greedy nasty and very funny in the process however i think i prefer rabbit simply because bugs is also pretty awful in this one doing horrible things right back to daffy every time daffy tries a dirty trick br br the film begins with daffy leaving rabbit tracks right up to hole in the hope that a hunter naturally it's elmer will blast the rabbit and leave daffy alone not to be outdone bugs time and again takes all of tricks and turns them around and in most cases it involves daffy getting shot in the face it's all very very clever and funny and i don't care how old you are this cartoon will make you laugh unless you are a i especially love the great and unexpected ending but i won't say more as i don't want to spoil the surprise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381052851676941 Review: if you overlook the fact that the plot has been done many times this is a hilarious and gleefully enjoyable looney tunes cartoon the animation is wonderful the backgrounds so detailed and a lot of audacious too the writing is razor sharp and the sight gags especially daffy constantly getting his head blown off are brilliantly timed i really did love the arguments between daffy and bugs and that bugs wins every time i also love it that daffy is really greedy and nasty while being funny i do prefer him when he's manic but he is great fun here too bugs is still his charming and self and elmer is funny if rather dumb too in short this is absolutely brilliant and actually my personal favourite of the hunting trilogy for sheer entertainment value 10 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857041239738464 Review: daffy duck has signs hanging from every inch of every available tree announcing that it's rabbit season but you guessed it it's really duck season elmer appears he's the only hunter dumb enough to fall for the gag br br he's even dumber than that when bugs bunny strides up to him and asks how the rabbit hunting is going elmer admits that he hasn't seen a rabbit yet this is more than daffy can stand he emerges from his hiding place and immediately points to a rabbit bugs bunny shoot him now daffy screams you be quiet says bugs he doesn't have to shoot you now daffy insists that he does br br after daffy returns his blasted off to his head he is doomed to more arguments infected with trouble which all have the same result later bugs dresses as a sexy woman and asks elmer for a duck dinner will daffy get the last laugh ha ha very funny ha ha ha br br what's funny about this classic cartoon bug in fright as daffy screams in his face bugs bunny says yes while dripping with self satisfaction daffy duck stands on demanding to be shot elmer whines that he can't wait any daffy sees bugs in women's clothes and makes that little noise with his tongue carl plays you must have been a beautiful baby during drag act daffy demands sheer honesty out of bugs plays home sweet home at an inappropriately appropriate moment daffy tells bugs he's br br in five words every detail of this film br br note this short is available on looney tunes golden collection volume one disc 1 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980065643787384 Review: i watched love life on holiday when it was filmed at a film festival in florida it was a lovely surprise to find a british film that wasn't derivative or exploitive a beautiful romantic comedy for a change that will charm the pants of audiences prepared to sit back and enjoy the gentle pace of the film the transitions between scenes i found a bit distracting but as whole i think love life is a winner a ruby in the dust one for all the family a pleasant change to see a british film for teen audiences that isn't littered with four letter words try and see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704049229621887 Review: this is a movie that deserves another look if you haven't seen it for a while or a first look if you were too young when it came out 1983 based on a play by the same name it is the story of an older actor who heads a touring shakespearean company in england during world war ii it deals with his stress of trying to perform a shakespeare each night while facing problems such as bombed theaters and a company made up of older or physically handicapped actors the young able bodied ones being taken for military service it also deals with his relationship with various members of his company especially with his dresser so far it all sounds rather dull but nothing could be further from the truth while tragic overall the story is told with a lot of humor and emotions run high throughout the two male leads both received oscar nominations for best actor and deservedly so i strongly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys human drama theater especially shakespeare or who has ever worked backstage in any capacity the backstage goings on make up another facet of the movie that will be fascinating to most viewers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673908948898315 Review: the hunting trilogy of rabbit fire 1951 rabbit 1952 and duck rabbit duck 1953 should be considered the comedic high water mark of the chuck jones michael maltese collaboration while they are seldom mentioned in lists of the greatest or most important cartoons in the history of animation they are certainly the funniest cartoons i've ever seen michael maltese never got the credit that directors like jones or avery got but it's his dialogue and situations that make warner bros cartoons and these three in particular some of the funniest ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631372094154358 Review: once again elmer is faced with the dilemma of who to shoot bugs of daffy he's unsure of what season it is and bunny and duck arguing help matters not though bugs proves he's the smartest once more by repeatedly using reverse psychology on daffy in increasingly subtle ways and when that runs out he does his trademark cross dressing daffy freaks out and demands the bunny be shot though elmer is too stupid he is hopelessly in love with the girl bunny thing elmer really is to blame for all this if he weren't so dumb he'd know it really is duck season and just blast daffy but poor old can't believe the utter of the situation his cruel plans of have been by daffy is so shocked that he even goes home with elmer to be blasted in his living room br br poor he rules Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27642694115638733 Review: this is my all time favorite looney tunes cartoon it's a common plot daffy duck tries to convince elmer that it is really rabbit season and shoot bugs but your can never that rabbit in addition to usual cartoon comedy this cartoon is supported by great word play that will keep you rolling on the floor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9284750819206238 Review: the four signs on the road say if you're looking for fun you don't need a reason all you need is a gun it's rabbit season br br in the woods we see hundreds of rabbit season signs posted on every tree we see more and more signs pointing exactly to bugs hole who's putting up all these signs daffy duck br br daffy puts the last sign up away and says to us the audience awfully of me i know but what the hey i gotta have some fun besides it's really duck season br br from that point we now see elmer shotgun in hand and a war of between bugs and daffy with bugs winning every time only in cartoons thankfully can we see someone getting shotgun blasted in the head five times and keep going Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9567906856536865 Review: after attack of the fifty foot woman with alison hayes opened the doors for women to be just as dangerous as men there was obviously an open market for other movies to pick up and carry the torch and what more a lovely actress than dorothy from it's a mad mad mad mad world to play the role the is that cute and blonde may just be too sweet and innocent looking to step into allison size 50 shoes this role really needed someone with an amount of sex appeal is more the girl next door type she may have taken and done this role to prove she could be sexy but the material lets her down lou costello however proves he can do a movie without bud abbott feeding him lines and he even a dramatic role in some of his scenes when he not turning to gale gordon as his front man for gags gordon however establishes that all he can be is and pushy much the same character he creates later on the lucy show charles lane also plays the same role in everything he does a straight man and his screen time is limited the special effects are convincing for the time but i would have liked dorothy to have been a little more than cheesecake and dressing and at least have been allowed to become dangerous as the movie's lead character she takes second billing to costello who is in all of the movie with dorothy several times vanishing like a sub plot the whole movie put together just can't decide if it's supposed to be science fiction a comedy or just a parody of the allison hayes classic there's a lot of good scenes some very funny humor and some very ridiculous camp that affects the rest of the film still i do like this movie for it's empowerment of women there's not enough movies out there like this one if this movie had a chance to be remade today i'd highly recommend courtney cox and jason alexander in the lead roles and allow me to completely re write the original script courtney tops my lists of actresses who i believe could and should adequately play gorgeous although i have to admit that if either of the titanic beauties allison or dorothy came after me i'd go quietly Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2229590117931366 Review: i must admit that this is one of the few lou costello films that i actually saw in the theater most have now been seen on t v and i must admit that lou is really enjoyable and he gets the girl too this was my first time seeing dorothy perform and of course i fell in love with her like so many others that day i have seen most of the work she has done and enjoyed each one her performance in the great race is one of the reasons i bought the disc in the first place br br every comment on this movie tells that this is the one movie that lou costello did with out bud abbott which is true but if lou had lived he would have made many more he really does a good job and doesn't have to rely on his old routines to get laughs i for one am sorry that the little man from patterson n j didn't get the chance to do that br br i hope this comes out on dvd some time so i can add it to my comedy sci fi collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428539872169495 Review: the film starts with promise because there is more interaction between spanky and but as the film progresses the two boys have fewer scenes together this slows the pace considerably billie thomas gives a very strong performance in his early scenes when he is left behind on the his fear and abandonment are palpable and his tears are truly heartbreaking when he goes from man to man asking for help and is repeatedly rejected the viewer really begins to wonder if this is a comedy or not watching a children's birthday party through a fence is another moving moment as another reviewer mentioned i was also worried about the big dog choking on chicken bones once spanky and are in marshall home spanky tends to interact mainly with the adults and the chemistry of the children is essentially lost br br the old south finn type setting really doesn't do much for the plot except allow the children to be out of doors a great deal ralph morgan is the most engaging adult but then the other roles really don't have much substance to them louise manages some funny moments with a yankee soldier towards the end br br the villains aren't really villainous enough and the lovers not intense enough yet i do think it's worth viewing if you're an our gang enthusiast if for no other reason that the odd curiosity of the whole piece i give it seven stars because while not a great movie it kept me engaged the whole time and curious as to what would happen next Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368378520011902 Review: during the war for southern independence general spanky his forces to defend the local women children against a yankee invasion br br in 1936 hal roach decided it was time for his popular our gang kids to branch out into occasional feature length films with the big success of shirley temple in two civil war period movies in 1935 the little colonel the rebel it was only natural that roach would look in that same direction for his gang although given a rather lavish production and distributed by mgm general spanky was not a critical or box office success the little gangsters would stick to short subjects br br although he's given top billing the title role george is throughout the film's first half by little billie thomas here were two of the finest young actors to ever appear in american movies with all the experience of old seasoned pros these two could steal scenes hearts with equal bravado a constant joy without a false note between them they provide the essential reason for watching the film today br br phillips holmes gives a quiet performance as adult protector nearly forgotten now holmes was a fine actor who died much too soon during world war two genial ralph morgan is especially good as a sympathetic union general his scenes with spanky are quite amusing br br other our appear into the movie most notably carl he gets to before the battle mother ' even pretty lawrence the gang's shows up to play holmes' beloved br br irving is particularly slimy as a cowardly turned vindictive yankee captain bumbling willie best feisty louise play miss slaves br br it should be noted that there is racism in the film not unusual for hollywood of that era but almost completely missing in the original series of our gang shorts br br fans of 19th century music will enjoy paying attention to the soundtrack which is a long succession of ancient tunes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9276714324951172 Review: this is a cute film starring spanky and from the our gang comedies set in the south during the civil war it may seem a little odd to see as slave but this film is as charming as the best of the shorts with the same cast this was the only our gang feature film and i highly recommend it over the little remake from 1994 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9215115308761597 Review: i couldn't believe that the adult swim guys came up with this character i laughed for days just thinking about this show having finally seen the pilot i guess i will stick around for a few more episodes is pretty funny and the whole crew of police show characters are around but is hard to understand and that was a little frustrating most of the humor revolves around the fact that the title character is literally a walking ass with nothing else but legs that sport socks with and feet with traditional wing tips drinks too much and plays by his own rules as you might have guessed the only other funny moments are shooting many many people and spending time at home in the bathroom it is not funny but it is worth a look Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8197749853134155 Review: wow why aren't more british movies like this great rights of passage money with a big heart and some stand out performances the comedy is quirky and original and the kid is really great one to hunt down and watch look out for it ten out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9269217252731323 Review: please don't kill me i'm just an actor can you play dead it's difficult to describe this show it's like a crime where the bad cop is an ass literally what's great about the show is some of perfectly awful one liners cracking out such gems as provides some great laughs at points sadly at other times the show seems to drag along at a slow pace making it almost hard to watch this is definitely the kind of show you'll love or hate there's essentially no it's not the best show on adult swim but it has some strong points it's worth looking into just to see if you enjoy it i know i did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730649590492249 Review: is an out of control hard nosed detective based on the countless examples from late 20th century police dramas the twist here is that is literally a walking br br the cheap low brow facade of the show its cleverness and hidden satire that is not to say that is devoid of fart jokes just that the toilet humor is used enough to elicit consistent laughs not groans and eye rolls the title sequence of the program demonstrates the clever subtle humor used throughout the sequence consists of panning photos of the city set to a jazzy 70s cop theme in one photo a police is shown and the camera zooms in on the front license plate which is vacant the meaningless zoom in the production of the typical 70s 80s cop drama and incidentally makes me laugh every time br br all the typical characters are included the frustrated police chief who can't control the loyal minority partner who acts as a foil to the regular cops who means all are accounted for and all are hilarious satires of the typical police drama br br the voice acting primarily performed by larry murphy is nothing less than spectacular voice and gruff with a bit of a drunken is so clever and unique that it ranks alongside all time greats like griffin family guy and homer simpson simpsons though the voice is the diction is somehow clear and easy to understand this is a nice change from other adult swim program voices that often require closed to understand br br besides the fantastic production and voice acting the script is also hilarious no nonsense most of the humor particularly in his interactions with citizens outside the police force br br if you have access to the adult swim comedies is certainly worth the watching each episode clocks in at a mere 8 9 minutes so you really have little to lose Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782242178916931 Review: is a show that you really have to be a certain age to appreciate otherwise it's likely you'll miss the references to 80's cop films and simply think it's a running gag about a walking think it's brainless infantile poop humor go watch the stallone film and you'll see what i mean this show actually has very subtle humor which says a lot both for a show that aired on adult swim and for a show about a walking ass br br all the standard genre clichés are in place that made movies like dirt harry and cobra so great and ripe for parody sanchez is partner who is as per the genre level headed and constantly for his homicidal behavior the police chief is of course a fire breathing hard case who lives to scream i want your badge on my desk first thing tomorrow morning the over the top and sometimes completely nonsensical manner in which the 1980's film is parodied suits the subject matter well for instance while breaking up a bus robbery one of the criminals stops to ask hey where are you going asshole to which the title character snaps off the one liner i'm going to shoot you br br highly recommended for anybody who loves 80's action movies and has actually viewed enough of them to understand the humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9521005749702454 Review: it's a talking trigger happy alcoholic ass cop i have seen the first and second episodes the artwork and animation fits very well note the facial expressions lol the main character being a gun toting badge wearing pair of butt cheeks shooting at whoever he thinks to be offensive or guilty so far the episodes have had simple and plots that work very well with investigations don sanchez partner play's the sobering to a a antics and random i've got a leads lines are very funny and clever here's one for example i've got one bullet and its got your email address on it don't make me hit send bang looks like your in box just got some new mail the think box at headquarters are so far consistent and on cue as for the sound it's perfect the sound effects and voice work are 9 10 sounds like sylvester stallone all up don sanchez the mayor the chief of police all have voices that fit there very well i recommend this to anyone who wants to catch a few laughs before they go to bed as it does air on adult swim on sunday nights very funny imaginative visually different comedy 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924901127815247 Review: this was it i would have never expected the ending if i didn't already know the behind the scenes stuff br br the one thing that i hated was that why was shannon kicked off and not i hate her i would rather her character die that what was funny is that in the scene where piper is on the hospital bed and prue was crying by her side i started crying too lol at the time that this aired i was about and my favorite character was piper from the beginning so i was saying to myself if she dies then i will not see the show anymore lol br br then the whole go back in time thing was a shocker and really good i also blame for death because instead of being with her sisters she had to be a slutty bi and be with her good for nothing demon boyfriend br br but i think this episode will be now and forever one of my favorites and a classic br br forever charmed blessed be Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8529680967330933 Review: charmed was awesome i don't get how goes to the underworld and makes a deal with the source but then in season 4 is back how does she get back is there a deleted episode that was never showed i am confused i brought 1 2 3 4 5 and season 8 but am still confused will someone help me help help help h e l p br br h e l p br br h e l p br br h e l p me me me me lull lull br br lull lull br br br br lull lull ll lull Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482152462005615 Review: this episode is not incoherent like another person said the source agreed to help because he was not going to keep his word if you pay attention he says after she phoebe agrees to stay down there in hell get rid of her and so i don't have to worry about them in the future and also he didn't let cole warn the sisters like phoebe asked in exchange of accepting the deal that's why prue died because she got hit harder than piper and on the head and there was no phoebe to call for leo this time and in the past leo said that she almost got herself killed pay more attention next time and there is not a to be continued after this episode it is the ending of season 3 and on season 4 they can't show anything from prue because she owns the rights of it prue so the producers would have to pay her for whatever they show this is the last episode she is in Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5722231864929199 Review: piper prue and phoebe bring dr griffiths to the manor in order to try and save him from the personal assassin shax whilst phoebe looks in the book of shadows for a spell to shax prue and piper are attacked by shax and chase him into the street unbeknownst to prue and piper they were filmed by a news reporter and her cameraman using their powers and live on national television with phoebe in the underworld prue piper and leo must find a way to reverse the damage done leo goes down to phoebe and tells her that the charmed ones have been exposed as witches on the surface piper is shot by a manic witch wannabe and prue has to take her to the hospital the problem here is that the crowds are blocking the so prue has to use her magic on the crowd and they go to the hospital piper is pronounced dead and a swat team moves in leo learns of death and goes down to tell phoebe cole is asked to ask the source to time and the source agrees only if phoebe turns to the dark side phoebe agrees but the deal will shatter them up on the surface prue and piper are battling shax prue shouts out for phoebe who unbeknownst to them is in the underworld shax throws piper and prue through a wall and dr griffiths out of a window prue is not pronounced dead until the season 4 premiere episode charmed again part one br br all hell breaks loose is a gripping episode and it made me sit on the edge of my seat sad that dead but happy that there will be five more seasons of charmed my vote 10 out of 10 excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915354251861572 Review: right the hospital scene with holly and shannon was done brilliantly it starts off with piper on a looking very badly injured the race her into a room they move her from the onto a bed and prue holds her hand from that point on it is obvious that piper is having a lot of trouble breathing and her lungs are failing as she turns to beg of prue to not leave her side she gaps don't go i love you and then her pulse drops and she goes into arrest the monitor shows a clear flat line the nurses go into full out trauma mode bring in a prue steps back from the bed in horror as the doctors desperately try to shock her dying sisters heart but there is no response and she is tragically pronounced dead well great scene well done girls Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9242479801177979 Review: i'm not going to ramble on about it but i'm just going to make it brief basically for those who don't know how prue actually died the first time round the demonic assassin comes hit piper and prue with an energy ball they fly through the wall blood everywhere phoebe the third sister comes down the stairs says the spell which send him away but not needs the power of three leo comes heals them both and so on they get exposed along the line and the only way the can be saved is for a demon named to turn back time the only way he can do that is is phoebe stays in the underworld she agrees turns back time it now around 7 00 in the morning again demon comes piper and prue with energy ball they fly through wall again but this time phoebe isn't there to say the spell to fend demon off demon kills doctor doctor flies through window he is dead demon goes in a wing type thing and glass on the doors shatter which is a great effect bye the way and there is and sound thats where it ends now what the whole world doesn't know if they didn't pay attention to the next episode although what i'm about to say wasn't shown its what happens trust me because this time there was no phoebe to call for leo this time he arrives later piper survives because her injuries as fatal as and leo heals her first before prue so by that time prue is already dead there mystery solved ps calling for prue with a spell should have worked and she should have made a surprise appearance in the last ever episode ok i did ramble on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8168504238128662 Review: a very charming film with wonderful sentiment and heart it is rare when a film maker takes the time to tell a worthy moral tale with care and love that doesn't fall into the trap of being overly syrupy or over indulgent nine out of ten for a truly lovely film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8880725502967834 Review: this episode of charmed changed everything the show is about to end it's third season and all hell is breaking loose in this episode the charmed ones bring an innocent named dr griffiths to the manor the protect him from shax the sources assassin when shax attacks he blasts in as a tornado and then into his demon skin he blasts prue threw a wall which totally knocks her out and practically kills her then blasts piper threw what is left of the wall phoebe comes from the attic and says the spell before shax came kill the doctor but being the power of one it just wounds him leo comes to heal the other sisters and prue wants to find shax and destroy him for real phoebe meanwhile is in the underworld trying to find cole when prue and piper go out into the street to find the demon the demon finds them after their battle the witches realize that a camera caught everything when they get back to manor trying to battle the media and after they shax a a witch gone shoots piper prue uses her to move people out of the way so she can get to the hospital but they get their to late and piper dies and just when prue is about to get shot time is rewound to where they bring dr griffiths to the manor shax blows in and blasts prue and piper but phoebe is still in the underworld so shax kills the doctor and blasts out of the manor when leo finally comes he can't heal prue prue is dead and so is the power of three for now personally this episode was sad prue was the of all of them i would love to have her power of i really don't think phoebe should of went to the underworld because if she didn't shax wouldn't have killed prue but paige brings the power of three together again and i'm happy with the show's progress Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622982740402222 Review: prue and piper bring dr griffiths to their home to save him from the assassin shax while phoebe looks in the book of shadow how to the demon prue and piper fight and chase shax on the streets to destroy him however they are filmed and exposed live in the television news as witches they become national sensation with a crowd in front of their house phoebe on cole and goes to the underworld with leo to ask him to summon and time while a fanatic woman shots piper who dies the source proposes phoebe to stay with him and in return he would save her sister phoebe accepts the deal and the time is to the moment shax is attacking prue piper and dr br br all hell breaks loose is a good but incoherent episode with piper dead and the power of three destroyed why should the source time to save her but this dramatic show is certainly one of the best of the third season and let the viewers anxiously waiting for the next episode my vote is nine br br title brazil no tempo back in time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7382670044898987 Review: i watched this episode a lot of times because i didn't get how prue died this is what happened prue piper and phoebe try and save their innocent a doctor because shax wants to kill him phoebe goes upstairs to look in the book of shadows while prue and piper are protecting their innocent shax appears while phoebe is still upstairs so shax throw an energy ball at the doctor but prue pushes him out of the way and prue get hit in the chest with it and smashes against the wall same with piper so phoebe comes downstairs and says the spell since it was only phoebe who said it and not the power of three shax only got wounded calls leo to heal piper and prue so leo heals them phoebe went into the underworld to find cole meanwhile prue and piper are looking for shax in the streets piper and prue see shax and piper uses her power to blow up shax meanwhile a new reporter got it all on tape so its all over the new about the three powerful sisters meanwhile phoebe doesn't know anything because she is still in the underworld there's and people all over the house then a maniac comes in the house and says can i be part of your coven and prue says no this is our house get out of here and prue uses her powers to throw her out as the maniac come out of the house crying saying there mean witches the maniac gets so mad that she shoots piper right through the stomach prue get in her car and to go to the hospital but people won't let her through so prue uses her powers to move people out of the way making people wanna kill her more they got to the hospital but piper didn't make it meanwhile phoebe is in the underworld phoebe finds out that they have been exposed so phoebe asks cole to ask the source if he can reverse time the source says he will only reverse time if phoebe promises to stay here in the underworld so cole told phoebe what the source told him phoebe says what would make him think i would make a deal like that and then cole says so you can save one of your sisters lives leo goes to the hospital to find out the piper really is dead so he tells phoebe that its true then phoebe agrees to stay only if cole will go back to warn piper and prue about the and death of piper back at the hospital swat is about the shoot prue but the second before they do time is rewound back when they were at the manor with the doctor but this time phoebe wasn't there to call leo to heal prue and piper so the doctor get throw in the wall too the doctor died and so did prue but this is what i didn't get if piper was throw against the wall too how come only prue died why did they not show leo come and heal piper and leo trying to heal prue if you know the answer please e mail me at yahoo com ps i miss prue but i like paige too and i'm glad the show continued Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712816476821899 Review: having seen only once and in the dawn hours i can't seem to forget this haunting film a mix of mystery suspense and heartbreaking romance it reminds me of vertigo the actors though not that well known are good especially joan in one of her best performances you believe in her in her love in her newfound quest for freedom brought by her love and in the end in her overwhelming pain the plot is ingenious and compelling and does not stretch credibility the direction and technical stuff certainly could be better but they do not compromise the overall effect and it has one message don't let revenge blind you you can became its last victim a real pity it has not been remade but perhaps it is a period piece better left alone Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6814243197441101 Review: this movie has remained in my mind for years as one of the best made for tv movie mysteries i've ever seen the acting is superb i've seen it twice and still am puzzled at some parts i'd love to have a copy so i can play certain parts over and over again i am interested in buying a copy of this movie but cannot find it anywhere i am wondering if if anyone has any suggestions how to find it i've tried e bay amazon com internet searches and am completely frustrated i've not seen it on turner classic movies nor on american movie classics and i have even put out in our community asking if anyone has a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626796841621399 Review: i was a 20 year old college student living with the folks when i first saw this and i've never forgotten it i'm a huge joan fan and this film was perfect for her remarkable talent i'm so glad to see that so many other people have such a fond memory of seeing this naturally it's not available on any media it would be perfect to show on lifetime but because of its age they won't you never see anything there before the mid eighties i can still remember what made me watch it when it was first run rex reed reviewed it in the new york daily news and he said that it was like a throwback to the great hollywood films of the forties and had it been made then the and parts would have been played by stanwyck and crawford think about that p s so sad that joan left us so tragically young Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9252580404281616 Review: i remember seeing this movie 34 years ago and it was full of suspense and twists it grabs you at the beginning and keeps you guessing throughout the whole movie i have thought about this movie for the past several years and have checked in video stores to see if it's available but was never able to find it or anyone who had even heard of it i think this type of movie is timeless and i know it would be enjoyed by a whole new generation of movie watchers i hope this gets on video soon as it would be fun to see if it has the same impact on me as it did back in the early 70's br br it's very rare that a tv movie can make that much of an impression but this was did and still does after so many years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726267457008362 Review: i have never forgot this movie all these years and it has remained in my life i have looked for this movie on so many sites and stores if anyone ever reads this and has a copy i will pay you for a copy of it or please let me know where i could find one this is a movie that should be a classic romance known as well as my other favorite somewhere in time it was truly brilliant if the right actors would remake this film and give it the patience it needs to be the right acting it could be a block buster a love story as powerful as this should be around for all lovers to see i remember how sad i was at the ending and it really came as a shock i believe with all my heart that johnny really loved the woman and she him this was one terrific movie and it is a shame that it is not available for us to purchase please contact me at com i want to give my thanks to a wonderful lady that responded to my message almost a year later she had a copy of the movie and was so kind to send it to me she is a great fan of this movie as i am with her help there have been 3 happy ladies to receive these she is waiting for the book that it is based on i am checking with my local library for it titled affair by lynn i am sure it is great also many thanks to julie for her and friendship i am your friend always sharon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831432700157166 Review: roy thinnes and joan are superb in this 1970 melodrama the lush settings the haunting music and plot twists make it a truly interesting film i had seen it when it first came out on tv once more it aired when i had a vcr but i did not have a chance to tape it would love it on vhs if someone has a copy apart from the suspense which is worked in beautifully i feel the story is unique and is pretty much true to the book mrs affair by margaret lynn i would say that it was one of the greatly overlooked best films of the 1970's out of movies made for tv i have given the film a number 10 rating because it is done with so much originality there is a true pathos and air of romance which has the viewer with the culprit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9499146342277527 Review: i first saw this movie at least thirty years ago and it remains one of my all time it's a classic the intriguing plot great characters suspense and shocking twist ending all set against the backdrop of the gorgeous big coast never get old roy thinnes portrays johnny a captivating character that grows more mysterious as his true identity unfolds the acting is great and believable viewers get caught up in the web that develops between the workaholic husband wife and the alluring stranger thinnes as i have searched for a copy to buy for years i guess tv movies don't get released to video unfortunately great movie see it if you can find it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742935299873352 Review: it's just one of those films you're either love it or hate it my girlfriend and me loved it told my brother to rent it and he hated it said it was too flashy and then again he only usually goes to see big action movies so probably not enough explosions left him disappointed there were some great new talent i'd never heard of the leads before anyway des brady the directors brother was especially good playing a right dick at the start i thought he never would redeem himself but he managed to crawl out of the dark hole he had created and by the end i was really for him a very surprising film with a whole lot of heart if you can live without a body count and explosions then this one is very original in the uk Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8853628635406494 Review: this movie has a twist that caught me off guard it made me go over the scenes in my mind to see if there were any clues along the way loved the gorgeous roy thinnes and joan skillful acting the beautiful haunting music stays with me as well as the intriguing story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979375422000885 Review: some tv programs continue into embarrassment my beloved comes to mind i've been a fan of dennis since story ' another late show never had a chance the series had a good premise and great actors it's really really a shame Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.640522301197052 Review: i agree with all aforementioned comments this show was a delight to watch funny witty terrific acting and zany sets it's always a thrill to find a show that is smartly written assumes the audience has brains and displays subtle humor i would spend good hard earned cash money to see it again on dvd and as long as we're smart series that never got a chance how about dvd releases of maximum bob another well written odd duck show with a delightful cast of characters and add to the list middle ages or place there has to a way to release these shows out of the vaults and into the hands of devoted fans and new audiences Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693450331687927 Review: for some reason some shows just fail some deservedly some not buddy was a clever show with interesting characters and dark humor that was enjoyable to watch maybe it was never intended to be a big hit but it had a quirkiness about it that made it enjoyable that being said it appears i may have been the only one watching dennis and frank were casted perfectly in their respective roles production quality and writing were great and vegas was the perfect backdrop hopefully the first and only season will be released on dvd as i believe it deserves some notoriety maybe at least make it on tv land cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559001922607422 Review: chris penn is hilarious as the all time stoner brother of jeff this movie is great because it was a lot more real and funnier than fast times at ridgemont high casting was perfect and one of my favorite soundtracks of almost all eddie van which went on to become songs on and carnal knowledge this movie is one of the great stoner film heroes with cheech and chong fast times was more depressing than funny friends cheating on friends jerking off in bad jobs and failing school someone must hate the eighties to like ridgemont more than the wild life the film even had great cameos like the maker of city limits michelle in the liquor store or ben stein in his first role in the surplus store Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9012354016304016 Review: this movie is such a fine example of the greatness that is 80's entertainment oh don't get me wrong most of the music back then sucked i only ever liked the metal bands from the 80s bands that had some balls forget that whiny keyboard crap and all that is horrible and i want to garbage but the movies from the 80's are the best they were all about nonsense and just having a good time this movie exemplifies that party get naked get laid Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19459277391433716 Review: at the time of this writing january 25 2006 i am saddened to hear of the passing within the past few hours of chris penn other than the wild life is the film that i remember chris most from br br i still remember in the film with slight fondness of wrestling character and sitting in their favourite restaurant with a huge plate of french fries in front of them drowned in an entire bottle of ketchup br br anyhow my comment is in regards to the title track sung by after these many years i still remember the canadian spelling lol that was called in at the very very last moment to compose the track for the film and that they wrote the song on the plane bound to the recording studio to record the song and just after they recorded the song they went to shoot the low cost video for their title track i heard that this entire process from start to finish took 4 hours to do if this is true then they truly are worthy of being the most successful female band of all time br br anyhow this is just a i had heard back in the day and still remember a generation later perhaps anyone who reads this can comment and clarify thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.943490207195282 Review: this movie was really funny the people that were expecting to see an oscar worthy comedy should get over themselves this was a fun movie to see with interesting and funny characters plot lines dialog quotes and catch phrases i rate a movie a 10 if i have bought the dvd or in this case the videotape and have watched it many times and in this case still laugh out loud i have about 12 movies in my collection with a rating of 10 and about half don't have anything do do with the oscars again this was just a fun light hearted movie i hope this comes out on dvd i highly suggest checking this movie out if you are in the mood for a wacky comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602437615394592 Review: the wild life has an obvious resemblance to fast times at ridgemont high and the wild life comes up short br br br br some other stan wrote the above comment of course the wild life is no ridgemont ridgemont is the quintessential 80s however the wild life is enjoyable if you're not whiny about mindless movies being mindless movies especially when you know it's supposed to be a mindless movie in the first place the little latino from scarface is in this movie and he's straight disrespectful i got the colonel also makes an appearance lawsuit rip the colonel 1931 1997 br br this movie is no worse than a 6 in comparison to other genres btw it is no worse than a 7 in terms of other 80s teen comedies at that it does very much have the feel of a cameron crowe movie only gave it a 5 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22681058943271637 Review: fast times it ain't but check this movie out it has a heart pour yourself a drink and enjoy it's loaded with a slew of just beginning stars has her first on screen credited cameo chris penn lea thompson eric jenny wright rick etc they all look so young oh and if you look closely the cop's wife is nancy wilson from the rock band heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9448235034942627 Review: we really liked this movie it wasn't trying to be outrageous controversial clever or profound it was just entertaining and was what it said on the box a charming romantic comedy every other brit film maker seems to want to change the world nice to see one that just concentrates on telling a good yarn with elegant style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968333899974823 Review: great party movie following the adventures of bill tom two high school buddies at opposite ends of the spectrum bill eric prefers to live life straight laced while his friend tom chris penn takes nothing seriously except partying all the time when bill moves out of his mother's house to live on his own he faces many issues from his girlfriend to his brother to his landlord meanwhile his friend tom moves in to keep the rent down but proceeds to turn bill's life upside down this movie is non stop comedy from start to finish and is a personal favorite of mine soundtrack features guitar edward van throughout the movie also features cameos by rockers lee and ron wood 70s legend kitten also makes an appearance classic 80s movie is worth multiple looks now all that needs to be done is a much anticipated dvd release if you enjoyed this movie take a look at the last american virgin which is similar to wild life i rate both highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9917751550674438 Review: while i hold its predecessor fast times at ridgemont high as a standard to which other teen comedies should be compared the wild life is one of the better lesser known films from that time and a worthy sequel if you can call it that i believe its tagline reads from the makers of something even faster this definitely holds true though it may lack the depth of the former which tackles issues like first dates teen sex and the wild life is nonetheless a great flick it's pure chaotic fun especially due to chris penn's over the top character thomas drake if was high on coke instead of weed he would be drake eric stoltz in his first major role is great as the straight laced bill conrad the two characters work well off one another think a younger odd couple complete with 80's gloss outside of them there are so many other great things about this film worth mentioning lea has never looked cuter especially during the scenes of her working at the shop jenny wright is just delectable and fun to watch rick plays a great nerd who is dying to get in her pants thomas wrestler buddies are hysterical especially benny the little puerto rican guy who says some pretty memorable lines one in particular that he yells out during a night out at a strip club had me on the floor the first time i saw it that's saying something finally the movie ends with one of the best 80's party scenes on film ever look out for special appearances by ron wood of the rolling stones leo penn sean and chris penn's dad and a random michael jackson look alike at the party throw in a score by none other than the man himself eddie van and you can't go wrong for van hagar fans keep your ears open for riffs that would be found on such albums as and for carnal knowledge br br if anything the flow of the movie it is a small subplot involving randy quaid as a burned out vietnam vet it just seems out of place and unnecessary other than that it's near perfect if your a fan of mindless but fun 80's movies and have not yet seen this one you're in for something special rent it now br br p s the credits say cameron crowe has a cameo as one of the cops in the film does he have his back turned during his scene because i have yet to find him someone please help me Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8875417709350586 Review: there are a lot of people that put down on these type 80's movies but those people may not have been coming of age during this time i was just starting college when this movie was released so i could really appreciate it at the time and my friends and i still to this day will occasionally joke about certain lines in the movie as much as i liked sean penn's character jeff in fast times i actually enjoy chris penn's character tommy more because he is the lead character with more of a actual speaking roll opposed to just a series of one liners such as with chris penn should probably pop this film in his vcr and use it for motivation to lose some weight yes the subplot with the randy quaid vietnam vet character does seem a little out of place but he does a convincing job in the role if there is anyone out there that hasn't seen this movie but liked the other similar type movies such as fast times etc i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830682873725891 Review: straight up i love this film i love everything about it it has a great soundtrack it has a lot of recognizable faces and it is funny as hell there are so many plots in this film and every one of them is funny in one way or another br br where as lit up the screen two years back drake is almost as memorable of a character all he wants to do is have fun he moves out of the house without his parent's consent he skips work whenever he feels like it he is obsessed with sex he loves his drugs and booze and he tries to be a good friend it is his attitude that makes him such a joy to watch and he comes out with some great lines and there are so many tiny observations that you don't see coming but they make you laugh at the sheer when it hits you one particular moment is when tommy and bill are talking about bill's ex girlfriend dating someone else now at the end of the conversation tommy takes his huge beer bottle and just throws it over his shoulder casually he then says good night and the scene ends it is a perfect scene world is his own he really lives to party and have fun when the conversation is over his time is over and he doesn't care who he offends in the process he has an innocence about him it's casual is his favourite saying br br another such classic scene is reggie handing bill a he says something to him that me and my friends will never forget because we rewound the film ten times and watched that part over and over again and hurt ourselves laughing it has to be seen to be appreciated br br wild life is a throw back to when teen comedies were funny raunchy had a good ear entertained us and just wanted us to get lost in their world for 90 minutes wild life does all those things perfectly if this is a film that you haven't seen give it a chance it is a classic br br also check out the army store guy that jim has problems with he is a very familiar face now and it is his first role on the big screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714061617851257 Review: no one can argue with it this is and will be the best movie ever as it is the perfect definition of what any movie should be a collective hypnosis beyond times no movie can give you more perfectly this impression that you carried it inside you even before you saw it for the first time br br there are images that stay forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9023095965385437 Review: this was such a great film it was done with such beautiful design such i love the way the classical music tied in with the classical art of earth space and beyond it was such a fluent and thought provoking masterpiece i loved the way the never changed although earth and space did i loved how it was a question of do you need me us now the movie expressed desire peace love curiosity finesse courage and innocence what more could you ask for from a mere movie perhaps a complement movie any of 2001 a space odyssey will find the movie 2010 is complement movie 2010 is more story than 2001 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748868346214294 Review: in 1968 stanley kubrick made this historic film masterpiece base on a book written by arthur c clark it was such an early effort to make a science fiction movie combined with scientific facts his style of movie making is still fresh and intact br br i have seen this movie more that half a dozen times and i even have a vhs copy of the movie in my library class made me to see the movie again with another perspective who is hal and what is he thinking br br i enjoyed watching the movie again and tried to focus of dialogues throughout the second episode of the movie in the second scene dr dave bowman and dr frank are eating their food in front of two tv monitor on their sides and round glass dome is in the middle of them in the tv report hal was introduced as the new generation of super computer put in work in january 12 1992 called hal series during the interview hal reacts as a humble working machine trying to accomplish the mission of the spaceship fully br br in another scene dave is dr hunter dr and dr who they are all in sleep hal is curious to see those sketches and brings up his doubtful question about the purpose of the jupiter mission his calm and monotone voice makes the audience listen to him more carefully br br in the next few scenes we will see how hal tries to kill astronauts one by one and takes the power his conscious makes him capable to try to save his life from when dave wants to return to the spaceship and hal does not listen to him there is the most memorable line of the move ' i'm sorry dave i am afraid i can't do that ' in the middle of the most important interact between human and machine voice can conjure both solid calm and in the same monotone br br dave has gone back to the ship lost all his fellow astronauts and determined to the main brain cells hal uses his final techniques to convince dave of not him hal begs him to stop and let him correct himself these are his famous lines while dave is his one by one br br what do you think you are doing br br dave i am entitled to the answer of the question br br i know everything is not quiet right with me br br but i feel much better br br i can see are really upset about this very poor decision of mine br br dave stop will you br br dave stop br br i am afraid dave ' br br voice is slowing down during this process and becomes and less audible br br mind is i can feel it' br br i sing a song for you ' br br dave is putting final out and let hal to sing his song called br br give br br your answer to br br i am br br although i am not br br hal dies as the jupiter mission br br artificial god bless you hal store in peace Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5201138854026794 Review: it starts off with a view of earth and jupiter br br where do we come from and where we are headed br br the story starts with the dawn of man a documentary like view of the pre historic grass eater ape that was facing its extinction due to no physical ability that would let him hunt to eat and the lack of grass and water in the africa the monkeys hadn't survived if it wasn't for the god like intervention of an alien artifact that somehow transformed the apes that touched it and gave them the ability to use tools that were first used as weapons that allowed them to kill pigs to eat for super and to kill other monkeys in fights for water that ape was man an enigmatic start for an enigmatic film br br after the fast forward that leaves the movie at the present days we see a magnificent dance of spaceships at the sound of strauss the rest of the movie is about how tools got control of man the strange artifact appears once again to evolve man to his final stage the br br at 1968 the year this movie was released only astronauts had idea of what was out there in space after this movie that changed it's took 7 years to be explored the special effects are incredible they are completely realistic even today br br the directing along with excellent taste in music good acting and the fantastic filmography makes it an epic br br the plot with its vision of the year 2001 and the evolution of man tools with an ai with the end makes it the trip our lives br br if you have never seen this movie see it don't be scared with the lack of dialog sit back and enjoy it's a symphony of evolution it's terrific Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854357838630676 Review: this move is absolutely most certainly one of the greatest films of its or any other genre kubrick is not only one of the greatest directors of all time but his entire filmography should be put into a time capsule and can never be forgotten 2001 a space odyssey is a journey unlike anything i have ever seen on the screen kubrick is one of the few directors that can draw you in and keep you captivated from beginning to end even with the absence of extended dialogue or plot development just with visuals along 2001 is able to present a picture of the future that is both sublime and horrifying 10 out of 10 no doubt for my money it doesn't get much better than 2001 a space now the sequel 2010 that's a different story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443760514259338 Review: dear readers 2001 a space odyssey is kubrick at his best although i really can't say that as space odyssey is his only film i've ever watched but still it's a good film strange but good br br the movie is in three acts much like the novel which is since the author wrote the screenplay anyhow we first start out with the simple yet spectacular opening with also blaring on the speakers then comes the boring beyond belief of man' sequence then there's the odd of the sequence on the moon played to blue finally things get good with the spaceship scenes and hal going berserk and killing people after that things die down and we have the the sequence which was way too long and the ultra strange ending even though 2001 a space odyssey is a good film it's not star wars stargate terminator or the abyss but it rocks my compliments to the chef mr kubrick br br signed the constant dvd collector Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855002760887146 Review: rented this out from my local because it was the only new british film available this week never heard of the film maker before or his other films thank you imdb about time some one made a good young british comedy that didn't star hugh grant or forty something's the story is a morality tale but never preachy throughly enjoyable from a young and fresh faced cast luke cameo was surprisingly very good but then he did surprise me with his excellent performance in loved the colour especially in the night club sequences great music and a truly original voice at work here nine out of ten and well worth the rental charge Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697572588920593 Review: being a big fan of stanley kubrick's clockwork orange there was of course no question about it that i had to see this one however i put it off far too long because some of my friends discarded it with comments like extremely boring or nothing happened a complete waste of time but when i saw images on the internet of the mysterious black monolith i was allowed to see a glimpse of the exquisite experience that is 2001 a space odyssey there was no doubt in my mind that i was going to rent that movie the same evening br br it turned out to be the greatest visual experience of my life of course watching a very good painting or picture can be wonderful but watching a movie constructed with the same kind of in every frame adds a whole new dimension to it my god i like my friends a lot but it's a pity that i can't share with them the very thing that makes my heart jump up with excitement and makes my spirit fly like a bird in the sky that thing my friends is beauty as this film goes to show beauty is terribly underrated in our advanced intellectually shallow consumer driven fast food western societies that doesn't mean however that i reject these fast paced societies or that i look down on them and neither does kubrick but only that they can be so much more if only people would stop for a moment and take a little time to absorb the sheer beauty of the world we live in and what better opportunity is there to do this then by slowing down to the elegant pace of this film and to let yourself be taken to that place between waking and dreaming br br when we go to this place it is possible to get a so called natural high it is something that our spirit can do whenever we meet pure and boundless beauty and never in my life has this natural high or spiritual orgasm as it is called by some or by others been more intense yes it's more intense than a regular orgasm several times more intense actually many religions have claimed that this particular feeling proves that they are right are they right for me a straight answer to such a question would only detract from the impenetrable mesmerizing mystery of the universe in my opinion the film tries to convey the same mystery through the depiction of the black monolith and by stating the following about it except for a single very powerful radio aimed at jupiter the four million year old black monolith has remained completely inert its origin and purpose are still a total mystery the trance that bowman experiences is the same thing i experience when watching those gorgeous visuals br br i can imagine that mystery can be frustrating for those who need straight fast food answers to big questions but instead of giving us comfort we are constantly irritated by the awareness of the that are contained in these answers the doubt and discomfort that is subsequently caused will make us point to our deeper intellectual activity as the source of all this trouble while in fact we only have our easy answers to blame but this film shows us that when fast statements give rise to nothing but doubt we can always rely on phenomena to make some sense out of the world from the moment you realize that beauty is something that can only really be presented to us as a phenomenon and never as a thing in itself the mysterious black monolith is no longer disturbing frightening or irritating but instead becomes fascinating enchanting and maybe even comforting we don't need an answer to what's really out there to be in touch with one of the greatest forces in our lives when we are able to let mystery be what it is to embrace it even we can finally bring our souls to rest i am pretty sure though that a film that contains so much beauty and so much philosophical and artistic depth can never really be surpassed especially now that the greatest director who ever lived is no longer with us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9643626809120178 Review: not only unique for its time but one of the greatest science fiction films of all time made without cgi on a very lean budget in today's adjusted figures stanley kubrick made this film without the high shooting ratio he normally has stanley kubrick is without doubt the greatest director in history thus far br br this film was cut from five hours to two hours and twenty minutes and the art direction was superb br br stanley kubrick and the great c clarke collaborated to write this time less classic br br aliens a special message on earth at the dawn of human kind and one on the moon which modern man finds br br finally humans accompanied by the most advanced computer ever made set of to jupiter the find the next monumental message which turns out to be a gateway br br any one who studied film and or wishes to be a part of the film industry or just enjoy great films must experience this film br br if you don't like it then you belong to bollywood or your a true aussie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833032488822937 Review: a film first and foremost should be good storytelling it should be entertaining and entertaining doesn't necessarily mean laughs and it doesn't necessarily mean light it basically means you're not bored while watching it br br as brilliant as 2001 may be it is a difficult film to watch especially for the current video game playing generation its slow pace and the sometimes intolerable amount of time it takes for an actor to perform a single action e g the attempt to rescue the crew member floating in space will stretch your patience on the other hand the cinematography is brilliant the film cleverly directed the ending thought provoking and the score the score is chilling especially as the crew in the approaches the artifact on the moon boy i had goose bumps big time this doesn't happen often when i watch films and is a testament to kubrick's directing skills br br it is considered a classic and many people consider it the best science fiction film of all time that alone is a good reason to watch it if you haven't done so yet however just because everybody else thinks it's a brilliant film doesn't mean you have to force yourself to like it you either will like it or you won't perhaps the slow pace isn't such a bad thing after all directing your attention to something rather static and slow paced for 2 1 2 hours might teach you a lesson it will certainly be a different experience to all these fast moving fast paced images we are subjected to these days whether commercials music videos or video games br br i myself think it's a memorable film but not one i'm eager to watch again anytime soon unless i'm in a particular mood for slow paced films br br hence 7 stars out of 10 from me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9084218144416809 Review: there is really no way to compare this motion picture to any other movie because no one has ever made anything like it and no one ever will and it really should be seen in a theater to be fully appreciated at the very least it deserves to be seen with a great sound system br br i saw this movie on the day it opened in 1968 my senior year in high school i went because i like science fiction and wanted to see a space movie remember this film was made before the first moon landing br br there we sat waiting for it to begin but surprise there was no cartoon no coming attractions the theater owner at the cooper theatre for some reason chose to play the star banner with the lights still up so we all stood never did that at a movie before or since and then sat down again as it ended then the theatre went completely dark and the strange began with the blank screen barely visible br br the ended and my seat began to as the blue screen with the mgm lion appeared along with the first deep bass notes and then my senses were overwhelmed hearing also for the first time in my life the ride had just begun br br i highly recommend you watch this opening this film in a dark room with your turned up as high as possible to get the effect i felt in that theatre of course it took quite awhile before we got to outer space and the movie that followed was anything but a science fiction movie came a good thing highly under rated and unused these days and we all looked at each other in wonder caught our breath and then the ride wilder than before br br i saw it 7 more times within the next year always in a real full size theater like all theaters were before i might have been high once but i didn't go to see it again and again because i was tripping i went because i knew i was seeing a work of art it was so damn beautiful the sound that you could feel in your bones followed by terrifying silence the sights and unimaginable the affection for hal turning to terror and of course wtf was kubrick really trying to get across to me years and years and many more viewings later i understand it as well i think as i ever will read someone else's comments if you're looking for someone to explain it to you or search around the web you'll find explanations that's not my purpose in writing these comments br br what i hope to do is encourage you to watch it patiently enjoy it's beauty the way you would enjoy watching a sunset while listening to the most beautiful music you know of e g ballet suite or the blue savor it like you would a wonderful meal it like a fine wine look and listen for the clues and the hidden symbols that are there and then draw your own conclusions stanley kubrick wanted to share some things with you that he found beautiful and he wanted you to think about where you a human came from and where you're headed br br if that's too much work for your brain and you can't see and hear and ponder the beauty and mystery of kubrick's film then pardon my but your life is about as meaningful as that of a or a pre monolith ape if you want mindless escape this isn't for you br br but if you like in music mysteries and sensuality and can have an open mind this film will add something to your life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670727849006653 Review: 2001 a space odyssey is set in 2001 and the main character is hal a computer that's right a computer who talks and thinks entirely on its own this was made in 1968 and to think by 2001 it would be conceivable that computers would talk is a joke if this was in a talking computer that had emotions and made its own decisions would be considered just as moronic as this there is nothing in this film that provokes any kind of emotion it provokes two reactions and one is called sleep it starts with nothing but a pitch black shot for well over two minutes then the first shot we see that has some kind of lighting is the dawn of man sequence so if it's in chronological order the prior to this is the birth of the world br br during the dawn of man sequence out of no where a huge monolith comes out of the ground from the sky we'll never know where it comes from but for one reason or another it's there the monkeys go t once they find this monolith that only man could have made but that's the man hasn't evolved yet so who made it and where did it come from what is its purpose the monkeys find a tool the monkeys use bones to fight an opposing group of monkeys the monkeys with the weapons are now the dominating group because they have used their mind to gain an advantage the more advanced monkeys and more importantly smarter and more innovative monkeys are the dominate group as they have taken over the watering hole br br we quickly jump into space millions of years later where we see a bunch of spaceships floating around to classical music we can see the earth the moon the sun the universe and for a film made in 1968 the visual effects are stunning but outdated the score is legendary the cinematography is spectacular the editing is atrocious there are countless shots of looking space ships floating in outer space for what feels like an infinite amount of time once we board the ship there isn't much to talk about for the next hour kubrick shows various shots of life in outer space kubrick shows us the life of an astronaut which is very boring and we completely get the message the spaceships interior and exterior are and outdated looking remember what the first cell phone looked like me neither but that's what the future looks like in 2001 all the characters have clothes and that resemble 1968 the chairs are decorated in bright red colors and oddly shaped because we all know in the future we're going to be sitting in weird looking chairs the computer screens are hideous looking and this is obviously prior to because the clarity is atrocious all the tv sets look like they're from 1968 so it's not all that futuristic like all films set more than 20 years in advance they look terrible and unconvincing just because this is kubrick we shouldn't say well that's how you would think it looks no i wouldn't just like i wouldn't think a computer would be talking to me in the year it's not going to happen and if someone made a film right now set 30 years in time and had a talking self thinking computer i would laugh at the stupidity of it just like i did with 2001 br br hal is the person i just called him a person hal is a computer but he has more life than any of the muted characters in the film and he actually thinks he's alive hal is the only thing that's lively and he sees the humans as his maintenance men taking care of him while he does all the work hal reads the lips of one of the very few conversations between dave and frank and he sees that they are planning to turn him off this is where the only dramatic part of the film enters an ensuing battle between a red light and a guy in a spaceship trying to get into the bigger spaceship oh the drama once hal thinks he has the upper hand dave makes his way back into the spaceship proving mans ingenuity dave proceeds to hal hal pleads for his life as he slowly fades away which like everything else seems to take forever br br the final act is just as tedious as the first two once again the monolith that the apes found appears at the end it comes out of nowhere again then an infant is born in a like shield overlooking the earth from space what is kubrick saying is it about transformation dave to an infant is man evolving again is kubrick saying this is the end of man and the start whatever that alien looking thing is maybe i'm going crazy trying figure out what this crazy director is trying to say but the more i think about the more the beginning and the ending make sense there are so many questions left unanswered especially for the purpose of the monolith if you can make it through the film it should spark some thought br br in the end the film struggles with getting to where it wants go the first act and the third acts are strong but the second act meanders around in one place for what seems like eternity there is some intriguing stuff in the film that will provoke some thought if you give it a chance once the start of the film makes sense the ending works much better even if you still don't what kubrick is trying to say which i don't Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3802202641963959 Review: 2001 a space odyssey br br is it a sermon an account of the history of mankind an exploration of man's futile attempts to advance technology only to have technology destroy him is it about the fragile balance of time and space a lesson in evolution or is it just a spectacular effects show a film kubrick made only to show us the possibilities of the motion picture and present to us the truth that images are exceedingly more powerful than words br br 2001 a space odyssey is all of these things one of the most films ever created it's almost more fun to and discuss the ambiguous plot design and events of the film than it is to actually watch but it's left open to discussion intentionally if kubrick had explained the meaning to his wondrous 1968 classic ranked 22 on list of the greatest 100 films ever made my personal 21st favorite and nominated for 4 academy awards director original screenplay art direction and visual effects which it won for it would have lost half its fascination all of its complexity and a good portion of its cinematic worth we would only be left with the technical ingenuity which in itself is worth praising br br because every shot is worth taking the time to look and there is plenty of time 2001 is very and also coolly distant detached the emotional and slow pace pay perfect tribute however to the unique visual experience 2001 begins with ape ancestors who from of the planet to hunters and after discovering a giant monolith in the midst of their desert home then in one of motion picture most inspired jump cut edits as a bone is tossed into the air and becomes a satellite jumping forward a couple thousand years into space where astronauts have discovered a similar object on the moon and next the film following a crew of space mission as they follow the signal through space accompanied by their computer hal who attempts to sabotage the shuttle and kill the crew before finally the lone survivor is launched through space and time in a of drug induced colors that probably gave hippies an shock back in the day to grow old die and be reborn a star child whew br br this pacing and emotional is also in sharp contrast with the film's most ironic scene the destruction of hal as the crew's final shuts the machine down bathed in the holy aura of red light kubrick has always used as a repeat motif hal singing a lovely tune it is a strangely emotional experience and it's all genius br br other notable aspects of kubrick's masterpiece is the memorable voice of hal a calm somehow sinister douglas rain the minimal use of dialogue kubrick was wisely trusting of his images to propel the film giving only banal lines to his actors the most famous being open the pod bay doors hal dancing around in orbit to unorthodox music and that first awe inspiring shot of earth slowly revealing the of the sun in front of it played to the sound of blasting triumphant horns br br 2001 shall always remain a mystery and will forever be a testament to the cinema's strongest point visuals are more powerful than writing it's all from one of film most legendary and best directors whose unique vision was always his own 10 10 br br open the pod bay doors hal 2001 a space odyssey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9905215501785278 Review: spoilers ahead br br 2001 a space odyssey is without a doubt the most challenging and successful film by the late stanley kubrick this is not a film that you watch in order to be entertained or amused instead it provides you with a banquet of food for thought images that linger in the mind's eye long after the movie itself is over it is a film that you could on br br the film intentionally offers us more questions then it can answer it is made to puzzle and but leaves the viewer nevertheless with a sense of awe and reverence that is allowing that he has engaged himself in the process of viewing it enjoyment of this film requires some effort on the viewers part the questions that it does pose are large and ominous concerning the genesis and destiny of the human race it's ultimate place in the cosmic design and the existence or lack of some creative intelligence behind the structure of the universe itself br br the first of the films four gives us a distinct view of the species past we see our distant ancestors half ape half human in a state of near starvation the climate has destroyed most of the plant life and the vegetarian beasts are near starvation an extra object a perfectly smooth and black monolith appears and the animals are simultaneously inspired by it's presence to tool making and violence they are transformed overnight into and when two tribes encounter each other near a water source the tribe that has developed tool making capacity as well as destroys the neighboring tribe the new chief of the winning tribe by the first of technology throws the bone that he used as a weapon in the air we see the bone transformed into a floating satellite which contains nuclear weapons we soon learn that the world is torn apart by nuclear paranoia the characteristics inspired by the appearance that once helped us to survive now threaten our very existence br br once again humanity is in crisis once again the presence represented by the black monolith will step in to aid humanity in the next step in it's development on an exploration of the moon a monolith identical to the earlier one we have seen is discovered the governments of the world normally mortal enemies have come together in secret to discuss the implications a mission is arranged the monument has been engaged in some kind of radio communication with jupiter a few men will travel to the destination of the most of them will for most of the time be kept in a state of suspended animation the pilot of the spacecraft will be hal a super computer who has been programmed to imitate all of the traits of human beings br br the film has many outstanding sequences as usual for kubrick the use of classical music is outstanding most memorable are blue and also particularly appropriate given the film's theme of ordinary consciousness the cinematography is particularly excellent as well after a single viewing the film's final 30 minutes will haunt you for the rest of your life br br the character of hal is the most important from the view of the film's central thesis in imitating all the characteristics of human beings he comes to have their negative traits as well the paranoia he develops which almost leads to the s ruin is an exact mirror of the paranoia that has allowed the political situation back on earth to reach a point of desperate crisis the film suggests that these are the traits that we must leave behind if we are to proceed to the next phase in our evolution br br the architecture of the film is also meaningful the designs of many of the spacecraft are intended to suggest organs and the process of birth and rebirth the central motif of the movie the ending of 2001 is the most spectacular and triumphant ever filmed br br this movie takes a view of life similar to that presented in the poetry of william butler and james joyce's novel wake it a pattern to history and human evolution that is yet progressive repeating the same events at large intervals yet with the human race as developing according to the will of a being with a larger purpose in mind though we never learn what this purpose is the film assures us that the human race is not meant for failure it's destiny is grand beyond it's capacity to imagine it continues to amaze me that in spite of this film many people continue to regard kubrick as a br br this is a religious film not in the conventional sense of to any specific creed but because of it's of wonder at the vast panorama of existence and it's involvement with the deepest and most vital questions of purpose and truth br br in the hands of any other director this would all be perhaps a little too much hollywood's view of life is too usually to the grandeur and intensity of a vision such as this one but kubrick was a visionary he directs with utter confidence not only that he can handle material of this kind but that he is the only one to do it the process of making this film used all of his creative resources the writing partnership with arthur c clarke is the most in cinematic history kubrick had to invent some of the special effects that were used in the movie's astounding climax the resources to bring his vision to life did not exist at the time so he brought them into existence br br 2001 is a absolutely unique movie experience those who miss out on it do so at the detriment of their own intellectual and imaginative Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784375429153442 Review: this movie is not just good its amazing besides providing us with good performances original plot fantastic special effects thoughtful messages and a lot more it was an until then completely unseen world to the public this is the first sci fi movie that takes us out into the unknown space of our galaxy with such splendid effects and mind bursting reality that the audience is left without words i am only 16 years old and therefore i was raised into a world of modern effects and 3d animations in the movies but nonetheless i was really and i mean completely blown away by the quality of these effects even after almost 40 years the visual effects was just one of the merits of this movie the camera was in true kubrick style amazing and enchanting it feels like you are consumed by the screen and sucked into this surreal world especially in the round control room or whatever you call it the effects the camera and the sheer size of this movie caught me of my guards even though i had seen the rating before i bought it but this movie has more to it than this the meaning of this movie can also be interpreted as you wish yourself even though i think there are some clear points concerning humanity also true kubrick style how humanity on top of its evolution is just maintenance on board and therefore not needed by the computer one of tools how we in space appear like babies learning to walk once more losing control of our tools in zero gravity breathing through equipment as fish out of water on the peak of evolution we set out into the never ending adventure as simple many might think that the length and slow pace of this movie is boring ridicules or just a waste of time but before you can jump to those conclusions think about why kubrick spends time with calm music and a spaceship in the middle of space for several minutes this is to illustrate the beauty of it beauty beauty is in many cases not granted the rightful respect by viewers kubrick wants to show us beauty and if we do not succumb to it and relax we can not enjoy this film as it was intended this is not an ordinary movie we can not just sit and watch as we can with some other movies this requires time thoughts and above all commitment and feelings to watch all of this together makes this one of the greatest achievements in the world of moving pictures 10 10 let me know if you agree with me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719799757003784 Review: i'm always surprised given that the famous title track of 2001 is called also that nobody nobody i've read anyway has noted the parallels between the movie and famous work also the idea of man's rebirth into a star child an infant form of an indescribably more advanced being is an explicit part of n 's there is a prominent passage called on how a camel becomes a lion and a lion becomes a child in which n describes the first incarnation of the as a child both the side of man the camel always asking to bear more weight and the brutish will to power side of man the lion the fact that the song plays during the star child sequence can hardly be coincidence and also said that man is a rope tied between beasts and the the structure of the movie fits that description a brief history of man as beast until we become truly man by weapons and acquiring reason then a long sequence about man the rope as it were and then a brief glimpse of the the of how these transformations occurred and the suggestion that an external force caused them is also in he makes it pretty clear that he doesn't have a clue how people are going to be able to these changes themselves and suggests that we will have to depend on an outsider to show us how to go under psychedelic sequence at the near end could be seen as kubrick's best 1960's style attempt at depicting the mystical going under br br i know these parallels are pretty broad and almost certainly have been noted elsewhere despite the fact that i have not personally seen it but i just wanted to mention them if for no other reason than to try to the myth that was ultimately a gloomy philosopher few people find the ending of 2001 to be gloomy and it is in my opinion explicitly and the case could certainly be made that 2001 is above all a dramatization of updated for the modern age feel free to disregard the outright of my tying everything to Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5295170545578003 Review: like a circle around the human condition 2001 starts at the beginning skips the middle and proceeds to the ending right back where we started noting the weakness of words compared to image s kubrick wisely with dialogue preferring the power and essence of the scenery and allowing the intelligence of the audience to do the or not depending on the audience br br a monolith in cinematic history 2001 is a high water mark of direction execution and achievement if one considers the ambition of the film a film about everything and the measure of success the film achieved to that end a very sound argument for this being the greatest of all films can be made br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618580341339111 Review: a brit rom com one to watch if you can get your hands on a copy quirky and often surprising this is not the best of films kiss kiss bang bang is by far the funniest though it does have a unique charm well written the story veers off into a few dead ends but mostly surfaces with a new plot high you know from the start how it's going to end but when it comes it is honest and very open ended a realistic and credible ending the end seemed like a beginning enjoyable and left me wanting more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9729148745536804 Review: a space odyssey is a supremely intriguing space travel journey with a profound look at future it is one of the very few great films of our times it gives us something to think talk and argue it wonders about our importance in the universe and our imagination and curiosity it inspires us to dig for insights br br as a science fiction fantasy it is one of the most original films ever made kubrick's camera dances to the blue with planets floating through the light years it's an experience in the poetry of motion a rich statement to the power of cinema br br but 2001 reveals that it's not really a science fiction film after all it's instead a philosophical enigma a magnificent meditation on man's place in the grand scheme of things and a quest to understand ourselves by knowing all else br br 2001 is a unique film about man's evolution told in almost subliminal terms the people in this classic science fiction epic hardly matter kubrick relates a chronology in images of mountains the desert the technology the space capsule the computer named hal who is more interesting than the humans and the time warp the final landing scene is the very hallmark of cinematic genius br br as a terror story too it is a towering achievement not on the same scream inducing level as hitchcock's psycho but in an innocent and far more haunting way the film uses invisible but powerful forces to manipulate the plot but perhaps the most overwhelming one is the picture's vision of man in kubrick's fantasy the golden age of man was a neglected instant between a man at discovering the first weapon and a nuclear powered spaceship floating in a graceful orbit around the earth man has indeed evolved br br as a spectacle 2001 assaults the mind eye and ear with stimulating images and suggestions we are surrounded by a totally believable futuristic environment the film is filled with brilliant sequences and extraordinary moments the first interesting minutes in which the story of the apes is told visually without a single line of dialog the zero gravity toilet with its great list of instructions the defying gravity by walking the walls calmly upside down the frightening moment when we realize that hal is reading the astronauts lips the magical of sun moon and earth the returning home to charm the br br 2001 is filled with poetic imagery the view of the sun rising over the earth the tossing of the bone into the air in slow motion the slow images of the giant spaceship revolving in a cosmic ballet br br 2001 is also a work of great visual it allows us to view more than the mystery of existence and destiny implicit in every man its end troubles many viewers as they demand clarity where there can only be mystery they insist upon an answer where there can only be a question every viewer had a different explanation of the mysterious end of kubrick's but for those who can accept mysticism the climax is deeply moving Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852035045623779 Review: self awakening is the theme of 2001 a space odyssey a process that unfolds along a space time we see our past and we a cosmic future the powers of thus become the doors of perception in our ongoing collective journey br br from this perspective a conventional plot seems superfluous our frenzied conflicts and self important dialogue are consumed in change and are irrelevant in a that is vast beyond comprehension it's a tough lesson for a vain and aggressive species not surprising then that some of us and puff about the film's and minimal story for perceptive viewers the is an inspirational sense of wonder and awe br br in this film which is mostly visual symbols guide our circles and arcs represent nature right angles represent conscious intelligence some people think the sleek black monolith is a von probe maybe without doubt the monolith is a visual metaphor for an extraterrestrial intelligence whose physical form is never shown mystery is more profound than explanation br br 2001 is unique among films in content and scope the cinematography is out of this world the special and visual effects are breathtaking and the classical music is sublime i rarely use the word masterpiece to describe a movie but stanley kubrick's 2001 a space odyssey is art in the highest sense like leonardo da mona lisa or vincent van the night Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9358491897583008 Review: this movie is certainly one of the greatest films ever made it is a story told in a steady pace told mostly not by words but by cinematic means of expression perfect blend of spectacular special effects and classical music bring to life creations of human imagination in both realistic and way the story itself is quite simple at a first glance as the title implies there is an archetypal journey a motive repeated for thousands of years this motive was always used not only to depict a trip in space and time and beyond but also had rich meaning the film is a contemplation of most exciting eternal questions it is not just an odyssey of a person it is an odyssey of our species the film is great by itself yet in my case the impression from it will always be with that from the book i've read it at the age of 10 really not thinking about problems like 'what is the relationship between evolution of and development of human but the impression was great enough to make me fall for entire genre of science fiction br br the day i learned got only special effects oscar and was not even nominated for the best picture was the day when completely became two words meaning nothing to me Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7299257516860962 Review: i write this review just after hearing of stanley kubrick's death it's a great loss and i write about 2001 a space odyssey because i feel it is the consummate kubrick film the one he will be most remembered for it is a picture like no other not only science fiction but changing the way films are it was probably america's first film and has inspired the likes of george lucas and countless other writers and directors br br aside from its visual greatness the reason the film so much discussion and analysis is because so many people have so many different interpretations of it kubrick and arthur c clarke his co writer had a vision but we have never really found out what was going through their minds of course the skinny on its is how technology of the future will take over humanity and decide the course of our lives unless we are careful ending is one of hope a version of our rebirth through the star child's flight back to earth it is meaningless to many but discerning will understand br br although 2001 does not have the wicked dark humor of dr strangelove or clockwork orange or contain strong eccentric characters that filled his earlier works like paths of glory or i still feel he would've liked to be remembered most for this if anything hal will be his most memorable character dangerous murderous and artificial it was a half decade in the making at a time when hollywood was still churning out dull musicals and just waking up to the new wave of french and italian cinema kubrick was a maverick director who made great films on his own terms his own time and for everyone else to marvel at he will be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95135498046875 Review: i spent many a sleepless night after watching 2001 not only because of the psychological horror of which 2001 is a masterpiece but also because of the way it brought me a restless soul some clarity to the way i observe the universe it changed my way of thinking in a very profound way and after reading the novel by arthur c clarke i found myself once again inspired a writer as i am by the level of imagination br br the space odyssey is not something one can just go and see one has to be ready for it or it cannot be understood in fact i don't think it can be understood at all at least not all of it at once it is a philosophical journey to the infinite and beyond a masterpiece of it's genre and still after 32 years technically quite impressive all the way to the powerful musical soundtrack featuring by richard strauss and by strauss br br take all the time you want but eventually you are going to have to see this film if it can bring some order and understanding to the universe of a struggling artist like me it can certainly do it for you as well br br or maybe i'm just plain crazy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9339149594306946 Review: a review i have put off for far too long br br bluntly 2001 is one of the best science fiction films made to date if not the very best stanley kubrick was a genius of a film maker and this is one of his very best works and although it is misunderstood by many and respectively underrated it is considered one of the best films of all time and i'll have to agree back in 1968 no one had done anything like this before and no one has since it was a marvel of a special effects breakthrough back then and seeing how the effects hold up today it is no wonder as to why the film still looks marvelous after almost forty years take note cgi people through the use of large and realistic lighting kubrick created some of the best special effects ever put on celluloid this aspect alone almost single handedly created the chilling void of the space atmosphere which is also attributed to the music and realistic sound effects i can't think of another film where you can't here anything in space like it is in reality not only is the absence of sound effects in space realistic it is used cleverly as a tool to establish mood and it works flawlessly br br aside from the magnificent display of ingenious special effects there are other factors that play a part in establishing the feel of the film the music played all classical compliment what the eyes are seeing and make you feel the significance of man's journey through his evolution from ape to space traveler br br the story while seemingly simple is profound several mysterious black are discovered and basically trigger certain events integral to the film what are they where did they come from what do they do these are all questions one asks oneself while watching the story develop and is asked to find his own way while most come away with a general idea of what took place in the story each individual will have to decide what it means to them any way one decides to answer these question results in profound solutions it's not left entirely up to interpretation but in some aspects it is experience it for more the end result is quite chilling no matter your personal solution br br while it is a long film and sometimes slows down it has to be in order to accurately portray the journey of man it's not a subject that would have well in a shorter film faster paced feature those with short attention spans need not apply br br last but not least is the epitome of a antagonist hal the computer never has a machine held such a chilling screen presence which reminds me for a film with such profound ambition and execution there is surprisingly little dialogue another sign of kubrick's genius br br all in all one of the best films made to date and one of the very best science fiction films made a personal favorite everyone must see this film at least once br br very highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995069146156311 Review: instead of writing a paragraph i'll give four good reasons why 2001 is the greatest cinema experience of all time 1 it is a visual odyssey that could only be told on the big screen the special effects that won kubrick his only oscar are the most stunning effects before that age of jurassic park and they allow kubrick to give an accurate or at least are the most accurate depiction of space travel to date the silence that fills the space scenes not only serves its purpose as accurate science but also adds to the mood of the film to be discussed in a later point with hal the fact that kubrick shot the moon scenes before the apollo landing is a gutsy yet fulfilling move many have said that upon its original release it was a favorite trip movie i can think of no other movie that has such amazing visuals for its time and even of all time sorry phantom menace fans 2 kubrick's directing style is terrific as in all his films kubrick likes to use his camera as means to delve into the psychology of his characters and plots his camera is not as mobile as other greats such as scorsese but instead sits and watches the narrative unfold faces are the key element of a kubrick film like classic movies such as m and touch of evil kubrick focuses on the characters' faces to give the audience a psychological view point even he uses extreme close ups of glowing red eye to show the coldness and determination of the villain i could go on but in summation kubrick is at the of his style 3 hal is one of the most villainous characters in film history i whole heartedly agree with the late gene opinion of hal most of this film takes place in space through the use of silence and the darkness of space itself a mood of isolation is created dave and his are isolated between earth and jupiter with nowhere to escape combine this mood with the cold calculated actions of hal and you have the most fearful villain imaginable i still although having see this film several times feel my chest in a particular scene 4 the controversial ending of 2001 always turns people away from this film instead of trying to give my opinion of the what it means and what my idea of meaning in general is i'd like to discuss the fact that the ending serves to leave the movie open ended kubrick has stated that he to make 2001 open for discussion he left its meaning in the hands of the viewer by respecting the audience's intelligence kubrick allowed his movie to be the beginning not the end of a meaningful discussion on man's past present and future the beauty of 2001 is that the ending need not mean anything deep it can just be a purely plot driven explanation and the entire movie can be viewed as an entertaining journey through space no other movie save the great citizen kane leaves itself open to discussion like 2001 it is truly meant to be a surreal journey that involves not only the eye but the mind instead of waiting in long lines for the phantom menace rent a widescreen edition of 2001 and enjoy the greatest cinematic experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831626415252686 Review: for all those bewildered by the length and pace of this film like why does he show spaceships for like 15 minutes here's a word you might want to think about br br beauty br br beauty is an under rated concept sure you'll often see nice photography and so on in films but when did you last see a film that contains beauty purely for the sake of it there is a weird belief among that anything which is not plot or character related must be removed this is depressing hogwash there is nothing wrong with creating a beautiful sequence that has nothing to do with the film's plot a director can show 15 minutes of spaceships for no reason than that they are beautiful and it is neither illegal nor evil to do so br br requires you to watch in a different way than you normally watch films it requires you to relax it requires you to experience strange and beautiful images without feeling guilty that there is no complex plot or detailed characterization don't get me wrong plots and characters are good but they're not the be all and end all of everything there are different kinds of film and to enjoy you must tune your brain to a different and succumb to the pleasure of beauty pure beauty by the banal conventions of everyday films br br all art is quite useless oscar wilde Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8601332902908325 Review: sometimes reading the user comments on imdb fills me with despair for the species for anybody to dismiss 2001 a space odyssey as boring they must have no interest in science technology philosophy history or the art of film making finally i understand why most hollywood productions are so shallow and vacuous they understand their audience br br thankfully those that cannot appreciate kubrick's accomplishment are still a minority most viewers are able to see the intelligence and sheer that went into the making of this epic this is the film that put the science in science fiction and its depiction of space travel and future remains unsurpassed to this day it was so far ahead of its time that humanity still hasn't caught up br br 2001 is primarily a technical film the reason it is slow and filled with is because the aim was to realistically the future of technology and the past in the awe inspiring opening scenes the film's greatest strength is in the details remember that when this film was made man still hadn't made it out to the moon but there it is in 2001 and that's just the start of the journey to create such an incredibly detailed vision of the future that 35 years later it is still the best we have is beyond belief i still can't work out how some of the shots were done the film's only notable mistake was the optimism with which it predicted technological and social development it is our shame that the year 2001 did not look like the film 2001 not kubrick's br br besides the incredible special effects camera work and set design kubrick also presents the viewer with a lot of food for thought about what it means to be human and where the human race is going yes the ending is weird and hard to comprehend but that's the nature of the future kubrick and clarke have started the task of it now it's up to the audience to continue there's no neat resolution no definitive full stop because then the audience could stop thinking after the final reel i know that's what most audiences seem to want these days but kubrick isn't going to let us off so lightly br br i'm glad to see that this film is in the imdb top 100 films and only wish that it were even higher stanley kubrick is one of the very finest film makers the world has known and 2001 his finest accomplishment 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9945834279060364 Review: frank sinatra starred in this odd little short from rko that is now in the public domain the film came out at about the same time the war ended and is a nice plea for religious tolerance br br the film begins with sinatra on stage singing after leaving the stage he walks out into the alley and finds a group of kids picking on another because of his religion instead of yelling at the boys or helping them for that matter sinatra delivers a nice lesson on religious and prejudice with fascism the kids seem to get the lesson but then out of the blue sinatra begins singing a song that frankly get it kids would have hated he had a lovely voice but unfortunately i think this detracted from the excellent message he gave to the kids about tolerance it's a case of a good message with too much singing even if the guy singing is frank sinatra it's also an interesting curio a nice historical piece that is often overlooked plus it's quite touching even if it seems a bit schmaltzy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9447603225708008 Review: inherited this from my dvd collection when he left with my best friend enough said watched it one night when there was nothing on the telly nothing new there then and got a very pleasant surprise very british you no hardly any budget no faces you know or have even seen before the accents were a bit thick for my liking but after a worrying start a bit too close to home in my case it began to grow on me apart from the some unnecessary cutting that really didn't add anything i found the film throughly uplifting very real natural performances throughout left me wanting more from an ending that came suddenly too soon highly recommended Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7991620898246765 Review: this short subject gathered kudos from all kinds of places for its plea for religious br br after a session at a recording studio frank sinatra leaves and comes upon a group of kids beating up on another because he was jewish he them as only an american icon could about the meaning of prejudice and what we had just fought for against the nazis the meaning could not be clearer br br both songs from this short subject were recorded and sold big for columbia records if you are but a dream and the song written for the film the house i live in the latter is one of the best songs about an idealized version of america we'd all like to strive for br br sinatra in fact recorded the house i live in again during the sixties for a joint album he did for his reprise record label the album is now a rarity and it shouldn't be his collaborators were bing crosby and fred and his with the orchestra conducted by nelson riddle br br axel was sinatra's primary music conductor and during the forties when he died that position eventually fell to nelson riddle does the for the short and the columbia record riddle for the reprise record br br sinatra aficionados and others should listen to both back to back and compare and catch this worthwhile film whenever it is shown Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704316258430481 Review: it's sometimes difficult to watch such self message films from an earlier seemingly simpler era without a certain degree of cynicism the issue of racism and religious tolerance is one that has been into us from an early age and as we've grown teachers and authority figures have sought out less blatant yet equally effective means of getting the message across 'the house i live in 1945 ' is about as unsubtle as message films come and frank sinatra seems to be treating his audience like a child – indeed perhaps this was the point as the short was no doubt intended primarily to influence younger film goers even so i found myself curiously affected when sinatra launched into that sincere patriotic speech about what it really means to be an and i'm not even an american released just two months after the end of wwii director leroy greeted war weary audiences with a message of tolerance and above all else hope the music ain't bad either br br fresh faced frank sinatra – already a star but not yet the superstar he'd become – opens the film in a recording studio out if you are but a dream with a full orchestral accompaniment when between songs frank goes outside for a he observes a large group of kids bullying a young jewish boy their taunts provoked purely by his differing religion ol' blue eyes quickly puts a stop to this childish behaviour delicately the bullies nazi werewolves and their irrational prejudice he then and good lectures the group on the plain silliness of racial and religious discrimination them that every american culture however it differs from our own is still american at unless of course you're one of those bloody there's a hint of hypocrisy in for racial tolerance while presenting one nation as the collective enemy though you could hardly blame hollywood for being less than enthusiastic about the plight of the japanese in 1945 br br sinatra drives his point home with a wonderfully heartwarming rendition of the house i live in which was written in 1943 by abel when the songwriter first heard the song on film he was furious that the filmmakers had completely three of his verses which he considered crucial to the message these were most likely due to time but understandably didn't take too kindly to them and reportedly had to be from the cinema when it was first released 'the house i live was deemed such an important short film that it won a golden globe for best film for promoting international good will and a oscar for all involved in 2007 it was judged to be culturally historically or aesthetically significant and added to the library of national film which is how i came to hear of it while its approach may seem a little hokey sixty years later this film remains quite watchable thanks to a young fella named frank sinatra Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9615983366966248 Review: an rko short subject br br a group of rowdy little bullies are given a lesson in tolerance by frank sinatra who compares america to the house i live in br br this little film delivers a pertinent message about the evils of prejudice bias sinatra is an absolute natural in front of the camera intense sincere he is the perfect for the values here br br sinatra sings house i live in ' by lewis allan earl robinson this fine tune with a solid pro american message is being given something of a comeback since the horrendous events of september 11 2001 br br after pearl harbor hollywood went to war totally against the axis not only did many of the stars join up or do home front service but the output of the studios was largely turned to the war effort the of course brought the latest war news into the neighborhood theater every week the features showcased battle stories or war related themes even the short subjects cartoons were used as a quick means of spreading allied propaganda the of morale or information together uncle sam the american people hollywood proved to be an unbeatable combination Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9589766263961792 Review: when the movie first started i thought cheesy the first ten minutes were really boring after the slow beginning and some of the soap opera antics i started liking it the plot was different than anything i had ever seen now was it a horror not really it shouldn't have been as a horror or the producers should have put more money into the movie to make it scary as it was the creatures where only there for a short time i can only assume this was for money reason br br the good side was that the movie was very entertaining it held my interest after the start and did make me wonder about creatures from another dimension br br it was obvious that this was a first time movie for the director but there were a couple of highlights by the end i was hooked too bad hollywood didn't put more money behind this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.03920324146747589 Review: as far as christian film goes it's typical lacking of a mega budget they try their best some times falling short sometimes hitting the mark this one almost hit great acting can only carry a movie so far a combining of h p lovecraft and frank was a good idea it needed was better back story and better character development to make it great movie the visuals are not that bad also smart holding off the demons till the last few minutes helped keep the suspense at a good pace could of used a better ending though not a bad premise having terrorists experiments go wrong much better than typical hollywood treatment about the demonic realm maybe someone will finally do this present darkness as a movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.06930007040500641 Review: just want to inform you guys that this movie was actually pretty good br br thought it was a lame ass movie but not at all many moments in this movie wore pretty horrifying br br this movie has enough blood gore and some sexy make out scenes of course to keep any horror buff like me 100 satisfied the cast was also pretty good imo br br even though its not a high budget movie the effects wore definitely kinda creepy sometimes br br worth watching if u like a kick ass horror movie thats for sure br br tom Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7439165711402893 Review: this show is the best it is full of laughs and kevin james is the best so if you want a good show i recommend the king of queens and its a letdown that they canceled it so in the end this show will make you forget your worries and troubles cause if you have a cast with kevin james and jerry stiller you cant go wrong so i don't know why the canceled the show if any one knows please tell me now a days you cant find a lot of shows that fulfill your needs as an audience after seinfeld and king of queens the only show worth watching is prison break and if that stops i don't know what to do in the end if i had to recommend a show it will be king of queens Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8954432606697083 Review: this show is amazing i love each and every episode carrie is a and doug is a lovable and at times a moron arthur danny and boss add just a nice end touch to the show tying up all of the funny pee in your pants moments in one of the seasons doug tries to get carrie drunk because she is nicer when she is drunk nice husband right carrie isn't much better when her boss needs a driver to in a small case at her job carrie because she views doug as a slob and doesn't want him to embarrass her so she hires friend instead wife of the year but who i believe to be funniest is yell at random arthur he is drop dead hilarious and angry hey you would be too if you had to live in a basement where the mold has a funny smell and makes you dizzy this show is hilarious and if you haven't seen it yet then you haven't lived Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578506350517273 Review: wow this is in my opinion the best sitcom since friends if you have had a crap day just sit yourself down with a beer if you are old enough that is if not a root beer will have to do and watch a couple of episodes it's the perfect recipe for happiness br br the thing i like most is that everybody in the show is very funny and they all have fantastic comedy timing after a while you become attached to the characters and really care about them i think the secret to the shows success is that they have an life doug is fat but still happy with it he loves his wife his job and his friends the father in law is the fly in the but hey perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809603691101074 Review: i have just started watching this show its airing in ireland at the moment on the irish television station at 12 in the afternoon as of july 2006 br br this program literally makes me laugh out aloud and i cannot boast that on most apart from 'the with ricky in it br br todays episode of 26 july 2006 was the one where carrie starts a new job and invites her friends home and goes off to make some coffee and doug wants carrie to have no friends so he lifts up his top and shows off his hair ' and plates when he goes out to dinner but another funny episode was the other week when the old fella carries dad won on the and that episode me up with laughter especially when they went out and got a replacement fridge and carries father stood there looking at it and thought it was new br br so i don't know how much longer this has got to run on irish tv or at which stage year recorded we are at but i hope it don't end soon because i am really enjoying it br br to sum up there is some great writing some great characters and comedy acting namely by carrie doug and carries father some great punchlines and delivered well a bit saucy and near the mark sometimes send the kids out the room but i think this us sitcom is a winner and very funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714617133140564 Review: after having seen the lost child for quite a number of times since its release in 1995 and having read the comments mostly about jane background and helen superb role in it it strikes me more than ever that no comments are made upon the brilliant role robert is playing as chris hughes even after 10 years it is still one of the most credible ways of portraying the complex personality of a child carrying the weight of his own past watching the episode for the full one and a half hour makes you constantly switch between feelings of love and hate for this guy in which the hate prevails because of the gravity of his actions i have seen more brilliant roles of my favorite actor but this one never fails to make the largest impression possible to me helen mirren would never shine without these wonderful actors next to her praise for robert Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8806324601173401 Review: the king of queens in my opinion is a pure cbs hit despite the fact that i've never seen every episode i still enjoy it very much for that reason it's hard for me to say which episode is my favorite even so i must say that cbs really knows how to make a good sitcom before i wrap this up i'd like to say that everyone always gives a good performance the production design is spectacular the costumes are well designed and the writing is always very strong in conclusion if this show lives on in syndication after it goes off cbs i strongly recommend you catch it just in case it goes off the air for good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578990340232849 Review: if you put seinfeld aside this is the best comedy ever no doubt just great br br the king of queens just finished its eighth season of domestic bliss set in the working class suburb of queens new york the show follows doug kevin james an amiable delivery man and his wife legal secretary carrie leah as they explore the everyday challenges of love life family and marriage br br doug and carrie deal with day to day domestic realities that reflect our times and enable us to laugh at ourselves their love for each other ultimately carries them through each dilemma they face whether it's fixation with food or obsession with expensive clothing br br doug and carrie also have to deal with the third high maintenance member of the household twice widowed father arthur jerry stiller who lives in their basement his constant presence and often bizarre behavior add to their daily adventures doug and carrie have stumbled upon an unorthodox solution to reduce their burden and keep arthur happy his regular with gullible dog walker holly nicole sullivan friends palmer victor williams patton and cousin danny gary valentine round out the cast with their guy humor and diverse perspectives br br in a manner that evokes the the king of queens finds inspiration in life's everyday situations last season alone saw doug carrie to a for help with thanksgiving dinner the suffering through the annoyance and financial strain of mold damage to their house and doug and carrie striving to copy a couple whose photos of a more adventurous life than doug and they accidentally took home we also watched arthur grow jealous of a new dog that holly added to her route and doug finding out that his parents replaced his childhood dog rocky three times behind his back throughout the series showcases james' incredible physical comedy hard edged wit and unique comic presence br br you can't you miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985503077507019 Review: i cant believe how many excellent actors can be on one show it's the realism and fine acting that makes it look real this has got to be the best comedy ever created to this day and i love seinfeld and everyone loves it is just fabulous and it seems everyone in my family agrees thats no isolated opinion of mine the whole world seems to talk about different incidents and they try to them my hat off to the crew some shows have an actor that makes the whole show this plot comedy has a slew 8 of them that's what makes it so amazing some people pray for health wealth or fame i pray that the show never ends john net Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9278048872947693 Review: this is in short the tv comedy series with the best cast ever and the most likable also each one of them is a comedy actor i know only one tv series which was better i e one had willis as a it had willis only while the king of queens has a of actors that are as fine as one can enjoy kevin james leah jerry stiller patton nicole sullivan victor williams gary valentine and even all the rest of them … i spontaneously and continually and promptly liked it advancing age didn't spoil the fun anyway br br in a few words the series is intelligent and original miraculously spared of the current tv stupidity and garbage it is politically incorrect and doesn't court the minorities in the usual disgusting way br br the comic is very palatable and br br i read mostly a few imdb writers and sometimes they write about their favorite though these writers are several i did not encountered at any of them the slightest mention of my favorite tv shows but it's true that the critics one likes are not those with whom he finds himself in complete those who at least offer a common basis for are mainly wild wild west queens the '80s twilight zone tv show and most of them i have seen when i was yrs about a few of them i have written and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8730968236923218 Review: this is the best comedy period it is so underrated clever witty humor great casting jerry stiller is the jewel in the show he is so incredibly funny and quirky simply a comical genius doug and carrie have great chemistry i so do not see what the hype is about when it comes to everybody loves raymond it is so overrated with lame jokes mostly forced humor and just not the witty show i can't remember laughing in more than 1 episode king of queens is a rare comedy that has all the right ingredients to give you serious belly laughs which is normally caused by arthur i think its about time this comedy gets the hype it deserves and not the lame raymond co Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7725658416748047 Review: this is by far the funniest sitcom that has ever aired on tv i own all 9 seasons on dvd and literally could watch them over and over anyone who does not find this show hilarious heartwarming entertaining and laugh out loud hysterical is crazy kevin james is absolutely one of the most talented comedians out there my boyfriend and i love going to stand up comedy shows in boston where we live and have seen kevin james twice and his brother gary valentine danny once they are both so unbelievably talented and just plan smart with their work there are so many comedians out there that are just awful and kevin and gary really show the true side of real comedy leah although a snob and bitch in real life so i have read is an amazing actress and deserves more credit than any other woman in sitcoms she truly makes the show along with jerry stiller this show is a must see and you will get addicted within one to two episodes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751968383789062 Review: this show is brilliantly hilarious i started watching in 2007 and had never heard of it before then after one episode i was hooked i'm never home to watch it so my wife bought me the entire series on dvd non stop laughs need i say more i wish it was still on tv because it is definitely worthy and a whole lot better of crap on currently on tv br br i wish they would make a movie seriously who wouldn't go see it kevin name alone will bring a huge to any movie the guy is make your stomach hurt funny br br just a really good down to earth believable show if you have the chance to buy it on dvd do it its worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665452837944031 Review: as over the past ten years or even longer the whole world is flooded with so called sitcoms actually only very few deserve this title 'cause they're so predictable king of queens is a very original unique and astoundingly funny it's about the daily life of a and his wife who works as an assistant in manhattan in queens ny with them lives father arthur a picture book who is played by the fantastic jerry stiller and who steals the show from all the others every time he appears other important people are their best friends and kelly a married couple and their other friend who's almost 30 and still lives with his mother what makes this show so unique and funny is above all that every single character seems so real and cynical sarcastic attitude is the total opposite of good natured slightly dumb optimism and arthur's the one who makes it absolutely unpredictable with his strange ideas and habits he often gets himself into trouble and doug and carrie have to drag him out of the mud even if in my opinion the quality of the show a little within the last years it's still one of the best daily sitcoms ever made it takes a little time to get into the characters and relate to them but after that's done you get some unstoppable laughs from it although i think i couldn't survive one day with arthur in a closed room without beating the guts out of him i really adore him in this show watch and have fun i give it a 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9912920594215393 Review: i think the problem with this show not getting the respect it truly deserves is that it comes after seinfeld after and after friends those three sitcoms were the star shows of their time br br came at the end of this special time in tv br br but don't let that you br br king of queens is as good if not better than two of the three mentioned br br seinfeld started it all and was and is a timeless classic i never laughed so hard than i did at seinfeld but comes real close br br when it comes to laughing i have to rate second only to seinfeld has to be second though as the character creation and interaction is more endearing br br either way is top ten of the last 20 years br br the only other sitcom worth mentioning now is two and a half men which really doesn't hold a candle to the other four but is all we have left Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3811313509941101 Review: i'm not really a t v watcher except between the ages of 6 and 8 and general hospital still had luke and laura but there are a few exceptions and i definitely think that king of queens is one of them every decade has it's classics and i think that this show will or damn well should be amongst this best its comedic timing is awesome and can at times be down right odd on a more note the actors more than succeed in conveying subtle and not so subtle complexities in their characters without getting too hokey one commenter wrote that it may take a couple of episodes to get into it and i agree it's definitely one that kind of grows on you but once you're in you're pretty much hooked and with good reason Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578917026519775 Review: i'm surprised that mine so far is the only comment on this t v movie as far as i'm aware the series itself has had a huge following reviewer and real people alike have praised it to a person anyway let me tell you right away that if like me you're a sucker for gritty police dramas you'll like the lost child the heroine throughout the prime suspect series has been battling the male police establishment throughout the series getting to her present comparatively powerful rank in the police hierarchy through hard work and sheer talent for police work she is essentially an ambitious career woman but she has a romantic side and is certainly no man hater unfortunately her relationships are affected by the wicked hours which her career demands and she has never married so when she finds herself pregnant from her latest affair she is faced with the choice of becoming a mother and her entire police job let alone future advancement or having an abortion which she opts for this abortion never looms large in the ensuing drama it's very dealt with in less than a couple of minutes a marvel of economy in scripting and editing but it's always there as a counterpoint to desperate efforts to find another lost child a kidnap victim before it's too late the story takes many twists and turns before the surprise ending and one is fascinated alike by the plot and characters although i found the many villains a little the police and especially herself are not always competent nor that likeable which figures given the unpleasant job that they have to do in the sleazy underworld which this series inhabits br br mirren herself has said that she'll make no more movies in the series but excellent as she's always been in the role of the series itself is as actor proof as is another addiction of mine dick american law order whoever appears therein each could go on forever as is my hope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9217871427536011 Review: i guess my husband and i are a little slow we don't usually warm up to a series until they are almost at the end of their production life in this case we didn't start watching until almost the 6th season i'm not sure how it escaped our radar for so long other than the fact that we are not big fans of appointment tv viewing our schedules our such that we don't like to commit to watching series every time they come on and we didn't have a yet so i guess it wasn't until starting running reruns on their daily lineup in the evenings that we started watching consistently br br by the time we got hooked there were only a couple more left before the series was canceled but we still watch it almost daily on i almost prefer to see series this way because you can watch multiple episodes day after day and it helps to build continuity and what's going on with the characters without having to wait a whole week br br but the episodes stand alone in the since that the stories don't carry over from week to week but that is fine with me because you can watch an episode then miss weeks and still pick back up br br my only criticism is the writing wasn't always consistent some episodes would be outrageously hilarious and then some would only be mildly funny so i'm not sure it had the quality of writers that seinfeld or raymond had but i loved the casting and the characters are all quite believable and realistic kevin james is just plain funny to look at so even if the plot isn't that great james body language and expressions make the show worth watching leah is great as the play it straight wife i think its harder to play the straight character for laughs than the comedic character and she does a great job she has a knack at sarcasm and insults like no one else she is one tough cookie and who can forget arthur as dad who lives with them in their basement br br this a great series and i was sorry when it cancelled but a big thanks to for keeping the king alive in reruns Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570395946502686 Review: i recently started to watch this show in syndication and find it a bit hit and miss some episodes are silly doug is upset about some trivial juvenile thing and acts stupid etc br br still others are quite amusing and sometimes touching these include those episodes that face up to the complexities of the characters for instance the juvenile overweight amiable guy marries sexy wife theme is found in several sitcoms carrie also has something about her looks wise not just a run of the mill sexy girl but carrie has an edge she might be nice on the eyes but has a few too many personality traits not too far different than her father br br and she readily admits to it for instance one episode revolves at her lack of desire to be nice to co workers i personally find her b ness sexy but you have to be the right sort of person to be able to live with that amiable doug is a good match and deep down see likes the simple things too maybe not as much as doug whose is watching tv and eating a big snack next to his big screen t v but no culture gal she this lack of an sensitive side is one reason the two don't have children br br of course the simple pleasures of a guy is nothing to at either and adds to the charm of the show they live an ordinary working class sort of life in queens it is realistic in that sense and overall amusing and pleasant sitcom fare esp if you just want to relax it gets a little tired at the end so it's probably good it is ending it had a good run see also Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.965120255947113 Review: i need help identifying an episode of king of queens it begins with a scene where doug is talking to carrie on the phone and he suggests that they agree to stop ending every conversation with i love you however it's hard to do and he ends up calling her back only to close with i love you it's a very clever moment and one i think says a lot about relationships that have lasted a long time br br i think but i'm sure that's it's the same episode where doug gets some local construction guys to whistle and throw lurid comments at carrie to her spirits up br br i saw this episode recently but it was probably a repeat don't know what network i saw it on can anyone tell me the title and season of this episode Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496174454689026 Review: this is one of the funniest shows on tv today it hits the mark 99 of the time usually after watching a sitcom after a few years the actors become to cartoonish as if they are trying to become the beloved characters they play these actors have in my opinion stayed true to their roles the chemistry is still there the writing has not gone down and i still look forward to watching it the family dynamic still seems real and the situations after all this time are not so far fetched to make it seem the writers are reaching into an empty bag trying to keep the show on for one more season it is one of the few shows i watch without the remote in my hand for quick switching Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49868881702423096 Review: king of queens is comic genius kevin james whom plays doug is extremely funny leah who plays wife carrie is incredibly hot 19 on stuff hottest 102 woman list and very funny the true magic of the show however is the scenes with jerry stiller they are the funniest in the show jerry a comic genius plays father arthur whom lives in doug and always cold basement i must admit that i never watched this show until this year 2006 whenever i had flipped by it previously it never seemed funny but with the cancellation of friends still standing and yes dear i needed some new comedy actually giving the king of queens a chance i discovered that it was absolutely fantastic so funny in fact that i the first 7 seasons and watched each season in 8 hour blocks i strongly urge anyone whom has not seen this treasure to check it out you will not be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9369687438011169 Review: the king of queens could be divided into two eras br br the first era of the first few seasons portrayed the issues of everyday life of a man and his wife making it through life in the city paycheck by paycheck br br the second era increased the scope of the show addressing current popular culture and marital issues with a humorous spin br br but besides all of that br br this show was freaking hilarious br br kevin james when not doing crap comedy films with adam sandler is a genius of laughter and his chemistry with leah was unparalleled on tv br br jerry stiller as the psychotic live in father in law added his own unique style of quirky humor and patton as the man child was amazing he's a great comedian too the king of queens was the final sitcom of the 1990s to go off the air and it's a damn shame now all we have to watch are the idiotic sitcoms full of untalented actors and actresses whose only appeal is their physical appearance i like many fans of actually funny tv shows am now in a state of mourning Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9010306596755981 Review: in a time of bad if not plain awful comedies king of queens is more than just a breath of fresh air it's a complete oxygen tank it is in my opinion one of the 5 best comedy shows of all times nothing has been this good since married with children kevin james and jerry stiller are comic geniuses and believe me it takes a lot to make me label someone as comic genius these guys truly understand what is funny i could watch ten episodes of seinfeld and wouldn't get half the laughs from seeing just once other funny people in this show are carrie janet and doug boss i'm so happy they managed to get so many seasons from this gem the show has been a hilarious winner in a time of mostly comic losers check it out if you haven't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9409526586532593 Review: i have not seen a better comedy than the king of queens for many years i rate it one of the best ever i've just returned to ireland from arizona on american from a biz trip and by chance they showed several episodes i laughed my head off and later i asked the to play again and they did thank you the acting from all the team is first rate and especially from kevin james leah and gerry stiller but from all of the cast in fact the acting is superb i love all the cast they are so funny there is a hard edge in the king of queens that i love and is seldom seen in today's tv comedy both leah and kevin play off each other so well that every situation is believable and hilariously funny i have just purchased the 2nd season while i was in this week and i intend buying the full set the next time i am in the us my son who is old also loves this show and its brilliance is that it has the magic to reach out to different generations i would like to thank all those involved with this amazing show it's so appreciated to see this kind of tv show in what is in my opinion an era of poor tv fair in general these days with the exception of re runs of seinfeld and such like thanks for a great show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973050594329834 Review: here in germany king of queens has a big big cult status nearly every teenager and adults watch this sitcom it's really awesome better than the other horrible american sitcoms like full house or set by step the only series who is still ok is al bundy there haven't been an sitcom in europe who was as effective as this really funny show kevin james and leah as doug carrie are the couple i know jerry stiller as arthur is the funniest grandpa i know and victor williams and especially patton as are the most different but funny guys i know i watch it as often as i could and i still haven't enough good humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9271100163459778 Review: when this show first came on the air i saw it once or twice and thought it was another fat guy skinny wife show that seemed to populate the networks at the time it was just okay upon initial viewings and i didn't watch it again however once it went into syndication i caught several episodes simply because it was on twice a night and i'm telling you the more you watch this show the funnier it is once you see how all of the great supporting characters are connected this show makes you laugh out loud every new episode i watch is more creative than the one before people who only watch this a couple of times will not notice this the writing and story lines are much more sophisticated than they appear at first this is far from according to jim first of all kevin james is hysterical incredibly charming and a talented comedic actor as is the supporting cast leah has excellent timing and patton is one of the funnier characters on the show and of course jerry stiller is brilliant as arthur i was shocked to read comments that he was the worst part of the show he's a gigantic part of why this show is so great his delivery of these ridiculous schemes rounding out the crazy dad character are beyond hilarious and the yelling the best episode is when they show him as a kid yelling lemon that episode during which carrie takes him to a therapist in hopes to get him to make doug less stressed out guest star william hurt decides that arthur yells because he's never been the latter part of the episode where doug beats up his childhood self in a therapy session is beyond funny it's one of the most creative scenes i've seen on a sitcom i feel the strange need to defend this show because it is severely underrated while friends was sometimes amusing and raymond has some great episodes and characters they both lacked the creative touch that king of queens has in an era where most sitcoms have canned jokes and are on the whole mediocre king of queens continues to push the sitcom envelope and show real comic genius critics of this show obviously don't get it or haven't watched the show enough to give it a chance because anyone with real comic and creative sensibility has to laugh out loud while watching it's certainly on par with my other two favorites seinfeld and the office in its ridiculous tone it's the and michael of tv that keep us watching and laughing out loud Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9556161761283875 Review: prime suspect 4 continues the exploits of the and dogged of truth and justice detective superintendent jane the first of three miniseries with the notable absence of founding writer lynda la from the credits imbued with the same gritty reality of the first three series the second three series pit against the forces of evil while coping with middle age loneliness a host of personal and professional problems and which are sometimes less than ideal conjures two stories while are single episodes each which find seeking justice on behalf of the brutally wronged while war against institutions which are willing to sacrifice the interests of her victims for those of a greater good in other words to prevail must overcome both evil and good forces something which makes the always gray scenarios of the ps series yet and the wars as much a matter of principle as of finding murderers very good stuff which only gets better from series to series b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794262051582336 Review: this film has its detractors and fey dresser may offend some folks who frankly need a good smack upside the head but the film is top notch in every way engaging poignant relevant finney naturally is larger than life courtney makes an ideal foil i thought the performances to be terribly strong in both leads and character provides plenty of dark humor the period is well captured the supporting cast well chosen this is to be seen and like a fine i only wish it were out on dvd already sigh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846916794776917 Review: i have been watching king of queens from the beginning and have felt it is overlooked at the award shows this show has the best humor you can identify with the characters we talk about it at work a lot because i work at a company a lot like and we just love the carrie is my hero she is the best she just puts it out there no matter what the subject is arthur well what can you say he just cracks you up and really puts a spin on things doug well he is just so lovable and funny the three characters plus all the friends just make the show complete this is the best comedy on tv i would say up there with seinfeld and hey there's nothing wrong with that as doug would say Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5703010559082031 Review: a must for any die hard carpenters fans br br cynthia does the role of a amount of justice and although the isn't 100 factual is still a good insight into the lives of both richard and karen and worth a watch just for the soundtrack br br makes me cry everytime br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8418436050415039 Review: every time i hear karen carpenter's voice there is that old familiar feeling of 70's blues what an overwhelmingly beautiful and mature voice she had cynthia cast in the title role does a good job however i thought karen allen would have been a better choice this is a tearjerker movie that does a fine job of presenting the professional careers of karen and richard but also the personal struggles that karen dealt with and her disease the recording sessions in studio are very nicely done however karen carpenter turned out there was a time when she was very special and brought a great deal joy to her fans and music lovers even if you weren't a carpenter's fan this is a nice story that depicts how a great talent can fall victim to the pressures of society Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782733917236328 Review: yes this is one of the better done television movies and i wouldn't expect less from joe one thing for this reviewer is that i was also a great fan of the carpenters i got to sing all of their material in elementary school and middle school choir and i got to do much of the solo material of which karen sang lead i thought she was one of the most wonderful pop singers of the 70's and being a child teen singing these songs and learning music the one thing i was looking forward to was meeting this woman i never got to she died three weeks before that was to happen and yes that did effect me for i knew nothing of and could not understand completely what happened br br when this tv movie got produced i got quite an understanding maybe not everything in karen and richard's life is open to the television audience but in opening the parts that were shown i got to understand much from the music industry of that time what upsets me is that i am writing of that time and seeing now no one has learned a darned thing even though this was a very informative and heartfelt look into a family's problems in the music industry br br these films aren't done for fun they're done to open a door and show us something here was a wonderful woman who got caught up in the whole idea that her talent was based on weight she was fine didn't know it she got mixed messages about her weight from the brother she loved the parents she loved and the music industry that cared more about her looks weight than the talent within with the onset of mtv it got worse with 'american it's like a in an english accent br br a wonderful tv film i am sure later someone may give it an hbo treatment but either way many lessons to be learned and the absence of another wonderful talent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9309127926826477 Review: on watching this film i was amazed at how media perception can mould a persons opinion of a celebrity karen carpenter was a carefree but very young lady whose wonderful voice helped her and her brother richard to soar the charts with wonderful songs as with all celebrities of today they were often criticised about their music as well as their looks styles etc this had a huge effect on karen who a battle against her eating and drastically lost weight which eventually caused her death this heart felt film was not initially something which i would have thought of watching but on starting to view it then i was hooked in the same way that the tina turner story does then this film you and allows you to see into the young performers life the acting was superb and even after nearly 20 years after it was made then the and the dialogue are still entertaining br br i would recommend this to anyone who hasn't yet watched it it is amazingly accurate and emotionally charged Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733272194862366 Review: this film was made soon enough after karen's passing that perhaps richard carpenter and the people closest to karen were feeling a little guilty as to how they may have contributed to her health problems as the years have passed almost 25 to be exact it must have gotten easier to deny any richard has spent the years after karen's death endlessly and the recordings he made with her he married his cousin mary and from what i have read it looks like he may be planning a next generation carpenters with his children he seems to have regretted making this film and that may very well be why it is unavailable in any form it seemed to me to be a fairly honest assessment of the tragically short life and incredible talent that was karen carpenter Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6675132513046265 Review: being an avid carpenter fan i really loved this film although the wigs do leave a lot to be desired and agree with many of the comments that certain areas of her life were absent or not touched on whatever it leaves your curiosity well and truly unsatisfied so off i went to discover more i must recommend a book by ray coleman carpenters the untold story the book is an intelligent read and unlike the film is 'real' and down to earth i hope you enjoy it i remember cynthia from her days in fame and gypsy she is a singer as dancer in her own right and i think this was the edge needed to create the character some other actresses may have struggled with this it is the film did not delve deeper into her story after all this is the film title but i felt we learnt more about richard but i suppose like any performer worth their salt you should always leave them wanting more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9297389984130859 Review: the karen carpenter story shows a little more about singer karen carpenter's complex life though it fails in giving accurate facts and details br br cynthia portrays karen was not a fine election she is a good actress but plays a very naive and sort of dumb karen carpenter i think that the role needed a stronger character someone with a stronger personality br br louise fletcher role as agnes carpenter is terrific she does a great job as karen's mother br br it has great songs which could have been included in a soundtrack album unfortunately they weren't though this movie was on the top of the ratings in usa and other several countries Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44101032614707947 Review: unlike some of the former commentators i was and am an avid fan of the carpenters face it christmas would never be christmas without the carpenters that said i believe the movie did a good not excellent job at depicting karen's life the movie was enjoyable to see on tv but the content fell a little short i suggest that you all look into getting some of the carpenters specials that were shown in the 70's you cannot believe how awesome a drummer karen was cynthia did not capture the extent of karen's talent also karen was beautiful but had a bad my choice for playing karen is hilary swank i would love to see a more substantive story because there was more to karen than meets the eyes when listening to we've only just begun i have tons of music and it is absolutely excellent her singing of california is to die for Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6731818318367004 Review: i first saw this movie back in 1994 or during my freshman year in high school when it was on lifetime after i first saw it i thought it was wonderful sure it may not have run longer but it is as accurate as can be in my own opinion regardless of what anyone else may think cynthia was great at portraying karen and mitchell anderson was okay as richard louise fletcher yes who played nurse in one flew over the cuckoo's nest was fine as well but i found her version of agnes karen and richard's mother to be a little bit of a control freak i am an extremely huge fan of the carpenters and i believe that karen's voice was and still is so wonderful it really me about the fact that she is gone and had left this earth too soon but thanks to the never ending popularity of her music and her angelic voice the music will live on anyway back on track to this movie it really is a mystery to me and possibly other people fans and non fans of the carpenters as to what caused karen to end up getting this problem with her health was it the media that was responsible or was it just karen's decision i would not believe that it was her decision it could have been the media from one article that was printed out about her somewhere in when their hit close to you came out from what was shown in the film there are some other moments in the movie as well richard's struggle with drugs and karen's brief marriage i did not hear about her loss in february of 1983 as i was not yet into watching the news i had found out years later i don't know if there will be another movie about the carpenters or karen made in the future but until then this movie will do fine i will say this though if karen had the false details of that article or any future articles that might have been published with similar content calling her chubby which must have been quite an insult she would still be here on this earth today i know that she is in heaven and probably entertaining everyone with her beautiful voice god bless you karen Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5265641212463379 Review: as the superb prime series reaches part four there is no loss of momentum at all this in itself a considerable achievement ' prime suspect iv the lost has the solid supporting cast that we take for granted in these british dramas but of course the beautiful helen mirren easily dominates our eyes never leave her while she's on screen br br the search for the lost child of the title leads superintendent jane team to a prime suspect who turns out to be a convicted pedophile now living with a single mother and her two young daughters the insight we are given into the workings of his mind is one of the emotional highlights of this mini series but it may be too strong for many br br the action sequences are brilliantly handled with the hand held camera us right into the middle of the excitement and there's gripping tension during the climactic siege br br altogether this is another magnificent police procedural drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9448176622390747 Review: one of the better made for tv biopics i just wish it had told us more i have read many biographies and seen other things about the carpenters and this movie did what it could based on the constraints placed on it by the family did a wonderful job trying to bring karen to life one of my disappointments is that there was not more insight into karen's in the reading i have done about the disease especially cherry boone wonderful book starving for attention appears to be a disease of control karen saw her weight as one thing in her life that she could control she felt that she was being controlled in every other aspect of her life don't get me wrong i believed she truly loved the music but she felt she had little control over her career she truly loved her family but they did not express it well and she didn't know how to make her family understand her the film could have touched so much more on that i treasure the music i have of the carpenters and wish she was still alive to contribute more to music today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9543927311897278 Review: there is a clever little scene in the karen carpenter story where both carpenters are in a recording studio and richard makes an impromptu decision to have karen sing for the owner of the studio br br richard picks the wrong key for karen to sing in so karen is singing above her natural range you can see a look of on the owner's face he figures she really can't sing richard quickly realizes his mistake and tries again in a different key the next thing you hear is karen's amazing beautiful voice and the owner does a priceless double take nicely done for some reason i have never forgotten that scene br br the karen carpenter story chronicles the rise of the carpenters and karen's struggle to overcome a lot of things are glossed over this isn't a documentary and the movie left me with a lot of questions very little is mentioned of karen's solo venture the cd was released only a few years ago if you buy it you will wonder why they waited it's some of karen's best work the songs aren't as timeless as her work with brother richard but it was a great recording in my opinion br br i have heard it said that you can be listening to a cheap time worn little radio in the middle of the third world that would seem to produce more static than anything else but when a carpenter song comes on the radio you would think you were listening to a 1000 hi fidelity unit br br watch this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8299395442008972 Review: i didn't personally know karen carpenter nor richard for that matter so i must go by how the movie portrayed her i think a better person to ask about it's accuracy would be her brother richard however from what i did see and learn of karen i felt her pain share her sadness and she was a very special person to me growing up i know that i wasn't born until 1965 so i didn't get to know her as much as some of you older fans but i definitely grew up listening to her music and i have fond memories of her music i remember the song about the radio every la la la every whoa so fine etc and i remember we've only just begun as a matter of fact i memorized many many of her songs and some people quite a few tell me that my voice sounds almost identical to her i am not joking on this i also used to be anorexic during high school and part of college 1978 1987 to be exact and weighed anywhere from 82 pounds to eventually 120 pounds in 1987 i developed some pretty serious health problems from that which helped me to identify with the actress portraying karen in the movie the mother agnes was very much like my mother in many ways and i could also feel the pain that karen must have experienced for my mother was often critical and as agnes was if this was true to accuracy the movie was helpful in identifying and getting to know karen on a more personal note by not just hearing her music but by seeing what she was going through it is quite difficult to portray a person's entire life in 2 3 hours and every single detail perfectly so i would have to say that there is probably no biography that is that accurate i will give this story an 8 though i wish i did know karen personally i would have died to meet her i would have loved to have shook her hand given her a hug or talked to her i feel her warmth and love every time i hear one of her songs and she is greatly missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9206328988075256 Review: the tunes are the best aspect of this television film which has admittedly better than average production values but very surface and slightly altered biography richard's discovery of we've only just begun and karen's marriage troubles admirably the superstar montage was a nice touch yet notably leaves out the with neil the contribution of tony guitar etc is sweet in her karen persona but it doesn't include the and sides of the real carpenter's personality anderson is in fine form as the creative and take charge richard and fletcher makes her mark as the loving but overbearing agnes the most haunting moment of the original broadcast is the use of goodbye to love in the background of a commercial displaying an Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9572682976722717 Review: i watched this film in a singapore theatre yesterday 4 february 2006 and came away with a better understanding of what schizophrenia patients and their loved ones go through br br ms aparna sen must be for not only taking on a difficult subject but also treating the mentally challenged with a deep understanding of their predicament that is necessary to help them cope with the trauma of hallucinations and the storm of turmoil raging in their minds br br we have had hollywood movies on this subject such as one flew over the cuckoo's nest where jack nicholson carried away the since then research has helped provide more insights into the problem and clearing some about treatment in cuckoo's nest for example shock therapy has been portrayed as barbaric but in 15 the point has been made that it is not as bad as it has been made out to be br br the other misconception is that abuse in childhood is a cause for schizophrenia but scholars such as dr e fuller have that studies have shown that childhood schizophrenia is a brain disease and is thought to have some genetic roots br br it is now established that schizophrenia can be treated like any clinical and its advance can be checked if early even in fairly advanced stages regular medication and can be effective br br the same understanding shown by ms sen is evident in the way the actors play out their parts in keeping with the gravity of the theme the acting is controlled throughout with ms sen evocative silences and eyes the helpless confusion of a disturbed mind speaking louder than some of the we are used to in most of the movies that have included mentally challenged characters br br like me most of the audience in the theatre appeared confused at the abrupt ending it leaves lot of questions hanging in terms of the plot br br has search ended why is she not found in no 15 were children actually playing when strode past the gates with her eyes sparkling with recognition can anyone sort out this jigsaw puzzle Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7563965320587158 Review: i love you i could not have come to a better conclusion than you did about this movie and it's ending my family has not seen this movie yet but i know them too well they will hate it but this time i watched it alone and i found that it affected me greatly although the movie is long in length i was tied to the story and amazed by the ending i initially thought it was weird as to how she just vanished but on some level it makes perfect sense br br but like said this movie does not make sense of reality instead it challenges it and the viewer to think strongly about what the word normal means it also gives you the insight to personally think about what the ending means i can say that i loved how it turned out and i'm happy for mithi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969822883605957 Review: i watching 15 park avenue despite of recommendations the movie as a clichéd topic of extreme emotional dramas and over the top acting br br once in a while movies like 15 park avenue come by and sweep you off your feet br br the movie your attention pretty early on and there is no moment to rest after that aparna sen has done a wonderful job of the audience to every line of the movie the impeccable character development just right amount of emotions and an enigmatic end to match it all br br i have a renewed respect for sen sharma who convincingly plays the schizophrenic mithi she beats expectation yet again after page 3 and mr mrs prof role is very well developed and shabana does full justice to the character rahul shefali add incredible flavor to the movie br br i define shower moments as thoughts of scenes from a movie that you ponder over in your shower endlessly till your wife girlfriend mom bangs at the door delivers many shower moments especially the conversation between and her mother where the mother is cautious when talking to about her thoughts it immediately brings out personality to the audience br br the end is a very bold statement by the director probably too for the indian audience yet delivers the elements to promote the movie from a good to a great status Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876688122749329 Review: our family and friends enjoyed this movie very much the theme was well handled by the director with great performances from shabana azmi sen and well supported by good performances from the other cast the climax was built well but for the ending which was a far from being called good we are still trying to understand what was the director trying to convey were they short of ideas or was the ending beyond the understanding of common movie lovers a better ending would have created a lasting impression on the audience and increased the viewer ship this however should not take away credit that is due to and shabana azmi for relating so well with the characters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9159677028656006 Review: this is how i interpreted the movie first things first there was not a single scene in the movie where u see the bad guy taylor torturing or ben's hands to the wall however the same cannot be told of the gals in the end too u see taylor disappear as he walks looks like the message there was there was no taylor and the whole movie was a of imagination of ben also there was no scene during the torturing moments wherein any of the gals confront or are in the same frame as ben it was taylor all the time but in real taylor was ben if they were two different people then why was there no scene showing both of them in one frame during the horrific times but of course before that u do see both of them together and that just be ben's imagination at work also when ben was out of jail the text on screen clearly says that ben's story was unrealistic and there was no such place as he had explained read mine cars etc even after liz hunter leaves kristy and comes back to find ben she doesn't find him why because ben taylor was out looking for the gals instead kristy has all the time in the world to check out taylor's ben web cam photos etc br br somehow everything sums up to just one fact that kristy and liz both of them knew that taylor was ben so my conclusion is that ben was schizophrenic and the movie where you see him and taylor in one frame was nothing but of his imagination otherwise if there really was a taylor then they should have found him out given all the detailed explanation coming from ben Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17783281207084656 Review: i thought i was wasting my precious 50 bucks going to watch this movie but at the earnest request of my friend who is an ardent fan of aparna sen i decided to turn up for the movie going at this cheap theater really bothered me cos i had seen king kong for 50 bucks at one of the best theatres in town the movie starts of and surprisingly i wasn't complaining br br a great story and some really wonderful wonderful acting on shabana azmi and konkona sen part shabana azmi a who has dedicated her life to the well being of her mother and step sister konkona sen sharma a schizophrenic spare me the spelling who imagines thing all the time rahul also gives a stellar performance br br the story is that mithi sen sharma is a schizophrenic and after getting brutally raped on her field job as a reporter her levels really increase her fiancée leaves her for the person she became in all her world comes down upon her shabana azmi her elder step sister takes care of her and mithi in her imagination believes that she has been married to her fiancée has 5 children and they stay in 15th park avenue which really is a place in new york the plot goes on as mithi becomes suicidal as she believe no one believes her and she is being held captive in her home from her husband as fate would have mithi and her fiancée meet up when they both are out on a trip 11 years after the brutal rape her fiancée has no existence in her real world she cant recognize him her fiancée now married and a father of two children feels it is his duty to correct the wrong he did 11 years earlier and he promises to take her to park avenue and he does he takes her to a place in which supposedly looks like her husband's home as rahul her fiancée is talking on his cell phone he loses track of mithi everyone comes looking for her but she is nowhere to be found she finally gets what was denied to her her family her own imaginative family in her own world at 15th park avenue br br i must say that it touched my heart i myself am now a fan of aparna direction the camera work is superb and the quality of performance is spell konkona sen sharma gives a solid performance as the schizophrenic child shabana azmi gives another mind blowing role as the elder sister who has the load of keeping the family rahul another neat and quiet role i don't know why this guy doesn't get big breaks he has so much potential lastly aparna sen she still captivates the audience even if she is not in front of the camera and behind it br br a very well deserved 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922652244567871 Review: the third entry in the stepford franchise but apparently the three made for tv obscure sequels are incredibly obscure and hard to trace down whereas the 70's original as well as the blockbuster remake with nicole kidman are commonly known and very popular i haven't seen either the early 80's revenge of the stepford wives or the mid 90's the stepford husbands but this the stepford children is a quite charming and highly entertaining little film it's basically the exact same film as the original obviously less mysterious yet much and incredibly 80's to the degree the main difference here like the title implies is that not just the liberated wives but also the rebellious and punk teenage offspring in town undergoes the typical and highly effective stepford treatment by the local men's association for some reason the scenario attempts to the stepford mystery until late in the film even though nobody is likely to watch this sequel before having checked out the original and presumably everybody also knows about the denouement the family is all packed and ready to move from the grisly city of new york to the small and peaceful community of stepford particularly father steven is excited about their new life because he already lived in stepford and always wanted to go back ever since his first wife whom his new wife laura and adolescent children mary and david know very little about died under mysterious circumstances the town is almost too perfect with picturesque neighbors and model students and especially the modern teenagers face huge difficulties to adjust their efforts to the place and take the local youth of stanford in tow cause confrontations with the eminent townsfolk particularly the members of the men's association and put the familial relationships under a lot of stress david meets and falls in love with the last normal girl in school lois but when even she transforms into a domestic dummy overnight david can convince his skeptical mother to investigate the sinister stanford secret the first hour of the stanford children is slow paced and rather tame but the finale is trashy and cheesy like the vhs cover promises and like a late 80's thriller ought to be in fact the behind the stanford secrets is illustrated in greater detail and i think horror fans and lovers of the original film will appreciate that at least i did the overall plot still doesn't make a lot of sense and the script is chock full of irrational aspects but it's nonetheless an engaging formula and undoubtedly one that evokes an atmosphere of suspense and fear the acting performances are far above average especially the arrogant and obnoxious members of the men's association depict plausible characters and even teenage players lauren and randall give away impressive performances recommended without hesitation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876912832260132 Review: exquisite in simple words both aparna sen and konkona sen seem to understand each other quite well or maybe they both are just too good this might just be her best performance as an actor and best as a director yeah maybe better than mr and mrs konkona plays the role of a schizophrenic shabana azmi plays the role of konkona elder sister shabana azmi made the best out of character for she had to play a strong responsible arrogant role of an elder sister who had the full responsibility of her family aparna sen has beautifully crafted character a strong woman who had to sacrifice her personal life her love for her family br br behavior juvenile at all for you can expect this from most of indian directors for this role looks like a lot of research has been done to understand the role of mithi a schizophrenic when at times mithi is a normal sweet college going girl she also scares you when she is shown ill both the sides have been beautifully judged and played believe me it at times reminds you of the girl in exorcist not that scary though overall marvellous piece of work by aparna sen konkona sen and shabana azmi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927703738212585 Review: after mrs and mr this is yet another very good film by aparna sen mostly in english in the earlier film she treated a contemporary political environment and its effect on individuals in this film it is the impact of mentally disabled member of the family and its impact on the family as a parallel sub theme she treats a philosophical concept on reality it is a film which leads to thinking after seeing the film br br the younger sister sen sharma the daughter of aparna sen is suffering from schizophrenia being taken care of by the dominant elder sister shabana azmi after her marriage with and separation from him believes that she is still with and her five children in 15 park avenue in there is no such address in it seems there is one in new york and she is intense in her belief it is almost like an intense religious belief ultimately what is reality in one scene she tells if i tell you that you are not a professor but only imagine that you are a professor the open ending reflects this reality in a supposedly search for her home in park avenue is lost the penultimate scene is looking at a group of five children playing and her looking at them with joy of returning to her family and then she is lost about this concept of reality i am reminded of another film of fifties called harry with james stewart the protagonist believes that a big sized rabbit called harry is always with him and he is always with him at the end even the doctor believes perhaps there is harry what is reality is it what the protagonist believes or what other believe azmi dominates the film with her sterling performance as the strong elder sister with undercurrent of frustration sen sharma gives equally performance as the schizophrenic br br yet the film is not as tight as mrs and mr there appear to be some loose ends and perhaps there are too many characters those who want a closed ending may not appreciate the open ending here but the ending the theme of the film br br yet another good film by sen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9688460230827332 Review: from 36 lane to 15 park avenue aparna sen has indeed traveled a long way if the first one goes down in history as a clean sweep the latter will definitely a special place as a mature film until you see 15 park avenue you cannot imagine feeling thrilled and moved at the same time thrilled to see the director's ingenuity and in portraying seriously challenging situations and moved by the sensitivity echoing throughout the film it is not a movie that merely makes you feel how difficult life must be for but makes you ask a much deeper question about the reality that you see and believe sen has done a brilliant job in highlighting this supreme fact of our existence that we all are in some way or other trying to live in a make believe world of our own trying to run after called happiness peace along with the depiction of a delusional mind magic has brought forth many little nuances of human relationships as they sustain stress and strain the fact that at times we all lose calm break down make wrong choices be haunted by guilt behave and so on is captured with extreme by sen she showed the cruel dilemma which shabana had to deal with all her life of having to choose between a schizophrenic sister and a normal life with a husband and kids for herself and in the act of always being beside her sister always being a strong persona providing support making and so on she unknowingly cut off some of the oxygen that her sister needed to bloom isn't this a very harsh truth that at times in an attempt to do the best for someone we strangle their and end up hurting their self esteem of course and acting deserves as always because had the ingredients not been so good the dish could not have turned out to be so extraordinary aparna sen once again made a masterpiece of a movie for those who crave for some food for thought bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849339723587036 Review: well its a great work by and some where people like this makes us believe that there is a lot more concepts till now which has to be expressed and the film is a great media to do that well all great actors together hence nothing to say about acting or directing but the film gave us a great message through out it has nicely predicted the of human minds with that of the patient we all believe that what we believe is true with our own point of view and we want to solve all the problem accordingly hence from the professor to the maid servant all tried their own ways so when was discussing with her wife he says that is looking for a thing which she will never and the wife replies not we all ' so that was a great comment which after the film left me with a great question we all sick ' Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8479924201965332 Review: aparna 15 park avenue is a film about nature of reality br br a young delusional girl prone to imagining things and hearing voices possibly out of sheer boredom is taken to be schizophrenic by her educated father and control freak educated elder step sister controlled and treated like an even if out of love and affection she has ghost of a chance to develop as a normal person when a boy offers to marry her her father and step sister passionately try to convince him against taking such a step a traumatic experience caused primarily due to her sheltered existence finally takes her across the line of no return and she lives full time in a delusional world of her own br br the family and society around her are of her delusions and want to suppress them with electric shock therapy anything even though they all have delusions of one kind or other of their own br br her mother doesn't see the irony in allowing a ghost buster to treat her of the delusions her step sister is a professor of physics teaching among other things quantum mechanics a subject in which a stream of experts accept parallel multi and many more dimensions in space than the 3 we see a friend recounts with admiration an experience with a holy person claiming to hear voices far away george w bush has real or fake delusions of weapons of mass destruction and is allowed to invade iraq br br as some viewers have already pointed out aparna sen away from attacking the mother of all delusions mainstream religions which is a pity br br in other words accepted reality is what a majority or an influential minority believe in that's been the case since the beginning and lot more powerful people than in the film among them bruno and have suffered as a consequence br br the film's controversial and difficult ending was necessary to show it's a film about nature of reality and not the case study of a schizophrenic girl br br all the cast have given great performances but shabana azmi and konkona sen sharma have aparna sen has produced an outstanding philosophical film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914907813072205 Review: the most beautiful film if one is looking for serious depth meaning and excellent performance then you have to get to watch this movie excellent performances by the whole cast even more beautiful than a beautiful mind itself simply awesome i wish this movie entered the oscars i cried through the whole movie for the schizophrenic character the most beautiful film if one is looking for serious depth meaning and excellent performance then you have to get to watch this movie excellent performances by the whole cast even more beautiful than a beautiful mind itself simply awesome i wish this movie entered the oscars i cried through the whole movie for the schizophrenic character Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9498564600944519 Review: once in a while one come across a movie that forces one to rethink about society's reaction to people who differ from its definition of normal br br having suffered at the hands of elements left all alone to cope with her tragedy into her idyllic world one which according to her is the real world br br surreal world itself on the real her family br br suffering from schizophrenia forces us to reconsider our priorities about trying to like them are we right to drag them back to our reality when all we have to offer them in ours is pain and suffering what right have we to them of their source of happiness what right do we have to take away their joy when we are unable to help them in their sorrow 15 park avenue is one of the best movies on social issues showing us the need that any patient needs empathy and not plain sympathy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8673173189163208 Review: ms aparna sen the maker of mr mrs directs this movie about a young girl's struggle to cope with her condition br br konkona sen has been an aloof kid ever since childhood and has shown signs of delusion no one knows why the tendency however slips out of control when the job assignment takes her to neighboring where she's raped by some political goons the resulting trauma also leads to episodes of manic depressive psychosis in addition to her schizophrenia she out of control over the years progressively getting worse and sinking deeper into her private br br the juxtaposition of an divorced elder sister and how her domineering ways make an already bad situation worse is indicative of what a fine line there is between abnormal and seemingly normal ms sen also makes an excellent commentary on the social alienation of such individuals social rehab is standard therapy along with all the deadly mind altering drugs but what about the poor and the always left to fend for themselves and usually fall by the br br the romantic connection between dr and was unnecessary also the cafeteria scene where dr explains to how real their world really is to them was redundant should already know all that the english dialog is a bit awkward at times though the acting for that konkona and shabana prove that their reputation is every bit worth it rahul and shefali play their limited roles very well br br extensive research seems to have been done about this illness its very evident but its not clear if can with schizophrenia in the same patient side by side also in the early part dr e c t shock therapy while the fact that it doesn't work for only for extreme with suicidal tendencies and other forms of disorder br br the ending of the remarkable story is suggestive of an unknown solution maybe no solution the movie could have ended on a nicer note since worldwide the mentally ill can and do lead balanced and if not very fulfilling lives under good medical care br br nonetheless its an excellent film made with extreme sensitivity to the subject hats off to ms sen no one in india could've done it better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9482479095458984 Review: as everyone knows by now 15 park avenue is the story of a schizophrenic girl and her half sister br br the manifestation of schizophrenia is still viewed as being an illness which people often feel might disappear if ignored there are also those who however far fetched it may seem when it's shown in the film think that the illness itself as a result of some sort of supernatural influence i think ms sen deserves a lot of praise for 15 park avenue she has done a good turn not only to the general public but also to those who deal with relatives social workers psycho the film actually helps in a lot of myths and about the exact nature of this psychological disorder i'm told that the film is largely based on her own personal experiences with a person very close to her who suffers from this mental affliction to that effect i'm sure that none of what has been shown is blown out of proportion on the contrary it is a true representation of facts br br the performances are good on the whole as can be expected konkona sen sharma shabana azmi and of course rahul are very good indeed they emerge as very real characters credible enough for one to be able to identify with them at times people may think me terribly queer but i think there are moments when one can identify with as well i suppose all of us have a streak of insanity inside us perhaps some more than others these are the people who are out after all don't we all have our secret fantasies and dreams impossible ones at times would we be dubbed as being off our rockers if people could glimpse into these areas of our minds would a person with low self esteem be considered a schizophrenic because he she company preferring instead to live in a world of his her own because that's the only space where there is a sense of security br br konkona as is outstanding her performance is so effortless she lives her part she has shown the ability to lull the audience into forgetting the divide between reality and acting a case in point is the part where she's distressed at the scene shown on tv of arrest her reaction seems so uninhibited and intense as if she's really heart broken at this tragedy her brand of indian english too is so spontaneous and natural br br however the same cannot be said for at least a couple of the other actors and splendid actors both seem ill at ease when delivering their dialogue in english their diction is less than perfect stilted and affected the fact that they are making a supreme effort becomes more than apparent their dialogue delivery is jarring and tends to break the smooth flow of the unfolding of the tale br br the brutal rape of konkona seems somewhat unnecessary any other incident would have just as well i feel the point here is that something off the extreme manifestation of the illness as the psychiatrist explains one cannot with any modicum of conviction or certainty say that the incident of the rape was instrumental in bringing the towards schizophrenia to the fore then why are we subjected to the scene where lies bleeding and unconscious was ms sen trying to make a social statement about the state of politics in our country where the voice of the masses is by a handful of people who resort to violence in order to stay in power if so then the scene of the rape is warranted but not strictly in the context of the main body of the film br br the ending seems somewhat abrupt is the audience expected to find a solution where does disappear to does ms sen want us to feel that perhaps what the psychiatrist says about whose reality is more real and hence credible holds true in other words is she trying to say that we are not without bias when judging who is on this side of the fine line between sanity and insanity i'm not very sure br br a thought provoking film on the whole and well worth watching however if you are the sort of person who likes things to be neat and tidy everything cut and dried with a water tight solution to each issue that comes up this film is clearly not meant for you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7040867805480957 Review: 15 park avenue is the address mithi konkona is in search for from the movies beginning prof azmi is extremely caring and loving half sister from mom's earlier marriage the movie revolves around these characters and looks into the life of a schizophrenic patient mithi the director tries to explain to the viewer the imaginary world of mithi through her continuous to and others br br konkona deserves not one but thousands of awards which i am sure she will be getting for this rendition of mithi in this movie you can see the look of a patient written on her face by the lips and sleepy eyes from the first scene itself rahul has done a good job but has been reduced to one half of the movie in spite of his importance in their life br br watch out for the intense relationships shown between the characters of the movie mithi mom and between singh azmi as usual has done a riveting performance to be remembered as the sister who sacrificed her life for mithi br br the movie might not be your usual hindi potboiler but can certainly make people look at the schizophrenic patients in a different light altogether br br as usual aparna sen brings the movie to a different ending rather than any clichéd ones we might think off hats off to her for this great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787006974220276 Review: the stepford children besides being a very good made for tv movie shows the very disturbing result of it is quite a statement about how being made to act within the confines of what is considered good behavior can destroy whatever it is that makes a person unique and an individual i think that this is a movie that parents who want to maintain some semblance of the thought that within the hearts and minds of youngsters should watch with their children and discuss what the movie is saying i don't know if that was in any way the intent of this movie but i have always been of the opinion that it is one of the best movie devices against the wish to have children conform to an unrealistic and domineering pretense of what is in the best interest of anyone other than that of the children themselves i hope to one day see this movie on dvd i am at the starting gate waiting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611427783966064 Review: i must say it was a let down overall its great to see the way aparna sen has handled the issue of schizophrenia i am not much knowledgeable on this and got whatever it was depicted in a beautiful mind and here too its interesting portrayal br br but the thing that caused the let down for me was the artificial dialogues and over use of english its true that a new class is being formed has been formed in india which talks in english even at home but i am sure its not as formal as in the movie moreover did not seem very comfortable talking everything in english dialogue in tone was seemingly much more realistic and br br the second thing its about the abstract flavor she has tried to give to the movie i generally like movies with open ending but here there were many loose ends its like cut pieces are joined together to make the movie also there seemed no central theme to the movie for sure was the main line but sister sister mother daughter adding doctor azmi relation no real use of brother wife relations all were not required and made the audience loose track of what actually did she try to depict br br on the whole a watch for people who like off beat movies a must avoid for the ones who just see movies as an entertainment tool Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8548905849456787 Review: i have just seen the movie 15 park avenue which was the first night presentation movie in the asia society human rights film festival in new york i was really moved by the subject matter of this movie and also the excellent portrayal of mithi by the lead actor konkona sen sharma i have just one word for everyone who is reading this comment run to get a copy of this gem and watch it my sincere thanks to director aparna sen who has done a excellent job again movie like this comes on once in a blue moon and i was lucky enough to see this movie on screen and also took part in a after movie discussion question and answer session with konkona sen sharma in a simple word a wonderful experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9934380650520325 Review: spoilers ahead br br 15 park avenue my humble take on this film br br now for a viewer of cinema having tastes as severely limited as mine niche films like 15 park avenue ought to be palatable to my sensibilities with this thought and a mild sense of embarrassment that i hadn't watched the complete film earlier i watched this film last saturday there are some starting similarities with other works like the legendary mulholland drive david lynch from which this film borrows at least 3 concepts br br a that at least some truths are relative b the first scene of shabana and going around in a car as the opening credits roll is similar to the car ride that betty and rita in mulholland drive in both cases the object of happens to be a place which is probably mythical in both cases and perhaps more openly symbolic in film c the incident revolving around the mad woman is again extremely reminiscent of the whole behind involving a bum but while that scary creature is an embodiment of something and that that as well as the character per se is seamlessly linked to other works of lynch notice carefully the disheveled long hair the effect of the woman in 15 pa appears to be a tribute and therefore insignificant in the context of the film and its message br br the other films from which 15 pa also borrows is blow up especially the last scene is a throw back to the truth vs perceived truth presented towards the end of antonioni's masterpiece of course the professor and schizophrenia angle also bring to the mind a beautiful mind although admittedly the subject here is high brow physics and shabana who it inadvertently ends up being the brilliant antithesis to the delusional hallucinations of character through those very prophecies in an outstanding scene in the movie some of these elements are juxtaposed with each other and that scene cuts back and forth from the 'real' world of shabana where quantum physics and the theory of justify the and composition of the universe to the artificial of the world of mithi but for all their differences the sisters are alike too both are incapable of forming long lasting relationships one out of choice and the other out of nature so pain at being rejected in love by is in harmony with the inability of to form a special bond with either or but i'm getting ahead of myself viewers generally tend to view this film in one of the following two ways br br 1 it was shabana all along there is a certain section of the audience who think so but that explanation is not only too far fetched but also contrived as that would mean she was dreaming up so many other characters too i e all those characters whom she as mithi along with her br br 2 there was a real mithi and the ending is a metaphor this pov says that the film's essence is summarized in one dialog in the film when in response to a statement by joy rahul that mithi is looking for something that she will never find his wife shefali shah that we all are looking indeed for that utopia the end of the rainbow wherein appears to lie the of happiness and br br there are other more minor possibilities which have not been embraced that much by our knowledgeable audience like br br 3 shabana and konkona are alter egos of the same person 4 shabana too is a of imagination 5 the old haggard perhaps mad woman is the real protagonist of the story br br are these worthy of even being tested well your guess is as good as mine br br why 15 park avenue contrary to the popular perception that she was thinking of the park avenue in ny i believe that she got the name from the brand name of a semi popular bathing soap remember her stating jo profession as prime minister of which as you may be knowing is a popular ingredient used in the is used as it was on 15th december that mithi got engaged to and after his she remains forever in a time warp the film has its fair share of flaws lack of use of a strong background score which in films like these can really the narrative some sloppy dialogs by some forced dialog delivery inconsistent performances shabana and are excellent though imo by a few of the cast members albeit many members of this ensemble cast have been wasted shefali sudden insecurity about her husband seems to be an introduced dimension in the plot i give it 7 10 as it made me think but not any higher than that because i can easily fathom its sources of inspiration and having experienced and for the most part thoroughly enjoyed those previously i have already thought on similar lines earlier so the experience post 15 pa is bound to be sans a certain degree of novelty where am i coming from i gave 9 5 10 to though rumors still that one ray ghost directed it 7 5 to 7 to and mrs and 5 to on an existential level it failed to invoke my interest not even as much as say a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9459691047668457 Review: i went to watch this film with my family who were expecting a neatly story like mrs and they returned home thoroughly disappointed so this is a warning to all story to stay away 15 park avenue does not seek to answer questions or provide moral solutions on how to treat the mentally challenged rather its intention is loud and clear it questions every human sane or not sense of reality in fact for me it even doubts about my taken for granted sense of sanity the security bondage satisfaction that i find in my present is it really what i am or does it really create an illusion that all of us desperately and sometimes cling on to just to falsely console the neglected which exists in all of us in some way or the other so why does so makes it a point to show off her strength of mind when she is really by the realization that she is becoming a monster aren't we all who think we are really monstrous and helplessly vulnerable about it deep down inside is it not better to be happy even insanely than to create the impression of while one's bravely madly sincerely does that and society labels her as the ending did me at first but then you realise that bravery and sincere belief took her where she wanted to go she found what she was searching for not caring what society had to comment upon her search and it is the seemingly 'real' people the psychiatrist and who never reach anywhere my family thinks that i am schizophrenic too in trying to make sense of a film that is largely to the rest of the world anyone else willing to believe in my sense of reality Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3198574483394623 Review: 15 park avenue well the name initially being an address from new york and film being set in however as the story unfolds one realize the thin line that director tries to walk between relationships social cause and of course the world of schizophrenia i would say aparna sen is one director who has so much more to say and has so less time at disposal well no doubt she has managed to make a good movie in a way she makes us realize that probably each one of us is looking for our own park its an unending search within each of one of us br br the powerhouse performance from shabana azmi is a treat to watch her screen presence brings whole lot of life into the scene indeed it was surprising to see her in such a powerful act after long because i expected it to be all the way konkona terrain shabana makes you feel skin deep of an elder sister who is running the whole show for a rather unfortunate family and during this time she almost forgets to live her own life she all her ambitions and desires with ailing 18 year younger sister who is more like a daughter to her and an aging mother played by veteran as for the leading actress from guide that's how i can recall her instantly there is hardly anything to say except few lines and tear drops here and there ever dependable rahul plays another pivotal role in the film he shows the emotions of a middle age man with on his face to near perfection this man really amazes me with the variety of work he has done from a musician in beats to a liberal muslim in mr mrs and so many he is one versatile i really wish if he had some more shots in the first part of the movie as well the cameo in the movie is by shefali shah remember and monsoon wedding she looks really beautiful and depicts the role of a mother of 2 kids with real ease she gives you a glimpse of today's indian woman who is modern in approach but still conventional when it comes to her husband's prior relationships br br the focus of camera has been portrayed by konkona she and her schizophrenic world constitute the of 15 park avenue she has really worked hard for the character but there are times when she is not able to relate with the audience the fateful accident of her life tries to rope in sympathy and it has been only partially successful br br the movie tries to address quite a few things in one go starting from the unique world of a disabled person to the status of a female even in today's modern india and also the twisted relationships in a tattered family and i believe aparna has succeeded to certain extent the helplessness of while she works as a journalist in a rural eastern state really gives us all a naked picture of the country we are so proud of br br well after i finished 15 park avenue there was a sense of thirst within me i wanted more out of this movie to me emotionally it has been a commendable effort on the part of director except few must watch for all those who like to see a different cinema something with a strong purpose Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703844785690308 Review: this is a multi insightful and bold story about the people in the life of a schizophrenic patient their and our perception and realities although the main theme revolves around a delusional young woman the story delightfully flirts with physics medicine religion and even politics as it questions our perceptions about what is true and what is real konkona beautifully conveys that the world mithi is living in is as real to her as ours is to us within that world she is logical and her thoughts are consistent not the gibberish that they seem to us in our world br br here are a few outstanding scenes to look out for while watching the movie don't worry these are not spoilers i absolutely loved the way aparna sen these commentaries into the story br br the references to quantum mechanics and with the witch doctor in hindi performing his religious rituals that he believes will drive away the ghosts sitting in brain br br the doctor shock treatment as a solution that is believed to work br br windows of perception the scene about the review of book br br the allusion to illusion in a conversation about a director looking for maya br br news footage of george bush telling the whole world that there is no doubt in his mind that there are in iraq now that is not as much about perception who i suspect knew the truth as the gullible public's perception about in iraq br br one of the best scenes in the movie is where mithi tells sent this man to beat me and dismisses it as a matter of course konkona did a fantastic job bringing out the strange mix of muddled thoughts in a brain when her world and the real world clash br br aparna sen was bold but not bold enough to pose one big question is nearly all of mankind delusional to believe in god she could have inserted some scenes about normal healthy people praying to and sacrificing for a being that no one has ever seen or heard from in all of human history the ritual exorcism scene doesn't go far enough that would be the ultimate question what is normal who's reality is right the or the br br imho this movie is a far more intricate exploration of the schizophrenic mind than a beautiful mind it looks at the minds of not just the sick person but also the healthy and does so from many different angles and our understanding of our own minds and our world if the former got 4 oscars this deserves more at least one each for story screenplay direction konkona and shabana azmi it was truly a treat to watch this movie and i'm glad i bought the dvd for my collection br br this was a story very well told indeed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667647480964661 Review: if you repeat a lie enough number of times will it become the truth 15 park avenue is the story of an alternative reality of a schizophrenic mithi the movie is about her search for her home at a fictitious address where her imaginary husband and 5 children live aparna sen delivers yet another masterpiece each and every actor of the movie was better than the other konkona sen looks unbelievably convincing as a schizophrenic she pulls off the role with such ease and maturity beyond her age shabana azmi is incredible as usual she plays the dominating and fiercely independent elder sister of mithi who takes care of her ailing sister and aging mother she refuses to accept that in spite of all her strength and courage she still feels lonely at times this should have been a very easy movie for rahul the role was least bit demanding and anyone could have done the role br br the ending of the movie was the most surreal part of the whole park avenue experience it took me a while to digest that the movie had ended it left me confused and maybe even a bit disturbed but later on it started sinking in my eyes are black but if everyone says they are blue will i still believe that its black Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9466197490692139 Review: i have remembered this cartoon for over 50 years what staying power it has it was funny and creative i wish my children and grandchildren could have seen it it ranks right up there with another favorite i was pleased to find out that one of the creators later worked on rocky and these early shows had a lot going for them that todays cartoons for kids don't have today's cartoons seem to push the idea that one needs something special some magic formula or talent to be able to succeed against evil or dangerous circumstances while the early cartoons didn't address evil very much it was a much and safer time they allowed us to develop our own talents and character Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8768325448036194 Review: during the brief golden age of the super 8 magnetic sound home movies we purchased a projector for 00 on close out at a downtown chicago camera store it seemed that was getting out of the camera projector business although they would continue with their other such as the former master 3 dimensional color slide viewers br br little did we know nor anticipate the rapid approach of the video camera the the vhs and the eventual dvd with the super 8 magnetic sound camera that we also purchased we took some sound film records as our daughter first holy and her younger sister graduation from pre school this was all circa 1979 82 br br during this time we also purchased a few daddy toys to go with it like some super 8 magnetic sound laurel hardy films and w c shorts from films davenport iowa we also picked up a columbia pictures home movies sound film of a then sort of forgotten classic cartoon gerald united productions of america columbia 1951 it was the hit of our home movies time br br being members of that baby boomer generation the wife deanna and had recollection of the character of gerald for gerald had a network tv show on cbs early sunday evenings ca 1955 bill was the announcer host but we had never seen this original theatrical cartoon nor was it known to us that the young master was a creation of dr seuss of grinch horton and street fame br br the staff assembled was very talent rich and deep the outstanding production values are apparent director robert cannon and director john were veterans at the top of their craft writers were theodore dr seuss himself phil and bill scott br br mr scott is remembered not so much for his writing contributions to but for being partners with jay ward in such television properties as rocky mr fractured george of the jungle hoppity hooper and fractured with the jay ward productions he was a writer voice man and general of the whole company br br the cartoon receives its only voice from the narrator radio movie tv actor marvin miller remember him he was michael anthony on the tv the millionaire don productions cbs television network 1955 60 br br bold color and imaginative design went into giving the animations a special feelings of loneliness fear and eventual triumph and we might add the animation is definitely of the limited variety br br as with so many great stories ours starts out with a simple premise one's being born different in this case it is young boy gerald who has been born to make sound effects in communicating rather than talking kids can be cruel and soon he is dubbed with his not so flattering nick name by a group of youthful chanting your not it's gerald the noise making boy at this point the animation team does an outstanding job in shifting the emotional gears in the young outcast from happy carefree to isolated lonely and finally to depression despair in not being able to turn to anyone for help and understanding not even to his mother and father br br a frighteningly fashioned dark scene involving a highly stylized run away scene involving a train and an equally stylized brings gerald right to the brink of absolute despair but then he is interrupted by a gentleman announcing that young gerald is wanted by the producer of some radio program to provide the sounds for the show down at the studio br br once the premiere show is done with gerald starring in the sound department he rides off in a huge which seems to have anticipated those s t r e t c h of our day to the cheers and admiration of his classmates and the world br br it has been said that there are only so many plots and in that case this story is most likely a variation on the ugly duckling for after all a sad and lonely boy finds his place in the world and true happiness br br note united productions of america or for short was an outstanding center of creativity in the field of the animated cartoon they were responsible not only for gerald and several sequels and a tv series but also the highly popular mr magoo theatrical cartoons and subsequent tv show with voice talent of jim the classic original tv cartoon of frosty the snowman and the rather bizarre dick tracy cartoon show with voice rendered by mr everett sloane Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8388264179229736 Review: is one of the cartoons that have stuck in my head over the years and finally decided to look into it as was pleasantly surprised and was also surprised on the people involved with the production if i remember correctly we had to watch it on a station and this meant using a in those days not part of regular tv to tune in the local station to watch the cartoon a big deal in those days which made the show even more mysterious i remember all the sound effects that gerald used to talk a great memory from 50 years ago i'll have to see what other memories might be hiding on the web by the way i try to do computer animation thats where the comes into the picture Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9048249125480652 Review: you may have serious doubts about watching the third sequel to the stepford but this is an absolute classic much scarier in premise than the first and very entertaining it only got a video release here in the uk but should be released worldwide for everyone to enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8426257371902466 Review: my dad had this movie as an 8mm reel i loved it when he would pull out the projector tape a sheet to the wall and play gerald the thought of a child who communicated through sounds fascinated me br br nine years ago my son was as autistic the doctors would ask me questions about my son such as how does he communicate with you i would respond have you ever seen the cartoon gerald i would love to have a copy of this cartoon to show my son and his this is how my son see he's world br br recently i spoke with a digital transfer specialist who indicated most personal 8mm films did not contain sound until the mid 1970's i guess i was pretty lucky to have experienced the sights and sounds of gerald in 1972 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8641265034675598 Review: if there's one cartoon that helped to put on the map more than any other it's gerald this tale of a little boy who only speaks in sound effects has kept its charm for the last 57 years besides the effects loved the music the abstract animation and backgrounds the narration by marvin miller pretty much everything and it won the oscar for best animated short of 1950 glad to have seen it on youtube after reading about this dr seuss story for so many years and rocky and creator bill scott also contributed how awesome hope to see the subsequent shorts made in the series if not on youtube then maybe in a dvd collection now i guess i'll watch another short there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440571069717407 Review: this short which won an oscar spawned two sequels and a tv cartoon show has minimal animation but script by theodore aka dr seuss and more memorable and enchanting main character a style of animation that even influenced disney during the mid 1950s and produced some of the best animated shorts done in the late 1940s and the 1950s this is on of their finest god to have it in print highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979731023311615 Review: this is a witty and delightful adaptation of the dr seuss book brilliantly animated by finest and thoroughly deserving of its academy award special mention should be made of the superb music score and sound effects which are an integral element in helping to make this such a memorable and enjoyable cartoon later episodes in the series of which there were four in total were not actually based on original dr seuss material although all but the last continued to use his familiar style the three sequels were gerald symphony 1953 how now 1954 gerald on planet 1956 although he also appeared in a later episode of mr magoo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.912093997001648 Review: before the wwf became cartoon with hulk leading the way the events of wwf tv broadcasts of the very early 1980s resembled the wild wild west with all kinds of and vicious acts of violence performed by some of the wrestlers that are known today to be the most beloved stars some of these seemingly very real moments stand out a maniacal sgt slaughter whipped then champion bob with a riding crop after showed him up in a test were all over made the iron look like a slaughter also issued a challenge to anyone who could break his dreaded cobra hold this led a legendary and bloody alley match with commentator pat patterson hall of fame member mulligan with freddie came into the wwf with a claw hold that was censored on television he claimed he was the true giant at and challenged andre long before big john in 1984 adrian used his named good night irene sleeper to take out the competition a new yorker clad in black leather he was an ominous figure george the animal steele was far from a crowd pleaser as well even jimmy was a fearsome sight as he set out opponents until ray the stevens delivered a onto the cement floor leaving a bloody mess all these encounters took place a decade before hardcore wrestling was ever spoken of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.940593957901001 Review: every saturday morning at 11 a m i watched superstars all the biggest events happened on this show at the time challenge which aired sunday was decent too but all the big stuff happened on this show wrestlers would do all their interviews with mean gene on a platform next to the live crowd or talk on their own to the screen in front of a background that promoted them the matches were usually but sometimes you would see 2 mid square off in the main event there were also interview shows that usually resulted in violence thus setting up a feud these segments from pit the body shop the flower shop the snake pit the brother love show the funeral parlor and the barber shop i don't recall any titles changing hands on this show that usually happened at pay per views and saturday nights main event Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26782697439193726 Review: loved the shots of dallas phoenix etc just single buildings with the name in block letters on the roof and the and the well dressed passengers fast forward 75 years br br but what really got to me was the hammer and and what appeared to be a chinese the logo of the seat on the side of the remember when the mutual acquaintance neil and jill encounter says that become a general in a chinese rebel army that based on the hammer and could only have been the people's revolutionary army of dung never mind the and the in bed would that logo and that reference have survived during the cold war br br additional observation 12 27 this film of the 30's with the soviet may must also reflect the influence on and charm of communism in hollywood and much of america during the depression adds to the historical value of this terrific film br br also i liked the american dream aspects of two guys from taking at least part of the world by storm red blooded literally and in jim's case american boys br br others have commented more ably than i on the etc i loved it all br br this gem deserved more than the mere 1 5 stars osborne and co rated it on tcm if only for recording parts of american history of the early 30s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9425562024116516 Review: many of the earlier comments are right on the money but some well not so much br br this is hardly a 'b' movie it's well produced the live flying sequences are really superb and the model sequences are first rate it's no br br barthelmess is quite good in this and it makes a a nice companion piece for only angels have wings br br if you want to spot john wayne spot j first they end up together br br tom browne is juvenile enough and somewhat dull but when they saddle him with the most pathetic pencil mustache in hollywood history it makes his character even less believable sally is much more so br br as for later influences this is in the early in distress zone the opening sequence of this film with the airline operations guy arriving at the grand central airport would have fit very nicely into the high and the mighty just imagine and a 1955 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9071659445762634 Review: william who directed one of the most exciting silent films ever made 1927 here returns to the skies with another rip roaring story of dare devil had been an air ace in world war one and no one knew like he did here they are stunt flying crashing exploding in the air and everything you can think of plus a fascinating glimpse of commercial air operations in 1932 as well and there is a good strong story excellently played by the sombre richard barthelmess the silent star who made several films with d w griffith sally and tom brown is a real such a relief to see a real woman with real fire and character instead of one of those dummies who play in movies in today's hollywood and all look identical the story is a sad one played with genuine pathos and well directed towards the end of the film there are some extraordinarily thrilling scenes of danger and rescue and what must be the most ingenious blind landing in thick fog ever thought of i dare not give away the ingenious aspects of that particular episode the character played by barthelmess is very like himself a truly wild hell in the air anyone who likes early aviation would love this film and it's very rewarding for anyone who likes good solid entertainment love tears and non stop action all combined in a kind of delectable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838322401046753 Review: central airport is the story of a pilot named jim richard barthelmess who has one bad flight in over hours and is forced to give up commercial flying he meets a beautiful girl named jill sally and the two start up an act involving flying and stunts the two start a relationship but when jim is hurt his brother tom brown takes over the act for a while and falls for his brother's girlfriend from there things get exciting and terribly terribly sad br br this film is a pre code because of several reasons first jim and jill have their relationship without being married and with no intention of having a wedding second is shown in her underwear and absolutely restricted scene when the production code came into effect br br this film does not on the dramatic love triangle and in consequence ends Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4656151235103607 Review: the stepford children is the second best stepford movie in the stepford series i saw the original the stepford wives in the theater when it came out in 1975 i was absolutely blown away it was terrific i have seen all of the stepford movies and i like all of them i think that the stepford children is such a campy and fun movie i just watched it again recently on tape and i enjoyed it immensely the cast in this movie was real good to watch barbara eden did a bang up job as usual every role that she has ever played has been very good barbara eden is very good at playing roles where she is a kind and type of person don murray as the husband and father was just perfect in this movie he was particularly effective at being the irritated father to his two teenage children i made sure that i have all of the stepford movie on tape to enjoy if you get a chance to see this movie you should Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769662022590637 Review: very good starring dick barthelmess which in a way kind of reminded me of only angels have wings 1939 in which barthelmess also acted this film was directed by masterful william who was responsible for the landmark aviation silent picture wings br br barthelmess plays a devil may care airplane pilot who is a blamed for an aviation accident afterwards he meets and falls for pretty sally who as part of an act in an air circus but when brother appears in scene a relationship ensues br br central airport has many thrilling moments and some moving and touching scenes too thanks to the great chemistry that develops between barthelmess and who in my opinion in this film resembles very much actress dorothy tom brown is good as barthelmess brother fresh from his success in tom brown of br br great special effects good flying stunts swiftly paced film in all highly entertaining don't miss it when tcm airs it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867398738861084 Review: i've seen in person and nothing compares to the video but the show is awesome the dancers are amazing the music is and the overall performance is outstanding i've never seen anything like it i suggest that you see this show if you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485574960708618 Review: i saw the new show and loved it from the very first moment it is an energetic tribute to irish dance filled with brilliant dancing music and choreography the leads jean butler and colin dunne had me captivated with their exquisite dancing may they always keep shining and keep dancing their on stage chemistry was amazing and the unity between them on stage was obvious they look like they were made to dance with each other this show is my absolute favourite and probably always will be long live Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772921800613403 Review: the show is great no words to describe it wonderful music incredible dance the editors couldn't spoil it not because they were not that bad but because the show is really that good br br the editors are compulsive you can't see a scene without a cut for more than 15 it's ok to show various angles but those guys were working with multiple cameras for the first time in their lives and they will remind you of how many cameras they have every five seconds on average they manage to film the start of a jump with one camera then cut it in the middle and show the rest of it in another angle br br no matter how much they tried they couldn't spoil that wonderful show it's a must for dance and music lovers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550411462783813 Review: others have commented on the somewhat strange video arrangements i think they were trying to capture what you'd be looking at when attending a live performance the feet the faces the overall view unfortunately it falls a bit short but having said that watching colin dunne is nevertheless gratifying it's an interesting contrast to michael in the original video the progression of the show is evident changes from the original dublin production are evident br br trading taps is the highlight of the video in my opinion winston is unbelievable as is his partner in the piece br br i think the audio was better in this version than the original video production 1995 in dolby 5 1 on dvd it's excellent br br despite the flawed it's a must own for fans Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8281452655792236 Review: in my opinion ruined the first show with his ridiculous ego he was disrespectful to his dancing partner tried to everyone and had no awareness of the spirit of it's well he left the show colin dunne the new male lead is superb and when he and jean butler dance together magic happens eileen is astonishing as is noel and maria fire dance is worth the price of admission when pages and get together near the end of the show for a musical duet well it's a genuine treasure i agree the editing isn't but no technical can this extraordinary tour de force this is the one to get there's never been anything like this is the real one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.931481659412384 Review: this is a presentation staged at radio city music hall in new york city of the three irish dance musicals that i watched during the mid to late '90s which includes the first and lord of the dance i liked this one the best br br i thought it was better than the original held in dublin ireland because it adds segments that are mostly good it has a more varied and colorful stage setting and it eliminated for two from that original that wasn't good to begin with this is just a very solid show with few weak spots to be certain there are some songs dances that are just fair but none that are poor which is amazing considering there are 20 numbers in all br br the cast is similar to the first with the main exception of colin dunne replacing michael as the featured dancer both are extremely talented the major difference might be in their looks with dunne a little black haired guy while is the clean shaven blond i prefer dunne because ego is so big he gets annoying at times the female lead jean butler thankfully is still there and is great to watch what graceful beauty and talent butler and the rest of these women have the greatest legs i've seen on dancers i also enjoyed the dancing of maria pages a spanish flamenco performer and two guys daniel b and ivan thomas one number with those two pairing off against dunne and two other dancers 0 is called trading taps and is terrific fun to watch maybe the highlight of the whole show i have no complaints about eileen either br br the fast irish songs here appealed to me the most i appreciated the audience not getting in the way of the performance either with and screams like the women do in the lord of the dance video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9083757996559143 Review: i don't skateboard because i think it's gay but this game is really great it's smooth fast easy to play and just fun even if you don't do so well it can be just really fun to make the skaters just crash and burn easily one of the best video games ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9554864168167114 Review: tony hawk's pro skater 2x isn't much different at all from the previous games excluding tony hawk 3 the only thing new that is featured in tony hawk's pro skater 2x is the new selection of levels and out graphics tony hawk's pro skater 2x offers a new career mode and that is the 2x career the 2x career is basically tony hawk 1 career because there is only about five challenges per level if you missed tony hawk 1 and 2 i suggest that you buy tony hawk's pro skater 2x but if you have played the first two games you should still try this one overall there really isn't anything new but it is still very fun to go through the game hopefully this review benefits your needs br br graphics 7 out of 10 overall the clean visuals isn't really one of tony hawk's pro skater main characteristics the atmosphere has been changed around a lot from tony hawk 1 and 2 and the character models look a little bit improved when you look back to tony hawk's pro skater 1 and 2 on the old the thought that those old graphics are ugly run through your head in tony hawk's pro skater 2x the graphics are rendered a lot better the character models are no longer filled with the textures are more smooth but not to the extent tony hawk's pro skater visuals do not compare to tony hawk graphics but probably didn't want to make tony hawk's pro skater 2x have extraordinary graphics overall the graphics deserve an average score of 7 because they did not put the full power of the to use in here graphics are nice and clean that's all i have to say br br sound 8 out of 10 the sound effects don't deliver much to the imagination but the popping off of the ground sound great the main reason why i gave the sound factor a rating was because you are not obligated to listen to the below average tony hawk soundtrack because there is a custom soundtrack feature the sound effects sound a lot better than the sounds in tony hawk 1 and 2 mainly because it is more clearer and just the fact that everything sounds great one of the main reasons why i bought this game is because of the custom soundtrack the grind sound effects still sound the same as the first two games did just a little out one of the major problems of the sound factor is the fact that if the song is over it will not proceed to the next track the song that you have just listened to will just play over again i don't like the in game soundtrack but like i said you are not obligated to listen to it br br controls 10 out of 10 the controls are the best part of tony hawk's pro skater 2x the control set up is marvelously comfortable and easy to get used to back in the playstation days people thought that the controls were the best ever but it looks like 2x has done a better job with the control surprisingly it is very easy to use the control stick to execute tricks has done great work with tony hawk's pro skater controls they have made the controller the best for tony hawk games you will not be disappointed with the control style and that is a guarantee br br game play 10 out of 10 excluding the fact that tony hawk's pro skater 2x is basically tony hawk 1 and 2 put together the game play is still unbelievably fun the game play factor has been changed around a bit this time you get a lot more air than in the first two games and it is a lot easier to perform tricks in tony hawk's pro skater 2x each character has three career consisting of tony hawk 1 career tony hawk 2 career and the 2x career tony hawk 1 career is rather easy because in the first game you get nothing for air the tony hawk 2 career delivers the same amount of difficulty as the playstation version did the only amount of difficulty that applies to the 2x career is finding out where all items are but after you've done that 2x career is no hard at all in the 2x career there is a total of 3 levels and the first two levels consist of finding the secret tapes collecting s k a t e and doing whatever else is required for that particular level the third level out of the three is the competition level where you have to get a certain amount of points to get the gold in the first two levels the secret tapes and collecting the letters s k a t e are featured in both of them overall tony hawk's pro skater 2x still maintains the old tony hawk's pro skater vibe br br story br br fun factor 10 out of 10 tony hawk's pro skater 2x is by far the most game on today i have played tony hawk's pro skater 1 and 2 and back then i didn't like them but for some reason tony hawk's pro skater 2x is really fun there really isn't much to say except that tony hawk's pro skater 2x is by far the best game on today one problem is that if you've already gone through the game once you will play it a couple more times but it will be repetitive br br replay value 10 out of 10 tony hawk's pro skater 2x delivers a high amount of replay value there is a lot of cheats to unlock and a lot of character videos overall tony hawk's pro skater 2x has lots of replay value mainly because it is so fun br br best feature you are not obligated to listen to the crappy in game soundtrack worst feature the custom soundtrack is a bit messed up br br final statement lots of people have complained in the past that they didn't like tony hawk's pro skater 2x because there is nothing new but they should stop complaining because your getting a lot of game for 50 00 br br graphics 7 out of 10 sound 8 out of 10 control 10 out of 10 game play 10 out of 10 story n a fun factor 10 out of 10 br br overall score 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991794764995575 Review: this game is very good for the n64 you can skate as tony hawk bob steve eric andrew reynolds jamie thomas rodney chad and maybe some more skaters the game doesn't have mike v or bam margera dang well anyway the gameplay is awesome the level school ii is a great level with so much to skate in career mode you collect skate get money get high scores and other various things in 2 minutes there's create a skater which is pretty cool i created a skater named butt mulligan a black guy with an afro and a girl board there's park editor some cool parks free skate and there's single session where you skate for 2 minutes and get a score you can watch which is always cool each skater has 2 styles a and b the graphics aren't that good well they're good for an n64 game i wish i had a controller pack so i could save my data overall this game is awesome i give it an 8 10 for n64 but with the version it's just as fun as the n64 version but kinda hard to control i give it a 7 10 for so go out to a place that still sells n64 games and pick up a copy there's also versions for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842198491096497 Review: i like many others saw this as a child and i loved it and it horrified me up until adulthood i have been trying to find this movie and even been searching for it to play again on tv someday since it originally played on usa networks does anyone know where to buy this movie or does anyone have it and would be willing to make a copy for me also does anyone know if there is a chance for it to be played on tv again maybe all of us fans should write a station in hopes of them airing it again i don't think they did a good job of promoting this movie in the past because no one really knows about people only know of the stepford wives and stepford husband movies no one is familiar with the fact that there was a children version maybe they should also do a re make of it since they seem to be doing that a lot lately with a lot of my favorite old thriller horror flicks well if anyone has any input please i beg of you write me with information thanks com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630875587463379 Review: graphically it is the same game as the first one just different levels and some new features added for fun br br the version still has an issue with giving skaters enough air for some ground tricks the version which is rarely seen anymore was the best version of the 4 versions eventually came out with a 5th with 2x it had the clearer resolution and the skaters looked better and more detailed the and n64 could handle br br the levels are really amazingly done from start to finish like the first one the school was my favorite i enjoyed that level so much not only for the golf cart that would sometimes run you over but for the length that's what i liked about the first two games they don't make these games graphically enhanced they just focused on length of levels which is cool br br overall just as good as the first one and well worth playing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847171902656555 Review: graphics is far from the best part of the game this is the number one best th game in the series next to underground it deserves strong love it is an insane game there are massive levels massive characters it's just a massive game waste your money on this game this is the kind of money that is wasted properly and even though graphics suck thats doesn't make a game good actually the graphics were good at the time today the graphics are crap who cares as they say in canada this is the fun game you get to go to canada in well i don't know if they say that but they might who knows well canadian people do wait a minute i'm getting off topic this game rocks buy it play it enjoy it love it it's pure brilliance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774571061134338 Review: i have seen so many bad reviews on de los that i felt compelled to stand for it or at least i'll try first of all of course that it looks dated it was made in the seventies with very low budget but that's part of it's charm i like contemporary films but also dig the old ones for what they worth i'm not the one to feel the urge to only see or like movies with modern and effects besides almost every movie buff likes old fashioned motion pictures who doesn't like films from el or plan 9 from outer space no matter it's overall quality in the aspect of pace is just a tool for covering again it's low cost and i think the constant dialogs are in order of a better character and situations development sure alive has better fx but i won't despise the old one just because of that and i don't feel quite attracted to english speakers in an event involving people from and for me that gives a plus to de los it's like even if from the seventies and based on a true event too would have a better remake now due to the advance of technology but i think i would stick to that one based on the emotions that offers regardless it's production date br br all of this is based in the impact that had on me because the first time i saw it was on tv and nowadays i don't think it has lost some of it's primal force of course it's been a long time and i've seen tons of better movies in every aspect of cinema but that doesn't diminish it's true value it's not a bad film and i place it above alive without hesitation just give it a break Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8771044015884399 Review: almost 20 years before frank marshall brought tears to your eyes with his mesmerizing epic alive there already was the legendary mexican exploitation director who used the same drama as an outline for his ambitious film de los the unforgettable fatal flight of that crashed in the argentinian on october 13 1972 this terrible accident cost the lives of many passengers most of them members of a professional rugby team but 16 people of them were eventually rescued thanks to their strong will to survive and because they fed on the mortal remains of their unfortunate fellow passengers of course you can't claim that this cheaply made and roughly edited film is better than the famous 90's version but i definitely appreciate and respect this film more after all an exploitation film demands a lot more input from both cast and crew while the big budgeted marshall film although intense feels more like routine money making the sets and special effects naturally can't compete with alive but delivers an equally impressive sentiment of hopelessness and creates an even more nightmarish hell of snow film is ambitious surprisingly compelling and easily one of the most remarkable mexican productions ever i am really astonished that take on this story isn't more exploitative and explicit the scenes where the deceased passengers are cut open and consumed are nevertheless hard to digest but they only serve to increase the credibility of the catastrophe and to stress the inhuman conditions of the survivors rather for a vicious director who gained fame with his notoriously bad films like night of the bloody apes and the series the unknown young mexican actors do a great job and the musical score is endearing the story is well known of course so the screenplay doesn't offer any unexpected shocks either by history or previously having seen alive you know which kind of dramas these people still have to endure before being rescued and you can only await them still this is a good film that shouldn't be bashed like too often is the case Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578201174736023 Review: i saw this flick on the big screen as a kid and loved it and all recently i found a copy on video and checked it out again badly made sure schlocky fun most definitely it still packs an entertaining punch it's much more fun than the dull disney version alive the only thing alive did better were the special effects if you're a lover of b movies i highly recommend survive not to mention all the other rene movies and the mexican wrestling flicks made by his father rene survive is long overdue for dvd special edition treatment are you listening all you kind folk at anchor bay Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9565574526786804 Review: i'll be brief i normally hate films like this but there is just something about this one that just draws me in and won't let me go granted there are some major flaws in it some of the acting is below par at best and the dialogue is sometimes so poor it's funny but there are enough redeeming features to make it watchable to the end br br but what are they well it's got a cool little plot by no means is it original but it is better presented than other films of its kind the three main stars johnson long put in fairly decent performances that more than make up for the distinct lack of quality from the supporting cast the fat cop and coach quinn really bugged me and the scripting is slick and witty even if it is poor in places br br the bottom line is though this film is so cute i all the way through it and it has a place in my video collection purely because it could cheer up anybody you really have to be some kind of humourless bore not to like this i dare somebody to sit through this without grinning br br i do recommend this one if you want a simple fun and above all enjoyable watch you won't regret it br br top Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7607569694519043 Review: susie q is a great romantic prom movie amy jo johnson susie q is a great actress i think she did a great performance i hope that sometime that the disney company could put this movie on dvd i think it's kind of cool and a little bit hilarious it's kind of sad when susie q dies in a car accident in the beginning at first it makes you want to cry or sob but in the middle when no one suspects susie q it gets kind of funny and surprising there is a little bit of mystery in this movie but not much but still i would recommend this movie to the whole family if they enjoy comedy mystery or romance type of movies it's great i think that amy jo johnson as susie q is cute Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9483579993247986 Review: this movie used to be played constantly on the disney channel when i was a bit younger and i really remember liking it however i didn't have great taste back then not to say that i do now so i can't for my nine year old self too well the movie was probably a 7 10 but it had some good music so i gave it an extra point yeah worth watching i know that some fans of this movie are wondering what a certain song is the one that appears when she is in the car crash the song is play a love song by the and it is very hard to find and obtain in fact this movie is too i can't find it anywhere online or on dvd or on vhs i'd like to see it again so i can gauge if it was actually a good movie oh well Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8927474021911621 Review: this movie is very good and the whole family would enjoy watching it when susie q is of to her big night at prom she dies in a fatal car crash on her way to prom by kids who are drunk and high as the years go by house gets sold and a family moves into the house that she loves as the boy who now lives in the house sees susie and is the only one who can the two team together with his little little sister and try to save parents from being broke staring amy jo johnson as susie q this movie will fell your heart with comedy sadness and laughter i hope that you see this movie because it is very good but no one seems to have it on dvd or and it no longer comes on tv Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7691816091537476 Review: i love this movie and disney channel is ridiculous for not playing it anymore i think they should definitely put susie q back on the air at least one night so we can record it but if not does anyone know where i can find it my email is aim com please email me if you know where i can find this movie online or anywhere i told my kids about this movie and i think that they deserve to see it also all these disney movies that are coming out now are fake and boring i need susie q back it was a great movie and had great actors and i don't see why it was taken off the air if everyone loves this movie so much why was it taken off the air please take my comment into consideration and along with all of the other comments made to this movie thank you have a nice day Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8747034072875977 Review: i was half as i watched a late night selection of short films but sat bolt upright from the first frames of i shout love and could not take my eyes away for its full brief perfect length with incredibly assured pacing and performances this film maintains its funny sad insightful tone throughout the credits at the end went by so quickly and in such small type i had to go online to find out the person responsible for this master work what a pleasing surprise to see the name of sarah a major actress who is too seldom seen br br kristen and matthew ferguson bobby turn in rich touching performances as a couple in the throes of breaking up as they work through a reprise of favorite moments from their time together both actors reveal dimensions of their characters and their relationship in ways that bring nothing but honor to their talents and to the director writer's skills the film creates a moving narrative with laugh out loud moments and caught breath sorrow br br i shout love is unquestionably one of the greatest and most memorable short films i ever expect to see it has wit heart and stunning originality it matters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867768883705139 Review: i'm absolutely disgusted this movie isn't being sold all who love this movie should email disney and increase the demand for it they'd eventually have to sell it then i'd buy copies for everybody i know everything and everybody in this movie did a good job and i haven't figured out why disney hasn't put this movie on dvd or on vhs in rental stores at least i haven't seen any copies this is a wicked good movie and should be seen by all the kids in the new generation don't get to see it and i think they should it should at least be put back on the channel this movie doesn't deserve a cheap download it deserves the real thing i'm them now this movie will be on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9169504046440125 Review: does anyone know where i could get my hands on this video or the film for this i have been searching for it for a long time to show my daughter to show her and i can not find it anywhere probably because it was only on video and they never made the dvd or vhs or br br i saw this right off disney back in 1996 and i think it would be the best video to show her such a good movie that has every type of emotion displayed throughout the whole movie also has a lot of actors that started their careers with this movie if anyone knows how to get a copy of this movie or has a copy and willing to sell it to me for like 50 bucks or something please call thank you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8562210202217102 Review: i love this movie is it on air anymore what can i do to get it on air again because i miss this movie when does this movie air again i love this movie so much does anyone know how long it has been since it was last on disney it has been a very very long time and i am so sick of waiting i want to see susie q again i swear they take all the good movies off air and play new stupid gay ones that are fake and retarded i miss this movie wish upon a star kazaam with and a bunch more where did all the good movies go i want them back i miss all the good movies and they don't have them anymore if anybody finds out if susie q or any good old disney movie comes out will you please let me know my email is com no blank space thank you and i hope you want this movie back too have a great day Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8441140651702881 Review: my kids loved this movie we watched it every chance we got it was fun a fun movie we watched it as a family and everyone of us enjoyed it it was a movie you could watch without any uncomfortable spots that you would have to explain to the younger ones my boys loved this movie and they would love to be able to see it again even after all these years they remember it that amy jo johnson was a very cute girl all my boys had crushes on her they loved her as the pink power ranger which is why we watched this movie to begin with as you can tell i am rambling a bit to fill lines lol but seriously it is a fun movie and worth watching disney please give us a dvd or replay Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760137796401978 Review: don't you ever miss the good old days when disney actually made great movies that really moved you growing up with disney i always found myself being captivated by the characters every single one seemed truly talented and knew how to act their way through a movie i remember friday nights and running to turn on the tv just to watch their newest movies susie q was one of my all time favorites i never forgot this movie even till this day when one mentions the song susie q i always remember the movie if anyone is thinking of watching this movie i promise you you will fall in love with it i don't think i will ever be able to forget it you will not regret watching it br br unfortunately it's sad to see disney movies such as the hannah montana movie come out what ever happened to disney Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372342228889465 Review: susie q is an original and isn't like those other bad disney film spoiler a boy named zach moves to a new town and has trouble at school he is good basketball a girl in the 1950's died with her boyfriend when their car was crashed off a bridge susie amy jo johnson from the power rangers pink ranger is helping zach as a ghost to get a necklace along the way he must explain to his sister about her ghost and finally getting this necklace susie returns to the bridge she died on and then she gets in the ghostly car of her boyfriend and they float up later as he misses her he finds a girl who looks just like her do you believe in reincarnation susie q is a good movie to see now and then but they barely give because disney needs to fill everything up with stupid movies and shows i give it a br br 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7525648474693298 Review: susie q is one of those rare and sweet movies that give you a warm feeling it's bittersweet but wholesome and it's characters are fun and captivating at first i thought the movie would be the cliché cuddly movie that would bore me after five minutes but was i wrong it made me tear up at times and it's plot was enticing making me root for the good guys i loved the movie and still remember it today 9 years later i recommend it highly to anyone and the movie is family oriented so you won't have to worry about unsuitable content truly if disney would show more movies that are up to par as susie q it would be the most popular family oriented channel in the world now if only disney would show it just one more time go susie q Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.813096821308136 Review: although not the most technically advanced film i have seen this was a fun and enjoyable couple of hours the main characters are sweet and you really get to like them and feel something when susie q has to go but feel good again when she returns as maggie br br lots of stock dialogue and a contrived plot line but most of all lots of fun Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.803304135799408 Review: this is the best movie i have ever seen and i love it very much is is so sad and loving i could watch this movie over and over again when i first seen it on disney channel i was like i would love to see this movie again i would love to watch this movie everyday and i recommend it to anyone this is really a good movie to anyone who has not seen this movie and is thinking about it they better go and see it because it is really good i love the part when the boy found out about the girl and from then on i was just all into this movie if i could watch two movies everyday it would be this one and beloved those are my two favorite movies i really love them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769871234893799 Review: i love this disney movie its a real cute movie and when it comes on again i will have to make a mental note to tape it i really like how they break into the bank trying to find parents information you should really see this movie its great for the whole family Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8415612578392029 Review: so real and surreal all in one i remember feeling like heck i remember being this was a beautiful vignette of a relationship ending i especially liked the protesters it is nice to see symbolism in a movie without being smacked over the head with it if you get the chance to see this take it it is well worth the 30 minutes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710793495178223 Review: i many students now signing up for student exchange to barcelona and being disappointed when they don't have quite such an exciting time br br the movie was enjoyable it's of course always a pleasure to see audrey br br however i have a very strong issue with part of the movie the lesbian roommate tells xavier that women like to be physically dominated which i take issue with and shows him some sort of butt grabbing move that's guaranteed to get a woman xavier then tries out the butt grab on a shy married friend who starts out saying no no i'm married i'm married but then somehow succumbs to the butt grab all of a sudden she's moaning yes yes and they're going at it on the in i found this really really offensive furthermore it is very stereotyped how often have we seen scenes where the woman says no but obviously doesn't mean it no means no grabbing butts physical domination isn't going to make it right it just totally supported the stereotypical rape myths br br i wasn't even sure how to read the next scene where he to the lesbian about how it worked and how next time he was just going to demand suck it slut or something like that did he really think forcing himself onto a woman with no respect for her feelings was the way to go br br this section really ruined the movie for me Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07021130621433258 Review: so we saw this on dvd at our apartment here in paris we're all here on an exchange program we all laughed so hard cuz so much of what was going on in the movie happened to us i mean yeah sure some of it was pretty clichéd but still true know what i'm saying br br i think i related more to the quiet guy the italian than xavier because i'm more of the observer in our group anyway i wish i had a hot roommate like de france she seems like a cool chick in the movie and for real after i saw her the cannes festival last month br br now i'm thinking i wanna go to barcelona next summer after seeing this movie i gotta check out the sequel too which just came out here in france Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7721813917160034 Review: a rather charming depiction of european union beginning to operate among the young generation as of that group learn to live together in an apartment in barcelona where they are all studying on international central to the story is xavier who may have lived a rather conventional life with his mother in france but who quickly becomes a leader in the group helping them deal with and other problems he learns about life and love rapidly has a wholesome appearance and gives a fine performance the rest of the cast also play well occasionally they all lapse into english when they want to make sure they are communicating uncertain about all their apartment ability to understand french or danish or whatever the languages may be cinematography noteworthy including fine views of barcelona and its famed towers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622775912284851 Review: this movies is really special it's about a young french who go in barcelona spain in order to study and in he meets other like him this film he's the european movies of the year so go watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8490694761276245 Review: a young frenchman himself as he becomes an erasmus exchange student in barcelona and comes back a better man sounds boring no way the movie is filled with colourful people all of them stereotypes the british and her racist brother the sexually liberated dane the ultra german in this case though the stereotypes are brilliantly done you feel like you know people like that i for one know an arrogant doctor and his trophy wife and they're just like the characters in the film they feel like real people br br go see this movie and enjoy the subtitles Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8254538774490356 Review: i liked this film very much as i liked before the other movies by cedric all the actors coming from all over europe are very good and funny one can really feel the influence of amelie like in many other recent movies but it's ok Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8750088810920715 Review: surprising witty funny and totally engaging the film grabs a little known reality that of the student that goes studying in an erasmus program the beginning is great as the story kicks off of course it has a few lulls on the and the story drifts sometimes away from the main character but the viewer won't bother the movie is young fresh and light hearted even though i don't agree with the notion that when you do erasmus and you come back you no longer make part of that universe but that's just me the movie is deep and at the same time very light cool and recommendable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419141411781311 Review: this movie deals with the european erasmus exchange program but more generally about the european youth it is so true that i don't know did to reach such a masterpiece definitely one of my top 5 movies it reminds me of the famous song this is my life my life life is life 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933750033378601 Review: as a former erasmus student i enjoyed this film very much it was so realistic and funny it really picked up the spirit that exists among erasmus students i hope many other students will follow this experience too however i wonder if this movie is all that interesting to watch for people with no international experience but at least one of my friends who has never gone on erasmus also enjoyed it very much i give it 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878227710723877 Review: is full of energy and it's honest realistic and refreshing not a comedy or drama but more a slice of life movie about this particular group of very interesting but still normal young people who share an apartment in barcelona for one year beautifully photographed with a nice soundtrack if you're older this movie should bring back a flood of good memories if you're young learn by this example Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735316634178162 Review: this is a very moving film that takes a new twist on somewhere we've all been a relationship as it's about to end kristen performance as desperately trying to hold onto her connection with bobby for just one more day is extremely convincing and moving and takes you right into the story who hasn't been faced with the end of a relationship and at least wanted to shout out just one more night when he does give her one more night the journey that these two people share makes you pause and think about how precious every truly close relationship can be and how each one whether permanent or not should be treated with respect rather than simply thrown away Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5739444494247437 Review: my favorite film this year great characters and plot and the direction and editing was smooth visually beautiful and interesting br br set in barcelona the film follows a year in the lives of six foreign graduate students and assorted others cultures and languages clash but hearts and lives intertwine the leading role would never have been cast in hollywood but he carried the part perfectly the characters were nicely developed and their interplay was honest and accurate there were two especially noteworthy scenes the climax was truly inspired the film is sentimental and the last ten minutes could have been cut but it was wonderfully entertaining br br i nearly didn't watch it but did just to see audrey tautou her role although billed second or third was minor and was by several other characters i wish more films like this were made it brought to mind the big chill or the breakfast club don't start this movie late if you plan to go to bed 1 2 way through Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8660337328910828 Review: i got to watch this movie in my french class as part of lets say french culture i thought the way it was filmed and the editing was real good but mostly it was entertaining especially the guy that played brother also the story line was really good as well as it was believable and yet adventurous as well br br favorite part when william is making fun of the german guy studying and when he acts out how flies reproduce br br my french isn't that good but with the subtitles i could pretty much get what was going on br br watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938458263874054 Review: my wife and i watched this marvelous movie this evening because we will watch russian dolls tomorrow and the first is important to see before the second br br we both loved the apartment and will enjoy following some of the characters through the early years of their lives now in st russia we both identified slightly with the rough framework of the story because we were students florence italy for us so the script was not completely foreign to our early lives our living was considerably different but as with this movie anytime you throw together young people passing through the same life hoops as any developed world people they will experience much the same life situations br br the collection of people and the personal difficulties that they faced were and therein lies the beauty of this film and probably its sequence that i will see tomorrow as i wrote the characters as well as these situations are familiar to all of us and therefore we can enjoy living their lives for awhile this must be one of the film's great strengths allowing the viewer to vicariously experience the emotional of the people involved and yet remain aloof the viewer can through that distance chuckle to themselves thinking i wouldn't have done something that dumb or i would have avoided that trap maybe that's why we go to movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7908967733383179 Review: i love this film dont know why it is called pot luck in england what a rubbish and entirely irrelevant name i spent 8 months in barcelona not as an erasmus student but living with other foreigners so it felt just the same it brings back so many great memories of the fun i had with all the friends i made from different countries and of the city itself i really want to see the ' the russian dolls i'm guessing it wont be released here my brother saw it in france and said it def wasn't as good but had a lot of the same cast the brother of wendy gets married apparently anyone know anything about this film and whether it may be released Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.944409191608429 Review: xavier a french student moves into an apartment in barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over europe an italian a danish a german a british a spanish and a belgium br br he wants to get a job in with the help of his father's friend he says there are jobs here a lot but if you know spanish and spanish market so he advice him to go spain xavier gets an grand and fly to barcelona by living his girlfriend and mother br br he first learns that the house he will stay is no longer available and the small rooms in barcelona are even more expensive than he thinks he stays in a french couples house while he was looking for a house he has been interviewed with the 5 people from the house and has been accepted he had an affair with this french guys lovely wife and totally messed up everything with his problematic girlfriend br br do you want to hear more did you travel abroad for education watch this movie i promise that you will have a very nice time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.880851149559021 Review: spoilers ahead br br it is really unfortunate that a movie so well produced turns out to be br br such a disappointment i thought this was full of silly clichés and br br that it basically tried to hard br br to the american guys out there how many of you spend your br br time jumping on your girlfriend's bed and making monkey br br sounds to the married girls how many of you have suddenly br br gone from to overnight but not with your br br husband to the french would you really ask about someone br br being à la when you know they don't speak french wouldn't br br you use a more common word like br br i lived in france for a while and i sort of do know and understand br br europe and i love it but my german roommate and i found this br br pretty insulting overall it looked like a movie funded by the br br european parliament and it tried too hard basically it had all br br sorts of differences that it tried to tie together not a bad thing in br br itself but the result is at best awkward but in fact ridiculous too br br many clashes that wouldn't really happen then the end of the br br movie the last 10 minutes ruined all the rest why doesn't xavier br br talk to the erasmus students he meets back in paris why does br br he just walk off why does he just run away from his job is that br br freedom and in the end is the new europe supposed to rest on br br a bunch of people who smoke up and all day is this what br br it's made up of br br besides the acting was pretty horrible i can't believe judith br br role and acting why was she made to look like br br emanuelle so much at first i thought xavier was ok but br br with retrospect i think he was pretty bad br br and that's all really too bad because technically opening credits br br scenes when he's asking what papers he needs it was really br br good except for sound editing around the british siblings and the br br soundtrack was great too so the form was good but the content br br pretty horrible Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.06836176663637161 Review: cedric movie is easy breezy charm wrapped in nostalgia for our younger years and attractive youths at its core it's the feature length presentation of the long running mtv reality soap opera known as the real world in which as its motto goes this is the story' of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped so watch what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real this is exactly what happens minus the cameras planted at every minuscule corner of the house in barcelona spain where xavier comes to stay having to learn spanish to fill into his requirements an outsider in many ways he slowly forms a camaraderie with his house mates who come from all corners of europe except america this is a movie in which the only american shown is an unlikable character with whom wendy the adorable kelly reilly is having an affair with only for sex she confesses since she has her own boyfriend who makes a late but dazed appearance throughout his stay there he tries to maintain a long distance relationship with his girlfriend played by audrey tautou while he begins a tentative with the wife of the owner of the spanish house where he is staying at and gets some advice from a lesbian house mate de france as to how to seduce a woman a sweet little feature that presents a moment in time that twenty somethings will never see again is forgettable fun containing within itself the threshold into the real world experienced through eyes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7900764346122742 Review: as a european the movie is a nice throwback to my time as a student in the 1980's and the experiences i had living abroad and interacting with other although the circumstances were slightly different the director went to the new york film school from 1982 85 so one would think that he is drawing on this experience br br it is interesting how the film balances the message that one should not with the notion that for every stereotype there is some underlying truth for example the italian character is based more on the aspect than on any well known italian stereotype the german character features a few more tried and tested stereotypes but the most stereotypical aspect about the movie is not a character but the central theme of infidelity as a critic observed infidelity is as crucial to french film as class is to british film br br both the main character and his girlfriend are played as not entirely likable which i think is deliberate and great br br it may be unintentional but some of the have elements that could be taken as a metaphor for their perceived role in the the british woman has a fling with an american who is an entertainer like a 1980's us president while the frenchman shows himself as the natural leader when the landlord shows up br br although europe is not as diverse as new york it is striking that we see only two non white characters one is a chilean woman with indigenous features who despite appearing the age of our main character is not portrayed as a potential object of interest another is a spanish or rather male who appears a bit invented br br one might ask why chose protagonists who were all from long established member countries in western europe while these reflect what he and i would meet as students in the 1980's i believe exchange programs in contemporary europe are much more diverse the erasmus program encompasses some 30 countries from to eastern europe many of which are not members i do understand however that the choice of that are more familiar to the majority of the may have been deemed necessary not to distract from the contrast wants to create between the peoples' europe and the europe br br despite minor gripes a great movie that made me consider going back to europe to live a french friend of mine also an in the us captured our shared feelings in this piece of contradiction if europe was more like the us i would leave in a heartbeat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640765190124512 Review: cliché is one of this film's main achievements when you hear a vague outline of the story – erasmus students of mixed sharing a flat in barcelona – you predict a collection of euro stereotypes in a farcical pas du in fact it's a finely judged comedy about a young frenchman xavier trying to make sense of human relationships there are some excellently observed minor roles the arrogant french the brother of the english girl forlorn mother and some fine visual humour especially in the opening scenes mocking the complexity of the application procedure so what does xavier learn about relationships nothing positive in place of a conventionally happy ending there is a regrettably finale about – xavier has all the friends he made nevertheless this highly enjoyable film deserves its great success i saw it in with a mixed euro audience who enjoyed themselves hugely and even applauded at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815388321876526 Review: the first thing i wanted to do after watching this film was watch it again because i'd missed lots with all the laughing i did i'm european and i've studied abroad and i've as good as lived with spanish french italian and german people the film was full of stereotypes which more often than not p people off and reading some of the other reviews i see that it did p people off but this film gets the stereotypes so right i cannot fault it except for maybe the way the french guy became a drunken party animal the english guy was the perfect geezer stereotype drunk annoying insulting but shines through in the end as well as the stereotypes the film also got the emotional aspect of studying abroad correct at first he's shy doesn't know anybody misses home doesn't know his way around as time progresses it becomes his home and when the time comes to leave it is extremely difficult a feeling people can only understand if they've experienced it i highly recommend this film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5012574195861816 Review: in moments of desperation were willing to do whatever it takes to win i loved how the leaves futility was used as a metaphorical basis for bobby and the acting was accurate by far superior from the hogwash given by the film industry br br great editing at the end of the short i felt it was a bit incomplete but so is life and this is were life and art waltz into cinematic masterpiece br br excuse me while i off the cheese whiz but i guess it's acceptable at certain times br br two scenes which i must point out are the bath tub and the couch scene br br the couch scene for was a defining moment and 360 of the human condition throughout the short i viewed her as a brute but now we see her true reality her mind spoke before her heart need i say more about the bath tub scene Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9505071640014648 Review: albert finney and tom courtenay are brilliant as sir and his dresser of course the play is brilliant to begin with and nothing can compare with the immediacy and of theatre and i think you listen better in theatre but on the screen we become more intimate we're more than we are in the theatre we witness subtle changes in expression we see better as well as listen both the play and the movie are wondrous moving intelligent illuminating of the backstage story of the company of historical context of the two main characters and of the parallel characters in lear itself if you cannot get to see it in a theatre i don't imagine it's produced much these days then please do yourself a favor and get the video Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8056532740592957 Review: collected the audience wherever it was shown it gathered audience awards on many film festivals all over the world and it is not strange we have the ability to watch a cheerful and an astonishing piece of art and it is wise by the way is a very funny comedy about youth and growing up but most of all it is about the lights and shadows of living in the european union br br the main character of the film is a french student of economy xavier for his future carrier his is sent for one year of studying to barcelona in spain it turns out that the lectures are being given in language that probably doesn't help the of knowledge but it helps in the relationships inside the group of foreign exchange students especially if they rent a big flat together there are 3 girls english belgian and spanish as well as three boys german danish and italian our french guy will also get there a year is a very long time long enough to get close and make friends and get to know some european stereotypes while trying to break them apart br br treats this special case of a process of europe with humor and without he comes out of the idea that young people are everywhere just the same they like jokes they like to make irresponsible relationships but they don't neglect their aspirations the most interesting is the sum of experience of this little community they live together in the fire of everyday tasks fighting with the surrounding reality they are full of unusual ideas for life young europeans come back to their countries to take up a life of an adult on their own they are hope to fight the many problems of the union for example the terrifying administration system in the end they proof that not only can they communicate and make friends despite the many differences but they also now how to live the full of life and they won't allow taking that full of life away from them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654982686042786 Review: this film is about xavier an erasmus exchange student from paris who spends one year in barcelona during that time under the influence of all the new impressions he changes and grows upon return he has a much clearer view on his life and finally takes it into his own hands br br this is one of the most moving films i've ever seen and the reason is probably that i've been in a very similar situation i'm from germany not from france and for me it was madrid not barcelona but i can assure you that this film is a completely accurate depiction of what an erasmus in spain will do to you from what i hear the story is and that's probably why it is so realistic br br let me give some examples mild spoiler alert xavier shares a flat with other students from italy denmark germany belgium spain and england the flat looks exactly like all the erasmus shared flats i've seen in madrid the main characters are nicely developed and some funny scenes arise from the usual stereotypes the spanish landlord is also 100 accurate the story of xavier and his girlfriend who remained in paris is also very typical about 90 of all relationships break up during an erasmus or shortly thereafter there's a wonderful scene in which xavier tries to convince wendy his from england who is kind of to go out with all the others he finally succeeds and wendy probably has the night of her life br br another great thing in this film is that it's truly the students in the flat speak spanish or english and xavier speaks french with his mother and girlfriend there are subtitles so that everyone can understand what's being said i surely hope that this film never gets dubbed anywhere br br i can imagine that for non erasmus people this is simply an entertaining comedy but for all my fellow erasmus i can only say this is your film if you haven't seen it do so but be prepared for some feelings of nostalgia br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587045311927795 Review: one of the biggest french success of the year 2002 was also very well greeted abroad which is quite extraordinary for a french film it is not difficult to define the reasons of this success this movie made by one of the most interesting french film makers of these last years presents students coming from all over europe and gathered all together under the same roof in barcelona these students are described like the ones you imagine or you see in everyday life either either serious or with a sense of humor i guess that if the movie worked so well it is because a lot of students must have recognized themselves in the main characters' portraits and especially br br we follow the movie and so his experience abroad as an erasmus student through his eyes xavier is really an ordinary student with his qualities his faults an intelligent making with quite a lot of ingenious ideas perfectly expresses his lost mind and his anxiety about the world and being an erasmus student on that subject the best examples can be found in two sequences the first one is when xavier asks a woman at university for the papers he has to send to prepare his when the same woman informs him about the different necessary all the papers appear on the screen when she is naming them in the next sequence voice over to the spectator his vision of the modern world now where to find the second example well the scene where xavier has a thorough medical examination during which films his visions is widely sufficient to speak of itself br br moreover the director wasn't really interested by his main character's studies he left this point low key he rather put a lot of effort into private life of course in his love affair with anne sophie but also and especially in his relations with his fellow tenants it is a real friendship story that shows us with its moments of happiness but also its arguments and its tensions through adventure and at the end of his stay he will have been into life which will make him more mature the message that the author wanted to isn't difficult to guess you believe that you live in an and complicated world you give up but search to get what you want even if it is difficult br br apart from this we could also fear that with the topic wouldn't avoid a trap the clichés let's be frank about it they are included in the screenplay but the director does his best not to spread them too much in his movie then the screenplay contains convenient and predictable moments at the airport and before boarding we see xavier a tear after he left his family but fortunately the shortcomings of the script stop here quite funny dialogs and cool young actors perfectly at ease in their roles make up the whole br br in spite of its weaknesses is to be taken for a success in the movie of young people besides the whole atmosphere it brings out lets us think that this movie is directed primarily to a young audience ultimately the end of the movie and its big success let us suggest that to a fashion that goes right for american cinema the of sequels and indeed the film maker currently works on a sequel entitled les let's hope that it will be as good as Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9193136096000671 Review: in france xavier is a young of twenty and something years trying to get a job in a department through a friend of his father he is advised to have a in spanish economy and language to get a good position he decides to apply in an european exchange program called erasmus and move to barcelona to improve his in spanish culture and language she leaves his girlfriend tautou promising to keep a close contact with her and once in barcelona he is temporarily by a french doctor jean michel xavier de and his young and lonely wife anne sophie judith he had met in the airport later he moves to an apartment with international students the english wendy kelly reilly the spanish cristina the italian the danish lars christian and the german tobias then the belgium isabelle de france and brother william kevin bishop join the group and xavier learns spanish language and finds friendship and love in his experience living abroad is one of those movies the viewer becomes sad when it ends the story is a delightful and funny tale of friendship and love in a world and an unified europe this very charming movie made me feel good and happy although i have never experienced to live in a republic of students the newcomer william provokes the funniest situations along the story with his big mouth and short brain further it great to see a fresh approach of students living together different from those dumb american and their stereotypes common in american movies my vote is eight br br title brazil spanish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697749018669128 Review: there are a few things in life that we can't experience more than once and the college experience is one of them especially if we're living in a foreign country and in a apartment with 6 from 6 different countries xavier the main character leaves his tidy life in paris his ex hippy mother and his beautiful girlfriend and goes to barcelona to study spanish in order to get a job at the embassy he falls in love with the wife of a french doctor and he makes friends that make him look at things differently when brother wendy is one of the room mates comes from england the film starts to become a lot funnier well anyway xavier starts to see things differently with all his new friends and he probably lives something he will never forget and will change his life forever overall a very nice nostalgic film which becomes even more interesting because of the cast i thought it was very interesting that you could see all these kids from different countries all of them speaking different languages and having different cultures get along with each other and fun i gave it a 9 out of 10 because i left the theatre with a smile on my face and thinking about things i haven't done yet while i'm still in college and would want to do before it's too late Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9373688101768494 Review: this is a very well done film showing the life of international students during their erasmus year in barcelona which by the way is one of the most beautiful towns in europe and is an ideal location br br the idea itself with all the different languages is great and gives the film an original atmosphere there are some clichés about the countries but most of them are true the characters could not better represent their different countries br br having experienced erasmus on myself during my in italy i can say that is movie is incredibly authentic i had many experiences which were similar to the characters except i didn't get laid as often the movie is also quite funny yet not like all those stupid american college movies br br finally the movie touches also some important issues like the change from student to work life br br 9 10 i may not be very objective though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667023420333862 Review: i have to say that this film was excellently produced and tops the ratings as a typical sci fi film i enjoyed it its a sci fi film if you want a thriller watch another channel this is what the scifi lovers want excellently produced by one of sci best producers scot ok the special effects weren't excellent but what a great cast some more money could have been used for effects but then again what sci fi has high budgeted effects stop complaining and change the channel if you don't like these type of films films like mission impossible and braveheart are great but these aren't sci fi films sci fi produces excellent films like sabretooth alien hunters etc well done keep them churning out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8862122893333435 Review: i played sam the porter sidekick in the film dead rail which later aired as alien express and i have to say that for my part i thoroughly enjoyed watching this film as a struggling actor this was a chance for me to work with fantastic people it gave me great scenes to include on my reel and it allowed me to work on a dream job for a month and a half no waiting tables the director and steve and scott the producers were very kind by giving me this opportunity to participate in the production i made many friends lou todd steven and i consider myself very fortunate to have been able to work with these incredibly talented people there was not a day that went by that i did not laugh my butt off the real tragedy isn't so much the special effects it's that every single person who watched this film didn't get to see what happened behind the scenes and all the talent that truly went into it building the set prop masters wardrobe makeup artists script the cinematographer production assistants extras craft services producers director and actors it's a given that sci fi didn't spend a terrible amount of money on the film 2 million but there was a lot of time energy and man power that was into it i look on the film now as a production that brought a lot of talented people together for a fun project that was shot without complications in less than two months it was a magnificent cast and crew and i'm just so glad to be apart of it on a further note to those of you who don't know lou diamond phillips todd bridges and steven brand they are fantastic people who are incredibly funny lou i still am working on my deniro impression and can't thank you enough for introducing me to midnight run todd every time i hear an elvis song i can't forget the story you told me about hanging out with him at his house for dinner can you please pass me the pa im a huge elvis fan steven mr brand you are a true and all the advice and i received from you will always be appreciated i miss you guys and hope you are well thanks for the good memories stories jokes and friendship oh and miss utah says hello wink wink br br joe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962641716003418 Review: really don't care that no one on here likes this movie i do and that's what this review is about lou diamond phillips is great in this comedic role that line about train a b and c is now to me an instant classic the cg is great yeah train looks a little fake but the aliens wow do they ever rock todd bridges where's arnold and mr drummond wow he's been out of the loop guess that's what jail does to you a bullet train is on it's way to las vegas with the senator for him to deliver a big speech a meteor has just hit and now all of a sudden we got aliens running loose aboard the train and our hero cop has to save the day to make matters worse his ex wife is on board arguing with him i just thought this movie was so wonderful a must see if you like action Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8886845707893372 Review: the movie is good and i think tiffany amber is very beautiful i liked the movie can anyone tell me how i can get hold of the songs from this movie even the soundtrack will do if that's not possible can i at least get the names of the songs with their respective singers i tried to look up amazon com but its not there i tried cd baby not there either i through google to get some details but there weren't any i would appreciate it if someone could give me the answer to my question i know that the songs belong to country music and is sung by a country artist i just need the title names along with the singer i would recommend this movie or rather the songs to any country loving person Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6650097370147705 Review: at the beginning of this film which i found myself watching on ifc in the wee hours of the morning i was filled with a sense of claustrophobia and general discomfort the feeling of being trapped with no way to escape was so powerful that i didn't know if i wanted to continue watching although it didn't really seem to me that i had much of a choice so compelling was the situation br br gradually though that feeling of discomfort although it never really disappeared entirely and i felt drawn into and really just hoping against hope that they might get back together br br really just a moving powerful story fit into a tiny package i had no idea that sarah had anything to do with it until her trivia so now i love it even more br br i definitely recommend it if your lucky enough to catch it on the independent film channel sometime or wily enough to figure out some other way to view it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9459713101387024 Review: surprisingly good made for t v thriller i wasn't expecting too much from this one but i'm glad to say that this is one of the best of it's kind it's fast paced and features solid acting and interesting events br br the story gets you hooked on since the beginning and with many hits you can't help but find the movie very interesting br br the background story of character is hard but it turns into a nightmare when her husband is something much worse than her childhood friend's step father br br the stranger concept and his actions are disturbing if you consider that it is a common disease in society a serial rapist does not respect society or even his own family and this movie displays the sickness and crime in a perfect way br br my beef with the movie was the non sense situation when character returns home with her deranged husband after he's released on bail by that moment she knew what he did to his young relative played by the cute allyson but that's just the typical hollywood scene that provokes more trouble br br the climax scene shows following her husband when he's about to commit another rape then she calls the cops who come in time just to capture him the ending tells us that the husband was sentenced for 99 years in prison in real life br br the acting is also pretty good and tiffany is great and gorgeous as always the direction is also very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855247139930725 Review: hmm is it right to compare and mark paul post saved by the bell acting of course it's not right it's ridiculous and is right to give this movie a rating that's funny this movie wasn't so horrible though better than i expected it to be made for tv movies are often so so so similar so many of them have the same feel to them this one had that same feel but it worked even though it was yet another tortured wife who's gotta get the b in the end story before it started i had envisioned ms as a vixen type 90210 seductress but here she was as innocent as kelly which was refreshing eric close surprised me by playing his part really well with some decent writing the director got a pretty good convincing performance out of him without being at all cheesy all in all it was somewhat interesting definitely better than most tv movies my grade b Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6412221193313599 Review: gerald dave morgan war crimes tv series was like a father to jennifer gallagher a kiss before lying who experience a very bad situation in her life and it caused jennifer to be withdrawn with people and young men dave morgan tries desperately to get her out of the house and manages to introduce jennifer to chris gallagher who falls madly in love with her at their very first meeting in almost one or two dates later chris asks jennifer if she will marry him and she agrees it is not very long after the wedding that things start to happen chris is in the navy and does not like working in submarines and things start happening to young gals in the neighborhood this is a very excellent tv film and it sometimes makes you wonder if the guy or gal i want as a soul mate is the perfect person Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683117866516113 Review: when i saw the preview for this movie i figured to myself here's another dumb tv movie that's written with the thought and complexity of a soap opera but when i saw it i was surprised tiffany amber stars and proves that she can indeed act if given the chance as a woman who falls in love with and marries a man now and eric close but begins to lose trust in him when a series of rapes begin to take place in her community at first she is blinded by his that he is innocent and her love for him but as time passes she continues to be suspicious of him br br while this sounds like the set up for another boring melodramatic tv movie it is really much better than that because the characters are well acted by and close and the movie's script allows them to be much more complicated and intelligent than you'd expect these aren't just caricatures or cardboard characters that exist only to move the plot along but real three dimensional people and we find ourselves really caring about them and the movie is smart enough that it is able to provide an exciting involving climax to the story without resorting to dumb action scenes mindless cliches or cheap melodrama instead we share in the main character's inner conflicts and fears and are given a realistic portrayal of how she might be able to resolve them and do the right thing br br if you get a chance to give this one a look please do so it's production values are not exactly top notch it is a tv movie after all but if you can look past that there is an excellent story to enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.92105633020401 Review: at initial thought the concept of this show seemed to be a joke and a gag just for stan lee's amusement i expected nothing more than a sleazy animated version of wire with low production values much like those short pieces of crap you see on adult swim for short term amusement but can never taken too seriously boy was i wrong br br has even better production values than similar marvel toons the animation is very good and it seems that they've taken this series very seriously and given it a full effort to make it a professional production as possible br br the humor is good too on the sexy suggestive and sleazy side it is very similar if not exactly like the simpsons style you may encounter clichés and a lot of predictable humor but its still fun nevertheless if this were running today i'd surely see it regularly its surprisingly one of the better toons ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645510911941528 Review: i lack cable vision and no longer have so being a rural resident i have to wait for dvd releases being a lover of blondes but not i of course not only have wire but i have the complete first season i've not yet found or a second season for i have the baywatch hawaiian wedding dvd i have the issues of playboy that pamela denise anderson posed in i could go on i love pamela there is no one or anything that could make me feel guilty about enjoying but there are certain elements that i dislike but live with for other series depict smoking and alcohol consumption too some times but those are my personal and i try not to let them ruin the fun of a series like this for me i too was taken by the change in animation style but i adapted however the amount of female nudity and that is a big disappointment as one expects a lot of it in a series with a premise like this but then again i adapted one of my favorite episodes of mindy was when they got to meet robin williams so of course one of my favorite episodes of is when pamela tommy visit the club and the comparisons begin if there really is a season 2 i hope that i can find it for as a i need to complete my collection i recommend this for other admirers of the female form and lovers of blondes hey blonde blondes are the feminine form for spelling blond your software should already know that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8216649293899536 Review: is an animated series about a girl named erotica jones voiced by pamela anderson who lives a double life as a stripper at a gentleman's club known as the tender and as a sexy crime fighter known as a k a agent 69 who works for a government organization as erotica fights crime and the forces of evil such as a plastic surgeon who gives women breast that either explode or make them fat and cheapo a criminal who steals from 99 cent stores and makes his two henchmen share a gun the creator of the character and the series is stan lee of marvel fame and creator of spider man br br back in late june of 2003 spike tv then known as the new premiered a thursday night block of three animated shows those shows were adult party cartoon new adventures of classic kids show characters and for adults done by original creator john gary the rat about a lawyer who is turned into a human sized rat starring grammar of cheers and fame and the adventures of a stripper who doubles as a superhero voiced by pamela anderson and created by stan lee i remember seeing all three of the i was anxious to see and as i love the original show i was a little let down it was alright but it seemed to take things a little too far seeing the two have gay sex together was a bit much though gary the rat wasn't bad the best of the three was easily the animation was really good it had an awesome intro song it had some good talent behind it and it was funny as hell the show was just so silly i don't even know how to begin explaining it after four of five weeks if not a little less the animation block disappeared which was weird because i know it got good ratings and it was advertised everywhere i was disappointed to see go but several months later i found out about new episodes that aired at like 1 00 am i only got to see one and though it was funny as hell and i was glad to see the show back after all that time something seemed a bit off br br in the beginning of it's short run had great animation it was dark moody realistic and somewhat sexy too the costumed looked good too the character was drawn well after the long hiatus and during the rest of the episodes the animation was very different instead of dark and realistic look it originally had everything was now really colorful and cartoonish received the biggest changes though before she had normal long hair now she had hair bigger than peggy married with children if even possible also the eye mask actually shows her eyes now before it was just white you saw which was cool since it was more also the upper part of her costume was kind of a type thing with a collar and her costume was dark blue that changed to her costume being a violet color and her upper costume being really crappy looking in comparison in short the show was a cartoon and very over the top silly beforehand but the second half it became more cartoonish looking and though still laugh out loud hilarious it became more zany as well for example there was a later episode about a were beaver yes a were beaver br br anyway instead of complaining about the mid series changes only ran one season but it was a very good show like the tales from the crypt film of blood it may be really campy but it's really fun as long as your not a prude you'll find yourself laughing repeatedly at this show i haven't seen every episode because i haven't got the dvd yet for two reasons 1 paramount released and they have this screwed up policy about not including any extras on nearly all released tv shows even though this was the entire show i would have liked to see some explaining the animation change and interviews with pamela anderson and stan lee and 2 the awesome kid rock song during the opening was replaced now i'm not a fan of his but that intro sang was the theme for the show if your not going to pay to have any extras at least pay to have the original intro song you jack asses the show also had a few interesting guest stars such as john as cheapo and mark as the plastic who hates models also tom kenny was on the show as the owner of the strip club in most every episode stan lee has a cameo in one episode too br br the breakdown br br pros had a great look to it at first funny as hell a very fun show great voice talent for the most part chief watch the show and see some of the stuff he does and was easily the best of the three animated shows mentioned earlier br br cons the mid series animation change and the crappy dvd described earlier aside from the fact that some of the humor could be kind of dumb at times i have nothing really negative to say about this br br overall is a huge guilty pleasure of mine and it's a shame it only ran one season it was a very funny sexy packed cult series that i hope to see air on adult swim someday with the original intro intact and possibly give it another season like family guy check it out even if it is on the lousy dvd you will laugh yourself silly br br rated tv ma crude and sexual humor and nudity runtime about 25 minutes per episode score 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583324790000916 Review: the best bit in the film was when alan pulled down her and ran the cut throat razor over her bum cheeks and around her bum hole it was also brilliant to see bum going up and down like a elbow later on in the film br br alan was tough as hell in it like when he got annoyed and pushed the four eyed wimp onto the sofa br br i've been laughing for days about the cut throat razor bit a brilliant idea by the script writers alan must be brought back into eastenders so he can do the same to peggy br br alan is back and this time he's armed with a razor watch out if you're a girl and he finds you and pulls your down Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.946622908115387 Review: i love to see a female protagonist in this movie her name was rose rose brought out a lot of interesting questions in her journey of fulfillment is is possible to attain peace and internal fulfillment through external means does our society teach this can one be a victim of memory which may lead to others is one responsible for being a product of one's environment to what extent can one control or take control of one's environment how is a typical human alike or different than rose lastly would the outcome or story change if it were from another country like france or italy i loved that this movie provoked all of these questions in me while it entertained and kept me guessing to the end every time i've watched it i have learned more about the film and myself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9555224180221558 Review: spoilers spoilers spoilers just a few small ones br br saw this on channel missed the first 30 min of movie will keep this comment short and informative br br the movie is basically about 5 characters the acting is very bad for characters 1 girl with the help of another girl kidnaps 3 different people but it and the 3 kidnap the 2 this is one of those types of movies where the script writers try to be thought provoking or philosophical mysterious and you get the point but do to their own personal lack in thinking they fall terribly short like one of the who is supposed to be some type of psychology nerd looks the part but his tongue can't speak it the writers think that if the nerd uses a lot of 8 letter words amateurishly unknowingly i believe that the viewers will be ignorant enough to believe it i wish i could give an example but i cant recall any exactly as it was said the ending was bad as well but the one female captive acted her role as an old and relatively wise lady although she as well as the rest had a lot of cliché s br br so why would i give this movie a 7 stars if i thought all the above simple i give the entire seven stars to lisa keller one sexy a momma she is fine lol i am an of beauty and she is exactly that but don't get me confused because i'm not a pervert and this movie is not a porno in any way their is about her i cant explain but i like it i remember the scene where a captive has broke free and as he looks for a way out bumps into keller she tries to get way but she doesn't have a chance he throws her down on the stairs and he pulls her pants down no panties now although she has an amazing ass and the this shot leaves little to the imagination for a long 30 seconds i think it was her facial expression that got me she wanted it and that look had me thinking i was behind that i would have torn that booty up after that expression i couldn't look at her objectively anymore i was in love lol i am glad to have seen this movie but if lisa keller wasn't playing the lead role i would have changed the channel well after i had seen the scene i mentioned above i am a lisa keller fan know but is seems that she isn't a consistent actor seeing this 2003 movie is her latest but i am forward to another movie with her in it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.40246179699897766 Review: excellent and moving story of the end of a uniquely intimate affair then again the point of the film to paraphrase another comment is that every relationship can be unique and intimate a truly quality short film which caught me at my yet had the power to pull me down onto the sofa and watch fixed and quiet for the duration bobby and are powerfully moving characters and anyone who has suffered the end of a love affair will find this film to be a cathartic exercise beyond that the within a film' idea plays out very well with this cast and is quite riveting though in a somewhat melancholic way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823628067970276 Review: i'm not usually into dark psychological thriller type things however me is really an amazing piece of work the story acting filming psychological themes erotic quality and spiritual understanding are all really quite complex and compelling rose plays the complexities and shifts of a psychologically disturbed woman really quite accurately my partner was particularly impressed with the sophisticated way the power exchange issues were handled it was so intense for us to watch that we found ourselves leaving it three quarters through to get tea and i felt compelled to have a shower the story was gripping but we were clearly unable to handle all the energy in one straight shot it delves into the gritty and grimy side of people but doesn't leave you there i thought about the characters and deeper meanings for a long time i would highly recommend this one still be prepared for an experience you might not be expecting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.950713038444519 Review: i shot this movie i am very proud of the film it was a great experience which shows up on the screen hussey is an excellent collaborator who had a vision and was able to capture the movie in the exact way we envisioned while the film the sets are amazing and well crafted for each character john york and his team built sets that not only fit the characters they worked well in shooting the film allowing us to move seamlessly through walls and from one set to another each character has an amazing arc which makes for a great story i feel like all of the actors gave excellent performances i disagree with some of the other comments that say the acting was not good watch it and decide for yourself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9551825523376465 Review: i'm surprised by some of the comments on this site because i really liked this film if you're looking for something different then this movie is a good choice definitely not your typical mindless story that seems to be everywhere starring ben idiot affleck or some other hollywood loser it's an intellectual film you actually need to pay attention so some people might be turned off by that however if you are looking for something that keeps you on your toes then this is a good choice warning to parents it has some fairly graphic sex scenes so watch it once the kiddies are in bed people who like euro flicks will like this one adam sandler fans should skip it because it will be over their heads and definitely not their style Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.688841700553894 Review: this movie makes you think it shows how a woman's weaknesses can result in nightmares for others her physically aggressive behavior is more often seen in men than women so it made me feel even more uncomfortable to see the way the lead actress behaved i think that women might think about this behavior but i don't think they act on it the dark scenes added to the sense of evil that needed to be hidden i was relieved when the prisoners escaped i was hopeful that the end would bring a satisfying solution but it did not maybe that is more realistic life seems to run in the same direction instead of creating a new river bed running up hill Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7436361312866211 Review: ok first to all the haters get a life i don't see why you even bother to post on these boards when obviously you know nothing about cinema robots or people br br this movie has an important lessons for all of us to learn about gender stereotypes relationships and destiny really we are all robots programmed to respond certain ways to certain without thinking how many times have we seen a sunset and made some trite comment without even thinking about it i say thank you brilliantly played by bernadette peters for making me stop and think about the awesome power of mother nature br br it's only when val and begin to reject their programming that they begin to understand their true desire to find love and to flee the factory in search of a creative life this movie should be mandatory viewing in prisons just think of the dreams and hopes it could inspire in the inmates maybe even they could overcome their bad programming and join the rest of us in a crime free world br br we can all learn a lot from these robots i am a better person for Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5131898522377014 Review: a beautiful reflection of life's desperation and of finding love tragic while at the same time absurdly entertaining most people do not give this film a chance ignorance just a mere reflection in itself until next time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.950790524482727 Review: okay where to begin did you know that the part of the lead robots were offered to famous mime team shields and bet ya didn't but they turned it down complaining about robot make up then they faded off into obscurity now this movie has everything a crazed killer robot who thinks he's dirty harry lots of cool robots it's funny it's touching it's the perfect date movie for people who love sci fi and romantic comedies it's the first robot romantic comedy now of course very few movies are perfect and there are some character issues but there are very minor and can be overlooked i think couples will enjoy this movie and will want to watch it over and over again 9 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881845712661743 Review: best robot romantic comedy ever using the robots as the romantic characters which leaves short circuit out of this category this was andy kaufman's best effort bernadette peters shows her versatility here with an amazing performance while not a great movie in many areas i'll award it a 9 on guts and quirkiness Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806779026985168 Review: the film had no help at all promotion wise if there was an advertising promo on tv or radio i didn't see hear it the only newspaper ad i saw was on it's opening weekend a dingy b w head shot photo of andy as val com behind jail bars with headline wanted runaway robot which was also the poster in front of the 3 movie theaters i saw it at not the nice little color poster on this site with of all the cast and cartoon of which really wasn't that good they ought to have used an action scene from the film itself didn't they have an onset photographer a poster is supposed to help a prospective audience decide if they want to see the movie there were so many people who couldn't get into their sold out choice and wanted to know what was about and that poster didn't help that dingy pic and the only other photos supplied to papers were so indistinguishable in b w that they were worthless there was no trailer for the film only a slide at one theater consisting of the word inside a heart shape with a arrow through it and one that was a totally black picture just andy and voices saying val com my pleasure center is so is mine do you think we ought to tell our owners that is no help to people who hadn't been aware of the movie br br during the filming andy told reporters that he couldn't eat once his plastic lips were applied so he would load up on breakfast and fast during the day's shoot i don't know what bernadette did but at the time i'd wondered why they didn't just drinks through long or eat astronaut style food via tubes br br phil co the baby robot seemed to have been the pre to short johnny five with the same eyes similar face i've been trying to find if they had the same designer but no help i have vintage magazine articles about the film and the design team was immensely proud of their work and were going for a special award for their innovative device to create smoke for cigars just shortly thereafter did not use that device though they ought to have for return of the scenes with jabba the hut a man created steam around jabba by blowing cigar smoke into a tube joking that all he needed was a glass of brandy and he'd be a happy man i thought that using of real tobacco products was insensitive to people who were upset by smoke br br john williams who had then recently succeeded the late great arthur as the maestro of the boston pops which was then a ratings hit but it never recovered from death and is now a shadow of it's former glory was using the show to promote films with which he supplied the music he'd premiered the empire strikes back score there and you would think he'd have helped along by playing a few numbers there the one thing that critics had liked of this film was williams' score yet it was not available for purchase i saw one album in 1982 with half half another film but it disappeared i only just tonight saw the cd listed on this site and have ordered it if i can ever get a and time to type out the articles i'd like to create a tribute site i liked the movie and don't care what say br br the only trouble with the film was that near the end it was messed up logic wise the robots ran away from the factory to have the freedom to decide their own fate make their own choices yet when the junkyard owners tell them that phil needs to go to the factory to have a purpose programmed into him they don't even question it they just glance at each other and they go along the way each of the adults lose battery power and die they aren't really dead as they are robots and only need new batteries yet it is treated as death with little phil crying over them and rolling away so what was the point of this phil never gets back to the factory and gets a purpose and of course the junkyard owners could've driven them or given them all battery with back up batteries but the real point was to have this poignant scene where the robots all wore down and phil is left to cry br br at the end val com is a golf instructor and com is i'm not sure what is an entertainer what else is he supposed to be i'm not sure that they made it clear the junkyard owners seem to be taking it easy lying on drinking from phil their bartender and new daughter i think the name is maybe it's doesn't seem to be much more than a table lamp br br there is missing footage which is sad from photos i surmise that the stuff missing includes a sweet scene where phil is having a christmas with val him with a steering wheel is supplying a horn has taken the firefighter helmet to give to phil as we saw and they have christmas trees i don't know if any missing footage supplies better logic or if the writers just couldn't think of a better crisis resolution the film was trimmed to 72 75 minutes to pair it with other failing films no other reason than that for a dvd i would love to be in on creating as i want to see interviews with the cast crew and john williams and the griffin interview the making of footage and and restoring the missing footage to make it better Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07327853888273239 Review: and that's saying a lot rent this if you want to be by blown away by one of the most bizarre scripts direction and casting in the history of films i'm i can't believe i watched it i'm a big bernadette peters fan normally but this tested my resolve don't read any more reviews here it's best if you know nothing about the plot just rent it you won't believe what you're seeing Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08090243488550186 Review: comic secret agents have made a comeback in recent years with mike and rowan and more recently steve carell in the big screen version of the hit '60's show smart ' br br back in 1974 it was david jason who was wearing a shoulder and carrying an case full of documents marked br br 'the top secret life of edgar was his first starring role in a sitcom after years of being a supporting actor in such shows as dates with the series and at br br humphrey barclay had found him working in a pier theatre in and was sufficiently impressed to include him alongside michael terry jones and eric idle in the children's comedy show not adjust your set ' br br t s l o e cast jason as a well meaning but incompetent agent for the secret intelligence service whereas john wore a hat briggs had a whereas napoleon solo carried a radio pen briggs owned a pipe objects fell to bits in his hands he read confidential documents in bed while his wife barbara woman's own on one occasion it would be the other way round when he tracked a pair of russian agents to a he accidentally switched on the system and broadcast his plans to capture them when he hid on a train so as to photograph a meeting between an s i s man and his enemy contact it moved off with him aboard and took him straight to brighton when he tried to the of a female russian scientist he took a to his only to wind up hopelessly lost in a car park yet like he always seemed to come out on top at the end much to the dismay of his colleagues br br as previously mentioned he was married his wife jennifer was understanding about the sort of work he did though they had a row once which resulted in her yelling at him from the window of their high rise flat secret service this secret service that you never stop thinking about the secret service he shouted back think of the neighbours they're not supposed to know i'm in the secret service br br briggs was part of a team of agents whose number included villain mark eden he was the psychotic alan bradley as michael as and at elisabeth as the lovely they answered to 'the played by the late noel coleman the commander was kidnapped in one episode leaving briggs temporarily in charge of the s i s which naturally horrified everyone br br this hilarious show was by richard and bernard mckenna who had written for the series rather than spoof bond it was more of a send up of the serious spy shows such as though it had a bond style theme tune meetings in underground car parks code breaking stolen missile plans that kind of thing jason brought a lot of energy to the role doing a lot of his own stunts such as briggs falling off a ladder whilst his flat and tumbling down a hill in a bin and were reminiscent of those to be found in the films br br had all the ingredients to be a smash hit unfortunately it was not in the london area it was put out on at 7 25 p m where it was in the ratings by the b b c 's soapy drama 'the brothers' it was then moved to at 7 p m because i t v wanted to showcase its latest american import the t v version of of the briggs never found an audience a similar fate jason's next major show it was not until 1977 and 'a sharp of that he found his first successful solo vehicle br br you can see the title sequence along with two brief excerpts in german for this series on youtube unfortunately that is all you can see jason will not permit his early starring shows either to be repeated or released on d v d a great shame for the moment however edgar life will have to remain top secret br br coda i have seen a number of episodes recently and i'm pleased to say it stands up incredibly well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830827713012695 Review: i would suggest that only the valiant is one of the most original and intriguing and in some ways weird movies that peck ever did daring surprising and one of his few best westerns no no of course not a western really but a military chronicle which sometimes is better it's quite but oh very original and striking it's one of those treats a true buff sometimes gets movies that no one yet told you they exist you sounds intriguing or it surpasses your expectations br br all in all the script shows a level of maturity unusual for the it somehow reminded me of it's also straight suspense br br peck looked dashing as a young and tough somewhat gloomy and stoic officer and there are many unexpected the blonde babe kissing and flirting with the one she's decided not to marry perhaps a feeling of hers for justice and retribution … br br even only … is so much more than a military is as well an action drama a suspense movie a commando action weirdest combo imaginable a bunch of soldiers in a special mission to and stop a possible attack … the insane decision not to take all the available troops to the place where those natives could be only a handful of people … and this plot never takes a crap most would and did … the interest for humans for people and their reasons and actions never falters br br a due word about peck himself he performs with and though i usually find his famous movies to be rather insipid and boring in such small outings i find intact all somber and even chilling glamor he was an unusual star br br i gladly recommend this extraordinary movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8028622269630432 Review: only the valiant qualifies as a gritty good western this gregory peck cavalry versus the indians is a solemn suicide mission without a trace of humor veteran director gordon douglas has helmed a grim harrowing outdoors epic with an ideal cast of tough guys under considerable pressure even lon chaney jr registers superbly as a powerful arab trooper ostensibly colorado territory edmund h north a place in the sun harry brown drew their screenplay from western film maker charles marquis taut novel about a group of die hard cut off from any escape route who must prevent murderous from launching a devastating raid against helpless white settlers north and brown stick to novel for the most part and the last minute revelation when it seems that there is no way that our heroes can survive another of native a this turn of the century tale develops an effective claustrophobic feeling in the second half of the action douglas and company take studio bound sets and make them look convincing during the hours the crisp black white photography of going my way cinematographer lionel linden this western a grim look that its tension and atmosphere actor michael who later played the chief villain in guns of the magnificent seven is extremely effective in a small role as the hated indian leader br br only the valiant opens with over voice narration by army scout joe harmony this is my ground i'm a scout for the army had my work cut out for me for a long time behind that pass there is the whole nation there is a graphic of the territory with the mountains stretching across the screen with a pass they used to come out of the pass killing everything in sights then we built a invincible it up the pass just like a in a bottle things was fine for a while but them is pretty smart one day the bottle blew the apart we are shown the burning remains of fort invincible with a dead man pinned to a wall and a lance sticking out of his belly captain richard lance gregory peck of 12 o'clock high and his men boil in on horseback and capture michael and joe harmony jeff corey of true grit wants to shoot him on the spot harmony points out is the fella that started this whole business captain lance intervenes the army doesn't shoot prisoners joe predictably harmony is aghast at this prospect he's no common he's just as near to a god as a fella can get if you shoot him now things will quiet down without stirring them up the rest of those indians will get reasonable just as fast as they can you take him in alive you'll have every in the territory coming after him we have had three years of this you can stop it now just as predictably captain lance refuses to kill and decision to take the indian back sets things into action br br colonel drum herbert of union station surprises lance when he tells him he should have shot as it is they need to get to another post everybody from the troopers to joe harmony knows that taking to fort grant is asking to die the are poised in the mountains and the fort is under strength meantime we are introduced to the daughter of captain cathy barbara payton of kiss tomorrow goodbye and young lieutenant william holloway gig young of they shoot horses don't they and they play a part in a major narrative you see lance and holloway both want to marry cathy clearly cathy wants lance colonel drum refuses to let lance take to fort grant because drum cannot spare lance drum changes the orders and holloway is given the mission at the last minute and everybody is shocked lance has never changed an order furthermore lance saw cathy and holloway kissing in public and everybody thinks lance has holloway out of jealousy indeed one officer observes that orders is about a possible as the bible predictably escapes and the surviving troopers and harmony bring back a dead holloway br br although drum expects a relief column of 400 troopers to arrive any day harmony points out to lance that will attack has seen the fort and knows their lack of strength lance requests to take 6 or 7 men of his choosing to man fort invincible and prevent from a war party the in the mountains keeps the indians from riding through in strength instead they must come through one at a time lance believes his men can thwart them until the relief column arrives drum gives him permission and lance picks the worst men all of them hate him and would willingly kill him br br only the valiant exemplifies the new breed of military western after world war ii this is not a gung ho john ford cavalry western indeed own men want to kill him and this foreshadows the attitude of troops during the vietnam war when they their own officers lance bears the of the few who know about the circumstances that brought about the change of orders putting holloway in charge of the detail the black white photography enhances the dire nature of this western only the valiant amounts to a last stand western until the last minute reportedly peck hated this movie but then this is not a spit and polish western in technicolor if anything only the valiant lives up to its warner brothers origins it is small but significant and it is grubby with loads of drama and unsavory characters virtually a dirty dozen western Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510809183120728 Review: on the whole one wishes this was a better film but it has enough flashes of intense power to make it worth while peck made this film during the same period that he made the before he apparently decided he was a monument rather than an actor a pity he was a fine actor perfectly willing to tackle characters that were not very likable and to do them extremely well the character he plays here is driven and when necessary ruthless given the mission the character has been assigned and the men with which to do it those characteristics are essential br br without being a spoiler think of this film as an early example of the dirty dozen genre br br the dialog in this film is a bit ham handed but it is atmospheric and intense and definitely tells a story worth telling it contains good work by all the character actors and even barbara payton turns in a credible performance br br this one isn't often shown on television so your local video store may be the only place to find a copy go ahead devote an evening to it it is worth your time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576699137687683 Review: i saw this movie when it first came out in france in my hometown 54 years ago i was nine and today i still remember each black and white frame especially the black ones because it was so tense scary those sneaking attacks through that dark pass in the mountain the two soldiers prisoners forced to fight each other by their captors the last battle with the uncovering of the wagon with the in it firing away the last fight between peck and the chief and the happy end which let me take back my breath i haven't seen it since then and i don't know if it would be a good idea to see it again today it was such a fabulous moment for the kid i was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624705910682678 Review: gregory peck and gig young are competing for the same girl and after peck sends young on a very dangerous mission they blame him for his reasons feeling guilty peck goes on an almost impossible task of defending a fort where they are by the indians peck chooses for this mission soldiers which he considers to be the scum of the earth and the actors that play these soldiers ward bond lon chaney jr neville brand among others are excellent the script is derived from a novel by charles marquis warren who was a specialist in westerns as a writer director and producer the idea of using this type of men as heroes inspired many films that came out later including the dirty dozen made in 1967 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9456823468208313 Review: this is a photographed and unusually well written western by veteran creator of charles marquis warren gordon douglas is its chief help in this regard its strong plot line can be told in a few sentences a hard nosed by the book cavalry officer captain richard lance captures a leader of the indian enemy after a massacre at a fort he insists on bringing the man back for trial to be sent his commander sends another man to try to take the prisoner for trial and the patrol is wiped out this means the leader has escaped and lance must now lead a second patrol and he picks the men the fort can most spare a company of problems to defend the advance fort that had been wiped out and save the command from another attack by stopping up the pass in that sector as lance young gregory peck is quite strong other in the large cast of this film which really shows life at a cavalry outpost looking like an army establishment of and types includes war bond powerful as a hard drinking sergeant neville brand and steve brodie as warner anderson and lon chaney jr as psychological and gig young art baker herbert as fellow officers with nana bryant as the colonel's wife even barbara payton as the love interest gets by in a difficult role michael is the captured war chief and jeff corey plays the scout there are really two great scenes in this very well made western the long section at the fort before the last patrol is sent out and that long patrol to the doomed ft defiant itself once at that fort peck gets to deliver a grand speech in which at the demand of the men he has lined up for orders he tells them each why he took them along reading them their shortcomings one by one they then tell them why they think he sent his best friend to die in his place take the indian in instead of going himself and he proves them wrong for the remainder of the film by winning his lonely battle through intelligence and courage the music by franz is good the production qualities admirable the argument about what would happen if lance takes the war chief in happens to be true other than this mistake by the central character this is is great western it has been a favorite of mine for fifty years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859876036643982 Review: this film released in 1951 has the usual elements typical of the westerns released during the 50's the cavalry needing to protect the territory from a murderous band of indians an officer determined to see that task through and the men with him with various character flaws that he has to merge together into a cohesive unit this small band must hold on to a fort located close to the indian village until arrive the indians know all to well that the small band is and could be wiped out before the help comes one major difference for this film only the valiant is that it attempts to play out the usual storyline but at the same time deliver the message that duty is a paramount concern to be shared by all even if they don't accept that charge br br gregory peck embodies the tight captain of the troop that has to prevent the indians from breaking out into the territory the troopers that he takes with him to the small outpost are the of the troop at the fort they in turn have gripes or weaknesses that cause them to wonder if the captain hasn't taken them out because of their general lack of devotion to a cause eventually the captain and the small band confront the and at the same time each confronts his own flaw the cast includes western such as ward bond gig young neville brand lon chaney jr and warner anderson br br a sleeper of a film and a good solid western for fans of this genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9865891933441162 Review: nurse betty is the kind of movie you can't describe on a poster or in a trailer or it's the kind of movie that you walk in to expecting a more mature dumb and dumber what with temporarily insane waitress goes on a cross country adventure while avoiding crooks trying to kill her br br the fact is this film is a wonderful heartwarming tale about two people chasing their dreams the best part about nurse betty is it's director neil labute uses brutal violence to dreams from reality and along with the touching drama and hilarious comedy you can never tell what is going to happen next Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768006801605225 Review: after a summer full of and disappointments nurse betty is a breath of fresh air the film is like no other i have ever seen director neil labute proves that he can direct more then disturbing pictures of men and women and how they approach sex his previous two films were the in the company of men and the almost your friends and neighbors renee zellweger gives the best performance of her career as betty a waitress who when she witnessing the brutal death of her asshole husband labute aaron eckhart and gets lost in a fantasy world morgan freeman and chris rock play the who killed her husband and are now on her trial the trick to the film is that freeman and zellweger are really parallel characters while zellweger falls in love with the image of the handsome and polite dr dave on a soap opera freeman betty nurse betty is a film full of life humor love and graphic violence my grade 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856995940208435 Review: nurse betty was definitely one of the most creative movies that's been released lately it was funny but it also had many touching moments freeman rock kinnear the rest of the cast made their incredibly weird characters seem real the story took such twist turns that made it incredibly enjoyable to watch if you're sick of the recent formula movies see nurse betty for something completely different go see this movie in the theater or at least rent it when it comes out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8847059011459351 Review: in the '60's '70's david jason was renowned for his many supporting roles in television comedies such as not adjust your set ' at and the series it was in 1974 that he landed his first leading role in london weekend 'the top secret life of edgar written by richard bernard mckenna br br edgar briggs is a secret agent of the 's i intelligence he genuinely tries to do his job well but always seems to mess things up astonishingly enough though he always succeeds in getting to the bottom of cases much to the amazement of his colleagues michael mark eden and the lovely elisabeth all of which answer to 'the noel coleman br br briggs is married to barbara a woman who much like michele from mother's do 'em ' has the patience of a saint and stands by her hare brained but well meaning husband no matter what br br like mother's do and 'the man' t s l o e was laced completely with slapstick each episode saw jason perform stunts such as from a high window or falling from the top of a ladder while his flat it was pie in the stuff really br br was not a big hit due to poor from i t v a shame as it was an amusing and enjoyable show well served by its star and the fine support cast the leading man though did not seem to enjoy the experience of the show david jason repeat screenings of the show because he felt his acting in it was non refined granted the david jason who played boy' and is way different to the one that played briggs but by no means was his acting most actors would have turned briggs into a ridiculous caricature but jason's performance made briggs a credible realistic figure odd perhaps but not unimaginable br br jason's next vehicle was in which he played mummy's boy it too failed to make the ratings his lucky break came in the shape of a t 'a sharp of in which he played walking disaster area for four series between 1977 1981 so while not outstanding as such is an easy and worthwhile watch nice style theme tune too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8029465079307556 Review: this movie just might make you the film was well worth the dark trip to town betty renee zellweger is the lone acceptable soap groupie out there her character is so charming and so convincing that you find yourself in forgiveness over her being such a goof i might even allow myself to get lost in adorable fantasy if it weren't for the fact that dr real name is george and speak of the devil greg kinnear fills his role very well while charlie morgan freeman makes you wish for his wish to come true wesley chris rock makes you want to tie him to a chair and rosa tia takes you back to those luminous grade school friendships the sheriff encourages you to feed him and loose his name the remainder of the cast fits well never one to do the same movie twice nurse betty is the exception one of these long cold needing to smile about something winter days Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624442458152771 Review: flawless writing and brilliant acting make this unusually delightful and witty plot twister one of the best american films i have seen this year neil terrific casting and cynical direction keeps this film from becoming too sentimental while renée zellweger and morgan freeman's authentic performances give it a soul violent provocative and humorous at the same time with a truly wonderful ending chris rock greg kinnear aaron eckhart crispin glover and allison all give uproarious tongue in cheek performances the greatest spoof of soap operas since the movie soap but better and smarter 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898155927658081 Review: a question immediately arises in this extremely idiosyncratic film who are the crazy people br br the answer become less clear as the film goes on br br renee zellweger loses the note in her voice and while her voice is still high she is incredibly effective as the shell shocked betty in fact she is so effective i almost wanted her to be just a little more crazy because her created reality was so believable br br this is the first time ms zellweger has been called upon to carry a film and she is more than equal to the task br br chris rock – though as foul mouthed as usual – is fairly subdued as wesley he is able to his manic energy and it only occasionally surfaces and always when it is needed most br br there are some interesting allusions the first time you see betty she is dressed almost exactly like dorothy gale from the wizard of – then later in the film she is compared to dorothy when she says she has never been out of kansas before at one point the song that doris day was best known for sera is on the soundtrack and then later charlie morgan freeman describes her as having whole doris day thing going on ' br br this is an extremely quirky film with good performances by everyone including the supporting cast br br it has a surprising ending that as contrary as it sounds is actually fairly predictable br br if for no other reason see this film just to listen to the master of the human voice morgan freeman Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8995526432991028 Review: goof factual error br br when charlie walks out of the room to commit suicide he takes his gun with a after a few seconds we hear a loud bang from the same gun being fired Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3811376392841339 Review: i've seen twice in september 2000 on the international film festival by the in the netherlands it impressed me so much that i kept on smiling the whole day after i watched it for the first time and almost all evening again when i took the movie as the final taste of the festival what i knew about was in short that renée zellweger would play a girl in love with a soap opera star but what i saw was much more than that splendid roles for morgan freeman chris rock renée zellweger a strange mix of romance violence and and for all a story that takes other directions every moment you think you're on the track many soap opera lovers will love the movie as well as the character but they can bring all there non soap friends 'cause they will enjoy the story even more for the hard and humorous lines freeman and rock for the cruel scenes the thriller aspects and for the beautiful pictures and i'm quite sure that at the end everyone will love for her captivating and innocent charm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877926707267761 Review: nurse betty has that odd but winning combination of a repellent unease inducing plot with extraordinary characters in the same way i loathed fargo on first viewing then realized i was still thinking about it days later and enjoying it somehow i liked nurse betty a lot more the day after i saw it hard to understand harder to explain as others have said it's quite forced in many ways but that seems to be part of what makes it so striking br br fair job by greg kinnear great work from morgan freeman although i worry that he's being stereotyped as the villain chris rock was good but not a standout rene z is so natural it's unnerving i e unnerving to be natural playing someone not well in the head also liked the sort of abrasive sparkle performance from allison in a small part br br don't go expecting as much of a road movie as you might assume from some there is road but it's only barely relevant rated 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748342037200928 Review: i have just seen a very original film that i would recommend to everyone including the young the restless ' however i guess some of the profanity violence and sexual innuendo in the movie are not suitable for all your children ' anyways before the sand fills up the let me tell you the name of the film nurse betty ' renee zellweger stars as betty she is a kansas waitress who falls under a trance and thinks she is a real life character of her favorite soap opera because of this she goes on a journey to los angeles to reunite with her supposed soap opera character lover dr to add fuel to the fire she is also being chased by some ruthless one life not to who think she has stolen their drugs you could say that is how nurse betty spends the days of her life' throughout the movie this very situation eventually leads her to the set of her beloved soap opera however the only problem is that betty thinks this is all real it is like her mind is in another world ' ok enough i will wipe off my mouth with soap and not mention any more soap names i have already registered my vote for renee as a best actress oscar nominee also greg performance as dr was as good as it gets in his acting biography to sum it up my final diagnosis is that everyone should call in for nurse betty ' excellent Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7292031049728394 Review: well okay maybe not perfect but it was pretty close this movie jumped from crime drama to romantic goofball comedy and back again so quickly all the way throughout that it seemed like two different movies that played simultaneously and then joined up again at the end but they did it smoothly and some in the theater found the bloody parts like the scene to be funny as well i just about threw up but i guess that's just me greg is perfect as a soap opera actor he has the ability to perform those over dramatic soap scenes with just the right facial expressions and voice his scenes with betty seem like something out of sleepless in seattle or some other romantic comedy like that you almost forget that morgan freeman and chris rock are searching betty down morgan freeman's fascination with betty was rather creepy considering that he could practically be her grandfather but the scenes where he is with her photograph are definitely worth a few laughs chris rock's performance seems rather wooden but he has his moments renee zellweger is so sweet as betty the lovable waitress with the crude unfaithful husband who treats her like dirt it's very unlikely that she would have actually gotten a job at a hospital without any real credentials but hey it's a movie just go along with it her roommate rosa shines as well as a woman who cares about betty but doesn't quite know how to deal with betty's sickness and lastly there is crispin glover as a fan of his i naturally thought that the movie could have been funnier had he been in it more no one else has the same style of acting that crispin has and the argument between chris rock crispin and the sheriff about the soap opera is hilarious i guess i'm saying that i liked this movie quite a bit if you can stomach blood violence and a lot of foul language it's worth the watch and will give you plenty of laughs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9637177586555481 Review: spoiler spoilers spoilers i found the film amusing it was weird and i enjoy it i laughed a lot so the bottom line is that i recommend the film however i have problems with what labute wanted to say the plot is very simple betty renee zellweger a hard life house wife watch her husband being murdered and while having forgotten everything she had seen she follow her true love for a soap series character dr david greg kinnear simple enough but not enough to hold a 95 minutes film and here comes the big question what is the film all about the reference to the wizard of oz is obvious betty and dorothy are both from kansas however while dorothy come at the end of that film to the conclusion that there is no place like home betty doesn't come to any conclusion and by the end of the film we are left wonder what has she learned from her experience and the answer is simply nothing it seems not to affect her at all br br than is the film about the different between reality and fantasy could be but the scenes that are dealing with this subject are short and serve no more than a joke and not as a serious plot line that can take the film to other places and by the way the truman show dealt with this subject in a much better way br br the film could be about obsession betty is obsessed with the soap series and charlie morgan freeman is obsessed with betty labute show two sides of obsession and he seems to forget that obsession in any form is dangerous and should be condemned he seems to have sympathy to betty's obsession because he sees it as a harmless one br br all a long the film we have scenes that in itself could have been a subject for a whole film but are left for us to think about without that they will have impact on the characters br br the ending is simply a make up that has nothing to do with what we saw before it's a shame because the film could have been sharper if he would have concentrate in one or two subjects as it is it's about a lot but actually say nothing br br what we are left with is the feeling that we have seen a little film amusing and weird that could have been much much more Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07482212781906128 Review: renee zellweger absolutely shines as nurse betty easily one of the most charming off beat and lighthearted comedies of the year br br when soap opera obsessed waitress betty witnesses her insensitive husband's murder by two morgan freeman and chris rock she snaps and thinks the cast members on a reason to love are real she decides to travel to los angeles to find famed heart specialist dr david a character on the show br br as the two oddly paired the caustic rock and the freeman generate some very fun chemistry and greg kinnear also has fun with his smarmy actor persona renee zellweger turns in an innocent candy coated and sometimes terribly sweet performance as nurse betty she exudes goodness warmth and is irresistible while the script sometimes feels like a sit com is filled with sometimes unbelievable characters and contrived situations zellweger is so likeable and so utterly disarming that it all comes together br br with just a few splashes of black comedy to keep things interesting a winning performance from zellweger a great supporting cast and a competent script nurse betty is utterly delightful br br 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927999973297119 Review: with the obvious exception of fools horses this was in my opinion david jason's finest series br br coming straight after his tv debut on not adjust your set ' these 13 episodes revealed a mastery of comic timing not seen since the old silent movie days by comparison open all hours and that awful series man' did not come close br br i believe jason banned the series being repeated because it showed him at his shame on him a new generation deserves to enjoy this the series actually flopped in the ratings but that is most likely because it was shown against 'the brothers' which aired on bbc at the same time before were commonplace br br btw i have only just noticed that his long suffering assistant spencer was played by mark eden alan bradley off street i am amazed he didn't try to murder edgar briggs Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6324201226234436 Review: i was mighty impressed with nurse betty all the way through it has a great ensemble of characters an plot and an ending i seen coming but didn't and pulls at your heart strings br br if theres any one thing about this movie that got me the most it was morgan freeman and chris rock's interaction these two are great and it warms my heart to see rock isn't going to do crappy big hollywood fare like lethal weapon 4 for the rest of his life freeman is as always the man really there be any need to critique his work anymore hell kiss the girls was watchable with him in it br br renee does the best she can with her role and kinnear is good as her br br sweet movie with a nice touch of gratuitous violence in it to satisfy the of the male 9 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866994619369507 Review: if i'd only seen the poster for nurse betty i probably wouldn't have touched it with a ten foot pole but after i heard some positive buzz and knowing it made some noise at cannes i decided to give it a try what i got is a truly enjoyable movie based on a very entertaining plot rene is impressive in her role as betty a woman who is sent into a delusional psychotic episode following a traumatic experience i also liked morgan freeman no surprise and was pleasantly surprised by foul mouthed comedian chris rock br br the film bounces continuously between comedy drama romance and thriller yet despite this apparent identity crisis it holds up quite well i found my eyes glued to the screen from beginning to end always waiting for the next twist in the story the entire cast is strong if not spectacular br br my only real complaint is that director neil labute who made a splash a few years ago with the very impressive and dark the company of men' relied much too heavily on many cliched hollywood conventions the mood creating musical effects he crammed down our throats during each sentimental scene were unbearable and he did the standard old let's take some of the minor characters and pair them up at the end in an illogical and unnecessary romance trick just to make absolutely certain everyone goes home with a smile on their face why must directors and writers treat their audiences like idiots br br but the movie is still much too enjoyable to be dragged down very far by these annoying in a very subpar year for movies ranks as one of the more pleasant surprises of 2000 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787309169769287 Review: this is the story of a guy who went up to see a comedy and it turned out to be a horror movie the true story of a guy who's infatuated with pictures and got scared when he identified himself unexpectedly with one of them the unbelievable story of a guy who got scarier when the female hero was herself as well as the male villain gosh is this what life made us be people themselves about the perfect face imagining how that face should be perfect inside toto i think we're not in kansas anymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9661087393760681 Review: renee zellweger is a kansas housewife whose domineering husband is mixed up in drug trafficking two professional hit men morgan freeman and his son chris rock murder the husband in his dining room zellweger by the killers witnesses this and undergoes a reaction assuming the personality of a nurse the eponymous betty who is a character in her favorite soap opera believing herself to be the tv character zellweger takes off in her husband's car which has a load of dope in the trunk and travels to la where she hopes to link up with another character in this mindless afternoon drama dr david greg kinnear not realizing she is being pursued by the two hit men she drives to la where she manages to link up with kinnear and is actually written into the show as a nurse named betty a handful of men in the know including the local sheriff catch on to what's happening and also seek zellweger in la the ending is believable and poignant br br if that sounds crazy it's because it is and it's the writer's responsibility john c richards the curious thing is that richards and the director neil labute with considerable help from the performers just about pull it all off this isn't a plot that has been cast in a familiar mold nope i give it bonus points for sheer originality somebody went out on a limb somebody took a chance on a movie that was not a copy or remake of something that had made money ten years or fifty years ago i imagine the people involved down on their knees every night praying i don't know if the film was but it's mostly successful on its own aesthetic terms br br it's what might be called an initial premise movie you start off with a single event in this case the murder of husband and her adoption of a genuinely new personality and follow the logical paths realistically day is another better and more intricately plotted example nurse betty has its logical cracks where the incidents give up their plausibility eg at a party in la zellweger finally runs into kinnear the guy who plays her ex fiancé on tv she's stunned because after all she thinks she's betty who lost her fiancé long ago she approaches kinnear and a couple of his colleagues and introduces herself as nurse betty the character she addresses kinnear by the name of his tv character david the group are puzzled at first then convince themselves that she's an aspiring actress who insists on staying in character during the conversation and afterward too after kinnear has become fascinated by her and the others bored kinnear drives her home and even when she kisses him goodnight she's still in character leaving kinnear wide eyed with at the relentless way she captures the character of betty on the next date kinnear returns her love that development the relationship between zellweger and kinnear at this point is a crack in the logic the kind that's absent from day by the end of night one kinnear like any other person would realize that zellweger is a few clowns short of a circus br br the rest of the film which includes many succeeds beyond expectations the relationship between morgan freeman and his nihilistic son is marvelously spelled out morgan is flawless in his he manages to fall in love with the image of zellweger as he clues to her whereabouts and activities and at the end he can't bring himself to shoot her she's too sweet to shoot after her transformation into betty she left a note behind in kansas i want to help all life whether it be animal plant or who could harm the author of such a preposterous statement his admiration of her comes as an epiphany as he stands near one of the at the of the grand canyon zellweger dressed as dorothy or maybe the good witch of the east well characters that like zellweger are from kansas anyway appears to freeman and he embraces her and kisses her it's a scene that's at once eerie romantic and a little spooky i once stood at one of those lights and threw some paper into the from the dark canyon and found myself surrounded by a thousand swirling bats who had the shreds as br br right where was i okay i was trying not to run out of space performance deserves everything she does every movement every is naive and tentative she really is a likable character and that despite the fact that she's no glamor girl by hollywood standards but what an actress compare her performance as the 19th century hick in cold mountain just the opposite but then everyone is up to snuff in this enjoyable film allyson jannings does a fine job in a minor role watch her when she tells greg kinnear that she's considering killing off his character in the soap opera in a drowning accident kinnear is one of those who wears the kind of ten thousand dollar thin black leather jackets that were popular at the time he chuckles and says oh one of those deals right okay how do i get back jannings doesn't answer she just smiles at him with those enormous blue eyes and her head br br not a masterpiece of film making but a good original professional job by everyone concerned Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9078533053398132 Review: minor spoilers follow but nothing you won't have learned from reading the back of the dvd br br held together by a wonderful central performance from renée zellweger nurse betty is a dark yet deceptively good natured comedy br br suffering from an emotional and mental breakdown after witnessing her sleazy husband's murder already troubled and desperately unhappy waitress betty becomes convinced a character on her favourite daytime soap is her long lost fiancé and sets off from kansas to hollywood to find him br br instead of making jokes at the expense of betty's mental state writer john c richards is very sympathetic with zellweger portraying her as a lost innocent not entirely helpless but tragically vulnerable nonetheless she's never really a victim despite this and while she undoubtedly suffers horribly the motives of the characters who treat her poorly are all understandable even greg kinnear as the object of her deluded affections may be an egotistical arrogant pig but he genuinely believes that she's merely a quirky wannabe actress with bags of talent rather than an insane stalker br br the farcical ending where all the main protagonists descend on the same place in this instance betty's house at the same time to have it out is as old as cinema itself but it works quite well here even if the shift in tone is unfortunate br br zellweger is ably supported by kinnear and morgan freeman both doing solid work and it's especially pleasing to see chris rock show restraint in his earlier scenes br br not nearly as cruel as you might expect and not at all mean spirited nurse betty while far from being a laugh riot is a solid entertainment elevated to something considerably more by the lead actress Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493709206581116 Review: renee zellweger is betty a kansas waitress who wants to be a nurse who is infatuated with a soap opera actor greg kinnear and who is married to del a cheating stupid male who's trying to sell some stolen drugs unfortunately for him he gets brutally murdered instead while betty secretly watches it leaves her unhinged believing that kinnear is really the character he plays dr david and that she is his ex fiancée she heads for la to find her lost love not knowing the stolen drugs are in her trunk pursuing her are charlie and wesley morgan freeman and chris rock respectively the hit men who inadvertently killed del before they found out where the drugs were hidden they pursue her across the country while charlie gradually falls in love with his image of her br br and in la things get totally bizarre as no one realizes that betty is delusional alternately funny and touching this movie is almost perfect stop reading commentaries and go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770122766494751 Review: betty renee zellweger lives her life through soap opera a reason to love as a way to escape her slob husband and dull life after a shocking incident involving two hit men morgan freeman and chris rock betty goes into shock and travels to la believing that she is destined to marry the show's main character greg kinnear br br nurse betty is that rare thing a lesser known film with an all star cast and a fluffy rom com plot that surprises with it's terrific script and spot on acting indeed such a plot makes one question the r rating but it's warranted all right the shocking incident that sends betty over the edge is a tad too graphic compared to the light amusing comedy that is to come and feels like something out of a different movie but at the same time it is necessary to believably show betty's transformation into the doe eyed lovable nut job she becomes br br as we go along with betty on her journey director neil labute works some extraordinary magic which makes the movie unique and high above your bog standard comedy of error an example of this would be betty's first meeting with her crush she pours her heart out to him and he plays along thinking she's auditioning for a part on the show even as we are aware of the ludicrous nature of betty's ramblings the music as she speaks giving us the audience betty's emotional perspective we almost believe what she is saying yet we understand that her mind is fractured whereas other filmmakers would try to accent the ridiculousness of the situation to wring every ounce of possible comedy out of the scene labute is sensitive to his main character and treats her with the utmost sympathy and understanding br br the banter between the hit men played by freeman and rock is priceless the excellent script out clever line after clever line for them to riff off of freeman in particular is excellent as always pacing himself as his character slowly and blindly falls in love with his own ideal of betty not even truly knowing who she is or what has happened to her aaron eckhart once again shows versatility in the thankless role of betty's no good husband and he is almost the other revelation here is kinnear whose portrayal of the star is not too there's a tendency to lay on the celebrity bastard cliché as as possible and kinnear resists instead him with a pompous yet restrained self importance despite simply being a soap star br br the soap opera is realised so well it could almost exist labute and co hit the nail on the head with this one and a good thing too if the soap opera had been too satirical a large part of the film would not have worked to do a days of our lives spoof as seen in friends would have been the wrong move for this movie the dedication to detail pays off as the style and feel of the soap opera begins to bleed into betty's reality more and more while keeping with the overall unintentionally comedic aspect of the genre the scenes on the set feel real as opposed to some films in which the atmosphere feels so manufactured you wondered why people who do it for a living can't get it right br br the neat resolution of the final act while being a tad predictable is wholly satisfying overall it's a shame that after labute directed this wonderful film the mainstream came calling for him to direct the abysmal remake of the wicker man a fine example of a man so totally above the material given to him unfortunately one cannot him of all responsibility br br if you haven't seen nurse betty it's something to discover if you have it's worth a re visit there is a charm to nurse betty that is infectious even if it may not leave you thinking that much afterwards a hidden gem nonetheless Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971589207649231 Review: as betty renee zellweger secretly watches her tyrannical husband del aaron eckhart being murdered by the vengeful charlie and wesley morgan freeman and chris rock her sense of reality becomes totally immersed in the fantasy world of her favorite soap opera in a state of complete denial and delusion betty escapes both physically and mentally from her unsatisfied small town life to search for dr david greg kinnear the handsome and loving hero of a reason to love a soap opera set in a hospital and produced in los angeles immune to reality betty arrives in l a and becomes nurse betty as she tries to belong in the hospital world of her dream lover meanwhile the angered charlie and wesley track betty down convinced she is a dangerous witness who also knows about their compromising dealings with del br br nurse betty creates comedy and suspense by contrasting its main character's extreme innocence and optimism with the evident hypocrisy and violence that surround her by clearly defining the protagonist's difficult life nurse betty justifies its character's tendency to turn away from reality thus while offering a comment about the popularity of the soap opera within the film nurse betty also makes a comment regarding the addiction to television and its celebrities in addition nurse betty benefits from the effective manipulation of its protagonist's mental state particularly in those scenes where she cannot distinguish between dr david the character and george mccord greg kinnear the actor who plays him betty's to recognize george as an actor leads to funny misunderstandings which stress the magnitude of her delusional state however in spite of these successes nurse betty suffers from the troubling characterizations through which the narration evolves for example while charlie and wesley are consistently portrayed as a comical pair the brutality of their actions undermines any sense of appreciation or acceptance the viewer might have initially experienced similarly although the initial scenes establish del as a detestable man the humiliation and violence he experiences with his murderers surpass all the humiliation and violence he caused his wife betty br br finally toward the end of the film charlie undergoes awkward transformations as he develops an obsession for betty an obsession which results in noble feelings of love and which ultimately destroys him consequently since the characters' roles as victims lack consistency the story's processes seem random and all in all nurse betty's rather than creating suspense its characters and its plot br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7363184690475464 Review: i'm not sure why i picked for a borrow from mom for nurse betty i think just because i had heard a little bit of this movie but i'm glad i did nurse betty is an original and clever movie that has humor and a darker side br br this was one of first big one's before hitting it major in hollywood i can see why she is an incredible actress the scene where she finally realizes what had happened and she's on the set of her favorite soap opera you can see pain confusion fear and embarrassment on her face just to let you in on the movie she plays betty a shy and insecure woman who stands by her abusive husband she's a waitress and is in love with soap operas especially one where a certain cute doctor dr dave when she happens to see her husband's murder accidentally in separate room the murders she notices are two customers she just had morgan freeman and chris rock she then just looses her mind and leaves town after talking to he police and says she needs to find her former fiancée dr dave so she travels along the country to california to find dr and wants a job as a nurse to work with dave she's seen the show so many times somehow she's just awesome at being a nurse when she saves a woman's brother despite everyone telling her that she is delusional she just looks at them like as if they were the crazy one's when she meets the actor who plays dave george his real name thinks she's just a crazy fan trying to get on the show she just looks at him with confusion and believes that he and her belong together br br renee was terrific she was so believable on loosing her mind in the movie she has come such a long way and you want to admit it or not she's adorable and a great actress br br morgan freeman plays one of the charlie who is the father of the two he is so charmed and by betty and while chasing her around the country he becomes almost just infatuated with betty to the point where he almost falls in love with her he and his son wesley must find betty when they find out she was there at the murder scene and could give away their identities when charlie sees betty and catches her finally she's scarred at first but down and they know they have a real connection it was a beautifully played scene my opinion is that morgan gave a stronger performance he's just great br br a surprisingly decent performance by chris rock the son wesley he is so gun ho about just getting the job done in a rush and taking care of business i loved his comedic performance at the end where he and the gang he's holding hostage by gun point are just watching the soap together classic nurse betty is a great movie that i'd recommend for a good laugh and just in all a nice honest little movie i think anyone could enjoy br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9935963153839111 Review: neil labute takes a dramatic turn from his first two films in the company of men your friends and neighbors with this funny and original thriller comedy road movie when betty renee witnesses the brutal murder of her no good husband aaron eckhart she develops a bizarre sort of amnesia and flees in his car not knowing that there is large stash of drugs in the trunk morgan freeman and chris rock are the hit men who follow her br br what betty is chasing besides a new beginning although she can't remember the old life is her beloved dr david greg kinnear only problem dr david isn't real he's a soap opera character on the show a reason to love' and he's really an egotistical actor named george mccord br br to say any more regarding what develops would be too much but nurse betty is certainly original its hit men are like the hired killers of pulp fiction are violent yet philosophical its take on soap operas terrific spoof material and its acting is the best feature of all this has to be one of the best cast films in recent years renee is perfect for nurse betty with the constant in her eye that pushes her in her quest morgan freeman brings his constant state of grace to the role of a killer at the end of his career and chris rock is his partner a man of rage and great greg kinnear is at his comic best as the vain actor soap opera doctor there are also great supporting performances from actors such as emmy winner allison the west wing harriet harris agent and kathleen chloe on er actually the supporting cast is a who's who of television best character actors br br a unique film that is funny one moment and chilling the next nurse betty is a mix of great acting casting and a terrific screenplay Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980991780757904 Review: me and my mates used to gather together in one house to watch this on a friday night before going to the pub it was the only programme that ever made us miss opening time it is one of the best comedies i have ever watched if not the best david jason was brilliant and was compared many times to buster keaton with his clever stunts that were pulled off so believably i wish i could get hold of the series on dvd to watch again he had an amazing ability to make stupid things look believable and this series shows how much talent he has in so many different directions he is an accomplished trip and fall guy and i remember watching a trailer once where he showed people how to do this professionally certainly he is the one to teach people this art he only showed glimpses of it in other programs he did this program shows how multi talented he is i am lost as to why david jason another series being made as for my mind it was one of the best things he has ever done and i've been a fan of his since he did this series it is said he did not like it because it showed the of his early career well to my mind that might possibly have been the right decision when he took it but now his career has progressed so far i believe this would be a good time for him to do another series showing him looking back on his secret life full of blunders that he does not see rod Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942077100276947 Review: nurse betty is really an interesting movie i guess we all know someone who is so convinced that the characters in a soap opera are real that you can't explain them with any means that these are just actors and not real persons br br isn't a nurse at all in real life she is an ordinary housewife who works at a diner to escape from her awful husband and the problems in her miserable life she has become a very dedicated fan of a soap opera after she witnessed her husband being murdered she goes into some kind of a shock and she loses all grip on reality she thinks she's in love with one of the characters from the soap opera a doctor and decides that she'll visit him and start a family with him the hit men however think that she knows too much and go after her to kill her br br as i already said the subject is quite recognizable if you leave the professional hit men and the murder out of it and the movie was funny the story was well directed and the actors did a fine job it had everything i always want to see when watching a comedy i give it a 7 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9911244511604309 Review: with nurse betty 2000 acclaimed indie film maker neil labute in the company of men your friends neighbors makes his breakthrough into the big budgeted betty's 24 million as opposed to company's 25 000 mainstream realm and yet remains true to his roots while his cast is now composed of a list hollywood names renee zellweger morgan freeman and stand up comedian chris rock his material remains just as bizarre and quirky as his first two features proving that he just may be the next big thing nurse betty is one of the darkest comedies to be advertised towards a mainstream audience in years and considering its moderate box office and critical success perhaps moviegoers weren't as dumb and brainwashed as we though they were the story follows both figuratively and literally a naive waitress zellweger who has fallen in love from afar with a handsome soap star as good as it greg kinnear but is trapped in a loveless marriage to a slimy car dealer aaron eckhart who made his big screen debut in company when her husband is gruesomely murdered by two freeman and rock she's sent into shock and sets out for hollywood to meet her object of affection unaware that he's only an actor when freeman and rock discover that the car she took contains 10 of cocaine they hit the road as well and ensues fans of previous work might have a hard time figuring out how this could possibly be the same guy who directed in the company of men a about two cruel sexist pigs who play a practical joke on a deaf co worker but when you think about it the connection is rather clear in company a vulnerable woman is unaware that she is being ruthlessly taken advantage of in betty a vulnerable housewife is unaware that the man she's chasing thinks her genuine adoration is nothing more than a joke some might begin to wonder if labute is really some sort of misogynist himself considering that his recurring theme involves the downfall of innocent women but personally i think he's coming to the defense of the fair sex and dealing far more harshly with the in his pictures than the abused one of the many charms of this film is that it's absurdity is full fledged most directors when handling a script such as this one would leave the story at two chasing a woman chasing a dream but labute knows better and has one of the freeman fall obsessively for betty as well this was an interesting role for freeman to take because it allowed him to play off of his trademark this is the last time' character see unforgiven se7en and stinker hard rain the supporting cast also includes the likes of famed weirdo crispin glover back to the future allison and mad about kathleen the script written by first timers john c richards and james is over the top honestly have you ever seen a comedy or any movie for that matter in which a man is in his own dining room you could argue that the ending is a little too perfect but it's really not worth denying everything that's great about the film for one trivial complaint if nurse betty is any sign of what labute has in store for us next you can bet that i'll be lining up for whatever he decides to follow it up with br br grade a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9199034571647644 Review: honestly when i went to see this movie at the rave theater in indiana i did not expect much i went to this movie only because i figured hey it's a wwe movie it'll be good for a laugh then i sat down and watched it and saw why they chose glen kane to play jacob goodnight he is probably one of the guys on the big screen much worse in my opinion than freddy or jason and has one big advantage to other movies that attracts me to a horror movie it shows jacob goodnight as someone who is human he has a heart no matter how twisted and creepy it is he feels pain something that jason never does or appears to show he feels sorrow and pleasure though again both of them insane which you will notice if you see the movie all in all a different experience in my opinion than many slashers and it surprised me in a few ways as in who lived in the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968579888343811 Review: my taste in films continues to me and probably readers of my reviews but to each their own and i have a weak spot for crazy horror slasher flicks and see no evil happens to be exactly that and more i think that the biggest mistake made by producers and film makers of this film is that they hype it as a wwe film and starring kane wwe might have a big following but it's a very very specific group that follow the incredibly cheesy and sorry folks kind of trailer park sport and those who don't love it it it would make them steer clear of an otherwise typical gory slasher flick that people would come out in to see see no evil doesn't break any new horror ground it's exactly play by play typical horror with some over the top horrific bloody scenes that honestly make your screen crawl they really drive it home and go for gratuitous violence just cause there is no psychological aspect exactly although being chased by this monster has some fear elements to it br br kane the wrestler also known as glen plays religiously and physically tortured man jacob goodnight he's the ultimate cross between leatherface and jason voorhees he's not an original killer and even his kills don't really go for the unique or original with the major exception of choking a girl to death by forcing her to her cell phone he does a good job and the man is legitimately enormous he stands at 7 feet tall and without any special effects is monstrous tiffany lamb penny samantha noble michael j pagan luke christina vidal rachael taylor all play the typical group of think they are invincible partying teens who will become victim to the serial killer the story is that in exchange for a month off their detention sentence for petty crimes ranging from theft to drug possession they are sent to an old hotel to do community service by fixing it up turns out a serial killer lives upstairs and he's removing his victims eyes to them of their sins luke stands out as a scum bag who in the end becomes a hero of sorts even saving his ex girlfriend who he used to beat up on the rest of them all play their perspective roles quite well but it isn't a great stretch of acting ability br br sadly porn director yes porn gregory dark does a good job putting together the modern day slasher flick he even goes into a bit of history with the killer and although his back story is not unique either in fact it's a little stale it's still interesting enough and in the few shots where the film goer is actually seeing through the killer's eyes it's interesting to hear the voices and see things distorted like he does he throws in the obligatory soft core nude shot and the grotesque blood soaked scenes and turns everything up a notch it fits nicely and for a horror fan like myself it's entertaining serial killer is horrifying and he stalks them all down with brutal intelligence and a silent horror the film is being panned and on and i don't blame anyone because it's pretty crappy but isn't that the point it's a horror film and i thought it was exactly what it should be it made me jump it made me cringe it even made me turn away at several parts impressive by any standards it's entertaining with a decent story and plenty of set up to see no evil until the 15th installment if they wanted to and i say bring it on it's true the film is full of plot holes laughable details but the deadly gore and horror over rides it all it all comes down to do you love horror films really love them if yes then you'll think this is a terrific slasher if not you'll hate it plain and simple 8 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9939512014389038 Review: okay i marked this spoiler so don't be upset when i wrap this up now i went into the movie expecting to see a very predictable movie and i was right as almost every horror flick i have ever seen it was predictable but not as bad as most what helped was the story i did not expect there to be a why to madness but there was and while somewhat foggy you still got the idea and understand the madness now of course if you like something that will scare you for nights to come this is not the movie your looking for but if your a fan of saw or some other movies that claim their fame thanks to sadistic content this is a movie to watch now where i really throw in a spoiler for a second warning i give this movie a 9 perhaps because i'm a fan of the wwe and a fan of kane but who doesn't like a movie a little bit better when it stars somebody we love however this movie could have scored a 10 for me if spoiler at the end of the movie when it showed kane dead on the pavement while a dog in his eye was cute it could have been classic with the kane undertaker quick sit up and turn of the head a perfect 10 would have been awarded if that would have happened it was a perfect opportunity but either the wwe didn't think of that or a future sequel will begin with that very sequence i mentioned that's all 9 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9337310194969177 Review: i didn't know a lot about this film going into it but i did find out that kane was a wrestler which didn't exactly thrill me but hey i liked santa's slay and that had a wrestler in it so what the hell the story begins very strangely and promisingly but after a while becomes not much more than your typical teen terror slasher flick although the settings helped some a bunch of criminal young folks get rounded up and taken to an old hotel that used to be a luxury palace but is now a dump to clean it up to prepare it as a homeless shelter the driver is a man with a arm being a veteran of the opening scene of this movie wherein he encounters this big that had just killed his partner and blinded another woman the teens all being punk smart asses all of course object to having to do any real work but they're part of some unique co ed work program yep what a great idea that is of course little does anyone suspect that there is someone lurking there in the hotel that in his own little way will save the tax of that state some money of course it's the guy that likes to collect eyeballs and he's got quite a collection going there won't be a lot here that horror fans haven't seen before but there's a few brutal scenes and sufficient gore to satisfy the hard core fan the setting of the old hotel makes a perfect spot for a slasher flick too and there's little sub stories like the search for an alleged safe full of money and the search for babes since this co ed work crew is evenly matched most of the teens are too so that works well not great but far better than silent hill or when a stranger calls and perhaps better than some of the other crap that i wouldn't bother to see 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6546404957771301 Review: this movie was so cool i saw it on a friday night with a couple of my friends while the first credits were rolling we saw that films had made this movie they are the ones that made that stupid movie wolf creek which was totally gay when we saw this we we thought it was going to be like wolf creek but we were so wrong the movie was not only better than wolf creek which really isn't that hard it is one of the best horror movies i have seen in a long time they really redeemed themselves with this movie it was gory smart and scary which are the to an awesome horror movie kane is awesome as jacob goodnight and christina vidal samantha noble and luke did pretty good jobs as part of a group of delinquents cleaning an old motel it had some gross scenes and you actually kinda feel sad for some of the people who die all in all a great horror movie to watch on a friday or saturday night with the lights off and with friends just don't watch it in a hotel Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8171620965003967 Review: i liked this a lot br br the camera angles are cool it's not all jumpy like a blair witch and i thought they did a great job with the sound when we see things from point of view lots of fun plenty of people were shouting at the screen br br kane did a great job with his various psycho emotions he's a lot less one dimensional than most horror heroes br br kane is a lot less scary and more believable than most movie psychos it was not clear to me how he would react to various situations there are not many twists here but it is clever and original in it's own way good creepy b movie slasher fare Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731652140617371 Review: this is one of the best horror movies i've seen in a while an eerie abandon house interesting characters gore and a twisted plot who could ask for anything more in a horror movie it is pretty predictable for the most part but then again most horrors you can figure out within the first 10 minutes so i won't hold that against it the music camera angles and so forth are excellent the sets are well make and very convincing there was pretty much no subplots however it being a horror movie too many alternate plots only take away from what were wanting from a horror anyhow to be scared this one keeps it pretty simple and does just that if i were to compare it to any other movie i would say it reminded me of the remake of texas chainsaw massacre definitely a horror movie lover must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762169718742371 Review: see no evil with kane the movie has a great storyline but it just wasn't a hide my scream out loud horror flick i thought it was going to be from watching the wwe superstars on monday night raw when the movie first came to theaters i did enjoy the movie though i loved the story it played out br br great movie excellent would like to see a part 2 br br it doesn't matter if kane gets killed at the end br br or not they have killed off other horror stars in every movie br br they have out and they still comeback for more so a part 2 would br br be very interesting Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8233047723770142 Review: jacqueline hyde is a good quality film and does manage to be likable because of what it is everyone out there will like it between the amount of breast shots the times jacqueline rubs herself the various times jackie spends chatting to herself and the times spent heaving in the mountains this could create one hell of a if your career were to end br br unlike most horror movies that take place in space or in some restless with ripe green apples this one takes awhile to the performing is good other than great acting by dan the pizza delivery guy must see there are no standouts but no notably bad from my recent dinner either and i do mean recent excellent acting overall because there are no typically dreadful actors which you'd find in movies of the four skin related data fields or in the biological found in any ibm shop in addition if you see a female in this movie the likelihood is that she will be butt naked by the next scene now that i think about it there is quite a bit of action in this movie between the first and the second obtained from a hot chick and the time you observe her buckets naked keeps i loved it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8956713676452637 Review: kane is a killer named jacob goodnight he lives in this burned down old hotel where eight teen convicts go to do some cleaning most of them die except for 3 of them in my case it wasn't the best writing or the best ever i still thought that the killing scenes were really well done like when the one girl go eaten by the hungry dogs the best had to be when he shoved the cell phone down the blonde girl's mouth kane was a seriously great horror movie actor he had this serious look the entire movie and it would never change that was his only look the entire movie great action and killing scenes i don't think i could give it a full 10 out of 10 but 6 seems good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444474577903748 Review: there's a brand new killer on the loose and he's doing god's work yeah right this killer makes jason look like a chump and freddy krueger look like a rag doll against this dude he is jacob goodnight glen kane a monster who a axe and a hook and chain those weapons are nothing to him his real is ripping out eyeballs from the victims that is totally methodical when the encounter happened 4 years earlier jacob killed a rookie cop and the veteran after putting a bullet in his head how on earth did goodnight survive after 4 years now he's in the condemned hotel called and this hotel got a lot of stories to tell i thought this movie was haunting as well as interesting i liked the part where goodnight checked out one of the girl's tattoo on her back and goodnight himself is really deranged thanks to his maniacal mother if you think friday the 13th was something you better think again this movie will leave you on the edge of you seat and i think the eyeball rip was bone chilling this movie proves it point and it wasn't a waste of my time i enjoyed it the title don't lie rating 2 5 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8440501093864441 Review: finally a true horror movie this is the first time in years that i had to cover my eyes i am a horror buff and i recommend this movie but it is quite gory i am not a big wrestling fan but kane really pulled the whole monster thing off i have to admit that i didn't want to see this movie my 17 year old dragged me to it but am very glad i did during and after the movie i was looking over my shoulder i have to agree with others about the whole remake horror movies enough is enough i think that is why this movie is getting some good reviews it is a refreshing change and takes you back to the texas chainsaw first one michael myers and jason and no cgi crap Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6845188140869141 Review: this horror movie is definitely one of the best ones i have seen in my life and there are many reasons why the storyline is really good it has lots of action and great horror sequences in it the actors are not very good but there are not that bad but kane is definitely the best actor in this but he was always a good actor also the cast is very good such as kane as jacob goodnight christina vidal as christine michael j pagan as samantha noble as etc also i just have to warn you that the killing scenes are very disturbing but they are very creative but that just makes it better and you can't have a horror movie without blood and gore also they look very realistic so i am sure that you will not be disappointed with see no evil because it is a really good movie so make sure that you rent or buy see no evil because it is just so great br br overall score out of br br out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.918385922908783 Review: see no evil is the first film from wwe films yes wwe word wrestling entertainment pro wrestling of course being that it's a wwe film a wrestler has to star in it the wrestler being glenn aka kane which is not really important as if you didn't know kane or what wwe stood for you would never know it had anything to do with the wild word of wrestling as the movie has nothing to do with wrestling see no evil is gross out horror film it has some moments were the some people may jump but for the most part it's just saying hey look how gross we can get not that there is anything wrong with that jacob goodnight played by kane is sort of a jason type character his mother tortured him as a kid with strict understatement christian beliefs and has warped his mind now he's a big scary chopping killing machine 90 of the movie takes place in an abandon hotel where jacob stalks six teenagers surprised and a handful of adults i could explain why they are in a creepy old hotel but eh who cares despite it's lack of originality see no evil is well made for what it's supposed to be kane plays an awesome killer and needs little make up to be scary one flaw in the movie is the most annoying possibility people survive i really looking forward to having them being horribly killed but alas does not happen i wish the film didn't have the stigma of wrestling attached to it although like i said the film has nothing to with wrestling people are still closed minded enough not to want to see it because given of course if they are a wrestling hater then again the movie may also make money because wrestling fans will want to see it either way see no evil has top notch effects and little cgi and like i said it's quite brutal so like i say it's good stuff if you like that sort of thing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.802351713180542 Review: well i'm a few days late but what the hell anyways the word that best describes my reaction to see no evil was surprise the film is actually pretty good there is definitely an ample amount of blood gore action in the film with a modest amount of suspense it back to the good slasher days of the late 70's early 80s think madman meets leatherface with a dash of norman bates and you'll get a good feel for this flick while is thin on plot most horror films are it kind of makes up for it in the violence methods of killing the gore suspense the fact that kane does a great job of playing the highly disturbed jacob goodnight the title of the film comes from the fact that jacob out the eyes of his victims using just his fingers stores them in big jars why you'll just have to watch it see pun intended there are certain cinematic elements lifted from other horror films most notably psycho tcm madman but they're not blatant finally really doesn't go into territory we long timers haven't seen before granted is no or tcm 74 but it certainly merits a look imo br br recommendation take in a matinée showing of see no evil rating 7 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654550552368164 Review: a dangerous psychopathic killer jacob goodnight is up in the abandoned and rotting hotel alone with his nightmares until eight teenage delinquents show up for community service duty along with the cop who wounded jacob four years ago when one of their own is kidnapped by the killer and her fate uncertain the remaining petty criminals must fight for their lives see no evil was directed by the porno filmmaker gregory dark and it stars wwe superstar kane as psychopath the supporting cast is terrible and there are no surprises to be found here but there is enough extreme violence and gore for slasher fans to enjoy overall i liked this film and you should too if you are into mindless slasher flicks sure it's cliché but who cares 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831783175468445 Review: so the wwe has done it they have poured over into film their first one being see no evil starring their very own kane i caught this movie and went in not expecting it to be a great film it just seemed to cliché and looked like nothing new to my surprise it actually wasn't half bad a viewer stated above that it is good b horror movie fun and honestly thats the best way to describe it now the question i was asking myself was how was kane going to hold up well let's just say he made an absolute bad ass out of the character he sold the role really well and really did look menacing but what can you expect from someone who is almost 7 feet tall and around in solid muscle the acting was decent and the story was nothing new of course but we all know that the directing as well as the cinematography was done very well and the hotel backdrop really looked dilapidated and well done considering this was directed by a porn movie director i was quite surprised i'd recommend this movie if you're looking for mindless gore and killing and just some overall fun think of this movie as a modern day latter friday the 13th film and save room for the ending too cuz it's a good one and stick around after the credits too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7510906457901001 Review: i was expecting this movie to suck but what i got was a pretty good slasher gore film most of the death scenes are adequately brutal the teens are decent with penny definitely the best of the bunch rachael taylor looks like a young christie but doesn't bring much to the movie other than that kane was good as the killer and is totally believable as a fearsome i saw the twist coming from miles away but i still enjoyed the movie br br but what really stood out to me was the direction gregory dark might actually have a career in legit film ahead of him aside from the horror film speed cam you know where like the guy's face shakes all fast there's some good shots here the camera angles and environments really emphasize size making him look even bigger than he actually is br br if you're looking for deep story or characters this ain't it but that's not what slasher films are about if you're looking for some good violence or if you're into gory films go check this out Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1912667155265808 Review: this ladies and gentlemen is truly a modern b movie the dialog is stilted and delivered with wooden the premise is predictable there are a few decent twists and characters remain 2d for most of it and yet there is a certain charm wwe wrestler kane brings to life the sick twisted monster of a man with a lot of pathos though it is somewhat like his character that he's been playing around ten years and so i'll find it quite amusing when people say it's not much of a reach for him but glen is apparently quite the nice guy so actually it is in any event he's cast perfectly as the hulking brute and the deaths are suitably over the top jason would be proud but i heard at least four applause breaks for four different kills scenes frankly go into this movie thinking that you'll have some fun and a oh it is quite the the r rating is richly deserved and i actually got a little nauseous during some of the more graphic times in any event a very very fun but fairly bad movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47160372138023376 Review: anyone who critiques as anything more than the playful and undeniably erotic romp that it's intended to be is just not playing with a full deck just from the title it's obvious that this low budget horror comedy isn't meant to be taken seriously it's as tongue in cheek as a french kiss and just as titillating the female cast members are all great and fun to watch check this out is the clown prince of soft core horror unlike most soft core horror flicks this one is entertaining all the way through with charismatic and exceptionally attractive actresses the movie doesn't even attempt to follow the storyline of the robert louis stevenson classic but instead seeks out every way possible to create risqué sight gags and erotic situations blythe the brunette femme fatale who portrays the sexier homicidal side of jacqueline is a real knockout watch and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972263753414154 Review: the problem with other actors cast in the of dorian gray is that they either looked too old for the part berger josh david gallagher ben barnes or that they were unable to pull off the english aristocratic manner without being stilted dorian is the perpetual 19 year old or so all skin and locks as described by wilde so the challenge is finding an actor that has the maturity and range for the part i e who can portray the and but at the same time looks like someone in his late teens and peter firth pulls it all off in this excellent british tv adaptation br br gielgud as henry while considerably older than what wilde had in mind does wonders with his scenes wilde's have never sounded so natural and especially george sanders in the 1945 version was pretty feeble by comparison and his costume didn't fit br br finally jeremy plays basil as the most masculine and at the same time the most gay of the trio again a fitting interpretation in general the film includes enough gay subtext without turning dorian himself gay he's all things to all people and supposedly there's no drug or sexual perversion he hasn't tried in the 18 years covered by the story but that makes him more than homosexual he seems to equally wreak havoc on both sexes here as he should according to the novel br br of course the budget of this production was not very large so everything feels a little stagey particularly encounter with brother suffers from the obvious studio look also the final shot of dorian a puppet i suppose in his white toad like make up is more hilarious than convincing and death scene is inadvertently funny also as far as i recall basil should have been killed seated at the table br br but all in all this is a very worthy adaptation i'm sure wilde would have liked it the only thing missing is the sensual side not so much sex scenes but wilde's decadent world of flowers luxurious and precious gems isn't really explored here i e the is completely missing but like i claudius the excellent acting makes one easily forget these shortcomings of production values Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7023646831512451 Review: playwright john look back in anger the entertainer of oscar wilde's only novel positively revels in the homosexual subtext of the original perhaps too much so nonetheless the dialogue the acting with a cast headed by sir john gielgud jeremy brett and the brilliantly cerebral production marred only by a too quick ending make this worth the while of any lover of theater with a capital t Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7583999633789062 Review: i will always think of mr firth as dorian gray if i live to be 100 br br perfectly acted and directed bringing oscar wilde's insight wit and humor alive with an absolute and utter perfection unusual in television br br more proof that the bbc more than makes up in talent what it doesn't always have in money br br a must have for all wilde fans and indeed for everyone else inspired and perfected every one of the actors looked exactly right for the role and every shot was well done br br by the end i found that i loved every single character in a way that no other movie of the type had ever inspired watch it then try to watch another version it's just not the same is it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8175175189971924 Review: i enjoyed this film and after it finished it still makes you think about it i believe jeremy brett is brilliant in this role although his death acting was a little over the top but as its jeremy brett i didn't mind br br this is a good piece of drama and does follow oscar novel very closely if you enjoy this film then i recommend you also watch an ideal husband with jeremy brett as lord br br this film gives a great insight into oscar way of thinking and while watching it the viewer is reminded of how in a way dorian grey is lord alfred douglas and basil is oscar wilde Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978346586227417 Review: in wilde's novel john osborne has condensed events eliminated a number of characters and generally implied rather than shown essential if you want a more explicit rendering see the 1945 film wilde and robert louis stevenson lived in about the same time frame but were certainly vastly different men and writers this story really treats of a theme similar to dr jekyll and mr hyde but note that wilde chose to treat his story as fantasy whereas took the scientific route both the protagonists are men in whom good wars with evil with evil winning in the end br br the actors in this bbc movie take a different route too from those in the 1945 film john gielgud says all the same caustic and cynical quips as george sanders in his role really projecting wilde himself but with a subtle difference you'll suspect that sanders really believed what he was saying but gielgud may be saying what is expected of him rather than what he sincerely believes peter firth too shows the two sides of his character in restrained fashion but then we don't get to see as many of his escapades as had a chance to display br br it's a very good production with the reflecting the of the novel if not all of its ramifications Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9534096121788025 Review: onstage john adaptation of picture of dorian gray is a fine tribute to oscar wilde's talents as both novelist and playwright on screen with some editing it becomes a bit sloppy due to the cutting of 3 crucial scenes from the play one being an important scene between basil and henry showing that time has passed the acting however is brilliant sir john gielgud to his wilde roots as lord henry and although about a decade too old for the role he totally becomes the enigmatic life loving cad and cynic that wilde brought to life so meticulously in his novella jeremy brett is also strong offering a touching portrait of the anguished artist basil peter firth while not originally my vision of dorian handles the role with style and grace and later with a convincing strain of cruelty the supporting cast is equally fine former of being earnest co star davies plays his aunt agatha with dignity and judi makes a touching sybil the wit pathos and tension of wilde's work have been remarkably transferred to the screen my only other is with the hair styles many of them seemed out of place looking more like 1970's versions of victorian rather than the actual style overall however the acting and writing elevates this production to a high level of small screen excellence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684450626373291 Review: this is a great concert which featured the best songs of the band's 30 year career lee and were animated and fun on stage and delivered a great show that being said i think the audio recording was botched at the mixing console and or through the process this is not the fault of the boys however they even mentioned that the show was setup last minute so the band and their crew obviously did their best they just shouldn't have put the show out for public consumption sounds distant and bass has good content but no bottom end at all they should have held out on this concert and waited for a better occasion only buy this dvd if you are a hardcore the quality is lacking in the audio department Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7847310900688171 Review: admittedly alex has become a little but they are still for me the greatest rock trio ever i wholeheartedly recommend this dvd to any fan br br i was very disappointed that they canceled their planned recent munich gig and regret not making an effort to see them elsewhere the dvd is a small consolation the greatest to acquire a proper dvd setup br br naive perhaps but i still don't understand the significance of the tumble on stage i would be grateful for any br br cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9501890540122986 Review: after searching for 6 months i finally found this dvd all i can say is it was damn well worth the wait rush in rio may very well be the greatest rock dvd in existence i'm not joking it's incredible all the fuss about the sound being crappy is true however it doesn't make the concert unwatchable i find it makes you feel like you're actually in rio watching the concert from the audience that's one of the reasons i love this dvd it makes you feel like you're actually there also alex and neil have never been in better form vocals are flawless alex's guitar playing is still incredible and neil absolutely no words to say the camera work on this concert was very good i must say they gave us a good look at everything that was going on on stage and in the audience kudos to the cameramen anyways enough of my raving go watch rush in rio for yourself you will be amazed i guarantee it br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796497821807861 Review: these guys are excellent and anything they put out to the public is first class the of this band is amazing and we should all be very thankful we live in a world where rush exists future generations will never be able to see such mastery live and in person get this dvd and you will enjoy it throughly i was recently able to see these incredible musicians play in houston and was blown away i have not missed a show since power windows and i have to say that they are better than ever everyone should embrace these guys and teach others what real is there will never be such a tight and well put together trio again in our lifetime lets just hope and pray that they do not retire anytime soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372119307518005 Review: one thing that came across to me in watching this film is that it was fun exciting for the cast and crew i could sense that they were going up against the budget with enthusiasm dedication because they apparently liked the people involved br br i tend to like b movies that are original and have heart and i think this is one such work the actors seem to me to be putting there hearts in it more than usual maybe because of some good direction from the lead actress director and they evidently were clear enough in their parts of the story to make a coherent watchable piece of art br br the critiques of this film that more or less say why not just rent a hardcore porn movie make the point as to why they didn't like the film going to this film hoping for a lot of t a without patience for the material of the plot is why it is so for them one could say the movie is more of a romantic work than a softcore porn movie even though i take it the star has done her share of soft porn i think she graduated br br in terms of the writing the dialog is not a huge part of the movie like in a film but the plot is decent and the twists are original and sometimes fun particularly the ending is not a disappointment but a pleasure with the heroine and the leading man learning from their complex web of feelings br br i understand that the producer got a 3 film deal out of this hats off for proving a few tens of thousands of dollars can go pretty far if you have some artistic sensibility and pride br br and the other girls with scenes of nudity were likable along with being hot not just airhead bimbos so as an erotic science fantasy piece with some gorgeous nude art even with the limits of b movie land not disappointing Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.034080870449543 Review: rush in rio is simply an amazing dvd this concert is one of the peak moments of the history of rush and they deliver their music brilliantly and with more power than ever br br i was lucky enough to actually be in this concert and not only that i was in the very first row grabbing the gate that separated the audience from the stage it's the first and only time i've seen a rush concert live and it was a dream come true for me i have no words to accurately describe this experience but i can tell you it is one of the highlights of my life br br some people complain about the sound of this dvd saying it is not very clear and polished but the sound you listen is real true to how it was in the concert it is raw and powerful and so authentic that every time i watch it i go back and re live that beautiful moment many artists record live shows and then they make a lot of so the final product is far from what the actual concert really was sure you can achieve a very sophisticated and polished sound this way but you don't get the real thing this is not the case with rush in rio this is the real deal i admit that i enjoy those fancy sounding concert dvd's i love music and the sound is a very important aspect but it's refreshing to listen to a concert that is so honest you listen to rush just the way they sound in a live performance no tricks no this is a real live concert dvd br br i highly recommend rush in rio the set list is fantastic and the performances by alex and neil are mind blowing not to mention the crowd you can see how much they love rush and sing along to every tune even which is an instrumental i actually appear singing twice in tom sawyer i sing always hopeful yet and in i sing only reflect it's just a few seconds but i simply couldn't believe my eyes when i saw myself in a rush dvd awesome i hope you enjoy this magnificent concert from the greatest band on earth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859545826911926 Review: i purchased this dvd recently and i was totally awed that songs sound the same as they did when i first listened to them in 1980 the lineup of lee alex and neil is so talented that i want to listed to them play again and again br br songs i remember like tom sawyer the big money the trees closer to the heart limelight and the spirit of radio were played and the plus fans there singing along and having a great time and i swear over half the audience was under 25 br br writers who put down rush as far as rush fans like myself are concerned are a bunch of jealous who like to taste rancid sour cream mixed with in a br br rush doesn't put on makeup wear lip sync wear lipstick get in trouble with the law and have a band member brag about how long they have been all they do is entertain br br i give this dvd a 100 out of 100 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4242568612098694 Review: having seen rush live i'm able to appreciate the of this others may complain of sound problems but it's sometimes over dubbed by the overwhelming screams of 60 000 and it goes to show the band's gain of attention Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513020515441895 Review: rush in rio is no doubt one of the most exciting dvds i have purchased although i am a biased rush fan of almost 20 years i found this performance to be flawless the music is heavy and sharp which sounds great on any surround sound system the band is energetic the crowd has a constant smile it's like they were able to capture every concert i've been to for any rush fan this dvd is a must if anything just to see the boys in brazil documentary which reveals the travels of this rather isolated personal band for any non rush fan this dvd is an enjoyable concert rush fans know the talent of these three canadians we have rather firmly stood by them for years i've shown this dvd or portions of it anyway to those who have never heard of rush or those who think rush is less than good because they do not appeal to the pessimistic masses of rock i e sex drugs and a drunken frenzy the bottom line is this dvd is worth every penny and more than worth the time to view it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976695716381073 Review: i have been a huge rush fan ever since moving pictures and this concert is simply and example to everyone who is a fan why rush is so popular they completely admitted to playing their biggest concert yet and despite the rain in a soccer arena they still manage to give an outstanding performance from start to finish a real example of this is during the entire crowd start to sing along to it in a real classic manner in perfect they really play all of everyone's favorite songs with a real powerful lust that rarely happens anymore you get the best seat in the house for one of their best concerts given the second dvd is a fascinating documentary of the band while they are in brazil and shows you a lot of the backstage things going on and it allows you to see them not just a musicians but as actual people in their everyday life this dvd gift set is a must for any rush fan young and old and is definitely a keeper for your dvd collection their is even a cd of the concert for those who just want to listen to the music this dvd is worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845618605613708 Review: a long overdue concert release rush in rio dvd is both compelling and disappointing this slick two disc set shows rush at their finest after 30 years of their unique sound it's great to have this record of one of the most talented rock bands ever br br the concert features over two dozen songs a documentary and three songs that feature multi angle viewing packaged in a bi fold with sleeve and a small insert it's priced very well for the amount of material it contains br br i'm a rush fan of the late seventies to early eighties period and this dvd comes through big with half of the show highlighting songs from that era i won't list the songs in case you want to be surprised if you attended the trails tour then you'll know what they'll be playing br br playing in rio to their biggest crowd ever rush is a huge crowd pleaser here in fact that was one of the first things i noticed that was peculiar about this show throughout most of this two hour concert you hear and see the crowd actively chanting and dancing wildly to the music at first it's to see the fans give rush a well deserved response but after several songs i was ready to hear and see more of the band and less of the crowd this is in no way a slam of the crowd of rio more power to them it's a critique of the final editing of the dvd br br which brings me to my second and main reason i hate it the video editing is terrible in my opinion save for the multi angle view bonus cuts the entire show is a frenzy of visual chaos it's like the director wanted to see how he could make it i count changing camera angles on average between every one and four seconds constantly after about three or four songs my head and eyes were ready for a break which is too bad because i would have liked to have sat through the whole show like i was able to at the concert last year maybe this fast cut editing is the latest craze for concert dvd's but i really think it's an annoyance and from the overall experience as stated before i wouldn't mind it for a song or two but the whole visual aspect of this disc is hurried or rushed it's really ironic because all the previous concert clips i've seen of rush mainly from moving pictures are strictly straight filmed with little switching back and forth it's almost boring visually speaking this dvd has taken it to the other extreme i know a lot of in the rush fans will disagree with my statements but that's just my impression of it br br the bottom line if you're a rush fan you'll buy this dvd regardless of my review or any other i still would have bought it after i had read my review just don't get expect a normal concert who knows the things mentioned above might not bother you Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6858879327774048 Review: this much anticipated dvd memento of visit to south america in 2002 is possibly the finest rock video ever set down on disc the picture and sound production values are amazing even more so as they constantly the elements to bring this production off all the tracks you would expect from the rush catalogue are here from tom sawyer to the pass gloriously for the frankly brazilian crowd they actually to which is an instrumental and gives you an indication of their the first disc is the concert and the second disc contains 3 multi angle set pieces la villa and the awesome drum solo plus a 30 minute documentary about the bands visit to brazil all in all this is a triumph and all serious classic rock fans should own a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979105532169342 Review: this dvd will be treated with indifference by of classic rock music devotees across the world because rush just aren't cool it is a shame that rush have had to overcome sneering disdain from the majority of north american and british music journalists over their thirty odd year history as this has deprived many people the chance to get into a real band each of the last four decades are well represented here and what a catalogue of songs it is we have the seminal the magical the trees and the lyrical tom sawyer interspersed with the high energy genre challenging pieces from their latest album trails the is almost flawless the stage show is spectacular and the brazilian fans are just plain crazy at one point they sing along to an instrumental each band member plays at a level that defies belief real performing art if you doubt this try out the la villa or the rhythm method for size and yes the latter is a drum solo which has to be seen to be believed br br sound and vision production values are very high as the rush experience and you also get a documentary and multi set pieces to boot br br this is an astonishing performance and tribute to the canadian rockers and all serious classic rock fans should own a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986215353012085 Review: how do these guys keep going they're about 50 years old each and act as if they're only 30 they play 3 hours of music at every concert and barely break a sweat this dvd is their first concert in rio brazil although the people don't speak english they try to the words to the most famous rush songs and try to sing a foreign language at the concert with their best friends br br from tom sawyer to the spirit of radio this concert dvd will keep you in the chair not wanting to pause or move away from the classics that you've listened to when you were young this is their reunion tour started in 1974 i went to their pa concert and this was just as good although in pa they didn't play so i was upset br br they have they have the trees they have the pass driven red sector a limelight roll the bones and much more 10 out of 10 because nothing else compares if you never go to a rush concert then at least buy this dvd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8943613767623901 Review: personally i regard the egyptian in an extremely light br br it was introduced to me by a well known australian movie commenter critic named bill who was renowned for his insight broad vision of people places particularly of films this movie fitted the bill perfectly i came to appreciate his commentary enthusiasm for this movie that emerged all the more as i watched it as i was literally drawn into it minute by minute beyond his introductory comments on my initial viewing many years ago br br to me it was propelled layer upon layer within half an hour into an intriguing fascinating production yes i am aware of its flaws but it was so enticing … the young man of idealism learning from inspired by his father … the peasant treated like rubbish in his suffering … the friend however flawed but nonetheless loved by his friend the central character … and to be sure a flawed hero too like so many across humanity of all societies across all lovable worthy of love too yes i believe in a christian god but too i acknowledge the rights respect that should be due any human being of good heart who would not or will not disrespect the rights of his without just cause as such i endorse this film its presentation of a man of good heart conviction in his belief in the sun god he was devoted to such people will always be welcome in my world vision and hopefully in many more beyond br br so too the drama in the ensuing movie i have watched often as surely as it has touched my heart soul as surely as it seems to have critics in its era it is captivating watching the struggles grief loves of the physician when i watch it again i am always reminded of my friend in heart bill the film critic who dared to all the critics long ago who it he added criticism of too many critics … that they make statues to honour stars on the screen or in history but they do not make statues to honour critics and beyond all this i am reminded with each viewing of a superb touching spectacle of a beautiful well presented drama that was not just relevant to the 1950s or some bygone era it was meant for you me across time place to every man woman child to their personal aspirations for love freedom overcoming obstacles to misunderstanding gross injustice tragedy appealing to those of simple faith of many religions that it seems too many regard as cause for war take a night off from or unjust violence from bigotry attacks on others executed consider the merits of this offering not to the sun god or to power that proves time again to be so let this outstanding movie wash over you like waves onto a beach like the passing hands of time … like life was meant to be and maybe you will find yourself carried into its world of possibilities lost offerings no more 9 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823748469352722 Review: i have to admit that i had low expectations for this movie but i was surprised to find it entertaining interesting and funny it's an entertaining thriller and not so much a horror film there were moments that made my hairs stand up even better though were the highly amusing occasionally hysterical comedic moments in the film you'll know which ones i'm talking about there also are a few great special effects and the humor and the special effects aren't necessarily separate br br the acting on the whole is very good way better than a typical low budget horror film the lead jackie in particular and many of the smaller supporting roles like the lawyer the couple living next door the pizza man are well acted if they hadn't been the film wouldn't have kept my interest and i would have lost my belief in the story this is a good interesting low budget thriller and definitely worth a rental Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.959209680557251 Review: a fantastic cinema experience i really enjoyed seeing this truly magnificent film in the theater when it came out there is nothing to add except that is a terrible shame that sir albert finney still isn't accepted by the american academy after roles in such films as tom jones murder on the orient express under the volcano to name only few for these he was nominated for the oscar the dresser is arguably his highlight yet br br i know oscars are just popularity contest but if americans like british actors and actresses and the oscar goes to jeremy irons daniel day lewis anthony hopkins emma thompson glenda jackson etc and they all deserved the award why they always left sir finney with empty hands br br on the other hand they gave it to john wayne and marisa tomei in cousin vinny i don't know should i laugh or cry br br if you have seen the two leads in the dresser you won't forget what is the art of acting watch this film and enjoy i recommend it to everyone who loves art br br i give 9 10 for this excellent film 1 point missing for non cinematic material after all it is just a theater br br note my criteria is much stronger than this on imdb 10 only for the cinematic masterpiece that should could last forever Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6898617148399353 Review: i'll bet i watch this film 4 or 5 times a year and will do so more often now that the have seen fit to put it on dvd because it's a classic with a capital c this film is timeless how can people pay 10 00 nowadays to see the junk that comes out of with movies like the egyptian the ten commandments ben hur captain newman md on tape dvd and cable movie channels i could go on forever but this film is so great and for a relative unknown edmund purdom carries the movie like carried the world the story is wonderful the acting is first rate and the graphics at the end are so powerful you sit in your seat for a few minutes just trying to let the words sink in really a knockout of a film i'd give this one 15 stars if they'd let me they don't make them like this anymore but they should Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7636194825172424 Review: this was the second cinemascope spectacle that fox produced after the robe notice how some of the roman sets are to pass for egyptian sets the film is produced with all first class elements beautiful photography stirring soundtrack alfred newman and bernard see if you can tell which composer scored specific scenes however the principal acting is a bit weak edmund purdom seems to have a limited range of emotions and is uninteresting to watch the best performances come from peter ustinov as the one eyed slave and polish actress bella as the nefer i find this movie in general to be strong on plot which is rare for these large spectacles produced at the time all in all the film does an interesting and entertaining job of social commentary on what egyptian society might have looked like Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7281316518783569 Review: i saw this movie back in 1954 on a double bill with valley of the kings these movies helped inspire a lifelong interest in in 1975 i visited egypt seen today the egyptian suffers from flat dialog and a few touches but it's a glorious movie to look at the sort of thing hollywood alas just doesn't do anymore and it has a great story not just the usual boy meets girl or vengeance is mine affair too bad 20th won't re issue restored prints of this to be seen on the big screen Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6298613548278809 Review: i would give this movie high marks for the cinema photography and performances i just read a user comment concerning the performance of the actress who plays a conniving who the lead character i remember a mini biography of this actress following the movie the last time i saw it apparently she was a holocaust refugee discovered by a french husband and wife in the movie industry who were taken with her extraordinary beauty she died very young and under tragic circumstances gene tierney is also outstanding in this film like other neo biblical films of the 1940's and 50s the egyptian reflects the morals and values of that time but is still great entertainment because the performances are terrific and the story so well told Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864662289619446 Review: there are many film now on dvd but producers had forgotten some of importance to many moviegoers the egyptian along with el and other favorites of the era of the wide screen big budget epics had merit many people from my generation learn a lot about history of egypt medieval spain and even the the first time i heard from them was a very cheap adventure movie with charlton heston called the treasure of the same happened to me with egypt or rome seen many bad epics of the era many production values excellent use of color the de color was more and sharp that the ordinary technicolor maybe the cast was wrong but in any case the film did to give us idea of the life in ancient and was in a way the motor to go out and buy the novel my one of the best if not the best historical novel ever published also was the superb score by alfred newman and bernard i saw this film many times when i was a boy it was not the big box office hit that fox studios wanted to the robe enormous hit in cinemascope and stereo was a wonderful eye popping i have the disc version m the only way to see ito its format soon i hope will appeared Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802078604698181 Review: the egyptian is set during the reign of one of the most fascinating figures of the ancient world the pharaoh who thirteen centuries before christ attempted to introduce a religion to ancient egypt the main character however is not but rather the fictitious sinuhe as a baby sinuhe is found mysteriously floating in a basket on the river nile and adopted by the physician and his wife when he grows to manhood he follows his adopted father into the medical profession initially working as his father did among the poor of the city but he comes to prominence after he and his friend the ambitious young soldier save the life while on a hunting expedition in the desert sinuhe is appointed court physician but becomes obsessed with the nefer sinuhe not only ruins himself in a vain attempt to win her love but is also disgraced when his neglect of his duties means that he is unable to save the life of daughter br br sinuhe flees into exile where he achieves success as a in countries but returns to egypt when he learns of a plot to invade although readily forgives him for his previous sinuhe finds the country in turmoil the attempts to introduce a new religion have led to civil strife between his followers and those of the priests of the old faith and he is too pacific by nature to take any steps to confront the threat sinuhe becomes embroiled in a plot by now the general of the egyptian army and sister princess to overthrow the pharaoh and replace him with a more effective monarch br br the film's weaknesses arise mostly from its two romantic subplots in the course of the film sinuhe is revealed as the long lost son of the previous pharaoh and half brother to and it might therefore surprise a modern audience that she should fall in love with him marriage between brothers and sisters were not necessarily considered as incestuous by the standards of egyptian royalty but the standards of 1950s cinema audiences were generally less liberal on this point in any case the sinuhe love triangle is an unnecessary and detracts from role in the film that of the voice of cold eyed cynical br br the nefer subplot which takes up most of the first hour of the film is and excessively melodramatic nefer is morally worthless but fascinating and the role needed an actress of great beauty and also great dramatic skill to make her credible especially as nefer achieves the difficult task of winning sinuhe away from a woman as lovely as jean simmons who plays merit rival for her affections it is therefore unfortunate that the role went to an actress as comically inept as bella whose only was that she was the mistress of the producer darryl f zanuck was not only a wooden actress but also spoke with a thick foreign accent made even more incomprehensible by a she was not even particularly attractive by comparison with the two legendary hollywood beauties in the film simmons and gene tierney who plays br br the film is better when it concentrates on its main political and religious themes the other actors are better than although peter ustinov as servant makes the same mistake as in that of trying to bring comic relief into a film that does not need it his voice anyway was far too for a comic servant role br br edmund purdom a little known british actor was thrust into the main role when marlon brando pulled out at the last minute but more than adequately fills the great man's shoes even though his style of acting was quite different he well with the challenge of showing the changes in character from idealist to fool to embittered cynic to the enlightened visionary of the final scenes victor mature was never the most expressive of actors but he is well suited to the role of a practical down to earth man of action he is better here than he was in his other epic from 1954 and the simmons is beautiful as merit br br michael best known to me as the second mr elizabeth taylor plays as a would be philosopher king who ends as a sort of holy fool his inability to make difficult decisions makes him an unsuitable ruler but he has a prophetic vision of peace and justice which lend him an air of moral greatness far beyond those who hope to replace him on the throne although had more in common with the supreme being of the than with the old testament or the christian god there is a quite deliberate attempt to draw parallels between and christianity in the film the symbol is the doubtless chosen because of its resemblance to a cross but in reality it was a common egyptian for life not unique to language often has a biblical ring to it his comparison of himself to wind whistling in the desert recalls john the voice crying in the wilderness hence the title of this review finding in the river parallels the old testament story of moses br br at the end of the film sinuhe who has become the of the spirit of the dead achieves a moral greatness of his own the message of the film is that while we may need practical men of action like we also need and who are prepared to ask the question why for all its faults the egyptian is a film which is idealistic and humane in its approach to both religion and politics 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9934551119804382 Review: i was on my way out one morning when i was checking something on the t v and came across this film i don't ever remember seeing this or hearing of it what a fun and interesting one to watch well my meeting was pushed back because i couldn't get out of this film it had some real interesting things in it that marked it's time in history and some fun things that they don't have people do in today's film because it's not pretty well there was a lot of realism in it the acting was good for a 1954 film subtle and genuine actions on the part of the characters that had me watching what they were going to do next that is why i ended up watching it i don't know why they don't show it more often i would rather watch this than some films they play more than necessary for history buffs people who like period films and those that are in the film appreciation groups will like this one the egyptian has a variety of dealing with a lot of things to look at in human nature that has not changed since it's time what does that say about us those that don't like movies that take their time to unfold and tell a good story are not into film br br i haven't had the time to rent it if it is available but if i get a chance to see it again i would probably vote it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773555994033813 Review: it came before the ten commandments land of the ben hur and it's overlooked today how unfair based on mammoth novel it doesn't it novel was so huge only a miniseries could have done it justice i hope it will be done some day whose message is essentially christian remains intact another of his books the secret of the kingdom first part takes place after christ's death in the holy land br br the egyptian is the rising of a close to long before christ the pharaoh is some kind of messiah who sacrifices his life because he knows that the true kingdom is not in the material world he asks to return good for evil and he has disciples who will eventually turn into the scene when simmons and the other of the sun god are slain is visually stunning looking like some pagan ballet for the priests on the other hand this new religion would mean the end of their influence on the populace and that's why they look for a strong man mature who can lead the army against the as well as against their dangerous another religion or non religion should we say is purdom who during two hours believes in nothing the sequence of the grain of sands is absolutely sensational and rises the whole movie well above the average br br there's another fascinating side the movie looks like a flamboyant melodrama not only for the screenplay notably sister's tierney final revelation which the ten commandments by two years but also the splendor of the cinematography in his book about curtiz talks about a atmosphere blue and gold notably in the scenes which involve the prostitute who her reflection in the water of her bath supreme narcissism around the hero all the characters appear disappear appear again but when they reappear they have followed their way and all the subplots come together with consummate skill besides as such is often the case in modern melodramas the story is a long flashback framed by two short sequences showing an old man who's remembering br br this is a wonderful sword and that had a strong influence not only in america but also in europa notably in poland where directed a spellbinding 1966 which owed a lot to curtiz Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724287390708923 Review: this fox spectacle was a big hit when released in 1954 produced with great music and sets intriguing cast it moves slowly but interestingly edmund purdom is strikingly handsome as an egyptian who becomes a renowned doctor juggling three stunning women a jean simmons who adores him bella who him and a sister gene who wants him as her the movie's popularity has not since being re shown on amc preferably in widescreen purdom is great his character apparently striking out with the women and ending up never married and a is amazing and tantalizing in her femme fatale role victor mature michael peter ustinov co star check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768656492233276 Review: one cannot help but be impressed with the intelligence and scale of this film and simultaneously disappointed by the lost opportunities br br i found the script to be excellent and the vocal talent of edmund purdom quite impressive however as an artifact of its time the film suffers from too many hollywood especially poor casting too much of the sets and too much pretentiousness edmund purdom who plays the title character is so obviously awkward with physical acting i suspect he had primarily been in shakespearean theater before this br br so if movie people are reading this i propose this as an excellent candidate for a remake especially if you cast real as Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.34327036142349243 Review: breathtaking at it's best intriguing at it's worst francis ford groundbreaking epic now' is one of the most iconic and celebrated motion pictures of the 20th century and in my opinion the greatest ever film depiction centered around america's involvement in vietnam br br what i like most about now' is that it is uniquely different from any other films of the same genre growing up as movie buff and with a particular interest in war films i've seen many films which have attempted to portray the and of vietnam but have been unsuccessful in doing so films such as and were fall into the category of trying to capture the atmosphere of vietnam by depicting which are more often than not tainted by the zeal of hollywood film production br br in now' there are no battles no heroes or villains there is nothing in the film that suggests that it is intended to reflect the imagery of vietnam through the physical aspects of war rather it is a film which powerfully investigates and explores the human psyche when it has been tormented by the absolute 'horror' of what was the darkest military conflict of the previous century br br the sheer brilliance of the acting in particular the interpretation of taciturn captain willard by martin sheen along with the spectacular cinematography filmed in the phillipines which provides crucial realism to the backdrop of the film makes now' an unforgettable epic br br evoking a myriad of emotions and leaving us with a of now' is not for the light hearted moviegoer it is masterpiece that demands multiple viewings to be fully appreciated Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9853957295417786 Review: i had the pleasure to view this film when i was 10 years old having an existing interest in i know that there are subtle mistakes to the art direction and costuming but over all this is the best film to date with the look of the 18th dynasty br br the film only the egyptian in plot a good portion of the text never made it to film as we have to consider the running length br br the music score by b hermann and alfred newman is beautiful performances as follows the late edmond purdom gave an excellent performance as an orphaned child adopted by parents past their child bearing years he states that he keeps to himself has the best education available and face it is a rather emotionally distant person given his upbringing and high intellect br br jean simmons is fine as a humble tavern maid honest loving and sincere bella people complained about her accent well she is a it is not that apparent in the film as to why is so insanely obsessed with nefer nefer nefer her correct name in the book is enjoying her carnal and gets his revenge early in the plot by leaving nefer nefer drugged body with the house of the workers br br gene tierney as is brilliant when she tells that he is she looks like she could devour him in his weakness she is intense brilliant and coldly beautiful br br michael is tragic in his mission to bring all people to know his one god i believe that we are viewing thru the lens of a a view at the time that had a pre messiah feeling about did his influence the jewish people note and other imagery in the br br mr peter ustinov provided the alter ego to he is street wise and cunning a survivor excellent acting as always br br mature never thought much of his acting personally his is fine as an ambitious super patriot who ultimately has murder more than one person in his quest for power book br br i felt that the ending to the egyptian was confusing as personality changes too easily he has a living son dies in the novel power is handed to him through is half sister he world savvy now and has a grip on international affairs so he became enlightened he could have modified the as he was capable br br but no gives everything up everything including his son's future to become a ragged preaching love br br this change was too immediate and the major flaw in the script br br again the look of the film colour most of the costumes nefer nefer gold dress was too over the top as she is more richly dressed than the royal family music is beautiful br br i will watch this film again easily br br p s i know that you know that did not directly but i could not resist stating this fact Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9501933455467224 Review: the philosophical meditative tone of this movie renders it one of a kind i'd give it 10 stars for that alone that being said though what hit me with particular force was what i take possibly to be its art direction many of the interior shots feature a rich concoction of color blends seemingly based on very understated color model and this makes the movie probably unrealistic to contemporary eyes but to me very beautiful as an aesthetic work in itself i think this movie is genuinely unique for this quality and if for no other reason earns it a full careful digital restoration fox are you listening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804674386978149 Review: when this film gets it right it really gets it right and when it goes wrong i'd say that a full 3 of the film is great i can even the bad bit it's everything that has to do with the romance everything that you need to know about it is said in the first five minutes but it drags on for about 30 i'd recommend skipping that section if you can it does nothing except explain his exile it should have been a minor plot point quickly thrust aside fortunately the period from about 0 30 and 1 00 2 19 the end is excellent br br there are a number of excellent performances in this film and an equal number of terrible ones just like everything else in this movie the acting is either perfect or terrible peter ustinov as the slimy one eyed slave is perfect it is one of his best performances up there with his role in victor mature as the ambitious is also perfect again one of his best roles jean simmons is wasted as merit the perfect girl in love with our hero john carradine gives a nice supporting role as a philosophical grave robber and michael is excellent as the idealistic pharaoh who tries to bring peace and to egypt only to see it fall apart due to his unwillingness to fight now for the bad edmund purdom as sinuhe is sadly miscast this is doubly unfortunate as he is the main character the entire film revolves around him he actually does rather good as the disillusioned exile and the wise old man this is because of his sorely limited range he doesn't seem able to put any passion into his words this is especially apparent during the love scenes which are beyond awkward he spends the last half of the film as an old man a performance at which he is decent enough at he does have the perfect voice for the character the less said about bella as nefer the treacherous woman the better br br the costuming and sets are magnificent this is the only film that i know of that attempts to depict life in egypt that isn't overshadowed by jews or the film takes place in the 14th century b c which is before even exodus the only are the pharaoh and his followers there is the same strong element of religious zeal that can be found in most epics but it is done differently and it only shows up at the very end an interesting note by having followed by as pharaoh the film completely skips over the most famous pharaoh of all seems kind of a strange thing to do when using that name could increase awareness of the film br br be warned this is a 1950s epic film if you don't like that type of thing then don't expect this one to be different it is different but it is still an epic i appreciate this film and i appreciate what it did and what it tried to do this is a film that should be better remembered than it is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.765485405921936 Review: as valuable as king tomb ok maybe not that valuable but worth hunting down if you can i notice no one has commented on this movie for some years and i hope a fresh post will spark some new comments this is a film that i remembered only snippets of from childhood and only saw recently when i tired of waiting for fox to honour its own past and hunted down the korean dvd in english but with korean subtitles i won't go through another long plot description suffice to say that seeing it for the first time in its proper widescreen format left me at the vistas and the scope of the film the matte paintings still hold up and the palace sets are truly breathtaking but it is the smaller scale details that lend this film its depth and richness offering a glimpse into the lifestyles of poor as well as its elite the docks houses and are as fascinating as throne room while errors abound on the large scale most notably the succession the details are more meticulously researched than the vast majority of hollywood's films visually it's not without its flaws the interiors are often too overly lit and colourful to blend seamlessly with the exteriors nevertheless this is a movie that should be credited for being as audacious in the small as it is in the large tedious in parts absolutely overacted yes both though might be a more apt description too long absolutely not i wished they had spent more time with experiences in the house of death and among the and less with his with nefer though historically inaccurate yes that too but so was shakespeare nobody him for it i appreciate historical accuracy as much as the next guy but ultimately it has to be remembered that cinema is theater not a history lesson Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6620236039161682 Review: based on book this second cinemascope movie ever made is full of rich color beautiful music and panoramic spectacle the plot sometimes gets muddled in but all in all it has a strong social content man is ruled by his emotions and that every action has an equal consequence but to truly enjoy this film first see the movie then read the book although different it sheds light on a whole lot of things that were not seen on the screen and gives breath to some more of the depth of sinuhe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9557219743728638 Review: this is not what one would term a happy tale the titled leading character edmund purdom as the egyptian does not get the gal although he does evidently get the word the otherwise principal tragic figure michael as the politically pharaoh ends up tragically and the wrong guy – even if it is victor mature winds up winning all the marbles peter ustinov possibly had gotten the best part and arguably may have stolen some if not most of the movie except for top billed jean simmons as the somewhat brighter merit whom just possibly has more on the ball – intellectually and spiritually than all of the rest of them put together br br the brooding and pessimistic sinuhe the physician purdom is portrayed as a dark cynical tortured soul whom spends the entire plot – his lifetime seeking the meaning of ' btw and to paraphrase john lennon is what happens while you're making other plans pardon the lack of philosophical depth in the prior comment but eventually the plot unfolds to reveal just that br br and speaking as if things aren't morose and negative enough john carradine the un named grave robber pops up in a cameo role in the middle of the flick that basically is meaningless and is only worth living as a poor alternative to the eventual ultimate disappointment br br so here we are over 200 words in and i haven't really had a kind word so why the heck did i rate it so high well there is a lot of tragedy and bunch of moral worth in it there's ethical contrasts true friendships true unrequited almost love and despite limitations of 50s production capabilities it is very well sound staged pleasing both the eye and ear and very well evenly paced the acting is for the most part uniformly very good – given it's a 50s costume drama and the interactions are believable right down to the characters' fatal flaws which abound and in that doing justice to the best of greek tragedy br br there is some redemption sinuhe does discover and embrace his son – played by tommy whom despite best efforts really needed lassie to pull it off a couple of other souls get their just desserts … the nefer bella – apparently in egypt on a carnal exploitation work study whom earlier cruelly even mercilessly sinuhe and the princess gene tierney as sister whom knew a deep dark secret about and then tried to use it to set him against his friend her brother the pharaoh – nice people huh br br performance is actually something to behold he carries off the well enough that somewhere before the end of the you want to smack him across the grab him by the and say look dummy pull yourself together the glass ain't half empty it's half full then finding that you're personally disappointed in truly best friend victor mature as top soldier for himself having that flaw in his character that prevents him succeeding at doing something positive br br i wonder if the secret to the whole movie is that it very quickly achieves and then sustains the necessary suspension of disbelief and early on gets you understanding and worrying about the characters caring to the point that you really feel sorry for them and their missed chances at happiness a happiness that otherwise wasn't all that far from their grasp br br understand why this one isn't already out on dvd and hope that gets corrected soon Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3886801302433014 Review: i'll start off right at the beginning by saying i like this movie it's sweeping it's grand it's gripping and it's fun the physician sits in front of his small stone hut writing his memoirs and what a story it is taken from a river and by an elderly couple who on him he becomes a physician to the poor he befriends who sees glory while sees healing and both run into the future pharaoh forgive my who endures an fit br br and this pharaoh has another flaw he believes in one god instead of a pantheon of gods back then this was totally revolutionary and grow up one night sees a woman who makes him lose his senses he gives up his practice sells his parents' home and even their just to spend a night with her does he i won't tell meanwhile merit a tavern maid played with sweet simplicity strength by jean simmons falls in love with she falls under his spell and under the spell of the belief in one god br br victor mature overacts perfectly as edmond purdom is sincere as the lost physician does he find redemption stay tuned even bela the woman who steals heart isn't as bad as everyone has said the fact that she was daryl f mistress had nothing to do with the casting right yeah right still she wasn't that bad i've seen worse i think she did better in the egyptian than many of today's young actresses have done in anything i said it before and i'll say it again i like this movie i recommend it it makes you think despite some hammy acting have fun with this movie it's worth it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5668211579322815 Review: having read all of the comments on this film i am still amazed at fox's reluctance to release a full screen restored version in dvd yes the history may be a bit inaccurate and it is certainly not as powerful as the book but it was the 2nd film by fox made in real cinemascope and the production values alone merit a restoration and distribution i saw this film in second grade and it my lifelong interest in all things egyptian culminating in my visiting egypt 4 years ago amazing the power of film on a child's imagination eh in high school i read the book and made a promise to myself to one day take that dream trip now true this film was made in the old school style meaning that were portrayed by pink skinned and blue eyed brits however has anyone seen the current hbo series rome everything old is again one can't imagine why in this day and age we are still casting actors around as aristocrats in roman drag not one actor on rome could pass for an ancient italian that being said the period in egypt is still one of the most fascinating events in human history this film is immensely appealing to borrow a word from nefer for its historical information beer brain surgery iron and its gorgeous cinematography and score i have a dreadful dvd version which i watch over and over again praying that one day a true restored widescreen version will be available for anyone else interested in this subject i highly recommend the historical novel a god against the gods by the author of advise and consent if anyone of you film buffs out there knows how to contact fox to urge them on please let me know Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9266421794891357 Review: having been interested in for many years i was surprised to learn about this film via e bay and bought a copy on dvd for i enjoyed the film the twists and turns in the plot and that the file was mainly about the main character sinuhe makes it more of a family saga rather than an action film the costumes and attention to detail was remarkable for its time 1955 the back projection during the ride now looks clumsy my main interest was in the character of and his religion in this film he was portrayed as being jesus like in his refusal to go to war with the even through they were invading egypt and in his closing speech about the futility of and political power initially one makes a connection between sinuhe who was cast adrift in the river nile in a reed basket and the old testament moses but this connection is not carried no doubt this will be fully explored in a new film wherein a moses like character carries religion out to the wider world if such a film will ever be politically possible to make it is universally accepted that were women are concerned we man are stupid creatures but the relationship or lack of one between sinuhe and merit the character played by jean simmons is hard to accept and that sinuhe an educated physician would be so smitten by nefer the femme fatal to the extent of giving her his adopted parents house and tomb is not really believable neither that his parents would even have a tomb in real life nefer was the wife of and although did become pharaoh it was after a few others including who was the son of br br but of course this is just nit picking and the film is enjoyable to watch and that it is about and his religion is a big bonus maybe following the de vinci code book and film this film be re made with the central secret being the foundation of our current i wait in great anticipation of such a film there are already numerous books on the subject Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9535495638847351 Review: as a dedicated lover of all things egyptian this is a classic piece from the 50's along with my other favourite land of the the sets and colours are just wonderful and everything seems so neat in the production quality i thought victor mature was well cast and peter ustinov a real gem the whole look of the movie along with others made in this era has an appeal that you just don't get with modern movies with all their effects i have yet to see the 1999 movie the mummy but am sure i will love it br br top stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762529730796814 Review: this is a classic war movie one of the best a stark image fest of flashing lights harrowing dark backgrounds and helicopter blades morphing into ceiling fans a star studded spectacle of immense power br br martin sheen is a mercenary sent up river to assassinate the general gone astray a sadistic dictator played beyond belief by the great marlon brando also along for the ride are robert duvall as an over the top di with a penchant for napalm in the morning or at least the smell of it dennis hopper is an edgy with a view views about the war and about his leader also in this amazing film you'll see up and coming stars such as laurence fishburne r lee sam bottoms albert hall and keep an eye out for harrison ford too br br behind the lens is francis ford delivering a film with maybe more intensity and drama than the acclaimed godfather films he highlights war in it's most basic form which for the most part is something you can't see you can only feel it as the boat carries on up river the feeling of the war in is quite unbearable the feeling of this is a rather claustrophobic feeling and really makes for unusual moods from the viewers honestly no films has ever made me feel like that br br criticism is hard to find the biggest from some is that brando earned tons of money for a ten minute role but in all fairness this is it was money well earned a role that physically restricted him being at the time an man and a role that he really made his own i can't picture anyone better for the role and if you get the apocalypse now redux version there's some extra bits of the great man and i think the redux does make the film miles better br br final impressions are that if you are lucky to get the redux version then you will be blessed with a completely satisfying film with a cool 49 minutes extra footage if not then still you won't be disappointed this film is up there with the best and deserves some great recognition and a firm place as one of the top 50 films ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9589554667472839 Review: i first saw this movie around 1968 and if i don't see it once or twice a year i'm surprised i've always found it engrossing well acted and for hollywood surprisingly accurate historically i heartily give it 10 stars and recommend it highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889914989471436 Review: maybe it's just a personal affection for this screen version of the novel or a fondness for things egyptian i grew up loving to visit the in museum of fine arts but i think maltin is a tad tough on this rather good film the production values are great regarding color and cinematography and it appears some effort went into historical authenticity much of it from the novel i'm sure purdom is admittedly a bit stiff in the lead role but one can accept this as part of character victor mature is well victor mature peter ustinov is a delight to watch in this type of role which he always did so well and so bella performance as nefer is camp and i find even michael rather dry portrayal of to have its own appeal br br the historical oddity of a brief detour in ancient history is interesting as is himself and well worth reading about the religious wars portrayed here have a basis in fact br br an interesting footnote regarding whose birth name was she was a polish who producer darryl zanuck and his wife violet took under their wing i believe they may even have adopted her her screen name is formed from and his wife's first names she continued her acting career in france but never achieved great success and after a rather unhappy life died at her own hand in 1971 br br altogether this is an interesting film and enjoyable to watch for the visual values alone american movie classics shows this occasionally in which is essential to capturing the scope and sweep of the story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717589616775513 Review: it happens often while growing up a hollywood movie impresses a youth it not only lasts a lifetime but inspire him to study ancient cultures as a career such was the case with the 1954 film entitled the egyptian audience were awed with the sets costumes and great acting of this film so much so other films soon followed in like vain this is the story of a young egyptian boy who was left parent less soon after he was born with such a dubious beginning it is not hard to wonder why he will spend his life asking questions the boy sinuhe sin oh way which means that is edmund purdom grows to manhood and continues asking why even as he graduates from the school of life to become a physician during his years he a lifelong friend named brilliantly played by peter ustinov and victor mature who raises from a simple officer of the guard to commander of the armies his life offers everything from a quick rise in social status to condemned criminal to outcast a wondering and eventually to a station in life he never expected fine acting goes to jean simmons as merit michael as bella as the nefer and john carradine as a memorable grave robber tommy plays the son of the egyptian in his final years that is alone ' finally discovers the answer he had been seeking all his life which he to his son now in the care of his lifelong friend excellent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885528087615967 Review: film historians have said much about ancient epics that have been the interest of many directors from the beginning of cinema the pioneers of such epics particularly biblical ones were d w griffith with his mother of all epics intolerance and cecil b demille with his flair for magnificent spectacles costumes and lavish scenes who can forget his ten commandments 1956 or the sign of the cross 1932 nevertheless here comes another epic made in the 1950s directed by michael curtiz and based on the novel by the egyptian michael curtiz already famous for his great classic casablanca 1941 wonderfully manages to adjust his film to the audiences of that time to the most important ideas and facts from the thick novel and to recreate the lifestyle of the who lived in one of the most amazing periods in the reign of br br the first and most important fact for me in this movie is the psychological development of the main character that edmund purdom plays sinuhe having been brought up in a simple family by his step parents becomes a physician all his life he never stops asking a question why and searching for the answer alluring love that he finds in a nefer bella leads him to financial and spiritual disaster he has to repair the mistakes by hard work in the house of death and starting to build up his reputation from nothing first he thinks that the only cure is revenge however in the long run he realizes that eye for eye is no solution finally what stands before him in very strange circumstances is the temptation to be a pharaoh nevertheless there is one moment he finds the answer for his questions that touched him throughout his life the story of the main character though based on the book is so interesting psychologically that every open minded person should consider this aspect in the film the main character's psychological struggle is by the times he lived in the times when probably for the first time to that extend the power of sword with the power of thought br br movie also retains one rule that all films of his era kept to great cast and lavish sets there are mostly british actors and actresses who give very nice performances how is it possible not to mention the of ancient epic victor mature this time he is not hannibal or samson but a fighter a lover at last a pharaoh jean simmons appears in a very delicate role of merit a woman who loved sinuhe all her life but it was too late when he realized that peter ustinov probably most famous for his gorgeous performance as nero in quo three years earlier does a great job as friend the royalty of the film is also played by two great cast gene tierney and michael tierney is excellent as cold of power the sister of pharaoh gives a marvelous performance as insane when i was in in paris and saw original face carved in stone he looked very much the same as the actor in the film bella an actress born in poland is quite memorable as a wicked nefer and there is one more actress who appears only in one scene but whom it is hard to forget judith evelyn as mother this voice these eyes br br the sets are magnificent the director recreated the most probable image of the outdoor temple of the god that the to in the reign of iv i also loved the scene of first entrance what a glorious picture that forever lasts in one's memory however there is also one aspect that i would like to draw the attention of all people interested to see the film the egyptian is similar to other epics in many respects but it also stands out as a unique film there are very few films which make such a wonderful use of different as for ancient times there is a mention of iron used first by the it's also the only film about ancient egypt which talks openly of magnificent abilities it memorably shows the contrasts of lifestyles particularly the moment of a death for whom no one cares followed by the announcement and consequently the mourning after the death of pharaoh finally the egyptian shows one historical fact there were other nations except for jews before christ where the spirit of god shone in some human hearts yet the only difference was that it did not survive that long as at because it did not have a strong the scene of death supplies you with so many biblical and christian values that you may think you watch a religious movie br br all things considered i highly recommend michael film it is a great production at multiple levels an entertainment for epic fans an admiration of marvelous performances for cinema fans a soul feast for spiritual people finally it is a beautiful story of extraordinary things which happened thirteen centuries before the birth of jesus christ Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596839547157288 Review: few people realize it but there was world literature in the ancient world before the greeks came on the scene besides the literary remains that are in the old testament of the jews there were considerable works from and egypt the of the former were the religious poetry and the epic of the produced many poems but there main addition was a tale of adventure of a traveler and physician called the story of sinuhe it is from this work actually a that we don't know the ending of that the novel the egyptian came from br br the story is unique as is the movie the egyptian was a best seller in the early 1950s and darryl zanuck decided to take a chance making it yes he wanted a showcase for his girlfriend bella as nefer as well as the rest of the cast victor mature edmund purdom peter ustinov michael and gene tierney but he was aware that these films rarely made large box office one can chalk up this as an example of zanuck trying something different br br the number of movies that deal with ancient egypt are very small land of the the egyptian the ten commandments both de versions moses holy moses cleopatra the mummy all versions the scorpion king if there are 20 films about ancient egypt it's is tremendous but the egyptian is unique while the second ten commandments discusses the great ii yul brynner and his father i cedric hardwicke and the films on cleopatra deal with her few other names of ancient egypt crop up in film greatest was iii who conquered most of the known middle east of the era of b c e or so no film about him has appeared nor of his predecessor first great female ruler but the only known who attempted a religious revolution that approached what the jews and later the christians attempted a type of is the subject of the egyptian this is br br in reality was practicing a personal form of that was not meant for public consumption but it angered the class who rather than due to our uncertain historic records although official records the tel el letters are quite complete as far as they survive we do not know if the was killed in a palace coup or not however he died he was succeeded by a young brother or son of his whose name is better recalled than any other except br br this film is actually quite good as far as it goes makes a good natured who is too weak to be as effective as a religious is supposed to be mature is good as the ambitious and outside the film ultimately successful future tierney and purdom do well in their lead parts and ustinov is good as friend also good is ms in a large supporting part in a wonderful cameo is john as a philosophical grave robber the film is certainly worthy of viewing as one of the few attempts to show part of the history and culture of ancient egypt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735605120658875 Review: one of the most pleasurable aspects of movie viewing is to get lost in a film to have it totally wash over you so that you absorb it as it is and thus experience it to the fullest every time i see it 'the is such a film over the years it is a picture critics have loved to hate many have thrown at its but perhaps it is because of the very tone the film brings with it rather than its most obvious characteristics it is at once remote possibly dangerous beware of what lies within the haunting of the music seen over the 20th fox logo usher us into titles of other worldly br br strange archaeological decadent it is as if we are descending into some vault of wherein might be great treasures mixed with uncertain one might imagine darryl zanuck commanding it ancient ' then what a darkly dramatic story unfolds all within the same tone set at the start br br of hollywood's mid 50s 'the ten portrayed the the phenomenal of the its nuts and bolts while 'the shows it all from glamour to tragedy for us to wonder at br br no need to say much about the players here but i think that with the passage of time bella is being redeemed what a perfect face for the role right out of a painting if her acting does not please some it might be argued that in her role as a she is obviously better in bed than to some poor helpless admirer i think that curtiz captured the of her sado masochistic relationship with edmund character with aplomb censorship being what it was at the time sir peter ustinov in his memoirs was pretty kind to 'the writing that it was being lost in a huge set for his pronunciation of the word i have adopted myself ever after one of the film's historically accurate references the invented beer henry what a perfect performance gene tierney what a screen treasure bless for giving her this role c'mon folks don't be so hard on victor mature he's a son who rose to be pharaoh sounds like a american opportunity one of the best moments john existential observations on the sands of time and about dwelling beyond the sunset of the world if that isn't grade what is br br of course along with everything else the music is sublime it is frequently noted that alfred newman and bernard created one of the most compelling scores perfectly yet each theme is well developed with a life of its own newman pressed for time by called in someone he could trust to take up half the burden br br benny not the easiest guy to work with obviously respected newman enough to really deliver inspiring music they cues an ingenious approach no spoilers as to who did what here but benny brings an edge with him mysterious awesome sounds alfred brings longing poignancy both are epic even when seen on a squeezed tv print the effect of seeing the two names side by side in the main credits which the ultra wide anamorphic screen could comfortably accommodate is spine br br leon the dean of cinemascope does not let us down here the lurid greens and moody shadows probably in all the terrible tv prints i've seen through the years perfectly accompany the multi dimensional script by the great philip dunne and wb vet casey robinson whom curtiz must've brought with him to 20th how remarkable it is that who was as much of an institution of cinematography at fox as newman was with music would lens a few years later but in the brighter sharper images of '60s todd a o these old studio guys are really heroes of mine br br to me who wants to about all the imperfections and criticism opportunities in a picture like this i'd rather entirely to its spell and dive off into its sea of to emerge after the inspiring climax of 'the moved and hungry for more br br and yes we should cry out to 20th fox for a dvd release worthy of legacy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838405251502991 Review: although this episode was offensive to the syndrome association others thought it was funny while others thought it was a bad way to start the new season br br this episode was funny and just shocking south park has made history as being their first episode with the most words unless you count the movie as an episode br br i enjoyed how they made fun of chris hansen and his television show to catch a predator i didn't like the idea on how they thought chris hansen would do a show on and let a boy speak out and bash the jews br br one thing i did not like is how south park thought that people with syndrome would just out bad language like that i've seen people on television with syndrome and they do not just out bad words unless i am incorrect Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11672907322645187 Review: i tell you although it is funny how how this many swear words are in this one i'm sure the number of and swear words in it would probably count up to about 200 because from what i last heard the greatest number of swear words on a south park episode is counts of the word s t but aside from that its so funny because in it there is swear words and also shooting themselves in the head watch this for your own survival also look out for a mention of father and also the annoying voice of chris and also kyle has to save cartman from the catch a predator show is also on and they track a down and when they got there the shot himself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9026853442192078 Review: la is a pretty funny south park episode cartman is at the toy store one day and here's a kid swearing out loud but not getting in trouble for it his mother then tells everyone that the kid has syndrome cartman loves the fact that he can swear without getting into trouble so he tells everybody that he has syndrome kyle however finds out that cartman is lying and tries to tell people but they think he is insensitive and is put in a sensitivity training type place eventually land him a spot on a talk show however he finds that he cannot control his and starts saying embarrassing things that happen to him meanwhile kyle tries to sabotage the show in an interesting way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8864977955818176 Review: this was another great episode from season 11 of south park br br cartman fakes having syndrome in order to be able to say whatever he wants without getting in trouble he is able to swear at the other kids at school kyle tells the principal that cartman is faking it but she doesn't believe it chris hansen is planning on having cartman to be on to talk about syndrome live and but later on cartman starts to get so addicted to be able to say whatever he wants that he later on starts to accidentally say embarrassing stuff this was a funny episode about cartman faking syndrome i recommend it to any south park fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9515731334686279 Review: this is an apocalyptic vision of the hell of our contemporary world the social criticism of our shallow commercially oriented values is what makes this film an exceptional vision of the war is hell cliché underscored by a mythical journey to cambodia by a special forces captain whose mission is to eliminate with extreme prejudice a rogue colonel who's left behind the concepts of justice to create his own world when i saw apocalypse now in 1980 i thought it was a deeply flawed masterpiece in particular i found the final segment of the journey with brando which conrad's heart of darkness to be rather boring i finally got around to seeing apocalypse now redux and the flaws have been taken care of redux makes the movie an outright masterpiece certainly among the top 100 films ever made brando's performance now seems full and complete perhaps rather less mysterious but much more profound martin sheen is brilliant at the heart of one of the best acting ever assembled it's great to spot a young harrison ford scott glenn etc in early screen performances that suggest what fine actors they will eventually be recognized as the work of robert duvall fred forrest lawrence fishburne and sam bottoms is greatly enhanced by the additional footage if you've never seen this film skip the original and head straight for redux i wish we could get a gangs of new york redux from scorcese to fill in all the gaps in that deeply flawed potential masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9293016195297241 Review: this is a simple episode ad so far after watching all of the season 11 episodes with the exception of the trilogy this is the one that made laugh the most definitely is my favourite so far of season 11 so basically cartman sees at a toy store a kid who has the syndrome and a new idea comes to cartman you can imagine now cartman has syndrome and is great since kyle once he knows about this is like he's faking cartman is certainly on fire saying whatever he wants to the teachers to the principal to anybody on the other hand we have kyle who now is the one basically for saying that cartman was faking he was taken to meet children with syndrome just to let him see that syndrome is for real and is great since kyle is like well maybe someone is faking to have for fun in short kyle could not explain that cartman was faking probably my favourite scene of this episode is when cartman is with family but right after this scene another kid that cartman is simply faking the kid with who was at the toy store cartman basically said to that kid this isn't having awesome but to be saying whatever he wants and be for everybody a brave boy is sort of just the beginning for cartman his master plan going on national tv to say anything he wants people will call it brilliant tv they'll probably give me an emmy fantastic in this episode the word s is used 26 times and certainly that's not all south park won an emmy like a month or so before this episode aired but here there's a twist cartman basically removed all the bricks of the wall he says now everything without thinking so we hear from cartman that he wet his bed last night now is not fun for cartman and he is like i can't control what i say and certainly the person who was with him is like well of course you can't control what you say you have so cartman is like my has gotten worse before i just out cool stuff about jews being lame and stuff but now it's gotten really bad there is also stuff about chris hansen and to catch a predator actually what happened with a pervert here happens with a lot more perverts kyle and thomas were behind that to stop cartman kyle ends being fantastic br br voices concern over south park october 3rd episode br br on wednesday october 3 the cable network comedy central will air an episode of the animated series south park in which one of the young characters cartman gets syndrome given the nature of this program we fully expect it to be offensive and insensitive to people with ts and garner numerous calls and from our members and the ts community br br we have already taken some pre strikes such as that comedy central air our public service announcement featuring comedian richard lewis during or after the show in addition once the episode airs and we are able to see exactly how ts is portrayed we will be able to respond with specific issues and problems we have with the show to the writers br br we are actually surprised it took the creators so long to use ts as comedy fodder in this program since no disability illness or controversial topic is off limits to them said ungar president br br we always see portrayals of ts good and bad as an opportunity for awareness and education and a show of this magnitude and popularity is certainly no exception and provides a way for to spread factual information about the disorder said tracy flynn manager of public relations and communications br br we will be posting an official statement on this site with reaction to the program after the show airs br br responds to south park episode br br unfortunately as has been the case with far too many media portrayals of people with syndrome ts the season opener of south park le 10 3 served to perpetuate even further the outright myth that most of those affected by ts have outbursts of foul language in point of fact fully 85 90 of people with ts never experience this tragically socially for viewers less familiar with the symptoms of this disorder the misleading take away message couldn't have been clearer – unless you curse you don't have ts br br despite our pre airing we do concede that the episode was surprisingly well researched the highly exaggerated emphasis on notwithstanding for the attentive viewer there was a surprising amount of accurate information conveyed the scripted input from parents a peers and the therapy session with the ts children's support group all served as a clever device for providing these facts to the public no doubt this south park episode did generate increased national awareness about ts nevertheless we are very concerned that school children with ts will be mocked and even bullied by insensitive peers who may have seen the program said ungar president we realize that for over a decade the satirical parodies have spared no group be they celebrities the disabled or political figures the fact that ts was the subject of a popular tv show to the fact that the public is so much more aware of the disorder obviously this increased awareness we've worked too hard to accomplish can at times prove to be a double edged sword br br contacted the executives prior to the airing and we will be in touch with them again perhaps we'll succeed in turning this into an opportunity for positive ts awareness Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9147850275039673 Review: america's next top model is a good show it helps people with their careers but lately i have become bored with it br br cycle 1 yeah i'm happy adrienne won i wanted her to win from the beginning br br cycle 2 its too bad i think mercedes deserved it br br cycle 3 i did not like eva but i did not like most of the girls in this cycle br br cycle 4 should have won i don't know what they saw in but i definitely know what they saw in br br cycle 5 like cycle 3 this was not a great cycle either but out of all the girls nicole as a winner br br cycle 6 i liked sara and but danielle is okay too br br cycle 7 definitely deserved it br br cycle 8 no i didn't want to win i didn't like her i saw other girls in that cycle with definitely more potential than her although i did not see much of this cycle br br good show i've just seen it too many times to like it much anymore d Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675320982933044 Review: i mean let's face it all you have to do in is pose for photos the judging is so over the top with it's criticism the show however is entertaining especially with tyra banks nigel barker j alexander and the herself i've watched season 5 6 7 and in the middle of season 8 it looks like american idol gone sexy but i'm a guy and i only watch it because of the hot girls posing in their bikinis the show can be quite boring when it comes to judging tyra tends to go on and on and it's really off putting anyway would i recommend it yes would i recommend it to women wanting to go into the business no Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9079708456993103 Review: this is the best show ever no matter what you say i have been watching this show since cycle 1 this show is never boring its wonderful how you see peoples dream come true of being a model tyra is trying her best to help young women not be ashamed of their bodies and make them believe that they are beautiful in their own way and that you don't have to feel beautiful by being anorexic and just as tyra says on the tyra show so what if your so what if you have a big round booty so what if you have a big nose so what if your not as beautiful as the people in magazines you are beautiful to her so what Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8827217221260071 Review: americans next top model is the best reality show i was entertained 99 9 percent of the time watching it i kept my eyes open the entire time well i did blink it can be sad funny or mostly america's next top model kept me wanting more and that's pretty much the point it is also on more that one channel sometimes it's on mtv other times it's not i hope it gets more fans and grows to be a hit series it's great for pretty much all ages so every can enjoy it br br also if you watched the show before haven't you noticed that tyra has a different hair style each time in the judging room she'll have it short and curly one week and then long and straight the next Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686452150344849 Review: having in the modeling industry as a model i watch this show with a slightly different view than most might while i admit can be a fun and entertaining show as the seasons go on it seems to continue to drift from any reality br br the show seems to be almost pure publicity for its contestants seeing that none of the show's winners or fellow contestants have made much of a name for themselves out from under of the show's umbrella maybe that's because the truth is any girl with real potential to be a high fashion model shouldn't have too much difficulty to agencies you can do so via email or snail mail if distance prevents you from attending an agency open call signing to an agency and starting a modeling career yes the process does not guarantee success but apparently neither does and participating in a reality show seems to offer less of a boost in the modeling business than signing to a top or decent agency which only one contestant each cycle has a guarantee of anyway br br nonetheless the show can't hurt certainly can be amusing and has a sort of magic that particularly works for teenage girls i have found though i must add may become a tad tiring and dull after watching several as it has become for me and besides some unrealistic situations each more outrageous than the last the only other annoyance is the overuse of tyra tyra tyra tyra seems to genuinely want to guide these girls to success but is it necessary for each of temporary digs to be covered in tyra pictures for virtually every panel and challenge to include a story or scenario that tyra experienced and i think not br br in my opinion take out a little tyra put back in a little more reality and could be a 10 star show instead of a 7 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7595505714416504 Review: this is ten times better than who wants to be a super model on bravo i think it is more true to the business tyra is strong and sensitive at the same time and is able to get the most out of each aspiring model the photos look for depth in each of the models in personality and beauty strength and attributes and the ability to endure and work for what they want i enjoy seeing personal experience brought into the photo shoots and on the runway i don't always agree with the judges or comments and at least one of the winners i feel did not deserve to win but this is just a show and every girl on there is very lucky to have this chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9272652268409729 Review: yes i watch this show because my girlfriend watches it of course well at least that's what i tell my friends but as nobody here ever known me i can say this i love it that's excellent trash tv br br first there's the panel tyra herself who doesn't miss a single opportunity to talk about herself yet she is to be taken seriously as she is quite the then there's jay manuel a sober gay guy very serious and amazingly professional and miss jay an one queen of the and a damn funny guy and nigel self styled as the only man on the panel br br second the show is an in depth look at a shallow industry and we've got to give it to the producers for showing us the inside view which can be informative as well as entertaining br br finally the edition is great there is just the right mix of everything the girls living together in the ego house their impressions on sets the themselves and the judging all of this slides smoothly with just the right beat there are no br br of course there must be other factors that led to that we don't see in the shows the panel is made up of and quick on the bitching to those who offends them but that being said as long as one contestant does not step on their toes their judgment is usually fair i think br br so give your brain a break if you can't beat them join them and have a good time watching this bit of reality tv with your loved ones it will make crave for more somehow Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953723669052124 Review: as if reality shows like american idol weren't enough in which judges like simon shoot razor sharp to contestants trying to make their mark on the music world that many a time has reduced even outstanding singers to tears after what was deemed a bad performance now america's next top model has for the past three years invaded the boob tube with its own version of looking for the next big thing in a business that values superficiality concepts of beauty and body br br a concept created by tyra banks who is also a judge in the show it gathers some fifteen contestants from all walks of life and has them submit themselves to innumerable tasks in which they must prove their talent in front of the camera and subject themselves not only to the now departed janice dickinson self dubbed first but the equally jay manuel and marin who may at one point focus on one girl not performing well and blithely rip her to shreds like it was bad morning coffee like in many other reality based shows each week one contestant is voted off and must pack her bags and immediately leave a thing that they are reminded by tyra at every turn of course there is the bitchy tension between several of the more type a females female bonding tears dramatic of music in key moments and some truly breathtaking pictures that transform ordinary pretty girls into br br i'll have to admit the show is a guilty pleasure maybe it's the state of mind i'm in but i kept wondering where the was in cases when the already thin girls would need to to make the cut and look the way the judges and photographers and many designers would feel was correct for the moment even so it's drawn me in despite my previous paragraph possibly because i've always had an interest in the fashion world and have always loved watching stunning women being made even more with make up and perfect lighting but i wonder where are they going with these increasingly difficult photo shoots it's as if they were competing with fear factor shoots that look like re of fight scenes in crouching tiger hidden dragon shoots where the models have to pose underwater or in almost impossible situations what's next posing while tied to train tracks as an roars upon them at 70 miles an hour or a shoot where they are underwater chained trying to set themselves free in record time while at the same time looking smashing in and never ever forgetting to smile their whites at that camera how about a pit and the version of a photo shoot br br in one thing the show has to be given some kudos and it's in a way akin to american idol with this i'm probably going to justify the harshness of both shows and its abrasive judges and essentially go against my initial paragraph america's next top model is a show that is an extended audition like american idol and in it the girls will get the sort of test treatment they will receive in the real world where prospective designers and photographers as as they can be will crush them to bits at the drop of a hat if they can't sell themselves the way they're expected to and where one is asked to leave another will her with the necessary requirements which makes it a wonder that any girl would want to get into such a difficult media but that's what dreams are made of br br going into its fifth season it's been a major disappointment with the departure of janice dickinson during her run she was a pretty tough as to how the girls should walk talk emote express themselves and ultimately present themselves as a walking living product that sells with the cold addition of i wonder where it will go from here just can't replace the over the top temperament of dickinson so with absence the show has lost some of its edge and may even have its slow demise but in the meantime it's still a catchy pleasure to watch mindless entertainment on if at all for the gorgeous visuals if at all it's the show that launched adrienne curry into the spotlight curry has made a name for herself due to facts that have less to do with modeling as much as her love affair with one time child actor christopher knight in their very own reality soap opera Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4514404237270355 Review: america's next top model is a great reality show in every sense it has a great hostess has great guests a great production and some of the best professionals of the modeling world contributing for something they hadn't achieved yet present a true america's next top model of course this is not something easy to do therefore usa and the world already would have 10 top models and fighting between themselves in this cruel world br br but it's obvious that its intention is not to present the america's next top model but yes the america's next pop model the show gets together a bunch of models without any experience with different personalities and big personal professional and financial problems giving them a chance for bringing to life a dream or to make their lives something worthy it's obvious that tyra banks uses all that for her advantage she gives the dream but in exchange for that she gains audience and more popularity anyway she deserves it because she is intelligent and if i might say that a pioneer to this kind of show tyra also is a great observer and knows how to give based opinions differing herself of other models and hostess of foreign versions of the next top model franchise in brazil as an example is its hostess and once upon a time top model she doesn't have even 1 10 of professional skills which keeps tyra banks on the top tyra have professional and personal knowledge about what she says and she's a great mentor because she not only but she points the mistake and teaches the right way with wisdom br br the show doesn't suffer from big problems it does and fulfills what it promises during the the models chosen to work on the show in fact are not the best unknown models of entire country because tyra banks bets with the difference and she is right because she and also good part of her audience believes that it's time for the modeling world to change some straight parameters during the she and her team really makes fair where the weakest go away and the promising ones have new chances to prove their but must be fast to do that otherwise they lose it br br other very interesting thing is that tyra also knows to decide who should or shouldn't win even when she's against people's opinion she knows that whoever wins will be famous but has a very few possibilities to truly be a worldwide recognized top model at the same way she knows that some times the second place is more valuable than the first because 1st place wins the title but second doesn't gets the title stigma hardly she makes mistakes when she decides the future of any model during the show br br after 9 the show is getting a little tired with some old ideas it's time for tyra to change some things and lines because it's getting boring and comparing to the we can see that she's getting bored too so she needs to do that if she wants the show to live a little longer br br anyway the show explores the fashion and modeling world but it's also entertaining for those ones that live outside all of that it gives the opportunity for some girls and also the market and also gives great tips for those ones from the audience who shares the same dream Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761101603507996 Review: i would like to submit the following goof br br during the bridge scene soldiers are seen out in the river asking to be taken away and seeking to escape some of the soldiers approach captain boat and attempt to board carrying with them soldiers are not issued nor do they ever carry into a combat zone they have bags packs and but not the use of a suitcase in this scene is absurd and out of keeping additionally if you look closely you will see that the suitcase is floating on top of the water this is probably a very good indication that it is empty otherwise it would sink Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49062591791152954 Review: this show is my guilty pleasure all the way when i first tuned in to america's next top model i expected to be bored and to find it very very stupid i didn't this show is actually serious fun i read on one of the other reviews that it makes you wonder if you have what it takes to be america's next top model and it so does who doesn't love the glamour and excitement that come with being a model on you get to see what it's really like and who doesn't love hearing the girls bitch about each other and get into fights or enjoy wanting to throw something at that janice lady br br give this a chance don't expect something intelligent or a show you can look to for a life lesson just enjoy it for what it is serious fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793397188186646 Review: yes i am ashamed to admit it but this show is positively devine it's so entertaining and i have the absolute greatest time watching it ever since cycle 1 it's been great and i haven't noticed a downfall in it's glory at all tyra banks as you know is the host and as fabulous as she is there's also the other judges and co hosts such as j alexander jay manuel nigel barker and the main point of the show is for every girl invited to become america's next top model has to work their way up to the top by completing and winning photo shoot it sounds great already doesn't it and let me tell you it is great it's awesome watching all the different kinds of photo shoots the girls take and each one is different cool and daring anybody who hates this show doesn't have a clue and i will tell you that this show will be on for a long time so deal with it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9619128108024597 Review: i saw this movie with my girlfriends and we all loved it it is so sweet and heartwarming a real tear jerker i was still thinking about the story days after i'd seen the movie it's such a beautiful story about the difficult things all families go through it's something anybody can relate to i really recommend this movie to anybody looking for a saturday night rental with your girlfriends your family your boyfriend everyone will really enjoy it d it's a real story about a real family that would pull at heartstrings not to mention beautiful landscape shots and fantastic acting see it i'm sure you'll love it as much as i did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736239910125732 Review: i don't usually like to see movies while they're still in theaters because of high ticket prices but i saw a poster for some things that stay and i thought that young actress looks intelligent and mysterious not like the usual blonde bs so i decided to take the plunge and see this movie on it's opening night br br i must tell you i was happily surprised i went to this film with no expectations i didn't really know what it would be about but the raw emotion and honest teenage experiences expressed by katie boland left me feeling rather satisfied with my decision watson also did a fantastic job as the role of disease stricken mother and i must also add that i was quite impressed with the comedic of megan park as friend brenda br br the film was wonderfully directed by gail harvey and pulled together in the kind of kitschy 50's way that leaves you feeling warm and happy even if the storyline tended not to be so uplifting i also thought that the film was well shot many beautiful images of a 1950's countryside will remain in my mind for weeks to come br br this film as a whole was quirky and great i found it to be unpredictable and although the story ends in a somewhat open ended way i was still left satisfied whether you are looking for a fun yet powerful coming of age story or simply want to reminisce about life in the 1950's i guarantee this film is for you even if you have no expectations it is still quite likely that you will be most impressed give this one a shot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683835506439209 Review: this film was both entertaining and thought provoking i'd recommend it to everyone who wants to be moved and challenged great acting directing and it is canadian to boot it is a film that families can enjoy and serious movie lovers the locations in ontario evoked such a sense of nostalgia for the era with so much garbage and superficial hype selling these days it is great to see that someone could back an independent flick for any family that has risen to overcome a challenge or an obstacle be it financial or illness this film strikes a resounding chord it approaches the idea of the afterlife in a contemporary way without cheaply on all the and supernatural themes that have become staples in hollywood and the tv networks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528226852416992 Review: i saw this movie at the philadelphia film festival today and enjoyed it overall it is an interesting and adept analysis of the all too common revelation that our parent's marriage was more flawed and difficult than we originally imagined in addition this movie is an excellent example of process of discovering truths about our parent's lives after their death and the issues associated with that however i found the sound quality recording and editing to be relatively poor and annoying it may very well have been related to the specific theater and projection conditions i am not a film maker student or anything and claim no real understanding of the sound production process but as a consumer i found the audio portion of the movie distracting specifically i heard very unpleasant lip noises through out especially one long interview with the younger sister the film and often the background noise level was higher in volume than people's voices for example the scene when a small group was through the mothers papers has anyone else seen this movie noticed anything about the sound thanks Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7703292369842529 Review: a fascinating slice of life documentary about a husband and wife and their marriage told through the eyes of their son we all like to think that our parents lived happy lives that their marriages were full of love and happy memories sadly many of us know this not to be the case of their own families and that of their parents this wonderful little documentary is told through the camera lens and emotional perspective of the son of a family that has just experienced the death of their mother the son being a documentary film maker has filmed his elder family for many years for as he states three months after the death of his mother his father his long time secretary the of this occurrence the family and pushes the son to dig into the past lives of his mother and father what he reveals is a fascinating look into the lives of two rather ordinary people who like so many of their generation married early for the wrong reasons and found themselves stuck in a family life where they found they just had to make do a wife who found herself at times bitterly lonely and and a husband who himself in his work she and intellectual at heart he a much simpler individual who seems to find most of his pleasures in the quiet solitude of work they are obviously wrong for each other this much is clear yet they stick it out for what well that's part of the mystery they clearly show affection for each other at times if not ever much love you won't find any truly shocking here aside from infidelity on both sides which in good part is what makes this such a gem you really feel that these could be your own parents if circumstances were different and indeed makes one question the lives of ones own parents Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776638150215149 Review: fantastic documentary a movie within a movie i'm so glad block on after his mother's death makes one wonder about the time and money spent in therapy what might have happened if she didn't have that outlet did the therapist help her or just foster a that kept his bank account flush the audience needs to understand that divorce was less of an option in those days she was a housewife went to therapy instead of going to college or job training she seemed to feel trapped by the situation i wonder if the therapist ever tried to get her to think about what she could have done to change her situation and free herself meanwhile wife 2 was just the opposite she was out there working with his dad ended her bad marriage supported herself and appears to be a very confident giving person whatever the state of the marriage the blocks did something right in raising 3 kids who could look at their parents' story be ok with it and share it with us and maybe lead us to start conversations with our parents and spouses Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4320211410522461 Review: this film is remarkable in how unremarkable it is this is the true story of one woman and one man and their quest for happiness amid the dull life of a housewife and man of the house it could be any couple any family in any town but that's what makes the story so moving it touches each of us in some way and reminds us of someone we know and love or of ourselves i laughed i cried i couldn't stop thinking about it and what more could you ask for from a film really especially a documentary this is an excellent film and one that i highly recommended to anyone who enjoys documentaries stories about families like yours stories about love life parenting loss expectations soul searching yearning wandering through life and finding your way or not Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735982418060303 Review: watching this film caused quite an emotional reaction this is what today's documentaries are all about it's refreshing to watch something so personal honest and real mr thoughts opinions and are rarely seen these days and are incredibly well displayed here it's a fine line to walk between personal truth and exploitation this film treads very carefully and quite successfully br br one would think that learning about how a seemingly normal couple falls short of society's expectations would give birth to but it doesn't quite the opposite it made me feel good i feel that i now know more about marriage about women br br definitely check this out it'll make you think exactly what a good documentary should be designed to do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9393516778945923 Review: it carries the tone of voice that narrates the book into the jungle of vietnam and into the wild eyed look of martin sheen and dennis hopper and the mystical surrounding colonel kurtz i don't say marlon brando because after watching the documentary hearts of darkness i am skeptical as to how much credit brando is due for that quality the tone of voice i'm talking about is brooding and dramatic without being overbearing everybody gets what he wants i wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one they sent it up with room service it is indulgent without being narrow and alienating a good example of is hopper's indulgence into madness lines written by t s and into his monologues i mean the man's a he'll walk right by you without even saying a word and sometimes he'll grab you by the collar and say did you know that is the middle word in you can hold your head while all around you they are losing theirs and then i mean he's a wise man he's a great man i should have been a pair of ragged claws across the floors of silent seas the first one's the second one's Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.881022572517395 Review: this film took me by surprise i make it a habit of finding out as little as possible about films before attending because trailers and reviews provide spoiler after spoiler all i knew upon entering the theater is that it was a documentary about a long married couple and that imdb readers gave it a 7 8 rotten tomatoes users ranked it at 7 9 and the critics an amazing 8 2 if anything they underrated this little gem br br filmmaker doug block decided to record his parents for and at the beginning of the film we are treated to the requisite interviews with his parents mother and less than forthcoming dad mike i immediately found this couple interesting and had no idea where the filmmaker mike son doug was going to take us as a matter of fact i doubt that doug himself knew where he was going with this br br life takes unexpected twists and turns and this beautifully expressive film follows the journey it is difficult to just how moved i was with this story and the unique way in which it was told absolutely riveting from beginning to end and it really is a must see even if you aren't a fan of the documentary genre this film will make you think of your own life and might even evoke memories that you thought were long forgotten 51 street is one of those rare experiences that makes a deep impression and never leaves you the best news of all is that hbo had a hand in the production so instead of playing to a limited art house audience eventually millions of people will have a chance to view this incredible piece of work bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740481376647949 Review: this is a really great film it gets you thinking about your parents how we all have fragile relationships we all have with them unless we really make an effort to know who they are as people and just as important we should remember to open up and show them our real selves not just who we think they want us to be definitely see this documentary imdb is making me write more text before they will post my comment how odd usually online comments need to be short short and here i am being asked to write more well i went to see the film with my parents i thought afterward they would want to talk about their parents but my dad kept wanting to talk about himself and things in his life he feels he screwed up which was unusual my dad is not a man but i was surprised that he wanted to talk about mistakes he thinks he made mike and kitty came to the film to do a q a and there was a hilarious moment afterward when my dad was talking with mike while my mom spoke with kitty really just disregard my last few sentences to pad this comment and just remember street ' go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.915386974811554 Review: for those who still prefer films focusing on human relationships 51 street is a must see br br by training the spotlight on his own family block covers terrain that is off limits for most filmmakers he explores a common but often unspoken family dynamic and does so without resorting to hyperbole or sensationalism in fact the film is deceptively low key at the outset br br in addition to providing a probing look at one family and by extension every family block has also a very specific period in recent history i don't know if this was intentional but due to archival content br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861423373222351 Review: in the midst of a documentary about his parents the filmmaker's mother dies but he continues making the documentary discovering a story he did not anticipate the result is an absorbing drama that has the quality of fiction in the best sense of that word where a likable but narrator unwittingly the audience the narrative thus has a double weave the story of the documentary and the story of the documentary maker br br our admiration is with the filmmaker not only for pursuing his story though it risks his entire notion of his parents' relationship but also for never giving in to sensationalism or melodrama although the stuff of hollywood lurks in the details doug block treats the story as he would everyday life for those of us who have always about our parents' life before we came on the scene or after we arrived but while we were too self absorbed to notice they had a life independent of ourselves 51 street gives fair warning there are wondrous things back there in but beware if you choose to enter there br br but that caution is for the audience to go slow wandering about in the details of their parents' past it is not a warning for those offered a glimpse into the life of parents the film is a marvel at making the mother come alive as a vibrant and passionate yet introspective person who makes her own conscious decisions during the 50's the filmmaker's particular success is to make the viewers actually see the young woman behind the elderly parent and we all know our parents were once young and vigorous but in 51 street the mother is the father who has been distant while the filmmaker and his sister were growing up ultimately remains distant in the film but that is due more to his own elusive nature than to his portrayal this biography turned autobiography is dramatic intense and unforgettable sure to send viewers for a closer look at their own family albums but more hesitant about looking at the backs of those photographs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9586676955223083 Review: i always thought my father had a second life and was eagerly awaiting the development of 51 street when i sat down and viewed it for the first time amazingly this movie's journey took me to places i had not expected and made me rethink assumptions and truly a remarkable personal story told in clever but straightforward manner i especially enjoyed the film maker's use of pulling out the type of his mother's daily diary very effective i read the previous comment and wish to note that the sound was fine when i watched this and suspect either the film was changed somewhat or the theater could have contributed to the poorer quality of sound for the other writer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8231014609336853 Review: this is definitely one of the better documentaries i have seen looking at family relationships and marriage i saw capturing the a short while ago and have to admit i thought this was better br br the story is not an incredibly shocking one but it is a great examination of trapped personalities and cold war block deftly guides the viewer through diaries family footage and after the fact interviews his interview style is sensitive and probing and his insights are clear and measured br br 51 street is a great examination of personalities and relationships over 40 50 years of social change the social and potential for redemption Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649993181228638 Review: the lone ranger was one of my childhood heroes and i never missed a chance to catch his adventures on saturday morning re runs during the mid 1950's somehow however this film got by me until i had a chance to catch it today courtesy of my local library i was struck by a number of elements during the story as right from the start you have a new lone ranger theme song before you hear the traditional opening used on the tv show the adventure uses tonto jay in a nicely expanded role even though he takes his share of throughout getting beat up and shot more than once perhaps most interesting of all the ranger actually shoots to kill in a couple of situations putting his character at odds with the vision created for the tv series that he would never use his weapon to kill only to wound or to protect himself and others br br aside from that you have a fairly traditional western adventure the ranger and tonto come to the aid of an indian tribe whose members are being murdered by hooded raiders attempting to track down five that together form the key to a fabulous treasure interestingly the leader of the bad guys is an already wealthy woman portrayed by nash her top henchman is played by douglas kennedy and it was no surprise to see lane bradford as one of the baddies character was one of the men shot by the lone ranger which got me to thinking how many times that might have happened in the tv series a quick check revealed that he appeared in 'the lone show fifteen times while kennedy appeared a total of six times br br what might be most interesting of all about the picture is it's attempt to portray indians in a revisionist light at a time when tv and movie westerns were still largely portraying the red man as an illiterate savage the character of dr james norman is the most revealing in that regard he's an indian who attained an education and went on to become a doctor returning to the land of his tribe to tend to the needs of all it's citizens for purposes of the story he had to impersonate a white man to be accepted by the local this was the hardest thing for me to accept about the story line actually as dr was the grandson of the elderly chief john that no one in the story except lisa knew that he was really an indian was something of a stretch for me i suppose it was possible that he left the tribe at an early age but without that back story fleshed out it didn't make sense to me that no one else from the tribe would know who he was br br i don't know why i'm intrigued by this so much but after watching and reviewing over two hundred westerns on this site i've suddenly come across three films in the past month that utilize a blanket pull gimmick like the one performed by horse scout in this picture roy trigger did a similar stunt in son of and i caught it again in the big country by a horse named old thunder in that flick it's done as a bit of comic relief in a situation that wouldn't normally come up for a horse and it now makes me curious when the bit might have been first done i'll have to keep watching more old time westerns not to be outdone silver had a chance to shine in the picture as well making the save of an indian baby that was about to be used as a hostage by bad guy brady br br speaking of gimmicks clayton moore borrowed a tactic from the tv series when he a disguise as a southern gentleman to smoke out the villains posing as the hooded raiders whenever he would do so in the half hour format it was always clever enough to hide his real features usually with a beard as done here one of the more interesting episodes i recall had to do with the ranger impersonating an actor in the guise of abraham lincoln br br keep an eye out for a couple of goofs i spotted along the way in an early scene at the opening an indian is shot by one of the hooded raiders and in a close up there's blood on his shirt but no bullet hole later on in the story ross brady and wilson ride up on the indians after they've kidnapped one of the villains out of jail brady shoots him from a standing position to prevent him from identifying the raiders but is immediately shown about to make his getaway on horseback with wilson Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6822320818901062 Review: clayton moore made his last official appearance on screen as the masked man in director lesley epic adventure the lone ranger and the lost city of gold co starring jay as his faithful indian scout tonto was an old hand at westerns during his 40 years in films and television with over a 100 westerns to his directorial credit this fast paced horse opera embraced a revisionist perspective in its depiction of native americans that had been gradually gaining acceptance since 1950 in hollywood after director the trail with the james stewart western broken arrow racial intolerance figures as the primary theme in the robert and eric screenplay having written 13 episodes of the lone ranger television series and each were thoroughly familiar with the formula but they raised the stakes for this theatrical outing our vigilante heroes ride to the rescue of indians who are being murdered by hooded white for no apparent reason the mystery about the identities of these assassins and the reason behind their homicidal behavior is revealed fairly early so that you don't have to guess what is happening br br although the violence in this saga appears tame by contemporary standards the fact that the lone ranger shoots a bad guy to kill in one scene rather than wound and that a dastardly dame a double crossing accomplice by a that sinks into his back between his shoulder blades was pretty audacious the television series never went to this length and when the lone ranger his six gun he shot the gun out of the villain's fist rather than blow him away the other here is the indians lynch one of the raiders and torture him for information but they are never brought up on charges from this henchman douglas kennedy didn't have the villainous statue of lyle who menaced the masked man in director stuart the lone ranger but he himself well enough as a cowardly outlaw who kills one of his own henchmen without a when the threatens to his name and the identities of his cronies to a band of vengeful indians br br the lone ranger and the lost city of gold opens with a recap of the masked protagonist's origins as an ambushed texas ranger and his transformation into the lone ranger with tonto serving as his sidekick this opening two minute is an excellent way to get a series oriented character off to a start so that everybody including non lone ranger fans is on equal the primary plot about a gang of ruthless white wearing hoods and hooded raiders begins with them killing indians and stealing worn around their necks the lone ranger and tonto arrive too late to but they find a baby hidden nearby taking the baby and the dead indian they ride to a nearby spanish mission by vincente esteban ralph moody of the outsider and turn the infant and body over to him initially the has to assure an indian maiden lisa of that the masked man means them no harm and is their friend sends tonto off to town to the doctor dr james dean of gun fever and tonto promptly runs into trouble in the form of the town lawman sheriff oscar charles watts of giant who indians tonto tries to see the doctor who is treating prisoners in the sheriff's jail and men start to rough him up when intervenes and rides back to the mission br br eventually the lone ranger and tonto are able to capture one of the hooded raiders but an indian maurice of drum beat and his fellow the henchmen and take him back to their village they stake him out and shoot arrows at him to his tongue chief villain ross brady douglas kennedy of hell's crossroads and his william lane bradford of devil's canyon ride out to the village and brady uses his winchester to kill his captured henchman little does brady know that his henchman talked the lone ranger and tonto arrive not long afterward and for his tells them what the man said before he died and the lone ranger decides to adopt a disguise so that he can learn more he as a gentleman bounty hunter with a mustache and faux southern accent br br despite its concise 83 minute running time the lone ranger and the lost city of gold lacks neither excitement nor surprises keeps the action moving ahead at a full the dialogue is largely rather than memorable as and push the plot ahead more often than spring surprises but there is one major surprise that ties in with the good indian theme there is also a scene where the lone ranger pushes his own about justice available for everybody under the law at a time when supreme court chief justice earl warren had on the high landmark decisions that recognized and against the conditions surrounding racial segregation civil rights separation of church and state and police arrest procedure in the united states one thing that the lone ranger and the lost city of gold from its predecessor is its epic scale with flashbacks to the age of the spanish with a slight bit of science fiction involved in the form of a destructive meteor generally lone ranger stories confined themselves to the 19th century without dragging in european history no the lone ranger wasn't the first movie to deal with spanish robert d the seven cities of gold 1955 concerned the spanish searching the southwest for the eponymous places but western beat gordon gold of the seven saints 1961 to the screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676492214202881 Review: this second full length lone ranger feature doesn't measure up to the 1956 classic but is a fine film with enough rough and tumble action and moves along at a good clip the ranger looks into a series of mysterious murders which have a sinister pattern to them with peaceful indians being the victims of a gang of hooded killers there are more killings and violence usually associated with lone ranger adventures and the film has an undercurrent of racial the comments of which are sprinkled throughout the screenplay the ranger uses disguises as only he can to piece together clues and expose the outlaw band and bring them to justice clayton moore and jay star in a colorful presentation that shows the desert and cactus country of old to good advantage the music score is good but the familiar william tell theme is aside by vocals that are interesting but lack the flourish and beauty of the traditional theme Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8237425088882446 Review: the lone ranger tonto set out to bring to justice a band of hooded raiders who have killed three indians for what appears at first to be no apparent reason that is until the lone ranger discovers from a conversation with the indian chief that each man possessed a the five given by to his friends as gifts we later learn when combined will provide the mastermind behind the hooded raiders with a map to a legendary lost city of gold can the lone ranger protect the remaining two individuals in possession of the before the hooded raiders get their hands on it is there really a lost city of gold somewhere upon native land br br watching this i kept knowing what was going to happen beforehand and everything seemed really familiar until eventually i realized i had seen this exact same movie when i was but a little kid suddenly the memories flooded back and i remembered having quite a fun time as a child enjoying this one with a bunch of my friends as an adult though the plot is somewhat predictable but you know this while not quite in the same league as the 1956 film remains a lot of fun to watch clayton moore is perfect as the lone ranger and jay as tonto steals a lot of this movie as he's probably in more action scenes than even the lone ranger there's some very familiar faces on hand here including douglas kennedy as ross brady of the hooded raiders gang charles watts as a bigoted sheriff and ralph moody as a kindly Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4753740429878235 Review: you can find an anti war statement here without looking too hard that layer is hackneyed or you can find a value neutral comment on the madness of war stripped of judgement that layer is completely uninteresting br br or you can watch this for the darn good entertainment value of duvall's one liners but that's just a coating for commercial br br you can try to view this as a vietnam war film but ask any veteran and he'll swat down that notion most vets will say it stinks br br or view it as a he or won't morality play nothing rich there either br br where i found the value was in the superb self reference coppola needed a container with great enough dimensions the war to fit the greatness of the skilled multi dimensional actor playing 'a great man' br br brando the man was as much of a maverick as the kurtz character the studios were uncomfortable with his acting yet he always and won accolades the are uncomfortable with kurtz's in spite of his strategic genius br br so coppola makes a movie all about brando's greatness to hammer on the point he places himself in the movie as hopper a manic laden with multiple cameras to spout his praises brando himself is only seen in half light and brilliant cinematography by that only increases the actor's power and he goes out like the sacrificial bull to complete the narrative equation oh yes the horror br br other pieces of interest the great use of point of view camera perspectives including in the long before private ryan the ground breaking use of sound notably the ominous sweeps and the depiction of an acid trip br br don't get caught in the outer layers the rich part you should from this is the brilliant core of sound vision and self reference Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9522220492362976 Review: a wounded tonto standing alone to protect three innocent lives a devious woman a deadly plot racial tension smart indians br br these are things we rarely if ever saw in the tv series but this movie adds them all into the mix while this is most certainly a lone ranger movie it mixes up the formula just enough that those who grew tired of the series would probably still enjoy it definitely recommended for any fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9613921642303467 Review: back when in the states i was like about 7 or 8 i always woke early just to watch this together with a whole bunch of other cartoons like the road runner show the pink panther but this was perhaps one of the most memorable and funny animated works out there and i still find it very funny today i'll never forget the episodes like the one where two were fighting over the can of chocolate ant pudding or the one where the is trying to reach the island where all the ants are at and my personal favorite the one where the ant the and a dog end up in an animal hospital which would later be the basis of a similar looney toon cartoon with sylvester tweety and the bulldog this is one of the most unforgettable cartoons out there in which anyone would love to revisit i would an excellent series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9890525937080383 Review: after seeing meredith in beyond the prairie i had to buy another film with her staring i cannot believe how she let herself into this teenage flick it's best to watch this one with the sound off but just concentrate on meredith as she moves across the screen save your money until the tv network comes out with a dvd on beyond the prairie it's worth it at any price this one needs to pay you to see br br this pretty lady needs someone to put her into a script that can use both her talent as an actress and her beauty as a woman perhaps some of her latest might fit but i haven't seen them she has the smile of a bell and eyes of dana with a much younger body br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.35846054553985596 Review: a talented high school senior with a bad attitude is forced to play in the state all star high school football game when he meets and falls for an attractive local girl she helps him realize he has a shot at a scholarship if he plays well br br all too often these dramas fall into formulaic traps and tell the same old story of a troubled and confused teen full matt certainly fits this profile but below the surface is a much more unique individual than we usually see in this genre matt is the center of the action and he is a realistic teenager both over confident and vulnerable optimistic and cynical by turns influenced by amy matt grows into a man of character and heart he in turn forms friendships with his which influences his growth as an athlete and as a team player br br full ride has all the elements we love to see in a movie great acting admirable characters exciting sports scenes poignant drama and a love story still while one may have seen these elements in other films full ride is assisted by performances that are sincere and occasionally even moving perhaps what's most impressive about full ride is its sense of reality although the author of the previous comment would seem to disagree clearly a disgruntled student who for quite obvious reasons received a poor grade in his film class director mark grounds the film in a believable situation and location and does a great job of getting down to the grit of what life is like in a small town these characters are real people rooted in realistic situations which often create the most compelling entertainment on one level it is a love story on another it is a character study and yet another it is a simple football film all of these ideas come together to form a cohesive vehicle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607469439506531 Review: the make or break of a love story for me is whether or not i like the characters and also if they click with each other matt is pretty unlikeable aloof seemingly lazy and a misogynist he's been hurt badly by his dysfunctional mom and this makes him a little easier to take i guess i liked the details of his dysfunction he was believable he by that nail amy he acts so cool around amy that he strikes out twice when they do talk he can't show her who he really is she and then him at just the right moments she seems so mature and strong that the traits of hers that come out later didn't seem to fit for me i found her to be incredibly sexy and pretty girl next door pretty i call it so i was going to like this movie unless it really screwed up br br funny things happen with the coach but relationship with the other coach was inspiring the football scenes at the end were perplexing matt doesn't carry the ball but seems to be a blocking back folks he isn't the right size he's fifty pounds too light for that position but i thought his acting was skilled i measure that by the way i wanted to wring his neck a couple of times during his scenes with meredith monroe the film was all right meredith m was better than all right Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3637832701206207 Review: to sum this story up in a few sentences a teenage girl amy uses her hot body and supposed virginity to entice a young troubled guy matt with a potential football scholarship to provide her a full ride out of town come to find out she has quite the reputation has slept with many football players in the past hoping they would offer her the same deal both of these kids have come from troubled dysfunctional homes mothers a alcoholic who repeatedly him in front of his friends mother had a bad reputation herself got pregnant with amy at a a young age matt falls in love with amy tries to out his life for her very predictable ending the actress that plays amy is actually 33 years old trying to play a teenager Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07881089299917221 Review: i liked this movie i wasn't really sure what it was about before i started watching it but enjoyed it nonetheless it was about a girl meredith monroe whose mom didn't want her to turn out like she did she meets and falls in love with a boy riley smith who is town for a charity football game it's a good movie i just hope it will be on again or comes out on video Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8428244590759277 Review: i saw this movie when it aired on the wb and fell in love with riley smith immediately i would recommend the movie to people of all ages who just feel like being entertained and not much more i wish they'd air it again or cast riley smith in another movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7314720153808594 Review: after seeing meredith in beyond the prairie i had to buy another film with her staring i cannot believe how she let herself into this teenage flick it's best to watch this one with the sound off but just concentrate on meredith as she moves across the screen save your money until the tv network comes out with a dvd on beyond the prairie it's worth it at any price this one needs to pay you to see br br this pretty lady needs someone to put her into a script that can use both her talent as an actress and her beauty as a woman perhaps some of her latest might fit but i haven't seen them she has the smile of a bell and eyes of dana with a much younger body br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.35846054553985596 Review: a talented high school senior with a bad attitude is forced to play in the state all star high school football game when he meets and falls for an attractive local girl she helps him realize he has a shot at a scholarship if he plays well br br all too often these dramas fall into formulaic traps and tell the same old story of a troubled and confused teen full matt certainly fits this profile but below the surface is a much more unique individual than we usually see in this genre matt is the center of the action and he is a realistic teenager both over confident and vulnerable optimistic and cynical by turns influenced by amy matt grows into a man of character and heart he in turn forms friendships with his which influences his growth as an athlete and as a team player br br full ride has all the elements we love to see in a movie great acting admirable characters exciting sports scenes poignant drama and a love story still while one may have seen these elements in other films full ride is assisted by performances that are sincere and occasionally even moving perhaps what's most impressive about full ride is its sense of reality although the author of the previous comment would seem to disagree clearly a disgruntled student who for quite obvious reasons received a poor grade in his film class director mark grounds the film in a believable situation and location and does a great job of getting down to the grit of what life is like in a small town these characters are real people rooted in realistic situations which often create the most compelling entertainment on one level it is a love story on another it is a character study and yet another it is a simple football film all of these ideas come together to form a cohesive vehicle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9607469439506531 Review: i have seen this movie 4 times in 5 months and i never get tired of it just because it is perfect and it has also got the best film music ever and the best supporting roles ever written for a movie i mean you just have to love robert duval marlon brando martin sheen and fishburne in this movie but specially duval i can not believe that kramer vs kramer did win an oscar in stead of this amazing war movie so this is my conclusion if you take the director of the worlds greatest movie the godfather and the best of hollywood actors you can only succeed now i just have to something to get this preview so do not read this except the last line this movie rules Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9110438823699951 Review: beautiful coming of age romance about an english boy and french girl who run off and grow up br br i saw this movie as a teenager and loved it i saw it again this year and loved again br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513652324676514 Review: when i first heard about this movie i noticed it was one of the most controversial films of the 1970s i noticed the music was by elton john so i figured i had nothing to loose so i got it what a surprise the movie was awesome it was true love is all about the characters paul and michelle had no no money and sometimes no food yet they were still happy i recommended this film to all my friends but they all my tastes and even called me names the movie featured two minors naked i think that only made the movie more realistic the cinematography was great and it only come to show the great abilities of director lewis gilbert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9113370776176453 Review: i saw this movie when it was first released and thoroughly enjoyed it the music and scenery are beautiful i purchased the vhs tape a few years ago and watch it frequently i would recommend it to anyone who loves a romance movie or older elton john music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9699707627296448 Review: i too saw this movie when it first came out i was a teenager at the time and i saw it with my girl friend who later became my wife i remember the movie made me feel it was possible to beat the odds the cinematography was very well done if memory serves me correctly the boy was a little much but the girl character was very interesting i thought it was very romantic and that might have been the intro to the first time with my then girlfriend i have not seen the movie since and i wander why it has gone to the i would love to watch it again to see if it was as good as i remember the elton john sound track was excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775930643081665 Review: my wife and i saw this when we were 17 the only good thing my father ever did get us in this is our movie and the music is our songs song is our song yeah nowadays it's a crime to show naked children on the screen but we were screwing at 16 why not these kids the movie is rich boy poor girl then rich dad steals him away from her at the end after she gives birth under impoverished conditions she is left alone with child it is a love story and a growing up story the music is fantastic and the story is one any person could relate to may be someday this will be released on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705328941345215 Review: when i first heard about this movie i noticed it was one of the most controversial films of the 1970s i noticed the music was by elton john so i figured i had nothing to loose so i got it what a surprise the movie was awesome it was true love is all about the characters paul and michelle had no no money and sometimes no food yet they were still happy i recommended this film to all my friends but they all my tastes and even called me names the movie featured two minors naked i think that only made the movie more realistic the cinematography was great and it only come to show the great abilities of director lewis gilbert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9113370776176453 Review: i saw this movie when it was first released and thoroughly enjoyed it what a movie i am in my 40s now and have 2 teenage kids and i would like them to see this movie i would recommend it to anyone who loves a romance movie or older elton john music br br i have searched most of the stores that sell both new and old movies but have not come across any br br i bought some old movies like melody in hong kong who had quite a collection of old movie but they did not have this br br i am also looking at the sequel paul michelle br br can anyone please tell me how to get a copy of the vhs or dvd or br br really appreciate it br br many thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746003150939941 Review: i was drawn to friends by the soundtrack scored by a very young and yet to be famous elton john whom i had see in a club in nearby houston i had no idea of the emotions and impact the movie would make recently i was brought back to the movie by a song that heart did called seasons then i found the elton john song friends thinking it was the same song it's been 35 years of so anyway the flood of the emotions of friends came back like seeing an old photograph of your first real love i have more recall of the way the movie hit me than i do of the actual details of the production plot etc so forgive me for a rather poor review i remember taking a couple of special friends on a date to see the movie and them being as moved and teary eyed at the end as i was i'm both anxious and nervous to find a copy and see it now so many movies which seemed so important to me back then i e the graduate easy rider now just seem silly and i don't want this to fall into the same category but i will find it and if it turns out silly then at least i'll be able to turn my wife onto a great no outstanding soundtrack when we met we went through this with last tango in paris the youngsters i work with i'm 56 respect my opinions but it's hard to explain the feelings of the sixties and the movies and songs that reflect such strong feelings but seem a little aged now i just can't figure out if the the aging process is the movies or me friends is a very special sensitive and wonderful movie it will bring back a lot of special feelings i'm sure by all means rent or buy a copy indies were not near the strong genre then that they are today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679861664772034 Review: this film grabbed me right from its start where a sweet looking teen aged girl is shown visiting a grave alone then elton john's powerful song friends starts playing while she's shown walking alone through the streets of paris carrying a suitcase unaware of the car theft and prostitution going on around her the entire film is a beautiful dreamy romantic collection of scenes of young love holding hands living in the country wild horses running around freely fields of of wine evenings by the having fun and general innocence all set to romantic music by elton john it's magical br br somehow i missed seeing this film when i was growing up i'm sure it would have left a strong impression on me if i had seen it then i remember the radio advertisement for the movie in 1971 talking about how it was a special movie with music by elton john and with the chorus of the theme song friends playing in the ad friends for the world to see but i never heard anything else about it in those days and never got to see it until i rented it 35 years later from a video store by then it had been edited censored and all kinds of unhappy people with angry political agendas were using all kinds of ugly words to describe the film what can i say the world has gone insane since then br br the story is that a 14 year old girl is forced to move in with her cousin in paris after both her parents die it was their grave she was visiting in the opening scene one day while visiting the zoo alone she meets a 15 year old boy they hit it off and agree to meet the next day the next day while riding together the boy accidentally drives his car into a lake in a freakish solo car accident it was his father's car he can't bear to go back home to face his father's wrath so the two teenagers begin living in the french countryside together with the mutual background that they both hated their lives at home they settle into an cottage the boy takes odd jobs to support themselves their supposed friendship turns into romance the girl becomes pregnant and they successfully have a baby at home all the while the boy's father has the police attempting to locate his missing son on the 1 year anniversary of the couple's flight together the police finally locate the boy's employer by an in person and are told they can see the boy the next morning when he comes to work the next morning the boy is shown leaving his cottage to go to work saying a sweet farewell to his girlfriend wife and happily doing as the scene freezes on his girlfriend waving goodbye at least that's how the video version i saw ends it's an unexpected though well timed ending presumably depicting the last moments of bliss before the boy is taken back to his parents' home and his happy life with his wife and baby is shattered br br as beautiful as the story and images are the plot is awfully unrealistic and highly contrived i think it's better just to enjoy the movie as a young person's dream come true fantasy and to go no further in analysis because all logic and believability quickly fall apart when the story is examined in more depth why would a fully and cottage be left with the door and for a full year what did they plan to do when the owners returned why would a girl trust a car thief enough to get pregnant from him didn't they think it was to use other people's homes and food how could they ever hope to get needed dental care or other emergency medical attention while living outside of society how could the boy have a car accident on a country road with no collision and no other cars around where are there places anywhere near civilization where wild horses run free how is it that a teenage male would not have sex as the primary thing on his mind when he picks up a girl at a zoo the elton john song lyrics just don't fit why would they take off clothes when sleeping outside at night when it's about to get cold and so on the scenes of wild horses are contrived to appeal to girls as is the unrealistic theme of friendship before romance and all the back washing and scenes with their predictable outcomes the running through flower fields towards each other the haze filters the scenes shot through in the foreground the baby ducks and so on it works but it's definitely contrived br br still this is a movie about youth and freedom and that ideal hasn't changed since the 1970s young people today are still treated as belongings or as lost pets to be recovered by the police instead of treated as mature human beings who have the same needs of romantic love and freedom as does the adult world and the ability to be responsible when given that freedom therefore the message is universal it's clear why a sequel wouldn't work this story is about a magical year long from the real world such a situation could never have been extended assuming that it could even happen in the first place and a story about real life afterward would lack the magical appeal of such an unreal state of existence i really hope that no teenagers took the film seriously enough to try such a foolish stunt but i hope equally well that teenagers who were impressed by this film in the '70s learned something from it and have since then made attempts to make such a magical world a more reality for others instead of society's various and especially on their own children Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8809297680854797 Review: great movie the sound track is awesome very relaxing sound elton was ahead of his own time even back in 1971 lewis gilbert did a magnificent job producing and directing this film the movie was romantic and a breath of fresh air the sound tracks written by sir elton the movie to a t rex morris does a great job with the tenor sax on the song honey roll and poem i meant to do my work today by richard le was incredible kudos to everyone involved with this fantastic film it was no surprise that a lot of the people involved with this movie went on to become the best in their field Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689849019050598 Review: brilliant actors and brilliant picture i love the chopper scene with the music in the beginning it is just so touching and at the same time real but at the same time surrealistic the vietnam war was far from human and i believe this movie kind of shows have terrible human beings can act under certain circumstances modern war movies are spending so much money on effects this is just a straight forward smart movie that takes you beyond your imagination a movie that really pictures evil and hate mixed in and fate how insane the world is and the power of will and friendship love and passion a must seen movie and without any doubts the best war movie ever many tried to copy but still there are no movie even close as good as this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9648566246032715 Review: i haven't seen this movie since it came out at a drive in theater and i have been searching for it since at the time i was 12 and the story excited me and now the ending me it was young love that engrossed me the most not to mention john's vocals and lyrics the story at the time hit home to my psyche i am a lover of sentimental movies and this still hangs in my head after 35 years it is that good place yourself at adolescent age and let your fantasies run if this movie didn't excite your curiosity then you were just too old i look forward to seeing it again even at my age if nostalgia is in your venue i'm sure this is an interesting movie to see it's innocence is simply astounding and it's simplicity is so easy and enjoyable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803517460823059 Review: my girlfriend and i saw this movie when it was originally released the controversy that surrounded the original release teen nudity physical intimacy and pregnancy were subjects that never touched our view of the film we were close to the same age as paul and michelle and were experiencing many of the same intense and confusing emotions we were too young to get caught up in the simplistic at times acting and the corny at times emotional twists this movie spoke to us in a way that an adult love story never could have i still remember sitting in the movie theater with my girlfriend and holding her hand while she cried during the tragic syrupy final scenes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955077588558197 Review: michelle was so nice and i really fall in love with her she died a few months ago friends really the best movie of my youth the seasons reprise of elton and his paul sings in my head forever please if you know where i could find a vhs of the film mail me my husband of 26 years i saw this as in yes he was my boyfriend then and still continues to be i think we both cried our eyes out i think possibly we were drawn to the movie by the elton john music in it but were then swept away by the teenage angst of it all paul and michelle were just about our ages when we saw the movie so very easy to identify with it is wonderful to hear that sean is doing well i am also in the helping an i thought his performance was good and very believable michelle came across as very sweet fragile and vulnerable i think the main theme is that if they didn't have to deal with the real world then they could be happy and continue to be in love how many times have all of us wanted to just have a moment if we all had no outside worries and could just deal with our basic needs it could be somewhat easier i have a 15 yr old daughter and wouldn't have a problem with her seeing this movie kids see so much worse these days that this is very tame for those of you who are trying to locate the cd my husband a huge elton john fan was able to get a 2 cd set which came out in 1992 it is called elton john rare masters studios this has all the friends songs as well as many others as far as we know this is the only cd with the friends music we also had the years ago and were thrilled to find the cd good luck i recommend this movie for anyone who loves the young love theme i only wish it was on dvd now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9314732551574707 Review: i was in my mid teens when i saw this movie and i was struck by the beauty of the young stars as well as the loving cinematography and the simple sweetness of the story it amazes me to learn that has recently died that bury apparently has not worked in the film business for almost 30 years and that both would be in their 50s br br the elton john soundtrack is amazingly beautiful and supports the air of protected innocence the characters experience in i have seen the movie poster billing it as which apparently means something like two children who like each other the english language distributors were wise to the title br br paul the ignored 15 year old son of an english businessman living in paris meets michelle an orphan at the zoo the two take what they intend as a day long holiday to late father's rural cottage but end up staying there for a year isolated from the outside world they fall in love michelle gets pregnant and they have the baby alone at home after the baby's birth the police come to paul's work place and take him away br br blue lagoon comes to mind as another film that almost captures the theme of innocence protected in an isolated paradise so sad that friends has never been released on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601374864578247 Review: well i wouldn't want to lecture anybody but i do feel the urge to say some things i consider important about this beautiful film i saw it for the first time in 1976 i was 14 and then one more time a year later that was it the rest of it was the pink of elton john's soundtrack getting the music and the story deeper and deeper inside my heart how deep a week ago my cousin gave me a vhs copy as a present no dvd's yet boy was i surprised poets have always sustained that deep childhood and adolescent experiences of beauty love god idealist pursuits stay with you forever since they occur mostly at the level no intellect yet they define your like a sculptor would do with a stone if sometimes we didn't tend to forget how right they are perhaps we would do better in understanding the meaning of every minute of every decision of every turning point of our lives br br so i confess i feel nostalgia but the fascinating part of this is watching the film again and through this trip back in time that understanding of why we people from the 60's grew up as we did the spirit of those times is all here a genesis created far from the official world of consuming and economic success make love not war the beautiful pop ballads the poetry of the lyrics a totally romantic view of adolescent rebellion with the awakening of sexuality carefully wrapped in tender and love these two lonely spirits still full of childhood innocence growing together as they learn mutual commitment and turning into adults br br i showed the film to a group of school youngsters and they with such simplistic and cynical comments regarding it as naïve and foolish guys be serious cinema is an art and as art it reflects not only human emotions but historical moments and this is exactly what friends does in a way it reflects an idyllic idea of rebellion and new beginning we all about when we were 15 i'm now a musician and i feel some of us artists for that matter still dream about it how else could we live that's friends that's brother sun sister moon that's hair those were the times still alien to aids alien to explicit and vulgar texts in pop songs with no melody to pornography presented as sexuality to this barbaric new world order growing after september 11th br br what a heart warming experience to see paul and michelle again and exploring the new fantasies of their romantic world what a trip back to the very core of our hearts to paris to elton john at his best to that urban scenario surrounded by 2 cv and the what a fresh air from the peaceful cottage in surrounded by fishing and wild horses they made us who we are as did in spain in france peter paul and mary joan luther king the beatles the early bee gandhi the gospel of elvis br br people still hoping get this picture start with innocence and grow from there you'll find out what it's all about and from there you'll have a solid and more truthful foundation some ideals to look for in life a way to handle personal and world affairs we need so much of this today give yourselves the chance and maybe someday the time of will end i have an extra vhs copy br br santiago colombia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820515513420105 Review: i'm certain that people from usa don't know anything about the rest of the world but i think they talk about what they don't know and they must remember that the rest of the world is not as hypocrite as the usa the only places where sex between teenagers are illegal are the usa and islamic nations in france for instance the age of consent is 15 in brazil it's 14 in spain it's 12 so the teenagers actors 16 and 17 years old by the time of production aren't doing anything illegal nudity isn't considered big deal in almost all civilized countries and only a freak could consider a love as child Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07149258255958557 Review: a remarkable film bringing to the surface all sorts of feelings i had when i was much much younger i loved it and the elton john music i remember seeing in in the movies when i was a kid and for some reason limited release i've never known anyone else who saw this film when it was released br br the dreams it inspired in me from decades ago have never left me and seeing the film again recently brought it all rushing back i confess however that my kids in their 20's have not experienced a similar emotional rush a generational thing br br why is it not on dvd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8867228031158447 Review: most of these reviews are dead on so i'll cut to a different chase and answer a couple of questions i've seen on here br br while the characters seem and look young hence the controversy the actor actress themselves were 17 and 18 at the time and so obviously over the 16 barrier here in the usa that's still somewhat controversial but the simplicity and innocence of the film does much to offset it br br i'm sorry not to have seen more by sean in this movie at least his expressions are and obvious you know exactly what the character is feeling whether he's angry afraid or confused had a healthy career who's life was cut unfortunately short by cancer in late 2006 she was a beautiful and talented actress br br vhs tapes of friends can be found at amazon com occasionally but usually for a significant price i've seen it as low as 60 or so and as high as as of this comment there were two for that price the sequel video paul michelle is not quite as and can be obtained when available on amazon for between 16 and 70 on average Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4755430519580841 Review: i really love this movie i saw it for the first time when i was working a video store when i went to buy it they told me it was out of print and i couldn't order it so i just today thought i would look and then i found it they put it out in spain on dvd under the name mas que and you can buy there it is in english and spanish on the dvd hope this helps i know how hard it is to find movies that we love that they haven't released to the u s market best of luck oh for more info here is one place to look http www com i think it going for 10 dollars on ebay as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786021709442139 Review: i can barely even remember what decade i saw this film it was when i was a teenager i think i'm 37 now i started watching it as a late night movie sometime in the mid to early 80s and so much of it has stayed with me ever since seeing other comments i had no idea it was shown at theatres or that anyone else even new it existed i don't think i've even mentioned the movie to anyone else br br but half a lifetime later i still remember much of the movie that i watched late at night so long ago i think the innocence of the their situation their mutual affection over a long period of time left a long term imprint for reasons i don't quite understand maybe it is because i was a teenager at the time i saw it and it touched me somehow i really don't know i also really wanted to know what was going to happen when the after the end of the film happened oh the agony br br i've not seen it before or since but i would love to i keep a casual look out for it but i now doubt it will been shown and it seems to have faded into oblivion but i'd miss it in the tv guide even if it did show up br br reading the reviews here has renewed my interest if anyone knows of its in australia by all means email me and let me know br br oh and sean bury nice to see you make an appearance on the comments here i've had a look at your movie history and noticed your last appearance in a james bond film what are you up to these day oh and do you have a copy of the film cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9082767367362976 Review: this movie is a must see for any war movie buff one of the greatest movies of all time and loaded with great quotes such as br br if i say its safe to surf this beach captain then its safe to surf this beach br br smell that you smell that lance what napalm son nothing in the world smells like that i love the smell of napalm in the morning you know one time we had a hill bombed for 12 hours when it was all over i walked up we didn't find one of 'em not one body the smell you know that gasoline smell the whole hill like victory someday this gonna end Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7270004153251648 Review: i saw the movie in 1972 and like other people who have commented on it here i went back many more times to see it over and over i think 9 times in all just great is how i would describe it i was taken by the sound track the beautiful of the south of france the life style the kids began on their own an ideal way to live is what they had set up of course the powers that be have to but when i forget that part i find myself wanting to be in the movie and live like that so good that it is available on dvd now it was not around for years br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971025288105011 Review: with all the dreck out there this is a gentle movie about young love yes it's true that young love often makes more out of something than it deserves but why aren't people down on romeo and juliet paul and michelle are models of good behave compared to them br br yes they run away and set up an ideal life but this is a movie not real life paul is more sexually interested than michelle who has been come onto in a bad way eventually they have sex but no one is forced into it the movie does let kids know that sex can cause babies br br one thing there is nudity in the movies the camera does not focus on it but it is there br br the ending of the movie has paul in good chance of being found out in paul and michelle they separate for a time if you don't like the ending of a movie think one up yourself alternative endings are not just for dvds Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5625358819961548 Review: i loved this movie oh my gosh this movie rocked so hard i found it amongst some old tapes and didn't know what it was and after having read the back of the cover to see what the summer had to say about it which btw mentioned the fact that elton john covered the soundtrack for the film more times than it mentioned what the film was actually about i thought it sounded interesting and i was even more interested in seeing it because it was an older film br br what controversy i thought to myself as i put the tape in the player i was curious i get and my expectations were certainly met i loved it i guess it is a really girly kind of movie but it was so sweet and adorable it was a beautiful romance although at times the directing reminded me of the camera work in 'the which i thought at the time of seeing it the director must have been on acid with some of the close ups they did br br ok so it wasn't entirely conceivable for these two kids to run off and live on their own but it could happen in a fantasy br br but the ending just sincerely ticked me off i was so mad with how they ended it it sort of leaves you hanging and i suppose they may address what actually happens to them in the sequel but at the same time i'm almost hesitant to see that since sequels are almost never as good as the first br br i totally recommend this movie to anyone sixteen and over it's an awesome movie awesome Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98415207862854 Review: well what do you know i was painting my house today and an elton john song came on the radio which immediately took me back to this movie which i saw in 1971 so long ago and so far away ten years later i through the country side of france and i sure would have been keen to see michelle the film is probably not very sophisticated by todays standards the pity but it seemed rather racy back then a few years later a sequel was made with michelle living in a high rise in paris and paul coming back to meet her just like life they had moved on the film was very downbeat still the original was fab and if you can get a copy go rent it just remember to give it its' due and treat it gently i note americans can be rather prudish so take note contains scenes and themes possibly upsetting to middle america Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970058262348175 Review: first love teenage love we all have experienced it even if it was not as sweet as the one the protagonists share friends could be considered an adaptation of the classic the blue lagoon originally from 1949 and its remakes from 1980 the most popular one with brooke shields and 1999 with a young while the blue lagoon puts the two young lovers in a desert island with no contact with civilization friends goes the opposite route and it is sure to ring much more true and be a more difficult movie with contemporary audiences paul and michelle who for different reasons turn their backs on family and the adult world to end up living together in a small cottage in southern france having only each other and their childhood innocence their friendship slowly develops into much more as they struggle to sustain themselves in this sweet coming of age story this film even to this day is controversial since the actors are teenagers and they certainly look the ages that are stated in the movie 15 and 14 1 2 the movie does contains a hint of child nudity depictions of teenage sex and teenage pregnancy but the real controversy is not the subject matter but the fact that paul and love is presented as a natural and healthy relationship while this worked fine for stranded lovers in another time and in a desert island having them in a modern setting presents some very difficult moral issues laws sex between minors are in effect in almost all countries and lack of sexual education in teenagers is seen as one of the causes for the rise in unwanted teenage and is a movie like this one just child pornography or a slap in the face to make us face our own hypocrisy regarding a modern society that does not cater to teenage parents and laws that clearly go against human nature and development but that are needed to prevent child abuse is development parallel to emotional growth these are not easy questions and most of us will feel uncomfortable with them as an artistic piece this movie is really a forgotten and rough gem the script progresses with extreme simplicity albeit some but never pulling any punches to state its message although by today standards it is somewhat slow the photography is beautiful and it has scenes of great beauty the acting of the two protagonists varies from really awful in some scenes to marvelously innocent and credible in others pop music unlike most productions nowadays is used tastefully and sometimes the lyrics speak the thoughts of the protagonists overall this is a delightful piece even if the moral values are not in with your own Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974449634552002 Review: first of all i'm not one to go all sappy over movies i saw friends in the 70's when it was first released i was about 17 years old at the time even now at age 50 i still can remember some of the scenes the movie is sweet and sad and may actually be too tame for teenagers today but i loved it the story is about innocence the purity of young love and the determination of 2 young people to make a better life for themselves then they had at home at the time it was pretty risky to have a movie about a couple of young who successfully setup house and have a baby on their own i'm not surprised the movie and elton john's soundtrack are almost unknown today the music is beautiful it was unforgettable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882404804229736 Review: when i first saw this film on video in a department store it intrigued me considering the fact that i thought i was in love and i was the same age as the youths in this film at the time although i realize they are now old enough to be my parents plus the soundtrack being written by elton john bernie just before they made it big here in north america i figured i had nothing to lose in buying it i was not disappointed br br so far i have shown it to many guys i have dated since and to my current boyfriend obviously they didn't find it as lovely as i do preferring to call it a chick movie but i still laugh and cry this film was vastly overlooked it's good to see it's available to rent at one of the local video stores around here so that other people can share the magic br br so maybe it's a bit far fetched but it gives you a lighthearted sense of innocence and a renewed faith in love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9668121933937073 Review: i caught this flick on the trail end of a tape i had used to capture a movie i truly wanted to wanted to see again when i saw raquel name in the opening credits i decided to watch it it was actually mildly entertaining and took me back in the machine to the farcical movies that hollywood churned out during the sixties much in the same genre as the current austin powers stuff oh the acting was not superb nor was the plot but it was worth watching there was some delightful scenery although ms welch provided the most pleasant of such tape it if you get the chance and watch it when you have absolutely nothing else to do it is not a snoozer but it won't have you rolling in the aisles wanting more either Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.795718252658844 Review: i don't go for that many heist comedies and i might not care for this one if it weren't for the actors when it was made and when i first saw it just a few years later it's almost too similar to the happening even though it's obviously a much less serious comedy than that one mafia figure takes over his own kidnapping or rather turns it in a different direction altogether of course raquel welch didn't play the kind of sharp character faye dunaway did in the happening but that doesn't make it a sexist film either she was practically playing a stock character almost her version of a moll but i'm completely biased it's among the first films i ever saw with her and at the time i saw it you couldn't turn around without seeing a poster of her luckily i think robert wagner was really just right as the neither thoroughly likable nor dis likable leader of the group as were edward g robinson naturally and de sica and godfrey an actor who always managed to be funny Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6710338592529297 Review: i bought this movie because of raquel welch she was gorgeous in this film as she played the role of harry mike wagner girl friend harry a robber down on his luck trying to make one more heist harry goes to a funeral where he meets vittorio de sica and takes him for a ride when things don't work out on the ride they put there mines together to figure out the way to get money harry and his gang decide with the help of vittorio de sica to from there on mob rest a sure that no matter what the gang goes after that the outcome is never the same and will keep you on the edge of your sit the rest of the out come you need to watch for yourself as far as raquel goes if you're a fan of here then you need to watch this movie because she never looked better standing on the beach with a on i give this movie 10 stars on raquel welch body alone it's no wonder why she was the hottest actress back in the sixties she was the sex symbol everyone one wanted and no one could get not only does she look good she can act even better if you like raquel welch then you'll like this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7637577652931213 Review: it's that film that loads of people hail as a classic apocalypse now now a re cut re up redux 22 years after it's original release br br the film is loosely based on conrad's heart of darkness it's main plot if it has one being capt journey on a naval boat through the vietnam conflict on his way to a rogue colonel colonel kurtz we see the characters and situations he meets and he tells the colonel's story along the way br br my initial feelings towards the film is that it's not particularly gripping at times especially early on but at least a good dose of comedy is put in in the form of surfing fanatic col as the film progresses however a good deal of tension is built up with reading through various reports on col kurtz until the end is in sight when everything comes together and the atmosphere of the film reaches an incredible level and holds it there until the end br br the usual aspects everyone looks for in a decent film are all of a good standard cinematography in particular stands out as exceptional and i found the performances of martin sheen marlon brando robert duvall and frederic forrest to all be worthy of a special mention the score i found initially sounded out of place but as the film progressed i'm not entirely sure if it did actually get better or it fitted better or if it had just grown on me but by the end of the film i was thoroughly enjoying it br br this is the second time i have seen the redux version i have seen the original around four times i'll say now that the first time i saw it i was disappointed i was expecting a classic film with lots of war the fact that willard got the mission at the beginning of the film and didn't carry it out until the end had me bored because all of the character interaction on the way that is the film seemed unnecessary this is due to the fact that the plot is not entirely defined as the focus is more on the character and the journey more than the plot in most cases a second viewing is needed to appreciate the film fully as with all films that are more character than plot based as the second time around you know where the plot is going i had a similar experience with it's a wonderful life which is now one of my favourite films br br with the big four vietnam films apocalypse now wins over the rest on atmosphere but lacks the action and involvement of platoon the emotional intensity of the deer hunter and cannot really be compared to full metal jacket probably my favourite of the four apocalypse now is a great piece of work especially towards the end where it becomes staggering and is to be recommended for anyone who enjoys a good character based film and doesn't mind some casual violence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645821452140808 Review: br br what more can you ask for a great screenplay based on one of the finest plays of the latter half of the 20th century two fine emotional performances by courtney and finney a realistic vision of war time london a great supporting cast this film takes you on an emotional through humour sadness loss and fulfillment if you are in the theatre it is even more effective this is a true 10 on the rating scale Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832889437675476 Review: my for a movie's watch ability is if i get if i start shifting positions and noticing my butt is sore the film is too long this movie did not even come close to being boring predictable in some parts sure but never boring br br all of the other military branches have had love notes written about them and seen their recruitment levels go up why not the coast guard too they are definitely under appreciated until the day your boat sinks that is br br the movie was very enjoyable and fun kevin costner is perfect as the aging macho man who doesn't know when to quit however i was most impressed by ashton performance i have never liked him never watched any of his tv shows and always considered him an immature well punk in this film he does a great job he is well on his way to having leading man status i think the film we were shown must have been an advance rough cut or something because about 2 3 of the way in the film stock turned very grainy the sound level dropped and were seen dropping down all over the place also at the viewing were from the movie looking for audience feedback particularly on the parts of the film we didn't like br br possible spoiler the feedback i gave concerned a a couple of lines in the beginning kevin costner comes home to see his wife ward packing her stuff up and moving out he says maybe i should be the one to move out and she replies no you don't know where anything is in this house i should be the one to go this doesn't make sense if she knows the layout so well costner is right he should be the one to leave Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41036728024482727 Review: the hurried approach that lewis takes with king of the underworld establishes a deeper plot while still maintaining an efficient run time one of the examples of this is the transition between poverty and wealth for the married medical couple the audience is instantly transported from a medical office to a luxurious suite at the city's most prestigious inn this development is critical to understanding the position the doctors have been thrown into the story suggests from the intro that these two people are generally happy with providing medical practice to those who are less fortunate by abruptly cutting from this scenario to the morally conflicting occupation the personal physician the viewer is called upon to experience this sudden turn of events the kay francis and john are employed by bogart without objections this stylized notion of organized crime being too influential and powerful to overcome has become a standard component in every gangster picture the one aspect of this film that raised some questions for me ironically dealt with the pacing of the story and that rate at which it was told i think that character development and social identity can suffer when certain aspects of a story are not fully examined this paradox happens to be a result of personal taste in that i think that the movie going experience can be enhanced through character development however for the purposes of this film i must admit that the rapid action contributes more dynamic flare to the impact of the film br br 1 2 of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8400192856788635 Review: king of the underworld features an early role for bogart in one of his many gangster roles br br he plays joe who uses a female doctor to treat his men and pays her for it he follows her when she goes to live with her auntie after one of men kills her doctor husband who also worked for him kidnaps an author on his way to find the female doctor and gets him to write his life story and he then plans to kill him he finally meets up with the doctor and after she gives and his men a substance that makes them temporarily blind she and the author who have now fallen in love manage to escape just as police arrive br br the excellent in the cast are kay francis james and john br br watching king of the underworld is a good way to spend just over an hour one evening br br rating 3 stars out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9183289408683777 Review: husband and wife doctor team carole and nelson are doing modestly well in their careers but has a gambling problem his luck changes when he unknowingly saves the life of a gangster from joe mob and gets a big bonus from the himself loving his change of fortune and new apartment continues to receive for up other injured members of the gang unfortunately his shady deals come to light in a police raid which hangs a shadow over his wife's career as well br br at this point the plot comes into focus as carole nelson has to rescue her career before her license is suspended this involves bringing the gang to justice more or less single handedly br br this is not a hard edged gangster picture but a plot that might have been comfortable on a show like matlock or murder she wrote there is some tension but the mood is kept light by tongue in cheek performance of a stupid gangster who imagines himself as the napoleon of crime his other gang members also function more as stooges than hoodlums and there's some snappy dialog between bogart and francis especially when she's treating his injuries at his hideout of course as in all gangster flicks there's a big shootout ending but with a humorous twist this is a good short film showing bogart on his rise to stardom Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7923323512077332 Review: wow this wrestlemania took place from 3 different cities this was the very first wrestling pay per view i ever saw and it's a good one indeed there is a great steel cage match for the main event as hulk hogan takes on king kong bundy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9239984750747681 Review: i would give this television series a 10 plus if i could the writers were smack on and i think the best actors and actresses were a bonus to the show these characters were so real one could tell that from the two main actresses ms ms that their relationship on off camera was genuine it didn't just end when you hear those familiar words cut at the end of a take the show has thought me a lot about life for e g historical struggles tragedies and triumphs relationships every day situations every household have same situations no matter who the members are it really came down to just being a wonderful family show that at the end of every episode you can just sit on your living room couch and say to yourself now what did i learn from this particular episode br br i must say i have taped most of the episodes and i find myself watching them over and over again br br now you know why i gave it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693636298179626 Review: this show was not only great human drama but portrayed racism in this country in a raw all too true to life manner when one show can be so witty and entertaining and yet so poignant and educational all at once this is television in its highest form the acting was phenomenal the writing was exceptional not only did the show portray race relations in a straightforward manner that seems unmatched by any other television series but its ability to depict this subject matter as it existed in the 1960's alongside how it exists in the beginning of the twenty first century powerfully demonstrates the ways we have changed and sadly the many more ways we have not Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9082364439964294 Review: i loved this show i was waiting for it to come out on dvd it never has does anyone know how to get the show available on dvd i have contacted lifetime tv and a few others and nothing please let me know if there is a way we can have this series on dvd be first in line to purchase it i really got hooked on this show i do not understand how a bunch of other tv shows are available on dvd but not any day now i am sure there are many of us out there who would love to have this series on dvd or even vhs i thought of the production company has anyone else out there tried to contact anyone for this information Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9400211572647095 Review: i just started watching the show around july i found it by mistake i was channel surfing during a vacation it is a great show i just wish it wasn't on so late at night it's on at 12 30 am as a working person it makes it hard to watch all the time br br i read some comments i did not agree with the late one about not growing up in the 60's and not believing that this stuff can happen br br i grew up in the 60's i'm hispanic and i had a white boyfriend plus we had black friends in high school i believe people get along because of their interests and personalities and it has nothing to do with being a certain race or color br br i can't wait till the show goes on dvd so i can buy it this way i can see it from the beginning Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8868005275726318 Review: i give this film 8 10 overall visually a great deal of it is nothing short of stunning an art director's dream mix of and georgia and a valid testament to the power of film as a serious art form beautiful use of color form imagery environment and fabulous set decoration combine with state of the art computer graphics so 10 10 for that wow br br the plot line is well more predictable you know they'll save the girl and get the killer in the end but the story is still interesting and enough to pull you in and keep you there 6 10 for that br br squirm factor i won't give this a rating but the film certainly made me squirm and i was watching it on video on a tv screen it would of course have a great deal more impact on a big screen graphic violence of a twisted erotic nature in a surreal landscape even if beautiful is highly unpredictable the world inside the killer's head is not thank goodness my world because i watched this film on video i was able to replay a couple of sequences and found much to admire the second time around when i wasn't so nervous about where the scene might be going and i suspect the whole film would be worth seeing a second time just for the visual art br br general suggestion don't take the kids or conservative grandparents to this one but if you're keen on the visual look of films like surrealist art don't mind a bit of kinky gore and just want to take a bit of a mind trip this one's a winner oh and if you're keen on babes jennifer lopez is pretty hot br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7202765345573425 Review: i couldn't believe the eye candy from start to finish being a fan of movies directed by music video i am happy to report that the photography in this motion picture is a splendor for the eye to behold there are so many rich full images that are put before me that each and every time that i see this movie i find something new that i had not seen before as with previous movies that i have seen such as blade and mystery men also by former music video directors the use of color to capture one's attention is utilized extremely well though the characters could have been developed better the action and costuming was well worth the price of admission i recommend you buy this one for your dvd collection even if you haven't seen this on the big screen you won't be disappointed i know i wasn't Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8860519528388977 Review: first of all i believe that this movie is much more appreciated by viewers who have actually read joseph conrad's heart of darkness the book that was the literary basis for the movie with that said i believe that this movie is astounding it is an excellent war film that doesn't so much concentrate on the gore and brutality of the vietnam conflict but more the psychological toll that it took on the young inexperienced kids who were sent to fight it coppola showed real genius in the art of film making using many visuals to help tell the story the acting i felt was definitely all around up to par marlon brando's part in the movie is what really got me as far as acting his to willard at the end of the film reels you in and reveals the of a man that you've heard about and wanted to see throughout the movie those who would consider this just another war movie need to give a detailed look to all the literary elements that are with this film because there is a great amount of meaning behind it all in my opinion this is one of the most and best made films of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728533625602722 Review: this one started excellently the photography and audio are the best i've experienced in years okay months especially the use of and colours in single sequences is astonishing also making jennifer lopez whisper most of her lines is an idea in itself but i'm not sure what singh wants to accomplish with that br br now for the the screenplay was awful part turned out to be irrelevant or totally worthless to the plot she seemed to star the movie only to sell herself and the pic the three beds seemed just too obvious the of the child carl was a psychologically too way to embark the motive which carl under and so on br br anyway the movie had great way of showing where singh comes from why is it that the most talented directors seem to emerge from india nowadays Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3743291199207306 Review: i had no expectations when i started to watch this movie how surprised i was this is a great beautiful twisted movie which will give your mind a good work out it's not simple if you only enjoy police academy style no brains movies this is not for you the cell is a deep complex film with influences from movies like cube silence of the lambs and the man along with lots of completely new ideas wonderful twisted environments good acting and a compelling story makes this one of the best films i have seen in a long time be open minded and you will love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848681092262268 Review: despite all it's trappings of style and cinematic invention this is basically another serial killer thriller following the same sort of plotline by such old favourites as silence of the lambs team of cops follows the trail of particularly nasty murders someone else gets taken and they somehow have to find out where they are before it's too late only in this case the only person who knows the killer himself powerfully played by vincent d'onofrio is in a coma and we need psychologist jennifer sci fi mind meld machine to get into his head and force him to tell all this is where the film gets all new and different as we enter via a 21st century cgi update of dr who's favourite the trendy time tunnel a kind of hellraiser y weird world of scary crazy stuff going on all over the place ruled over by d'onofrio now a kind of of his twisted mental world inside his comatose body the inside the mind sequences are well realised and often pretty stunning all the leads perform adequately the is to the max if you like that kind of thing but the hype around the whole thing led to a disappointment for me as i had expected something completely new and unlike anything ever done before not this fairly successful blending of serial killer and special effect horror genre staples sometimes horrifying often pretty a fairly gripping story told with care and attention by talented film people but by no means the great leap into the unknown it has been marketed as Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9435678720474243 Review: it must be said that the director of the cell singh has quite established himself with his first feature which happens to rank as one of the most visually astounding films in contemporary cinema br br the cell is more of a visceral experience than a film as a thriller it rises above most of its peers with competent editing and a chilling score effectively providing an exceptionally suspenseful atmosphere however it is ultimately skill for elaborate and disturbing set design and imagery that carries the film's sense of terror br br as with several recent films i have been shocked by the alarming hypocrisy among those who have commented negatively about the cell in defence of the film i will address a few of these issues the plot appears to be the main concern and while it is not revolutionary and borrows heavily from the silence of the lambs it was never intended to be the most important aspect of the film the plot itself is a vehicle through which vision simultaneously horrifying and wondrous is presented to the audience much in the same way that the plot of the silence of the lambs is secondary to the fascinating study of its two lead characters lecter and while the silence of the lambs is clearly the superior film it is irrational for one to condemn the plot of the cell and in the same breath praise that of the silence of the lambs br br my final concern is the mention of mtv style directing it pains me to see the of directors who use innovative camera and cinematography techniques a camera has the potential to be much more than simply a tool with which to record events angles pans colour and so forth are all used to their full extent in the cell with the purpose of creating the sense of a dream like state that could not have been otherwise achieved this is essential to the film as the entire premise behind it is the of a serial killer's subconscious if you simply want a series of static shots stick to stage plays and give up cinema altogether br br that being said the cell is thoroughly entertaining terrifying and breathtaking in both its pacing and design anyone who is able to look past the perhaps uninspired yet never dull screenplay will find one of the best films of the year 2000 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7791545987129211 Review: the cell fascinated me at first glance i was a bit surprised about that fact because the story of that movie is absolutely boring if it had no story the film would be better un comes to my mind a film without story but also with fascinating and sometimes disturbing images but the cell is at first a hollywood movie and only second a piece of art i'm very interested in next project hamlet on indian could be very interesting especially when it has the same looks as the cell br br for film music enthusiasts howard score for the cell is absolutely marvelous but a hard listening experience because of its very style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9603182077407837 Review: i went straight to the big screen to view this kicker this is the only flick that i know of that singh has directed but boy was it intense this movie was a total mind and one of the best special effects flick of this kind br br the characters were vibrant and and nothing short of beings created in your own mind or nightmare this movie is scary and interesting and totally bombs the senses with fear and this movie compares to no other i have seen except for the level of being beautifully odd in that respect it is a fairly large step above a clockwork orange ' definitely see this movie on the big screen and don't wait for it to come out on tape it won't be half as good on tape br br this movie is not for the easily freaked out it will mess with your mind and leave you with images that take a while to forget but for those who like to be freaked out enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9207432270050049 Review: i do not want to go into a criticism of the movie which i think is for a big budget movie quite exceptional and daring br br i just wanted to remark that i am really fed up with the studios policies and the laws of different states which treat their viewers like children in the database we find at least 4 different versions of the movie according to running time but of course it is likely that there are much more different cuts br br the result is complete confusion and you can never be sure to talk about the same movie unless you live in argentina where the movie runs minutes which sounds quite complete br br later on dvd and video the studios try to rob us further by selling us a director's cut in germany there is already such a version around running 110 minutes br br it would be nice if the studios would not only think of the cash they make with their movies but also think of their products as a work of art even at the risk of an rating so that i as a viewer don't have to feel cheated and am taken seriously not only as a of money Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.020992200821638107 Review: the cell 2000 rating 8 10 br br the cell like must be watched twice to be appreciated the first time i saw this film i thought it was mediocre but the film had such a lasting impression on me after viewing i decided i had to rent it again i did and i found the film to be much more likeable the cell is not for everyone but it divides its stories up with quality and is a visually intelligent film that dreams up images and plot ideas that could not be matched the film's script can be clunky at times as can the acting but the visuals are ingenious and bring the engaging story to an exotic and intriguing life the oscar nominated makeup is also daring and careful while the beautiful costumes and utterly brilliant set decoration went unnoticed singh who has also directed music videos goes totally crazy with his direction and it results well he has major talent and this film has a lot of potential if you give it a chance overall the cell is a powerful disturbing and avoids being too tacky which makes it a great pleasurable watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907163977622986 Review: when i saw this movie for the first time i was both surprised and a little shocked by the blatant of the story it is a very artistic drama with incredible special effects spectacular acting not to mention a very excellent job in the makeup department jennifer lopez has pulled herself out of past roles that dug into her career with this movie portraying a very sensitive child psychologist who works with a team of engineers to enter the minds of comatose patients to treat them vincent d'onofrio played amazingly well his portrayal of a sadist serial killer was perfect to a t the sheer emotion conveyed by his performance is astounding vince vaughn isn't my favorite but still performed exceptionally well the symbolism and artistry was intriguing and titillating sometimes surprising and other times shocking overall i say this is a wonderful movie with excellent acting and beautiful artwork Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9909075498580933 Review: spoilers spoilers the cell 2000 out of four br br do you believe there is a part of yourself deep inside in your mind with things you don't want other people to see during a session when i'm inside i get to see those things br br catherine br br and so do we one of the most visually stimulating films of the year the cell is a love hate movie either you love it or you hate it i can understand the reasons some people dislike this production with a story that combines disturbing serial killers with mind probing the cell is too much for some viewers others will not understand the complex actions and emotions of the film i think it's one of the year's most engrossing films br br making his feature film screenwriting debut mark creates an imaginative world of rich colorful images and provocative characters the filmmakers take advantage of every shot conceived ideas for the cell in 1993 when he decided to combine two of his major interests mind probing and serial killers he was reportedly influenced by such directors as wes craven george romero and david cronenberg they would probably be proud of such an imagination br br the film combines two major narratives one about scientific exploration of the human mind and the other about a psychopath who murders young women for his own sexual pleasure catherine jennifer lopez a child therapist is part of a study at the campbell center a research clinic because of her empathetic personality scientists chose to enter the mind of a catatonic preteen in hopes to revive his brain into waking br br a sick demented serial killer the streets within an abandoned rural farmhouse vincent d'onofrio locks innocent female victims in a large glass cell where he then drowns them and performs sadistic sexual rituals with their bodies the killer escapes from the fbi every time they draw near until now a violent renders him comatose the fbi captures his forever unconscious body unfortunately he already prepared the cell with his latest victim in forty hours the cell will fill with water and is the only man who knows the location of his victim br br the fbi takes this situation to campbell center where catherine enters the mind of hoping to discover the location of his latest victim before the cell fills with water sending the woman to a watery grave br br the science fiction portions of the story relied on both real science and theoretical fiction in the creation of the and transfer system the premise takes a long time to develop but it is worth the wait it is far fetched but that doesn't matter the film makes us believe even if you don't suspend disbelief however the visual provides an engaging setting to enjoy br br according to the film's production notes mark was thrilled to work with the director named because they both think visually singh is known for his attention to detail stunning art direction and highly developed abilities to tell a story when i wrote 'the explains i surrounded myself with or color copies of paintings or photographs while i was working so i'm thinking visually and is a highly visual director has a similar frame of visual references which made for a very smooth collaboration br br vincent d'onofrio provides the film with a backbone and no actor could have accomplished his character any better he delivers a mysterious disturbing and engaging performance i think that my character is in a way trapped in himself d'onofrio he also researched the psychology of serial killers to help get him beneath the surface of the character his in depth performance preparation pays off beautifully br br while the actors writer and director do wonders with their material the real honor goes to the film's behind the scenes talent the director of photography paul production designer tom costume designer april napier special effects clay and visual effects supervisor kevin they bring the world of the cell to life it's is an extraordinary world worthy of several viewings some movies you watch others you experience the cell falls into the later category br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708051681518555 Review: francis ford coppola's masterpiece was a great ending for a golden decade of american cinema in the 1970s there was an atmosphere of tolerance open and among the studios that allowed the making of major films by a few of the best directors that the united states has ever had i am not a historian but all the events that preceded the decade a few being the violent deaths of major figures of the american political and cultural scenes the racial struggles the emergence of the 1960s counter culture the increase of violence and death in the streets seemed to influence the vision of filmmakers who were willing to dare be different and create entertaining and intelligent motion pictures coppola's film is a strange blend of humanistic thinking and skillful film making following the parameters of war and adventure films and at the same time them with its flowing reflections on the value of life the reason of death or the ethics of war it is also a passionate work made against all odds in the 1991 documentary hearts of darkness a filmmaker's apocalypse a motion picture that went beyond any previous reflection on the vietnam war ever to reach the screen this may not be the definite vietnam motion picture but dealing with it coppola the formula of classic melodrama found in two vietnam movies made simultaneously the deer hunter and coming home or in latter ones as platoon and casualties of war before vietnam became the starting point to make products of any genre as horror in ladder or comedies as good morning vietnam among the more respectable coppola had the courage to take that economic and political conflict as the background of a search for answers to questions faced by any man every day of his life without betraying the dramatic consequences of that war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754788279533386 Review: the cell is weak on plot filled with holes and has pretty lousy acting as well but none of this matters for director singh has given us one of the most visually stunning movies ever the whole plot is just an excuse to let fool around and take you into the minds of a serial killer bringing the audience some shocking pleasing breath taking and mind blowing images br br the images from this beautiful movie will stick with you for a long time to come this movie is a perfect case for the suspension of disbelief theory forget the silly plot just let your senses be overwhelmed with the images and j lo looks stunning enough to add to the rest of work the cinematography is harrowing the music haunting the costumes just stunning br br the movie is less of a movie and more of a work of art its just that the medium is not canvas anymore it is the big screen and celluloid one of the most refreshing movies of this decade the cell is a must watch a bold new step in movie making br br an enthralling 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709088802337646 Review: a and magnificent thriller about a child psychiatrist catherine jennifer lopez who is desperately by two fbi agents peter novak vince vaughn and gordon ramsey jake weber to use her therapy on carl vincent a serial killer who uses strange and horrifying torture tactics is found in a coma by the feds what novak wants in return from is whereabouts of latest victim is and if she's alive once gets into mind which has the and atmosphere that resembles a colorful combination of david lynch's dune or blue velvet and wes craven's a nightmare on elm street the adventure begins sees a variety of odd people ranging from carl as a youngster an adorable jake thomas to a freddy krueger like man minus the razor claws i don't want to give away the ending but the movie is great altogether besides the dynamite performances howard creepy musical score and directing by who shows here that he can direct Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9207157492637634 Review: after you have seen enough movies there is very little that doesn't remind you of other movies nevertheless this was a watchable if somewhat disturbing film i had to shut it off from time to time and come back to it later like silence of the lambs it features the search for a serial killer who has abducted someone and has confined her to his chamber of horrors like flatliners the main character explores a dream world through an experimental procedure the surrealism of the dream sequences is what makes this film as one finds the characters in a situation and landscape in which literally anything can happen and beyond this continuity and making sense are not necessary which makes it a film maker's dream too br br the only thing that seems a bit off is the fact that in the end one hopes for the redemption of the serial killer or the exorcism of his demons you actually feel sympathy for the little boy inside the man but clearly the innocence of the boy cannot be separated from horrible deeds of the man the focus swings as it must from saving the man to saving his victim Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6286925077438354 Review: a serial killer carl has been kidnapping and murdering young women by letting them drown in a water filled cell he is by the fbi but is in a coma and his latest kidnap victim awaits in a cell timed to fill with water br br take a look at the above premise and you'll see that there's a very much seen it all before look to it the magic of mark script is that he changes a old chestnut plot in to something quite different from what you're expecting if i mentioned the plot involves a machine that allows a psychiatrist to enter the mind of then sets up a different film entirely br br this be enough to make the cell a different class of thriller but director singh creates a visually striking surreal thriller the cinematography by paul where opaque primary colours are to the fore is stunning but singh doesn't let it end there things like costume design where wanders around his idiosyncratic universe wearing opulent costumes does have a visual impact making this so much more than a run of a mill thriller br br what stops the cell becoming a classic movie however is that you start becoming more and more aware that the whole movie revolves around the visuals rather than having a natural narrative we see a third character a fbi man enter domain but this seems more like a contrived plot turn just to introduce the audience to more stunning but very disturbing moments br br it should also be pointed out that this is a rather disturbing thriller with a atmosphere that is very depressing and that stops the film from being if not enjoyable then involving one scene where a fbi agent recounts a case where a beats a rap only to later cut out the heart of his victim will fill your heart with so much despair you might reach for the off button you'll probably have to watch a massive amount of thrillers till you see another one as disconcerting as this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502057433128357 Review: i remember seeing the trailer for this movie when it was first released and it looked pretty cool i never got the chance to see it though when i went to blockbuster to rent some videos i figured i should watch it after all i did love silence of the lambs and se7en and if you enjoyed those movies you might get a kick out of the cell the whole story concept is very interesting going physically into the mind of a killer i can't imagine the world they live in the acting is actually pretty decent jennifer lopez is the only one i have to say that wasn't that great but she does a believable job i would recommend for a scary thriller br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9465469717979431 Review: the cell is a rather difficult film to classify if you read the plot outline a journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim you might think it's a thriller with a touch of science fiction but that doesn't really do this movie justice there is a fantasy aspect within the sub conscious minds that is stunning with lavish visuals and incredible mind tripping scenarios there is drama as the aforementioned played by lopez prior to her becoming a solely romantic comedy component makes contact with the child within and witnesses his terrifying upbringing and there is most definitely a horror facet due to the sickening actions of the serial killer's evil persona the movie attempts to function on many different levels and crosses genre boundaries at will while i feel it ends up being a reasonably bizarre experience i find it to be completely fascinating br br right from the opening credits with lopez riding a horse through the desert stunningly clothed in a white dress you will know that you are in for a visual treat every time the audience leaves reality and follows her into the sub conscious depths of her patients they are guaranteed a feast of visual and aural delight the costumes are wonderful creations of angles and colour the camera leaves at the door and a world where up and down are the same the characters become of their own and transform into creatures worthy of such stature if you don't enjoy anything else about the cell you will surely be impressed with the work put into these scenes br br the casting is top notch also jennifer lopez is in her element here utilizing her natural compassionate and almost sensibilities while combining her own striking looks with the lush surroundings makeup and costumes she is incredibly sexy and i personally wish someone would find another role for her outside of the rom com world she has been typecast into that would allow her to experiment further vince vaughn is fairly convincing as an fbi agent that will do anything to save the life of a young woman but it is without a doubt vincent d'onofrio that has the biggest impression here it's an extremely difficult role as he is required to bring out multiple emotions within the viewer we are disgusted at his actions yet sympathetic towards him due to the trauma he has experienced during his life he looks magnificently powerful within his realm yet insecure and vulnerable within the real world it's a great performance from an underrated actor br br while the cell doesn't work as well on every level it attempts some of the actions of the characters are not believable and while it is all based on some fairly flimsy scientific logic it is an occasionally shocking visually astounding head trip that rewards multiple viewings Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780126214027405 Review: the cell is an exotic masterpiece a dizzying trip into not only the vast mind of a serial killer but also into one of a very talented director this is evidence of what can be achieved if human beings unleash their uninhibited imaginations this is at work pushing aside thoughts to fall into formulas and cliches and creating something truly magnificent this is the best movie of the year to date br br i've read numerous complaints about this film anywhere from all style and no substance to poorly cast characters and bad acting to negatively criticize this film is to miss the point this movie may be a landmark a tradition where future movies will hopefully follow the cell has just opened the door to another world of imagination so can we slam the door in its face and tell it and its director singh that we don't want any more personally i would more than welcome another movie by and would love to see someone try to challenge him br br we've all heard talk about going inside the mind of a serial killer and yes i do agree that the genre is a bit overworked the 90s were full of movies trying to depict what makes serial killers tick some of them worked but most failed but the cell does not down the same trail we are given a new twist we are physically transported into the mind and presented with nothing less than a fascinating journey of the most mysterious subject matter ever studied br br i like how the movie does not bog us down with too much scientific jargon trying to explain how jennifer lopez actually gets to enter the brain of another instead she just lies down on a laboratory table and is wrapped with what looks like really long and into another entity the cell wants to let you see what it's all about and not how it's all about and i guess that's what some people don't like true i do like explanations with my movies but when a movie ventures onto new ground you must let it do what it desires and simply take it in br br i noticed how the film was very dark when it showed reality maybe to contrast the bright visuals when inside the brain of another nonetheless the set design was simply astonishing i wouldn't be surprised if this film took home a few oscars in cinematography best costumes best director and the like if it were up to me it'd at least get nominated for best picture br br i've noticed that i've kind of been repeating myself not because there's nothing else to say but because i can't stress enough how fantastic i thought the cell was if you walk into the movie with a very open mind and to have it taken over with wonders and an eye popping feast then you are assured a good time i guess this film was just a little too much for some people writing it off as weird or crazy i am very much into psychology and the imagination of the human mind so it was right down my alley leaving the theater i heard one audience member say whoever made that movie sure did a lot of good drugs if so i want what he was smoking br br out of 4 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3873152732849121 Review: what makes watching and reviewing films a pleasure is when every once in a while when you least expect it a film like the cell comes along and knocks your socks off this movie is a superb horror that has everything a you could want when you want to be scared out of your without going into the story all i will say is that it has a great beginning middle and end that keeps you on the edge of your seat while being transfixed with the amazing special affects the acting is good without being outstanding but that does not matter because the subject matter and the way it is put on the big screen makes this one of the best horror movies i have seen for a long while it is one of those films that you imagine started as a novel but saying the credits it does not look like an adaptation so a lot of credit must go to mark the writer 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852972626686096 Review: style over substance but what a style it is the cell is the internal version of most serial killer movies unfortunately the story hardly supports the visuals br br catherine j lo goes into her dreams via artificial means to discover and help them over come their and obsessions a new patient whose fallen into a coma is brought to her attention by the fbi he's a serial killer who drowns his female victims then poses their bodies in grotesque scenarios like mannequins must enter the killer's mind and navigate through his sick fantasies in order to find and save his latest victim br br director singh has incredible visions and set pieces for this production each dream sequence is like a nightmare ish painting in motion from the landscapes to the costumes br br but the plot suffers from lack of history of its characters is the only person with a thorough background and he's the last person you want to care about without him you basically have a movie that moves in the present tense only which is a shame since the movie is so visually stunning and genuinely scary lopez is wasted but she's not that amazing an actress anyway though she's as gorgeous as ever and vince vaughn i don't even know why he was chosen this is not his forte and he overacts to boot he tried too hard to become his character and it showed stick to comedy vince even so this movie is so visually frightening i still watch this movie with the lights on and can never fall asleep right away afterward Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09685997664928436 Review: this movie is definitely a case of style over substance but the style is good and certainly more than unique on its own to make the cell a memorable and above average movie br br the cell is beautifully looking with impressive sets costumes and make up yes it's real eye candy to watch all the movie has some perfectly sequences that are certainly odd but also very beautiful and imaginative to look at this movie is a perfect mix of an art house type of movie and a typical hollywood thriller that is accessible to both fans of the genre br br the story itself is pretty far fetched and doesn't always make sense because of that the movie isn't always pleasant and likable to watch but like i mentioned before the style for this the style makes you keep watching till the end and provides the best moments of the movie br br vincent d'onofrio is unforgettable as the serial killer with a twisted mind vincent d'onofrio is really underused as an actor and this movie shows his talent once more i'm not particularly happy about the casting of jennifer lopez i know that she can act in some of her movies but she really wasn't suitable to play the main character in this movie her character wasn't strong enough and she was overshadowed by vincent d'onofrio and vince vaughn still i felt that vince vaughn was also miscast in this movie he didn't fit the role well enough and no i'm not saying that because i'm used of seeing him only in comedies now days the rest of the supporting cast is good and still give the movie a certain degree of credibility br br the musical score by howard shore was also surprising good and was sort of se7en like at times it suited the movie well and gave some of the scene's some extra mood and atmosphere br br it's a far from perfect movie and the concept is far fetched and not always handled in the right way still the cell is a perfectly watchable movie and perhaps even a bit of a must see due to its style originality and creativity br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924026727676392 Review: i decided i need to up my review for my all time favorite film unlike other war films that focus on the event apocalypse now takes the viewer into a psychological head trip the sheer surrealism makes the body uncomfortable yet you can't lay your eyes off of it based off of joseph conrad's heart of darkness apocalypse now slowly descends its protagonist willard martin sheen into madness most likely the same way kurtz plunged into insanity the production of this film is notorious for its provided by the monsoon season and for brando's unprepared performance he read his lines from cue cards there is a documentary titled apocalypse now a filmmakers apocalypse which shows the hell everyone went through in making this br br the opening sequence is one of the most famous and popular in any film as the blade of the helicopters are heard in slow motion and napalm is dropped in the trees the song the end by the doors can be heard the next shot is of willard in his bed with the fan on so the noise of the helicopter with the fan we are informed that he does special missions for the military mostly when his next mission is given to him he is baffled charging a man with murder here is like giving a speeding ticket in the indy 500 the man he has to kill was a respected colonel that has gone insane and isolated himself along with tribes people kurtz is ordering atrocious acts that are carried out by these people and he must me stopped willard does not go alone however he is carried on a boat with several soldiers and they come across several battles along the way they meet lieutenant colonel bill about the war willard that if is that crazy what could kurtz be like there are many scenes that portray plunge into insanity the tiger attack the slaughter of innocent vietnamese the nonstop rain the piled dead bodies scattered about and the deaths of his crew members when he reaches the kurtz compound he is greeted by the village people and a hippie dennis hopper instead of kurtz right away willard begins talking with him and his conscience begins to doubt what he should do kurtz on the other hand wants to die he is tired of the war and wants to go down as a soldier willard kills him with a machete while in a buffalo is sacrificed with several by the people once they realize their leader has been slain instead of killing willard they hail him as their new king willard rejects the offer and leaves them br br the cinematography here is absolutely breathtaking the colors are grain free something that is rare in older movies i can watch it muted and admire the beauty of the scenery br br the acting ensemble is terrific with everyone playing their parts well many criticize brando for some reason but i think he nails his role as a depressed lunatic who is beaten up by the war br br the soundtrack and the score are haunting and provide the mood for the film i am wondering what instrument they used in that guitar like sound when the credits roll there have been many parodies of this film but my favorite quote comes from simpson when she explains to homer why a character with the same name on a police show is behaving like an idiot your character provides comic relief for the show like um marlon brando in apocalypse now those who have seen the movie know why this is hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698572754859924 Review: the last film that provided a vivid and disturbing look at what insanity is probably like was in dreams in that movie you didn't see insanity you were there now the cell comes along with an updated and much more disturbing portrayal of the inside of the mind of a psychotic killer the opening scene takes you into the seemingly innocent mind of a comatose little boy and the things that catherine jennifer lopez sees are first fascinating and then terrifying the things that she later sees in the mind of vincent vincent d'onofrio are amazingly imaginative and fascinating most of this stuff has never been seen in film before br br the story of the cell is not exactly something that is really groundbreaking in fact it is basically the same as the story in the silence of the lambs you have a killer in custody and these people have to enter his mind to find a female victim who is currently in danger of losing her life the only real difference between the foundation of the plots is that in the silence of the lambs you have to enter the mind of a killer to find a different killer as well as his current victim while in the cell you have to enter the mind of a killer to find his own victim however despite the unfortunately weak story the cell completely the genre of the psychological thriller none that have ever been made even come close to it br br also the film had good direction and was extremely well acted vince vaughn delivers another of his excellent performances he was even good as norman bates in the pathetic 1998 re make of psycho and even jennifer lopez puts forth the second good effort of her career the other being the great out of sight nothing can be said of the cinematography in the cell to give it sufficient credit it was imaginative and done and is unparalleled by anything ever seen in cinematic history the cell is an incredibly well made film and it deserves to be recognized Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9455267190933228 Review: 'the is a journey into the mind of a serial killer and i mean this literally the film is about the journey about the world it shows during this journey the destination does not really matter in my opinion this journey through the mind gives such beautiful images other things do not really matter as long as they are not distracting in fact the story is pretty good br br we start with catherine jennifer lopez in the mind of a catatonic boy how this works exactly does not really matter but it looks a lot like virtual reality she and other scientist including henry west dylan baker and miriam kent marianne jean believe that this method might work catherine enters the mind of the boy and speaks with him there in a world that is completely created by the boy she hopes she can let him do things that in the end will give results br br the real story then a serial killer named carl vincent d'onofrio just dumped the body of one of his victims fbi agents ramsey jake weber and novak vince vaughn are on this case another girl tara disappears and at that time after forensic research on the dumped body carl can be traced and captured two problems occur 1 carl just went into a coma he has been sick for a long time 2 his house and the house with his last kidnapped victim are not at the same place in a way this part of the story is pretty standard br br things are about to get interesting again to find out where the girl is catherine has to go into mind this is dangerous for a lot of reasons in short carl is unknown territory schizophrenic and a serial killer if catherine starts believing mind is the real world then her mind can convince her body she could die in the mind of carl a tape of how the last victim was killed a fate this girl will have in about twenty hours makes sure catherine will try to get the location out of mind br br it is the journey through this sick mind that makes this film more than worth watching director singh who did music videos before this in a way goes back to these music videos every room in the imaginative world is another short clip that exists out of beautiful and sometimes haunting images for me the visual style felt completely new the way had a new visual style one year earlier if something like that can make you like a film 'the will not disappoint but fans of the thriller and horror genre can like this film anyway the story itself without the great fantasy world is good enough for that i think you have to be a little open minded of course events are not yet possible in our real world still a very entertaining film with nice ideas that looks terrific Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768847227096558 Review: forget about the plot of this movie forget about the fact that it is wonderfully acted by vince vaughn and d'onofrio forget about the fact that it is one of the few movies starring jennifer lopez that i can stomach although the story made be impossible to believe and much of the dialogue seems contrived the one and only important thing to remember when contemplating watching this movie is that it contains some of the most amazing and disturbing imagery ever put on film it is as if decided to make a crime drama a must see for anyone seriously interested in cinematography and the use of the film cell as a canvas on which to display true works of visual art i would have to give this movie a 9 10 for it's amazing visual display Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784684777259827 Review: superb story of a dedicated young teacher who sets out teaching minority children in an area off south carolina br br jon voight is just tremendous as the headstrong dedicated idealistic teacher who faces this challenge despite a principal who believes in stern discipline and has little regard for modern educational techniques as well as a crusty old school superintendent played with relish by the late madge sinclair is the principal who loves her babies br br as i'm a retired teacher i could in some ways relate to this excellent film the ignorance shown here as well as the lack of cooperation with officials is also quite apparent in urban areas br br voight realizes that these children need far more than the traditional teachings of a classroom he has them go out and experience life by themselves by learning outdoors br br the end is a definite downer but so true to life br br amazing that such backward students had a zest for learning and were well i guess that answers my question the behavior was there and they were motivated to succeed despite their environment br br the ending will just tug at your heart it was memorable and so well poignant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978762149810791 Review: coming on the heels of that 1970's era conrack 20th century fox 1974 offered audiences a low key sincere and everyday people sort of a drama offering a far different fair to its audience which was far more general than those flicks being a down to earth dose of realism that offered a lonely to those shoot 'em br br replacing lead characters that were bad ass detectives super flies and take your pick in was a lone humble and meek teacher the we speak of is the main character pat conroy who is the one and only lone teacher hired to take on the responsibility of a sort of old time one room school house on an island off the coast of south carolina br br conrack jon voight the name that the youngsters dub him finds conditions in the school terribly backward in addition to the physical properties of this little red any and progressively graduated educational system was totally absent br br oh yeah by the way did we mention that further complications to any successful educational venture were manifested in two facts those were that pat conroy was both an outsider and he was white with almost the entire population of this off shore was black and very poor br br these unacceptable and deplorable conditions were the agents of the local board of education being the school's principal mrs scott madge sinclair and the superintendent mr mr between the two we are made to understand that the teacher being the low man on the pole is powerless in most respects to affect any sort of meaningful long lasting improvements br br but don't you tell a such as pat conroy that he can't can't anything that is conrack spends a year of unorthodox classroom performances and is making real progress but alas the strong headed teacher won't give in and recognize the authority of his superiors while he is by law and unbeknownst to him serving at thee pleasure he mr specific order and prohibition to take his class kids to the mainland of south carolina on halloween for some trick or treating even going to the brazen act of stopping with them at the residence br br next we see a western union messenger happily singing as he crosses from the carolina mainland to the island where he delivers the to conroy that bore the news of his dismissal from his position with that school and district br br not being one to take his being fired lying down pat files suit against mr principal mrs scott and the board of education protesting his dismissal as being reviewing both the offense and the law the judge asks if there are any lesser that could be substituted for being separated from the school system to which he receives a negative response the judge dismisses the suit with his pounding down while saying it's very simple br br the story is brought to a bittersweet conclusion as the see him off to the mainland bound launch while a record provides us with beethoven's 5th symphony which had played an important part in the conroy educational agenda as well as our story br br in the humble opinion of this writer the story which we believe was at least semi autobiographical even giving the main character the name of its author was much more than a tale of a happening to both me pal schultz and this is a sort of depiction of a that represents the overall deplorable conditions that the government schools throughout the entire nation just an opinion br br as for this film it was just one of many movies portraying the stores of common folk leading their lives of quiet desperation in the great of the country which lie outside the d c and the urban centers of enterprise and communications situated on either the atlantic or pacific br br in its own small way this is a fine film which would soon be joined in the film vaults of 20th century fox by such great works as norma rae and breaking away both being from in 1979 br br see it if you ain't yet recommended by both and his buddy br br note why that's me of course br br poodle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773943424224854 Review: i saw conrack on a night i couldn't sleep and i was never so glad to have insomnia this story of a young white teacher who takes a position teaching poor black kids on an island in the is a great advertisement for teaching and for simply helping each other set in the early 60s with the civil rights issues viet nam and all that came with the 60s it is forgotten that the peace corps and many young people struck out to make a difference helping the conrack with his open style of teaching is interested in these kids as people and encourages an honest interaction in his class that scares the that be the greatest part was that jon voight said they had a 20 year reunion and 18 of those kids became teachers its enough to make you think we as humans may have a chance to survive ourselves maybe hopefully see this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780274629592896 Review: i'm going to make this short and sweet it's not surprising that you had no use for this film this is a story about the power beauty and possibilities inherent in a meaningful education based on your pathetically composed comments i can see that your own education has been woefully neglected or worse completely wasted your comments are those of a truly ignorant person i would advise you to do something about this condition but in your case i feel it's probably too late my hope is that you yourself don't intend to go into the teaching profession especially in film studies because you could only do damage oh one last bit of advice in the future if you intend to write more opinion pieces you should really your work it will make people take you more seriously Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2753501832485199 Review: our america is multi cultural with so many sub cultures this movie simply tells a story of a snapshot in time within one of these sub cultures it is basically an objective look at a group of forgotten people living their lives oblivious to the rest of the world generally a good movie it entertained provoked thought and showed lives that would not be seen otherwise right in our own back yard should be seen by all having lived in the u s all my life i had no idea that there were citizens here that didn't know they were citizens this movie helps illustrate the diversity of our country by showing this small part of a southern state the obvious conclusion if this is really for real then what else is out there that we know nothing of Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4640825688838959 Review: this movie is a piece of the time in which it was made realistic movies were not candy coated during the late 60s and early 70s the producers did not try to create some happy ending that didn't exist the lack of a happy ending would create in the audience that hopefully would spur them on to action at least that's how it seemed at the time in today's movie world this movie would probably not be done there would definitely not be this ending however realistic the sad fact is that the movie depicted a situation which could not be improved upon without action from the improvement of the relationship between the white southern traditional thinking and the progressive movements of that time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.773669421672821 Review: i not only consider this to be the best film that jon voight midnight cowboy coming home has ever done but a real tribute to teachers br br despite incredible odds pat conroy voight managed to reach a group of students and bring them from nowhere to a basic and awareness of the world his methods made be criticized by dinosaurs like mr but teachers like conroy will always be winners br br voight really showed that he had a love for teaching and that it was a natural high for him he didn't the role and i found him to be totally believable voight is conrack br br besides a love of teaching we also see another important point in this film no matter how good you are at your job if you rock the boat the will get you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972369909286499 Review: i have always loved the ironic symbolism and brilliant cinematography of coppola's masterpiece i was lucky enough to meet martin sheen outside the santa monica civic auditorium one night in 1981 as he waited for charlie and emilio to leave a concert he was very humble about the praise i shared with him for this work of art especially his portrayal of the young captain this is without a doubt a must see a complete 10 and an important part of american film history charlie don't surf robert duvall's famous line the other one does not need repeating as it has become an oft repeated anthem and his character will long be remembered as a classic american war hawk in the john wayne tradition it is a surprise to see how young laurence fishburne looks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9421018958091736 Review: just watched conrack for the first time although the last third of the movie leaves something to be desired it is a very touching and heartwarming study of a man's evolution to overcome his youth and upbringing in a prejudiced south and a creativity in connecting with students despite different backgrounds and difficult circumstances as an seeing a teacher adapt to his students and prepare them for all of the challenges life has to offer not just the lessons found in is a valuable concept of which we all need to be reminded the thread concerning the vietnam war rings true even today well worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811160564422607 Review: john voight plays the title character in this movie based on author pat prince of autobiography a fine teacher film it tells the story of a naive pat conroy a young english teacher whose first assignment is in an elementary school on a rural island the only white man on the island he must battle internal and external pressures as he attempts to instill education and values in children who for generations have been denied such things a solid performance that really makes you think Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975124716758728 Review: i saw this film on tv in the uk some 25 years ago and it has resonated with me ever since my interest has recently been by visiting hilton head the next island over from actually and reading pat excellent the water is wide with the benefit of knowledge i have conrack and consider it a masterpiece jon voight captures the spirit of conroy and the atmosphere of the film brings the book to life with some accuracy a hollywood rarity br br three things still strike me about this tale 1 the issues of the poor and and being remain the same 2 education is about more than reading and writing 3 these kids were my peers i was 6 in 1969 when pat conroy spent his year on br br why this has not made it on to dvd yet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8262386918067932 Review: i saw this movie for the first time a little over a year ago i've seen it 4 more times since i had never heard of it before and i consider myself knowledgeable of classic cinema a true polished diamond in the rough br br this gem of a movie revolves around jon voight lead character conrack as a young schoolteacher assigned to island to teach the children all in one school at first the students reveal they know very little of the world beyond their island home the heart of the movie is conrack finding inspiration to awaken their young minds to the world around them the students quickly reward their teacher with an to learn and a remarkable ability to grasp concepts that only a short time before had been foreign to them conrack uses unconventional and clever teaching techniques that happen to be oh a little fun god forbid learning and fun together can't be or so says the ones in charge to avoid a spoiler i shall just say that conrack finds resistance with the boss man and the ending is truly bittersweet br br i am a 35 year old white male with some teaching experience so i should identify with the lead character pat conroy aka conrack mr but i don't i identify with the black kids as a kid i was to the school on the other side of town from the 4th to the 6th grade circa 1979 these kids in the movie remind me of my classmates then luckily in 4th grade as a 8 or 9 year old one doesn't understand racism i just remember we were all being kids playing 4 square hide and seek and running br br this movie is very moving there are delightful and poignant moments from beginning to end non stop i found myself many times with tears in my eyes then suddenly laughing out loud it's a funny movie br br away from that sir if you're prepared to accept crap i should tell you that rabbit just did it in your lap so you the white schoolteacher mr conrack my love mr conrack you a good looking teacher you a good looking white man wind 15 mph from the east small boat warning small boats beware big boats ok don't gotta worry nothing not a fry cook but eleanor roosevelt not a share but something latin that's latin hey wait conrack sing like a frog i sing good br br it still me that i still hear nothing about this movie or that it has very little reputation or following i intend to seek out more reviews comments background and making of if they are out there what amazes me is the acting given from the kids one of the kids mary i understand was an actress and you can tell however the other kids have plenty of lines and genuine reactions i wonder how they did it i'm guessing that conrack and mary had precise dialogue to work with while some of the scenes unfold naturally or ad libbed br br conrack is a special movie in my opinion it is one of the very few movies that are so good and so unknown others in that category are king rat dark passage with and bacall gods must be crazy and bad day at black rock i recommend them all but first take a seat in the class of mr conrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9179266095161438 Review: pat autobiographical book the water is wide proves to be something of a southern up the down staircase yet despite the teacher going against the odds formula conrack really does move the audience with each little breakthrough and creative flash these students uneducated black kids on an island off south carolina are actually shown learning and their collective wide eyed innocence is remarkably sweet the one actual actress in the bunch tina andrews an amazing performer plays the tough nut conrack has to crack and once she falls under his charms it all seems a breeze but the story is not ready made for a happy ending and i wasn't prepared for the quiet simplicity of the finale it's beautifully done the script veers off course every now and then but director martin is very smart to always fall back on jon solid presence scenes such as the one where he drives around in his van his frustrations over a don't add up to much but the whole film is filled with episodes which spark emotion and the actual ending is their payoff 1 2 out of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7602642178535461 Review: i first saw this film when i was in the 8th grade and i remember that it had a profound affect on me then i saw in again about a year ago i am now 29 and it still moved me in similar ways this is a great movie that personifies the struggle of principle vs character is the idealist teacher that won't give in to any racist of the superintendent mr that story also personifies the struggle of how older people often resist change and more specifically cultural change often at the expense of children when these battles finally come to a boil pat conroy loses and reigns triumphant or does it the children that he has to leave are better off for knowing him more exposed to the real world and to classical music the other teacher at the school gained respect for him and he learned much about himself a great film with a heart breaking ending i that anyone who enjoyed the film to read the book the water is wide by pat conroy it will stay with you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677867293357849 Review: martin seems to be a director who was always interested in social issues as the son of immigrants he had every to be so especially since he was blacklisted in the '50s conrack is based on pat novel the water is wide about his own experience in 1969 teaching a school of impoverished black children about the outside world much to the chagrin of the right wing superintendent what added to the movie's strength was the cultural and historical context conroy jon voight tells another teacher how many of the children don't know about paul newman sidney poitier the vietnam war or even where vietnam is he proceeds to enlighten them about all these factors br br somewhere i read a complaint that when conroy played music for the children he only played white music the truth is you can't blame the movie for that it was based on real experience either way the movie's a real gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978513240814209 Review: this film launched my theory about films based on books instead of following the cliche you've read the book now see the film if you are looking for a good book to read try one upon which a movie you like was based because it'll be 10 times better br br i saw this film on its initial release at the national theater in downtown eugene and liked it so much that i stayed to see it again it's a perfect of the inspiring talents of one of my favorite actors jon voight with what became my favorite book the water is wide by pat conroy br br i can think of no better movie about the nobility of teaching and the ironic challenges of life two tiny br br 1 the video suffers severely from pan and scan and deserves a version 2 the title should be restored to the name of the book a reference to one of the most touching enigmatic songs ever written Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647107720375061 Review: all i can say is that each time i see conrack dir martin dp john i feel an utmost sense of inspiration and in what the power of cinema is possible in such a simple film br br the motion picture conrack is set in 1969 it is based on a true story it is a story about a white man jon voight who teaches a group of young black children how incredible the world is outside of their little south carolina island br br the story places the job of a teacher as noble cause in changing children's lives br br i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862741827964783 Review: this film had me spellbound this evening thanks to fox movie classics for showing it john voight this cast of little known black actresses and most of all the children made this a worthy way to spend a sunday evening how wonderful to see the early work of this seasoned actor as well as paul excellent portrayal of mad billy i can't see why anyone would say that is miscast in the role as superintendent who would they have chosen the shrill character actor charles lane although his career is an actor such as lane would have the role was an excellent choice for the part i will count this film as a true treasure to hold in memory Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787705540657043 Review: even with all the cinema dealing with the trauma of the vietnam war ladder the deer hunter apocalypse now and taxi driver to an extent one feels that we don't even know the half of what happened even contemplating the horror feels inhuman and a progression or retreat to the inhumanity that it is a key part of apocalypse now coppola's greatest and one of the most important films ever made loosely based on joseph conrad's classic heart of darkness which chronicles the loss of sanity and corruption of morality that comes with distance from civilization a of a nature as it were a la lord of the flies it brings the story of a physical and psychological journey to vietnam the story is of willard a general commissioned on a special mission to cambodia after his first tour of duty in vietnam is served willard at the beginning of the film is stuck in psychologically unable to go back home eerily echoing nicky in the deer hunter so he is contacted his mission is to assassinate a renegade green who has isolated himself in a remote outpost on the river and who has purportedly gone completely insane like a god by the natives and killing this man's name is colonel kurtz played by marlon brando in the second best role of his career the best being stanley in a streetcar named desire as willard journeys in an army boat with some soldiers accompanying his witnessing the horrors and the insanity and the overwhelming pointlessness of it all leads to an eerie sympathy and identification with kurtz before they even meet by the time they do kurtz's methods don't really seem as wrong or as they should and they certainly don't seem too unusual or out of place apocalypse a place beyond morality the outpost on the end of the world the loss of civilization the loss of judgement of self kurtz's monologue about an atrocity he witnessed as a green and his later revelation is one of the most chilling and well delivered speeches in cinema history the film is about trauma about the human spirit and its breaking point here it's a lot like the deer hunter and just as good apocalypse however takes the boundaries of what we can endure to a global level coppola's sweeping footage of the murky jungles of cambodia and an opening sequence of helicopters amid exploding forests and an orange sky set to an oddly fitting doors soundtrack as well as chilling scenes on the river and of an air raid on a village with wagner blasting from speakers a scene which has gone down as one of the most chilling darkly humorous and strikingly pointless war scenes ever this all contributes to the sense of apocalypse the end of the world and not at some distant point in the future but apocalypse now and forever the deer hunter is much more up close and personal you can even tell by the title and shows the effect trauma has on the individual psyche the breaking down of the human soul and its ability to either surrender completely to forces of darkness or to limp on this is why both films are equal they are two parts of the same thing in heart of darkness kurtz is shown as conflicted between morality civilization and his inner savage in apocalypse now kurtz has left all conflict behind he is beyond good and evil he has let go of morality like a drowning man lets go of a saving hand in the moments before his death kurtz indeed is only waiting for death quoting t s in his temple to himself lost in the jungle his last words and the words echoed at the end of the movie are the horror the horror he is referring to the infinite void of existence of the human psyche and to the pitch black emptiness within his own mind where atrocities are born again it is impossible to express in words the experience one goes through watching this film the experience in short that willard experiences on his journey the end part at the outpost almost in fact comparable to its brother scene in the deer hunter is one of the most deeply calmly and disturbing things i've ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881011247634888 Review: an evil land baron is holding up water to a group of in order to try and take their properties for on the dollar along comes singin' sandy saunders john wayne who saves the day for gabby hayes and his daughter by going undercover as the villain's newest gunman br br the first of sixteen films wayne made for lone star monogram pictures this tries to cast him as a singing cowboy only with an obviously lip voice the title card prominently features his character as singin' sandy leading one to believe that this was meant to be the first in a proposed series br br yes it's ridiculous but also a lot of fun to see wayne singing songs and shooting guns especially when he does a little before shooting it out with gunman earl br br riders of destiny features a rare villainous role for for al fuzzy st john who clowns around as much with the bad guys as he did playing a heroic sidekick riding alongside buster crabbe and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.774167001247406 Review: if you are a fan of early duke movies this lone star is a good one what more could you ask for than duke and gabby lots of good and i found it amazing that duke's singing voice was bill who is none other than bob twin brother it has been reported that bob steele was a high school classmate and friend of duke so twin brother bill may have been too anyway if you like good clean early western movies don't miss this one we don't have to wonder about hidden meanings or try to figure out underlying themes just sit back relax and enjoy a western movie from a simpler day and time it's called entertainment folks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9284323453903198 Review: along with virtually every republic picture ever made murder in the music hall seems to have faded into oblivion a shame because this produced expertly directed and written and crafty mystery suspense item spins an enticing whodunnit thriller against the setting of radio city music hall a murder in one of the posh penthouse apartments casts suspicion on the luscious among them vera who besides giving an appealing performance of subtlety and provides a few dazzling ice skating production numbers helen walker ann rutherford julie bishop and several other delectable b movie of the '40s tall blond and handsome william marshall usually cast in musicals hunts down the killer as the complex and increasingly creepy plot unfolds against the settings you'll ever see in a film noir the ending is as much of a surprise as is this sadly forgotten classy murder mystery well worth restoring and reviving on cable tv vhs or dvd republic sank a hefty budget in this grade a production and murder in the music hall is as slick unnerving and immensely enjoyable as any of the major films of its era possible spoiler pay attention to the song composed by the victim just before his death then amidst the incessant in their dressing rooms try to pinpoint the one humming that fatal melody you'll discover who the killer is just as william marshall does grand fun the kind of movie they truly don't make anymore and what a loss both to movie goers and actors alike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9501377940177917 Review: please be aware that this film has nothing to do with the radio city music hall as an re the music hall i know what is and what is not associated with the new york venue the film's theodore is just the music hall no are in the film only wonderful ice skaters plus superb actors and fun just thought you would like to know truly a wonderful film you will never guess who the is while watching this film till the very end what a superb plot and beautiful ice skating one never sees that kind of performances any more the theater and the center theatres in new york city had ice skating performances on stage Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9546523094177246 Review: not since bette 1933 vehicle ex lady have i seen a film that was so much better than its star said it was most of the bum rap k a k a utopia a k a robinson a k a escapade has got over the years has come from the horror stories stan laurel told of its production given that he suffered a stroke during filming looked like death warmed over through much of it from the opening two shot of them together you'd never guess that laurel survived hardy by eight years and was subsequently diagnosed with once he adjusted his diet accordingly he restored himself to health one can understand why laurel didn't think this film was the most pleasant experience of his life yes it's flawed the cheapness of the production shows through the dubbing is awful and laurel and hardy were too old to do the energetic slapstick of their greatest films but it's still genuinely funny and story introduces elements of political satire sometimes sometimes one would expect to see from more socially conscious comedians like chaplin or the marx brothers but never from laurel and hardy the film deserves credit for being different though its debt to the ealing classic passport to pimlico made just a year earlier is pretty obvious and for the laurel and hardy comedy into a rather edgy context completely different from anything they'd used before this isn't a great movie but it's certainly better than the eight dreary ones for fox and mgm they'd made in the early 1940's i suspect only the film's technical kept it from earning the cult following among anti establishment baby boomer youth the marx brothers' duck soup acquired in the late 1960's early 1970's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9287134408950806 Review: the movie is not as bad as people want to make you believe it is br br what is the reason why so many people hate this movie is it because it's laurel hardy's last one together and it's not their best or is it because of the lack of laurel hardy regulars or because it's not made by the hal roach studios or 20th century fox br br definitely true that this movie is not a successful attempt to revive laurel hardy and bring them to the it's also definitely true that the movie is far from their best but honestly the movie still entertains well making this movie also far from their worst not the most worthy movie imaginable but an entertaining and goodbye nevertheless both of them retired from movies after completing this one br br the movie still features some great slapstick moments and the chemistry between laurel hardy is obviously still very much present it also makes this movie better than most of their movies together from the '40's quite a surprise that the slapstick humor still works out as great as it does considering that the days of slapstick comedy had been over ever since the '30's br br the story is perhaps not as entertaining as it could had been and it features too many sidekicks and characters with as a result that the movie looses its focus on the boys at times a shame because they are still the ones that really carry and make the movie br br sad to see in what poor form stan laurel was at the time of making this movie he really looked ill and old which he also of course was he was well over 60 years old already but after a surgery he fully recovered and still lived for another 15 years before dying in 1965 8 years after his good friend oliver hardy br br an entertaining though not perfect goodbye to the boys laurel hardy and the end of 3 decades of fun humorous quality slapstick entertainment of movies that are still being watched and loved by people all over the world br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9942054152488708 Review: utopia made in 1950 in france was the last film laurel and hardy produced with the bad reputation the duo have for their post 1930's productions i was expecting this film to be awful although admittedly it isn't up to the standard of their vintage comedies i was pleasantly surprised it's watchable and in parts genuinely funny and certainly the plot is of the same standard as you'd expect some gags are derivative from their earlier work but when you consider this film was their first for five years after their last hollywood produced film the the routines are executed as you'd expect from these professionals some scenes are not up to much but the value of this film is that some scenes are funny and as such absolutely priceless i particularly enjoyed the bedtime scene br br i felt sad at the end of the film our heros are left on their own desert island it's such a metaphor for the real life truth hollywood and audiences of the time had the stars to a desert island of memories and that was to become last image they portrayed in film ollie died seven years later and stan died fifteen years later stan turned down an offer to appear in it's a mad mad mad mad world in 1963 what a shame that was a colour film only two years before he passed however his health probably wasn't up to much br br these boys are probably the greatest comedy performers of all time and although the movie is far from their true potential it's still an honour to watch them appear in film for the last time and touching on the of their towering talent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954623281955719 Review: unfortunately i've never seen the full version of this movie i did see the 87 minute version twice back in the 1950s even more directed than is the norm with julien this is a wonderfully out of the ordinary piece replete with sweeping tracking shots through over and into magnificently atmospheric sets beautifully lit too by photographer andré thomas black jack is nothing if not a delight this imaginative visual style is a script that allows a roster of our favorite actors including agnes and marcel some brilliantly bizarre full blooded characterizations george sanders gives a polished performance whilst an eccentric who turns out to be a rival is admirably played by agnes also realizing the most from her role patricia the film was made on locations in spain in 1949 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374989867210388 Review: i saw this film when it was released to the minor cinemas in the uk some 50 years ago and the memory remains of a great musical score and the tragedy of the storyline i saw it again on video recently the sound track was poor and the picture grainy but it is one of two films that i saw again the next day the other being gladiator the music theme is intensely tragic and from the outset one knows that it failure or death certainly one of george sanders best performances as a man working the black market to get pay back for what he lost in the war but nemesis waits patricia plays a refugee from eastern europe eaten with despair he is attracted to her wants to help her and then falls in love with her but she is too proud and hurt to accept help their love destroys him and the girl and the doctor herbert marshall who brought the nemesis the storyline is of complex intertwining where characters are not who they appear to be this is as a film which the critics and struggled at the box office but for the adolescent who saw it and the retired gentleman who saw it again it is one of the greatest films taking into account its age whose story is more akin to an opera Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758815169334412 Review: i was really surprised that my mom watched whole movie without leaving to iron clean or some other things like these and i was almost shocked when she said it was very funny and very interesting and i think so Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.819230318069458 Review: movies seem to fall into two categories films that reinforce existing societal values and beliefs and those that challenge them this film is a 180 degree shift from the idealistic rhetoric portrayed in offerings like the longest day and the green which seem more like disney fantasies by comparison the apocalypse now project the production and resulting film is heart of darkness updated into a psychological horror story of the late 20th century post variety the cast and crew who worked on it probably could relate to the terrifying places the human mind can achieve this is the plight of joseph conrad's original character kurtz who came into literary being in and subsequently referenced in ts the hollow men kurtz he dead of 1925 although neither a straight telling of conrad's heart of darkness nor a first hand account of the vietnam experience apocalypse now stands as a masterpiece which pushed on the envelope of cinematic potential apocalypse is not just about the horrors of war per se like platoon and the deer hunter but the darker sensibilities of human nature as revealed through the raw and demeaning confrontations of violent conflict on a mass scale apocalypse now is not so much seen as experienced br br the bulk of the movie is the journey of a trained secret assassin captain benjamin willard martin sheen in a tour de force performance aboard a us military boat an unnamed river into the heart of vietnam and cambodia where few westerners would ever tread his mission is to colonel kurtz marlon brando a career army special forces division officer who was the darling of the us military until he went and renegade in the deep uncharted jungles between vietnam and cambodia the official classified report is that the colonel has gone insane but as events play out something else has happened to him that is far more terrifying than simply insanity sheen's mission is to the colonel with the american public none the wiser br br the movie is rather episodic the journey along the river is made up of several vignettes as sheen and his crew meet different self contained aspects of the war at the ground level american audiences of the 1970's had probably never seen this kind of film making before with the possible exception of the deer hunter which was released in the previous year the first and one of the most notable is an helicopter battalion led by col robert duvall in an oscar nominated performance who is a cross between general robert e lee and richard wagner he loves to play ride of the from wagner's the ring when he helpless villages his line i love the smell of napalm in the morning is one of those oft quoted lines from the annals of cinema other encounters include an where enlisted will be entertained by the likes of hugh and playboy bunnies br br despite all the production that getting this footage into the can the remarkable aspect of this film is its pacing the original release not the later redux version does a fine of job of building until the viewer is emotionally prepared to deal with the climactic confrontation between willard and kurtz the strange discourse between willard and kurtz is worth the price of admission alone and some of the shots of both sheen and brando in certain places are some of the and terrifying images ever produced on film not even the likes of clive barker wes craven or david cronenberg have anything on coppola in terms of horrific imagery brando's kurtz in one scene in particular is so utterly terrifying it makes most other horror movies seem tame by comparison which comes from the recognition that the horror is not from without but from within br br without giving too much away coppola's solution to the climactic moment stands as one of the most innovative of cinematic revelations according to the documentary hearts of darkness coppola feared that the inevitable final scene would lapse into melodrama and the atmosphere of the movie's darker hues would be compromised he wasn't sure how he could make it work until his wife encouraged the director to witness the sacrifice of an as practiced by the native people with whom coppola was using as extras in the scenes with kurtz at his village after the viewing coppola had his ending and it is one of the most simultaneously disturbing and beautiful sequences in the history of american film making love it or hate it no western viewer will be the same after seeing this scene br br this film is not for all tastes just as conrad's original novel is not the kind of book that will be read on airplanes it's not just the violence and the pointlessness of violence that are difficult for most american viewers to absorb it's the naked of aspects of the human condition that seem so removed from suburban american life that make this film difficult for the average movie goer to handle which is as it should be coppola did not make a family picture however if the viewer can understand its larger point there is a lot to be gotten out of apocalypse now if you're looking for a film experience to pre existing attitudes about american sensibility and heroism better stick with john wayne but if you're willing to be taken into places you've never been even beyond the evils of war rhetoric apocalypse now will take you into a world you thought you'd never visited before and the disturbing part of it is that you may recognize it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6438584923744202 Review: how can anyone dare say anything bad about this film pardon mel brooks for being a brilliant comedian and making a movie that gets funnier each time you watch it br br the first time i saw this i cried from laughing so hard everything about it is funny br br while robin hood men in tights is not my favorite comedy that spot is taken by real genius it ranks way up there in my book so go see it if you don't spend the whole time laughing then at least you'll spend the whole time drooling over cary elwes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9089625477790833 Review: this movie needs to come out on dvd cause that's the only way i will buy it i thought it was soo funny because there was no real plot to it it was not suppose to be an oscar winning film i appreciate those films cary elwes was a very cute robin hood i can't even think of my favorite part of the movie because they are all pretty good anyways peace out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9592573642730713 Review: i cant believe there are people out there that did not like this movie i thought it was the funniest movie i had ever seen it my have been b c i am mel brooks biggest fan i know almost all the words and get very when they censor them when it is played on a family channel this is one of my favorite movies so i dont know why any one would disagree thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9289731383323669 Review: this movie is one of my all time favorites i have watched it probably 100 times literally and it is still funny to me it seems that every time i watch it i see something different mel brooks is definitely the all time king of side splitting comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779189229011536 Review: mel brooks really himself with this hilarious stand up of the robin hood story the cast is perfect and cary elwes does a fine job at his role in my personal opinion besides the fact that i'm a cary elwes fan this movie is the best and funniest i've ever seen it will have you laughing every time you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880879521369934 Review: just like all of mel brooks' other comedies men in tights is hilarious but in seeing this as an outrageous comedy i think many fail to realize that the reason the movie is so funny is that the characters themselves are acted so well elwes is the well spoken former british noble lewis is an eternally annoyed king i hope it's worth all the deluise is a fantastic godfather roger is a worried and cynical sheriff the actors and actresses are so loyal to their parts that the jokes flow forth with ease yes we've seen this kind of comedy before but the only comedy to achieve better character development in my opinion is the big very very funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9046396613121033 Review: mel brooks has really outdone himself on this movie no one can deny that blazing saddles was a classic and a breakthrough in this style of comedy film but men in tights has become the of his creative genius this movie is a definite must see if you enjoy this movie i would also recommend space balls and history of the world the same goes in reverse if you have seen any of these movies then men in tights should be next on your list Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601867198944092 Review: mel brooks is a great writer director and actor but once in a while even he can have a the beginning of this starts out almost basically just meeting one character after another you have cary elwes who's charming and talented but he can't do comedy his expressions into the camera show that even he can't believe the in the script richard lewis looks bored and distracted throughout without much to do and amy is stuck in high school acting mode dave shows great comedy range mugging and hamming for the camera and mark is mostly in the role of the blind man but then he does still manage to show great comedy range eric allen kramer doesn't have much to do but the few scenes he does have are binding the best roles are those of roger tracy ullman megan and brooks for when he does appear dom deluise has a funny turn as a mafia don employing a clint eastwood lookalike but on the minus side some of the jokes aren't very funny while some of the really funny ones seem stolen from other movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7318398356437683 Review: this is my favorite mel brooks movie because it was the first one i ever saw i was in the fourth grade when it came out and i watched it all the time i saw the producers second and then blazing saddles this is a sentimental favorite because it was my first mel brooks movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721601009368896 Review: this probably ranks in my top 5 list of the funniest movies i've ever seen i was not a big fan of robin hood or robin hood prince of thieves but this movie was a lot different it made fun of robin hood and was hilarious i was extremely pleased with how well it was put together and how well acted it was besides home alone mrs and this was the funniest move i've ever seen i especially love the song we're men in tights if you have a good sense of humor you'll love this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861410856246948 Review: captain willard martin sheen has been sent on a classified mission into cambodia during the vietnam war to assassinate colonel kurtz marlon brando as he has gone completely insane and is no longer taking orders and since kurtz is one of the most decorated men in the armed forces it is hard for capt willard to understand how col kurtz could go off the deep end as he has killing without and taking the war into his own hands what possibly could have pushed this great man over the top through long journey through the jungle to find his target he tries with some success to understand why but what will he decide to do once he finds him br br any movie that can start out with the the end is a great movie in my book especially if it can flow with the mood and imagery shown with the song apocalypse now does this perfectly i can't think of anything better for it to be set to the vietnam war and the insanity in the minds that it created an is a dark and brutal story about a long journey through some of the jungle in vietnam the ultimate destination of which is murder through it's use of music and score alone we are thrown into a dark world of mystery violence and insanity a perfect example of how to set mood through music alone is this film right here br br an overall great cast with the exception of laurence fishburne of which sheen and brando give us more than enough acting skills to spread around on our movie desire bread i just don't like fishburne ever since i found out he was cowboy curtis in playhouse my contempt and hatred for this man has increased ten fold i realize the of this but i simply do not care we need to sick gary oldman on him brando is excellent as col kurtz and i can't think of any other actor that could have played the good man gone insane and hold such screen presence sheen is also fun to watch as willard and we can identify with his questioning of his mission and the war in general my favorite character in the movie has to be robert duvall's lt colonel before this film i never pictured duvall as a wartime cowboy but honestly it's my favorite of his parts to date he simply nailed his character which is one of the best in the entire film as the gung ho air cavalry commander who loves to surf maybe a little over the top but still brilliant i also love the smell of napalm in the morning br br the plot is a fairly simple one and it doesn't take too much to figure out what's going on mission is to kill kurtz plain and simple but it's the journey of the film that is really it's heart and also the dire situations of war itself in the redux version we are forced to sit through the extended french plantation scene and the playboy bunny scene which really adds nothing to the film's entirety other than it makes it a longer journey i don't feel they take away anything though it's just a matter of if you want to watch a three and a half hour movie or the original through this journey the film points out the utter futility and of the war to the americans and the massive effect it had on the soldiers who fought in it in fact that's the entire point on top of that the troops were not supported by the public and that could very well have helped cause a character like to go completely mad br br a big war movie lover this one is up there with platoon and the deer hunter all of them classics i sometimes try to compare films of the same genre to one another but it has gotten me in trouble in the past in my reviews as i have had to go back on what i've said all three have their own strengths and add their own twist to the vietnam war so to really say one is better than the other is fairly pointless even if after having most recently view an i think it's a tad better in the end apocalypse now is a true classic in either version and worthy of the status it's been given as a fellow reviewer has previously stated an is one of the most ambitious films ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656347632408142 Review: spoilers ahead mel has got it going on from the opening credits to the ending credits this movie has straight laughs dave shows why he is a comedic force cary carries the movie most of the time but the supporting cast fills in strong when the plot is drawn away from robin hood right from the beginning this movie proclaims it's self not to be taken seriously if you took a time machine and gave the characters thoughts of modern day antics you would get this movie what makes this movie special you say throughout the movie you see and walk beside each other becoming great friends as robin sidekicks but it is never told or fails to grasp that he is black until the crowd says a black sheriff he's black that is a timeless scene simple one of the most movies of our time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9347705841064453 Review: i first saw robin hood men in tights back in 1994 in the cinema i went to see it because i always liked robin hood and i saw the trailer of this movie and thought it was hilarious after i saw the movie i must say it was even better than i thought not only is it very funny it's also a very well made movie with beautiful sets and costumes and a very beautiful score by mann the acting in the movie is also good cary elwes is funny as robin hood and also tracey ullman richard lewis mark david amy megan eric allan kramer matthew and mel brooks himself are funny but the best part in the movie is played by roger as the evil sheriff of he has the best scenes in the movie and also the best dialogue king illegal forest to pig wild kill in it a is which stands for it is illegal to kill a wild pig in the king's forest he somehow mixes up all the words and speaks out a sentence that nobody understands robin hood men in tights is in my book one of the best mel brooks films to date and i can't say that i have laughed as much about a film as this one it's just non stop laughing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9248722791671753 Review: there won't be one moment in this film where you aren't laughing this is mel brooks at one of his high points and cary elwes carries off the part of robin with convincing humour every time you watch this film you will discover a new joke but the ones you have noticed before will never grow old highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9022204875946045 Review: if you don't like mel brooks you won't like this film that's a given why anyone wouldn't like his films is unknown to me but for those who can't see the light just avoid it br br everyone else this is a classic the entire cast is perfect carey elwes is a dashing clever british robin hood amy overacts appropriately as marion richard lewis is his usual distracted annoyed self roger is a brilliant combination of and violence as the sheriff of and dave eric allan kramer mark and the sadly underused matthew are the perfect merry men br br there are similarities to spaceballs blazing saddles and every other mel brooks movie but why would you want him to change his style when it works so damn well the pop culture references in this movie are old enough to be funny again from the view of a 16 year old at least it's complete and utter parody every second a play for a laugh some of them don't work but most do and well i discovered new jokes the fifth and sixth time i watched the film br br of course if being by constant visual and verbal gags isn't your style you wouldn't like this this isn't an academy award winner it's mel brooks you know what it is when you're getting into it if you want nonstop laughter surprisingly well developed characters and to last a lifetime watch this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685047268867493 Review: i don't think i have ever seen a better movie parody mel brooks is insane every time i watch it i find something new and it makes it even more funny than the time before cary elwes is perfect for the role of robin hood it has a great and unexpected ending that leaves you cracking up every character is great from little john and will to maid marian and i laughed the whole way through and will never get tired of it watch it br br if you liked cary elwes in this movie you must definitely see the princess bride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884774088859558 Review: might contain spoilers br br this is just a good movie lots of good silly stuff to laugh at however do not watch the tv version they cut to much out dom deluise is rather awesome as the mafia don who is hired to kill robin all i can say about his ten minutes it's a long drive from jersey also you gotta love them checking the script to make sure robin gets another shot also 12th century fox br br any bad stuff the rappers at the beginning and the end seem rather out dated the songs were rather lame one time while watching this movie i could think out a few more times when they could have thrown in another joke or 2 br br on the whole however an enjoyable movie experience a must watch for comedy fans Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21806490421295166 Review: robin hood men in tights has received no respect whatsoever it was hilarious cary elwes was excellent as the prince of thieves and david amy patrick stewart richard lewis and mark as all did fine jobs i will never understand the hostility toward robin hood men in tights but i do know a great comedy when i see one br br robin hood men in tights receives out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674573540687561 Review: this movie was awesome if you want a movie with non stop puns and laughter then this is right for you this movie was great because it took the serious robin hood and made it something the whole family can enjoy and get a good laugh at i first viewed this movie when i was around 10 and got most of it this movie is also great because it makes fun of everything involved by order of the kings financial secretary h and r br br everyone needs a little cary elwes robin hood in life whether or not its liar liar with the claw or saw br br this movie is worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599189758300781 Review: i love this movie i know some people might say that it was not a great movie but i really disagree the comedy is classic mel brooks style and the actors were superbly chosen this was my first exposure to cary elwes and dave and what a first impression they made cary elwes shines as robin hood the only british robin hood mind you he has great comedic timing and the right attitude for this type of film dave is obviously much bigger now but at the time this was his first movie and he did an outstanding job as the characters were all very well planned out and all added their own little quirks to the movie i highly recommend that you rent this movie and enjoy it with a nice bowl of popcorn and some close friends Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823107719421387 Review: this movie is wonderful i can watch it again and again robin hood is perfectly cast and marian is beautiful i personally think german man is the funniest character along with and the sheriff while space balls got boring and stupid after a while this one always keeps your interest w o n d e r f u l this was a great film and never gets boring a great cast is in the roles and it is spoofed perfectly and makes so much sense and can be watched again and again you will love this film if you'll only watch it except if you hate comedy or does not think robin hood should be with but this old story gets boring and this movie gives it a great new flavor Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.875167727470398 Review: spoilers this review has been edited due to word limit br br the horror the horror ' marlon brando apocalypse now 1979 and apocalypse now redux 2001 br br the sentence which is as famous as here's looking at you kid ' or are you to me ' or may the force be with you ' or i'll be back ' means a little more than some one liners when it is spoken it lingers in the air with an importance and meaning that does not go unnoticed what might drive some viewers nuts is that they may never find an answer to the horror unless they re watch the film and try to pay close observation to every single frame br br what exactly does this line of dialogue mean the horror spoken of is the reality of war the reality of moral men being so easily corrupted that they turn on their instincts and kill fellow beings without any sign of guilt when capt willard martin sheen stands before the dying col kurtz marlon brando at the end of the film the horror the horror ' is the realization of he has mercilessly killed a man in cold blood as part of his assignment this isn't a typical hollywood ending in most cases a character gains something whether it be emotionally physically mentally or all three but willard both gains and loses he gains the knowledge that he has lost his morals and that is a shocking ending br br apocalypse now' is francis ford coppola's tribute to the artistic side of filmmaking this film is wholly different from the godfather ' it is visually dazzling and an ode to the guilty side of human nature at first it seems realistic and then it becomes strange and then symbolic and by the end original in its own unique perspective of the spiritual side of warfare this is not as much a film about the vietnam war as it is a film about the war within us br br at first it does appear to be another war film captain willard sheen is assigned by an army lieutenant a young harrison ford to assassinate a renegade american colonel named kurtz brando who is hiding out somewhere in vietnam with a of troops who more or less act as his slaves br br willard carries out his mission with extreme prejudice ' heading out on a boat along with four soldiers including the boat captain chief albert hall chef frederic forest and a very young fishburne who later went on to appear as in the br br apocalypse now is in a many ways a modern update of homer's odyssey as our main character willard carries on his journey he meets an array of original and strange characters including lt col robert duvall who has a strange fetish for surfing and a stoned photographer dennis hopper whose lively gestures and mannerisms can be compared to those of the very much lesser jeremy davies in the million dollar hotel one of the worst films i have ever seen davies failed to make any connection with an audience hopper does he is like the poetic vibe between willard and kurtz he is like an going back and forth and speaking in foreign languages in this case he is translating kurtz to willard although i'm not so sure kurtz needs a translation of willard br br many films are lucky enough to have one or two memorable scenes or lines apocalypse now has many descending upon a vietnam village playing wagner's ride of the remains one of the most remembered scenes in all of film history there is to it a brutality to it an ironic tone to it and also a sense of when down on that beach and says i love the smell of napalm in the morning it smells like victory ' we all crack a smile br br i won't lie to you apocalypse now' is a strange film it isn't exactly the easiest thing to analyze the end may some viewers if they don't understand marlon brando's significant speeches but what it all comes down to what really matters is that this film is about the dark nature of the human psyche the horror is the realization of war and its effects not the war itself kurtz says you have a right to kill me but you have no right to judge me ' brando's character kurtz is left to the audience to judge to many naïve viewers he may appear as a crazy whose power got to his head but that isn't what francis ford coppola is trying to get across by fighting in vietnam kurtz has realized just how great he had it and how bad some others had it by walking through devastated villages he eventually comes to realize that we are the naïve ones living our lives in a paradise we are totally naïve to our surroundings and possible until they hit by seeing how unlucky some vietnamese are kurtz realizes just how easily he could be struck by something just how easily he could end up like the people around him and he also realizes that the people who did this are people who have abandoned their morals and left them at the door many people think the horror is one thing it is two for kurtz the horror is the reality of how naïve he was and the reality of the impact upon men and after willard murders kurtz and hears kurtz's dying words he realizes it too he realizes the effects of war to see so many soldiers with no sense of right or wrong makes him realize the horror of what war can do to a man and what it has done to him the horror br br 5 5 stars br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735934734344482 Review: i thought this film was amazing and i laughed so much that i had to see it twice to catch the bits i missed whilst bending over holding my stomach the critic who reviewed this film for this site challenged anyone with an iq over their shoe size to find this film funny well my iq is i challenge this person to question me and then eat his own words this film is brilliant and if the critic above wasn't such a boring idiot he might smile for once in his life and take things as lightly as they're meant br br the musical numbers were so imaginative everyone when watching any film about that period of time will notice men in tights and realise how different it is to today's attire and how funny we would find today's male population if they wore tights day in day out the idea of a song to butch men dancing in tights was so fresh how can anyone not laugh plus also seeing hip hop rappers doing ballet is always hysterical as a dancer also i've done ballet and hip hop and danced with men who've had to do both it still cracks me up each time br br i love this film if anyone hasn't seen it yet don't listen to the critic above watch it and then decide for yourself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485306739807129 Review: robin hood men in tights is worth watching i recently watched it because i've just become a cary elwes fan and this is one of of his lead roles some moments really made me crack up so hard i didn't expect them you know it was so funny even the 2nd time around you'd still fall off your chair the cast is great of course especially robin of himself cary but and the sheriff and little john don't let the name fool you it's big lol and everyone else br br there were some moments of course the film tried to make a comedic scene out of but you don't necessarily laugh at it but ok br br this is the second time cary elwes and patrick stewart appeared in a film together by the way they both worked on lady jane in 1986 and it was fun to see them 7 years later older br br it's definitely worth watching quite hilarious indeed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9919799566268921 Review: like many a child born in the 1980's i grew up on the mel brooks films that weren't necessarily the ones like blazing saddles and history of the world part 1 i saw those of course though not as frequently as now but the ones meant for the whole family spaceballs and this film i knew at the time i wasn't seeing great art but just a campy goofy though always laugh worthy take on robin hood and or adventure movies but calling it a family movie in quotes means that a adults really can enjoy it as much as kids if not more because of the little in jokes and silly and b once a kid sees it when he it as i have a few times it's still as fresh but with some things not quite understood the first time around it's a comedy that is not only filled with jokes at robin hood movies and other movies godfather of course as well as little mentions for other movies of modern times but one that references own movies as well this is a filmmaker who isn't above poking fun at even his own style br br basic story robin hood cary elwes in one of his best turns returns home from the to see things are in peril with king richard gone and so goes forth to his land and to naturally rob the rich to feed the poor along the way he meets dave butts heads with prince john richard lewis and the sheriff and of course still for the love of maid marian this of course is the usual for brooks to let the comedy run off into the scenes and while sometimes a joke may not work or might become stale on a repeat viewing so much of it sticks that it's hard not to chuckle it also helps that a couple of bits are some of the best in any such as the godfather bit dom at his very best own cameo as the lewis and acting turns and an endless slew of quotable lines and a couple of tongue in cheek songs some of it is obvious yes some of it just takes right from the pages of blazing saddles sure but is it a good time for the right crowd definitely and for parents who grew up on the 70's brooks work it is a fantastic way to introduce the young ones to his work through this even the suggestive sex jokes and such are not r rated all in good fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742814302444458 Review: robin hood men in tights 1993 was a much needed parody from mel brooks he has the assignment of spoofing the robin hood legacy and the couple of movie dealing with the mythical honorable thief of english folklore cary elwes stars as robin hood he's looking for a few good men who'll join him in his quest to the evil sheriff of roger and win the fair hand of maid marian robin also has to deal with prince john richard lewis as well tracey ullman co stars as prince john's personal witch who has her eyes on the sheriff br br will robin find his merry men how far will the prince go to throw his weight around in the absence of his father why does the sheriff hate robin so much to find out you'll have to watch robin hood men in tights check out the hilarious cameo by dom de luise who plays the duke of jersey br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900593757629395 Review: cary elwes have to say puts on a better performance then costner did in but anyhow br br have to say this film it just makes me laugh so much mainly because the actors seem really into what their doing and you just sit there and thinking 'what the hell are they but in a very very very very good way the random outbursts of songs were brilliant and well and the musical score used i really really liked great casting and as said before everyone seemed so into their roles br br 10 10 from me defiantly br br unlike some other robin hoods i can speak with an english Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9375026822090149 Review: this is definitely one of the better mel brooks movies along with spaceballs although i will openly admit to not having watched many others at least yet it's very silly and thoroughly funny there are hardly more than a few minutes throughout the entire two hour run time where you aren't entertained almost all of the gags have a great comical effect few of them fall flat i saw this movie right after seeing and reviewing spy hard and comparing these two spoof movies i realize exactly of how high quality this movie really is it's funny from start to finish none of the comedy is overdone or boring the music is marvelous as is the choreography of both dancing and fighting the acting is pretty much what you would normally expect from this type of movie elwes is a great comedian and makes a good robin the plot is typical robin hood more or less everything from the legend is fit into this movie and spoofed if you like mel brooks or you're just a fan of silly humor or you're just dying to watch a good parody of the legend of robin hood this is definitely the film for you the hbo first look special on the film is also worth watching and in that you may want to keep watching throughout the credits too i'd recommend it to any fan of mel brooks movies and to people who enjoy silly humor 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915854930877686 Review: this is a funny film and i like it a lot cary elwes plays robin hood to a tee this is of course the usual good vs evil with robin against the evil sheriff of the humor is sort of in your face stuff for the most part but still works well a comedy for a night when you don't want to have to think much it's well worth a rent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9406517148017883 Review: i remember when i first saw this movie i was babysitting for a friend of my and one of the kids suggested we watch it thinking it was the frankly laughable of they were slipping into the video recorder i was prepared for a few hours of boredom what i got came as a shock a pleasant one i'll admit but still a shock br br now you all know the robin hood legend don't you i shall explain a little robin hood was a saxon criminal money here and there and giving it to people who needed it all the while seducing the beautiful maid marion and the sheriff of and prince john that's the basics now on with the review br br this movie was released in 1993 and is a take off of the whole robin hood legend and a p take of prince of thieves in particular br br loosely following the legend robin of is first encountered in an arabic prison during the third century and together with a as they were called in those days he executes a cunning escape with a br br after escaping robin to find his son a foreign exchange student in england and look out for him this robin vows to do robin swims back to england br br he returns to his home castle to find it being away on the back of the cart by and goes through he revelation that his father dog cat and even the goldfish are all dead desperate for a familiar face he finds the family's loyal blind servant sitting on the toilet with a jazz in the hilarity continues throughout the movie br br as with all robin hood stories robin must thwart the evil plans of prince john and the sheriff of who are wreaking havoc and charging taxes on king kingdom while he's away br br those familiar with the movies mel brooks has previously directed will have some small idea of what to expect after all this is the man responsible for dracula dead and loving it and young frankenstein all the jokes which range from visual gags to wonderful witty comments are in exactly the right places throughout the movie with never more than a minute between laughs br br cary elwes incidentally the only english man to play robin hood in a movie who many of you will know from princess bride brings his cheeky grinning twinkle eyed presence to this movie and does a wonderful job from outlandish heroic posturing to a wickedly sexy glance he really is amazingly funny and the man looks better in tights than i do br br richard lewis is hilarious as the whiny arrogant prince john with the ever changing mole he gets the sissy boy behaviour down to a tee and his american are great all the way through the movie a mole on his face constantly changes position it starts on his left cheek then over to his right cheek then his chin then his forehead before going back to it's original place this is a subtle joke based on the mole on alan rickman when he played the sheriff in prince of thieves br br roger as the sleazy sheriff of is slimy and nasty and has some great lines throughout the film br br there are some faces here you'll be familiar with from other brooks films for instance robert playing the in this film also played the in blazing saddles another film directed by brooks he likes to add subtle references to his earlier films too with several in this film that die hard brooks fans will easily spot those who watched history of the world part 1 will recognise the music to the song in also when patrick stewart arrives and marion mel himself playing utters the line 'it's good to be a one of his lines in history of the world br br the whole cast is wonderfully comedic even those with only a few lines bring a great depth of warmth and humour to them br br what makes this film so wonderfully warm and funny in my own opinion are all the improvised scenes although there was a script of sorts some scenes were completely improvised by the actors themselves such as the scene where tracey ullman for in her bed and he falls through the ceiling landing right where she wanted him which was totally devised and thought out by the two actors br br there are few special effects and those that are there are small but fun moments of camera trickery br br the soundtrack is memorable with some very funny songs and a couple of cheesy love songs you'll be singing in or at least humming it to yourself for weeks br br the rating is pg to which i say bah there is no bad language in the film except in the use of double and one of sh t and violence is minimal in fact i'd go as far as to say non existent apart from a few comedy fight scenes br br a great fun film that adults and children alike will enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8136600255966187 Review: after i've seen this movie i find it hard to understand why so many people seem to hate this movie i'm not saying it belongs in the top 250 of all times but in it's genre it is a great movie i know not many people find it amusing to see how a legendary story like is turned into a comedy many people still seem to believe that some things shouldn't be laughed with they are wrong br br mel brooks has done an excellent job with robin hood men in tights i have seen the original robin hood movies as well but i never had such a good time when watching them as i had with this one it's just one continuation of hilarious moments and parodies on famous people and movies winston the godfather br br i recommend everyone who wants to have a good laugh to watch this movie to those who think robin hood shouldn't be messed with you're wrong but you better don't watch it because you'll probably be offended by it i give this movie an 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840685725212097 Review: fata morgana the 1971 documentary like film by german filmmaker werner herzog filmed over several years in the late 1960s is one of those rare dvds that should be listened to with the commentary turned on it is a visual feast of north african mostly imagery that is timeless you simply could not tell that it was made over thirty five years ago the soundtrack to the film including german classical music mozart and and rock music by blind faith and leonard cohen also lends its timeless quality the narration by three different german german film historian des and wolfgang von sternberg is solid and herzog goes on and on of import to this project himself and film history but the english speaker of the translation james william has a voice that seems downright which lends itself far more perfectly to this project even though much of the text in either language is rather superfluous yes the faux biblical sounds of the mayan creation myth in the film's first part creation is interesting but the text herzog wrote for the remaining two parts paradise and the golden age along with quotes from a german poet herzog names as almost seems a satire of the first somber the film it seems was pieced together during the shooting of several other herzog projects the even dwarfs started small and the documentaries the land of silence and darkness and the flying doctors of east africa but these rejected material only add to the beauty of this film such as aerial scenes of a mating lake from afar that give one an eerie sense one which herzog crows about in his commentary this feel is present right from the film's start of several airplanes landing on a desert runway with their images getting as the heat from the ground rises and increases the waves that mar the images that this film was influential in the films of godfrey is an understatement but whereas is content to just toss images at you herzog has an ability that only american filmmaker terrence malick also has to make a wholly self contained vocabulary out of the juxtaposition of images and words and one dependent upon an emotion first thrust analysis can fail when brought to such endeavors herzog often does not understand even why his art is great the best he does often is wholly unconscious and this is why his contempt for the lowest common denominator pap of hollywood is openly stated on the commentary br br perhaps the best illustration of this comes in a scene that on the commentary herzog tells us followed a severe in it shows the of cattle and herzog describes the unbearable stench yet the viewer can sense this all from the images the of the sun dried portions of animals and the bones yet even in that commentary herzog focuses on the stench not any deeper meaning he is content to let you and interpret what you will into and of his work such as the almost shapes of sand which recalls a scene from ingmar bergman's hour of the wolf where max von sydow runs his hand over ingrid beautiful nude curves but the archetypal image in this film which symbolizes much of herzog's career is of a of a car driving back and forth on the surface of what appears to be a lake it is deep hypnotic elusive supernatural yet real just as herzog the believer who came from a family of militant is but then like everything else it ends Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8918765187263489 Review: well i've watched this movie for over 25 years now and it's still almost as interesting as when i first saw it it is definitely one of the most unique films ever made br br i still think martin sheen got big time in the billing too he dominates the film yet gets lesser billing than marlon brando who only appears in the last 30 minutes of this 2 hours 17 minutes film theatrical version how unfair is that br br sheen is fantastic in here especially his narration which runs throughout it's one of the best if not the best i have ever heard in a movie his voice is just haunting as he relates his thoughts on this incredible nightmare like adventure i never fail to appreciate his work in this movie br br the other thing that strikes me about the film over the years are the number of memorable scenes ones i have never forgotten such as br br sheen losing it in his hotel room in the movie's first scene robert duvall and the totally out of place surfing scenes and then the ensuing attack with wagner's dramatic classical music blaring out of the helicopters the playboy bunny entertaining the troops frederic forrest being freaked out seeing a tiger close up in the jungle the weird scenes on the long ride the appearance of hippie journalist dennis hopper greeting the crew in cambodia and then brando's bizarre character it goes on and on with strange scenes br br that's not to say i enjoyed everything no there are a few very unpleasant scenes such as the one in which an is sliced in half can't watch that anymore an innocent family is slaughtered on a small boat by sheen's young stoned out crew and the crew is a little too goofy at times then there is the huge amount of profanity led by way too many f words br br so there is a lot of good and a lot of bad things in this movie for almost anyone who watches this one thing for sure it is a film you will remember Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.94772869348526 Review: as one other imdb reviewer puts it imagine 2001 a space odyssey in the desert and you wouldn't be far off from a brief of what to expect from this piece of cinema i deeply hesitate to use the word film a lecture on philosophical views on the surrounding existence the before and after that was has been the what is and the what will be this for some maybe a 2001 on sand but they tackle different philosophical viewpoints one about evolution and the future the hope and potential for mankind while fata morgana itself is a somewhat more metaphysical trek i only hope i can convey it effectively enough br br style will not to be liking and those who are not of a perceived hardcore branch of cinematic viewing may and most likely will find this extremely hard going and may not even see it through to its finale after 72 minutes together a montage of footage from the including villages villagers and various other places for a somewhat surrealist ending music of various genres and an almost mythical narration fata morgana is severely slow paced but ultimately hugely rewarding br br opening with a montage of various filmed shots of planes landing for nigh on five minutes you already arrival at the introduction of the film immensely confused and the sense that this will not be like anything you have seen before echoes clear in your mind divided into three sections creation paradise and the golden age fata morgana attempts and succeeds in being able to images of the natural beauty of the desert with the man made instruments that it its three segments are narrated by different persons each specifically to the particular section they are voicing and provide extra emphasis on the long and desert montages br br fata morgana is a film dealing with the existence of man on our earth it looks at the natural beauty the earth was designed for and looking at the potential beauty we have within us more notably shows us our negative contributions to the world in which we live each shot has been purposefully constructed using what can only be described within the context of this film as 'the holy trinity of in pictures words and music each part of these three pieces provides something notably to each shot but when brought together they create something greater than the whole of their parts they create unbridled beauty and deep thought within our minds i will not be able to do this film the justice it deserves with mere words alone perhaps if i had pictures and a score and i do know this will not be appreciated by the masses but this a profound and i will not use the term art film because this is simply just art this is moving art which moves the mind and stirs the soul whether or not is your want is irrelevant because this film is about intelligent design Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9352424144744873 Review: it would be something to try and tell someone what fata morgana is very simply about or maybe it isn't herzog goes to the desert and nearby villages to film assorted landscapes and the locals but this is just the stroke it's a feat that you either surrender yourself to or you don't he gets into the form of the world around him entirely without a story bound only to certain aspects of written poetry as his camera shooting on supposedly discarded film stock wanders like in a pure travelogue one might even jump to that easy conclusion as he puts up these immense landscapes then moving to more rough civilized culture though not the actual 'normal' culture itself and to a point levels too abstract to be able to convey properly here sometimes it takes a while to get along close to a purity through the creation section but a purity in how parts are manipulated either by nature or by broken down machines soon the narration readings from the who by the way does the music for most of his films with the gradual of actually highly stylized shots adds a whole different level to it it's a hybrid film and it's not easy but the rewards are what best comes closest to herzog's idea of ecstatic truth images he's been out for his whole career br br one wonders if the images end up by the time the second section paradise leading along the words spoken or if it's the other way around you're eyes are moving along with the stills and pans and the is close to being religious writing but there's also the music choices how the bizarrely spare singing and low key classical music goes together with leonard cohen and blind faith i think each side ends up the other and it's something that still seems like it shouldn't work perhaps that's the draw to it the chances taken in going through desolate and the smallest run sections of any kind of civilized life in this case the of the desert that make it so fascinating if only for the cinematographic sense it's a marvel too for the casual photography fan because of of technique and some of the strangest images of any herzog film there's pans there's long shots there's hand held while driving by the towns there's a bus dozens of miles away that via seems only a couple there's full on close ups of fire and a man holding a reptile and talking about its radar truly classic gonzo comedy there's people holding still in fake poses and a man and woman playing inane music but most importantly it ends up feeling at least for me natural for the personal nature of the approach br br i'm sure only herzog would know for certain why he made this film as opposed to the simple he was already filming even dwarfs started small and he ended up going through many perils to finish it yet this is what makes fata morgana such an amazing feat it will appeal to one depending on what someone brings to it in actually watching it it's definitely unsettling but there's the temptation to want to see it again very soon after just to experience all of the ideas and realities turned strange vibes yes the word applies here it's one of the truly spectacular art films ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.963180661201477 Review: fata morgana is by far one of the weirdest and most perplexing art films i have ever seen i hesitate to call it a documentary because while is does have elements of of it's images the images themselves are so unusual so so unclear that i wonder whether it was really worth telling this story just so that these images can exist the film basically is the tale of the earth and the creation of the earth shot from the perspective of an outsider be it alien or something otherwise all taking place in the desert the title of the picture relates to the illusion or reflection of images both real and that people in the desert often witness these are also known as br br the film opens with a plane landing followed by the plane landing again and then again and again and again and again and again and again with each plane landing shot the actual architecture of both the location it is landing at and the plane itself begin to slowly into one another and grow less and less real and more and more reflective imagery the imagery in this film only grows more intense and more unusual as the picture continues the narration of the film tells of the creation of the universe as alarming sexual images of sand and landscape move past the camera the shots go further and further into the desert and herzog films whatever he sees and finds the strangest reflections of the world are on display in the distance while herzog meets some of the most pure and collections of outsiders that you are ever likely to see when the leonard cohen soundtrack kicks in you can be sure that you are in the world of a mad man who is in love with the universe br br i cannot say too much more about this film without ruining anything but i will say that it is a sobering experience and there's really nothing like it i love seeing films that are just in classes of their own this film certainly is a good example of how herzog loves to narrative storytelling and documentary film making into an interchangeable form fata morgana unfortunately does it's welcome just a bit but by the time it it's end the images will most likely be burned into your mind forever definitely a must see for those who are obsessed with the nature and the origin of the universe Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686011672019958 Review: one of the most interesting filmmakers of the last 50 years werner herzog has been pushing the boundaries of cinema perhaps more so than any other commercial filmmaker i've been acquainted with herzog for a few decades now and i've never not been impressed by both the man and his work last year i went to see rescue dawn and was somewhat surprised at how relatively mainstream the film was yet couldn't help but imagine herzog taking his actors and crew into the actual jungle to not only make the film but to live it no other filmmaker is as crazed about the purity of the film making process and the subsequent lore from such productions as has been into cinematic legend br br today i sat down to fata morgana a 1969 herzog film that could be described as an allegorical filmic postcard without researching the actual locations i'm assuming it was shot somewhere in africa both coastal and desert a region that could have once been the cradle of infant man infant civilization infant life on earth it is these origins the biblical notion of the garden of eden and the apocalypse that herzog is concerned with as is voiced by the narration throughout the 79 minute run time br br watching i couldn't help but feel i was a passenger on a profound journey in the opening sequence the title is translated as and herzog this translation with multiple of commercial jets landing on an these images are perverted their 3 crushed flat by a long lens piling layers of heat waves and light all on top of one another the effect left me to conclude things are not as they seem br br is divided into 3 very distinct chapters 1 creation 2 paradise and 3 the golden age chapter one opens with countless languid images where bleak barren landscapes scroll by dead animals rot broken of crashed airplanes and abandoned cars slowly in the desert sun the people this landscape are ragged and apparent prisoners of the desert the narration talks of a time before life a time where the canvas of earth was blank and all that existed were the heavens while the narration to a simpler era a portrait of a young boy holding a fox like animal by its throat evokes a chilling depiction of man's cruel ruthless attempt to a dominion over nature br br in the next chapter we are introduced to more of the same yet the images and people are more animated and seem infused with a modicum of life and vitality we listen to a talk about the a monitor lizard has hunting for prey in such a lifeless environment as he holds the squirming monitor its tongue at flies he also describes how difficult it to capture these creatures in the searing 140 degree heat the parallel is duly noted and herzog continues to explore this concept through repeated candid portraits of individuals battered by the sun the desert and the efforts required to exist in this harsh realm he also pushes forward the theme that if not in control man asserts his control over his environment and not always in the most pleasant of ways br br the last chapter takes us out of the blast and into the more familiar herzog territory populated by and absurd behavior no one seems to have a more effective relationship with the of the world than herzog possibly this is where he feels most at home much like errol morris herzog chooses to place his camera in as seemingly objective a position as he can before he lets the film roll the subsequent herzog has with his subject is the result of him being able to continue shooting well beyond the point when most directors would have yelled cut as morris does this extended roll pushes past the on moment the subjects feel obliged to offer and through their discomfort of being pushed into their facade gives way to something real the most humorous portrait in this chapter is of the 2 person band playing an odd like song that herzog throughout this chapter the drummer of the band wears the same goggles as the as does another guy doing a magic trick begging the question what's with the goggles they definitely add some levity to the film but one has to wonder if they hold any deeper meaning or significance or is this just another example of herzog's br br the narration aside herzog utilizes folk and blues music as the experimental soundtrack leonard cohen grabs the most screen time two of his beautifully melancholic songs so long marianne and suzanne perfectly accompany the landscapes adding to the convincing feel that we are truly along for the ride by the end of the journey herzog comes back to one of the many shots that throughout the film the distant framing of a lone vehicle the endless desert engulfed by a water that fills the horizon despite the overall bleakness of the crescendo of the film and the motif leave you with a hopeful spirit belief that against all odds life will and possibly even flourish br br having finished writing this post i referenced to discover that herzog shot it in only weeks after a bloody coup true to his legend herzog and his crew were arrested beaten and imprisoned while imprisoned herzog fell ill with a blood parasite it's truly hard not to love such a hypnotic and austere film as fata morgana knowing the filmmaker was willing to die to get it made only makes you respect it all the more br br http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9427928924560547 Review: fata morgana is an absolute masterpiece it's werner herzog's most unconventional film it doesn't have a plot or story instead of a story we're given a collection of images words and music that work so wonderfully together it's not a documentary either some of the people in this film are directed and given lines to read it has some of the most beautiful and haunting images herzog shoots real and we see cars and people floating around in the middle of the desert who aren't actually there but hundreds of miles away reflected like in a mirror the use of music in this movie is so brilliant from leonard cohen mozart and the third ear band imagine stanley kubrick's 2001 a space odyssey in the desert that's what this movie is like this film is so hypnotic that it has the ability to make you feel as though your spirit has left your body a must see it will change the way you view films rating 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855660796165466 Review: you will be able to tell within the first 30 seconds of this film whether you want to finish watching it the film opens with images of planes landing at an airport one plane after another diving into a filled runway you will be able to accurately guess that this movie is not about a story at first viewing it's even easy to think the opening images are repetitive shots of the same plane the initial drama is in the of your perception which is built on your willingness to experience the film simply as a series of images if after this opening you want to see the movie you will not be bored you may even be mesmerized the movie may be an emotional experience it may be an intellectual experience it may be both judging from the dvd commentary which is essential it was primarily an emotional experience for herzog and at one point he talks explicitly about how the film is a collaboration between filmmaker and viewer there's plenty of room for the viewer to make of this film exactly what he or she wants to make of it take a gamble Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971701979637146 Review: successful films on metaphysical subjects are rare but fata morgana is a good case you can chalk up the large subject to the ambitions of youth but herzog does an amazingly good job the movie's point is to show human beings and even the world from a non human point of view br br the movie is in three parts creation paradise and the golden age the imagery of each is in counterpoint to the voice over although the text of the from the a mayan myth refers to the wasteland the scene goes no further in illustrating the myth it dwells on the waste and on various of destruction fire smoke wrecked vehicles the images from are anything but that and the golden is darkly comic – the highest culture is the strange roadside musical act br br the suggests that mankind is the central object of creation but the movie does everything it can to this notion its mythological framework has no in human historical time there are no human characters to speak of when a boy stands with a dog in an extended shot the initial suggestion is of the boy's point of view by the end it is much more the dog's likewise the lizard is a stronger character than the human who introduces it and the partner barely looks human with his big br br animal stories and nature documentaries always but fata morgana has none of that certainly the look like a female body but the cuts both ways presumably only humans can distinguish easily between their creation and nature and here airplanes and are presented alongside mountains and people and civilization are all part of a broader natural landscape br br in 1979 herzog put a new twist on the idea when he remade nosferatu from the vampire's point of view Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.874483048915863 Review: famed filmmaker werner herzog's fata morgana is breathtakingly unorthodox although characters appear in the film from time to time there is no actual story the film is also not an educational or historical documentary it's a film without an accompanying screenplay br br the film consists of curious background music and a somewhat illogical narrative the combination of which a long string of images from mostly though not exclusively the desert some of the images are wonderfully odd and out of the ordinary the camera captures ghostly images or illusions that and br br this general cinematic trend is punctuated by occasional asides on topics for example in one sequence a man wearing goggles gives us a mini on lizards and in what for me was the most captivating and bizarre sequence a small room contains a man with dark goggles who sings in a voice that is totally distorted by the microphone he's using accompanied by an old lady who plays a tune on an old piano neither the man nor the old lady seems to enjoy what they're doing how br br fata morgana does have an underlying concept one that the wide assortment of strange images and eclectic sounds but that concept is so subtle so opaque that you'll never figure it out without help from this subtle theme the film does indeed make sense without that point of reference however the film can seem tedious and unending a pointless parade of random earthy images and esoteric narrative gibberish br br redundant thematically baffling and cinematically fata morgana will likely either make you swoon with delight or cause you to throw up you'll either on to the film's zen like qualities or be tempted to smash the dvd into a thousand pieces one thing that most viewers will agree on fata morgana is different Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.134124293923378 Review: one of the most entertaining of all silent comedies is short a mad tale of how a intellectual board game could even the most carefully planned central such an comedic subject as chess found an earlier outlet in this delightful short two young men play the game against an artificial background a painted set this is in contrast to earlier lumiere shorts such as or du wherein the human activity was deliberately framed by a natural setting the difference in activities natural feeding baby watering garden artificial chess is possibly significant br br the main contrast in this film is between this background and the placid serene game of chess and the fierce passions this latter causes as accusations of cheating lead to a most the intellectual game becomes a gross physical scrap just as the pretensions of arty filmmakers are forever by the demands of audiences br br what is most amusing about the film is not this descent into slapstick but the way it is filmed its long after the initial joke has been made the way the camera refuses to the fight with anything like attention focusing instead on the set while we catch glimpses of feet and clothing the film's refusal to edit is audacious so that the humour seems to arise from something else other than the fight reflecting our need for physical contact over intellectual our to let go br br what is especially brilliant is the denouement as these upper class are caught by the who picks them up like two as if he is about to box their ears if masters can't be expected to keep their place with than somebody's going to have to do it for them Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7263655066490173 Review: this as the first of the ma and pa kettle flicks marjorie main ma steals the show in anything she does funny to see ida moore as emily the daffy old lady on the train god she was always old she was in desk set and alfred hitchcock presents their new house is also a co star here its the house of the future with some really cool inventions that pa doesn't care for love the painting gag keep an eye out for tom he starred in nanny the professor unfortunately he died real young oddly enough his last role was on the series death cruise weird directed by charles who not only directed several of the kettle films he also did a bunch of the abbott and costello flicks so he must have known a thing or two about comedy fun story plain simple humor even the release date was april day 1949 the story starts out by showing us what backward and country folk they are the neighbors are even native americans but as the story progresses we have sympathy and respect for them Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3662790358066559 Review: from all of the vietnam war movies this is probably the most frightening and disturbing and that is really saying a lot with so many spectacular ones that have come out it has this freakish feel to it everything is so chaotic in the movie it scares you it is not like it shows a lot of different things compared to the other vietnam war movies what does push to such a high level is the br br the directing was spectacular here francis ford coppola shows of his talent in his last epic movie unlike other directors he makes you feel as if you are in the war most others just display and show you the horrors of war coppola though makes you feel confused shocked and scared these feelings of war are usually told to us from a movie or story this is something that i have only experienced very few times while watching a film the writing was of course amazing too it brought you write into the middle of the movie it never made me bored and this movie is three hours the cinematography goes hand in hand with the directing which very much added to the freakish experience of watching this film showing all the chaos around you even when everything seems calm br br the acting was bone chilling just look at marlon brando also giving his last great performance playing a deluded out of whack colonel when ever i think of a crazy gone made soldier i think marlon brando in now with brando n this film you don't want to look into his eyes like the movie he was freakish to me this performance is as memorable as the one he gave in the godfather martin sheen gave a very deep performance and probably the best one of his career making you see everything through his eyes all the craziness he is experiencing and yet wanting him to get to his goal it is just a wonder why these two did not get oscar nominations robert duvall was able to show part of that craziness with his ludicrous battle among those playing music to tell the enemy he is coming also duvall's character asking one of the soldiers to surf in the middle of a battle was just shocking but believable other great supporting performances were given by a young laurence fishburne sam bottoms and frederic forest who all summed up the attitudes of many of the soldiers at that time without becoming a cliché also for once cameos were put into good use having dennis hopper and harrison ford who i both love br br i would definitely recommend people to watch this movie it has a message and everyone involved in the making of it is at their best there is nothing more i could ask of this movie with its great acting directing writing cinematography and great ending watch and you will see why it lives up to its title now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724004864692688 Review: 'the is one of those films which are so perfect you really struggle to find something not to like about them written by ronald himself a former dresser to the legendary donald it sparkles with energy and true love of life behind the br br as the overbearing actor and main focus of the play albert finney is a joy to watch whether complaining about the lack of a storm during the winds ' bit of or chatting to his faithful stage manager madge eileen atkins good as ever about the old times as norman his camp dresser tom courtenay gives a fabulous performance around at the and call of collecting a bottle to go at the pub or the former fool mr davenport scott often mentioned but never seen br br in an engaging support cast there's edward fox as a typical arrogant second lead walker as her west as the replacement fool and many others br br this film has great energy bringing with it some of the of its stage origins it is true but being so well acted you don't notice very well done indeed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806801080703735 Review: the ma pa kettle characters were highly popular and controversial the films that featured their brood paved the way for television sitcoms that came after it and sought to emulate its winning formula one obvious reference is 'the beverly hillbillies ' where the new home was bought with oil money not having been won in a contest you could even say the 1980s sitcom borrows its idea of backwards rural characters from this series still i wonder if betty macdonald the washington based author who created these characters didn't do more harm than good her portrayal of hillbilly characters makes them the butt of many jokes in terms of their alleged and laziness the real life family that macdonald based the upon successfully sued claiming they had been ridiculed and humiliated with these less than flattering references sure it's comedy and the situations bring us a great many laughs and fun moments and political correctness as we know it today did not exist in the 1940s and 1950s but i think macdonald could've still written these characters more and universal international could've had its scriptwriters show them on screen with more dignity there's such a thing as good taste the more realistic moments are when the oldest son tom is ashamed of his rural heritage but learns to accept his parents and siblings for who they are for their part the have to realize that they don't exactly fit into a modern world that's not a joke that's a sober truth Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7863456606864929 Review: the further adventures of ma and pa kettle almost seamlessly picks up where the egg and i left off for the first solo adventure of the a new writing team and director is introduced leonard associate producer of the egg and i was producer of the further adventures of ma and pa kettle with many of the characters played by the same actors and actresses the focus from the to the works very well there is a reference to ma beating hicks for first prize at the fair for her an import scene in the egg and i the prize money from the contest was to be used to send tom kettle to college in this movie tom is returning home as a college graduate br br there are two plots intertwined in this movie one is the comedy of the simple mountain family moving into a state of the art modern house the other is a light morality play on how environment affects children as they grow up br br pa kettle percy wanted a free tobacco for entering a contest and ended up winning a house his disappointment at not getting the free tobacco is played for laughs quite a bit when pa plays with dynamite he is totally oblivious to the explosion never in the scene as the debris from the explosion fell around him he played the part to perfection in his autobiography jack benny mentioned how impressed he was with percy deadpan delivery took that comedic device to a high level of perfection br br ma marjorie main and pa move into the new house with modern that confuse ma and pa almost as much as they help them ma far more quickly than pa included with the modern is a television a very new household item in 1949 moving walls hidden beds and plumbing are used as comic props but the attention is on ma and pa never the props themselves br br tom kettle richard long meets kim parker meg randall a magazine writer who feels that and environment are essential for children to realize success as adults tom is a bright self made man who contradicts the theory that success can only come from a pristine environment this subject is briefly discussed in a couple of scenes but left to it was also the only serious discussion in this otherwise whimsical movie br br seeing the moving out of their run down old house to move to a new house would almost be a disaster if it were not for the characters staying true to themselves ma was the practical one just as she had been in the the egg and i pa was the fish out of water that provided the best comedy he never felt at home in the new house but the actual location of a comfortable bed would never be of concern to him Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8318692445755005 Review: there is a need for this kind of entertainment in our modern world you can watch ma and pa with adults with your family kids any age or just by yourself like me they are gentle but gentle is so refreshing in a society of kids killing kids a horrible war inappropriate prime time television and poverty we don't even get a hint of where all of those children came from give me modern plumbing and i'll gladly become a kettle humor does not require offensive language it is hard to follow conversations in shows where every other word is relax take your shoes off and climb in your with a good old fashioned glass of and just breathe easy watching ma sweeping the chickens off the table at lunch time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188425540924072 Review: the film begins with a cranky old broadway producer exceptionally well played by veteran character actor richard being driven by a man hoping to sell him a story for an upcoming play however there is a bad storm and their car becomes stuck in the mud and so they are forced to look for some place to spend the night fortunately there's a mansion nearby though it seems pretty odd that the people inside know the writer and he says he didn't realize this was the home of a man he knew and despised however while this seems like bad and contrived writing it is not as this is all part of an elaborate ruse by the writer to have a group of actors in the home act out his plot however part way through the ruse the producer and his assistant figure out that the murder mystery taking place in the home is fake and think the whole affair is pretty funny what no one realizes though is that an escaped maniac is loose and he is about to enter this contrived little plot making for some wonderful twists and turns so when it seems that there is a real murder the actors are truly terrified while and his sidekick are convinced it's all a hoax while i have explained some of the plot there are many more aspects of the film you'll just have to figure out yourself and it's surely to keep you entertained and guessing br br considering that this is a b movie in the public domain i certainly did not have very high hopes for this little film however i was thrilled when the film turned out to be a much better than average flick with a very interesting and novel twist on the old clichéd plot about a dark and stormy night spent in a mansion plus while the plotting of the film was very good the dialog was even better with lots of sparkling wit and a nice light hearted pace full of pleasant surprises and well worth your time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8051918148994446 Review: i have this movie on a collection of inexpensive b movies it's not restored in fact the audio was difficult to discern for the first few minutes br br at first it seemed like a typical haunted house film and feels very much like the of clue murder by death house on haunted hill etc br br about a half hour into the film the storyline takes a really interesting twist and it goes from being a cliché melodrama to something entirely different and far more entertaining than i had initially thought br br check it out it's a great deal of fun even if the long clips and wider shots and near lack of music score make it feel a bit creaky by today's standards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365192651748657 Review: one of the genres that during the decade of the 30s was the variation of crime fiction known as the murder mystery as the addition of sound to films helped to make a more faithful translation to film of what the audiences experienced in the original plays and since horror films were very popular in those years by enhancing the horror elements of the plots the murder mystery films experienced a popularity almost equal to what it enjoyed in the previous decade in which the first movies of the genre were produced aspiring playwright charles saw in this renewed interest in murder mysteries a chance to make a name for himself after warner bros picked his three act play the wax works to create the 1933 horror film mystery of the wax museum joined independent filmmaker frank r to keep making films and the ghost walks was one of his best br br in the ghost walks john plays a young playwright who wants to impress a famous broadway producer named herman wood richard with his new play takes wood and his assistant homer johnny arthur to his country house for a reading of his play but his car ends up stuck in the mud during a terrible storm the three men ask for refugee in an old mansion which happens to be property of one of old acquaintances inside the house wood and homer witnesses the strange relationship between and the house owners however this is all a plan conceived to impress wood everyone in the house is an actor playing a role in his murder mystery unfortunately the murder committed is done for real and while wood and homer think it's all fake after discovering original plan the cast knows that someone inside the house is a real murderer br br as expected charles screenplay for the ghost walks features the classic elements of the murder mystery stories of its time as we have the stormy night at an old dark house as setting the obligatory group of suspects and the touch of comedy however what's interesting here is how makes the film a real spoof on the genre with the many twists he puts in his story to play with the clichés of murder mystery plays the dialogs are excellent full of wit and lighthearted charm and while the plot certainly loses a lot of steam by the end it follows the murder mystery routine anyways it never fails to be interesting and entertaining thanks to its smart twists and specially its quirky characters interestingly there's an obvious gay subtext that while stereotypical it's never and it's genuinely funny at times br br by 1934 director frank r was already an experienced in the poverty row side of the film industry but his partnership with writer charles would give him a couple of his most interesting movies and the ghost walks was one of them while obviously done on a shoestring budget and the typical production values of independent films of its time manages to take advantage of his set and makes an atmospheric movie that fits nicely the mood and tone of the story the pacing is a little too slow at times but knew that the power of his film was on script and makes the most of it letting his cast to make the most of their characters with excellent results certainly the execution is a bit typical and unoriginal but makes an effective albeit restrained work in this film br br as written above the screenplay is filled with great lines that make the quirky characters shine and fortunately most of the cast play with this to their advantage veteran character actor richard is remarkably funny as cranky producer herman wood adding a lot of charm to his character specially in his scenes with johnny arthur who plays the flamboyant secretary homer arthur is the one who gets the most best scenes and he gives and hilarious performance as the cowardly yet witty assistant john is just effective as nothing amazing but nothing really bad and the same could be said about june as gloria shaw the obligatory love interest whom is just fine however donald is really enjoyable as the malicious terry shaw and it's a shame he didn't get more screen time br br as usual with frank r films the low budget hurts the film badly as while makes the best he can the film still feels kind of plain at times however the main problem is problem the very slow pace it has as even when the film is filled with moments of witty dialogs it moves at a pace so slow that can become boring and tedious for moments it also must be said that while effective in their roles and are pretty dull and average when compared to arthur and and one wishes the movie had been more focused on the comedic pair they make than on the main couple finally as written above the ending is kind of weak and not up to the high standard of the first and middle parts although credit must go to for keeping creative plot twists appearing until the very end br br one could say that charles is an unsung hero of the murder mystery genre as among the many horror and mystery films that came out the b movie studios nicknamed as the poverty row the ghost walks is easily among the best previous film the bat despite its shortcomings and even when it's definitely not a masterpiece of the genre it's a nice way to spend a night enjoying the way it pokes fun at its own origin as a murder mystery play a very recommended film if you like the genre 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9965673685073853 Review: on their way to a country house to hear a new play being read a theatrical producer his secretary and the playwright end up stuck in the mud they make their way to a nearby house only to end up at the home of the fiance if you can't guess that murder and mayhem are about to take place then you haven't been paying attention br br this is a a good entry in the old dark house genre not only does it have a good mystery you also have some very funny one liners wandering through it the cast is across the board excellent and they're more than willing to have a good time with what is good material br br i would love to say that this is one of the best of the genre it should have been but for me something happened on the way that made me down grade the rating to only seven out of ten i can't tell you what it is not for certain anyway perhaps its the sense that i knew where it was going almost from the outset or perhaps its something else i'm not sure what but there was something that i couldn't shake that made me like this film despite wanting to love it it just missed being great and somehow fell short br br that said i do suggest you see it it is after all a very witty film that entertains fully despite just missing being great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9398611187934875 Review: the ghost walks is a nifty little mystery with a great twist snappy dialog and best of all a played to the hilt by character actor johnny arthur which never or his character mr arthur is great in his role of homer bringing great comic relief as the secretary of the broadway producer herman wood played by another great character actor richard br br they play off of each other superbly br br although the acceptable words of the time sissy and cream puff are used to describe the character of homer it is never mean spirited or meant as and are not spoken by the manly males of the film but by his employer who fires and him every other scene and who displays an almost exasperated affection for his devoted employee br br there is a great scene where homer tells his boss that he has devoted the best years of his life to him and has been everything but a mother to him br br the mystery angle of the film is very entertaining and the twist at the end might just leave you in stitches br br for a low budget poverty row picture this film has superb set decoration and great costuming br br director frank ably handles his cast and this film holds together much better than some of his other low budget mystery attempts but he had a great script to work with and some wonderful actors to carry it through br br this film is a must see for devotees of poverty row films old dark house mysteries they actually managed to work in the lines it was a dark and stormy night and it has the added bonus of being an early representation of a gay character in film where nothing bad happens to them in the end br br this movie is available for download in the public domain film section of the internet archive at archive org Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8962414264678955 Review: both jackie and candice are terrific in this movie they are well suited to their roles and have several chances to shine in particular the way candice the words puerto rican is very funny as she is being kind as she can be but condescending at the same time i had seen the original of this movie called old acquaintance starring bette davis and miriam hopkins they allegedly did not get along so because the movie is about female friendship that might have been a problem here the actresses clearly admire and respect each other hart and meg ryan have supporting parts and are both excellent in particular who never got many decent parts in movies as far as i am concerned george cukor did not make another movie after this so this was a good one to go out on Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42827290296554565 Review: gosh i am learning pretty fast that sometimes when you see a film as a youngster and then again 20 years later you gain a different view primarily because in 20 years you learn more for example i had no idea who george cukor was how great of a director he was and how much of that made this film fly all i can say is i really liked this film for it touched on an area that my life lifelong friendship between two women can that ever exist well in certain doses yes and this film let out in a bit on how br br being a youngster with not a lot of life experience at the first time i saw this so i focused more on the rich and famous part between the two at the time i had no idea there was a difference and what would happen to two women who discovered there was and how that would effect their friendship through their men their career the decades that defined them and coming to realize one thing remained stronger than anything else their friendship and knowing each other more than anyone else could have br br then i got older studied film a bit and watched this film again with my best friend from high school we do understand the and angle and we are still the best of friends but this film is not a cinematic masterpiece it can be seen as a bit campy at times a little over the top at points kinda on a and level to me and honestly i can identify with the teddy bear scene for we do share a bear that means a lot more than a stuffed fun toy through our trials and tribulations with men careers et al so its not as over the top as it seems as many already said seeing meg ryan and matt and rambo and david are great in this 1981 piece this is a nice chick flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969458818435669 Review: after the success of the first two films in 1972 and 1974 respectively francis ford coppola on an ambitious attempt to bring home the reality of the war in vietnam which had concluded with the fall of to the in the plot was loosely based on the book of darkness ' a story by joseph conrad about kurtz a trading company agent in the african jungle who has acquired mysterious powers over the retains much of this including such details as the severed heads outside kurtz's headquarters and his final words the the br br in the film sheen plays an army captain given the mission to penetrate into cambodia and eliminate with extreme prejudice a decorated officer who has become an embarrassment to the on his journey up the river to the camp he experiences the of the us forces high on dope or drunk with br br although as a result of cuts forced on coppola the film was accused of when first released it was by the most serious attempt to get to grips with the experience of vietnam and a victorious of the war film in 1980 the film won an oscar for best cinematography and best br br apocalypse now was re released in 2001 with fifty minutes as a result the motion picture can now be seen as the epic masterpiece it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726396203041077 Review: recently i saw this movie again after 25 years in the original there is a scene in the bathroom of an airplane during the landing between jacqueline character and michael character the rented version did not have this scene in it did i imagine this br br or is this part of the clean up of movies where some are altered to portions some people think are not appropriate br br i love this movie it is exactly like the friendship between a friend and i and we've been friends for 25 years and saw it together her husband thought it was us as well br br thank you joan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9147937297821045 Review: i loved this film because of the dialog and superb acting by candace and jacqueline however i never knew until now watching a bette david marathon on tnt that this film is a remake of a 1943 bette davis classic called old acquaintance bette co stars with miriam hopkins who she was in a terrible feud with during the making of the movie because bette had had an affair with husband who directed her in a film before they made old acquaintance br br anyway both are worth every minute spent watching i highly recommend this film if you like a lot of dialog and drama it's a study in the psychology of women and their relationships with each other in my opinion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95968097448349 Review: i finally received my dvd today viewed it and i'm pleased to announce this is the original theatrical version of the film as you may have read in previous reviews of rich and famous that the edited for tv version of the film that somehow made it onto vhs sometime in the late 90's but now wb has corrected the error and released it on dvd complete with the airplane restroom scene matt bare butt and the scene in the hotel room where liz jacqueline bisset calls merry candice bergen a c t it's all there and looks better than ever a crisp clear digital transfer widescreen and special features that include original theatrical trailer and a vintage 1981 featurette called on location with rich and famous with cast and director interviews if you love this film as i do you won't be disappointed with purchasing this dvd glad to finally have this on well worth the wait thank you warner bros Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785023927688599 Review: george known as a director of women couldn't have hoped for two more talented and beautiful women for his last film itself a remake of bette davis' campy old acquaintance written by john van this film is definitely dated but still delightful br br bergen and bisset sparkle as best friends who compete at everything but manage to remain friends liz hamilton bisset is a serious writer intellectual and elegant she meets her lifelong best friend merry noel at an exclusive girls school and they begin a lifetime of not always friendly competition later in their lives when liz is a promising but blocked writer of serious fiction merry decides to try her hand at writing which her pal because of casual approach to the craft she herself takes perhaps a little too seriously br br much to chagrin trashy novels hit pay dirt and ultimately her old friend liz is judging her novel for the national book award bergen steals the show as the haughty writer of steamy who schemes to bring together the broken pieces of her life in conjunction with her final literary triumph but alas things are never that simple br br the supporting cast includes david whom you might remember as the tragic quentin collins from dark shadows hart and of course a deliciously young and meg ryan in her first film role since leaving the soaps br br rich and famous is campy witty and wise it culminates in a new years fiasco that stresses the enduring nature of true friendship and i never let a year go by without watching it on new years eve watch it and you'll see why Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829568862915039 Review: george cukor is and always will be one of my favorites the unsung hero of his generation nobody mentions cukor in the same breath as john ford howard hawks william or billy wilder and yet look at his filmography from sparkling comedies the philadelphia story adam's holiday psycho melodramas a double life a great semi western in pink tights not to mention my fair lady or travels with my aunt he was at the service of his actors he never put himself in front of the camera i feel a certain tenderness watching rich and famous flashes of the old master still very much in evidence candice bergen gives us for the first time in her career glimpses of the wonderful comedian she was about to become jacqueline bisset is a throwback to the days of greer garson and loretta young and hart steps in teasing us promising something spectacular that will eventually in 1989 with apartment zero meg ryan as daughter is already meg ryan as tired as the formula is it remains a cukor film and for what i gather one of favorite movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8060570359230042 Review: the year 1950 saw two very different and interesting westerns 'the by henry king and by john ford 'the was historically notable as it clearly influenced 1951 and later revisionist westerns br br however i personally find superior to it's contemporary counterpart ford's minor masterpiece isn't much about storytelling it should be conceived more as a poem describing of old west although optimistic and warm at heart we are deserved from naivety because it's completely free from pretentious frontier scenery is well used as it supports the poetic narrative perfectly add naturalistic camera work and we are transported among the mormon to witness western folklore told in cinematic means Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296197891235352 Review: the performances by the male leads make this long hard journey west interesting throughout the soundtrack by the sons of the pioneers is one of the most beautiful i have every heard the journey itself is somewhat episodic and joanne is badly miscast overall this is a very heartwarming and heartfelt western Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9280436635017395 Review: what can you say about a short little film filled with secondary actors and no stars with absolutely no bad performances not one poorly delivered line of dialog and with the cold violence on one hand being balanced by the warm heart of the protagonists in the story br br it's a jewel a diamond a little valuable gem of a western that evokes the spirit and legend of the american west a west not settled by grand heroes like hickock or cody or masterson or earp but by the spread of the everyday man and woman farmers and ranch hands and miners and whores and and entertainers of the day some looking for riches some for peace and quiet some for religious freedom br br it is perhaps a very spiritual story though not promoting any particular religion for even the non mormon cowboys portrayed by ben johnson and harry carey jr act in kind and noble ways toward everybody in the story regardless of religious and beliefs and go out of their way to promote tolerance and charity when the wagon train comes upon the stranded medicine show people and in true biblical fashion like david and or samson and the they are the guardian angels sent to the wagon train who eventually have to go head to head with the evil clan them to the serpent in the garden of eden and what it is they have to do afterward it's a sweet tale of the west that hits every target john ford takes aim at br br nowadays i have a western santa claus whose red outfit is covered with a coat whose red cap is replaced by a brown who carries a bag of presents and a of rope to my santa i added a winchester rifle with a to put on one of his shoulders and a revolver to tuck into his when people at the office ask why my santa has to carry guns i simply reply snakes after all isn't the spirit of the christmas season one where everybody should get what they deserve br br fifty five years later especially post 911 the philosophies and attributes demonstrated by the characters and story of this movie are still as relevant today as they were back then Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9490028023719788 Review: i first saw this movie on tv back in 1959 when i was eight years old i knew nothing of westerns then but recognized ben johnson from the movie mighty joe young what attracted me to wagon master were the great songs sung by the sons of the pioneers c cooper who produced the movie was the first to commission original music to fit the mood of a specific scene and so created the modern movie soundtrack cooper hired max steiner to create the mood for his classic creation king kong steiner would later win an oscar for the theme for gone with the wind ' cooper was also the producer of mighty joe young if you remember music was important to the big ape which would only respond to the sound of stephan foster's beautiful dreamer in 1947 cooper would partner with john ford who directed wagon master of all of ford's famous westerns this one is my favorite which features his brother francis and a sullen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956644594669342 Review: most of us kids growing up in the 40's or 50's were western buffs but this was one that had escaped me until seeing on the movies for men channel today i loved the film's story cinematography as well as the superb casting of ben johnson and harry carey jr in the lead roles along with the ever dependable ward bond apparently this movie was the inspiration for the later television series which featured bond once again as the boss of the wagon trains heading west johnson steals the film with his horse riding skills and it's nice to see an actor doing his own stunts like ben does in this movie other include the lovely joanne as denver and an early non speaking role for james who later became famous for his marshal matt dillon role in ' if you like films of this genre you can't fail to like this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9123986959457397 Review: this movie changed the art of film making telling a complex story in a powerful new way the film mixes brutal realism with fantasy a modern war with strange scenes full of smoke the film uses music not as a score laid in later but as a practical part of the scene playing from speakers radios etc coppola uses a classic piece of literature as inspiration taking scenes and characters and putting them into entirely different surroundings that is a tricky and brave thing to do then he takes a superstar brando pays him a fortune and films him so that you can barely see his face the pure guts that such a move requires is astounding and it works beautifully this movie belongs in the top ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855450987815857 Review: for my money probably the best film or at least the most purely cinematic film director ford ever made the dialog is swift clipped to the point l the story starts at the very beginning and only ends with the final credits ford uses a relatively small cast but directs them and photographs them with a verve and a sweep of epic proportions realistic warmly amusing brilliantly acted hard to believe couldn't become a leading man after this with the best photography and editing in any american black and white film owes an awful lot to sergei eisenstein's editing technique but never as coolly detached or as eisenstein could frequently get and a great musical score a magnificent panorama of an important and poorly understood episode in american history br br one little quibble it's not clear why the film involves the mormons who as far as i know were never the the and were this confusion leaves a slightly bitter after taste br br however the rest of the film is such a feast this is easy to ignore in all other ways a true masterpiece of american cinema that needs to be revived and looked at again and again and again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9476588368415833 Review: this small john ford western with no but a cast of character actors is one of his masterpieces it has a documentary like feel to it as it traces the journey west of a party of mormons and it may be the most authentic looking of all ford's films it's on par with the sun shines bright which he made a couple of years later br br there is a plot of sorts a group of bank robbers join the wagon train at one point but the film's dramatic highlights are almost incidental the splendid performances of ford's stock company ben johnson harry carey jr ward bond jane etc adds considerably to the film's authenticity while the nearest the film gets to a full bodied star performance is joanne denver was a much finer actress than she was ever given credit for as were bond and johnson who at least was finally awarded with the recognition of an oscar for his work in the last picture show as he said himself 'it couldn't have happened to a nicer add bert superb location photography and you have a genuine piece of americana that couldn't have some from anyone other than ford this is a film that truly honors america's pioneers and is full of sentiment and feeling Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9292610883712769 Review: by 1950 john ford had already fully developed the ideas and motifs that would form the core of his most successful westerns always present for example is a strong sense of community most poignantly captured in the family of 'the grapes of wrath 1940 ' within these communities even amid ford's themes of racism and the pioneer spirit there's always room for the smaller human interactions the minor friendships and romances that make life worth living master 1950 ' came after ford had released the first two films in his cavalry trilogy – 1948 ' and wore a yellow ribbon 1949 ' – and it covers similar territory only without the military perspective and more the strong lead of john wayne ben johnson and harry cary jr are fine actors but they feel as though they should be playing second fiddle to somebody and ward bond's cursing mormon elder while potentially a candidate for such a role isn't given quite enough focus to fit the bill br br in master ' ford seems so comfortable with his tried and tested western formula that any character development is largely glossed over ben johnson's romance with joanne is treated as an obligation more than anything else and harry cary charming of a mormon girl is so perfunctory as to be almost nonexistent in the final film leaving one to ponder the survival of deleted scenes only in charles charismatic and shamelessly villainous uncle does ford try some different and it works even with his being surrounded by a troop of hammy slack jawed where ford does succeed is in the of three distinct races of americans – the values the horse traders the eccentric travelling – into a cohesive community of pioneers looking towards a bright future this apparent harmony is thrown into by the arrival of uncle gun toting outlaws who exploit the of the western frontier but ultimately lose out to the noble cowboys who only ever drew on snakes br br ford reportedly considered wagon master among the favourite of his films and perhaps this has something to do with the absence of big names like john wayne or henry fonda armed only with his stock selection of usual players ford is able to generate a sense of community by avoiding placing focus on any one character though most of the still remain completely anonymous despite being undoubtedly well made i can't help feeling that this film only does well what other ford pictures did even better the terrific majesty of the the western frontier was presented more beautifully in wore a yellow the romances and friendly among community members took greater prominence in the early relations with native americans only hinted at here were more thoroughly examined in 'the searchers 1956 ' the bold pioneering spirit of the early settlers was explored more albeit by henry and george marshall in 'how the west was won 1962 ' is pure john ford but it isn't a landmark Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9536617398262024 Review: i don't think i really have any spoilers in here but since i do describe a couple of funny scenes i'll check the box saying contain just to be on the safe side now br br i hardly know where to start by now you know the basic outline of the story horse traders travis ben johnson and sandy harry carey jr take the job of guiding a mormon wagon train west to their and along the way encounter a variety of trials and interesting characters most notably the outlaw family br br anyone can enjoy this movie you don't have to be a fan of westerns to like this one for one thing johnson and carey are two of the most quickly likable characters you'll see in any movie carey in particular is animated and outgoing almost like a big kid while johnson is a little and wiser kind of like an older brother figure i get a kick out of the scene where they sell the sheriff one of their for ten dollars then inform him that the horse has some you might say failings travis sandy who lets loose with a shrill whistle sending the sheriff's new horse off on a wild fit with him in the saddle the look on his face as the horse finally dumps him and away is priceless br br pay attention to the music even if you never thought you'd be a fan of the sons of the pioneers listen to shadows in the dust as the wagon train is shown in motion with some of the people walking along between the wagons it's a truly beautiful song too bad only half a minute or so of it is in the movie i want to hear the whole thing sometime br br one thing that impressed me greatly about this movie is that much of it must have been almost as hard to make as the real situation it portrays teams of six horses pulling wagons up steep mountain trails straining to make the top this was no simple and easy film it must have been risky for the actors the stunt people and the animals as well rivers too this movie has plenty of authentic looking action involving the movement of the wagon train it should be mentioned that both harry carey jr and ben johnson were extremely competent riders both with many experience riding and doing all manner of cowboy type things carey grew up on a ranch where his family employed many indians and in fact he learned to speak before he learned to speak english no cowboys in this movie travis and sandy were the real thing through and through br br watch for the scene when miss denver throws out the pan of water from her wagon hitting horse in the face the horse starts eventually throwing him off it watch the look on face when denver tells travis 'i'm sorry you fell off your horse ' another favorite scene of mine is when harry carey jr sandy gets into a bit of a with one of the mormons they're working back to back getting their gear ready and after sandy gets disgusted with the other fellow the two of them get into a rear end bumping match that quickly turns into a rolling around on the ground fist fight even after the elder ward bond stands them up and separates them the two combatants continue trying to get at each other the mormon named in the film gets one final kick in at sandy so high it hits his shoulder it's a really funny scene from start to finish br br i don't know what else i can say about this movie other than that it has a good story very engaging characters beautiful scenery and plenty of action balanced with humor and a bit of drama oh it has been at least in the version i saw not the most beautiful color film you'll ever see but i think i prefer it to black and white i give this one a ten and i don't give out many one of my favorite movies without a doubt and judging by the other comments i have plenty of company in that assessment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723725914955139 Review: this film has to be as near to perfect a film as john ford made the film is magic a masterpiece the reason ford was well ford if you want to know why ford was great this one explains it br br the photography of course is superb black and white as black and white should be wonderful shots not an over the shoulder conversation in it pure ford great moments big and little the famous ripped pants of ward bond apparently two dogs kept invading the set and fighting so ford wanted to use them in the fighting scene but instead of fighting one dog ran away and the other attacked ward bond and ripped his pants which caused ford no end of a whole scene around a rope the way ben johnson burn then his rope wonderful foreshadowing and anticipation of the final harry naive courting of the usual ford line about being scared and not showing it bond's horse accidentally falling in him and its left in the film johnson and bond are fantastic in that scene lord help any ford actor who does not stay in character while the camera is rolling even when a horse falls on top of you br br a couple of very sweet romances not on the whole focus two very likable leads not to mention for the girls the number of times the cameras focus on ben johnson's rather delightful br br lots of old time getting lines and roles cliff frank some wonderful character studies mostly of faces staring all the villains and main stars a set of villains to rival any group in any western br br many many shots of faces groups children women small things happening in the background ford seems to love images of women in allowing the moment as wagons cross rivers and the camera lingers br br this is probably not a western as much as an artist's picture that happens to be set in the west br br lucky the film was made in 1950 because it is impossible to imagine such a film could be ever made again but then it is such a work of art that it would be a to attempt it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7727017402648926 Review: this film is about two horse traders who agree to escort a small group of mormons across the desert along the way they encounter a murderous family of thugs who menace the peaceful folks and put their in jeopardy br br wagon master is what i would term a little john ford film as it obviously did not have the budget or scope of some of his other westerns in particular this film lacks the big name stars like john wayne but allows some of the usual supporting characters to take center stage long time ford stock character actors ben johnson harry carey jr and ward bond have been elevated to starring roles and perhaps the one who came of as the lead was probably johnson though the other two got nearly as much screen time and focus this is not a bad thing as the film worked just fine without the big star and is well worth seeing br br now this isn't to say i loved the movie it was very good but certainly not perfect in particular as far as the music goes you'll probably either love it or hate it i found the sons of the music a bit schmaltzy at times it did evoke a nice mood but seemed to occasionally dominate the scenes i think a little would have worked much better plus with their incessant singing in the background i kept expecting roy rogers to pop out at any moment another minor problem is that the plot was amazingly simple and the ending was pretty much a conclusion br br however and i am glad to say there is a despite this being rather formulaic and sentimental the film still worked well this was primarily due to john ford's nice as usual direction as well as ben johnson's exceptional performance he was able to provide an excellent anchor for the film another plus for me is that i saw this in the same week as brigham young another film about the mormon while brigham young was a bit silly and overly saintly in its portrayals here the mormons were less perfect and more like real people with foibles and personalities oh and speaking of brigham young it seems as if jane was the girl for mormon themed films during this era as she was a major supporting character in both films considering that she died in brigham young and it was set about 20 years before wagon master this is some stunt br br also if you'd like to catch a glimpse of the famous jim he's in a tiny role where he plays the indian dancing next to jane around the camp fire Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.924830973148346 Review: wagon master 1950 dir john ford br br production pictures rko radio pictures br br john ford brings the stock company out into the utah desert to film a western and comes out with this minor classic no john wayne no conflicted anti heroes no psychological exploration no fireworks just a gem of a picture br br this ensemble piece stars ben johnson as travis and harry carey jr sandy they're horse traders who come into town to do some business just as a group of mormons led by ward bond are being shown the exit the group is about to embark on a trek to their own but they know the odds and the harsh terrain are against them so they hire travis and sandy as wagon masters for their trip along the way they run into and take along a traveling medicine salesman and his two female cohorts alan as the doctor recalling his appearance in my darling and joanne as his daughter tension is added when the murderous gang comes upon the wagon train and there is also an atypical for hollywood meeting with the br br most of the story and humor is driven by the clash of ideals cultures first between travis and sandy and the mormons between ward bond himself he's constantly trying to suppress his urge to curse and be a reformed man between the doctor and his ladies and the mormons between the wagon train and the outlaws and finally everyone and the there is also a classic ford scene of a rowdy dance which expresses one of his signature themes of civilization coming to the frontier br br again no duke here but i've found ben johnson especially the young ben johnson to have an engaging screen presence of his own he comes with his own backstory with that drawl and also when you see him doing all the stunt riding himself he's great here in one of his early credited appearances harry carey jr although having been around for a few years by this time is still pretty raw at times but he's likable ward bond is his usual marvelous self i've found joanne to be a drag in whatever i see her in but here she's mercifully unobtrusive other familiar faces include jane francis ford and hank playing like he will in the searchers a few years later it's not any more amusing here br br there is some absolutely spectacular b w photography by frequent ford collaborator bert not only is there the typical on the landscapes and horizons there is also some flourish in a handful of scenes with shadow and sun light the soundtrack features the legendary country music group the sons of the pioneers can't get more cowboy than that br br ½ out of 4 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8409669995307922 Review: a couple of help a group of mormons cross some rough country on their way to a new this low key western is unusual for ford in that it lacks any big stars johnson gets top billing but his is basically a supporting role although he and carey work well together is given little to do other than provide the love interest the best performance is given by ford favorite bond playing the leader of the mormons in fact this role helped him land a starring role in the long running tv western wagon train before his untimely death at age 57 featuring beautiful cinematography ford regarded this as one of his favorite films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468228220939636 Review: the western can be divided into many sub genres one of the is that between town westerns and plains westerns most westerns are a mix of both but at one end of the spectrum you have pictures like high noon and rio bravo that take place almost entirely in a seldom venturing out into the real outdoors at the other end you have ones like wagon master where there is barely a on view amid the wilderness br br director john ford normally on the bit of both westerns shooting the interiors with an emphasis on their being small and confined and then contrasting this with the wide open exteriors which appeared both exciting and dangerous wagon master has a typical frank script with some interplay between seasoned and green youngsters but still it presents ford with some fresh challenges in this picture the dangers do not come from the harshness of the landscape they come from within the group in the form of the what's more the absence of real interior scenes means the outdoors could lose its impact over time br br however ford was a real maestro when it came to manipulating space he shoots scenes of the camp or the wagons so the frame is surrounded and we get that same sense of as we would in a genuine interior also compared to his other westerns he does not in fact open out the space too much having the wagon trail its way through and passes rather than cross the stark and empty plains one of the few moments where he does throw the landscape wide open is when the indians are spotted and there is the possibility of a threat from outside br br wagon master features some surprisingly effective moments of comic relief and some great contributions from the quirky cast harry carey jr was shaping up into a fine actor like his pa and this is one of his better early roles joanne was disappointing in she wore a yellow ribbon but she appears more at ease as a character with a bit of and is actually fairly good here jane who won an oscar in the john ford directed grapes of wrath a decade earlier appears here with sole function of performing a running gag in which she sounds a feeble old horn still with her great timing and movement she makes the piece work francis ford in one of the many mute roles he played in his little brother's pictures is at his cheeky best br br and now we come to lead man ben johnson although he was by no means a bad actor he was never going to become a big star like john wayne and yet with his effortless and drawl he was one of the most west players around and this brings me onto my final point this was apparently one of ford's personal favourites despite it seeming fairly unassuming wagon master has no grand theme or dramatic intensity it is simply the genre playing itself out i think this is what ford loved about it it's a picture for the ben and the harry carey not the john or the henry small in scope but worthy in its class Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697420597076416 Review: although i liked this western i do have to say it's not one of my favourite john ford westerns for me it just lacks a certain something that most of his other films the ones i have seen anyway possess i'm nit sure what that something is it's not something tangible anyway the gist of the story is about a mormon wagon train which is being used by a band of outlaws as a hideout from a pursuing posse ford employs a lot of his regulars here there are some interesting characters some nice scenery a bit of action and excitement it all adds up to a watchable experience it's certainly not boring just not quite up to the usual john ford standard for me wagon master is a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631810784339905 Review: somewhere on imdb there is a discussion about the greatest director of all times spielberg and others are named there the greatest argument was around spielberg and whether he is or isn't a great director the problem with spielberg is that while he is a master most of his films lack depth saving ryan is really outstanding from a technical point of view but its message is dull and while its very entertaining it doesn't make you think about anything an is the best movie i ever saw because it combines great shooting with a deep philosophical perspective on so many things starting from war in general the clash of the condition of soldier in is a soldier a hero or an assassin brando says he is neither the french lady says he is both and many others the problem with some people is that they try to argue about whether these points are true or false but a great movie and a great piece of art in general is supposed to spark arguments not to solve them maybe coppola is right or maybe he isn't nobody holds the truth anyway you can watch this movie for its outer beauty amazing scenes great acting and memorable quotes and you will be entirely satisfied but what really make this movie a masterpiece is its inner quality you can't help but make a comparison with the recent documentary both and moore tackle similar issues but while presents matters from an outside objective point of view moore takes a very partisan position that really the whole point of a documentary it is really a shame that a film like 9 11 won a prestigious award like cannes but anyway if you want to start to understand a little of the vietnam war the iraq war the second world war and any war in general you should definitely see this movie and not the other one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9581365585327148 Review: watching the is not likely to result in deep thoughts unlike many other great ford films like the searchers my darling the man who shot liberty and the grapes of wrath among others but it is likely to produce a feeling of awe and deep satisfaction the story is very simple two cowboys decide to help a wagon train of mormons get to california along the way they run into a medicine man whose ran away a group of bank robbers and some there's a lot of adventure and excitement on the trail and the film is imbued with fun and beauty the music is absolutely beautiful the scenery again from monument valley is as beautiful as it ever was plus how can you go wrong with james the might not be one of john ford's better known films but it is nonetheless a must see if you get the chance 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995162308216095 Review: it has been recorded that john ford made the big blockbuster movies so that he could afford to make the small movies that he loved so well wagon master with a young ben johnson is clearly one of his best if not the best of his small movies the location shooting the wagons the intricate work with horses and the inclusion of the plains indian are all trade marks of ford as in many of his other films eisenstein the great russian director's influence is seen in this film the supporting cast including ward bond russell simpson and jane are excellent as well as the many minor character actors ford used including his brother the one who plays the drums while ben johnson went on to win a well deserved supporting oscar for the last picture show his co star harry carey jr did not reach those heights although his father carey sr became a western leading man in ford's early films carey jr spent most of his career in supporting roles for fans of john ford and for fans of western films this one is a must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762442111968994 Review: travis and sandy ben johnson and harry carey jr are horse traders into selling their animals to a mormon group and guiding them across the frontier to a what they do not expect is to encounter the notorious murderers with their wounded leader uncle charles ward bond portrays elder the main voice for the mormon group moving the wagon train to the lord's destination along the way they also encounter doctor a hall and his wagon and lend them help br br lovingly directed by ford who pays close attention to detail with realistic problems any group would encounter during a rugged wagon trail the film has a wonderful cast made up of character actors with nary a true star in the film which is actually a blessing to see if just not for a change of pace young johnson and carey jr come off real well but this is bond's film to shine as he has the best lines johnson is the one who seems to understand and like and will certainly come in handy when certain conflict might develop as the boys ride along side them a piece br br i'd have to say this is one of his best and most least appreciated westerns and seems to flow very well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807997941970825 Review: two horse traders arrive in a town and meet up with the leader of a group of mormons who are bound for a valley where they can settle and live in peace the scenes of the in the town where ward bond and ben johnson negotiate prices and bond introduces the idea of them johnson and his partner played by harry carey jr leading the train to this valley are some of the best in the film as johnson a real cowboy a piece of wood while he with bond once on the trail they come upon joanne who maybe john ford saw in red river and offered her a much better part in this film in the train are a number of notable characters the are a group who are challenged along the way by a truly group of outlaws in their case the outlaws in the case of the people on the train and later a band of whom they encounter and in the well written characters played by ben johnson and ward bond the film completely stereotypes while the camera seems to spend as much time giving the viewer the big picture of monument valley framing the train as it moves along with a few water along the way in stunning black and white and then coming back to what's happening in this rolling community all to the accompaniment of the beautiful of the sons of the pioneers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822951555252075 Review: together with the even more underrated the sun shines bright wagon master was one of ford's favorite films it is a western of exceptional beauty and narrative purity well acted by members of ford's including jane alan ward bond and harry carey jr like almost all of ford's films it is a meditation on freedom and community it is also noteworthy for a much more positive portrayal of indians than in most of ford's movies ford for all his faults remains the supreme poet of american democracy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851117730140686 Review: one of my favorite westerns and one of john ford's best in my opinion no major stars but ben johnson shines in most everything he appears and here he gets a rare lead as the title character matching him is ward bond as the crusty mormon elder leading his people west john ford's stock of character actors including harry carey jr jane russell simpson and hank provide ample support as does eerily silent james a member of the outlaw clan that joins up with the wagon train the mormon trail into utah was one of the most arduous and demanding ever we can't really get the feel of that but we do see that had to be overcome by pioneers on the way west river long stretches of dry desert encounters with indians and the like all set to glorious song by the sons of the pioneers the mormons actually did dig sections of the trail with picks and as depicted in the movie my main regret is that it wasn't made in color but i believe there is a version by the way those rocks featured in various scenes are called the fisher towers located near highly recommended viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9897282719612122 Review: this little picture succeeds where many a big picture fails because it was a little picture john ford was not harassed by the studio big wigs he was happier with this film than any other because he was able to do it his way he was also able to use his repertoire of gifted character actors that had played such an important role in his past successes some of them such as ben johnson had been discovered by ford and given opportunity to show their talents johnson was recruited by ford because he was an authentic cowboy from oklahoma who usually did his own stunt work years later he would win the coveted academy award for his brilliant performance in the last picture show ward bond even ben johnson in this movie he is not the wagon master that role is played by johnson but because of this movie he was later given the role of wagon master in the classic television series wagon train ironically one of the bad guys in wagon master james would star in the hit television series on a rival network to wagon train ward bond plays the leader of the mormons heading west who often to his days by cussing only to be called down by fellow mormon adam perkins russell simpson when any bothersome situation arises elder ward bond yells blow your horn sister the mormon sister played to perfection by jane then blows so hard and loud that even the devil must have been shaken by the sound and simpson were famous for playing ma and pa in ford's classic version of the john novel the grapes of wrath br br another of the great character actors in ford's company was hank who plays one of uncle notoriously mean but not too bright outlaw sons would become famous a few years later for playing in ford's the searchers lived to be 91 he was still making movies when he died br br the wagon master travis blue ben johnson and his partner sandy harry carey jr are horse traders who never take their job seriously having a lot of fun along the way especially with the local sheriff they get mixed up with a mormon wagon train heading west ford's beloved monument valley is the setting for most of the film the main reason for the teaming is a mormon beauty perkins kathleen o'malley who catches eye along the way the train picks up a show which includes a doctor alan and two angels joanne and ruth clifford also joining up along the way is the family wanted for murder and armed robbery ford shows how arduous a journey west by wagon was in those days br br the songs in the film were written by stan jones of the legendary sons of the pioneers jones' writing was almost as good as that of bob nolan who had previously done much of the writing for the group jones' most famous song not in this film is the much recorded ghost riders in the sky the sons of the pioneers do the background singing in wagon master this adds to the overall impact of wagons rolling west br br it should also be noted that the acclaimed native american athlete jim from oklahoma plays the role of a leader this was his last film appearance he died not long after wagon master was released Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495057463645935 Review: in crystal city a group of mormons hire the horse traders travis ben johnson and sandy harry carey jr as wagon masters to lead their caravan to san juan river along the journey they meet first the broken wagon without water of the dr a hall alan and the prostitutes denver joanne and ruth clifford then the sadistic outlaws boys decide to join the mormon caravan to disguise the patrol by the sheriff of crystal city that is chasing them when the cross their path they are invited to visit their hamlet for a dancing party when the wagon train is near to their destination the boys threaten the settlers forcing sandy and travis to take an attitude br br wagon master is another great western of john ford the sequences with the wagon train crossing the desert and the hills are impressive the adventure of the group of mormons is funny and very entertaining and the songs fit well to the plot despite being dated my vote is eight br br title brazil caravan of the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741307497024536 Review: it takes a while to get adjusted to the sound of sons of the pioneers but then you thoroughly enjoy it if the soundtrack would be played by an orchestra like max steiner or it would lose its character the music conducts the film everything seems to follow its rhythm the whole cast is excellent ben johnson and harry carey jr are the young men guiding the caravan ward bond is the mormon leader and joanne is a flirting actress ford was able to make of what would be an ordinary western something totally different and original showing us the music the dances and most of all the people Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953936755657196 Review: wagon master is a very unique film amongst john ford's work mainly because it's the only one that is based on a story written by john ford himself the story that was elaborated by frank and director's son – patrick ford and turned into a screenplay and because of director's personal opinion regarding it wagon master is the film john ford called the one which came closest to being what i had wanted to to say so is not to say a little but as ford confessed once to lindsay anderson his favourite was nonetheless my darling and not any other br br wagon master has all ingredients one might expect to find in a john ford's film wonderful cast delivering his best thou not featuring any major stars except the most of all actors – ben johnson very peculiar small characters who provide an obligatory comic relief and wagon master has quite a few of them such as horn blowing sister jane in her shot but very inspired gigs and last but not least legendary monument valley with john ford's fifth passage through it after stagecoach my darling fort and she wore a yellow ribbon br br the film starts with two friends cowboys travis blue ben johnson and sandy owens harry carey jr being hired to be wagon masters or guides for a caravan of mormon settlers who are headed to silver valley a place that's for them like a promised land on their way they are joined by a very peculiar dr hall alan with two beautiful women who are supposedly his wife and daughter and who call themselves actors they are headed in the same direction simply because they were recently driven out of the nearest town and have no other place to go nothing particularly unpleasant happens till they bump into a dangerous family gang consisting of father and his three sons who are on the run from the marshal of the town where they recently committed murder and bank robbery br br overall wagon master is no more nor less than one more precious pearl in a necklace of john ford's wonderful westerns a must see 9 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802394509315491 Review: francis ford coppola's apocalypse now is not a vietnam war film do not confuse it with one it is set to the back drop of the war but it is a metaphorical exposition on the deteriorating effects that war has on the human psyche it is also one of the most audacious films ever made produced or even conceived second to the lord of the rings trilogy to call it a masterpiece would be an understatement of proportions as ambitious as the film's production levels br br opening with no credits and following a memorable first scene playing to the tune of the doors the end as martin sheen's captain benjamin l willard to images of helicopters and napalm the plot is essentially laid out in the first 15 minutes mission is to with extreme prejudice colonel kurtz marlon brando who has invariably gone in the far reaches of the cambodian jungle and as told by his general is out there operating without any decent restraint totally beyond the pale of any acceptable human conduct and he is still in the field commanding troops kurtz is a delusional colonel now being by a large group of followers who have dubbed him a god for willard this covert operation seems somewhat more than actual combat yet the journey he is about to take will be a personal quest that will challenge the limits of his human behavior br br teaming up with a small crew they embark down the vast reaches of the river in a boat along the way willard himself on all things kurtz during sheen's voice over he details his thoughts on the abundance of material he reads kurtz was a highly decorated and respected green he was a normal man with a family until a part of him to the horrors of human brutality and he led himself down the path that willard is being led the descent into the jungle is marked by a mesmerizing aura that echoes the battles being fought not to far away eventually the power of the experience on the group as drugs and a sort of solitary attacks their senses but willard seems and in his quest to find kurtz as he reads about this mythic figure he is drawn to the man's power and why he has become what he has become we know that slow decay will parallel that of kurtz's br br marlon brando has been revered for decades his presence his genius undeniable but for those with his acting prowess and to his physical nuance brando can be perceived in the eyes of an uncompromising film goer as a hack he is most certainly not brando was difficult to work with hard to interpret and impossible to understand but his talent for unintelligible rants and unparalleled monologues is the man obviously knew what he was doing even if we didn't his colonel kurtz is a being of delusions and continual profundity br br if the film is any indication of the journeys into hell than francis ford coppola's actual experience with making this masterpiece is a true life account of one man's fanatical struggle to produce a movie it is reported that during the film's 200 plus day principle photography schedule coppola suicide the film was not only an undeniable struggle to make it is a grueling film to watch coppola's sweat and blood through the of the steamy locals and his dedication filters through the of martin sheen's haunted soldier willard br br i can not help but feel a warm sense of nostalgia for this type of film at the dawn of all that was original and unprecedented films that challenged as well as were commonplace audacity aside apocalypse now is pure film making my respect and admiration for mr coppola is of the highest order but i shudder at the return to what has become the norm for today's standards for film a lack of innovation it is not simply the of the world of cinema today it is the fact that nobody seems to care to tell a story anymore or to tell one with heart but we still have the great ones like coppola's masterpiece a film which bathed in its ability to give us something deeper than that which we could comprehend br br that depth in apocalypse now is the step into madness the killing can disturb the loss of innocence can but it is the damage from within the countless of images that distress and us from our everyday world and the memories that plague our deepest thoughts that eventually us from humanity and us into the realm of the the savage and the if the thought of killing does not provide the act of killing provides man with its fundamental catharsis Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673552513122559 Review: there's a unique place in the pantheon of john ford films for sergeant and the sun shines bright it was these three films with no box office names in them that ford didn't have to tailor the film around the persona of a star being it john wayne henry fonda or any of the others he worked with not surprising that ford considered all these as favorites of one kind or another br br ben johnson and harry carey jr a couple of likable sign on to guide a mormon wagon train to a valley in arizona territory along the way they are joined first by a group stranded players from a medicine show and then by a family of outlaws on the run named their stories merge and what happens is the basis of the film's plot br br had been done even 10 years earlier on the strength of the two performances turned in by johnson and carey both probably would have had substantial careers as b picture cowboys in the case of johnson it would have been art imitating life johnson was a real rodeo cowboy and came to hollywood with a string of horses for john ford to use in fort ford was struck by his presence and the rest is history br br but the day of the b western was drawing to a close and johnson and carey had great careers as two fine character actors br br ward bond plays elder leader of the mormons bond is a recent convert though and has trouble remembering to not use some four letter words but he's the leader because of his strength of character not his impeccable lds theology he turns out to be a wise and compassionate leader br br in portraying the ford only had to reach back four years to his my darling they are the reincarnation of the gang and pure evil in fact if walter brennan who after my darling refused to ever work for ford again was willing i could easily see him being cast as the head of the family as it was charles did a fine job this is probably the role he's most noted for shortly after this film was done was killed in automobile crash he might very well have worked for ford in the future br br ford makes the mormons here and i don't recall that was part of lds nevertheless it works here the whole idea being that these people who carry no weapons are innocents when dealing with evil people like the it takes some gun toting cowboys to properly dispose of them i think that this post world war ii film is trying to say that isn't always the best policy br br another from my darling is alan playing the same kind of role he did there as head of the medicine show troupe part of that troupe is joanne who's doing another turn as a woman of virtue the same as she did in red river used to do so many westerns that she to be out of and into some modern fashions br br is great entertainment and i'm willing to wager in the state of utah it's a pretty popular film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9560077786445618 Review: one of the most poetic narrative films ever made is nonetheless a difficult film to immediately like i love this movie but i recommend seeing some of john ford's other westerns before taking a look at this one the first time i saw it i was 18 years old and i hadn't seen too many other westerns and i hated it i thought it was incredibly boring i kept waiting for something to happen it took several years for me to love this picture first i fell in love with westerns in general the traditions characters landscapes ways of talking etc and that made me realize when i saw again that a lot is happening in it after all br br i also was simply a more experienced moviegoer at that point and had learned to appreciate visual storytelling and to listen to what each image was telling me is a very visual movie by one of the most visual of directors working near the peak of his career br br the movie is a celebration of a way of life and its subject matter is more emotional and interior than other ford westerns actually that's not really as accurate as saying that rather it has a lot less exterior action than the other westerns the other westerns have exterior action and interior emotion it quite beautifully places its mormon pioneers in the context of nature there are many shots of animals and children not for any surface narrative purpose but for illustrating this idea that is why the movie can be called a poem it isn't about the surface story which barely exists nearly as much as it is about an emotional idea and it gets this idea across through composition editing sound and music in fact one could argue that this is a form of filmmaking because the images directly express the emotional idea of the film rather than having to first service a story br br give this movie a chance and allow it to exist on its own terms not the terms of other westerns or other movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8290619254112244 Review: john ford paid the wagons his tribute of a special picture made after two big indian cavalry epics it is a lovely poetic movie full of romanticized reincarnation of the pioneer spirit it didn't have to top the big ones that had preceded it br br it is extremely simple the camera moves only once or twice in the entire film and never when a director would have made it move to a shot ford even resists the temptation to track his camera in the breathtaking twilight shots of the women marching along in the dust behind their wagons they come and go while the camera remains and the audience stays a spectator to the march of history not a participant in it of course when ford wants to involve his audience emotionally or dramatically as in ' he knows just how to do it but wagon master is a tender nostalgic look backward br br filled with traditional western songs rendered by the sons of the pioneers it tells of the trek west to utah in of a mormon wagon train led by ward bond in the role of elder and two young horse traders ben johnson and harry carey jr and in a series of beautiful images as the wagon train fights outlaws indians and nature in its struggle to reach the land ' the modest manages to capture the history and legend of the west br br ford himself has said that of which he wrote the original story was among the three films of his which closest to being what i had wanted to achieve ' br br ford's career as a western director was astonishing more than anyone else he was able to use the genre to protect his feelings about the family society and the american way of life ford saw the frontier as a land to be subdued by a special class of settlers and whose great sacrifices make the land safe from those who come after these early westerners were giants who deserved the legendary status they earned and the civilized townsfolk who followed must always hold them in fear and respect ford's westerns often employ flashbacks that emphasize the historical authenticity of his approach br br in master ' for example folk songs on the sound track tell us of the hardships of the pioneers of a century ago and ford shows them to us in almost documentary fashion in one sequence the train is in a circle and the settlers decide to hold a square dance to fashion a dance floor they have to lay boards over the desert sand and with this ritual celebration ford shows the defeat of the wilderness through the metaphor of boarding over the land br br it's a lovely to look at film full of a marvelous lighthearted optimism and it is easy to understand why ford found it so it never breaks faith with the mood and style set in the first few but one is left wondering whether the ultra romantic best suits the chosen br br the wagon train experience must have been one of the most physically demanding and nerve that man with his ever set it must have been riddled with i wrong to sell up everything and come how can we hope to survive how will we contend the other end every other aching step of the br br yet none of this feeling really comes through in wagon master the is the general not strike one as particularly it could be of course that the mormons were so on religious spirit that this tended to act as an in other words their reactions weren't those of normal human weakness if so ford was right and the were br br what is beyond doubt is the right and proper especially at first meeting of ben johnson and harry carey jr this is the essence of light hearted adventurous youth particularly one feels of western youth of those extraordinary it's a remarkable relationship and it remains in the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861232042312622 Review: perry mason the case of the fatal fashion finds perry and della street in new york getting an award from the american bar association an trial record ought to get some recognition i would think anyway a friend of fashion editor diana gets herself arrested for the murder of a rival valerie harper and in fact raymond burr and barbara hale witness a confrontation between the two at a posh br br these two rivals have a thing going that makes and look like school girls of course harper has a number of other people who loved her equally as much br br the same perpetrator also ran down a fashion designer who could have exposed the individual this throws perry with his trusty investigative lawyer william moses in an alliance with some mobsters seems that the designer was a cousin of a mob boss who wants also to out some justice in their usual manner br br one thing i could not get is when moses and mobster robert track down the perpetrator i cannot believe that the police were also not pursuing the case of course has some access to sources that the cops just don't have br br but the best part of this particular mason entry is scott baio as the young rather full of himself assistant district attorney introducing himself to raymond burr saying how he studied all of his cases and looked forward to beating him foolish boy br br in fact my favorite scene is burr and baio at a with the judge baio was wanting to his case and add a witness and came ready and prepared with burr catches him off guard and says he has no objection to the new witness and then proceeds to the witness on cross examination absolutely priceless br br scott baio is the best thing in this particular perry mason movie and it should be seen for him alone if nothing else Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5455586314201355 Review: i saw this film on the same night i saw 6 other shorts this one was leaps and bounds ahead of the others in terms of quality of acting directing filming and originality of story it comes together with a professionalism often lacking in short films br br this is a great short film for the following reasons br br 1 amazing performances the 2 actresses are both compelling and believable instantly their chemistry is palpable the depth of their relationship is conveyed even though the film is 10 mins long the acting and directing are very powerful br br 2 beautifully shot the lighting framing and general filming are striking the 35mm film sets this movie apart from other shorts and what a difference it makes the filming is worthy of this film stock br br 3 strong story often short films try to do too little or too much with the time or they are trying to tell a predictable story this is a good balance of telling you an interesting story without drawing it out too long or leaving you unsatisfied you wonder what will happen next while at the same time feeling you saw something happen br br nice score too compliments without overpowering br br if you can find this at a festival make an effort to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9225215315818787 Review: saw this last night at the 7th annual nyc home film festival a rather tumultuous venue that down for this sweet and touching two woman film br br the relationship between the two one older and blind the other a twenty something who helps her with her mail is established deftly and its depth is readily apparent br br there are no car chases explosions or mind boggling special effects just the sometimes difficult but rewarding task of humans reaching out toward each other to help and be helped br br see if it you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582228064537048 Review: in the world of shorts most of which aren't this film is a gem br br a quiet concise peek into the world of a young woman who's a reader for a blind woman here the stellar elizabeth franz this film bears the textures layers and visual storytelling of a painted still life br br the dialogue is minimal the cinematography is stunning and the direction sure clear and compelling i saw this film in a film festival held in a loud and crowded tribeca bar and within the first two minutes and for the first time that night the crowd fell quiet br br that says it all Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6473151445388794 Review: i viewed the reader at sugar which is not an venue for viewing anything and the movie was by far the highlight of the evening the technical elements were well and it was obvious that duncan rogers had chosen his designers and crew well but it was the story and it's delivery that truly made this short shine duncan tight script was just what this evening of shorts needed it neither as several offerings did or to us the reader was simple story telling in it's best form well cast by rogers and beautifully acted duncan rogers is obviously a director with the ability to put all the pieces together i'm looking forward to his next finished project k Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6211426258087158 Review: i saw the reader at a film festival in manhattan this week it touched my heart in a way that few short films have done in ten or so minutes it tells a poignant two character story that resonated deeply with me duncan rogers has done a superb job capturing very real tender moments on film what i really admire about this film is that the director has chosen a story appropriate to the short format these are genuinely interesting characters and their story is told in the perfect length of time this is no small feat haven't we all seen shorts that are simply longer stories squeezed to fit the format or stage stories that weren't properly adapted to screen i applaud the reader for really doing it right and i encourage anyone who is interested in film and in storytelling to look at it seriously worth every moment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761947989463806 Review: the reader is an exceptionally well done and very sweet short every element of the piece in a pure emotional response to the script well acted directed shot and written i was surprised to hear that there was no rehearsal before shooting not even a read through the performances stand as testament to some fine acting in response to a well written script the actresses work was excellent and there was never an indication that their work would slip into the purely sentimental less is much better in this case this film is a prime example of how these low budget benefit actors as well as film makers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8309414386749268 Review: i have lost count as to how many times i have watched this movie i've never grown tired of it since this is a movie that can be enjoyed and interpreted on so many levels they just don't make movies like this anymore br br after recently finally watching the riveting documentary on the making of this film hearts of darkness a filmmakers journey into madness i'm even more amazed that this film even got finished yet alone turn out so great br br the fact that they actually filmed this movie in the jungles of the phillipines is the film's greatest asset you actually feel like your in vietnam br br all of the actors are fantastic with my favorites still being robert duvall i love the smell of napalm in the morning martin sheen and the great marlon brando br br a lot of people complain that the film gets too murky weird and cerebral near the end well what said about this movie this film is not about vietnam it is vietnam what he means is that this film is about madness and not the war br br this movie is based on the short story heart of darkness by joseph conrad and is set against the vietnam war instead of the civil war as in the book i think that was a brilliant combination in my opinion br br this is perfect challenging film that is dark violent humorous at times and well done in every single possible way br br a true classic br br rating 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989365816116333 Review: i saw the short titled the reader recently and found that the movie was well planned and executed i really felt for both characters that morgan and elizabeth franz portray in this film elizabeth was able to show great range with her blind character and left me feeling emotionally connected morgan was able to sell to me that she was totally committed in keeping sissy or franz protected from the grief of losing her sister who had been living in the great thing about the film was in the short running time and budget of only ten thousand dollars duncan rodgers was able to make a very well made film that kept the interest of the viewer rodgers has a great insight into the actor's ability and transition great camera angles to showcase their talent i always feel if a director can make a great film with a small budget then what can he or she do with a much larger one great job duncan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800241589546204 Review: the reader is a perfect example of what a short film should be a poignant story told simply through well written dialog beautifully painted images a score that seamlessly weaves it's way through the narrative and characters portrayed with and grace br br i saw this film at a festival where other interesting films and ideas were screened but none of the other shorts had all the elements of great film making coming together in one film as the reader did the reader the attention of every festival goer in the room and for 10 minutes took us into the emotional lives of the characters br br duncan rogers has created a beautiful film and i hope to see more from this director be it more shorts or perhaps a feature length film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381892681121826 Review: i have a little hobby of finding really cool pics out there that are pretty much unknown and then letting people know about them this one is on top of my list for getting the word out this summer this indie film and i really mean indie not miramax fox indie might be easy to overlook in the big maze of celluloid but if you want something completely different you have to check this one out br br basically i thought it was totally great i should have known from the dvd cover front and back that this was going to be something totally different but they all say that their stuff is different to hook you well this one really is totally different it's in your face beautiful and scary and to tell you to wake up war peace 9 11 poetry even a eerie sort of music video set to an old time patriotic song and a weird guy in an rv need i say more just see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9598633050918579 Review: i have my brain for another film that reminds me of this one i really can't come up with one i think it's because most of the films that take on this topic war peace violence are in a fixed documentary style there are some terrific ones out there all of them better known than usa t m i'm sure but they are intended to be and to bring your emotional response to the surface through intellectual means this dvd in some ways may seem more intellectual but it really isn't it is philosophical maybe but it the information mode and goes directly to the same place that a piece of music does it makes you feel but sometimes you don't even know why you are just taken somewhere on a wave of feeling when you watch it notice how well it is put together it may not be for everyone but it is for everyone who look for a rare cinematic creation that respects you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845300912857056 Review: in wrote this in his diary the political is not with the artistic because the former in order to prove has to be one sided this thought from a great mind is to usa the movie the film might be read by those with a narrow focus as a 90 minute slam of bush cheney et al as well as a ripping of america as an out of control force that will ultimately be destroyed by its own folly and thirst for power the more open minded viewer will take note of the recurring images and themes that make this dvd a testament to thought as the main character breaks up into bits and pieces surrounded by recurring visuals of the natural world contrasted with the man made towers roads video monitors radio vehicles above all the ominous threat of wars that have been and are to come throughout war and rumors of war are what is created destroyed and recreated on the screen in our conscious world and in our unconscious minds Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298713207244873 Review: just see it it's a smart movie but too hard to understand the first time see it more than once everything that is seen or heard on the screen is intentionally crafted to evoke a feeling sensation or tone the clarity of certain visuals and the of certain sounds are deliberately contrasted with blurred images or pops and barely audible sounds the structure is non linear and motifs as time runs both and expectations regarding plot and character are broken a non traditional use of film to tell a story that is both contemporary and as old as humanity this is a part of a review usa the movie is emotionally intense intellectually intriguing and profoundly disturbing in surprising and unconventional ways dion dennis Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742417335510254 Review: usa the movie is like this you take a nap on a long hot sunday afternoon it feels great to close your eyes and let your worries drift away soon you're lost in one of those intense lucid dreams where you know you're dreaming but you still can't wake up not that you want to you go with the flow and soon you're in a kind of weird alice in wonderland story complete with characters you didn't think you could dream up they're telling you all kinds of crazy stuff about war and peace while taking you through a trip into the past and even the future br br the dream starts to get heavier and you feel like it's going down a path you can't control maybe you want to wake up so you try to open your eyes but you now there's destruction and sadness and confusion and scary voices telling you what could be truth or could be lies you're seeing images that flicker and change and then get clear but do you even want to see what you're brain is creating for you br br finally you're lost in a myth world and you realize the end has come the end of the world and the end of the dream it's over what do you wake up to what do you do next br br maybe you'll write down that dream because you know dreams like don't happen too often and when they do you better pay attention br br or maybe you'll crack a beer and forget the whole thing bad idea don't forget Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5502589344978333 Review: it's funny because i read all the reviews on this page after getting this movie and it's either a love it or hate it reaction you'll probably either love it or hate it too i think the best films are the ones that divide people because obviously they have some kind of impact i'm in the five star camp because this film did a real number on me and made me want to go back and find out more about afghanistan and iraq i have to admit that i was pretty tuned out when all that was taking place especially afghanistan and i feel guilty about that the music through the movie was beautiful i kept getting lost in it especially during some of the historical flashbacks personally i thought the audio was great it seemed to me that the soundtrack with speeches music and the radio was put together so that you feel like you're in the rv with jim the main character or in his head everything not on the radio was very clear and everything on the radio sounded like it was really on the radio anyway this is a very amazing dvd which made me cry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859992861747742 Review: i like movies that show real people americans and tell truth the movie is simple and that seems to be the great thing about it it played here in norway fine amazon says above that it's usa but the box states all regions i have to say it is not for the american viewers it played in here in world raw views a theater i saw it and later i ordered it the cut was different and much better see it and you will like it or maybe hate it sorry bush lovers but this movie is driving you crazy because it makes sense get angry and hate it disagree with everything in it but i for one stand by it it's not for the empty minds it is long and too hard to keep up with but by the second viewing it makes more sense i loved owen's words and the poem made me cry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602310061454773 Review: thank god that there are films out there that don't follow the same old hollywood crap formula i think the digital revolution and the dvd revolution is actually making it possible for more interesting work to get out there even if you have to dig harder to find it i love it when a film takes its time to draw you in deeper and deeper into its inner emotional reaches it really was like taking a trip through the soul of america and that soul is disturbed and confused what really blew my mind was the way they used martin luther king's speeches about vietnam and references to his assassination in a way that hit me hard i found myself choked up every time i heard his voice i've heard him speak before of course but the way they used the speeches here made me feel like i understood his message in a way i'd never thought about br br what can you say about a movie that has heavy statistics about war oppression and a plea for compassion at the end of it where a credits crawl would usually be in fact there's no credits at all in the film you have to access them by them in the features somehow that made me think a lot all in all i can't say enough about this dvd brilliant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9405683875083923 Review: now francis ford coppola's war opus is probably the most beautiful war film i have ever seen capt benjamin willard martin sheen is a vietnam soldier who is tapped to head a very dangerous and highly classified mission into cambodia to the of col kurtz marlon brando a highly ranked and highly regarded army man who seemingly has gone completely insane and from the army setting up his own little society and helped by a following of soldiers him up the river to cambodia is a handful of navy men and along the way they encounter several interesting people most notably is robert duvall's a badass lieutenant colonel with a few screws loose and some horrifying situations br br is less historical war film than a philosophical and psychological study it is more metal than the running time of is over three hours but the film is so wonderfully paced and compelling that when the end of the film arrived i was actually surprised at the amount of time that had passed the beautiful cinematography is surely what stood out the most for me however after seeing this film i am convinced that coppola is one of the masters of light and photography in film history the films were all tinged with an almost sepia tone and shadows created the feeling of a composition with there is an incredible usage of natural light and the shadows particularly in the scenes involving brando and sheen almost become a living character they are so pervasive and effective another gorgeous scene was when willard and jay hicks frederic forrest were in the jungle looking for and come across a tiger the sheer of the surrounding leaves as big as a house made the characters almost but the of the scene was incredible while everything else was almost a muted grey the leaves were an incredibly vibrant green an effect that was particularly striking another really minor positive moment in the film was the great scene when the helicopters carrying duvall and company attack the small village while playing wagner this could have just been an ultra dramatic underlying soundtrack to the scene but instead coppola turns the song into an actual part of the scene with duvall mentioning that he likes to play it while they are approaching to the hell out of br br the performances in are first class much has been made of the amount of money brando earned for the film and the amount of trouble he caused regardless of this he turned out a powerful performance for a relatively short amount of screen time sheen is completely outstanding this is the first time i have seen him really unleash in a film – and duvall is a lot of fun to watch as the loony now' is a film that is so pervasive in pop culture by now most know several choice lines from the film 'i love the smell of napalm in the et al but i knew little enough about it that there were plenty of surprises left to experience i have not seen the original cut of now' so i cannot compare it to this newer cut but this is a film that should most certainly be experienced 8 10 br br shelly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680907726287842 Review: the whole for supposedly being more aware in this weird time is that you are blue the blue state mentality this is supposed to get us off the hook for what is was happening during the last few years in our country the usa it doesn't get anyone off the hook but it makes us feel better as though we aren't in any way from living here and getting all the good stuff that a us citizen gets just by being a us citizen br br but i'm so sick of bitching about this it doesn't do any good i haven't taken much action lately and i wonder how many people have maybe i'm just down because my job was last month and now i'm looking for work in the shrinking tech support field where most of the jobs are quickly going to india and other places overseas i'm thinking that soon it's not going to pay off to be a citizen here with the screwed up and the shrinking job market and the obsession with war these days it seems like anyone who speaks out gets jumped and questioned about there patriotism anyway back to this review usa the movie is an obscure dvd that makes me realize that some people have taken action whether it's through politics protesting or arts or media the filmmaker is obviously passionate knowledgeable willing to go outside the norm frustrated unique astute etc br br i looked through the whole site that's linked to the dvd and got lost in all the articles etc that are there the dvd does that too has references to different times views and historical points sometimes someone does something out there Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8608068227767944 Review: a lot about usa the movie can be summed up in its title it draws parallels between the attitudes of this country in the face of war and a kind of hollywood like that glorifies things that shouldn't be glorified i'm not sure i agree with the filmmaker's take on recent events although truthfully i can't always tell exactly where he stands but i admire the unusual and artistic way of getting the point across audio tracks of speeches radio interviews poetry etc play as large a role here as visuals most of the time the visuals of the story are accompanied by these audio elements to good effect i'm kind of a radio buff so it was satisfying to hear the way that radio was integrated into the pace of the movie in fact most of the dialog takes place over the story rather than having characters talk to one another that's not to say that there aren't characters real people but except for jim the protagonist a kind of '60's drop out with an erratic state of mind the others come and go pretty quickly a few make a very powerful impression especially a guru like taxi driver who seems to be the voice of wisdom itself when he breaks out into a spontaneous song of prayer while driving jim to the subway it is a very powerful moment on the cover of the dvd is the quote the danger is clear which is taken from president speech that paved the way to our into iraq in retrospect hearing that speech at a climactic moment in the film brought home how we are living in a historically charged moment which will always be remembered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570176601409912 Review: a lot about usa the movie can be summed up in its title it draws parallels between the attitudes of this country in the face of war and a kind of hollywood like that glorifies things that shouldn't be glorified i'm not sure i agree with the filmmaker's take on recent events although truthfully i can't always tell exactly where he stands but i admire the unusual and artistic way of getting the point across audio tracks of speeches radio interviews poetry etc play as large a role here as visuals most of the time the visuals of the story are accompanied by these audio elements to good effect i'm kind of a radio buff so it was satisfying to hear the way that radio was integrated into the pace of the movie in fact most of the dialog takes place over the story rather than having characters talk to one another that's not to say that there aren't characters real people but except for jim the protagonist a kind of '60's drop out with an erratic state of mind the others come and go pretty quickly a few make a very powerful impression especially a guru like taxi driver who seems to be the voice of wisdom itself when he breaks out into a spontaneous song of prayer while driving jim to the subway it is a very powerful moment on the cover of the dvd is the quote the danger is clear which is taken from president speech that paved the way to our into iraq in retrospect hearing that speech at a climactic moment in the film brought home how we are living in a historically charged moment which will always be remembered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9570176601409912 Review: the whole for supposedly being more aware in this weird time is that you are blue the blue state mentality this is supposed to get us off the hook for what is was happening during the last few years in our country the usa it doesn't get anyone off the hook but it makes us feel better as though we aren't in any way from living here and getting all the good stuff that a us citizen gets just by being a us citizen br br but i'm so sick of bitching about this it doesn't do any good i haven't taken much action lately and i wonder how many people have maybe i'm just down because my job was last month and now i'm looking for work in the shrinking tech support field where most of the jobs are quickly going to india and other places overseas i'm thinking that soon it's not going to pay off to be a citizen here with the screwed up and the shrinking job market and the obsession with war these days it seems like anyone who speaks out gets jumped and questioned about there patriotism anyway back to this review usa the movie is an obscure dvd that makes me realize that some people have taken action whether it's through politics protesting or arts or media the filmmaker is obviously passionate knowledgeable willing to go outside the norm frustrated unique astute etc br br i looked through the whole site that's linked to the dvd and got lost in all the articles etc that are there the dvd does that too has references to different times views and historical points sometimes someone does something out there Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8608068227767944 Review: completely worth checking out saw it on birthday 2006 and it hit me big time sometimes it feels like we're all in a trap and are doomed to repeat the past no matter how much we try to change all we can do is to keep on going and speaking out just keep on going don't mean to be a downer because that's not the point but maybe we need to get down before we see how much we need to work on ourselves what happens when we keep being told by the best people like what needs to happen to pull us out of our dead end road but we don't listen i know that some of us do listen but how do we get the rest of the world to see things as they really are just keep going i guess this movie got me thinking even more about all of this so i guess it has done what it set out to do that's what i consider to be a good movie or play or book or poem or speech or anything something that gets you thinking and up to move in an active direction instead of sitting stuck and bored and hopeless Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.04876541346311569 Review: i saw it in europe great movie br br this film is an exploration of the spirit and the flesh in modern times protagonist jim kirk drives an rv across america stopping often to fill his gas tank he is middle aged and confused he his thick body with of coffee and radio chatter he is the flesh and sometimes spaced out fairly oblivious to the growing tension around him but feeling it as of discomfort br br the spirit the film through speeches and other sounds as well as what appears and goes by in the visual field the spirit eventually with the flesh and kirk goes down unable to comprehend what has happened to him he's been in denial about just how bad things have become due to he of all of us because we are all focused on the needs and desires of our flesh we're all in the same denial and so we like kirk are in danger of going down and being blown away by desert sands just like him Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3855525851249695 Review: almost four years after the iraq war started and we're in a bigger hole than ever that's right so all those flag who were so sure of the right and might of the american way are now chasing their tails isn't that true you bet it is this movie said so from the beginning it is kind of freaky how much the film or should i say filmmaker knew what was coming it is almost like going to a fortune teller and hearing what was going to happen in the future there was a point when i felt the hairs standing up on the back of my neck as announced that combat operations are over on top of a visual of a broken down rv being away with the american flag waving in the rear view mirror you have to see it to understand what i mean but even if you are or even if you are pro war this movie will have some kind of impact on you because it is so embedded in history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.943202793598175 Review: at first i couldn't tell if it was an art film or a documentary the day after i had a unique movie after taste experience or perhaps a revelation the film is a human quest to destroy everything that exists including life on earth the lead is clueless and cold he is like all of us he wants to get rich to laugh to travel to eat and be entertained he moves from one place to another in a giant rv without direction or motive only to pass time and entertain himself by the end it's too late since my first viewing of usa it had grown on me like a custom fit dream where life on earth is nothing but a weird experience i am an artist and a buddhist and this film communicated to my senses it was an ideal embodiment of this may sound strange but somehow this film was able to touch me in a profound way like no other i recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745028018951416 Review: i thought this was very different compared to most modern interpretations of shakespeare and enjoyed it thoroughly it would not be useful for those studying it at school etc as it does not show the traditional shakespeare character interpretations i e miranda is portrayed quite compared to your traditional shakespeare lady but for understanding of the play and for the basis of the story it is a very strong piece and fantastic to watch it does not include also the correct format as in the layout of acts and scenes as i am currently playing miranda in a production and most of her lines had been cut and some scenes split and mixed around but it is very useful and i would definitely recommend it as a must see even if just to say you've seen it shakespeare fans would love this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9666954278945923 Review: for me the tempest and its characters by which i mean the admirable ones are like old friends ever since i first began to experience the play through acting classes i played i found myself immediately caught up in the fantastic world that shakespeare created i can distinctly remember one student deciding not to play after all and so i took the stage and had the honor of playing opposite an excellent miranda br br one of the virtues that a great friend has is that you can never fully know them there is always something you can discover about their character a film production of the tempest of quality is thus like a visit to an old friend dear to one's heart each visit presents one with new perspective on the memory we had of the work with books the ritual and the elegance of the play was emphasized the exuberant celebration of art within the art here we see a vision as esoteric mysticism with lovingly crafted interiors full of candles and chalk on floors more than nobleman it also made me reconsider why was it that prospero was cast out of his magical power is so palpable in this production that it makes one wonder whether it was just politics that doomed prospero to exile but rather the fact of his difference from his peers so in the real world he suffered was cast out powerless to change the wrong to the right all of the villains in this play whether they realize it or not act in to creating a more pain filled hell of a world it is always in the interest of the to make life on earth closer to hell but prospero manages to bring these terrestrial villains into his island the realm where he has absolute dominion br br shakespeare brings his audience to the theater the realm where shakespeare dictates the events the words the outcomes shakespeare is of course prospero but what this film adaptation does that really honors the text is to make prospero so sympathetic such a figure of reason despite the fact that he is surrounded by what society calls irrational texts symbols magical etc is it more rational to be a man of the cloth and murder or to be a and work towards the of wrongs prospero is a for the reason he abandons his magic is not because the books will lose their value in but because they are not necessary anymore the world itself has become the magic of the books br br in hamlet hamlet presents a play to his peers the play accuses his fellows of against others for their own advancement the reaction of the audience varies while ophelia is puzzled claudius reacts with stunned shock this happens within the play and then shakespeare has this play performed for the men of his time did shakespeare watch for their reactions in the tempest prospero lives the play he is and we live it with him how do we react do you react with simple delight at the happy ending are you upset and shocked by the strangeness of this production which is entirely fitting given the source material do you feel sad at the fact that this little life the play is rounded with a sleep as as it is eternal the tragedy is that shakespeare creates a paradise of reason and hope for life on earth but man is weak and unwilling to realize it in favor of petty power struggles we have br br like a good friend this film is not without its flaws i disagree with the choice to paint some scenes entirely in blue the dance of the is rather but at the heart this is truly the tempest and one of its many faces Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9567626714706421 Review: during the final throes of the war our central character capt willard martin sheen is dispatched by the cia on an illegal one man mission to assassinate a renegade us marine commander colonel kurtz marlon brando who has allegedly gone but who is successfully a private cross border war from his base in cambodia a neutral and therefore off limits country br br the entire narrated story of what willard sees and does as he is up the da river by an and navy patrol boat crew to murder kurtz is a grand metaphor for the excesses decadence and ultimately the weakness of the anglo saxon psyche if we don't understand something and we are unable to control it it kurtz had eventually come to know this br br unless you pay complete attention to every emotional gesture to every word of the dialogue between the protagonists especially in the scene where the two of them are alone in kurtz's darkened lair you will miss one of the central themes of this incredible movie kurtz's subtle deal with his his in return for willard agreeing did he nod to tell kurtz's another metaphor for us the next generation the ones watching the movie the truth about all the horrors that they had both seen in vietnam is mind expanding stuff the bonding between the two men whilst kurtz cross examines willard with some of his own horror stories is incredible nay genius film the closing intercut scene of the ritual slaughter of a sacrificial bull is the single most powerful of symbols has made intentionally or not the ultimate anti war statement one that should resonate through the ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803119897842407 Review: an amazing film i've only just seen it and i already want to see it again i'd never heard of derek jarman before i saw this film but now i am i can't wait to see his others the film takes a whole new perspective of shakespeare's the tempest i'm sure he'd have appreciated it for use of the the play's themes of love magic darkness and atmospheric tension ok ok there may have been a bit of nudity in the film which i hadn't really anticipated but it didn't offend me it just surprised me and made the film more unpredictable one spoiler for those of a nervous disposition fast forward the flashback scene with and ariel as their slave its pretty graphic overall if you are starting to find kenneth branagh's shakespeare performances flaccid and monotonous then you need to see this film fantastic and surreal it'll blow you away but only if you let it have an open mind and then let this film work it's magic on you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636379480361938 Review: the tempest has been interpreted in many different ways ranging from more or less traditional views as dealing with art to more post modern approaches that like to the play along post colonial feminist gender or lines the reason why version left me fairly cold is that i didn't have a clue what he was on about what is the underlying vision idea concept behind this rendering of shakespeare the previous reviewers do not get much further than revenge tragedy punk show but surely there is more to it isn't there this is not to say that there is no vision here just that i was hard put to discover it be that as it may there are still things to enjoy the punk flavour is refreshing and funny wilcox as miranda and jack as are wonderful i did not much care about williams as prospero not enough magic i suppose the switches between the old monastery castle and the very english world outside can be a little unsettling at times but i guess that is intentional all in all interesting but not quite the success i had hoped it might be particularly after seeing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6115638017654419 Review: the stuff dreams are made of a complete retelling of the play as a dream of vengeance will purists but will delight the open minded a superb effort great cinematography acting and script 11 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8583944439888 Review: i'm amazed that of all the reviews i've looked at nobody seems to have noticed one of the main points of this film or at least how i saw it it seems like one big homosexual fantasy camp clothing a glorified nude a definite sexual tension between ariel and prospero and as a final climax a group of men in tight sailor suits dancing the this whole approach once you get used to it provides you with all sorts of fantastic scenes and images the sight of an innocent ariel being pulled towards a disgusting nude in order to perform her earthy and commands is one of the darkest i've ever scene in a shakespeare film however by the end of the film i'd grown tired of the style and the final dance was just too much to take still overall its an interesting interpretation of the play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9606746435165405 Review: an extremely down to earth well made and acted rodeo western no up stars needed here as all cast members were regular people telling a real life story about a rodeo hustler and his entourage in the 60's and 70's west but hats off particularly to slim for giving what i think was his signature performance especially given the fact that he had been a rodeo clown in real life his role went far beyond the mere clown role as he deeply dealt with all the ups and downs of the hard nosed rodeo life and the psychological devastation that so frequently surrounds such a life style he and mr coburn teamed up extremely well as partners not only on the circuit itself but also in the real world outside the also check out anne archer as native american love interest in the latter part of the movie must have been one of her first roles br br not as flashy perhaps as junior but equally heart rendering and in its portrayal thanks to the encore western channel for showing this true grit of an under rated movie from time to time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9465898275375366 Review: the hookers was to me a great everyday people story like someone you might have known just trying to make it my big shot is right around the corner then life's little creep in the spoiler stumbled again how much can your love take and give to the guy who's really not so bad after all just human i liked it i was also a paid extra in the movie played the drums in the bar shots with the band did several walking shots my green was in the motel party shots wonderful cast and crew first rate people down to earth movie i had lunch with james coburn on mother's day what a wonderful man just like i've known him for years i'll never forget him my father spent the day with slim and horse stories slim also was really down to earth love those guys we really miss them real people making movies about real people thanks levy gardner and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525118470191956 Review: this is one of those movies that was never and therefore was missed when it originally played in the theaters br br i came across it while switching tv channels and was immediately engrossed in this story of an aging rodeo bum whose and lack of responsibility hurt everyone around him i've often wanted to see the movie again but couldn't even remember its name and have never seen it in the rental stores br br james coburn and slim were excellent in their roles and the rodeo footage was first rate while being an action movie and having a western setting and theme it could be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their taste in films Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8626715540885925 Review: the is probably slim best performance of all time when we were shooting everyone connected with the production figured that slim was academy award material unfortunately united artists had a james bond picture in release at the same time and did not devote much attention to the i personally feel this film was under rated by most critics sam junior was out at the same time and seemed to impress the critics more than our film also cliff robertson had a rodeo film out a few months before our release and that might have hurt us too the picture is worth watching if just for the rodeo footage some of the best ever filmed shot by james crabbe the director and my co writer steve died a few weeks after the picture's release cutting short a promising career and leaving behind his lovely wife sally his daughter and son stefan please give this movie a shot i'm betting that you'll say it was well worth while i thank anyone who has taken the time to read this stephen lodge Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8333231806755066 Review: up and coming was a very positive sitcom which brought a tool and or channel that opened the young minds of the black culture the focus and outlook was a message of for our people and hope for change i advise this selection for every american household to experience the struggle and the reward the show was never given the chance to blossom into the idea of middle class blacks becoming business owners of their own the were so with real life that impacted the lives of so many i sincerely hope that the entire volume can be restored and put on dvd for americans to enjoy with their families br br thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812119007110596 Review: this was a great show i don't remember much about about it but remember watching it and loving it i remember the mother and the father i really like the grandmother she was like a grandmother you really couldn't appreciate until you became an adult she was very knowledgeable and no nonsense my favorite song on the show was in the morning that might not be the title i remember after seeing that show and hearing that song that i went to cleveland ohio to visit my cousins and me and my sister sang that song so much that by the time we left all of my little cousins were singing it too i too would love to find this on dvd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8682448267936707 Review: as i through the hundreds of comments that loyal readers of the imdb have posted on this film i find it very interesting how few middle of the road comments there are everyone either loves it or they hate it having seen apocalypse now approximately 30 times and having recently it on dvd how did we ever live without those magical digital machines i can say without hesitation that i am one of those who have a very special place in my heart for this film why would you like a film that's so confusing ask many of my associates the answer is this forget the war forget the brutality this is a classic story of society protecting itself from those that refuse to fall in line with the status quo brando represents the individual that has his own way of getting the job done they big brother sent him out to do the job he does it too well without to the accepted standards of death and destruction am i the only one who's troubled by the fact that we have for death and destruction so they send the conformity police out to eliminate the individual draw any parallels between this and things you see every day with the deepest respect to mr coppola whom i believe is one of the best directors of all time i think he his original intent of the movie and probably didn't even realize it until after the movie was released the subtle sub text that permeates the entire movie has way too much to it to have been planned and portrayed instead it seems to have itself like some wild flower in the middle of a vegetable garden again i must i think ff coppola did a bang up job on this entire production as did the cast and crew but the sum of the movie exceeds the individual efforts ten fold so if you haven't seen the movie rent it watch it then watch it again and maybe a few more times and look for all the generic parallels to everyday life only then make a judgment on the quality of the film those of you that have seen it watch it again with the mindset previously described i think you may just have a whole new appreciation for the film or maybe not no matter whether you love it or hate it be sure and give credit to coppola for his masterful story telling style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444538354873657 Review: i remember coming home from school to watch up and coming this was the story of a black family that moves out of the into a up class community the family was name wilson frank wilson man with his own construction business his wife joyce was a bank manager they had 3 teenage kids kevin valerie and marcus this was a very good show it was educational with out being the show was well written this show gave us a look at a successful african american before the cosby show a lot a black actor appeared on this show from role to david to jackson to name a few if you are able to find this show on dvd you should get it for your whole family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9314576387405396 Review: this was an excellent show it came on pbs back home in chicago and i remember cindy from played the teen aged daughter the show dealt with subjects such as sex peer pressure and puberty it was about a middle class black family who had a teen aged daughter and son who moved to a middle class neighborhood from oakland or somewhere i can't remember i remember several episodes but the one i remember most was when their cousin got her period for the first time i was probably 7 8 when i first watched it and i was able to keep up with the program this was a great show i can't remember the name of the guy who played the son on the show but i always got him confused with kevin hooks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9669905304908752 Review: this was such a great series for black folks at the time we loved it so much it was the only show about black middle class families on t v at the time please release this on dvd i know many many people who still talk about the show if it its released i am certain that many black youth will find this enlightening as well as interesting the show addressed many topics from racism race discrimination teen pregnancy sibling rivalry single parenting peer pressure and much more the show ended in such an abrupt way and left it's fans speechless and wondering why it was taken off the air since then we have only seen a few of the actors and actresses please release it on dvd asap Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9575857520103455 Review: having seen the uncut version i thought this film was beautifully made it captured my attention from beginning to end the tension was wonderfully conveyed ka man portrays the typical filipino family with accuracy in its presentation of secrets and lies even the religious culture the human tendency to keep up appearances and maintain a pure reputation is shown with stark in gloria character there is not a little scene in this film that does not have a purpose the cinematography is excellent and the writing brilliant br br although the plot is great i personally found that the twist at the end the revelation to do with character was not as much of a shock as it should be but then maybe that's just me because otherwise ka man is a very cleverly made film br br the casting was good to begin with but and acting were the icing on the cake not one to miss if you're looking for a filipino film that will surprise and surpass expectations thumbs up to the director Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8804658055305481 Review: there's only so much that i can take of filipino films especially nowadays where the trend is sex action and slapstick comedy which i hate the fact that ka man made me think and made me during the movie was a big plus it's got good cinematic scenes and editing was great especially the cinematography i think that deserves the best actress here rather than getting one in the movie milan the fact that there's only so few filipino movies that i really like i think laurel did such a great job in this movie i truly truly loved this movie technically and character development wise the plot was complex and that's what made it terrific Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665809273719788 Review: my family and i normally do not watch local movies for the simple reason that they are poorly made they lack the depth and just not worth our time br br the trailer of ka man caught my attention my daughter in law's and daughter's so we took time out to watch it this afternoon the movie exceeded our expectations the cinematography was very good the story beautiful and the acting awesome jericho was really very good the fact that i despised proves he was effective at his role i have never been this touched moved and affected by a local movie before imagine a cynic like me my eyes at the end of the movie congratulations to star cinema way to go jericho and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780166149139404 Review: this is a great tv movie with a good story and many comic moments thanks to the excellent cast br br the only problem this movie has is that it hasn't stood the test of time as well as it might have br br despite this it's definitely worth viewing particularly if you are an alan or ruth gordon fan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777172803878784 Review: i am trying to find somewhere to purchase a dvd vhs copy of the movie isn't it shocking i was 7 years old when i saw this movie and i lived in the town where it was filmed a couple of items from my family were used in the movie as props and a couple of my friend's homes were used in a couple of the scenes the filming pretty well took place in the town and surrounding community i have only seen the film once originally and i would like to get a copy so now i can show my family the film i have done extensive searches online with not luck and i was wondering if anyone would have any ideas on trying to get a copy of this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7804952263832092 Review: this is a very sweet coming of age movie very funny and russell crowe is amazing those who know him only from gladiator will be surprised to see the range of his acting abilities arthur his character is one of the best onscreen nerdy virgins i have ever watch this movie how can we get it re released in format br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715533256530762 Review: love in limbo is my all time movie set in w a it is and has an excellent cast including a group of three gorgeous actors russell crowe as arthur back in the day when he actually looked hot with short hair and no facial hair young barry and craig adams as ken riddle br br ken is a senior high school student obsessed with sex and becomes expelled for selling pornographic drawings to his classmates he starts a new job at his uncles clothing factory and becomes close with another new guy barry who buys a car so that they can go out and pick up chicks they become mates with the goody geek arthur crowe and the three guys drive up to to a brothel and lose their virginity br br watch it its a classic for so long i have been trying to get a hold of a dvd or soundtrack anyone let me know if you've got em Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9357731938362122 Review: i first saw apocalypse now in 1985 when it was broadcast on british television for the first time i was shell shocked after seeing this masterpiece and despite some close competition from the likes of fellowship of the ring this movie still remains my all time favourite nearly 20 years after i first saw it br br this leads to the problem of how i can even begin to comment on the movie i could praise the technical aspects especially the sound editing and cinematography but everyone else seems to have praised rightly too these achievements to high heaven while the performances in general and robert duvall in particular have also been noted and everyone else has mentioned the stark imagery of the long bridge and the montage of the boat traveling after passing through the border br br how about the script francis ford coppola is best known as a director but he's a genius as a screenwriter as he was as a director i said was in the past tense because making this movie seems to have burned out every creative brain cell in his head but his sacrifice was worth it in john milius original solo draft we have a script that's just as insane and disturbing as the one on screen but coppola's involvement in the screenplay has injected a narrative that exactly mirrors that of war check how the screenplay starts off all and macho with a star turn by bill who wouldn't have looked out of place in the green but the more the story progresses the more shocking and insane everything becomes so much so that by the time reaches kurtz outpost the audience are watching another film in much the same way as the characters have into another dimension when coppola states this movie isn't about vietnam it is vietnam he's right what started off as a patriotic war to defeat communist aggression in the mid 1960s had by the film's setting the manson trial suggests it's 1970 had changed america's view of both the world and itself and of the world's view of america br br it's the insane beauty of apocalypse now that makes it a masterwork of cinema and says more in its running time about the brutality of conflict and the hypocrisy of politicians what did you do in the vietnam war mr president than michael moore could hope to say in a lifetime i've not seen the redux version but watching the original print i didn't feel there was anything missing from the story which like all truly great films is very basic in fact the premise can lend itself to many other genres like a western where an army officer has to track down and kill a renegade colonel who's leading an war party or a sci fi movie where a un assassin is to eliminate a fellow un soldier who's leading a resistance movement on mars though this is probably down to joseph conrad's original source novel br br my all time favourite movie and it's very fitting that i chose this movie to be my one review at the imdb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9380584955215454 Review: i came across this movie in an australian hotel room at 3 am my brother and i were channel surfing and who do we see but a young russel crowe but not the telephone throwing russel crowe we had come to know and quasi love back in the states this movie much to my surprise was amazingly creative and hilarious it stars a cast of awkward teens with hilarious stories of odd sexual experiences including a slick salesman prostitutes and an unusual sexy mother if you are lucky enough to come across this film i would strongly suggest picking it up i have to say this movie was amazingly entertaining and i thank the fine people of australia making it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654865860939026 Review: cant believe it after all these years finally tracked this down it was meant to be named 'the great at production stage i was living in oz at time and through a friend was looking after one of the house locations through filming it was me that showed these guys how to speak scottish and after all this time i only realise now one was russell crowe it has taken me all these years to track this down was even unsure if it ever went to screen as i left oz the following month after wrap up party at that time russell crowe was not the demanded actor he is now and i had no idea it was him until i saw the previous comment then thought back to the days during filming amazing truly delighted with myself now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9177194237709045 Review: i first saw love in limbo playing late on free to air tv about five years ago and since then it's a movie i'll always remember warmly as one of those films you see and are forever influenced by br br for the uninitiated australian film has a long history of making off beat comedies about lovable losers and love in limbo is a sterling example of this whilst russel crowe is the only name actor in it although these days he's all a movie needs the rest of the aussie cast is good he still steals the show as a nervous nerdy virgin loser though br br the general premise is a lot like american pie a group of friends wanting to get laid and become men as you'd expect the entire movie on this with a sub plot about the mother and various other incidents and is full of humorous situations that push it towards the inevitably sweet ending br br if you enjoyed american pie don't expect this to be the same but expect the same conventions to make appearances love in limbo isn't a gross out romantic comedy but it definitely has its share of laughs fist pumping moments when the good guy wins and the situations every guy australian or otherwise can relate to br br see it if you liked american pie almost famous strengths good aussie cast easy to relate to good value weaknesses predictable at points my rating 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924060702323914 Review: this was a television show that i watched during the 1960s as a child and was captivated by it in the many years that have passed i have often thought about this show and how good it would be to watch it again but being that things of the past are not always as good as you remember them this was a great show in the 1960s and has lost nothing even now in 2007 sure there are a few odd production mistakes that you see when watching old shows and it takes a couple of episodes to get used to the dubbed voices but having done that i was as captivated now as i was back in the 1960s the samurai is played by who plays the role in a very humble manner i remember during the 60s due to the popularity of the show here in australia he performing sword play etc and was overwhelmed by the interest in the show and in him it was great that one of my all time favourite shows still held the magic that it did during my childhood a must see series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866099953651428 Review: i am a new convert you might as well say i borrowed the dvds from my local library i have been interested in samurai since watching 'the last samurai ' my dad told me he used to watch when he was a kid he said that it was pretty good we are up to series 3 i absolutely love it it takes a little to get used to the dubbed english voices over the characters speaking japanese but i really enjoy it all the same it is a little strange to watch the slight pauses when the ninja stars are thrown at characters and they stick into a tree or wall i was not used to this but i am now but i suppose that's the technology they had in the 60s i've noticed that is kind friendly willing to help those in need he's very humble most of the time he doesn't big note himself he only says he is better than the enemy ninja i admire for these qualities it's really interesting to watch the that has it is amazing this series is for anyone who are interested in samurai Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8975690603256226 Review: i recalled watching this program as a young boy in australia in the 60s and enjoyed it on dvd again as a 50 year old father of young kids although the bad guys are mostly shallow characters and there is a component of violence i am very happy to have my 6 and 8 year old kids watch this because the central characters are deep kind and honourable the japanese culture shines through the violence is not gory nobody in it and the program is beautiful to watch it does not promote nightmares but instead it shows much of the culture that must have primarily influenced the design of jedi knights in star wars br br the quality of the dvds does leave something to be desired video will not like this one it is strongly reminiscent of something held on 16mm film and projected onto the wall in some basement which it may well be the soundtrack is also lacking in the quality we have come to expect from home theatre however my kids noticed only that it was not in colour and i suspect they only noticed that because we had been talking recently about how old things are often like that the beauty of mt fuji is evident even in b w something about the 17th century setting makes the quality part of the atmosphere as if you peer into the past through some time window br br overall this program is better than most things on the air and a far better advertisement for japanese tv than pokemon but you may consider it of marginal value if you did not have the experience of seeing it back in the 60s my score of 8 10 takes its age into account Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8911632895469666 Review: this short was in part four of the short cinema journal a film i rented from netflix but which appears to have originally been a film series for people who like mediocre modern short films and love to have the dvd chock full of commercials i have so far tried two of the dvds and felt enraged at the horrible way that a viewer needs to navigate the disk in order to see the films talk about an over produced and overly complicated way of doing this while i have and will continue to see as many shorts as i can i really doubt if i'll bother with the because of these factors br br now it could be that because i disliked the disk so much that i was not disposed towards this portuguese animated short this is definitely possible however even if this is the case i feel that the other reviews were way too positive about this simple little film some of the artwork was indeed nice i liked how the simple black and white drawings suddenly became 3 d environments as the camera went from a dull distant shot and dove into the city below this was lovely and took some work but as for the story about a cat who wants to go to the moon it just did nothing for me br br important update i saw this film again on a dvd entitled cartoon noir on 5 it was a pretty unappealing collection of art films however this time i saw the story of the cat and the moon with an entirely different audio track and boy did it make a difference instead of portuguese with subtitles it had a french accented narrator who spoke english in a film noir style while i usually hate dubbing this time it really made the film the narration of the portuguese version leaves a lot to be desired if you don't know the language or understand the subtleties unless you speak the language try looking for the other version provided you understand english Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7406002283096313 Review: i love this the tale of the cat and the moon doesn't really need an synopsis as that's what it is the cat chasing the moon to a spanish poem it's the artistry that's interesting in fact there was this animated short called the fan and the flower that was an academy award winner last year 2005 yeah almost same thing which leads me to believe it might just be a rip off br br but this is a really good short with stark black white shapes shifting and into beautiful motion and poetic seduction if you believe cats are poetry in motion see this and you'll believe it more br br also it has such a touching end br br polarisdib Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800258874893188 Review: i caught this as part of the cartoon noir package at the clinton street theater in and it was simply brilliant the saving grace of what was an other wise forgettable to just plain bad of films br br a perfect use of deep black and pure white with excellent yet simple animation this is simply a story of a cat chasing the moon funny charming and touching a small piece of heaven for cat lovers romantics and any one else who appreciates how beautiful simplicity can be if it's in your town see it this one short is worth the price of admission Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812783598899841 Review: i first saw this short when i bought a random dvd of short films a while ago this is the only short on the dvd i liked but i don't just like it i love it if you spend any amount of time with me you will see it it is beautiful simple and passionate no bells no it could have been done with a but don't get me wrong the animation is elegant and insightful this person clearly spent plenty of time with cats but it is simply black and white and then there is writing and the music it is simply beautiful br br i eat chocolate drink wine and watch it over and over again br br nothing else matters i wait for pedro to come up with something else Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43625736236572266 Review: my favourite movie of all time this was a flawed piece of work by coppola and seeing the documentary of made it even more compelling coppola at this point was king of hollywood after making 'the and and had developed the ego necessary to even dare try to make a movie like now' through sheer arrogance he went to the phillipines with a partial script and thought he would know what he would do when he got there just as captain willard thought he would know what to do once he got to col kurtz's compound and just like willard he didn't know what he was going to do once he got there this is such a masterpiece of american cinema beautifully photographed and the river is such a perfect metaphor and backdrop for the story what i like most about now' is that it offers no answers or conclusions consequently because of this open it some viewers who like their movies to be much more obvious br br this movie defies some call it a war movie which it isn't at all really it is more of a personal study of man the best pic about vietnam is in my opinion and if a viewer is seeking a retelling of the vietnam war go there first for answers br br coppola should be commended for his take on the bureaucracy of war which he conveys quite effectively with the meeting with gen corman and lucas harrison ford and the review the sheer audacity of makes him an unforgettable character and the dawn attack will always be a hollywood classic br br it is an almost psychedelic cruise to a very surreal ending which makes it a movie not accessible to everyone very challenging to watch but rewarding as well i could offer my explanations on each scene but that would be totally pointless this movie is intended for interpretation and contemplation as opposed to immediate gratification br br a little footnote definitely if your a first time viewer of apocalypse now watch the original version first the version is i think more intended for the hardcore fan and is more of a curiosity than a and version of the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942569375038147 Review: i just watched the dresser this evening having only seen it once before about a dozen years ago br br it's not a big movie and doesn't try to make a big splash but my god the brilliance of the two leads leaves me just about speechless albert finney and tom courtenay are nothing less than amazing in this movie br br the dresser is the story of sir an aging shakespearean actor finney and his dresser norman courtenay sort of a putting on a production of king lear during the blitz of london in world war ii these are two men each dependent upon the other sir is almost helpless without the aid of norman to and bully him into getting onstage for his performance of lear and norman lives his life vicariously through sir without sir to need him he is nothing or thinks he is anyway br br this is a character driven film the plot is secondary to the interaction of the characters and as such it requires actors of the highest caliber to bring it to life finney only 47 years old is completely believable as a very old very sick petulant bullying but brilliant stage actor he and at his fellow actors even when they're taking their and courtenay is no less convincing as the dresser who must sometimes act more as a mother than as a to his elderly employer employer is really the wrong term to use though for although technically their relationship is that of employer and employee most of the time sir and norman act like nothing so much as an old married couple br br yes there are others in the cast of this movie but there is no question that the true stars are finney courtenay and the marvelous script by ronald that is not to say that there aren't other fine performances most notably eileen atkins as the long suffering stage manager madge there is a wonderful scene where sir and madge talk about old desires old regrets and what might have been br br although it doesn't get talked about these days it is worth remembering that the dresser was nominated for five academy awards best actor nominations for both finney and courtenay best picture best director peter and best adapted screenplay br br i had remembered this as being a good movie but i wasn't prepared to be as completely mesmerized as i was from beginning to end if you want to see an example of what great acting is all about and be hugely entertained all the while then i encourage you to see the dresser Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676226377487183 Review: this short film and the poem which is behind it is one of the greatest metaphors i've ever seen br br the poem is beautiful it describes exactly the feeling of a person that chases a dream and can't realize but it also tells how to it i see the story of the cat and the moon as one beautiful metaphor to the human relationships passion and love br br technically it's done a good work too in spite of being very simple the animation in black and white gives a tone of allegory to the movie and to its message but also of tenderness and nostalgia br br in addiction the music also contributes to this poetic feeling br br nothing else matters i will wait she will come when she can or when she wants to Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9210777878761292 Review: i guess i wasn't sure to what to expect from this film it had a good cast an interesting story line and a bunch of other things going for it but i still couldn't shake a feeling of dread that i had in my stomach about what it would be like i am glad to say that i was very pleased with the result and regret worrying about it all along the films opening scenes were extremely intriguing and were enough to sustain early interest in the film as the film progressed we were introduced to the characters of the film as well as what happened in the prison riots like most reviews for this film i have to admit that there is some cliches but it can't erase the overall power of this film that reads like a good novel the cast are all great particularly chestnut and mcgowan and the film ranks as one of the better made for tv films of this year certainly worth watching if you are looking for a good courtroom drama Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.505180299282074 Review: this film blew me away i thought i knew a little about the prison riot after watching this i see i knew nothing the story is told through the relationship between the attorney and the black inmate both the personal story of these two men and the unfolding courtroom drama were riveting the flashback sequences in the prison were awesome it's hard to believe it wasn't documentary footage it was so real it was not only a great piece of drama it was an incredible lesson in an important chapter in american history i'm with ebert and i give it two thumbs up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660524129867554 Review: the killing yard is a great film although uneven at times morris chestnut puts forth a phenomenal effort as a mentally wounded and jilted prison inmate and the presence of alan as his defense attorney is none other than genius the emotion and raw reality portrayed in this film's flashback scenes have the ability of putting viewers directly into the midst of the events being pictured i was not even born when the riot took place however through extensive research i find that the killing yard does the story all of it's fair i would definitely recommend this film for viewing by any educational or activist group as a much needed learning tool Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9212424159049988 Review: usually alan plays characters that are too soft and overly verbal it's probably how he really lives this time he fits the character though he overacts when the verdict is being delivered br br the 1971 prison riot and the state of new york's response is remembered by many of us as a terrifying event only a few journalists have told the true story this film provides a quick look at the horrors and excesses associated with the riot revolt had a major impact on this country maybe the movie will stimulate someone to research the history br br i can't remember a feature movie made from the perspective of the prisoners though there is a great pbs piece with the actual survivors participants the perspective of the guards held hostage is explored in against the wall with kyle samuel l jackson clarence williams iii and frederic forrest br br back in the day we shouted it was nice to hear it in the movie brought back memories br br the worst part of the movie are the natural wigs morris chestnut and the other african americans must wear it would have been easy for these people to grow a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9428558349609375 Review: i really like this show it has drama romance and comedy all rolled into one i am 28 and i am a married mother so i can identify both with and experiences in the show i have been watching mostly the repeats on the family channel lately so i am not up to date on what is going on now i think females would like this show more than males but i know some men out there would enjoy it i really like that is an hour long and not a half hour as th hour seems to fly by when i am watching it give it a chance if you have never seen the show i think and luke are my favorite characters on the show though mainly because of the way they are with one another how could you not see something was there or take that long to see it i guess i should say br br happy viewing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8989858627319336 Review: gilmore girls is a hilarious show with never ending sarcasm wit and charm at age 16 lorelai gilmore gave birth to rory gilmore she left her parents house and got a job now lorelai and rory have a relationship that many mothers and daughters envy they are best friends the girls have an extensive knowledge of movies and tv shows and are constantly quoting them in the first season lorelai needs money to send rory to a very highly rated high school so she reluctantly has to turn to her parents they are happy to give them the money but in exchange rory has to come have dinner with them every friday night i highly recommend this show i love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844313263893127 Review: i'm not the type of person to watch t v shows because the acting normally sucks or it's unrealistic or too dramatic but this show is perfect everyone can act and you can relate to the characters and their situations everyone has their own personality and lorelai gilmore is the best for her sarcastic comments that can make any bad situation seem a little funny rory gilmore is a good role model for all girls she takes pride in wanting to attend harvard and boys boyfriends always come second in her book she's a loyal friend and always the peace maker there's subtle romance which is what i like personally not the mushy romance that not many people get to have in their lives but a realistic type of romance every character eventually gets it and they don't find their prince charming at first glance and they don't just fall in love with every guy that comes their way it's a realistic show but when you watch it you better brush up on your movies pop culture and random facts because lorelai gilmore is always making references i fell in love with this show and if you give it a chance so will you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766284227371216 Review: gilmore girls is one of the funniest most clever sharp witted sarcastic and heart warming television shows i've ever watched second only to my most favorite television show of all time f r i e n d s the quick pace and many pop culture references can leave some viewers confused but once you catch on to the ways of the you'll be hooked for life just some random comments i recently finally began watching season 6 and wow it's one of my favorite seasons so far i love the luke lorelai thing and all the drama in the various episodes is as always exhilarating the only thing i'm not so fond of is the surprising bad attitude and reckless actions rory has suddenly unfortunately i don't find this very realistic and hope it's not just a way to stir up some more drama to keep the season going strong all in all great season though and i can't wait for the next br br a k a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715802073478699 Review: hands down the best drama comedy show on television a cleverly written show about a young mother and her 16 year old daughter exploring life and finding things out not only about the world but themselves too lorelai gilmore lauren graham struggles to find a way to remain in close bond with her daughter but steer her in the right path which through out the show is becoming harder and harder rory gilmore alexis caught in a world of books and learning is just beginning to discover boys and her own sense of which surprises them both with the help of luke danes scott patterson and st james melissa mccarthy and an enormous variety of other hilarious characters this show easily remains one of my favorites what really puts the show over the top is the complex yet incredible and witty writing often using references from pop culture to the dynasty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.98009192943573 Review: touching bollywood epic melodrama about a 10 year old girl who finds out that she's adopted and is determined to find her birth mother the film's major success is the performance of p s who plays the girl the first half of the film is very good there are a few really good songs too especially the number that introduces the protagonist unfortunately the film's second half which takes place in war torn sri lanka feels like an entirely different and disappointing movie it's big on explosions and special effects with sri soldiers and rebels dodging grenades running from and being yanked by stunt wires all the film can offer as insight are cheap platitudes like some day there must come peace and perhaps the children will find a way the final sequence where the daughter and mother are reunited is good but so over the top with the music and a well timed that it feels like a cheat i know i know it's all in the style of bollywood but this is a story where big moments simply detract from the simple powerful central story bollywood could certainly use a little restraint at times too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8763936758041382 Review: this show is really great it's smart it's funny it's great acting and writing this show is really the show i've ever seen the dialogues are really funny and well acted lauren graham and alexis have a great chemistry you really do believe they are mother and daughter this show really showed that mother daughter relationships really don't have to be just mother and daughter they can be best friends but on the same time it shows that it's really hard sometimes being more than just mother and daughter especially with lorelai and emily just watch this show i highly recommend it it's great and definitely the best show on the air season 7 stars tuesday september 2006 8 on the new the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922469854354858 Review: people need to give this show a chance the people who write bad reviews there are very few of them are clearly people who haven't seen many episodes one needs to really sit down and pay attention to this show to appreciate it all of the characters are realistic because they have so many flaws they make mistakes but they are realistic mistakes which is an uncommon thing to see on television today also for the most part the acting is superb lauren graham has been of an emmy for six years now someone needs to give this woman the credit she deserves same goes for kelly bishop who plays emily gilmore so perfectly also it's nice to see a show that can have a young girl at the center of it and not be filled with teen angst rory is a smart girl which is also not seen a lot on television today if only other shows could capture the of this show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742230772972107 Review: i have watched this show from the beginning and i am a 45 year old man to me this is so much more that a show that appeals to women this is the story of a family possibly an unusual one but a family none the less it centers around a mother and daughter and rory gilmore two bright attractive and in their own ways successful women makes her home in fictional stars hollow a small new england town with a sense of history and a population of people that may be unusual but acts as a dysfunctional family the show also throws in the relationship between and her parents richard and emily gilmore old money dar wasp people who do not approve of choices in life though doesn't care the relationships story and through line are what makes this show in my opinion the finest on the wb network soon to be the watch this show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7219613790512085 Review: when the gilmore girls started in germany i did not want to watch them because for me it was just something which was not unique it was a series and i even did not know someone in it later on i realized that edward hermann is part of the cast of overboard a movie i absolutely adore i had to watch it once with a friend and never stopped since it's just fun you have the feeling that it is okay to have sex before being married and it's okay to be a coffee junkie and to eat unhealthy stuff all the time i do not do these things all the time but when i do these things i feel a little bit like a gilmore girl even my boyfriend started to watch them and that tells something from season to season it got better with the scripts and the stories they have a open mind and by being different from every other show you want to be like them Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8770560026168823 Review: this is a really great series i love the show and i am so glad it isn't canceled yet it has really good humor and shows the realistic bond between a young mother and her daughter o yes for gilmore girls it is very awesome they are such a sarcastic humorous bunch they do everything together just like my mom and me ya for gilmore girls um i'm running out of lines but i love how luke and relationship is finally shaping up they so needed to be together and i absolutely just love st james she is so awesome and the show wouldn't be anywhere without michel the whole show is dry humor sarcasm and life in a very small town where everyone knows each other especially the gilmore girls Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800373315811157 Review: wow i just have to say this show is super cool i fell in love with the show from the beginning the idea of the show is very original and very soothing it's also a pleasure to watch the performance the two lovely leading ladies give lauren graham and alexis they're simply wonderful i'm especially a big admirer of lauren graham she's not just a pretty face she's a monster of an actress as well i'm not saying that alexis isn't a wonderful actress as well i just happen to like lauren better anyway it's a real delight seeing them on screen with words in the words of the immortal jim carrey b e a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655003547668457 Review: honestly this show warms my heart i watch it everyday on fox family and now that the new season has started i'm even more hooked than before the characters are so well developed and their relationships are so real i would recommend this show for any woman or mother and daughter the are super fast talking witty girls that will truly inspire you and the show is hysterical at times and never too too serious but serious enough for it to be completely it's an hour long which is a major plus because you can't ever get enough gilmore even in one hour emily and richard gilmore are kicks parents grandparents they're you're average rich parents emily president of the dar and richard a well known lawyer and st rory is following in the footsteps of her grandparents and this could not make them any happier of course mother is so very proud of her but her whole life has worked on ultimately defying her parents and rory going to did not help her on that journey but believe me every episode she does get closer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670200943946838 Review: the idea of young girl who gets pregnant at the age of 16 is nothing new to the drama genre but it is pretty new if you take a look at the comedy genre there is this basic plot of lorelai and rory mother and daughter lorelai comes from a wealthy background got pregnant with 16 and ran away from her parents' house at 17 but this series does not start there it starts when rory is 16 and everything is just about the problems of a single mother who has terrible problems with her parents and about all those problems you have when you are 16 br br okay now again this sounds pretty normal but there is this little thing called joke the gilmore girls talk incredibly fast and they make like 60 jokes a minute even if you don't understand all of the jokes since they contain hundreds of references to films music gossip history literature and politics sometimes you even get confused but that really is the fun and not only it is fast it's smart and wonderfully sarcastic in addition to that it is not only funny it has great drama parts in it and you can take some lessons from it even home which is a thing that does not go for every single tv series br br so watch it it'll lighten your mood and help you through hard decisions Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8568094372749329 Review: this is definitely an excellent show i don't have cable so i started renting them because my friend recommended it i thought it would be a teen soap you know who's dating who that kind of thing but it was not it is surprisingly deep it is also very witty it moves at a very fast pace and there are more and more jokes you catch every time you watch it it is a comedy drama which is rare when well done it is about rory and relationship instead of the classic mother daughter relationship it is a story of the best friend relationship about a mother and daughter the characters are perfectly cast and all do a superb job it is definitely the best tv show i have very come across Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856890439987183 Review: i love this show it is amazing i can never miss an episode even if i've already seen it the actors are perfect for the parts i love gilmore girls i've gotten all my friends to watch it even their parents watch it now i watch it daily and i usually watch it more than once a day i wish my mom was like my friends say that i talk and act like and rory have a wonderful mother daughter relationship it is a great teen show because they actually kind of learn from watching it my vocabulary has from watching gilmore girls lauren graham and alexis bled el are perfect for the parts of and rory i think luke and lorelai should get married because chris has left and rory way too many times and has broken heart too many times too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9801620244979858 Review: recently had the pleasure of seeing this emotionally charged film by director mani ratnam at the 2002 toronto international film festival i have my highest honour of the film festival on this feature make sure that you do not let an opportunity to experience this cinematic gem pass you by but be this film will make you shed a tear if you belong to the species known as homo a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686294198036194 Review: it's the best movie i have ever seen i just love them i watch it every day i have the episodes from the internet here in romania is being broadcast the 6 season i'm happy that i have seen the show from the beginning and i'm glad that through the internet i can see the 7 season until now season 5 is my favorite one d i love it because logan appears and the scene where they jump is my favorite i have liked dean too but logan is best i would like lorelai to remain with christopher because he is beautiful this show is good for all ages and is worth to be seen i really want the dvd's but i think that here in romania will never appear because i think that they don't even know that they have fans here but no matter what i'll be watching it bye Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8478364944458008 Review: i didn't catch gilmore girls when it first came out so still doing some catch up on the first season i read through most of the users comments and for the negative ones i have to ask what show are you watching br br this show is a classic great lines characters and good acting and best of all not your standard formula show always with an occasional twist to the story there are probably more women who see themselves reflected in the lorelai emily relationship then in the lorelai rory relationship the people and storylines are not pc but they are real br br if you find the dialogue annoying i suggest you tape the show so you can the parts don't understand Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.877366840839386 Review: obsessed i have every season of gilmore girls and i think the reason i love it so much is because of how smart the script is its not your average comedy show there isn't any pause after a joke it just keeps on if you missed you missed it and its not like a soap opera drama either because it doesn't use dramatic music and the actors never have those stupid cheesy surprise looks i think gilmore girls is one of the shows on t v shows of its time its fun because they talk so fast you can't get everything the first time its nice to go back and laugh at the other jokes also they have so many references its amazing how smart it is br br and you can relate to the characters also their so real and there actors are superb from the witty lorelai to the hermit luke to the immature kirk the show is just amazing i definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good time and spend sometime with there family this is definitely the show for them there is only one word that can describe gilmore girls classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831146001815796 Review: every time i watch this show i just want to turn it off and curse the makers for wasting my time week after week the dialogs or monologues rather as everybody just rants on endlessly about nothing are just becoming so tedious for example the episode i watched yesterday began with a seemingly unending rambling about how a particular dish i forgot what it was with meatballs perhaps always manages to turn the gilmore family dinner into all out war and these were just the few seconds or so br br so it seems every time lots of lines with absolutely zero content the scripts they use must be enormous br br but then every once in a while something happens the babbling stops and suddenly there are these wonderful silent emotional moments for example this week it was breakdown at the estate i just thought it was the best piece of tv i have seen for a long while br br almost makes everything worthwhile Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3888879120349884 Review: i have been hooked on since midway through 2001 2002 2nd season when i tuned in to see smallville 10 minutes early thanks to beginnings i now have all but 2 episodes on tape right up through last night 4 9 i am a middle aged straight male and this is the only weekly tv show i watch br br i love this series because a lauren graham is a damn fine looking woman and funny and smart to boot b the dialogue is extremely well written c it is flat out hilarious putting overrated garbage like everybody loves raymond to shame many current tv comedies have been heavily influenced by the highly successful and much despised slime pit known as married with children where the viewer is encouraged to and feel superior to the characters in the characters have faults but we can see our own foibles in them and laugh with them not at them this is stimulating tv where the writers challenge us to keep up with rapid fire exchanges and out of left field pop culture literature current events references i get immense pleasure out of watching these episodes over and over again catching all the one liners and references to previous episodes stars hollow is its own little world one that i will happily continue to visit as long as the series runs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9603783488273621 Review: i absolutely fell in love with this girls let me tell you something i am from romania and here is only the sixth series running every other day that is on usa tv i check the internet and download it from there so i am in line with the rest of the world i can not believe how deep i am in this show i become to know absolutely everything about them i looked on the internet what's car what are their middle names and stuff like that rory is also leigh and is victoria i can not understand why but my boyfriend does not like them and i try and try to make him see how wonderful they are but without success but he does understand me and lets me be with my with the gilmore girls i adore them i really hope that if someone see's this will give them a try you won't regret it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8122054934501648 Review: this show is my absolute favorite this show is intelligent entertaining and always full of surprises lauren graham is perfect as lorelai gilmore a single mother who is best friend alexis shines as the beautiful and intelligent rory gilmore and is one of a kind as best friend lane kim i love the witty dialog it's what makes it unique about the show kelly bishop is wicked great as emily gilmore and edward is terrific as richard gilmore scott patterson is a joy as luke danes and the band members are one of a kind to watch the community miss patty babette mrs kim taylor kirk and other's are always laugh out loud funny quirky and interesting that always makes the snappy one liners stand out this show has changed so much over the years that it won't ever get old gilmore girls is an original and clever show that keeps you watching that is how good it is i give this show a 10 10 rating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807657599449158 Review: gilmore girls is my favorite tv show of all times they only aired the first 2 seasons in india but i've watched the rest on dvd or read it online it's very refreshing to find a show where the protagonist isn't sneaking around her mother's back but has an open relationship with her the chemistry between lauren graham and alexis who play lorelai and her daughter rory is really great all the acting is excellent and the characters though extremely quirky are still believable the residents of stars hollow show all the amusing of small town life which is contrasted by the endless and social that make up the high society life of parents on one hand there are dance and while on the hand you have dar meetings and cocktail parties all the character's develop a lot and there's a happy ending for more or less everybody there are dramatic elements but also a lot of very witty humor boyfriends are all incredibly hot as are her friend lane's basically it's a cool funny very satisfying show which encompasses all the aspects of life and gives you a feeling of if you work hard enough and wait patiently you'll get what you want even if it wasn't what you intended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956463634967804 Review: the gilmore girls is about a mother who had a daughter when she was 16 now the daughter is 16 in season 1 and they live like sisters sharing everything trusting each other completely br br i like the gilmore girls but i am not sure why the mother named lorelai lauren graham and the daughter named rory short for lorelai played by alexis are both very beautiful women they are both funny and they are charming in their own ways there are some funny supporting characters such as luke scott patterson he and lorelai like each may be even love each other but neither of them really acts on it they have their little moments there are some other supporting characters most of them very funny and with their won touching moments br br what i like the most i think is to see the relationship between the young mother and the daughter who is becoming an adult the dialogue between them is quick sharp funny and sometimes touching as well the band they have is beautiful the gilmore girls makes you feel good so try it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814738631248474 Review: is an interesting film i personally love the dogma movement i wish it had lasted longer it seems to have already died many critics tried their to shut it down i don't know why it's the most interesting movement to happen in the cinematic world since the french new wave besides i've seen the first three in the series and they were all great being a masterpiece in my opinion isn't up to those others i was just fascinated with the filmmaking it's played as if it were a real documentary with a real person who was so obsessed with his camera that he refused to put it down at a few points in the film it becomes clear that it is a work of complete fiction but that illusion was protracted for an amazing amount of time i wish that the filmmakers would have come up with something a bit more interesting to put onscreen it is basically about this guy fabian who is an argentinian visiting the islands were only in the last couple of months allowed onto the islands and fabian plans to the women with argentinian children he sets his eyes on one and most of the movie is spent on her seduction the two actors are very natural camilla only kind of hints that she is an actress fabian seems completely real the politics of the film are somewhat confusing to me since i have only an inkling of the situation surrounding the island and its recent history i was 3 i think when the were invaded the final bit of the film doesn't work at all i don't get what the filmmakers were going for there still is an interesting dogma experiment it does break some dogma rules though notably the no extra music rule there is a lot of that 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777542948722839 Review: last night i saw a peck on the cheek with english subtitles oddly it was minutes long slightly longer than the time listed on imdb br br at first i found myself losing interest in this film because the rather confusing style of filming really lost me the context for what was occurring was missing and i am glad i stuck with it at the beginning a young couple is married and shortly after the wedding war breaks out in their native sri lanka and the lovers are separated months later the wife is very pregnant and on board a refugee vessel heading to india at a refugee center you see the lady about to give birth after which the titles to the film finally are revealed br br the entire focus of the film then changes completely to a young girl who is about to turn 9 in india you see her in her home and she talks to the camera about her life and family none of this seems that interesting or important and you wonder what is missing what about the lady who was about to give birth my wife and i debated this and we finally guessed that this little girl was actually the child of the lady in the first part of the film somehow or another she had been adopted and was talking about her life with mom and dad 2 though she did not realize these people were not her biological parents br br soon after this the parents revealed themselves to be total idiots one of the complaints i had about the film as they decided to tell this very young girl the truth about her and tell it in a way that left the girl emotionally screwed up and confused despite a stupid decision and telling her in the worst way the parents made up for this by agreeing to help her find her biological mother seeing the impact all this had on the girl and parents particularly the adoptive mother was impressive to watch and sure sparked my interest br br unfortunately sri lanka has been involved in a very very long and brutal civil war with off and on for three decades the family's decision to look for the mom back in sri lanka was indeed noble but also a bit stupid at times as they took so many risks and nearly got killed again and again by just blindly jumping into the middle of a war this was all exciting and captivating but also left me wondering about the sanity of the adoptive parents first you tell her she isn't your biological child and now you take her in the middle of a war zone sure the kid really wanted to meet her biological mother but this really was stupid in sight if it were me i might have been tempted to pay an unemployed actress to play the part and fool the kid thus avoiding being in the middle of a war br br despite my complaints the film was lovely to watch and was very rewarding far from perfect it sure hits an emotional home run also while i expected this because i have seen several indian films many westerners will be a bit surprised by the vivid songs that seem to come out of no where this is standard in most films from india including those made in bollywood and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8776766657829285 Review: text taken from 2001 melbourne international film fest guide br br the title is a pun based on the film's lead actor fabian deliberate of a reference to the film's setting and a rather less than subtle allusion to the secret agenda of its protagonist br br fabian is an argentine national an amateur magician passing himself off as a tourist visiting the soon after it is to its people his master plan is to win the ultimate struggle by seducing and the local females with the delicious camilla thus an entire generation of half creates the illusion of a documentary and maintains a fish eyed perspective that gives the film a voyeuristic flair and intimacy argentina Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749056696891785 Review: this is a truly great film with excellent direction the core plot element the painting of ass is captivating i really can't express in words just how much i enjoyed watching getting her ass painted repeatedly br br connor Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8385986685752869 Review: a film is beyond all expectations an excellent insight into the human condition what exactly drives to have her ass painted what could push a human so far that there only way to escape is to have there rear passage repeatedly painted by strangers br br this film is not afraid to in the face of the ass painting issue simply breathtaking roll on the sequel or whatever comes next from the geniuses who made this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8361966609954834 Review: i have read all of jane austen's novels right the way through once a year every year since i was 9 years old and received the modern library edition of her collected works as a birthday present br br i loved this movie for its romance and for the music which stayed hauntingly in my head it was an interpretation of course not an emma or a sense and sensibility but something quite different and something catherine herself would have loved and oh to be loved by this passionate henry this was the henry of imagination and she is the romantic heroine she read about in her novels and which was promised to us by the practical jane austen who tells us right at the beginning that the unlikely catherine will indeed be one i wonder if jane was being entirely satirical in her novel perhaps she too could imagine such a henry br br i haven't seen the film in many years at least a decade but i have been yearning for it ever since Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9431667327880859 Review: i think this film version of northanger abbey is actually quite good it certainly is amusing well it's not a masterpiece as pride and prejudice but there's very good stuff in it especially the city of bath setting the royal the roman the fascinating atmosphere that is excellent if you are a bath fan like myself you'll love watching this film the performances may sound a bit too melodramatic but i've got the impression that this film like the novel itself is deliberately making fun of the popular tales of romance and terror and of the society of the period the only drawback is probably the female lead as i personally have another idea of catherine physical appearance the music is also a bit unusual but i strangely find it acceptable despite it's got nothing to do with the historical period portrayed i'm wondering what would dear old jane think Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8473408818244934 Review: don't watch this movie expecting the jane austen wit crisp dialog or clever social commentary this time around the premise of northanger abbey has been updated in a very sensual way br br in this version erotic are not just silly fantasies but a connection to the world of adult sexuality she is just into with her daylight adventures by day she is very prim and and her swain henry treats her with the utmost courtesy but as her own sexual nature awakens her shift every so subtly from mild to steamy to lurid br br at the beginning of the story visions of sex are based entirely on the gothic novels she in bed it is both heartwarming sexy and provocative to observe the way her dreamy picture of handsome henry dissolves into a lurid dream of being carried off and by romantic villains at the same time it is wry and touching to cut back to her bed in the morning catherine sleeping looks so innocent one would never guess what really goes on in that pretty little head br br later after being invited to henry's castle catherine a family argument and totally its meaning jumping into bed she covers herself up with the and lies awake listening her striking blue eyes the only visible sign that she is alert little by little however those pretty blue eyes and close as she drifts into another heated dream of innocent desire this time catherine dreams she is in elizabethan times waiting outside the castle for the approach of the it's pretty clear she is more excited than terrified by the idea of being carried off by bandits she all but with excitement and anticipation but then after a shot of her running frantically to escape we are back to the daylight world where the maid is her for having made a mess of her room before falling into a sound sleep it's worth noting that heavy eyed yawning in the morning light is itself a rather sensual symbol of how passionate her dreams have been br br ultimately of course stern and unimaginative lover henry the nature of her fantasies and gives her a stern lecture it's interesting that immediate collapse into tears symbolizes not a retreat but an advance into adult relationships in the next scene she burns her gothic romance and throws herself and sobbing onto the bed significantly this turning point is also marked by catherine falling into a deep sleep except that this time there are no dreams of make believe passion presumably catherine has matured enough to be ready for the real thing br br though katherine schlesinger has lovely blue eyes and a lively expression and all her performance is charming it must be said that outside of the heated dream sequences this movie adaptation is excruciatingly dull i'm giving it 9 stars only because the truly romantic may enjoy it purely on a level br br if you'd like to read a book about a genuinely strong willed young heroine who overcomes real darkness and danger in a real gothic setting i highly recommend the perilous by elizabeth marie pope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9699041843414307 Review: vhs i have watched this over and over and loved every minute of it so much so i have now ordered the dvd i only wished the film could have lasted longer i never worry about what other people think i prefer to make my own mind up and entirely disagree with the negative comments and will not let others spoil my enjoyment of the film whatsoever make up your own mind and don't let others put you off i have all jane austen's bbc series but this is my favourite i see there is to be a new northanger abbey released in 2007 which i will buy when it comes out but it will not stop me watching northanger abbey released in the 80's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.932738721370697 Review: i've just watched this again on the bbc channel 4 it's not jane austen's best novel by any means but the film is a reasonable interpretation i suspect the assembly rooms at bath would have been rather more crowded than shown perhaps they couldn't afford the extras also why does everyone shut up so that the dancing couple can have an audible conversation i've never heard anything anyone has ever said to me when i've been dancing and i suspect it would have been the same in the 18 19th century in bath br br i cannot believe the us canada reviews they completely miss the ironic element that is in the film throughout the gothic scenes are quite cleverly presented but you need to read them properly i'm sure jane a would be mildly amused by those reviews a of nothing does anyone else think that peter firth gets to look more like colin baker a former doctor who or vice versa the older they both get Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3724811375141144 Review: i just checked out northanger abbey from the local library and wasn't expecting much imagine my at this gothic treat northanger abbey is one of the most eerie places that you have ever seen with empty and rooms full of hidden secrets the glory of the movie is that it never reveals all your imagination runs free running with the imagination of the main character one m she is a girl of wild imaginations a reader of gothic fantasy that she brings into her and our real world br br if i were to use one word to describe this excellent movie it would be surrealistic dreams are woven throughout the movie enhancing the mood sometimes it is hard to tell what is real and what is not this is intentional i believe br br atmosphere reigns supreme the music is not what you'd expect of a movie by jane austen it is eerie flute and drum based high and haunting with an undercurrent of fear if a soft pleasant tune were playing in northanger abbey it would be positively inviting now it is foreboding a grim and stark palace of but the characters you shall have to see them for yourself br br if you are looking for a most enjoyable evening look no further than northanger abbey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9603618383407593 Review: i can't comment on the accuracy of this production historical or literary but i can say that i enjoyed it if there is a god the sound track will be released work is truly enduring twenty years on i am still moved by the haunting themes of this production and return to it frequently br br the story surrounds the entry into society of catherine somewhat awkward and possessed of an unhealthy interest in gothic stories early pulp fiction catherine descends on bath in the company of mrs allen where she meets henry tilney she is invited to visit the at northanger abbey the seat of the formidable and somewhat financially challenged general tilney who has the unfortunate misconception that there is wealth br br where mutual attraction mixes with family finance dispute is inevitable this coupled with vivid imagination leads her to fear for her safety her eventual departure is marred by accusations and counter accusations of deception and br br but the attraction between catherine and henry stands these trials he returns to provide a happy ending this final scene is especially compelling given the incidental music of br br it may well be a bad production from the purists viewpoint gaudy costumes and shaky performances not but for me it's 88 minutes of bliss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9132189154624939 Review: it pays to watch digest or time if it was the original source of the article that served as a supposed inspiration to mani ratnam to make this masterpiece based on a true story of an adopted girl who goes in search of her biological parents mr ratnam paints a classic that as much as it as much as it and preaches as much as it br br where does one start the foreboding gloom that fresh strife in northern sri lanka the chaotic household of a family headed by a engineer author and 3 naughty children or that murky region where reality crosses the point of providing a comfortable existence and becomes a monster of incredulous and sinister events and ideologies whichever way one looks at it this film is worth being in your collection if you happen to like mani compelling dramas br br mr ratnam is a past master in blending fictional tales within real life incidents and in this film he oozes class in adapting two real life stories into one i will not go into the story as it is better seen than read but what i will dwell upon is the impact it had upon me and why for all the war that happens in this world it cannot destroy that simple yet force called hope br br innocence in its purity cannot fathom the complex desires of adult decadence and greed nor does it recognize perils when it is accompanied by the fierce determination to seek what it wants it is an innocence of such nature that drives amudha to seek her biological parents despite warnings that they could be lost in the of civil war having survived a terrorizing experience of with a physically challenged man only to realize that he is a more lethal entity in disguise amudha sticks to her cause in a manner that tears down her well resistance and finally when the do meet mother and daughter the reunion is so taut with emotion that even the adoptive father is reduced to tears aided by a background score from a r the scene that follows is poignant to melt even the of hearts a list of questions that amudha has to ask her biological mother in a culmination as dramatic as the sequence of incidents leading to it a child discovers its mother alive in body but lost in spirit with the crushing realization that she has no hope of staying with the one who bore her amudha does to her adoptive mother what this film's title means a peck on the cheek br br as for the cast the trail is clearly by the brilliant ps mr ratnam has a gift of spectacular performances from little known child but this should take nothing away from for an award winning performance with an able supporting cast of and the stupendous das she the scenes in almost every frame she is in the music may be not as memorable as other offerings but that still didn't stop him from another national award for the best music direction is as much an ode for the need to cherish human life as it is for nature the dialogues are top class sample the touching exchange amudha and have on the swing shortly after the revelation that she is not biological daughter and the cinematography superb br br this film is a clear statement to drop arms as much as it is to respect human life and expressions do not judge it as a lesson in film making you will only lose out on experiencing one of the very best from the mani ratnam a r stable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871341586112976 Review: i got this movie with my bbc jane austen collection 5 dvds of old bbc adaptations and didn't like it at first it's completely different from the others and it lacks or so i thought one of the qualities that i enjoy in all other austen movies cheerful common sense the nightmare scene in which mrs richards apparently her fingers together was especially upsetting br br i still don't like to watch the finger scene but i do love hearing mrs r saying while she my only acquaintance tore my gown this movie is now my current austen favorite i've watched it 7 or 8 times so far the acting to my mind is incredible the way i notice good acting is when i find myself looking up from whatever i'm doing though not my fingers together hopefully or or whatever in order to watch the character deliver his lines it's the turn of expression the cast of posture that make the words come alive that's what makes good acting as far as i'm concerned br br well i watch almost every part of northanger abbey because almost all the actors play their roles with such charisma peter firth is amazing as mr tilney the perfect blend of and real masculine hero you're not sure until the end whether he's after money or not i love his touch of welsh accent mr and mrs richards are charming the combination of their behaviors especially mr high voice lending counterpoint to his wit and wisdom makes them so real general tilney as the hard hearted father who may possibly be a murderer is fascinating too and captain tilney the grinning rake who is so clearly enjoying himself and the sister and brother whose names i can't currently remember the two of them are so perfectly at once smart and smarmy br br the other reason i love this adaptation is that it is the most romantic of all the jane austen adaptations i know this was one of austen's weak points well it is as far as i am concerned even though all her novels are love stories it's hard to feel that her heroes and heroines are really in love at the end and if they're aren't really in love then what's the point all the other adaptations i've seen other than the early olivier garson one have pretty cold fish kisses at the end if they kiss at all i don't at all like sex in movies but it really is necessary to have a heartfelt kiss in the end and the ending kiss in northanger is a doozy br br the over the top approach to costumes music and lighting work very well as far as i'm concerned and the script is extremely clever the way we are educated about gothic romance in bath normal country upbringing etc is very well done as they usually are in bbc productions also i like the part when the little black page does the and the i think was an entirely appropriate and very clever device br br some people have that this version is the opposite of what jane austen intended to do in northanger abbey she meant to make fun of gothic romance not promote it but i don't think she meant to put mysteries of etc down she was just making the point that you need to distinguish between reality and fiction and this point is made when mr tilney catherine in his mother's room besides general tilney was a villain albeit a prosaic one that point was meant to be made surely Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3983490467071533 Review: although it strays away from the book a little you can't help but love the atmospheric music and settings br br the scenes in bath are just how they should be although if you have watched it as many times as i have you notice that the background people are the same in each scene but that aside i like the scene where they are in the hot but did the men and women really bathe together like that you could see all the men around the outside leering at the women it also seemed strange that they all had their hats on but perhaps this was the style at the time the ballroom scenes were very nice the dancing and the outfits looked beautiful i especially liked dress in the first ballroom scene br br northanger abbey looked suitably imposing but i enjoyed the bath scenes better br br schlesinger gives a good but not exceptional performance as catherine gives the best performance as mrs allen i feel br br ugh peter firth as mr tilney he just talks a load of rubbish and is not a as he should be it's hard to think of him being in love with catherine but then the book never really gave that impression either br br general tilney is played reasonably well by hardy and stuart also gives a sort of good performance as isabella ingrid lacey did not give a good performance as tilney as for john well he gives the impression of a seedy and lustful man perhaps not the character portrayed in the book but i quite like it br br i can handle scenes being cut from a book adaptation but when new scenes and characters are added it usually annoys me the i hate her she is not part of the northanger story and neither is her page boy br br some of the script is peculiar when catherine is asking tilney about her mothers death she asks i suppose you saw the body how did it appear what a silly thing to say calm response is stupid too br br anyway please tell me if you agree or disagree with me Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4902137815952301 Review: i'm a fan of independent film dialogue driven character study pieces are where it's at for me some of the other posts are right wannabes isn't going to rival the godfather for best mob film ever on the other hand wannabes is a well written and well directed picture that has surprisingly good performances from every actor actress my problem with one of the other reviews br br stands out as the only in a cast of italians br br is a jewish last name and as such has a dark not a traditional one of an he doesn't stand out at all rather delivers a great performance br br this didn't win many awards but it is deserving of a saturday night with a bowl of popcorn i found it for 7 bucks at blockbuster and was pleasantly surprised to say the least highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9938579201698303 Review: heath acting in this film really bugs me but overall its a great watch bryan brown is excellent when i dont normally like him but then his whole gang are a great piece of work jimmy is a hapless wannabe gangster who cant seem to do a thing right spoilers loses money car and nearly a bank robbery but still comes out on top br br didnt know what the two kids were in it for at the start but they ties some storylines together nicely br br all in all a damn fine piece of australian cinema 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9908045530319214 Review: the movie is made in a style that resembles lock stock and two smoking barrels with lot's of subplots fancy camerawork cool music and that great tongue in cheek aussie type of humor you'll find nowhere else how this movie has escaped the european and american audience is a mystery Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.728964626789093 Review: a gritty australian film with all the elements for success two hands represents the ability of australian film makers and actors to produce top quality popular material the film has a fresh angle and uniquely incorporates drama suspense and comedy br br i found this film thoroughly enjoyable on so many different levels but can also appreciate that it might not be everyone's of the film carries a distinct aussie humour as it portrays the seedy underworld of sydney and explores the lives of a young man ledger and young woman byrne swept up in the local crime scene br br two hands deals with the theme of good and evil both on an interpersonal and personal level and looks at the issue of consequences for actions br br the camera work is and the dialogue humorous with bryan brown who plays pando and heath ledger as jimmy battling it out on screen in the most bizarre situations this aussie film is certainly not short of acting talent br br this subtle action comedy has become somewhat of a cult favourite and one of mine also Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856265187263489 Review: this movie gives you more of an how australians act even though the castle is a great australian movie it's a bit out there this movie is by far the best aussie flick i have seen haven't seen dirty deeds yet and probably would be my favourite movie the point is if you haven't seen it go see it if a crime action comedy is your thing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780505895614624 Review: before i start my review here is a quick lesson in australian slang which may help you with viewing the movie and understanding some of the other reviews from australia and overseas br br in australian slang are a pair of rubber not to be confused with the same american word that to butt revealing underwear are a brand of australian short a is a small can sized bottle of beer and a is a foam for a small bottle of beer br br if you love black comedies about criminals then you will love this movie a lot of people on imdb with weak and no appreciation of dark humour have reviewed this movie which unfortunately makes this movie appear to be more mediocre than what it is a lot of reviewers have also compared it to lock stock and pulp fiction while it is the same genre it is a completely different and original style br br a lot of reviewers have also panned this movie for using heath characters dead brother to open and guide the narrative for this movie without watching the movie closely enough to realise that his brother was killed by the same villain that wishes to kill character this is explained midway through the movie but not clearly enough for most to understand br br this movie is also reminiscent of lock stock and reservoir dogs in that it is the director writers debut feature and for a debut feature it rates as well as these two movies as a matter of fact like lock stock and reservoir dogs i rate this movie as a 10 10 for a director writers debut unfortunately unlike tarantino and ritchie jordan fails to live up to expectations in his subsequent movies like ned kelly br br this movie is one that you should definitely add to your dvd collection and is one that holds up to several viewings quite easily Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6751344203948975 Review: a good story well acted with unexpected character twists eg vicious murderous gangster bryan brown teaching his son although it succeeds as an action drama where you hope the good guy ledger and his succeed it also has some hilarious ironic black humour eg the bank robbers who become radio competition winners and their reaction the revenge etc well worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739990830421448 Review: two hands restored my faith in aussie films it took an old premise and made it fresh i enjoyed this movie to no end i recommend it to those people who like guy ritchie films bryan brown was fantastic and just about perfect in a role tailor made for him ledger was dumb and his performance a very satisfying movie for me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934784471988678 Review: mani sir as usual brings out another amazing story with such an amazing relationship between parents and child is brought out in a beautiful fashion mani sir as usual without much special effects and not much outdoor shoots in fact this was the only movie where he went outside india ever that too just to sri lanka class is written all over the movie and to add to it music which is just amazing is one of my most songs ever maddy who is what he is in the film industry has impressed a lot too starting from to to to guru mani ratnam has showed to the world what a versatile actor maddy is has been really good too she has showed that she can act too in non glamorous and character roles in all an amazing movie sad that the tamil public could not appreciate this movie and it bombed at the box office Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9637795686721802 Review: i saw two hands back in sydney a few years ago and it instantly became one of my all time favourite films it's got action adventure comedy and romance all rolled up into one and a bit of zen thrown in for good measure like much australian film the plot is easy to follow yet wonderfully engaging and jordan should justly feel proud of his work br br anyway it was on tv just now on channel 4 in london and my two favourite comedy scenes of not just this movie but indeed any movie had been cut out so if you watch this movie make sure it's the original version Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8159090876579285 Review: i'm afraid i must disagree with mr as although he is correct in saying this isn't a comedy it has many other merits the plot is a little mad at parts but i believe it it all fits together nicely creating a satisfying enjoyable film the last scene was rather abysmal compared to the rest of the film but the actual ending of the plot a few scenes previously is very interesting showing just what someone will do under stressful circumstances br br i would recommend this film to fans of thrillers and action movies but if you're a fan of gangster movies then as long as you don't expect expect something as deep as goodfellas then you should still find it enjoyable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9488186240196228 Review: brilliant film i am sorry to say that it resembles to me a bit like pulp f but thats how it is with post pulp era many pictures get automatically to it for only being a gangster flick but this one is well written funny coincidences ordinary gangsters who are family men resemble something from tarantino which is a good similarity br br anyway the film's about a guy bloke in australia which is getting mixed up with a hard core crime gang and ends up in a debt and deep s it to his assistance is his deceased brother anyone remember val kilmer in true r to pay of his debt and escape from the gangsters who are on his trail the gangsters are cold blooded but take the time to play chess and focus on the upbringing of their children they also get served tea from their granny while planning a bank robbery and have trouble what to do with their kids during the robbery so a humorous gangster flick with heath ledger in good form though i'm not a fan and bryan brown in great action as a gang leader Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640541076660156 Review: two hands is a highly enjoyable aussie crime caper which ultimately succeeds by the way the film easily combines tense dramatic moments with very funny characters and situations to give the film the right balance and feel the comedy of the film occurs naturally and the laughs haven't been set up too haven't been too worked at it really is very funny thanks to the fact that each character in the movie is excellently cast and that each actor actress and can relate to the aussie humor they portray it very well and very realistically of course they're helped out immensely by a fantastic script by writer director jordan i was reading another review of this film by an american who had seen it and he heavily criticised it basically passing it off as a pulp fiction clone i think that that's just rubbish this film isn't trying to be pulp fiction the feel and style of each of this excellent films are totally opposite without wanting to sound superior or arrogant i think to fully understand this film the humor the sincerity the characters etc you have to be australian or at least understand the culture which the other guy obviously didn't have the clue about some americans whose reviews of certain non american films seem ignorant to and have trouble anything that isn't an american product it's a real shame because this is a really great film the love story featured between the main character and the girl is also portrayed in a very real sincere and sweet way i'm very proud to have this film in my collection 4 5 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496769905090332 Review: having seen and loved this film in australia i was very keen to get me on a copy i got one on dvd back in the uk only to find that it's a very different edit br br the domestic edit i saw is the uk and i presume european edits spends a lot longer on the narrator played by jimmy's dead brother and in truth that and few other points to no real benefit br br it is not a serious criticism but the oz edit is just and i think more assured br br i can't say why they felt it needed for the overseas market br br so careful about which one you go for br br i went for both Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8586692810058594 Review: mild spoilers br br and that's ten of all time ' i stumbled across by accident maybe that made it all the more special no inflated expectations on ifc one night and couldn't believe that i hadn't heard anything about it now that heath ledger is getting more famous in the usa i'm sure it's more available at the time i was telling friends about the film and no one could find it anywhere except the occasional ifc showing br br anyway in the black comedy gangster genre it fits in well with my other favorites and everybody in the film really seems to end up with what they deserve bryan brown is hilarious as the main gangster who makes with his small son and plays with his henchmen also hilarious is the quick edit fate of a random car thief even heath was pretty good in it at the time i vaguely remembered him from a short lived series on fox called ' hopefully jordan will make another hit but as far as i'm concerned this is his best yet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633936882019043 Review: so i turned on the tv today at 1 00 pm on a sunday expecting to see crap and and this great movie was just starting didn't know what it was but drew me in almost immediately the movie was excellent br br there were a couple of things that didn't make sense for one i don't get why the dead guy was talking about doing stuff to get yourself out of your bad situation but then jimmy doesn't really do anything except the basic stuff to survive that anyone would do in his situation in other words it wasn't his initiative that got him out of his bad situation it was just luck second i don't get the thing about the girl killing the the gangsters at the end because the whole thing was partly by the thief people stealing money and then the other thief kills at the end so they steal his money twice and kill him how is that good Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1092640683054924 Review: this deceptively laid back low key casually paced aussie crime thriller unravels with a casual ease and relaxed self confidence that's a delight to behold eager beaver working class kid jimmy an heath ledger yearns to make something out of his ordinary life jimmy gets his big break when local crime kingpin pando an outstanding bryan brown him an easy gig which entails delivering 10 grand to an old lady jimmy finds himself knee deep in serious trouble when he loses money writer director simple tale of how things aren't always what they're cracked up to be young love all actions having consequences and that old chestnut about how crime doesn't pay works like a charm thanks to a wonderful wealth of well observed minor quirky details a strong subtext concerning man's duel capacity for both good and evil a nice sense of irony the chillingly matter of fact way the violence is presented and the marvelous of the assorted drawn low life characters in an instantly recognizable and totally believable banal day to day reality e g is shown playing with a and at one point interrupts a business conversation with a fellow hood to talk with his son over the phone judging from his finely and two fisted portrayal of the cunning not to be with pando bryan brown undoubtedly qualifies as one of the finest actors to ever grace celluloid a sturdy and satisfying little sleeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744422435760498 Review: two hands is a hilarious australian gangster movie set in really sultry sydney i bet tourists never sydney and to look like it did in this film all sweaty bodies oppressive nighttime and gangsters in shorts and heath ledger plays an amateur boxer with an eye on becoming part of the local king's cross boss's gang he looked rather magnificent in his green wife and blue patterned smuggler a sweaty tattooed bod does become him i always had him down as a home away boy and he has been in that soap which is a little than the insipid neighbours the film is really worth watching for its combination of sardonic humour and nasty violence the drowning scene is expected to give me nightmares soon awards country girl love interest city brother and tattooed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8752239942550659 Review: i had never heard of this movie but i like heath ledger and bryan brown and the story sounded interesting so i figured i'd give it a shot i found it to be very enjoyable heath ledger plays a 19 year old who works a kind of crappy job and wants to start making some serious dough so he goes and asks for work from mobster bryan brown i won't go into details but things go very bad for ledger and gets into big trouble with bryan brown from their on the movie just gets better and better with one scene involving ledger hooking up with a pair of bank robbers and lets not forget the beautiful rose byrne who plays love interest i would definitely recommend this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8936881422996521 Review: this film is absolute gold if you haven't seen it do mani ratnam outdoes himself once again this film introduced me to das as well though everyone shines in this movie my only regret is i've never found a copy with subtitles to the lyrics of the songs we are led from the jungle of northern sri lanka to the serene beaches of southern india as well as from the terror of war to the ultimate conquest by love of the human heart beautiful subtle witty with a few hidden surprises waiting for the viewer this movie stands up to being seen again and again and the story within the story the umbrella is done so well as we watch the scene unfold from drawings in a book lovely watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786295294761658 Review: many years ago i saw this movie on television maybe and loved it so i decided to rent it on dvd the other day to see whether it still held up in my estimation it did br br set in notorious king's cross district where prostitution drug abuse and sex stores it tells the story of jimmy played by heath ledger jimmy is a young man maybe late teens or who hasn't had a stable family background he is on the of society and works as a for a sex club encouraging people to enter the store he is aware of an underworld figure called pando who is a local in the cross it's jimmy's hope that he will find himself on radar and get with him a short cut to social he hopes br br one night jimmy meets the beautiful young woman alex played by the charming rose byrne you just know that a love story will play out between them on that night as well jimmy is first contacted by pando played by bryan brown pando has a for jimmy it's the in the that jimmy has been waiting for br br to reveal too much more would spoil the many surprises that this movie has in store for the viewer stylistically if you like quentin tarantino or guy ritchie movies you should be in tune with what to expect twists and turns and black comedy br br what's so great about this movie is its very it's no mere knock off of tarantino or ritchie but a genuine australian contribution to the genre br br a fascinating aspect to this movie is how it all hangs together sometimes you are introduced to characters who you wonder what the hell they're doing there in the end all these tie together beautifully it's sort of like a celluloid strip br br a highlight of the movie is bryan brown's character of pando pando likes puzzles and it's fun to see him play games with his cronies it's the little details revealed about him which are so enjoyable his taste in music for starters br br of the heath ledger movies i have seen the dark knight 10 things i hate about you this is perhaps his best role wasn't taken with 10 things if you are a heath ledger fan ledger recently died a tragic accidental death this is a chance to see him in his greatest australian role i think there is great chemistry between ledger and byrne in this movie so on one level it functions as nice love story br br this movie doesn't have some of the horror of tarantino and ritchie underworld movies but it does have some adult themes scenes that surprise you with their coldness and beauty in that sense it's not an ideal movie for very young viewers but it's not a movie that gore hounds will get excited about either br br lastly i have to say that it is great that australia can make great movies like this usually the kind of movies my home country makes can be this movie has strengths where many australian movies have weaknesses i e it has a great story great acting and a great script we need more popular quality movies like this to be made here in australia br br highly recommended other australian movies i have loved include br br breaker 10 10 mad max 2 10 10 my brilliant career not reviewed here by me yet proof the devil's playground the year my voice broke bad boy a great dark comedy the dish a great charming comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913081526756287 Review: two hands is an entertaining funny story about australian the screenplay contrasts the world of fast money and deadly acts with the of fate and circumstance in a subtle way we are asked to ponder the concept that major events in our lives are sometimes generated without our being fully aware of the root causes the forces of fate and circumstance take jimmy the main character into situations that bring about the realization of his shallow dreams and ultimately an understanding of a more personally promising world br br the clueless jimmy portrayed with by heath ledger is a kid who grew up without opportunity the high paying world of crime offers the greatest appeal to his senses the love and help of friends guides him to a higher br br the film is well directed and well acted the band of criminals between likable and despicable keeping us interested in their crazy antics all through the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780338406562805 Review: this aussie flick filmed in 1999 does an ok job of portraying a bunch of small time crooks in kings cross sydney the plot focuses on the plight of a young would be who's life is in danger after a job for his future boss very well acted by heath ledger and bryan brown the plot is fairly believable with some very humorous moments in one scene which revolves around a bank heist the setting up of various themes central to the story is quite well done eg when one is searching for bullets for his gun i personally have a dislike for gratuitous violence in movies and in this regard the movie did not offend it attempted and succeeded in showing us the human side of the baddies such as bryan brown the rest of the cast did an ok job without any real stand outs that i remember the direction was very good in succeeding in making a believable movie that provided good entertainment the main feature that makes this a good movie is the acting and direction of heath ledger and his successful portrayal of a naive young man who makes stupid mistakes for short term gratification thinking he is indestructible and not realizing that there are sinister people waiting to on any mistake the director jordan deserves special mention rating in my book 7 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686773419380188 Review: if you enjoyed films like pulp fiction reservoir dogs and lock stock and two smoking barrels you are going to love two hands it has the same type of black humor beat to it and will keep you entertained through the whole film like pulp fiction it has the wacky scenarios that the characters get into and how they deal with them along with and picnic at hanging rock this has to be one of the best australian films i've seen it also stars a young heath ledger before he got real big in the states br br this is a terribly underrated movie that i believe is just as good as pulp fiction and those greats you have to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642417430877686 Review: based on its current imdb rating as well as several plot i didn't expect much from but how wrong i was br br from start to finish you're kept deeply engrossed in a genre which has been continuously unoriginal for quite a while even in terms of mise en scene and cinematography the director excels and creates a film consisting of great imagination if you're looking for a film which is not only entertaining but also provocative compelling and genuinely extraordinary then make this the next film you watch br br i'm hoping heath tragic death will have lead to more people picking up this film he was an incredible talent and his performance in this is one not to be missed don't make the mistake of judging and this amazing film before you've seen it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9250810146331787 Review: it's hard to know what to make of this weird little aussie crime flick on the one hand it's an enjoyable little film with a great sense of humour but on the other it just lacks a certain something that ensures the film never reaches above it's that keeps it trapped within the merely territory that being said two hands is a well plotted film that excellently several stories at the same time which allows several small climaxes throughout the movie and that in turn helps to stop the film becoming boring the absurdity of the goings on the thick australian accents and the bizarre set of characters all help to ensure that the film entertains also the plot follows the story of a young who thinks he'll go on to bigger things after accepting a job from the local kingpin he doesn't the job only lands him in trouble when he fancies a swim and stupidly leaves ten grand on the beach which is promptly stolen by a couple of kids who have the time of their lives on a shopping spree however all is not rosy for our hero who must find the money or face the consequences br br the film is made up of a cast of unknowns at least it was back in 1999 as nowadays heath ledger is something of a name he doesn't impress too much here however as his performance is mostly of the one note variety and he doesn't make for a very compelling lead he fits the movie in that he's australian and looks naive but beyond that he's not the best lead i've ever seen in a movie if you ask me bryan brown gave the best performance here he might not have a great deal of screen time but he steals every scene he's in and it's him that provides the movie with a lot of its humour he's got nothing to do with the best sequence however which takes place in the form of probably the most hilarious bank robbery ever caught on film on the whole i can recommend this film to people that enjoy quirky crime films as the weirdness is plentiful and the way that events take a turn for the bizarre is enjoyable but if you're not a fan of this sort of film i can't really say that two hands will float your boat it's not a must see but if it's your thing and you get a chance to see it you probably wont completely regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9702401161193848 Review: a refreshing black comedy starring some of australia's finest in the same way that lock stock and 2 smoking barrels captured the funny side of london gangsters two hands rips through the sydney underworld it wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't so close to the bone br br an australian classic if australia could pull more rabbits like this out its hat it might actually have a film industry worth keeping an eye on Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.932569146156311 Review: jordan takes us into the seedy crime side of sydney australia following the desperate attempt of nineteen year old jimmy heath ledger who a job for a local gangster and needs to make before they get to him the gangsters led by bryan brown are a menacing bunch with a humorous streak in them that's what makes the film work because we always view gangsters as a rough bunch out to screw you badly but this mob your funny bone as well a clever structured script by jordan has characters crossing paths and getting caught in the web plot Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5124061703681946 Review: br br br br 5 years ago if you were to watch an australian film you would expect to see crocodile hunters stories of war drag queens and and australians in general being represented as living off the land saying words like and generally being the classic underdog br br luckily australian film has evolved over the last couple years and is churning out modern day such as moulin rouge chopper boy and sample people br br in this evolution of film we also find two hands br br set in kings cross two hands is a black comedy about crime and survival in the rough end of town pando played by bryan brown is a sydney mob boss he's the king of crime wearing carrying a and helping his son with his he's vicious but real as are his holding to someone's head in one scene and then playing in the next they are well respected and if they ask you for a favour you don't say no br br enter jimmy played by heath ledger jimmy is your average aussie guy in his early twenties he's a good guy who wants to make a name for himself without getting on anyone's bad side so when pando asks jimmy to deliver 10 000 jimmy accepts br br things start to get exciting when 2 teenagers manage to steal the money while jimmy is at the beach so now jimmy is 10 000 in dept to a major mob boss from here we start to see all the stories with jimmy and his attempt at a bank robbery to recover the money jimmy and alex the love interest played by rose byrne pando trying to find jimmy and of course the two teenagers and their new found the concept is by the narrator jimmy's dead brother michael who was killed by pando and his gang years earlier br br in the end all the storylines connected really well with a surprise twist to shock and the audience i thoroughly enjoyed it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9307742118835449 Review: the inspiration for this film was the fact that american gangsters are well dresses but the aussies well when you might kill a guy as soon as look at the then you can dress as badly as you want and people won't criticize you br br jimmy is fighter an illegal boxer sometimes and is offered work by pando the local gangster boss in the cross that is australia's notorious kings cross district not the cross of london fame as many a british finds out the hard way br br due to feelings of love he up a job loses a lot of money and has to get it to pando before pando and his heavies can kill him br br lots of dark humour interesting action revelations about the australia's and human nature it is very centred in the australian nature and explores the nature of australian criminals versus the american and british ones br br one problem is that each of the elements of the story don't have enough substance and depth but it is a painting with broad strokes that covers a lot of area not covered previously so as an overall package it is worthwhile br br team it up with chopper and dirty deeds for your aussie crime fest or lock stock and two smoking barrels and miller's crossing for an international falling short of the criminal gangs fest br br by the way bryan brown is a great actor who has just done a huge number of really bad movies here is one of his great movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485315084457397 Review: i have seen this movie when it was released and no doubt it is heart touching i liked the point of view of a kid who came to know that what she was thinking about her were actually not true it's a shatter to that small kid and her search to find out who she is and before and after she knows about her the relationship between her and her foster mom that's a nice view a r adds his stress by a good re recording and songs in this movie mani ratnam does not exaggerate or give like in but simply narrates the characters as they are and because of that the film exactly strikes the audience the pool bath scene of and did not convey perfectly what it meant for mani ratnam has amazingly improved Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9499109983444214 Review: jimmy heath ledger is given a simple job by pando bryan brown a underworld kingpin to deliver money to a particular address but when no one answers the door jimmy decides to take a dip at the beach to pass some time but he notices that his clothes on the sand have been messed up and the 10 grand is gone jimmy rings pando to tell him the problem but he doesn't want to hear it pando and his boys try their best to locate jimmy meaning no more jimmy if they get their hands on him so now jimmy goes into hiding to a bank robbery to get money back also throughout this mess he meets the innocently sweet alex rose byrne and together they're in for one hell of a ride through king cross br br two hands is simply an engrossing pick me up film that's brisk exhilarating and incredibly fresh what you got here is pretty much an urban gangster film with a seedy backdrop and in your face what how's that fresh you ask well because it takes us into the underworld where the australian culture shines with criminals wearing flip flops and shorts done up cars and a can of beer in the and don't forgot the australian sense of humour dry and sarcastic you can say it owes a lot to the likes of pulp fiction goodfellas a fave of mine and lock stock and two smoking barrels for its inspiration but for me it still stands on its own the film has real mixture of light hearted moments but also a mean streak to it with some unexpected shocks and black humour that can actually be disturbing you just don't know what's coming and it has a nice touch of snappy irony especially the ending and great timing with its humour one scene involving a bank robbery will have you in stitches i guarantee you the plot's outline is really a coming to age story or about the road not taken with a punching love tale added and then the gangster element to finish it off most of the sub plots were cleverly constructed and well maybe it could've gone without the supernatural element involving jimmy's dead brother but in the overall context the diverse plot seems to all click together intense natural and crisp dialogue filled the outrageously colourful script with quick jabs of aussie slang i'm fair br br what truly made the film was that of bryan brown's performance of pando he just gave his character such a charismatic nasty persona that when he wasn't on screen his presence was still felt he gave his character two sides one being a prick but the other side is such a good bloke a young rose byrne glows with her sweet quirky character alex she looked gorgeous and added a bubbly personality then you got heath ledger who the buck as the naive jimmy great supporting cast involved with the likes of susie porter tom long david field steve and steve le such raw performances are achieved and from that you get riveting fun and believable characters pumping rock soundtrack bursting at the seams with the likes of and alex lloyd provide a cool vibe also being shot on location in king cross really helped it stick out by holding a life of its own and showing the australian way of life camera tricks captured the city's backdrop superbly especially the piercing this was a film that when it ended i was totally satisfied with what i got overall a paced crime thriller that achieves what it intended to do a fun clever and crazy roller coaster ride of thrills and excitement br br i say it's a successful aussie take on lock stock and two smoking barrels by director writer jordan in his debut film if you come across it don't hesitate to it give it a go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621205925941467 Review: two hands is a good addition to the australian film catalogue br br it is that curious mix of real life surreal life comedy tragedy and love the australians have developed on their own br br heath ledger is basically a good if naive guy wanting to get on he falls in with a local big man pando bryan brown but at the very moment he sets a first toe on the dark path to crime he meets alex rose byrne here is the cause of the error to change his life in ways unexpected after getting on the wrong side of pando accidentally things get very bad very quickly and if not for a little otherworldly help this would have been a short sad film yes jimmy learns a few lessons in life and no one escapes in one way or another but at the end of it has a feel good feel to it although there is a lawless theme through the story it is not glorified and helps to show how destructive crime can be on normal lives br br heath ledger is excellent as jimmy innocent and savvy at the same time rose is hypnotic as alex and bryan is marvellous as usual this is a small ensemble of characters are believable and i found myself caring about the good guys and disliking the baddies br br this dvd is usually in the cheap aisle so i would recommend adding it too your dvd collection it would be money well spent br br 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9911777377128601 Review: i remember catching this film on a screening a year ago and i was completely blown away by the whole thing i thought the film managed to represent such a diversity of genres the supernatural a love story the intrigue of crime and so many more br br i was hooked on the whole thing after a minute or so and was really concerned about the characters it made me feel terrified at one second for jimmy and then had me laughing away at the gangsters in the next and all the time i had my fingers crossed that things would work out for br br heath ledger and rose are superb bryan brown is absolute quality and had me up along with david field who was funny as well as being an evil br br since i saw this film i managed to order it on dvd and as a result every person i show it to has been hooked in much the same way br br this film is perfect for a sunday afternoon or a lazy evening and it's one that you can really appreciate with your mates around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732426404953003 Review: spoiler br br in 1993 african american director actor mario van peebles followed up the tremendously popular urban action film new jack city with posse the film was co written and directed by van peebles who also stars as the main character jessie lee br br plot the film begins at the turn of the 20th century when the united states was embroiled in the spanish american war apparently a time when the u s justice system could send convicts into military service jessie lee finds himself an unwilling enlisted man serving with an all black cavalry troop in cuba some of his include little j stephen baldwin fast talking charles lane and the towering but simple tiny lister they find a hidden chest of gold on a run and decide to keep it however the ambitious bigoted colonel graham zane finds out about the gold and is apparently willing to kill jessie lee and company for it a shootout between the graham's forces and jessie lee's leaves the colonel blind in one eye and his forces retreat jessie lee's crew manage to smuggle themselves and the gold back to new orleans but it turns out that graham isn't far behind jessie lee and his allies are forced to go on the run heading west to a town called apparently was founded by blacks in the years following the civil war jessie lee's father king david was the charismatic preacher who co founded the town however as is revealed in intermittent flashbacks king david was soon brutally murdered by a white mob in a parallel of the klan terror that began around the same time jessie lee and company eventually find their way to only to find that the townsfolk aren't exactly glad to see when sheriff bates richard jordan of a nearby white makes it clear that he wants jessie lee and his or alive carver blair underwood is the sheriff and de mayor of his own agenda may not square with having jessie lee around br br analysis the action sequences are all very credible and mario van peebles turns in a good performance as the brooding hero in the aftermath of the success of new jack city it was almost expected van peebles would helm a sequel or at least a similar urban action follow up instead van peebles looked 100 years into the past creating a mostly black western effectively the black themed westerns of the 1970's and continuing the legacy of largely forgotten black themed cowboy films from the early 20th century unlike new jack city the film was independently financed and originally released through entertainment allegedly execs at the major studios when van peebles pitched to them some of the more curious casting at the time involved rappers big daddy kane and tone as father time and angel respectively in certain interviews mario van peebles has said that he often likes to cast against type in the years since the trend of casting rap singers in non musical films would become almost commonplace keen viewers will notice several cameos by various entertainment personalities black action film veterans like isaac hayes truck turner pam grier foxy brown and larry cook the spook who sat by the door show up as does stand up legend russell not to mention tv producer stephen j who hired the junior van peebles to star in sonny spoon years earlier the film is with woody strode in a key role Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5728384852409363 Review: i enjoyed this movie extremely it was the last great mario van peebles movie i know of it had a hip hop old west flavor to it big daddy kane and tone had major parts it shouldn't have won any oscars but it was enjoyable all the same Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.861365795135498 Review: ok maybe posse can't compare to other popular cowboy western movies but that's because it didn't have the funding those movies had obviously whenever you want to produce a story such as this one focusing on african american historical involvement and no servants and are not historical involvement hollywood isn't going to be too supportive and believe me they weren't the producers and actors sacrificed a lot of of expenses to make posse just so that the story could be told i think that alone is commendable posse may not be oscar material and they don't like black media too much either but it is a start it is entertaining and it introduces us to the black cowboy a character most of us are unfamiliar with Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26334092020988464 Review: i'm not the biggest fan of westerns my two personal favorites though are unforgiven and tombstone this movie though i loved it was great the plot was well done and it was a fun movie everybody who had a part in this movie did excellent i even think it beat out both movies in well not really unforgiven because that was a superb movie that these two can't compare with in the long run i do think it beat out tombstone though both had its strong points for instance they both had excellent well known casts very good plots and very good filming but posse beat out tombstone in four ways in my opinion first the characters were more unique in posse the music was better in posse the idea was original in posse unlike wyatt earp and the biggest difference the action sequences oh my gosh posse was a western with really good action sequences i mean really good the action was fast paced like modern day based up movies the action had big budget explosions too the were pretty good also mario van was great in this movie i suggest buying this excellent movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707880616188049 Review: a good old fashioned flight and revenge western given a twist and a touch of gravitas by injecting a little black social history into its plot lead by mario van peebles who does ok the gang of misfits on the run from billy seemingly unstoppable army all acquit themselves well their adventures plausible yet fun and exciting some nice moody flashback scenes setting up the hero's character and backstory a good shoot out ending as our heroes defend the town from greedy white and even stephen baldwin isn't bad in this enjoyable quite powerful western Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7895315289497375 Review: i'm not the biggest fan of westerns my two personal favorites though are unforgiven and tombstone this movie though i loved it was great the plot was well done and it was a fun movie everybody who had a part in this movie did excellent i even think it beat out both movies in well not really unforgiven because that was a superb movie that these two can't compare with in the long run i do think it beat out tombstone though both had there strong points for instance they both had excellent well known casts very good plots and very good filming but posse beat out tombstone in four ways in my opinion first the characters were more unique in posse the music was better in posse the idea was original in posse unlike wyatt earp and the biggest difference the action sequences oh my gosh posse was a western with really good action sequences i mean really good the action was fast paced like modern day based up movies the action had big budget explosions too the were pretty good also mario van was great in this movie i suggest buying this excellent movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970755398273468 Review: thank you mario van peebles for informing us of not only the existence of black cowboys but providing a compelling story that was easy to follow br br the plot backdrop music and talent were all top notch it was great that you used so many african american artists to tell the tale of the black cowboy it was also good to see billy zane in this movie does he ever play a good guy br br i would highly recommend this film to anyone who wants to their way of thinking this is an excellent movie and i feel privileged to have seen it hopefully you'll feel the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816927909851074 Review: when you want to celebrate life and love especially for precious little daughters you have to shout it from the countryside and what gorgeous there are so many tears of joy even god joins in see this movie br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8730806708335876 Review: i think that mario van peebles movie posse is a very important film it is an excellent entry point film to a side of history many are not aware of this is a story of early black settlers cow boys and returning from the spanish american war with a of gold the main character peebles is haunted by memories of his murdered father the racism applied to the new black settlers and is explored in this film with excellent casting including melvin van peebles father billy zane stephen baldwin and a wonderful performance by big daddy kane br br one senses that to use as many notable black and some not so notable smile actors as possible perhaps too many some notable persons hayes pamela grier are only scene in cameo others briefly such as tone the sentiment and efforts of peebles efforts to expose these actors will be understood by some the large cast a feat for any director work well and do a good job of telling the story in the classic revenge and fight vs justice western br br most noteworthy was the wonderful narrative role of veteran actor woody strode from once upon a time in the west who's own life was a barrier breaker within the context of a previous era not yet completed faded from memory no other actor could have done this role better read the mini bio on woody strode here as a http imdb com name bio br br the film does a good job of balancing action with a bit of sardonic humour the dialog was excellent if a bit contemporary and as others have mentioned the profanity was not accurate to that period the sex scene was a bit much not really needed there are some historical inaccuracies such as the seeming electronic of the cattle etc but posse is a good effort to hopefully open the door for more historical and creative works reflective of other untold stories and events the actual photos of real cowboys at the end credits was very nice touch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829203486442566 Review: favourite from the first run of season 10 and also one of my personal favourites features the adventure of al gore before going on global warming and before the movie it was similar a adventure certainly al gore was also trying to aware the world about something that can change the earth something really dangerous this time about something that is half man half bear and half pig al gore had only one thing in mind to aware everyone of and to kill it al gore here is more than hilarious everyone who sees him feel sorry for him and yes he can childish doing tantrums since nobody believes him but he is just a f demented bastard basically four kids are trapped in a cave because of al gore but certainly he don't have that in his mind there's not space for any other subject is just what concerns al gore those four kids are cartman kenny kyle and stan basically stan felt sorry for al gore and the four boys were just playing in al game never that gore could almost kill them while he was trying to kill hilarious scene they are just children damned so at this part we have on one hand all the stuff with the rescue team who also feel sorry for al gore and on the other hand we have a little yet extremely hilarious cartman episode and there are not surprises of the attitude of cartman after he finds a treasure inside the cave certainly the whole stuff with this treasure is fantastic and is great because you will see a sick cartman in both senses he is really sick for the boys and really sick for us and in the end al gore does killed this character is a fantastic one and i'm terrific fun in this episode a highly re watchable one 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898424744606018 Review: is a pretty funny episode of south park it spoofs al gore and his speeches on global warming only replacing global warming with a fictional monster who has parts of a man a bear and a pig he tells the boys about it in a school assembly and stan feels sorry for him so he and the boys decide to hang out with him gore eventually gets them trapped in a rock cave where he believes to be and they are stuck for days meanwhile cartman finds treasure but wants to keep it all to himself is a good spoof on global warming and overall a funny south park episode br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752587080001831 Review: alright so this episode makes fun of al gore i'm sure it a few liberals off the thing is south park makes fun of everybody much like the simpsons did if you get offended that a politician you like is made fun of then maybe you need a better sense of humor and are taking the show too seriously with that being said this episode is hilarious and one of the best al portrayal is hilarious scheme goes terribly wrong and the results will have you rolling on the floor laughing it is basically everything you would ever want out of a south park episode and it is easily one of my favorites i'll won't comment too much further on the plot because i don't want to give anything away Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8510594367980957 Review: first of all ignore the comment about how south park should make fun of republicans everyone is doing that now why should south park blindly follow what the rest of the media is doing and what the republicans are doing is more serious and less funny than al gore and his global warming hysteria br br but all that aside this episode is just plain funny al portrayal has to be one of the best caricatures of a politician i've ever seen it was original and it was based on peoples opinions of the man i don't want to give anything away but it had me rolling on the floor br br there are also has some of the best cartman kyle moments ever br br all in all i'd say that this is one of the best episodes the show has ever had and i would highly recommend it to anybody Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983836829662323 Review: this was a pretty good episode though no trapped in the closet or cartoon wars it had a lot of things going for it the character of al gore and that bizarre as hell super thing was pretty darn funny but the scene that made me adore this episode was one i'm sure everyone will agree was one of the greatest cartman kyle moments ever when cartman is superstitious of kyle that he'll be stealing his gold which of course is fake and he comes within inches of his face suddenly kyle wakes up and they have that crazy conversation where cartman tries to act like everything is completely fine cartman out the treasure at the end though predictable was pretty funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9290457963943481 Review: wesley is young inventor brian foster who's invented a new crime busting security device in the form of a robot dog the titular c h o m p s it stands for canine home protection system c h o m p s who's been modeled after real dog can do just about anything he's got enhanced speed strength x ray vision and the like it's just the thing to save his boss ralph conrad security company naturally a slimy competitor jim wants the edge so he tries to get his hands on the secret br br this is the kind of thing that's just too hard to resist it's got plenty of slapstick chuck and red buttons play a great pair of bumbling idiots an upbeat attitude an engaging cast and enough good laughs to keep one entertained the energetic disco style music gets repetitive but is undeniably catchy the story is straightforward and the dogs themselves are absolutely adorable in one thoroughly odd but side splitting touch there's another dog in the film named monster whose thoughts we actually get to hear both his dialog and the performer doing the voice are priceless in fact he even utilizes some mild profanity and his last words end the film on a positively gut busting final note br br and the cute valerie are very likable young leads and their veteran supporting cast plays the material with all the gusto they can muster larry bishop robert q lewis and also co star br br a rare theatrical live action venture for the cartoon creating team of hanna 'the 'the and so on c h o m p s is silly stuff i know it left me with a smile on my face br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845853447914124 Review: this movie is a nice cute family oriented film if you don't like violence this is the movie to watch only thing annoying about this movie is the tune but it's a catchy tune repeats whenever c h o m p s leaps in to action Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37738490104675293 Review: eager electronics whiz brian foster a likable performance by wesley of tv's land of the lost creates a called c h o m p s an for canine home protection system for his boss mr ralph norton nicely played by conrad whose home security business is floundering a rival company hires a pair of inept criminals to get their grubby hands on c h o m p s said task proves to be easier said than done director don relates the endearingly dopey story at a constant brisk pace maintains an silly and lighthearted tone throughout and stages the goofy slapstick gags with considerable flair moreover the game cast mug it up with infectious aplomb the adorable valerie as sweet fiancé casey norton chuck as crook brooks red buttons as equally bumbling partner jim as evil ceo mr as nice old ms foster and 60's exploitation feature regular larry bishop as smarmy duplicitous suit ken sharp best of all the titular is a cuddly delight c h o m p s jumps through fences walls and windows with amazing performs acts of exceptional strength runs faster than a deer and even does a few nifty martial arts moves a subplot about a hulking neighborhood hound named monster supplies a few extra belly laughs monster is voiced by some uncredited guy with an appropriately deep voice the groovy animated opening credits sequence charles f glossy cinematography and funky disco score are all solid as well a cute little kiddie flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9370619654655457 Review: i saw during the approximately 2 days of its theatrical release it is a delightfully cute and funny movie in the spirit of though much improved and focused more on the actors than the dogs the simple portrayal of life difficulties in a humorous way followed by the bullies and villains getting their just deserts is both sympathetic and heartwarming it is also thought provoking with deft this movie affects ones awareness of cruelty personal behavior and bullying movies have different and different purposes this movie which is delightful to all ages offers an interesting humorous look into our own experiences everyone will recognize personality and behaviors types of themselves and others everyone will see the humor the humor makes the move enjoyable and brings understanding of life situations to a new level br br for lighthearted laughter and a good' movie is an excellent choice memorable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921135902404785 Review: is for sure a great movie i have to give it to mani ratnam for a great directing job and a r for great songs the camera work is just excellent and is similar to black hawk down and saving private ryan i will be shocked if this movie does not win an oscar for best foreign film or even best camera work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710701704025269 Review: brian wesley works for a security firm owned by mr norton conrad the norton firm is in financial trouble for unknown to the owner he has an employee who is selling secrets to a rival owner jim it's not brian as he is a loyal and faithful employee and a good inventor but mr norton has no patience with brian in part because beautiful daughter casey valerie has a thing for brian and norton questions motives for her however brian does come up with a great security device it's called which stands for canine home security system the device which looks like a dog is actually a computer controlled animal with the ability to knock down walls and siren sounds to capture the rival owner sends two spies one is red buttons to learn the details of the new invention will save norton security this is a fun family flick from the old school of good clean entertainment is of course a real dog played by the adorable and talented benji in fact benji has a duel role as brian has a real dog named too just watching this little dog in action is pure joy as he is able to scale walls pull trucks and operate machine buttons to capture the bad guys the human cast is also quite nice with everyone giving upbeat performances that are infectious costumes scenery and production values are good too although you may have trouble the film it would be well worth the effort to secure a view for your closest loved ones is a wonderful wholesome diversion from the world's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861152172088623 Review: the most enjoyable pet movie since scooby doo and garfield the story revolves around a 23 year old inventor named brian foster whose systems at his boss's company seems to keep failing brian is also dating the boss's daughter named casey but brian secretly invented a robotic dog named modeled after his own dog but is no ordinarily dog he is as fast as a he has x ray vision can leap about 6 feet and has a strength of 20 men the new invention impresses his boss and makes his business a success but when the company rivals hear about they try to find a way to capture him can them before its too late this movie is a classic for all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746540784835815 Review: this was on odd film i liked the adventure of it though it seems to be aimed at children spoiler ahead ironically the main character murders a federal official then he's a fugitive on the run they later blow up his house and then he finally commits suicide seems like they should have just made it a film for a more mature audience or made it more family friendly br br this was on odd film i liked the adventure of it though it seems to be aimed at children spoiler ahead ironically the main character murders a federal official then he's a fugitive on the run they later blow up his house and then he finally commits suicide seems like they should have just made it a film for a more mature audience or made it more family friendly Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8425159454345703 Review: this story has held a special place in my heart for the last thirty one years as a boy i enjoyed stories of mountain men and the wilderness books like call of the wild white the and my side of the mountain influenced me tremendously i wanted so much to live like a mountain man but nothing inspired me more to do so than when i saw this movie on television in 1975 i wanted to be just like trapper however as i got older i found i was just too to live like that nonetheless i still about living that kind of life i agree with some other reviews of this movie that the storyline has the simplicity that is quite prevalent in type movies but if you can look past the mechanics in which it was made and see the heart of the story the true themes then i think you find yourself pleasantly touched i make it a point to watch this movie once a year after thirty one years i still get a chill running through me when i see torrent of snow rushing down the and hear the echoing haunting laugh of the trapper br br good luck old timer and stay free br br ps if you want to read more about the true story i found this link on the mad trapper of rat river br br http www com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9605241417884827 Review: director ford cast mike vic christy fritz ford br br based on the number of comments i see on imdb this seems to be a forgotten movie this seems rather ironic to me because it is actually one of the first movies that i remember my mom took me and my little brother to see this film at the garland theater in when it first came out in the mid 1970's and i still remember it br br i am going by memory here but i believe this move is about a trapper who was accused of a crime which he did not commit and the law goes after him i believe it to be set in 1800's alaska a narrator tells the story of the trapper played by mike really this is a very good film with a great setting it could be compared to the 1981 film death hunt with charles bronson the two films have a very similar story line the main difference between the two is death hunt is an adult film whereas challenge is a family friendly film br br mike and were both rather old when this movie was made which i find rather impressive when one considers that this movie was filmed on location in the of alaska this was the last film made by before he died which was just a few years later they both had been around since the silent era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582006931304932 Review: challenge to be free was one of the first films i saw as a child it was also one of the first vhs tapes that i owned i hadn't seen the movie in years so yesterday i decided to stick the tape in and watch it wow the story is as powerful now as it was the first time i saw it i think now that i am older i can better the values that are implanted in the movie self reliance the value of freedom and the love of nature it is a b movie to be sure but it's one that you'll remember for years especially if you see it as a child Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774473905563354 Review: this twisted comedy is well acted and directed very funny and the production quality is outstanding it is easy to see why this short film has been accepted into so many festivals and won awards br br everyone can identify with calvin having a bad day bad week bad life travis davis plays the role superbly richard moll as tim brings darkness and foreboding that gives this film just the right the old man adds to the humor of the story and who wouldn't love the suicidal goldfish br br this short will bring lots of laughs and don't miss the credits as they are playing at the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9272035360336304 Review: when i watch a short like boy next door i find myself with a kind of bittersweet feeling on the one hand i'm happy i'm watching something that has been well thought out seamlessly executed and just daring enough to be interesting on the other hand i find myself the level of comedy generally produced tv and films are so consistently packed with easy condescending crap that we find ourselves judging excellence within a scale of mediocrity then you see someone like davis who without the benefit of studio notes or substantial budget can create a really cool little comic gem producers and network suits need to turn to the travis davis' out there for material and stop deals to people simply because their resume or agent may demand they should boy next door has hopefully gained the attention of the right people to more work from davis it's really fun and very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961281955242157 Review: had the pleasure to see this film at the big bear film festival where it won the audience award and i have to say it was well deserved because boy next door is a very funny short film the script is well written and keeps things escalating it also has a great current of suspense through it you don't know what's going to happen next as the main character tries to deal with the realization that his new neighbor might not be the most ideal person to be living across from him the jokes are quick and unexpected the plot keeps us guessing the dialog feels very real i thought the direction was first rate and the director travis davis shows a lot of potential for making it big in the world of studio comedies not small praise considering he also is the lead actor of the film so he had to do triple duty on this writing directing and starring if you get a chance to see this film on it's worth the download it'll make you laugh out loud a few times and that's more than most shorts offer these days Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9418331980705261 Review: boy next door is a hilarious romp through male in just over fifteen minutes the film takes us on a journey that most full length features can't even match great performances excellent camera work and editing this short is a classic from start to finish kudos to travis davis for pulling double duty as both director and star he's the funniest since woody allen and what a treat to see richard moll back again if you thought all he could do was play bull the on night court think again this gem of a film showcases the brilliantly funny writing of stephen remember that name forget charlie kaufman steve is the true current king of quirky comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985945999622345 Review: hello all i went to this movie without any expectation though i knew would've given an excellent film i was stunned the backdrop is the struggle between the settled in sri lanka and the government the story is about how an young girl amudha who lives with her foster parents at india leaves to sri lanka in search of her real mother the high points of the film are the performances of every actor and actress and the cinematography editing and all other technical details full marks to the cast and crew i have to mention about the cinematography as it brings out the war in such a way that you feel yourself being there excellent work though the war sequences reminded me of saving private ryan such a work was never attempted on indian screen overall the movie is great and hats off to mr br br mani ratnam has once again proved that he is a director who can take indian cinema to great heights i would love to watch this film again and again an excellent film and a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926526546478271 Review: lackawanna blues is a fine stage play by ruben santiago hudson and an even finer film as the author adapted his own life story for the screen this brilliant film the screen with rich colors fine music brilliant editing superb direction by george c wolfe and a cast so stunning that they make an encore viewing yes it is just that good br br the story is based on the author's life as the child marcus carl franklin raised in the inimitable home of empathetic rachel nanny crosby s merkerson a lady who devoted her life to the by transporting them from the south from mental hospitals and from the streets to lackawanna new york the boy recalls all the lessons he learned about life from the inhabitants of the house odd characters with painful pasts and from the of his racially mixed biological family rescued by nanny the myriad characters of the home are too numerous to outline but they are portrayed by some of the finest actors in the business terrence howard rosie perez mos def the beautiful carmen louis gossett jr jeffrey wright ernie hudson woodward jimmy patricia macy gray liev schreiber kathleen lou myers hill harper the list goes on and on br br in the course of the film we are introduced to the of racism the history of the dynamics of drug abuse and violence the infectious joy of african american music contributions to our musical culture and the courage of one fine woman who all the hardships the world can dish out to maintain the dignity of those with whom she came into contact s merkerson is wholly submerged in this role a role she makes shine like a of reason in a world of chaos she offers one of the most stunning performances of the past years and had this film been released in the theaters instead of as an hbo movie she without a doubt would add the oscar to place along side her golden globe award br br the entire cast is exceptional and wolfe handles the acting and the story like a master like riffs in a jazz piece he tiny moments of conversation with each character and junior along with flashes of scenes from the story with the matrix of dance fests at the local clubs brimming over the top with incredible blues jazz dancing and joy the production crew has mounted this little miracle of a picture with extreme care and never for a moment does attention from the momentum of the story highly recommended almost viewing grady harp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876718521118164 Review: i just saw this wonderfully filmed movie that captures the essence of br br high brow nyc or any big city of mid century america the colors the br br cars the clothes and the coming of the movement it reflects the br br cozy attitudes of relationships between men and women in the br br corporate world in some ways things gave changed and in others they br br haven't changed at all women still want what men have today but they br br now have all sorts of laws and equality to get it for them in br br my opinion beautiful women will still throw themselves at men in br br pursuit of goals the laws we have now against and br br all were passed by unattractive women who wanted an equal chance to br br compete with prettier women who might be getting the positions br br based on looks and out the real competition isn't between br br men and women but women and women i liked the look and feel of the movie but the world hasn't changed as br br far as what real Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9158439636230469 Review: watching this hilariously retro but very entertaining career girl tale i was floored by joan first appearance all i could think initially was my god it's the same face as michael jackson in his notorious photo br br about 34 minutes into the movie diane baker and hope lange get out of a cab in greenwich village as they walk down the street you can see part of a sign in back of them for the bar scene of the riots that are considered the trigger for the modern gay rights movement br br speaking of baker and i had to laugh when she gets into one and tells the and place please and be careful of the bumps can you imagine the reaction to that from a driver in today's manhattan she says that of course because she's pregnant and doesn't want to hurt the fetus but that doesn't stop her from jumping out of a moving car when she finds out bob evans wants her to have an abortion well they had to find a way for her to lose the baby 1959 and all br br sue carson is delightful as mary agnes why was this her only movie there is no biographical information on her in imdb Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7459747791290283 Review: a sincere tribute to suzy parker who's just passed away not only is one of the cheesiest movies ever made but miss parker's performance is in this cheesy movie lover's opinion among the worst performances of all time her last scene is especially overplayed i loved it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6577978134155273 Review: the best of everything just what is the best of everything it is different for everyone but for most of us it is love but alas not everyone knows where or who to look to for real love this story goes the whole of looking for love sometimes in all the wrong places and for all the wrong reasons but as the saying goes we are the captains of our own ships and so it goes for our lives we are responsible for the choices that we make in our lives once we make those choices then we must live with them as we watch this story and as we see these women making choices that most likely change their lives forever we wonder would we make the same choices as these women or would we be wiser who knows Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8900405168533325 Review: fun bad movie which should amuse one of joan last performances as the driven successful editor vs all those young beautiful eager fresh out of the elite seven sister colleges great ambiance of new york wonderful period costumes and terrific art direction trite story but tearjerker interesting cameo by robert evans as a rich cad Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.82588130235672 Review: this is an engrossing woman's drama that men can enjoy the plot follows a young woman hope lange who goes to work for a publisher after college we can forgive her jump in position from secretary to editor hey it's hollywood and a few other flaws here is one of the few films in which once big time producer robert evans here beautifully depicting a rat with women appears it also features a mature joan crawford and terrific supporting cast check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934669554233551 Review: great period piece that shows how attitudes have changed in 40 years great production design appealing stars great lines miss bender i don't care if you beat it out on a native drum says joan amanda farrow to hope lange when lange asks how she is expected to read a summarize a large amount of in a very short time if you've seen this movie panned and on tv and not in the version on pay tv or amc american movie classics you haven't really seen it hopefully this guilty pleasure of a film will be made available soon on dvd in a version and with it's original 4 track soundtrack great opening title sequence that really catches the mood of 1959 new york while johnny sings the best of everything theme song in an echo chamber surrounded by a chorus of and another chorus of background insanity office romance bitchy cold hearted bosses thwarted love it's all here to enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721341729164124 Review: you can't take this movie seriously the plot is predictable and trite the acting often over the top the dialog laughable but it all adds up to great fun three career girls in the late 1950's find their way to the big city and all the evils and their mothers probably warned them about married men alcohol sex abortion etc br br then there's amanda farrell joan crawford who did succeed professionally but whose personal life has been sacrificed for an office with her name on the door br br this movie may have been believable 50 years ago but now it's just great campy fun rent buy it and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95637446641922 Review: a hugely enjoyable screen version of best selling pot boiler about the trials and tribulations and naturally the loves of a group of women involved in one way or another in the new york publishing business directed by jean fairly fresh from the success of three coins in a fountain and the prototype for the likes of sex and the city except that here the sex all takes place off screen br br the bright young female talents of the day hope lange diane baker suzy parker martha are all nicely cast while joan crawford pops up as a queen bitch of an editor who could probably eat meryl streep's miranda and spit her out with absolutely no effort at all she steals the movie the men include stephen boyd louis if it wasn't it had to be louis robert evans before he decided wisely to go behind the camera and brian there are more on display than you will find in your average but if like me you enjoy desperate housewives not to mention carrie and company then you will probably love this a very guilty pleasure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9208676815032959 Review: enjoyable film that gives you romance women on the verge work place sexual harassment adultery and fashion it's all there typical characters found in corporate america joan crawford is the usual long time employee bitch executive who feels the need to be such because she's with the big boys hope lange is the entry level ambitious employee whose determined to get to the top by using her mind and not her body their personal lives is the subplot br br wardrobe for the film is great but someone forgot to tell stephen that a little will do ya the amount of in stephen hair is distracting at times his character's relationship with character was never fully developed which i found disappointing overall the movie is enjoyable br br rating 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610112905502319 Review: to tell you the truth i do not speak tamil and i did not understand the film my good tamil friend wow what a long name explained every thing to me what a great movie after watching this movie i felt i should have watched many more movies from tamil film industry the war scenes were amazing camera work excellent and plot beautiful the actress what a beauty give her an award for best looking someone ding ding ding come on i smell a oscar winner i didnt understand the songs but they were excellent mani ratnam is a great director and i hope his next film was a success Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855725169181824 Review: it's interesting to watch how late 1950's society is depicted in this film men are lecherous chain smoking with one thing on their minds time hasn't changed men all that much but sexual harassment has women are in the workplace only passing time until they find a husband settle down some of the dialog is cringe worthy but yet it's charming in an innocent way i love the opening credits that show a romantic exciting view of manhattan with johnny singing the best of everything on the soundtrack i want to jump right into some scenes filmed on n y streets circa 1959 experience a time i've only seen on film in photographs some scenes in this movie reminded me of melanie griffith's working girl especially when hope lange who's a cross between grace kelly dolores hart gets bombed in handsome stephen apartment he her in just watches her sleep like melanie she wants to know if anything happened between them the following day joan crawford is definitely comparable to sigourney horrible female boss except she was outwardly nasty with a soft core but character was sweet on the outside horrible on the inside i found it distressing how the suzy parker character gregg started out as an independent woman with career goals to be an actress who supposedly didn't need a man to complete her ended up she becomes a stalker lunatic nut job when she lets the man she falls in love with drive her bananas after he's done with her i loved the character mary agnes the office gossip with her thick new accent if you enjoy films like valley of the dolls you'll like this one too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8722274899482727 Review: that's a bad raunchy predictable tacky salacious soap opera the best of everything is just such a guilty pleasure for me something along the lines of valley of the dolls i mean best has everything somebody gets pregnant out of the last time you heard that phrase there are affairs everywhere drinking backstabbing jealousy and even a tragic but not altogether unexpected death br br caroline bender hope lange and mike rice the delicious stephen boyd are the of the goings on their chemistry is immediate and is the glue that keeps this film from becoming too fragmented br br suzy parker the off the chart gorgeous ex fashion model appears as gregg adams an aspiring stage actress a role that according to any biography i've ever read about her was apparently not much of a stretch but parker does a surprisingly credible job here more than holding her own in a couple of scenes opposite louis who plays david savage probably took this role for the money and the special screen credit because he was clearly headed down the aging star has been road br br diane baker is fine as naive gullible april morrison martha as barbara has a particularly juicy storyline and film legend joan crawford chews her usual serving of scenery as amanda farrow another role like savage that crawford likely took for the paycheck br br there is some obviously dated dialog and plot devices this is 1959 and the predictability of the soap opera genre but if you like a good soap as i do the best of everything will more than satisfy you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8622254729270935 Review: although dated this film is definitely worth a watch i saw it about eight times as a teenager when it opened and it changed my life i just had to live in new york it has great opening shots of the manhattan with johnny romance is still the best of everything that rival those of west side story there is a rather stilted performance by the world's real first suzy parker sorry about that janice d but it's great eye candy it also offers a bit of insight into late 1950's american mores our obsession with and repression of sex in the workplace no less romance and marriage before women's lib it represents an era in which new york was at it's finest and a super bitchy performance by joan crawford is just the icing on the cake Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9594117403030396 Review: this 1959 soap opera film takes us into the lives and loves of three young women in the publishing world as this follows the same idea as three coins in a fountain a few years before this takes place in new york while coins takes place in rome italy our three beauties are hope lange in her first starring role suzy parker and diane baker lange does well and holds her own opposite some strong veterans in the business namely joan crawford suzy plays an obsessive woman who has a hard time losing her beau hard to believe that anyone could reject this beauty for any reason but louis her heart does just this sort of takes you back to paul rejecting the gorgeous taylor in cat on a hot tin roof doesn't it diane baker the third damsel in distress meets and dates robert evans before he became the producer and husband to ali he is known for boyfriend from home played by newcomer brett is promising to marry her she also meets stephen boyd a fellow worker who has interests in our hope all three ladies have their drama ahead of them crawford almost steals the film her presence and her usual strong bitchy self is fun to watch veteran actor brian plays one of the bosses with a for our leading ladies' back side he's delightfully charming also in the cast is martha wasted in a thankless role never really explored too bad as i like this actress who never seems to get that one role to distinguish her abilities she has a crush on a married man in the office played by donald harron whom i had the pleasure to work with in a couple of shakespeare plays in nyc he is a distinguished actor that is wasted in this film also br br all in all it's great fun in technicolor and cinemascope directed by jean Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9235686659812927 Review: having grown up in the typing pool era and dealing with office politics and men who were apt to make a banquet of beauties into a delightful meal day to day this movie hits the mark good afternoon fare i understand that louis jordan wanted to work in this movie to play opposite the quintessential gorgeous suzy parker everyone wanted to be in and i believe it has done well and held up over time best on screen kiss between hope lange and the late stephen boyd br br it may not appear that anything of this is plausible but actually it was and probably still is even given the scare of sexual harassment i thought the movie was well cast except the awful acting of evans what a grease ball but he found his niche someplace else other than that all stepped up to the plate Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6481784582138062 Review: i watched the first few moments on tcm a few years ago but stopped after about 15 minutes i saw it listed on the schedule at the stanford theatre in and i i would make the 40 minute drive the stanford is an old fashioned movie house that starts each movie with the curtains still shut yes they have curtains they opened as the fox logo fanfare began to play when the best of everything appeared in huge pink letters spread against the new york city i knew i was right for waiting br br i this movie up there were so many little moments that added to the look and feel of the movie when hope lange walks into the publishing office for the first time the titles of the magazines published there are etched on the glass the teenager and elegance joan that she wore so she could serve her guests at her party without her outfit the way the camera to indicate how crazy suzy parker was becoming it was almost sideways at one point how hope lange kept living at that flat she shared with the others even though she obviously was making a lot more money than at the beginning of the film guess it was too scandalous for a single gal to live alone br br hope lange was so beautiful so was suzy parker and how about mark goddard in a non speaking role i fell in love with him when i was a kid watching lost in space br br seeing this gem on the big screen prompted me to plan another trek down to the stanford to see the old dark house incidentally i bought a small soda and popcorn at the stand and i was taken when the worker asked me for two bucks Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2866162359714508 Review: this is a film that is far more enjoyable than its rating of 7 would suggest in many ways it's like a 50s version of valley of the dolls with much of the excesses and of valley polished up a bit for the audiences of 1959 like this later film both are about three young ladies who are on the fast track to success though this time it's in the publishing world instead of the entertainment industry though one of the ladies in the best of everything does have aspirations of broadway br br the film begins with hope lange coming into the company for her first day of work she's assigned to tough as nails boss joan crawford who is appearing in her first supporting role in decades despite how nasty crawford seems lange is determined not to give in to make it in this job and over time she quickly moves up the ranks from secretary to editor at the same time her two new roommates also try to move up the ranks one through the stage and one through a relationship with a rich playboy like valley of the dolls all of them have their ups and downs mostly downs but by the end of the film there is some hope that at least some of them will make it battered and nevertheless br br in this film men are mostly pigs the only guy who seems decent is played by stephen boyd so naturally hope lange neglects him for a do well ex boyfriend as for the guys played by veteran character actor brian and the rest they are sexist scum and eventually you understand how crawford became so bitter and nasty br br this film has it all adultery sex abortion etc and is certainly not an artistic triumph however thanks to excellent production values and a juicy script this one is a joy to watch just don't expect shakespeare Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7645123600959778 Review: caroline bender hope lange is just killing time getting a job her real ambition is to marry eddie and have a baby br br april diane baker is too innocent to stay that way for long and falls in love too easily a dangerous combo br br greg suzy parker is a go and wants to be an actress br br all three are doomed for dramatics in 'the best of a 1959 soap opera morality play sometimes solid movie that is aging by the second br br set in the cut throat world of publishing its not as trashy as valley of the dolls but not as vanilla as three coins in the fountain br br the men in the mix brian stephen boyd louis and robert evans are slick well dressed and no good for the most part is the resident sexual offender will pinch anything walking by and makes unwanted advances right and left his character is offensive as hell but its not played seriously at all harassment hadn't been discovered yet i guess boyd works there too although you never see him actually doing anything he's too busy being older wiser and evans is abroad just so diane baker can suffer in style he's a rich kid who's gotten her in so instead of marrying her as promised he's taking her to get an ' br br is a director who mistakenly has an affair with parker they share a fight scene which is fairly no holds barred in a movie like this anyway but the scene is ultimately ruined by parker's she ends up nearly stalking him and she really didn't deserve such a lousy fate her bad acting notwithstanding br br joan crawford breathes fire as amanda farrow the resident who is automatically rude and of any of her legion of well they are younger aren't they isn't that sufficient reason to hate a person caroline doesn't think so as she admirably stands up to miss farrow every chance she gets crawford only gets to let loose once when she tells her married boyfriend 'you can your rabbit faced wife can both go to and slams down the phone you never get to see the poor soul who dare crosses her br br martha as it were is extremely weak and she is painfully over the top as an mother short of wearing a huge w for on her she walks around like a pathetic mess for most of her screen time even worse she is not given the courtesy of having it all up' one way or the other at the end it won't matter that much but still br br its painfully obvious this all took place in a totally different world people were nicer to one another for the most part and work was not a drag but something exciting for a girl from outside nyc anyway br br one unconvincing drunk scene aside hope lange helps it seem reasonably real as caroline who at least has more than one side to her character br br i admire that women are seen having an opinion a chance and a choice not that its not wrapped in a nice bow but it makes some points for equality in 1959 that was probably noteworthy and possibly controversial 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8869479894638062 Review: the best of everything is a high gloss large screen soap opera which follows the careers of four career women hope lange suzy parker diane baker and martha at a new york publishing firm what's the best for some women is not necessarily the best for all br br over this group of young is wise old mare joan crawford who's been around the track a few times on screen and in real life she looks right at home as the boss lady as well she should have at this point br br around the time she was making the best of everything joan crawford became a widow when her fourth husband alfred steele died it was a particularly traumatic event for her she woke up one morning and found him dead in bed next to her she inherited all of his stock in where he was the board chairman and during the same period as the best of everything was being made she wound up the queen bee at life does sometimes imitate art so that authority as she out and coffee orders to hope lange rings real true br br in fact all the women here with the exception of lange are in for some rough it's rough for lange too but she literally makes the best of everything br br what a collection of stinkers the men are in this film the best of them stephen boyd is a heavy the others louis robert evans and brett are as slimy a collection of as ever gathered for one film br br i can't forget brian either who's the fanny head of this publishing firm half that office would have sexual harassment suits going today br br some nice location shots of new york in the fifties make the film a real treat catch it by all means Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651269316673279 Review: if this is not my favorite movie of all time it definitely is in the top five i love this everything about this is perfect the clothes the set the lines yes they're not how normal people talk but right down to the small scenes especially at the beginning of the office girls changing their shoes picking a watering the office ivy plant putting lunch in the fridge identical to what us office girls do today in the year 2005 i think all the minor characters are wonderful if someone like joan crawford is over the top it's all part of the package if you pick out many things in the movie it is very evident that this was the beginning of the sixties as women were starting to not take it lying down at least not if they didn't want to as far as characters being contradictory for instance suzy parker's character acting like she's all for but then getting too attached to louis character isn't that what many people are like contradictory they mix in real stuff with scenes like diane baker's character finding the love of her life after her illegitimate baby in an accident lying in the hospital with a big old around her head this is part of the package too it's charm glossy escapism i like the mix of real stories pertinent today the stereotypical career woman who only has affairs with married men therefore doesn't have a family when she is older with ones that make you wish ah if only i could fall in love with a doctor and he'll love me even though he knows my sordid past and saw me all messed up after the scandalous accident also i just got the dvd widescreen it's yet even more beautiful than full screen yay Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683244228363037 Review: you don't have to be a to appreciate this gem of a movie i don't know a word of tamil and saw this movie only because a friend had recommended it to me understanding a movie without knowing the language is quite tough but i could make out the story because the lead actors and actresses really well and the little girl was really cute she wasn't irritating like child actors in most hindi movies the story is really touching and hats off to mr ratnam for trying something different the relationship between the parents and their children are shown quite realistically i could identify with the characters in the movie it was a movie that will remain in my heart forever and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to my friends also the songs are just out of this world they were beautifully and if only i could understand the right meaning of the lyrics Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9099041223526001 Review: claire booth the women shows relationships with men through a woman's point of view in a play and 1939 film that also has joan crawford playing a bitch a character who might have been amanda farrow 20 years before that has no male characters here we see the male characters and what a bunch they are they use women like toys and throw them away leaving the women to suffer ironically the women in the women perhaps because they are all we see are shown in a less than favorable light alternately silly and scheming with the only nice one norma shearer growing claws by the end in the best of everything we see the men for the they are while the women are largely innocent and vulnerable br br this is a film about women leaping from things diane baker leaps from a car in perhaps the most absurd scene in cinema history which is not in the book suzy parker falls from a fire escape the women in the film are leaping into the workplace looking for success and love at the same time women would leap into the future and leave this type of soap opera behind in the next decade but they would come back to it in the 80's and 90's through the novels of people like sidney and judith although their works aren't as good as this br br the best thing about this film is the way it looks i love the glossy cinemascope films of the 50's and 60's they look so much better than the challenged home movies we've been making since especially in the version we see on tv and the dvd with the picture so clear you could walk into it the look of the bevy of young beauties in it is also memorable this film probably has more beautiful women in it than any other it has a suzy parker a beauty queen myrna hansen who was not miss america 1954 as jaffe says in the dvd commentary but rather miss usa 1953 per the imdb but so what and a playboy june blair from january 1957 my vote goes to suzy one of the astonishing beauties of all time her acting here isn't as awful as people pretend they are just reacting as people did then to the sight of a the first really trying to act nobody seemed to care how well she did her role that of an apparently worldly woman who turns out to be the most vulnerable is the most complex in the bunch and she does just fine br br the most touching thing about the film now is the age of the female leads at the time hope lange was 27 when they filmed this in the spring of 1959 diane baker was 20 suzy parker was 26 hope who looked to be grace kelly's heir never made it really big and wound up being mrs on television and per the imdb wound up living in a home with for coffee tables because she spent her money on causes she believed in before dying at age 72 in 2003 this film must have seemed a very distant and irrelevant memory to her by then baker always a welcome face in 60's tv especially to richard and still active as an actress and acting coach just turned 67 parker found the best of everything with bradford for 40 years before dying at age 70 the same year lange did but here they are young beautiful and ambitious for success and love just like their characters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618648290634155 Review: a classic late 50's film the joan crawford and louis jordan are not at their best but the direction cinematography and acting of the younger cast are compelling in a 50's sense which i love br br the look and feel of the artsy over artsy contemporary film far from heaven reflects exactly this sort of film and i suspect this film may be one of the models a silly plot of course hey it's 1959 but as a film glorious as a reflection of the society extremely interesting and as witness to how hollywood breaks away from the idealistic portrayal of american sexual mores fascinating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9476703405380249 Review: this working girls go to hell soap is a time capsule candidate courtesy of its immaculate physical production 50s costuming look at all those and pearls johnny theme song and oh so daring for its time sexual attitudes novel on which the film was based keeps on being and just a few years ago vanity fair actually devoted an article to this delectable bon bon of a movie take a look at the new dvd transfer and you'll know why br br the three leads hope lange diane baker and suzy parker echo the girls from how to marry a or carrie and her friends from sex and the city off on a spree their romantic adventures and sexual are the stuff of passion empty corn devoid of impossible to resist on lange is genuinely touching in her neo grace kelly way baker is properly dim and idealistic as a timid virgin who gets gasp knocked up by a cad it helps that the cad is played by robert evans the voiced coke snorting film mogul who surely has lead many an innocent young lamb to the slaughter in his beverly hills bedroom br br suzy parker is fascinating in the first half of the film all self assurance and knowing remarks she her stuff with the panache of the fashion icon she was in the 50s alas she's not up to where the film sends her into madness and obsession but she exudes glamour and savior and her acting is at least adequate one wonders why the critics loathed her virtually driving her out of movies a few years later perhaps an aloof attitude on the part of a good looking woman is just too much to bear it sank ali career a generation later and when you think of it ali and suzy parker were basically the same actress br br the film's only major flaw is a weak ending it pretty much collapses into a romantic swoon at the end rather than rising to a bang melodramatic finish like the other famous soap opera from producer jerry place which had lana turner weeping and her teeth during a rape trial here hope lange wanders out onto the new york sidewalk spots burly eternally hung over but now of course sober stephen boyd and they simply walk off together into the sunset one otherwise this is pretty much the definition of a guilty pleasure br br oh yes there's also joan crawford breathing fire at all the young girls and smoking cigarettes while she to her married lover over the phone and the titles are done in hot pink with ribbon that recalls the department store ads of the late 50s don't miss Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3131067752838135 Review: i first saw this film in 1959 at the double bay cinema in sydney when fifteen years old i loved it then and still do the ensemble cast is great in those days the actors acted naturally and you felt for them in the respective roles a glossy film of the period the relationships therein still relevant to today's world but now the sexes are on the same level women would not or should not allow the type of treatment displayed in the past the soundtrack music is wonderful and it is a delight that film score released the cd in january 2005 pity scenes were cut prior to release even at two hours you want more i have registered with amazon for the dvd they do now have a special page to view this film in cinemascope after forty six years of pan and scan will be great twentieth century fox please look further into your of fifties cinemascope productions for dvd there is a large market out there i await arrival from us of march 2004 vanity fair special article on the film which is said to be fifteen pages with many photos on set cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9506432414054871 Review: i feel very strongly that this film was just like waiting to with white females in the 1950's as in waiting to all of the female characters got mixed up with men who were either married or no good the only difference besides the obvious was that there wasn't much humor in this film i would even say that it was tragic only one of the male characters seemed to be kind and sincere hope guy but even then there was conflict in this relationship br br the story was about three young women who shared an apartment together and who had hopes and dreams of success unfortunately for them romance didn't seem to come easy although they were young intelligent and attractive this movie could be called a tearjerker with the saddest part involving suzy parker's character whose obsession of an ex boyfriend leads to tragedy br br this is a must see Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42991578578948975 Review: this is a great horror movie great plot and a person with a fear of midgets will definately love the evil midget this is a must see for any horror fan finally a lower budget movie with decent effects and a great cast highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900696873664856 Review: i can't help but notice the negative reviews this movie has gotten to be honest i saw the preview for this movie and the premise looked intrigued me yes i rented it after reading others' comments they are correct in that some of the acting leaves a lot to be desired they are also correct that one of the best performances of this movie was that of dr graves br br also interesting is scott clark who plays grant the kid in the wheelchair i identify with the character he played perhaps because i am in a wheelchair br br this movie is certainly worth your looking at Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6698563098907471 Review: side show is one of the weirdest horror movies ever made from full moon pictures very gory in some places but not as shocking as the trailer makes it out to be the trailer for this movies shows all the gory parts also the acting and visual effects are well done i would recommend this movie to horror fans everywhere br br 8 out of 10 br br fans of horror movies like this should check out puppet master skinned alive slumber party massacre sleep away camp and other full moon pictures flicks for other recommendations check out the other comments i have sent in by on my name above this comment section Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705180525779724 Review: what a strange atmosphere is being created in the streets and on the golden gate bridge of san francisco in this exciting action picture although the characters and the story are in fact bad it still has a certain cult flair Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9081708788871765 Review: tex as director of cartoons for mgm was in the 1940s and 50s was one of the brightest moments in cartoon history his cartoons were exceptionally inventive and surreal with many weird touches that were later celebrated in the movie the mask eyes popping out when a guy sees a girl impossible stunts and non stop action were the trademarks of these films br br this is one of several cartoons that avery was responsible for and it's among his best is a and he is determined to get his man though in this case it's a wolf who has escaped from prison throughout the film despite many insane stunts keeps up with this crook until eventually the wolf gives up because is seemingly everywhere full of funny gags and loaded with laughs this is a great cartoon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793764352798462 Review: i think this is one of the best tamil movies i've seen in a while i love the fact that it doesn't revolve around a guy and girl falling in love and they made the movie brilliantly the cast did a great job and i especially congratulate the girl she was brilliant and really brought out the feeling of an adopted child searching for her real mother best of all are the songs beautiful music and moving lyrics there are some great songs in this move especially and great songs both of them i highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to enjoy a good cry and some great acting and superb songs cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9918732047080994 Review: this animated short is a remake of one of tex earlier shorts for fred at m g m dog gone tired an escaped convict here just known as joe who just broke out of tries to keep one step ahead of known here as sgt of the but always manages to run into him one way or another this is easily one of the most side splitting funny shorts that rolled out of the m g m animation studio it manages to get most of it's laughs from the shocked reactions joe has whenever he encounters including some equally deranged sound effects i e car horns screaming elephants etc as with any avery m g m short frantic kinetic pacing is to be expected along with some nice surreal sight gags i e joe trying to run away from actually running off the side of the film pop this one into your dvd player laugh yourself silly Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11952738463878632 Review: come on anyone who doesn't understand the greatness of this here cartoon should be kicked off any panel they should not be allowed to be heard because they obviously have no sense of humor whatsoever br br anyone who does not love this here animated cartoon directed by tex avery should be chained to a chair and forced to watch hound episodes for 20 years straight br br the takes and double takes by the wolf in this cartoon are the finest examples of this important past of comedy that have ever been captured on film br br tex avery should receive a academy award for this cartoon it's the best Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5210151076316833 Review: these cartoon writers are unrelenting with their corny and fun puns the first shot we see in here is an island prison with the following written above its big gates prison no is good inside the prison the first sign we see is welcome have a seat they then show an electric chair br br corny gives way to clever however as our favorite wolf is seen behind bars with pen in hand he literally draws a door next to him and then escapes through it in no time he has crossed the united states up through canada and is in the northern part of that country it's there we see the canadian royal mounted police and of course our hero known here as sgt he has the assignment of catching the at large criminal from so with his trusty little blue horse he goes out in the heavy snow to track down the wanted wolf br br from that point we get the normal story always being a step ahead of the wolf no matter what the latter does and both characters are involved in some wild and very funny sight gags even pops out of an egg on top of a mountain there is nowhere the wolf can go or do plastic surgery to escape the intrepid sgt nobody by the way in the history of cartoons perhaps has more exaggerated reactions either than this wolf each time he sees his nemesis his screams facial and body stretched out in horror each time is a big part of the sight gags br br you'd think this one joke cartoon would get monotonous but it doesn't it's more good stuff from tex avery and the gang just one of 24 cartoons in the complete theatrical collection dvd with wonderful looking restored visuals Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979409396648407 Review: the saint takes over stars george sanders as simon aka the saint in this 1940 entry into the series it also stars wendy jonathan hale and paul on board ship en route to the u s the saint meets and tries to make time with a woman wendy who gives him the simon is coming to new york to help inspector now thoroughly due to a gangster frame up 50 000 was found in his home the gangster rocky roland drew of course was found not guilty at trial and he and his fellow mobsters pay the bill for the frame and attorney representation 90 000 in total today you need that to defend yourself against a parking ticket this was a murder rap br br rocky sends his bodyguard gates to the house to steal the 90 000 from the safe the attorney catches him red handed and sends him back to his boss with a message seconds later he's dead rocky meets a similar fate and on and on who's killing this group of gangsters the saint has to get one of them to talk so that can be cleared can he get to anyone before they're murdered the woman he met on board ship and figures prominently in the case br br few actors have a way with a line like george sanders and his dry wit good looks smooth voice and depth as an actor suit simon perfectly paul provides some humor as the nervous milk drinking gates and jonathan hale is great as the sometimes exasperated but worried sick inspector wendy who appeared in many saint episodes is very good as the woman who captures simon's heart br br very enjoyable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921197891235352 Review: the above summary really isn't meant as a slam against this film as the series followed a very similar format as usual simon the saint meets a lady in distress and comes to her aid he also comes to the aid of a police detective who was framed of accepting a along the way he meets some interesting supporting characters this time paul as gates and during his unraveling of this not especially compelling mystery none of them really are is extremely and just plain cool george sanders is once again the consummate sophisticated british do and he succeeds once again in making an excellent b detective series film nothing particularly special but a familiar and breezy product sure to please fans of the genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741863012313843 Review: this nifty little movie demonstrates the rock solid virtues of a time place and kind of masculine strength that we no longer have or even aspire to have the saint is a with only the best motives to say nothing of a polished vocabulary and diction no need to turn up the volume or read the dialog george sanders is so charming and yes low key that all that talent smarts physical presence and above all masculinity seem well almost normal some normal george clooney can not begin to master the scene as mr sanders does and does without mr clooney's mugging he could play a witness the ghost and mrs and rebecca but when he was good he was very very good truly a man for all reasons and seasons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9092448949813843 Review: this is a better than average entry in the saint series it holds your interest and as mysteries should keeps you guessing until the end and has several suspects to choose from br br many films from the golden age are not for all tastes especially younger viewers they date themselves by clothing cars settings etc who nowadays asks for a or wears a suit and tie everywhere and the legal process was so much simpler must have been a of lawyers back then frankly much of value is missing from those days br br in any case go with it and enjoy it's good in an old fashioned sense Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7252318859100342 Review: excellent entry in the rko saint series with well written original script good camera work and transitions good directing to handle some twists in the plot good editing to keep the flow constant and good acting george sanders is suave and witty jonathan hale simply is inspector paul plays a mobster who goes straight and drinks milk because he cannot take the pressure he will return in a later entry in the series story begins on an ocean liner headed to the u s where the saint meets but cannot connect with she eventually succumbs to the charms but she breaks his heart in the end the saint inspector clear his name from a frame a few bodies fall along the way good entertainment and above average for this type of film watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475114941596985 Review: george sanders playing the saint for the penultimate time does a good job out of a good script with the usual good rko cast around it's a non story too with murders and good clean fun br br thread 1 in new york police inspector friend is framed in a corruption scandal and disgraced st comes over from london to try to put things right nice and simple so far but is there really more than 90 000 in the world thread 2 another tale of a woman taking revenge on the people who murdered her brother wendy does well in bumping off some nasty men and having the saint fall in love with her to boot including a baddie who was under their direct protection and in cellar there's a creepy shot of him dead and staring and them in a car when they're taking him back to where they'd got him paul as gates must have supposed to have been homosexual in this witness the dressing gown at the beginning and the later beguiling comment by st that he was thinking of keeping him as a pet and did too for palm springs was played by jonathan hale as usual but this time with such a beaten attitude that what he really needed was a good slapping from to liven him up br br the hays office also made sure you got the picture right all threads are tied up with no bits well worth watching for all of us who like this kind of thing but if val version is your then don't bother Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.38547542691230774 Review: i want to start my review by the makers of this documentary it is obviously a labor of love and i think they did a pretty good job of putting together an enjoyable documentary about a person who has had so such little info available about him it definitely has a fan worship feel about it which is a good thing br br i had heard of bruce but didn't know much about him and i found the start of this documentary frustrating because i could hear other musicians talk about him but bruce himself was kept way too far off in the distance i wanted to see this bruce guy i felt as though the makers assumed i already knew him as well as these musicians on the screen which i didn't so i felt a bit left in the dark br br when bruce was finally shown in action it was great and gave me a taste of who bruce was but it was only a taste we got treated to more musicians and i felt as though i was being told look all these cool musicians are into him so he must be cool i didn't really care much for the commentary on bruce br br i wanted to see bruce as a person you know the important stuff more interviews with people who worked with him or knew him more about his life and yes his use of drugs and other issues i would of liked to know so much more about his project i wanted to get inside his mind even if they did this via some voice of god commentary and photos it would of been ok br br the animations were good but again i felt these were used as filler they didn't really do anything other than allow me to hear his music and see some imagery based on the dimension 5 records i did think it was clever and creative but again i wanted to learn more about bruce br br maybe bruce was this elusive in real life br br anyway in the end i enjoyed this documentary and felt a sort of sadness that such amazing pioneers and geniuses such as mr get forgotten as the march of time ever onwards i am glad that this film is around to educate people about bruce even with its flaws Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766466021537781 Review: when i stepped into the theater i thought this was going to be a great movie and i was not disappointed one bit wow this movie is brilliant the emotions felt through out the whole movie are extraordinary great acting by and beautiful music by a r this might most probably be the best tamil movie i've seen in ages mani ratnam has yet again proved that he is the best in making meaningful and heartfelt movies br br this movie is basically about a young girl p s who is in search of her biological mother das who abandoned her in a refugee camp to fight for her country just like her husband j d a young novelist finds out about this young girl's story and decides to write a story about her he and his wife decide to adopt this young child but one day she finds out that they are not her real parents and decides to search for her biological mother br br this movie really screams excellent the way mani ratnam presented the movie is magnificent br br my rating 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886338710784912 Review: i had no idea who bruce was before seeing this film i had just seen the doc which was alright the only problem was led a very content life and the doc was well content story is filled with all the tragedy people buy into these days but it carries a great deal of heart with it though the film doesn't go into the tragic stuff so much one can sense that bruce accepted the price of making music his way there are so many elements that make up his legacy ie invention of the where bruce could actually play music by touching people it must have been challenging to document output which pretty much fell into every musical category imaginable even rap music but the director cut the piece together very and managed to capture the spirit and the cast what a group of characters bruce surrounded himself with but what do you expect from a guru tripping with kids fighting against the music industry i recommend this film to anyone interested in music history it's that mainstream but that important Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9521204829216003 Review: this movie was released originally as a soft x apparently with the explicit sex deleted later the producers money and re released it with the scenes restored apparently only about 3 minutes i guess since kristine was of age it was held against her and her promising career came grinding to a halt i guess its all in the timing witness pam anderson's career but ronald reagan was in charge during debacle we had not heard about nancy affairs bill clinton and monica were in full swing during coming out br br the sex is just icing on the cake both version satisfy this naughty musical is way above similar of others that were released at the same time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8916679620742798 Review: i thought the movie was great i thought kristine was great and was glad to see her move on into some more interesting roles i even overlook the fact that the print i have wasn't quite put back together correctly but who cares Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365176558494568 Review: i first saw this on the big screen with my girlfriend it was a fun romp with some cool music kristine was on the playboy cover and the as i recall she's really cute and perky and has lots of charm the movie made me want to see more of her and so i kept a look out for her in other stuff she's in steven spielberg's i wanna hold your hand and barbara streisand's the main event and bill murray's meatballs plus lots of tv shows like night court and tv movies me and my friends really enjoy her but her starring role in alice in wonderland puts the focus right where it ought to be right on kristine as the center of attention probably the hottest girl i've ever seen in movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686114192008972 Review: i would probably not have bothered to comment on this film if i had not been disturbed by the constant references made to it here in north america as a porn film our obsession with what is or should be regarded as pornographic remains a relic of the provided to film makers by the hayes committee many many years ago and it is now really time that we it to the past so far we have not progressed far beyond establishing a somewhat arbitrary division between what we now term and porn with both carrying the same pornography label it is time for us all recognise that neither the r rated soft porn release version of this film nor the unrated version hard porn available on dvd were in any way pornographic br br in legal terms pornography is defined by its capacity to or corrupt many classic books such as lady lover fanny hill women in love the story of or moll have been for pornographic content tried by jury and cleared on the basis of this definition but in practice most ordinary citizens are not interested in what they regard as legal and apply a simpler test that is rather too when applied to books or films which are very close to the line but serves to quickly clear most others from any of pornography although the hayes code would have rated as unacceptable both for nudity and for its depictions of sexual activities in practice most people today accept that where the basic message of a book or film is clearly designed to encourage the development of long term stable family relationships in which the participants find real fulfillment it cannot be regarded as pornographic this does not mean that works depicting unsatisfactory or unstable relationships should be recognised as pornographic only that these may need a more sophisticated assessment in we have a film about a young female librarian who has had a rather sheltered upbringing and keeps her suitor at arms length because of a feeling that this is what morality requires her to do after he gets too frustrated by this and threatens to leave her she falls asleep and dreams she is transported to a wonderland closely based on that of lewis where everyone she meets is totally uninhibited about their sexual needs she is shocked but is a kind person who takes things as she finds them so before long she finds her own prejudices gradually melting away she wakes up when her boyfriend returns to break off their affair but her attitude to him has changed so completely that their relationship is fully restored and the film ends with them living ever with their children in a home with a white fence and a family dog an ending clearly directed to those romantics who remain very young at heart br br pornographic hardly br br suitable viewing for children well probably not quite unless they have very progressive parents br br r rating pg would be more appropriate today br br entertaining for viewers in most age groups yes but the film has its faults these are discussed in many of the comments here on imdb however most commentators clearly appreciated and enjoyed it br br i believe the only pornography associated with this film was the reported claim by an anti pornography activist of scientific proof that a magazine picture of kristin was a photographic montage of images of the face of a ten year old with various body parts of adult models these and other comments seriously damaged the career of a very promising young actress but today the film appears to be on its way to becoming a cult classic several home video productions have been released in both vhs and dvd format the last was a dvd containing both the r rated and unrated versions of the film released by subversive cinema in 2007 copies of this were readily available until a few months ago now they are almost exhausted and the mail order who still have copies in stock are selling them at many times their original price a situation which usually quickly results in a new dvd release appearing this continuing interest nearly 35 years after the original film was released points to near classic status br br commentators on this database are expected to provide fellow viewers with useful guidance on whether a film is worth watching or even collecting my comments here were intended to stress the ongoing damage to the industry that still results from pressure on major studios to respect self censorship recommendations with the hayes committee on this database such general comments are very quickly marked by readers as 'not and i seldom make them but fortunately i still have space to add that in my opinion this film is quite unusual and is well worth watching or even buying it is flawed but kristine gives a great performance and the film provides a fairly unique and rewarding viewing experience overall i would rate it at 7 stars and will be buying a copy of the next dvd edition if and when it appears if ms is still alive today i would love to hear her comments both on the attempts to suppress this film and on the late recognition that it has gradually achieved Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885559678077698 Review: wonderful movie adult content lots of erotic scenes plus excellent music and dance scenes my wife and i absolutely loved this movie and wish they'd make more like it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391825795173645 Review: this version of alice in wonderland is truly original equal parts porn fairy tale and musical comedy this film is definitely a strange bit of adult film history br br alice is a sexually naive librarian who ends up following the rabbit into wonderland where she meets all kinds of experienced weirdos like the mad who likes to pull his dong out whenever possible who broke his along with his shell and a brother sisters sex crazed duo and the bi sexual queen among others br br this version of alice in wonderland is actually quite tame by the standards of the time a time when a lot of porn was mean spirited and nasty as noted by the sub genre this one is actually quite funny and strangely endearing it's the kind of thing you'd show your kids if it weren't for the graphic sex a little slow getting to the good stuff but genuinely entertaining oh and some of the musical numbers are downright hilarious if you're a have a few if you're a roll a couple and give this one a shot 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778586030006409 Review: i remember seeing this movie for the first time with a friend while on vacation in california in october 1976 while driving the tourist laden city streets we saw a movie marquee advertising alice in wonderland xxx so before even checking out version of the lewis carroll classic a half mile away our curiosity won out and we into this cinematic threshold i remember even before the movie began how surprised i was to see this kind of film appearing in staid ultra conservative orange county br br thirty two years later i came across alice in wonderland at a local video store i wondered to myself if this was the same film until i looked at the back of the jacket and saw a picture of lovely kristine in the starring role and decided to rekindle some fond memories subversive video to their credit has released two versions x and xxx in the same package as it turns out the version my friend and i saw in was rated x in spite of the original xxx advertising at the there seeing it the second time around makes me realize what a delightful romp director bud townsend brought to the screen as an example of this man's scope behind the camera in his salad days he directed two episodes of tv's death valley days br br miss appearing in the april 1976 cover of playboy is ideal as alice she brings a fresh all american innocence to the role as a librarian in her early twenties yearning for a better life when her boyfriend is from taking their relationship to the next level alice reaches her turning point this is a yet the melodies are quite catchy with appropriate strings and brass to offset the generally suggestive lyrics miss has a pleasant singing voice as she about wanting to be free that's when the magic begins the pacing of this movie is surprisingly fluid given the genre and the supporting cast of wonderland are there to enable alice as she blossoms into special mention goes to tv veteran larry as the white rabbit who seems to be the only character not obsessed with sex as he is always running late for an or something br br special features include comments from noted feminist advocate lena who how viewing this movie while attending college influenced her in choosing a career as an adult film actress after graduation br br what makes alice in wonderland such a delightful is its garden like setting partly filmed in the lush natural splendor of vancouver b c 's stanley park the movie its pornographic roots you don't come away feeling you've watched a sleazy skin flick at this writing i haven't viewed the triple xxx version the extra sex footage tacked on afterward would in all the overall flow and remove the light breezy atmosphere evident throughout br br naturally the lewis carroll version is the best way to curl up and explore alice's adventures in wonderland however for a time capsule representing adult film archives alice in wonderland is worth following that white rabbit for a ride full of mayhem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9885636568069458 Review: i only gave this nine stars instead of ten because i really don't approve of pornography all that much pornography has a useful purpose in society can't say i can always think of one but it probably does br br personal viewpoints set aside i really thought this film was pretty funny i didn't buy this movie because it was pornography i bought it because i am one of those who will watch anything about in i own just about every version there is on dvd so it was an obvious choice to complete my dvd collection with this i must admit i was beyond my expectations and the whole thing would have been thoroughly offensive if it hadn't been so damned funny besides the music is really good and i like musicals br br not everyone can make a good musical anyone that has seen 'the first knows what a stink bomb that was considering what a low budget bill worked with is pretty remarkable as a musical it's better than some musicals made on costly budgets br br the film can't totally escape the of porn i usually watch the xxx version for full shock effect and some of those scenes are because we are talking about lewis carroll i found myself feeling very uncomfortable and embarrassed during the scene where kristine starts masturbating it made me feel like a voyeur and the gratuitous lesbian scenes with and the kitty cats were a bit too br br the film has a great sense of humor about everything however there is one especially funny moment during the queen's orgy when one of the actresses gets up and says who do i have to f k to get out of this movie hilarious br br i'm not sure i buy the whole sex is good for you ball your brains out philosophy here but sex is human and nothing human disgust me i don't know if i really feel that way but i couldn't resist saying it some people think everything should be about sex i dunno jeez just show some responsibility and this movie definitely scores points for the sex minded but i wouldn't push your luck next time you might really freak someone out i mean we are dealing with children's literature here Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47601237893104553 Review: i so much enjoyed this little musical fantasy i bought a copy to share with my friends it is a pleasant and diverting change from our mundane lives i believe that we can all benefit from an active fantasy life one of joy and indulgence i heartily recommend it br br the performance is excellent and the music uplifting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870994687080383 Review: this is an incredible movie that begins slowly it leads you along in thinking of it as a typical maudlin family drama then in the second half there is a plot twist that utterly transforms this into a profound tale of global scope br br if you are to films from india with song and dance routines seemingly on for no reason stick with this movie especially beginning with the second half you will find this movie an amazing experience br br minor spoiler here i have but one complaint with the movie the dialog at the end between amudha and seemed very weak and missed the opportunity to bring in the war as a force that transforms people's lives it was implied all along but there should have been something about the importance of the struggle for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8412619233131409 Review: what can you possibly say this is the uncut hardcore musical alice it works too with a large energetic cast seemingly enjoying themselves to the hilt and whilst one could wish for a re mastered version i guess we are lucky to even have this video transfer pretty much a delight throughout there are a couple of slightly off moments but this could have been embarrassing all through and it certainly is not it also could have been and today would have been too camp no a very fine effort that is amusing and just sexy enough fine performances particularly the kristine in the lead and was that an richard prior as the prone knight being if ridden Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6849138140678406 Review: adult version of the classic lewis carroll tale is much better than you might expect here alice is a virginal librarian who falls down the rabbit hole and learns to love sex and her own self image made at the time when adult films were creative endeavors with plots instead of just a series of sex scenes this is a good looking little movie more akin to the low budget films of its day despite what you may think this film actually has a good script with funny jokes and good songs its an naughty little tale for adults if you're wondering whether or not my recommendation is a good one or not consider that the film was pretty much only available in its non hardcore version for the better part of the last three decades simply because the film stands up with out the sex which is how i first saw the film years ago on cable tv the relatively recent home video release on dvd put back the sex in horribly grainy inserted clips which makes it clear the removal of the shots was the best choice all around if you're an open minded adult with a taste for something spicy i can heartily recommend this little film as a nice diversion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683619737625122 Review: alice enters in a world of wonder but not the kind of wonder that you remember as a kid the mad the white rabbit the queen and others even and show alice some things about her body and other people's bodies that might be quite wonderful a tale of love and lust the likes you've never seen br br kristine appears as alice i must say by 1970s standards this may be the most attractive adult actress of her day i believe this is her only film before moving on to mainstream work but it was pretty much the best possible one she could have chosen my love for all things alice is no secret even better than fairy tales which isn't really pornography so much br br the songs are cheesy but fit the theme of the movie one song what's a girl like you doing on a knight like this was pretty funny and the others had similar themes going the trial towards the end was well scripted and fit very nicely into the world of alice the logic and humor were definitely accounted for br br what more can you say about a film like this all i know is for people who are used to adult films where it's just a 30 second lead in to the sex this one is going to overload you with plot and music but personally i think there's something very special about this film and i hope it gets a nice dvd release with things touched up and special features if that's even possible i can see this being a cult film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791398048400879 Review: this is what porn used to be this is a true classic i mean it is an x rated musical based on an actual book there is a real plot to it and how many x rated movies can boast that these days this belongs in an exclusive short list of true pornographic movie classics including does dallas deep throat and behind the green door i think the problem with pornographic movies these days is that it's all about the pornographic and not about the movie alice in wonderland has graphic depictions of sex sure but it is actually telling a story at the same time not one of the typical oh mr police man don't write me a ticket plots this takes it another step further and makes it a musical fabulous if you want to see an example of good porn this is one of the best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9212419390678406 Review: the first time i saw alice in wonderland – an x rated musical comedy was in the early in a movie theater in n y city with some friends i remember we actually enjoyed it very much although we were left wondering why all the goodies were covered by in various forms shaped colored patches and why the movie was suddenly jumping from one scene to the next one leaving us guessing what we just missed obviously it was the soft core edited chopped version which left me with the desire to watch it again soon but in its original integral version well more then 20 years went by during which i forgot all about this movie and only a few days ago by sheer chance i stumbled upon a heavily used vhs copy which had seen better times a bit washed out colors scratchy sound and a few flaws but guess what it's the original uncut version and this time i really had a ball humor musical and porn may sound an awkward combination but in this case it really works and unlikely the big majority of boring porn flicks nowadays invading our screens this is a really amusing and entertaining sex fantasy which will not disappoint you the direction is clever the swift editing makes the movie fly like a bird all the familiar characters are lovable or just plain funny all the actors seem having a good time the songs are catchy worth mentioning the one about growing up sung by alice at the beginning of the movie and the hilarious what's a nice girl like you doing on a knight like this the dance numbers are well choreographed and staged amazingly energetic terry hall proves that she can also dance and dances enthusiastically her guts away don't worry she also does what she was best known for the acting the singing the set the costumes are of quality level and then there is kristine blue eyes in the first starring role of her career and oh boy she indeed has a few h c sequences personally i think they are absolutely not distasteful on the contrary they are spontaneous and quite arousing she is young and so very pretty with the help of her new friends in wonderland she discovers her body and her sexuality so she sings she dances and what do you expect she is also experimenting sex the closing sequence when she finally makes love to her boy friend is exceptionally well photographed and directed and is the highlight of the movie i think her physique du role the innocent blue eyes and captivating smile and her acting ability make those explicit sequences more then acceptable and actually highly enjoyable there is plenty of sex going on in this wonderland and everybody seems eager to get busy with the first available boy s or girl s which means lot of hard core action to be seen on the other hand some close up shots clearly spliced in just to make the porn hounds really happy are a bit redundant for my personal taste in general however the sex action is not offensive since handled with a great deal of humor and it blends almost seamlessly with the music the dances and the comedy if you think you and your partner can handle graphic sex watch it together take my word you will have an hour and a half of very good time perhaps also an after show extra action this is adult entertainment so be careful don't leave this video around or among other kid's videos if your 10 years old can put his hands on it he might amuse himself but you will be forced to provide embarrassing explanations about the reasons why this alice behaves quite differently from the one he red about in lewis carroll novel or he watched on the disney's video i bet you will not forget this one of a kind very soon it's a real shame that they don't like that anymore i give it a 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695250391960144 Review: i saw this fine flick shortly leaving college as i sat there happily watching alice go from repressed virgin to sexual adventurer i got to wondering why her sexual encounters seemed familiar then i remembered intro 101 lecture one of the lectures dealt with the psycho sexual stages of basically the shift over time on what part of the body and its attendant gets our main attention as well as the changing emphasis on what gives us pleasure alice's first encounter is being bathed with emphasis on the genitals and bottom her next encounter is an oral one with the mad i forget the rest of the lecture and the order of alice's encounters but i do remember how well they matched it's interesting to see a skin flick with some brains behind it rather than the cliche i'm here to deliver your pizza let's screw br br i don't see how kristin career could be wrecked by this film as it was her first film and tiresome had yet to mar this land when it was released but in a way he and his stooge did affect ms when was staging his anti pornography commission to distract people from his own criminal activities hired the services of an anti porn activist named judith was obsessed with images she perceived as child pornography she saw the alice cover ms did for playboy and promptly announced she had proven that ms was in fact a photo collage of parts from several grown women and the face of a ten year old yeah right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9155364036560059 Review: when i was engaged my fiance and i would frequent the adult he would look for his favorite and on occasion a video that caught the eye as much as i enjoyed the one on one with him that the media caused there was never a video that i really enjoyed i had seen only one other movie way back when there was a satellite channel called xxx it dealt with a private eye unraveling a case that actually had a proper plot and was enjoyable all the others were and and blowing and whatnot there's only so many times you can watch a blonde bimbo faking br br this movie caught my eye and i to it allowing him to wander the shop he noticed how hard was it not too i was actually interested in something lol in the video section and came over buying the slightly used copy for me we took it home and i loved it here was a porno with a plot i wasn't sure it even classified as porno but i use the word loosely br br the librarian was a character i could identify with alice rejected her boyfriend's advances she was not comfortable with her own sexuality and prudish in her comments bill went away and she continued to check in books the white rabbit ran through the library one book if you notice closely i believe it's been ten years since i saw the movie was by lewis c and alice for that same reason that teenagers to run into the woods when a chainsaw wielding maniac is behind them rather than towards populated areas follows it's the best way to get the plot forward alice finds herself in wonderland br br i barely recall all the details but i do remember clearly the swim in the lake and how she was dried off i liked how they got up again the mad size of member being on his hat to wear it proudly and the brother sister team of and dee which did disturb me slightly then again they could have been husband wife but i never could tell no matter how many times i watched it the woman on the knight who told alice go away and find your own knight what's a a nice girl like you doing on a knight like this br br the part that really caught my attention when i watched it about a year or so later was one of the cards 3 of hearts i think who resembled my current wife exactly we couldn't help but tease her about being in the movie the king of hearts was interesting and the queen was even more so due to the of the forum i can't go into details just say it was orgy based and we'll leave it at that br br when we split up i was allowed to take the video he knew i liked it but in the time since it's been lost in borrowing someday i'll find another copy br br btw if anyone could tell me what scene was cut from the amazon version i'd really appreciate it br br i heartily recommend this movie for the over 18 crowd it was soft sweet and really 70's but i liked it immensely br br out of 5 d Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9738374948501587 Review: a lovely librarian played by playboy model kristine falls asleep and dreams herself into a strange world filled with extremely uninhibited these people love to sing and dance and fool alice has a series of sensual adventures among these br br the film was originally shot as a poem to eroticism with few explicit sex scenes which were eventually cut from its theatrical versions however have had some of the original erotic encounters joined at the end with br br for an extremely low budget picture the producers of this film did an extremely good the cinematography is full of life and energy the dances and numbers quite professional and the acting without a doubt it is one of the best adult fairy tales Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665615558624268 Review: im a die hard dads army fan and nothing will ever change that i got all the tapes dvd's and and every time i watch listen to them its brand new br br the film the film is a re run of certain episodes man and the hour enemy within the gates battle school and numerous others with a different edge introduction of a new general instead of captain square was a brilliant move especially when he wouldn't cash the something that is rarely done now br br it follows through the early years of getting equipment and uniforms starting up and training all in all its a great film for a boring sunday afternoon br br two draw backs one is the germans bogus dodgy accents come one germans cant pronounced the letter w like us and two the casting of liz instead of the familiar janet davis i like liz in other films like the carry but she doesn't carry it correctly in this and janet davis would have been the better choice Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6776431202888489 Review: 25 sitcoms had big screen spin offs most of these came in the 1970's here is a list of all are you being served blackadder bless this house bottom dads army father dear father for the love of ada george and mildred the league of gentlemen love thy neighbour the lovers man about the house nearest and never mind the quality feel the on the buses 3 please sir rising damp and son 2 that's your funeral till death us do part 2 up 3 whack o whatever happened to the likely lads and apocalypse br br so there was a big screen spin off of my all time favourite sitcom dads army what the film focused on was when the men were it showed the difficulties of getting a uniform and getting weapons it was a big summary of the first series of dads army at the end of the film they catch some german spies in the church the home guard come dressed as alter and had with them and defeated the germans the best bit in the film was when they were showing a lecture and a german lecture at the same time german head office on the phone would you get 10 000 bombs cut to home guard godfrey mrs on the phone would you get 1 of br br this was probably the second best sitcom spin off movie beaten only by till death us do part 1969 it would have been better if at the start of the movie it had already been formed it was half way through the war though still an excellent movie a good one for the family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9585026502609253 Review: one more classic performance by and his team they can be proud to show this movie at all film festivals for it has got everything that needs to name it as an all time classic the war and its in sri lanka through the eyes of a ten year old girl is the movie all about but the scenes and circumstances will surely be not the one that you will expect no wonder he is one of the best actors in the country who can always add beauty and unique identity for the role he plays and it needs real to act as a father for three kids when he is considered as a dream boy with a glamorous personality in the industry music by makes the movie a special one for those who love melodies above all the story and the way it is told makes it as the best movie in the recent times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974187970161438 Review: often when tv series are transferred to the big screen they lose their appeal not in this case the historical accuracy in costumes equipment and general art direction like the tv series is outstanding a good example of comedy and farce with excellent script and comedy actors in the right parts based on a classic tv series that stands alone in british tv comedy history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527072310447693 Review: this is surely british humour at its best it tends to grow on you the first time i watched it i couldn't quite figure out what it was all about but now i can watch the episodes over and over again and enjoy them every time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8417050838470459 Review: in my opinion dads army is thee best british sitcom of all time i believe that if you just watch one episode of the show you cannot judge in completely on that one episode this include the movie you must at least watch a series of this show get inside the characters become familiar with there surroundings and the situations which they are in when you become familiar with the show then it will start appealing to you now the movie has a few changes to the series which is slightly disappointing but it still works watch a series or two of the show first before you watch this you'll not be disappointed good episode to watch is no spring for Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8542214035987854 Review: overall the dad's army movie is very funny although the humour isn't quite as catchy and as in the tv and radio series so where does this leave us the viewers if you've never seen dad's army then the movie is a good way of bringing yourself up to speed and getting hooked on the mad world of o s the downside is that you might not get it because as i said the humour in the movie is a bit on the stolid side br br for dad's army buffs the movie holds nothing new as the story is more or less a of the tv series but it's a unique chance of seeing your favourites in high def as compared to the shitty quality of the bbc video recordings br br the movie also features what must be the lamest sequence in the history of the universe i can't make up my mind if that's a positive or a negative though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9234738945960999 Review: the 1970s are often regarded as a golden age of british television comedy a period which saw numerous classic sitcoms as well as sketch shows such as monty flying circus the period was however not a golden age of british film comedy and what worked well on television rarely transferred successfully to the big screen the most triumphant exceptions to this rule were provided by the but their best films monty python and the holy grail and life of brian were very different in conception to their tv show br br the main problem with adapting sitcoms for the cinema is that concepts devised to fit the bbc's 30 minute 25 minutes on itv which has to find room for commercials do not always work as well when expanded into a feature film three or four times as long few people will remember the film versions of say up or and son with the same affection as the television versions in the case of many classic tv comedy shows some mothers do 'em yes minister fawlty towers the goodies no attempt was made to film them at all for which we can be grateful characters such as michael frank spencer or john basil fawlty can be hilarious in half hour doses but i doubt if they would remain as funny over two hours one comedy programme albeit a of a comic novel rather than a sitcom in the normal sense which might have worked in the cinema was the fall and rise of reginald but any hopes of a film were dashed by the tragically early death of its star leonard br br dad's army was one of the few television sitcoms of the period which was turned into a decent film about the only other one i can think of was this was possibly because it had an unusually large number of well developed characters and derived most of its humour from the interactions between them the original sitcom ran between 1968 and 1977 and told of the misadventures of a home guard platoon in the small seaside town of on sea the home guard initially known as the local defence volunteers was an militia during world war ii made up for the most part of men too old to serve in the regular forces the film version is a three act drama act i deals with the formation of the platoon and the recruitment of its members in act ii they cause havoc during an army training exercise in act iii they succeed in capturing a group of nazi whose plane has been shot down br br the three key players in this drama are the commander captain george arthur lowe and his two sergeant arthur wilson john le and jack jones clive dunn who in civilian life is the local bank manager is a fussy little man at the world through a pair of thick spectacles it is he who takes the initiative in forming the home guard unit and who himself its commander he is pompous with an exaggerated sense of his own importance and of his own powers of leadership the sort of man who does not suffer fools gladly and in george world view the term fool covers most of the rest of the human race he does however have his good qualities he is motivated by a genuine patriotic idealism and is capable of great physical courage shown in his encounter with the germans br br wilson is deputy at the bank the two men are very different in character something by a difference in appearance wilson being tall and thin whereas is short and he comes across as being both more intelligent and better educated than his boss his accent suggests he may be a former public schoolboy nevertheless he has ended up playing second fiddle both in civilian and military life probably because he has the sort of passive personality which leads to and and an inability to take anything altogether seriously jones is an old soldier who now runs the local shop his promotion to is due mainly to his ability to with black market his enthusiasm for his new role is matched only by his incompetence and ability to cause chaos although his is don't panic he is prone to at any given opportunity br br several other members of the platoon are featured private fraser the dour scottish undertaker is even more of a than wilson we're doomed man doomed private godfrey is a gentle old man whose main concern is the whereabouts of the nearest private walker is a sharp cockney and private pike another bank employee a spoilt mummy's boy mother is wilson's mistress although wilson tries to keep this liaison secret from the two significant outsiders are the mild mannered vicar and the warden enemy and quite his equal in and br br there are occasional bawdy doubles keep your hands off my is ostensibly referring to those soldiers who hold that rank more so than in the television show which was surprisingly free of innuendo its creators david croft and jimmy perry would later go on to create comedy shows such as are you being served and hi de hi which were notorious for suggestive humour the film does however preserve much of the mixture of gentle wit nostalgia and sharp characterisation which made the tv series so successful 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9941577911376953 Review: the second in director cohen's trilogy of second world war comedies the others being death do us and adolf hitler my part in his is a film version of the bbc's long running and much loved situation comedy like most transfers of television shows this movie suffers from an absence of plot and is more a collection of sketches some of which work better than others for example the scene where a high ranking army officer floats down a river is a memorable surreal moment br br the joy of this movie is it's representation of a past that probably never existed and an england which is defined by picturesque countryside and the chance it offers to see veteran scene such as john le given their biggest film roles arthur lowe is superb as captain a who when the chips are down displays great courage and saves the day the climax is probably the character's greatest moment br br episodes of the television series are of course funnier but as an introduction to a british legend you cannot find anything better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152512550354004 Review: there's nothing left undone about this perry and croft masterpiece as good as any of the best episodes thankfully it was still filmed in time before the late james sadly passed away to be included in it to show his talent br br it shows right from the start how the platoon is formed from the state of national emergency showing the boys as inept under captain arthur lowe and sergeant wilson john le as they usually are through the series br br along the way does his usual longing to show authority but the can't help but let him down at every turn during wargames and an invasion they have a chance in the film though to redeem themselves when they actually capture the nazi who take the church congregation hostage br br that was a nice finale especially as had been able to prove himself to the general being given one last chance to shape up a great film plenty of good lines and laughs it's another one for the dvd cupboard i'm glad the bbc is repeating it and on this day 2 8 08 they deservedly had army not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.915034294128418 Review: i have to say that some of the other reviews of this film i have read show very little understanding of it or the original tv series it from dad's army was a sitcom and therefore had humour and so is bound to have put a smile on the face of the dire situation however the series carried very many serious messages such as the episode about the bigotry and ignorance that was attached to conscientious the film was faithful to the series and was simply like an extended episode so i'm afraid the reviewer who claimed that columbia improved the humour was quite wrong and let's face it the bbc sitcoms of this period beat anything that came out of america hands down also comments referring to propaganda were also way off the mark the were people considered for service who still wished to serve they were very brave men who knew they were sentenced to death as soon as they signed up as hitler announced that anyone who did so would be executed if and when britain was invaded thank you for allowing me the opportunity to set the record straight as it is always good to actually speak and comment on what has been seen rather making it up as you go along i find Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9056522250175476 Review: i wasn't sure on what to expect from the box i am a huge fan of darko but also saw the mess that became of tales whether or not that was a studio up who knows with the box i was pleasantly surprised it was a throwback to classic sci fi paranoia films that hint at much larger devious happenings but center on an intimate character base br br the slow build and creepy tension was very effective to the tone and theme of the entire film any change in such pacing would have lead to the typical hollywood or style that just wouldn't have served this story's purpose correctly everything from the strange looking acting extras littered throughout to the low end score to the minimal explanation of what exactly was going on added an entire focused thread of underlying dread and the shrinking sense of hope for our greedy though well meaning lead characters this was something well thought out and put into motion by richard kelly from the first act through to the end richard short story which this was based on not the twilight zone which was another take on the story was one of morality and greed which were still the central elements of the box being only some 8 long expanding it into a feature with substance would have been no easy task but was done so with style originality and leaves the viewer with lingering thoughts about the film many have and will compare this to darko for whether or not it is as profound but i found it to be an entirely different film thematically and emotionally it's tone is completely different as are the messages and intents of this film where darko left us with questions the box leaves the viewer with more external questions involving the world around us such as knowing human nature would the test of the box ever come to an end decent acting great creepy visuals and looming atmosphere add to the slow chilling ride its not for everyone but for those who get where its coming from its a treat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855676889419556 Review: even for sci fi this movie is movie is a little out there alright more than a little my first thought after watching it was that i had just lost my mind br br don't watch this movie expecting another darko darko fans are never going to like another richard kelly movie because of their freaky cult standards donnie darko is a thing of the past get over it br br richard kelly loves making movies that make you feel stupid for not understanding the the first time you watch them to be honest i had to watch the box twice before i liked it br br the deeper meaning to spare you a bunch of sociological psycho babble humans are self serving we make decisions that can destroy our lives and don't open mail without a return address br br summary creepy old man tells diaz if you push the button i will kill someone you don't know and give you a million bucks of course she pushes it and as promised by the creepy old gets a case of money then the movie takes a dive into the unusual to spare my fingers the typing for pushing the button diaz and her husband are cursed by supernatural alien beings in an elaborate experiment to gage the morality of the human race br br i liked the willingness of the movie to ignore the generic movie guidelines its different its intense it has a deeper meaning although its philosophy 101 material it leaves you guessing not a hollywood ending br br i disliked why would any being with the technology to another life form devise such a ridiculous scheme what god like alien has the patience for that diaz was good but was there a need for the country accent they live in virginia br br i give it a 7 because kelly didn't put as much attention to detail as with his other movies overall good flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.915808379650116 Review: mani is back wit a gem he manages to capture the mental trauma of a small girl searching 4 her mother they way he goes about showing the problems in is a treat movie is a must watch the musical score does enhance the viewing pleasure a find of has given some great tunes the lyrics r apt 4 the movie the locations used for the movie are very good and makes viewing pleasant the movie starts of in a light manner moves over to capture the feelings of the girl finally goes on o shed light into the life of people in war torn places across the world this is yet another classic from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798311591148376 Review: the trailer goes nowhere near and only scratches the surface of the film and rightly so too not because it has that obligation to keep its real narrative under wraps but because what actually transpires will provoke entirely different lines of questioning some of which are frustratingly not answered in the film leaving you to your own devices to interpret the series of events which of course means plenty of material for an after show discussion br br the box refers to how us humans tend to hole ourselves into situations or things in everyday life and how our thoughts tend to see things from a certain perspective seldom out of the box there's a speech made near the end by one of the characters that will leave you pondering over this fact which the basis of the entire film and even on existentialism where our bodies are mere for the soul and from cradle to the grave we put ourselves in more boxes in a way of life fashion br br what i disliked about the film is how it tried to sound intelligent through the frequent name dropping of covert government agencies like the cia and nsa as though there's something overtly clandestine about these agencies that we should be aware of they serve little purpose other than to put every action and every person under scrutiny that nobody can be trusted wrecking havoc in a sense to both the characters and the audience as we try to keep up with trust issues to aid in the interpretation of the narrative having it set in 1976 against a nasa backdrop of manned space missions and in virginia also provided that heightened sense of wary that will sap your as you sit through it patiently br br based upon the short story button button written by richard matheson and made into an episode of the twilight zone the story follows the lewis family where husband arthur james marsden works at nasa and develops a foot for his teacher wife norma cameron diaz and you'd think it's all happy family with their son walter sam oz stone until one day a mysterious man called arlington steward frank langella in a two face inspired facial effect whom we are of in the opening comes knocking and giving them a deal or no deal button in a box plunge the button and they'll get a million bucks we're talking in dollar terms of the 70s here although a stranger out there will die if they don't well the got an date br br the story would dictate a deal be made which of course sparks off a mysterious sequence of events that unfold with even more shady characters who appearing some whom are inexplicably zombie like apparently all under the influence or employment or arlington steward whether or not steward is death a clandestine government employee a messenger from god or a representative of aliens after an anal probe remains unanswered so whichever way you look at it it's as if he's delivering something expected just begging that mankind will shake off its innate greed so that his work can be cut short and to return to wherever he came from br br if you need a little distraction from the disparate scenes which make up the narrative the production sets and art direction are gorgeous in recreating the 70s look as you try to figure out the mystery of the consequences that stem from a result of not fully understanding the fine print it's full circle this examination of human nature of our greed for immediate gratification its result in longer term pain confusion and further choices that we'll make based on real sacrifices nifty special effects come into play as well though it just leaves more room open as to the genre of the film br br so is it horror science fiction or a mystery thriller it's everything rolled into one actually together with a of the philosophical just don't go expecting a straight narrative film with clean and easy answers at the end – this is like an x files episode on Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754769206047058 Review: the box is one of the strangest movies i have ever seen to explain my experience let me use this word picture imagine that you have been on sticks and paint for the last month while watching nothing but twilight zone reruns the resulting coma lands you in a hospital where the nurse seems to get a kick out of shooting into your iv the dream that you have while in the coma will be something like this movie br br summary a man shows up at the door of a couple he gives them a box with a button on it press the button they will get a million dollars in cash and a person they don't know will die i'll try not to spoil anything but from there things into a plot so intertwined and complex and purely original that it will make you question your sanity but hey most of us have been sane for a while now and change is good br br pros amazing storyline overall good acting not a slow moment once it gets going it asks questions of human morality that are rarely if ever asked in popular culture this movie is deep it has meaning its not summer blockbuster special effects fluff not that there's anything wrong with that this movie had a relatively low budget and it showed in some places but i think it is perhaps that very thing that makes me like it so much br br cons the first twenty minutes before it gets going are really quite slow at the end of the movie you will be so confused that you just have to sit down and think for a good half hour i can guarantee that this movie will not get rave reviews from your peers or most critics it is far too strange and there aren't explosions every three seconds in fact there are no explosions of any kind in this movie besides your brain popping from trying to understand exactly what the heck just happened personally i don't think this is a bad thing but many will br br rating easily a 9 10 i have never had an experience like watching this movie the only reason i can't give it a 10 10 is that it is just too wrapped up in itself there are several large things left unexplained at the end that are still me as i sit here writing this but overall this is the best experience i have had in a movie theater in quite a long time but be warned you will not like this movie if you can't sit back turn on your suspension of disbelief to about 150 and prepare your brain to do some impressive acrobatics br br visit www com for more reviews Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19448189437389374 Review: the creator of donnie darko brings you a twilight zone themed tale of the oddest fashion the film centers on a middle aged young couple living paycheck to paycheck in 1976 one day a mysterious box appears with a red button later on that day a spooky gentleman shows up and tells them that they have the choice to press the button and receive a million dollars but someone they don't know will die it's a disturbing and provocative question in the trailer and tv spots but let it be known that you just don't know what your in for until you see it at times pretentious and a bit melodramatic the film is ultimately effective because of it's good performances and intriguing subject matter it would be unfair to ruin any of the plot twists for you but lets just say the film will deliver on the aspects you expect it to and not completely fulfill others it begins to outline there's a lot of apparent symbolism and subtext in the film which is both interesting and annoying as it wasn't so evident in his other superior film donnie darko there isn't too much more to say without ruining the film for you it's meant to inspire lots of cafe chatter afterwards however i'd also like to say it's shot well and has an appropriately aged look to it and it's worth a watch check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754911065101624 Review: forget about donnie darko i open with this because it seems that a good portion of the reviews i have read on the box amount to the simple but weak argument that it doesn't hold a candle to darko it isn't that i disagree with that necessarily i just feel that this movie is a different animal altogether and deserves its own analysis there are points of comparison to be sure but they are peripheral concerns when you consider that the key to the heart of each movie is different in darko the driving force of the narrative is existential in the box the driving force of the narrative stems from a moral dilemma believe me when i say that i understand the to compare an innovative by looking for trends and patterns but for me it is more important to approach each new film as a self contained entity first and then my gaze afterwards br br the box is one of those films you get mixed feelings about because it seems to be in some sort of identity crisis it isn't always sure what it wants to be the twists are numerous but easy to follow if not to predict james marsden and cameron diaz play a relatively believable pair of who are in financial a box containing a button unit arrives on their doorstep and they are informed by a horribly burned man that if pushed the button will cause the death of one person whom they don't know and they will receive one million dollars one of the things the box achieves is to conjure up this invisible fear that somewhere out there our actions have moral consequences before the button is pushed it has an eerie and seductive quality alluring yet sinister once it has been pushed events are set in motion that make the two leads question their own morality and deeply regret their fateful decision br br the notion that the box is an experiment is interesting because for me it provides the movie with a paradox if there are external beings developing an based on data gathered by couples pushing and not pushing the button then as the conspiracy unravels we notice that ultimately it is a forced be selfless or the species will be wiped out i suppose the couples don't know the consequences of their actions when they are faced with making the decision but they have no reason to suspect that the box can do anything so why would they choose is by the fact that we only care about it when presented with a problem in our own lives br br the psychological in this movie are everywhere push the button or don't it's likely someone is messing with you take the money or don't no one gives anything away for free search for the truth the answers you find slowly reveal your demise br br i propose that the box is an ironic work because it offers the false choice of free will while revealing that we are trapped in many metaphorical boxes you can only choose to be free at the expense of life is that freedom no it is only another box because then you become trapped in the consequences of your own morality there is no escape for us because we live on earth and that is another box this is precisely why the external beings in the film are ultimately antagonists they demand we conform to moral standards which rob us of our freedom we made it to mars and we were burned for it and turned into slaves in a sick game br br the references to jean paul illustrate this point rather well you can only enter the final chamber free or not free sure but no matter the form in which we enter the chamber it is a chamber nonetheless br br trevor Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1966499239206314 Review: i'd honestly give this movie a solid 7 5 but i clicked 10 to try to offset the 5 pages of imbecilic 1 star reviews this is an interesting story all of the acting is good to very good even ms diaz who is totally out of her usual grinning bimbo role here yet plays it well the sets are perfect and the cinematography is consistently appropriately creepy it's a fine morality play and there is no reason to explain the origin of the god supernatural being alien whatever that's running the show so i'm glad the movie doesn't try it's really irrelevant to the story which is relatively long but quite compelling and summed up quite in the ending br br before you decide this movie is terrible or really anything under a 7 5 read some of the dozens of 1 star hated it reviews that are rife with lack of and and juvenile criticisms maybe the trailer was misleading or something i didn't see it but some of these reviewers were apparently expecting terminator 4 or saw 5 one reviewer actually compared this movie to saw how utterly inappropriate and unrelated br br seriously most of these reviews read like you tube comments according to these critics this movie is too confusing yet too predictable not enough action yet there's too much going on too smart yet too dumb explains too much yet leaves too much unexplained oh and it's apparently a waist sic of time do consider the quality and source of the reviews before taking them to heart i'm afraid these 1 star kids failed to understand the phrase and were therefore utterly incapable of understanding the movie's premise despite claiming that they get it right before explaining how confusing it was if you know what those two words mean you will have no trouble understanding and enjoying this movie br br i really wish there were a reviewer reputation system here so i could be sure to ignore the rating of everyone who gave this movie 1 star forever br br see it for yourself and enjoy the fine presentation of an interesting couple taking an interesting moral test and facing the consequences it's a good time in my opinion Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6281698346138 Review: i'm not gonna lie to say that this movie is confusing is like saying the sun is hot but not really and if you've seen cult director richard kelly's previous films donnie darko and tales you know that's gotta mean something when i went to see this movie there were about 50 people in the theater before an hour into the film about half of the audience had already walked out by the end there were only 15 people left wondering what in the hell did they just see i for one could only comprehend roughly 40 of what i saw on screen and even then it can only be called interpretation so why did i give this movie a generous seven stars because for one we get some spectacular performances great and langella returns as a familiar creepy character and most importantly two because it's entirely original and richard kelly undoubtedly one of the directors alive uses his creative vision to tell a story that dares to be different quite frankly it's the only way only through kelly's unique style could this story be told the way it's intended br br in the end if you're not willing to spend some serious thought into an intelligent movie and even then it may all amount to nothing stay far away from this one but if you want to watch a deep rich complex and thought provoking piece on spirituality existentialism and the predictability of human nature go see this be prepared for lengthy discussions with your partner however br br note if by chance you've read this review taken my recommendation have actually seen the movie and still believe you've wasted 2 hours of your life i'd be happy to share my views on the whole meaning and plot of the film see that's why i liked it so much it promotes discussion as hard as it is though i'll try summing it up by a rather depressing quote by character who explains the significance of the simple box to an employee your house is a box which you live in the car that you drove to work is a box on wheels when you return home from work you sit in front of a box with moving images you watch until the mind and soul and the box that is your body when finally you are placed into the ultimate box to rest under the soil and earth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9053377509117126 Review: the premise is rather original and well thought of but unfortunately a good story is very low budget that doesn't even allow for decent special effects jeff fahey does his best amongst a poor cast as does the always beautiful linda hoffman they should make more movies together the movie while not worth much praise warrants at least one viewing Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3181244730949402 Review: i wanted to watch this to get a inside look at the show it told the story more of robin williams then mindy still thought it was great we got to see robin always being no matter what the performance of was awesome br br the of the main players seem so real to me roebuck as garry marshall was wonderful he was so charming in this which helped me get through all the williams energy the little behind the scenes pieces of his other shows happy days and shirley was enlightening i also thought harvey was also a nice rock in the pond this is a good thing br br this movie told the age old story of hollywood folks going through the ups and downs of stardom it kept me glued to my tv and i learned to love robin well hell mostly everybody seem to be the super people i sometimes think hollywood is go figure br br i sometimes wonder why the network people are always played to be idiots we never saw the head of abc just heard him like charlie from charlie angels i wonder if this way it seems so sad that a show at number 1 could be so destroy by their own network br br i think this story could be told about anyone's life as they climb the ladder of any job movie and tv stars are always loved or hated by so many people that you grew up with you just want to reach back in their past to remember your own past i remember watching the show and always wondering what does happen in their personal lives br br and mindy will always be part of me and i got to see part of them it may not all be the truth it's also all not a lie but in the end it told me a wonderful sad happy story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9691759943962097 Review: i just want to say that chris role as williams for that entire show was emmy worthy it was uncanny how well he did and to be as rapid fire and as random and as creative as robin williams really is wow there were scenes where had to say probably 20 rapid fire lines and do 15 different characters while delivering those lines all while sounds as much like robin williams doing those characters well that my friends is impressive acting its one thing to do a robin williams impersonation for a couple of minutes its another to do it for a whole tv movie br br i don't know how i felt about the whole show and i don't know how much they played with the facts but i do know that it was chris that kept me watching so for that i give him a 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08909041434526443 Review: great chris has got to be the best williams that i have every seen he acts it up perfectly this was like watching williams as he really was and is it almost made me cry watching him br br i had no idea that robin was as close a friend to john belushi as he was the portrayal of this relationship was very good and could almost stand on it's own merits very sad what both of them went through br br i really felt for both val and robin during his rough times i am glad that they ended it in a high note br br i hope robin puts a 100 bill in this guy's hat br br and it was great that it was filmed in vancouver Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953889787197113 Review: i finally a copy of through netflix and spent new eve watching an amazing drama unfold it began with a winsome das getting married to in the of sri lanka and then a war takes over their romance has to flee to india and is in a refugee camp as she gives birth to a child several years later we see amudha a playful well loved child p s who is the darling or burden of teachers parents and fellow alike in a very how to solve a problem like maria sequence on her birthday she is told by her parents and that she is not their biological child she was adopted this her confident love filled world and she constantly dwells on why her birth mother left her several attempts at later the adoptive parents take her to sri lanka to try to find her birth mother the country is torn by a raging civil war and the trio are inevitably caught up in the mess but this also leads to their meeting the new one who finally is confronted by amudha and asked why she abandoned her daughter br br the story of a child who has to with the fact that she was abandoned at birth her obsessive drive to with her birth mother the unconditional love of the adoptive parents the demons that drive the birth mother the normalcy of and the horrors of terrorism sri lanka mani ratnam made a masterful film that blended many ingredients into a saga that is soul stirring music beautifully complements the magical and the poignant moments in the film the film has excellent performances from das and an absolute role as amudha the abandoned one done by the child p s this performance won her a national award br br the cinematography is visual poetry each frame is beautifully crafted and breathtakingly shot i am intrigued by the connection mani ratnam has with terrorism love and obsessions i think his exploration of these subjects is absolutely outstanding character was quite unique his passion and idealism did not make him selfish rather was well matched with how much he cared for the little girl his one liners were hilarious the mother played by was also quite multi dimensional she was idealistic loved the adopted daughter but also worried about her biological kids the shock angst and obsession of the child amudha was outstandingly portrayed by p s her wide eyes did most of the talking in fact the enigmatic characters were those of das and her husband perhaps mani deliberately made them mysterious so as to not give us overt ideas of why they were the way they were the enigma of why a terrorist becomes what he or she becomes it also kept him from being judgmental this was another conflict in which he took no sides but merely reported while showing the human tragedy br br is visual poetry and a soul stirring drama i rarely weep in the movies but this one left me eyed and a little this is a beautiful film a treasure and a keeper if you can find a copy beg borrow or steal one today and watch the film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783859848976135 Review: i just watched this movie on it's premier night out of curiosity and sheer nostalgia i liked not loved mindy as a kid mostly for robin william's zany energetic performance this movie made me remember why was the original show great not really but robin certainly was which brings me to this movie br br i was pleasantly surprised expecting nothing more than a paint by numbers chronological retelling of the show which in a way it was but of course the real focus was on robin it was interesting to see journey from struggling street jester to national t v star and how such a drastic difference affected him and his long suffering wife and my hat is off to star chris as he portrayed mr williams with integrity sensitivity and heart not just a cute impression although it was even dead on on an unrelated note i noticed that struggles were in some ways similar to andy kaufman who was under appreciated by network t v and held back creatively but that's the taxi behind the scenes biopic br br all in all this was a very enjoyable flick in which i felt i got to know a little more of the man behind the the acting was solid by all never melodramatic like i suspected and the story moved along well performances that were particularly good were by those who played garry marshall and john belushi the scene in which belushi robin was a hoot not a great masterpiece by any means i would have liked to have seen a tad more about pam but definitely watchable especially for those robin williams and mindy fans out there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.936621904373169 Review: after getting hooked on the mini series north south i could hardly wait for the continuation north south ii then years later along came book iii heaven hell north south book iii finally the last installment came for the on going saga of the maine and hazard families i was so by this series that i taped each part off of tv and then managed to get family and friends hooked and i watched it again each time someone new wanted to see them my tapes are old and i crave this trilogy on dvd if you missed book iii you didn't get full satisfaction and you don't know how it all turned out do yourself a favor and demand this set on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9560932517051697 Review: this is the best movie i have ever seen it has it all tragedy and happiness love and hate and a deep friendship that not even war can destroy br br the most splendid casting i have ever seen patrick swayze and james read were top grade in this movie br br if you see part 1 you will want to see it all some of my friends watched part of the movie at my home then went out and bought the movie br br i am a civil war buff but this movie got my grandchildren interested in history any movie that can get children to learn history is great i have books i ii iii and when the girls come up from florida each year they want to see north south Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9660594463348389 Review: north and south is a miniseries from the golden age of television miniseries in the 1980s which was a time for long sweeping epics with high production values and lots of star cameos it is for the most part excellent for what it is although i personally prefer the less soap opera like elements of the story and the overall sense of history br br james read and patrick swayze deliver excellent performances especially read whose george hazard serves as kind of an emotional anchor in the midst of the often melodramatic story the series also contains top notch work from alley wendy hal holbrook lewis smith genie francis stanford brown and others the costumes filming sets and music are all first rate as well br br don't take it as a history lesson but take it for what it is a well made sweeping epic from a bygone era book 2 which followed a year later is also excellent but i would advise viewers to skip book 3 which came out 8 years after book 2 and was not nearly as good as the first two parts books 1 and 2 are classics though even with their elements and they are well worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9028671383857727 Review: i really enjoyed north and south very much i think it is one of the best and most lavish television series i have ever seen the calibre of the cast is amazing you have actors from the golden age of cinema people like james stewart gene kelly elizabeth taylor robert mitchum and jean simmons with other actors who were the new faces of the 80's like patrick swayze james read jonathan genie francis philip and lesley anne down br br at the heart of the story is the friendship of two completely different men there is orry main patrick swayze who is from the south and george hazard james read who is from the north throughout the series their friendship is continually threatened with the differences in their backgrounds particularly about the treatment of slaves in the south especially at plantation but when each needs the other they will forget the arguments and go and help their friend i really liked the chemistry between the two men and was really interested to see if their friendship could survive the war br br i liked how the series showed what life was like before the war so the audience could see what were the factors that lead up to the war what was going on at the time then the devastation of a nation that was being torn apart and then the nation having to rebuild the country again the war scenes were very well choreographed and very realistic to me br br i think what is great about it is it has so many elements running through it romance history battles that would interest most of the audience there is something for everyone i particularly enjoyed the romance between brett genie francis and billy parker stevenson john stockwell especially when she stood up to her sister ashton for the first time the other romances were interesting as there were not all the same each had something different to the others which kept me watching particularly the madeline and orry story strand to see if they would be together in the end br br it is one of the best american mini series that i have watched the story had the right balance of romance and the more serious history side that was happening in the country at the time but it is paced just right the characters are very watchable and the locations are beautiful and the music particularly at the start and end of the episode is so toe tapping good and works with the mood of the story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808324575424194 Review: this is one of the best tv series ever with all the great suspense story and a cast of absolutely fantastic actors and love and grief that really gets you involved and captivated in front of your tv if you have seen it once you will go back to see it again i have several times and still do it the 20 th best drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848146438598633 Review: i first saw this mini series as a child and though i am a child no longer i still love it professional copies are hard to find however when it's on dvd it's mine br br great casting marvellous plots and plenty of action romance and even quite a bit of well placed comedy i'm not a historian by nature but i love this masterpiece of historical fiction Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746871590614319 Review: i have 2 complete sets from time life this is my favorite movies of all time love all the actors and actresses picture love patrick this is the film that showed his true talent but yet he does not get credit for the display he much credit has been missed in these films love the way they portrayed the dry and dusty of the civil war making it into one of the greatest love stories of all time and showing through all of life what true means how 2 divided countries split but yet all and all the remained solid even though the war divided and up but through it all till the very end they remained and taught us the viewer how true ships can still remain till present day simply the best gone with the wind doesn't compare to this film patrick at his best after seeing this movie for the one hundred thousand time i became a big fan of and have followed his career ever since have all his movies after he made north and south Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9390925765037537 Review: this is a great movie all 3 were the last one was not as good as the first 2 but it was made along time after and it was pulling at but you want to watch it cause it tells the end of the story just not how we might think it should end br br these movies made me want to be there to be in all the hardship love tears and laughter that the people in this movie go threw it is one of the few movies that is good every time you see it no matter how many times that is br br there are some parts in the movie that the little kids wont understand and the older ones be old enough to watch but it is a great movie spanning over 20 years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9012062549591064 Review: i agree with with of the messages on here that the book is not like the movie i read the book as a sophomore in high school in i instantly fell in love with the book and eagerly awaited the release of the mini series as much as i liked the movie and thought it was very well done i was disappointed that the movie did not follow the book i was glad the orry was not killed off like he was in love and war or n s ii br br having grown up in and from university of i fell in love with southern history because of this mini series and book i had the honor of meeting john at a in 1988 at i stayed around afterwards and meet mr unfortunately i did not get to ask him a question but meeting him was honor enough i in accounting but got my minor in southern studies in addition i patterned a lot of my mannerisms after orry main orry and myself are very much alike i feel i was born 150 years too late i am a southern gentleman and very proud of this br br well i fell in love with 2 women in the movie genie francis and wendy man did i have the hots for wendy i never quite could find a real life version of her i hope one day too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7921820878982544 Review: the director of directed the first indian film i had seen dil se which led me down the path of buying well over hindi dvds in the br br course of four months i can say i understood the total attraction i was br br somehow confused as to why the film would stop for music videos it was an excellent movie i didn't know what to make of the dancing and the female br br vocals were a bit shrill for my western ears but somehow i found score hypnotic i bought the soundtrack the following day and then hai and the following week and with the exception of ichi the br br killer a few other korean films i can't be bothered to watch much else kind of strange for someone who has only watched a strict diet of hong kong horror br br and action science fiction films for the past 30 years br br but i should get back to it is one of the mani latest efforts and i laughed cried got totally mad terrified and most of all i didn't feel manipulated the acting was superb the photography was beautiful i think you could stop the movie at any given time and would notice that any give frame would be worthy of painting the music fit the movie perfectly and after the br br credits rolled i wanted to watch again so i did br br it would be foolish to discuss the plot for fear that you may miss the pleasure of watching the events unfold and the characters develop this is what great film is all about i stood and applauded in my home theater when it was over br br my wife is watching now and i can't wait for her reaction i can't expect it will be anything less than mine Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8327394723892212 Review: north and south 1985 patrick swayze james read lesley anne down wendy terri alley genie francis phillip jean simmons john stockwell lewis smith david carradine jonathan wendy erica tony frank jim olivia cole andy stahl william george stanford brown robert mitchum johnny cash hal holbrook gene kelly david john anderson lee olivia de havilland elizabeth taylor forest robert jones director richard t teleplay paul f edwards patricia green douglas kathleen a shelley br br based on john jake's successful novels north and south love and war and heaven and hell this was a mini series on television from 1985 to 1987 its success owed more to the success of roots a similar civil war era slavery soap opera televised about a decade earlier in the 70's patrick swayze at the beginning of his career and at the time he was doing many films like dirty dancing which would make him famous stars as orry main a plantation born young man from south carolina who sets off to west point here he meets george hazard james read who is supposed to be the hated enemy the yankee north but with whom he bonds closely soon the from the south and the from the north become friends despite the turbulent era leading to civil war the theme of family friendship and doing the right thing even when the nation was falling apart is at the heart of this otherwise soap opera full of action and romance and ashton jean simmons and teri portray sisters who become enemies when one of them marries yankee billy hazard john stockwell bitchy seductive manipulative ambitious and evil ashton is fun to watch on screen though the series didn't cover everything in novels what we see is a condensed version of it and they changed a few things to make it a sort of historical romance with history lessons attached the characters find themselves in all the major civil war scenes ferry where and feminist hazard alley loses the love of her life the ex slave grady fort and we are privy to the white house where we see abraham lincoln hal battle out the war in his conscience we meet all the prominent players including lee grant sherman jackson and davis several veteran hollywood actors from the golden era robert mitchum elizabeth taylor and olivia de havilland have cameos and it's interesting to see them this is not historical fact it's historical fiction and purely dramatized entertainment but it's got cliffhanger endings and beautiful cinematography costumes and locations it is like watching an epic movie that runs longer than gone with the wind with with war scenes in it the script may be bad at times and the acting may not be the best despite the good casting swayze hams it up as does terri but some performances like that of alley james read as george hazard and leslie anne as the beautiful and strong madeline are really good performances they shot in sets and in southern locations the music is enchanting and this is a feel good film in which we root for the good guys and watch the villains scheme and ultimately get their comeuppance all fans of civil war movies and the novels should watch this it's available on dvd and vhs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991278350353241 Review: this is one of t v 's greatest mini series it comes to life almost as well as the book did also the cast was outstanding to play the roles i'd recommend this movie series for anyone who likes the civil war or the history leading up to it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9537350535392761 Review: even for a 17 year old student who loves history and caught glimpses of emotion and excitement in his childhood years of this series its coming to dvd was a blessing for all time north and south truly is a series about friendship love honor you name your own list of feelings you get from watching this series i can still remember the first time i caught a glimpse of this series on tv when i was about 8 years old i though wow this looks exciting to bad i never had the chance to see book one and two on tv in the netherlands when book three was broad casted as a late evening series in the netherlands in the summer of 2004 i just knew i had to see the other two series to most people book three was a big disappointment as far as i know well since i have seen book one on dvd i must say that until now it is the best of the entire 3 books to all youngsters who just watch the fancy movies like the patriot oh america for freedom there is a more realistic view to see for them here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9228078722953796 Review: this movie is very long but totally worth splitting up over several nights it has an all star cast and if you are a patrick swayze fan this will get your heart to throbbing my mother is a civil war buff and a history teacher and every summer we would watch this movie we had recorded it off tv over several several nights until we got through the whole thing we had every line in the movie memorized lol pop some popcorn sit back and enjoy the action and romance it's a great movie for those that like action war blood guts but also for those with a soft romantic side the clothes the women wore were gorgeous sometimes i think i was born in the wrong era lol Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964463472366333 Review: whoever cast this movie was a genius every character in it is perfect for their part and they all do an absolutely excellent job in their parts this is a good glimpse of what life was before during the civil war the difference between the wealthy the average whites and the black people the story gives you some insights as to the real issues of the era and the difficulties that were inherent in everyday living back in those days the storyline is compelling and the drama keeps your attention through the entire movie there are characters you will fall in love with there are characters you will hate and you will find yourself emotionally involved br br both my wife and i loved it and we will watch it again in a few years i'm sure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756002426147461 Review: having just watched this with my mother who got it for christmas i was thrilled to find something different to the usual stuff i usually watch all of the stories were detailed and you are able to feel strong emotion towards each character from the very beginning every storyline is followed through brilliantly making you feel completely different things for every single character the cast is amazing my personal favourites being james read and lesley anne down as george hazard and madeline main the whole thing is in depth and wonderful making very compulsive viewing i recommend it to almost everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812643527984619 Review: perhaps one of the best movies ever made orry and friendship runs deep and the war puts a strain on their strong friendship as a i can honestly say this epic is as accurate as it gets brothers fighting brothers can you imagine what life must have been living during those times the best part of the movie for me was when the south general grant is president lincoln to really stick it to the south he says mr president a lot of folks want the south to bleed over what they've done president lincoln turns to him and in a very tired voice says the south has bled enough and so have we i burst into tears and take a deep breath what a president it's like a father saying his son has been punished enough and despite his anger he realizes his point has been made this war was a very dark time for our young country and it had to be fought president lincoln knew this i'm everyone who reads this to watch this movie and add it to your dvd collection then thank god that our country was preserved as jesus said a house divided against itself cannot stand Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938663125038147 Review: for me north and south books i ii is the ultimate tv series of the 80's just spotting all those cameo appearances was highly entertaining gene kelly james stewart elisabeth taylor olivia de havilland robert mitchum even no series has come close to this achievement have you ever seen anyone looking like lincoln dick smith's made hal powerful performance even more so the crafted costumes the jaw dropping locations everything it's clear that nowadays there are excellent and bright tv series desperate housewives lost 24 but north south was and still is one of its kind don't miss it only david portrayal of the ultimate villain you may call him just violent husband the viewing maybe some characters and situations are too stereotyped i admit it but the positive sides clearly cast a shadow over them i'm so glad that finally is available on dvd in spain Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675320386886597 Review: this comment discusses north and south book i dealing with period br br the 19th century history of the usa is mostly identified by people with the civil war this is a reasonable opinion because that was civil war which put the union under the severe test that was the civil war which made americans realize how precious it is to live in peace finally that was this period which at last brought the end to the shameful system of slavery br br from the birth of motion pictures there were people who adapted that time onto screen d w griffith in the early made his unforgettable birth of a nation yet the most famous film about the north south clash is still i suppose gone with the wind 1938 unfortunately fewer people know the magnificent tv series based on john novel north and south it is the very best tv series ever made and the time spent on watching it is really precious i taped it on my video from polish tv many years ago and have come back to it with great pleasure many times since then why br br firstly the entire story is deeply rooted in historical reality the two families the from south carolina and the from pennsylvania represent two entirely different ways of life in spite of that friendship them yet what they experience is the struggle all people do friendship attacked by truth of political correctness love attacked by hatred of legal spouses by strength of social heroes orry maine patrick swayze is my beloved character someone who finds love and who is quickly deprived of her someone who cares for friends but political fanatics step in the way and ruin much finally he is someone who can see the tragic future for his land but there is nothing he can do about the inescapable fate his friend george hazard is similar in most aspects but sometimes he appears to have a stronger character it is him who shows orry that although there are tragedies he must get up from despair and live since life is the most precious thing we have although they represent two different lifestyles their friendship occurs to be stronger than any prejudice politics or conflicts br br other characters are also particularly well developed there are villains like justin or salem jones who are really wicked but most of the people are ambiguous as the nature of humanity has always been charles maine is at first full of rebellion prone to fighting later however he learns to be a true southern gentleman for whom southern pride is not courageous words but foremost courageous deeds hazard represents the most fanatical side of movement striving to condemn slavery and punish the owners of black breeding her marriage with grady appears to be a symbol of equality but also a symbol of saying no to the politics of the south two interesting characters are sisters brett and ashton sisters in whose veins runs entirely opposite blood brett in her but also believes in absolute fidelity she marries billy even though he is a because she truly loves him brett is the representation of all that is precious in any young woman ashton however is a vamp a a woman who does not hesitate to do the most wicked things the clear picture of their world views clash is their chat about men and family unforgettable moment and how universal most characters head for their values yet war breaks out and they'll have to put aside a lot br br secondly the performances someone said that not all people act naturally i wouldn't say that i'd rather say that all cast do very good jobs in their parts from the main characters who are portrayed by younger staff to the guests that consist of famous stars including liz taylor robert mitchum and others patrick swayze as orry does a great job i consider this role one of his best ones lesley anne down as madeleine is also very memorable her part perhaps entails too much suffering but she manages to express all sorts of feelings really well alley is very appealing and truly memorable as the hazard phillip is worth consideration as horribly ambitious bent as well as david carradine as a monster husband disgusting justin and in contrast to him a mention must be made of jean simmons who is truly excellent as mother whose heart beats for the glory of family life and of union br br thirdly memorable moments of north and south leave an trace in one's mind who can forget the first meeting of orry and madeleine what charm what there is in this scene or is it possible to skip the moment when father dies i found it really powerful there is a real drama in this moment a drama of a woman being left by someone who really loved her i also liked sequence and george hazard so worried about the life of his friend orry then his meetings with constance are terrific speech in philadelphia is a masterpiece of performance and the final moment of the first part although north and south may separate their friendship will never die orry and george symbolically join hands as the train moves on simply there are so many beautiful and powerful scenes that it's impossible to mention even half of them here and these gorgeous tunes by bill and shot in brilliant landscapes the music in north and south is very touching and memorable br br what to say in the end north and south is a real must have on dvd simply an amazing tv series about the victory of all that is precious in us love friendship loyalty honor absolute fidelity 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9955306649208069 Review: sweeping drama with great sets costumes and performances – though some folks are channeling rhett scarlett melanie and even lady macbeth patrick swayze and james read are excellent as two men trying to maintain a friendship despite the ties of family and location splendid villains – you'll want them all to come to a very bad end lots of strong female characters in this one – both good and bad secondary story lines also are well developed several cameos by major stars of past eras good representation of history and conflicts for those caught between friendship and politics br br curl up on a rainy day with your dvd or vhs player and drink of choice with this one a lap rug and a cat would be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9400057196617126 Review: this movie was astonishing how good it was the plot is extraordinary and the acting spectacular at first i thought this wasn't going to be that great because of a summary but after about the first five or ten minutes of the movie it struck me that i was dead wrong i literally cried about four or five times in this movie and despite this i must've watched the same scenes over and over again about thirty times in one week no the song scenes were not as awesome as they could've been but the plot is what really gets you american or i would recommend this to anyone and i have now i guarantee that after seeing this one you'll get the best out of it and its plot i hope you feel the same and write a rave review too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8117671012878418 Review: lackawanna blues is a drama through and through it details the life of a strong woman by the name of rachel crosby s merkerson rachel is referred to as nanny by all who know her but she could have just as easily been called wonder woman she strength will power confidence and resolve she owned a home that she used to house just about every type of person that society would reject her tenants consisted of a lesbian a psychotic war veteran an and a host of other that made the home miles away from ordinary each event rachel took in stride and handled flawlessly she wasn't a dictator devoid of compassion but in fact she was quite the opposite she displayed compassion almost to a fault by giving shelter and refuge to so many that she seemed to over extend herself br br merkerson did a good job but i believe this role was right up her alley anyway the movie had an even never from rachel there were of course dramatic moments but they were to be expected nothing was ever to shocking or profound other than rachel herself Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8706324696540833 Review: i had always heard about this great mini series but viewed it for the first time this week july of 2007 i can see why it started the careers of so many young actors the story is intriguing and gives wonderful insights into the period before and during the civil war i cared about the characters and how their lives evolved during this period some of them were stereotypes but they still helped me see how people thought during the 1800's many historical facts were thrown into the story and it was interesting to see history books come to life the costumes and sets were gorgeous i thoroughly enjoyed watching both parts i and ii part iii is a disappointment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9224851131439209 Review: i own the miniseries on dvd because i love this story so much this is one of the best period pieces on the civil war that i have seen that tells a story of friendship divided by the war the costumes are great the story lines are great i love how the story jumps around from character to character to keep you guessing as to what's going to happen next in their lives there is a great balance of good and evil some of the characters that are evil in my opinion are too good not to watch every time something more despicable than the last happens i curse the tv as if they can hear me i love how this miniseries makes me feel engaged in it's drama i would advise however not to watch the third movie in the dvd series it's a let down compared to the first two movies and most of the original characters do not return i don't wish to remember how the third movie ended i prefer to live with the thoughts of the ending in the second movie it makes me happy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665712714195251 Review: i watched this series on tv in 1990 and absolutely loved it i was nine years old i bought the first dvd box about six month ago and got the second a couple of days ago thanks to my dear husband gosh it was hard to get any sleep with all the thoughts in my head what was gonna happen to madeline and george etc slave issues and civil war has always fascinated me a 25 year old finn i advise to read slaves in the family by edward ball for those who want to take a peek in the past and try to understand what really happened br br i'm not sure if i want to see heaven and hell after so many people have told here that it wasn't really that good Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6570791602134705 Review: i absolutely adored this movie as a child and still do as an adult to say that is even an understatement my sister brother and i watched it one year at our house during christmas vacation they had taped it from tv our parents were glad it kept us occupied for the one night but they thought we would tire of it and be ready for outdoor activities the next day not so we became mesmerized they could not have us if they tried it became a cherished tradition we loved everything about it the time the romance the battle scenes the villains etc br br come on who can resist hating that psycho bent with his constant sir classic moreover who can resist cheering wildly when justin falls off the balcony what a triumphant moment i always had a special place in my heart for orry and they were so romantic the theme song alone can get me to tear up a little this movie is incredibly moving and i challenge anyone to stick with it until the very end it's worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839776158332825 Review: i saw this movie when i was a lot younger but it captured me i loved orry and george's relationship so much i was so in orry and love story i am a hopeless romantic so it really got to me i especially liked it when he first met her i just wish he had more time with her and their baby so you know in book three i was so hurt that he died i didn't really understand that because they had little time together i just loved patrick in this movie i just bought all three books together and i can't stop watching them my 12 year old son is stuck on it he likes the fighting in the war i cry every time i wish i could meet patrick and madeline in person it was a wonderful movie and cast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566574692726135 Review: i was 13 when this mini series and its sequel north and south book ii first aired i had already been captivated by the personal interest stories in around our american civil war which is what interested me in watching this made for tv program br br i loved it and now i'm 29 years old and i only love it more it is full of history beautiful costuming real life characters woven in and out of the lives of fictional characters all of whom you come to care deeply about there is intrigue love loyalty betrayal family extended family lust battles victory defeat and reconstruction br br even though i had the full set of episodes on tapes i recorded back when it originally aired i purchased the full set of both n s and n s ii from columbia house some years ago when they became available once every few years i'll take a whole weekend and watch all the installments back to back and am sad when the last episode rolls to an end because i find myself wanting to continue watching the story of the lives of these characters br br i cannot recommend this mini series more highly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835561513900757 Review: this was the one movie to see about the war my aunt actually played in this movie as an extra in the justin and madeline wedding scene and my uncle was an extra on a horse the script was genuine and accurate the costumes were tastefully done the was in order and even the accents were good i dearly love patrick swayze and james they were the best 2 choices and it even had a great supporting cast the civil war is my favorite thing in american history and i love movies about it i have seen quite a few and this movie and it's north and south book 2 took the cake if you haven't seen it rent it as soon as possible it's quite an Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685539603233337 Review: a story about love and hate tragedy and happiness and most of all friendship set in the very interesting time of the american civil war br br gets you interested in history gets you emotionally involved and makes you wait for the next episode br br moreover the casting was splendid many superstars appear in short cameos the leading roles are played by a big array of talented alley and terri should be mentioned here this is simply a superb example for a tv production as it should be br br not to forget the sheer of wendy portraying constance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9251415133476257 Review: i am a history teacher and overall i was pleased with the movie my teen enjoyed it over the holidays is it 100 accurate and is it a little sappy in places yes but it took my kids away from the computer and play station to spend four nights watching it all br br the battle scenes were impressive and we met plenty of historical characters throughout lloyd bridges as jefferson davis and hal holbrook as abraham lincoln stand out we all thought phillip as bent was and charmingly brilliant we all thought charles stole the show from orry and george br br we will enjoy the movie again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725736379623413 Review: north south the television mini series is to the 80's what rich man poor man the first ever tv mini series was to the 70's br br it's a fabulous adaptation of the first classic novel in the trilogy from author john the story itself covers the two decades leading up to the years of the election of president abraham lincoln and the imminent of the civil war north versus south the intertwining stories evolve around the families of the the in the title and the and their two central figures of george and orry who form a friendship whilst on their west point training in br br north south is a wonderful historic timeline and as i have grown older and wiser it very much interests me to learn about the contrasting attitudes to such controversial aspects as and and how these attitudes originated br br the series also portrays some great characterisation development as we get to know about the friends and enemies in george and lives and also the women that stole their hearts as young men this aspect of the story also uncovers a romantic tale that is set to the turbulent backdrop of the american civil war br br north south along with rich man poor man is overshadowed by roots as the greatest mini series of all time however it does come a close second third and also shares the same kind of timeline and themes as roots but don't let this one get away even if it's just to see the great scenery costumes and brilliant all star cast including gene kelly johnny cash elizabeth taylor james stewart olivia de havilland lesley anne down et al br br the series is beautifully crafted and is firmly tied to actual historic events and it's a pity the and golden didn't honour a lot more of the actors and actresses for their portrayals patrick swayze and james read the two virtual unknown lead actors at the time turn in compelling performances as orry main and george hazard respectively however it's riveting performance as george's sister that steals the show many times plus terri david carradine and philip as bent are the delicious villains of the piece you just love to hate br br north south books 1 2 are now available on two dvd sets Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732905030250549 Review: was simply one of the most touching and sincere movies ive seen in a long time the story of an adopted girl who on her 9th birthday learns the truth about her she sets out in an to find out more about her real mother and learns that her mother is now a terrorist br br the greatness of the movie lies in its simplicity mani ratnam generally has a tendency to create unreal and pompous overblown characters in this movie every person seems real and their interactions are touching and sincere this is the reason why this ranks as one of his best movies br br the movie is emotionally draining and at the heart of the viewer as the 9 year old amudha and as her adopted mother are simply brilliant their relationship is the of this movie there are some notable flaws here particularly the scene where amudha learns that she is an adopted child is jarring and seems totally unreal it is hard to believe that such sensitive parents would break such a news in the manner that they did another flaw is surprisingly enough the brilliant songs they again seem forced and stand out not with the rest of the script br br having said these this still is one of the most poignant and beautiful movies to come out of india in a long long time this beauty is not just in the script or characters but in technical brilliance as well camera work is sheer poetry all characters perform and the realistic humour especially in flashback scenes are entertaining br br a sincere 9 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825526475906372 Review: one of the best as being a fan of the civil war i was very pleased with the first installment of the north and south trilogy patrick swayze gives and extraordinary performance as well as james reed and leslie ann down in watching this fabulous story unfold into a time never forgotten the subjects of love passion grief shame harmony and cruelty come to life i was first introduced to this series when i was in the eighth grade being a young boy you would think that i wouldn't have been interested in this civil war soap to be honest this story stole the hearts of every one in my class and this is just the first book i bought the novel and studied the likes and differences and it was awesome i am 17 now and still enjoy the story characters subject and remember the times of the civil war as a movie director of the future i will always enjoy north and south book one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754887223243713 Review: several weeks back i lost my beloved companion and friend of fourteen years a golden named sasha when i came home from the animal hospital alone after having made one of the most painful decisions of my life my teenage daughter sat by my side and we talked about this episode of the twilight zone i could be wrong but i recall a line that arthur said when satan was trying to trick him into hell but his dog could not go with him and his dog in turn was growling in defiance at the who was trying to trick the old hunter to step inside that it would be one helluva of heaven if dogs were not allowed and the spirit of the old mountain man and his dog decided to turn away from the gate of what they had thought was heaven to wander eternity alone what a tearful moment when they meet a good country boy on that eternal road only to discover he is an angel sent out to find 'em and sure neighbor of course dogs are allowed into heaven br br i'll confess i cried as i talked about this with my daughter while we the passing of our beloved golden rod serling was truly a genius a voice that in the early sixties spoke out against racism hatred know and was a profound inspiration to me to become a writer this episode across forty five years carried a message of comfort to all of us who have lost a beloved friend i urge you to get a copy the next time there is a one of the twilight zone or purchase it there will be some tears but comfort as well as always thanks rod for all that you taught us even now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9604362845420837 Review: in this episode a man and his dog go after eating dinner with his wife of 50 years he's devoted to his wife and his dog br br while hunting his dog jumps in the river after the dog and he follows the man dies and doesn't know it he tries to talk to his wife and his grave diggers to no avail br br what follows is a tug of war between heaven and hell for the man's soul and his dog helps make the decision he's being tricked by the devil and won't go in to heaven unless his dog comes with him br br it makes you wonder if all the animal lovers have the right idea and want to go to heaven with them Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18460382521152496 Review: of all the seasons and episodes of the twilight zone after seeing all the great mind boggling thought provoking stories this one stands on top that's right this story this one entitled the hunt tops the large number of the finest scripts in television history br br true there are no space flights no inexplicable cracks in time there is no living nightmare no sudden changes of setting there is seemingly nothing out of the ordinary for our protagonist to deal with br br the main character played by veteran character actor arthur sets out from his cabin in the hills accompanied by his faithful hound to hunt raccoon because the raccoon is a predominantly animal hunt is by moonlight br br the man and dog soon encounter a large raccoon who hops on the dog's back and attempts to drown the hound in a pond the man jumps in to help his dog there is a sort of almost black out after which the pair are seen on the shore in a lying almost sleep like position br br calling his dog by name rip i think the old man sets off to return home when he arrives he finds the wife weeping and to his conversation he also observes visitors coming and going to his house paying respects and giving words to console his wife br br still seeming puzzled at the strange reception and goings on around the home cabin the man and rip take off on a long walk down the road where he remarks out loud that he did not remember such a long fence in these parts he eventually comes upon a rather large fellow dressed in garb similar to his hat work shirt they are at a gate which leads to an area where a lot of smoke is freely rising up the gate keeper is overly eager in his persuasive pitch in trying to get the man to enter rip sounds displeasure the gate man tells the old man that he may enter but the dog would have to remain outside offering to watch the animal for him the man will have none of it and the two continue on their way down the path br br after a little more hiking they come upon a second entrance where the gate keeper recognizes the man and welcomes him when the old man reports what has happened down the road telling him of how the guy at the other gate tried to separate the man and dog and added with no dogs allowed that must be a hell of a place the 2nd gate keeper stated that he was right that's exactly what it is br br our family had lost our 1st dog lady a mixed lab in october of 1981 about 6 months later as good fortune would have it the wife deanna and myself along with our 2 daughters jennifer 9 and michelle 6 viewed this episode on tv tv channel 9 chicago well it all made perfect sense to us at that time br br we're certain that anyone who has had that relationship with a family dog would agree the episode still brings a condition of watery eyes to this now 60 year old writer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9700213670730591 Review: a warmly sentimental tale from the author of the were someone to pitch the material to me i would probably reject it as too maudlin but the dramatization here manages a tear without the expected embarrassment no one in the 1950's was better at lovable than arthur his appeal here is put to consummate use as a mountain man faithful to a loyal hunting hound their fates are tied together as as any human bond good i see a subtle environmental message here all critters go to heaven because how can we condemn any poor devil that merely follows instinct in order to stay alive there is no deceit in the kingdom of animals and yet how cruelly we often treat them an oddly satisfying episode that confirms this important message Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8724436163902283 Review: red dust is both well acted and well made but what the movie is about i think will bore many viewers as it did to me there was a film that was out earlier called in my country with sam jackson and it was not that well received and both films were about nearly the same exact thing i do think red dust was better because of the more interesting performances especially by future oscar winner but the plot is just to lacking it starts off pretty strong but then the film hits the viewers with countless un interesting court room sessions this could have been a great film if the writing was not so lacking but see if for the performances Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7379734516143799 Review: we saw this film in toronto at the film festival last year it was a truly moving experience i had heard of the truth and process but as others have written did not know much about the details of the process this film demonstrated the process and the growth that can occur when people are able to face up to their pasts understand the events from the points of view of others involved and together and the others involved in developing the t r process deserve recognition for their understanding of human emotions seeing this film gave me hope for the human race if we can do t r we just might not destroy ourselves people will look back at t and r as the first step out of human adolescence and toward maturity br br as a film of course there were flaws i did not notice any major problems in acting directing or writing but for the first time in years i was totally lost in a film so perhaps i did not notice br br see this film the audience in toronto would not give up the stage for the next film we had so many questions and comments for the stars and director tom hooper jamie and went outside to the sidewalk to continue the conversation people came by just to shake their hands and thank them for the film it moved us all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9367702603340149 Review: police officer dirk jamie files an application alex br br a member of the south african parliament who cant remember the torture he once endured as a captive political activist br br south african born attorney sarah hilary swank meanwhile returns to her homeland to represent br br as well as steve friend who was arrested along with him and never heard from again br br this film is one of the best films to come out about the south african regime of in the past br br everybody should watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9217575192451477 Review: and normally i don't like surprises watch this movie by chance in a motel in south africa second week of a three month holiday in apart from being well shot and acted it helped me in understanding the countries problems tremendously just watched the million dollar baby and had to look up hillary swank since the name sounded somewhat familiar and her acting was superb didn't realise she was the solicitor in the red dust well now i'm not to worried that she will disappear as so many other sidekicks of clint before now i am being asked to write ten whole lines of comment which is rather ridiculous for i have written what i wanted to write ok here it goes i think if you are from a western country especially europe watching will help you to understand a little better why what is happening is happening down there so this hopefully will fill ten lines Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5448105335235596 Review: where this movies differs from traditional hollywood movie is that it shows a true depth of feelings in europe for example we've had years of war and though one nation could never the other the old enemies always ended living next to each other or with each other at the end of the conflict in the us the immigrants white population the aboriginal population to near extinction the us citizen never had to live with its enemy this explains in my view the often simplistic nature of hollywood movie when they try and explain a foreign country's strife but in this movie the director and screenplay did not fall into this cliché it turns out everyone in the story has some right and some wrong it's a great story of morality hidden truth and compromise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9413037300109863 Review: in sri lanka a country divided by religion and language the civil war between the pro government and the liberation tigers of tamil a organization has claimed an 68 000 lives since 1983 human rights groups have said that as a result of the war more than one million people have been displaced homeless or living in camps the impact on children and families caught in the conflict is sensitively dramatized by acclaimed tamil director mani ratnam in his 2002 film a peck on the cheek winner of several awards at the national film awards in india while the civil war is merely a backdrop for the story of a young girl's voyage of discovery the human cost of war is made quite clear and ratnam gives the fighting a universal context pointing the finger at global arms as the source of br br beautifully photographed in southern india by cinematographer k in a setting the terrain of sri lanka the film tells a moving story about an adopted 9 year old girl who sets out to find her real mother in the middle of the fighting in sri lanka played with deep feeling and by p s in a memorable performance amudha is brought up by a loving middle class family with two younger brothers after her natural parents das and j d were forced to flee when the fighting broke out leaving her in a red cross camp in a loving flashback we see adoptive parents father a prominent tamil writer and mother a tv personality marry to their adoption of the darker skinned little girl br br young amudha has no idea that she is adopted until it is sprung upon her abruptly on her ninth birthday according to the parents' prior agreement while she is playing tells her almost in a matter of fact tone that you are not our daughter and the response is predictable distraught she questions who her father was what her mother's name was why she gave her up and so forth but few answers are forthcoming amudha runs away several times until her parents agree to go to sri lanka to help her find her true mother now a fighter for the tamil the family's in the reality of the civil war leads to some traumatic moments and difficult decisions handled mostly with skill by ratnam though a sequence where the family was caught in a crossfire felt amateurish br br a peck on the cheek is of course a bollywood style film and that means tons of music and melodrama the melodrama did not get in the way because of the strong performances by the lead actors however i found the musical of songs by a r counter to the mood of the film with their slick high production techniques and fast paced music video style editing yet the compelling nature of the story and the honesty in which it is told transcend the film's limitations tamil cinema has been criticized by many even within the country as being too clichéd and commercial yet a peck on the cheek is both a film of entertainment and one that tackles serious issues that it successfully the line between art and is not a rejection but a tribute Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583293199539185 Review: what was the quote by at the end of the film about a person's past this film was very disturbing to watch in the sense that it was a true story and to think that humanity is still so cruel after all these years makes me ashamed br br everyone is human and everyone has the right to live their life in peace and harmony br br live and let live br br if anyone knows the quote please let me know thank you br br this film should be shown a lot more publicly as true events as horrific as these shown in the film should be known to all in the hope that things will change sooner rather than later Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9529370665550232 Review: possible spoilers br br no one is likely to pick up a dvd of red dust without knowing that it is about south truth and reconciliation commission hilary swank stars as a south african exile who returns to her home town as a lawyer representing alex a member of the south african parliament who was tortured by a prison guard pete muller ian roberts who is seeking to escape prison by before the truth and reconciliation commission they could certainly have found an actress who has or could imitate a south african accent ms swank makes no attempt whatsoever to cover her unmistakably american accent nevertheless she is the only well known actor in the movie and it would probably not have been made without her or someone equally well known she does a passable job however and muller pronounced in the german way with an over the u are outstanding as is jamie as the chief of police responsible for murdering and fellow prisoner the torture scenes are shown in brief flashes but they are vivid and believable what is not believable is the truth and reconciliation process except that it actually happened red dust should be seen for that reason alone because it was and is unbelievable that the prisoners could actually forgive the and this is as close as we are likely to get to seeing the process in action Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7524938583374023 Review: i haven't seen a film in a long time that moved me and gripped me in such a way that i couldn't take my eyes off the screen i was busting for the and i didn't even want to pause it because i was drawn right in emotive powerful very moving horrific and heart breaking it gives you an amazing insight to south africa their struggles and their lives the acting by the leads were mind blowing and the script was incredible despite the terrible events that unfold in this film and how horrific the story is i was captivated i don't want to even try and explain the story it's way too complex and i wouldn't do it justice please see this you'll understand why when you do cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9035531282424927 Review: i was unsure of this movie before renting and did so on the assurance that hilary swank has always given excellent performances in her movies she seems to rely on restraint to gain the emotional impact that she does and she didn't prove me wrong in this movie br br however the movie also had fantastic performances from all other members of the cast both speaking and non speaking i have to single out jamie and the two main protagonists for their outstanding acting abilities and portrayal of true human feelings and failings the whole movie ran almost like a documentary br br i must applaud tom hooper as the director and as the editor for keeping a multiple layered story being revealed smoothly whilst keeping dialogue and action moving along in an understandable fashion the opening sequence of the south african landscape was striking and i had to push the pause button to the photography br br why can't a movie like this ever get nominated for an international award it seems to me to hit the high rating button on all counts it was not just a film it was a true experience of life in a country coming out of apartheid a life of poverty was all around but it celebrated the dignity of the human spirit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776882529258728 Review: not knowing a great deal about the truth and reconciliation commission i can only look at this as a piece of entertainment i started watching it too late in the evening recorded from earlier this year but once i'd started i had to watch to the end br br the down side is that it's effectively a courtroom drama never my favourite genre but it's stunningly photographed largely in super saturated and well acted like a good novel i couldn't put it down all the way through i wished i was watching it in a cinema to do the music and photography justice what happened to its release in theatres i'm an admirer of since i saw him in dirty pretty things and hilary swank looks terrific in this very female and sexy for a change possibly out of place but she adds to the visual of the film br br this picture deserves a wider audience than it seems to be getting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475641250610352 Review: i saw this film at the 2005 palm springs international film festival i went in with the assumption that if it stars and hilary swank it had to be at least decent well after a kind of a slow start i was far from disappointed in fact i was quite pleased with the final product br br i must admit the and accented english of some of the actors were kind of hard to understand but like seeing waking ned devine trainspotting or any other film with heavy accented actors i adjusted after about 15 minutes and i was trying to figure out why hilary swank was supposed to be south african and sounded like she was trying to put on an accent but sounded very american as if she was making a weak attempt at putting on the accent but later in the film as more is revealed about her character and how she moved to the us as a teen you begin to understand how she might have lost some or most of her accent so it began to make sense that only certain words might have a to them br br i know it's a little weak for one to use film as education but one of the great things about this film is that it was interesting to see a dramatization of a truth and reconciliation trial i'd heard about the t and r process in south africa after the fall of apartheid but i didn't really know how it worked br br the final verdict is that although some of the scenes felt a little contrived this was overall a very strong film the closing sequence where the truth comes out was the strong finish every film hopes for a definite must see for anyone who cares about what happens outside their borders Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9355316162109375 Review: the truth and reconciliation process in south africa is a vital and probably unique human experiment this movie does an excellent job of revealing the complexity of the task and the incredible challenges facing south africa i believe every one should see this movie as i think few people outside of south africa understand its past and what is being attempted in the truth and reconciliation process almost every country has some part of its own history which is still a source of continuing hatred and bitterness we all need to understand ways of dealing with the past what's happening in south africa should guide us all i found it credible moving and at times upsetting there were no outstanding acting performances but this added to the strength of the narrative once again the bbc has been instrumental in taking a complex topic and turning out a top class movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742175936698914 Review: desmond who is seldom a favorite of mine said that everyone should see this film as it is something that can help heal the world br br it is one of the most poignant movies i have seen and delivers on comments i have read many comments and while they range from good to average to comments on the choice of actors the fact is that it deals with one of the most extra ordinary events in our world the truth and reconciliation commission for the first time a country has opted to air it's horrific history to find a way forward and to create a way for people to heal br br while the movie starts out with the white policeman being offered a chance to himself for brutal crimes and the black guy is trying to ensure that he does not get away with it it delves into the humanity of the people and the enormous need for healing that we all need br br definitely a thumbs up to everyone involved once again i am proud to be a south african br br an interesting comment can be found here http www biz community com article 97 html Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559016823768616 Review: an interesting comedy taking place on a train from stockholm to berlin december 1945 one can't help to feel sorry for the poor writer critic who quits his job and jumps on the train to berlin his ambition is to make a difference and to participate in building the new unified europe after the war has ended br br i like the black and white format of the movie as well as the closed scenery of a train in motion br br robert makes a classic role in this movie if you're a fan of him this movie is for you br br the philosopher through his saying one can never assume that anything is what it seems to be is referenced several times in the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.752354085445404 Review: and this movie easily exceeded my expectations the fact that it is written and directed by peter led me to believe it was in style with other films i'm used to and bored with seeing him in anyway i went along to see this flick and that i'm glad for this stuff has humour and depth 9 out of 10 see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696348905563354 Review: i am a big follower of indian movies especially and tamil br br shame on india for not sending this movie as their official oscar entry i have seen this movie and it has clearly revealed to me the maturity tamil cinema has in its screenplay and narrative which bollywood better catch up with by the way to all we westerners tamil cinema is more and very different from bollywood which is all about good looks glamour and promotion br br coming to the point what was india thinking when they sent a movie like to the oscars that was a really a masochist move i think they are trying to punish oscar judges with boredom by sending since the judges last year br br is just a colored but stale and predictable melodrama of love fate and destiny i would keep away from it anyway not sending a movie like shows how much of a indian administration needs to save them from poor who lack intelligence now i know why this country has so many issues they are heavily talented but not showcased properly Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11035792529582977 Review: this solid black and white slapstick comedy with a dark but hopelessly contrived plot is a true crowd pleaser that will have you howling with laughter as well as rolling your eyes with disbelief br br it's the old psychopath on a train story but that is of no big importance as the thriller portion of the film almost seems to be merely a to the antics of the great comedian robert his hapless nearly optimistic soldier both compassion and in a fashion that almost rivals chevy chase br br the thing about the film that appealed to me the most however is that between the improbable and the hilarious are the accurately portrayed everyday joys and of train travel they add a most welcome sense of realism and recognition br br this thriller comedy has admittedly borrowed most of its suspense from hitchcock and should in my opinion only be watched for its comedy value which is high indeed besides lars solid performance as a delightfully cynical misogynist is worth the price of admission alone br br heartily recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711602926254272 Review: this thing works on all levels it's intense as a thriller full of lars von trier homages but also very much its own film and it does have a message happiness comes from within best personified in the wounded soldier who practically and believe it or not humorously limb by limb throughout the film all the while to others for imposing on them you laugh at him but you envy him as well the central character is a well meaning but clumsy writer who spends the whole film trying to help those he befriends on a train from stockholm to berlin just after world war ii he ties the parallel stories together and really screws people up in the process to say things go wrong is an understatement and structurally the characters are all in perfect opposition to each other it's like every one of them has an opposite just so tight like watching anti matter collide you will not believe the sick stuff you end up laughing at to say more would qualify as a spoiler all i can say is it is a shame this film has not been released in the us not even on dvd some moron probably told them americans wouldn't get it which is crap because we not only get but produce things like south park if this film gets marketed in the us it should be sold as a mainstream black comedy because that's what it is over the top sick and twisted but Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.733035683631897 Review: very funny film with some of the best swedish actors it's all filmed in black and white with the true 40 ish feeling most of the film you are aboard a train headed for berlin in 1945 among a mixture of characters from refugees to 2 gay guys and 2 nuns i truly recommend this film if you like to laugh Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8972281813621521 Review: first of all i hardly ever watch swedish movies and this is actually the second time in my life i watch a swedish movie on cinema therefor i believe it's one of the best swedish movies ever the combination of thrill and humour is outstanding and sometimes you don't even know if you should be terrified or just laugh the plot is about this man a writer who wants to go to germany after world war ii and help the germans to start over on the way to germany he is trying to help his friends on the train which is however a bad idea what a clumsy jerk and poor robert the wounded soldier always get in the way ouch but he still got his great mood a positive guy robert have done some less great movies the last years or so and this is really a relief he is great in this movie after all this is one of the best swedish movies ever and peter has made an excellent job congratulations Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889061450958252 Review: takes place in the 1940s right after the second world war main character gustav quits his job to get a chance to make a difference in the bombed out postwar europe he packs a book by his favourite and embarks on a trip which will eventually prove famous statement true nothing is what it seems br br there are two main plots and several subplots to this film which takes place on a train bound for berlin writer director peter also playing the role as the conductor of the train has assembled an impressive cast including swedish legends lena and robert overall the acting is excellent br br offers some rather twisted slapstick comedy combined with more subtle black humor like the nun who loses her faith and starts cursing violently it's like meets peter jackson braindead bad taste in schindler's list i laughed during most of the film and when i woke up the next morning i laughed even more an intelligent film for fans of swedish comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726848006248474 Review: is one of the funniest movies to not only to come from peter but from the swedish cinema industry itself it is a movie made in black and white to get something of the atmosphere from the days before christmas in december 1945 which it does very well almost the whole plot takes place on a train non stop to berlin on the train is a mix of homosexuals nuns refugees murderers and the failure literature critic played by the in sweden famous actor gustav the leading role is the type of person that although his intentions are for the best seems to drag everyone near him in a extremely funny way into disaster and to a living hell especially for a from the finnish war homecoming wounded soldier played by the extremely funny comedian robert on the train is also a doctor who cheats on his wife with his mistress they have together planned to murder the doctors wife that is also travelling with the same train without any knowledge about her husbands intentions will the wife of the doctor the plans to murder her and will everyone else survive the unlucky fellow Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9608407616615295 Review: in december 1945 a train leaves the central station of stockholm for berlin there aren't much left when it arrives not of the train and not of some passengers br br this is a black comedy directed by peter and acted like they used to act in the 40s and also photographed in b w like they used to during that period the actors must have had lots of fun making it they aren't much of characters like they weren't in the 40s but the story is well narrated and everybody has timing br br a deadly black and deadly funny film see it if you didn't think the were capable of humour Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7169181108474731 Review: jaded should not be considered as en erotic thriller because the sex scenes are not for viewing pleasure unlike movies like indecent behavior or friend of the family br br jaded is not an easy watch as it's story is difficult to conceive and it's not that common in society from the beginning of the movie with the first scene you expect more strong scenes br br the raping scene wasn't in my opinion a well created scene i think that the director didn't use proper camera techniques overall in the movie that's why it looks sometimes dull and becomes boring almost near the end br br the performances are extremely good from all the five female characters these women gave strong intense but believable performances that demonstrate the dramatic abilities br br the legal concepts helped a lot to understand the plot's difficulty because the legal term of is different from a simple raping from the point of view of defense needs to be as a raping a huge crime grade b although it's a different crime pat and alex's defense claims that meg enjoyed and asked for it this is where the movie turns interesting to see who is trying to tell the truth the only thing for sure is that the sex scene fits into a legal definition of a crime br br watch jaded if you like legal issues that aren't very common in your society if not give it a try because it's a very good and strong drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851769208908081 Review: it has carla gugino yay and a crappy ending boo br br jaded is a highly erotic story about a beautiful woman who arrives in a town trying to escape her past there she meets up with two lesbians and after a couple of drinks the two decide to have some fun but one of the girls takes things a bit too far and rapes her the second girl holds her down she is discovered on the beach where the incident happens the next day and is taken to a hospital after that we spend the rest of the movie watching her attempting to bring down the two girls and at the same time learn some new info about who she is and where she comes from and a bit about her past br br director and co writer does an excellent job with this movie considering its uber low budget it hand held and sometimes looks like 16mm but it fits the movie since the story demands a harsh look to it the actors all do okay jobs with what is given to them and there's not really anything to complain about it the standout feature in the movie is of course carla gugino who it all in this movie she is actually more nude in this movie than she is in sin city christopher mcdonald is also in the movie but his character is really kinda pointless but he is fun to watch i didn't really pay much attention to the music since it doesn't really draw attention to itself but it gets the job done with what it's got the movie is r rated and it's that for a very good reason it's very sexual and very graphic at times it's essentially borders on soft core at times but the sex scenes are necessary for the movie so it doesn't feel like it's just there for the sake of being there although there is one pointless scene where we see chris mcdonald getting it on that scene was a tad pointless but it's not really much of a problem i guess the only fault with the movie is that we don't get to see the court trial after all that we go through in the movie it's like having sex and not having an orgasm or something br br it's a shame that the talented has never made a feature film since this this is a highly gifted woman can do great things with a very little budget i really hope that she gets back in the game soon because she is an amazing director jaded is not a masterpiece of erotic cinema instead what we have is an enjoyable movie that shows a great director in the making br br hide the kids and close the curtains you don't want people to think you're watching porn watching this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8819171190261841 Review: jaded takes on the complex question of abuse the perpetrators and the victims in lesser hands it would have into an erotic thriller made for direct to video this director however has managed to pull off a textured multi layered study with a decidedly different point of view br br given the fact that the director writer is a woman and the main detective and d a are also women this could have turned into a very anti male film it is not to be a sexual predator is gender neutral the nudity of this film is not erotic the rape is brutal not sexual we are looking at victims and not titillation br br the gifted cast rings true for a film that is so little known i was surprised at the quality of the performances they are good carla gugino and are incredible br br somehow this film got lost perhaps it is too smart for its own good it is a should see highly recommend a thinking person's sexual thriller Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651634097099304 Review: sri lanka not a country i've ever given much thought to i have to admit i didn't even know it was near india let alone that there has been a bloody civil war going on there since 1983 it seems that the rebels of the tamil minority have been in an ongoing conflict with the military regime that runs the country for many years causing many deaths and suffering on the island br br mani latest film a peck on the cheek tells the story of a young girl named amudha who is separated from her sri parents by the war and raised by a young indian couple amudha is a bright and mischievous girl whose life is turned upside down when her parents tell her that she was adopted as a child although her adopted parents love her as much as could be and have raised her without prejudice along with their biological children amudha cannot help but want to learn more about her biological family br br mani is probably best known for his 1998 film dil se which hides a story about terrorism and politics inside a love story or is it the other way around a peck on the cheek inhabits similar territory but is perhaps more ambitious in the ground it covers the central theme that the movie is of love between all the various members of a family and especially that between a child and her adopted parents it's a pretty honest and open look at feelings that can be extremely touching and heartwarming at some times and quite painful at others it's an emotionally complex film with characters that are somewhat but still behave in a very human way br br the film revolves around 9 year old amudha played with charm and by young actress p s in her first and only acting role she's a princess and a monster always getting into trouble but so charming nobody can stay mad at her for long the young actress is perfectly cast for the role and does a tremendous job in the various and often difficult emotional scenes required of her br br a peck on the cheek has such an innocent name i was quite unprepared for the intensity of the experience never has such a small act come with such an enormous emotional impact i dare say the film is a bold and artistic effort to explore issues that are not frequently covered on the silver screen br br mani direction is superb very confident and mature the most sophisticated work i've seen from this director yet the film is visually very stylish with some excellent camerawork and imagery a r provides the film's soundtrack which is not as good as his classic dil se or music based on first impressions at least but still shows his great musical talent br br i'm not aware of a dvd release for the film yet i saw it in tamil with english subtitles thanks to the san francisco international film festival of which the film was undoubtedly the highlight the production is a truly world class effort and i am sure it will be popular with western audiences as it begins to receive wider exposure br br recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879321455955505 Review: i first saw 2 on in the 90's when i was at art college living and moving among artists and musicians hoping for future success so 'the second of friendships made after leaving the familial home of striving for a professional excellence strongly resonated with my living reality i was captivated by the characters the storytelling the lyrical camera work and above all by the music in it i could divine the beginnings of german electronic music of 50's can faust of the 70's the sound experiments of john cage walter carlos and the british electronic of the white noise the soundtrack composer studied with carl of fame so i found its tastes contemporary to the electronic pop sound effects world br br i seen or 3 so i watched it as a whole in itself without a before or after as someone else has commented it is both epic and lyrical historical and artistic many favourite moments including the wonderful voice of muller evelyn the bach of daniel smith juan the piano playing of henry arnold hermann and the playing of br br i could write more but it's already been said here why can't british or us tv produce such masterpieces the wire had the realism and politics and epic sweep of a city david lynch and dennis potter had imaginative tropes to their tv work too but this is art house and soap at its most cinematic and narrative sublime it's never included in choices of best films but it should be still as poetic and powerful as when i first saw it over 17 years ago i watch the 3 boxed sets every autumn for their inspired and inspiring Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9557355046272278 Review: i've just finished seeing the film for the first time in it's entirety although i watched some parts when it was first shown in britain in the mid 90's i truly believe it to be a masterpiece of late twentieth century cinema a film of this scope raises lots of questions like why are there some narrative differences between the 60's hermann in and hermann in this film for example in the first film hermann has a fairly significant relationship with his stepfather he funds electronic music whereas in die there is little mention of his dad until the final episode br br one other point does interest me reading up on edgar i'm struck by historical similarities between him and the stefan character spoiler coming in the last episode it is revealed that stefan has won a prize at the venice film festival won an award for best debut work there for his film film company is called and is also named i'm interested in stefan being an autobiographical character because aside from helga he is probably the least likable of the friends br br maybe a red herring i don't know what i do know is that i loved this film and wish that more were made like it with the exception of michael and werner herzog's grizzly man there's not enough ambition audacity and passion of this sort in modern cinema i can't wait to see number 3 now Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.87934809923172 Review: in 1984 edgar surprised film lovers all over the world with his epic opus a chronicle of germany eight years later he came up with a sequel the second chronicle of a youth which is even more astounding than its predecessor br br actually it's not really a sequel it's more of a as it covers events that took place between the ninth and episode of the first cycle br br the second begins in 1960 four years after hermann simon henry arnold was separated from his first love courtesy of his mother and elder brother the controversy had to do with him being a minor while she was about 25 still angered by those events the young man vows never to fall in love again a grandiose if creepy scene and decides to move to munich like the director himself did in approximately the same period hoping to become a professional composer after a few years spent at the music academy he stays in munich for ten years and the thirteen two hour episodes of 2 cover that time frame each of them focusing on a different person among fellow students people who like him are searching for a second home country be it music film or something else in which they can finally live br br like the first this second cycle is a perfect union of film and television the episodic structure and the various romantic subplots make it look like a soap opera in fact the second needs to be seen in its entirety to be successfully embraced whereas some chapters of 1 could be viewed as separate stories in particular the one concerning teenage years the style and content however is pure auteur cinema with the familiar black and white color transitions actually a tad more predictable this time around and ambiguous characters the latter element being by the relationship between hermann and player they clearly love each other yet they keep on affairs with other people the inevitable until it's too late this time seems to be more pessimistic regarding his characters at one point hermann is so disillusioned he says the beatles are much better than us building entire episodes around dark controversial themes such as abortion and suicide the decade he's exploring is not suitable for everyone as some are scarred in dramatic ways by the pivotal events of the '60s the revolution especially br br also seems to have made this mini series specifically for movie buffs given the numerous film references including a brilliant casablanca quote and clever in jokes one episode is set in venice whose film festival had an important part in the success and since 1992 film lovers have never to thank him for delivering 26 of the most compelling hours ever committed to celluloid Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748243093490601 Review: absolutely i agree with my previous commentator in describing this as a riveting fascinating and certainly beautiful film it's not necessary to see all the episodes since the first ones are the best while the last ones are a bit tiresome but for any person who likes and their good natured ways all episodes are worth seeing in typical german fashion values are constantly questioned even it's murderous nazi past is confronted in the last episodes the rich dialogues are particularly interesting these episodes are recommended for anyone who is about to live or travel in germany preferably in original language br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9398102164268494 Review: seeing this film or rather set of films in my early teens changed my idea of the possibilities of human interaction and the range of potential experience this monumental exploration of individuals and their historical setting reveals how full bodied and intense every human existence is the people are portrayed as they are to themselves their experiences of the smallest to the largest internal and external phenomena are detailed with the greatest of artistry and perception edgar displays a fabulous appreciation of human motivations and br br when these phenomena are set against the immense time allowed by the length of the work one cannot help but the force and of happiness defeat lust love sadness melancholy that each person feels when i saw these films i perceived my future experiences how my life would inevitably twist and due to both intended and accidental events i acquired a feeling of the of being and what it meant to reflect upon past lives memories and a masterpiece and a revelation i only wish the bbc would screen it again br br if anyone knows where i can get a copy could they contact me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561889171600342 Review: this epic brings together a superbly gifted cast and crew a narrative depth superior to most novels wonderful music philosophy and a connection to life that i find difficult to explain to immerse oneself in die is for me akin to a spiritual experience similar to the awe one gets when looking at the stars in a clear night sky the language and use of both colour and segments adds to the dramatic impact the film inspired me to go to munich and visit some of the locations including the edgar office from then on i to improve my german skills after die i feel almost german as if i am in the head of the characters i also try to match the piano playing of henry arnold hermann but this is the one thing that will always me this drama is unparalleled and i have been fortunate to see it on in the uk and in australia the sequel 3 is currently being filmed in germany Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962439239025116 Review: this movie includes one of the best characters and dialog that crispin glover has ever played uma thurman and suzy are also great in this movie but crispin makes it a great depiction of young people trying to make it in new york Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9208111763000488 Review: i've seen a few of mr movies and didn't like much of them not that they are bad movies quite the contrary are good movies but not content i personally found entertaining however i think where the heart is although made to cater to the less than art savvy american audience is masterful as satire and as social commentary of the times it was made in i've had to replace this movie in my collection at least a half a dozen times since every time i loan it out to someone i know could appreciate it's artistry on all its levels my copy fails to come back home to me lol the last time took 7 years to replace it since it was out of print for vhs sales has never been made as a dvd that i know of and had to wait till one of the premium cable channels ran it before i could tape it again br br my favorite aspect after the nail on the head social commentary is the paintings by i've searched for 15 years to find anyone or anywhere that could lead me to where her work is available for sale or better yet a copy of the paintings in the movie without the ending credits rolling over them i have a room in my house that i dedicated to putting copies of her paintings in and no one seems to know if it ever was released as a coffee table book or video aquarium or as a documentary of her work if anyone does know of where i can acquire any sort of copy of work or where her studio is in england please do not hesitate to contact me via email Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8514681458473206 Review: this movie is great especially if you enjoy visual arts the scenery that the two daughters paint and photograph are beautiful the story is also both funny and poignant at times br br people who like european films and art movies will like this movie this is truly an art movie it actually has a lot of art in it go rent it br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9460675716400146 Review: this movie has a lot to recommend it the paintings the music and david naked butt are all gorgeous the plot a story of redemption forgiveness and courage in the face of adversity is also very interesting and touching and it's not predictable which is saying quite a lot about a movie in this day and age but the acting is mediocre the direction is confusing and the script is just odd it often felt like it was trying to be a parody but i never figured out what it was trying to be parody of and if it's not a parody well it remains a movie with great potential that it didn't live up to Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3974611461162567 Review: i saw this film at the 2002 toronto international film festival br br this is the first indian film i've seen in the tamil language and while it does share some similarities with other indian films wonderful music and choreography sweeping storyline the director attempts more than just to entertain the film tells the story of amudha a precocious nine year old whose parents reveal to her that she was adopted thus beginning an odyssey that takes them all from india to war torn sri lanka gorgeous visuals mix with horrifying scenes of violence to make a point though it is a simplistic one amudha is played by p s and she is one of the few child actors i've seen who can be precocious and yet not annoying her charm and beauty held the film together Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9609365463256836 Review: pity the poor reviewer who disliked didn't understand this wonderful film what a sad life he must lead br br this movie has more to say about life and relationships than most i've ever seen yet it's not dark or preachy like the ordinary people type of film it is mostly humorous though not technically a comedy br br the whole thing feels a little like a fantasy perhaps dream beautiful intelligent women abound with wonderful cinematography and a non insulting screenplay that doesn't miss a beat br br i look forward to seeing it every time this film is re run on cable it's like re reading a favorite treasured book Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8957077860832214 Review: great fun for an evening on the sofa don't expect academy award stuff with this but it will leave you with a smile the performance by bruce is truly good the soundtrack shows off some great old australian talent check out this and other true aussie films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848052859306335 Review: this film the australian films road warrior and priscilla of the desert and its influence on them is obvious in the dialogue locations photography direction and political philosophy the photography is notably confident the direction is stylish and for the most part well done if you liked the early australian films by bruce peter weir and george miller then you'll love oz the direction also reminds this reviewer of edgar contemporary work that similarity suggests that oz was far ahead of its time the critics of 1967 hated it and the public stayed away 1960s australia like 1940s usa was in some ways the sort of place where conformity was important whereas this film is very different to what those viewers would have expected especially after reading the promotional posters this film will most likely have more appeal to contemporary audiences it's still awkward and self conscious but in a contemporary european way rather than a 1960s australian way joy who later appeared in the australian tv series plays her role with less raw passion than her contemporary weaver might have done instead character in this film conveys some of the rather whimsical strength of australian women most famously represented by kylie playing mitchell in the australian tv series neighbours and further developed in later roles in her career men will also enjoy this film which presents various masculine issues in a different way than most other mid sixties films from the usa or even australia in particular bruce who later went on to play in 'star wars the in the films and the chopper pilot in the and films plays a central and sustained role which solidly supports the rest of the cast this film is worth seeing for bruce performance alone 7 10 for some minor continuity problems Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883823990821838 Review: wow an amazing lost piece of and a lost 70s glam rock film rolled into one this film warrants viewing simply to see what can be done with next to no budget but a lot of enthusiasm as a retelling of the oz story the film borders on becoming too obvious but it is saved by it's the chance for a glimpse at how glam rock manifested in australia will delight fans of the genre this film used to be double featured with the rocky horror picture show an indicator of the type of film that oz is while not as frivolous or well constructed as it's hard not to have fun with oz br br surprisingly oz has aged well perhaps a by product of how set in the real australia of 1976 it is the passage of history shows that many of the ideas being explored would eventually enter the mainstream the willingness of the film to give prominence to gay characters is notable especially as it dates to the period for the australian gay rights push br br the performances range from amateur to finely nuanced brilliance the direction is lacking in subtlety and much of the dialogue may have benefited from an extra draft or two somehow these flaws add to the appeal of the film which is mercifully unpretentious much like australia in the 1970s this film has a certain naive charm br br there are several connections to the original australian of the rocky horror show which will keep on their toes br br oz is most certainly a minor classic and a potential cult favourite worthy of review laugh at the atrocious 70s fashion swing along with the soundtrack leave any expectations at the door and oz is likely to delight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809364080429077 Review: i rented this obscure aussie relic a few years ago to show at a friend s place and it was an instant success the classic tale of the wizard of oz with a decidedly cornball 70 s australian twist the acting t exactly shakespeare society stuff here but later mad max star bruce is a beautifully understated scarecrow and there are some comic turns by gary and robin ramsay as a deliciously 70 s camp fairy godmother father character also note the musical contribution from ex daddy cool ross wilson on the title song in a similar vein to later day aussie comedies such as priscilla queen of the desert good fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860284924507141 Review: i watched this film during a special advanced preview in reading br br the two main characters michael and rory strike up a friendship when rory is introduced to the care home that michael already resides michael is amazed to find someone who can finally understand him as until now his made people think that he couldn't communicate br br rory introduces michael to the life that he's missing rory is a feisty character who doesn't let his condition muscular get to him br br they bond and apply for independent living and find a lovely flat and assistant and have all the fun that they could ever dream of br br don't go to see this film if you are after some entertainment do go see this film if you're willing to see something a little different br br the storyline is strong the actors are fantastic and despite the sadness that comes with the film the mood is uplifting br br i thoroughly recommend it though if you are anything like me and prone to crying take tissues as you'll need them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775763154029846 Review: this is an incredible piece of drama and powerful which hits you i found the film was great and getting to grips with the two main characters disability this was represented in a great performance by both two michael and rory whether the story is based around a true story i feel the story was trying to giving the audience a message that as a whole the general public should respect and feel for the needs of disabled people and that they should be given the same chance as any other human on the whole this film reach into my soul and i too felt touched by the actors and the director sending out there creativity the whole picture is that some actors take it beyond their character the play and only show part of the character that is believable to the audience but i feel that two certainly made great use as their gifted talent to portray a masterpiece piece of drama certainly one not to be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8987359404563904 Review: bring a box of kleenex to this funny engaging and moving the two leading actors give tour de force performances there was considerable debate afterward about whether they are really disabled they are not i appreciated that for once the filmmakers dared to be politically incorrect by depicting people with severe physical disabilities as fully developed people character flaws and all as a result their believability engages us and makes us grow to like them and care about their conflicts the story structure is formulaic and many of the secondary characters are merely types but the two central characters are so riveting that it doesn't matter br br interesting the original title inside i'm dancing reflects the viewpoint of the character michael while the new title for usa release suggests that rory is the central figure Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5875012874603271 Review: a stunning film which brought into the open so much about disability that generally makes people afraid it showed how minds can be captured by less than willing bodies and how difficult it must be to witness things happening to others that are wanted for the disabled individual br br love friendship fear frustration joy humour and so many others things were so well captured the 2 lead characters were very well played by the 2 able bodied actors and invited your laughter tears concern joy and dismay br br i approached this film with a mixture of interest and trepidation worrying that it might be too much a play for sympathy or dwell only on negatives it was however a beautifully crafted story of 2 friends br br i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9034408330917358 Review: this is by far one of the best movies i have seen in a very long time top 20 of my lifetime i laughed more than i have since guide to the galaxy and cried more than i have since i saw the notebook if you are looking for a touching movie without the sappy edge this is the one it is real and powerful see it and you won't regret it i was reluctant at first and i only watched it because i had to do a school project about speech disabilities but this movie is so much more than that it is about life free and independent from the way the world would have you held down its about the disabilities that each of us have that keep us from see ourselves and what we miss but letting everything else get in the way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443016052246094 Review: bill roy is the leader of a desert dwelling cult who tries to resurrect one of his people only to have a heart attack himself he ends up dying on an operating table and for the sake of revenge his spirit takes over the body of the title character jill who then proceeds to go about hacking and slashing until her fellow nurses learn what needs to be done to the demon br br while i know enough about the filmography to know that it primarily consists of outright schlock nurse sherri is really not all that bad sure it's clear that this was very low budget stuff yet all that i found cheesy about it were the visual effects the acting is not as bad as one might expect either br br there are two different versions available of this on dvd a much more sex oriented version featuring amounts of t a is the original cut with such hilariously silly vignettes as the victim and and her love interest sharing their strangest sex moments including one involving during a college lecture br br the movie would then be re cut for theatrical version with the horror elements emphasized more strongly some scenes are dropped with new ones added with stevens the role played by j c wells expanded the movies' most memorable sequence in this cut is a scene in a and it works quite well this cut of the movie is more interesting overall i would recommend that a viewer see them both and compare them br br both versions hit their stride in the final third and benefit from a marvelously scene stealing performance from bill roy as the crazed and a moody climax set in a graveyard although actually filmed in backyard marilyn is also worth mentioning as the cute nurse who is attracted to football player turned patient marcus washington who's lost his eyes in a car accident and who incidentally is key to the story with his knowledge of voodoo rituals the movie also makes amusing use of music from composer harry personal collection including compositions for such tv series as 'one step and 'the outer br br nurse sherri known by more alternate titles including beyond the living and hospital of terror than any other adamson movie is actually fairly entertaining low budget fare i ended up having a good time watching it br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9912096261978149 Review: this is definitely a movie that will make you think about the everyday struggles a person can go through every day great acting by the two leading roles exemplifies this further and you will not regret seeing this movie in any way br br it's a heartwarming tale of two new friends exploring the ups and downs of everyday life seen from the seat of a wheelchair their friendship is tested as well as their spirits when they get their own flat outside the nursing home br br i recommend this film to everyone who likes buddy pictures or just wants to see a wonderful and heartwarming film that steers clear of all the clichés and pitfalls and not once gets soggy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9227426052093506 Review: i was surprised and touched by this emotional movie which moved me very strange i was confused sad and happy in the same moment i guess that too less people will pay attention to this movie but i hope that at least a few will see it and get something out of it the story of two friends linked by their suffers of bodily disability whom as a team beat the medical well fare system and fight for their rights this movie shows a side which some of us would never understand not too exaggerated but emotional presented hopefully this movie will help us to understand some of their desires better and realize how important it is to have a friend in the world especially when you almost unable to express that fact Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8533958196640015 Review: as a person god how i hate that phrase i just happened to catch this on cable where there was absolutely nothing else to watch overall it was a fantastic movie yes i was a little disappointed upon finding out that neither actor is disabled and yes i was a little disappointed that more of the movie wasn't filmed from the point of view of the disabled can you imagine what it's like always being the person in the room and then having to live the rest of your life with a view of nothing but other people's asses and having to always wait for the idiot to stop reading the newspaper in the only handicapped stall enduring everyone else's rude bodily while you wait and the scene with him driving the car was absolutely me been there done that literally but the movie was true enough to matter while i've never lived in a home or assisted residence there were plenty of times throughout the movie where i found myself nodding and saying to myself yeah that's true that's happened to me what impressed me is that some of the on this board expressed the fact that the movie made them view life a little differently and with a little more insight as the lives of a silent can't ask more than that out of a movie that it makes you think and view life differently so by virtue of that alone the movies was tremendously successful should be required viewing of every kid in junior high school br br pretty much for every person that's severely physically disabled independence is one of if not the most important focus of our daily lives from working to to recreating for those of you who felt the movie was ' try living our life for a single day you'll see that the movie was because it's true the challenges the actors faced only skimmed the surface of what happens to us every day if we're lucky we experience the same emotional and personal growth that the three characters including the girl did every day presents obstacles for us to overcome it's just that there's no swelling dramatic music to accompany our lives unless it's in our lol Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8814054727554321 Review: it's rare that i get the opportunity to review a film for imdb that relates to my own life in such a close way however as someone living with cerebral palsy albeit less severe than michael one of the main characters in the film i don't wish to give this film a just because it tackles a subject that's rarely approached and when it is is normally treated with po faced seriousness there were minor problems i had with the film and i'd like to address those first so that people are clear that it isn't my situation which has my judgement of this overall excellent film br br parts of it i felt were crowd pleasing at the expense of realism if i had a pound for every time a well meaning member of the public has mentioned electric wheelchair racing to me i'd be much the richer man but speaking personally that fits more into the public perception of how we deal with our rather than the reality of what actually goes on same thing with spending time watching disabled people go to the pub it's not a big deal to those of us who actually do it as much as it might be admirable for outsiders looking in i appreciate that this is from the previously sheltered perspective of michael but i still think he'd be concentrating more on enjoying the experience rather than reflecting on what a big deal it was that he was actually there in the first place as such the amount of time we spend seeing them have fun felt like a bit too much br br i felt that the terminal nature of illness was brought to our attention far too late meaning that it was just used as a cheap sentimental device to come between the pair rather than something everybody knew all along was going to have to be dealt with br br to balance those criticisms i have to dish out a heap of praise as well although i thought some scenes showing them getting to grips with normal life were a touch overdone the script also into some tricky places i wouldn't have expected and comes out with a lot of credit for doing so for instance raising the issue of love and relationships and showing the daily often used to aid and assist the lives of non able bodied people also despite the blunt emotional shock tactic of death being sprung upon us the movie as a whole is far less sappy than anyone has a right to expect these type of films to be br br brenda fricker can and has been performing variations of her role on for what seems like years but robertson and mcavoy share a special interaction that must be noted inside i'm doing that a group of people somewhere have finally made a film doing justice to the lust for life of many disabled persons Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8896540999412537 Review: if you want a film with the full range of emotion look no further dramatic and funny and scenes of wrenching emotion i can safely guarantee very few will be able to view this warm and very human film without a tear now and then the acting by the two leads is hard to believe you would swear the two young men really do suffer from muscular rory and cerebral palsy michael quite simply two of the finest performances i have ever seen these are two very believable characters as well and you never have the feeling things have just been tossed in for dramatic purposes or to evoke sympathy in the dvd release as extras they have deleted scenes including an alternate ending and an extended party sequence why these clips were not included in the final film is hard to understand as they tie in with the rest of the film perfectly and are in no way superfluous but without reservation i can heartily recommend this film to anyone one of the very best i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746969938278198 Review: this is an incredible piece of drama and powerful which hits you i found the film was great and getting to grips with the two main characters disability this was represented in a great performance by both two michael and rory whether the story is based around a true story i feel the story was trying to giving the audience a message that as a whole the general public should respect and feel for the needs of disabled people and that they should be given the same chance as any other human on the whole this film reach into my soul and i too felt touched by the actors and the director sending out there creativity the whole picture is that some actors take it beyond their character the play and only show part of the character that is believable to the audience but i feel that two certainly made great use as their gifted talent to portray a masterpiece piece of drama certainly one not to be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8987359404563904 Review: i got some free tickets via the times to see this little know irish movie called i'm i didn't know a thing about it so had no preconceptions before i went in br br the film is about two guys who are confined to their wheel chairs and live in a home michael steven robertson suffers from palsy and rory james mcavoy suffers from muscular please excuse any spelling mistakes they form a bond as rory seems to be the only person who can understand what michael is saying they eventually leave the home to live in a flat in by themselves they immediately employ the help of an attractive girl to look after them the two friends eventually both fall in love with the same woman thats the story in a nutshell but there are lots of laughs and tears along the way in fact being unprepared as i was i found the tears were flowing way too often in fact i don't think i've cried so much watching a movie since the elephant man this film is a huge drain on the emotions both in the fun stuff and the sad stuff the acting is absolutely spot on james mcavoy is my tip for greatness he's a great irish actor and i think he has a great future ahead of him steven robertson who plays michael was superb too and it wasn't until today that i found out that he doesn't suffer from palsy and it was just some superb acting brenda fricker is also in this film and plays the part of the manager very well the other great part has to be she was wonderful as the love interest and i reckon we'll be seeing more of her on the big screen in the near future br br the thing that makes this film work is not only the between the two leads but the script which is just so witty it literally is on fire i still can't help repeating some of the lines in my head even now br br the photography is good although very bleak but then it is capturing a certain type of area of ireland the music is great in this film too as well as the choice in songs the use of the johnny cash cover of the nine inch nails track is inspired br br if i had to sum this film up in one word it would be this film is very very funny and then on the turn of a coin its very very sad i still can't believe that still two days after seeing the film looking back on it i both laugh and almost cry this film is amazing and i hope it goes far although i can't see that as its advertising budget is probably very small br br so go see it i urge you you wont regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763535261154175 Review: i went to the pre screening of rory o'shea was here i like this movie better than i expected because the excellent casts and the powerful performance it's a film about the friendship of two handicapped young man rory is free spirit young man who wants to be independent regardless his muscular he can only move his two fingers but he can talk eloquently and help his new pal michael who has cerebral palsy and is significantly speech impaired i guess that's enough to start with a weeping drama well it is but with inspiring messages and deeply moving performances it made me looking at my life for things i take for granted what would i do if all i can do is to move my two fingers i should feel grateful for what i have and what i am capable of doing this is a good flick although it could have been better Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8921911716461182 Review: i've been looking forward to seeing this film ever since i first caught the trailer and i'm so glad now that i have it's truly a wonderful film the actors are superb the writing is fresh and real the whole thing was just spot on i love james mcavoy in this and i can't wait to see him in the lion the witch and the wardrobe movie this december is wonderful too be sure to check her out in i capture the castle or nicholas two of my favorite films overall i think i liked this movie because it didn't chicken out it's a difficult subject matter to tell a story about in that you're very likely to offend a lot of people or mess up and make it into some overly sentimental sugary sweet love fest but they avoided doing that completely and instead made a film that's real honest and touching yes but never over the top very well done amazingly well done go out and see it and you'll know exactly what i mean Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640675187110901 Review: until i saw this film life is beautiful was my favourite film of all time this film is everything a great film should be great script unsurpassed acting and direction that neither approaches the the subject nor leaves it without the emotional impact it demands this film contains the taste that could not come from hollywood and lacks the that would come from france a wonderful movie even above the calibre i have come to expect when i see the films logo come up i need not go into detail as the previous posts everything why this movie has to be seen by everyone on this planet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8885313868522644 Review: sherri for an evening of pleasure and terror '' cheap special effects cheesy lines yep its the original 1978 movie starting geoffrey land as peter desmond and jill as sherri martin and directed by al adamson br br the movie is about an evil ancient spirit that possesses a nurse at a hospital then she starts killing doctors one by one the acting was okay but some of the acting was robotic the storyline was good but the sex scenes were just thrown in there probably to get more views the directing was bad and the special effects looked like a drawing the effects didn't fool anybody the death scenes were pretty good but the director mixed too many things in there that didn't make any sense like the sex scenes the nudity the football player and many more br br overall its a good movie but not the best br br 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7244564890861511 Review: surprisingly effective british drama about two very different people who find common ground and in particular the of one of them an embittered spike type youth mcavoy with md is placed in a home for the disabled and quickly makes friends with a youth robertson with cerebral palsy robertson has never known anything outside of the home but mcavoy has and he is bound and determined to get back into the real world together they manage to do just that in this funny and heartwarming and often heartbreaking tale of inner strength overcoming physical shortcomings the two leads are terrific especially robertson who must surely have spent some time studying the disabled to pull off this tricky role he appears in almost every scene and acts up an absolute storm to anyone who doesn't know they might think he really has highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907734394073486 Review: i think i was recommended this film by the lady in the shop i was hiring it from for once she was bang on what a superb film first of all i was convinced james mcavoy were irish so convincing were their accents and by half way through the film i was utterly convinced steven robertson was a disabled actor and pretty sure james mcavoy was also when i watched the special features on the dvd and saw both actors in their 'normal' guise to say i was blown away would be an understatement i can remember all the acclaim dustin got back in the 80's for his portrayal of in the film man' quite frankly in my opinion of course steven performance portrayal blows dustin right out of the water and he deserves recognition as such all in all one of the greatest portrayals of human friendship love relationships ever and it was made in britain ireland with home grown actors stick that in yer pipe and smoke it hollywood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712517261505127 Review: let's get it clear from the start i am an asshole with the emotional sensitivity of stone therefore i consider dramas of people with disabilities social stigma or whatever they have and cry on and on about it as stupid movies with poor taste i mean if you have a message you can tell it without the help of sick or pitiful people br br however i liked this movie it is about people with incredible bad luck as personal health goes but they don't cry about it quite the opposite they try to live and people try to protect or take care of them by actively removing them from real life the message is live life to the fullest even if the ending is as sad as possible br br my conclusion as sick people dramas go this one is a keeper it is sad yet hopeful i like james mcavoy even if he does seem to always play the arrogant rebel i also say that steven robertson played very well either that or he really has partial Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.483014851808548 Review: i knew nothing about this film until i watched it my brother in fact suggested i take a look normally his suggestions aren't much cop however but i was stuck for something to watch so i watched it br br well to cut a long story short i give it 10 10 br br the film centers around two people that meet whilst at the same place one is initially very upon the institution around him the other is a rebel one does what he likes the other as he's told br br from the first moments of the film we quickly see the friendship between the two building and see how they rub off a little on each other it's a remarkable piece of work that manages to tell a good story without twist upon twist people leaping out of bath or coming to save the day br br there's a fair amount of grit and reality in there not everything can ever go just right not all can ever be and this film delightfully shows the lot br br if you watch this film and are not impressed i'd suggest that you don't watch anything again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9060797095298767 Review: damien o'donnell has a good track record and in this film he handles a very delicate topic with sensitivity but manages not to let the film turn into br br this is a fantastic film its funny with sad bits and it makes you look at things differently tell everyone you know to go see it now fantastic br br the acting is excellent and dublin plays a starring role this film will change the way you view people with disabilities and also give you a very entertaining night out in the cinema i can't wait til it comes out on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851735830307007 Review: inside i'm dancing rory o'shea was here is the story of two handicapped young men rory o'shea who is almost completely and confined to wheelchair and michael connelly who is by ms and also confined to a wheelchair br br set in ireland the film opens with rory arriving at a assisted living center he eventually befriends michael but only after a few tense scenes where rory rebels against the staff and other patients in the usual movie way playing loud metal music using profanity and general his budding friendship with michael is by the fact that rory seems to be the only one who understands michael or is at least willing to try br br eventually through some trial and the pair petition and are granted the right to live own their own in specially adapted apartment the apartment is paid for by michael's father who had essentially abandoned him do to his disability the two also hire an attractive assistant named played by to help them with their day to day living this is essentially where the of the film develops as both develop feelings for her michael is struck particularly hard unfortunately for both but michael especially does not feel the same and it results in her having to leave as michael temporarily and wants to return to the living center rory convinces him to continue to live on his own the film ends on a sad note that many viewers may have seen coming but ultimately we are left feeling that michael has truly become independent and the future is his as rory pointed out to him towards the end of movie br br you know i can't say that i've seen a lot of handicapped films and i don't know if they could be considered a specific genre but there is a type of formula to them one person is unwilling to live beyond his illness until some liberating force him her to do so and inside i'm dancing is really know different what works however is it probably is more subtle about the peaks and the two men go through then what you might expect there are no intentionally gratuitous moments and no stand up and cheer the sad parts are sad and the funny parts are funny some viewers might a bit that rory is the haired punk type with the in his nose as the too perfect rebel cliché but the actor james mcavoy somehow makes it real the same can be said for steven robertson who plays michael when michael's heart is broken it doesn't seem to be by a poor script trying to get the audience worked up but rather a young man genuinely in pain over unrequited love the kind of pain many can relate to whatever their physical condition again these are the types of things that make the film work and make it poignant without being overbearing and enjoyable on many levels br br recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709942936897278 Review: okay you saw the film and i saw the film true if not there are plenty of plot out there and there is absolutely no reason for us to waste time on any feeble attempts of mine to create another br br the most stunning aspect of the film is unquestionably the performances by the two young men and the young lady in the leads their emotional honesty was as compelling if not more so than any performances i've seen in recent months i found i laughed cried and cringed right along with them and that's saying a great deal because i'm often called a jaded and cynical jerk br br as one would expect the story is rife with clichés and i suppose that's the achilles heel of the picture it's a story we've all seen many times before we all know how it will end from the moment they introduce rory though you may not know exact mechanics you know there will be a friendship a bittersweet romance and a gut wrenching conclusion if it weren't for the strong cast and directing this film would be nothing more than the swill that comprises eighty percent of the hallmark program schedule Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9175435304641724 Review: in dublin the crippled rebel rory o'shea james mcavoy moves to the home for the disabled affecting the lives of the residents roy is able to understand the unintelligible speech of michael connolly steven robertson who was left in the shelter by his prominent father many years ago due to his cerebral palsy and they become close friends rory convinces michael to move from to an apartment in dublin and they hire the gorgeous to assist them living together with rory michael faces a new world finding friendship love and freedom and learning to survive by his own br br inside i'm dancing is a wonderful tale of friendship and freedom in a very beautiful story the acting of steven robertson and james mcavoy are awesome and i do not understand how they have not been nominated to the oscar with such magnificent performances has also a top notch performance and is extremely beautiful and sexy the screenplay is touching never corny and without redemption and the precise direction of damien o'donnell is very sensitive unfortunately the brazilian title of the dvd is shamefully ridiculous giving a wrong idea of this excellent movie my vote is eight br br title brazil de the best years of our lives Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818030595779419 Review: when i was 10 currently 14 i to never see a movie that i knew would not have a happy ending and until a few weeks ago i had done pretty well except for for english class etc i was still only watching things that ended happy but then i saw in nights which was cute not good but entertaining enough to watch after seeing this a few times over the two or so years since i first saw it i grew to like it especially the music so i did a search on her and found imdb i saw inside i'm dancing and assumed she had done another dancing movie and over looked it it was later on an image search of rory looking for gilmore girls poster for locker i picked up an image from this movie i then searched for a trailer i found the trailer and when i saw the hospital and heard rory say you've got the future i remembered my vow and realized this would not be a good movie for me but it just stayed in the back of my mind until we were at the video store and there it was for 5 used so i went ahead and bought it after seeing it i just wanted it out of my head because it was so sad i still wouldn't go near it until i had cerebral palsy as a word then i just had to see it again and this time all i did was laugh even at the saddest parts i no longer felt depressed because i realized that over all this movie was happy and uplifting i love it and it is now one of my favorites i m sure this is the worst comment you have ever read but watch the movie it's worth it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8934615850448608 Review: this film was amazing it was extremely funny and moving damien o'donnell and jeffrey caine have put together a great movie which will appeal to all ages james mcavoy and steven robertson made this film brilliant their acting was excellent there was this real lifelike feeling between them that made you really believe they were the characters they were acting out is amazingly gorgeous and brilliant in her role the story of these two physically challenged people and their is well put over and you really start to grow to know and feel for the characters as the movie goes on it was especially upsetting at the end i would recommend this movie to anyone that loves a truly heart felt movie warning to the more sensitive viewer make sure you have tissues you will need them br br again amazing film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875028729438782 Review: i love just about everything the late al adamson directed in his long and varied career but the possession of nurse sherri stands head and shoulders above fun yet admittedly grade z like horror of the blood monsters and dracula vs frankenstein this film is actually scary am i saying that you're going to jump out of your seat when you watch nurse sherri no of course not but this pastiche of elements from the exorcist ruby and carrie is one of those nice eerie little horror movies common to the seventies you can't put your finger on what's so spooky about it but the film with atmosphere and what an ending don't worry i won't spoil it for you adamson and producer sam sherman really nailed it with this one and it doesn't matter whether nurse sherri was a calculated success or a happy accident jill is likable but not outstanding as the hapless nurse who becomes possessed by the spirit of a recently deceased cult leader bill roy who shines in his brief role geoffrey land is okay as her surly doctor boyfriend there are some elements here profit was the bottom line with these cheap drive in flicks after all but they actually contribute to the plot rather than just being window dressing nurse sherri was a poverty row production and it shows at times sets special effects etc still the film has heart mostly decent acting and direction and some genuine chills sam sherman also saw fit to use harry theme music for the late '50s early '60s television series one step beyond in this film which certainly adds to the creepy atmosphere the dvd contains two significantly different cuts of the movie the early version features a lot of t a that wound up on the cutting room floor to make way for more horrific stuff as well as the theatrical trailer the tv spot and a great commentary by sherman does anybody know whatever happened to bill roy by the way next to john carradine he's the best actor i've ever seen in an al adamson film and he plays the cult leader like he means it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693920612335205 Review: who could have thought a non disabled actor could act so realistically and immensely powerfully as a disabled person in a film probably someone but no one truly no one could ever compare their expectations with the amazingly emotive and powerful performance given by the two actors in this film br br michael steven robertson lives in a home for disabled people he has cerebral and as shown to us right at the beginning he has huge trouble communicating so it truly is a when fellow disabled member rory james mcavoy who can speak normally understands him thus starts off a friendship that relies mainly on ironically enough communication br br in a hilarious scene they manage to move out of the home into their own after rory had been rejected good hearted michael put forward an application to move into his own house rory who already had a bad name with the judges was to be his br br but troubles soon come about they begin good heartedly stalking a girl who they met in a pub a while back wanting her to be their assistant to do the little things that matter she at first is reluctant she does not know these men but seems they could be harmless so strikes up another friendship but not necessarily a good one br br as well as being poignant however this film really does rely on the actors but that isn't a bad thing for a non disabled actor you see rory though he can communicate properly frustrated at the way he's completely on other people and has no real life of his own but the real star for me is steven robertson he acts with such emotion yearning to fit in and sadness happiness that really sees him win over the whole entire film br br excellent br br overall 5 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816696643829346 Review: i just witnessed a movie that by all rights should have been fodder for a second rate on lifetime but trust the irish to keep it from being anything but saccharine the set up all but screams here's a message concerning what's truly important in life but the execution was way into the let's see just what we can get away with here br br it helps to have two fantastic actors in the leads james mcavoy as rory and stephen robertson as michael while rory is offered up as the near saintly one never mind the language and attitude he's the life force in this piece and could easily have been insufferable in his ultimately caring attitude mcavoy keeps him sharp enough to keep him from being too sweet but the revelation is stephen robertson as michael not since leonardo di in gilbert grape has anyone so perfectly captured a person with an affliction that i began to believe he really was an actor with cerebral palsy and his eyes my god he can rip you apart with them br br this movie is to paraphrase rory f n' amazing go see it take a box of kleenex and enjoy every well earned tear and laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878723621368408 Review: i don't usually comment on films since i am in the movie distribution business but i have to say that this is one of my favorite films of all time the acting is fantastic and the script is even better there were no cheesy speeches or exploitation of handicapped people to try and make this movie more hollywood james mcavoy is such an outstanding actor i could not look away from him if i tried i was impressed with steven robertson as well i cannot believe this is his first real film brenda fricker plays a small role but as usual she is outstanding this is a movie for everyone to see just how lucky we all are if you like and mask you will enjoy this story you owe it to yourself to check this film out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945860743522644 Review: michael played by steven robertson has palsy and lives a quiet and dull life in home when a newcomer to the home rory mcavoy befriends him he proceeds to show michael how to live past the disability despite or maybe because of disability unable to move all but his head and a few on his hand rory is fiercely independent and extremely rebellious his affect upon the quiet and reserve michael is spectacular and the two soon leave the care home to set up lives in the outside world where they recruit the help of as a care assistant br br this film is one of the gems of the year much like last year's in america the film goes from being extremely funny to distressing touching upsetting and truly moving without once seeming saccharine sweet knowing exactly where to tug at the heartstrings and where to simply let the story and characters do their thing o'donnell has crafted a wonderful film which tells us all to look past the surface and see what lies within br br the true strengths of the film come in the lead actors so convincing are their characters that you truly do believe that they are disabled to further manage to convey humor and sorrow on top of the already great performances is amazing the pair really seem close friends and as their tale unfolds you care completely for them br br this is definitely one of the finest examples of film this year telling a very relevant story in a simple way if this film fails to touch your heart then you must contain pure ice inside Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772089719772339 Review: this movie felt so real i actually felt all of the emotions portrayed here during my life at various times that of both rory and michael i have muscular like rory so what you see here is exactly what i've actually felt myself some won't believe there are disabled people like rory full of anger and rebellion i know they exist because i'm one of them br br the story is great for a drama character driven movie the story moves fast i was never bored maybe partly because i was seeing stuff that is close to my heart but i think most people with intelligence will be glued to the screen and care about the characters the acting is phenomenal james mcavoy is perfect as rory o'shea who has muscular he steven robertson deserves an award for his portrayal as michael connolly who has cerebral palsy br br michael's love isn't returned by a girl and rory helps him come to terms with it i've felt this many times and the question is doesn't she love me because i'm just not the one or because my disability turned her off no matter what the girl says we will always be skeptical as to the truth it's just natural and it hurts either way br br a few parts made me cry a little because it is sad and i have to face the issues myself people without a terminal disability just cannot begin to fathom how it can feel this is a must see film for everyone disabled people are everywhere and greatly misunderstood this film brings a little light on some of the facts of life which are so taken for granted by the able bodied we want to be just like you to live on our own terms to go out to get drunk to be loved on the outside we can't do much but on the inside we're dancing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9501028060913086 Review: due to its predictable second rate title the one it was distributed under in italy at least i didn't expect much from this movie thought it'd be another cheap flick about a haunted house la casa means the cursed house well i had to change my mind just after the very first brilliant scene the constant presence of priests and the creepy reminded me a bit of the exorcist and some of its decent italian rip offs but this was going to be something completely different this is more like hitchcock meets italian thriller very well written and directed good actors interesting plot ok i've tried not to spoil the viewing of 7 park for you which i'd highly recommend to everyone br br p s am i wrong or when joanna crawls or tries hard to stand she's paralyzed from the waist down her feet and legs move a little too much and i'm not talking of the bad dream sequence Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6327093839645386 Review: the last film by underrated director alberto de martino the antichrist the killer is on the phone is a truly suspenseful but neglected giallo containing pretty much all the trademarks that makes this italian horror sub genre so magnificent and addictive to the fans there are some very disturbing themes child abuse phony loads of creepy moments plot twists left right outstanding music and – last but not least – a handful of really sadistic murder scenes especially the opening sequence which is some kind of prologue is a powerful piece of horror what is it about ordinary child dolls that make them so creepy when the anonymous man dressed up like a priest assaulted a little girl and the broken head of her doll down a flight of stairs it really sent cold shivers through my spine years later the young girl from the prologue is an adult woman bound to a wheelchair she inherited a lot of money but uses her fortune to stimulate fellow handicapped people to practice sports and to remain positive minded she – joanna – falls in love with her personal coach and they get married right away naturally he's only after her money and starts terrorizing joanna by making her relive the childhood trauma that crippled her the repeated images of a sinister looking priest guided by eerie tunes and a nursery rhyme provide formula for a murder with a ton of genuine scares and alberto de directing is very the acting is quite competent with david the beyond the black cat in a glorious greedy villain role due some plot holes and a lack of originality this movie might not be able to compete with best horror efforts but it definitely deserves more attention many formerly obscure and unknown italian gialli received marvelous dvd releases and hopefully formula for a murder will be given the same treatment really soon in the meantime good luck tracking this baby down Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9645991921424866 Review: a very suspenseful giallo from the director of 1974 this one begins with a brilliantly handled sequence involving a priest a little girl and a broken doll however the main story is about maniac david marrying a traumatized cripple to kill her for her money the plot whilst not original is really suspenseful the acting is good and there are several skillful and gory murders the score by de is quite effective some of which can also be heard in lucio fulci's the new york ripper 1982 highly recommended for fans of italian cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734268188476562 Review: a formula for murder isn't a well known giallo but that isn't to say it's not a very good one the film is directed by alberto de martino the man behind cult classics such as the antichrist and blazing the film was released late on in the giallo cycle but more than stands up to many of the films released around the period in the early seventies despite a lack of logic in some areas the film works mainly due to the competent way it mixes argento style death scenes with some genuinely surprising plot twists and a host of well defined characters the film is perhaps not as exciting overall as many other films in the genre but this is more than compensated for by the assured way that the central situation is fed to the audience and the tension resulting from that the plot begins by showing a fake priest raping a young girl named joanna before pushing her down a flight of steps we then fast forward several years and the girl is now a woman who is unfortunately in a wheelchair she is being trained for a sports event by craig a man who also has romantic designs on her however his proposal isn't met with glee by personal assistant who also has romantic designs on her br br the film features a plot twist half way through that makes up the backbone of the movie and while it's not exactly logical it's good to watch and hints that you're in for an interesting movie director alberto de martino is clearly not afraid to show a few outrageous gore scenes and the best of which in this film features a priest being battered to death by a spade and i personally wouldn't hesitate to name that sequence as one of my favourite giallo murder scenes the plot can be a little uneven at times but generally the action is very good the director spends what seems like an eternity on the conclusion to the film but it's absolutely packed with tension and the way that it plays out is good in that it takes advantage of all the plot points that have gone before it the musical score taken from fulci's the new york ripper works well in this film also and breaking a giallo tradition de film also features some rather good acting performances from cult veteran david and christina in her only feature film role overall this film isn't one of the easiest to come across but its well worth tracking down and comes recommended to fans of this sort of film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780035018920898 Review: alter egos do not come funnier than the creation of baron cohen's ali g completely misled by his delusional and non existent sense of the middle england suburban surroundings that his social background consists of he on living the style of a los angeles while still living with his in the london suburb of he keeps tight control of his posse the west br br spending his spare time between me julie his girl the posse and teaching local eight year old scouts at keep it real advanced lessons at the government funded john leisure centre br br this is where the story takes off being told that the government funding has stopped ali g then proceeds on a one man quest in the struggle for justice i willing to lay down me life just like martin luther van dross did being his reply to the local media crew when interviewing him on hunger strike while chained to a fence br br charles dance here plays david carlton the sinister and devious deputy prime who is even more than using ali g unknowingly to lose the prime 18 000 votes three weeks before the general election seeing ali g as a bumbling idiot his plan ali g suddenly becomes an over night sensation and a of the people working directly with the prime the story becomes more sinister and with hilarious consequences br br ali g is a great british movie that brings the hugely talented attributes of writing along with dan executive production and acting of baron cohen charles dance and michael gambon as the p m play their parts with great seriousness among the gags and hilarity that is ali g br br ironically seeing the parodies playing their parts in a world that really is real and who are continually preaching keep it real from their own little world that is the west is true comic paradox br br directed by mark his first full length feature film since directing television work such as shameless shooting stars the fast show and the smell of reeves and mortimer to name a few br br very real and very funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972981870174408 Review: what exactly do people expect when they watch an al adamson film are they expecting classic cinema that is wonderful beyond belief and will leave them with lasting memories you'd think so by some of the reviews al films are trashy and sleazy and cheesy not much more so if you go into them knowing that already it helps and they aren't necessarily to be taken at face value especially when they have so much unintentional entertainment value first off this starts by ripping off the end theme music from outer limits so you know things are looking promising this is the story of some wacko cult that lives in the hills and while trying to raise a dead body the leader suffers a heart attack and ends up in the hospital of course nurse sherri tends to his needs and all and when an operation is needed she just happens to be hanging out in the operating room when the guy passes on so his spirit her and nurse sherri begins to change no longer the nice nurse she develops a taste for blood and sharp objects there's a couple little side stories going on like folks trying to burn the body of the dead cult leader and a blinded football star that has become the love object of one of co workers who also just happens to in voodoo this is not bad if you're a cult film fan but it may be bad if you're a spiderman fan because you won't like it at times this actually lurches towards respectability for adamson anyway but then it itself with some ridiculous event if you enjoy films and similar trash you may well like this for anyone else who may be looking for a lost treasure keep digging 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7138607501983643 Review: if you like his show you might be a little disappointed this movie has some very funny moments and the laughs are pretty constant but none are very memorable or as funny as the things on the show the beginning sequence is really really silly and funny and a great start yes borat does make a cameo appearance br br if you are a fan then watch it if you don't know him or don't like him then don't bother 6 5 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4438152015209198 Review: no real plot no character development no scorcese level direction but seriously were you really expecting any of this the only thing that matters is that this flick is absolutely hilarious nearly on the same level as borat sure the ending drags a bit but if cameo didn't crack you up you must be the worst boy in the history of boys baron cohen is possibly the greatest comedian alive and here he gets more laughs than jude law on a nude beach i dare you not to laugh br br if you can pull the ten foot pole out of your behind for an hour and a half and just enjoy some well timed and extremely stupid jokes in a stupid story about a stupid character see this stupid movie you'll be glad you did keep it real Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08510313183069229 Review: the way i found out about this movie was when i watched american pie 2 at the start it had a trailer for ali g i watched the trailer and it just forced me to buy the dvd it looked incredibly funny so the next day i went to my local store and picked it up for 99 bargain the film is about ali g who is a gangster of the west massive crew who's rivals are the east massive crew ali has a cub scout pack of children where he teaches them how to survive in the ghetto by teaching them how to swear and steal cars after ali finds out the government are stopping the money coming to the leisure centre where ali teaches the kids he runs for for and another in his attempts to get rid of the leisure centre to make room for an airport in throughout the film there are laughs aplenty as ali gets up to some crazy stuff borat makes an appearance for a few seconds in the film too this is a definite must watch film for all you baron cohen fans out there Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5600174069404602 Review: the ali g show was really something amazing he was so stupid wannabe rapper but no one he interviewed noticed that he was just pretending sasha cohen is actually very intelligent guy who pretends to be stupid so he could get really honest answers from people and it is very funny so i didn't expect movie to be good cause it was all acted no real people or interviews so the basic point of all show was lost but i was wrong i laughed all the time it was one of the funniest films i ever saw sure it was stupid but who cares if you can't actually brake in to safe with a car battery like someone said it wasn't supposed to be a realistic documentary and it isn't like the show it goes in totally different way but that doesn't mean it is bad when i finished watching i was totally impressed but now when some time passed i realized that it was not that special anyway but it still deserves a nine well at least for what it is supposed to be Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17245468497276306 Review: i love this film maybe it is my generation but i can really connect with what he is talking about and means to do it kept me laughing for the duration duration of the film the next day and beyond i think this film is not one to watch if you mainly care about the plot and character development this film is pretty much only for the generation that will understand it there are lots of things you just know being brought up in that generation that you wouldn't if you were say 40 i think barren cohen was very and i do mean very good he is a genius and the reason h is such an idiot is because he can make people believe he is a complete idiot and make it funny at the same time br br very good film strongly recommend not so strongly if you are over 30 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8529571890830994 Review: anyone who has seen ali g before should be well prepared for the full motion picture that is g br br although i prefer ali g when he is interviewing the rich and famous his brand of completely off the wall comedy definitely entertains from start to finish on the big screen too br br ridiculous plot ridiculous characters and a ridiculous script that all make this film a riot for fans of ali g br br if you've seen him and didn't like him then avoid this film like the plague because it's definitely just more of the same for everybody else watch it 7 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5006417036056519 Review: the ali g character works brilliantly within the confines of a comedy show but as a movie it doesn't work in the same way br br don't get me wrong this is a very funny movie full of biting witty dialogue that caricatures the modern british wonderfully well whilst providing the viewer with a hilarious if unrealistic story br br one problem with this film is that the script and content is either fantastically brilliant or it's embarrassing to watch when i say embarrassing i don't mean funny embarrassing a la office or extras but rather you'll wish they hadn't included it in the final cut one example of this is the inclusion of a music video after the film has ended to the tune of this is how we do it whenever i watch the film i stop the dvd when it says the end and leave it at that br br overall ali g is a good film worth watching a couple of times the script is enjoyable to an extent and there are no issues as far as acting goes however is the key word here br br ali g is a better television programme borat is a better film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6800478100776672 Review: very intelligent language usage of ali which you miss in one word sentence wicked so keep it real and pass it on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8816900253295898 Review: i don't see what the problem is with some people and their need for intellectual humor you need to get your head out of your up tight ass if you don't find this movie hilarious if this isn't your cup of tea so to speak then look at it for what it truly is a damn funny movie maybe they did set out to make yet another drugs t a movie but in this case they've truly hit the spot it's especially funny for the ali g fans because he delivers everything we've come to love and expect from him so i say big ups to ali g and if it's not your thing don't whine boy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8935319781303406 Review: being american i have not been exposed to this character before which is good because some of you have been disappointed i have nothing to compare it to i have found no enjoyment in the mindless idiot humor in the american teen movies and although this is a slightly similar type of humor i couldn't stop laughing i hardly ever laugh out loud at a movie and usually a movie has a few funny parts for me but this movie was funny from start to finish my only disappointment was when it was over i'm actually going to buy this on dvd when i find it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15322129428386688 Review: this is one of those games where you love it to bits or hate it to shreds even being a hardcore mario fan can make you dislike this game you can hate it because it is 2 short and somewhat boring and easy or you can love it because it is a mixture of amazing graphics not a nintendo fan huge excitement music or game play i know a lot of people that say it is amazing and others who think its the worst mario ever it really depends on the type of nintendo fan you are i personally love this game and i think it is the best game but you should determine that for yourself so i think you should absolutely get it if you are the right nintendo fan but if you love the classics too much you may not like it so try it out yourself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9478287100791931 Review: lackawanna blues is a touching story about nanny a woman who gives all of herself to help those in need it's told from the viewpoint of a boy taken in by nanny when his own mother isn't quite up to the task br br i have respect for this movie for three main reasons 1 it is touching but not sappy it's told in a very real fashion without a lot of the aggravating hollywood storytelling baggage and the ending is quite good teary but not over the top br br 2 although it's clearly an african american film being set in the post segregation black community of lackawanna new york it doesn't wear its ethnicity on its sleeve the story stands on the strength of the characters and the dramas and comedies surrounding their lives it's not preachy it's simply good br br 3 it has a great soundtrack can't beat old school r b and chicago blues br br generally the acting is strong but not universally so some of the performances simply don't hold up to the characters the actors are supposed to portray but considering it was a made for tv movie that's to be expected br br 8 out of 10 imperfect but likable good film for a rainy day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9542344212532043 Review: by convincing the prime minister to back the totally unsuitable ali g as a candidate for in the local nasty david carlton charles dance hopes to discredit his current leader thus enabling him to power to his surprise however the plan ali is embraced by the nation and carlton is forced to find other ways to try and guarantee his political future br br puerile crude misogynistic and always outrageous ali g the big screen debut outing for baron cohen's middle class gangsta is all of these things and much it's my kind of film br br obviously there are those who are simply not going to get the joke and there will definitely be people who find risqué jokes about oral sex homosexuality drug use hardcore pornography and the queen's regions offensive in the extreme needless to say they should stay well away but if you find such juvenile humour side hilarious are a fan of baron cohen in general or just want to see hottie in her underwear and you cuz she well fit then i fully recommend spending an hour and a half in the company of ali g and the west massive br br they wicked Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2612355351448059 Review: the thing with ali g is that he takes the mick out of himself and his character br br the humour is very much a it or love it' brand of totally politically incorrect irreverent and self type br br personally i totally love this film and so has everyone i have met who has seen it you can watch it several times and pick new gags up each time the humour is both aural and visual and the timing is impeccable the humour is probably very english and specifically london so its possible that non english viewers may not get some of the humour think of yourself as a teenager and you will love it especially if the likes of kevin perry go large tickled you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701055288314819 Review: ali g earned his fame on the small screen though the big screen has not lost him any kudos either ali g is a hilarious laugh a second fun fest just like on the small screen he has lost none of his character or stupidity at all and behind all that none of the film is brainless fluff either a human side to ali is revealed during the film the idea of ali g running for pm is a brilliant fresh and funny one and the incessant stupidity of gangster man is mixed well with the stern harsh world that is politics the film is also full of brilliant new characters and instead of just interview after interview we get a proper comedy film that never gets repetitive or boring so why didn't i give it ten stars well the ending was funny but also botched and failed none of it made sense and in parts the film became offensive in trying to be funny but that's ali g for you if it isn't offensive it isn't itself and it is totally and utterly ruined ali big screen debut was a success in my belief and should have got into the 6 7 average rating range on imdb but it could have got worse as well and people are bound to have mixed opinions especially on a film such as this br br on the whole ali g is hilarious british comedy at its best and funniest and most clever a great job 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.992332935333252 Review: baron cohen is a genius and this movie is good although the film doesn't nearly reach the quality of the tv show it's still very funny and has some seriously wicked moments i've liked ali g since the first time i saw the material from the show i think he's one of the best comedy characters of all time up there with say peter dragon action and the blues brothers biggest surprise with this film was that they've actually got some serious actors to do it dance and gambon after this i will absolutely respect them even more for having the good sense to take this chance i have nothing really bad to say about this film it's very funny very juvenile but hey so what br br one more thing to mr g sequel please br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5716385245323181 Review: as someone who usually despises ali g ali g was absolutely brilliant when i was watching it i was in a hysterical fit yes it is sexist rude and extremely crude and i loved it as some comedies are only have one or two comical scenes this movie was laugh a i have never seen a comedy as original as ali g for a comedy starring ali g this would be worthy of an 8 out 10 absolutely brilliant Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8824748992919922 Review: ali g has got to be one of the funniest films i've seen in a long time and cohen's portrayal of a british gangsta is hilarious this film has cult classic written all over it and it features some really great lines ali g is a good time party movie that will leave the viewer laughing literally from beginning to end definitely vote ali g and keep it real Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786149263381958 Review: just before dawn is an underrated horror film from the early eighties i haven't seen it in years but it had a great impact when i watched it quite original for its day the only problem is that it has not been released on video or dvd for years if you like horror i urge you to check this little gem out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9463472962379456 Review: just before dawn is one of the best slasher films it very realistic and atmospheric it reminds me tobe hooper s the texas chainsaw massacre and deliverance deborah benson very good plays the heroine and director jeff lieberman created very creepy and dark movie just before dawn is beautiful photographed and soundtrack is very disturbing i never br br liked slasher films or gore except with this one very impressive and convincing movie at least for me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9516453146934509 Review: i remember years ago used to show this movie in a very cut form i tracked it down on video a couple of years ago and viewed it again the film although slow and slightly odd the mountain men look very strange the atmosphere was eerily effective it's one of my favorite slasher films and i have no idea where an uncut version can be found currently deleted everywhere except the usa where it was accidentally put on a horror compilation it's a shame you cannot get this movie as it was meant to be seen wrong turn the recent stan winston produced movie owes a great deal to just before dawn one of the better 80's slasher films and deserves to be seen by a wider audience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9408648610115051 Review: the cover of the vhs says it all without doubt the most powerful movie of its kind since the texas chainsaw massacre i'm a huge fan of 70's and 80's slashers and i have to say i agree 100 the characters are believable the actors have an excellent charm especially george kennedy as the forest ranger there's the twisted atmosphere that only tcm has an astounding soundtrack to reflect the emotions and the filming locations that are the most beautiful in the history of horror this has to be one of the most beautifully shot horror films of all time jeff lieberman as a director of this 1981 low budget film does and excellent job and with his other works blue sunshine wrong turn added he must be one of the most underrated directors in the today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889505505561829 Review: ever since 1981 nintendo has been making great video games such as super mario and zelda most ideas would get a bit boring after 20 years games made by nintendo never seem to get boring because they're always adding something new it went from arcade games to the and i hear that there's a new version of the scheduled for release in the thing that makes games so different is the fact that your actually doing something instead of just sitting on the couch pushing buttons br br and i have more good news super mario galaxy 2 is to be released in 2010 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3682252764701843 Review: i watched this movie for the first time around 1990 as a young kid and it scared the jesus out of me i loved it so much and i was dying to get my hands on it br br in 2002 i remembered that this movie existed but i had no idea what it was called so i went to the i need to know section on imdb and explained what the movie was about and tried to get the name of it anyway eventually someone on imdb told me so i researched and tried to buy the movie so eventually i got a hold of it on dvd and i now keep this movie as one of my most valuable horror movies i really love it and i think anyone who watches it will be very scared in the woods the next time they go 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901149272918701 Review: i first saw this one afternoon in the 80's on network t v i think i was like 9 picture seeing a violent horror flick nowadays on regular television anyway i've seen it again years later and it's like i remembered it's really good scary flick i think the reason why it might of gone unnoticed is cause it wasn't followed by a load of sequels i e friday the 13th but it's one of those movies that takes the original idea and does it better even though this is a killer in the woods flick like friday it has more in common with the original texas chainsaw massacre that's because the movie lays down a certain atmosphere and feeling of dread even in broad daylight and the killers feel more threatening than in friday there's also a good amount of suspense i recommend seeing it now that it's being released on dvd in late july Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771121144294739 Review: i was lucky enough to see the horror classics dvd version of this film before it was mysteriously removed from the 4 film dvd and replaced with something else the picture and sound quality of the film on that edition was a nightmare in itself yet that version is still superior to the one with the dvd treatment the reason was stated in brad interview segments on the special edition dvd he had noted what i first found so striking about this film this being the use of music at moments of in the film but leaving the moments of activity in silence thus giving the horror scenes a stronger feel the problem with this is it carries the extra film score used to fill in these intentional gaps in score complained of this and made it clear that the filler music was not his the music actually sounded a lot like howard work for sad for me that i am also a major fan of that film and have to associate the two br br the film itself managed to add some interesting realistic elements to the genre horror film a group of friends go up on a mountain one of them inherited on the mountain they are confronted with a family with a nightmarish secret the movie moves along at a great pace in fact every time i have seen it i still find myself shocked to see 45 minutes had passed before things started really going wrong for the campers br br while the horror classics version is filled with many gaps the fact that there is no score accompanying the horror scenes is what makes this film intelligent and even superior to most slasher films i have ever seen the director jeff lieberman had made some unique horror films previous to this one making this one the most mainstream and yet very different to the mainstream at the same time it is a good fun film with surprising acting performances to boot the new up dvd version is worth a rent the now collectors item horror classics version now is worth the hunt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868950843811035 Review: i've been waiting almost 25 years to see this hard to find horror thriller and i finally did since it's proper rebirth on dvd of course it didn't have the same impact on me as it would have if i had seen in it the 80s but director lieberman his film squirm is excellent makes good use of the lovely oregon location and takes the time to develop the characters not just to have them dispatched in creative ways a high note brad whistling music is really creepy and adds to the desolate proceedings making this great fun for genre fans a must see if you like underrated horror films to describe it would be an intelligent friday the 13th sprinkled with some tasty bits of deliverance with that aside there are some really cool original moments like my favorite when a couple are swimming in a lake and the guy disappears underwater to play a trick on his gal just when you think it's the usual scare she suddenly looks to shore and i honestly can't spoil it you just have to watch it for yourself also the ending is just one of those that you just have to see to believe – it came out of nowhere and it's weird wild the dvd includes commentary by lieberman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9217762351036072 Review: just before dawn is an excellent horror movie it is atmospheric filled with tension made of wonderful shots of wild nature in which few young people meet their doom in the shape of two crazed fat bastards who slaughter them jeff lieberman is very talented and intelligent director who is unfortunately underrated he achieved to built tension not with gore but with showing menacing nature environment lieberman succeeds to built a tension in a very linear simplistic way which is also the best way not to show to the viewer the gore but to let him to imagine the worst thing that happen to characters br br just before dawn was always compared to texas chainsaw massacre deliverance and hills have eyes it is as good looking as deliverance better than hills i mean scarier and better crafted and it is creepy as the texas chainsaw massacre br br is one of the best horrors of past few decades who finally lives on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875384569168091 Review: i didn't have very high expectations about just before dawn i don't know why i keep buying these slasher movies when i know it's all the same every time maybe i'm a bit masochistic anyway i'm glad i bought this one yes it's all the same no it has nothing original yes it's about a little group of teenagers going in the woods to camp drink and have sex yes they get killed one by one by a maniac and you know what it's just magic it's one of the best experiences i had watching a slasher movie the places where it's shot are so wonderful you see mountains it's just amazing it takes a very long time except for the opening scene before the killer starts killing but i didn't care it was enjoyable to watch enough not to care what i mean is you won't be sitting there waiting for the murders to start because every thing that happens is enjoyable because of the beauty of the film itself the ending is a bit weird but i won't tell you anything more about it you'll know what i mean another thing i enjoyed you care about the characters they're not just a bunch of jerks who spend their time bitching each other sure they are pure stereotypes of usual slasher characters but there's something special about them anyway it's a great horror movie and i hope you have a pretty good time watching it because i really did Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9271993637084961 Review: a quick glance at the premise of this film would seem to indicate just another dumb '80's inbred slash fest the type where sex equals death and the actors are all annoying stereotypes you actually want to die however delivers considerably more br br rather than focus on bare flesh and gore though there is a little of each no sex however the flick focuses on delivering impending dread mounting tension amidst a lovely scenic backdrop these feelings are further heightened by a cast of realistically likable characters and antagonists that are more amoral than cardboard of evil oh yeah george kennedy is here too and when is that not a good thing br br if you liked wrong turn then watch this to see where much of its' came from Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14639662206172943 Review: just before dawn really surprised me when i saw it by being far less of a gruesome horror adventure than i expected instead the director jeff lieberman conjures up a wonderfully evocative and atmosphere for great stretches of the movie building the suspense constantly until i was really unsure about what was going to happen but wound up tight as a spring waiting for it the lack of action in many parts gave it a very deliverance mixed with the texas chainsaw massacre kinda ambiance and when the action really kicks in its truly shocking and dramatic without ever even really needing to be gory the characters are about par for this kind of movie though more sympathetic than some and the bad guy memorably freaky the photography and suspense are the real winners in this movie and they keep it from ever being dull as has been suggested i firmly recommend this one to serious horror fans don't expect gore do expect a creepy backwoods tale with several awesome moments and a great dreamlike ambiance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982559084892273 Review: for a movie like this little hidden gem to come out in the 80s its shocking how not a lot of people know about it br br this movie is definitely worth a look it has all the things you need for a horror movie especially the good old chills br br i remember watching this movie for the first time about 15 years ago but i couldn't remember the name of it so i came to imdb a few years ago to ask for help on finding the title i eventually got the name of the title and bought the movie i still love it as much as i did all those years ago br br buy this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621897339820862 Review: just before dawn is one of those really good slashers that send chills down your spine every time you watch it this movie has great suspense great acting very well done camera work nice job mr lieberman which makes a extremely well made slasher though low on gore for the 80s it still has the effect on you after it is over the opening kill machete through the crotch looked so real and the fist to the mouth death left me stunned overall i give this lost classic 10 stars out of 10 stars if you are looking for a gore fest don't look here but if you want chills sent down your back see this one there are 6 deaths and one of them you don't see but it leaves you mind to think how was she killed the stranded theme reminded me of the hills have eyes which followed kind of the same concept but in the desert with but still slasher fans give this forgotten gem i promise you you will be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559623599052429 Review: warning may contain spoilers let help mario lead the way and smile because this game will your day br br 120 stars will require luck and skill but 60 will bring you as much of a thrill br br blasting through stars show mario and luigi and what travelers they now are br br walking upside down has never been more fun especially a final battle with near the sun br br this is truly a super awesome game and it absolutely deserves a place in hall of fame Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694573879241943 Review: just before dawn came out during the golden days of the slasher film the backwoods slasher pretty much started with films like friday the 13th the burning and madman just before dawn is a step ahead of the typical backwoods slasher flick the cinematography is gorgeous the acting is top notch the heroine of the film is not your typical girl' br br constance is a girl but when it comes down to the primal instinct of survival she's a step behind not until it comes to saving the life of her and her boyfriend does the primal notion of survival kick in there's a subtle transition that gradually focuses on the final girls hidden sexuality that alongside her will to survive br br just before dawn isn't for everyone but for the slasher fan it's as close to perfect as you can get the killer s are very menacing almost like it's a game to and murder anyone who crosses their territory the end scene is a bit off kilter for the first time viewer it may be a little shocking i'd recommend this to anyone who's a fan of the backwoods slasher even non slasher fans will find something to like about it the setting is eerie and makes one feel uneasy the death sequences aren't particularly gory but i'm not sure the film needed gore see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.957436740398407 Review: ignore the bad reviews on here this film is awesome just before dawn is a great example of what can be done in a film with a minimal budget if you have a dedicated crew decent script and a cool idea for a film it's a hell of a lot of fun br br i enjoyed it a lot more than most other 80's slashers because the killer is so unique wrong turn ripped this movie off something fierce there's plenty of blood and scares my girlfriend was freaked out and she watches almost everything with me and doesn't it's got that creepiness to it br br i'd say that just before dawn is the best early 80's slasher out there i really enjoyed it br br 8 out of 10 kids Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829487204551697 Review: warning spoilers br br five young people ignore the warnings of forest ranger george kennedy and up to the misty oregon mountains where they are stalked and butchered by a pair of huge deformed in bred hillbilly twins when only two are left warren and his girl connie they resort back to their animal instincts to stay alive the film ends with connie shoving half of her arm down one of the throats choking him to death a very powerful if somewhat overrated backwoods slasher flick thats effective use of lighting sound and photography make it a cut above the usual friday the 13th cash in lead by an attractive likeable cast especially deborah benson where is she now and gregg henry this nifty companion piece to director jeff squirm 1976 and blue sunshine 1977 shouldn't be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7972592711448669 Review: the woods young happy campers a warning by a park ranger and a lurking figure the ingredients are there for a horror delight and director co writer jeff lieberman does an adequate job at achieving it it's formulaic woodland horror but for most part the execution is at the top the game and the story which is quite basic in a trimmed sense is effectively told in certain realism maybe a little more exposition wouldn't have gone astray but craftsmanship makes up for the flaws and typical details with rising tension moody visuals and a atmosphere created by brad very lingering score whenever that very creepy whistling was in it painted a truly unnerving sense that settled in with the beautiful backdrop dean m and joel king do a striking job too there's plenty of style abound even with its minimal scope and the build up is slow grinding at times the pacing can become a stop and go affair it's not particularly violent but there's still a mean streak evident even if some of it happens of screen the latter chase scenes and escalating fear is well done as it has the darkness coming alive with its burly killer s and you get actor george kennedy riding his white horse in a slight but wonderful turn there's a likable bunch of performances deborah benson makes for a strong dashing heroine gregg henry chris lemmon ralph seymour jamie rose mike and katie powell round off a modest cast of believable the final climax is rather twisted but the ending is one of those types that leave you is that it br br a well etched backwoods slasher item which probably plays it a little too safe to truly set it apart from the norm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.963897168636322 Review: five teens set out to do some camping in the oregon wilderness and despite being warned by the park ranger they soon realize that something is lurking around in the backwoods waiting to strike br br when it comes to old horror movies the only one that keeps popping up in every conversation is friday the 13th so i took it upon myself to find those good old horror movies that fell short for simply being compared to friday the 13th just before dawn just so happened to be among the ones i found and was really very impressive it wasn't as bland as some of the stuff you find today it was very sharp in terms of character development as it had quite a few likable ones and it has this very casual pace its not in a hurry to get to the hack and slash bits it takes its time to set the proper mood and tone and is very atmospheric and builds some killer suspense by letting you always have that sense of dread like somethings out there but you don't know where it is or when it will strike br br where i live its definitely an overlooked gem simply because people never heard of it or won't give it a chance but i'll state that it is not a friday the 13th rip off the two concepts don't even go near each other but in my mind it is overall one of the more impressive slashers i've seen in a while Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9588931202888489 Review: taking its cues from backwoods classics deliverance and the texas chain saw massacre jeff just before dawn might not offer much very new in terms of maniac stalks and kills a group of still manages to be an effective shocker thanks to the director's deft handling of the material great use of the stunning scenery even greater use of women in hot pants a brooding score from brad and a nifty twist towards the end although one that should be apparent to those who have been paying attention br br thanks to solid performances from its capable oscar winner george kennedy as forest ranger roy is a sense of realism to just before dawn that is all too often missing from this kind of fare the film also offers a pretty creepy maniac who like dick dog and uses a nasty machete to kill and delivers a couple of very imaginative sequences which help lift it above many of its contemporaries a topless woman gratuitous nudity box well and truly ticked in a lake discovers that the hand that has been her underwater doesn't belong to her boyfriend and a character makes out with his girlfriend as a joke unaware that the person who is slowly approaching is not his friend but the killer Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5305345058441162 Review: well sadly i can't help but feeling a little bit disappointed after my much much much anticipated viewing of just before dawn jeff lieberman is a terrific filmmaker and he can undoubtedly do great things with a tiny budget but i nevertheless expected to see a far more sadistic and gruesome early 80's slasher but actually i'm beginning to think that lieberman isn't the one to blame for this but we gorehounds are it's more than obvious that lieberman intended to make his take on the backwoods slasher look like deliverance and absolutely not like friday the 13th which immensely the sub genre one year earlier the horror and constant sensation of menace doesn't mainly come from the demented maniacs with their but from the genuinely ominous and isolated oregon forests where this movie was shot in case the film seems slow and uneventful this is only because lieberman takes his time to introduce the dark woods and eerie mountains as extra characters in his film we hardly ever see the killers in person but there always appears to be someone from behind the trees or from underneath the mountain bearing this in mind just before dawn becomes a highly admirable horror effort and actually a lot better than its contemporary blood soaked colleagues amidst a nearly endless selection of gory and sickening slashers lieberman successfully puts the emphasis back on tension and character development the plot revolves on five twenty something friends heading for a camping vacation in the oregon woods where one of them owns a small piece of land the woods are deserted and naturally the campers ignore forest ranger george kennedy advise to return back to civilization shortly after they brutally encounter an inbred family of which the twin sons have murderous tendencies all five main characters are surprisingly likable and convincing no irritating stereotypes for which you don't feel sympathy anyway like slutty girls or football jocks as a result of this natural character you automatically cheer for them even when they eventually almost turn into savages themselves the sublime camera work supplies the film with an at times unbearable tension level and brad chilling electronic score only adds to this effect just before dawn is a fine slice of early 80's horror as long as you don't desire blood to drip from your tv set Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9333370923995972 Review: this completely forgotten slasher flick is one of the best horror movies ever made very dark at times it reminds me a little famous thriller deliverance director jeff lieberman creates terrific atmosphere of dread and despair all actors are decent and the climax is really exciting and memorable so if you are searching for something creepy try to find this little treasure my personal rating 10 out of 10 p s this one is even more chilling than halloween Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844515323638916 Review: this was a great 1981 film which had a great story about three men and two girls who go on a camping trip together and go through thick woods and high mountains with a great water fall this group of people run into property owned by george kennedy roy who plays the role as a forest ranger and rides a white horse roy warns these young people that where they are going is no area for camping and they should turn back of course these young people pay no attention and proceed to have a ball swimming in the nude near the water fall and playing great music and dancing by the fire and having plenty of beer and wine there is an old wooden one room school house that draws the gals and guys inside and it is from that point on the film starts to get very scary there is one occasion when a young girl has to climb a tree in order to get away from a human beast who desires her body and starts chopping the tree down in order to capture her don't miss this film there is plenty of everything Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9044103026390076 Review: one of the many backwoods that came out in the early and fortunately this is one of the better ones yes it has a cheesy plot but i was pleasantly surprised at this film because i thought it was really good and really entertaining although the killer could have been made a bit more scarier he just looked like a fat slob br br first of all we have the local sheriff or whatever the hell he is who warns them not to go to those mountains as they are very dangerous but when the teens arrive it doesn't seem very dangerous at all well according to me anyway it's a shame that we don't get movies like this any longer and if we do it's usually some boring terrible film br br this movie more relies on tension and being scary than gore because the gore factor is really low in this movie which i wasn't pleased with but other than that it's still a great movie br br all in all you'll have to search long and hard to find this movie and if you do find it you will like it and also watch out for ending with the final girl and the killer it's totally not what you'd expect Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5465822815895081 Review: like some other people wrote i'm a die hard mario fan and i loved this game br br this game starts slightly boring but trust me it's worth it as soon as you start your hooked the levels are fun and exiting they will hook you your mind turns to mush i'm not kidding this game is also orchestrated and is beautifully done br br to keep this spoiler free i have to keep my mouth shut about details but please try this game it'll be worth it br br story 9 9 action 10 1 it's that good 10 attention 10 average 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9923410415649414 Review: 29 sept 1990 marked a small but important milestone in my appreciation of horror flicks this was the date that broadcast for the only time i'm aware of jeff super creepy 1981 shocker just before dawn and it made a huge impression on me nearly twenty years later i'm delighted to report that i've finally got my hands on the two disc shriek show media special edition and it's just as eerie and unsettling as i remember it if not more so br br the plot as is usual for genre flicks and this was first film as a for though he did at least remove all the religious cult snake handling mumbo jumbo from the screenplay is a bit thin five likable twenty somethings including chris lemmon son of jack in a pair of uncomfortably tight white strides venture into the dense oregon to do a spot of camping and to check out a patch of land that's been to one of their number but just before dawn stands out from a crowd of because lieberman wastes no time in showing us just how deranged things are on this particular patch of mountain with a complete innocent and a drunk truck shoved down a hill and engulfed in flames within minutes of the film beginning the youngsters come rolling into the picture in a snappy of pounding on the soundtrack and before you can say texas chainsaw massacre they've an innocent deer with the front and had their first taste of from the heavy set maniac responsible for the opening forest ranger roy george kennedy warns them that things are likely to go awry if they go any further but they go ahead with the trip anyway refusing to give the preacher a ride even though he's understandably scared witless and finally pitching camp miles from anywhere needless to say things go downhill from here br br although this film's not short on bloody horror and well handled action scenes the standout moments for me are those where lieberman lets his camera zoom out long and slow from apparently innocuous shots of the fun loving kids around in the wilderness or just lets it settle for a while on the dense imposing people he makes the oregon exteriors as threatening and as ominous as kubrick made the overlook interiors in the shining and brad score the horribly distorted racket that runs over the titles stays the right side of intrusive the slowly escalating menace with subtlety and flair there are plenty of surprises along the way nods to deliverance with the discovery of a backwoods babe and her freaky disturbing family and a truly bizarre kill technique shortly before the film's end i won't spoil it for you i've said enough br br quite why this horror gem fell through the cracks and became a cult item instead of a breakout hit is hard to ascertain but hopefully it will be rediscovered and appreciated for years to come it deserves to be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9609631896018982 Review: it may have been inevitable that with the of slasher movies in the early 1980's that a few good ones might slip through the cracks this is a great rare film from jeff lieberman who his cult status with his memorable 1970's films squirm and blue sunshine br br five young people head into the oregon mountains this movie was actually shot on location to do some camping and check out the deed to some land that one of them has acquired before long they will predictably be terrorized by a killer with an incredibly creepy laugh br br just before dawn is noticeably more ambitious arty and intelligent than some slasher films lieberman actually out the characters well two of them anyway as much as a 90 minute long film will allow him the film has genuine moments of suspense and tension and actually from graphic gore save for one killing right at the beginning br br there is an above average cast here including oscar winner george kennedy as a forest ranger who's understandably gone a little from having been alone in the wilderness for too long jack lemmon's son chris future brian de palma regular gregg henry blonde lead deborah benson it's too bad she hasn't become a more well known performer judging by her work here ralph seymour ghoulies mike sleepaway camp and jamie rose chopper chicks in round out the cast br br some of the shots are interesting and the early music score by brad now best known for his terminator theme is haunting and atmospheric br br this is worth catching for the important plot twist at about the one hour mark although a moment at about 75 minutes in involving the heroine and a tree and the killer is almost comical it may actually remind a viewer of a cartoon one of the most clever touches is the final of the killer which i'd never seen before in a horror film and probably won't see again br br i didn't give it 10 out of 10 because i can't honestly that i was that frightened still it's an interesting slasher that is worthy of re discovery br br that deed don't mean nothing son those mountains can't read br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591841101646423 Review: i'd been purchasing this one ever since its dvd release – for one thing because i'd been somewhat by this director's two other horror titles squirm 1976 and blue sunshine 1977 but also the fact that the film itself is said to have been slightly trimmed for gore on the media shriek show 2 disc set i now upon it as a rental and am glad i did – because not only is it superior to the earlier efforts at least on this assessment but i also found the film to be one of the better imitations of the texas chain saw massacre 1974 this factor however only helped remind me that i've yet to check out another such example – wes craven's classic the hills have eyes 1977 whose 2 disc edition from anchor bay i purchased some time ago but after all halloween time is fast approaching br br anyway the film manages an effortlessly unsettling backwoods atmosphere it was shot in the forest and mountain regions of oregon – with plenty of effective throughout but thankfully not too much violence even if the last of the villains is dispatched in quite an outrageous fashion the principal young cast here one of them played by jack lemmon's son chris isn't quite as obnoxious as those we usually encounter in this type of genre offering – despite freely indulging in the shenanigans one associates with teen oriented flicks and which by and large to this day george kennedy appears as a sympathetic ranger though he doesn't have a lot to do his characterization is decidedly enhanced by making him a lover of plant and animal life also notable among the locals is familiar character actor mike in a nice role as the who first comes into contact with the murderous duo of the narrative – his warning to the teenagers naturally goes but he's later able to lead kennedy to them br br the family the teens come across in the woods then is eventually revealed to be hiding a skeleton in their closet while one of the girls displays genuine curiosity at the presence the rest are openly hostile to them – and in the case of the burly and twins appropriately creepy one of them is even prone to maniacal laughter during his at a certain point in the narrative the ranger even offers an interesting explanation as to the nature of their aggressive and generally behavior Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9433086514472961 Review: jeff just before dawn is definitely one of the most underrated horror movies ever made the film whilst a little bit influenced by deliverance and the texas chain saw massacre is extremely creepy and memorable the suspense almost never lets up and the atmosphere is genuinely eerie the cast is excellent deborah benson and jamie rose are great female leads the inbred twins are truly frightening and killers the film is beautifully shot it was actually filmed on location at silver falls state park in oregon there is very little gore but one killing when is stabbed in the groin is pretty nasty and unpleasant a must see for slasher fans 10 out of 10 what else Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8566879630088806 Review: just before dawn is one of the best tales of wilderness horror out there it's one of the finest made slashers of the 80's and it easily blows movies like the final terror don't go in the woods or the prey out of the water br br a group of young adults come to check out the mountain property that one of the group has just bought however they are not alone in the wild a hulking in bred murderer who seems to be in two places at once is lurking and apparently hates br br director lieberman who gave us such great b films as squirm 1976 and blue sunshine 1977 does an excellent job with this smart thriller as well the movie is nicely atmospheric with a creeping sense of tension and some strong suspense this film makes even the open wilderness seem frighteningly claustrophobic the oregon locations are beautiful and well captured by the crafty cinematography the music score is a true original and awesome in contrast with the scenic visuals br br deborah benson makes for a great lead her presence was captivating gregg henry delivers a good performance as lover and chris lemon provides some occasional charisma the supporting cast especially veteran actor kennedy also does quite well br br a true gem of the slasher genre that needs no gore to thrill definitely well worth seeking out for slasher fans and horror buffs alike see it br br 1 2 out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689439535140991 Review: i saw the messiah the first killings and i thought it was absolutely one of the best programmes i have seen ever it was one of those programmes that you think that oh no i cannot watch the rest of this but you feel compelled to watch it just to see who done it jamie was an absolutely amazing actor in it to be able to switch between two totally totally different characters one of which is the evil nasty person that did it and the other person who is clifton the cop to be able to do that well i certainly wouldn't be able to do it well not without cracking anyway i really do love and care for jamie with all of my heart and i always will until the end of time i think that jamie is the sweetest cutest sexiest guy in the world i absolutely love jamie in ultimate force also because he looks god damn sexy in the blacks that he wore i love jamie love paula br br x Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670478105545044 Review: messiah was compulsive viewing from start to finish the story centred on apparently random murders of men in london in various gruesome ways red ken has to find the truth which to his surprise is a little closer to home than he might think br br gripping drama and ken was brilliant hopefully we have not seen the last of red Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9358992576599121 Review: obviously inspired by se7en and sometimes even more gruesome more bloodshed and very graphic details a bit too much for my taste great script and acting i was especially impressed by ken and there were no weak points in te cast good cinematography and very realistic stereo sound one of the best thrillers i've seen since years although it was scheduled on bbc in three parts i watched messiah on video in one take one point of critic the motivation of the villain was not very convincing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9374696612358093 Review: i saw messiah 2 a few months ago and didn t get to see the original teleplay a few days ago and this is far superior to the sequel okay it s not a million miles away from the plot of seven but it s still compelling much of my praise has to do with ken s performance as red a policeman who seems to have led a very unlucky life and someone who has a terrible secret it d be easy for to go over the top but he plays the role in a fairly subtle way likewise the murders are very shocking but unlike the sequel where the murders are carried out onscreen in a rather ott manner there s actually little violence shown br br my only criticisms are that the red herring was too obviously a red herring which meant i t taken in by the shock twist and you would probably see the shock twist coming so i won t bother with a spoiler alert and that when the real murderer was revealed it seemed both slightly far fetched and caused a few plot holes to appear in the story if i remember correctly the sequel had similar problems once the murderer was revealed so maybe it d be a good idea not to make messiah 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4933609366416931 Review: having read the other comment about this superb piece of tv drama i felt compelled to balance things a little if you like you murders to be signature and serial and your cops to be british and shout a lot and the gore to be bloody and have a religious slant then this hits every button not quite enough to put the shouting into the heights but otherwise highly rated ken is excellent as the on the and the guest stars are also well cast including edward woodward and art malik recommended in response to the earlier comments although i accept that would not drive away from a hit and run he had just witnessed his brother arrested for murder and i am fairly sure he does not see the boy move Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.947119414806366 Review: the mario series is back and in my opinion better than ever galaxy is the most creative mario yet even more so than super mario 64 the controls are great some of the best for the beautiful design as well the levels are very big and the good old bosses are back there is tons to explore in this game definitely a high level of replay value i only have 2 complaints 1 the story is a little to similar to mario 64 and 2 the difficulty isn't very high though it does require some patience mario fans the game you've been waiting for casual gamers this game is more than worth the buy 9 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9923130869865417 Review: i have to say when it comes to book to movie adaptations the bbc rarely lets me down now regarding this mini series i love the novel it's by far the best murder mystery i've ever read the mini series it defiantly made my day when i saw it the primary story was kept near perfectly intact the characters match the ones to the novel very well the personalities and mannerisms were spot on for red and i thought duncan was done very well as was kate eric came off as too much of a simplistic character he had a little more depth in the book but they also altered his sub story so that may have had to deal with it of course there are changes but most are but some i found disappointment in the sub story with eric murder charge was changed and that changed the whole dynamic between red and eric for the movie and they cut out the training was doing some of the other events in the book are changed to be viewer friendly over all if you liked the book you will like this if you like the mini series then you'll love the book i must say this is the most accurate book to movie adaptation i've seen Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8792113065719604 Review: the dvd release of this superior made for tv bbc drama is a more than welcome addition to my collection great acting gripping story and wonderful direction all add up to one of the best bbc dramas in years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761595726013184 Review: what can i say you expect only the best in drama from the bbc and messiah is not an exception to the rule br br messiah is a great thriller a truly shocking and creepy tale about a serial killer who cuts out tongues and replaces them with silver police officer red ken and his team have the task of trying to solve the mystery of the seemingly random events before more lives are lost br br but be warned despite it's rating in the uk messiah is a bit of a gruesome film some of the murder scenes are similar to those in se7en and one or two can be really stomach churning but if you can withstand that sit back in your chair and enjoy although you'll most likely be on the edge of it or hiding behind it br br rated by the for moderate violence and strong horror Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9600197076797485 Review: when i read the synopsis for messiah in the television guide i was not prepared for what was in store the story follows trying to solve a case of grisly murders being taken out across london he soon realises a pattern there is a serial killer on the loose killing people with similar names and jobs to those of the 12 and their killings are identical to their matching the two part series kept me right on the edge of my seat with closely pursuing the killer but always missing him within a couple of seconds and discovering the gruesome mess he has left behind of his ill fated victim messiah is sure to cause a great deal of controversy but nonetheless it is the greatest piece of drama the bbc has shown in a long time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507602453231812 Review: guess a few upscale film directors were sitting around their or jungle juice some night in the 80's during the cannes or other film festival and one said hey guys let's do a movie where each of us creates a segment around a world class it kind of sort of worked clearly someone was smart enough to select some of the best recordings of the chosen for example so if you were blind and lying on the floor just listening to the dvd you got more than your worth not every director succeeded but more did than not and the flick seems to improve with each viewing over the years my favorite is the eerily beautiful love duet from die okay a young naked elizabeth hurley is eye candy but her husband singing to her his wife's ghost is incredibly beautiful with the love music second only to and in all the operatic repertoire could the flick been better sure what couldn't not have been but it's well worth a view especially of you're in a hyper romantic mood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614443778991699 Review: i saw this movie in the early 1990's when it had been out on vhs for a little while at the time i found it to be interesting and was especially struck by the ken russell segment with the visions of the accident victim in and surgery br br last night at a 2nd run showing of the latest indiana jones movie the vision of john hurt prompted an unexpected flashback to which i had not thought of in years and the sudden memory of the russell piece itself was enough to cause an outbreak of tears for a little bit br br if i can make this observation i note with interest the love hate reaction that people have expressed to the russell segment and i have found this interesting difference in other movies that delve into deep trauma and its some get it others do not interesting br br i see by the comments and the rating that the overall work hit people in various ways this is how it affected and affects me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590538144111633 Review: definitely worth watching br br ten different directors each present a segment based on their favorite opera you don't need to be an opera lover to watch this film although of course if you hate opera you're really going to have a bad time with this br br not surprisingly the segments range from brilliant to only fair most of the fuss seems to be over godard's contribution whether you think he's brilliant or pretentious his segment won't change your mind br br some of the pieces have a clear narrative others are more a montage of connected images br br none of the pieces is more than 10 minutes or so if you're not happy with what's on the screen wait for the next segment and think about how much culture you're up br br keep your eyes open for performances by buck henry beverly d'angelo elizabeth hurley fonda and john hurt the buck henry segment alone is worth the price of admission br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723377823829651 Review: robert altman nicolas roeg john luc goddard you were expecting a fun film the entire family could enjoy these and other directors were obviously chosen because they have not followed the mainstream but created it for those that complain that they did not to the original story of the opera how often does the music in a film directly relate to what is going on in the film it is the mood that counts this is what i believe the directors of these movies were doing creating a contemporary mood for old operas for the most part they succeed wonderfully with all these operas who is going to like them all we could have used more beverly br br finally what is art even opera without a few naked women Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7246996760368347 Review: 10 respected directors each shot a short film with operatic as the inspiration and music i'll do each one separately br br nicolas roeg dir music a story about an assassination attempt in 1931 vienna theresa russell wife plays a man not bad very beautiful and exotic russell is great br br charles no story but there is some haunting black and white imagery that fits perfectly with the music br br jean luc godard jean horrendous pointless boring no plot no nothing filled with gratuitous female nudity the worst br br julien temple buck henry beverly d'angelo and anita morris star in this funny if obvious story about a cheating couple pretty good br br bruce short lush and romantic very good br br robert altman jean philippe dull a br br fran richard wagner this has bridget fonda in her film debut beautifully done love story with a fairly explicit sex scene br br ken russell really strange but ok br br derek jarman lyrical look at youth and old age very sweet br br the last is by bill doing i he has john hurt dressed as a clown lip to caruso br br when this came out it almost got an x rating for the abundant nudity and the sex scene it was given an r with a strict warning attached saying the r rating would be heavily enforced after the film bombed that warning disappeared br br the idea isn't bad and 6 out of the 10 segments were worthwhile worth seeing even if you don't like opera just avoid the godard segment i'm giving it an 8 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.251425176858902 Review: i'm an opera buff and operas are full of sex blood and death it may help to know the of the operas the are from to really appreciate this film my is very different than tug 3 i am a classical music lover and i liked this film br br i loved ken russell's segment and would actually like to see him produce because opera is supposed to be overwhelming truly multi media experience but then i loved i love and knowing the so well may be why i don't find this segment the travesty that tug 3 did br br the buck henry segment is probably the most for the average viewer they are likely to recognize the tunes and its a classic bedroom farce i like bedroom so the silliness didn't upset me br br the segment is so outstanding that i recommend people watch this for that piece alone la jour was for me beautifully spiritual and the caruso recording of la aka i with john hurt as the clown was wonderful but people just wanting naked women may feel there is too much music and not enough bare flesh and sex Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8565524816513062 Review: this comment will probably have spoilers i checked the spoilers box just in case but it might not have spoilers but be aware anyways if i say something that you might consider a spoiler and i don't wow best game since super mario 64 i got this game the first day it came out and before i got it i went on some gaming websites to look at its ratings yes they already reviewed it before it came out and i was shocked i was expecting something like sunshine because lately all the mario games have kind of been getting worse and worse but this one totally beat the other games the scores on this game even beat 3 it's simply amazing br br story not the best mario games are never known for their plots and this one isn't really much of a difference once again kidnaps but this time the kingdom on a festival celebrated once every century and gets a flying and it shoots lasers on the ground and then they put anchors inside the ground and rip off the castle and its foundation into outer space br br graphics absolutely gorgeous the best graphics on so far the water effects are really nice too if you ever see the water it looks so real because the effects they put in it br br music simply amazing the music in this game is orchestrated not all of it but even the ones that aren't orchestrated still sound very nice br br gameplay very entertaining keeps you wanting to play more and more and for me since usually i tend to be very frustrated with games if i die a lot i mean i'm definitely not the only one but this game for me didn't have that a lot now it still kind of did but not to the point like mario 64 where i totally go crazy and end up turning off the game because it made me mad this one never did that br br difficulty there are two types of difficulty because you can just technically beat the game with just 60 stars which i think is kind of easy but to beat the game 100 you have to get 120 like always and that quest is way harder but at the same time still very fun br br length good length definitely not too short it took me around 15 16 hours to beat it with just 60 stars but 120 took me more like 45 50 hours now i didn't play it constantly that much i played first a lot one day then the next couple of days just a couple hours each day then the next two days i played it all day to me though i think the quest for 60 stars was a tiny bit short so if you want a long game i suggest getting all of them br br presentation now the cinematic scenes in this movie are superb the way they are it just looks so much like something i would see in the theaters they are hands down the best cinematic scenes on any mario game so far br br overall this game is definitely a great game and i advise you to not wait until christmas get it as soon as possible this game also is a good mixture of old and new you'll have some levels where you move just side to side or up and down because they'll change on gravity but even the music has some old classics in it so this game seems to be like a masterpiece to me it's my favorite mario game of all time but others may disagree but it's still a great game i recommend every gamer who wants to have fun in a game to get this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822289943695068 Review: sure it has its pretentious moments it plays like art house live action but it also has moments of deep beauty and humor films are always a problem but i have always had a keen interest in them i will now rate the segments individually br br nicolas roeg un in this segment may very well spoil the film for some people because it is absolutely the worst of the whole bunch it is difficult to follow mostly because it tries to to a clear plot a hackneyed one at that the photography is the best thing about it is the bit of lesbian that it never does enough with this segment made me very nervous about continuing 2 10 br br charles la an unclear segment but it hardly matters the film has the best cinematography of the bunch mainly because it is in a stunning black and white the segment is dreamlike and beautiful 7 10 br br jean luc godard i chose to brave this much maligned film for the godard and altman segments with godard i was much more impressed than i thought i would be i can't claim to have seen all that many of his films since he made so many that almost no one has seen but judging from what i have seen this may be his best work since the 60s it is the funniest segment in this film and the most artistically accomplished bravo jean luc 9 10 br br julien temple a very funny segment it is also quite predictable still this story about a husband and wife who are cheating on each other at the same resort is wonderfully filmed with long complex tracking shots that depend on precisely timed choreography from the actors it also has a great self referencing joke about films themselves the final scene is very weak 7 10 br br bruce die this short segment involves too lovers in i think venice it is pretty with some nice shots of flying about the city it is slight but nice 7 10 br br robert altman les not one of the better segments unfortunately this is more of a music video than a concept short film it involves the occupants of an insane asylum attending a theatrical performance the music and images work well together so at least i can give it credit for being a good music video 7 10 br br somewhat unfortunate for segment this segment is very similar to it as you might assume from my this one struck me much more it is about a young man and his girl going to las vegas on a voyage 8 10 br br ken russell maybe the most visually striking segment it plays in a fantasy world more than in reality it is a beautiful tale of a fallen angel 8 10 br br derek jarman le jour i have heard a lot about jarman and this is the first piece of filmmaking i have seen from him hopefully i'll see more in the future this one is also music but it is better than altman's it mainly concerns an old woman remembering her younger days the editing and the use of different film to represent both time and emotion are very beautiful 8 10 br br bill i the sad clown possibly one of the most famous particularly memorable from an episode of seinfeld this serves as the material each and the finale it is simple and effective 7 10 br br overall i give it a solid 7 10 it isn't anywhere near as bad as you've heard Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701709151268005 Review: john barrymore plays a gentleman who is also the thief lupin while no one knows for sure this is the case the inspector lionel barrymore is sure of it but cannot prove it so lionel spends much of the movie following john hoping to catch this brilliant and slippery thief br br although i liked the film i really think i had higher expectations for it and thought it might be better than just a very good time that's because it paired john and lionel barrymore in the film and since these brothers were such dynamic actors i think i expected sparks and magic but instead only caught glimpses of it here and there now this is not to say this is a bad film it certainly isn't it just didn't rise to the level of being unforgettable or a film i strongly recommend you see thanks an adequate script the film is pretty good but i was surprised to hear no french accents at all in the film even though it was supposedly about french people also there just wasn't much life in the film until it was nearly complete the ending was indeed excellent and entertaining so good that it elevated the film from a 6 to a 7 it's nice to see it ended on a high note Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983028769493103 Review: a remake of the silent film based on the novel by maurice the detective series would be made into numerous plays films and tv series in the uk the us and france over the years this 1932 version starred the smashing barrymore brothers john as the duke and lionel as detective they would also star together in grand hotel dinner at eight and several others over the next couple years sonia karen morley shows up in the duke's bed during a party in this pre hayes code film first the lights go out in the bedroom then they go out in the main ballroom then the search is on for the crook and the missing jewelry as well as other missing you can tell talkies hadn't been around too long as they still use caption cards several times also watch for a new kind of safe that doesn't need a combination well thought out plot no big holes but no big surprises here either not bad for an early talkie film clever ending Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7896369099617004 Review: believe it or not the mona lisa actually got stolen once and was missing for nearly two years in leonardo da better known as the mona lisa was taken from the by a petty thief and former employee who allegedly sought to return the world's most famous piece of art to its native italy his actions after the theft make it seem more likely that he intended to sell the painting for his personal profit of course he had no hope of finding a buyer the mona lisa was quietly returned to the on the very last day of 1913 remaining there ever since except for occasional loan outs when lupin was released in 1932 twenty years after the theft most moviegoers would have recalled that crime and their knowledge would have lent some plausibility to this movie lupin is quite enjoyable with mgm's usual high production standards and jack usual efficient direction this movie does not lack for pleasure what it lacks is plausibility br br john barrymore is the master criminal of the title he in crimes which he makes even more difficult by announcing them in advance but of course he always commits the crime and fools the tully marshall has a good scene as one of victims lupin has a penchant for elaborate disguises which enables barrymore a u s ham to indulge his own penchant for john's older brother lionel barrymore is the like detective sworn to catch lupin br br karen morley was an extremely beautiful actress whose private life was filled with political activities on screen she was most impressive in working class roles that fitted her own political beliefs such as her fine performance in daily in lupin naturally dark hair is bleached a horrid blonde tone and she's all up in posh outfits that make her look uncomfortable rather than sexy br br spoilers coming eventually lupin decides to steal the mona lisa from the he the painting from its frame rolls up the canvas and then it out in a flower basket we see john barrymore casually a tightly rolled piece of cloth which is allegedly the greatest work of art in all human history i had to laugh at the filmmakers' error in real life but not in this movie da vinci painted the mona lisa on a plank of wood so a thief would have difficulty rolling it up br br eventually captures lupin and him off to le the scene between john and lionel barrymore in the police car is sheer delight as their genuine affection for each other spills out into their characters' dialogue i would have found this scene implausible with any two other actors as it is i can't imagine anyone but the barrymore brothers playing these roles well maybe dennis and randy quaid but just barely br br don't look for a good plot line here but lupin is a delightful example of old style movie making i'll rate this movie 8 points out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9196833968162537 Review: a cranky police detective suspects a french duke of being the infamous thief lupin br br john lionel barrymore together for the first time in a motion picture in this intriguing crime drama alike and yet so different they are the perfect counterpoint to each other john plays his role with suave sophistication when not in disguise and lionel is earthy common in his portrayal each obviously having a wonderful time trying to out act the other helped by a generous script the outcome is pretty much a draw with the viewer the clear winner br br although by the two male stars karen morley is intriguing as the mystery woman john finds naked in his bed tully marshall gives a colorful performance as a silly nobleman with much to lose to the master criminal henry george davis are very enjoyable as two seriously inept security guards john provides a sturdy presence in his small role as the police br br movie mavens will recognize an uncredited as a guide in the during the climactic scene dealing with an attempted heist of the mona lisa Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751195311546326 Review: having reviewed 3 of the 4 perry and croft sitcoms i thought i would get them all done now dads army is my all time favourite sitcom it ain't half hot mum is also a classic as is you rang i don't regard hi de hi as a classic but it is still funny br br it's about a holiday camp similar to but instead of red coats it's yellow coats it is ran by jeffery a well meaning man but has the personality of a sock the staff include fun entertainment manager ted his sidekick spike he ended up being thrown in the swimming pool nearly every episode yellow coat gladys careless maid peggy who to be a yellow coat and the punch and judy man mr who hates kids situations occurred mostly round the swimming pool where someone would be thrown in every episode with there clothes on of course br br not a classic but still funny jeffery left half way through so this a bit like only fools and horses its welcome jimmy perry was actually a red coat at br br best episode big chance series 2 episode 2 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8960562348365784 Review: i very nearly did not see de hi ' i think it must have been the title that put me off in those days the welsh language of 'the radio only used to print titles of certain shows without a scrap of information as to what they were actually about de hi ' suggested to me a bad show hosted by leslie or worse an inane u s import but i managed to catch a later episode and was surprised to find it written by jimmy perry and david croft br br as was the case with and 'it ain't half hot perry based it on personal experiences in this case his time at a holiday camp before cheap air travel came along in the '60's these camps up along british providing entertainment for working class families and earning millions for their owners br br as a matter of interest i worked in one such camp in the '80's as a chef barry island south wales known to all and as for reasons i won't go into br br set in the late it began with university academic jeffrey simon taking over as the manager of a job he was ill equipped to handle his staff included resident comic ted paul shane his sidekick spike jeffrey holland miserable punch and judy man mr leslie snobby ballroom dancers barry barry howard and yvonne stuart diane holland and the unforgettable gladys ruth who after at every opportunity bubbly su stole the show though as cleaner peggy whose driving ambition was to be a all the important staff members wore them a number of sexy girls occupied these coats too most notably nikki kelly's and howard's we never saw joe the owner he communicated to his staff in the form of which poor jeffrey was forced to read aloud hi de hi was the greeting usually met with the equally inane de ho br br one fan was the late sir fred who told perry and croft that he recognised most of the characters from real life br br i always found the most convincing of these as well as the most tragic like archie rice he was the comedian whose big break never came reduced to cracking corny gags for the amusement of drunken late night audiences he took advantage of his position to indulge in a few perks and in one memorable episode patience snapped and he sounded him out lies ted all lies br br as with every other perry croft series the cast were excellent particularly and shane ruth prissy got on my nerves no wonder anne robinson hates the welsh but leslie and felix jockey more than compensated br br the visual gag everyone remembers is drunken mr spotting a pantomime horse riding a real one along the beach looking at the bottle of whiskey in his hand he decides to stick with it and instead throws away the banana he had been eating br br with its blend of nostalgia and saucy gags was a big hit for b b c 1 in the '80's resulting in a massive increase in for and it went downhill when left to return to the theatre though i never took to his replacement squadron leader clive david griffin worse leslie death robbed the show of one of its best characters kenneth connor was brought in to replace him as br br the period setting occasionally caused problems in one episode sylvia and betty had to dive into the pool to rescue peggy who for some reason was dressed as a shark the revealing costumes they wore were wrong for that era still they looked great in them so who's complaining in another ted sang the tom jones hit to campers it was not composed by les reed and barry mason incidentally until 1968 br br closed its doors in 1988 and the last shot was that of peggy now a all alone in the camp jumping into the air and shouting what else de hi ' br br i don't rate it as highly as perry and other shows but its popularity is undeniable it was probably one of the last british sitcoms to generate tremendous public affection mainly because it featured likable characters in a recognisable setting goodnight campers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9087322354316711 Review: i get really fed up with sitcoms you feel you always know what is coming so it ceases to be funny on the other hand hi de hi you rarely know what is coming and it's laugh out loud funny i have just purchased the second set of the series series 3 4 and i am surprised at just how much i am enjoying it all again i have nothing but praise for the writers or the actors or the many unseen crew members because the entertainment they provide is well worth the wait the gems that have come from this series and the respect that the actors achieved through it speak for themselves croft and perry created some pure gold some of which shines through hi de hi Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8961251974105835 Review: based to some extent on writers david croft and jimmy perry's own experiences as holiday camp entertainers in the uk during the same the programme follows hi de hi the postcard humour of post war britain set in the fictitious seaside town of on sea hi de hi chronicles the comedic goings on within the holiday camp one of many along the british coast owned by the mega rich but never seen on screen joe br br although the actual show began in 1980 with the pilot episode and ran until 1988 when the bbc deemed it too tame for it's cutting edge comedy department seasons 1 5 focused on 1959 while seasons 6 9 1960 a time when the old style british holiday camp began to fall into decline during the first 5 seasons jeffrey played brilliantly by the late great simon was the entertainment manager a well meaning yet slightly ex university professor breaking free of his upper class background and venturing into the real world to head his team of entertainment staff who were in stark contrast to his own laid back personality from season 6 onwards was replaced by clive played by david griffin when quit the show at the height of it's popularity an ex raf war hero who in many ways was similar to character in background but more a than a gentleman br br however the real stars of hi de hi throughout the nine seasons were ted played superbly by paul shane a stereotypical working class ale drinking bawdy comic someone who could never resist an opportunity to fiddle the campers gladys played by ruth who's currently experiencing a career comeback with appearances in the hit bbc comedy little britain chief what the entertainment staff were called because of their bright yellow jackets and sports but more importantly the one person who saved jeffrey and clive from embarrassment by covering up their inexperience in running a holiday camp peggy su the slightly dopey yet lovable lowly maid with a burning ambition to become a and spike dixon jeffrey holland ted's innocent protégé learning more about than he hoped for br br as usual with a croft perry production the assembled cast of characters were a bunch of misfits played superbly by the actors involved mr played by the late leslie who was in his 70's by the time he left the show the alcoholic child hating children's entertainer fred felix a former champion jockey with a dubious past yvonne barry stuart dianne holland barry howard the snobbish former ballroom dancing champions who were in the twilight of their careers and sylvia and betty nikki kelly and howard the two main girl who were always looking for the type of fun joe would never allow in one of his camps br br hi de hi the slapstick era of the late 50s with it's saucy and to a certain degree vulgar tongue in cheek humour jokes about people sitting on toilets and about with big were the order of the day but despite it's whiff of carry on it was always so innocent and became something of recommended family viewing back in the 80's of course the critics of the show remarked that the show had it's welcome by a good couple of years but i disagree while the early seasons focused mainly on and slapstick humour the latter series of hi de hi saw more thought put into the scripts and the main characters especially spike dixon gladys were able to grow with more sensitive story lines that said there were a few criticisms of the show clive was no jeffrey and the former didn't quite have the on screen chemistry with gladys as jeffrey did i personally think it would've been more believable if gladys had married jeff five seasons dedicated to 1959 and four to 1960 caused more than just a few continuity errors the disappearance of old faces and of new characters weren't explained properly especially with the who came and went with much and the character of gladys who in the pilot episode was made out to be a free loving man eater that was suddenly transformed into a naive virgin like character also to mention quite most of the 1959 holiday season was covered in season one so to stretch the rest of the year out in five further series was something bordering unbelievable still the show wasn't meant to be meticulously looked upon and the comedy more than it's flaws br br all in all hi de hi was probably one of the last comedies from the bbc's golden period and even if it never managed to rival such british comedic as only fools horses or even last of the summer wine hi de hi will be best remembered as a comedy the whole family could enjoy if you haven't already checked it out for yourself i implore you to do so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525641798973083 Review: bounty killer george hilton smooth mexican bandit gilbert roland who's great and bank representative each try to one another while searching for a large amount of gold from one of train robberies that was hidden by a treacherous member of his gang br br though not the greatest that the genre has to offer it's still breezy enough with a lot of light hearted action filled fun and a satisfying finale br br any gun can play is mainly remembered for it's opening gag where george hilton easily guns down three outlaws resembling clint eastwood lee van cleef and django br br the next year hilton and roland were reunited alongside van heflin and klaus kinski in the highly recommended the ruthless four Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680649638175964 Review: i have been a mario fan for as long as i can remember i have very fond memories of playing super mario world as a kid this game has brought back many of those memories while adding something new super mario galaxy is the latest installment in the amazing mario franchise there is much very different about this game from any other mario before it while still keeping intact the greatest elements of mario the first noticeable difference is that the story takes place in space br br the story begins much like any other mario game mario receives a letter from princess inviting him to a celebration at her castle in the kingdom upon arriving at castle mario finds and his son jr attacking the castle with their kidnaps princess and then lifts her castle up into space in the midst of the castle being lifted into space mario falls off and lands on an unknown planet mario is found by a talking star named and is taken back to the home a floating space station here mario meets many other and also meets their leader a woman named tells mario that has taken away the space power stars and scattered them across the universe it is up to mario to help the find them and save thus the adventure begins br br the way you play the game is by flying from the space station to other each galaxy consists of multiple planets that mario travels amongst in levels via these shooting stars to retrieve the power stars mario can at many times walk all the way around planets without losing gravity some planets are small and others are big many planets are similar to classic mario environments the best thing about the game are the controls all of the stuff like jumping and such is still the same but the is used in many unique ways in this game you shake the remote mario will perform a spin that is used as the primary attack in the game and it will as well the shooting stars you can also point the remote at the screen and use the to fire star bits at enemies or objects in the environment then there is the graphics these are by far the best graphics on the it is just so hard to describe how great this game looks you could probably almost say it looks as good as some 360 games br br my only minor gripes is that the going upside down effect takes some getting used to and also the story is pretty weak the worst part is that you lose all of your lives when you turn off the game no matter how many you had when you last quit you at 4 lives still these minor problems aside it's a superb game that is highly entertaining and is very challenging this is the type of game that we've been waiting for on the br br a perfect 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922601580619812 Review: any gun can play 1967 directed by g is a very good pastiche of spaghetti westerns especially leone's the first half is great which apart from the opening which is a direct nod to for a few dollars more with colonel douglas mortimer and el walking into a ghost town and then promptly killed by a bounty hunter called the stranger is entirely serious with great gunfights especially the train robbing scene fast and furious action and nice performances from gilbert roland george hilton and who manages well considering that he is badly miscast but then when the film reaches the half way mark there is a fist fight between hilton and it isn't very funny and is the weakest part of the film but it throws everything you have seen previously in a new light you realise that in fact the whole thing is a spoof of spaghetti western conventions and in retrospect the first half is so well done that you completely miss this spoof undercurrent what now follows is a more obvious parody with even some acrobatic jumping around from that all those seventies circus westerns the ending a complete send up of the good the bad and the ugly climax is very well done as in other hands it could have been very silly so a pretty fun spaghetti western that doesn't take itself too seriously i would recommend it to anyone who likes spaghetti westerns Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4589402973651886 Review: a train holding union soldiers is transporting 300 000 of gold along with a banker clayton who's there to see it reaches its destination but it's suddenly robbed by the bandit however off with the gold and hides it but when tries to get it out of him he's killed by soldiers the only clue is that of a but is captured and soon would be executed a stranger dressed up as a priest comes by who after the bounty of and offers to save his life for half of the gold in exchange gives him half of the but clayton notices it and discovers something is up soon all three are crossing each other for the gold but also the insurance company and gang are watching on waiting for their chance to br br just watching the opening sequence you'll know you're in for a spaghetti western with a tongue in cheek style and a reliance of many references some nicely realised from other films largely the dollar trilogy of its sub genre director sprightly direction is sprawling and mostly lightweight but there's potential in many of his grand showy set pieces and smooth rhythmic pace largely there's a lot of fist fights and plenty of acrobatic stunts taking place compared with all out vicious shootouts however most of these stunts are very well done and very enjoyable and when the guns are blazing there's energy to burn the traditional story sticks close to conventional details but since there's a lot of conniving and going on the spontaneous nature makes sure you're never quite certain how it's eventually going to play out between the three this leads up to many effective suspenseful moments clever twists and plenty of wink wink the humour within the script is pretty sly worked in amongst the light and style is giovanni taut framing and de rousing music score the performances are extremely well tailored and form a striking rapport george wry and turn is solid as the ambiguous stranger gilbert roland brings class and intelligence to his formidable mexican bandit gives a poised performance as clayton that holds up well o'hara doesn't get much to do but is a worthy gerard pedro sanchez and provide able support br br a fun and worthy spaghetti parody homage that throws one curve ball after another and many down 'n' dirty antics Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9346951842308044 Review: this enjoyable euro western opens with a scene that a similar scene that sergio leone wanted to shoot for once upon a time in the west but couldn't persuade clint eastwood to appear in three tough looking ride into a town one is dressed like the man with no name in a another is dressed like colonel mortimer from for a few dollars more and the third is like django except he rides a horse instead of pulls a coffin behind him with a machine gun in it our hero meets them in main street behind a wagon loaded with three coffins any gun can play is a spaghetti western with an in joke on spaghetti westerns since the hero here wipes out the three killers aside from a little too much comedy especially in the acrobatic fight sequences this is an above average br br the notorious mexican outlaw gilbert roland of and his gang of trigger happy rob an army train transporting 300 thousand dollars in gold coins across the frontier director g of inglorious bastards stages the hold up from a variety of camera angles that thrust you into the forefront of the action the bandits the along with the coach carrying the gold and separate it from the rest of the train that houses the u s cavalry while and his gunmen keep the cavalry pinned down pedro sanchez of the kills the engineer and his crew and it away leaving the other behind to fend for themselves essentially double crosses and steals the gold for himself later catches up with at the rio grande before the bandit can reveal the whereabouts of the loot to however a cavalry sergeant shoots dead before he dies tells about a that serves as a clue about where he the treasure the cavalry captain of commandos but he cannot the tongue even after he uses his whip on him by the captain threatens to have the mexican shot if he doesn't talk meanwhile the let a priest speak to but he really isn't a priest the six gun toting stranger george hilton of the ruthless four as a man of the cloth and rescues from a firing squad unfortunately before is rescued clayton of tv's 77 sunset strip takes the away from him and keeps it for himself clayton is the bank representative that was sent to the gold he is horrified that the captain wants to shoot career at the bank hinges on his ability to recover the gold the stranger stages a fire at the fort to distract the firing squad and takes the captain as hostage and tries to escape but the stranger shoots him off the horse before the authorities can that is dead the stranger claims the body for the handsome reward he will receive and he rides out with the thanks no sooner have they left the fort than men show up to rescue him from the stranger from this point on the stranger and clayton short lived among each other as they search for the gold and tito who has penned a number of spaghetti westerns such as a few dollars for django and another seven for a massacre rely on clever humor and surprise to keep the action fresh and fast paced one cool scene has clayton seated at a table about to eat his meal when he hears some suspicious sounds from behind him clayton pours his drink on the table and sees the gunmen behind him with six guns br br any gun can play lives up to its title in fact many guns do play and at least twenty or more corpses pile up before fade out this western isn't so much a parody as it is a knock off of sergio leone's the good the bad and the ugly mind you bad guys and good guys fall as frequently as ten pins in a bowling alley but their deaths aren't depicted in the brutal fashion of a leone western any gun can play doesn't take itself as seriously as the aforementioned leone masterpiece the three leads jockey back and forth for supremacy each has a piece of the puzzle that will lead them to the treasure but they refuse to share their information until the up finale giovanni colorful widescreen photography is spectacular especially the opening shots of the train along railway tracks with distant mountain peaks up dramatically in the background another great shot occurs when tests the calm this scene happens after the stranger has rescued and the minions arrive to save their bacon the six gun takes aim at the clad tough guy and the revolver placing his well aimed bullets in and around the unflinching gunslinger who photographed world war ii thriller inglorious bastards frames the scene with the stranger in the background and his pistol in hand in the foreground for a pleasing three dimensional style shot meanwhile de lively orchestral soundtrack is as memorable for its own idiosyncratic melodies as ennio soundtracks were for the leone westerns the opening song is reminiscent of a 1950's hollywood western with its catchy lyrics and guitar riffs although it isn't a major spaghetti western any gun can play is always entertaining nonsense with interesting plot twists and good performances especially the gilbert roland who was years old at the time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687458872795105 Review: a gang of bandits lead by the shrewd rugged ruthless a perfectly imposing performance by gilbert roland steals 300 000 worth of gold coins during a daring train robbery but member an amusing turn by jose makes off with the coins and hides them unfortunately gets killed before he can tell where he the booty so has to join forces with cunning cocky enigmatic bounty hunter the stranger smoothly played by the handsome george hilton and corrupt banker clayton a delightfully portrayal by 50's teen idol eddie burns to find the coins skillfully directed by g with a clever complex and twist laden script by tito and giovanni a playfully amoral and nihilistic tone everyone keeps double and triple crossing each other with happily greedy abandon a spirited score by and de plenty of stirring shoot outs and rousing a wickedly sly sense of self mocking humor a steady pace and a real doozy of a surprise ending this giddy and often hilarious feature makes for an inspired send up of sergio leone's the good the bad and the ugly popping up in nifty secondary parts are the luscious as fiery gal pal as a hard nosed army captain and gerard as lawman lawrence an immensely amusing and enjoyable romp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781428575515747 Review: when i die someone will bury me and if they don't what's the difference who gives a damn huh thus the philosophy of life or lack there of is summed up once and for all in this less than classic but nevertheless fun spin off of sergio leone's dollars trilogy in the opening scene three obviously evil gunmen ride into a western town and with menacing they all the pathetic normal people hiding in their homes the observant watcher will notice that each of these three bears a striking resemblance to characters from leone's for a few dollars more there is one guy in eastwood's one in lee van black suit and one seeming to act like marie but this movie is not about these guys no sooner do they ride into town when they are gunned down by someone even cooler than they a mysterious bounty hunter known simply as the stranger br br no this is an altogether different story br br in an obvious copying of leone's the good the bad and the ugly three gunmen are again vying for a hidden treasure once again there is the bounty hunter and the mexican bandit the stranger george hilton is a bounty hunter with a penchant for shooting people while dressed up like a priest he is after the reward for the bandit gilbert roland but when gang steals three hundred thousand in gold coins the stranger gets from his normal line of work br br to round off the trio there is corrupt bank executive clayton he too wants the money for himself but after the money is hidden away the only man who knows where it is gets shot now the only clue to the hiding place is a that shows a family the game is too find the treasure before anyone else does and any gun can play br br with plenty of gunfights fist fights and double crosses the action takes these three to the ultimate showdown ripoff a three way draw for the hidden treasure ala the good the bad and the ugly but with a twist br br this movie is not as good as leone's films of course but in the end who gives a damn huh this movie is fun 60s nihilism spaghetti western style there are no rules no enduring loyalties and no right or wrong just the treasure and whatever it takes to get it and though the movie is not classic the ending surely is hey maybe we all can get along after all for a hundred thousand a piece br br if you like spaghetti westerns check this one out it is fast furious and worth the look my name is from california Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9088429808616638 Review: george hilton never really grabs me like franco nero or clint eastwood but this is a great outing for him basically off the django man with no name and doing a damn good job the opening sequence of this gem is a classic and the cat n mouse games that follow are a delight to watch fans of the genre will be in heaven Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9504485130310059 Review: leonard maltin gave this film a dreaded bomb rating in his 1995 movie and video guide what film was he looking at kid vengeance or god's gun are bombs this film is a delight it is fantastic it is literate it is well mounted it is beautiful photographed making a brilliant use of colors right from the opening scene the film grabs your attention and tips you off that this film is a well done satire of the whole spaghetti western genre the film is played for laughs from the beginning to the end with homages to douglas fairbanks 77 sunset strip and the famous showdown in the good the bad and the ugly george hilton and gilbert roland work brilliantly together to make the satire work it is too bad mr maltin rated this film so poorly as it is undeserved one can only guess as to his reason i suspect that he missed the point of the movie entirely and was expecting something more serious than this film is meant to be kudos belong to everyone involved in this project this film is a little gem waiting to be discovered by people who care about literate movies and appreciate satire Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5967185497283936 Review: a group of bandits rob a train of the gold shipment it is carrying in their escape the bandits split up the one thief who knows where the gold is hidden is killed before he is able to talk three men have a different part of the clue that will lead to the gold can the banker the bandit and the bounty hunter work together to locate the missing loot or will they kill each other first the plot is an obvious take off of leone's the good the bad and the ugly various scenes in the movie are also lifted from other films by leone and more but to me it's done in a way that doesn't show disrespect to the original work instead any gun can play lovingly parodies some of the biggest films in spaghetti western history the opening scene of three men riding into town and the final face off between the three main stars are a wonderful homage to the that came before br br adds a lot of nice touches of his own the reflection in the spilled wine the entrance with the vivid red background and the playful way the gold is discovered in the end although highly unbelievable many of the fight scenes are well staged and directed two fight scenes in particular the market fight and the bath house fight are very nicely done he is also to try different things with his camera tight close ups overhead shots and shots around corners are all common in any gun can play br br another plus is the cast that had to work with george hilton is always good in these movies gilbert roland is literally playing gilbert roland and newcomer holds his own with the two veterans the supporting cast features among others regular gerard br br any gun can play should not be taken too seriously nice touches of humor can be found throughout the movie if this is possible with an it's more of a feel good movie very reminiscent of some of the terence hill bud spencer films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.948440670967102 Review: when i die someone will bury me and if they don't what's the difference who gives a damn huh thus the philosophy of life or lack there of is summed up once and for all in this less than classic but nevertheless fun of sergio leone's dollars trilogy br br in the opening scene three obviously evil gunmen ride into a western town and with menacing they all the pathetic normal people hiding in their homes the observant watcher will notice that each of these three bears a striking resemblance to characters from leone's for a few dollars more there is one guy in eastwood's one in lee van black suit and one seeming to act like marie but this movie is not about these guys no sooner do they ride into town when they are gunned down by someone even cooler than they a mysterious bounty hunter known simply as the stranger br br no this is an altogether different story br br in an obvious copying of leone's the good the bad and the ugly three gunmen are again vying for a hidden treasure once again there is the bounty hunter and the mexican bandit the stranger george hilton is a bounty hunter with a penchant for shooting people while dressed up like a priest he is after the reward for the bandit gilbert roland but when gang steals three hundred thousand in gold coins the stranger gets from his normal line of work br br to round off the trio there is corrupt bank executive clayton he too wants the money for himself but after the money is hidden away the only man who knows where it is gets shot now the only clue to the hiding place is a that shows a family the game is too find the treasure before anyone else does and any gun can play br br with plenty of gunfights fist fights and double crosses the action takes these three to the ultimate showdown ripoff a three way draw for the hidden treasure ala the good the bad and the ugly but with a twist br br this movie is not as good as leone's films of course but in the end who gives a damn huh this movie is fun 60s nihilism spaghetti western style there are no rules no enduring loyalties and no right or wrong just the treasure and whatever it takes to get it and though the movie is not classic the ending surely is hey maybe we all can get along after all for a hundred thousand a piece br br if you like spaghetti westerns check this one out it is fast furious and worth the look Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.880110502243042 Review: a true colombian film crosses the border s to shows how and colombia really are i am an american of colombian and french heritage sick and tired of seeing colombia so perversely and portrayed by hollywood and others br br how many of you are aware that colombia is the second oldest democracy in the world after the usa or that it has a vibrant film and television industry to say nothing of ugly betty that it's capital pop 9 million is the world capital of the book or that this beautiful city is host to the world's largest international theatre festival i hope that doug simon mr mrs smith robert diane thomas romancing the stone one day visit to see how wonderful it really is and focus on cultural vitality and diversity instead of producing films such as maria full of grace from which joshua greatly for this terrific film without ever thinking through about the damage his film would help to perpetuate upon the unfairly tarnished image of colombia br br anyway you will at least enjoy bluff very much oh and thanks imdb for your invaluable great work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979185163974762 Review: i saw what i believe to be the best australian film of the year so far jon br br is a stylish thriller with a killer premise get bullied and molested teens discover a local serial killer in their suburb and then set about blackmailing him to kill the bully who molested them hewitt has picked a top notch cast including excellent new comers sebastian gregory payne and hanna lawrence to play the teens add to that three yes thats right three great lead by joel in an outstanding performance of serial killer du jour his deranged spouse and michael as the teen raping bully with once you add these teens and these menacing adults all hell breaks hewitt has crafted a balls to the wall serial thriller thats damn original and accomplished you can see the influence of larry clark and david lynch's twin peaks but hewitt makes it all his own in a suburban back water always ringing with the drones of emptiness the script by shane and hewitt is tight br br if marketed correctly this film could be a break out hit with teens the next wolf creek it could well be it makes all the right moves the teens are real ala larry clark they don't suck and have an attached pc agenda they are non good looking and hip the killers are dark with real menace joel steals his scenes as the mild mannered local ted bundy who sports a butterfly on his spare ala john the collector petrol head rapist pours on the menace that tops suburban mayhem and provides a creepy thug who you can't wait to see buy the farm br br the film is fast paced tough and brutal not only that it displays a confidence and directorial mastery from hewitt that is surely to win him an if or afi nomination if not award its nuanced and poetic mise en scene brilliant sound design excellent cinematography and tight structure mark it as clearly one of the best directed oz features i have seen so far this year br br the film leaves you shaken thinking and its a truly great edition to the return to genre going on in australian cinema at present it will surely garner the interest of hollywood oh and did i mention it got into toronto what other oz feature films can say that much the world should get ready for a new auteur jon hewitt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468502998352051 Review: this film is one to spend the short while entertainment but who then could be made in nobody country it does not have anything identifies the colombian who looks for the topics of the supposed colombian or socially and politically correct cinema and what it is it it is better than it is not going to see this film some to the drug traffic or the fight is no reference either farmer and worker or wing guerrilla and to the kidnapping political br br the corrupt police is a who it could be mexican russian italian or chinese and also the protagonist an argentine photographer it could be venezuelan peruvian or and the frequent in its it could be replaced by another word of slang of any other country without the or history changes the important thing is that it is a very decently counted history with images and right performances its quality almost is of tv movie but of the good ones that if one film like this if it deserves or does not deserve the support with bottoms a little is a classic discussion Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6395717263221741 Review: has been showing for a good few months at movie theatres in and today i finally got round to seeing it i didn't really know what to expect at all but was very happily surprised it is a crime comedy of the same ilk as snatch etc and it manages to nicely balance elements of suspense with comedy the style of the film is established early on with cheerful music and the narrator who makes asides direct to camera odd the first time but subsequently fitting naturally br br with my less than perfect spanish i still found the plot and dialogue easy enough to follow and plenty of the comedy is my colombian girlfriend was laughing a lot at the various portrayals of people from different regions and social classes which did pass me by somewhat but for instance a well acted portrayal of a pompous idiot in a position of power is funny in any language br br i think it is to this film's credit that it has something of a global flavour i wasn't often reminded that this was colombia that i was watching yet it is important to note that many wealthy do live like some of the characters in this film and it is not a mis portrayal of or colombian society in any way just a selective portrayal as is any film supposedly portraying a 'real' situation culture br br i don't know how much of the comedy would be lost in subtitles but if it comes to your country definitely go check it out it is a very slick and enjoyable movie with great elements of black humour and all in a tightly packaged 90 minutes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667319655418396 Review: bluff i really think this movie is very good br br is basic a different kind of colombian movie is hilarious and the actors uses local expressions that are so much fund to listen br br it shows a different face o and i think that's very important because colombia is a diverse country and we need to show that to the world this is the first movie of the director martinez and i really except this movie will be the beginning of a great career as a film director br br we need to continue support colombian filming industry because this movie and others good films are the beginning of something big Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9592458605766296 Review: i actually went to see this movie with low expectations since it was the only one that fit my schedule and amazingly i found it really original i have commented on other colombian films before and i agree that colombian movies tend to have a similar scheme and always try to make reference to the average vulgar people especially trying to make jokes out of the continuous cursing but let's face it the language used in this film is not especially exaggerated unfortunately this is how real people speak the storyline and the pacing are brilliant and it could be to any country in the world the acting was great and the script is to me one of the best ones ever produced in colombian soil i think that anyone around the globe can get a good one hour and a half of entertainment with a beautifully well directed black humor comedy it kind of reminded me of films like snatch and others of the sort i highly recommend it and hope it can be viewed by more people since colombian movies seem to have started to be more focused since last year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695172309875488 Review: an intelligent and well obtained film worth to br br in this exiting and really intelligent movie filmed entirely in you can feel the total meaning of the word bluff although is a colombian film the title is in presented in english br br the story is about nicolas a photographer who find his girlfriend having an affair with his boss pablo victor owner of a magazine after this nicolas is left without girlfriend and without any job nicolas revenge to consists in following him and obtaining photographs of him with his new affair alexandra carolina gomez to blackmail in order to obtain money in change for not showing the photographs to br br the story is really intelligent and well related to the point that you'll understand fully the meaning of the title the movie shows a thriller with a lot of a comic scenes and characters resulting in a real pleasure to someone that enjoy the movies focused on a good script br br i stand out here that this film is different from the typical colombian movies that show's some dark and violent image of our beautiful country which is something really refreshing some critics say that this story don't show colombian typical way of living so it could be held in any part of the world i disagree with this 1 the movie is totally filmed in so you can see streets and images of the real colombian capital i hope that some american people and movie producers watch this so they stop showing jungle or mexican little towns in as on some hollywood movies 2 the characters dialogs accent with exception from nicolas that is from argentina are totally from here rosemary veronica has an accent typical from 3 you can also see social and cultural differences from the common people in i hope that all this plus an english title move people from other countries to watch this masterpiece of martinez br br excellent acting of veronica luis detective wilson outstanding as detective ricardo perez and good acting of and br br a movie worth to that people from around the globe will surely understand and enjoy don't miss this movie 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993604838848114 Review: jim performances as the girl and a u are amazingly funny on a level surpassing chaplin and keaton linda is great in her once in a lifetime role as the hometown waitress longing for adventure unfortunately the remaining 90 of the movie was bad due to the atrocious plot the makers of ernest goes to africa did not rise to the creative challenges inherent in low budget film production only worth seeing on cable Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.28735440969467163 Review: fate puts a pair of priceless items in hands and he gets kidnapped and taken to africa because of it this was my first ernest film so i can't compare it to his others but i thought it was fairly amusing good stuff if you like slapstick humor and plain old around Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8581027984619141 Review: the bad dreams always come back again like unwanted friends says marion who with her half sister laura lives in a vast mid victorian country estate and last night i found myself in normally people who are dead stay dead just as normally it is the criminals who are locked up rather than the victims but then there was nothing normal about what happened to us and we're off on a first class gothic story of madness deception and villainy based on great novel of victorian mystery it's a good idea to pay close attention because there are plots within plots yet they all center on a cunning and ruthless scheme which involves what else money lots of money br br marion tara fitzgerald and her sister laura justine are devoted to each other marion is fierce and protective laura is softer and much more romantic marion has no money of her own laura will inherit riches when she comes of age marion has no marriage prospects that we know of laura has been sometime ago to sir james an altogether too charming aristocrat they are the wards of their uncle a fussy condescending immensely self centered ian richardson all seems to be quite routine but then a young artist walter andrew lincoln is engaged to teach them drawing and artistic appreciation and when he arrives at night to the local train station there is no carriage so off he sets out on foot to the estate in the dark woods he encounters a strange woman dressed all in white wandering about and speaking of things he does not understand who then disappears are we uneasy yes and so is he and the sisters when they come to realize the strange woman looks much like laura later does love emerge between walter and laura does a bud bloom is there a misunderstanding that sends walter away and results in laura marrying sir does a and do secrets slowly come to light about the relationships among laura marian and the woman in white do we learn to be deeply suspicious of sir intentions do we come to enjoy the style and manners of sir close friend count simon callow and do we eventually realize the foul depths of depravity as well as the power of honor and true love that humanity is capable of do we visit victorian insane see falls from high towers dig open graves in the middle of the night and watch retribution arrive amidst the roaring flames of a locked church br br well of course and it's a grand journey for us br br this bbc masterpiece theater program features fine acting and outstanding production values to fit 500 plus page novel into a television show of less than 120 minutes means a good deal had to be cut or and some changes were made most likely to achieve greater impact in the little time available still taken on its own terms the production of the woman in white in my opinion works very well as a moody romantic dark television tale tara fitzgerald as marion gives a commanding performance as a woman determined to protect and then save her sister james as sir manages the clever feat of slowly letting us see the depraved slime beneath the skin who still has charm amidst the villainy ian richardson as the young women's uncle almost steals the show he gives such a and performance it almost the story every time he appears perhaps the weakest of the main parts is simon callow as count the count is simply a monster yet a supremely civilized and charming one collins described him as being of immense callow does a fine mannered job of it but to me he lacks a little of the monstrosity of evil br br at one point marian tells us my sister and i are so fond of gothic novels we sometimes act as if we were in them little did she know what was in store for herself and laura Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8349879384040833 Review: i didnt know what to expect i only watched it on a rainy sunday afternoon on pay tv right from the start it drew me in the music and settings and characters were excellent i heard of any of the actors but they all were outstanding a wonderful thriller br br now that ive read other comments on this movie referring to past versions and the book i will be to find out more on this great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761557579040527 Review: blue planet wow where do i begin the years of hard work paid off in what is without question one of the best documentaries ever created br br the sights and sounds presented in blue planet like most documentaries with the attenborough stamp are rare and haven't even experienced by most people that alone should be enough reason to buy this series especially if you're the curious type who to br br blue planet is not a perfect documentary however it does get a bit repetitive after the 3rd episode how many ways can different sea creatures swim kill poo mate and lay eggs and do all of these ways really need to be explored but if you have a deep interest in sea life this repetition shouldn't become a problem for you at all Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5576269626617432 Review: i would have to disagree strongly with the previous lame comment i watched this not expecting too much from it the fact is that the cast were superb especially the lead teen female the dark sides of them all came through all were messed up in an not obvious way there was an underlying current which ran through the movie of teenage angst and sexuality the serial killer role was played well also as you could feel he had gone through what they had as children what this movie is is a strong drama thriller yes i would agree they don't do the obvious but you could relate with the messed up teenage heads they did what they did and it is believable also a decent dark ending instead of which could have so easily been an out happy one the attention to detail in the movie was fantastic also i very good solid 7 out of 10 a little slow at times but lets a thinking person see where the characters are coming from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646865129470825 Review: an stunning look at the ocean and the life in it br br the good br br the camera work was absolutely phenomenal every shot is done beautifully br br it was interesting seeing all the different animals that i could have never even imagined br br david attenborough has the perfect voice no one could have done any better br br the bad br br there were one or two different times where there was a reference to the earth being 1 million years old i hold a different belief br br overall a tv series anyone can enjoy i highly recommend buying it 10 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708254933357239 Review: everything i can say is that it's one of the best documentary movies of the ocean ever seen it impresses immensely by professional filming scenery and idea what i've seen during those 50 minutes cannot be compared to any other visions of the blue planet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8235610127449036 Review: the entire series not just the blue planet is nothing short of amazing the best nature series we have ever seen the episode on the deep is like traveling to outer space we have watched this with our 10 and 7 year old boys and all four of us have not been able to pull away we read a negative comment on this and could not believe it there is so much new information that we never learned in school its also the best view we have seen from any television or movie into the delicate balance of our earth's system the amount of time and effort put into capturing these shots is very much apparent when you sit down and watch this series br br a must see for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719702005386353 Review: i'm seen this documentary in its feature form in a movie theatre and the pictures are astonishing one really wonder how by did they manage to film those waves those animals those is that a plant a predator a creature from the movie anyway it's remarkable sure we've seen a lot of such documentary on tv with weird animals and so on but none with such a beauty a precision a deep emotion the only downside is the commentary in french it's narrated by françois usually good and familiar with beautiful documentaries but the text is not good at all not enough informative of too much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9106569886207581 Review: words can hardly describe what blue planet brought to life in all of its hours of runtime matching up with walking with dinosaurs this documentary stands as one of the best we can only pray that the bbc and discovery channel come up with even more outstanding ideas that could possibly even level with this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7454589009284973 Review: i think that this short tv series was absolutely wonderful and gave both a in depth and clear explanation of everything that was on the screen at the given time this was by far david attenborough at his best i personally thought this was one of the best documentaries in the past decade this is definitely worth peoples money br br i also found the bit about the abyss and deep water the most fascinating and interesting part it was incredible to find out that the team discovered more than 10 new species of underwater life br br in this documentary almost certainly lived up to his high reputation br br this was a masterpiece and will always be considered to be one of the best modern documentaries br br many to the team Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794817566871643 Review: full of surprises beautiful cruel at times just like life itself leaves one asking for more the best parts are of course the action scenes and chases have to really wonder how much work these guys put into making some scenes whale chases polar bear hunts etc it is a wonderful experience and not to be missed by anyone who dives or goes to the beach once in a while the music is enticing and the narration is superb and extremely well paced one of the best documentaries ever made and worth not less than a very respectable 10 for its kind some of the footage is very cruel and might not be recommended for people with weak every killer whale footage is cruel Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6934670209884644 Review: the blue planet series is without a doubt one of the greatest documentaries ever made on the ocean for five years filmmakers worked on the series getting footage that has never been seen by anyone i e in the title the deep br br i highly recommend you watch this series to see the fish outside of the small pictures shown in is truly a treat but only a needle in the vast of the sea that blue planet covers from the open ocean to seas to the deepest darkest part of the ocean itself the bbc takes the viewer on an almost magical journey through the ocean br br i have to admit one of my earliest dreams in life was to be a marine and after seeing this series the dream was revived i have studied the oceans of this world for years and have seen countless documentaries on and dolphins whales and but in all no one has managed to capture the life beneath the waves quite as well as this group of people br br watch the series in it's entirety i promise you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975621223449707 Review: this series has a lot going for it with beautiful footage of the some of the most impressive underwater environments on this planet being a staggering five years in the making one would be hard pressed to expect any less i did get the impression that some scenes from the first episode where repeated in the latter ones which is naturally only a minor gripe br br david attenborough is great as a narrator and comments are informative leaving enough room for one's imagination and well spaced out so that viewers get plenty of time to reflect upon the breathtaking imagery if you get the opportunity try not to watch a translated version of this series br br a definite must see for anyone interested in the intricacies of our blue and easily the best documentary on this subject i've ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828609228134155 Review: this is without a doubt the most stunning and amazing documentary i have ever seen the images that are shown are absolutely breathtaking and stunning on top of that it is a wonderful learning experience i'm not one for educational documentaries but this one grabs hold of you and doesn't let go until the end you'll be so hooked and entranced by what you are watching that you'll forget your at home watching tv this series is available to buy on dvd and i highly recommend picking this one up with all the evil and death in this world this documentary series gives us proof that life is beautiful and worth saving and Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748609066009521 Review: one of chaplin's longest films up to that point burlesque on carmen is a clever and surprisingly complex parody of what was then prosper well known story about carmen i was a little confused about the difference between the imdb's listing of the 1915 burlesque on carmen and the version based on the running time i assume that it was the 1915 version that i saw since the one is a good 20 minutes longer and from what i've read those are 20 unnecessary and unimpressive minutes br br from the very beginning it's clear that burlesque on carmen is one of chaplin's most complex and ambitious efforts to date starting off with a long back story told through inter titles about the tragic love story of carmen br br carmen is sent by a band of gypsies a band who put the in gypsy to seduce a spanish officer so they can pull off their smuggling operation it's a clever band of criminals the leader of whom has spent 50 years learning to steal thinking he might be offered a job in politics br br on a side note i've seen some almost misogynistic messages and jokes in some of chaplin's earlier work but probably none quite as overt as in this one near the beginning of the movie as the band of gypsies are traveling there is a scene where the and women are and an inter title explains that the are the ones with long ears in case you couldn't tell i guess br br chaplin plays the part of don jose the hapless officer who is to be seduced by carmen he is described as a brave soldier and lover of women not exactly a stretch for chaplin who removed any doubt about his ability to play a convincing comic soldier a few years later in the brilliant shoulder arms and of course he didn't have to act about being a lover of women br br what is different here of course is his polished military uniform and straight backed manner interspersed of course with some of his traditional slap stick moves he strikes me as a little guy in a position of authority struggling to maintain the respect of his by a gruff stolid exterior br br soon carmen enters loved by all men under the age of and she immediately begins flirting with charlie i should mention that for a good majority of the movie it is surprisingly faithful to the original story which was full of jealousy and tragedy chaplin is strangely convincing as a jealous lover able to evoke a jealous passion that i've never seen from him there's at least one scene where he is genuinely a little scary br br chaplin has some great sight gags in the movie like a hilarious table dance and some classic sword fighting near the end and his boyish charm and the role of a soldier is also definitely a winning combination although there is another peculiar stunt involving a group of men pushing a huge door back and forth that wasn't very effective to begin with but just kept going on and on and on probably about five times longer than it was worth although it was interesting that when it finally fell over it clearly was revealed as a movie prop i always appreciate such glimpses at the old movie sets br br the end of the film is it's strongest part it bears striking resemblance to romeo and juliet but just when you think that chaplin is going to conduct a major thematic experiment by from his traditional style there is a hilarious twist that is as vintage chaplin as anything i've ever seen nice work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9714445471763611 Review: i admit to being in awe of the sea and have spent a number of years in the navy so i am somewhat biased on this one i missed this documentary when it first came out but various people to buy me it on dvd this christmas 2002 and i got it some of the film is amazing and i have a lot of respect for those who make these kinds of documentaries to see 200 ton blue whales through the sea is an incredible sight they looked like submarines i like the level of information and facts conveyed through the narration it is just right i don't want to know a load of science just some of the basics to see these things is enough for most people the bbc has a knack of putting things at the right level for the intended audience br br a really great documentary up there with 'the world at war me the dvd is of excellent quality if i had a minor criticism it would be some of the obviously added sound effects here and there i think they detract from some of the scenes but well done to the bbc and discovery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9696283936500549 Review: as a diver i can appreciate the incredible physical strain the cameramen must have endured to get the shots underwater this series is much more than that though the narration is perfect the scenes bordering on implausible and the subject matter enthralling the day to day struggle for life taking place out of the view of we terrestrial dwellers is mind boggling this dvd set has open my eyes to another planet right here on earth i urge everyone to watch this series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740041494369507 Review: the bbc's blue planet is simply jaw dropping i don't think i'm exaggerating when i say it contains some of the most beautiful sequences ever captured on film from familiar creatures on and near the surface of the ocean to some more and just plain bizarre ones in the murky depths next to nothing is left out in at a hefty 8 hours some people may want to check out the edited highlights brought to you in the form of the film deep blue but i would heartily recommend you give the series a go i don't think it will disappoint and if your kids enjoyed the world brought to them by finding nemo i'm sure they will love this too i just wish all television was this entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9442789554595947 Review: david attenborough brings his fascination of wild life this time the creatures under the sea in this extraordinary 8 episode trip to all the animals under the sea br br the cinematography is astounding bringing to the screen truly breathtaking footage of those whales but the best thing about it as well as seeing each episode is how they made it whether it is making models of creatures or those impressive shots of the whales they explain to you in about 10 minutes how they did it br br 2001 had some great tv shows to our screen but in contrast to this documentary gem they make them pretty lame but to even boast this documentary series as the best tv series of 2001 just does not sum up the sheer brilliance that this series provides in quality entertainment br br overall this is the best tv series of 2001 with no competition and maybe the best tv series of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827484488487244 Review: what i enjoyed most in this film was the scenery of being greek i adore my country and i liked the flattering director's point of view based on a true story during the years when greece was struggling to stand on her own two feet through war nazis and hardship an italian soldier and a greek girl fall in love but the times are hard and they have a lot of sacrifices to make nicholas cage looking great in a uniform gives a passionate account of this unfulfilled in the beginning love i adored christian playing the heroine's husband to be he looks very very good as a greek his personality matched the one of the greek patriot a true fighter in there or what one of the movies i would like to buy and keep it in my collection for ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798879623413086 Review: this movie is a love story set in the backdrop of war everything about the movie was perfect i just saw the movie yesterday and i want to get my own dvd asap and watch it many times over the story ends as it started i was very happy that he came back and i was proud of her for becoming a doctor and fulfilling her father's dream she honored her father boyfriend husband and her lover the character had many shades christian is also an phenomenal actor some stories do have happy endings aside from the love story angle i thought about how a beautiful serene and peaceful island had been affected by war and it made me realize the true devastation war can have on its people government makes the decision whereas the people suffer her father was a very educated man and wanted more for his daughter while she had regular dreams i loved the scene where she is complaining about not getting a and i also loved the scene where both lived through the earthquake they were survivors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639282822608948 Review: i did not read the book nor do i care to the movie was a beautiful romance and i think women will enjoy it no it was not a 10 film but it was enjoyable women if your man is bored as mine was then watch it yourself hurt is wonderful as the doctor who delivers a thoughtful monologue on in love and loving br br also if you like nick cage he was terrific and funny i enjoyed watching the developing romance br br also if you like christian do see him in equilibrium this is a 10 sci fi movie br br do see this film ignore the previous comments br br one especially the ladies also do visit my website at my name as one word and a dot com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974787175655365 Review: captain is a beautiful film with a lovely cast including the wonderful nicolas cage who as always is brilliant in the movie the music in the film is really nice too i'd advise anyone to go and see it brilliant 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.99383544921875 Review: forget all those people who tell you it's not as good as the book so what this is a film after all it is a sheer joy to watch made entirely on location in gorgeous photography but with dark disturbing moments as well the only problem i have is with the obvious miscasting of nicolas cage as captain apart from that the film was a very pleasant surprise Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.85113924741745 Review: once you can get over nic cage playing an italian soldier who loves opera and believes in making love not war you can get down to enjoying this beautiful looking film this could be used as an advert for in the mediterranean john hurt is great and penelope cruz isn't bad as you might expect christian character is somewhat one dimensional which is a shame br br the main drawback of this film is the adaptation from the book having been told subsequently the differences between the book and film plots i feel cheated out of a much better and more convincing storyline Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23456929624080658 Review: being the second last of chaplin's films carmen is a parody of cecil b drama with the same title it stands as quite obvious that acknowledged film didn't impress the comedy king that much which he later admitted in his autobiography br br parodies were not a new experiment for chaplin he had done several of them already namely his prehistoric past and his new job and would continue to do so until the very end of his career in films for instance in a king in new york br br chaplin does a very good portrayal of don josé and edna is very as good as carmen neither act as we are used to charlie is not the lovable tramp and edna is far from an innocent little woman but that was not chaplin's intentions either a burlesque on carmen is a somewhat odd chaplin film very different but includes good material nonetheless br br the main story is although very differently structured as in the original drama don josé is very much in love with carmen but is not alone in that field carmen carmen the beautiful carmen is loved by all men under 96 but he has the big advantage that he is an officer and there we are this is the famous story about rivalry love greed and honor seen from a humorous perspective thanks to chaplin's and performances and to the wonderful wonderful music by george which i highly admire this could actually have been a near comedy masterpiece it's time taken into consideration it could have been but unfortunately although it is a good pretty good comedy i don't feel it's fair to blame people who claim that a burlesque of carmen is far from being a masterpiece but it's important to keep in mind that this has nothing to do with any lack of talent but rather a result of conflicts concerning business when chaplin refused to re sign contract after completing his last film for the company police they took revenge by editing back all the scenes chaplin originally had edited out from carmen thanks to this the film is somewhat confusing and has several pointless scenes which are more annoying than funny and the film turned out to be rather a ben feature played than a chaplin short naturally chaplin was in despair when he discovered what had done and had to stay in bed for several days br br despite its obvious flaws a burlesque of carmen is highly recommended to chaplin fans and to admirers of beautiful music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9562115669250488 Review: every once in a while a film comes along with characters we all know and love a film where you see people you know portrayed on screen it's cinema very at its best br br lackawanna blues is that film set in 1960s new york the story surrounds a rock solid woman who is the foundation for her community this based on a true story film is told from a child she accepted as her own this child ruben santiago hudson wrote the screenplay br br emmy winner s merkerson stars as nanny a woman who has wit drive and determination for helping others in her boarding home she does this as she with infidelity from her young lover bill crosby played by the oscar nominated terrence howard br br but make no mistake see this film for the amazing performance of merkerson who is brilliant in this role she encompasses a person we have all known and perhaps love br br lackawanna blues is already on dvd be sure to pick it up at your local video story today br br merkerson has already won an emmy golden globe and screen actors for this role br br howard has an oscar nomination for his role in hustle flow Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968076765537262 Review: capt is an old fashioned hollywood war romance but with sex and nudity and supposedly no americans the story takes place on a greek island during ww2 the italians arrive to take over the island but with german there is a romantic triangle made up of a greek couple and the italian captain nice performances by all the actors penelope best work yet Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6853888034820557 Review: this movie gives us some wwii history along with some touching romance a little fantasy and meaningful emotion and beautiful scenery nicholas cage never fails us and here again does a great job and so do the other principle characters one key the physician father played by john delivers to his daughter one of the best of love i've ever heard some of the events are a bit too coincidental to be real but i excused that knowing that this is partly fairy tale and my wife and i really liked the film and it is nice to watch people taking the risks to love the enemy one man who left the theatre near us said to his wife now that's the way to wage war i think you'll see what he means when you watch the italian of this lovely greek island Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777845144271851 Review: these critics need to find a new job this movie is based on a true story which has made history it illustrates beautifully how even in the mist of war and tragedy love can conquer all the breathtaking of greece has captured my heart and soul as if i too were there the blue eyed cage the delightful cruz were amazing together they perfectly portrayed how a mediterranean couple can only become closer in the time of war this movie will touch your heart like it did mine you must go see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901360869407654 Review: just exactly how director john madden come to settle with nicolas cage and penelope cruz playing the roles of an italian officer and a greek in an honourable story captain just escapes me witness a wobbly inconsistent accent by cage amid horrendous over acting with cruz more adequately cast as a spoiled latino opposite johnny depp in blow in basically a repeat performance under the guise of a greek nurse it was painful but there were saving graces br br the story itself is thrilling to tragic and cage does have some redeeming this is musical ability next a superb performance by john hurt father the village doctor of oscar as well as by irene each as village elders as well as by christian son among the village freedom fighters go far towards counter balancing awkward performances especially at the beginning by cruz and cage nicely the last two seem to grow into their respective roles as the film progresses but it´s teeth early on finally the scenery itself and the photography could garner a technical award and such provides pleasant distractions when most needed br br john hurt already has two oscar nominations and this would be a third i hope he gets it as his performance as the doctor makes this film worth seeing the true test of a supporting actor actress is whether or not the film would be the same without the in question and in this case it would most certainly not be not even close br br entertainment value but for the plus factors which do help raise the bar see it if you rating 3 5 stars of five Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7443026304244995 Review: a nice and pleasant movie full of sceneries is a very beautiful greek island that keeps many of the novel's characteristics i think that greek sceneries add something special and magical to a movie one thing i didn't like at all though is that the main characters like and father weren't greek actors but foreigners i mean the actors tried to express the greek way of living but to me they didn't succeed and it was quite clear even their pronunciation when they were trying to use greek words was terrible and that was bad for the film's plot irene was really great in her role a typical example of a mother living in a island during the 40's who has lost her husband and tries to live a child alone john hurt father also acted great he reminded me a greek in many of his reactions Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6576114892959595 Review: captain is no oscar contender but it was pretty good i have to admit ms cruz can really act she puts on a very good performance in fact she our does her boyfriend tom in drama john hurt was great as usual nicholas cage seemed to be enjoying himself i bet he felt he was going back to his roots as an italian however i did learn something one more chapter in horrors of nazi germany the many italian killed during the period of there surrender to the allies and eventual surrender Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561624526977539 Review: i really enjoyed this movie during the movie i felt that i wanted and captain to get together i heard myself screaming come on kiss her the movie has a happy ending good movie to watch in the evening when you want to chill Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8575831055641174 Review: captain is one of nicolas cage's better films he turns a fine performance as the title character this is a romance set against the backdrop of a worn torn island john hurt's character gives his daughter played beautifully by penelope cruz some honest advice about love this movie doesn't have the fault of being completely predictable this movie also allows cruz to turn in a performance as a strong woman who knows her own mind and heart once the film warms up beyond the opening sequence this film keep you focused on it again nicolas cage did not disappoint Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967329740524292 Review: to say the truth i went to see this movie only because nicolas cage is my favorite actor folks may not agree but he makes equally good performances in bad and good movies i haven't seen a movie with penelope before so i was anxious to see whether she is a good actress so here's what i think br br the movie is good i haven't read the novel however some moments were really thrilling and unexpected altogether you'll find the plot pretty simple so the only thing that could save the movie which an experienced viewer will know that from the beginning would either end tragically or happily was the performance of both cage and and it was great great great in the latter part of the movie i even liked a rather broad accent of the actress spanish but for those who don't speak greek that's ok and she even looks like a greek girl overall the movie is highly enjoyable and has a good deal of irony fans of classical music will surely have fun at some moments br br i give it 9 10 you should see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898595213890076 Review: warning if the coen brothers or david lynch define your taste in film disregard this review and move on br br yes i borrowed the one line summary from the book about president ronald reagan but among other virtues this movie emphasizes the role that character plays in the lives of honorable human beings this film is full of honest decent people and they have integrity to spare in a word they have character br br a small nitpick unless you know the history of ww ii you probably don't know that from captain arrival on the island to the fall of mussolini 3 and one half years have passed the average viewer might think the romance was of the whirlwind variety that is not so the romance develops slowly which gives it both dignity and meaning the film's deliberate pace may be the director's way of marking time br br some reviews have criticized cage's italian accent the italian speaking members of my family assure me that his accent is quite good br br the history was right on the mark yes the germans turned against their italian allies who for the most part were reluctant allies from the start if you find that shocking keep in mind that the french mediterranean fleet was blown up by the british in 1940 just after france's lest it fall in the hands of the government or worse the nazis br br the depiction of the italians as educated and cultured was a compliment to an educated and cultured civilization br br this film was beautifully photographed and its story was lyrical the script was not thought provoking nor was it clever but here was a situation where confusion and cleverness were not needed nor would they have been appropriate br br the story is tender and the message is uplifting the characters are honest brave earnest sympathetic and likeable it's a nice little film 8 10 br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786115288734436 Review: i just re watched this thriller one i had previously believed to be one of hitch's lesser efforts how wrong can you be maybe because i'm older or maybe because the film gets better with every viewing but now i think it's amazing every bit of suspense is out of the tiniest detail and that final scene on the merry go round is just breath taking perfect in every way highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9939483404159546 Review: in my opinion this film has wonderful lighting and even better photography too bad the story is not all that good and mr cage sometimes loses his accent but two thumbs up for lighting and the dp Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48475003242492676 Review: is a fantastic film in itself it is nothing like the book which may its ardent followers yet viewed on it's own the film is a masterpiece the views are spectacular and the acting isn't too bad either nicolas cage was brilliant so different from his usual action hero type characters penelope cruz is superb and really holds the film together i think that this film has to be judged as an project not related to the book louis de gave up rights to the film script so the film is an interpretation of the director john go and see this film with an open mind you'll love it because underneath is the touching story of love and war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869502186775208 Review: here's a well made war story nicely shot and well acted the portraying of the italian and german of greek island is well done john hurt as father and the island doctor is superb nicolas cage does a good job as the captain from the title penelope cruz does a good job of being beautiful and her at cage there's heroics and humor there's drama and romance and it is all set on an idyllic island br br oddly enough a very similar or should i say almost identical storyline with the same characters going through the same series of events is told in a novel by the same title written by louis de this wonderful historical novel tells the story of beautiful daughter of doctor and their life on during wwii fiancee local fisherman enlists when the italian army northern greece from under false when the axis finally prevails with a lot of help from the germans a of italian soldiers is stationed on the island and captain plays a big part in keeping the occupation a peaceful time as joins the partisans charming and his are with the doctor and his beautiful daughter of course this makes it a novel about love but it is also a war novel a summary of greek history a tale of communist uprising in post war greece a portrait of the madness of mussolini and most importantly an ode to island life on br br some of these elements return in the movie but in general it is an impossible book to film i am glad nobody ever tried br br the movie however is worth seeing just make sure you read the book after you see the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9419786334037781 Review: once again john madden has given us a magnificent film a simple but beautiful story located in a real paradise and the music can't be better stephen delights us once more and good but why on earth is penelope cruz in this film i asked myself that same question while watching this movie of course her greek accent is not believable she's of acting decently not even in one scene not even at the end she did a good job after so many events after years she finally gets to see again and she couldn't change the same face of we had to bear during the whole film anyway cage was very good in one of his best characters hurt also is great in his and the rest of the cast all did a great job so the final result is a movie that really is worth of watching this is a beautiful film that not even mrs cruz was able to spoil so far i think it's madden best work so no fan will be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9224278926849365 Review: a beautiful sensitive film that brings home the futility and cruelty of wars no matter what the so called reasons the performance of cage and cruz were quite impressive but it is to the older greek characters that go the highest praises irene is as gorgeous as ever though some scenes seems a little long at times this film will be a heavy oscar contender Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9051855802536011 Review: at first i didn't think i would like this movie but as it progressed it became better and better i love music and i was impressed with how well cage could fake the movements of playing a my son was with me and he also like the movie a lot for its music and the story and the way the story unfolded slowly showing how won the girls heart the acting and the story were both well done and well directed at first bravado was irritating but soon he grew on you the twists in the plot were intriguing especially the relations with the germans i would like to see this again to follow all the side plots i also want to buy the sound track to hear the music again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641234874725342 Review: after a somewhat slow start i thought this movie about the italian occupation of a greek island during world war ii picked up and became a quite enjoyable watch for a couple of hours from primarily two points of view br br the love triangle is an interesting one and strikes me as believable because i know it happened in various places under occupation penelope cruz played a young greek girl engaged to be married to christian i had questions about the depth of their love from the start but their future was torn apart when italy invaded greece and went off to fight after german intervention greece is conquered and the island lives on comes under italian occupation during which meets and begins to fall in love with captain nicholas cage this of course was a dilemma that came to many young women in occupied lands as they got to know their they started to see them not as the enemy but as real people and sometimes fell in love often to the of their neighbours i just finished reading an interesting book about the german occupation of britain's channel islands in which this was a major issue once returns to the island is torn between them br br the second background issue is the italian occupation itself which i thought was quite realistically portrayed first was the contempt with which the island treated their italian greece defeated italy quite true from a historical perspective and was really conquered by the germans the refusal of the town to surrender to the italians and instead to insist on to a german officer struck me as something that could well have happened and was quite funny in fact i loved the line we would rather surrender to this dog than to you italians the portrayal of the italian troops also struck me as believable the italian army was never of their german ally and never enthusiastic about fighting with them although hitler and mussolini were close friends their soldiers tended to treat each other with contempt here the italians are more interested in singing than fighting which the german troops on the island simply can't understand and are ecstatic when italy makes peace and from the war until they discover that this may well make them prisoners of the germans it was all quite well done i thought br br it falters a bit at the end with an all too predictable finish but still deserves praise br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901930093765259 Review: i have to admit that i approached this movie with a sense of expectation and dread louis de novel is one of my favourites and anyone who has read it will realise that there is no way in hell that any screen adaptation can be 100 faithful br br all the way through i found myself convincing myself that the movie was unsuccessful and had stripped the book's plot back so far as to render it redundant the ending however is much better than that in the novel and i could not stop thinking about the movie afterwards still the john magnificent cinematography stephen great score etc i felt did not outweigh my initial negatives cage's miscasting a heavily diluted script br br but two days later i was again to see and although not perfect i have to admit now that the movie is the best anyone could have expected cage is actually brilliant in a role that even de was concerned was not a fully rounded character his carefree spirit which gives way to shattered remorse is spot on and complements the superb double act of penelope cruz and john hurt perfectly david morrissey is quietly effective as weber the nazi officer trying to reconcile his feelings for his newfound italian friends and his inbred superiority complex to those around him and the fine italian supporting cast bring de world of alive br br on leaving the cinema second time around i finally let go my passion for the novel which prevented me from fully appreciating the story of ww2 in cinematic terms my hat goes off to john madden who despite the almost expected critical he is receiving from the british critics any director who has had a major success like shakespeare in love behind them is always a target for these moaning has managed to transfer a terrifically difficult book to the big screen with such heart verve and humanity the core virtues of the novel in fact that he has created another classic love story that will probably only be fully appreciated when the dust has settled a few years from now br br if you are a fan of the book like me it's hard but try not to make the same mistake on your initial viewing try to erase the book from your mind for two hours bathe yourself in the glorious mediterranean atmosphere and discover dr as if for the first time pretend you're watching something made from an original screenplay and i guarantee you won't be disappointed br br in fact you'll be eagerly waiting to own your own copy of this delightful movie on video or dvd br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895259141921997 Review: being of descent i was happily surprised when watching the movie i have heard the true history from my relatives that still live in but when watching the movie and reading the book the sketchy bits of history were filled it is all true the italians would sing the oppression and the that rock the island so often the earthquake in 1953 killed my great grandfather and the book and movie both portray the feeling of the era with great compassion if you haven't seen the movie go and watch it and read the book it is not only a love story and yes there were plenty of italians in love with women in fact boat loads of women were taken to italy after the war it is a true depiction of history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705079793930054 Review: as is often the case when you attempt to take a 400 plus page book and cram it into a two hour film a lot is lost here director john madden shakespeare in love takes on an extremely ambitious project and almost pulls it off what we get is a charming and emotionally compelling film that seems somehow incomplete br br there is much about this film that is wonderful and fantastic the cinematography by john toll cinematographer for braveheart and legends of the fall winning oscars for both is splendid working with madden the choices for locations on the greek island of are superb and the visual images that come from photographing these majestic locations in varying light are lush and beautiful madden also uses numerous greek actors as the townspeople giving the town an authentic feel the soundtrack is also terrific and the passages and vocals by the italian soldiers are marvelous br br madden does an excellent job of bringing us the italian occupation and the romance which take up the greater part of the film there are numerous sweet and funny moments throughout this segment however by the time the serious battle drama is ready to unfold there isn't much film left in the reel and this component is extremely rushed and while the battle scenes are well done subsequent to the battle it is obvious that increasingly greater are being made to keep the film from running too long by the time we reach the post war scenes the treatment is merely skeletal another negative is that the dvd is particularly sparse on features br br nicholas cage is charming in the romantic lead as the sentimental captain who seems to have joined the army to sing rather than fight when fight he must cage switches gears seamlessly into a man of fierce principle and resolve and somehow remains believable in both personas br br penelope cruz whom the camera loves gives an uninspired performance as in part this is because cage so dominates the screen but cruz just seems too placid in a part that should be emotionally and dynamic she allows the character to be as love interest rather than establishing her as a powerful character in her own right br br john hurt gives a fantastic performance as the wise old doctor who knows as much about human nature as medicine however christian seems a bit overwrought and stiff as fiancé br br i rated this film an 8 10 despite some drawbacks this is a touching film that is well worth seeing the photography alone is worth the price of admission Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9835541248321533 Review: the first murder scene is one of the best murders in film history almost as good as the shower scene in psycho and the acting by robert walker is fantastic a psychopath involved with tennis star in exchange murders that´s the story and overall this film is very good but theres one problem why guy haines go to br br the cop in the first place 4 5 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8303254842758179 Review: obviously made on the cheap to capitalize on the notorious this pandering hunk of blithely rancid italian sexploitation junk really pours on the sordid stuff with a commendable lack of taste and restraint the evil arrogant white family who own and operate a lavish slave plantation spend a majority of the screen time engaging in both each other and their various slaves director mario and screenwriter cram this filth with a surplus of sizzling sleaze we've got nasty rape interracial one white lady makes wild love to a muscular black stud while he's tied to a cross copious female nudity brutal vile degradation lots of lurid soft core sex and a severely twisted tragic surprise ending that mixes elements of incest murder and in a questionable attempt at making a statement about the horrid inhumanity of slavery special kudos are in order for foxy brunette actress whose lusty and uninhibited portrayal of depraved and lascivious wicked bitch rhonda positively burns up the screen moreover funky throbbing tribal score hits the groovy spot fairly polished cinematography likewise does the trick a chunk of slimy swill Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8982271552085876 Review: incredibly hilarious mid 70's italian with lots of non s m lesbian sex gratuitous racial cruelty etc few redeeming cinematic qualities except for the fairly cool theme music with african drums and flute brilliant sample dialog br br white slave owner to white plantation manager you're so dumb i'll bet you forgot to that n r br br white plantation manager not only did i her i did it so well she died before i could get any answers from her br br all the black actors have 70's and say yes in a high pitched voice the female lead has sex with everybody on the plantation 10 stars for fans of tasteless sleaze Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4632241725921631 Review: spike books and plays have defeated film makers over the years and is sadly no exception the novel set in concerns the of ireland in particular its effects on a solitary community the of the title due to a colossal blunder half the village is now in northern ireland the other half is in the republic locals go to the toilets at the bottom of their gardens to find a barbed wire fence blocking their path crowd like into a corner of the pub to enjoy a cheaper pint a dead man has to have a passport made out in his name before villagers can reach the to bury him br br is a sort of irish milk with comic characters and surreal happenings galore the lead character dan milligan renamed in the film is played by sean hughes and has conversations with the narrator richard attenborough also in the film is milo o'shea rhys jones david kelly from freddie jones joe and elliott gould br br interviewed for the of documentary writer director terence ryan expressed undying admiration for the book it shows on screen but alas like the ill fated film of 'the hitch guide to the a good book does not necessarily make a good film the trouble with is that like other books they simply do not work on the big screen is essentially a collection of jokes in search of a plot br br no way can the film be compared to train wrecks like lives of the potato men' and vampire but then neither is it as good as it should have been the last half hour involves a lot of running around by the police the british army some locals who have explosives in a coffin and is really tedious to sit through ryan's decision to stick closely to the book is the main reason for its failure to work as a film br br the other problem is the total absence of charm had this in spades while the television series was funnier by far spike lived long enough to see the film and apparently enjoyed it his daughter jane has a cameo as bride br br the highlight for me though was the at the beginning i don't mind dying said spike i just don't want to be there when it happens Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07507050037384033 Review: saw the film at the closing of the ealing film festival in west london england enjoyed it immensely although the crow the chinese policeman don't appear and dan milligan becomes dan played by sean hughes i the interaction between dan and the author writer director voiced played by lord richard attenborough works very well br br the is that lord attenborough and elliott gould as dr appeared in the film for just a pint of beer br br spike was shown the film on video before he died and by all accounts enjoyed it immensely Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934322714805603 Review: i hope from his seat on heaven's comedic throne spike milligan can see and can enjoy this film as terence ryan and ken have taken a book that the author himself said writing it nearly turned me mad into a joy to watch br br the film tells the story of the irish town of and the problems upon it when the partition between northern ireland and the republic is drawn up cutting its way through the centre of the village and more through the middle of the this causes some deceased buried in the catholic to now be in the protestant north and so the local priest assisted by a wide variety of eccentric locals aims to move the bodies back undercover of darkness and so avoiding the british border guards br br it was inspired work to cast the irish comedian and poet sean hughes to play the part of he brings an innocence to the part especially in his to camera pieces which is normally where he with the of richard attenborough playing supposedly the writer director of the film o'malley playing father is also worthy of considerable praise and the rest of the cast from the household names like elliott gould and rhys jones to people with what would normally be called such as daughter jane who plays wife give 100 the credit for this goes in no small part to the wonderful characterisations given by spike in the original book br br i could argue that the film is slightly too long or that elliott irish accent left a little to be desired but those would be only minor points and take nothing away from the excellence of this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2850625514984131 Review: if you've never experienced the thing that is pitts here is a in 1933 mae pitt's voice for the character olive for the fleischer studios animated cartoon version of the comic strip popeye pronounced sue does her best olive impersonation walking around whining and ringing her hands or herself to the i kept waiting for her to say but instead it's something always happens to somebody the first time i saw this film i loved and found her character really funny i've since seen her in other films where she does this same whining uptight fragile flower routine so upon watching this film again i started getting a little annoyed with the constant whining and near hysteria over a piece of dust but there are some funny comedy bits here and it's also a mystery movie as well it's an interesting mix of mystery and comedy that actually works the mystery plot holds together well through the camp of pitts and james gleason who plays arthur the policeman the haunted house is fun with many a secret passage and even a skeleton in the attic well worth the watch read more public domain movie reviews at http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.929245114326477 Review: 1930's comedy mystery about the crooked circle a band of hooded crooks who set about plotting the murder of some one who swore to them enjoyable but really unremarkable little film the movie works simply because the cast headed by pitts and james gleason both of whom would later appear together in a couple of films after edna mae oliver dropped out of that series and supported by a great cast of actors and actresses you know but may not know the name of i don't hence the lack naming a breezy hour long romp the movie doesn't make a great deal of sense with mistaken identity secret passages ghostly music and people not being who they seem its the perfect thing for a dark and stormy night or a late night viewing when one is nostalgic for the late late show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381705522537231 Review: the old dark house sub genre that dominated the early talkies rarely fails to disappoint when we re view the to day here is one that provides so very many suspicious characters you have to wonder how they will be able to tie up all the loose ends in the 6 reel running time br br the crooked circle is a gang of and thieves who have decided to take revenge on col walters churchill who has sent one of their ranks to prison they decide he must die that very night meanwhile the colonel's own group the sphinx club is determined to protect him at all costs this does not sit well with thelma irene fiancée of club member brand osborne ben late of the mega budgeted hell's angels 1930 who wants him to quit the club and stop his own life brand promises to after saving the colonel's life everyone heads off to walters newly purchased mansion on long island to await the assassin br br the colonel might be the new owner of melody manor but it's an old dark house complete with eccentric neighbours like raymond as a local hermit and maybe even a ghost top billed pitts is nora the housekeeper who expects to see a spirit around every corner throw in a cop james gleason who is certain brand is a criminal and we have a picture which is packed with action and surprises br br you will notice right away that the script writer was at a loss to come up with too much dialog because a lot of characters repeat the same lines over and over c henry gordon a hindu mystic which movies of that time were loaded with says evil is on the way many times and i lost count of how often ms pitts says something always happens to somebody there are many suspects and two characters mr gleason as the stereotype dumb cop and roscoe as mr pal who serve as comedy relief the house itself is appropriately spooky looking in fact i think the same set was used in the phantom 1931 with lots of secret passages and violin music coming out of empty rooms but somehow you never really get a feeling of danger maybe it's because no one in the movie and i do mean no one is entirely what they seem to be it all comes out right in the end though but to go into any more detail would spoil it for you br br watch carefully for robert from white zombie and frank best remembered as capt from king kong to pop up among the suspects br br the crooked circle is a fun film some aspects of the plot are predictable and then again several others are not i suspect you will enjoy it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8328756093978882 Review: i really enjoyed this movie about a dog who becomes a duke it would have been very easy to mess this one up but along with the humor the script was filled with warmth and even some profundity about nobility and class it's a feel good movie that the whole family can watch even the adults Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7045963406562805 Review: it's a great movie for the whole family i don't think many people have seen it cause i ask people and they say that they've never heard of it before sophie is my aunt's sister in law my favorite scene is the whole movie i can't even pick a favorite scene my favorite character is hubert because he is a funny yet smart dog if someone hasn't seen it they are missing out on a great adventure i've only seen it cause my aunt is related to sophie and she got a copy from her if someone is reading this i suggest buy the movie and i guaranteed it won't be a bad decision i've seen this movie about five times and every time it gives me the same message dogs are as smart as people just give them a chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655989408493042 Review: the first murder scene is one of the best murders in film history almost as good as the shower scene in psycho and the acting by robert walker is fantastic a psychopath involved with tennis star in exchange murders that´s the story and overall this film is very good but theres one problem why guy haines go to the cop in the first place 4 5 br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8384660482406616 Review: the duke is a very silly film a dog becoming a duke but it's a very fun movie it has some of those corny pranks that many kids movies have but thankfully no bodily function jokes as so many animal movies feel compelled to have mostly it's just dogs being dogs and people being well people the 'good guys' are likeable and appealing the 'bad guys' are ridiculous and of course the pun of many jokes but there is something dignified about this movie for even though it is silly it's not out for every cheap laugh like home alone and others br br simon and copper do an excellent job playing black and tan hubert who becomes the duke after his beloved owner a real duke dies for the most part they just act like dogs no ' or human like emotions and attitudes however they do stereotype and hubert does fall for her just because she's a poodle come on these are dogs they have a different view of beauty br br overall charming fun and enjoyable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9408727884292603 Review: let's be fair there are no rules for scriptwriting so i won't say the movie should be something other than it is i'll just state my opinion ok i really liked the script the way things are told and characters are introduced however i think when a play is adapted to the silver screen it could maybe try and fit this other media since this movie was directed by the same man who directed the play it's not too much of a surprise that the film turned out a bit too theatrical it's the man's first movie for out loud what i'm saying is there are parts in the film like the city of which slightly resembles the set of de maria that feel like we're not at a movie theater we're at the theater lines are spoken too characters are moving and the is clearly meant for a stage sure maybe that was the intention but that's been done on stage wonderful things have been made when adapting a play into a movie the beautiful closer for instance when i went to see this one though i didn't feel like i was watching a movie but overall it was a good one worth watching it's a nice love story funny at times and sad at others my vote is a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9525994658470154 Review: very touching film a great surprise to come up from brazil a country that usually features about social themes violence sex magical realism is a very hard task and i believe has made it wonderfully it seems that he really didn't intend to make a realistic film far from that although many people think the film was adapted from the play he said in his interviews that he actually based the film on the book another mistake is to think that has been influenced by the series de maria the tv series produced by was made after the film but aired before unfortunately br br the negative point is the photography by walter it seems that he didn't capture or understand the concept has created the story is captivating and universal in spite of taking place in a tiny little city in brazil that could take place anywhere in the world a great movie i strongly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461303949356079 Review: years ago i read the book 'a the machine as i re read this little book again and again i could never stop getting more and more fascinated by the imagination of the writer and the richness of the brazilian culture br br when i knew about the movie i was really scared that someone would spoil one of my favorites books well happily my fears were and the movie is such a wonderful and delicate piece of art br br i can't recall of any other movie that could bring tears to my eyes due to the very beauty of the text also i can't recall such a powerful performance like br br you can see and feel how colossal his love for is you can realize that he'll move mountains and do anything for this love br br do see this movie watch it thru the eyes of the kid that lives inside you yourself Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803197383880615 Review: i rented this movie but i wasn't too sure what to expect of it i was very glad to find that it's about the best brazilian movie i've ever seen the story is rather odd and simple and above all extremely original we have antonio who is a young man living in a town in the middle of nowhere in the north east of brazil and who is deeply in love with the main conflict between the two is that while antonio loves his little town and has no wish to leave it wants to see the world and the place as a prove of his love for her he decides to go out himself and bring the world to her he'll put in the map as he says and the way he does it is unbelievable this is a good movie might be a bit stagy for some people due to its different editing job but i think that it's also that that improves the story it's just fun and it makes you feel good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808734059333801 Review: in a village in the middle of nowhere in is the youngest son of his mother who had cried for five years when he is a young man he falls in love for a seventeen years old teenager that dreams to see the world and becomes an actress promises to bring the world to and once in rio de he of a television show and promises to travel to the fifty years ahead in the future or die for love with a deadly machine he had invented fifty years later paulo tries to fix what was wrong in his travel br br a is one of the best brazilian movies i have recently seen the refreshing and original story is a poetic and magic fable of love that will certainly thrill the most skeptical and tough viewer in a unique romance the direction is excellent the screenplay is awesome the cinematography and colors are magnificent the cast by the icon paulo and is fantastic with marvelous lines the soundtrack has some beautiful brazilian songs highlighting and if this movie is distributed overseas please thrust me and rent it or buy the dvd because i bet you will love the story that will bring you into tears my vote is nine br br title brazil a – o o the machine – the fuel is love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658907055854797 Review: well this was the last pay per view event of the millennium and it ended the year and millennium right the huge story line of stephanie and started right here at this event when turned on her dad vince mcmahon had a great match with and this event is very good i give it a 9 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824504256248474 Review: the subject of this movie is disturbing how could some otherwise intelligent religious hard working and sincere white treat the native blacks so cruelly for so long br br the movie answers this question and also explains how some are changing in a positive way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7197229266166687 Review: final solution is a powerful christian film that shows the hate between the black and whites that was present in the days of apartheid it shows how this hate was contrived and was groomed from generation to generation jan ellis was taught that a black man was a plague he was raised to be that way br br then he meets a man who is on the opposite side of his beliefs pastor will he change his ways the film is a powerful movie that shows the perceptions the different races had for one another it shows these perceptions with quite a lot of accuracy the movie shows the world of how apartheid affected the psyche of blacks and whites br br this is a great film that everyone should watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984330952167511 Review: i know he presently lives in the u s this film is based on events in the lives of both and celeste it's a remarkable story it inspired me to read cry beloved country the film is well produced the music is beautiful br br the story is told in flashbacks you learn the stories of a white racist south african and a black south african moses their lives violently the ending is not typical hollywood it's unusually realistic and ends on a note that encourages you to think about the characters and the themes br br be sure to watch through the credits you'll get to see footage of in real life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962226390838623 Review: this movie was fabulous it is definitely a top 5 hitchcock film the directing and camera shots are nearly flawless aside from the dog scene when he the guys hand clearly in slow motion the plot is well written and realistic it was very believable that an innocent man could fall into a trap like that br br i would rate bruno as second most interesting character of course bates is first robert walker plays a very believable maniac he didnt overact the part which made it believable much the same how perkins didnt overact his part overall this is an excellent movie an absolute must see for any hitchcock fans br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776084423065186 Review: this movie based on a true story of is one of the best films i've seen on race relations in south africa a very good history lesson of the turmoil of 80's south africa i put it in on the scale of american history x as far as it's depiction of how a young man can get seduced by the aryan and how the certain segments of the christian church taught a false regarding race to justify an injustice br br it's strong message of forgiveness and redemption is one of rarity in films today the violence is well done as to show the of crimes and greatness of his transformation br br one word about jan ellis who played he carries you through the darkness of beginnings to his enlightened transformation he went to some dark places as an actor and is to be commended on his performance br br another standout performance was that of who plays moses one victim of crimes he was able to pull from some places of pain that really touched you as you watched his performance br br very good movie to show the teens Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9641892910003662 Review: if you are looking for a phony hollywood action movie this won't be one for you if the truth is what you seek rent or buy this from a true story the movie attempts to capture the heart of what was is happening in south africa and many other places br br for historical knowledge this rates up there with stories such as the pianist schindler's list or millions of people today have no clue what apartheid is or that it even exists this movie may help them learn and may even help them dig deeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9339810609817505 Review: the animation quality here is decidedly below par imo regardless of the age of the the plot itself makes sense but the characters don't br br this might sound picky but considering that the city of is almost exclusively populated by living machines would you feel comfortable there as a human would any machine ever emulate human arrogance short and greed quite so effectively i doubt it there are some towards this in the movie but only when the team can be bothered to put them in by and large the or whatever they are are interchangeable with human characters seems sloppy to me br br the main characters seem to have some kind of emotional though no light is shed on this little light is shed on the backstory at all a great pity the short length of the film coupled with the focus on mecha and the crime means that we don't see any character depth the all down yet we're left with no finished product a version of this would have made a great tv episode once some character sub plots had been established br br the highlights of this short film are the mecha designs and the action espionage br br the flaws really start to show through once you've had a chance to digest all the goings on so i couldn't recommend this for owning but it's certainly worth a watch or two whilst this review is mostly negative i really do think it's worth your time to watch this but it's not something to rush out and buy br br in a nutshell a watchable wasted opportunity Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7752299308776855 Review: based on the manga comic of well known artist this animated feature was a slight disappointment to me br br the story is good but the animation is merely ok while it could should have been the movie is imo adequate but seems somehow flat uninspired if you know what i mean a wasted opportunity if you consider that another work by ghost in the shell is considered a classic in many respects it set new standards for japanese animation and spawned among other things a brilliant series called stand alone complex br br i consider this worth a rental unless you're a fan of and want it all do check out the original manga which comes highly recommended Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6629382371902466 Review: pretty decent for his early work and no without it and gets an 2 points extra for the easter eggs for definitely a in the ladder i am biased as a fan but this was a big step from dirty pair which was what i knew of him violent fun with a porno soundtrack you cannot help but notice that i know people appreciate him for ghost in the shell but all of the deep spiritual overtones were dealt with in killing terrorists the struggle for humans to stay viable as phase them out and staying thin despite her of junk food definitely like the characters even the traitor and i do not know why Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5662986636161804 Review: as i have said before i am not a fan of tweety he's just so aggravating i wish sylvester would just eat him and get it over with br br in this cartoon sly is homeless once again and is back to feeding out of garbage cans he spots a cruise ship leaving port nearby and decides to hop aboard when he tweety is one of the passengers br br the ship provides an adequate stage for the following hijinks and sly desperately tries to catch the annoying bird and avoid if only for once he's succeed by chewing and swallowing thus finishing of the irritating forever but as cartoons starring tweety go this one is quite good but it's all thanks to that brilliant cat Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7461764216423035 Review: funny yes a classic to watch sylvester turn green is always a treat and it brings us back to the days when cartoon slapstick was brave and geared for the adult mind br br loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9800581932067871 Review: in s o s sylvester goes from picking garbage cans to being a on a cruise ship that happens to carry a certain bird and granny his owner uh oh once again tweety and granny provide many obstacles to the cat's attempts to get the bird sylvester also gets quite a few times too and the second time the red nosed feline goes to the place on the ship that has something that his tweety replaces it with so now sylvester can blow fire i'll stop here and say this is another excellent cartoon directed by starring the popular cat and bird duo s o s is most highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901064038276672 Review: people who say that some of what the looney tunes cartoons show is inappropriate for children have apparently forgotten something they weren't originally intended for children they were produced for the cinema to be shown before feature films and so they could show anything that they wanted s o s has that bad tat sylvester finding tweety aboard an ocean liner and boarding the ship to try and get him but two things work against sylvester granny is protecting the and sylvester easily gets we don't see him throwing up but with his green face they make it perfectly clear that he was doing just that and then of course the seemingly cute tweety has a bad ass streak br br it's just great to see how these cartoons weren't afraid to go all out whatever they thought about showing they showed we need to understand that cartoons weren't always supposed to be cute entertainment for children really funny Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5087405443191528 Review: this is one of those tweety and sylvester cartoons that made this legendary pair second only to bugs bunny in terms of looney tunes popularity br br besides having all of the stock situations for this duo sylvester feeding out of garbage cans the i i a tat line etc s o s also stars granny who is one of those types of supporting characters that these warner bros classics had in abundance to the color and flavor of them this time out the cat and bird are aboard an ocean liner and the gags that are from this situation are creative and lively br br what a day that was in cartoon history when decided to pair his sylvester with the departed robert little yellow bird Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7654035091400146 Review: this is another one of hitchcock's highest rated movies and rightfully so this is a tale of two men who meet on a train and playfully exchange murder fantasies one of them robert walker takes it seriously and this leads guy haines farley granger to trouble with the law another fast moving hitchcock movie with lots of great scenes the scene and the tennis match are worthy of mentioning not a movie to be missed it is a shame that no one will re release this on dvd with loads of extras just a cheap warner brothers dvd is all thats out there now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9487962126731873 Review: before i forget let me say the artwork in here is outstanding from garbage cans to the huge cruise ship the drawings are beautifully done if this wasn't animated critics would be the direction in here because it's really good br br to the story sylvester is picking through the garbage at the but the are slim while brooding at the dock next to a big ship in a he spots tweety in his cage tweety spots him too and you know his first comment the same one he always makes when he spots the cat anyway sylvester runs over opens the and says hello breakfast tweety slams the window on his face and says you bad old peeping the cat falls into the water br br the sylvester quickly sneaks back aboard ship into cabin grabs him and is ready to leave when there's granny at the door with her umbrella sylvester takes a beating as the old lady her pet bird once again but says granny i've dropped my glasses i can't see a thing without 'em heavens to where are those br br now sylvester has the upper hand and the normal cat trying to catch bird shenanigans are on again like glasses most clever act was to take her glasses and paint a picture of tweety on them so when she woke up and put them on she'd see the bird and think it was okay br br overall a very entertaining animated short that was a lot of fun to watch as you can tell by the quotes i love the dialog in some of these old cartoons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9429774880409241 Review: sit back and let director lead us into a visual and sensual voyage of the mind and spirit of india when was the last time you could say you really enjoyed a movie this movie has pace and keeps us moving in directions that may only exist in india if you didn't want to visit india before this movie will surely make you want to visit it now this movie has dancing girls a chase scene and the involved but it has a lot more thanks for taking us on such a spirited and wonderful tale i loved the ending we women don't want illusions in life we want reality p s i was friend at the film festival and met you briefly good luck with your distribution efforts and i'm talking up the movie a storm Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9545583128929138 Review: i just saw this at the philadelphia film festival it was the most wonderful movie the best i've seen in quite a while the enticing character of is an open exploring and as remarked in the film love filled person portrayed by the beautiful camille the accompanying music is soothing and transporting a to the soul br br each character seems to be conflicted in some way and their interactions w conflicts make for a great story the tale told by a k as the old man was most magically done i wanted it to go on and on br br that hari seemed to remember his place throughout added get power to the story a refreshing change to the bubble headed plots of many modern writers br br all and all an excellent film go see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881889820098877 Review: a labor of love each frame is picture perfect and grabs you then the sheer emotion and story telling take you through a dream that stays with you long after the movie the director gets your heart and leads it through 100 minutes of visual poetry you are a part of the emotional ride of the characters i have seen this movie at 2 festivals and it got with standing at every showing the remarkable story telling transcends nationality and language and i felt i was a part of the drama unfolding before me the casting is as perfect as one can get vijay camille and benoit each hold their own br br i strongly recommend this film to everyone who appreciates good cinema i can't wait for the commercial release of this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798715710639954 Review: i saw this film at the seattle international film festival in a full house of avid movie buffs and indian ex the film is amazingly beautiful and smooth flowing for a first film the direction is self assured especially with locals who were recruited on the fly for extras and bit parts while the plot and story line is elementary to nonexistent the pleasures of watching the performances and scenery offset the lack the soundtrack to this film is a big attraction to world music lovers if you want to see what can be done in 45 days with a different location every day check out hari om for inspiration it was not disclosed in the q a but i imagine hollywood could take a lesson in budget film making by learning from this director Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6729311347007751 Review: on one level hari om is a film using a familiar genre the road movie to tell a familiar story curious explores the mysterious east but at its heart the film is about two people a young french beauty bent on experiencing life to the fullest and a driver hari om with bollywood aspirations from vastly different cultures their slowly growing attraction for each other and the beautiful mad chaos that is india today the gap between them can never be but the director succeeds in bringing the two as close to the brink of an affair as possible without damaging the story's plausibility india and its people are essential ingredients of the narrative and except for the main characters the roles are played beautifully and by locals recruited during the film's production while on the road between the indian towns and villages that form the film's setting one major negative for this viewer a keystone chase near the film's conclusion as hari flees mobsters bent on collecting a gambling debt but the closing scenes where and hari bid farewell are poignant and unforgettable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857017993927002 Review: between sweeping extraordinary scenes within a plethora of indian locations and a plot which is bollywood inspired yet grounded in reality this highly moving film is a must see for those who love a good romance adventure and by this i mean good not a hollywood or bollywood easy and contrived happy ending east meets west in a different take on the buddy film the performances are inspired and brilliant the cinematography epic and the plot entertaining engaging and poignant without a trace of schmaltz or cheap at heartstrings hari om is a sweet film that won't rot your teeth see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790483713150024 Review: hari om is about an impossible love between a french tourist and the auto driver who agrees to take her to a with her indifferent boyfriend a sort of third world road movie that from lush to madcap comedy it is distinguished by the stellar performance of vijay who has become one of actors after his appearance as the event in mira monsoon wedding br br in an interview proves to be quite untouched by his success responding rather carefully and to questions he discovered a love of acting and joined a major theatre troupe while in university but for one with so much formal training is surprisingly about his craft he speaks of honesty and purity as the of his approach and the earnestness of his desire to communicate something authentic to the audience is clear on screen conveys an emotional integrity and dramatic assurance that lifts his characterization to an extraordinary level and director has cast and directed him perfectly he has a wonderfully expressive face which the camera revels in close ups of that face are as compelling as shots of camille who is gorgeous as the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753342270851135 Review: in a word magical and so incredibly real vijay is so incredibly raw so incredibly vulnerable that you just want his characters to succeed in whatever he does and he plays hari om impeccably from his absolutely perfect bollywood e to his awkward shy manner with a first kiss he is a truly gifted actor and i wouldn't hesitate to see him in anything because he brings it all to life and gives it a soul camille is absolutely gorgeous it took some time for me to warm up to her possibly because she plays the role of an ignorant but fascinated tourist so well her transition really became her and she into her role very well even the man you love to hate her boyfriend benoit was wonderful though you never really like him for the scum that he plays jean marie a perfect cad the script so real i found myself turning to my friend repeatedly throughout the film to say that's exactly what happens in india they nailed it very real very raw very bittersweet but you certainly leave the theater feeling fulfilled music by is wonderful and goes perfectly with the constantly changing moods but vijay i find myself constantly coming back to him because he is what makes this movie he is the hero the most charming disarming driver you will ever encounter he's magical a lovely real sweet incredibly talented actor who i cannot wait to see shine and succeed in bollywood hollywood or anywhere Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727644324302673 Review: the opening night for the asian international film in new york was an event a lot of us were waiting for br br i would finally get to watch – i was tired of watching the promo on a loop and the lingering taste of the song angel by in the promo left me begging to hear the rest of it i was impressed by the and tremendously curious about how the rugged looking auto driver would win the hearts of the stunning sophisticated looking french tourist i remember being rather intrigued by the theme when i'd read a line or two about it in the papers ages ago especially so since i'd personally been very fascinated a few years ago by how flamboyant the in were the snow and the crowds outside the theater only set my anxiety rising br br once inside the theater i found that the only presented disaster i was uncomfortable and embarrassed by how poorly the event was organized and found myself in a difficult spot trying to explain and offer excuses to my friends of mixed whom i'd invited on the guest list i was hoping to prove to them that indian cinema was not always about eventually and finally the movie began sending some fresh air our way or so i hari om … started with chaos and noise traffic and a whole lot of chaos i found myself smiling as i felt a sense of home filling up inside me br br thus began the journey of hari an auto driver in – the director couldn't have made a better casting call with this character from monsoon wedding to hari om – vijay despite his non hero looks carries this movie solely on his acting skills and his take on the character replete with all the nuances of a driver in he's a winner all the way but how and where he learnt to speak english even that is the question however his character portrays beautiful shades of humor and sensitivity i love his innocent portrayal of a simple guy from a who has big aspirations of being famous some and yet knows when to cut away to reality br br camille on the other hand enters the movie wearing clothes that anyone wouldn't dare to wear in a place like that it's funny however that no one seems to really care too much about her dressed like that she looks very very dazzling though especially in the latter half of the movie when she changes to indian attire her relationship with her boyfriend however seems very vague it probably adds to the touch of reality of certain kinds of relationships br br the movie takes us through the most beautiful parts of … the surprising part is that none of the places have been portrayed anything other than what they really are you see the dirt you see the primitive you see exactly the way it is yet – there's only one adjective that it leaves you with – br br this is the first director who probably knows how to portray india exactly the way it is with the dirt and the noise and all the negatives that india is attached to – yet making it look like one of the most beautiful places to be in br br kudos to him for that br br the only downside of the movie that i could possibly see is the i found it rather slow at certain parts – but rest assured that you will never be bored br br background scores add a classy international yet very indian flavor to the movie the song angel which plays at a very crucial time in the movie blends beautifully with the visuals br br i've also heard that besides the main characters all the other actors are actually just normal people who'd never ever faced a camera before that's commendable considering most of our so called established actors – still can't portray realistic characters on screen br br all in all watching this movie was a beautiful experience – it is a pot of emotions it's got romance beautiful visuals and locations great music a great cast – a package deal when i walked out of the theater i felt proud to be a few days later i asked one of my bulgarian friends who had watched the movie with me if he'd want to watch another indian movie – and his response was – is it better than hari om if it is then i'll if not i think i'll pass from now on hari om will be the benchmark for every indian movie that i see mr are you reading Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9353189468383789 Review: it's been said before strangers on a train is hitchcock's best movie and he's made so many good ones like other hitchcock strangers on a train requires your full attention to really appreciate it but once you can you will Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577008485794067 Review: i was so happy to learn that hari om will finally be theatrically released in 2007 i saw this film three years ago at the vancouver international film festival and have been waiting for it's release ever since so i could send everyone i know to see it it's like taking a trip to india colorful magical thought provoking aside from one rather strange hollywood style auto chase scene this movie is very realistic this is not a bollywood style song and dance movie but it does have drama and romance and humor the interactions between the indian taxi driver and the french tourist are a good reflection on the fundamental differences between eastern and western life styles and philosophy the characters are a little broadly drawn but the acting was very good visually this movie is a treat as you really do get a sense of what driving through is like dreamlike sometimes it's hard to believe everything you are seeing and experiencing is real the movie has that same quality great soundtrack too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841757416725159 Review: was very fortunate to see the movie hari om at the international film festival it was the opening night and was such a delightful movie it was shot beautifully around india and i want to go there now the main actor vijay was absolutely incredible he was the highlight of the movie apparently he was also in the movie monsoon wedding he was the total star of the show character cracked me up was very funny and the girl forget the name was great too they were all great there were many tremendous scenes like the one with the monkeys and basically i just loved the movie everyone walking out was raving about it and it was certainly a high point of the film festival was my favorite from the festival it really beautifully captured the of india and can't believe how beautiful india is the feeling upon walking out of the cinema was a real high it is a delightful happy film i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9911002516746521 Review: hari om is an indian greeting and the compelling title character of the film bearing this same name played by the wedding from monsoon wedding greets you and takes you on a journey through the heart of southern india there's no bend it like beckham backdrops and stereotypes and only slight to the music and dancing of bollywood however the soundtrack is well worth but rather the feel that you are seeing the real india permeates the film through the use of dozens of local residents in each scene to the performance of the five professional actors fortunately for us hari companion is a young and beautiful french woman in search of a journey with of an y tu mama trip toward self discovery without the sex and fatal disease this beautiful film and brings the mind against the initial juxtaposition of the protagonists all identify with traits of both and the cultural divide disappears as humanity steps in most put the movie's central theme everyone has a love story don't let yours pass by teaches us a great deal about love on a number of levels don't let this film pass you by Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624894857406616 Review: i loved this film which i have just seen at the philadelphia film festival in march 2005 i went to india with 2 friends and this movie was very real i related to everything and every moment the characters are believable the story poignant and the ending realistic but not sentimental i also enjoyed the discussion with the director after the showing this movie shows very well the blending but not complete mixing of 2 worlds east and west the supporting cast was wonderful depicting the life a tourist encounters in india quite realistically the humor is subtle and at times dry and this makes it all the more realistic as it is woven into the daily escapades of the characters it is so easy to identify with each of the situations portrayed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792435765266418 Review: have you ever wondered what its like to feel free i am sure that each one of us know the meaning of freedom and never seriously think of using it to our advantage hari om shows the audience what freedom actually means in this film freedom is described in the form of style represented by discovery of india discovers her inner true love when she is in a journey with mr hari om she looks at life differently and portrays freedom that every woman in herself when she is in a relationship br br this film is definitely worth a watch and i saw this the first time in international film festival and i left the cinema hall with complete satisfaction br br watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674044847488403 Review: i have watched my fair bit of bollywood films when growing up you know the typical plot boy meets girl girl rejects boys bad guys take away girl boy rescues girl by killing hundreds of and they happily get married of course i've omitted an hour of musical style numbers well going into watch hari om i was expecting another typical bollywood style movie however to my delight it turned out to be atypical and indeed quite comical hari om is what could be labeled as one of those indian films such as the ever popular south asian hits as monsoon wedding east is east or bend it like beckham br br being of south asian decent and having watched various classic bollywood films there was much humour and sub dialogs which could be picked up that reminded me of the fun and charming side of indian culture e g the various pop numbers which were actually remade by or the witty indian that were used hari om can be enjoyed by all south asians and is also entertaining for those not to the indian humor as the characters and plot to all audiences br br in a the movie is of auto driver aka for those of you who have traveled to india know played by from monsoon wedding who gets himself involved with a crook and ends up owing him quite a bit of money to avoid selling his four wheeler he escapes with and a very charismatic and lovely woman from france camille who herself is escaping the boredom of her boyfriend benoit jean marie who was in swimming pool the movie is of their journey traveling across the beautiful landscape of – the land of love stories through the humour you see the two main actors trying to find out who they are really are br br what made the night most memorable was having the director executive producer main editor and even the mother of ms present at the screening after speaking with who actually has a background many interesting of the film were uncovered including having the film finished only 10 days prior to the toronto international film festival and taking only 45 days to shoot and having only five actors in the play the rest were all first time real actors arriving home i realized two things from the movie that there is always a human connection between any one of us despite our differences and secondly as the director had put it has a love story' br br its a must see for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810181856155396 Review: the film isn't perfect by any means but despite this it is very fun and amusing to watch i am the first one to agree that victor fox isn't really that attractive and his music and style are pretty cheesy i also agree that the film has some odd distractions and some scenes don't work well so what if it makes you smile and you enjoy it who cares does every film have to make sense does every film have to be perfect no a person could get admitting that they love this film again so what it's got lovable characters it's well shot the acting is mostly good it never becomes too maudlin or dramatic it's quirky look at how many people love i dream of is it perfect heck no and while this is very different i say check it out and you'll be in a good mood after you see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9872012138366699 Review: too bad somebody did not have the smarts to release this movie to theaters i had never heard of it when it appeared on cable after the first shock of realizing this is not like any other movie you have seen since bringing up baby you have to let it sweep you along and run with it not until it's over do you realize it covers issues that are not only subtle but significant alienation denial wish fulfillment for a start cathy bates owns this movie she's never been better the whole cast has the feel of the plot and knows what they're doing without laying on gratuitous hamming except where it's called for as with julie andrews' bits or jonathan camp videos if you're not open minded you won't get it see mark bizarre review which he to of stephanie her career and her brother's for introducing vegetable oil or something to island natives taking that as a cue i might as well spend time stellar cameo as a tv station or jack shower scene so cast aside all previous concepts of film comedy and have a good time i loved it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8932638764381409 Review: unconditional love is surprisingly entertaining while the plot goes off in perhaps too many directions making for an overlong movie it never fails to charm and itself the several one warmly reminiscent of shirley valentine provide ample smiles laughs wisdom and tenderness it all shouldn't work and at times it certainly bumps along but forgive its inconsistencies sit back and have a good time it's a charmer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8652136325836182 Review: ignore everyone else's comments for this movie and watch it on pay cable like i did or rent it you owe it to yourself this film is what movies are supposed to be all about hard to categorize and god knows how this was pitched as a high concept but this is one for the angels check it out what have you got to lose Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21008466184139252 Review: this is a well crafted piece from everyone's favorite master of suspense as usual the technical elements such as camera work and lighting are outstanding especially for the film's time i did not find the first part of the film very exciting but the latter one certainly made up for it with one thrilling scene after another br br the only thing i did not like about this movie was the choice of farley granger for the part of guy haines somehow i didn't find him very believable on the other hand robert walker shines as sinister 'bad guy' bruno anthony br br overall i would highly recommend this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733080267906189 Review: yes at times unconditional love as it bounces no as it from one story element to another in the most unconventional use of thematic elements and characters in fact it wasn't until i watched the film for the second time that i began to understand what i think p j hogan might have been attempting to do with this quirky unconventional flick perhaps the entire film itself is a metaphor for the unconditional love for which grace kathy bates yearns and describes in the later part of the film grace insists that unconditional love is just that without condition and without so i watched unconditional love again with that in mind i laughed much more than i did the first time i became more involved with the characters i began to understand the at times absurd turns the story takes the performances are often over the top but no more than they need to be to fit hogan's weird and vision a vision which moved me to tears yearning and outbursts of side splitting laughter yes hogan is asking a great deal of his audience but i for one have come to truly love his film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774452447891235 Review: this little film is hysterical full of stereotypes about gays dwarfs british tea and american gun culture divorce and marriage yet it manages to be sensitive to the issues surrounding each kathy bates is amazing grace and as a character actor of staggering range she brings her considerable comedic talent to ground this somewhat unusual film as she did in fried green with the help of other comedic talents like dan as max her ex lawyer husband and the backdrop of downtown chicago and rural england the story is just intriguing enough to entertain jonathan price plays victor fox a closet gay singer murdered by a cross bow killer in chicago his lover dirk simpson played by the stunning rupert everett must overcome siblings including lynn redgrave who want to turn their home into a tribute museum and teams with bates and her dwarf daughter in law to find the killer among the homeless of chicago br br the entire cast sing at various points in the pursuit and are excellent esp the talented price and bates this implausible storyline both funny and bizarre is one of the most off center films cameos by julie andrews barry and sally jesse should tell you just how bizarre this film truly is strange funny and off center but with a good perspective about people with every kind of difference Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528616666793823 Review: my partner and i had never heard of this movie and decided to give it a shot picking the title from a list of movies on cable without knowing a single thing about it as it opened and revealed the cast we thought well how bad can it be kathy bates jonathan rupert everett lynn redgrave dan and more as the story unfolded we became more and more tickled with our selection and the film soon had us laughing out loud throughout this is not a great film but it is one of those rare films that has such a great combination of memorable characters taken through truth is stranger than fiction type surreal events that i couldn't help but love it i had no problem my disbelief at some of the story elements because the intentions of the filmmakers are so warm hearted while they still manage to poke fun at everyone involved as others on imdb said this is a comfort movie and i too wouldn't be surprised if it became a cult classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768157005310059 Review: i absolutely adore this movie i had never heard of it when i saw it at the video store i saw kathy bates was in it so i figured it had to have some worth you know i watched it the first time just shaking my head huh then it was the last scene and i found myself aching from smiling so hard i clicked play movie and watched the whole thing again it is without doubt the movie i've ever seen but the more i watch it the more i love it it's absurd and crazy and sweet and dear kathy bates is impeccable but the rest of the cast is fabulous too what odd characters they all are the midget is just too funny for words and julie andrews and barry are hysterical it's just an all around funny fabulous movie i get to see it again whoever is watching it for the first time please stick it out to the end it's well worth it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9592915177345276 Review: wish it would be released as i would love to see the finished product we saw the unfinished version before it came out loved all the characters and actors anyone know if it is out on video yet would love to see it again definitely worth renting if it's not going to be shown in the theatre i had a hard time finding it because they renamed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9403061270713806 Review: this is one of the oddest movies i have watched in a long while usually if they are this strange i bail out early and rarely regret it luckily i held on for this one while i can't say that this is a great movie it isn't i can say that watching it is rather like a good acid trip only a few really awful moments and the rest filled with did i really just see that lots of laugh out loud moments a great cast of characters with meredith outstanding as the dwarf daughter in law with an attitude keep an open mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9197412133216858 Review: i also joined imdb for the sole purpose of commenting on this film but so that i can sing its praises i had never heard of this movie it's packaged so horribly that it's easy to see why it may get passed over but a good friend suggested it to me and i'm so glad she did it's a gem of a film the actors are great kathy bates and meredith in particular and look like they are truly having a fun time sure at times it was a bit over the top but i cannot remember the last time i laughed so hard or so many times over the course of two hours if you love to laugh then you owe it to yourself to see this film br br highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9939818978309631 Review: i quote below words from my favor writer paulo as the comment for this movie br br when you really want something all the universe in helping you to achieve it br br it is too easy to forget who we really are and what we desire to do in life because there are always too many comments and advice surrounding us to tell safety i had almost forgot what the passion feel like despite of the adventure will take me out of safety zone i believe the fear is just the price that i need to pay for the coming brand new journey in life br br thanks for inspiring me with this lovely story it is the blessing for me to realize what unconditional love is that is the most love from the light of soul Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732012152671814 Review: when i first bought this movie i had my doubts about it even though the cast was pretty impressive but after seeing it i really do not regret spending the money in fact i'd love to spend it again and again and again on movies like this an absurd combination of humor drama thrill and the big questions this is exactly what makes it a great movie okay some might not enjoy what they see and some might even turn it off after a little while your loss it's got a wonderful way of dealing with the issues we've all been through in one way or the other and the characters you think you won't enjoy the company of throughout the movie turns out to be the ones you really come to love after a short while for anyone with an open mind and a sense of humor and living watch this movie i promise you you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9368489980697632 Review: what an excellent movie made even more so by the fact that my wife and i stumbled onto it so channel surfing on a nice frozen day in north texas kathy bates is at her usual best leading a cast of very normal and human costar characters thru one of the most wonderful feel good movies we've ever seen why this movie wasn't given the attention it deserved on it's release in 2002 is difficult to understand why it was head and shoulders above so many of the boring pieces of trash released with greater fanfare and attention is evident in the viewing it is obvious that we as a general public are being force fed that which has been deemed great and wonderful by the powerful and influential while true gems such as unconditional love manage to shine thru all those to really enjoyable cinema rent or buy this movie you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849132895469666 Review: rating 8 out of 10 directed by alfred hitchcock br br tennis star guy haines farley granger meets the mysterious bruno anthony robert walker on a train soon afterwards guy finds himself drawn into the psychotic realm of bruno's world br br guy is separated from his wife and is now involved with a daughter guy is interested in entering into politics after he from tennis bruno wants to kill his own father but doesn't want to do it himself br br bruno proposes that he with guy's wife while guy's part of the deal is to eliminate bruno's father guy dismisses this idea since he isn't interested in having his troublesome wife killed br br bruno goes ahead with his half of the proposal while guy becomes the prime suspect of his wife's murder as law enforcement continues to investigate guy bruno continues to torment guy wanting him to complete the other half of the proposal br br on a has one of the most exciting endings of all hitchcock movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8525041937828064 Review: this movie is the most moving and funny movie i've seen in a very long time as a housewife and a fan rupert i found it to be sympathetic anyone who angry outburst has it wrong kathy bates is not really an actress i know but she is perfect the whole cast is perfect for their roles julie andrews had me in stitches i am watching it after reading auto biography so the inclusion of her was even more fun it is at times terribly moving i am not really a fan of the type of music in the film but you get drawn in to the romance and find you are singing the songs for days this movie deserves to be more widely available our favourite scene involves dirk and a gun and his trousers watch it and see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868454933166504 Review: i first saw this movie in a queer film festival 10 minutes after the movie ended a gay couple walked up to me and asked me whether i needed help i was still sitting crying like a maniac the movie is cheesy it's bizarre it's over the top it's gay but it is amazing i do think that every character is plausible character is mean to a woman who only tries to help he brutally throws his terrible friends out he does have a temper he can harm a fly the fly that killed the love of his life doubly so bates is a miracle she is perfect just like a role a woman whose love and admiration is so strong that she even loves the homosexual lover of her idol is to me the essence of true love i even understand max the husband he is bored with his life he's got a crisis he moves out tries to lead an exciting life only to realise a that he's the really boring part in the relationship and b that he loves his wife i love the fact that she comes back to him in the end because i think that it gives the film the right balance between dream and reality for in the end he's her husband and he might not be as exciting as victor but he's real he is the man she loves in a very down to earth way i've watched it about 50 times and i do love this film everything about it btw just read rupert autobiography and is the only film that he talks of as one of the best films he ever made to me it's the best film he ever made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9797990322113037 Review: man i had my doubts i love kathy bates but i thought how good can this be i had never even heard of this thing you know it was one of those things we gave it 20 minutes and we'll turn it off if it sucks and we were locked in from the get go this is a very winsome fun movie it's quirky you know i mean you've got a lounge singer a murderer and a believable one you have farce then kathy bates in all her acting splendor rupert everett finally acting to his real potential dan ackroyd and a dwarf that will make you laugh out loud i tell ya you'll laugh you'll cry br br maybe i had a weird week but i think this film is on the level of fried green tomatoes if you don't like that movie maybe you won't like this but i think it was a great movie i went out and bought the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539006352424622 Review: unconditional love is one of the best movies i've seen in a while it's an emotional roller coaster one of my favorite scenes is the pub scene when dirk tells grace that he didn't want to go to the pub because the villagers don't like him you expect the worst when the old woman holds her glass up and says the memory of victor fox and the whole pub follows suit i wanted to cry the funeral scene is hysterical julie does it in her typical julie andrews style is excellent as victor grace is one of kathy best roles meredith steals just about every scene that she is in rupert everett does some of his finest work in unconditional as dirk the kiss between rupert and meredith took me to another bout of hysterics in this day and age of gay rights being questioned i think this movie should be seen by all as a gay man in my late 40's i have seen people lose everything when a loved one dies so to all involved in the making of this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9536581635475159 Review: this is a truly heartwarming film not just about love but about learning about yourself and your values in life though the story is a novel starting point for a film it is easily recognized by most people it combines a wicked sense of humor with a subtle assault on homophobia not to be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.852313220500946 Review: we loved this movie because it was so entertaining and off beat not your usual hollywood drivel br br my husband had a blockbuster and passed on a string of new releases of violent hollywood stuff he was about to walk out when he saw this and decided to take a chance there was only one copy and with some glitches in the dvd that we finally had to flip to wide screen version and then back to the full screen version to make it stop but it was worth it cathy bates is so good and she was so perfect for the role and she can sing too br br if only hollywood would learn from independent film makers maybe we would go back to the real movies but for now we're sticking with off beat and really entertaining films like this one other examples we've enjoyed include a box full of moonlight pieces of april delivering milo the most of the ones by christopher guest such as best in show for your consideration a mighty wind and waiting for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682667255401611 Review: i wonder why i haven't heard of this movie before it's truly a magnificent comedy i'd say farce but it's too well acted and i'd hate to it's quality a comedic character study about the of mid life crises the for gays who can't have their long time recognized and the general differences of people who can't fit nicely into society that pairs kathy bates and rupert everett to a wonderful effect forget julia roberts and rupert kathy bates and rupert should do another movie together the anxiety ridden acerbic and outrageous daughter in law meredith is a truly wonderful character if you liked the tales of the city films you'd like this quirky charmer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854053854942322 Review: minor spoilers br br in chicago grace kathy bates is a housewife having a twenty five years marriage with the lawyer max dan aykroyd and a hysterical and psychotic dwarf daughter in law meredith grace worships the singer victor fox jonathan price who will present a tv show in chicago and will give five spots on the first row in a tv promotion kate calls the show and wins a ticket when max simultaneously asks for the divorce claiming that their lives are too monotonous grace becomes depressed and when she goes to the show the audience is informed that a chicago serial killer who uses a crossbow killed victor fox with a broken heart she decides to fly to england to victor fox's funeral there she realizes that he was gay and becomes friend of his former mate dirk simpson rupert everett they fly back to chicago trying to find the killer this movie is a delightful original and weird dramatic comedy having bizarre characters it has a huge potential to be a cult movie with the of julie andrews and barry themselves and a joke with nicolas masterpiece look now' when wears a red in underground part of the city the beginning of the movie with jonathan price singing is wonderful i have repeated it four consecutive times the cast has a magnificent performance highlighting kathy bates jonathan price rupert everett and the unknown meredith indeed this movie is an excellent entertainment my vote is eight br br title brazil a 'love to the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773077964782715 Review: i am a huge rupert everett fan i adore kathy bates so when i saw it available i decided to check it out the synopsis didn't really tell you much in parts it was silly touching and in others some parts were down right hysterical br br any person that is a huge fan of a personality of any type will find some small identifying traits with the main character of course there are many they won't but that is the point br br if you like any of the actors give it a watch but don't look for any thing too dramatic it's good fun br br i might also mention you can see how darn tall rupert is i mean i knew he was but he seems even more in this film he even seemed to stoop a bit due to the other characters height in this he is tall i mean tall and for you rupert fans there is a bare chest scene wonderful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969632625579834 Review: unconditional love starts with great promise as directed by p j hogan the film works great up until the last third of the movie when it falls flat on its face the screen play mr hogan and wrote showed a myriad of possibilities that at the end it appears the artistic team behind the movie had great hopes for it to play differently the reality is this is a film that is looking in different directions in how to bring it to a resolution that ultimately fails don't get me wrong the movie is tremendously appealing and will resonate with a lot of its viewing public br br based on the strong cast we decided to take a look the tremendously talented kathy bates is the perfect choice to play grace the woman who finds at the beginning of the film that all is not well in her marriage ms bates is an excellent actress who deserved much better even when her character is not helped by what the authors have her do in the film br br rupert everett is always dependable into delivering his role as the late victor fox's lover is well written that is until dirk is lured into coming to chicago to find murderer it's bizarre and it defies all rules of logic dirk doesn't look capable of hurting a fly let alone hunt down a killer with the help of grace and her daughter in law the incredible funny br br as played by meredith this little woman is one of the best things in the film she's is brash and tells it as she sees it peter sarsgaard one of the best actors working in films these days has nothing to do in the picture he is totally wasted dan aykroyd also has nothing to do we see him at the beginning and at the end of the film and his max doesn't make sense he appears to want changes in his life and his marriage only to come back to grace without any explanation all things forgiven br br the english actors are good lynn redgrave has a better opportunity as the hysterical jonathan is seen throughout the film as a ghost singing bland songs julie andrews makes a funny contribution in a couple of priceless scenes br br ultimately the television show hosted by sally jesse is a turn off and doesn't add anything to the movie the best part is hearing kathy bates singing what a beautiful voice she has in fact ms bates is the best excuse for staying until the end Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5117207169532776 Review: has aged really well still thrilling and suspenseful today certainly one of hitch's best movies beautifully shot with a great premise for suspense sex appeal provided by beautiful ruth roman because of the great premise you feel like you have to watch it to the end if you find yourself losing faith in hitch and doubting his title as the master of suspense i recommend this nice little movie as an antidote 5 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819677472114563 Review: but a great cast jonathan kathy bates rupert everett lynne redgrave julie andrews and dan aykroyd and that's just the beginning br br i'm not totally sure that any description of the movie and plot are going to entice you to watch this one suffice it to say that it has something for practically everyone death singing a suit cell phones a little person nice looking woman actually a modern not medieval a and a crossbow oh and a psychotic and barry br br you will have to trust me when i say that 50 of you out there will hate this movie because of the lack of the absurd gene in your dna makeup it's not your fault it's the other 50 of you will probably want to change the channel after 20 minutes but you have to keep watching br br even at that at the end you may wonder why you watched but keep in mind that absurdity thing it should grow on you it is a test Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11551634222269058 Review: what a shame this movie was never released it is now playing on cable i tuned in based on my high regard for the stars and was rewarded by seeing a movie far better than the ones i've been paying to see in theatres recently i like to be surprised so often movies are marketed as offbeat but are in fact more of the same old recycled drivel this movie is genuinely different with the bonus of a heartwarming message jonathan sings like an angel even though he is required by the plot to sing some of the most sentimental songs ever written he does them so well one doesn't mind cathy bates and rupert everett are well cast and superb but a newcomer in the role of cathy daughter in law steals every scene she is in give this film a chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752330183982849 Review: my husband and i both loved this film at first my husband was skeptical and asked how many points he got for sitting through this one but after a few key scenes he was totally sucked in and by the end he was convinced it was one of the best movies going kathleen bates has never been so wonderfully loveable and the rest of the cast is just simply fantastic thank you for this beautiful film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530758857727051 Review: i found this movie to be extremely delightful i am biased i suppose i happen to adore kathy bates i found her singing an added pleasure she has a very nice voice br br ms bates plays grace the film takes you from her married life in chicago to england the home of her recently murdered singing idol victor fox there she meets his three surviving sisters she also discovers that victor leaves behind a male lover dirk simpson br br the story leads you on to some surprisingly comedic and heartwarming situations as grace and dirk develop a true fondness for each other after an initial rather rude rejection on his part they return to chicago where they team up with grace's pint sized hilarious daughter in law to find the serial killer who murdered victor br br everyone in the picture did a fine job particularly enjoyed julie andrews lynn redgrave and barry this movie was fun it makes you cry the music is absolutely charming br br other posters here who found problems with any parts of this movie just don't have a clue br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8827741146087646 Review: you know people who make comedies so often forget it's really ok to be outrageous well not this time unconditional love has it all barry and a dwarf in a movie with cathy bates as the romantic lead and it works not only does it work it works very very well in fact i think it's perfect i laughed so hard i think i hurt myself yet the main characters were all so human so honest and so very real but isn't that where great comedies come from don't characters need real feelings real emotions and the ability to feel real pain well they do in this movie unconditional love is a movie you shouldn't miss especially if you need a seriously good laugh or you're at all curious about seeing the psychotic dwarf in the red Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681278467178345 Review: without going into any details of a good if a somewhat provocative tv movie there seems to be a consensus among the users that there is no one to blame here br br i disagree yes the young male lover of beverly d'angelo played by rob may be young and horny and good looking because he's not getting as much as he wants from mom that doesn't mean he can climb in bed and have sex with daughter ok he can use the excuse he just wanted to watch tv with her but i don't buy it people have to take responsibility for their actions not only did he cross the line by having sex with a very vulnerable teen when he was supposedly the responsible adult he said your mom must never know about this how responsible was he then yes it's a good flick but he got what was coming to him don't kid yourselves folks that what happened was no one's fault Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.03621603548526764 Review: jenny lewis plays an awkward girl called jade she smokes and drinks she doesn't have a lot of friends and she has a nagging mother beverly d'angelo jade finds herself growing closer to her mom's boyfriend billy rob maybe she is attracted to him of course i don't need to tell you what happens after that br br this is probably my favorite tv movie this movie shows that sometimes everyone is to blame this movie also has the best acting that i have seen in tv movies beverly d'angelo does a really nice job as a sweet and loving but and blind mother she couldn't see what was going on under her own roof rob is at his best here as the jenny lewis is the standout she seems to be exactly like her character br br everyone seems to love this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690127968788147 Review: this movie is excellent the passion between jade billy is memorable and the acting was great this is why you don't leave a 16 year old and a young man like that alone together it shows why a single mother shouldn't date a younger man with a teen aged daughter in the house cause he looked young enough to be son br br i give it ten out of ten the acting was wonderful and the movements between the actors was correct br br the age difference between jenny and rob was good too because they were similar in age br br overall its a fun movie but i think nobody under 13 should watch this movie because of the sexual scenes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552081227302551 Review: so often these lifetime flicks are one dimension with over the top characterizations and performances and with contrived plot lines and climaxes which are intended to trade any semblance of reality for drama br br but most of all many of these flicks provide characters where it's difficult to feel a trace of sympathy or empathy for even the good guy good gal characters much less the bad ones br br however here the performance were all good the characters realistic and the relationships among the three leads as well as the ex husband father and the two females rang true throughout br br the mother's boyfriend was portrayed as being about halfway in age between mother and daughter and the actors were age appropriate to this in term of their actual ages none of the characters was portrayed at an extreme either all good or all bad and all rang true br br without in any way his allowing the relationship with his prospective to advance to the level which it did you can still feel some sympathy for him without blame br br neither mother nor daughter were perfect neither good nor bad but simply two individuals whose relationship seemed realistic and not contrived by the script writer br br lifetime flicks even those which begin with some semblance of often end with a deranged character a carving knife or such other stories seem to need to provide the everyone lived happily ever after close br br this film presented a realistic premise story and resolution from start to finish a welcomed variation to the norm of this genre Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30093660950660706 Review: billy and jade had a very close relationship that went to far one evening even though billy was sleeping with mother jade has to deal with the fact that her mother may never know and that it will never happen again billy is played by rob who couldn't have looked better lifetime tv has made another movie that everyone is bound to like Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3506786823272705 Review: i was lucky enough for this film to come on tcm so i had the opportunity to see it it's rather hard to find despite it being a hitchcock classic unfortunately it also has its shortcomings some of which hitchcock has repeated later first off the ending is a little too neat and perfect in the last few scenes until the last five minutes there is an astounding amount of tension then the five minutes just everything perfectly up very unsatisfying the ending is also overly dramatic for a hitchcock film he is was and always will be the master of suspense why would he stoop to something as low as a cheap action sequence for the ending apart from the few shortcomings the film is great the plot is excellent one of the best and most universal ever the theme simple you meet a stranger a perfect stranger he offers to kill someone for you you know you have someone you want if nothing else dead the catch he asks you to do the same for him will you accept this bizarre yet ingenious arrangement you're clear of suspicion and so is he after all neither of you knew the victim and you don't know each other either you're just on a brilliant concept and one that just about every single person can relate to the pacing is good you never lose interest or patience the cinematography is good but not nearly as good as it is in other better hitchcock films the acting is flawless the characters are well written credible and realistic hitchcock uses some of the same elements that he often uses the dominating mother the mothers boy etc the film is very good but it just feels a little watered down it didn't go that famous extra mile that would have made it great it stopped before crossing the line between what's common and what's daring that is the primary reason for the film failing to be great but mainly remains good with potential to be more than that the end leaves you unsatisfied and disappointed however everything leading up to the end is very good so the film still gets a deserving 8 10 good but not great any fan of hitchcock should see it as it is among his best somewhat far down on the list but still there i recommend it to any fan of hitchcock 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9916954636573792 Review: lackawanna blues is an entertaining engrossing emotionally charged hbo tv movie based on the childhood memories of actor ruben santiago hudson who also appears in a small role this joyous motion picture experience is centered around santiago hudson's childhood guardian rachel nanny crosby a strong big hearted black woman who ran a boarding house in new york during the 1950's nanny was a one woman social service organization whose boarding house was filled with drunks drug addicts misfits and everyone else in town who needed a hand up instead of a hand out the of the story revolves around relationship with young ruben beautifully played by marcus franklin a boy whose divorced parents were unable to raise the boy properly so nanny took him in s who has been wasted for years in the thankless role of lieutenant van on law order turns in a powerhouse performance as nanny the neighborhood mother figure whose boarding house became a symbol for the downtrodden black folks in her town is nothing short of magnificent in a performance that earned her a golden globe and an emmy award is backed by an impressive all star cast that includes howard brilliant and heartbreaking as husband louis gossett jr rosie perez jimmy macy gray michael k williams jeffrey wright henry simmons patricia ernie hudson mos def and hill harper as the adult ruben colorful and exciting beautifully photographed and exquisitely scored this is one of a kind motion picture experience that works on all levels but if for no other reason is worth seeing for the electrifying starring performance by s who is given the role of a lifetime and makes the most of it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709133505821228 Review: this is one of the finest tv movies you could ever see the acting writing and production values are top notch the performances are passionate with beverly d'angelo superb as the older woman with a teenage daughter and rob simply perfect as the young stud boyfriend however the best part of this film was how it showed the consequences of sexual abuse instead of going for the usual happy ending it showed that abuse can happen in good families involve good people and wreck lives it is thought provoking and entertaining congratulations to all concerned with this exceptional movie br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861074686050415 Review: it's 3 br br i just saw this movie about six minutes ago and it is fantastic br br a teenage girl has a night of passion with her mom's lover and it ruins everybody's lives the really interesting thing about this movie is that you can't really place the blame on any one person br br everyone performed perfectly and the story was thought provoking br br you should definitely see this movie if you can get your hands on it br br i give it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651597738265991 Review: i didn't have much faith at the beginning but as a costa citizen i can confirm that the movie shows the reality that we live day by day and shows a lot of things of our culture such as our way to speak our music our way of standing up for our rights without any fear without any weapons br br i'm really proud of the job they did and of how they didn't forget along the movie the message they wanted us to receive not caring for the money but actually working with a short budget letting us appreciate the beautiful scenarios and the great photography br br i strongly recommend seeing this movie you will not regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96864914894104 Review: caribe is not a masterpiece in any of its storytelling aspects however it delivers a perfectly enjoyable story along with a magnificent cinematography the narrative structure is set around two narrative one of them the other each one having elements that relate and co exist in excellent harmony the story never loses the right pacing and it shows a very good blending of the human figure with its natural environment which is a character in itself the acting is great and for that we owe credit to the emerging director esteban furthermore the characters are very well written and masterfully complex so once you become with them you can perceive their feelings without them even saying anything i can't say i liked this picture because of all the hype it generated in costa but rather because of the way it really achieves in showing an interesting portrait of what happens when you interfere with the equilibrium of people's lives hopefully caribe will establish a reference for future projects in costa as it is a very good example of nice movie making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9695013165473938 Review: mom has to be one of the all time uncomfortable movies to watch it features an elderly lady you would love to have as your nanny who becomes the mother f ing monster you would ever want to meet on a dark night br br this nanny eats the of a young lady at the opening of the movie and it just gets as it goes on a cross between the howling and brain dead seem to come to mind when describing mom br br a must for horror fans who have the stomach for it if you have watched re animator or brain dead this will float your boat and are willing to switch the brain off for an hour or so let the gore pour 8 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46663179993629456 Review: when his elderly mother emily jeanne bates is attacked by her james and turns into a cannibalistic monster tv news reporter clay mark thomas miller struggles to keep dear old mom from satisfying her hunger br br although the above plot summary conjures up images of trashy over the top 80s horror titles such as mothers and rabid mom actually turns out to be a refreshingly original take on the werewolf vampire zombie exactly what emily becomes is never really clear but it ain't nice as well as a touching study of the close bond between mother and son devotion to his mother leads him to abandon all of his other responsibilities including his job and his relationship with pregnant girlfriend alice mary beth whilst love for clay ultimately drives her to self destruction br br technically the film could be sharper with more stylish direction and better effects the shots of the creature are kept very brief so as not to disappoint and certain more experienced members of the cast with terribly cheesy performances yes james and stella stevens i am referring to you fortunately however the strong emotional undercurrent in the well constructed story is enough on its own to ensure that mom is an effective compelling and occasionally shocking which i have no hesitation in recommending to those looking for something a little different Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9535009860992432 Review: mom should really be given a different title to distinguish it from all the other movies out there called mom or with the word mom in the title br br this is a vastly superior zombie movie to so much of the rubbish that gets churned out time after time and all end up much the same as every other zombie movie out there br br it is so different and refreshing it almost defies br br the kind old lady who takes in a creepy who just happens to be a flesh eater who then the old lady who also turns into a flesh eating zombie or ghoul quite which exactly is not defined br br there is pathos in the story as her son realises what she has become and while at first horrified attempts to help her by supplying i shall say no more about that for fear of inserting a spoiler it is one of those movies as opposed to guns blasting explosions raging car chases etc boring etc that makes so many movies all the same rubbish but still with enough gory moments to satisfy horror fans whilst also inserting sadness into the story along with nice touches of humour as opposed to downright silliness of some so called 'horror' movies br br there is a particularly nice atmospheric shot at the beginning of the film where the old lady is sitting alone in her room with only her christmas tree for company and looks so but what she becomes oh my br br a gem of a movie and even if not your thing should at least be viewed if only once by any true horror fan Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07854699343442917 Review: this film was made right in the area where i grew up and now live i know personally most of the property owners of the various locations used in the film as a teenager i worked in the fields surrounding the isolated road shown late in the film with ron perlman jonathon and the car i am told that jonathon and ben allison are are natives of nc i was fortunate to see it at a local showing at that showing was one of the people who helped select locations and secure props such as the bus 1938 used in the movie the bus had no reverse gear and during filming the driver missed his stopping point a few times and had to drive several miles to return to the proper point those details of the technical issues added to the enjoyment for me the film accurately depicts life in this area during wwii a well done film and i anxiously await the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656084179878235 Review: much about this movie was beautiful the acting the scenery and without a doubt cinematography background showed through on the beautiful shots definitely worth watching as your attention will be captivated the entire time and it ends on just the right note br br the acting by newcomer jonathan was superb as one would think he was a pro acting since he was born he has gone on to act in other feature films but this starring role will always be remembered br br the film does have that academy award feel to it at times where it's slow and scenic and quiet so it's not a movie that a d d kids can sit through however the feel of east bend and played out well as a 1940's era film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9524658918380737 Review: william faulkner was one of the american writers to win the nobel prize in literature faulkner mostly wrote about life in the south particularly during the depression years many of his stories have been adapted to screen short stories like two soldiers is an endearing tale of two brothers in december 1941 after the attack on pearl harbor the older brother pete greer goes to memphis tennessee to enlist like hundreds of thousands of young men some who would never come home his younger brother doesn't take his departure well he manages to get a bus ticket to memphis without any money to find his brother he surprisingly becomes a soldier of another kind since he wants to enlist also at 10 years old ron perlman does a surprising performance as the military leader who manages to take care and bond with the boy this short film won an oscar for best short live action film which is well deserved if it was longer it could compete with the longer films everything else like costumes art direction and recreating the era of america in 1941 is perfect the film also shows the heartbreaking war at home as most americans were surviving the great depression the actors and actresses are not known but they do a first rate performances if hollywood would make more quality films i would probably go to the cinema more if broadway had more quality shows i would go to the theater more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9013450145721436 Review: in my never ending quest to see as many quality movies as possible in my lifetime i stumbled upon this film on cable i tried hitchcock three times before this and never have i felt that the man's work lived up to the praise he had received i always felt he was good not great from what i've seen this was the best of his films i've seen robert walker is absolutely chilling his performance takes the film where hitchcock wanted it to go even an average performance here the overall product my favorite scene was his obsession about getting the lighter from the drain how exactly does he get his arm down there though bruno is quite a compelling character but i also loved the performance by patricia hitchcock as barbara the rest of the morton family as well as guy were a bit dry and boring but she added some flare to the movie as well as having some of the better lines in the script br br lastly in any suspense movie you're going to live and die by your ending this one holds water unlike a couple other hitchcock films i've seen i truly was unsure of how it would end which kept me on the edge while i watched and waited Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8293672204017639 Review: although this was a film of only less than forty minutes it is one of best directed and acted stories i have ever seen it accomplishes in less than 45 minutes what most films cannot in more than 90 br br it is the story of two brothers one 18 and the other 10 they come from a poor farm family in mississippi both are caught up in war and the conflict of duty verses love of family br br it brought tears to my eyes especially because the entire film is so well acted and directed plus it tells the story of so many wars where one serves and the other left behind br br i can fully recommend this film as beyond superb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765684604644775 Review: this oscar winning short film 40 minutes based on a short story by william faulkner takes us back to small town tennessee in december 1941 two brothers one about 18 and one about 8 are looking for birds eggs obviously a huge collectors item for boys in the south around this time well the japanese bomb pearl harbor and the older brother pete decides to enlist he gives his prize egg to his little brother willie and heads off wishing to show more emotion and tenderness to his little well willie isn't having any of it if pete can be a soldier so can he he heads to memphis showing his and determination as he gets the better of several adults along the way after finding the center in memphis he demands to see his brother pulling a knife on a lieutenant and him in the process we are shown the devotion and love of a little brother jonathan he delivers a impeccable performance as a stubborn strong willed boy in the times of the movie tries and mostly succeeds in showing how brothers can show devotion and the importance of family ties in one's youth as the two brothers reunite shortly the movie delivers a cathartic cry as the love us all br br this movie is like a cold bottle of water maybe or good clear water with a but not pure natural spring water like still it your thirst and you don't doubt its purity and effects it is more run of the mill and less expensive than some but gets the job done leaving one and afterwards 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929322004318237 Review: a beautifully photographed and paced short film it captures the feeling of this family and much of the country during the period just prior to and after pearl harbor br br i appreciated the visual look of the film naturalistic and simultaneously poetic great work by a great d p david boyd br br though a family film the story never becomes maudlin or we understand and believe the motivation that the young boy on his odyssey i understand the love of the younger brother for his older brother and do not question why he sets out to do what he does i understand that he is driven by a deep desire to be with his brother in this time of crisis the kid is tough and the performance by jonathan is superb as is the veteran performance by ron perlman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630724787712097 Review: two soldiers is an excellent example of fine film making the director and producer took a heart warming story and brought it to life with a very skilled and dedicated cast excellent cinematography and very creative artistry br br the relaxed back woods lifestyle of the brothers was depicted with great details and contrasted sharply with the lifestyle that they were thrust into the interaction between the brothers brought laughter and tears as they struggled with a hard but peaceful life in the back woods of north carolina and an even harder life of war br br the acting was great particularly from the younger brother who is new to the big screen played by jonathan to the older brother played by ben allison and the powerful performance by the colonel played by ron perlman the performance was extremely well cast br br it was a pleasure to enjoy the magic of two soldiers and i heartily recommend it to audiences of all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870961904525757 Review: based on a william faulkner short story two soldiers is a top notch short film a movie that has enough story emotion and great cinematography for a feature film and definitely leaves you wanting more in the end the story involves two dirt poor mississippi brothers one only a kid the other old enough to volunteer for the war effort shortly after the japanese attack on pearl harbor the younger brother played brilliantly by newcomer jonathan doesn't want to let his older brother go and he sets out on a quest to enlist in the army himself ron perlman gives a gruff but touching as the army colonel who decides to help the kid br br because it is only 39 minutes long this gem will be hard to find it will most likely be confined to the festival circuit for now but remember the name aaron schneider this picture marks him as a director to watch Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5828471779823303 Review: two soldiers is an excellent example of fine film making the director and producer took a heart warming story and brought it to life with a very skilled and dedicated cast excellent cinematography and very creative artistry br br the relaxed back woods lifestyle of the brothers was depicted with great details and contrasted sharply with the lifestyle that they were thrust into the interaction between the brothers brought laughter and tears as they struggled with a hard but peaceful life in the back woods of north carolina and an even harder life of war br br the acting was great particularly from the younger brother who is new to the big screen played by jonathan to the older brother played by ben allison and the powerful by the colonel played by ron perlman the performance was extremely well cast br br it was a pleasure to enjoy the magic of two soldiers and i heartily recommend it to audiences of all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870878458023071 Review: pierre plays a don character unable to speak living in a world with modern life he to his homemade weaponry helmet and spear made out of seat and discarded office furniture just as don rode the man rides his literally the lost lives caught up the harsh and demeaning modern world soaring above the earth away from the plight of modern man both characters ride in search of adventure in an effort to right the wrongs of the world both characters are guardian knights of values unfamiliar to most of the other characters in the story br br unlike tale in this movie we identify more directly with the anachronistic ideals of the main character we can only compare this alien and landscape to the lush and beautiful world we live in our frame of reference is the fantasy realm which the lone knight perhaps remembers our vision would be one which expects the main character to triumph to to change his world for the better back into a world of plenty that no longer exists br br we look at this movie and see a true knight among a world of humans as animals don considered himself a true knight among animals br br with tale we can only see the dreamer without really understanding the scope of his anachronistic in and tale we see the new world from the eyes of don because we value the same visions and ideals as the main character Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485419392585754 Review: remember that this came out before gulf war i which gave us werner herzog's lessons of darkness br br le combat is not sci fi it's more like judgment i've watched it at least a dozen times it really is a fitting companion to herzog's lessons of darkness and in that time men will seek death but they will not find it for death will flee from them br br that someday alas may be today in iraq br br but back to le combat make sure to watch thru the very last second of the film i wouldn't call it a surprise ending but it is something you'll miss if you just assume the end won't be anything more than what you will already have seen Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6736791729927063 Review: this is an example of what film school would call a good debut movie it follows all the rules short scenes to the point cheap to shoot film making no sets just buildings and possibly an empty hospital wing also even the black white film stock was a stroke of genius probably selected more for its low expense rather than film effect but it worked br br reno was amazing as the brute everyone's acting was brilliant the plot was simple and effective and no flabby bits left to distract you a tight well crafted cost effective budget movie br br released in 1983 this would've been made just before the art of big budget action became refined by the hollywood movie making engine and movie making was more exclusive and therefore more difficult and more in need of the right people in the right places than today's internet enabled world so luc besson would've had to do quite a bit of and promise keeping to achieve this result which makes the end product all the more remarkable br br but then again the french movie industry has always maintained an excellent reputation yes i know luc besson is belgian but the movie is a french production and has been the source of many hollywood remakes br br if i have one criticism it's that the cover picture on the dvd and possibly the original sales poster bears no resemblance to the movie whatsoever and appears to be a rather bizarre image rather than representative of any of the movie's themes at first glance it appears to be a man in post apocalyptic armour on a swing but on second reveals a man in armour with a lance on an office chair with his legs on a desk in a self confident posture this never happens in the movie once br br it's black and white film stock zero dialogue physical acting tight scenes and brilliant actors makes this movie one worth adding to your private movie collection a superb movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9912827014923096 Review: although compared with mad max this film is in a league of its own set in post apocalyptic paris this film is about man's struggle for survival he has lost his ability to speak and there is a remarkable shortage of women congratulations luc besson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9092397689819336 Review: i knew the premise of this film and obviously i can't miss a good sounding film especially from master of suspense director sir alfred hitchcock basically tennis champ guy haines farley granger meets eccentric stranger bruno anthony robert walker on a train travelling from washington to new york bruno talks about a perfect murder guy hates his wife and bruno hates his father so bruno suggests swapping murders guy obviously didn't take him seriously until of course when guy's wife miriam joyce haines rogers or laura elliott is found murdered in an amusement park guy of course is the chief suspect and bruno keeps bumping into him reminding him of their plan and giving him more things to help him kill the father he wants dead this murder and bruno's stalking are threatening his tennis career and his relationship with the daughter of sen morton north by leo g carroll anne ruth roman bruno realises that guy won't do his murder so he decides to plant the evidence at the crime scene to make him guilty guy's cigarette lighter at the amusement park after his tennis game guy and anne who obviously found out the murder plan race to the amusement park to stop bruno and they have a fight on the speeding out of control also starring patricia hitchcock the director's daughter as barbara morton marion lorne as mrs anthony jonathan hale as mr anthony howard st john as police capt and john brown as prof collins and hitchcock's cameo is the man boarding train carrying a double bass some interesting dialogue and character interactions some good suspense moments and of course the unforgettable finale a good classic film it was nominated the oscar for best cinematography sir alfred hitchcock was number 75 on the 100 greatest pop culture icons the film was number 32 on 100 years 100 thrills very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816686511039734 Review: belonging to the subgenre of post apocalyptic future films it is a stylistic and very very intimate installment the most noticed element of the film is its silence no one speaks i don't think besson despite what is evident in most of his later work meant it as any kind of cool gimmick i think what makes it so clever and so effective is the fact that with no other way of communicating everyone has to read each other based on and conveying of emotion no matter how slight though i wasn't glued to the screen upon reflection i see that it's a very touching and sensitive perspective on human nature its vehicle is the stylized sci fi movie part of its reflection on the nature of the human world is that each of its humans is not necessarily played as a perfect human being the hero a lone drifter in the desolate new world is taken in by an older recluse who refuses to keep his part of an exchange of food between him and a husky brutish character played by jean reno and so reno tries everything he can predominantly using brute force to get what he wants so the antagonist is right though not a good person and the protagonist and his sympathetic foil are both wrong though they are both good people br br it's shot in a clear and crisp black and white edited and captured in a low key yet and small scale approach and its actors are very real how can they not be they like their characters are left with the bare of communication this is one of the few truly good films that luc besson has written his earlier work is almost always better than the fluff he churns out now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9541932940483093 Review: if you expect that this movie is full of action and grabbing you from the start then don't watch it but if you like those kind of meditative movies which stick in your mind for a while until you get the details then you will love it now don't get me wrong there is action and there are things going on just not in the usual way br br basically the plot is in a post apocalyptic world where anyone fights in his or their way for survival in this fight they lost the ability to speak i don't want to write more to not spoil the movie for you but trust me if you like sf authors like or or even some from orson scott card you will love this movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2014981508255005 Review: i am a long time fan of luc work and for about as long as i've known his name i've also looked for this movie i tried looking for this movie all over california for over four years this past summer i took a trip to europe one of my missions on this trip was to at least see this movie long story short i bought it and watched it in france i was blown away it completely made my trip and i finally feel content that i have seen luc first work absolutely amazing character development very thought provoking great acting and the ultimate concept movie if you are a concept movie fan this is one of the most original and classic i feel as though it is a rare treat to see a movie like this one its risky its unorthodox and ultimately its just downright unique if you are a luc besson fan its indeed a must see however whether your a besson fan or not its definitely an important work overall a great contribution to the immortal art of cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873402714729309 Review: a poetic examination of the human condition performed without dialogue the anti hero the man builds a to escape a band of out of the of what was once a civilization to the ruins of the city to for his survival there he crosses with the brute brilliantly played by jean reno of the professional and mission impossible fame the man is rescued by a crazy old genius who lives in a fortress of his own design by using their wits the man and the old genius are able to keep the brute and his ilk at bay but they realise it is only a matter of time before their are compromised so they make a break for it this is a strongly understated tale of the struggle for life with excellent action scenes and clever humor of all of the movies of its kind like road warrior omega man and even ultimate warrior featuring yul as a buff knife fighter le combat is the most artfully crafted copies of the video are hard to find i would give my left eye ball for one if your local art house ever has a revival of this film i heartily recommend that you break any engagement to able to be able to see it big Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789455533027649 Review: i don't believe it luc besson is not only a genius now he has always been one this film is for everyone who likes real good deep films just perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9527985453605652 Review: luc first work is also his first foray in science fiction a genre to which he will return fourteen years later with the fifth element 1997 even if this film was strongly influenced by hollywood cinema it is still highly enjoyable back in 1983 le combat reveals own approach of science fiction he takes back a threadbare topic and his efforts are discernible to make a stylish work shot in widescreen and black and white a disaster has destroyed virtually all the population from earth and we will never know what was this disaster and why men can't talk any more some barbarian hordes were formed in parallel a man pierre lives on his own and arrives in an unrecognizable paris where he is received by a doctor jean br br there are no words in work the characters' actions and the progression of the events go through looks and gestures although the starting point and the backdrop are unnerving the film has never the look of a one it seems that the man and the doctor try to reproduce gestures and actions linked to mankind before the disaster the film opens with the man having sex with an doll later the doctor tries to make him speak through a machine and he is a painter in his spare time it's all the more intriguing as these paintings seem to come from the prehistoric times following this reasoning one could argue that the bearded giant jean reno embodies evil and a threat to the efforts by the man and the doctor to regain what finally made a human being ditto for the gang of baddies at the beginning of the film br br the pessimistic whiff that such a film could convey isn't really at the fore and gives way to a glimmer of hope personally the film could have gained with no music at all except the one the man can hear with his cassette recorder luc besson was to make better and still films like this one he also pierre career as a director who will leave a patchy work behind him in the future force 1989 simple 1991 ma 1999 or 2003 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9245878458023071 Review: well i guess i was in the mood for a movie that really grabbed me from the beginning this movie wasn't it it along at a pretty slow deliberate pace for the first 40 minutes but there wasn't really anything in it that i was terribly interested in there's an intriguing and mysterious feud between jean character and an old man but more of the first 40 minutes is dominated by the of the main character whom i didn't know much about and couldn't really relate to at the time he wanders around alone for the most part he doesn't meet anyone i imagine the director was trying to depict the loneliness of the human condition in this post apocalyptic world or something which is all good but i still wish he'd trimmed it down from 40 minutes to 15 because it can get incredibly boring br br but after those 40 minutes things start to get very interesting i guess i won't really say more than that because i don't want to spoil anything so if you've seen the first 15 30 minutes of this movie and are thinking about turning it off like i was just stick with it it gets a lot better br br one of the most interesting things i found about this movie was the fact that it had no dialogue whatsoever which really made me have to think about what was happening how characters were feeling and what their motivations were why things were how they were in this post apocalyptic world all of which gives the story a lot of room for audience interpretation and it's amazing how much more satisfying a movie is when the actors aren't telling you exactly what's going on Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3518489897251129 Review: it's hard to use words for this movie since it contains none itself br br but the images it conveys both powerful and sweeping are ones which remind us why we watch movies and you might be saying well leonard maltin doesn't like it it can't be that good but you're wrong see this movie french cinematic brilliance en ensemble Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9420852661132812 Review: i still can't describe what to feel when i received this by the site such a rare movie so little spoken and known is difficult to find even to fans but the contrast past and present is devastating now i hold a dvd of the movie with the finest quality possible as i did in atlantis the other rare besson movie i bought by the internet i saw this one at home with all the lights of my dvd and tv turned off and at the experience i didn't know what to expect wickedly i always searched some kind of disappointment when i saw a film by luc besson i never had seen before but it never came this movie was no exception from the start i understood that the person who makes a film like this as a first feature is destined to be big in the future and so it happened this won several prizes including the highest prize in a film festival of my country which makes me proud and it shows that this movie is many bigger things this may be the most original after the war movie i have ever seen beating mad max in originality and artistic feel there is not a problem with this movie its cinematography is genius as well the of the actors i am also proud to say that finally i saw all the movies of my favorite director and have a copy of almost all of them joan of arc is still waiting for me to buy the dvd this movie is most of all a work of style and dedication which makes clear why luc besson is a director of my choice good taste beautiful framing excellent use of music i also at eric first feature length score and the promise of great achievements did well to bet in its boy genius the man who would later change the face of france's and relation between movies and their public let's hope besson starts working in a new directorial project i will be the first to cheer it until then i recommend this movie to anyone who need to learn a lesson of how good movies are made with little money i loved the atmosphere of the movie which by its black and white cinematography suggests us an even more depressed view of the world after the holocaust this movie works by the sheer magic of movies showing in pictures what we can't explain by words and i'm with all the people who wrote comments to this movie and liked it good choice a great hug to everyone who sees this and feels that a little of their lives were changed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750208854675293 Review: i thought film managed to do without words what few films have been able to do with them capture true human emotions the main character's struggles triumphs set backs hopes and desires are all so honestly shown that you wonder if he is acting at all the film has a low budget and is obviously made without the glitz and glamour afforded to most hollywood productions but that is what allows this film to transcend the stereotypical sci fi and become a true drama however calling this film solely a drama would take away from the fantastic post apocalyptic plot true this type of movie has been done been before but i think this one captures the joys and sorrows of that type of world possibly better than any other one does Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6666918992996216 Review: as i looked at this movie once again i think it belongs among hitchcock's greatest films the first time i saw it i was just blown away by the suspense action and imagery it has the gripping ending the deranged murderer the innocent man framed or victimized by circumstances some great on location shots e g the jefferson memorial in washington and penn central in new york it also has great supporting actors with hitch's daughter patricia in the role of the younger sister to ruth roman and the stalwart leo g carroll in another of his hitchcock movies the merry go round episode near the end is one of the most nerve in hitchcock's body of work br br robert walker as bruno anthony his last full film gives a great performance as the deranged stranger on the train who worms himself into the life of the unsuspecting tennis star guy haines farley granger granger plays the nice guy who is caught up in a messy divorce the movie opens with the camera showing the shoes of two separate men as they leave their to board the train eventually they meet and the story takes over the stranger takes an unusual interest in the tennis star and as the movie continues the stranger becomes a stalker the action shifts from place to place including washington the fictional small town of the forest hills tennis championship and a passenger train taking the two leading men back and forth on separate missions towards the end the pace of a tennis game is woven into the plot as they race against time the camera cuts away to the faces of the athletes as they and serve in a remarkable series of shots when the closely fought contest is over the climactic chase takes place hitchcock has a love for trains and it is great to see penn station long since gone trains are featured in the 39 steps the lady vanishes shadow of a doubt spellbound north by northwest and this movie br br this classic hitchcock thriller took place at the start of a period of great creativity for the master of suspense the 1950's and i am convinced that one day it will be given its due in the hitchcock hall of fame Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9597280025482178 Review: great movie post apocalyptic films kick ass this one is no exception kept up the pace and interest without a speck of dialogue mainly through some good character development the fight between reno and the hero was tight i also liked the use of cave paintings and medieval like weapons to show how primitive and savage mankind had become without their technology and the connection between the beginning and end was a little spacey that is i had a hard time understanding the between the hotel and the opening sequence in sum kick ass character progression design story without the of dialogue and most importantly the always appreciated desolate scenery of a post apocalyptic wasteland Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9164994955062866 Review: i saw this today with little background on what to expect of the storyline i go to the movies as an escape to leave everything behind and enjoy a story i found this to be a good movie not great but good it was worth my money and my tears br br diane lane was wonderful as always richard gere isn't an over actor he held his own and has a certain presence that we always come to expect he brings his own style to the movie br br i think it was the kind of love story that doesn't always get told it was messy and they had other priorities but they wanted to be together and wanted to wait for each other br br i'd definitely recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837430119514465 Review: wtf do any of his books movies end in a happy ending the notebook was good but sheesh enough with the depressing endings already i'm told that he writes about realistic situations that people deal with in real life understandable but sometimes it's nice to see people who have sacrificed their whole lives to only get to a mediocre unhappy time in their lives to finally find the true meaning of happiness and are able to live it out for the rest of their days don't we already know what really happens in real life can't we for one moment an hour and a half live vicariously through a movie that ends on a happy note that gives us hope for our own br br yeah i know but for real i think we need to preface movies that end like this one with a warning beware no happy ending Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.874086320400238 Review: i am a guy so i was very hesitant to watch the movie because i know that richard gear likes to be in tear jerker movies i would rather watch action adventure sci fi i was right the movie is definitely a tear jerker diane tended to over act a few times as did richard but they brought it around and made it work the daughter was a suppressed teen with huge attitude so you started out hating her the movie is way too predictable but for entertainment purposes it was a masterpiece go rent it see if you don't shed a tear lol if you like the notebook you will love this one the beach scenes were shot even though the hurricane scenes were a little off sequence it was still a bit to watch them react to it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967607319355011 Review: hey look you don't watch this movie to change your life but if you are female especially and have always had a little thing for richard gere this movie is right up your street diane lane and richard gere have on screen chemistry going way back in is not a oscar winner movie and it will probably be forgotten sooner rather than later but if you want an atmospheric beautifully shot love story between middle aged good looking people they don't make your stomach turn and even when gere is he does not look too then this is the movie for you i loved the theme of the story and it was quite relevant in many ways of course the whole thing was presented in a superficial way glossed over and not really dealt with i mean i would have liked to know more about the father son relationship between gere and james franco but the story was really about the idea that a great love can change you for the better whether it is a lover a child a friend etc the theme of the film is about love and its mysterious ways i was kind of surprised that james franco took such a small part in this film but he is always good even for a few minutes screen time i really liked this film because it was moving and sweet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987510085105896 Review: being a middle aged mom myself i very much appreciated seeing a romance between grown up people that weaves in the many issues that effect us br br diane lane beautifully portrays adrienne and the sacrifice and conflict that a mother goes through wanting to do what is right for her children but still have a happy life herself br br i am not a big richard gere fan but he always does a good job with the guy who is sort of jerk but learns something about himself br br criticism of their romance as unrealistic is hardly justified when compared to most other romantic movies when nicole kidman and hugh jackman fall in love riding across australia with barely a conversation between them its considered high romance we get so much more here with she redeems him he sets her free its beautiful br br the intimacy they create by sharing their deepest insecurity fans into a flame of passion how long it takes is irrelevant perhaps the movie was a bit too subtle in the point that it was the letters they shared over the following year that their relationship again another real life time honored way to get to know a person br br as much as i enjoyed the plot and themes the dialogue was not consistent in quality some lines rang so true and other lines were embarrassingly trite and flat br br i also enjoyed the relationships with teenage daughter and her best friend reminding us that there are many types of love not just romantic love br br this is not a lighthearted romantic comedy more a romantic drama it does have a very relaxed pace that some might consider too slow br br the beach house is a work of art fabulous look for the bench on the porch in the first pan over the house very beautiful i also enjoyed the music and scenery which combined to create the effect of the location as being the third main character it was this place away from their regular lives that allowed them to see themselves and each other in a different light br br if you are old enough to appreciate these themes and are in the mood for a good cry get out the kleenex and enjoy this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837696552276611 Review: despite the fact that there were aspects of this film that i felt were not developed enough i enjoyed it and would recommend it to others richard gere and diane lane are great in their lead roles the basic premise of the film is that both were in the wake of broken marriages when they meet both also are searching for healing unexpectedly they find that they can help heal each other there were aspects of the film that i wished i'd seen play out more where simple flashes merely suggested themes that my mind had to fill in the blanks on such as the apology to the widower and how adrienne goes from feeling guilty about having slept with paul to feeling okay with it soon after an opportunity for a tremendous love scene was lost when it was merely suggested they were going to make love with the hurricane coming but in the end the film left me feeling deeply appreciative of the relationship that my wife and i share and there were moments that moved me to the verge of tears so i have to say it is well worth viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982736349105835 Review: i think this show was right on the money for me i watched it over the plane but there were parts in the movie that made me control myself from tearing all over the place br br the chemistry between richard gere and diane lane was very believable fantastic acting on both parts i loved how diane lane's daughter acted in the show too she displayed maturity and how she transformed throughout the show was easy to believe as what a teenager could possibly be like in real life br br i loved this show from start to end definitely recommended for the romantic people out there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980647087097168 Review: gere diane lane back again in another romantic love story they are an excellent team but somehow this film will not be among there best br br the director george wolfe using a screenplay by ann john for nicholas sparks novel does a capable job this is yet another tale of 2 strangers meeting falling in love then they go on there way then when they are about to meet again start a life together br br spoiler but not really tragedy happens one of them dies br br how many times have we seen this already br br those who never saw like this will hopefully like it more than i did this story has about every cliché there is br br the only reason this has the ratings i will give it is because of the fine acting excellent production the cast besides our 2 stars includes christopher viola davis scott glenn they all give real good performances do the very best with the material they were given br br there is a good but not over done storm sequence the sex scenes are well done no nudity next to no foul language br br ratings out of 4 82 points out of 100 imdb 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8506547212600708 Review: that's right we've got a 2008 film using themes of brief encounter and the bridges of madison county it's basically the story of lost loves redemption and a triumph of the human spirit br br the performances by richard gere and especially diane lane are very good gere gives the kind of restrained performance here as a doctor who is searching for meaning after a patient dies on the operating table lane is the mother of a rebellious daughter and a nice young son who has split from her wandering husband and has also sustained the loss of her father in the same year br br scott glenn steals the show in a one scene meeting with gere he is the heartbroken husband and he recounts his love to his departed wife it will bring tears to your eyes br br fresh from her triumph as an mother in doubt viola davis appears as an understanding friend in the film and literally hangs her hair down in a rather benign performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9412134289741516 Review: one of alfred hitchcock's three greatest films along with psycho and the 39 steps strangers on a train is as brilliantly out of control as a merry go round in and almost as deadly it's the kind of film you have so much fun watching you can't even feel properly guilty about it until you have time to catch your breath br br top amateur tennis contender guy haines farley granger meets a singularly weird stranger named bruno anthony robert walker on a train thanks to the gossip pages bruno knows all about guy's problems with his no good wife miriam and rather suggests they do each other a favor bruno will kill miriam and guy will kill bruno's father who wants to put bruno in an institution guy laughs it off but bruno ain't kidding as guy finds out to his peril br br it's a great premise for a murder story and hitchcock gives strangers on a train a run for all its worth with the help of walker in perhaps the greatest performance in any hitchcock film including anthony perkins in psycho while perkins makes his mark playing against the grain walker as anthony is one perfectly at home either up old ladies at a swank dinner party or a young woman at an amusement park br br what drives bruno many commentators suggest his apparent homosexuality finds a match in pretty guy yes bruno lights up the old gay dar but guy seems happy enough on love's with socialite anne morton ruth roman bruno's interest for guy could just as easily be envy for someone making a mark in the world while he lives at home letting mommy file his nails br br oh i certainly admire people who do things bruno looking like a cat a mouse you know it must be pretty exciting to be so important br br later on bruno calls himself a bum accurate enough except for our rooting interest in him even as he wrecks guy's life with his homicidal meddling it's the ultimate perverse tale there's a sense of integrity about bruno in his dogged dedication which commands our respect and which hitchcock plays to so brilliantly when bruno floats away from the scene of his big crime am i the only sick person in this world who's actually happy for him i think not yet hitchcock keeps the story on a right enough path for us to realize how low we have fallen we don't want bruno to win exactly but we enjoy his as he tries br br everything else is so perfect or at least close enough to make every shot memorable hitchcock always managed at least 2 3 good sequences per movie here you get a score of them at the amusement park alone 20 big shows the neon side at the entrance says and they aren't kidding script camera work a gripping tennis match ruth jaw dropping figure it's all too much greatness for one film to contain even granger does his callow youth thing here with more risible plausibility than gregory peck ever managed br br you can call this a clinic in movie making but clinic sounds too dull strangers on a train is good nasty fun all the way through leaving you with a nifty at the tail as you realize you were rooting for the wrong stranger all along heck i'll take that ride over again in a second Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7236739993095398 Review: discovering something the journey is so much more fun so much more surreal and so much more emotionally than when you finally arrive at the destination falling in love is perhaps one of the most opulent feelings in the world you feel and alive you simply want to be around that person every second of the day and the very sound of their voice gets you excited and sometimes aroused love and all the physical and emotional side effects that comes with it is pure bliss where it goes from here is anyone's guess but when you first begin your journey together nothing can compare to it br br diane lane and richard gere play adrienne willis and dr paul two emotionally scarred middle aged individuals in this film they are about to embark on that mystical journey together where love and the discovery of the emotions along the way will help save them br br lane is dealing with the typical jerk of an ex husband who still loves her but in her eyes only because the woman he cheated with no longer wants him as hurt as she was by him as much as she really dislikes him there is a part of her that is actually considering taking him back why you might ask because in life and love sometimes comfort intelligence yes this man cheated on her but she has kids with him she built a life with him and there is obviously still a connection with him br br richard gere plays a recently divorced husband and estranged father he also just lost a patient as she reacted negatively to the he is now being sued by her family and he is guilt ridden but hardened about the issue this is what brings him to in the first place although his lawyer told him not to he felt compelled to visit the woman's husband in he stays at the inn that adrienne is taking care of soon they find comfort in each other's arms and discover that they too can have a second chance in life br br by now this sounds like a simple idea for a film and although it might be something you've seen or read about before gere and lane simply own the film diane lane lights the screen up with her smile her eyes twinkle in the dark and the life she brings to the character is one worth watching gere's character is a little different he is more hardened and bitter it takes pain and her passion to bring him out of his shell he blames quietly himself for his strained relationship with his son and her secretly blames himself for the death of the patient on the outside he tells anyone who will listen that it is not his fault and that she was a 1 in 50 000 casualty but deep down it eats away at him they find each other at a time when both need someone to listen br br gere and lane have been in film together before but this is the first time they play lovers they were married in unfaithful but here they play lovers finding each other when the people in their lives have abandoned them they have a spark and a real chemistry i would love to see more films with them together in fact i'd love to see more films with diane lane but that's a story for another time br br nights in is a very passionate and romantic film about two lost souls who save each other they both become better people they both become stronger people i enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it to anyone not just couples this is a film about redemption and second chances br br it will also ask you to bring some br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9937238097190857 Review: nights in brings back to the screen two talented actors in diane lane and richard gere in a simply beautiful story of a man and a woman hungry for something more in their lives than they have at present the chemistry between lane and gere is magical from the first scene in the film to their last embrace the locations beauty of their attraction for one another when it unfolds when they first meet and the story that follows and as they begin to know each other with the attraction they feel towards each other is real is romance that is projected to an audience with tender care james franco in another micro role is just the right casting and the elegance of lane in combination with the beach house is a true fall 2008 film to remember forever as was the notebook Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444105625152588 Review: ever since they first came to the outer banks and filmed the movie i have lived here my whole life i have waited for this movie to come out and i mean waited and waited and waited over a year and a half for this movie and to me it was worth it br br the movie is different from the book but in my eyes it's still a beautiful piece of work as is the book in both i cried there were moments that tore me up i laughed and i smiled just as much it's a great movie with a great story line br br it's about never giving up on finding that one the one that will change you forever the one that will shape your soul and awaken you to a whole new view of life br br i have to say that it is possible to meet someone and have them change your life forever which is what gere's character did to lane's i met the love of my life and at once was completely captivated that i never forgot him or how smitten i was with him until i him again a year later for me i could relate to this movie with my whole heart i think that if you listen and watch the movie with your heart and your hopes you'll see what i'm talking about it's never too late to find your true love great work ms lane and mr gere Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986722469329834 Review: oh yes hollywood does remember how to use the good old formula and when lightning hits it's a rather wonderful feeling rarely hollywood creates a masterpiece because lately there seems to be more concern with up and getting the most rewards in a hurried manner or there is the matter of too many cooks in the mix usually good screenplays are the result of a talented writer who is in full control of his her property understand his material and is a good writer then there is a little important part often neglected by the marketing geniuses that so often lack creativity and vision a good actor br br a good actor can make the difference between a mediocre half cooked try and a fully realized film that might not be an important and relevant movie but one that contributes to its genre and might eventually become a classic of its type we get very few romantic comedies and we are people who are starved for them buried in the sexy humor of sex in the city is the romantic yet stormy relationship of big and carrie and people to mia because it had some romance skillfully played by streep and it could have a silly musical but it did touch us because it was played with intensity and conviction nights offers us more of it with the amazing talents of a woman who does magnificent work in romantic films ms diane lane ever since her days as a child actor we could appreciate how her talent combined with her appreciative soul allowed us to see into the hearts of the story's protagonists a few years back she teamed up with mr gere giving us a tormented romantic and sexy performance as the wife who is not too sure of her consequences in unfaithful work that should have garnered her at least an academy award she is back doing more formidable work in this romantic gem as a woman who has given up on her romantic prospects and suddenly she realizes there might be another chance around the corner br br ms lane makes this film with intelligence and passion her facial expressions communicate volumes about the different emotions her character undergoes we can read frustrations desperation anger hope loss and a range that is way out reach for a lot of the types that hollywood constantly push down our throats here is a mature performer who has the gift to project real emotions and allows us to connect with the material in such a way that we are moved as we become part of the experience br br ms lane is such a triumphant joy to watch as she goes through transformations from the first scenes of the film until the very end her discoveries become ours as we celebrate with her the power of hope and love she is able to bring back the unsurpassed joy of a person in love much like a teenager does and yet she never lets you think of her character as silly or irresponsible her eyes are expressive gems that can move even the cynical in the audience she is one of the stars that can do wonders with just one look in her the classic feel of those grand movies of yesterday are back her work recalls the passionate and intelligent work of hepburn davis garson women who played everyday types and made them memorable because they created complete characters br br we admire those superb actresses who recreate real life legends and are rewarded for it half their work is done by the mystique of the figures they impersonate however as much as anyone might make you think it is the roles such as lane's in this movie that are a more impressive achievement because they are created from scratch given a personal imprint and are able achieve heights without any previous theatrical material support such as plays and the background of a famous legend whose life is paid tribute on the silver screen lane's character is one woman whose experiences could be any of us she represents our dreams and emotions with much quality class and just the right amount of sentiment it is quite a remarkable achievement and we should be grateful that we are still able to find such a remarkable performance nowadays br br there are a few adjectives i could use to pay tribute to her work but i can only say that in my humble opinion every single frame of her work in this film is testament to one of the greatest performances ever put on celluloid by a living performer thank you ms lane Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849122762680054 Review: dr paul richard gere a successful surgeon has his wife leave him his son an uncredited james franco not respect him and looses a patient he's operating on adrienne willis diane lane has two children and discovers her husband has cheated on her they both need to get away she watches over a beautiful inn in at the same time he books a room they're all alone together you can pretty much figure out the rest br br this is what's known as a or a woman's film it's beautifully shot with a romantic setting and lots of quiet scenes there's tragedy romance more tragedy and an uplifting ending sort of the great acting by gere and lane helps disguise the fact that this film isn't really about much every single bit of the plot is predictable i rolled my eyes a lot at some of the events also it's far too short i didn't believe the romance between gere and lane for a second if comes out of nowhere and moves very quickly still the movie does work the inn itself is absolutely gorgeous and i was in tears by the end along with most of the audience so it's a predictable but gorgeous movie with some wonderful acting it doesn't deserve all the criticism it's getting i give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867182374000549 Review: before i talk about the ending of this film i will talk about the plot some dude named gerald breaks his engagement to kitty and runs off to craven castle in scotland after several months kitty and her aunt venture off to arriving at craven castle kitty finds that gerald has aged and he has grown meaner gerald has certain rules for the castle the rules have been the same for 200 years gerald does not want them to stay but kitty insist on staying by making excuses one night her aunt catches a glimpse of the monster running across the hall it scares her so much that she faints and another excuse they must stay longer kitty becomes more worried about gerald after she tries to go in the maze but gerald catches her and is even meaner to her kitty then sends for she calls their doctor who is actually their friend and his wide then to make things not look suspicious they invite a couple other friends who don't really do anything blah blah blah kitty and her aunt end up in the maze where the most suspense of the story is they somehow get separated and they try to find each other but the aunt stumbles upon the creature here it is the moment we've all been waiting for what is the creature lurking in the shadows it is a giant frog omg what is better than that after seeing the aunt the frog literally goes crazy and runs oops i mean hops up the stairs to the top of the castle the frog then leaps out an open window we then go on a shot from the ground and see the frog towards us oh yeah this movie was in 3 d but you want to know what is funny is the frog that falls out the window is actually a toy because it is 1 10 the size of the frog before it takes the leap it is then revealed that this was all fault blah blah and kitty and gerald get married then the last shot of this masterpiece is of the grave of the frog in the maze the only place where he was ever really happy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14934957027435303 Review: gerald richard carlson and kitty veronica hurst have just finished celebrating their engagement announcement in france with family and friends when he receives a letter asking him to visit an castle located in scotland uncle reportedly has fallen ill and has requested gerald the sole heir be present gerald goes off to scotland leaving his future bride behind a few weeks pass and he doesn't come back concerned kitty sends out but doesn't hear back from her fiancé four more weeks pass and kitty finally receives a weird response from gerald calling off the engagement and telling her to move on with her life not ready to give up on her relationship and looking for answers kitty hops on a plane and decides to pay gerald a visit accompanying her on the trip is her level headed aunt edith katherine best known for her starring role in the classic chiller isle of the dead when kitty and edith arrive at the estate they immediately suspect something strange is for starters gerald seems to have aged twenty years in a matter of weeks secondly this once nice and charming guy has turned into a complete jerk who repeatedly demands they leave the castle and never come back when edith comes down with a mild cold kitty uses it as an excuse to stay there to try to get to the bottom of things br br why is gerald being so cold and cruel to the woman he was just about to marry why is gerald so opposed to having company why do the house rules state that guests must be locked inside their at night why are guests forbidden to enter certain areas of the estate such as bedroom and a large hedge maze out back and what's making those strange dragging noises every night these are just some of the questions the maze poses the movie actually does a fine job building up mystery and intrigue you genuinely become interested in what's going on and patiently await the resolution to explain the weird events that are taking place and then it happens i definitely don't want to ruin the finale of this film because you're better off not knowing but it takes one of the most unbelievable and jaw droppingly strange turns i've seen in any movie it's wonderfully ludicrous in a way but it also takes a pretty solid little b w mystery and sends it straight into z grade schlock territory and yet this ending seems so out of place you're not likely to forget it once you see it br br despite the ending or maybe even partially because of the ending i really enjoyed this odd bird it's extremely talky and slow moving for the duration of the run time but it managed to keep my interest throughout director william cameron who made the much more famous invaders from mars the same year is best known as a two time oscar winning art director and his set designs here are also really interesting there's almost a silent movie feel at times with model work for some of the exteriors some painted backdrops and decorated interiors with very high as with any good castle set there are also secret and long this one also throws in a few rubber bats on strings for good measure br br a few of the actors are a little stiff and awkward but i liked most of the cast hurst is one of those obscure and mostly unknown actresses who unfortunately never seemed to catch on despite being both beautiful and talented who also gets to play narrator in framing shots at the beginning and end of the film is decent enough as the overly mannered and cautious aunt my favorite however was michael as the silver haired sinister servant who does this hilariously upright zombie walk every time he the stairs also on board in smaller roles are hillary brooke who played the title role in the sherlock holmes mystery the woman in green and bond the old dark house of course carlson also starred in it came from outer space creature from the black lagoon and some other horror flicks so you've got yourself a pretty decent cast for genre fans right there i say check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9269504547119141 Review: i recently saw this film at a 3 d film festival in hollywood it was in 3 d gray glasses not red blue it was so much fun to watch this film with an audience the print was excellent and the 3 d perfect the performances were over the top and that added to the fun the surprise ending that we aren't supposed to share with fellow movie at least according to the movie trailer and poster had people howling with laughter by today's standards this is probably more comedy than horror but with the added dimension of 3 d complete with and bats coming out of the screen this film was an entertaining romp into 50's horror Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9255444407463074 Review: is this a good movie it's hard to say but in 1953 for many people it was a remarkably effective movie suspenseful scary and then amazingly actually touching when the old gentleman meets his unhappy death at the end of the movie br br yes what lurks in the maze turns out to be something of a surprise and for a lot of people a hilarious one but the basic idea was a very real one at the time the book was written and does have some basis in fact not that it would ever result in what we see in the movie of course br br but working on what must have been a very low budget one of the greatest production designers and the person for whom the term production designer was invented creates a very eerie mood that was strangely compelling at times of course the movie is very silly but it has its moments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9091439247131348 Review: a woman and her aunt go to scotland to locate her fiancé this is a much maligned film because of its denouement but up to that point it's interesting well acted eerie and with fine set design by william cameron developed for 3 d projection veronica hurst is captivating and genteel sort of a chic british marilyn monroe still in love with richard carlson who is hiding a family secret in his castle there are even bats in the it moves leisurely until the final extraordinary set piece when hurst and her aunt katherine also the narrator sneak out of the castle in the night to venture into the maze and find what they're looking for in its center as a kid i always remembered this sequence there's nothing scarier or claustrophobic than not finding your way out of a 10 foot high maze of naturally the two women get separated setting the stage for engrossing suspense with horrific music the final result is mildly disappointing really since epilogue at the end makes some sense to all the goings on even provoking sympathy worth seeing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8830670714378357 Review: safer indeed hitchcock is cinema's all time pervert however we all know his are ours as well so we forgive him and we not only forgive him but we applaud his clever way to invite us for an unforgettable train ride br br i saw hitch's 1953 i confess a week before this one and i put both in the same category as part of his trademarks these trademarks in his genius questioning and his artistic veins that spills psychological drops of blood on the viewer without leaving of guilt instead very subtle awareness of feeling br br the pen is always than the sword and hitch firmly wrote the most questions with his wrist and then holding firmly with his hands he held cameras that always reflected peoples thirst for blood most humans have otherwise comedy wouldn't be mostly a tragic thing and making people laugh wouldn't be so complex br br mixing all dark elements of high society with a wealthy psychopath bruno and an ambitious tennis player wanna be politician guy the story is one of the most well constructed and guided by hitch inspiring many filmmakers not only with its plot but with tricky images provoking dark smiles and happy nightmares br br barely perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9853019118309021 Review: i remember this film of old it's a great chilling atmospheric horror picture about a man who moves into a scottish castle only to discover that there are strange goings on in the corridors at night and there are even stranger events taking place out back in hollywood's most familiar hedge maze yes this is the maze you've seen in every feature length film that ever involved a puzzle up to and including the shining but the punchline to this story is about the last thing you would guess i certainly didn't see it coming this is a fine example of how good and convincing a movie can be even when the premise is utterly loopy bordering on laughable i'd recommend it to anyone Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8472882509231567 Review: i liked it better than house party 2 3 the cast was hilarious and cool at the same time chris who directed the film has a very humorous cameo in it as a car look for his mom who plays the lead character john john's grandmother and you can hear her rap the title song down to the last minute at the end of the film as the credits roll she's very funny and a really good actress as well the young actors who star in it the main trio and who in reality are part of the music group did a superb job before this film i had not paid much attention to this r b group now i'm a fan the music number in the house party scene alone is worth checking out the movie i was pleasantly surprised i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873847961425781 Review: the main reason i loved this movie is because formerly immature were in it they were in house party 3 when they were 11 but they are all grown up now i was a little shocked at some of the things they were doing in the movie almost ready to tear my hair out but i had to realize that they were not my little boys anymore i think chris did a pretty good job considering that is was his first movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7505420446395874 Review: here in germany it was only shown on tv one time today as everything becomes mainstream it's absolute impossible to watch a film like this again on the screen maybe it's the same in usa or especially the message is a brutal truth find friends to make your ideas come a bit closer to reality or you become a loser if not an asshole instead br br the whole film is not particularly as simple as it may seem here every little scene every sentence every behavior of the characters show a sharp look at what could happen when one person is not accepted in a sadistic crowd which calls itself normal br br very well played by all this is a must seen who is the main character john not cox folks remember who still is bimbo decide and you will get the plot as it is intended br br a bitter look at what society becomes in a system kind of catcher in the and lord of the flies thought to the very end br br the final maybe change your own mind word Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.929551899433136 Review: i remember seeing this film when i was fairly young being quite disturbed by it i found the storyline very distressing and can still remember the various bullying techniques used one in particular was when the other school children spat in his soup before he could even taste a they also bound him and shaved his private parts this was all because he was unpopular why was he unpopular because he was bad at games i have a feeling though that even if he was good at games he would have been bullied because it's hard to decide what makes someone popular to me he is the type of person who would always be picked on because that's how children operate popular children are popular because they are in some way popularity is a hard thing to define so even at the end when he is successful in his career it makes no difference he is still left feeling tormented i found the ending quite distressing as there was no resolution Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4165709614753723 Review: thanks to the of a fellow imdb member i've just managed to watch this film for the second time in nearly twenty years and i can honestly say it hasn't lost any of its kick i can't believe that channel 4 have let this one vanish without a trace as it is an extremely powerful moving and moralistic take on the consequences of misplaced loyalty br br it focuses on a clique of friends over the course of ten years and their relationship with two from school specifically how they use one and mercilessly torment the other as events from both the past and present unfold the tension gradually thickens not to shane excellent revenge chiller dead man's shoes the acting writing and direction are very bold for 1983 and still pack a wallop today in spite of the upper crust accents of the central characters yes it might be set in public school but it's worlds apart from anything put out by merchant ivory i got a state education and can still draw countless from the story br br this is a film that you'll remember for a long time if you see it except you probably won't because channel 4 or have chosen to bury it on their own official website they describe it as an inexplicably overlooked gem from the early days of channel 4 overlooked by who this was one of the very first channel 4 films which would later go on to become thanks to the success of films like trainspotting so somewhere someone must still have the master print in these days where you can get extended issue dvds of more or less anything it's a bit moody that they can't give a film this good the promotion it deserves br br so if one of the channel 4 production is reading this stop making programmes that showcase people humiliating themselves in the hope of a tabloid deal chase up this film and sort out a nice special anniversary edition disc or something please Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8294397592544556 Review: i've only seen this film once when it was shown on tv but i can still remember it 15 years later so that must say something about it i thought it was an intelligent look into friendship bullying and the influence it can have leading into adult life br br the title really refers to how being good or bad at sports can either make you the lowest of the low or you will be tolerated by the within school and even later on into adulthood if you're good at it this is set in a private school in england but it could be anywhere br br the main character is bad at games seeks revenge in later life which all culminates in a climactic confrontation on a cricket pitch i must admit i was gutted by the ending it was powerful and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8999736905097961 Review: i absolutely love this film and have seen it many times i taped it in about 1987 when it was shown on channel four but my tape is severely worn now and i would love a new copy of it i have e film four to ask them to show it again as it has never been available on video and as far as i know hasn't been repeated since the 80's i have had no reply and it still hasn't been repeated the performances are superb the film has everything its funny sad disturbing exciting and totally takes you back to school days it is extremely well paced and grips you from start to end the scene in the shower room is particularly horrific i also cannot hear the song badge by cream and not think of this film this film deserves to be seen by a much larger audience as it is superb channel four please show again or release on video or dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703599810600281 Review: what a surprise a basic of the comedy classic 'the nutty only funny guy tim thomerson who steals the show as in robin hood men in tights is downright hilarious as the anal dr jekyll and the sex crazed hyde br br the one scene that is really funny is when dr mark catches jekyll in bed with his daughter and says br br how dare you take advantage of my innocent daughter br br jekyll replies but sir i'm going ahead with the operation br br replies back oh well in that case fu your brains out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9281815886497498 Review: the all i have is 5 dollars and my wedding ring scene was a riot i also at the scene in the bar where hyde the horse and flipped the bird to the japanese guy and said pearl harbor buddy i think my iq is higher than but i'm not sure because i can't count that high br br funny thing this 10 line requirement seems as though they would bash you for making your comments too long not too short i hope i don't make it to 1 000 words before i get to line 10 br br i'm still two lines short pardon me while i think and drink or drink and think it depends on whether my hands are faster than my mind good i think i've made it to the 10 line limit thanks for reading Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8309285044670105 Review: when alfred hitchcock made strangers on a train it was a for the bulk of the film going public that he was back at the top of his form from 1946 to 1950 his films were not box office successes and his arrangement with david o ended because of this actually he made some really good films in the period such as notorious spellbound under rope and my opinion but while notorious and spellbound were liked the audiences were turned off by hitch's attempts at experimentation his use of a dream sequence by in spellbound was acceptable as was the setting among but the experiment with long takes in rope confused the public making ignore the merits of that film and the willingness of hitch to have the audience fooled by a lie told by a leading character in a flashback was disliked far more disliked then it deserved to be in a matter of bad timing for under it was released just as the scandal of it's star ingrid bergman and roberto broke out made it seem to be a failure which it wasn't the case was another failure and one that really had little in it's favor br br with strangers on a train hitchcock away from the special tricks that interested him in the recent films instead he concentrated on his favorite themes of shared guilt and mistaken identity based on a novel by patricia the story was of how guy haines a professional tennis player meets a fan of his bruno anthony a playboy who is traveling on a cross country train at the same time as the athlete bruno is talkative and and guy views him as one of the typical fans he has met if a little eccentric with his talk of wanting to be on the first rocket to outer space but bruno knows all about guy's personal problems he is married to a promiscuous young woman named miriam and is in love with anne morton daughter of a senator bruno knows that miriam won't divorce her successful celebrity husband bruno mentions how he can sympathize he hates his stepfather who is constantly criticizing him then bruno mentions sort of off the an idea he has about two men technically strangers exchanging murders for each other and then committing two perfect crimes instead of them guy listens to the idea and agrees it is an interesting idea the train reaches guy's destination and his last comment is like a of the idea he just does not realize that the eccentric bruno is a sociopath and believes guy has just agreed to the two killing each other's foe br br it's a wonderfully simple plot actually bruno of course does kill miriam but he fully expects guy to live up to the murder agreement and kill his stepfather guy is horrified and worse he finds that he is the police number one suspect when bruno to encourage guy mentions he has the lighter he it on the train and can plant it at the murder site guy finds himself in deeper problems how to avoid the police and how to control if possible the insane bruno br br hitch always planned the shots of his film carefully so that from the start we see both our heroes from their feet heading towards their fateful meeting in the train with each other there are constant cross contacts used in the film to show how the two men are drawn into each other's it is like fate drawing them together yet both have their own personality and hitch with a typical twist makes the mad bruno actually more of an attractive figure his scheme may be vicious it will kill two people if successful and he will have guy live up to the agreement no matter what but he has a zest for life one suspects that once guy too had one but his failure coupled with his now dating a socially prominent woman has made him more and dull than he was br br the cast is good too robert walker probably had his finest role in this film only a year before his death it was a far cry from the boy next door of since you went away or the clock his figure also looked quite elegant in tales in several scenes as guy farley granger acts like a cousin of his co murderer in rope especially as the circumstances make him increasingly suspicious to the authorities as his earlier role made his behavior increasingly suspicion to jimmy stewart as for the ladies rogers is properly as miriam enabling the audience to be prepared for her demise in a famous sequence shot in the reflection of her so that they actually are cheering bruno in his act of evil patricia hitchcock appears as the younger sister of anne ruth roman who bears a close resemblance to miriam and accidentally sets off bruno at a social occasion she plays this rare role well ruth roman is properly supportive of granger but her role is because she is establishment in her background and somewhat low other supporting performers leo g as the senator marion lorne usually a comedian as bruno's mother and norma as an unexpected of violence from walker are all shown to best advantage all at the hand of a master Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949264645576477 Review: mark from the old late night tv show plays dr daniel jekyll a mild mannered surgeon who invents a powder that turns him into a drug crazed party animal this was not of course his intent he had higher aspirations but he goes with the flow this is actually a fairly stupid movie but it's also pretty fun of course once the good doctor realizes what he's done he's ashamed but he's also not above doing it all again running through hollywood as a crazed sex machine with out hair gold chains there's a few subplots like fiancée who is the daughter of the head doctor at our lady of suffering and pain employer and there's tim thomerson as a plastic surgeon with seemingly few real parts and a taste for men and a rich old man whose situation is a parody of howard hughes and who is going to make several people rich with a complete set of organ including yeah the humor is raunchy and silly and overall the whole thing is fairly tasteless but if you're not above a quick wallow in the gutter you'll probably like it just fine now available on dvd too for the first time 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8627930283546448 Review: pearl harbor buddy this movie is brilliant sure it doesn't exactly flow like an multi million dollar comedy does but the jokes that are constantly thrown in are unbelievable i'm one that goes for silliness much like dumb and dumber airplane and wet hot american summer and i have to say this easily ranks up there movies just aren't written with this kind of sporadic comedy anymore too many jokes in this are such a surprise to the viewer that it's honestly amazing that more don't know about and praise this slapstick masterpiece when watching this you will easily find over 20 quotes from it that you will find yourself quoting after wards and after to watch it again you'll find even more Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.276960164308548 Review: in the first transformation scene what is the music i've heard it was the greeks don't get no is that right i really liked that sound i also liked the got nothing to hide in the final scenes truly a movie but with many laughs and puns sight gags and slapstick madam woo woo's place was reminiscent of some places i have visited myself ivy venus has appeared in some other stuff that is truly amazing she looks much different in the movie we're talking about but her maturity didn't hurt her a bit mark reminds one of gene wilder in some ways bess armstrong was beautiful and maintained her beauty for a long time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735982418060303 Review: i love this movie a lot i must get this on dvd i have 2 vhs copies but the quality is so poor that you can't read one written joke over the door of the ward i'm forever amazed that did almost nothing afterward he made both dr and mr hyde totally believable br br the movie is plagued by it's low budget one atrocious edit jumps into mid word and was described on siskel ebert but there are a thousand jokes sight gags to subtle references that more than compensate i often find myself quoting lines or singing i've got nothing to hide and from time to time completely describe a scene which matches some conversation there are at least six scenes which are among my all time favorite comedy bits br br viewers with no history of cocaine use may miss a lot of gags br br here take it visual of driving while waving butt out the window i said this seat taken ' nice burn visual of swim yeah i'm right handed me me says the woman trying to sell going to love these that's my feet jack says the black feet why should we tell you she's at the supermarket ivy on supermarket pa whole shopping cart into ambulance etc Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07057979702949524 Review: some said that this was a nose candy flick but short of the original dr concoction no drug has yet been developed that can provide this effect if was the slime mold stage that white sparkling powder is the stephen hawking or at least the idiot savant branch this reality show is really about the sacred cows of medicine seen as was the emperor without clothes few of us want to question the health field both because most of us would not have lived to our current age had we been born before modern medicine and because our subconscious hopes that we will continue to live on if we have faith in the helping so the geniuses who produced this movie made jokes out of those giving us the sugar that allows us to swallow the modern institution of medicine the timing was right and many were able to see the business side of the healing companies behind the curtain of oz a decade before when george c scott through the movie the hospital my wife and i were sitting in the packed premiere in oklahoma city just as in jekyll remake we were almost unable to keep from falling out of our seat and laughed and for the duration the hundreds of other audience members were deadly silent they were shocked that doctors nurses the hospital institution were being mocked it was as if the pope billy graham and gandhi were were sitting in the animal house beer stained tee shirts and all competing to see who could tell the funniest god knock knock jokes between had the hospital been a slapstick comedy rather than a satire they might have been able to see what was being shown to them unfortunately they were like republicans at a screening of michael moore's 9 11 perhaps smaller golden would have been given to the corrupt medical corporation leaders health insurance companies would have had a tougher time denying medical care and health would have been earlier if george c scott had tap danced in a while delivering his terrible truths but forget everything i just said watch the movie be consciously made as happy and joyful and full of laughter as the best ever saturday night live skit and let the subconscious in the documentary of the underlying reality just don't blame me when got to got to got to got to becomes one of your or when got nothing to hide occupies that portion of your brain now paralyzed by its a small world after all or when you start calling your local hospital our lady of pain and suffering instead of our lady of eternal construction even were changing their favorite terrible boss winner from on him and leave him for dead to body in a pit you in it the smell of death it's gone chicken sushi mary mary Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21698333323001862 Review: it took me a while to find this movie since they don't have it yet on dvd and my vcr is not worth hooking up again i guess all the referencing to drug use is too much for some folks but i found a decent bootleg on ebay and i must say that anyone who takes this movie too seriously is just retarded it is a slap stick spoof in the vein of airplane i must say that when i watched it on showtime or spotlight growing up in the 80s i enjoyed the humor a whole lot more then than i do now but it's definitely worth watching just to see what they i e movie makers were able to get away with before the just say no unleashed their propaganda sing we are all on drugs hahaha it's a silly film and worth the 10 i paid off of ebay to get it on dvd just don't even think about comparing it to the original that's just plain stupid what are you high Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16581256687641144 Review: coming from the generation i thought this movie was hilarious it definitely brought jekyll hyde up to date so to speak my husband and i laughed all the way through it would love to have the movie in my collection i told my two teenagers about the movie and they would love to see it they aren't into drugs but they know enough about them to understand the comedy in the movie it's been so long since i've seen it i can't remember but a few things i would have to say the funniest part was when dr jekyll off on his lab table and the straw while then up the drug he had invented funniest thing i'd ever seen in a movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576495885848999 Review: who are the people that star in this thing never heard of them but this is one of the funniest comedies i have run across it should win the prize for parody the absurd starts with dr snorting his powder and turning into a sex fiend he is pursued by libido driven nurse early in the movie in one of the funniest scenes of the movie pay attention to the hospital pa system in the background rather like the system in mash the final scene with hyde accepting the award has had me laughing for years oh and the busty nurse is cassandra peterson who went on to become elvira mistress of the dark br br if you liked the mel brooks classic movies blazing saddles etc i suspect you'd like this one br br damn shame you can't get it on dvd anywhere br br it's available on dvd now good thing dvds don't wear out from use Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755512475967407 Review: better than it has any right to be this movie died a quick and painful death at the american box office at times sophomoric at others satirical and witty jekyll and hyde is mostly just a near perfect reflection of the times laden with drug and sexual humor reminding one at one time or another of everything from the woody allen of everything you always wanted to know about sex to the mel brooks of the producers saturday night live to monty python carlin to cheech and chong watch it listen carefully because some of the jokes go by really quickly and remember a time when comedy was allowed to be offensively hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646393656730652 Review: uproarious no brainer comedy in which comedian mark portrays jekyll as an uptight doctor deeply committed to his research once he's his experimental formula he's turned into the scenery devouring hyde causing no end of problems for everybody around him br br i was pleasantly surprised by this one it has a truly insane madcap approach it's full steam ahead with one outrageously stupid yet undeniably hilarious joke after another funny lines and sight gags are in abundance plays each role for all it's worth one highlight has hyde bursting into song got nothing to hyde is quite catchy and even now i can still hear it in my head the climax even goes so far as to spoof old b w horror films br br the supporting cast is quite spirited as well with bess armstrong as the ditzy fiancée mary krista as the spunky ivy and tim thomerson as flamboyant fellow doctor knute i do wish more could have been done with character as i'm a fan of the man but it's always nice to see him in something br br a large array of familiar faces parade before the camera cassandra elvira peterson peter liz sheridan george wendt michael john dennis johnston art la lin and george in a cameo as himself br br it goes without saying that if you prefer intelligent comedy you'd better avoid this one at all costs but for those who enjoy a zany politically incorrect gleefully raunchy good time this just might do the trick br br one of the best bits is saved for last br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636498689651489 Review: i have never seen this in the theater my second viewing was tonight on big screen dvd as opposed to old vhs tape from rental store br br for it's time and i'm sure the hayes code was pushed to it's limits br br hitch's here is the game play between two combatants and yes if guy calls the cops on bruno right away the movie is min shorter hello people do you always make the best or most logical choice how many times have you been in either person's shoes and made the right choice for the love of god it's called poetic license however as guy sees the situation he has found himself in he takes it upon himself to it he does not help nor does he lie to his would be new wife her defense of him sets off the final show down with bruno feeling he has one more card to play br br for the cop shot an innocent person in pre cam days and before rules of engagement this type of thing did happen in the post rodney king world a presidential candidate backed the police in sending 43 bullets at an unarmed man if you haven't seen or witnessed outrageous police behavior your blind or have an application for the br br back to the movie br br go watch it with try and wear a post wwii filter and pretend your seeing a great suspense movie like many did for the first time back then and sure it's been copied since but your looking at one of the source of inspiration for many that followed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9183277487754822 Review: a mix of 70's drug humor along with parody of medicine and classic story line as i've often said about this flick if you don't get it you're way lame classic lines such as i've got this erection and it won't go away no matter how many times i do it you're a nurse what can you give me for it nurse replies all i have is 5 dollars and my wedding ring great sound track the classic got nothing to hide stays surprisingly close to the original plot not that the original stays in the way of a joke haven't met anyone with an iq over that doesn't find it hysterical br br Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6877420544624329 Review: this is one of those rare comedies where try as you might you can't help but giggle and yes even laugh out loud the lead actor's performance as hyde is pure manic genius see if you can keep a straight face when he does his transformation good luck on the downside there are times when the movie does bog down it seemed longer than its 90 minutes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8569486737251282 Review: so it's not an award winner so what have you ever wanted to see a film that was just silly the villain and this one could top the list my husband says that jekyll and hyde together again is one of those movies that if you've been there and done that you'll think this spoof on the 80's cocaine culture is a riot i think the whole film is just fun nothing is sacred hospitals plastic surgery howard hughes there are ongoing gags that you have to watch for to appreciate to say that the film doesn't follow the book would be true but then a lot of really good films take liberties with the published word also i recommend this movie to all the old stoners among us we may be smarter now but we will still recognize and laugh at many folks we knew ourselves back in the old days Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9538758993148804 Review: so it's a little dated now it's almost 30 yrs old amazingly enough i have this on beta tape and it still plays just fine if it came to dvd i'd snap it up in a heartbeat br br the drug humor is not appreciated nowadays as it was back then then it wasn't as much like driving without seat belts and child seats i can remember my father crying he was laughing so hard watching this i had coworkers in the 90's who'd seen it and i could bust them up by getting on the and saying br br great lines great spoof of the original and funny to me anyway even three decades later Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642353057861328 Review: i loved this movie mark was perfect for this role more classic sci horror films should be remade to this comedy level which is at the very top of the line in my opinion a no drink movie you laugh so hard you will spill it all over yourself can we expect more let's hope so i would like to suggest many movies for this type of remake mel made some remakes of classic films he made some very strong contributions a picture of dorian gray would be a good suggestion i hope some producer or director can get into the idea and bring us new comedy to our screens we are needing a good of comedy to keep our level of laughter higher than ever before a good comedy fix Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761171340942383 Review: i first seen this movie in the early 80s and we used to have it on as we all know went the way of the 8 tape sigh it really had nice picture quality too anyways i'm glad i found this movie again i've been searching for it for more than 10 years this movie falls into the category of movies like airplane continuous jokes funny actions mark is absolutely hilarious his transformation from the shy dr daniel jekyll into the sex crazed mr hyde is unforgettable complete with and the part i loved best was when he hijacked the car from this poor guy and then drove to madam woo woo's totally psychedelic experience without the drugs if you need laugh therapy this is the movie to do it when i first seen it i had tears in my eyes and my belly was hurting from constantly laughing this is a movie i could watch over and over again i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734547138214111 Review: this is sweet the actress who played the nurse with the is the same actress who plays elvira mistress of the dark another little is the actress who played the nurse who would give her wedding ring was the landlord lady of roy in king pin this is most glorious story ever to be told it should sell more copies than the bible my parents played a part in suggesting the release of this movie to a local movie theater the movie ran for a week and we were one of 4 families to see it the lady who gave the go ahead friend of the family was let go by the theater i was 3 years old i have burned through 4 copies on vhs and finally had it converted to dvd it's beautiful Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8355235457420349 Review: mark played jekyll and hyde br br michael mcguire was the dad br br tim thomerson was the plastic surgeon br br did you even see this movie i doubt it br br was fairly popular at this time for playing the pill popping doctor on thomerson has been funny in anything he does from movies to series to stand up comedy if i ever find this movie on dvd i will definitely buy it i recorded this movie off of hbo back in and have pretty much worn out the tape one of the funniest takes on the jekyll hyde theme ever br br of course with all the cocaine references in this movie it'd be panned as being way too politically incorrect today as would cheech and chong too bad because it is funny funny funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721333980560303 Review: this film was one of three that were later combined by into a compilation that was released to theaters in the late 1950s under the title the chaplin review br br this was an odd film in some ways because later in life chaplin was anti war and his movies stressed peace and brotherhood this film in contrast is a propaganda comedy meant to the us efforts in wwi it's truly odd to see charlie as the super soldier who single handedly captures 13 germans casually and coolly shoots several germans in mere seconds as a and then goes behind enemy lines to try to capture the himself truly this was a major departure for the little tramp though it was at the same time very very entertaining and funny the film is exceptionally well paced well made and i'm sure did a lot to support at home for our troops too bad it was such a pointless and costly war Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8733162879943848 Review: chaplin is a in his final film of 1918 a who can not seem to get the marching down straight he spends time over there in world war one trenches several gags stand out cheese as a grenade for one the cramped quarters of the in the trenches and when chaplin and his mates are washed out of their by flooding are highlights chaplin ends up capturing several german soldiers single handed and he the german commander for refusing a cigarette when asked how he did it chaplin replies that he surrounded them chaplin hides behind enemy lines as a tree of all things and those scenes are very very funny he escapes to a bombed house where he meets up with a french girl played by edna he's tracked down by german soldiers escapes from them again and is arrested for him chaplin is able to pull a fast one by a soldier and using the soldier's uniform he ends up saving of course and capturing the in the process along the way chaplin employs some sight gags and slapstick in turning back the german soldiers with this film chaplin explored the location possibilities in filming while maintaining the audience's attention for closer to feature length time something his contract with the mutual film corporation him the film also allowed him to poke fun at the enemy something he would again do to greater effect in the great dictator of 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938138484954834 Review: in alfred hitchcock's adaptation of patricia strangers on a train guy haines farley granger and bruno anthony robert walker meet for the first time on a train journey and discuss the idea of carrying out two murders the rather pushy anthony suggests that he could murder unfaithful wife and haines could murder domineering father the lack of any connection between the murderer and the victim in each case should ensure that both crimes would remain unsolved the tenor of the conversation leaves the more easy going haines with the impression that the proposal is not entirely serious complications arise later when anthony murders wife in an amusement park and then pursues haines to keep his side of the bargain br br the differences between the two men are clear from the start haines is a professional tennis player respectable and rather modest about his achievements whereas life is going nowhere and he admits to having been thrown out of three colleges for drinking and gambling haines is in a relationship with a daughter who he wants to marry anthony this as a cynical on part to provide himself with a to a career the character differences are also reinforced visually anthony often inhabits shadowed areas and travels in a boat called pluto whereas haines is frequently seen from the more heroic perspective provided by low camera angles br br there are some striking visual sequences such as br br 1 the murder of wife which is shown through the reflection of her glasses which fall to the ground as she struggles to free herself from anthony br br 2 the depiction of anthony alone dressed in black and looking very small against the enormous white jefferson memorial building br br 3 the occasion where all the spectators at a tennis match are moving their heads in following the action whilst one head chillingly remains fixed in a position looking at haines br br 4 the scene where the goes wildly out of control and eventually crashes spectacularly br br frequent use is made of doubles throughout the story for example haines and anthony are originally introduced as 2 pairs of feet getting out of their and going to the train as the train pulls out of the station there are 2 sets of tracks each providing a choice of 2 ways forward the 2 men discuss the murders of 2 potential victims and order 2 double the hitchcock cameo sees him struggling on board the train carrying a double bass haines feels double crossed when his wife on an agreement they had for her to see a lawyer to arrange a divorce wife goes to the amusement park with 2 boyfriends when anthony confronts her before the murder he lights his cigarette lighter and produces 2 reflections in her glasses anthony later becomes very when he meets the younger daughter who he sees as a double for wife anthony also feels double crossed when haines refuses to go ahead with the second murder when haines is travelling alone in a train going to he sees 2 men in the same carriage accidentally kicking their feet together in the same way that he and anthony had br br the action throughout the movie proceeds at a great pace and the performances of robert walker and patricia hitchcock as the younger daughter are particularly powerful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513183236122131 Review: pretty funny stuff charlie was still working towards his peak when he made this rather daring short about soldiers in the trenches of world war one daring because after all the war was still going on and this was a comedy about a serious business br br the gags are amusing without being either hilarious or tear jerking one successful scene follows another as chaplin and his comrades try to sleep in a bunker that is knee deep in water that's where we got the term trench foot from probably the most ludicrous episode has chaplin disguised as a tree and any number of german soldiers as they try to execute an allied soldier caught behind the lines edna chaplin's main squeeze at the time is a woman who with the americans and is saved from execution too br br chaplin would go on to do funnier and more ambitious things but this is better than most of his shorts during this early period Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8035471439361572 Review: chaplin enters the trenches of wwi in this spirited comedy that never the horrors of war the rain the mud the explosions all these things are present but chaplin seems strangely oblivious to them all he's in france for one thing to fight the germans something he does with unbelievable success br br it almost seems like an extended ego trip for chaplin a very funny one at that until the final minute when it rises to a new level of poignancy and everything makes sense br br perhaps it's what all soldiers dream of before the go to war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9321919679641724 Review: fantastic chaplin movie with many memorable moments as charlie joins the army to fight in ww 1 br br at first he goes to boot camp where he has to learn how to handle his rifle and how to walk in line that's a really funny scene as the tramp is not used to keeping his feet straight br br next thing you know he's in france in a trench hilarious scenes here include a starving charlie eating the cheese of a and reading a letter from home over someone's shoulder br br when charlie goes to sleep he finds his bunker all flooded and his roommate this is such a funny part i can't really describe it just watch the movie when charlie wakes up his legs feel numb so he tries to them up' it had me rolling on the floor when it turns out his second leg still feels numb while charlie actually rubs his foot br br the movie then turns a bit grim as charlie shoots a couple of germans from his trench although it's done in a very funny way and him as a tree to get close to the enemy saving a friend of his from a death squad br br last part is him getting a french girl in trouble by hiding in her house he then has to save her and while doing so he captures the german as well to do so he a german or something i love it when charlie is asked something in german and he's like the soldier looks at him in a funny way so charlie changes his mind ja ja ja the gets captured and charlie is the hero but then he wakes up again in it was just a sweet dream br br charlie did one of those before the bank comes to mind but who cares this movie was so funny it had me laughing all the way chaplin also has something to say with this movie as his later work became more of a social comment to several mishaps in the world and is explained best in the last sentence of the movie on earth good will to all mankind ' br br in short a charlie classic very funny timeless 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944274425506592 Review: i described woody allen's manhattan as perfect to someone the other day and she thought that it was an odd way to describe a movie br br i have seen only a handful of movies that i would call perfect manhattan is one ms miller by robert altman is another and once upon a time in the west by sergio leone is also another film that i think achieves perfection there are a few others but aside from the fact that i find no faults in the three i mentioned i must also admit that all three directors are acquired tastes br br if there is one film that i could stand behind and bet the house that anyone i would show it to would find it flawless it's shoulder arms br br city lights the great dictator the gold rush and even the are but not only did chaplin do everything right in this film everything he did is hilarious and touching to a level beyond explanation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663130640983582 Review: charles chaplin's of 1918 was his longest film to date though at just over 45 minutes in length it was not quite a feature film with world war one just drawing to a close many popular entertainers of the time were doing their part to inspire their native troops and chaplin was no exception and so the lovable tramp went to war the film begins with the tramp in training and the character is hilariously inept at even the simplest military including marching and gun much to the disgust of his drill sergeant the tramp then finds himself in the trenches faced with a more formidable foe though the germans eventually turn out of be infinitely more incompetent than even he the uproarious moment when the tramp declares that he single handedly captured thirteen german soldiers by surrounding them had me in stitches br br there are plenty of other great moments in this film chaplin to find his sleeping underwater and being unable to literally find his own feet is hilarious as is his ingenious use of a tube from a record player to sleep beneath the surface br br however the most memorable scenes in the film undoubtedly involve chaplin behind enemy lines disguised as a tree the reactions of the bumbling german soldiers unknowingly just from a sworn enemy as they are single handedly disabled one by one are highly amusing especially when one soldier an axe with the intention of cutting down a tree for br br this is a very enjoyable film and one of the best of chaplin's pre 1920 efforts highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.995226263999939 Review: this film as it is now is far shorter than it was when released in 1918 in fact it is now more available with two other medium sized silent chaplin features a dog's life and the that chaplin re released in the 1950s in it's day shoulder arms was a big hit because of it's humor in uniform approach it still is very funny chaplin in disguise as a tree spying on the germans is so ridiculous it's hysterical but it suffers from being set in it's own age charlie's dealing with world war i a hideous conflict that killed 20 million people but not the worst war horrible to say of the 20th century chaplin would live to see that war too and would spoof it's main in the great dictator but the latter is more accessible to modern audiences because that movie is a talking picture also hitler as a target seems more important to audiences in 2008 than ii and his general staff br br shoulder arms was to take us through the of the tramp his training his getting use to trench warfare and his actual fighting against the on the western front much of this is now gone one segment when albert austin is a doctor examining chaplin in his office at the draft center is still in existence and was shown completely in the documentary unknown chaplin this is unfortunate because the film is now roughly forty five minutes long and there seems to be gaps that these scenes filled out what remains is first rate but one leaves wanting more and feeling a trifle cheated br br sydney chaplin and henry bergman do well in supporting parts especially sydney as he had done it before in a short with charlie for the sale of bonds giving a speech before being by the tramp with a huge hammer labeled war bonds here we see the tramp succeed in capturing and the general staff at the conclusion it was only topped by stan and ollie capturing the german army with a tank and barbed wire in pack up your troubles br br the funny thing is that chaplin actually had a major crisis as a result of his wartime activities he was not a american not in or in 1952 when attorney general publicly announced that chaplin could not return to the u s because he was an enemy alien chaplin and his family were in europe on a trip in anger charlie settled in switzerland for the rest of his life except when he made a countess from hong kong and when he went to hollywood for his special career oscar in the 1970s because he was not an american he could not be drafted by the u s so he sold with douglas fairbanks sr and mary pickford u s war bonds but in great britain tens of thousands had in world war one and the public there was upset at chaplin who they considered a slacker and a coward chaplin eventually did overcome this but remnants of the resentment followed him until he died this does not detract from the success of shoulder arms as a film but it does suggest why chaplin did not do another modern war film until 1940 and a target Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160649180412292 Review: this is one of chaplin's first national films from the period between his glorious mutual shorts and the more mature united artists features more opulent than the mutual films it continues chaplin's quest for his comic expression most people forget that the film is actually a dream that charlie has while awaiting being sent off to the front br br there is plenty of slapstick via the cheese being used to gas the enemy and chaplin's foray into enemy territory dressed as a tree br br by this stage in this career the great man had become so immersed in filmic expression that his films give the impression of making themselves doubtless this was not the case but still it gives as convincingly realistic view of life at the front as i can remember albeit from an ironically humorous perspective br br as far as i am concerned familiarity with the entirety of chaplin's work should be a for all do not delay Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8947917222976685 Review: spoilers below br br a dog's life' was most noteworthy for its excellent comic timing in charlie chaplin's other movie from 1918 shoulder the silent film genius focuses on an entirely different brand of humor his war comedy in surreal exaggerated set pieces in which chaplin demonstrates unprecedented creativity and mastery of composition when the soldier's bunker gets flooded the water level reaches just the right height so that chaplin can execute his gags most successfully in a later scene the soldier dresses up as a tree a disguise that chaplin's much increased ingenuity and naturally when the enemy discovers his ruse the soldier straight for the forest the ensuing chase is a visual marvel chaplin not only hides the soldier from the germans but he uses the forest to mask the soldier from the audience as well such that the soldier stands in the middle of the frame yet somehow remains invisible all the while we thought our little hero was pulling a fast one on the german army to our delight the joke is on us too br br rating 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774646162986755 Review: in one of the best of charlie chaplin's short films he places the little fellow in the trenches of wwi where he brings his intolerable and endless patience to the of trench life where troops lived for months at a time before finally going over the top to the enemy and usually to their deaths it takes someone of chaplin's skill as a comedian to make something as dreary as trench warfare into such a brilliant comedy but the irony that he uses in the film makes even the most uncomfortable conditions highly amusing br br like all of the best of chaplin's films short films and otherwise this one is packed with brilliant and memorable scenes such as the scene where he marks off kills with a piece of chalk on a board in the trench one when he gets his helmet shot off the scene where he and his fellow soldiers are sleeping underwater the opening of the beer bottle and lighting of the cigarette and of course the of the enemy all of these scenes are show reminiscent of the most wonderful chaplin scenes this one should not be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9343900084495544 Review: considering all of the comedies with a military situation that have been done in history someone had to be the first one could make a case that in shoulder arms charlie chaplin invented the genre br br hard to believe that back then this was a daring move when you consider that some of the best films involving such people as bob hope abbott costello laurel hardy involved military service and made during war time it's just something you accept and laugh at br br in the first world war chaplin along with fellow stars douglas fairbanks and mary pickford went out on bond he was a great supporter of the allied cause unusual for someone of his left wing views it would seem only natural that the tramp would be drafted and unfortunately would around and wreak havoc on all br br a lot of things you'd see in the service comedies of world war ii got their start in shoulder arms chaplin had no more because within a few weeks of the film's release the war was over br br but a comedy art form had been established by one of greatest geniuses Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8754454851150513 Review: in truffaut book length interview with hitchcock it's apparent that big fear from the police dates back to his childhood his father sent him to the police station carrying a note the note said he's been naughty him for an hour the policemen obliged and ever since hitchcock has had a deep fear of being wrongly accused and taken by the police br br strangers on a train is probably one of the best in his wrongly accused series the movie is based on a patricia novel that's the same author who wrote the ripley series she was always fascinated by smart criminals br br hitchcock's opening is very strong and takes you immediately to the protagonists guy haines a famous tennis player and bruno anthony the aspiring criminal the two guys share a chemistry which in that day and age was probably a lot more than what the audience could chew bruno tries to persuade guy that they could commit the perfect murder leaving no clues if they switch victims bruno will kill guy's wife who wouldn't give him a divorce and guy would kill bruno's father the motives are respectively love and money br br bruno's performance is meant to be seductive and homoerotic this is not something that was done by accident in fact hitchcock edited two versions of the movie one us one uk in the us version the volume of bruno's was turned down quite a bit br br strangers on a train is a very deep movie but more importantly this is another excellent hitchcock thriller an excellent example of a thrilling scene is when guy is climbing the steps up to bruno's father room hitchcock that the audience's attention needed to be distracted at this point so that they don't figure out what guy will find in the room hitch treats us to a huge menacing dog at the top of the stairs which provided the needed distraction br br the most famous shot in the movie occurs during a tennis match bruno has been continuously stalking guy so that guy will his end of the bargain kill his father when guy looks at the audience all the heads are back and forth all except one bruno's he's looking straight at guy with an i'll get you smile br br the ending is another example of suspense both men fight for one key piece of evidence on a merry go round that's rotating at mad speed a worker is crawling under it so he could get to the controls when we finally get off this ride and the movie ends with guy proving his innocence we are left exhausted and nail less for those of us still biting our nails br br strangers on a train is easily one of hitchcock's best wrongly accused movies some credit him with one of the best villains bruno as well all in all the movie might appear somewhat dated but that's a lesson in thriller making from the master himself i won't turn down leonardo if he came to teach me renaissance painting so neither should you br br review posted at com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9095417261123657 Review: the big names in film tried to do their part for the war effort and charlie chaplin was no exception this patriotic and picture is part of his contribution although the war was nearly over by the time of its release the tramp goes to war humorously accomplishes acts of heroism and kicks the in the bum it's a very funny film although i don't think it nearly one of his best it's with 'a dog's life' as his better output for first national before he made his early masterpiece 'the kid ' they are his first three which contain sustained more elaborate gags than he could usually in his two reel shorts at mutual br br it can be difficult to balance a pro war message with slapstick antics and scenes of burlesque on the front but one wouldn't think so watching arms ' it's also preferable in many respects to a more serious dramatic work with a similar message such as griffith's of the world ' chaplin had become a true of screen comedy by this time he makes it look effortless he knew very well by now that a film with fewer gags with more and careful timing could be better than any keystone type farce with a dozen pratfalls a minute the sequence where chaplin is disguised as a tree is a pertinent example even with wars raging chaplin can lift the spirits of millions Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8831591606140137 Review: charlie chaplin's little tramp or little man character wins world war i called the great war at the time single handedly even capturing the something the entire allied armed forces were unable to do too bad it all turns out to be a dream which is somewhat of a cop out and the weakest part of this mesmerizing silent short almost a feature film at 46 minutes br br there are inventive gags galore including charlie having to put on a gas mask to eat cheese sent from home then using the cheese as a weapon against the germans charlie sleeping underwater in a flooded trench next to a soldier he continues to annoy charlie himself as a tree one of his best sketches ever and charlie pretending to beat up his friend who has become a pow then hugging him when the enemy is out of sight br br one amazing feature is how much charlie when he is behind enemy lines dressed as a german resembles hitler over ten years before hitler and his nazi thugs rose to dominate german politics obviously hitler patterned his appearance after charlie's from this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1263764649629593 Review: in these modern times as subject known quite well to the director of the short film that this german count is going to talk politically correct films are the of the modern young filmmakers' projects shoulder arms directed by herr charlie chaplin during wwi the film was released only a few weeks before the is an obvious example of why the early cinema pioneers were a very bold people certainly to direct a humorous film inspired in the terrible bloody first world war was a complicated matter that only few directors with those dangerous and daring ideas could be allowed to to venture upon such delicate enterprise and with success was reserved only to geniuses br br as this german count said shoulder arms was made during wwi that time in where definitely the whole world lost its innocence fortunately not the german fat of this and it is a hilarious inventive social satire about that and any war the film it is full of great gags and entertaining film continuity for a story in where that tramp will live though risky and courageous adventures in the front a hero for the or not br br to mock the war trenches the the frontal attacks and the germans how you dare by the way there are a lot of inaccuracies in the film … the german soldiers by that time had and longer not to mention that the lacks many in his in an elegant funny and delicate way it is even today a film miracle impossible of being surpassed keeping in mind those terrible wartime circumstances the difficult task is only possible thanks to a lot of creativity and talent obviously herr charlie chaplin had very much of it br br and now if you'll allow me i must temporarily take my leave because this german count must go back to the trenches br br herr von http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747719764709473 Review: in reaction to the dullness of the films of actual combat in that time the wartime public increasingly turned to humor as escape from monotony and br br charlie chaplin feared that his great shoulder arms would offend people but it became his greatest in it charlie by luck courage and devilish ingenuity wins the war and brings a captive in triumph to br br the chief difference between this hilarious burlesque and some of the serious war dramas was that in charlie's case it all turned out to be a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9490156173706055 Review: the very few reviews i could find online of really do not do it justice i read them all before ordering the dvd but for some reason i ordered it anyway i regretted it almost immediately but the order had already gone through so i couldn't cancel it i'm very glad now that i couldn't it's an extraordinary movie br br i won't give a synopsis of the plot because other reviewers have already done that but i will say that i don't understand comments that it's bleak shocking weird clinical depressing or pornographic it is certainly very unusual which i suppose could make it seem weird to some people but the other criticisms must reflect the own issues because i didn't see any of that in the movie i just watched i'm not attracted to boys so the nudity didn't seem pornographic at all to me it's just a kid trying to figure out who he is with no help at all from the irresponsible adults in his life and it's sweden not utah so topless women are no big deal br br but what surprised me most is how positive the movie is in its depiction of this gutsy lost kid who goes on a sort of odyssey through all sorts of strange experiences looking for and ultimately finding himself it's fascinating thoroughly original and deeply satisfying br br i'm not at all surprised that won three major awards for best film direction and actor but i'm absolutely astounded that the actor who won was not tomas the kid whose fearless performance as must be one of the most remarkable ever filmed but in the relatively insignificant role of mother's sleazy boyfriend i don't understand that at all but it doesn't alter the fact that this is a great movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8372809290885925 Review: telling the story wouldn't be the point at all would it spelled almost like is the title for that brilliant novel of the late seventies that shocked a lot of people including myself br br children's island is the title and what an island in the book the main character has the guiness world record book as his own bible and he's keen on breaking new records himself in particular the youngest person under water for three minutes br br the story is as most swedish films and books of the time deep consciously provocative and awe inspiring bergman was beginning his final film and cries and whispers was barely out expectations for any swedish film were pretty high they taught us then that great theatre great actors superb writers and gifted directors made a veritable team of perfection in cinema br br all this said is a story of discovery it is too a story of alienation cities are alienating and living in one of them make us aliens to most of its residents it is a story of revelations and sudden encounters with our own destiny it is a film of overwhelming hope and desperation of feelings buried under layers and layers of isolation and from a world that couldn't care less br br this approach in itself is a pretty difficult way to weave a convincing narrative here the masterful guidance of kay on script of p c novel turns it not only in a possibility but in one of those master pieces of cinema br br i may disagree a bit with someone who said that this work was all but forgotten it is not even as i write this in 2009 discussions on p c story are conducted all over the world and the film shown at many film schools and small theatres br br why philosophical on all of it would be difficult and many have already done it through writing and lectures the reason why was and is a special story is the feeling you get from the start when you discover that everything is told through the eyes of a small child and that's where it ends too maybe it's a clinical view as someone else pointed out but deeply disturbing moving and satisfying the concept is deep as long as we have no hair we still can live one more day as an angel afterwards we'll become what reflects as the of his experiences men are pigs he finds his fears when he's fearless he finds love when the world is crumbling around him he discovers a reason not to behave like the grown ups because he from committing crimes he let go his inner purity and confidence in others without reservation just to learn how rotten the soul of a man can be br br where love is expected he finds hatred where compassion is needed he finds suspicion and cold hearts it's a film of metaphors a film to think and to raise questions that are hard to ask but harder to answer br br in the end the satisfaction of witnessing such a superb work that really the ante for any other swedish film after is a ride of joy and hope be aware that it is a film full with the dark side of our nature but alas a film of hope and deep joy will still be an island in stockholm but there is the big hope of living today in full even when we found our first signs of sexual maturity show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829965829849243 Review: i rarely write reviews but this film simply demands more attention than it gets as it contains the most hysterical kidnapping gone comically wrong sequence ever filmed br br i have only seen this once and found it to be the funniest film i had ever had the privilege to watch i laughed from beginning to end it is such a shame it is not out on dvd or video br br you can only compare its cinematography with that of it's a mad mad mad mad world or promise her anything only this storyline isn't nearly as complex as mad world br br i hope in the near future this film is released as it would be a shame to lose such a comedy gem amongst the we have nowadays Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8834173679351807 Review: in this era when almost everything makes it on to dvd i'm expecting to see the my mother the car collection any day now this film has been unfairly neglected there are innumerable stupid comedies from the 60's as well as many other eras that have received at least a cursory dvd treatment this one wasn't even released on vhs to my knowledge despite the talents involved in the making arthur eli wallach anne jackson murray notable later for co writing even dustin hoffman in his debut it's obviously a product of the sixties but so is just about everything else from that era all films reflect the tastes and customs of the times in which they are made this was released the same year as the president's analyst another absurd masterpiece that film was finally released on dvd and has developed a cult following this film has many memorable bizarre goofy wacky moments sure it's painted in broad strokes and has silly go go music throughout but that's part of its charm it creates its own absurd universe if whoever is in charge of dvd production for columbia pictures releases i believe columbia released it takes for new releases this gets my vote Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622645974159241 Review: it's up there with where's the groove tube putney swope it the ny city mind set of the period a wonderfully strange man with a bizarre plan by by own and at last into the bed of his adoptive parents totally absurd its the life one sees through the magic glasses seeing things as they really are i don't think it is ever shown anymore if so surely someone would tivo the thing and put it out there a kidnap goes awry mixed up in a rain storm dashing in and out or our hero tosses a over his prey and tossing her into his bicycle powered ice cream wagon spirits her off to his basement apartment in the village he is amazed surprised and incredibly disappointed when the wraps come off instead of a luscious lady he has captures a middle ages suburban housewife who talks and talks and talks the film is full of vignettes of the life the suburban life the city officials and all the attitudes so dearly held it pushes the limits of comedy such as magical reality might push a drama much as daffy duck is able to draw on imaginative scenes to demonstrate his plight or desires all at the very edge of plausibility all of it is humorous nobody is mean Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665150046348572 Review: i saw this movie on late night tv out of buffalo about 30 years ago and i'm dying to see it again one more time before i well you know the interaction between the main characters after the tiger eli wallach captures his prey anne jackson in a botched kidnapping attempt is absolutely hilarious charles nelson portrayal of a neurotic university dean or department head is priceless how many films can you name which are able to struggle for meaning and fulfillment by making you laugh from beginning to end this film reminds us that we are all in that same struggle regardless of class race sex or religion and who can forget the scene of the suburban on his hands and knees attacking those few tiny that have dared to appear overnight on his perfectly lawn Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684910774230957 Review: this is one of alfred hitchcock's best films and one of his most underrated i believe it certainly exceeds a or 'the for technical artistry and brilliance it is a macabre tense darkly humorous product that will leave you in awe for quite some time br br robert walker creates one of hitchcock's most memorable villains as the father hating mother but aren't most of hitchcock's villains mummy's boys bruno it is a disturbing stunning performance that the whole film his character is obsessive apparently homosexual look at those deliberately effeminate ties and hear how he is described as strangely charming and dangerous to cross farley granger certainly knows this as he becomes entangled in bruno's sordid web after the pair meet on a train bruno knowing some inside information on guy's affairs proposes the two murders for each other's benefit walker will kill slutty conniving wife who is his marriage to beautiful anne whilst granger will murder bruno's father who he so intensely hates everyone's happy right a win win as bruno asserts wrong granger forgets about the indecent proposal but an obsessed walker doesn't he commits his murder and is determined to hound granger until he completes his side of the bargain too becomes a riveting suspenseful game of cat and mouse in hitch's capable hands br br hitchcock was absolutely amazing at creating intriguing minor characters and building scenes we have the whore miriam estranged wife pregnant to another man she a phallic ice cream whilst openly eating up bruno with her eyes barbara morton anne's sister is a deceptively sweet yet smart and cunning young girl who comes out with the most crude remarks you'll hear from a girl in the pictures in the 50's senator morton is and self absorbed this is one of the most daring films hitchcock ever made and it is typical to a hitch film subtly sexual in detail br br this fits into the film noir category with it's focus on murder lies and deceit and shadowy cinematography walker's nut is one for the ages and granger makes a convincing troubled protagonist roman is perhaps weaker than the other two and i never believed her relationship with granger still the overwhelming positives cancel out the slight negatives and it can be safely said that this is one of the best american films ever made br br just look at what hitch does here the originality the technical skill we see the murder of miriam reflected in her shattered glasses a game of tennis turns into one of the most thrilling intense scenes you'll ever see a innocent turns into a place of murder and foul occurrences a young boy's balloon is popped by walker hitch obviously liked what he saw in 'the third man ' children's delight at riding the turns into screaming fast paced terror hitch normal everyday events like no other br br the camera work here is among the best ever seen in a hitchcock film and the premise is to die for it's slick oozes sophistication and devilish charm the cross cutting between walker and characters is magnificent do or die tennis match is just as vital as villain walker's rescue of an incriminating piece of evidence lost down a drain hitch again build his villain into a nasty repulsive yet sympathetic and oddly charming did anyone else find him strangely attractive more so than granger piece of work we are just as tense as walker in our hope that he can get the lighter out of the drain we need him to anyway he holds the key to the story br br you'll never view an approach from a stranger in the same way again after seeing this film br br amazing br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927861094474792 Review: this is by far one of the best biographical films of recent times i'll go so far as to put it up there with ray and the it is the story of a young bi racial boy who lives in a boarding house run by the amazing miss rachael aka nanny you will fall in love with nanny a woman who gives all of herself to those around her s merkerson brings the character to life beautifully and the other cast members are do the same if i were to praise each actor for the way they played their roles i'd have to mention everyone in the entire cast br br the music in this film perfectly blends with the story almost dictates the way it goes and what's more this film is actually entertaining it won't bore you at all not even for a minute br br i highly recommend this film to anyone wanting to spend an evening at home watching a very smart very entertaining quality film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824326038360596 Review: while i rather enjoyed this movie i'll tell you right now that my mother wouldn't it's out there really warped little dark comedy that reads like a fairy tale gone awry br br neat treat with all the cameos too if you want something different look no further Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7834951281547546 Review: some spoilers included br br although many commentators have called this film surreal the term fits poorly here to quote from surreal means br br fantastic or incongruous imagery one needn't explain to the unimaginative how many ways a plucky ten year old boy at large and seeking his fortune in the driver's seat of a red mustang could be fantastic those curious might read james but if you asked said lad how he were incongruous behind the wheel of a sports car he'd surely protest no way what fantasies and the film offers mostly appear within the first fifteen minutes thereafter we get more of the same in an ever and more progression that far from incongruous soon proves predictable not that it were on the other hand literally believable but it were unfair to tax motorama in particular with this flaw any plausible suspension of disbelief having fallen on the typical film maker's and viewer's scale of values ever since raiders of the lost ark became a blockbuster br br how do we know what a hallucination is if part of having one is not knowing that we are having one at any rate some people know that they enjoy drugs but if motorama the result of doing so then i'm at a loss as to why anyone would take them more than once there is of course the occasional bad trip the movie must be one of those pun and all br br juxtaposition of words that was startling how many times can a ten year old you by uttering oh my god when he likes something or damn when he doesn't these two are about par for the course with this script sadly any sense of the surreal in what passes for dialogue could only reveal in direct proportion one's regarding the speech patterns of the rising american generation br br a world completely defined and depicted but that makes no rational sense world indeed makes no sense but it is about as completely defined as a cartoon in an elementary school newspaper the numerous guest stars in the cast all have cameo roles even less intelligent than our little hero who exclaims damn in the blink of an but needs several seconds to the lamest lie and even his character despite appearing in nearly every scene gets no significant development here's scant reward for any viewer who as i must enough to wish to know him better and understand he's coming from ' one vaguely senses a far better story and protagonist struggling to get out br br fully recognizable realistically painted images are removed from their normal and within an ambiguous or shocking framework no we see a succession of stereotypical and ever more dilapidated billboards filling stations greasy spoon cheap hotels and their along country exactly where they stereotypically belong br br largely responsible for the traditional emphasis on content there is little content moment to moment in motorama br br to sum up picture british dressed as clowns or pirates on the way to a posh costume party sitting serene and mute as cautious inch their rolls like fragile through a sea of desperate humanity chinese who implore them through the windows and the glass with blood or imagine a stadium full of abandoned like those above now and white by ghosts into this wander an exhausted boy and an ailing woman to whom he as mother figure becoming girl friend who fall asleep side by side on the grass he is awakened on the feast of the white and day 1945 by a brilliant flash on the horizon that is not the rising sun finding that his has become a corpse he first believes that he has witnessed her soul going up to heaven later he explains only a little less innocently 'i learned a new word today atom bomb it's like god taking a photograph ' now there are just two of cinematic surrealism surrealism whose ironies out far enough to invade its film's very title empire of the sun if you seek surreal please don't miss it alas however hard he treads on the to race his through and beyond the desert no scenes so exquisitely strange rich subtle or gorgeous await poor little gus in his quest br br none of the above necessarily constitutes a thumbs down on this film though somewhat disappointed i can't dismiss it in view of the respectability of another genre that it does one influenced to be sure by surrealism but also by existentialism and franz amidst power structures let's try on for size theater of the absurd br br turning to e b 's article on this style i am amazed by how to the extent that theater of the absurd is a valid artistic style the above objections to motorama vanish like a puff of smoke i'm tempted to quote the entire text as support of the identification br br theater of the absurd attempts to show that the human situation is essentially absurd devoid of purpose is left feeling hopeless bewildered and anxious having achieved his purpose of getting away from a depressing home life among bickering parents gus finds himself until he drives past a billboard reading motorama and decides to win the lottery that it promises as others have already revealed this ambition proves although the game never the corporation has no intention that anyone should ever win and has ways to trick confuse and leave any to the reward he like others is ultimately disappointed in his dream br br absurdist therefore did away with most of the logical structure of traditional theatre there is little dramatic action as conventionally understood however frantically the characters perform their serves to the fact that nothing happens to change their existence a timeless circular quality emerges language in an absurdist play is full of repeating the obvious until it sounds like nonsense underneath a sometimes dazzling comic surface we find an underlying message of metaphysical distress obsession with a silly game his inane language the plot device wherein he a bleak future and or returns to an earlier moment and takes a different but still bleak turn so much fits now while an admirer of the surreal would do better with some films anyway of spielberg admirers of motorama as it really is should find fellow travelers not instead but addition in the works of beckett and br br but one can't quite stop here after his disillusionment with the game gus returns to phil i e love the first attendant he had met and the one person who had treated him decently although he had also him at a service station advertising be full filled under he learns a life of waiting for cars we might note here that the absurdist playwright beckett had entitled his most famous play waiting for and that for we should read god god is one of too furthermore as the result of his previous encounter with gus phil is badly and goes about in a cast with his arms straight out in the last scene gus now says that he wants to hear music we hear none but we see phil his fingers at the end of his arm gus closer and gus responds the end br br finally on to an author whom i happen to be reading currently the william if this rebel lawyer is not acknowledged as an architect or of liberation theology which is more a roman catholic than an movement perhaps he should be police brutality and corporate greed are a cliche in cinema and literature including motorama but supports and such sentiments with impressive warrants from scripture tradition and reason br br his most significant work is an expose of the earthly activities of those fallen angels whom the bible refers to as and powers wrote are behind all of our popular three images institutions and ideologies all of these commend themselves to our worship by making false promises the more deeply involved with an image an institution or an ideology any person becomes the more his own becomes and be becomes a slave to them promising power control and immortality they deliver helplessness chaos and death as essentially fallen defeated powers they can do no more than that yet they humans with that dominion over the earth promised by god in the book of genesis while in fact no one of us controls an image an institution or an ideology bent inevitably on its own and self preservation they take on lives of their own dominion happens to be a a more accurate rendering of the hebrew would be but this is a quibble beside a more fundamental problem most of us neglect to notice that god had this power to adam before the fall we have no reason to assume that we his still exercise it now on the contrary it should be obvious that demonic forces have stolen it from us br br one might add two observations of c s lewis first that man's conquest of nature is a mere illusion and a ruse to cover the fact that one is really talking about the conquest of some men by other men with nature as the instrument and secondly contrary to popular belief satan is no kind of good time charlie he may out pleasures at first but he is very with them and will them from any human firmly in his perhaps leaving his prey sitting in front of the fire feeling miserably sorry for himself and seething with resentment br br now applying these insights to motorama we seem them mirrored remarkably in experience he is if not nice at least a pretty little boy prior to falling victim to the motorama game the first signs advertising it the longer he continues however and the deeper he journeys towards the headquarters the more shabby they become he's lonely meeting no one else who plays the game the stations giving out the cards have either fallen into ruins or are by zombies the people he does meet along the way are more and more ugly and hostile the fact that the answer to a common dictator does not mean that they can one another humanity is out of him as he becomes not only totally self centered and oblivious to the needs of others but partially blinded disfigured prematurely aged while infantile in the literal sense of challenged eventually even his precious mustang is taken from him in a crash and he must continue in a dead man's wreck yet at long last having done everything he thought was expected he presents himself to the in its proud tower to receive his prize using the biblical power to confuse by those who have built such to their own vanity its agents evade him disappoint insult and finally throw him from the top floor he falls long and hard landing finally in a body of water in other words in classic symbolism he dies he has met the inevitable bad end of anyone who has put his faith in such a br br but this fate proves to be only a warning look into a future he and returns to phil and upon seeing him performs the very first generous selfless act we have seen from him for almost an hour and a half noting that phil is now handicapped and hardly able to insert a hose into a gas tank he asks can i help you with that then seeing the help wanted sign he decides to apply for the job explaining to the with whom he was hitch hiking that he he'll get out here because it doesn't look like too bad a place to work br br this interpretation is of course and it may surprise or even outrage the film's cult classic aficionados who see quite different points in it br br if motorama isn't quite my cup of tea i'm at least convinced now that it's hardly the worst film ever made Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7238581776618958 Review: this has got to be one of the most magnificent things i've ever seen on film i don't know if it's as serious as it seems to try to be but that hardly matters this film is extreme absolutely wild and surreal the packaging and the marketing only make it more so because you know that ever so often some mother has to her kid to accept our reality after he checks this out from the video store expecting something completely different look at the for one thing and where else in america can you see a ten year old kid swear as much as this one does and then get his eye ripped out by pervert the rival of pulp and that food inspector scene is the best the amount of well known to vaguely recognized actors in this film is one of the best things about it soon much sooner than you realize you too will find yourself saying is that meat loaf is that drew barrymore is that the doctor from star trek voyager is that flea is that the owner from twin peaks with car and isn't this guy from the new rob zombie movie he looks an awful lot like shrek i think my favorite scene is at the very end with phil in a full body cast i mean please why aren't more movies like this shown in airplanes this director hardly has anything else to his name higher than return to lot but he displays true stumbling man child genius in this creation if you're an intellectual looking for something to p s away your evening on i highly suggest this film for satisfaction this movie's plot is all too ridiculous but imagine it taken out of context boy arm wrestling an over aggressive meat loaf who seems hell bent on taking out his anger at not being accepted into guns n roses looks over his shoulder and sees the doctor from voyager enter the bar can you imagine what any half brained channel surfer active through the last six years would think of seeing that now imagine if you actually cared about meat loaf or voyager to begin with or imagine if you're a flea fan rocky horror picture show fans this film contains notable music mind you but its soundtrack is more than mad max 3 what does that for you this is the retarded cousin sister mother puppy of the rocky horror picture show how about when sleeve flies back onto his arm in an act of cable access special effects quality when i saw this film it was on the suggestion of my cousin who had watched half of it in a fit of half aware childhood in the early half of the nineties and who has since been haunted by vague memories of it i myself had not slept in three days it made me laugh of course it's also an anxiety movie the music doesn't encourage the suspense but it eventually gets to the point where it's been fully established that the american censorship committee has obviously missed this film entirely and absolutely anything can happen in it and probably will any time gus turns a corner or the view so much as changes camera angles i found myself over the possibility of those cards flying out his window at any second watch this movie awesome Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365636706352234 Review: although this film never attained commercial notoriety my experience has led me to conclude that many well done pieces of artistic expression often do not gain mass appeal the story line depicts a young boy stealing a car and on a surreal dream like adventure with very little basis in our of time and space therefore anyone who attempts to view this film from the perspective of its conformity to reality will likely be disappointed it is not intended to be realistic it is however intended to be with extensive symbolism apparent to those with superb attention to detail in addition the symbolic are left open for interpretation which can be said of much great artwork don't be fooled by the cover if you happen to rent or buy this film the movie is not what it might seem to be on the surface Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8783631920814514 Review: the first time i saw this movie i just thought what the hell a 10 year old kid driving around bizarre places meeting bizarre people going after a game called motorama hell yeah i enjoyed this movie a lot br br jordan christopher michael is a brilliant young actor it's a shame he stopped act he very well his character gus on the movie br br gus loses an eye got and go at the most weird cities acting with flea drew barrymore and meat loaf want more br br ok don't even try to understand the story but why this movie needs one just open your mind and let gus drive you into this journey br br motorama gus you won motorama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9718708395957947 Review: motorama viewers should already by keen on other offbeat b grade desert based films such as bagdad cafe or man which more or less takes place in the desert it also models some of the bizarre humor and especially eccentric trail of characters of writer joseph comedy hours ' in a sort of desert fantasy a metaphor of temptation and redemption gus played well by jordan christopher michael a clever 10 year old boy in his piggy bank steals a mustang and runs away from his grossly parents it begins as a trip through salvation which is apparent in the scenes with john but once he becomes hooked on a scratch off game called motorama he becomes easily tainted by temptation and looses his childish innocence he travels from one crazy fictional state to another ways of getting motorama cards from participating gas stations just enough so that he might spell out the prize winning word m o t o r a m a and be eligible for the 500 million cash prize br br along the way he is with dozens of strange characters such as flea who plays a high strung who plays a crazy biker and mary woronov and sandy baron a seinfeld regular as two violent kidnappers br br the dvd can be very deceptive as have previous attempts to sell this film to the non cult market first with comparing it to home alone and thelma louise the newest calling it a love story with the tagline implying that the film is about jordan michael christopher on an adventure to meet the girl of his dreams which despite the size of her picture on the dvd cover is actually only about a 1 second cameo by drew barrymore as the fantasy girl that gus dreams about why didn't they just market it for what it was thought it may seem totally bizarre on first viewing it is actually a well designed narrative br br motorama is great material for fans of strange b grade comedies this was quite an interesting story and particularly because of the strength of its lead actor jordan michael christopher who unfortunately has few other screen credits of note and the clever metaphor inherent in the plot hopefully its re release on dvd will make it an easier find for cult fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601867198944092 Review: this movie may be the best ever if you like watching movies and laughing and then your friends to watch those movies too if you're anything like me and you probably are you'll be laughing for years to come at the jokes in this movie one of the funniest parts is when gus sharks some money off a guy with kids and then the guy takes those kids into the forest like and then he and his wife go home with them the soup scene kitchen is rife with comic genius of officer here and the lines to follow will stay in my mind forever probably when i have shown this movie to my friends they usually say what was that so if you're in the mood for one of those types of movies this movie is so it's not funny anymore so probably the easiest way to get it would be online the first time i saw it was from a rental Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7840952277183533 Review: i loved this movie i saw it when i was about 8 years old and almost seven years later this evening i got to see it again i really thought it had an interesting idea they only thing that upset me was the ending which i felt was a cop out here it's hard to find this movie and i was lucky enough to have seen it on bravo i also expected to see more drew barrymore in here too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9136918783187866 Review: this is an entertaining surreal road movie it was written by joseph minion who also wrote after hours martin scorsese's excellent surreal film the film follows the adventures of a ten year old kid named gus who drives a red ford mustang across some fictional states with names like a tribute to luis film perhaps south in search of eight elusive motorama game cards from various company gas stations the film has a surreal feel to it because a lot of the things are unusual like the money for instance which is like blank paper with numbers on br br most of the characters are nasty to gus on his trip they tattoo him punch him but this doesn't stop the kid on his relentless quest some oddball actors like david lynch jack meat loaf flea also make appearances jack plays a motel owner who when he first meets gus tells him if you see any give them to me this is a movie where a man and his wife abandon their young children because the man owes gus 100 and a mother encourages her son to raise his voice louder while speaking if you're a fan of twin peaks and surreal movies you'll like this an odd little gem of a movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979468822479248 Review: this is a great dark offbeat little film a modern day adaptation of the quest for the holy grail myth it's a sleeper if there ever was one i saw it on cable some years ago and taped it i've it to many of my friends and everyone loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624930024147034 Review: well this is about as good as they come there are arguments about whether hitchcock was only a master of commercial suspense or maybe a compulsive or was he really deep nobody knows precisely what terms like that mean but it's legitimate to ask if at his best he could not have been all three things at once br br in this one he seems to be about at his peak hardly anything in it is accidental it abounds with doubt ambiguity and wit and the story is engrossing patricia apparently having similar to hitchcock's own br br i'm sure the plot has been thoroughly elsewhere so i won't bother going into it i'll just point out five on screen incidents that hitchcock is undoubtedly responsible for br br bruno antony walker has followed miriam laura miller and her two boyfriends to a carnival at night with the intent of murdering her she's noticed his attention and is innocently by it br br 1 laura and her two friends rent an electric boat to go through the tunnel of love and then to an island in the center of the lake walker is right behind them smiling in his boat pluto pluto it's not an allusion to the walt disney cartoon character it's a reference to pluto also called a god of the underworld in greek and roman mythology this tiny touch can't be an accident and the underworld that walker represents is not just a literal hell but the underworld of the human mind i hate to say he's a shadow but that's what he is did carl jung see this movie he was alive at the time of its release but probably not 2 now this is a deadly serious sequence right walker is a lunatic who is about to murder a woman he doesn't even know imagine the way this would have been laid out by most directors a night time stalking through a crowded carnival stealing from shadow to shadow the killer from behind the canvas walls and so forth what does hitchcock show us when walker first comes through the gates concentrating on his victim a little boy in a cowboy suit holding a balloon runs up and shouts bang bang you're dead walker jerks his head back in surprise and down at the kid and when the kid starts to walk away walker his cigarette at the balloon and pops it then continues his pursuit without another glance that's one way hitchcock treats impending doom br br 3 the famous reflected in the fallen which has been innumerable times br br 4 miriam and her friends stop at one of those devices that you pound with a big sending a kind of hockey up the shaft to measure the strength of your blow one of her boyfriend it and the doesn't reach the bell at the top under delighted and admiring gaze walker smiles and rubs his hands together then picks up the slams it down and the bangs against the bell she's thrilled he puts the down looks at her and his eyebrows at her like a ten year old 5 after the discovery of body while blow and people shout walker leaves the carnival and encounters a blind man waiting at the curb walker takes the old fellow by the arm and leads him across the holding up his hand to stop the traffic a macabre joke br br these incidents and others all take place during the ten or fifteen minutes of the carnival visit robert walker's performance is exceptional throughout it's essentially a kind of invitation to be noirish ride the pink horse but the menace of the scene is undercut by hitchcock's insistence on irony and distance none of the familiar noir techniques are employed there's nothing really creepy about it and the murder itself is hardly a savage one i don't think that any director other than hitchcock would have handled it the way he did it would have been all menace and shadows hiding places attempts instead of br br not that it's an entirely flawless movie a flawless movie is not yet with us some of the middle section is a bit slow going and farley granger although a nice guy is stolid dull and rather stupid his new girl friend is just dull br br hitchcock was to treat the of guilt with deadly seriousness in the wrong man i'm not sure hitchcock ever thought about the difference between legal guilt and moral guilt the latter was imposed on him at an early age by his catholic education original sin you're born with it and all that in filmed interviews he always explained away his fear of the police and of authorities generally by telling a story about his father taking him to the police station to put a scare into him after some we're justified in asking if that was only what calls a screen memory i hope you get the pun i know i know it's strained and inept but i spent a good deal of valuable time thinking it up Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5844869613647461 Review: don't even try to figure out the logic of this story but do ride along with 10 year old gus on the most bizarre road trip ever witnessed more weird characters and implausible situations than a twin peaks reunion nothing makes sense yet it's impossible to stop watching motorama now where can i find that Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4995156526565552 Review: little gus is a ten year old delinquent he runs away from his parents and decides to go on a road trip reaching the is somewhat tough for him so he creates a device to help him his goal is to win a gimmicky lottery type card game called motorama he has to find all eight letters in order to spell m o t o r a m a dark laughter follows as it turns into the road trip from hell he runs into some deranged lynch like characters most memorable is the gas station attendant who puts his picture on a kite in hopes that god will see it later gus gets a tattoo and an eye patch for his injured eye he becomes one of the most rebellious bad ass 10 year olds you may ever witness on screen this is no kid's flick look for cameos by jack flea and drew be warned although drew is on the front cover she only appears in the film in a dream sequence for a couple seconds also the film gets confusing towards the end reaching david lynch territory you may want to watch it a couple times motorama was written by joseph minion most well known for his screenplays for after hours and vampire's kiss so enjoy this depraved surreal road trip of fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674252271652222 Review: let's start from this point this is not a movie intended for the common audience utterly bizarre somehow incomprehensible totally unpredictable it just keep you stoned watching at the screen trying to figure out what will happen next if that by itself doesn't make you agree it is an excellent movie then go back to your family movies and forget about motorama it has material to be considered a cult movie it can be placed in the same category with movies that win awards in cannes or other intellectual film festivals but sadly hollywood already let if fall in oblivion simply because it is not commercial the performance of young jordan christopher michael may not be oscar material but he gives the right touch to the story even the genre is difficult to describe it is not a comedy in the proper sense you don't know if you are supposed to laugh at the strange situations in which gus gets involved it is more like an impossible adventure that some kids may wish to have but don't let them watch it either it is not a movie for kids so if you like disney movies or are looking for a home alone style this one is not for you but if you enjoy reading edgar alan poe or the works of tim burton then you will like motorama so jump in your red mustang get a tattoo spelling and cruise with gus i'd like that Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6045376658439636 Review: obviously the previous reviewers here are not fans of this genre but i think this one is done quite well br br it's cute clever dark this story brought back memories of the types of girls i was in love with as a child br br also it makes me want to check out some of other movies many youtube comments about how hot she is in this video br br sure there is some burton influence here but i wouldn't say this brad is trying to rip him off br br he is just jumping in adding his talents to a genre that i can appreciate i like what he does he does it well nuff said Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8627594113349915 Review: i saw this before ho at the film festival in montreal everything about it is either tipping the hat to or completely ripping off tim burton i enjoyed it nonetheless even if it is extremely derivative what most impressed me was the quality of the visuals given the obvious shoe string budget the set design and the props were inventive and original although the script definitely was not Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5265194773674011 Review: it's amazing what you can do with little money dead silent being a low budget movie delivers its promises br br too bad we don't see rob lowe more often on the silver screen lowe is at its best in this riveting thriller no wonder he went from dead silent straight to the tv mega hit the west wing br br dead silent 8 out of 10 br br toronto Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364938139915466 Review: this film held my interest enough to watch it several times the plot has holes but the lead performers make it work br br catherine mary stewart julia does a great job as a woman of 37 who has sacrificed everything else to become a physician she worked years to earn the money to go to medical school she is performing brilliantly in her and is just about to take her board exam and realize her dream br br meanwhile sister and brother in law are murdered and as the nearest living relative she is compelled to take in her niece amanda stewart to avoid having her become a ward of the state amanda is about 7 years old from her appearance amanda is so traumatized from her parent's murder that she has become mute needless to say 16 hour days get longer caring for amanda br br rob lowe plays kevin finney a charming neighbor man in their apartment building who works his way into the lives of julia and amanda he is always there with a trick or a joke to help amanda deal with her distress amanda really starts to warm up to kevin as the film progresses perhaps more than to her aunt julia starts to rely on kevin to take some of the load of caring for amanda as she attempts to handle her case load and prepare for her board examination kevin is always there whenever some crisis erupts for julia br br the chemistry between rob and catherine mary was great you keep watching to see them get together before the end of the film the chemistry between rob and was good as well managed to convey quite a lot without the benefit of words the plot had julia and amanda gradually warming up to each other you can see them working out a relationship as the film progresses br br we discover that sister and brother in law the meyers were involved in industrial espionage they stole an extremely valuable prototype from their employer they had three associates who intended to share the proceeds of the theft julia discovers that the meyers were planning to skip the country under assumed identities the plot is unclear whether the meyers intended to double cross their associates or were themselves double crossed br br in any case the meyers are murdered in their home by 2 of their former associates the killers make no attempt to extract the location of the from the meyers before killing them the killers search the home and fail to find their prize they leave a living witness to their crime amanda the killers then spend the remainder of the film making clumsy attempts to extract the from julia and amanda who have no idea where the prize is located eventually the killers kidnap amanda in hopes she knows something about the location br br eventually julia discovers the truth about kevin he is an investigator hired to recover the stolen after some rough moments in the relationship they manage to rescue amanda and dispatch the bad guys the predictable ending has the three forming a family and moving happily into a future together br br what struck me about the plot were major holes kevin moves into the same apartment building as julia and amanda the day after the murder of the meyers how does he know that the is not already in the hands of the killers the killers blithely leave at the murder scene with no concern for their identity the killer that pretends to be a psychiatrist is revealed to amanda by the remnants of red paint from the murder scene on his shoe soles he was not shown in the murder scene at the start of the film there are other weaknesses along these lines too numerous to mention br br the film could have been a lot better if the script had been refined more before filming filling in the plot holes would have added little expense and greatly improved the effort Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07388594001531601 Review: the outer limits is a brilliant show that for the most part leaves me with very strong emotions there are undoubtedly some stinker episodes but it's essentially an old pulp comic turned into a tv show so that can be expected for the most part it's excellently done well produced and directed and often featuring some big name talent who seem to enjoy working in a solid translation of short fiction to hour long television format br br the outer limits tends to focus on rather large ethical philosophical moral questions and rarely ends without the voice over serious thought br br from time to time the themes are hammered in a little bit too heavily for all but the most thick headed viewers additionally while a certain level of distrust of the government is to an effective democracy you can catch several episodes back to back that border on the absurd with regards to distrust of the army cia etc one further note is that any large group with power the roman catholic church the people's republic of china and so on are cast in a bad light in frequency ranging from once to often br br while the show can beat a dead horse if it's watched enough the overall quality is astounding and i'm grateful that sci fi has decided to continue airing it until they produce a season by season dvd set and i can afford it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9598684310913086 Review: there's no point in comparing this with the original series though different in look and content both are true to the original idea that is an sf horror anthology series due to indifferent in australia i've only managed to catch a small number of episodes spread over the first few seasons the very first episode really did give me the creeps nightmares at my age but a number of others did fall flat generally when the stories moved into horror realms and away from sf i only hope the dvds reach us eventually Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9105038642883301 Review: i first started watching the outer limits back in 95 when i was 10 and it just blew my mind every week with each episode every episode had a twist and each week i couldn't wait for the next how the writers managed to do every episode so well and make it different from each over a course of 7 seasons is beyond me this show manages to teach us about life alien and human encounters and an insight into more of the paranormal and how it affects the people what really makes this a good show are the characters in each episode they really show emotion and are really good actors what you'll also notice each week is an actor actress you'll know from a past show which is pretty neat in its own way br br if you wanna chill out and sit back with a good sci fi show then the outer limits is for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712836742401123 Review: looking back at the career of alfred hitchcock it never fails to be surprising how such a brilliant and visionary man could be denied sufficient recognition for how revolutionary he was for the film industry it is likely a sign of how ahead of his time hitchcock was always attempting to push the envelope and never along with a film made simply for the purpose of being entertaining but always with a deeper more poignant motive on his mind strangers on a train one of hitchcock's first and more underrated hits is a perfect example of these traits an entertaining and suspenseful story even when viewed over 50 years later yes but so carefully and intelligently constructed it stands today as a masterpiece in film technique br br arguably one of the pioneering suspense thrillers strangers on a train may come across as slightly dated in certain aspects but it retains every bit of superbly crafted tension as it did back in 1951 if perhaps slightly less shocking the brilliant use of cinematography and lighting as well as quick careful editing are what really make the film stand out drawing out every possible iota of tension and retaining the audience's focus even in slower scenes if there was ever any doubt of what a simply masterful filmmaker hitchcock was simply watching five minutes of strangers on a train should be enough to such sentiments every shot is so carefully chosen and constructed all serving to drive the storyline ahead in a particularly innovative fashion sadly enough there are certain moments in the story which are out of place enough to jar our focus away from the superb cinematography and editing bruno being able to reach down to the bottom of a sewer grate is simply unbelievable and the figure of a stereotypical old man crawling under a wildly out of control provides unintentional comedic relief in what is meant to be the film's most tense and engaging scene these are only brief moments but they are enough to stand out as painfully weak in an otherwise stellar film br br but what really makes strangers on a train stand out is the story premise as hollywood films of late run the risk of descending further and further into the of turgid after it's wonderfully refreshing to see a 50 year old film with a premise which actually comes across as smart and original sure it's fairly straightforward but the concept of swapping murders is simply one that would not fly in films of today's day and age which makes it all the more entertaining to watch the film's brilliant screenplay keeps the action flowing at a swift pace while providing us with some wonderfully memorable lines all the while one can't help but notice the deeper themes hitchcock is to throughout as well especially the concept of darkness in heart demonstrated by elderly ladies being fascinated and by the prospect of murder as well as bruno's own attitude towards death hitch also works in many moments of dark humour bruno popping a child's balloon with his cigarette is priceless and irony shooting suspenseful scenes in happy easy going environments such as the iconic carnival scenes to create an even more eerie atmosphere this may be a suspense thriller yes but to overlook the brain concealed beneath it would be simply inexcusable br br the figure of bruno to perverse perfection by robert walker sadly in his last film role but easily stealing the film from his very talented fellow cast members is without a doubt what makes strangers on a train so memorable as the character is a marvel to behold here we have a simply superbly crafted villainous figure all the more intriguing by how ordinary and unassuming he seems rather than cackling madly and the hero at every possible moment bruno is a calm controlled psychotic mess he speaks of murder in such an tone yet retains a passionate in his eye when discussing different fashions of killing people bruno could seem to represent the id as freud would put it the inner darker and uninhibited aspects of mankind it makes an interesting contrast to the hero figure guy haines and how bland and uninteresting he seems almost as if to drive home the prospect of evil being much more interesting and appealing than constantly striving to do the right thing br br yet despite this implied message hitch still twists our emotions enough that we root for guy at every turn and cheer at each new obstacle he is forced to overcome it's a testament to actor farley talent that despite robert walker's villain easily stealing the show hero still comes across as sympathetic still commanding our support even when falling prey to being a far less compelling character superb support is given by ruth roman who manages to overcome the and be a more innovative and complex romantic interest figure rogers giving a stunning performance as guy's manipulative and first wife and patricia hitchcock proving that she is far more talented than being simply the director's daughter would imply the superb cast headed by a simply wonderful walker really bring the film to life adding so much more merit to the film than simply hitchcock's breathtaking br br all in all strangers on a train may still come across as slightly too dated for certain viewers but it's still a shock how modern and appealing to contemporary audiences seems considering it was released half a century ago once again hitchcock proves his unparalleled mastery of tension and film technique and the film's surprisingly original and enjoyable premise is alone worth a viewing highly recommended to anyone wishing to a brilliantly made but superbly entertaining film experience br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9968948364257812 Review: i caught this show a few times when i was young and it was playing tilt my parents loved it and now in syndication i feel what they feel this show did what the original limits and twilight zone new and old couldn't do this show used some old ideas and some truly original ideas br br i still cannot believe jonathan and brad wright did this those guys were producers on stargate sg 1 the show kept the audience in the story and set a truly scary atmosphere this is what was not there in the new twilight zone rod serling coming in added to the forest coming in the mood br br the ending whether good or bad made for a scary time you could never predict what was going to happen i am still trying to find the seasons on dvd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7679610252380371 Review: think like a dinosaur was an well produced executed show of the series the actor enrico as michael burr plays an impressively well and convincing protagonist role you can actually identify yourself with him and his feelings on what to do to the girl whom he has fallen for because he's been alone and disappointed for 2 years and feels hopeless until comes to his life with a timid fear of performing the task of being transported he then her and let's her know it's all going to be alright which ends up being an deception to both of them more so something bad occurs and she prototype comes back and her clone is sent to the other planet although the dino and micheal have yet to find this out when they do it's up to michael to decide to either kill her or to let her live yet what happen to him prior upon meeting her was very much related to what happen to his wife his wife died similarly this show and sorrow thru out most of it after the show you're left pondering about what should have been done and you're stuck with the 50 50 of what's right from wrong hence the balance equation being solely there is no one br br 10 10 highly recommend watching this show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7411051988601685 Review: ah the outer limits i love that show it was creepy or down right mysterious i loved all the genres of the show from horror to thriller to mystery whatever the genre it was good i guess i must have started watching way after it got canceled when sci fi showed it as re runs or played of it it was a really good show i don't know all about the seasons and everything but i do remember that every time i saw the screen freak out and the voice on the tv say there is nothing wrong with your television do not attempt to adjust the picture i would with delight it was a good show and i enjoy watching it if it would come on i give it a healthy 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823446273803711 Review: when the new outer limits first started the episodes were quite optimistic and challenging as the series began to wind down most of the episodes became just plain ugly and devoid of any entertainment value the six episodes here reflect the very best and worst of the series br br since the outer limits always preaches a moral i would like to offer my own starting with the most entertaining to the flops br br 1 afterlife as an institution the u s a military industrial complex is both evil and paranoid not to mention plain stupid however individuals with great integrity do serve our country and they will obey their conscience even at a mind boggling cost in the end the aliens don't need to say a word those without a conscience are fools who are to be held in utter contempt br br a truly subversive episode one that should be shown on prime time television for all to see this might be a revelation for some but folks without a conscience should not be allowed to serve in our military nor do the ends justify the means br br 2 theory a good person may be forced to make a split second decision between good or evil in order to save the lives of intelligent beings and at great cost to one's self what makes this decision all the more difficult is the stark choice being with exotic alien strangers who you can't even communicate with except through gestures or going along with a group of people you think will keep you safe from unknown dangers even if they are ruthless and devoid of compassion br br this episode is brilliant what this depravity is good old fashioned greed this episode is one of the most scathing of capitalism corporations and raping the environment i have ever seen in my lifetime unlike real life justice here is served and swiftly br br one of the most memorable lines is when the ruthless corporate thug said something to the effect we did the same thing in the amazon war to the killing of indians who were attempting to protect their rain forests from being strip mined as justification for killing again literally in the name of the survival of the something darwin never meant to be taken literally br br 3 alien shop tremendous power can be used for good even from an exotic alien this power can be used to heal instead of destroy mere can learn from their mistakes even a criminal can see the light if given enough opportunity to do so br br sometimes it takes strong medicine but we all can wake up and change our self destructive ways br br 4 the an alien can be a christ like figure in the distant future slavery can be justified once again in the name of basically good people can be corrupted sometimes a person needs to be experience great shame in order to see the evil he she is committing children are closer to the truth than adults those with political power have tremendous responsibility another work of genius as a species do human beings learn from history br br flop number 1 quality of mercy loose lips sinks ships when in war kindly keep your mouth shut about important military plans gee did i really need to watch an hour long soap opera in order to figure this out i wonder did the makers of the outer limits run out of ideas or did corporate pull the plug dark and ugly serving no purpose but despair br br flop number 2 beyond the veil so bad there is no moral but this when locked up in a mental hospital use some common sense please this episode is so bad it what an x files rip off don't waste your time on this one you'll thank me later br br it's a sad commentary that the outer limits went down the tubes toward the end of its run subversive episodes like the first four could not last forever it was a miracle they were made at all hopefully someday other brave souls will follow the subversive outer limits tradition into new territory br br if you happen to be such a daring person a good place to start is with one unique book anatomy of wonder a critical guide to science fiction edited by neil as far as i'm concerned the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5277320742607117 Review: no i have not seen the original series and i won't compare the two if i had this series is filmed in canada in vancouver and victoria british columbia the series is well written in a different story each week some are little out there but most of the time it is the quality of the story telling i loved the afterlife episode with clancy brown and barbara and the episode with the irresistible brent as a in a world where humans have become slaves to a lizard reptilian species it's funny how the lizards and are our favorite evil aliens like v but anyway he has three days to program a man who is totally brainwashed in serving the alien species on earth the stories are usually a little out there but very entertaining to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976280927658081 Review: what can i say about the series dubbed the new outer limits hmm only that this was one of the best tv series ever assembled you have actors of all ages the actors that are somewhat known and that time forgot everyone playing their part to exact perfection these shows always have some type of moral story to them which most of the time if not all the time is very true you can feel that the man whose voice is dubbed over the credits and in the beginning and ending believes what he is saying wholeheartedly not only do these shows have great story lines they also throw you into them get your mind racing and your blood pumping the original outer limits was a black and white in the 60's right these shows made a triumphant comeback the likes of which i have never seen the new twilight zone with forest was fun to watch but the new outer limits is where it's at if you have not seen i implore you to please check these episodes out and you will see exactly what i mean long live the new outer limits Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752416014671326 Review: i viewed the original outer limits in real time when first broadcast and have since viewed the entire original series again and again in re runs and complete on dvd i find the new outer limits well more than just a remake of old retread episodes as some of the more adolescent commentators have suggested br br with seven 7 years of programs versus just the two 2 years of the original series the producers and writers have certainly added considerable new original stories and philosophical lines to a much longer running and very well produced cable tv series plots are intelligent accurate of the unknown possibilities of the sometimes frightening and imminent future br br while most producers and directors in hollywood view sci fi as indistinguishable from horror and fantasy this series returns to the origins of science fiction in the logical moral and philosophical of current new into their possibly fearful near term this series does this very well and remains unique in its of the shoot em up video game monster mentally of much of the current generation it has brains history a message and good entertainment it is an adult series without unbearable teenage know it all fantasies br br now if we can only get mgm to release the entire new outer limits series on dvd instead of just the six poor teaser discs and the 1st season now only available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9555537700653076 Review: to start off this happens to be my favorite of the st br br in addition to critical comments i'll throw in some more getting technical when the enterprise fires it's at a blind target they'd have to be mighty close to direct hits i believe in order to cause any disturbance much less damage to the romulan vessel with the vacuum of space to contend with br br i had somewhat of a problem with the romulan commander questioning his faith in the romulan protocol or their leadership unless it has to do with attacking vulnerable targets in the neutral zone that are not at war also i don't think commander would fall for the basic or simple tactics that kirk played such as playing dead or falling for the ploy that the puts on him about whether or not to attack the enterprise when it is playing dead br br on the enterprise i'm surprised that after seeing the romulan method of attack earlier that would say are they when it attacks the enterprise the first time br br funny how spock can only get the repair done on the weapons control right when the emergency is over br br also in the final attack i thought the romulan vessel was too long so long that spock could run down a couple aisles and back to the weapons room and and fire the i would have used at this point but i'm sure it had to do with the and budget br br on the positive side it's a good drama played on the romulan vessel in which to introduce us to the romulans great scenes with stiles telling a good deal of the human knowledge of the romulans also his conflict with spock is right up there i wished character would have stayed on the show for a while if for nothing else than the energy he added br br it's only in fun that i point out the negatives and goofs i'm sure there are more but for me this is as good as it gets balance of terror is always the one i place at the top in my st Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9400065541267395 Review: i just thought i would add another observation here while there are a couple of visual sub references in this episode to the possibility of feelings between jim kirk and janice there is a special physically tender moment toward the end when the enterprise is at emergency warp speed in an attempt to outrun a possibly fatal romulan ball janice perhaps fearing that their life is about to come to a dramatic end seeks comfort by placing her head on jim's sympathetic shoulder as they observe the instrument of their impending doom on the main viewer i thought it was sweet and janice of course is gorgeous br br p s goof several times while supposedly firing the film shows being launched Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8452300429344177 Review: undoubtedly one of the best episodes ever balance of terror is 45 minutes of well executed suspense with intelligent real world parallels the title refers to a situation very similar to what was going on between the us and the soviet union during the cold war spot on characterizations and the introduction of star second most important hostile alien race after the the romulans br br after receiving a distress call from a federation outpost the enterprise is dangerously close to the neutral zone which if crossed would lead to open conflict with the romulans although no one has ever actually seen them in the flesh soon enough a romulan vessel appears carrying a new weapon and a device which makes it nearly impossible to defeat facing the threat of imminent kirk must engage in a battle of wits with the romulan commander mark to ensure the survival of his crew unfortunately the task is made more difficult when one of the men accuses spock of being in league with the enemy due to the physical resemblance between romulans and two races that are in fact related a fact that is quite ironic with hindsight given went on to play spock's father starting with season 2 br br always very critical when it came to the subject of war star trek enjoys one of its finest hours with its most gripping and tense take on the topic although the romulans aren't actually based on the soviets the name is actually taken from the founder of rome the scenario is quite obviously inspired by the very vivid fear american and russian citizens had at the time that either nation might be able to destroy the other with nuclear weapons that fear gave birth to the titular concept of balance of terror but even without the subtext this remains an essential episode due for the most part to the intellectual battle between the two adversaries which translates into a duel between shatner and no need to say who wins Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8788629770278931 Review: i have used this movie in my college ethics courses for over 10 years also woody allen's crimes and another terrific multi leveled ethical study br br it's fiction i don't focus too much on the unrealistic features of strangers because all fictional films are obviously false on many levels i love the film as gallows comedy told with many ironic twists and visual pleasures even if it's unbelievable the story is told so well that i don't even think of criticizing its plausibility although i must confess that the tennis match seems the weakest part to me too much hollywood fluff and not enough real tennis competition br br some problems presented in the film that hold promise for realistic moral education and ethical discussion br br 1 ethical some weaknesses of the guy character are intended by hitchcock a primary ethical insight of the film is the danger of inability to articulate one's moral positions guy is unable to effectively block bruno's crazy at the start an interesting question is why and how does guy behave so a possible answer is his depression because of his intense and complicated divorce process br br 2 guy commits another failure at the start on the train to get away quickly he agrees that bruno's ideas are all good but guy's literal meaning is opposite to his sarcastic meaning bruno takes the literal meaning as an agreement for the cross murders guy takes the sarcastic meaning as an escape from any murder agreement to some extent near the beginning bruno may be partially pretending that an agreement has been struck to draw guy further into a web of bruno is manipulating guy guy's ambiguity on the train gives bruno a chance to put an ethical on guy bruno manipulating guy may also take on other meanings br br 3 secrecy some have about a sexual relationship between guy and bruno it seems at first ridiculous especially since guy appears obviously heterosexual in his relationships with miriam and anne however remember that guy is also ineffective with both women guy appears stereotypically it's 1951 remember effeminate especially in relationship to bruno guy the strong athlete is weak on the inside bruno is also conflicted playing against himself appearing and physically strong at first but then displaying some effeminate traits bruno's fashion and his gushing emotionally to guy in different situations his receiving a from his doting mother bruno kissing and desperately his mother's hand other more subtle gay stereotypes that hold cryptic meaning from hitchcock's point of view i wish i could hear hitchcock clarify his intended meanings here br br 4 and distrust guy makes some colossal blunders in hiding truths about bruno from family and from police guy fails to fully comprehend that admitting fault quickly may be better than a cover up or a delay in confession again guy is driven by insecurity fear and perhaps a self hate that is closer to bruno's own self loathing than we care to see or to admit both guy and bruno act out their own of br br 5 lack of evidence guy feels a problem the evidence to acquit himself while quickly going to the police would solve a huge problem guy traps himself with his own doubts and insecurities the absence of desired the inability of the alcoholic professor to on guy's behalf the obsessive need to appear politically pristine and other personality factors that cause guy to feel he is as dysfunctional as bruno just not as dangerous yet one could partially blame guy for murder br br 6 disease and mental disorder an interesting question is how legally responsible is bruno for the murders the more incompetent bruno is as a sick sociopath the more guilty guy may be as someone healthy who failed to stand up and morally act to prevent the crimes guy's failure is like a man who fails to call the police when a sick friend threatens suicide and death ensues one could argue that more than one crime is committed and that guy is an emotionally accomplice br br these and many other features of the film make strangers on a train a gem of a morality play a diamond for philosophical and cinematic reflections Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4020141661167145 Review: i didn't realize just how much of this episode was taken from the enemy below until i finally saw the movie it has since become my fave war flick there were a couple of elements lifted from run silent run deep as well nothing wrong with stealing ideas as long as you do something cool with them and boy did roddenberry and company do something cool with this one br br the story begins when the romulans a 100 year old treaty and by crossing the neutral zone and destroying a series of federation along the zone ostensibly to test their superior weaponry and invisibility screen and subsequent shift in the balance of power between the romulans and the federation in their view as a prelude to an all out invasion kirk has to decide whether it's worth risking war to try and stop the romulan ship or if in fact the greater risk lies in letting the invaders go after they destroyed 4 military kirk wisely chooses the latter br br this is our first look at an enemy of the federation the romulans a yet in their own way honorable race who are distant relatives to the however unlike their peaceful cousins the romulans did not their emotions and violent and ways even as they advanced br br none of this matters to mr stiles the ship's and this chief antagonist on board the enterprise the romulan commander has his own problems with a gung ho junior officer all that matters to him is he hates romulans and spock looks like one until the end when spock saves his life naturally this contrasts sharply with captain kirk and the romulan commander neither of whom has any personal ill will towards the other at all both men are simply doing their duty in fact there's a mutual respect this is the first trek episode to deal directly with prejudice and it does so deftly as opposed to season not so subtle let that be your last battlefield br br like the enemy below we have a classic chess match between two ship who are actually very much alike you see right away that both of these captains are good very good if you were going into battle you'd want either of these man as your leader both are honorable and decent men who are duty bound yet even though the romulan commander is bound by duty to his home world he still finds himself wishing for destruction before he can make it home rather than start another war yet he still does everything he can to make it home just as kirk does everything he can to stop him br br this is in my opinion one of 5 best it has everything plenty of action suspense great dialogue fine acting i still maintain the romulan commander was mark best trek role and it manages to make its social commentary without being overly preachy a pity roddenberry forgot about the last part when he did tng br br watch this episode then watch the enemy below Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9215646982192993 Review: i agree that this is one of the very best episodes of the entire series my only would be the somewhat jarring appearance of mark as the romulan commander my reasoning is this if you were not around for the first run of this episode then you know mr as spock's father and for the 2nd generation or your preference it takes you out of the scene at first yet he's an excellent commander as well as opposite for our captain and this episode is strongly written and well acted by all there are excellent points made by both sides about the cost of war vs the price of peace and certainly does remind one of some of the best of the wwii and later era movies those are not my favorite genre but i certainly would recommend a fan of such to view this episode through that filter you'll see it holds up i'll never understand why sci fi gets so little respect the best drama comes out of placing ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755261540412903 Review: this is one of the best of the early star trek episodes with kirk and his crew venturing into the unknown to do battle with an enemy known only by name imagine their surprise when they find out that the dreaded romulans are racial of the young mr stiles well played by paul is one of the few truly unlikable characters in the star trek universe his barely disguised hatred of mr spock is eerily similar to the post 9 11 hatred and suspicion many americans have of people of arab or middle eastern origin the atmosphere of war time paranoia is all too real then there's the romulans they're the ultimate federation nemesis the are nasty but basically harmless more of a nuisance than a serious threat the romulans however mean business they're the ancient reborn in the space age in spite of their features they're clearly meant to remind us of imperial rome with names like and titles like and the chain mail armor is really cool familiar guest star mark who went on to play spock's dad as well as the commander in star trek the motion picture is an appropriately grizzled war weary commander a character who bears a striking resemblance to laurence olivier's in also his questioning of the thirst for conquest reminds me of the similar misgivings marcus richard harris expressed at the beginning of gladiator a must both for and sword and epic fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762242436408997 Review: despite all the about the trouble with episode the balance of terror might just be the best episode of the series and while i have always loved a piece of the action because it is so much fun i really do have to cast my vote as this romulan episode as being the very best br br the movie interestingly enough is really like a wwii submarine movie in that it bounces back and forth between the cloaked romulan ship and the enterprise as it seeks to destroy the romulans before they sneak back across the neutral zone after a raid on federation in so many ways the show is much like the film the enemy below where the american captain robert mitchum and the german captain curt are shown in counter point as they both try to the other and in the process develop a respect for their foe br br interestingly enough only a short bit of the beginning of the episode takes place on a planet and this is amazing because an episode on board ship could easily have been static and dull but because the writing was so fantastic and the main characters written and acted so well shatner and mark leonard as the romulan leader oddly for the die hard out there they'll recognize leonard as the same actor who later played spock's father br br the bottom line is this is simply a great and extremely engaging episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834294319152832 Review: this has to be one of my 3 favorite episodes from the original tv series br br what makes it great is the battle of wits between the romulan commander and kirk as well as the top notch acting from mark who later went on to play spock's father in other tv episodes and movies this is a case where those around rose to the level of the talent around them and shatner nimoy and the whole cast deliver an outstanding performance in this episode br br the writing and plot are also excellent and i love the direct approach used to show us the characters and the feelings and thoughts of those characters and how freely they are expressed by the actors br br this very entertaining episode ranks 10 out of 10 awesome desert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880479574203491 Review: when the romulans come they will not be bearing gifts no they bring with them war war and conquest as any familiar with this episode know it is a redux of the war film the enemy below from the fifties the obvious difference is that instead of a battleship and a submarine or an american german u boat engaged in lethal war games it is two in outer space in trek history about 100 years before the events here according to this episode earth fought the romulan wars after about 5 years of conflict a brought about a treaty and the institution of the neutral zone a between us and the romulan empire now on this the treaty appears to be broken as our are being attacked and destroyed by some weapon of immense power yes the romulans are back testing their new war toy and kirk must now earn his pay he must make decisions that would affect this sector of the galaxy such as figuring out how to avoid a oh i dunno an war maybe br br i think what makes this episode so effective is that it doesn't shy away from the grim aspects of war as one would expect of a mere tv episode from the sixties especially an episode from a science fiction show it's all very tense and gripping like the best war films such as when kirk sits down with his key officers for what amounts to a war council the writers and the actors aren't kidding around here this is all preparation for a ghastly conflict potentially the beginning of another years long in the final analysis aim is to keep this to just the two ships but even then it's an endeavor fraught with peril and probable casualties in fact i believe this episode holds the record for ship casualties by the end of it right at the start of the episode we see the devastation such battle can produce in that supposedly well protected outpost then begin the cat and mouse war games between the enterprise and the romulan ship it's as exciting as any conflict we've seen on the big screen of course if you're not into war films you'd have to look for other things to admire in this episode br br what elevates this episode even further is the revelation of just what and who the romulans are it's an electric shock of a sort now we have even further inter crew conflict on the bridge of the enterprise war does tend to bring out the worst in some people due to still nasty attitudes about race in this future the tension is up even further kirk has his hands full in this one i suppose the one weakness in the story is the convenient of the bigotry issue by the conclusion on the romulan side actor makes his first appearance in the trek universe as the romulan commander he's terrific in the role the flip side of capt kirk or capt pike take your pick done up to resemble spock more than a little surprisingly his character is not war hungry as we would expect another eye opener for this episode the actor would next return to this universe as spock's father so he's nothing if not versatile it's also telling how the first appearance of such characters as the romulans is usually their best shot as it is here they showed up in the enterprise incident next Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646798372268677 Review: balance of terror is still one of the best star trek episodes ever made it was inspired by the film enemy below starring robert mitchum a movie that deals with a cat and mouse game between two captains during world war ii in this episode captain kirk and his crew play similar game with a romulan vessel this is the program that famously introduces the war hungry romulans who are distant relatives of the it is an incredibly suspenseful episode tightly constructed for maximum effect it is also interesting to see how the episode contains a series of subplots that add extra layers of meaning to the story mark makes his star trek debut as the romulan captain he will later play spock's father ambassador a must see episode Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9899871945381165 Review: i really enjoyed this movie and i usually don't like animated pictures but i thought the cats were appealing and the story line was charming there is a good song called everybody wants to be a cat that is a lot of fun it has some comic moments and is an interesting adventure i think it helps to be an avid cat lover to enjoy this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981960654258728 Review: engaging characters nice animation dynamite songs all this and cute too there's a lot of excellent humor but no real menace so don't worry about your little ones the two farm dogs steal the show even though they only appear in two scenes the artwork has a linear quality that may put off some people but i find it charming Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5837672352790833 Review: may contain spoilers br br the first time i saw this movie was when it was re released on video when i was around 8 years old now i am 17 and still watch it whenever i get a chance to the aristocats was a cute heart warming film that i immediately fell in love with i loved the songs on it especially the one the kittens sing by the piano in fact i even sang it in a talent show with my sister and friend since i loved it that much all three kittens are so cute and their mother is one of the cartoon cats i ever saw the ally cat had a great voice br br my favorite part of the movie is when the kittens are playing the piano that part is adorable i also enjoy their journey home it's incredible this is one of the best disney films i ever saw and one of my favorites everyone should see it i give this film 10 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914488196372986 Review: this is such a revered and studied film a classic among hitchcock's many it takes no to want to watch it again yet you think can it hold up even when the huge and clever and amazing trick of the plot is no surprise br br yes br br and for starters there is the start a profoundly beautiful and slick telling of the really the whole story the gist of it two two men shown with their shoes each walking onto the train sitting then across from each other and oops a mistake a little and the conversation begins and we see the men themselves they are interchangeable br br the tone here is characteristic of hitchcock as it is in many horror and suspense films cheery and light we know entering the film however that this won't be the case so already we are worried what after all is about to go wrong br br a lot in truly hitchcock fashion it is a purely innocent man nearly always a man who faces injustice who is trapped by circumstance threatening what is most valuable to him the innocent in this case tennis player guy is played with an innocence that is believable his in that first scene for example as he realizes the other man is a little is just what you or i might do the not so innocent man is the self absorbed and intelligent spoiled child bruno anthony played with utter brilliance by robert walker this uncanny performance is equivalent to that of another hitchcock wacko played by anthony perkins in psycho so from scene one on the train and the train really gorgeous we have the two leads and we have the mind blowing and utterly simple and ultimately devastating plot from the first novel by patricia who also wrote the books behind the two mr ripley movies and it doesn't hurt that the screenplay was co written by raymond chandler himself who knows something about economy and clever dialog and crime br br and of course there is more than just the first scene what to note well that of a daughter i thought she was terrific is hitchcock's daughter patricia who is still with us as of 2009 she also had a role in psycho and there is a characteristic landmark location for a key scene in the film the tennis courts in the known to us as the site of the u s open the fantastic last full scene with the is the only place where hitchcock moves into a kind of slow and steady montage building up the suspense by making it surreal the fear gets positively with the laughing children and the old man crawling underneath it all and when it collapses in a crash that's all on a set one of the more naturalistic uses by a director known for not worrying about the realism of his back br br the photography is that perfect hollywood stunning without becoming so stylized as in some noir films that it is an object in its own right look again at the first scene or the shooting and editing of entering the house for what the audience thinks is a murder this is sophisticated construction when we are not completely surprised that it's bruno in the bed that only proves that the director has us on our toes something unexpected is always expected br br are there glitches who knows it depends on what kind of you can accept or embrace as beautiful style the scene where bruno is choking the old woman at a party is both brilliant the woman played by norma is a caricature so believable it takes your breath away and marred by his looking at the daughter and being into a deadly trance by her glasses and her resemblance to his earlier victim this is a mid 20th century idea of psychology that on many of hitchcock's efforts the end of psycho for starters br br the wikipedia article on the film smartly emphasizes the consistent of things in the movie from the main characters to the murder victim and the daughter this echoes in lots of little ways two men trail him to the tennis court two men accompany the victim to the amusement park and so on there can be too much made of this but it does supply an aesthetic consistency above and below our consciousness don't forget there are meant to be two murders it is the lack of the second murder the inability to create a in that case that causes bruno to unravel br br walker the actor had emotional problems and was in the year before this movie was shot and just afterwards he died from a reaction to a drug used to calm one of his outbursts though he appeared in other films strangers on a train is easily his tour de force farley granger had a long career that never quite saw him break into true stardom though his style can have a peculiar nervous sweetness that really works especially in they live by night br br and if you watch this one for the first or third time do look for the chilling and hilarious scene at the tennis match where the heads all move back and forth in except for bruno's he is staring out without moving his head straight at us as the trailer for the movie says after this movie you won't be talking to strangers on a train Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970090925693512 Review: this is one of my favorite films ever the story is just so fantastic and the characters are so good unlike the other disney films of the age this film never bores the audience 101 peter pan robin hood they were all good but lack what we have here this is funny creative and always on target this movie just has an extra something that you can't learn in books however this is not the best animated film ever made that title belongs to the brilliant toy story but this is a respectable second immediately followed by the lady and the tramp just see it and enjoy what one of the cinema's greatest achievements and by the by i'm not a little kid this is for the older audiences wanting to recapture their childhood an absolute must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722467064857483 Review: i have seen this movie only once several years ago but i remember liking it a lot br br spoilers ahead an old famous opera singer is retired and she decides to give all the money she has to her cats her butler hears this and plots to get rid of the cats so he can have the fortune he puts knockout drops in their milk when they wake up they find themselves miles away they must journey back to their house before it is too late with the help of an independent minded and other animal while the butler and his plan br br could have been better but it also could have been a lot worse br br my score 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364900588989258 Review: following the release of white and the seven dwarfs 1937 ' walt disney productions has continued to produce quality animated feature length children's film many of which i still haven't had the pleasure of seeing 'the aristocats 1970 ' directed by wolfgang was the twentieth film in disney's official canon and is a romantic musical comedy revolving around a family of aristocratic cats living in paris france in in the mansion of the elderly madame adelaide voiced by her loving feline pets – including duchess eva and her three young kittens – are the most important residents when the bumbling butler edgar roddy maude learns that the cats stand to inherit the old lady's entire fortune he sets about of the pets dumping them in the countryside far from the big city lost and confused duchess and her children strike up an acquaintance with a sweet talking alley cat thomas o'malley phil harris who agrees to show them the way home br br animation wise 'the isn't anything particularly notable with much earlier disney films such as and 1940 ' demonstrating a similar or even superior visual style however the story is interesting and exciting – particularly for younger audiences i'll wager – and the musical numbers which i wish were more numerous are terrific for the sake of trivia i'll name my two favourite songs as thomas o'malley cat and wants to be a cat the latter of which is a psychedelic throwback to the late 60s with a swinging jazz band and delirious flashing colours led by a trendy feline called the cat scatman crothers the family's journey back to paris is eventful and adventurous and we meet such friendly characters as amelia and abigail two talkative uncle waldo the drunken relative georges madam ancient but sprightly lawyer and napoleon and two dim witted hound dogs with a hunger for the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9438685178756714 Review: after seeing the aristocats special edition in a two pack with the fox in the hound i decided to buy it since both of these films were childhood favourites br br the aristocats is a classic definitely it might not be a five star classic but it is a fun film and makes a good evening's entertainment it is somewhat a light from the darker more serious disney classics the aristocats tries to be a light hearted musical comedy and i think it just about succeeds br br the storyline doesn't really make much sense and i don't think the plot is particularly strong but it is certainly not weak the animation and backgrounds are a bit scratchy in places typical of disney's 70s films but it does have a old fashioned charm about it br br the aristocats strongest points are the characters the music and the humour the music is very memorable try getting wants to be a out your head in a hurry the songs are written by the sherman brothers who also did the music for the jungle book there was one song called never felt that was going to be in the film but sadly didn't make it into the final feature it is a shame because i think it would have fit in very well br br the characters are unforgettable thomas o'malley is voiced by phil harris and is basically baloo in a feline form eva gives duchess this warm and feel and the voices actually sound like children and not an actor imitating the voice of a child the secondary characters are here by the dozen and yet you still end up understanding their personalities edgar the butler plays a similar role to cruella de but he's more comical than scary often ending up in funny situations even though he's the bad guy he's still lovable all the same br br the two british abigail and amelia really had me cracking up along with their crazy and drunk uncle i also like the dogs who tend to argue over who is 'the leader ' i could go on but i won't spoil it but i can tell you the aristocats is funny and will entertain everyone without having to resort to rudimentary toilet humour br br the bottom line the aristocats might not be disney's crowning achievement or even their strongest film from the 70s that award is a tie between the and the many adventures of the but it is an enjoyable romp and is sure to entertain if you are looking for a dazzling work of art you might be better off watching bambi but if you want a fun night in the aristocats is the way to go it is a charming and lovable film and it's impossible to dislike enjoy and besides it's good to have a film where cats aren't seen as the villains Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727798104286194 Review: duchess and her three kittens are enjoying the high life with their devoted human mistress until the wicked butler edgar with his eyes on a big inheritance decides to dope them and get them out of the picture how can these fragile creatures cope in the unfamiliar countryside and the meaner streets of paris only by meeting the alley cat o'malley a rough diamond with romance in his heart after they get a taste of the wide dangerous world he guides them home and edgar gets his just desserts at the wrong end of a horse as always it's really the voices rather than the animation that are the heart of the disney magic phil harris is brilliant as o'malley eva as duchess is well eva but perhaps the most memorable turns are by pat and george lindsay who turn the old hounds napoleon and into a couple of bumbling southern fried rednecks their scenes with edgar and the musical numbers with cat and his cool dude band are classic most striking about seeing the aristocats now is how deeply disney's style of animation has changed since this was at the cutting edge in 1970 perhaps the nostalgic dated feel are just a result of being down in belle paris but the illustrations are a pity and the animation and overall pace much less frenetic sometimes a relief than in more recent efforts such as Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8953739404678345 Review: when madame decides to let her cats inherit her it spells trouble the snobbish butler edgar who is next in line to inherit decides to get rid of the cats thereby the story can begin and the cats can go on an adventure that would otherwise have been impossible an adventure that lets them meet the charming but not altogether trustworthy cat o'malley he helps them through many dangerous and funny situations until the inevitable happy end br br the force of this movie is in its humor and music edgar is simply hilarious as the insulted butler who is out to settle the score and of course he himself takes some serious beatings one of the best scene contains him being chased by the two dogs and napoleon the score is great and like in the jungle book you have scenes that is almost musical in the sense that the story doesn't progress and the focus is to let the protagonists express themselves via dance and of course we like that the score is quite jazzy br br and of course it's not only me but also my children who love this one br br regards simon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938523530960083 Review: a group of cats look to find their way home after being kidnapped by a greedy butler br br the aristocats is regarded as one of walt disney's finest 2d animations with its charming script and cool characters but it doesn't quite have the magic that created snow white or the jungle book br br the slow opening will have younger viewers raising their eyebrows but once the cats become established into the story does the fun and entertainment begin br br the young cats create the most enjoyment with a charming young hearted rivalry the special kind of bonding any brother or sister of any age can associate with br br not the funniest disney picture out there but there are some great comic moments especially involving the cats and the dogs the representation of the gangster cats is very impressive and equally amusing br br the story after the boring beginning is consistently entertaining and exactly what a family film should be there are hardly any lapses and no dull moments the journey to find home is interesting and you get a sense of exploring not to mention two very strange british br br with disney you always get a strong meaningful message with the jungle book it is where you belong with beauty and the beast you explore the importance of inner beauty however with this 1970 picture there seems to be something missing the film has the importance and relevance of home but is not enough it seems very far fetched and irrelevant br br my sister and i found it very strange watching this as some of the central characters were voiced by the jungle book cast br br despite the bad beginning and the confusion of its preaching message this is a consistently fun family film with a good music score and some cool crazy characters that viewers of any age can relate to Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640457034111023 Review: walt disney's 20th animated feature was the last one to be by the great man himself he died in late 1966 and is not generally considered to be among their very best output the main problem is that on the surface the film seems merely to be the feline version of either lady and the tramp 1955 or 101 1961 both of which are certainly more beloved by fans even so being both an animation and cat lover i dug this reasonably bouncy concoction in which a female cat voiced by eva and her three little kittens are thrown out onto the streets of paris by a wealthy lady 's greedy butler luckily they meet a streetwise alley cat phil harris who guides them on the journey back and are further aided along the way by a feline jazz band led by scatman crothers and two helpful and dopey dogs meanwhile at home edgar the butler celebrates his supposed inheritance and the mouse and the horse do their bit to help their fellow feline pets legendary entertainer maurice was whisked back from retirement to sing the title song which includes a verse in french and band indulge in a breezy number wants to be a cat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618349671363831 Review: the aristocats is really quite charming and is rated far too low on imdb the songs aren't as memorable as the ones in the jungle book but they weren't bad at all the animation is really lovely the best sequence being the landscape of paris in general it looked beautiful this is probably disney's most relaxing animation i think and as another reviewer quite rightly said who doesn't love cats another great piece of animation was o' looking into eyes as their romance was so believable while not obvious a good thing the plot about a greedy butler and a fortune reminds me of billions was a little unoriginal but worked very well and the script was really funny especially the fights between the kittens they remind me of me and my brother and 3 sisters always fighting my favourite scene was the chase of edgar with the two dogs who were always fighting about who was the leader the voice talents were a delight most notably phil harris whom i recognised from the jungle book and eva from the the supporting characters namely cat were also well done in conclusion a really pleasant film that is definitely underrated 8 5 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9918208122253418 Review: the aristocats is classic disney at it's best it's not considered as the ultimate disney classic along side the more well known disney films but it's a well made and fun film that certainly deserves to be a disney classic aristocats is certainly a sure kids pleaser cause it has all the components for a fun kids film i'll liked it very much as a kid i'm not sure if this film is a sure pleaser to the adults who could watch disney classics for the nostalgia sake but i still enjoy this film as an young adult br br aristocats may not be so complex or innovative but it doesn't matter this film was made on that period where the filmmakers followed the motto that the characters were the story and wise versa which aristocats certainly shows the characters make the film they're all likable fun have great lines and have a great interaction with each other the voice actors are also a part for making the characters so compelling eva as duchess phil harris as thomas o'malley and etc a misconception could have been the dogs napoleon and since they're and haven't so much to do with the actual story but fortunately they're fun and amusing characters and the scenes with them are pure gold br br aristocats is both entertaining and cute but it's also a very funny cartoon the animation style and look fits perfectly for the film's french surroundings especially the city of paris looks greats the character animation and design is great and the songs are really catchy too my favorite is scale and but the title song is a cute song along with thomas o'malley cat and the memorable show everybody to be a cat and the score by george burns is a perfect fit for the film funny and emotional situations br br overall aristocats is in my opinion the best disney cartoon from the 70's and it's a film that deserves to both be seen and remembered so what you're waiting for do your self a favor and share this disney classic with your kids it deserves to be in their memories Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791322946548462 Review: br br lets swap murders your wife my father seemingly innocent conversation between two strangers bruno anthony and guy haines when they meet over lunch on a train journey guy a solid respectable tennis player whose problem is that his wife the flirtatious miriam won't divorce him so he can marry daughter anne laughs the whole conversation off as a joke the following week he isn't laughing any more in a scene of classic hitchcock suspense bruno stalks miriam through a carnival and her as he does her glasses fall off and we see the murder eerily reflected twice through her lenses cold hearted and amoral bruno his part of the deal completed approaches an appalled guy expecting even him into his bit ' matters are not helped when anne's precocious and younger sister turns up guy of murder so accused of a murder he didn't commit and expected to commit another what is guy going to do the power of this film is in the presentation of human beings as having a murderous side to their nature and this hitchcock does to perfection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9625999331474304 Review: i'm not a massive disney fan but my 7 year old son is starting to get into them so we've built up quite a collection and this is one of my favourites we first saw this a couple of weeks ago and we must have see it half a dozen times since ok as others have pointed out not the most complex or inventive of plots but there's more to a film than that br br great characters phil harris stealing the show as thomas o'malley but edgar the butler not far behind the music is superb my disabled son always insists that i lift him up and dance with him to everybody wants to be cat this says it all and thomas o'malley is just as enjoyable br br i'm not sure why some people have such a downer on this film other than a dislike of cats and yes it does take a few of its cues from 101 and maybe the lady and the tramp it's been a long time since i've seen that so i'm not going to compare them and while 101 is better in some ways for me the aristocats is far more enjoyable isn't that what these films are about br br apart from peter pan now that is a 10 10 film this is my favourite disney film my 7 year old son loves it his grumpy 41 year old dad loves it so you can't ask much more of a family film br br superb Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985676646232605 Review: oh my gosh i love this movie much it is so incredible i loved it as a wee babe and still love it as an adult it is my favorite disney movie of time you should watch it watch it and love it my friends and i watch it a ton it is good i recommend it to anyone who is a child or a child at heart my favorite part is the song and dance number with all of the strays and thomas o'malley the writers producers director completely nailed this one yeah nailed it to the wall br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9495341181755066 Review: plot in a nutshell duchess voice of eva is the well polished single mother cat of three little kittens when their owner the wealthy elderly woman known as madame adelaide realizes that her time is running out she decides to write up her will leaving everything she has to her cats which will then go to her butler edgar when the cats pass on edgar this and is deeply offended by the idea that the cats would get everything before him and plots to destroy duchess and her kittens he drops sleeping pills in their one night and then leaves them stranded in the french countryside out of their element duchess and her kittens befriend a street smart stray cat known as thomas o'malley voice of phil harris who did the voice of the big bear in the jungle book after making a pass at duchess unaware that she is a single mother o'malley decides to escort them back home with duchess genuinely falling for o'malley as the usual surrogate family bond develops chaos and mayhem ensues culminating in a violent clash between o'malley his brother cats from the streets and edgar also features appearances by british american southern hound dogs what they were doing in france is anyone's guess a mouse who sounds a lot like the rabbit from alice in wonderland he was in fact voiced by the same guy who voiced the and a horse br br sometimes slow paced but still enjoyable disney venture features the memorable everybody wants to be a cat musical piece sung by the late scatman crothers better known to 1980s fans as the voice of jazz on transformers of course if this was being made now it would probably be a dark social commentary on class division represented by the divide between well bred well fed duchess and the street born o'malley Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822038412094116 Review: duchess is a pretty white cat who lives with her three kittens in her wealthy owner's mansion in paris when the evil butler hears that the rich old lady is leaving everything in her will to the cats first the butler is angered because he wants to get everything first so he puts them to sleep and abandons them off the side of the road when the cats wake up they start on a long trek home a street wise cat named thomas o'malley meets up with them and offers to help them when edgar sees them arriving home he is furious and starts to mail them to but friends arrive to help save the day the wealthy lady decides to leave her home for every alley cat in paris br br this is a charming film the songs including everybody wants to be a cat are lively and upbeat the voice cast is excellent with eva who would later play miss in disney's the films as duchess phil harris baloo in the jungle book little john in robin hood as thomas giving interesting personalities to their characters supposedly walt disney before he died in 1966 gave the go ahead to this film recommended for disney fans or cat lovers everywhere 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821774959564209 Review: this movie is great i really enjoyed it br br this movie is about a cat mom named and her 3 kittens t and the kittens love music they have to practice the piano everyday but the butler named edgar tries to kidnap and her kittens he tries to make them sleep but he fails them meets a cat named thomas o thomas falls in love with the cats break into song with the song everybody wants to be a cat thomas gets to love music like the other cats thomas and really like each other br br i loved this movie and i like the cats to Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9574426412582397 Review: this is one of my favourite disney films it has everything you could hope for in a disney animation cute animals great songs a nasty villain and lots of adventure the story begins in paris where duchess and her three kittens live with their mistress in a mansion life is perfect for them until the butler edgar discovers that she plans to leave her entire fortune to the cats he realises that if he even stands a chance of claiming the fortune the cats will be out of the way an excellent often forgotten masterpiece from the 1970's a time when the disney studio made few animations which features songs such as the title number the aristocats as well as wants to be a cat this will viewers young and old with its enduring Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9526298642158508 Review: there are a select few cartoon films where animals or something not human is portraying human beings and i think that this film is one of them apart from a few points of the plot and the characters this film could be changed with all people rather than mainly animals although it's good someone did not i feel the cats are jolly good in this film portraying humans br br this film also focuses on quite a lot of adult issues which is rather odd for a disney film it mentions alcohol shows a dog teaching another dog how to attack humans and it shows a male cat called abraham thomas o' a female cat in a surprisingly human and adult way br br as a cartoon film or just a film in general i feel this is pretty good quality the storyline and characters are especially good the film in general is set in france and you meet a family of cats the mother duchess and her kittens marie and you also meet the kind rich old woman who adores the cats the butler edgar and an old man who has clearly lost his marbles called george the kind old woman discusses her will with george and edgar that what he receives from the will he will have after the cats have it he is incredibly cross with this and has an evil scheme in mind br br a very cute film for every age enjoy aristocats br br not including basil the great mouse detective and a few others maybe which i cannot think of at the moment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705902934074402 Review: i must say one big reason why i thought the aristocats was so great is because i love cats i love cats which probably gave this film a big score from me but not only that it was definitely a good movie as well and i love where they make the setting of the film take place this is one of my favorite animal films although it's animated and i really love how the actors actresses didn't sound so unprofessional behind the to me this film seems like a classic but i guess to imdb it's not because it has yes i think too low of a rating you take a peek at all the other original disney films and they have a much higher rating than this but nonetheless aristocats is one of the best animation movies there is and i could enjoy it over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553180932998657 Review: the is a hilarious film that not many people have seen clearly not that many because it only got a 6 8 there is nothing wrong with it at all it's my favorite of the disney classics which have tons of fantastic films already made like beauty and the beast snow white and peter pan the reason why the is so high on my list is because of how funny the film is i hate to say this but i don't blame edgar for what he does i probably would've had them taken care of too i'd be devastated of some old bag who i'd been working with for so many years just decides to give her will to the cats i'd of killed them also i don't even like cats so i wouldn't give a damn i think that the is so funny and cute there are many characters that are hilarious like edgar the is my favorite of the disney classics and that's final the cat's out of the bag br br the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468364119529724 Review: as the mom of a 3 year old and a 2 year old i adore aristocats it is a movie that contains no double no almost swear words like heck or darn no parents who are functional idiots and no crotch smashing or jokes that are so prevalent in even the best kids movies these days the story line is sweet and interesting the music is great the love story is quite romantic the kittens are adorable and the various other characters are unique and attention capturing the action is simple and not overwhelming or confusing the characters are quite well cast as well i love listening to eva voice and there are so many others that are familiar from childhood and also fit the characters so well it's really a movie about love tolerance good manners and faithfulness who doesn't want their kids exposed to these values it is a movie that i don't mind watching over and over unlike happy feet where i couldn't watch the whole thing even once because it was so irritating i wish production companies would move toward making movies more like this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5545890927314758 Review: in strangers on a train it's obvious from the start that playboy robert walker has out farley granger as an unwilling accomplice to a pair of murders a semi public figure he's a tennis pro but not an especially high one high enough however for him to know that granger is trapped in a loveless marriage and would like to be free to marry ruth roman br br so when they meet as complete strangers on a train one afternoon walker knows enough that granger will at least be intrigued enough with the possibility that if the two of them complete strangers did commit homicide on parties that the other would be by their demise though granger is repulsed by the idea one of the beautiful things about this film is that you can see in the performance he gives that granger just might submit to temptation br br in fact when walker kills laura elliot wife whose been two timing him and even gotten pregnant by another man he expects that granger will in turn murder walker's father so that walker can inherit his estate today walker would be called a trust fund baby and a pretty malevolent one at that br br alfred hitchcock directed walker to his career role ironically in his last complete film walker died the following year with most of my son john finished hitchcock does not do too bad by farley granger either br br of course when granger does balk at committing homicide on people who never did anything to him the tension strangers on a train is also characterized by great editing first in the tennis match in which granger has to finish the match and walker before he plants evidence granger at the crime scene and also in that final climax with a fight on a runaway between walker and granger br br strangers on a train is hitchcock at his best it should not be missed and ought to be required viewing when film classes study editing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9453884959220886 Review: the first disney animated film without the strong involvement of disney himself this film suffers from the fact that the story is not particularly original or interesting this is i believe the only animated disney film since the 1940's which is not based on an earlier book or other work but is rather an original story as others have noted the plot is essentially a cross between the romance in lady and the tramp and the kidnapping journey home story in 101 dalmatians br br but to overcome this flaw the filmmakers have successfully used many of the better features of most of the disney animated films of the previous 10 15 years phil harris from the jungle book voicing one of the main characters follows his duet with louis in the previous film with another here with scatman crothers the quality visual look of this film is virtually carried over from dalmatians with some nice nods to french it appears and the villain here the butler is strongly reminiscent of the henchmen in that film as well this is probably one of disney's least memorable villains the main story goes back and forth between the cats and the ongoing difficulties with two rural hound dogs with great voice work by pat and george lindsey the various animal characters are similarly familiar to those who have seen tramp and dalmatians the owner while bearing a striking visual resemblance to the wicked stepmother in sleeping beauty bears none of that character's nasty traits and comes across as very warm and generous br br the real strength of the film is the voice work after first going toward the use of mostly familiar actors in the jungle book the tactic is continued strongly here with disney veterans harris and sterling holloway from the jungle book and eva who would do a very similar character in the later film the as well as crothers and nancy all are excellent here particularly harris and in the leads the character animation is as excellent as one would expect showing a variety of emotions well br br smaller children may be upset by a few brief episodes an escape from the path of a speeding train a near drowning by one of the children but these are not presented in a particularly frightening or dark manner and are over very quickly overall there's very little of the type of more frightening scenes found in many other disney classics br br one minor oddity is the way some visual aspects of 60's culture are depicted among the jazz performing cats in supposedly paris one can't help but wonder why the story wasn't set solidly in the present other than the great deal paris had changed much of its appearance in the time it really would have made more sense that way br br the songs while being pleasant and sometimes very enjoyably performed are not particularly memorable nonetheless the general energy applied here the excellent voice work and fine animation all contribute to overcome the relatively few and minor weaknesses far from the greatness of classic 10 s such as pinocchio or and not quite up to the 9 s one might give to sleeping beauty or 101 dalmatians this is probably a rather marginal 8 of 10 perhaps a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933518171310425 Review: br br since cats have nine lives i'll give you nine reasons to see this movie br br the kittens and playing the piano together so unbelievably cute the car chasing dogs napoleon and jumping like every time he wants to be like a tough alley cat marie romantically while alley cat o'malley seduces her mom cat and his jazz band singing wants to be a cat stupid but proper and nice english amelia and abigail who make the cats walk like o'malley obtaining the magic carpet which puts the cat to shame the brave journey to ask help from alley cats edgar the butler chase scenes and transition from a nice guy to an insane cat hater due to cat plan gone bad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9354830980300903 Review: this is not the masterpiece that is snow white cinderella or bambi but it is a very sweet enjoyable romantic well done disney animated feature br br there are of course lessons included herein for the kiddies and some very appropriate kiddie cheek but there is plenty herein for the adults as well br br while this is somewhat of a of the classic disney adventure it still holds some elements which solely belong to the aristocats o'malley is the tramp and is the lady but has several kittens and they are all trying to get home br br phil harris is our o'malley you may recognize his voice as he also the voice of baloo the bear in the jungle book and little john in disney's robin hood eva lends her sweet voice to br br directed by wolfgang who directed or worked on every disney animated film worth mentioning until his death in 1985 br br this is among my very favorite of the disney animated feature films and belongs in any disney collection the 2 disk special edition is due out this summer 2007 br br this rates an 8 4 10 from br br the fiend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711541533470154 Review: the 20th animated disney classic is often criticized by many people as mediocre or poor in quality but it is a great movie br br too bad that the aristocats doesn't get the deserved credit i personally see it as one of my favorite disney classics br br despite being extremely underrated it is one of the funniest disney classics it is full of hilarious some of them hysterical moments br br edgar the greedy butler is the villain of the movie but he is a perfect comic relief he's one of my favorite disney villains because he is so funny br br every scene with edgar and the hound dogs napoleon and chasing him are among the most hilarious you'll ever see especially the one when edgar drives his motorcycle into the river and around the bridge with the dogs chasing him that is hysterical br br but the classic humor doesn't just come from edgar or the hound dogs other characters have their moments as well br br about the quality subject it isn't perfect but remains on a high level even after walt disney's death those artists knew how to keep faithful to spirit and the aristocats is one of those examples they don't make them like this nowadays br br as usual legendary disney actors voice the characters in this case we have phil harris sterling holloway paul eva and pat br br the characters are cool in general thomas o'malley duchess and her 3 kittens the mouse the alley cats the english the hound dogs and the horse the human characters are included as well the eccentric and kind retired opera singer madame adelaide the comic old lawyer georges and edgar himself br br about the soundtrack it has some nice and catchy songs such as thomas theme but i can't remember its name everybody wants to be a cat and the aristocats sung by maurice for example br br this movie takes place in paris france in the year of above all this is a joyful nice and very pleasant movie a timeless classic which is often underestimated and forgotten but very worthy br br this should definitely be on top 250 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851874113082886 Review: set in paris in the year a retired old rich opera singer decides to give her fortune away to her beautiful cat duchess voiced by eva and her kittens but the jealous butler edgar comes up with a plan as he kidnaps the cats and leaves them in the countryside luckily for them with the help of a streetwise and independent named thomas o'malley voiced by phil harris helps them get home especially meeting some of his good friends like the cat voiced by scatman crothers and try to foil plans br br very entertaining and edgy post walt disney's death animated movie with a couple of nice jazzy tunes like the memorable everybody wants to be a cat good voice acting and some terrific animation for it's time even in these times of computer animation not one of the greatest disney animated movies but a cult disney animated fave and one of the few gems of it's day that works well highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9961972236633301 Review: no i'm not kidding with this one he was a guest reviewer for entertainment weekly and gave this movie positive marks and who can blame him this is a charming upbeat and rather funny disney movie who doesn't love kittens the music in wants to be a cat is it makes me want to snap my fingers or something only years later when cats don't dance came out have i seen a movie that was that musically fun what aristocats lacks in animation and story it makes up for in charm plus everything moves at a relaxed pace and even the villain isn't all that scary it's perfect for the younger set while not being so sappy that adults can't like it if snoop was here i'm sure he would say the same thing yeah dig those crazy cats man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.913190484046936 Review: aristocats is such a terrific disney classic that i just loved so much as a kid still to this day i can't resist watching it it's just such a wonderful and charming film with great animation and lovely songs i really miss the animation films like aristocats they had perfect voices not to mention the hand drawn animation that makes it perfect for the family aristocats is also very witty and clever the story was just so wonderful this film is just beyond irresistible i think the most memorable moment for me was the cats playing the piano learning the lol it was just so cute with the piano playing and painting br br and her kittens are very in their huge mansion mainly because their lady is very rich and treats them like they were her children but when the lady feels it's time to make her will she leaves everything to the cats and not to her butler the butler gets angry and takes the kittens on the road and them in the middle of no where and the kittens wake up and with the help of a smooth street cat by the name of thomas o'malley they head back home to their lady but learn the coolness of being a cat br br the aristocats is just a perfect disney movie that i feel is a bit over looked i would always highly recommend this movie for kids or families it could be enjoyed by anyone the songs and story is just memorable i will always join in for the movies best song everybody wants to be a cat such a great tune i also love those dogs that guarded the farm where the cats were abandoned they were just so cute this is a terrific film please watch it you won't be disappointed br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986138641834259 Review: spoilers br br i love the simpsons and i have seen every single episode that had ever come out i must admit season one is by far the most underrated season and this is the most underrated episode in season one the episode begins with the family playing a game of to get bart ready for an intelligence test he needs to take at school he says the game is stupid and he doesn't want to play it but he needs to he spells out a word that homer and he chases bart around the house the next day mrs the class that the test isn't part of their grade just a test that would tell them what their future would be like bart can't answer one question he thinks fast he quickly switches test with martin prince the smartest one in class later that day and homer are called to go to the office to discuss behavior suddenly out of nowhere the school psychologist comes and tells and homer and that bart is a genius and should go to a special school for the gifted bart agrees to go since he wouldn't need to do any homework the next day homer drives bart to the new school he is introduced to everyone and everything his day isn't very good the smart students take his lunch smartly he can't read any comic books but he does anyway and he is criticized by his fellow students luckily for bart he and homer start to have a great time together but bought tickets to an opera they go to the opera and make fun of it the next day he goes to his old school but is made fun of by his friends they call him a point dexter while at his new school bart is told to do a chemistry experiment he does it wrong and blows up the school leaving himself green bart is told by the psychologist to tell him why he did it instead bart tells him he wants to go undercover and go back to his old school to observe other kids the psychologist is intrigued and he asks bart to explain it on a piece of paper he finds it too hard and instead writes a confession that he really isn't a genius he gives it to the psychologist all he cares about is that he spelled the word confession wrong that night homer bart and bart tells him that he really isn't a genius and that he cheated on the test homer gets angry and chases bart around the house as lisa and look at them casually br br overall this is a very underrated season one episode br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944920539855957 Review: the simpsons of course started off with christmas special on an open fire which had basic drawings and not laugh out loud jokes but this episode has probably the first laugh out loud joke in it and from here the show just gets better and better this episode centers around bart who in this episode on a test from martin and gets into a school for the highly gifted this leading to bart his friendship with his dad and losing all of his mates the episode is very humorous and shows what was to become the greatest show ever to come out overall fans of the show will love this episode as it features the character's exactly as they became 20 years later so watch this episode in a pack of season 1 and enjoy early doing what it was meant to making people laugh i rate this episode 73 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9547728896141052 Review: bart the genius whilst not the first simpsons episode bart he genius more or less is the first typical episode there's no or theme it's just your typical simpsons episode in set up it always seems to me that it's an episode that grows on you there are certain elements i don't care for largely the animation which can be forgiven but over time i take a liking to this story of it's uniqueness br br for example it'd be very hard for a live action sit com on a standard budget to do this episode due to the various different sets that show in this episode the computer in ms class the opera and so on my point is with that the simpsons realises one of the biggest strengths in animation the sheer lack of visual limitations when compared to live action br br on a writing stand point it's also highly intelligent and fresh the concept is pretty unique and particularly the problems faced instead of the ol' fail safe that work was too hard it was simply social isolation from his classmates that failed him although the exploding science experiment may prove otherwise which i also think is one of the best visual gags of the series the ending seems a little unoriginal largely because the bart running naked into his room to avoid homer was already done in the shorts but still funny for and short back and forth if for nothing else br br ultimately it's a very good episode with lots of interesting new point in the series though not exactly perfect br br oh and the now iconic name was of course unleashed onto the world Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.826414167881012 Review: strangers on a train was one of those film classics i had always heard about but somehow never gotten around to actually seeing i finally watched it a few weeks ago and as always with any hitchcock movie it not only stood up to the test of time it far surpassed most thrillers being made today you can see the inspiration for future action movies here the climactic ending with the out of control merry go round and the two villains each other reminded me of the big action sequence at the end of jan de speed of course strangers is over forty years older than speed and contains no modern special effects but the visceral thrill is there hitchcock was a true genius br br the not so subtle gay side of bruno robert walker in an amazing performance has taken form in many other psycho stalker figures in future movies consider him a male version of jennifer jason leigh in single white female he knows about guy before he even meets him on the train we almost get the feeling their contact isn't incidental and is soon entirely obsessed with him br br hitchcock loved the elements in his movies also see psycho for more blatant undertones and there's a lot of that here bruno hates his father and wants him to die so he can be with his mother his effeminate ways and obvious homosexuality must have just slipped by the censors in 1951 when gays were not allowed to be portrayed on the screen yet hitchcock gets the message through effectively when we see bruno in the lounge on the telephone wearing a very non masculine robe flirting with guy and responding to his mother br br the deep layers of this movie make it a fast paced thriller than you can return to again and again unfortunately it's being remade as a big budget hollywood production but after seeing the original i honestly can't imagine anything surpassing the sheer white thrills of this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7163099050521851 Review: the animation is still the slightly style of the first episode simpsons on an open fire but already with this first regular episode bart the genius the humor is beginning to be more layered quicker and greater depth of characterization is already appearing br br this episode firmly establishes slacker personality and more subtly intellectual superiority to the whole family although that's the main theme of the whole episode there's also a nice secondary theme of bart and homer's father son relationship it's given to us first in a nutshell as the episode opens with the simpsons playing lisa comes up with id for her word short but something you have to be well educated to know she has to read the definition to the rest of the family from the dictionary which has been serving as a way to prop up the couch can only come up with he homer has already sitting on his in order but doesn't recognize that it's a word so he presents do instead bart comes up with which he insists is a word similarly in the main plot line of the episode bart cheats on his iq test which leads to his being put into a special school full of gifted kids we know that's not likely to last long br br the simpsons has always had a lot of fun playing with varying degrees of intellectual abilities among people through its characters and more importantly they way that people with vary degrees of intellectual abilities fit into or not are accepted or not and are perceived in society aside from beginning to present bart lisa homer and place in this context this episode already starts poking fun at nerds and geeks outside of the simpsons family via some of the dialogue from the students at the special school as well as some of the other references including purely visual ones this episode also shows that the simpsons isn't going to pull any punches by means of writing or talking down to its audience it may be just a cartoon but it's a cartoon that intellectuals geeks and nerds are going to understand more than anyone else and that fact aside from it just being a very funny show is the key to the show's Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8148986101150513 Review: frank langella steals my heart in everything he has ever been in i love watching him i was 10 yrs old 1979 when i seen him for the first time i eagerly await each and everything he'll be acting in hopefully one day i can see him in person he's very hypnotic and mysterious and that voice is commanding and strong he is very attractive even now at 65 he is absolutely stunning in my opinion he is the greatest actor ever seen i adored him in dracula along with a lot of other girls out there and in god created woman house of d jason and the and many more i thought he was genius can't wait to see him in good night and good luck Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750862121582031 Review: by in this drama ja rule who stars as reggie struggles with the loss of his father his old friend j bone who is a cold blooded thug recently released from prison helps reggie find who murdered his father a week after his dad died a preacher reverend came up dead reggie was suppose to be the one to kill him but did he did reggie kill reverend or was it some type of a setup back in the day also has a couple of romantic scenes see reggie falls in love with the daughter and j bone doesn't approve of his love fiend as j bone tries to destroy what they have reggie learns that love is about forgiveness but what j bone is doing does it work do reggie and his girlfriend break up or does it bring them closer together i like this movie because it leaves you wondering what's going to happen next and did this or that happen i like movies with suspense it kind of makes you want to be in the movie so that you could detect things i also like this movie because everything falls in place if you really pay attention to it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8844307661056519 Review: i watched this movie out of a lack of anything else on at the time quickly the movie grabbed me with the depth of the characters and subtle plot i was quite surprised to see that the rating given by my satellite did not show any stars br br i will not give any spoilers to the plot line or outcome but most of the characters had at least some redeeming value until the very last minute i did not know how it would turn out frequently you can pick up the formula and predict a story direction i could not do that with this film br br i would recommend this as one of the finer films of this genre Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11534944176673889 Review: back in the day is an interesting but flawed effort ja rule stars as reggie cooper a honest but sad man trying to cope with the death of his father he meets his old friend j bone who tries to force reggie into a life of crime reggie also falls in love with ali who is the daughter now he has to choose love or crime br br ja rule does a competent job as reggie at least he's trying to act is perfect as j bone he brings a lot of energy and menace into the role joe morton as the preacher is his usual excellent self but he doesn't do much the same problem for giancarlo esposito as dad he needed more screen time i don't want to say this but pam grier is pretty awful as mrs cooper she overacts every scene and brings the movie down tia carrere and frank langella are in it but don't do anything substantial for the plot br br in the end you should see it for the skilled performances of and joe morton and the of the writing and directing Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.14941929280757904 Review: i saw borderline several years ago on amc i've been looking for it ever since it was haunting visual sensual this movie took me somewhere like a dream and i didn't care where i will never forget the curtain blowing in the breeze i still remember the way it made me tilt my head i remember my facial expression when i saw it i didn't know what had happened when the movie was over but i find life is that way it didn't bother me the of the ultimate rejection of an innocent character strikes me as sadly real i loved the faces the way the camera upon them the camera at the set with the unfocused eyes of a borderline was real to me in a way movies aren't it was exactly the lack of explanation color that made it enter my consciousness like a thief in the night i love this movie someday i will own it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440222382545471 Review: the a team is still repeating every day on dutch television around and i still watch it i don't like the a team i absolutely adore them it is just great to see justin chasing the former members of a team brings back memories from the old days when i was young an sweet i would have given you a 10 for excellent but justin looks like he is chasing the former a team members all by himself of course that is the only bad thing on this documentary too bad justin does not look for melinda amy a allen but it is great to see mr t back into action too bad for him he does not show up at the party at the end but that party is too short to laugh again and to see everybody in action again Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44973593950271606 Review: bring back the a team was a hour long special screened on channel 4 in the uk of last year and hosted by presenter and comedian justin lee collins the show attempted to track down and reunite the fellow cast members of the a team together for the first time ever on tv this has been something which has never been attempted before by anyone well not by anyone that i know of that is br br justin makes a great presenter and his eccentric personality and humorous banter shone throughout this programme the attempts he makes in getting hold of the cast members is ever so funny but also he was very persistent and eager to this task too which is a credit to him i'd say mind you he is great on tv anyway be it by presenting a show such as this or the friday night project with his co host alan carr br br there were appearances and interviews with dirk benedict the himself dwight schultz aka howling mad who played baker jack aka general full bright the creator of the a team stephen j and the big man himself mr t aka they were just fascinating to watch and hear what they had to say about the programme that became a global hit during the 80s as they reminisce and relive the good and bad moments of the show both during and behind the scenes unfortunately no george but of course he is already in heaven understandably and strangely enough no melinda who played amy br br i just didn't understand why she wasn't featured in the show okay she was axed after 3 seasons or whatever but she was the first and original female member of the a team only to be replaced and so it would've been great to see and hear her side to the a team story in addition to the other cast members br br all in all bring back the a team was a great documentary style of show perhaps this could've been spread out more by means of which this could've been a six part documentary but nonetheless this was a great effort on the part of recommended Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7921158075332642 Review: due to this show getting cut early i never realized why until i recently read the story behind the series i felt this show never got its as one of the greatest shows this show is iconic in nature and deserves the movie it was always intended to have if not with the original a team cast at least with the cast incorporated into the story line or a lengthy cameo perhaps at the end it to the late col smith this cast gave so much to bring happiness to us growing up they deserve one last ho the fact that the series ended openly because they slashed the series is reason enough this crew and cast made us realize as children the essence of being one of the good guys especially seeing how screwed up the world is today i think a version like the original should be put into motion i have already read the previews and i know these are not the plans but if anything a straight to dvd movie i sure would buy it i really do not get how crappy shows get series but this great show which still runs regularly today and probably gets watched more than some of the current garbage shows of today don't we will always remember the incredible hulk series knight rider and the a team because those kind of shows carry through time i am almost positive these knew ones you see about detectives will not even be remembered in 10 years so why not bring back something and show the people what staying power is all about and how these old shows really are all about Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9539327621459961 Review: he did one at christmas to try and bring back a number one song and now the terrific justin lee collins wanted to reunite the cast members and maybe some crew of one of his favourite tv shows as a kid the a team the only member he wouldn't be able to get was the late great george who played main character col john hannibal smith but he did get some kind of psychic to try and help he did manage to reunite all members including dirk benedict lt peck 2 who went to celebrity big brother in 2007 dwight schultz capt h m howling mad melinda amy amanda allen william col lynch and lance col decker the only member of the team to die he did talk to mr t sgt b a in an anticipated interview but he was unavailable to turn up at the reunion it was really fun watching him trying to find them and talking to them even though they probably didn't want to and the reunion of course is the great climax very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9484991431236267 Review: even though some unrealistic things happen at the end i e a cop shooting a gun into a crowded merry go round where any number of innocent could be killed this still was an intense enjoyable thriller one of alfred hitchcock's better films robert walker is excellent as the chilling really convincing giving a fascinating performance that is almost too creepy at times his co star in here farley granger is okay but is no match for walker either in acting or in the characters they play it's the typical hitchcock film with some strange camera angles immoral themes innocent man gets in trouble etc unlike a lot of his other films i thought this one was a fast moving story with a very few dull spots being an ex tennis player i enjoyed his footage of some excellent old net matches that featured some good hitchcock's real life daughter patricia has an interesting and unique minor character role in here she didn't just get the job because of her dad she can act also of note the dvd has both the british and american versions and there were some differences in the story this is a classic film that is still referred to in modern day films even comedies such as throw momma off the train Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9637027978897095 Review: i thought it was brilliant it was great watching the presenter tracking each one of them down dwight schultz still looked the same he had hardly changed in looks neither had dirk benedict he still looked just as i thought that mr t looked thinner though but it was still great to see how he looked after all this time i thought that it took some doing tracking down the other members of the cast such as the one who played decker and the lady who played amy it was just a shame that mr t make the actual reunion also it was a great shame that george had died thereby leaving a gap so to speak i only wish now that i had taped it to keep let's hope that they repeat it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.905127227306366 Review: for those out there that like to think of themselves as reasonably intelligent human beings who love film have good attention to detail and enjoy indie movies with funny smartly written dialogue then this is a film for you br br for those with a poor attention span high expectations and no brains well um you may get bored and find things dragging at times br br this is a charming modest and well paced movie with the actors a real sense of depth and warmth to their roles i chuckled to myself pretty much the whole way through br br this film is a little gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635833501815796 Review: in an early scene david and james jeff are walking down a neighborhood street in chicago admiring the architecture when a woman angrily arguing in french on a cell phone passes by them prompting james to remark there's nothing hotter than an angry french woman a few blocks later they pass an old filipino woman also angry also arguing on a cell phone and remarks for referential effect there's nothing hotter than an angry elderly filipino woman br br the humor in jeff i want someone to eat cheese with is best characterized by the word the film is a conversation we might as well be rather than go for antics the film relies on character flaws and human curiosity to deliver laughs while it's not innovative it is far from banal and even if james views himself as being rather we know that he is fairly average and this him br br self is the primary theme of the movie sarah silverman who plays beth is excellent as the catalyst of change she james and so reminds him to live a better life even so achieving some idyllic dream is not the end of these characters but rather something simpler that they might pick up what pieces there are of the life they love just to keep for themselves at least enough to carry on br br a movie about life lessons can be overwrought as it can forget to connect with its audience i want someone to eat cheese with is subtle and winsome and while its moral may not be inspiring it is still resonant this is low key comedy but it will stick with you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9006965756416321 Review: james aaron a chubby actor living in chicago is a man that loves to eat things that are no good for him that is made clear early on as dick a friendly store clerk advises him to stay away from junk food aaron an actor working at second city is a loving man with not much luck in the love department he still lives with his mother a spunky lady who encourages him to go out and enjoy himself james has another job in a sort of gross candid camera where people are set up for unusual situations such as surprising a mechanic and telling him he is the father of a daughter he never knew about br br on the day he meets his friend larry he gets to know about the casting call for the remake of marty his favorite film being a large man he clearly identifies with the character in the movie in many ways james' own life parallels that of the paddy creation in the picture he wants to try for the part because he knows he can do justice to the role br br one day he meets beth at a soda fountain james takes a liking to the woman who one day invites him to go shopping with her for intimate he ends up having sex with her thinking they have a nice thing going but beth has a another surprise coming when she tells him the reason they went to bed was because she had never done it with a fat man after being disappointed james stumbles into an attractive elementary school teacher who seems to share his love for jazz at the end we watch james fulfilling his long dream of starring in a theatrical production of marty in a nursing home br br jeff who is an affable character man shows a talent for the type of comedy associated with his friend larry david although both men differ in acting styles his take on james aaron is right on the money as a director he has done it before although this is an original concept that he should pursue br br one of the assets of the film are the people involved in the project sarah silverman makes an impression for her take of beth bonnie hunt her role of the school teacher to good results is seen as his mother a role she has played in curb your enthusiasm with excellent results director paul mazursky is at hand also in a minor role joey tim richard kind david larry jr gina and the rest of the cast make valuable contributions br br jeff is a talented man whose next effort will be welcomed by his fans Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8242759108543396 Review: jeff film is filled with heart and laughter as in curb your enthusiasm his screen persona is hilarious but in addition we get to see both warmth and a sense of emotional vulnerability that makes the story universal while the film chronicles his character's dreams of love performing success and weight loss it will appeal to anyone who dreams of a better life the supporting cast brings the frustrations and joys of his life to the screen in funny and heartbreaking ways the simple joys of food friendship and trying once again once life has disappointed us are all themes the use of music is creative and adds to the many pleasures of this film any fan of jeff tv appearances must see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987641453742981 Review: has the of relatively high quality shows on the tv networks made it possible for people to produce direct finance and or star in their own films who might otherwise not have been able to is that a good thing br br this film does not answer the latter question either way but it does appear that without curb jeff would not have been able to make i want someone to eat cheese with br br like most new producers directors jeff independent piece a heavily more sensitive sigh than the vehicle he is primarily known for curb and yet is it a sensitive guy film he isn't really a sensitive guy likable sure relatable indeed br br what this film really is about is a bit hard to say i can only relate what i took away from it br br i rented the film because of the trailers particularly the scene of a counselor portrayed by amy informing james aaron that a particular woman is interested in him mainly because she is a chubby chaser i just about fell out of my seat based on that scene alone i ran to my computer to write a note to myself to rent this movie the reason i thought the school counselor was talking about beth portrayed by sarah silverman i imagined a romantic comedy between the foxy silverman and the fat i didn't think the story would be anything original but that the dialogue would be snappy and the scenes would move along at a satisfying pace in short i thought it would be a comedy br br it was intriguing that the film started out that way but then took a much much more realistic turn when beth gives james the ho because i've never really been with a fat guy before that is how brutally we live life and it was completely realistic i applaud the decision it just meant that beth has now left the building and with her the one snappy person in the film br br relationship with his mother was also interesting that part made me wonder if the whole concept did not start out as a play it had that intricate feel to it the whole marty movie within a movie thing was utterly lost on me as i have never seen that film br br there were serious doubts i had about the character of james aaron though is it really possible that at 39 he had not had a serious relationship and he is an actor that did not really square with me to me his persona was less actor y and more corporate i could not really buy his either no doubt he was extremely disappointed that things with beth did not work out we felt that but then did he really care br br another thing how in the world can both he and his mother afford to move out at the same time hasn't he just lost his job the last one he had that was one reason he did not seem ordinary to me where's the funding for his life coming from br br and yet i have read reviews that talk about the realistic portrayal of urban loneliness so there is that yes it is very realistic the way we must be satisfied with what we have because it is all that we have the way we sort of disappear from ourselves and each other in interactions james and stella some kind of self that takes place just to move on to the next moment that contrasted with the possibility of defining ourselves through our moments our thoughts the way james had with beth it's really crushing br br very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710906147956848 Review: outdoes himself as writer director actor in his indie production about a big guy wandering around chicago with an eye for every woman he sees the laughs keep coming almost every minute it's a somewhat dramatic and serious story about a man looking for love but done with great comedic writing and acting the supporting roles are also very well done and very funny and really make the movie rich br br rose is hysterical in her receptionist role taking you right into the mood of the rest of the film sara silverman is awesome with some of the great bits she does with jeff bonnie hunt is great in her role i only wish there was more of her in the film as i think most will agree it's certainly refreshing to see her in a tight leather outfit br br david was the aloof detached sidekick and voice of reason plays mother who he lives with there were numerous other cameos all of them done very well br br at the premier jeff mentioned his inability to do more with bonnie due to production issues still it's good to leave you wanting more i think it's that indie thing of keeping some things ambiguous to let the audience do some thinking for themselves to fill in the blanks the wordy title should clue you in to this br br jeff said some of the basic characters were based on his past relationships this explains why they work so well real life people are always unusually colorful and makes great characters he departs quite a bit from what you might expect having seen curb your enthusiasm and some of his other work it's one of those break out things where an actor takes some risks to do something they maybe always wanted to do but couldn't br br i think it's noteworthy that improv second city background and for that matter set the style here of acting being the focus of the story and the directing it's perhaps a new innovative hybrid of improv meets indie film making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9579191207885742 Review: is unquestionably a comedian and a comedian to anyone looking for a good time his first film which is entirely his own creation and production tells the story of a struggling chicago actor james aaron with whom jeff obviously identifies he wonderfully james to paddy marty and to jackie poor soul as he exposes james' dilemmas with an array of actors that in real life are friends many who are fellow second city br br he delightfully uses sarah cuteness and absurd humor to how despite common sense and talent life's can too often frustration bonnie hunt gives an endearing performance as a romantic interest br br don't let a simple story mislead you the characters and conflicts are well thought out and ring true those that follow career and understand that his humor is based on telling reality humorously not necessarily creating fiction which too easily can be contrived will appreciate his dialogue driven story br br we surely will see working much more as director and writer with other talented intelligent comedic actors who the great challenge of making life funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827787280082703 Review: my original title for this review was going to be ending disappoints film triumphs but i actually thought about this one on the way home it is not the fairy tale most of these films are it takes turns that are different and while its ending is at first disappointing it slowly sinks in and hits the core on a satisfying tone br br the plot follows a man named james aaron curb your jeff who also wrote and directed a struggling actor who lives in chicago with his mother and deals with both his and his inability to find someone to love br br yes it sounds corny but it experiments with elements that make it somewhat unpredictable and actually makes you wish it were longer the ending came kind of abruptly and had me saying that's it but once it starts to take it's toll it really makes you smile br br it does have many tones of seriousness throughout but fear not for it is also very funny some scenes offer huge laughs and those who have seen jeff stand up will recognize a couple primarily when he gives a speech at career day for his kindergarten class and bombs it begins on somewhat of a serious note that you do not expect but what follows is very funny entertaining and quite poignant as well it is the kind of movie that you keep watching and always enjoy and as i said before while the ending may seem absurd at first once you take time to think about it is a true joy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982415497303009 Review: any movie that offers bonnie hunt sarah silverman and amy in the supporting cast has to be well worth watching and comic actor jeff takes advantage of the terrific talent he recruited for his 2007 directorial debut a sad sack comedy about an overweight man who feels out of step with the world around him familiar as larry david's manager jeff on curb your enthusiasm plays james a still struggling 39 year old chicago actor who still lives with his widowed mother his self esteem is so low that he can't meet women but it's the comical way he views his single status that makes his dilemma involving if the storyline sounds a bit familiar that's because the film is partially a tribute to the 1955 ernest borgnine classic marty about a lonely bronx butcher living with his mother in fact uses marty as the play which james is desperate to do since he is so empathetic to the character's situation br br naturally there is a love story of sorts in this new millennium version and silverman plays beth an off kilter sexually ice cream parlor who takes him on an underwear shopping spree their best scene together is in his favorite convenience store where they improvise different characters in different aisles hunt plays a lonely elementary school teacher who shares a passion with james for jazz musician ben webster they meet accidentally in a record store and then again at a career day at her school where he hilariously exposes his sexual in front of a classroom of first graders including his best friend daughter penelope played by dakota look alike baby sister in a in cameo and looking quite a bit like blank plays the school's counselor who speaks to james after his inappropriate monologue david plays a retirement home manager and his scenes with have an easy rapport that makes their friendship easy to believe almost stealing the movie is character actress who plays james' mother with and heart br br there are also unexpected cameos from teen idol aaron carter and gina don't the set up is funny as well as sharply played bits by director paul mazursky as the director of a candid camera type show job tim as the unsuspecting victim of that show and dan as the tough love convenience store owner with his bouts of insecurity and self loathing comic sensibilities resemble those of albert brooks and the casual dialogue at its best reminds me of modern romance and defending your life the one persistent problem i had with the film is pacing as some scenes dragged out longer than necessary the problem is more evident in the first half when is trying to establish the right tempo and the lack of real conflict adds to the regardless what he does well is capture that sense of desperation one feels upon the revelation that life is not what it is supposed to be that a significant other may be out of reach and that a steady diet of junk food eaten on a car hood is the only sure thing when it comes to gratification Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5015814900398254 Review: alfred hitchcock has made many brilliant thrillers and many of them have gone on to be hailed as some of the greatest films of all time one film that tends to get somewhat lost under the and the is this film strangers on a train the most compelling film that hitchcock ever made the story follows guy haines a tennis player and a man soon to be wed to the daughter if he can get a divorce from his current wife one day on the way to see his wife he meets the mentally unstable bruno anthony aboard a train and soon gets drawn into a murder plot that he can neither stop nor stall and one that could ultimately cost him his life br br the conversation aboard the train between bruno and guy is one of the cinema's most intriguing and thought provoking of all time what if two people murders thus themselves of all suspicion of the crime and rendering their motive irrelevant could this truly be the perfect murder what makes this film all the more frightening is that the events that guy is lead into could happen to any normal everyday person everyone has someone they'd like to get rid of so what if you met an insane man aboard a train that does your murder for you and then forces you to do his the chances of it happening are unlikely but it's the idea that anyone could be a murderer that is central to the message of strangers on a train and in this situation anyone could br br is there any actor on earth that could have portrayed the character of bruno anthony any better than robert walker the man was simply born for the part he manages to capture just the right mood for his character and absolutely commands every scene he is in the character of bruno is a madman but he's not a lunatic he's a calculating conniving human being and robert walker makes the character believable his performance is extremely malevolent and yet understated enough to keep the character firmly within the realms of reality unfortunately robert walker died just one year after the release of strangers on a train and i believe that is a great loss to cinema nobody in the cast shines as much as walker does but worth mentioning is his co star farley granger granger never really impresses that much but his performance is good enough and he holds his own against walker also notable about his performance is that he portrays his character as a very normal person and that is how it should be ruth roman is guy's wife to be she isn't really in the film enough to make a lasting impression but she makes the best of what she has alfred hitchcock's daughter patricia takes the final role of the four central roles as barbara the sister of guy's fiancé she is suitably lovely in this role and she tends to steal a lot of the scenes that she is in br br alfred hitchcock's direction is always sublime and it is very much so in this film there is one shot in particular that sees the murder of the film being committed in the reflection of a pair of sunglasses this is an absolutely brilliant shot and one that creates a great atmosphere for the scene hitchcock's direction is moody throughout and very much with the film noir style the climax to the film is both spectacular and exciting and i don't think that anyone but hitchcock could have pulled it off to the great effect that it was shown in this film it's truly overblown and out of turn from the rest of the movie but it works there is a reason that hitchcock is often cited as the greatest director of all time and the reason for that is that he doesn't only use the script to tell the film's story but he also uses to camera to do so as well strangers on a train is one of the greatest thrillers ever made its story is both intriguing and thought provoking and is sure to delight any fan of cinema a masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889039397239685 Review: did a great job nice concept well executed and tightly produced came across as a very sincere story as a fan of curb your enthusiasm where jeff was pretty much the straight guy role i was delighted with how much depth he brought to this role in a simple yet effective portrayal br br much of the humor was understated and subtle and drew on poignancy which i really liked rather than being slapstick or over explained and there were some nice little surprises and twists the convenience store vignettes were a delight br br when i say it is a wonderful small film i don't mean budget or quality it is simple intimate and hand crafted it tells a highly believable everyday story relax and go see it let it wash over you and you will feel good for having done so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807735085487366 Review: turner and friends are closing in on hbo for the top spot among made for tv movie producers this is a nicely paced contemplative thriller of sorts william macy is stellar as always and adam arkin offers one of his better performances a bit more lively than classic hitchcock but not as in your face as typical movies of its type a slight case of murder you in and never lets go note i saw a preview copy which means i didn't have to wait through commercials those may hurt the pacing but you know this will be available on video sometime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618437886238098 Review: i saw this last night at a screening for a marketing company it is and was a lot of fun to watch it held my attention all the way through and did not seem to at all i'd recommend watching it when it airs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8233172297477722 Review: not a but a good movie to see once or twice bill macy shows he can do more than just act his writing was pretty darn good great supporting cast especially jamie cromwell as the private eye br br the movie's greatest strength is the work of macy who reminds us of his jerry role from fargo he has numerous scenes where he is extremely funny as a slimy manipulating and character it's enjoyable to watch him be a and for a while i was happy that things were turning out well for him out of four Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591970443725586 Review: this one was a surprise and better than most films i've seen recently highly enjoyable from start to finish this is a film that will surely satisfy 99 9 of movie fans worldwide great acting from everyone great script great story and fantastic plot and twists try not to miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795051217079163 Review: i can not say this movie was a hilarious but i must have had a grin on my face the entire time i like this darker kind of comedy very bad things 8 heads in a bag or br br the way the main character tries to get away with murder is a lot of fun to watch to me it was not much of a surprise what the ending would be but the way that ending came about was another thing that sticks out is the way they have managed to involve the audience the way terry looks at us is hilarious you can almost pretend you're his accomplice Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8865190744400024 Review: william h macy always gives a good performance he never looks lazy and never seems like he'd rather be somewhere else in short he's what more actors should be like a slight case of murder is directed by steven who went on to do two more great films with macy door to door the cap br br television movies have long been a dump of overdone acting poor cinematography and sub par scripting that's why it's so refreshing to see a tv movie that does exactly what it's sort of film was created for to tell a small story not a simplistic story that does not require viewing on the big screen br br a slight case of murder is light entertaining fare and an great watch br br 7 6 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9350460767745972 Review: just as in columbo we see the occur right at the beginning what follows is an escalating web of lies sex blackmail and murder the investigating officer adam arkin is even somewhat of a not unlike columbo it is william h macy as the movie critic suspect who carries the film constantly twisting and turning the plot sends macy deeper and deeper into the of his perfect crime william h macy fans will enjoy a slight case of murder as will those who like crime with all kinds of delicious possibilities add some well timed comedy and this is very similar to a fine episode of columbo highly recommended merk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.992649495601654 Review: a slight case of murder is an excellent tv movie which is defiantly worth the price of a rental william h macy is great as a movie critic who accidentally kills his mistress and then has to try to conceal the crime although that may sound dark the film is actually quite light hearted and funny with many memorable lines acting is harder than i thought you ever see body heat i think i owe bill hurt an apology and my personal favourite for next week answer these two questions about film noir what do these people do during the day and why is it always raining the film has a great supporting cast including macy's real life wife james cromwell and adam arkin a must see for macy fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826382994651794 Review: william h macy is terrific in this alfred hitchcock esque film macy stars as a film critic who accidentally kills one of his girlfriends the characters that ensue are hilarious james cromwell gives a terrific performance as a blackmailing private detective as always macy is incredibly funny and gives a phenomenal performance see this movie whenever it is on t v and check your video stores because this is one you don't want to miss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629287719726562 Review: one would have expected hitchcock's return to major studio filmmaking to err on the side of caution surely few expected his most film a of vicious black comedy exciting suspense mocking manipulation and astonishing flights of fancy but that is precisely what they got strangers on a train br br what is remarkable is how much bruno's the world of the film much has been made of the motif but its immediate effect is to completely the straight line of progress guy is making of his life and hence the society he represents or is eager to join guy is the archetypal american the working class boy made good moving in influential circles athletic successful handsome bruno is his destructive opposite gay decadent he lives off his father in a big house and just about dreaming of murder bruno's life is one of repetition whereas guy moves straight ahead it is bruno's achievement to move guy into his realm represented by the merry go round and force him to break the law hope for murder bruno's br br bruno is quite literally fighting all the authority figures in the film are criticised bruno's father a man whose brutality we get a glimpse of but the true horror of which is constantly alluded to in the film especially in aunt paintings that incredibly intense negative energy must come from somewhere anna's incredibly self serving father the insensitive judge who thinks nothing of after an execution the tennis commentator whose comments are always mistaken far from being the mother hater of legend hitch as robin wood perceived is deeply hostile to fathers and br br bruno's turns the world this is hitch's most surreal film whenever guy is in his plot he is filmed straight with conventionally romantic music but whenever bruno the atmosphere becomes bizarre much more fun this is hitch's first truly american film in the primitive of americana grown men little boys' balloons or try to throw them off merry go rounds distinguished professors of sing about on trains elderly society are strangled at elegant washington is filmed like a series of spare lines in a vast desert under a huge sky like a haunting painting there is one of the greatest and funniest scenes in all cinema when we see a smiling bruno in a sea of turning heads at a tennis match an image worthy of just look at any scene with bruno in it and watch it into the bizarre br br abound in the most ridiculous check all those balloons hitch had obviously just seen the third man as well as in more staid washington will never look the same again strangers is also vertigo notwithstanding hitch's most overtly sexual film as well as the there is the sustained the remarkable play with horses the joke when hitch's daughter spills powder over the policeman br br and yet hitch doesn't stint on good old suspense in the very proper to show what a great artist he was critics tend to overlook what made him famous in the first place much has been made of bruno as a prototype of norman bates and hitch plays merry havoc on audience identification willing bruno into murder there is a hilariously painful sequence where bruno loses the lighter with which he intends to frame guy down a drain the of tension and of relief on the part of the audience i was a part of in support of an insane murderer is inherently funny slightly disturbing and highly revealing about our true reactions to conformity and success and hitch it with callous glee listen to the mocking music and compositions and kick yourself for taking it all so seriously br br strangers is one of hitch's five best films and therefore one of the greatest things in cinema the dialogue is so strange and brilliant i can't believe it wasn't written by chandler patricia hitchcock is a wonderful standing in for her cheeky father as she taunts guy the finale is a remarkable dizzying fusion of exciting tense set piece black comedy and symbolic site if bruno's final words condemn him to hell according to the catholic hitch is supposed to embody compare with a similar ending in the killers we applaud his integrity infinitely preferable to guy's serving of self Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9291711449623108 Review: s merkerson shines as nanny in this touching and vibrant look at the life of ruben santiago jr marcus franklin while growing up under the of nanny the film gives a good character study of both nanny and ruben and manages to capture life's ups and downs in a realistic fashion unlike so many memoirs that are made into film the supporting cast adds much spark and many recognizable faces appear in smaller roles including mos def macy gray terrence howard rosie perez louis gossett jr liev schreiber jimmy ernie hudson and patricia loses some steam and towards the end and the ending sequence leaves a bittersweet feeling but overall a great film with a truly outstanding performance by merkerson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9853496551513672 Review: william h macy is brilliant as everyman caught in a desperate situation starts off with a bang and never lets up twists and surprises are fresh unpredictable use of film noir clips and frequent quotes and references to 30's and 40's flicks makes this a delightful must for movie buffs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982255220413208 Review: this was a riveting film one that really drew me in i'm a big fan of william h macy and he puts in a wonderful performance his great coupled with the way his character breaks the fourth wall really gave me a sense of in his actions i found myself waiting for the whole house of cards to come collapsing down around him and by extension myself as his and silent witness it took several minutes for me to relax once the film had ended i was so wrapped up in it br br good performances all around too not just with macy arkin was quite good as was cromwell he was surprisingly fierce in short i highly recommend this film to any fans of macy and or the murder mystery but you may want to prepare to feel a little guilty Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602915048599243 Review: co scripted by william h macy from arguably donald e best and hardest to find novel a travesty very faithful to the story the movie stars macy as a hapless man who gets in way too far over his head after attempting to cover up an accidental death adam arkin and james cromwell in good supporting roles the strength of the movie is in the intricate twist after twist storyline and in the acting particularly by macy who routinely and delightfully breaks through the 4th wall here and gets away with it every time a good storyline with much dark humor this one engaged me enough that i've watched it three times in the week since it came out prepare to your critical and a loud Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9285363554954529 Review: after learning that her sister susan is contemplating divorce kate decides to travel to the distraught woman's remote country home and spend some time with her when kate arrives however susan is nowhere in sight that's because someone has murdered her and stuffed the body in a trunk in the basement as a storm outside kate tries to figure out where her sister could have gone and places her own life in great danger the killer is still on the premises in her first post bewitched vehicle elizabeth montgomery gives a solid dramatic performance teleplay is based on a short story by tale was first brought to television in 1962 as an episode of boris thriller anthology series thriller stuck very closely to the story which is kind of a pity for it could have used a little punching up granted wrote a moderately creepy number but gerard creator of the one step beyond show adds several clever ingredients that heighten the tension and suspense Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644847512245178 Review: i first saw the victim aka out of contention well over 25 years ago when i was very young being a passionate fan of bewitched since i was a child i loved to watch anything that starred elizabeth montgomery this movie was and still is a real treat whether you are a fan of miss montgomery's work or not elizabeth always shines in her roles such as her portrayal as the rape victim in a case of rape and as the suspected in the legend of lizzie borden her performance in the victim as kate a terrified woman trapped in an isolated house during a storm with a killer after her is brilliant if you like exciting suspenseful thrillers than this is one movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end another great performance well worth mentioning is that of eileen who plays the eerie and suspicious housekeeper unfortunately like most of miss montgomery's movies the victim is not available on dvd and i believe that although it was released on vhs some years ago it is a rarity these days i was lucky to have taped it when it was aired on television some ten years ago and so have a nice copy of this very good movie a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882418513298035 Review: i remember watching an elizabeth montgomery movie when i was maybe 5 years old if that and to this day i can remember this movie in just bits and pieces it was the movie i remembered all throughout my life because i was sooo scared i think i remember the story part of it and the house constantly being dark the main part that was the most freaky to me was elizabeth walking around the house all dark and then there was someone in the field outside at the time i thought i was an old witch but the memory of it is now way hazy so i can't really remember who it was but it was someone definitely in a field outside lurking and that part is what freaked me out the most i really wish i could see this movie again if anyone knows how to get a copy please email me at yahoo com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9492359757423401 Review: i remember watching this movie when it came out as a t v movie of the week in the early 1970's br br although i haven't seen this movie in over 30 years i remember how creepy it was the sister's dead body in the basement the storm raging outside the creepy house with no electricity and a killer still on the premises br br they just don't make t v movies like this one anymore elizabeth montgomery was a very underrated actress and i liked her in not only but several of her post bewitched roles such as this one and the legend of lizzie borden br br i really wish that someone would come out with a dvd that has several of the 1970's t v movie of the week on one dvd wouldn't it be awesome to watch when michael calls bad ronald don't be afraid of the dark farm etc all on one dvd i know there is a market for a dvd like this for all of us baby boomers who grew up in the 1960's and 1970's maybe if we are lucky someday someone will offer us a dvd with a great selection of t v movies like this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973895251750946 Review: i believe that this is one of elizabeth montgomery's best performances in a movie and i have seen most of her movies i saw this for the first time on television when i was around fourteen and i was so scared i watch this movie every now and then and i still enjoy it very much i know that these days that this movie would probably not scare people too much that just goes to show that the public movie and television audience has seen too much graphic violence in the last thirty years or so i love movies that do not show the graphic details you let your imagination do the work for you the cast in this movie was top notch jess who played the sister in the story was very good even though her part was rather small she also played in a terrific made for television thriller around the same time called you'll never see me again with david hartman i got the biggest kick out of eileen performance as the housekeeper eileen was so good as a lady with a very bad disposition george who played the husband was quite effective this story obviously had a lot of so called mistakes in the plot but i love the movie anyway i highly recommend this movie to people who love a good thriller without graphic violence i gave this movie a vote of seven Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624907374382019 Review: this excellent movie starring elizabeth montgomery is long overdue for release in dvd form the same can be said for her earlier also excellent movie a case of rape i can only hope that my comments spur some soul into placing both elizabeth montgomery movies on one dvd to be made available to her many fans i for one believe this excellent role was unfortunately stereotyped by her role on bewitched and as a result more serious acting roles were not made available to her i am confident that if these two movies perhaps even a trilogy with the legend of lizzie borden were released in dvd form her fans would set the record straight on how highly they regard her serious acting abilities Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9659755229949951 Review: i thought this movie was pretty good ok so maybe it had a few scenes that could make people think of other horror movies but i have seen a lot more pathetic movies that got much higher ratings than this many movies nowadays are remade to a more modern version and there's nothing wrong with that it keeps the story alive i don't think this movie was pathetic at all and i'm not just saying that because i'm a major chad michael murray fan but because i enjoyed it i was on the edge of my seat for most of the movie and my friends and i really enjoyed it and we were talking about it the whole way home i would tell my other friends to watch this movie i'm not saying it's the best movie that's ever hit the box office but it's a lot better than some people are describing it to be everyone has their own opinions so if you really want to know whether it's good or bad watch it and then decide Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8059012293815613 Review: cam lyrical boldly captures the disorienting that is adolescent desire with a lush rendering beautifully photographed by aaron that is more vibe than narrative caught somewhere between documentary and dream recalls the inventiveness of early todd and the vivid of gus van sant with grit glamour and heartbreak it's kinda like the movie equivalent of youth playing pop Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9102345705032349 Review: i've heard a lot of different opinions about this film and then to find out that paris hilton was in it as well didn't give me the best impression of the film then to be dragged to the cinema by a group of my friends and sit there expecting a pile of pants i was shocked to find that i was scared stiff all the way through the film it was predictable yes but the build up of the deaths and the whole atmosphere of the film made it really scary for me i was watching through my fingers the whole way through so i say go watch it and decide for yourself and if the fact that its a scary film doesn't convince you to go watch it then it also has chad michael murray in it which can't be bad to watch for a couple of hours eh Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17823277413845062 Review: i loved this film i have been waiting for this film to come out so i could see it i saw it opening night and loved it some people told me that this film wasn't any good and to stay away but i thought it was great the actors did great and it was scary and made me jump paris hilton did a great job for her first film everybody is giving her a hard time when she did great and she didn't even have that big of a role the set was great has it was made of all wax and how it was made the two brothers did a great job and the death sense were great the killers were really scary and made me want to close my eyes and not look at them i can't wait until this film comes out to video so i can get it and see it over and over again the over view of my review is go see this film if you like films and you will not be sorry i loved this film i give this film a 10 out of 10 it rocks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868698716163635 Review: this is the ultimate of horror movies this year house of wax is one of the scariest movies i've ever seen this version really puts the vincent price version of the movie to shame i only know a few of the young cast in the movie the ever troublesome paris hilton the pain in the you know what seems to be more seductive than ever at least she didn't try to copy her well if she likes to do horror she's better than wheel of white she beats hands down and the scene of where house of wax was made was no joke the house was made of wax and the victims were able to get out of there before the get like their friends those two twins bo and vincent the deformed twins were maniacs from the get go the parents raised them well except for vincent and i think they became equally warped how come the the one in the other pick up happen to be creepy but not as bad as the other two that's another story in the book i guess he had to follow his heart and not the other twins who turned into a tourist trap for unsuspecting victims this movie is like the phantom of the opera meets the rocky horror picture show and this movie is one of the scariest one in 2005 rating 4 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8868809938430786 Review: i think that anybody whose dumb enough to risk being a wax dummy just so they can go to a football game or they don't want to leave their car to get stripped deserves whatever happens to them br br the guy wade who went to a barbershop and asked for the he man haircut wasn't my type but there's this really cute scene of him having his eyebrows and facial hair that's a little too high maintenance for me br br also fun but not my type is the fat guy in the big sunglasses who looks like elton john only but that whole plot goes nowhere br br blake was hot i could see myself with him if he wasn't so into his girlfriend who is a phony paris hilton in a bad wig no in her though but that would have been really precious i don't think girls who look like that go to football games anyways nick the car thief is the sexiest one of the best parts is where a football lands by him and instead of throwing it back he his cigarette down and it burns the football see that's just the kind of guy he is he has a sister who looks dumb borrowing his white wife her bra are showing for like 1 2 the movie br br mostly you will just want to wax your legs and not ever go to football games after seeing this Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07111658900976181 Review: people are stupid you shouldn't cheer when paris gets killed in the head with a pipe it is plain rude what did paris do to you what if that was you you wouldn't want people cheering for your death anyway it was really gory which i liked and it was cool when finger gets cut off it was weird with that twist that they didn't have 2 sons they had tree and all it makes way for a house of wax 2 or something paris was great acting in the chase scene elisha and chad chemistry is great they deserve an oscar my friends and i were cracking up when that guy said that's hot when paris and the guy from cousin making out lol k bye Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8784058690071106 Review: i saw this movie on it's opening night and enjoyed it i probably would have enjoyed it more if i hadn't been sitting by my father my father saw the original unfortunately i have not seen it yet and kept talking through the whole thing he kept saying that the movie sucked and that it was stupid the thing is he didn't understand that the creators were slightly making fun of the horror genre with the film in every horror movie there is always a certain character depicted if they weren't in the movie well you might not really like it too much the trademark characters are br br the lead character carly elisha cuthbert the lead character's boyfriend wade jared the lead character's sibling soon to be reformed jerk nick chad michael murray the annoying character paige paris hilton characters who are just around to look pretty dalton jon blake robert br br with those characters it makes it slightly predictable who will die and who will live obviously you know who will with what i just typed the movie may be predictable in fact i had a pretty good idea who would die just by watching the trailer but it was still enjoyable it may seem stupid why is there a sugar mill in the middle of a deserted camp site that wasn't there in the beginning at times but it is very easy to watch the comedy and gore were the perfect amount for weak movie goers it does get gory don't get me wrong less than final destination 2 but it works very well so in conclusion this movie wasn't as hot as the fire the set went up in but the temperature could still burn the wax Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7716335654258728 Review: ok so paris hilton sucks in it typical malibu barbie but the rest of the actors are just great i watched the film last night and it totally kept me going thru out the whole film chad michael murray is and he's just a ace actor total hero man the main girl who is the sister to nick chad is such a brilliant actress thumbs up i think it's so different to films out their these days most of them to go with possessions ghosts but here you have a theme about wax i totally got creepers out by the wax models in the house although they looked so real i still haven't got the story with the twins at the moment i am just waiting to get the dvd then watch it all over again thumbs up to such a great film 11 10 all those people who don't like it please don't bother 2 criticise my opinion as mostly everyone thinks its cool to do so also i think the paris scene when she strips to her underwear is totally inconvenient why not just get a dog some cat be more entertaining then that when paris death scene came up i thought it was poor as she still kept running although a knife just went up her foot hmm interesting br br chad all the way Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6459763646125793 Review: this was the greatest movie i have ever seen in my life the action was great and i was so scared there was a lot of gore which made it great i would see it 1 000 more times and paris hilton d she fine in that movie but anyway i would recommend it to anybody even kids like me adults like it to you would probably have nightmares at night though but beside that it is awesome i cant stop about it ever when i heard about it i and and in school i gave out saying may 6 house of wax see it i got my whole school into it but anyway i would definitely it may 6 house of wax be there it be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9567863345146179 Review: this is one of the best horror suspense films that hollywood has made in years or maybe even decades even though in my opinion this movie was predictable in parts it has everything that a good film in this genre should had chill thrills and yes a lot of gore house of wax sure delivers in parts it was sort of far fetched the acting was not that great but my rating for house of wax is an eight out of ten if you enjoy being at the edge of your seats this is just the right movie for you i have to admit it was sort of neat seeing the whole town made out of wax i myself enjoy these but after seeing this film i will now look at them in a whole new different way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705842137336731 Review: i usually give horror films around 6 10 but this one caught my eye house of wax was by far the best horror film i have seen even better than the amityville horror br br paris hilton was quite good in this and i must say has a good future ahead her death scene was probably the coolest i'll just say how she dies br br she gets a giant pole right between her eyes and they close ups on and everything gory eh brian van holt was very good as both the killers bo and vincent vincent had the long hair usually he plays a mean cop or soldier but he did very well in this br br eliza cuthbert and chad michael murray also acted very well as carly and nick jones nick took the spotlight in the first half of the movie then eliza stole it back by enduring a lot of pain in the second half like getting the finger clipped off ripping her lips apart after they got glued together and getting a straight forward punch in the face by bo br br overall i give this movie an 8 10 fans of horror films must see this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834719896316528 Review: beautiful that one word pretty much sums up this whole film everything from the cinematography the directing the acting brilliant at any point of the film you can pause it and you will no doubt be looking at something or artsy as some people would say i assure you that after one viewing will be stuck in your head i know this from first hand experience even the soundtrack is great it goes together very well with the tone and pace of the film be thankful that cam archer exists in this world we need more people like him to make films that show love and shame in totally real and surreal imagery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9484623670578003 Review: probably the best horror movie in 5 years there's been lame remakes attempts to make you scared when all they make you do is walk out of the theater and movies that just shouldn't have been made but this one is worth it the only reason i didn't give it a 10 is because paris hilton is in it but her death scene makes up for it believe me br br so here they are the spoilers of all the death scenes in the movie br br 1 my favorite death scene ever paris after finding her boyfriend blake laying on the ground with a knife sticking out of his neck paige starts to run well speed walk is more respectable she finds this like garage with all these cars in it then one of the killers cuts her ankle from below this whole time shes holding a huge metal spike so she drops it and runs and hides behind this car the killer picks it up and as she looks through the window he throws it through the window and it shoots through her forehead i've never been so excited or laughed so hard in my life br br 2 boyfriend blake gets a knife stabbed into his neck and then the killer walks up to him while hes on the ground and steps on it pushing it farther into his throat then he dies br br 3 elisha cuthbert carly one of the hottest chicks ever doesn't die but she does get her lips super glued together punched in the face and gets part of her index finger chopped off yeah i felt like heaving 4 twin brother nick also survives but not without getting his ass kicked and a stab wound to the leg br br 5 best friend dalton gets thrown down a flight of stairs and then is decapitated his body is dragged away and we see his eyes blink then he gets covered in wax br br 6 wade boyfriend gets his achilles by a massive pair of scissors and then is attacked by the same scissors he doesn't die but hes covered in wax and on 2 occasions his skin is accidentally removed revealing his nasty bloody flesh yummy br br so there it is definitely worth your money Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17184466123580933 Review: admittedly before seeing house of wax i assumed it would simply be a second tier low quality teen slasher film following in the footsteps of such movies as the darkness or amityville horror after catching an advanced showing at my college campus i can honestly say that the people at dark castle have done an excellent job with the task of making a slasher br br starting with the usual staples of a teenage horror film such as the small group of friends on a road trip coming across an odd detour taking them through country back roads meeting creepy locals after the slow but mandatory back story this movie really reaches a fast clip paris hilton appears in this film as many already know but i really have to give it to her for her performance clearly her acting wasn't worth an oscar but the filmmakers use her appearance to its fullest by squeezing two blatant satires of her let's just say less noble media appearance into this film ms hilton also claims the title for the greatest death scene in the movie and not simply because it was her death scene br br this movie is full to the brim with jumpy moments and cheap scares but has definitely created quality suspense and tension between the characters the causes for the horror are in part based on making the audience care for the characters which we do by making the usual buildup followed with a loud noise and camera some other scary moments these standard movie techniques adopted from many movies past are almost perfected with this film and provide many good scares in fact there isn't a slow moment after they get to the small town where the dreaded house of wax museum is br br this film owes a lot to many previous movies of this and other genres though i'm not too sure how much came from the original 1953 movie of the same title references to such movies as both texas chainsaw saw and even titanic see paris big death scene and you'll know what i mean are common but in the end the payoff will leave you scared and fulfilled if you are looking for a good scare with a few laughs not bad Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7353278994560242 Review: carly jones elisha her bad boy brother nick chad michael murray her boyfriend wade jared and her friends paige paris hilton and her boyfriend blake robert richard and dalton jon travel to another city to watch an important game they decide to camp in a field halfway and proceed their journey on the next day however the fan belt of car breaks and he stays with carly to buy a new one in a close town where there is a house of wax when they arrive in the place they realize that the place is a ghost town and two deranged former brothers have transformed people in wax statues br br i liked this house of wax indeed a worthwhile teen horror movie the story follows the standards of the texas chainsaw massacre and other slash movies and it is well made has a good team of actors and actresses and special effects and the death scenes are amazing even if the movie were not good watching the sexy and delicious paris hilton is worth my vote is seven br br title brazil a casa de the house of wax Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773704409599304 Review: i recently saw house of wax and must say i really enjoyed it br br it's been one of the better horror thriller films in the past few years if not one of the best and most entertaining br br i've heard a lot of people bashing the so called slow start and character development which takes up the films opening 45 minutes br br yet if the film straight into the deaths audiences and critics would have criticised the film for not having decent characters who they couldn't care less about br br well as for the character development i think it worked amazingly well br br taking into my own response and others from reading posts off the message board a lot of people ended up wanting the characters to live one of which i've noticed many people mentioning being paige edwards paris hilton taking into consideration warner bros have been marketing her death its a surprise turn around that many audiences ended up cheering her on for survival br br speaking of the chase death scenes they were some of the most inventive and suspenseful i've witnessed in a while and enjoyed each one very much br br the acting in the film was absolutely fine i couldn't fault any of them especially paris hilton i thought she was very decent and i was hoping for her the get more than a mere 25 minutes screen time in a 120 minute film yet her chase scene made up for that and believe me when i say paris can act scared watch the scene where she's hiding in a car from vincent and he walks past her the look of terror on her face comes across as very real br br overall i give house of wax maximum stars for entertainment value and suspense and even gore only criticism is i wish that during the marketing for the film they hadn't revealed the death list and who dies and who survives as it would have been ten times better not knowing if the character being chased was going to live or die and horrible death br br can't wait for the dvd but go see it at the cinema while you can it won't be the same in your own front room yet if you do wait for the dvd watch the film in the dark with no trust me you wont be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8475858569145203 Review: ok maybe it doesn't deserve an oscar or a golden globe or any award for that matter the acting isn't outstanding there's no reason to give credits to the directing and its really just another semi gory 21st century slasher flick that most people will consider just decent or maybe even dreadful but in my opinion all of this doesn't matter a bit and thats because i had a great time watching this movie br br sure the first 40 minutes are pretty slow but as the movie progresses something in it you will like if you are like i was and anybody else should be when watching this movie and that is looking for 2 hours of fun mindless violence and a kick ass ending which i won't spoil yes there are many flaws in this movie but don't let the cast list on the front cover fool you hilton delivers a decent performance that nobody saw coming even her greatest haters like me and my friends had to agree that she surprised us greatly with her barely believable acting skills and a strip tease that wasn't as nasty as anything an online pop up would promise of her but still not so unbearable as to fast forward or turn off the dvd br br the violence in this surprised me nobody at school or on the horror board was talking about it like they were about these new movies called and but i could safely say that wax was more graphic than saw and some death scenes were actually quite disturbing br br in conclusion i'm not surprised house of wax didn't make a place on the imdb top 250 but it is definitely worth a look Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8308126926422119 Review: my college theater just had a special screening last night of this film i have got to say that i think everyone was impressed with how good this movie was though my roommate didn't care for it but he's not into horror movies anyway and just went to see if paris hilton can act by the way if you're worried about that don't be i'm not exactly one of her fans but i must be honest and say she was pretty good and she has the best death scene overall all the actor's were very good i'm not gonna go into detail for the plot since i'm sure you know about it the characters are pretty engaging and you actually care for them especially elisha cuthbert and chad michael murray's characters we meet them as rival siblings and end with them having to work together another plus is that it does not have the sleek look of amityville horror or texas chainsaw massacre and feels almost documentary like rather than a music video don't get me wrong i loved texas chainsaw and enjoyed amityville br br now for the death scenes in most slasher movies whenever a character is stabbed or killed the scene immediately cuts away to another scene but not in this one when a character is about to die they die pretty gruesomely but the filmmakers don't stop there and add a little something extra each time for each victim i won't say anything about the death scenes and will let you see them for yourself br br while this is a great slasher movies it does have the flaws of almost all slasher films exploring a creepy house when you shouldn't be getting a ride with a suspicious character splitting up and screaming so the killer can hear you also there is a kinda stupid plot twist that was unnecessary and didn't add to the film at all you could tell it was just added in at the last moment and if you took it out it would not have affected the movie at all br br basically if you are a horror film fan see this movie you will not be disappointed it's got all that's needed to make it a great slasher film possibly the best of the year even though it's kinda early the suspense is felt and it is at times a funny movie if you hate horror films chances are you may like this one and if you are divided i encourage you to give it a shot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614015221595764 Review: 1 2 elisha cuthbert chad michael murray brian van holt paris hilton and jon directed by br br yet another classic horror film remade with headed teenage acting despite grizzly and creative deaths based on the 1953 vincent price film house of wax where a maniac kills unsuspecting teenage hooligans and turns them into priceless wax figures still with the fantastic set design to make the whole house into wax the movie is a typical classic horror remake like tobe 1974 classic texas chainsaw massacre later remade despite creativity and so so acting the movie was still just a gore picture director showed mild enthusiasm with his directing but still worth watching my final rating 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9909189939498901 Review: i've never seen the original house of wax so i really didn't know what to expect when i went to a sneak preview of the new film after a somewhat wobbly start introducing our young characters house of wax shifts gears and becomes an extremely effective horror outing br br the plot really doesn't matter too much here i think most people know upon seeing this that these stranded kids are going to meet up with a nasty killer and find some awful things in the titular house of wax it's all about the special effects here and they are top notch viewers who like their horror movies with lots of blood will be satisfied here but there are other ghoulish effects as well the production design and sets are excellent and the cast makes the most of their under written roles br br of course many people are probably wondering just how paris performance is to be honest hilton herself quite well and she doesn't portray herself as so many people are her character is sexy and sweet and i think her good work will hopefully change a lot of people's opinions about her elisha cuthbert is also good moving up from her previous movie the atrocious the girl next door her character is put through a lot and cuthbert proves to be a feisty heroine chad michael murray like hilton and cuthbert is pretty to look at but unfortunately is not very convincing as the bad boy of the group br br i predict good things for house of wax as the audience at the screening i attended screamed and through out many parts of the movie congrats to the cast and crew for a job well done br br and a congrats to paris hilton for proving a lot of people wrong like she always says that's hot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713703989982605 Review: i do not think that this movie deserves the low rating that most will give it it's one of the best teenager horror films i've ever seen and that's saying a lot nothing is left without an explanation to back it up the characters and plot break countless horror movie stereotypes and it has got nothing to do with some other horrible pieces we've been submitted to lately a clear example is the mindless saint the first 30 40 minutes might be downright boring with the exception of the beginning although some minor light mistakes can be easily spotted after the arrival to the village though the horror a different twisted kind of horror begins br br with the plot and the details goofs are minor the characters are this movie's strongest point given that so many clichés are broken in it for example the two main male characters nick and wade are not by any means the idiotic types we're used to although dalton might fit better in this stereotype not is he the only one to pay for this lack of consciousness some scenes are truly horrible making up for tense moments scattered around all the film and in the end and although everything is explained it's easy to see that things won't go so easy to the surviving characters br br the only errors i can see and which do not imply continuity ie carly not finding her own cut finger in the unconscious pockets is the which is somehow annoying during the first boring 30 minutes although plot and effects wise everything is drastically and cruelly twisted with the arrival of the main characters to that little village in the midst of nothing so i'll give it that it's been pretty much argued that about 70 of the movie is illogical how can two people build an entire house of wax where do they get all the wax from these wouldn't be uprising questions if people would have paid more attention to the movie the sinclair brothers did not build the house of wax their mother worked making actual wax figures and they were exhibited at the museum and the scenario where paris unfortunate character meets her untimely death is the answer to the second question what is with all the personal objects mobile phones cars clothes of the dead people using their third brother as a connection with the exterior it's pretty much that the sinclair twins should obtain the money necessary to buy the wax in a wwii type fashion br br so that aside i think the movie deserves a lot more than it gets and nobody should lose the chance to watch it so go see the house of wax right now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690537452697754 Review: while house of wax will never be mistaken for texas chainsaw massacre or halloween it does try and ultimately succeed in being a worthy addition to quality horror film making there is enough tension and enough implied gore in here to please the young audience of today and there is also enough explicit gore to please some of the purists of yesterday overall it is quite a well done film that should do okay on dvd br br six kids on the way to a football game get stranded in a deliverance like setting and what ensues actually looks like it may have been taken out a discarded sequel and the backwoods hicks seem to the group eventually the group has to break up and half of them head into the desolate town to get some car parts the other half of the group stays behind at camp and this sets up the second half of the film br br house of wax has many strengths the first is that it is blessed with a very likable cast paris hilton is fine in her role but she is far from the focal point chad michael murray elisabeth cuthbert and brian van holt are three very charismatic actors and their presence in the film adds some panache some credibility and some flair i had never really heard of chad michael murray only that he was a pin up type teen but he has a presence to him he an to him that seems to translate into his performance he is instantly likable and he possesses a strong character trait i enjoyed his performance much more than i figured i would and when he was on screen the film flowed br br the question now becomes is this film a worthy horror film and the answer to that is a resounding yes as i mentioned off the top it is not in the same class a nightmare on elm street or last house on the left or even the ring but it is relatively tense quite graphic and there are some very inventive death scenes this is not the house of wax that your parents told you about vincent price is nowhere to be seen and when you start seeing fingers being cut off and hot wax covering comatose bodies you realize this film is a little on the edge br br i'd like to see an uncut director's x rated version i bet there is one out there somewhere that would be much more violent than this one be that as it may this is a very good entry into the horror genre and it is heads and shoulders above weak films like i know what you did last summer and dark water and a few others it is definitely worth a look br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927423000335693 Review: dylan and bobby are boyhood friends and they are in love the way that young boys sometimes are but dylan has met a girl and is starting to put those boyhood things aside bobby knows that he's not interested in girls and misses what he had with dylan br br told as part cheesy 80's pop video part home movie part video recollection this film tells a confusing and sad but all too often true story that will hit home with many that see it br br this film brings back a lot of memories and struck a very true chord with me but i wish the film maker had gone a bit further and left it on a happier note yes we all love and lose even when we are young but there's always tomorrow especially when we are young Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771773219108582 Review: i wasn't expecting to much of this movie when i went into the theater but i had been waiting for it for many years to sum it up it was pretty damn good chad michael murray was pretty good i thought he was going to be another chris flynn from wrong turn but i was wrong elisha cuthbert was also good but the best performance has to go to brian van holt he played the bad guy too well i mean he was sick sadistic and very cruel the back story between the brothers was good plus i liked how no killings took place until about 40 minutes into the film it gave you time to pick the character you wanted to see live and the one you wanted to see die jon was pretty good as the goofy best bud of i liked how chad kind of cried when he found him dead it was better then just him being like whatever my buddy is dead who cares it showed how he really cared so overall this was a darn god slasher with some great effects bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799343943595886 Review: i do not think i am alone when i say that 2005 has not been particularly kind to the horror genre while cursed hide and seek the ring two and the amityville horror all showed glimpses of interest and potential there have been more misses than hits for proof see white noise boogeyman the jacket and alone in the dark imagine my surprise when house of wax tightly written by siblings chad and carey hayes turned out to be well a surprise br br carly jones elisha cuthbert is a young woman traveling with her trouble making brother nick chad michael murray and boyfriend wade jared they are along with paige paris hilton blake robert and dalton jon hoping to score tickets to the final football game of the season along the way they run into some car trouble and are forced to enter a desolate town where nothing is what it appears to be br br upon hearing of this a remake of the classic vincent price b movie i rolled my eyes i did not even want to think about what disaster freshman director had cooked up for his audience in a time when most high profile horror films are disappointments with bad writing static direction and amateur acting i consider myself lucky that and the hayes brothers took it upon themselves to make a good old fashioned spook fest unlike the disappointments that i named before this flick pulls no punches and uses every cinematic trick in the book to give everyone exactly what they came for br br i am happy that the actually took the time and effort to create likable and believable characters thus making the events that much more urgent it also gives the young actors portraying them something grip on as she did in the girl next door elisha cuthbert proves to audiences what a skilled actress she really is in the 2003 remake of the texas chainsaw massacre jessica by delivering a raw and emotional performance one that put the viewer right there with her here cuthbert does the same chad michael murray a cinderella story in one of his first more mature roles is no slacker as nick murray exudes charisma and a hard edge as well as some impressive on top of it murray and cuthbert gel perfectly and have tangible familial chemistry br br more so than anything else the press and the american public have made a field day about paris major acting debut as i expected hilton does not embarrass herself in fact she is just as good as anyone else in the movie do with that what you will like cuthbert and murray hilton has screen presence she is sexy and playful i cannot think one of reason why she's gotten the worst of the film's harsh reception other than they are simply picking on her jared tv's girls' memorably manages to overcome his underwritten role robert tv's and jon meet the parents do not have much to work with but get the job done with only one scene damon soar makes an unforgettable impression and his presence hangs over the rest of the film finally brian van holt basic is superb and threatening in a dual role br br once more kudos must go to the screenwriters for avoiding clichés whenever possible despite popular opinion house of wax is quite unpredictable for a majority of its running time take this for example it seems as if the killer is down for the count and carly down to retrieve something from his pockets what do you expect to happen see the movie and you will understand what i mean it is also refreshing to see a horror film in which the characters show even a modicum of good sense br br unlike most horror scores john exhilarating work never distracts however as with dark other releases the visual aspects of wax are award worthy and lift the film above its genre trappings the talents of cinematographer stephen f production designer graham walker art director nicholas and editor joel highlight the ghoulish imagery speaking of imagery i believe that the gore hounds will be thrilled with the many makeup effects and tricks in store here each death scene is more stomach churning than the last considering his past in music videos and commercials it is obvious that has a great eye for style his in your face approach is a great asset to this film's success just when you think the camera will turn away it does not he is also particularly good a building thick layers of dread and atmosphere one standout shot is our introduction to the killer as he slowly emerges from a trap door br br in a case like this i would usually admit when i am in the minority shut up okay i liked house of 1000 corpses in this case i firmly that the detractors have gotten it wrong i am not sure why people are so hard on this film considering it's much better than recent genre entries maybe they're afraid to admit that a horror flick starring paris hilton could possibly be worth watching who knows this is a horror film and a stylish and effective one at that as a lifelong horror fan all i can say is that i thoroughly enjoyed house of wax in all of its lurid and sadistic glory i safely consider it a great accomplishment in modern horror as well as along with sin city the first completely satisfying release of 2005 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988297164440155 Review: i saw a sneak preview of this tuesday night with a group of friends and we had a blast after seeing sneak peaks for boogeyman horrible 3 10 and amityville remake so so 6 10 i enjoyed this a lot more as seen in the trailer one knock i had was believing that a whole town could be forgotten but this is a cheesy popcorn horror movie so i accept it for what it is br br my only major complaint is i assumed paris hilton would touch wax or get etc and moan that's hot but they didn't do that how could they resist br br there is no nudity from the 2 girls although paris looks great in her i'm surprised they didn't put a 3rd hot token victim in the movie for some needless nudity which is the norm for this type of flick i won't list any death or plot spoilers but i will say that paris eliza both get up good br br the characters are developed decently and are somewhat likable not like cabin fever where you wanted them to die and the movie has a decent pace although nothing happens in the 1st 30 minutes like most horror films br br i give it a 8 10 as it delivered good scares and gore and i had low expectations going into it if you go with some friends that like cheesy horror movies you'll have a good time br br noah Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6830257177352905 Review: a lot of people are flaming this film for the presence of paris hilton but this is not a fair reason to object to the movie the reality is that paris has a fairly minimal part she spends the vast majority of the movie off screen the film also makes fun of her on several occasions usually involving a camera and at least once in night vision for those who enjoy paris stage presence this may be a movie to see at home when its released on video because at the screening i was at we all laughed at her through the movie and she is portrayed as a woman of questionable values br br the movie itself was pretty good unlike the recent flood of weak horror flicks it has everything a good horror should a creepy villain excessive violence acts which make that average person cringe this movie hit all the bases it is definitely worth a watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9352911710739136 Review: i'm not sure why this film is so low on imdb when it's absolutely everything you could ever want in a horror film this is the definition of being a horror film i consider myself to be a big horror fan and i must say that this house delivers the goods house of wax is the story of a group of college kids on their way to a football game whom decide to camp out for the night and have a run in with a local weirdo upon waking the next morning they make a gruesome discovery and decide to go into town for a broken car part the town is creepy and i'm just gonna stop there because thats when the truly gruesome mayhem begins trust me when i say if your looking for a horror film go see this you will love it it's wonderfully diabolical and inventive with it's killing scenes the story is interesting and the characters are decently drawn with the actors giving them of personality paris hilton included whom does quite well with her part the film lies a little on the shallow side but it's so much fun and who cares this movie should eat up the box office and all horror fans should have part in it go see house of wax the film that features skin being super glued lips dead animal hot wax on a still living person a finger being cut off a decapitation a pole through the head and much more i was lucky enough to witness this film at the tribeca premiere and all the actors were on hand to promote the film and boy do they have something to be proud of house of wax is the scariest roller ride of the year 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924431443214417 Review: lana turner proved that she could really dance up a storm in this 1940 charmer about the ultimate sacrifice that her sister joan blondell makes for her br br when both sisters come to new york they follow beau a wonderful george murphy in this film br br as fate would have it the director of the show is impressed with turner but sees nothing ahead for blondell except a job as the cigarette girl not only does blondell miss stardom boyfriend murphy eddie falls for turner as well so as not to hurt her sister turner is ready to marry the producer of the show a wealthy womanizer who has wed 4 times br br the story concludes as best as possible with blondell taking a fast exit back to nebraska look for paul ford as a gossip columnist in the film he is hard to recognize due to the date of the film and the fact that he is much thinner the film leaves you with the question of whether ford and blondell could ever get together br br blondell as the devoted sister sacrifices both career and love for her sister this film is sentimental and might have worked better if it had been shot in technicolor br br few realize that george murphy the future republican senator from california was quite a song and dance man in his day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596443176269531 Review: the revelation here is lana dancing ability though she was known to be an excellent nightclub and ballroom dancer miss turner rarely got the opportunity to demonstrate this ability on film br br so viewers take notice here mgm were clearly still trying to determine in what direction they would develop the still young starlet and were therefore her to everything from andy hardy to doctor br br in two girls on broadway however she is given an excellent opportunity to display her native rhythm and ability to shift tempo in the lavish production number my wonderful one let's dance this number is conceived and filmed as a sort of hybrid between a busby style extravaganza and the sort of routines pan was for astaire and rogers at rko br br thus the number opens with george murphy and miss turner depicted as bar patrons with full chorus before a curtain of black lame wherein mr murphy the number to miss turner then the camera on a boom pulls backward in a remarkable crane shot to reveal an enormous stage and a rotating set equipped with steps and sliding walls br br from this point on murphy and turner execute a fast stepping variety of moods and attitudes including lifts spins soft shoe and ending with an electrifying series of that concludes with murphy both lifting and rotating turner with thrilling speed to a racing orchestra br br all told a dizzying feat that proves miss turner was fully capable of more than holding her own as a dancer though i most of her admirers would balk at her from her throne as the queen of melodrama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9120246767997742 Review: i never realized what a fabulous dancer lana turner was until i saw this movie she was only 19 years old and gorgeous what a pleasure to watch her dance with george murphy the story line was typical for its day but the dancing was really special i never tire of watching fred and ginger but lana turner in this movie was just as terrific i always thought of lana as a so so actress who tended to over act she should have done more dancing and less of the x and place roles i had a new appreciation for her after seeing this movie and her wonderful dancing too bad the academy doesn't give an oscar for dancing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8661032915115356 Review: i was really surprised to see that unlike most documentaries this was written directed and produced by a film critic richard most of the times i know of where film critics had major involvement in films the films turns out to be bombs rex reed starring in myra and roger ebert writing beyond the valley of the dolls are prime examples however in this case the powers are used for good and not evil and the results are better though this isn't saying much as the films i just mentioned are among the worst films ever made br br as for the documentary it's narrated by clint eastwood a pretty good choice and manages to discuss his long career from his silent days until his death in the early 1960s the only negatives and they are slight are that the film is awfully short as are most film documentaries and there is very little about gary cooper as a human being you really don't learn all that much about his life however as a nice overview of his films it works very well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202753305435181 Review: richard 1991 documentary about gary cooper gary cooper american life american legend gives us a look at the tremendous all american star through his films and his life narrated by clint eastwood the theme is definitely gary american as we are taken through fast clips of his many appearances in westerns and scenes from meet john doe mr deeds goes to town and sgt york the best part of the documentary is the home movies of cooper and his family as well as his childhood photos showing him as a beautiful blonde kid with the sunny smile he would have his entire life there is also a hilarious clip of cooper on the jack benny show doing the comeback on the number bird dog and benny loses it the documentary also takes us briefly through his tumultuous affair with patricia neal which nearly ruined both their lives br br there's a certain missing from this bio retrospective it jumps around a lot and has no footage of cooper being interviewed which would have added a lot also clint eastwood's narration was described as unobtrusive what it was was boring and monotone given that cooper himself tended to be the strong silent type on screen we could have used a little animation br br on a personal note gary cooper was one of the men who ever lived there were some looks at him in his early films but not nearly enough for this fan that smile those lips that bone structure he was handsome throughout his life but in films like morocco and desire he is devastating instead of sitting through a scene from one of his worst performances as howard in the giving a speech that he admitted to the author he did not understand a young suave cooper in a would have been a nice touch this documentary alas was definitely produced by a man Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21407754719257355 Review: very enjoyable 50's western i have it in my collection and recommend it to western fans br br mostly victor movie and quite well done in my estimation br br he's a trapper who joins a frontier post as a scout red cloud caught three of them on their land and took their possessions they all joined as scouts after their loss br br victor has set his on the colonel's wife and lives life on the post without much regards to regulations br br action done quite convincingly but no great depth or much feeling to other characters br br 50's westerns are my favorites and this slides easily to a satisfaction a western of this kind is in the pages of the past and perhaps never to be made much again one to enjoy gave it a 7 rating likely 6 8 worthy but films like these become more precious over time br br for film noir fans the big steal they live by night side street are most wonderful movies to be enjoyed bought and viewed noir seems to resemble westerns in a way some long ago and never forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9629896879196167 Review: exclusively for lovers though clint eastwood very strong though unobtrusive presence is a great asset of this very good documentary film it is a biography of gary cooper based mainly on his filmography but also on more private archives which show him as a child as a young man as a family man with some of his friends hemingway etc as an older man finally as a sick and close to death man after the end i did not have the feeling that i knew the man any much better but i have spent a very good moment re viewing many of the best moments of his movies and my respect for the very talented actor and great professional was increased the film shows most interestingly how the career of cooper can be with the evolution of usa society before and after ww2 two of the great moments are the time when cooper has to answer justice about communism in the movie world and when james stewart a very great one too received an award for cooper one month before his death i'm not a weeping pot but that was a close one watch it if you can it is so much worth while if you love cooper that is or an older america Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9561799764633179 Review: are you crazy or what this movie has talent who are you to criticize a movie that was made by famous directors and producers i mean you must be watching some crappy version because if you had a proper version you wouldn't think its some low resolution game graphics br br this movie is for people who enjoy cinema the other side to what asian people enjoy watching you are such a cinema is totally different to that of hollywood hk cinema is in a class of its own br br so if you don't enjoy watching movies from producers don't go and ramble on about how its a waste of time to watch just let other people enjoy the movie br br and personally i've seen this movie and i love its story and the way it was made Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.776286780834198 Review: this film was adapted from the well known on journey to the west where a monk with his three students seek out to find a long lost book with regards to the teaching of br br though this movie is not as solemn as the previous films made according to the legend it did however managed to bring in romance and fun filled humorous scene br br this real objective of this movie revolves around more on the monk who were primarily saved from being eaten by demonic flying creatures one of his student the monkey god managed to get him out from the battle in the nick of time but were in turn captured by the demons and cast into the deep throat of a dragon locked up in that particular dungeon br br the monk in a small village where he found the so called ugly serpent daughter who fell in love over him at first sight though ugly she did not let her appearance be casted aside from getting to him however a quest for rescuing his three students soon turn out to be filled with obstacles and each of which turned out to get worse with following the monk problems deeper and this is where conflicts between the relationship gets worse br br the rest of the tale would be left at your own disposal but suffice to say this film does not depict the typical storyline of the book it is more for those who wants to seek out for a funny and light picture of what journey to the west and the love obstacles really mean br br towards the very end the whole summary could be described with only one word and that is love the monk went to show the heavenly gates the celestial palace and himself how love can overcome even the worst fear of all and deemed fit as the most powerful weapon that can be used against any enemy of superior powers br br a wonderfully created and funny acts awaits those who buys this ticket there would be of course no regrets at least from my side and those who were with me at the cinema that day watching the same film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.915201723575592 Review: right this may be the wine talking but this could be the best movie i've seen in a very long time granted i spent much of the first half an hour wondering what the hell was going on but once i had accepted that i would never understand everything from the subtitles i was able to enjoy the film br br can you really hate a film where a staff turns into a flock of birds that over the enemy what does character development matter when faced with a lesbian alien princess whose people built the why does wear seriously diamond does any of this matter when faced with the sheer of the visuals and the sly humour of the characters any battle for my heart was won once i saw the main protagonist dressed as spider man awesome many people will complain about a lack of story cohesion but for a fun movie to laugh about with a bunch of mates you can't do better especially if you do an alcoholic shot every time someone says i will love you 10 000 years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739845991134644 Review: story chinese tall story tells the story of righteous monk who along with his monkey sandy and make their journey west on a quest to recover ancient finally they reach the final leg of their journey in city but all is not as it seems when the city is attacked by evil tree demons monkey tries his best to battle them but is overwhelmed knowing his master is in grave danger he uses his trusty golden staff to thrust to safety br br the monk ends up being knocked out when he land and when he wakes up he finds himself in the presence of a young lizard named who takes quite a shine to our young hero after many verbal misunderstandings becomes convinced loves her so when the monk decides he must rescue monkey and the others she insists on accompanying him so the mismatched pair begins their adventure together br br review okay so it's another journey to the west movie which isn't a bad thing to me since i love the story and the characters associated with it so i was a little excited to get my hands on the dvd so i think i'll start off my review with the story which is all over the place at first it was your standard fantasy film then it became a ridiculous comedy then suddenly became full blown sci fi if the director jeff lau was experimenting with mixing genres then he did a pretty job with this movie i think it's a pretty unique approach by having the story centre on a character other then the infamous monkey king especially taking a character as as and then putting him into what is at it's core a love story so overall i liked it br br the acting is for the most part solid with leads nicholas and choi putting in some really good performances though ah does spend most of her screen time behind some rather ugly make up the supporting cast is nicely put together it includes all the usual main stays so and isabella make appearances one actor i'd like to mention is wilson chen who plays the monkey king he did a good job with the limited material he seemed to have been given he played a version of the monkey king who was subdued yet arrogant i had a feeling he'd be twins effect ii territory but fortunately that's not the case here i hope he gets to do a follow up to this with himself in the central role since the film does leave itself open for a sequel br br okay so let's get down to the directing which again is kinda all over the place lau gives too much time to the stephen chow esquire nonsense comedy which includes a scene where in order to himself up dresses up as spider man which i assume lead to many a head scratching moment since the film is meant to be set in ancient china he does create some really nice and tender moments between the two leads and does delve into sappy territory but this reviewer does enjoy a bit of sap on occasion so it didn't bother me in the slightest br br right now onto the cgi which for the most part is quite bearable there are a lot of moments which probably belong on a like many other reviews have stated but there are some cool moments particularly the scene in which monkey battles a flying minion a lot of the cg gags are provided in the form of the golden staff which turns into a range of different things ranging from a giant fly to a suit straight out of the matrix so yeah it sounds crazy but i guess you'd have to see it to believe it br br right so in closing a chinese tall story isn't a movie without it's flaws but it keeps itself together long enough to be able to entertain and generally be a overall enjoyable movie if all of the above doesn't swing you to see it how about i put it this way it's much better then twins effect ii Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610610604286194 Review: another go round with the monkey king going west sort of br br beginning in the middle of some action the movie just goes from the first frame onward br br a monk and his three disciples go to a town to get the sacred that will bring peace to the world once they are translated and spoken to the world but an evil force has and kidnapped all of the children of the town the evil force wants the monk because if you eat him you will live forever the battle the forces of darkness before sending the monk off for safety the monk thinks he can win simply by reasoning with the bad guys the monk ends up with a bunch of lizard who plan at some point eating him however the bad guys arrive and he's off an odyssey with the ugliest of the lot br br can a movie that starts off the rails go off the rails don't get me wrong i really liked this movie but its so shot and all over the place that plot and logic simply fall away as some scenes simply pick up mid action with no way of knowing how we got there the final battle to rescue the disciples is completely out of left field this is one of the movies i've seen in a while but it made me laugh and smile like no get out the movie starts and you have no idea where things are and then whats on screen is either interesting or funny and you just go with it how do we get from thing to thing is often beyond me its full of odd asides and strange references as we go from heaven to the ocean to space to the cage of some mythic beast to god knows where this movie floats all over the place which helps keep it fun since you don't know where it will end up and is the reason m keeping details to a minimum and its funny very very funny at times br br and the action is very good even if a good chunk of it is unabashed cgi animation which provides for some cool images the golden staff the spider attack formation the angel in flight and its very touching action and comedy aside this is actually a wonderful love story its the story of an ugly and a monk who end up falling in love and having other complications its a interesting look at the nature of love and what is true love you will be moved br br however much i enjoyed it i was still annoyed by its shot construction the films inability to hold its ideas together and to tell a complete story really hurts the film and takes away from the enjoyment every time we get to a bump in the road the bumps take you out of the movie itself and make you realize how much is being from other sources br br absolutely worth seeing since it does have many choice moments just be prepared for some bumps and you'll have a good time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576672911643982 Review: the weakness of this comes from the confusing storytelling plots often coming out of nowhere but it really didn't matter because i still enjoyed it to it's full length once you actually accept that this movies not to be taken too seriously then you'll enjoy it even more it's basically a love story a confusing one at first but as it evolves it really is something worthwhile sure it's been done so many times before but the complicated version of this is quite inspiring and touching br br the over the top fantasy and cgi was overwhelming at first but i still enjoyed its purpose and people quit whining about how it borrowed from other movies guess what we know and it doesn't really matter because its purpose was to humour and entertain sometimes people has to stop being so critical and think for a moment before they start about comparing this to hollywood standards is utterly stupid and ignorant it's a totally different style and target audience as far as i'm concerned some the best films i've my eyes upon are from eastern producers and directors there's your police story 4 shaolin soccer kung fu hustle dragon tiger gate fist of legend hero crouching tiger etc i for one like this movie and from the philippines us england and now australia i'll always be interested in these types of films now try and judge my perception but i warn you i do see things from from the point of view of those 5 countries i've lived in so you better be as experienced and open minded Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9238812327384949 Review: the scarlet coat is about arnold betraying his country but he really isn't in the movie too much the main focus is on major cornell wilde and major andre micheal steals the movie as a officer and a gentlemen also as a to as tries to uncover who is the man to the british wilde has to deal with the british the dr o dell george sanders who watches his every move and love anne francis this is a very enjoyable movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9036238789558411 Review: one of the intriguing aspects of this historical drama is the way the or british american are portrayed and the sort of gloss given to their ardent support for king george iii in many ways the american revolution was definitely a family affair in that some of the colonial families were split by it if there is a strong criticism to be made of this film it is that perhaps the people in this story are made out to be a little bit nicer than they were in real life br br in some regards the actions of the character of major played by wilde make him the least likable member of the cast and the flaw in the storyline he seems to vary from being a kind of patriot to being a kind of for the cause ' fellow this film does concentrate heavily on the notions of personal honor and personal prestige which were a major social in that day and age br br in its subtext the fact that about twenty five percent of the colonial population was decidedly pro british is glossed over too but the strength of the element is not obviously maligned although the good doctor character is about eighty five percent upper class twit to steal a fine phrase from monty flying circus anne francis does a whole lot with a rather thin section of the script and it stands out she was a good choice for the woman of divided loyalties a who was rather more modern than the social conventions of that day might have allowed if there had not been a life and death struggle going on br br one good aspect of the film is the way the of the american revolutionary leaders into outright and how these personal conflicts very nearly sabotaged the entire revolutionary effort all in all the leading characters are very well drawn the minor characters are not just human props and the fight scenes are believable enough to carry the dramatic action br br this is a great spy movie it's not quite a great historical drama but it does satisfy well enough it rates a seven largely because wilde is so deeply immersed in his role and does it so well and because anne francis makes the most of her supporting effort br br the color print used on turner classic movies was very clear as well and so it was an enjoyable presentation in that important regard br br hope it runs again soon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795834422111511 Review: scarlet coat like most revolution flicks wasnt well received but is perfection in the art of movie making a great character study of john andre the heroic who is revered by both friend and foe for courage scarlett coat also the of the undercover agent as a traitor befriends andre and a high level of british intelligence yet he defends andre in the film captures the moral ambiguity of the spy br br how much of the world is real which reality does he belong to the reality of his or the reality which the cover story creates br br capture and is a success for in his mission beyond that would have ever demanded the mission was merely to identify the traitor in us ranks has knocked out enemy intelligence as well yet the death of the man he was sent to destroy br br ann francis plays a stock american character with the british but willing to engage them in a war of wits br br a movie well worth revisiting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673607349395752 Review: i enjoyed this film which offers a variety of interesting subplots and complex love hate relations along with interspersed action scenes and some lighthearted moments in which the mountain men counter harsh army discipline all the main characters are well cast true john wayne or robert mitchum could probably have done the starring role just as well but victor mature certainly comes across as a headstrong tarzan of sorts reminds me of his film role as samson another difficult but not impossible man to tame br br the mountain men in the opening scene are certainly an as the era of pure trapper mountain men pretty much ended 20 years before with the collapse of western beaver as well as the fashion market for beaver this story supposedly takes place in oregon just before the end of the civil war judging by the volcano in the background of the opening scene probably mt the fictional fort was located somewhere in a remote section of the as we never see any other civilians however there is plenty of conflicting evidence that it actually takes place in the mountains of wyoming or montana red cloud the war chief who threatens the and soldiers in the fort is the namesake of a very famous war chief who led a very successful campaign in 66 to the newly built army in wyoming and montana fort eastern wyoming is mentioned as being not too far removed from the fictional fort the plains tribe of is mentioning as joining red cloud this aspect of the story then bears a general resemblance to historical fact br br it may be of interest to note certain between the plot of this story and that of john ford's fort in both cases we have a fort commander who was recently assigned to his first frontier post with native american problems he the military prowess of his adversaries regarding them as little more than cannon fodder to promote his career in both films he pays dearly for his inexperience in dealing with the enemy also in common the commander a who has long experience with the local native americans and wants to tell him what is wise to do and not to do in both films we have a budding romantic between a woman very close to the heart and a which the commander does everything to clearly the commander must be eliminated to allow these romances to proceed to completion br br i also see certain with the misfits the soldiers as a whole including the commander are misfits of a sort as one of them admits mostly they have problems or are raw recruits with no experience fighting native americans the wife apparently is the only woman in or anywhere near this fort thus is inherently a misfit with a husband who is very uncertain of his future in the army the in turn are also misfits not really wanting to accept army or civilian discipline yet cut off from their previous free spirit lives by the recent army generated by red cloud br br finally we can also compare this story with anthony mann's later film the far country starring jimmy stewart in stewart's case he can choose to return to being a loner cowboy at the end but character doesn't come up with an new way of being his own boss red cloud has made life outside of the army in this region too dangerous to contemplate besides he has an obsession with the wife Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9121778011322021 Review: i can't get this flick off my brain it's definitely totally different than anything that's out there i've seen a ton of movies over the holidays and while some are okay nothing really rocked my world the way did there is just something way cool about the actors and the way that they put the film together it's like there is really scary stuff mixed with with some pretty f ing hilarious black humour franco is great but the older rough dude steals the show in a few scenes like when he punches the kid out in the dirt grave i guess some politically won't appreciate the vibe don't bring your grandma but it is totally awesome the thing that's best is the style there is some really serious stuff mixed with super interesting footage of the road the movie really makes you sad and scared in parts but it also spins your head with what is happening and the way it is filmed wtf is up with the world sooo many critics are raving about all these supposedly revolutionary ground breaking films and when you see them they're boring and predictable and not all that i don't get it because there are a lot of other better choices blind spot is really kinda great because it gives you thrills and chills and major upcoming star power but does it in a way that is completely fresh and definitely totally Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9485830068588257 Review: it reaches the minds and feelings of everyone driving them deep in the black desert a brutal but beautiful world that is explored through memories and edgy layers of sound and score the landscape develops its own persona the inner geography of all three characters as their stories unfold the stark void of lost love the fear of the unknown and then of emptiness through the very of this desolation three misguided souls fighting to find something absolute and positive in all that negative space the drama is compelling james franco and his co stars deliver deft performances naive schoolboy suicidal blonde embittered car thief all with unexpected twists together they create an explosive portrait of fractured love one that unwittingly to amidst the hardest forms of adversity and illusion the blindness of human emotion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864712357521057 Review: blind images are great the action draws you in completely even though the movie is a bit long by the end credits all that you can think about are the film's positive high points the lead actors have the most incredible screen presence the story is heart wrenching the film score is nicely understated completely moving in its own powerful way not your standard melodramatic trance like moments add poetic resonance to the engrossing narration and terrific visual compositions hope you get a chance to see this film it delves into some dark territory but you come out of the tunnel seeing nothing but white light Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.941918134689331 Review: james franco is totally cool in this movie not just handsome and charismatic but genuinely open and vulnerable in a sincere kind of way at the tristan screening some folks were on his back for being and sullen and doing the whole james dean thing but i don't think this true blind spot is proof positive of his tremendous talent in this film he carries himself with a different sort of weight entirely it's a unique performance bittersweet and really moving the lines from his journal cut you like a knife you sense a sharp intelligence of observation behind his words the tone is everything he carries it through the action and suspense as well as the grim bits of gallows humor i like the other two actors a great deal too the blonde girl is totally gorgeous and the man is hysterical in his twisted tough guy some of the thugs seemed a little sketchy but this is a mini point really the film is totally solid and franco is way cool all around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732851982116699 Review: when i saw this film at a festival years ago i was very impressed and i started to looking for it nothing to do not in the cinemas nor on dvd neither on blue ray absolutely nothing how it's possible this could really happen the direction is impeccable the story is intriguing and has been filmed in a very original way the music it's perfect and james franco is hot as hell br br please release this master piece and allow it to have it's proper life this is really a very great movie that people should see and it deserve another chance br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8842452168464661 Review: i recently saw blind spot in where it drew a huge crowd and some pretty intense discussion i really admired the story and visual approach the action is frightening and the mood of loneliness that the film projects is amazing there is much beauty in the melancholy that surrounds these three misfit heroes not just in the desert but in the city too my best scene was after the boy discovers his friends in the apartment and then rides his skateboard through all the remarkable lights of the city you really feel for this guy i never heard of the actors before but i liked all three very much i think they did a terrific job on their journey to self discovery all in all this is an amazingly cool and suspenseful suspenseful film i still carry many of the images in my mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9872408509254456 Review: i had the chance to watch blind spot in barcelona and i enjoyed it tremendously i thought it to be one of the most captivating movies that i'd seen for a long time one of the best points of the film was to meet new fresh faces and great actors behind them in unexpectedly and brilliantly filmed great locations the three heroes share a chemistry on screen that runs all across the film making it so thrilling they are set on outstanding landscapes spotted by such an original eye the work is just great that makes you feel like you are discovering them for the first time the mood of the desert everywhere and even the scenes filmed in the streets of los angeles or san seem to be a natural extension of it the story rides you smoothly through all these beautiful settings to lead you to a bitter sweet ending being the perfect climax for this perfect journey the construction of the film itself is a master craft the skilled use of innovative resources like stills danny's memories into the film will compare to those hand made pieces of work so rare and so enjoyable blind spot achieves to capture the essence of the desert taking you to an universal common ground where anyone of us can feel being both and native Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794138073921204 Review: blind spot one of my festival favorites i was totally intrigued by the idea of three strangers searching for a mysterious man who has loved and betrayed each of them in different ways the cast is great james franco is particularly amazing as the broken hearted boy from los angeles his journal entries which we hear in voice over narration work well with the visuals and are quite intense the film has a powerful style it pushes elements like the road movie and revenge drama in new directions it also plays with time and perspective in ways that capture the frightening ambiance of lost love there is a dreamlike quality to several sequences and the images are saturated with an eerie sense of tension strange suspenseful beautiful to look at definitely worth seeing i really would like to see it again periodically i check to see if blind spot has been distributed i can't wait to see the film again in the cinema or on dvd br br pepe 13 08 2005 italy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681292772293091 Review: films belonging to the film noir genre usually contain similar elements a deus ex machina plot twist that drives the main character into a pretty but psychotic girl a handsome but psychotic thug lots of money lots of brutality and usually a denouement in the desert think high sierra or white heat br br there is plenty of hard boiled bad film noir out there but when film noir is good you can't take your eyes off the train wreck of human lives br br it is this latter tradition that blind spot belongs to the film follows danny a troubled teenager superbly played with depth grace emotional integrity and downright by james franco who throws himself completely into this role who has fallen in love with the rough edged darcy br br from the beginning you know this is going to be bad br br darcy invites danny to his house but the house is empty and for sale and a bloody check for thousands of dollars is on the floor danny is robbed of his clothing and possessions but uses the check to track down the suicidal april other lover when they reach real home they find wayne a thug hunting darcy down for the money he's stolen together the three manage to locate darcy in a dusty run down motel in the desert but that's only the beginning of the tale as plastic explosives drugs gun running a creepy funeral home bisexual assassins and a lonely half finished house in the desert bring events to an explosive head in an alley outside a tattoo parlor in los angeles br br this film contains some of the best noir cinematography i have seen in years in one scene danny races on foot through the desert to the half finished house in the desert where he believes darcy may have been taken that evening by mobsters a very long shot with sharp lighting effects shows danny arms and legs flailing palpable fear etched on his face visible even at this distance dust cloud trailing behind him as the wind whips in his direction racing across the desert flats toward the house the loneliness the desperation the despair danny feels is shocking depicted there are many such scenes in this film wonderfully crafted by the experienced this is oscar winning material br br the editing too is just astounding the film contains little moments where the characters gain insight into themselves or their situation bits of time where memory and feeling come flooding back at these times quick montages of images flash across the screen this is superb editing by director writer editor stephan in one early montage danny describes the wondrous feelings he has now that darcy has entered his life quick images of danny's diary flash across the screen the words 4 life lucky and safe stop momentarily while page upon page of words the contents of a human heart race across the screen out of focus too quick to read it's like the flood of emotion danny himself feels br br the flood of images reveals something else about this film just how beautiful nathaniel waters' production design is hut home is the perfect match of high tech and slob a tribute to the of set kimberly foster the stunning desert house scene is just outright creepy the ruined motel where darcy hides out can be found in any abandoned small town in america the creepy and astoundingly lit funeral home where the plot takes a horrific turn mixes with the of death hanging over the entire film it's too bad the film's lighting director is not credited this film has a superb production design one that enhances every single frame and every actor's performance br br that's the fourth element of this film which makes it grab you and hold on to you the acting james franco is a superb actor even in spider man where he was given practically nothing to do franco showed that he understands human emotion like no other actor of his generation he's no pretty boy on his good looks like brad pitt franco portrays deep emotion with full force his performances contain pure human heart consider the scene in the phone booth outside the funeral home where danny collapses after telling april and wayne that darcy is dead lesser actors couldn't carry off the complete emotional breakdown of a human being franco does br br shawn montgomery in her first film simply blows you away with her performance as the suicidal april deeply in love with darcy suffering from massive depression after having to bury alone her unborn child after the fetus spontaneously in a box in the woods her life of luxury and perfection now a shambles april is one of the best drawn characters on film that i have ever seen while danny's relationship to darcy is slowly teased out during the film nervous breakdown is revealed only to the audience neither danny nor wayne seem particularly interested in her as a human being despair when she realizes danny has also been lover is poignant and potent even if it is truncated by the character's complete inability to feel any emotion for very long now montgomery brings to april a pathos that puts your heart through the br br mark patrick gleason is given the hardest job in the film having to make something human and real out of the thug wayne at first wayne is simply one of any number of violent foul mouthed obsessed drug gun runners that appears in any number of films from kindergarten cop to beverly hills cop 2 gleason does very well with what he's given but he doesn't quite get to where you feel much for wayne it's difficult to say whether this is problem or the there is one moment where wayne who is brother although neither danny nor april know this reads danny's diary and realizes the sexual and emotional link between the two men where you just know that wayne is going to go homophobic on danny's ass but the explosion never comes thank god trite plots are death to film noir once the revelation about the siblings comes at the film's end the audience is fairly astounded to realize the depth of love and compassion wayne truly felt for darcy so deep that wayne accepted danny's homosexual love for his bisexual brother but this all happens off screen gleason is never given a chance to act out wayne's feelings it must have been very frustrating for the performer br br the story is rather inventive although the smuggling device seen at the end of the film is likely to remind viewers of diamonds are forever yes james bond a traditional narrative voice over which proves franco is as great a voice talent as he is a physical actor provides terrific atmosphere although it does tend to flow over into schmaltz a few times toward the end of the film providing some unintentional laughter terrific locales play key visual roles in the film kudos to the location scout for finding such astounding buildings the end of the film struck me as a bit rushed not pat but a little too firm for my film noir tastes br br now i've seen audiences either hate or love blind spot modern film audiences exposed to the most extreme brutality and violence often have little appreciation for the subtleties of film noir my suggestion is to take a small group of friends who don't see despair emotional collapse desperation or depression as laughable take them to a small theater where they can glory in the spectacle of the film's vision but where their viewing won't be ruined by a crowd of people who won't recognize good film noir get them some popcorn trust me they'll be so engrossed they won't finish it get them a soda and let them be overwhelmed go some place bright and cheery afterward to wash the and out of your soul because this film is so good at making you feel you'll need that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962323009967804 Review: auteur stephan explores the depths of love passion and brotherhood and the devastating results of loss in his latest film br br world is exploding with suspense and takes the audience on a twisting to the core of the human soul a director he manages to draw the human spirit from the performances of his actors superb editing especially in the flashback scenes and beautiful cinematography is a thought provoking suspense from beginning to end thriller which leaves much to the eye br br what an accomplishment for stephan br br cheers stephan angela Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680752158164978 Review: victor mature as a barely civilized and mostly out of control mountain man and trapper may be on the poster but robert preston as a failed union colonel who led his men to get cut to by confederate artillery at and is sent to a fort in oregon for his incompetence has the most interesting part married to a young and hard to recognize at first anne bancroft the mature for the colonel's wife giving the film an interesting and even dark subplot which goes so far as to reference another man's wife at one point by james who plays older and wiser mountain man father figure directed by anthony mann this film is lost among his more famous westerns with james stewart but even so you really don't need the indian menace to make this a film worth seeing although preston gets to prove his bad judgement as a commanding officer again in a failed expedition to finally bring the indians under submission in a well staged attack among the forest that quickly turns into a Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6189890503883362 Review: let me clarify that this is not a good movie but i am so glad it is out there i am so glad i saw it and for the role that it plays in my dvd collection it is sublime it is the ultimate pg 13 romp it is college as we imagine it will be when we're in high school it requires so much suspension of disbelief that it may as well be taking place on mars it is so wholesome that even when it tries to be dirty it wouldn't make your grandmother uncomfortable watching it requires so little sophistication in fact thinking too hard about what's happening will get in the way of your appreciation of this work it makes me feel like i'm 12 again and that kind of experience is worth more than 9 99 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8685051202774048 Review: this is a teen movie and while u watch it expect some nonsensical stuff added here and there but overall the movie is effective very effective it makes you question and leaves you thinking the story is kinda far fetched but is believable and makes you feel good in sequences its not like its the usual done and tried path the characters are pretty well defined and are convincing justin long stands out among all the others and watch out for his speech in the end he will convince anyone with that speech he is simply brilliant in that speech he needs to take on some more serious roles he is worth more than just teen movies this movie and get liberated Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967888355255127 Review: this is a funny clever film and well worth your time in my opinion it is much better than american pie and other films of the same genre that seem to get knocked out all the time i hadn't heard of this film so i guess it didn't get much press which is kind of a shame it doesn't take itself too seriously but at the same time delivers a serious message to people about life and life experiences and what is important as opposed to a film about a bunch of desperate guys trying to get laid for the first time and one dude sticking his d k in a pie but in the end everyone gets laid and de do one thing that impressed me was that the soundtrack was pretty awesome and not the usual cheesy american pop punk they actually had real punk from back in the day like the ramones that in itself made the film better to be honest i wasn't expecting much from this film and i was pleasantly surprised at how good a comedy it is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733728766441345 Review: this movie possesses something most other movies of its genre do not intelligence and good messages accepted is the story of a kid named bartleby justin long who gets rejected by every college he applies to his parents are incredibly strict frustrated and disappointed so bartleby and a few other students who face similar problems start a fake college to pawn themselves off to their parents as college kids not everything goes to plan and the movie is about them it but behind this plot which sounds ridiculous there are good messages morals and a new outlook on the american educational system the college they create south harmon institute of technology accepts those who did not get accepted anywhere else the message is that you do not need money tradition or fancy books you just need a desire to better yourself they are a completely unorthodox school but what the movie teaches is that thats still ok and different whether its a person or a school is not necessarily bad and that every one no matter should be given the chance to better themselves despite whether they are ' its a message of non and has traces of anti authority sprinkled in as well but not only are messages great its hilarious haha i laughed very hard the humor can be subtle but can also be blatant as well and is a great mix beware Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8878695964813232 Review: when the trailer for accepted first came up many people began to get excited about seeing it really excited who could blame them it looked like fun but that's exactly the thing people went into accepted looking for a good movie but if you think about it accepted isn't the type of film destined to be a good movie it's meant to be a film that pleases its crowd without too much effort being given that being said for those of you who expected a great film you need to think about what could be made of a comedy like this one think that and you will truly enjoy the film because you'll rid yourself of your idea that the movie will be fantastic bottom line watch the movie and have fun but don't look for anything groundbreaking Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8621761202812195 Review: if i had watched this movie when i hit rock bottom i probably would have sunk into the deepest depression of my life and may have been nearly desperate enough to try it the only thing is in the real world when you rob millions of dollars from unsuspecting individuals everything doesn't come up roses unless you are an investment banker or government so how does that matter i had been rejected from school after school and it so it is a brilliant topic for a movie and when you give yourself over to the imaginary to let yourself watch this movie without applying real world ramifications it can truly touch someone in that situation and let them know they are not alone overdone soliloquy completely tears apart the established educational system as we know it really all i can say is that as i am in college now looking back on where i was and watching this movie i can truly appreciate it in a way i never would have been able to otherwise it is juvenile and yes but it is an emotional and uplifting fantasy about freedom and i cant think of a better way to end my night Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8409823179244995 Review: accepted let's see the only reason why i had chosen to see that movie was the hot dog shown in commercials when sp said ask me about my after that i had to see that movie and i watched it with a couple of my friends and wow amazing one of the best films of the year the entire movie i was laughing like crazy the plot in this story is that bartleby justin long doesn't get accepted into any of the schools he applied so he makes another fake college for him and his friends so that he can fool his parents that he did make it into college so he makes the finishing touches and he fools his parents until more students look at the website and see the acceptance is one click away and all these rejects come to this school they face many problems and they just cant seem to get anything right 10 10 loved it now watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8712813258171082 Review: baird is absolutely hot as hell in this movie but really all the characters are amazingly fun to watch br br minor spoilers as per usual the main character b is the sane one of the bunch b has this crazy idea to make up his own college when he's rejected from all colleges he applies to he's known for making fake so an acceptance letter is no problem br br because dad is a hard and suspicious of this university he's never heard of b gets his friend sherman to design a website for the university sherman has been accepted to a great college and is in fear of being arrested for fraud he's very quick with witty lines but his flaw is he wants to be accepted socially too much br br glen hands and rory are the three stooges that follow b along glen got a zero on his and has no thought process he's constantly battle but he's very good at making which gets him a lot of hot girls somehow hands was a great football player who didn't receive the scholarship he was counting on and turns to crafts to cover his lack of rory was preparing to go to since the 1st grade and was not accepted she spends her time br br uncle ben was my favorite character picture lewis black playing himself if you have no reason to see this movie then see it for lewis black and jonah hill they're amazing br br monica is a love interest as most of these stories go she's more popular than him and doesn't even notice him until half way through the movie unlike many other stories though b actually gets her and keeps her until the end monica is actually a good character on her own but of course she's primarily there for b to adore br br there are more supporting students at the made up college who are fun to watch a d d 's name is self explanatory and funny enough he ends up in the meditation class kiki is a hot ex stripper who falls head over heels for a chance to go to school and eventually gets a crush on glen maurice is an ex military idiot who got his g i bill and wants to study rock n' roll in college the final guy is only known as freaky student who thinks he can blow things up with his mind ye who have little faith in him wait until the end of the movie br br of course the villains are the dean of an opposing university his student body president the president's girlfriend and their circle of friends br br every character is lovable i believe this movie has a good plot and is well done despite what a lot of people say even thought the overall story is predictable the characters keep you guessing and make the movie great go see this film i give it 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927880167961121 Review: when i saw this movie i expected it to be a cheesy american movie done on the cheap with appalling actors i was really surprised to find that i was totally wrong the movie centres around or b who has been rejected from all of his colleges the actor who play b is very natural and makes his character seem real and decides to create a pretend school so his parents stop harassing him however loads of people see his fake website and join feeling their sorrows b can't turn them away much to the chagrin of his best mate the college is the ideal place with you learning what you want or doing nothing the school faces opposition from the proper college which ends up closing it down the film ends on a high and i recommend you watching it its does have it flaws but it is a feel good cheerful film with a few unpredictable twists Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47018003463745117 Review: accepted is a 2006 teen flick that stars the guy from the mac and pc ads the movie is about b a guy who has rejected from all the colleges he has applied for so decides to make his own college and invites all the other people who did not make it problem is hundreds of people sign up to his school the movie is hilarious and i was lucky enough to buy it for 5 00 at a sale and i have always watched it since overall this movie is a must watch for fans of all comedy as it is funny witty and just a good movie all up i rate this movie a very fair 78 go accepted make a sequel guys but make sure it is not crap Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.39960047602653503 Review: this is another good western which i enjoyed it's not an epic or anything but it is good for what it is it' about 3 fur led by a men named jed who is crude and jed and his two friends find themselves as scouts for a fort that is the only thing standing between them and and indian band who resent the americans on their land and want to take it back that's the gist of the story what follows is action excitement even a bit of humour and forbidden romance one of friends gus reminded me a lot of the character played by robert shaw in the movie jaws they both have that crusty gruff demeanor anyway if you're a western fan you should find lots to like about this particular entry i think it deserves a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9848376512527466 Review: accepted is one of the best teenage comedies i have seen in a long time it has an original script talented cast and it delivers an hour and a half of pure unadulterated fun br br it tells the story of a high school graduate bartleby b gains justin long who is not accepted in any of the he applied to so to avoid his parents' disappointment he creates a fictional collage in the attempt to fool his parents completely he creates a fake website and turns an old psychiatric hospital into a school everything goes smoothly until a lot of other accepted students turn up on his doorstep now he and his friend have to figure that collage thing out not only for themselves but for the others too br br justin long as a lead man is absolutely brilliant his character is as natural as he can be and the supporting acts are outstanding jonah hill as sherman schrader columbus short as hands maria as rory adam as glen and lewis black as uncle ben br br the humour is fresh and simple and most importantly funny right from the start to after the credits the plot develops so easy that by the time you stop laughing at the last joke you start giggling at next other along with all the fun the movie brings a very common subject to our attention i e the collage education if usually the students in the movie are united against the school government in this case they are united by the mutual desire to go to school and learn br br yet the movie doesn't brand all other schools as wrong it just shows that there is another way you what they say if there is a will there is a way and may be sometimes the children know better what they need than their parents br br this movie is an unmissable little story about the great opportunities in life wrapped up in the best format possible Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757918119430542 Review: on the face of it any teen comedy runs the risk of being sophomoric and obvious and fair enough most of them are there are a few that have risen above the usual banality of the source material bring it on and they give me hope that others can join that depressingly rare crowd of teen comedies that are actually funny and not just an excuse to flash some boobs or be a vehicle for some never was like tom green br br enter accepted directed by john cusack pal steve pink and led by the likable justin long the smart nerdy kid in galaxy quest and more recently featured in apple computer ads about a bunch of kids who don't get accepted to college and decide as disclosed in the trailer to fake a bogus one to get their parents off their backs when they go a little too far with the website and other kids end up the kids have a few problems to solve br br okay the set up is obviously preposterous but most comedy lives or dies in the execution and here accepted does pretty well bartleby mostly shortened to 'b' is accompanied by enough well meaning comically acceptable friends to help him share the load but probably the best supporting character is lewis no doubt named as an homage to rodney dean martin aka uncle ben lewis black who is wisely restricted to short where he can rapid fire his unique brand of cranky humor black is terrific here frankly telling the kids what life is really like his laden final line is hysterical and providing the adult face to the bogus university for the parents br br but long has to carry most of the film and he does so in spades bartleby is easily identified with and we take to him almost immediately a nice twist was provided by columbus character hands an athlete who loses his scholarship due to an injury and ends up becoming the de art at the fake college also noteworthy as hyper intelligent and sarcastic little sister is hannah marks br br yes the film does feel familiar in some spots there's a debt here owed of all places to revenge of the nerds those who are rejected by everyone else find a home with bartleby and his cohorts and of course the villains are enhanced master race types who run a fraternity well okay are evil and seek to humiliate and bury the for the – gasp – crime of being different but that aside accepted has fun with the material and even asks a few decent questions about the expectations on college kids and the course of higher education not that it's a brain teaser by any means but accepted isn't just another mindless teen comedy or owen wilson vehicle it's a funny clever 90 minutes that while not a great departure from its genre is intelligent and creative enough to be very enjoyable br br there is at least one moment of unadulterated brilliance in the film when bartleby checks out a nearby college in an attempt to harvest ideas for his own school's when he sees that the kids are all stressed out at the other school several refuse to even talk to him during class for fear of missing something he shakes his head thinking that there must be a better way as he moves to leave he is met by a stream of kids going the other way one person moving against a human tide while in the background the opening lines of eleanor play perhaps an moment of brilliance but brilliance none the less Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9295820593833923 Review: from the creators of bruce almighty and liar liar the film took a while to pick up from the start at least for me seeing as i expected this was a run along america pie flick but it was slightly different a fun loving slacker who finishes high school and makes his own college running it accordingly as you can expect there's a lot of parties and hot girls in bikinis but this film tried harder than your average teen flick bartleby justin long encourages his students peers to learn through freedom of expression and ultimately it to the system ' the humour was varied which i loved all the cast delivered fantastic performances hire this one out with a friend it's a bloody crack up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622482657432556 Review: i went in to this thinking another gross movie with gross humor telling from my first sentence i don't like that humor and this movie had it's moments but i loved it justin long has really never done comedy like this where he's sarcastic and clever and i loved it lewis black enough said the ending i really did love because it had to take itself seriously i mean how else would you end it yes it's another underdog story but not in your typical format and the movie wasn't their ups and downs it was people coming together for one common goal to go to college where they were accepted the cast was amazing and yes i did laugh at loud when i didn't think i would and the laughter lasted longer then i thought to the parents and sister played their roles well but their characters are put in when necessary the movie was not focused around them but at the same time they showed up when you expect and not expect them to they played in to the story very well and i loved the familiar faces anthony boston public jeremy howard i galaxy quest with justin long ross patterson the new guy and sam horrigan brink blake lively added her certain something to the movie which made it even more enjoyable as well as friends i recommend this movie to whoever hated those gross comedies of the last 4 years and really want something with humor and an actually story line Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.842044472694397 Review: synopsis high school senior bartleby b justin long finds himself without a college to attend he has been able to talk and con his way out of every problem he encounters but he hasn't been able to charm his way pass the college board of eight colleges his mom and dad are very disappointed that bartleby hasn't been accepted into college his parents think that if bartleby doesn't go to college he will have no future several of friends are in the same situation of being rejected by all the colleges they applied to to satisfy their parents bartleby comes up with an idea to start his own college with an internet site they convert an abandoned psychiatric facility into the south harmon institute of technology they will be the only students however the web site states that we accept anyone on the first day of school they unexpectedly have a large number of accepted students that were also rejected by all colleges with a million dollars in money bartleby must make his fake college into a functioning one he hires uncle ben lewis black as the college dean the fun begins when they design their own make their own rules and party all night br br my comment the premise of starting a college without a teaching staff is a little off the wall since it was a fake college bartleby really didn't need a staff the movie reminded me of the classic movie animal house the college setting the fraternity lots of gags and pretty young women these new college had a different notion of what the college experience was all about the movie not only has lots of humor it also has a good message for life people should reach for their dream and create a passion for what they want to do in life and not settle for what other people want them to do the ending was a little unrealistic but it is only a movie the movie was made for the young crowd to have a little fun universal pictures run time 1 32 rated pg 13 7 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6183247566223145 Review: the best thing from the american pie bakery i found the humor and the plot to be far more engaging audience than any of the american pie movies to date also concerning the of the content i found this to be acceptable to a much larger audience than any of the previous american pie movies i thoroughly enjoyed this movie experience when the movie first came out i read a number of negative reviews and ended up not going to see it while it was still in the theater i now regret that decision the movie far exceeded my expectations in terms of plot dialog scripting and overall quality i give it two thumbs way up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9320212602615356 Review: i saw the trailer and read some reviews and i had low expectations for this movie i was pleasantly surprised while the plot is a little off beat everybody in the making of this movie pulled off a pleasant flick good for many a laugh the writing and jokes are far more literate than i have come to expect better yet they are delivered with aplomb by unknown actors doing a good job all of them br br the main reasons i wanted to see this movie were justin long and lewis black long is from ed and the new apple computer ads he was just coming into his own as an actor in ed and he was excellent here he's a natural in front of the camera lewis black is a social commentator who pulls no punches he's on the daily show on comedy central about once every two weeks but he really shines in hbo's red white and screwed i regularly catch him on comedy channel give black an idea and let him improvise whether his rants and lines here are scripted or improvised are no matter he's priceless delivering his thoughts on middle class angst one thing about black's delivery his hand gestures are not those of a comedian it just seems like he's having a conversation with you and i think that makes him more effective Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9195964932441711 Review: contrary to what many may believe as this movie being an against the system type of movie and attitude it is an excellent portrayal of the system in question and how ridiculous it truly is the funny parts in the movie are in fact funny because they speak the truth about the world around us anyone who finds this movie to be unrealistic is simply denying the self evident truths about life and that is to learn what you enjoy that is what college should be about br br i come to find that a comment must have at least 10 lines i think i have given my opinion on the matter so i now write a couple more lines just as filler i hope you have been entertained during this time i encourage you to go see the movie it is well worth your while so long as you follow it and immerse yourself in the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9648213982582092 Review: a great movie the movie was even better then the commercials put on and believe it or not it was very very inspirational i really think anyone who walks out of the movie at the end will be inspired one way or another br br it was kinda corny at the very beginning but quickly picks up i laughed i laughed very hard on some parts the acting is basically above average nothing special but better then average i can safely say it was the second funniest movie to come out this summer 1st funniest being clerks ii so after all of that i give it a 7 10 a high seven but not quite an eight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974279522895813 Review: i for one was very anxious to watch this movie br br though i knew it was going to be another type of movie in the style of revenge of the nerds i was still impressed br br there is plenty of truth to the fact of this type of learning and believe very strongly that it should be allowed in a new style of br br conventional teaching methods do not always teach students what they need to know or should know or want to know br br this approach to teaching should be further sought out in true academic courses br br while there still was too much of the partying scenes it obviously had to be thrown in there for hollywood's sake of making a comedy about college even though we all know that life isn't really like that by any means br br a touch unbelievable still funny and with a killer ending br br awesome ending crucial to the entire story and very surprising br br without the final scene the movie would have been half as good br br i liked this movie and it didn't have to have overly amounts of swearing or nudity or gross out jokes for it to be good br br great crew and cast story and even the generic of the obligatory hampton frat members was well done br br american pie 1 2 3 and american wedding or whatever clones it makes not measure up to this by 1 3 br br far better than most comedies about first year college with no demeaning stupid jokes to make somebody throw up with br br i liked it even though it was simple it was interesting and even had heart my only regret for watching this movie is that it wasn't longer Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.085012286901474 Review: one of the more obscure of anthony mann's westerns the last frontier was also his only cavalry western aside from one brief episode in winchester '73 though naturally he focuses on the outsiders and internal conflicts rather than offering a celebration of and shared ideals set not in his beloved high country but in the and forests it's a much more cynical view of life of the frontier in many ways his fort without the need to preserve the legend this outpost is made up of misfits failures and the odd competent officer ignored by his superiors badly led while the civil war takes priority and all the best the army has to offer br br victor mature and james are the free who find civilisation creeping up on them when they are relieved of their and by a local tribe by the of the cavalry into their territory rather than blame the indians for their losses they decide it's the fault for building the fort and decide to demand compensation from them ending up joining their ranks as scouts instead but despite the best efforts of guy amiable and competent acting commander to bring mature into the 19th century and make him fit to wear the uniform the arrival of robert humiliated colonel eager to revenge himself on the tribe that drove him out of his own outpost – and clumsy infatuation with the colonel's wife anne bancroft too much of a blank slate here to do much with the role of a woman who's tired of being saved by men who think they know what's best for her – soon drive matters into much darker territory it's not long before some of the soldiers are planning on killing each other both sides trying to their into doing the deed for them little wonder that at one point mature throws away the he has long coveted in disgust screaming i would have died for this but it's nothing but a dirty filthy blue rag the stallone of his day mature was one of those actors who could surprise you with the odd excellent performance here and there when matched with the right part and the right director this is not one of his better days despite having his most complex part perversely enough as a simple man – well meaning but drunk violent uneducated and with a unsubtle almost childlike lust for life the part seems designed with burt lancaster in mind with some striking similarities to his character in the but robert like colonel is clearly the best role determined to resurrect the career he destroyed in a single suicidal civil war engagement by launching another pointless suicidal campaign against the tribe that added another humiliation to the list that keeps him out of sight and out of mind of the promotion board in his obsession to redeem his career he moves further away from any hope of moral redemption driven as much by his sense of shame at his wife's sympathy as by the promotion of former comrades he regards as his he's beyond salvation but there's still a recognisable human being in there and one not entirely without a sense of integrity – he genuinely admires courage in making a futile attempt to get orders by their superiors – fatally skewed though it is br br like its hero the film is a little rough around the edges and boasts one of the most surreal and title songs of any western but that only tends to make it more interesting and there are plenty of mann's typically elegant camera moves and plays on perspective while the frontier setting is convincingly harsh and primitive unfortunately the deficiencies of the early cinemascope lenses are very apparent in dvd with the image often dark 2 55 1 cinemascope required a huge amount of additional lighting and early scope films show a lot of trial and error and grainy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9351347088813782 Review: this is what movies should aspire to funny without being totally stupid a little sexy without having every female in the cast show her boobs biting without resorting to every line i've been seeing justin long pop up in a lot of films over the past few years i figured with the right role he could break out mac commercials not this film just might put him on a fast track to the a list the rest of the cast also did their jobs perfectly this is an excellent little film with a nice message but you don't need to buy the message to have a good time lewis black is as usual hilarious and blake lively is a fresh faced beauty br br take a couple hours and see this film they will not have been wasted Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8203891515731812 Review: i don't think i've yet seen a movie in my whole lifetime about a high school kid creating his own college just to impress his parents nowadays movies are either remakes or sequels or plots that have been used in many different films this one has an original story line and to follow it up by making it a comedy films only the deal with this well thought out story and with laughs mixed in this is a good movie now i've seen better but upon going into the theater i was thinking another drug beer frat party with some sexual innuendo tossed in aka an american pie flick but i was surprised to sum it up i enjoyed the film and the next time your shuffling through the paper for movies look for show times to accepted if you want to laugh out loud that is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7094821929931641 Review: this movie turned out to be better than i had expected it to be some parts were pretty funny it was nice to have a movie with a new plot Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3846990764141083 Review: i just wanted to say that i love so i automatically loved this movie everything else about it was so so billy crystal is a good actor even if he is annoying but the thing that made this movie was at least for a basketball fan seeing act Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18857133388519287 Review: this is the greatest movie ever if you have written it off with out ever seeing it you must give it a second try Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8664811849594116 Review: this is a little film with a big heart excellent acting throughout and directed with love if you missed it in theatres and who didn't catch it with someone you love frankly i cried and i'm a guy for out loud Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9205284118652344 Review: this is a brilliant film the story starts off in romania where billy crystal stars as an agent who can talk anybody into doing anything there is a really funny scene here where crystal is a child and talks his father who is a into eating pork you may know that this is a parody of crystal's religion he is mainly a talent scout and he's trying to find a suitable villain for his latest movie after finding out that the whole film has a terrible crew he falls into a small river believing he is dead some huge hands come out to reach him he later thinks he is in heaven he finds out that he isn't but that he is in a monastery believing god saved him he becomes a monk searching for who saved him he later finds a 7 ft 7 in man who he casts as the perfect villain he also recites shakespeare see the film and find out the rest Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9483317732810974 Review: containing famous humor this more modest comedy with heavy bittersweet overtones is a big departure pleasantly unexpectedly so for billy crystal this movie has different tear jerker dramatic serious underlying themes particularly with a scene with steven seagal this movie was both entertaining and serious a movie about lost love about relationships with father son husband wife about friendship and values with a good dose of humor thrown in especially at the beginning the balance between drama and comedy isn't always maintained as with the new classical genre of this type but the real message and motivation for this movie remains solid the discovery of billy crystal's talent scout agent character in romania of a giant human is revealing and the behind the scene's view of movie agent is fascinating yet the focus remains on sensitive ties of both love and learning about one's self eight out of ten stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813046455383301 Review: i totally disagree with the person who first commented about this movie to me this storyline is about a man with growth disorder trying his best to look for the love he is yearning for trying his very best to fit into the society who doesn't seemed to accept him br br he then met someone who treats him with best friend's love and was shown the way to receiving the love he always wanted to have the man who created all that happiness in returned received something important from the giant which is family and spouse love br br and the comedy it's just part of making the audience feel some laughter bugs at certain part of the shows br br and i must admit it made me tear a little Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967989981174469 Review: i always liked this movie i have seen it so many times but i always enjoyed it the story is interesting and special but the only thing i have to disagree with is that i don't think max lived in a romanian monastery or what was that p they don't look that way in romania anyway back to the story played pretty well but as someone said before me his english needs to improve br br and there were some funny moments and some sad parts too it being seen i thought it was sweet that the giant wanted to find his love i recommended to you all it's not the best movie ever but it was nice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775625467300415 Review: br br the last is a superior western that overcomes numerous deficiencies in weaving its tale of jed victor mature gus james and pat hogan and their relationships with the army particularly captain guy madison colonel robert preston and colonel's wife anne bancroft hired as scouts after losing their supplies to the indians jed gus and adjust to living the life within a fort on the edge of the last frontier ' jed who has been raised by gus both inspires and looks up to the gus and and has an especially difficult time dealing with civilization ' his real problems start after he becomes strongly attracted to the colonel's wife colonel a reckless man who every one around him with his dreams of ruthless victory over any opponent a woman repressed by her station and sense of responsibility loves her husband for what he could be and jed for what he is caught in the middle is captain a brave and likeable man torn among his duty to the army his strong friendship with jed and his fear of the likely disastrous consequences of the colonel's br br what makes this movie so interesting as well as entertaining is that in most cases the weaknesses and the strengths of the last are exactly the same elements forget the insipid title and dated music br br first the screenplay almost all of the subplots particularly the reckless colonel have been done better elsewhere but have rarely been assembled with such just when you think you know what is going to happen next this one takes off in a different direction possible spoiler the last being a production movie back in the day the word was taboo it's very surprising that the adultery factor was handled in such a mature tolerant manner i expected either jed or the colonel's wife to some retribution for their sin i was surprised and a little disappointed the movie didn't exploit that expectation to create a less predictable ending br br second the casting mature is at least ten years too old to play the part of jed the wild eyed innocent raised in the james who plays gus the man who raised is actually five years younger than mature nevertheless mature is very endearing playing a character who is innocent of civilization but is in no way stupid although there were several actors who could have played the role at the time most notably burt lancaster and kirk douglas none could have played jed better preston also junior plays colonel missing the and one would expect from such a driven man however preston perfectly captures the sense of honor someone must have seen in to promote such a reckless fool to colonel's rank bancroft is an especially shrewd choice as dark hair has been died blonde and this achieves the same effect as it did for winona ryder edward and christina ricci sleepy that is i felt conflicted about the character without knowing exactly why i believe the answer is that blondes and have considerably different skin tones and eye shades further bancroft has always projected a toughness that borders on here the blonde hair her up a bit though this enables the 24 year old bancroft to stand toe to toe with both the 40 year old mature and the 37 year old preston yep she could be a colonel's wife madison walks a careful balancing act as handling a complex role and sometimes dialogue playing a role similar to that of john wayne in fort madison does a more skillful job at it br br this movie has a type camaraderie that alone makes it worth seeing it also has memorable performances beautiful and great action and direction i just hope a version is available many have been lost because this movie takes full advantage of that format Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978945791721344 Review: first off i absolutely loved this movie as a billy crystal fan i must say that i was expecting more comedic situations than i actually got however it was nice to see him in a role with more depth and emotion his portrayal of talent agent sammy was brilliantly performed and uniquely him in addition as was superb in his first film role when sammy goes to romania to visit his client on location he has his world turned upside down he never expected that he would accidentally find the one person who could change his life sammy and journey is unique and moving and even humorous at times plus the location in czech republic where parts of the film were shot was absolutely beautiful i have to say this dramatic comedy had me feeling a variety of emotions i thought it was excellent and i would recommend it to anyone and everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846322536468506 Review: warning this film has some amazingly graphic images and should never be seen by kids br br the artist who this story is all about was indeed a fine korean painter who rose up from the lowest depths to become their greatest painter unfortunately in so many ways this guy was also a jerk in so many ways some of this was the artistic temperament and what may have seemed annoying was just his demanding nature when it came to art but other times he was simply a drunk jerk especially when he was on his way to becoming a great artist late in the film his being annoying abrasive and needlessly cruel seemed to have diminished while all this didn't make him a particularly nice man it is important to capture on film so we understand a lot about the nature of the artist br br i really found the movie fascinating and loved how the artists actual works were shown throughout the movie like in lust for life i really wish i could show this to my students i teach at a school for the arts but can't because there is just too much adult material yes there is nudity but even more problematic for any audience particularly younger ones is when he hmmm i don't think imdb will even let me describe what occurred but it was very graphic and involves bodily not only a nasty and disgusting scene that did not need to be seen but a reason to keep junior from watching this otherwise wonderful film it's a real shame Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5054389238357544 Review: that's right the painter and the main character is an exceptional person what strikes me most is the message this film might address to all of you people there and the message is sad it says that it's very difficult to do anything that's amazing or maybe even genius without having to obey the governments establishment and other of this world and even if you try you might not be able to bear it it is about the battle of a single person with a system with many systems br br a great film of this wonderful korean director please see it if you do have an opportunity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728682637214661 Review: it is not surprising that this film was made by i'm at the time it was i'm examined the early beauty and tragedy of dynasty life in and delightfully explored a well known korean folk tale in and these comprised his last two films what is most surprising is that chi his 2002 offering is not presented in the style of those previous two films br br nonetheless the experienced hand of i'm comes through we explore together the life of a real person a late nineteenth century dynasty painter who rides on the edge of but who is not a noble and who because of that causes a stir in contemporary korean society with his fame and his public and artistic expressions of disdain for the old korean noble class and his contempt for would be japanese ruling alike the painter chang seung up known as oh won performed magnificently by choi min the famous star of park chan already legendary oldboy becomes more and more influential and therefore more dangerous throughout the film contemporary korean audiences will back a hero like this despite the fact or maybe because of the fact that he was so in his time sense of beauty and tragedy in history remains intact i'm is a master at capturing his country's past idiosyncrasies and in this film he almost outdoes himself as expected in an i'm film the cinematography is breathtaking the editing is precise and the story is central br br plots are set against seung up family ties are tested and broken scandalous behavior is alleged and is sometimes real all to bring down the man who painted fire but against all the intricacies of detailed but sometimes convoluted account of seung life seung up himself somehow manages to survive he becomes legendary because of his ability to perfectly copy famous chinese paintings after only one look art dealers and agents then him and try to make money off oh won in other words lines of people who wish to take advantage of the real seung up an artistic star begin to form but he refuses to be manipulated his cleverness in off both the massive hordes and the imperial impresses the audience if not the cast br br what does seung up think he possesses powerful emotions and opinions about painting such as the aesthetic belief that paintings are living things and are never truly finished he despises those who would try to turn art into profit and he cares not for politicians who use their might to bring artistic beauty around them and then cast off the artist as but he also thinks that painting plays a role in the coming horrid scenes involving foreign invaders from france and japan are presented signature historical epic motif and his influence in the realm remains on prominent display in this multi million dollar epic br br the protagonist causes greater grief for himself and those who care for him when he refuses to paint this is when the story takes on a whole new meaning one that is not just political but social in nature i'm takes on the issues in realist fashion br br he oh won becomes a jesus figure the people believe him capable of artistic miracles and the government feels it needs his artistic support but the protagonist remains fiercely independent and of what others want him to do or be eventually both government and people come down upon seung up in a manner taken straight out of the bible his becomes human his humanity is not accepted he dies for or escapes from the sins of the the art critics the politicians who hound him br br but does he die as with most of films a question remains in this case does seung up really become an immortal hermit the film does not tackle that question it merely presents a possible end for the real man of chang seung up or oh won no death is depicted because no death is known br br it is difficult to find fault with this film but i'm has become so good at presenting various historical absurdities in his culture that when he does it hardly surprises anymore as usual for films the cinematography the editing and the writing are all first rate it's a well crafted film imbued with uncanny story telling ability granted he may be best at doing this through the ancient korean musical art of still the film contains stretches of this admirable art form and by the end viewers feel as if they have become privy to a great untold story and they have because that precisely is gift Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599593877792358 Review: this film winning im the best director at cannes in 2002 tied with p t anderson for punch drunk love is about a 19th century korean painter with a roots and significant impact on korean painting one of the strengths of the film is that im tries to help us see with the eye of a painter so we see multiple scenes and objects which help our drunken painter friend jang seung up choi min receive inspiration br br the costumes and the art direction are all impressive and the acting is even along being good it's not a movie that moved me but it was one that made me think about art and what it means to find your own voice in it that's pretty cool it's also interesting to see a version of korea during those times right before the turn of the century where chinese and japanese powers are both in korea and the kingdom is coming to an end more than one revolution and political ideology are gathered in the film but are never the center it's firmly on the painter br br in the end it's a well made film about the life of a painter but it doesn't exactly have the regular three act structure plot so you have to be able to take a non standard hollywood story to watch it yay for art 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777190089225769 Review: it is not surprising that this film was made by i'm at the time it was he examined the early beauty and tragedy of dynasty life in and delightfully explored a well known korean folk tale in and these comprised his last two films what is most surprising is that chi his 2002 offering is not presented in the style of those previous two films br br nonetheless the experienced hand of i'm comes through we explore together the life of a real person a late nineteenth century dynasty painter who rides on the edge of but who is not a noble and who because of that causes a stir in contemporary korean society with his fame and his public and artistic expressions of disdain for the old korean noble class and his contempt for would be japanese ruling alike the painter chang seung up known as oh won performed magnificently by choi min the famous star of park chan already legendary oldboy becomes more and more influential and therefore more dangerous throughout the film contemporary korean audiences will back a hero like this despite the fact or maybe because of the fact that he was so in his time sense of beauty and tragedy in history remains intact i'm is a master at capturing his country's past idiosyncrasies and in this film he almost outdoes himself as expected in an i'm film the cinematography is breathtaking the editing is precise and the story is central br br plots are set against seung up family ties are tested and broken scandalous behavior is alleged and is sometimes real all to bring down the man who painted fire but against all the intricacies of detailed but sometimes convoluted account of seung life seung up himself somehow manages to survive he becomes legendary because of his ability to perfectly copy famous chinese paintings after only one look art dealers and agents then him and try to make money off oh won in other words lines of people who wish to take advantage of the real seung up an artistic star begin to form but he refuses to be manipulated his cleverness in off both the massive hordes and the imperial impresses the audience if not the cast br br what does seung up think he possesses powerful emotions and opinions about painting such as the aesthetic belief that paintings are living things and are never truly finished he despises those who would try to turn art into profit and he cares not for politicians who use their might to bring artistic beauty around them and then cast off the artist as but he also thinks that painting plays a role in the coming horrid scenes involving foreign invaders from france and japan are presented signature historical epic motif and his influence in the realm remains on prominent display in this multi million dollar epic br br the protagonist causes greater grief for himself and those who care for him when he refuses to paint this is when the story takes on a whole new meaning one that is not just political but social in nature i'm takes on the issues in realist fashion br br he oh won becomes a jesus figure the people believe him capable of artistic miracles and the government feels it needs his artistic support but the protagonist remains fiercely independent and of what others want him to do or be eventually both government and people come down upon seung up in a manner taken straight out of the bible his becomes human his humanity is not accepted he dies for or escapes from the sins of the the art critics the politicians who hound him br br but does he die as with most of films a question remains in this case does seung up really become an immortal hermit the film does not tackle that question it merely presents a possible end for the real man of chang seung up or oh won no death is depicted because no death is known br br it is difficult to find fault with this film but i'm has become so good at presenting various historical absurdities in his culture that when he does it hardly surprises anymore as usual for films the cinematography the editing and the writing are all first rate it's a well crafted film imbued with uncanny story telling ability granted he may be best at doing this through the ancient korean musical art of still the film contains stretches of this admirable art form and by the end viewers feel as if they have become privy to a great untold story and they have because that precisely is gift Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599593877792358 Review: of many movies dealing with great artists or a genius pointed out the real dilemma in which an artist is br br the decision whether to ease the demands of the popularity or to create something new and to define own style br br desperate seek for inspiration and his conscious led him to live the way he did restless outrageous and yes very drunk br br but still he defended and retained the most important ethical rules for an artist respect to his master respect to the nature and the gradual seek for improvement and to perfection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837539792060852 Review: not sure why the other comment on this film was so negative but i loved this movie i am a student of asian art with a particular love of korean art culture and history i thought this movie a very controversial and interesting character to life jang seung up is one of the maybe the most famous korean artist and continues to be revered as a master given the of the time in which he painted and his own conflicted nature it is amazing that he produced so much work in so many styles and with such skill this movie honors his talent while taking a direct look at his erratic and somewhat self destructive personality the cinematography in my opinion was beautiful many of the outdoor panoramic shots looked like korean landscape paintings which i found a lovely conceit rather than overly arty and i think that choi min portrayed jang up with a necessary intensity and i would highly recommend this film to art lovers and movie lovers alike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9904472827911377 Review: this movie could be a bit boring for some people but i find this film br br very interesting in terms of an attempt to reveal a tradition br br the director has made two films about traditional music in korea before this film the film before this one was showing the music throughout the film and this film is trying to achieve similar things by having backgrounds in the movie just like a painting br br another thing is that the story is written by both director and a philosopher kim who is well known scholar in korea holding a lot of degrees including doctor at i'm not saying that educated people make better films but that philosopher is an expert in traditional culture in korea so it gives more credit on this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8836310505867004 Review: what a movie i have always liked the asian style of shooting and this movie does not disappoint at all photography is breath taking ranging from amazing landscapes to of colours the main actor is really realistic in representing the painter whose paintings are astonishing the ending is also very well chosen very poetic the only remark is that they should have maybe shown a bit more deeply the connection between his inspiration and his abuse of alcohol and women but altogether this is an excellent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975007176399231 Review: ordinarily anthony mann made westerns with 'the big guys' james stewart gary cooper henry fonda the a list cowboy stars but in this b film he tackled something notably different and had quite a bit of success with what turned out to be a truly one of a kind western the main character played by victor mature is a trapper mountain man and ordinarily they are romanticized in films robert redford in johnson that sort of thing where the hero is not in fact a typical mountain man but a clean cut heroic figure who hangs out with real mountain men not here for once a true mountain man vulgar crude is the central figure and it's something to see giving mature one of his better later roles the real acting chops are provided by robert preston excellent as a self absorbed custer type cavalry commander and james the poor man's spencer tracy as another of those old timers who feel themselves trapped between ever more hostile indians on the one side and the force of civilization on the other even more impressive is a very young anne bancroft as the wife who is initially repulsed by the very sight of grisly character then finds her own veneer of civilization slipping away as she begins to realize to her own shock that she's attracted to him rarely if ever has a remote frontier fort been so accurately realized on screen without the romantic allure that john ford gave such a place in his masterful fort the battle sequences are big scale and notably violent and particularly impressive if you seen them in widescreen format good show and underrated movie all around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799832701683044 Review: ever since i first encountered the divine ms merkerson as a sex therapist in spike lee's she's gotta have it i have been sold on the range of this exceedingly gifted yet terribly underrated actress she received an emmy for her portrayal here and to say it is well deserved is a masterpiece of understatement br br here she simply shines as the guiding force and hand in her community this was especially poignant for me for i grew up in this very same time period the production detail was phenomenal and evoked memories of life and times during the 50s 60s and of women like ms merkerson portrayed she was thoroughly and ably accompanied by a hot hot cast with performances one would enjoy over and over again i first saw macy name in the credits and went ho hum her performance was so good i didn't even recognize her until about a 3rd of the way through i am especially proud of the obvious care and attention to detail to produce a feel and look of another beautiful era in african american culture that is very tastefully done br br another very interesting aspect is that the project was less concerned with the racial fabric of the times but infinitely more to the richness of the characters and the emotional diversity they provide to that in the final analysis it is about the choices we make and to what extent we accept responsibility for those choices br br this is a worthy elegant presentation of african american life and is most destined to become a classic you owe it to yourself to have this as part of your collection br br i highly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9894962906837463 Review: how many movies are there that you can think of when you see a movie like this i can't count them but it sure seemed like the movie makers were trying to give me a hint i was reminded so often of other movies it became a big distraction one of the borrowed memorable lines came from a movie from 2003 day after tomorrow one line by itself is not so bad but this movie borrows so much from so many movies it becomes a bad risk br br but br br see the movie despite its there is enough to make it interesting and maybe make it appear clever while borrowing so much from other movies it never goes overboard in fact you'll probably find yourself down the hatches and riding the storm out why costner and kutcher played their characters very well i have never been a fan of and i nearly gave up on him in the guardian but he in good fashion costner carries the movie with the best of ability i don't think mrs robinson had anything to do with his success br br the supporting cast all around played their parts well i had no problem with any of them in the end but some of these characters were used too much br br from here on out i can only nit pick so i will save you the wear and tear enjoy the movie the parts that work work well enough to keep your head above water just don't expect a smooth ride br br 7 of 10 but almost a 6 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7768868207931519 Review: the fire gives all br br this is one of film's most masterful on artistry set in 19th century korea it tells the story of the famous painter but rather than stick to saucy melodrama or psychological egg hunting it portrays a series of episodes throughout his life all of which are beautiful works of art in themselves it gives no interpretation of these episodes but leaves them for the viewer to ponder along with the paintings of himself in this way the viewer enters into the same sort of contemplation as and minus his talent can feel their way into the inspiration of his paintings br br part of why this is so effective is the utterly masterful of 19th century korea and the musical artistic world that moved in there are so many gorgeous shots of the world outside the paintings that we get a mirror effect where we see the beautiful world inspiring living and looking in that world and the works of art he creates all off one another br br the story is told with extreme economy a feeling evoked is hardly ever with or explained it just appears quickly then is gone for the next one to appear as an analogy it is a sort of work of art endless and quick succession of great ideas rather than obsessive lingering on one great idea it has a classical restraint much like paintings there is really no music hinting how to feel except a few classical korean pieces used with great effectiveness in several scenes and mostly played by characters in the movie one haunting image if i remember correctly is of a flock of birds soaring away over the blue mountains while a female singer br br this life is like a dream and only death will awaken us br br one telling line of advice in the film from one of teachers is that the painting lies between the strokes the film follows that attitude as there is so much matter between what is spoken and described in the film i have seen it twice and it was very rewarding on the second viewing a very film with little in the way of explanation one could see how it is film it is an artistic masterwork like great friend and mentor tells him in describing one of his paintings not a single stroke is wasted br br i compare it to andrei in quality though in style it is very different it is much easier and more directly entertaining to watch but classical in form where andrei is gothic br br all in all highly recommended to almost anyone except appetite junkies both times i left the film i felt a wonderful spiritual br br one point of life that me was that his mad drinking and raving began suddenly after visiting the noble who told him that good art can come only from great knowledge and learning the next brief scene was very angry and the next blasted drunk as he often remained for the remainder of the film i am curious why the words effected him so much and drove him to the drinking that dominated the rest of his life or was it just a coincidence Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.885508120059967 Review: chi painted fire recounts the life of korean painter jang amidst the changing political landscape of late 19th century korea br br however the themes of this film center around the process of artistic creation through the fire of desire of the artist and the expectations and demands of their audience and society br br jang is played masterfully as a complex character who changes from the innocent excitement of youth to a hardened alcoholic tortured soul this characterization mirrors the young eager artist that finds it more and more difficult to invoke the spirit of artistic creation within himself without letting the creative fire out via drink and desire br br although this character development proceeds overall gradually through the film the emotional complexity of jang is still played in a constantly manner building to the films' finale interestingly the montage of the film parallels this constantly changing and seemingly wild emotion or fire of the artist as scenes seamlessly transition from one time and location to another without any conventional to the audience that such a scene change will occur for example many scenes would change seemingly in mid conversation picking up at another point and location br br the visual scenery of the film is presented beautifully and also from stark and perhaps bleak black and white scenery to more colorful and alive environments that again parallel the paintings of jang either in simple black ink on white paper or with color added of color enter the film at points as the artist observes nature and especially women that then become reflected in his paintings br br the theme of an artist's individual desire to create versus the expectations and demands of society arises in the film through various points including class distinction the domination of government over the artist the accepted of the artistic elite and the base desires of the common masses instead of creating his own completely original works jang finds himself mostly recreating masterpieces of other artists throughout east asia the question thus arises if recreation itself deserves artistic merit br br i wish that i was more familiar with the political events of the period to firmly grasp how they tied into the story but beyond any comparison to the current role of korean government in artistic expression and or censorship i cannot comment br br overall an extremely well acted film and the cinematography is often breathtaking a great film to see and then ponder over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9758121371269226 Review: wow what a wonderful film making mr im has done it again br br his last work 2000 was a great film but this one is even greater selected as an official feature film in the festival for the second time in a two year row this 66 years old director is getting better and better at what he is making of with a korean culture br br simply is about a great korean painter ' jang seung up' who was considered as a prodigy in the late nineteenth century the basic story of this film tells the life of jang seung up and the historical background of his time he was an orphan but in his teens he was picked up by a noble man called kim moon this mr kim becomes a mentor of jang as well as life long friendship and continues to support his great talent that he knew in the first place with great effort and natural talent his fame grows faster and faster as the strength of his country korea falls down br br personality portrayed in the film is very complicated and one of the best actors in korea choi min goes deep inside of soul suffering eyes reveal the struggle of a great artist's life he is very serious sometimes but all of sudden he changes to a wild maniac he drinks like an alcoholic and sleeps with anytime even he said in the movie without an alcohol and a woman i can't draw an alcohol and women are my only in the peak of the fame to his own style he travels all around the country and never gives up his pride as an artist for the authority or money i don't want to give out every details but i think you surely did get some ideas about the film br br the most amazing thing about this film is a cinematography it is just so breath taking how they captured every beauty of landscapes yes each scene is like a work of painting and the script is perfect too it mainly deals a deeper meaning of what makes a true artist for example kim to jang in the movie that one holds a one has to set an aim in life' this is very moving and inspiring line and there are many more br br go see this film if you are going to be in the festival br br will be the greatest film ever made that deals with the life of a painter in film history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826085567474365 Review: i know a lot of people have said don't bother with this movie because its not a good fighting flick and hard with the subtitles that is a really lazy way to think of a movie if you want to focus on that part of the movie you should go find something else and also learn to to respect cinema as a form of art this being a masterful piece of work if you want to watch this its not about the fighting really there are good fight scenes sometimes that are filmed rather well with good camera work but the story itself is what holds the story together and is the important part this is not the basic kung fu movie the story is really the central focus and not the fights and the combination of the two make an excellent movie thats well worth watching and is even better in the original language with subtitles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9514726400375366 Review: first of all around the time i wrote this comment i had already read what 1 had written about this game and was confused this is a video game and not an actual movie i mean i myself would choose a good deniro movie or playing a video game any day but dude what are you talking about now that i have that out of the way let's move on shall we the video game adaption of crouching tiger hidden dragon is as you may have guessed based on the movie of the same name what's stranger is that this was released three years after the film was released whether that's due to a slow development time or just plain laziness no one really knows at least i don't br br the game allows the player to play as the four main characters of the movie li bi and dark cloud whose story is a secret bonus that is for separate gameplay all four of these characters have fighting styles based on how they fought in the movie however the real eye candy is the moves that allow each character to avoid the blows of an attack in the most impossible and gravity defying ways that were first showcased in the movie br br the story is obviously based on the story told in the movie the story in the game is told using cg movies and spoken in a subtitled language a nice little touch considering i preferred the foreign language track of the film over the dubbed one the story goes to expand on what might've happened to the other characters during the film and even no real surprise since pretty much all video game movie have done this alters what officially happened in the movie to make the game have more action i never thought jade fox would go so far as to actually go and get hired goons br br the real bonus for the story is the ability to decide how the game ends what if had all the ingredients to cure li bi in her possession what if had not gotten back her what if li bi had not gotten the green destiny back for the second time your actions will decide the outcome of these scenarios and the destiny of the characters in this game this is truly the best feature of the game br br yet for all it's strengths it also showcases some flaws the enemies often tend to become a nuisance after a while and the camera angle tends to be fixed on the most of spots not even the special features which are after beating the game are good enough to even forgive such hardships that are forced upon the player br br if you loved the movie you may enjoy the game however this game is the only way you're going to be able to immerse yourself into a version of such a beautiful and amazing movie br br of course you could have just picked a deniro movie instead Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8607702255249023 Review: first of all i want to say ang lee did a very good job on this one i watched it yesterday and i was presently surprised the story is very good but all the ignorant people would say this sucks people cant fly to them i say it's fiction and that it is this is not to be taken as a film about reality you could say this is a fairytale and a very pleasant to watch asian fairytale the can actually blow your mind because there so artistically filmed ang lee has a very u might say big talent the fight scene's are very cool and beautifully brought to the viewer but it's sad but this film didn't get the appreciation it should have gotten but ang lee did fortunately get the attention he deserved with his blockbuster broke back mountain so even for viewers who are not interested in the story the images are entertaining enough Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9179595112800598 Review: i cannot hate on the show when the old and better tech tv had to hit the bricks the channel was and new shows stepped in attack of the show is the replacement for the screen with 3 co hosts in the beginning they were kevin rose kevin and sarah lane brendan moran came to be something of a co host as well but he mostly did pieces for the show kevin rose decided to leave the show and eventually there was a contest to see who would be the third host but that didn't pan out for some reason br br eventually i just learned this from this very imdb sarah lane and brendan moran moved on because hey this is what i read the two got married that was a big secret to me now there is a new female co host the not as hot my opinion olivia she's hiding something in those tops she wears while sarah lane had a perfect body and she wasn't afraid to show it br br ahem sorry br br attack of the show deals with everything young people want to know about it's music movies comic books the internet and television this is what's great about the show if you don't want to bother with the net or waste time watching mtv you can get all you want on some segments and bits they do are funny they have regular guests and who are in the industry as well as guests who range from insignificant internet stars to actual big names br br even though the hosts aren't as geek as i'd like them to be i still have found attack of the show to be entertaining even with its latest lineup Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42240726947784424 Review: i've been watching attack of the show religiously for about 6 months maybe longer but not much i was very infatuated with olivia and i found kevin to be very witty and the repertoire between them very good lately though it's starting to wear thin due to many factors for me first my favorite segment is the first 15 minutes called around the net that shows 5 video clips that you would find on a site like youtube that are generally funny or of people getting hurt inadvertently some intentionally umm this when watched 4 to 5 times a week shows again and again the same stuff i really haven't seen anything that good and i can only laugh at people actually probably breaking their necks and being paralyzed so many times the show is like a late show wanna be colbert report wanna be with it's politics also if you do not live in a blue state and are not an automatic liberal this humor gets old also is old yeah yeah whatever have no guts to make fun of themselves because they are not smart enough to realize that would themselves as having a sense of humor that they can laugh at themselves so it's almost every show bash or sheesh so we get the same old of people getting hurt that we are supposed to keep laughing at and then some leftist political humor that never at itself out of it's own weakness i'll keep watching since i watch at work and it's all that's on hoping that i'll be entertained but it is getting somewhat old i did like the fill in of chris and alison though they were actually a good change of pace maybe this show could do a rotating host thing olivia who i thought at times in the beginning was really funny has to this constant response and it's getting old lol 7 of 10 it will keep you in a young mindset which is good if you're a younger baby boomer like me mid 40's maybe a cartoon of the day would be another segment they should do there is a ton of stuff available they could use Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.943268358707428 Review: i watch the show every day and it is very entertaining it provides of tech news video games pretty much everything geek they are also the official of and if you are a geek gamers or anything really you will enjoy this show they have definitely their game since the guy below review 2006 it's the only place that i get my tech info kevin and olivia work beautifully with each other and the show always has segments referring to things in the game movie comic universe if you know those you will understand the jokes long story short is a hilarious show that gives me and anyone all the news about anything and everything that you care about i'm watching it right now as i type this they are san diego covering the red bull air races sweet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9593439698219299 Review: most of the criticism of attack of show is from people who are unfairly comparing it to an old computer tv program called the screen people are upset because decided to cancel the screen and replace it with the pop culture based attack of the show to compare the two shows is like comparing apples to br br attack of the show is a unique hour long program that covers current generation x y culture it features segments on movies television panel discussions video games new dvd releases sex advice new gadgets players cell phones etc comic books graphic novels magazines and internet br br it's a fun show definitely worth checking out you are in your 20s or 30s i give it an 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9927300810813904 Review: a very delightful bit of that should have had wider distribution ian mcshane is right at home playing the soul loving dj who gets canned because he won't go along with the program and sets out to let the world know what they're missing the supporting cast is great as well and the music is the soul of the film i just wish that the film would be released so that i could get a copy of this for my film library Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9534472227096558 Review: my favorite show of all time yeah i thought this was so cool and was the first crush i ever had it was well written funny except when it it wanted to be serious and just a great show overall but since we couldn't afford to keep nick i couldn't see any episodes after 1996 and maybe that makes me think more of the show than i should to me it's more the now that doesn't look spelled right of having to say goodbye to someone that you love and know you'll never see them again and i still think that because as far as i know there are no plans to release this on dvd any time soon yeah life is mean i've found that out for sure though you can find an odd episode every here or there but i never liked the bootleg copies of things much either br br so enough of my sad life most kids in 7th grade don't need powers like alex gets to get them through life unrealistic for sure but then again how many towns have a super evil chemical plants that is willing to do anything for progress at any cost gee this show was fun to watch though i'd agree the is a bit over developed and even a little politically correct sometimes my favorite parts were when the kids would have some reason to break into the plant a video tape or something like that like a kid's version of tom rainbow six which years later i got hooked on that game series for probably the same reason almost then you've got the security team who are trying desperately to find the kid from the accident very mean dudes at least when i first watched the show they seem more sympathetic to me now i feel rather sad for not sure if she minds this role type casting her but it's what i'll always remember her by br br oh and btw the actor that plays aaron from 24 is on here too as a school coach or something too cool maybe he can get the producers of that show to get in next season of 24 i only bring it up jack bauer is my other tv hero and i'd just love to see cross over things lol both are set in california so i'll just keep on i can see it now let me alone with that suspect for a few minutes no i don't need a car battery Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4700010120868683 Review: i used to watch this show when i was growing up when i think about it i remember it pretty well if you ask me it was a pretty good show anytime i think about it i don't remember the opening sequence and theme song very well in addition to that everyone was ideally cast also the writing was very strong the performances were top grade too i hope some network brings it back so i can see every episode before i wrap this up i'd like to say that i'll always remember this show in my memory forever even though i'm not sure if i've seen every episode now in conclusion if some network ever brings it back i hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694957137107849 Review: this is probably my favourite tv show ever i love all the characters especially alex who is the perfect woman always makes me laugh and feel good when i watch this show there is just something about it that is amazing hard to describe br br it seems some or all of the episodes with music albums as well here are a few examples the episodes start again when they end but don't play end credits until the very end but always play the opening credits with most the episodes the album plays once and the episodes play twice but some go on further br br pink floyd bob dylan br br 2 02 kid a ok computer episode plays at least 4 times br br 2 14 kid a shot of love br br 2 19 without kid a wish you were here pablo honey episode plays at least 4 times br br there are clues in the episodes which tell you which albums kid a may with every episode Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5021244287490845 Review: oh i remember watching this show at 4 00 p m during my junior high days it was not a pleasant experience because i remember watching it when i made my homework br br still the show caught my attention when alex displayed her special powers and dealt with the typical junior high problems br br but the show wasn't all about adventures and special powers it was more of an educational effort for a younger audience in order to get more interested in school and biology overall br br the lead actress can't remember her name and i'm too lazy to copy and paste from the main details delivered a fantastic performance she made the show watchable br br they just don't make shows like this one anymore Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6701427698135376 Review: these days you rarely come by a kid's show that does not involve 1 a preteen teen pop star who is as amusing as watching paint dry 2 involve a plot about finding the perfect date with a different guy girl every time 3 revolves around erratic yelling and unintelligible humor about 95 of shows on disney nickelodeon and cartoon network fit the listed criteria to put in simpler terms they all lack good acting originality and good story telling it as if producers and writers think kids aren't smart enough to understand character development and plot detail they couldn't be more unaware sure kids enjoy a good laugh and erratic behavior if it's done to a conservative level and done right but as they also want to enjoy a story see drama and see people being challenged they don't want to see people living in a flawless world where they get everything they want they know this world isn't all fun and games they know it's not perfect everyone has problems and we all must learn to work around them this show revolves around that kind of stuff alex mack is an average teenage girl who seems to have everything going for her genius sister annie her mom works at some office but is sometimes a stay at home parent her dad george is a top scientist at the plant a chemical corporation that employs most of the town they live in paradise valley alex is unpopular and picked on by most of her peers her only friend is ray but she gets more friends as the series goes on her first day of jr high alex walks home not too happy about school but a truck delivering chemicals from the plant crashes into a fire trying to avoid running her over dumping a strange chemical known as where the chemical mixes with the water covering alex in it soon after she starts to develop strange powers such as morphing into a puddle shooting lasers out of her hand and moving things with her mind she also glows constantly when nervous though we never see much of that later on aside from her sister annie and friend ray alex decides to keep these powers a secret from everyone even her parents for fear of being kidnapped by the plant whose corrupt owner danielle has her head of security vince search for the mysterious kid every episode then deals with alex trying to live a normal life as kid at the same time learning to live with her strange powers the series may seem like a girls show but it's not as a boy i liked watching this show because of its awesome effects and drama the producers successfully add some elements of science fiction with the elements of teen drama in fact some episodes were quiet violent and a little eerie the plant manager and vince make good antagonists for the series for the writers really do establish them as a threat and give you that dreadful feeling every time they come on screen also smart move adding david driver of the truck that spilled the as bumbling assistant in the hunt for comedic effect but also you get to love him towards the end it was interesting to watch little alex try to live as a normal kid but struggles to perfect her powers at times you forget that these are kids who are battling a giant adult run institution because you are drawn in to the story the show does a good job of relating to kids by showing alex that she may have super powers but she still is a kid and must be careful even some episode you'll find yourself distraught at alex's my favorite episode where alex wishes she was never born truly demonstrates most of these elements as i said the producers never to add in some laughs whether they come from ray's one liner or george's strange habits or david trying to be a nice guy of course you come across corny moments and an entire episode that really has nothing to do with the series plot but what good series doesn't all in all great show 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983755350112915 Review: spoilers ahead my late childhood had two cinematographic icons star wars and this film by czech genius a jules verne where century illustrations come to life in exquisite black and white photography combined with stop motion and conventional animation spirit of adventure is fully present throughout the film as well as a very modern questioning on the moral limits of power and advanced technology in fact it brings atomic energy into universe in a very and elegant way also and elegant is the demise of the villain with a probably nuclear explosion sending his hat flying over the sea the resolution of the film is symbolic and very satisfactory something very rare today when a lot of films don't seem to know how to end themselves br br i was fortunate to catch this gem in reruns on local tv in the late 70s it enhanced my enjoyment of fiction and of cinema br br 10 out of 10 for under appreciated master of imagination Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9892024397850037 Review: truly unique and stunning film of jules for the flag by the czech master director although the story is enacted in a rather understated late victorian style the visuals are a knockout uses animation graphics painted sets model animation combined with live action to create the atmosphere of verne that the reader associates in his mind the style resembles the steel of and bennet and that illustrated these stories with a healthy dose of georges added photographed in beautiful black and white the animation is of the highest order and not of a saturday morning variety there are underwater sequences where the swimming about are so accurately drawn they can be used in a field guide there are images of ships submarines flying craft castles and machinery that are drawn in such accurate detail that one must have a freeze frame on his vcr or dvd to pause the scene and study the remarkable detail that went into this production the late victorian atmosphere is designed to look like this world that never was and delight us in the magic of science that made verne the great father of the genre if this is not enough there also is the film score that probably is one of the best ever created for a fantasy or sci fi film truly a forgotten classic this one is worth hunting down and buying always one of my favorite films of all times it is sure to be one of yours too and remember this was done decades before cgi or computer animation kudos to the great artists who obviously put their heart into it it shows jules verne himself would be proud of this movie a film that deserves to be better known but those who have seen it love it and treasure it an outstanding achievement this remarkable film just gets better every time you watch it a true cinematic work of art from a visionary director Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9693785309791565 Review: the movie is based on a jules verne book i actually have read once about ten years ago i remember i liked the book a lot and this movie does a good job in telling the story the most important thing in this movie isn't the story however but the highly original visual look it has br br the visuals are absolutely beautiful and they are apparently achieved by a clever combination of animated drawings combined with live actors stop motion animation and sets that are painted so that they look much like from an animated movie combined by jules own unique versions of airplanes and submarines and good directing results in a very well done and convincing visual style that manages to effectively hold one's attention until the end of the movie br br there are some problems as well one of the underwater scenes at the end takes maybe needlessly lot of time for example as the story in the first part of the movie is rushed through quite quickly none of this matters much though since the movie is always highly enjoyable a gem that deserves to be more well known for today's audiences as well a recommended movie for the whole family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840793013572693 Review: an interesting movie based on three of jules novels considering the special effects and computer enhanced animation of today this movie stands as an historic of cinematic and imagination has brought to life the images of the original jules verne texts this is a must see for classic science fiction and history buffs br br i give this movie 9 out of 10 enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9916852712631226 Review: like the first film in this series slaughter 1972 i think it would be a mistake to just label this a film sure slaughter is a tough gun toting black man but it's more of an action picture regardless of the color of the leading man or the bad guys and a very good action picture at that br br for the second and final time jim brown plays the title character the film begins with one of the scenes i can remember in a film as slaughter and his friends are enjoying an outdoor party along comes a and begins the group with machine gun fire no slaughter isn't so tough that he then shoots down the plane with his but slaughter is ticked and no one is sure why this hit was happened however slaughter is going to get to the bottom of it well it turns out that the hit was attempted in retribution for the last movie in it slaughter takes on the mafia and kicks lots of butt down in mexico now in a horribly and clumsy attempt the guys in the plane kill and quite a few people but miss slaughter and because the job was so badly the mob boss ed orders the pilot and gunman killed by his brutal assassin don in a very typical sort of role for him is great scary and nasty to the core but ed as the boss wow that's an interesting twist br br slaughter is now he figured out who the two guys were in the plane but by the time he got to them they were dead so to help him along in his own private vendetta brock peters who plays a cop tells him who the mobsters are who ordered the hit and got slaughter to agree to help by doing some illegal undercover work so slaughter and his pimp friend break into the mansion and steal a list of to key government and police officials and naturally there is a lot of shooting and bloodshed in the process br br isn't about to let slaughter get away with this and kidnaps girlfriend now it's a slaughter has the list but if he doesn't give it back the lady is dead being a tough but man you might just be able to guess much of what happens next br br the action is very good in the film and jim brown is menacing and tough the only negative i noticed was that while having play this nasty boss at the end he simply and way too quickly when slaughter catches up to him becomes a wimp and all the previous nastiness disappears and this is too much of a cliché and inconsistent still despite this minor quibble it's an engaging film that is not for the kids due to all the violence and boobs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.931462287902832 Review: the sort of little film which studios used to excel at but seldom make anymore sort of a soul version of the more well known the last of the blonde ian mcshane is excellent as a dj and aficionado of soul music who becomes obsessed with the idea of re the members of a classic soul group and the film follows his exploits as well as those of the group members a cast which includes such genuine musical talent as isaac hayes as well as acting o'connor and antonio not meant to be an epic by any means this is nonetheless a chunk of solid gold Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9480648040771484 Review: hey all you jive you stone foxes you mean dudes watch out cause slaughter is back in town if you are looking for a bad ass funky film to watch some night this is just right is back and trying to take it easy n' relax after his adventures down in mexico but if you are a narrow minded gangster like you are bound to seek revenge why i don't know was in the first one his brother or what any who the movie starts off with the old assassination from a plane routine we all know that that is the most effective way for taking out one guy in a picnic full of people needless to say slaughter survives the ordeal but eric sorry george i mean isn't that lucky smack also best friend is killed this is the start of a grand adventure filled with the music james brown himself has to offer that's right 'the godfather of has put his trademark up on this bad boy in addition to jim brown in the lead part this movie is filled with some of the biggest names the blaxploitation scene has to offer how about scatman crothers dick anthony williams gloria and brock peters in other parts we see none other than judith m brown and last but definitely least the fantastic don as the evil henchman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9443439245223999 Review: of the two slaughter movies this is the better and even though its hardly a list in complexity it is bloody funny all the men are the goodies or the baddies and the women are all just and emotionally needy eg girl it is also bloody funny and the pro has got to be the funniest movie pimp of all time you just can't get enough of those hats purple suits gold chains and jive forever the best bit is where he has the around him going do you bitches everything about him is larger than life and it is of morris day in purple rain jim brown also proves hes a private dick for all the chicks and again he kicks ass in every direction the car scene is very unrealistic that they survive it unscathed but hey this is the movies definitely the finest flick and it surpasses shaft 1971 even the first movie is pretty good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972855806350708 Review: brown returned to his role from the year before in slaughter for this rough follow up film in the original he had his parents' by wiping out a huge mob organization in mexico here he is the one being pursued against by a money portrayed by mcmahon when the first assassination attempt fails brown is back in action once more kicking gangster butt all over the place while trying to protect his new girlfriend while the original film was overall a better and more coherent movie this one delivers all the exploitation aspects in far heavier doses making it more pleasing to fans of the genre aside from a fairly dreary opening on horseback and a downright deadly car ride down a city street at night this movie clips along at a very brisk pace every few minutes there appears one or more of the following drug use sex nudity gunplay murder or some other action brown is his usual reliable amiable self helped by his amazing physical presence which goes a long way in over any in his acting mcmahon is a riot with tinted glasses and his hair down the middle he is shown out orders to his gang of thugs and is overheard making passionate love to his fur clad bimbo seeing johnny sidekick in a role like this is a perverse thrill makes an impression as an intense racially bigoted hit man while peters adds just a of class as an upright police detective who enlists brown's aid sadly no mention at all is made of brown's original sidekicks don gordon and stella stevens suddenly brown now has a girlfriend who is likable enough but lacking in the and personality that stevens had before williams does an outrageous turn as a pimp who can seemingly pick any girl out of a bar and make her an instant member of his the cinematography and overall direction is less polished than the first film but this one does have a drive and a sense of danger that exceeds the feel the film spends a lot of time in the of organized crime drugs prostitution and other but it retains interest through the creativity of its action scenes and the now startling lack of political correctness one odd note a key supporting player in the first film was shown getting shot to death but pops up here in a different role Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4447469115257263 Review: somehow this film it's way into the soft spot of my heart don't ask me how it happened but i suppose having the film feature ed i'll sponsor anything mcmahon as a tail chasing crack hustler had a bit to do with it br br frankly i was disappointed with first outing in 1972 nothing more than a quick throw together to follow shaft mania how does the sequel get away from this big jim brown seems stronger as slaughter here than in the first perhaps this is due to the fact that one year later he had something to work from instead of his simple be like shaft motivation before br br the most outstanding part about the film is the soundtrack provided by pimp daddy number one james brown almost every scene is graced with a touch of funk by the godfather an excellent period film for the music wardrobe vehicles and hair i should also point out this film is also an excellent period film to represent a time in motion picture history when jim brown and ed mcmahon could actually grow hair br br double the chicks double the blow triple the body count and factor in ed mcmahon and james brown you'll be in for one hell of a 70s action flick and one that it's predecessor no less for my money big rip off can play ball with any blaxploitation film ever made even shaft chances are you'll disagree but big rip off has it's own distinct feel something the original was lacking Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27986598014831543 Review: portrayal of valeria in this story was entirely captivating and heart wrenching at the same time it has been a long time since i have seen so much hidden passion and mystique presented by any actor simply by utilizing her facial features and the use of her eyes and mouth the way does with this character she was entirely believable as valeria and i was swept away with her characterisation of this role all at once the film was real life and fantasy the clever use of what was limited dialogue left me spellbound i was compelled to read between the lines and each of the key players utilized the art of body language and emotional intent to convey a strong story line in particular was visually stimulating in an almost way and at the same time in a sexy way this comment can relate easily to each of the many emotions brought forward by her performance understated in terms of dialogue but powerful in terms of presence i have been captured by this actresses delivery and shall eagerly seek out much more of her work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689261317253113 Review: we saw la at the international film video festival liked it br br this film into the fear we all have fear of rejection fear of intimacy and most importantly fear of our own br br the three lead actors as valeria brigitte as flavia andrea as massimo are match well to their roles and are excellent it was a joy to witness the dynamic between the three of them as it seemed real br br i believe is a stand out i hope we see much more of her in the coming years br br this film doesn't take the easy way out thumbs up to the italian team who put this film together highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9941666126251221 Review: valeria an elegant and pretty young lady lives in a world surrounded by the walls of her and depression although she may have a one night lover or if someone lives with her it makes no difference of being completely alone valeria is also a passionate woman who can take actions to approach that special man massimo and at the same time the fear that allows her to answer his questions only with a yes no or i don't know the way to accent the loneliness of the character is magnificent an example would be the distance of both massimo and valeria taking a coffee in the same room separated by subtle and not seeing each other i could mention several sequences however it is better to see the movie it is impressive to watch that not a single detail is out of control by the director although all actions are performed in slow movements no shouts are necessary not special effects but only great acting and a touching well written story i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983934223651886 Review: we saw la last night the chicago international film festival we were both immensely moved by it this is a haunting tale of loneliness missed connection in which the longing for intimacy conflicts with our fear of revealing too much about ourselves to another the three leads as valeria brigitte as flavia andrea as massimo are all excellent and the dynamic between them is very surprising br br after all the movies which older women it's wonderful to see flavia who is a law professor at a university in rome presented as beautiful sensual as well as seductive powerful we're conditioned to believe that when a younger woman enters 'the mix ' the older woman will become jealous of the younger woman the man will leave the older woman for the younger woman etc etc in this film however emotional truth is considerably more complex highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781670570373535 Review: this movie is an awesome remake of the original by the same title the movie was cool despite the fact i hate new ones all of the cast was awesome it has great cast and an awesome plot the main plot is a man is poisoned and he has to solve his own murder neat eh dennis quaid is the man who is d o a in other words dead on arrival he finds help with his friends but everyone is now a suspect character has several hours to find out who poisoned him the movie is quite fast and full of action you can see two other big stars in meg ryan city of angels courage under fire and daniel stern home alone very bad things in supporting roles in this awesome cool remake of a classic movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859834313392639 Review: always enjoyed 1950 which starred edmond o'brien and was very curious about this film dennis quaid dexter cornell was a professor who loved his wife and finally found out she was having an affair with one of his students dexter gets involved with meg ryan sydney fuller who was a student in his college class and at the same time had a big crush on him and wound up having a one night stand and in some ways loved him deeply dexter learns that he received a drink which had bad contents and would cause him a great deal of health problems if you like dennis quaid and love meg ryan you will enjoy viewing this film meg gave an outstanding performance and kept this picture worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9786118865013123 Review: better than average world war ii era who it featuring warner baxter as a former gangster who suffered amnesia and has been reborn as a psychiatrist now known as robert who helps both the police and criminals who want to go straight crime doctor's courage is the fourth in the series of ten and also involves a victim who might have some mental problems the link to courage is not particularly clear br br this entry revolves around the death of fortune hunter gordon carson whose two previous wives have under mysterious circumstances and who in turn dies in a locked room under conditions that resemble suicide but dr labels murder hillary brooke plays the part of widow kathleen carson who is involved with anthony caruso a mysterious spanish dancer whose act includes his sister that disappears on stage as a mystery novelist jerome is a good supporting actor as is lloyd as an aficionado in crime br br spooky houses with doors in the cellar and suspects that are never seen in daylight add to the air of suspense the set for the dance sequence is quite elaborate and the ballet music very good direction production design and photography stand out the exterior shots and costumes suggest more rather than normally found in the average b detective thriller br br strongly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759423732757568 Review: this is a whodunnit in the hitchcock tradition you are kept in the dark as suspects come and go dennis quaid is as dexter a man doomed to die and meg ryan excellent as his babe there is not much not to like in this little suspense and all the pieces fit neatly together the way they should you won't be sorry you watched this one if you like suspense Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7843712568283081 Review: this film is not really a remake of the 1949 o'brien film which is excellent it borrows the main premise a man has been poisoned and spends the rest of the film trying to find his killer but i like that the writers chose an english professor instead of a private dick as the protagonist the plot is also quite original in general the film moves along fast enough to keep you awake but what mars this film is a strange dated quality about it probably due to the horrendous 80's original music score combined with an affected noir feel dennis quaid inexplicably throughout the whole film at odd moments but he's still compelling in a general way meg ryan is fine as the student helper love interest when the film gets sort of bad is when the prof meets the british bodyguard chauffeur and their are pretty laughable the bodyguard works for the rich widow played by lovely charlotte rampling but those scenes are too self consciously noir to help the film along even though the family plot line is rather interesting also keeps showing up at the same place and finding this bodyguard which is rather coincidental in the latter part of the film a man is shot by a window and from the outside you see him jump out of it that was pretty bad direction but aside from some of these obvious flaws i think it still holds ok i certainly didn't predict the ending so that was good there is a twist and although some posters here think they were misled i thought it was a fine and believable ending dennis quaid with his weird and black eyes is more likable in the right stuff great balls of fire inner space and cold creek manor but here as he's supposed to be somewhat of a jerk so he did fine fairly decent movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6268648505210876 Review: for all those people who believe the dialog is worth something and who appreciate a farce that is clever enough for you to take it seriously this movie will surprise you it is not a for people who can't aren't able to follow the verbal exchange of our hero professor dexter cornell dennis quaid br br cornell teaches in southern california near the tar pits he has not published a novel in four years his wife is him he drinks a bit much and is blessed or cursed with caustic wit which he freely to his students he has recommended a friend for advancement and one bright young student has submitted a manuscript to him as an independent project cornell doesn't even want to read it so gives it an a and pushes it to the side leaning back with a drink in his office he stares out the window when the bright young student falls past his window on the way to meeting the sidewalk in a encounter br br hal comes to talk and they chat drinking some more the cornell realizes that he has to read the manuscript now when he goes home his wife is waiting with divorce papers he drinks some more she leaves and he goes to a affair only to find her there he drinks even more and when his wife learns that the student is dead she and he learns that she had been having an affair with the student this of course prompts him to do some more serious drinking the next morning he wakes up to find himself in the dorm room of one of his students a freshman named meg ryan br br he feels worse than a hangover goes to the doctor and learns that he has been poisoned it is irreversible and he has 24 48 hours to live he doesn't have much time to find out who killed him and there are sub plots motives relationships and surprises at every turn although everything makes sense at the end all his discoveries and exchanges are with sarcasm dry wit and keen observations let's just say that this movie will give new meaning to the publish or br br there are no bad performances in this movie there are images and symbolism used at careful intervals watch for the cracked glass and images distorted through glass some of the camera shots are revolutionary for 1988 and some of the violent action is carefully and skillfully choreographed the music is unobtrusive and appropriate although occasionally it makes it's own statement in song lyrics the visuals in this flick are impressive br br if there are any failures it is that the opening 20 minutes move a little slow and nearly puts you to sleep but the pacing picks up quickly with just the right amount of exposition in between action segments br br there are no explicit sexual encounters although there is violence and some bad language br br this is a writer's movie and is best appreciated by those who have a sense of humor about their own success or failure i do think if you take it seriously you're already in big trouble Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.168329656124115 Review: ok so this film may not have won any oscars but it is not a bad film the original d o a is undoubtedly a better film but that does not mean this film is bad br br the film stars dennis quaid in one of his early roles when he was first becoming really famous after the right stuff made him a star and a very lovely looking meg ryan when she was still now quite famous br br this is more of an update of the 1950 film rather than a remake since the setting is different and the characters too are different the plot is pretty much the same a man this time an english professor at the university of texas at austin is poisoned and he has only 24 hours to find out who poisoned him and why meg ryan plays a young college student who tries to help him jane plays quaid's estranged wife in a low key but intense performance she steals every scene she is in daniel stern also in an early role before home alone made him famous plays quaid's colleague charlotte rampling is fine too in a supporting role br br the entire cast is top notch the film is stylish with a quick pace that keeps you guessing until the end br br i think this is a film that is certainly worth watching as a thriller and as a modern version of a classic film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859822988510132 Review: those wishing to see film noir remakes should not see this as as a remake you will always be disappointed instead enjoy a gripping performance from dennis quaid and visual imagery to commend the colour drains from the film literally not as the plot gathers pace and the dialogue is crisp and gritty the opening dialogue is clever and the viewer is carried along by a sharp screenplay and a real original film noir feel Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7252679467201233 Review: d o a is an involving and entertaining little picture from start to finish dennis quaid is at his caustic best and quaid is sadly one of the most underused talents in hollywood his then beau meg ryan also appears with him but as is usually the case doesn't really make much of an impact br br the film is stylishly directed throughout drawing on a number of influences to capture its feel would you credit that it's actually directed by two people the answer is no the whole thing is superbly slick from its innovative camerawork to its unabashed use of black and white photography all these elements help to keep proceedings fresh br br really the greatest thrill here is to be had with the dialogue it's snappy yet intricate doesn't waste a word and yet still manages to be entertaining the screenplay for this is like a pocket work of art br br this went unnoticed by me for ages before i finally caught it late at night if this is the first you've heard about it don't leave it like i did catch it soon it really is top notch br br if you're in the mood for a solid genre flick that manages to surprise at every turn this really fits the bill br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708074927330017 Review: i thought that the storyline came into place very well i liked this movie a lot if you're going to rag on a bridget fonda movie you can just rot i thought that on movie stars was a bad idea apparently somebody doesn't think so i rather enjoyed the movie i'm even thinking of buying it i want it to be my very first dvd for my room that's how much i like it i rather would not start an online argument with someone i don't know have it be over a movie if someone could kindly what they said about the storyline i would be more than happy to my insult however if they feel that i am not worthy of a i might just feel that they are not worthy of one either but i can't control their actions i can only encourage them in the right direction hey they don't have to make a but i would greatly appreciate it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21844643354415894 Review: the is one of the best love stories i have ever seen much better and deeper than romeo juliet or spielberg's titanic love impresses me every time her search her battle is exceptional becomes a strong loving woman throughout the movie kay is the of dark forces the temptation this story encourages me to fight like for the only one for the love of my life for mister right patience is one of the of this movie i cry every time when i realize all the suffering of and kay and i wish that it ends soon tells although my life i deeply identify with the story and the characters thanks at least for hans christian anderson and the director Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9336951971054077 Review: snow queen is based of course on the fairy tale of the same name collected in at least fairy tales and unlike many other recent productions based on other fairy tales this one retains the spirit of an accomplishment not easy and not well understood by many especially among americans talking animals arbitrary appearances of dragons and demons are not to be questioned in a fairy tale they are as natural an element of as say gravity is in the scientific world and the reason or explanation for them is completely beside the point of the story nor is the story bound by modern hollywood rules of composition direct often to the point of being grotesquely linear in lesser works and obvious in retrospect at least br br with this defence against the common criticisms of those who do not understand fairy tales snow queen is a delightful movie with wonderful visual effects skillful acting and great sentiment the only flaw in the movie was i think not that it was too fantastical but that certain parts of the dialogue were too glaringly modern in slang and expression a mar on its otherwise timeless nature Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685593247413635 Review: i really enjoyed this film i'm not usually one for fairy tales or make believe but this film captured my attention br br i first saw this film on the uk channel hallmark which usually shows tacky films but then snow queen came along and i was loving it i really really admire bridget fonda in this movie she plays the snow queen brilliantly and br br i won't explain what the story is about as other people have already done so so there is no point repeating br br i would just suggest that if you want to watch a fun fairy tale journey get this film but if you want to purchase it and you live in the uk you might have a hard time i've bought it from south korea brand new english edition of course Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9554555416107178 Review: another nice entry in the crime doctor series 4 10 with atmospheric almost noirish black and white photography and some splendid spanish american backdrops and sets and a more off the wall storyline too br br a man who looks like the insane murderer of his first two wives is found dead in a locked room after a dramatic dinner party the crime doctor is on the scene ostensibly as a guest to immediately and proclaim it murder and so we are presented with a quite weird set of people to over for one of them did the deed was it the brother of the dead 1st wife the 3rd wife and rich widow hilary brooke the dancing brother and sister vampires the intense young man the eccentric cabinet maker lloyd on loan from boston blackie the butler or odds on jerome police inspector had his work cut out but warner baxter as was as as ever in working it all out one of the goofs listed on the imdb is wrong on breaking into the murder room says right through the centre of the forehead and replies he didn't miss this time favorite bits baxter and travelling through club sandwiches and beer at the nightclub to make for their interrupted dinner party the scene where the place of is seemingly the plot does seem to a bit at times and the way it was all explained off was perhaps more worthy of monogram but leaving it in the air as supernatural wouldn't do either br br well worth a watch if you already like the genre you won't be disappointed unless you really don't like the genre Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6453321576118469 Review: this is a wonderful movie and i still love it it just so magical and it is fun for the whole family i recommend it to people of all ages i promise you will not be disappointed the characters are always so engaging so real you will just love them the story of and kai falling in love will really amaze you and put that little spark of magic into your life br br i don't see how anyone would care if the movie matched the book i mean the movie was amazing i haven't even read the book and guess what i don't care in fact if the movie and book are so different then you can just call them two separate stories and be happy with it br br i thought the acting was bloody brilliant bridget fonda plays the snow queen so evil and so cold you just have to hate her chelsea plays a love struck girl who is determined to find her love no matter what it takes and goes on a wonderful adventure and i just love all of the snow queen's sisters the spring witch the summer princess and autumn robber they are so fun and different in many ways br br i haven't seen this movie in awhile so forgive me if i make a minor mistake but there's no doubt that i will always love this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656177163124084 Review: i know the girl who did the figure skating for the lead girl she once dated my brother and she was always really nice i also live in b c about 15 or so minutes from fort steele haha i used to go there for field trips when i was in elementary school it was kinda weird seeing it in the movie i also had the chance when the movie was filming to be an extra because there was a casting call for them at the mall but i didn't feel like going to it at the time because i wasn't interested in acting now i totally wish i did this was such an awesome movie that i bought it off of ebay it never came out here which is kind of weird seeing it was partially filmed here so i was excited when it came i really loved the story line and the bear was kinda cute but if anyone has a question about fort steele just ask away Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49492883682250977 Review: first off i can remember vaguely being told this story in primary school about 6 or 7 years ago so i am sort of familiar with the story br br a lot of that has changed however and there are many differences and mistakes sometimes unnecessary in the film that die hard fans will not appreciate br br however as a whole i really love this film i first saw it near christmas about 2 years ago well the 1st part then caught the whole thing again last christmas probably on the same channel br br i was very impressed at times it may be a bit and long but with an engaging story decent acting especially from frosty fonda and and beautiful scenery costume and little touches of magic make this a really special film which for me really reminds me of christmas br br despite differences from the book i think the film does well to incorporate new themes and ideas the seasons with autumn winter etc with i think a new thief character to represent autumn throughout the imagery once you notice is quite startling and brilliantly executed br br i live in the uk so have waited a long time for the dvd and luckily enough i saw an advert showing a series of free dvd's being offered in the daily mail newspaper which i don't normally get so i got issue and finally have my dvd if you missed it and want this rare dvd for region 2 i suggest you collect the from the daily mail and send them off as your dvd will then be delivered by christmas br br so for a bit of escape into the christmas season this year put on your fire get and watch this as you and kids probably will really enjoy this great film if you don't have it it will probably be repeated on channel 4 this christmas so record it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8928801417350769 Review: enchanting the best time to see this movie is sometime when unhappy or sad it's all just so cute all even the way that white bear loves the queen in secret and gets her in the end also the achievement the two young actors of and kai gave it's music is also very nice the two of us will always be one combined with sad piano tones in some places gives a very touching result and if one watches both parts at once he'll see the snow queen is not so bad she only tries to surround herself with love in the wrong way the evening this movie was on here first part i only watched it because i was bored but i loved it a lot more after and was very angry when they didn't show the next part because of the funeral yeah that was terribly sad for me but when they said it will be on next week i was so happy that i recorded it and now i'm glad to have done so Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5745081901550293 Review: i thought the movie started out a bit slow and disjointed for the first hour however it became more absorbing fascinating and surprising in its last two hours so while it starts out like a cheap horror film it evolves into a beautiful and wonderful fantasy film br br bridget fonda stands out as the snow queen this was her best performance and it is sad that this apparently was her last performance as she has not acted in the last 7 years she absolutely personifies both the beauty and coldness of winter br br my daughter age 14 found the film a bit frightening so if you are showing it as family entertainment please stay with your child and her or him that it is just a fairy tale fantasy and not to take it too seriously br br it is really one of the best fantasy films that i have seen in a long time slightly better than or any of the lord of the rings it is about as good as the golden compass Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9222597479820251 Review: people comparing this movie to big blockbusters like lord of the rings or the matrix will inevitably be disappointed with the way this movie turned out although it lacks in the big special effects department and there are no battles with hundreds of extras there is still a masterful of two old folk tales here the acting talent although not a list is still great and the interaction between the characters is perhaps more sincere than in a larger movie with an a list cast my particular favourite from this movie is bridget fonda whose performance as the snow queen herself was quite moving assisted enormously by a stupendous wardrobe and makeup she injected humanity and a sense of pathos into the character of the fallen season corrupted by the devil's evil magic fonda aside the acting was not what we have come to expect from hollywood which i think is a good thing since hollywood seems to have run out of ideas on how to train its acting talent to portray roles and so they have become stale and on cgi and other special effects to take us away from the actors who all use the same tricks on us instead it shows new ideas some real thinking on the part of the actors about how they can find new variations on the the old themes of love and danger Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8040510416030884 Review: complete entertainment although there are many strange things in the movie that the fairy tale itself doesn't have them including the autumn characters mother and daughter the general concept rocks Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.39991486072540283 Review: this is possibly one of my favorite films it tells the tale of a girl named chelsea who lost her mother at a very young age so has been bought up by her father she falls in love with the bell boy named kai however on her birthday the snow queen bridget fonda comes the the hotel which her father owns and kidnaps kai then goes after kai and follows him through the four seasons in an attempt to rescue him br br i thought that this was an excellent adaption of the story with great performances from all the cast it has wonderful special effects and the story fits together very well and is easy to follow i think that it is a great film for all the family to enjoy i have watched it every time t has been on since it came out and have never tired of it which is why i have given it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587697386741638 Review: i have probably watched the movie 4 or 5 times every time i get more and more impressed by how far the wish of a young heart can go and the of both kai and to struggle for what they believe in br br and the whole story is presented in such a way you just get transfered into the plot and before you know it you are there you can see yeah there's kai working hard on the mirror a little jump there's fighting for her love and there's the snow queen br br it's just a wonderful mix of love adventure tension br br it's brilliant 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879030585289001 Review: this is a remake of the anime classic from the 80's and this one is even better and are all back as the knight in their hard suits battling the robotic boomers the animation is crisp the characters are well developed and the action rocks is a singer in her regular job so the series features some wonderful songs as well there is a fair amount of violence but most of it is against robots and there is some fan service but nothing too racy the dvds also have many extras including commentaries which really enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the show a must have for any anime fan br br also recommended burst angel iii Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830342531204224 Review: i saw this on tcm recently and through the imdb i found that there were seven crime doctor movies with warner baxter as the psychiatrist detective baxter is a bit long in the tooth compared to his stolid performance in 42nd street a decade earlier not noir and a bit campy today the movie also has a touch of the possible supernatural the plot black and white cinematography and characters are far more complex than those of the mr moto and charlie chan series there are subplots unexpected twists and appearances by a number of b movie we all should recognize immediately none ever made it to the a status it is a wonderfully unpredictable 70 minutes br br i would love to see a boxed dvd series of these films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9842983484268188 Review: when i started watching 3 of the episodes of this series on the action channel i have to say out of all the shows that i've seen that adv released this one is one of the best shows of all time i had to see it again and that's when i got my chance i bought the entire box set of this series at best buy for my 20th birthday and i got to enjoy it and see more of the episodes that i missed on action channel and the same 3 episodes that i've seen my favorite characters in this show are sylvia leon and nigel the animation in this series was the best and the hard suits were cool as well but the show also has a great voice cast like chris patton jason douglas christine and hillary and more so if you like this show on action channel then you have to own it on dvd it's the best and you will see what i mean Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9866399168968201 Review: back in the mid late 80s an anime by title of crisis which i think is a military slang term for when technical equipment goes made its debut on video taking inspiration from blade runner the terminator and maybe even robocop with a little dash of batman bruce wayne iron man tony stark and charlie's girl power thrown in for good measure 8 episodes long the overall story was that in 21st century tokyo japan year living machines called boomers were doing manual labor and sometimes cause problems a special swat like branch of law the advanced police ad police for short were formed to handle the boomers but were mostly ineffective prompting millionaire scientist the daughter of the scientist who made the boomers to create four powered combat armor hard suits to be worn by women to fight the boomers and fight the evil corporation that produced the boomers that group becomes known as the knight and in addition to ring leader her rag tag band of rebel women included a struggling rock and roll gal with a passion for motorcycles and a disdain for cops an instructor with an eye for money and a tendency to blow through boyfriends and a young officer of the and expert computer hacker the first in a long line meanwhile is represented by quincy a tall gaunt old guy who happens to own the company his younger assistant brian j mason killed in episode 3 and an annoying boomer man named largo other characters included leon and wong two ad police detectives leon appeared in a spin off prequel anime ad police files which i heard was very dark their balding overweight boss chief younger brother and a funny little mechanic known as dr raven who apparently helps with maintaining the suits aside from the overall knight ad police vs storyline there was also another storyline involving a friend of who was apparently a daughter in a big crime family the annoying largo trying to and various wants revenge for a minor character story oh and did i mention that there were hints that herself might have been a boomer br br well it was a great watch full of chaos and mayhem and even some very nice pop songs but it was not without its flaws some of which unfortunately were due to the fact that the series was after episode 8 when it was originally planned for 13 episodes in all so some of the storylines like scheme or schemes the family of ill fated friend and origins were never resolved another problem with the series was that at the time was the most popular character so a good portion of the series focused on her and unfortunately most of the oriented episodes basically focused on self seeking justice revenge for some secondary character who had never appeared before but happened to be a friend of hers yet she rarely went out of her way for her the knight who were always her out of trouble and for some reason cared a great deal about her well being just to be fair though she did go to rescue in episode 7 and her boyfriend got killed by a boomer and the acted wrongly in the investigation this meant we didn't really get to focus on the more interesting back story of or even the day to day antics of and had two episodes oriented around her which to her friend with the mafia family while managed to the last episode for herself which showed her eternal good cheer was genuinely good spirits and not also got to put her computer skills to good use quite a bit or she sometimes just acted like a lovable goof which put her screen time and character development a few above poor who was often thrust into the background with only her greed and her tendency to eat up boyfriends to get her any attention don't get me wrong i like it and i love the overall concept of it all but it did me a little bit also this is one of those runner ups for worst english voice dubbing of all time features meaning you'd better stick to the japanese some of the voices were okay some really did match their characters personas but others were just flat and or in the case of really overacted br br well tokyo comes along and pretty much tosses all that out the window set a few years ahead the story here is that after shattered tokyo boomers the city into a big old paradise except the boomers still have a tendency to fly off the handle which prompts the ad police to be formed followed by the knight being formed so the overall story is the same but the of the characters and the look and attitudes of the characters have changed a lot br br 1 originally had short black hair and brown eyes was usually dressed like a stern proper business woman and was distant from others has more of a super model look to her dressing more and possessing white hair and blue eyes that seem to change color depending on the light runs the gamut from blue to purple to silver and eyes occasionally looking purple or gray and also is more of an emotionally unstable woman who flies off the handle when she's not in public and possibly keeps even more secrets than before also doesn't take as much risk on the battlefield as she is more of a stay in the mobile pit type here but she does do battle when she has to br br 2 originally was a short woman with an afro and a really bad temper always picking fights with people who offended her always biting off more than she could chew etc however has gone the way of the clint eastwood loner very cold very stoic and emotionally distant more like the original you might say so she's not really attached to anyone also her hair is more and cat like a big improvement and she is clad in leather like trinity from the matrix although much less annoying than before unfortunately the writers screw her in the end when revealing her reasons for hating the br br 3 originally had this big black hair going for her but now her hair is shorter and well more 90s like is also an office lady who has bad luck with being sexually as if to apologize for the way she was treated by the writers the writers actually dedicated the first 6 episodes to writing her as a country girl new to the city but determined to meet the knight and win a spot with them which she eventually does br br 4 originally a short red haired girl who was often the victim of ridicule and ate a lot of candy is now a short blonde haired girl who likes to tease and take pot shots at detective leon revenge for him with her in the and other characters even her surrogate big sister and brother whom she becomes infatuated with and arrogant she still eats a lot of candy and is a master hacker but she is eventually and grows beyond her comic relief status br br 5 nigel kirkland is a new character a tall stoic handsome man with long black hair he looks like adrian paul from tv's highlander he replaces dr raven from the old series and now serves as the man who gives to hard suits nigel is also lover but you wouldn't know it by his demeanor he's kind of the father big brother mentor figure to br br 6 leon and are back but of course differently the original leon was a tall pretty boy built like a baseball player with back brown hair blue eyes a black leather jacket tight blue jeans and always carrying a revolver that could magically pack more than a if necessary while he wasn't really a bad guy deep down he was kind of a jerk but he served mostly as comic relief as he tried to pursue romantically exactly what he saw in her is a mystery but occasionally he and served as information guides to important plot points also the original was a fairly muscular red head who dressed in pink purple suits as he was a homosexual character who was always hitting on leon when not providing important information in leon is no longer a pretty boy but more your typical rugged tough guy type with black hair brown eyes tall and sporting big muscles a brown leather jacket and blue he actually looks like arnold schwarzenegger a little bit or maybe a pumped up colin farrell or hugh jackman and he still carries a revolver a big one but it's not as powerful as before although leon still has a bit of an attitude especially in approaching he's not nearly as much of a jerk as he was in the old series but he does have a bad temper and he is easily annoyed by and also he drinks way too much coffee oh and leon is still after but he has a lot more luck this time around meanwhile is now a taller but not as tall as leon more pretty boyish looking guy with red glasses a white suit green eyes and light brown hair and he carries a big machine gun he actually looks like james marsden from the x men films is a lot smarter and more in than the and although it's not completely clear his homosexual tendencies have been almost totally disappeared save a moment of what appears to be jealousy when he hears about leon about e mail br br 7 brian j mason what does that j stand for is back and so is quincy but mason is much more the main villain here with quincy as co villain as he is no longer a towering figure of terror but a vegetable with a bunch of batteries and wires into him mason now sports back brown hair instead of black hair as he did in the he actually looks like leon in a suit and he is very much from the alan rickman school of villains br br 8 though a pervert in the first series is no longer a pervert in of course there are lots of things different about in but they won't be revealed here br br 9 now has a companion an alfred the butler type named henderson who worries about her and the gang br br 10 in the original series boomers were like the in blade runner armed with their own thoughts and feelings and ambitions but in they're more of the dumb monsters on the rampage type most of the time they're just big robots who do whatever they're programmed to do heavy labor combat clean up etc and they have this tendency to go rogue which means try to evolve and become a monster in the process br br what does stay the same is the theme of humanity vs technology do machines have souls sadly this series though well animated and well written only runs 26 episodes so it moves by faster than one might like especially those of us who are used to more than one season of our most beloved characters and unfortunately it still ends on a cliff hanger with unresolved storyline bits which i will not discuss here what saves this show and makes it what it is however is the characters a colorful cast of they are ranging from stoic psycho women mad men rough neck cops sardonic intellectuals wise old and loveable innocents much more diverse than before and with a lot more to play off of they're enough to make you wish this show had gone longer br br it's not great but it's a good watch also the english dub by adv is quite good though not without a few flat spots but certainly better than the dub on the original Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9021797180175781 Review: a boat in a sleepy town in maine is going out of business and the lives of all of the soon to be ex workers and families are the biggest disappointment is that the two stars bates and bridges have only bit parts br br interesting but not something you would see twice br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16386079788208008 Review: as with so many modern us films there has to be a supernatural element to the plot but if you just let that go this is a tale with heaps of charm and a kindly heart in a crab shell br br we are presented with a scene of a town in an depressed area struggling to find anything to be happy about beau character is really up against it with a family on the increase a bank balance and a brother in law who's sold out to a big business chain which he secretly hates but in which he is willing to rub nose d'onofrio finds his rather surface bubba lifestyle cramped by having to look after his baby brother joey and is to escape the of this dead hick town their boss's business is closing down much against his will because of a lack of new customers and he is haunted by memories of his father as he builds up the tension towards his own attempt at self destruction br br joey who had seemed to the curse on their lives is lost at sea believed drowned in a freak accident his miraculous restoration to them by the portuguese whose boat they had just built and launched perhaps symbolic of an angelic crew is the sign they've been waiting for and they all decide to give life one last throw of the dice br br there is a beautiful brooding mood throughout this work which in holding our attention as brilliantly as 'the shipping there are other parallels with the later work too which lead one to suspect a touch of a remake i like of life' for its simpler less contrived story and star performances from actors working at their craft rather than to be noticed as stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9411744475364685 Review: i saw this movie on pbs the first time then i bought the video and watched it countless times every time i watch it i can get something else out of it it's a real testament to wanting to hold onto a life that was good but now the world is changing but you don't have to be older to hold onto the past even the young characters like charlotte don't want things to change the overall tone and mood is excellent the cast is outstanding with all stars like kathy bates beau bridges and arthur kennedy and its fun to see the upcoming stars before they hit more recognizable feature films like kevin j o'connor the mummy and vincent d'onofrio men in black and law order criminal intent one of my favorite shows its just one of those movies that stays with you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984240710735321 Review: it's not real flashy but this movie does a great job of developing a large cast of characters and letting you know their hopes and desires while still managing to be both funny and bittersweet a very sweet movie fun also to see vincent d'onofrio and mary louise parker so early in their careers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765807390213013 Review: i first saw signs of life on pbs as an american playhouse presentation it's a wonderfully written ensemble production with terrific performances by michael lewis as joey and vincent d'onofrio as his brother daryl arthur kennedy in one of his last roles is also excellent as an aging whose family business is about to close the rest of the cast which includes beau bridges kathy bates and mary louise parker give remarkable clarity and substance to their characters br br the direction is subtle and effective i've watched this movie several times over the years and would very much recommend it a beautiful piece of filmmaking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860824346542358 Review: it's showtime showtime is simply a bump in eddie murphy and robert careers it's an entertaining movie and a guilty pleasure but not quite up to the actors' standards especially not showtime is directed by tom dey and features some small roles from guys like william shatner and mos def br br showtime is about two very different cops mitch preston deniro and trey murphy one takes work seriously in a low profile quiet manner while the other is more easy going and wants to have more fun than in his back seat they are both after the same behind a huge caper of etc they then cross paths and a tv station wants a new reality tv show so they fight crime while they are on tv mitch hates the publicity while trey loves it with his line it's showtime their tv antics and methods are shown on tv and they are the new cops show the fun begins br br overall showtime is a fun action comedy a good film but not quite up to the actors' expectations and standards however it's rolls along as it treads and parodies reality tv shows a good break from shows like cops truly at the end just a guilty pleasure br br my rating 7 10 br br a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874721169471741 Review: this is actually great fun i really enjoyed it even though it wasn't that original at all robert de niro and eddie murphy were great together all the characters are cool and the story is pretty good plus robert de niro and eddie murphy are simply amazing in this rene russo is excellent in her role and there are plenty of laughs to be had throughout especially when deniro spoofs clint eastwood and danny glover's lines plus the finale is just great yes it's just another run of the buddy buddy cop film but it works due to the fantastic chemistry between de niro and murphy plus it had some great car chase scenes as well it's nothing that great really however i found it to be great fun and a perfect way to pass the time however the main villain was very weak and wasn't very good at all this is far from being the best buddy buddy cop film however it's still a very entertaining one and i thought it was pretty well made and written as well plus the ending was quite funny this is actually great fun i really enjoyed it even though it wasn't that original at all de niro and eddie murphy were great together i highly recommend this one the direction is very good tom dey does a very good job here with great camera work cool angles and keeping the film at a fast pace the acting is a lot of fun robert deniro is amazing as always and is amazing here he is hilarious very likable had fantastic chemistry with eddie did his usual awesome stuff pulled some really funny faces seemed to be enjoying himself had some funny lines and had a really cool character de niro rules eddie murphy is also amazing here he is hilarious like de niro did his usual funny stuff obviously loved being in front of the camera and while he can do this stuff in his sleep he was still a lot of fun to watch murphy rules rene russo is fantastic here she had a cool character and while she didn't have much to do she added a lot of screen presence and made her character interesting always she was just great russo rules william shatner is funny here surprisingly and didn't it and brought some good laughs into the film the main villain is ok but kind of weak and rather bland still he did what he had to do adequately rest of the cast do fine overall i highly recommend this one 1 2 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.904923677444458 Review: robert deniro and eddie murphy what a team while rene russo william and that guy from the everyday video are alongside for the ride this is a funny and a great movie not only is it that but it's a good buddy flick br br tom dey shanghai noon directs this hell of a movie from start to finish it was a masterpiece no slapstick humor here but good old time laughs making fun of all other cop flicks to name a few lethal weapon beverly hills cop fifteen minutes and etc br br if you want to see a movie see this one you'll love it it has a wonderful cast and crew so get off your a from watching cops and watch showtime for a cop film and remember they'll be your neighbor at um um oh at friday nights at 8 00 man everyone says i'm a bad writer Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8644940853118896 Review: note after writing this review i see that this listing is indeed about the tv series and not the original film my mistake i thought imdb for a database for movies not tv shows but since most people will look up this film under bagdad cafe and not out of which strangely is the name this film is listed under on imdb i'll leave this comment here br br maybe i missed something but when i read that other review it seemed to be entirely a review of the cbs series which must have been loosely based on this film i did not see the tv series and i might like it or not but one thing i am sure is that it is very different than this film this film is not like a tv show at all and goldberg is not in it or any other famous hollywood stars other than jack palance who was very charming in his role br br this is a terribly sweet movie that totally thinks outside the box it is not at all like a hollywood formula movie which is probably why the what's a nice word for idiots who decide to market movies or not decided not to market this one br br first of all this movie captured my heart and imagination from the get go from the music which is just part of the time so you can't really call it a musical to the cinematography to the really cool story br br a german or woman very pretty and quite plump gets in an argument with the other german or man with whom she is traveling through the california desert with and parts ways with him he taking off in the car and she left to fend for herself on a deserted and desert like highway out in the middle of nowhere br br she finds the small and dilapidated but charming bagdad cafe in bagdad california and checks in the rest of the story is magic i don't want to try to describe this film because i want you to enjoy every surprise br br warning if you are a racist or have something against big women you will not like this movie as the main romantic lead is a big woman and characters of brown and red skin have large roles and are included as part of the mix without any racism involved br br i gave this film a 10 for entertainment and sheer Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2374165803194046 Review: showtime is a mess but it's an entertaining mess the plot is forgettable the satire is lightweight and the action sequences though well staged aren't that exciting but i laughed a lot credit goes to the inspired pairing of de niro and murphy they have great chemistry murphy delivers the one liners de niro cracks us up with a look or this movie will get a rush hour like reception from the critics don't listen to them if you're a fan of de niro or murphy you're going to enjoy this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8109078407287598 Review: dad 78 and i 46 both had a good time watching the flick today for a guy primarily known for serious roles de niro is a comic actor of course it helps to have his past film images to play against consider that one of those roles 15 minutes was a cop having to deal with the interference of the mass media and you have an interesting set of compare contrast performances br br murphy plays another of his axel foley sort of characters shatner plays a burlesque of himself a parallel world self who was best known for hooker and not star trek br br it's interesting to watch how the film comments on the contrasts between the reality of police work and its fictional counterparts in tv and film shatner lectures on the proper means of sliding across a car hood de niro points out scratch the hood finish ironically as the film progresses de niro's character begins to incorporate the illusions of tv cop reality into the real world case he's working br br the film draws its inspiration from a gamut of sources so one could make the comment it is derivative well so what satire needs to derive its humor in order to exist and besides the film does have quirky moments of originality for example i'm reasonably sure the method of the villain's death has never been done before br br one quibble about the reality of the weapons involved shouldn't those guns have had some kind of in order to penetrate steel those bullets had to have enough to penetrate and any highest level of is at the moment of firing so firing a of these tank killer bullets should have driven the shooters back onto their butts oh what the heck it's a satire maybe the lack of is itself a satire on the b f guns used so casually in thrillers br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30933552980422974 Review: as many of today's movies are guilty of the plot isn't exactly stellar the movie doesn't move anyone and certainly this won't warrant any award outside of perhaps but then again who really cares br br eddie murphy and robert de niro team up to produce a very funny at times hilarious movie that i really enjoyed russo and shatner played their small parts well as well man i hope in the future my wife ages as well as miss renee has br br moving along this buddy cop flick produces high laughs in a reasonable amount of time the movie is enjoyable enough to avoid the wait for video dvd release and instead to go ahead and check it out br br eddie murphy is at his usual top form and is downright enjoyable to watch de niro has into this type of role perfectly br br i really enjoyed this movie and think that any true movie fan in need for a good movie or just a good laugh will really enjoy showtime br br top performance murphy hilarious enough said directing job nice nice action scenes used murphy and de niro together like a charm russo fed off in a nice supporting job br br my rating 7 out 10 it's not going to move you or anything but it's an extremely enjoyable movie br br it's showtime was a great success Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915266633033752 Review: showtime falls somewhere north of what some critics have been saying and a little south of what i expected months ago when i first heard about eddie murphy and robert di niro teaming up for a comedy overall it was pretty good as real life crime or cops go and plot for that matter it is pretty illogical but duh this is a comedy also while the special effects chases aerial shots and blowing up were present but lower key than a movie i found it a bit tiresome and overdone 9 11 sensibilities aside for myself all that techno hyper effect stuff had been getting really old these past few years it seemed a lame substitute for characterization story and engaging emotions i hope the lesser quantity of it in showtime is an indicator of a trend in hollywood a trend of less use of the silly less use of the exploding building br br di niro and murphy are two of my favorites their screen presence and charisma and even their character depth have been a joy to behold for many years that can't be dismissed here they are engaging actors and entertaining and appealing in this movie i can't put my finger on it but perhaps the explosions the excessive fx and all of that diminished the final product perhaps or perhaps it was something else or a combination of factors that gives one the sense that the movie didn't achieve its highest potential whatever it was showtime was entertaining i probably will buy the dvd when it comes out but i had the vibe that it nonetheless wasn't all it could have been at least not all i had hoped for br br very good movie but not a great movie i gave it an 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806963801383972 Review: i'm not going to go into too much depth but showtime was a pretty funny movie there wasn't any slapping your knee funny scenes that i can remember but it had it's moments the cast is pretty good robert de niro is good as usual and eddie murphy pulls off a pretty funny performance rene russo was just fine in the film no complaints there there were two characters in the story that i liked that they didn't explain much at all the first one was trey eddie murphy's buddy at the gym played by ken campbell i supposed he was just a friend of but i wanted to know more about him the other character that i liked was mitch robert de niro's fellow cop partner played by i guess he was just another cop working with mitch preston but i wanted to know if he was his partner or what not i think maybe i'm putting too much thought into a movie i mean after all it's a comedy who cares about the characters i guess i do though i was really pleased to see this was directed by tom dey who also directed shanghai noon ever since i saw that movie i was looking forward to his next work i think he did a pretty good job with this film and i again look forward to his next work br br all in all it was a good movie but i wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die hard robert de niro eddie murphy rene russo fan it was worth seeing in the theater but not for full price i'd recommend seeing it at matinee price br br also here's some movie trivia for ya the guy who played the camera man played by is the guy in the music video everyday by dave matthews band he was also the clerk in meet the parents also starring robert de niro and on top of that he also played derek brother in both and meet the parents star ben stiller just some useless trivia for ya br br i hope you enjoy the film thanks for reading br br chris Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761484861373901 Review: showtime is a funny film starring robert deniro meet the parents a bronx tale and eddie murphy shrek dr the story is this in the beginning of the movie detective mitch robert deniro and another detective go into a tv store trying to bust some criminals when the cops arrive eddie murphy a cop tries to arrest mitch not knowing he's a cop during this scene loads of funny things happen which catch the eye of tv producer chase she is so excited about their adventures together she decides to make a tv show called showtime starring the cop and mitch the detective but that's just the funny part the rest is strictly suspense and action there is a foreign man who is selling and making extremely dangerous guns while playing lapd on the show and doing it in real life deniro and murphy have quite an adventure in this story on a scale of 1 10 i give it a seven or 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827589392662048 Review: at one time buddy movies ruled the box office it seemed that every summer of beverly hills cop wannabes descended on our nation's theaters not any more lately the has dried to barely a the has a bit recently with the release of showtime a movie that is a genuinely funny and consistently entertaining example of the genre br br mitch preston is a dedicated cop he's not a dirty harry type by any means he's just incredibly focused professional who's completely of anything that gets in the way of the performance of his say a t v cameraman mitch deals with the cameraman in a socially irresponsible way and so falls into the clutches of chase a producer looking for a killer hook for her reality t v ' cop show she thinks that mitch will give her the boost it needs to be a hit but feels he may be too unlikable to carry the whole show by himself enter trey a cum actor who's watched way too many police story re runs of course mitch and trey mix like oil and water and much merry mayhem ensues br br we know that mitch and trey are bound to become best buddies by the end of the movie that's the way buddy cop movies are suppose to work in fact it has to be said that showtime rarely from the time honored clichés as by lethal weapon and tango cash there's a high tech to get the ball rolling in this case an automatic rifle that fires rounds big enough to stop tanks there's a slick foreign with an accent of origin there are chases shootouts and explosions we all know this going in and we have a pretty fair idea how it's all going to turn out you know what there's nothing wrong with that yes we know the well worn bases are going to be touched but the fun here is the trip not the destination showtime doesn't strain to be original instead its are into its characters and humorous situations as a result showtime does a competent job with the action sequences but really shines in its comedy br br robert de niro is funny as mitch in the past i've thought de niro to be a cold and actor given horribly to mugging when called upon to do comedy lately though he's grown on me he seems to be injecting more humanity into his roles eddie murphy is hilarious as trey the best way to describe his performance is that trey is what murphy would be if murphy weren't so talented and hadn't hit the big time rene russo has a droll time playing motor mouthed show biz shark chase she stalks through the movie chasing high nielson ratings with awe inspiring determination in her zeal she re life to make it more camera friendly she even calls upon t j hooker himself william shatner to show mitch how be a more cop shatner is funny playing himself precisely as we expect him to be loud oblivious and slightly obnoxious br br i have to admit i was really looking forward to showtime and i wasn't disappointed ten years ago this movie would have been a guaranteed hit today it's doing moderate business at best that's a pity because showtime is a whole lot of fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601912498474121 Review: contains spoiler the movie is a good action comedy but i don't know if the director cut too many parts but it seems that the bad guy die too fast the end of the movie come the bad guy dies and that's it br br the special effects are good and i don't regret paying to see it at the theatre Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1349489837884903 Review: despite of all the negative criticism i really enjoyed this movie i am not saying this lightly i love movies and am fairly picky about them my home dvd collection is over 9 000 movies some are great others are ok a few i do not like at all and to all those with criticisms this is a comedy i simply love this movie it is light funny and very i am aware of all or most of the deficiencies but i love it the comedic talents of eddie murphy and robert deniro are tapped fully for this type of movie do not compare it to other movies with these star actors simply enjoy it the cast is great and i believe that the purpose of this movie was fully accomplished if you want a really easy going and very night watch this movie deniro and murphy simply had fun making this movie so should we watching it and please do not be so negative do not expect godfather performance or meet the parents from deniro do not expect comedy blockbusters performance from murphy it is a completely different genre and it made me relax after a hard day work your sides may not split from laughter but it is still very funny Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9542645812034607 Review: i've read a lot of reviews about showtime on imdb and many seem to miss the mark i've noticed a lot of reviewers calling this the typical buddy film de niro is in no way murphy's buddy throughout most of this movie in fact part of the comedy of this film is de niro's reluctance to be friends with anybody br br murphy really shines in this one he is back at doing what he does best acting like a complete ham he is a cop who wants so much to be an actor and enjoys being in the reality show de niro is perfect as the straight man who thinks the entire thing is stupid i thought the two of them had great chemistry and were a perfect casting choice rene russo is also great as the tv producer of course she loves everything murphy does and tries so hard along with to get deniro going too br br a lot of reviewers have touched on the hilarious scene with william shatner reprising his role as hooker to train de niro how to act like cops but my favorite scene involves murphy in the hoping he could get a snipes like cop to team up with instead of de niro man that was hilarious comedies often depend on your personal tastes sure you could poke holes in the plot most often you can with a comedy i was to see the pairing of murphy and de niro i think it brought out the best in murphy which was nice to see him at the top of his game again i can only imagine it was a great honor for murphy to be paired with the great de niro rating 8 of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913183450698853 Review: you have to be awfully patient to sit through a film with one liners so flat and unfunny that you wonder what all the fuss was about when whistling in the dark opened to such an enthusiastic greeting from audiences in the 1940s br br on top of some weak one liners and ordinary sight gags the plot is as far fetched as the tales the fox red skelton tells his radio audience you have to wonder why anyone would think he could come up with a real life solution on how to commit the perfect crime and get away with it but then that's how unrealistic the comedy is br br but if you're a true red skelton fan and enjoy a look back at how comedies were made in the '40s you can at least enjoy the amiable cast supporting him ann rutherford and virginia grey do nicely as his love interest and conrad veidt as always makes an interesting villain one of his more amusing moments is his reaction to skelton explaining the mysteries of wearing i never knew that he impressed by a minor point that is cleverly introduced br br all in all typical nonsense that requires you to accept the lack of credibility and just accept the gags as they are not always easy for a viewer as many of them simply fall flat the way many comedies of this era do because the novelty of the sight gags and one liners has simply worn off Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6823745369911194 Review: it's exactly what i expected from it relaxing humorous and entertaining the acting couple was awesome as well as the scene selection i personally recommend this it's kind of the movie that can be seen by whole family at the same time without anyone feeling uncomfortable or getting bored this cute movie will make you smile and laugh too and the action scenes are tasty classics of modern american comedy and very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658289551734924 Review: if you've seen the trailer for this movie you pretty much know what to expect because what you see here is what you get and even if you haven't seen the previews it won't take you long to pick up on what you're in for specifically a good time and plenty of laughs from this clever satire of reality shows and buddy movies showtime ' directed by tom dey starring robert de niro and eddie murphy br br mitch preston de niro is a detective with the l a p d and he's good at what he does but working a case one night things suddenly go south when another cop trey murphy inadvertently intervenes a television news crew shows up and mitch loses his cool which results in a lawsuit by the television station that's going to cost the department some big bucks except that they may be able to get around it thanks to chase rene russo who works for the station and likes what she sees in mitch enough to pitch an idea to her boss for a cop show that would feature none other than mitch preston whom chase sees as a real life dirty harry ' br br her boss likes the idea and gives chase the green light now all she has to do is convince mitch to participate which shouldn't be too hard since the station has agreed to drop the lawsuit if he will do the show but mitch is a cop not an actor and he wants nothing to do with any of it that is until he has a heart to heart with his boss captain frankie who puts future into perspective for him and just like that the show is on oh yes there's one more thing for the show mitch is going to need a partner and who do you suppose they're going to come up with for that let's put it this way trey is more than one of the usual suspects br br this is second film as a director his first being shanghai noon ' also a comedy and he's definitely showing a penchant for the genre from the opening frames he establishes a pace that keeps the story moving right along and he allows his stars to make the most of their respective talents and personal strengths including their impeccable timing with stars like de niro and murphy dey of course had a leg up on this project to begin with but he's the one who keeps it on track demonstrating that he knows what works achieving just the right blend of physical comedy and action and employing the subtleties of the dialogue to great effect br br there isn't a more natural actor in the business than de niro and he steps into skin like he was born to it and after years of doing hard edge cutting drama in which he turned in one remarkable performance after another with such films as analyze this ' meet the parents' and now this one he has firmly established his for doing comedy as well mitch is not an especially complex character he is in fact something of an guy but therein lies the challenge for the actor to make him believable to make him seem like the guy who could be your neighbor and just another member of the community and on all counts de niro succeeds he's mitch the guy you run into at the grocery store or the bank or say good to on your way to work who likes to watch the game on tv and has a life just like you and me who happens to make his living by being a cop it's the character mitch has to be to make this film work because it makes the ordinary guy in extraordinary angle credible it's one of those role and work that is often wrongly dismissed out of hand because it looks so easy and of course this is what makes de niro so exceptional he does make it look easy and he does it with facility br br as trey eddie murphy turns in a winning performance as well and it's a role that fits him like the proverbial glove trey is a cop but also an aspiring actor and a bad one and it gives murphy the opportunity to play on the over exuberant side of his personality in enough by dey however to keep him from soaring over the top into jim carrey territory which works perfectly for this character and this film from his melodramatic take on a part during an audition to his throwing out of one liners delivered by looking directly into the camera which as far as he's concerned isn't even there while filming the show murphy's a riot and he has a chemistry with de niro that really clicks which is not unexpected as this is another of de niro's many talents his ability to connect with and bring out the best in his co stars all of whom evidence will support are better at their craft after having worked with him including the likes of meryl streep christopher walken and ed harris just to name a few most importantly this is a part that allows murphy to excel at what he does best and he certainly makes the most of it br br russo makes the most of her role as chase too a character who isn't much of a stretch artistically but whom she presents delightfully with a strong believable performance and william shatner playing himself absolutely steals a couple of scenes as the director of the show br br the supporting cast includes de niro annie pedro damian vargas and james camera man well crafted and delivered is a comedy that's exactly what it is meant to be pure entertainment that provides plenty of laughs and a pleasant couple of hours that will have you chuckling for some time after it's the magic of the movies 8 10 br br br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833153486251831 Review: this is a funny movie the bob eddie show feel of it could lead to a sequel but i doubt it will make enough money br br deniro proves he can be a great straight man again with some hilarious and spontaneous moments eddie was fun to watch working with people instead of cgi animals and rene russo well she's just fun to watch anyway and she's played her part excellent br br some wild and unusual stunts especially the garbage truck scene this was worth seeing in the theater we needed a good laugh and got many from the movie and the great out takes at the end do not leave at the start of the credits br br at least a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655066728591919 Review: i went to see this movie not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by the teaming of robert de niro and eddie murphy it was a fast paced movie and the hour and a half went by fast this one certainly won't win any academy awards but it was a change of pace for mr de niro he is good in comedy overall i enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9795754551887512 Review: i don't care what some of the reviews said this movie was funny the thing with this film is that you can't expect anything else except to be entertained this is not some intellectual comedy this is a clever popcorn movie the three main cast members are great and work very well with each other shatner is a standout in the supporting cast as himself a former tv cop brought in by character to coach the cops on how to be tv cops those are by far the funniest scenes if you want to be entertained and just sit back for a laugh then watch this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8298021554946899 Review: i cannot understand why so many people did not like this film robert de niro was on top of his game delivering his lines with such aplomb one has to believe this is his everyday demeanor granted the film seemed to take on many buddy film conventions while trying to make fun of the concept it goes without saying this film was genuinely funny from the police dog to the fact eddie murphy didn't annoy the heck out of me this film is a real keeper rene russo also out the rest of the cast perfectly establishing her role so it does not interfere with the budding relationship between de niro and murphy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510591626167297 Review: several get on a russian ship bound for france they were going to get off there and make new lives for themselves after being discovered by the first mate and his henchmen they were held captive then things got very bad for them good show based on a true story Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6644858121871948 Review: i was watching an game and started surfing during a break and found this on one of the hbo type channels i missed the beginning but when i started watching deadly voyage the was put down and not even thought of until the credits rolled you will find yourself rooting against the and on the edge of your la z boy throughout this one if you get the chance take the time to watch it every once in a while i think about having the cable company take off my movie channels but when you stumble across great ones like this you know why it is worth paying extra for them happy holidays to all from cape cod Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9092991352081299 Review: i absolutely hate the idea of made for television films for me usually involve jane seymour or smith as the mother of a sick child who is dying of a difficult to treat disease all done in such a sugary manner that the audience t need tissues it needs so when deadly voyage a made for tv film by the bbc and hbo based on a true story i vaguely remembered from a couple of years previously turned up on the tv schedules i sat down waiting to be bored senseless i was surprised br br no strike that last sentence i t surprised i was shocked here is a tvm that grips you tighter than a great white shark in fact deadly voyage t deserve to be relegated to the tv schedules it should have been made and distributed by a top hollywood film company due its absolutely terrifying premise and what s more it s unlike and completely true br br for those who don t know the story possible spoilers as to plot sometime in the early 90s a bunch of africans away on an ship bound for france in order to work there of course it was an attempt at illegal immigration but the crew of the had already been for allowing illegal immigrants onto their ship from a previous journey and not wanting to get into anymore trouble with and immigration authorities the crew murder the africans after discovering them hiding in the hold all except one african kingsley who manages to escape from the firing squad but who must try and survive aboard the ship but the problem is the crew are hunting him and france is still several days voyage away br br just typing the above paragraph reminds of how good deadly voyage is what a remarkable story and once again it is unlike many stories that claim to be totally true it s very well written directed and acted especially by sean pertwee why t that guy a big name star and most of all it s a tense claustrophobic disturbing thriller that i can still remember vividly six years after seeing it for the one and only time i look forward to seeing again br br but you ve got to ask yourself how can a tvm be better than most of the hollywood action blockbusters that came out round about the same time oh hold on i ve just had a disturbing thought about jerry doing a remake with tony scott directing and with washington playing kingsley brad pitt playing pertwee s role massive artistic licence taken with events etc let s keep deadly voyage a superlative tvm rather than a poor blockbuster Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3094460070133209 Review: this searing drama based on a true incident concerns several ambitious african who decide to temporarily leave their families by away on an ship they think that if they successfully make the voyage they can better their lives by making enough money in new york to send for their families unfortunately for them the ship that they select is a rundown russian which has already been heavily at a previous port for the captain and the first mate are determined not to let this happen again as their jobs are on the line the group of blacks begin their harrowing voyage in the cargo hold and are eventually discovered forced out of hiding and murdered by the ruthless mate an outstanding performance by sean pertwee a few convincingly terrified leader omar epps among them manage to temporarily escape and are mercilessly pursued through the ship with their lives if they are caught altogether a riveting film which will have audiences biting their nails and their teeth wondering how such dire events could take place in modern civilization Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.825657069683075 Review: red skelton plays a radio detective known as the fox in whistling in the dark also starring ann rutherford conrad veidt eve arden grey and rags wally benton aka the fox finds his plans to marry his fiancé carol rutherford thwarted when he's kidnapped by a the leader of a sham cult veidt joseph jones veidt has just learned that his cult the silver haven is not getting a promised inheritance because of the existence of the old woman's nephew who is going to be living off of the interest he wants wally to devise a perfect murder plot so the man can be killed on the airplane en route to meet with his attorney for backup and because he's not sure which one is fiancé jones kidnaps carol and also the radio daughter grey br br this to me anyway is a superior film to the second entry in this series whistling in the plot is better the cast is better there is less slapstick and fewer corny jokes skelton when he's not making faces and rolling his eyes is quite amiable and rutherford is very good veidt always played these evil men to perfection eve arden is agent who arranges a date for him and grey to make sure his contract is renewed i had only seen grey in films from the 1950s onward she was always a good looking woman but who knew she was such a knockout in the '30s and '40s this is a fun film with a neat cast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9151560068130493 Review: if you are interested in learning more about this sort of thing happening in modern civilization there is an excellent book called outlaw seas or the outlaw sea and it describes in story after story how these things do happen the of the high seas is a reality for a number of reasons one many of the world's are of questionable nationality and it's difficult to impossible to international laws when the ships owners don't have an office in a real country two many ship lines employ crews from dirt poor third world countries the crews are often like illegal immigrant workers threatened and bullied into with questionable or illegal practices three there is often a language barrier not only between the officers and the crew but also between the crew members themselves the crew are rewarded for their and their silence four once committing an illegal act the ships are able to hide in plain sight with little more than a fresh coat of paint anyway it's fascinating reading br br horrifying story excellent movie does anyone else notice how hbo seems to make the best and most important movies hollywood has trouble releasing enough oscar worthy movies in any given year so that several of the top 5 contenders usually come from britain jerry bruckheimer the end of quality cinema br br i loved the thoroughly evil performance by sean pertwee i also as usual loved omar epps Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775270223617554 Review: as an ex merchant seaman i was really interested in this movie i personally have been involved in a search on leaving where one person was found we managed to get him ashore though as we were in limits on another ship i was on the was found and we could not land him anywhere due to passport nationality issues in fact he stayed on for a year as an almost crew member and worked for his keep africa is notorious for there is a great scene in the beginning of the film when the bulk carrier enters the african port her size all the crew pop ashore for a little intercourse and so far normal the drama starts when the enter the vast holds of the ship joss ackland is brilliant as the captain with a drink problem being harassed by his nemesis suchet right on form as the representative on board the search is classic but we did not have guns i question the use of guns in this film this ship seemed to have a vast in my experience guns at sea are severely restricted due to customs regulations also having a dog on board was odd anti laws especially in europe carrying of animal severely anyway pertwee is brilliant as the embittered mate the horror which follows the discovery of the victims is unbearable the grim background of the ships holds and a feeling that there is no where to hide adds to the drama some of the crew are not into the murder and those who get involved are gradually sucked in to a world of violence from which there is no escape the chase through the ship especially the engine room scenes are edge on the seat the feeling of extreme claustrophobia abounds the feeling of metal pressing in and death being only a gun barrel away the film is brutal my girlfriend had to give up watching it during the shooting and beating scenes while this goes on suchet in the comfort of his well appointed cabin gets drunk unaware of the mayhem 3 below its a tense film flawed in parts but the real message is that we can all get sucked into violence like this slowly and surely think of the train drivers who took jews to the clerks who worked out those train i always remember someone who had visited concentration camp at the end of the war and he said that one of the s s guards had put a bird table outside the camp this film is like that ordinary people suddenly finding themselves in a world of unstoppable violence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9024286866188049 Review: i taped the morrison murders on lifetime movie network and i watched the morrison murders on lifetime lifetime movie network and on jonathan and john corbett did a great job of playing luke and walker morrison i am glad that walker got his brother luke to confess of murdering his parents and their brother bobby i enjoy watching true stories on lifetime lifetime movie network and on the morrison murders is a good movie to watch next time the morrison murders is on lifetime lifetime or i am going to watch the murders again because my favorite actor john is in the morrison murders i give the morrison murders a ten because it is a good movie about walker who tries to find out who killed his parents and his brother bobby and at the end walker discovers it was his brother luke who murdered his parents and his brother bobby Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773244261741638 Review: i caught this on local mexican television at 2 00 a m and i decided to give it a chance since it's based on a real life case that deals with the murder of the typical all american family a dad a mom and a young son br br on the beginning the hints point to walker to be the murderer as he had strong differences with his father shortly after when walker and luke are taken to the sheriff's dept to being examined by the lies machine things turn out to be very different br br also when walker and luke attend to an appointment with their father's lawyer they learn that luke would receive 200 000 and walker is out of the luke immediately buys a convertible br br anyways this is an excellent mystery movie that deals with betrayal ambition feelings and cold very cold blood br br i know the real names were changed but still the experience is the same give this movie a try i know there are hundreds of based on real murders or events of the like but this one is truly worthy pure quality on acting direction and plot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.864881157875061 Review: i thought the movie was good but i like to read the real story behind the based on a true story movies does anyone know the names and locations of the real characters the movie is based on i have done a complete internet search and cannot find any information on this case all i get is the movie information and the fact that it is based on a true story i find it hard to believe that a judge would change his sentence rendered immediately in the courtroom even after such a heartfelt speech by the brother gorgeous john corbett but overall the story was very gripping anyway if anyone knows the real real story i would appreciate you sharing it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851004481315613 Review: i don't usually like this sort of movie but was working at home and wanted something to halfway watch while i did i got so engrossed i gave up working to just sit and finish watching the last half hour and i sure don't usually shed tears over this sort of show but i was crying at the end a lot of emotional nuance great acting and good southern feel john corbett is one of the most talented actors out there and the guy who played luke was really good too highly recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671684503555298 Review: tv churns out dozens of true crime movies every year you can see 3 or 4 every saturday on lifetime and court tv can be relied on for a few every weekend so i started watching the morrison murders thinking i knew very well what to expect a more or less competent retelling of a real life family murder what i got was a subtle beautifully acted drama that engrossed me from start to finish br br both the brothers were totally convincing and jonathan was perfect in the challenging role of luke the look and feel of georgia was in almost every frame if i had any complaint it was gordon as the sheriff he just doesn't look or act like a small town southern lawman named byron he looks and sounds like and is not right for this part br br but this is a minor quibble the morrison murders is well worth watching and not just on a rainy saturday afternoon if you're going out tape it you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507080912590027 Review: like some people here i love loved in norway it got aired a lot later that also means that we are in the episode yea that's right i have to say that i really love it can make me cry laugh smile and so on i think i'm going to die the day we reach episode number might be the on series except from anatomy that i really watch the actors are amazing especially stapleton i think she is one of the best access we have i know he is not like super known but she is really a great actress makes me want to be a cop i love it br br p s do you know if you can buy the episodes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838286638259888 Review: like a few people i know i came in late on not until 2000 three years later there is no way i'd miss an episode the show really is that good and has for a better word maintained its integrity unlike for example the crime is the thing personal lives are there but only out when affecting an investigation when gary sweet was brought in some fans seemed worried but he's really fitted in well which didn't surprise me gary could measure up to any british or us actor in a similar series the cast changes occasionally but each change brings something new and fresh with arguably australia's finest crew behind the scenes will continue to remain a cutting edge drama series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884651899337769 Review: why take a perfectly good original drama based on a perfectly good novel and remake it as a quasi musical and cast it with actors exclusively lacking in singing or dancing talent somewhat akin to showgirls or the two most recent star wars films lost horizon is full of unintentional laughs who can forget sir john gielgud smiling in his outfit an dance to the republican party family br br or sally kellerman lovingly to george kennedy doing her best cher impression as she hops from one rock to another every little thing you do and my favourite bobby van the strength of america's education system question me an answer i can't wait for the dvd release as hopefully it will contain comments by liv who will finally explain what she was thinking when she agreed to do this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8687452673912048 Review: there are 3 of these movies all similarly crafted and each extremely amusing red plays radio sleuth wally benton aka the fox who gets into solving real life crimes along with his fiance played by your typical wartime girl next door ann rutherford many of the one liners and gags are dumb and probably were in the 1940s which i anticipated but just as many actually made me laugh out loud which was unexpected to say the least red skelton has a surprisingly strong screen presence surprising i say because i grew up with a much older version of the man who's charm really didnt play well in my formidable years i have to give these movies the go ahead though if your in the mood for this type of nostalgic fare i almost threw in light hearted but in truth people get wasted and beaten up and dare i say it the suspense at times is well above average as with most movies from this era it gets a pi politically incorrect rating for reasons you can well imagine wartime is funny that way i guess and so then again are these movies watch one watch them all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9312362670898438 Review: i've seen the 1973 movie lost horizons and read many of the reviews for this movie i agree the move had many opportunities for improvement but unlike all those who are looking for the perfect movie with the perfect songs and the best acting i was looking for something a bit different and this movie gave it to me i watched this movie not as a critic but as a person looking for a little hope a little cheer a bit of a release from my everyday life and this is what i got you can be critical of the acting the singing and dialog but not what i look for when i go to a movie i look for a little release from my daily life a little time where i can sit back and imagine a better life where people love another and help another it's a shame we can't we enjoy a movie for what it tells us and quit picking it apart like an english teacher reading a fifth grade essay this may be very simplistic but really wouldn't it be nice Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8839214444160461 Review: the movie is excellent acting cinematography direction and music are spellbinding it seems to me that the reason so many give the movie a low score is because of the devotion they have to the original 1937 version starring ronald coleman that movie for good reason an unbelievable level of commitment from talking with people who saw the original when it first came out i believe the impact was something akin to the first movie in modern times i have seen it it was and is wonderful but that does not mean that this version is not also worthy from the first scene the 1973 version grabs you the noise and are fantastic especially in they way they prepare you for the peace of la and burt music is beautiful so by all means enjoy the 1937 version but do not let it detract from your enjoyment of this 1973 version any more than you would let the 1935 king kong destroy peter jackson's of this year Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651973247528076 Review: i recently purchased lost horizon on ebay having vivid memories of the things i will not miss number from childhood i am an ancient 29 i also recently finished the novel upon which it is based i was so pleasantly surprised to find a genuine hidden treasure a wonderful cast brings such warmth and depth to a beautifully simple and elegantly told story subtly updated from the original film and by now quite a separate entity to the far more intellectual and thought provoking book by james hilton sally kellerman in particular has a radiant presence as the suicidal neurotic sally hughes who gradually warms to the charms of la only liv in her wooden portrayal of the schoolteacher a role far more suited to a julie andrews type the fact that finch and hussey are all dubbed isn't important as it is almost impossible to tell the songs do vary in quality the music being far superior to the lyrics but it is still a vibrant and engrossing film that really deserves a proper dvd release and a lot more recognition Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854182004928589 Review: i have to offset all the terrible comments i love this movie i own the movie and the soundtrack i watch it whenever i need a pick me up granted it's not like the sound of music but it's as much fun if picking at movies is not your thing i adored the late and great bobby and james has always and will always be a favorite i saw this when it first came out in the theaters i'm a big musical fan and this one is 100 times better than in the boyfriend it's a modern musical and shouldn't be judged by all that went before it's just the best for like me who wish they could find this place no illness no wars no drugs all the bad things in life are gone this is nothing more than a feel good movie that is what all movies should be about shaun phillips title song is superb and explains the entire feel of the movie if the acting isn't the greatest who cares i love the idea of the movie peter finch a very stiff actor liv gorgeous as ever sally kellerman surprisingly good voice michael york typical and olivia hussey stunning all convinced me they were normal run of the mill people not one of them acted like actors in a movie they acted like real people the same way i would act if i found this place torn between going home and staying there in awe of everything yes there are flaws in this movie but get over it it's not citizen kane it's a feel good musical Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778280854225159 Review: the 1973 musical version of lost horizon is the most wonderful endearing and campy musical films of all time the 1973 musical remake of the james hilton novel about mythical la is a real special gem music by burt and lyrics by hal david a strange mixture of straight drama adventure and musical sequences it has the distinction of being the only anti war musical fantasy ever filmed br br this film was a critical and financial disappointment in the united states but made a lot of money overseas only in america did it fail highly different and unique in it's approach as a film musical it deserves far better credit than it's given as a story lost horizon is an incredible adventure and both the 1937 frank capra film and this 1973 musical are faithful adaptations of the james hilton novel what i like about the 1973 version is the freedom in which the musical numbers are presented the film has a prestigious cast and a gifted director and cinematographer this is a burt la and it's a wonderful place songs like the world is a circle share the joy and living together growing together evoke a happiness that hilton wrote about in his novel why shouldn't la be a slightly goofy place the two love songs i might frighten her away and the deleted i come to you are the sensitive spots in the picture there's a and soft spoken quality in both these songs that is very much keeping with the philosophy of the story moreover the things i will not miss is a good duet with a strong melody it's a nice exchange of different types of perspective and who can fault with olivia hussey and sally kellerman stomping singing and dancing on tables they're a wonderful team and the number is well staged br br i always found it interesting in this story how the high kidnaps someone from the outside world to take his place in la the character of the high is a gentle soul but somewhat radical in his view of mankind as a whole he has no hope for the world outside of la if this film were to be remade today it would be interesting to see more emphasis put on the leading character richard conflict with what he left behind in the outside world as opposed to what he's found in la br br of course for the film to be believable the character of richard conway must be presented as suffering amnesia at the end like he was in the book neither film versions of lost horizon were faithful to the novel in that regard did conway find la or was it imagined did they all die in the plane crash every man has his own idea of what his la would be the conflict with conway wanting to believe in la and returning to his old life in the outside world is powerful i like the melancholy on the faces of kellerman kennedy and van as they watch their friends leave the mystical valley interesting how conway doesn't want to leave paradise but is being pressured out by his brother both versions of lost horizon work in different ways but both are successful in probing james ideas of a hidden valley where money has no value and is the rule so in a sense it's anti capitalism in it's theme where as money and is not the motivation human kindness decency compassion courtesy and living with each other is the rule br br lost horizon has a much stronger story than most musicals it attempts to answer the basic fundamental questions of life and one can hardly fault it for not succeeding one has to remember that lost horizon in 1973 was post cabaret it was no longer fashionable for characters to break out in song in a musical much less to be dubbed by other singers lost horizon was an easy target for jaded critics the expectations for it were high almost unreasonable there were two targets to be hit the producer ross hunter and burt and the critics were out to get both of them ross hunter had enjoyed decades of financial success as a producer and lost horizon was his follow up film to his 1970 blockbuster airport that film was biggest up to that time and the success of that picture a decade of disaster films for years airport was the most watched film ever to be shown on television it was nominated for 11 academy awards including best picture at the time burt and hal david were the most successful in the country the unabashed sentimentality of lost horizon hardly had a chance in the wake of the breakdown of censorship in films like easy rider midnight cowboy and the godfather sex and violence was a new frontier in the late 60's and early 70's audiences were to films with content that they were not use to seeing on the screen lavish musicals were no longer well received no matter how well they were made today lost horizon can be enjoyed and appreciated on several levels it's the ultimate escapist film with a strong story wonderful music an expensive budget and some quirky humor it's unconventional in the sense that the music is not introduced until 45 minutes into the film it changes course mid way when the mystical valley is introduced and why not lost horizon '73 is a heavenly film that deserves a lost and legendary treasure deserving far better than it's reputation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9282770752906799 Review: i was about 14 years old as i saw the musical version of lost horizon i loved the film so much as well as the songs that i went several times to the cinema to see it again and again my mother bought the and i learnt the songs off by heart just as i did with the sound of music which people hardly know in austria i think the problem with some of these self appointed critics who's comments get published is that they don't have a romantic soul and didn't see the film through the eyes of a young teenager maybe he is an ingrid bergman fan but i was happy with liv ullman could ingrid bergman sing and dance what was so great about her perhaps the critic did appreciate it because he needed new glasses or contact lenses since he sees a close resemblance between liv ullman and bill clinton it was the idea and story behind the film the philosophy which was the most important and interesting factor and a musical in colour just made it more entertaining and enjoyable without damaging the intellectually appealing aspects it's a shame that many other films with so called great actors and actresses with unimportant themes stories are utterly boring in comparison Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8816225528717041 Review: this version of the lost horizon is actually not a bad film at all i think the problem is people like to pick on musicals especially those made in the 70s i saw the film upon its original release in 1973 i was ten and really enjoyed it the music especially burt has always been a favorite the story is fun the acting is good and technically it's excellent sure there are one or two rather silly dance numbers but hey you can't win 'em all i have this film on video and watch it every so often and i enjoy it each and every time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9689647555351257 Review: i really loved this movie and have spent several years trying to get it it is just not available and it has not been on tv for many many years i enjoyed it and the songs because it had something different to say and made you think how every person looks at something from different also we often don't appreciate something we have till it is no longer there br br my 12 year old daughter just the music and is entranced with some of the songs someday i hope to get a copy of the film so she can have an opportunity to view it oh would i love to see it again too br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9384596347808838 Review: i saw this movie when it first came out in 1973 and loved it since then i've searched for a video but never found it until now 33 years later when i ordered it from sorry to say it doesn't hold up this version just can't rise up to the 1937 production level i love burt musical score that is if to by itself and i even bought a cd of it but for my taste it doesn't lend itself well to this mysterious and compelling story just doesn't fit michael york is lost here sally kellerman tosses off a fine performance but olivia is just ridiculous and not worth through the the best performance is charles boyer as the head Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.32737696170806885 Review: really this movie should be released to dvd i just got a bootleg copy of what i think was a studio film and i was utterly pleased it was on my list of films to own simply because of the cast three of my people michael york olivia hussey both having been in romeo juliet and also john sorry about the bad spelling were in there so on that alone i thought that for the small amount i was spending it would be fine boy was i right i'm not going to give any of this one away you may already know the story anyway but i'll just say if you can get yourself a copy in any format do it you won't be sorry Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1873840093612671 Review: red skelton in his first starring role plays wally benton who plays 'the on a radio show he writes the murder mysteries and as 'the solves them joseph jones conrad veidt is trying to figure out how to perform the perfect murder on someone he kidnaps benton his girlfriend ann rutherford and another girlfriend virginia grey he tells benton to write out the perfect murder or his girlfriends get it br br very funny and enjoyable movie fast moving it's only 77 minutes a good script and perfect casting really puts this across skelton is very good in his first starring role very funny fast handsome and intelligent veidt is excellent as the evil jones rutherford and grey are lots of fun as girlfriends all three of them play off each other perfectly their verbal sparring is the highlight of this pic also fun to see eve arden in a small role br br well worth your time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859630465507507 Review: blues an impressive hbo movie about a beautiful woman that made her house a home for several characters touching alive a great mix of sound and story based on a true story featuring an all star cast a time capsule about br br you get the point and no i am not on the for the hbo crew i would throw around more but i am about to go out the extras on the dvd include a deleted scene a featurette and commentary the funniest part about the featurette was star lighting they used when interviewing exec producer halle berry br br ok seriously good times a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724528789520264 Review: as a film buff i obviously had read all the excruciating reviews and funny sarcastic comments about this film my favourite being woody allen's if i had my life to live over again i wouldn't change anything except for seeing the musical remake of lost horizon therefore i've never been able to watch it without smirking at the choreography set songs etc just recently i came across a widescreen dvd and watched it for the first time in years along with a friend who had never heard of the film's reputation he really enjoyed it and after trying to block out all the negative prejudices i obviously had about the film so did i there is nothing especially bad about lost horizon and it is far more enjoyable and watchable than many other early 1970's movies it isn't even especially camp the lyrics to some of the songs are rather repetitive and simplistic but this isn't really apparent when hearing them for the first time or having the flaws pointed out in advance so you are ready to at them as for all the reviewers who claimed the cast cannot sing in tune this criticism falls apart since liv olivia hussey and peter finch were dubbed brilliantly too as the vocals match their speaking voices perfectly and sally kellerman has a really lovely and totally unique singing style duet with olivia hussey on the things i will not miss is excellent special mention should be made of the legendary hollywood star charles brilliant performance as the high and his comments about mankind destroying itself are chillingly apt to today's fractured world i wouldn't claim for a second that lost horizon is a masterpiece the things i wouldn't miss about it are the uninspired choreography and bobby question me an answer number which could easily have been cut but if you haven't even seen lost horizon or haven't seen it for some time try watching without that oh boy let's have a laugh at this pile of junk attitude and you will be surprised at how enjoyable it actually is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7165870666503906 Review: the retelling of a classic story is set to the music of burt and lyrics of hal david the actors seem like real people in this fairytale of the outside world meeting with mystical la it is a joy to watch bobby van whose acting puts me in mind of red buttons and as always george kennedy cool hand luke who always manages to carry gravitas in his roles br br the surprise here is charles boyer as the elder high who would have known br br all star cast including michael york and olivia hussey makes this work a keeper for those of us who cherish people Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475797414779663 Review: i saw this film some years ago and promptly bought the soundtrack because it was simply excellent music is endearing and should be given the recognition it richly deserves the cinematography is awesome critics hated it but they hated home alone too i haven't found it on video but welcome anyone who can find a copy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.877190351486206 Review: it amazes me that production companies will sue because of they will not supply i've been looking for this movie on dvd for a while and vhs for years one can get all sorts of movies on line old movies new movies but it all targets a particular group this movie is very nostalgic for many i'm not sure why i can't get a copy maybe if enough people will write in the copyright will get a clue it's about time for this to happen yes it's date but so is the wizard of oz it doesn't seem like this should be so difficult so for now i'll keep seeing those illegal copies on search engines like many others Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41154712438583374 Review: it may be a remake of the 1937 film by capra but it is wrong to consider it only in that way it was supposed to expose novel in a completely different way as a musical is excellent the scenery is terrific the characters good and anyone like leonard maltin who considers the music awful must be completely deaf i strongly recommend it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5645167827606201 Review: the cast is admirably chosen and well balanced this cinematography is excellent the music is delightful as all of burt music is and is appropriate to the plot line making a musical version of tale is a welcome change from a plodding re make we see seasoned actors who add real depth to the emotional content and significance of each scene i cannot agree with the critics who overlooked this gem of a film it is a treasure of the silver screen find it if you can and let its magic carry you beyond the of daily worries inspiring you to find your own lost horizon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814870357513428 Review: i went to the cinema in 1973 when the film was released i was 11 at the time i remember how much i enjoyed it and wanted to live in la that's how naive and young i was i recently came across a video of the film i had recorded off television some years ago i watched it again and am not ashamed to admit i still enjoy it as much now as i did 29 years ago i also enjoy listening to the words of the songs because it makes me think that one day we could live in a place where the sound of guns don't pound in our ears and if we look at our reflection we should be happy with what we see this is what i call a feel good film because i feel happy after watching it maybe i am still naive but it makes me happy and i'm sure it will make you happy if you watch it with an open mind and enjoy it for what it is a good family film i must be one of the few people who has this film on vhs pal video and dvd self made i recorded it on dvd as the videotape recording from tv was starting to wear thin i still watch it from time to time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749650359153748 Review: this was one of my favorites as a child my family had the 8 track tape soundtrack it took us years until i was in my 20s for us to get a video of the movie my dad taped it from hbo or something every summer when we go to the beach my mom brother sister and i we lay on the beach and sing all the songs from this movie loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9685181379318237 Review: i don't see that much wrong with this movie granted the principal singers might not be luciano pavarotti and maria but they can certainly carry a tune burt and hal david are talented and i happen to love their songs especially the world is a circle the things that i will not miss and question me an answer some people claim that choreography is ghastly and that the snowy mountain sets look as if they were made of plastic i disagree on both counts i've seen snow before and the snow in those mountain scenes looked realistic to me and most of all in this film's defense it is appropriate for a family audience at least i remember it being that way when i saw it on christmas day a few years ago with all the over sex and violence in the cinema these days i find it refreshing to note that this film deserves its g rating and they don't say that naughty f word every ten minutes like some films i've seen thank god so although this film may not be everyone's cup of tea it does have some redeeming value and i give it ten points out of a possible ten that's my story and i'm sticking to it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6118648052215576 Review: a huge cast gathered for this remake which sadly was a box office failure notwithstanding a great sound track i can't say it was riveting entertainment nor a cure for insomnia nevertheless i enjoyed the film it provided the escape i was after one afternoon a good look for those of us looking for the ideal life albeit a fantasy expect some corny moments few thrills and an occasional laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9466542601585388 Review: while many pass this off as a b movie it is indeed a first class comedy that is well written and acted red skelton is great as wally benton better known to radio fans as the fox ann rutherford is perfect as fiance carol lambert conrad veidt leads a very well cast gang of criminals i read one account of this movie which states that vincente directed this film not unless he changed his name to s simon who directed all three of the fox movies this is a very entertaining film made when imagination was encouraged so get over your black and white prejudice if you have one sit back and enjoy a truly great comedy this was also first starring role take note during the climax of the reference to orson welles' war of the worlds broadcast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979871928691864 Review: ross musical remake of the 1937 fantasy based on james enduring was written off by critics and audiences almost immediately in 1973 sounding off a against musicals in general that gave the genre a bad reputation in hollywood for years group of disparate british and american individuals end up on an emergency flight out of a war torn asian country but their plane is hijacked and crashes in a snowy mountain terrain a rescue party arrives and leads the group to an isolated community called la where the sun is always shining and most of the residents are youthful and content some of the performances by the classy cast aren't so classy the mood of the piece the burt hal david tunes as well as the lightweight direction all conspire to make the performers look just a bit silly peter finch is the international peace keeper who becomes involved in a somewhat constipated romance with resident liv sally kellerman is a who spits out lines like i got tired of taking pictures of people with their heads blown off so that people with their heads still on and usually under could get one last kick before turning to the latest recipe john as chang an asian who learned to speak english while attending oxford is humorously self amused but why no songs for chang hal david's dopey lyrics are sometimes jaw dropping on the good ship how did christopher columbus sail across the sea and the pacing gets bogged down with all that chatter about the outside world and how nothing is more pitiful today however the production is lush and the general handling strangely affecting the two dimensional characters are so overly serious they actually become endearing and the movie's silliness is infectious it ends up being a lot of fun from Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4903762638568878 Review: this musical has a deep meaning which is appreciated by only a few the wise can see the wisdom contained in what most call folly br br this music may well regain popularity as world consciousness rises it is about a land far away from it all where living things have room to grow its people are living and growing together mentally and spiritually faster than in biological age br br the lyrics help us recognize the of this world that is spinning around and to look inside yourself that is where the truth always lies the absolute level of consciousness is more real than the ever changing world of the senses br br i have been searching for the video for years when i find it or it comes out in dvd it will help share the joy of being in la again burt music and hal david's lyrics made a masterpiece in turbulent times that is just now ready to be fully appreciated br br may this cd inspire you to find your own lost horizon or recognize it when peace of mind has found you org Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969887912273407 Review: i was 19 or 20 years old at the time and living in salt lake city utah and i still remember the new dome theater called the century 21 chairs that rocked and a new sound system large screen and huge open space between the screen and the packed theater we felt all the excitement of a new preview screening of a film ta da da da ta da i can still hear the opening music ringing trumpet and the crash of i loved the interplay of characters and the filmed vistas i know peter finch and and sally had some trouble with the lip sink but hey this was a feel good go feel better about things film what i regret is the way they cut the meaningful heart out of it showed the cut version and then called it a flop i saw the cut version and i can see it lost its view of the vision it had in the preview edition yes i wince a bit at peter's effort to make love through music but you know i didn't see it that way when i left the theater when they us as we left i regret any comment i made that may have altered the original i liked it then and still see it while i listen to the music on my most of my family has heard me sing much of the sound track and i can use the films monologues in our games of what movie is this i wish a director's cut on dvd was available it is available on vhs but its not quite the same i would particularly like a full serious lord of the rings style commentary about its origins struggles and triumphs picky people should leave things well enough alone bring it back Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773609638214111 Review: while the songs and dance numbers in general aren't as strong as many would have them be the film's storyline and message are still there and ring out loudly above the simple 70s style musical numbers br br keeping in mind that this film was made after the hollywood musical had nearly died out with few exceptions being rock musicals the audiences that went to see it new didn't appreciate the fact that it was a brave attempt at something that hadn't been done to date audiences that see it today will tend to judge it against the films and musicals of today and perhaps the huge all star casts of musicals gone past but to do that to this film or any for that matter is an injustice to the film itself br br there are some good musical moments in the film the first is that of bobby van mr van took his role of harry just after closing a 2 year tony nominated for best actor run of the broadway revival no no nanette he is a song and dance man from way back and honestly the only one in the cast that was truly talented and experienced for musicals he never misses a step in his question me an answer and rightly so he was totally at home as harry other pleasant numbers are done by olivia hussey when she welcomes the new visitors and while the lyrics are weak james shows his strong voice in the family song as well as a nicely done staging of the full piece br br view the film for what it is a fantasy about a place where you never grow old hidden in the ice and snow covered mountains of tibet found by a group of unsuspecting modern day people wrapped up in the strife of any modern culture take this and compare it to reality and you get a film that falls short of a goal but take this film for the message of love and peace and and love and you get a warm and refreshing message and a positive one at that br br to some this film may seem corny to others a welcomed release from the hectic pace of reality to the first try to not judge and just enjoy the message to the second you have discovered the secret of la Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759719967842102 Review: much better than it is generally given credit for this version of lost horizon not only had great music and beautiful scenery but also some stunning mountain photography a special edition laser disc was released some years ago which added more than 30 minutes of previously deleted material extra music and lots of bonus material so why isn't this on dvd hard to figure the studios out sometimes certainly the roles could have been given to people who could sing better than peter finch liv ullman george kennedy and sally kellerman but what do you want in a movie good acting or pipes song and dance man bobby van is great fun michael york is a suitably tragic villain and seeing sir john gielgud out as chang may sound silly but actually works very well on screen trust me you need to check this movie out if you can find it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611983895301819 Review: i really enjoyed this film it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat it was very well directed i think it was important that they showed the other couple's life as well as terry and and show them as people with emotions as this film needed to show bobby as a cold and vindictive person br br i agree with another review it was sick love not true love he didn't need to go to great lengths as murder to give his wife a baby he should have been honest with her and told her that he was sterile and decide to adopt a baby together some reviews say that she was naive i think she was when it came to the adoption however best actors all round great movie to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979022204875946 Review: i thought this was movie was great richard and have great chemistry in this movie character plays a women who has fallen head over heals in love with richard character they end up getting married and everything seems perfect except wants a baby more than anything however she has a hard time trying to conceive richard will do anything to make her happy and will go to extreme measures to make her happy i thought the acting was great in this movie and it keeps you guessing it shows how naive one can be when they have fallen in love is a good actress in this and i wonder why she never made it further in her career richard is very impressive as the husband and plays the evil part very well i wonder why certain actors make it and certain ones don't all and all a great movie that i would recommend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9725180268287659 Review: it was a terrific movie i like to watch it again and again the actors were awesome the movie kept me on the edge of my seat i would recommend this movie to anyone i wish lifetime would put this movie on dvd i would most definitely purchase a copy this movie just proves that you should be very careful about who you get hooked up with you may think you know someone but you never know my daughter watched the movie with me she thought it was great all i know is i will watch this movie every time lifetime airs it it's the kind of movie that keeps you glued to the t v i wish lifetime would the movie but use the same actors and bring it to the big screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678709506988525 Review: this interesting film noir features three very good performances sanders patrick and the scenes between sanders and patrick are particularly outstanding as the detective is unfortunately not nearly as good he lacks the intelligence strength and cynical world view of a bogart had humphrey played this part we could have had a classic br br pace location a library and atmosphere are all good but there are a few plot holes sanders strongly fears and the ruthless organization nazis he represents yet after mistakenly killing sanders seems to experience no anxiety or remorse sanders then the library and its occupants by using the ruse that he and his men are detectives investigating the murder however hit man later tries to kill by shooting him without a even though the many other could have been expected to hear and become by the noise finally hit man tries to kill roberts who has discovered the truth but when she faints he inexplicably does not br br what bothered me the most however was that the chance for a great and unexpected conclusion was wasted throughout the film patrick is portrayed as a smart hard as nails sociopath fearing nothing yet at the end she flees panic stricken from the last surviving nazi a brutish thug by the time the cops find him he has killed her and she ends up being just another weak stereotypical victim what should have happened is this the cops find the nazi thug but he is dead she has cleverly killed him and then vanished to continue her evil ways Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6505159139633179 Review: george saunders is a who steals a rare copy of hamlet killing a guard in the process months later an associate of his is selling of the book for great sums of money one of the is sold to a man working for the nazi's not happy at being taken the nazi front man insists on getting his money back at the same time an investigator working for one of the other clients shows up the middle woman in an effort to keep herself safe begins to play all sides against each other and sets up a meeting at the new york public library between various parties however as people begin to die the library is locked down and more murders and perhaps some rare book seem to be close to happening complex murder mystery is a good little thriller with a great cast saunders is joined by richard and a cast of solid supporting players if there is a flaw the film is almost too complicated with plots with in plots and everyone pretty much out for themselves the layers of theft murder and war time intrigue this was 1942 are almost too many for the brief 70 minute running time still its an enjoyable little film with a darkness and sense of inescapable doom for some of the characters that clearly marks this as one of the first film noirs until shows up we're down among some charming thieves whom we like perhaps even more than the hero but its clear from word and deed this is not going to have a completely happy ending and they know it even if they fight it a good little film that's worth searching out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674227833747864 Review: is there any question that jeffrey combs is one of the true horror greats this movie seriously doesn't suck and is sort of funny watching a young combs at work is great but i wish he had had more lines look out for beyond re animator it's going to kick some Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5062289237976074 Review: just about every commentator has mentioned the way that some of the interview footage is over the concert footage in places this is true and is the biggest flaw of this film however it isn't so often or so bad that one shouldn't see this video if you are a black fan you have to see this aside from having seen black in the and early eighties i saw them in 2005 or 2006 when they also just like in this video the concert was amazing and very much like this which was why i rented this in the first place it's just about the best geezer rock out there check it out Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6964267492294312 Review: this is at least very close to a perfect video publication metal group dinosaurs of rock n' roll biggest and most influential heavy band in the world plays their hit songs and band's past what more do we need br br video starts from war pigs and ends to paranoid and in the middle all the greatest and most significant classics of the original line up are included electric funeral sweet leaf after forever iron man children of the grave and of course my personal favourite into the void i'm glad they didn't leave it out well how could they br br still this video is more than just the music ozzy osbourne tony geezer butler and bill ward goes over the group's colorful history only thing that slightly bothers me is when a live song is being interrupted with bits of interview for example is it that necessary to inform how the song n i b got it's name right in the middle of it one on top of the other i doubt it's still a small flaw so it's not too big deal br br band members also around in chairs and chat together pleasant material for a fan i admit i have difficulties of following what ozzy osbourne is muttering but it's just amusing i had a privilege to participate when the last tour entered finland and for me personally this video is an ideal way to recall that magnificent show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701982736587524 Review: even after nearly 20 years apart the original members of black have not lost a thing in this concert they perform their best songs from their heyday 1970 1978 including n i b war pigs and paranoid br br also included is priceless backstage footage with interviews and into their days as the top hard rock band on the planet the comments of ozzy tony geezer butler and bill ward are just as interesting and intriguing to watch as the fabulous onstage performances br br a must see for all and ozzy fans Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8911264538764954 Review: this film biography of early rock and roll star buddy holly 1936 1959 is a tour de force for gary busey the movie's highlights are stage performances where he plays guitar and sings holly songs he brings such energy to the performances that holly's own filmed performances almost pale in comparison infectious grin lights up the screen he creates a totally believable and winning personality and his oscar nomination for best actor was well deserved br br the film follows holly's career from growing up in texas to stardom and new york and his untimely death in a plane crash one thing i found interesting if true was buddy's driving ambition he had great plans to go beyond recording and performance to producing as young as he was he was already establishing himself as a shrewd businessman and definitely wanted to take things to a higher level we will never know if he would have ultimately his early success into a business brand like the rolling stones br br the lyrics of many of holly's songs are pretty adolescent read the lyrics for peggy sue or oh boy and you will see what i mean maybe to a great extent this explains his popularity with adolescent audiences but his and stage performances surely account for his influence on groups to follow both the rolling stones and the beatles have acknowledged his importance br br clearly some liberties were taken for dramatic effect for example i doubt that holly ever punched out a producer in or that the audience at new york's apollo theater was so immediately as to be wildly dancing in the aisles if you are interested in getting closer to the truth see the documentary the real buddy holly story 1985 that is produced and hosted by a very relaxed and engaging paul mccartney this contains interviews with holly's family friends and band mates holly's musical brothers are not even mentioned in the buddy holly story members of other bands like keith richards and don also offer opinions and stories and there is footage of old holly performances the mccartney production can stand on its own but it makes an excellent companion piece to the buddy holly story and perhaps should be required viewing for anyone who watches the fictionalized story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733234643936157 Review: first i'm a huge buddy holly fan i grew up knowing who he was and i knew all about that fateful plane ride that three incredibly bright flames just like that but i had never truly listened to his music i had heard much of it yes but not until i sat down with the intention of getting something out of it did i truly come to see the real buddy holly and let me tell you that my world is a different one now because of him br br because of this adoration for such an incredible man i bought the buddy holly story without ever seeing it previously i'm torn on my views of this film perhaps it's because buddy feels so alive to me that i just couldn't bear seeing gary busey in this role i'll admit that he did a nice job acting but his singing sounded so forced it seemed to me as if he knew he didn't sound a bit like buddy himself and therefore was using far too much energy to make an attempt at a similar sound in some parts of the film he succeeded but others ouch br br the movie a period of several years but i feel that portraying this time span could have been handled much better i had a difficult time at what point in buddy's life certain events were happening i also had a serious problem with some of the historical inaccuracies i think the worst one was the portrayal of the i understand how their real names couldn't be used and how for there were only two of them in the movie and maybe this was a good thing because the film's background vocals were cringe worthy and i disliked the way they were portrayed as a to buddy's career something else that really made no difference to the film but me was gary teeth they wore me out buddy holly had much better teeth i don't know why i noticed it but i did br br i'll end this review on what i felt was the best part of the movie buddy's last performance his final phone call to maria the big performance bringing him and richie to the stage followed by the still frame ending it startled even me and i feel that it effectively shows the audience how at one moment buddy holly was so alive and energetic and that his flame was out in the blink of an eye it was a beautiful way to portray this horrible tragedy i think br br good movie despite the obvious problems 7 10 br br some obvious flaws could use some work but not bad Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7408698201179504 Review: i saw this video 2000 years ago and would love to see it on dvd a good film but i would have loved it even more if it had included the legacy of the beatles and the etc br br i also don't know exactly how true the story is were some changes made to dramatize the story br br i was only 3 when buddy crashed and didn't wake up to his music until the late 70's much later i found out our family moved into our new house on yes february 3rd 1959 br br well little things you say and do his songs will always be remembered always Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834372997283936 Review: it occurred to me while the final scene of the movie to reveal the scant detail of buddy holly's death that there are still people alive today who were at that venue in iowa who remember it vividly that has to be a haunting memory lent even more poignancy by the lyrics of american pie as it pays tribute to the day the music died the world lost some tremendous talent that day lives cut short way before their prime and one can only wonder what might have been if the trio of musicians who that day had survived to create an even greater musical legacy br br i watched the film today some thirty years after it's original theatrical release thirty years i have some trouble wrapping my mind around that i had forgotten a lot of it while remembering some of the little things like the cricket in the wall who became with the band's name but most of all i remember the music it's hard just to sit there and not begin tapping to the beat of oh boy or that'll be the day and one has to wonder just where the threat to our morals might have actually come from with those tunes i'm with buddy on that score at least how could they be jungle rhythms if he came up with them funny how each decade brought it's own threat to the fabric of society the beatles disco and a whole host of other musical forms we're still listening and dancing to the beat so i guess they couldn't have been all that bad br br there was another from the film i had forgotten about this is where i learned to bang a phone on the table when the person on the other end wasn't seeing things my way i've done that a number of times over the years but by now had forgotten the source well i should be good for another thirty years or so now br br you certainly have to give gary busey credit for his portrayal of buddy holly seeing him today one could never imagine him as the down rocker with the horn glasses but it was a tour de force characterization and performance that earned busey an oscar nod don and charles martin smith are competent as buddy's band members though their characters take a back seat to much of the story i enjoyed the subtle ways that other musical legends were into the picture names like sam and king curtis without ever dwelling on their presence br br i'll always be a fan and follower of music from the fifties and sixties they call them now i guess that makes me a bit of an too but you can't replace the experience of growing up with the music history that now makes it to the big screen which only goes to reinforce the idea that i'll keep on enjoying the music until well the day i die Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9549011588096619 Review: this is one of those movies where i just want to move my feet and dance around the house it's a very positive and happy type of music the movie has some sad parts but mostly the music is what makes me happy gary busey did a great job as buddy holly buddy holly kept on going even tho his pastor his parents and the record producer told him no buddy holly didn't give up on what he liked i didn't know much about buddy holly until i watched this movie i've been to the surf ballroom where he last played but didn't give much attention to it until i watched this movie it's an incredible movie with lots of fun so get on your feet and see this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9812548160552979 Review: the buddy holly story shows the famous beginnings in the dunk texas to his rise to stardom to his tragic death in a plane crash by the fact that gary busey as holly plays his own instruments this movie is the biopic in its purest form there are some things that seem a little hackneyed namely the people of considering rock 'n' roll to be the devil's music but the masterful performances outweigh any weaknesses if there's only one thing that's for certain in this great big world of ours it's that buddy holly's music will never get stale whether it's that'll be the day peggy sue or another one of his songs they still sound great after all these years he remains one of the greatest singers in history br br just to show what really thought of their most famous son they didn't name a street after him until 37 years after his death what a bunch of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954498291015625 Review: the movie has taken a little for playing fast and loose with the facts but it will put you close to being in a time and place that no longer exist by getting to the feeling br br as keith richards remarks in paul movie about holly there's some buddy holly in almost all rock made since his day the tragedy that took him is dealt with gently and the rest of the movie recreates the joy of a great music career and a joyful body of music br br gary busey does a remarkable energetic portrayal of holly and his performances hint that he really gets into the music as a long time holly fan and rocker so do i Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750160574913025 Review: look this movie is obscure brilliant and a classic that should sought out by any means necessary i suppose the powers that be have decided that it will forever be relegated towards the bin nevertheless we could only pray for the chance to see this one on dvd i would say that it even beats the great if you like a dark movie with plenty of spooky imagery look for this one and see how an 80s horror movie is suppose to be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9512798190116882 Review: buddy holly was a pioneer and victim of the early days of rock 'n' roll the young singer songwriter from texas left his mark on the template of modern music inspired by elvis presley holly would spend a lot of time fighting the system in order to get his rock a billy sound recorded before his untimely death he was mixing lush strings with be rhythms holly would take his place with presley chuck berry jerry lee lewis and ricky nelson as the voices of teenage angst br br this easy to watch bio is not without flaws some situations events places and even names were not correct for various reasons what makes this movie so believable is that gary busey did his own singing in the part of holly a well produced soundtrack became a multi million seller br br busey was nominated for an oscar other stars of note are don conrad charles martin smith and maria Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510130882263184 Review: gary busey is superb in this musical biography great singing and excellent soundtrack the buddy holly story is a much better movie than la from reading other comments there may be some historical inaccuracies regardless it is a fun toe tapping film and a good introduction to buddy holly's music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756326079368591 Review: considering it's basically low budget cast this is a surprisingly good flick about the life and death of rock pioneer buddy holly gary busey stars as holly who was one of the first to use an electric guitar for pretty much all his music backed up by his holly had a string of hits and became a bona fide star before his death in a plane crash along with richie and the big the film follows his rise to stardom marriage to his sweetheart and eventual death i like this film and believe that you will too charles martin smith also does a great job in this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726420640945435 Review: gary busey did a splendid job playing the rock n roll legend buddy holly 1936 he does have a spitting image to the man being a garage band in the 50's is sure different from today's having a group of three is usually simple back in those days i bet that buddy holly busey was a much better musician than most of what i heard since he lived in texas it was only a quiet country town back then his parents were christians though his mother was a strong supporter of her son's work that's one of the reasons he didn't act like elvis he stuck to his ways that really makes him good when he went to tennessee he saw how bad the producers were they hated rock n roll that turned holly off big time getting used to the different atmosphere was a challenge to holly and his friends he got to tour with sam went to the famous apollo which the all afro american audience quickly accepted them i liked that and sam made sure holly and his band got some service that's what i call tolerance it's sad that he ritchie and j p the big richardson had their music careers cut short by a plane crash in 1959 at least their memories will live on in our hearts i don't what inaccuracies were in the movie all i care is that buddy holly the obstacles of music and politics in that time and the music is nearly perfect for gary busey he was perfect in the role and making the music as well god bless you gary busey 5 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644656777381897 Review: i've got to say it gary busey saved this film if it were not for his fine acting talents this film would have been sub par i recommend the film but just barely br br the biggest difficulty with the film is its broad disregard for historical and physical accuracy for example why is green and how come buddy's producer petty ignored where are the daily trips to the new mexico studio why is treated as a racist hate camp out to destroy the holly sound why was buddy's two week courtship to maria treated as a complex taboo race mixing stereotype why are buddy's boxes as light as feathers finally why are the portrayed as trouble making to holly's talent br br taken on their face these inaccuracies should spell doom for any film itself the buddy holly story however busey does deliver a stirring portrayal as the man whose death eventually led to the day the music died Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27097639441490173 Review: i first saw the buddy holly story when i was about seven years old i had no idea who buddy holly was nor can i remember what it was that made me sit down in front of the television tuned in to hbo and watch this engaging biopic what i remember was realizing that it was a somewhat true story about someone who actually lived i recall the music great songs that i still love today i can't believe gary busey sang his own songs and so well what a stud then came the end he died he freaking died i couldn't believe it i had no warning no prior knowledge like most coming into this film it taught me a harsh lesson about life and how it doesn't follow the rules that most movies teach us i just watched the film again tonight and was engaged all over again and a little saddened br br 8 out of 10 but i'll admit to a little bias Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9305088520050049 Review: it would be to judge that that either narrative or documentary to be more authentic than the other both have an underlying form of fiction and are never a true reflection of reality as producers seek to and narrate stories in their perspectives as both usually leaves some issues due to of and screen time it denies viewers the opportunity to open up debates and to further investigate and construct the real truth adding to the viewer's inability to evaluate sources eg comparisons with written history and the behind arguments history may be open to distortion through narrative and documentary br br to most people documentary may be seen more truthful as it usually involves actual and real life however these visuals are selected and edited to be arranged in a way that allows producers to present their version of realism to the viewers in the real buddy holly story paul mccartney seeks to establish the buddy holly as remembered by family and friends and how buddy had influence the rest of the music world the may have been distorted as memories may not be accurate and emotions have evolved to make a legend out of buddy the documentary did make to the film version and cover other events such as there were 3 members of and that buddy's music was actually heard outside of usa at that time he had to embark on a world tour however it did not go into deep discussion about what happened to buddy's wife after his death criticism and or negative discussions may have been left out of the documentary as the producers seek to present a buddy that the world should have remembered eventually we don't manage to construct the whole truth as we only ourselves to the past that the documentary tells us br br personally i prefer a narrative film because it provides rich visual which helps us to with the collective memory of that era it gives the audiences a more constructive structure of the story and this leads to better memory for the audiences when they the story there is also an element of which allows film makers to express their thoughts and views on certain issues in the buddy holly story racial issues were highlighted and viewers can certainly relate to these issues with respect to current situations br br movie goers consistently seek to revisit certain emotions when watching a film and using these emotions audiences can choose to make personal connections with the applied meanings that a film maker wants to deliver in most stories people are more likely to remember the struggles the and the way the story ends through the buddy holly story we do remember the struggles buddy and the had how maria had been a source of and that buddy holly was a great performer until the day he dies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968428373336792 Review: the buddy holly story is a great biography with a super performance from gary busey busey did his own singing for this film and he does a great job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9577874541282654 Review: gary best performance in a nicely flowing biography since had a musical background he was able to do his own songs and it really works it's always good to see that fine actor don one of the and charlie martin smith as well br br an 8 out of 10 best performance gary busey thankfully mr busey was oscar nominated for this losing to jon voight in coming home a fairly low budget flick that doesn't disappoint with great songs by mr holly i hope this made plenty of dough busey was never this popular again for varying reasons but thankfully he has this one great one on his resume Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755908250808716 Review: what a great film i never knew much about buddy holly but was familiar with his lively and fun music this is a wonderful biography of someone who helped change the music in the 1950's although i never cared for gary he was fabulous as buddy holly i don't know how accurate the movie is but assume at least for the most part it is accurate which makes the movie all the more interesting the music throughout the movie just adds the to this biography i don't think i would change a thing in this film it was all good what a difference in the stars from the 50's to todays music stars how can you compare someone like buddy holly to justin timberlake or any of the other popular singers of this generation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752301573753357 Review: legendary hammy and arrogant horror movie star conrad splendidly played with wicked sardonic aplomb by dies of a heart attack a bunch of drama school students steal corpse from its crypt and take it to a rundown mansion so they can party with it comes back to life and picks off the rude youths for his grave writer director norman a fresh original and even pretty stylish spin on the usual body count premise offers a neat of the glitzy hollywood milieu and does a sturdy job of maintaining a pleasingly misty and spooky atmosphere the kill set pieces deliver the grisly goods with a gal being set on fire a juicy decapitation the severed head rolls right down the stairs and onto the lawn so a raven can peck away at it and another poor being crushed with a coffin rating as the definite gruesome highlights kudos are also in order for the stellar cast of familiar b flick faces has a deliciously eye rolling ball with his flashy role leon contributes an amusing cameo as bitter washed up director wolfgang talbot adds some class as psychic medium mrs rohmer plus there are nice turns by as jerky drama student saint jennifer as the sweet meg jeffrey combs as the geeky stu and scott as the nerdy popping up in cool bits are chuck porky mitchell as a detective patrick wright in one of his customary policeman parts and as a corpse joel king's polished cinematography gives the film an attractive glossy look the moody score by jerry likewise hits the spot a fun little fright flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.97059565782547 Review: this film set the standard for all rock biopics to follow it accomplished this through the energetic performances of the leads the of the camera work avoiding clichés that were actually invented for the beatles in their first two films tight editing and a non judgmental presentation of the star as human being rather than symbol or god or demon yes there are minor holes in the plot and incidental details that are a little unnecessary and there will always be debate between families of those personally involved as to specifics but the issue here as in the much more recent i walk the line or carpenter's famed tv elvis biopic of the same era is whether the meaning of the life in its time and place as a catalyst for ideals and appreciation is made manifest in the performance and this is clearly the case here we come away from this movie understanding not only how buddy holly became a star but why i don't see what else one could want from the film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23933422565460205 Review: i turned 13 when elvis hit the big times in 1956 with his first hit a year later buddy holly stepped in to give the king some competition one of buddy's major talents besides his unique singing style and his ability is often buddy was also a skilled lead guitar player developing a unique style all his own on his gary busey attempts to capture this aspect of buddy's persona there were other contemporary master guitar rockers of equal caliber such as chuck berry carl perkins and eddie but buddy's talent is often overlooked br br as noted by others busey is the driving force behind the success of the buddy holly story not only does the script play with the facts of buddy's life but it even several anachronisms for the two years of buddy's popularity basically 1957 1959 one that comes to mind is the scene where buddy and maria are watching a 3 d movie buddy is with it all and tells maria that it'll never last it's just a fad in reality there were no 3 d movies in circulation at the time the heyday for 3 d was in the early 1950's by 1955 the fad had already faded yet another example where just a little research would have to make the story more believable br br at times it is difficult to separate what really happened from urban legends surrounding buddy's career the story about how the got their name may or may not be but it certainly did not take place the way it is presented in the movie another problem with the film is how buddy's parents are depicted certainly buddy's parents were supportive of his musical career maybe baby is credited to buddy's mother and she did have input into the writing of the song br br it's good that buddy's biggest hits were used in the movie but i miss hearing one of my favorites i'm looking for someone to love i'm proud that as a result of this movie buddy's music was for a new generation to hear his legacy is one of the very best from the early days of rock 'n' roll rave on buddy rave on Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9543483257293701 Review: the buddy holly story opens on a shot of a yellow neon moon on the roof of a roller in 1956 texas as the credits start the camera moves down from the moon to the parking lot into the roller past the and across the to a small where a small band is doing their sound check it's a tracking shot welles and scorcese would both appreciate it cuts to buddy holly's face down in concentration as he grips the headphones and talks to a man putting this band on the radio br br a young gary busey plays buddy holly and his performance is key he has to somehow show the passion that holly had for his music to make the film work this is a rock and roll story without lines of coke chased with shots of heroin and a fifth of whiskey this isn't about a man with several women to choose between in a sex brood abandoned lusty tragedy this is a film about a nice texas boy who respected his parents and went to church and had the same girlfriend for 5 years and fell in love with rock and roll busey finds that spark and it his passion is clear and infectious he really plays the guitar in the film and sings its not with holly's recordings busey was a young guy in hollywood in the seventies a struggling actor and as much or more so a struggling rock musician as well thus he gives a great performance because although he isn't buddy holly he's in a similar situation br br his first song is the old les paul classic mockingbird hill and he has the country to nail it next a kid calls out for some and against his two band mates in reality the were 3 guys but the down works fine for the film's limited narrative he leads them wailing into rocking with ollie the kids love it and the parents hate it the dj at the rolling tapes it and it is later released in new york without buddy holly even knowing it was ever recorded this leads to the funniest scene in a film filled with humorous moments an up disc jockey from buffalo calls up buddy at home the dj has been playing that'll be the day for 12 hours and is going for 24 the cops are banging on the door holly is confused but when the dust settles he is quite thrilled he tells the boys and their rise begins dan as the drummer and charles martin smith as the round out the band nicely and have good chemistry with each other there are problems but not overblown drama thats found in most rock all biopics the movie doesn't manipulate you either your emotions soar but they're not manipulated when the step onto the apollo stage in harlem the first white group ever to play there then rip into an charged performance of oh boy and win the audience over my rock and roll loving ass got choked up and cried next busey and the boys make it's so easy sound and more soulful than i would have believed possible br br anyone with even a cursory knowledge of buddy holly's story will know where this movie will end holly died in a plane crash with richie and the big way too young we as the audience know that yet the movie is so well written directed and lovingly acted that we forget it almost immediately the movie isn't about his death it's about his life and his place in rock and roll history the film ends with his last performance and it's a good fifteen minutes of busey rocking out possessed by the ghost of buddy holly i was happy to hear him end it on not fade away my favorite of his songs the film freezes before the end credits with the information about the plane crash but i hardly noticed it i was still thinking about how good that last song was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9289950728416443 Review: i was fortunate enough to be an extra in this movie when i was about 13 during the roller scenes my junior high school drama class was invited to participate it was a fantastic experience br br gary busey charles martin smith and don played the music live all day as a musician i can appreciate the work and dedication these guys put in to their roles they must have played those songs 20 times it's very difficult to maintain consistency and energy under those conditions this is visible during a cut to a close up on that'll be the day but fortunately the unsuspecting public probably wouldn't have picked it up br br skating around all day getting the day off from school and being transported back in time was a incredible thrill i also had my first date on film i had to walk a girl up to the ticket booth woo hoo even with an out of date haircut and hot lights melting the in my hair it was still worth it fun stuff br br the movie is top notch and is highly satisfying as a whole busey delivers his best role ever and the supporting cast is superb i'm glad to have participated in a great film of the day to think i could have been in summer or something not br br a funny ironic ending to this is that years later i was in a video store in malibu looking at the movie the week it was released on video gary busey walked in and stood right next to me i showed him the cover and on how great he was and how i was an extra and whatnot pretty weird but very cool for what it's worth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977521538734436 Review: i always liked listening to buddy holly and felt a real loss when he was killed at a young age in an airplane crash he wasn't in the old rock 'n roll class of let's say chuck berry or jerry lee lewis but he wasn't far behind who knows how big his legacy would have been had he sang for decades almost every single he put out was a hit br br so i was very pleasantly surprised how good a job gary busey did at playing him and at imitating his singing voice he did buddy proud as were the actors don and charles martin smith who played holly's backup group the br br music wise there are some of holly's better known songs in the beginning of the film and its really good with a strong finish at the end as holly and the boys are shown in iowa in their last concert ever busey not only sings like holly he's a dead ringer for him in the looks department some thing was the best performance ever and you get no argument from me br br i'm also glad they ended the film on an upbeat note with that iowa concert instead of dwelling on his tragic accident the ending could have been a real downer but they didn't let it be Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9156813621520996 Review: if filming is about vision and real life this movie is quite perfect talks about immigration in the usa from italy the beginning of but it speak also for now when immigration is still a focus br br it doesn't to be rich to be a visionary film br br acting at extra level charlotte gainsbourg a star a good challenge for the academy award 2007 br br after first attempt an emotional but too intellectual movie this one has learned and lesson to name just two italian masters br br plot is arguing directing accurate maybe just a little less melodrama would be more effective br br if challenging for academy award next year by almodovar is a mature movie by an always brilliant director deserves it more because of his good effort to be a european movie for the american scene br br and this is it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8780865669250488 Review: where do i start do i say how great the cinematography is do i praise certain scenes which show the directors creativity do i tell how realistic the scenes on ellis island are should i mention that for a change we do not have the cliché scene of viewing statue of liberty by now immigrants viewing the statue from the ships is a cliché br br now whats not likable two major things one being a modern song score not even a good one to boot br br second nearly deadly the film is boring it moves so slow that watching paint dry would be an improvement br br the minute running time is to long yet the film seems unfinished we see no scenes of this family in the us our hero mentions he wants to find his twin brother i would have enjoyed scenes of his futile of maybe lucky search instead of other drawn out scenes br br the film is a near miss br br ratings out of 4 81 points out of 100 imdb 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7538878917694092 Review: this is a good film no doubt but with some odd aspects without spoiling anything it takes place in 3 places only a sicilian farm the boat and ellis island new york all shots are close up so we never see a broad sweep of anything i wonder if this was to save money no street scenes anywhere and we don't even see the boat except in close ups and the music what on earth was going on with playing nina simone songs decades before they were out i could have done without the milk river business too but hey before you think of me as a pure let me repeat this is a very good film with moments wonderful photography great characters and more accuracy than the usual american efforts at the immigration experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9338458180427551 Review: an interesting look at the immigrant experience told as a fable with some very weird imagery br br i got drawn to this movie because it tells of immigrants from sicily who traveled to america i imagine much the same as my grandfather did at that time travelling in to provide for the ships i cannot imagine it was very comfortable as shown in this film br br laws immigrants existed i would guess that these laws were more strict on those who came from the mediterranean and africa immigrants had to be free from contagious diseases or in the film we see physical and mental the latter because of the view that low intelligence is single women could not enter the country on the that they would become prostitutes so most married single men already in the country as arranged beforehand at ellis island before entry br br this is the story of a british immigrant charlotte gainsbourg who arranges to marry a poor sicilian vincenzo he is trying to get his family through with a son that is mute and a mother that is considered feeble minded she was fantastic in the role by the way br br you will also see character actor vincent in his next to the last appearance i don't know if his last film has been released he plays a and is also very good br br it was a strange but enjoyable film it's not for everyone as i imagine those who don't have some interest in the immigrant experience would find it rather slow Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8578473925590515 Review: this review is in response to the submission wondering how correct the movie was br br saw this movie last year and found it inspiring that hopeful immigrants like my italian grandparents who came through ellis island at the turn of the last century would subject themselves to all manner of just to enter america br br it was certainly eye opening since my grandparents never spoke of anything terrible while there my grandmother was 5 years old and my grandfather 18 when they arrived br br i just returned from a trip to new york where i had the pleasure of visiting ellis island and the museum actually walks you through the immigration evaluation process the filmmaker obviously did his research right down to the medical and equipment questions and puzzles they are all there at the museum even the wedding pictures and the review board room correct anyone who has immigrant grandparents should see this movie inspirational to say the least Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7775002717971802 Review: ugh what an embarrassing episode last night it was either a failed script for abc special or the product of an earnest rookie writer just out of college making an homage to that classic pc anti gun from 1974 the gun in fact hubby were disappointed that the closing shot wasn't of the gun being melted down like in the movie br br no i'm not some it's just that when the producer of an intelligent nuanced series gets it in his head that i should be subjected to a didactic dramatization of his personal cause i'd appreciate it if the lecture at least wasn't delivered via 2 by 4 geez br br ok the lesson is over the message has been delivered the important episode has been aired now let's get back to some entertaining episodes that try to respect our intelligence Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41267871856689453 Review: this film promises much but delivers little the basic problem has to do with the inclusion of charlotte character in this film immigrants from sicily did not need a anglo in any way the movie may have needed her but new citizens certainly did not in my opinion the decision to include her destroys the continuity of the film this is particularly troubling since it seems to not only the characters in the movie but also the history of immigration itself immigrants themselves were heroic figures fully capable of getting along without having to satisfied what i believer to be a veiled image of the white man's burden i wonder if someone will make a movie of irish immigrants which will include a sicilian woman as a major character the left elbow index considers seven aspects of film acting production sets dialogue artistry film continuity plot and character development on a scale from high of 10 for excellent 5 for average and 1 for needs help both film continuity and plot rate a low of 1 the continuity as discussed above is further degraded by the surrealistic ending does not a film of such important historical significance deserve more than a conclusion which reminds one of marc the plot is simple enough until it seems to become entangled with too much time in the old country too little time on the ship and too much emphasis on the ending the acting and character development is average since all the characters are fixed throughout the film and the inclusion of the anglo saxon speaking perfect english almost turns the movie into a satire where's when you need him the production sets the dialogue and the artistry are very good each rating a 10 the sets in sicily on the ship and on ellis island are as good as one can find the dialogue is marvelous and the singing is superb i agree with scorsese that listening to the sicilian dialect is a pleasure note that the immigrants speak of america not the united states the ideal vs the political reality the are many good artistic scenes with dreams of america gold coins raining and giant among the best the average left elbow index is 5 25 raised to a 7 0 when with the imdb scale one other notion seems to run through ellis island experience the tribulations of pass immigrants was grueling later in 2006 one only had to pay a coyote or boat owner and sneak into the county under the darkness of night no questions asked the movie is worth seeing but it appears that what one sees is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626347422599792 Review: this film played in for 7 days i saw it on the last day of its run regretted that i could not recommend it to others because this is a film that cries out for the big screen experience the aerial shot where the crowded ship pulls away from the equally crowded dock is a masterpiece as is the scene where the two lead characters flirt on deck almost a ballet and sexier in its than so many more explicit films these days i just cringe to think that more people won't have the opportunity to see this fine film in a theater the dvd experience will not be the same here's an idea if you live in a college town see if you can lobby for it to show up in a campus film festival Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9494641423225403 Review: this is a film notable for what is not shown as much as for what is what is shown is the incredible poverty in sicily as the 19th century gave way to the 20th a life style that made people dream of the world of america the mancuso family live in a place that is not even a hamlet just a stone cottage set amid the harsh stones of a country that cannot offer even a single blade of green grass an opening sequence sees the mancuso males barefoot up a stones in their mouth to offer at a at the top in exchange for a that they should set out for the new world or remain where they are it further shows life aboard the liner masses indeed yearning to breathe free and conditions in ellis island where their journey still not over they are and examined to prove their to enter america what is not shown is the ship in or indeed any shot that would identify it as a large ocean going liner what is also not shown is anything that would identify america no cliché view of new york harbour and the statue of liberty so that ellis island could be anywhere in any country perhaps the most remarkable shot is the one from a camera crane looking down on hundreds of people jammed together slowly almost two thirds of the people at screen left begin to separate from the third at screen right and we realize that those on the left are actually aboard the ship and those on the right are on the dock a powerful statement of society being fragmented there's a strong documentary feel throughout as though we were following an actual ship full of immigrants even though it has been carefully scripted and is clearly an amalgam of typical families conditions at the time with almost nothing happening in dramatic terms it's not for the popcorn brigade at the multiplex but for the rest of us it's a very fine film indeed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969491183757782 Review: was a great experience many filmmakers tell their stories to a big extent via dialogue directs his film very visually driven for everything he wants to tell he finds powerful images that are able to stand for themselves thus he understands film as a medium that primarily tells its stories over the pictures on screen particularly european cinema is often very dialogue driven and many of the young us american directors are strongly influenced by that opposite attitude was really the point that made this film special for me it has also a very interesting topic that is wrapped up in a quite unusual story and told with humour vincenzo is outstanding as family head as well as the amazing charlotte gainsbourg who i enjoy watching in every single one of her movies there are many great sequences in this movie just to pick one when the ship leaves italy and the people just quietly stare this scene is great particularly if you consider the pop cultural references that go with it titanic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582803845405579 Review: the golden door is the story of a sicilian family's journey from the old world italy to the new world america a middle aged man who hopes for a more life persuades his family to leave their homeland behind in sicily take the arduous journey across the raging seas and inhabit a land whose rivers supposedly flow with milk in short they believe that by risking everything for the new world their dreams of will be fulfilled the imagery of the new world is optimistic clever and highly imaginative silver coins rain from heaven upon as he how he'll be in the new world and twice the size of human beings are shown being to suggest wealth and health and rivers of milk are in and flow through the minds of those who anticipate what the new world will all of this imagery is interwoven with the characters and helps nicely compliment the gritty realism that the story unfolds to the audience the contrast between this imagery versus the dark reality of the sicilian people helps provide hope while they're aboard the ship to the new world br br the voyage to the new world is shot almost in complete darkness especially when the seas roar and nearly kill the people within the dark reality i referred to is the old world and the journey itself to the new world the old world is depicted as somewhat and primitive this is shown as together to sell what few possessions he has left and rabbits in order to obtain the appropriate clothing he needs to enter the new world i thought it was rather interesting that these people believed they had to conform to a certain dress code in order to be accepted in the new world it was almost suggesting that people had to fit a particular stereotype or mold in order to be recognized as morally fit the most powerful image in the film was when the ship is leaving their homeland and setting sail for the new world this shot shows an overhead view of a crowd of people who slowly seem to separate from one another depicting the separation between the old and new worlds this shot also suggested that the people were being torn away from all that was once familiar wanted to divorce from their previous dark living conditions and were to enter a world that held more promise br br as later contrasted to how the new world visually looks the old world seems dark and bleak as compared to the bright yet foggy new world i thought it was particularly interesting that the statue of liberty is never shown through the fog at ellis island but is remained hidden i think this was an intentional directing choice that seemed to the purpose of what the statue of liberty stands for give me your poor your tired your hungry seemed like a joke in regards to what these people had to go through when arriving at the new world once they arrived in the they had to go through rather humiliating tests i e puzzles etc in order to prove themselves as fit for the new world these tests completely changed the perspectives of the sicilian people in particular mother had the most difficult time herself to the rules and laws of the new world feeling more violated than treated with respect where their dreams once provided hope and optimism for what the new world would provide the reality of what the new world required was and rude doesn't change much other than his attitude towards what he felt the new world would be like versus what the new world actually was seemed disappointing to him this attitude was shared by mostly everyone who with him their character arcs deal more with a cherished dream being greatly upset and a dark reality that had to be accepted br br the film seems to make a strong commentary on preparing oneself to enter a heavenly and civilized society marriage and intelligence are to these rules is to prevent disease immoral behavior and stupidity from dominating perhaps this is a commentary on how america has learned from the failings of other nations and so was purposefully established to secure that these plagues did not and though the rules seemed rigid they were there to protect and help the people flourish Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9231728911399841 Review: 2006 shown in the u s as the golden door was written and directed by this film is different and i think better than most movies about impoverished people who leave europe and come to the united states br br the film begins with scenes in a poor rural region of sicily we always hear that sicily is a rocky island but you won't really understand the implications of that phrase until you see the first half hour of the golden door br br the middle section of the film is devoted to the long voyage to the u s most immigration films show us ten minutes of people in the third class section becoming and then show us the statue of liberty not this movie we get a sense for life below and it isn't charming we never actually see the statue of liberty either br br finally the typical movie will give us another ten minutes of ellis island and then the immigrants are walking through new york's lower east side not here the ellis island experience occupies about one third of the footage br br vincenzo is outstanding as mancuso who is bringing his two sons and his mother to the new world charlotte gainsbourg is equally good as lucy reed a mysterious who also speaks fluent italian br br there are some strange touches in the movie especially the sound track with songs by nina simone there must be some symbolism there but i couldn't make sense of it br br another reviewer has already pointed out that this film will do better viewed in a theater rather than on dvd still large screen or small screen it's worth seeking out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961799144744873 Review: some days ago in rome a young romanian man with criminal assaulted and tortured to death a middle age lady coming back home after an afternoon of shopping a romanian girl who had seen everything reported what happened br br therefore it started a debate about the too much intense flow of immigrants from romania them as criminals everyone br br i'm only 15 but i thought what idea of does italy give to these poor people how ever do they regard us as the land of plenty yesterday evening i finally saw and my question had an answer when you have only a donkey and some those propaganda showing united states as a land with milk rivers and huge vegetables makes such an impression br br is really a must see film it balances an ethereal symbolism milk rivers play hard and rocky mountains the name and character lucy and a cruel realism the mass of hopeful people on the ship the at ellis island there's a mixed cast going from the angelic charlotte gainsbourg to the realistic vincenzo till a bitter and smashing as the mother but was it really so hard to enter in the new world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578691720962524 Review: this film is an impressionistic poetic take on the immigrant experience a reflective look at the turmoil and fear which might be associated with these are aspects not often considered in movies about to america in particular and to to any country more generally and the film vividly and convincingly depicts the and enthusiasm if ignorance that poor illiterate sicilian immigrants have in anticipation of their to the united states br br they have some fantastic unrealistic notions about the united states which are on the trip over one is that the rivers run with milk an image which is depicted in the movie to poetic impressionistic effect the film is devoid of sound and the silence seems to reflect the of the ignorance the locals have about life in america or if not ignorance of it a vision significantly colored with and fantasy br br that said the movie depicts with realism the boat ride to the united states and the process which at ellis island had to undergo the boat ride is imagined as rather dull which surely it was much of the time the quarters in which the residents sleep is depicted as extremely crowded with beds spaced four or five inches from one another and lacking much light which it was surely the case below deck br br again the film is not with music or excessively bright lighting and the effect is to create a fairly realistic imagining of what it was truly like for people to the united states the villagers may not be worldly but they are quite reasonable and the interaction with the eldest of the with the immigration officer who insists on particular results are quite bittersweet as they are not diluted or for the benefit of a syrupy conclusion and one sees the of the realism of sicily with the extensive regulations which guide life in the united states br br the immigrants and their story are very interesting and the combination of cold eyed realism and the magical fantasy of peoples' imaginations make for a persuasive vision of the beliefs held by or any people with little formal education moving to the united states the acting is similarly it is not at all or showy but seems the more realistic for it that said all the main performers in particular mancuso vincenzo the clear leader of the group is excellent while never smiling his character's actions speak much louder and it is clear that thankfully the other members of the group his two sons and the above mentioned elder the boys' grandmother have faith in his leadership abilities and respect his clear leadership his character with great decency and and it is a testament to his abilities that his character appears so capable and confident while his character betrays very little emotion br br one of the film is a chance encounter with a mysterious the excellent and mysterious charlotte gainsbourg who speaks italian and during the entire film we wonder why she is going to the united states or what connection she has to the otherwise sicilian group at the end this is finally revealed and the revelation is done typically realistically and does not seem particularly melodramatic or showy br br the film is directed by who has a firm grasp on the realistic if sometimes superstitious world view his characters inhabit and presents it competently and it is in fact fantastically confident given how awkwardly the realism and might have combined in the film it is a worthy examination of the immigrant experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829967021942139 Review: i just had the opportunity to see known in the u s as 'the golden and was very impressed by both it's dreamy occasionally surreal tale of a family that from to the u s in the early days of the 20th century it also worked as a proverbial middle finger jammed into the eyeball of homeland security preferably all the way up to the 3rd in it's depiction of the ill treatment of foreigners who just want a better life than they were getting from their original mother land the mostly italian cast with a few exceptions works well this is a quiet understated film that is lovely to look at the occasional but tasteful use of surrealism is always a pleasure while the screenplay is well written this is a film for those who are sick tired of mindless escapism from hollywood that serves little more than to sell popcorn not that i have any burning issues with popcorn mind you i actually love the stuff you would do wise to seek out the golden door or whatever it's being titled in your area Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9144156575202942 Review: the golden door is for this viewer the finest film of the year to date it is a masterpiece of concept writing directing acting and cinematography more importantly this beautiful film is a much needed reflective mirror for us to view the history of immigration of into america at a time when the very mention of the word is a political fuse writer director has given us not only a deeply moving story he has also provided a for viewers to re visit the history of each of our origins with the exception of the native americans we all entered america as at some point in our and it is to view this film with that fact in mind br br the film opens in turn of the century sicily as poverty stricken widower mancuso vincenzo and his brother angelo climb a rocky hill to present their to the cross to ask for a sign as to whether they should continue to struggle for existence on the island or go to america the land of dreams deaf mute son runs to the top of the hill with he has found with images of america money growing on trees and vegetables larger than people etc and accepts this as the sign that he should move his family to america after convincing his reluctant mother and his sisters rita de and rosa isabella to make the trip he sells his only possessions two and rabbits and the man with the boat arranges their trip giving the family shoes appropriate clothing and instructions to board an ocean liner as third class passengers as the mancuso family prepares to board they are asked for a photograph and as they pose behind a painted set an lucy charlotte gainsbourg walks into the photo as though she were part of this peasant family lucy cannot board the boat for america without male escort br br the voyage begins and in her gentle way identifies with the mancuso family finally her safe passage by to to marry her convenience not for love' when they arrive in america through a violent storm and living conditions that are appalling poor the multitude of third class passengers survive bond and eventually arrive at ellis island believing their dream of america has been fulfilled but everyone must pass harsh physical tests de and even intelligence testing to determine if they can enter america the officials let them know that america does not want genetically inferior people entering the new world each woman must be selected by a man to marry on ellis island before they are allowed admission the manner in which the mancuso family remains united until a somewhat surprising ending is the closing of the tale br br few of us understand the strict rules and harsh treatment immigrants face or at least faced at the turn of the century on ellis island and if we do we have elected to that information the golden door presents the case for struggles in a manner that not only touches our hearts but also challenges our acceptance of current immigration but all political issues aside the golden door is first and foremost a film of enormous beauty exquisite photography deeply felt performances by a huge cast and a very sensitively written and directed story the is a film that deserves wide distribution a movie that is a must see for everyone highly recommended grady harp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925243258476257 Review: i have never missed an episode david morse is a wonderful actor and i am hoping that this show can survive it certainly beats out that csi crap i love the storyline and would actually like to see him as a cop again someday i give the show a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.933238685131073 Review: this is christmas time a in terms of rebirth or at least this is what can be hoped regarding the italian cinema it was something like 30 40 years that the italian cinema didn't craft an art piece of this size this is an absolute contemporary film that can be also regarded at the same level of quality as the italian masterpieces of the past needless to quote any name and finally this is also a big production for italian standards of the time in this movie there is a rare balance of different elements all of them understandable and enjoyable at different levels of fruition real poetry real humor real tenderness real drama real beauty no rhetoric no easy surreal no typical like no over acting no director there is also a cool use of two heartbreaking nina songs whose music i reckon has never been used in a proper way for a score so if this will not be a real for the italian cinema it is an extraordinary evolution for after his another definitive beautiful film is not to be missed it is that kind of film' helpful to enjoy movie making movie watching helpful to enjoy and understand life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667224287986755 Review: enhanced by the expressive cinematography of agnes godard beau golden door is a visually striking tone poem that follows the journey of a peasant family from their primitive home in sicily to ellis island in new york at the turn of the century it is a surreal enigmatic often strange but ultimately deeply rewarding experience dreamlike and symbolic imagery with gritty realism the latest film by is like an impressionistic painting a cinematic artist's rendering of what the immigration process may have been like for our parents and grandparents magical mystery tour came about as a result of his visit to the museum on ellis island the looks on the faces of the immigrants depicted in photographs he saw and his research into the harsh policies and used during the admission of immigrants br br guided by letters he read of immigrants sent to relatives who remained at home identifies with those impoverished immigrants who were able to see the positive side of things beyond their ordeal to mancuso vincenzo and his older son angelo america is a distant dream that they know nothing about after climbing a rocky mountain to pray to the saints for a sign they are rewarded when they are shown post cards by younger son a deaf mute that depict the new world as a land where they can bathe in rivers of milk sit under a money tree or harvest giant and br br after of their animals in exchange for shoes and suits his two sons and his elderly mother set out on their adventure with more hope than trepidation but the equation soon shifts the other way as they board the boat and settle into their crowded third class the most talked about scene in the film takes place using an overhead camera that shows masses of people standing as the ship pulls away the frame is divided into those aboard the ship and those waving goodbye from the dock and the way they are separated implies they are being torn from everything familiar br br aboard the ship is a mysterious english woman named lucy charlotte gainsbourg does not reveal her past or the reason she is traveling to america but she seems to stand for the onset of the modern world they are entering though they eye each other lucy becomes interested in and asks him to marry her in order to allow her to enter the country the voyage is treacherous with a violent storm the ship shot in almost complete darkness passengers in are tossed against the side of the boat and afterward bodies lie tangled and twisted on the floor as if in a macabre the of passage through immigration at ellis island does not become any easier and attacks the way illiterate peasants in the name of civilized society are forced to put puzzles together perform tasks and undergo humiliating medical to prove they are fit br br a marriage ceremony feels like an auction block and the young women look when they are matched with overweight middle aged men this is the only way they can enter the golden door however since single women are rejected unless they have partners ostensibly to prevent the threat of prostitution through the fog the can barely see the land of milk and honey and there is no statue of liberty asking for the tired and the poor the masses yearning to breathe free in their imagination however the river is still flowing waiting for them to jump in though the ending is ambiguous and one door opens on to a blank wall another door symbolizes a rebirth of the soul and the passage we must all take from the old world to the new Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7265713214874268 Review: did a fantastic job with one of those films that linger in the back of your mind for years it was see comments and synopsis here in imdb br br now carrying the magnificent young talents he had for the first time on screen then he takes the audience into a dark void a literal plunge into dangerous waters the subject is in this case from italy to the new world the name of the film a big deal calling it for its american release the golden door br br the story of a family that leaves everything and risks the rest that is their lives for a dream br br i hate to spoil the show telling the story so i'll dwell a bit in the work and all his team did so brilliantly br br first of all choosing to stick to what he knows direct sound as much as possible this means the whole film the textures the pain the nuances of reality are always with the smells the heat or the cold the sweat and the blood life and death as as it is in real life br br the of bent metal and grinding wood the infamous drone of the wind and the ominous sounds of big engines and ship horns are among the points that make this film so involving br br cinematography is in the hands of a french the symbolism of light is present from the very first shot again almost the very first shot from and pervades throughout the film with intimacy and a terrible sense of desperation the subdued tones and the very gray and grim depictions of people suffering the cramped and filthy boat they sail to hope is mesmerising br br light is used almost to discover every character in the dark the beauty of every shot and every scene is accentuated by the period costumes and the perfectly selected physical features of the actors br br again as he usually does vincenzo is definitely on his own he plays the father of two sons the same actors who were fifteen and twelve and now are nineteen and sixteen with all the power he always conveys to his very complex characters br br charlotte gainsbourg is so so i guess she's never achieved again the perfection she reached in the cement garden and in her very first film br br maybe it's just that she seems a bit awkward in her role br br the locations and sets are harsh and compelling almost playing a character on their own br br maybe the most remarkable character is the one played by the mute younger son the contrast here with his first role is complete then he played a kid that was as relentless as anything around him now his character is all expression and just that no words at all his eyes tell the whole story with sublime power br br maybe this is one of those films that will not be very well received in the states it's absolutely italian in everything it's so italian that most of the time the language is one of the many that is much older than italian itself in the usa this film may be a bit too much for americans because of the subject but anyone who remembers the story of their families when they arrived in the states will see this films with awe br br and again the that goes hand in hand with ideas is back with a closing scene in the water only this time it goes from underwater photography to aerial br br all in all another great and very well told story from this filmmaker that only this year 2006 has collected 6 prizes and was nominated for the golden lion not a small deed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9228870868682861 Review: i never thought i'd say this about a biopic but there is a near over abundance of characterization especially concerning emotions and too little on the literal occurrences in his life by the end i'm not sure if he dies he's supposed to or if his sister finally dies she's supposed to or if the director spent a little too much time on the railroad that's an inside joke in case you missed it wrote a children's book called night on the railroad however this glimpse inside the mind of a writer who poetry and fairy tales from his imagination is very intelligent creative entertaining and emotionally powerful br br all this despite the fact that everyone is animated as animals like in many of stories br br some of the visuals are truly astounding especially considering that it was a made for tv movie seriously some of them like the sequence with birds trailing blue light rival parts of however i still can't stand computer animation when it is mixed with animation the cgi trains are horribly obvious even more so than the anastasia train br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9768733978271484 Review: spirit and chaos is an artistic biopic of a japanese poet and writer who was active in the early 20th century the film captures and his artistic method poems his inspiration the spirit of nature and its fantastic beauty and his struggles to accept a harsh reality in the face of his idealist imagination br br the film integrated excerpts of poems into the plot beautifully his relationships with his students was powerful especially in one scene where he offers everything he has to a student who has just been caught stealing materials from the classroom selfless compassion for the farmers in his village his sister and other unfortunate people can serve as a lesson to us all furthermore devotion to science was also nicely portrayed in a time when western ideas were still met with especially in provincial towns like the one where grew up he understands its in helping his fellow villagers and is inspired by its elegance the way the film presented moments of artistic passion and disappointment in the writer were truly intense and well interpreted br br i felt that the cgi integrated into the film while groundbreaking an innovative with the more organic animation it could be argued that this was intentional to represent conflict within the main character but i found it rather i also wish that the film had discussed buddhist influence but it worked fine without it br br i though this film was very well done i give it a 9 10 with the one point being for the cgi otherwise the animation plot and dialog were all wonderful and heartfelt i haven't seen any other films by but after seeing this one i will be sure to give them a chance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744724631309509 Review: i'll make this brief this was a joy to watch it may or may not have been more effective if the characters had resembled their real life counterparts but aside from this minor observation i found the fantasy animal characters to be most enjoyable the visuals were most stunning except for the second rate cg scenes which could have been left out i dislike computer generated animation anyways it defeats the purpose of a biopic such as this one watch it you will appreciate it too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7672588229179382 Review: all the characters in this cartoon were hilarious norman the viking guardian had some memorable phrases and the skull master the bad guy would always be to kill max with some insane cackling the writing is the best br br i was glued to the set when this would come on when i was younger if they came out with a dvd of all the episodes they made i would be forced to buy it this and a conan the barbarian cartoon are the ones i miss the most from childhood i think these cartoons are the most out of all the great cartoons i used to watch these cartoons on channel 13 in the los angeles area br br i remember the owl was always afraid warning max that he was in trouble and that he was the chosen one max didn't believe that he was the chosen one and always gave the owl trouble norman was less talkative but his simplicity was funny he would say things like i eat monsters for breakfast when he was battling them and then when he was battling zombies he would say i eat zombies for nevermind classic cartoon comedy and action br br i vote that they re air mighty max Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9008482694625854 Review: a surprisingly great cartoon in the same league as batman tas and its ilk i enjoyed it in my youth and recently had been able to watch them all again great voice acting from tim curry richard moll tony jay and maurice in various roles the only i had was rob voice seemed a little too old for the title character but that wasn't a big deal as the stories were great and the fact that the whole thing has a great time loop twist ending some people say it was a cop out but i found it refreshing compared to many series that just leave things hanging hopefully one day they put this series out on dvd unfortunately it came out at a time when dvd's weren't yet prevalent and the cartoon probably only served to sell a particular type of toy which i never found appealing despite the entertaining cartoon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.94139164686203 Review: the title of my summary pretty much covers my review br br this is to me what teenage mutant ninja turtles was to someone 5 years older while i missed out on that little pop culture wave i embraced the toy line and t v series that was mighty max with both arms br br you wanna know how into this i was i went as mighty max for halloween br br thank god for the internet thanks to last week i was able to watch this great show from my childhood for the first time in over a decade br br i'm watching this right now having just been blown away by recognizing rob of and am also loving the celebrity humor in tar wars 4 minutes in and they have already mentioned by name clint eastwood governor arnold dustin hoffman john wayne and ace ventura yeah br br damn it is only upon writing this that i realize there is no way in hell i can give this series anything less than a perfect score any imperfections have been lost in the fog of time br br this is my childhood this is this is the mighty one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7928268909454346 Review: wow this movie is the voice of a climbing generation director sam keith takes us to the darkest depths of man's soul where we find love life and top world weary telly leo follows his heart and his anchors through a cerebral journey to find sanity in a post apocalyptic colorado instead telly meets confrontation in don jason the embodiment of machismo and a of foibles the epic film comes to a at a gut wrenching top competition that will make even the strongest willed viewers squeamish at the dizzying heights br br this movie has it all top outside top in the gym cut off shorts and shirts awesome climbing footage some so good you see it 2 or 3 times bear and snake attacks br br i gave the movie 8 out of 10 because i wanted to see the romance develop a bit more it seemed as if the film was leading up to a spicy top sex scene between telly and his new lover but alas it wouldn't fit into the already jam packed hour and a half thrill ride br br fans of cliffhanger and mission impossible ii will find this flick to be a diamond in the rough overall if you are ready to challenge your world view on humanity and climbing this is the film for you 1 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9531596302986145 Review: ahh i didn't order no amazing hit show we'll you got one hack is simply the greatest television show ever made a little bit of me died when i on the t v one friday night to catch a little hack and it wasn't on the show dug deep into key social issues of our culture i found that at the end of any episode i watched i walked away having been both entertained and informed i am actually dumber now that hack is gone i no longer want to help the needy and less fortunate since hack has been gone i see them as and an strain on so for the love of god we need to bring back hack Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7445140480995178 Review: my friends and went through a period of time when we would rent movies that none of us had ever heard of the only good that came from it was this movie take it to limit right as the movie started we could tell we were in for a true classic the music is probably done by rural white boys from colorado but it sounds just like early 90's rap the star of the show actor leo plays the bad boy so well especially sporting a big the entire movie this movie is based on climbing and i'm not a climber yet even i think it's hilarious when they have the climber struggling to climb and there's a guy in the background who is basically walking up the you don't want to miss this movie you'll get to see the same clips over and over again you'll get surprises at every turn you'll find yourself quoting the unforgettable lines i highly recommend this movie to anyone take it snow disclaimer this movie is poorly done but that is what makes it great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9756948947906494 Review: wow we watched this film in the hopes that it would have at least some decent rock climbing scenes we were disappointed there but it was still a great movie it was soooo cheesy it was great i haven't laughed so hard at a movie in a long time if you are into rock climbing and you enjoy cheesy movies then this one is absolutely for you Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.629711389541626 Review: symbolism galore great tunes this film crushed their soon to be no more target audience's expectations these monkees and the naturally selected members of the group were witnessing a subtle yet in your face kiss goodbye to each other the message rings true today the cage you escape from and the bridge you want to jump off of are the next generations own disappointments there will always be new kids on the block replacing those who break free from the chains the film can be frustrating at times because the themes the film attacks are so blatantly apart of the american way of life a thinking and reasoning person cannot help but stare at their own reflection in the scenes of head and question not only their personal motives for continuing the madness of everyday american life but the motives of those who want it to continue for the sake of madness the final scene similar to don daring of the caged tiger to exit for battle represents just how delusional and impossible most dreams are Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9333670139312744 Review: there are two ways to regard either it is a dazzling mind blowing collage of music old film clips and t v sitcom style comedy or a plot less pretentious rambling mess the truth probably lies somewhere in between it is also one of the best movies of all time br br 'the davy jones peter mickey and mike had just finished their hit series and wanted to do a movie in collaboration with writer jack nicholson and director bob they made br br it begins at a bridge opening ceremony in san francisco where the monkees gate crash the proceedings mickey jumps over the safety rail plunging hundreds of feet into the water rescue him to the accompaniment of a gorgeous jerry carole king composition called 'the and visuals that make the stargate finale of look drab by comparison by now you will either have switched off in puzzled disgust or be completely captivated br br more bizarre happenings unfold mickey uses a tank to destroy a machine in the middle of the desert the entire italian army to him the group are hired to play to play the in victor hair for a television commercial an overweight waitress insults the group describing them as gift to the eight year a surprise birthday party for mike goes wrong the group are sucked into a vacuum cleaner and to cap it all are driven away inside a giant glass tank br br you will either hate this or love it i found it a refreshing change from mindless pop musicals of the do the show right variety the songs are good too is superbly choreographed by toni basil later to appear in and boasts wonderful editing with clothes changing colour at lightning speed we go is a lovely king number whose accompanying images carry a strong message br br frank annette are just two of the guest stars to crop up did victor mature read the script before agreeing to do this one wonders he's hilarious in it though br br so mad there just has to be real genius behind it is a little '60's gem and one worth revisiting time and time again shame it did not find an audience at the time if only had been like this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8321982026100159 Review: what can i say about this movie that has not been said by all the other comments here they pretty much sum up everything the people who love it cherish it the people who hate it well they loathe it this is the movie equivalent of br br i personally have committed every second of it to memory it is claustrophobic introspective magical and stands as being one of the most unique films ever made despite what many have stated i believe this truly is a cult movie it is a diamond in the rough just waiting to be discovered once unearthed it's fantastical psychedelic visuals and incredible soundtrack will be unforgettable which is an achievement in itself one of my friends who watched it it more to a musical and in many respects to those who do not fully appreciate the context in which this film is made would probably get more out of it to view head as such br br i was always fond of the monkees especially the t v show back when it was repeated during the 80's my mum had recorded head for me when it was shown on t v late night as she knew i liked them i watched it a day later and it in my memory until i was able to find a copy on dvd about 2 decades later what i would love now is a special edition it would be fascinating to get a greater insight into the making of this masterpiece we can only hope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732810258865356 Review: the monkees surprisingly are a big favorite of mine yes they might have been the original manufactured rock band a gimmick that certainly has reached overkill in the 21st century however their music holds up as some of the best the 1960's had to offer last train to believer i'm a believer i'm not your stepping stone and pleasant valley sunday are great songs written by good such as boyce hart neil diamond king and john stewart while they weren't great musicians or they had a likable screen presence and plenty of appeal and some of their own stuff was actually decent their t v show is dated stuff in 2007 but i still watch the show on occasion as a time capsule to life in 1966 1968 that magical and dangerous time in u s history br br however as we all know as a of things to come for the likes of kelly clarkson the monkees didn't want to be considered manufactured and just puppets for their recording company despite their average talents they wanted to write their own songs produce their own albums and call the shots when it came to sadly this turned out to be a disaster especially when peter choice of jimi hendrix as an opening act was due to his stealing of the show and heavy sexual suggestions in his music compared to the monkees g rated content br br however the final nail in the coffin for the monkees until 1986 was the infamous motion picture head head was written by bob and jack nicholson while they were allegedly high on the mary jane the film received poor reviews and only made 16 000 in the box office today the film is a cult classic ahead of its time and delivers a message of what was on the minds of the youth in 1968 the summer of anger br br head really has no plot basically one to four of the monkees from scene to scene without any rhyme or reason they go from eating in a diner to seeing davy jones getting bashed by sonny to a western to being sucked into a vacuum to performing at a concert and so forth the film basically offers up opinions of what was wrong with american society the monkees bash commercialism the war in vietnam american policy censorship the establishment and greed you have to read between the lines to see what the targets of derision were br br the monkees spend a lot of time boxed up at certain of the film how they felt their record company saw them as nothing but toys for them to play with when it was time to record another hit album a scene where they are 16 4 in the western scene could be a symbol of them against the session musicians record producers and whatnot who controlled their careers and the cannon they fire at them is their way of saying br br the film is truly a psychedelic trip to behold the flashy tie dye colors the hypnotic concert and belly dancing scenes and the imagery is everywhere the acting is actually very good but that's being biased as i like the monkees t v show a small soundtrack features the song and three songs written by the monkees themselves br br the film actually has some hilarious scenes on occasion although maybe they weren't supposed to be mickey beating up a coke machine that didn't give him a soda or his violent punch ups in the boxing scene i mean he was a guy who probably weighed no more than had me laughing it up br br all in all this movie is an absolute must see for any monkees fan i think a lot of people will feel this movie is indeed over their head but for those obsessed with the 60's and society at the time will find it a great time capsule Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972474992275238 Review: head is a film that has held up well since its original release date in 1968 the movie is a complete contradiction of the monkees image it presents the monkees in a way their fans never perceived them men with real thoughts totally controlled by their producers the monkees were given the opportunity to tell their side of the story the film pokes fun at their image the entertainment industry and corporate america the soundtrack contains some of their best music it's a movie well worth seeing over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837555885314941 Review: head should have been a proud moment not just for its stars the monkees and victor mature or its director co writer bob but also its other co writer and brief cameo jack nicholson as it stands most of them seem to it and to outsiders the movie is regarded at best as a curio br br while the t v series was famously based on the antics of the ' this film is also judged by the same yet far from the trite and painfully overrated beatles films and even the dated monkees t v series head has a layer of depth an undercurrent of man's darker nature is at work here and while that may sound like a bizarre thing to say about a manufactured pop band the use of certain themes and images hitting women laughing at and real life footage of a pow shot dead at point blank range give the film an edge that many films would not dare to aspire to br br there are also the fun moments which range from james bond parodies to 'big and my personal favourite mickey under by arab soldiers on horseback one of them turns to mickey and ' only for the ' to appear in subtitles the group are aware of their manufactured image in the film 'i'm the dummy i'm always the claims neatly summing up his one dimensional foil role of the series meaning that their characters – they play acting and not acting here – are opened out more and consequently are less generic and irritating than they were in the series this level of parody and self awareness even takes on their fab four origins with takes on the and out and out with a waitress who asks if it isn't god's gift to the eight year are you still paying tribute to ringo starr ' also listen out for whistling fields while in the bathroom br br then there are the songs of course six of them here slightly more psychedelic than usual which may have alienated their and even a frank cameo wouldn't have turned on an adult audience to their charms at this point probably the best is the charming we go though the first a carol king penned interestingly talks of the desire to live while time is ticking away and death gets ever on a lighter note its refrain of 'the is seems to be a direct mickey take of 'i am the br br constantly inventive with direct references to silent film and drug culture perhaps finest feature is its narrative structure not the only – but the most important – reason why it improves with multiple viewings the story goes left right forwards backwards circular and through several levels of reality in essence a series of sketches hung loosely together its cohesion is by the space time defying plot which hangs its internal logic together by means of flashback dream sequence prison of the mind and remote control channel br br with a perfect beginning and end this intelligently written knowing film was not what the pre teen audience was expecting and subsequently suffered a negative critical reception now those expectations have gone this one is in dire need of serious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.962256669998169 Review: for a long time i a fan of the monkees tv series refused to watch head because it was not about the tv show characters who were warm and wonderful head instead was said to be a cynical dark movie finally curiosity caused me to cave in i didn't of course find a new episode to the tv show but a fascinating movie that appeals to my dark side br br i have always been fascinated by dreams and head was very much like watching someone else's dream with incomplete hints of stories and a small detail at the end of one scene causing the film to off in a new direction very much in a dreamlike stream of consciousness manner the unfinished stories really make my imagination run wild time and time again br br the film also features very striking beautiful cinematography the epitome being the black on white white on black look of daddy's song the music is haunting especially the lush arrangement of the song the song is the favorite song of my dark side while my bright side prefers zip a dee doo br br in the end i think the tv series could have used some of head 's drama intrigue and intensity but head could have used some of the tv show's warmth humor and friendship Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734798073768616 Review: that this film flopped at the box office and still struggles for the recognition it deserves today is a great pity yet somehow rather appropriate the commercial suicide the monkees committed by making this film is mirrored by the metaphorical suicide they commit on screen to destroy so brutally their carefully constructed image as a wholesome american alternative to the beatles is courageous to the point of as is the admission of being no more than pawns in the entertainment industry trapped in the movie literally in their own the television series was not that conventional but head is utterly although in the end there is actually some kind of circular logic to it all by a genuine storyline the surreal sequence of events is by turns hilarious and rather disturbing the greatest irony is that the monkees effectively signed their death warrant as a commercial force at a time when they were reaching their artistic peak their exploration into reached its zenith with the soundtrack to head all the songs are memorably woven into the film which is one of the landmarks albums of the the monkees began to after the box office failure of this movie but head serves as a noble legacy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583356380462646 Review: he's not your conventional cab driver br br this guys got issues with his wife with his son a priest all his fares his ex partner and most of all himself and the greatest thing is they just throw us all into it so we have to keep watching to find out more about his past br br the idea may not be original but david morse makes it so i think this is a great show and i hope people catch on before the over br br watch this show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9097715020179749 Review: try to look for another movie that is such a trip without having a story or plot and you'll be hard pressed head is a masterpiece of non linear non structure surrealism and in less than 90 minutes it manages to be not only a time capsule of an era but also a full length experimental feature that defies time space and convention in a way that only underground films of the sixties could head is a reflection of those films no matter how one feels about the monkees this is a film every filmmaker should see because it cracks wide open the endless possibilities of film as an art medium had it not been for the film's unorthodox ad campaign and the fact that by the time it came out the monkees so the media that the public had become weary of them and every critic was ready to on them this could have had a much greater impact studying how the film was edited is much more important and exciting than what's actually in the film and yet there are some great things in it great songs great cinematography etc should be seen after midnight for maximum effect because of it's overall dreamlike feel 1968 was a time of social and a call for change thus the film's working title changes and head perfectly mirrors that time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188621044158936 Review: this film starts as it ends and ends as it starts what is in the middle is a collection of comedy philosophy music observations commentaries mini stories colour and lots more it looks at the world and our lives and tells the monkees story from the view of the group members themselves it also looks at television and film and makes a visual commentary it shocks also with scenes of war and shows how we are just pawns in a big game it says all this and much more but if you don't look at it objectively you won't see much more than scenes strung together to join up the music it's the sort of film that can never get boring because it's so cleverly done Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8830978274345398 Review: when i first saw this movie i also expected our boys to be cute and more like an extended version of the tv show i didn't get it back then but years later at a party years later at a type par where certain had been smoked and with plenty of head was on late at night we watched it and finally realized what head was all about it spoofed their own show as shown in one song that called themselves a manufactured image as davy jones wrote in his they made a monkey out of me he openly admits that everyone in the film had been up all night smoking weed they made fun of themselves society everything great film tho as a 52 yr old granny i no longer i still watch this film when i want a good lol Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621085524559021 Review: this film like much of their music is either underrated or unnoticed by the casual observer it is terrific and in many ways ahead of its time br br the images are funny disturbing and at the very least engaging br br the music is amazing br br this is not the candy pop sound they are unfortunately associated with this is the sound of a band in exploration and revolt br br head alone should put the monkees into the rock and roll hall of fame br br can anyone tell me why these guys are not in there Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8810540437698364 Review: i just can't understand why people are surprised this movie makes no sense it was never supposed to make sense duh the writers were completely wasted on at the time it was just supposed to entertain and mock and it does both wonderfully br br the monkees are good actors they wouldn't have been hired if they weren't good actors mike has a thing for deadpan and darkness is the best at sheer psychotic comedy davy is a broadway veteran and peter actually had people believing he was that dumb in real life don't tell me they can't act because they most definitely can br br they can also write sure jack bob get the sole credits but in reality they got a big helping hand on that script from the monkees who were also in that smoke filled room br br it is absolutely impossible to spoil this film head is very highly symbolic among the more memorable elements is the black box which was actually based on 2 things the image that the boys were bound to and the real black box on the screen gems lot where the band was kept between takes there's so much more symbolism in the movie that i'll just let you watch it and figure it out br br the music is awesome circle sky is one of papa best tunes ever and song as we go along will have you enthralled if you'd rather be out then diego can you dig it and long title should be satisfactory great songs that they are and then there's daddy's song without a doubt a homage to broadway days and the editing color scheming for that sequence is superb at least for br br oh for those of you who won't watch a film you're missing out especially since head was originally rated r in 1968 the rating was lowered about twenty years later br br now where was i ah yes we were speaking of beliefs beliefs and Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7943770289421082 Review: pity the monkees people always accused them of being manufactured which they were or being nothing more than a american knock off of the beatles again which they were but to the kids of the time they were real they were important they were legitimate discussions about who were better the monkees or the beatles were common on school yards but the critics well they never quite bought into it despite recording some very catchy classic pop tunes the did not receive much respect for their albums sadly a similar fate was met by their one movie vehicle despite the fact that it stands as the best band film ever fans may argue that hard days night was better and i am sure that many of the kids think 8 mile was superior but none of these films were as daring and inventive as head and that is probably why it failed br br if head had told a direct a to b type story perhaps it would have appealed to the bands young fans but by pushing the envelope and using the movie opportunity to mock their own image they really sabotaged the film with their fans could you imagine turning to the camera and actually talking about how sad it is that he is the best selling guy in a genre in which only 5 and i am being generous of the acts are white if you can picture that than you have an idea how daring it was for the to sing hey hey we are the monkees you know we like to please a manufactured image with no philosophy when you have a film in which frank tells davy that he should focus less on the dancing and more on the music its clear that there is a lot more going on then you expected br br the story what there is concerns the boys trying to flee their manager who at one point forces them to play in a commercial but every time they run away they end up inside a box i don't think you need to be fellini to figure out the symbolism of that bit some neat little comedy bits follow with davy as a boxer who has to give up playing the violin to take a dive in the big match and peter refusing to throw away a ice cream he does not want because there are starving children so its wrong to waste food but the real selling point to this film is the music and its some of the best the band ever recorded even if you are put off by the story you can sit back and enjoy some terrific music br br any film that begins and ends with mickey attempting suicide by jumping off a bridge at the end the band follows him is never going to be a mainstream classic but if you are a fan of either the band or experimental cinema of the era than you will enjoy this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7070352435112 Review: a very weird psychedelic esoteric and did i say weird experience br br but on at least on one level it did exactly what it was supposed to do it the gap between the silly manufactured hollywood look at teen pop idols that was the monkees tv program and the adult musically growing and evolving and yet still a little silly monkees of the '70s and beyond br br the most important line in the film is mike if they think we are plastic now wait till they see how we do it that the monkees were tired of all of the negative comments about their image and their work is a matter of record they said it over and over in interviews they needed to re make themselves and what better way that to de and hilariously lampoon the very machine that created them and at the same time they commented on our whole society news movies art everything and said hey why pick on us isn't all of this stuff manufactured on one point or another these are the the monkees represented the persecuted everyman even at their silliest in the tv series pulling down big brother's pants and kicking him in his very deserving butt br br loved the ideas loved the music loved the effects loved the movie but then as peter says in the movie but then why should i speak since i know nothing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8210077285766602 Review: sadly this movie is relegated to status it seems many people that i've asked did you know the monkees made a movie usually answer 'no ' that being said if you are one of that large number i recommend you see it but with the following s if you expect monkey style humor it is in there it's just not all over the place like the tv shows br br yes they are trying to break their tv mold a bit by poking fun at it like a bunch of no longer teenagers who have been on the short end of a lot of sticks br br no you don't have to be to enjoy it br br no you don't have to be to understand it br br if you like classics you'll love the interspersed clips throughout br br if you like the psychedelic era you'll love some of the cameos br br if you are a monkees fan you might recognize some of the jabs they are taking at the heavy of the band br br in the nigh immortal words of one of my best friends after seeing 5 minutes of it this is a weird movie man in fact it might be better if you don't try to understand it just sit back and react to it it's weird it's funny it's a bit surreal it's experimental still it is many things overall it is an experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877632260322571 Review: to experience head you really need to understand where the monkees were when they filmed it br br this was as their series was coming to a close and the group was near break up their inventive and comedic series sort of an american idol of their day took four unknown actors and formed a manufactured around them br br this is their take on their manufactured image and status as the 2nd tier beatles they always felt they were in a box trapped and unable to find credibility despite their talents br br it is also a hell of a musical trippy inventive i have the soundtrack and full of surprises br br see it with an open mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517462849617004 Review: i can't believe this isn't a huge cult hit perhaps people in 1968 thinking of the monkees as a silly factory made pop band rip off of the beatles refused to see it that cynicism probably covered it from sight ever since don't make this mistake head is an amazing film that most open minded people will appreciate it is very funny and very intelligent and very trippy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8620883822441101 Review: this is not your run of the mill police story where the characters were only secondary to the gun battles and car chases the episodes so far are more realistic and intelligent br br if you are looking for something with a lot of butt kicking rambo style cop story you will not find it here br br i gave it a 9 i wish this series lives long morse is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681582450866699 Review: the cinema of the 60s was as much as time of revolution as the politics and the music filmmakers were daring to make avant garde films discussing taboo subjects only permitted before in exploitation films starting with both breathless and underground american cinema such as kenneth anger films became more and more experimental all of this when hollywood realized they had mass commercial appeal with easy rider one of the best and most surprising of this era was also one of the least successful initially head was made when the monkees career was seriously waning which is what damned one of the best psychedelic films ever made br br the plot well there really isn't one as many have said it involves the monkees going from one surreal scenario to the next one however these sequences are all obviously lsd tinged and basically mock how the monkees were sick of being confined to their light pre fab reputation its a shame that the film found no audience the teeny who loved them had moved onto a new fad as they always do the psychedelic crowd to whom the film was garnered would never be caught dead at a monkees movie its all their loss this film may be plot less but it is certainly not without meaning and is very intelligently put together the crew later made both easy rider and five easy pieces the film was later revived at a 1973 retrospective and it gained a very positive response which granted it the cult following it had deserved for a long time ironically the monkees would fall victim to the same commercialism they in this film with their later 80s reunion 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9920831918716431 Review: this all but ignored masterpiece is about the monkees becoming aware that they are fictional characters in a movie head and that everything they do or say had already been written in an unseen script they seem to be following head was written by jack nicholson and peter during a three day lsd trip in a suite at an expensive hollywood hotel the other three monkees only acted in it br br they fight this every way they can by doing things not in the script they deliberately their lines walk off sets tear up scenery punch other actors for no reason and ultimately commit suicide by jumping off a bridge br br for instance in the rapid flashes of a psychedelic party scene if you watch frame by frame you can see sitting next to the camera and cameraman very deliberately shooting into a mirror he is revealing that the party is actually fake and is being shot in a studio with actors who suddenly drop out of character and walk away in the middle of a conversation when the director yells cut br br the monkees however never drop out of character because those characters are also who they really are that ends up being the core of the revelation soon to come br br at every turn they realize their increasingly bizarre actions were exactly what they were supposed to do in the scripted film they can't escape being in you say they went crazy and walked through the sky which turns out to be painted on paper and hung from the ceiling as the background no problem hey hey they're the monkees and those wacky guys just keep around br br in the end even their deaths did not set them free that was how the movie was supposed to end and their bodies are out of the river put in another box and stacked in a film studio warehouse until the characters are needed again for another studio production br br this is made all the more poignant by the fact that the monkees really are fictional characters who forced themselves into the real world they did it through the power of their music br br ironically near the end peter has what he rightly sees as a hugely profound revelation that solves their problem but unfortunately no one listens br br peter realizes it doesn't matter if we're in the box the film he means that it doesn't matter if will is free or and that the only important thing is that you just let the present moment occur and occur you need to just let happen as it happens without analyzing or or judging whether the experience is valid by some abstract definition br br when you can't even tell the difference will being free or not doesn't matter tying to figure out if you are the real you is just a pointless waste of time br br i saw this film at a very important time in my life i was trying to figure out how to escape being just that geeky creepy nerd girl by thinking about it intensely instead of just having fun i e sex like everyone else did but the revelation in head broke my self imposed trap and helped me more than or nicholson or will ever know br br for decades i've watched head and wished i could thank pete br br was this a good movie br br how about like br br yes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23862098157405853 Review: forget easy rider head is the film about the 1960s br br almost laugh as the monkees reduce their entire career to a one minute tv commercial about see the 50 foot victor mature try to figure out what the heck he's doing in this film hear frank with his pet cow on tell jones your music is awfully white experience the only live performance as a real rock band play the honest to gosh first ever real punk rock song circle sky listen as jones sings a harry nielsen song about having a transsexual father be confused be very confused as confused as terri is when mickey makes sexual innuendos about her in her film debut witness futile protests against the vietnam war leap out of nowhere and just as quickly disappear watch mike spit on christmas while wearing a velvet victorian smoking jacket in a gothic horror movie sound stage let yourself drift into the bliss inspired by a comic book version of indian mysticism delivered by a hammy white character actor in black face while peter pretends that he knows how to play a guitar discover academy award winning director bob first feature length film as written by academy award winning actor jack nicholson pretend it's not happening when the monkees commit group suicide by jumping off the golden gate bridge take drugs take a lot of drugs take as many drugs as the cast and crew evidently did while making this film br br with head the monkees revealed themselves as the entertainers in hollywood history bar none it is bewildering to discover that they blamed the failure of this film on bad promo to be sure the promotion was virtually non existent but did they not recognize how angry how down right depressing how self destructive this film actually is i mean this film is a trip on bad acid to the suicide ward of a mental hospital the only film i know to be this depressing is terry gilliam's brazil and like brazil this film reveals why life in the later 20th century was almost unbearable if you were lucky it's not simply that western culture was suffering from serious information overload but the information itself was just bad bad more bad and dismal in fact it was the overload effect itself that kept people going since this allowed people to keep distracting themselves with one crisis or another if news from vietnam became too much to bear they could turn the channel and watch a documentary on the rising unemployment rate br br the positive response to the reality revealed in head was woodstock three days of peace and love and nudity and mud and bugs and bad food and dirty drink and poop and pee and bad acid and peter townsend almost killing hoffman all taking place behind a steel fence under the lovingly eyes of a veritable army of ny state troopers meaning that the freedom of woodstock nation was as as the song john thought he was singing while so strung out he could barely speak 500 000 too stupid to come in out of the rain was one judgment on woodstock i think it was andy warhol br br the one good thing occurring there was jimi star banner two years previously the jimi hendrix experience had gone on their first national tour of america as the warm up band opening for the monkees br br see it's all connected somehow br br you owe it to yourself nay you owe it to your unborn children to see the real 1960s only to be found on film in this bizarre miraculous and utterly absurd tribute to one of the more interesting capitalist of the later 20th century Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8331431150436401 Review: the beatles had just done mystery tour ' there was the general feel that performance peace and drugs went together naturally in la there was a film subculture that knew something was up nicholson was in several of these gangs br br before he decided to seriously become an actor before rider ' before flamingos ' before for night ' there were several experiments with what to do about this an important one is manuscript ' this is another br br jack writes he plays with circular narrative self reference film reference performance self loathing the pain of creation all on the of safe you must see this if only to know something about jack br br certain actors act by digging into themselves it is a common technique some dig deep but after a while they become boring because they are incredibly shallow people there isn't just enough stuff in there to sustain a career think of deniro and hackman br br others are pretty interesting people who seem to become more interesting over time when they dig into the barrel they put stuff back in because of the pain of the digging think sean penn and jack at the bottom of jack's barrel at the end of the thread he spins as the base of every character is this experimental risky writer filmmaker br br who cares if it is a bad movie it is bad because it took risks watch when a tear is wiped from cheek by the director it is a loving goof on the whole brando thing something that i heard marlon laughed about that is one of the richest moments in hollywood film history br br there's another reason to watch this music in film is has a strong root in dance revolution in film often relies on music whole cultures are thus swept along br br an unsung in inventing how billions now dance is toni basil she was as influential in pop choreography as the beatles were in music she was already well into her career when called upon to work on this but this is one of her earliest screen appearances you can see her work throughout and she herself in the pretty cool girl' segment over one of better songs followed by the frank cameo mccartney would reference this scene in his special years later br br a third reason to watch is early about 6 1 2 minutes in the film a character named kisses each monkey in a long continuous shot and then departs she is credited as i j jefferson but is really mimi manchu nicholson's lover at the time and lsd partner red hair psychedelic demeanor lovely that scene says it all for me about how jack feels about the boys br br ted's evaluation 3 of 3 worth watching Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1515624076128006 Review: i will admit i had the opportunity in the past to watch this film and after about 5 10 minutes into it i felt like many did i was expecting a monkey movie that was similar to the television show but instead i was given well i didn't know what i was given to be honest br br however after finally watching this film i realized that not only had i had a closed mind to the brilliance it depicts i also found myself watching it over and over again it's the one movie that never ceases to interest me simply because it keeps me alert as i try to attempt to decipher it's meanings and just when i think i've figured out something in the film it's answer is destroyed once i watch the film again brilliance indeed br br it seems that most people who disliked this film are wanting to watch a film with primarily a clear plot they want everything explained and all questions answered in the finale well sorry if that's what you're wanting this is not the movie for you but if you liked movies like the matrix and better yet their sequels i think you'll appreciate the thought provoking experience this film will give you br br think of the film being like a dream in our dreams things make no sense things we expect to happen don't people places and things don't speak act or function in the same way they do in reality to complain about head is like complaining about a dream you've had that you felt you could not understand the mind is a complex system and being that a film titled head is just as complex is it that difficult to relate the two br br the music and musical numbers really stand out especially peter two compositions which remain the best tracks in the film can you dig it and long title do i have to do this all over again br br this film proves that the monkees were much more than just four guys in a group as their critics called them on a television show but that they are actually much more intelligent and talented than the world would give them credit for there's so many messages that can be derived from the film both in regards to the monkees and to the in general that it stands as a masterpiece of film making that was far ahead of it's time br br i feel had this film been released as an independent piece at this point and time it would actually garner the respect and admiration it deserves br br and one finale note br br one could compare this to the beatles magical mystery tour film since the beatles film appeared to be just as strange and bizarre however in my opinion head stands far above anything the beatles put on celluloid Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8080658912658691 Review: you would really need to remember the monkees and have a clear understanding as to where and how they fitted into the second half of the 1960s in order to fully appreciate this movie br br there is no plot as such basically it's a crazy mixed up pastiche of various unrelated sequences but it is interesting and entertaining in its own peculiar way once you get onto its in short it was a classic cleverly conceived and well crafted example of late '60s experimental cinema it contains some good songs some ultra groovy cinematography and plenty of other worthwhile ideas in terms of film technique br br i give it 7 out of 10 for several reasons first it took a lot of courage to make such an unorthodox movie in the commercial mainstream where both its stars and its producers were firmly at the time if a feature movie flops at the box office the consequences can be dire for all concerned secondly it was for the most part a creative success and finally as already mentioned it is unquestionably a classic of the genre and as such it is now historically important br br unfortunately head came too late in the monkees career but there again they would not have been allowed to make it earlier on because it was essentially a very pointed and cynical satire of their own image br br clearly the members of the group knew only too well that the whole monkees had just about run its race when they started work on this project in a way it was to be their swan song and they were determined to let it all hang out they were tired of being treated like mere pawns in the high powered corporate game in which they had been manipulated and exploited over the preceding few years in short they wanted out and they were going to say a few things before they left br br history however has the band let the critics be damned the monkees left behind some of the best most polished and successful pop records of the decade yes they had plenty of help but at the end of the day they stood in front of the studio they the movie and tv cameras and they did the concerts they were fun and just a little bit crazy but unlike some of their contemporaries they were never threatening you could safely introduce a monkey to your elderly aunt br br head probably borrows a bit too heavily from the beatles hard day's night but it's still worth another look for those who were around at the time or for younger who have the ability to appreciate its significance br br enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.913292407989502 Review: i am proud of mike has said he should be because this film which either has been by many of us or studied and by film professors works on many levels br br yes it's unconventional to many frustrating it's almost as if the producers hand you the film and you figure it out br br you probably already know that the monkees tv show was a runaway marketing success that depended upon business and no small serving of public deception tv shows are about selling soap and first than to entertain that the monkees broke out of the box for a short time to make head is a testament to the group's popularity and importance in pop culture despite where your at get one thing straight head is not the monkees tv show br br so what we have here is a psychedelic documentary about western pop culture from a source that has authority on the subject head is a movie that could only come from those inside the box by 1968 the cast and crew were seasoned and weary professionals who had seen their share of promise and disappointment the movie was a deliberate attempt at market so it did three things make a film the way the monkees envisioned most importantly the group to one not to it's old bosses and than before make a film that exposed american attitudes of information br br head therefore really is about media manipulation and its net result deception the mass media is supposed to inform educate us on the happenings in the world at large and ultimately asks us to form opinions of these events that can shape thought into positive action thus we assume the information we absorb to be complete and unbiased otherwise how can one establish a valued conclusion on any one idea presented by a book newspaper or tv show in one of the street interviews in head a guy admits i haven't looked at a newspaper or tv in years is he lesser or better the man even the drug parallels are a soft of things are not as they seem remember the old joke everything you know is wrong the screenplay starts with the public admission of it's own manufactured image and runs with the football literally is the football scene in the movie a visual manifestation of the whole idea behind head is the film a stream of consciousness exercise is the film the culmination of pot smoking there are too many coincidences that occur in the film that suggest otherwise my guess is that head is the culmination of motivations somewhere between intended and unintended br br largely the responsible for head seem to enjoy themselves in the that take place in the film but there is anger anger at the chaos that characterized the late '60s and anger at the way the media television especially had changed culture in negative ways drugs and violence were strong negative forces in the late '60s and still are but the producers of head want you to know that poor information is a far greater danger br br wars have been attributed to and lies what perfect way to spread than through tv repeatedly the mysterious black box is seen as an obstacle to the monkees and seemingly all of us as well in one scene peter is sitting in a saloon holding a melting ice cream and is asked by a fellow monkey what's wrong i bought this ice cream and i don't want it the movie suggests that the first purpose of the media is not to inform but to sell en mass blindly head goes further put any idea into someone's head and goes he br br the filmmakers know this and the danger is real head is either a movie that creates itself as we go along or is a deliberate statement perhaps perhaps not maybe it is just pot meets advertising as critics in 1968 the jokes are on the monkees and us be careful what you ask for you may get it br br cheers a true guilty pleasure very funny intelligent will please the fans find the substance it's there unabashedly weird bizarre collection of characters good length is appropriate lots of great one liners including my all time prophetic favorite the tragedy of your times my young friends is that you may get exactly what you want br br dated drugs no plot no linear delivery of any thought in particular at least twenty five stories that in stop and go fashion so may easily may seem pretentious to some people who can't stand the monkees need not watch though that in itself is no reason to avoid it the psychedelic special effects may kill your ailing picture tube or your acid burnt out eyeballs br br match cut Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8752026557922363 Review: head is one of those films you'll have a lot of trouble convincing your friends to see but once they do they'll fall in love with it i don't know how many times this has happened to me this film is just so funny and bizarre really a of everything the monkees had been up to this point in their career a lot the credit goes to bob who pretty much ended the career with this film my guess is he wanted to get out of directing the tv show and get into features which he did in a big way after this one is absolutely hilarious i can't believe he didn't have a second life as a comic actor after this film this film has a lot of great cameos and a lot of wonderful psychedelic nonsense i feel like the reputation of this film is continuing to build and it wouldn't surprise me if it eventually becomes a full on cult classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532556533813477 Review: this is one of those films where it is easy to see how some people wouldn't like it my wife has never seen it and when i just it last night i waited until after she went to bed she might have been amused by a couple small snippets but i know she would have had enough within ten minutes br br head has nothing like a conventional story the film is firmly mired in the psychedelic era it could be seen as filmic surrealism in a nutshell or as something of a postmodern acid trip through film genres if you're not a big fan of those things surrealism and the acid trip aesthetic assuming there's a difference between them you should probably stay away from this film on the other hand if you are a fan of that stuff you need to run out and buy head now if you haven't already br br oddly the film has never received much respect that probably has a lot to do with preconceptions after all it does star the monkees davy jones michael and peter and the monkees were a musical group of actors put together by producers bob and bert schneider to be a kid friendly bubble beatles for a television series in their era they had as much respect as say new kids on the block the spice girls and so on as a fellow imdb reviewer rightly notes perhaps people in 1968 thinking of the monkees as a silly factory made pop band rip off of the beatles refused to see head br br the monkees and head have never been quite able to shed that negative public perception it's a shame because there was a lot of talent both musically and otherwise in the monkees it's probably that who directs here and co produces with schneider and jack nicholson yes that jack nicholson who wrote the script and also co produces decided to take the monkees in this unusual direction it's as if new kids on the block suddenly put out an album equivalent to pink 1969 or atom heart mother 1970 in fact the songs in head written by the monkees and frequent collaborators such as carole king and harry nilsson have a floyd like quality somewhere between the barrett era and the immediate post barrett era this is much more prominent than any beatles similarity some people have complained about the music in the film but to me all the songs are gems for that matter some people dislike barrett era or other floyd which is just as difficult for me to empathize with br br but what is head about the basic gist is just that the monkees are taking a trip through various film genres there are war scenes adventure scenes horror scenes comedy scenes drama scenes western scenes sci fi scenes romance scenes and on and on except in the film's reality this turns out to be happening primarily if not exclusively on a studio lot at root we're watching the monkees shoot a film of course all of the scenes in the various genres have something surreal and self referential about them and they and individual shots within a scene tend to lead to one another using dream logic not to the monty python television show as a dream head tends to between a good dream and a nightmare while often being one that would cause you to laugh in your sleep something that i frequently do by the way br br technically uses a wide variety of techniques to realize the above there are scenes with extensive negative images there are a lot of very fast cuts including a great sequence that features davy jones and tony basil dancing alternately in a white and a black room wearing a combination of white and black reversed in each that occasionally back and forth as quickly as two frames at a time there are a lot of bizarre there is an animated cow mouth there are odd editing devices and so on for my money i wish this stuff wasn't just a relic of the psychedelic era this is the kind of artistic approach i relish it seemed like a good idea back then and i still think it's a good idea i'd like to see films like the life with steve using 2004 using these types of extended techniques now that would make that film surreal br br some folks who aren't so in tune with the acid trip aesthetic have complained that it's basically b s to offer meanings for something intended to not have any i disagree with such a pessimistic nihilistic view head was intended to have a lot of meaning s and it's not just films without conventional plots that have multiple interpretations nicholson and schneider have a lot of interesting things to say about the monkees the film comments on their manufactured status pop stardom way before pink floyd head pop stardom and violence from images of war to images of fans their idols and naïve u s oriented ideas of international perceptions and respect well armed foreigners in a desert surrender to just because he's an american then later they blow up a coke machine again in the desert for him because he's thirsty and can't gain access the film comments on many other topics from big industry to police especially in relation to tragedies and on and on head is full of ideas appropriately enough with intelligent things to say about them br br head deserves to be considered a classic it's basically shooting for the same vibe as the yellow submarine both premiered in november of 1968 interestingly enough and both were intended as something of a summation of the psychedelic aesthetic yellow submarine wasn't quite successful head is everything yellow submarine should have been Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7462090849876404 Review: after winning a championship fight boxer john garfield as johnnie celebrates with a drinking binge which leads to the of a pushy reporter although his manager killed the man mr garfield is blamed when the manager dies in a car crash wearing stolen watch authorities think the boxer is dead still a wanted man garfield changes his identity to jack and moves to an arizona ranch there garfield meets the dead end kids billy as tommy bobby jordan as angel leo as spit hall as gabriel dell as t b and bernard as br br garfield bonds with the young dead end lads who were sent to stay with sweet grandma may robson as an alternative to reform school courtesy of her brother deceased priest father garfield falls in love with sister pretty peggy gloria dickson who is there to keep any eye on the kids of course past comes back to haunt br br john garfield and the kids make beautiful max steiner music together thanks to effective direction and photography by busby berkeley and james wong the story is predictably comfortable with the warner brothers support team in fine form garfield and the dead end kids are a winning combination although garfield made no further movies with the east side gang the studio had him re team with both billy and bobby jordan almost immediately for dust be my destiny br br the boxing scenes are nicely staged but the most exciting sequence has garfield and four of the new york kids jordan hall and climbing into a giant water tank for a swim which unexpectedly puts their lives in danger other more brief highlights include ann sheridan as goldie barbara pepper as and young ronald sinclair as douglas losing at strip poker br br they made me a criminal 1 21 39 busby berkeley john garfield billy bobby jordan Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.942875325679779 Review: everywhere i hear that people are calling this show bad because its premise is too far fetched well maybe a do good cab driver in is pushing it a little at least the cab drivers ive met but that's what makes the show great br br the fact that this show is a little off the reality track is an issue but its still enjoyable and fun its highly watchable and even though u know mike wins out in the end he never wins in life david morse is a great actor and does a great job in the title role his supporting cast is great and i must say the location of the show is especially great br br all in all i watch this show not because im looking for a good dose of reality or a show with lots of action i watch this show because its got great acting a good premise and a great story line every week it's also a plus when i can pick out the landmarks he drives by or know what he's at i love this show and i love give this show a shot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775001406669617 Review: what a wonderful film filled with eccentric unique characters who are wonderfully realized by a great ensemble cast the director also did a great job keeping the story held together getting those wonderful performances on not messing with them and using music and what wonderful music it is to great effect s in the lead role is great i had always heard what a brilliant stage actor she is and although i have enjoyed her on law and order this really shows what she can do with a filled out complex role macy gray is terrific mos def as usual wonderful lou gossett great jimmy terrific and doesn't try to pull focus because he's a star a true piece of ensemble acting br br rent it enjoy it groove to it and treasure it something special Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9822308421134949 Review: i had heard of john garfield but didn't know him i loved this movie i had never heard of it i just picked it up randomly john garfield is a boxer in the movie he had been in real life also so he knew his part he was a fugitive throughout the movie someone else killed a man he character was blamed he is befriended by a family who has questions and is not quite sure what to make of him all sorts of minor plots ensue my favorite was the scary swimming scene in a water tower where the water was deep and one dead end kid couldn't swim and none of them could get out john's character saves the day the dead end kids were great as his friends and followers one of them right to the very end ann sheridan played the family's daughter and john's eventual love interest she was believable but not lovable in my opinion the only weak link in the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8736956715583801 Review: whoever plays the part of j douglas williamson in the strip poker scene does a wonderful job he apparently received no credits too bad br br all the dead end kids do their jobs beautifully in this 1939 entry it is odd to watch them in a western setting with their brooklyn accents i guess that should be bowery they even show some swimming abilities br br i think there are many special scenes that can stay with the viewer of this boxing love crime story my favorite right now is in the fight scene near the end of the film busby berkeley shows his dance movie expertise when john garfield shifts his feet and as we watch that move the camera moves up to his face i will not give away why or when but the look on his face at that point probably brought the 1939 audience to its feet in the theaters br br some will think john garfield looks a lot like frank sinatra in many scenes just his face actually frank was not yet making movies so maybe frank looked like john the boxer named smith in the movie looks like a clone of ed jr br br now i must tell you something that is not a spoiler but if you watch the movie watch grandma's hands may robson does her part well she seems to have hands that wander a bit in a scene where she and a crowd go into the john garfield dressing room watch where she touches the john garfield while he is wearing only his br br a great ending lots of wonderful characters br br best line might be at the gas station eight gallons that's a dollar twenty eight tom Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8283481597900391 Review: very good 1939 film where john garfield plays another boxer who becomes a victim when everyone thinks he has committed a murder trouble is that the killer and girl ann sheridan in a brief but good performance get killed while trying to the police br br a crooked attorney persuades garfield to flee n y he lands in arizona and meets up with the dead end kids they've been sent there by a funding program to keep them out of further trouble br br of course garfield finds a new love interest but must conceal his identity as everyone thinks he was not only the killer but was the victim in the car crash br br may robson is fabulous as the grandma type running the place for the wayward youth claude rains is also effective in the role of the detective who suspects that garfield is still alive and pursues him when a picture is snapped of him in arizona br br the film really deals with relation to the boys while the ending is good you want to see garfield go back to n y to proclaim his innocence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821475744247437 Review: as a fan of old warner brothers gangster movies i had to check this out its the 2nd best movie in the adventure classics dvd set that also had one of my favorite movies scott of the on it this was made in 1939 a good year for a lot of warner brothers movies it boasts a great cast john garfield claude rains ann sheridan and the dead end kids who would be later known as the bowery boys at monogram pictures well a boxer garfield gets framed for a murder he did'nt commit and is on the run and being by a tough new york detective claude rains he ends up at a fruit picking place run by a pretty woman gloria dickson and the dead end kids hall leo billy bobby jordan dell he later returns to boxing but tries to keep a low profile this was directed by famed director busby berkley who directed timeless classics like 42nd street of 1933 and 35 footlight parade and many others i would like to give a shout out to platinum dvd video for putting out a lot of good budget priced dvd's like adventure classics see my scott of the review i give they made me a criminal 10 out of 10 great movie ill have to point out that i have only seen 2 john garfield movies this one and body and soul i thought he was a very good actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731234312057495 Review: i wasn't expecting a great deal from this film so i was pleasantly surprised when i watched it and found it to be most noteworthy it's is mainly due to the talent and appeal of it's star john garfield br br garfield plays jack a boxing star who is framed for murder he must go on the run and ends up out in the sticks with gloria dickson and the dead end kids here is offered a chance for redemption yet will the past catch up with him yet garfield was an actor ahead of his peers before the term was even and before brando ever screamed ' he brings to the screen his earthy quality and amazing acting talent dominate this production also interesting is that his role here as a boxer has shades of that boy' role he so desperately wanted to on screen garfield looks the type and goes the distance as a boxer proving his acting worth br br ann sheridan is here in a small role at the beginning as jack's girl goldie i haven't ever thought much of sheridan but i liked her here she plays well off garfield performance is a little tired and she does not share good chemistry with garfield the dead end kids are here and garfield seems their natural idol even more so than cagney claude rains is miscast and he looks uncomfortable in the role in many a scene strange as he always was such a reliable actor br br also interesting to note is the director busby berkeley best known for his early musicals with dancing girls and images directs a different genre here with remarkable ease he maintains a gritty atmosphere throughout admirably br br a very good film that deserves greater attention 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9963839054107666 Review: the early films of the dead end kids before they were re the bowery boys were all very entertaining and well produced films from warner brothers despite their being rather formulaic they still had excellent writing acting and hold up well over time do not confuse these with the cheap bowery boys films from monogram pictures despite the presence of hall and leo these films were several below the earlier films in regard to quality br br the film begins with tough guy john garfield winning the lightweight boxing championship unfortunately shortly after this he's on a drunken binge and is blamed for a murder he really didn't commit the problem is that he was so loaded that he wasn't sure he didn't kill the man so he runs away and lives the life of a eventually he meets up with feisty may robson and the dead end kids as well as a lady you just know will become his girlfriend given time br br where the rest of the film goes was not all that surprising but because of the quality of the film it doesn't seem to matter garfield and the kids are at their best and this is a film sure to please all but the of viewers Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5891938209533691 Review: another enjoyable warner flick i really liked john garfield in this though i'm wondering why cagney wasn't in the role perhaps it was too similar to angels with dirty faces i mean it's another dead end kids story of sorts too but i really appreciated them here and this film had a lot of nice comical touches along with some good serious drama the boys work great with garfield a nice sequence was the whole swimming scene which starts out with no cares but winds up coming too close to disaster br br one negative comment claude rains was grossly miscast as the detective the fine actor seemed as out of place here as a nun in a Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8898259401321411 Review: spoilers even though the movie they made me a criminal is nowhere as good as the later john garfield anti hero classics like body soul in 1947 force of evil in 1948 and his last and very underrated he ran all the way in 1951 it's the film that defined his career from that point onward until his untimely death on may 21 1952 at the young age of 39 br br plays the part of light weight champion johnnie and later the fugitive from the law jack who's innocent of the murder that he's charged with even though he's been declared officially dead manager doc ward robert doc who during a drunken victory party killed reporter charles john who was going to expose to the public his fighter johnnie lies about him being a one women guy as well as non drinking boy doc smashed a bottle over head killing him as was almost dead drunk with a number of women partying in his hotel suite br br doc was later killed in a car crash with girlfriend goldie ann sheridan but doc burned to a crisp and with watch on him was mistaken for johnnie told to stay dead and buried by his lawyer robert strange who took 9 00 of the 10 000 00 of money that he had for this great piece of advice told johnnie to take on a new identity and call himself from now on jack and get the hell out of the state of new york talking about sleazy johnnie now jack travels the rails from new york down to arizona ending up at the date farm where most of the film takes place br br if it wasn't for john garfield in the lead role as both jack the movie would have long been lost and forgotten garfield who was only 26 at the time brought the best out of everyone in the movie even the transported dead end kids i guess we can call them the arizona kids here acting were above what you would have expected from them and they came across as real and sensitive persons not a bunch of slap stick clowns like in almost all of their movies all that due to being on the same stage or filming location with john garfield br br they made me a criminal is a good story that has the undercover champ acting like anything but not to draw any attention on himself and end up not only behind bars but in the electric chair in the end jack showed just what kind of man he is by not fighting the big fight and against all the odds dramatically winning at the last moment but by going four brutal rounds to get the money for his new found family at the date farm including his girl peggy gloria dickson to open up a gas station with it br br giving the european champ frank the fight of his life and getting 2 000 00 thats 500 00 a round for doing it jack showed everyone who looked up to him like the arizona kids that sometimes taking a punch is far and more courageous then throwing one the fact that jack could have easily but didn't in order not to expose himself to the police as on the loose killer johnnie but instead went as far as he could taking everything that could throw at him to help out his friends showed more then all the fights that he won in the boxing ring put together br br i for one didn't find the ending of the movie contrived at all but fitting right in with the story the cop morty claude rains who came to arizona from new york to arrest jack had to live with for years the fact that he once sent an innocent man to the electric chair we were told all this right at the start of the movie why knowing that jack johnnie was innocent of the murder that he's charged with and not knowing for sure if he'll be found innocent of it in a court of law would he want to make the same terrible mistake again i can easily see this happening in real life why not then in the movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8180383443832397 Review: the young john garfield turned in a fine performance in the 1939 they made me a criminal celebrating a ring victory in a jammed locker room boxer johnnie about his love of mom rejection of booze and clean living style to fans including cops who eat it up later in the evening he's and with his bimbo gal while his manager in on the con shares the evening and the whiskey br br a problem develops when another couple arrives the guy is a newspaper reporter and he says he'll expose phony life on the front page the manager kills the reporter and he and the depart the murder discovered cops later are on the lookout for the now boxer whose car is driven by the manager with his new girlfriend johnny's now instant ex a police chase ends with a fiery car crash manager and girl are dead and unrecognizable br br johnny discovers that he's supposed to be a killer but he's also presumed dead seeking advice from a lawyer he the counselor with the key to a bank deposit box holding his sole savings 10 000 the lawyer later gives johnny 250 and tells him that the balance is his fee for giving him professional advice get out of town fast and go far away i would never charge a client more than 5 000 for such and wise direction br br johnny now a train hopping winds up conveniently passing out at an arizona date ranch where he's back to health by beautiful goldie west ann sheridan a fine actress whose career was in the taking jack as his the loses some of his rough edges as he falls in love with goldie he becomes a mentor and pal to the dead end kids familiar screen characters to pre war moviegoers br br a chance to make money arises when an exhibition boxer shows up challenging any suckers to last several rounds in the ring with him it's a natural temptation for but there's a fly in the who should show up but new york detective monty the laughing stock of the department he's been on morgue duty for ages because of a slight mistake early in his career that sent an innocent man to old we all make mistakes don't we recognized from a news photo and he's there to watch the fight and make the pinch claude rains is the cop who's endured and from his fellow officers for years br br what follows is predictable but it's well acted i hope this was a main feature when it was released it's too good to rank as a b second on a marquee br br busby berkeley best known as an outstanding choreographer directed they made me a criminal and max steiner one of hollywood's all time prolific score composers wrote nice but not extraordinary music for the film br br now available on dvd from alpha video the movie set me back a mere 4 99 and gave me real pleasure i'll view it again br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907693266868591 Review: a beautiful film john character is a distant relative of les 's jean while detective rains recalls victor the ruthless arm of law br br like in many films noirs the city evil whereas the country and the nature represents redemption and a second chance for those whose life seems forever doomed but even in the luminous daylight danger may appear suddenly as the excellent scene at the reservoir shows john garfield an actor who as leonard maltin points out should be rediscovered i've never been disappointed by any of his films except for his supporting part in gentleman's agreement but it was not his fault gives a heartfelt sensitive performance and the audience sides with him as soon as he is unjustly accused the first sequence shows a rather hypocrite person but all his trials redeem him and how do we feel for him during the last scenes with detective rains colorful characters grandma and the kids add a lot of de which is necessary humor is also present in the strip poker game as the dead end brats a rich kid br br i recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639095664024353 Review: it is nice to see a show that has a little more content than just blood and guts for a change as an added bonus it is nice to see some local home boys from making good in l a i hope this show will be a keeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.94746333360672 Review: this is breezy highly entertaining drama with an excellent cast garfield is fine as a boxer hiding from the police with that motley crew the dead end kids most notable of these is the beautiful billy who has some very moving moments gloria dickson who in real life died very young in a house fire is strong and very attractive as sister and in the early scenes ann sheridan on the brink of stardom is a knock out may robson is very funny as a crusty old granny but claude rains proves here that even a great actor can flounder if mis cast whoever thought of casting him as a tough new york cop br br busby berkeley proves here that he was a fine director with or without musical numbers the film moves at a terrific pace and the water tower sequence is very suspenseful and well photographed the ending is contrived and the plot nothing startling or original but i still found this a highly enjoyable experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9841193556785583 Review: they made me a criminal is a remake of an earlier warner brothers film the life of jimmy which starred douglas fairbanks jr as the on the lam br br even with the restrictions now upon production by the hays office this remake actually turns out to be better than the original douglas fairbanks jr is horribly miscast as a john garfield with his background and style steps into a part he was born to play br br they made me a criminal was directed by busby berkeley who jack warner believed in keeping busy in between musicals berkeley in fact would soon be leaving warner brothers for mgm br br berkeley does do a fine job here keeping the action flowing at a good pace i particularly like the scene where four of the dead end kids and garfield are swimming in a water tank and get stranded there when the water level goes down they get it out of it quite narrowly and with some good ingenuity br br other performances besides garfield and the kids to remember are may robson who runs the summer camp for the kids and claude rains as the obsessed detective on trail Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849755167961121 Review: it's always a good feeling when a movie delivers the goods when you weren't expecting it the dead end kids bowery boys found themselves in a lot of uneven films and usually did better when in a support role as in angels with dirty faces here their presence as a backdrop to the story of a boxer framed for murder gives them a lot of screen time without distracting from the main action br br john garfield is light heavyweight champion johnny a who's a lot different from the image he portrays to the sports world and the press when a newspaper reporter inadvertently learns that johnny's a party loving womanizer his plans to spill that information in a column is interrupted by a whiskey bottle to the head from johnny's manager doc ward robert in turn doc talks johnny's girlfriend goldie ann sheridan into running off with him to avoid the legal of dealing with the death as both flee a police chase winds up in a fiery car wreck and body is as johnny from the gold watch he was wearing br br claude rains adopts an edward g robinson that doesn't quite work as a detective who's been to morgue detail after a bad arrest years ago his character is monty and he has a pretty good that the body in the car crash wasn't johnny he his boss to hand over the closed case to him and is given the assignment to get him out of town and out of the way br br meanwhile johnny looks for advice from his lawyer and winds up being screwed even worse when he gets conned for most of his ten thousand dollar savings making his way cross country johnny winds up at the date farm in arizona run by a crusty granny may robson the farm is the legacy of brother a deceased priest from brooklyn and is now the home of a band of rag tag street boys the dead end kids who work the farm billy is the nominal leader of the boys in this one and his sister peggy gloria dickson becomes the romantic interest for johnny now going by the name of jack br br i get a kick out of the historical perspective offered in these pre war era films when johnny and the boys take a joy ride in the truck they fill up at a gas station for a 1 28 tommy gets the idea that a gas station on the farm would be a good way to earn some extra money and with that thought jack decides to take on a boxer offering 500 a round to anyone who can stay in the ring with him the clichéd premise is turned on it's ear somewhat when jack gets knocked out in the fifth round but by then he's earned enough to give the fruit farm a fighting chance of it's own maybe grandma should have been in the ring she just about took out everyone sitting around her at as johnny jack comes around in the locker room detective is on hand to take him into custody knowing that he can redeem his reputation with this collar it's a toss up as to whether follows through on his arrest you'll have to watch the film to find out br br i like the dead end films where leo in charge but he doesn't have a lot to do in this one however he does a great film on the ticket taker at the gate of the boxing match another thought wouldn't it have been great if the ever present picture on the wall of the priest had been that of pat o'brien br br all in all this is a pretty good entry in both the john garfield and dead end kids filmography and an entertaining way to spend an hour and a half if there's one downside it's not enough screen time for pretty ann sheridan the film might have wound up even more satisfying if the roles of sheridan and gloria dickson were reversed as the on screen chemistry between peggy and jack seemed more forced than natural Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9208663702011108 Review: i must have been around ten years old when my uncle took me and my brother to see this martial arts movie at the drive in at the circle drive in in long beach the title was hammer of god from which i can never forget for some reason but what i do remember are the different scenes that have left an imprint on my mind forever br br my brother always reminds me of the movie although it has been forever it seems since we seen the movie from time to time the years i would look for it at the rental stores and from time to time i would check on the web and for some reason it appears like it is never available or no one knows what movie i'm talking about br br if i only knew if and were it was available i would love to purchase that movie if anyone is aware of its please inform me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9302943348884583 Review: jimmy wang yu an authentic asian superstar directed and wrote this film which i have only seen in a dubbed videotape version the widescreen shaw scope shape was lost and the original actor's voices absent but this is still good to watch the story is the usual martial arts school fights villains from japan plot with our young hero winning out in the end by beating up loads of assorted thugs br br the combat gets better as the film unravels early in the film it looks stiff and dull but later there is a great scene where wang yu fights hordes in a gambling joint then walks out into a snowy scene and takes some more villains on with knives sword and fists that part is very exciting br br quite good then but it would be interesting to see a non dubbed widescreen version if there is one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8950966596603394 Review: i will be honest i rented this movie solely on the fact it was part of the child's play series i was expecting a boring dull 4th part too the series but i was surprised this movie was surprisingly good and i found it to be quite funny there was a lot of dark humor and the idea to have two dolls was a good way to spice things up the two dolls worked well together and added a bonnie and clyde type fell to the movie overall it was very good for a 4th movie in the series with some gruesome death scenes just watch the marilyn manson type get killed at the beginning not to mention john ritter getting a face full of nails to the writers for things up and the ending although i found it a bit strange leaves room for yet another sequel maybe son of chucky Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8983520865440369 Review: it's just that chucky 1 was good chucky 2 was better chucky 3 sucked now the 4th in the series which is in my opinion the best out of the series jennifer tilly was just great in this movie for dolls they were better than a few actors that come to mind freddie prince jr for one and funnier than many comedies i've seen in the past br br the plot wasn't great but i really didn't care about it just to see chucky and tiffany and fight each other and the ending leaves it wide open for a 5th sequel which i hear is in the works idle hands next week and looks to be another horror comedy but i doubt it'll top this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9126806855201721 Review: in this 4th child's play film chucky gets lucky it's very funny and there are some enjoyable parts very good direction not as bad as it could be the best one in the series since the first three stars out of four Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8323688507080078 Review: the movie was surprisingly wonderful especially considering the last sequel the third was dark and semi interesting but it wasn't nearly as fun or enjoyable as this it is filled with comedic lines about martha stuart anatomy masturbation and it was actually done effectively during gruesome and disturbing images the movie wasn't scary or suspenseful and i'm sure that it wasn't the director's intention it was fun because of the silliness jennifer over the top and sexy performance the puppetry of the dolls were so well handled the movement of mouth lips tears in eyes knife in chest and the costumes the dolls were just marvelous and it made the gruesome deaths more considering the fact that they were done by wonderful dolls the new chucky look was great and tiffany was very cute a few scenes with chucky hugging the human tiffany even made my father smile jesse and jade were surprisingly well very attractive and the special effects were cool the ending was so and the fact that they could make another as good is quite unlikely it may not be as suspenseful as movies like halloween or urban legend but it is certainly more fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.973394513130188 Review: i know this movie isn't for everyone and i won't push my opinions on you but what i have to say is the truth about how many people feel about this movie it was the best i have ever seen it was funny and even though it wasn't the scariest movie i had ever seen it kept me on the edge of my seat because i didn't know what was gonna happen next if you like funny scary movies you have got to see this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9658568501472473 Review: an extremely dark and brooding show with an excellent cast one of the few shows that i try to watch on a regular basis glad to see in a recurring role but feel andre is he is one intense actor hope cbs gives it a better time slot next season Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859402179718018 Review: it's unbelievable but the fourth is better than the second and the third after the third that was awful it's incredible how they could have an unexpected sequel with new ideas chuck is the same nasty doll of the previous movies interesting the final that lets know that a fifth can be done Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44304871559143066 Review: this is the funniest sequel i have seen in a long time it is much funnier than the other three and not a bit scary it has some very gory pieces in the film but not bad enough to make you sick in this one he has a female doll companion hence the name if you liked the first three then you'll love this go watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8114383816719055 Review: i'm warning you this movie is not scary if you're a horror movie fan especially a child's play fan you'll think it's incredibly funny but you won't be scared it's not a bad movie but it's not scary Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48926693201065063 Review: the success of scream gave birth to a whole new horror flicks wave i'm happy with that as a big fan of horror and i liked most of those new horror films is a one big pack of horror colorful fast paced and original i see this movie more like the opening of a new trilogy much like episode 1 and aliens resurrection since it comes up with a new twist instead of focusing on the little boy killer doll relationship we have here a twisted movie about couples we have the sweet young lovers in contrast with the killer crazy doll sized lovers very inventive Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591931104660034 Review: great movie i thought it would never be as good as it was great special effects great story big laughs it didn't take itself seriously which is why i think it worked so well even the acting was surprisingly good overall a very funny and sometimes chilling story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821606874465942 Review: this new installment to the child's play series has not one scary scene but tons of hilarious jokes such as a stoner witnessing chucky him the finger and saying rude f king doll and lots of references to the series you can kill me but i'll come back i always come back the movie's title was probably thought of before the script and was written around it this is totally different from all other films in the series it doesn't even have andy the central character for all the previous ones chucky seems to interfere with characters from another movie a soap opera about two teens running off together to get married there is one cool elaborate death scene involving broken glass and water spilling everywhere the movie is very gory very funny and has pop culture references from martha to jerry springer do not see this one before you see the other three it will really ruin the effect since the first one is truly scary lots of guilty pleasure fun and silliness br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9745633006095886 Review: this is a great installment in the child's play series it brought back some bang to the series great comedy boy this movie is funny also there are awesome homages to other horror celebs beautiful cinematography great ending bring on seed of chucky Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886491298675537 Review: this movie exemplifies a certain brand of comedy horror of a strictly adult kind but quite different to the troma movies with which it shares certain qualities the humour is rough and ready but fast and furious if the idea of hideous dolls with evil powers and twisted minds don't make you shrug with boredom reach for the six pack of beer and enjoy the best chucky film yet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8722827434539795 Review: the child's play series isn't a favourite of mine but bride of chucky is actually an okay movie this time we have two dolls chucky and his former girlfriend when he was human tiffany together they go on a journey to find an object there are a few interesting scenes through the movie like the guy getting hit by the truck and literally exploding the sex scene between chucky and tiffany and the ending which allows for another sequel to take place wasn't really a straight forward horror it mixed a lot of comedy and was a sort of spoof of the horror genre this made the movie better like comedy does do with many horror movies all up even if your not a child's play fan give this one a go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9060044288635254 Review: i was expecting this to be just like the others tries to be scary ends up looking silly somewhere along the line the writers must have realised this and so took the film in a totally different direction basically ignoring the other films this feels like a different film rather than the fourth entry in the child's play series the new idea works making this the best in the series by far Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4886153042316437 Review: okay so this series kind of takes the route of we go again ' week in week out david character helps out his ride who is in a bit of a but what's wrong with that david morse is one of the greatest character actors out there and certainly the coolest and to have him in a series created by david a great writer is heaven br br due to the lack of love for this show by many i can't see it going to a season series but you never know the amount of rubbish that has made it beyond that baffles me let's hope something good can make it past a first series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656533002853394 Review: seen all 4 installments this one is by far the best of all i did'nt have much expectation when i got the dvd 3rd was such a drag but to my delight this one was fast paced with some slick punch lines br br don't miss this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.700484037399292 Review: the first child's play was an original and effective little horror movie as expected though the 2 horrible sequels seemed to spell the end for this franchise br br well when i heard they were making a 4th one called bride of chucky i just rolled my eyes and a when will they ever learn br br but when i heard that they had gotten a great director ronny yu and a solid cast including the awe inspiring jennifer tilly my interest in it up br br this film is extremely well done it has a great sense of humor highly stylized graphic violence great cinematography and the stunningly sexy jennifer tilly strutting her most impressive stuff during the first half i should add that she is also a fantastic actress as well br br it keeps it's tongue firmly in cheek without into campy territory the doll effects are great and the verbal interplay between them is priceless it's more of a horror comedy than straight horror but the humor is welcome and well integrated br br i've already heard that they're planning a son of chucky if they can match the quality of this film than maybe this franchise will have made a legitimate comeback br br rating 8 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769311547279358 Review: from germany so please excuse my style of writing as i´ve seen chucky 4 for the first time i was a bit surprised i knew chucky as a usual 80s but bride of chucky was very different from the old ones first there is the artwork of the very good director ronny yu who we still have in mind from a chinese ghost story his visual style is in a wired kinda way comparable to francis ford coppola also the voices of chucky an are very impressive i´ve also liked the screenplay very much especially the scene in which throws the in the br br i give it a 9 0 vote for funny gory and progressive entertainment if you have any comments on my opinion just send me an e mail Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9450626969337463 Review: chucky is back but this time he is not scary a lot but he is funny br br when chucky is brought back to life in the doll of course by his old trailer trash girlfriend tiffany he promptly kills her and transforms her into a doll too tiffany and chucky are now on the case of 2 high school graduates br br don't miss this film it is a whole lot of fun it is scary funny weird wacky and stupid all in one br br my rating 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954282283782959 Review: i've commented once on this chucky great but i had to do it again to say some things about the film when i first saw it in a great balcony in a great theater the film was a lot of fun in the theater and my first chucky film ever in a theater and that was a special moment for me because i cherish chucky the other horror villains are referenced with great coolness and the gore was shockingly great the scene where the gay kid gets nailed by the truck was amazingly cheerful that was a great gore scene and the ending was so bizarre and shocking it made me s my pants the idea of having the seed of chucky was very very bizarre and shocking when i left the theater i just loved it and i believe it was real the bizarre and different qualities of this child's play installment for some reason made me mark it as the jason goes to hell of the child's play series it just had that intensely shocking bizarre and different quality that reminded me of jason goes to hell a sure out of here's how i rank the series 1 4 2 3 i loved it but not quite as much as tom original child's play classic i can't wait for seed of chucky bring it on Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.853746235370636 Review: the movie doesn't take itself seriously and if you follow its lead you're going to have a lot of fun as long as you don't mind your murders served up really bloody and your horror topped with extra cheese br br this film an eye at every horror fan and then gives them the finger it knows it sucks and because of that it's far and away the best of the child's play series br br it plays up the humor angle so well you find yourself doing more than just laughing at it but with it and trust me the whole time you're laughing it's laughing back br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9123671054840088 Review: i would say of is a return to greatness but the series was never really great very good 1 was 2 3 were and i think this 4th installment is equal to or even better than the first movie and it contains the best subtitle tagline chucky gets lucky so he does in the role of jennifer tilly who thoroughly this series as ryan did for 'star trek voyager ' tilly didn't just create a presence she added much needed humor back story drama tension and a great little sidekick play thing for chucky and as much as i liked her in the feature she can't get all the credit the props watch the first 1 2 minutes for horror homages the writing the inside jokes again the opening pinhead and chucky lines were great in fact if this were a movie it would take 3 4 sequels just to do it justice among others mercifully chucky and the series has given up on andy the hide the soul quest and just settled for a new way out of his body he teams up with his ex tilly whom he transfers into a bride doll and a couple of bonnie clyde teens really heigl to regain this buried with human corpse this is for any chucky fan 1980s slasher horror fans or even to those who's never seen any of the previous films it's funny dark harmless gory – but not over the top and despite literal 20 minutes of screen time it's always great to see her after all you barely see her play poker anymore side note of course i picked up on the superman reference – Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9643392562866211 Review: sexy tiffany jennifer tilly still yearns for a life of bliss with ex boyfriend crazed killer charles lee ray after getting her hands on the mutilated good guy doll that last played host to his spirit and doing a spot of repair work she conducts a satanic ritual that returns his life to the toy br br unfortunately for poor the maniac shows no interest in marriage and so she traps him in a cage with a bride doll for company eventually a rather angry chucky voiced by brad dourif escapes his confines tiffany in the bath and traps her soul in his as retribution br br realising that they are now both in the same predicament the plastic pair put their differences aside and decide to head for new jersey where they can lay their hands on the magical amulet that can their spirits into human hosts trailer park hunk jesse nick and his tasty girlfriend jade katherine heigl into taking them to their destination the psycho dolls embark on a murderous rampage with their companions the blame br br although the idea of a kid's doll being possessed by the spirit of a mass murderer has always been rather comical it wasn't until the fourth film in the child's play series that the makers fully embraced the sheer lunacy of the premise opting to plays things much more for laughs than for scares although there is still plenty of ott splatter for us gore hounds to enjoy br br talented hong kong director ronny yu proceedings deftly translating the witty tongue in cheek script into a slick and thoroughly enjoyable cinematic ride similarly the excellent cast handle the camp material perfectly with and heigl making a likable couple but smoking hot tilly stealing the show as blonde mini tiffany kevin impressively expressive doll effects also go a long way to making the film such a success br br overall this film is unlikely to find many fans amongst horror aficionados but those who enjoy the odd spot of mindless popcorn entertainment full of twisted black humour crazy death scenes and magnificent should have a blast Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828038215637207 Review: this is a 100 improvement over the dross of a third movie and it's one hell of a good time this is a john hughes movie meets the devil's rejects i really enjoyed this movie and it really stands out as the savior of the series i thought jennifer tilly played tiffany really well and brad dourif in shoes once again really makes this movie shine actually they're the only good parts of the movie i got rather bored with katherine heigl and nick scenes it's as if they were thrown in there as a and someone to save the day but chucky and tiffany were great to watch and i really liked the black humor to it i thought it made the movie stand out more if you want one hell of a good time then be sure to check this out br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883288145065308 Review: great movie chucky is by far the funniest character in a movie jennifer tilly tiffany makes this movie even better well before chucky died tiffany and him were together but like ten years later tiffany gets chucky back as a doll and brings him back to life it was a great movie scary and funny only because chucky 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924042820930481 Review: i like hack think the lone ranger reincarnated as a cab driver a decent but flawed guy in philadelphia doing his best while seeking to work out issues from a troubled past and you've got the synopsis david morse is nearly perfect as he helps people but instead of riding silver in the old west he drives a cab through the mean streets of contemporary without handing out silver bullets the supporting cast is first class and well above average at times the witty dialog almost reaches the level of that 70s classic series the rockford files this show deserves a return hopefully in a better time slot than friday eastern Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9697896838188171 Review: this is a good film for die hard chucky fans okay i'm sure it's not as good as what the child's play movie were like but this can get really funny and enjoyable laughs are hilarious br br spoilers br br now not one doll but two meaning double the impact jennifer tilly played the part really well and definitely pulled off the best kill of the movie br br if you have seen the child's play movies this would be a worthy film on your chucky collection but if you've never seen the child's play movies before will be a new start of course you'll not have a clue on how chucky got into his current state cause i'm not telling you but you'll figure out why chucky is very popular br br overall a very enjoyable movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813330769538879 Review: back and it's about time this time with the help of jennifer tilly and a little spell from voodoo for dummies well at least with this installment the camp is back this was the more gruesome of this series so far it has some good twists and some good action scenes br br this one was by far the most fun of the series and successfully if unintentionally bridges the gap between pure horror to horror comedy br br i am looking forward to seed of chucky it'll be a hoot br br jesus the music scene's gone to since i've been dead chucky br br we needed the levity as the doll thing's getting old the added comedic element and the better action scenes brings this one back up to equal the quality of the first when the idea was fresh and new ish br br 6 8 10 from br br the fiend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776895642280579 Review: chucky the murderous doll from child's play and 2 crappy sequels is dead but his ex girlfriend tiffany jennifer tilly gets his remains and using voodoo for dummies him then through circumstances too convoluted to get into she is killed and has her soul put into another doll together they fall in love and kidnap a nice couple nick katherine heigl to take them to coffin to get an amulet to make chucky and tiffany real people again br br a lot better than it sounds after the last two sequels to child's play both of which were horrible i was expecting the worst but this actually was lots of fun the movie doesn't take itself seriously for a second seriously how could it and the lines and situations are actually quite funny also there are a few very gory murders thrown in to satisfy us horror fans and the film never stops moving the movie also has a few things usually not found in a horror movie a gay best friend gordon michael who is intelligent and not played for laughs and a sequence in which has his shirt off just to show his muscular body john ritter has a nice cameo too as a sheriff br br the acting is good is young very handsome and likable heigl doesn't have much to do but pulls it off and brad dourif the voice of chucky and tilly are hilarious as the murderous dolls my favorite part is when the dolls have sex don't ask and she asks for a rubber and he responds but i'm made of rubber the special effects are good no lousy cgi here and this is one of the few horror films to mix humor and violence in an entertaining way well worth seeing i give it a 9 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9899703860282898 Review: bride of chucky starts late one night as officer bob bailey vince sneaks into the evidence room at his police station amongst all the horror film in joke props he steals the remains of the chucky doll that serial killer charles lee ray possessed way back in the original child's play 1988 he drives the remains to an isolated area where ray's ex girlfriend tiffany jennifer tilly throat takes the remains back to her trailer there tiffany stitches staples chucky voiced by brad dourif back together again using a for book brings him back to murderous life thing don't go as tiffany had hoped chucky turns out not to be the man of her dreams after all so she locks him in a play pen at which chucky is less than happy while tiffany takes a bath chucky escapes her using that book brings her back to life in the shape of a female doll dressed as a bride neither want to be stuck in plastic bodies have to work together to get to a cemetery in new jersey where ray's natural body had been buried with the amulet needed to switch their spirits back into human bodies the bodies of neighbour jesse nick his girlfriend jade katherine heigl who are both on the run from corrupt uncle chief of police warren john ritter will do nicely br br directed by ronny yu i love bride of chucky the script by don is great fun very fast moving highly entertaining references plenty of other horror film with good affection from the opening sequence where we see jason voorhees hockey mask from the friday the 13th films freddy razor blade glove from the a nightmare on elm street series michael myers mask from the halloween franchise to the clips used from bride of frankenstein 1935 when it virtually recreates the same scene bride of chucky never takes itself seriously which is just as well there are lots of one liners self referential gags that scream 1996 made trendy a few years earlier it doesn't seem afraid to poke fun at itself the horror genre in general i love the scene when jesse jade are having a clichéd romantic conversation that chucky hears he makes funny comments gestures throughout that's not to say that there isn't a damn good film in there as well because there most certainly is director yu manages to create good atmosphere a real sense of fun both human plastic sets of characters are likable shine as each pair suffer their own sets of domestic problems that the trail of corpses that they are leaving behind would obviously cause technically bride of chucky is great for the most part has that big budget polish about it at about 25 000 000 i should hope so the only thing that i will say is that some of the puppet effects by kevin are a little stiff unconvincing i can't remember any cgi scenes in bride of chucky either thankfully the film doesn't neglect the blood gore with a cool slit throat nails blasted into someone's face in presumably a hellraiser 1987 homage people impaled on of glass someone being by a huge truck a ripped off lip piercing various gunshots the acting is pretty good dourif as chucky is very funny as he spouts the one liners out i also like the scenes with tiffany at the beginning find her very sexy when she's wearing all that fetish gear i can't be the only one surely i personally think bride of chucky is a fantastic film total entertainment from start to finish great humour horror in equal measure at only 85 minutes long it never becomes boring or dull a personal favourite of mine watch it as soon as you can Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5200703144073486 Review: bride of chucky is one of the better horror movies to come out in the past ten years and could be one of the best horror films of the 90's br br spoilers br br girlfriend tiffany jennifer tilly manages to find his battered remains after being sucked into the fan at the end of part 3 and brings him to life in her trailer park her neighbor jessie nick and his girlfriend jade katherine heigl are being tormented by her uncle john ritter tiffany upsets chucky when he refuses to marry her so she buys a doll for him to play with chucky kills tiffany and then transfers her soul into the doll she got him in order for them to be placed back into human bodies they have to travel to new jersey to retrieve an amulet to do so jessie sees this as an opportunity to escape from ritter and they set out on the journey but not before ritter is killed by chucky and tiffany along the way several bizarre incidents force them to stop at a bed and breakfast when several more people are killed they call up their best friend gordon to out the situation they convince him neither one of them are the killers as the police have began to solve the crimes he finds ritter's body in a trunk in the back of the van thinking he has been set up he confronts them about it chucky and tiffany then turn real to prove they did it which gets killed the group steals a motor home and arrives at the cemetery jessie and jade get chucky and tiffany to turn on each other giving them enough to escape chucky jade and forces her to get his amulet chucky and tiffany their feud which gives jessie and jade enough time to kill the both of them as the police arrive and them of the crimes br br the good news i have to give the most amount of props to the fx department as chucky and tiffany as dolls look completely convincing the scenes with them together are the movies main highlights including a hilarious conversation where tiffany advises chucky on how serial killers in the 90's work that being said the amount of one liners in this movie that are actually funny is incredible chucky gets the most of them but tiffany cracks a few gems as well it is actually funnier than what hollywood calls comedies these days the gore is plentiful and shockingly realistic several deaths in this movie are actually original and creative turning ritter into a new form of pinhead was a totally brilliant scene the couple was a nice death scene as well for teenage love the pairing of and heigl works great they have a great chemistry together and actually behave like a normal couple i also have to admit that the first time i saw this movie i did jump during certain scenes and that shows what an incredible job director yu did he learned enough apparently to do the same thing with freddy vs jason he knows how to stage set ups and pay offs and here he shows some great skills that have a hong kong influenced look and style he could be the next great horror director if he keeps filling up his resume with films like those two nice soundtrack too like freddy vs jason br br the bad news for fans of cheesy movies this will be a great find however this film has a high cheese factor that may prevent the serious horror movie fan from having a good time enjoying this film the film knows it is a cheesy movie and revels in it making a serious fan turned off because of things like the one liners it isn't all that bad of a movie but it has to be watched in the mind frame that it is a cheesy movie and that the cheesiness of certain scenes add to the movie not to take it away remove yourself from that state of mind and you may find yourself enjoying this movie br br the final verdict fans of cheesy movies and the other child's play movies will find a lot to like about this movie for serious horror fans take a look at it but keep in mind that it isn't a serious movie and that the cheesiness is supposed to be there and you might find yourself liking it br br rated r graphic violence graphic language brief nudity on a doll a shadowy puppet sex scene some drug use and numerous drug references Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8408780694007874 Review: remember back when this movie was made by robert downey senior a very good entertaining black awareness feature which was an underground hit in california los angeles and new york at the time a hippy loved classic where changes which occur in the business world are striking refreshing and interesting comedy non not like basic society at the time of 1969 now watched is still very good but today's life in america totally from 69 good for the baby boomers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9891597628593445 Review: the movie starts with a board meeting at a major advertising agency putney swope is on the board for no other reason than the fact that he is black and the agency needs a token on the board swope is ignoring the meeting reading jet magazine at the big table and everybody is ignoring swope suddenly the ceo on the spot no time is wasted a janitor is called to haul off the corpse and the board immediately and tackles the business of a new ceo and as the votes are one by one the tension is built up and then finally snapped in a hilariously ironic climax to the vote that gives the viewer a delicious dish of logical implications to savor for the rest of the movie if you've ever talked back to some stupid television commercial you'll like seeing this movie too bad there don't seem to be any real putney in the world Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13860097527503967 Review: a twist of fate puts a black man at the head of an old school white bred advertising firm and he intends to make a few changes br br one very strange piece of cinema you'll either love it or hate it either way you've never seen anything like it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7020152807235718 Review: i have to admit i had never heard of this movie i caught it last night on i thought it was hysterical i laughed so hard and loved the ending image what a marx brothers movie would like if they collaborated with and x and then all dropped lsd br br funny and edgy are two overused words these days this movie sure has that plus about 200 iq points of most comedies today and surrealistic to boot i had to be up at 6 00 am and watched it until 2 30 i over slept and missed my still worth it i would not recommend renting it i would recommend owning it it was that good br br the only warning i have is that so of the references are dated and might not be gotten by younger people bare with it and use your head br br i would have to put it in my top comedies of all time Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4692542254924774 Review: sure the film is full of black militant stereotypes and much of the jargon of the time in that sense the movie has indeed dated but as a satirical look at america's number one industry advertising it's still on target but just as important is the counter message namely the effect of big bucks on those who would make the industry more socially promoting war toys alcohol etc thus the movie's also about the of capitalism note for example how garb suddenly changes to resemble third world revolutionary just before he pulls out of the firm for a moment it looks like mini revolution has succeeded among his staff and he's moving on maybe to spread the movement but then the former succumb to the allure of big bucks and he departs shaking his head perhaps to hijack a plane to cuba final word however is an one as the arab i believe burns down the money tower leaving the metaphorical structure of advertising capitalism a smoking ruin to me this looks like change can only succeed as a cleansing act of destruction and not as a process of message consistent with the radical spirit of the time br br whatever the subtext there are some genuinely funny moments especially with the commercials that play as well now as they did then those who compare the style to that of the marx bros make a good point the throw away lines fly thick and fast along with the outrageous set ups forty years later it's still a hard movie to get a consistent handle on despite the however the film remains a work of daring originality with some genuinely telling moments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9211138486862183 Review: i love this show it's clever and very well acted david morse and andre have great chemistry the writing is clever and subplots generally give great comic relief after every new episode i'm always amazed how thought provoking and at the same time entertaining this show is my only complaint would be donna murphy's absence at this point in the second season as david morse ex wife heather she added such character to the show br br i think this show is a credit to the crime drama genre with that said i can not for the life of me understand why this show has such a low rating would someone please who gave this show a 1 rating back it up with a critique Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.817435622215271 Review: putney swope is a unique low low low budget gem from the late 1960's which probably would have been forgotten in time if it hadn't been for two things paul thomas anderson who named don character in boogie nights buck swope after the eponymous hero of this film and the limited dvd release watching putney swope is like listening to hardcore punk rock it may not make a lot of sense at least to me it didn't upon watching it for the first time but you have to respect the film for its passion and unabashedly rebellious message i didn't understand a lot of things about putney swope but for the most part i liked it the more i think about the movie the more it grows on me br br the film is advertised as a parody of new york's madison avenue best known in the 1960's as the advertising capital of the world members of generation x and y may be lost on this concept but fortunately mad men is on tv to provide us with this otherwise lost piece of u s history what you need to know before watching this movie is that these ad agencies were largely male and even more largely white br br with this premise in mind the movie opens up with an ad agency board meeting the members are predominantly white except for putney swope arnold johnson who bears an uncanny resemblance to dick gregory in this film the token african american on the board the board members are so self absorbed and soulless that when their chairman falls dead in front of them their only concern is who will become chairman next without even removing the body from the they begin a paper to the next chairman br br putney swope is elected by a but not because the other members think swope is qualified voting for swope was an ill fated attempt for these board members to sabotage any other chance of being elected chairman with their plans swope takes charge and sink s the boat firing all but one of the original members and hiring all people of color in their place br br after this point the film became for me very weird and hard to follow plot wise there may not have even been a plot really the whole idea of the film seems to be a what if scenario with the result being that the new truth and soul inc firm would be unconventional but successful nonetheless the firm ends up making so much money that the members build a huge glass case to keep the cash in for unexplained purposes it could be because swope doesn't trust banks although that point is not touched upon or explained in the film it could also be in some way but who knows br br most of the movie takes place inside the ad agency with occasional scenes in the white house with a president who for some unknown reason is a midget my assumption is here that some political joke was being made but i can't figure out what were the filmmakers saying that the president is a small insignificant part of american life were they saying that the latest elected officials nixon at the time were insignificant candidates i don't know i found it a bit eerie however that the man playing the president bore a striking resemblance to future president ronald reagan it is funny to make that connection 40 years after the movie was made br br what this film may have benefited from is showing how consumers outside the ad agency reacted to the new ads of course the ad footage possessed a strange funny appeal for its unconventional creativity but did these ads convince people to buy the product if so how the movie hinted on the idea that the new ad campaign was successful through client interaction and the calls from the white house however it would have been revealing to see average people since that demographic has always been most profitable for br br although the parodies and political messages this film may have made probably didn't stand the test of time this film still had a lot of unique qualities arnold johnson had a magnetic x factor to him that benefited him greatly in this film rough voice was actually director robert downey sr 's voice dubbed in sometimes poorly but fit the character so well in being an outsider he hires and fires workers at random but earns the respect of all but one of the employees for the ad agency and seeking out new ideas br br the premise of the film was and still is incredibly risky especially since the film was written and directed by a white man robert downey sr however this film to fall victim to negative black stereotypes which would lead to the rise and fall of the blaxploitation genre years later although some of the sex scenes may be a bit off putting for some viewers the main message is that a black owned and business can through innovation and risk taking many people may not take a positive message away from this movie but i just did br br putney swope remains an overlooked movie from a strange era and downey sr even despite his son's recent comeback never quite got the recognition as a director he deserved however if you find a dvd of this movie buy it and watch it if it's on netflix ditto it's a movie that can be confusing at times but is worth watching for its gusto ambition and its non stature even by today's movie standards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9664030075073242 Review: this movie got better with time i can't believe that it has been forty years since i saw this at the age of 15 yes that's right movie ratings were not yet a reality so any teenager could walk into any movie imagine what it was like for a kid my age to see both midnight cowboy and putney swope in the same year imagine the times bobby kennedy and martin luther king has just been killed but the following summer had a man walking on the moon and woodstock putney swope was the woodstock nation's chance to stick it to the man you'll see where robert downey jr got his sardonic brilliance his old man was an instant hero to kids like me no punches are pulled in this classic and aging hippies will rejoice when they relive this era hopefully new flower children will be by it and this current era of fascism will come under the same scrutiny my era was subjected to Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8992792367935181 Review: 1969 was the year new york city was the place putney was the second robert downey film to achieve some recognition the first was 1966 putney achieved a much wider release pound 1970 and palace 1972 were even more profane and obnoxious those 2 films were mean spirited to the point that they actually the prince's feature film career for several years br br the subject at hand is putney and it is a mad farce satire that has to be seen to be believed i'm not going to go through the plot here what plot people looking for a plot are going to be scratching their heads keep scratching this film is not about plot one could compare this to a mel brooks movie only without the hollywood parody party that mel always threw i also see a little bit of monty python in this by the way this film was shot before monty had debuted on the bbc br br i notice that the gags and lines that are drop dead hilarious do not transfer well by word of mouth you have to see them within the context of the film there are some flaws in the film but even the flaws are unique for instance actors often repeat the same line over and over again and somehow it works how many mario putney says the six girl has got to have soul etc br br the b w photography is outstanding the sound score is even better the editing is only so so the acting is above average the script is priceless the jokes are as un pc as you can get mr bad news says sonny williams just got caught in a motel with a 13 year old girl putney says well at least he's not superstitious uptight beware the anti establishment mindset of this film will drive you straight out of the room nothing is sacred br br there are many things in this film that to today no smoking reverse racism with african americans treating like trash the manipulation of mass media over the masses madison avenue hollywood intentionally something that any 8 year old can tell is pure garbage the internet i'm talking about the drum interracial dating i could go on and on br br i should also mention that there is about 8 min of this film that was shot in 16 mm color these are the commercials shot by agency the spots work fairly well the first time around they get tiresome though on repeated viewings the real magic here is within the b w sections of the film it's the non lines they stay with you rent yourself a i love you i love you i love you did you take your pill anything that i have to say would just be redundant and a host of others i also really like the bit with the mounted up on the wall the game warden wanted me to throw it back i put up such a fight i decided to have it mounted br br standouts in the cast include buddy as bodyguard 1 he should have been a much bigger star antonio as the arab he did go on to stardom on tv and in films arnold johnson has the right look as putney robert downey used his own voice instead because arnold couldn't remember some of his lines also downey realized that he could fill in any additional dialog jokes later on if he dubbed his lead actor br br the film does have some shortcomings the short run time is one i wish the beginning with the white board members would have been extended stan and allen garfield are outstanding the ending seams to have been thrown together as if he just couldn't think of any more gags all in all this is one of the best low budget independent films of it's time a time when very few played outside of new york chicago san francisco and l a anyone who loves satire and comedy should see this at least twice putney is ahead of and beyond it's time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.86946702003479 Review: when someone refers to the independent cinema realm in the united states it's often that it means the filmmaker or people behind the project had much more creative freedom and did what they wanted this today is not really always the case unless someone is a solid auteur and creative freedom still comes with the that one has to find distribution with one of the independent of major studios or by getting picked up somehow for some kind of low level deal at a worthwhile film festival but putney swope robert downey film about a tough as nails african american accidentally promoted to head advertising guru at a production company is independent cinema the kind of work that went right along with the likes or romero's night of the living dead and cassavetes faces at the same time of getting no real typical studio distribution but causing waves kicking ass and taking names in the cinema world for all its moments that are rough and crude it's unforgettable br br it's also a film that is funny very and excruciatingly funny sometimes the sense of humor is just so ridiculous it's nearly impossible not to laugh from the mere appearance of the president with his wife to lines of dialog from the advertisements team puts together like i can't eat an air in a real soul voice it is as smart as the audience it is aiming at which is anyone with two brain cells to put together who can see that this work isn't offensive or too shocking because it's meant to the cage and it does this pretty well in the first five minutes once that's past downey sr goes on his blitz of sorts as far as being a filmmaker with nothing to lose his protagonist is part fidel castro part isaac hayes circa 1972 and yes it's 1969 in the film and part hard assed ad exec with a firing streak to make mr on the look kind and don't forget those side characters dear god br br there's so many memorable lines and moments that it's hard to keep track from maybe the most hilarious botched assassination attempt in any movie to the one ad for face off skin cream that includes lines that would give south park a run for its dirty mouth money to just little asides with the one guy from jack movies playing the muslim who keeps giving lip to swope and that one boy with the the nun who curses up a storm and impresses swope in a swift stroke it's a pretty direct message about media and advertising but there's also a lot of powerful moments where it just hits the nail on the head about racism in america sometimes without having to do more than a gesture and sometimes with doing something huge like having black panther types going this way and that around advertising regime and for a low budget production i mean super low hence the comparison to night of the living dead and faces downey got some really good actors all non union and it's hard to imagine that some of them might have had their first time on camera here br br it should be mentioned that style doesn't make it perfect it is crude and sometimes too crazy and dated for its own good and i'm sure i didn't get some of the underlying humor of a couple of the ads since i'm from a full generation after these ads were aired albeit the miss redneck jersey was definitely not lost on me in general though this is one of the finest of its time period a satire that and a feature with a predominantly black cast that is all too knowing of what comes from an excess of power regardless of skin color it is as someone might say good s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794862270355225 Review: i saw this movie in its brief run in art house cinema in i found it so funny that i literally spent part of the movie on the floor having laughed so hard i fell out of my seat in retrospect years later i thought it had been done by melvin van peebles when i mentioned it to a friend he said that a friend of his downey sr filled virtually every non acting role in the flick director writer producer etc he was right of course and my memory was wrong except that this was one of the movies ever made the part of the arab was particularly priceless Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.34125036001205444 Review: i thought i might be disappointed viewing this film again after so many years on the contrary i was more impressed now than in my callow youth with its honesty and brave humour in 1969 the transition among african american groups from a policy of and integration to one of confrontation and self determination was still quite new and more than a little controversial it took courage and finesse to portray both the establishment and the anti establishment as the caricatures they often closely in real life special mention should be made of arnold johnson's performance he successfully avoided having his character lapse into either or i'd rather watch this than to sir with love any old day Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8580631613731384 Review: if you get a chance to get a hold of this lost for many years gem i doubt you will be disappointed ps has an odd blend of social satire and ultra cool blaxploitation even hints of slapstick but it's so odd that it was not only ahead of it's time nothing has been seen like it since br br i strongly disagree with people who say that the film is dated especially with spike lee's sp a few years back which was a misfire of trying to capture the same message good filmmaking disjointed script br br robert direction is brilliant allowing many of his actors to improvise the film gets better as it goes along and the jokes from hit or miss one liners that are as forgiven as those found in a mel brooks comedy to sheer non pc 'i can't believe they just said fun br br favorite parts the commercials the film switches from gritty black and white depictions of the ad agency to beautiful perhaps 16mm color and gets away with it br br i refuse to hint at any spoilers but if you get the chance to see the dvd version be sure and watch the downey interview but leave it until after the movie br br my vote 10 10 most underrated film of the late 60's early 70's thank you prince Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871029257774353 Review: i can't say how many times that one line has made me laugh or how often i've described that scene to folks not familiar with this film i saw it the year it was released i was 19 i don't think there were a dozen people in that east village theater that night for years i thought we were the only ones who saw it nice to see here that others found it as hysterical as i had and see it's lasting value despite the time gone by rent it buy it or steal it a must see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8081954121589661 Review: made at the height of the black power movement this movie portrays african american putney swope arnold johnson getting made ceo of a corporation after the white ceo dies the white executives all hate each other and can't decide who should succeed the previous ceo once in power he decides to turn it into a militant organization br br i don't know how robert downey sr did it but he did it putney swope is the ultimate jab at america's power structure it's the sort of thing that seems like it would have come out of richard mind this is a comedy classic in every sense of the word a real masterpiece hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9302669763565063 Review: this film had about everything one could wish when viewing it originally at the end of the 1960's decade it was immensely entertaining and provided a contemporary view of the many changes which had occurred during that period and were still ongoing in terms of the black power movement vietnam and the volatile movement which followed the quieter preceding postwar 1950's br br all of this and one of the funniest films then or now br br viewing it for the second time recently i was surprised to find it as engrossing as when seen originally its humor is as funny and its message as strong br br and in viewing it now you get all of this while at the same time gaining the added enjoyment of its being a period piece and a superb of its this historic turbulent time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860234260559082 Review: i am sick of series with young and clueless people talking about their problems all the time self centered boring and absolutely annoying popular dawson's creek beverly hills etc hack is a breath of fresh air with a great actor david morse a completely different plot credible people with real problems thank god and very very good i just love it i hope hack will go on for a long time because it is a great television series for grown up people for a change Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532681107521057 Review: this movie shows that the free enterprise system and the quest for the almighty buck transcends all racial and ethnic barriers ultimately the market place the message that is sent to the public this movie that point a conservative white collar advertising company is taken over by a group of street wise african americans by a no nonsense black man who wants to make a buck and believes he can sell products by telling the the truth but the movie shows that no matter how hard he tries to do something different the market place and the political system demands that he conform rendering him no different than his predecessors interesting off beat movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7221160531044006 Review: putney swope is the story of a token black man on the board of directors of a large advertising firm who is accidentally voted chairman of the board when the owner of the firm over while trying to out an idea that he was apparently quite excited about putney of course takes his new role to heart and fires most everyone in the agency hires a new crew all black except for a token white guy and proceeds to crank out the most offensive and non pc commercials one could ever ask for now it's a rather motley crew he has and despite that they somehow manage to be successful while in the cash i rather like the scene where potential are being relieved of bags of cash and then told to get out and their commercials will follow later like them or not the story is good but of course the highlight here is the nasty commercials themselves especially the one for face off cream this is rather dated but still a fun movie and full of hilarious moments robert downey sr was working for an ad agency doing experimental ads at the time and i guess this was his middle finger to madison avenue agencies very good and pretty damned funny 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851866364479065 Review: certainly one of the most hilarious films of all time excellent original music clever heady it's hard to be articulate about something this good there isn't one character that you don't instantly love to watch putney there's trouble in the black room my name is the lines thrown away left and right are classics themselves recalling caddyshack anchorman dolemite any comedy whose dialog is not of the formulaic set up punchline variety putney called you tasteless my organization is pro integration where's lopez in my they don't sound brilliant until you hear them in the context of the scene this movie will eat your brain it's too good i've read reviews calling this film racist which couldn't be farther from the truth every scene is gold from the commercial to the brothers in the black room meeting to that haunting trumpet in the closing scene one word genius Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7575796246528625 Review: and are part of an dying breed of political film makers the swedish population should appreciate that they try to uncover the truth when the government and media actively and cover up the events surrounding the meeting in it is absolutely heartbreaking to see how these innocent kids have been abused and drugged by the swedish police and convicted to prison in political trials for sending text messages and as revenge for others actions the only unfortunate thing about this movie is that it will not reach the broad masses in sweden as it will only be shown it theaters and not be released on video or aired on television br br the political film is important as it can bring new perspectives and insight into complex issues and has a role to play as an of the masses Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6142134070396423 Review: this documentary focuses on the happenings in 2001 in swedish media the where pictured as criminals that stood for anarchy and violence this movie shows that there not actually they are intelligent articulate people that has something to say and says it by the force of bricks they believe in a better world a world where people can think and say what they want without being aimed at but are their beliefs of having the possibility of changing the society realistic i think not br br this documentary gives us enlightenment in the issues of greed capitalism and the future it might bring it is a great documentary that is not propaganda because it is not shown as what they say is right everything it shows is what some individuals think and it is up to the viewer to decide if what they do and stand for is right or wrong br br i have heard many people that labels this a propaganda and therefor chooses not to view it i think they are making a bad decision because even if you sympathize with the police or the belief all you get is more facts to rely on for example the kid that got shoot says that he thinks that it is good to throw a brick through a mcdonalds window because it is the step between thinking and acting as you think br br overall this movie freaked me out because you cannot really dismiss the facts that the few policemen that fought violence with violence did not get convicted or even in custody even however the proof of them throwing bricks at the demonstration march and in some cases beating people with even though they are lying on the street without making resistance where as good as it gets br br rating 8 10 very good but not best Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8551662564277649 Review: at times the mainstream news media seems to be driven by a bunch of no brain reporters in that they just listen to each other and report what others report br br this documentary shows what can be found if some more effort is put into the task of reporting about something br br true journalism should be about providing the people with different perspectives on things that happen so that they have a fair chance of creating an own opinion br br this documentary together with mainstream media reports will help you with this at least for me it provided a lot of relevant information regarding the purpose motivation behind the nowadays frequent world wide protests at different political Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9473013281822205 Review: this is a film that everyone who lives in sweden should watch the film shows the political riots who took place in in 2001 from a new perspective it features interviews with those who were convicted where those people gets the first chance after the riots to tell their side of the story and why they think the world can be a so much better place to live in and be a part of i react emotionally when i see this since i just feel so mad about how those people were treated both during the riots but also after the riots br br i hope as many as possible gets to see this movie as it really gets your mind thinking is this possible in sweden a democracy in 2001 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9329270720481873 Review: i watch tons of movies and had no idea this would be as good as it was i was looking forward to it after reading the plot even though i find overrated it sounded like it would be tons of fun but it was more than that jansen puts in little touches like the books kubrick book among others movie posters etc i like when i see a director takes his time and put his heart into a film and you can really feel that in this there are tons of scenes and moments that i love i am trying to think now of some other films that are like this and i would say the only thing i can think of are cameron crowe films takes little moments and makes them stand out and special the soundtrack is amazing and each song works perfectly with the scenes and feel of the film this film is amazingly shot and the editing is outstanding i could really go on and on about the film i cannot recommend this enough really if you want a fun story with great tunes from a director who clearly put his heart into his work then check this out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680085182189941 Review: i especially liked the ending of this movie i really felt what the characters must have felt which i think is a mark of good directing i was tickled with how the new hire at the record store turned out great character development there even though his role would probably be considered minor br br i was also impressed that the entire film while dark in its subject matter was free from gratuitous nudity profanity and violence sadness sexuality and darkness can all be communicated often better by what is left but it seems that this is often unique to really classy films and actors kudos to the film maker for that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8482574820518494 Review: where do we go from here that is the question of this film and make no mistake etc ' the 2003 effort from director john jansen asks far more questions than it answers but none so poignantly or so powerfully as this one br br much of the the film plays like a running conversation between you and your college drinking buddies and i'm sure many of the questions raised by the main characters you'll recognize from your own evenings of drunken debauchery however one of the many beauties of this film is that we are rarely given an answer questions are raised – everything from the mundane to the profound – but jansen skillfully forces his audience to examine and answer these questions ourselves with little to no help from the characters br br side 1 opens with an increasingly complex and beautifully orchestrated arrangement of non linear segments to introduce us to the main characters we meet them on the morning of april 8 1994 – the day kurt committed suicide and it is the death of and the journey to his wake two days later in seattle that serve as the backdrop for the film in exploring life music and death the characters attempt with varying degrees of success to understand and come to terms with their own lives br br there are some aspects of the film that are what you might expect from a low budget indie film the performances range from decidedly mediocre to outstanding with the strongest performances coming from jessica scott holly and noel wood daniel some of the dialogue is admittedly a bit stiff but never completely strays into the unreal and there are some minor sound problems particularly once we get on the road that make it difficult at times to follow the action on screen br br but despite its shortcomings etc ' is a solid deeply affecting piece of cinema amid moments of haunting poignancy laugh out loud humor and intimate turmoil jansen deftly weaves all of the character threads together and their own struggles while at the same time making them accessible and engaging for us and because we can see reflections of ourselves in one or more of these characters we can identify with the questions and issues they're struggling with and we're able to look back and remember where we were on that day in 1994 when for many people the world changed br br while jansen takes credit for the writing editing and direction of the film kudos must be given to his photography as well with an uncanny eye and amazing ability to capture and draw us into each of the characters' worlds jansen managed to produce shot after shot after shot that stuck with me long after the credits rolled br br and no review of this film would be complete without a nod to the amazing soundtrack the music in this film is used to amazing effect at times subtly the action at other times taking center stage but never getting in the way or deteriorating into kitschy music video the soundtrack plays like the ultimate greatest hits though i suspect that label would probably not sit very well with the director br br the new double dvd archive edition offers some deleted scenes trailers music videos and a documentary the deleted scenes offer some insight into the making of the film through alternate opening and closing sequences and it's certainly a treat to have the rare and beautiful raining kind video the documentary is fine if a bit worse for wear and certainly more extensive documentaries are available for the hardcore fans absent is a director commentary and i can't help but wonder if jansen has plans to re release this at some point with that tasty attached br br suffice to say that the next time you're looking for a strong piece of work from a talented filmmaker i recommend you get on board Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9406826496124268 Review: david morse and andre are very talented actors which is why i'm trying so hard to support this program unfortunately an irrational plot and very poor writing is making it difficult for me i'm hoping that the show gets a serious or that the actors find new projects that are worthy of them Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.10527919232845306 Review: as an english teacher i appreciate films that do more than tell a story good films like good literature cause one to think reflect and predict this film made me do all three mr jansen takes risks and uses foreshadowing symbolism and interesting turning points for many of his characters i also likes the fact that despite the choices the characters make in the film their choices do not seem as adolescent or as other films i have seen the acting is pretty good and the actors seem to share a good chemistry with each other excellent soundtrack with songs you don't hear on the radio it is a with life spontaneous road trip film that deserves more than just a second glance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811689853668213 Review: i saw this film at a small screening even though it had a low budget the creative direction and intelligence of the cast helped make this a small gem of a movie it's april 8 1994 each of the characters are in their mid 20's and pursuing some kind of artistic ambition acting music film writing when they learn of singer kurt suicide they quickly get inspiration to travel from san francisco to seattle and attend the it's here where the film really picks up and serves up a series of funny and emotional scenes highlights include a visit to jimi grave kurt original childhood home and a campfire sing along an honest an original piece of work Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9247069954872131 Review: great show about time a reality tv show comes along that closes generation gaps contestants range in ages some seem old enough to have watched the movie when it first came out and others looked so young that perhaps parents or teachers handed down the movie hoping it would touch their lives the way it once touch them grease has truly become an american icon grease is a fun and entertaining movie in which the young and old can relate to you're the one that we want is sure to gain even more grease followers the only thing i wish there had been more of is character history then again it is kind of nice to leave some of it to the nostalgic imagination of the 50's cant wait to watch the next show and then on broadway Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8370527625083923 Review: i love the tv contest hate to see it end there are so many talented contestants it's a shame that only 2 will be picked i love watching the judges also at times they are as entertaining as the contestants i have been watching the show faithfully every sunday night wouldn't miss it for the world it's the best reality show that's ever been on television good luck to all the contestants though i have already chosen the two who i would like to see play danny and sandy on broadway i am anxious to see if my decisions are correct i am not aware of how long the contest will go on until a danny and sandy are chosen but i will keep watching until the end Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.785733699798584 Review: this show really is the broadway american idol it has singing the british guy a guy who's sometimes nice and a super nice woman br br of course it is different because there is a sing off and there's dancing and some acting we just don't see some of the acting br br i gave this show a 7 because there are a couple that i know a lot of people including me would make if they were working for the show the first thing that really needs to be changed is the judges deciding who goes home i know they want to find the right danny and sandy but america should have the power to decide who does home there's really no point to the sing off the person with the lowest number of votes usually goes home anyway another things i'd change is to see them actually act on the show what's broadway without the acting the last thing that need to be changed is the song the eliminated people sing at the end the eliminated danny always sings the same song and the eliminated sandy always sings the same song as they exit since they sing it every week those songs eventually get annoying br br i admit to not being a fan of the movie grease but for some reason i am hooked this show is very underrated it has so many memorable performances and moments Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.903713047504425 Review: as a local performer i thought that grease showcased what broadway producers are looking for and it highlighted a small bit of the acting population although my favorites did not win but came in second i enjoyed comparing myself to them and seeing what i liked and where i could improve as a performer br br they brought in olivia newton john because she is the obvious link between the broadway production and television audiences br br they sang songs from the movie hopelessly devoted et al because these songs will be included in the new production br br i agree with the earlier comment made that the cast looks so much older but you must bear in mind that these are people who have been on broadway and worked their tails off to be there if the entire cast was green and fresh then i believe that would have compromised the casting process by which producers choose their talent Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.04998692497611046 Review: i just saw this film and i recommend it it has a very good plot it holds your complete attention the acting is superb tom wilkinson was fantastic and emily watson was also very good a very good film indeed about great and unconditional love tom character is a man who is not prepared for the ordeal that is about to begin but he takes the matter in hand as the story progresses and this great actor gives a performance that makes you feel the character's anguish and suffering emily character is very strong and she has only to give a quick glance and you understand everything i won't say more because it is better for you have to enter the story as it unfolds Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721945524215698 Review: my husband and i watched this last night it was wonderful for once he was wrong in guessing ahead of time the suspenseful ending it moved along very quickly and the acting was superb i adore tom wilkinson anyway he has never made a bad movie as far as i'm concerned the above description of his acting hits the nail on the head the facial expressions are incredible even the picturesque scenery is awesome we have just finished watched all of the prime suspect series and i am convinced that the british have a way of capturing the audience there is no doubt that i would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to get a few hours of thorough entertainment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8354412317276001 Review: i have to admit i have a particular penchant for the humor and story telling style of british movies though not all of course succeed br br this film made me think and left me in the end with a quiet smile on my face its about character development and relationships truth and lies and whether love is sometimes simply not enough some very nicely understated acting from all the participants especially the two leads tom wilkinson and emily watson br br there was a lot of fuss made about gosford park but with this piece i feel fellowes has actually produced a better movie though it has not been a mainstream release br br an intelligent mature story about real people who are undeniably flawed but also capable of acts of genuine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678992033004761 Review: drama about a couple's marriage which is threatened by a younger third party which interests the wife of the house watson wilkinson plays the role very well as the troubled husband who cant control his wife's cheating and deals with the issue i also like rupert everett a lot in his role as william the man that watson has the affair with although i think emily watson is a great actress i had a bit of a problem with the way her character was written did not make her too likable i know a is not supposed to be likable but some of her actions and things she did had no reasoning behind them the screenplay was perhaps the weak part of this drama although direction was good and the performances were also quite good this film is better than unfaithful but not a masterpiece by any means imdb rating 6 7 my rating 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877198338508606 Review: i have only see three episodes of hack starring david morse and it looks as though i've missed 37 episodes well thats if itv 3 are showing them in chronological order i've just watched episode 38 i have really enjoyed the 3 episodes but then i'm a david morse fan esp st elsewhere for any one reading this hack is excellent pity its being aired on itv 3 the cast is strong though i cant get used to the idea of david playing a bent cop still we all know he's the good guy wrongly accused i see gary cole has guest starred what ever happened to just wonder if hack is available on dvd yet it cheers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9597766399383545 Review: those who dislike this film seem to think that a loved one somehow to them and must be discarded if they go off with someone else fortunately human nature is much deeper than that loving someone deeply inevitably brings suffering though if we are fortunate only on their death br br this film is true in setting atmosphere and dialogue to nigel original novel 'a way through the and by a seemingly dilemma captures the quiet desperation that lies behind many seemingly idyllic lives and the depiction of english upper class country life is very accurate br br i loved the film and hope it will appear soon as an uk dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9902905821800232 Review: i really liked this movie br br everyone has something to be blamed for everyone is real no heroes or cold know all characters br br i read many others viewers here complaining about anne morality and about james will to maintain his love for her despite her cheating on him but i don't agree br br i found anne emily watson absolutely wonderful and i felt love for her br br she was a heavily repressed woman her actions were not planned once she started to break free she was in confusion and did many errors but so it's in real life when you gain freedom you are likely to do errors at the start point br br was she a little too ungrateful maybe but we must remember that she is running with her feet for the first time she knows that james after all is a good man maybe a little too stiff serious and work centered but she also feels the urge to live the life as herself br br is she to blame more than him i think no br br but the turn happening into their lives generates some changes br br james instead of letting his wife go out of his life as other viewers suggested as the right choice bites the bullet and waits hoping for the better he starts to understand that what he superficially though was ok his marriage in reality was a control game played by him on his wife br br this is not a story with characters having over emotional and precarious nature i e the usual latin american or italian jealous guys this is a story of men and women that use both heart and brain br br it can be very painful but if you really love a person women or man and if you are not a terribly unstable nature you are likely to forgive his her cheating and let him her go unless you are a jealous prehistoric crime of passion inclined possessive and mentally individual br br a really good movie the last scene when james despite all the things happened before goes with anne to the train station is really moving she is free and he understood what freedom means for a person br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8411271572113037 Review: i gave it a seven only because the acting is good and of course by that i mean wilkinson the other two principals were decent but the characters themselves what on earth was so bad about the character wilkinson played james i didn't see him behaving like the emily watson accused him of being bill on the other hand was an insufferable jerk who i was praying would meet an extremely brutal and prolonged demise who was i kidding tom wilkinson isn't paul bettany after all so what on earth did emily anne character see in him she herself admitted he was pretty much a piece of in his treatment of her why would she even want to be in the same town as him to say nothing of the same room br br i noticed some other reviews one person said she cried at the end to witness james' tragedy what tragedy what you mean losing an who finds someone like bill amusing give us a break Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7365297675132751 Review: how on earth can people give this movie a low rating unbelievable the performances of wilkinson and watson are so full of merit that i can only imagine that these detractors were on blockbusters and porn if this sounds bad tempered it's because i just wiped my original 400 just now i was so impressed by tom wilkinson all hail the guy this is a performance of considerable subtlety and massive skill his development as an actor from the full monty to this masterpiece of a performance is amazing one of the best things to happen in film making in the last ten years br br emily watson is somewhat less commanding due to that in her eye that says me this cheeky woman here you can't guess what i'm going to do next because i don't know either ' it seems to be something she can't help showing us in every role but still she's an actor of terrific ability and presence she is very sexy here as she needs to be and fair play to her for this this is a screen quality that normally for me she doesn't have in previous films br br as you might expect rupert everett required to play an upper class late 30 something who could give at level in how not to give a toss about heading to hell on account of total selfishness delivers he is so thin here throughout the movie however i'm worried for him linda housekeeper is also excellent a role but with a major plot twist to deliver she makes you ponder how much talent we have in britain in terms of character acting i want to see more of her br br the narrative arc is fine it's an interesting enough plot given that no one in film making seems to be trying to convince joe public that there's nothing new under the sun though it does stray towards 40s melodrama in the last ' but never mind that this is a terrific 80 minutes worth of anyone who has half a money congrats to julian fellowes on his first directorial effort o how we need more films of substance like this he shows a lot of skill in terms of adapting the original novel telling a story with much effectiveness and subtlety and congrats too on an immense display of the film actor's art from mr tom wilkinson what a geezer br br t Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3218006193637848 Review: there are so many more complexities to the plot of this wonderful thought provoking movie than just infidelity and cover up of responsibility for the accident i was struck by the initial seeming goodness of husband wilkinson who wanted the driver when he thought it was everett disclosed to the police and the change of heart and morals when he learned it was his wife as well was he indeed good and or was he attempting to redeem self by allowing her to go with rupert then things she decided the right to do was admit that she hit him most importantly the theme of redemption for the accident for the infidelity in her own odd flawed way is strongest in care for everett i believe that is why she that effort br br this seems to be a common theme in modern british novels revisited the end of the affair come to mind love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9237163662910461 Review: another great tom wilkinson performance separate lies a 2005 film also starring emily watson linda bassett and rupert everett directed by julian fellowes it's the story of a married couple james and ann where the husband wilkinson believes he and his wife watson are happy together an accident near their house on the night they have a party brings the police around it is a hit and run that killed their maid bassett husband james becomes suspicious of a neighbor bill everett when he sees some damage on his car he confronts who admits he did it and promises to go to the police the next day when james arrives home ann is angry that he is making such a big deal out of it and states that she was driving the car of course james then isn't so eager to rush to the police she suggests that they call and tell him their decision oh f james says well that's just it ann says i am f ing james' devastation is just the beginning in this well crafted drama without giving the plot away this is a good example of how gender switching changes a story example of what i mean susan smith drives her car into a lake and her children drown she gets life in prison what if the father had done it the chair you'd be surprised how often the outcome would be different the same is true here if it had been james having the affair and doing the subsequent activities viewers might feel differently about the story if ann were in james' place it would be shattering as it is it's tremendously sad br br tom wilkinson is heartbreaking as a man by the woman he adores and emily watson does a beautiful job as ann who once she herself from her lies her involvement in the accident and the happy marriage knows what she has to do rupert everett as is very effective and ultimately in need everyone here is very civilized in their dealings with one another and no one is all good or all bad br br there are separate lies james that his marriage is happy ann's as listed above and there is one lie the accident about which all parties keep quiet it's enough for ann that maggie knows in the end all must deal with the separate lies that the single lie uncovered br br brilliant film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9545684456825256 Review: years ago when i first read john the world according to i was astounded that most of the younger adults with whom i had contact didn't like the book when i loved it i began to understand that it was an age and experience thing i experienced somewhat of a vu when reading some of the comments on this site that were clearly written by younger viewers fully enjoying separate lies is surely an age and experience thing br br in this film the viewer sees a seemingly happy upper middle class couple he a successful lawyer she the perfect wife of a successful lawyer they have a in london and a home in the country well until there enters the villain in the guise of the son of the richest man in the village this guy appears to be a cad from the word go he is of everyone and everything including his own children in the traditional form of nice guys finishing last the wife engages in an affair with the you see the lawyer really is a nice guy but with the marriage killing trait of an organized even though he truly loves her he is boring his wife to death the bad boy is far more exciting br br all of this is entangled with the hit and run death of a man in the village in which all the facts point to the cad being the driver of the vehicle br br it's easy to determine that this movie doesn't build to a happy ending however it does lead to a very satisfying ending in that the man and his wife learn and grow from their experiences and probably will be able to conduct their personal lives in a more successful manner br br three excellent actors play the main characters in this film and it is there performances that make the whole thing a pleasure to watch tom wilkinson is perfect as the husband his portrayal shows us a kind man who has so much control over his emotions that he has lost touch with the world emily watson shows us a woman who has become so trapped in the role of perfect wife that she has almost lost her knowledge of passion that passion is reborn by the character deftly played by rupert everett br br if you have reached that point in life in which you understand that everyone has feet of clay and that everyone even with the gifts of intelligence and opportunities makes many many wrong decisions then you will probably enjoy watching these excellent actors creating the lives of three such people this is a beautifully acted and directed adult film about realistic adults Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9898192286491394 Review: now this is the sort of film we used to get weekly now a days it is rare to see a drama that depends on the cast talking to each other br br there are no explosions car chases or any chases there are implied sexual situations this is not film for the younger crowd it is for those that appreciate people talking to each other they do argue a lot as we have married couple having mid life problems br br emily watson tom wilkinson are seemingly a very happy middle aged loving man wife now living in this same small london suburb handsome rupert everett returns home to visit his wealthy father br br he of course meets emily watson it would be easy for anyone to be smitten by emily i say no more except that as the credits begin there is a fatal accident the rest of the film is about the repercussions of this accident all the lies the various characters tell br br the acting by this trio the others is excellent br br julien fellows wrote the screenplay based on a novel by nigel he also directed this was his first directorial attempt he did very well the entire production is first rate br br the film had a few month theatrical run in late 2005 is under 80 theatres this to me is a shame stupid comedies open on at least 2000 screens but real good as this many others open in only a few br br by the way there are some very funny lines regarding certain situations br br ratings 1 2 out of 4 95 points out of 100 imdb 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9437305927276611 Review: if we could have separate tables why not separate lies br br this becomes somewhat involved a husband is killed when he is hit by a car while on a bicycle the culprit turns out to be the woman she cleans for the latter was having an affair with a friend and was driving the car with the lover in it when the accident occurred to complicate matters further the housekeeper once worked for the guy's parents and he had her for stealing therefore people will hesitate to believe that it was his car that caused the accident sounds like she wants revenge br br this all becomes convoluted when our housekeeper discovers that her boss was driving the car she her testimony much to the dismay of the officer who is working on the case br br as if this isn't enough several months later our lover rupert everett becomes terminally ill and our lady emily watson leaves her husband tom wilkinson to care for him br br the acting is quite good here despite the never ending place like theme tom wilkinson is a solicitor who tries to protect his wife br br the film is a good one but we could have done without the terminal illness o well the marriage ended anyway Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9172709584236145 Review: can the intensity of a husband's love for his wife lead him to cover up a crime despite betrayal on many levels tom wilkinson is no brutal othello in the setting of modern day england so gradually a web of deceit begins to be woven and we witness of jealousy and and guilt and and so the web of separate lies begins to fail and then hold together again and life and death goes on despite the bright flame of the husband's love and the deep despair and guilt woven into so many lives how many webs of deceit are to be displayed in this growing tapestry the impulse is to prop up sterling reputations and careers and relationships in this most civilized corner of the world wilkinson gives an emotional performance full of grace and and and yet humanity of those who have much to hide those who desire clarity and on the way to justice will be disappointed with the of so much deception and yet who among us has not something similar to hide about his loved ones nevertheless the viewer may wonder if this web is fated to some day Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9750340580940247 Review: hey i didn't order no cab yeah well you got one what can i say about hack what a man among men he was a ex cop turned cab driver with a heart of gold if you were able to and fortunately for america's tv viewers one person per week was penetrate the cold hard surface of exterior you got to see a caring man devoted to vigilante justice the show was superb i laughed i cried i smiled all in the same episode my arms would break out in goosebumps when our dear friend hack would exit his cab in another dark alley with nothing more than his fists ready to avenge a wronged civilian a smile would break out on my face when the screen showed me a criminal in a dark facial expressions when the taxi of headlights illuminated upon his face week after week i canceled my duties as president of the association to in the warmth glow of brilliance i have never seen a better show and i the loss of one of america's greatest treasures when the show was canceled in other hack related news i would like to announce to the world that my wife and i are expecting hack to come into the world in about three weeks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9190919995307922 Review: separate lies changed my life actually the q a did br br spoilers below read only if you watch trailers or if you've already seen it br br the emily watson character cheats on the tom character my first reaction to the puppy dog eyed emily was it's over dump her bad for some reason he stuck around not in a pathetic way he just listened and tried to accept her needs at times he needed to leave but he stuck by her and let her live her life but i still wanted to see her br br afterwards julian the screenwriter and director talked about the film i'm glad he did because frankly i am too you and was too immature to get the point before he broke it down for me br br tom's character loved her and no matter how much her pursuit of her needs might disagree with what he wants he would always love her the relationship and love they shared wasn't a lie all of a sudden just because she wanted to be with someone else the fact that she wanted to be with someone else didn't make her who she was when you get past fifty there's a strong chance that finding the love of your life won't come around again so you can't be as as you were when you were younger you have to try and make things work because the alternative may be much worse br br she needed what she needed and she couldn't help that he had to learn to let go of her if he wanted to be the full man he could be he helped her in pursuit of her lover even when it hurt him br br another thing julian said that the strongest tool of a controller is guilt br br again the strongest tool of a controller is guilt br br at the end of the film tom released her from her burden he felt a need to let her know that he loved her but not to in order to get her back he wanted to let her know she didn't need to feel guilty or think poorly about the relationship just because it ended in such a terrible way br br it is not my way to review a film based on the message rather than the execution especially when i understand that message better when it is explained to me by the director but i make an exception here as i feel one more mature than i would benefit from seeing the film br br the execution of the film making was a nice british pace rupert was slimy and revolting tom and emily were their usually solid real characters Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6957336664199829 Review: emily watson and tom wilkinson together what a treat with rupert everett and linda bassett rounding off the supporting roles to the foursome of lies and intrigue yet at the heart of it all each character maintains a streak of decency moral conscience held up in spite of obvious contradictions contradictions are the source of all movement and of all life how true these words are anne is at the core of this intrigue she's the central conscience that the other three on she is the decency br br the circumstances of lies are to each its own one to defend one's professional name one to hold back due to family partner pressure one simply don't want to face the consequence one ironically can't believe the truth and lies to save friendship these are all precarious situations there lies the intrigue fascinating to watch how each tackles truth and lies contradictions indeed in spite of the seeming decency and heart remain strong br br the treatment of the subject involved and how each of the character behaves are masterfully delivered simple with clarity it's not sensational or complex as another film where the truth lies 2005 credits due to writing and the nuanced performances of both watson and wilkinson there is warmth somehow that comes through the seemingly or frustratingly hidden lies beneath it all human frailty not they meant well and following along with the story the turn of events provided satisfaction and smiles to how the two seem to have grown and matured in their relationship br br you might say there's no obvious action drama or thrilling scenes in separate lies yet the intrigue is there and it will hold your attention the deserving production efforts include cinematography by tony pierce roberts a veteran to the merchant ivory films and music by with mood and tone reminiscent of composer of filmmaker kieslowski's trois especially 1993 this is a british film you just might not want to miss br br emily watson anne the wife breaking the waves 1996 debut hilary and jackie 1998 the luzhin defence 2000 gosford park 2001 punch drunk love red dragon equilibrium in 2002 br br tom wilkinson james the husband the full monty 1997 the governess rush hour as villain in 1998 in the bedroom 2001 normal hbo cable movie 2003 eternal sunshine of the mind 2004 recently as father moore in the exorcism of emily rose 2005 opposite laura linney br br rupert everett bill he is simply delightful in my best friend's wedding 1997 opposite julia roberts and marvelous in an ideal husband 1999 d oliver parker an oscar wilde play recently as sherlock holmes with ian hart as dr watson in pbs mystery sherlock holmes and the case of the silk 2004 tv br br linda bassett maggie she was very effective as ella khan opposite om puri in east is east 1999 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523618817329407 Review: an old man is riding his bike down a village road when a car comes out of nowhere strikes him down dead and keeps driving the rest of the film is spent discovering who hit him why he was hit and what consequences this murder will have on the rest of the village separate lies is a very british movie indeed i'm not saying that hit and run car accidents are a particularly british phenomenon but the way everyone reacts to this tragedy is very british tom wilkinson plays james a hard working respectable citizen with a stiff upper lip attitude towards tragedy his wife anne emily watson who is twenty years younger than her husband is more emotional more impulsive and more prone to drama br br the man who really up life in this sleepy village is playboy millionaire william played by a deliciously devilish rupert everett most american audiences will eternally remember him as julia gay friend who completely stole every scene in my best friend's wedding in separate lies everett is cruel cold and selfish but he's an absolute blast on screen no it's not that exciting of a movie title separate lies – how did they end up with that lame and forgettable title did they just not have a marketing team did they just now care about getting people to see this film but beyond the title is a heartbreaking drama about the power of forgiveness Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7175098657608032 Review: another popular screening for a british picture at century theatre a well crafted solid drama with an ever developing plot and ongoing in the as the lies piled up a of acting by a flawless cast well by first time director julian fellowes outstanding performance as usual by tom wilkinson but good turns by all concerned including supporting actors linda bassett and john neville our audience was engrossed by this film which includes a couple of shock incidents which really make you a good tight production at around only 80 minutes probably produced on a very limited budget but a success which should see fellowes directing again for the big screen some publicity for the film seemed to suggest it was set in the 50s as per nigel novel but obviously this is not the case recommended viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9308299422264099 Review: although this film is set amongst the sophisticated english upper classes it is a simple story of a couple torn it has a slightly dated air being an adaptation of a way through the wood a 1950 novel by nigel once hugely popular and now forgotten julian fellowes who despite an academy award for the script of gosford park has a somewhat anachronistic persona himself wrote the script and directed the latter for the first time with the dvd version i saw there is a most illuminating audio commentary by julian his primary focus was on getting his characters right and by and large he has succeeded in this he was helped by two outstanding performances from tom wilkinson as james the up city lawyer and emily watson as his attractive wife anne he also kept it short the running time is only 80 minutes br br james and anne have a town house in chelsea and a comfortable former in anne is some years younger but they are outwardly they seem happy but james one of unusual for a city lawyer is a control freak just down the road is the aristocratic the william who is not one for middle class morality and he is more than happy to take advantage but there's a a road accident in which an elderly is knocked over in a country lane by a ruthlessly driven range just like the bill's soon james anne bill and the victim's widow who happens to be james' and anne's cleaner are drawn in to a conspiracy to conceal what really happened the primary focus is on the effect of all this on james and anne's relationship br br the third person in this a bill is played by rupert everett from the point of view of casting his languid superior manner is right for the part yet somehow he doesn't quite get there partly this is because he is supposed to be sick for some of the time and he looks well when he is supposed to be sick and vice versa the part seems underdeveloped it is interesting that john neville as bill's father who has only one significant scene manages to establish his character beautifully in the time he has br br the world of five star hotels and superior restaurants is nicely evoked as julian fellowes says in the audio commentary these people are able to convince themselves that the edwardian age still exists at bottom though the film is about what draws a couple together and what tears them apart nigel was going through a marriage break up when he wrote the book and fellowes has made a good fist of conveying the atmosphere as he says his is a fairly free adaptation but the central theme is the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9422899484634399 Review: a well written screenplay a moving story showing the middle class english at it's best some great acting by tom wilkinson and emily watson tom wilkinson is one of britain's best actors he knows how to be subtle and honest emily watson is an actress i was not familiar with but to her credit she does a great job of playing the wife the director julian fellowes did not succumb to the typical hollywood gimmicks to give the film some meaty storyline it has not over dramatized it's portrayal of the english middle class the films pace does not although it is not a faced paced film a good twist in the plot that is not predictable a lovely english country village setting i enjoyed this film very much the locations were also very well selected if you enjoy films about relationships this is one to watch better to have some tissues ready Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9771748185157776 Review: well what's wrong with the title separate lies accused elsewhere of not being exciting it's cunning subtle and a bit poetic of course there's a phil collins song and a james belushi film called separate lives which are alluded to here br br but the real point is the ethical dilemmas of telling lies at different levels that the film ok it's not an in your face hilarious title but then it's not an in your face hilarious film please give british films like this a chance they do try to make people think about important things as here how far do you go to protect your life even if it is a bit rotten against unexpected disaster maybe you tell lies maybe you ignore your loved lies that can wear a lot of people out br br american movies on this theme are abundant but they usually go much further by involving the use of firearms which are not a part of everyday life here in europe br br maybe we're not so exciting over here but we don't expect like film titles for films that are not aimed at a massive public Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.490202397108078 Review: i wish there were more films about middle aged people the intellectual journey and the twists and turns of life's moral highway make interesting viewing there seems to be a different standard of judgement on women who have extra marital affairs than on men amy and humiliating behaviour towards her husband seems to pass without comment reverse the roles and one could expect a torrent of towards the man if she found her husband boring and judgmental she could could have told him so left and waited for a no doubt large financial upon divorce the country and london scenes are wonderfully authentic and rich while the weather adds to the melancholy background superbly the ending is perfect so in tune with real adult life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710952043533325 Review: separate lies is such an elegant intelligent and thought provoking film and i could have watched tom wilkinson forever on the screen the locations in the english countryside the marvelous london locations the interiors smart and of course the writing and dialog made separate lies a thrilling adventure br br with that said and perhaps this is just an american viewpoint as the british are so much more sophisticated in handling sexual escapades i found it hard to watch tom wilkinson just stand by as his wife goes on her way in a sexual journey that really brings her very little joy creates much despair for her husband with the cad that is rupert everett yes i saw the failings of character his aim for perfection the desire for everything in its place but in emily watson she should have looked deeper into his true character and solid goodness to realize what she has thrown away br br tom wilkinson makes separate lies into a powerful film by watching him experience all the pain embarrassment and despair on the screen as his wife goes off with another man and he himself makes the journey in separate lies by understanding his faults embracing his wife despite all that has gone on and leading her back to london bravo tom Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977196455001831 Review: nigel maze like novel 'a way through the has been adapted by julian fellowes who also directs this drawing room suspense piece it is a film whose effect relies on the cast portraying the benign characters and it is here that directorial choices are superb the story has a linear line that is easy to follow but the beauty of the film is the metamorphosis of each player as a single incident a of disasters br br james tom wilkinson is a successful business obsessed solicitor in london married to anne emily watson who needs more in her life the couple being live in the country in a beautiful estate assisted by their long term maggie linda bassett they attend social outings and meet among others william rupert everett the lazy wealthy neighbor anne decides they should entertain their neighbors and against gruff james' anne proceeds with planning james arranges to 'not attend due to on the night of the party there is a hit and run accident in which husband is accidentally killed by someone in a range she observed when james returns home he sees a scratch on william's range and suspects william to be the perpetrator anne james from going to the police with the information 'what possible good can it do but ruin bill's life as a socialite and father and son of an important ' from this first the virus spreads james confronts bill who talks james out of going to the police anne confesses it was she who was driving bill's and is the one responsible james convinces anne to keep it quiet because it would ruin his reputation anne confesses she is having an affair with bill and the three of them concur that they will stick together on their big lie for the sake of the greater good anne eventually succumbs to the guilt of not telling her beloved maggie that she is the one responsible and maggie herself guilty of a previous theft whose life was saved by anne's mercy to hire her anyway is the agent who draws the story to its surprising conclusion lies lies that lies et cetera br br the major impact of this intrigue is the manner in which the isolated tragedy each of the characters involved each changes in a dramatic way wilkinson gives the finest performance of a career filled with brilliant performances he is able to say more with his posture and facial expressions than about any actor before the audience today likewise the gifted emily watson adds yet another fine role to her repertoire as does the surprisingly smarmy rupert everett who despite being yet another wealthy british gives us a man both of spirit and yet ultimately needy and the always fine linda bassett takes a small role and it making her character quietly central to the chaotic web of lies br br the cinematography by tony pierce roberts and the musical score by add to the multiple the story encounters this is ensemble playing at its finest which always means that the director julian fellowes has a fine grasp on the piece the interplay of these fine people makes the dodgy story work very well indeed grady harp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783259630203247 Review: it seems that hack has been described as un realistic but that's what tv is tv is meant to provide an escape from everyday life and i feel hack does a great job in that regard add to this the slow process of revealing his past and engaging interesting plots you just can't seem to get enough plus with such great actors as david morse andre and even little what more can you ask for so if you are looking for an involving experience and have a liking for underdog characters i suggest giving hack a chance especially now that it's finally getting off its feet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8815725445747375 Review: this is one of those movies that you just don't want to end the characters are rich like a well woven tapestry colorful costumes music and characters draw you in and tell a tale of the people that lived in a boarding house over the decades around the time of the civil rights movement and the vietnam war a young man is taken in by a dynamic big hearted woman that runs the house and these are stories based on his experiences br br i couldn't believe this was a made for television film it was so well executed s merkerson is wonderful as nanny and she brings so much life to this role you want to be right there amongst her br br i enjoyed this film so much i bought the dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765201807022095 Review: this is a stunning movie raw and sublimely moving it felt like a very gripping intelligent stage play but without the overly theatrical feeling one actually gets from watching people on a stage which plays on everyone's terror of a white lie escalating to monstrous consequences all of the main players are mesmerising tom wilkinson broke my heart at the end and everyone else's judging by the amount of for and hands going up to faces among males and females alike julian fellowes has again he's a national treasure gosford park vanity fair mary poppins and now this can he do no wrong go and see it this is a film for real grown ups Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9516732692718506 Review: this was one of the worst columbo episodes that i have seen however i am only in the second season br br the typical columbo activities are both amusing and irritating his cigar ashes causing him trouble have been seen before and the bit where he always identifies in some way with the murderer in this case cooking tho the scene on the tv cooking show distracted from the main theme br br also not explained was why the brother at the beginning of the show was cutting part of the wires of the the reason was never explained nor did it serve any purpose but the part i disliked the most was the death of the bride to be this was never explained and it is the main reason why i give this episode such a low grade Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09483400732278824 Review: this is a well directed columbo episode with also some good character but the story just doesn't really know to interest enough and doesn't appear as well layered and constructed as was often the case with a columbo movie this also goes for the killer's plot to kill his uncle it's quite simple and doesn't seem as well thought out perhaps this movie didn't really took itself serious enough since the atmosphere of the movie is mostly light at least when compared to different columbo movies br br for instance the movie features quite a large amount of comical relief mostly coming from the columbo character himself it makes the movie an enjoyable one to watch but it also gives you the feeling they sort of it times also mostly since it doesn't with most other columbo movies br br the characters are good and it helps that it features martin landau in a double role it's always funny to see how much different he still looked as a young man while for instance a person such as peter falk hardly changed any over the years he only got the movie also features julie among others who is best know for playing catwoman in the '60's batman life action series it's funny how she still moves like catwoman in this movie intentional or is this just her way of acting br br it's an enjoyable and good to watch columbo movie but it also gives you the feeling that it all could had been a lot better with a better thought out script br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883525967597961 Review: what a cast of actors and actresses in this columbo episode beside peter falk you have julie nolan martin landau as twins anyway the old uncle dies mysteriously and it looks like a heart attack on the bicycle discovered by his fiancé julie who plays the role so deliciously nolan plays the other woman of the house the housekeeper who herself on her talents and sloppy and often typical behavior with his cigar martin landau plays identical twins in this one each who accuse the other of murdering their uncle for money well you'll just have to watch and see the outcome but i can assure you that it's always worth watching this one for the cast and the crew Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781419634819031 Review: this is my favourite columbo martin landau excellent plays twins one of whom may have committed a murder this columbo is unusual because the usual murder scene at the beginning doesn't give you any clue to which one did it peter falk is on form as usual in this episode written by steven who also wrote by the my second favourite episode the supporting cast are great especially julie very under rated and jeanette nolan as the house keeper that columbo just keeps on upsetting the of martin characters in this is that was the of leonard character in mission impossible coincidence or a steven joke Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.887886643409729 Review: double shock is one of the many good columbo episodes which reaches the level of a good movie br br it has all the elements we like in the columbo episodes we get the laugh when columbo makes something clumsy and it happens more than once in double shock i can almost guarantee that you will laugh several times if you decide to watch this episode br br we also get the riddle as usual with an almost perfect murder but something about the murder troubles columbo the end is the usual we get the story about how columbo solved the mystery br br this is another good columbo episode and i will rate it 7 10 it is close to 8 10 br br just one more question the acting peter falk is very good as usual Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820268750190735 Review: this columbo is unique in that we don't really know the exact outcome until the very end our favorite dark horse detective suspects a pair of identical twin brothers of killing their rich uncle each points the finger at his brother in a mystery series in which the crime is shown at the beginning of the drama this twist could reasonably be used only once or twice and this was time other than that wrinkle this episode fits in well with others of the series it has a lighter tone than some with a very funny performance by jeanette nolan as the and loyal housekeeper who takes an instant dislike to columbo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686967730522156 Review: do you liked dead man don't wear what about top secret and a chorus line well is a fantastic of all three of them as unlikely it may seem very funny tongue in cheek movie noir with stunning songs and great dancing you have to have a little odd humor for this movie but it is very well worth seeing it i've voted it a nine if the end would be a bit more logic it would have gotten a ten thats how good that movie is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634872078895569 Review: is a movie which many will watch and enjoy until the end while others will stop watching it within five minutes it is a parody of detective movies with all the twists and turns the action takes place only at night in the dark corners of a city which resembles gotham city look carefully at the streets buildings the police car chasing the criminals etc it is also a parody of musicals with its really funny characters such as secretary and the actor playing assistant lover who do their best to sing albeit not very successfully br br the spaces occupied by the characters have their own presence in the film such as the decadent blue box there is a real club with this name in vienna where one can see a sailor hitting on a girl in the background apartment with the black paint smeared on the walls and the dirty kitchen bureau with the sweet picture of his assistant etc br br the humorous moments in the movie are many and include flat in the face type of humor such as farting in his face the prostitute charging extra for orgasm the ridiculous outfits of the female thugs of montana etc br br a legendary film from the 80's especially for those interested in austrian or german speaking cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583001732826233 Review: if you haven't seen this film do it its a as i've never seen another some very surreal scenes some hilarious funny stuff a film noir musical numbers with a swing sex scenes the 2nd best played orgasm on film only by sally a pitch of orson welles blended together into a work of art as an work of art it hasn't to be logical at the end at least not logical for everybody i owned an tv copy on vhs but it to an ex girlfriend and now i can't get it back but the film should be out on dvd in austria on 10 06 and be sure i will buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778593182563782 Review: to keep it as simple as possible this is a very good show that is well written and has a fantastic cast it's not loaded with blood and guts and centers around a disgraced cop and his relationship with his ex wife his son his former partner andre his childhood friend now a priest george and lastly the person who happens to get into his hack in that episode are you likely to find something like this going on in your city no is this still a good story yes and it's nice to see a man portrayed as good father in spite of his flaws watch more then one 2 3 and you'll see why a lot of us are hooked on this show and thank you david morse for making this character so interesting another good job Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740816354751587 Review: a unique blend of musical film noir and comedy with a few sex scenes thrown in for good measure the only other film i can think of with a fairly similarly wild and madcap mixture of themes and clichés is the french movie billy kick but that has a more surreal and quirky approach br br not that this film would not be surreal or quirky the humour is at times quite subtle at other times blatantly in your face and often crossing the border to to give an example in the post chat with a prostitute our hero max encourages her to reveal who was responsible for a recent murder using the words los literally this phrase means shoot in german and that is exactly what a hidden assassin does in response in other words this beautiful lady was sacrificed for a pun br br is also one of the very rare examples of films with funny sex scenes larry's romance is accompanied by the song will i want more while the song perfectly the action the meaning of its words changes a couple of times hinting at the end at larry's inability of providing any further service the film's main love scene between max and lacks such subtlety this is jaw dropping stuff especially when singing slowly into moaning of course all in the rhythm of the music br br unmissable unless you are one of the easily offended Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8697787523269653 Review: nicely filmed a little uneven nobody is a good evening's entertainment the plot is simple enough three get into a scrap with a group of strangers in a bar and it turns out to be much more than they bargained for the acting is decent and there are a few unexpected twists watch for the completely unbelievable like the 10 shot revolver and 25 shot semi automatic Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.37863340973854065 Review: it's a good watch if u have time deals with three friends who get into a needless bar fight and get into serious trouble they find themselves fighting some shadowy people and can't deal with very very disturbing portrayal of japan the of modern life some intense scenes but a bit of a potboiler br br the spoiler was that the plot is not too clear based on english sub titles obviously i don't know japanese br br the only other japanese movies i've seen were kurosawa who is a different and far than this modern genre so can't really compare otherwise it compares better with most hollywood blockbusters for story plot and buildup br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9379819631576538 Review: nobody 1999 is a fantastic piece of japanese noir it's about three who get in way over their heads when their innocent drunken p off three other guys one night in a bar when these three mysterious strangers who are up to much more deviant no goodness than even the film allows us to know beat the living out of one of our heroes the trio decides to return the favour in kind only they accidentally kill one of the other guys the remaining two baddies then begin the destruction of everything these poor hold dear including their fast sanity dvd sleeve features a critic quote calling the film a paranoid street crime or some such and the term more than applies here brooding tense very violent and low key but still pretty slick shot largely at night with many deliberately vague moments and character motivations that keep the audience guessing right along with the besieged protagonists who to some degree deserve everything they get i give it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9597334861755371 Review: for me this is a good series i am kind of disappointed that ana and libby died but more upset that micheal lied to everyone about who killed them and if any one can answer this what was that guys name who was supposedly henry gale he was like the leader of the others or was that ms clue anyway if you know his name cool well trying to think of what can possibly happen next after they finally didn't press the button does that mess up the whole project thing and i personally thought it was cool how they had that key thing underground that desmond used to shut off the thing yeah and what was the whole point of that i am just glad they didn't press the button finally but what happens to the people in the hatch like mr echo john charlie and well desmond probably died but what about the others i think they survived i forget well this is just my little thing on what i thought about this season finale Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.771460771560669 Review: the show start out with the boat desmond was i it then they went to try to save walt and lock things that the button pushing is a big joke at the same time desmond found out that hes the one that crashed the plane eko tries to open the door that locked on him and charlie helped him find the bomb while and jack plan is that is to find the others first and see who and what the other are and find if there armed and have any weapons br br micheal takes jack kate and hugo in a trap and they get caught br br after the show there were more questions then answers but that what makes the show great and can't wait until season 3 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8076335787773132 Review: indeed cynthia is in this movie as elizabeth talking to desmond though i'm just wondering how she ended up as a where hurley is also in there trying to reduce his weight as seen from the previous episodes br br anyway this last episode is really suspended the ending is not so understandable i think the writer did expect the audience that there is a season 3 coming br br i just hope the next season will give light to more unclear hanging events that were happened br br just can't wait further for season 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41901716589927673 Review: watching the last 2 episodes i remembered a tv add from my childhood it showed the wild west very dusty and dry and there is a small saloon a man enters the bar saloon he is thirsty as hell lips cracked etc he has just walked through the nevada desert and hasn't drunk water for days he to the bartender gimme a of potato chips while he is eating it we can feel how he is getting we hear a voice in the background saying keep building that thirst build it till you cant hold it any more then blow it away with team the man drinks team a soft drink it feels like a few dozen bags of potato chips the thirst is so intense that i cannot hold it any more season 2 has even more twists and turns then season 1 the ending answers a lot of questions but asks many many more questions hopefully we will know the answer in season 3 but i doubt it because i feel lost has the momentum go a lot further then 3 seasons if the people behind the camera keep up their good work br br i for one will keep watching br br from pakistan with love Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8047089576721191 Review: a very good episode although not as devastating a finale as the end of season 1 the idea to make it a desmond flashback worked very well and henry ian was fantastic perhaps putting in the best performance of this entire series but my only complaint would be the michael plot line felt very much like a subplot and after three minutes the previous episode i thought it would feature more but the strength of character and performance pulled it through the plot developments as always left more questions then answers like who are the others something we still don't know and where are they taking jack sawyer and kate what was the white light what impact has it had are locke eko and desmond dead as the hatch around them if they are it would be a major mistake because these three are the most interesting characters and the series would suffer without them and terry has been fantastic throughout both series as locke a fitting finale to a better series then the first Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9734059572219849 Review: live together die alone is divided into three main story lines and each one of them alone would have been enough for a great episode so when you put all of them together you have a great 3 episode it was a daring move to give the flashbacks of a season finale to a character desmond who had only appeared in 3 episodes up to that point but it worked his backstory is absolutely fascinating to watch both informative about the past of the island the swan station itself and honestly moving desmond and penny seem magically connected to each other even when they are on opposite ends of the world and both characters are beautifully acted it's hard not to cry when desmond reads letter the action inside the hatch is edge of your seat tense as locke is determined not to allow the button to get pushed again convinced it was all just a psychological experiment desmond gradually realizes the consequences of this decision and eko is locked outside and tries desperately to get back in the melting of the clock and i was wrong are unforgettable moments the outside action has jack kate sawyer and hurley captured by the others due to michael's betrayal after they make a puzzling discovery connected to the pearl and henry gale 's game changing return as the others' leader even the least important plot line and sun sailing to the beach where the others are supposedly camping contains one of the greatest mythological mysteries of the show the giant statue that's almost entirely missing except for a foot with four toes in short emotion history mythology adventure suspense the threat of a ray of hope a classic lost episode 1 2 out of 4 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7911689281463623 Review: i made a promise that if ever i posted a comment that was less than then later felt different about it i would return and make known my change of heart so far this is the first time it's happened br br i'm really starting to enjoy hack something has clearly changed the storylines seem to be much stronger the plot may still be a tad surreal but the characters have developed so much more depth that a surreal plot can be forgiven i attribute this to fine acting br br not every show can come charging out of the starting gate a winner some need time to pick up speed i'm glad i kept watching this program and i really hope it lasts Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8749778866767883 Review: could contain spoilers read only after seeing last episode season 2 think about it the guys on the north pole center of the earth looking for abnormal magnetic behavior they also said something about did we miss it again so there was another of course that was when the plain crashed i think this whole island is a setup set up by her daddy she found out about it and is looking for her desmond how else can she know what to look for br br so basically it's an island in a magnetic shield all of it is fake all the signs are there fake fake doors fake medicine fake observations stations with fake air that lead to nothing it's a project indeed and because of the final scene in the season 2 finale i know it has to do something with desmond his chick and her dad and probably libby she's weird maybe she actually has something to do with the plane crashing ok now i'm drifting off br br also in this episode henry gail tells michael to go to some and he'll find rescue their this is probably some sort of door in the magnetic shield once you're gone there is no way back br br i think it's pretty obvious despite of the numerous questions i still have and hope to get answers for in the next season if you think back on what we've learned in season 1 and 2 i'm sure we'll get loads of answers in season 3 br br can't wait br br can anyone agree on this theory hope to hear from you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9483451843261719 Review: the writers of lost have outdone themselves season finale is even more heartbreaking and intense than the finale for season one lack of faith has not only resulted in spiritual consequences for himself but in tragic physical consequences for the lives of the other michael's betrayal resulted in a success for him but can he possibly escape the island he will have to if he wants to stay alive i don't doubt that one or more of his former friends would be willing to kill him in revenge this finale has left more questions than the previous finale and i can't wait for fall br br a side note what is the point in posting a review just to write out all the spoilers where is the pleasure in ruining the surprise for everyone else the current review on this page is nothing but a big fat spoiler fest poorly constructed in barely english with the express purpose of making someone mad good job Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2022692710161209 Review: this episode so far is the best of the series the story was told perfectly i especially liked how the writers made it a desmond episode it was his best performance to date and he definitely deserved the emmy for his performance br br we had some of our questions answered in this episode but since the show is called lost we know there will be more questions brought up too first the answered walt is reunited finally with his father michael second michael's betrayal is exposed to jack sawyer kate and and because of this betrayal kate jack and sawyer are all taken captive by the others this was a great way to end the show br br on the other side of the island we see locke going through a mental breakdown with the button this leads to another answered question about how the plane really went down however there are some unanswered questions first what happened to locke eko and desmond when desmond turned the key and what was the deal with the scientists in the arctic searching for guess we'll find out next season however great ending to the best show on tv Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783519506454468 Review: is it only now that you notice the links between all the characters of course it's libby and for the guy in the hatch with desmond any deja vu yeah he was the same guy that gave money to after he's killed or tortured the other soldier in the episode 14th of the 2nd season one of them well actually it's not completely the same guy he's named joe in the 14th episode and in the last 2 episodes twins who knows jj i'm not even sure of that there are hundreds of links like this one between all the characters br br but that was just in response to the libby comment br br i found those 2 episodes far more interesting than the whole season 2 during all that season i felt that there was lots of things i've missed and very few things i've learned especially at the very beginning the 1st episode of the 2nd season is excellent and then the 2nd one is a kind of flash back of the 1st one i found that disappointing even if i'm pretty sure that everything in lost tend to have a meaning that was just an example of how i was frustrated watching those episodes br br let's go back to the last 2 episodes i think we've learned more new things in those 2 episodes than in the entire season but all we learn are little pieces for the next puzzle like the involvement of relatives sorry if i spoil too much believe me or not i'm trying not to for example so lots of things evoked in the past 2 seasons are still unclear or have been developed once then nothing and still there's new material as if all the holes in the picture were not enough we all want to see the big picture of all of it of course but i think we'll have to be very very patient i hope there will be only 3 seasons i'm not sure i will watch more than 3 seasons anyway there was also lots of actions in the very last episode and a good cliffhanger at the very end br br so basically yes i loved that last episode and yes i want to see the third season Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8422739505767822 Review: first of all i just have to say that i'm a huge lost fan everyone who makes the show i love 'em it's got everything in it really br br i'm glad that they have great people making it for instance jack bender is the greatest director well maybe after j j and of course full credit to damon carlton they're geniuses br br anyway the season 2 finale is definitely one of the best episodes of lost ever live together die alone focuses on desmond david story of getting to the island and henry ian is so great playing that character the makers of the show would have been very stupid if they would've let die on us br br so in lost the plane crash survivors have been there for 65 days 65 days man has been there for sixteen years and the others have been there for god knows how long referring to jeffrey anyway i hope we'll get the answers we need in season 3 can't wait my vote is nine Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8995384573936462 Review: lost has been one of the most mesmerizing and thrilling experience i've ever seen not only it's the mother of coincidence but also every time that you think you can set up the whole puzzle in your head the story takes a completely new direction br br take this casualty for example the us marine whom gives the way to become a is clancy brown playing a character named joe inman in the last episode he is playing inman the desmond partner in the hatch destiny uh yeah right br br i guess that all of us will have to wait to see what's next in the life of the wonder people in that strange island in the middle of nowhere knowing that several of my favorites characters desmond and mr eko have an unclear destiny br br i believe that along with 24 and the shield this is one of the best tv shows ever of course keeping twin peaks at a special place Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723060131072998 Review: it was libby talking to desmond in the flashback and if anyone is confused about her past like how did she end up in the same hospital hurley was in then you should know that libby dying in season 2 the character will be explored more in season 3 and we will get answers to questions surrounding her br br btw great episode it had a really great cliffhanger and some interesting questions like what happened to eko and lock and what about the four toe statue br br i cannot wait till season 3 lost just rules i hope all the unanswered questions will be answered i loved how they explained why the plane actually crashed desmond did it when he did not manage to type in the numbers in time 4 8 15 16 23 42 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9087253212928772 Review: what's the point of this messages if not to discuss and share thoughts about the next season here is my 1 the hatch was indeed blown but somehow everybody inside survived lets see about that 2 the episode at the end with the tent is an observation team the tracking device installed on boat by penny now that the magnetic shield around the island was lifted the signal was picked up by the observation station and they are going to send a rescue mission 3 after the destruction of the hatch the island is not isolated any more and other ships airplanes are going to arrive 4 the others are finally going to share their secret with us poor br br was it actually confirmed that there are going to be 4 seasons of lost br br cheers mike Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.056317295879125595 Review: jack sawyer and swim to the boat and find a completely wasted desmond his traumatic past experience before sailing to the island is disclosed through flashbacks plots a plan with jack to surprise the others in case michael is double crossing the group john locke convinces desmond to invade the hatch which is protected by mr eko and not press the button of the computer to see what will happen br br this episode is one of the best of the second season unfortunately we lovers of lost can see the lack of respect the producers of this stunning series have with the fans in the usa the air date of this episode was 24 may 2006 therefore along this period fans have to wait for the third season in a very suspenseful situation with jack and his group surrounded by the others and finding the truth about michael and the death of ana and libby john locked inside the hatch without the intention of pushing the button and mr eko in despair outside the hatch i hope the fate of lost be better than angel and its very disappointing conclusion or lack of conclusion after five seasons my vote is ten br br title brazil not available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9044970870018005 Review: after spotting the boat at the end of the previous episode three minutes the survivors are shocked to find out who the is with the use of the boat jack and come up with a plan to confront the others however when jack sawyer kate and hurley follow michael to the others jack is forced to reveal michael's deadly secret whilst they are in the middle of nowhere br br meanwhile locke decides that the time has come to find out the time has come to find out what will happen if the button is not pressed however mr resolve to continue pressing the button is surprisingly strong so when locke a plan to lock eko out of the hatch with the help of an ally eko goes to surprisingly desperate lengths to stop locke from making what he believes will be a big mistake br br this is a classic episode of lost full of secrets suspense and very few answers to the many questions it poses to its viewers however some of the secrets this action packed episode reveals will be truly shocking to the fans there is also a trademark end of season cliffhanger which achieves the feat of being both shocking and extremely confusing one thing is guaranteed it will keep you guessing right to the very end and you will still be frustrated with more mind boggling questions as you wait in agony for the third season to begin Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799165725708008 Review: i am not a fan of musicals but i am a huge fan of jean renoir and jean i rented this movie on a whim and was pleasantly surprised even expecting greatness from the classic director this movie is beautiful the shots are like oil paintings with motion something a lot of directors strive for but renoir masters i cannot express how much this movie transcends itself it's not really a musical it just has a couple of well placed musical numbers and a grand dancing finale but there is something about this movie in particular which makes you feel absolute joy when watching it br br i am a fan of foreign art films but i'm also a who loves things like die hard and schwarzenegger movies i get very easily turned off by things that are overly happy or in la la land but this movie has an overwhelming positive energy that is just irresistible not to mention every frame is gorgeous and the plot is good 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651389122009277 Review: this is probably the second best of the death wish movies death wish 5 is the best one br br death wish 3 reminds me of west side story with a new twist not even the recent flick gangs of new york can measure up with one new york neighborhood in death wish 3 which is plagued not by two rival gangs but one big gang a gang that is willing to do things like cutting a person to death with an ax if he on its set br br deborah who plays a public plays gently in this action packed movie that is filled with a lot of shoot em up violence so like nichols in death wish ii death wish iii scores with its gentle romantic moments as well as its violent moments only the james bond love interest scenes would do much better br br and in addition to his 38 plays with this new gun called the magnum it reminded me of the dirty harry movies when callahan used his 44 magnum in magnum force sudden impact and dirty harry the gun packs a big punch and when kersey kills with it he doesn't care if the gun has a big kick in it br br and that missile that killed off the main gang leader well that is something kersey would not use an missile as his regular vigilante weapon that is way too military for him Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8636511564254761 Review: death wish 3 brings back charles bronson as one time vigilante paul kersey now retired yeah right before long kersey is back to his old ways but this time its not just a few at a time its a gang who have taken over a run down part of the city new york again by the way this time its war so out the big guns literally for this the body count his one rivals anything stallone or schwarzenegger have come up with this movie is actually somewhat fun to watch particularly for a few one liners and of course bad guys die or get severely injured in creative ways which is always a good thing the violence is not as personal in this one its obviously on a much scale sort of like bombing your victims from afar rather than one on one combat this movie is lighter in tone than the 1st 2 making it easier to watch there's not much import to this film its more escapism than anything its also cheesy at times and pseudo inspirational but hose scenes fall flat they should have left the original death wish on its own without sequels but since they didn't they should have stopped here 8 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2890685200691223 Review: this movie is true action at its finest it doesn't get any better then this this is one of those movies that you can just kick back and watch some real good non stop shooting and killing plus there are some excellent lines to go along with all of this my favorite is there is a one bad guy who is breaking into this old couples home and he is stealing a tv or something and he goes right up to them and yells i will come in here anytime i like and right before he jumps out the window he yells anytime i mean this is just classic stuff all the way around so you got a choice you can watch that crappy will smith try to go an action film or you can watch one of the masters charles bronson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9158757925033569 Review: i agree more than with the comment left by and how this film is a masterpiece i have never seen a film that had my flowing that this film did and that mostly happened when bronson comes running out a fire escape with like an m 60 and down like 20 dude from a gang it's genius quite possibly the best action movie ever made no exaggeration either it really could be the best action movie ever made from the start one should know that you re in for something sweet when the police let bronson go and tell him tell him to clean up the slums once again genius and once again bronson is a bad ass paul kersey is just as cool maybe even cooler than john or the terminator he's just simply a bad ass and what else is great is the fact that he's a nice guy and buys a kid some ice cream and helps out an old couple all before he kills some scum bag genius highly recommended if you hate this movie you're crazy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9206096529960632 Review: the movie is incredible it has a sound track which sets the tone for the movie the lines in the movie are great such as to good for out friends and its collection time charlie collection time i can watch this movie over and over again and still laugh because the lines and action are one of a kind i feel that when i watch this movie i want to go out and shoot down bad guys if there is a movie that you don't want to miss its this one they killed the man they killed the they had no right in doing that hes on our turf ill take care of it the lines just keep on coming in the movie go out and not rent but buy this movie its worth the money trust me Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1702319085597992 Review: this is an incredibly fun action exploitation 80s rocker charles bronson rules as paul the villains are hilariously bad the soundtrack by jimmy page is laughably bad alex winter bill of bill ted is great as one of the street punks who gets wasted by bronson and crew crew oh those are the downtrodden townsfolk who team up with bronson to win back the streets the whole movie is enjoyable with the last half hour or so exploding into non stop action and mayhem 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9478545188903809 Review: while i agree that this movie lacks any real substance and should not be taken seriously its primarily directed to fans of the series who are looking for a quick fix bronson paul kersey once again takes to the streets given a license to kill by the chief police no less and moves into his friends apartment who you guessed it was killed by a street gang that has taken control of the neighborhood which looks like it's funny that people who associate with bronson have a habit of getting killed bronson kills them off one by one as the people in the neighborhood are used against him there are some dynamics between bronson and who leads the street gang you can tell they both enjoy their work at one point in the movie after they in the city jail i'm going to kill a little old lady just for you catch it on the 6 00 news the a purse thief who laughs as he's committing his crimes is also enjoyable to watch the movie was made in 1985 and most people probably could identify with the stereotypical urban gangs that are cast in the movie it's enjoyable watching bronson paul kersey rid the streets of these thugs watch for the appearance of the magnum a serious piece of hardware that bronson i also really liked the soundtrack to this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9606625437736511 Review: death wish 3 is exactly what a bad movie should be terrible acting implausible ridiculous death scenes creepy evil for no reason villains the last 30 minutes of this movie just might be the best 30 minutes ever put on film especially in the scene where the decent citizens string chains across the street knocking down the evil bikers and then shoot them only to be joined by the neighborhood children in celebration and how can i forget the elderly woman with the broom she's sweeping out the scum and if that's not enough let's not forget how quickly the punks give up after is killed i'm laughing just thinking about it br br i also love the death scene of girlfriend he just walks away after seeing her get blown up it's little things like this that make death wish 3 such a bad movie and i'm not even mentioning the bizarre soundtrack br br i watched this movie because of martin who i seriously think is one of the finest character actors ever and who's own getting beaten up by the scum scene is hilarious and i walked away with a new favorite movie thank you death wish 3 for making me laugh so hard br br some other things i forgot to mention 1 the weird sound effect after kersey says cash when buying his used car ha it's so evil sounding 2 mandy mandy did the writers run out of tough guy names 3 the fact that the gangs apparently have a lend and lease thug exchange program i need some more guys and that mandy has a working phone line in an abandoned building 4 at the end of the movie after kersey blows up is it just me or does it look like the street gang is about to break into choreography as they're giving up just watch how in sync they are after the female punk gives the stop signal br br i love this movie nothing cheers me up like death wish 3 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08015492558479309 Review: this is one of the best sequels around and a very good movie too even there were some mistakes but still i enjoyed it this time charles is not just fighting one or two but a whole army of them death wish 3 has a lot great action scenes and i enjoyed it every single second of it director michael winner knows how to direct a good action movie like this and jimmy page providing the music with producers golan and globus still doing there thing and charles bronson is still acting good for paul kersey this movie also made it look like that michael try to end the death wish series and i can't blame him and i love the gun that charles uses death wish 3 is one of the great movies of 1985 and can't get any better than this br br i gives this 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868561625480652 Review: i had never seen the original death wish in the book either death wish i film however death wish 3 was the very interested film the well known vigilante paul kersey tried to visit his friend charlie but he only visited him for a couple of minutes before he died because of charlie didn't pay the protection to the huge and infamous underground gang by manny after some during his time in jail kersey learned that who he fought with in jail had his own agenda to make the new york city in the and also his influence by sending his henchmen to set the crime every time everywhere and everyday due to the chance given by richard who know his profile well and like him very much kersey decided to set the war with and his gang br br i accepted that death wish iii was one of the most and extreme violence action film which i had seen from the past this movie used the very way to tell the story no ponderous story telling and less unnecessary scenes which was the one merit of the movie on the next issue violence was used in the film i believed that many of viewers could like the action scene of death wish iii because it showed the crude extreme and blast of action for every minutes of the movie especially the climax scene of the movie and the death of manny which i thought that it was the maximum action scene br br for about the cast i think everyone was good and get through their role charles bronson made everybody believe that he still be great as paul kersey he didn't look like the big old cat but the great vigilante also did his job very good his main villain role in the movie made him look nasty and look like the big bad guy however the role of kathryn davis in this movie was pathetic she didn't look like the main character i thought that she was appeared only two or three scene before she was killed by and his follower to make a heat on paul kersey she could have more role to appear br br for my comment the style and extreme violence made this movie great for extreme action film fans fast paced with back and forth style made this movie very interested to watch nevertheless this movie had some silly scene and some plot hole first the scene when faced paul kersey for the first time it was very corny because you attacked your favor guy before you want him to help it similar to how you punch some guy before you try to borrow him some money haha that's like a joke although i liked the plot twist when was shown later that he helped kersey because at first looked like the villain very much due to his act to kersey but when the movie went to the climax everything was cleared that he had no hidden agenda with kersey br br in another case the ending scene of the movie set back me it stumble on everyone's feeling because it ended too easy gang members looked unbelievable after they found that was dead before his girlfriend and other followers decided to escape finally allowed paul kersey to fly out from his town before the police caught him i thought that this style of ending scene could be found in many cannon film's movie but i dislike it br br for the summary i am ok with death wish 3 due to my explanation i typed first the cast and the action was very good and so extreme even it had some scene i don't like and extreme of violence could be the best short description of this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8316702842712402 Review: as a longtime admirer of the 2001 film moulin rouge and a more recent admirer of jean film making i knew that i'd inevitably watch his french cancan sooner or later the movie tells a fictionalized story of the opening of the moulin rouge nightclub the jean tries to turn into a cancan star without arousing the wrath of his mistress the belly dancing lola maria felix this is just one of several love in french cancan true to stereotype these french folk are always falling in love br br renoir directs with his typical gentle humor and attention to supporting characters and also wrote the lyrics to a beautiful waltz song prominently featured in the movie perfectly the aging french playboy hero is a cute redhead who holds her own in the dance numbers except for a few trick shots where a double is obviously used br br french cancan is billed as a musical comedy and while there are lots of musical numbers that take place on the nightclub stage etc only one character ever breaks into song in the middle of conversation the actor who plays him philippe clay is fun to watch a really tall skinny young man who sings dances and does br br the movie ends with a long cancan sequence as all the characters learn to triumph over their problems and make art together the dancing is much more brightly lit and edited than in moulin rouge in fact if i have one complaint about french cancan it's that the whole thing is a little too technicolor even when experiences heartbreak or someone sings a melancholy song the lighting is bright and flat no shadows yes the result is a cheerful and musical comedy it's just that i can't help thinking that things weren't ever this colorful and innocent in real life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9231590628623962 Review: this movie was great it had everything a true action fan could want plenty of people getting shot and or minimal romance involving sex a hero that can be identified with violence at many intervals instead of pointless plot up just one scene at the end and villains that are just asking for it bronson appears to be at his lowest level of in this film and it shows ed makes a great cop and was seamlessly worked into bronson's plot without stealing his spotlight the movie doesn't involve a plot so boring or over consuming that you watch this film once and never again rather you want to see kersey in action and the storyline just it up this is great stuff Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5509666204452515 Review: lol br br the mere fact that i start off my review with says it all i used to watch this movie all the time as a kid and even then i the silliness of it all the low budget horrible acting and lame script was ever apparent back then i watched it again yesterday and just couldn't stop laughing it's so bad it's actually good lol like another reviewer said it doesn't take itself seriously there's no way one could look at this movie and say that the makers did so the soundtrack is so funny i laugh every time i hear it the is just a laugh riot it's an all out war zone in new york full of explosions and total chaos so ridiculous you can't help but chuckle at the sight of it br br other hilarious moments br br the scene with kersey and the cop running side by side like 2 cowboys against the whole wild west was so cheesy it was funny br br it killed me how the bad guys could be shooting at kersey and he could even drop down on one knee taking ever so careful and slow aim and not get hit of course with him it was one shot one kill with his elephant lol br br another hilarious scene was the end when he finally killed the leader of the gang with a rocket launcher lol destroying the whole side of the apartment building with it br br it's apparent that kersey is all but used to losing loved ones when his new girlfriend is quickly disposed of after only a few dates the acting is so bad that you can't blame anyone that could only think that kersey is mad at the destruction of the car lol he runs down looks at the carnage and just walks away br br again so bad it's good br br out of stars Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1376684308052063 Review: the paul kersey of death wish 3 is very far removed from the paul kersey of the original film if you remember the 1974 film then you will remember kersey was a during the korean war and that he was physically sick after he committed his first execution ten years later kersey seems to have learned unarmed combat and how to handle anti tank weapons in his spare time but i ll overlook that because is the best of the sequels scum bags get shot dead burned alive their teeth smashed and thrown to their deaths by middle aged housewives armed with sweeping brushes yeah i know the gang members are multi ethnic and for that they deserve some credit but even if they re not racist they re still murdering scum who deserve all they get from kersey and the innocent citizens who needs mayor rudy when you ve got paul kersey an anti tank rocket and a bunch of old age to the streets from the criminal creeps paul kersey i salute you sir Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7190991044044495 Review: this classic has so many great one liners and unintentionally hilarious scenes that i don't even know where to start if you want advice on dating its here just totally ignore the person you want and then spout out classic lines like good i like chicken and before you know it you will be having a one in a basement it's a nice basement with a woman who is 35 years younger than you bronson does it all in this film he buys a car for no good reason just so he can murder two gang members paying with cash he buys an ice cream simply because this is america isn't it and ends up wasting someone named the he laughs when he runs just because he stole his camera by the way this is so fast that bronson's regular pistol can't even catch up to him he needs to order a special one just to get this elusive creep he gets cleaned up just so he can eat a really smelly meal stuffed in a rat trap with a couple of old people who like to wear heavy clothing in 90 degree weather he goes into the business he always seems to find a crow bar when he needs one and its the same one and last but not least he always seems to have a rocket launcher at his disposal just in case he needs to blow away richie older brother chuck who is now strung out and in dire need of a makeover anyway this will all make sense once you have seen this classic all i can say is enjoy i owed you that one dude Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2827852666378021 Review: one of the most magnificent movies ever made the acting of charles later known as bronson is simply outstanding this is the crown on the career of director winner who himself was often quoted saying this was his masterpiece the plot has been copied many times but it's never been topped j moore the gun many times claimed his growth since the mid 80s can be fully credited to and rightly so this is not just a movie this is art that many generations will admire and appreciate although this movie has never been fully appreciated in the usa it has found a huge following in europe and asia where the movie is regularly shown at film schools and it is still a popular hit in student cinemas all across europe all in all a true classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9787964820861816 Review: this movie is truly a classic 80s movie a must have in any movie collection guns bad guys creeps gangs charles bronson and more creeps br br in my opinion this is the best death wish movie tons of non stop action br br and keeping with the classic 80's bad guy vs good guy movie this movie is about anything but the norm and all about guns and creeps we see bronson down thugs and creeps with a 30 caliber korean war heavy machine gun a heavy machine gun for crying out loud when charlie runs out of ammo for the heavy machine gun he runs back to his and takes up arms with his long range high caliber pistol this pistol can stop a elephant and charlie is putting holes the size of caps into bad guys with it and if that is not enough charlie is also packing an anti tank grenade launcher which by the way is only good if he can get the creeps together br br the acting in this movie is ha ha great and a lot of off the wall actors mainly playing creeps appear throughout the movie the film is loaded with memorable one liners and scenes heck my favorite scene line is where the creep leader confronts in jail and calmly explains to him tell you what i am going to do i'm gonna kill a little old lady just for you catch it on the six o'clock news br br is this film violent heck yes but you'll laugh and cringe all the way through Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7208604216575623 Review: most critics seem to have dismissed this film like so many other charles bronson vehicles as just another patchwork of mindless violence and while there is a fair amount of mayhem death wish 3 is not that awful of an effort particularly for fans of the series and its star br br this time out aging charlie's paul kersey is let loose by a police chief desperate to clean up a rough part of new york city the trigger happy vigilante moves into the heart of gang territory where he once again becomes a one man army in an urban war of good versus evil bronson at least the older version is truly at his best br br i'm not saying death wish 3 is a classic indeed to the eye it has a plethora of imperfections the characters are generally made of cardboard the violence is over the top a man well into his 60s and dozens of young punks but in the tradition of the original death wish and later films such as falling down with michael douglas it has a definite crowd pleasing charm who doesn't want to see get their due there are also some great cheesy moments and one liners so common in 1980s films when a tenant of his apartment building sees kersey setting up a trap for instance the vigilante says he's the herd a line only bronson can truly make work br br so you see the key to enjoying death wish 3 is to accept it for what it is it ain't spielberg and it ain't art so throw the popcorn in the microwave and have fun with it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449220895767212 Review: charles bronson is back in his most famous role in my opinion this is by far the best film of the series and my favorite movie ever this movie doesn't take itself seriously because the filmmakers knew that all the social commentary that was necessary was put across in the first film golan and globus made this film for bronson fans not for the critics and it works has been unfairly criticized as trash and a weary entry in a worn out series these statements would be true if the film was made to be taken seriously or to spread a statement but it wasn't if you take it as what it is is just a fun action packed romp with charlie doing to street punks what we all wish we could do the action is non stop the atmosphere is great and the movie is just out and out the best bronson flick ever made you can tell that the penny cannon group spent a lot of money on this one it is believed that bronson thought this film was too violent and that was the reason why winner didn't direct any of the following entries i can understand his concern but as is always the case of sequels you have to push the envelope even further to pass a previous entry in any case this movie was no more violent than any other movie made during this time what makes the best of the series and my favorite film ever not the best just my favorite is the action charlie's presence memorable villains and it's ability to get the viewers to jump on the bandwagon the first film may be the most technically well made but this one is the most fun for once charlie actually has some clever lines although he doesn't say much and a halfway interesting story photography action and direction to back him up charlie has never been more intense or super cool than in this one yes it's exploitive maybe it does promote stereotypes and maybe it is the same story as before but bronson's films always have and always will stand for defending the common man and giving his audience what they want to see many argue that the series manipulates its' audience my reply is that the movies don't manipulate us the fans are the ones in charge we demand that bronson blow away deserving scum and in turn winner and co deliver the goods and for those of you who still want to put it down remember a few things was the 1 movie in america when it came out and was among the viewing favorites of millions of people on video and television because they realize that not all films have to be epics they just have to be fun 10 you can't get any better john Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8957215547561646 Review: br br oh my word i have never seen a film so lacking in any kind of moral judgement or consideration for anything other than the death of the scum michael winner here makes a valid observation of human desires in displaying a gung ho world of deep and damaged execution not only does he spoon feed us with utter hell on earth seen through the face of the bronson but he also shows us the spoon he's feeding us with and says look at what your watching now look at your self and ask the question are you enjoying this and even though you'll tell yourself no it can't be you'll know that deep down inside you'll know it's a masterpiece Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8108959794044495 Review: i think it definitely is the writing is of such a quality that students of the english language should model their conversations after its dialogue for example the exchange between paul kersey bronson and ms kathryn davis deborah more about this character later is extremely clear and to the point ms davis says i hope you like chicken it's the only thing i know how to make to which kersey deftly responds good i like chicken if that's not english grammar 101 i don't know what is br br another thing about this ms davis character kersey sleeps with her on the second date after she practically throws herself at him and tells him she wants to see him one last time this being only the fourth time they've ever met before she moves to her sister's house in ny to get away from the creeps then he really doesn't even bat an eye while her corpse is burning in the street only minutes later kersey never even says her first name through the entirety of the film not once never a get over here or a that's a nice dress you wearing kathryn or a be careful katie or the get ya br br and while this is developing between the two keeps his ever eyes on them it's almost as if kersey is using her as bait to get to much as he uses the camera or the car sure enough when bites kersey bites back hard in the most incredible sequence of events ever caught on film the final fifteen or so minutes are possibly only by the final thirty minutes of delta force in their brilliance and that's giving delta force a lot of credit in what other film can you see ed take out alex winter in order to get charles bronson's back a troubled gang leader seemingly calling a to summon neo nazi bikers to come to his aid and broadway dancers wearing mesh tops posing as street punks all laid down to a soundtrack written by none other than jimmy page if that's not the highest of high comedy then nothing is funny br br truthfully speaking there are a thousand ways to state the unintentional comedy of death wish 3 but the only way to truly understand it is to watch it and judge for yourself Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6987425088882446 Review: like classic hollywood musicals the plot is just an excuse a must see for those interested in french music hall including a song by and for the wonderful 10 plus minute cancan finale the dancing in the film is not at all like what usually passes for cancan br br some might object to the technicolor costumes and the bright lighting but it gives you a clear view of some grand costumes and sets br br consider it jean love letter to the paris he grew up in certainly the jean renoir film for people who don't like his serious films or who only like his hollywood productions br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9448308348655701 Review: little dieter needs to fly is another in the remarkable body of werner herzog's filmic work that is without peer having recently it on dvd nearly a decade after its initial us release in 1997 it has lost none of its power and one can see its influence on documentaries as diverse as herzog's own recent grizzly man and errol academy award winning the fog of war like the former it details in its far too brief 74 minutes the life of an interesting american like the latter it gives a peek at a side of war that few see yes we see the violence and the heroism but as the fog of war brought us into the mind of one of last foremost this film allows us a peek at the life of a who is captured by the enemy tortured and ultimately triumphs except in no way shape nor form is the film as simplistic nor upbeat as my brief description of it nor is little dieter needs to titular subject dieter and immigrant german who survived the of the nazis we find out as example that in his hometown in the black forest his grandfather was the only man not to vote for hitler and suffered brutally for that stand post world war two germany and his own imprisonment at the hands of the when his air force jet was shot down over on february 1st while the title of the film and the idea of passion for becoming a pilot stirred by the impression allied fighter planes made on him when they his town as a child make one believe that is the central subject of the film this is not true the subject is survival or more precisely his human will all human will the details of romantic life are too hollywood and staid an aspect to interest herzog nor is the fact that he won a purple heart medal of honor the d f c and the navy cross that thing which pushed to survive so much and remain such a relatively upbeat man although there are glimpses of darker sides is what is at the center of this film and all of herzog's canon dieter barbaric of his past is fully herzog country and the use of a chant e during many jungle scenes among other excellent touches in the score show herzog is perhaps along with only martin scorsese the best of image and music in film long may he merge Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825963973999023 Review: i did not know what to expect when i decided to watch this documentary i knew it was about an ex viet nam pow in who escaped but i didn't know much else in reality i wasn't expecting too much oh what a surprise the story of this man's life is very interesting in itself but what sets this film apart from other biography type is that dieter himself tells most of the story himself dieter is very comfortable in front of the camera his personality really shines he tells his story about his life growing up in germany during wwii and the hardships we are there with him in that same small town as he describes his family and struggles we follow him to america and his path to fulfilling his dream to be a pilot then later dieter describes his story of capture escape and survival in the jungle we are again with him in that very jungle as he describes and re his imprisonment and path to freedom with great detail we see the same primitive villagers and forms of he dealt with that really hasn't changed for 30 years we see the thick jungle mountain terrain and rivers dieter faced during his escape it helps us to understand his emotions pain and plight i enjoyed the man the story and the style job well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986126720905304 Review: warning herzog is a and as such tends to be a bit overly dramatic so obsessions about closing doors may or may not be a real part of the character's life but a dramatic or so both agreed at the premiere in san francisco but herzog's usual fascination with character dreams and perseverance are well suited by this story first published in soldier of fortune and now a full length autobiographical book the soldier of fortune comment brought loud from the politically correct sf audience and both and main character had to ensure the audience who had just seen the film that interest was misplaced so warning this is not rambo just survival Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.436057984828949 Review: the questions and answers of the human spirit are all here in this masterfully crafted historical documentary the beauty and horror of one mans walk through life are revealed in dieter and herzog are combined and connected through a mental maze that has been transformed into a single straight hallway which the walls have been plastered with images created by one mans characterization of himself by the of his own vocal this film for about 80 minutes have discovered a new dimension of storytelling what do i call this apparently new sense only god knows after all isn't a miracle something that god does for us but chooses to remain anonymous br br this is a requirement to see if you like to experience the lovely horror of war this documentary will your soul to the Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8853176832199097 Review: although perhaps not as entertaining as some of herzog's work little dieter is another fine film by one of the world's greatest film artists from herzog's usual themes little dieter is a fascinating and uplifting character study about a brave man and his efforts to go on living after a life traumatic experience br br dieter wanted to fly from a very young age and the viet nam war gave him that opportunity but instead of spending the war soaring in a cockpit he spent most of it grounded as a pow dieter tells most of his story eloquently and passionately with occasional help from herzog herzog does very little voice over this time but contributes a lot of subtly powerful and visuals which should be no surprise to those familiar with him br br is a fascinating and extremely likable person as human and as alive as they come i found the story of his life and his upbeat personality to be inspiring thanks to herzog for re introducing him to us br br the scale of the film is not as sprawling and the drama is not as fierce as many of the early films that made herzog a force to be with nevertheless i strongly recommend this to his fans and to those who enjoy documentaries it's a very interesting and well executed film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9886597394943237 Review: werner herzog again explores the psyche of a man in little dieter we meet an brilliant man who survived the war in seeing starvation and strange sights moved to the u s and fulfilled his dream of being a war food death survival planes heads coming off how one american is born herzog again sees madness as plane of existence and the surreal blends with the poignant as herzog himself narratives this psychic travelogue of a german becoming an american who flies prop planes in a late 20th century war where the culmination of technology and eating out of garbage cans with is with constant optimism into a man into american as always with herzog we are faced with madness brilliance and what is man in the face of his own excesses societal and personal we laugh and cringe and are amazed at this man where else for this man but america Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9040760397911072 Review: what attracts a man to military service what prepares a man to survive brutal torture as a prisoner of war what desperation leads to the planning and execution of an escape into the jungles of asia how does he cope with the ghosts and memories he returns home with herzog tries to answer these questions in his documentary of dieter german and u s navy pilot shot down over in 1966 who was taken prisoner tortured and starved but ultimately escaped to be haunted by the experience for the rest of his life a powerful and personal first hand account of the man his life and experience through the integration of interviews archival footage and new footage you will never forget this story or this man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449536800384521 Review: with documentary films the question of realism always crops up how much of the film is real and how much is manipulated by the film maker in little dieter needs to fly herzog is far too absorbed in telling the story of a man telling his own story to even address the question of realism versus from the beginning herzog's role as storyteller is obvious luckily he is a master storyteller little dieter is the finest most engaging documentary i have ever seen story is enthralling and herzog's efforts at putting dieter through the paces of reliving his story on location while it is being filmed are very effective the story that dieter tells is real but herzog is ever present wrenching absurdist commentary from the realism this film is a must see for any students of documentary film and or of werner herzog Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717293381690979 Review: this film stands as one of the most amazing examples of compelling and artful film making i've every seen herzog seems to capture the almost transcendent tragedy and beauty of story as well as his endearing personal character by the end of the film i was left wishing that i'd had the opportunity to meet dieter before his passing br br on a technical note the cinematography is intimate and astoundingly beautiful the narrative is intricately woven with great awareness of the subject and his capacity for reliving and traumatic events few documentary directors have so strong an ability to so thoroughly invest the audience in the character this film is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826968908309937 Review: we see at the beginning of little dieter needs to fly dieter the subject of the film an obsessive compulsive or at least that's what he seems to be by way of constantly opening closing doors and with his large stock pile of food in the cellar in a way director werner herzog sets up a central question in a manner of speaking to why dieter is like this well in fact he's not necessarily obsessive compulsive as he is just well prepared and why shouldn't he be after the life he's lived aside from the most dark and exhilarating and frightening and just downright haunting story of survival that's the core of the picture the back story to dieter is fascinating too own childhood for example was already a slog from the start being in post war poor in a family without much food or prospects eating wallpaper for the blue in the walls but enter in a passion an un desire which of course is part of herzog's bread butter and love of man in his films which is flying and for dieter there was nothing else but to fulfill this what it ends up leading to after becoming an american citizen is more than he could've bargained for br br dieter is one of herzog's most compelling quirky and observed figures in his whole career a man who's memory is scarred by brutal memories of his time being a vietnam pow though at the least it provides for some of the most compelling storytelling in any documentary of the last 20 years ironically the storytelling comes through unlike in the wild blue mostly in lots and lots of exposition from dieter on some of the most minute details of his time in the different prison camps the torture tactics the bugs the brutal wretched violence and threats like with the wedding ring tale and leading into the most interesting and sad portions with his best friend they escaped the prisons together but found that their journey to reach cambodia would not be so easy now through most of this the talking does something that is enthralling which is that as dieter goes through his stories and occasionally does re in fashion herzog could only do with dieter already middle aged being led in et all through the jungle one can picture all of this in the mind it all becomes even more vivid to try and get these little details and the intensity of it all together into a form of reality that herzog keeps these portions simple and knows when to hold dieter back in his answers makes him all the more a key figure of interest he's not ever totally 'normal' but unlike a timothy you wont think ever really about laughing at him either br br so along with his hero whether of war or not is hard to say as dieter that claim as saying the ones who died were the real heroes typical but perhaps quite true herzog his film with a mix of old stock footage when detailing early life the period footage of ww2 scenes and post german rubble is always a captivating sight and with herzog gets up a notch in his timing and with music and in capturing the footage of vietnam in aerial viewings of jungles and fields herzog is also very wise at not injecting politics much at all into the proceedings there's no 'i was used by the or whatever thrown into the mix there's even a sense that dieter doesn't hold too much of a grudge with everything that happened to him that it's just what happens in time of war and of course he was dropping bombs on people from his plane now through much of these harrowing and even in the smaller bits involving what went on in prisons and the of food it's always harrowing luckily herzog keeps a level of humor in check as well one of my very favorite scenes in the film where herzog breaks away for a moment from dieter is when he shows a film used for american soldiers meant to show what should happen in case they get abandoned in the jungle alone with all of the gear that they could possibly have including a knife a flare gun and a very fast helicopter to come around and this is put to hilariously dead pan voice over work br br yet even the moments where one laughs only brings to mind the moments of absurdity in a time of absolute crisis and how one can't ever really imagine what it's like to be alone in a foreign territory surrounded by people who will do anything to keep said person as a form of collateral in war time dieter aside from knowing that flying and airplanes are the only way of life he would ever want to have and herzog ends the film on a wonderfully somber note where he flies over a large field of airplanes knows what it is to have to survive at all costs but yet as well as in many of herzog's protagonist driven films there's the near spirit that will keep on enduring if one's strong enough even through horrid moments the fate of and problems all the way up to the rescue by the helicopter is he american or a spy they ask on the chopper dieter is such a man with a spirit and he's given via herzog a fantastic tragic creative well shot albeit maybe too short tribute to his life and of course it me up even more for the upcoming dramatization rescue dawn Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775214195251465 Review: this was a pleasant musical about the creation of the moulin rouge dance hall in many ways this reminds me of the hollywood musicals of the 40s and 50s in that it has many clichés leading up to the inevitable conclusion will the show still go on while of course none of this is new it was enjoyable and well made the musical numbers at the end are frenetic and beautiful to watch in many ways it reminds me of a sexier version of the great in real life was quite the player but this was sanitized in the american film but in french cancan the characters have fully functioning but nothing is really shown so the movie is okay for kids br br nothing new but well done nevertheless Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.853199303150177 Review: wow this is a touching story first i saw i didn't it and now i have seen the person dieter about whom this story is being told by herzog very impressing dieter is a driven human being who encountered the most opposite emotions in his live on this earth what an extraordinary life this person has led his tale about the capture by the and thus his suffering is horrifying but what's most impressive is his incredible will to survive how could he find the in a haunting way dieter is telling us in full flowing sentences about his terrible ordeal during his captivity he is a great storyteller and herzog does him the justice this brave man deserves br br in my opinion dieter needs to fly ' tells it all leaving nothing to the imagination thus making ' rescue dawn ' a superfluous film the horror doesn't get more real than in the words of dieter himself he totally succeeds in painting the picture Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9524000287055969 Review: i had the opportunity to see this last evening at a local film festival herzog introduced the film and did an hour long q a afterward br br this is a brilliantly done documentary herzog explained afterward that he does not consider his films to be true documentary since facts sometimes the truth instead he scripts some scenes and ad some to introduce a new element that may have been missed if he followed the original story outline br br little dieter unlike timothy is a real person that you fall in love with you cheer for him you feel the anguish that he feels you admire the sense of humor and joy for life that he exhibited here 30 years after he was taken into captivity by the viet you are disappointed to hear afterward that dieter passed on not too long ago br br as in most herzog films the imagery is breathtakingly beautiful with a wonderful choice of background music especially a scene of battle taken from archives of the viet nam war but fitting the story line of dieter br br the core of the film has dieter return to the hellish jungle where he was a pow and he re his journey with some locals harrowing for us to watch i can't imagine what he felt as he was bound again br br one of the better films to depict and discuss the nightmare of the viet nam war it should serve as a lesson to us all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9222611784934998 Review: little dieter needs to fly was my first film during the 1999 edition of the as i was extremely tired that evening i was hesitant to see it but the raving overall score of 9 here at imdb made me go there br br it was 80 minutes of pure life force experiencing dieter life through his own telling was enchanting br br see it and if possible see it at a cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737278819084167 Review: this film is excellent fear of watching documentary movies cancel your shrink and watch little story you won't believe how captivating this fine piece of film making is until you have experienced it i'm eager to say that it even out goes almost any vietnam war movie including apocalypse now it's a real story it's a personal story a story about the love for flying the dream of being a pilot and the nightmare of being shot down above territory all is shot in a return to style at location herzog asking the questions dieter answering them in a memorable german english accent and with fine remembrance pointing out what happened where about 25 years before there is this part that i told friends over and over again out from his us navy plane dieter becomes a pow of the for the greater part of the days he is being dragged through the asian jungle for miles and miles on bare feet tortured insulted and covered with wounds they arrive in a small friendly village to spend the night the next morning after walking for several hours dieter discovers someone stole his wedding ring from his finger that is it he can take no more he starts to cry as a result of complete the men react surprised dieter manages to explain what happened immediately the group returns to the village and starts searching for the person that stole the ring they find the man immediately chop of his finger and return the ring to dieter the movie is full of these mind boggling and surprising situations the immense cultural differences the clash of east and west the fear of the unknown i e all that stands for america on the one hand the asian jungle and his secrets on the other can be the entire movie back problems that's because you sat at the edge of your seat for two hours and didn't notice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687033891677856 Review: i consider this a breathtaking but deceptive film because it seems so simple and straightforward a vietnam survivor tells his harrowing tale and some of the story is on location reviewers sometimes even claim that herzog's presence in the film is minimal but how wrong they are we know that all documentaries are to some extent and this one has herzog's subtle hand all over it most notably in the stunning music the unbelievably expert selection of archival footage and the management of images the evocative power of this film is astounding starting with its title the opening title card from the book of revelation and the initial voice over this is a movie that one can watch repeatedly with increasing wonder not a simple that is down with one's favorite on the way to the evening news this is one of those movies that can resonate with you for a lifetime Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.877383828163147 Review: some spoilers early 1930's educational movie about the horrors of a social disease and the consequences that come along with it blindness madness loss of ones abilities to function as well as other people with it even one's unborn children and finally death damaged lives is far ahead of it's times in it's viewers about the dangers viewed now over 70 years after it's release back in 1933 is as good if not better then the many films about that subject made back in the 1940's 1950's and even 1960's br br donald bradley williams is a top executive of a major shipping company who's been going study with his girlfriend joan diane sinclair for some time both are finally to get married and raise a family out at a party one evening donald meets cooper charlotte and together they have one drink too many and before you know it end up spending the night together in home br br thinking nothing of his one night stand with donald later marries his long time love joan and they both plan to have a child or so they thought at the office donald get a call from telling him to come over to her place right away about something very important rushing over donald finds out to his horror that has a sexual infection that she got from her boyfriend nat harry myers and that she may have given it to donald and he in turn may have infected his wife joan telling that she's wrong about him being infected and that she should seek medical attention shoots herself as donald is just about to leave br br getting over tragic death donald gets another surprise later when his doctor dr bill hill jason robards sr comes over to his office telling him to immediately come with him to the hospital to talk to infectious disease specialist dr vincent leonard murray about his wife joan who's just been admitted there the terrible truth about donald and his wife joan hits him like a bolt out of the blue and leaves him speechless just like it did joan earlier both have been infected and the infection is the dreaded and unspeakable back in the 1930's infection called disease br br told by dr leonard that it would take some two years of treatment for both donald and joan to be completely cured it leaves joan in a state of dangerous suicidal thoughts later in the film joan feeling that she has nothing to live for closes all the windows in her and apartment and turns on the gas full blast in order to kill herself and donald who was asleep at the time br br honest film about the of disease and the damage that it does to those who are infected by it both as well as mentally and how it could be cured if given immediate medical care instead of hiding it from one's doctor and keeping it hidden for fear of shame and embarrassment until it's too late Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6325011849403381 Review: yes this movie was just hilarious and the acting was top notch from the whole cast except shelley winters german accent wasn't that great but then that doesn't matter as she is hardly in the film so if you're a fan of hers beware the two main stars of this film are laurence harvey and julie harris now before this film i'd only see miss harris in east of eden with james dean and i own an audio tape of the glass that she did on stage with monty and jessica so i wasn't sure how she'd be in this role and boy did she impress me how hammy was she i love ham mr harvey he tickled my fancy i am now a full time laurence harvey fan that hair omg it's almost like burt that crazy messy look it doesn't get better than that he is young and so innocent in this film see it now it's definitely in my top ten i am so glad i found a copy that is all mine unfortunately this movie is out of print and very hard to find on video br br btw watch out for the hospital hotel room scene it's one of the best parts or when mr harvey has convinced himself he's ill and he's trying to get his knee to kick you know how doctors do with that little rubber hammer well he does it himself and his leg kicks and it kicks the table check out the look on his face so innocent i can't describe it but to all those people who say he couldn't act very well and other comments see this film and you will see what a great actor he really was you'll be over if you aren't then i'm afraid there is nothing i can do for you you're hopeless Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8789414167404175 Review: turning somewhat dark and utterly brilliant novel into light comedic romp could easily have been a recipe for disaster but it wasn't the story moves at a rapid pace and the black and white imagery is gorgeous as are harvey and harris as they ham their way through a wacky berlin fun Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7886852025985718 Review: this british film version of the stage play i am a camera is based on christopher berlin stories this is the source material for the famous musical cabaret br br julie harris a major stage actress of her day reprises her 1951 tony award winning role as sally she's a far cry from the liza minnelli character but the basic sally is all here despite the various film codes that would have blocked this story from being filmed in hollywood harris is perhaps stagy but she's also quite good as the madcap and maddening sally her singing number is obviously dubbed by marlene dietrich no less although harris apparently sings for herself in other moments br br laurence harvey with the very ugly hair plays with zero charm and can't even make the character interesting shelley winters does little with the role of marian winters won a supporting tony for the play and anton is ok as fritz ron plays the clive but seems a tad loud lee is funny as the landlady br br yet despite the overall and cheap look harris takes center stage and she is amazing this film was released the same year as east of eden in which harris gives a glowing performance as comparing the two performances gives a good look at the talent miss harris possesses these two characters couldn't be more sally and about and out a very lascivious laugh she also acts circles around the boring harvey br br without the music and with a familiar storyline many viewers may find little here to recommend this film but it's a great chance to see the great julie harris repeating what was probably a very shocking role in 1951 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9175416231155396 Review: i have just seen this delightful classic again after many years the next to last film directed by henry who died three years later at the age of only 45 the same age at which the film's male star larry harvey was also to die in 1973 three future directors were in the crew jack clayton associate producer guy green cinematographer and clive donner editor this film is based upon the autobiographical story to by the well known british author christopher which was first turned into a play by john van then made into this film then turned into a musical and finally filmed as which brought the amazing liza to world attention with her voice which can shatter a glass at the distance of a mile appears as a character in the film under his own name he was gay but in those days that was illegal and could land him in prison so he disguises his under the description of being what he calls 'a confirmed this is the key to his platonic relationship with the wildly eccentric wacky promiscuous ever cheerful and thoroughly unique character whom he calls sally the portrait of sally in this film is a tour de force by the young julie harris who sweeps every scene into a magical and captivating web of sparkling personal charm what a vehicle for an actress with plenty of charm of her own it is one of the great cinematic performances of the 1950s is played to perfection by the young lawrence harvey in a finely judged performance which never allows the comedy to go over the edge and even the moments of farce bordering on slapstick remain somehow larry is so funny at portraying a what an irony considering the total lack of shown by his bravery and in the last year of his life as he died from terminal stomach cancer and behaved with such dignity and lack of complaint i knew him well in the last three years or so and he was a generous warm and modest person he adored his little girl domino now alas also tragically dead this film was his finest early performance to be followed by his spectacular work in at the 1959 and 1961 and 'the manchurian 1962 larry was often in his lifetime because he was too handsome was often cast as a cad and glamour boys are not always accepted as good actors but many of the finest actresses played opposite him and they were in no doubt of his abilities and he was a strong lead in many of the most important films of his time if he had lived beyond middle age he would have gone from strength to strength and become a old man' of the screen sitting in his house in one day he gave me a glass of his usual white wine from a huge barrel which he had brought from some foreign cellar i said he always gave me such delicious wine what was it he proudly answered that it was a which he had chosen himself at the in france and had shipped over specially he then added with extreme 'you know i've been waiting for four years for someone to comment on it and ask me what it is and you are the first person who has ever done so ' what mattered to him was to be recognised for having taste in wine and his more glamorous friends had denied him that satisfaction in this film anton gives a touching early performance as an earnest young man later he was to have to play nazi officers far too much poor fellow and the young shelley winters plays a rich german jewish girl in her usual noisy but effective manner but it was not too difficult as she was a noisy jewish girl herself anyway this film has such an air of de about it that it is pure delight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9202555418014526 Review: i just viewed jean wonderful film french can can it is a visual delight and a great entertainment the recently produced moulin rouge pales by comparison i didn't quite get all of the praise that the recent movie received now i'm convinced more than ever that my was correct after seeing a master film maker like jean version of the same story he succeeded in getting great performances out of his entire cast and the great french actor jean was in rare form the dance sequence near the end was one of the most exciting one i'd ever seen it was long but i didn't want it to end this film deserves to receive more recognition than it's got Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705587029457092 Review: hindsight is a wonderful thing much when it first appeared inspiring the famous review no this precursor of cabaret can now be looked at in comparison and it's not half bad it's certainly no classic but it has its own wayward charm the film version of cabaret follows this plot whereas the stage version changed the plot somewhat one should of course resist the temptation to snicker when laurence christopher it keeps the original author's real name god knows what thought of it describes himself as 'a confirmed and while harvey is an utterly inadequate 'hero' he's virtually and shelly winters woefully miscast as the part marisa played in cabaret julie harris is a perfectly marvellous sally it's a lovely piece of comic acting and anton is first rate as fritz the german jew in love with character of course if cabaret had never come along you might ask yourself would this ever have seen the light of day again that it has been revived may not quite be cause for celebration but it's perfectly acceptable all the same Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9302567839622498 Review: george carlin is probably my favorite comedian i have seen so many of his specials and even had the opportunity to see him perform live he had a certain cynicism that always appealed to me his last 2 specials life is worth losing especially and complaints and have lacked a certain spirit and content george appeared overweight old and tired not to mention coming out of rehab i said not to mention it anyway life is worth losing was especially tragic as he was overweight disgruntled coming off of rehab there we go again and extremely unfunny if there was a way to feel sorry for a comedian without him off stage george achieved it with life is worth losing it is as if the new millennium and post 9 11 america was george's spirit the bs had become too large to manage br br the comeback is partially successful with it's bad for ya this special is the completed george is no longer trying to rekindle his glory days he is in full acceptance of his age being old and dealing with the looming prospects of death he has accepted being a crusty old sob and is in it this is better than his previous specials yet far from in new york it is a little tragic his observations are not cutting edge anymore and seem more andy rooney than lenny bruce george isn't george anymore he is no longer criticizing us but is the man in the high castle pointing out how things were and how modern life is br br this is an improvement over the previous two specials but george does not as of yet his old glory if ever he has been reduced from critical social and political commentary to mostly personal when he goes political he still has something to say it is heavily derived especially if you have seen any of his previous work but it still works somehow as opposed to his random which lack a certain relevance outside of the baby boom generation the last 25 minutes is the best this special has to offer br br for now i will worship the sun and pray to joe pesci that george can recreate himself as a cutting edge it's a 50 50 chance life seems to have become more tedious for george and his art is now his life this is a step in the right direction from his previous 2 specials but is far from his old self where does he go from here he may never but maybe he can further this new old man routine heres to hoping for 7 more words you can't say on tv or at least a he can handle Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7339751720428467 Review: for those of you who like stand up comedians you must have heard about george carlin he is really one of the best comedians alive so you must know him br br but he died already god rest him in peace or hell he didn't believe too much in religion so he might as well chose hell to live eternity haha just joking don't take it serious br br it's bad for ya it's one of the latest works of george carlin before his death br br believe me one of his best works a must for any fan and an almost best of of all george jokes it's not a best of but it's really amusing br br it has less political and religious jokes it's only to have a great time br br editing is very good it's not a concert so it shouldn't have quick changing of shots the slow fading to other shot was well done fading is the best option in terms of editing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402211308479309 Review: my brother got me hooked on carlin back in the 70s i always loved his humor that is looking at every day things and finding the humor in it like asking the question have you ever tried to throw away an old waste basket you can't do it they keep bringing back to you and asking questions like why is the word kill more acceptable then the f word while making sense with the discussion br br however during the 90s his stuff was less funny and more angry what he seemed to be doing was holding a mirror to society's face and say a look ' at this point his shows were less of a comedy show and more of a gripe session but in all fairness he always made a tremendous amount of sense he really made you think br br here was carlin old and new he starts out about the fun one could have by getting old and later slamming the the state of the world again making perfect sense br br this was his best since in new york and as it turns out his last br br i think what 'the was to john wayne or 'a prairie home to robert altman 'it's bad for is to george carlin a fond farewell to a true great icon love him or hate him i think he will be remembered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977640688419342 Review: this is unfortunately last recorded hbo concert from a series that lasted over 30 years though this may not be his best work it is excellent funny and thought provoking this recording is also a bit different from most of his other concerts that it is a bit than most of his other concerts br br throughout his long prolific and influential career carlin has moved from the more humor and fart jokes towards a more viewpoint of society and culture his focus on the english language and increased throughout the years and culminates in this performance though i would argue that his audio book when will jesus bring the pork chops best displays his vast wit with regards to language and the breakdown of our values it's bad for ya is quite indicative of his long transformation from a comedian to a writer br br if you are offended by foul language or the of the church you will probably not like any of stand up material however if you enjoy being mentally and can tolerate the language and you would probably greatly enjoy this concert Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9342197775840759 Review: mr carlin left our common forum in june of 2008 shortly after going to the hospital for pains in the chest he had a history of heart trouble the media and comics everywhere covered the loss more than i or he would have ever expected but he was the grandfather of comedy br br this recording was his last production and contains a large section dedicated to the topic of death and the prospects of life thereafter filming of the project occurred shortly after his birthday which he was happy to have attained observed i have followed career from the days of fuzzy black and white television and enjoyed his topical record albums br br it is a privilege for any carlin fan to at least see if not own a copy of this particular show he was still fast moving and with great timing even at 70 as he would say he is not smiling down from heaven on you if he's doing anything at all it's not taking harp lessons perhaps he's looking up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9044170379638672 Review: it's bad for ya really showcases more of george talents he really is still as sharp as a tack it is a shame that we lost him this past year but his comedy will forever live on this stand up special is literally one of the funniest i have ever heard a comedian perform even though he is making fun of small children it just makes you laugh the way he says some of the stuff it is true that carlin can literally make something that seems unfunny and turn it into one of the funniest things you have ever and will ever hear i really enjoyed this stand up particularly from carlin and recommend that those that liked this check out more of george stand up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642478227615356 Review: it might be a stretch saying this as a die hard carlin fan but the material both written and as performed in it's bad for ya is some of the best late era material yet at 70 carlin bounces back from the level of despair and some of the stumbles in the act itself from life is worth losing to a special that is firmly structured but loose and playful or as much as the old f can get and is continuously funny and funny as in reminiscent of what some of us had going on when watching back in town or the first time the material even if sounding at times a of the previously done i e the whole bit on children in school and camp like the children segment in is always fresh and with such a sting of truth to everything that it the mind while here goes the funny bone br br going from the topic of death how long to wait to scratch off a name from the book six weeks unless if on the computer the facets of communication looking down from heaven spots of god naturally kids and just troublesome gestures involving hats in religion and if people really have rights make up the bulk of the special centered around the premise that what's bad for you plain and simple is bs total complete bs which as we also learn or if you've really learned it you're like the kid waiting at the street corner for a week following dropped off not quite randomly by the parent holds the country together carlin isn't necessarily angry though even if disdain seems to spout out at most turns even just to observe how horrifying children's teeth coming in look it's tinged with the feeling that everything is not going to be fine br br what it comes down to is this carlin is to dirty witty cautionary stand up comedy what yoda is to everywhere which is a small spark of hope via crystal clear wisdom in a world where it's pretty damn hard to get any at the least we get classic outrageous lines and bits from the man's 13th or is it 14th comedy special including as far as an eyebrow raising observation on people who play mozart music during a birth Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591677784919739 Review: i can't say i enjoyed this as much as the big or raising arizona and felt a little but o brother is an enjoyable film worthy of some good laughs and a taste of the brisk twisted sense of creativity the dvd edition contains the featurette and i was interested to find out that the are pretty simple in their directorial techniques that surprised me of course this movie is not the best example and i'm only saying this in comparison and it wasn't worthy of any oscars many feel it was robbed but maybe it depends on the appeal br br though i enjoyed the previous work i've never been a fan of old westerns or the dukes of hazzard or any of that stuff they show daily on i guess that's why i didn't feel as enthusiastic about checking out this movie seeing that it revolves around southern folk for all those from the south who are reading this i don't mean to offend any of your people i'm sure you guys feel the same way when you watch movies about urban areas like a bronx tale when you live in the city all your life it's hard to get accustomed to films of this nature but all apologies aside i found the characters fun and quirky i think john turturro nailed the accent perfectly and seeing the way he talks in real life i find that amazing tim blake nelson was also good of course george clooney who i assume is not the best at accents judging by his decision to chuck the idea of working with a dialogue coach and developing a new england accent for the perfect storm naturally seems a little miscast and continually struggles with the accent his performance was good though you can also spot coen regulars like holly hunter in a short but sweet role and john goodman also on screen for a short time but steals every minute of it br br though i don't normally dig country music i liked the title song a man of constant sorrow the dvd also contains the music video for that song br br overall i found the film entertaining and original but it doesn't have that in your face quality that the have shown to us in the past it's a effort but a good one i still suggest you check it out br br my score 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873569011688232 Review: this movie was good it was hilarious there are so many jokes that you can just watch the movie over and over and not get tired of it john turturro and tim blake nelson were awesome as pete and i love those guys i love the adventures they went on too i definitely recommend this movie br br also the music in this movie is terrific i love singing along with all of the songs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.952093243598938 Review: jean homage to the paris of the late 19th century is beautiful in many ways not only does it appear to have been photographed by and it portrays the geographic paris the streets accessible only by the unpleasant end of fleeting popularity and the sexual of men with a product to sell in an uncompromising picture of show business that is in stark contrast with the picture painted by hollywood there is an obvious comparison to be made with lloyd 42nd street which had been made about 20 years before featuring ruby keeler as a dancing sensation a fresh faced kid from the sticks who had come to new york to get into show business who saves the show when the star fails you're going out there a kid from the chorus but you've got to come back a star warner julian marsh is a director who suffers for his art and is jean keeps running afoul of politics but when he talks about the show he is more like knute rockne than like julian marsh he's all about the game except for his pointy thing he has a profitable new venture up until his mistress become jealous of the woman whom she recognizes as his next mistress his prospects rise and fall with every journey he takes br br takes mistress 1 lola de castro played by maria felix slumming to a dive where he sees with her boyfriend and first lover paulo the baker and discovers that she is a spirited dancer he uses his charm and the prospect of money to lure to studying dancing so that she may go on the stage the prospect of money and fame charms and she become next mistress as well as an apt student of the cancan which has dubbed french cancan to cater to the current tendency in the dance br br both 42nd st and french cancan are to show business to modern entertainment that has is own and its own conceit 42nd st is centered around julian marsh a great director of broadway shows which he with great personal energy and dubious sexual involvement the male juvenile is a middle aged twit with replaced by dick powell the pretty tenor with secret wealth to hide on the other hand goes from woman to woman seducing them with the promise of fame hooking them with what must have been a very persuasive one has no doubt that he is heterosexual and quite active scenes abound br br days after seducing away from paulo he has discovered esther a type and begun to prepare her for her job of singing the film's theme song while he plays it on her fiddle that of course jealousy just as she has aroused the jealousy of lola and of course had already the privilege of being a the whole movie is about how has cost him money but how even his troublesome is to his love for the show how the audience demands devotion and it is this potent combination of phallic persuasion and tempting fame that makes the hero while that a true lover of the show will never profit as much as the money men at the movie's conclusion having the and the jealous babes approaches a new attraction watching the incredible and believe me it is incredible performance of the cancan have you ever thought about being on the stage he asks and the curtain descends meanwhile poor julian is sitting of the fire escape of the theatre listening to peggy new fans his contribution to the show's success i won't even go into 42nd street 's central line oh guy it was grand of you to come br br furthermore i won't go into the glimpse one gets of legendary parisian entertainers including a brief vision of nor of the vision of a paris both urban and rural certainly there is a sample of the styles that and but it is the memoir of an and welcome masculinity something unseen in any hollywood musical with which it might be compared is a pleasant relief from the of 30's hollywood musicals including my beloved fred astaire not to mention dick powell let alone the barf by mgm in movies like the repulsive american in paris all those we'll save our comparison of that turkey to breakfast at and its of the american male for another day br br that may have been a hopeful vision in postwar france of a kind of hyper masculine that may or may not have ever existed is practically beside the point that he is a man's man neither john wayne nor edward everett horton is perhaps more on target that he is a man who likes the ladies is never in question i for one wouldn't mind living his life at all i wonder if was that lucky br br at the beginning of this comment i wanted to talk about and what sinclair lewis called i never got that far moulin rouge well paris doesn't put that kind of stuff in the anymore Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8577169179916382 Review: it takes a rare movie to get better each time you see it o brother does that and then some the first time i saw it i have to admit i had never seen anything like it then i wanted to see it again and now i'm up to double with this great movie the coen brothers' finest movie they've ever done with fargo and coming in a tight second and third for me br br george clooney gives the performance of his career playing everett a fast talking know it all escaped convict who really doesn't know that much at all tim blake nelson and john turturro are the perfect sidekicks for clooney particularly nelson and his portrayal of a loyal albeit uneducated fellow john goodman is my favorite bit character as big dan perfect it reminds me of his part in raising arizona he's just a perfect actor for this role coen brothers' favorites holly hunter and charles durning also provide memorable performances br br joel and ethan coen are masters of their trade it's not like they try to win academy awards every time they make a film they just try and tell a story that they want to tell and it's entertaining it's a loose adaptation of the odyssey and i mean loose for all of you homer fanatics it's just great br br the most amazing part of this movie though is the coloring i've watched how they got the dusty feel to the movie and i am still in awe just thinking about it the coloring does become an important part of the movie great great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9904295206069946 Review: it started off weird the middle was weird and the ending was weird but i really really liked it a modern day version of homer's but that is really irrelevant interesting story and casting clooney was great and i applaud him for taking on such an role so unlike anything he has done or ever will do again lots of surprise stars why isn't holly hunter in more do something different tonight and watch this really different and unexpected flick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9650163054466248 Review: after seeing the 'oh so fargo and thinking it was nothing more than average i was wandering if it would be a good idea to rent another coen this time i was much less disappointed than i was with fargo and i must say that most of the credit for that goes to the good jokes and the good acting of george clooney well done mr clooney make more of these and less movies you can act and you showed it here br br 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8508143424987793 Review: this has got to be the best movie i've seen you definately have to watch it more than once to find all of the humor and twists i'm no fan of george clooney but he shines here the real performance comes from tim blake nelson and john turturro as pete and one of the few movies that i own Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8737951517105103 Review: brother where art is a retelling of homer's set in 1930s mississippi and rampant with splendid quirkiness that is the trademark of the brothers coen three hapless convicts make their escape to find treasure and more than their share of adventure in this delightful film george clooney is in fine form as the amiable leader of the trio but the real acting kudos go to john turturro and tim blake nelson as his goofy but lovable cohorts dubbed the bottom boys' by clooney's character after they receive by full in a river the three cut a record under that de for the cash and unwittingly become overnight with veritable status the film is accompanied by enough music and songs to almost qualify it as a musical and there are some incredible feats of film making here the scene at the rally is a real doozy and is so similar to the scene when friends rescue her from the castle in 'the wizard of that it almost amounts to cinematic plagiarism and what an amazing work of plagiarism it is without giving away the ending i must say the climax of the movie is one of the most breathtaking sequences put to film in recent memory on a par with the spectacular finale of another one of my favorites is a must see a perfect 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9951567053794861 Review: the strike again i had no going in and i was amazed at the bizarre telling of a good bad guy story although clooney is easily in this his cornball style is welcome turturro and nelson are dead and i loved i am a man of constant sorrow as performed by the soggy bottom boys catchy tune br br 8 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816655516624451 Review: i've seen just about all of the coen brothers' films now and i have to say this is one of their better films i wouldn't dare say it's better than the big but it was very good in it's own right br br i thought the story was very interesting and hilarious at times i loved all the characters especially tim blake nelson and john pete br br there really isn't anything bad i can say about this movie but this movie isn't for everyone it might be safe to say that if you liked the other coen brothers' films then you'll hopefully like this one too and if you liked what you saw in the trailer i think you'll like the film but don't hold me to it br br anyhow i hope that you like d the film as much as i do thanks for reading br br chris Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461339116096497 Review: great movie great actors great soundtrack i loved it settings are perfect dialogues situations storyline all together mixed to give this masterpiece clooney and turturro are magnificent and the soggy bottom boys are simply charming and contagious with their music Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721338152885437 Review: this a fantastic movie of three prisoners who become famous one of the actors is george clooney and i'm not a fan but this roll is not bad another good thing about the movie is the soundtrack the man of constant sorrow i this movie to everybody greetings bart Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6007447838783264 Review: they loved him up and turned him into a horny toad god that gets to me every time br br this is a great movie memorable lines from thank god your momma died given birth seen ya died of shame to i don't understand big dan great scenes from the opening train scene laughed so hard i cried to the br br watch it it's good it's great it's funny and it's based on a famous story worth your while believe me don't watch this if you have a weak for you will definitely wet your pants laughing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751852750778198 Review: there are frames in this film that could be renoir paintings with vivid colors against muted backgrounds the humorous combination of sexual honesty and innocence is refreshing in this fifties film and makes palatable the old story line of the that becomes a star the can can number at the end seems realistic and exciting but not over the top as in an american dance sequence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.94737309217453 Review: i was truly and wonderfully surprised at o' brother where art thou the video store was out of all the movies i was planning on renting so then i came across this i came home and as i watched i became engrossed and found myself laughing out loud the have made a film again but i think the first time you watch this movie you get to know the characters the second time now that you know them you laugh sooo hard it could hurt you i strongly would reccomend anyone seeing this because if you are not you are truly missing a film gem for the ages 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9913308620452881 Review: i originally saw this several years ago while i was sitting on the couch and got stuck watching it on hbo with the remote out of my reach i decided to go with it and was awaiting a miserable movie that i had been avoiding for a year so it started off and i wasn't very optimistic about it but after about ten minutes i found myself laughing the complete opposite as i was expecting the comedy was smart the acting pretty good considering the cast worked very well together and the story though slightly awkward and fake was actually quite entertaining br br three convict brothers manage to escape their sentence and eventually go in search of their fortune the movie is set in the 1930's so along the way they encounter a number of funny and interesting all have a different story or achievement they are striving for really the majority of the movie may seem random some may say it was pointless and boring but if you look for the smart comedy and occasionally stupid that is integrated into the movie i'm sure you'll enjoy this one br br i liked the performances given by george clooney john turturro and tim blake nelson all of them did very well in their roles an they worked great together but to finish this off o brother where art thou is a smart funny and a movie adventure that i wouldn't let pass up Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8483418822288513 Review: i thought this movie was great i saw this when it came out in the theaters so i do not remember all the details i remember it being based on homer's tale on names places and events are changed but you can still see the resemblance to the tale br br i found it funny how they would get themselves into trouble and how they would get themselves out of it i really enjoyed this version of old tales much better than the romeo and juliet with clair danes br br i will agree that in some parts of the tale it does get a little to silly at times but all in all it is a great adventure with some big name actors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9575296640396118 Review: about the discussion on the south the rednecks and the hillbillies well i am from the south argentina near the south pole to be exact is this southern enough seriously some stories are universal we have never been to greece nor lived the classic period of homer but he speaks to us today so does shakespeare and dante and stories from far unknown places also reach us when told with sensibility intelligence humor just like o brother besides we all the rest of the world have our own hillbillies too and our own depression era ever heard of argentina during year 2001 our politicians and racism our gentle souls just like and tommy i simply loved this movie folks despite the subtitles despite being on the other side of the world and please forgive my errors in english i tried my best br br ps i believe nobody quoted this favorite phrase when asks george nelson what does he do for a living while handling him the machine gun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.927870512008667 Review: the first time i saw this movie it didn't seem to go anywhere when i watched it a second time though it made a lot more sense give it a chance watch it more than once there are a lot of key elements that shape the story that could be missed the first and even second time watching it the cohen brothers brilliantly weave actual happenings of the early 20th century into this story to make a believable setting and storyline the combination of clooney's leading role blends well with turturro and nelson's supporting acts john appearance in the movie is hilarious the soundtrack is great as well this movie has become a household favorite for my family 10 10 for sure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881766438484192 Review: this film makes clooney all his films combined before this have all been based on the same character this film he transcends his previous body of work and proves his capability as a top notch actor the soundtrack defeats most one handedly the brothers have truly made a classic one to own and watch repeatedly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647623896598816 Review: my husband received dvd of for christmas and it was the best gift we received we watch it every time we need to laugh and so far we have viewed it 12 times the scenery in this movie is beautiful and the music is outstanding we also purchased the soundtrack and we play it in our vehicles and at home when ever we need a pick me up and that too is daily if anyone needs a suggestion for a good gift for movie lovers this movie is it the characters are hilarious charming and their facial expressions are too funny to describe i have always been a fan of george clooney but now i am also a fan of tim blake nelson and john turturro pete and am now looking for them in other movies you gotta see this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757197499275208 Review: the coen brothers have done it again three depression era convicts george clooney john turturro and tim blake nelson escape a mississippi chain gang and head off in search of buried treasure that will fund their new lives along the way they sing on the radio and become much sought after stars as well as escapees great laughs and a soundtrack that is a lesson introduction to music br br clooney is outstanding as the fast talking quick witted everett holly hunter plays his estranged wife turturro and nelson are flawless also in the cast are john goodman and charles durning br br dan provides the singing voice for george clooney on i am a man of constant sorrow the soggy bottom boys song that serves as a template for the laden soundtrack that also features alison ralph stanley the whites john the cox family and gillian welch toe tapping knee slapping fun for the whole family you'll be surprised with how relaxed and funny this movie is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.982428252696991 Review: i was into the movie right away i've seen the other coen movies with the exception of raising arizona and i've noticed that each of their movies has a color fargo is gray white is bright orange and this movie is a pleasant yellow br br the bright pleasant qualities of this movie start right away soon the look is accompanied by the great great music it's the old folk sound the kind of music that was written during a time when music was enjoyed as a part of day to day life enjoyed by everyone chain gangs church and even prison escapees br br now about the prison escapees i don't know what crime their characters could have possibly committed as they are a very very friendly group of guys clooney is fantastic completely his role br br go see this as soon as possible i believe that it can be enjoyed by anyone at some level for some reason the theater i was in was full of old ladies and old men and they loved it br br you'll love it too i promise i was compelled to get my hands on the soundtrack right away Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9394781589508057 Review: this was the best film i saw in the year 2000 the cohen brothers have never let me down before and they certainly didn't this time either br br it's one of those rare movies these days it's witty intelligent and vastly entertaining i left the cinema with a warmth in my heart of course there's lot of cohen stuff in there odd characters and peculiar gadgets well developed plot and magic camerawork but no cohen film is resembling any other cohen film if you overlook the general quality of them of course br br the big surprise for me was that clooney is so good but the true master performance in this movie comes from tim blake nelson but the rest of the cast is superb too br br a film that is lightweight comedy with a musical touch that evolve it's story round rednecks and old time country music dripping with wit and intelligence thats a very unlikely combination but it's exactly what this picture is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481863975524902 Review: tale of paris the cancan a girl and the moulin rouge a more subdued but highly entertaining version of the opening of the moulin rouge jean gives his usual excellent performance the technicolor photography on the print i saw was exquisite an easy evening's viewing chris w Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838707447052002 Review: one of the best lackawanna blues br br great movie great cast great music this is one of those movies that is so good that when it is over you wish it would go on for another 90 minutes i will this one many times br br this is one of those movies that grabs you from the beginning and twist and slams you emotionally throughout the feature the cast is extraordinary without the hint of anyone being in their role you get the sense that you're really there taking all this in a great deal of care was given in the sets costumes and music of the period the relationship between the characters we meet is both simple and complicated as the movie goes on but the steady performance of ms merkerson is so powerful that the movie ends before we've had our fill of the wonderful misfits to single out anyone other than nanny is an injustice because we have very good performances by great veteran actors including br br jeffery wright jimmy terrence howard and but it is marcus franklin macy gray and ms merkerson that makes this a wonderful experience br br the movie moves rapidly and is short by todays standards but it is without question one of the best movies you're going to see this year if you like good period pieces that will challenge you emotionally tug at your heart lift you and have you tapping your feet at the same time then this is the movie for you i've shown it to several friends and they all want my copy that says it all the movie is that good check it out for yourself br br 1 amsterdam holland Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385542273521423 Review: having seen most of the coen brothers previous films i expected something different and off centre is certainly those things but it also has a heart as big as well as big as mississippi it is one of the most plainly enjoyable movies to have come out in recent times intelligent well crafted clever and superbly acted br br characters are delivered in their myriad shades by a group of marvellous actors george clooney winning me over completely with his clark gable ish looks and character having only ever seen him in three kings and his thin red line cameo i am now a fan more comedy please george br br john and tim blake nelson ably assist especially nelson if ever the simpsons is made into a movie then he must be a natural to play the slack jawed i don't think there is a performance that falls short of excellent from the entire cast my special favorite is stephen root as the blind radio station man br br great old music a type dance by clooney that i am trying to learn and a feel of depression era southern us enhanced by sepia like photography make this the best movie i've see so far this century the only drawback to the film is that it has almost sent me broke buying the soundtrack the dvd and a dvd player to play it on it's that good br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791891574859619 Review: i have walked out of a coen movie before and not quite known how to feel the two best examples of that are the big and fargo was so ridiculously original and so filled with strange humour that i had to like it on the other hand there were some unnecessary with flying people and killer bowling balls that just didn't seem to fit the mold of the film still i liked the film and now own a copy of it fargo made me howl with hysterics sometimes i wasn't sure why i was laughing so hard that it made me cry but nonetheless i was there were many seemingly strange characters in fargo but upon further investigation they were really just real people talking about real situations that is why the man with the shovel or was it a broom was so side funny when he was telling the police officer about some funny looking man down at the bar the other night and that is also why the theater in laughter when he then says that there are some funny looking clouds coming in i own a copy of this film too the have a way of their film and their characters as being somewhat eccentric and perhaps a little off the wall but if you look closer at some of those same characters that seem zany you will always find that in some strange way they all ring true that is what is quite exceptional about o brother where art thou this is a film that is out there i mean it is not even in the same as a traditional film i reviewed the film shaft this past summer and in it i said that shaft was an okay film that i have seen a thousand times before but you can not say that about a coen brother's film and you most certainly can not say that about this one br br this film has everything in it from a jail break crooked southern politicians references to what i can only assume are historical figures bank robberies violence towards animals singing of religious fanatics lynch and so on there are obviously many references to homer's odyssey in here as well but i wouldn't know that because i have never read homer's odyssey or even knew one thing about it every other newspaper reviewer seems to know all about it and they think that this cynicism and almost spoof like quality towards it makes the film that much better well coming from a guy who doesn't know anything about it i can tell you that it is still an entertaining film there were times when again as is usual for a coen film i wasn't sure why i was entertained or laughing but i was br br this is a road picture where three men travel along the way to find a hidden treasure that clooney says he has hidden to his two other cell mates he has to take them along because they were also chained to him when they had their chance to escape br br i like all the principal actors in the film and many of them are coen cronies it was nice to see goodman again it was nice to see hunter and especially turturro who seems to have a place in every coen film it's too bad they didn't find a place for steve buscemi but that is a different story all together but back to clooney the man just has charisma he is a one hell of an actor as well and here he is not quite as zany as the others but even he has his own idiosyncrasies his work here is quite awesome and i really hope this shows that he is capable of playing any range of character br br now after all this praise on the film let me just say this as well i didn't really enjoy the film at first i found it to be quite tedious and a little boring there were too many ideas in here and not enough care went into them for all what they were worth but then the film began to grow on me it took a while but it did grow on me i don't think this is their best film but it is still a good one and i am giving it a 8 5 but the reason that i do recommend this film is for one reason only br br every day you can go look into the paper and look at the films that are playing and say to yourself seen it seen it oh seen it last year that is the same as this film and that is the same as that film most films have been recycled in some form or another not the films they have not been recycled and if they have i don't know about it that is reason enough to see something that they put out originality counts for a lot in my books the are original and they are good and that is not common in todays cinema enjoy them while they are allowed to make films because you don't get vision like this in many films so when you do enjoy it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4172574579715729 Review: not being a fan of the coen brothers or george clooney anyone can see the i took into the theater once again someone in hollywood dares to create something different this time it was those for a temporary lack of a better word doing their thing to one of the great works in literary history who would've ever thought homer had this in mind i don't know where this film is going to fit in the history books of hollywood but it will be in both mine and many others dvd or vhs library it is one of those films that you can watch over and over the story is brilliantly written clean and entertaining with a couple of brushes with fame great performances by clooney turturro nelson and a brief but hilarious holly hunter being born in mississippi and raised in other parts of the south i wish more people would poke a little fun at us like this they even invoke a soundtrack fitting for the rural south you are not doing anything better this weekend go see this movie br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8999429941177368 Review: the coen brothers have truly outdone themselves in this wonderful saga of three escaped convicts though it is based on the odyssey the ancient work of homer you do not have to have read the odyssey to be able to follow the story the brothers coen have woven a tapestry of celluloid and aural delights the soundtrack is intrinsic to the film indeed it is as though the soundtrack is the product and the film is wrapping paper each character is wonderfully exploited and back to the days of old when films were rich with character actors whose very appearance in the film adds richness texture and authenticity george clooney is magnificent as the grease haired everett a honest con on the run whose pompous and vocabulary are comical and endearing o brother where art thou is easily the best coen film to date as well as clooney's best effort clooney is good enough to warrant a best actor nomination as is tim blake nelson's portrayal of the dimwitted friend while the film itself is deserving of a best film nod Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778347611427307 Review: thank goodness for the coen brothers their success has brought them bigger budgets but hasn't rid them of their creativity i had planned on seeing another movie but it was sold out so i went to this one instead by the time it began i had forgotten what movie i was there to see i was surprised in more ways than one this movie is hilarious but they don't make any cheap jokes just to get the laughs the writing is brilliant and delivered with great skill by george clooney after this nobody can say he's just a pretty face and the rest of the cast it can be appreciated on many levels whether you remember the odyssey or not i can't remember the last time i saw a movie that was this clever i've seen others i would describe as beautiful intriguing funny and charming all of which also describe oh brother but this movie reminded me of older seinfeld episodes where all the subplots came together in the end you can feel that their journey is building up to something but you can't tell what and the coen brothers do not fail us the end is certainly not disappointing it's surprising and ties up all the loose ends neatly without wearing the story out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9315729737281799 Review: the knowledge is a typical british comedy for the period to someone who is not familiar of the process of becoming a london the film is bound to seem very average with a few laughs from a few old faces br br the knowledge however comes into its own for knowledge boys like myself or their wife's who know what these poor individuals are going through and find yourself comparing incidents of your own to that of the characters Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3310500979423523 Review: as someone who used to spend hours driving around the of north london in an attempt to avoid the horrific this film immediately appealed throw in my interest in what london was like back in the late 70s and you have the basic premise for my version of tv heaven on paper the film ticked all the right boxes and having just watched the knowledge the actual movie itself certainly lived up to if not exceeded my high expectations br br visually i was surprised how different london looked back then i lived in in the 90s long after had transformed the area it truly came across as grimy and down at heel london may still have bad housing but the general feel of the place is much cleaner brighter and pleasant nowadays based on what this movie shows rather than my own memories br br as for the story and the acting well top marks obviously go to nigel as the vampire absolutely brilliant he acts deliberately alternating between total straight faced and surreal in order to the knowledge boys as he puts them through test after test br br all in all this was an excellent thoroughly enjoyable trip back into a very specific time and place that i find endlessly fascinating but even if you're not especially interested in london circa 1979 you'll still enjoy following the witty dialogue and likable characters of the knowledge Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684537649154663 Review: i first saw the knowledge during a thames television marathon on one of the local independent stations in los angeles back when it was new i enjoyed it very much along with danger br br that a movie i saw once over twenty year ago should stick so well in my memory is a testament to it's originality and the quality of the performances by the cast br br i looked for a dvd copy here in the u s a and found none i finally and bought a uk dvd off ebay and was delighted to find that it has no region code so those of us that would like to see this little gem can get a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798521399497986 Review: i must have seen this on the television when it was first broadcast some decades ago i thought it was brilliant then and as i remember so much of it now i may have been right while i have lived in and around london i cannot call myself a and do not know it at all well who does other than taxi drivers once the viewer understands the premise that here is a group of men trying to learn the seemingly able and rise to the status of then the rest is sheer joy the characters are well contrasted their family relationships are equally diverse and so differently affected by the events of the film don't think this is a documentary it is pure drama and the knowledge is one of the characters i have never seen anything like this film before or since watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9470546841621399 Review: just to correct something in a previous review here i don't believe this film is only for people who know london it's a case of a very specific situation being used to make universal comments jack says in an introduction to the published script that it was meant to be about characters who by going though this knowledge test gain some measure of self knowledge br br i think it's one of the most perfectly written dramas i've seen technically it's supremely adept at conveying quite complex details but it's also joyous in how it involves you at the start you know no more about this london knowledge test than the main characters but you get up right along with them until it's important to you you become tremendously proud of those characters who succeed and you are crushed for those who don't especially one whose downfall without giving anything anyway will make your hands fly to your face br br also just as a point of fact nigel character mr burgess is called the vampire not dracula you don't need to know this i'm not saying it's crucial but it's a measure of the drama once you've seen this you will want everyone to and you will about its every detail br br i hope you get to see it br br william Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715319275856018 Review: although it doesn't seem very promising for a long stretch french cancan ends up being an effortlessly charming film the story is cliché a laundry girl is discovered by a night club owner jean steals her from her baker boyfriend and drops his current girlfriend both of whom come back for their former lovers has to choose whether to go back to her humble life with the baker go on with the show with her employer oh or become a princess as a prince falls in love with her at one point too i'm glad the film didn't go for the most obvious choice as a lesser film certainly would have the film ends with the opening of new night club the moulin rouge and a couple of gorgeous song and dance numbers the first of them de la which also provides the base of most of the film's musical score is simply one of the most gorgeous songs ever written and renoir himself wrote it if you're a fan of 2001 film moulin rouge you'll recognize the tune as it comes up near the beginning of that film sung by although it isn't very prominent in that film everyone i know who owns the soundtrack loves it in addition to having one of the most lovely songs ever written french cancan also boasts one of the cutest leading ladies ever to grace the screen it's hard not to fall head over heels in love with that girl 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9932118654251099 Review: i was delighted to see this gem of a film available on dvd despite being a movie' and shot on 16mm it provided a wonderful insight into the different types of people who wanted to become a along with their foibles and family commitments even the most hapless of candidates with his wife it was possible to see how jack was able to craft an often funny and sometimes tragic snippet of london life into an entertaining 90 minutes br br originally premiered as a vehicle for mick ford pun intended the quality of the acting from an ensemble cast including michael nigel jonathan lynn lesley joseph and maureen mrs meant mick may have had top billing but he had to work hard in the face of such competing talents br br even 15 years after its 1991 release it is still as fresh as ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961989164352417 Review: flesh is hard to describe with a solid summary because well there basically isn't a plot the film pretty much just shows the day in the life of a hustler named joe joe who is in the underrated louis picture black moon as he makes his rounds sleeping and modeling around to cash in the bucks to pay for his wife's lover's abortion br br not much and since the film is quite a lengthy eighty nine minutes you would think that flesh would be a slow moving and boring hour and a half you think wrong the film is made up of improv no screenplay and the angles of the film are pretty on the spot as well yet there is some kind of truth beneath every frame that gives the film its entertaining everything makes sense and serves purpose in what happens to joe in this one day he meets a regular john that is obviously lying when saying he wants to see joe again a photographer who talks so much that it bores joe to tears two drag queens who read out of tabloid magazines as joe receives head from a mousy voiced addict who mumbles on later about how she wants to get a breast lift an old friend of joe who reads male on male rape stories to him and then a final scene with his wife and her lover that eerily echoes the scene at the start of the film one of the best to a film i have seen in quite some time – and tells completely what the film is overall about br br it's astounding how the film's messages and styles feel almost timeless even though it's set in 1960s new york city in real time in real place and is filmed like an obvious independent flick from that era it's certainly not a film that could be made today which adds on to its delicious mystique br br fueled by unexpected jump cuts and absent of a score to advance its images – flesh is about as raw gritty as a film about male prostitution in the 60s can get Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712367653846741 Review: a heap of human flesh lies asleep on a red pillow this is the hunk of naked meat that is little joe a new york hustler who lives with his bisexual wife and baby child the film follows a day in his life after he's from sleep by his wife demanding that he go out and do the traditional male thing be a but the use she wants to put the bread to is to pay for her new girlfriend's abortion we certainly aren't in the traditional family unit here br br after playing with his child joe hits the streets to cruise for johns the clients come thick and fast the ordinary gay man who wants to meet him again because they work well together the old english classical scholar who pays 100 to see joe pose like an ancient greek athlete the female topless dancer who blows joe then boasts about being raped the ageing gym bunny who doesn't think that what he and joe do together is queer after a hard day's work joe returns home exhausted only to be put down by his wife and the girlfriend he goes back to sleep as they harp and undermine him br br flesh is fascinating as it takes what is a traditional classical mainstream structure it has an incident the money for the abortion and set up a confrontation and a resolution albeit a very downbeat one even a protagonist with a strongly motivated goal and then proceeds to concentrate on the details of the day to day routine of these people who are perfectly ordinary to themselves but extraordinary to most mainstream people it all seems very authentic and natural it's hard to see the acting the actors are so fully being their roles but yet the whole thing is a piece of cunning artifice a beautifully drawn portrait or an intricately carved statue director morrissey carefully plants every incident every encounter around his theme of human flesh become packaged but with such cunning slight of hand that you almost don't notice him doing it the wife joe's sexual organ the old a long gone order of classical beauty which created art and poetry from human beauty the transvestite friends of the stripper package themselves as women whilst reading a hollywood magazine in which real women are packaged as products the gym bunny buys joe's friendship and affection thinks artificial porn is real and can't tell as we can't that joe is performing his friendship and intimacy for the cash the film itself presents itself as the ne plus ultra of cinematic realism but what we might as well be dealing with here is fine art or an early example of concept art br br the genius a word not lightly used of morrissey was to find a way of taking arty pretensions to film making which were interesting sure but boring as hell and making them into products which remain amongst the most intriguing works of cinema art ever made commercial cans flesh and trash and heat with a product label andy warhol which sells an idea about the product as much as the product itself yet just as you reel from cynicism you are spellbound by his ability to still maintain the highest of standards and depth of meaning the constant what seem like camera flashes continually draw attention to the filmic nature of what one is witnessing yet you get drawn into the illusion all the same flesh is surely one of the most extraordinary pieces of cinema magic to ever an audience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836913347244263 Review: snap pop the jarring sound of every change in camera angle and that's not to mention the white flashes and the clipped endings to almost every spoken sentence what on earth were they up to in the editing room or could it be that this approach was intentional surely not what purpose could it serve despite all its technical short this is an interesting film depicting a day in the life of joe a hustler determined to earn 200 for his wife's pregnant girl friend joe is outstanding as the easy going passive laid back young man who is willing to let the other person do most of the talking while he listens with a look in his eyes br br the story is and sketchy the uncertain life led by a man who relies on casual street sex to support his young wife and baby one thing is certain joe is uninhibited when it comes to for sex or posing for an artist understandably so for he has a handsome face and and equally handsome body br br there is a scene in the film that is remarkably effective there is no sound no dialogue joe stark naked is crouching on the floor feeding of cake to his little baby there is a beautiful serenity and tenderness captured in these quiet moments br br another scene of amusing interest is the one in which joe desperately seeks a loan of 100 from a gym friend coming to the point of asking in a very approach br br joe tries to look interested but is hesitant in his conversation when an artist gives him a non stop resume of greek and roman art it's a to another occasion when joe himself of his clothes and poses as the in true classical style br br at the end of the film we gain the impression that we have got to know joe pretty well after all he has uncovered more than his soul Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9421416521072388 Review: in a lot of ways this film defines the essence of everything i love about cinema in terms of capturing those strange elusive moments of truth in other ways it is undeniably an amateurish unfocused result of junkies self fooling around with a camera ultimately it comes out somewhere between pure brilliance and thankfully much more so the former than the latter part of me wants to reward it solely for it's absolute and moments of pure but at the same time i can't completely ignore the occasionally downright awful acting and overtly bad production values at first the editing seems overwhelmingly sloppy and needlessly distracting or maybe just innovative but after a while i got used to it which is in the end the true sign of whether a film succeeds on it's own terms or not i guess that answer basically sums up my all around feelings for the film that is despite it's in flaws on a whole it does work very well and if nothing else a film like this really shows how false and contrived the faux documentary shaky cam style can sometimes be when it so obviously applied purely for effect such as in films like the otherwise admirable roger dodger here the aesthetics are plainly derived from the of the filming situation and are not just used to make it look cool Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27788886427879333 Review: i was a junior in high school when flesh hit the big screens but had the good fortune to see it at midnight movie houses in nyc just two years later br br flesh is the first part of a so called trilogy of films featuring joe as an object of desire it bears the warhol name but is more the work of paul essentially the story concerns itself with the exploits surrounding one day in the life of a street wise male hustler played by joe joe is young beautiful and a bit naive but he manages to bring home the bacon to his wife for reasons which should not be explained to appreciate the film fully br br of special note to film buffs is that this film along with the remaining two of the trilogy had no script per se superstars were given simply a premise and the words and actions which the viewer sees are quite natural even at times ridiculous or non but all in all it works rolling stone noted in its review that the film was better than midnight cowboy a film of the same year more polished by hollywood an academy award winner for best film with big name talent i equally admire the film but flesh being improvised was somehow more gut wrenching and realistic without the need for complex sub plots and any cause de or for that matter any cause at all br br the film grossed more than 3 million dollars and was an absolute sensation particularly in the german market which ironically thought they were given a censored version of the film because of the post editing see note below br br curiously the film is very much cut and paste with pops clicks flashes and dialogue literally cut off mid sentence it is almost as if warhol are stating a simple truth that it is a day in the life of a superstar snippets for your voyeuristic tendencies far better than earlier warhol works of 8 hours of sleeping and the statue of liberty as a 20 hour movie br br flesh in my opinion is the first of the warhol films that actually is given a wide and the first legitimate response to the hollywood phenomenon of stardom br br as the first of a trilogy it portrays a young desirable male icon naive sought after responding to to please his family subsequent films would show the same character with a differing set of values see trash and heat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9667942523956299 Review: one of the most sublime of american masterpieces morrissey opens the film by with his open mouth on a pillow we wonder is he coming off a heroin high we just see his face then flash his body flash his naked rear i can't think of another film that used this flash form of editing so well to create a hypnotic mood an editing method that works wonderfully as both pacing and style after that introduction when opens his mouth his accent is jarring we expect him to be some kind of soft spoken instead he's got the voice of a street thug morrissey isn't comfortable letting our assumptions go the lengthy opening is very sexy and playful it's a combination of martial troubles fascinating lip rubbing kisses and early morning sexual escapades it all kind of flows together if not always smoothly then emotionally realistically br br what i got from this was the same as what i got from the 400 blows when i first saw it this is like a 20 something continuation of that story there's a sense of camaraderie between the flesh sellers and the when walks the street looking for men to fund his wife's abortion there's the feeling of a secret as boys make deals with each other i never found it boring though nothing happens nothing happens brilliantly the boys hanging around as they do waiting for tricks the main trick that finds is fascinating to watch using greek descriptions and only touching his back a form of aesthetic body worship on the man's part it's also dreadfully funny i'm not talking to an empty bed am i it's one of the most revealing scenes in the movie in any movie i think certainly any movie dealing with sex and sex for sale when eyes seem red and we can't tell if it's because he's drunk ashamed embarrassed or all br br the conversations in the film are cut up they don't matter the film is silent in a few scenes some of the most poignant and beautiful you may ever experience yet when morrissey chooses to include one the way he includes it we sort of piece it together it's startling such as one conversation between and a newbie hustler and neither of them ever mentioning the word gay or hustler what follows is a scene where we listen to a pair of as gets this just after explaining to the newbie getting used to the job br br is a subject worthy of the attention paid to him both by his clients and morrissey he's less than effective as an actor in the sense of acting as performing but as far as revealing something he's incredible he's someone we immediately want to feel above yet we go through his experiences with all their complexities and we're forced to try and know him he's the kind of blank slate that we're drawn to but can't get a hold on and of course he's incredibly striking forgetting everything else this is partially a testament to the beauty of the male body gorgeous torso and permanently nipples br br the movie has one devastating scene but like everything else you can't really master it a girl says that she's been raped and her only self defense is in saying that had the rapist only asked for sex her he would have gotten a better lay it's shattering the movie has feeling for everyone but even better than that it's not merely sympathetic it actually attempts to help us understand human beings and without ever what it is we're meant to be understanding it neither looks down on nor the people within the film it feels when we see joe's arm around a transvestite when he reads a letter he talks about not getting past grade eight at one point he's utterly charming as he pauses on a word then says and continues br br you can learn something more profound from the interaction between and one of his clients in terms of gay straight relationships than you can from any case study here we have the young boy who smiles his top lip disappears as he does so when a 30 something gym bunny korean war veteran runs his fingers through his hair it's a scene that feels very profound this adult man sharing something with a younger version of himself it's not two gay men together or a gay man paying a straight man it's something else you can't put your finger on questions of sexuality are beside the point never before has popping a seemed as affectionate after sharing something with each other emotionally though with since he's there for money it's never apparent why he's there though he's never less than sincere which may be his most disarming quality so can you help me out the man says sure i don't mean my pants 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9164880514144897 Review: loved today's show it was a variety and not solely cooking which would have been great too very stimulating and captivating always keeping the viewer around the corner to see what was coming up next she is as down to earth and as personable as you get like one of us which made the show all the more enjoyable special guests who are friends as well made for a nice surprise too loved the theme and that the audience was invited to play along too i must admit i was shocked to see her come in under her time limits on a few things but she did it and by golly i'll be writing those down saving time in the kitchen means more time with family those who haven't tuned in yet find out what channel and the time i assure you that you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550381064414978 Review: loved today's show it was a variety and not solely cooking which would have been great too very stimulating and captivating always keeping the viewer around the corner to see what was coming up next she is as down to earth and as personable as you get like one of us which made the show all the more enjoyable special guests who are friends as well made for a nice surprise too loved the theme and that the audience was invited to play along too i must admit i was shocked to see her come in under her time limits on a few things but she did it and by golly i'll be writing those down saving time in the kitchen means more time with family those who haven't tuned in yet find out what channel and the time i assure you that you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550381064414978 Review: loved today's show it was a variety and not solely cooking which would have been great too very stimulating and captivating always keeping the viewer around the corner to see what was coming up next she is as down to earth and as personable as you get like one of us which made the show all the more enjoyable special guests who are friends as well made for a nice surprise too loved the theme and that the audience was invited to play along too i must admit i was shocked to see her come in under her time limits on a few things but she did it and by golly i'll be writing those down saving time in the kitchen means more time with family those who haven't tuned in yet find out what channel and the time i assure you that you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550381064414978 Review: french cancan is one of my favorite all time movies it's an excellent film there's color there's humor there's music it's a very good portrait of the so called belle though jean priorities were always to show a creation a so the film isn't a historical movie the final sequences in which the girls dance cancan are unforgettable images it's a film you shouldn't miss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881224036216736 Review: loved today's show it was a variety and not solely cooking which would have been great too very stimulating and captivating always keeping the viewer around the corner to see what was coming up next she is as down to earth and as personable as you get like one of us which made the show all the more enjoyable special guests who are friends as well made for a nice surprise too loved the theme and that the audience was invited to play along too i must admit i was shocked to see her come in under her time limits on a few things but she did it and by golly i'll be writing those down saving time in the kitchen means more time with family those who haven't tuned in yet find out what channel and the time i assure you that you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550381064414978 Review: ok so i loved rachael ray before but now i adore her how innovative i love that she has a cooking section i admit that occasionally i skip that part only because it makes me too hungry but i also love that you can get the next day's grocery list on her website i love that she has regular and that she's made some of her viewers become her regulars i love how personable she is and how creative she is i also like how she does her mystery guests she just seems so much more genuine than so many other talk show hosts she still gets a little occasionally and i love that i love that she talks about her personal life on there and reminds people how happy she is she's even mentioned before and it's so funny she also has the funniest stories anyway i'm a fan for life even my 2 year old knows who rachael ray is and he loves her too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9722780585289001 Review: loved today's show it was a variety and not solely cooking which would have been great too very stimulating and captivating always keeping the viewer around the corner to see what was coming up next she is as down to earth and as personable as you get like one of us which made the show all the more enjoyable special guests who are friends as well made for a nice surprise too loved the theme and that the audience was invited to play along too i must admit i was shocked to see her come in under her time limits on a few things but she did it and by golly i'll be writing those down saving time in the kitchen means more time with family those who haven't tuned in yet find out what channel and the time i assure you that you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8550381064414978 Review: rachael ray appeals to viewers of all ages and backgrounds cooks or seasoned veterans you'll be dazzled with a presentation of delectable yet time efficient dishes up with her unique brand of spunk and most importantly this hip chic keeps her audience drawn in by stimulating all five senses let me explain her program provides enlightenment to your visual sense sense and sense of feeling through a rich luminous ambient backdrop light hearted casual yet engaging topics eye pleasing appetite wrenching meals and her hearty smile and laugh which will down anyone's nerves sense of smell and taste are rewarded when you test out the in your own kitchen and among your own family and friends check out her show guys Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634896516799927 Review: i've been a fan of since the beginning of on the food network so i have seen her grow over the years the minute i saw her interact with oprah i predicted that this show would happen because i saw how taken oprah is with her and with good reason she comes across as very natural and willing to laugh at herself which is very engaging the set is appealing and there are some fresh ideas i love the lazy susan that the audience sits on there's just enough of a celebrity segment and she stays away from controversy and debate there's enough of that on daytime tv the show is a lighthearted escape and she hasn't moved away from her strength cooking which is very good planning i know there are people who hate her and hate her show that's ok you can't please everybody and somehow i think rachael knows and accepts that so just turn the channel i don't think she'd mind Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7712356448173523 Review: then again i like rachael ray she is fun sweet fresh and such a joy to watch i have to alter just about everything she makes as i am a vegetarian but it's great to see her with a program that shows more of her personality after all she is a television personality i think it's cool that she is so inviting with her fans and still appears to be down to earth the studio audience appears to be rather small but that just makes for a environment some people have posted that the show sucks i guess it depends on your own interpretation of it and of her if you notice the early episodes of 30 minute meals you will see a completely different personality than in those of the past few years i'm sure she will find her comfort zone with this show as well good luck rachael Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9690287709236145 Review: i just returned from viewing this academy award nominated doc and i was thoroughly touched and interested in exploring the works of this fellow i'd never heard of before of course i'm someone who's captivated with beautiful architecture so i realize others won't care br br we can only imagine if there had been a couple more in philadelphia back in the late 60's when kahn's plans were a possibility what a wonderful city center there would be if you wonder whether you'll see more about the building at the beginning of the movie be patient for there it will provide the climax of the film at the end br br his son's personal discoveries in the process of making this film are quite interesting sometimes touching and even funny at times there is one of the most comical anti visionary rants ever captured on camera br br rounding out the good points of this doc is a touching musical score with some excellent expressive string music and is a major point to be found in kahn's architecture the points made by other about the spiritual nature of matter and how kahn's buildings brought that out tie together the overall experience of this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831220507621765 Review: video vault by shawn k br br my architect a son's journey 2003 nathaniel kahn not rated vault rating 7 br br what a thing to be my architect a son's journey follows philadelphia filmmaker nathaniel kahn as he desperately seeks answers from his father the renowned architect louis i kahn dead these 30 years br br louis kahn died in a train station in 1974 and left behind more than one family the funeral service when the filmmaker was just a boy was shall we say an unpleasant surprise br br we find that nathaniel only knew his father en from his sporadic visits with his mother whom we are told he loved deeply this movie is about a boy seeking his father and perhaps himself by visiting his work as if the magnificent structures hold some secret br br to be sure louis kahn was a gifted architect but architect is a cold word the man was a sculptor on a grand scale who spoke of his craft in terms of silence and art br br among his notable works explored lovingly in the film are the institute 1965 the art museum 1972 and the monumental complex in 1983 the portion of the film where nathaniel first visits finds the work but not the man br br the film benefits greatly from having much footage of the very public man as he worked in new york city and as a professor at and the university of pennsylvania many of khan's contemporaries and collaborators also help flesh out the filmmaker's ghost father br br even so the viewer seems not to come to a particularly satisfying place the answers nathaniel khan is looking for seem hollow not good enough br br in scenes where the director meets with his half sisters both from different mothers one can feel the tensions of the years the and hurts one might expect them to burst into anger but only the camera saves them from each of these children has visibly lost something br br it might be pointed out that khan who seemed a driven never became rich instead he became noteworthy it was as if he sacrificed his family for his art this is a sad and great thing br br april 28 2005 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9416716694831848 Review: an wonderful film that works on several levels it's a story about a great architect a son seeking his father about very loving relationships and about loss it's also a great about architecture br br very intelligent and very moving a real treat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9929081201553345 Review: i think the title of the movie describes it well if you are looking for a documentary on louis kahn and his work you'll have to look somewhere else although some of that is covered in this film br br of course i eat up pretty much anything i'm fed and i don't know much of the family history revolving around this case so i believed what i was told about nathaniel and his father etc br br for what this movie was i thought it was pretty good a little slow and grabbing for attention at time i wish that nathaniel would have focused a little more on his father's work than his family drama although much of the history was interesting louis was a bit of a player br br this really is a journey through someone's life and i was happy to tag along for the experience a learning experience for me and so it seems for the filmmaker as well br br oh and the footage of some of kahn's work is stunning Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8868693709373474 Review: this is my favorite renoir from the fifties it's the story of how henri built and launched the moulin rouge nightclub we see the blasting at the site to get construction underway and the training of the dancers finally the of opening night and the long sequence of cancan dancing financial problems and the ego displays of the performers are described br br is in great form as the easy going see him deal humorously with violent boyfriend esposito is moving as the wistful prince who is courting maria felix with that body is imposing as the egotistical lola first lover finally as the washing girl who ends up dancing for and becoming his girl is just stunning her and charm will win you over br br a bonus we get edith andré and other stars in cameos playing the stars of a century ago who ruled over the moulin rouge Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806004166603088 Review: i rented this film because it was a documentary and highly rated it's more a study of a bastard son trying to find out who his biological father was than anything about architecture br br more than anything else the underlying theme of the movie is that we have an eccentric highly praised possibly genius architect who had little regard for anything or anyone outside is profession br br the tragedy of the film is the broken families he left his baby mothers came across more as scorned fans than irresponsible women which can only have negative results on the children br br that said nathaniel the producer of the film and son of louis khan came across as fairly stable and curious if not bitter the people he interviewed were of course more interested in talking about louis khan's buildings than his personal problems but i find the mix of themes made the film interesting br br as for his buildings i found them like abstract art strange non practical and usually only appreciated by so called critics Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8518078327178955 Review: louis khan was one of the most influential of our time and this film speaks volumes about how little everyone really knew his son's desire to find out who and more importantly what he was is moving and emotional br br this film captures the spirit of what architecture is really about what good design is and the emotional price that is paid for it equally haunting is the sound track if you see the film and then listen to the sound track you can revisit the film simply by listening as a practicing architect of over 30 years my heart and over the film and its very straight forward albeit emotional honesty and sincerity br br i had the honor of seeing this film in chicago at the national convention of the american institute of the film was introduced by daniel and he was kind enough to do a question and answer session afterward during the entire presentation of the film not a sound not a cough not one distraction took place the entire audience sat mesmerized and the real treat was mother was present during the showing of the film br br i will always remember the film and play it over constantly in my mind every time i listen to the soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9609070420265198 Review: i never heard of architect louis kahn until this documentary in this almost two hour documentary which goes very quickly his son nathaniel kahn explores his father's life from to the slums of north philadelphia to the university of pennsylvania in west philadelphia where he studied and taught he travels to israel connecticut and la california as well as new york city to explore his father's creative genius personally louis kahn had three families including his wife esther who refused to give him a divorce and their daughter sue ann nathaniel includes his family members louis also has another half sister alexandra from his father's previous relationship with anne a fellow architect passion was his art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966616690158844 Review: after visiting the museum in forth worth texas usa enjoying the art and the architecture also of the modern art museum and having a delightful conversation with the knowledgeable bookstore lady i purchased this a dvd with rather high and was not disappointed in the least br br the thematic approach dramatic tension revealing interviews archival footage and stunning architecture are also mixed in a coherent whole to explore the life of the late iconic louis i khan br br the documentary begins contemplative classical music plays archives are with a reflective shadowy face superimposed letters symbolically referencing a train window passing a backdrop landscape — a journey — focus and out of focus the search eventually culminates to an article in a newspaper khan reads from the front page of the new york times where his father is simultaneously praised as the best american architect alive and his death announced br br when i first read that i have to admit i was looking for my own name i was his child too his only son i didn't know my father very well he never married my mother and he never lived with us … he died when i was eleven br br so years later this illegitimate son is still haunted by unclear fragmented thoughts and feelings about his father who seems to be a great professional and public figure but who's secretive personal life escapes him and affects him to the point where he intends to do something about it br br for years i struggled to be satisfied with the little pieces of my father's life i've been allowed to see but it wasn't enough i needed to know him i needed to find out who he really was so i set out on a journey to see his buildings and to find whatever there was left of him out there it would take me to the other side of the world looking for the man who left me with so many questions br br so the documentary is two fold by a slow discovery of the world architect we get to know 1 his ideas buildings and the perspective and 2 his families coworkers people's life he affected and the human perspective br br the dvd also offers added insight with a q a with the writer director and additional footage that includes such great louis i khan quotes as everything that everybody says is the truth it's their truth it might not be factual and a good idea that doesn't happen is no idea at all br br this movie is a journey of discovery self discovery and discovery of a man a great man yet a human imperfect like all of us we get to know him through the eyes of an admiring and slightly bitter son but with the and objectivity to really explore without making easy conclusions and without judging br br by key interviews with people who with him in various capacity we slowly put some pieces together until that final interview with this man from who really seems to bring it back home with visceral and sensible comments br br brilliant architect brilliant documentary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9910083413124084 Review: on march 17 1974 a man is found dead in the toilets at penn station although well known he cannot be identified because he scratched out the personal information in his passport and his body lays at the city's morgue for three days it turned out to be the body of what many consider one of the greatest american of the twentieth century louis i kahn he died at the age of 73 on his way from india where one of his greatest projects the institute for management in was nearing completion br br one of the most influential post war american louis kahn's legacy includes the house of parliament in the art museum in forth worth the art gallery the institute in california and a kind of mobile music boat designed to give concerts in in various cities around the world br br while celebrated as an architect very little was known about his private life in addition to his wife esther and their daughter sue ann kahn was survived by two harriet and anne and their two children all three families lived within miles of each other in suburban philadelphia but their paths never crossed until the funeral his son nathaniel the director of this film was only 11 years old at the time and had only a few memories of his father's weekly visits at harriet patterson mother in philadelphia twenty five years later he sets out on a journey to confront his father by visiting kahn's buildings talking to relatives and colleagues and visiting the places that played a role in louis kahn's life br br one of the most moving confrontations is when nathaniel asks his mother a landscape architect and mistress of louis kahn why she kept up with playing second fiddle to his wife and never confronted him with this tears shed her eyes but she has no regrets it was worth it it's such an intensely sad moment she's obviously shattered treated as an outcast at his funeral which she was forbidden to attend it's almost as if she led a substitute life it all feels strangely unreal another interview with edward bacon kahn's nemesis who was in charge of the of his native in the fifties and sixties almost suffers a stroke on the spot when he is reminded of kahn's ideas about architecture his son nathaniel listens uncomfortably when a very senior bacon literally screams with anger whenever kahn's name comes up the final scene is reserved for kahn's creation the in it took 23 years to complete a vast and extraordinary building of which the are extremely proud it's one of the very few national symbols with stature in this impoverished nation some of the interviews with the locals brought tears in my eyes especially when they find out they are talking to god forbid the own son br br the film is as much a personal journey as it is an account of kahn's grand legacy and is above all about the fruition of the film itself and film making in general perhaps louis i kahn as a father but these shortcomings in his personal life make for an all the more interesting portrait in this extraordinary film br br camera 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9946447610855103 Review: this is a profound and moving work about the creation of art that which is uniquely human and cannot be produced by nature the cost of genius and the search for and what in the end constitutes family i e all of us i was very much moved by the family discussion that nathaniel had with his sisters about the shortcomings of their father as it was set in a beautiful home that seemed to warmth that lou had created and although esther seems so cold in her discussion about inability to make money you can appreciate how she at many points in his life must have been a counter weight to his impulses nathaniel did a great job of showing how all of the people in life fit in and completed it and became as much a part of his work as his own genius yes even or maybe especially our failures make us who we are and of course there are the buildings i had only known lou kahn by name and did not really connect his name to his work they are evidence of grace perhaps someday there will be a building where we will all fit and it will certainly resemble a lou kahn building perhaps the temple in jerusalem perhaps there is salvation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9422019720077515 Review: when nathaniel kahn into this voyage he hardly knew who his father really was by the end of the film he found him and comes to terms with the strange life he lived as a child br br louis kahn was the father he was an architect his designs were perhaps too complex as he tried to create buildings that didn't conform with trends popular at that time it is ironic that he never achieved the fame that came so easy to some of his contemporaries he had a vision and he never from it we can see characteristics of his unique style in the buildings he left behind as a legacy to humanity every one of his creations are unique in that they don't imitate works from other br br louis kahn's life was rather complicated he was married yet he had affairs with two of his assistants that produced a girl and a boy besides the legitimate daughter he had with his wife br br as a boy nathaniel kahn's life was lived in a secluded area away from his father who only visited late at night louis kahn never recognized these children although it is very clear they all knew about the others existence br br it is tragic that louis kahn died alone in grand central station when he was returning from a trip without making peace with the women and children he never acknowledged as his own by his side he probably cared a great deal about all his children but he remains an aloof figure throughout the film we never get to know the man although at the end nathaniel in his quest to discover his father's life finds most of the missing pieces of the puzzle br br this is a personal account on the life of an artist thanks to that son who has the courage to tell the story we are almost into the lives of louis kahn and his extended family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827132225036621 Review: nominated for best documentary feature at academy awards my architect follows filmmaker nathaniel kahn in his quest to find out about his father the legendary architect louis i kahn lou kahn died in 1974 when was 11 years old leaving behind an incredible but limited body of work debts and three separate families all living within a few of each other br br my architect follows kahn's life through chronologically examining his buildings and their beauty with the story of a charismatic but selfish and emotionally immature genius as the son which lou never publicly acknowledged during his lifetime has delicately placed himself in the story without overpowering the main focus br br when examining the magnificent institute in california evokes his father's mythic use of space and light in his buildings making it a peaceful and fascinating experience for viewers the shot of in smoky white central meeting place the harmony with nature it's breathtaking my architect also covers the difficulty louis kahn had with getting his designs accepted several fantastical buildings exist only on paper dismissed by more practical and property it wasn't until louis kahn went to the east that his visions were enthusiastically embraced in india where he built the indian br br institute of management a former co worker describes him as a guru in where he built the magnificent national assembly building citizens consider him a father of democracy br br watching my architect is a wonderful way to begin or continue learning about architecture and the importance of space but it's the irony of lou kahn's combined with the of his work that will inspire you 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9193690419197083 Review: what a tribute to his father he set out on a quest to learn more about a man whom he knew little of and by the end of the journey i believe nathaniel kahn is content with what he learned and personally felt the film is 5 years in the making and a quarter of a century after his death louis i kahn's total commitment in his work consistent strong desire to build buildings that are meaningful to humanity and timeless to the whole world with insight into his life is proudly depicted by his son nathaniel in the documentary my architect a son's journey br br the film is by no means an anthology of work there are plenty of books and materials that have records of louis kahn's projects and buildings this documentary works like a mystery writer director and co producer nathaniel kahn was searching for the man whom he briefly knew as his father br br the film is in chapters in heading west we're at the institute for biological studies at la california it's a sight worth kahn's integral concept of building and environment light for the scientists at work is amazing from a former colleague who worked with 35 years ago we hear about his meticulous attention to detail also how he could be certainly didn't words in his criticism a memorable scene is when the camera pulled back wide and we see nathaniel skating around at the area of the institute a tiny figure like a child happily playing in the bowl of his father's hands br br the immigrant segment brought us to meet anne the architect who worked with and also bore him a daughter alex now at 80 return with film crew to the bath house project at new jersey was nostalgic in go to sea we get to see the for american wind symphony orchestra all made of steel and meeting robert who was surprised by nathaniel when he finally told him he's son was touched he said he had seen nathaniel when he was six with his mom harriet and he was not to tell anyone that lou had a son it was a emotional moment of reunion br br like his father the nathaniel traveled to jerusalem and learned about the project that his father began but not realized he visited the wailing wall and seeing his kept falling off being his head gave me a sense that he need not be jewish to be his father's son we continue with sitting down with his two half sisters at the family matters segment we also hear him with his mom at maine and from talking to previous office personnel at his father's office we come to know how his father intensely worked and practically lived there sleeping on a carpet on the office floor and all br br the end of the journey brought us to india to the indian institute of management building talking with architect b v was a revelation in the end nathaniel found a very much alive louis kahn his father his spirits live within him this documentary is very much a tear jerker for me i was teary eyed most of the time it was very touching and am in awe of the man the architect and his son and the women in his life besides his famous works and buildings louis i kahn wanted to give his love to the world ' juggling work and three families you might say he has three women in his life to keep his inspiration going as the architect at the capital of complex completed 9 years after death so poignantly noted louis kahn has given the people of a lot spending time at understanding the culture of the place and people as well as giving them democracy through what he has achieved and for such a dedicated man usually the people close to him he'd often miss seeing it seems the price of being great comes with inevitable personal sacrifices br br this film reminds me of king the 1949 good dramatic story in b w with music by max steiner based on novel with gary cooper as the uncompromising architect who stands by his own ideals and patricia neal as the parallel supportive woman in his life br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705426692962646 Review: my architect is a great film about nathaniel kahn's search for himself via the legacy of his famous architect father louis kahn dead since 1974 the film builds slowly but perfectly and what starts out as a seemingly lost identity crisis unfolds into a beautiful tale with much deeper meaning with regard to the importance of love loss family and perhaps more importantly our life's work br br i had never heard of louis kahn prior to this film although i was vaguely familiar with some of his work through the words both good and bad of louis kahn's colleagues you get a very good sense of what nathaniel must have felt as memories are recalled and stories sometimes it seemed as though these people were telling nathaniel how to feel about his father as i listened to each recollection my own opinion of this man would range from beautiful to horrible sometimes in the span of a moment so you get a good feel for the that emotions must have been riding br br the final sequence in totally made the film for me the reverence of which the people of spoke of louis kahn's work tied all the loose ends together nicely for me and hopefully for nathaniel br br i think nathaniel kahn finally found what he was looking for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9470748901367188 Review: i watched this movie three times at different ages of my life and always did enjoy it very much indeed this can can is an authentic explosion of de like stanley and gene kelly musical but in french way and a jean renoir nice tribute to his time his friends lovers music and dances it is at same time a show business chronicle of that age full of affection and french mood it is too a clear tribute to the people who likes impressionistic painters will like this picture it is particularly a tribute to and of course to jean renoir father pierre you will find hear a trustworthy and splendid colored recreation of some renoir master work excellent casting scenery sound effects and music even it tell us about the creation of parisian moulin rouge obviously it is a fiction story and not very original by the way as it fall down in the very well know moral that the show must go on but the jean renoir production is great br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826372265815735 Review: my impression having seen this documentary is that nathaniel kahn ended up with more questions than he had before he made the film br br he took five years to make it a labour of love and longing i can only imagine the turmoil of the editing process what to leave in what to take out br br his father the renowned architect louis kahn comes across as a man too selfish and self absorbed to be emotionally available to even one wife not alone three but like many men of his character he attracted women who were spellbound by the and entranced by the creativity br br one of his said he was accessible but that is never explored other comments by people who knew him well suffer the same fate a pity br br the tension between the three half siblings in the room of a home louis designed is also palpable the over the conversation the only tracks that his father left were in the buildings he left behind some great some not so great br br i was captivated by the music ship and the institute saddened by the baby mothers who got caught forever by his callous never more than what he said to the director's mother upon being told of her pregnancy not again br br 8 out of 10 beautifully filmed genuine br br it appears in this case at least the son is not the father of the man Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468738436698914 Review: documentaries in which sons and daughters seek to understand a parent and by the process their own lives are not that uncommon also not uncommon are results that reflect lack of talent a failure of introspection an abundance of narcissism and perhaps an unsubtle quest for publicly splashed revenge for countless past hurts real and what is unusual is a brilliant fair and engrossing portrait of a fascinating parent and my architect a son's journey is that rare achievement br br louis kahn to this country as a child his face and brutally scarred by an accident he and his parents settled in philadelphia where the talented youngster loved art and music soon he became enamored of buildings and decided only an career would answer his creative abilities br br kahn became an architect but as this film shows it took a long time before he attracted the attention of the leaders in his field one architect suggests that he was a victim of the yellow that anti semitism that along with bias against women was long a aspect of the american profession of architecture br br when he did achieve notice he was seen clearly accurately as a self assured workaholic prophet demands that his vision and only his vision be realized that was the reason that while he drew wonderful plans for many buildings he built but a few the interview with an aged gentleman who fired kahn in philadelphia because of his unacceptable dream of a transformed urban center where people left their cars on the and walked into the city is hilarious br br kahn was a born teacher and some of the extensive archival footage here shows him with students his voice steady but passionate their respectful and intense br br many were interviewed by director writer and project nathaniel kahn the only son some are world famous i m robert a m stone frank and the still active philip johnson their comments paint a vivid picture of this idealistic but in the end financially unsuccessful designer of buildings that blended the castles and grand buildings of past centuries into designs for the present kahn's buildings are shown among the most impressive being the research in la ca to me his style has a neo romantic air by too much blank space that rather than attracts human interaction br br but kahn's son was after more than the story of his father the architect for many years louis kahn had three families a wife with whom he had a daughter and two long term relationships one of which produced a daughter the other the son kahn visited his son at the mother's home often but at the end of an evening mother and son would drive kahn back to the marital home nathaniel clearly wanted to know about this unusual set of relationships but he doesn't appear to be scarred by what was certainly a strange affair for a little boy br br when nathaniel was a young boy louis kahn died of a massive heart attack in the men's room of new york's pennsylvania station after returning from india where he had pitched one of his massive projects another one that was never built at that point his philadelphia firm was at least 500 000 in debt and had he lived a trip to the federal bankruptcy court was probably in the br br kahn left several monumental structures of which the government building in is clearly the biggest a teary local architect kahn for having created a building where democracy may and hopefully will flourish br br fellow architect that there might have been something fitting in kahn's suffering a mortal heart attack in a train station given his incessant i disagree it's sadly ironic that kahn should die in the faceless replacement for one of america's true gems the old pennsylvania station wrecked to make way for a sterile replacement with no character and no continuation of civic memory br br there are a number of emotional moments filmed during the younger kahn's journey including with his half sisters and his mother but they're genuine and moving not maudlin and staged historians of architecture will always study kahn his son found reasons to remember him as a flawed but very and ultimately private man br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873945713043213 Review: lucio fulci made a lot of great films throughout his career and the way that many of them featured a bucket load of gore lead to him earning the title 'the godfather of while don't torture a duckling was made before fulci became well known amongst gorehounds and isn't all that gory it's certainly a gritty and nasty little thriller and for my money the best film that fulci ever made don't torture a duckling really is head and shoulders above a lot of the giallo genre in terms of production values and unlike many of fulci's later films everything about this giallo is great the plot focuses on a small community where dead bodies have began turning up the murders are even more shocking because the victims are just young boys shortly after the police convict an innocent man of the crimes a reporter named andrea arrives in the village and decides to start investigating the murders on his own soon encounters various suspects including a sexy young lady named patricia a sinister priest and a local witch who enjoys making wax and sticking pins into them br br while this film may not feature loads of gore it does have two of fulci's sequences to make up for it the involves a woman being brutally slaughtered by a group of men in a cemetery while the image of a man falling from a cliff and hitting any number of rocks on the way down is to turn some don't torture a duckling features an absolutely great italian cast barbara bouchet a personal favourite of mine is incredibly sexy in her role as patricia and gets to flex her acting muscles more than she did in many later films tomas is excellent as usual while the rest of the cast is well fleshed out by likes of irene pappas florinda bolkan and marc the cinematography on display is stunning and fulci really gives the viewer the impression that he puts a lot of care and effort into every scene the story plays out slowly and it's always interesting as fulci never allows the film to stray too much from the central plot line there isn't a great deal of mystery towards the identity of the murderer but fulci almost manages to keep us guessing right up until the end and don't torture a duckling does climax on a high overall it's a shame that fulci didn't make more films like this don't torture a duckling is his out and out best work and i insist that every giallo fans sees it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817531108856201 Review: this early film from future lucio fulci is a very good addition to the giallo sub genre set in rural italy there is a serial killer of children at large add to the mix an array of characters familiar to fans of giallo cinema – a a newspaper reporter ineffectual police a sexy siren a priest a mute girl a mentally retarded loner etc this is one of the best italian thrillers of the early 70's br br unusually for a giallo the victims in this case are young boys which makes a change from the more typical women in peril angle the fact that it is kids who are the target of the maniac only serves to make things a little more uncomfortable fulci is pushing the envelope a bit here and he goes even further in a gloriously outrageous scene where a young boy is subjected to the somewhat inappropriate attention of a sexy naked young woman barbara bouchet who he is with delivering a drink to she displays herself openly and actively invites the youngster to her ultimately asking him if he wants to go to bed with her although she is clearly playing around with him it's still quite an unusual scene admittedly there are one or two unintentionally funny bits of dialogue here but it's very nicely photographed and barbara bouchet exudes high levels of confident sex appeal a standout scene even if you might feel slightly wrong watching it br br along with barbara bouchet the other standout performance is from florinda bolkan who plays a who is accused of murdering the children she is not directly responsible but it is left to the viewer to decide whether her black magic may or may not have kicked off the subsequent killing spree she is hunted down by a lynch mob and chain whipped while a car radio blasts out rock music this scene is very strong and unpleasant its indicates the path fulci's career would subsequently go br br despite the visceral impact of the above murder it's maybe a little surprising that the other killings are either bloodless or committed off screen the only other death scene comparable with the lynch mob is the demise of the killer at the end of the movie although this sequence is kind of silly the plot is convoluted and with red herrings although personally i found the identity of the killer a little predictable this weakness is less problematic on subsequent viewings though – like most gialli don't torture a duckling is eminently re watchable br br technically the film is well made with impressive camera work solid acting and effective music from – particularly good is a recurring female vocal that sounds like it's coming from a distant hill fulci obviously went on to make more graphically violent horror movies but here he shows a talent for slightly more restrained material it's still wild stuff though and is highly recommended to fans of giallo cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993511974811554 Review: i'm not a huge fan of lucio fulci's films most of his 80s gore films had their moments but often came across as second rate dario argento imitations with the exception of the entertaining zombi which was a george romero imitation i didn't really enjoy them i know italian horror often the plot but the storyline and characters in his films were just far too thread bare even by the standards this is why don't torture a duckling surprised me its actually a very well made film with an engrossing murder mystery its possibly the best giallo ever made only seriously by dario argento's entries into the genre and unlike fulci's previous giallo a lizard in a woman's skin this never drags br br fulci's direction here is quite good he keeps the story moving at a good pace and maintains the viewer's interest throughout also the conclusion to the mystery comes as a complete surprise to the audience plus he adds some clever touches such as the upbeat soul music during a particularly disturbing graveyard beating sequence overall the violence here is restrained and only used when necessary for the story the acting is good for the most part also full of familiar faces from 70s italian exploitation cinema both thomas milian and barbara bouchet are super cool throughout the only weak link is florinda bolkan whose performance is just far too over the top its the only laughable aspect of the film don't torture a duckling definitely comes with my recommendation and may be a good introduction to the giallo subgenre as a whole 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875991344451904 Review: don't torture a duckling is one of the coolest italian horror films i've ever seen and i've seen my share to call it a giallo is a little misleading because it's not really a typical murder mystery it's more of a straight horror movie br br complete with one of the most brutal and gory scenes ever in a movie this old fulci's twisting and turning film oozes with a creepy ambiance and an old school italian feel the setting is perfect an old italian village the music is ridiculously perfect the finale is genuine and original br br after seeing don't torture a duckling you really have to wonder how fulci's later stuff got so off beat i like all his stuff but he maybe he figured he already did it because with this film he hits the br br i'd recommend this film to anyone who thinks that dario argento owns the giallo genre fulci beats him with this one br br 10 out of 10 kids Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880119562149048 Review: don't torture a duckling is an absolutely stunning giallo diversion for lucio fulci unlike other subgenre like mario bava and dario argento fulci takes a decidedly gritty grounded and socially perceptive approach to the giallo narrative in this film there is nothing glamorous about the child murders and borderline a gutsy subplot for 1972 going on here and fulci wisely shoots with a staid and eye avoiding flash melodrama and directorial histrionics the proceedings are punctuated by gory and instantly mind searing set pieces that are even further by fulci's jarring sense of the deeply disturbing witch killing scene in particular with its bald faced brutality feels like a snuff film composer these carnage filled scenes with ferocious string blasts br br the film is capped by a simultaneously lyrical and violent conclusion wherein theology morality and collide it is a deeply effective ending that has the capacity to leave the viewer in a befuddled and br br fulci couldn't have picked a better location for this film don't torture a duckling was photographed in and around the ancient city of italy as continues to to this day highlighted by its shift from an economy to an industrial one it is with its sponsored reputation as a for mysterious ghosts the of the real life are reflected by the characters in the film who wearing their christianity on their confront any exotic fringe tradition namely witchcraft that strays outside of the norm br br interestingly enough was also used as a stand in for jerusalem in mel gibson's the passion of the christ if anything this adds even more to fulci's message catholic guilt and grisly are such a resonant combination Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789560437202454 Review: what a surprise this film was i've seen a good few of fulci's horror and zombie flicks and was amazed that this was by the same director he also wrote the screen play which shows that the chap was quite capable of crafting a detailed complex story line the dubbing on this is not good but far from the appalling slop that only further later like br br the photography in this film is fantastic a strange almost futuristic highway appears throughout the film which focuses on a small town where young boys are being murdered a scene involving the beating of a woman is uncomfortable to watch yet refreshing in comparison to usual cinema violence br br what went wrong lucio perhaps there is a strong case to suggest he had reached his peak with this film and it slowly went downhill after that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.812412679195404 Review: easily lucio fulci's most respected film don't torture a duckling is highly renowned for it's edgy subject matter gruesome imagery and strong storyline terror a small italian village as young boys begin turning up murdered the confused and determined authorities plus a dedicated detective in mystery was it the creepy hermit the voodoo witch one of the hookers the rich girl someone else contrary to most frequent representation on the film's violent content i consider it much more plot driven featuring only one real moment of memorable bloodshed involving chains and boards in no aspect does this detract from the positive attributes this movie delivers fulci proves himself fully capable of out one hell of a dark and disturbing giallo with killing black magic and of course a nice full set o' though i'm particularly more fond of fulci's lizard in a woman's skin and new york ripper don't torture a duckling dominates the giallo genre as a moody and compelling murder mystery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789592623710632 Review: first of all i have to say that i'm a huge lucio fulci and dario argento fan although i have not seen absolutely all of their movies i really enjoyed almost every one i did see i really like and i thought argento was the master of this genre after seeing films like and phenomena but after i saw new york ripper by fulci i found out that he could do pretty good besides his graphic zombie movies and even outdo argento on a certain level br br i love fulci's style and yes i love gore but this film i think although it has a more developed plot and characters than his other films is not his best one what i don't like is that it can be confusing at times especially at the end and the fact that we go from one suspect to another and then another until we even suspect the retarded little girl for a moment i think it goes too far i know are supposed to keep you guessing until the end and the killer should be very hard to find but this film plays a little too much with our minds however i did like the scene when the witch is killed i think it is very well done and gave me the chills the acting is also pretty good and the photography is great br br although this is not a bad film i think lucio fulci has made better films than this and i think his best one is the beyond a very different movie but a more atmospheric and visual experience br br i give don't torture a duckling a 7 out of 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9850400686264038 Review: uncle frank is everyone's uncle this documentary covered all aspects of aging in america the the humor the irony uncle frank and aunt were supremely generous in sharing their life experiences with the audience the director did an job of capturing the small and large pieces that made up their lives thanks to everyone who helped in making this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9442984461784363 Review: i saw this movie five times and never get tired of it this features traces of the giallo genre but also with a vivid italian countryside setting where ignorance and are than any serial killer featuring excellent location reminiscent sometimes of fellini sometimes of the brothers good characterisation and some of the finest genre actors including the great tomas milian and ida lupino in an unforgettable role this is not euro trash just a masterpiece that should be discovered generation after generation it recently great acclaim at the paris at a double feature tribute to lucio fulci Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813768267631531 Review: this film shows a serious side to the often thought of as gore fest works of fulci not a lot of blood and guts here but a fine tale about murder and the lives affected by it br br a real find considering it was made in 1972 and will soon celebrate its anniversary br br check this one out but be warned it is hard to find br br ron Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8690743446350098 Review: i was pleasantly surprised by the depth of story and character development fulci was a master at creating horrific atmosphere using inventive camera work vivid cinematography and yes wonderfully explicit gore br br this film is no exception however compared to his later films the beyond zombie 2 city of the living dead house by the cemetery etc the characters here are extremely well developed and the emphasis away from the supernatural and is more on the suspense created by a classic who amongst the lush hills of italy the scenery is at moments reminiscent of cherished folklore and then immediately contrasted by mud and blood soaked terror shrouded by crumbling ruins the gore in this film is not quite as prevalent and seems restrained compared to fulci's later films however splatter and giallo fans will most likely be by a few close ups of oozing wounds and the last 5 minutes of the film br br overall a fantastic and mature film from one of our great italian horror directors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9814436435699463 Review: cult director lucio fulci is probably most famous for his gory zombie flicks from the 1980s that earned him his rightful reputation as the godfather of gore fulci's absolute greatest film however dates back to 1972 and while it is definitely gritty and violent it is not nearly as gory as many of his other films non si un aka don't torture a duckling of 1972 is not only by far fulci's greatest film this tantalizing and utterly brilliant giallo is one of the absolute highlights of the genre the stunning atmosphere and tantalizing suspense the great setting the intriguing story the brilliant performances or the intense moments of sheer shock i don't know what to praise most about this ingenious giallo don't torture a duckling truly delivers cinematic perfection in every aspect which makes it an absolute masterpiece of italian horror cinema br br contrary to other gialli it is not seductive beauty queens who are slain one by one but little boys who fall victims to a killer on the loose bodies of little boys are found in rural sicily while the police are desperately searching for the killer the little town is basically full of strange people and the townsfolk are screaming for a culprit br br the film is stunningly suspenseful and uncompromising from the very beginning with a gritty dark and constantly tense atmosphere that has yet to find an equal the acting performances are among the best in italian horror cinema tomas milian one of my personal all time favorite actors is excellent in the lead as journalist andrea who is investigating the crimes sexy barbara bouchet delivers both eye candy and a brilliant performance equally outstanding performances come from irene and florinda bolkan who is utterly brilliant in her role the great score by brilliantly the suspense and atmosphere and the film is shot in fascinating sicilian landscapes although not as gory as many other fulci films this film is definitely gritty and uncompromising in its violence with a few shockingly brutal scenes br br don't torture a duckling has everything brilliant horror requires this is not quite as easy to get hold of as most other fulci flicks but i assure that searching it will pay off any horror fan must see this personal favorite of mine and i highly recommend any true lover of film in general not to miss this a masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860461354255676 Review: in this early fulci work the director shows his most mainstream side as well as a talent for compelling storytelling and more than reasonable for the genre personally i think he has been unfairly maligned throughout his career as an of gore it's a pretty capable procedural and surprised me with its rich narrative that shows his distrust for small minded small town mentality and the of the police as well as the twisted ideals of the catholic church the last of which seemed to have cut this film at its knees when it was first released and could have possibly given the director another direction so early on the lack of gore in the film shows a more urgent and psychological to this film in its prevailing mystery but the gore and puppetry he does is put to good use here most notably in the scene where a falsely accused murderer is by a mob of men in a graveyard and left for dead in a show of vile and expertly choreographed to the modern tunes off a radio br br another example was the final scene which was indeed awesome in which a strikingly handsome priest falls from a cliff and the puppet used is showed in a medium closeup which accentuated its demonic appearance and evident ugliness curiously considering his later works fulci also the idea of upon the hamlet holding on to its anachronistic and ignorance when the idea of black magic is just that a quaint idea of supernatural evil that never really ends up from the voodoo dolls while making its witch nothing more than a disturbed woman another thing i liked was that he adds to these character layers by making a bourgeois city girl into an ambiguous figure is she the the priest fears for his wards and perhaps more for himself this giallo does lend itself to becoming one of fulci's more personal and substantive films in that we actually get a fair of ideas from him Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7210129499435425 Review: set in and near a poor working class town in the mountains of rural italy it's a story of madness the landscape may be quite picturesque but there's madness herein concealed behind the mask of a person who seems outwardly normal this person kills little children br br in style and tone this film resembles dario argento's famous italian those fascinating whodunit horror films except that argento's films are much better looking still the visuals in fulci's don't torture a duckling are competent with some interesting compositions and lighting lightning and thunder on a rainy night enhances suspense in one sequence wherein one of the is alone br br in one sequence the gore is a bit overdone but this is no slasher film a legitimate theme the story and that theme is that madness can take many unexpected forms not just the obvious delusions of people who practice voodoo or black magic br br plenty of red herrings render the puzzle solution difficult if the viewer doesn't assume an agenda on the part of the director don't dismiss someone who might not seem to be a suspect the twist near the end provides good however in one scene midway through a line of dialogue could have been added to clarify the relationship between two characters one of whom is the murderer the film's finale takes place on a beautiful with the wind whistling in the background we see flashbacks to clues and get insights into the killer's mindset br br i don't care for the film's widescreen projection but background music is effective and ranges from creepy at the beginning to low key jazz to indigenous italian songs acting is generally average though in a couple of cases it's a bit overdone br br though not as visually brilliant as argento's don't torture a duckling nevertheless is a fine film one that contains a thematic storyline and enough of a whodunit puzzle to interest most viewers who like thrillers and murder mysteries Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6847564578056335 Review: if you are one of those people that think lucio fulci is all about gore guts and zombies you have to watch this and the psychic too for that matter even though the film does include some quite brutal scenes of violence and a unsettling subject matter it's not the main thing here this is a truly impressive story and character driven murder mystery that might well be the director's masterpiece here he proves that he's a real creating a memorable disturbing yet strikingly beautiful masterpiece filled with creepy catholic imagery and interesting social commentary it also has a great cast including the gorgeous barbara bouchet as well as tomas from beatrice and irene pappas in a small but important role still it is brazilian actress florinda bolkan who also stared in fulci's bizarre lizard in a woman's skin who steals the scene in the role of giving an excellent performance of a woman driven insane by her and her vicious murder scene is particularly heartbreaking the second star of the movie is sergio cinematography who along with the melancholic morricone esquire score by help bringing the secluded italian village with a dark secret setting to life i have to admit thought that the dummy head hitting the rocks kind of pulled me off but nonetheless this is a definite italian horror classic a moving sad and ultimately thought provoking work of genius 10 10 for me if you liked this one i recommend watching alfred alice sweet alice as they are somewhat similar and are both underrated gems Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876660108566284 Review: the name lucio fulci up images of graphic death and mutilation in the minds of may fans thanks to movies like zombi 2 city of the living dead the beyond and the new york ripper fulci has a reputation for being one of the goriest directors in history and although many of his later movies certainly justify his reputation until the release of zombi 2 in 1979 fulci's films did not contain anywhere near the amount of blood and guts he's know for in fact they were for the most part gore free instead relying on more traditional shocks and disturbing imagery to work don't torture a duckling hardly contains any gore yet ranks as his best br br don't torture a duckling is set in a small sicilian town where rules instead of logic the townsfolk are very of outsiders as well as anyone different often them after a series of child murders though many people descend upon the town including andrea thomas milan who tries to uncover the truth about the murders while they continue to happen br br this is a remarkable film it's very well made with an excellent cast filled with many favorites of italian exploitation cinema it also contains a solid score as well as many creative camera movement courtesy or lucio fulci but the real draw of don't torture a duckling is the disturbing nature of the movie little kids around twelve years old are shown mocking retarded people visiting prostitutes and being sex by an older woman it also contains some very biting commentary on the middle class and the catholic church it is for reasons like this that don't torture a duckling was blacklisted throughout europe when it was first released and never was shown in the united states still don't torture a duckling stands as a monumental achievement in giallo cinema as well as lucio fulci's best work i really can't recommend this one enough check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751828908920288 Review: if you like who its you will like this film considered the best italian detective story giallo fulci has done br br it's not mickey for sure there are scenes designed to disturb anyone br br many would be offended by a local beauty trying to seduce a 12 year old boy she was joking but she was naked nonetheless and he would have jumped at the chance to jump her bones she also tries to the local priest br br young boys are turning up missing and there are several interesting suspects you have to watch carefully to discover the killer can you don't jump on the first guy it's way too early and he is too obvious br br anyone familiar with fulci will be able to guess the killer who died a violent death at the end what crazy reasoning he had Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8323550224304199 Review: being a seasoned fan of italian thrillers and directors dario argento mario bava sergio martino and i thought of lucio fulci as an overrated hack i had seen the beyond which i think is totally overrated i found the new york ripper to be simply appalling and i didn't particularly like the house by the cemetery these three movies left me to conclude that fulci is the least interesting of these italian filmmakers but my and i had to check out more of his films city of the living dead was a film i found very interesting but don't torture a duckling is very nearly a masterpiece br br set in a small town in the italian countryside in a religious community where young boys are being murdered the authorities are clueless as to who's behind these crimes especially after their prime suspect has been cleared an eager young reporter along with a rather slutty girl who seduces young boys investigate and eventually get to the bottom of it br br brilliant atmosphere combined with a good story and a good cast not always the case with 70's italian thrillers make don't torture a duckling a good thriller the plot is well constructed not easily figured out and the end conclusion is very satisfying fulci creates a dynamic atmosphere of repression and guilt in a very and ignorant community and creates some very strong visuals particularly in a scene where a woman gets beaten to death by some local townsfolk fulci's social commentary concerning religion and innocence are quite edgy and every aspect is well handled when thinking of his zombie flicks and his ultra violent giallo new york ripper it's amazing how well he balances his critique with explicit violence and makes an even stronger point so far i haven't seen any fulci film made as professionally as this one br br while not a traditional giallo film duckling has many of the genre's trademarks fulci displays complete control over the format only once going overboard with an unconvincing gore moment but overall he seems to be even better at making mysteries than full blown gore epics the extreme scenes here are much more powerful and really pack a punch br br so far don't torture a duckling is fulci's best film by far in my opinion edgy social commentary combined with explicit scenes of violence and a good mystery to boot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.884125828742981 Review: this film works on a lot of different levels it's a profile of one very cool couple a social commentary on aging and nursing homes a love story a musical i've seen uncle frank a few times and every time i watch it i'm not sure who to go call first my parents my wife a friend i've lost touch with but it has a way of making you remember the most important relationships in your life and want to the ones that continue expect a lot of laughs and probably some tears if any of the vibrant characters here strike a chord i'm pretty sure they will Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9686145782470703 Review: don't torture a duckling lucio fulci italy 1972 br br definitely a prime candidate for the most insane movie title ever conceived and that's quite an achievement in giallo land originally the film was titled even more absurdly don't torture donald duck literally translated from its italian title a small donald duck figure features briefly as a toy but hardly enough to render a title like this but apparently it was changed in fear of legal ramifications by disney i quite a bit against fulci's earlier lizard in a woman's skin 1971 but here all the right ingredients are present a surprisingly effective mystery a good cast and imaginatively shot against an unusual rural setting everything just clicks i think it's justly hailed as one of the director's most accomplished achievements br br the story is set against the backdrop of a small mountain side town in sicily where someone is killing young teenage boys among the suspects the most obvious one is a young woman florinda a self proclaimed witch who is seen suspiciously the skeleton of a baby and sticking pins into way the village idiot is under suspicion as well since he made a feeble attempt to profit from the disappearance of one of the boys and walked right into their trap by the time a quick witted tomas milian arrives from milan to cover the murders he immediately begins to question the assumptions when he meets two other potential suspects don alberto the local priest marc with a high minded attitude and barbara bouchet a bored young woman from the city with a troubled past of drug offense who also fancies having sexual relations with the young boys in town talk about your prime red herring br br fulci nicely contrasts and tradition with the newly constructed elevated highway meandering through the sicilian hills past old towns where life is still firmly rooted in tradition and one could debate about the film's political stance as the north versus the south or as commentary on small town virtues society's conventions in general that are all too often dangerously close to tipping over into moral chaos and ultimately self justice by the populace the film has often been because of its anti catholic tone but it's hardly an important element here except for obvious plot related reasons which would be giving away too much it's actually rather tame compared to a film like don't deliver us from evil 1971 probably the film's rather unflattering portrayal of small town sicilian values when another boy is killed the local populace are depicted as a retarded lynch mob might be cause for some offense in sicily but considering problematic relation with the rest of italy hardly problematic for other italians i would think the film into obscurity far too quickly to have much impact anyway br br when talking fulci the amount of gore is usually a prime subject for discussion although eyes scenes are lacking the film does contain two very graphic scenes in the gross out finale the killer falls of a cliff smashing his face along the rocks on the way down with gruesome results albeit not very realistic and the chain whipping sequence with florinda in the graveyard shows fulci's penchant for sadistic violence and typically he's not holding back at graphically showing what most film makers would merely hint at surely one of the most horrifying scenes in fulci's repertoire br br above all this is a taut well written effective little mystery nicely by fulci with an impressive cast of genre regulars like barbara bouchet marc not very convincing as a priest tomas milian and florinda mouth crazy as the town's witch br br camera 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869381189346313 Review: lucio fulci's don't torture a duckling paints an exceptionally unflattering portrait of small town sicily plagued by series of brutal murders of young boys this surprisingly well directed film especially in comparison to later fulci's is distinguished by overall atmosphere of nastiness and two truly grotesque scenes of brutal violence the soon to be dead children are depicted as casually cruel and budding peeping bruno's near seduction by the naked barbara bouchet really has to be seen to be believed highly recommended especially in pair with my another cult favourite house with the windows that laugh 1976 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731705784797668 Review: in a small picturesque sicilian village someone is brutally killing young sexually curious boys the local police force keep busy trying to track the killer and the list down to five or so main suspects including voyeuristic village retard vito and an elusive voodoo doll poking backwoods witch named florinda bolkan there's also don alberto marc a handsome young priest who runs the local boy's school andrea tomas milian a journalist helping to aid the police and the beautiful barbara bouchet a gorgeous but seriously screwed up drug addict who seems to have a thing for very i mean very young boys as typical with the giallo subgenre the plot won't be fully revealed until the last few frames but if you can hang in there long enough this film pays off the script written by fulci and roberto keeps red herrings to a minimum and will keep you interested and the story is ably supported by excellent location work cinematography by sergio and musical score by the acting particularly bolkan is also very good fulci fans who were on his 80s like the beyond and zombie will find more artistry and less gore on display here than they might anticipate but they'll still enjoy a particularly nasty chain whipping scene in a cemetery bizarrely yet effectively set to singer ballad a te and a long tumble down a rocky that fulci liked so much that he reused it in his film the psychic 1977 scenes of the children being killed is mainly kept off screen except for a brief but the camera doesn't hesitate to linger on their corpses the film was not released theatrically in america and presumably because of some anti catholic elements in the storyline received only a limited theatrical release in europe Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7578611969947815 Review: i didn't know what to expect when i rented this widescreen dvd i knew it had a cult following but i had also seen a lot of the director's later works which although delightfully gory were also pretty much incoherent don't torture a duckling actually had a linear storyline and a mystery that kept me guessing almost until the end and after all was said and done it was a genuinely unsettling and creepy experience one major i would much rather have heard the original soundtrack and read english subtitles than the uneven dubbing found here Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7256414890289307 Review: don't torture a duckling is one of fulci's earlier and honestly in terms of story line better films and although not the typical bloodbath that fulci is known for this is still a very unique and enjoyable film br br the story surrounds a small town where a series of child murders are occurring some of the colorful characters involved in the investigations either as suspects or those helping the investigation or in some cases both include the towns police force a small time reporter a beautiful and rich ex drug addict a young priest and his mother an old man who practices witchcraft and his female protégé a mentally handicapped and a deaf mute little girl all of these people are interwoven into the plot to create several twists and turns until the actual killer is revealed br br don't torture a duckling is neither a classical giallo or a typical fulci gore film although it does contain elements of both it is more of an old fashioned murder mystery with darker subject matter and a few scenes of graphic violence although nothing nearly as strong as some of fulci's later works this is a well written film with lots of twists that kept me guessing up until the end recommended for giallo murder mystery fans or anyone looking to check out some of fulci's non splatter films but don't despair don't torture still has more than it's fair share of violence and sleaze some may be put off by the subject of the child killings and one main female character has a strange habit of hitting on very young boys which is also kind of disconcerting but if that type of material doesn't bother you then definitely give this one a look 8 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746638536453247 Review: sporting a title seemingly more suitable for a looney tunes featurette than a grisly giallo don't torture a duckling 1972 is nonetheless a grade a thriller from horror maestro lucio fulci in this one someone has been the preteen boys in a rural southern italian village and typical for these gialli there are many suspects there's barbara bouchet looking more than you've ever seen her a rich girl hiding out after a drug scandal florinda bolkan the local voodoo woman her witchcraft practicing beau the local idiot the sweet faced priest his dour mother and on and on the film features some unusually violent set pieces including a chain whipping of one of the main characters in a graveyard one of the most realistically bloody sequences that i've ever seen and a nifty when the killer is ultimately revealed the film's bursts of violence compensate for the fact that there are no real scares or suspense to speak of still this giallo with its unusual rural backdrop unsettling child murders oddball characters and freaky score by the film has been beautifully photographed in what i presume to be monte near the in southern italy at least that town's police force is in the closing credits and while would've made this fine looking dvd work even better the american slang doesn't convince in this rural italian setting anchor bay is to be for another job well done oh that title does eventually make perfect sense too Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6670256853103638 Review: i tend to get furious when hearing about lucio fulci's reputation as a director too often he's as a no talented filmmaker only out to shock and disgust entire audiences with images of pure gore true his films contain more explicit filth and sickness as your average mainstream american production but his films always are of wide range and the plots are gruesomely morbid don't torture a duckling is yet another story this film is a pure gem of the italian shock cinema i easily dare to call this film a an old fashioned giallo that includes all brilliant aspects of genuine horror the film shows the search for a inhuman serial murderer in a small italian mountain town the bodies of 3 young boys are found horribly mutilated there are quite a lot of pseudo in the town but every trail leads to nowhere among the suspects are a greedy bum and a scary woman obsessed by witchery and voodoo like a true mastermind fulci knows to find the right creepy tone for his film he portrays the small town as a claustrophobic and inescapable setting of macabre happenings supported by a giddy soundtrack fulci also develops himself as a genius storyteller here the script always is one step ahead of you and the complex plot will mislead you more than once in other words this is a unique giallo horror slash murder mystery the gore isn't presented as grotesque and explicit as in later among them are the legendary zombie 2 the beyond and the new york ripper although there still are a few nauseating and hard to watch shock sequences shown br br don't torture a duckling is the most compelling and effective achievement lucio fulci ever brought forward and it easily ranks among the greatest italian horror movies ever made right next to the masterpieces made by mario bava and dario argento the film is fascinating from start to finish some plot aspects are realistic and the tension is rushing at all times a must see for horror fans and an absolute priority for italian shock lovers Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834856986999512 Review: this is lucio fulci at his best if only all the films he made after were like this br br this extraordinary film is as intriguing as dario the bird with crystal br br if an argento fan but you don´t like lucio fulci films like br br the beyond manhattan baby the house by the cemetery etc this one has nothing to do with the others this is what the italians call giallo that would be something like a who done it movie in a nutshell br br you know who the killer is until the last moments of the film br br but apart from that the plot some maniac living in a small village starts killing little boys a journalist tomas milian a sexy young woman barbara bouchet a priest marc his mother irene and a witch florinda bolkan are the main characters in this tangled bloody story br br talking about the actors i want to say that tomas milian is superb like always and florinda bolkan is terrific as the village witch br br do you want to know who is the killer br br i cannot tell you but i can tell you that you must see this film br br 10 out of 10 of course Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968332827091217 Review: as far as i know i've seen most of lucio fulci's films with the exception of some later ones that are popping up on dvd now and i would have to say this was his best pre zombie offering in fact it beats out his later movies hands down this is a tale of and suspicion in a small italian town out in the middle of nowhere where young boys are dying mysteriously it's no mystery how they died i guess it's more who's doing it is it a woman that the townspeople have always considered a witch is it a young woman that lives in a fancy modern house on the of town who used to do a lot of drugs is it the village idiot who gets early on because of being in the wrong place at the wrong time you'll only know if you watch and watch you should for this is a top notch mystery thriller or should i say a giallo i've seen this before but it's been a long time and upon a second viewing it was still as powerful as the first time for those of you that only know lucio fulci for his zombie flicks well open your minds to this because it's well worth seeing and while the monsters in this are human they're as nasty as anything up in his later films 9 out of 10 stars see it please Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984451413154602 Review: lucio fulci later known for his graphic horror films like the beyond and zombie was years earlier a master of the italian giallo in the company of argento and bava with films like a lizard in a woman's skin and his masterpiece don't torture a duckling this film has all the elements of the italian mystery thriller genre known as the giallo but really pulls the viewers in by having each key character with a skeleton in his her own closet this keeps you doing as much detective work as the detectives in the film itself who is killing the young boys in town the young rich woman who is so bored that she sexually taunts the eventual victims the reporter who likes to with a crime scene to get a better photo shot the with a mentally retarded daughter the local witch the town idiot the list goes on and you have to keep mental notes like a true game to play and solve the themes in this film are very daring and done with that perfect italian style in the early 1970s it is certain that no american studio would have even considered making a film of such strong content and that is precisely why this is such a satisfying film despite some unusual accent choices for the dubbing and will definitely have people discussing its meanings long after viewing it as the saying goes they don't make them like this anymore so get a copy and cherish an important film like this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9549928903579712 Review: it doesn't matter whether you've experienced the plight of the elderly in america or if you're just plain clueless uncle frank and matthew give you that clue in a straight forward funny wake up and smell the roses sort of way by the end of the film it is obvious that while being totally entertained somehow you've also been educated a terrific film by a terrific up and coming talent in the movie field matthew is a name to pay attention to Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5588811635971069 Review: this is another film where the cinematography is the best thing to recommend it that would be fine if the film were a travelogue but as a dramatic exercise in cinematic artistry that is not good enough the theme of inter species respect and co operation ventures into the forbidden world of inter species love but its approach is stereotypical indicating a lack of understanding of the behavior motives of either species as with many films one always wonders what could have been achieved by a more innovative director and a more creative screenwriter alas we probably will never know Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16918383538722992 Review: a mesmerizing film that certainly keeps your attention ben daniels is fascinating and courageous to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9270949363708496 Review: i love this movie though i don't like how they picture being an egyptian citizen myself that's why it earns an eight out of 10 br br the relationship between and the leopard is awkward and of course because of loneliness and living in that cave for quite so long he develops a kind of insanity and passion to that leopard br br a very touching scene when the leopard dies watch reaction br br all in all i find it enjoyable and i'm looking forward to reading the short story by Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9289717078208923 Review: a film about the relationship between a man and leopard that's very reminiscent of the english patient even down to a scene similar to when ralph character carries the body of his lover across a desert rock cliff in a passion in the desert the main character carries the body of the leopard across a desert rock cliff but in the opposite direction calculated decision or unconscious contrast historically expanded from a very short story the film is not perfect but a treat no less final shot will haunt me for weeks 8 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980434775352478 Review: the story starts out with a soldier being transported to a desert town then goes back in time to tell the tale of how he came to this place he started out as an officer in army fighting in egypt but became separated from his unit after nearly starving and or dying of thirst he came upon a leopard which somehow became his bosom buddy it brought him food and before long the soldier became almost totally wild so was his bonding with the animal all things do end however and the man decided it was necessary for him to leave the critter a very strange film well written and portrayed beautiful scenery from jordan and utah which didn't always blend perfectly but who cares Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671422839164734 Review: what an incredible story and what a beautiful film off to ben daniels and the great de this captivating film conveys the passion experienced by the characters so effortlessly and yet so powerfully i watched it mesmerized almost holding my breath as the story developed towards its end this film's execution was almost flawless simple and pure it plays with our hearts guiding us in understanding the strange platonic absolute thus possessive bond between two creatures not meant to be part of each other's world both are capable of affection yet ironically it's the more evolved one who becomes dependent and possessive unable to accept the other's freedom it's one of the most fascinating and intriguing look at the many forms of love and an incredible study on how oppressive and destructive human love can be sometimes br br only a rudimentary mind would associate this story with any kind of bestiality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9662002921104431 Review: an excellent story well told by the film maker the interactions between the man and the leopard brought many questions to the viewers mind about just who was being humane the humans killed for no reason the animals only to survive at the end of the movie you were left wondering just who the real hero of the movie was a well told story the human actor did an excellent job but the leopard stole every scene it was in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9703502655029297 Review: this movie is beautiful in all ways it is visually stunning and this is a good thing since the dialogue would only take up a page or two of paper the acting is superb it is subtle passionate and intense ben daniels does a fabulous job of turning himself into an animal and mixing that wild nature with a man's overbearing passion and honor there is not one flaw not one mistake or wrong moment to be found anywhere it is completely perfect but only if you understand what you're going to experience it isn't a movie for anyone who wants Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8140986561775208 Review: my opinions do not flow with the majority in most cases i tend to lean toward the artsy imaginative and different this movie was reminiscent of frances ford's the black stallion wherein a fantasy situation is created to showcase the beauty of a magnificent creature who's not readily available to view performing at its peak except on these of documentaries ala natural unlike those nature films this offering utilizes the finest movie making techniques the industry has to offer fit for a diva creating one of the most sensual super stars the cat on the screen br br this fantasy depicting the love relationship that develops between a french soldier he is very nice too lost on the egyptian desert and a female leopard he encounters when he chances upon an abandoned egyptian temple is mesmerizing i bought into it wholeheartedly if you are the least bit open to fantasy and appreciate the grace beauty power and sensuality of the feline you should enjoy it br br the only flaw in my book was the ending it was a perfect set up for a romeo and juliet finale that would have taken me over the top br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9720121622085571 Review: i remember reading the original story in college french br br i remember ken of tv in chicago reading it as one of his late night shows br br always loved the story but never believe they could or would make a movie of it to my surprise they did and did it very well br br few of any stories lend themselves to dramatization which is unfortunate and cat lover that i am i was always hoping it would be filmed without a lot of hollywood up this is as close to perfect conversion as could be done br br the theater of the mind is always better than what the eye can see but this is as close as i think it can come to letting the imagination of reading meet the reality of seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9508301615715027 Review: the silver screen gets freshly polished with this beautiful film about aging happily and enjoying life's there's plenty of silver hair on this silver screen but the film's namesake is more like 85 going on 25 with his energy humor and lust for life the story of entertainer uncle frank his devoted wife aunt and the residents of the local area nursing homes inspires us to live each day as if it's your last and brings a glimmer of hope to those often dreaded golden years a great movie for young and old audiences Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638076424598694 Review: de genuinely bizarre short story on which this was loosely based gets an unsettling albeit breathtakingly filmed treatment here as a sort of forbidden love blossoms over a period of time between man and beast in the early part of the nineteenth century thin and very blonde english actor ben daniels plays the role of a young soldier during the wars who gets lost whilst an exiled french painter across the rugged dangerous landscapes of the desert after literally going around in circles the two men give up ever trying to reach civilization again thus each decides against better judgment mind you to go their separate ways with the promise of both returning to the same exact spot when and if a water source is actually found this is of course how character comes to encounter the creature a wild and female leopard and eventually form a seemingly bond or rather love with it that both saves his life and nearly destroys it by film's end the exquisite cinematography minimalist dialog somewhat demented story which arguably hints at possible bestiality in about three scenes are what ultimately lead professional critics to pan the film as pretentious and overlong rubbish while it is a film that isn't exactly for all tastes mind you i find it to be a subtle though decidedly left of center mixture of fantasy with a surreal and sumptuous atmosphere highlighted by the fact that for more than half of the flick actor ben daniels is forced to perform opposite a wild animal four were actually used as opposed to just the one which plain common sense and a slight knowledge of theatrics dictates that it must have been a maddening and very difficult job that he managed to pull off quite brilliantly if you ask me overall i think that passion in the desert takes a while to warm up to but if you're a patient person who is willing to give it some time it does in fact cast it's uniquely original spell over you in spite of everything and unlike most platonic human and animal relationship stories it need not require a talking pig monkey or shaggy dog to keep your interest throughout out of Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8978735208511353 Review: i recently stumbled across a tv showing of passion having missed the opening scenes ms in to be praised for having the vision and courage to bring such a strange de tale to the screen i am grateful to the entire cast and crew for their parts in producing such a thoroughly fine motion picture it must have been arduous shooting so many scenes in the desert and i cannot comprehend how her trainer such a fine performance from the leopard this calls to mind another suspenseful adventure naked prey why isn't this film more well known hope i can find it on video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739533066749573 Review: passion in the desert exemplifies it is a visual narrative illuminated by the magnificent cinematography passion was filmed on location in the deserts of jordan egypt morocco and br br we are in egypt a soldier is writer and artist jean michel venture de on an official mission to document measure draw and paint the cultural landmarks of the egypt its stupendous ruins and mysterious people br br but can you truly document majestic fractured and wild can you truly capture the essence of egypt nature man and time br br jean and become lost in the mesmerizing gold desert whose their senses br br you can't get lost in egypt there's the nile and there's the sea says the and soon he discovers an ancient winding cave that leads to a ruin br br delirious and near delusional he attempts to rest a perplexing sound him his eyes body and emotions become locked in time as he stumbles into a sensual sensory experience br br a wild sleek female leopard stares back at him and their love affair begins br br a daring love affair a daring film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576560258865356 Review: this movie was thought to be low budget but it turned out to be awesome i just rented it from blockbuster and i loved it the acting was very good hot women and some scary parts it is plain and simply worth the money to pay for Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41844940185546875 Review: it's one of the best movies that i have seen this year i don't agree with the person who said it's boring of course some people may find this movie not frightening at all but personally i spent a very good moment this movie very well sex scenes with frightening scenes there is also a nice touch of humor for example when the wife tells her husband that in her childhood she was abused by her father and then her husband says how can someone abuse someone like you and then he attempts to attach her on the bed for sexual games d very funny i recommend this movie to everyone and by the way sorry for my poor english i'm from france Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.45117926597595215 Review: odd but wonderfully original movie genuinely frightening creepy and ridiculous in equal measures the setting of a high rise red brick apartment is a perfect backdrop for the haunting action the thought of a secret sealed room in a place like this is good enough but when the lead naive couple start cleaning up the old bed they find in this room the scene is set for some classic chills the cast is fantastic tanya really gets to chew some scenery after being in other full moon films joe estevez proves why brother martin sheen is so much bigger in hollywood his rolling eyes during the making the bed scene are really hilarious charles band co produced with stuart gordon and this really is an exceptional full moon release danny also directed hell asylum with Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792170524597168 Review: i guess by the time i saw this episode i had seen enough twilight to have it figured out ahead of time there is this odd of characters who find themselves at the bottom of a they are fine until an overzealous soldier shows up in their midst it is his prime to escape and so he the forces and puts them to work to reach the top of the there is much discussion about purpose and reason and speculation on their pasts but no one can remember anything they represent different jobs a piper a a clown a man in a tattered hat why are they there it leads to an adventure and is resolved at the end but i guess i had a pretty good idea before it all happened Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6149290800094604 Review: during the sci fi marathon of january 31 1999 this episode was the last one aired in the 20th century in my time zone eastern it was new year's eve and when the clown starts singing we're here because we're here because we're here because we're here i realized that this was clever nod to it being new year's eve because that tune is also the tune to old lang coincidence we will never know br br i love this story for the little touches the tear on the the antics of the clown and the hit yourself in the head ending this and the art carney santa are the only ones that are about christmas br br my personal top five episodes after five characters 1 the hunt 2 the after hours 3 the hitchhiker 4 the lonely 5 little girl lost Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20876319706439972 Review: it seems there are two kinds of people in the world those who think that five characters is one of the best episodes in the series and those who are so cool that they know it sucked because they were so clever and already predicted the lame twist at the end which apparently in their small minds is the only reason the twilight zone exists to come up with twists br br there are plenty of lame episodes in the series and i'm not one to rate all episodes ten but this one is certainly one of those that merit such a rating it is claustrophobic and colorful the suspense is built up and we cannot wait for the reveal of the secret at the end but whatever that secret is what these people are it doesn't really matter most of the beauty of the episode is to lead up to that it would be just as powerful if we never find out what these strangers in a strange place really are Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9229126572608948 Review: this is one of the classic twilight zone episodes where with the simplest of situations the viewer was drawn into a seemingly symbolic conflict only to find the solution surprising and strangely acceptable five figures are inside a container prison a major a a a clown and a tramp they are certainly an odd choice of types to be in this isolation chamber but they are all in it nevertheless and they are trying to figure out why they are there what have they in common none can figure it out but gradually the major them into working to bet out by standing on each other's shoulders and the major going to the top of the line of figures does reach the entrance and i'll leave it like that although one of the other critiques on this thread actually gives the story away br br the title seems to be suggested by six characters in search of an author famous play whether the actual purpose to the show was to spoof that play is questionable characters analyze their roles and relations with each other but the five characters here while they try to understand their situation are totally in the dark they are not in the situation of the six characters in who know their current situations this uncertainty of what is going on allows the viewers to think it is an abstract drama br br the actors william as the major and murray as the clown in particular give good accounts of themselves and the conclusion whether planned as a spoof or not is quite effective Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9059239029884338 Review: directed the 1959 film the journey starring yul brynner deborah kerr robert morley e g marshall anne jackson and jason robards br br the film takes place during the 1956 hungarian uprising and concerns a group of travelers having problems getting out of budapest because of political problems in that part of the world they are put on a bus to vienna but the russians led by major brynner their and hold them for questioning one of the passengers is paul fleming robards posing as an american but in reality a hungarian freedom fighter whom the major believes is being smuggled out of hungary in fact lady kerr is hiding him she becomes the focus of the romantic attentions br br very good film that conveys the tension and of the cold war and all of the performances are wonderful brynner is particularly excellent as the passionate major who isn't all bad and anne jackson gives a realistic powerful performance as a pregnant woman who doesn't want her child born in a communist country br br good script good director good cast there should be more films like this highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869007468223572 Review: five characters in search of an exit clearly has to be one of the more clever and better twilight zone episodes ever made because of it's abstract ideas and thoughtful plan where the characters have to search to discover identity and it ends as a surprise you have a military major a female dancer bag pipe player a clown and who all awake together in the bottom of a wall and none know how they got there and they don't know who they are so the episode starts out with very interesting drama and suspense from the very beginning making it so soul searching for the viewers interest to want to know the characters true identity and backgrounds plus the episode even adds more intrigue for the fact it places different types of characters with different views and lifestyles all with one goal in common to escape and find identity and peace that's very compelling for the viewer only in the end i don't want to spoil for those who haven't seen a surprise fall happens proving that many times you might want to stay where you are away in your little sheltered world and be away from the masses of other people's world as you will see the characters are loved in a different way by people in a much different form really great and cleverly done a real shock twist surprise that makes the viewer see the unexpected and cruel fate that happens sometimes when you search and seek Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803493022918701 Review: i will never forget the utterly absorbing effect this show had on me when i saw it for the first time from the moment that the major is startled by the clown to his anguished attempts to make sense of the situation we're alive we're people we must have memories quote but close to his clever attempt to improvise a means of escape this is riveting drama br br little touches stay with the viewer for a long time after watching it the moment when the lovely dances for everyone to the off key screeching of the scottish musician the wistful remark a miss is as good as a mile the shaken conclusion that they must be in hell br br this is a brilliant episode beautifully written and acted the breathtaking beauty of susan harrison adds to the of the strange touching story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893777966499329 Review: while researching susan harrison the in reference to a bonanza episode i was reminded of this gem br br this episode is the inspiration for all along the watch tower cover is probably as well know and is one of his best which is one of his best br br thus this episode is responsible for several not bad for approximately 22 minutes of television br br but this is the twilight zone further comment of the series is unnecessary br br characters' is typical serling intense dramatic toward an end that is as inevitable in hindsight as it is surprising the first time you see it br br this episode is spoiled in one sentence and is too good to spoil for any who have not seen it br br but you will feel ambushed and you will never listen to hendrix with the same ears again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569836854934692 Review: for those curious this episode is based in theme upon play six characters in search of an author and jean paul play no exit as indicated most obviously by its title but of course with a sterling twist br br five very different individuals find themselves in a round room with no idea who they are other than the indication of their attire a bell intermittently rings perhaps also a allusion increasing the agony of their the newcomer to the group a major is determined to escape while the others are resigned to their fate br br unlike these characters don't even have a story they have nothing other than the experience of the room in their consciousness and no one to author their nonexistent story so their position is even more hopeless than the characters in piece unlike both and there is no relationship involved between the characters and therefore no real conflict between them though the theme of personal responsibility versus apathy is prominent in this story br br though this significantly from the storyline of the authors alluded to in the title themes of and and many other authors of the twentieth century come through with absolute clarity this is very obviously a piece which addresses post perspective in the context of the cold war era there is also an emphasis upon issues of personal insignificance br br this is easily one of the best episodes i've seen and still exceptionally relevant to current experience as are and exactly what makes a good piece of writing into a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837493896484375 Review: kite runner is undoubtedly one of the most amazing books i have read in the recent past i perhaps had very high expectations from the film but none the less the movie was good the entire setting seemed realistic nothing was made to fancy the dialogs were not very attractive or powerful they were just right the movie was not a bad experience at all especially at the last where it got real emotional and even the hardest man would probably cry but my imagination was far better than the movie i cried more upon reading the novel than seeing the movie but overall a good movie to see for those of u who are not readers but the readers the novel would be a better experience so if at all u want to see the movie read the novel first and then compare it to the movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7587045431137085 Review: two young friends grow up together in afghanistan the events of their lives drive them apart and one of them has now been living in the usa for a good number of years as he receives a phone call it is clear that he has to return for there is trouble in the air br br this is a film about life lasting friendships mistakes and making up again but also a film about darkness pain and endurance from the pleasurable young days of growing up and playing games to the falling apart back to the playing of games this is a slow film but not too slow br br it plays on emotions and that is quite right for a drama but it does so a bit too much for my liking this makes it too much of a tearjerker loosing it a bit of the quality it carries it is still good but not fantastic br br 7 out of 10 ran Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830088019371033 Review: ok i haven't read the and maybe the book was who knows but i loved the movie it was entertaining not a bit boring enjoyable and most of all heart wrenching the friendship between the two kids was so pure and innocent these kids acted so well especially the son of the servant oh my god that's like the form of god on the face of earth he steals our heart so easily spoilers the other friend the rich guy is a kid and his confusion and frustration can be understood but i did get angry when he abandoned and ignored his friend in the time when he needed anyways he was just a kid and a bit stubborn to i wish the movie would also have shown the older version of the poor kid it pains to just think of the ending this movie is sad i felt terribly sad during the ending tears dropped down my eyes yes the background scores are fantastic the scenes are wow the kite scenes are fascinating and well it gets a bit of an adventure in the middle wonderfully acted and superbly cast the kids acted so well great direction don't know why this movie failed to the critics but it sure did woo me 10 10 must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809253811836243 Review: i have not read the novel from which the film is based on so i cannot comment on what is missing or if there were changes made br br as i stated above i had a wonderful experience watching the kite runner i find that when i see films about other cultures than ours here in the usa i learn how other peoples live exist br br the actors in this movie are from afghanistan other countries in that area there are 3 young children in this near epic movie in there first roles they were marvelous br br the scenes that was supposedly in kabul were shot in various parts of china i assume that the area is similar to the actual places in the book br br mark foster directed he did finding he has created the same magic here br br all aspects of production are first rate br br i found this a better movie than those nominated won oscars br br the film is sub titled it is very clear to read it has a proper pg 13 rating spoiler alert the child rape scene is very well handled br br i cannot however give this a 4 star rating as the general plot story line we have seen many many times non the less this is a very worthwhile movie to watch br br ratings 1 2 out of 4 95 points out of 100 imdb 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.312976598739624 Review: one of the best and most inspirational movies about a different culture i've seen in years tragic and touching worth the watch maybe a few times we all know how brutal children can be i know from my own and my brothers experiences as children and this movie hit the nail on the head perfectly the kite running is amazing and i need to do research on the validity of that event even though it is done in cgi it is still amazing and very interesting to maneuver a kite like that with a single string seems impossible but they make it believable anyway this movie has many twists and turns that are i'm sure to many probably easy to figure out but they hit me before i could which makes a great movie for me when you figure out the whole movie in the first 10 minutes it kind of ruins it but this one does it so smoothly that it's hard to guess it even when it happens i'm a guy and i don't mind saying that the tears were flowing at more than one point in this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8350093364715576 Review: based on the best selling novel by the kite runner is a story of friendship betrayal and the struggle for redemption set in afghanistan prior to the soviet invasion of 1979 and later in the days of taliban rule all of the elements are present for great drama but under the direction of marc forster finding the film lacks the kind of searing emotional impact that makes for a memorable experience though it is entertaining well acted and occasionally moving br br set in 1978 in kabul but filmed in china because of the dangers in afghanistan the friendship that opens the film between two young boys is very real though they are miles apart in social and economic circumstances 12 year old amir lives in posh surroundings with his wealthy and educated father baba played by the great although his wealth seems a bit incongruous in one of the poorest countries in the world though baba is a loving father he confesses to khan shaun his friend and business associate that amir is too soft and that there is something missing with that boy the family has a servant ali who on his every need and whose son hassan khan is amir's best friend br br the two are separated not only by class but also by ethnicity amir a burgeoning writer is a member of the majority while hassan is a a minority sect 10 of the population though we learn little about their traditions or social situation they are bound together by their love of kite flying a popular sport in kabul and by amir's reading afghan folk stories to hassan who is illiterate the annual kite flying competition to the boys is a big event in their lives and the cgi effects are breathtaking the kite strings are covered with glass particles and the winner is the one whose kite string can cut down the other in the sky hassan is the kite runner who has an uncanny ability to locate the fallen and bring them to amir as a trophy after amir wins the important contest however a sad event occurs that will shape the rest of his life br br bullies led by the older who later appears as a ruthless taliban leader attack hassan because he is a and brutally rape him off camera while amir is too frightened to try and prevent it unable to confront his perceived lack of courage though one must wonder what if anything he could have done to help hassan guilt becomes the driving force in his relationship with hassan and their friendship becomes strained in one incident amir throws at hassan as if begging him to fight back and punish him for his but hassan doesn't take the bait continuing to be loyal in spite of his friend's cowardice when amir urges his father to dismiss the servants and accuses hassan of stealing his watch hassan admits to the theft even though he is innocent eventually circumstances force ali and hassan to leave out of shame when the russians invade afghanistan baba and amir also leave fleeing to pakistan and then to california where the story picks up years later br br baba is forced to work at a gas station and to sell at an open air market while amir seemingly going through the motions of living studies to become a writer at the local community college after he falls in love and marries leoni the daughter of a kabul general amir finally his first novel a season of ashes and things look very positive when amir receives a call from khan asking him to visit him in pakistan telling him there is a way to be good again the of guilt that has haunted him all of his life amir to go home he returns to pakistan and with great risk goes back to an afghanistan now controlled by the taliban to confront the demons of his past and to discover a startling secret in the process br br the kite runner is a sensitive film that deals with the internal pain that comes from knowing that you were not true to your best instincts and allows for the possibility of moving beyond shame to a new level of responsibility it also does not hide the pain caused to afghanistan by wars and revolution a pain that is perhaps represented by the suffering hassan unfortunately it reduces complex situations to the level of good guys and villains and what actually happened the u s who engaged in anti government covert operations within the country from any responsibility for the disastrous war that left over one million dead and millions more disabled though we are inspired by the outstanding child actors and moved by the freedom that kite flying represents the kite runner its power when it attempts to substitute melodrama for history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961978018283844 Review: there have been many excellent comments about this movie and i want to add my voice to the praise yul brynner has never been more powerfully attractive his major was riveting your eyes just cannot leave the screen when he's on it this is his movie this is not to slight the rest of the cast which was also exemplary especially deborah kerr and anne jackson as they were mostly stage actors they brought many nuances to their performances for example i have seen this movie at least 4 times but this is the first time i noticed the reaction of the german girl when she came face to face with a russian soldier even though he was not threatening her absolutely hysterical reaction made me realize that she must have been in germany after wwii and was most likely gang raped by the red army the possibility of discovering deeper layers of story that may lie just beneath the surface makes me want to see this fascinating film again and again please put it on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523686766624451 Review: lackawanna blues is a moving story about a boy who is raised in a house by some pretty unusual people br br it's editing and soundtrack really pulls you in to the story and lets you experience the film the way the writer really meant for it to be seen br br the music really tied into the story which made the characters come to life the editing made the story more progressive and captivating br br i was also surprised by some of the performances of the cast most notably s br br i can't wait to see the one man show featuring this films writer ruben santiago hudson Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610517024993896 Review: this is a film that left me breathless wanting to learn more of the afghan history and traditions with todays evil mantra reality it was inspirational to experience the beauty of the people and their beliefs br br casting was impeccable the scenery simply marvelous the acting was first rate and the fact that the academy overlooked this except it's music is unforgivable br br the script is wonderful and such and emotional journey provoking an ugly cry from this watcher br br a film worth watching a second and third time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698345065116882 Review: i read the book before watching the movie and it left me emotionally drained but i felt that it truly transported me to afghanistan a culture i know very little about i had great hopes for this movie and it did not disappoint i watched this with someone who didn't read the book and he also enjoyed it they had to some things in the movie but it was a well acted and well shot film it leaves you thinking about the movie long after it is over you feel for the characters and their i highly recommend this movie to those who like emotionally draining drama and want to experience culture there are some disturbing scenes not suitable for children to watch it is a heavy drama depicting the horrors of life under a regime Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9546182751655579 Review: i have no read the novel on which the kite runner is based my wife and daughter who did thought the movie fell a long way short of the book and i'm prepared to take their word for it but on its own the movie is good not great but good how accurately does it portray the havoc created by the soviet invasion of afghanistan how convincingly does it show the taliban regime that followed i'd rate it c on the first and b on the second the human story the afghan american who returned to the country to rescue the son of his childhood is well done but it is on this count particularly that i'm told the book was far more convincing than the movie the most exciting part of the film however the kite in kabul and later a mini contest in california cannot have been by the book i'd wager money on that Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8052495718002319 Review: this is absolutely one of our favourites of 2007 br br the tale of two boys who come from different worlds but are as close as brothers is brilliantly told br br beautifully shot and scripted from childhood to the adulthood it never falters br br a brilliant insight into a lost culture and a very good way to understand cultures and traditions this is also an exceptional tale in its own right it is both compassionate and thrilling uplifting and filled with immense sorrow joyful and depressing br br with excellent performances from the cast and great technical skills behind the camera this really is film at its best br br highest recommendation a real slice of life that and informs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810179471969604 Review: can a film be too faithful to the book upon which it is based judging from the time spanning 2007 adaptation of huge 2003 seller the answer is rather ironically yes like many i was enthralled by the book an impressive first effort by the afghan american writer physician so obviously were director marc forster stranger than fiction and screenwriter david troy who pay meticulous attention to the most significant details of the story within the film's minute running time yet the seamless tapestry of heartfelt events in novel often comes across as episodic and truncated because forster and are sincerely trying hard to remain true to the full scope of the story within the time constraints part of the challenge is how carefully used symbolic acts to provide literary then and now to what is essentially a three act story a technique that can come across as somewhat contrived on screen br br however the filmmakers do the most important things right specifically giving the viewer an intimate look into a hidden culture conveyed through cnn news reports ensuring authenticity by having characters speak in the dialect of the afghan language and capturing the emotional of the complex narrative the first part of the movie is set in 1978 afghanistan before the soviet invasion and the eventual of the taliban the focus is on the relationship between amir the son of an affluent businessman named baba and the devoted hassan the son of his father's servant connected by their mutual love of kite running the two are thick as thieves until a tragic event separates them unable to find the courage that comes so naturally to his father amir is crippled by guilt for not having rescued hassan from an unspeakable act performed by a trio of local bullies forster makes especially palpable the ethnic tensions between the and the in afghanistan br br upon the 1979 invasion by soviet troops amir and baba flee to the u s where the story picks up their story nine years later in california a suburban of afghan baba is reduced to working in a gas station and operating a flea market amir meets a local afghan girl and marries this is the film's least interesting passage since treatment gives short to characters like amir's wife and most critically amir is portrayed by necessity as a young man with a downward cast toward his self esteem the final section flashes forward twelve years where amir upon publication of his first book is summoned back to taliban afghanistan to rescue son from the taliban as a means to for his cowardice years earlier there is true suspense and fear generated in this portion of the story as shocking revelations and old acquaintances come back to haunt amir during his journey br br a british actor of egyptian heritage the lead in united 93 has the central role of amir as an adult a challenging role since he has to convey a constant sense of shame and diminished self worth until the end the other professional actors fare better shaun tony savior in the current iron man as business partner khan who holds the key to the truth leoni quietly affecting as and best of all iranian actor who brings pride and dignity to baba three young non professionals were recruited from school system to play the key child roles and all are quite good is up to the challenge of the toughest part as young amir and ali danish is poignant as nearly catatonic son but it's the sad eyed moon faced ahmad khan who will break your heart as the young hassan especially in the devastating throwing scene it's fair to say his performance is on par with the young in vittorio de classic bicycle thieves br br the technical aspects are well done in particular roberto clean cinematography western china convincingly substitutes for afghanistan alberto evocative score and even the cgi effects showcasing the in turbulent flight the 2008 dvd has a solid set of extras beginning with an insightful commentary from forster and although some of their dialogue seems rather forced there are two included the first is the 14 minute words from the kite runner which focuses on connection to the story and the development of the novel and the second is the 25 minute images from the kite runner a more standard behind the scenes look at the production rounding out the extras are the original theatrical trailer a few previews and a from on how to help the during their current time of need Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9345670938491821 Review: the kite runner is one of those modern epics that one is occasionally graced with spanning two multiple family generations and many decades this film touches on a myriad of items including friendship love loss and ultimately redemption br br it's prime is young amir a native afghan boy who often plays with the hired help mainly young hassan ahmad khan a boy who's family is supposedly inferior to the ruling but the two form a bond of friendship based on education amir teaches hassan to read closeness in amir's house and of course kite flying br br but bad times are on the way for the city of kabul the communists are invading and amir and hassan have separated due to an impossibly brutal act of prejudice by an afghan boy against hassan the two may never see each other again br br amir's father races to get himself and his son out of afghanistan eventually finding their way to america here the two set up a gas station and live hand to mouth by selling at niche and as amir's father gradually becomes ill a new revelation will strike to the heart of amir one that he cannot ignore and requires his return to his beloved kabul br br a study of friendship war and reconciliation the kite runner is truly a fantastic piece of cinema the story is never inappropriately spoken in english whenever we're in a foreign country and only broken english whenever we're in america this was refreshing and lent itself to a sense of realism br br the acting was on par with the best you'll see too particular note must be made of who plays baba amir's ailing father and strong patriarch also lead as the older amir is played well especially when returning to kabul to find it in ruin quite the contrast from when he'd left br br the cinematography of afghanistan during amir's escape and ultimate return are nothing short of breathtaking with snow capped peaks that will cause your mouth to i'm not sure exactly which mountain range they used in the film but wherever it was i want to go there and film it myself but it isn't the cinematography nor the acting of one or two people that makes this film a success it is a simple story told very well that makes it worth any movie while highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888990521430969 Review: guilt and redemption are two of the staple emotions and plot elements of the heavy powerful dramas that the oscars love so much which is kind of funny since the kite runner was only nominated for best original score the lack of nominations was perhaps unjust while most film adaptations of books or any other means are usually inferior to their literary counterparts and the kite runner is not an exception marc film adaptation is a good one br br most people are familiar with the story the book having been read by millions so i won't go into the plot except to say that the book stays pretty faithful to its source that being said if you don't know the plot see the movie or better yet read the book br br the best thing the kite runner has going for it other than its story is director marc forster forster is a director with epic scope and unique vision that is perfectly utilized in bringing book to the screen a small part of me worried that he would use the same dreamy images that were included in one of earlier features finding don't get me wrong finding is a wonderful film one of my favorites actually but the visual trickery he used in there doesn't have a place here fortunately forster understands that and the brilliance of his direction shows his versatility though the lack of a best director nomination for his work here is not exactly a travesty i see a number of in store for him down the road br br also of note is the screenplay adaptation it remains faithful to the source but it leaves room for vision to interpret the material the dialogue is not dumbed down and it along with direction moves at a solid pace like forster the lack of recognition at awards time for the screenplay was not an outrage but i wouldn't have complained if it was at least nominated br br the line here between this film being great and outstanding lies with the acting most of the performances are solid but there are some that don't quite make the cut and it hurts the film the most notable weak performance comes from who plays the young amir it's not that it's bad it's just that it's not as effective as it could be he just can't translate the guilt that amir to the audience in fact i think i might have been a little lost at this point in the movie at this point had i not read the book because of this he looks somber and at times but we can't feel his emotions this is a difficult part to portray and for the most part young holds his own which is especially surprising since this is his first film role br br the best performances come from who plays the adult amir and shaun who plays the wise kahn may not be a known name though he was in paul united 93 but his work here is amazing he's a quiet modest man and he perfectly when needed to a lesser capable actor could have made the character of khan into a cliché but shaun uses enough subtlety and care in his performance that he creates what the clichés are trying to portray br br forgive me if i go on a rant here but this is something that i must address and that is the film's pg 13 rating the fact that this film received such a low rating is outrageous there is no justification for it some could argue that the rating was bent because of the need for everyone to see it like the gore in saving private ryan which some say should have earned the film an nc 17 rating but that exception cannot be applied here the only purpose the scene serves is to tell the story forster probably at the of the producers tried as hard as he could to tame the film's most painful and disturbing scene to allow the film to sneak by with a pg 13 rating but the subject material is too disturbing to be depicted in any way and get less than an r rating regardless of if how tasteful is may be portrayed worse this editing robs the scene of much of its power and by trying it make it less disturbing to get the lower rating is insulting furthermore some scenes of violence are incredibly disturbing as well in terms of how much time these scenes take of the movie it doesn't add to much but what is there is well deserving of an r rating at the very least the mpaa whose system of rating movies has always been corrupt has sunk to a new low by giving this film such a low rating br br but one shouldn't fault the film for this the film is a solid film that is well worth seeing especially if they are fans of the book Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5051400065422058 Review: watching stranger than fiction director marc the kite runner is the cinematic equivalent of eating your vegetables because this art house epic rated pg 13 is good for your movie going diet no this isn't the kind of movie that i like to on the couch and eyeball at the end of a tough day the kite runner isn't your typical mainstream movie designed to entertain you and make you forget about your troubles first no celebrity stars appear in it second nothing is cut and dried black or white or so outlandish that you don't believe an image that you see third the kite runner lapses into subtitles when the characters occasionally speak in their native tongue fourth film isn't a romantic trifle about boy wants girl boy loses girl and then boy wins girl back fifth this foreign language film may make you feel uncomfortable and challenge your assumptions about life friendship and survival the chief themes here are cowardice and redemption the protagonist commits a cowardly offense in the first half of the action that he must for at the cost of his own personal safety and integrity right the kite runner is about redeeming oneself for the sins of the past we're talking about personal so don't rent or buy this wonderful movie for a boy's night out celebration or something to take the bad taste of the day out of your system based on novel this culturally enlightened melodrama about right and down initially looks like one of those light hearted friendship movies about adolescents in the vein of the adventures of tom sawyer and the about a half hour into its minutes this escapade about two youngsters who fly in afghanistan turns dark and unsavory nevertheless if you can handle the remaining hour of the plot you'll emerge relieved and perhaps even entertained br br the kite runner opens in san francisco in the year 2000 as our protagonist afghan amir jan of united 93 and his wife leoni of the receive two boxes of published copies of amir's first novel no sooner has amir had a chance to in his triumph of a life time as a storyteller than the phone jars him from his and he is drawn reluctantly back into a past that is best left forgotten for him khan shaun of the story calls amir from pakistan to make a request was a servant in amir's household back in the 1970s when amir lived with his wealthy merchant father baba of a taste of cherry in afghanistan before the soviet invasion you have one more chance to be good informs amir without sugar coating his request basically wants amir to fly to pakistan and then enter war torn afghanistan and rescue young grandson ali danish who is being held a prisoner against his will as a sex slave for newcomer a cruel taliban and amir's once dreaded adversary br br the kite runner shifts from san francisco in 2000 to an extended flashback set in kabul in 1978 when life was idyllic twelve year old amir and the son of his father's servant hassan ahmad khan love to watch movies such as john western the magnificent seven when they aren't flying incidentally this is kite flying like you've never seen kite flying not only do the kids fly them but they also compete with other kids to see who can cut the strings of another kid's kite the kite fighting flight scenes generate the same kind of excitement that the dog fighting scenes had in tony scott's top gun hassan is amir's best friend but unlike amir hassan belongs to the minority earlier young amir and hassan had a confrontation with young and his two was about to beat them up but hassan pulls out his and threatened to use it on had no choice but to back down meanwhile amir was prepared to suffer the hand fate had dealt him amir's father baba his son's lack of spine and fears that he will grow up half of a man because he is a coward unlike the plucky little hassan who amir out of anyway amir and hassan emerge from the showdown with without a scratch later after amir sets a new record with his kite flying and fight skills hassan runs after a kite to claim it hassan is the eponymous character referred to in the title hassan claims the fallen kite but he finds himself at the mercy of and his two minions lets hassan kept the kite but his minions pin hassan spread eagle belly down in an alley while the youth worst a traumatized amir watches the assault from nearby but lacks the courage to on behalf of his friend who would have for him br br aside from the extraordinary aerial scenes with the the kite runner is down to earth straight forward stuff when amir returns to afghanistan to rescue he as a taliban fighter but he doesn't carry a the rescue scene in the kite runner is rather like the escape scene from the midnight express while forster doesn't explore the local politics or plunge us into the ethnic and cultural issues at stake here indeed troy david had to eliminate some parts of the book and the racial and ethnic prejudices aren't clearly so you have to accept some things on faith forster the film in nearly china to give it an authentic look forster deserves credit for making this two hour plus epic fascinating the performances especially by the children stand out for their believability the kite runner is a film that you won't easily forget Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646933674812317 Review: i have read both the book and saw the movie today the storyline is so powerful that almost any script or screenplay would have done justice to it so nothing much there however this is still a beautiful movie because it makes one think and feel just like the book watching it is not like watching a documentary on a failed state and feeling sympathetic towards people suffering under an oppressive regime but is like watching any other common man's story unfold across generations across amir's cowardice his guilt his dilemmas and finally his choosing a way of redemption could have been a story of any of us there isn't a single character to look up to and but all of them are gray just like all of us br br another important observation is that the movie does a great job of the lives of through the twenty some years of turbulent political scenarios the vibrant care free childhood represents kabul before the russian invasion and the desolate shattered remains of the city echo what the taliban has done to it br br the child actors deserve up' all the way they can put any matured actor to shame br br if you have not yet seen the movie or read the book just walk into the theater keeping in mind that you are going to witness a multi layered story woven on a multi colored fabric of human emotions and sentiments this movie is not meant to stir anti soviet and anti taliban feelings but to feel the trials of human existence br br i read some of the external reviews linked to the site and i must confess i do not see the point in writing reviews that summarize the storyline like a distant spectator and point out technical details about amazing cinematography or something similar at least for this movie one should try to connect to it rather than judging it objectively Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4428369402885437 Review: i have never read the book but had always heard good things about it so when the movie came out i considered going to see it but never did now it has come out on dvd and i have thought of renting for a few weeks now last night i finally picked it up i am very glad that i did br br cinematography was incredible in this movie the scenery etc all made you feel like you were in kabul the acting was all very good although i am sure some of the emotions were lost in the translation and the story itself was good and pure and uplifting yes the story was very sad but at the same time uplifting br br and i will be honest as a white american made me see aside of kabul and afghanistan that i never picture in my mind when i think about it showed me a afghanistan before the taliban showed me a place that was beautiful showed me a place with good hearted people i community that was like a family aside from a few bullies br br anyways i recommend this movie to everyone it is one of the best i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798644781112671 Review: most people will consider that yul greatest performance was as the ruler of in the king and i certainly it gave him a wide variety of moods to test his abilities in from comic to tragic from eager to learn to dominating to hateful it also showed him to advantage as a talk singer and a dancer finally as it was also his tony award winning performance from broadway the film allowed us to capture something of the great broadway performance as well br br but he did other movies that showed his talents as well as the king and i his comic turn in once more with feeling was quite nice so was his performance as general in anastasia or his in the ten commandments yet he came terribly close to being a 1950s successor to eric von as the man you love to hate a certain vulnerability in his acting and roles him to the movie public even after his best years as a star were behind him and he more and more to repeating the king of on television and the stage br br to me his finest performance is in this 1959 drama with deborah kerr jason robards jr robert morley e g marshall anne jackson and ronnie howard the film is set in pretty modern times the powder that was hungary in 1956 when briefly it looked like the iron curtain was about to collapse there under the of hungarian patriot and his supporters but the hungarian revolution collapsed due to bad timing the russians and their polish and east german allies sent tanks in to crush the revolt and arrested and executed and other the west stood by and let this happen england and france had gotten caught in the crisis and the u s had them and israel for attacking egypt due to the actions of three close allies of the u s the west found it hard to condemn the overkill of the soviet union it was an unfortunate situation and the have never forgotten how they were abandoned in it br br in the film brynner is major a russian intelligence officer who is watching for some of the leaders of the hungarian revolt one of whom is paul jason robards may be getting assistance from some westerners on a bus tour through hungary led by robert morley including marshall jackson and howard and kerr the latter are being kept in a hotel while their bus is being and brynner with them hoping for a lead to the whereabouts of robards but brynner is human he tries to be with these people all of whom see him as a monster and in sequence when he has drunk a little too much he confronts them with the questions that has bothered historians since 1945 how is it even if one notes that russia had stalin in charge that relations between russia and the west collapsed so quickly the allies on the whole had worked well together from 1941 to 1945 but after and all types of mutual suspicions just did they have to is a good officer but he is torn in half by loyalty to the communist in the soviet union and in hungary that he supports and his growing fondness towards kerr who is hiding robards but is also willing to note the more human side of the russian major and as the film reaches it's tragic climax we watch as has to decide if he will follow his sense of duty or take pity on kerr robards and the other westerners who want to leave it becomes a true struggle for him and one that he may win far too late it was a great film about a tragedy of post war europe and possibly the most thoughtful role yul brynner ever portrayed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791259765625 Review: in the 70's in afghanistan the boy amir and the boy hassan ahmad khan who is his loyal friend and son of their servant ali are raised together in amir's father house playing and on the streets of a peaceful kabul amir feels that his wise and good father baba blames him for the death of his mother in the delivery and also that his father loves and prefers to him in return amir feels a great respect for his father's best friend khan shaun who supports his intention to become a writer after amir winning a competition of runs to bring a kite to amir but he is beaten and raped by the brutal in an empty street to protect amir's kite the coward amir witness the assault but does not help the loyal on the day after his birthday party amir hides his new watch in bed to frame the boy as a thief and force his father to fire ali releasing his conscience from recalling his cowardice and betrayal in 1979 the russians invade afghanistan and baba and amir escape to pakistan in 1988 they have a simple life in california when amir graduates in a public college for the pride and joy of baba later amir meets his leoni and they get married in 2000 after the death of baba amir is a famous novelist and receives a phone call from the terminal khan who secrets about his family forcing amir to return to in pakistan in a journey of redemption br br i am not familiar with the afghan culture and i did not read this novel in spite of the recommendation of my daughter and yesterday i decided to watch this movie on dvd i found a good story of loyalty cowardice betrayal and redemption with a brief insight in the recent history of afghanistan from a peaceful period in the 70's to the present days with the taliban the actors and actresses have great performances giving credibility to the realistic story the locations in china recall the images we see in television from afghanistan in the end i found the kite runner a good movie my vote is seven br br title brazil o de the kite chaser Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826270937919617 Review: greetings again from the darkness based on the mega best seller from author the film provides us a peak at the ugliness of post russia invaded afghanistan and the terror of the taliban director marc foster adds a gem to his resume which already includes monster's ball finding and stranger than fiction br br the story of young friends amir and hassan and the unknown bond they share into the next generation this is a story of honor and courage and loyalty and is an unusual coming of age tale some great scenes of the boys when they are kids and then a couple of truly amazing scenes as amir returns as an adult to find imprisoned son br br this is tight compelling story telling with a message the acting is solid throughout with no one actor stealing the screen although not a pleasant story to watch unfold it is certainly meaningful and heart felt plus a quick shot of midnight oil playing in the pool hall is a welcome gift Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751734733581543 Review: it was amazing as a librarian and an at the new york library vitality fund event on thursday night october 18 i was privileged to see a pre release screening of the new movie the kite runner the release of the movie has been delayed because of concerns about the welfare of the child actors involved i am grateful that the event was allowed to go on as planned br br regarding the movie i feel it was masterfully done it had as much impact on me i think as stanley a clockwork orange even though it is much less graphic much less there is no comparison between the horrendous shocking violence and rape shown in a clockwork orange and the small amount of violence actually shown in kite runner only the subject matter and the implications for the human psyche are comparable i have written more details about the violence and child rape and how it was handled on my my overall impression was that this film was fantastic one of the best made films i have seen the depiction of the boys flying their captured some of the beauty and grace of an art form unknown to most of the world the subject matter is intensely serious and the movie carries the emotions of the audience into that subject matter without many jarring hollywood touches which have ruined other movies although the cart of was an obvious bit of symbolism to me br br finally i must mention the excellence of the sound track the by the boy of poetry by as two main characters are fleeing the country during the russian invasion under terrifying circumstances truly showed the power of those poems i urge anyone watching to disregard the subtitles in that scene to the extent that you can and just listen to the beauty of the language i don't even know what language amir is quoting whether his normal dialect is the same as original dialect also please note the sound heard every time a kite line is cut i found it a profound distinctive sound though the who were with me did not notice it at all i can't help but wonder if actually make a sound like that when they are cut or if it gives a sense of the sound experienced by the kite during competition Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8270896673202515 Review: the kite runner is one of the most controversial films of the year and it's not just one of those invented by pr people to sell tickets no this is a film that was actually pulled from release because the producers began to fear for their safety of their actors that may give you an idea of just how sensitive and topical some of the material is the kite runner is an important film for our modern world because now more than ever we need stories that show the reality of war not just action movies that the violence it was adapted from the best selling book and some critics have charged that something was lost in translation but if you don't bring the baggage of the novel into the screening you will be very moved Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8661045432090759 Review: i just saw it at an advance screening i haven't read the book but heard many good things about it br br the movie was absolutely fantastic very moving with a roller coaster of emotions you totally connect with the characters shaun was great it was a complete departure from his usual roles and his acting for those who understand was incredible br br one thing to notes it that actually loved the film which is unusual for book adaptation movies even after seeing the movie several times he was sobbing br br also the animation from the intro was exquisite with names displayed as if it were very unique at times the translation was not clearly conveying the message efficiently but all in all this was a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9638239741325378 Review: the kite runner was beautiful poignant and very moving i particularly loved the two child actors in the film as well as the actor portraying the father it really made me want to go back and read the book again br br the music was a wonderful part of the fabric of the movie if there is a soundtrack coming out for the film i will buy it to accompany my second reading of the book it is also a visually stunning film the cinematography was gorgeous and really added to experience br br the brazilian word is very of how i felt at the end of the film it is a deep feeling of longing for someone or someplace which is very sweet but also tinged with an inescapable sadness definition provided years ago by antonio carlos br br saw it at a small cinema here for an advance screening i would love to see it again on a really large screen with a tricked out sound system br br can't wait for the formal release i will definitely recommend the film to friends Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790226817131042 Review: i know that to include everything in the book the film would have to have been several hours long so i think they did their best to include things that were crucial and pivotal to the story i thought the casting was great the children who played amir and hassan were very good actors and the guy who played amir as an adult was great the scenes between him and baba were especially touching i thought the locations they used were interesting scenes set in afghanistan were shot in china and one scene that took place in ca the graduation scene was actually shot on treasure island in san francisco i worked one day as an extra on kite runner and it was that day the day they shot the graduation scene we reported to treasure island in the morning they checked everyone's wardrobe to make sure it looked like the late 80s an then we took our places in the audience they shot the scene over and over again until they were happy with it it was cool to see the actors up close and also to see the book's author who was on hand as a story consultant i thought this book was excellent and i recommend both the book and the movie to anyone this is a moving story about friendship love guilt and eventual redemption there is a way to be good again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861095547676086 Review: amazing astounding brilliant superb those are the four adjectives that prop up in my head when i start describing the kite runner book adaptation had already captured many minds in fact it is rumored that he himself broke down in to tears after watching the premier i must say before i even start that i had read the book before i saw the advanced screening of the kite runner so my judgment and views may be slightly biased br br firstly let me say it that even though in my opinion the book was better than the final product of the movie it is by no means a bad adaptation i mean for a two hour movie it's got the deserved response things do appear a tad fast in the final twenty odd minutes but apart from that it has succeeded what the book did it has captured the minds and imagination of millions all across the globe the magic woven by to give us a sense of remorse of joy of sadness of pain of loyalty is astute in this adaptation especially in the very first scene when young hassan says if you tell me to eat dirt i will but i know you won't ask me to such a touching line is bound to capture the hearts of many the two young actors were brilliant absolutely superb especially the boy who played the innocent but loyal hassan a boy who refuses to give up a kite he caught because he promised his best friend that he would bring it to him only to be abused by large bullies who beat him up and use him sexually and then to be by his best friend as a coward the entire act is so touching that it cannot but wet your eyes br br the entire movie is well placed save the last bit the point when amir learns of his true relationship with hassan and reads first and last not to him when he breaks down in tears feeling helpless lonely and that appeared a bit rushed and felt that amir was behind a facade in the book had dedicated some 10 12 pages to describe amir's state of mind in that position but that his made up for in the penultimate segment of the movie when amir stands up for boy his nephew in front of his commanding father in law the ending was well deserved and i am sure will be well appreciated it felt witnessing the torch pass down from one generation to another br br coming over to the technical aspects first of all the acting just one word superb from start to finish young hassan and amir their father his friend khan everyone has been superb especially young hassan second the direction was amazing coupled with some brilliant camera work the background score was also impressive right from the start credit track to the end credit and i especially loved the one when amir is in the in pakistan the western and islamic fusion made that extra special br br all in all this is definitely one of the better movies and it's a welcome break from all those iran inspired movies that we have floating all over this year 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9916415214538574 Review: the kite runner should win an oscar it's perfect in every sense the story the script the acting the cinematography one would never guess it was filmed in china the story of two childhood friends and what follows in their adult lives will leave a lasting impression the depiction of life in afghanistan under the taliban is all too real and horrifying i have not read the book but i have seen comments that put down the movie because the book is always better it doesn't really matter no one put down gone with the wind because it wasn't true to the book as a matter of fact it won the academy award for best picture and several other oscars i think this movie is brilliant bravo to the writer and director and the actors Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497737884521484 Review: i just watched this film at an advanced screening i had not read the book and knew nothing of the story but went because the book was voted book of the year by two local colleges so i cannot compare the book with the movie as others have done br br in short i thought this was an incredibly moving story the acting was believable and the insight into afghan culture and political history was both interesting and shocking my oldest friend is iranian american and so i felt an affinity for certain middle eastern values and traditions that were portrayed in the movie as they reminded me of the times i spent with his family br br the themes of friendship family human values and courage under fire are universal and are well developed in the film i won't list the plot details as these can be obtained elsewhere but based on the film's technical aspects the acting and above all its heart wrenching story i would definitely recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785401821136475 Review: yul brynner was a symbol of in the of 50 s he play a role of russian leader in hungary at the time of revolution in this country in 1956 that made it against the br br the script of this film made it by good taste from the writer that mixing love and adventure with showing different characters in the journey from hungary to england br br the best point in this film was the symbol of challenge from the hungarian resistance to kill the russian major yul brynner in the hall time of the film that made a meaning about the of this major from his bad works but at the end he made a good work to help deborah kerr for escaping her and her darling to london to write in his book a good working to gain at the end people s agreement and after his assassination by the hungarian resistance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9736111164093018 Review: i recently was lucky enough to see the kite runner in a small theater surrounded by seasoned movie goers who knew how to enjoy a masterpiece of such sophistication with all the controversy surrounding this film's central scene these days i was expecting a piece both crude and violent but the way mr forster handled the delicate subject was touching and really deeply moving even though the film's credits indicated china as the main location for the shoot i could have sworn i was seeing kabul throughout the scenes which are meant to be taking place in afghanistan the acting by non professionals as well as professional actors is excellent and the casting is magnificent so this is a movie i would see again and again because though it is undeniably sad in its subject the masterful way it has been made awakens a whole new hope in modern cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793277382850647 Review: this film is about a deadly poison that is contained in small glass that is used to kill this is apparently done to hide an espionage ring intent on stealing plans for a new american bomber now much of this plot was repeated in other chan films the jade mask and the docks of new orleans additionally it was first used in mr wong detective all had the exploding glass a plot element that obviously has been overused it was interesting in murder over new york but by these later films it was rather br br fortunately the rest of the film was fresh and the plot worked out very well with a nifty conclusion where of course the culprit reveals himself however no plane could fly the way this one did especially in 1940 such extreme dives and rapid were pretty silly out of this already obsolete plane br br by the way in a small role as a porter you'll see frank jr the same actor who played billy in the captain marvel serial according to imdb mr is 93 years old and retired from the film industry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964267909526825 Review: chan is in new york and he gets involved with an attempt to sabotage a new aircraft design br br the war was over a year away from reaching america but the second world war was already raging everywhere else in the world and so it colored everything since most people probably realized that war was coming here the war isn't mentioned but the fact that the film deals with the production of planes at the very least to it the mystery itself is pretty good it the notion of plane sabotage lends itself nicely to a couple of rather tense moments to be certain we are talking about charlie chan so we can be certain that he would live to fight another day but there was no guarantee what condition he would be in not whether anyone around him would survive br br i really like this film a great deal its not one of the nest and far from the worst it is one of the truly rare things a truly enjoyable one definitely worth a look or six Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674124121665955 Review: this is my fourth review of a charlie chan movie in series chronological order on these consecutive days this is also my first comment of one i've seen previously though it's been about 24 years since then so i didn't remember much of it in this one the detective is investigating an espionage ring that was initially tracked by a former scotland yard acquaintance who has turned up missing in the big apple this is the best of the chan entries i've seen so far in current memory with every clue being connected though of course if i look at them at closer examination there could still be some holes though i can't think of any right now and no 2 son jimmy victor sen is somewhat of a help when he first identifies the poison that results in some murders early on though of course he blunders a little later among the returning supporting cast from the last chan film charlie chan at the wax museum are blonde joan valerie as june preston and stanley who's brother john g helmed a lost chan one called charlie chan's chance as a expert nice intrigue especially with an exciting climax aboard a bomber plane oh and watch for a certain stooge at a police line up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636103510856628 Review: taking into consideration the chan films that would follow this isn't bad plenty of stereotypes beginning with the black man in the beginning and when the police captain orders that every hindu in town by rounded up a parade of stereotypical characters enter the scene including shemp of the three stooges charlie seems to move quickly around the city going from to the w village in a flash the ending is silly an obvious toy airplane is used as it climbs through the sky and then nose dives ed wood couldn't have done it better the final scene is absurd as the murderer will obviously himself in his attempt to quiet the one person who knows his identity overall it is worth watching Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.26000362634658813 Review: murder over new york is fun but not as good as most of the other fox this film would have been better named charlie chan in new york the film's working title this is chance to play chan in the big apple there is a lot to like here though including guest star shemp howard of the three stooges br br this has one of my favorite chan coincidence like ancient egg leave unpleasant and are good in this one and so is the supporting cast but there is little or no mysterious atmosphere which i look for in these films still it is good to see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8638996481895447 Review: murder over new york is an entertaining entry in the charlie chan series of films but if you're paying attention a lot of plot holes reveal themselves to the observant eye while traveling to new york city for an annual police convention chan sidney meets former scotland yard investigator hugh drake frederick on the same flight now employed by military intelligence drake is tracking paul and his hindu servant suspected for acts of sabotage around the world drake believes that by elusive wife he'll be able to pin down the whereabouts of the master criminal br br when drake winds up dead in the library of george kirby president of the metropolitan aircraft corporation charlie that he was killed by a recently discovered poisonous gas called via a glass that releases the poison when broken kirby to bring all of his dinner party guests together chan and police inspector vance donald question those in attendance as one of them may be the killer among them are herbert fenton melville cooper a fellow oxford student of actress june preston joan valerie unknown to drake but requested by him to attend ralph percy kane the chief designer at aircraft company and keith jeffrey john stock kirby butler is also a suspect especially after number 2 son jimmy victor sen catches him steaming open a the contents of which concern himself br br there are some other cleverly planted characters in the proceedings as well mrs turns up as patricia west marjorie weaver and contrary to suspicion that she might lead him to is actually on the run away from her former husband and a disastrous marriage she's involved with david elliott robert principal of a chemical research firm and thereby a suspect in the angle br br as with many chan films racial comments must be taken in stride with the proceedings this one offers two glaring ones when black servant is brought in for questioning he states that he doesn't know anything about murder that he's completely in the dark chan's response condition appear contagious br br later following inspector order to round up all the in new york jimmy chan comments on their arrival with they're all beginning to look alike to me actually the scene provides one of the elements of comic relief in the movie as shemp howard hindu mystic the great but is actually uncovered by the police to be con artist shorty mccoy br br before the movie's over two more victims fall to the clever his confederate and aircraft kirby himself to uncover the killer chan in concert with elliott arranges for a test flight aboard a newly developed bomber after discovering a poisoned capsule planted by mechanics on the plane the day before before it can release it's deadly poison the brit fenton catches the falling capsule in mid air revealing that he knew about the plant arrested and brought in for questioning chan asserts that fenton is not the real reveals himself when he offers a poisoned cup of water to the nervous fenton anxious to maintain secret but chan was clever enough to be wary of such an attempt and reveals the real murderer now in the guise of stock jeffrey having surgery following a car accident br br now for the plot holes when first investigating hugh murder it was maintained by the police that found in the library did not match those of any of the dinner guests however jeffrey was present at the dinner party it had already been established that drake had one non party visitor in the library elliott if the really did not belong to then making them an issue was pointless br br also at the end of the film when offers fenton the poisoned water how did he think he would get away with it with everyone there as a witness but going even one better than that how would a world traveling saboteur like have the time and to establish himself as a new york city it just doesn't make sense br br for trivia fans a few more points bear mentioning in the film number 2 son jimmy is a college student studying chemistry as he comes to aid to solve the case in the prior chan film charlie chan at the wax museum jimmy was a law student br br the poison gas formula would get reworked in a later chan film this time by monogram with roland winters in the chan role in docks of new orleans in that story poison gas is released from shattered radio tubes in similar fashion to claim its' victims Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5078762769699097 Review: murder over new york is one of the better chan mysteries and i've just seen this for the first time br br in this one charlie chan is visiting new york to attend a police convention at the same time people who are involved with aircraft plants are being murdered and he decides to help with the investigation along with his number 2 son these murders turn out to be the results of sabotage at the aircraft plants and chan helps to identify the murderer br br charlie chan is played well by sidney and the rest of the cast includes sen as his number 2 son and marjorie weaver br br i rather liked this mystery and is worth having if you like this sort of thing br br rating 3 and a half stars out of 5 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6541939973831177 Review: how many reviews of this film will i have to write before i get it right tom conway fully inherits the of the falcon from his real life brother george sanders with this entry out in beautiful double breasted single style suits and in gorgeous 110 steel cars with huge skirts and suicide doors that come up to your conway travels from new york to miami to keep a formula for industrial diamonds from falling into the wrong hands his client is lovely virginal who has got gorgeous hair but will let you only kiss her for the first two months along the way he runs into the type of colourful array of characters only a b movie could provide his sidekick in this outing is perhaps best among falcon sidekicks edward as goldie locke who is given some really funny lines he runs into sinister dish doris the type of '40's chick that you know puts out her is benny played by steve brodie who twenty years later was a presley punching bag in two paramount king movies they both work for cold fish and cap wearing kenneth ready to do what it takes to get the formula as he his yacht to brazil saddled with the falcon pursuing cops ever this entry still reigns supreme forget those 120 minute melodramas give me a 1 hour falcon movie any day i got a wife and two kids who's got time for a two hour movie shake up some dry and forget your troubles with this great falcon movie but if you didn't tape it off local tv in toronto like i did 17 years ago you're out of luck Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9187000393867493 Review: this is the falcon film tom conway has lost none of his humour and style and is not showing signs of getting tired the film has a very satisfying story with lots of red herrings suspects and madge meredith is the good girl of the story she plays it adequately but by no means sets the screen on fire myrna dell is a bad girl and she puts on an excellent face of stone with eyes of and you are just waiting for her to kill as many people as possible to cheer herself up edward is back as goldie the sidekick but surprise surprise his manic over acting has stopped and he is actually under control this is a fine tribute to the directorial skills of william a who had done so many westerns he probably was not prepared to take any nonsense from a brooklyn dummy the result is that for the first time possibly in his career was toned down enough actually to add something to a film rather than try the viewer's patience with the irritating behaviour of a retarded but six year old it all goes along very well and is thoroughly entertaining Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4708172380924225 Review: the journey is a very good film produced in the spring of 1958 in vienna and released in 1959 this movie was quite popular in his early years despite the political problems which influenced the movie's success because the story happens during the hungarian revolution the cold war the journey is a very good film but not well known i think it should be released immediately on dvd because most of the people who have seen it so far want to have it at home one of the most important qualities of the film is the extraordinary chemistry between deborah kerr and yul brynner their intense relationship all their scenes together are very important but they also reveal the strong feelings the great passion and love between the characters major and diana another quality is the script which is very well written it was even published as a novel by the screen player george the film keeps its tension from the beginning to the end at first we didn't know if diana and the other travelers could leave hungary because the communist major discovers that friend paul is hungarian and he isn't allowed to leave the country the major falls deeply in love with diana and this is in fact the true reason why he doesn't want to let her go but after he embraces her and gives her one of the most memorable kisses ever seen on screen and she kisses him too he lets her go and the end of the film is one of the most dramatic endings ever filmed the major and diana say goodbye she arrives at the frontier with all the travelers including paul while is shot several times by some so he dies yul brynner is very very handsome and deborah kerr is very beautiful charming refined just like an english lady yul and deborah are perfect together they are one of the greatest couples of the golden hollywood a true moviegoer should watch this film the journey has everything that a good film should have a great captivating story interesting characters a wonderful direction is in my opinion at his best finally i want to give a message to warner bros studios or those who restore and release classic films please release the journey on dvd as soon as possible Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839205145835876 Review: this film is a fun little private eye detective story like they aren't made any more it's all there tom conway is the suave detective called the falcon goldie locke what's in a name is his wisecracking bumbling sidekick is the damsel in distress and of course there are the maid the professor with the secret formula the bad guy that wants the formula and the police inspector who's after the falcon there is a murder and the falcon gets the scenery is night clubs expensive hotel rooms a luxury train the suburbs and beautiful cars go watch this little gem when you see it pass by on afternoon tv Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382619857788086 Review: the 13th and last rko falcon film starts with the mutual by tom conway as tom lawrence alias the falcon and ed as goldie of no whilst they prepare to go on vacation while you're still wondering what they're going on vacation from as they hadn't had a job since the beginning of the 1st film in 1941 with sanders as gay though and jenkins as goldie they bump into a woman and get dragged into a seedy industrial espionage caper br br they promise to help her when her uncle is murdered by taking an envelope containing the details of a formula to make substitute industrial diamonds to his business colleague in miami suspect everyone here except the cops here who are after lawrence – and goldie for the murder to console himself goldie keeps travel on the day you can always enjoy the warmth of a nice electric chair for one some nice languid atmospheric nightclub scenes rub shoulders with some especially bad behaviour from the baddies favourite bit the dignified game of hide and seek hunt the the and suave lawrence has with the baddies on the sleeper train least favourite bit the most embarrassing scene in the entire series in the alligator wrestling hut – definitely thrown in for the kids br br all in all not the best in the series but yet another entertaining outing with an overall satisfying plot and many episodes even in this that make me wish they could have gone on for just a few more years as columbia did with boston blackie although rko were churning these out faster absolutely no sex not much violence in fact none at all by today's high standards and positively no message all make this type of film to serious people who can only regard movies as an art form that must depend on these three br br three diet were made later with john in the title role i don't mind them but could never bring myself to count them into the main series which tom conway had made his own by this time sad also that it was all downhill after this for conway who moved into tv voice overs and even played norman conquest in park rather well in 1953 he also developed serious eye and alcohol problems – i don't know if they were linked – wound up poverty stricken and after a spell in hospital in 1967 was found dead in his girlfriend's bed for us folk that want to at least we still have his 10 entertaining plus a number of other worthy even classic rko movies from 1942 to 1946 with which to remember him by Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7692352533340454 Review: this movie may not have seemed like much to some people but it had everything i look for in a comedy fall down funny moments accompanied by a moment or two of seriously moving scenes great actors and pretty much everything a good movie is supposed to be like despite david spade playing his usual snobby character he made this role into an unusual performance which i don't think he had ever exceeded until he hit the screen with joe dirt regardless of whether or not some people were not chris farley fans i saw this film when it came out and my friends and i still talk about it 11 years later this movie was what finally told me that chris farley was the real deal he is the best comedian i have seen in my life in the words of some he could be clumsy clever funny serious crazy sober and moving or depressing at the same time not the same words but the message is all that counts one of the true great actors of our time and one of the true great of all time along with good acting good story hilarious moments serious scenes that at times brought me to tears this movie stands atop the hordes as a movie that marked the beginning of a brief reign at the top of the comedy world by the late great chris farley no actor before or since has captured my interests in a movie since because no actor before or since has put so much into his movies this movie is worth the time if you haven't taken the time to see it do so the next time you rent a movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9671792984008789 Review: i think every critic who panned tommy boy when it was released in 1995 ought to go back and watch it and learn it is not a bad film at all every critic panned chris farley and david movies yes was funny but kind of had a one joke premise and black sheep i agreed with the critics is one of the worst movies ever made but tommy boy does not fall in the category of which could have been a little funnier and black sheep which is a piece of tripe it is very funny and entertaining i do agree with the critics that chris farley was no john belushi or john candy as he claimed to have those guys and those guys had a genius for comedy but chris farley was very funny and i wish he were around longer to prove to critics that yes he was no john belushi or john candy but he was very funny the scenes between farley and spade as nemesis are side splitting hilarious and the premise is also laugh out loud hilarious it is very sad that chris farley is no longer here to make us laugh but we have movies like tommy boy to remember how truly funny he was tommy boy is one of the 1990's best comedies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753214120864868 Review: i guess i do not have too much to add i found the comedy to still be funny after more than ten years since it came out br br the one thing that i did notice was the music during the dialogue to be distracting and often made the movie very hook than it should have been the use of songs is fine during the movie but the orchestral background is too busy too contrived and if the movie was ever to be edited for dvd i would seriously recommend that the background music be toned down to an almost level it has the overall feel for the whole film and i can see why a lot of people have passed it up br br the film had a lot of levels working for it on the script plot and comedy level it is too bad that the producer and director felt they needed the musical schlock to enhance the mood now knowing this i find it hard to watch and i quietly curse whoever was involved with the musical editing in the film it had all the subtlety of a Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2397528737783432 Review: holy this movie rocks the duo of chris farley and david spade are great together my favorite parts are fat guy in a little coat oh my gosh room service and more scenes that will be remembered for years to come this movie has a huge cult following i wonder why which proves that even eleven years after chris tragic death and he still is popular he plays tommy which will make you laugh every time you still watch it he is a great comedian and is missed mr spade reminds me of dan while chris farley reminds me of john belushi they done more than 2 movies together this movie is a must buy and should be in every snl collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9489696621894836 Review: this is one of my favourite comedy films chris farley is hilarious as the accident prone moron and david spade is perfect playing the straight man to farley br br the dialogue between the two of them is brilliant the scene where the two of them are in the car singing along to superstar by the carpenters is a classic br br chris farley was a great comic actor who had amazing potential he will be sadly missed br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9691735506057739 Review: for only doing a few movies with his life the late great chris farley farley died at the end of 1997 and will be missed mostly by his co actor in tommy boy david spade from the lame police academy 4 spade really has done good with his career in films tommy boy is a classic and we will always remember chris farley when we watch it from appearing on saturday night live to doing tommy boy black sheep hills ninja almost heroes billy madison and dirty work i think chris farley had a short and successful career tommy boy was his best in my case and i would watch over and over again and laugh at the same part each time thank you chris farley Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828546047210693 Review: i don't know why all of the critics say this was a bad movie this is one of my all time favorite movies tommy chris farley and richard david spade are a great match tommy is the stupid one who spent seven years in college finally passing with a d richard is the smart kid who was hated by everyone in school how can you not laugh when the two of them are singing superstar by the carpenters and all of a sudden the hood pops up in all this is a great movie i recommend it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8475674986839294 Review: this is one of my most favorite movies of all time pretty pathetic you say well yeah it is but chris is incredibly incredibly funny his innocent brilliance comes out in this film more than in any of his other films look at both motel scenes when spade gets caught with his down and the other just go away for the love of god Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7899775505065918 Review: as a big fan i had always been disappointed with hollywood's attempts to get into the russian romantic aesthetic case in point yul brynner as i had thought the whole problem was a poor casting decisions but then i saw yul as major and changed my mind when given an intelligent script to work with he suddenly came alive and was as noble sexy and conflicted as you could ever want a neurotic russian officer to be so he was a better as major than he was as but that's because writer actually gave yul as the conflicted russian officer the kind of conflicted russian officer lines that are worthy of real literature and that have real meaning and pathos in them for example a of folk music he says you hear a man crying in the dark and if you listen carefully enough you know what he cries for you look surprised lady despite what you may have heard and aren't the only things the russian cares for there is always time for music br br brilliant Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7732113003730774 Review: one of the funniest movies made in recent years good characterization plot and exceptional chemistry make this one a classic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8680341243743896 Review: the one liners fly so fast in this movie that you can watch it over and over and still catch new ones by far one of the best of this genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9193533062934875 Review: farley and best work ever it's one of the all around funniest movies i've ever seen watch it once and you'll be hooked and soon have all the lines memorized no sleepy for tommy boy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9499572515487671 Review: for fans of chris farley this is probably his best film david spade plays the perfect cynical sarcastic to baby yang farley achieves strokes of comic genius in his monologues like the let's say you're driving along the road with your family bit the jo jo the idiot circus boy with a pretty new pet his possible sale speech or the glue sniffing guarantee fairy brake pad sale the sappy moments in the film contrast sharply with farley and shenanigans even after many viewings it's still fun to see farley pour everything he had into the role richard what's happening to me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979084849357605 Review: this movie probably isn't the funniest i've ever seen and it certainly doesn't have much redeeming value in fact it is really nothing more than a collection of vignettes tied together by a loose plot however this make it up as i go along attitude actually works to the film's advantage tommy boy succeeds as a comedy for the same reasons that the snl skits farley and spade starred in succeeded their well timed silliness and mayhem makes them humorous despite their Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6578396558761597 Review: well of course the critics hated it this isn't a movie that's going for the big time critical acclaim but the fact is that it's really very good br br sure if you don't like that chris farley brand of physical comedy or the exceedingly dry wit of david spade you're not going to like it but for the rest of us the movie has many hilarious and for that matter quotable sequences and the plot isn't half as dumb as that of black sheep the parts that aren't meant to be humorous are actually done well not what you'd expect from a movie of this ilk and the acting is really pretty good br br tommy boy is without question chris best movie i give it an a and suggest you give it a view Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7772794961929321 Review: out of the many films i've seen tommy boy is a rare film where i can watch it over and over and it's still funny david spade and the late chris farley do their best in this film and is a must see by anyone who's a fan of the spade farley duo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9850067496299744 Review: the primary plus for this movie is the combination of chris farley and david spade this was the first film in which this comedy duo displayed their laurel and hardy esque brand of humor obvious physical comedy skill is perfectly by sarcastic take on every situation they find themselves in br br this movie stands apart from other comedy movies tommy boy ranks in with blues brothers as a comedic work whose individual scenes and bits stem from the plot rather than serve to break up the storyline and give the film a disjointed feel as so many other comedic films do thanks to excellent direction by every scene is tight and immediately foreshadows or acts out the story being told he is as much to credit for the film's as farley and spade are the acting of dennehy lowe ackroyd and many others see the gas station attendant 22 miles from davenport strengthen the film br br the film warrants multiple viewings because there are many fine to the film that may be overshadowed by farley spade br br i believe this film is very well made and is the funniest movie i have ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834910035133362 Review: this movie literally had me rolling on the floor well at least on the couch laughing i didn't think i would like it but it came on cable tv one afternoon and i watched the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed myself since then i've also seen black sheep which was pretty good but not as non stop funny as tommy boy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7913309335708618 Review: this movie is hilarious the laughs never stop every scene is packed to the limit with hilarious comedy chris farley is a comic genius and spade plays his character to a tee farley was one of the best slap stick comics ever and in this movie as with all his movies we see how much time and energy he devoted to portraying his character the way he saw fit tommy boy is an excellent example of a comedy it always makes me laugh no matter how many times i have seen it before Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753648638725281 Review: a great movie with a rather unclear political message it´s shot in a theatrical style i c most of the action takes place inside mayor and diana seem equally suspicious of each other emotions run high since the western tourists and business people seem unwilling and unable to to the eastern russian charm of the mayor although he makes every effort to understand their point of view the two opposite world views are made clear but the movie also shows that human emotions cannot be controlled by politics its powerfully acted and has a high emotional impact for a 50s movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749364852905273 Review: i've watched this movie on a fairly regular basis for most of my life and it never gets old for all the remarks and insults mostly from david spade tommy boy has a giant heart and that's what keeps this movie funny after all these years br br tommy callahan chris farley is the son of big tom callahan brian dennehy master car parts salesman and has ridden on that all his life but after his died dies on his wedding day tommy learns that the company is in debt and about to be bought by ray dan the owner of a huge car parts company so in order to save the company tommy has to go on the road to sell the company's new brake along for the ride though not by choice is richard hayden david spade a former classmate of who was big tom's right hand man br br the movie rides on the chemistry between the two snl stars and real life best friends chris farley and david spade the duo has enough comic energy going between them to power the world it's the big dumb guy versus the smart little guy it works and some of their scenes are funny farley and spade are actually decent dramatic actors as well although the film is primarily a comedy it has its fair share of drama but spade and especially farley are just as good there as when they're making the audience laugh br br forgive me but i have to talk about chris farley a little more i read his biography the chris farley show a biography in three acts for anyone who cares and understanding who chris was in real life made this movie more special to me chris farley was a genuinely good person who struggled and ultimately failed to conquer his although this was the first movie he had a major role in it is his best film it really showed who he was and just how much talent he had knowing story adds another layer to this movie although it doesn't make it any less funny br br farley and spade are matched with a good on screen cast rob lowe is suitably slimy as new brother and bo derek is solid as his step mother brian dennehy is great as big tom dennehy makes it easy to believe that they're father in son big tom is just as crazy as his son although he's smarter and more mature dan gives one of his best performances as giving tommy the hard truth behind advertising julie warner is also good as love interest michelle br br for me peter segal is one of the great comedy directors he keeps the pace quick and energetic but most importantly he knows how to make comedy funny he doesn't the jokes and he understands that funny actors know what they're doing and he allows them to do it but segal goes a step further he gives tommy boy a friendly almost nostalgic tone that both the heartstrings genuinely and the br br critics didn't like tommy boy shame on them a movie doesn't have to be super sophisticated or intellectual to be funny god forbid farley and spade were forced to do muted comedy a la the office this is a great movie and one of my all time favorites Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766564965248108 Review: peter 1995 commercial hit now cult classic boy' is a hilarious film an evergreen entertainer chris farley is a talent which we'll never ever forget br br boy' is a simple story told in the funniest zany way possible farley spade take a journey which is filled with unstoppable laughter even the rob lowe portion is damn funny as a kid i remember watching boy' again and again and again it's been of my childhood favorites and it will always remain to be even today when it comes on t v i stick to it as a die hard fan i am quite possessive about this film br br direction is super chris farley might have died in 1997 but remains alive for me at least what an actor watch his work in boy' he's so much at ease he delivered fantastic performances later on in films like hills but his work in here remains as his best to date love you farley spade on the other hand is as good as ever he's an excellent actor in all respects br br boy' rules 100 thumbs up from this writer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9793716669082642 Review: well on the day that rob schneider plunges himself further into the black hole of notoriously bad movies by starring in the absolutely not at all wanted european gigolo hmmmm wasn't there a film called which was followed by a sequel called and now there's male gigolo followed by sequel european gigolo i smell a pattern perhaps soon there will be spiderman european webs are hotter or not i am writing about this much maligned at time of release film i was one of those i must admit i turned my nose up at it even while chris farley shoved cocaine up his nose and the snl cast struggled through one of the worst seasons in their history in the norm mcdonald notwithstanding films like happy gilmore tommy boy and black sheep came out in the couple years after this period and we realized there was a dark future for the caliber of spade farley schneider sandler films however i watched this film the other day ten years after and 8 years after chris died and could not stop laughing yes it's not particularly sophisticated farley does what farley does not unlike manny being manny but his van down by the river speaker shtick in which he that while he may not wash enough or wear well fitting clothes or use more than twice a week translates well here as the ever self character who realizes he's not the brightest not the best looking and could stand to lose a few pounds all the same he's trying his best to do what he's supposed to and david spade just tosses off his one liners as he did for hollywood minute and basically self esteem there's really not a whole lot more to say than that i love the one scene when farley catches spade his monkey and then makes a couple quips about it can't remember what the first one is but the second one they're lying in their hotel beds and farley says to spade do you like baseball spade something in response and says the new york anyway farley does his awkward painfully sensitive frat boy shtick if you like you like it i couldn't stop laughing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6123713254928589 Review: br br excellent i have to think back a very long time to find a film that's made me laugh quite so much the writing is top notch the story is satisfying and the entire cast is excellent chris farley has never been better one of the very best comedies of the 90s Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779476523399353 Review: this film is hilarious brilliant comedy but only because of one actor chris farley the best i have ever seen it's something special about him he is just so funny br br what a shame he is not with us anymore he will sorely be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9114158749580383 Review: during my trip in a youth leadership forum i was channel surfing until i found tommy boy on since i have never seen this film before i wanted to check it out my roommate who have already seen this told me this movie is a classic after seeing the whole movie i came to the conclusion that he was right br br tommy boy is constantly funny from beginning to end thanks to the comedic duo of chris farley and david spade farley is a riot as the title character a who just through life as if it wasn't important his slacker ways soon come to a halt when his father brian dennehy a wealthy break king dies of a heart attack on his wedding day this leads tommy with the help of his sarcastic childhood friend richard david spade to hit the road to sell enough break to save the company br br the main reason tommy boy works are the funny performances from the lead cast farley is the funniest person in this movie the second funniest person being spade and the third being rob lowe as the film's villain who has bad luck another funny guy is dan aykroyd as ray a well known auto parts br br another reason the movie works is the large amount of jokes chris farley has hilarious slapstick moments and david spade has funny comments and one liners the gags in the movie some which involves a deer and a airplane bathroom are laugh out loud funny thanks to director peter segal naked gun 33 1 3 writers bonnie terry turner br br 3rd rock from the sun that 70s show and the cast br br tommy boy is a really funny movie although for some unknown reason most film critics including roger ebert find it horrible and unfunny i wonder when their sense of humor died i recommend tommy boy for those who are great fans of comedy thank you very much roommate Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9523260593414307 Review: a kinda remake of planes trains and automobiles in a lot of ways i think i think it's such a bad and sad coincidence that both john candy and chris farley left us when they still had a lot of stuff to do god bless them both i think the plots of 2 movies are really similar road trips of two different poles of characters and a lot of unlucky consequences because of the this movie can not be planes trains and automobiles but its a really entertaining movie especially with the great performance of chris farley the missing part in this movie is the touchy stuff if we compare it with candy martin classic but i think its better this way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972284734249115 Review: this movie has everything it has a good storyline good acting great scenery adventure and some brilliant gags chris farley plays tommy mega successful company auto has to go on the road to stop the company going under after big tom dies the trouble is that tommy knows nothing about break and needs the help of auto parts worker richard david spade from the moment the two hit the road the movie is just so much fun if you love slapstick with a great storyline you'll love this because the gags keep coming thick and fast and the movie will just make you laugh out loud it was so sad about untimely death in 1997 but a credit to his genius is boy' get it chill out and enjoy this brilliant slapstick Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881868958473206 Review: i saw this film knowing absolutely nothing about both it and its stars chris farley and david spade and i have to say that this film is a comic classic it is so stupid at times that it can only be hilarious farley is brilliant as the bumbling idiot who takes to the road with his dad's right hand man the equally excellent spade to find the funding to save the families business relax put your brain on auto pilot and up the fun a great supporting cast features film favourites such as brian dennehy cocoon rob lowe wayne's world and bo derek 10 highly recommended for a good laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867933392524719 Review: as it turns out chris farley and david spade only made three movies together tommy boy and black sheep but this was truly the citizen kane of their farley plays thomas callahan iii the dimwitted heir to an auto parts company his father big tom brian dennehy hires mild mannered richard hayden david spade to look after him big tom is getting married to a ten bo derek so everything has to be in order after big tom suddenly dies tommy and richard have to try to sell half a million auto parts to save the company from bankruptcy from then on the movie is pretty much an excuse for chris farley to do what he does best make a mess of everything br br when this movie first came out in the theaters i saw it with my grandfather he figured out early on that the bo derek and rob lowe characters were hiding something but you can completely ignore that and simply in chris antics nothing is safe around his stomach and hell no fury like his happy go lucky attitude the scene where he sets the cars on fire and later the deer scene make for a pure laugh riot chris farley and david spade were truly the john belushi and dan aykroyd of their era it's a pleasure to always be able to think about fat guy in a little coat time and again Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8187784552574158 Review: i really enjoy this movie the first time it was on turner classic movies all the actors did very well but brynner steals the show again like always he is so sexy this is one of the movie that you do see emotions actually this movie this is the first i ever seen him laugh because he plays very strong larger than life and serious roles in other movies in this movie you see both a masculine tough and sensitive side of brynner brynner seems to be a in this movie that is amazing how brynner eats the glass cup and speaks in his russian tongue it drives me crazy in love i don't understand when both brynner and kerr they both have very good chemistry stars in a movie together and then brynner always die at the end it kind of reminds you the king and i in a way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766031503677368 Review: sean bean returns as hero richard sharpe in honour the fifth movie in the series and as always patrick harper and the rest of chosen men are all along for the ride but this time major sharpe is in serious trouble br br under the influence of sworn enemy major a mysterious lady by the name of la has accused sharpe of rape her husband arrives at camp to challenge his wife's attacker to a dual br br the dual is discovered and stopped by the authorities and as a result sharpe becomes the prime suspect when his opponent is murdered in the middle of the night br br as no one in the british army other than wellington and major consider sharpe anything but a rough with little or no honour he his given a trial and is sentenced to death by hanging and harper and the chosen men have no choice but to look on as their beloved commander walks slowly to the gallows br br however convinced of his innocence wellington and hang another convicted prisoner in stead and release him and his chosen men to find the real killer and la herself to not only prove his innocence but to find out her reasons for framing him in the first place br br o'malley micheal byrne and hugh fraser co star with brilliant performances by alice krige as la and as the villainous major in what is another exciting swashbuckling instalment through eventful journey through the wars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8816404342651367 Review: the banter and humorous rescue scene help to make this one of my favorites of the 14 movie series wonderful acting great cast and this movie contains one of the few oft noted facts about sean career the part where he and alice krige fall off the horse into the water was not scripted but was left in since they both went right on acting after it happened br br this is a good follow up to the intense ending of enemy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.898172914981842 Review: this is one of the most satisfying of the book to tv adaptations the actress who make us believe that a borg could be sexy makes us believe that a spy and traitor can have some redeeming qualities br br the tv plot line does not follow story exactly but is both exciting and rewarding as a retelling of a darn good yarn if you have a for romance in uniform there is a lot of sexual energy between our man sharpe and the lying made me wish her role was closer to that in the books but no matter there is enough hero wronged hero redeemed hero in rage hero in flight and hero in battle to keep you to your dvd play Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5993484258651733 Review: honour for the uninitiated is the fifth entry in a series of tv movies focusing on an english army during the wars and based on the books by bernard which i strongly recommend reading if you were to start by watching this particular one though you'd get the impression that sharpe is not so much a soldier as the very force which the rest of the army revolves around should that be the case i'd recommend starting with earlier chapters like eagle or company but this is a worthy choice for a second viewing br br the story this time is all about the espionage side of things with the french army in from spain major the slimy spy master spots an opportunity to turn the situation round by the murder of a spanish on richard sharpe hero of the british army the fragile british spanish alliance will start to and things will turn around again when the spanish come to wellington crying for blood though the english general is less than willing to hang his best soldier so fakes his death and soon he's off on a secret mission behind enemy lines to find out who the plot surprisingly enough for a sharpe film as well there's a gorgeous woman to be rescued along the way fancy that br br what this results in of course is a more adventure style approach the concentration is less on the workings of the english military with sharpe as the and concentrates more on his escapades in the countryside dodging french with the spanish and getting involved in daring escapes from military positions sergeant harper his loyal right hand man accompanies him naturally but the rest of the remain in the camp unaware their leader is still alive strangely enough though they actually receive more attention than usual as they wind up in their own subplot involving the delivery of baby br br this slightly different approach makes for an intriguing episode but is only a good thing in the long run and should anyone be worried that there won't be the standard battle at the climax not because once again the poor old french get a right kicking furthermore makes a fantastic successor to as the bad guy you love to hate he is a duplicitous malicious and absolutely evil son of a female canine and is also strangely reminiscent of that guy in black from out of raiders of the lost ark elsewhere stands out quite prominently as he gets the chance for more screen time and comes across as the sort of man you'd want to deliver your first born even if he does look like a member of iron maiden who got backwards in time by accident br br in short then another strong chapter in the sharpe series sharpe remains as heroic as always but considerably more bitter and angry this time given the events in the previous film it's not the best introduction if you've not seen any of the other chapters but it does show a side to sharpe that we don't normally get to witness the action hero rather than the professional soldier and if that's not enough to get you tempted it's also worth watching just for the rather surreal sight of an enraged sean bean swinging a live chicken at a group of nuns Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8577373623847961 Review: face it folks is more challenging innovative and clever than its predecessor challenging its levels are ridiculously difficult for a considerable amount of time one especially difficult level is called lightning lookout in which you may be struck by lightning at any given time innovative it opened a lot of doors too bad the died out not long after this title and clever the level names range from trademark plays on words lake to witty references that the game's targeted audience won't get for many years to come house br br what me about most people's criticism of this game mainly comes down to two words kong he is a worthy little buddy successor to kong and certainly does not deserve to be referred to as that retarded monkey will remain a classic until the end of time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9070160984992981 Review: the 1970's saw a rise and fall of what we have come to know as films the term is a reference to kind of broad catch all rather than a true genre of film in short any comedy drama adventure western or urban cops robbers shoot em up that are so constructed and so cast as to appeal to the large urban black population of the mid 20th century that indeed could embrace the type of films as long as the had a slant toward the inner city black population br br it appears that the idea of producing these films of particularly keen interest to black americans had its genesis with the release of 100 rifles marvin 20th century fox 1969 in it former university all american and several times all pro for the cleveland jim brown had a co starring billing having appeared in a number of films already as for example rio 1964 the dirty dozen 1967 ice 1968 and others it was beginning to make more sense to the suits that jim was a hot property br br now this 100 rifles brings record numbers of black patrons to the big central business on easter sunday to view mr brown why not start to film more of these adventure epics and other types of film with more black players and stars why not indeed so we saw a succession of cops robbers bad ass private detective films comedies all going the route along the way we eventually got to some more family oriented wider appealing films the movie goers were treated to 1972 the take 1974 conrack 1974 and ultimately 1974 br br in we find no stigma nor easy classification as being as the story is universal and could easily have been done as a story about people of any descent any where and not just in the 1970's usa br br that the story was done of a single mother dianne carroll struggling to keep a family together after two marriages and two almost marriages is a far cry from a shoot em up harlem style the problems that plague the everyday citizens of our nation are confronted and examined under the ol' sociological br br but we also consider psychological and physical needs as a female for woman needs man and man must have his mate and we do concede this point that's s e x that we're talking about schultz meets up with a very masculine broad athletic type in private garbage man b marshall james earl jones and they go on a date br br the great welfare state intervenes with the couple as welfare case worker miss comes snooping around to see just who is this male who is suddenly paying so much attention to family br br after a humiliating experience with the welfare and binge which would be the norm for the family the two decide to get married with or without the blessing of big brother br br meanwhile elder son has gotten involved with some big talking but little doing black activist group but with help he and they all come through it a o k br br it ends on a happy upbeat and hopeful note we know that it may not be exactly happily ever after but rather make it all together if there is a single criticism that we must state it is that sometimes in a movie like this a misconception is spread to a large portion of urban blacks and that is the apparent implied myth that all whites are wealthy having none of their kind ever in need of a helping hand out of work or suffering any disabilities br br well folks it just ain't true note at one point jim brown's career was a real hit as a rugged actioner he was even being as the black john wayne note the idea of producing films with all black casts filmed for all black consumption was not a new idea in the 1920's '30's and '40's we saw productions from people like noble johnson spencer williams jr and rex ingram br br note that's as time goes by you know schultz it's from casablanca warner brothers 1942 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9101999998092651 Review: i went to the movies to see and loved every minute of it the cast and the soundtrack as well carroll was never better than in this role we saw ms carroll her looks barely saw her naked smoked a cigarette drank beer and oh she cursed whenever this movie was shown on tv and finally cable i would call my friends to watch it just the soundtrack from the very beginning of the movie is awesome all thanks to gladys knight and the we saw a black woman struggling to raise her children dealing with teen pregnancy and everyday life meets a man whom she learns later on has issues himself finally this movie made it to dvd and well deserving Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754472374916077 Review: is a movie that is representation of the american system at it's worst the welfare system was initially set up as a stepping stone for those families who needed that extra hand to get back on their feet the movie showed an accurate portrayal of how the welfare system breaks down the family unit in other words if the father or any male figure is in the lives of the women and children their financial support from the system would be if not the struggles of the poor can be seen throughout the world i would like to see a reproduction of this movie back in the stores for all to rent or buy for their library collection Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5763513445854187 Review: i love this movie one of my all time favorites this was the first big screen movie my mom took me to see when i was 9 i highly recommend it to every african american this story is about love trust challenges and everyday life of a black family all the actors worked well together i wish it was on video but as of yet it is not available that i know of i caught it on television a few years ago and recorded it so whenever i get the urge to watch it i have it the soundtrack is awesome too a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988480806350708 Review: was one of the very first movies that gave positive role models for both black men and women i appreciated this movie even more as i got older this movie shows that men didn't always turn away from responsibility an excellent movie i'd always recommend for anyone who appreciates a good inner city love story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980053722858429 Review: yul brynner is major a singing dancing drinking russian officer stationed near the austrian hungarian border during the hungarian uprising of 1956 in the journey though the film has yet to be released on video or dvd it remains one of most compelling performances because of the political a group of travelers cannot fly out of budapest but are put on a bus to vienna before they can reach the border however their are taken and they are for questioning by the russians led by major br br the major has reason to suspect that there is a hungarian freedom fighter among the group being smuggled out of the country indeed lady is hiding a mysterious passenger paul fleming jason robards jr who pretends to be an american but fools no one she is helping fleming mainly to repay a debt she owed because of the trouble her past association caused him among the other passengers are a british journalist played by robert morley an american family played by e g marshall his wife anne jackson and their two children one of which is the screen debut of little ron howard br br major takes a romantic interest in lady diana deborah kerr and a romance of sorts develops between them she offers him nothing but disdain and a stiff upper lip however though we suspect that underneath her heart still beats the cold war intrigue and the powerful acting carry the story but the romance is never quite convincing it remains however one of my favorite yul brynner films and deserves to be seen if only for his passionate performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640001654624939 Review: caught this recently after noticing james earl jones name on the title it was better than i expected of course it's pretty old made during the early mid 70's but it actually is a decent drama it runs a quick or so and showcases good performances from james earl jones and the plot is conventional in general but told through the perspective of a single black woman on welfare who has 6 children and trying to deal with all the problems that this makes for an interesting view also in the fact that the script wasn't too sentimental or it's almost like looking at a slice of the past all the 70's styles are out in abundance the ending is kind of kooky though probably would've done better without the theatrics Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5701712369918823 Review: if this film is examined closely it's a bit sad it is detailed enough to touch upon very real problems children who grow up in poor dysfunctional environments yet it retains it's comedic value with spirited performances by carroll and james earl jones the sadness lies in the struggles and dysfunction of the mother carroll who cannot truly help her children not because she doesn't want to or try but because it's obvious she doesn't know how remember this is a comedy but if you've never seen this or if you have watch this film and see the humanity in the characters good film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8541090488433838 Review: i have seen this movie since i was a little girl and being from new york and remembering how people lived back then brought back a lot of good memories this movie is not just about wanting a fairy tale ending but understanding the struggles of becoming a better person woman and attempted to be it was about the welfare system putting women in a binding situation it was about the injustice of a system that invaded and put demands on a family to stay afloat diane carroll was nominated for an oscar for this role and it was well deserved if you want to experience a strong family with conflicting but wonderful bonding moments enjoy your goal as a viewer is to keep an open mind and understand the overall frustration Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972730278968811 Review: idiocracy felt like mike judge took my thoughts on society and put them into film in fact the movie is a social commentary almost feels like a documentary at times luke wilson did a good job playing a boring average joe like in most of his movies br br of course idiocracy was an extreme of the current state of society but that's what makes most comedies funny a extreme of any situation fiction isn't that much different then reality br br with kids praising hip hop culture and taking pride in being ignorant when people feel useless in life they breed giving them a purpose in the world and it seems only the worse people breed the most i can understand how others don't like it it doesn't help most of the jokes were 2nd grade bathroom humor not much different than a kevin smith film br br idiocracy throws away logic reason any intelligence for good reason br br mike judges comeback was a knockout Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7135767936706543 Review: i would have to say this is a great movie br br mike judge has an eye things that nobody would ever notice hence office space a statement about the dumbing down of society and that survival of the is mere pipe dream in 500 years that pop culture and mass marketing by wealthy companies tend to rule the day yes there is a lot of potty humor in it and it is to get the story moving and his point across but the genuine frustration on private joe face is priceless and some cases we can all relate to it at some point in our lives br br if you do not enjoy the humor then look at it from a different point of view and watch it again it took me watching it twice to really appreciate this film for what it with said after watching it am going to read a book now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.932651698589325 Review: i was one of the few who went out of my way to see this in the theater i've thought about it frequently ever since after two dvd viewings i'm glad to say it held up perfectly like any great comedy i laughed more on each viewing both in anticipation of gags but also after catching things missed before br br mike judge does very well with creating insanely comedic characters and fitting them into their world so they make sense in office space the environment make the characters believable future gives him liberty to write unbelievably dumb characters and make them work i'll be waiting to see if they release a better dvd with some actual features before buying it but this movie deserves the support on dvd not offered to it at the theater Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9102109670639038 Review: i recommend idiocracy to everyone luke wilson is very funny the movie is insightful and made me laugh so hard i had tears running down my face several times until the end when i took a breath and realized just how close we are to mr vision of tomorrow br br keep an eye out for a cameo by the guy from the mac commercials justin long as dr i found his performance oscar worthy especially considering what oscars have been handed out for in the recent past besides he's cute br br in short idiocracy is a fatally funny glimpse into a possible future where people are named after product brand names the president's middle name is mountain hospital visits cost 5 billion dollars there are mountains of garbage because no one is smart enough to figure out what to do with it all and nobody cares about anything but money all because only stupid people are breeding sounds familiar to me somehow oh yeah it's what i think of when i see professional wrestling br br seriously watch this movie it's a good laugh and it will make you think Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44036975502967834 Review: this movie deserved better mike satirical wit brought to light something too many in this country are trying to deny we're getting dumber as a society br br could the 24 hour a day anna nicole coverage be any more proof mike judge paints a frightening future where the dumb survive and makes you stop and think and laugh can you look at the world and not ask are we getting dumber are we being by the human trash as well as our own trash beware of br br the movie is really funny i'd tell you more of the plot but i don't want to spoil it br br so why release this film with zero promotion could it be that the stupid are already taking over Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.050321247428655624 Review: i like money i stumbled on this brilliant film in a local video store last week wasn't sure what to expect brought it home set up the player and then my journey in to stupidity began the first viewing i did a lot of chuckling no laughing out loud really it wasn't until the second viewing the movie really started to take a hold on me and the humor was that much funnier it reminded me of austin powers first viewing it was all right then the real fun began telling people about it just talking about each scene and the set up i'm making all my friends watch this movie everyone i know this movie may very well be one of the most accurate future movies ever made this movie is more then just 84 minutes of entertainment it's a warning to the future of our civilization mike judge the fantastic mind who brought us office space has brought us a vision of life in the future luke wilson's dead pan humor as average joe enhanced the movie that much more watch this movie then once you're done read more write more think more for the sake if not for your own Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8594255447387695 Review: this movie is funny and sad enough i think that it is kinda true if you love office space then you will love this movie because it is another mike judge hit but it is nothing like office space i told every one to see this movie i only wish that it would have been in more theaters so it would have gotten the recognition it deserved i love this movie and would love to see more from mike judge luke wilson is also what makes this movie what it is i am so glad that i will not be alive in the year because if this movie turns out to be true we are all in for a lot of trouble i just hope more people see this movie because i know that they will fall in love with it too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601572751998901 Review: i have seen several yul brynner films yet this is his best performance as the camera captures his emotions in close up as he smiles and laughs brynner might have been equally arresting in ten commandments the magnificent seven the brother and the mad woman of but none of these films have captured his range of talent in close ups as in this one he is arresting and tantalizing to watch in every shot br br equally fascinating and sexy without removing her clothes is deborah kerr the script allows her to a sensuality that is not visual but suggestive she this sort of role years later in the night of the film does not suggest that she slept with anyone to help with the release of the group from the clutches of the russians in fact she is shown as running away from the russian major in contrast to the story or the story yet the film bursts with suggested but real physical allure of the kerr character br br kerr can never be classified as a beautiful actress in my view but she is a superb actress she puts her soul into the characters that she portrays which often clashes with the spirit of the character it is this contradiction that makes her roles in the journey quo and the night of memorable br br why is this an unusual film it is not easy in hollywood to see russian characters portrayed as good people dr was an exception romance of a horse thief was again great cinema by abraham but never acknowledged as such because of the intolerance towards in the post mccarthy era br br the film is also unusual in its casting great french actors gerard and aimee rub shoulders with jason robards jr and british actor robert morley in many ways the film is international than american all four are great actors and add to the entertainment br br those who have read and works will find the film is not true to either work yet the film can stand on its own as its sanitized censored version has a dignified charm of its own provided by the reality of the night that led to the release of the group i think deserves to have the last laugh in providing an interesting and plausible twist to the tales that led to the making of the film while bits of both written tales e g the last bus ride and the final kiss br br but i do have one why do hollywood never acknowledge the sources that inspire the stories only recently e g insomnia have the original works begun to be mentioned prominently in the credits Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9411939978599548 Review: i stumbled upon this movie by accident i mean how else could i find out it wasn't hyped at all by the studios nor did i even hear about it's release from my normally in friends after throwing my money away on so many bad movies this year i wish i could've seen this one in theaters as opposed to dvd mike judge is the master of deliciously intelligent humor in a low brow package just watch king of the hill for a while it's ostensibly redneck humor but it's a very subtle jab at rednecks while being very sympathetic at the same time i read the tagline for this film and immediately i ordered it off the internet i really don't understand where these negative reviews are coming from except maybe from jr this movie is not only hilarious but it's balanced as well moments of levity are interspersed between hilarious sight gags and jabs at our current superstar corporate culture sure there is some fart humor but it's only there to laugh at the premise is only semi plausible but since when did that even matter i don't see people scorn upon because the premise is very similar just watch this movie if you don't laugh then something is really wrong with you maybe your dad works for or something and he was really offended by the movie maybe you're an idiot probably the latter Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3727891743183136 Review: one cannot help but admire mike judge for his hands on i've experienced that approach with office space almost anyone working a job could associate with the characters idiocracy has exactly the same feel to it one can easily appreciate the years later experience of our heroes because again the director has tried to put things on a very human level somewhat similar to woody allen's sleeper this movie is very funny do not miss the deleted scenes as the museum of fart is a classic imaginative comedy is a rarity and idiocracy is wildly imaginative extremely funny and a solid 8 0 movie experience merk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.986599326133728 Review: yes i know that this movie is meant as a comedy and the humor is over the top but the theme about people getting less intelligent in future time might not be so far fetched i cannot say that it will happen but if we don't take proper care of our educational system than this could be a possibility i have noticed that some schools aren't teaching facts anymore like history geography basic stuff the focus is more on learning practical abilities the theory behind most subjects may be boring but is essential in understanding how things work in the movie there is this ridiculous example of people growing crops with in stead of water well we can laugh about it but if you never been taught that water contains necessary for plants to grow so how would you know to me this is a scary notion so now you understand why this subject isn't funny anymore it could be that mike judge is making fun but at the same time is warning people for a real disaster if education doesn't improve fast am i taking this movie too seriously yes of course to each his own fun i loved mike work beavis and and office space in these he was able to be critical and funny at the same time in idiocracy i missed this most of the events are too absurd and as i said earlier very scary i do think if you are in the mood you will like this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8664549589157104 Review: this must be the dumbest movie i've ever seen and therefor it deserves a special award ok so it begins pretty good logical humor and then rapidly changes to complete and utter uh f ss stupidity that makes total sense the strange thing is that i hardly laughed at it though i guess it is supposed to be funny with a very serious message after a moment of thought why i didn't laugh the answer was pretty clear this movie is a lot more realistic then i would like it to be so it is extremely dumb yet very wise if the object was to reach people which aren't with a whole lot of and and huh this movie might actually be understood at some level by a big audience br br although they probably just laugh br br ah well nice try br br i am now editing well adding to my comment cause i read some of the other comments first i noticed some people see racism in this movie well that did not at all cross my mind when watching it however i can imagine if you are looking from that perspective you will see some we could of course debate the link between intelligence and race but i think this is not the place to do so i wonder if we were to rate the family here would you complain about them all being black i don't think so but i guess you could aside from that from the 2 people in the world half the woman doesn't seem totally caucasian to me so 'what the problem is ' br br secondly the movie gets very mixed ratings from to and everything in between but a lot of there which means the movie does its job very well it people up makes them want to speak about it and judge it that means it is a good movie whether you like it or hate it after 5 minutes it becomes very and boring even yet you keep watching this utter crap i guess you keep hoping that it isn't so or maybe it's our sick way to look at terrible accidents well this is one for sure Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08365064859390259 Review: i had never heard of this film when a good friend recommended it i trust this friend's taste so i purchased the dvd my wife and i sat down to watch it with no knowledge of what it was about i thought it was the funniest film i have seen in a long time mainly because i saw the truth in the satire i strongly recommend this film to all my friends br br this is not a film for everyone some people will see the crass humor and aura of stupidity and find idiocracy to be one of the stupidest movies they have seen what these people don't seem to understand is that the crass humor is there not to amuse the audience but to show what appeals to the morons in the future br br luke wilson is well cast as an average joe he is mainly there to be a for the biting commentary about society that is spread throughout this film many of the funnier bits are in the background so it is easily worth seeing several times what makes the movie even funnier and more scary is that i see elements of it in every day life in people i meet or on the media then i go back and re watch idiocracy and realize how good it is br br the few people who have seen and enjoyed this film are able to be part of an elite club i'll see an advertisement for some product with some breakthrough new ingredient and turn to my wife and say it's got she knows exactly what i am saying Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955471932888031 Review: i am rating this an 8 because of the premise of the film the acting was fine there wasn't anyone that stood out as amazing or appalling it is disturbingly true that intelligent people are having less and less children or choose to have none at all whereas dumb ass w in supporters are like rabbits and though i don't believe the earth will actually exist in 500 years i can see mike parodied prophet coming to be as life imitating art the world is being run by idiots and it will get worse as the intelligent free thinking people become the minority and the done fans them the proof is our farce of an election br br but i digress if you are fortunate enough to have this playing in your city go see it i have paid my 7 50 plus popcorn to see far worse rubbish than this date movie or napoleon dynamite anyone there are laughs there are but overall this is entertaining if you have half a brain you will think to yourself how this movie though funny is spot on accurate and a tiny bit uncanny i'm not surprised at all that this movie is almost completely unknown as fox was the one this and they wouldn't want any of their sheep to see this and think maybe i will read a book and not watch or or my if our society doesn't stop the dumbing down of everything and the of the english language ahem mr bush then this really is where we are going Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.46685752272605896 Review: this movie is brilliant br br i don't remember this movie even being in theaters so thinking it was a straight to dvd i have fairly low expectations even though i am a big fan of mike judge it has some of the same kind of comic future satire as brazil and demolition man but taken to the next level br br then i saw the cast luke wilson maya rudolph and shepard who were all brilliant in their roles br br needless to say this movie won me over in the first 5 minutes where it shows above average people having fewer children and the poorest stupidest people having lots of ignorant children and how this is leading to a kind of reverse evolution it takes that concept and then shows where we are headed with this pollution of the gene pool br br sadly i don't think it will take the 500 years as depicted but probably only about 50 i already see the shocking rise of mild in the general populace media and culture people who like classical music and art are ridiculed instead of respected the lowest common denominator seems to rule especially in hollywood and on tv eg jackass the movie and any reality show where they make you eat something disgusting or humiliate yourself for money br br all of the political social satire aside this movie is also just laugh out loud funny and i don't say that lightly few movies make me actually lol but this one did br br a lot of the best jokes are word sight gags in the background so you really have to pay attention to get some of them i even had to pause and zoom in for a few of them like when joe got his government id and for hair it said yes and for eyes it also said yes also the prison has on the front house for particular individuals since the cops in the movie much like real life cops call everyone individuals instead of people etc again this was on the screen for just a moment this is one of those movies you can watch again and again and it to get through the layers of funny br br also i normally watch movies with the subtitles on and that me in to some jokes that might pass by your ears in the dialog mix for instance the police constantly talk about people instead of escaping and there are many other mis that just cracked me up but again i might not have picked up on them just by the dialog mixed with music sound effects it is very subtle but still hilarious br br additionally the special effects were really good for a sci fi social satire br br i could go on and on but overall i think this is one of those movies that if you don't think it's funny it's probably making fun of you i plan on recommending this to many many people Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9268988370895386 Review: you can read all kinds of references into the world of idiocracy a futuristic world populated by self indulgent morons spoon fed by the technology of a bygone era this idea has its in h g wells' the time machine and brave new world amongst other satires br br early in the film a narrator explains the quick degradation of humanity over five hundred years but does not fill in the gaps of where all the futuristic technology came from in the meanwhile most of the criticism of this very fun and funny film seems to surround this omission and the resulting complaint that the world isn't realistic as if realism has ever been a necessary quality of satire is brazil realistic how about or hell how about gulliver's travels i thought not idiocracy while maybe not as pointed as the best of the genre hits the same notes and generally does so successfully br br besides i didn't find the futuristic technology to be a problem it is pretty easy to figure out that mike judge is the current trend toward and simple product so that even total idiots can use them as in brave new world the society in the film seems to have reached a point of self at some point in the past apparently created by the now extinct people' in order to an increasingly stupid populace leaving the remainder of humanity free to indulge all the worst most selfish impulses they can come up with and grow even stupider the film just happens to take place during the last gasp of humanity as everything begins to fall apart for good it may still be unrealistic but if so it's a remarkably well presented brand of br br the stupid people take up most of the screen time of course but they're just the victims they don't know any better mike judge saves his real hate for the intelligent people in power who are dead by the time the film begins but who are very much alive right now in the 21st century people like scientists who chase hair growth and prolonged for no other reason than the possibility that they'll turn a profit on their snake oil people like politicians who let corporations simply purchase the and people like media executives and their yuppie stooges who promote stupidity who enable the destruction of all culture morality and health to make a quick buck br br after all who is really to blame the or the the paris of the world or the brilliant executives and that put her on tv and lowered our cultural standards enough to leave her there this is all implicit in idiocracy though a line here a hint there witness the hilarious auto doctor which literally does all the work in the health care system it's one of the few aspects of the movie that's not into the ground by the unnecessary narrator it's just there for the viewer to pick up or not but it is one of the most interesting themes in a movie that's much smarter than any other comedy of the year br br pity that so many people will leave the film thinking it's just an excuse to show rear ends farting and people being hit in the groin not that that stuff isn't funny too and maybe it is a little pandering but in idiocracy it's just not as simple as it seems Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23770460486412048 Review: mike idiocracy is an interesting film and one that his fans will undoubtedly track down and see br br before i start the review i would preface it by saying that if you get a chance to see it definitely do as it is worth watching and isn't the easiest film in the world to track down br br let's start with the premise luke wilson is private joe an army librarian who is deemed to have absolutely no outstanding attributes or glaring flaws making him totally average in every way this along with the fact that he has no living relatives makes him a standout candidate for an experimental procedure also frozen with joe is a prostitute named rita who was to the project by her abusive pimp unfortunately a few days after they are frozen the top secret project is abandoned and they are forgotten about br br they wake up in and find that with the dumbing down of society following the trends of recent times everyone on earth is only slightly more intelligent than a chimp the way that everyman joe talks is seen as being much as someone speaking like shakespeare would ridiculed now and a former professional wrestler is the president of the united states actually this one probably isn't that outrageous really the best show on tv is called my balls which admittedly sounds pretty good and not only is everything spelled wrong but signs seem to have run out of space for the leaving them to be up at the end br br it's a funny premise for film but this is the problem aside from the initial premise not that much in the movie is truly funny what i mean by that is that the ideas that come to mind from having read the premise of the film are probably about as funny as the film itself obviously it's not terrible but it probably could have been funnier br br there are some winners in the script such as now offering happy endings and people placing their blind faith in the universally misunderstood but they are just too few and far between so unless you are going to laugh hysterically every time one of the idiots of the future slurs out a slack jawed profanity laden sentence with little to no logic and or intelligence then the laughs might be pretty well spaced br br it's unfair for everyone to be comparing it to office space because it's a very different film but as a film regardless of what came before it idiocracy is a funny concept that will probably have you laughing a lot more in the opening 15 20 minutes than in the rest of the film br br i give it 5 out of 10 because it is enjoyable but doesn't do enough to raise it above middle of the road Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3410476744174957 Review: most people are totally unaware that this movie exists fox which paid judge to make it has kept it in the can for quite awhile and then spent nothing to promote it i guess that made many people think it was one of the garbage movies being flushed in late summer well i am here to tell you that this is a funny and rather frightening look at a future that is not that hard to believe basically judge puts forward the notion that the stupid are the smart by a wide then these stupid are getting more stupid by basically spending all of their time watching tv and having sex which produces more stupid people by a person of average intelligence today will appear to be a genius that talks all seriously is this really that hard to believe oh sure this future is painfully funny and ridiculously stupid but still plausible luke wilson is great as the time traveling army guy hopelessly trying to get back to a more comfortable time where this story will gain its cult status is with the numerous funny one liners like can we family style her and hey man i'm here this is a funny movie and a rather sharp social commentary on an american society that seems to be with self pleasure comfort and stupidity and i guarantee you that i will be buying this on dvd the first day it comes out and watching it over and over Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.622192919254303 Review: set during the hungarian revolution of 1956 this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a group of foreigners attempt to smuggle jason robards out of hungary into austria however three things complement the story making this an extremely good movie br br first the actors use the actual languages of their roles the russian soldiers speak only russian the only hungarian the germans only german except to the minimal extent to tell the story since debra kerr is english she speaks only english and of course yul brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented english as a result the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount the viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages the audience is never at a loss for following the film no subtitles are necessary br br second i was in hungary in 1995 and i'm telling you this movie has it right on from the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes the realism is incredible if i didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie i ate at its double i thought that i actually walked down the main street in that village actually the film was shot in austria br br third and most important this movie kerr and yul brynner after the king and i and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of oscar qualified of course yul already received an oscar for playing that relationship so the wasn't going to give him another one but that is the quality of the film don't miss this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7044205069541931 Review: we just saw this movie in austin texas at the alamo south yesterday afternoon it had me laughing out loud many times the scene about albert thoughts on humanity hit me over and over and i couldn't stop laughing it's too bad it's not in more theaters i know a lot of friends that are to see this movie welcome to i love you great work to all involved also if you see it make sure to stay until the end of the credits as well i'm going to take my family to see it again this weekend for sure if you're a fan of office space and beavis and then you have to go see this movie it's a classic and no one knows that it's out so if you're in the mood to see something funny this weekend definitely check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798736572265625 Review: there is a lot wrong with this film i will not lie i will say that most of the problems feel like they stem from a budget that was chopped out from underneath the flick and some bad hack job editing br br this is not office space do not go in expecting office space levels of comedy it is very funny though it is a mess but very funny at the same time a funny mess of a film in the way that caddyshack is funny a mess of unrelated funny scenes filled with some very annoying unfunny scenes br br it works as a whole though and it certainly deserves a wide release this is the best commentary on the wal mart mtv nation you could hope for the very fact that a film is exploring the idea that dumb people are breeding at an alarming rate while the intelligent people are not is great in my book not very politically correct but worth at least some debate Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.824416995048523 Review: this movie is the stupid comedy of the year and quite possibly the best thing from mike judge since office space if you are a mike judge fan or enjoy shows like then you are doing yourself a grave disservice by skipping over this little known limited release although the dvd very few bonus features this film is certainly funny enough to make up for it's perceived lack of value br br this movie is about an army by the name of joe played by luke wilson who is part of a top secret army experiment designed to preserve army personnel in peace time so that they can be in war time to fight for our country however things take an interesting turn as the general in charge of the operation is busted in a prostitution ring and the experiment is all but forgotten and his sidekick rita played by maya rudolph both find themselves awake in the year where through the course of natural selection the population of america has grown increasingly stupid now joe and rita have to find their way to a time machine to get back to the year 2005 with the help of played by shepard br br what i really enjoyed about this movie was mike comedic satire on the course of us history over the last 50 years and how mankind progresses over the subsequent 500 years this is most evidenced by the advertising in the movie which has become a staple of the american culture with shows like south park in the mainstream media it's easy to see how conclusions could be drawn that in the future profanity has become a marketing tool this is portrayed in the film humorously with subtle things such as changing their name to butt f and a billboard which displays the advertisement if you don't smoke f you i also cannot stop laughing at jr 's role in this future with their f you i'm eating and their self advertising their extra big a with more this film contained everything i go to the movies for excellent sharp witty comedy as well as an engrossing plot make this dvd one for the ages be warned however if you are not a fan of mike judge did not care for beavis and or do not have a sense of humor then this movie probably isn't a good match for you otherwise i would say this is probably the funniest movie to come out of i mean 2006 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9319764375686646 Review: first let me say that although i generally appreciate mike work i've been merely tepid in my response to office space king of the hill and beavis and i generally prefer more intelligent comedy and therein lies the irony with respect to idiocracy br br in a future world where the embodiment of beavis and views instincts and intellectual are the framework of a chaotic messy semi mad max semi blade runner society where every trailer trash guy's fantasy becomes reality a man with even average intelligence is threatening and accused of talking gay and the mob mentality takes over and this world is also incredibly funny br br yes it's obvious that jr and executives will be horrified at the twisted values given their products in the year br br there were some missed opportunities with the film and the relationship between the time travelers the other being an average intelligence woman who's worried about her boyfriend's retribution could have been stronger the chemistry is there and there don't seem to be too many women in the future br br i did leave with a grin on my face but the experience is a bit better than the memories thus it's my kind of popcorn film and it will be fun to revisit on video recommended fyi stay through the credits for an extra scene Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.868500292301178 Review: idiocracy is the latest film to come from mike office space judge and it certainly follows a similar theme of that film in the fact that it is an observation of stupidity and how mediocrity can overcome adversity relatively speaking it is a story about joe bauer luke wilson who is quite literally the most average guy in existence joe and a prostitute named rita maya rudolph become the test subjects for a military project of a chamber they were to remain suspended for only one year but due to lack of joe and rita are forgotten about and accidentally wake up 500 years in the future br br here's the scary part this film explains in a very realistic and plausible way how the entire population of became absolutely retarded with no natural predators the evolution of the human species does not necessarily favor the smartest and strongest people for progression of just the people who breed the most unfortunately those people happen to be welfare sucking trailer trash idiots who breed like rabbits this abundant reproduction of the stupid people has caused an effect on societal growth and now joe and rita are the two smartest human beings on the face of the planet if it helps imagine the entire population as just a hybrid of rednecks jocks and seeing this nightmarish joe learns of and attempts to track down a time machine to see if he and rita can get back to when they came from and that's basically the whole plot br br but despite how one dimensional i may make it sound this movie is higher brow than you can fathom nuances are everywhere and anyone can see glimpses warning signs if you will of modern day dumb facets of everyday life and turning it into the train wreck on display in idiocracy the film has some truly awesome showcases of realistic put on a pedestal i don't want to give anything away and ruin jokes for you but let's just say that it is pretty thorough i can see how some would say that it is just a lot of toilet humor but it odd as it may seem has a purpose to show how dumb and crass these people are br br this film unfortunately is destined to see the same fate as its predecessor office space no one will see it in theaters but everyone will brag about discovering this awesome funny movie when it comes out on video my only complaint for the film would be that the flow of the narrative sometimes gets broken so they can do a guide to the galaxy type exposition on how things got to be where they are but it is a necessary evil and is better here other than that good characters funny jokes and better than average social commentary wrapped up in a funny bow br br final note if seeing our youth becoming gang wanna acting like redneck ghetto trash and being proud of it if you are educated and cultured in anyway and can see how our country is out of control into an abyss of stupidity for god sakes watch this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8377066850662231 Review: i've never seen a movie get a worse release then this and that's a shame as this is the funniest film of the year you would think an ad with the line from the director of office space would be enough to warrant a big release but there are no ads no posters no website i doubt the stars even knew it came out this weekend what is 20th century fox thinking mike sci fi comedy is set in but it could come true in about 10 years if things continue as they are luke wilson and maya rudolph get frozen in a top secret army experiment and wake up in a future full of consumer zombie inbred the film reminds me of woody allen's sleeper robocop planet of the apes blade runner and network and the late great try to see it before fox burns all the prints Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8741615414619446 Review: a lot of things in this futuristic satire are more theoretically funny than actually funny though it does have some laugh out loud moments but a lot of that is because it seems to have been cut by the studio to better appeal to exactly the idiots it's mocking many situations aren't allowed to develop there's obvious of material and worst of all a narrator explains everything most of which needs no explanation probably because some preview audience didn't understand what was going on in other words a movie about dumbing down has been you guessed it br br one hopes that a longer better version of this comedy will eventually surface on dvd and it will become the cult fave it deserves to be but even in this mutilated and somewhat comic spirit diminished form it's one of the more memorable films of the year a of disgust against our culture and all the ways it's become and in the name of appealing to the i watched it right after land of the dead george romero's latest of the single idea that consumers zombies which is basically the same point judge is making yet where romero's viewpoint now zombies that needs to revolt against the rich seems hopelessly out of date take is fresh dead on and far more disturbing just listen to the in your movie audience it up for president state of the union just like their counterparts on screen and you'll know that we're all doomed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7470384240150452 Review: as social satire idiocracy is just as good as office space but with a wider scope to criticize this film as too puerile due to potty humor is to kind of miss the point i think there are certainly fart jokes etc but they're not really intended to be funny to the audience they exist to define the state of culture in the world of ad visited by joe as a background to the bizarre state of affairs in which he awakes the real humor of the film lies in the many sight gags and attitudes present in this future society that are just a shade off of what we encounter in our daily lives and which should serve as a warning my personal favorite is the depiction of fox news the subtle brilliance in the film lies in the fact that it also digs at smart people and average like the protagonists note the times in the film when joe and rita almost conform to the idiots around them and you realize that idiocracy is not created to pick on any group of people in particular but on the culture of idiocy in general i don't know what to say about the made for conspiracy theory behavior of fox in releasing this film but if it's not playing in your local theater demand it we all need to see this film if not for the social commentary at least for the fart jokes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4700237512588501 Review: i'm not sure why there are no articles or posters or anything about this film because i just saw it and thought it was awesome i guess it's not for everyone because it's basically the trial meets and butt head which is a pretty tough combination to swallow still i thought it was great if you're going to see it because you want a sequel to office space you're probably going to be disappointed but if you want to see one of the most brutal acid and hilariously honest looks at where our society is headed you're in for a treat i just saw the show opening night in los angeles and there were only 12 people in the theater which means the film will probably be gone in a week that's really a shame because in its own way idiocracy is one of the best satires to come along in quite a while but then again it's basically making fun of the people who make up about 99 of the movie going audience so i guess it's no wonder the studio and tried to dump it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3300934433937073 Review: shame on fox for dumping this movie it was a total riot and i only hope that it will find a second life on dvd and cable br br this is a hilarious satire it takes the what if situation to an extreme and it doesn't pull any punches or kicks to the groin it makes you think what is to become of this empire once we've gotten totally to lazy and stupid everyone gets hit in this one esp a number of major corporations and even fox news takes a punch which is probably why the movie never had a proper release other than the marketing department over thinking the campaign and not knowing how to market it so we'll just give up some may find the movie sophomoric due to the groin kicking and farting but the movie is much more than that you either get what mike judge is saying or you don't most of the negative reviews i've read seem to come from people who just don't get it or are film snobs br br it'll probably play for one week in the selected so if you miss it keep an eye out for the dvd it'll be worth the rental and i will eventually have it in my collection br br good job mike judge it's a shame that you got screwed but you made me laugh out loud and i look forward to the next movie you do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9590754508972168 Review: the journey is a romantic version of the cold war it's about an english woman deborah kerr trying to smuggle her former love a hungarian scientist jason robards jr out of hungary during the hungary revolt in 1956 she's on board a bus with thirteen other international people who are trying to get out of hungary through the austrian border br br of course the bus gets stopped by the russians for a security check the russian officer in charge yul brynner becomes attracted to the english woman deborah kerr and the trip of course the russian officer knows the truth about the hungarian scientist posing as a british citizen but he decides not to arrest the scientist because he is waiting for the english woman to come to him of course this all sounds absurd but it is a fun movie to watch despite the romantic flow of dialogue between mr brynner and ms kerr which seems inappropriate in the situation that they are in the movie becomes suspenseful and interesting the good acting some of the silly dialogue perhaps some people involved in the hungarian revolt would not appreciate this movie they would consider it a piece of fluff br br this is my favorite yul brynner role he speaks with his own masculine voice and is very attractive especially when he becomes vulnerable this is deborah second time working with yul brynner since they made the king and i in 1956 they make a very attractive couple too bad they never worked again this was the second sexy role ms kerr took since from here to eternity despite the fact that ms kerr was wearing heavy winter clothes throughout the movie she was very beautiful and sensual br br the fine supporting cast was headed by jason robards jr in his first film role some of the international cast were recognizable like for instance robert morley from england however the rest of the actors i have never seen before or since were just great in the movie in the background it was fun to see berger as one of the speak a few lines of hungarian a few years later in 1966 she was in a movie cast a giant shadow with yul brynner as his leading lady she is still working today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9404096007347107 Review: just a great soundtrack really enjoyable music outstanding cast great lead performance worth watching br br doesn't really explain what happened to the neighborhood you are left feeling that integration is to blame or that with the departure of the lead character the neighborhood br br this movie seems well researched and extremely well crafted i especially enjoyed some of the minor characters like jeffrey wright br br the cutting during the opening sequence helps express what a lively engaging and desirable experience that nightclub would have been with the jump music food drink dancing gambling and sex Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552480578422546 Review: let me start by saying that if you're expecting subtle humour you're in the wrong theatre it's low brow and heavy hitting but he's not out to your funny bone he's got the sledgehammer out and he's drawn a on the side of your head but fear not as movies go this is a fairly gentle education oh also heavy on the swearing but once again mike judge not fred rogers br br was this movie called f no the gem the essence that is mike judge is that he has the ability to make people laugh at themselves beavis and was most popular with teen aged boys the very people at which it incessantly poked fun br br with that in mind i don't think the humour in this movie is aimed at the super intelligent maybe you are all too smart to get it but he's not aiming at you he's aiming at your average joe and he's got a message get your act together and for god's sake study it is a little disjointed and the narrator gets to be a little irritating after a while but once again this movie is meant for people who need a lot of narration it's funny it has a message that it wants to make sure that we all understand br br i question the casting of luke wilson in the role of a man with a 100 iq sometimes he's not able to play down what's he got like a to the level of his character slightly forced at times br br kudos on shepard in this one i remember seeing him in and thinking this guys looks like an idiot in this movie he makes a great idiot maybe i'm psychic br br it took a while to warm up to maya rudolph but i gave her a little after all she did have to play straight man to an entire planet but once she got a little screen time she made a solid contribution br br terry crews played the same psychotic aggressive character he's played many times before but he makes a first rate president none the less br br another bonus is that the place was practically empty counting my girlfriend and i there were literally six people in the theatre we could've had a pit and a band so no annoying people talking as appears to be the norm in the to the age br br all in all a good premise and a competent delivery given the intended goal lots of laughs sprinkled throughout br br what made this movie scary was the fact that when we walked out of the theatre it was sort of like the movie was still playing we saw a lot of idiocy in the people immediately around us maybe made more apparent by the dose we got in the theatre br br they're all pods all of them Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.24519547820091248 Review: this movie was quite a pleasant surprise i had anticipated it for a long time and was afraid going in that it couldn't possibly live up to my expectations br br it exceeded them br br i adored this movie br br hilarious from start to finish stay until after the end credits it is absolutely remarkable how a movie about dumb and annoying characters can be so intelligent witty and engaging br br with it's obvious matte paintings the movie's future earth recalls the planet of the apes series and other sci fi movies of that era br br in fact this movie is essentially planet of the apes but with people who are the mental equivalent of apes br br it moves at a fairly brisk pace and luke wilson carries the movie quite well with a character that recalls the one he played in bottle rocket there's even a not so subtle nod to bottle rocket in an early scene br br maya is also surprisingly good as a former painter who was frozen as well br br despite all its strengths idiocracy has the distinct feel of a movie that was taken away from the director editor before it could be fine tuned br br i cannot for the life of me understand why a movie this funny would just be dumped into a few theaters with no advanced screenings no trailers no marketing whatsoever br br it's as if the studio decided they were not going to spend any more on it and just walked away br br or maybe they thought the movie had the makings of a cult classic and the only way for it to become a true cult classic was to set it up to fail br br whatever the case it is a shame because mike judge and this film in particular deserve better br br i predict this movie will have real legs on dvd and word of mouth will propel it to the success it deserves br br perhaps the fox executives saw themselves in the characters were confused and thought it was a documentary Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6642329096794128 Review: there's no other word for it fox dumped this out with no marketing of any kind nobody in the country other than those who have been looking forward to this film know anything about it all the red flags have flown it has to be a mess it can't be anywhere near as good as office space right wrong though office space it ain't this film definitely has satirical bite and wit it's a misfire on certain levels but who's to blame is left to mystery br br based on what is currently showing in theatres i can say idiocracy is a good movie it's funny sometimes laugh out loud funny it's effective sometimes ingenious what it isn't as far as i can tell is finished we will see something come of this film again whether it's an extended cut or alone it can be hilarious it's at times br br leaving the theatre looking around at the mall i was surrounded by advertisements and billboards commercialism and stupidity it's not quite as damning a as 1984 but this movie paints an ugly future for our culture and there doesn't seem to be much anybody can do about it anyway go see this if you can and try to find out what happened that it was so specifically buried Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188753366470337 Review: a good x evil film with tastes of james bond romeo and juliet and maybe even star wars br br the evil count von bruno receives an english gentleman as a guest for a very dangerous hunt the beautiful simple and well intentioned lady that was forced to marry the count provides the love triangle the count missing eye points to a terrible past the englishman is not what the count thinks and is a terrible treat to him there is also the terrible hunchback crocodiles and even the side appearance of some torture instruments br br boris here in a support role makes an strong but somewhat stiff presence the other actors and direction are the symbol of an era the strong of black and white movies since the beginning there is no doubt of who is the evil guy who is the good one even and can be identified somewhat easily Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8503853678703308 Review: the black castle is one of those film's that has found its way into a boris karloff collection and is mistakenly expected to be an outright horror movie whilst some horror elements exist within nathan movie this really is a multi genre piece that's tightly produced and effectively portrayed joining karloff in what is a small but critical role are richard greene stephen mcnally lon chaney jr rita john michael it's produced unsurprisingly out of universal international pictures the plot sees english gentleman travel to the castle home of the sinister count von bruno mcnally he's following an investigation into the disappearance of two friends an investigation that is fraught with danger and surprise at every turn br br this has everything that fans of the old dark house castle sub genre could wish for genuine good and bad guys a fair maiden dark corners for doing dark deeds devilish traps ticking clock finale and we even get a good old fashioned bit of swashbuckling into the bargain the cast are all turning in effective performances particularly greene and the wonderfully sneering mcnally whilst jerry writing is lean and devoid of the pointless filler that has so often bogged down similar film's of this ilk a very recommended film on that karloff fans understand it's not really a karloff movie and perhaps more importantly that horror fans don't expect blood letting to be the order of the day a fine atmospheric story with a sense of dread throughout the black castle is a fine viewing experience 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9956783652305603 Review: when i saw lon chaney jr and boris karloff in the cast i was expecting to find a typically schlocky 1950's style horror movie the opening scene a graveyard with a wolf howling in the background seemed to confirm this once i began watching it though what i discovered was a nifty little mystery about an englishman richard green seeking to discover what had happened to two of his friends who had disappeared in the black forest and if necessary to take revenge against the evil count stephen mcnally who ruled the territory chaney as the had a rather limited role one which reminded me of the hunchback of notre dame actually while karloff had a somewhat more substantial role as dr in fact was one of the more interesting characters in the movie and it was difficult to know until the very end whether he would be established to be a good guy or a bad guy the castle set was magnificent and even the limited depiction of the black forest was real enough it certainly didn't come across as low budget compared to other movies i've seen anyway the only disappointment i thought was rita performance as the countess she seemed somewhat dry and didn't seem to put much passion into the role br br that aside i found that this movie held my attention throughout and there was enough suspense about how this was all going to turn out to make it well worth the watching definitely recommended with a 7 10 rating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9284800887107849 Review: this is the ultimate and i mean the ultimate adventure classic the plot is good versus evil there have always been an abundance of films that depict gray areas and not enough on the basic good against evil to account for the real cases of good against evil in the real world only recently have film makers tried to even the odds in real life well over half of situations are black and white but only a fraction of movies make it seem that way this movie is the best example of a back and white look it is best seen in black and white the hero is in the worst situation he is in the territory of a man who wants to murder him and among various enemies the movie gives the feel that he is hopelessly and can't count on help his enemy the count has numerous resources the wife was forced into marriage with him and she knows from his past history that sooner or later he will kill her as he does all his wives she and the hero become allies and fall in love in away that could win over anyone watching unless that person just wants to be a contrary brat anyone who helps them is killed they have no escape the situation is hopeless so will they survive in the end you won't guess unless you've read spoilers the movie also has a lot of great atmosphere adventure and intrigue along with lon chaney as a bad guy and boris karloff in his best role ever as a decent guy usually cast as a bad guy karloff was at his best when presented with more complex roles such as this one chaney was rarely given a complex role although he his stuff in a few movies such as of mice and men this is little more than a cameo for him still the tension never stops there is suspense and danger throughout perfectly written perfectly cast and perfectly directed this is what a movie should be pure escape pure adventure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836245775222778 Review: the best thing and that's pretty good about the black castle is that it's a black and white gothic featuring a murderous mad count which was somehow made in 1952 the star ostensibly is the british actor richard greene a capable leading man who reminds me of an earlier version of roger moore the villain is a mad count played by stephen mcnally who does a credible job except when he's called on to laugh around in the shadows is a long boris karloff in a decidedly secondary role of an aged doctor who may or may not be the salvation of our hero br br it's the middle of the 18th century in austria and sir ronald burton greene is determined to find out what happened to two close friends they disappeared in the of the castle belonging to count karl von bruno mcnally deep in the black forest it seems that sir ronald and his friends had been instrumental in defeating a brutal plan of von bruno's in africa three years previously involving slavery and ivory the count was left not only with failure but with a scar on his face and a black patch he now wears to cover a ruined eye von bruno revenge and it seems he might have been partially successful so under a false name sir ronald arranges for a hunting invitation from the count and off we go by carriage through a dark journey of storm and howling wolves to the castle it's a hulking mass of stone and corridors shadowy huge and creepy passages that lead to dank dungeon cells a torture chamber and a great pit filled with snapping crocodiles it also is filled by the lovely blond sensitive wife paula who sometimes is billed as rita and by the two close friends played by those two actors we know from the fifties who specialized in being slime in costume john and michael there is a dangerous leopard hunt forbidden kisses servants wooden signs and in the cold wind and poison in a cup not the least doctor karloff has a special filled with a drug which will so slow the bodily functions that death will seem to have occurred the risk is that well when the person awakes ten hours later he'd better hope he's not already nailed shut in his coffin br br surprisingly for all the clichés the black castle keeps moving along the movie takes itself seriously but it's competently enough made to keep our interest even if we wind up sitting back with a smile while we watch it's even reassuring in a way to realize there are strong echoes of the most dangerous game when burton realizes just how crazy von bruno is he becomes even more determined to bring von bruno to accounts and naturally he has fallen for von bruno crazed by vengeance yet crafty and capable is a man who loves the hunt and is by the kill hollywood's second creative rule has always been if you're going to steal steal from the best it's first creative rule of course is if you're going to steal steal from the best and then turn it into the black castle is a nice bite of austrian Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816502928733826 Review: universal studios the name conjures up so many memories to horror fans of beautiful matte paintings er landscapes fog full howling wolves and torch wielding yet it is quite strange looking back on those films how little the era which produced the true classics lasted the '30's had it's masterpieces but those were mostly from the same directors and many of their films are mostly of historical interest today the '40's produced more mindlessly fun matinée films than it did high art and most fans agree that the classic era of the gothic horror films ended in 1945 with of bumped around with the abbott costello comedies and was officially dead by the 50's and the coming of the atomic age br br so it's strange that perhaps one of universal's finest was made in the '50s that alone makes the film an oddity since costume dramas were on their way out everywhere it may not be comparable to the all time classics like the james whale films and 'the but damn does it all the fun elements of those films into one delicious treat get ready for nothing but pure entertainment since various social mores had changed the film also indulges in violence that would not have been allowed in earlier eras there's no blood but we see characters shot and stabbed directly and there's even a burning torch to the face br br the film may not really be a horror film but it sure has the atmosphere look and feel of one it begins in the dead of night with howling winds and wolves as two men seal the of two apparently dead young lovers but wait one of them is not dead but he can't move he's trapped but talking silently in his own mind unable to communicate what is his story now that is how you start a horror film br br english businessman sir ronald burton richard greene giving one of his best performances sets out under the alias of richard beckett to investigate the disappearance of two friends of his who disappeared at the castle of one eyed austrian count von bruno did baron cohen see this it seems many years ago von bruno posed as a god to the natives in africa to steal ivory he was exposed by burton's men and the natives disfigured him now he is lusting for revenge br br the film has all the clichés a jonathan style ride to the castle an inn full of wary villagers death traps and a hulking lon chaney jr the torture chamber scenes are genuinely suspenseful including a panel in the floor that a dungeon door which makes for an ingenious getaway scene later on a hunting expedition involving an panther and even an alligator pit and then there's the romeo juliet style fake death that leads to the film's prologue br br the plot is cliché and the world view is black and white but it's still incredibly entertaining with director nathan making every scene pile on the atmosphere and seem fresh and new there are several plot holes too why does ronald attempt to leave the castle so early and he never does solve the mystery of what happened to his friends even though it's obvious but he doesn't know that when he gives up and he seemed so sure earlier weird br br all of the actors are great despite being a rude richard greene makes burton one of the most likable protagonists i've ever seen in a horror film rita is excellent as the who becomes burton's love interest she may have the stereotypical in love with just a problem of all film heroines of this era but her portrayal of a long suffering woman in a loveless marriage to a sadistic monster is very convincing she also shows a suspicion and wit few film heroines of this era do even seeing a forced attempt by burton to quiet her and to at her necklace although it is simply to analyze it as it has an important clue as a rape attempt yet she never seems nasty in her paranoia the audience with her even though he fails to make von bruno seem truly foreign and otherworldly he is a villain in a horror film after all stephen mcnally gives a truly chilling performance as the sadistic nobleman when he reveals his burnt eye and laughs it is truly scary lon chaney jr is also great as his mute henchman br br but the best performance is undeniably by boris karloff as the mysterious physician dr he has little screen time at first but steals every scene he is in it is a performance that is both creepy sad mysterious and ultimately heroic as he as he applies to one of bruno's henchman spies on our hero and speaks in that famous 'you know i'm up to no good' voice only karloff could make you wonder whether if he is a hero or villain always about and although he does function as the main agent of our hero's escape he still shows human such as greed and for his own life even cold poisoning a man for burton's benefit before he even gets burton to agree his plan to help our hero heroine escape also puts them directly in the clutches of von bruno as he arranges an amazingly sadistic if unbelievably flawed death for them that had to have inspired similar scenes in corman's poe series he may not have much screen time but this is easily one of best performances br br while the ending may seem abrupt and anti climatic for some half the fun is getting there and there's much excitement to be had kick back and relive the days when heroes were heroes and villains were villains it's no masterpiece but it's escapist fun at it's best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9889732003211975 Review: all boris karloff fans will love this classic film where karloff is the castle physician and gives his patients excellent attention sir ronald burton richard greene an century english adventurer believes his two friends have been murdered by count von bruno stephen mcnally on his black forest estate arriving at von bruno's castle to evidence burton learns von bruno's unhappy wife paula and dr boris karloff the castle physician are virtual prisoners burton's motives von bruno and lon chaney jr a giant mute scarred henchman discover the englishman was responsible for their being captured and tortured you will definitely have to view this great classic karloff film to enjoy the ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870655536651611 Review: set in hungary in november 1956 this is the story of a group of foreign who were trying to leave the country at the time of the uprising br br once the airport is closed the titular journey begins on a bus taking them to austria as would be obvious they are stopped on their way which is where they come up against the almost faultless yul brynner whose military power as a red army major was marked with loneliness his internal struggle between right and wrong his search for the truth and his need to feel emotions for other human beings he was saddened by the fact that his job had alienated him from his friends and enemies alike and he for social contact br br robert morley plays the quintessential stiff upper englishman who no matter how serious the role manages to maintain an almost light hearted logical outlook on life while jason robards has a stunning movie debut which the reason why he had so many roles throughout his career deborah kerr as the leading lady exhibits the grace and we have come to associate with her yet manages to bring over the strength and resolve required for her character br br the film deals with a very time in european history but it never ceases to remind us that there is good in all of us and you can never completely judge a book by the cover fabulous scriptwriting ensures that for all the seriousness of the subject there can still be great one liners and comedic instances that add to rather than detract from the movie the chemistry in the cat and mouse game between kerr and brynner makes you understand why they appeared in more than the one film together br br all in all a thoroughly engrossing movie which i would definitely watch again 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9950690269470215 Review: the british noble sir ronald burton richard greene decides to search his two best friends that have disappeared after visiting count karl von bruno stephen an evil and powerful man who lives in the black castle sir burton travels undercover with another identity since he fought against count von bruno in with his two missing friends and the count lost one eye in a battle when he arrives in the castle he is invited to hunt in the black forest around the castle with the count while he looks for that the count has killed his friends later he and the wife countess von bruno rita fall in love for each other and with the support of dr boris karloff sir burton and the countess try to escape from the claws of count von bruno the black castle is an excellent movie from a romantic time with action romance mystery and even horror the story is gripping and is a great entertainment for any audience my vote is nine br br title brazil o do the castle of the fear Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674842357635498 Review: this is a prime example of uninhibited filmmaking at its best richard greene who does good in the role search for his two missing friends takes him to the black forest domain and castle of one eyed count bruno stephen mcnally a past enemy of his whom he has never seen face to face incredible film has so many awesome elements combined for once into a single film a crocodile pit a hulking mute played by lon chaney jr a crafty doctor played by boris karloff a leopard hunt very well done and very atmospheric a love story a castle a a sadistic one eyed count and his two evil played by john and michael an intriguing background story which makes the film even more interesting and more jerry script doesn't allow itself to be bound in making a film that comes extremely recommendable to anyone who is into unlimited filmmaking with a touch of horror and atmosphere to it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.959394097328186 Review: a powerful debut film from k that explores events in the life of a group of high school students each of them in crisis in one way or another the film starts with the discovery of the body of one of the students then traces the lives of the group over the previous hours leaving the audience in suspense until the last minutes as to the identity of the deceased each of the main characters is facing major which we could see as potentially a suicide the cast of unknowns provide performances full of power and emotion fantastically well done especially considering the youth of the writer director who was 19 years old when he wrote the script Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9218016266822815 Review: good grief 1 you completely missed the point the girl was only seen briefly specifically because she was the one who was going to kill herself everyone else was so wrapped up in their own stories they didn't notice her nor did we as one of the other students says at the end we're all so wrapped up in our own problems we don't notice what's going on for someone else br br the director himself said if he had killed off one of the others it would've suggested their problems were worse than someone else's the whole point of killing kelly was that she was unnoticed by all of us get it now Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1560610681772232 Review: in this flame of emotion we are introduced to several different high school youngsters during one eventful day at school all of them struggle with belonging finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges gets of with a powerful opening and develops like a requiem moves the camera with great skill and invites us slowly into the youngsters minds and hearts a fictional reconstruction that us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth one of the most important films of today every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this moving piece of film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9816252589225769 Review: i saw 2 37 at the toronto international film festival in september and was blown away by it a scene of panic opens this film at 2 37 pm set in an adelaide high school this scene is left unresolved as we to the beginning of the day and are introduced to the teenagers getting ready to go to school the audience becomes intimate with each of the main characters and explores the day to day issues facing teenagers including drugs being gay bullying and violence each scene is played again and again from different perspectives and is reminiscent of gus van elephant this is a remarkable film by first time director k it was made with non professional student actors and work through an unprecedented 76 of a script it features stunning performances by a number of the student actors particularly teresa palmer in the role of melody this coming of age film is both intimate and thought provoking with a surprising and disturbing ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831095337867737 Review: at 2 37 a high school student commits suicide not shown who has taken their lives or reasons known time skips back to the start of the day from here we follow six separate students marcus melody luke steven sarah and sean each student is struggling with their own moral dilemmas all reaching boiling point hitting to an end for one br br after losing a friend to suicide and surviving his own suicide attempt writer director k has created a drama focusing on teen life and the horrible act of suicide suicide has been a topic that has been kept in the shadows 2 37 is attempt to bring it to light if you have been touched by the act of suicide or anyone who has 2 37 becomes all the harder to view br br with heavy and hard subject matter also tackles everyday teenage life sex pregnancy sexual identity bullying friendship manages and shows them in an extremely realistic manner the factor on talent is his subtlety he respect his subject and the problems that everyone will have suffered through at sometime it near documentary at times it has such a painful realism the interviews with each character spliced through the film only heightens this br br 2 37 has a distinctive similarity to gus van film elephant while the core of each film is different both tackle teen life like sant utilizes long tracking shots with time skipping back and forth to show each characters interaction from different perspectives a defining point to elephant was its ethereal ambiance with spare conversation little development of characters and the long tracking shots sant created a haunting and mesmerizing atmosphere to a coming dread while there resides this dread in 2 37 the emotional connection to the characters reaches a higher level sant couldn't reach as time goes by each characters creeps out dragging you along their emotional roller coaster br br the real hit in this film comes with the inevitable suicide at the very beginning the hard part about this scene is the complete and discomfort we have as an audience watching someones life end in a gruesome fashion though many films that have shown suicide gloss over the act or the act shows the pain and agony involved with this act and that its not the best solution with unknowns in the leads and their first major roles teresa frank sweet joel mackenzie charles baird and sam harris all show immense talent and promising acting careers br br compelling and 2 37 is an absolutely unmissable film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9344578981399536 Review: i have to confess i fell into the cynical trap of believing that australians couldn't make drama unless it meant a lot of crying and i am an australian sad isn't it while this movie does involve crying its not dramatic crying its honest emotion shining through br br also this film is a whodunnit i knew what the final outcome was going to be when i started watching this so i tried to guess who it was that was going to do it i missed by a mile br br i was stunned when i found out the director was only around 21 when he made this film i would love to shake his hand he knows how to make a movie i hope he has more coming br br all of the characters we meet before the main title credit about 12 minutes in is an anti hero all of them troubled in their own way and all of them as selfish as the next one even when they are sympathetic br br the saddest scene in the movie and there are some that are difficult to watch is the final scene where we're introduced to the real main character and we're told of their nephew that scene made me cry br br my faith in australian drama has been restored we're masters at comedy but i was getting bored with comedy br br if you happen to check this out you touched my soul and for that i can only thank you Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4014551639556885 Review: being featured at the 2006 cannes film festival and gaining quite some fame this movie appears to be another modern and profound school drama br br it's about a bunch of adolescents who get through a revealing and desperate day at school everything's circling around a suicide shown at the very beginning to some extent that happens at 2 the characters are somehow all connected with each other what moves them is described via short interview sequences strictly shot in b w the characters are well written the acting is intriguing especially teresa palmer as melody and frank sweet as marcus are discoveries br br let's stick to the movies' technique that's what really impressed me there rarely are cuts most of the time the camera follows one of the protagonists like in gus van elephant some scenes are presented more often than once but each time from a different point of view here character this surely evokes a slowly developing but grabbing atmosphere that drags you inside literally the colours are vibrant somehow considering the tough plot but that's nothing less than a clever contrast a disturbing fine the use of lighting is adequate all the time the characters' actual mood and finally there are decent of music br br 2 37 somehow you from the very beginning it does not compromise nor does it serve laughter it rather strings together what would define as terror moments this movie substantially focuses on emotional there ain't nobody who's not to handle some kind of even the depicted minor parts e g the teachers seem to be in some state of disorder and that is what keeps this movie from being really good its summing up of piercing tragedies is unrealistic to its very bones there is no friendship love smiling truth passion there is faking humiliation despair sickness and beating up it's like being hit in the face real hard all the time but you are numb after the first hour this flick keeps on hitting you until it reveals something quite in the end br br for being sensitively and superbly acted 9 for being technically innovative and original 9 for being 3 br br makes a solid 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9947220087051392 Review: i saw this movie tonight in a preview showing and it was fantastic it does well in portraying issues that the average high school student is subjected to br br i left the movie feeling stunned and saddened and yet grateful that this movie will have a chance to raise awareness through its audiences regarding these issues bullying rape suicide and depression br br its a fantastic aussie film br br go see it br br support it br br learn from it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792371988296509 Review: very literate intelligent drama about a group of international travelers held virtual prisoners in the hungary of 1956 by invading russian communist regime kerr and robards play lovers she a british he a hungarian freedom fighter trying to do his bit for his country other new york theater stars of the period anne jackson e g marshall play an american couple traveling with their two young sons including ronny howard in his screen debut jackson's character is hugely pregnant and not anxious to give birth in a soon to be communist country she gives an impassioned plea in the third act of this film which the naturalistic acting styles we've come to know today from redgrave fonda streep leading the pack of soviet wolves is yul brynner magnificent as a and at his sexiest since he played opposite kerr in the king and i he is mean and nasty and terribly conflicted by his attraction to the lovely heroic kerr this is one of the great transition films of the latter part of the golden era of american film do not miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9652808308601379 Review: all those that identify this as a simple rip off of are there no other comments that you can make towards the movie on its own merits as an individual film regardless of its apparent similarities to other movies br br all those that question the validity of the movie in terms of its stereotypical characters the obligatory gay the jock the disabled kid etc i'm not sure how long it has been since you were at school but regardless of how amateurish the acting may be the happenings that go one are surprisingly close to what may actually happen br br and all those that disregard the film as being so simple just six teenagers with the regular teenage angst that pushes one over the edge did anyone stop to think and take notice that the girl who took her life wasn't actually one of those six as one comment points out she had screen time of maybe max excluding the final scenes i think the point of the film is not only to make an issue of teenage angst and how far it can take someone but also that it is no apparently obvious who is always in danger of committing such an act suicide Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.767318844795227 Review: yes 2 37 is in some ways a rip off from gus van elephant it's about some students who are dealing with their problems leading to the suicide of one of them yes it's full of clichés but that's life you just can't deny that creepy nerds disabled persons or popular students who despite their popularity do have problems are existing in the real world br br but that's not what this film is all about it's not about life in it's not about the misery of life itself br br if you look beneath the surface beneath the soap like social relationships that are shown you will find some gripping thought provoking criticism of our society br br why are people committing suicide do we really understand their motives or are we just trying to understand after its already too late and why is it always someone you would never have expected it to be br br this movie doesn't answer this question but it raises it and it does so in a very intense way all the way it keeps you guessing whose blood it might be that you see at the very beginning you are following the paths of some students all of them having a more or less good reason to end their lives just to be forced to watch the gruesome act in the finale br br did you know who it would be or were you caught by surprise like in real life br br the message is by one of the surviving kids in the end we are always so fixed on our own problems we forget to see those of others there might be someone a colleague a friend who does not want to live anymore but if you don't open your eyes you'll never know until its too late br br this movie delivers well it might have some flaws but they don't matter anymore when its over either you see a reflection of society or you are blind for reality Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9533069133758545 Review: many other viewers are saying that this is not a good movie to watch since they feel that it isn't realistic how can it not be considered realistic they feel that say the incest part isn't easy to relate to that it isn't common i can guarantee you that you have met more people than you think that have had an incest act occur many of them aren't going to come out and say it and mostly these are victims also many people are gay and are still in the closest because no matter how much they would like it to be they know they will be ridiculed and possibly even abandoned and tell me how many kids have you went to high school with that has ended up being pregnant or had an eating disorder i bet a lot and although pregnancy isn't from incest most of the time its still easy to relate to who can't relate to being an outcast or being bullied that happens all the time and many viewers are probably concerned with there education such as marcus being a stoner seems to be quite common these days to so there are a lot of things to relate to more than the rest though no matter how popular you may get sometimes you feel invisible or alone not noticed or overlooked such as the suicide victim how can you not feel like you can relate to the movie i find that the movie may have seemed pointless to others but i would like to think of it as important it an interesting way of showing that suicide happens and to be aware it comes from the people that don't show their unhappy thoughts its very surprising the people who show there problems do commit suicide sometimes to but when you hear of suicide who would have guessed is usually running through most peoples minds br br the ending surprised me i wasn't expecting it to be the girl that until the end was mostly an extra in the scenes not even introduced the story even in its description says its about 6 teenage lives when in fact it was 7 my only real disappointment was that it wasn't one of the characters that we got to learn about it merely at first seems like the movie was pointless to watch if the real victim is just some random chick until i thought more it made perfect sense for being a huge surprise since thats what suicides are like plus who was to choose who any of the other students had more of a reason than the other br br though this movie has some bad points most movies have a few but i would recommend this movie as long as you can deal with watching the tragic moments of watching the suicide and violence and profanity shown in this film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3319109380245209 Review: first of all i must say i really enjoy watching this movie the way we follow the different people at the same time works perfectly and its one of those movies that really makes you think br br spoiler br br the fact that the the girls who kills herself is the one you don't notice that fact made me wonder since thats why she commits suicide in the movie the director impressed me with that making a movie that shows the plot to the audience and also deliver the message that not a lot of people would have seen it coming some people might start talking about why no one did anything to stop it before she did it but no one noticed her just like no one who watched the movie did either don't know about you but i did not guess that it would be her who committed suicide did you br br regards jan Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41306066513061523 Review: 2 37 is an intense and fascinating drama which has some similarities in tone and subject with films like bully elephant and kids although by my point of view 2 37 is a superior film to those three ones before watching this movie my expectations were neutral but i ended up taking a very good impression thanks to the intelligent screenplay k perfect direction and the excellent performances from a group of young actors br br the sporadic instances of school violence around the world have inspired many movies tv programmes and books which pretend to find and predict the external or internal reasons of those unbridled expressions of and specially madness some people may say that 2 37 arrives too late to that artistic movement however i do not think like that because that delay permitted the movie to make a more artistic analysis focusing on the situation with more and intelligence instead of the obvious reaction of cruelty and anguish which other movies with similar stories br br on the characters from 2 37 we can find clichés from the juvenile cinema from director and screenwriter john hughes rip 's movies to the teen horror films the beautiful princess the clumsy nerd the athletes etc it would have been very easy to make them become in hollow caricatures defined by their function in the screenplay but it is something admirable that the screenplay transcends the stereotypes to make them real people with credible problems which in more or less degree any person can find on his her road to maturity br br 2 37 is an excellent movie whose only fail is that the ending feels a bit affected but which that with a lot of positive elements it will be very interesting to see next projects since he has had a great debut with this movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8409314155578613 Review: i had the pleasure of witnessing this brilliant film at a preview screening in sydney although it was a pleasure to see it pleasure is not the emotion you are left with as the credits roll br br 2 37 is a film that tackles not just one stigma felt by young individuals but all of them chief of which is isolation it is not just to place the films final scene on a pedestal above the others but rather it is important to see it as the culmination and from that it is important to realise what it represents to both you as the viewer and to the people directly effected by it br br 2 37 is not a soft picture but the manner in which mr handles it's subject matter with a profound dignity and it's no holds barred approach acts as credit to it's message br br i do not believe films such as 2 37 should be by votes of favour rather it should be recommended to those looking for purpose in their viewing br br a brilliantly crafted portrait of innocence lost and a master stroke for a as of yet talent br br not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9330675005912781 Review: 2 37 succeeds admirably at showing us what australian teenagers feel and don't say these are the stories of real kids and i think we would be naive to think otherwise the only new thing 2 37 really brings us is an australian point of view we often watch troubled american children but often fail to link the same problems to our own teens executed with clever and artful cinematography i did however upon immediate recognition of the disappointing final song find the musical direction lacking in sophistication i applaud the fabulous casting of this film these are regular looking aussie kids who invite plenty of sympathy because of this great performances all round and you can't top gary sweet this film made me remember why sometimes high school sucked and unless you're squeamish or you like to leave with warm and go and see 2 37 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9639562964439392 Review: at 2 in a bathroom at an adelaide a student takes their own life and the different worlds of six teenagers are changed forever br br 2 37 is a brutal honest and breathtaking film centered on the pain of being a teenager the film follows one day in the lives of six teenagers all intertwined all dealing with their own personal dramas while there are a couple of stereotypes in the mix – the beautiful would be popular girl dealing with body issues the over obsessed with his grades there are several horrors that are as far from main stream as you can get including a social outcast dealing with a brutal illness and a young girl trying to make sense of a devastating event in her past br br the movie is mixed with documentary style interviews from the characters which some viewers may find a little out of place in the otherwise seamless narrative the pace is also a little slow but it fits with the feel of the movie the young australian actors are all stars in their own right in particular theresa palmer who's heartbreaking performance earned her an afi nomination br br the film is very well shot with terrific direction some scenes are a little hard to watch – in particular the five minute long suicide scene but overall it is a film that leaves a big impact on its' viewers it draws you in right from it's shocking opening scene and keeps you guessing as to which of the six main characters is going to be the one to end up in the bathroom ultimately it's a beautiful made but slightly disturbing look at teenage life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774500131607056 Review: it was riveting i just could not look away as the movie rolled on i started to feel that it was powerful and confronting but i had no idea how much more intense it would get br br the movie gives an insight into what unfortunately is everyday life for a lot of school kids some of us live outside that environment and would walk by and not know what is happening br br parents need to see this film in particular just to see a glimpse of what their kids go through often parent dismiss their kids problems as trivial but unfortunately to a high schooler they are massive and unfortunately the problems can into a tragedy br br a must see for all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.77518630027771 Review: well what to say br br i think i shall start with a confession i have cried 4 times in my life once when my dad died twice due to a girlfriend in high school and at the end of this film this film deals with the real confronting issues of 6 school kids forcing them quite uncomfortably into the open for all the world to see i have never seen a film that deals with the human emotional condition as well as this everything from incest to is covered here and i doubt there are many people who are safe from the sting of familiarity with at least a couple of scenes br br it starts off with a suicide at 2 then without letting you know who it was that died the story begins to be told from the start of the day it follows the lives of 6 school kids up until 2 it and edited with personal interviews of the 6 teenagers lets you know everything about their lives their loves hates dreams desires secrets shame false confidence self loathing corruption and arrogance the overall outcome of which is a sort of whodunnit trying to discover the identity of the suicidal before it is revealed at the end of the film without spoiling anything i must let you know do not feel cheated by the ending it contains a very important lesson br br and now a warning this film is definitely not for the faint hearted many people actually walked out of the cinema half way through when i saw it disgusted by some of it's content or perhaps it's that it's sometimes hard to face the cold hard truth of reality this is what high school is like for many people i'm sure most would agree Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8711599111557007 Review: good show really good acting and the director takes us swimming through his storyline in an interesting unpredictable way especially since essentially it's two people in a room it doesn't race through like many modern films but doesn't drag either is flippant enough to believe her in the now of her character which is still involved and not going back on her choices so it is believable without the need for her to show us a deep self examination of her soul has the delicate balance of weight innocence and class to pull off very well a bit grainy on the film quality but it fits the tone of the story could use a little on the hair and makeup end of things but definitely worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752601981163025 Review: i think this film has to be one of the most moving and heartbreaking films of recent times br br the film basically starts off with a suicide in a school toilet u don't see who it is then from there it goes to the beginning of the day and we get to know 6 characters and they are going through some pretty heavy things anyway eventually one of them will commit suicide br br i've been teaching physical education in schools for 8 years now and never in a film have i seen such an accurate portrayal of what goes on in school life br br the film is shot beautifully and sounds incredible br br the ending is so shocking and so what one would not expect it is something that will haunt me for days to come br br this is definitely one to watch br br i think the fact that the director writer was in school only a few years ago is a major contributing factor to the raw honesty expressed in the film br br the film is shot in two separate if you will firstly there is the smooth observation style where we get to know the characters in their school environment as they go through their drama but the stunning part of the film is in the interview sections where we get to know the characters back stories and their deepest darkest thoughts br br you keep wondering who is it going to be who commits suicide and as the drama unfolds you keep changing your mind until bam it hits you in the face in the final five minutes i am all over the place in my writing but i've just seen it at a media screening in australia and i am still in a bit of shock br br it's one of the best australian films i have seen in recent years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785354733467102 Review: i think that this film is one of the funniest films i have ever seen i think debbie reynolds is hilarious and the chemistry between her and glenn ford is perfect there is not a dull moment in the film and debbie looks beautiful as always br br the story is about a maggie debbie reynolds who meets a penniless soldier joe glenn ford she takes an instant dislike to him but after he accidentally tears her dress he returns it to her on the condition that she goes on one date with him they end up getting married the night they have their date after just one kiss joe and maggie move to spain and find they have nothing in common but physical attraction so maggie proposes that for one month they live but not as man and wife which means that joe is not allowed to kiss or sleep with maggie much to joe's frustration a hilarious plot and a wonderful film not to be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7375702261924744 Review: this is a charming little film which like many of it's kind derives it's charm from the circumstances involved rather than the actual dialogue br br glenn ford as always shines through in a great comedic performance as the penniless air force officer married after just one day to gold digging debbie reynolds br br after the one initial wedding night of passion and a life changing move to spain the two quickly realise that apart from the strong sexual attraction they feel for each other they have nothing at all in common br br however when she decides to give their marriage a go it is on the understanding that it for one month trial period only and sex is most definitely not on the cards br br ford is also falling foul to his new 40 000 lincoln concept car the future which he wins in a the same night he meets his new wife br br the car is bringing him unwanted attention from the air force who see it as a vulgar display of american wealth and is bringing suspicions of corruption and etc it is also putting him in the 80 90 tax and as penniless as he is he now faces a tax bill of over 17 000 not the kind of money you should be owing when your wife is the kind of person who spends over a 1 000 on one shopping trip br br even when he tries to sell it it brings him misfortune as selling so much as a cigarette or a pair of to the natives is by court martial so you can imagine that a 17 500 practically has the firing squad their rifles br br his potential is also causing him problems as he is a disgustingly handsome bull fighting spanish nobleman who's interest in the car has lead to a stronger interest in ford's wife made worse by the fact that a rich jet set lifestyle is being offered and is what she has sought for so long br br with ford's sexual frustration rising and jealousy in his love rival mounting coupled with materialistic attitude and flirtatious behaviour around the serving to drive the deeper between the two it seems that their whirlwind relationship is destined to end br br but can whatever love and attraction that threw these two love birds together in the first place shine through and keep them together br br not the best example of this genre of film but due to the watchable performances by it's principles and the enjoyable plot line it is certainly a fine one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765899777412415 Review: hilarious clean light hearted and quote worthy what else can you ask for in a film this is my all time number one favorite movie ever since i was a little girl i've dreamed of owning a blue van with flames and an observation bubble br br the cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film such great fun the wonderful comedic chemistry between stephen furst harold and andy tennant make up most of my favorite parts of the movie and who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of don't forget the airport antics of cronies dressed up as hari dancing chanting and playing the unbeatable the clues are genius the locations are classic and the plot is timeless br br a word to the wise if you didn't watch this film when you were little it probably won't win a place in your heart today but nevertheless give it a chance you may find that it doesn't matter what you say it doesn't matter what you do you've gotta play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955964207649231 Review: if you're a child of the eighties like me you probably remember this 1981 disney movie one of disney's first pg rated films and michael j fox's screen debut i can remember watching this film over and over on hbo when i was on middle school and i only recently found a very old copy of it since disney stopped producing the movie several years ago needless to say this is a real fun movie to watch five college teams decipher clues in an evening race around los angeles trying to reach the finish line first watch for the cameo from paul from the cheesy music to the disco scene with the fat twins this is a quintessential 1980s fun film that you'll love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9258213639259338 Review: there is no denying that this is a bad movie the acting isn't great likewise the script acting and direction still i cannot wait until its 2 23 99 video release from anchor bay everyone knows there are several bad movies out there that have a tremendous appeal to them this one tops my list Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20434394478797913 Review: a classic 80's movie that disney for some reason stopped making i watched this movie everyday when i was in like 6th grade i found a copy myself after video stores well worth it though one of my all time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8062374591827393 Review: i would watch this movie every time it was on cable and it never got old who can forget some of the best lines in film history johnny's fat boy johnny's fat boy and look between the giant i used to wish i could run all over the city in a treasure hunt as fun as this it's an all time fave and i'm happy to hear that it's out on video i'm positive that this is where mtv got its original premise for the road rules series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9095115661621094 Review: midnight madness is the ultimate hunt movie for all time michael j fox and paul make respective pre fame appearances laughs abound everywhere and the intrigue of who will emerge victorious at the end of the great all will keep you on the proverbial edge of your seat a true must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9924860000610352 Review: as many of the other comments i have read have noted i fell in love with this movie when i was a kid my sister and i had a copy of the movie on beta before vhs that we wore out of course it didn't help when our parents sold the at a garage sale since then we have been trying to find a copy i like another commentator did eventually locate a rental copy at a local video store the owner would not part with the copy after any number of attempts to beg and cry my way to owning the tape good news i bought a brand new newly released vhs copy of midnight madness for 9 99 on amazon com two days ago finally disney has up now if they'll only song of the south if you love the movie grab it if you haven't seen the movie it's worth a check totally stupid humor but a lot of fun stephen furst is hilarious Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9665741324424744 Review: i just saw this film at the sidewalk film festival in al which was actually a really fun festival and was blown away by it it was the best movie i saw all day by a long shot a school aged prostitute meets with a middle age man and attempt to end there deep depression together it's an inner look into the darkest parts of human sexuality story stems from real life occurrences ripped straight from the headlines raw blunt dialog and a killer twist at the end the film does contain graphic sexual dialog and nudity definitely not suitable for kids too depressing for some people's tastes definitely worth checking out in my opinion though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.921210765838623 Review: still funny after all these years midnight madness is good entertainment for all ages it introduces michael j fox as a typical 15 year old trouble maker and are by far the funniest characters in it and leon is perfectly cast as a game master the budding romance between adam and the girl couldn't have been any Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8936840295791626 Review: midnight madness is a movie that is unfortunately highly underrated and with a flood of classic edgy teen college movies this one was forgotten as a child i would watch this movie over and over again luckily i had it on video this movie shows a more tame but most exciting side of the eighties in the cynical society we live in this day and age with drug abuse being the coolest thing it's good to see once in awhile a fun innocent movie that is midnight madness that is if you can find it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9603068828582764 Review: for a movie that was pg this is one fun film i grew up on watching this film over and over its really fun i don't know how today audience would react but if you grew up on it or loved the 80s then this is a great film stephen furst is great as harold who i think is one of the best characters in the film paul also pops in for about 10 minutes i love nostalgia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749547243118286 Review: i taped this as a teenager in the mid 80s based upon the synopsis in the cable guide the hunt aspect appealed to me having no knowledge or expectations of the film what a pleasant surprise when i viewed it this was such a fun film and i remember watching it repeatedly i thought that the concept was well executed i enjoyed the harmless competition between the different groups and i thought that the hunt itself was quite clever sometimes it seems that people have far too great expectations for movies not all movies are going to have a weighty message or stellar acting production values or special effects sometimes movies are just meant to entertain and be fun and this one succeeds on both levels it was so nice to read the comments from the actors who played the twins i haven't seen this movie in years but if i did i think i'd have just as warm and enthusiastic a reaction to it as i did as a teenager even as i type this snippets of the yet appropriate theme song are running through my head when midnight madness starts to get to you it doesn't matter what you say it doesn't matter what you do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9206532835960388 Review: this is basically a goofball comedy with somewhat odd pacing due to some dramatic elements for michael j fox and paul it was their first film fox had previously been in a short lived tv series and a tv movie br br since the movie is basically a race hunt type movie like run it's a mad mad mad mad world or more recently rat race there are no main characters instead there are groups of characters splitting the screen time and allowing for tons of mini plots usually these kind of movies are a way to cram the maximum amount of stars or semi stars onto a film br br this one has teams with one being the primary team which fox belongs to who are the only characters to be developed their plot is more of a stereotypical disney about a college boy not paying attention to his younger brother who he thinks of as a lazy punk since they are forced on a team together along with the older brother's girlfriend they are forced to work together since this is the main plot it gets the most screen time br br some of the other silly plots stand out the blue team is about an overweight rich kid whose dad just wants him and his misfit friends out of the house they end up with a cool custom van which had an on board computer in 1980 to instantly solve the riddles plus play video games with the time saved one member stephen furst went on to play dr on st elsewhere and later was on babylon 5 i'll also admit that i still laugh when barf while trying to a word comes up with this is much funnier than bart in my opinion br br the other three teams have plots that are somewhat linked together the green team is a bunch of frat boys with mostly beer jokes which climaxes into a breakdown for one when the hunt leads to the blue ribbon they get a chance to the red team with two feminists and two fun loving twins the white team of nerds are lead by eddie who was previously in grease but went on to play a critical computer geek role in wargames and later tim sidekick in some of the series br br if you grew up in the 80's then there are some classic moments in the movie that bring back memories the early video arcade from back when they were cool is always a plus in my mind look for paul and his quarter shooting guns there is also a miniature golf course and a roller disco br br the movie is actually an okay family movie simply because profanity is almost non and the small amount of sexual humor is completely innocent the odd pacing thanks to the yellow team's cheesy dramatic moments will put parents to sleep while their kids can giggle at giant at fat burger oh they actually have a special that must be it right Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6542057394981384 Review: twenty years later this movie still remains as entertaining as when you first watched it in a movie market overrun by toilet humor graphic violence and foul language it's refreshing to be fully entertained for two hours by such a clean movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8893465399742126 Review: this movie the early eighties as well as fun i remember watching this movie on hbo when i was little and it was my favorite movie since it was a while ago no one i had ever met knew what it was then about the time my roommate had said she had seen it too and that it was her favorite they started to print it again luckily i have a copy now if anyone ever wants to see the greatest cheesy hunt that was probably the beginning ideas of hazing for this movie is it watcher has to have a serious love for cheesy 80's type movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9617458581924438 Review: this is my favorite movie of all time i just love all the trouble all the teams get into its great michael j fox looked so young but then again i guess he was br br the teams are so stereotypical you just have to laugh Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5650491714477539 Review: i would hope so and how can i get involved br br this movie is a classic and ripe with laughs adventure and an all star 80's cast br br what happens when you get together a group of jocks and a group of debating nerds a band of misfits and couple of br br a load of laughs that will have you begging for more br br david stars as adam the leader of the yellow team a kind and hip college counselor who helps students with everything from getting the classes they want to first dates br br his nemesis is harold the leader of the blue team played hilariously by stephen furst of babylon 5 fame the no good son of a wealthy former college jock with enough to make any hall of jealous br br pit these two against each other and throw in a red team a white team and a green team an unbelievable view at an consequences of cheating at golf a super tour at the blue ribbon beer factory and a hateful old landlady among other adventures and you have all the makings of a night to remember br br look for appearances by michael j fox eddie and director andy tennant in one of the last movies he acted in before becoming a director and you have an all star hilarious cast br br the only down side to this movie was debra performance as laura she terribly overacted but the rest of the movie is so good she can simply be ignored br br i own this movie and can never watch it enough br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7255989909172058 Review: this is my all time favourite movie ever br br i remember seeing this when i was younger and since then i have been in love with it i used to rent it so often from this one video store that used to carry it and when we moved i couldn't find it any where so i going back he far away store just so i could watch the movie again br br finally i found it for sale and i bought it and watched it over and over again great movie br br since then though it was my very first dvd that i got after i got my dvd player ok well i got them at the same time the quality on the dvd is way better i couldn't believe it you gotta see this one Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8798808455467224 Review: although it was dark depressing and at times hard to watch you are alone held my attention and was refreshingly honest in its dialog it truly captured the angst of teenage romantic relationships in addition the soundtrack was amazing the lyrics and the tone of the songs the sadness of the film so well that it made you wonder if the tracks were created specifically for the movie br br jessica is the best actress i have ever watched her compelling and believable performance made the movie it made me wonder if she really is a prostitute who knows anyway the movie was very worth seeing love your sister yeah that's right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747910499572754 Review: hilarious clean light hearted and quote worthy what else can you ask for in a film this is my all time number one favorite movie ever since i was a little girl i've dreamed of owning a blue van with flames and an observation bubble br br the cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film such great fun the wonderful comedic chemistry between stephen furst harold and andy tennant make up most of my favorite parts of the movie and who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of don't forget the airport antics of cronies dressed up as hari dancing chanting and playing the unbeatable the clues are genius the locations are classic and the plot is timeless br br a word to the wise if you didn't watch this film when you were little it probably won't win a place in your heart today but nevertheless give it a chance you may find that it doesn't matter what you say it doesn't matter what you do you've gotta play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955964207649231 Review: hilarious clean light hearted and quote worthy what else can you ask for in a film this is my all time number one favorite movie ever since i was a little girl i've dreamed of owning a blue van with flames and an observation bubble br br the cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film such great fun the wonderful comedic chemistry between stephen furst harold and andy tennant make up most of my favorite parts of the movie and who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of don't forget the airport antics of cronies dressed up as hari dancing chanting and playing the unbeatable the clues are genius the locations are classic and the plot is timeless br br a word to the wise if you didn't watch this film when you were little it probably won't win a place in your heart today but nevertheless give it a chance you may find that it doesn't matter what you say it doesn't matter what you do you've gotta play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955964207649231 Review: hilarious clean light hearted and quote worthy what else can you ask for in a film this is my all time number one favorite movie ever since i was a little girl i've dreamed of owning a blue van with flames and an observation bubble br br the cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film such great fun the wonderful comedic chemistry between stephen furst harold and andy tennant make up most of my favorite parts of the movie and who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of don't forget the airport antics of cronies dressed up as hari dancing chanting and playing the unbeatable the clues are genius the locations are classic and the plot is timeless br br a word to the wise if you didn't watch this film when you were little it probably won't win a place in your heart today but nevertheless give it a chance you may find that it doesn't matter what you say it doesn't matter what you do you've gotta play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955964207649231 Review: i would love for members of the cast and crew to sit down and do an audio commentary on this movie all of the different places that they went to film this movie should provide for some very good fans of this movie would love to know br br what kind of permission did they have to get to film at certain locations br br were there any memorable outtakes br br were there any scenes that were deleted br br what challenges did the cast and the crew face br br did any actors have stunt doubles br br what was it like to work with other members of the cast br br were any of the scenes ad libbed br br what are members of the cast and crew up to now br br what locations are still there and what locations are no longer there or are now a different business br br it is one thing to read trivia about this movie on this site and other web sites but there is just no comparison to getting it straight from the mouth br br come on guys get together and do a commentary never walk away from a challenge go for the gusto Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9105446338653564 Review: twenty years after watching this i still find myself quoting things from this movie like look between the two giant or i'll start to sing the blue ribbon theme on the other hand 20 years later i can now make sense of the meat machine as there's still a lot of the stereotypes like this out there that they used for this movie those are signs of a good movie to me i could say this movie stands the test of time which i can't really say for a lot of 80's movies i continue that this movie is still on a list of a lot of people's favorite movie as a kid growing up in the 80's if you like games and have dreams of becoming a game master or find yourself out over these 80's movies to relive your childhood you need to watch this also it's sometimes sarcastic and funny but one thing's for certain about this movie if someone ever invites you to a great all they don't mean an x or acid trip party they mean get ready for some midnight madness oh you'll see everyone will be dying to play Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502665400505066 Review: a rather silly little film you just may love br br although rather corny and cliché at times it nonetheless works and makes for good clean fun five teams are engaged on a hunt and battle each other and their wits to win the all night contest just for the sheer joy knowing yours is the best team br br notable for several screen including david first film role after his dr pepper be a pepper commercials and before his major 1981 hit american werewolf in london also features paul in what i believe is his first pee wee herman esquire roll a year before he became known for it and last but not least mr spin city and alex keaton himself michael j fox gets his first film role here fans will remember stephen furst as flounder in animal house outside of that no names but all funny characters br br doubt it has ever made it to dvd but there are still probably some vhs copies floating around and you might even catch on a late late show sometime if you do is worth your watch you may hate it but it may also become a quirky little movie you come to love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818094968795776 Review: what can i say about this movie that hasn't been said hundreds of times before it's an american classic it has spawned dozens of or none midnight madness is one of kind from the ridiculous opening montage music to the hotel i was hooked leon made us all feel so young and carefree one question though how did he have those two hot hookers with him all the time and how did have the time money to arrange such an event the cast is top notch david is at his best here his tight yellow is disturbing his little brother michael j fox in his first starring role is a real brat there is also love interest and a dork and the obligatory black dude in a hat on the yellow team michael j fox does bad things like try and steal of beer at the blue ribbon and runs away to van team gives us the most comedy what exactly is the deal with the blond on that team is she dating flounder or or blade yes the mexican gentleman's name is blade the other guy on the flounder team has the best lines of the movie i won't them here the meat machine team is a bunch of drunks my personal favorite is but the silent black man is great too the other two teams are 4 nerds and 4 lesbians two of which are twins br br you know the ending from the start but that doesn't matter this is the 80's me genre at its finest don't rent this one buy it and buy it now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9364484548568726 Review: i had completely forgotten about midnight madness until just now when i found it while surfing the imdb now it's all coming back to me br br it was one of first movies as well as fox's and sharp eyed will also pick out henry from tv's alice he does the voice of in the the cartoons and son of dan from tv's bonanza br br but the two that stand out in my mind are furst from animal house and the himself eddie furst plays a baddie this time out and has one of the best scenes when he asks his dad why can't you just accept me for who i am his dad looks over his obese frame and gives a simple one word response yuck br br and well he's a show in himself as a latter day jerry lewis he stumbles around through mini golf puts on his ears and ends up having maggie fall for him my hero br br as for the film it's typical early '80s stupidity with college kids staying up after and going on a city wide hunt to prove which division of students is the best on campus the jocks the nerds the rich kids the feminists or the group made up of a little of each br br who wins who cares you'll have a lot of fun watching disney first foray into pg territory before creating pictures br br seven stars catch midnight madness any way you can br br long live leon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788433313369751 Review: somewhere in the dark of my brain cells a song plays in my head i can't forget it no matter how hard i try it's midnight madness and it's gonna get to you wish i could find a copy of this on a record five disparate teams head out one night in l a for a hunt for clues instead of physical objects an game master with two gorgeous assistants is the mastermind of all this insanity that's about to be unleashed on l a all the teams are stereotypes this movie being from 1980 before political correctness screwed everything up the good guys the nerds led by eddie the dumb beer loving jocks the we don't need a man type ladies especially the redhead the giggling twins are a scream too and finally the bad guys with stephen furst as the leader furst is hilarious as the overweight slob harold whose attempt to use a computer to decipher the various clues leads to a gooey mess movies like this aren't made anymore these days movies have to have an to them with some dark characters and other nonsense go back to the days when the good guys led by david were still good and not hopelessly conflicted so dump all serious pretensions and go back to 1980 it's midnight madness Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8641213774681091 Review: i have no idea what the budget on this movie was but whatever it was they made it work i have seen movies that spend the amount pearl harbor anyone and sucked worse this movie has everything david it in the lead role as adam an average college student who gets wrapped up in a game called the great run by leon this guy rocks a genius with nothing better to do than come up with an elaborate game for a bunch of people to play but he doesn't just pick his friends he has a team of jocks nerds average kids and of course team who are the bad guys but this movie has no black and white there are many shades of gray adam is not the hero with no faults he treats alex p like crap and flounder is the way he is because of pressures from his dad and a cranky stomach the jocks play dirty but so does everyone else this movie rocks the scene at the factory classic johnny's obese male child can you write a better clue this stuff is gold jerry gold maybe i am from a different generation but i love movies that seem far fetched but still have roots in reality this never happened but it could easter bunny easter parade oh and watch for a young paul still working on that pee wee character ps that was is hot she must have been one bad actress not to work in hollywood anymore see this movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.42357128858566284 Review: one of the best movies i have seen in a very long time has a way of looking at things that is completely unique and this movie does not disappoint br br this movie has you guessing throughout and with the seemingly taboo topics addressed it keeps you glued to the screen there are no bad guys or good guys makes sure of that the characters are so perfectly complex you feel for each of them you care about what they have been through br br use an attention to details is unmatched in this world of fast food movies and while some of the topics may make some uncomfortable you love the feeling it gives you br br i have heard it said too often that there are no new stories to tell thank you for proving that false br br run don't walk to see this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481006860733032 Review: this is still jolly good fun as with most of my friends we had seen this movie on hbo when we were young and then had been searching ever since for a copy of it when they finally it a few years ago we had a midnight madness party and the movie held up well sure it's pure cheese but it's still a lot of fun if you didn't see mm when you were young you might not appreciate its value today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775040149688721 Review: they don't make movies like this anymore – though some may say that's a good thing although this was amongst the first of disney's pg rated films it has more of the feel of the g films their studio turned out in i e freaky friday the world's greatest athlete than the pg films that came out in the early i e watcher in the woods something wicked this way comes because of disney's backing midnight madness obviously had a large budget a huge cast and a ton of diverse locations go to show that but a madcap hunt and spectacular visual style weren't enough to save the film from being an enormous flop a failure at the box office most of us were introduced to the film on hbo in the early back in the days when the same films would be shown 29 times a week oh wait – they still do that essentially hbo did for this film what cbs did for the wizard of oz – they created an enormous cult audience for a sugary sweet mega flop br br the biggest problem that makes this a bad film is that there's too many characters and very few of them are fleshed out – eddie squad don't even have names the blue team although they're the villains are the most endearing and have the most work put into their characters with the exception of the girl who can't act doesn't have enough to do harold perfectly played to the hilt by stephen furst is really the only one whose character is fully realized in the film the other standout character is goof off played with tons of charm by now director andy tennant although then dr pepper david was supposed to be the star his character often comes off obnoxious particularly when against his brother adam michael j fox while everyone has favorite characters i don't think anyone who loves the movie could disagree that furst and fox are the only two characters that you really learn anything about br br despite the film's many flaws and bad actors most of whom fell off the face of the earth after this movie it still works because the actors appeared to be having fun and fun on the set equals fun on the screen come on what college jock doesn't dream of floating around in a beer and what girl doesn't dream of stealing the show at the local er i guess it would be at a rave nowadays campy squeaky clean fun for anyone who was young in the it's only fitting that this has finally gotten the massive video release that it deserves but where the hell's the widescreen dvd release with the commentary trailer and the full version of the song that plays in the disco Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9412655830383301 Review: well i just discovered imdb from my twin sister carol carol and i played the fat identical twin in midnight madness we didn't have to prepare much for the fat part that came with us and well and the rest was natural it was our first major film role and we had a blast making it we were 21 at the time and lived about an hour and half from the disney studio in and the hollywood california area we grew up in front of the tv and probably some of the first generation of key kids twenty years later we still have lots of fun and are still or what ever is politically correct these days we don't pursue acting any more but have been know to when the right opportunity arrives carol is a in our home town of southern california and i am in the information technology field in georgia br br i maybe bias but i thought the film was cute clean and fun we knew it wasn't a master piece or an oscar nominee however it was and still is a movie the whole family can watch and have fun together it's nice not to have to worry if your young children can watch a video without having to fast forward certain parts and no one was more when it was released on video as carol and i were carol found it at for 6 99 now that's an inexpensive way to capture one's memories and share it with others br br sincerely betsy lynn and carol the thompson twins Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578033089637756 Review: warning slight plot spoilers ahead br br the italian job is not the best movie you'll see all year or probably even this summer but it is a worthwhile two hours because it colors within the lines knowing its limits and not attempting to exceed them br br what carries the movie is the work of the cast in a movie about a crew of thieves the individuals must have a good rapport with each other without that cohesive feel the audience doesn't believe in the characters collectively or individually and the movie never has a chance but from the first scenes in which the men joke around and rag on each other while a palace the proper chemistry is in place br br the characters themselves aren't anything novel they're your basic gang of criminals containing about half a dozen players each with a specific and defining skill but each actor brings the proper goods to the table for his or her part mark understated acting and humor fits well with his part as the mastermind edward norton provides attitude and his mustache well in his dark role donald sutherland is the father figure of the crew and he looks the part of the suave and old fashioned thief who is still mentally jason statham seth green and mos def don't do much beyond their character's abilities but they each nail those parts statham as the smooth operating driver green as the tech whiz geek with a chip on his shoulder and def as the man charlize theron slides in well in a part that doesn't ask too much of her she is primarily asked to to drive fast and look good that she does none of the characters are that deep or three dimensional but in this familiar sort of movie two dimensions are all that is required br br as the title implies the movie has a european feel to it a la the bourne identity in part because it was shot on location in venice along with philadelphia and los angeles also contributing to the euro flair is the rhythmic bouncy music which adds to the upbeat nature of the flick and complements the rapport of the cast the look of the movie is also a perfect match the bright colors of all locales enhance the mood and add to the attitude the not only provide a fun variation on the car chase but also work as a necessary plot device br br the plot is more or less straight forward there are a few surprises but they are more of the swift and smooth turn variety as opposed to the drop your jaw curve even with those the movie speeds along once the foundation is laid by the first act everything continuously progresses thankfully there are no breaks in the action for a romance something the movie wisely avoided there aren't even any breaks for 'real life ' the story has its purpose and runs that course without distractions the lack of character depth prevents the italian job from being more than a good popcorn movie but with all the complex details of the heist planning such would have dragged down the pace and quality of the flick br br there are a number of that i thought of both during and after viewing but the movie is so enjoyable that i didn't and don't care in the real world most of the movie probably couldn't have gone off that but the italian job doesn't take place in the real world it occurs in a stylish and light hearted criminal world that appeals to the rebel in all of us br br the italian job is a movie in the true sense of the word it has no of oscar and contains no deep moral message it provides pure escapism entertainment and does so quite well br br bottom line maybe the best popcorn movie of the year so far 7 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9937224984169006 Review: under the assured direction of f gary gray italian job never loses its grip on being cool and fun although the material is rehashed and average the film itself is masterfully executed and is good the tone could easily have been much heavier considering the murder revenge plotline but f gary gray keeps the tone light by good humor snappy dialogs and music it is a pleasure to see these would be bad guys form a great bond and stick to through deceit and murder while never forgetting to have fun this one is 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9910520911216736 Review: as a movie the italian job is ok at best good not great acting br br nice visuals and pacing a mediocre plot but nothing bad enough br br to walk out on but as a car commercial for the new breed of mini br br this film is spectacular br br spoilers br br ok it's a typical heist film with the odd twist the underwater safe cracking was nice if not improbable and the cast was fairly solid br br with the exception of a putrid wahlberg but when it all came br br down to it the real stars of this picture were the three mini br br in all their high flying speed racing jumping br br bullet taking gold shiny new glory the audience i was br br sitting amongst actually and when little br br red number first hit the screen strangely enough neither she nor br br wahlberg garnered the same reaction br br the film starts out promising mos def seth green donald br br sutherland edward norton and jason statham all begin as an br br interesting and band of characters with the only real br br uninspired performance being that of the usually good mark br br wahlberg why he claims this is his best film i can't imagine his br br character is completely one note and he plays him so blandly it br br was as if mr rogers came back from the dead and was br br his body charlize is fine as sutherland's daughter though br br nothing magical seth character is perfect and the br br running jokes including a cameo by founder br br shawn fanning are hilarious he and some of mos early br br lines add some much needed sparks of humour unfortunately br br edward norton and donald sutherland don't get near enough br br screen time br br you can see most of the plot coming from a mile away and the br br dialogue is rife with bad one liners and give but i doubt the br br filmmakers were out to re invent the wheel here so taken as a br br typical action suspense flick it comes out alright worth seeing on br br cheap night i'd recommend br br 7 10 not worth it's weight in gold but makes for nice Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3854163885116577 Review: spoiler alert please don't read if you don't want the movie spoiled br br i was originally planning on seeing this movie this past weekend but my plans ended up making me unable to have time to see it so me my friend made plans to see it after school today boy are we glad we did the movie starts off in italy with a planned heist with a group of guys charlie mark steve edward norton lyle also known as seth green you'll get the nickname later handsome rob jason statham left ear mos deaf john donald sutherland plan a heist to steal 32 gold bricks this leads to the whole opening which is a good 10 to 15 minutes and involves a boat chase which opens the movie up right while driving away in their get away van steve turns on the group steals the gold and kills john who is pretty much the leader of the group fast to a year later where where stella charlize theron john's daughter is one of the top safe crackers that anyone can ask for charlie who was actually indirectly responsible for her father's death as he called him out of retirement for the heist says that they've found steve who has gone into hiding and want to get back at him for what he did she at first but later agrees and the back together along with getting the help of wrench g a mechanic to carry out the perfect heist while creating one of the largest traffic in los angeles history this movie is a perfect mix of action with funny bits thrown in throughout there's an on running joke about seth character lyle creating and how shawn fanning who makes a cameo stole it while he fell asleep and eventually lyle will only answer if to as there's even a funny line in the movie by seth who goes he said in an interview he called it because it described his hair like it was he it that because i was when he stole it the and ending sequences are pure genius and everything in between fits perfectly the only negative thing i can think of with the movie is that edward acting was a bit weak he wasn't a big tough bad guy he acted like he was being paid and just doing the bare minimum which is a fact as he was forced to do this movie due to obligation but even with that problem being the only real gripe with the film the movie is still very enjoyable and i recommend seeing it and even if you're not interested in the actual movie go to see seth green shine in the comedic role he's perfect rating out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9100207686424255 Review: the italian job requires daylight hours and no experience is required this is a great matinee and a good afternoon at the movies the plot is good but the actual playing out of the plot is very simple and requires no thought process it's car chases explosions and all for the simple purpose of defeating the bad guy played by edward norton for norton it seems he is content to portray the exact same characters as in his previous films such as the score mark wahlberg and charlize theron deserve better scripts warning if you've seen the trailer then you have seen the movie if you're looking for entertainment at inexpensive prices then you need the italian job Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7202245593070984 Review: especially after watching the matrix reloaded spoilers br br after seeing the matrix with all it's ridiculous fantasy make believe robotic characters with their super powers it was refreshing to see an action movie with real people in situations that involved actual risk i cared about these people and even though some of the stunts seemed a bit much it still left me feeling like it's possible verses what a stupid video game like the matrix br br this movie isn't brain surgery it's very straight forward some things are predictable like knowing that someone is going to be a back and that someone early on is going to die pretty obvious but so what the first 15 minutes sets up our reason our motive our main objective br br i like that theron and didn't have any make out scenes i am glad that they didn't go there they kept it about funny dialogue especially seth greene that guy is funny br br this is a movie that i would buy when it comes out on dvd it's fun fast and entertaining the only thing and i guess it's a big thing is that we are really rooting for the bad guys this group of are already on the wrong side of the law not a good message for the kiddies parents please explain this to them br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13908912241458893 Review: here's another pleasant surprise whenever i hear a movie is being remade i cringe movies such as gone in sixty seconds and the day of the jackal get remade and the results are less than stellar so when i heard that the italian job was getting remade i expected it to be bad br br well i had the opportunity to calm down read some reviews and finally see the movie and was proven wrong granted it's not original and predictable but it's sure fun from beginning to end you are taken on one very fun ride the scenes with the are great and the characters actually enjoy themselves br br so even if there are some flaws who cares as long as it's fun br br overall 8 out of 10 the only points lost are maybe the a few details and a slight lack of realism but you'll be having so much fun you won't even be given a chance to stop and notice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9789822101593018 Review: this really is a movie that you need to see twice when i first saw this film i was really drawn into the story while the majority of the story takes place inside of a hotel room the stories that buddy nick drake wonderful allusion and daphne share take you outside of their room and into their world through their conversations you get a feel for the loneliness and pain that each feels the soundtrack accompanies the movie perfectly dark lo fi and intriguing when you see the film the second time around you can pick up all of the clues that you missed the first time around leading up to one of the best ending i have seen in a long time i hope to see this movie find a distributor for the dvd so that it will be more accessible great movie you won't be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9715250730514526 Review: not the film to see if you want to be intellectually if you want to have a lot of fun a the theater however this is the one lots of snappy banter and some really cheesy banter too mos def and seth green are very funny as the comic relief exciting and creative and chase scenes mark wahlberg and charlize theron sexy are appealing leads and donald sutherland Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8821665048599243 Review: the intricate plot great visuals the world's greatest car chase ever make this movie a lot of fun to watch the beautiful charlize theron adds to the enjoyment the sound score is outstanding add to all this an energetic cast that also seems to be having a lot of fun making the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644109010696411 Review: the film is really good it doesn't use violence or sex etc to sell itself like other films but instead just uses a really decent plot based on the original by michael caine and some great actors to make a fun action packed film which i thoroughly enjoyed one thing which made me enjoy this film even more was that it had some actors which i really like such as edward norton who i last saw in hour which i enjoyed also jason statham enjoyed that also and seth green who i think is great his role as shawn roommate dubbed the is hilarious and his hacking skills play a great part in the main heist which centres around a large traffic jam in la the car chases are really decent and the high tech equipment used by the thieves is interesting and very impressive i haven't seen the original so i can't really compare the too but i liked this a lot and would highly recommend this film to everyone it isn't a film where you need to like that specific genre it will suit everyone i felt good after this movie it had a really good ending and was overall really fun to watch i give it 8 10 go watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901502132415771 Review: i find it sad that just because edward norton did not want to be in the film or have anything to do with it people automatically think the movie sucks without even watching it or giving it a chance i really hope norton did not do this he is a fine actor and all but he scared people away from a decent movie br br i found it entertaining it wasn't mind blowing or anything with crazy special effects but it was not a bad it was fun to watch but yea definitely not a bad horrible movie br br 7 10 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3710421323776245 Review: i went to see this movie with a lady of mine who doesn't like heist movies but she enjoyed it i missed bits and pieces of the movie all the way through it is a story about edward norton and a crew stealing some gold and norton deciding he wants it all to himself then the people he betrayed want to get back at him it is a well put together funny and action packed film that i need to see again the whole way through one of my top movies of the summer so far br br a big help to the entertainment factor is seth green i dont know anyone who doesnt like seth green and he adds to the flavor he plays a guy who says he created and his stole it from him he is a computer who is a wonder to watch br br it was said that norton didn't want to do this film but if i were him i would have wanted to sign on br br the only problem is that it is very predictable any movie go er should be able to say in their own mind what is happening before it happens br br my biggest complaint with the film is eddie choice of facial hair the thick yet thin mustache and a small pike on his chin he looks like an 80's porn star for gods sake Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7675529718399048 Review: i enjoyed this movie more than i expected it has enough action intrigue and locations to make it worth your while while i can't quite yet see mark wahlberg as a leader he's gotten good enough to be a credible manager and that's ok br br the superhero of the movie is the mini cooper it's shown to have the speed and muscle to pull off any job and to handle a maniac driver like charlize character Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8688770532608032 Review: one of the perks of my job is that when things are slow i can watch the movie in our downstairs theater i work in a little 2 screen theater in the cry room and still keep an eye on the stand i have seen italian job probably 20 times and i'm still not tired of it the atmosphere reminds me of ocean's eleven although the acting isn't as good mark wahlberg is ok charlize theron appeals to the guys but seth green is awesome in this movie i thought edward norton did a very good job playing a although a lot of people disagree i also enjoyed mos def as the explosives expert that's afraid of dogs i highly recommend this movie and will continue to watch it whenever i can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857164621353149 Review: i went to see the italian job with mixed reviews in my head i was pleasantly surprised with an entertaining close to 2 hours i thought the cast was just great and so were the special effects with the safe and truck just dropping out of sight if you like fast paced action movies this is the one to see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678769707679749 Review: i wonder how many mini cooper automobiles were sold thanks to this movie it couldn't help but add to the sales of this little car which is featured in this film along with an attractive cast br br this is a very very entertaining heist and chase film it features a cool cast with mark wahlberg charlize theron edward norton seth green and jason statham br br the best chase scene is right at the beginning with a boat pursuit in venice italy the film doesn't the violence has a pretty intelligent script with a few short exceptions features interesting characters and is nicely the cat and mouse game between norton and characters is suspenseful and fun to watch br br once again however we are manipulated into rooting for criminals portrayed as the good guys how many times has this happened since the days of butch cassidy and the sundance kid in the 1960s it's twisted hollywood for you in here one of the criminals norton stole and killed the leader and father figure donald sutherland of the gang so he's the worst of the bunch and the film's villain also character is in the typically overblown feminist mode of hollywood in which women can do all things including driving a car better than a man a third minor irritation is seth smug smart ass attitude which we also are supposed to go along with because it's hip and cool br br despite these it is an extremely entertaining movie and it also doesn't overboard on the profanity or sex and yes those little cars are cool everyone i've talked to who has seen this film enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9390402436256409 Review: surprisingly enjoyable movie br br a group of thieves lead by mark wahlberg rob a gold safe in italy and thankfully for them the heist is successful and they get away with it without any big problems before the group can celebrate however steve played by ed norton decides he want the gold all for himself and pulls a ta on the group and shoots one of the members he and his leave thinking that the group is dead but luckily the group is not dead a year later we get back into the story where the group has tracked down norton and decide to steal the gold back and spend the rest of the movie coming up with plans to steal back their gold and settle a score br br this was a surprise for me it had all the makings to be a typical forgettable summer movie but it was actually memorable and really fun to watch what i like is how smart and well thought out the plans in the movie are and how the movie feels realistic watching the trailer would make you think it was some mindless action movie but in fact there are only two action scenes in the movie and they are all really well done the latter action scene is a very long 20 min scene that has one of the best car chases ever done i like how real the chase is and how everything is done old school style without the aid of cgi me personally i enjoyed this car chase more than the cgi filled chase in matrix 2 i remember watching music videos by director f gary gray and always noticed how well made they were and thought he'd make a great filmmaker turns out i was right as always and he proves it here can't wait to see what he does with the sequel br br the actors do a decent job too with seth green being my favorite of the group the other thing i loved was the excellent score by john powell ever since i heard his score for robots this year i've been a fan of him and paying close attention to his music and the man is really good he does a great job of avoiding all the typical summer action movie musical cliché's and provides a very well done score i haven't seen the original that this is based on so i can't really say how well it up to that one br br so yeah this is a great popcorn movie that actually has a brain unlike most of the summer movie crap that comes out has great characters is funny as hell and has a amazing score by john powell if you love heist movies then you'll love this one br br you know if i was in the group they'd call me handsome mike Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9439302682876587 Review: i had actually considered investing in this movie when was out drumming up funding i loved most of the script but did not like the ending insisted the ending was as it had to be br br seeing the completed movie i have to say i am amazed reading the script i had not imagined the acting and directing would be as powerful and moving as it is here the two leads did an amazing job they were very believable and this movie is well worth watching just for the performances of these two amazing stars br br now for the spoiler and if you have not seen the movie please don't read further as you need to see the movie first i actually wish i had never read the script just so i could have experienced the movie ending first hand br br spoiler br br i have two main problems with the movie first off and i'm sure i mentioned this when i read the script the wife should have died if she were dead the ending would be much more believable as it is we have this guy who has been agonizing over a woman who left him ago ' if she left him and he is still in love after so long he'd have to be seriously delusional but he doesn't come across that way in the script there is also the problem of why he did not all this energy going after the wife he still loves br br plus if the wife were dead we would actually be able to believe that they had a fulfilling love and therefore believe that the guy is devastated enough for the ending to be reasonable br br however i don't buy daphne doing what she does in the ending i'd need a heck of a lot of convincing to believe that this naive girl very naive for a whore but believable due to performance did what she did the character is simply not cold enough and if she did this out of some kind of love or something else then there is a whole piece of the movie story missing br br much of this movie is reminiscent of sex lies and video tape i think it could have been as popular if had chosen to give the movie a more believable ending br br so watch the movie enjoy the performance and make up your own mind Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.43168312311172485 Review: if you are looking for a film that is quick witted and won't bore you then this is the place it is fast paced and funny with some decent acting from the characters it is always hard for me to see mark as anything except marky mark that image is burned in my mind forever as an actor though he is pretty good this movie is a must see for action fans who like to see a few little twists and turns i will have to pick this movie up one day and buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9531094431877136 Review: the italian job is a real blast to watch it's a genuinely entertaining film something you watch just for the sheer enjoyment of it it's not heavy with drama or emotional hand it has no cosmic statements about life and it's not violent or profane it's just a fun movie between watching the little mini fly around the crowded streets of l a and the great bits by stereotypical computer geek turned crook played gleefully by seth greene i had a lot of fun watching this film br br special kudos to the background music they truly set a masterful tone for such a movie so subtle yet keeps you on the edge when needed apparently a lot of artists contributed to the music i found it to be the part of the film br br 8 out of 10 not awe inspiring but a great film to watch at the end of a lousy day at the office br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.967316210269928 Review: my reaction to this remake of the italian job is probably hopelessly mixed up with the events occurring in my life when i saw it this is the first movie i saw after i had just landed a job after 8 months of unemployment and going back to school for money was still tight but i no longer had to choose between seeing a movie in the theaters and paying bills or eating lunch and the sense of relief and gratitude i was feeling at the time was enormous in consequence my enjoyment of italian job was probably far out of proportion to its actual worth br br still i picked it up used on dvd a few weeks ago and watched it again and i still enjoyed it immensely i have never seen the original though i have heard it is an absolute classic but its modern day counterpart is eminently watchable if you have a taste for modern day production values applied to older films plots and themes br br what initially won me over to this movie was the soundtrack imo don davis writes some of the most textured and pleasing soundtracks around opens with a sly witty arrangement that combines strings guitar brush work and quiet moments it won me over completely from the opening seconds and the whole movie is like this i haven't heard this kind of ringing soundtrack music since stewart left the police and started doing soundtracks for movies like rumble fish there are at least a dozen scored motifs in here along with some pop song remakes that range from all right to inspired for people to whom the soundtrack is important this movie is a delight br br on to the movie i can take or leave mark wahlberg but he's okay here as the leading man and the movie doesn't ask him to do anything he can't do well he's the weakest major actor in the film but that's because the rest of supporting cast is so strong especially donald sutherland in a bit part mos def jason ed norton seth green and charlize theron all turn in solid fat free performances norton seems to mostly be phoning it in rumor has it that he didn't really want to be in the film but he's still a natural even at 1 2 power my one quibble with the casting and acting is with the character wrench who seems to be a male model pretending to be an actor his part seems to be into the movie and he has little chemistry with the rest of the cast although you can blame some of that on the size of the part and the late walk on nature of the character if i were a cynical sort i would wonder who the actor slept with to get put into this movie in such a role nah never happen br br production values camera work stunts plot everything cooks along quite nicely and gray and his production crew pull things together pretty seamlessly with the exception of the wrench character see above br br the dialog has a nice light touch that rewards your indulgence and there are several satisfying major and minor plot along the way my favorite moment when character tells character that he's just lost the element of surprise wahlberg proceeds to cold cock norton with a right cross and then asks him were you surprised hmmm maybe you had to be there br br of course the movie requires a certain level of suspension of disbelief to work but if you just relax and go along with it and don't think too hard about the mechanics of cracking a safe underwater or the likelihood of anyone being able to successfully hack and manipulate la traffic via a laptop etc you'll have a fun ride br br the italian job it's lightweight summer fluff but it's very good for what it is and it doesn't try to be anything else it isn't good enough for an 8 but i'd give it a 7 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9903385043144226 Review: i enjoyed the movie very much everything in the italian job is simple an explosive guy a safe cracker a computer genius a wheel man and a man with a spectacular plan of stealing 35 million without using a gun this film is entertaining although it has no central idea it is a non stop movie with lots of actions all the stunt work is gorgeous from the chase in venice at the beginning to the chase on the busy roads in los angeles involving three mini and even a helicopter the best boast chase i have ever seen i like the mini the expert thieves used mini for the getaway cars the chase between the mini and the motor bikes is amazing they chased underground i can say there was not a moment i was bored mark wahlberg charlie charlize theron stella donald sutherland john jason statham handsome rob seth green lyle mos def left ear and norton steve really did a good job i like the actors in this film i have seen a lot of heist movie but the italian job is one of my favourites a great hollywood action movie without a drop of blood after all i do love this kind of movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9646627306938171 Review: over the last few months i have seen a lot of reviews for the italian job many of them negative the gist of almost all of these pessimistic criticisms is that for all its bravado and high budget technology the film doesn't have much substance where it counts look people it's just a fun movie this is the type of picture where you're supposed to sit back relax and just enjoy the steady moving pace of the film like ocean's eleven 2001 you can concentrate on the characters and the plot at the same time without having to do much thinking lucky for some of us granted ocean is a better movie but who cares the plot may have some holes there's a huge one about 3 4 of the way through the action may not be as gratuitous as the trailers made it out to be and some of the dialogue may seem pointless and cheesy but again who really cares cool characters mini big explosions charlize theron what more do you want i think it's time to drop the fake roger ebert meets gene act and enjoy yourself for once oh and another thing whatever you do don't compare it to the original because to what f gary gray has told the press a million times this is not a remake my advice if you're interested in nit picking your way through a good fun flick don't even bother seeing the italian job but if you don't have a severe complex and or want to see ed norton get by a bunch of go ahead the bottom line my fellow moviegoers is lighten up and have fun Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.24434880912303925 Review: a few years ago i saw this remake of the sixties classic with the mini for the first time and i remember liking it a lot now about two years later it was shown on television and i just wanted to know whether i would still like it as much as when i saw it in the cinema well the answer is yes br br the movie is about a team of robbers that will do one final job in venice italy the plan is flawless and the execution perfect they escape and won't have to work for the rest of their lives but there is one problem they didn't take into account someone within their own ranks doesn't like to split the loot but wants to keep it all for himself even when that means he will have to kill the rest of the crew but all but one survive and they are out for revenge one year later in los angeles this time the surviving team members create a smart and devious plan to steal back the gold and get their revenge on the traitor br br the story on itself is of course not very original since this is a remake of the original 1969 movie but it has plenty of goodies to offer to make you forget about that this is a typical heist action movie but it certainly is one of the better ones in its kind the action is very nice the landscapes and venice are real eye candy the story is ok and the special effects are stunning even the acting is very good something which you'll not often see in an action movie i must admit that i really liked what i saw and i give this movie a well deserved 7 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9937739372253418 Review: the greatest compliments to the other commentator here at imdb who asked himself why this series didn't get stuck in its time to last a lot longer like many other series in the 80s did br br it is not true the series would have gotten worse if further continued br br i will at the end of this my comment post some thoughts about the other movie rather attempts of the robin hood legend br br first of all robert you are among us all you live forever br br nothing is as fun as the entire two if one wants three seasons of this absolutely unique series and at the same time absolutely agreeing with the mostly new and revolutionary findings of terry jones' history about egypt greece rome the and barbarians and the middle ages and yes the python terry jones br br if you have seen those brilliant and funny jones you will better much better understand all the historical background stuff carpenter the writer of the robin of sherwood series which happens to be the brother of john carpenter who made the thing their third brother makes music intended to tell us br br the writer of dick and the first two seasons of robin of sherwood called kip carpenter is my movie he's better than all those others who criticize his sword and sorcery element or taken from the robin of sherwood of this series that i can not see or have other non criticism of which there existed a lot back then and still now br br that's why when you get to know this robin of sherwood better you'll be severe you will at first loathe the third season not only that i did myself go thru this and on top of it i have only taken up the first two seasons into my deepest heart despite the fact that the actor of robin left this series because after the series had enormous success he was offered a probably better paid role in an absolutely ridiculous canadian series called the new of jules verne already the title reveals the emptiness of the whole project went for money and not for fame he didn't stick with his gang and kin i mean as actors br br actors who personally represent the afterwards really in our present time famous and legendary faces and characters of the robin legend the potential of this series could and should have been let a lot more without any degrading of content and historical message and rebellious accuracy regarding current political issues br br again obligatory to say a change of the main role was forced by stupid decision of leaving robin of sherwood for a silly remake series of the verne tales and brilliantly woven into the filming of the story still it is in some aspects a catastrophe br br anyway if one is informed about this and that connery was maybe really advertised by his father but that the young connery did not at all chase away how i thought in the first place then one can absolutely enjoy the 3rd season sad here is that the script was not anymore written by superman kip carpenter so we don't have anymore that critical and free thinking historical background like i e in the witch of or in the king's fool two episodes of the first series that is a funny b historically and c brilliantly acted br br don't trust the lion br br unlike many other characters that wished him dead for the sake of their own gain of power richard as shown in and as in real history was a greater authority than john or others but used it only for his wicked idea of the crusade and the war against in france he slaughtered and had slaughtered much more than tens of thousands of christians muslims and jews in the and his soldiers even devoured the children they out of hunger or poverty on top of that after his capture by the muslims in the britain was squeezed out for his ransom 100 000 marks at that time 11th century comparable to 30 billion dollars of current value to get him safely back and then he just visited england for a month to return to in france where the norman invaders went first for the one learns that in the episode the king's fool for this new crusade possibly kind of a revenge for his capture richard again drains the country of money cited out of clive mouth when he lectures robin in being critical with even the king robin this warfare ruling of richard's he addresses richard himself telling him the poor gave everything to set you free how can you ask more of them richard give me your courage and strength not your words later in private richard orders the assassination of robin br br so the were the real barbarians br br p s already when i watched in 91 i got upset because after wards i found out in history course in school that richard was not that good just man as displayed by sean connery in his appearance at the end of prince of the thieves well as terry jones would put it it is a lie a treacherous lie sean plays and charismatic and his son does a better job than expected in the third season of robin of sherwood br br again is according to my info up to now the one who left sherwood for a stupid verne series nobody with brains will ever remember or want to remember Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7269291877746582 Review: i watched this series on pbs back in the eighties and still watch the old tapes every couple of years or so very atmospheric and creepy sometimes this is a very good show as the characters are all well defined and acted you are drawn into the plot and come to care for these people the villains are almost laughably evil especially the sheriff of man i would love to beat the s t out of that snotty little bastard nicholas grace does an excellent job and must have had a great time being the sheriff his whipping boy sir guy is equally but is also pathetic lots of murder and mayhem in this series along with tons of black magic and devil worship and things of that nature i noticed it got an award for children's television which is surprising if i had kids i would not let them watch this outstanding use of locations in this show also it is now on dvd so go out and buy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9836107492446899 Review: hi i have to say you got some wrong information about the series here the main author was richard carpenter he created the series later on there were some other authors but they only did a few episodes br br the first director who did most of the series i think complete series 1 was ian sharp who created the distinct look of robin of sherwood br br did indeed see some of the material and they read the i know this for sure because richard carpenter told it on a con in england last year br br i think this is a masterpiece of television entertainment because it has great characters and cast good costumes and great story lines for me still one of the best tv series ever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871388077735901 Review: i remember watching this series every saturday evening it was the highlight of the week i loved everything about it the location the costumes the actors and the wonderful music by i still have their legend album i loved the way they solved the problem of michael leaving by creating another robin this time the earl of i believe there were legends of several in medieval times another thing i loved was the fact that it was filled with young actors i'm sure robin and his men would have young after all people didn't live that long in those days other always look too old kevin costner with his ridiculous accent looked like the only sad thing was the ending it's a shame they couldn't at least have done a one off special to tie up all the loose ends and give it a happier ending Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4885665774345398 Review: i saw the film at the brooklyn international film festival world premiere br br a haunting intimate portrait of loneliness and the repercussions of letting it grow and turn into something darker br br the acting of the two leads jessica richard is excellent and makes one wish you had met these characters before they became so damaged br br reminded me in theme of the works of atom and raymond carver where i'm calling from br br the soundtrack jo crooked fingers is excellent and reinforces moments in the film without drawing attention to itself br br highly recommend the film and the soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854403138160706 Review: used to watch this when i was very little then used to watch my videos now i watch the dvds i love this ray winston is 'the the rest of the cast is all good and even with the changing of robin hood it all works great stories twists and the way it was shot to the eye not that mine is trained can be miss interpreted as being but it adds to the films of the audience with the green and the contrast of the lush sunny lit forest to the dark corridors and dungeons of the castles its great personally the definitive interpretation of the robin hood legend i cannot stress how much i think you should watch this if you get a chance then you must watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825344681739807 Review: i have some great memories watching robin of sherwood on tv as a kid but i think i only saw michael episodes by some reason and recently my brother bought the new released dvd boxes of the complete series it was great to see it again and it is the best of all the robin hood movies and tv series the cast is great and the locations mixed with music adds this very special feeling i personally think that is the best of the two but jason connery was a great choice to continue the series with ray nicolas grace and robert is terrific in their roles as will scarlet the sheriff of and guy of it´s a pity that a fourth season never got made and i´ve also heard that the writer richard carpenter actually had plans to make a feature film following the events of the series robert of connery could finally have married marion judi or maybe the hunter could resurrect robin of and he could take his revenge against the sheriff as have been mentioned before if the producers of robin hood the prince of thieves would have been smart they would have got the cast from robin of sherwood and made the movie to a sort of sequel to the series as ray puts it in the dvd it would have been great to see them as old men just like in sean robin and marian who knows maybe we will se more of this perfect interpretation of the legend in the future in any case we can now watch our favorite series over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813566207885742 Review: some people don't appreciate the magical elements in but they are what sets this series apart that and the fact the producers actually decided to dress the actors in proper period clothes and armour not anachronistic caps multi coloured tights and plate armour br br but i am really writing to comment on an earlier article um michael did not leave to do jules verne there are 15 years between these two series yup i agree and michael might well agree too that leaving was not a good move but it was a coveted broadway role that tempted him in and then dynasty with its Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17261701822280884 Review: this series is beautiful i strongly recommend watching the movie it has got everything it should remarkable script strong characters beautiful scenery and exceptional atmosphere add some ambient score from and you receive unforgettable picture i love every adventure movie from i saw return to treasure island smuggler adventurer but robin of sherwood beats them all i would like to thank the whole production team and richard carpenter in particular for giving me plenty of adventures and excitement i have got the dvd release in my little movie collection i regret very much movies like these are not made anymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311912059783936 Review: by mistake i ordered a series from the bbc their new version of robin hood very disappointing in comparison with terrible costuming and backgrounds while i enjoyed the sheriff who took cues from the nick grace character the rest of the cast left much to be desired as a for instance costuming looked suspiciously like it came from walmart and sir guy well he looked a bit like a character from an outer space movie has stolen the spotlight probably forever in the telling of this tale cast costuming story lines scenery filming and soundtrack by are all superb as is evidenced by all the continual feedback some 26 years on is a timeless classic my thanks to all who made the series Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8074599504470825 Review: to quote jason connery and mark ryan on one of the many dvd commentaries that wobbly music over the logo was enough to get me jumping from whatever i was doing to glue my face against the screen for an hour the individual stories contained within the series were excellent and the character development was wonderful robin of goes through a very convincing journey over the two series he appears in even though his departure from the programme was marian also develops her relationship with both of sons very well br br after for many years in tv wasteland i re encountered the series on sky 1 in the uk in the mid nineties and was even more impressed that the series seemed even better than i remembered this is no children's television programme it deals with witchcraft treason rebellion and injustice and it manages to do it without showing too much blood as far as i can recall you only see a bit of the red stuff in the pilot film episodes 1 and 2 on the dvd set the dvds are great containing a wealth of extras including cast commentaries on series 3 only the jason connery robin and crew commentaries for series 1 and 2 the picture quality is very good and the and remastered surround sound is amazing br br the idea of freedom is important freedom prevails nothing's forgotten nothing's ever forgotten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610505104064941 Review: this is one of my favorite series all categories all time br br i was fortunate enough to get a hold of the whole series on vhs a few years ago i loved it when i saw it back in 91 92 when i was about 12 i love it as much or more today which is remarkable considering my hopefully improved film appreciation and criticism skills most of the movies i liked back then i'm not that fond of today besides for the nostalgia factor that factor is present here as well but there's so much more to robin of sherwood than nostalgia br br there are only a few bad things about this series first the picture and sound quality is so so at least in the first couple of episodes fortunately it gets better secondly you could have wished for a bit more blood and realism in the fighting scenes although i know that was not an option in this case br br so on to the good things and there are a lot of them first of all michael is robin hood i don't think i have seen him in a single role since then which only strengthen this fact for me he delivers such a believable performance as robin jason connery had an impossible task replacing him the fact that michael hasn't become a bigger name as an actor is unbelievable or perhaps that was his fate to do this one role perfectly then disappear br br i love graces sheriff of he is really not a complex character but totally rotten the relation between him and is just hilarious actually just looking at de sitting in his throne bored glaring makes me laugh even before he has said anything another actor that deserves extra praise is ray as will scarlet you can really feel the sadness inside of him as well as his hate for the soldiers who killed his wife is an actor that finally has gotten his well deserved hollywood breakthrough in films as the departed and beowulf there are a lot of other great actors here too br br i love the portrayal of the robin gang they are having fun playing laughing you really get a feel of the camaraderie between them the closeness that comes from a tight bound group such as this those bonding scenes are so important br br i think that it being uk produced with british actors really made it better compared to for example the 92 feature film version with kevin costner that just feels fake fake fake christian slater as will scarlet come on the cast being able to speak english with british accent makes it more believable and i get the feeling that the actors as well as the director and writers behind the series can put themselves much more into the shoes of the robin hood gang than an american crew could have the music is wonderful is perfect for the feel of the series the music is another of those things they just nailed br br an exciting addition also is the fantasy and magic spice that is put in there it's not over the top but believable and just makes the whole thing better and more interesting i also love how nicely the mix of comedy adventure and drama is blended br br those are a few of the things that makes this series so alive and so genuine it's by far the best robin hood version i have ever seen i won't wrap up with the nothing's forgotten quote but one thing that never will be forgotten for me is this fantastic robin hood retelling see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694664478302002 Review: fantastic series one of my few favorites miami vice and tour of duty are the other two and this series is right up there with them br br these guys aren't into wearing tights they dress more like everything about this series breathes an of realism artistic license or not br br it paints a picture of a europe only slightly out of the grasp of as most of the villagers still have their local and there are satan nuns and witches and casting spells br br however what comes to the fore most is that it's a series of it's time rather than the version of the fifties which was a lament against government and the mccarthy era this series is thoroughly grounded in the 1980s bleakness and has a strong leaning protector is a nature called the hunter who often appears wearing the head of a deer and is a as is this robin of the green man an alternative version of the egyptian god of and resurrection it is interesting to note that in these series robin in the hood isn't a person but a concept when the old one is killed a new one is summoned by the person may die but robin in the hood will live forever hence the concept of resurrection br br the music and score are really outstanding and performed by the irish formation when watching it i couldn't help but think how boring authentic medieval folk music would have been br br all this is beautifully shot in the lush of wales which pass for the new forrest br br the only down side is that in the initial episodes of both series the actors have to overcome their own and convince themselves that this really is a serious work after that they get into it and the acting is great michael as the first robin the second is played by sean connery's son jason judi makes a beautiful and fragile marion phil rose as the and really kind hearted tuck ray as the volatile and scarlet clive as the giant shepard little john peter williams as little john's friend and fellow shepard and mark ryan as the ex assassin all of them giving great performances also great are the steady bad guys nicholas grace as the bug eyed scheming sheriff of and his aristocratic bumbling sidekick and half brother as it turns out robert as sir guy of really cool too is fashion designer richard o'brien as the evil lord owen of cotton magician he appears near the end of the first series and later in the second br br the barn in bradford on stood in for the sheriff's castle check it out on co uk under places of interest br br so if you're at all into mythology the middle ages romanticism don't waste your time on xena or hercules this is the real thing so go out and watch it br br alex Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6401803493499756 Review: as listed and stated in many previous comments this unique series has many excellent elements and ingredients to its credit indeed more than 20 years after it was originally transmitted it is still watched and watched again and has a huge global fan following something which must indicate that the makers of this series undeniably got something right br br the root of the series' brilliance and remarkable appeal has however got to be that it rests on wonderfully written dialogue and timeless characters – all of which are brought to life by marvellous actors the characters are wonderful in particular because of their complexity in contrast to many other robin hood adaptations and indeed many other film and tv productions in general the good guys in this series often make mistakes and can be seen to have apparent flaws while the baddies although put forward as evil and ruthless frequently can be understood and even on occasion seem quite sympathetic this very much makes robin of sherwood into a story about real people – rather than of good and bad people – something which very much adds to its uniqueness and remarkable appeal also although very much being an action packed series featuring numerous amazing stunts which are remarkable in themselves seeing as this was made long before today's computer animation green screens and so forth thus behind every one of those endless guys falling off castle walls horses and catching fire there actually is a real person who at some point did fall off a castle wall or a horse or catch fire there is always amazing dialogue going on between the different characters in each episode in the final analysis however it is generally the series' baddies – grace as the sheriff of robert as sir guy of and philip jackson as the abbot hugo de – who get the very best lines and who more than often steal the show with their arguments full of wit and cant it's a wedding not a celebration is just one of their many timeless pearls of wisdom which seems to follow one through life br br 20 years after the fact it is indeed hard to believe that robin of sherwood was originally something made for television – and apparently not with a great deal of money – in order to provide fleeting saturday afternoon amusement for small children in great britain filmed in beautiful locations with clever amazing scripts and featuring remarkable stunts and fantastic actors – many of whom give the performance of their lives in this show – this in numerous ways seems to be more professionally made and have more production value than many a hollywood film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9394106268882751 Review: i have some great memories watching robin of sherwood on tv as a kid but i think i only saw michael episodes by some reason and recently my brother bought the new released dvd boxes of the complete series it was great to see it again and it is the best of all the robin hood movies and tv series the cast is great and the locations mixed with music adds this very special feeling i personally think that is the best of the two but jason connery was a great choice to continue the series with ray nicolas grace and robert is terrific in their roles as will scarlet the sheriff of and guy of it´s a pity that a fourth season never got made and i´ve also heard that the writer richard carpenter actually had plans to make a feature film following the events of the series robert of connery could finally have married marion judi or maybe the hunter could resurrect robin of and he could take his revenge against the sheriff as have been mentioned before if the producers of robin hood the prince of thieves would have been smart they would have got the cast from robin of sherwood and made the movie to a sort of sequel to the series as ray puts it in the dvd it would have been great to see them as old men just like in sean robin and marian who knows maybe we will se more of this perfect interpretation of the legend in the future in any case we can now watch our favorite series over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813566207885742 Review: this movie is like happiness meets lost in translation with a sixth sense ending or maybe a crying game surprise and the best soundtrack i've probably ever heard if that all make sense br br the first 30 seconds pretty much tells you you're in for a twisted ride i was surprised no one walked out right away during the brooklyn premiere but from there the film settles down into a talk fest between two really damaged people daphne and buddy br br they're lonely mess up and boy do they talk about sex daphne brings to life her most interesting tales of some are quite funny mr chang some disturbing the harlan scenes with music that tells us what we see might now be what's going on or what daphne is really feeling and because i have a friend who used to escort i might add most seem quite real br br you are alone is multi layered and mostly brilliant okay maybe a couple minutes less of the talking and i don't know that we'd have missed anything br br then again i need to see it again knowing the ending br br i like this movie br br the director asked people in the brooklyn audience to write a review on imdb because a lot of people read them request granted Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5751766562461853 Review: i have watch this movie almost every night that is was on hbo it is of my opinion that it could have been successful in the theater providing the advertisement leading up to it was top scale i was thoroughly impressed with the actress who played nanny she is an outstanding actress of course my favorite actor is howard he is a very understated actor and he deserves much more credit than he has received magazine did do a nice article on him giving him some of his due blue gave me a understanding of the stories my parents use to tell us they were from a similar town philadelphia pa were they had to have their fun in the and such i also like to say that mos def is a incredible actor he has found his calling i've seen him in several movies where he has played a variety of roles from thug to doctor and he has the stuff overall please put blues on video for rental Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9650626182556152 Review: sister helen is a superb documentary about a rigid foul mouthed bitter civilian nun who runs a shelter for drunks and in a very rundown neighborhood in the south bronx all but one of the 21 residents are gutter drunks addicts robert the only middle class representative – he had a real job house and even a – regrets she died before he could tell her off why br br robert like six of the residents was on parole he complained that helen a huge stick over him and constantly threatened to turn him in if he didn't cow tow to her in an extras interview he said helen ran the center to compensate for the deaths of the three men in her life – her husband and her two boys br br the husband was an alcoholic who died of a heart attack at 55 one boy died of a heroin overdose and the other was stabbed to death at 15 helen was left with one daughter who she abandoned to run the center the daughter was not pleased she wanted her mom br br what's fascinating is how little helen changed outwardly it seems she made a huge sea change but after seeing this riveting and disturbing video a few times once with the directors narrating it became clear that helen substituted 21 male addicts to boss around to replace her three dead males br br helen admits she ignored her kids and spent every day in bars but her intolerance and sharp tongue didn't emerge at age 56 living with her must have been extremely difficult even robert says he stayed clean in spite of helen br br the film opens with helen demeaning a man who wants to live at the shelter supposedly she is showing off her street savvy another time she publicly mel her assistant for not bathing for a year then she waves his filthy in the air the film is with helen threatening and demeaning people her signature song is my way her favorite phrase is i'm going to be totally honest with you often people who use such phrases turn out o be the opposite br br the residents are really down and out only robert has any skills beyond pushing a broom they all desperately need a roof over their heads and helen since she runs the place on her own has the power to admit or whoever she pleases she has no board to answer to and gets no public funding it is her show br br helen believes in the cookie approach to she stopped drinking cold turkey and that means everyone else can too she blames substance abuse on the drug or booze and not the underlying issues that drove the men to drink and drug she's no therapist just a landlady who her hair wears a habit and complete power over her tenants and stopped drinking br br helen also lords it over her inmates by demanding urine she calls it tests on requests twice major a very solid and respected long term older resident who she trusted failed his tests helen was furious and him major stood his ground and said the results were wrong because he never did heroin helen didn't and failed to consider a mistake could have been made this was especially troubling since she knew major for a long time yet she her relationship with him assumed he was a liar and relied completely on the results major eventually discovered the in his cough syrup showed up as an helen never publicly but supposedly made up with major br br helen also had a very tainted reputation in her old neighborhood she admitted to robert she once stayed up very late one night to slash someone's tires the person wronged her and certainly deserved to have his her tires slashed she was not a nice woman so eventually she decided the only way to keep the travis name her last name alive – since the three male died – was to start the travis center br br for some of the residents it was a great deal they with helen and in exchange received a cheap safe sober and structured place to live one however said he preferred jail addicts and drunks don't all need to be treated like children helen employed old school techniques which have been however no one was forced to remain at the center and for some it was definitely a positive experience the travis center is not a treatment center it is a residence for and who what to out their lives br br to receive the full sister helen experience see all the extra interviews plus the audio version in which the two directors share their experiences living with sister helen and her guests Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7967036962509155 Review: this tearful movie about a sister and her battle to save as many souls as she can is very moving the film does well in picking up the characters and showing how sister helen deals with each br br a wonderful journey from life to death br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9753451347351074 Review: oh so beautiful oh so tearful and so gut wrenching br br makes everything seem so superficial so pale so meaningless in comparison br br sister helen is not a real saint br br she is a real human flawed raw and blunt but passionate and with a heart of gold br br what i found most interesting is that this handful of wretched miserable people found meaning and laughter br br what i loved most is how the documentary portrayed the of human nature Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9496933221817017 Review: i went into a screening of sister helen at the sundance film festival and did not know what to expect br br i was riveted by the people in this documentary sister helen is an incredible character the filmmakers captured the essence of sister helen's amazing soul and took me into a world unknown i was thoroughly satisfied by the journey and was completely caught off guard by this film's ending br br this film speaks to those who desire a second chance at life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823346138000488 Review: this is truly a documentary of love about a fascinating character her outlook on life and her extended family the filmmakers spent three years taping sister helen at her halfway house and managed to capture so much wonderful material that you can not help but feel you know sister helen and her boys the house holds 21 recovering addicts each with a story almost as involving as sister helen's the ending scenes are particularly involving and emotional br br sister helen's story of marriage addiction and loss reveals a very complex character who's tough love is at all times funny touching and endearing br br the film is a amazing in the way it tells its story in wonderful slice of life sequences which develop into a story that is almost as clear as if each scene were scripted and acted by the best the honesty and obvious of the clients is very involving as you learn of their fears and watch their attempts to grow br br you will never forget sister helen robert moe or poor spelling Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8862500190734863 Review: i got a chance to talk with the co creator rebecca at the 2002 high falls film festival in rochester ny she said that her style is to be completely open and uninhibited in filmmaking but was very happy to be so severely in the tight quarters of the group home the narrow hallways and small rooms were expertly shot with a realism that would have been lost with more controlled and deliberate camera work br br sister helen herself is a remarkable character coming from tragedy in her own life to being an unusual combination of caring tough and street smart the way the film introduces us to her past is excellent spending only a few carefully selected minutes sprinkled throughout br br in all i can't begin to correctly heap on praise for this film it really is a treasure of cinema and the subject a treasure of humanity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772486090660095 Review: i first was made aware of this film when i saw a preview before another movie i was intrigued but it didn't get to see it before it's short run in theaters was done br br it is not an easy movie to watch multiple times there is much violence inflicted upon unarmed civilians there are lessons to be learned here one of patricia lines sums up on to americans if it didn't happen on tv it just didn't happen there is a lot of truth to that br br another is that at one point she thinks that just because she announces she is an american citizen that soldiers will part and let her pass it doesn't work that way br br the scenery is beautiful the acting is all decent the professor is especially good mainly though i care about these characters francis and gray are fine but their appearance is short so they don't matter much patricia has guts in the hands of a lesser actor this could have turned out very badly as it is love or hate the movie you should still come away with the idea that there still exist military in the world in this century and until one of our own is hurt we ignore their oppression br br san is the female political leader in the movie in real life she won the nobel peace prize she was only recently released from house arrest the w bush administration as of the date i write this is attempting to pressure the military government to engage in talks with her and re form the government the government was under such scrutiny that is changed the name of the country to the republic the u s government has yet to the new name br br if you don't a message in your movie don't watch this one if you don't mind a little with your entertainment then it's a fine one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679903388023376 Review: i would give this movie a good strong 7 while it isn't the greatest movie or even one the best movies of it's kind the killing fields is better it does at least attempt to tell a necessary story br br i think the method of introducing laura into burma was a bit contrived first of all burma isn't exactly the easiest country to visit especially in the late 80's secondly if you did make it burma your passport would not get lost a sane person would make darn sure they knew where their passport was at all times with that in mind i'm sure the screenwriter knew that was weak but needed something patricia performance was understated and i just didn't buy that she was a doctor however at least she didn't overact the role which often happens in movies like this u was good but also understated the end is hard to follow since most of the dialogue is in with people translating for laura it would have been difficult for laura and is difficult for the viewer as well another plus is the strong se asian scenery in the film which was enjoyable to see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731419086456299 Review: my ex wife and i saw and were intrigued by the trailer for this film we waited for it to come out but when it did it didn't stay in theaters very long several years later i bought it on vhs and i am transferring it to dvd so i can preserve it br br i found it to be very moving it is about real events in a real country burma got such a bad reputation for the political oppression it created that they changed their name br br i find women with little make up on to be very sexy patricia arquette is in this movie frances and gray are in it only briefly br br after coming home to find her young son and husband brutally murdered laura arquette is afraid of blood a bad trait for a doctor her sister talks her into going on a vacation to burma while there she witnesses a peaceful demonstration and has her passport stolen in a bold or stupid move she asks a tourist guide to show her something off the tourist track her guide is injured by soldiers and she spends the rest of the movie trying to get him and herself to safety br br every time i watch this it reminds me that we in the united states forget that to a peasant living under military rule where at least eating is virtually guaranteed looks pretty darn good Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6747183799743652 Review: certainly this proves beyond a shadow of doubt that patricia arquette is what she is promoted to be an actress this is undoubtedly her finest moment of acting and she certainly deserves the credit for her work never in any of her other movies with the possible exception of holy has she been totally believable and authentic br br plot a young woman finds herself in asia and is suddenly thrown into the political havoc of the countryside she witnesses mass murder and and escapes br br it is one movie that you must see or you have not seen all of hollywood's finest i rank it 58 in the top 100 films of all time br br thanks bob Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9508457183837891 Review: this film is engaging and complex while maintaining simple beauty our two characters come together sharing the base of curiosity and loneliness but it is a for learning these people they life styles and pasts which support this br br the two lead actors were in the moment as any two actors i have ever seen 100 believable they transport the audience seemingly effortlessly into their world the actors' seamless acting teamed with beautiful realistic dialog and his truthful direction drives the story forward into a striking and moving finale this film is visual treat soft increasing the intensity of the story the soundtrack the viewer soothing yet drawing out the emotional content of the film i find this project to be nothing short of a masterpiece intriguing intense Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636174440383911 Review: lush cinematography beautifully written and edited john beyond is a must see for anyone interested in world politics and the arc of personal transformation it a personal and political tale that continues to haunt me popping up in my mind's eye with frequency the story line is gripping and the inner and outer journeys are carefully and delicately both cinematically and in the story line i've watched this film at least six times and it really holds up to scrutiny it is particularly relevant today given world events check it out you won't regret it btw netflix does not yet carry it but you can request that they do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9711543321609497 Review: i am afraid i will have to add my name to the long list of people who remain that this film has still not sept 2007 been issued on dvd it's one of those mysteries that makes the mind especially when you consider the amount of dvd's available today containing material that should have been years ago still i have an excellent digital vhs copy in english with subtitles and stereo so my is more one of principle than a frustration at not being able to view the film as to the film itself this is an excellent all with good picture quality more than satisfactory soundtrack lively plot involving suspense emotion sadness frustration feeling good and exotic surroundings for a european how true the film fits in with the reality in burma i have no idea indeed that is less important the essential thing is that entertainment wise it is a success one soon becomes attached to each of the main characters and i admit to having my heart in my mouth during the final crossing the river scene it's a shame we hear so little about countries such as burma and this film at least gives some insight into the country has the situation changed since 1995 the events which are to occur later this month seem to answer this question with a resounding no and the regime in place seems to be as brutal as ever not even the lives of monks let alone women or children Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.829057514667511 Review: i always wanted to see this film and when i finally got to i knew i was in for a nice surprise when john name appeared on the screen known mostly for his epic films he directed the first conan and wrote apocalypse now put together in the classic hollywood structure this one fits nicely with his catalog br br i also can't express how perfect the timing was considering that burma is once again experiencing an uprising by monks and students against the military run government which is the very same one there has been a change of leadership since but it's essentially the same depicted in the movie from 1988 now more than ever this film needs to be aired on television caught it on ifc because of recent events Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9670190811157227 Review: a powerful movie that has recovered much of its meaning in this second half of 2007 after the new desperate movements of the people against their i felt a complex mix of feelings about the people there something like compassion and admiration at the same time together with a bit of rage because i feel that no one neither the countries of the world nor themselves is doing anything effective to end this shame i think these feelings became directly from the movie and that they were intended when it was made so it is a successful movie the desire for peace the quest for enlightenment the respect for life sometimes leads to in fact it is the buddhist culture who has left the doors wide opens to their but how can you feel angry about these poor people Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6389110088348389 Review: i came across this movie on tv i hadn't heard of it before and almost changed the channel but it quickly hooked me br br the story of the struggle of the people against a military dictatorship was provoking the level of brutality that some are willing to use to hold onto power is hard to believe it makes me thankful to live in a country where the government isn't likely to shoot people in the streets br br the story of laura bowman was a good thread to hold the story of political struggle together Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8921482563018799 Review: based on an actual story john boorman shows the struggle of an american doctor whose husband and son were murdered and she was continually plagued with her loss a holiday to burma with her sister seemed like a good idea to get away from it all but when her passport was stolen in she could not leave the country with her sister and was forced to stay back until she could get i d papers from the american embassy to fill in a day before she could fly out she took a trip into the countryside with a tour guide i tried finding something in those stone statues but nothing stirred in me i was stone myself br br suddenly all hell broke loose and she was caught in a political revolt just when it looked like she had escaped and safely a train she saw her tour guide get beaten and shot in a split second she decided to jump from the moving train and try to rescue him with no thought of herself continually her life was in danger br br here is a woman who demonstrated spontaneous selfless charity risking her life to save another patricia arquette is beautiful and not just to look at she has a beautiful heart this is an unforgettable story br br we are taught that suffering is the one promise that life always keeps Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9212496280670166 Review: i saw beyond about 20 times it was that good at first when i watched it i saw the story of laura bowman but later after multiple i realised that this also was a parallel documentary it came to be in my mind a story about san and the struggles of women to remain strong in the face of uncertainty danger and sadness i also would put history and politics on the list after further viewing since i did learn a lot about past and present and could only guess at it's future this movie is not only one you will want to see it's also one you will definitely want to own a copy of it's a movie that could easily been seen by the whole family although not for children under thirteen however the educational benefits of this movie can not and should not be understated Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8499454259872437 Review: this is a great film in many different ways perhaps the most important is that it introduces western audiences to the remarkable tragic story of san and her fight for freedom and democracy wonderful acting gorgeous cinematography breathtaking action and suspense beyond has everything i've seen this movie several times over the last ten years and each time it means more to me not everyone will like it hence the relatively low rating on imdb but that's because it is not conventional hollywood rather it challenges the viewer on several levels i've never watched it without sobbing at the end and promising to live a more meaningful life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9580473303794861 Review: it was high time a movie about the situation in a largely ignored asian country like had to be made and beyond is hollywood's answer initially i thought hollywood would dramatize the events of the uprising and add in the traditionally hollywood spice of titanic type love between the lead heroine and the male lead who happens to be an old man thankfully nothing of that sort was in place which may also explain why the film was not financially successful br br anyway the film was honest to god and i was glad at the accuracy of events portrayed apart from the fact that filming was done outside of in thailand and that i missed the exotic locales i could not find much fault in the film br br you cannot blame the film for the desperation of the people and the resulting overwhelming actions it is after all real events of a civil war the music by hans is definitely the of an otherwise adventurous tragedy for people who have no connection to it br br i was only a year old in now during this tumultuous time when i heard a movie was made on my real life experience which i was too young to absorb i had to get the dvd and needless to say i could hardly have any complaints about it as it is an eye opening wonder for me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9068556427955627 Review: beyond is simply marvelous from the traumatic opening to the uplifting ending you will be amazed at how well put together this film is patricia arquette amazingly portrays laura bowman who we meet as a shut down and quit young doctor unable to deal with her grief over the loss of her husband and son throughout the course of the film as she is trapped in burma witnesses the democratic and massacres in the capital city of flees for her life and saves her tour u life she is her will to live this may seen contrived or heavy handed it is not john boorman a master at spiritual and emotional conflict paints the film with broad strokes and often uses symbolism to capture emotional state and physical predicament patricia arquette as usual gives a wonderfully convincingly and believable performance as the emotionally wounded laura what arquette does amazingly in any role that she plays is give us a window into her character's heart without words every time she is given a close up in the film the audience is given insight into her character she does not need to speak to convey emotions or be over the top some critics were harsh on performance in the film when it opened on august 25 1995 that she was flat or dull in the role i found her characterization dead on staying well away from the that typically are part of an actor's performance when having a personally tragedy take place she is on shock and is reserved about her feelings that is just as normal as screaming out at those around you i am hoping that warner brothers releases this title on dvd very soon with hugely successful nbc drama medium bringing her to household name status not to mention an emmy win and now 2007 nomination it would be in the studio's best interest to do so hopefully there will be extras with the alternate ending do not by pass by this film it is one that you will certainly not forget after seeing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6459251642227173 Review: this was a fantastic movie about two people one a young teenage girl and the other a middle aged man who are each looking for someone to help them fulfill a certain emptiness left by former loved ones br br both actors give brilliant performances that various audiences can relate to the script although written by seems as though it was written from a woman's point of view and at the same time men can relate to the male characters because of how well they were developed and described in the movie br br the end of the movie has an unusual but powerful and unexpected twist that leaves you speechless i would recommend this film to anyone who has ever felt lonely or abandoned by a loved one it is clear in this film that you are not alone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9498593807220459 Review: beyond is one of the most emotional and intense films ever made superbly directed by john boorman and acted by patricia arquette this film can easily be called one of the best films of the 90's the story and vivid characters just grab the audience from the very opening and never lets go after seeing the film the viewer will never be able to forget beyond the film made little money at the box office and is little known but should be high profile watching it you can tell that it was meant to be seen by a large audience it is a very important and moving film and should be seen by everyone br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8837552070617676 Review: this film should be seen by as many people as possible as it concentrates on the human rights problems in burma when i first watched this film in the mid 1990's it totally changed my life i knew very little about san or her democracy movement it effected me so i wanted to understand more about the situation any film that has the power to make you want to learn more has done its job properly patricia arquette is superb as the american lady who due to personal tragedy has become reckless with her own life decisions and gets caught up in the ensuing conflict it is a powerful film about a subject matter which deserves more publicity as the film itself says the 1988 massacre of pro democracy activists was not televised and therefore largely went unnoticed to the world i implore everyone reading these comments to take the time to find out more about the current plight of the people br br it is about time this film was released on dvd can anything be done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9549168944358826 Review: while the movie has its flaws it brings to light some of the problems that come with living in a country that has no democracy it makes you empathize with the people under such a government and makes you want to learn more about their lives their struggles and a potential leader san it makes one wonder why our government will interfere places we are not wanted yet ignore those who ask our help Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9283543229103088 Review: this movie was working toward two goals to make a political point and to tell a scary adventure story it's often difficult to do make a political point and still tell a good story consider the highly political but rarely entertaining final season of ellen beyond finds a good balance between politics and storytelling br br i already knew that san had won the 1991 nobel peace prize and knew something about the oppressive political situation in burma so the political message of the movie was mostly a dramatization of what i already knew but i thought the movie did a good job of telling about san and the mostly faceless who have for years tried to silence her the device of presenting an unfamiliar setting through the eyes of a character that viewers can identify with is fairly common but it's quite well done in this movie br br of course the real measure of the movie was its entertainment value arquette was excellent as a young woman whose sister took her to a distant unfamiliar place to shake her out of her depression over the violent deaths of her husband and son she is convincingly detached and depressed her grieving condition gives her a clear reason for her distracted into the thick of a dangerous situation she does not understand something she'd otherwise be much too intelligent to stumble into br br once the dangers become so obvious that she can see through them even through the cloud of grief she's trapped with no easy escape that sets her on a path of adventure where she needs her intelligence to survive the writers deserve much credit for making her intelligent and resourceful enough to deal with numerous dangerous situations while still finding a plausible reason for her to be foolish enough to get into trouble in the first place the directing is strong also keeping up the tension throughout the race to escape the forces of the dictatorship br br this movie had additional impact on me and my wife because of other events of the same time period we were preparing for a trip to india and heard news reports of western tourists who had been taken hostage by a terrorist group in india avoiding isolated terrorists in a peaceful democratic country is quite a different matter from escaping an oppressive dictatorship but the movie and the news shared the element of avoiding danger in an unfamiliar country that common characteristic gave the movie meaning beyond the strength of its own skillful storytelling the movie illustrates the international worst nightmare Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8670188188552856 Review: never had i seen such a powerful true story movie i discovered a city a country a lost revolution and even a nobel prize winner thanks to this masterpiece of cinema br br if you haven't seen this movie you can't say you've seen anything br br a great lesson of courage humility and life br br i haven't seen anything as good since br br t e saturday january 9th 1999 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945701003074646 Review: patricia arquette plays american doctor laura bowman who takes a holiday to burma in an attempt to heal her spirit after the murders of her husband and young son she is left behind in during a military and leaves the city with an aging man who works as a tour guide but he is no simple tour guide he is a professor who introduces her to the life outside of the tourist traps the two of them get caught up in the political and laura sees with her own eyes how the government betrays and its own people br br this movie is one of my favorites because of its themes first it's describing some of the injustices that are occurring in burma secondly it's about a woman's struggle to find meaning in life after an incredible loss thirdly it's about compassion and sacrifice and people coming together without even knowing each other to endure pain and fear br br just about every beautiful scene in this movie is important nothing is wasted here it's an earnest and moving film there is also a very emotional score composed by hans which complements scenes nicely br br a definite recommend especially to people concerned with human rights and people who want to know what purpose can i serve br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9652268290519714 Review: this is one of the most underrated movies of the 1990s if you allow yourself to identify with the patricia arquette character you will find it to be a very moving story of a woman a sense of purpose to her life and finding a new will to live br br performance is brave because it is purposefully wooden it's a way of defining her character's spiritual death her complete lack of a desire to be alive she moves through life like a zombie because her family has been murdered and she can't see the point of living what is moving is how in the course of the story she is by the landscape by the beautiful quality of its people and landscapes and by the primal choices she is forced to confront br br boorman supports this visually and hans supports it with one of his most gorgeous haunting scores with an often static camera and with a to shoot through glass windows etc we are on the outside looking in just like arquette until she finds herself deep in the jungle and is forced to choose whether or not to fight for her life br br i recommend the 1954 movie the purple plain as well it's a similar story in a similar setting and makes for a fascinating comparison Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9712042808532715 Review: chris plays a maniac who wrote a children's book as a young lad posing as a doctor who a community in order to push his sister's son into the position as his school's genius the only man that can stop him is a cop who plays by his own rules and is forced to go undercover with the help of his mute father who via board will rick find out whats up or will somebody sabotage his recording studio does the mentally retarded boy who operates the book mobile have clues watch to find out i'm not making this up Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7542186975479126 Review: an eye opening documentary about the 1993 siege of a religious sect compound near waco texas seventy six people including sect leader david in a flaming inferno that destroyed the compound there is still heated debate over how the fire started homicide or suicide can you still trust government ethics br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9280534982681274 Review: strong and it clearly shows government cover ups and lies very convincing documentary a little bias but it hit hard on the government i'm not very about the adults but the children it's very sad strong and it clearly shows government cover ups and lies very convincing documentary a little bias but it hit hard on the government i'm not very about the adults but the children it's very sad strong and it clearly shows government cover ups and lies very convincing documentary a little bias but it hit hard on the government i'm not very about the adults but the children it's very sad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9547678232192993 Review: i am a film directors nightmare especially of the mega buck multiplex variety while not a student of the art i still have a high threshold for disbelief suspension and buying into the film maker's vision if i can find it that's why a gem such as 'you are is such an exhilarating find the intimacy and pacing drew me in and never let me go jessica and richard give thoughtful nuanced performances and director displays a deft hand in presenting what is an understandably disturbing day in the lives of two terribly damaged people br br spoiler below br br i bought the dvd version and have shared it with several people the reactions have been varied from disbelief in the ability of daphne to complete the assignment for which buddy has paid her to an inability to watch the whole film because it was just too real and emotionally devastating as a skeptical moviegoer i have to be either grabbed by the and hauled for the ride or up to and seduced by the filmmaker this film took the later route for me and by the end i was so involved that i felt horror and pain at her role in buddy's demise my reaction to this film reminded me of watching 'the cook the thief his wife and her by peter greenaway many many years ago by the end i was fascinated and and utterly unable to tear my eyes away from that film too i've watched this film several times now and truly appreciate the eye and ear the director has demonstrated i am familiar with other works he has been done including a couple of cheeky movies and of the killer and a mixed bag 'the which i recently learned was killed in the cradle by the producer and doesn't really represent the directors vision too bad because i loved the prior two films and even found 'the interesting but wish 'the was available in a director's cut with all of the original vision and music in tact i look forward to future work by this interesting director and the leads jessica and richard Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7638379335403442 Review: after reading about this documentary i rented it and watched it with my teenage children it was amazingly well balanced showing each perspective and leaving many questions unanswered this is as it should be i don't watch a documentary to be told what to think i watch it to learn and to draw my own conclusions br br afterward we took a trip to waco and visited the branch at the site of the this was a potent lesson in seeing for yourself and it drove home the basic underlying honesty behind waco the rules of engagement if you just open your eyes and look the facts can speak for themselves Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701105356216431 Review: many people remember the waco that occurred a long time ago what most people probably have in their minds is the cult leader david and the images of the compound burning to the ground after a long a lot of people have the belief that was some kind of madman who thought he was god he was accused of being a child and was credited for the breakdown and deaths of his followers furthermore many people feel the cult committed mass suicide when the fbi mount center and when the building was burning most people feel the cult was at fault for not agreeing with the fbi on reasonable terms most people feel the cult was brainwashed by and followed along with everything that he said nothing could be farther from the truth because of strong evidence after the nightmare was over and this one of a kind documentary pretty much proves it br br this documentary is one of the most balanced at the situation that occurred it is much more thorough and highly detailed than anything most people have received in the mainstream media to the shock of many people this documentary will reveal that is was the the fbi and the higher levels of the united states government who were the ones who were unjust cruel and deceptive and not david and his followers what and were doing was just protecting their rights and the higher powers completely violated and raped those rights the had no grounds to storm the compound it was the that shot first and they shot from the helicopters from above at unarmed men women and children what is even more shocking is the actions of the fbi when they entered the mount watch it for yourselves and you will develop and new perspective on the u s government there is footage that clearly shows the fbi was shooting with machine guns at the men women and children in the burning compound it will make your blood boil it will make you really angry it will make you wonder as to what kind of people run this country finally it will make you wonder as to what you are being told on the news every night is the whole truth and nothing but the truth this video is frightening and i highly recommend it if one can find it this documentary does not need to be purchased it can be watched for free on google video Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6717578172683716 Review: if you value your freedom br br i first got seriously interested in the branch debacle after reading an article in uk journal the times wanting to learn more i rented this documentary and after watching it i was stunned at what i saw this film peaked my interest in the subject and i have read several books on the subject since then this film is a must see for people who only know the facts as reported in the so called mainstream media the lies double talk and contradictory statements made by officials and politicians shown in this film will make you think twice about calling people who question the governments actions in this fiasco nuts and br br whats scary is that i know some people who consider themselves open minded intellectuals and freedom loving liberals who are still convinced that the government did the right thing at waco and refuse to watch this film or read any of the books on the subject they continue to insist its not worth their time because its all propaganda from gun loving clinton hating religious fanatic right wing nuts one publication from an organization comprised of many so called great minds that claims to be dedicated to promoting reason common sense and condemned the film claiming it would poison peoples minds and strongly suggested this film should be suppressed they even hinted the had it coming i won't mention its name since i'm a coward if you are one of those reading this of course you probably would not be reading this anyway i can only say its a shame you won't open your mind Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4397346079349518 Review: excellent documentary that still manages to shock and enlighten unfortunately times haven't changed much since this was made and it is thus an important piece for all freedom conscious americans to see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.776206910610199 Review: i watched a made for television film about the destruction at waco texas it was obviously heavily toward the claim that david was a murderous child raping cult leader hell bent on killing as many cops as he wanted and taking his people to the heavens on a blood stained stairway br br the film was little more than propaganda further detailing what we had already read in the newspapers i am more and more sure of that since i watched the great documentary waco the rules of not that every assertion made in this film should be taken as god's truth but it tells the whole story rather than only what law enforcement decided to tell br br for those who have forgot was the spiritual leader of the religious movement named the branch charges of drug use kidnapping illegal weapon ownership and rape among others i'm sure raised the suspicions of the local police then later federal law enforcement while attempting to serve a search warrant the bureau of alcohol tobacco and firearms and the clan participated in a shoot out that left deceased and wounded on both sides br br it was then that the federal bureau of investigation fbi got involved communications between the two were spirited but eventually broke down the fbi prepared for an invasion by the building with flash bang grenades and gas when the building burnt to the ground killing many within including the fbi refused to admit responsibility saying the cult inside must have set it on fire themselves this images of jim jones and other violent religious organizations br br the picture puts on many masks to tell its story it begins with a of the perhaps the truth as far as the record is concerned anyway what is eye opening is how partisan the politicians remained even in a difficult and serious situation as this the democrats were concerned in nothing more than defending every single action taken by law enforcement it was the republicans that seemed open to the other side br br it is impossible to relate all of the new information and analysis provided by this documentary additionally a list would take away from the film opening up as it goes along one example would be the heart breaking fact that children died within the compound the filmmakers probably side more with the in general but stay relatively open to either side in this instance the feds seem at fault for a situation that involves innocent children but on the other hand the parents also need to shoulder some of the blame for leaving their kids in this harmful situation when they could have released them to any number of local authorities br br probably the most damning new information comes late in the film and involves the claim they did not fire upon the building this is left up to interpretation and i will not reveal any more than to say it is disturbing and shocking what can and cannot be told br br the federal officers are not held in a critical or corrupt light any more than the largest seems to be leveled on the media unwilling to tell both sides of a story this element seems prevalent in recent documentaries duly so i believe it is time for the media to return to telling news stories and leave this relentless pursuit of what will draw the biggest audience and ratings br br it is hard to mess up a documentary in most cases switching on a camera and editing together interesting pieces of life is common and tells a terrific story what few can do is shed such new light on a subject that the way you think about it is forever altered waco is that kind of film 5 out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9358884692192078 Review: when i began watching i thought i was watching some pro amateur documentary however i had never seen 3 4 of the footage they used they interviewed people saying that the fbi all these things which sounded so far fetched but then followed in up with fbi video and testimony i was amazed the documentary followed up with the senate investigation after the fire and after seeing the interview and video footage you will be shocked at how the senate and attorney general turn their backs on basically to cover up the aggression by the fbi if you start watching this you must finish it otherwise you will think it is propaganda of something like that Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.08469586074352264 Review: the film someone had to make br br waco the rules of engagement the evidence behind the in waco texas that led to the destruction of the branch and the alleged government cover up br br the first thing you need to know about this film you will see brief but disturbing photos of the victims bodies this is not done for shock value but to illustrate points about the way they died as if you were present at the br br the second thing you should know about this film at two and a quarter hours it's pretty ponderous especially if you already followed the events closely at the time if you are unaware of any of the events other than what was reported in the mass media or if the only side of the story you are familiar with is the official government report this may be essential viewing if on the other hand you want a more concise albeit one sided version of events you should see waco the big lie br br in summary this is pretty much the definitive documentary about this tragic event and is very sobering but as a work of film making could test your patience especially if you have a short attention span and it's at times superfluous for those who watched the and the 60 minutes reports br br perhaps someday someone will make a documentary that covers some of the stranger aspects of this story such as the bizarre chain of events that led up to the raid or the psychological warfare tactics the fbi used blasting rock music at the sect and their charismatic leaders all rock musicians themselves picking up their instruments and turning their massive outward to blast their own music right back at them Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977682888507843 Review: waco rules of engagement does a very good job of not drawing conclusions for its viewers it simply presents interviews footage from the footage of the phone conversations expert testimony etc and allows you to draw your own conclusion br br i hardly intend to imply that the data presented here was done with 100 objectivity but it is very convincing you won't like any more after you see this than you did before but i tend to think that you will come to believe as i now do there is much that we were not told about what happened before and during the Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7822962403297424 Review: absolute must see documentary for anyone interested in getting to the bottom of this story told with unflinching eye and with gripping style if you think conspiracy theories are for paranoid disturbed people this could change your mind something for you feds too a good model for government if you like your news all tidy and easy to consume this is not for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9473468065261841 Review: if you want to see real evidence of what a misguided and government can do to un popular people this movie provides it read what some people are saying about the patriot act passed after 9 11 and then watch this movie is it worth it do we really want to give away our to these people regardless of what you saw on tv you are not fully informed until you watch this movie i apologize for quoting another reviewer but it needs repeating roger ebert of siskel ebert said what's interesting is if you're looking for people who are unbalanced you don't find them among the branch you find them among the fbi and the alcohol tobacco and firearms those are the people in this movie who deserve to be feared i think i think every person responsible for 9 11 needs to be brought to justice but i think the government has not shown a history of it's duty to protect people's rights and this movie proves it in dramatic fashion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9609019756317139 Review: you are alone is a beautiful almost delicate film smart directed written with two complex and riveting performances and a twist of an ending that no one will see coming but will make you want to see the film a second time to go back and catch up on all the clues you br br the story about a girl who drowns her depression and awkwardness by working a few hours a week as a 500 an hour schoolgirl escort and the depressed next door neighbor who discovers her secret and hires her for an afternoon call in a downtown new haven hotel features breathtaking performances from both jessica as the girl and richard as her neighbor br br as daphne gives a breakthrough performance on par with maggie gyllenhaal in secretary she so captures a angst of growing into her own skin and when she talks about always being in control you start to realize she's not in control at all but in danger of going over the deep end which i guess in a way she does br br as buddy is depressed angry heartbroken a shell of a man but it isn't until the film's startling conclusion that you grasp a full comprehension of his pain br br after a very brief opening segment which will hook most independent film lovers and have the religious right running towards the exits we are brought into the hotel room at first you're not sure about these people or the film making style shaky annoying like the characters until you realize their back story told in short flashbacks they're at first for a reason and so is the camera but as they open up as the story settles down likewise so does the camera and i don't know 20 minutes in give or take you find yourself unable to take your eyes away from the screen br br having just seen the world premiere screening at the brooklyn film fest where the director asked the audience if anyone expected the ending and not one person answered yes – i almost wish the film were already on video so i could watch it again because thinking back now on some of the conversations in the film particularly a very candid dialog regarding fantasy and climax i really thought things were going in a very different direction but i realize now so much of their conversation meant something completely different than what i imagined i need to see it again but as dark and sexual as much of the talk is blunt to say the least i found myself laughing more than i might have expected at some of its which definitely falls into the things we think but lack the nerve to say out loud category it's very blunt especially when you realize so much of it has a completely different meaning some of it will make you uncomfortable especially if you're watching you are alone with a partner you'll definitely have something to talk about – perhaps argue about – afterwards perhaps it should come with a warning you should be alone when watching the music is amazing i would have come home and purchased the soundtrack at my favorite online music store if i could have the film looks as good as anything shot on film after the screening director was asked what sort of process he used to get the digital footage to look so good his answer none they couldn't afford it br br i have to give credit i am a big fan of his two shorts the pretty girl and objects in the mirror but even they could not have prepared me for the complexities and surprises of this film br br to everyone involved bravo Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8731182217597961 Review: there have been many documentaries that i have seen in which it appeared that the law was on the wrong side of the fence the thin blue line and paradise lost come to mind first and foremost but this is the first film that had me seething with anger after i saw it it seems blatantly clear to me from the evidence presented in this film that what happened at waco was at the very least an unprofessional and sloppy mess on the part of the fbi and afi and at the very worst an act of murder like most people when the siege at waco was occurring i assumed that david was a completely evil madman who was leading a violent cult after seeing this i think that was more likely a slightly unbalanced and confused guy who inadvertently caught the attention of the u s government through his eccentric actions sure there were lots of weapons at the branch compound but none of it was illegal it was absolutely heartbreaking to see the video footage of the people inside the compound all of them seeming to be very nice and harmless and it was to see the callous testimony of the men in charge of the government forces on the waco site the clueless testimony of janet reno and the partisan defense of the attack on waco a defense led by a few of the committee democrats standing out most in my mind was ny representative and current u s senator from ny charles i voted for the man when i lived in ny state i'm a pretty left leaning too after seeing his actions on this committee i wish i could go back in time and vote for d'amato instead for anyone remotely interested in the government this is a very crucial film a must see i even think this should be shown in classes it's that important Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7402858734130859 Review: after watching waco the rules of engagement i was just sitting in disbelief of what i was witness to a big cover up by the fbi a massacre by gung ho trigger happy government agents i clearly remember the waco i was 17 years old at the time and watched it all on cnn i remembered reflecting about all the children as i watched the mount camel compound burn in april 1993 i remember feeling sorry for the children but clearly felt that it was the fault of their evil leader david and the other film shows clearly and beyond doubt even though it is biased that the fbi lied over and over again i think that this film was a big to the of a new investigation of the incident in 1999 the outcome of this new investigation was in some sense predictable the judgement relied on fact that was just as grey as the facts that the presented i was very disappointed about the verdict because as far as i know it didn't take into account all the lying and evidence cover up by the fbi and other officials why have no one be for the work of the texas rangers investigators why were they allowed to the crime scene and the compound shortly after the incident these are questions that i haven't been given answers to by the government most importantly what about the children in this new investigation i haven't been informed about who was responsible for the tear gas into a compound with many for this gas and i haven't found any answer to whether the children's muscles contracted due to the effects of the gas while they were alive if they did i would surely think that the janet reno or who ever was in charge of the raid should be for mass homicide or the question that was raised by but not mentioned is was is a direct plan for the people in charge and their tanks to cut holes and burn the building down with intent a plan that would have been accomplished with or were the officials in charge so incompetent that their were unaware of the consequence of their actions both are equally frightening even if the set fire to the compound the officials in charge surely provided them with the opportunity to do the job if the officials in charge knew as they claimed that the would set fire to the compound why the did the tanks cut all the holes in the building making it into a and why didn't they have plans to deal with the fire that they knew would occur dark questions that still won't go away the final and most relevant issue of this film is the way that the are by the government through the media who just feeds it in to the public i clearly remember the resentment i felt for the evil that i saw on cnn in 1993 now that i'm older i can see a clear line of communication coming out of the government every time they are up for a massacre of civilians along with the intended targets people with words like they have different values then us they don't enjoy freedom and they are a threat to our and way of life makes them so much easier to Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9406704902648926 Review: rules of engagement is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen it is well constructed superbly pieced together and provides excellent footage to back up the that it takes on the movie's best quality is that it is not based on being sympathetic to the as much as it the audience to the blatant mistakes and lies that surrounded the entire situation i'm left with feelings of disturbing anxiety and extreme anger over the way that the government handled and then covered up a tragedy of this magnitude the cover up is what left me really it is one thing to make a mistake in an operation and admit guilt but another to look the american people squarely in the eye and lie to them i guess it shouldn't surprise me with the history of our beloved country that has seen the jfk assassination the vietnam war and other significant events that smell so bad of a cover up that you have to hold your nose every time you drive through washington d c the footage from an airplane with special heat technology and the on some of the bodies clearly show that the fbi is lying to the public one of the things that i try to stay aware of when watching a documentary such as this is that i am usually only receiving testimony from one point of view but again that is without a doubt one of the brilliant successes of rules of engagement it presents its evidence in such a concluding fashion that even if you were presented with statements from the fbi how could you really believe them i remember clearly when the was taking place the way the media presented the as this crazed group of cult rebels with david the self reborn jesus christ as their leader none of this was truly factual but rather story spun from bits and pieces of facts they were simply standing up for there rights to bear arms and practice their religion as american citizens if you were the and you wanted to search the compound is attacking the building with a unit of men who are armed with rifles and bullet proof suits the way to go about doing it if you are the fbi why engage in psychological warfare and offer little in actual to help solve the situation why pour gallons of harmful gas if you want to save children why open large holes within the compound structure when you know the possibility of starting a fire why lie about not firing weapons when it can be clearly shown on video unless unless you wanted to see the situation end up the way it did the scene at the end when the star of david flag blew off the into the fire and the was shortly thereafter raised up was an emotional climatic scene that made my head shake in disgust and my stomach turn the filmmaker william deserves one my highest congratulations it takes a lot of guts to make a movie like this and i am sure there have been many repercussions from the government for it as well because of people like him the public can be shown real truth rather than crap that gets filtered through a media that presents information that can hardly be considered genuine when i think back to how i felt at the time toward the because of the representation of david and how i felt after seeing this movie it is truly amazing it reminds me of the line from the bible of a man who was healed by jesus and asked by the elders how it happened before i was blind but now i can see he kept telling them do yourself a favor and watch this movie you may have to look for it but it is truly something special Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6990911364555359 Review: things that are only just now news were taken as a given in this shocking documentary i fear that as the investigation proceeds the producers of this film will be in spades br br the producers show us the the government agents the investigators with all their faults and all their humanity nothing any reviewer can say could approach the impact of watching and listening for yourself pieces of evidence testimony 911 tapes news footage expert commentary interviews photos and home videos are seamlessly woven together and tell a disturbing tale br br do not wait see this film and tell your friends Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.889672040939331 Review: seven ups has been compared to bullitt for the chase scene but does not come anywhere near matching bullitt bullitt has a beginning that builds builds builds when mcqueen leaves the seedy hotel gets into his mustang which is parked under the freeway now torn down and notices the charger sitting you know you are about to see something spectacular from that moment on when mcqueen starts that car begins the best car chase sequence ever filmed adding to it is a terrific if i remember correctly sound track this goes on for a long time before you actually hear the first tires that shot of mustang suddenly appearing in bill rear view mirror is unmatched for visual impact look of surprise and double take really adds to the effect then of course san francisco is unmatched for the setting of cars racing up and down hills and around also bullitt being filmed in the 60s when cars were still hot mustang and dodge charger made for a better set of wheels then two boring device laden in the 1970s seven ups bill was the driver of the bad guy car in both movies i saw him sitting at an insider movie preview once on the lot when i was doing movie reviews for a paper they gave it a good try in seven ups though with the chase scene seven ups had a few jumps over little hills yawn but of course they were not san francisco hills the seven ups chase where they are actually going fast is longer than the go fast sequence in bullitt but the scene of a single shotgun blast totally blowing the hood off of roy is the height of absurdity strictly hollywood i would say except that it was filmed in new york Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5166922807693481 Review: a compact crime drama with a good amount of action the unique nyc location shots adds to this tough little film technically well done with good direction and acting needless to say the wild car chase that seems to begin in downtown extends through the upper west side washington heights across the george washington bridge and into has to be one of the best ever on film all around a fine flick that for me gets better with time 8 out of 10 easy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9462730288505554 Review: roy scheider is not steve mcqueen or clint eastwood but then who is the seven ups is one of the better cop movies even today and is second only to bullitt and the dirty harry series which isn't bad company there are three things that seem to make a good cop movie believable script with great acting great car chase scenes and some heavy action this movie has all three and the car chase scene is better than that in dirty harry scheider plays the head of a group of cops out to get bad guys sentenced to seven years or more hence the name seven ups overall not quite up to dirty harry or bullitt but far better than all of the cop movies made since the dirty harry series 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708095192909241 Review: this is a good enough movie and you probably won't be disappointed but it again has roy scheider right after he did french connection playing a cop with the name they also use the same too memorable from bullitt at first you'll think you've seen the car chase before if you have his face still in your memory the car chase is a great one but as in many car movie scenes it has some technical and editing errors check puppet on a chain and french connection ii for some other good long intense chases Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713028073310852 Review: i recently got the seven ups on video and i must say it was a very enjoyable movie roy scheider and tony lo are great as the cop and crook respectively and a young richard lynch is great as psycho henchman moon the late bill is pretty good as his associate bo and sets up a brilliant car chase sequence which will have you on the edge of your seats the other three members of the seven ups team are pretty bland but that's only to be expected br br i'm glad that a lot of people on this site have supported this movie i think it should be a film that should be released on dvd and not just forgotten i certainly enjoyed every minute of it the final scene between the two leads is excellent as the bad guy must face the consequences of his actions the seven ups does not disappoint Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971490740776062 Review: how did they get that cinematic shot of the car with the back end of the semi and then roy sits up great looks like the dvd is scheduled for may of 2006 about time watch this on a large screen or film revival in a theater if possible in order to fully appreciate the full aspect ratio my other favorites in this category are original italian job with michael caine with steve mcqueen to live and die in la with the csi guy when he was young french connection with gene hackman with robert deniro vanishing point with barry newman enemy of the state with hackman again what are your favorites Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7210602760314941 Review: some people are born with mourning souls with their song sung singularly until they encounter another soul as tortured and or as bitterly sweetly beautiful as their own and an unusual magic happens you are alone is a brutally honest look into two tortured souls that intertwine for a moment of understanding and only to be torn apart by the differences in the between they're pain death is explored figuratively and literally it is what happens when ones soul is dead or similarly too alive too awake to reality it is the life not which you imagined behind the eyes of this film explores the aching pain in us all the beneath the cheery facade the ache below the ugly thoughts and acts become honest and matter of fact and then a dash of unexpected innocence and beauty into the mix knowing both linger in us all the writer is a expert observer of the human condition and because of his non judgmental attitude presents life in a light we often shield our eyes from but yearn to see and understand he as director focuses on the nuances of the actors spirit that shines through the character they're playing to the actors own personal familiarity with the emotions brought on by each situation this is the most accurately written and directed character portrayal of a man and woman's experience together i have encountered as of yet even though the two characters encounter is probably not the normal encounter br br the soundtrack in each songs lyrics what the characters would let their hearts spill out if able and strong enough it is each characters real voice sung through the beauty pain talent and emotional intelligence of emerging indie artists ready to explode onto the alternative music market the perfect soundtrack for those of us with issues those of us who admit that we have issues and those of us that hide it br br i always enjoy exploring the darker sides of life with mr both creative and realistic view of life and the characters that revolve within it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9831183552742004 Review: this film is a classic seventies cop flick that for some reason has been sadly overlooked it is basically french connection meets br br roy scheider plays the head of an elite group of detectives known as the seven ups br br one of their men is discovered during an undercover and is killed br br scheider and his team must find his killers they become involved in a battle with the mob br br the highlight of the film has to be the car chase obviously included to cash in on the success of however this car chase bullitt due to its length speed and sheer excitement it's a breathtaking roller coaster ride that ends rather unexpectedly and spectacularly don't miss this little gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678025841712952 Review: the seven ups is a good and engrossing film it's packed with credible performances by scheider and an effective scary performance by richard lynch although most of the characters are card board cut out tough guys character development does not evolve at all on the screen the only thing we know is the good guys are the good guys and the bad guys are bad from the crime story norm the seven ups manage to throw scheider and crew into the middle of a building plot in a unique writing twist locations of new york city and an excellent choreographed car chase highlight the film the only downside of the film is the slightly confusing plot line in the beginning they give the viewer little evidence that the men being kidnapped are mob related until later in the film had someone blindly started watching the film may be slightly confused on the story otherwise the seven ups is a gritty testosterone filled enjoyable time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694613814353943 Review: this movie is not about the soda nor is it quite the french connection br br the seven ups are a group of elite policemen that use tactics not in with protocol of the nypd scheider heads the group with his posse or regular looking they are running surveillance on a local and things go awry when a cop's wire is found out br br meanwhile richard lynch the most evil looking man in film invasion america little and his partner end up killing the cop by accident and escape from scheider in the coolest chase scene i've seen bullitt and french connection are not as good as they one up the west side to the george washington and onto the in new jersey br br the stunt drivers are terrific and lynch makes it away free though he looks scared witless from the dangerous trip roy scheider is nearly killed when his car slams into the rear of mack truck ripping the roof of his vehicle off br br things come to a head and one has to keep watching to follow up on such a sequence quick moving and intense fresh for a thirty years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9543264508247375 Review: while both this movie and the signature car chase have been shown a lack of respect by many critics both are way above average roy scheider does an excellent job playing his best type a tough courageous cop who works hard to get the job done in spite of the desk drivers and politicians who should be supporting him rather than he played a version of this same role as the tourist town police chief in jaws not nearly as gritty but the same get the job done despite the politicians and gutsy approach if a man who can't swim and is terrified of everything in the water going out on an old boat with an and a nerd to confront a huge killer shark isn't gutsy then tell me what is br br tony lo is good as a surprisingly complex villain most of the villains in fact have some depth and complexity this is one of those movies that gets better with repeated viewings overall it captures the atmosphere of parts of ny city gritty often dangerous but filled with energy the story is spare tight and subtle it gets the job done without extraneous elements it may not be one of the all time greats but it is an exceptionally good movie br br everyone has an opinion about car chases mine is that this one is right up there with the mustang vs dodge charger chase in bullitt the ventura chevy was similar to the mustang in being a compact car with up suspension and a powerful small block stuffed into an engine bay meant for an insipid 6 the ventura got little respect off the drag strip but with the proper suspension they made performance cars that could handle on both the road and the track the of those as they wind up is music to the ear i've heard this chase criticized for imitating the bullitt chase the truth is that they are two works by the same master bill who also choreographed and drove for the french connection chase besides driving most of the car chase scenes he created a brooding malevolent presence and a good match with richard lynch as a pair of coldly evil killers br br yes the chase has realism errors often noted like the use of 3 different ny roads to represent the the ending of the chase in a crash with an 18 wheeler on a for passenger vehicles only and the miraculous timing that allows all to escape harm that's beside the point let's face it movie car chases are unreal by nature in bullitt the french connection and the seven ups however bill and phillip crafted chases far more realistic and therefore more exciting than the flying rolling exploding vehicle fantasy chases so common in recent films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9656598567962646 Review: this movie has a great chase scene if you listen to the soundtrack when the cars are chasing each other it sounds very much like the soundtrack from the movie bullet you'll hear the shifting of a 4 speed and they'll show the brake in roy car it's an automatic brake i think one of the funniest moments in the movie is when the bad guy richard lynch is looking at the driver of the car they are in like the guy is nuts the crook who runs the garage is also the guy who in the the first rocky movie boss good movie also when the door gets ripped off you can see the guy sitting in the car just the door open the guy who helps him out of the car kind of looks like mr brady from the brady bunch doesn't he Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.31628331542015076 Review: buddy roy scheider solid in a chance leading role heads a secret undercover police squad called the seven ups whose tactics don't necessarily follow the exact ways of the law they get the job done in their own way without anything being to the press and this gives them a freedom to expand their means of getting to the criminals most working detectives and policeman just can not buddy has a pal from childhood named vito tony lo who information with him regarding mob types and working the streets in nyc what buddy doesn't know is that vito is a scheme using names from buddy's check list he has this book open taking down notes provided by vito but doesn't know that his friend has copied those very names written within his mind to set up mob families in a series of mob cash thanks to two cop moon the always villainous richard lynch and bo bill working with him when this scheme goes awry with one of the seven ups being killed vito becomes fearful because he knows how buddy can be when he's after someone especially when one of his own is murdered br br extremely underrated cop flick has thrilling car chase through new york city as buddy follows the kidnapping cop trying to get them after killing his partner the film isn't overly complex after the plot is set up and we realize who is the ring leader in the scheming of mobsters scheider has never been given the credit he deserves as a fine lead actor he has emotional range and we see how losing his cop and friend takes it's toll on him the film is paced with good action sequences and sets up an interesting plot of betrayal between friends as greed comes before that childhood friendship and how what seems like a smooth crime spree against evil mob families can get cops killed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9580931067466736 Review: a team of tough rogue new york cops led by the rugged hard nosed buddy superbly played by the always excellent roy scheider go after a group of nasty mobsters involved in a kidnapping ring after one of their number gets killed by them director philip the producer of bullet and the french connection ably creates a potent gritty starkly amoral no nonsense tone maintains a steady pace throughout and stages the action scenes with considerable rip roaring don rousing string score further up the intensity while the scrappy big apple locations and rough grainy cinematography both greatly enhance the overall realism moreover the fine line cops from criminals gets chillingly blurred in this picture the titular squad use harsh brutish and morally dubious strong arm tactics as a means to an end for the law and there's certainly no code of honor amongst the thugs and thieves who populate the seedy urban underbelly that's vividly depicted in this movie nice supporting performances by tony lo as vito the undertaker richard lynch as vicious psychotic hoodlum moon bill as equally partner bo jerry leon as funky and joe as a parking garage attendant an extremely wild and exciting protracted heart in your throat mondo car chase qualifies as a definite highlight the climactic shootout likewise delivers the stirring goods a real bang up little winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759340286254883 Review: the seven ups seems like a replay of the french connection which was released two years prior both the late roy scheider and tony lo make appearances as well as stunt driver bill br br but we aren't dealing with french drug baddies instead we are dealing with a war against assorted hoods and criminals after a cop is brutally killed by a hoodlum we get to see unpleasantness and a pre 1990s new york city br br i love watching this film because it is exciting to see the action and it is a reminder of a cooler time that said when one compares the car chases mr had involvement in the three most compared this movie bullitt and the french connection each chase scene has its own qualities and this one is simply superb br br and i am glad this title has seen the light of day on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838334918022156 Review: having grown up in new jersey and having spent many a day and night on the gritty streets of new york in the 1970's watching a film like the seven ups or its kindred spirit the french connection always evokes fond memories of a time and place which for some might have been darkest hour but which for me in my early twenties was always one fun filled adventure after another i truly miss those times as one reviewer remarked this film very aptly captures the stark cold matter of fact feel of the nyc winter season while exposing the underbelly of the infamous underworld of crime and a great snapshot of a place and a time and a culture a spot on characterization of both the film and the city the stellar attributes of this film the plot the cast the characters and of course the car chase are described in many of the reviews here so i won't go into that except to say that one of my favorite moments occurs during the car chase when the camera focuses on richard lynch riding shotgun to the maniacal bill the look of horror on richard lynch's face along with the gestures are so out of character for an actor much better known as a source of terror rather than an object of it that it is actually comical to watch i get a chuckle out of it every time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493946433067322 Review: i was born in with not much parental guidance as far as what i watched on tv as a kid in the 70's i always loved this movie and the french connection and would always try to catch it whenever it was on checking the sunday tv guide ahead of time i bought it on dvd a few years ago and have watched it twice since then and i must say i still love it roy s was a great actor from the 70's jaws is one of my all time marathon man etc and although the 7 ups is not an oscar worthy film it puts you precisely in a time a place ny early 70's as did french connection and gives you some tough characters and a glimpse of life as a cop at that time and yes the car chase is one of the all time best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773234128952026 Review: i have a hard time putting into words just how wonderful this was once in a while you see a film that just sticks with you you are alone is that movie for me the film is constantly in my head and in my heart i replay the scenes mentally every day and analyze them and go through the emotions all over again as if i am seeing it for the first time br br there is nothing i did not like about the movie amazing soundtrack the ending was perfect very emotionally stirring it was compelling and riveting br br i adored jessica and her performance was the greatest i have ever witnessed i admired strength what a strong woman br br the tag line is when your darkest moments come to life we never know what we are capable of doing everyone says oh i would never do that when really we have no idea what we would do in a situation we are very capable of anything and this movies delves straight into that subject the honesty of the movie may be my absolute favorite part br br thank you for a perfect piece of art Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727447032928467 Review: he plays straight but with a quiet intensity that makes him one of the top cops in movie history roy scheider stars in a poor man's french connection that has a little of the same gritty appeal is a better movie but i prefer watching this one because 1 i think scheider is great and this is his best movie and 2 this has the best car chase ever one that makes bullitt look like a cable production thanks again to bill who actually plays the driver it doesn't hurt that tony stops by again to play a baddie please enjoy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8822674751281738 Review: spoilers buried under a mountain of medical bills and his funeral business not being able to dig him out from under them undertaker vito tony lo came up with a plan to make a load of cash with the help of his two crooked pals moon bo richard lynch bill br br vito getting close with his boyhood friend buddy roy scheider as a mob informer to win over buddy's trust and have him tell vito what's coming down on the streets of new york in regard to mob activities buddy is a cop who works in a sub rosa unite of the nypd the seven ups that does things their way to clean up the streets of new york of criminals br br vito gets information from buddy and makes it look to buddy that he's really giving him tips about the mob and what it's up too and uses that information to tip off his hoodlum associates moon bo to rip the mobsters off of their weekly take as well as kidnap top mob loan sharks and hold them for ransom br br everything is going well for vito co until the mob decides to and mistakenly grabs beats and kidnaps a member of the seven ups ken who was working undercover thinking he was one of the hoods who was kidnapping and ripping them off later was accidentally killed by moon when he blasted out the trunk of the car that was locked in thinking that there was a suitcase full or cash ransom in it br br fast pace and exciting movie with that gritty and grimy photography of new york city that was so effective in the movie the french connection which also stars both roy scheider tony lo who are in this movie too incredible car chase that started in downtown brooklyn and ended up in the of new jersey some 15 to 20 miles away with buddy almost ending up decapitated for his heroic efforts br br roy scheider who is not a big man is as tough and effective as any big action actor i can think off like clint eastwood would have been in the same movie scheider reminds me a lot of he even looks a bit like him former and champion gene who beat the great sugar ray robinson for the championship back in 1957 and acts like him too in the movie tough and destructive br br tony lo is very good as vito the undertaker the heel who plays off buddy and the mob to the point that leads to buddy's partner getting killed even though he's trash you can't in a way not help feeling sorry for vito since he only wants the money he gets from the ripped offed mobsters to pay his sick wife's rose's hospital and medical bills even the fact that was killed due to his actions vito never wanted anybody to get hurt but like they say when you play with fire you end up getting burned in the end vito have a lot of explaining to do to the not so sympathetic and caring mobsters br br the movie the seven ups has the late bill doing the dangerous stunts with the car chases as well as act in the film was also the stunt man in both great movies that had him doing the driving on the roads streets and of new york city and san francisco the french connection and bullitt Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784679412841797 Review: i love the other reviews of this movie they mirror my attitude i am a 70's sort of guy minus disco and star wars there was nothing great about this movie except for a chase scene that is why it was good because it was tough basic and economical roy scheider carried the movie which was based on the crew the 7 ups that backed up gene hackman in the french connection the people in it were believable and average who burned themselves pouring coffee showed fear in chase scene and almost lost it after a close call crash br br maybe it would be easier to tell you what it lacked there was no fancy weapons just basic and crude off there was no tough guy ala tarantino there was no kung fu or samurai nonsense and no fancy trick shooting either there was no clever guy who carries out some complicated scheme based on hundreds of things going just the way he planned including everyone else's reactions the criminals were bad guys but they didn't shoot people for the hell of it as a matter of fact there was a body count of just three something that the average movie these days would pass in the opening credits it could be a g movie today no bus load of orphan school children were kidnapped nor were terrorists threatening to kill half of the city there were no high tech hijinks nor were the crimes themselves very moving or ingenious the highest tech thing i saw was a touch tone wall phone it had no subplots or amusing character developments also no sex or women except for one wife who did some screaming as the buddy our hero had her menaced br br it was some little undertaker who exploited his connections with the local mob and the police to kidnap local mobsters for some easy the vito was played by tony lo who did a great job as good as roy schneider buddy the head of 7 ups cop whom he informed and exploited what ever happened to tony lo he seemed like a pacino shoe in good looking and talented what it did have was a great nyc backdrop to a simple crime story locations that were bleak and without being a sociological study it had a simple plot that involved this kidnapping scheme where one of buddy's cop got accidentally involved literally accidentally dragged in then accidentally shot dead since buddy and his 7 ups are a hot dogs unit both the nypd brass and mobsters thought he was involved since the kidnappers as plain clothes cops to lure the mobsters into obviously the mobsters figured they had lawyers and rights to protect them from normal police even the mobsters were plain old and ugly no godfather royalty or soprano here br br it is a good basic movie with a standout chase scene between two 70's d even the cars were plain and economical not even a or a trans am like the acting and the story in the days of batman uber hype or 24 levels of intensity doomsday scenarios this movie reminds us that less is better it should be shown to movie screen writers and directors as a not to dazzle amuse then ultimately insult us with stunts gadgets and clown psychotic behavior galore Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47629010677337646 Review: i think the may run like this pay attention please because i had to look this up in 1967 peter an ex auto racer directs the english caper movie robbery the most thrilling part of which is a car chase through the streets of london down where there are crowds of children playing and all that it's a success br br a year later directs bullet starring steve i mean mcqueen featuring another even more spectacular car chase up and down the san francisco hills with authentic engine sounds that seem to include double clutching full race no twelve engines under forty foot hoods and all five thousand running at full tilt lots of shots of gum chewing with concentration as he tries to bump another car off the highway though a passenger in the other vehicle a shotgun the chase is staged by philip bill hopkins drives the criminal vehicle br br a year or two later a good thing bill directs the french connection featuring a chase between a cop car gene hackman and an elevated train in new york city lots of shots of cursing face as he the battered car through the streets the chase is staged by philip academy awards follow br br a good thing a year or two more brings us the seven ups featuring a chase between a car driven by roy scheider with lots of shots of cursing face as he tries to bump the other car which is driven by bill hopkins off the road although the criminal car to be sure carries a shotgun toting passenger no hills in new york city just bumps but they are still sharp enough to elevate the cars a few feet the pursued car around a corner and down a street on which a dozen children are playing shots of the screaming kids as they off the pavement and allows the car to zoom through but once is not enough the children immediately run back into the street and must repeat the retreat for the pursuing cop car carrying scheider br br i once witnessed a pursuit at high speed on the streets of philadelphia both the criminal and the cops drove through the streets at about 25 miles an hour coming to rolling stops at each stop sign and red light very dull stuff compared to this movie br br speaking of this movie it's pretty good robbery and bullet were cool everyone dressed neatly but the new york movies are filthy there's garbage all over the place and the subway cars are covered with graffiti shoot outs and beat ups take place in vacant lots surrounded by crumbling brick buildings or in disposal dumps for industrial sized br br the acting is pretty good too roy scheider seems sleek the other actors have faces made for the camera especially richard welsh and the story is engaging if not entirely unfamiliar what's best about the film is the way it captures new york city in its almost total indifference to human depravity and nobility at a funeral the limo drivers stand around with their up butts hanging out of their mouths kicking their cold feet together utterly bored at the ritual goings on the film wants us to believe that the seven ups are an elite group of cops who stop at nothing to get the job done and here it's a bit of a sell out they always seems to be threatening to do something and illegal beat hell out of a suspect or physically damage a and helpless hood but they always manage to avoid doing it if they actually did it their characters would become lifelike and ambiguous and we'd rather have our heroes and villains of a more biblical nature very enjoyable even if you've seen it before and you very well may have in one or another of its previous incarnations Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8272553086280823 Review: i'm not much for cop movies but this one is supposedly a classic when i found it cheap i bought it and stuck it on a shelf only to finally get around to watching it yesterday and i liked it now you can have new york city but as a setting for a film like this in the winter months it's perfect roy scheider is a member of an elite police task group called the seven ups which are 5 guys that fight crime undercover in an opening scene they recover a full of money from an antique store by distracting the crooks with a bull in a china shop routine but that's only the beginning seems that there are two guys posing as cops that are kidnapping mob types and holding them for ransom richard lynch happens to be one of these sleaze bags and he's as creepy as ever when one of the seven ups who is posing as a limo driver at a funeral gets his cover blown he's beaten and stuffed into the trunk of a car which then leads to perhaps one of the most exciting car chases i've seen amazing though how light traffic in nyc is for chase scenes but still this is rather amazing as scheider follows the two kidnappers through what i'm guessing is the bronx and then onto a and then eventually car comes to a screeching halt in one of the most heart stopping to a chase scene that i've ever witnessed anyway since the cop ends up dying scheider and his men are under suspicion because the police commissioner knows so little about their activities he wonders if they're on the make by kidnapping mobsters so of course this kind of thinking needs to be in the bud scheider is relentless getting to the bottom of things overall a decent cop action drama not really my thing but i liked this one look for joe maniac in a small role 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9838776588439941 Review: what you saw in bullitt and the french connection is nothing compared to what you have here the chase goes on for nearly 15 minutes and is the best you'll ever see this movie has become a classic crime drama from the heyday of 70's film making it's a gritty and realistic portrayal of the mean streets of new york city featuring one of the wise guys ever put on screen tony lo behavior in this movie is cool as ice he's ripping off his own associates and making it look like the police are responsible his childhood friend roy scheider is a street detective who becomes puzzled by the disappearances of the mobsters you can tell that lo enjoying the game throughout the movie at times though the film gets dull but then right when you feel like giving up on it something big happens and it pulls you back in the score by don ellis sets the tone of the cold gray in new york city and to top it all off my man joe shows up in an early role as the garage man br br score 7 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847339987754822 Review: one of my favorites as a child growing up in the ny metro area in the late 60s and early 70s i was often afforded the opportunity to visit nyc with my grandfather or father as they conducted business there the gritty human reality of that city particularly in winter have stayed with me br br this film very aptly captures the stark cold matter of fact feel of the nyc winter season while exposing the underbelly of the infamous underworld of crime and a great snapshot of a place and a time and a culture br br and the car chase is simply amazing at least on par with the one in bullitt and surpassing the chase in the french connection i can watch time and again as the suspension comes on that fury police toward the bridge in pursuit as it lurches into that sharp right curve bouncing and scraping into traffic the stunt driving for that scene did bullitt and the french connection as well as many other movie chases good acting too and a decent plot line the musical score is edgy and compelling and the cinematography and direction are top notch a great if underrated 1970s cop drama a keeper not out on dvd yet though br br comparable in style and content to the french connection and super fly early 1970's cop dramas set in the bleak nyc winter months Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9872503280639648 Review: it is now clear that the true golden age of american film was from the mid 60s until just before the release of star wars before then there was too much hays code pap with star wars the green light was lit for most films to be directed at children and morons a practice which continues to this day the seven ups truth be told contains a couple hackneyed lines of dialogue we can do this the easy way or we can do it the hard way is one but i'm damned if i can find anything else wrong with it in fact that line may not even have been stale when this film was made the seven ups demonstrates all that was right with the best films of the golden age sparse dialogue realistic acting real locations winter in a dirty new york has never looked better worse stories and yes the best car chase ever filmed bill is the driver scheider is chasing you will recognize him from bullitt and the structure of the chase is fairly similar to the mcqueen one but i prefer facial intensity here the pacing the terrific close ups of the and the shattering conclusion that bug going about 2 mph always bothers me in the bullitt chase a score by don ellis sets the perfect mood the seven ups bleak grim action oriented grown up this is a film that couldn't be made today there's no gimmick for the kiddies or preposterous ending thank you philip roy scheider and tony lo for as long as cop films are watched the seven ups and its 1970s e g the french connection will set the standard Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925748884677887 Review: is the first cartoon with sound mickey mouse is working on a steamboat on board he is making music with all kind of tools most of those tools are farm animals this first one with sound is one of the better and funnier ones it has some very clever moments a short classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517692923545837 Review: just can't watch this bit too many times it's full of true enthusiasm and cleverness mickey mouse had in his first 30 years mickey is an smart ass little when compared this steamboat willie always makes me smile at least the ending where mickey laughs after hitting a parrot with a potato animation is very nice and although steamboat willie has no dialog the music is enough for it br br imho if this bit doesn't deserve 10 10 then any cartoon doesn't not only because it's a true classic but also because it's so full of joy and it's always fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855769276618958 Review: the 1980's dinner with andre ' with wallace shawn and andre gregory is essentially a dialog about the world and how it affects and can lift the spirit 'you are demonstrates how common worldly events can shatter the soul br br the story revolves around three principal characters there's daphne a pretty teenage student who about virtually every decision in her life then there's the prostitute or paid escort britney as self confident as daphne is self conscious what makes them interesting is that they share the same body if not the same part of the magic of this film occurs in one of the early scenes where daphne approaches a door of an aged hotel room she and is obviously torn by the decision of whether or not to knock on the door – but it is britney that effortlessly into the room when the door is opened br br on the other side of that door is buddy a middle aged nobody with few if any personal qualities that anyone would find attractive he goes so far as to be about chosen profession as soon as she enters the room however we soon learn that buddy is next door neighbor and has watched through the years as she grew from little girl to this things for the audience is buddy just being a concerned neighbor or does he want something else br br if it's sex that buddy wants here it is britney loves sex her may be but that doesn't lesson her enthusiasm she prefers older men and wears a rainbow of plastic that her clients are invited to chose from each color band a specific act that she'll perform – but exactly which act isn't revealed until after the band is broken off her wrist and the choice is made br br britney is or believes that she is in control of every encounter even when and bound as she is by one of her regular clients she imagines her arms and body being by multiple men but her legs and area being by a woman in blood red the film's imagery just keeps coming br br buddy's pathetic life is one of acceptance he's lost his wife his dog even his fantasies of the pretty teenager next door it's no coincidence that he's lured daphne or britney to this particular hotel room there's a painting on the wall of a dinner plate with only a fish head left this is a perfect metaphor for buddy's life all of the good parts are finished so it's here where he brought his wife when they were still college students that he makes his stand – to regain some control of his own life to make his statement br br the director of 'you are alone ' knows his craft the principal action in the hotel room serves as a solid anchor for the film assisted by a myriad of inter cut scenes that add dimension to the characters their circumstances and conflicts br br as the film progresses britney asks buddy if she should get he says yes but she strips only to her underwear an actual prostitute would probably remove all of her clothes one of the five gets but it isn't buddy that's being teased we are as the film concludes we find that there are far deeper human emotions and motivations in play a tease doesn't work unless it actually delivers britney does so does 'you are Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30934321880340576 Review: the first ever fully synchronized sound cartoon walt disney's mickey mouse makes his screen debut in the exceptionally entertaining cartoon short subject steamboat willie mickey is a worker on a steamboat under the of captain peg leg pete or pete as he would later be called mickey boards his long time companion minnie mouse aboard the train as they about while mickey attempts to impress minnie this short was wildly fun and positively entertaining animators iwerks rudolph and hugh assisted walt on the creation of the short steamboat willie essentially marks the beginning of the success of the walt disney company Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798091053962708 Review: it's the 1920s and a man named walt disney was on a mission to satisfy the families and children all over the world with one thing entertainment what did he do he made cartoons and he made a character that is as great as a mouse mickey mouse ha ha oh boy br br two films were drawn out by mr disney himself plane crazy and steamboat willie this review will focus on the 1928 feature steamboat willie br br ever since i learned about this movie as a little boy i've always wanted to see this movie well in 1997 i rented an ancient vhs that had lots of old disney cartoons on them starring the mouse mickey mouse and guess what that short was on there and i loved it shortly after i took the tape back this was playing on the old disney channel note the old disney channel early one saturday morning br br yes this is a great cartoon this paved the way for more great disney stuff from 1928 to 2002 br br 10 stars indeed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9749658107757568 Review: spoilers br br as you may know i have been commenting on a lot of silent short films in the past months now i have no idea why i am commenting on steamboat willie i guess i was just desperate to comment on anything so i watched this and now i am commenting on it this or course is one of the very first cartoons and i believe it is not the first cartoon with sound br br here is the plot mickey mouse is driving a steamboat when pete throws him off and he drives it when they stop for cargo minnie mouse tried to get on but failed miserably mickey gets her up by a crane then a goat eats her sheet of paper with turkey in the straw on it they use the goat to make the song when i say that i mean that they used the goat as a mickey plays the animals on the steamboat for instruments to the song then an angry pete throws mickey in a potato room and mickey is forced to peel potatoes for the rest of the day br br overall this is yet another groundbreaking silent short film i mean this is the third mickey mouse cartoon yes the third also this is not the first cartoon with sound i believe there were two more before this one either way this film is really really groundbreaking was also more violent than he is i mean he throws a potato at a bird and may have brutally slaughtered it br br 9 10 br br recommended films plane crazy Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8619211316108704 Review: but it is also and pete's too yes the grumpy captain may not look like pete but it is mickey and minnie are the best characters both of them are very sweet and likable interestingly minnie is more of a lady in this than what she usually is today and mickey is less than in this than he is now pete is still the same old but he looks a bit different br br in this famous episode on board a little steamboat mickey minnie and some side characters have a great deal of fun and a great deal of even in their first appearances the three main characters are very developed br br i quite like this episode although overall i prefer the mickey mouse in the future i like the animation the steamboat and music theme the clever gags and of course mickey and minnie br br like many early cartoons this is very random walt came up with a very basic plot and just added gags to gear it along there is also a parrot side character who is very annoying and rather unnecessary these are the things i do not like about it br br another interesting thing about this episode that a colour version has not been made for it or if it has i've never heard about it br br anyone who just enjoys mickey mouse and disney will enjoy this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9050683379173279 Review: no doubt about it this is the animated short that put uncle walt on the map of success when older brother roy suggested that the next mickey mouse short should include sound walt jumped at the chance the result steamboat willie was a runaway hit for 1928 it was after all the first animated short subject with a synchronized sound track mostly music sound effects as dialog was minimal not to sound like a wet blanket but the short is far from perfect animation prior to 1935 was creaky rather jerky but once equipment made improvements and better artistic techniques came about the rest was smooth sailing and the sound was primitive disney wanted to use the then well known sound system or the western electric sound system but was refused by both prompting disney to use the system that p a powers was experimenting with at the time the plot there's an actual plot line here concerns mickey as the aforementioned willie is the pilot of a steamboat that is terrorized by black pete captain pete to you and decides to have a jam session on ship using the various animals on board as musical instruments take notice if you don't think too much about the technical shortcomings steamboat willie can be eight minutes of fun and a piece of history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9365243911743164 Review: willie 1928 ' is often touted as the first mickey mouse film though that title actually goes to crazy 1928 ' the source this common misconception is probably an episode of the simpsons which places the origin of itchy the mouse in a 1928 short called itchy ' obviously a parody of this cartoon interestingly was itself a parody spoofing the latest buster keaton release bill jr 1928 ' though the connection stretches little beyond the title and the general story setting in this walt disney short mickey mouse takes charge of a river steamboat much to the annoyance of captain pete the cat who casts him aside but mickey is not to be outdone in nastiness far removed from the pleasant wholesome mickey that more recent generations enjoyed this little mouse cares only for inflicting pain and displeasure on a series of farm animals in order to provide music for his own amusement br br first there's the laughing parrot which cops a bucket and a large potato to the head then a goat is cranked by the tail to provide music turkey in the straw from a guitar it has swallowed a cat is around by its tail a goose about the throat and a viciously for a children's cartoon willie ' directed by walt disney and iwerks certainly has some mean spirited humour though i also noticed similar elements though not quite to this extent in some later disney shorts like mickey 1934 ' let's not forget minnie mouse of course who suffers treatment for which she could today sue for sexual harassment the jokes may be crude and the animation perhaps even more so but this cartoon delivers a bucket full of laughs and it's easy to see why this little became one of the most beloved characters in cinema history if you're a fan of mickey mouse or disney in general this is one steamboat you can't afford to miss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961217999458313 Review: created in 1928 and originally named mortimer before walt disney changed his name because his wife convinced him mickey mouse has become the staple of the disney brand i always thought this cartoon was the first ever cartoon to feature mickey it is in fact his third but it doesn't matter for a six minute animated short it is enjoyable the story sees mickey a steamboat until captain pete takes him off the bridge stopping to pick up cargo and minnie mouse missing the boat being lifted on she drops her music sheets and a goat eats them mickey helps her crank it's tail and play the tune and getting some other animals to be until pete comes along again to stop him making mickey peel potatoes mickey mouse was number 53 on the 100 greatest pop culture icons and he was number 31 on the 100 greatest cartoons very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9847354888916016 Review: this 8 minute gem is not only timeless but it is a cartoon milestone it is third cartoon and one of his best ones too it is a cartoon milestone because it was the first one with sound and my goodness even after 70 years it is ever so good and gives real additional weight to the narrative the black and white animation is excellent and the character features are convincing enough the music is wonderful i love the soundtrack it does add to the fun the cartoon has no matter how thin the story sometimes is and the cartoon is funny so many memorable moments like the teeth being used as an and its as a the characters are also engaging mickey and minnie two landmark disney characters are well voiced by walt disney and pete serves well as the villain of the piece all in all steamboat willie is just a timeless gem that everybody should see at least once 10 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837781190872192 Review: steamboat willie is an amazingly important film to our cinema history this second appearance of mickey mouse following the silent plane crazy earlier that year is probably his most famous film mostly because it was so ground breaking this is because it was the first sound cartoon while you don't yet hear mickey speak there are tons of sound effects and music throughout the film something we take for granted now but which was a huge crowd pleaser in 1928 br br now if this were just an important historical film it would be worth seeing especially to lovers of animation however after seeing the short again after about 25 years i was amazed at how timeless the film actually is while mickey and minnie behave a bit odd compared to the characters we have grown to love thanks mostly to the kooky mind and talent of animator iwerks there is an infectious charm about the film it's just adorable seeing mickey playing turkey in the straw in a highly imaginative if occasionally cruel way clever and a real crowd pleaser this film still ranks among best films even after 80 wonderful years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9932785630226135 Review: mickey mouse is now 75 years old he was created by walt disney a famous producer director etc i love the disney movies because it is great fun watching the cartoon movies altogether walt disney i think is the king of the creations everyone has got to love this creations and the movies by walt disney thank you walt for all the classic characters you made Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9080232977867126 Review: the actors in this dark film are truly believable and well cast the quality of the camera work makes you feel as if you are there the screenplay is intense and does not wander the plot is one that makes you want to watch it a second time from the new perspective gained by the ending we showed this film to a small group of patrons at center for cultural arts after the film ever patron was eager to discuss the film and one person called me the next day to say that they were still bothered while we put an 18 and up age on the film i would watch the film with a youth group as it is a very real portrayal of an ugly situation and sets the stage for great conversation Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680199027061462 Review: this was the first mickey mouse cartoon released and the first cartoon with sound in the cartoon mickey does not yet wear gloves he does not yet speak either all he does is whistle and play music the song that he plays is turkey in the straw using several farm animals as musical instruments for example he plays the teeth of a cow like a and pulls nursing like an keyboard i taped this cartoon off of the disney channel and i think it is wonderful it was based on a silent film starring buster keaton entitled steamboat bill jr Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8897283673286438 Review: this era was not just the dawn of sound in cartoons but of a cartoon character which would go down in history as the world's most famous mouse yes mickey makes his debut here in this cheery tale of life on board a steamboat the animation is good for it's time and the plot though a little simple is quite jolly a true classic and if you ever manage to get it on video you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9735000133514404 Review: while in one country spain luis bunuel and combined forces to create the benchmark of short subject cinematic surrealism un walt disney and his collaborator iwerks in america worked on steamboat willie the most prominent of the early synchronized sound cartoons it was revealed that this was not the first contrary to other reports it's also one of the more successfully simplistic and funny of the mickey mouse shorts still in a silent film way the only sounds are little and from the mickey and the animals it also goes by fairly quickly for its less than ten minute run but in these minutes one gets the immediate sense of how much fun disney has with his characters and how the newfound use of sound changes how his creation uses the animals as musical tools there's no story to speak of just random things that happens and occurs because of mickey err steamboat willie on this boat on a river and like the better mickey mouse shorts his lack of speaking acts as an advantage it's a must see if you haven't seen it as a kid but if you have it might still be worth another look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9190802574157715 Review: this was the first mickey mouse cartoon released and the first cartoon with sound it was based on a silent movie called steamboat bill jr starring buster keaton back in this early mickey short mickey did not talk nor did he have gloves he could just whistle and play music the song that he played was turkey in the straw using several barnyard animals as musical instruments he plays a teeth as a and he plays a nursing like an keyboard captain pete however is very mad and makes mickey peel potatoes in the pete's parrot flies up to the window and orders him to peel the potatoes mickey throws a half potato at the parrot and laughs thus closing the cartoon i was able to get this cartoon on tape and i really like it i think the disney shorts are much better than the feature length movies Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5966408252716064 Review: a walt disney mickey mouse cartoon br br steamboat willie a mischievous little neglects his and his way into cinematic history br br on 18 november 1928 a struggling young genius debuted the world's first successful cartoon with sound there would be no looking back for either walt disney or his alter ego mickey mouse financial struggles would remain but essentially the world was their bed and mickey would eventually rival chaplin as the most recognizable cultural icon of the century br br as entertainment steamboat willie is still fun to watch featuring fine work by animator iwerks and showing a mickey with all the passions indifference of a small child he must deal with a tyrannical pete without his peg leg he had been appearing in disney cartoons since february of 1925 a wisecracking parrot in a few years it would be a duck and a cute little mouse named minnie together the two rather make music on the live bodies of a goat cat goose cow a precursor of all of whom happened to be conveniently on board the audiences for more and the pattern was set for the subsequent mouse cartoons of the next few years br br br br walt disney 1966 was always intrigued by pictures drawings as a lad in missouri he farm animals on of paper later as an ambulance driver in france during the first world war he drew comic figures on the sides of his vehicle back in kansas city along with artist iwerks walt developed a primitive animation studio that provided animated commercials and tiny cartoons for the local movie theaters always the his alice in series broke ground in placing a live figure in a cartoon universe business sent disney iwerks to hollywood in where older brother roy became his lifelong business manager counselor when a mildly successful series with oswald the lucky rabbit was snatched away by the distributor the character of mickey mouse sprung into imagination ensuring disney's immortality the happy arrival of sound technology made screen debut steamboat willie 1928 a tremendous audience success with its use of synchronized music the silly soon appeared and growing crew of marvelously talented animators were quickly new territory with full color illusions of depth and radical in personality development an arena in which genius was unbeatable feisty naughty behavior had captured millions of fans but he was soon to be joined by other animated companions donald duck intellectually challenged goofy and energetic pluto all this was in preparation for dream feature length animated films against a of walt and over the next decades delighted children of all ages with the adventures of snow white pinocchio bambi peter pan walt never forgot that his fortunes were all started by a mouse or that childlike simplicity of message and lots of hard work always pay off Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9431284666061401 Review: steamboat willy was not the first cartoon to feature mickey mouse the first film to star america's friend was plane crazy plane crazy was released may 15th 1928 in hollywood california in the silent movie format steamboat willy was released november 18th 1928 as a sound movie it was also released july 1928 as a silent film thus making steamboat the first sound film of mickey but not the first film for the little american mouse while many game shows have used the question what was the first appearance of mickey mouse the true answer is plane crazy not steamboat willy these dates can be on imdb under release dates Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9679331183433533 Review: it's about time kate jackson got her credit for this film i can remember watching it trying to understand it on tv my grandmother lay in bed dying from cancer i was barely 15 i didn't find out till years later that richard long had died tho i miss him on the other shows movies he was in br br i have a copy of the vhs tape still but it's not or closed for the hearing impaired thats the only flaw in the movie that i can remember or know of to date i haven't been able to find a dvd or vhs copy that has sub titles in english even if someone out there knows of either copy on vhs or dvd thats or has english sub titles please let me know br br thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969436526298523 Review: i happened to catch this on community tv a few years back and was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable a film it was br br while a bit corny in certain ways as its prime function of being a mystery thriller it works superbly thanks to a script that an ingenious plot it kept me guessing throughout and the resolution is inspired br br the cast is a star studded one containing a mixture of those at the end of their careers indeed richard long died the same year this was made or those who were on the verge of stardom in hit tv series kate jackson tom they all do a good job with the exception of who sleepwalks through his role br br strongly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858679175376892 Review: i saw this when i was twelve it was the movie that made me understand what a good mystery really was i had read the entire happy children's mystery series and they were about a family of child who always got their man but we the readers were not in a position to solve the mystery along with them this movie showed me that a good mystery is that which makes the viewer reader at the end say oh of course Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6795509457588196 Review: every time this movie used to re air on late night tv in the late 70s and early 80s i would always make time to sit in front of the tv and watch it to see the lovely kate jackson handsome richard long the great polly bergen whom i've never seen anywhere else except for this tv movie the endearing tom and another great whom i've never seen outside this movie celeste this is truly the love boat on a cruise to murder and mayhem and boy was it ever good and every time i would watch it i would always forget who the real murderer was br br as expected someone here is already criticizing the movie as if that really is a big help to anyone this is a great tv movie and worth watching each and every time i can't say that about half the movies i've seen this month br br if you ever get a chance to watch it on tv someday which isn't likely watch it in light of the girl most likely to finally coming out this year on dvd maybe there's hope for a dvd release of death cruise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.978803813457489 Review: i caught this at the chicago and have to say you are alone is a lot funnier than the other reviews and even the website would lead you to think not ha ha wedding funny but sick twisted i can't believe she just said that but it's so damn true funny br br jessica who deservedly won best actress is amazing to watch there's never a moment when you think oh i'm watching a movie and she's an actress she's too damn real for words br br in fact there's 2 scenes that i'm still giggling over and i won't give them away but in one she's in the bathroom talking about how much she gets paid for performing a certain service and how awesome it is i almost wonder how many people in the audience are secretly thinking the same thing br br in another she talks about a teenagers definition of sex versus an adults and if it isn't the truest dialog i've heard in a movie in a long time i don't know what is Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7590466141700745 Review: nazarin by the acclaimed surrealist bunuel is an attack on the catholic church and its loss of values it is not a visual film and i think it would have played better on the stage bunuel takes us through this man the that lives like christ lived a true follower i e in poverty and without a care for property and what the next day some might call it a parallel to christ's story but any follower and of the word life should be like christ in a way but in essence bunuel also into the of man's selfishness and need to sin and how goodness may save us all it is a bold statement to make that may or recite to memory the movie for some truth be told the is also selfish because he gives without wanting in return or asking for it his selfishness is his folly and the two women who follow him represent the sides of a coin with the same face on each side lots of people represent sides of a coin in this movie all with both faces the same but the movie isn't exactly memorable once it ends and one could attack many of its ethical and within the movie's own not top notch bunuel but a surreal dream sequence that bunuel stages where the message of the movie is framed and is worth noting for it shows you the capability of the director bunuel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977378249168396 Review: luis bunuel's nazarin will always be remembered as a great film because it is absolutely honest in its presentation of comical assault on religion it is one of those outstanding films which must be shown to all people especially young children in order to them with the notions of good and bad sacred and evil the toughest question asked by nazarin is about the strengths and weaknesses of organized religion it has been tackled by involving numerous ordinary people who are not at all above petty affairs in their mundane lives especially sins bunuel scores tremendously by showing us that various questions related to class differences deserve frank honest and reliable answers nazarin appears credible as it has been made in a light comical vein this is the sole reason why it can be said that the story of an ordinary priest appears absolutely true to life to all audiences it is amazing how bunuel approaches quest for true love issue in his film this black white gem was shot marvelously by gabriel one of luis bunuel's favorite cameraman film critic rao saw nazarin at india during 13th international film festival of 2009 nazarin was introduced by eminent indian cinema personality mr p k nair as part of a special package called 50 years ago this is a film which should be with any discerning dvd collector Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717098474502563 Review: a comic tale of a down priest nazarin showcases the economy that luis bunuel was able to achieve in being able to tell a deeply fable with a minimum of fuss as an output from his mexican era of film making it was an invaluable talent to possess with little money and extremely tight schedules nazarin however surpasses many of bunuel's previous mexican films in terms of the acting francisco is excellent narrative and theme br br the theme interestingly is something that was explored again in made three years later in spain it concerns the individual's struggle for humanity and amongst a society that rejects any notion of virtue father nazarin however is portrayed more sympathetically than sister whereas the latter seems to choose charity because she wishes to for her perceived sins whole existence and reason for being seems to be to help others whether they or we like it or not the film's last scenes in which he casts doubt on his behaviour and in a split second has to choose between the life he has been leading or the conventional life that is expected of a priest are so emotional because they concern his moral integrity and we are never quite sure whether it remains intact or not br br this is a remarkable film and i would urge anyone interested in classic cinema to seek it out it is one of bunuel's most moving films and many of his obsessions frustrated desire mad love religious hypocrisy etc in my view is second only to 'the in terms of his mexican movies and is certainly near the top of the list of bunuel's total filmic output Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9378746747970581 Review: the topic of religion in buñuel films is a point that one as an eater of films as an eater of art or as a person need to analyze hardly one can see to a satirical buñuel in la un or in is very hard and effective in its critic but when you have seen this and then you see a movie like nazarin after you see this work you begin to be questioned about its author and much have questioned about what seems to be a contradiction for buñuel thinks but is better not called in this way i think that there's not any contradiction in its work only that buñuel religion point of view is very diverse as unique in films br br this beautiful film is based on the novel of perez which told us the story of father who lived a humble simple life dedicated to god and to help everyone he lived in a simple and poor region there lived too who is an abused and abandoned wife she don't find any sense of her life without her violent macho man she have a kind of to him in the other side is one of the towns prostitutes father has been stolen again he blames to cousin hear this and try to fight without success with the priest who don't believe in violence that night find that her cousin is actually a thief she have stole her fights with her cousin with terrible consequences with this search mercy from the priest decides to help her knowing well that this could be against his church obviously this thing going to have some consequences since here going to be a without nothing even without shoes but with spirit and faith but and want to be with he and be like he to serve god br br if is the sweetest buñuel film that i have seen so far is too the most spiritual is clear here that the thing that most confuse people with the contradiction is that here we don't see a buñuel against the power of church we see a buñuel whose film is about church but not in the typical and great satirical way like it is i don't think that the right word is contradiction actually i find it pleasant and well done and in spite of contain such religious issues as his i found it more a spiritual film but that don't try to touch in diversity the catholic religion as maybe he touch and laugh of it in another films nazarin is of father and its perspective front god and the same religion but all of this is at the end analyzed in the spiritual life of this man br br the other two women are not a contrast but as very well another two perspectives of faith first we have the mistreated woman that lose all the faith in life first with her husband and then with a little girl who was in her family this little girl was very sick at side of her was too the prostitute who run of the justice in the family of the child just religious women there a big pain but faith becomes in father when he arrives with nothing to this town he bless the child a say later she is fine the priest want go on walking but and have recovered the faith in life and want to their lives to god with father after some complains father decide to be with them discovering with some things until the end how he feels about faith god religion and the person in necessity the people who must request to charity to survive this last issue then must be noted as one possible explanation for the ending this ending we listen the drums similar to that in and a father walking over asking about this things when he refuse the fruit at the first time and at the end decide to receive it as a symbol of necessity or maybe as an answer for its spiritual road that begin being priest meanwhile the two women must take away of the father for its crime beautiful scene where she thanks a man who helps father in jail and then she damn the man who hit the priest in jail and because she prefer be with her macho man in spite that he treat her bad just because she don't accept that she fall in loved with the priest father and here is maybe the unique place in film to critic church walk to contradict the church the religion that he serves br br father is that then is a soft for much but not for me critic for some thing in religion father helping a women who is guilty of a crime of a sin but most of all is one of buñuel analysis of faith and life and he really got it with a beautiful tender sweet and unforgettable film that is without a doubt one of his best br br sorry for the mistakes well if there any Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.956637978553772 Review: luis bunuel has always been a filmmaker whose work was obscure to me my first experience with him was the discreet charm of the often considered his greatest work with which i became so frustrated and bored that i eventually shut the tape off likewise belle de jour which is almost certainly his best known film and also generally considered one of his many masterpieces didn't interest me very much at all i didn't hate it like i did discreet but i didn't like it third i saw finally i had gotten somewhere fourth los also good still neither nor los blew me away great films but not masterpieces br br nazarin is my fifth bunuel and i like it just a tad more than those other two it is about a priest from spain now in mexico who refuses to live in the kind of luxury most priests live in he wants to be more like jesus leading the life possible he's also willing to forgive everyone for anything and to suffer without protest i'm pretty sure bunuel does not sympathize with the character and sees him as rather self righteous however i only assume that because of my knowledge of the director whose most famous is thank god i'm still an atheist which he apparently said in an interview over this very film i get this information from john book about bunuel if you're interested the interviewer who dragged those words from bunuel's mouth must have been himself confused about nazarin one who was more to believe in religious conviction who also knows nothing about bunuel might see the priest as a heroic figure this is especially true if that viewer has his her own criticisms of organized religion the priest may be somewhat self righteous but he seems to be basically a good man when he harbors a violent prostitute in his room in order to protect her and presumably to save her soul people begin to find out and assume that their relationship is sexual his superiors assume the same and punish him for it later on he suffers even worse from Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.13768832385540009 Review: spanish director luis buñuel career almost 50 years from 1929 to 1977 arguably his best films were those he made during his exile in mexico from the late forties to the early 60s there he had to deal with very cheap budgets and work in an industry interested mainly in churning commercial movies to unsophisticated audiences yet he somehow managed to make interesting thought provoking movies that have stand the test of time this movie is based on a novel by spanish author perez and the adaptation is quite faithful even if the setting is now early 20th century mexico instead of early 20th century spain the protagonist nazarin is a priest who tries to live a life that is as faithful as it can be to the one by christ the question many would ask is whether such endeavor would be possible without in the hostility and mockery of your fellow human beings as it happens he suffers a lot of yet he remains stubborn until the controversial final shot to this objective i think buñuel wanted to show nazarin as a somewhat ridiculous figure but perhaps inadvertently his at least to this viewer comes out as admirable in any case a great film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8699302673339844 Review: i love the absurdity and biting humor of surrealist films such as the discreet charm of the and the angel to name two other earlier works like the forgotten ones about juvenile delinquents from a marginal neighborhood in mexico are more serious and provide a strong social message br br however i believe it is nazarin which most successfully shoots for the heart of the viewer while it's true that it's brimming with irony it nevertheless reveals an aspect of buñuel which would appear to be intrigued by the beauty and of the spiritual quest here while the director quite typically throws countless jabs at the catholic church he also appears to show surprisingly a sense of admiration for genuine christian thought and its practice of selfless love br br what luis buñuel unabashedly praising a jesus like figure i always thought of him as a completely cynical artist without a trace of faith in human virtue that is until i watched nazarin my appreciation is that he exposes the difficulty of following christ's example in a society infested with ignorance and sin but he also presents the hero father as quite the of light amidst a sea of darkness without a doubt by the end of the film i was looking up to him and not down on him br br some would argue that father doubts regarding his faith point to the loss of his saintly values alas if he can't do good in this world who can but i would say that this flaw his frustration precisely makes his character all the more heroic because it shows how human he is and how challenging his struggle within must be and who says the priest couldn't eventually emerge from that dark night and regain his confidence perhaps we've only been presented with a difficult part of his spiritual journey the elegant open ending in which he desperately accepts the fruit offered by a female stranger allows us to imagine ourselves the final outcome of the story br br i recognize in buñuel the aggressive self atheist endowed with brilliant wit and social consciousness but after having watched nazarin i also sense from him a certain warmth a depth and maturity that's not so evident in his other work br br for the sake of contrast i strongly recommend watching afterward his short film simon of the desert also made in mexico several years later it deals with a similar subject matter the abandonment of the ego in the face of temptation only it does so in a hysterically funny and totally irreverent style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583829641342163 Review: when you look at best movies you will more than likely find that the photography was performed by gabriel he is recognized in the world as one of the best that have ever existed his master control of the cameras gave an added asset to the movies he was part of if added to his participation we add the direction of luis bunuel you will never find such a pair of anywhere else in the world this story nazarin was written by greatest writer besides miguel de don de la the story in itself is superb nazarin a priest that lives by his beliefs tries to live a very christian life but as always there are people that do not accept this he wanders through many places preaching his christianity but finding most of the time people that do not accept him but besides the splendid story it is always interesting to try to interpret the enigmatic messages that bunuel sends us throughout the picture in scenes that make you shiver Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9564788937568665 Review: this movie is a fascinating example of luis bunuel's storytelling abilities this is a comedy that is not a comedy and a social drama that is not a social drama even though i don't think it was particularly funny it made me laugh also despite the fact that you can never take bunuel too seriously the movie made think about religion and its importance in some people's lives bunuel tells the story of a catholic priest devoted to his faith like no one else and the viewer witness what happens when the undying commitment to serve others is put to test as usual bunuel's target is but i don't think he tried to mock the church as he often does at least i didn't take the film as a mockery of the institution i think he is trying to make an interesting point about how religion could be a nuisance in today's modern society not because faith in itself is bad but because people always to the concept message aside i think this is one of bunuel's most clever works francisco is superb as the priest definitely one of the filmmaker's best movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9650903940200806 Review: nazarin directed by luis bunuel presents an extraordinary view of religion in mexico as written by the director and alejandro his notable collaborator this was a film that put mexican cinema in the international map after receiving the grand prix in cannes that year it's a disturbing film because mr bunuel delves deep into what's wrong with the church br br nazarin by all is a saint this young priest is seen living a life of poverty in a seedy of a city he doesn't have enough for himself but he doesn't mind parting with a coin when a appears by his window asking for help at the same time he takes into his small room a prostitute that has been hurt in a fight with another woman the woman his kindness by burning the room and the whole building nazarin is seen taking to the countryside begging for food and two prostitutes from his old town follow him life parallels that of jesus in fact this saintly figure makes a case for humility br br of course mr bunuel had no religion in mind when he and mr alejandro took it upon themselves to create this film it's ironic how spain welcomed him after this film was released because they saw it as showing christian qualities when in reality this is an acerbic satire on the catholic church and its br br francisco the spanish actor makes a wonderful nazarin this was one of his best roles mr worked extensively in his native country but also in mexico and argentina rita as is also excellent lopez also makes a valuable contribution with her portrayal of br br a great film by one of the cinema's master film makers luis bunuel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9810423851013184 Review: jessica plays daphne the sexually precocious suburban teenager struggling with the hell of high school neighbor is buddy richard a depressed middle aged man still angry over loosing his wife daphne is attracted to world of prostitution because it promises to cure her of barely legal boredom and loneliness once buddy strips daphne of her secret he hires her to help him accept the loss of his wife the entire film takes place at the hotel duncan yet details of each character's history are exposed through dialogue and flashbacks their appointment climaxes with the story's concluding twist br br both actors truly understand and become their particular character delivering a convincing sincere performance their on screen chemistry critical to the entire film is genuine br br the film's dialogue is natural real to life the writer undoubtedly did his homework because all references are industry and character age appropriate daphne is intelligent yet clearly still an eighteen year old buddy may be middle aged but still not the hackneyed naïve type normally depicted in film daphne and buddy's conversation primarily deals with their despair and frustration with life but is still comical at the right times although the general mood is very relaxed the dialogue has its own forcing the audience to become empathetic toward the character's conditions and uncomfortable at their straightforward br br the incredible soundtrack truly captures the essence of the film each track commands sentiment actually contributing to the scenes and characters even existing independently from the film the compilation truly expresses you are central theme loneliness br br you are alone is a less conventional piece that deals with of notions typically not spoken definitely worth it's the sort of thought provoking film that forces you to question your own threshold of loneliness Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746490120887756 Review: lackawanna blues is and excellent movie the casting was perfect every actor and actress was perfectly suited for the role they played their chemistry together was amazing the acting was superb i felt as if i knew the characters i could almost them they reminded me of people that i knew as a child growing up in the 50's and 60's oh the memories my personal belief is that this movie should have been on the big screen for all to see i have watched this movie so many times that i can almost recite the lines as the characters are saying them i can't even list my favorite part because i have so many favorite parts thank you for bringing back a part of my youth that i never see in this day and age and that is black people loving each other looking out for each other respecting each other caring about each other and doing all we can to help each other gotta go now i have to go watch it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975735068321228 Review: nazarin is some kind of saint he wants to live in life exactly how christ taught man to do but it's too late now the catholic church is between the hands of a wealthy the live in luxury and don't give a damn about the poor and the sick that's why our hero can't follow the way his hierarchy asks him to follow so he himself of everything and on his way to purity he's joined by some kind of mary and a woman who's attracted by him sexually the scene between this girl and her fiancé is telling in spain it was the late fifties they thought nazarin was a christian movie knowing luis bunuel it was downright incongruous all his work is to a fault comparing nazarin and his holy women to jesus is a nonsense on way only and couch grass grow his attempt at helping working men on the road is a failure he's chased out as a strike breaker all his words amount to nothing at the end of the journey he's arrested and offered a by a woman sexual symbol thanks to nazarin bunuel was allowed to return to spain where the censors had not got a clue and to direct Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3222835659980774 Review: paz mexican poet writer and diplomat who received the nobel prize for literature in 1990 said about nazarin nazarin follows the great tradition of mad originated by his madness consists in taking seriously great ideas and trying to live accordingly a humble and spiritual priest francisco in a wonderful performance attempts to live by the principles of christianity but is cast out of his church for helping a local prostitute by giving her a shelter after she had committed a murder nazarin wanders the country roads of the turn of the 20th century mexico offering help to poor and begging for food his two followers a murderous prostitute and her sister who is a failed suicide desperately searching for love consider him saint but it does not prevent him from hatred and humiliation from both the church and the people he meets on the road he ends up beaten in prison and begins to question his faith for not be able to forgive his attacker br br bunuel tells the story in a manner of a christian parable masterfully and uniquely combining admiration and irony for the main character and strong criticism of formal religion and hypocrisy the film is simple and profound as well as beautiful ironic and heartbreaking br br i consider bunuel one of the best filmmakers ever i've seen twenty of his films and they all belong to the different periods of his life but they have in common his magic touch the masterful combination of gritty realism and surrealism his curiosity his mind his sense of humor and his dark and shining fantasies with great pleasure i am adding little seen and almost unknown but amazingly candid and touching surrealistic tragic comedy nazarin to the list of my favorite films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9903988838195801 Review: you know i've seen a lot of crappy hong kong movies in terms of production and were good but running out of time was great br br i guess what made it so good was the fact that andy lau and ching wang have such great chemistry the film at first is really fast paced but slows down not enough to even notice which is also good we don't want to have a heart attack lol in terms of plot their is enough of other things going on to keep you interested lau has some pretty good moments as he uses make up to impersonate people from the underworld also the movie has the best oriental supporting cast since house of flying br br the movie is great because its so unpredictable and leaves you wondering at every corner definitely a good rental with tons of comedy action and thrills pact in to one 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921199083328247 Review: running out of time is probably as close to a perfect film as you're ever likely to see out of hong kong all the elements click a terrific script by french writers julien carbon and that even manages to the odd cliché imaginative direction by johnnie to and excellent central performances by andy lau and lau ching wan the latter displaying his great comic timing to wonderful effect without ever crossing the line into parody especially in his exasperated reactions to his abysmal skills the supporting cast is fine too with yo yo making a strong impression in a tiny role and even the often histrionic lee looking remarkably and very aptly like a bald andy lau it in to good effect it's best not to know too much about the plot going in beyond the basic set up – with only a few weeks to live lau engages in a criminal game with cop with no easily apparent motive – and just sit back and enjoy the ride it's certainly worth the fare it also has one of the most perfect love stories in recent movies and played in a mere three scenes the second bus ride is one of the most magical moments of film making i've seen in ages there's also a fine score by raymond wong as well the most fun playing cat and mouse at the movies in years Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.987064003944397 Review: the one thing that can be said about running out of time is that it's an immensely clever film it's interesting to note that the film's writers are french which may explain the movie's out of the norm vibe as it doesn't really fit in with what is commonly called hong kong cinema br br the movie concerns a thief who plans revenge on some criminal types using the assistance of an equally clever cop but first he has to convince the cop to join his personal crusade and so begins a series of games where the thief the cop into his plan br br quite a clever movie br br 7 out of 10 br br go to www com for a more detailed review of this movie or full length reviews of other foreign films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636823534965515 Review: terrific deeply moving crime thriller starring andy lau and lau ching wan br br from the dizzying opening sequence to the extremely satisfying conclusion this cat and hardly misses a beat br br johnny to again working with ace composer arthur wong another operatic actioner that in the face of its contemporaries br br images are strong and moving his cutting combined with the extraordinary music cues is exemplary you are in the hands of a master br br the two sequences in which andy lau hides from the cops on a bus by pretending to accompany a beauty ruby wong are testament to unique directorial skills br br lau ching wan is strong and commanding as the harassed cop while andy lau is dynamic as a dying man avenging his father's death br br this is superb movie making only mildly compromised by some bad english dubbing in one scene with criminal lee Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.888910174369812 Review: andy lau and lau ching wan are both superb in johnny directed crime thriller which puts most western efforts to shame think of it as the hong kong only better everything about the film screams class from the performances to the soundtrack the cinematography to the script the tone remains serious throughout but the film has a nice line in black humour friendship and romance at it's heart sure it gets a little preposterous later on but it would be a hard hearted viewer who didn't find something to love about this movie thank god hollywood hasn't yet re made and ruined a classic do yourself a favour and see this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528689980506897 Review: having seen about 200 hong kong films in my time i have to say this film is among my very top favorites not only is the plot engaging and in some ways surprising which these days is rare for any movie but the chemistry between the two lead actors is superb top notch casting and while often even the most serious hk films tend to insert quite a bit of humor in between all the drama and action often spoiling the mood a bit here the jokes are kept subtle and woven into the plot even improving character relations the music is also very well done and the two main themes are very beautiful with the release of the hk special edition they've even cleaned the picture first release was grainy and the subtitles even if the quality of the translation is still lacking nothing new there all in all if you have to see a hk film that isn't directed by john woo or have chow yun fat in it this should be at least on your short list a truly fascinating and entertaining watch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8805379867553711 Review: running out of time rests somewhere in the middle of johnny cannon in the solid good category as a crime thriller it's not terribly original or overwhelming and the action scenes will not blow you away but it has something else going for it it's a johnny to film after all it has to br br andy lau has 72 hours to live he decides to play a strange cat and mouse game with a hostage of the hk police played by lau ching wan that's the plot in a nutshell on top of that to piles layers of twists and turns that keep proceedings interesting throughout it occasionally becomes too convoluted for its own sake but never lets it get the best of it however just as johnny to is about to hand over a slick and well made crime flick which let's face it are dime a dozen he slips in bits and pieces that bring running out of time alive as a full emotional experience providing the soul and heart to the well skeleton br br the concepts of and staples in his work are explored in great effect here always subtle letting the images speak for themselves giving them time to develop with long takes and slow tracking shots exemplary cutting to the score it's all here a small love story in a bus between andy lau and a girl is among the highlights of the film and part of the heart i'm talking about so simple yet so powerful ditto for and lau ching car scenes and the bowling room showdown br br however something stops me from claiming running out of time is a masterpiece to has all the ability and down to a notch but he can also be too workmanlike or bland at times when he's good he's real good there are even isolated moment of pure brilliance that are just too good for their own sake leaving a bittersweet for the rest of the movie i'm convinced that if he puts his heart to it he can make a really great film as it is this is another one of his films that is flawed but enjoyable underneath the slick hk style it's the black humour and heartfelt drama that makes this a compelling film worth watching definitely Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9894788861274719 Review: i just purchased an running out of time on dvd and it was an excellent film i must say not really action packed in terms of gun play but definitely exciting and witty i do not think i have seen andy lau in better form and the editing on this film was very well executed go watch this now if you are a fan of lau or hk action film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621089696884155 Review: if you're tired by the same repetitive unintelligent material that the mainstream movie industry releases you'll enjoy you are alone it is thought provoking well shot and riveting br br without revealing anything that you don't find out in the first few minutes of the movie this is the story of a young white high school girl from an upper middle class environment who is working as an escort and is discovered by her neighbor the vast majority of the movie occurs in a hotel room where he hired her to come br br through their discussion you explore two shifting views of prostitution depression loneliness yet the movie is not depressing it talks about dark things without being depressing br br as a viewer your emotions and notions are moved around but gently you come out of it with a lot to think about i like that in a movie Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7972196936607361 Review: this film is a refreshing change of pace from the mindless hong kong triad movies i have grown so tired of there are no spectacular gun fights no car chases and practically minimal action to speak of the audience is kept in suspense for the most part though certain aspects of the so called ploy by andy lau are quite obvious br br the film has been hailed as a departure from the genre of violent triad films and as an intelligent crime film to an extent it is but to some extent it still fails the believability test one can hardly picture any triad member to be dumb enough to not see through the female disguise of andy lau in a second it also seemed to have fallen for the if someone was seriously ill the said someone will be up copious amounts of blood regularly thing chinese films seem to go for all the time br br the subtle relationship between the two lead characters is a refreshing change br br all in all an enjoyable film even though the concept is not new and there are few surprises Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7792068123817444 Review: i've recently seen an not because it was a hong kong film but because i was looking for a change from the films being produced here in the us in my humble opinion i believe the film could easily compete against the action thrillers being produced here except for the traditional of hong kong film the one that still bothers me was the chief inspector character i still don't understand why there has to be a complete idiot comic relief type character even in the serious films that come out of hong kong but i can live with it when the movie is this good the characters are believable even if the situations they are in are not the story is fast paced and really sucks you in to it the real scenes for me were the two bus rides that the thief character takes overall a really solid film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9535616040229797 Review: if you're familiar with the work of auteur johnny to and his band of filmmaking cronies over at way you know what to expect with this latest production all the familiar elements are in place the strong camaraderie between two characters usually a cop and a baddie the coincidences and chances that turn on a dime and pay off in the end and the humor that arises even in the most dire of situations br br andy lau plays a man who has 72 hours to live and decides to rob an insurance company lau ching wan also brilliant in other way films like longest a hero never dies and where a good man goes portrays a hostage cop who is on the tail even as the robber sets up a series of tricks and clues that he must follow in order to get his man br br funny poignant and cool while being subtle running is actually one of the most entertaining way films to date don't miss the performances by the two leads esp andy lau usually considered an average actor who has rarely been this natural and fun to watch this film is one to go out of your way to see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862192273139954 Review: not high art not even exceptionally innovative but a thoroughly enjoyable movie funny fresh intelligent there are still people out there who don't need millions of dollars to hide that they're out of ideas br br when you compare this to your average hollywood action flick you're comparing a homemade meal with a big mac Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5902692079544067 Review: the late director john frankenheimer directed his first feature film the young stranger after starting out directing live television dramas in new york city this film came on the heels of the success of rebel without a cause in 1955 james macarthur made his feature film debut as a troubled teen with a movie producer father played by james daly who doesn't establish enough of a relationship with his son kim hunter plays the mother who tries to bridge the gap between her husband and her son the film uses the popular juvenile delinquent angle of the time to tell its story macarthur gets in trouble at a movie theater with an overzealous theater manager played by whit macarthur in turn has to deal with a police sergeant james gregory bent on teaching him a lesson the material could easily have turned exploitative laughable and sensational like any number of others of the period did however under the sure handed direction of frankenheimer the film is a sensitive portrayal of teenage and parental dynamics the dialog is realistic and most of the scenes hold up surprisingly well some of the scenes with as the theater manager and gregory as the police sergeant are a bit heavy handed and dated the performances are uniformly good though which is necessary for a film of this nature and about this topic to succeed this is an impressive feature film debut both for macarthur and frankenheimer of 4 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481150507926941 Review: spoilers well made and interesting film about the alienated youth of america back in the 1950's back in those days many parents caught up with making big bucks and living high on the hog forget that their children especially teen needed a lot more then a car and and hefty in order to feel part of the family they also needed love and attention to their growing up problems which is what 16 year old hal james macarthur never got from his successful movie producer dad mr tom james daly br br never really connecting with his dad hal grows more and more distant from both him and his caring mom helen kim hunter as well as from society after his dad put hal down about him wanting to borrow his car a late model luxury he and his friend jerry jeffery silver drive in beat up and 1930's to the local to catch the latest western flick br br feeling like striking out at the world hal acts like a real first class jerk sticking his smelly feet almost into the faces of a couple eddie ryder jean corbett sitting in front of him and jerry trying to watch the movie this leads hal as well as his friend jerry to not only be kicked out of the theater but with him the theater manager mr whit it turned out that at least hal was willing to leave the theater without even getting his money back but when tries to grab him hal around and him right in the br br hal now in real hot water he's charged with assault and battery on his james dean act at the local police station making like he's either too cool or just plain stupid to realize what he's done almost knocked mr teeth out it's when sgt james tells hal that his dad is coming to pick him up when he finally up to the fact of what he's done br br the rest of the film has hal try to himself out but is unable to do that because the low esteem that his dad has of him begging his father to understand that what he did in mr was in self defense father acts as if he's been there at the theater and saw the whole incident with his son hal acting like a street thug instead of of a young man being grabbed and pushed without provocation br br not what hal did in laying out mr he in fact was willing to admit his behavior but he wanted both mr and his dad to at least treat him with an iota of consideration in the fact that he provoked hal and mr in not even bothering to hear him out feeling like a wanted criminal without anyone but his mom to really turn too hal slowly loses it only to later have both sgt and mr agree to drop the assault charge you would think that by now has finally learned his lesson but the real lesson more then a stretch behind bars that so desperately needed was a lesson that his father totally ignored being there when his son needed him most and in that mr failed with flying colors br br things do in fact out for everyone in the movie only after mr gets ending up with a of a again by hal who going back to theater tries to get him to phone his dad and tell him that hal was only defending himself when he first not the second time around him in the end hal learned a real lesson in getting along with people an not letting his problems become other peoples problems but most of all father mr learned the most valuable lesson of all in how to understand his frustrated and alienated son and act like a father toward him instead of a combination jail keeper and a sugar daddy like the song says all you need s love to get things on the right track and it was both love and understanding for his son hal that mr until the very end of the movie lacked the most off Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9508901238441467 Review: this eloquent simple film makes a remarkably clear statement about a teenager and his father though a theatrical release it has a made for tv quality we can attribute this to the director john frankenheimer who learned his craft in the early days of live television in new york city indeed he directed the teleplay on which the film is based deal a blow on the cbs drama series climax young stranger represents his hollywood debut after a hiatus of four years during which he would do more television he returned to direct the young savages with burt lancaster and a year after that all fall down with warren beatty and angela lansbury br br the casting is competent with james daly and kim hunter particularly good playing the parents of the title character performed by james macarthur his first theatrical film who played the same role in the television version which was his first appearance on the small screen look for james gregory and whit in supporting roles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775534272193909 Review: the world is going to miss john frankenheimer this was his first feature film and it was four years before he directed his second but don't let that you from seeking it out direction is assured and he gets some compelling performances out of his cast br br someone else has already pointed them out but i also want to talk up james gregory and whit in two key supporting roles both would work for frankenheimer again gregory most notably as the bumbling senator in the manchurian candidate and they do good work for him here br br if the whole thing seems too simple in the end that's merely because frankenheimer and writer robert chose to tell a simple story and they do it well keep a lookout for it turner classic movies just might show it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9522253274917603 Review: riding high on the success of rebel without a cause came a wave of movies arguably this is one of the best a very young excels here as the not really too troubled teen the story concentrates more on perceptions of than any traumatic occurrence the supporting cast is memorable frankenheimer directs like an old pro just a story of a young man that finds others take his actions much too seriously Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9369068741798401 Review: what often threatens to turn into a soppy and soft headed drama about misunderstood middle class youth ends up a surprisingly and subdued movie by john frankenheimer his first though he had started in television directing among other things an earlier version of this script br br we are still in those semi mythic when teenagers drove and jeans were still james macarthur adoptive son of playwright charles and actress helen hayes and later to enter pop culture as hawaii 5 gets involved in a minor incident in a movie theater which escalates to his throwing a punch at the manager whit and being down at the police station his dad james daly a big shot movie producer gets the call doesn't listen to his son's version of the story and pulls strings to get him off br br but macarthur keeps carrying a chip on his shoulder which even his sympathetic mom kim hunter can't knock off things in the canyon until macarthur trying to himself stages a reprise of the original incident br br the movie doesn't quite avoid the attitudes – and cliches – of its time but presents them with considerable nuance every character gets an honorable hearing every point of view has its merits and reactions to the movie will depend on what viewers bring to it there are flaws the word crummy ' a standard rebellious of the era is used about 30 times too often but they're by strengths the movie benefits from a strong cast most notable among them the excellent character actor james gregory as a police detective and a resolutely non exploitative way of telling its story from a point in the new millennium the hot water macarthur finds himself in may seem a little tepid but the young stranger remains honest and honorable br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9410794377326965 Review: if you want to see a brilliant performance of played to perfection with expert timing and panache don't watch this version if you want to see a hammy version with eric idle strutting around in 1930's english private club society this is the one to watch it's a lot of fun and a good intro to gilbert and sullivan but after this rush out and rent the canadian version you'll see the difference between good and great nobody does g s better than brian mcdonald and the group Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622398614883423 Review: this film is really really full of sex hot sex i watched it of course on cinemax and i liked it of course those virtual fantasies are played out so much in great style and i kind of enjoyed the story line but one must know that when a soft porn film director sets out to make another soft porn film all he she wants to do is film good sex scenes and i got nice sex scenes full of skin yet another reason some people call soft porn cinemax films Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6826736927032471 Review: seldom is seen a film sequel that surpasses or even the greatness of it's original predecessor such a film is virtual encounters 2 br br it's about a couple guys in college who sell virtual sex to the entire campus if you like seeing naked chicks this one delivers six foot tall chrissy is an amazing and you will be dreaming about her for days if you ever have the good fortune to catch the unrated version she wears just the right amount of body glitter in her multiple nude scenes and her giant cans appear to be real br br w the exception of james cameron's aliens francis for coppola's the godfather part ii and of course the airplane 2 this is the only sequel in movie history that takes a classic film and improves upon it br br it's criminal the way this film was ignored by the academy nikki fritz and that broad who gets tied up in the beginning as well as the brunette who gets a towards the end all deserved best supporting actress nods br br shame on you hollywood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385327100753784 Review: this has no relationship to virtual encounters 1 so it's not really a sequel the two videos just share the general concept of people having simulated sex through a virtual reality machine so if you were really blown away by the story and dialog in 1 yeah right and expecting a continuation in 2 just be warned all the actors and actresses are new but it has the same excellent director sybil richards br br but like 1 you get lots of beautiful women and a lot of great sex scenes that push the envelope of soft core just about as far as it can go br br if you have 1 and you liked it you'll like 2 if you don't have either but like really good softcore sex get both Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.265380859375 Review: i honestly found wicked little things to be a very cool and fun horror film my friend had given this to me and i really saw it as nothing but a crappy low class gory horror film then after i watched this i was wrong it was very cool and very good and while ill say it seemed a bit unnecessary at times and while it may not be the best horror film ever its still good i thought the acting was very good especially from the girl who plays the mother she seemed very believable and to me very likable and while it is a little and over the top its good overall i gotta say if the horror fest films are not your style then you should have no business watching this but if you like horror films or a wicked little time than check out wicked little things 8 0 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9370231628417969 Review: i saw part of this film on the sci fi channel but missed the ending i bought the dvd to see the whole movie and i'm glad i did br br a young mother and her two daughters move into a house out in a backwoods area that they inherited from the husband who died from an illness it's very run down but the three women make the best of it the teen daughter scout taylor compton is warned by a local boy about the zombies that come out at night she ignores him but since he has a cute friend she joins his group meanwhile the younger daughter chloe grace makes a friend in a zombie girl her age named mary it turns out that mary and several other kids died in a mine in 1913 while working as child labor now that they are zombies they attack and kill anyone who's not a blood relative br br this movie was directed by j s whose previous films include the slayer 1981 and 1990 two movies i didn't like in the slightest bit this is why i was surprised that i actually enjoyed this movie the film is deliberately paced which i liked this allows you to get to know the main characters most of whom are likable child zombies have been used at least since george romero's 1968 classic night of the living dead still i found the tool using child zombies in this movie interesting it would seem that finally found the right script and cast only the stereotypical scenes of the teens smoking drinking and making out in a parked car were boring to me br br taylor compton also appears in the halloween remake appeared in the amityville horror 2005 and the horror film room 6 2006 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.36126744747161865 Review: from the acting to direction this new twist on the familiar been done wrong theme will keep you glued to your seat slow at times because it builds this gonna tension medium well on gore but what there is nicely nasty spoiler the death of the and subsequent feast is a highlight for gore hounds br br the writers crafted an old story but added twists and re imagined you typical haunting brings it to life er uh death br br lori scout taylor compton and the ever fabulous ben cross are real no signs of acting here everyone in the cast is committed and truly isn't that what any director strives for the actors believe so we believe br br along with the traditional ghost story surprises the film is loaded with tons of atmosphere from the mine house and the home there's a creeping fear from the first frame to the last br br horror fans do yourself a favor and enjoy what amounts to be one of the true horror movies out there today br br i end with a big to davidson story ben screenplay for without inventive writers hollywood would be nothing but an ugly reality tv party Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6310957074165344 Review: i have to say i was pleasantly surprised by this movie other than the mother being a complete moron on a few occasions and the youngest daughter being idiotic enough to go out at night into woods that scared her in the daytime this movie was pretty good had the director had the sense to treat us as if we had brains maybe he'd have given us a movie where the people didn't have to behave but still manage to get into danger it worked for the and the fellow in the trailer but apparently the teenagers and the mother needed to be idiots for the director to get closure in ending this film br br atmosphere was great scenery was awesome and the undead kids scared the crap out of me i live in a area so taking out the trash will creep me out for quite a while the movie works for me accept for what i already mentioned raise the mom's iq a bit and i'd give it a ten Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7468831539154053 Review: may contain spoilers in no way shape or form does this movie break the horror movie mold not by a long shot however it does deliver a creepy atmosphere believable enough characters and gore br br the story is simple and doesn't bother to itself anymore than it needs to a bunch of kids are killed in a mining accident back in the early since then they have stalked and killed the residence of their sleepy little pa town in the mountains br br simple they want revenge on the man that caused their death years and years ago naturally his great great great grandson is in town and he's a real prick br br along with that a mother and her two daughters inherit a run old house after the husband dies the eldest daughter is rebellious obnoxious a typical teen the younger is curious bright eyed and gets in with the ghost children br br the creepiest part of this flick is the sheer of the children and they hack their way through victim after victim excellent acting it was so spooky i mean the children of the corn flicks are one thing but this topped any of those as for the creepy kids br br a look i bought it before seeing it and i was not unhappy but i'm a horror fan through and through Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6795225739479065 Review: this work is pretty atmospheric with a couple of surprises a few really creepy elements i found this work more rewarding than i first expected given the rotten reviews this receives here at imdb the dialog comes across as natural and honest given the circumstances although the overall run of the film goes from predictable to cliché with the heroines falling down when they should be running and investigating strange noises when they should be locking their doors typical horror movie fare br br the local characters are some of the worst clichés depicting natives as in bred challenged freaks the characters of the children and the principals are great the development given is adequate and scout taylor compton seems to be developing her talents quite well br br now i'm not going to say that this is entirely original or the best thing since sliced bread which isn't all that great by the way but this is interesting and i do not long for my minutes back i would not say this is an awesome movie by any means but there are some really good horror elements herein but there are also some really slow spots where plot character development seem superfluous to the director's or the film whim br br all in all this is good for a rainy night but not so good for a friday saturday night's viewing br br it rates a 7 6 10 from br br the fiend Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7264739274978638 Review: little really separates itself from other zombie movies first off all of the zombies in the movie don't exactly starting biting at you and tearing your flesh apart with their bare hands they kill you with either a or shovel and eat you after wards second they can't die in most zombie movies you can shoot a zombie in the head and kill them but these simply won't die third which is the biggest reason why this movie separates itself all of the zombies are children how did they die exactly to become zombies they were working in a coal mine when suddenly they were all killed in a collapse now they wander the forest carrying their and waiting for someone to come by so they can kill them and eat them oh they also come out at night yep only at night that makes the movie even more fun then it would be if they came out in the morning despite all of the violent and gory mayhem in this movie little is a great choice if you're looking for a movie about zombie children don't expect anything great like of the dead' or of the dead' but do expect lots of gore and violence that makes this movie a real zombie fan pleaser everyone give scout taylor compton from rob a big hand for delivering a great performance like the one she did in she really needs to start starring in more horror movies Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.40144187211990356 Review: there are times i am convinced that the is the best sullivan gilbert opera ever but that is only so long as i'm not listening to be that as it may the is probably the most frequently filmed of the operas yes i put the composer first nobody says and rodgers or hart and rodgers or and or what's his face and strauss you don't even hear the names of for or gilbert was just the bigger name and the bigger ego at the time so they put his name first it's time that silly practice was put to rest br br anyway the is a s g operetta it has some of sullivan's numbers combined with some of lyrics it has an interesting book and sprightly dialogue it's got a wonderful degree of craziness and it leaves the door wide open for elaborate and whimsical costuming br br this particular production filmed in a live performance in 1990 turns its imagination toward striking simplicity set in a british seaside resort toward the end of the art period it throws over the of the original entirely the result is costuming and setting in an eye medley of whites grey and blacks accented by occasional bits of red and less frequent uses of yellow and green it takes some getting used to but it's really of course when the chorus tells you they are gentlemen of japan you would be right to oh bah did i just say that it's most gratifying that this fine production is now on dvd however one the print seems to be photographed through a glass of imperfect clarity so that the expected of the image is and ever so slightly fuzzy the tendency to images is alas annoying why do people who are doing a really production want to muck it up with artsy stuff of that sort but it's the performance that counts the most we may skip the since although one is performed sullivan never wrote one true it may be so he wrote none for any of the but the doesn't even date from sullivan's lifetime and was compiled by observing the techniques used in the others as for the rest of the operetta it's first rate and supremely funny br br the here is the eric idle who does it credit there is a tradition of bringing a big name into the role the was a u s tv production years ago in which was played by marx with mixed results performance is delightfully quirky he does taken from a county jail assisted by a tennis his i've got a little list is done as a speech to a microphone of course it has the usual updated lyrics which are much funnier than the usual run of such things and his delivery is positively hysterical it goes on that way throughout br br in this operetta it's important to have a good it's just no fun if you're not being at in style this has a fabulous in palmer in her way almost as big a name as idle she with the best of them in a wonderful rich wonderful especially for a soprano and her costume not to mention her with franz apparently accompanying poo is played by i have trouble getting around is somewhat un chubby but is voice is undeniably a solid rich addition to the vocal palette there is a nice touch during a minstrel where the chorus reacts with distaste to the mention of his nancy on his knee bear in mind the about flirting be that as it may is a fine singing actor and if his appearance doesn't put the best face on poo his performance does br br yum yum lesley and her friends are appropriately pretty and silly she and do lovely mark richardson plays his persona as something a and does it very well poo bah richard van allan is wonderful as a stuffed shirt out of water a role later done to death in american sitcoms you know haughty forced to cater to bratty children that sort of thing the richard is bloody marvelous with an voice at absolute with his ridiculous lyrics br br i don't recommend you get this as your only get a good traditional production as well so you can see what gilbert intended more or less in terms of staging that being said i'll watch this one twice while viewing any traditional bit once on the whole this is a terrific offering a vocal and visual delight with delicious over acting it's a dvd to treasure with like tap dancing and all watch for the with signs Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815434813499451 Review: this is definitely the biggest surprise of the festival so far and without a doubt the best the festival has had to offer i went into this film with little to no expectations after learning that the director was responsible for the awful vampire flick the forsaken and i left pleasantly surprised the film stars lori of in crowd fame as a young mother whose husband has just passed she moves into an old family home in the mountains with her two daughters next to a mine that is a to overworked children back in the day unlucky for them the children return with a vengeance killing and eating everyone in their path the film works on many levels it's well done suspenseful it has spots of good cinematography and capable performances by compton especially the atmosphere is spooky yet slightly underwhelming the score is decent and the makeup effects are gruesome and simplistic the film keeps up a creepy and unsettling tone and the kids themselves with pale skin torn up lips and hollow eyes are pretty scary and unrelenting the film is original and inventive without being to artsy or complicated i can't see this film making it into a wide release without some and slight fine tuning but they definitely have a good product on there hands and should pursue some type of theatrical distribution however the theatre in which i saw it in was horrible the sound was dreadfully messed up which i felt took away from the film and it stopped in the middle because they couldn't center it on the screen which killed the mood a bit all in all though it was the most satisfying of entries maybe because it had the least expectations but nonetheless was a welcome addition to genre films Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7189304828643799 Review: wicked little things was a really good movie i will say at some parts it seemed really unbelievable and others it seemed as if there just wasn't enough thought put into the actions of the characters but overall it was exciting and entertaining i don't understand why this movie's rating is so low nor do i not understand why all the film's ratings are so low these are b movies people and nothing more they provide great entertainment and most of them don't have many flaws at all this is definitely worth a look because you won't be disappointed with the outcome wicked little things is one of the best 1st annual films and compared to a lot of other films in the series this is one of the best overall Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.890609860420227 Review: having finally been able to get the dvd of this 1997 hbo film is at down to watch it by the time i finished it the old saying those who can not learn from the past are doomed to relive it was echoing in the mind first shown four years after the first bombing of the twin towers and four years before the events of 9 11 path to paradise reveals the series of close encounters blunders and official in decisions that led to the first bombing of the twin towers and the lessons we should have learned from them br br path to paradise features a nice cast of believable actors peter gallagher and gay lead the cast as fbi agents john and nancy floyd who face not only the threats of terrorism but the lack of official interest from their superiors along with their nypd counterpart lou paul art malik andreas shaun and tony are among those who plan and carry out the attack all of whom play their roles not as potential clichés but as real living people and make the film all the better for it of special mention is ned as salem the man whom if it had not been for skeptical fbi officials could have potentially informed on the plot br br the film is also well produced despite being made for cable this film doesn't feel like a low budget film at all with its production values particularly in its sets and new york city locations the film's fascinating cinematography gives the film an almost documentary style at times when all of these elements are combined with the script it all helps to give the film a sense of reality which makes the events taking place all the more disturbing br br the most disturbing thing about he film is its script the events of the film are true minus some dramatic license which is always necessary and in hindsight are made even more shocking then they must have been when the film was first shown twelve years ago the film reveals just how a group of men were able to smuggle a bomb into the world trade center they did so thanks to the lack of arabic government agencies failing to pass information to each other the fbi ignoring leads from a source and police departments being unable to pick up on clues worse then investigators to connect dots is the fact that many of these same things not only allowed the 9 11 attacks to take place but in some cases such as the lack of are issues that continue even today even more chilling is the ending which really did happen and looks all too prophetic today br br path to paradise is a film that should be essential viewing today the film is not only well acted and produced but teaches us a lesson we should have learned sooner the lesson of the film that those who can not learn from the past are doomed to relive it if you can find this film then watch it and learn from it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721340537071228 Review: this film is bone chilling in a way that is hard to describe while it is fairly accurate in its description of the events leading up to and the subsequent investigation regarding the first attempt to destroy the world trade center in 1993 seen now post 9 11 it is almost unbearable br br it would be a mistake to call this film prophetic but it certainly makes the common playground wisdom of fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me come alive br br our government learned nothing from the 1993 attempt on the world trade center and subsequent readings of the 9 11 report show that many of the mistakes that led to the bombing in 1993 were repeated br br some people have criticized the first and fourth of the us constitution as being partly responsible for the islamic terrorists being able to carry out their evil plans but that is wrong headed in every possible way br br surely the people making this argument are not supporting a ban on free speech a free press or freedom of religion i certainly hope they are not supporting our government officials being able to break into any person's home or office to search without cause or without a warrant br br the fact is the fbi the ins and even the local police could have gotten warrants based on the information they had in their possession but they chose not to for a variety of reasons besides no matter how distasteful or ignorant it is it is not illegal to speak badly about america or its leaders likewise it is not illegal to either own guns or to pray toward br br consider this until lee harvey oswald actually fired his rifle at president john kennedy he wasn't really breaking any laws living in a free society has its drawbacks br br still path to paradise is a must see film that i am afraid will never be seen by that many people as far as i know it is not on dvd and 2007 is its tenth anniversary and there are no known of it br br i'm not really surprised people don't like to document their failures and this film certainly shows that the various agencies that were supposed to protect us did not do their jobs right and for the of reasons like and a refusal to share information br br this is a shame as path to paradise is well done and gripping and as many have stated before the final scene where played by art malik the bomber who built the truck bomb that was used in the first attempt at destroying the two towers is flying past the world trade center after his capture and simply says next time we will bring them both down is a film moment that me in place for several minutes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4708747863769531 Review: based on the true story of the hunt for those who were responsible for the bombing of the world trade center building a very good film that delves into the use of and how possibly the tragedy could have been avoided 7 of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9489412903785706 Review: i watched the premiere of path to paradise way back and was stunned by it dramatic license and all i lived in nyc brooklyn a few years and kept in mind today given the links to groups such as al and the islamic i see it as a warning not recognized by our government for that i place the blame on our bureaucracy and leaders 9 11 01 was a new tactic to two of our branches of and there is no excuse for our to prevent it period path to paradise was but a dramatic view of the preview and no one cared now nearly 3 000 deaths later and years behind we struggle to find an answer that is decades to resolve Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9126251935958862 Review: i first saw this movie about 3 years ago i was shocked at how stupid the fbi was not to prevent such a tragedy it could have been easily prevented this movie was just unbelievable br br now seeing it after september 11th i am appalled and can say that this could have been prevented more easily that most people would want to know br br this film is 100 true br br in the final scene of the film when the mastermind of the 1st attack is being taken to prison by helicopter and flies over the towers he makes a spine chilling remark that was laughed at when he said it next time we'll bring them both down this was actually said by after his arrest br br this movie reveals the shocking truth about how the first attacks were carried out right under the noses of the fbi and nypd it shows how the 1st and 4th are partially to blame for the attacks br br i watch this movie now and know that both attacks could have been prevented Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9155889749526978 Review: we'll never see this movie broadcast by hbo in the near future if at all if anyone somehow comes across it in a video store just grab it before someone else does because i doubt if it ever will be re released again br br an unbelievable and timely movie about the first attack on the world trade center on february 26 1993 and how the government agencies who's job it is to identify and stop terrorists from doing harm and damage to american citizens and american property completely fell down on the job and unwittingly allowed it to happen br br bone chilling since we all know now that the terrorists who were at the end of the movie weren't going to be the end of our nightmare that on september 11 2001 br br the film brought out everything that went wrong back in 1992 93 that allowed that first tragedy at the wtc to happen still it took another eight years to realize that we should have learned from that first wtc attack to be more and ready to prevent the second and far more devastating assault on the world trade center to happen i found this movie harder to watch after the events of 9 11 then the video of the attacks of 9 11 themselves br br all i can say about this film is don't watch it alone the very ending itself is so powerful as well as prophetic that it would leave you in a state of shock in knowing what we know today and possibly in need to have someone who's with you but not watching the movie to call for medical attention Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9537023901939392 Review: this was a very strong look at prejudice and group mentality the cast is composed of superb actors doing a remarkable job the sets are beautiful and just a bit stylized the art direction is top notch along with great cinematography the story is taut and shows how prejudice and bigotry can flourish easily it is disturbing for its realistic violence and of a fairly typical community i was very impressed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863612651824951 Review: look i've come to expect this level of acting from william macy the guy just keeps putting in terrific performances but meat loaf just when did his decide to leave jim behind and throw his decidedly lower weight around in the wonderful world of well what can i say i'm duly impressed to paraphrase an old it ain't the meat it's the emotion and the loaf is quietly up his acting chops of late br br laura dern carries off the 40's look perfectly here great job by the costume and hair departments david paymer is typecast but right on the money solid camera work throughout the flick the plot line is reminiscent of gentleman's agreement post wwii anti semitism well worth your time particularly for the growing legions of bill macy br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9442466497421265 Review: i first saw this on thames television and loved it i subsequently saw a dreadful write up by someone who certainly hadn't watched or listened to it so i bought a copy and then i bought another copy the only sad thing is that it is not available on pal vhs or region 2 dvd the australian version is great but this one is better i might buy another Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8071693778038025 Review: the most striking feature about this well acted film is the almost surreal br br images of the era and time it was shot it i could sense the time and moments were stark and very real even the language was so well chosen it's all too often when of today's world are carelessly used in movies about br br another time and place Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9212300777435303 Review: br br headlines warn us of the current campaign to drug users note the nostalgia for mussolini in italy and remind us of our wont to profile likely terrorists focus reminds us of the evils of rampant fear and distrust and the anti semitism disguised as pro of the wwii era what goes around br br lawrence newman william c macy becomes the unfortunate victim of hate crimes after he is mistaken for a jew and these attacks increase when his bride laura dern highlights the look newman rails against the false accusations when they cause him direct harm but he minds his own business we see the rise in anti semitic attacks through his a condition not completely cured by br br macy's typical everyman role is featured again and the long road to realization that we are all connected nearly costs him his life br br what is it about the character macy portrays to us we can't choose to ignore the violence hate and bigotry because forces us to take sides newman's dilemma is that he has no alternative but to side with the mistreated and goes through hell to see it and our sadness is that most of us need to be beaten up to realize the dangers surrounding us br br let's focus Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5281440615653992 Review: being relatively young i didn't know how bad anti semitism was in brooklyn where my family is originally from this movie absolutely horrified me i've seen many movies about prejudice racism and anti semitism but this seemed to hit me harder than most br br this was definitely one of the best indie films i've ever seen i had to travel 45 minutes to see it and it was well worth it nearly everything about the movie was great sometimes it was a little slow but that didn't really bother me because the movie was very atmospheric it took place in the 40s and it really did look like it was the 40s the acting was great william h macy as always was wonderful so was laura dern and i was pleasantly surprised by performance playing the vicious anti neighbor br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896315932273865 Review: did this gem go direct to video fabulous art direction mood that never misses a beat the truman show meets metropolis an excellent cast i've never seen laura dern better and bill macy is always fabulous same said for david paymer and meat loaf this is just an incredible film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9701664447784424 Review: a very good movie about anti semitism near the end of wwii the scene that really speaks loudly of the ignorance of these people is the meeting at the church when the priest is giving his speech against the international money and communists it sounds amazingly like the speeches that hitler used to force down his peoples' throats yet none of the meeting seem to make this comparison Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4545571208000183 Review: without question film is a powerful medium more so now than ever before due to the of dvd video which gives the filmmaker the added assurance that his story or message is going to be seen by possibly millions of people use of this medium therefore an innate responsibility to the artist as film can be educational as well as entertaining which dictates that certain subjects should be approached accordingly and with a sensitivity and sensibility a film like spielberg's schindler's list ' for example is important in that it keeps alive the memory of that which must not be forgotten and as history tends to repeat itself spielberg's film can be viewed as a valuable tool in preventing a of that tragedy in that same vein this film focus ' directed by neal is important in it the problematic reality of anti semitism which for years beyond number has affected millions of people is still prevalent today and like any manifestation of bigotry will perpetuate itself if left or ignored born of a strain it's a disease society which could be terminal and with it's penetrating insights into the condition this film is an effective that just may at the very least help stem the of it and hopefully may act as a step toward it altogether br br lawrence newman william h macy served his country in the great war and has since lived a quiet conventional life in new york he's had the same job as a personnel director for some twenty years and owns the house located in an average middle class neighborhood in which he lives with his mother kay lawrence is the kind of guy who gets by just fine by minding his own business and refusing to involve himself with matters that are not he feels his concern br br all of that is about to change however as with the advent of world war 2 lawrence along with the owner of the corner market mr david paymer inexplicably finds himself a target of the neighborhood who have themselves with the union ' a national organization currently taken to channeling their fears and hatred upon jews or anyone who even like a jew and suddenly lawrence finds that he can no longer just stand on the sidelines and watch the game being played because now he is the game whether he wants to be or not br br working from an intelligent well written screenplay by which he adapted from arthur miller's novel presents a chilling scenario that examines the effects of bigotry upon those against whom it is leveled and when one considers the fact that this is not merely a situation but a depiction of reality it becomes all the more even unnerving and what makes the film so effective is obvious grasp of his subject and his studied presentation which is thought provoking in it's subtlety in the opening scene establishes character ' and very soon afterward it in another scene which the audience the opportunity to observe and how mind actually works the thought processes that direct his life with that in place then is able to take his audience along with lawrence as his problems gradually begin to unfold by so doing he effectively illustrates how the problem evolves rather than merely stating the problem and addressing it head on which heightens the viewers emotional involvement and ultimately enhances the impact of the film br br makes an important statement with this film which is not only an indictment of bigotry but carries a cautionary message about apathy as well and to his credit he never hits you over the head with it or engages in subjective finger pointing to make his case instead he proceeds carefully taking great pains to be as objective as possible with all that he is for your consideration his approach is that of a cinematic diplomat and it's an approach that serves and his film quite well br br as lawrence william h macy one of the best character actors in the business gives an amazing performance establishing the credibility and believability of his character with a sensitive honest and introspective portrayal he never attempts to the personal flaws of nature but uses them instead to create a character that is decidedly three dimensional which not only makes him convincing but serves to the integrity of the portrayal what makes it so compelling is macy's ability to convey the process by which he examines his own conscience which successfully enables the viewer to share in the experience of his personal epiphany in the final analysis it's the strength of macy's performance more than anything else that makes this film so significantly distinct br br another of the film's strengths is the performance turned in by laura dern as gertrude hart a portrayal that effectively complements macy's work as well as that of dern lends tremendous substance to her character capturing her physically as well as emotionally and her colorful zeal a striking contrast to reserve that works extremely well for her character as well as the film itself br br and just as sean combs recently in monster's made a good case against out of hand the acting endeavors of an established rock star ' meat loaf gives a powerful performance here as fred next door neighbor it demonstrates too that a true artist will produce regardless of the kind of canvas he's given to work with br br the supporting cast includes michael carlson kenneth welsh father joseph and meadows mrs the kind of film that makes a filmmaker proud of his craft focus ' offers a memorable experience that hopefully will prove to be enlightening as well to those unaware that such conditions have existed and still do even in this the land of the free 10 10 br br br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9751766324043274 Review: focus is another great movie starring william h macy i first discovered macy in fargo and i've seen a few of his films and he hasn't yet deceived me macy is the archetypal nice guy with something to hide in focus he plays the role of lawrence newman a loyal and hard working stiff who his handicapped mother at home the scene is set after world war ii at the height of newman is the head of human resources for a company which is basically anti after he accidentally hires a woman of jewish descent he is asked to buy a pair of glasses to improve his failing br br unbelievably the simple act of buying glasses has great repercussions on his life and that of gertrude hart his wife played by a great laura dern as the film unravels newman will begin to see a whole different world where being jewish is akin to being an animal br br the movie is disturbing in the way it shows that being racist was something fairly normal the chilling thought is that in some places it probably still is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649633765220642 Review: arthur miller certainly knows his stories give a clearer picture of what it means to live in the united states in the 20th century than any other writer i can think of br br focus based on one of his novels is no exception br br william h macy and laura dern give fantastic performances here emotionally but ultimately rewarding this movie is excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9611654281616211 Review: i had to call my mother a wasp to ask her about this was it really that bad in the 40s in new york surprise she couldn't remember so i told her to see the movie arthur miller in not a screen play but a novel for a change was 30 when he wrote this in 1945 it is a painful depiction of anti semitism yet oddly enough there is a tender story of human relationships the jew with newman the non jew primarily underlying the cruel story the acting is competent and the cinematography is very good br br the only reason i can think of for this not making it big in the theatre is that it's controversial br br i actually give it ten of ten maybe a bit high but it's so worth seeing Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5176684260368347 Review: mpaa rating pg 13 br br my rating 10 and up br br my rating 9 5 10 br br william h macy delivers a stunning performance as the role of mr he makes you feel sympathetic and scared for him the story starts out as a comedy and slowly but steadily becomes almost like a horror film with twists and turns that macy masters i couldn't take my eyes off this film even after it ended and i couldn't it ended when it did a must to see br br this paragraph may be considered a spoiler by some br br after you watch the film look at the plot this way the are the united states as a whole and the meat loaf plays is the people in the united states who are anti br br this was a very enjoyable film and would reccomend to anyone i saw in the street Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9559988379478455 Review: i really enjoy this particular production of the the producers added a few touches throughout to make it more amusing for modern audiences for instance as some day it may happen the little list song is completely updated and a few lines are ad libbed throughout the play liberties were also taken with the setting the costumes are not japanese but rather 1920s english although some of the girls wear inspired this production is well choreographed with some 1920s dance styles and there are some extra dancing and to keep your eyes as well as ears entertained during the songs if you're a gilbert sullivan purist these changes may bother you but i think they're fine and i love the costumes br br palmer is absolutely hilarious all of her scenes make me laugh out loud one of my favorite add is when she first makes an entrance the dancing annoy her with their antics so she at the top of her voice stop it all of the other main characters do a fine job as well i particularly like mark richardson as that and lesley garrett as yum yum br br you must keep in mind that this is a stage production being filmed and set your expectations accordingly there is no change of setting although the filmmakers used some 1930s film techniques to add interest if there is one draw back to this production it is that the stage makeup wasn't modified for close up shots with a camera foundation lines are often visible and there seems to be a surplus of lipstick and blush everywhere i've seen this sort of thing happen before with films of plays and it's a little jarring at first however i hope you'll get used to it and enjoy the for what it's worth a thoroughly enjoyable rendition of a classic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862522482872009 Review: focus is an engaging story told in urban wwii era setting william macy portrays everyman who is taken out of his personal circumstances and challenged with decisions testing his values affecting the community laura dern macy and david paymer give good performances so also the good supporting ensemble Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846973419189453 Review: i'm a huge fan of legendary director elia kazan his movies often deal with people trying to overcome their weaknesses be it obsessive love in in the grass poverty in a tree grows in brooklyn or racism in agreement while looking for other movies made by kazan i stumbled across a movie that was based on a novel by arthur miller the movie called focus stars william h macy who happens to be one of my favorite actors and laura dern it deals with anti semitism in a very realistic way br br macy's character seems to go along with the in his neighborhood and on his job until it affects him personally that's the key here the reason he acted wasn't because he knew it was wrong and he wanted to take a stand he acted because he was now considered an outsider and he began to experience the same looks the same remarks and the same brutally that mr david experienced br br the movie is very well written and well acted meat loaf does a awesome job of playing a dirt bag both macy and performances are outstanding it's easier in life to go along with instead of going against sometimes in order for people to take a stand things have to impact their lives or the lives of their loved ones only then will some find their moral compass Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9589251279830933 Review: this is a movie about a man everybody thinks is jewish this is a movie about lawrence newman who lives in brooklyn in the 1940's at the time of wwii one day when he gets himself glasses people start thinking he's a jew and that only because he looks like one and he lives in a very neighborhood so some people start treating him like dirt they make that judgment being a jew of larry's fresh wife gertrude hart too that makes their lives unbearable neal focus 2001 is a fairly good look at the that's a problem that won't go away the movie is based on miller's novel which i admit i haven't read but the movie is really good so i'm sure the book would also the actors do good job william h macy is always good and his work as larry newman is brilliant laura dern is hart and she's magnificent meat loaf is almost scary as the neighbor who wants to keep jews out by any means necessary david character as the jewish shop owner mr is the most sympathetic in the movie paymer is the perfect choice for the role one of the greatest scenes is in the end when mr and newman fight against those nazi like people with baseball bats they join together to fight the evil the christian and the jew Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9239467978477478 Review: well acted drama based on a novel by arthur miller something as simple as a pair of glasses becomes life altering lawrence newman william h macy is a man that has chosen to be satisfied with his mundane life the same job for twenty years and still living with his mother he is told by his boss to correct his vision with a pair of glasses newman's life drastically changes and delves him into hell the glasses he chose makes him look jewish he looses his job and becomes the object of heavy scrutiny by his brooklyn neighborhood searching for a job he encounters the attractive and gertrude laura dern herself living with conflict because of her jewish appearance soon the couple's new life together becomes a nightmare filled with humiliation and bigotry driven attacks a very apt cast that features joseph peter kay and of musical fame meat loaf Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9723168015480042 Review: the first reviewer is right in this movie we see ourselves up to the majority being agreeable trying to stay out of trouble just trying to live our lives and we see how easily these very human traits so fundamental to the functioning of society can lead us to become in a great evil br br the story is set during world war ii with the radio newspapers and movies reminding us of hitler's attacks on jews to the irony of the same kind of violent anti semitism taking place in america at times that seemed a little heavy handed to me br br it feels more like a play than a movie but it's so thought provoking that such quibbles mean little perhaps less trivial is the fact that the entire plot hinges one one little fact that struck me as rather implausible larry has lived an uneventful life until middle age yet all it takes is his beginning to wear a pair of spectacles for everyone everyone to at the first glance take him for a jew i willingly suspended disbelief because the plot kept me moving forward but the implausibility did bother me throughout the film and quite frankly i didn't understand why his wife was also taken for a jew larry seemed to think so because her name was hart and later when he married her i don't know why his neighbours assumed she was jewish for the first part of the film i wondered if there were going to be elements of fantasy larry's seemed exaggerated almost to the point of the grotesque why not call the police on seeing the rape even if the attacker was a neighbour and i thought the lighting seemed to suggest something slightly unreal the red of the houses seemed too red entrance seemed deliberately generally the colours were almost crayon like in their intensity br br in the credits i see that it was filmed on campbell avenue and wallace avenue in toronto so i plan to drive down there near today to check out the colours really it was good to be reminded that the at that time were often leading the evil of racism remember how the pope refused to speak out against hitler seeking only to get protection for the church it was the same pope by the way who when rome was about to be liberated by american troops requested that the first soldiers to enter the city not be black check your history i don't recall ever hearing of this movie before that's a shame it certainly is of great interest to every thinking person to everyone interested in american history or racism it's one of the illustrations i've ever seen of russell's do not go with a crowd to do evil Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7892847061157227 Review: i just saw it at the toronto international film festival director neal impressive starring cast includes william macy seen in the contender at last year's meat loaf aka meat loaf aka michael lee david paymer and laura dern also starring in also at this year's festival br br based on the arthur miller novel by the same name focus follows christian but jewish looking lawrence newman macy as he struggles among the hatred and anti semitism in his between the jewish store owner down the street paymer and his card carrying anti next door neighbour meat loaf newman faces difficulty in dealing with inner conflict and conflict around him guilt over knowing what's right but not doing anything battles with wanting to blend in and keep peace with the neighbours things gets more complex when he meets and marries gertrude dern who everyone thinks is jewish gertrude teaches her husband a few things about judging books by covers br br will newman stick up for the jewish man in the end or will he flee go see it to find out br br the acting was fabulous the writing was incredible the cinematography was excellent the sound was well done technically amazing the movie was disturbing chilling emotionally intense i found myself bringing my knees up into the position a couple of times i have great admiration for everyone who worked on it i have not seen a film this good in a long time it touched me br br wow Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674911499023438 Review: others' main criticism of this film namely that macy suddenly looks jewish upon his glasses is misplaced the glasses are just the little bit of change needed to convince others he's a jew the scene in which he says to his boss but you know what my background is along with another discussion with his mother suggests that he's had to fight this same assumption in the past the glasses now make him look just jewish enough to confirm his and co existing suspicions then there is his new wife's large nose and taste for loud clothes which of course means she's jewish the whole point of the film is how those little stereotypical become the entire basis for judging others br br if he has a he must be gay if he has long hair he smokes dope if he's hispanic he's got a knife and if he has round black glasses and he's slight of build he must be jewish those statements all sound equally im plausible to me if the conclusion people were jumping to in focus was reasonable the whole point of the story would be lost Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.11252012848854065 Review: i don't know if it was the directors intent to make sure the sky was almost always sunny and beautiful in this film perhaps that is the romantic image many americans have of the time this film is set as it is in the middle of the war macy has returned from the war his neighbor asks hey is it true you got a fritz over there and is trying to get on with his life but one day he gets a new pair of glasses hence the name and sees things clearly as the surrounding situation reveals itself to be one of rabid anti semitism and macy and dern could wrapped up in it funny how neither is jewish in this film but the is made also it is historically accurate as the labor union democrats of this time wrapped themselves in the flags of america and god macy is continually to come to the meeting his presence brings unexpected results br br applying this time frame to today is a study in contrast in 2005 has a complete reversal with average citizens who have taken patriotism and religion as their supporting the republican party and viewing organized labor as part of left wing america br br a great picture to watch if you care to see the friendly timid and meek macy played beautifully by him get caught in the carnage of race and hate in the mid 40's in nyc br br a tough emotionally charged film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748324751853943 Review: the essential message one which miller would have surely intended after seeing war crimes trials is that hatred of somebody without rational basis is a waste of life meat character fred has known lawrence for many years and yet when the time comes at the bidding of his fanatical supporters he allows them to attack a man who is not part of their target group for me this is the crucial message it doesn't matter what lawrence and his wife do from this point onwards they are marked and have chance to save themselves by using reason animal aggression and anger have blinded union thugs to reality br br a friend of mine suggested i should see the wave to study how irrational hatred and evil ideology can take over people without them realising it i once conducted an experiment in a role playing game and was shocked to see how normal and level headed people welcomed the creation of an oppressive police state which would ultimate threaten them all because it in in stages br br fred is the start his la friends and preacher idol are the catalyst which pushes his neighbours over the edge into violence without stopping to think that what they are doing in wrong br br the relationship between lawrence and the jewish is a fascinating one because lawrence misses the point almost until the end if the force out where is he to go if his family have fled the nazis what an irony to be tormented again in the land of freedom br br that big poster it's a fairly famous propaganda piece about american families enjoying the highest standard of living in the world is a very important detail when you see this film watch for the on the subway train and all the little posters the message lurks there too br br this movie should be on the of every school especially in our time when hatred is being promoted so widely by reasonable people who are just in thin disguises Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7636464834213257 Review: this movie packs a punch there are a few every now and then that make me think deeply and disturb me a lot i could see myself in this same predicament allowing things to happen around me not standing up for the right and decent thing just trying to avoid trouble how often do we avoid making waves or sticking our necks out how often does our the evil actions of others we would never join them we tell ourselves we recognize that what they are doing is bad but do we do anything about it br br lawrence newman william h is a low key nerdy office worker who has paid off his home in brooklyn ny in the waning days of world war ii he rarely gets engaged in what is going on around him has never married rarely just goes to work and cares for his mother then a series of events in his very white little neighborhood pull him out of his shell into a of events it starts as he witness from his bedroom window the rape of a puerto rican girl by the son of his neighbor soon after he gets glasses because of poor vision as he is now better able to see he becomes less able to deal with the circumstances of his life the one bright spot is a new love in his life and he marries hoping to continue on in his normalcy then the anti semitism on that street catches him despite his credentials as a wasp as things spiral further out of control he discovers he must make an important decision does he take a stand or does he simply go away br br i cannot how anybody can view this movie without being affected and having to think very much about themselves and what they really stand for post war anti semitism is the setting here but there is injustice at all times and in all places it is for the individual to decide where he or she stands Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8722034692764282 Review: cowboys and indians is an excellent film the writing acting directing could not have been better this was a story that begged to be told and this group of talented individuals and teams did a superb job of doing so stories like this one are not pleasant ones but serve to remind people of the social injustices that exist all around the world it is my hope that when this film is seen that attitudes and prejudices will be changed a film that can do that is a rare a special thing andrew is an excellent writer and his talents and expertise in this field came shining through in this film br br thank you for telling this story br br ruby Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704201817512512 Review: most people attending this film will have no idea of the great novel by arthur miller that is the basis of it it's a novel that should be read by more people to see how prejudice affects and alters peoples lives br br at the beginning lawrence newman is an ordinary man the his boss makes him get change everything he has worked for and his whole world collapses around him little by little there couldn't have been an actor better suited to bring this intelligent performance to the screen than william h macy not only is he a talented stage and screen actor but he projects honesty behind every character he plays he is an everyday man caught in his own insecurities his anxiety when he takes a stand and walks out of his job suddenly he has to confront the issues he has tried to avoid all his middle class existence in the brooklyn of the 40s is he jewish is he not the cinematography in this brilliant and atmospheric film directed with sure hand by neil kept reminding me of some edward hopper's paintings especially a sequence at the beginning of the film when newman steps outside a building and the night shot when he and his wife are being followed with long black shadows behind the couple menacing and anticipating the confrontation with the bullies laura dern david paymer and especially meat loaf who infuses incredible depth to the bully next door are excellent but they all pale in comparison with the stellar turn of william h macy h must stand for honest if you haven't read the book i would sincerely recommend it because no one has written more truly and convincingly than arthur miller has Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.941664457321167 Review: first they came for the communists and i didn't speak up because i wasn't a communist then they came for the jews and i didn't speak up because i wasn't a jew then they came for the catholics and i didn't speak up because i was a protestant then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me br br attributed to martin 1945 br br when faced with intolerance or injustice the easiest thing to do is nothing speak up and you risk becoming an object of scorn but when does enough become too much global anti semitic sentiments allowed hitler's policies to and equal doses of fear and ignorance made it possible for the anti communist of to destroy thousands of peoples' lives makes one no less br br lawrence newman is a chameleon of a man quiet and nondescript he blends seamlessly with his surroundings lawrence doesn't like to get involved when he witnesses an attack on a young woman he tells no one and goes about his business his world spirals into chaos when he buys a pair of glasses and is mistaken for one of them view of the world and its view of him is forever altered br br while the subject matter of this film is not new its presentation is definitely unique it is much easier to understand the irrational nature of prejudice when placed within a certain context lawrence is more concerned with the assumptions that he is jewish than he is with the views of his attackers he believes that if he this that everything will be all right not realizing that logic and prejudice never go hand in hand br br whether playing a the only thing i liked about fargo or a down home nice guy sheriff william h macy's roles are linked by a common thread his characters share a subtle deliberate that gives them substance macy nails lawrence down to the smallest detail and says more with a glance or in his voice than a page of dialogue by showing rather than telling lawrence is able to share his fear and with the viewer the supporting cast brings the story together br br laura dern is compelling as bombshell wife with a past trailer park rough yet other worldly wise she has also felt the wrath of prejudice as the result of a mistake and unwittingly situation michael lee aka is frightening as fred the redneck next door equal parts ignorance and venom neighbours to his cause in the midst of the chaos is david paymer the focus of the aggression and the voice of reason that raises the important questions even handed portrayal keeps from becoming a stereotype or someone whose sole purpose is to sympathy making his one of the strongest performances in the film br br the tight editing and close cinematography make for a clean picture with few distractions and mixes an air of claustrophobia in with the small town usa feel it is simultaneously comforting and disturbing the deliberate use of harsh two tone lighting to accentuate the malevolent aspects of the piece and the carefully scored soundtrack are powerful without being overwhelming finally the set and costume designs recreate the feel of the era an essential component in the film's message br br unconventional approach in dealing with prejudice is reason enough to recommend this film just consider the excellent story solid acting and look of the film as added Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9777646064758301 Review: cleopatra is a very funny entertaining show you shouldn't take all the show seriously but if you wanna have fun that's your tv show being made by the producers of xena is a quality guarantee and cleopatra isn't that different from xena the female warriors formula is brought to the future where they don't have to fight warriors or gods but dangerous robots which dwell in the surface and the humans are forced to live underground along the two seasons of cleopatra they develop an interesting and funny underground world and we get to know the three main characters cleopatra jennifer sky gina and victoria they all are different but as a team they work really well the three main actresses appeared previously in xena like most of the regular guest cast there are some known faces from hercules too or from both shows i specially liked the character played by danielle in xena which is very different from any of her roles i previously knew so if you liked xena and hercules you'll love cleopatra if you don't know them try it i'm sure you'll enjoy it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813715815544128 Review: there are moments when you don't want those deep drama series when you don't want series with heavy stories or a must to watch every single episode to be able to hang on there are moments when you just want to watch a simple series with lots of action and cool characters for those moments you have cleopatra br br i was one of those who actually enjoyed charlie's angels critics said it was to superficial and silly but the thing is that's the point people who can't relax and expected a serious movie hated it it's exactly the same with cleopatra it is superficial it has silly and unrealistic characters and that's why i like it it isn't like any other series br br the first season wasn't very good the character was irritating and a little too much the story was a little lame and you didn't get to know the characters very much but hey they only had 20 minutes in every episode br br in the last 5 6 episodes of cleopatra they finally gave the series full 40 minutes length and it was here i started to love it the series finally started to grow into a very series too bad they had to cancel the series because the last episodes of cleopatra actually was very good i will never forget and unique characters that only the creators of xena could have created Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.53583163022995 Review: i picked up a dvd at the discount having no idea what it's about but at that price i can't resist in brief i was positively surprised br br so much that i did quite some research on the german dvd part 2 of a series of 3 episodes were into two 85 minute parts and out of order here are my results based on episode list br br doomsday is in my boots the voice final episode br br war of the machines is high water 1 2 pod listener down br br well what can i say are of course interesting for older men i never watched charlie's angels so much so i can't compare but the more i watched the less i looked out for bikini tops and their instead the characters both m and f became more interesting i can imagine feminists have their fun with this too all in all maybe a guilty pleasure but a pleasure it was Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4898644983768463 Review: ya know the concept of guilty pleasures yeah you have 'em like admitting you watched and enjoyed battlestar galactica after they reached earth v the series charlie's angels the 1950s version of superman or godzilla movies br br here's the ultimate in guilty pleasures coupled with jack of all trades in a sam raimi action packed hour this half hour slot is fast paced easy to follow and loaded with fun to watch clad babes br br the man that brought us evil dead xena hercules and the adventures of county jr does it again with this 2000 update of angels we got charlie voice an unknown being that has the and the time to find people who need help the gadget man and three gorgeous babes that kick a for a living br br and oh what a living Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8862603902816772 Review: as i have said before in previous comments some programmes are there to be so i get somewhat frustrated when commentators seem to be expecting a program that will reveal the meaning of life you will not get that from cleopatra and it does not presume to offer it what you get is a girl who was frozen and is brought back to life some 500 years later and her adaptation to this new life is realistic she does not settle in within 10 minutes as what happens with other time travelling adventures and neither is she the female equivalent of james bond ready to take on all comers cleopatra is by her new surroundings and frightened by some of the weaponry on display as most of us would be however it is light entertainment the stories have a beginning a middle and an end in quick time and their are some surprisingly good moments of acting the episode when there is a double of cleopatra is particularly moving and jennifer sky i think gives one of the best performances of someone dying for a long long time and being a film and television buff i know what i am talking about finally to prove my sincerity i have purchased all but four of the episodes and i am entirely satisfied with my purchase the only reason i do not have the complete set is because i purchased the other episodes before realising that there was one complete box set victoria and gina complete the trio and for light entertainment cleopatra certainly entertained me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9400460124015808 Review: this second pairing of e coyote and the road runner is a great as the first predictable maybe but i don't care and still laugh so much whenever i see it the e road runner shorts always had the most special place in my heart so knowing that the second disc of the golden collection would not only feature 11 of this but they would be in chronological order 2 through 12 the first episode was on volume 1 made me get misty eyed i love this stuff this animated short can be seen on disc 2 of the looney tunes golden collection volume 2 it also features an commentary by micheal barrier br br my grade a Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8681565523147583 Review: chuck jones's so called despite the fact that the road runner clearly says is the second of the exceptionally popular road runner series and is a vast improvement on its predecessor the historically important but lacklustre and furry while it features several predictable gags also expands on that initial cartoon with more ambitious longer sequences chief among these is a fantastic extended chase through an old mine in which we see the coyote and the road runner represented by two small lights there's also a very funny longer gag involving some rocket powered roller skates also sees a great improvement in the representation of e coyote not only does he look more handsome than his prototype in and furry but he also draws the audience into the cartoon more with a greater amount of looks to the camera to indicate the brilliance of his idea or his fear of imminent pain although it's a little slow to get going too many lingering shots of the pace in some of the early gags once arrives at the mine shaft sequence it's clear that jones was beginning to get a real handle on these characters and the greater possibilities of what he could do with them there are better road runner cartoons than but there's a real feeling of triumph about this cartoon as if it were the that there was a series to be milked out of this scenario Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8227065205574036 Review: this cartoon documents the second encounter between e coyote and the and is definitely better than their first meeting in fast and furry 1949 br br if measured by aesthetic value then this cartoon would not rank among the top 5 or 6 of the year 1952 regardless this is a very funny short coyote chases the along the road and gets completely tired out the ingenious scientific latin names of the characters are very original and has been before in other un related cartoons the coyote collapses and puts on a wonderful expression of i don't know boredom such expressions make this cartoon provide more than its fare share of laughs in seven minutes then he has an idea and another laughable expression is worn the slapstick jokes are all hilarious and mask the fact that it is truly evil to inflict such pain on a poor helpless genius coyote everyone knows but who cares br br the old rocket gag is present too coyote himself to a rocket which should produce enough for him to catch up with and grab him instead the rocket shoots up into the air and becomes a in the distance eat at joe's this classical gag from this cartoon though obvious it still makes people laugh br br the highlight truly is the chase through the the two wear helmet lights and we see the tunnel through which the two are going with only the lights visible here the comedy reaches a peak a must see sequence maybe even the best sequence in the early days of the final touch is provided by the writing of michael maltese as light goes out and he unknowingly lights a match in a room full of explosives the surface is shown where a bunch of cactus jump and spell out the letters after the blast such small things make you laugh all through a mere seven minutes and as soon as it starts the all over the rocket skates are another good idea as is the free drink of water and the on the tight rope a sequence that appears in space jam 1996 to give the results of those away would be useless the free drink proves to be a problem for e at the end of the second last sequence namely the rocket skates br br this classical cartoon is littered with fine animation except for the characters though they are animated very well the two characters are very primitive which might be an understatement though at first it may seem weird the humor of the ensuing sequences makes one forget br br if you like vintage jones watch this if you love get this on video excellent entertainment rating 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944118857383728 Review: i just watched it for the second time today and i must say with all my heart it is about damn time they made a movie about us as people not as spiritual beings such a waste of human life as this story was maybe some good will come out of it and eric is hotter than ever to often in the movies first nations people are seen as other than everyday people we are always portrayed as or medicine people hey we are just like everyone else and this movie showed just that we hurt when an injustice is done and we can win in quest for justice it is really to bad that the big movie companies cant see that i cant wait till this comes out on dvd thanks to those who chose to show this story as it really was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9058519005775452 Review: ok so in any e coyote road runner cartoons we know that is going to set up all sorts of traps for but always himself in various ways that certainly happens in beep beep predictable i guess that it is but when you think about it these cartoons show how the more you try to harm someone else the more you get harmed sort of like how daffy duck always tries to undermine bugs integrity but bugs sees around it br br overall this is another classic from the crowd sometimes i think that if we really had wanted to ease cold war tensions we could have just let the soviet union see looney tunes cartoons i'm sure that they would have loved them another great one br br ps i learned on jeopardy that e middle name is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9563693404197693 Review: i think i am some kind of road runner fan i don't care how predictable it is i laugh anyway is predictable most of the time although it is pretty ingenious at the same time as well of course the road runner is chased by the coyote and of course the coyote fails to catch the road runner with every new attempt the plans the coyote comes up with are very funny you see exactly where it will go wrong and you will not disappointed well one time you are sort of disappointed what you think will happen does not but it makes the joke even funnier br br if you like the road runner shorts you will love this one the predictable gags work and the animation is great and pretty original at times Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8980025053024292 Review: this is more of the same thing that made this cartoon popular but who's complaining it's always fun to see the poor coyote try various to get the road runner and then get by every one of those inventions br br the underground cave chase was different from the normal fare and was clever it gave us an aerial view of the chase in a maze like structure i didn't say it was hilarious just different from the normal above ground antics br br this one along with some other road runner shorts are featured on the looney tunes golden collection volume 2 and the transfers of them are spectacular the colors are magnificent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.968302309513092 Review: remember that friend in college who always insisted you rent the weirdest movie possible this is the movie he would have made if he'd had the chance br br i wish i could tell you exactly what sea of dust was about it pretends to be the story of a doctor who gets sucked into weird goings on in the black forest he goes there to help but ends up being caught between two young women both of whom he seems to have a thing for but that's just scratching the surface this is the kind of movie where things just randomly happen and not nice thing people are constantly being whipped and stabbed there's a pair of creepy little girls who appear to have walked out of the shining tom savini is some kind of imaginary religious figure who decides he doesn't want to be imaginary anymore he's got a plan to take over the world by sharing jesus suffering br br on some level this is a movie about sex it's one without nudity which was a disappointment but there's no the intent on another whole level it's a paradise unexpected stuff happens so often that it stops being unexpected by the time the doctor travels through his girlfriend's birth canal to be reborn you'll just chalk it up to the crazy nature of the flick br br on the down side the film is pretty wordy some of the points are hammered home over and over if you're watching it with a bunch of stoned friends this might prove an asset Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.091554194688797 Review: the first movie at the festival in vegas and the most challenging it's not a movie for everyone a number of the films that followed used predictable classic horror formulas to tell predictable stories this picture seemed determined to do its own thing br br tom savini showed some comic chops as the over the top villain he dominated every scene he was in flipping his cape about like leslie playing dracula it was great to hear his explanation after the film he had such a good sense of humor about the role br br i was glad i didn't have too many preconceptions going in because the movie offered a lot of surprises the story was funny and profane and unusual there was a lot of love on the look most important it had a weird edge to it unlike many of the movies that followed and tried to use a similar classic horror style this was a movie that used its look for a purpose br br there were a lot of movies at the festival with bigger budgets but none that dared to be this different Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9598130583763123 Review: i watched sea of dust at the island horror film festival in it was the featured film and won best picture out of i think a couple hundred entries the director and a few of the stars answered questions after the showing one star suzy lorraine was even hotter in person than in the film and she was an eye catcher in the movie br br this film is independent yet it has a lot of cinematic touches that give it a quality feel it even has an original classical style musical score br br i am a savini fan and he's the star villain here in black cape he's more of an evil force than a real person i think he is sucking the souls out of people and using them as soldiers in a twisted attempt to establish his version of the kingdom of god on earth in his view christ was all about suffering and savini intends to make everyone suffer br br the main story line that holds your interest is about a young doctor stefan who is sent to investigate the strange events savini is causing in an isolated town he proposes to an aristocrat chick on the way but her sob father tells him to get lost then he meets up with a strangely possessed but alluring country girl i think she falls in love with him but she also tries to kill him as do a number of hot women in the film br br i found the scenes shot in the woods to be the creepiest and most eye catching with strange people along the road the evil little twin girls scared the hell out of me br br the film has a lot to it too much to list there is a lot of blood torture and gore hot chicks licking blood off of guys' fingers a terrified girl's head explodes that was unexpected throats get slit some brutal br br then they play it for laughs sometimes poking a bit of fun at the whole evil black forest genre br br if you're a fan of hammer films and ingrid pitt it is fascinating to see her in this movie she offs one of the leads by plunging a cross in his skull excellent the guy who played multiple in silence of the lambs is great in an axe fight br br the movie is surreal and with the ending i'm not sure the events happened or if they were in head because of his rejection by his would be fiancée he returns in vengeance and that scene is brutal br br the director also talked about the theme of religion being misused to back wars and killings i can see that for sure view of religion was scary br br this was a strangely exceptional movie with some stars like savini and pitt a lot of good supporting cast including hot babes great gore scenes action and all the time you're wondering what the hell is going on and what is going to happen next br br this deserves ten stars because it's an excellent independent film effort i don't think it was low budget but it had to be way less than a big studio budget and yet they managed to make something really attractive unique and thought provoking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794229865074158 Review: i also attended the international horror film festival and i can easily see why this film won best of show br br sea of dust is a wild romp of horror comedy and beautiful scenery a back in time tale of strange goings on an increasingly wide spread illness with an overwhelmingly irritating side effect of people's heads exploding brings a young apprentice stefan to investigate along his travels he decides to briefly detour and once again ask for his long time love's hand in marriage only to once again be sent packing by her extremely stubborn along the way out of town he comes across an ill girl in the road and delivers her to dr brilliantly played by up and coming vincent price like actor edward x young who fills stefan in on the evils a foot only the dr is insulted that he had called for the professor and only received a boy in the less stefan turns out to be much more than a common horror icon tom savini portrays the ultimate religious torment john scream queen ingrid pitt comes out of retirement to give a stellar performance as anna many beautiful and talented supporting actors seamlessly held the story together and helped to effectively move it along to the climax br br dark religion and over the top but fun and sometimes very original gore scenes play heavily in this hammer tribute flick this stylish movie goes back and forth between flashbacks surreal worlds dreams and the character's reality br br horror and gore aside this is also a very funny movie slapstick tongue and cheek humor and dark comedy raise their heads among the dark story line like others have stated this really is like three great movies in one very entertaining and original Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744738340377808 Review: i saw sea of dust as part of a nyc screening audience several years ago i enjoyed the film at that time so i was a little confused by some of the that had been made since perhaps it's my memory but there seemed to be chunks of exposition missing from the version that was shown at the island film festival i'm really not sure which version i prefer but i can honestly say that i found something to appreciate it both br br let me begin by warning everyone that this is not a popcorn movie although it's been promoted as a hammer films tribute people expecting a showdown between van helsing and dracula are going to be sorely disappointed there's some cleavage but no nudity a staple of the british production later movies and while sea of dust is filled with gorgeous eye candy it really is shot like a sixties film and features hammer starlet ingrid pitt it's not like any of the company's pictures in tone or execution this film is very dark very confusing and at times very funny i don't remember the earlier version being quite as nutty as this one but that's not a bad thing especially the showdown in the black forest that plays like a three stooges short and some of ms pitt's are quite entertaining it's like somebody wound her up and turned her loose br br the uniqueness of this film doesn't lie with the borrowed details though it's in the ideas as an occasional sci fi channel viewer i've regularly taken the network to task for its one note variations on a theme cgi monster kills then gets destroyed sea of dust is so full of ideas that you start to trip over them after a while br br but don't get me wrong i'm not complaining if anything i applaud these guys for making such an low budget picture and for having the courage to pack it with so many concepts it's not going to be a picnic for people who hate to think at the movies you know who you are but for the rest of us those of us who are tired of the formula of modern horror films the predictability the lack of respect for the audience this may just be your ticket Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2552036941051483 Review: there i was on vacation when my host suggested we take in this b movie festival in i was as i hadn't gone on the trip to sit in a movie theater but i've got to admit that i don't regret a second of this one especially with stephen contribution it probably helped that i had no idea what to expect br br sea of dust starts out like a typical costume drama we've got a young medical student going to help a doctor whose town is being destroyed by a crazy plague which somehow involves exploding heads on the way he stops to visit his fiancé and gets thrown off the property by her father traveling on he finds a girl lying on the road another plague victim and takes her along to the doctor's yawn i thought it all seemed pretty br br and then everything went crazy and it suddenly turned into a completely different film tom savini shows up looking like dracula characters begin traveling to the other side of reality and the dialog gets increasingly humorous br br and just when i thought it had settled into a groove the picture changes again becoming really dark and bizarre i won't spoil it for first time viewers but there's an amazing sequence about hollow people lots of chat about the abuse of religion by society and some over the top gore effects and did i mention stephen this isn't a perfect movie in case you haven't figured that out from its appearance at a b movie festival but it's well worth the time for adventurous viewers great visuals cool soundtrack lots of interesting ideas the acting is a little zany at times but i think that's the point br br funny i had to go to to see find an american picture that looked like a british horror movie you figure that one out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9322343468666077 Review: for anyone who has trouble with naughty mad or troublesome kids this is an essential programme to watch it is just the best behaviour documentary programme not just for tips but for the transformations the quite attractive jo frost is with fifteen years of experience she now has a programme where she shows a family where the kids are very very badly frost is the nanny who does not let the kids win every episode they have young kids who are mad and very very naughty e g throwing things constantly swearing hitting relatives and parents and many other horrible experiences but every episode by the end of the show the kids are transformed by the parents with the help of frost from little monsters to lovable children it is just wonderful when the transformations are successful jo frost is an excellent it was nominated the national television award for most popular factual programme twice it was number 15 on the 100 greatest tv treats 2004 very good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979446291923523 Review: i grew up in and saw the treatment of the natives almost everyday there are good and bad in every race why make them all out to be bad that goes for all races today john harper was an educated man he graduated from high school he even had a year of university under his belt before going back to the reserve how do i know this john harper lived with my family for the 3 years he was in high school and he kept in contact with us the year after graduation he was a kind and gentle soul he could be fun loving and he could be serious when the times were right i wasn't very old when he left our house but i can still remember all the times he helped me with my homework when my own brother couldn't be bothered he even taught grade 3 the year before he came to none of this is mentioned in the movie and the suicide of cross is an admission of guilt as far as i'm concerned what happened to john is unforgivable not only in the native community but also in the white community not everyone in think like the police do i knew the person inside and what he was like as a person not an indian Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7924348711967468 Review: jo frost in each episode gives a family the benefit of her hard earned experience but when she's gone will they succeed in sticking to her tough rules or do they face a life dominated by children br br following in the vein of british documentaries wife swap and how clean is your house gives an in depth look into the private family lives of average people but with the added benefit of practical advice on ways to raise your children br br jo a tough love style of child care and the now infamous has come into the popular in many british homes br br in just three short weeks the families featured were turned from a house of sibling rivalry screaming kicking biting kids and fighting parents to a calm of family love br br the series when aired gathered huge ratings and critical acclaim and is currently in talks to be for america Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9317312836647034 Review: i'm not into reality shows that much but this one is exceptional because at the end the viewer gets something useful out of it besides entertainment i don't have children but lessons will be a great help when and if i ever do my only complaint is that the show has been watered down since it has been in the us i prefer the british version with the nanny approach is it just me or does anyone else find the us version to be a bit soft now it's the nanny i guess we yanks need a of sugar to help the medicine go down after all still nothing wrong with a sappy happy ending is there Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.551161527633667 Review: finally a good movie made on the most demented serial killer in history for those less familiar with ed gein he was basically the madman who was known for grave robbing and his victims which most horror fans ripped off shot in a period style that reflects the bleak plains of wisconsin perfectly this is easily the most atmospheric horror film yet to depict gein and his gruesome killings kane hodder jason from friday the 13th series and michael hills have eyes i ii deliver chilling performances in this serial killer opus that easily leaves behind the lackluster former gein attempts so far i'd say this is one of the better horror films released this year 0 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7451793551445007 Review: ok why complain about this movie it's fiction deal with it if you want to see the biography go watch it this is an original fictionalized version of what happened in wisconsin people who are obsessed will complain about this as they do every other of the facts sad but true i think making kane hodder the man in which the film is named after was a great idea i thought it wasn't so good at first i'll be honest but that just made it even scarier if you like kane hodder ed gein or movies based on real events i think this is a good movie but if you're obsessed like some other people stay away from this movie and all others Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8582848310470581 Review: league of gentleman has been the most disturbing british sitcom to be on t v and how can a funny movie be so bad rated they just have no taste this film will make you want to watch over and over again and still find it funny br br it is surprising that it has done bad but it is british the cinema do crap most of the time but this time it in my words a boost with comedy with a over lady's this is a top british comedy and better than dodge ball so by this and it won't prove you wrong as i don't really laugh through films but this film was amazing through comedy with the best characters but i was a bit disappointed of how much edward and were in there for back to typing buy this film and it won't disappoint you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8831878900527954 Review: now i myself had previously seen a few episodes of the of gentleman which i found hilarious when i brought the film i was not sure if i knew enough about the series to get it boy was i wrong this is one of the best comedy films i have seen ever and the clever acting of the makes the film it has a very good and funny plot as well as using only a few characters at any one time helps because it doesn't make it too confusing which would have wrecked the film even if you have never seen the of gentleman get this film it will make you laugh and this is a film that can be watched more then once and is an excellent film to watch with your mates it truly deserves it review a definite 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881039261817932 Review: having only seen five episodes of the show before this i've been watching the repeats on bbc two i haven't really had much experience of the league but as a fan as well as a massive fan of british comedy i can say this film is hilarious seeing herr who i had not seen on screen before the film and geoff on the big screen was a great comedy experience being on screen is something that the league take full advantage of with heads blowing up it'll come as a surprise who it is and gruesome murders with random middle ages style battles all the way br br geoff is easily the funniest character of the three protagonists in this film because he has the best one liners and overall behaviour just like in the series one of my only disappointments with the film was not hearing geoff shout well now i've got this gun even once even though there is a build up to it in one part of the film the film itself overall is to use the phrase everyone else does and it's very reminiscent of films like life of brian appearances from and edward were welcome but papa line hello cracked me up more than anything said by them probably my favourite vasey character after and edward it's got quite a poignant ending with one of the main character being killed off and i can only hope this is not the last on screen vasey venture with mentioning the possibility of another series or film i'm now very excited this is a film i will see again partly because the projector died towards the end leaving out 10 minutes or so of the film but mainly because it's inventive and hilarious i'm not really bothered if it's not as good as the tv series because i loved it br br one thing though if you've never seen the league you'll still love it but dave knows what you'll think about the people who make this stuff up as or edward might put it it's a local film for local people and a precious thing at that br br out of 4 5 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8587794899940491 Review: okay i'm not sure if this counts as a spoiler so i just ticked the box anyway to save the br br i've noticed that the opinions on this film seem to be a fair split personally i loved it although i must say that i think that some of the were there for the sake of having a cameo peter kay personally i am just thankful that it wasn't the edward and papa show and that they chose the 3 best characters in the series to headline the motion picture especially sir arguably the funniest of the bunch br br actually this is less of a summary more of a fairly like thing but what the hell the film was awesome and i guess that's all that counts Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4949930012226105 Review: whether you're a fan of the series which inspired it or not there's no denying this is a patchy piece of work but in the best possible sense keen to get away from the trappings of old sitcoms which made an uneasy transition to the big screen and have gone down a different road addressing the problems of dealing with their success along with adding other creations and inevitably rehashing some of their best loved characters it's a pity they didn't stick to just a more consistent league of movie because as inventive as including themselves in the screenplay is it the finished movie well worth renting though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601899981498718 Review: i am an addict of the tv show the live shows and everything they do and this was the last piece of work they have done on tv film as 'the league of br br if you love the series then you will absolutely love the film it is a nice ending to their tv series br br it is clever and funny br br although it does not focus on some of the most popular characters it is still great to see all the characters together and with the writers a must see for any league of gentlemen fan br br watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631718993186951 Review: the real life case of an innocent first nations chief the indian by an city officer the cowboy is the basis of this tv movie the actual case caused its fair share of racial tension in canada a small scale martin luther king thing the of first nations people is becoming a staple in the canadian cinema diet what makes this film worth viewing is the focus on the family's reactions the father played by gordon demands forgiveness and the brother played by eric demands justice the stars gordon and adam beach have minor almost cameo appearances soon to be star eric makes his mark in this film with a powerful performance an honourable mention goes to veteran actor gary chalk who has up over 100 movies to his credit his portrayal of the troubled soul inspector was worthy of a award the canadian emmy along with eric the special effects jump cuts dream sequences are occasional and not overbearing couple this with some beautiful northern canadian scenery and recent ongoing events involving police officers and first nations people like the neil case and you have a very rewarding and relevant viewing experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9887474179267883 Review: i originally watched this because i thought it was going to be the sequel to the league of extraordinary gentlemen and this movie is a whole different thing entirely going on here a comedy however i loved it anyways br br the league of gentlemen is apparently some british tv series with some rather odd characters and some sharp humour this is british comedy so it revolves around being very silly dressing up in costumes and making lots of fun of germans and french homosexual references in short it's very very funny br br the plot revolves around the writers of the tv show deciding to cancel some of the characters and the characters coming out of their dimension into the writer's dimension to stop that from happening it's a fun twist and there's plenty of great scenes in this idiotic adventure i laughed out loud numerous times and applauded the brazen style of humour this makes mr bean look like the watered down wimp he is rowan is much better in black series btw br br this is not monty python but you can never escape the comparison when you are talking british humour and there are a few similarities but not so many as to keep it from being it's own thing and being fresh it leans more towards the young ones and guest house paradiso in its' comedic style br br if you liked this check out the young ones series and guest house paradiso movie and of course i assume the tv series league of gentlemen must be rather funny as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778368473052979 Review: as an american fan of the league of gentlemen i had to wait months to finally see this film when it came out on dvd but it was well worth the excruciating wait apocalypse is fantastic funny freaky clever as hell full of in jokes and cryptic references to the television series basically everything you'd expect from the gentlemen br br the plot has already been discussed in other reviews so i won't bother re it although i will say when i first read it i was a bit hesitant obviously this device fictional characters entering the real world to confront their makers has been used before notably in wes craven's underrated new nightmare and stephen king's dark tower books where king himself was a character the gentlemen have fun breaking the fourth wall though and even add a new element a second fictional world them days soon all three realities have together and the result is exhilarating geoff being in the middle ages and trying to court queen victoria wood the real league of gentlemen in royston vasey being confronted by characters like pauline and dr david warner an outside of church i've heard that some people disliked the king's evil sub plot but i found it hilarious especially character who seemed to be channeling judith the witch from series three br br speaking of the characters i was relieved to find that although hilary geoff and herr were planted firmly in at the film's core other more familiar characters were given their due in the beginning was hilarious back to the quicker more sketch oriented feel of the first series pauline and mickey have cameos no ross though strange although i would've loved seen more of ms campbell jones papa is accounted for as are and edward all three are used very giving their meager screen time an almost magical feel and just what the hell did papa hack up like an obscene according to the dvd commentary a of greasy hair br br the film looks incredible but then what's new the music as always is breathtaking i was thrilled to hear new interpretations of the theme music and his slight re working of the majestic lovely piece that closes out both apocalypse and the last episode of series three br br i have some minor complaints it would have been nice to see more of the old familiar royston vasey and i felt the stop motion creatures beautiful by the way were a bit underused both of these issues however can be justified by the film's budget so they're understandable still as much as i loved new church it would have been cool to see the final battle in the high street the original vision according to the commentary br br overall apocalypse is astounding especially if you're a fan of the series i can't recommend it highly enough 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9921408891677856 Review: i never saw any of the work until early last year although when channel hopping one night i caught the end of one the series three episodes but last winter i fell in love with the show and its dark eccentric and sometimes downright sinister characters so when i learnt they had made a film in which the show's lovable creators met their own characters i couldn't order the dvd fast enough and near on tore it from my hands when he delivered it i was so excited to see what the had done and how they'd done it br br and it was excellent from the beginning where jeremy michael sheen is by edward and papa why didn't you play yourself he's perfectly capable as viewers of the infamous house of horrors know to yet another one of her flock to geoff herr and hilary discovering that they are characters which is a great scene the scenes set in are very enjoyable with the turning their hands to yet more characters and an all new plot david warner's turn as doctor is fantastic slightly camp and very funny br br the league have always been brilliant at blending humour with sadness and emotion and the climax of this film where herr is struggling with the idea that he and the other vasey residents are just fictional people who will never be able to change who they are or their purpose and to witness how it's breaking him down is really sad and beautiful to watch at the same time and that really shows the talent something for which they are terribly overlooked for to this day br br and then you have that rather clever ending where you sit in wonder with beautiful theme music playing and you know you've enjoyed a very clever and funny film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717612862586975 Review: the best british comedy film ever for years english comedy television programs have turned into films and have flopped you being served ' the list goes on however the popular dark bbc television show 'the league of has managed to not only create a film which has managed to not be a flop but has also managed to be the best british comedy film ever with its dark and horrific twists and turns the league of apocalypse is british talent at its best its intriguing demonic storyline written by the league of gentlemen mark steve and jeremy matches with the and guest cameos superb acting this i hope is not the end of royston vasey not after this great success anyway don't think that if you have not seen the league of gentlemen on the telly that you will not understand whats going on its all well explained and by the end of the film you will be happy with the result but you are still left hungry for more special stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9003435373306274 Review: after three outstanding bbc television series' and a christmas special the bizarre and grotesque yet perversely lovable characters of bleak fictional town royston vasey make the jump to celluloid along with their creators the league of gentlemen br br mark steve and are the more familiar three quarters of the foursome with the central roles shared between the trio in an added twist the final member of the team jeremy is portrayed by actor michael sheen br br where to start sheen is in conversation with his writing cohorts when horror of horrors he is paid a visit by two of his characters both and edward are unhappy at the decision to kill off the vasey inhabitants you're not real screams in vain as the local from hell exact their revenge mayhem ensues as reality and vasey with the vast array of characters entering our world to save theirs br br confused you will be as the camp innuendo ridden teutonic herr is forced to take on the daily guise of while is kidnapped by cannibalistic butcher hillary and geoff br br with shades of an even more demented misery attempts to force to rewrite the film thus continuing his life but leaving geoff in charge is never a good idea the comedian becomes embroiled in the latest post vasey adventure the king's evil entering a typically twisted 17th century england complete with cameos from victoria wood peter kay and david warner known as george of due to his select line of clothing geoff saves the day and is treated as a hero but for the denouement of the film he joins characters old and new at the church of royston vasey to meet with their makers br br for fans of the series the film is a must see and yes it does feature papa albeit a little too pen loving pauline mickey barbara and cursed vet matthew are some of the other favourites on show and the portrayal of themselves plus sheen's as is also a fascinating insight br br the league of gentlemen are the of british comedy they are ambitious groundbreaking witness the excellent series three and not happy to rest on their they also divide opinion accordingly br br certainly their macabre sense of humour is not for every and while not written exclusively for a grasp of the storyline would benefit those who have previously viewed the series nevertheless apocalypse is a film in its own right and the league will no doubt manage to attract a new breed of fan as well as and pleasing existing ones Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9450188279151917 Review: i have to admit that when i first heard about the apocalypse film it was a worry br br i mean they have a lot to live up to don't they when they first did a stage show they won the award and when they did radio they won a sony award when they onto our they won a bafta award a royal television society award and the golden rose of br br when the first series aired in january 1999 it was mind blowing a real breath of fresh air in british comedy and when the second series aired a year later it built on that foundation and sealed the shows cult status around the world our web show that we have received visitors from every single country on the planet the show for local people' showcased the talent for live performance and opened doors for the to do more live performing such as in the west end br br the fans favourite has always been the christmas special less of a sketch show and more a tribute to classic horror films yet still wrapped up in the delicious league style br br and then of course there was the third series still a hit with the loyal hardcore fans of course but maybe a little bit ahead of its time for a mainstream tv audience br br as i say a lot to live up to br br so now we have the film and well a film is different isn't it it will be seen by much larger numbers than the radio or tv shows and with the third series in mind i was worried br br well as you know i was lucky enough to get to see the film yesterday at a press screening in london and all my doubts were blown away literally in the first few minutes i am not going to give plot lines away as some reviewers have done nor am i going to tell you the catch phrases although there is really only one but i will try to tell you what they have managed to achieve with this film leaving the cinema on monday night i could only imagine writing 'oh my god it's brilliant its amazing its the best thing they have ever done better than the first second and specials all rolled into one ' of course i owe my visitors a much better explanation than that so why is it brilliant this is a film for everyone the casual fan the obsessive fan the occasional fan and even for someone who is sat in the wrong cinema you don't have to have watched the series to enjoy this film it works on so many levels br br this film reminded me why i am a league of gentlemen fan you can tell that filming was a true labour of love too the attention to detail is incredible the sets for the tv show were always detailed but i am going to have to watch the film again just to look at the background the story moves at a swift pace the action carrying us from royston vasey to the real world where we meet the who are of course the league themselves along the way we manage to bump into favourite characters from the show but always within the central story unlike the tv sketch show br br i was glad that the film was dark in places a little scary and a little strange only fitting for the league of gentlemen the also managed to get their revenge on the bbc censors not as much slipping in the word as screaming it from the roof tops some may think the portrayal of themselves a little indulgent but that's the joke and with that comes my only worry the in jokes i mention below may puzzle some viewers and they might come over a little too clever but i shouldn't worry there is always a poo joke waiting just around the corner and speaking of jokes they come thick and fast and in a mixture of clever references wig jokes bum jokes visual jokes and cock gags i haven't laughed out loud in a cinema since well i can't remember the fans that have been the league since the beginning are rewarded with loads of jokes some that work on two levels a mainstream audience may laugh at a reference to a compact disc for one reason whilst fans of the local show will laugh for another reason altogether the cameos are genius peter kay and simon pegg form the strangest double act you have ever seen simon getting one of the films biggest laughs just by making a noise i was a little worried about the aspect of the film when i first heard about it but as a story within a story i was just getting into it when but that would be telling all i need to say is that it fits wonderfully and adds to the overall feel of the film i am not a professional reviewer of films so i am finding it difficult to put into words how much i enjoyed this film but for now i will just say that if the supposed benchmark for british comedy films in recent years was the excellent of the dead' then i am sorry but a new benchmark has just been set by the inventive hilarious and sometimes a little scary the league of apocalypse br br jason kenny 2005 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9367654323577881 Review: for many the hit series was ten years of pitch black humour loaded with affectionate parodies of classic films and a hilarious assortment of over a hundred characters with instantly recognisable few shows have survived transition from radio to tv to stage show to film but the league of gentlemen have achieved it with suitable aplomb br br the talented writer performers had initially envisioned a monty python style medieval adventure but as soon as writing began they soon realised that the characters they have lived with had become very real and deserved better with that the royston vasey folk realise their very existence is under threat as the writers decide to disregard the fictitious town and work on a 17th century romp instead br br with the exception of michael sheen playing much unseen league member jeremy the league play pretty unlikeable caricatures of their real life as well as the familiar faces of i made a little brown nightmare inducing sexual predator herr butcher hilary and an unlikely hero businessman geoff tibbs new faces appear when the third reality appears it's here we are treated to charming and funny cameos from veteran actors and popular tv stars for many this will be a really enjoyable 90 minutes br br is not going to please everyone though working on this level of post has been done a few times before now and may seem all too familiar to audiences raised on irony drenched teen successes kick started by the likes of wes craven having a new nightmare it also takes a lot of confidence in an audience to keep up with a high concept story so there are moments of exposition and dialogue that serve only to confirm what most in the audience already know comedy as a genre is formulaic but it's now unheard of for a british film not to fall back on the huge back catalogue of tv stars to fill short amounts of screen time it's also hard to believe the creators ever wanted their offspring killed off which is perhaps why some of the role reversal doesn't always quite hit the mark would hilary have wanted to try save royston vasey in the series br br however while the show's deliciously dark vein has almost all but disappeared but is arguably more accessible for it much will be said about the character development and efforts to the likes of previously one joke incarnations like herr it is here an impossible level of depth can be found along with a harsh streak of biting satire and throwaway put downs sentiment is there with a lump in the throat but not sugar coated enough to on the action the music is good performances exemplary and the animation is wonderfully seamless a nice throwback to terry gilliam and ray work in short there's a lot to like about the apocalypse like so many tv to film transfers it was never going to be easy finding the line between preaching to the converted and introducing the uninitiated to the slick and distinct voice but no matter what your preference is this last trip to the town which never is oddly lined with hope and ultimately very very touching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806453585624695 Review: just saw 'the league of gentlemen at a special screening in manchester with mark and of the league in attendance br br at the back was peter kay who has a brief cameo in the film affectionately at the back during the q a session after the film br br the film was complicated in a good way and very very funny it follows geoff hilary and herr as they try and save fictional vasey from the of their creators br br the league play a wide range of their characters and themselves or character based on themselves and are ably supported by the cream of british character and comedy actors such as bernard hill victoria wood and david warner br br warner is a particular stand out reminding me of his smooth and cutting turn in br br the film swims in and out of various realities and allows some of the of vasey some space to grow beyond their usual limits of their comedy shtick br br steve herr has a great moment near the end of the movie and has to make a decision about his purpose and meaning in life which brings a lump to the throat at an unexpected moment and surprises you with its tender affection for the characters br br this echoes something mark and said in the q a afterwards that the plot of the league being tired of their famous characters is and that the whole film is really a love letter to them br br for a format that started as a radio character based sketch show these guys have really evolved the idea so far as to sustain a movie which takes you on a journey through fiction comedy tragedy and a pleasing journey for two of the less obvious characters to carry a long form story from their 70 odd existing creations br br the fans of the show will love it it pays off dedication and attention to detail in spades the uninitiated may be a little lost but the joy of the log was always the ability to almost instantly tune into their observed characters and take the stylistic leap into farce and expressionistic movie homage br br there are homages a plenty in this one including 'the and belle et la to name but two i spotted and they ably demonstrate their love for cinema and history with a segment in england that makes perfect sense when you're engaged with the movie br br what can i say i and throughout and they have definitely pulled off what many have failed at a successful british tv comedy to cinema translation br br if you've watched and enjoyed 'the league of in the past go see it you will enjoy br br if you haven't rent buy a dvd and then go see it br br well done guys and thanks for the charming and humorous q a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9804359674453735 Review: there are two ways to turn a tv series into a film br br the first most common and least successful is to basically make a feature length tv episode see the disasters of the son movie the second is to do something else something quite different à la monty python br br thankfully the creators of the cult tv series have gone for the second option and they've come up with something unique clever and funny it couldn't feel less like a tv episode br br try to get your head around this the writers playing themselves are confronted by their royston vasey alter egos played of course by them and told to continue writing the series otherwise apocalypse will the village br br high concept contrived and easy to screw up yes but somehow they managed to pull it off not for every taste perhaps and the ending does drag but fans will be delighted and it might even win over the uninitiated Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5521901249885559 Review: the film was apparently spawned from an idea one of the writers had when he one of his creations in a supermarket the inhabitants of royston vasey head into world to persuade the writers not to stop writing about them and thus destroy their world br br if that sounds a bit too serious don't be put off within the first few minutes we get the vile female vicar letting rip at an unfortunate during confession the vet who inadvertently destroys every animal he touches attempting to collect semen from a mickey thick beyond belief being ah thick and inbred sister wife and local being sweet as ever but still disgusting br br some of the regular characters are missing but a new idea by the introduces some 16th century characters and we have the themselves in the action too if you're new to the league of gentlemen this is an easy introduction and a lot of fun if you're a long standing fan this has everything you've come to expect including the joys of jeremy spotting br br all told it's got the same faintly surreal humour that's the hallmark of the series plus some moments of quite touching herr for example maintains a gentle dignity on learning that he's regarded by his creators as a 'one joke while most of the characters stay as they are some develop in unexpected ways that are perfectly natural when they happen br br this film is a for royston vasey but it's also a showcase for the who prove that gasp they can write other stuff and it can be very funny but you knew that anyway Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9301151633262634 Review: blade was a thrilling horror masterpiece and it was a brilliant movie with real great action i cant wait for blade 2 this is one of wesley snipes greatest movies the acting is great the story line is great everything about this movie is great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893275499343872 Review: i watch lackawanna blues every time it comes on it brings back happy times for me i grow up in a big city in the mid west it reminds me of when i was a child although my situation was a little different it feels the same it makes me wonder if all we will ever know about families are lost the big of day are under the age of 55 will they see know what it takes to be a inspiration to other i hope that i was not the only one who loved this movie enough to relate it to their past the music was great in this movie i truly felt like this should have gone to the theaters i would have paid to see it as i viewed the movie for the second time i figured out who life this movie was about he did an superb job in writing and producing this film i guess who better to produce a film based on your life other than you as soon as i can i will be obtaining a copy for my home use i enjoy black producer or directors they make such film feel like you were actually living in the time right than thanks for such a great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983347475528717 Review: a tight knit musical family cranky benevolent father and four vivacious adolescent daughters is up rooted by first the appearance of felix a dashing young composer and secondly and most profoundly mickey his attractive friend br br it takes a while for michael curtiz to get this piece of americana floating the first part looks almost like a of a commercial not without a certain quaint highly bourgeois charm and then john garfield enters the scene as the doomed mickey making his first appearance in motion pictures with up black sleepy hung over eyes rude and disheveled the absolute opposite to jeffrey smoothly persuasive madly charming felix garfield is in complete and needed counterpoint to the rest of the household nothing i would do would surprise me he and suddenly the movie becomes interesting although i agree with critics that find the plot turns motivated br br the four sisters are rather blandly played and seriously underwritten but claude rains as the has his moments br br watch it for garfield though he is the only really lasting thing about it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7504979968070984 Review: this movie was made 20 years before my time its introduction of john garfield in the supporting role of mickey borden makes it a classic he onto the screen and your eyes are glued garfield was an original and his portrayal of whipping boy is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9759693741798401 Review: one of warner brothers best and highest grossing films during the thirties was this charming family drama about a widower who lives with his maiden sister raising four daughters but not four every day type daughters all of them have been trained by their musician father on instruments and one as a singer they do make some beautiful music together even if it is for the long haired set br br you can watch the infinite variety of roles that claude rains played over the years and still marvel as he shows you yet another aspect of his creative personality the captain in casablanca is as different as the scientist gone mad in the invisible man as the patient and wise job in mr all the same man and all so incredibly different br br here he raises the four girls with love seasoned with a little at their willingness to accept modern music the lane sisters and gale page may know beethoven but they're cats as well and can beat daddy eight to the bar every time and if rains gets a bit too than aunt may robson can put him in his place br br with four daughters at the time you know that's going to change all the sisters develop romantic interests in dick frank mchugh jeffrey lynn and john garfield of course the mating process does get a bit complicated and one of the sisters suffers a tragedy but it does promise to work out as the film ends br br four daughters is also known as the debut film of john garfield other than a tiny bit part in footlight parade years earlier garfield had no other film roles but he'd been acclaimed on the new york stage for his performance in golden boy and warner brothers signed him and found the perfect film debut role as the cynical musician who just can't quite get a decent break in life it earned him a best supporting actor nomination in 1938 but he lost to walter brennan for kentucky br br this film was so popular that it practically spawned a small cottage industry for jack warner sequels with cast members like daughters courageous four mothers four wives all cleaned up at the box office before world war ii and warner brothers remade it with frank sinatra and doris day playing the parts that john garfield and priscilla lane originated now those two made some beautiful music br br still a timeless mold was created in four daughters and the film holds up 70 years after it was first seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9837360978126526 Review: although a woman's story i found this still fairly interesting it is unusual in that is has three real life sisters playing sisters in the movie i am referring to priscilla rosemary and lola lane br br why national critics loved this movie was the presence of bad boy rebel john garfield in their twisted liberal dominated minds all american characters are sickening but sour on life poor attitude types like garfield played here are people they can identify with despite that this movie still has an overall feeling of goodness which is why i liked it some of the characters may have done stupid things but they good hearts whose heart was bigger than ann's priscilla lane in here i agree with the imdb user comments critic in here who says this is film as much as the beloved not by me br br with a director the caliber of michael curtiz the film is better than it might have been under someone else curtiz made sure no scene soapy or otherwise went on too long br br in addition to the lane sisters and garfield we have claude rains who adds much needed humor to the story jeffrey lynn the main love interest of the girls gale page dick frank mchugh and mae robson br br apparently this movie must have been a hit because there were several spin offs from it neither of them approaching this one in content and box office success Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8575847744941711 Review: lovingly crafted and terribly interesting to watch gritty breakthrough performance introducing a new kind of rebellious acting style that would carry over to the and and so on after the war but all that affection is a bit suffocating priscilla lane is a bright engaging performer but the other sisters don't really register though they're all allowed to be tart and witty and i just had a hard time buying any of the other male characters besides garfield jeffrey lynn is a pleasant enough actor but he lacks the movie star weight to match up with hard luck mickey borden and that throws the film a bit out of whack imagine a jimmy stewart or someone in the part also i was not convinced that garfield would make the pivotal to say the least final decision that he made the film needed another half hour of running time to better explain that action it feels awfully rushed and under motivated br br still it's not hard to understand how anybody who grew up with this picture would remember it fondly it falls short of being a classic but it does contain a few classic moments the two gate swinging scenes are pure movie magic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7087555527687073 Review: four daughters begins as just another clone of little women type melodrama a single father with four musically talented eligible daughters has his hands full trying to keep them in line and guide them in their courting rituals what turns the film around is the sudden appearance of a new hollywood star some critics say the first anti hero long before james dean graced the big screen from the time the dark foreboding figure of mickey borden john garfield appears at ann priscilla lane gate his self pity and doomed philosophy on the rest of the cast four daughters becomes much more than just a chick flick br br though garfield is the main reason to watch four daughters there are other flashes of brilliance to enjoy hungarian born director michael curtiz later responsible for such gems as casablanca and mildred pierce certain images with his camera aided by cinematographer ernest of rebel without a cause fame that sticks in the viewers mind for example the screeching gate that ann's first suitor felix jeffrey lynn swings on so becomes symbolic of the shifts in moods and affections by those who use it br br that garfield delivers the standout performance is obvious but the rest of the cast keeps up with him most of the way the underrated jeffrey lynn plays his role to perfection as the neglected suitor whose love for his cherished ann never falters even when she's with another man claude rains somewhat miscast as the father of the four coming of age young women gives a fine portrayal of a set upon doting family head who gets lost in the shuffle the three lane sisters already famous for their musical abilities turn into accomplished actresses playing their parts well a raft of supporting actors including dick frank mchugh may robson and eddie makes it all believable br br how opposites attract is part of the ploy for touching the quick of the viewer's imagination ann is the eternal even when she and mickey are down and out she always looks on the bright side and like so many caught in the of the great depression in those days she saw just around the corner mickey recites an entire list of bad things that have happened to him seeking company in his misery from ann which ann refuses to do mickey expects to go out with a bolt of lightning striking him dead as he rounds the corner of life mickey has meager talent as a composer ann has talent to spare as a singer and musician ann is big on beauty mickey is big on personality in a warped sense of a way and the differences go on and on how all this is in the end is an important part of the movie not to be missed br br see four daughters for john doozy of an acting debut on the big screen the only time he was better came seven years later when he again mesmerized the film goers with one of the greatest screen performances ever as frank chambers in the postman always rings twice opposite the equally charismatic lana turner but also watch four daughters to catch important elements that may be missed if too much concentration is placed on the star of the show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964460551738739 Review: while john garfield seems to get the bulk of attention the true star of four daughters is priscilla lane her performance is the glue that holds the large cast together br br her ability to interact equally well with john garfield and the more carefree jeffrey lynn is at the core of the success of four daughters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9116014242172241 Review: four daughters introduced john garfield to audiences and that is what is remembered most about this film today unlike some actors who appear in several films before their screen image garfield established his immediately with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth and talk of the fates being against him br br it's actually the story of four girls their widowed musician father claude rains and their various suitors one of whom felix is played by handsome jeffrey lynn he's the one they all have a crush on but he's in love with buff priscilla lane then she meets do well mickey borden who falls for her as well when buff realizes that one of her sisters is in love with felix she leaves him at the altar and marries mickey br br this is a fairly formulaic story given life and sequels by the acting garfield has already been mentioned but priscilla lane was by far the strongest of the daughters the most interesting and the best actress jeffrey lynn was a fresh and good looking leading man and this film got him off on the right foot with warners however true stardom was not to be like many others of the era he went into the service and when he came out he had a bronze star but not much of a career he later went into television and real estate claude rains is warm and wonderful as the patriarch br br so popular was four daughters that it inspired four wives and four mothers as well as much of the cast again in daughters courageous where the actors played different characters br br very enjoyable a nice remembrance of simpler and probably happier times and a chance to see john garfield in his first film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988440990447998 Review: directed by michael curtiz four daughters is about four musically gifted sisters their suitors and their father a minor conductor playing sardonic quick talking mickey borden is john garfield in the role that made him an instant star the movie also stars claude rains as adam and the lane sisters lola rosemary and priscilla and gale page as his spirited daughters its definitive scene takes place in the living room cigarette hanging from his lips borden is playing one of his own compositions priscilla lane's ann tells him the piece is beautiful but he says it stinks he continues it hasn't got a beginning or an end only a middle ann urges him to create a beginning and an end borden replies what for the fates are against me they tossed a coin heads i'm poor tails i'm rich but they tossed a two headed coin audiences loved the way garfield in his tough city voice said it stinks that scene created screen persona as the eternal outsider four daughters is a slice of americana with garfield in a compelling performance supplying more than a hint of darkness br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9381821155548096 Review: what starts as a comedy drama and then halfway turns into a melodrama made a major star of john garfield and justly so but jeffrey lynn is not to be dismissed as the object of affection of the four daughters lynn is very handsome and is so charming it's easy to believe that all four daughters could fall for him although garfield received most of the kudos lynn became a major leading man at warner bros as a result of this film br br michael curtiz insisted on location shooting for the picnic scene making it the highlight of the film throughout the craftsmanship is enough to inspire awe a soap opera by fanny hurst has been turned into a cinema masterpiece Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7286190986633301 Review: okay sure this movie is a bit on the hokey side it's difficult to take characters from comic books and put them into movies with any credibility dolph lundgren as the anyone but this tries very hard i've never read the actual comic book but that doesn't really matter i suppose i judge a film mainly on its merits not on whether it is a faithful retelling of someone else's idea unless its a film based on a true story that demands at least some attempt at truth and accuracy so why will i give this movie a fairly high rating because it tries it tries very hard in my book that makes it a fair attempt at an entertaining film br br many films have been made with vampire subject matter being the main focus it seems everybody has their take on vampire lore be it the cross the silver the the to sunlight whatever some of those ideas are included here the storyline is familiar a group of vampires conspire to take over the world with one person mainly standing in their way blade wesley snipes lives for the sole purpose of the destruction of the vampiric masses who have slowly but surely moved into the world and share it with for the most part the human race is blind to the fact that vampires exist all around them the vampires have even taken people who aspire to be vampires and do the dirty work for them to show how worthy they are of eventually being turned br br now that i think of it there are many elements of this movie similar to the storyline of the roddy piper film they live a hidden enemy hidden group of people plotting against them the fight to save human kind all that is present in blade as well br br the acting isn't the best here snipes is at best only slightly better than some of his other roles wright a relative newcomer isn't too bad kris kristofferson is forgettable as sidekick he's to blade what chip is to the stephen dorff does the best job of the whole cast here as the head vampire you just love to hate br br i don't know but i just loved the special effects in this film from the blood soaked vampire style rave all the way to the inevitable fight at the finale of the film the special effects aren't half bad there's certainly enough blood and gore to go around but after all this is a vampire movie right the various shapes and sorts of weaponry blade uses are fairly unique and not generally used in contemporary action films snipes has more flair with a out sword than he does with say a machine gun plus there's so much more thought that goes into fighting with a blade than just blowing someone away unless of course you are indiana jones br br overall this isn't the best action film ever made but it's not half bad either as a bonus the musical score soundtrack are pretty cool too tell me in what other movies can you hear super like source direct or br br my rating 8 10 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5065195560455322 Review: story about a widowed father claude rains bringing up his four daughters emma gale page is loved by big hunky ernest dick lola lane is by an old but wealthy man kay rosemary lane wants to become a singer ann priscilla lane is a romantic drop dead handsome felix jeffrey lynn a business associate of their father comes to stay with them all the sisters fall in love with him then tough cynical mickey john garfield enters the picture br br very entertaining movie was a big hit and nominated for five academy awards it's beautifully directed by michael has a pretty good if predictable script and a very attractive cast especially lynn also this was john first film and made him a star this was so popular there were three or four sequels which i never saw this is an engrossing entertaining big budget soap opera well worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969306230545044 Review: four daughters a sentimental story of a solid middle class family with four sisters was notable in one respect into this romantic idealized milieu enters mickey carelessly dressed with an uncompromising attitude to all bourgeois values he really sets the hearts of the sisters his criticisms are not only directed towards those about him but also towards br br one day ann priscilla lane discovers him passionately playing the that's beautiful she it stinks he he falls in love with – and marries – ann but eventually realizing that their basic is leading their marriage into disaster he takes the equally uncompromising step of causing his br br the role was superbly played by john garfield and it brought him not only stardom but also and perhaps more important won for him his place in cinema history as the first rebel br br garfield was born in new york's east side of russian immigrant parents and spent his adolescence as a delinquent a real life role that he only when he began to portray the rebel on he continued however throughout his life to question and reject certain traditional he was occasionally suspended by the studio and maintained a cynical view of br br finally he ended his career and his life as one of the victims of he was blacklisted by hollywood because of his suspected left wing sympathies and friends claimed that being banned from working contributed to the heart that killed him at the early age of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955156683921814 Review: warning contains spoilers br br this is one of the best italian sleaze films i've seen br br the plot has a teenage girl who is interested of and has supernatural powers her mother is a member of group and is afraid what influences it'll have on the girl no need to worry the girl knows just what to do and there's no return she belongs to satan br br during the film odd things happen in typical way there's not too much logic but that's only good thing it's amazing how entertaining these films are on the final battle we see her and her mother fighting each other nude off course and doing some mysterious rituals you might guess who wins the films final pictures leaves your mouth open and wandering why can't there be more films like this br br there's superb music through the whole film and the actors are quite good better than usual in these type of films specially anne looks and acts good it also has some unusual camera angles and stuff like that so it's not boring at all my rating is 10 br br hopefully someone releases this on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497829079627991 Review: you've got to think along the lines of last tango in paris for this one because the mood and emotion runs along the same lines and maintains the same heights the difference being that in this exceptional intense and torrid depiction of love among the ruins of a the setting is a gay milieu perhaps even one that is set to vanish in time and not the equally arresting but heterosexual context of own film br br the last third of this film depicts a passionate love never seen in gay cinema to talk of pornography or gay self misses the point and intelligence of this work this film though on first impression appears to take us into the familiar often depicted underworld of gay street life then to the rules of this genre by exaggerating it to a super real degree the result is a hyper charged emotional an exceptional strategy that elevates the drama to one of big universal themes and giant gestures br br this film the high ground because of the brilliant performances by it's actors notably a young jean and the directing a tour de force of cinema outstanding in ambition and it's into the depths of human emotion as a contribution to gay cinema this film conquers this difficult ground and makes it it's own triumph Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857786893844604 Review: a fine performance by vittorio and a masterful one by jean this tale of lust desire and alienation in france the work of the two lead performers is striking subtle intense and passionate alas the script is deliberately turgid and sordid and the overall effect leaves one with a spirit still those who can appreciate fine quality acting will be able to savor the courageous work of the leads in this often difficult film journey of low life br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9778249859809875 Review: when this showed at the seattle film fest i was the only person standing and and cheering the rest of the crowd or was silent it is a well played small film that reaches deep into the reality of a young gay man's humanity it is about a real man and does not play to the insipid hyper muscular gay that passes for the genre of non porn gay cinema and that is why so much of contemporary gay genre movies are so dull this movie is intense and great tragedy the acting and directing and cinematography is fantastic it all keeps the film and tense and passionate don't miss this if you can find it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630244970321655 Review: is not for an impatient adventure seeking audience there are no explosions nor is the drama straightforward like the films of lynne ramsey the director is working more deeply with mood than with storytelling in a manner that is effective and incredibly moving because it does not rely on gratuitous nudity or superficial pop cult story lines this is quite frankly one of the best gay foreign film i have seen also see francois pedro almodovar nicolas don't look now gets a lot of bad press because it is sold as a horror film that film like is more than what the box might lead you to believe if you are in the mood to sit back and be absorbed by the subtle transformed powers of cinema you'll love this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9530472755432129 Review: though for most of us sexiness is a variable quality i cannot recall a movie that did for me what this one does it transported me into an awfully familiar realm of longing and desire all the compulsive attraction uncertainty over the outcome the palpable fear and excitement so attendant to that state of were brought to fever pitch by this flick so french and what i consider daring no matter what your orientation i think that the danger of chasing your desire is brought full front and center here much more so say than with kubrick's eyes wide shut Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4533289670944214 Review: i gave this show a chance because of white not for his character but mainly for the the voice so anyway like i said i gave it a chance and i was very fond of it i never cared for the character so i was pleased to see mr white in a role other than the ever so annoying nerd and his calvin j first called calvin but come the second episode everyone started calling him j was very entertaining and interesting br br i think my favorite episode was when j was dating the ex cowboys cheerleader with the snobby kid don't you talk that way my momma this is grown up talk you stay down there the only beef i have is that the show was suppose to have 3 main characters but mr character always seemed to have the most attention and the other two who are married always had the back stories it isn't exactly a good thing when a story about those two possibly being pregnant takes backseat to j having to babysit his girlfriend's dog br br other than that i really wish this show could have lasted a little longer it seems that people weren't interested in white as something other than the god awful annoying ass nerd known as br br hope they at least put it out as a dvd box set Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5973396301269531 Review: to be honest fellow imdb reviewers i enjoyed this show a lot the reason well it didn't try to be more than it is i mean a sitcom with regular expectations with a well known and repeated plot funny and talented actors and clever jokes oriented for a post college audience br br this is what grown ups is all about trying to be mature but in a funny way br br white is funny as always and delivers some witty and hilarious sex oriented jokes the humor is very 90's without taking in account the tendencies of the new millennium and that's the main reason in my opinion why the show didn't have success it got stuck in the 90's br br oh and mrs ribisi was really funny and perky br br my favorite show has to be the one that deals with karma biting the ass not a cult classic but i'm sure it's part of regular early nostalgia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681107401847839 Review: hi br br blade is an sensational action movie the hero wesley snipes and the villain have done justice to their roles br br the movie's action sequences are better then matrix br br wesley snipes is one the best action heroes ever br br if u like action vampire movies this is the one br br the theme is pretty good considering the fact that so many vampire movies have been made before but these is the best of them br br enjoy the ride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9620586633682251 Review: when i first viewed the trailer i have to decide if this series would be perfect for my collection but after hearing about it i decided to buy it when i bought the entire collection in a box set it was absolutely what i wanted to see it was very funny and the characters were pretty cool favorite characters in the show are marion carrot the haze knights big momma and i also liked the opening and ending theme songs the show also has some great voice talents from tiffany grant jason douglas and others but however this show is one of the greatest so if you want to see something cool then this show is the one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640957713127136 Review: this is a classic animated film from the cartoon series most of the major characters get alot of screen time plus do extra characters the film s focus is on the superstar characters vacation and each one has his her very unique summer fun its very funny from beginning to end it has excellent color great music and believe it or not i have seen this more than any movie its that great and in my opinion its perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9906822443008423 Review: as a big fan of tiny toon adventures i loved this movie it was so funny it really captured how cartoons spent their Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7544242739677429 Review: i watch this movie at the start of every summer and it never ceases to amuse me here the jokes are packed in near every line of dialogue giving you more bang than the average simpsons episode some of the jokes fall flat or will only elicit a slight chuckle but others will leave you rolling and then there are those that stick in your brain the audience is now deaf br br the video knows it's a video and makes no pretensions about being anything else it's easy to sit back and let the of humor begin a good mix of slapstick pop culture and tongue in cheek comedy ensures there's something for everybody i was in sixth grade when i first saw this video and i have to admit i still find it as hilarious now that i've started college br br this is a good movie to watch over the summer much in the way you might watch it's a wonderful life at christmas or ten commandments at easter more than that it's just funny as hell Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8247475624084473 Review: while not the first movie i've purchased for myself this is almost certainly the one i've watched the most the animation is well drawn by the experts at tokyo movie and the animators frequently made use of clever techniques such as having the sun cause lens flare having the camera get soaked and having the camera hand clean the lens etc while the film avoided becoming a an gadget fest the but generous application of such techniques gave the film a much more realistic feel than the typical cartoon br br the story has many plots which don't seem to have much to do with each other until everything comes together at the end in a manner even the writers self admit is contrived each of the major plot lines has its own musical theme ranging from pop goes the plucky to the love theme from romeo and juliet johnny the transitions between are slightly varied but consistent br br truly a wonderful film there isn't much original music though the new lyrics to spinning song are clever and enjoyable highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876872897148132 Review: you don't have to be a fan of the cartoon show to enjoy this film i watched it for the first time when i was nine having been a fan of the t v show and my parents laughed just as hard as i did it is done in the classic style of bugs bunny cartoons from yesterday and considering todays vulgar cartoons i would think anybody would appreciate a cartoon movie that relies more on wackiness then on vulgarity to get a few laughs Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7824985384941101 Review: i love this movie it can make me laugh which is kinda hard to do this movie is one of the best cartoon adaptations ever it doesn't warp the characters like other movies out there everyone is in character and has a role to play br br the movie focuses around buster and babs going down river after a flood courtesy of buster to plucky going on a trip with hilarious stuff running around torturing animals as usual following her crush around for an and shirley and going to the movies br br in my own personal opinion i didn't like the buster and babs segments that much although they had some notable dialogue and jokes i have got to say the plucky and hampton parts were the best family is hilarious i especially like uncle stinky in the hotel was also hilarious i love the actor cameos during this scene d br br probably the most famous part in this movie again imho is when and shirley are in the movie theater lol you've got to see it to appreciate it and when and plucky go through the tunnel to make a wish br br although this movie moved slowly during the buster babs parts the rest is pure gold i rate this movie 8 10 show this to your kids one day or even adults yourselves watch this movie you won't regret it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779753684997559 Review: caution potential spoilers ahead br br steven spielberg presents tiny toon adventures was always one of my favorite cartoons growing up heck it still is and this movie perfectly captures everything i love about the show and puts it in full length form br br beautifully animated by the tokyo movie studio wb every tiny toons project and this was the best studio to handle the show the movie starts at the end of the school year at the renowned cartoon college where buster and babs bunny no relation and their teenage toon peers learn from the masters of animated lunacy the looney tunes after the final bell the movie splits off into five different plots buster engages babs in a water gun fight that culminates with a bursting dam and a wave sending buster babs and dog byron on an picnic table in search of adventure in the deep south plucky duck talks pig and his family into letting him come with them to the happiest place in the western but he has to put up with an excruciating car ride and the threat of a chainsaw wielding hitchhiker cat finally runs away but she isn't not when there are plenty of to play with at the safari park la her summer to hunting down her movie star johnny in the hopes of getting an of course the hotel he's staying at is nearly impenetrable and shirley sets up a fortune telling booth on the acres and lets her guard down on her day off when takes her to see the horror flick br br all these story lines are hilarious and some of them even in the end the only complaint i have with this movie is that it doesn't make full use of the tiny toons roster dizzy devil and mary have only one scene only appears at the beginning and end of the film and montana max calamity coyote and little are nowhere to be found still they're flaws in an otherwise perfect film this movie is pretty rare today since it's over 12 years old and has never been released on dvd to my knowledge but i highly suggest you track it down anyone who's a fan of warner bros animation either classic or contemporary needs to see this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860763549804688 Review: tiny toons is the first cartoon i remember watching as a child and i loved every minute of it when i was four or five my parents purchased the video how i spent my vacation i watched it over and over again until i new every word well a few days ago my three year old cousin came over and i had to entertain him i decided to show him this old relic of my childhood br br i new he would laugh but i was surprised how much i laughed like every tiny toons film and episode the humor is based more on wackiness and slapstick humor and succeeds tremendously bugs babs plucky duck pig and all endure amazing adventures from bugs and babs white water with a little help from superman plucky duck and pig travel to the greatest amusement park only to ride the and goes on an odd quest to find cute kittens in a safari land br br some of the classic humor stands in this tiny toon adventure and is some of the best wacky comedy i've ever seen my favorite gag had to be the thing when and plucky arrive ride the and leave much to dismay no matter what your age you'll laugh yourself to tears while not having to deal with language and nudity br br tiny toons adventures how i spent my vacation starring the voices of charles joe and don br br 5 out of 5 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493377208709717 Review: this was one of my favorite movies from childhood i watched it so many times eventually my tape wore out i was a huge fan of this show and still am the thing i love most about this movie is that it appeals to so many people both young and old i watch this movie now and laugh just as hard as i did the first time i saw it i am now able to appreciate all the adult jokes that i never got as a child my favorite characters are and almost fifteen years later my dad a huge fan of the movie as well and i are still quoting lines from this movie i love the part where and shirley go to the movies you save the seats and i'll the i also loved the storyline of plucky and hampton and his family going to happy world land wade pig reminded me a lot of my dad i love the part when they finally get to happy world land and all they do is ride on the this movie is hilarious and appeals to children and kids the animation jokes and everything about it are top notch if you have not seen it rent it you won't be sorry Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9229508638381958 Review: it's got action and fantasy mixed all together what more do you want in an action movie and it also has one of the best martial artists in the movie industry today wesley snipes so all in all this movie hasn't left anything out and that's my comment of what i think is a classic beat em up movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710615873336792 Review: tiny toons how i spent my vacation has always been my favourite animation movie and loved it since i first watched it when i was 7 or now i'm almost seventeen and i still love this wonderful work of art br br i really like the idea how we track what each of them did in their vacation and there were really some funny quotes said that really made me laugh a lot br br in this movie never get bored and once u see it want 2 c it again and again because believe me it's really wonderful and it's suitable for all ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683995246887207 Review: it is in the opinion of this reviewer that the best time to be a child was in the 1990's a period when cartoons were not heavily censored and talented and creative minds were responsible for some of the best family entertainment to hit the air waves the best producers of saturday morning animation were at warner brothers television who experienced a major golden age with the dream team of steven spielberg tom and paul along with serious and dark series like batman they also revived zany outlandish cartoons made famous by the looney tunes was the biggest with its dark adult humour and homages to the celluloid of and today but tiny toon adventures was equally popular by re inventing the looney tunes for a new generation while still keeping that crazy cartoon violence and intelligent comedy that can hold onto any age group no matter how old even when the tiny toons were stretched to a feature length with how i spent my vacation it did not feel like a longer episode of the television series a curse that so often plagues other feature length adaptations of popular animated shows br br the tiny toon gang are young off springs of the classic cartoon characters who made audiences laugh back in the 1940's and 1950's and are currently learning cartoon comedy to earn their toon degree summer vacation has started and each character has their own idea of what to do buster bunny charles and babs bunny start a water gun fight which ultimately leads to acres getting flooded and them both sailing down the mississippi plucky duck joe joins pig don on a cross country car trip to the happiest theme park in the world but family proves to be more difficult than he imagined meanwhile in other stories scattered throughout duff summer tries to find a cat to hug and squeeze le attempts to go out on a date with her favourite skunk star and shirley the gail goes to the cinema with a loud mouth rob br br while the premise sounds thin for a feature length film the many directors and screenwriters make all the stories work well together the best of these is unfortunate road trip which a golden comedic opportunity very well feeling pity for somebody while also laughing at their predicament annoyed reaction to all the bad things that happen to him are a perfect blend of script and animation all in the confines of a small car stuffed with pork story definitely ranks second just to see how a little almost innocent girl can cause fear into so many jungle animals the aforementioned cartoon violence definitely comes to the fore front with buster and story which makes us smile not only due to the hilarity of the outcomes but also since and company would probably not be allowed to show half of what they do in that segment practically half of that segment plays as a parody and homage to deliverance including a clever twist on the scene featuring the unforgettable tiny toon adventures theme song br br part of the universal appeal of the tiny toons is that the humour proves to be very intelligent as it targets subjects with a that proves that it does not at all deserve the title of children's fare that people seem to slap it with an entire segment featuring poor at the cinema pokes fun at in a note perfect way along with an additional jab at logo that scene is done so perfectly that it should be featured before every cinema showing there are also a couple of moments that poke fun at disney world cinematic plot holes and even warner's legal department the fact that today's cartoons are bland and un creative makes those intelligent moments even more as there probably will not be another animated series that will come close br br after watching how i spent my vacation for the first time in many years i can say with all certainty that they do not make cartoons quite like they used to with the ongoing censorship that today's family entertainment receive one wonders whether anything like this will ever be made again this review is not only a recommendation of a truly smart film but also a plea for spielberg and to team up again and bring forth a magical creation to our minds once again lord knows that the children of the twenty first century is in need for something with the intelligence of tiny toon adventures this is not a simple cash grab it is a wonderful film with full of spirit madcap mayhem and hilarity Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833816289901733 Review: when i was a kid i loved tiny toons i especially loved tiny toons how i spent my summer vacation i thought it was laughs on the floor funny a few years later my friend had the video and i figured i'd watch it for the good old days i was still on the floors laughing my opinion the plucky and hampton skit is the best they decide to go to happy world land and they end up having a crazy adventure to get there all the skits are funny i'm still looking for the video so if anyone has any tips please write me br br this is one of the funniest cartoons i have ever seen br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857422113418579 Review: how i spend my vacation puts closure to the television series that aired from 1990 to 1992 i've always enjoyed the series for what it is i've never compared the series to the looney tunes of the old days the video release was split up in four or five episodes i can't remember as i'm writing this for television and it's included in the episode list of the series what's good about this series is that all the main characters of the show have a major role in the story we see what they all do during their summer vacation in different parts of the world is with his parents in a safari plucky and hampton crossing the country with parents is in some beach etc the climax is very good and at the end all tiny toon characters reunite for the start of a new year in the thus practically ending the good run of this tv show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9612064361572266 Review: this is a great flick it is funny for everyone even adults we got jason voorhees leatherface like killer in this along with other wacky characters very funny flick for children of all ages must of rented this every time we went to the video store buster and babs make a good pair and gotta love the duck he is probably my favorite character i was never big on the tv show but this movie just brings back so many great memories must see for families fans of the show or anyone enjoyable no matter how small or old you are rent it now at your local video store br br p s needs a dvd release Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776261448860168 Review: before watching this movie my thoughts were like another israeli typical movie but i was to watch i great israeli drama the plot is really good and the actors act great one of the best movies i saw so at the i really recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.914706826210022 Review: one of my favorite movies of all times have seen it three times already it does a great job of summing up the walks of life israeli humor and seriousness and much of the problems israelis go through universal theme of wanting to be accepted and be accepted for who you are good subtle humor and it's the charisma of the characters that makes this movie magic and says a lot about culture and the contradictions and humor with a great actor in it cohen i highly recommend it to anyone and it's a movie perfect for practically anyone family movie boyfriend girlfriend movie and also says apart from israeli culture wanting to be accepted most of all how important family is with all its diversity and imperfections br br great great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928391575813293 Review: over the years some of them most enjoyable films have been about dysfunctional families br br is such a film br br this is an film about a jewish family br br this could be about any family in any culture we all know or would want to know people like those in this comic gem br br this 2003 delight was written directed by let us hope he a long career br br the movie is seen through the eyes of the 16 year old son who seems to be concerned with everyone in the family brilliantly played by cohen he was 18 when he made the movie br br he has been in a few since i know i will hunt them up hopefully this young man will become an international star br br the entire cast is magnificent i do hope i see them again br br i loved every person in the cast to some degree i think all who see this will agree br br it has been nominated for many international awards has won 8 it deserved every one br br now being a film in a language besides english it had a very limited run in the usa which i feel is regrettable br br rent this film you will be glad you did br br ratings 1 2 out of 4 95 points out of 100 imdb 9 out of 10 br br note since the story is not new this is as high a rating it can get Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9497485756874084 Review: this is a great movie to watch with a good friend boy girl friend or family basically one of those feel good movies you want to share with your loved ones without all the girlie crap you find in a lot of american feel good movies this movie is light hearted but makes you think and will make you laugh br br just a really simple but universal plot would think most people could relate in some way to this movie the characters in the movie are amazing and the actors do a great job in sucking you into the movie and the movie is topped off all along the way with hilarious true to life jewish humor i watched the movie for the first time last night and now i want to own it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717605113983154 Review: is simply a wonderful film writer director has created a story unlike any other and cast it with such consistently fine actors that it remains a puzzle to me that this film has not become an audience favorite throughout the world it is intelligent emotional and warm entertaining and in all categories it is a winner cohen in a brilliantly understated performance is a 16 year old lad who takes care of his highly dysfunctional family his mother is about as distasteful a as ever concocted and in a constant state of ill temper because of her husband cheated on her and because she is stuck working double shifts to support her ailing father in law elias who as grandfather is a bright funny wise loving old man who deeply cares for a married sister who periodically moves back in to the house because of constant with her husband who doesn't help her care for their infant twin sons his brother cohen whose life is loud electric about female and the favorite son of his mother stir this mixture and the result is the penultimate dysfunctional family unit cooks meals for them shops cleans house runs and cares for this grandfather and in general leads a life of submission to a family that views him as a longs for a girlfriend and practically fails his school because of his lack of time devoted to caring for his family and a lack of concentration his math teacher begin notes his natural genius on a discarded test and with the aid of the nair the two encourage him to be tested and discover that he is a genius with and arrange for him to try for a special school in mother will hear none of it but between fights with father albert and confrontations with the teacher and they finally consent to his testing for the school meanwhile discovers a girl his age who has moved in next door and gradually the two become intertwined in a physical and intellectual relationship always in the background is the support of grandfather and when the grandfather dies sets off on the journey to live his life for himself to realize his gifts to find his happiness the manner in which the family comes to grips with this is the peak of the movie and need not be revealed for the sake of loosing the power of the message the film is beautifully photographed the musical score is creatively lovely and the final result is one of of the human spirit highly recommended on every level in hebrew with english subtitles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896048307418823 Review: not being the least bit familiar with the characters from the comic book series i expected this film to merely accomplish the basic introduce me to the characters and their inherent characteristics present a plot and end with the destruction of the main adversary and perhaps hint at the possibility of a sequel and that's exactly what this movie happens to deliver br br however unlike with most other comic book movies i felt that this one did it with a bit of class risking a more limited audience with strong language and graphic fight scenes blade presents a very modern believable and dismal world whose little nuances effectively managed to elicit a sense of dread as minor as it may have been from a viewer who rarely ever becomes involved in a story unless an emotional i e sappy aspect is concerned br br yes the movie has innumerable and unrealistic situations such as a standard female doctor being astute enough to what no one else has been able to for several thousand years but when you have an enemy as cool as the one in this movie and fight scenes with involving and exciting camera cuts and special effects such as this what else matters it may run a little long but for what it sets out to do blade stands out in sharp relief among most other movies in this genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566817283630371 Review: this happened to be just starting on tv when i opened it and as i felt too lazy to change the channel i ended up watching it man was that fortunate br br this film is more of a fairy tale than a demanding drama and at times openly sentimental one it is definitely what one could call a feel good movie and i usually find such either boring or irritating yet this film is so very well done i could not help but love it the script will not twist your brain it is conventional but flawless the actors are brilliant every single one is a perfect fit for the role there is not much of a score but the bits of music enhance the movie beautifully br br if you can appreciate other things than expensive pyrotechnics vicious murders or saving the world in a movie do watch this if you ever have the chance 5 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9084513783454895 Review: when i played the first soul on i thought it was great when i played the second i was hooked and finally when soul iii was released i bought a playstation 2 and the game br br this can really keep you up for hours with a huge amount of characters loads of content and not to mention a great fighting system this really is the greatest fighting game to date br br the games strong points is foremost the vs gameplay were two human players battle each other either playing as one of the main characters or as a created and character the create character option is vast and allows the player to make thousands of different br br the only thing that bothers me is that if you create a character that uses the fighting style edge only kicks has to wear those ridiculous shoes br br this is absolutely the greatest fighting game one could wish for now i'm just hoping the planned movie won't be crap Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5842288732528687 Review: this game was one of the main reasons i actually got a i remember playing soul edge sometimes called soul blade back in the day and i was hooked on it br br i did play the original soul but i never got a chance to play it for a huge amount of time i did however buy the version of soul ii and that was what truly got me hooked on the series and i was ecstatic when i heard of soul iii this game still gives us the classic characters such as nightmare and however it also adds several new characters such as and the night terror the true boss of tales of souls the strategy based chronicles of sword mode is a new feature which i really like it can be quite challenging in the later chronicles but it's a good addition to the series br br the soul arena mode has several missions in which you must fight a certain enemy under certain circumstances the exception is final battle in which you simply must defeat night terror it's another fine touch that makes the game all the more fun br br in some scenes in tales of should you will be made to press certain buttons in order to get a different result this can be in order to dodge block an attack or to get a better ending every character has two endings all in all this is an excellent game and i'd recommend it if you're a fan of fighting games Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687824845314026 Review: the story line for this game is very jerky where it appears the game writers have tried to find ways to justify how a character appears in certain areas of the world map in tales of the soul that being said this is the only gripe i have about the game br br the beginning is spectacular with breath taking sceneries and interesting new devices such as the ability to create and design your own character and their own martial arts discipline there's even a second story mode which makes up for the awkward story design of tale of the souls br br parts of the during tale of the souls is also where you can decide the fate of your character to a certain degree which is an interesting feature br br with the many of characters you can create the varied paths you can explore in tales of the souls and the chronicle of swords story mode this game will keep any up rpg fans amused for a while Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8771881461143494 Review: soul has always been my favorite fighting game series of all time and is my favorite one of the series br br the graphics are very well done much bigger improvement over the choppy in soul edge soul blade the characters have facial expressions hair blows in the breeze and they even blink br br soul has always been known for it's interesting plots and characters and is no exception each character has his her background story that is detailed and well done my favorite character is she's cute she's funny and she's a strong female character yeah i know she wears pink and has a boyfriend who she ends up saving btw but there seems to be more to her than that like all the other characters have flaws and to their personalities so no character is perfect not even the good guys br br the music is beautifully composed for a fighting game series it doesn't sound the vampire series nor does it sound like old school porn film soundtrack mortal the characters have their own themes and a lot of the themes are done to match the culture of that certain part of the world i don't think there is a song on this soundtrack i don't like br br another cool thing about this game is to create your own anime like character create a soul you could make him her look as cute or as sexy or even ugly if you like however if you found a character that you like remember to take notes or else you won't remember how you created that character i found myself being very addicted to br br overall i think soul is my number one fighting game series of all time it has everything i asked for what more could i want Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925899088382721 Review: soul is more solid than it ever was with the new character creation and the bad ass chronicle of the sword mode on the home version br br the arcade version is more complete even though the character roster is smaller than the home version this version is definitely the more pretty of the two eliminating all of the goofy unrealistic fighting styles found in the home version if you were in any way disappointed with the home version or perhaps thought it was too much you might find a much more likable and straight forward game of soul in the arcade think you have what it takes to become a legend Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8179069757461548 Review: compared to the competition soul 3 is a god amongst games a true piece of art however compared to its bit predecessors the latest in superior slash em up series is over ambitious its attempts to improve on perfection isn't quite successful br br there are new and game play that i commend for trying to elevate the series to new heights but they just complicate things examples well the character creation mode is a great idea in theory but in actuality is full of restrictions and is no way as as that found in the wwe games for example the chronicles of the sword mode is fun and thought provoking for a little while but eventually drags on and a chore to earn money rather than a genuinely fun game also the tale of souls mode which is basically the arcade mode with little bits of inconsequential story and style bits thrown in really feels slow br br omg you don't know what your saying is probably what the more overzealous of you are thinking but don't get it twisted i don't hate this game this game is great its still got that classic game play although some characters moves have been needlessly changed absolutely stunning graphics and that epic soundtrack that the games are known for and also on the good side of things are the new characters particularly who are all cool in their own way except yes i know i'm br br its just that compared to soul 1 and 2 it feels like its trying to be much more than it actually is that doesn't mean that its not a classic it just means that compared to its own high standards it falls a bit short despite having more characters moves stages and better graphics than ever br br still soul 3 wipes the floor with 95 of games out there though and that counts for something oh and all those who mark this review as clearly feel hurt that i insulted their darling well listen up girl she ain't real and even if she was she wouldn't be caught dead with you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7315638065338135 Review: iron eagle has always been one of my films for a long time now it looks like but with a different plot and a lot of people will disagree with me here in my view it's better than br br this film has some amazing scenes when the fighter jets are zooming through the air it also has the queen song one vision thumping in the background which in my opinion is a fantastic song br br to be honest iron eagle was very good but it's sequels were rubbish br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9057098031044006 Review: this was an awesome movie with flight scenes that were incredibly realistic i have seen it multiple times and it has kept my attention throughout every time i myself am a big fan of the air force and love to watch any movie where i can get a glimpse of an f 16 flying if you like top gun then i guarantee you will love this movie also except for a few mild curse words this is an excellent movie for the whole family it has a great plot and does not have a dull moment throughout the entire movie every second is action packed and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next so once again i highly recommend this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9862239360809326 Review: iron eagle may not be the most believable film plot wise but the characters are well written and very well acted if you cannot believe the characters the film is a flop br br i believe the photography especially the aerial photography is superb i believe it is far superior to top gun to which it is endlessly compared it is one of the best pieces of aerial photography i have seen the soundtrack by basil forgive the spelling is great and well with the rock tunes i wish that portion of the soundtrack were available br br jason does well as the teenager who suddenly has to grow up in a rush and and the realities of life death and responsibilities lou gossett is fab as both hard bitten and yet human as he recalls pilot deaths br br there are lots of movies out there that you watch once and don't care to watch again then there are those movies that get you for one aspect or another and you can watch it again and again iron eagle is that kind of movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298241138458252 Review: in this film i prefer frost he's so sexy i love his eyes i like stephen dorff and the vampires so i went to see it i hope to see a gothic film with him blade it was very about the future if vampires had been real i would be turned by frost Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8137767314910889 Review: not too much the classic top gun or independence day when it comes to fighter jet excitement yes the movie top to bottom is based on a truly fictional example of how anyone can pull off a rescue but it is cool because it breaks all traditional rules the kid doing what he wants to do in a jet the way he wants to do it br br i can't really put my finger on just what i love about this movie but others i know that saw the movie feel the same way about it i do i think its just basically a lot of fun but maybe a little too unrealistic for some to buy into br br again regardless i loved it people who i know saw it loved it so its definitely worth seeing to make your own decisions about it put it this way i thought that top gun was one of the best fighter pilot movies ever and i like this movie just as much if not more than top gun don't miss out do see it a truly inspirational movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9730222821235657 Review: i really like the movie's opening when col ted masters realizes on his fighter radar that four enemy aircraft were approaching from about 10 o'clock the good news is that the movie does not mention at the very beginning that the colonel along with a fighter who was a lieutenant was trying to do a freedom of exercise along the eastern sea but went a little too past the restricted air space zone reserved for a rogue middle eastern nation as they fly past it br br i also like all of the on the colonel's fighter radar and computer displays as the enemy aircraft aggressively picks the two american fighter pilots into an engagement for violating their that first immediately reminds me of the famous fighter pilot movie top gun from the of the enemy bandits to the enemy thirty rounds that struck the colonel's jet engines and forcing the plane down forcing him to all of this reminds us of one thing fighter techniques can keep you alive but one false move can cause you to be shot down br br the only problem in the movie was the snake sequence scene it was a little bit too long yes the movie's opening was great when you see the conflict which was the engagement only when one boy tells doug masters that his father was shot down after the planes landed in the snake race forces us back to the time the conflict already started i guess the snake sequence in the middle should be interrupted a little bit by col masters being dragged in in the middle of the desert on his way to the detention center while the music sequence for the snake continues the film does not do it if it were the details would have been at that point still good otherwise br br when word found out that col ted masters trial for high treason violating air was over and he was condemned to be hung on the gallows in three days doug masters decides to go into action with the air force having futile attempts to save the man doug decides to pull his friends and col sinclair played by louis gossett jr for a plan to rescue masters risking a high chance of facing a court martial and spending more than a year in a military he goes against air force policy and makes a plan to rescue masters without consent of the u s government br br doug and his friends sneak into several classified areas of the base to get plenty of stuff on the area where masters is held for the upcoming hanging and the surrounding area around which turns out to be a fake middle eastern country for the movie one plan included shooting off outside the air force area as a diversion to get classified photos and maintenance stuff on the fighter aircraft fighter base intelligence and all of the other military stuff around br br when all was said and done and sinclair studied all of the intelligence he almost at that plan because doug was way too cocky not until they get the two f 16 planes and tried a dry run across a firing range that i realized what they were going to do overseas i realized that fighter shooting and bomb dropping is not good until he hears rock music i can remember when he dropped one 82 bomb on a target and the bomb missed by 20 feet i realized that doug is unusual he likes music when he fires the fighter ammunition br br the last part of the conflict the final action in iron eagle was better than top climax of the hostile sequences i liked the way the final conflict unfolded especially when doug masters faces off with an middle eastern ace fighter pilot who actually ran the trial against ted masters short but sweet when doug took the enemy fighter out after a second try by a side missile looks like this colonel was akin to darth vader in star wars in the air he can be very evil because if you have seen star wars darth vader was actually anakin skywalker who was an ace pilot in space unusual for this but still works Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9188688397407532 Review: lou gossett jr is great as a super u s air force pilot who comes to the rescue of a nice but jason the son of a captured pilot who is determined to borrow a couple of f 16 fighters to use in an attempt to save his dad from a dictator david suchet of an enemy overseas country br br better than this air force aviation film has excitement and lots of explosions you know all that cool stuff you'd want from a contemporary military adventure film br br cool music including twisted sister's dee snider out not gonna take it' and king excellent say br br aim high air force Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808977246284485 Review: in the 1980's patriotism and in some cases flat out was pretty high do we get to win this time a line famous from rambo first blood part ii could almost sum up how many people felt at that time a longing for the style of films they grew up with flat out balls to the wall we're good your bad now let's blow something up and go home while rambo rocky and for the most part top gun seemed more geared towards attracting an older crowd iron eagle went straight for the kids canadian writer and director sidney j brings out everything that you love and hate about that time period the kick in the pants rock out 80's never say die road of the gypsy etc to the over the top and sometimes almost unbelievable action adventure iron eagle succeeded for one reason it was f u n fun it's the type of movie you can turn on and sit back and enjoy every ridiculous totally 80's moment you don't have to think about if it could really happen or if the acting is truly believable it's just fun and that's all you can really ask for in this type of movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481267929077148 Review: maybe i'm biased because the f 16 is my favorite fighter aircraft although the f 14 is probably second or third but i liked this movie the sequels iron eagle ii and iii don't measure up acting and plot wise but the first one along with top gun have excellent flying and music along with reasonable plots and acting ii and iii clearly have much less of a flight budget but their main drawback is plot and acting i suspect the relative fame and popularity of iron eagle compared to top gun is almost entirely a reflection of the fame and popularity of jason compared to tom cruise another plus for me is an all too brief appearance by smith 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840244650840759 Review: this was a pretty good movie i love fighter jet movies and this was the best one i've seen lately it was made using real planes so that made it an even better movie if you like watching u s f blow the living out of their enemies this is a great movie for you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8696462512016296 Review: ok yes its bad yes its complete fluff yes it makes the look like an oscar winner but look at it like i did i was 13 special effects were pretty much non in 90 of films back in the good ole days when films needed a story line ok so even the storyline is a bit dodgy but wow did i get into this film as a kid in the 80s cheesy rock bad special effects but airplanes an aerial fights and it had queens one vision on the soundtrack see even the worst things have a silver lining all in all if you want a bad film to show a 12 year old who hates computer effects if there is such a film this is the ideal choice Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07051943987607956 Review: i think that this movie is actually entertaining although it lacks some features essential for this films first of all when doug and start their mission they take off with f and during the combat scenes they are f the second thing i dislike of this film is the ever repeating f 16 rolling to its right to escape from missiles why and haven't been shown in any movie yet third of all once you see the f 16 almost empty of ammo it appears again plenty of missiles the models used to simulate the destroyed aircraft ain't good either however i think that using as opponent planes was really good far better than the f 5 shown in top gun but this movie isn't as good as that masterpiece br br a funny movie i love planes and i've seen it more than 3 times Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.19728581607341766 Review: i'm sorry but i just can't help it i love watching iron eagle now do not misunderstand me i am not saying that this is a great movie no rather i would put it that this is an endlessly entertaining movie for people who cut this movie to pieces for not being realistic are kinda missing the point of course iron plot was ridiculous but i believe its target audience was kids and i sure remember finding this cool when i was little now i just find it amusing as a guilty pleasure kinda like road house this movie is part of the great pantheon of 80's kids taking on the stodgy adult power structure movies you must remember d a r y l real genius e t etc if you ask me just watching doug and ride the snake in the beginning is worth the cost of the dvd that whole sequence was so stupid but at the same time it was hilarious funny totally 80's all that good stuff so bottom line iron eagle is a great 80's guilty pleasure the hairstyles the dancing the music the dialogue its all funny as hell i have iron eagle on dvd and to me it was totally worth 9 99 at best buy if you love laughing at dated unrealistic action movies this one is a must see oh yeah and i think its plot was only marginally stupider than other fighter pilot action pic top gun Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8441746830940247 Review: okay here's the deal there's this american pilot who's flying along minding his own business when suddenly he's by evil cowardly non american fighter planes they're middle eastern types but suffice to say they don't like apple pie or elvis presley who proceed to shoot him down now this american pilot was doing nothing wrong but those evil non americans didn't care and before you know it he's up in a foreign jail and sentenced to death br br now what would normally happen here is that the us military would carpet bomb a couple of nearby towns until the pilot was released but not this time those evil peace types probably got involved and managed to stop any kind of massacre as you can imagine this doesn't please the family and the evil foreign dictator has this smug look about him he'll make those americans pay oh yes indeed br br but he didn't reckon on doug masters the captured pilots 16 year old son you see doug has been able to fly a plane longer than he can drive a car which can't be that long and decides to fly into that evil foreign country and get his dad back so with the help of his friends doug and his retired pilot sinclair doug a two man air raid on the foreigners br br now you'd think that this plan would be bound to fail but you'd be wrong sure those middle eastern types might be all veteran pilots but got an ace up his sleeve he listens to rock music when he flies after shooting down a dozen or so enemy planes and blowing up an oil doug lands at an airport and gets his now wounded dad the plane understandably the evil not quite so smug anymore dictator gets quite annoyed at these antics and takes to the skies himself in bid to shoot down doug but the young lad listens to some more rock music and blows the villain out of the sky br br after doug and have shot down 90 of their air force the foreigners send up their last few planes in a rather poor attempt to shoot doug down but in the nick of time a flight of us turn up and scare them away br br i cannot recommend this film enough it was the first ever movie that i brought and until i was twenty i kept hoping that my dad would get shot down over a foreign country so that i could rescue him but he's doesn't like flying so it didn't happen Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09566386044025421 Review: blade is probably one of the best vampire action movies ever made it has it all action horror blood this movie is for action fans it's either you like it a lot either you hate it and if you hate it it means you don't like action or vampires movies wesley snipes takes his role seriously and he his the perfect guy for blade Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9345623254776001 Review: i really wanted to write a title for this review that didn't come off as corny or gushing but still described my feelings for this show i can see now that it is not possible american family is one of the best shows i have ever had the pleasure of watching on television several reviewers here on imdb have mentioned the word beautiful when describing this show never has a word been more fitting the cinematography for this show is stunning every scene and shot looks like a masterpiece the lighting camera moves scene composition and colors i have to keep reminding myself that i'm watching a tv show and not a motion picture masterpiece the score by lee and nathan wang brings tears to my eyes and most importantly the acting by the all around amazing cast is honest and sincere i do not feel like i am watching performances i feel like i'm watching real life if only real life could be this beautiful br br american family has indeed raised the bar for quality entertainment on television i highly recommend this show to anyone who is willing to watch it i could easily cbs for passing on this show but i have to say that it doesn't matter to me who airs it i'm just glad it's out there for everyone to see so i do thank pbs for not allowing this show to disappear into nothingness br br i have to give special recognition to the way each finale ended the first one was pure creative brilliance and it moved me to tears i was waiting to see if season two would also end in a creative way and sure enough it did again tears br br my thanks to all of those involved you really have made a special piece of art with this show and i sincerely mean that it is a shame that we only got two seasons but a miracle we got anything at all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8490908145904541 Review: being a d b sweeney fan i've been on the lookout for this movie for quite some time i recently rented the video and found it very enjoyable it had some really hilarious scenes the dysfunctional lives of some of the characters was unsettling but i think the movie also showed that it's possible to keep your life on track or get it back on track if it's been derailed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9618020057678223 Review: this focuses around the lives of four women all good friends and their male companions each has a story the men as well everything links everybody to everybody and everything is being brought to a quick change after a trip the girls take to palm springs br br basically the film is no different from other of the genre but i liked the details brooke shields is a that fears loneliness therefore she bangs just about everybody to get to have a warm body next to her in the morning but then can't really commit as a man i find these women are a blessing but she is not a happy person everything else that happens revolves around this crazy woman but in the end we get more clarity over life and relationships which is good br br i can't tell if the acting was bad it didn't seem to me the script was a little inconsistent but not more than any romantic comedy it's a bit more depressing than most which is good because you don't get dreary romantic comedies every day br br it's worth a watch with the especially if you have cheated on her or plan to Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.57566899061203 Review: this film is a tour de force from julie who directs and does the stage design and masks no one comes near to matching her imagination on the modern operatic stage since making this film in 1992 she has had much success in film making and in directing musicals one can only hope that she can be persuaded to return to opera one day i would love to see a ring cycle directed by her the current at garden has giants with over sized hands just like the characters in this film the current butterfly at uses japanese puppetry coincidence maybe or evidence that influence is pervasive br br uses fantastical costumes masks puppets and birds to recreate the story of on a stage set on above a lake red are a recurring theme they are used as an chord when is born they hang down from eyes after he has blinded himself in a breathtaking effect they are used to make a crossroads when of his father is by puppets br br this neo classical opera ballet by enjoyed justified obscurity until this film brought it to life the music is uninspired but inoffensive and philip jesse norman and a very young make the most of it the singers are fairly in with wishes min tanaka is the dancing to singing this creates some slight confusion towards the end when dancing pokes out the eyes of singing br br the is in latin but do not worry if your high school latin is a bit rusty there is a helpful narrator who introduces and describes each scene in japanese Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444682002067566 Review: the music is by and not by stupid incompetent philip glass and was written ten years before unfortunate birth the staging is simply extraordinary the narrative in japanese adds a threatening quality and intensity that the latin version does not have version the giant heads and hands are totally justified by the mythic aspect of the tale the props and make up used for the plague are simply spot on it's best work the singers are very good especially is quite moving and clean and norman finds the right expression and her beauty is here and finds its right place larger than life simply a must Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9705619812011719 Review: this is a video version of a stage production with extra shooting for the video edition the result gains both the drama of the stage with the impact of well produced film the set by george with and masks by julie are superb br br norman is terrific and one gets to hear and see the young this production is stunning emotional and majestic if you don't see this you have missed out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9739915132522583 Review: i wish i could have met ida lupino when people ask who you if you could have 6 extraordinary 20th century persons over for dinner well for me one person would be her i think she is now one of the great unsung and personalities in the film industry her life story would make a great movie hey mr bogdanovich ida lupino has been the driving force in many fascinating noir films of the 40s and 50s i can remember being saddened at seeing her reduced to a horrible part in a ghastly film is the late 70s she was bitten by a big worm at the kitchen sink ugh i should have contacted her then as she died not long after more from the part than the worm too from high sierra and the extraordinary rko thriller on dangerous ground ida lupino was often the producer and the lead actress later with her husband howard duff they produced many now timeless noir dramas that are still very engrossing today one of them is jennifer which i think is the last film with a monogram pictures copyright monogram changed the company name to allied artists in 1953 and jennifer has both company names on the opening credits this is a superior haunted house thriller equally as scary as both the innocents and the haunting made 8 years later really chilling and very creepy this tiny film is exactly the sort of really good film ida lupino made and was responsible for try and find it you will always remember it and as i feel much admiration for this great and almost forgotten actress producer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728560447692871 Review: i first caught up with jennifer years ago while out of town when it showed up on tv in the middle of the night i fell asleep before it ended but it stuck with me until i had to track it down its appeal is that though there's not a lot to it it weaves an intriguing atmosphere and because ida lupino and howard duff real life man and wife at the time display an alluring low key chemistry lupino plays a woman engaged to house sit a vast california estate whose previous caretaker jennifer up and disappeared shades of jack nicholson in the shining although in this instance it's not lupino who goes or went mad duff is the guy in town who manages the finances and takes a shine to lupino who decides to play hard to get she becomes more and more involved not to say obsessed with what happened to her predecessor in the old dark house full of descending and locked the and the romantic are by far the best part of the movie as viewers are likely to find the resolution a bit of a letdown there's just not that much to it except a little at the tail end that brian de palma's filmic but it's well done and again it sticks with you extra added attraction this is the film that introduced the song angel eyes which would become part of the standard repertoire of ol' blue eyes Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6542869806289673 Review: the movie jennifer with ida lupino and howard duff is film noir magnificence this is a mostly unknown movie that all film noir fans should see jennifer was filmed with the most unusual camera angles for that time which made the movie have a surreal like quality at times i love the stark black and white film noir movies film noir in color is not as good the cast and script is excellent the rather creepy music is fun to listen to ida lupino is one of the best and talented actresses to ever grace the screen i have never seen a production that she was in that i did not like she was not only breathtakingly beautiful she was a fine actress the first movie that i remember seeing ida lupino in was with richard widmark and wilde i never forgot the movie or her i saw her last films like food of the gods and women in chains and even though the movies were not her usual fare she was still delightful in them as an actress howard duff is always terrific to watch i highly recommend this masterpiece to everyone i have this movie on vhs tape Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9880604147911072 Review: it has been almost 50 years since i saw jennifer for the first and only time i did not know the name of this movie until i looked it up on this web site but i have told many people especially my grandchildren how movies do not have to include graphic details in order to frighten you and leave powerful impact the story skillfully introduces you to concepts which if true put ida lupino in a very dangerous situation each time miss lupino discovers a new fact she draws the viewer into her confusion and fear br br this movie has such impact on me that almost 50 years later i still list it as one of the most frightening movies that i have ever seen yet this movie does not contain the blood and gore which became popular shortly after this movie was made it's amazing what impact a good story and great actors can make Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803026914596558 Review: great underrated movie great action good actors and a wonderful story line wesley is good and the villain the bad guy is wonderful the girl plays a nice role and the comedy mixed with Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9699254631996155 Review: deep blood its one of those movies you here about and you say not another italian jaws ripoff well deep blood is far from that it is a cheap as film making can get and on the other side it is creative as well in jaws and all the other shark films we all have seen or herd about they all use fake made sharks well in joe film he takes a new approach by using all stock footage for his shark scenes this is one of the many reasons i like deep blood so much is because it didn't use stock footage br br in deep blood an ancient indian spirit a beach town in the form of a bloodthirsty shark in joe shark classic deep blood br br it seems that a native american elder once warned a group of youngsters about this great evil in the sea and years later the friends are forced to face their fears when one of them is killed by a shark in a series of attacks along their now it's up to the remaining few to make sure that this monster is killed even if it means heading out to sea to do it br br joe d'amato directed and produced this film under his company the released in 1989 and was later used in bruno cruel jaws jaws 5 along with many other shark films joe shark entry is a great film and any joe d'amato fan of shark movie watcher should give it a try Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.28591975569725037 Review: this is a great italian shark movie probably not a full action type of shark movie but it has a great story about a native american in the form of a killer shark that attacks a small beach community the movie has actual scenes of real sharks and some not but how they made it is pretty good the cast are not that brilliant of acting in this shark film but it it shows better acting in some other italian shark movies such as e g cruel jaws last shark they show some pretty bad acting but most italian shark movies are good which means this votes best as the best italian shark movie ever some scenes in this movie show violence gore which makes this film good that it shows it so i would say this is the best film for all shark movie fans Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8795544505119324 Review: brian keith as cole and richard as wade matlock make excellent villains they just love intimidating the locals in the most brutal way possible and at any suggestion that there might be a more humane way to achieve their ends it's a pity that goody goody glenn ford gets in their way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8414084315299988 Review: this is a great western story with outstanding veteran actors who made this film great entertainment to view and enjoy glenn ford john parrish midway tries to play low key after having experienced battles in the war and plays the peace maker role for the time being john parrish decides the town is entirely too rough and tough and goes to visit barbara stanwyck martha crime of passion 57 who is the wife of edward g robinson lee the red house lee offers john parrish fifteen thousand dollars for his ranch and john turns down the offer lee decides to have his son brian keith cole the wind the lion change his mind in more ways than one there are romantic scenes between may wynn caroline the caine mutiny and john parrish and some hot encounters with dianne foster judith three hours to kill who hates her father lee if you like edward g robinson and glenn ford films this is a film you will want to view and enjoy from beginning to end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727301597595215 Review: the violent men is a good western perhaps the story is not an original one big ranch owner dedicated to run out small competitors out of a valley he needs for his increasing cattle but the film has many ingredients that raises its level and makes it worth seeing br br the cast is a highlight there's the reliable glenn ford john parrish as a former army officer and now one of the small who tries to stay out of troubles until he is pushed to hard edward robinson lew wilkinson is as good as always as the crippled big man and barbara stanwyck martha plays his treacherous wife in one of her usual mean woman roles she deals with easily others were in double indemnity and blowing wild brian keith cole does it perfectly as robinson's gunman brother an ambitious man trying to take over his brother's big ranch no matter what regular 50's westerns villain richard wade is there too and ends as usual no surprise there dianne foster judith wilkinson plays robinson's daughter who does not approve his father mother and uncle's way of handling things with their neighbors br br rudolph mate brings a standard but acceptable direction perhaps helped by beautiful and wide open scenery and a fine and appropriate music score helps too br br the inevitable final showdown between ford and keith is one of the best in western movies each man in his own style notice ford's shooting with his straight arm and aiming at its target in the military way settle their differences then and once and for all br br this is for sure one of glenn ford's best western appearances second only to the classic 3 10 to yuma he made two years later it's probably the cast that puts the film as an a rate and as for me it enters the top 10 list of the genre Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824790954589844 Review: this is one of my favourite westerns what a cast glenn ford plays his role in his usual mild controlled but firm manner ford plays one of the smaller in the shadow of the mighty anchor ranch that wants to swallow up the whole territory edward g robinson plays the crippled patriarch of the anchor ranch and stanwyck plays his sly scheming wife there is plenty of action in this western that is quite impressive the scenery is delicious and the scope photography is breath taking and the soundtrack is stereo i would say that this western had a size able budget it looks expensive one of a series of great glenn ford westerns Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843829274177551 Review: it's always interesting to catch a line in a film that winds up being somewhat prophetic for the future of an actor in this case i was intrigued by edward g robinson's statement to barbara stanwyck i promised you the valley as he discusses the lone hold outs to his attempt to control all the land in ten years later stanwyck would star as the of the family on the big valley somehow i thought she might have looked older in the earlier picture i guess all those bright gowns and fancy riding outfits have a way of bringing out one's youthful side br br as for my summary line above that's lee of john parrish glenn ford one of those hold outs mentioned earlier shortly after parrish uses his knowledge of military tactics to take out a number of hands after they raid his ranch and torch his home i liked the way the film explored his character starting with the way he dealt with foreman wade matlock richard in a calculated showdown the set up for the ambush was also a clever maneuver opposed to the strategy of rushing the bad guys head on with both sides fighting it out to the last man standing for that parrish also had something to say never meet the enemy on his terms br br the violent men is a good title for this film and was probably at the head of it's class in the mid 1950's though by today's standards doesn't come close to the blood letting one will find in a tombstone or open range where the bullets exact a nasty but it's shaped by fine performances from the principals with a sub plot exploring infidelity that seemed almost ironic considering it was stanwyck's character who was cheating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9558721780776978 Review: this is the classic western the good glenn ford the dashing hero the ex soldier the man who would not hold a gun again he eventually has to stand up the the evil land baron edward g robinson who owns most of the valley and wants it all then there's barbara stanwyck the real ruler of the edward g robinson's wife who will allow no one to get in her way even making edward g robinson look weak she is so evil that everyone else pales next to her blind ambition and to rule the valley and everyone in it the in her eye as she sees people face death for her is unnerving it is worth waiting for throw in a young brian keith and a few others and you have a drama that stands on its own with the requisite shoot outs and close ups of hard riding cowboys and you have a heck of a western without giving anything away there are enough twists and turns within to make this not just a standard cowboy shoot em up Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6844858527183533 Review: i really enjoyed this movie i have a real sense of justice and eye for an and this movie delivers that in spades glenn ford is offered a very low price for his ranch by the big rancher in the valley then one of his ranch hands is beaten and shot help him make up his mind about when the ranch hand dies and the sheriff refuses to do anything ford seems at first reluctant to do anything his men to not take things into their own hands but that's just what he is about to do i knew this movie was about to catch fire when he went into the saloon and faced the guy richard one of my very favorite bad guy character actors who had killed his ranch hand after a gentle exchange of dialog with him glenn ford slaps his face and shoots him dead kind of a neat added bit of justice he kills this guy with the gun that had belonged to his murdered in short order we're treated to ford letting his ranch be burned so his men are justified in the crew from the other ranch then ford and his men all the horses and cattle of the big bad guy's ranch then they show up and burn the and the big fancy house to the ground talk about getting even big time lots of action in this movie there's more to the story than this but i'll just recommend you watch the movie glenn ford was someone who showed time and again what can happen when you someone and i really enjoyed watching him get justice the old fashioned way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8595195412635803 Review: john parrish is an ex union officer who plans to sell his ranch and land to the over at anchor the trouble is that the price being offered is way to low and when they start to bully parrish and his workers he has a change of heart particularly when things take a brutal turn for the worse br br originally after watching this one i had a sense of frustration chiefly because of the cast that was involved when you got edward g robinson glenn ford and barbara stanwyck in the same movie you hope that they get a story and script from which to excel sadly they don't get chance to produce a western classic worthy of multiple or is that my over expectation is doing it a disservice well i slept on it and decided to ponder further about the picture i think yes it's fair to say that the actors in question deserved a better story from which to work from it is when all is said and done a plot that has been milked for all it's worth and then some but the violent men is still a very rewarding film regardless of the missed opportunities evident with the production br br glenn ford as parrish is as cool as an nose throughout and it's always great to see babs stanwyck playing a bitch because she's good at it while eddie g when one gets used to him being in a western is fine in what is an under written part robinson who stepped in at the last minute when first choice as lee broderick crawford got injured is the one who is short changed the most by the makers even supporting characters such as the devilish wade matlock a grinning delight from the reliable richard and judith a radiant dianne foster get something to leave an impression with but for what it is robinson's toting bad guy is at the least memorable for all the right reasons br br not shy on action and gun play it's with the twists and almost shakespearean tragedies that rudolph film rises above the mundane with all of it gorgeously framed by burnett stunning cinematography lone pine in alabama has been used on many a western picture see seven men from now for another glorious use of it but here really excels and manages to dazzle the eyes at every turn the violent men isn't a great western picture and perhaps a better director than could have really given donald hamilton's the big country novel an adaptation to be proud of but for every and i personally had with it i found two more reasons to actually really like it so that it be it's recommended for sure 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9901646971702576 Review: i loved it in fact i watched it over and over and over and i could watch it again this movie doesn't get boring br br the vampire concept is in this movie it's a job well done great for today's generation br br wesley snipes was born for this role stephen dorff was an ideal vampire she can bite me any time she wants and what a sexy accent she has provides great comical relief br br this vampire movie is like no other i can't wait for blade 2 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8520097136497498 Review: stanwyck at her villainous best robinson her equal as ruthless land in this fairly ordinary western br br some good action scenes strong use of location colour and cinemascope but why the obvious use of stock footage in the scene br br ford is dependable as always and foster is strong as robinson's daughter but it is the film and it's not just stanwyck and robinson brian keith makes a surprisingly dashing villain as stanwyck's lover and richard is unforgettable as a cold hearted killer br br see it for the camp value Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9556763768196106 Review: extremely entertaining mid 1950's western that packs a whole lot into just a 96 minute running time most viewers will quickly get drawn into this story and will find the experience quite enjoyable more than just a b western but not really an epic the budget was modest and the cast despite several big names glenn ford was the only box office draw at the time edward g robinson and barbara stanwyck were past their and looking for work stanwyck was 10 years away from a new popularity in the big valley brian keith and dianne foster were just starting out br br ford plays john parrish a small rancher who decides to sell out when the sympathetic sheriff is murdered by the big robinson hired gunman parrish is a former confederate officer who only moved out west for health reasons br br robinson plays lee who already owns most of the valley and intends to acquire the rest making good on a promise to his wife martha stanwyck lee was crippled in a land war he fought 12 years earlier his brother cole keith has come up from texas to help him run the huge spread lee has been turning a blind eye to obvious between stanwyck and keith but sensitive daughter judith foster is understandably upset by what is going on in their home br br john parrish has promised his fiancée caroline may that he will move back east caroline who is modeled on grace kelly's high noon character breaks off the engagement at the first sign of trouble and simply disappears from the film this leaves the way open for a john and judith romance to develop br br the violence starts early and continues throughout the film with parrish able to apply military tactics against an enemy who his ability and determination he has a very original confrontation with the main about midway into the film ford plays one of his standard characters the modest guy who everyone with a self deprecating manner who is slow to take offense but brutal when finally provoked very much like his role in the br br robinson is likewise excellent as a man who maintains his personal integrity even though physically just a shadow of his former self and he gets enough lines and screen time to adequately develop his character br br stanwyck has the most difficult role and she is simply not convincing as the classic two faced woman a seemingly loyal wife who is scheming to replace her husband with his brother in part this is because she is not enough time to do anything more than superficially convey either side of the character that said a talented actress could have done a much better job even with these limitations br br dianne foster is a pleasant surprise she should remind viewers a lot of carroll baker both physically and in acting style although required to play judith according to 1950's convention she is allowed to be tough but then required to break into hysterics after each major confrontation foster shows a nice range she conveys a growing attraction for parrish but does it so subtly that it is only in retrospect that the various clues click into place br br the real problem with the violent men is that it tries to be both an action western and a character study morality play because so much has to happen on the screen much of the action is rushed and many of the characters get only a cursory treatment this is neither fatal flaw nor a reason to avoid the film but it could have been significantly better with another 20 minutes of running time or the absence of unnecessary characters like caroline br br then again what do i know i'm only a child Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0783490464091301 Review: the violent men is pretty good western that certainly benefits from its excellent cast br br edward g robinson is the big rancher trying to squeeze out the smaller one of whom is glenn ford ford is ready to sell to appease his fiance may wynn until robinson's ambitious brother brian keith murders one of ford's hands then you know what happens next br br barbara stanwyck is along as robinson's scheming wife the kind of role in which she specialized dianne foster plays their daughter who comes to admire ford br br the violent men is nothing more than a b plot with an a movie cast but it is very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9465109705924988 Review: a western through and through as the title character portrayed by glenn ford says no i don't want to fight but i will if it's forced on me this movie is about being intelligent strong and fighting for one's beliefs with courage never stop striving for what you feel is right great action and mostly quick paced good to see brian keith in this role and edward g robinson as an older western man glenn ford lives up to his western image thoroughly enjoyable film includes strategic non military warfare of course it's violent like the title states but not too graphic like in the computer generated era films it's mostly about strong personality clashes Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9115719795227051 Review: this was a very good 1950s western one of the better ones i've seen in a decade which featured that genre on screen and on tv it certainly had three big actors on the marquee glenn ford barbara stanwyck and edward g robinson it turns out that ford was the star of this film while the other two stars were in supporting roles ford had the bulk of the dialog he also was the good guy while robinson was the bad guy and stanwyck was twice as bad as robinson she played the real heavy in this film and the character she played was a little too contradictory at times br br ford handled his starring status very ably as he usually did especially in westerns he played a nice guy who didn't want to fight was a peaceful man but if you pushed him look out br br the story had a nice mixture of action and lulls not either it had an expansive western setting which was put to good use with the widescreen it also featured realistic people in a realistic setting that credibility with the characters especially the supporting players was most impressive the men way out the women in this film acting and character wise dianne foster and may wynn were weak the only negatives of the production it's easy to see why these two actresses never became stars br br even though it is over 50 years old this western is one you'd still find fast enough moving to enjoy no matter how old you are or what you're used to seeing for classic film fans this is almost a must with this cast and good story highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9942336678504944 Review: this is yet another western about a greedy cattle baron looking to push out small and farmers it's certainly all been done before and since but the violent men is something special br br what makes it special is barbara stanwyck playing the role of vixen as she often did in her later films she's married to the crippled edward g robinson who's the cattle baron here but robinson is crippled and there is some hint that his injuries may have left him impotent no matter to barbara whose needs are being met by her brother in law brian keith that doesn't sit well with either dianne foster who is robinson and stanwyck's daughter nor with milan who is mexican girl friend br br the infidelity subplot almost takes over the film but glenn ford as the stalwart small rancher who is a civil war veteran come west for his health manages to hold his own here he's every inch the quiet western hero who people make the mistake of pushing once too often i almost expect those famous words from wild bill elliott to come out of ford's mouth i'm a man would have been very in the men br br the fifties was the age of the adult western themes were entering into horse operas that hadn't been explored before the following year glenn ford would do another western one of his best which also explores infidelity as a plot component br br there's enough traditional western stuff in the violent men and plenty for those who are addicted to soap operas as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9235255718231201 Review: one type of western i greatly enjoy is when the apparently weak which is reluctant to fight and answer the challenge of the strong finally decides there is no other way there is a great moment in this film when john parrish glenn ford goes into the saloon and decides to stand up to the wade matlock it is the type of scene that makes the audience applaud in my opinion the violent men is a great western i would rank it among the best it makes great use of the wide screen a spectacular scenery of the mountains the women have a crucial part caroline may is engaged to parrish but you feel that she is only using him as a means of getting out of there and moving east she wants him to sell the ranch no matter what price martha barbara is tired of helping her crippled husband lee edward g robinson but she will do anything to have an always bigger ranch and more power meanwhile she is betraying her husband with his brother brian keith her daughter judith diane foster is seeing all that happens but feeling impotent to react because she does not want to hurt her father parrish all the small farmers and uses the strategy he learned in the army to go against the anchor ranch like he had warned lee don't make me fight because you won't like my way of fighting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9181788563728333 Review: the violent men marked the finest collaboration of rudolph with glenn ford in an intensely satisfying drama of rugged primitive br br ford is john parrish a former cavalry captain who is to get married and start a new his fiancée caroline may wynn is desperate to move east and to see him selling his spread to lee edward g robinson br br parrish is not even much of a but he do understand that there is something big building up in the in the army they used to call it pressure ' first cole brian keith comes back from texas to help his brother run then a tough kid with a fancy gun richard shows up on the then all the small are forced out getting the same kind of parrish saw himself either running like they did or stand and br br but can he easily deals with a man who sends six killers to shoot an old man in the back can he easily argues with a man who started with a few acres of land and now owns practically the whole valley br br all that grass and sand ever meant to the ex confederate army officer the past three it was a place to regain his out of habit of taking advice parrish what happen in this valley is no concern of mine and much to the disappointment of the remaining and farmers who pressure him to stay on he decides to accept offer to fulfill the promise he made to his br br when lee's younger brother cole made the wrong move trying to push parrish make up his mind by one of his ranch hands parrish got mad and warns the two brothers that he is going to stay and will fight them for the privilege of being let br br brian keith plays the brother who's behind the killing he dreams to have position and respect in running one day br br lee's ambitious wife martha barbara stanwyck secretly hates herself and her stanwyck plays the part of a loving wife who can't bear the touch of her husband's br br edward g robinson is good enough as the crippled owner who promised the whole valley to his wife unaware that she is having an affair with his younger br br dianne foster is too sensitive as the adult daughter well aware of her mother's br br the violent men uses the wide screen technology to emphasize the scope and power of this harrowing action drama making it a perfect example of the genre's most enduring Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9813453555107117 Review: it's also the best book i've ever read karl urban and steve are great together it had drama adventure and sweetness and sadness i laughed i cried it's hard not to laugh when gus is talking i wish gus would have smacked clara like he did clara just lead gus on all those years with no intentions of ever marrying him she just liked playing with him it was sad that he spent his whole life for her it would have been nice if had married maggie but she would have just died on him anyway was a man that could not express his feelings and kept them up it was obvious that he loved maggie after the raid on austin when the rangers got back and he ran to hold her val kilmer is excellent at playing odd characters i loved his portrayal of skull i loved the whole lonesome dove saga comanche moon is the best of the bunch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.943047046661377 Review: too much added with too much taken away from a great western that was written by about the texas rangers vs the indian this screenplay takes that away only to fill this mini series with a lot of warm fuzzy relationships that in truth were secondary to the main storyline it ends with a totally unbelievable and detached ending not written in the book that makes you question how we are to be transported to lonesome dove br br the series main characters were in truth cast very well the filming locations were excellent but this mini series should have stayed true to what is a great book Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8849519491195679 Review: this film was brilliant i absolutely loved it wesley snipes was great for this role and i'm sure blade 2 would be just as good br br blade is by far one of my favorite action horror movies out there and if you seen it yet and like vampires and blood all that stuff you should really rent it because i assure you that you'll love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9644842743873596 Review: comanche moon had everything going for it for starters simon back a man who's name is synonymous with high quality tv westerns unfortunately the problems with moon are something even the most talented director couldn't solve a poor script based on a lackluster novel br br forget historical as any reader of the novels can tell you the biggest travesty in moon is that it's not even consistent with information from the original lonesome dove masterpiece so many wonderful rich moments in the miniseries and to an even greater degree the book are completely missing in moon considering the fact that most viewers of moon are probably coming with at least some sort of dove background the lack of character driven and emotional backstory is downright painful br br that said moon is one instance where the adapted version could and should have been altered to make it more suitable for the screen for example the novel moon focuses largely on the themselves to its credit the miniseries tries to service the but in the end it gives them just enough that the viewer just gets a sense they're missing out on some important part of the story similarly val loses out here too the role should have either been expanded so kilmer and rachel griffiths for that matter actually had something to do or the roles should have just been reduced to smaller supporting parts instead kilmer gets top billing for a character that just leaves you scratching your head after his appearance in the completely bizarre final act br br there's strange moments throughout the film that just make no sense to those who haven't read the book a killer parrot what further there isn't a single scene that shows us that call and are anything near the amazing texas rangers they claim to be not a single one of their in moon or dead man's walk for that matter ends successfully and call and just seem to blunder their way through one pointless mission after another br br frankly larry should never have been given the job of writing the script and only did so because of the praise surrounding that other cowboy movie brokeback mountain can write good novels although there's some over the consistency of that statement but he's never exactly established himself as a scriptwriter this production would have benefited from not only bringing back director but original screenwriter bill to adapt the novel to screen doesn't exactly have a of material to his screen writing credit but no one can deny he did a fantastic job at down the original lonesome dove with all this said comanche moon is almost a brilliant production aided by a terrific cast that unfortunately just aren't given enough to do steve portrayal of gus or rather his portrayal of robert duvall as gus is dead on and while some have criticized karl urban as call saying his performance doesn't imitate the quiet stoic of the original movie all i can say is blame because is the one who both in the moon novel and now the miniseries turned from socially inept awkward but natural leader into some emotionless character whose lines are just dull and whose character motivations are only clear if you've seen them portrayed far more adequately in the sequel br br still it's the cast that sparkles in moon to the degree that i left the miniseries with that same feeling of melancholy i felt watching the original lonesome dove this time because i realized it's probably the last time we'll see these characters appear on screen for a long long time to come and quite honestly this cast could have done so well in a well full blown network tv series br br all in all aside from wasted opportunities with the cast the biggest travesty is that the original lonesome dove novel contained so much rich backstory for the characters that would have been fascinating utterly fascinating to see translated on screen unfortunately all that has been tossed aside in favor of tedious inconsistent and ultimately irrelevant prequel Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0185952577739954 Review: i am very impressed with the acting in comanche moon before i started watching this i wasn't expecting it to be as good as lonesome dove i couldn't believe how well the actors were chosen to represent all the characters it blew my mind how well they played each role this was in my opinion almost as good as lonesome dove its hard to compare any film to lonesome dove if you don't make that comparison i would give this a thumbs up it was very entertaining i don't post many comments on this site but i just felt i had to get my opinion out there amazing i don't want to go off naming every actor who was brilliant because i would probably have to list every single one my favorite was steve he hit the nail on the head playing captain gus his mannerisms were perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9755987524986267 Review: things i like steve as gus nails the part copies robert mannerisms which makes him feel comfortable to gus fans some of the other actors copy their predecessors style in this series as well karl urban looks grim and tough but can crack a joke and smile too which t l jones did in original series the gear the guns the clothing all accurate or very close to period accurate i'll never forgive costner and duvall for having a in their in open range the they are actually riding rather than hiding a modern saddle under a blanket and they aren't painted as politically correct peace loving but as a proud warrior people there are some dumb scenes but it beats the heck out of yet another variation on doing something stupid to not win a million dollars reality game shows Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5602065324783325 Review: everyone wants duvall and jones back come on viewers are saying things like and urban aren't as deep were you as deep when you were young that's the whole point they have a lot to learn and urban pull off the shallow innocence they were directed to act and with superb commitment to the nuances of duvall and jones' input into the characters is perfect as the early gus and urban is subtly perfect as the early what a bold move it must have been for them to take on such a position in the entertainment industry they must have known they would have everyone coming down on them for not actually being the beloved originals yet they clearly put the best effort forward i gave it a 7 because the editing was choppy in places and time lines were sketchy but the acting was a joy to watch val kilmer was absolutely great one more thing i expect audiences would have been more accepting of the mysticism implied by the appearances of a and blue and gold if more effort had been put into the way they appear and are so simply accepted by the characters Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8264843821525574 Review: i am a big fan of lonesome dove and all the books in the series and i love the movie i was happy to see that they finished up with comanche moon i have been a long time fan of steve and was eager to see him in a serious role i personally think that steve has done an amazing job of re creating gus i can't think of another actor who would have been better he has the voice the mannerisms the pronunciation of word all down to a t granted no one could ever hold a candle to robert duvall as gus but i think that steve has done a pretty darn good job karl urban acts the same in all the movies he has been in so he has made a good match for call as for the movie itself yeah it's a little corny but can you really beat lonesome dove no i don't think so Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8563821911811829 Review: i think the consensus is pretty about this recent tv miniseries it's okay but it's a far cry from lonesome dove it gets compared to the latter simply because this a prequel to that famous story br br moon is definitely worth a watch for any fan of westerns just don't expect it to be as intense as lonesome dove steve and karl urban are not robert duvall and tommy lee jones and the characters they play aren't as strong as how duvall and jones portrayed the same two guys some say it's unfair to criticize this movie because of the comparison but you have to compare it it's the story of the same two leading texas ranger characters call and gus br br the main difference i found was that this prequel is a lot of slower and more the two rangers and their women at times yet i didn't mind that because the two main women were pretty ladies and generally likable and agreeable people they were played nicely by linda clara forsythe and elizabeth banks maggie they helped make this long movie palatable if you've seen pictures of women in the old west none of them looked half as pretty as and banks though they were a joy for these male eyes to son was a wonderful kid too the kind of boy every parent would want br br the most interesting character i thought turned out to be played by val kilmer as in the western film tombstone kilmer almost steals the show from the leads is really an original if i ever saw one a strange dude indeed br br actually all of the supporting actors in here did a fine job from keith robinson's to wes as buffalo i always find to be fascinating no matter what role he plays i wish he had had a bigger role in this miniseries br br one thing this film has in common with lonesome dove and other good westerns the scenery and photography it's just beautiful at times and is a joy to watch we also have an excellent director of this film simon who directed lonesome dove and an another outstanding tv western crossfire trail he also did two of my other favorite feature films both based in his home country of australia lap and quigley down under br br unfortunately although i enjoyed this moon is nothing as good as the above mentioned films yet i still watched all of it and was sorry it ended if that makes any sense it made me want to watch and gus again this time with tommy lee and robert br br note the title page says this is 360 minutes that must have included the tv commercials the two disc dvd version i saw was about 4 hours and 40 minutes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3323652744293213 Review: what has hurt this film is everyone and their aunt is comparing it to its illustrious predecessor which is always going to hurt any show if you take it as a western it's a darned good show we discover how our characters in wind up in the situations they start up in such as why do two texas rangers who live on adventure wind up in a dead town and how did gus manage to lose the love of his life the performances are very good and we see the exact same mannerisms the characters will have down the road the actors did a very good job the cinematography was superb and while the music didn't live up to the legendary score of nearly two decades past that was an impossible task and it was still fine br br it also helped that we had three episodes which you just don't see in a miniseries anymore heck it's downright impossible to see a two part these days br br fans of the western rejoice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716668725013733 Review: there have been some harsh criticisms of comanche moon on imdb i think this is for three reasons first purists are disappointed that the mini series is not exactly like the book second it's not as good as the original lonesome dove finally people like to complain on imdb and the greatest films in the world will have bad comments br br i would like to say that no movie is going to be as good as the book that's just the way it is lonesome dove wasn't as good as the novel it was based on additionally the movie of lonesome dove had some things left out switched around that's just they way its going to be with a film adaptation of anything so its a futile argument when looking at comanche moon br br i do agree it's not as good as the original dove but hey nothing is i know people that guide their lives by the lessons they learned from the dove if i was going to compare every book i read movie i watched and tv i viewed by lonesome dove i would be perpetually unhappy br br this is a made for tv miniseries based on a prequel to lonesome dave the novel and sequel to dead man's walk and that's what you get it's the best tv i've seen in years it's a fun set up for lonesome dove we get to learn about the history of the rangers we came to know and love in dove does an amazing job in recreating gus elizabeth banks and linda sp also do great jobs as creating characters that help fill in the past of the rangers and br br if when it comes on again i promise you'll enjoy it more than some reality show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9464673399925232 Review: i must have seen a different version than the first person on the user comments section br br it's really really good steve and karl urban are great together val character is much like he was in the novel although the emphasis is on gus and call and the we get to see what happened with call and mother as well i won't spoil it but it gives a lot of insight into character br br all the actors did a really convincing job steve had the biggest challenge i thought to follow robert duvall there's a lot of action humor tragedy it's got something for everyone i can't wait until it airs my family are all jealous i got to see it early Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969312310218811 Review: the most engaging movie of its genre those lips those eyes made me smile and cry as it reminded me of the work it takes to pursue a dream and the pain of disappointment and langella are superb and the story seems to write itself a brilliant screenplay by david one of my favorites see the warriors and for more and beautiful sets filmed on location i think at the actual summer theater in which the story takes place you can't see this movie and not want to drop everything and get into the theater please check this video out if you can find it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9033390879631042 Review: i remember seeing this one in the theatres when it came out having no idea what it was going to be about and being so pleasantly surprised that i to buy the video when it came out br br while i won't go too far into this film i will say that i gave it an 8 10 for all the reasons you can read in the other reviews br br what i will say is this br br the first 10 minutes of this film are incredible it's as close to a textbook audience as i've ever seen i once put this movie on at a party where everyone was winding down and getting ready to leave i just wanted to see what would happen if i showed them the first ten minutes br br everyone who watched the opening stayed to the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9168550968170166 Review: lackawanna blues is a very moving film depicting an era filled with varying emotions and characters as seen through the eyes of a young boy the film clearly supports it takes a village to raise a child and reminds of an important time in black history and culture i gained an incredible amount of respect for macy gray as an actress her character was a little crazy yet lovable clearly we all have known someone like macy's character s merkerson is absolutely fantastic as nanny i never realized that was such a great actress law order never showcased the depth of acting abilities like lackawanna blues i was pleasantly surprised and amazed the music and the characters reminded me of my own childhood it was a sweet nostalgic walk down memory lane i truly enjoyed the film and eagerly await the dvd release to add to my collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9896552562713623 Review: this movie was sadly under promoted but proved to be truly exceptional entering the theatre i knew nothing about the film except that a friend wanted to see it br br i was caught off guard with the high quality of the film i couldn't image ashton kutcher in a serious role but his performance truly his character this movie is exceptional and deserves our monetary support unlike so many other movies it does not come lightly for me to recommend any movie but in this case i highly recommend that everyone see it br br this films is truly exceptional Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9718990921974182 Review: and what is its genre the backstage expose story what theatrical life is really like behind those broadway and other curtains it certainly has a lot of competition singin' in the rain both i and ii 1929 and 1952 42nd street of you name the year of 1934 noises off 1992 from the farcical side and a star is born i and ii from the 1930s and the 1950s from the side not to mention summer stock of 1950 the list keeps along so what makes this movie so special and why are there so few comments about this stunningly great movie have so few people actually seen it how amazing to see a younger frank langella pre dracula and pre frost nixon by 30 years how amazing to see the fresh and talented tom so pre amadeus and yet another superb stiller what a wonderful line up of talented people at their very best from so long ago and such a script who was this david so full of realistic and pathos compared to the usual sentimentality and feel good comedy as especially by the star is born like episode where the heroine achieves broadway while the langella character has to content himself with still another provincial tour br br subsequent hysterical and sadistic against the star struck latin teacher and his granddaughter in which he his fury and frustration is just one of many fantastic and psychologically real moments in the film the latin teacher and his love affair with backstage life certainly echo marlene dietrich and her seduced professor in the blue angel of 1929 another in the series of mercenary and cold hearted agents like kevin mccarthy who was preceded by burt lancaster in the sweet smell of success 1957 and succeeded by alan in 2001 in movie history the sexual liberation of the character recalls similar incidents in great comedy ah wilderness br br and what a tribute to the vanished of long ago the red mill of victor herbert rose marie and the king of the desert song of etc what satirical of bits from the great plays like romeo and juliet to the theater itself as by the star langella the richness and depth of this movie are simply endless and to be saddled by such a title who could have an inkling of what this great movie is about from such a ridiculous and title but on the other hand what title could one have applied to such a magnificent drama which might have lived up to its stirring emotional content br br ps i just saw 2009 frank langella in his latest acting spectacular as richard nixon in frost nixon how this great actor after 30 years simply goes from triumph to triumph Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8958173394203186 Review: i originally saw this film while i was working as a musician doing musical theatre in summer stock if you've ever done any work in theatre especially at a summer stock theatre you'll really enjoy this film br br yes there are some moments of really bad writing in the film but overall it's a lovely tribute to the theatre and why people love it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8415009379386902 Review: who do you dream of hoot gibson howdy i'm talking about the theater harry crystal br br nothing beats a great stage show nothing and harry crystal lives that belief a stage actor still waiting for his big break harry brings the magic of live theater to a small town and to tom a young man who has big dreams but just didn't know it until he met harry br br with scenes and songs from many of america's classic musicals those lips those eyes conveys both the ups and downs of the people that for 2 hours take us to a fantasy land but who manage to keep that magic alive in their hearts all day long br br like once you've seen those lips those eyes you're hooked kid harry crystal Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636889696121216 Review: this is a great show with total freshness and innovation that usual chair couch for a woman host that mandatory band playing monotonous tunes the same old jokes the same pattern copied from the days of probably the pattern of johnny carson copied by one and all leno conan daly this show does not seem to have any of these br br i fell in love with this show within the first 10 minutes and i am going to stick to it though it's too early to say that this show seems to be devoid of any intellectual pretension most talk shows try so hard to project and i hope that that is what would make this show different from all the rest i hope that this show will last long br br returning back after months i still love this show and i love his self deprecating humor for example his that only would be home to watch his show at saturday midnight and thus the jokes are funny only to the stoned guys which however does not involve the usual of conan o'brien for example i know it's a cardinal sin to be by antics but i do really dislike his style and br br i again watched it the other night with tom arnold in it spoof of trading spouses and nanny 911 in an earlier episode are hilarious idiot are fun especially when a security guard them against taking people's pictures and if i am not mistaken they start taking his pictures shouting gary coleman br br added on 16th april 2007 coming back once again i am left confused by the neighbor and her dog i cannot decide if it is a joke or a real thing either way it was funny as hell br br i do not expect spike to read these pages but maybe he does he is crazier than a bunch of monkeys and so i would better write down my suggestion here for him i would like him to do a full 30 minute show with crazy gideon the star of late night tv commercial i would like crazy gideon to have an interview in talk show sing a song and play guitar do a skit in the line of snl and also to answer questions from the audience regarding his potential of los angeles i know crazy gideon may not be aware of this but there are websites detailing why he would be the perfect candidate for the post of the mayor of la br br god willing br br returning back on 14th july 2007 someone wrote here that the people who praised must be by spike i confess that spike really me but i must also confess that named me in his will and last night i had sex with cindy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.25884711742401123 Review: i saw it last week and the sketch about the korea towns was funny very tongue in cheek and suitable to the political climate full points to the writers and spike for that the part where he makes the translator pull a and throws out korean words could have been pulled off only by spike this is a brave attempt by fox this is a brilliant show and i hope that it pulls off my wife and i have been it regularly and although it clashes it with a couple of other programs we watch it now on i hope fox full resources to the show and makes it daily i can't wait to see bobby lee on his show with people like bernard behind the show this is on the right track also mary mae as his wife looks beautiful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.961035430431366 Review: with spike is one of those shows that will definitely audiences either you like it or you don't personally i find most of the bits hilarious but it does have some huh moments br br staples like idiot are always good for a laugh but my all time favorite bit has to be the one off hollywood comedy for stoners is the only regular bit that generally leaves me confused which is part of the point spike and his team of writers manage to churn out loads of fresh comedy time after time so the show never feels stale brand of humor may not be for everyone but it's definitely worth trying br br the masses have spoken we like this show and want more please note i am not a friend of or in any way with spike with spike staff or fox network and it's just plain funny Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8731443881988525 Review: i am appalled and dismayed that the network has canceled talk show with spike br br what is wrong with the fox television network talk show with spike and replacing it with wanda for those at the network with a short attention span wanda at large was canceled because the audience grew tired of her nasty insults that would make the audience cringe and wanda sykes spewing out her very own brand of vindictive mud jokes is not humor it is nasty and repulsive br br apparently the fox television network has rewarded wanda because she has garnered a self important appearance front of president there is no doubt that recent ill tempered in front of the president of the united states are not funny and the audience laughter was only to and please br br talk show with spike has a genuine sense of humor and has never deliberately or insulted any guest or performer well rounded personality always gleefully poked fun of life and himself and his pieces during the first two seasons with actress mary mae atwill as the mae west of the 21st century were absolutely hysterical with spike skits judge joe brown trading spouses and last james lee episode where spike with erica via the internet on the show br br despite the budget constraints for elaborate field pieces and the second strike spike did not his sense of humor or show integrity talk show with spike always had up in coming new talent and his comedy for stoners spoofs of nanny 911 and idiot were considered cutting edge and had excellent production value br br on a professional level spike was the best executive producers and set producer brett webster along with his fabulous production crew were one of the best production teams that i have worked for in my career it would really be very foolish and sad shame to cancel talk show with spike br br unfortunately its success could be taken to comedy central or another network and financially speaking that would become a valuable loss for fox television br br on behalf of the late night saturday fox television audience supporters of talk show with spike including all cast and crew we the network to retain the talk show with spike franchise and give the crew a second opportunity to become a successful fox show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9651424288749695 Review: spike is a comic genius demonstrates a fresh take on the kind of odd ball that have made shows like letterman and the daily show successful his likability is palpable he seems to find the unique angle of the joke not the predictable sitcom path thank god his comedy is reminiscent of the award winning arrested development cross your fingers that has a longer life span the topics he highlights tend to be those things that pass by unnoticed by everyone else yet when he creates a joke around them out you wonder how you missed it the first time around i particularly enjoyed the sketches unfair target will be a cult classic in no time set your people this is a show not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9061131477355957 Review: this show was a pleasant surprise after watching mad tv on a saturday night spike is an excellent host that you can tell is still getting used to it but he is doing great adjusting to his new job i can imagine it being a difficult transition from writer seinfeld to host however unlike a lot of new talk show hosts he does not let ride while trying to figure out what to do next he is quick minded and each segment and section rolls into one another smoothly it also doesn't hurt that he's kinda sexy in a nerdy type of way so he's not hard on the eyes like leno or letterman i can't remember the exact episode date that was my favorite but i especially loved the idiot skit with a fake j lo and katie holmes great new show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9863000512123108 Review: i say remember where and when you saw this show because i believe if fox gives talk show a chance spike will be right up there with conan in a few years because like conan he is incredibly funny and seems to be just grateful at having his own show which adds to the humor br br the funniest bits spike has had so far are the idiot and comedy for stoners and if your not high and get what does that say about you br br in summary this show is funnier in 25 minutes than snl in an hour so lets hope talk show gets the attention it deserves such as an extra half hour more money and a band Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.650460958480835 Review: this is one of those movies that i can watch again and again and not get tired of it it is by far one of the best comic book adaptations ever i liked this one even more than x men in fact this movie is sort of a cross between x men and the matrix and it came out before either wesley snipes does a great job with the character of blade he is just not an emotionless super hero also this movie isn't to get a pg 13 rating sure comic books are for kids mainly but i like a little more in my movies let's face it if we were in these situations we would up a storm to so it is more realistic this comic book adaptation also has something that many don't a good fight in the end between the bad guy and good guy let's face it none of the batman movies had a very good ending fight Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9163470268249512 Review: after watching the series premiere of talk show with spike i took a moment to really think wow there are actually good shows on after 12 besides snl and i was also sad to see that it was only 30 minutes long his great writing skills helped this show overcome a series lack of money and helping hands electronic lincoln was hilarious and i really think this will be a good dark horse talk show br br i was very happy with the way he handled it and gave andy some good lines to work with as you would have suspected it was a little shaky but for that kind of time slot it was very good br br overall if you are not someone on weed or even if you are and you don't have something more important to do than watch this great piece and have a fun time doing it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9421142339706421 Review: i saw the movie at the film festival on may 1 2003 it was amazing all the things that i had read about were portrayed incredibly well by tony writer director producer editor michael imperioli incredible job as and all the others involved in this i'm glad he didn't go down the leaving las vegas routine with bad habits but instead put us inside his life family and his gift tying the whole story from the motel room where he died was a great vehicle and showed his screenwriting skill a big thumbs up on this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532474279403687 Review: the basis for this dynamic docudrama is the true story of one of the most extraordinary card players ever br br is a tight cohesive biopic of a true poker ace whose life is a one way trip down the highway to hell with few br br this dramatic feature stands wide apart from other films about poker it represents a rare and earnest attempt to bring to the silver screen a true story of ultimate gambling the complete obsession that any of spirituality and any chance of redemption this is the least likely movie a vegas casino executive would recommend and it is the sole poker dvd you are likely to find on the shelves of br br there are scenes in this movie that poker buffs are sure to refer to as some of the best gambling scenes ever stu reading his hand and particularly a texas scene br br early on in the movie we see a young stu bullied out of his pocket change by a bunch of neighborhood hoodlums poker is for seeking revenge it is a game of patience which bullies lack 'you can't bully me ' may very well be an underlying sentiment of the punishing force that a champion poker player unleashes upon his adversaries br br will look upon this film as a cautionary tale of a soul lost in sin they may evoke mark 'the best throw at dice is to throw them away ' the young and liberal masses will inevitably have a more simplistic and sympathetic outlook they may not have heard of quote but will sure remember a remark made by stunned pal who learns from up and coming that he'd won a car from a local character in an overnight game 'you to go to hell and they look forward to the br br the of las vegas vignettes that we see in will long linger in memory frank sinatra the most generous forget about it nobody tips as as a hot shot gambler and for vegas visitors who may not know the impact of tipping on the quality of their stay check out the scene of stu checking in a vegas hotel br br 'this is what i was meant to do this is where i was to be movie stars in hollywood politicians in washington and in vegas ' Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9016357660293579 Review: by many accounts stu ungar was not a very nice guy he spat on dealers people he owed money to and was verbally abusive br br many filmmakers might choose to the man making him into some sports hero that would triumph despite adversity but high roller doesn't do that and that's a tough row to br br instead we have to look very closely to see a man that never matured passed the frightened little boy from the streets of new york despite all his successes and the only real approval he ever gets is from death himself very brave because people won't get it and very touching when you do br br what is also brave is the use of a scorsese feel how derivative people will say really but there's virtually no violence and loved gangster movies maybe the feel reflects the man stu and not the director marty and if it really is a low budget film and looks that good bravo br br finally the linear flashback structure wow will that get hammered yet not only does it work it works exceptionally well even for those who don't see the connection to the seventh seal proof in ss knight plays game of chess with death in hr says we can play a hand of cards for ya know death says never much good at cards damn great last line br br no tricky effects or camera moves no shaky camera nothing trendy at all just solid tight storytelling br br maybe that makes the movie too basic and somehow flawed but then again so was the guy and that makes it just about right br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9334381818771362 Review: this movie has a big production feel that i was not expecting from an independent film the characters are each developed and dealt with in a way that not only helps to tell the story but left me with a satisfied viewing experience Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7132663726806641 Review: this movie was well acted and kept my interest in the main character for the entire movie stu unger lived an extraordinary life imagine if stu were alive today this movie paints a picture of what stu life might have felt like it was interesting to see how connected was growing up i would have liked to seen more detail on partying his and his relationship to bob but all in all this movie was well done well acted and the story touched on many facets of a life that was full of many events that were larger than life br br this movie is worth renting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682486653327942 Review: unger was a card playing legend he was quoted in an interview as saying some day i suppose it's possible for someone to be a better no limit player than me i doubt it but it could happen but i swear to you i don't see how anyone could ever play gin better than me there's a gin scene in this movie that is so amazing you could have it in men' as a showcase for a mutant power that's how incredible this man was br br i have a few minor problems with this movie as dark as this movie was real life was darker poker pro todd said during the last world series of poker bob mike and i had a drink and talked about stu mike told us how he could barely talk hadn't in weeks and how his fingers were burned black by a crack pipe in the film michael imperioli looked far too healthy to be stu unger in the final years of his life when won his last he looked like a skeleton but let's face it this production lacked both the time and the deniro to make that kind of transformation my other problem was that i wish there was more poker playing with actual hands and situations sure it might have bored the average non poker enthusiast but it would have been nice for the too bad the movie wasn't 6 hours or so longer br br i watched the movie with 3 non poker players and they all thoroughly enjoyed it just like you don't have to be a former member of the colonial army to enjoy gibson's the patriot you don't have to be a poker player to see this gem can't wait for the dvd 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7199147939682007 Review: what is it about certain films that generates such polar opposite reactions br br some people here have called high roller disgusting some have called it extraordinary as would i actually br br why i think it's because films like this don't make heroes out of jerks or glamour out of and some people just can't deal with that emotionally they need a hero and i'd also add that if they're or poker players they might feel personally betrayed when their existence isn't justified br br high roller in not a poker movie it's a people movie it's not perfect but it looks good is well written and wonderfully acted and best of all it generates an emotional response and inspires reflection br br and maybe that's what makes some people so damn mad Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9292591214179993 Review: it's a movie with a theatrical message blended with some clever moments films like these are the stretching grounds of great actors they enjoy tossing the ball in open pieces like these the angel that wasn't what we see in old books and churches is quite a nice change it is echoed in kevin smith's piece dogma almost in the same slapstick vein br br 0 watch this film for a good day after you suck it all in could it be that so many films are trying to be complicated that we forget the simple movements of films like this possibly one of the most fun pieces i have seen in a while i ran into this one on vhs in a trash can because someone's basement was flooded this summer and i grabbed a handful of tapes br br whether in a trash bin or on the silver screen mild comedies like this are fun you just don't have to tell everyone at a hip nightclub that you like it or a swank political party just keep it for yourself and i'll bet plenty of people will borrow it from time to time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7902713418006897 Review: why would this film be so good but only gross an 95 000 000 and have no award nominations john travolta knows what he's doing he knows he's michael a cigar smoking womanizing magical arch angel that came down to live with a dying lady and is now in a car with the staff of the national mirror and their dog on the way to chicago it then turns into a road trip that's both horrible and great i don't even think the death scenes 3 to be exact make this a tearjerker the soundtrack is the best with heaven is my home up around the bend and chains of fools i have very great expectations about this and i say that it should have had a little more respect in the 90's read my comment bye Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6016146540641785 Review: this film is superb wesley snipes plays blade the vampire hunter with pure class he kicks butt in such a fluid and violent way that would make bruce lee proud the movie is a fast paced thrill ride of action and superb stunts the first action scene and last are outstanding and wesley looks like a terminator as he runs around wiping out all suck heads the script is pretty good and there is sharp dialogue too wesley should have done more action films than he has i know he is a very good actor and in this he is not as much as in his more comic or drama roles but as far as action stars go he is the best actor of them all only bruce willis stallone and perhaps tom cruise if he counts as an action star come close also as wesley being quality steven dorff is also very good as the bad guy it was an unexpected surprise that someone of small stature compared to snipes should come across as menacing but he does overall the film is sharp stylish and i hope the is done with the same sort of pace Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9348753094673157 Review: this movie is an all time favorite of mine i'm sorry that imdb is not more positive about it i hope that doesn't keep those who have not experienced it from watching it br br i've always loved this movie i watch it about once a year and am always pleased anew with the film and especially the stellar performances by entire cast br br i've always wondered whether jean stapleton actually did the ending dance with travolta if anyone knows this piece of trivia please leave a comment br br thanks and enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811732172966003 Review: wow i think the overall average rating of this film on this site is incredibly low there's really no reason to dislike this film michael is a simple but fairly original and easily enjoyable romantic comedy the plot involves a group of reporters experts going to examine the mysterious appearance of an angel john travolta in the midwest the angel proves to be less saintly and more worldly than we would expect and that's what makes it entertaining his interest in women and the beatles takes a new spin on the angel thing the romantic side of this film involves michael the angel trying to get andie macdowell and william hurt together the two of them may not have the all time greatest on screen chemistry but they certainly have enough to make it work well everyone who has rated this film so low a 5 4 come on the film is not that bad in fact i found it quite funny and memorable sure it's not the best thing you'll ever see but it's still good this is a film i feel has been remarkably underrated it's fun romantic and recommended by me br br out of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9849684834480286 Review: i have done a lot of international travel both on business and as a tourist for both types i assure you the best advice is also the oldest always drink the wine of the country in this movie the michael comes to earth on business wraps it up quickly and decides to hang around for a little touring boy does he drink the wine of the country br br could man be drunk forever with liquor love and fights br br he'd rise up of and lie down of nights br br these are things you can't do in heaven so he enjoys them while he's here of course it turns out he had a couple of other jobs to tackle and if he is less direct about them than he was about the first one he is just as successful the final scene is a little schmaltzy but it is also wonderful jean stapleton gets to dance with john travolta Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7813164591789246 Review: warm hearted flic depicting arch angel michael as a overweight cigarette smoking slob who loves to dance and with the opposite sex he does have a good side however as he strives to set things right in the lives of a couple of burnt out losers before being recalled to heaven funny well played out film very enjoyable although somewhat irreverent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9279616475105286 Review: an off beat but very delightful performance by john travolta sets off this very funny comedy his interpretation of the is as a womanizing overweight ladies man and he certainly has a mesmerizing effect on the women he encounters on his trip to chicago john hurt is very low in his role as chief reporter for chicago tabloid owner bob hoskins angie macdowell plays role much as she did her role in four weddings and a funeral maureen stapleton is neat in a cameo her comment michael doesn't suffer fools is just one of many memorable moments bob hoskins is the only one of the lead performers who fails to connect a little to off the wall mainly you're there to see michael take on a bull the and lady dancers at a western style restaurant and fully demonstrate that he is complete free soul it is a memorable comedy that is worth more than one viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9253407120704651 Review: i found the movie to be very light and enjoyable one knows that the story is not real life like yet the depiction is superb br br lyrics are really good and john travolta in his usual style i like the scene wherein he as an angel gives up his own stuff to bring life back to the dog Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781901836395264 Review: honestly i loved michael although there were give me a pillow i need to take a nap parts it was cool i think everyone did a great job in this film and nora is in my ok list of directors br br it's nice to see john travolta as a pot angel it's not very often i see one in a movie some people might call this a boring movie but for me i loved it angels and all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.85964435338974 Review: i enjoyed this film which i thought was well written and acted br br there was plenty of humour and a thought provoking storyline a warm and enjoyable experience with an emotional ending good fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9908340573310852 Review: that pretty much sums it up corny inability to act is at times painful and hurt must need money to take such muted roles but i still enjoyed it br br why in a single word travolta he is great in this movie still i can't give the movie too high a score but it certainly deserves better than it seems to be getting Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6790623068809509 Review: as an earlier reviewer said travolta stole every scene he was in recognize the character it was vinnie all grown up and still a bit sleazy but still likable oh yes br br disappointing were william hurt and bob hoskins perhaps because their characters were badly written or they just didn't care i kept seeing one of the never can remember which in the hurt role so hurt's incredible talents weren't wasted br br andie mcdowell is a but not very believable partly the writing character development just wasn't a big thing in this film just watch it for travolta sit back and enjoy Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07855197042226791 Review: interesting twist on the vampire yarn fast loud and moody despite my initial fears kris k carries his part reasonably well and snipes aka blade provides a formidable physical presence lots of blood steel silver burning and exploding bodies provide an enjoyable 110 minute distraction if you like the black look of the matrix then blade will appeal to you blade even has a the sequence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966452419757843 Review: chicago reporter frank decided to go to iowa to confirm the existence of a so called angel he was not alone his partner and new colleague dorothy winters also joined him when they arrived at the destination they found that the angel michael was quite different from what they expected however frank still persuaded michael to go to chicago with them so an interesting journey began br br although michael did not look like a saint he was a kind and funny angel in fact michael owned irresistible charming for women even due to jealousy of other men he was involved in a riot the climax appeared in the pizza restaurant dorothy sang lively country songs for frank that was just what michael wanted to see but the next day 's dog was crashed to death by a running car michael was asked to save it that would be used to whether he was a real angel br br andie macdowell in this comedy she also showed her singing ability john travolta proved his comedian talent again of cause pulp fiction still was his typical work br br a comedy that will warm your heart 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876812696456909 Review: though this film doesn't stand out particularly from the movie crowd its still a very nice film to sit down and watch with your feet up there maybe the odd one or two mistakes you catch and the cinematic are a little the film itself is very enjoyable and has a wonderful atmosphere to it the music contributes a lot to the mood of the movie br br the acting is none the less impressive especially the dog he he with john travolta taking the lead of the fun troublesome loving michael other characters feel very genuine and perform very well within the film br br so after a long day at work stick michael on in the evening with some ice cream and enjoy a very quality film in its own right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760442972183228 Review: michael is probably too cutesy for most action movie fans and too hollywood for the intellectual crowd but i found it both extremely funny and very touching despite it being both cutesy and formulaic br br when three are sent to investigate a man claiming to be an angel they end up him on a grand tour of the mid western country side only to find that it is each of their own hearts that need investigation br br when taking this film apart as with most films today there isn't a lot of new material but when taken as a whole it has a refreshingly original approach and is off beat enough to entertain one all the way through br br while not being a family film it is suitable for all ages and a good film to share with the whole family or that special someone br br michael isn't a great film but it certainly is a good film a touching film and well worth seeing br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988673746585846 Review: continuing his comeback john travolta played a mildly twisted angel in michael he may be a messenger of god but he's not the nicest guy as reporters andie macdowell and william hurt discover when i first saw this movie it was before i had started watching all in the family so i didn't recognize jean stapleton as edith bunker now that i recognize her like that i try to imagine archie snapping at her for an angel whom he would probably rank alongside blacks jews etc br br i know that doesn't really relate to the movie but i just like to associate things that way anyway it's a pretty interesting movie also starring bob hoskins teri and richard br br what john and paul said Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.456279993057251 Review: this is another of john come back movies and if he continues on with characters and movies like this one his come back will take hold br br this is so sweet sickeningly so if you're not into the romance comedy scene if you are this is one innovative every performance including that of the dog was beautiful without much more than a trace of the found in dogma although as movies go i loved dogma br br travolta is not nearly as brash in his performance as the previews would lead you to believe he is an angel and if you consider yourself to be well read then you understand that angels were far from perfect you will not therefore be insulted by this film even those who are overly sensitive to such things shouldn't be insulted by this work as nora went to great lengths to see to it that it was the least abrasive as possible given the subject matter br br i love this and love it more each time i watch it it's beautiful and sweet engaging and endearing br br it rates a 7 3 10 from br br the fiend Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9820091724395752 Review: caught this movie on tv and i watched it again i said to myself it's been a long time since i watched this movie so why not and once again this movie thrilled me it is so easy so watchable and so human that i don't know why some people dislike it br br john travolta shines as michael his dance and every move angel that can hardly be related to this word he smokes drinks and he eats like some savage but he's got big heart on his way michael helps all people he meets dorothy winters andie macdowell in her singing and finding a right man frank william hurt in developing himself as a good and decent man michael even helped dear old jean stapleton that last scene is beautiful when they dance on the street br br travolta had great help in other actors andie macdowell is so beautiful and likable william hurt is great as usual late robert shows his talent jean stapleton and teri are also good but my favorite supporting actor in this movie is bob hoskins as the tabloid owner br br so we've got here a solid movie about people with a warm story also and attractive cast just don't take this movie seriously and i can guarantee you'll have fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783481955528259 Review: this is one of my favorite capra esque comedies this movie is just meant to be enjoyed not analyzed it's not religious commentary it's fun it's fantasy the surprisingly negative comments imho reflect a level of expectation that professional film critics have led us to think must be a part of every movie br br others have described role it's the reason you'll watch the movie over and over and the excellent supporting cast including br br sometimes a cigar is just a cigar sometimes a movie is just fun br br enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9798430800437927 Review: john travolta was excellent as michael in the movie by the same name i don't think a better portrayal could have been done the movie was funny yet touching michael is a very human angel if their is such andie macdowell is superb in her role as a reporter as she goes from disbelief to belief bill hurt and robert are great as fellow reporters each bent on proving the hoax of the angel on earth each of the supporting cast is wonderful especially the older woman i do not know her screen name who plays michael's mother one of the cutest movies i have seen in years i could watch this movie dozens of times Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675095677375793 Review: i really enjoyed this movie for what it is a funny little film that doesn't take itself too seriously plot are available everywhere so i won't go into details michael isn't about a complex plot anyway it just builds on a great premise and takes the viewer on a wonderful road trip br br john performance as a chain smoking lady loving bar pie eating angel is just perfect and who doesn't love br br watch this if you want to have a few laughs and a overall good time highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9879988431930542 Review: angels are a bit of an american obsession but are often rather boring they are the messengers of god and also the arc angels are great warriors lucifer being the toughest and best looking until he was kicked out of heaven br br so what happens if you don't believe in anything let alone angels and you are sent to investigate an angel story only to meet one with wings and less than angelic attitude br br maybe that is what america needs being a is different from being good michael is a rude obnoxious womanizing messenger of heaven who will fulfill your wishes and make you care enough about the world that you will be touched br br funny but not greatly so touching but not overly sentimental intelligent without being clever it is just a good simple small comedy watch on a lazy sunday afternoon Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9157209396362305 Review: for a brief moment the opening scene with traci lords and the br br techno bar is incredible i'd probably follow her to my ultimate death too best vampire movie of all time but with a twist the fight scenes are awesome wesley snipes displays an you dont get to see every day and stephen dorff is impressive and very believable as an ambitious new recruit moving himself up the hierarchy by any means necessary great flick 9 10 where's blade ii Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9906811118125916 Review: possibly the best john travolta role ever saturday night fever was a great movie role but a long time ago i can't think of many of his movies or roles i've even liked and it's easy to think of rotten ones he can do like in pulp fiction but he makes the perfect funky angel and it's hard to imagine anyone doing a better equally job with it plot are available everywhere but the plot isn't the point just go for the ride and enjoy the cleverness of the little along the way there is nothing to dislike about this movie unless one is searching for something profound i wish there were more movies like this we need a break from deep or awesome or grisly or complex or hysterical Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9265203475952148 Review: michael is warm and winning comedy fantasy that features one of my favorite performances from the john travolta library travolta gives one of his and most likable performances as michael an whose quiet existence at the home of a lonely named jean stapleton is when reports michael's presence in her home to a national like newspaper and the editor bob hoskins sends reporters william hurt andie mcdowell robert to the motel to check it out hurt mcdowell and are quite good as the jaded news who have a hard time accepting they've met an angel but this is show and he rules as the pot sugar eating cookie pie loving loving bull chasing michael an angel who just isn't what you think you of when you think of angels and you have to love the scene in the bar when he and the ladies dance to chain of fools i love this movie more and more every time i watch it and it's mainly because of the completely winning performance from john travolta Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9507929086685181 Review: the title of the film seems quite appropriate given the persona of the lead character he's an older man living in the late autumn of his life yet about as a school boy who's just entered a spring the of old age and the warning signs of death are all illusions to him his wife supports this idea when she observes laughs at funerals and death in other words death is not something takes too seriously he has more important things to do than worry about what already is inevitable life however and the pursuit of living life to its fullest is the philosophy that existence he is not one to merely exist but must live for each day and each passing moment for tomorrow is not guaranteed br br the film seems to make a strong commentary about living as though there is no tomorrow let alone death too many people take life much too seriously and consequently miss out on the actual living part of life wife for example she's so worried about preparing for death not in some religiously way but in a far too practical even lifeless way that she forgets how to smile laugh and just have a good time her humanity seems to have transformed into zombie auto pilot mode to the contrary is perhaps too and absent minded for his own good he needs a person like his wife to help balance him br br it's as though possesses the invincible spirit of a child like a kid trapped in an older man's body he is introduced as the adventurous type he pretends to be people he's not in order to get gain money lies and is always up for a good laugh deep down though he is a kind hearted and gentle old man who wishes to be to his overly wife the two off set each other quite nicely though neither one of them truly appreciates the quality of their relationship until they chance upon death meaning their divorce it is during this courtroom scene that realizes the reality of death and what it means if he is separated from his only love his wife emotionally recalls all of his flaws yet is drawn to continue to love him despite his crazy behavior in this moment of her forgiving him realizes his selfish behavior of driving his wife bonkers and makes an internal commitment to make her happy br br ironically though after making this commitment he becomes what his wife later calls a living corpse the life blood within him drains away as he becomes more like zombie going through day to day motions he doesn't seem to live anymore but exist for example he gives up his zany pranks doesn't money quits smoking on account of his wife not his health and overall just to whatever she wants of him put he changes on account of wanting to make her happy thus the quality of their relationship begins to slowly vanish realizing that her husband is not who he used to be there is a part of that misses the old she misses her husband's and the fights they used to have because it was in those moments that they were truly living not just simply existing br br i believe the filmmakers were trying to get across a specific message here that true and loving relationships will not always be easy or convenient but often times will take sacrifice and endurance to wade through the seemingly bad times the possibility of death at any moment is what reminds people to live for every moment life is often taken for granted but when threatened with it literal or awake from their ungrateful and are aroused to start living life to its fullest it's as though they are scared that they'll never live again so they better make the most of it while they have it and had been married 44 years with fights along the way but it wasn't till they were both threatened with the possibility of death like separation that they began to show their true colors as the old goes love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation they both begin to see what matters most in life and that is the people they meet along the way more importantly the intimate relationships they make with their significant others Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.949254035949707 Review: the main cast br br stella br br director gives this charming story of elderly folks enchanting twists that make the characters appealing really universal br br hana is retired and on a his previous occupation unknown he lives in a very nice apartment with his wife of forty four years his son the apartment as a problem as he needs to house one of his ex wives and several of their children the son isn't a vicious just a guy with one past spouse too many and a blind eye to the attachment his dad has for the flat which he moved into after a previous residence to the son br br hana and his also elderly close friend ed spend there more than ample free time doing small con jobs not for money but for the pleasure of putting one over on easily duped folks like estate agents a favorite ploy is for hana to act the part of a retired of new york's metropolitan opera returning home in need of a sprawling mansion ed is his companion as gullible fall all over themselves and fine french restaurant meals in hope of a sale br br when not engaged in well planned the duo engage in quick such as pretending to be railroad security agents so as to snatch kisses from breathless and teens trying to sneak onto trains kisses that is there's no here br br long suffering wife is obsessed with saving enough money to that the couple individually and have a grand funeral an event the life loving is in no hurry to experience br br about money and promiscuous disposition of marital funds lead to a crisis whose resolution rings both real and endearing for the viewer's emotions but he does it openly honestly and effectively br br autumn spring subtitled of course is a product of an increasingly vibrant czech cinema it wasn't shown widely in the u s but its on dvd will hopefully bring this affecting flick to a wide audience sadly recently to cancer so this movie is a to a fine actor who imbued his character with a passion for life's pleasures that must have reflected the actor's own values br br 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900941252708435 Review: i found this film to be one of those great heart warming gems the story line is tightly woven and the character development throughout fantastic i am a big fan of non us films anyway and this is right up there with happenstance the closet even king of hearts as is fantastic it is a love story in the true sense of loving life and the twists and turns it takes to get the viewer to understand enjoy view of life which nearly costs him br br more than he is prepared to give are wonderful his co star is unforgettable as his fed up wife i highly recommend this movie for the whole family my children loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9858301281929016 Review: autumn spring tells of the misadventures of a walrus faced 78 year old czech man who and all who know him with his mischievous ways while his wife meticulously plans her funeral centerpiece hana shows us how to get babes to kiss you when your 78 and how to cop a feel in an elevator and get for it as he pranks his way from day to day in this warm and glowing look at old age and one man's creative amusing but socially unacceptable ways of enjoying life while refusing to be relegated to the old home autumn spring is a plodding subtle comedy with messages for all ages which will have the greatest appeal with more mature foreign film buffs b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784243106842041 Review: this film just won the best film award at the cleveland international film festival it's american title apparently is autumn spring the acting is superb the story takes you into the life of an elderly man who takes what life deals him and it up a little bit abetted by his best friend and partner in not so serious crime he puts people on at every opportunity but still often reveals his heart of gold his wife has come to her wits end and makes a life changing decision which is heartbreaking to watch the resolution of the story is beautiful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9791572690010071 Review: not much to say other than it is simply a masterpiece this film contains a myriad of messages that all should take to heart especially women do not your man's dreams honor them that's why you loved him in the first place those who plan for death will live in the grave those who will awaken those who live in fear even our lord spoke of this when he the the one who buried his talent in fear that he might make a mistake and the master take a risk get out of the boat and you will walk on water life is a journey that does not end in the grave but in our minds and souls Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7462528944015503 Review: this is a fantastic film is a very old guy with a very young heart he knows how to live his live fully everyday by teaming up with his friend making pranks on just about everything even his own death while his wife can't deal with his irresponsible behavior she also knows that it's exactly why she loves her husband for almost half century i would love to hang out with this old guy because he knows how to enjoy live and never fear of death he is joyful witty mischievous and never boring brilliantly played at the age of 79 every look from his eyes and every move from his aging muscles deliver so much about the character to the audience this is a film that leaves a big smile on my face afterwards and it makes me look at my own live a little closer tomorrow i am gonna go and buy myself a mansion and have some fun if can so can i but i think i will skip the smoking part Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9234408736228943 Review: to qualify my use of realistic in the summary not many old folks i know go around pretending to be famous blind people etc nor have i ever been elderly those minor issues out of the way the relationships between the characters in this film and the emotions expressed therein were completely realistic and genuine in fact though we're not yet 30 i could see many characteristics of my relationship with my wife in the interactions between the main character and his wife for those that don't die young there's a great line in the movie about this when the two best friends are talking about dying young and one of them says and i'm we missed our chance we'll just have to stick it out we'll all be where these characters are some day i know many movie goers would prefer to be swept away from reality as opposed to being faced with it but even they might enjoy the sweet reminder of our mortality and the importance of living life to the fullest that this film is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602054953575134 Review: however closely the movie is to the comics it doesn't matter this movie radically moves away from the boredom of interview with the vampire although it's acting was good and slides in the wonderful action scenes very convincing tale and interesting with surprisingly good acting from all poor graphics does it matter nope Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4778975248336792 Review: this is a charming movie to say the least the main character is an old man who refuses to be among the living dead by which he is surrounded he and his accomplice go around pulling pranks and getting into trouble all over town meanwhile his family is up in arms about what to do with him from there you see relationships with his wife best friend and son develop it finally leads up to one of the best movie endings i have ever seen br br the characters in this movie are rich and deep they develop well through the course of the film the movie has quite a range of moods it goes from light and funny to grim and dark any slow parts for you in this film will be made up for in the end br br autumn spring carries a similar message like a lot of other european movies do don't lose sight of the small pleasures in life if you enjoyed amelie the eighth day or life is beautiful all great films btw you will probably like this movie br br 8 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9940953254699707 Review: renowned czech actor mostly known in north america for his leading role as jacob in the original german czech production of jacob the liar der 1974 gives us a last brilliant performance as a 80 year old who refuses to admit that he is about to die br br screenplay is exquisite funny moving and well developed it explores well both the subject of advanced old age and the motivations of characters that are strong and fragile happy and br br and his best friend are up to all types of shenanigans and are making sure to make the best out of their dying days meanwhile wife is preparing for their death saving up for funeral money and for his endless and irresponsible attitude their son is about to take their apartment over and put them into a retirement home but doesn't want to hear any of that he wants to enjoy life and make people around him laugh he wants to help and love and give but at what cost br br sure to captivate adults of all ages this fine piece of film by talented director is both touching and funny it makes you think of how we live our lives and why we live our lives it brings the simple story of a charming stubborn old man to the forefront and allow us to reflect and feel what life is all about br br after an active career lasting more than 40 years it is somewhat sombre to know that died in april 2002 no longer in the grip of terminal cancer it is however uplifting to think that he had the chance to be a part of such a moving script and to be the catalyst of this ode to joyful old age that has not even started to make the waves it is about to create in north american repertoire cinema br br after the international success of jan divided we fall 2000 it is starting to be clear that czech cinema has indeed something to offer to the world this film at least is a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721159338951111 Review: as a czech i am very pleased when i read these comments here i am absolutely sure that this film is great and what you maybe don't know is that story was specially written for mr the man you can see is him and his typical attitude to live and to resist death he was one of great actors and we are very lucky that we he has made so many beautiful films during his life you are lucky you could see at least one of them enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9780795574188232 Review: up front if you're tired the first hour could be slow the set up of the story has a natural leisurely pace giving us time to appreciate the kind of everyday life and situations the main characters are in once you arrived at the climatic segment of the storyline the turn of events will keep you hooked how will things turn out what will happen to our precious portrayed to utter quiet perfection by the veteran czech actor how will his wife wonderfully played by stella treat him what happens to dear friend ed played by a matching sidekick to and the son with selfish hidden agenda blind to the kindness of his parents sigh br br directed the film with of humor the insightful script by thanks to clear i was able to notice for every phrase wife utters there's a hint of showing buried in between the lines and so did the lady judge observed is going on and the affection of their enduring endearing marriage even in their arguments his can be infectious br br this is old together for at least the beyond fifties and lessons learned to sons and daughters not to take parents for granted one may need to rethink if assuming for the is a means to an end so to speak the film is gently shouting to us to live life to the fullest while we can hint there's joy in staying on and watch the end credits roll br br we're fortunate to be able to see an occasional czech film the father son's 2001 dark blue world was revealing with pathos it's good to take it slow now and then and appreciate a foreign gem its subtitles scenery score and an engaging human story with elegant performances autumn spring aka is available on dvd enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9943552017211914 Review: i was delighted when i saw that my husband rented labyrinth of passion i love films we both loved the movie we both couldn't stop laughing we especially enjoyed the scene in which the transvestite is shooting a photo novel and while supposedly being menaced by a killer with an electric drill is told to answer the phone and say i can't talk to you right now i'm being attacked by a sadistic serial killer if i survive i will call you back that would make a great answering machine message come to think of it we also loved the lady telling her new found beloved i went to an orgy after the concert but i couldn't stop thinking of you i'm waiting to use that line on labyrinth of passion is a rollicking farce with plenty of high hilarious dialog and eye candy for everyone the film has aged well the 1980s costumes and add to the wackiness i would give it a 10 out of 10 rating but i am giving it a 8 for two reasons the first is the scene which involves which includes a shot of a lady herself totally unnecessary and it brings down the tone of the film to hollywood gross out comedy for a moment the second is the suggestion that is sleeping with her father shocking yes but again it ruins the tone of the film still i would recommend the film to anyone who wants a sophisticated spicy and fun time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818835258483887 Review: labyrinth of passion with the possible exception of matador is best film it displays his unique personality at its best and least censored before he started going more mainstream almodovar is just about the only modern director that can approach preston wonderful brand of lunacy it's pointless to try and explain what the movie is about the real point being willingness and skill in taking his situations to the outer limits of sanity and sometimes of plausibility and taste as well Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.851081132888794 Review: very typical of the time and in its own way no less funny than many of his later works and why is that there is nothing to be provoked or shocked about and i guess any such effect is more coincidental than intentional no the great humor stems from an underlying almost surreal absurdity that is woven into the scenery the characters' nearly complete lack of taboo it's the same kind of you find in his later works though you'll find it in a more rough version here he's building up for masterpieces to come but is not yet there br br the sole reviewer who commented on this movie before i did claimed that it had to be a very select group of people who'd find this movie hilarious i do Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9135072231292725 Review: this movie was an amazing tribute to whoever has gone through this type of pain and suffering the acting wasn't the greatest i'll admit that but it was passionate about it's message sending people into prisons without so much as an attorney or some type of trial is cruel and unusual they even had a damn trial for so why doesn't every suspected terrorist have some type of fair and justified trial or hearing as to why they were tagged in the first place i'm getting off the movie but i think it's worthy to note about this sick twisted idea the government has the movie's way of telling the story and the backstory was a great mystery the whole movie i was trying to connect the daughter with the plot and it's made very obvious in the end there's no doubt that the directing was incredible but the one thing i didn't care for was that there wasn't as much emphasis on reese character's interest and fight in the ideal she held a lot of skipping otherwise it was actually quite entertaining and most of all it kept my attention and interest for the two hours it played Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3200574517250061 Review: when going to see rendition i was expecting an exciting film on a controversial topic with big name actors i was not expecting a film that was so engrossing exciting poetic and sad that picked me up from the very beginning and didn't let me go even after i left the theater a word of advice to anyone who hasn't seen it yet don't let your politics come in the way of enjoying or not enjoying this film take it for what it is i saw this with my conservative jewish family i'm the black sheep the pseudo liberal college student and i thought they would write it off as liberal propaganda instead they said it was a great film with excellent performances they like to fancy themselves film critics br br it's sad that a movie like this has to be marketed by its oscar actors while leaving out the constantly underrated sarsgaard as well as new talent like the truly excellent the entire cast gave good performances with some standing out much more than others my only problem with it was that there was a lot going on which didn't allow for much screen time for each of the characters in fact i felt like the sub plot with fatima and was just as prominent on screen as part of the story br br the characters all have the potential to fall into stereotypes but the actors do a good enough job to give them depth with the little screen time they have streep is truly terrific as a heartless senator and as much as i don't want to see the actress in such a terrible role its impossible not to believe her gyllenhaal who will probably be one of the oscar nods for this movie seems a bit unsure in his role at times trying to portray his inner conflict but usually just comes off like he either forgot his lines or he doesn't know how he should feel sarsgaard gave an excellent performance his unforgettable confrontation with streep is easily one of the best parts of the movie again was terrific and i hope to see him in more mainstream films it's a shame that gyllenhaal with probably get nominated before him as shown on imdb has been is some films already but he is a newcomer in my eyes he along with and all gave great performances br br the story of fatima and was not given any credit in commercials but it brings a sad humanity to the story the narrative was interesting as i was trying to really connect the two story until it was plainly told to us at the end i've read some comments on here that say the love story was useless but i disagree i think it definitely shows another side to the controversial issue as well as humanity in general was the real terrorist but he was doing it to avenge his brother and even though he is responsible for the attack you see a humane side to him through the story with fatima not that i think we should feel bad for actual terrorists but i think the we are all people theme was definitely relevant br br whatever your feelings on terrorism politics etc leave it out of the theater the bottom line is this is an interesting story with a message we all need to hear Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8003683686256409 Review: we start all of our reviews with the following information my wife and i have seen nearly 100 movies per year for the past 15 years recently we were honored by receiving lifetime movie passes to any movie any time at no cost so we can see whatever we want whenever we want the point of this is that critics count for zero your local critics or the national critics like ebert are really no different than you or me the only difference is that they get to write about the movie and are forced to see hundreds of movies whether they want to or not therefore it is our belief that if you get your worth for two hours of enjoyment that is good enough for us we never ever listen or read the critics we only care about our friends and those who we know like the same things as us well enough about that br br when meryl streep the head of the in the movie says the united states does not torture it got a big laugh at this movie it is of course a lie that the bush administration has denied time and again it is a very good movie and it is scary in what they can do to us as we lose all of our civil rights they can simply snatch you anywhere and tell know one that they have done it in this case they snatch a man who has a name similar to those who killed thousands on 9 11 he is of course just like you or i and so they take him to a secret location outside of the us to torture and him br br very frightening well acted by jake and reese and the entire cast Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8476446866989136 Review: in the ever growing film genre of comic book adaptations blade is by far one of the best realised and most faithful overall to the source material given that the character has almost 30 years of history in the comics since his debut as a back up figure in tomb of dracula the writer took almost all of the characters and plot elements from the history while changes were inevitably made the finer points of the film right over any criticisms don't let any of you friends tell you different blade is one fine film if it feels too comic for you stanley kubrick snobs out there it's because it's supposed to deal with it but don't dis it for it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8967457413673401 Review: an arab american man is kidnapped from an american airport and flown to somewhere in north africa where he is tortured the reason his cell phone received a call from a known terrorist the cia decides to avoid legal means to determine whether the phone call is implication of guilt or just a mistake after watching this movie we can only but pray some terrorist doesn't accidentally punch in a wrong number br br in addition to the rendition there are several related side stories one involves the daughter of the chief of secret police who is torturing the suspect and her involvement with her lover who happens to be in night school for suicide bombers this story is way too contrived but nevertheless intriguing especially when we see it's outcome the director uses a neat time line to hook the audience br br the second side story is the attempt by the suspects wife to find out what happened to her missing husband she gets an old lover to help he a muted is aide de camp to a senator and soon gets cold feet when he realizes that his job isn't worth uncovering the truth witherspoon is wasted in this role all she gets to do is look forlorn and pregnant with one brief rage attack streep is good and cold and stereotypical as the cia nsa homeland official who seems to be a cheney clone br br also is wasted as a minor analyst pushed into in area he's over his head in although he gets to do the right thing in the end br br i found the movie engrossing if somewhat but thought it added little to the subject it is certainly not to be viewed as definitive and it certainly has an axe to grind like the kingdom it scratches the surface of a very complicated subject br br the movie tries hard to give us an idea about rendition but can only end up by being a cautionary tale about one botched one the whole point of rendition is not to torture but to get terror suspects to give by avoiding legal therefore barriers torture for sure may be employed especially if the rendition is out of our hands although we are obviously not in this matter but that can save lives is vital in this shadow war Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7278069257736206 Review: rendition is a film not to miss with solid writing from kelley sane and with the direction of gavin hood that takes us on a story which is a ride through a man's journey through hell once again meryl streep in a convincing role of the cia today and great performances from a cast of superlative actors in reese witherspoon jake and alan arkin along with actors of middle eastern descent who add to the reality of the story br br in rendition you see how terrorism can breed terrorism and as the film progresses tying the story to what is playing out in the middle east is reality brought to the screen the external shots add to the intensity of the story and peter sarsgaard does a brilliant job of playing an assistant in the ass kissing way of how american politics are conducted too bad there has not been a larger audience for this film as along with the valley of and lions for lambs rendition plays an important role in showing an audience how the fight for and the protection of democracy can go seriously astray Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8135693669319153 Review: i came out of rendition with a list of flaws a mile long so how is it that my overall impression is that it was a pretty decent movie it's definitely a film whose sum is better than its parts br br those parts include a cast of big name stars not one of them giving a memorable performance omar a relative unknown is the one you'll remember serviceable if undistinguished direction and a screenplay that's both too complicated and too simplistic at the same time is an egyptian born american citizen who gets kidnapped by the u s government's rendition program otherwise known as the process by which america tortures suspected terrorists into information whether or not it's remotely true reese witherspoon plays his pregnant wife who calls in the favor of an old college friend peter who works for a senator alan arkin and helps to track her husband down meryl streep plays the head of the rendition program jake gyllenhaal is a young agent assigned to the interrogation and whose conscience gets in the way meanwhile a whole parallel storyline follows the daughter of a top egyptian official who is allied to the american rendition program and her boyfriend who's in training to become a suicide bomber br br yi yi that's a lot of plot to pack into a two hour movie and i was about to wash my hands of the whole thing especially the egyptian romeo and juliet subplot that felt like nothing more than a distraction but then near the film's finale a twist of chronology brings all of the plot strands together in a way that makes you want to everything you thought you knew about the motivations of the various characters and makes rendition a much more interesting movie than it seems like it's going to be br br witherspoon gyllenhaal and sarsgaard all look like high school students playing adults twenty years older than they actually are gyllenhaal in particular usually a fine actor looks so bored that you wonder if he's going to muster the energy to deliver his lines and the screenwriter should be arrested for having an actress as good as meryl streep at his disposal and giving her nothing more to work with than this one dimensional dragon lady the movie of course strives for but instead of addressing the tangled web of arguments surrounding the national security issue it charges right down the middle of the debate in a predictable fashion there are moments when you think maybe the film will off in an interesting direction what if witherspoon did actually begin to doubt her husband's past for instance what if actually had been in contact with terrorists as his accuse but no the movie takes the path of least resistance br br but like i said i recommend this movie i know i've done nothing but list a bunch of its faults but it's got its head in the right place and it is entertaining or at least as as entertaining as a movie about torture and interrogation can be br br grade b Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2859487235546112 Review: taut topical political thriller taking square aim at the controversial us policy of rendition another appalling orwell ian phrase collateral damage anyone for the illegal interrogation even torture of terrorist suspects by passing due legal process the inhuman interrogation is by the egyptian chief of police himself the target of a fundamentalist suicide bomb plot thus the two main plot lines of the movie both work very well the bombing set piece graphic and chilling in its realism with its denouement revealed in a stylish tarantino type flashback and the torture scenes on an innocent man also portrayed in all their gory detail the film scores telling points about the use of torture as a credible means of intelligence gathering in the war against terrorists and against the faceless bureaucracy here personified by a suitable cold meryl streep as the cia boss who casually gives the order for rendition which can ruin innocent lives never mind fiction think more the recent killing of the innocent brazilian in london in 2005 with the head of the metropolitan police still in his job and no one tried for the poor man's murder the acting is excellent throughout the two key roles of the innocent man and terrorist bomber are realistically and played by the unfamiliar actors omar and similarly as the intimidating chief of police and as his idealistic daughter ring true with their performances their lack of familiarity at least to me adding to their characters' credibility of the bigger hollywood names present stature grows with succeeding films here playing the initially detached but later conscience stricken and anguished government man who does the right thing in the end witherspoon plays her distraught wife part mainly in one key but is believable all the same while david and alan arkin convincingly show up self serving and their who'll only go so far to help you until their career prospects are there are a few weaknesses plot wise there's little dramatic need to create the suspense surrounding el escape and streep's character is perhaps too obvious a man woman worst of all is the meaningless inclusion of on the spot girlfriend around merely for decoration and a brief gratuitous love scene on the whole though an engrossing thought provoking cinematic experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649955630302429 Review: is torture ever right no the answer is simple and absolute with no possible the reason as this film showed is the effect torture has on a society the values that have been hard fought for in western society through centuries of revolution and struggle are for all men and women to be allowed to live in a free and open society one where individuals are treated equally and with respect to their essential rights as humans to protect this society institutions have been developed to deal with openly fairly and honestly these institutions have been adapted and honed through generations of hard work one could argue that these are the true of democracy as they belong to us all allow us all to be heard if we allow inhumane acts to be committed in our name if we split our society into those who have rights and those who don't then we the work of our ancestors moreover we are all and all guilty and tainted whether those that we accuse are guilty or not is of no importance we are defined by our attitudes and our responses Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8871920704841614 Review: the reviews for rendition generally haven't been favorable so i waited until it moved to the local discount theatre to see it the film tells the story of el an american egyptian scientist who is plucked from his international flight and hauled in for interrogation after a strange coincidence links him to a recent terrorist attack in an unnamed north african country not as bad as i'd feared it's an interesting and thought provoking entry in the ripped from the headlines thriller genre br br the film ultimately asks tough questions concerning u s methods of information from political prisoners is crossing the formerly line of openly employing torture on suspected terrorists something our country should be doing does it useful information that helps save lives if so at what cost what sort of monsters do we create when innocent people are taken prisoner and tortured by the use of torture what sort of monster do we as a country become it's always disappointing when a film with such provocative material is sloppy with some of the details that make good films great for example i'd like to have with wife who spends the entire film trying to track him down but the only identifiable personality trait she's given is an advanced state of pregnancy rendition also seems to imply that arab women who don't go along with their arranged marriages are only asking for trouble and there's a poorly conceived kept by another of the film's main characters that too conveniently spells out in great detail all the information his love interest just happens to be in urgent need of at that particular moment i laughed out loud when the moment should have been filled with dread br br the film features a good central performance by jake gyllenhaal and strong but too brief appearances by hollywood veterans meryl streep and alan arkin as well as impressive turns by omar as el and also by actors and all of whom i would much enjoy seeing in future films that have nothing whatsoever to do with terrorism good luck to them the five or so stories rendition follows are woven together nicely until the filmmakers insert a slight but effective twist that finally to the never ending cycle of carnage that violent attacks of terror Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9494840502738953 Review: this was an excellent movie with good acting and it keeps your attention through to the very end maybe people are either tired or uncomfortable with the subject matter and that's why it's being trashing so much it could also be too deep for many of the viewers out there who give movies like the american pie series higher ratings br br jake gyllenhaal is a cia analyst not an agent who is to observe an interrogation of an egyptian man by not he's not supposed to be a hardened agent and so comes off as naive of the interrogation techniques used this is more believable than if he were to come across as being an old hat at it br br the story jumps around a bit and can be confusing but it also makes you stay focused on whats going on until the end when everything comes together as the puzzle falls into place the supporting actors did a good job of helping to carry the movie i found the movie to be powerful and thought provoking Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9680364727973938 Review: to solve a challenging problem you need to start by asking the right questions without these even the biggest library of information is useless this movie does just that where other movies guide your thinking along a story board this film pulls at your emotions and your understanding of justice and what's these questions will tug at you throughout challenging your assumptions as the characters develop this movie is important it's relevant and a must see for anybody who stays informed of current affairs the fact it's highly entertaining and includes a slew of movie stars only improves the execution my advice watch it with a serious crowd or better yet by yourself not unlike how you'd read an editorial from your favorite news magazine in this case there is one difference the answers will be your own Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9595227241516113 Review: very good political thriller regarding the aftermath of terrorism and the using of political torture to obtain one's objectives in out the terrorists br br the story is interwoven where two families are affected by the terrorist events br br this is one of meryl streep's best roles in years she plays a cold calculating cunning director of the cia who allows these things to go on she is out of the george bush dick cheney school of handling the war on terrorism had her part been expanded miss streep certainly would have been up for an award at oscar time br br jake gyllenhaal is our hero a cia agent who really can't take what's going on br br we have a terrorist who actually has a heart and it costs him his life in this well directed finely paced film br br alan arkin appears briefly in the part of a conniving senator mr arkin seems to get better with age Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9512864947319031 Review: i'm egyptian i have a green card i have been living in the us since 1991 i have a very common arabic name i'm married non american but non egyptian non arab wife i have children who are born in the us i have a in cell biology from the us and i travel for i make 6 figure income and i own a home in the washington dc area i pay my taxes and outside 1 or 2 parking tickets i have no on my record since i came to this country in 1991 i look more egyptian than the character but my spoken english is as good as his br br a couple of months ago i was returning from a conference company business in spain through munich germany to washington dc home i was picked up in munich airport by a german officer as soon as i got off the madrid plane he was waiting for me he was about to start me until i simply told him i have no business in germany i'm just passing through he had let me go with the utmost disappointment that was nothing compared to what happened at washington airport which was not nearly as bad as what happened to in the movie the customs officer asked me a couple of questions about the length and purpose of my trip he then wrote a letter c on my custom declaration form and let me go after i picked up my checked bag i was stopped at the last exit point some homeland security crap i sat there for 3 hours along with many different people of many different i was not told the reason for my i was not allowed to use my phone or any other phone i was feisty at first asking to be told of the reason or let me go but decided to suck it up and just wait and see i asked if i can call my wife to tell her that i'm going to be late but was told no when i tried to use my phone and as soon as my wife said hello an officer yanked the phone out of hand and threatened me to it when i asked about needing to call home because my family is waiting they said three hours is nothing we will make contact after 5 hours when i asked to use the bathroom an officer accompanied me there it toilet was funny i guess it was a prison style toilet that is all metal with no toilet seat finally they called my name and gave me my passport green card and said you can go i asked what the problem was they said nothing i know it was only 3 hours but i was dead tired and wanted to go home to see my wife and kids br br as for the movie it was very well made unlike most movies that involve arabs and use non arab actors who just speak gibberish this movie the arabic was 100 correct i assume the country is morocco north africa Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1761358678340912 Review: blade is a dark gloomy but vampire movie and is one of the best ones a bit of gore but nothing really that bad wesley snipes played a strong role as he the vampires not really like buffy because thats too tame but blade delivers a decent plot and it's the kind of movie that you would probably like to watch on a dark stormy night thats at best viewing br br 87 Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6509727835655212 Review: extraordinary rendition is a frightening practice surprisingly under clinton that allows the u s government to and hold anyone suspected seemingly for any reason of being a terrorist against the united states this is a touchy issue especially after 9 11 because supporters of the practice will always criticize the opposition as vital power from the u s that it needs to effectively fight terror fanatic supporters will label the opposition as terrorists in themselves br br but like a recent film that lent a similar level of humanity to the death penalty the life of david gale rendition shows us a story of the misuse of extraordinary rendition or at least the ease with which it can be exploited and falsely applied the story involves el an american chemical engineer born in egypt who is on his way back to america from giving a lecture in egypt the cause given is that he made phone calls to a known terrorist no proof is ever given or needed that it was that made the calls that his phone was never lost of stolen br br meanwhile extremely pregnant wife isabella is back in the states frantically trying to find her husband who got onto a plane to chicago but apparently never got off the flimsy explanation that he was never there when she discovers that he made an in flight purchase using his credit card br br lately i have been researching modern chinese history particularly that of the astonishingly selfish and brutal dictatorship set up by tung and it is more than a little frightening to see the similarities between extraordinary rendition and some of brutal scare tactics including his public executions which the people were forced to watch and extensive use of torture specifically used to extract confessions br br it is pretty disturbing to notice that specifically did these things to create an environment of fear in order to achieve from the chinese people to say that the bush administration has not created an environment of fear and continues to milk it for everything it's worth would be naïve in the extreme and although extraordinary rendition was not created under bush it is clear that it does more harm than good br br adding to the of the film is douglas freeman jake gyllenhaal who works behind a desk for the cia and has little field experience until his boss is assassinated and he suddenly finds himself the torture of a man that he quickly comes to doubt has anything to reveal freeman's boss daughter also plays a pivotal role as does a aide played by peter sarsgaard who might have the most satisfying role in the movie meryl streep is also suitably cold and clinical as a chilly senator with a support of the necessity and practice of rendition br br as a political thriller the movie is remarkably well crafted and paced but the scariest thing about it is that this is all real the movie's goal is to get people to really think about the things done in america's name especially when they claim to be done to prevent those same things conducting terror in the name of preventing terror will win no sympathy for us nor will confessions through brutal torture which is the form of criminal investigation br br unfortunately we are gradually heading in that direction of doing these things more rather than less the frightening question is what is the event that is going to take place at some point in the future to convince us to stop and head the other way toward civilization and peace or will we just keep heading toward a military dictatorship until we finally get there Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8502011299133301 Review: cia analyst douglas freeman gyllenhaal gets to see his first secret location interrogation when is accused of having contact with a known terrorist bomb maker wife witherspoon is frantic regarding the whereabouts of her husband br br don't you just hate it when the title of a movie sends you to a dictionary i must have an old edition as this rendition is not a musical piece no it's the government's way of legally taking a resident or citizen somewhere to him and possibly use some torture to get the desired information br br while watching this movie i was reminded of a similar story line in the crossing jordan tv show now off the air and i expect we will see even more of these story lines it's inevitable the events of 911 are the br br this is a tough one to watch because we don't like to see people tortured and our government not telling the truth about things we like the idea that no matter what happens or happened that we can go somewhere to find answers but when that door is closed to us we are truly lost and without hope as wife was br br performances by all were first class and it's possible we may see more of i have no idea how to pronounce it because he resembles and can act like telly savalas no kidding br br violence yes sex no nudity no language yes Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.30419814586639404 Review: some films are designed to just entertain you others to make you laugh or cry or others like this aim to provoke to make you think and to make you angry i was angry during this film not at the film but at the fact that it was true that america the free does torture in the illogical view that it is doing it for the greater good the torture scenes in this movie were harrowing the indifference of people was shattering the film was compelling in its argument and showed just how wrong it is to torture people of course now that makes me a bleeding liberal labels shoved on people by others who shut their minds to the facts that this does happen and should not people who don't realise that as the movie said for every person tortured you get ten or one hundred people rise up to perform acts of vengeance you get an ever increasing cycle of violence this film did not make me hate america although i can see how it could do but it made me hate the way that america has reacted in its post 9 11 world there is a significant quote in the film just after we have learned that 19 people have died and seventy five were injured in the bomb scene the quote is one american is dead that makes the difference you cannot kill an american america can kill thousands but you cannot kill a single american or they will do whatever it takes including torture to justice this is the american way apparently call me a liberal call me naive although i think the people who think torture is fine are naive call me deluded call me anything you like but this film is a brilliant example of what is wrong in america and the west today i wish this film would be shown to all school students at a minimum this film will stay with me a long time part of me wishes i could forget it because i wish this type of thing never happened but i know it does the other part of me wishes i would never forget because we need to remember these shameful events to prevent them from happening again whatever happens to me this film will be with me for a long time and i will be telling everyone i know to watch it not to be entertained but to be provoked because sometimes we all need to be provoked Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8552321791648865 Review: the powerhouse cast pulls the crowd in the theatre despite the ominous title jake gyllenhaal on conan o'brien to promote the movie and explained that was a for obtaining information via torture since 9 11 allowed the government's intelligence agency to people without due process and use any means necessary in exchange for information br br gyllenhaal plays rookie cia analyst douglas freeman note the irony who is torn about his assignment which renders him as a mere observer to unorthodox interrogation proceedings at an underground detention facility outside the us br br omar plays the suspected terrorist el egyptian national and green card carrying hubby of american isabella fields el reese witherspoon isabella and her son wait for to come home from a scientific conference when he suddenly disappears from the passenger manifest she seeks help from her college friend who works in government and learns that the head of intelligence whitman meryl streep is behind it all br br rendition is directed by hollywood newbie gavin hood who is set to do x men origins wolverine and begs the question of whether such is in real life the movie was released in the wake of the explosion bombing and a pivotal scene in the movie is when a bomb explodes in a public so that must have sent chills up every spine seeing the exploding with a lone red and yellow sign on the upper right hand of the screen plus the effect of silence and slow moving images the impact of the scene's real life coincidence br br there are lessons to learn from this movie and it all boils down to personal decisions we make daily we all have choices we can exercise at will and we often do not always want to see how these affect others who may end up as hapless victims of circumstance what 'the greater good' is should not have to be a forced choice our leaders have to take if we each already decide correctly at the source now that's a utopia worth building Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9312862157821655 Review: think of it as an extreme form of detention without trial without commenting and taking a side on the us foreign policy the process of extraordinary rendition involves taking persons suspected of terrorist activities to a foreign country an opposite to an if you wish to a place where torture is not a crime but a means to illicit information instead of your soil with blood of potentially innocent parties you do so on foreign land where such tactics are accepted interrogation techniques br br naturally given the of the tactics and attempts at breaking down a person sometimes you would get what you want once you pass the resistance or get nothing or worst of all get a confession just because the mind has been broken to the point that the subject will agree to whatever you say it's an ugly process and what better way to do it when you're the champion human rights giving the nod to use whatever means necessary in the name of protecting more lives in an age where information is key to the battle against terror and doing so in a country where probably the rights record is questionable br br rendition is this year's though in the run up to the new year we do have a number of political thriller contenders to take that crown with rendition first of all followed by the robert redford movie lions for lambs starring tom cruise and meryl streep again though now on the other side of the fence and the kingdom with jamie foxx and jennifer garner though this one would probably turn out to be more action driven directed by gavin hood who did and will be the new wolverine spin off rendition is a decent thriller with a top notch cast in a narrative that has been proved quite popular these days the split which provides for some ample perspectives to be presented through an ensemble cast br br el omar a chemical engineer gets en route to going home under the orders of cia top brass whitman meryl streep at a detention facility outside the us jake cia analyst douglas freeman oh so prophetic embarks on his very first interrogation session no doubt being thrust into a position that he didn't sign up for back home a very pregnant reese searches frantically for answers to her husband's disappearance and sought after an ex flame alan smith's peter sarsgaard assistance since he's working for senator hawkins alan arkin throw in j k a terrorist plot investigation and a budding forbidden love story between fatima and you have quite a bit going on in a busy picture br br given a number of casts locations and the likes rendition wasn't confusing at all and it plays out with deft handling of the material never quick to judge presenting ideas and thoughts from both sides of the equation every character has their own agenda and the of this agenda engages enough not to bore nor to confuse you and the best part of it all is how very truly they bow down to self preservation in different forms and ultimately in various lose lose situations unfortunately it kept you guessing as well did he or didn't he and constantly played with your mind as to whether deserved what he's getting it utilized one extremely smart of hand which i didn't see coming until it's too late so there goes the credit though it did succumb to the usual stereotyping of terrorist and without spending much time in depth to explore their motivations br br perhaps it didn't find a need to given so many movies out there already touching base on this issue paradise now day night day night even while it turned out to be rather one dimensional personal tragedy to of bombs to become a suicide bomber i felt rendition did right in not providing any saccharine sweet ending that this fight against negative destructive ideology isn't something that can be addressed in a two hour movie and i'm glad it clear such fairy tale br br what we have instead is a well crafted tale that sets its gun sights on the issue of rendition and probably capable enough to spark discussion once the lights come on on which camp you belong to do you support inflicting severe pain in interrogation yes or no this is the quintessential question of our time yes or no ok i'm already geared for lions for lambs Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4008488059043884 Review: most of this political thriller presented as a mostly run of the mill movie with a somewhat better development of many of the major characters that was much appreciated until the big twist and powerful climax that recalled twists experienced in silence of the lambs or the sixth sense reese witherspoon as the distraught wife of the missing egyptian husband and as the strong armed interrogator offer strong performances jake gyllenhaal unfortunately is handed a more two dimensional character and has to struggled with a stereotypical presentation of the emotionally torn cia analyst that has been presented many times before in other movies early on there is the nice scene with an explosion that resembles a scene at the end of saving private ryan the silent scene that was used so effectively in reflecting one consequence of violence the script also provides a little more glimpse into the mind set of the enemy but still doesn't allow the audience really much understanding again the audience to wallow in stereotypical characterization the cinematography and photography also is somewhat of a letdown because unlike or down the crisp raw visceral presentation is missing not allowing the audience to really be there in the movie there is some distance that keeps the audience from realizing the intensity of the emotions occurring on the screen however overall the movie redeems itself by the end offering the audience a measured look into the complexity of the united use of rendition and the possible complications and consequences that may occur through its use eight out of ten stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9592825174331665 Review: the film tackles the here and now horror of rendition with a multi cast trans global account of all involved no one gets off lightly because we see the blindness of the players as they out their own slice of the worldwide game piling hatred and misery on their enemies and themselves in equal measure br br the interplay between the sympathetic aide played in style by peter sarsgaard and the real washington power is electrifying meanwhile out in the field new cia man jake gyllenhaal goes through a sea change in his attitude to the new found with torture sudden though his rejection of what he initially is one has to ask why on earth would anyone who calls him or herself civilized stand and watch anyone be humiliated and abused in this way the film has few heroes perhaps flawed and cia man is the exception and a necessary indulgence to make the film offer a of hope br br the sad fact of course is that this film isn't fiction at all but a wake up call to those with a shred of decency left in them the awful truth is that we in the uk and usa have lost the moral plot and this film shows how low we are prepared to go all this in the name of freedom there's a wonderful line in the script that says that torture is a sure way to swell the numbers of our enemies this is already happening in real life and we should listen to the message that this film delivers and start using our might and money much more intelligently the message seems to be that any of us who claim that rendition torture and the abuse of basic human rights are necessary to protect our way of life are as wrong headed and stupid as the and suicide bombers br br all praise to the sensibilities of a talented south african director with a eye on the gross of how power is and a cast of mainstream actors from the us and beyond oh and by the way the film has a sting in its tail with the ending a clever and thought provoking surprise which i won't give away br br i saw the film in an early london preview so it has not yet been widely written up but i'm glad to say that the tide of less than glowing reviews seems to be turning the bbc review has been very strongly in support and they and i suspect that much of the negative comments come from those who see the world through the simple of hollywood where the good guys and the bad guys are cardboard cut outs hence the reason that many of the truly great films of the year are increasingly indie and or non us Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7869806885719299 Review: i fear you speak upon the rack where men enforced do speak anything this shakespearean line from the merchant of venice is echoed again in the new film rendition which introduces the viewer to the enhanced methods of interrogation renditions which began in the clinton administration and have become more commonplace since the terror attacks of september 11 2001 br br the film features an all star cast with oscar winners meryl streep alan arkin and reese witherspoon as well as peter sarsgaard jake gyllenhaal and omar supporting roles filled by unfamiliar actors deliver as well sucking the audience into the plot and showing how many people can be affected by overseas terror attacks and our means of investigating them br br rendition follows an egyptian born terrorism suspect who is taken by u s officials following his flight from south africa to washington dc to an prison overseas his pregnant wife witherspoon ventures to washington dc to find out about his disappearance through a family friend and employee sarsgaard gyllenhaal plays a young cia analyst at the overseas detention facility who monitors the violent interrogation br br this film follows the emotional of the torture victim and those involved in obtaining the supposed information from him some like the cia analyst gyllenhaal are visibly shaken and horrified by the methods while others the stern senator streep and foreign interrogator see it as necessary and effective br br the film may be described by some as a political piece but is ultimately an emotional one performance as the tortured prisoner is oscar worthy the film does not intend to preach but rather to question and inform the audience on a topic that does not often have a human face put on it renditions have been known to work but have also been known to produce false information from innocent prisoners the film simply depicts the emotional struggles of those involved in such grave business and does so in a way that will affect every viewer differently the film will keep your interest and have you engaged in each of the character's Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9622132778167725 Review: in this day and age in which just about every other news story involves discussions of images of abu or tales of forced at bay gavin rendition is about as up to the minute and timely a movie as is ever likely to come out of the entertainment mills of mainstream hollywood it's not by any stretch of the imagination a perfect film but neither does it merit the it has received at the hands of critics from all across the ideological and political spectrum br br the term rendition refers to the ability of the cia to arrest any individuals it suspects of terrorist dealings then to them away in secret to a foreign country to and torture them for an period of time all without due process of law el is an egyptian man who has been living for twenty years in the united states he has an american wife a young son and a new baby on the way he seems a very unlikely candidate for a terrorist yet one day without warning or explanation is and taken to an location where he is subjected to brutal torture until he admits his involvement with a terrorist organization that claims to know nothing about br br on the negative side rendition falters occasionally in its storytelling abilities often biting off a little more than it can chew in terms of both plot and character the focal point is douglas freeman a rookie cia agent who is brought in to observe interrogation at the hands of egyptian officials the problem is that as conceived by writer kelley sane and enacted by jake gyllenhaal freeman seems too much of a naïve boy scout to make for a very plausible agent and he isn't given the screen time he needs to develop fully as a character we know little about him at the beginning and even less it seems at the end he goes through the motions but we learn precious little about the man within thus without a strong center of gravity to hold it all together the film occasionally feels as if it is coming apart at the seams with story elements flying off in all directions a similar problem occurs with distraught wife played by reese witherspoon a woman we never get to know much about apart from what we can see on the surface gyllenhaal and witherspoon have both proved themselves to be fine actors under other circumstances but here they are in by a screenplay that rarely lets them go beyond a single recurring note in their performances br br what makes rendition an ultimately powerful film however is the extreme seriousness of the subject matter and the way in which two running plot lines elegantly into one another in the movie's closing stretches it may make for a slightly more contrived story than perhaps we might have liked on this subject but hey this is hollywood after all and the film has to pay some to mass audience expectations if it is to get itself green lighted let alone see the light of day as a completed project br br two of the supporting performances are particularly compelling in the film omar who makes palpable the terror of a man caught in a real life nightmare from which he cannot awaken and who makes a surprisingly complex character out of the chief interrogator meryl streep alan arkin and peter sarsgaard also make their marks in smaller roles special mention should also be made of the warm and richly cinematography of dion br br does the movie the issues probably does it stack the deck in favor of the torture victim and against the evil government forces most definitely one wonders how the movie would have played if really were a terrorist yet the movie has the guts to tread on controversial ground it isn't afraid to raise questions or risk the of some for the political it takes it openly the issue of just how does a nation hold fast to its hard won principle of civil liberties for all in the face of terrorism and fear and just how much courage does it take for people of good will to finally stand up and say enough is enough even at the risk of being branded terrorist and by those in power the movie also does not in any way deny the reality of extreme islamic terrorism br br thus to reject rendition out of hand would be to allow the perfect to be the enemy of the good rendition may not be perfect but it is good and it has something of importance to say about the world in which we now live and that alone makes it very much worth seeing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9807912111282349 Review: i liked this movie i saw it to a packed house at the toronto international film festival the day after the opener which must have gone over well the director gavin hood was supposed to be present for today's screening but alas his twins were born just hours before so he had to jet on a flight back in 24 was how he about it br br rendition refers to a term whereby suspected terrorists in the us can be sent without the legal consent of their parents nations to prisons abroad to be questioned and br br it's fairly predictable innocent egyptian american man wrongly accused of being a terrorist while en route from south africa to dc he is sent abroad while wife at home reese witherspoon fights to find him and free him but what makes this movie special are some nice choices in story telling 1 a human touch story of what is going on in the locale where a suicide bomb 2 the humanity of a cia agent trying to understand and be honest with what is really going on and 3 the chronology of story telling which makes it a tight taut tale that moves and jerks at the right moments ah relief and a mix of emotions that around as the story fights for an ending br br all around strong acting with meryl streep as a standout vixen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9045164585113525 Review: overall i give this film a decent 7 6 to start i'll say i love how the character was portrayed and adapted on to the screen if you read comics occasionally or simply watch dvd extras you'll see the blade character is drastically different from the one we see in the film among the changes blade is now most importantly half vampire therefore acquiring all of their strengths but none of their weaknesses the credit for this goes obviously to david a fellow fan of the darker genre of comic books thanks to him blade has become a much more interesting character and i find him one of my favorite anti heroes really wesley snipes is born to play this role although some would've probably washington or will smith lol his acting here doesn't need to be exactly oscar winning per say considering the character but i'm glad he to play the in the two sequels also starring is stephen dorff as our main villain and kris kristofferson as alfred so to speak the acting is good actually and the action keeps the plot going for sure the opening scene in the club is one of my favorite parts i've got to say as much as like this movie there are few things that bother me which take away from this film ranking with something like spider man or x men stephen had the villains portrayed in a way i didn't like so much honestly their lines were so full of foul mouthed comedy it didn't really feel like a comic book film to me plus la a bit disappointing as the final villain but the intense sword fight makes up for it i guess not to mention a sense of extra non realism a black man in a leather coat with a sword the out of a cop in broad day light some how going unnoticed by the crowds walking by seemed kinda well dumb moving away from a few of its flaws the music by mark was great and fitted the film nicely luckily all these problems are fixed and improved on in the stunning sequel blade 2 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9333997368812561 Review: imagine you have just been on a plane for 18 hours you have been on a business trip to south africa you are a high paid professional you've lived in the us for 20 years you are in your thirties you have a wife a little boy and another baby on the way one thing even though you have a green card you are still egyptian on you are asked to come with 2 security guards next thing you know you are hooded and chained and after a brief but still reasonably civil interrogation you are to be rendered this is what happens to el at the beginning of the movie his is a story of pain and literally torture it's one of several story lines one follows his wife's attempts to get more information one follows the cold behind the rendition another story deals with the family of the man who leads the interrogation of el there are some other stories too and by the end they all neatly come together though the more famous actors like reese witherspoon as the distraught pregnant wife jake gyllenhaal as the cia rookie forced to watch the interrogation in northern africa and meryl streep as cia whitman it is really the more unknown actors that carry the story and give it it's heart for me the actor playing the unfortunate mr el omar was the heart and soul of this movie his portrayal of a man in distress was shockingly well done it's almost as if he was being tortured for real also israeli actor was very impressive as the part worried family man and part extremely cruel chief of torture hard to watch and not exactly fun but still very worthwhile Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832319021224976 Review: i think this was the most outstanding edge of your seat thriller that i have seen in a long time the research for the film was thorough the writer kelly sane has left no loose ends the cast was seasoned fantastic performances all round omar was outstanding br br the cinematography is poetic music enchanting and the overall effect highly satisfying br br rendition goes into territory that even the media fears to tread it is really a call for those involved with espionage and the legal web that is the war on terror br br a woman walked out of the theater and asked me does this really happen that in itself speaks of gavin masterful achievement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966359555721283 Review: rendition presents a very topical matter in the form of a very tense thriller it's a gripping and not a preaching movie seeing it in an arab country with a mixture of arabian and european audience gave it an extra level of atmosphere the audience was totally gripped by the film and gave it a loud applause afterwards the story of an egyptian married to an american picked up on the suspicion of links to terrorist organizations and shipped to a friendly with us arab country for enhanced interrogation as meryl streep's character states in the film we have no torture in the us seems to be from the front page of todays news there is a very neat link between the various characters which appear in the movie and the pace of the film never drops the seems to be as stated by jake character in the film that by and torturing suspects you create many more terrorists the acting is uniformly excellent with streep and reese witherspoon the stand outs not to be missed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9069914817810059 Review: i saw the movie yesterday and was shocked by it but even more shocked by some of the comments i have read here one person wrote that it was ambiguous if the victim of the torture was guilty or not therefore one person wrote that since he wasn't an american citizen therefore some people comment that the people in the middle east hate us and want us dead therefore so are we saying then that it is right to torture someone who is guilty of a crime are we saying it is right to torture someone who is not an american citizen are we saying that it is right to torture someone who may hate us and want us dead are we saying that as is written in the geneva convention the declaration of human rights and the constitution of the united states that torture is wrong but some torture is less wrong than others when does it become right to torture that is why this movie is powerful it is ambiguous but not about torture torture is always wrong and if we are willing to do it even in the name of justice and national security or freedom and democracy then we are wrong and we are evil we are doing exactly what we are our enemies of doing and we are calling them wrong in the same breath my favorite line in the film was if you don't want to compromise join international right on Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6546187996864319 Review: just reading why this show got canceled makes me rather this was a favorite of mine as a kid and i always watched it when it came on no matter how many times i saw the episode sure the effects were not great but they were also not horrible either they did a fairly good job with the costume and it had the nice 70's vibe to it that is always enjoyable to see and hear as the music was also very 70's it did not really have any villains from the comics but then most comic book live show adaptations had none to very few actual super villains from the comics powers were a bit different here too he had his sense and he could climb walls but he was not nearly as strong as the spider man of the comics he was super strong though as i do remember an episode where he broke into a room by breaking the door off he just was not the car that the one from the comic book can be the show was set in los so there were not as man buildings to swing from but they did okay with the web it is nice that this show actually has the web shooters and not organic shooters of the movie i love the movies but part of me wishes they would start over and do the more pants that has the mechanical web shooters this show had a good star as peter parker and he was okay as spider man it is nice to see a who does not basically live in the slums like he does in the movies neither this show nor the movie though has a spider man that is quick with the insult like the one in the comic still this show was fun without being as corny as the batman show Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9191883206367493 Review: some people think this was a rather bad tv series with cheesy effects considering it was filmed between 1977 1979 but really look back at those years and think we didn't have computers back then so if you think about it it's a rather good tv series br br i always figured bad ratings killed the show but no the network did they canceled out their theme as the superhero network and abandoned a short lived spider man series if it had gone on it probably would have run well into the 80's and if it was really lucky and i mean really lucky the early 90s br br and no one wanted to pick this series up br br anyways jolly old or young nicholas hammond of the sound of music fame is brought to the tv screen as peter parker the secret identity of the amazing spider man along the series peter deals with a clone a beautiful girl from a foreign country and a corrupt politician br br while the series is way out of timeline being that peter is already graduated from university and thats when he gets bit and uncle ben is already dead the audience is treated to action suspense and the attitude that the characters have towards peter and his alter ego spider man br br while it's also slightly disappointing that robert f simon looks nothing like j j jameson it's not so disappointing that betty grant isn't betty grant but a hot african american girl who reminds me of halle berry who is one of the hottest women on the planet so really this one wasn't so bad br br but considering the time and how much drama they packed into this one it kind of foreshadows what bad tv is today either way it's entertaining even for today br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587782621383667 Review: when i was a kid i remembered this show but thought that now as an adult the show might be a bit dated well yes it is but for me that makes the show more retro and the very funky br br this show is mostly well written i do think its a travesty that this show was cancelled after one season especially when this show was more popular than the incredible hulk br br i think fans should overlook the poor special effects and enjoy the stories br br this next sentence contains spoilers my favourite episode as a kid was when there were two spiderman that battle against each other interestingly a similar idea is concocted in spiderman 3 the movie i liked the ideas in this tv show some will hate it i believe stan lee wasn't a fan Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8527640104293823 Review: though short lived the amazing spider man was one of the best made for tv versions of a famed comic book hero only wonder woman lynda carter the best of the genre and the incredible hulk bill lou were better br br the amazing spider man the 1966 1968 batman because the high camp elements of the latter often ruin the adventure spider man all three television interpretations of superman lois and clark smallville and of course the george reeves superman which brings up the rear br br the amazing spider man was an action drama during the late 1970's the pre cgi era when stunts had to be performed by stunt men not in the database of a computer spider man had its own very talented stuntman to perform the death defying daredevil acrobatics his name was fred who the suit for the action sequences nicholas hammond better known as one of julie children on the all time movie classic the sound of music was spider man during the dialogue scenes spider man also had his own secret identity as peter parker similar to christopher reeve superman clark kent adam west batman bruce wayne and of course lynda carter as wonder woman diana prince br br it's unfortunate that the series only had thirteen episodes because when the first episode hit the in november of 1977 the entire country was watching it on cbs that wednesday night in all fairness cbs should release this pilot episode as well as the deadly dust the captive tower etc on dvd shortly spider man was short lived but did have a cult following and in my opinion was a heck of a lot better than the movie interpretation of the famed comic book hero starring toby mcguire br br cbs might be hesitant to release these episodes for two reasons a there might not be a broad market for them based on the lack of of the series and a generation of children and young people who weren't born when the series originally aired in the 1970's b one of the early spider man episodes dealt with a terrorist with designs on the world trade center which was attacked twice many years after this show went off the air in 1993 and of course the devastating attack against this country on 9 11 01 in which the towers were destroyed and many innocent lives were lost br br however i don't think that it would be in bad taste to release this spider man episode even if the show was adventure derived from a comic book and camp in nature the live action amazing spider man doesn't have a large following but it has a cult following if and when cbs releases it out on dvd this cult following could be explained along with the episode in which spiderman saved the towers in 1978 but how in september of 2001 real life proved to be different from the movies i like to follow the news but i also like science fiction fantasy therefore i am eagerly awaiting the release of the amazing spider man on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9928655624389648 Review: continuing with the exclusive film programme about complicated relationships in some european courts last night in the theatre was shown anna boleyn a film directed by the great teutonic film director herr ernst lubitsch the film depicts the terrible story of the queen of the british king henry she was executed by her husband well not exactly the king ordered the to do his dirty work not to mention that this marriage caused an important political and religious historical event the english br br the film stars dame first screen superstar during those early years and herr emil jannings actor in that silent era both play their characters in a suitable way dame as an innocent aristocrat who becomes progressively interested in the power that the court offers her and herr jannings as the unscrupulous whimsical and womanizing british monarch a character very suitable for this german actor who overacts appropriately given the and excessive personality of the character himself br br in the early film period herr lubitsch was known for his outstanding costume films colossal productions with big budgets anna boleyn cost about 8 million marks a fortune even for this german count taking great care in magnificent as can be seen during the in abbey scene which employed 4 000 extras idle germans of that time were used causing revolutionary workers to create a fuss when german president ebert visited the set during filming br br besides the spectacle one of the most important aspect of this and every film of herr lubitsch even during his epic period is the complex relationship between the main characters we experience a game of different interests double meanings and the complicated art of flirting but what is treated lightly at first ends in tragedy the importance of those historical facts is brought to bear in an effective way but lubitsch is really more interested in the changing relationship between henry and anna boleyn br br and now if you'll allow me i must temporarily take my leave because this german count must take care that one of his fat and rich heiress doesn't lose her head for this teutonic aristocrat br br herr von http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9230283498764038 Review: nothing dull about this movie which is held together by fully realized characters with some depth to them even the hooded have body language performance is brilliant all will want and need a henry as he must have been is maybe and than anne boleyn but she plays the part as written a victim caught in the jaws of a big huge baby br br cinematography is gorgeous in the restoration the sensuous lubitsch lets these characters breathe and reveal their corruption down to the tiniest of he takes his time which can try the patience of an audience accustomed to being carried away by action but the time is worth spending slow your heartbeat and watch this minor miracle of german silent film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9033677577972412 Review: would be an extremely above average comic book vampire hunter action horror if it weren't for two minor flaws 1 i loved seeing the all but invincible blade snipes do his slicing and but the whole yes fist punch was literally a letdown 2 bad no make that horrible cgi – even for 1998 standards this is mainly in the last third but some sprinkled throughout okay despite those minor i really enjoyed this movie all actors did a suburb job and the fact that this now looks like yet another rip off is hilarious considering this came out one year prior so maybe 'the copied ' at any rate it's a very movie for multiple genre loving audiences comic book geeks action fanatics and horror vampire lovers so we have blade half man half vampire or day walker and his accomplish a la batman and alfred battling the undead who apparently almost out number humans who knew in a rare act of humanity more of an our sword ninja vamp rescues a newly infected coincidentally blood specialist doctor meanwhile trouble amongst the vampires as one wants you guessed it supreme power and needs blade somehow to obtain it it's not the most original concept if you read what i just wrote but still highly enjoyable you will want to see blade succeed you will root for him despite his imperfections and mannerisms and you will know what's coming as this is the typical act 1 2 3 of a comic book introduction movie still watch this without trying to go too deep such as vampire 1000 really what about the wouldn't that still burn just like the money they burn for weapons uh okay i am going too deep once again sit back and enjoy the techno charged fun ride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9063736796379089 Review: silent historical drama based on the story of anne boleyn newly arrived lady in waiting to the queen who catches the lustful eye of henry bad tempered king of england who loves to feast drink hunt be entertained by his court jester watch and chase around after young beauties who jump out of and assorted attractive females around the castle well he's soon his marriage married anne and telling her it is her holy duty to produce a male heir she fails on that score and he soon has his eye on yet another lady in waiting meanwhile anne spends pretty much the entire film looking hesitant or downright ready to burst into tears she just doesn't come across as a happy camper or is it just bad acting br br this film is a solid piece of entertainment with an absorbing story that held my interest for two hours plus i enjoyed seeing the very lavish medieval costuming featured here on a gorgeous sepia tinted print emil jannings is quite striking and memorable in his well done portrayal of king henry the eighth he really seemed like he was henry the eighth i am not so sure about the performance given by the actress who plays anne seemed a bit over the top the dvd of this film features an appropriate nicely done piano score that perfectly suits this story quite a good film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985000491142273 Review: this is a truly wonderful love story i liked the songs however even if you do not you have to love the story peter o'toole is at his best and clark is doing fine as well i first saw this when i was about 13 and loved it then now in my forties i still enjoy it probably even more still makes me cry and laugh and feel good it is a movie to watch only with a new age guy or by yourself as it is a chick flick but whats wrong with that need a little romance and maybe a little cry try this movie br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.820406973361969 Review: 30 years after the original film goodbye mr chips was made over as a musical peter o'toole and clarke starred in this wonderful remake of the beloved schoolteacher who is referred to as chips by his beloved wife br br o'toole was excellent here and received another oscar nomination you have to wonder what peter o'toole has to do to win an oscar he has lost the coveted award 8 times now you also have to wonder that he lost in 1969 to john wayne for true grit which was really a testament to mr wayne's long career and popularity this year was also marked by great performances by richard burton anne of the thousand days as well as dustin hoffman and jon voight for midnight cowboy br br surprised to see clarke cast as mrs however as this was a musical a beautiful voice came well through and she did a nice piece of acting as well br br who can forget the scene when chips carries on in the class despite the news that his beloved has been killed in a bombing he never got to tell her the wonderful news of his promotion br br the beautiful cinematography and music only enhanced a truly memorable experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9883558750152588 Review: peter o'toole gives a brilliant performance in this movie i have seen the original version with robert and i much prefer peter performance and the movie in general even though it is a musical i've really never seen anything that mr o'toole is in that i don't like he is a brilliant actor multi talented giving performances full of passion and depth clark also gave a surprisingly good performance and was perfect for the part it is an all around heartwarming movie full of tenderness and bittersweet fun i will always remember in para phrase the line where mr chips regrets he has never given her children and she replies of course you have hundreds of them all boys thank you for the opportunity to vote for this movie and to voice my opinion Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.918596625328064 Review: great story great music a heartwarming love story that's beautiful to watch and delightful to listen to too bad there is no soundtrack cd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8692790269851685 Review: great acting is best rewarded by pairing with a melodramatic script which truly elevates the human spirit to all those minions who each and every day take heart your patience is virtuous your and decency will evidence in ways you will never anticipate this is your great story i do not believe you can watch through to the end without a of in that hardened eye or can you for me it would not be so the story is relentless the idealist denied his due will anyone speak up ah but you will need to see the show yourselves observe the in his prime without the notice and the observer would certainly expect and why does he continue so yes you must watch performance for yourselves i can only wish it were still 'in to purchase then present to my friends as my evidence of respect for their faithful lives Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784466624259949 Review: chips is an excellent blend of music light comedy and drama with a picture perfect performance by peter o' and and effortless romantic supporting performance by clark o' is able to show the shy teacher that wishes so much to be loved by his students and is only able to express his love when he married katherine clark she brings him the world what a lot of flowers and he is forever changed he becomes the beloved of through tragedy but knows he could only have achieved his goal through love the songs with the exception of the music hall number are all thought songs coming from character's emotions and thoughts and the more you listen to them the more beautiful they become walk through the world with me and you and i finest moment is the final speech he gives to the students it was the reason for the oscar nomination as a teacher we question what book learning ever gets through but as chips says we did teach them how to behave with each other and that is what really counts beautifully filmed perfectly orchestrated by john williams and one of the most moving films about love and how it can change you did i fill the world with love the boys sing their school song by the end chips realizes he was able to do it but only cause catherine was there Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9399929642677307 Review: goodbye mr chips is a superbly written and photographed musical version of the classic 1939 film aside from peter wonderfully controlled understated performance as the pedantic who finds love and is changed by it the film contains hundreds of stunning visuals from ruins to london side streets to an extended countryside montage the music and lyrics by leslie have been criticized as being dull or not up to par for film musicals but they are used to enhance the story rather than tell it many songs are used to montages or scenes the few that don't are relegated to show biz numbers in this manner the songs do not upon this delicate story but heighten what the characters are thinking or feeling where did my childhood go walk through the world with me and you and i are especially effective an absorbing brilliantly acted directed and written film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8808648586273193 Review: i love this movie because every single element of it is nothing less than excellent i will quickly praise a few of them peter o'toole gives us one of his great performances as he becomes the definitive mr chips clark has a beautiful voice and is perfect as katharine the director was able to bring the story to the screen in a fresh new way combine that with the fantastic and creative cinematography editing writing etc and you have a film that shows the fine quality of its production i can't praise the well planned camera work enough it moves us up and around zooming in and out giving us the best views of and letting the locations become part of the scene clark's last song 'you and is just 3 beautifully composed long takes and in this era of 2 second takes i can appreciate the extra care that everyone involved had to give to get those long scenes perfect the music is great and the songs move the story along just as they should leslie is one of my favorite composers listen to these songs how could anyone not like them this is a very romantic story between two people nearing middle age that find each other bring out the best in each other and it lasts till the end of their lives excellent production values acting camera work and music make this movie well worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830405116081238 Review: peter o'toole is arthur a latin teacher with strict to detail and in helping young minds grasp the meaning and definition of latin words and phrases he is seen as being cold and unfair and not in touch with the times but upon meeting stage actress singer katherine clark not only at a late after a performance of london is london but at an in greece his closed minded world starts to open up br br goodbye mr chips is an mgm musical remake of the 1939 movie also from mgm during this time musicals were out and the hollywood studio system was in total shambles when it premiered in new york los angeles and london the musical numbers were left intact but when it came to the local main street theaters world wide it was sans songs therefore making the movie shorter and to the max br br thanks to mgm home video under ted turner in the late 1980's early 1990's when vhs and laser disc were the main home video of choice the musical numbers were re and the gaps closed laserdisc though was the only format chosen to view goodbye mr chips in the widescreen format br br for awhile now the original motion picture soundtrack was only available on the original out of print and cassette tape and can still be found today on ebay br br thanks to the wonderful people at film score com in 2006 the soundtrack has been digitally remastered and into a 3 cd set featuring the completely score the original 1969 general release album score and narrated sequences source music and interviews a plenty you also get 1 unused song which is a real lost gem tomorrow with me by clark which would have been chosen in place of you and i before hand br br this movie is both a classic musical and a real tribute to everywhere i most certainly would buy this movie if warner bros mgm and sony would put their money where there mouth is and get this film restored from all master film sources and put it on both dvd and blu ray with all the bells and put back into place with all the extras you can find and stuff into a release Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9803358912467957 Review: hope the summary line won't irritate you that much it's a little homage to the show charlie murphy but also to the character but i'll try to put all the things i liked about the movie in one paragraph and everything i didn't like in another paragraph so it will be easier to read br br let's start with the good things the quote strong bloody violence which is used by rating boards to describe the content of a movie does fit here very well this is not a movie for kids or for the faint of hearted it has blade as a central character wesley snipes is phenomenal and a crazy enough story thread to hold justify the action scenes the original idea is also very engaging and intelligent the action scenes are great here too br br ok over to the things i didn't like the overall story is too thin it's enough as i've written above to hold the action scenes together but there could be more and a character like blade deserves more imo the drama therefor isn't the best also it's use of clichés doesn't help some characters are underwritten that's that o Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8102131485939026 Review: fantastically written acted and produced loved seeing this talented cast every single one of them give a such great performance this movie thoroughly warmed the of my heart great storytelling br br this is a great movie for black history month full of an accurate portrayal of recent history and very real characters who incredible pain with dignity and a belief in a better future it is so easy to see how these diverse adults all affected this child and contributed to the fertile imagination that would eventually fuel the talent of his adulthood the next time you're in the company of a listening and observing child remember show or he may be a writer in the making Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9425770044326782 Review: i first saw this in the theater in 1969 when i was 9 and immediately fell in love with it i'm sad that sony has not seen fit to release this on dvd but one day one day i recently obtained a vhs copy of this on ebay and sat down to watch it 39 years later i'm happy to report it still stands the test of time the acting is spot on john williams' are lush and leslie songs memorable when i am older you and i fill the world with love london is london are just a few of the standouts and not enough can be said about peter o' clarke michael redgrave and michael acting terence deserves an a for his update of the james hilton story there really is nothing not to like about this film it's a good cheer me up selection glad they have released the original soundtrack as a three cd set with lots of extras wish sony would hurry up and do the same with the film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8999691605567932 Review: i wish i was first exposed to this in a movie theater when it was first released as some of the had been it really is a treasure to be fair i have not seen any other version of goodbye mr chips and neither do i want to to me this stands as a perfect version i first saw it on tcm years ago and never forgot it i had the pleasure of watching it with my girlfriend yesterday although i had recorded it from tcm days earlier there were portions of the movie in which both of us were teary eyed it really is a moving movie br br and shouldn't that be what movies are all about br br the music is beautiful the film was shot wonderfully the acting is top notch and the story is delicate and timeless br br one of my favorite movies of all time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839857220649719 Review: i saw this film when it first came out and didn't know what to expect exactly what followed the was one of the most pleasurable experiences i have ever had a lush score of songs and music by leslie of doctor doolittle and the chocolate factory fame as well as making his mark on the broadway musical scene and scored by the incomparable john williams there's not a bad song in the entire film plus some of the most exquisite cinematography costume design and filming locations i have ever seen in one film not to mention the academy award nominated performance by peter o'toole and the equally strong performance in my opinion by the wonderful clark now given that peter is not the same caliber a singer that is he still manages to sell his songs to the audience and that after all is what it is all about this is a faithful adaptation of the excellent book by james hilton and deserves to be treasured for generations to come i recommend this film for family viewing though most men will consider this a flick but if you like a truly great film musical then this film is for you but be warned that a box of kleenex is just as important as popcorn for your viewing pleasure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782958626747131 Review: peter o'toole one of our finest actors is magnificent as a reserved school master who is dedicated to teaching young boys he meets a show girl and falls in love the story is one of love and devotion clark adds spirit and sensitivity not too mention a remarkable voice you will enjoy this film even though the ending might not be a happy one i enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796381592750549 Review: yes 1939 robert greer garson version was the best perfection won the oscar in a very tough year gable in gwtw james stewart as mr smith were 2 of his competitors wow was that a rough year most critics in ny hated this version so didnt see in theatre finally saw this a m on tcm enjoyed peter o'toole was excellent glad he was oscar nominated for this esp pleased oscar finally gave him a special award this past year clark was good as mrs chips but her character i feel was poorly written some good songs esp you i sung by ms clark later recorded by many others including t bennett s carmen the b w version was more authentic but this is a good film beautifully photographed in color enjoyable worth seeing bravo again mr o'toole Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868617653846741 Review: caught this 1969 film on cable tcm one night i remember when i first saw the film in hong kong i really enjoyed the songs and performances by peter o'toole and clark i love clark best in francis ford coppola's rainbow 1968 opposite fred astaire don and tommy steele simply ecstatic to learn that finally this delightful irish pot of gold musical is released on dvd ah it's that old devil moon in your eyes br br peter o'toole as mr chips yes he did sing quite a deliverance he may not be a veteran at musical like rex harrison but he inhabited the role marvelously the scene of him running across the lawn in his cape a flying reminds me of the pbs series to serve them all my days a lovable and loving man he is ' clark and o'toole somehow gave us just the right mix of spunk and circumstance the songs and lyrics by leslie are catchy as usual the tunes of you and i and walk through the world with me stayed with me the most all these years and there's what a lot of flowers and the sky smiled fill the world with love not syrupy at all sometimes i think if the world is immersed in songs and words we would overcome all strife on earth and will be all our days yes talk to the animals too doctor doolittle 1967 br br musicals are a blessing to the world of moviegoers they are somehow larger than life like the music and lyrics by the sherman brothers richard m and robert b who gave us bang bang 1968 and mary poppins 1964 who wouldn't feel absolutely delighted simply uttering i was tickled by even just one featured song dance number in the spanish film 0 zero 2000 my all time favorite is french filmmaker jacques young girls of 1967 with colorful cast of catherine deneuve and late sister jacques michel danielle gene kelly and george singing dancing to michel music long live musicals Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9307236671447754 Review: i enjoyed the movie and the story immensely i have seen the original 1939 i believe and enjoyed them both to really appreciate the story one must be familiar with english culture and customs the prof peter o'toole was dedicated to his school and the boys in that school it was an english public school which we in the u s refer to as a private school e g he is a very person and on the surface gives the appearance of being stiff stuffy uncaring and weak to the point of being effeminate he is strict in his educational standards because he does care for his lads i e he doesn't want them to get a cheap or weak education he meets through introduction a dance hall girl clark and is totally smitten in england at the time the reference to dance hall carried the of extreme sexual and was definitely lower class we find that the prof is in fact a very tough and courageous person as well as loyal to people and institutions that he loves and or respects clark becomes more than a lover and wife she his personality and allows him to grow as a man and a person much to the benefit of his beloved school and his own happiness the first movie was set before ww ii this one goes through ww ii also it is 1969 we've had the british invasion etc clark had hits and was very popular then still is to me the music is great color and photography excellent i think o'toole played the character perfectly there are dedicated people like chips all around us but many do not receive the recognition very enjoyable movie and story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808022975921631 Review: when it opened in london during the christmas season of 1969 this musical version of james famous story was by the critics the same reception greeted it when it opened in the us prompting mgm to its status and cut almost all of its songs what a mistake br br watched years later when the trendy world of the 60's and 70's has turned in upon itself this version of goodbye mr chips is a total delight first of all as peter o'toole gives one of his greatest performances to watch him turn from the hated cold emotionless latin teacher at a boy's boarding school to a man who finally can see the colors in the world after falling for and marrying musical star catherine is to see a genius at work if you can watch lawrence of arabia the lion in winter my favorite year and chips back to back over a number of days or weeks then you will see what a truly great actor o'toole is and how magnificent he is in chips br br catherine as played by the glowing clark at the height of her popularity is ever man's dream beautiful loving understanding with a great voice to boot most of the songs are beautiful and fit the story perfectly while the direction by the late herbert ross brings the proceedings wonderfully to life br br okay this film may be a bit too romantic for some people but for those who are looking for a beautifully acted sung and directed love story look no further if you can get your hands of the laser disc wide screen version better yet i am anxiously awaiting debut on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840367436408997 Review: thirty years after the 1939 classic film won robert an oscar and made greer garson a star goodbye mr chips a multitude of problems before stumbling to the screen in this musical version original stars rex harrison and samantha were replaced by richard burton and lee who in turn were given the ho in favor of thankfully peter o'toole and clark andre score was rejected and the one eventually used was composed by unfortunately leslie first time director herbert ross was handed the monumental task of transforming a simple love story that of a man for both his wife and students into a big budget extravaganza that it succeeds as well as it does despite the many obstacles in its way is a testament to its two stars br br arthur is a latin teacher at a boys' school in suburban england where he himself was educated and socially inept he is dedicated to his students but unable to inspire them prior to summer holiday a former student takes him to a london music hall to see an entertainment starring katharine bridges the young lady he hopes to wed the post performance meeting is awkward for all and chips as he is commonly known sets off to explore some of ancient ruins unexpectedly he runs into katharine who has a mediterranean cruise to allow her time to a failed love affair and ponder the direction of her career in the time they spend together she discovers a kind and gentle man beneath the befuddled exterior and upon returning to london pursues him in earnest when the fall term begins chips returns to with his young bride and the two settle into a life of quiet complications arise when aspects of past surface and again when world war ii in their lives but chips is by his wife's support and his new found confidence makes him a favorite among the students br br aside from a couple of musical interludes the delightful music hall production number london is london and declaration of love you and i most of songs some of them performed in voice over as the characters explore their emotions are easily forgettable and in no way enhance the film eliminate the score entirely and goodbye mr chips works quite well as a drama terrence script retains elements of the original while expanding upon it and updating it by a couple of decades he has crafted several scenes between chips and katharine that beautifully their devotion to each other and infused a few with comic relief courtesy of friend and over the top actress ursula delightfully played by phillips real life wife at the time he also captures life at a british public school the equivalent of a private academy here in the states with perfection br br ross does well as a first time director liberally the film with breathtakingly photographed moments the opening credits sequence during which the school anthem echoes in the vast stone hallways of the school perfectly sets the tone for the film costumes and sets are true to the period the students portrayed by non professionals who were at the school used as handle their various small supporting roles well br br highest praise is reserved for peter o'toole and clark in the lead roles o'toole was long established as a first class dramatic actor so his academy award nominated performance here comes as no surprise clark a veteran of some two dozen b movies in the uk and the previous year's rainbow is absolutely luminous as the music hall who a theatrical career in favor of life as a wife her golden voice her songs and almost allows us to overlook how insipid most of them are and she more than matches o'toole in their dramatic scenes together the chemistry between the two is palpable and leaves us with no doubt that this is a couple very much in love br br this version of goodbye mr chips is no classic like its predecessor but hardly the disaster many critics described when it was released ignore the score concentrate on the performances and revel in the atmosphere ross has put on the screen it's a pleasant way to spend a rainy afternoon with someone you love Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9818916916847229 Review: if you only see one ernest movie in your life make it this one this is by far the best in the series with its nonstop laughs and clever humor that is suitable for all ages the other ernest flicks were good too but most people tend to get tired of him quickly not me however br br in this movie ernest p is assigned jury duty for a murder case the murderer nash just happens to look exactly like our bumbling hero ernest mr nash finds this a good opportunity to escape from jail by knocking him out switching identities with him and so we get to see how ernest reacts in the br br a great flick if you haven't already seen it watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732279777526855 Review: i admit i go more for the traditional vampire tale but this one is a real winner lots of way out graphics and good story to go with them made for an interesting 2 hours there was loads of gore with vicious blood suckers attacking and even each other for control of the world a good one for all us vampire lovers Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8966972231864929 Review: this is a good film this is very funny yet after this film there were no good ernest films Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8029355406761169 Review: this was easily one of the weirder of the ernest movies especially in regards to the production design what was up with the pink guard uniforms sadly this film probably destroyed the ernest series turning the series into a straight to video series however jim varney gave one of his better performances by playing nash his criminal alter ego a misstep in the series but wasn't too bad in most regards the man routine was classic Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.47886523604393005 Review: this is an excellent movie there were several parts to the movie i liked this movie is very funny visit the ernest fun club web site at www com there are several movies such as the following ernest goes to camp ernest saves christmas ernest goes to jail ernest in the army ernest goes to school ernest rides again slam dunk ernest etc i highly recommend these for family movies all star jim varney again try visiting www com which is the best ernest movie in my opinion there are actually 2 ernest goes to camp and ernest goes to jail so if you have never seen ernest p its time to go and see him you will find him quite satisfactory no what i mean Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9731121063232422 Review: ernest p comes through with his third movie presentation jim varney not only plays ernest but doubles as the evil mr nash from start to finish this movie has some solid laughs and makes a good family film rated pg for comic book violence Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6433696746826172 Review: this is a really good flick with awesome humor jim as we know was very good with facial expressions and demonstrates a lot of it in this movie this is definitely the best of the ernest films i would surely recommend it to any ernest fan out there i find myself to have great taste in movies and i'm sure anyone will enjoy this movie in the movie ernest plays 2 roles bad guy and good guy and plays them quite well i really enjoy exaggeration type humor where things just seem impossible like in the naked gun films for example and there is plenty of it in this movie i bought this movie right after i saw it good directing good script worth renting Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8833547830581665 Review: this movie brings back so many memories for me i was very young when it came out but i remember the first time i saw it my dad and i would always watch the ernest movies together we hadn't seen any of them in several years and i found a couple of them really cheap we watched them and could not stop laughing i love all of the ernest movies but this one is my favorite br br spoiler part br br the part i remember most is the part my dad still does the electric chair scene br br end spoiler br br this is a very cheesy movie but a great one it's perfect for families it isn't like a lot of the trash out there but at the same time adults can laugh too if you like physical humor like facial expressions and the way people move then this is the movie for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9621361494064331 Review: i love ernest goes to jail it's one of my top 3 favorite ernest movies the others being ernest scared stupid and ernest goes to camp in this movie ernest jim varney works as a janitor for a bank but he wants to be a bank clerk soon he is assigned jury duty but soon winds up in trouble when the evil murderer felix nash varney also knocks him out and switches places with him soon ernest is in jail and is forced to act like nash or else nash will kill charlotte love interest when they take ernest to the electric chair thinking he's nash he gets so electrocuted he winds up breaking out and goes off and saves charlotte from the evil nash filled with hilarious scenes and comics ernest goes to jail is a movie that'll make you laugh so hard it still does to me jim varney was such a fantastic actor he did a good job playing both good guy and bad guy varney was like his toy story co star tom hanks no matter what role they played their roles were and that's one of the things that gonna be remembered forever for r i p jim varney 1949 2000 thank you for bringing ernest and other fantastic characters to life 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9893417358398438 Review: the last good ernest movie and the best at that how can you not laugh at least once at this movie the last line is a classic as is gangster impressions his best moment on film this has his best lines and is a crowning achievement among the brainless screwball comedies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9544134736061096 Review: if i had to decide which was the best ernest movie and don't act like that sort of thing doesn't happen all time it would be this one br br all of the ernest movies are entertaining but the best ones are the ones that have jim varney doing a number of different characters additionally i am known to enjoy the comedy of bill and as brothers chuck and bobby ernest goes to jail contains all of those elements as well as a funny script and a supporting cast that features several beloved character actors br br and that is why i have chosen ernest goes to jail as the king of all ernest movies disagree with me if you must but deep down you know i am right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9388558864593506 Review: this time the lovable gets summoned for jury duty where a corrupt attorney notices that he looks like a who wants to break out so the two get switched of course most of the movie is a series of gags in ernest goes to jail most of the gags relate to electricity i really liked the whole vacuum cleaner sequence early on overall the point of the movie is just to have fun and i'm sure that you will this is possibly the ultimate movie that you watch with a bud it's quite safe to say that jim varney will truly be missed fyi the only other cast member whom i recognized was randall tex cobb who played lyle you've surely seen him somewhere Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9449126720428467 Review: it seems to me that a lot of people don't know that blade is actually a superhero movie on par with x men daredevil and the likes what all these heroes and in the case of x men hero group have in common is that they were all conceived in the magical world of marvel blade was originally a normal person in a blue outfit who chased vampires because of a personal grudge and eventually facing of with dracula himself and he was for lack of a better word boring so boring in fact that the character was shelved and in fact never used in the marvel universe at least until he was br br david did a stroke of genius when he took the character of blade and turned him into a leather clad dark knight he can't take all the credit though and much of this must go to stephen as well who with his distinct visual style brings out the best of the character the blade character wesley snipes is pretty amazing in this film and mixes martial arts with batman like darkness snipes is pretty good as the title character and is successful in bringing out the and inner demons of the character he is however a pretty rigid actor both in voice and in posture and is only interesting enough for one film which is clearly seen from the inferior sequels kris kristofferson is good as well and really brings the tormented character of to life with energy and sense of timing wright however is fairly weak as a leading lady making her character relatively flat and lifeless is pretty funny and manages to do a lot with a minor character german udo kier should also be mentioned as he brings a lot of finesse and style to the vampire race probably born of his experiences from playing dracula stephen provides the best acting in the film and his chilling performance as frost stands as one of the best screen villains i have perhaps ever seen br br the story is good and i feel the vampire genre something that hasn't been done since robert from dusk till dawn by adding a lot of contemporary elements and maintaining the comic book feel by saying that the film has a comic book feel does not mean that the film is unrealistic far from it a lot of effort has been put in trying to make the film seem as real as possible including the effects which are pretty good for their time i found the vampire to be a very nice touch in stead of adding a lot of blood when a vampire dies chose to let the vampires spontaneously com bust which looks great the fact that the overall effects were well done adds to the credibility of the film which would otherwise have fallen flat on its face br br as previously stated has a very distinct visual style that sets him apart from the directors of the following blade movies del toro is nearly as skilled but i prefer style his style gives the film a very special look and feel but most importantly it gives the film atmosphere a very tense dark atmosphere which works great in tune with the main character and story along with the visual style the music which also works fine and adds a lot to the atmosphere of the movie br br all in all blade is a very entertaining movie that should probably have had an 8 from me but a few annoying flaws which cannot be revealed without spoiling the movie suffice to say many of them are located near the ending of the film does that the film must settle with a high 7 br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9961761236190796 Review: i watched this movie only because i didn't want to leave my 9 yo and her friend in the theater by themselves honestly i went in expecting to enjoy a good nap but found myself entranced by the movie i'd recommend it to anyone who asks mom was on one of my all time favorite tv shows years ago playing a mermaid maximum bob she was really cute in this movie the three main characters were all excellent young actors also enjoyed seeing and hearing jimmy buffet the movie itself was quite beautiful showcasing some of what makes florida so great i'm glad i ended up going to this movie and to think i was disappointed that i couldn't take them to see stick it i think this was much better Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8783974647521973 Review: this film was not great cinema but definitely a good film to see with your family especially children from 10 15 there are good topics of discussion brought up in this movie such as bullies the environment and working to make things right jimmy music was a plus and the scenery was wonderful the young actors were excellent and this is a movie i would expect to see on the family channel or the hallmark channel except for a few words in the dialog a middle school could show this film to start discussions in the classroom hopefully it will be shown in drive ins this summer so that more people get to see it it did follow carl book well and it was fun to see him in a cameo performance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9732735753059387 Review: logan dean collins iii of jack bobby fame provide a nice touch of familiarity as friends in this even if not maybe as close as they may be on jack bobby but the expressions of young students taking their stand for a good cause is very well expressed in this movie logan may be seemingly typecast in roles of being different as seen from here as is seen in this as well as in jack and bobby the movie also opens up with a very nice tune as a lost 45 and i'm wondering where the lions are a song which i'd always heard on the speaker my old job of and got it played on my local radio show of the hosted by barry scott but the last time of which i suggested this with this movie as it's dedication but the dedication was left out demonstration is well expressed in this movie too for the protection of the ground owls as seen in this movie too what a hoot too this movie is hoot a hoot in the tradition of the owl commercials of the 1970s too truthfully stephen steve g a k a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9633276462554932 Review: hoot is the best movie go and see it if you haven't about these 3 kids that stand up to the right and the wrong a perfect family film the characters mullet fingers cody beatrice larson and roy logan are the three main characters great movie the best i love this movie and you guys should too its a great movie i mean it a great movie go and see it if you haven't i like it because they stand up to the right and wrong and it has cut owls and the hot cody br br cody is so hot i love him so much Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9699150323867798 Review: i read the book before i saw the movie i knew the movie was going to be good because the book was great i seriously recommend you see this amazing fantastic movie i know you will like it when i went to see it i was there with my sister and there was nobody that was with us i was a little disappointed but nobody that i know has gone in to that movie and came out saying that was a horrible movie nobody can it is so great i think everyone will like it to bad nobody wants to see it anyway i hope from what you have heard about this movie from me will make you want to see this movie i guarantee you'll like it as much as i do im obsessed i am Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7587924599647522 Review: the story is incredible it begins with a new kid in town named roy while on the bus to school he notices a kid running with no shoes and on that same day he breaks the big bullies nose who is trying to fight with him roy soon discovers that kid is a runaway and he and his step sister are trying to mess a construction sight that could kill all the beautiful owls that live there roy decides to help them him there fight can they win this fight before the smart but bumbling cop dave luke wilson stumbles on to them an enjoyable film funny and adventurous i do admire luke wilson for taking this role i don't think his brother owen would even take this role Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8692026734352112 Review: in hoot a new kid arrives to florida from montana he first faces the usual problems of blending in and dealing with the local bully soon though he becomes aware of a bigger problem a franchise restaurant chain is trying to build a site in the town right where a number of owls live this movie has the look of a family film but it is pretty more radical than it seems as it shows sympathetically how roy and a couple of friends do not shy away from including of private property and briefly kidnapping the manager of the chain of restaurants in the name of to save owls no less now one might agree or not with those actions but at least the movie has the courage from not away from its convictions a good solid film all in all Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8493869304656982 Review: i saw the movie hoot and then i immediately decided to comment it the truth is that nature needs protection from us because we are the dominant of this planet some people think that if they have money they can do whatever they want to which probably is like but if they think about the future more then they think about themselves they would do something useful this movie is not just about kids this movie is showing us that the kids are usually the ones that care more about it then the adults do when i was twelve i saw some and i knew they are protected by law and didn't even dare to touch them not fearing of the law but fearing that i might harm them actually i am currently 15 what so ever the acting was great the 3 main characters are well interpreted and we all have to learn from them i hope you all think about what you saw in that movie and enjoy Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5394361615180969 Review: this is a good family movie with a few laughs i wish it didn't have too much of the school stuff like the bully in it to fill the movie up also it seems a little too easy to save a piece of land from being built i mean the it just flowed too easily it does make you aware of the wildlife it had a cute way of introducing the piece of land which the fast runner but a little too slow for me a little too hokey for me and it reminded me of going back to school oh the dvd is chock full of goodies so don't miss out 7 out of 10 for the movie 10 out 10 for the dvd with the extras that is well worth to watch well worth your time to see this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988685131072998 Review: i thought this was a really great movie especially since it was filler for me i was bored i got it from the library and i really enjoyed myself i've watched it twice in the two days and the more i watch it the more i like it i thought that the plot was going to be really corny but in the end it really could be said that it would be true i liked the main characters and i thought that they were well cast and you could see true friendship i thought they all did an excellent job the ending was good and you really hate the bad guys and you really like the good guys which is what a movie is supposed to be like Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8894248604774475 Review: wesley snipes is perfectly cast as blade a half human half vampire known the he has all their strengths and his only weakness is the thirst for blood since he teamed up with kris kristofferson he has hunted down vampires who have lived amongst us unnoticed for centuries but frost stephen dorff is tired of living in harmony with the humans food as he calls them and he plans to the blood god and take control of the world br br this movie is well cast written and directed ensuring the viewer has a thrilling ride from start to finish packed with great fight sequences and slick dialogue blade is certainly more action than horror but it definitely delivers br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9953872561454773 Review: hoot is a nice plain movie with a simple message it seemed like that this film was for young children but i know that adults will like this film the storyline is pretty simple a kid who moved to florida must help a soccer jock and an outcast save owls from construction of a pancake house the message in this film is big especially for animal activists and lovers the message is about doing all you can to save endangered animals the acting in this film is decent all the three kids looked like they had good chemistry the music is not too shabby i liked jimmy songs in this film overall this is a good family film i rate this film a 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9845719337463379 Review: saw the movie today and thought it was a good effort good messages for kids a bit predictable the book was better gave more plot details about the environment and how the kids uncovered the conspiracy i think warped humor comes across better in the book than the movie but there were lots of funny moments in the movie as well it is probably a bit too slow paced for kids under 6 yrs of age loved the casting of jimmy buffet as the science teacher and those baby owls were adorable i wonder how they managed to film them the movie showed a lot of florida at it's best made it look very appealing am i imagining it or did the author carl make a brief appearance Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9741541743278503 Review: hoot was terrific the owls are adorable and the movie highlights an interesting environmental issue i didn't know existed florida is full of so many fun characters and the film does a great job of bringing that to the screen my kids particularly loved all the different animals from snakes to owls to it's really a simple story but also one that they need to hear at this age when kids are young that's when they really develop their sense of values and yes one of those must be caring for our environment and all the creatures that live in it i think it was great that the film even sparked a conversation with them on the ride home about animals and how to help them it was just truly sweet and enduring to hear my little girl talk about how she wanted to save the baby birds anyway overall it was really a great time and i'd recommend the movie to anyone looking for something entertaining and meaningful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748470783233643 Review: i must confess i was surprised at how good this movie was when i first watched it i had planned to see it in theaters during the summer but found out that it had already been and gone therefore i expected it to have been removed from theaters because it was bad then today i rented it and watched it and really enjoyed it the speed that events were occurring was questionable it could have been a little longer i found it was very true to the book however it left out some crucial parts mullet real name etc i felt as if i hadn't read the book i wouldn't have really understand what was going on the acting was quite good another thing i had expected to be poor however the cop sorry i can't remember the actor's name could have done a little better all in all i found this to be a very entertaining movie and would recommend it to all audiences Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1560666561126709 Review: in hoot mullet fingers is engaging in sabotage to stop the pancake house the problem is that the just start over again and he has to take more drastic measures when he is confronted with the dogs he scares them off with snakes not before he is bitten by a dog and has to go to hospital br br roy at bedtime asks his father who works with the department of justice how he deals with crooks his father says it involves the tedious steps of looking through papers because sooner or later they all slip up you can see this with and roy looks at documents relating to the pancake house and finds a suppressed document he does have to break in to the company trailer so when the police see it he has the law on his side unlike when he the police br br mind you as mentioned before roy is not always law abiding and when the company man is killing owls mullet fingers takes direct action he can't wait for the law mullet fingers is in hiding the movie does suggest that one should work in the system Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.896037757396698 Review: this is a delightful gem of a movie unfortunately pigeon as just for kids the plot revolves around a young man roy newly arrived in southwest florida from the montana mountains trying to fit in with the other kids at his middle school roy discovers a brother sister team trying to protect endangered owls at an illegal construction site look for carl the author of the book upon which this movie is based as the male secretary to the evil boss at corporate headquarters writer director is also the clerk at the public records office where the intrepid teen detectives discover that the incriminating environmental impact report is missing luke wilson nearly steals all the crucial scenes from the charming teen actors who have most of the best lines wilson is the bumbling police officer in his three electric police cart complete with blue light and funky siren as officer dave he tries so hard to do well but usually ends up falling in the muck literally several times jimmy buffet is pretty low key as the supportive science teacher but young actors logan roy larson beatrice the bear and cody mullet fingers are superb as the teens who finally put officer dave on the right track following the paper trail left by the evil corporate boss i hope you come away from this movie feeling as good as i did just plain fun one small complaint though i hope all non realize that not everyone from florida is as surly to newcomers as depicted in this film we're really a friendly bunch just ask carl and jimmy buffet Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9182379841804504 Review: i highly recommend this movie to everyone my son and i read the book first and then saw the movie while the book was better in my opinion the movie was still great my son and i agree that while we like the book version the best we liked the ending of the movie better than the book ending the scenery is just tremendous and the soundtrack is a must have the fact that jimmy has a small role and provides music is an added plus luke wilson does a decent job in his role of officer and is pretty much what i had mentally imagined would look like when i read the book i'm surprised that this didn't do better in the theaters and i'll be waiting for the dvd to come out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152781963348389 Review: hoot is about these three teenage kids who try to save a bunch of owls now to me i thinks that right they stand up to whats right and whats wrong in this film a kid name roy logan moved from montana to florida and once he gets on the bus a bully name dana starts bullying him finally the next day roy punches the bully and runs off the bus chasing the mysterious running boy after all that roy finally meets the running boy who's name is mullet fingers cody well actually his nickname his step sister beatrice larson gave it to him because he can catch with his bare hands anyway mullet fingers and roy becomes friends and they join together with beatrice to stop the construction of a new pancake restaurant mullet fingers is the one behind all the that happened there and also later he gets bit by one of the dogs that put there to guard the construction site so they stood up to the that was driving the and everybody got to see the owls it turned out to be a great movie because it showed where kids can make a difference in life by standing up to whats right and whats wrong thats what is great about this movie it teaches a lot to everyone about wildlife and how important it is Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9631536602973938 Review: i read the book in a summer book club and all of us there loved it my friends from that club agreed not to watch the movie lest the book be ruined i didn't agree and watched it recently with my younger brother and my parents br br i was pleasantly surprised the movie was very true to the book without losing it's own spirit the theme was shown just enough so that we get a feel of it but that's not what the story's about br br the acting wasn't the best i've ever seen but it was still good and the kids especially had a lot of energy the characters were interesting and the plot was cute and not too overstated it was a kids movie that works just fine for adults or teenagers too br br i wish there had been a bit more tough girl attitude from beatrice but she was still a great character mullet fingers was quite a bit like i had imagined him except his hair was a little obviously with blonde hair and dark eyebrows roy worked very well as the little guy and the new kid especially interactions with his parents and friends br br the message and the ending which i won't discuss other than i liked it teamed up to make a great cheer up movie for a rainy day all in all this was a great film that you can watch again and again whenever you need reminding that the world isn't a horrible place after all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9208447933197021 Review: hoot is a nice young person's film about a group of middle school kids that try and keep a pancake house chain from a plot of land that is home to some endangered owls the acting is pretty good and the fresh faces are nice to see many well known comedians are in this film and keep the humor going almost nonstop it is a film for the young crowd perhaps 5 to 11 years of age i thought it was a nice change of pace from the adult films that the screen these days there is no realism here or accuracy about life in general for adults or kids it's just a bunch of fun with a constant message about saving the beautiful places in this country from becoming over developed if you can remember back to the day when you weren't fight for a buck you may remember that money isn't everything not many people over 12 are going to enjoy it unless they really have a soft spot for the old after school special series Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7840396761894226 Review: if you like horror or action watch this film asap if the opening scene doesn't get your adrenaline pumping then someone should check your pulse great action excellent casting and top one liners this is the only film i have seen in a cinema where the crowd applauded each chop kick punch thrown not perfection but who cares when films can be this much fun its a pure rush of dark comic book action 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9906989932060242 Review: i took a group of young people who were the same age as the protagonists and it appealed to us all i agree with the other post the wilson guy worked a thankless script into a great minor character it is good to have a movie for a certain age demographic too old for pg too young for r it also shows how they think and maneuver in junior high school you had to love how well jimmy buffet did as the cool teacher he kept us adults awake the level of kids questioning authority was kept reasonable their motives were specific and not like some a d d rebel the setting and music were beautiful overall if you enjoyed holes this is really similar Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783667922019958 Review: i took my younger niece to an early showing and she loved it i enjoyed it myself as well i don't need to explain the plot since the movie remains completely true to the award winning top selling book by famed author carl the movie takes the popular book and layers it with beautiful cinematography i want to go to florida now humor thanks to funny man luke wilson and some new comers and great music i have to get to get a jimmy buffet cd now i know a movie is good when i get goose bumps in the end overall it was great family film that i felt comfortable taking my younger niece to i'd recommend it to any and everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9827249646186829 Review: if you read the book by carl the movie follows pretty much true to form with a few minor changes for hollywood in my opinion this is a great family movie luke wilson officer pretty well steals the show from an all star cast that includes robert wagner and jimmy buffet the kids in the movie do a great job led by logan larson and cody br br larson is maybe a little too to play beatrice i pictured a bigger girl maybe 6 foot lbs in the role of beatrice this might have made her more believable in her role of beating up dana they should have developed her tough girl character more and had her bite through a tire or kick a soccer ball through a person she is very pretty and i understand why she was cast she is a box office attraction br br this is about as pg as a movie gets these days no sex and very little violence this movie is a come true a movie with a strong environmental message with kids that have deep appreciation for the beauty of florida and its wildlife it shows how adults have fallen short in the of our planet and that our children can demand better one of my favorite lines in the movie is when mullet fingers says florida could use some mountains like montana florida is so flat there is nothing to stop from clearing it coast to coast also the photography of florida wildlife spoke volumes without dialog as a family movie with kids ages 5 15 this is a great movie as a bonus parents' will be entertained especially if they're Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9724101424217224 Review: in logan plays roy the new kid in school who has just moved from montana but florida is a lot different from montana despite is troubles in blending in roy discovers a bigger problem a new franchise restaurant is coming to town and families of owls are in trouble can the new kid a tomboy larson and a runaway cody stop big business from destroying these home br br this movie was pretty good the kids logan larson and cody are the real stars of this film luke wilson officer is okay but really does not have a very big part neither does robert wagner mayor or jimmy mr ryan br br nevertheless this was a fun film that the whole family will enjoy for a first time producer i thought jimmy put together a quality piece of work plus the owls were really cute Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9095385670661926 Review: what a refreshing change from the pg movies that have teen girls jumping in and out of bed young high school boys counting how many girls they can hook up with kids drinking doing drugs etc etc etc carl has written so many books that are enjoyable but hardly classic literature but he has finally written something that middle school kids want to read and this movie sends a message to kids that maybe they can make a difference that maybe their voices can be heard filmed in south florida the scenery is beautiful and natural and real who cares if its predictable and a little corny so was free willy and look how well that did this is a good family movie a rare breed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9337407946586609 Review: it is great to see a film starring kids whose idea of acting adult is not engaging in sensuality instead these kids see a problem in their community and take responsibility for helping to solve it hoot is a film aimed squarely at families looking for a fun day at the cinema the production values are good especially sweeping shots of montana and florida the soundtrack by jimmy buffet is a perfect fit the young actors are spirited and refreshing br br the plot about a trio of kids who work together to save some owls from death at the hands of an unscrupulous pancake house empire will engage kids so many films make children appear powerless it is nice to see a movie that shows children working hard to make a difference and even though parents are absent or temporarily distracted it was pleasant to see kids who want to follow in their parents footsteps and try to right injustices br br if you are tired of all of the self indulgent story lines about children that fill the cinema give hoot a shot then take some time to talk to your kids about the adventure of serving others and caring about the world they live in a positive message from a positive film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9115660190582275 Review: my family two 40 somethings an 8 year old and my 71 yr old mother saw this at a sneak preview on april we all enjoyed the movie very much the story was a good one and knowing it was based on real life events made it that much more enjoyable luke wilson was a hoot pun intended to watch as was tim blake nelson and seeing neil flynn play something other than the mean janitor from scrubs was nice the kids in movie did well and i'm sure they will all appeal to a certain demographic on the level the visuals were just lovely and the jimmy buffet music added to the florida feel ok maybe the story was a little too neat and well packaged for some adults but hey who cares i can't compare it to the book i honestly hadn't heard of it until the movie came out br br it was just a nice movie and it had a good message plain and simple Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9635467529296875 Review: this surrealistic absurdist movie is the first film i have seen of cult swedish director roy andersson he is a veteran filmmaker who has made his living filming commercials directing only four feature films in the last forty years this background shows the film seems like a collection of fifty 2 minute arty commercials there is no story these vignettes though some characters appear in more than one vignette there is a theme throughout underneath them though the absurdity of modern life some of the film's mannerisms having the actors appear in light white makeup are more irritating than illuminating some of the skits amount to very little a man unsure in which queue to stand other skits are better though the best is the one about the rock chick dreaming that she goes on honeymoon with her rock guitarist bride on a house that turns on something akin to a train you have to watch it to get it a film worth seeing even if comparisons made by some film critics with such great filmmakers as keaton and seems overwrought andersson lacks the vision of them and the lack of a story the vignettes is fatal to this film's pretension of being a masterpiece Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6238663196563721 Review: i saw this at the 2008 palm springs international film festival there are some wonderful descriptions of this film from other here and they seemed to have really enjoyed it so i won't too far into giving a film synopsis but you could see a little of woody allen and maybe a little of fellini in this film's collection of some 50 short sketches or vignettes strung together with no real singular plot a few of the vignettes are related to each other in their character and plot lines however and a a corner bar is used frequently as a central scene where they are always giving last call the beginning and ending scenes have a common theme too that the film it took three years to film this and much of the time must have been spent on finding the and looking people in all of sweden to make the cast this is official submission for best foreign language film for the 2007 academy awards it's a nice movie but hardly worthy of an official submission for best foreign film last year official submission was the very weak and the year before it was expensive looking but dull so once again sweden will have no chance in picking up the oscar this film has it's moments and would have made a good 20 25 minute short film but it gets a little old and cold for a full length feature film roy andersson directs gustav is the cinematographer editor anna deserves a lot of credit for the work she must have put into this benny andersson of abba fame provides an entertaining music score it's an interesting film with a lot of dry humor and i did like it but it's nothing really special and could only give it a 7 0 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9602771997451782 Review: roy andersson has managed to craft something that defies nearly all conventions of what a film should be a piece of art that is both beautiful funny and evocative at the same time the end result is a moving if somewhat fractured tale about humanity in its simplest and most honest forms br br this is unlikely to appeal to everyone in fact the humour is so finely tuned that many are unlikely to get on its the almost absurdly long takes awkward silences and consistent medium shots will most definitely put off even the most willing of audiences but it is within these disjointed tales and unconventional thinking that andersson shapes a world where every character seems to take centre stage in their own absurd way each scene is absorbed by the desolate environments with the characters seemingly left alone in their own oddity its a difficult piece to watch at times not least because like many of its scenes it requires patience but whilst some may hail it upon an artistic throne others will simply look on in confusion its a film that blends understated humour with own brand of heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9464816451072693 Review: blade is a fantastic action thriller that keeps you captured for the whole duration and wesley snipes delivers what i would say to be his best performance yet br br this film has everything that you would ask for in an action thriller it has plenty of blood guts and gore a twisted disturbed bad buy moments of humour but most importantly a very good story line with plenty of twists br br their is constant action throughout the film with breathtaking stunts and effects wesley snipes fighting movement is fantastic br br this film is in my opinion a must see wesley snipes cool solid appearance makes this film and i can't wait for the sequel 2' being released next year br br my imdb rating 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926555156707764 Review: i enjoy the national anthem i enjoy the national anthem if for nothing else then just before the midnight news i imagine i'm playing the in the band not as easy as you may think one two three four one two three four but then what so i have sympathy with the bass drum player in roy wonderful film patiently waiting for his cue listening to a very 70s cassette player br br the 70s motif seems to continue throughout with some classic soulless furniture moreover every scene has an eerie jade wash which the minute nuances of the of acting br br which brings me to outstanding purple boots boots which otherwise would have inspired a silk cult advertising campaign br br but then the difficult bit someone asked me what it was about well there is a scene where the opening line as i don't have that length in green brilliant straight out of a gary larson br br i can't say what it's about go see yourself br br ron br br hmm larson sounds swedish br br viewed Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3022123873233795 Review: this which was shown dubbed in italian at a rome cinema not as bad as it sounds after being presented at the rome film festival is very much an art film and a festival film guaranteed to charm and delight such audiences for its distinctive style droll humor ability to draw comedy from the suffering of others appealing cheery music spot on performances sweetness and humanity but doomed because of its oddity and lack of a compelling story line to leave average audiences wondering what they're watching it for and why anyone admires it how it even got made br br andersson gives us almost a series of dry skits running through them are various themes money a guy at the next table the wallet of a rich bore talking on a cell phone in a restaurant over a glass of brandy then goes and orders a set of posh suits made to order a deadbeat son calls his celebrated father away from an elaborate gathering to beg him for one more loan a shrink worries aloud about his while his wife him in bed wearing only a shiny viking helmet br br depression an elementary teacher jessica nilsson breaks down in class because her husband has called her a the rug salesman spouse collapses before clients because he's called her that several men have depressing dreams but hey this is sweden isn't everybody depressed love problems a fat bohemian couple is perpetually breaking up a girl groupie has fantasies about a lead guitarist eric wives slam doors when their husbands start to practice their instruments music too is obviously a theme besides the dashing guitarist there's a and a drum player in a band and also play in marches and funerals every scene has an added from the music which links one sequence with another a raging storm outside the window of many scenes violent rain people out in it thunder so loud it sounds like a battle raging across the land this also the tone and gives the impression various scenes are happening on the same day br br andersson is a master of visual composition and the static middle distance shot and the film has a foggy gray green look engineered by dp gustav that's perfect because it evokes the gloom of a swedish winter but also with the subtle colors of the director's wit which ends every scene with a smile one almost never knew could be so beautiful or perhaps one did creates such effects sometimes in very different within scenes and in the film as a whole there's a kind of that comes out of the visual style the pacing of scenes and the detached of the overall outlook there's something about a fully mastered style that's reassuring br br not everything works equally well one may feel impatient with the succession of barely related scenes which read too much sometimes like the work of a saturday night live writer in need of since some scenes plainly move you or draw a laugh it's obvious that others fall a little flat br br but some scenes are real and one obviously triumphant climax of pure magic is a dream described and then dreams being another important thread in which the girl groupie imagines herself in a wedding dress newly married to her fey guitarist ideal who plays a delicate series of riffs while a crowd of admirers gathers outside a big window the viewpoint switches to outside and the window slides slowly away as if the building the dream look out of were a train moving out of a station to take them to their honeymoon it's a fresh subtle and rather sublime effect br br eventually one may feel everything in you the living du is a dream including the recurring scene where the barman is always striking a bronze bell and announcing last order time all the customers rise from their tables and go up to get one more drink br br an italian reviewer called this a small great film and that's right it limits itself in a dozen ways but there is greatness in it roy andersson is a little master like some medieval of the inner comedies of gloom and this is a film unlike any other shown this year as a cannes un certain regard selection this is also the swedish entry for the 2007 best foreign oscar hard to say what bergman would think but andersson worked with him is famous for his produced tv commercials some of which one can see on youtube bergman called them the best commercials in the world it will be interesting to see if this director whose craft is as subtle as his viewpoint will start working in longer segments some time meanwhile any good film buff really needs to get a look at this br br isn't quite the right word that means delight in the misery of others andersson is teaching us to delight in the misery of all of us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784130454063416 Review: roy du is not totally original as it is counter piece to previous movie still the movie has aura of total originality some conventions of movie making are still thrown away most of the actors look nothing like what you would expect in movie and the shots take long time most of the time camera doesn't move but people move around it the shots start from somewhere and many times the scenery builds up in amazing proportions w g comes to mind in literature with same technique because of the time invested in every shot the suspension is really high in many of the scenes there is a story and isn't it is left for viewer to build up in his or her own mind this movie is positive it is determined not to see this all in negative way and at the same time will not pass the social injustices one of the messages i got from it was that maybe all failures and accidents are not fatal after all great movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.449893981218338 Review: you the living 2007 br br i've never written that word before but it comes to mind here let me look it up well it's part of it but also funny as heck so funny this is a dour film for sure with so much dry dry dry wit and quirky humor it's impossible not to like it on some level filmed in a very spare style often with a static camera and really balanced stable compositions like theater stages we see a short occur br br but that makes it seem ordinary which it is not ordinary life is shown to be ironic delightful coy and depressing and impossible we the living must live and since we're alive we may as well take note something like that i think it was ebert who said you find yourself laughing and don't know why exactly and the promo material somewhere said it was a cross between bergman and monty python and what they mean is it has the dry silent probing look of ingmar famous swedish films but it has the zany somehow touching elements of the british comedians br br i'd say definitely definitely watch at least half an hour of this there is part of me that thought i was through by then the rest continues in a similar of little skits and moments and they do gradually evolve but there is no great plot to follow or climax of the usual kind there are some great moments later even just the attention to the thunderstorm which takes us out of the mundane human events nicely br br the filming is gorgeous in its classical control almost like a series of gregory scenes and the photographer actually and the acting with all its very ordinary non glam is right on a startling beautiful odd experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869677424430847 Review: i laughed out loud several times during this film though give it a cursory glance and you would think it was something else altogether i adore the pace and the way it slowly burns into you as you are presented these beautiful andersson gives us something else here shows us something i had not seen since his last film he is exceptional and via his method of fixing the camera and allowing action to take place before us he opens the door on humanity and we peer into a place that reflects our own lives our little lives it is powerful stuff it is the simplicity with which he allows the events to take place that creates the opposite feeling of complexity everything in front of the camera is anything but simple attention to detail is extraordinary i believe most scenes if not all are sets built from scratch according to his designs i cannot recommend this film highly enough for me it took me to a place and i came out of it having witnessed a world and beautiful and pained barren and splendid at once alien and familiar this film is brilliant and life affirming i know because i came out smiling feeling wonderful it has taken him seven years to make this if he only made this one film he would still be up there with the greats Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683502316474915 Review: the large bell in a bar intermittently rings for last orders and the inevitable rush to queue forms at the counter – do we want what we need only when it's too late or is the irony of the opening scene's wailing cassandra a more resonant reflection of our perceptions on individual existence there's an endless fascination about where writer director roy andersson wants to take us in his fourth feature you the living with fifty or so semi related vignettes strung together by a penchant for hyper reality its wistful interpretations and symbolic instances of life that us all in this great big cosmic struggle the sheer simplicity of these vignettes act to the and immense of being apart of the relationships we have with one another andersson might down the complexity of the human condition through harsh and fast cynicism more than he should but he also reminds us of the inherent reassuring glory of waking up each morning to a new tomorrow when we're all aware of our own distinct forms of arrested development Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.955446183681488 Review: you can't really call roy andersson prolific 6 films in 37 years nor can you accuse him of being conventional he doesn't do at least when it comes to narrative you the living his first film in seven years is like a surreal documentary in which a large number of characters are observed doing nothing very much and if that sounds off putting let me assure you it isn't this is a funny accessible and surprisingly warm hearted movie a slice of life far removed from that which we normally see on the screen br br of course of life' is hardly the proper to apply to this movie since most people's lives are unlikely to be anything like this the incidents on the screen run the gamut from the almost ordinary to the downright wacky and while characters may by sometimes never to be seen again others to reappear as if anxious for approval andersson on them all a kind of benign affection that and some rollicking music ensure the time we spend with them is time well spent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9267053008079529 Review: minor spoilers will follow br br this movie is even more odd and unconventional than songs from the second floor there is no main character we follow around there is no plot in the conventional way there is no emphasis on an happy end there is no in other words roy andersson is back with a vengeance instead of falling back on convention and fixed formula roy andersson concentrates his film around an idea i will not go into what that idea is but even if you don't get it i promise that you will see the greatest visual depth ever put to film the majestic scenes from songs pale in comparison here a work of visual splendor br br so be kind to your fellow man because after all we are the living and only you and i have the power to change our lives that is at least what i thought when i saw the final scene in the movie with the inhumane bomber planes sweeping in over the city in the film to take our lives away br br and of course don't forget to see this movie when it gets a limited release near you this is one of those movies that actually have the power to make you a better person like de bicycle thieves a very warm and humanistic film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9649791121482849 Review: roy anderson's film 'you the comprises a series of fifty odd sketches and vignettes set in a swedish city some characters are on screen for just a few second whilst others appear in numerous scenes and are sometimes seen in the background while another story unfolds many scenes are drawn from the dreams nightmares and fantasies of the strange but believable characters this world it is a fascinating approach each of the scenes could be enjoyed in isolation but together they contain a powerful portrait of what it is to be human br br for the first half hour or so 'you the is gloriously funny much of the humour centres on the members of a brass band whose music practice the neighbours in their apartment block the comic highlight however is provided by a dinner party track gone horribly awry after this hilarious introduction however the mood of the film considerably the dinner party dream turns grim when the hapless protagonist is put on trial for his life setting a mixed tone of absurdity and despair for the rest of the film br br in the subsequent scenes the of the cast of characters becomes increasingly apparent theirs is a world where people are unable to connect with one another where talk of dreams nightmares and fantasies is but where no person can be even when others reach out to help them the woman with the loves me' refrain and the young girl with unrequited love for the rock guitarist are archetypal characters br br the world of 'you the is also by selfishness an elderly professor is called away the warmth of a vast banquet to answer a phone call from his money son a thief steals the wallet of a ruthless executive an arrogant and impatient businessman insults a muslim barber and receives his comeuppance in the film's moment a woman in church recounts the long list of human sins as her fellow shuffle out at closing time br br and yet for all dark moments in this film the shared refrain of is another day' points to the ability of people to go on living in spite of many the soundtrack provided by benny anderson of abba fame seems inappropriately jovial at first but makes more and more sense as the film realises this human capacity to br br 'you the has an extraordinary visual style the same washed out pale green colours throughout and there is nary a shadow in sight this makes the characters appear exceptionally and creates the sensation that human life is being laid bare for examination almost every scene is captured in a static camera frame as if these are photographs being brought to life the few occasions where the camera does move are all the more extraordinary the contrast between the life and movement of the great banquet form a startling contrast with the of the scene in the most intense moments of longing and despair the characters the viewer by directly facing the camera – they know that they are being examined and have a few moments to pour out their hearts to us the viewers br br this is a wonderful human film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9895167946815491 Review: this film isn't supposed to be funny but it made me laugh br br it isn't designed to be sad but my heart felt heavy through a number of the vignettes br br it isn't written as action adventure but my pulse more than once br br just like life this movie doesn't manipulate your emotions and tell you how to feel it simply is and you react br br if you don't find it funny or sad or moving i suspect that says more about you than the film br br it amazing and refreshing to see a director so wholeheartedly celebrate that we are all human and embrace that we are all trapped here doing this life thing over and over for as long as we must br br tomorrow is another day Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6846902966499329 Review: now here is a movie that does something that hasn't been done in a long time it take ten or so different elements that we're already familiar with vampires martial arts a techno beat top o the line special effects etc and turns it into something that feels brand new in what could have easily been merely a combination of mortal and buffy the vampire slayer wesley snipes no favorite of mine since and mostly because of passenger 57 gives a really good turn as the half human half he acknowledges the internal conflict but doesn't dwell on it more than necessary he makes blade as deep a character as michael keaton made batman br br i'll say that the only part of the movie that got me a little was the always present horror movie cliche of that one person that the hero happens to know who happens to know exactly how to stop the evil guy on the other hand you sort of have to have that in a movie like this so it's easily br br well snipes is good and steven dorff hyped in the previews makes a more than bad enough bad guy to hero he's got class presence and enough control in his little pinky to teach al pacino how to tone it down a bit who would ever think that a comic book movie would be a launching pad for an actor i sincerely hope this is and whoa where the heck did kris kristofferson get acting talent don't get me wrong but the prolific actor hasn't done anything memorable since millennium and how many of us watched that just 'cause of the cool video box well here he is folks in a very obi turn as mentor and father figure and good job too br br the quality of the acting is matched by the quality of the choreography and special effects accompanied by a techno beat the fight scenes brings back and quickly memories of mortal hey it had a script too i was wondering what had happened to all the good writers out there br br the two major to me that i saw a quality flick were these i had no feeling of remorse about paying full price to get in a la any schumacher batman the avengers godzilla or armageddon wow how many of those came out this year ugh also i look forward to the inevitable sequel as per the film's ending let's just hope they do as good a job with it as with the first one br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21935820579528809 Review: i really didn't see this one coming roy andersson had me out i am the perfect sucker for a static camera long live king and i was laughing hysterically for the first fifteen minutes of the film he hit me straight between the eyes you have to be a brilliant man to make self pity hilarious andersson reminds me of the third mate on the in moby dick a man who took the whole of life to be a practical joke that the good lord himself is playing on us and the web of in this movie is truly hilarious br br the level of satire is at fever pitch you have one deluded self pitying dreamer harp on about the cruelty of the world and then totally ignore a spiritual self reflection crying out in agony the very depths of are i really never thought it possible to go further than bergman's the silence in this respect however the of the self love and self regard by every single character in this film is staggering we are shown an existence where the talentless and the idle rail against a world they believe has been unjust towards them they truly are legends in their own living rooms the human beings in this film make self deception and self delusion a great br br only one woman in the film appears to have any sort of understanding of what is going on an old woman who refuses to leave a chapel down praying for the forgiveness of all mankind her speech is the most electrifying of the modern world i have ever heard she reveals through her prayers that what is wrong with the world is not to be fixed by mere there are not a just a few faults there is an abyss of corruption that can only be by and judgement day watching this movie puts me in the mind of a naked monk stood waist deep in a cold river at midnight screaming out a thousand for the sins of humanity another grand is that it is clear that her prayers are futile and in fact she is stopping everyone going home at closing time br br this is not a film for the smug no one is spared no idols are left on the altar no one group of humans is to the glory of another group never has there been a greater more transcendent more astonishingly beautiful summation of our sins it is a film for the end of the world it is the grand the great hideous practical joke of human life br br from the catalogue of images it is too difficult to pick a favourite i slapped my thigh and almost fell off my chair in the cinema screaming with laughter as a man attempted to pull the from under a set service i won't spoil what happens but the suspense builds up and something truly unexpected occurs it is probably the funniest thing i have ever seen in a cinema i am quite reserved and i just couldn't control myself that is the measure of the greatness of this film br br the shooting of you the living is impeccably we are shown the palette of an artist dingy and sky blues set alive by the shock of luminous brass textures there is never a tone out of place it's like an hour and a half of colour meld the obsession that must have gone into putting that colour scheme in place is extraordinary and no shot is wasted as with all great movies there is not a spare inch of celluloid br br perhaps the best film i've ever seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624009132385254 Review: there is no plot there are no central characters there are no moving cameras or close ups in fact this film does not follow any of the conventional storytelling techniques used by mainstream film however roy du is a remarkable piece of cinematic storytelling it is a touching look at the human psyche br br comprised of a series of vignettes roy andersson gives us an intimate insight into what makes us all human in perfectly framed static shots added with the perfectly in tune yet quirky music roy introduces us to a host of characters as they their daily existence some bordering on tragic others hilarious we are taken on a journey like no other br br it is a journey into the little things that make us human instead of over the top storytelling or visual techniques everything is stripped down to the bare minimum so that our sole focus is on the characters themselves it focuses on the insignificant points of our lives that make us who we are our dreams our desperation it's through this simple observation of others that we can accept who we are as individuals br br the washed out colours and deathly pale makeup of the characters only seems to emphasize their individual stories and remind us that unlike them we are all alive there is no happy ending or light at the end of the tunnel in this film yet you walk out of the cinema with a sense of life much more accessible than his earlier film songs from the second floor du is a truly inspiring piece of cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9769577980041504 Review: with all the misery in the world how can we not get drunk – mia br br a lovely aerial view of a major city turns ominous with the approach of a fleet of airplane bombers an reacting to a perceived racial cuts a road through a hair a man dreams of being dragged to an electric chair after a failed magic trick and a teacher breaks down in front of her grade school class because her husband called her a hag these and about fifty other vignettes that run the gamut from the outright depressing to the wildly humorous to the uplifting populate roy you the living his first feature since his critically acclaimed if commercially unsuccessful songs from the second floor br br you the living is filled with the same kind of imaginative set pieces as songs replete with black humor surreal situations and strange looking characters though a bit overlong and less focused than his earlier work what remains constant is unmistakable style with its camera sterile looking backgrounds and precise attention to detail if there is a theme that ties the sketches together it is that our time on earth is limited and another day' so let's treat each other with kindness along the way we are entertained by and drum music from the louisiana brass band dinner guests at a banquet hall standing on their chairs singing a rousing song and a house that turns into a moving train br br the emotions range from the gloom of a daughter attempting to communicate with an patient to a young woman's ecstatic dream about marrying a handsome guitar player named to the cheers of a crowd of while there is no continuous narrative thread the theme of greed and desperation appears in several sketches the first of these threads features two individuals and their tiny dog sitting on a park bench the woman the fact that no one understands or loves her yet she blithely ignores the man's comforting and reassuring words br br there is also a hefty of irony during what seems to be an executive one man tells another on the phone that workers don't appreciate quality and how nice it is to appreciate money and the things that it can buy such as fine wine when he is not looking however a man at an table calmly lifts his wallet from his jacket on the back of his chair though cynicism is at times not very well hidden you the living has an underlying that shows compassion for the human condition it is a cautionary tale that looks at the mess we humans have gotten ourselves into but suggests there is still time to turn it around if we heed the warning of the poet that opens the film be pleased then you the living in your delightfully warmed bed before ice cold wave will lick your escaping foot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9549527764320374 Review: a short review without any spoilers follows br br i saw this movie yesterday at the cannes film festival my initial reaction is one of wonder and happiness i'm so happy films like this are being made in our age of blockbusters br br roy new movie you the living is nothing less than a complete masterpiece you the living is composed by some 50 vignettes filmed with a static camera i will not give away the content of the scenes here because i hate when people spoil even the smallest details but yes most of the scenes made the 1000 people in the claude theatre absolutely baffled and amazed when the film was over we applauded for several minutes we had no other choice br br so what's the score with you the living andersson isn't afraid to take on the heavy questions history guilt the holocaust during ww2 are big subjects and these themes work very well together br br the images created are brilliant the depth sometimes surpasses songs from the second floor br br well sorry for this ranting praising review look out for the flying house in the beginning folks br br 10 10 stars a masterpiece i never throw this grade out Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8784189224243164 Review: the swedish filmmaker roy latest film you the living is not easy to review one of the reasons is that in his own words he has broken with the anglo saxon tradition of story telling in all essence the template of most western film productions another reason might be that although roy andersson is somewhat heavy on his unlike those of say andrei tarkovsky are of a more elusive nature it took him 3 years to complete this 86 minute long film and it wasn't because he was forced to have long breaks between shootings due to financial troubles or problems with the actors the film consists of 57 vignettes shot mostly by a still camera and it was the careful design of each of these scenes which required much time the imagery of this film which is closely related to the director's previous film songs from the second floor is of utmost importance to the story thus this story is told to a great degree by the surroundings and the environment in which the characters of universe dwell and interact before each scene was finally shot there would have been no less than 10 different test shootings with different actors colors dialog etc the result is a dreamlike version of the surrounding world which most of us would recognize and if the setting is like a dream why not dream a little just like in bunuel's the discreet charm of the when somebody says last night i had a dream you get to watch it but then again what is perceived as reality here is not very much different from the dreams br br despite the fact that the film lacks a plot in the traditional sense of the word and there are no main characters as such the different characters who appear and reappear in different scenes still meet each other and their stories are inevitably intertwined what most of these characters have in common is their apparent loneliness despite being surrounded by other people the trailer trash chain smoking and binge drinking woman who dreams of having a motorbike so that she can get away from all this crap her and mostly silent boyfriend and his frail and seemingly gentle but rather absent minded mother members of a brass band whose skill improving efforts at home aren't getting a favorable reception neither from their families nor their neighbors the depressed middle eastern and his arrogant customer on his way to a very important business meeting an elderly man having a nightmare about bombers in the skies a young girl dreaming about marrying the young rock star that she is so madly in love with it's all about dreams and nightmares versus reality but it works as much as a statement in support of the austrian philosopher claims that all human communication is people speak to each other but it is as if they speak past each other they try to reach out to the others but shut the others out when those try to reach them br br you the living is a poetic film set physically in stockholm but yet universally the society it portrays is sweden its artistic language and the people displayed are generally unmistakably yet the subject it deals with namely the misery of the in a selfish world reaches far beyond this despite the seriousness of its theme the film itself seems a lot more cheerful and laden with humor than one might have expected but in the words of the director himself living is so complicated to each one of us that the only thing that saves us is our sense of humor hence this film is a tragic comedy or a comic tragedy depending on your and not a depressing black reality tour of the human nature it is unusual in its language and structure but if you can think outside the box and enjoy it you will certainly find this film both entertaining and meaningful at the same time it was shown at this year's cannes festival as part of the un certain regard program which offers original and different works outside the competition after the film was shown in the the 1 000 strong audience gave it a standing ovation for several minutes do i need to say more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9265580177307129 Review: i've already seen spin offs of cartoons such as the scooby doo tom and jerry and looney tunes and most of them are great br br when i saw the all grown up pilot in 2001 i thought it was interesting to see how the rugrats would look in their pre teens teens and it contained things that would usually happen during that time of life such as going to a concert going to school and being grounded br br the actual tv show is better because the rugrats seem to wear different clothes in each episode and doesn't get punished as much as she did in the original rugrats series tommy and susie get punished in this series br br i've also noticed references to rugrats in this show and even flashbacks of how the rugrats looked in the original series they actually talk to the adults in this show because they're 10 years older br br this show is aimed at a slightly older audience than the original rugrats viewers of the original show may like this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8665120005607605 Review: this is an excellent movie and i wish that they would put it out on dvd for people to purchase it is difficult to try to catch it on tv all the time as you do not know when one of the stations will decide to air it can someone tell me what file company make it so i can write to them and see if they will release it to the public i only caught the last hour and a half yesterday and i only got to see it once last year my sisters and i are all looking for it in every store that sells any videos john denver is an excellent singer and actor and the plot line is great they put out some much older movies and i think that is great but there are quite a few that they have not put out and i think if we could contact the producers and voice our requests we might get some of them put out on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9599807858467102 Review: my wife and i saw this movie once in 1989 and enjoyed it so much we wanted to see it again it was so moving that i was calling it a tear jerker the mystery that was sent to report on is really no mystery at all angles it seems that ever time he turned around something happened to him all good and i believe it scared george a bit considering that he did not realize what he had gotten into it just goes to show that even the cold hearted can change with the right attitude around if only we all could treat each other the same the world would be a better place to date we have been searching the net for a copy of it now i finally have a connection to it as soon as i can find a copy to buy i am going to grab it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9335924386978149 Review: the joy and tragedy of the christmas season lies in the fact that it mostly revolves around family that is why some people call it the children's holiday as we age natural and progress removes the people and the things that gave us our special memories john denver in one of his sweetest roles plays george a successful nyc architect and new widower who lost his wife about a year earlier his life is focused around his 9 year old daughter alex both are still grieving their loss george is trying his best to make this a special christmas for his daughter enter his boss thomas played by the wonderful col of m a s h guy edward winters who sends george to co to explore a possible real estate deal lying to his daughter that the purpose of the trip is a vacation rather than work george and alex fly into town where they're immediately met by a collection of loving generous but somewhat eccentric group of characters whose main is that they all believe in santa claus is a picture book community we'd all love to live in and we'd love the people for neighbors george soon meets a love interest in susan jane were it not for the grinch it would be an ideal time but the fact is he is in town to find property for to develop and there is a nice ranch near town about to be and the dark edges of the movie revolve around the impending and the reactions of the the rancher and the outsiders i won't spoil the ending for those who've never seen the movie it's a typical happy christmas ending but it's handled in a fairly subtle and believable way that shows the best in the human spirit without being too syrupy all in all this is a most pleasant way to spend a couple of your christmas tv hours john denver and jane have nice chemistry and james as alex does a real nice job i've always loved the work of mary a recognizable character actress and all of the other cast members do a nice job with less meaty parts this is a regular christmas fare for my family i rate it 4 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9224929213523865 Review: this movie is my families favorite christmas movie because it is a beautiful picture of what christmas is really all about these days living in a big city which i hate i love to watch movies about the life i've always dreamed of having the town that this movie is set in is my dream come true for the life i've always wanted and the true feeling of community that has been lost in todays society i truly don't feel the true spirit of christmas anymore but watching this movie helps to find that feeling again my family taped this movie long ago of tv and now our copy has been worn out so i would really like to buy a few copies on dvd for my family and me if anyone can tell me where i can buy some copies please just post the info here and i will keep checking thanks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9860910773277283 Review: i didn't see this movie until it appeared on television because i was doubtful about comic flicks ever since the batman series spawn judge and many other pitiful p g 13 bombs i everything at all cost i would question in my mind why can't someone make a movie that is rated r and stays true to the story how difficult is that and finally my prayers have been answered with blade this movie pops right out of the pages onto the screen with sheer violence blood martial arts weapons fire the good against evil etc yeah sure a lot of action flicks contain all these goodies and most of them have bombed but not blade the movie was filmed just right not going overboard delivering a good length and never a dull moment blade ii is cool but not as cool as the first blade is indeed one of the best real comic flicks i've seen in a long time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9042900800704956 Review: just watched it on the hallmark channel i was surprised to john denver this movie was full of clichés but that is to be expected a made for tv christmas movie come on the acting is as good as any other '80's made for tv movie the story is as i said before predictable and cliché but still good if you are looking for a campy christmas movie it will certainly scratch your itch br br i was also pleased when i learned that it took place in colorado it is a real mountain town west of denver very cool as this is my home region br br i was never a big john denver fan i always found him to be pretty but he was a decent actor he is very good as the good old boy like he played in this film br br if you get the chance to watch it than do i'm sure it will be on again in 2007 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8833990693092346 Review: it was good to see john denver again though he passed several years ago i found this film to be very heartwarming and a great film to sit by the fire on a cold winters night what christmas is all about the scenes of colorado were magnificent and make one want to move there immediately as i sit here in my own mountain seen in so california i loved the story and the plot i hope all who see this somewhat older film enjoy it as much as my mother and i did merry christmas a great film for all the family too see and tell others about it thanks for the memories we need to have more films like this come out of hollywood Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757223725318909 Review: even if i had never seen or heard of co this would be a sweet little movie but my dad was born and raised there and those are my uncle's horses you see pulling the so this movie is very special to me a lot of the interiors are shot in buildings and houses i recognize and are very realistic the story is a little hokey but is that kind of magical place where things like that could happen john denver was a better actor than a lot of people give him credit for mary plays the kind of common sense lady with a lot of she played so well in many other films most notably white christmas i usually don't get to go out there in the winter so i like to see this movie at christmas time to tide me over until my next trip Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9541077613830566 Review: my santa choir was chosen to be in this movie all 100 plus when it came time to film the movie i was asked to chose just 10 oh my goodness we had a little gal who went early to have her out because she wanted to be in the movie the choices were hard to make the people of are just a lovely as the people that they show in the movie kind believers the town an annual christmas market the first two weekend in december every year i was there this year and it was wonderful the town is lovely and the people work hard to make it magical the town appears today as it did when the movie was made much credit goes to the historical society there that work hard to maintain the historical value the principal of the school that has been turned into a school was given an award by the governor of colorado for volunteers Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5703628659248352 Review: i just finished watching the movie tonight and i truly loved it john denver didn't play a pastor but it was the reverend of the little town who decided to leave the floor for john denver to speak it's a really great movie with a wonderful christmas message it was also fun to watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9738999009132385 Review: this is an excellent movie and should be presented every year during the holidays christmas beautiful with great acting john denver at his best i e sincere kind talented and natural the town is colorado and every bit as lovely as in the story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9540035128593445 Review: the great news is that this film is now available on dvd from http com for all those who wish to own it as well as on video this is good news as it is one of my favourite films br br i watched this film for the first time in the 80s and it is holiday viewing living in the small market town called picturesque and with its own traditions of and traditions we are also a tight community we are now also faced with large housing developments which threaten to destroy the community and you can see why i love this film first of all and most important there are of snow then there is the lovely legend of the christmas tree and also the christian denouement as all the community cough up the money to help the farmer save his farm and stay in the community the evil only after the money are sent packing as the whole town pledge their money to help protect what they have which is very special i love the way the whole community send their message to santa via the post office which is misunderstood by the hero he and his daughter have a long journey to make after the death of the wife and mother of the family there is a likely candidate for this even a ride and most heartwarming of all is that the taxi driver whose engine is broken is mysteriously given a new one on christmas morning and no one had engineered it there is a lovely moment where denver sings a and an exciting search great gentle film for everything christmas is really about Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9309013485908508 Review: living just down the from co i remember this movie well and thought it was great the story seems like something john would do even in real life but there is something that i will always remember most about the movie for those of you who don't live in denver every christmas the city of denver co puts up a fabulous display of lights and at the civic center in downtown denver well as it so happened during the filming of this movie a scene was needed so it was borrowed from the civic center display with permission by the way someone had forgotten to advice the powers that be and it was reported stolen a frantic search began with law enforcement for a few days finally someone spoke up and remembered it to the film crew in it was returned and put back where it belonged as it turns out it wasn't featured all that much in the movie you can barely see it during the christmas show with the children it did create quit a disturbance though Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296216368675232 Review: my entire family enjoyed this film including 2 small children great values without sex violence drugs nudity or profanity also no dollar special effects were added to try to viewers from a poorly written storyline a simple little family fun movie we especially like the songs in the movie but we only got to hear a portion of the songs mostly during the end credits would love to buy a sound track cd from this movie this is my 4th bill movie and they all have the same guidelines as mentioned above with all the movies out there that you don't want your kids to watch this fella has a no risk rating we love his movies Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7488581538200378 Review: seeing gary busey in a g rated film was a first and a nice one at that i don't know much about the director but he obviously knows how to spend a few dollars and get the most out of them where did clare come from my kids love her the only thing i remember christopher atkins doing was blue lagoon disney needs to see this film and put him to work the wife thinks he is very cute i liked what he did with his character he seemed so real what we liked most was the message this film sends out greed sucks and faith love and family wins this is the first low budget dvd we've bought that had so much stuff on it the producers made this one for kids and the kids loved it they liked the music and all the extras on the dvd the director probably won't stick to family movies but i hope he does cause he really knows how to get the most out of kids animals and stars like gary busey the dog was great and seeing gary busey act like a dog was even funnier there wasn't much we didn't like about this one it hard to find a family film without all the crude humor and quigley was a delightful surprise Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.935612678527832 Review: i must confess that i've been a huge fan of the almighty david the hasselhoff ever since he starred in the hit 80's tv series knight rider whether it's his extraordinary debut as a high school basketball player in the hilariously raunchy revenge of the cheerleaders or his brilliant portrayal of a dashing prince in the schlocky sci fi gem the has proved time and time again that he's a simply terrific and shamefully underrated actor supreme the excels here as gary a cynical and skeptical photographer who along with his repressed virginal writer girlfriend leslie attractive brunette leslie cummings investigates a seedy dilapidated haunted hotel located on a remote island off the coast of they're doing research on witchcraft throughout the ages and the last owner was an actress who allegedly practiced the black arts a bickering family also shows up on the premises to check out the hotel pretty soon various folks begin to get bumped off in assorted gruesome ways by the mysterious lady in black an effectively eerie br br granted the rest of the cast gives the a run for his money the ever perky linda blair projects her customary charming flair as a spunky pregnant woman who winds up becoming possessed legendary jazz singer annie ross bitches it up with aplomb as a old bat poor annie winds up being alive after she has her lips sewn shut and she's hung upside down in a chimney and gorgeous blonde catherine oozes considerable sex appeal from every fetching as a lusty slut competent direction a suitably creepy atmosphere slick glossy cinematography the fluid tracking shots are especially nice the gaudy special effects carlo maria and randy miller's spirited score and the gory sadistic violence are all up to par but ultimately it's the tremendously dynamic and charismatic presence of the one and only the which makes this choice tasty chunk of tacky italian horror cheese such a winner he takes his shirt off once gets with blood and warning major spoiler ahead even meets a pleasingly grisly untimely end produced by none other than joe d'amato this picture overall rates as good sleazy fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9632436633110046 Review: this is a quiet movie it's a simple story about a writer who cannot write his story coming back to his home town to get started but instead he gets involved in a friendship with a weird older man whose life represents perhaps the internal state of the writer it's a museum of unfinished ideas outdated equipment and useless people br br there are no extraordinary circumstances or any big movements in the plot it's a movie about internal changes being stuck in their lives which are not developing much the principal get to help each other to transform stop leaving in dreams and achieve something or at least get a change and give their lives the desired and long awaited new direction br br on the film making side i can think of only one weakness which could also be considered as a feature we do not get much of characters description or inner world insights it's very narrative on the side of thoughts and events and we have to guess about their true feelings which are rather hidden but still you can see them and this is what makes your own mind work trying to figure them out to understand the impressions made by those people and it's not empty underneath the actors definitely hold well some inner states proper to their characters it's close to the real life where you mostly never know someone well enough to understand them completely and this turns us around and puts in front of our own feelings and choices br br what's most important for me is that this simple almost flat story leaves you pondering afterwards about your own life about your own dreams and achievements are there any or are we caught up in the routine and pleasures leaving at 100 or only dreaming about it could we do more and move somewhere we'd rather like to be than just leaving feed ourselves and others the tales like i'll do this one day not moving one finger to make this actually happen or i'm fine where i am because it's easier to go by the habits than to actually make a change at least that's the impression it left me with and it was very timely for me which adds to my appreciation of this far from famous movie i definitely recommend it to anyone who likes the movies meant for the heart but those who need events and actions should stay away Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.934373676776886 Review: i just watched the movie tonight and i found it brilliant it doesn't have special effects that blow your mind and it's not violent or bloody no terrorist or aliens but it's brilliant it's just plain nice sweet and it brought me to a whole different time a much simpler time where people could take their time to walk down the street and look out at the ocean i think it was beautiful and i for one recommend it nick was a great character and his friendship with harry was one of the highlights of the movie everyone is entitled to their opinion but i believe everyone should watch this mostly when they feel down or when they want to share something nice with their friends Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9168878793716431 Review: i saw farewell to harry at the theatre while in new york city and was quite taken the performance of william hall jr is tremendous this is a movie for the classic movie goer garrett direction reminds me of early barry levinson and robert redford's work the movie seems to transcend the typical independent film it has a soul and a visual power that is quite unique i saw this with a small audience 400 who were captivated from the moment of the first credit to the last and although i wasn't out and out crying like the lady next to me i do have to admit i had a little watering in the eyes br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8656179308891296 Review: rosie perez is the lead in this very engaging affair cast as mercedes a young woman from brooklyn who has resolved to become a film actress although not by her circumstances living in east los angeles and struggling with a series of auditions for any sort of part at all mercedes has hooked up with a married and washed up actor harry harrelson harvey keitel who at one time had performed in a television western series during the 1970s and seldom since accepting him as her lover in part from loneliness and as well from a hope that film parts will be coming her way because of his contacts but these latter are of small consequence as harry is simply self delusional in his attempts at recovering what he perceives as past cinematic in order to adequately support herself financially mercedes as a taxi dancer in a downtown los angeles row dance hall bar while she continues carrying on her efforts to succeed at the motion picture business and it is while there at the dance palace that a young immigrant from mexico ernesto michael falls in love with her and the largest portion of the narrative depicts his efforts to please the object of his affections even if they may mean losing her altogether this essentially tradition rooted melodrama is given only a moderate budget despite the presence of a number of well known players including steve buscemi anthony quinn and stanley tucci and was kept in the can for about a year before its rather distribution and leaden marketing efforts on its behalf the pity as its solid production characteristics are firmly by alexandre admirably controlled direction a consistent virtue of his work and on display in this film from its very opening scene frames that form a montage behind the credits featuring perez at fifth and main streets rockwell has often demonstrated that he operates very closely indeed with his cast and this holds true in this instance as he allows his actors to create their roles while any ad is nicely via the editing process resulting in an artistic success for the director despite negative comments from some mainstream the film's scoring is aesthetically spot on with a good deal of it contributed by tito who also plays as band boss for the taxi dancers acting here must go to the ever vital perez although nary a sub par performance is turned in a fair test for any film's quality is given when a viewer will watch it twice within a brief period sitting through this work will be considered a keen pleasure for many Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9152091145515442 Review: the three main characters are all hopeless and yet you only feel sorry for one of them ernesto hopelessly devoted to mercedes this was part of the frustration screaming at mercedes to get a clue and ditch the no good harry to no avail br br then there's the satisfaction steve buscemi has a great part as a transvestite and harvey moving story of his playing a gorilla for a cheap tv movie is incredible when you least expect it quentin is doing half a monologue and anthony quinn turns ernesto into a wealthy man br br time and again great moments appear in the story but in the end it's hard to know what to feel about this movie it doesn't have a happy ending or even a complete one but it somehow feels right br br this movie is strange but then so am i no wonder i liked it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29814523458480835 Review: excellent special effects make this disaster move very plausible one can see that the producers went to some trouble to get the displays on the computer screens just right it all makes it very convincing the sets are also very authentic looking a good choice of music rounds off the film nicely br br acting is good and the presence of david suchet adds some weight to the cast of course compared to other movies of this genre flood is right up there with the best of them thankfully the human drama aspect has not been overdone as is often the case with this type of movie the human suffering is portrayed in perfect balance with the actual flooding scenes br br and of course the movie confirms what many of us suspect anyway weather so often do not get it right Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9510641098022461 Review: this is a catastrophe movie set in london starting multiple hurricane and tornadoes on scotland are displaced towards east england coast and later the south after several hours of heavy the london barrier above thames is short from running over and it the way for disaster then a colossal wave travel relentless down east causing devastation and lives of millions of are in danger at the center of the story is a tom courtenay a who tries to save london from the effects of giant wave trying to convince the authorities that the town was furthermore a marine engineer robert carlyle and his ex wife samantha they are trapped into the barrier and dropped to sea meantime the secret government agency ruled by nash joanne whalley under direct orders of deputy minister david suchet attempt to control many displaced and avoid more dead approximately 200 000 they have a little time to save london from total catastrophe br br perfectly acceptable drama disaster with alright acting magnificent tom courtenay as a who catastrophe and excellent robert carlyle and as ex their love the movie packs impressive flood scenes brought to life by the breathtaking computer special effects better than the classic of the 70s such as inferno and similarly to and day after although isn't a clear we know that the flood is caused by the greenhouse effect and global warming which the hole the motion picture is well directed by tony mitchell i would recommend this movie to people who like disaster movies another adaptations about are the following 1976 by earl with robert culp and barbara hershey rain 1998 ' directed by with morgan freeman and christian slater ' flood a river's rampage 1979 ' directed by bruce with richard thomas Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4470375180244446 Review: i recently purchased this on dvd as i hadn't heard of it and like robert carlyle br br obviously this movie is not going to have hollywood blockbuster special effects in saying that though the special effects were decent enough and the acting was fine also br br i found the movie to be enjoyable and do not regret buying it at all at almost 2 hours long it is just the right length for this type of movie br br do not expect thrilling explosive action from beginning to end though it is a fairly well balanced movie with a decent enough storyline Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.45945078134536743 Review: the essence of this film falls on by police officers who fortunately ethical and moral men act on situations within situations in a city with a super abundance of violence and killing good compound interacting story lines and above average characterizations Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6059716939926147 Review: this showtime cable film features a talented cast and weaves together several storylines involving the darker side of new york from the naive and innocent nightmarish adventure to a pair of undercover cops on the streets to an old friend's betrayal it has it all br br well worth a look as is its sequel Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9347564578056335 Review: please note the below text is taken from the irish dvd release some of this summary may be wrong br br edge of your seat chiller in which the legacy of an ancient witch and her bloodthirsty coven causes a deserted island hotel to become the embodiment of evil two centuries later br br when an photographer david hasselhoff baywatch knight rider and his virginal fiancée linda blair the exorcist creep onto the island to research its gruesome history they are joined by an estate agent and his prospective br br gradually the group find themselves falling victim to the ancient evil that lives on in the mysterious old woman who the hotel seeking fresh victims for satanic rites human sacrifice and demon possession br br check in at the witchcraft hotel we hope you enjoy your slay br br additional info on the movies contents br br violence some gruesome sexual violence very strong br br sex and or nudity some strong as well as innuendo br br bad language some strong br br other some drug use and references Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6862024664878845 Review: naked city does a pretty good job of balancing its two a b stories i'm not all that fond of multiple plot movies and scott glen and courtney b vance make a great on screen dual however i'm not sure what kind of message a movie sends when two flat foot country girls can get off scott free with murder grand theft and to top it off win a free flight home in first class no less at least from the looks of their attire anyway gee i guess that blue wall of silence is still rather think br br rating 8 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4628969728946686 Review: the magnitude of the stalingrad tragedy is presented in the end note of the movie in the battle of stalingrad more than one million people were killed in action to death or died of starvation russians italians germans of the 000 surrounded men of the sixth army 91 were taken prisoners of whom only 6 000 returned to their homeland years later br br what the story does not tell was that who did not share all the hardship of the captivity of his men he had a special treatment as the highest ranking taken by the soviet army when during his presence at the trials he was asked about the fate of the 91 000 prisoners he declared that they were fine he was freed after the war and died in the east germany br br the film only presents the first part of the tragedy the actual battle of stalingrad however for an entire picture the fate of the 91 000 should also not be forgotten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9205374121665955 Review: i found the movie very real just as much as saving private ryan and gave an account from the german perspective the graphic action and individual characters gave this movie much to keep me interested through the whole movie stalingrad was very brutal battle and the scenes gave this movie that stark reality of this battle i recommend this for anyone who is interested in military history this was my second viewing of this movie in a few years and was captivated by it's realism again the weapons uniforms and hearing it german while reading the subtitles gave it much credit for a good military movie in fact this being a german perspective of the battle i was rooting for the germans even though they were the and ultimate loser of the war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654961228370667 Review: having in western history when i was a student in college seeing the views on world war ii are quite and in a whole completely wrong world war ii was the most graphic and bloody affairs to ever occur in world history while the axis powers conducted many crimes against humanity which is still the view today and the correct many people forget that not every german soldier was out to the jewish population not every japanese soldier a samurai sword around and flew missions and not every italian soldier was a fascist most of these soldiers for the axis powers were normal people like you and i caught in a terrible conflict and just happened to be fighting for a country they loved br br the battle of stalingrad was arguably the most lethal battles in world history with over 1 500 000 casualties sustained over the course of the battle the film stalingrad follows a german platoon and its leader lieutenant von as they are to the eastern front to battle the soviets at stalingrad von acts as sort of the main character with two other men and they all are normal men and seem to be completely unaware to what is happening back in germany and poland br br the film follows the course of the battle the film is overall very bleak when it comes to its portrayal of combat and a soldiers life during the battle we are shown numerous gruesome battles and intense violence outside of the battles including a firing squad sequence overall the battles are the earliest examples that i know of that portray the loss of limbs and overall in your face death sequences and violence much of the inspiration for saving private ryan's battle sequences seem to have come from this film br br the film does not aim to make the completely innocent of everything in the film several of the higher ranking officers of the army are portrayed in the usual view most people are use to evil most of the soldiers are just normal people who often speak of home the film makes it clear quite quickly that not all germans were responsible for what happened during the holocaust most of the country and army was entirely oblivious to the fact that genocide was taking place the film makes it clear that the soldiers in the germany army was simply fighting for a cause they really didn't understand and most wished just to return home rather than freezing in negative degree in russia br br the film really shows how hellish war is especially world war ii the battle scenes will shock you with its gritty realism and the story is quite easy to follow as you are simply following a platoon during the battle as with most war films do not expect much happiness after seeing it it will leave you in a bit of a depressed mood just from seeing the life most of the soldiers on the eastern front faced not recommended for children br br 4 5 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9304542541503906 Review: describing stalingrad as a war film may be a bit inaccurate sure it centers on the longest and battle in world history in the most expansive theater of the most costly war in terms of lives money and that has ever occurred yes it contains action scenes depicting bitter battles and terrible destruction the visceral storytelling and harsh images though make it something more than a war film even more than an anti war film stalingrad is instead a film about absolute and undeniable hell br br the film is fraught with visual descriptions of the worst kind of war one that is intensely personal and close where days are spent in taking one city block only to have it re taken in a surprise assault the early form of modern urban warfare that the germans came to call rat warfare is depicted in brutal and uncompromising terms the characters war in sewer tunnels rail yards and from building to building in the hellish bomb of ruined stalingrad only to be defeated by the russian winter br br the film deals with the issue of nazism and the of germans in that period in the way that many other films from both germany and the rest of the world do its characters are a group of soldiers swept along by the winds of war and simply attempting to make it out with themselves and as many of their comrades as possible alive the characters do not fight the soviets out of any ideological hatred between national and soviet communism not for any grand dream of or racial superiority they fight only because if they do not the enemy will kill them and if the enemy does not then their own officers certainly will for refusing to fight this portrayal adds another layer to the suffocating envelope of trapped hopelessness that pervades the film br br a sort of ground based companion to das boot stalingrad frames the epic struggle of world war two in a personal light and from the unexpected perspective of the ordinary german soldier as a sort of hero made tragic by circumstance and a brutal government that would pervert his sacrifice Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626991152763367 Review: one of the best war films i have ever seen if not the best it is very hard to talk about such films as it is very difficult to point at any film mistake made the problem is as it looks too real and by that drags you in to the ruins of stalingrad and make you suffer for both sides this is for the reason that this film unlike the most of hollywood films doesn't glorify the war or the heroism of the main characters instead of that the film makes them heroes only for being human and by that is anti war as much as the reason can offer extremely convincing war scenes and so impressive acting most of the scenes look like isolated theater pieces also german army is played by germans which is so convincing as well the film is produced and realized by germans where you can see their love for details to perfection this is the reason why stalingrad is one of the films i can watch million times and never feel dull i watched the film with my father who fought in wwii and the first thing he said was this is like real this is how the war against germans looked like this is the place you can see how did it look to be a soldier in the worst nightmare of warfare in human history and turning point of wwii stalingrad Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8829908967018127 Review: this movie basically is a very well made production and gives a good impression of a war situation and its effects on those involved it's always interesting to see the story from the side for a change this movie concentrates on a group of german soldiers who after fighting in the north africa campaign are send to stalingrad russia where one of the most notorious and battles of ww ii is being fought br br it's interesting to see the other side of this battle since we mainly just always see the germans simply as the in this movie those are given an humane face and voice and it sort of makes you realize that the only true enemy in war is war itself and not necessarily those who you're fighting against at first it's kind of hard to concentrate on the movie because you always just have in the back of your mind that the are the evil villains but of course you get accustomed to it quickly and you soon adapt the germans as the main characters of the movie and you even start to care and be interested in them br br the way this story is told isn't however the best it's hard to keep track of the story at times as it jumps from the one sequence and location to the other the movie isn't always logic in its storytelling and features a bit too many sequences that remain too vague it also is most of the time pretty hard to keep the characters apart and see who is who it doesn't always makes this movie an easy on to watch but than again on the other hand there are plenty enough sequences and moments present in this movie to make it worthwhile and an interesting one just not the most coherent one around in that regard hollywood movies are always better than european movies br br the production values are high and features some good looking sets and locations though the movie wasn't even shot in russia itself it helps to create a good war time situation atmosphere br br the character are mostly interesting although perhaps a tad bit formulaic but i don't know for some reason formulaic characters always work out fine in war movies and the drama and realism it also helps that they're being played by well cast actors all of the actors aren't the best known actors around thomas was also at the time still a fairly unknown actor but each of them fit their role well and gives its characters an unique face and personality br br all in all not the best or most consistent ww ii drama around but definitely worth a look due to its original approach of the german side of the battle of stalingrad and its good production values br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944446682929993 Review: from a military standpoint nearly everything in this movie is historically accurate beyond that it is an enthralling story that leaves you depressed at the end but quite glad you took the time to watch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.829613208770752 Review: stalingrad is a terrific movie well acted and directed and rather down to earth in it's approach to the various bizarre aspects of warfare and it's politics this is together with das boot one of the best war movies together with the finnish the winter war in english i believe it depicts the of some of the german soldiers that fought and died in and around stalingrad during world war 2 no big time heroics no over bearing emotional only the fear of every day death in war the mood of the movie is similar to the one in das boot and that should give you some hints on what to expect i guess so if you enjoy realistic non war movies rent it buy it just make sure you see it finally a film note for some of the previous reviewers information i only want to add that stalingrad isn't directed by wolfgang petersen who made das boot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475616812705994 Review: this film does for infantry what das boot did for if you appreciated das boot then that is all you really need to know br br this is a well done piece of cinema on a par with das boot basically it follows a company of elite german infantry who leave duty in an idyllic italian seaside town and are immediately thrust into the chaos of the russian front br br a good war movie both the and brutality of war and at the same time gives us insight into the experiences and essential humanity of those who fight this movie does that the film is full of drama and action and so is entertaining on that level as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9850417971611023 Review: witchery is a decent little euro trash horror yarn david hasselhoff is pretty damn funny in this one and sadly he's one of the better actors linda blair is downright terrible and the lady who plays wife she is hilariously bad the plot of this film is ridiculous too it's got some holes which you can't help but notice but it remains entertaining throughout br br the gore in witchery is freaking outstanding i loved the part where the old bag gets sucked into the trash and ends up in the chimney to and the part where the lady gets taken advantage of by the devil was pretty damned disturbing i'd say this one is a must for gorehounds br br if you're looking for an well acted flick look elsewhere but if you like old school style italian sleaze and over the top gore witchery belongs on your shelf br br i'm surprised by the low rating on here what were you people expecting the exorcist 7 out of 10 kids Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7661064267158508 Review: this was absolutely one of the best movies i've seen br br excellent performances from a marvelous a list cast that will move you from smiles to laughter to tears and back br br i couldn't help but care about the characters ms merkerson will blow you away as will the young man playing the young lead br br i also thought that the set design was top rate the viewer is really placed inside each era as it's presented br br the music is a blast too nice selections to represent mood time and place the blind blues man is but he delivers some great songs br br this is a great story that will survive many repeated viewings take the time to watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852045774459839 Review: bloody marvelous recommended by a friend who knew i liked thomas in the pianist and downfall i loved the flow of the narrative how the characters moved from hope and ideals of through shock fear desperation and utter a first rate anti war movie that must have created quite the stir in germany not a proud moment for anyone and the study of a generation lost this movie was excellent at conveying the remove of the command from the ground troops and in pounding the utter futility of trying to control nature and the russian psyche if i didn't know i would have thought it was a russian movie it was so what an uncompromising ending a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9550971984863281 Review: this movie tries to run away to the typical 'i'm fighting because i'm obliged to defend the the nazi's are all bad guys i'm against typical of german war movies how by not talking too much about it and just referring the war and the nevertheless i would like to see a german movie which would be something between the of come and see and the bad nazi's das boot i say this because excluding this factor the german movies are the best depicting 2nd world war and the german side you easily see some of the german relations very different from the ones in us army br br this is a movie which tries to get a real sight of what was stalingrad and i was not there and i doubt most people were there now but if i would choose one movie depicting this battle for sure would not be the all american enemy at the gates why do i say this because even the best soldiers are not hero's and given the conditions they may regard their own lives instead of the this goes for all the ranks and in the end you see von giving the example Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6462283730506897 Review: a movie like this doesn't come along too often i'm surprised it took 9 years to finally see it politicians and civilian hawks should view this before making decisions on how the destroy peoples lives i watched this the day after viewing the tv version of uprising about the ghetto even with this fresh in mind i felt sympathy for the german soldier i felt sympathy for all parties that this tragedy could happen it will take awhile to thaw out from this one i'm surprised they have not made a movie based on the forgotten soldier by buy this movie shares the cold with the book both will haunt me for the rest of my life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9554367065429688 Review: this movie shocked me it was so realistic and the story was incredible touching they talk german and russian which makes it more believable and real this is a must see movie the actors are great too really a good piece of work the plot takes place within a german troop in wwii they have to go to stalingrad to fight against the armies you get more connected with every soldier in this group and follow them through all the perils as they get captured within stalingrad they get face to face meetings with death blood grief and the coldness of russia this is a must see movie and you cant afford not to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770323038101196 Review: i just recently saw this movie in hopes of seeing an accurate portrayal of the battle of the 20th century i got what i had expected and so much more just to think i came across this movie by luck before i had never even heard of it it's a german film made in 1993 so i suppose i can't be surprised that it's almost completely unknown to the modern american audience it's a shame cause this really is a remarkable film i dare say that its as good if not better then platoon full metal jacket apocalypse now and all quiet on the western front all of which are iconic war movies br br 1942 world war ii is in full swing nazi germany has over run mainland europe and parts of north africa then adolf hitler orders the full scale invasion of the soviet union a fateful move that ultimately nazi germany to defeat in the early stages the invasion goes well and the german armies conquer large sections of soviet territory but a critical battle ensues at stalingrad a city that hold great symbolic strategic value the battle soon turns into a blood bath of epic proportions a nightmare for both the german russian soldiers fighting on the verge of taking the city the germans are suddenly counter attacked by the russians who end up cutting off the entire german 6th army inside stalingrad to make matters worse the russian winter arrives causing incredible suffering for the germans this entire battle is seen through the eyes of a few young german soldiers fighting for survival not only against the russians and the harsh winter conditions but also against their own sadistic officers who care only about glory and the generals who have little regard for the average foot soldier br br this film is going to haunt me for a while the german soldiers the film concentrates on are so young and naive then their humanity sanity are stripped from them and you really do feel sorry for them cause their not the demonic nazi's often portrayed in film everything they were fighting for is no longer important and everything they believed in was shattered and after fighting a gruesome battle against the russians inside stalingrad we see them further with the onset of winter causing many to freeze to death the battle winter scenes were like a horrible nightmare but it also felt so real it's amazing in the beginning we see young men in the prime of their life and at the end they a of their former selves stripped of everything after witnessing so much carnage these men just loose their will to live on it was really sad when there is finally a moment of hope they are betrayed by hitler who ultimately abandons these men to a horrible death which is just another one of hitler's crimes abandoning the men who fought for him to be slaughtered by the russians br br a good anti war film depicts the horrors of war and that's what this movie does the battle for the factory sequence is the closest thing that comes to hell on earth but that's really what the battle for stalingrad was like the german russian soldiers were depicted with humanity it was only the bad apples specifically on the german side that doomed the men bottom line is this film is amazing cause we see how men breakdown physically emotionally during war we all have our limits and these men were pushed far beyond their limits in the most deadly battle of our time what the average foot soldier endured at stalingrad was beyond imagination even if they had survived everything they had seen done would have scarred them for life br br stalingrad shows us why war is hell and what exactly hell looks like Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.925765335559845 Review: apart from the low budget there never seems to be more than 50 germans in one scene at any one time plus the same 2 half tracks this film is absolute top class everything is accurate that is the point i think from the uniforms to to the horror and the disillusionment everyone is as grey as the field grey uniforms grey men with the life drained out of them forget us made gung ho rubbish like down and private ryan this is one of the best war films ever only cross of iron beats this for tension and story please could we have a proper un dubbed german language with english subtitles version in the uk without having to pay ridiculous import charges from europe most other dvd's are why not this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6213065385818481 Review: simply the best and most realistic movie about world war ii i've ever seen not only because the german soldiers talk german and russian soldiers talk russian no english in a german or russian dialect also because of the realistic decor in which the movie was shot the acting is outstanding no hollywood sentiment at all even no love story stalingrad was supposed to be one of the most horrific battles during the war and in such context there's no place for sentiment or romantic scenes what you get is a movie which will make you thrill to the bone and which have one of the best unhappy endings a movie could have Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.766365647315979 Review: if we compare the movie industry with an ocean we have the tendencies to observe only the surface driven by the strong hollywood marketing force we all saw war movies like saving private ryan the thin red line apocalypse now or full metal jacket but underneath the waves grow in silence from time to time less known pearls when you pick one and look carefully at it you wonder why this pearl lie almost unknown and why it's not already on the crown br br stalingrad is such a gem why it has a bunch of multi million dollars rated actors no it have thousand of extras no it have breathtaking spectacular shiny visual effects not at all so what's so special well in one word it's pure past reality recreated and to celluloid fifty years later the tragedy of the most bloody battle in the history is here filthy wounded soldiers russian civilians who lost everything during the invasion burning villages collapsing buildings suburbs explosions tanks in flames soldiers shot burned alive ground by tanks in their pits or shred to pieces you got all but the real horror is elsewhere people are reduced to simple pawns without the power to change anything the soldiers we follow in film try to leave the combat zone and they fail the civilians stay in in the middle of nowhere only crying for their children killed the huge grinding machine of war melt together humans equipment villages cities and ask for more victims and destruction over and over br br in all this collective insanity a group of german soldiers struggle to survive and to keep at least a minimum level of they do their duty and fight bravely but as everyone know a battle is almost lost when people start to loose confidence and faith we see how all those people are abandoned how they plan to desert how they struggle to catch the very last plane to berlin full of wounded how some very bad injured soldiers were treated as and shot how they were forced to execute a small group of russian civilians including a young boy how they later discovered a place literally full up to the ceiling of food and drinks destined only for some superior officers of course one by one they drop dead the end of the movie is one of the most bitter depressing and touching ending i ever saw all on the magnificent score of the munich orchestra the war destroyed everything in its path br br this movie is a must see for everyone a true movie lover should have it in his her collection the strong anti war message must be a warning for all of us unfortunately the mankind never learn nor the politicians self destruction is in our dna and the human pain seem to last forever can we be enough reasonable to stop the war Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481537342071533 Review: the film is about the battle of stalingrad for those of you who don't know anything about it it was the worst battle in the second world war over 1 million people died in the course of the battle this is the only film that i've seen that seems to have actually captured how bad things were in the war between russia and germany what i really liked about it is that the two ideologies nazism and communism were nowhere in the film unlike most american films the germans are not seen as blood thirsty murderers but what the average german foot soldier was a person br br the film revolves around four soldiers fighting in stalingrad they were transferred there to try and take the city the film follows these men from august of 1942 to early 1943 during this time they learn about the horrors of war and try to find a way out of the battle br br through the entire film one feels the desperation of the entire battle unlike enemy at the gates the film makers didn't try to put some sappy love story or dress up factual occurrences of the battle this film may be fiction but it conveys what happened in the battle in world war ii Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9488930106163025 Review: this film is one of the historically most accurate war films ever made in that it displays the reality of soldiers in a battle situation as well as the particular circumstances of the battle of stalingrad obvious when one compares this film to works such as anthony book stalingrad br br unlike the better known enemy at the gates where the plot into a sniper hunting story this film shows what war can do to individuals although filmed by germans stalingrad is anything but a film it shows that war films can be something beyond flag waving of the grim truth of war like so many hollywood war products seem to be br br the scripting acting direction and other film techniques in are of the highest caliber br br it's a must see film for anyone contemplating to join an army and to obey orders from any type of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9683493375778198 Review: linda blair has been acting for forty years now and while she will never escape the part of in the exorcist few of her subsequent horror films have used her legendary status to such great effect as witchery does she plays jane brooks a pregnant single woman who travels with her family to an abandoned island hotel that her parents want to purchase they are accompanied by a couple of real estate agents catherine and rick farnsworth and upon arriving at the island they meet a photographer david hasselhoff and his writer girlfriend leslie cumming who are in the hotel while investigating the legend of a local witch it seems that a long ago witch hunt resulted in her suicide and she was with child at the time unaware of the danger jane has recently of the dramatic death and jane's little brother tommy michael manchester has been more directly visited by her spooky black clad spirit which he calls 'the lady in the group's time at the island inn begins quietly enough unknown to them however the lady in black has already dispatched the captain of their hired boat george stevens before long the isolation and cold begin to affect everyone and it is during this period of and tension that the lady in black begins her reign of terror she plans to avenge her own fate by possessing jane and sacrificing her companions and her unborn child each of her other victims fulfills an aspect of her vengeful curse greed lust and the blood of a virgin as the sun goes down and the sea becomes wild she haunts them one by one in gruesome horrifying ways the island location is effectively scary and the inn is very creepy and hauntingly shot it's such a colorful film that it reminds me of dario argento's work the lighting is excellent and the set decoration is perfectly spooky the soundtrack is very effective and unique the horror effects are extreme terrifying and unforgettable the cinematography is great and it is this that brings us back to linda blair the creative team behind this film shoots her like a horror star should be shot lots of dramatic push ins lingering close ups that subtly detail jane's possession and moments that are reminiscent of other great horror films there are hidden homages to rosemary's baby ladder the shining black sunday and of course the exorcist she does a great job and absolutely steals the show with her moody and understated performance that isn't to say that the rest of the cast disappoints catherine is sexy and very good and veteran performer annie ross is memorable as jane's bitchy mother rose hasselhoff gives it his best but he is not essentially a film star and his television persona gets in the way of his performance blair and young michael manchester have a wonderful chemistry together the film is otherwise so violent and creepy in a good way that it desperately needs their warmth blair also played a mother in monster makers and her scenes in that film have the same tender feeling to them lastly in one of her last roles plays a great witch and she has the most amazing voice and accent along with blair she was also perfectly cast but it's movie all the way jane brooks also seems to have some psychic ability and this aspect of the film back to exorcist ii the i think witchery is up there with the exorcist exorcist ii hell night and summer of fear as best genre work to date Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774850010871887 Review: the people of my generation and those who are older know about the ww ii or as it is called in russia – the great patriotic war not only from the school but from the witnesses and participants of the event my was a soldier at stalingrad and when i was a small girl i used to listen to his stories of how he defeated the germans he also told me some not all he told me was gloomy but it was long ago and no when i have a conscious interest for what happened there in the battle of stalingrad i have to turn to books and movies for information somehow most films i saw were made in the soviet union only a few in present day russia and is an exception in the movie the war is described from the opposite side and the fact in itself is interesting all that is shown in the film is quite different from what used to br br the film reminds me a great deal of zu zu because the war is shown through an ordinary german soldier perception and this soldier or lieutenant is rather obsessed by repeating he is by no means a fascist the movie heroes right from neat and enthusiastic europe from the italian coast arrive in the snow covered hungry soviet union they are doomed to die it is clear from the very beginning br br after the elite detachment had taken part in their first fight at stalingrad one of the soldiers said the phrase which reflected the whole idea for me he said you start thinking you will go and to my mind it is true for spectators as well from the one hand one may think ok just watch this movie and it me i feel sorry for the people on the screen as it were they who attacked my country and not vice versa however sooner or later but inevitably one starts with the characters probably when the lieutenant back his tears at seeing execution br br is hard to watch all these legs dirt executions snow famine destroyed illusions br br as far as i know lt hans von is one of the few films where thomas played his star roles i watched quite many hollywood movies where he was given unimportant parts of small fries such as or why did he do it and after i had watched i cannot make out the european actors desire to appear in american movies even second rated at any cost the fact puzzles me deeply i believe thomas deserves better parts and much better screenplays than those he is given in hollywood and out of what i saw with him is the best beyond the doubt br br in my opinion the worst drawback is the way they speak russian in the movie i mean of course those who are supposed to be russian say the boy who spent some time with the germans or the girl with whom they planned to escape was it really so difficult to find actors able to pronounce a couple of phrases without that horrible accent initially i set down to watch just to listen to native german speakers because studying the language i did not expect anything extraordinary of the film but it impressed me made me cry when i going to at all i know 15 years late to watch it but is not a run of the mill movie and after 15 years it is still watchable and shocking Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7138532400131226 Review: for the main criticisms of the movie the love story that wasn't a love story those were two people distraught coming together trying to find humanity in anyone the same thing happened with soldiers and the russian boy it added a feminine touch but come on look at american movies no where close to love story there was no storyline does war have a storyline i think that is a silly criticism the storyline is this they start with 400 men and the movie down to show the lives of about 10 men and how each did their part and died death is the ultimate end to any story just because there was no happy ending doesn't mean it has no storyline br br there was a horrid truth in this movie i wouldn't necessarily call it anti war it had a political statement of course but the movie wasn't all about the politics in fact except for a few occurrences when the captain showed up there was never a stifling air of nazi germany they were far enough out of the reach of the main nazi party the fat cats weren't gonna go into russia br br maybe not completely accurate and not a hollywood hit but it exhibits a fine knowledge of the common soldier i'd say exactly of almost any nationality and war and what they must go through it was a losing battle of course the movie is going to be depressing and to the person who said that it was gutsy and silly to even portray germans as victims there are victims on all sides in every war any real soldier will tell you that br br this movie is a fine balance between movie and documentary a few problems with it when arguing for just one but it the best of both worlds watch it as such beware however because it is a hard movie to watch if not graphically emotionally br br i'm waiting til they make a movie about iraq it will probably have many of the same themes and will be very controversial i want to see who has the guts to do it first doesn't count Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4986836016178131 Review: this is a film that i keep coming back to for a variety of reasons as a testament to the suffering of the ordinary soldier on the eastern front in the second world war it is a powerful one there are a number of very powerful scenes in the film which help to capture the horror of war such as the tank battle for instance furthermore from what i can see the experiences documented in the film are by and large if you read a book you will know what i mean the film is also successful in the sense that it doesn't allow character or plot to dominate it it is simply a tale of survival that attempts to depict the battle mainly from the ordinary german soldier's point of view i've read somewhere that the original screenplay had to be toned down which doesn't surprise me at all if they tried to really show what the battle was like it would have been almost impossible to make i'm sure even so there are still some moments that are difficult to watch this was made before private ryan but is possibly even harder hitting in places just one word of caution don't buy the dubbed version it's pretty awful and spoils the film try to get a copy in the original german version with english subtitles it's far more powerful you may need to buy a region 1 dvd of the film in this case as i did Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5002161860466003 Review: the only reason i decided to view this film is because of the great acting talents of karen bad money who is deeply involved with gary cole dave cry wolf who is a great war hero and has all kinds of ways to make money and never seems to stop telling lies and dave are trying to rebuild an old home and restore it to comfortable living conditions the relationship gets troublesome and decides to find out what is going on and the plot gets very mysterious if you are a big fan of karen this is the film for you i only wish karen would appear in more films i miss her great talents Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.532249927520752 Review: this is one of the best tv movies i have ever seen the title makes it so obvious and predictable but come on all tv movies are like that br br the story is fantastic it may seem ridiculous but it is based on an incredibly true story gary cole plays a military man named dave who feels trapped in his marriage he abandons his wife and kids and then fakes his death all so he could be with karen how far will dave go to keep his secret br br the acting is top notch for tv movies gary cole especially keeps the movie together as a charming smooth talking sociopath who has an answer to everything when his wife gets suspicious karen does the best she can as a wife who discovers that her husband is a liar and doesn't know what to do about it who i believe is gary wife in real life plays her part well especially when she cries about the death of her husband wendy adds a nice touch as sister linda is great in her small role as mother br br predictable but the acting and the story take this movie up several Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382905960083008 Review: this mostly routine fact based tv drama gets a boost from the fine performance by cole this is the story of a highly trained military man unhappy with his wife and children fakes his demise and runs off with the other woman to support her in the manner in which she is accustomed he robs banks predictable but not a bad watch Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6453143954277039 Review: i thought it was an excellent movie gary cole played the role of a military man who feels trapped and unhappy with his wife who fakes his death fabulously over all i thought the movie was great definitely not a boring plot line it's sad to say but i think lots of men might feel this way i think he should have just gotten a divorce and asked to be transferred instead of the extreme he went to but he felt there was no other way out so he faked his death i thought it was neat that real life wife played the wife he was unhappy with in the movie i think what the guy did was extreme but the movie was great nonetheless definitely recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9744675159454346 Review: he is very good in this role as a and bored husband a decorated air force officer who becomes bored with his predictable suburban life and decides to make a radical change br br one evening he meets karen an attractive woman younger than his current wife a relationship develops and cole decides to take it to the next level br br not only does he have an affair he fakes his death to escape his family lies become increasingly more of a pattern as he begins to rob banks to keep his new wife happy and to project the image that he is a success a fictional delusion apparently br br this was also based on a true story which makes it all the more intriguing cole is believable and excellent in these roles recommended 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9952684044837952 Review: some spoilers facing a mid life crisis and fed up with his marriage to cindy who seemed to have more say in what he did and where he stayed then the air force elite red sgt major davis bay gary cole decided one morning to just walk away from in all and start a new life as a civilian br br david first got this idea when he met at a halloween party sweet and adoring karen keeping his background secret from her by telling that he's in a top secret military outfit was the perfect cover for him back at jackson outside of austin tex david starts to review his life's options with cindy and the and decides to change his identity by running away from it david then calls who only met him once and makes a date with her before you know it david now using the name is engaged to be married to her br br faking his death in a bicycle accident dave purposely leave his wife and kids out in the cold and deserts his military obligation to his country it didn't take long for dave to find out that civilian life just doesn't appeal to him it's now too late for dave to go back to his first wife cindy and his two boys with him facing the and a military court martial if he comes back to the dave takes up the only job that he could do to support him and and their infant son chris using his skills he learned in the red to rob banks br br based on a true story lies he told has dave bay living three not two different lives one of a hard working family man one as a ruthless bank robber and yet another one as a dead and highly decorated by the president of the us and prime of all american hero gary cole is very effective as both master sgt david bay husband david actions are even though unforgivable understandable in the case of his depression over his marriage to cindy the pressure of her nagging him got to the point where he just wanted to get lost and away from her and the kids but he should have sought professional counseling from the us air force which he would have been gladly provided with instead of choosing the easy way out which in the end lead him straight into prison it may have been that the overly macho dave thought it would have been a bad mark on his career as well as his ego to get help for his problems br br karen as is the glue that keeps the film together with her at first going along with her new husbands explanation of his frequent disappearances some for as much as two weeks as him doing covert action in keeping the country safe from domestic and foreign terrorists the real reasons for his long were the result of him out and robbing banks which was the only way he knew how to earn a living given from what he learned in subversive actions all those years in the elite red br br tracking down mom bay linda who he told her was dead since he was a small boy in she finds out the truth about the double or triple life that he's been leading since he married her this lead to finding out about his marriage to linda and the two sons that he had with her as well as his faked death and now from the being that it's a true story the ending was anything that you would have guessed it to be in a standard hollywood or made for tv movie that's what makes the film lies he told a lot better then what you would have expected it to be Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8870593309402466 Review: i don't like boxing don't understand the attraction i did like this movie positive portrayals of latinos with no drugs sex or street violence the plot actually showed stable loving families the fight sequences are violent as is boxing but not as over the top as rocky films nothing wrong with attempting familiar themes with a different angle and ethnicity it's a good rent Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.39522767066955566 Review: witchery or witchcraft as it's commonly known in europe beings with jane brooks linda blair waking up from a nightmare involving a witch jane's mother father rose annie ross freddie robert champagne are interested in buying an old deserted hotel on an island about 50 miles from boston it it together with jane their young son tommy michael manchester rose freddie are planning to travel to the island with an architect named linda sullivan catherine to check on the amount of work that needs doing they also meet up with the estate agent jerry rick farnsworth hire a local fisherman named sam george stevens to take them to the island once there they enter the hotel begin to the property while back on the boat sam is killed the boat is let loose to sail off into the distance they discover two unexpected guests in the shape of a photographer named gary david hasselhoff his virgin fiancé leslie leslie cumming who happens to be researching a book that she is writing about the gruesome legends surrounding the infamous island hotel as the night draws on a raging storm outside them from the mainland as a mysterious in keeps popping up as the ancient evil that resides in the hotel seeks fresh victims for demonic possession human sacrifice satanic rites br br the director of this american italian co produced film is somewhat shrouded in mystery as the imdb lists as martin but there are that joe d'amato did the either way to be honest despite it's bad reputation i found witchery quite entertaining in a so bad it's good cheesy sort of way the script credited to harry on the imdb again is confusing too as the actual credit on the film itself is daniel davis anyway whoever wrote this thing did a decent job please stop laughing at heart it's a haunted house horror but adds some gory deaths a surreal feeling to everything the different sets of characters have reasonable motives didn't get on my nerves as much as i'd thought they might it's not plotted very well it doesn't make a whole a lot of sense the dialogue isn't exactly top drawer stuff but as a whole witchery entertained me for it's 95 odd minute duration plain simple it's reasonably well paced a little slow to get going maybe but there are plenty of surreal bizarre goings on gruesome deaths to keep one amused one part of witchery which destroys some of it's credibility is this so called storm there is no storm in sight the sea is probably calm enough to swim in supposed ending didn't really work for me either just check out the dumb expression on cummings face on that final freeze frame the hotel provides for a good isolated location adds a certain atmosphere to the film which has the distinctive 'horror' feel throughout cheap horror at that technically witchery is not too bad at all it was obviously shot on location so it looks good throughout while not exactly the pinnacle of film making finesse it's overall production values are slightly better than expected the violence gore is of typical euro a woman has her lips sewn shut hung inside a fireplace so she can't scream as the others light it someone is crucified then burned alive impaled on a someones veins expand pop a woman is raped by a man with no lips witchery was shot in english so there is no dubbing as far as acting goes david hasselhoff linda blair in the same film what more can i say yes ladies hasselhoff does take his shirt off for the lads cummings takes hers off both hasselhoff blair are a hoot to watch in this thing however the little kid is very annoying really can't act at all i sure most sane film goers will disagree with my opinions but i still stand by the fact that i liked it would happily watch it again witchery is pretty good fun definitely worth a watch if your into 'bad' films or your a horror fan in general Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8949943780899048 Review: father hood br br i can understand why a lot of people hate this tale of a father kidnapping his two children and carrying them across america but i've seen much worse and when i saw this years ago i didn't think it was particularly awful patrick swayze is the worried father who takes his kids on the run with him for personal reasons and halle berry is the cop chasing them down br br overall a decent way to spend a couple hours of your life you could certainly do worse ever hear of the film pod people br br 1 2 out of br br rated pg 13 for some traumatic scenes adult content matter violence and language Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.21409161388874054 Review: father hood is an entertaining tale of an unwilling father who is definitely a hood patrick swayze plays jack charles who is a hood always on the look out for the one big score that is going to put him on easy street his wife died while he was is prison and his two kids were put in foster care when he got out he thought they were probably better off in foster care – besides he still had to score his fortune his daughter kathleen charles played wonderfully by sabrina lloyd breaks out of a foster care institution that is abusing the kids and money that is suppose to be being spent on the kids she hunts down her father tells him about how bad the place was and that her brother eddie charles played by brian just a little 7 year old kid was being moved to the institution that she had just broken out of and convinces her father to kidnap him the three start off on an adventure across country all the while jack keeps telling himself that he has to get rid of the kids patrick swayze is really good in this comedy playing a hood probably a little understatement for this criminal character who is similar to his johnny castle character of dirty dancing except jack is appropriately funnier in this comedy and more optimistic than johnny castle swayze is funny and rally does comedy pretty well halle berry plays kathleen mercer who is a reporter trying to get at the truth of the foster care system who becomes ally diane ladd plays rita the con artist mother of jack charles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.929094672203064 Review: father hood is an overlooked little gem of a road movie fine performances by halle berry lloyd and brian two really fun over the top ones by diane ladd and michael ironside br br and a downright outstanding one from patrick swayze the movie is helped by an unconventional storyline but badly undercut by it's flashback framing which results in a abrupt ending father hood would have worked much better without these nevertheless the movie brings up important issues of family responsibilities and the consequences of state intervention as long as the foster system rewards state institutions for not placing children such abuses will exist br br pick this one up it's worth the ride Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788862466812134 Review: the big trail 1930 released 10 24 1930 viewed 4 5 06 br br richard harris harold robert atkins br br doug in hollywood raoul walsh his latest film the big trail a western about the trek west across the frontier starring up and coming 23 year old actor john wayne in 1930 we are seeing many but few besides the first john wayne film we have here the first widescreen film although we only watched the full frame version interestingly the decision to film in widescreen was essentially the same reason that widescreen became popular later to compete with television which hadn't yet appeared commercially but was still an emerging curiosity all the same this film was extremely good giving us a harrowing look at the trek to oklahoma the opening title cards let us know that this is a western of the most traditional kind about america about the land who should live on it etc and is an excellent demonstration of that walsh gives us some astonishing visuals of the wagon company out in the wilderness when they reach a cliff they must rope each wagon down one by one and we also get a revenge subplot involving wayne pursuing the man who killed one of his friends i seem to recall something similar in stagecoach wayne's tough cowboy routine is at least partly there and would surely evolve further in subsequent films since this film is representing all of wayne's early 30's work for the odyssey we will not see his face again until stagecoach but once we do we will keep seeing him to the end of the odyssey and beyond br br kevin ah our first sound western and john wayne's first starring role it's raoul the big trail this review will be short since it's been weeks since i watched it i enjoyed this movie but it was far from a masterpiece the mostly predictable adventure had a few surprises like when the brains of the bad guys red tyrone power sr in his last role is killed half way through i thought he would be the boss at the end but that ended up being bill ian keith i remember that i didn't like the way wayne kills and revenge at the end i understood that that's what he was meant to do in the story but i really didn't like his reasoning when he tells ruth why he has to do it i think he had a far greater responsibility to the hundreds of settlers he was leading through the harsh west br br last film viewed animal crackers 1930 last film chronologically soup to nuts 1930 next film 1930 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9503891468048096 Review: if we consider three films with a similar subject which are this one which was made in 1930 'the covered made in and made in 1950 the distance between 'the big and 'the covered is only 7 years whereas the distance between 'the big and is 20 years this is amazing because it shows how much movies evolved in those 7 years and how in the next 20 years the changes were slow to come 'the big trail is technically close to but ages apart from 'the covered the story is about the pioneers going from the missouri to the west in oregon tyrone power sr is the man leading the caravan he is a rough and mean guy john wayne is the good guy and the film makes too much of a point of his good looks not giving him a chance to be the wayne that we are used to marguerite churchill is such a proud lady that you wonder why wayne just does not forget her raoul walsh was a master at showing and cattle moving through the west he directed 'the tall men' in 1955 which has a lot in common with 'the big Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654940366744995 Review: it's quite revealing to see this today and appreciate how far we've come along in what we expect from movies and at the same time appreciate how many notions were established br br here we have a full fledged narrative talking film the audio and the visuals are pushed to their period limits the framing is limited to about belt high and up no face close ups br br the compositions are remarkable there's an early over the shoulder cross cutting scene to showcase the dialogue there's a treacherous descent into a canyon with some harrowing perspective angles a sun bleached skeleton lies in the dust as the wheels and legs march in the upper portion of the frame the tension in the showdown between the hero and the bad guy is visually captured by filming above the long axis of a large tree that lies between them and on and on early visual treats abound br br today it's unsettling to see the young wayne carry a film by ego or mannerisms br br i have to wonder if walsh recognized the self reference the subject is the journey of a disparate group of those who appear on screen are a disparate group of stage actors vaudeville comedians shell game artists and probably and ten in one show veterans they all journey together to a trail for how movies would be made br br this is worth at least one viewing to appreciate the source of so many visual ideas borrowed in later movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704288244247437 Review: raoul mega epic stunning filmed in an early widescreen process by the great arthur can be slow and static in the early talkie manner but this classic wagon train journey across america to the northwest is thrilling as a sheer physical production when seen on the big screen on t v the lack of close ups and distant sound reproduction may prove daunting young john wayne scores easily in his first starring role with a natural delivery the rest of the cast can't command amazingly the film flopped and wayne spent most of the following decade in grade b western fodder Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710221886634827 Review: no one said that in the big trail and i thought it would be a natural nevertheless this was one of the best westerns i have seen and i am a big fan of horses and movies the scope and feel of this picture is simply staggering and as someone mentioned in their comment it does have the feel of the 3 camera of napoleon 1927 nowadays the cost of the production and especially the cast of thousands would be but raoul walsh got it done br br the cast was excellent although john wayne was better when he had no lines and just around in particular tyrone power sr was a perfect villain i had never seen him before and this was his only talking picture ian keith was a snake but el is an acquired taste as the comic relief he can be funny or annoying but mostly the latter and he shows up at the most inappropriate times br br it is a bit too long and it took a while for the indians to show up but this is as close to a documentary on manifest destiny and as true to life as you will see and a must for movie fans regardless of genre preference by the time the settlers got to california i was exhausted Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9610253572463989 Review: the movie i received was a great quality film for it's age john wayne did an incredible job for being so young in the movie industry his on screen presence thought even though there were other senior actors on the screen with him i think that it is a must see older john wayne film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832043647766113 Review: i first saw this film in video form even on a television screen the vistas were impressive seen on the big screen in its full glory it must have blown people away br br as one or two other comments have pointed out the story of the early pioneers and how they got around the problems of terrain etc on the road to oregon is as authentic as any film can be it therefore shows that it is totally unnecessary to take liberties with the truth something that today's film makers should take heed of reality is enough br br the plot relies on the struggle of man against the elements and hostile natives subplots are few and simple but the basic plot is enough elsewhere i have reviewed rival to the big trail fighting in spite of having a more sophisticated plot and having better actors fighting lacks the breathtaking scenes br br the big trail should be viewing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8604646325111389 Review: i like seeing linda blair playing in an actual horror movie again i had been disappointed with her in most everything since the exorcist movies which i loved what was up with all of those nasty b movies she did br br david on the other hand all i could do is laugh he is not cut out to be a horror movie actor david needs to stick to knight rider or baywatch br br all around this is an awesome movie even for the eighties this was an awesome film it has horror action and drama it is a suspenseful and i loved the way linda blair turned out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9583950042724609 Review: best cinematography i have ever the year the movie was made i was absolutely amazed and thoroughly impressed with the amount of attention dedicated to the scenes and with what appears to be authenticity though i am not particularly a western movie every single scene is given the utmost detail and it is haunting there is a sincere connection with nature at times i am overwhelmed with the amount of action passing through the scenes but i am never bored i feel as though i am truly into a time machine and looking back into the old west i recommend this movie to anyone who is studying set design location planning and for that matter photography in general it can be a movie to experience with regards to the visuals considering this era of digital touch up that we now experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9677430987358093 Review: the details in the big trail were so incredible that i felt that the movie was made at the time it represents i have never seen wagons that were so real they were big loaded with and even felt as though they had been filled with details under the canvas covers that was never meant to be seen every speck of dirt every scratch every was there modern day computer technology could never recreate the scenes of the numerous wagons as they move across the land or circle to fend off indians the wagons were all real individual vehicles each with its own real team of horses or br br the actors clothing could not have felt more genuine with the exception of john wayne's outfit and marguerite nice dress the clothes were very common looking tattered or dirty in an authentic looking way many of the actors and actresses were born before electricity and indoor plumbing were common and they must have felt comfortable with the surroundings all the indians were real indians rather than white extras painted tan br br women of the old west had to be sturdy because there was a lot of work in every scene showing work done by the people of the wagon train women are shown chopping wood etc this realism was so natural looking that it did not come across as a statement on the role of women of the day rather than a fact of survival br br the plot of revenge and romance is played well nothing is overstated or overplayed br br something was lost along the way in the 1930's in hollywood as much as i love the fake scenery and controlled environment of old movies the big trail manages to feel real above all else the more i see big budget movies of the silent era the more i like them i can think of few movies of the 1930's that i have seen that equal the grandeur of the best of the 1920's if there were home movies made in the days of wagon trains the big trail is what they would look like Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9582987427711487 Review: my giving this film a score of 8 is relative to other feature length films from 1930 by the standards of films made just a few years later this film might receive a score of only 6 or 7 mostly because the sound quality was so poor now it is possible that the film sounded better and the fox movie channel did show a degraded print it did have a lot of lines and scratches but i assume the sound problem was always an issue that's because sound in movies was still a novelty in 1930 and many of the hollywood talking pictures of 1930 sounded terrible with background characters often drowning out the leads characters together to make sure they are picked up by the or inconsistent quality such as what was seen in the bishop murder case hell's angels and other films of the day this was all made much worse in the big trail because most of the film was shot outside something unheard of at the time quite an innovation but also something that really stretched the talents of the sound so while the film was very hard to listen to i realize that they had to start somewhere so i can forgive this especially since the outdoor scenes are breathtaking a major innovation for 1930 br br the plot is rather similar to cimarron a western that came out the following year and which captured the oscar for best picture unfortunately cimarron isn't all that great a film and i actually like the big trail more due to the scope of the film while some might balk at the big slow moving pace i saw it as a great history lesson about the hardships endured by those traveling west on wagon trains plus the whole thing just looked so beautiful as director raoul walsh went to significant trouble to film on location and the big trail looks almost like a film version of some adams prints br br as for the acting it was pretty good this was a major break for young john wayne as his previous screen appearances were at best minor and unremarkable here he was given the lead and did a dandy job though he was obviously young and a little less john wayne ish than he was in later films as his screen persona was not yet firmly established another interesting part was played by tyrone power ii tyrone father he looked nothing like his extremely handsome son and looked and sounded almost exactly like from the popeye cartoons he made very few sound films dying just a year after making this film so it's a rare opportunity to see and hear this once famous actor br br overall the film is well worth seeing despite some sound problems and a few overly long scenes here and there for 1930 it was a remarkable achievement more so than the much more famous and award winning cimarron made the following year much of the reason the big trail didn't win an oscar most likely was because all quiet on the western front came out the same year and it is truly one of the great films Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9844892024993896 Review: this movie is important to those of us interested in western history because it makes use of authentic techniques in its production br br the scenes of the wagon train are particularly authentic so far as i know it contains the only scenes ever filmed illustrating the techniques for river at a bluff the horses and have to be lowered to the river level and the wagons let down by ropes and the scene is such that i could watch it over and again just trying to get a feel for what a crossing was like and the early travelers did it time and time again while crossing the country br br melodrama aside this picture is as authentic in dress and style as they come and worth watching for that alone Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7934216856956482 Review: i never expected such an old film to be as impressive as this 1930 western turned out to be the scenes of the pioneers heading west in their covered wagons encountering storms and mud river indian attacks and every manner of trial and danger are astonishing in their rugged believability much of the film was shot outdoors and the movie has a truly epic feel about it the actors must have experienced much the same conditions as the original pioneers did and the results are astounding the wagons the clothing every single detail looks and feels right the characters are simple but believable with a straightforward story that travels like the wagon train to its destination br br john wayne is slim and youthful in one of his first roles as the scout leading the wagons and he does a fine job as the idealistic young he's up against a marvelously trio of villains including ian keith as a slick gambler charles stevens as a mexican sidekick and tyrone power senior as the bear like trapper bearded snarling larger than life portrayal is both comic and menacing i keep him with a gold and black eye patch with a parrot on his shoulder as he grunts and various threats and insults his character could easily be transferred to a pirate ship with no difficulty at all he nearly steals the whole picture br br tully marshall is delightful as a wily old who is wayne's best friend the lovely marguerite churchill makes a spirited heroine whose initial meeting with wayne is a hilarious mix up resulting in a long running courtship consisting of insults and indifference on her part to aw on his the results are quite humorous and one is glad to see them finally get together at the end br br the scenery is amazing with the wagons crossing real and having to be lowered by ropes down cliffs indians who are clearly the genuine article and not white actors in makeup appear as both friends and foes and are treated with dignity wayne's character tells an admiring group of young boys that the indians are his friends who taught him everything he knows about survival in the wilderness br br the big trail is an tale told well by a talented cast and crew it will probably appear naive to many modern viewers but there is a quiet dignity about it that never lets it become corny there is a great deal of intentional humor including a rowdy of a pioneer who makes loud animal sounds from hiding every time the smooth gambler ian keith tries to con the beautiful heroine into marrying him his speeches about the plantation he allegedly owns are interrupted by very realistic imitations of cats and ducks causing the would be to look around in annoyance for the unseen creatures br br highly recommended both for western fans and lovers of old movies in general this is truly a classic film for the ages Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9905707836151123 Review: one of the myths of the early sound era is that they couldn't make westerns because they had trouble recording sound on location in fact it was the financial restrictions of the depression that temporarily killed off the genre at least in the a budget however in the period 1929 1931 before the economic had really kicked in the a western notable examples including the billy the kid and cimarron the big trail was perhaps the biggest of them all – a gargantuan pioneer western shot in an early widescreen process appropriately titled grandeur thanks to a recent dvd release we now get to see the widescreen version alongside the that was shot simultaneously br br the director was raoul walsh a man for whom the spirit of adventure lay in vast outdoor vistas and thus in many ways a perfect choice he makes great use of the wider frame to show off the western landscape at its most breathtaking very typical of walsh are a number of shots towards the beginning such as the one where a woman is chopping most of the screen is tightly filled by the wagons and other clutter but in one corner we see the wilderness stretching out when the wagon train gets going the open plain is gradually revealed to us with wagons pulling away like stage curtains these shots are not so effective in the version yet on the wider canvas expression of the outdoors was never better br br but there's an unfortunate to this when it comes to dialogue scenes tendency is to place the actors in the middle of the shot as if they were in an imaginary box the extra becomes just that – extra it may seem logical at first because it means that height wise we see as much of the actors as we would in a picture however it makes the players look small and insignificant within the frame while all the background business dominates the shot – and there is a lot of background business in the big trail when widescreen re emerged in the 1950s many directors would make the same mistake before eventually realising that in talkie scenes it is better to frame actors from around the chest up losing some of their height but allowing them to fill the screen br br it's a pity because the big trail is a particularly well balanced and finely scripted effort the romance and revenge subplots are simple but well defined and do not threaten to each other or the pioneer story it could have been a great intimate epic but it loses dramatic weight because every time characters start talking to each other we get distracted by of cattle drifting wagons or whatever else is filling every spare inch of frame still sensitivity to deeply emotional romantic moments is still on display and he manages to make the final scene effective and memorable there are also some nice comedy touches largely courtesy of comical el br br the big trail is also notable for being john wayne's first lead role while wayne is another victim of the distant framing in dialogue scenes we do at least see his strong physical presence and hear his warm but vocal delivery he betrays his lack of experience but the potential is clearly there sadly that potential wasn't widely realised at the time and he spent the rest of the decade slumming it in b pictures before he finally hit stardom also appearing in this picture is wayne's buddy and later prolific character actor ward bond he's not credited but you can spot him in a number of scenes most prominently around the 80 minute mark where he is stood to tyrone left br br the big trail is a glorious epic that manages to defeat itself as a drama and it was this stupendous scale that would put the western and widescreen to bed for some time and although the 40s and 50s are now regarded as the golden age of the western it was by then a changed genre with stories of individual adventure and heroism in an established west – no better or worse but of a different form the early talkie period was the end of an era in which westerns could be truly gigantic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8885489702224731 Review: the precise text of an ad except the word chinese as in chinese at the end should appear in caps but imdb's racially sensitive won't let it as published in the los angeles times of october 2nd 1930 reads as follows with the break between each line in the ad br br world premiere tonight 8 30 promptly tonight all hollywood and los angeles become the big trail to chinese theatre the of all that is beautiful and brilliant the gathering place of stars celebrities the great and the famous br br thousands will fill every seat many thousands will line hollywood boulevard to watch the attending this world premiere br br tonight all southern california pays homage to the great american epic which faithfully depicts the thrilling soul stirring romance of the american pioneers who won the west and left us a heritage of peace liberty and happiness br br raoul the big trail story by hal g fox production shown entirely in grandeur cast of 20 000 featuring john wayne marguerite churchill el tully marshall tyrone power david frederick burton charles stevens russ powell louise carter william v newton ward bond harris marjorie emerson fran andy helen parrish production manager buchanan settings by harold miles fred chief grandeur cameraman arthur sound engineer george chief film cutter jack dennis added feature fox news exclusive interview with george bernard shaw direction chinese direction of fox west coast theatres twice daily thereafter 2 30 8 30 p m Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9047940373420715 Review: if one the technical problems of this early 1930 sound movie such as the sound quality and the occasional of john wayne one will find this movie to be an epic that is more realistic than almost any movie made since beginning at the missouri a large caravan of wagons people and animals head west the wagons are pulled down huge cliffs and cross a flooded river with considerable risk to the riders in the wagons indians meet with wayne and allow the train to pass through their land later indians gather west of the train to combat them the wagons form a huge circle with horses and cattle in the circle and fire their rifles creating with the circling indians a veil of smoke br br when the battle ends the dead are buried on the spot and the people and wagons depart this scene is remarkable as the camera stays with the dead as the living depart it is unique in the way it links the viewer with the dead and separates the viewer from the living the wagons encounter a major thunderstorm with and mud everywhere they finally arrive at their destination near a or forest in oregon the film is done in 70 mm widescreen at about a 2 0 1 ratio in 1930 br br i haven't mentioned the plot because it is secondary to the scenic grandeur and the enormous amount of work involved in making this film will never work this hard again to make such a movie or any movie given the technical limitations of the sound the music is at times moving such as when wayne leaves his girl to hunt down his friend's killers and at the end br br while all the critics rave about the searchers and wayne's psychology racism short temper and complex characters the big trail gives us a story of simple people encountering extraordinary hardships one of the best westerns i have seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9823393225669861 Review: sweeping and still impressive early talkie western of pioneering days other contemporary films in the same vein include the covered wagon the iron horse and cimarron 1931 – none of which i've watched though i do have the latter on vhs it was simultaneously filmed in the standard ratio and in an experimental widescreen process called grandeur but only the former has been released on the bare bones fox dvd one can only surmise how it would look in a wider ratio but the careful framing – not to mention the splendid cinematography – is evident enough even in the standard version br br young john wayne is surprisingly commanding in the lead a role which however didn't lead to the expected stardom – as he'd in 'b' westerns for the best part of the next decade before john ford came to his rescue with stagecoach 1939 anyway he and marguerite churchill from dracula's daughter 1936 make a nice couple – despite her somewhat tedious character supporting characters include a variety of stock types veteran comic relief sidekick with a penchant for making noises with his mouth burly and villain played by tyrone power sr his two slimy cohorts a mexican and a the latter also filling in as wayne's rival for hand etc also among the members of the wagon party is a timid full of optimism for the promised land but who's continually put down by his mother in law and later wayne regular ward bond br br the episodic narrative itself into a number of alternately cornball lyrical and action packed vignettes – as we see the prospective settlers the elements the indians and themselves the film however has a completely authentic feel to it which over its essentially dated and static quality also the editing is somewhat choppy particularly during the second half – little wonder since the dvd edition of the film is only minutes long against the complete minute grandeur version Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.826923668384552 Review: i really liked this film it features john wayne in his first starring performance even then you can tell wayne has a real presence although he wouldn't really mature into the icon he is known for until stagecoach 9 years later in 1939 it's about settlers from all over the country heading to the new west to it wayne's character coleman joins up but for his own personal reasons most of the main actors were stage actors and had never done a film before which makes the movie even more amazing they managed to create believable distinctive characters and there is quite an oddball mix here cimarron would come out a year later and had a very similar story though i didn't like it as much as this movie for me the big trail is a strong 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9932335019111633 Review: during the making of this movie i once caught a statement on television about it something like is now taking off nazism br br so my comprehension of this movie was from the beginning to get a notion of nazism when recently seeing this movie in the tv version i had this filter before me and it wasn't difficult to see this br br strangely enough i haven't met this way of the film ever since i first heard it br br these are the things i found in four shades of brown in all four of the stories the lack of empathy leads to disaster br br 1 the worker shows no realistic empathy to the dead animals or to those who had to say goodbye to them in the room in dealing with death and fire it's almost like a cheerful game to him the seriousness of death and fire is not emphasized by the father and his boy accordingly in ignorance pushes a button that leads to the disaster that his father severely br br possible lesson the importance of showing the young adequate emotions when they grow up they need to know what behavior leads to disaster and what emotions lead to good br br 2 the magician maneuvers his wife like an invisible just when she thinks she has begun to cut off the strings to the masters hand reaching for personality integrity and joy he pulls hard and she is back in desolation and despair br br their son has tried to revolt in creating his own life with perfection and good taste in opposite to his parents bad taste the real problem he is carrying within is far from comprehensible to him his fathers behavior passes on when suffocating his own wife in his environment br br possible lesson oppression bondage br br 3 the father who was abused as a child passes on sadism to his children when he cheats them on their inheritance he robs them of their childhood and in the end even of their inheritance br br possible lesson when no love given you cannot give any br br 4 the fathers abuse of his daughter creates in her a ruthless with sadistic aggression here the ice cold nazi sadism becomes very obvious in physical violence it gives a possible background and a somewhat plausible explanation to the actions of young head behavior when others br br possible lesson can nazism take birth in a pervert home br br can the hideous consequence of ignoring empathy in family life in the long run be that room is given to sadistic nazism br br very seldom does a movie contains so much it reveals little by little as i on it i consider it brilliantly painted and the actors are superb especially the nice seeming bloke played by that turns out to be the worst of all Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3533194065093994 Review: i just recently bought the big trail 1930 it's an awesome amazing film i knew it by reputation but never expected it to be so magnificent my version is the one shot in 35mm and i'll speak of that again later when one thinks of the western myth in film the names that come to mind are john ford and john wayne well you have only half the team here but the entire myth is present raoul walsh has given us a remarkable epic in which the true plot is the struggle of the of the nation br br there is a plot centering on a romance between coleman wayne and ruth cameron margaret churchill with the main villain red being memorably played by tyrone power sr but this has an almost incidental quality as the wagon train struggles forward against incredible natural and human examples are the crossing of the river the indian battle and the burning desert the aftermath of the battle is given a sombre touch when a doll is placed on the grave of a child killed while a faithful dog lies down on its master's grave br br magnificent are filled with energy and activity the opening scene as the wagon train prepares to leave the square dance interlude and the great buffalo are some that spring to mind marvellous use is made of location shooting throughout another feature of this splendid film is the fact that men and women are given equal credit for their parts in the great struggle women work fight and confront the terrible hardships with the same and strength as their male counterparts the finale has a powerfully uplifting experience as coleman and cameron meet in the gigantic towering forest to start their new life br br the acting is quite acceptable throughout i've already mentioned tyrone scene stealing performance tully marshall is excellent as sidekick and marguerite churchill convincingly portrays a woman who develops an inner strength as she encounters her own problems as well as those external to herself the comic relief is the weakest aspect of this film but these scenes are not common and are swallowed up in the tremendous sweep of the film br br i've read much criticism of wayne's even going so far as to blame his wooden acting for the failure of the film at the box office i think this is unfair wayne was in his first major role and certainly had not developed the charisma of his performance in stagecoach but he still does a serviceable job in a role which is certainly going to play second fiddle to the great over theme after the big trail wayne played in a large number of low budget b westerns i have a number of these and one can see the developing actor in them when stagecoach came he was ready for it and the big trail was a significant part of that br br i mentioned earlier that my version is the one shot in 35mm it's still impressive but to get some idea of the effect of the version i set the tv screen to 16 9 which doesn't cause any distortion while not having the complete effect of the grandeur version it was good enough to make me want to get the latter in addition the film shot in has a few extra scenes not in the form made for ordinary theatrical showing br br all in all this film deserves to be in any list of the greatest westerns ever made Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8934794664382935 Review: what some mistake for stilted dialog and or dismiss as archetypal characterizations accurately represents how people talked lived and were before world war ii let alone in whatever years the big trail represent on film br br the movie took my breath away the first time i saw it years ago reading the boards here helped me understand why it missed at the box office and why movie goers got the benefit of wayne in b westerns for another ten years wayne was in my opinion better in the big trail and the years of bs than most of his star turns after 1939 with ford's incredible cavalry trilogy true grit and the being big time exceptions br br what a shame theaters missed the boat on this in 1930 had this movie hit we might have enjoyed more movies with more realism and less hokum in my opinion this is not only one of the finest westerns ever filmed with accurate dialog and accurate character realization but among the finest of a passage of any kind ever put on film br br it still takes my breath away especially the dialog and accurate characterizations of types that simply don't exist any more some celebrate the surface of our culture that in fact hides the largest cultural degradation into like and like and political divide vs main in us history but for me the big trail represents a time when our surface differences were more obvious but underneath them most folks wanted to work out the nation's failures and most folks to build a great culture and a great nation br br the big trail is an epic of the melting pot in motion toward the american dream certainly the finest film on that path i ever saw that subject ever filmed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9784618616104126 Review: i have really nothing to add to all the other comments save this to me the film looked like a silent film slowly being adapted to sound the text boards bringing the story along reinforced that impression i suppose along the way the actors were allowed to leave the stilted theatre like acting marguerite churchill very much looks like a typical early silent movie heroine at the beginning of the film but at the end is allowed finer expressions gus the reminded me of the comic characters of shakespeare plays and sounded to me like an early donald duck br br it truly amazed me that it was all filmed outdoors on location and even though the dust of all the wagons horses and cattle obscured the view it must actually have been like that for the real settlers it also was clear to me that many of those indians must have been real and i didn't detect any overt racism towards them and john wayne looks so incredibly young as someone who became a real wayne fan through the cavalry trilogy by john ford and thought that stage coach was wayne's first as a leading star this film was a revelation the plot is very simple again reminding me of a silent film but the grit is very real indeed an amazing film to have been made with that technique and under those conditions in 1930 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977001965045929 Review: john wayne is one of the few players in film history to have failed at his first big break and then succeed on the second time around of course everyone knows the second time was the classic stagecoach with john ford directing br br but we're here to talk about the big trail john ford's fellow director raoul walsh spotted this tall kid on the set of one of ford's films and thought he had potential he wanted to make him the lead in a big budget western that fox was planning to do the film as planned would be an homage to the famous classic silent western the covered wagon br br in watching the big trail i was struck by how similar wayne's character of coleman here is to the ringo kid in stagecoach both characters were likable young but both were also on a mission of vengeance and of course both films were done on location and show the expense in making them no studio product here with a western set br br i also don't think that it was an accident that wayne got this break at the beginning of the sound era raoul walsh i'm guessing looked around hollywood and probably didn't think a whole lot of movie cowboys would have staying power in sound that's something else walsh spotted in wayne br br according to what i've read the big trail flopped because after spending all that money to make the film in an early wide screen process some genius at fox realized that their theaters weren't equipped with the wide screen to show it and when the great depression hit there would be no money to those screens at fox movie houses so the big trail got a limited release even in what we would call a version and lost money big for fox films br br marguerite churchill is fine as the heroine who duke wins loses and wins again from ian keith keith charles stevens and f tyrone power are the trio of villains wayne has to deal with br br f tyrone power is the father of the famous movie legend tyrone power he was a big burly man with a grand background in classic roles on screen and on stage i wouldn't be surprised if his son who would have been 15 at the time might not have been hanging around the set br br also look for ward bond though you might have trouble spotting him under a big beard br br watching the big trail now it is interesting to speculate where john wayne's career might have gone if the big trail had been a big hit Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8926085829734802 Review: a heroic young trail scout leads a large party of pioneers along the big trail to the west with indian attacks natural disasters romantic complications all part of the adventure br br as sweeping magnificent as its story raoul the big trail is a wonderful film as entertaining as it was more than seven decades ago with very good acting and excellent production values it lives up to its reputation as the first epic western br br john wayne pulled from obscurity for his first important movie role looks impossibly young but he immediately impresses with the natural charm masculine authority he brings to the hero's role he quietly dominates the film with the attributes which would someday make him a huge star marguerite churchill is fetching as a lovely southern belle who slowly warms to the duke's attentions dialect comic el is great fun as a swedish immigrant with mother in law his appearance in a scene signals laughs for the viewer br br looking sounding like a human grizzly bear tyrone power sr vast repulsive makes a wonderful villain slick ian keith is a sophisticated bad guy his famous physical similarity to john gilbert is very apparent here silent movie character actor tully marshall is impressive as a wily old mountain man who helps guide the wagon train russ powell as a friendly fur trapper puts his vocal talent for making nonsense noises to good use sharp eyed movie mavens will spot ward bond as one of the missouri settlers br br what will surprise many modern viewers is that the big trail was filmed in an early wide screen process called grandeur more than living up to its name the picture looks marvelous with walsh showing a mastery of the new technology he fills the screen every portion of it with action notice during the crowd scenes how everyone is busy doing real work which adds so much to the of these sequences walsh deserves great credit for being one of the first directors to use wide screen in addition the film is free of the rear projection photography which so many older films it should also be stressed that it is only natural that the soundtrack sounds a little primitive talkies were still in their cradle that walsh was able to use a microphone at all with most of the scenes shot out of doors is more kudos for him br br the big trail was not a box office success in 1930 william comedies were the big money makers and the public was looking for fare other than intelligent westerns most of the cast slipped into obscurity including wayne it would not be until 1939 when john ford rescued him in stagecoach that john wayne's legend would begin in earnest and despite its grand sweeping vistas it would be another 25 years before wide screen caught on with hollywood largely as an answer to the economic threat from television Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9068598747253418 Review: i just saw the big trail in for the first time immediately i was astonished by both the pictures high quality and unusual format and by its beautifully detailed story who has ever seen such a documentary style western with john wayne and there is so much time you can actually look around on the screen there is so much to see one is ever grateful that the scenes are often static because every single shot is so well composed and you want to take it it even the acting is good and fits in well the long running time of the picture is wonderful you don't want to miss a minute of it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9681889414787292 Review: john wayne's first starring role just blew me away televised style on amc i had to check and make sure i had the right date sure enough this 1930 film was made using a 55 mm wide screen process aside from that it features some of the most realistic footage of the trek west i've seen wagons men and animals are really lowered down a cliff face by rope trees are chopped by burly men and burly women so the train can move another 10 feet the indians are not the pretty boy city who portrayed them later they're the real deal a river crossing in a driving rain storm is so realistic it has to be real in fact i understand that director raoul walsh nearly lost the entire cast during this sequence i could smell the wet canvas each day is an agony the various sub plots are forgettable but the film as a whole is not i can't think of another title that can beat the big trail in evoking a sense of living history on the trail to oregon bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.924294650554657 Review: contrary to the comment posted directly below the big trail 1930 was not filmed in a three camera process much like the later that was the finale to napoleon 1927 a different film entirely the big trail was simultaneously shot in both 35mm and grandeur versions and both versions are shown on fox movie channel from time to time so it's easy to compare one with the other the grandeur version broadcast in approximately its original 2 1 ratio is more impressive cinematically with its wide angle but suffers from the same problem that early a lack of close ups forced upon director raoul walsh because of focus problems scenes involving individuals rather than crowds or long shots are much more effective in the standard version because the camera can move closer to the players thereby achieving a greater sense of involvement for the viewer watching the two versions simultaneously one gets an accurate idea of which shots walsh chose to shoot close up in the standard version but could not in the grandeur version there are also a couple sequences involving el a shell game with ian keith and some business with his wife a jackass which are in the grandeur version but missing from the standard version br br for the record the big trail is the only one of three fox grandeur films which has survived in its original wide screen format the other two are fox of 1929 completely lost and happy days which survives only in standard format other studios also with wide film at this time but the only other one still known to exist in both is the bat whispers filmed in both and 35mm and released by united artists other wide films were mgm's billy the kid 1930 and the great 1931 danger lights 1930 and the 1930 all of which can be seen in their standard format versions on turner classic movies 1930 was also filmed both wide and standard but seems to have completely disappeared it is rumored to be lost br br why did wide film fail in 1930 theaters were reeling pun intended under the impact of the stock market crash of october 1929 and the costs of sound equipment and so were to taking on the added expense of additional new projection equipment and new wider screens to accommodate just a handful of films photographed in a variety of different systems that were not even always with each other it would not be until 1953 when fox now twentieth century fox would try again and this time succeed with the introduction of wide screen cinemascope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9136228561401367 Review: with the fairly recent release of carlos in the united states a limited art house only release it's high time for a re release of this fine documentary on this film is a treasure chest of vintage film clips of on american television as well as various other film clips including one of her her mother that could easily reduce the most macho man to tears i first saw this fine documentary a few years back when it received the art house release it deserved far better fortunately various recordings exist of best recordings on various budget line recordings which are generally available in places such as k mart or best buy or if you do a little searching one can fine some of the original releases either on e bay or one of those distribution services that in european there are at least two versions of this documentary in circulation the original version with no english subtitles and the u s version in with english subtitles except the european version cannot be played on most u s dvd players due to the pal colour line system not rated by the mpaa but contains nothing to offend Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8670153617858887 Review: this is an extraordinary film musically it made me feel awful that died in 1999 before i had a chance to see her live to know that she performed a marvelous lincoln concert in 1991 that i might've been there but wasn't is painful beyond words br br i just purchased my first recording while the musical recording is fantastic being able in this film to see her face its tremendous passion as she sings these songs of terrible sadness is wonderful sort of like seeing the face of mary as she jesus in her arms in the watching her on film reminded me of being witness to a similar extraordinary concert performance by mercedes in the mid 1990s at lincoln as i sat listening to mercedes sing i felt i was in the presence of a tremendous spiritual musical force that contained awesome primal power some of the art of 's musical segments are touching such as paying tribute to singing one of her songs solo in front of a packed concert hall the musical segments also convey the incredible international sweep of her musical repertoire the bonds she created w fans throughout the entire world there is one segment in which she claims that she has played in every single town in italy that has a stage br br in another section talks about her bout w mouth cancer how she came to nyc to commit suicide in a hotel yet through watching fred astaire film videos she gradually persuaded herself that life was worth living turned away from killing herself amazing later in the film she quite bravely directly admits to the interviewer that though she might've conquered the world musically her personal life was one of pure sadness she admits that she has never been happy this is unbearably sad to hear but perfectly in keeping w a singer steeped in the which she translates as bad destiny or bad luck tradition also one longs to hear more about her personal life what was in that made her so sad what were her disappointments br br the art of is a little disappointing in other major areas my quibbles to show 20 30 full songs in the film yet to only provide an english translation for the very last one seems a waste unless the film was only intended for a portuguese speaking audience which i can't imagine to see the profound pain on her face as she sings not to understand the lyrics is a let down as for the other there is almost no biographical material about family background there is one 20 snippet w her singing w her mother it's absolutely grand there is one short reference to her parents moving the countryside to i would've loved to see film footage of the village she came from the interviews such as they are are almost solely w herself a few close friends she is a good but not great subject there are no interview subjects who are experts on or portuguese culture society so we get no depth of understanding of her musical roots br br in short this is a wonderful film that everyone interested in should see but it's not a perfect or definitive work on the subject Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.921307384967804 Review: this movie must be to the rest of the world an absolute masterpiece with a both bizarre and grim film about four different stories from four different locations in sweden the one with the newly hotel with the wooden figure of an old finance minister is absolutely the best of the four odd story about love or career i would love to see all four as a film on their own they can be so much more extended br br also the unique pause in the middle is something i've never seen before br br can't wait for the series if they're doing one or the extended dvd apparently they had cut out a lot to fit it in to just 3 5 hours Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6666778326034546 Review: this is an excellent documentary about i enjoyed it very much it's very well put together and very informative if you want to know who is i highly recommend you see this film the art of br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821875095367432 Review: reading some of the other comments i must agree that some of the very few shortcomings found in this brilliant documentary about one of the 20th up there with billie smith edith judy garland and mercedes de are justified because initially this was a 6 hours plus tv documentary about her career de v 1995 1999 far more encompassing and with greater insight into inner world as for the her songs i'm all for it though the music the voice and the performance may be are universal there is so much poetry in the words just begging to be translated i think this was a conscious choice by the producers they were aiming at the 200 million portuguese speakers in brazil portugal france east cape guinea canada the us south africa st and venezuela germany and the rest of the portuguese speaking worldwide as for the lady herself she did not live to see this particular shortened dvd version of the documentary but she was given a preview of de and it seems to have been to her liking very much so Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5973309874534607 Review: the lament and almost unbearable melancholy of music goes to a place in the soul that only music can stir in her voice and magical presence lies the exquisite agony of the an art form of which i was unaware until seeing this film br br for me the success of this beautifully and lovingly crafted documentary lies in the fact that the filmmaker resists the temptation to and simply allows us to share in the magnetism and elegant passion of this icon there seems to be an inevitable between the portuguese and american blues br br documentary filmmaking at its best transports us to a previously unknown reality and having been allowed this glimpse we are transformed br br sr de Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970876157283783 Review: i had my son for the weekend and my parent's called me up and said that they wanted the two of us to meet them at the movies when i got there my mom said that she really wanted to see the women and asked if my son and i minded due to it being labeled as a chick flick i reluctantly agreed thinking this was going to be another first wives club type movie i gotta say that i was very surprised to find myself really enjoying the movie from the opening scene to the credits it was a great production and the cast was perfect in their roles my son and i found ourselves laughing through entire movie and we are glad that we saw it it made for a great saturday afternoon movie and i highly recommend it to anyone man or woman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655851721763611 Review: this movie was funny from start to finish everyone in the cinema was laughing out loud throughout the film the best characters were alex fisher jada pinkett edie cohen debra messing the girl from will and grace and tanya the they had the best lines the best attitudes etc jada pinkett playing a lesbian was really funny she really played it well and was very convincing the only bad thing about the film was the fact that the other two main characters weren't as funny even though the movie focused around them all in all this is a great movie to go and see with your girls yes guys it's a girlie movie through and through enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763472080230713 Review: my sisters and my cousin female forced me to see this chick movie its not the kind of movie i would prefer to see but it really wasn't that bad i wouldn't want to see this movie but after watching it i couldn't say it was bad just not my kind of film it was very accurate in acting out what woman really talk about and do in certain situations as a guy i wasn't too amused by the jokes but man the women sure were they related to the movie and yeah it was funny to see themselves on the big screen oh em gee i do that to haha i've never seen the original nor would i care to if you are a girl this is a must see but maybe girls would say this movie sucked probably i don't see a 13 year old going wow i remember going threw that when i was 30 br br no man would have this in there collection but i can't say it was horrible so Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.029544340446591377 Review: the women is a cute movie about women at all ages but mostly 30 and their issues in life not just men and infidelity but also about relationships with friends family making time to connect with others problems with image compromising your values accomplishments in life and finding what will really make you happy br br it's also about being true to yourself a lot of times people will give you advice but not really follow it themselves sometimes they have created a delusion for themselves and should you really follow in that same path or react based on your feelings now i really liked this movie granted it was trying a bit to be like sex the city at times but that probably helped me like it the difference here is it's kind of like the discoveries after the stage in life that the sex the city stars were in here most are married or past the point of trying to find a man now they are trying to find happiness in their marriages and lives br br obviously it's not an oscar contender but it is entertaining and serves its purpose br br and for the men out there there were an equal share of men and women in the movie theater most were with their wives girlfriends and the men were in fact laughing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9268124103546143 Review: yes this film is another remake yes this film can be considered a chick flick and yes this film is not perfect the women is however a clever modern update on the social behaviors of all women with an impressive cast of a including meg ryan debra messing annette and bette midler br br the film revolves around four main characters mary ryan her best friend editor in chief alex jada pinkett smith and edie debra messing and the out of this world female creature who is responsible for most of the film's drama named crystal eva mary is trying to deal with her cheating husband who's never actually seen in the film by following the advice of both her friends and her mother candice bergen br br aside from mary there's who's torn between her social life and her professional life she has decisions to make that test her moral and values then there's writer alex who's a lesbian with a lot of spunk but knows her way with words and finally edie with four girls and another baby on the way who loves children and has a heart of gold with a hidden secret revealed at the end br br together the women live for revenge rely on each other and give each other life lessons but it's the cameos by bette midler candice bergen cloris leachman carrie fisher and that show the cruel and usual behavior of women bergen plays ryan's mother she's tough silver experienced and yet feels she could have become what her daughter does later there's fisher who shows how to blackmail and test the boundaries of selfishness morals and betrayal the gossip girl that shows no mercy for what she says and whom she says it to leachman who plays ryan's sassy housekeeper she knows her place when and where she's needed and how to deliver a good one liner finally there's midler who plays leah miller a crazy eclectic but wise hollywood agent she's the one character who gives ryan's mary an epiphany on who she truly is by discovering what do i want despite scene stealing performance and memorable quotes she was underused br br but back to the film together the women show the audience what it means to live in the 21st century without knowing exactly what you want until the time comes when you answer that very own question it tackles feminism what it means to be a woman fierce ruthless bad ass tacky smart sly clever shy proud self conscious careless beautiful strong independent and also what it is that women want why are women the way they are it's funny modern and by all means not a masterpiece but the bottom line is it's worth the money and time to see veteran and younger actresses teach us all about women Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9250007271766663 Review: i will freely admit that i haven't seen the original movie but i've read the play so i've some background with the original if you off the fact that this is a remake of an old classic this movie is smart witty fresh and hilarious yes the casting decisions may seem strange but they work br br i'm a feminist and i wasn't offended in the slightest by this movie despite what other women might be saying this is not a movie for men to see so please ladies don't drag your guys to see it with you that's just cruel women will get the jokes the situations and the relationships br br i was pleasantly surprised by the depth that annette bening brought to her character she did an excellent job debra messing was adorable and candice bergen was fantastic i was less impressed by meg ryan she brought emotion to the table but her comedic take on it was less strong the all female cast is strong and it definitely a laugh out loud sort of comedy i thoroughly enjoyed this movie and fully intend to go see it again with my mother women will understand Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773714542388916 Review: mary haines meg ryan a rich woman discovers her husband is cheating on her with a younger woman eva mendes she doesn't know what to do and friends sylvia annette bening edie cohen debra messing and alex fisher pinkett smith try to help br br ok there was no reason to the 1939 movie that's a true classic and doesn't need to be updated and redone naturally it was done this has gotten some of the worst reviews i've ever seen for a motion picture i love the original and have seen it many times i was constantly comparing it to that now this isn't a classic but it's not that bad br br minor spoilers first the bad the story is old and was badly updated really a man cheating on his wife is hardly shocking today meg ryan a wonderful actress is pretty terrible here her face seems unable to change expression i couldn't believe how bad some of her scenes came over eva mendes is bad too but it's not entirely her fault her role is badly written and she has to compete with joan crawford from the original smith's character a tough lesbian goes to pieces in an operating room it is funny but it's showing that a strong woman instantly goes to pieces when confronting an emergency also the script inserts some clumsy passages where ryan talks to her daughter about being yourself in those moments it seems more like a lifetime movie than anything else br br now the good this movie retains the decision to never show a man on screen this movie is about and for women men aren't needed btw i'm a man bening is just great as whenever she's on screen the movie makes a great leap also smith is just wonderful she doesn't or her lesbian character too much messing is good too but she's not in this much bette midler is just hysterical in a small role and cloris leachman pulls off the nothing role of a housekeeper the direction is good too especially during a fashion show sequence i heard director diane english purportedly had a lot of trouble directing her first full length movie but it doesn't show in the final product also there are some clever references to the original mostly certain lines that were inserted with no fuss br br i saw this in an audience full of women there were a few guys but not many and they loved it the movie ends on an operating room sequence that had everybody howling so this wasn't needed but it's not the disaster people are saying it is also people are saying we don't need a movie with all women well why not i see plenty of movies with all guys in the cast and no one complains about that ignore the complaints and bad reviews and see this with a better performance by ryan i might have given this an 8 or 9 but as it is i can only give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9154677987098694 Review: i didn't know what to expect from this hugely popular and hilarious swedish comedy satire team as they released their first feature film more broad satire well we do get four contemporary exceptionally memorable tales of family pains generation gaps and in particular but it's drama thankfully and what drama epic in its scope as each episode is from carefully picked different parts of sweden but each story could seriously carry a whole movie if expanded separately br br it's dark twisted harrowing yet massively entertaining and breathtakingly executed script acting and cinematography are absolute world class as three hours seem to get by in a blink it's four shades of mastery and easily one of the best films in the cinema history it's answer to short cuts or magnolia if you like and instantly on par with those br br 9 out of 10 from Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9832156300544739 Review: the people who don't like this movie seem to have some academic vendetta against it those of us who don't hold the original can totally enjoy it br br my husband who had never seen the original said i don't want to see a girly movie i assured him that the women is just a great movie not a girl movie he had a great time he was very glad to have gone and enjoyed it more than the boy movie we saw the day before burn after reading br br spoiler i even think the new ending is better maybe not quite as fun but it was beautiful at first i couldn't understand why they had made certain changes to the plot br br but when i got the end and debra messing gives birth and brings the first male into the movie i cried that's one thing to love about men – they are our sons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716425538063049 Review: i am a 58 year old man on a rainy afternoon my wife suggested that we go see the women after reading the reviews i thought it might lead to an afternoon nap wrong this movie held my interest from start to finish it was great to finally see meg ryan looking super again let's face it meg looks much better with long hair annette looked different to me in every scene she was in candice bergen is showing her age as is carrie fisher the daughter molly was exceptionally acted by young india i was able to understand the dialog which is tough in many current films due to rapid speech cloris leachman and the woman from finland were terrific as the who extend their regular duties the nyc scenes were nice to see oh and bette midler had a short role but as usual was terrific so i gave this chick flick a 9 guys go see this even just for the eye candy like eva mendes it won't disappoint Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8739671111106873 Review: a terrific comedy drama about the powers of friendship despite it's a remake of a 1939 film of the same title it would probably be compared to sex and the city i would not compare to it totally the story starts with mary meg ryan who seems to the life most women would envy she's happily married has a good daughter great friends and a great home but perfect life isn't what it seems when she discovers her husband is cheating on her with crystal eve mendes from mary is puzzled and doesn't know what to do but her four good friends sylvia annette bening edie debra messing and alex jada smith try to be there for her in anyway they can i really don't want to give anymore away but i found this enjoyable and i'm a man meg ryan is great it is nice to see her in on the screen again after a series of flops and the rest of the cast are also great including eve mendes as crystal just an enjoyable lighthearted comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871615767478943 Review: most of the comments so far have nailed this one right on the head viewers under a certain age and with of three should avoid chance of a lifetime like a george w bush facing a br br the cast is composed largely of veterans who know their way around a well written script is the premise wildly original no but the movie stands out like a lighthouse at midnight in the current and non ending of movies tv geared to the most desirable audience demographic of teenagers and young adults br br in addition to betty white and leslie in the leads the cast also has ever reliable veterans like elaine and william the sharp dialog is effortlessly and effectively delivered by these pros br br chance of a lifetime is definitely not a movie for the will ferrell adam sandler saw slasher gore fests american eye dull and ninety percent of the rest of the sludge ground out by hollywood and tv Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6965529918670654 Review: this is one of my favorites betty white and leslie sparkle in this romantic comedy one is a business executive who re life based on the expectation of her death within a year the other is a playboy who has tired of gold digging young women and seeks a relationship with a vital mature woman if you've got silver in your hair and or romance in your heart microwave the popcorn curl up with your honey and prepare yourself for a treat Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779907464981079 Review: as a veteran screen writing instructor at college in dallas and a former mgm screenwriter back in the days of decent films i am thrilled to have accidentally clicked on channel 33 in dallas tonight and watched this enchanting film in which betty white is gorgeous and makes one yearn for the good old days of truly good movies before hollywood started banging out all this crap for the teenagers if a producer is listening i'd like to state that there are enough of us over 60's who will happily pay a buck to see a movie that has no guns no killing no special effects no sex and violence and just a good touching tale of human relationships that leaves you with a good warm feeling as this film did for me Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.698691725730896 Review: florence vidor stars as the daughter of a strict bible toting father who throws her out of the house when gossip her name in the big city she finds the dying wife of her own brother the two had secretly married and raises their child on her own years later she goes back home to confront her family br br this old melodrama is heavily with fascinating feminist themes circa 1921 but sounding remarkably modern some of it is laid on with a as the father theodore roberts gives his eyebrows a real workout but it's well put together dramatically and lovingly composed and shot by cinematographer henry sharp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796022176742554 Review: vidor shines as judith the only truly strong and compassionate member of a strictly family her brother david is so downtrodden by their father that it's a surprise he's able even to tie his shoes rather than asking dad to do it for him br br other reviewers have already the plot so i won't rehash it i will however point out that nan who is pregnant by david is also married to him this is not an out of pregnancy which would have been horrific by 1921 standards the two are secretly married but father having been paid by david's father tears up their marriage certificate br br death scene with judith in attendance is a truly heart experience and highly charged with emotion this scene alone is worth watching the movie for but there's far more to the plot than that why on earth aren't modern movies made with the same attention to the story Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7315689921379089 Review: hail the woman is one of the most moving films i have ever seen in my entire life i watched it twice in a row and my eyes out br br this silent film masterpiece deserves a much wider viewing audience unfortunately the sole surviving print is so badly scratched that most people won't watch it all the way through and they will miss the gem shining underneath the rough this film could use a digital restoration to help bring out its beauty but i doubt it will get it from anyone since its main theme is spiritual restoration before christ of the family unit and this is not politically correct these days however it remains a powerful theme for those whose hearts are hurting from the pain of broken family relationships br br the cast is magnificent especially florence vidor who literally glows as judith the daughter ethereal madge as nan the poor girl who gets pregnant and is cast aside theodore roberts as the old domineering father who destroys everyone around him through pride and handsome lloyd hughes as the son david afraid of his father but really of life itself br br this is a nice film to watch at christmas especially you will not regret being patient and viewing it in its entirety despite its deterioration Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765393733978271 Review: i'm impressed that the was made at all released just one year after american women got the vote this turgid drama makes an earnest plea against the sexual double standard which judges women's sexual behaviour more harshly than men's br br slight spoilers ahead a prologue set in the colony in shows a girl sentenced to the for flirting with a boy the boy is not now we come to hill new in the present 1921 oliver theodore roberts is a bombastic bible what we call in britain and australia 'a god is determined that his son david lloyd hughes become a preacher regardless of how david feels about it as for daughter judith well is confident that women aren't important enough to be anything more than wives and mothers apparently god told him this personally br br david's evangelical career is compromised when he nan higgins the of the local odd jobs man tully character is identified in the credits solely as the jobs man' but a close up of a reveals his name to be jake higgins the prejudices of 1921 require that he be merely stepfather not her biological parent to save his son from scandal buys off stepfather with a nan goes off to the big city to melt into oblivion as one more mother br br judith is naturally dismayed by the limitations imposed upon her by her gender or rather by other people's perceptions of it she meets gray excellent performance by edward an author who encourages her to transcend sexist stereotypes but judith is engaged to local joe who won't put up with such nonsense is played by vernon dent a burly performer now remembered solely for comedy roles as a second banana to harry langdon and as a villain in three stooges movies he gives an excellent performance here in a role outside his usual range sadly in real life dent spent his final years in poverty and total blindness due to br br eventually judith ends up working at an orphanage this being 1921 i expected the orphanage to be whites only so i was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to include one chinese boy and surprised when he's used as the butt for a racial joke the movie makes one odd error here in a christmas sequence we see the orphanage mistress reciting 'a visit from saint but in a dialogue title she credits santa claus with six rather than eight this is followed by a brief animation sequence showing santa with six to his i assume that the animators either by accident or to save money left out two and the title card the poem to match the error br br lloyd hughes was generally a bland and unimpressive actor his most famous performance is his role in 'the lost world' where he's easily by a rampaging for his climactic scene in the hughes gives a memorable performance as he finally rebels against his father's tyranny in his performance as the gospel shouting father theodore roberts has been accused of overacting to the point of making his role a caricature i disagree sadly decades after this film was made i continue to encounter fools exactly like this man willing to destroy the lives of everyone around them and firmly convinced they have god's authority to do so br br in the central role of judith florence vidor gives a sensitive realistic and intelligent performance i normally dislike vidor who tended to be cast in glamour roles but wasn't pretty enough to justify them here her character's physical appearance is less relevant than usual br br this entire film is impressively directed by john griffith wray a director who deserves to be much better known sadly wray died at the onset of the talkies era in his mid thirties had he lived another ten years he would surely have helmed several early sound classics in the there are several extremely beautiful screen compositions i was especially impressed by a scene in the new england forest when vidor and dent have a in front of an enormous tree i wonder where this was actually filmed the deals with unpleasant subject matter but it deserves to be much better known and i'll rate this ambitious drama 9 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9511240720748901 Review: never ever have i been as impressed by a film as this little piece about four groups of people that faces a crisis or many in some ways a little like short cuts but totally different at the same time br br there are a heap of lead characters whom we all learn to know very well as their stories unfold and they are as persons show their good and their bad sides their weaknesses and their strengths with lots of drama and laughter br br the closest equivalent in a us movie i can think of which then is far weaker in every respect is the royal br br four shades of brown as the title would be in english tells the story about a stressed out and his wife and his elderly parents who are traveling about the receptionist at an animal and his family misadventures about the members of a cooking course who mostly talk about their sorry lives and about the funeral for a womanizing jockey who tries to continue the family from beyond the grave by singing and appearing in 3d during the funeral thanks to high tech equipment that has cost his entire fortune the family gets not even the famous horse is given to the family br br there is a warmth and compassion in this film that is filled with grief and laughter that i've never experienced before br br most actors were new to me except robert and one or two more but they all deserve the big slam the film took at the swedish extravaganza the swedish oscar awards a week ago br br male female and male supporting actor prizes went to this film plus a few more to boot br br if you have the chance go and see it the hours float by very quickly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9292276501655579 Review: i consider this movie as one of the most interesting and funny movies of all time it has so much highly intelligent thoughts in it that anybody who thinks the movie is awful did not get it and is not able to recognize really deep philosophical themes which are in it in all the 3 schneider movies without a doubt several in germany and throughout europe have made studies on way of seeing things by the way schneider is a very intelligent and sensitive person and on of the jazz in germany maybe europe he is mostly inspired by the great m davis and t monk so if you do not like him it is ok but please do not try to convince others that he might be stupid cheap boring or not funny because if you had to face this opinion in a discussion and if you are willing to really look into the art of h schneider you would have to surrender Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.16680081188678741 Review: best movie by far very funny very surrealistic if bunuel made a movie starring buster keaton as the clown it would look like this br br brilliant performances by the cast we already know from other schneider movies especially as the sidekick of andreas who once more plays the wife in this one is a bit annoying though and of course himself as baxter is absolutely incredible br br p s if this movie had a proper i would really like to buy a of that painting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9172271490097046 Review: the phenomenon schneider defies easy description or quick yet for the international audience not acquainted to him one could say he's something like a crude mix of weird al and andy kaufman adding a for jazz music and 70s outfits while his stage performances already are eccentric his movie works are simply hilariously outrageous br br 00 schneider is in my opinion best movie he stars in the two leading roles police detective 00 schneider and murderer villain baxter and also in a precious smaller role as physician dr br br in the opening scene we see how modern art loving baxter accidentally kills the circus clown from whom he has bought a used when a beloved sculpture slips out of hands fatally hitting upon reading about the incident in the newspaper 00 comes back from retirement to investigate the case with the support of his loyal sidekick lt who is played by an elderly actor bearing the same name they pick up track quickly and him at his weirdly decorated mansion one of the movie's best scenes but initially fail to gather any proof the story winds through many turns with several scenes that don't always really contribute to the progress of the plot but are hilariously funny such as a by 00 including the most unusual view on a running man's brief clad crotch in movie history a police department party during which gets into a row with the chief and has to be and a visit at the already mentioned dr baxter then is finally caught attempting to escape to rio de on a plane br br always worth special mention is andreas who in this case plays wife as he's usually appearing in drag performing women's roles in movies br br so all you folks out there looking for new laughs i strongly recommend this movie the catch you have to understand german as i doubt there's an english version around Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.938969075679779 Review: the answer no sadly not though miller and the sweep has to be hailed as a most whimsical cinematic treat the drama suspense romance and the unidentified crowd at the end all add to the films complex storyline which must have been too much for the audiences of a enlightening experience one for all the family Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8605965375900269 Review: this is a bewildering absurdist short a miller dressed in white makes his way towards us from a in a desolate landscape although the image is down there is an obvious logic here however he is stopped by the sweep all in black because of his work they start each other for no particular reason did the snooty miller insult the sweep is this class war br br whatever he his adversary with bags of grain which fly all over the fight making redundant everything he had done prior to the fight making redundant the so that all becomes as pointless as the fight the miller's grain the later westerns wouldn't be so subtle heroes and villains being colour is there a racial tint here br br if this wasn't marvellous enough the fighters are chased off the screen by a crowd of people who came from nowhere an appropriately ending to an odd story or are they just the social conscience rising up against a fight that order and purpose and very unusual in the days of early silent cinema this mix of comedy surrealism and the absurd is an obvious for buster keaton while the reminds us of one of the great thrillers hitchcock's Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8036903738975525 Review: a fine ironic visual gag takes place in front of the spectacular backdrop of a but who are those people who rush across screen at the end customers relatives one of the earliest in cinematic history perhaps well worth a minute of your time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8763902187347412 Review: okay if this film had been made much later in the history of cinema it wouldn't be particularly worthwhile however in films were in their and they were almost all rather dull and had no real story to tell instead just showing normal everyday folks doing everyday activities if seen today almost all of them are hopelessly dull and very very short often less than one minute long and so in light of this this short clip of a movie is pretty swell stuff and might just make you laugh two guys a miller and a chimney sweep bump into each other falling and throwing and coal dust all over each other as they that's all the film is over before you know it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23416925966739655 Review: i absolutely positively loved the movie i just saw it and can't wait for it to come out on dvd it is a beautifully well drawn masterpiece i am always amazed with the intricately drawn work of ghibli studios br br others have commented on sosuke calling by her first name he never calls his father by his first name unless he is speaking about him to someone else i didn't get the impression that was his mother it was never even mentioned or implied by anyone it is quite obvious that she is his step mother that is why he makes her promise to come home and why he gets so upset when he finds her empty car his mother must have died when he was an infant because he mentions being by this coupled with his father being out to sea a lot is why he has abandonment issues everyone also talks about how mature he is this usually occurs when a child loses a parent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9084258675575256 Review: rendered in beautiful water colors ponyo at the cliff is definitely a sight to behold vaguely remembering the trailer witch i didn't find that impressive i was surprised at how beautiful and detailed it was this film just washed over me with its purity br br at the center is a young boy that comes into contact with a sea creature and its their relationship that carries the movie miyazaki is a master both at creating memorable imagery and showing young ones interacting in a believable way with their little quirks intact br br there are a few parts that didn't sit well with me it would be an understatement to say that the music during a particular scene resembled ride of the its a shame because such a precious film as this cant afford to take liberties and it hurt a otherwise truly great scene the antagonist and its back story never interested me either but i guess it served more as a background then anything else br br anyway great film the boat trip scenario with all its imagery and sea creatures stood out me thinks pure and magical and yes artwork is more intimate then computer animated i'm really pumped for princes and the frog now Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8991994857788086 Review: miyazaki has been doing his since the 70s and it's only been recently that his movies have made it american via disney and fans over his great talent ponyo is no exception although some of his other movies have been a bit more accessible to us audiences some may find this one a bit on the fence being sort of japanese in its presentation for the same reason is very japanese and doesn't make much sense to us audiences so too are some elements of ponyo this should not detract you from watching this fun film of growth hope and friendship br br what does come across well is miyazaki's very elaborate and magical animation and story that has elements of wonder and fantasy that coupled with his characteristic use of character development and often using girls and women as main characters he steps out of his zone a bit with ponyo as the main character is a little boy who lives in a small village by the sea with his mom while his dad is away at work on the high seas although not lonely sosuke is just like any other curious boy who likes adventure and allure of the sea similar to spirited away we see the different worlds of the humans and the sea creatures and i feel that miyazaki may be trying to draw the viewers attention to the vast and undiscovered nature of things that live beneath the sea and our acceptance of them and thing that are different br br i managed to watch the subtitled version of this last year and was pleased by the story and plot miyazaki has claimed that this is my last movie for many years but shortly after spirited away he gave us moving castle ponyo is certainly proof that miyazaki has not hung up his and continues to delight and pioneer the most creative animated movies of all time watch ponyo with an open mind and a tip of the hat to childhood fantasy and imagination and you'll be transported back to when catching and secret hiding places were more important than boring grown up stuff and eating your vegetables Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9164734482765198 Review: this movie is about london and it's an amazing movie it will be released on dvd in april 2003 and i will buy it when it gets out so if you have not seen it until then buy it the music in the movie is even better saint have done the soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9134141206741333 Review: obviously ponyo can be seen as just not another stupid animated movie that a studio might put out to simply survive it is far from it and it can be easily described as a captivating beautiful movie experience br br miyazaki has indeed another masterpiece now to many this has been said to be the least of his achievements in film making due to in part of his certain weirdness factor not being there that is true the morals and insights that are not quite so evident in his previous films are very up front in this picture ponyo is not too difficult to understand or comprehend his idea i believe was to make a children's movie that was just as suitable for adults as their kids and for it not to be too complicated he accomplished this perfectly and he also didn't lose any substance along the way which is the reason it gets a 10 br br besides that the film itself is so engrossing from the start and the way its presented is so beautiful it left me in awe at times because i remembered how they were all hand drawn by miyazaki himself i haven't been so enlightened and happy after seeing a film since i saw once a while back another film not to be missed everything about ponyo was absolutely stunning and breathtaking even the music for it was pure perfection the only bad thing i have to say about it was its english dubbing don't get me wrong they were good too but i had seen ponyo about 2 weeks before it came out and i believed that in some parts i wish it had kept some of its japanese dialogue not all of it though did enjoy the english way too all in all everyone should see ponyo it's absolutely flawless and in another league of film making altogether finally and don't hold me to this but i wouldn't be surprised if ponyo got a best picture nomination as there are now 10 films that can be nominated for it it's just that good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9672254323959351 Review: no no ponyo is a beautifully animated film and a relief from the many heartless soulless cgi movies being made the and color pencil backgrounds were a surprise after sen to no spirited away and no moving castle being so similar stylistically the style worked well for the film and was done exceptionally well the time and effort put in to animate this is greatly appreciated as it gives the characters so much more life the detail and care it takes makes the movie turn out so much better there are several great scenes throughout the movie that have lots of movement and action the greatest to me being a scene were sisters transform into massive wave like fish while she runs on top of them the story is simple but fairly well written and played out the plot stayed focused around character relationships and while it wasn't played out as well as in no totoro my neighbor totoro it is still great i felt that each character had the an appropriate amount of screen time unlike spirited away which was so jammed with distinctive characters that it could have been stretched out into an entire series the spirit there was a another whole movie right there my only real problem with the movie was the end the way its in the english version at least makes it seem like there's going to be some great test given to which turns out to be just him promising mother that he will love ponyo though putting more thought into this leads me to think that translation may not be that accurate to the actual meaning in that the test is the promise and that deep down he really means it the movie did seem to end abruptly though other than that the movie was great and i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9808701872825623 Review: it's rare for a film to sweep you away within its world and leave you wanting more once the credits roll hayao miyazaki's ponyo is such a film br br the film is the story of a young goldfish named ponyo who wishes to become human she swims to shore and is found by a young boy named who promises to take care of her course father an obsessed sorcerer named fujimoto tries to keep ponyo from becoming human in order to maintain the balance of nature which is eventually when ponyo finally transforms into a little girl causing a massive br br ponyo is a very rich film it is full of wondrous fantasy lovable characters and genuine heart what director hayao miyazaki has done here is tell a simple little story and while so doing creating authentic movie magic br br ponyo is an enchanting experience the love between and ponyo is very pure and true as well the within miyazaki is still as evident within this film as in all his previous works miyazaki shows the filth and that fall into the ocean in an almost startling light not to mention father is on an obsessive mission to clean the world's oceans while the story is simple miyazaki manages to add this extra layer to provoke thought with expert br br the film is a beautiful work of art each hand drawn cell looks like a wondrous painting the film looks very different than many other studio ghibli productions but the artistry is still just as spectacular as ever before the scenes underwater are simply beautiful to watch fortress under the sea is highly inventive and the sequence where ponyo runs across the jumping fish within the to reach sosuke is iconic br br course it is thanks to its wonderfully executed characters that makes this film such a memorable experience sosuke is a young boy who acts older than he actually is and the energetic ponyo is a laugh a minute every character is just so enjoyable and highly memorable br br overall ponyo is a wondrous experience enchanting in every single way while the film may be sold as a children's fairy tale i believe many adults will be swept away within its fantastic world along with their children while the film may lack the of some of miyazaki's previous works here he keeps it pure and simple being true to himself delivering a film that is funny heartwarming and entertaining all in one this is a magnificent film br br i give ponyo a perfect 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9944031238555908 Review: my first exposure to japanese animation director hayao miyazaki and his studio ghibli production company was when an english dubbed version of spirited away was released about 7 years ago what a wonderfully creative and unique film experience that was so on that note i managed to get my movie theatre employed friend to see this new film of miyazaki with me especially since he loves all things disney this movie's u s distributor once again all i can say is wow what awesome visuals concerning the way water is depicted as the ocean and what about the title character's transformation from a goldfish to and seeing how some characters' demeanor changes and well watch this movie if you want to know what i'm talking about oh and the voices being used for this american dubbed version tina fey betty white liam neeson cloris leachman and lily good choices all does everything make sense no but that's part of the childlike charm that permeates throughout there's plenty of funny scenes concerning ponyo and the boy and many other people they encounter oh i think i've written too much so i'll just highly recommend hayao miyazaki's ponyo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9826874136924744 Review: ponyo written and directed by hayao miyazaki is a little tale that speaks of respect for the ocean respect for humans young and old and respect for cultural differences it is a new tale of a little goldfish wishing to be a girl rather than a retelling of disney's little mermaid miyazaki has animated by hand a whimsical magical film for the young and the young at heart the film begins with a slow blue green palette of sea and scores of little fanciful goldfish with childlike faces there isn't any need for narrative the motion of the creatures and the music of jo tell the beginning released last summer in japan ponyo won the japanese award for best animation film and best score com the fanciful little goldfish leaves her ocean home on a upon reaching the surface she is caught up in a fishing net full of other fish garbage and sludge she is propelled into a jar which is rolled to shore where five year old sosuke voice by frankie jonas it he cuts his hand when breaking the jar open to free the little goldfish tastes his blood which heals cut and puts in motion her transformation to a human at the same time throwing nature out of balance sosuke puts the little goldfish in a green and names her ponyo noah meaning soft and jelly like mother lisa tina fey lets him take ponyo to school which is right next door to the nursing home where she works crazy driving down the picturesque winding road past a dry dock through the fishing town and up a tree lined road to the nursing home is representative of miyazaki's wonderful sequence of action and illustrates perfectly a parent's hectic morning miyazaki has created another strong independent female character in lisa making her a loving sensible modern mother both to sosuke and ponyo telephone conversation with the not coming home again husband matt damon because the ship he captains must make another run is a typical wife's reaction later that evening sosuke using a signal lamp to speak to his father as the ship passes the cliff their house sits on lisa refuses to acknowledge apology and jumps up and signals bug off bug off bug off it is a hilarious scene but when sosuke takes the signal lamp and tells his dad good luck love you lisa him and tells him he has a good heart it is a very poignant scene br br my personal favorites are miyazaki's elderly granny type women in at the nursing home betty white noriko cloris leachman and lily their over little goldfish is wonderful and reminiscent of the bickering between the witch of the waste lauren bacall and sophie jean simmons as they up a long flight of stairs in moving castle magical sea god father fujimoto liam neeson resembling the wizard howl arrives to take ponyo back to her ocean home fujimoto uses one of his to try and put nature back in balance but magical little ponyo escapes again upsetting more in the process and causing a tsunami running on the backs of giant dolphins to get to sosuke this little girl reminds the audience of the stubborn adventurous little in my neighbor totoro ponyo is just as adventurous and curious as when fujimoto realizes what ponyo has done he calls for kate the goddess of the ocean to help with the situation this wise goddess arrives in a blue flowing that never ends she has a private talk with lisa discussing the future of the young children which helps the audience understand sosuke and relationship is not that of lovers but of brother and sister the life goes on quiet simple ending is typical of miyazaki films leaving the audience full of hope Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882649183273315 Review: even from the very title of this movie i really love the artwork and canvas layout of one of the national islands of japan we see some great rolling green hills and some oriental houses of a coastal town instantly we are looking at the pacific beauty on the widescreen of the theater and to prove how great this film is i have to say that charles darwin would be proud teachers of evolution classes and school such as biology would fantastically favor hayao miyazaki's brand new movie entitled ponyo the title character as you will see may be the perfect animation icon of media to be represented in all and alike br br besides the scientific aspect of all this let's dive into the blue waters of this exciting story we have a skinny old and powerful sorcerer named fujimoto who lives in a and is cynical of the urban of mankind and their pollution of industrial waste he wants to have complete control of the seas and the cute looking peaceful life including fish and fujimoto whose blood is composed to be half human and half resembles both an ocean loving anti hero and antagonist similar to the james bond villain in the spy who loved me who operates an atlantis dubbed underwater city br br his daughter whom he treats like an over cared for pet is named ponyo she is a large goldfish who already looks like a pretty red haired girl the father her from the real human world claiming it to be dangerous and too much for her to handle but quite frankly curiosity is as strong as her amorous nature eventually with building strength similar to wonderful scenes from nick park's chicken run she breaks free of her father's rocky and city and swims to the water surface of japan and to her luck and joy falls into the caring hands of a youngster ship captain named sosuke br br living in an ocean front house at a neat looking beach or filled beach sosuke has two parents a senior home working mother lisa and the first mate of a lisa seems to be angry at her spouse for being away on a ship and leaving her with all the even more so the black magic that is by ponyo causes an apocalyptic chain of events to occur the moon approaches the earth too closely and waves from the of the interaction forces and tsunami waves rack the peaceful but evacuated town however what seems to this curse and seems literally more powerful than supernatural might is the love and tightly embraced friendship between the childish captain sosuke and the adorable red headed ponyo who wants to be a sensitive human than just a preserved fish much like the haired and free spirited in the lord of the rings ponyo grants me a slight reminder of that br br i could write on and on about this amazing animated film the best since which was in theaters in february and right now hayao miyazaki feast your eyes on another 10 star grade from your animation fan graham abraham the year 2009 may be filled with dozens of animated films however ponyo is the most towering film of many environmental beauties and should be dedicated as a new wonder of the world Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9514528512954712 Review: my husband dragged me to this film as i had no interest in seeing some anime cartoon i was absolutely delighted by the simple story and amazing animation in a digital world where effects are computer generated it was refreshing to see gorgeous imaginative hand drawn animation the world of sosuke and ponyo is a vivid with minimal reality i haven't seen animation like this since i was a child and it is wonderful to see it endure and succeed br br the actors supplying the voices in the english version were fabulous the length of the movie was perfect especially for children who tend to get in films overall a delightful experience worth the very expensive ticket prices we have nowadays Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907935261726379 Review: few would argue that master animation director hayao miyazaki is one of the few to hold this ability br br no too many are focused on john amazing ability to steal other movies plots turn them into pretty puppet shows and then be lauded as a genius but i digress br br miyazaki has given us film after film that deals with important mature issues usually themed and has an intelligent script that even the most jaded viewer who would normally despise any film that was animated could thoroughly enjoy if given the chance still miyazaki almost never forgets who will undoubtedly be in the audience of these movies children br br that said i am at a loss to think of another filmmaker with this ability where else are you going to have a film where a three year old my nephew link will sit still throughout the move enthralled a 7 year old my niece amber loving it all her own and able to appreciate the star power of frankie jonas and noah a 12 year old my nephew aaron who's review was of course it was good everything miyazaki san does is good a 32 year old animation fan brought to tears by the powerful directing and gorgeous animation er that would be me and a 58 year old woman my mother able to connect with the mother characters and i'm betting the older too and loving the cuteness of the child characters br br and that is what i respect most about miyazaki san he seems to speak to his audience in a completely different way than the average filmmaker on the surface ponyo could be seen as a simple story about a little fish girl who gets a taste of the human world and wants to join it and the friend she makes there a little boy names somewhat like the little mermaid but there is an entire different level at play here true to form miyazaki his film with intensely strong female characters mother mother the older ladies in a nursing home are all genuine characters with minds of their own and extremely strong willed br br but the girl who takes the cake is ponyo herself once she decides that she likes the human world she simply uses her own will to achieve her dreams her father is trying to keep her innocent and keep her a magical fish but young ponyo knows what she wants and becomes human out of simply her own determination br br once human she teams up with her friend whom she loves very much although maybe not as much as ham is asked to be the man of the house at age five when his mother lisa decides she has to help the people at the rest home where she works during a that has been inadvertently caused by ponyo on her quest to become human frankie jonas yes he's related to the jonas brothers can we just get past that please gives perhaps the best performance in the film as young which is good since he has the most lines his character is also strong willed but also very respectful and friendly characteristics you're not likely to find in a child character on this side of the pacific br br in the end father fujimoto must cope with his daughter's decision and his wife's wishes to allow her to be human he hopes that ponyo and will remember him fondly and once again miyazaki refuses to allow a character to become the stereotypical bad guy although miyazaki has for some reason received some criticism for this it is honestly what makes his movies magical and yet relatable no one in real life is completely a bad person all humans are various shades of gray and that is exactly what miyazaki does with his characters br br and then there's the animation itself in a time when cgi would certainly have helped with the copious amounts of effects shots in this film especially the water miyazaki has chosen to incorporate no cgi whatsoever certainly the hand drawn animation was colored by digital means but every film in this was hand drawn and i for one was extremely grateful for that the character animation was extremely fluid and there even appeared to be some lip sync going on quite unusual for an anime film the backgrounds seemed to be rendered with colored pencil and had an effect all its own on the audience this is what animation used to look like and what it should look like br br in the end i found ponyo to be thoroughly enjoyable certainly not miyazaki's best in my opinion that honor is still held by delivery service but still a 10 star fun movie for the entire family Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9811831712722778 Review: hayao miyazaki has captured the imagination of audiences young and old across the globe and his most recent cinematic work of art is ponyo a children's fairytale borrowing on story elements from the little mermaid of course like other miyazaki classics such as spirited away and his last film moving castle ponyo is full of a creativity that can only be truly appreciated by adults but this it is distinctly more a children's story than those recent efforts it's a magical story best described as beautiful and lovable aiming for charm instead of conflict br br ponyo is the story of a bug eyed childish looking fish of the same name the daughter of an sorcerer who longs to escape the sea and become a little girl when she does she quickly befriends a young boy named sosuke in the process she gains a strong magic and unknowingly throws the world out of balance between land and sea and a giant storm drowns most of the cliff top town where sosuke lives with his mother and it threatens to end the world br br like moving castle walt disney picked up ponyo for an american release and dubbed it over with an impressive selection of western voices even choosing products in the youngest siblings of disney band the jonas brothers frankie jonas and younger sister noah to voice sosuke and ponyo respectively also voicing characters are liam neeson fujimoto father tina fey lisa mother matt damon father sea goddess mother and a trio of hilarious elderly women are played by betty white cloris leachman and lily the effort is definitely there to make this film appeal to american audiences and disney is getting close br br but voices are of little significance in a miyazaki film which is all about visual creativity a fan of transformations and liquid and fluid motion creating a fairytale taking place partly underwater must've been a joy for miyazaki to work with and maybe even his entire motivation for choosing this story among the highlights are of water that fujimoto sends after ponyo that move like living waves as well as a variety of other magnificent sea creatures and breathtaking storm scenes make ponyo as as any other miyazaki film br br as a children's story however ponyo concentrates its efforts on being adorable the discovery of true friendship and love between sosuke and ponyo is heart warming even if noah shouting when ponyo embraces human life can get a bit annoying but as delightful as many of the imaginative elements and loving relationships are there's very little or danger past miyazaki films have clear villains but the conflict in ponyo actually as the story goes along sosuke believes he's lost his mother at one point and in the background is the idea of the world going out of whack and that humans should be ashamed of the sea but ponyo is mostly tension free most glaringly its climax is uneventful despite how overall likable all the characters are br br ponyo will surely satisfy miyazaki's fans in every way with its imagination and newcomers will still be smitten by his simple yet visually ambitious storytelling but this is distinctly more of a children's movie best for families and others who love fantasy regardless of its form or target audience it's not quite what you'd expect from miyazaki considering his recent work but it's sure to be remembered as another of his beloved stories steven c br br visit my site at http com Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9675093293190002 Review: for readers who have already seen one of miyazaki's films he is still in top form and made another worthwhile experience okay you don't need to read any further now br br i already guess most readers are older than the two protagonists of this picture so i should say ponyo is not so much a family film as a chance to remember the feeling of being a small child discovering the world as you wanted to see it making up your own rules and boasting an exuberant enthusiasm at doing things on your own for the first time ponyo away from many of the problems that all age films tackle it never all the characters have good genuine hearts and believable problems br br the two main characters may be two of the most believable children i ever saw put on screen they are not simple minded arrogant or naive just curious enthusiastic and learning the ways of the world they are so easy to love but even more easy to identify with many films regard children from the outside as the adult looking into a world only a child could enter ponyo brings everyone back to that world in ponyo there lies the first time to learn and choose what you care about most which the film values with high esteem it is worth it to remember to feel it again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817832112312317 Review: being a fan of saint and the city of london i was very excited to see this movie on the list of the vancouver international film festival this movie has great shots an absolutely excellent soundtrack and interesting insights into a 'not so well london br br the movie is held completely in colours which i personally don't like too much furthermore the narration was a little too british and the comments sometimes got a little flat other than that there are some great comments by and excellent shots doesn't glorify london by showing all the great attractions of the city but rather gives deep insights in what london is really like from the east end to the vibrant centre with its music scene as well as the little for br br all in all br br great soundtrack nice shots great insights br br narration to watch at times very dark picture br br worth watching i give it a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925374388694763 Review: i have been reading a lot of different opinions and reviews of this movie and i understand why a lot of people get mixed feelings about ponyo whether it be the story line animation dialogue and so forth and i believe the most simple way i can answer to this is that it's a movie for a much much younger age an age much younger than that of totoro my neighbor totoro br br being a miyazaki fan like the majority of the surfers on this site i expected the wonderful animation music composition complex story telling the great steady development of characters how the story with today's society etc etc etc of a typical miyazaki film that we grew up with and to tell you the truth i didn't quite understand what the hell this story was supposed to be about or what the hell was going on until an hour and twenty minutes with twenty minutes left in the movie that this movie is not for the deep and hard core ghibli but for the and and happy go lucky japanese people also i believe this movie is based on simplicity and creative animation straight up grass roots ghibli studios style br br the fact that a villain is not present really surprised me other than the father and maybe that crazy ass but other than that this movie is just plain fun to stimulate a young one's mind and to make happy good time feeling that's all br br the animation goes back to the old school mid 80s early 90s era of miyazaki's films where very specific detail wasn't a big focus unlike mononoke princess mononoke and the latter i admire the simplicity which kind of created some small nostalgia when i first watched ghibli movies like totoro when i was a child the reaction and movement of the children are all very similar to that of kids and a lot of studio body language is very noticeable studio ghibli added some creative moments and sceneries that they can only do with it's wonderful animators but it probably won't take the ritual ghibli in awe br br the japanese dialogue also sounded very child friendly and a lot of scenes and dialogues are very very relative from what japanese kids and mothers would say and act the music if very and fluffy i guess you could say similar to totoro from beginning to end even the darker scenes didn't seem br br in the end this movie is one of a kind just about every aspect of this movie is for children and i waited a whole 80 mins to realize that quite frankly i have never seen a movie told or shown it the way miyazaki did it's refreshing to see that studio ghibli can still tell a story for a wider and much different scale of audience and still keep that trademark ghibli impression Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817306995391846 Review: like the 5 year old protagonists of his latest opus hayao miyazaki's ponyo with its unbridled innocence as though the anime has become a child himself in weaving a narrative that in its simplicity and an infectious charm in the process miyazaki recalling his earlier works paints a brightly colored world obviously geared for the younger audiences and the raw gleefully strips off the grim thematic elements that distinguish its immediate predecessors br br ponyo voiced by a fish with a young girl's face making her look like a cuddly child in a pink halloween costume escapes away from her underwater home and her school of siblings to explore the surface stranded ashore she is rescued by sosuke a five year old boy who along with his mom resides in a house on the nearby cliff this initial encounter and eventually friendship has a profound effect on ponyo who now wishes to become human but by becoming so inadvertently tips balance and unleashes a on land with help ponyo must pass a test to lift this curse and completely become a human br br despite the plot lacking the philosophical sophistication of say his most recent spirited away ponyo is nothing short of an astounding follow up characterized by the extremely attention to detail and masterful balancing of the real and the fantastic and of the simple joys and great fears it's a straightforward tale that though at times by its tendency to ramble like a toddler keeps in tune with its youthful pedigree to magically i will protect you sosuke tells ponyo matter of a childlike assertion not unlike the manner in which miyazaki his story with artful spirit Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9802454113960266 Review: perhaps not miyazaki's best work but i couldn't help but love it to death a five year old boy finds what he thinks is a goldfish stuck in a bottle he saves its life and keeps it in a bucket as a pet but it really is a magical being the daughter of a human wizard and a sea goddess ponyo as the boy names her is taken back to the sea by her father who tries to her from returning to land and becoming human but she gets into his magic and does what she wants to do the story is simple and cute where the film really comes alive though is in its tremendous artwork the drawings are more child like than in any of miyazaki's other works but there's beauty in its simplicity as with all of his films miyazaki creates this world of imagination that i was just so in awe of seeing it in the theater brought back memories of what it was like when the opening notes of jo score for princess mononoke washed over me and gave me goosebumps just short of a decade ago the score here is equally as wonderful i wanted to live in this world and never leave it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9355175495147705 Review: ponyo is a beautiful animated film with some dark undertones it features a kid sized story of longing and love with ecological implications but it is not preachy hayao miyazaki has little mermaid with japan's native myths and his trademark steam punk flights of fancy and the result is very rewarding there are some scary moments of storms and flooding but they are thrilling not horrific br br if you've ever wanted to run with the waves along the shore ride on a as an elevator completely transform yourself or make a friend for life ponyo is a fable for you Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9517127871513367 Review: i had heard news about this film from anime legend hayao miyazaki and i so wanted to see it but i was lucky enough to the film online at youtube after watching the film i knew that it is another miyazaki studio ghibli classic br br this film inspired by my favorite fairy tale the little mermaid is about a 5 year old boy named sosuke and his relationship with a goldfish princess whom he named ponyo who longs to become human and be with sosuke i won't give you anymore details you'll have to see the film for yourself so overall one of the best animated movies ever made with plenty of fantasy adventure and humor i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9902357459068298 Review: it has been widely agreed that hayao miyazaki is a master at his craft when it comes to combining rich animation with thoughtful story lines and similarly imaginative characters his movies from nausicaa totoro kiki laputa and mononoke to the recent moving castle are all not only gorgeously rendered in terms of art but in terms of movie making as well can this man do no wrong not really but it is impossible to expect everyone of his movies to always be five star his newest film ponyo an family friendly tale of a goldfish out of water is as animated and alive with interesting characters as you would expect and yet this is the first film of his which treads into lesser territory don't get me wrong ponyo is not a bad movie by any means as mentioned it is a sight for the eyes and is as charming and adorable as totoro and kiki the problem is that the story doesn't stay afloat to satisfy anyone eager for another engrossing in depth plot br br for its opening hour ponyo is miyazaki storytelling at its finest in which a rowdy and young goldfish who later becomes named ponyo makes a forbidden trip to the human world where she is subsequently adopted by a boy her own age named sosuke modeled interestingly after the director's own son this does not please father a mysterious wizard named fujimoto who is very angry at the humans for their destruction of the sea this theme is not much different from miyazaki's other films a problem he very much intends to by creating from the of his submarine he separates the pair and tries to talk ponyo into staying underwater with him the goldfish however has already tasted both blood healing a cut on his finger and some of the human food ham which she becomes inexplicably addicted to and of course steals into her father's forbidden transforming into a hyperactive young girl who is the spitting image of from my neighbor totoro this a dangerous tsunami which threatens to the entire world with water with his wife a sea goddess who shifts from super sized to human size form fujimoto decides to test the two love for each other they do this by the sea to the level of house prompting the youngsters to set out across their now ocean infested world in an over sized toy boat made possible by own magical powers br br it is at this point where ponyo begins to run out of steam although ponyo and sosuke are adorable and the scenes involving them are funny and cute they slow down the film where the film really takes on water unfortunately is at the climax in which sosuke must prove his love to ponyo presented in a way which is strangely anticlimactic and rushed bringing an otherwise charming tale to an abrupt halt this will likely viewers expecting another instant masterpiece from the man who has delivered far more interesting for many of his other movies remember the destruction of laputa search for little rescue of fight with curtis the rescue of the forest head or even the test between and all those were far more satisfying and felt more complete than this one br br on a technical level ponyo cannot be the animation is absolutely gorgeous to look at produced entirely without a single shot of computer generated imagery and naturally joe provides us with yet another breathtaking musical score the best moments being the rousing sequences underwater accompanied by a chorus and a soprano voice and the backgrounds are lovingly painted and detailed as any other ghibli movies br br having proved themselves worthy on translating and dubbing previous movies into english with top quality results disney studios and pixar once again provide an english dub complete with a mostly capable cast of actors frankie jonas is surprisingly good as sosuke sounding very natural and believable throughout noah as ponyo on the other hand sometimes goes overboard in shouting her lines before eventually settling down toward the end leads aside the rest of the cast includes liam neeson as the fujimoto who manages himself unsurprisingly well in the character as in an omnipresent tone which is not much different from her in lord of the rings matt damon as constantly father who is good but nothing to write home about and tina fey as lisa of them fey is the best voice in the entire cast the character with just the right amount of spirit and personality her scenes with sosuke show real chemistry on the other hand cloris leachman who was spectacular as in castle in the sky is disappointingly wasted as one of three handicapped elderly women she barely has any lines who are also voiced by betty white and lily of them only character a woman named shows any real personality but if i were casting the movie i'd switch with leachman probably the only really jarring drawback of the dub is a techno of the film's catchy but ridiculously repetitive title song which thankfully doesn't occur until midway through the closing credits br br on the whole ponyo is a good film a fine piece of animated work which is perfect for youngsters and family audiences due to the loss of momentum toward the end though it falls far short of classic status since miyazaki at his least is still better than a majority of other animated films though i'll be generous and give ponyo a full star recommendation because any feature of his is still very much worth watching particularly on the big screen be sure to catch it in the theaters while you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9475135803222656 Review: said to be inspired from disney's the little mermaid ponyo on the cliff by the sea is japanese animation master hayao miyazaki's next big work after the well received spirited away in 2001 and moving castle in 2004 in ponyo his signature style of fantasy realms and children characters are on display once again br br sosuke the boy lead in the film discovers a trapped in a glass jar while playing by the seaside below the cliff he stays with his mum lisa above and atop it sosuke shakes the jar to try and get the out but the little is stuck he then tries to pull it out but it just cannot come loose sosuke then place the jar on the ground before smashing a small rock onto it breaking it into pieces instantly while suffering a small cut on the finger he then checks to see if the is still alive as he observes it the reacts by licking the blood off his finger suddenly excited sosuke quickly rushes back to the house and put the in a small bucket of water in hope that it will survive it did and he named it br br the above scene would what is to come for the remainder of the film it is of the interactions between sosuke and ponyo and it is one that hayao miyazaki did meticulously well in portraying he must have a keen sense of observation and understanding of how children behave before he depicts this chemistry of communication between the two main characters the behavior of the children would also extend into the rest of the film in their further encounters br br the affection between sosuke and ponyo grew as the film progresses from the moment sosuke brought ponyo to school in car the best moment came when the two were reunited after a brief separation when father fujimoto george a magical sea the ponyo before her in a magic bubble with kind intention br br fujimoto who was once human has grown to refer humans with disgust for the sea and stealing its life but all ponyo wants is to be human and be with sosuke so for a second time she escapes accidentally his father's precious store of magical into the sea creating a storm of waves and the small town in the process br br what follows are the adventures of sosuke and ponyo in the flooded town br br is there a happily ever after in this one would true love prevail you find out br br looking at the art in ponyo on the cliff by the sea there appears to be a from miyazaki's past works in terms of rendering it looks unfamiliar because the environment apart from the characters at play in every scene is not colored in the usual fashion as in spirited away 2001 and moving castle 2004 the appeal is from what appears to be color drawings the objects and characters are also not as detailed as before br br this is peculiar if taken on face value but from the way the story is written and told the possible explanation is that miyazaki is allowing the audience to view the film with a child's tint yet allowing the adults to reminisce on a japan when they were younger this move could have prevented prospective moviegoers new to miyazaki's work to see it the trailer did nothing to promote ponyo as well taking the case to japan however would be a different story as miyazaki's far than exceed any marketing technique br br in summary though the whole did not equal to its parts aside from miyazaki's ability to cast vivacious and animated characters the film lacks elements of thrill and wonder when measured against previous works resulting in a of big screen presence br br the sparks of ponyo and sosuke failed to light up the film in a big way but moments of warmth kindness and love can still be found in recognizing the film as one that is not made for the kids but of the kids who everyone is or once was Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9513157606124878 Review: miyazaki's studio ghibli shows his wonderful touch life in every little action of the characters in ponyo when sosuke puts down so carefully his little boat to reach for the red fish you know that you'll have a very good time watching this movie br br the characters are interesting and you really care for them they recall visually other stories seems a grown up nausicaa with a son an old lady in wheelchair remembers the witch in moving castle br br the presence of the elements wind rain and the sea with its great powerful waves is so strong that i think it has never been evoked in such a way in any other movie it is a simple story loosely inspired by the little mermaid and it reach for the very heart of the audience just like totoro the other miyazaki's true masterpiece br br an instant classic with a great soundtrack and a catchy song during the ending credits don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796931743621826 Review: i have a strong feeling that what you think of this film will strongly depend on your frame of reference if you've never seen a miyazaki film before then it will probably confuse the heck out of you if you have seen a miyazaki film before then it will still probably confuse the heck out of you but you won't really care that's because i found that the first time i saw one of his animated films i tried too hard to figure out what was happening and why and it impacted my enjoyment of the film now that i have seen just about every miyazaki film i see the and just take it all in enjoying the beauty of it all in many ways these films at least to western audiences is like drugs lots of strange and beautiful images that don't always initially make sense but sure feel great to see of all the miyazaki films this might have the most unusual and incomprehensible story line even more so than spirited away and princess mononoke or my neighbor totoro but like these and many other studio films if you just sit back and watch you are rewarded with a fabulous tale but because it is so hard to describe and others have already done so i won't even go there br br as for the artwork it's very typical of one of these japanese films though there was one noticeable change there was a very extensive use of what looked like colored for the backgrounds this was not a bad thing at all the lovely like look was very pleasing and unique in some ways it looked like a tiny bit of bill art style was infused into a typical miyazaki film with a high frame rate exceptional character animation which imbued them with tons of personality and a great wow factor this is an exceptional film for all ages though clearly designed more for younger audiences the totoro fans especially it is a bit scary here and there during the storm segments but there is plenty of great stuff for adults as an adult at least chronologically so i loved the cute stuff and applaud the other of the film br br a great film among miyazaki's best i don't give it a 10 because i am hesitant to ever do that plus i did like a few of the studio's other films a bit more particularly totoro but that doesn't mean you shouldn't rush out now and see it do it and do yourself a favor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9444208145141602 Review: i have recently watched this film and have decided to comment on it br br the best way to watch this film is to not expect what you have seen in the past by miyazaki miyazaki is well known for his work on on spirited away and moving castle well for western viewers anyway both of them films were kind of similar to each other but at the same time completely different however ponyo is a whole different type of story and animation all together br br the story follows ponyo a fish that has the face a girl after ponyo runs away from her home at the bottom of the sea she find a whole new world she never knew was out there and new trouble as well when she almost caught by a fishing boat she was rescued by a five year old boy known as br br the story then follows the two of them and the pure friendship between a boy and a fish can ponyo really stay with forever br br i feel the movie was inspired by the little mermaid and at the same time similar to no totoro br br the movie is very short and you have very little time to learn about the characters in this movie but the characters a fish and a little boy so how much are you expecting to learn about them the film is set over about what seems to be 3 days i think this is why the movie is so short br br i really enjoyed watching this movie and i hope you all enjoy this movie as well Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636813402175903 Review: i absolutely loved this movie since i don't want to give much away it's basically about about a mother and a daughter and the life they have together it's very heartwarming story between the struggles they have i also think natalie and susan have perfect chemistry throughout the entire film this is definitely worth seeing two thumbs up way up Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.971986711025238 Review: this is a must see movie you will laugh you will cry and when it's over you'll wish there were more well written and compelling this movie draws you in and holds on tight the casting was perfect the characters and the performances outstanding nanny is the standard to which all women should hold themselves strong forgiving protective and never judgmental nanny to me is the epitome of what a christian mother and woman should be a true pillar of the community if i were half the woman nanny is i might consider myself to be doing okay i would have been devastated if nanny had died at some point in the movie but since she didn't i will definitely buy this when it comes out on dvd i can only hope that the story continues and that ruben goes back to lackawanna to try to rebuild the town piece by piece and person by person Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.945795476436615 Review: hayao miyazaki's latest and eighth film for studio no no ponyo ponyo on the cliff by the sea is a wonderfully fun and imaginative look at childhood at a time when it seems that film animation has been dominated by disney cgi masterpieces it is both refreshing and comforting to know that miyazaki is still relying on traditional hand drawn animation to tell his charming and enchanting stories br br the story revolves around the friendship between a magical sea goldfish and the human child that she encounters during a curious outing to see the human world the human child sosuke lives in a small house on a cliff overlooking a small port city in southern japan based on island where he lives with his young mom lisa sosuke names the strange goldfish ponyo and takes it to the nursing center that lisa works at ponyo is definitely not your typical goldfish and soon begins to adapt and take on human aspects she develops human speech and an appetite for ham meat by some blood from a cut on finger br br yet just as sosuke and ponyo begin to develop a bond ponyo is taken back by her father fujimoto who is a former human who has rejected the surface world and is now attempting to collect and develop magical taken from the sea that aid him in and the world's oceans br br desire to become human has become so strong however that fujimoto is unable to contain her anymore and she takes on a more human appearance and breaks free from her water world home and goes back to see sosuke br br during her breakout ponyo unintentionally releases of magical which unleashes all sorts of magical sea creatures that causes a violent storm in the seas surrounding town desperate to resolve rebellion he soon calls upon the help of his beautiful wife mother the water mother lady of the sea br br as with his past films miyazaki's no no ponyo touches upon various themes of and this time focusing on the health and vitality of the world's oceans the opening sequence is at times sobering when ponyo encounters a vessel which is scraping the ocean's floor uncovering mountains of garbage and debris one can understand the anger and frustration of the character of fujimoto who has spent his lifetime trying to repair the damage civilization is doing to its oceans yet finding it an daunting and almost endeavor br br enough can not be said of the remarkable animation in this film it is at times bizarre and outrageous but at the same time charming and curious clearly miyazaki wanted to capture the sense and style of a child's imagination the art style has the appearance of crayon pencil drawings and is wonderfully colorful and fanciful it is almost like a child's color book come to life br br child actors and do great work as ponyo and sosuke they bring adorable charm to their roles in particular sounds so darn cute as ponyo that it is little wonder that sosuke falls for the magical girl former campaign girl model and actress no is also very good in her role as modern mom lisa i was a bit confused at first by her character as i initially thought she was older sister it also didn't help that sosuke kept referring to her as lisa rather than mom but i guess it is perhaps a sign of the times and an indicator of the modern japanese family in the anime series crayon also refers to his mom by first name as well br br 80s comedian sounds totally different as the serious fujimoto but wisely doesn't make his character sound cartoony villainous or goofy menacing while we don't get to know his character more former pro baseball player and actor who portrays father also delivers some nice voice work the opening theme no by japanese soprano is simply beautiful and stirring in contrast the and no no ponyo theme is light and amusing and evokes images of a traditional japanese nursery rhyme during one brilliant sequence the soundtrack takes on an almost operatic sound with music that sounds like die br br the film is not perfect however and does suffer from moments where the central story of ponyo and sosuke takes a back seat to some of miyazaki's overwhelming fantastical visuals i also had wished we had more time to explore back story as well as the relationship between sosuke and his father br br like delivery service no moving castle princess and my neighbor totoro no totoro no no ponyo is another miyazaki classic that is a marvelous feast for the eyes like a modern day fairytale the film tells a timeless story of friendship and love that will surely be cherished in years to come Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871355891227722 Review: while hayao miyazaki's movies have always been hit or miss with me with regards to story they are gorgeous to the eye with characters of simple animation against a backdrop of artistic images ponyo sticks to that formula with a lead character so adorable i want a doll of her and scenery so pretty it wouldn't look out of place framed up as a picture on a wall br br the story on the other hand i didn't enjoy quite as much as his last two wide releases spirited away and moving castle it was just a tad too juvenile coming across as more for kids and leaving adults to just enjoy the animation br br i was also disappointed that the score done by joe who also the scores for the above mentioned two movies wasn't nearly as memorable this time around while i can't quite recall score now i still remember it being one of the most beautiful i had ever heard ditto though i only remember it being very to the movie maybe it's because ponyo is more juvenile fare that the score isn't quite as haunting in any case this movie is still a must watch for fans of anime or miyazaki Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9830027222633362 Review: this is the latest ghibli movie and it is also a major departure from the studio's established style first of all this film was obviously aimed at young children much more so than any of their previous films it lacks the depth of the other films and features a brand new far less realistic style of and yet it is ever so entertaining even though there is nothing put in to attract adults i still found myself drawn to the screen and fully immersed in the story the movie's secret is brutal honesty with regard to the plot and the characters the story and the characters are very with their feelings intentions etc but that makes them all the more endearing special attention was also paid to the soundtrack which is absolutely amazing despite being way different from previous ghibli soundtracks i find myself singing the cute theme song all the time as will anyone who sees this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773149490356445 Review: quite simply i was tickled pink watching this in the movie theatre and from ear to ear eyes wide open whilst trying to take all the details in that are at the same time insanely simple fresh yet incredibly sophisticated breathtaking and in imaginative br br in terms of audience age range it is probably pre totoro the plot works because of the pure heart of 5 years olds who are focused in what they want and conscientious in their pursuit they lives in a world that is by cynicism and cultural learning of how everything is to work while most critics might disregard this film due to the lack of a or 'plot' film although it is in there somewhere it is precisely for this reason the film should be cherished too often our judgement are by our own limitations of cinematic and cultural standing like most of film each is totally unique but undeniably ponyo may at times feel so unique and fresh it may feel alien like br br the viewing experience provide a wonderful change from all the generic children's products that are generally to please the adult ie animals that talks like their human counterparts eddie murphy in shrek it is perhaps comforting to know that good old fashioned hand drawn cells still work so incredibly well in this digital era where shrek cars generally triumph it therefore feeling rather nostalgic at the same time makes the film feels timeless a bit like how totoro and jungle book hasn't really aged br br the subtleties of each character's expression and body language is captured in such nuanced interpretation that digital films like wall e can never compete on or if it does it would be a very expensive process it would be a big pity for wall e to win over this one at the oscars and it probably will this year yet it might be quite unfair to compare the 2 as it is really the craftsmanship and the story telling that wins at the end of the day for this is a true master of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9511610865592957 Review: hayao miyazaki's magic continues with this absolute crowd pleaser ponyo on the cliff by the sea his latest animated film which turns on the usual sweetness to charm your socks off i thought that the trailer featured its song which was quietly hypnotic and i didn't have to wait for an invite to make sure i got my ticket for the sneak preview of the movie scheduled to open here next week br br for fans of studio ghibli films you'll probably know what you're in for as miyazaki has yet another winner in his filmography that will win new fans over i'm embarrassed to say the least that i've so far watched only my neighbour totoro eyes that pile of ghibli dvds and love it to bits but i guess this would serve as a final push for me not to continue missing what would likely be animated films that i would enjoy br br ponyo voiced by is a magic goldfish that yearns to know what is life beyond the sea with her constant in a bubble to the surface of the water to sneak a peek nonetheless these ambitions do not well with her humanoid dad fujimoto who some hatred toward the human race for pollution and briefly touching a subplot on environmental protection revenge by mother nature as well an accident one day sees ponyo being washed ashore and picked up by five year old boy sosuke who lives on a house on the said cliff with his mother lisa while dad is mostly out to sea since he's a sailor and you can expect some moments of throwback to the likes of the little mermaid or splash made for kids saying anything more would be to spoil the fun br br the artwork here is still simply astounding even though it's in 2d glory knowing that each cell is painstakingly worked on there are so many things going on at the same time within the same frame that you'll probably be game for repeated viewings just to spot them all this definitely beats any 3d or cg animated production any day given its beauty coming from its simplicity and not only from the artwork department but on its story too despite complaints coming in that it took a leaf from the hans christian classic while there are to make this film extremely dark it only suggested certain dark themes but opted instead for a film with more positive emotions suitable for both kids and adults alike br br at its core its about love that between the family members of lisa and sosuke and especially between mother and son more so it's about the love between the boy and his new pet fish which he ponyo and i tell you ponyo herself has enough cuteness in her to beat the likes of bolt and eve all hands down characterization here is top notch and it's hard not to fall in love with ponyo in whichever form adopted especially when she's such a playful being who doesn't hide her emotions if she's upset with you either she turns away or you could expect a jet stream come spewing from her mouth into your face br br ponyo on the cliff by the sea is a definite in to my top films of this year without hesitation and the next time i go to tokyo i'm sure as hell going to make my way to the ghibli museum to under the magical world brought to us by hayao miyazaki highly recommended film so don't you go missing this on the big screen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.981280505657196 Review: as a long time fan of studio ghibli and especially hayao miyazaki films i went to the film right on the opening day when i went out of the theater i had this strange feeling that something was missing this magical feeling i was experiencing in all miyazaki films before but i couldn't say why it failed this time after i thought about the other ghibli movies i may know the reason this film had most of the elements of a great miyazaki anime cute characters wonderful key animation a great soundtrack composed by joe and the warm story telling giving you the feeling of watching a high quality japanese animation film however two elements were lacking a deep story and the purpose of this film was obviously to entertain small children with a simple story line as in case of totoro so a complicated story as been told in spirited away or princess mononoke is not really necessary but on the other hand this story was simply too superficial i could not connect to the main characters because there was no character development dramatic scenes were only limited and did not last very long i really hate to give only 7 stars for a miyazaki film because i would give 10 stars to all previous movies right away but this time it was simply not this wonderful ghibli experience Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.861013650894165 Review: whenever hayao miyazaki does the writes directs and a movie he makes a classic film for the ages he has done it again with no no ponyo br br the story is about a girl fish who is kept on a very tight along with her younger sisters by her father a bitter ex human wizard named fujimoto the fish escapes from her father and rides a to shore where she is caught up in a operation and finds herself stuck in a bottle this underwater sequence must be one of the most drawn animated scenes ever and stands on its own as a reason to search out the theatrical release miyazaki who shows no fear of having a busy scene has outdone himself there were literally hundreds of individually drawn sea creatures of every imaginable size all in motion at the same time br br when the fish escapes the operation while still trapped in the bottle a five year old boy named spots her in the water and is able to break the bottle saving her since she is the result of her father's magic she is capable of magic herself and her father actively tries to retrieve her the boy names the fish ponyo just when learns that ponyo can speak her father successfully her back into captivity br br after a war of wills with her father ponyo manages to escape again with the ability to change herself into a human she meets up again with in a storm and the story continues from there in many interesting ways there is a cuteness factor in this film and arguably surpassing that of no totoro joe once again provided outstanding musical support br br the story itself is simple as are miyazaki's films in general and should appeal to a broad spectrum of viewers while i haven't viewed it enough to be sure the film doesn't seem to be one which will keep scholars in long discussions as sen to no did nonetheless this is the ultimate feel good entertainment movie i gave the movie a ten out of ten rating Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9296575784683228 Review: this is a superb film and was immediately put in my top ten trust me i know films it's one of the movies that really makes you think not necessarily about the storyline but about yourself the film is about a fifteen year old kid leland fitzgerald who kills an autistic boy he is sent to juvenile hall where he meets pearl madison his teacher his relationship with pearl slowly grows and eventually pearl decides to write a story on leland and his peers but as he gets closer to finding out motive he learns he must deal with his own issues first br br this is a great film and a must see with great music by the and a fantastic score watch it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875303506851196 Review: the united states of leland was an amazing movie i kept passing it on the guide on my tv not knowing what it was and never having the chance to sit there and get into it then one morning when i woke up early i saw that it was just about to start so i decided to watch it i had the time and interest to watch it when i saw that ryan gosling was in the movie and then that he was the main character i was immediately sucked in and could not move from my couch the struggle that leland goes through is such an inspiring story everyone has to deal with the same type of thoughts throughout sometime in their life whether it be a small minor detail or something as big as what he's going through i have to sit and watch the movie again just to catch all the stuff that i may have missed the first time around as a general comment i would recommend this movie to anyone who is a gosling fan or anyone who just likes a good movie with a real good story the fact that there are so many other big stars who all also had great performances is just an added bonus so do what you can to take the time to check out this movie i can almost be sure it won't be a waste of time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8736509680747986 Review: this is what confuses me about critics and their opinion i usually do take in what the critics say about a film on most occasions before i see a movie br br however i saw this one without knowing anything about it mainly because of the cast kevin spacey and don cheadle are two of the most acclaimed and in my opinion best actors alive and ryan gosling is on a fast escalating journey up there as well his reality and humanity which he exudes in most of his portrayals makes the audience truly believe in the character and whats happening to him he's really my favourite actor of my generation i've always found malone pretty cute ever since donnie darko and if she chooses to keep doing similar roles then heck i ain't complaining br br back to my point this movie really moved me i believed it the acting was top class as one would expect the actually movie left the audience with the ultimate aim of a good movie reflection and pondering which ensues after the final credits roll i think i must watch it again to decipher how this movie was critically i know that their reviews must be taken with a pinch of salt at least i know now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9206541776657104 Review: i just saw this movie tonight coming into it i thought it would be good because i like natalie portman alot and susan sarandon is a great actor too but it was way better than i could have imagined you come out of the movie feeling great the acting was excellent which is something that can be hard to come by lately natalie portman is destined for great things and me being a college student at think that it is great that she is going to school instead of just being an actor anyways back on subject the movie keeps you interested the entire way through and i definitely think that everyone should go see it i would give more details but i don't want to give away the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9484573006629944 Review: maybe people do like having the devil around more than god maybe we like that safety net of a reason making a mistake only to blame the devil for the pain and suffering in the world there is so much hardship spilling out into the masses that it is difficult to not see the sadness on the faces of all you pass leland p fitzgerald understands all of this he knows that maybe everything won't be ok and maybe helping someone leave this earth to avoid the pain their life has waiting for them is a risk he needs to take for someone he loves credit goes to screenwriter director matthew ryan for creating a lyrical prose about two suburban families who have crossed paths in good times and bad just looking at the cast of almost all a and b list actors shows that the material really resonates with its audience emotions don't need to be worn on one's sleeve to exist sometimes all we want to do is end the suffering br br ryan gosling brings an understated performance to the table here that encompasses the of his character leland's emotions he is a very passionate and intelligent young man cutting through the bs of life knowing what he sees and accepting the worse with the better the film is a catharsis for the souls of those affected by the horrific event of leland killing his ex girlfriend's mentally challenged brother in the confused mind of this teen he goes into the incident knowing full well what he was going to do he was going to stop the pain that he sees everywhere but most of all on the face of young ryan almost immediately he realizes that he has made a mistake that maybe playing god is not a job he has been put on earth to do whether or not this is true will soon be put to debate as the murder begins a chain of events which finally bring meaning to many people's lives as they wake up to the of life this boy has opened their eyes to both sorrow and rebirth br br with haunting ballads sung by former sunny day real estate jeremy the movie goes through a journey of small vignettes of two lives in the aftermath of tragedy the acting is superb throughout with special mention to a few for someone who plays the naïve in most films chris klein actually does well with much the same material here yet also with an evolution into a man of purpose his is effective when utilized in the right part similar to his success in election and i am interested to see if directors will be allow him to expand his talents and sink his teeth into something more substantial malone is effective in much the same effect as well playing the role of troubled youth as she has in donnie darko and life as a house don cheadle is a stalwart of professionalism giving us a different take on the compassionate therapist from the one he did in manic and martin donovan is brilliant as the grieving father trying to keep his wits together and eventually realizing he must keep his family from falling apart as well also it is great seeing the beautiful in a small but important role br br when tragedy hits people band together to get through it all as leland points out at one point you see men and women helping others out and hugging when they see the pain and suffering surrounding them but after a couple of days everything goes back to normal character the optimistic viewpoint that at least we get a glimpse of people's true nature of wanting to help and be good to each other only to be shot back at with the well at least we do during tragedy maybe we don't want to think we are good natured because it does make us feel we should be good all the time and that when bad must have in turn meant to be so by being flawed we allow ourselves to and try again leland's mistake lets him see the love he had for those close to him as well as opening the eyes of others to wake up and not let their loved ones drift any further from them one can't focus on the sadness of others when they must first come to grips with their own has crafted a parable for this and a truly effective piece of film making with hopefully many more to come Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794299602508545 Review: only few can understand leland's character and to do that u most likely are to see both sides of life and to face this reality is very hard and can lead some few to bad acts like leland's character does but for such sad and real reasons that his intentions were good in the sense that the intention to save another from physical or mental in this case pain over long time and it is really sad how mostly everyone in this movie makes mistakes in it but the one character to make one through good intentions is killed by it the lesson of this movie is for the unique person to see realize face and make right of the real life situation u see and to make right or inspire one who can make right of a wrong situation but before that u have to see both sides of something and it for the sake of long peace and of all human life aka don't be ignorant Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9376025199890137 Review: the title comes from an an adolescent inmate in a facility makes on the front cover of his school book on government titled the united states he adds of his name br br many characterizations in this movie work well the scenes between leland ryan gosling and becky malone pearl don cheadle and father fitzgerald spacey as well as with leland becky and sister julie michelle williams among many others br br but the central thread of this movie the on which everything hangs is the character and motives of leland he's a somewhat shy passive nice high school student who introduces himself to becky whom we find is going to an alternative school because of a past history of drug problems in family she has a sister julie who's just from high school and preparing to go on to college julie's boy friend julie's age and whose parents' had recently died is also living with them br br leland lives with his mother his father kevin spacey and mother have long been divorced and his father is a famous novelist leland is very perceptive the young boy in the sixth sense saw dead people leland sees teenage lovers and recognizes that years later they will divorce that pain is going to follow many people's present experience of happiness but for reasons that are never made explicit his gift seems to operate some times for some people some relationships and not for others br br parts of the movie feel a bit like a derivative borrowing from american beauty the sixth sense the graduate and possibly some others i didn't recognize that wouldn't be bad if only the character of leland worked br br i think gosling did a great job of playing leland but the script and the story imposed limitations would such an observant meditative young man ever be homicidal even for reasons nothing in the film gives a reason for this i'm a retired therapist with much experience working with families and teenagers while many of the reactions shown in the film work this part this most essential element certainly does not br br and there is at least one other element which in my experience would not fit with real life although it's not as critical the reason for the differences between the sisters becky and julie are never hinted at but that's okay once two begin occupying different roles one the all good girl the other the troubled one the roles themselves can begin driving each other to more extreme positions for the troubled one becky it's kind of what do i have to do to be loved around here give up being me and become julie and the pressure to live up to being the all good parent pleasing child is no less intense on julie so why would she break up with her boy friend of long standing and of whom her parents so obviously approve br br don cheadle was good as leland's teacher all others were good in their parts 98 of the scenes were good what was missing was that crucial slip in understanding human nature br br good acting flawed story and psychology worth seeing not a total loss Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9201593399047852 Review: after stabbing a retarded boy the fifteen years old troubled and leland p fitzgerald ryan gosling is sent to a juvenile detention his teacher and writer pearl madison don cheadle gets close and tries to understand him first with intention of writing a book and later becoming his friend leland slowly his sad vision of world showing that he is a sociopath br br the united states of leland is a depressive and interesting study of a character the low paced riveting screenplay pieces of the story like a puzzle there are excellent lines and dialogs the performances are great although the twenty three years old ryan gosling does not convince as a fifteen years old teenager but it seems that a part is missing to complete the puzzle and make the united states of leland an unforgettable movie the disappointing of the why for the violent action of leland against ryan is not convincing or touching indeed shows that this character is a totally deranged sociopath with a weird and sick sight of world further the way allen harris gets knife is ridiculous my vote is seven br br title brazil o de leland the world of leland Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8839930891990662 Review: i loved catcher in the it happens to be my favorite book the author of catcher has the rights to the book and made it so not one person can make a movie about it with his permission br br with that said heres united states of leland beautiful movie with much meaning and depth in emotion but a lot of it reminded me of catcher almost too much reminded me of catcher the few stories that leland told in the movie such as visiting new york and his adventures were very similar to those of in catcher and the way leland views people and emotions is also similar to they both are simple and true to themselves and others superior acting credited to don cheadle and kevin great editing all falls together perfectly and loved the story all together recommend as a buy or at least a rent good movie br br the only thing that it does drag at some points but makes up for it in the long run give it time and appreciate a good movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9760874509811401 Review: i enjoyed appreciated will view this movie again because i am sure there are subtleties that i missed wonderfully cast no over acting or cliché performance or plot uses a tragic event to reflect multiple relationships how those involved in each relationship are connected or disconnected and perceptions of life what position each one occupies in the relationship in life and how they cope with the confusion joy hurt and disappointment of discovering that things are not what they perceived them to be at first i thought there were and the observed but that is not the case we are all connected somehow and our perceived separation is only in small degrees i recommend the movie to everyone especially those in teaching social work religious counseling and every other person that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9403543472290039 Review: my god ryan gosling has made a lot of deep characters in his career this is one of his wonderful acting jobs for me this is a very deep movie needs a lot of concentration not because is difficult to watch just because you understand it if you put your shoes in this kid even though has everything and has famous father that is a writer has a deeper mind you don't understand why he kills this poor kid until you really heard what he has to say and you start to think at least to me that a lot of things that he says is true simple kid sweet very gentle in a way normal like any teenage but inside of him suffer because he start to look at the world in a different way then you understand why he did what he did i recommend this movie for those who likes deep drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781489372253418 Review: this movie was a masterpiece of human emotions and experience i think that a lot of people get caught up in leland's apparent mental illness as the storyline but i was drawn into the relationships of many of the characters and what they reveal about the force of human emotions much of the message of the movie is that we never know the good without the bad which is a little cliché but what makes this movie so good and so original is that it very eloquently portrays the crushing and devastating force that the bad can have whether you see the bad everywhere like leland or are experiencing the utter helplessness of unrequited love or a relationship that just isn't going to work no matter how bad you want it to this movie captures how helpless relationships and emotions can make you feel better than any movie i've seen and it is as depressing a movie as it is good Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.846405565738678 Review: this has to be one of the most powerful message sending movies i saw lately it was absolutely flawless all the way amazingly original and thought provoking story is unusual and original and the characters make this story very very powerful it's about a guy who kills his ex girlfriend's retarded kid brother and as he is sent to juvenile prison through many memory flashbacks you get a grip on a story and you don't let it go until the very end murder he commits changes the course of life for every member of his family and the family of deceased and as you watch and realize that everyone has its own story and its own dark side you just appreciate this movie even more it's a total tour de force cause those actions cannot be described by simple words his motive of committing murder is left explained and it makes viewers think acting was pretty much flawless and the cast was very good it contains many familiar faces if you like the movies that are thought provoking and that just make u think during them e g dr ' then 'the united states of is an excellent movie choice for you otherwise you should pass this movie and watch it when you're in the mood for serious thought provoking movie br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9914060831069946 Review: i remember seeing the trailer for this film and i absolutely knew i had to see this movie it looked like something that would be right up my alley br br the united states of leland is a terrific movie it is not one that will leave you with a nice pleasant ending but with a sad empty feeling instead and when i say it will leave you with an empty feeling i do not mean that as a bad thing i believe that you are meant to fill that empty feeling with your own thoughts about the characters and general motives and how they act as parts of society br br ryan gosling is perfectly cast as leland he is intelligent yet stoic i like the way that he narrates the film with his journal the supporting cast is terrific as well kevin spacey is very good as always and don cheadle is amazing as leland's teacher and mentor br br this was a great story and is very smart and thought provoking i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9922478199005127 Review: i just came back from seeing this awesome movie i can relate to it so much it reminded me when my sister had to go to college we had to move from place to place and my mom acts like adele august boys might not like this movie since it brings tears to your eyes one of the best real life movies i've ever seen and natalie portman rules 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9932021498680115 Review: leland follows the story of leland p fitzgerald ryan gosling a teenager who has apparently murdered a severely retarded peer the brother of a girl he was dating the issue is not whether he did it or not – leland admits to it straight away – but rather why interestingly rather than a crime drama leland becomes a character story examining why people do what they do – not necessarily the easiest ground to till br br and leland features the required indie group of screwed up people aside from the title character there's also pearl don cheadle who is his teacher at the juvenile facility and who sees straight off that leland is different we meet leland's distant and egotistical father kevin spacey in an extended cameo who never seems emotionally stirred in any way by what his son did but the real come out when we immerse ourselves in the the family of the retarded child first there's leland's girlfriend becky malone a drug addict who can't keep herself clean her sister julie michelle williams perhaps the most normal person in the film who merely seeks to get away from it all and allen harris chris klein a young man who lives with the and is julie's boyfriend lastly there's ryan michael welch whom all the others call goofball who cannot communicate and seems barely aware of his surroundings br br leland focuses primarily on its eponymous protagonist but the movie slowly – occasionally too slowly – burrows into everyone's lives asking the chief question why do people do what they do while leland discusses it openly in a journal pearl allows him to keep examining notions of good and bad and personal responsibility all the characters at some point in the film face a moment where they must make the fundamental choice of their own happiness or perhaps the most basic choice any human can make and the movie takes a good look at what goes into those choices and the consequences of them br br in the beginning of the film you're simply struck by the depth of the cast spacey cheadle gosling michelle williams even chris klein – these are people who for the most part tend to elevate any film they are in and putting them all together makes for a heady brew for a space in the middle the film seems to stall along as it unfolds it looks for a while as if it will be content merely to ask questions and not supply any answers but when we arrive at the home stretch and the movie starts to hit its stride and come together leland becomes a quietly powerful piece of film making leland's explanation of the world and his actions in the end bring every story into focus and all the investment you've made in the film pays off br br saying ryan gosling is excellent is like saying a sunny day is nice at this point in his career it's redundant – this is one of the finest young actors working today and it is a pleasure to watch him craft what could have been an unlikable character into a thought provoking protagonist gosling employs such subtlety here that it hardly seems like acting he has to face off most of the film opposite don cheadle whom we know has the goods and he not only holds his own he elevates game as well cheadle himself is in top notch form pearl with a fully rounded humanity – for good and bad spacey is kind of one note but that's the character and he handles it excellently i was surprised by chris klein with this level of acting i thought he would be buried in the mix but he gives probably the turn of his career so far terrific work all around br br leland is a bit of a downer and again it's in spots but it finishes strongly and leaves a lasting impact on the viewer on this one anyway there's also a subtle commentary on racism in the film in leland's first day in juvenile hall class he's the only white person in the room that like much of the movie is very effectively handled i wouldn't go so far as to call this required viewing – some might find it too slow or too odd – but i thought it was one of the better films i've seen in a while far stronger and more satisfying than most fare out there i'd recommend it – with the above – if for no other reason than to watch gosling further perfect his craft Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9596379399299622 Review: i noted that the official imdb review refers to leland as a sociopath i believe that this diagnosis is and profoundly incorrect br br this is a movie about sadness and about the ability of one particular teenage boy to see sadness in daily life as it lies in wait around every corner in advance of the unfolding of the lives that it a sociopath is a person who cannot empathize with others and who while understanding the difference between right and wrong does not care about this difference a sociopath is a subject who places himself or herself at the center of that universe with total disregard for the impact that the actions have for those around him or her one of the defining characteristics of a sociopath is that a true sociopath lacks the ability to feel empathy lacks the ability to feel that which others feel and does not changes in the moods of others as the result of that actions with those actions a sociopath cannot feel the pain of others or understand that the pain of others is the result of the own actions a sociopath is a person who is not completely formed a vital chunk is missing from the psychological and emotional makeup of a true sociopath rendering the sociopath immune to talking therapy and other treatment that involve human interaction and the exploration of personal feelings is devastating even when the subject is treated and placed in a highly structured environment aimed at containing the damage that the sociopath can do to others many function more or less normally and never raise a on the radar of the criminal justice system although they tend to leave a trail of emotional debris in their wakes br br leland fitzgerald is no sociopath he is a person who is blessed or cursed with the ability to what he considers to be the inevitable consequences and outcomes of human interactions leland literally sees sadness written into the eyes and faces of people around him as he slowly and the philosophy that life is about loss and that people slowly succumb to the inevitable and fact that for want of a better metaphor things fall apart people who fall in love and who kiss and today turn into pathetic elderly couples the electricity in the eyes of leland's mother a wealthy new york socialite who loves leland and who invites him into the home that she shares with her family when he arrives in new york city alone and determined to remain in the city at the age of 12 fades as she explains to him on the last of his visits to new york city that she learned that her husband had been cheating on her all the time that she got a divorce that having one's heart broken happens to everybody and that such loss is an inevitable part of growing up her eyes still reflect light but the electricity that once illuminated them is gone this scene this explanation late is it is in coming is crucial to understanding why leland commits a seemingly savage senseless crime killing the retarded younger brother of his ex girlfriend leland knows what lies ahead for this little boy a lifetime of goals of being taught only words that danger of never knowing the love of another human being of never feeling such love and of never connecting with another person more than any other character in this movie this little boy personifies everything that leland sees as being inevitable and horrifying about the world leland's act killing this little boy is for leland an act of mercy committed because this was the one thing that he could do in a world in which actions cannot change outcomes whereas a true sociopath knows that actions can and do change outcomes but does not care about the harm inflicted on others by those actions leland does care what most people view as a barbaric and horrifying act is in leland's eyes the only decent thing that he can do to the suffering of just one person br br it would be comforting to be able to present this as an explanation of leland's actions comforting but incomplete for in the end blame for leland's actions lies elsewhere as is so often the case there are no easy explanations and no to apply to the outraged soul why did leland not learn something that even the most pessimistic people usually acknowledge that sometimes just sometimes people do remain in love and that relationships do succeed and that even the saddest lives are transformed for leland there is no middle ground no inner core to which he can retreat and there is only pain and sadness one is tempted to blame his arrogant and thoroughly unpleasant father the brilliant writer played by kevin spacey for not being there at critical times during leland's development but given this man's nastiness that may have been a blessing br br in the end this viewer was moved by a tremendous sense of sadness why was leland doomed to view the world through a veil of and depression there is a maturity to leland's character present for example when he repeatedly insists that nobody was to blame for his girlfriend breaking up with him that is both stoic and heartbreaking stoic in that it is absolutely genuine notwithstanding the heated of leland's teacher but heartbreaking in that it is born not so much of understanding as of despair leland's indifference to his fate is merely a reflection of the utter certainty of his belief that nothing really matters nothing that he does can change his fate br br this is not on display this is if anything its polar opposite Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5700770020484924 Review: one wonders about the state of a society that produce a father like albert t fitzgerald who we first meet on a plane as he is heading toward the place he abandoned a long time ago and where he left a wife and a child who is now accused of murdering a mentally challenged boy when we first see him he has caught a headline in the paper the woman in front of him is reading rather he asks her if he could have the newspaper and the lady offers other sections well that's not what he asked what he wants the woman to do is to give him the front section she is reading br br matthew ryan wrote and directed this disturbing film that reflects in many ways our society as it is today in fact mr is pointing out exactly at what is wrong with it br br the film presents leland a teen who can't even between fantasy and reality it's evident that killing a human being even the sweet and innocent boy who hasn't done anything to deserve it will have fatal consequences not only for himself but for his own family and the family of the slain boy in fact leland seems to have no idea about what motivated him to commit the crime for he does not show any about it br br it's obvious leland has been traumatized by his parents divorce his own father is an aloof man who couldn't care less about him it's pearl the teacher in the juvenile detention center who sees the turmoil inside the young man and wants to help but unfortunately he doesn't have a chance br br the best thing in the film is don cheadle a great actor who always delivers the ensemble cast does good work under mr direction kevin spacey has a good opportunity playing the egotistical father of the accused murderer and makes us him for being an arrogant idiot br br although a bit long the film leaves us with more questions than what it answered Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.975909411907196 Review: this is a movie that really makes you think about your life our culture family structures and actions i will not give the plot in this post i think others have beat me to it already i hope that despite reading opinions on this site you will take the chance and see this movie for yourself i went to see this movie with my husband and a friend and i must say after the movie was over there was total silence in the theater after a few minutes i looked behind me and everyone in the theater was staring at the screen lost in thought this will make you delve deep into your psychological abyss to ponder several things br br how much does society influence my life and the lives of my generation br br how long does someone have to pay for mistakes that they have made br br if there is a second chance given is it ever realized br br is it better to live in a box or to not live at all br br my questions are not intended to show my approval or of leland's actions i do not want my opinion of them to in any way dictate what you will take away from this film so i am not giving it see it for yourself i am still lost in thought attempting to answer my many questions from the film i enjoyed it greatly and hope that you will too this film is not trying to answer questions any action or promote any punishment this movie is trying to make us all evaluate our lives and take off the rose colored glasses that most of us view the world through br br great movie 9 out of 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9900211691856384 Review: every role down to the smallest has been cast and acted with bravado br br the extraordinary malone never takes a misstep her two co stars are equal to her in this film ryan gosling may be the best actor of his generation chris klein gives his best performance to date this is a thought and conversation provoking film that should be seen by teens and young adults you'll think and talk about this film for days highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9935017228126526 Review: there are subtleties in this film that i think a lot of people may miss if they're not careful you really need to follow what leland says and read his character to figure out the intended why the movie presents at the end nothing it solid it's not definite it's about what the individual viewer takes out of it i think that was the plan from the get go people aren't meant to all understand it in the same way it's almost about forming your own personal relationship with leland in order to maybe feel him a little better br br the storyline is interesting but its summary could never explain what the movie really is it's dramatic and thought provoking a lot of heavy ideas but the pace of the movie is almost soothing even with its more intense scenes with yelling i think it's probably leland he's just calm and almost serene even for all of his sadness the movie personifies leland in a way br br of course it is captivating and draws you in if you let it but there are some recycled ideas i mean leland has a lot of impressive dialogue he is anything but typical but he's not a prophet everything he says is not a revelation many people i know have mentioned things he mentioned even i have observed a few things he's observed leland is the unique and attractive character he is probably mostly for ryan portrayal br br in the end the acting is all exceptional there are no real bad guys there is no way to psychologically evaluate leland only to maybe understand him and life a little better br br comparable to goes down i think not comedic but similar in its general outlook on life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9535695910453796 Review: before i saw this film i read the comment of someone who wasn't very fond of it this i must admit made me to 1 hour and 48 minutes of my life to it but i'm glad i did ryan gosling is a fantastic actor i especially loved the believer don cheadle was also fantastic the film presented an interesting view on life and death it was very touching and very sad yet it kept me interested which most touching stories cannot do it is a film that reckless of whether or not you like it you should see it it was unique and i don t think that anyone will ever be able to duplicate it all of the young actors did surprisingly well given the subject matter and the emotion that must have gone into it i was pleasantly surprised Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878687262535095 Review: i am no ebert what i am is a compassionate and i have never felt more compassion for a fictional character than i felt for leland p fitzgerald sorry if i do not offer a critique but i see nothing but perfection in this film i am sure that many who watch this film will never see the same things i do but if you look hard enough maybe you will see something you weren't expecting i've read that the character of leland was flawed it seems to me that who wrote this was not able to see past the question this movie presents i feel sorry for anyone who doesn't see the answers this movie delivers open your heart more than your mind and you may be able to let this leland p fitzgerald show you a world that truly has a meaning story with extraordinary acting ryan gosling deserves to be talked about Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9305088520050049 Review: i was looking at the external reviews ebert etc for this film and they were all pretty much negative however after reading many of them i noticed that they all made the same point critics were upset that the film centers around what appears to be a senseless murder of an autistic child certainly this is a disturbing image critics like ebert want a traditional detective story that uncovers why the killing happened and squarely places blame on the guilty they want blame to be cast and resolved well that status quo theme is kind of what the movie is parodying just like society the critics wanted a very quick resolution so they could move on to their next tragic opera perhaps there is no simple question to be answered here there is a whole lot more to what happened then what is on the surface the film does not seek to what happens but rather understand the why what also me so much about these inane reviews is that all they look at in the way of performances is spacey and cheadle who were both great and generally are but there are other great performances at work here other than just the two current icons of hollywood gosling gives an incredible performance that really only somebody of his extreme talent could deliver somehow gosling is able to make the killer of an autistic child sympathetic this irritates many i am sure however if one watches the film they see what motivation is it is wrong but it is not evil malone is also on top of her game as yet another confused young character basically the killing of the child in this film is not the main theme of the movie the main theme is life itself and how people go about dealing with it the highs and lows and how they attempt to sometimes help others deal with their lives which does not seem to work out very well there is a lot of good and bad in this world and how we handle each has direct impact on how much more good and bad will take place and sometimes a confused attempt at doing good can lead to a whole bunch more of bad i think this is one of the more memorable films in sometime and has an ending that is as touching as anything in recent movie history i strongly believe people should view this film with an open mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9040519595146179 Review: leland p fitzgerald ryan gosling has committed an unspeakable crime the stabbing of the retarded younger brother of his ex girlfriend becky malone no one least of all leland himself can explain why he's done what he's done whether the act was or spontaneous done out of hatred or love br br in the detention center leland meets pearl madison don cheadle a novel writer who sees in leland's case a second opportunity but pearl also wants to understand leland's motivation and takes him under his wing as a in the prison br br the film jumps from the past to the present several times often allowing the past to act as a context to the present and vice versa writer director matthew ryan hodge shows how leland's crime and the events leading up to it affect the people in his life from becky to her family to leland's mother lena olin and estranged father kevin spacey to allen chris klein a young man who is staying with family after the death of his own mother br br the chief asset in the movie is gosling who is perfectly cast as the 15 year old like bartleby the leland just exists he shows little emotion during the film but instead his expressions an ocean of guilt sadness love and rage br br each of the main actors offered perhaps their best work to date save spacey who's not exactly a novice special praise is due to malone and klein two young performers who are better known for lighthearted comedy fare than the heavy drama of this movie br br another huge benefit in terms of the story is that none of the characters is flawless none are heroes out to save the day this is simply not a black and white movie Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6903267502784729 Review: i'm sorry but star wars episode 1 did not do any justice to natalie talent and undeniable cuteness she was entirely underused as queen and when she was used her makeup was frighteningly terrible for anywhere but here she sheds her god awful makeup and she acts normally and not only can she act good she looks good doing it i'm a bit older than she she's only 18 and i have little or no chance of meeting her but hey a guy is allowed to dream right br br even though susan sarandon does take a good turn in this movie the film belongs entirely to portman i've been a watcher of since beautiful girls where she was younger but just as cute there's big things for her in the future i can see it Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3627934455871582 Review: don't let any reviews critics imdb users or mine influence you seeing this movie i read only the plot premise and became intrigued after watching this movie in my opinion is definitely worth seeing it gives a perspective on life that many have probably not its is not however as leland himself says a movie that can be wrapped up in a neat package with a bow and everything other user reviews on this website claim to have a psychological background and imply that the story is not quite obviously they missed the entire point of the movie which is disappointing to say the least br br in short it is a well acted well directed movie the story is not a feel good one but i feel if you don't come away from the movie feeling good you may just have missed something to it as art house is unfair in my opinion but as our society likes labels this is probably the one that fits if you find you know everything there is to know about the world i'd suggest skipping this one if you feel movies should be a form of escape from the world you won't find it here but if you do watch it you just might find something in yourself Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.36429375410079956 Review: leland fitzgerald ryan gosling is sent to jail for the murder of an autistic kid when pressured with the question ' he doesn't have an answer while in jail he meets pearl don cheadle his teacher who decides to take matters into his own hands and helps leland figure out why he did it throughout this film we learn all about leland's troubled life including his ex girlfriend becky malone his famous father albert kevin spacey and his whole sad life br br this film is matthew ryan second movie and it is spectacular in nearly this is one movie which will leave you thinking in the end and wondering about how it all works the movie is quite dark but if you can handle that then you will realize just how good a film it is br br in this movie there is no bad guy there is no one you can blame for anything that happens there's no stereotyping and the audience does not try to prove leland guilty instead we sit back relax and watch this boy's life unfold throughout the of the movie all the problems depicted in the story are very real drug addiction parental expectations overwhelming sadness they all exist in our world br br ryan gosling gives one of the greatest performances of his career in this movie as the depressed teenager leland his father lives in europe and doesn't really care much about his son the only person he loves is becky but she has problems of her own he knows exactly what he did but as he says in the film 'you want a why but maybe there isn't one maybe this is something that just happened ' there is a why but we don't find out about it until the end as you watch the movie the audience finds themselves amazed that such a young person could know so much about the world leland notices things that people tend to ignore br br a particular thought provoking scene which really affected me was during one of leland's conversations with pearl pearl just cheated on his wife and when leland asks why pearl replies that he's only human then leland says something which never really occurs to anyone why do people only say that when they've done something wrong br br another fantastic acting job was provided by chris klein in the film he plays allen harris the boyfriend of sister julie michelle williams although he is not one of the main characters i found myself amazed at how deep his character was you can relate to allen a lot you know how much he cares for the family it's as if they were his own flesh and blood by the end of the movie you realize just how far he would go to help them br br overall this movie is a masterpiece which has been overlooked by quite a few people if however you take the time to watch it you will most likely see that everything i've mentioned above is true and once you're finished watching it you'll never look at the world the same way again br br 9 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9941728711128235 Review: simply delightful claymation feature from nick park and company spoofing such film greats as king kong and the wolf man has wallace and gromit as rabbit security finding it difficult to solve a major problem in their village a giant were rabbit is on the vegetable crops of the citizens what makes this even worse is that the great vegetable festival is about to and the citizens have all prepared to win the top of prize what makes the situation even worse is wallace is the reason behind the whole vegetable eating rampage he was testing out a new invention regarding taking his brain waves in an attempt to brain wash captured rabbits into disliking vegetable crops what occurs is catastrophic as some sort of hybrid were rabbit is created in the process and it has more to do with wallace than he could ever imagine it'll be up to his loyal and startlingly intelligent and fast thinking dog gromit to save the day br br this is a clever and imaginative effort from the crew behind other oscar winning claymation features starring wallace and gromit seeing good ole fashioned claymation is refreshing considering the cgi boom that has featured rather lackluster fare here recently as the industry spits out more and more mediocre product here we get a full feature with witty humor and some wild stunts featuring marvelous animation not to mention gut busting sight gags Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9349915981292725 Review: following on from the huge success of nick park and the aardman team with the wallace and gromit short animations we now have the first hopefully of many feature with the characters that so many love the dvd of the movie has proved to be the most and best used of my two children's many christmas presents by a long way the plot of the movie is straightforward enough but the beauty of the w g films for me is the background gags there are plenty of up front gags and slapstick for kids and adults to enjoy but the background is the killer for me all in a classy addition to an already classy filmography for nick park and i would recommend fans and new watchers to see this film often Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770324230194092 Review: the first full length film featuring the aardman characters wallace and gromit manages to bring in elements of all the previous half hour show which aired on television br br wallace runs a company to capture rogue rabbits from people's vegetable gardens and has the bright idea to try out his invention on the hapless bunnies once they're caught of course as in other wallace and gromit films things don't quite work out as planned br br similarly to a close shave there's a love interest for wallace in this case the village lady posh and a big mean villain with a dog gromit is beautifully animated with a wide range of expressions making the character laugh out loud funny and of course peter provides the voice of wallace again and is a perfect fit br br and as in a grand day out cheese features heavily to great comedic effect as the film moves along br br on the negative side this film is a little on the long side there are great effects and some pieces which make you sit up and watch but perhaps this story would have worked better as another short subject rather than pushing it to feature length Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9014526009559631 Review: arising from characters previously developed in a series of much lauded shorts the curse of the were rabbit is about as far from run of the mill family fare as you can get beautifully crafted and with witty dialogue and clever concepts this really is a movie that will appeal to almost every member of the family br br the story concerns wallace and his dog gromit who live in a village obsessed with growing large vegetables for the annual fair and who operate anti a humane solution to all those pesky rabbits that torment passionate everywhere the business is a great success but wallace proves a bit too clever for his own good when he tries to rabbits from their vegetable ways he unexpectedly unleashes an ancient horror of legendary proportions the were rabbit and suddenly no vegetable in town is safe the movie is full of crazy inventions unexpectedly smart dialogue and references to everything from king kong to the wolf man more than enough to entice even a jaded teenager but the real charm of the thing is in its characters the amount of personality the artists and animators can wring from bits of clay is amazing they seem as fully alive as any flesh and blood actor the dvd release and i recommend the widescreen includes a number of informative and entertaining extras as well greatly recommended gft amazon reviewer Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9904526472091675 Review: although it isn't half as hilarious as chicken run the new wallace and gromit comedy the curse of the were rabbit out of more laughs than most live action comedies british director nick park who created the wallace and gromit characters and co director steve box rely on the old fashioned stop motion method of animation known best as claymation to create several visually adorable characters in more than enough side splitting scenes about a mutant hare out to devour every vegetable in sight amusing as its whimsical storyline is the heart of the hilarity lies in the imaginative way with which park and company have painstakingly constructed characters and gags out of a brand of modeling clay called basically every shot that you see in the curse of the were rabbit required patient souls that made minor in the clay characters for a series of individual shots that merge into a veritable montage of hollywood claymation as a form of animation as far back as the silent movies of the 1920s before the industry turned its back on the complicated process aardman studio animators managed to crank out a mere three seconds of footage per day for the record the curse of the were rabbit took five years to make the lumpy looking characters with thumb prints clearly visible in their respective clay look incredibly funny with their ping pong ball eyes and over biting mouths interestingly gromit emerges as the funniest character a lovable mutt with no mouth but an face who says more than most of the talking characters br br wallace and gromit are respectively master and as the human half of the duo wallace is a looking moron without a clue who somehow manages to construct machines that do some rather incredible things one of the funnier scenes shows master and awakened by a system of hatches and spring that dress and feed them meanwhile gromit is the animal half the running joke is that gromit shows more common sense than his genius of a master as good as his ideas and inventions are wallace could not succeed without the loyal gromit giving him a hand our heroes run a pest protection business called ' essentially they must protect every vegetable patch for miles around using an looking device called a van that literally sucks rabbits out of their ground and into a huge glass container no wallace and gromit don't kill the critters instead they keep them as pets and wallace experiments with an o designed to convert into carrot haters this frankenstein meets the fly approach plunges poor wallace into deep trouble when he bits of his brain with that of a rabbit not long thereafter a mysterious towering terror stalks the vegetable patches on full moon nights and creates chaos for everyone as the annual vegetable contest approaches br br initially wallace and gromit appeared in park's oscar nominated film school project a grand day out 1989 since then aardman has released ten other animated shorts among them wallace and gromit a close shave 1993 and the oscar winning wallace and gromit the wrong trousers 1995 curse of the were rabbit differs not only because it represents the big screen debut but also it runs a whopping 85 minutes the first two thirds of were rabbit contain better gags than the last third but park and company never miss a chance to slip in an adult joke that kids won't get but attentive grown ups will appreciate wallace and gromit the curse of the were rabbit is hare raising fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884698390960693 Review: a great animation movie that really gets up to the level of like the lion king br br i went to see this with one of my best belgian friends who also watched the series on tv i was lucky because i didn't know people in belgium were aware of wallace and gromit br br when it started and that good old theme started it started to bring back memories of me watching it when i was 5 br br the humor itself was very funny some nice sitcom style scenes some or just plain jokes the animation isn't as impressive if you have know the series but it is still fun to watch is you realize how it gets done br br my conclusion not only can it keep my happy and entertained some of the humor can easily appeal to older people so i say go and watch curse of the were rabbit as soon as you can Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757871627807617 Review: if you haven't watched the movie yet but you do like comedy go out and buy or at least rent it the fact it won the animation oscar is not a coincidence i haven't watched many other wallace gromit movies in fact i think i only watched one other but the humor is very distinctive and some would also say very british in a good way of course br br the story will only be an excuse for all the jokes to come but although it's not the most elaborate one it still works by the way my niece did guess see one of the big surprises coming i didn't kudos to her o i do think that after you watch this one you'll go out and seek the other w g movies that are out there have fun Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640529155731201 Review: i was extremely amused to read some of the bad reviews on this movie first many have said that they have taken their 4 year old daughters and to see this and they did not enjoy it first i don't believe that this is a kid's movie at least not a movie for very very young children not 4 at least it has very subtle humor but it is not meant to offer quick amusement as seen in tom and jerry or something like this many people have also complained that it goes very very slowly i guess those people are all used to quantity over quality while i have a small quality problem myself with this movie and that is that the movie was not as detail oriented as the short movies i still believe that it managed quite well for a full feature film and how can people complain about the jokes the jokes were sensible timely and well thought out never rude insulting or in your face wallace is extremely smart yet cautious and is the most adorable smart and cute character that could be this was a beautiful movie and the theme was very appropriate for adults that is especially with the increase of and disease in the world there's nothing wrong with promoting vegetables and for once and this was accomplished in a very tasteful manner in that while people are concerned with the aspect of vegetables that doesn't necessarily mean that the are or that they eat more of them but just that they temper with nature which is in fact what caused the legend of the were rabbit to come true and for those out there that complained about the religious jokes i say came on are you for real many villages revolve around the local church and legends etc are normal themes no harm done this movie was absolutely amazing yet some people had negative comments on it and i find this absolutely absurd Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7414149045944214 Review: adam sandler's movies are my favorite comedies the silence of the lambs is my favorite horror movie the matrix is my favorite sci fi movie anywhere but here is my favorite drama br br perhaps the single most valuable asset that this movie has is it's acting br br susan sarandon is absolutely amazing by the end of this movie i felt as if i knew her character better than i knew myself she did a simply amazing job br br natalie portman also did a great job i recently rented her first movie leon 1994 in which she played a 12 year old girl i believe that she is a contradiction in terms she was a good kid actress well 5 years later she is still just as good an actress in fact she's much better br br not only did sarandon and portman portray their characters well but they also worked perfectly together i mean even now i can hardly believe that they are not actually mother and daughter in real life as well as in this movie br br this movie is about a 14 year old girl portman and her restless mother sarandon that leave their home town in wisconsin for beverly hills br br at first portman hates her mother for taking her away from her cousin and friends and the two begin a very tumultuous relationship that goes up and down over the course of a couple years usually down might i add br br although this explanation is a little vague the plot can only be summarized vaguely but when you see this movie you will see that the plot really is not so vague or weak for it is actually very deep what i am saying is that the plot is weakly but then they focus in on it to make it strong br br and it is very strong but also the plot is great and there are a few brilliant scenes that i hope will someday be seen as classic br br i loved this movie i laughed i cried and although admittedly there are a few loopholes it's still a stellar movie and it really comes together in the end Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694892764091492 Review: this scene shows how experiment by using his brain manipulation invention goes terribly wrong creating the were rabbit his desire as a social entrepreneur is to improve society for the better therefore created a brain machine he his own life to help solve rabbit problem and more importantly to overcome the of rabbits being collected and in his basement though he thought his experiment worked however it resulted in placing more pressure on him and gromit to find a solution before the annual vegetable competition again risking his life gromit who is a silent faithful dog and a loyal helper finds himself continuously thinking of innovative ways to save his master from his radical crazy inventions going terribly wrong what is interesting in this movie is trying to identify who is more wallace or gromit Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7954692840576172 Review: going into this movie i was a bit cautious i have always been a bit about claymation movies i've always enjoyed decent animated movies but claymation was always different to me but this one caught me by surprise wallace and gromit are extremely lovable characters and it's a great story with jokes for all ages there's the silly fart jokes for the kids and the subtle but over the head of young kids jokes for us older people very neat claymation and while the story had holes it kept my interest beginning to end br br it's so rare to find pure and humor these days this movie was all the more refreshing wallace and gromit go doing their normal thing which is the that ruin people's vegetable crops but this time they find themselves fighting some form of a freak huge rabbit that their built traps can't even keep under great laughs and a great hour and a half of fun if you have not exposed yourself to wallace and gromit i highly recommend this movie br br the only reason i rate it a 7 and not higher is because it's still a family movie and i don't have kids i enjoyed it but if i had been watching it with some little rug rats and my wife it'd be at least a 9 for sure give it a shot Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626817107200623 Review: wallace gromit have been around for some time but this was their first foray onto the silver screen fans of the british tv series like myself were eager to see them and the film did quite well in the theaters much of the reason is that the film is fun and quite original in a world of cg movies like shrek and toy story this stop motion film is a nice alternative to the trend in children's movies as well as being totally unlike a cartoon plus compared to much earlier stop motion films such as king kong and the ray films such as the quality and movement of the characters are light years better looking very fluid natural and more alive br br apart from the quality of the animation this movie also deserves kudos on every other level first the voice actors do a great job second the script is very simple but also very cute and enjoyable with a few double that should probably go way over the kids' heads third they manage to make this not only a movie for kids but people of all ages as the film is neither saccharine nor aimed solely at the younger crowd in particular i was captivated by incredibly cute the film was and especially the adorable bunnies i especially liked them in the closing credits which made me very happy i stayed to watch the entire film br br the bottom line is that unless you are a real stick in the mud you will enjoy this film it's fresh funny and amazingly clever i hope we see a sequel and this is saying something as i usually hate sequels Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9298367500305176 Review: the folks at aardman have done a cool cute and wild adaptation of their short films of wallace and gromit to feature length as the man and his dog who seem to have more of the intelligence or for the latter in this case they've invented a machine that can capture all of the bunnies that are eating up the crops all over a quiet english village in particular for mrs or for those who are much to the chagrin of victor who just wants to kill all the rabbits with his trust rifle wallace and gromit seem to have success with their machine but wallace has a mix up a machine he's made to make more food suddenly crosses himself with a rabbit the curse is on br br a lot of this is about as much light hearted fun that a kid's movie could ask for but it also tips its hat to the oldest tradition in classic cartoon slapstick looney tunes which in turn is to much silent comedy and vaudeville granted the aardman guys nick park and steve box have a bunch more gimmicks and tricks and ingenuity with their material it's never less than amazing to see how they put the stop motion to use even when a joke or a gag might be a little on the funny ho ho not funny ha ha side a tired criticism but i'll say it curse of the were rabbit works so well on all fronts for the audience in its warped story and sudden into exposition the golden bullet story is a doozy park and box and company never lose sight of glee in the material br br it's fuzzy and warm hearted and completely off the wall for the kids even the very youngest will love the adventures and strange gadgets such as the truck wallace and gromit drive around in and for adults there's little of funky absurdist tones in the midst of a classic english farce only and i'm probably a minority opinion here when compared to chicken run it's almost a little slight a work there's less any plot than there is a series of running gags and of course lots of puns involving bunnies and monsters and and cheese and horrible men with egos in their guns like the fiennes voiced but when it strikes best it's one of the most entertaining films of 2005 it gives me a big goofy smile anytime it's on tv Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9788640141487122 Review: there was something about the original three films that made them so special and delightful probably the length of them unfortunately this lacks the charm but it still ends up being a fun film br br the bright side is that our favourite figures are still doing a cracking great job there is good animation used there is a silly but well structured and entertaining plot an exciting fun adventure a good plot idea a were rabbit and a giant competition and good new characters br br as well as lacking the original charm the only other slightly gloomy side of the film is that the humour though good is slightly overdone especially compared to the original films br br the popular giant competition is drawing near and wallace and gromit are helping control rabbits from eating any now they are anti they are doing a good job but soon there is danger a were rabbit is nearby br br recommended to all wallace and gromit fans and to people who like films enjoy wallace and gromit the curse of the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9687365889549255 Review: who can ask for more taking my 2 and 4 year old children was a risk i admit but well worth it they were enthralled from credit to credit with their parents beside them br br i have taken the kids to films before with mixed results too scary too boring too sophisticated whatever with this film however i was glad to see a smart film with wit style and a sense of passion from the screen any film that takes 5 years of production to make good or bad deserves some respect for the bravery and the patience it takes to film a film like this br br o k i'm gushing a little then again why wouldn't i get excited looking through the movie listing today only reminded me of the poor quality of films that are distributed at least for the moment regardless w g is a film well made perhaps the originality wasn't the most inspired nevertheless well told and well paced br br too much adult humour too many sex references maybe though my kids didn't quite catch them too young so in my case i didn't really notice br br well needless to say i liked it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7907194495201111 Review: this film is what most of the industry has forgotten how to make family entertainment meaning something which is enjoyable to people of all ages this particular wallace gromit can be enjoyed by everyone from who like the colors and cute bunnies to their grandparents who understand the adult references br br this film has direction as good as any i've ever seen and i mean that literally it is also packed with tiny bits of humor and each scene has so many humorous details in the background that i'm going to have to buy it if only in order to read all the signs and in w world br br i plan to see this movie at least twice more in theaters then buy it on dvd you too should see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9555181860923767 Review: imaginative quick paced satirical americans do but the brits do and they love to poke fun at themselves ahem unattractive teeth large lips nose common or snobby obsession with the inside jokes for the older folk in the audience lots of action for the kiddies subtle use of devices from other classic films watch for to the jones ' and more also a nifty film gromit is a quiet but resourceful sidekick add brilliant voice work by bonham carter and fiennes is it true the best acting these days is being done in animation enjoy i saw it with the fun time for all Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757193922996521 Review: gromit in the curse of the were is the same type of animation and from the same creators of but the story now is other wallace a inventor who loves cheese and his smart dog gromit who is always helping wallace in his problems are trying to keep the rabbits away from everybody's vegetables since there is in their town an annual giant vegetable competition but when wallace tries an invention he did to make the rabbits avoids vegetable the one who is going to be cursed is him before watching this movie i didn't knew that these two characters already existed and were famous i loved gromit and i think he is one of the coolest dogs i already saw br br aka wallace gromit a brazil Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9247373938560486 Review: my only problem with the curse of the were rabbit is that the movie does not take the time to properly introduce wallace and gromit to those not familiar with park's short films strangely a close shave manages to do this with a lot less time to spare still i loved seeing the boys back in action and loved all the new characters human and otherwise i especially loved ralph fiennes voice as the scheming victor it is also interesting to see the series on the large screen the with the clay characters really stands out it's a hoot and great for the whole family i buy very few dvds but i have every wallace and gromit and will happily add this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9655944108963013 Review: being 15 myself i enjoyed this flick i related to the character ann august more than most would my mother isnt as eccentric as adele but the feelings of is the same this movie is perfect in the aspects and and performances are so linked together that it's the best onscreen dual i have seen in years their chemistry brings the characters to life they become real people i would recommend this flick to anyone who is hoping to get away because there is alot of people out there who would wish to be anywhere but here including me and if you can see this movie with your best friend or your mother its the tears that blend everyone around you together more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9792802929878235 Review: in 1989 aardman animations introduced the two heros in the grand day out in 1993 they fought an evil penguin in the wrong trousers and in 1995 they had to rescue sheep from an evil robot dog in a close shave in 2005 they're back and they are going to fight something that used to be cute and in the curse of the were rabbit in this full feature film wallace and gromit work in a pest control business there's going to be a giant vegetable competition but rabbits keep eating the neighbors wallace and gromit takes care with that problem but wallace had an idea he will the bunnies with his machine after doing that something suddenly eats all of the in the neighborhood and it's big it's up to wallace and gromit to save the day as a fan of these two characters i was impressed it kept what the 3 previous chapters had and instead adding a lot of hollywood actors for voice overs they put a no name cast to the job and boy they did a fantastic job wallace and gromit has not changed wallace is still the cheese loving freak like he always was and gromit is the silent newspaper reading dog also the script was not too shabby like other family movies were there is a twist of who the were rabbit really is the direction from nick park the director of the 3 previous chapters does a really good job with the storyline instead of adding the hollywood formula in it he just took the style of the previous chapters and adds a bit of a dark fantasy twist in it well done nick the rabbits are also funny and adorable but the funniest rabbit in the movie is one who has the mix of wallace in him the characters were not bad and they weren't annoying but they'll never top wallace and gromit the animation is indeed fantastic and wonderful i've never seen a clay animated movie that is so amazing since chicken run overall fans of the two including the teens will love this fantastic film it is a well done film that should get an oscar next year hooray wallace and gromit 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9906682372093201 Review: this was very good except for two things which i'll mention at the end the animation is great highlighted by nick park and company's trademark of exaggerated teeth and mouths of the characters which make you laugh almost every time you see someone the color was magnificent too br br the best part of the film however is the clever comedy woven throughout this is another of these animated films in which there is so much to see and hear each frame that it would require many viewings to catch all the gags it's just a funny exaggerated look at the oddball wallace and his silent and smart dog gromit along the way it pokes fun people who get carried away with their vegetable gardens something akin to how the obsessive dog lovers were pictured in best of show br br my only complaints were two typical traits of today's films animated or not 1 let's make the in the film look like a total idiot 2 let's the final action scene with the predictable result but way overdone those aside this is still a very amusing film that should provide a lot of laughs to many people and a movie to enjoy multiple times Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8666370511054993 Review: having just come home from my third viewing of the curse of the were rabbit i decided to jump on imdb and see what others thought i noticed a lot of brits loved it while those in america just didn't get it that really doesn't come as any shock as america doesn't get what english is br br wallace and gromit are very english middle class english in fact with a hint of throw in for good measure the film is a lot like our two heroes simple and unassuming it has a nice and gentle plot so the children don't get lost yet there's enough beef there to keep the adults amused too there's some light innuendo which seems have to have offended the oh drama but there is nothing more rude than a bottom for a brief moment when people get offended by a you know the world's messed up br br one quick note to those all american so far that i have seen who think chicken run is a better film chicken run was made to pander to your sense of humour and i think it suffered because of it curse of the were rabbit is witty english and intelligent thomas the tank film was ruined because it was made to please the americans and i'm glad nick park did not let that happen to another great british institution br br to sum up you can keep your chicken runs your your that kind of crude crass slapstick comedy just doesn't compare to the wit and grace that is wallace and gromit in curse of the were rabbit english to the core and long may wallace and gromit stay that way Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7973377108573914 Review: wallace gromit the curse of the were rabbit 2005 voices peter ralph fiennes helena bonham carter br br fantastic feats of clay wallace gromit save the day good entertainment br br nick park the creator of the animated team of wallace gromit is a genius his art in the form of claymation is a unique process involving literally thousands of hours it takes roughly an 8 hour work day to contribute 3 minutes of action to a film this foray into feature length storytelling took 5 years in making his lovable master loyal dog team take form is finally on the big screen in the first full length motion picture and it's good to coin a phrase from usual reply to all things good br br park who co directed with steve box and co wrote with mark burton and bob baker sends up the horror genre in this funny and swift paced action comedy with the geeky inventive wallace voiced by british vet thespian and his mute yet loyal and sharper minded mutt gromit all eyebrows and mouth less have devised a service to their community pest control anti as they are known for the upcoming giant vegetable festival that has the entire town in the mood for all things a and the biggest are troublesome rabbits eating the goods inventive mind has created a vacuum container that is quick efficient and more importantly harmless to the cute that plague the estate of lady voiced by bonham carter making a fast break to be the first lady of stop motion animation what with her earlier turn in corpse bride a few weeks ago who is housing the competition and is a love interest for the nerdy wallace br br the only fly in the is bombastic loud mouth and jerk victor voiced by fiennes his first attempt in the animated arts coming across as a patrick stewart with hilarious results a badly wearing macho moron who is plotting to marry lady for her riches while he is a chief competitor to w humane attempts by resorting to his trusty guns and nasty bulldog br br to add insult to injury the duo are facing a terrible plight in the form of a huge were rabbit the titular monster a nice nod to both universal and hammer horror flicks that is terrorizing the village and devouring every in sight the two set out to trap and dispose of the creature but there is more than meets the eye as things progress br br relentlessly funny and with such amazing and kinetic energy to his wonderful clay counterparts park and box have created a truly magical and highly entertaining film with so much amazingly detailed production design to their little world that it may take more than one screening to absorb just how much effort in their blood sweat and tears have gone into making this instant classic for children of all ages br br wallace the cheese loving balding inventor could easily be homer uk cousin with his body and constant knack for getting things wrong while attempting to do the right thing his heart is in the right place but his head is in the clouds his sweet crush for lady resembling a pre plastic surgery carol burnett who is a head taller than our hero will perhaps remind those of their first unrequited love with a smile of awkward admission his goldberg like gift for making the complicated into ease is inspired lunacy that fans will recall from the earlier shorter films the wrong trousers a close shave and a grand day out br br but it is in my opinion the wise silent and long suffering gromit his egg eyes of slow burns and disbelief at what is is one of the best animated characters ever created with such an amazing arsenal of exasperated expressions and subtle nuances that most live action actors would kill to accomplish in the attempt of conveying dismay concern grief genuine surprise and relief his final chase – a signature of the immensely popular comic team – is set and quickly improvised especially his literal dog fight with the equally bulldog with wit and a chuck jones fueled that would have bruce willis and arnold schwarzenegger green with envy br br wallace and gromit match the best of laurel hardy abbott costello and any other classic comedy team that comes to mind here's hoping their continues on screen for just as long as their predecessors the waiting is most eager Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.896674394607544 Review: there are a few aspects to park's movies and in particular wallace gromit that i would say make them so great the first is subtlety and observation the of which is the character of gromit he doesn't speak he doesn't make any noise all he has are his eyes brow and body posture and with these he commands the film park manages to give us everything we need from this silent character through his expression the comedy and the emotion is conveyed through the of movements and it works superbly well br br watching the movie you have to be aware of the entire screen normally you'll be guided to things in the movies the screen won't be cluttered too much there won't be many things to take your eyes away from the main clue or action park seems to need to look the other way with his movies he throws extra content at his audience there's action in the background to the side of the screen even off screen and there's just about always something in the foreground to catch your eye his movies are about multiple viewing and discovery they're layered with jokes and action br br throughout this film there are layers of things happening on screen jokes in the foreground maybe on a jar label and background shadows that give away action you can imagine that for park the movies has always been an event and the movies he loves are ones which he wants to watch again and again this is what shows in his movies and in through his most beloved characters br br then there are the bizarre and wacky inventions which wallace make something which is reflected in the storyline and the twists and turns of the plot everything is bizarre and off the wall yet it seems so perfectly normal in this world you can imagine that inside park is the mind of wallace br br there's also one more thing that make these movies so unique and that's the and precise hand animation i must admit i was concerned when i knew dreamworks was involved in the making of this movie and i thought that they would bring their computer animation experience to the forefront what i was scared of was wallace gromit becoming cgi or at the smallest cgi being used to clean up the feel that the brought to the movie br br not so you can still see and on the characters and far from distracting from the movie this just adds so much real feeling to it and a feeling of physical depth to the characters and the scene on screen br br so what of the movie well i must say that the plot twist was something i had thought about well before the film was in the cinema and it came as no surprise but that did not affect my enjoyment one little bit actually watching the twist unfold and the comic timing of the discovery and reactions was everything and it had me just as sucked in as if it was a thriller yet all the time i was laughing br br watching the movie was fascinating in various ways to see the animation completed how wild the inventions are how wallace is going to get into trouble and gromit get him out where all the cross references are in the movie and where all the jokes are i must admit afterwards talking with my friends i couldn't believe how much i had missed br br there's something different in this movie than with the others there's a new level of adult humour in here and i don't mean rude jokes although there are a couple that are just so british you can't help laughing i mean jokes that simply fly over kids heads but slap adults in the face the kind you are used to seeing come out of somewhere like pixar this just adds even more appeal to the movie br br okay though let me try and be a bit negative here i didn't notice the voices in this movie you know how you usually listen to the actors and see if you can recognise them well i was just too wrapped up in the movie to care or to notice who they were okay that's not negative let me try again the main plot wasn't as strong and gripping as i'd expected and i found myself being caught up in the side stories and the characters themselves again that's not a bad thing the film was just so much rich entertainment br br i honestly can't think of a bad thing to say about this movie probably the worst thing i could say is that the title sequence at the end is quite repetitive until the final title really that's the worst i can say br br the story is a lot of fun well set up well written well executed there's lot's of fantastic characters in here not just wallace gromit there's so much happening on screen so many references and jokes check out the dresses of lady cheese jokes everywhere jokes for all the family the characters are superbly absorbing and you'll find that you've taken to them before you realise there's just so much in this movie for everyone br br there's so much i could say and write about but i know it will quickly turn into a exercise for park and aardman it would also just turn into a series of this bit was really funny and there's a bit when and what i would rather do is tell you that this is a superb movie to go see it and to experience the whole thing for yourselves i will say though that the bunnies are excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.914404034614563 Review: i really refused to see this movie i refused to go with the school and i refused to go with my parents just by looking at the trailer it looked stupid to me anyway one of my friends wanted to take me to the movies that day and he offered me 2 choices the dukes of hazzard or wallace and gromit the curse of the were rabbit it took me 17 minutes to decide time was running out i had to choose it came up on the screen few as in a few tickets left by the time we had to line up and get our ticket only one of us could go in i desperately wanted nicholas to go in to see it but he forced me i crossed my arms and was very moody and disappointed that i was going in to see this i walked in sat in the only seat that was available and prepared for the movie must say i was very surprised that i sat through that masterpiece it was amazing i don't know what i was complaining about the clay animation was by far the most best i've ever seen in my life the story was brilliant about a rabbit and crashing a carnival that had been planned for over 500 years basically anti pest control are protecting the people who are competing in the vegetable competition anti known as wallace and gromit who are in charge of this business try to keep all the rabbits away from the vegetable carnival i wont say anymore it's just too good to tell i'll admit that the whole idea of a were rabbit is ab it unbelievable and ab it childish but nick park adds substance to it which what makes everyone love it i mean there wont be a 10 foot rabbit on the loose and there definitely wont be 8 foot werewolves as said in dog soldiers then again were rabbits and werewolves aren't actual creatures but either way it worked out very well br br the jokes also were more grown up the kids wont get some of the jokes it goes way above their heads it had a lot of british jokes in there if you love british humor this is the movie for you br br i also loved the cast and the voices everything about the movie is so incredibly well done the direction and pacing was absolutely fantastic i recommend this to fans of the old wallace and gromit shorts and no i haven't seen them yet and i recommend it to fans who liked shrek and shrek 2 and most importantly i recommend it to the people who love clay animation cracking good movie 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9942178726196289 Review: what ho this one is jolly good i say jolly good ol' chap or should i say ol' bean my mastery of british is a little dusty anyway my biker boots and i walked into this screening with no prior viewing experience of wallace and gromit i'm happy to say that my boots and i walked out pleased to have made their acquaintance br br while not as adult accessible as toy story w g still manages to be clever enough to provide the grown ups with a little humor that will most definitely soar over the heads of the young who are too busy at the were to have any clue that something is i highly suggest that you pay close attention any time you see books or words on the screen because there are quick glimpses of puns that you'll miss if you aren't paying attention my favorite is a book of monsters that refers to the loch ness monster as tourist if you've ever been known to say i can really relate to kevin or if you're just illiterate then not only will you miss out on these jokes but you probably should be spending your time learning to read instead of going to movies consider this a public service announcement br br the most impressive aspect about w g is its clay animation thanks to the tedious process it took five years to finish the film according to the press notes there were some days when the goal was to merely accomplish 10 seconds of completed film folks i sometimes have trouble finding the motivation to finish responding to a handful of or adding captions to pictures for my reviews a point that is proved by a lack of pictures in this review so i can't even imagine having the required patience for that br br i really like the rough hands on quality of the claymation figures the fact that you can see in the clay is a nice personal touch how can you not be impressed with clay characters that show more expression and emotion than paul walker and keanu reeves combined the curse of the were rabbit is as director nick park calls it the world's first vegetarian horror movie that should entertain both kids and adults alike relying on and as a male who himself in his shaggy haired cool bearded masculinity i hesitate to use this word cute and oh man i probably shouldn't use this word either lovable characters rather than outdated m c hammer references w g is proof that dreamworks can create entertaining animation when it chooses cleverness over the cheap joke Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6537774205207825 Review: when wallace and gromit burst onto the scene in their academy award winning short a grand day out they created a fresh new look at claymation after two more shorts dynamic duo returned for this thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining movie it has an excellent voice cast humorous jokes and good animation as only aardman could do br br in this movie wallace and gromit run anti a rabbit removal company when word gets out about a were rabbit eating all the vegetables in town a frenzy ensues of course victor the town's handsome wants to get his hands on the rabbit to impress the lovely lady but can our favorite aardman duo save the day before chaos ensues br br the jokes i should say were hilarious one point the villain victor booty crack was showing prompting a character to cry out beware the moon vintage aardman br br the characters are crisp and hilarious our favorite aardman team of man and dog entertains us as only they could do earning them their second oscar remember a grand day out helena bonham carter was terrific as the lovely lady love interest ralph fiennes was especially funny and foreboding as the cunning wearing hunter victor but the one who really stole the show was the priest whose antics proved to be some hilarious comic relief br br hats off to aardman for creating another wallace and gromit masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9774746298789978 Review: wallace and gromit are the main characters in some of the best cartoons ever crafted the excellent mix of visual humor and claymation makes a grand day out the wrong trousers and also a close shave some of the best animated footage ever put on television winning several oscars and also countless other awards nick park became quite the popular man in the u k yet his impact on the united states has not been big after the third wallace and gromit short there was all this speculation about a full length wallace and gromit movie yet for years nothing had happened then in 2000 instead of a full length wallace and gromit film we get another brilliant claymation film from nick park which was chicken run which almost got nominated for best picture in the academy awards perhaps it was the success of this film that ultimately drove park to finally work on a wallace and gromit project br br 5 years later these kinds of films do take long you know and a lot of anticipation wallace and gromit finally hits the big screen despite the rather weak trailers and marketing campaign this movie delivers in so many ways this film will be a delight for both kids and parents with tons of adult humor hidden beneath the brilliant animation wallace and gromit curse of the were rabbit is one of the few films that perfectly manages to equally appeal to both kids and adults this rather difficult technique is one that only pixar has already perfected and dreamworks has had a lot of trouble doing lately despite the dreamworks logo slapped onto the poster this film is mainly from the very creative staff of aardman animations br br wallace and gromit are first seen running a business that the crops from being ruined by rabbits which apparently had been running around wild and in great numbers lately their business has gotten them plenty of respect from the others living in the town because a gigantic vegetable contest was rapidly approaching and the crops needed protection complications arise when wallace attempts to manipulate the rabbits into not liking vegetables and then a great eating machine is unleashed on the area it is up to wallace and gromit to find the gigantic animal and stop it from eating away through gardens and also their approval from the townspeople to add to that wallace wants to impress lady which also captured the attention of a snobby suitor by the name of victor simple plot yes but there is more than meets the eye be prepared for a few fun surprises along the way kind of like in the other wallace and gromit cartoons br br in animated films with little dialogue it is the animation that has to set the pacing and the mood of the film despite requiring 5 years to produce only 85 minutes of footage the payoff is fantastic there is a massive amount of detail that requires more than one viewing to truly notice even more incredible than the detailed and nearly flawless animation is the truly unspeakable amount of visual humor put into the film whether it is a creatively placed shot or normal labels put into the funniest position possible or it is the oh so adorable rabbits that is constantly shown in the film most curse of the were humor comes strictly from just watching the movie itself and catching all the references before it is too late just picture the movie except funnier much fewer pop culture references and better animation br br casting was great even though in a film with not much dialogue it was not that important peter yet again does a wonderful job as wallace even though in this movie there was no stand out quote that can be used anytime the wrong trousers it's the wrong trousers gromit and they've gone wrong ralph fiennes does a superb job as the lead villain victor and also helena bonham carter known as the crazy female lead in the cult hit fight club lends her lovely voice as she plays love interest even though nothing could top the final chase in the wrong trousers curse of the rabbit did have plenty of action scenes including one fantastically done chase scene between gromit and evil dog last but not least the rabbits really steal the show at some moments whether it is their cute expressions their funny movements or their howling the rabbits in the film even take some of the glory from the main stars the funniest rabbit in the movie is the cursed rabbit himself to the very end of the movie he had the audience rolling in laughter br br bottom line despite not being as memorable as the wrong trousers this film is just as good and entertaining as chicken run unlike almost every movie to come out this year the movie does not drag at all in at a short 85 minutes yet containing so much joy and fun it will leave everyone watching it asking for more there is very little wrong with the film it was a pure delight to watch this film is a total contrast of the decent yet vulgar uncut raw movies that have made a surprising amount of money earlier this year 40 year old virgin wedding and sin city and for families and those who want harmless entertainment that is a good thing highly recommend this is the top animated movie to come out this year and among the best we have seen this decade wallace and gromit curse of the were rabbit totally harmless fun from second 1 to second 5 100 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855318665504456 Review: this first and hopefully not last wallace gromit feature lives up to expectations there are plenty of jokes some a bit cheeky as well as some great to past science fiction movies with the barrage of awful and formulaic movies being forth from hollywood it's great to see such a great film like this that's enjoyable for almost everyone if there is any justice it will be top of the box office and be at least nominated for best animation at the next oscars the animation is wonderful the characters are remarkably expressive and their adventures are great fun this is one of those films that the whole family can enjoy charming clever fun and well made what's not to enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9877838492393494 Review: its the best movie i have seen in 2000 it has the beautiful and talented natalie portman in it it has a great storyline cast and soundtrack i enjoyed it very much 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.988098680973053 Review: being a wallace and gromit fan i was looking forward for this full length movie surprisingly i saw it at the world premiere in at the film by the sea festival a wonderful feeling to be one of the first to see this very amusing and merry movie it's about wallace and gromit whom i believe don't need an introduction having their own pest control company in the city which is a giant vegetable contest in a few days everyone including an eccentric is hoping his or her giant carrot or will win the golden carrot unfortunately the town is plagued by lots of hungry rabbits this is where w g come in the have their own cracking to control these cute creatures in a human way br br it's a very funny and colorful story anyone who liked the three proceeding short movies of w g which are more than great will love this full length movie nick park really delivered a wonderful and original result with a great sense for humor like in chicken run it truly amazes me how he can capture so much story and emotions in just a few frames job well done lad oh yeah the music was fantastic it really completes the ride enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859300255775452 Review: i saw it at a german press screening without giving too much away most critics really seemed to like it very much there was even applause afterwards which is quite unusual for that species from my point of view and until now it was the funniest movie of the year it keeps the charm and wit of the three w g shorts and it is with many references to these and other movies of course there are obvious allusions to monster and werewolf movies especially to an american werewolf in london jaws king kong and even to peter jackson's braindead dead alive but also to other genres br br characterization was better done in chicken run but that movie had a complete new cast where introduction was necessary here you are already able to know the two main characters so the new wallace and gromit movie is enjoyed best if you watched and liked the shorts already yet it also works on its own chicken run had the more convenient but also more storytelling plot instead this new aardman masterpiece keeps that crazier and somehow more isolated feeling of the w g shorts children should also enjoy it very much especially because of the sweet rabbits if you love cute bunnies this is a must see for you and because gromit has a lot do to and really steals the show children also love dogs but many jokes are thought for a more adult audience there are even soft sexual allusions in it the movie manages like shrek 1 2 and the to high level entertainment for the whole family with adding a british and at least a little bit darker edge to the humour of american animated movies br br the animation is – as expected – superb and they kept true to the aardman style because they didn't put in too many digital effects i realized just a few when it came to inventions br br finally the score works fine in the movie although one of the main themes definitely is borrowed by randy score br br the bad thing is it will probably take another six years from now until we can see a new animated gem from nick park co Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9869753122329712 Review: this is the kind of film they used to make amusing heart warming troubling authentic with convincing performances by people without nose jobs boob jobs eye jobs in other words real people macdonald plays the female love interest and she is so real you want to give her a at the very least imagine that a real girl in a movie whatever next hollywood would hate her because her freshness is a sharp to every false starlet in this story has the same hilarious feel as sandy classic with the humour of remote scottish islanders the pretensions of from outside and enjoying a wee from time to time the actual intervals between those times often being rather short director stephen displays a rare skill in pulling this off just right and it is shocking to discover that he died before his film's release aged only 56 which was clearly a substantial loss to the screen ulrich does very well at playing a german rocket scientist who in the late 1930s goes to in the isle of harris to build a small rocket to carry postal between the islands there he falls in love with the alluring macdonald and she the affection some wonderfully colourful local characters the tale and the film is pure delight there is of course the threat of imminent war with hitler and we learn that hitler executed 1000 rocket scientists who refused to build weapons of war which is a shocking tragic love is never far from view but lips must remain sealed in a review as to what happens in the end this film is a magnificent example of just the kind of films which people in britain should be making but are they being properly released in a nation whose tastes have been so corrupted by reality tv shows where repulsive have become the national heroes is there even a market anymore for a film like this after all there is no sex there are no close ups of wounds or of anyone's genitals there are no drugs taken there are no mindless celebrities prancing around wanting to be looked at and so one wonders whether there is anything to interest a public which has become so decadent and jaded that only the most extreme can briefly the tedium of their pointless existence anyone who is looking for an antidote to the of contemporary britain can take refuge in this refreshing and honest film Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.533151388168335 Review: set just before the second world war this is a touching and understated romantic story that is loosely based on a real event br br it concerns a german rocket scientist ulrich working in britain in the advent of the second world war fearing hitler may recall him to germany to assist him preparing for war and his slippery assistant eddie are evacuated by the british authorities to a remote scottish island they are given the task of building a rocket post box that will enable the islanders to communicate with the mainland br br mocked and bullied by the islanders they set up home with local girl catherine the stunning macdonald with whom begins an affair but complications arise when germany comes calling br br the central romance between and catherine is subtle and sincerely played and the supporting cast is a colourful bunch with an array of respected scottish character actors including gary lewis and clive russell br br fine cinematography and a brilliant central theme song sung in the local dialect round out this movie br br intelligent but undemanding it is good for a quiet evening in Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790037274360657 Review: an excellent film for those who simply need to switch off and enjoy the beautiful scenery of scotland based on fact the film takes you on a journey of love amidst spectacular scenery the cast are for the parts they play so no glamorous costumes or hair in this film where acting is superb gritty and down to earth each character is believable giving a convincing portrayal of island life beliefs and culture of the time a definite for those who have even the tiniest drop of scottish blood as it will tug at the heart strings and stir the soul something that can be shared with the family and watched time and time again a real classic one that i am sure will walk alongside some of the great films that never die Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964341402053833 Review: i saw this at the 2004 brook film festival in ny and it was very warmly received in this pre ww2 film a pair of german rocket scientists are working on the scottish isle of as war looms on the horizon the characters encountered on the island are priceless in their creation and their portrayal macdonald is particularly memorable br br after getting up to speed on the accents the viewer feel right at home with these folk who watch with amusement as the germans work to link their isle with the mainland via a rocket based mail delivery as implausible as it seems this film was based on an actual story br br all in all a memorable film that will stay with you for some time thanks to its casting its story or its scenery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9673526287078857 Review: a wonderfully thoughtful and involving movie that leaves an imprint well beyond it's initial based on a true story one of the many small stories prior to ww ii that lend an understanding to the of the majority of common man cultures impacted by others perceived as former enemies and perhaps future foes with the of war clouds on the horizon viewed at the brook film festival the film was enthusiastically received well written and expertly cast the characters were most believable and drew one in to experience their trials and tribulations Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9839569926261902 Review: the first time i saw brotherhood of satan i was 12 yrs old i saw it in a little town in central washington state it played before tales from the crypt which we left early because my sisters were already scared from the brotherhood of satan all in all i thought it was a pretty good movie the beginning was good we had just sat down and that tank did a number on that station wagon br br what struck me about the movie was the scenery around the town in which it was filmed it looked almost like the area around where i saw the movie especially when they were driving towards the town of which is the location of the movie a small town in new mexico i have always liked jones and martin and also charles who was on get smart another show i like i gave the movie a 7 and later on when i did get to see tales from the crypt i thought brotherhood of satan was better Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9634514451026917 Review: a young couple father ben solid charles wife nicky the lovely and their daughter the cute of i mama fame find themselves trapped in a small california desert town populated by hysterical lunatics worse yet there's a satanic cult that's been little children for their own diabolical purposes director bernard working from an offbeat and inspired script by william welch and l q jones devil times five director sean macgregor came up with the bizarre story relates the compellingly oddball plot at a slow yet steady pace and ably creates a creepy edgy mysterious atmosphere martin delivers a wonderfully wicked and robust performance as doc duncan who's the gleefully sinister leader of the evil sect the top rate cast of excellent character actors qualifies as a substantial asset jones as gruff no nonsense sheriff moore as friendly local toby and charles robinson as a shrewd fiercely devout priest jack john arthur bright polished widescreen cinematography jamie spooky score and the wild rousing climactic black mass ritual are all likewise up to speed the idea of having toys come to murderous life is simply ingenious the opening scene with a toy tank coming real and crushing a family in their car is truly nice eerily ambiguous ending too a pleasingly idiosyncratic and under appreciated winner Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9878818988800049 Review: i was 10 or eleven years old when this movie came out and it has stayed with me for 35 years since when the movie came out all of the theaters in the st louis area distributed as a a pack of flower seeds that had the movie name etc on the front on the back of the pack it read in so many words plant these seeds at midnight if a white flower grows you are saved but if a red flower grows you are doomed suffice it to say that for an eleven year old kid i did not plant the seeds for fear of what may pop up here is the spoiler as the movie starts out you see a small toy tank moving about in the dirt on a small road a family is leaving town and suddenly the camera turns to the tank again and it is full size it rolls over the car and you see bloody limbs from the then just as sudden the tank is small again br br the reason this movie stuck with me for that long was because i had a exact toy tank as the one in the movie unfortunately i don't know what happened to it but i did keep a wary eye on that thing ever since br br turn out the lights put in the dvd make a sandwich and watch this movie it is very good Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5293257832527161 Review: since i am a fan of natalie portman i had to see the movie i enjoyed every minute of it it plays out in a very sincere way throughout the whole movie at seemed as if natalie was the mother and susan was the mother character kept making bad decisions and kept getting burned because of it br br i heard that there was supposed to be a love scene involving natalie and some guy he's in outside but natalie would only accept the script if that scene was removed and i think that is great i think that a love scene would have ruined the tone of the film br br natalie must have a knack for picking good movies to be in because i haven't seen her in a bad film yet so any movie that has natalie portman will no doubt be seen by me br br a good film 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8093262910842896 Review: one of the best lesser known occult oriented horror movies of the seventies it's gritty exciting scary surrealistic here and there and at moments even very smart which can't be said about many of the movies this kind i can't help seeing some symbolic and points at the seventies society and generation stuff of the time this movie was done the scriptwriter has obviously been cooking while delivering also some good old from the crypt kind of scenes with a job well done from a creative director the result is entertaining and thought provoking the simple yet effective ending specially shows how these things are treated right by those who can br br the excellent cast were mostly unknown to me except l q jones as the moody but funny sheriff and martin as the town doctor martin not surprisingly always ends up stealing the movie with that voice and skill he is one of the greatest in movies for me anyway what an actor br br so it is a little bit of mystery to me why this movie has not gathered far greater recognition i think it would deserve almost equal place in the occult horror canon alongside rosemary's baby and the exorcist one helluva movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698926210403442 Review: not everyone likes this movie it is still one of the best you have to be thinking movies about ever made the fact that it doesn't have mtv era jump cuts or gore every seven minutes is irrelevant also speaking as someone who actually knows the spoiler warning portion of the film where the brotherhood exchange their old bodies for those of children it has some genuinely scary scenes the section where second spoiler alert martin the is almost hyper real in that it uses very few special effects a hallmark of this film was seldom given a big budget but was often effective it worked in this case too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8032526969909668 Review: ben a fine charles his young daughter k t a cute and his new girlfriend nicky the extremely attractive are on their way to a birthday party for k t they unexpectedly get in a remote southern town where no one is able to leave and with the exception of ben k t and nicky no one can get in either to top that off children are disappearing and adults are being murdered at an alarming rate ben helps some of the locals sheriff pete l q jones tobey moore and jack charles robinson the local priest try to solve the mystery br br this early 70's devil themed horror movie actually the exorcist and combines a bad day at black rock type plot of a rural town with a great big skeleton in its closet with horror elements for interesting results it actually sent a few chills down my spine this viewing as it moves along its ominous path the moody and solemn atmosphere is established quickly and holds for the duration the ever growing sense of panic gives it a real kick some memorable set pieces include the bizarre opening of a toy tank turning into a real one and a car flat not to mention twisted nightmare vividly and stylishly realized by director bernard and crew music is subtly sinister and gives it that extra sense of eeriness br br the and professional cast does some fine work especially the ever engaging martin as the affable doc duncan and producers actors l q jones and moore br br just the fact that the whole plot is right under the noses of our heroes makes it that much more scary jack the priest starts leading them in the right direction but will they be in time to put a stop to things it's an enjoyable little chiller worth re visiting just speaking for myself i was able to appreciate it a lot more after giving it a second chance i can say now that yes it is indeed under rated telling a good story in an interesting unconventional and effective way br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9947077035903931 Review: a family is traveling through the mid west there's widower ben charles his girlfriend nicky and ben's little daughter k t then hit a town named where everyone acts more than a little strangely their car breaks down and they're forced to stay they soon find out a witches coven has a spell over the town and is up to incredible evil br br the story is not that good people just figure things out of nothing and they just happen to find out where the witches are at the end also there are a lot of loopholes left dangling at the end the acting is pretty poor too and are bland and everybody else is about the same only old pros martin and l q jones give good performances still this movie does work it blood and gore there's some but this is pg and to work with some very creepy visuals and atmosphere the acting a lot of it but it still works martin especially chews the scenery in his role i can't explain exactly why i sort of like this movie but it did work on me it's a quiet kind of horror that isn't made anymore hardly a masterwork but this deserves to be rediscovered a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9516736268997192 Review: the '70s were a great time for horror movies the brotherhood of satan is yet another overlooked gem it's full to the brim with great surreal unsettling scenes it's also great to see martin and l q jones who also produced in decent roles br br some of it is a little dated and cheesy but the brotherhood of satan kicks butt over race the devil and many other '70s flicks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9624323844909668 Review: this totally odd ball feature is a typical and prime example of shocking 70's horror the events are thoroughly confusing and it takes up quite a while before you figure out what the hell is going on but the brooding atmosphere sucks you in immediately right from the indescribably bizarre intro showing a couple of eerie children turning toys into real life war machinery you just know this become an uncompromising and gritty shocker brotherhood of satan soon appears to be another installment in the alleged unofficial creepy little town hiding a dark secret sub genre a young widower traveling with his new yummy girlfriend and 8 year old daughter stops in a remote little town to report a car accident they witnessed on a nearby highway the villagers behave very hostile and insist the visitors on leaving right away the town clearly in an ambiance of fear and panic as local children vanish inexplicably vanished and unnatural forces maintain everyone within the boundaries of town is in the grip of a satanic cult apparently ruled by the elderly members of the community i really liked brotherhood of satan a lot the story reminded me of a novel written by john saul but i can't remember the title it also dealt with a cult of elderly people abusing youthful villagers for their own greedy merits the film mainly relies on creepy scenery like dolls and witchcraft but a slightly more involving and coherent screenplay would have been nice the subject matter often raises a lot of issues and questions and director bernard can't always provide us with answers the climax is terrific very seventies meaning shocking and unforgettable beautifully shot film too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9888800382614136 Review: i had been interested in this film for a long time especially after reading a couple of online reviews of the dvd edition however i kept its purchase because of the excessive price tag and utter lack of relevant when it went out of print earlier this year i finally gave in but the entire order which included a number of other highly desirable titles got lost in luckily the dvd has been re issued at bargain price and i'm sure glad i picked it up br br anyway this is one strange film and a genuine sleeper initially confusing but striking occult tale which manages to hit with respect to both its small town atmosphere and the inherent eeriness of the sinister goings on a small cast responds perfectly to a absorbing and intelligent script lead martin in particular makes the dialogue sound better than it actually is with his nuanced performance as the town doctor head of the coven l q jones and moore both of whom also produced the film offer solid support as the no nonsense sheriff and his comic strip aficionado assistant br br the plot elements of various earlier films dealing with witchcraft and the supernatural and not only the obvious titles the fact that the town is held under a spell which can't at first be identified for instance brings instantly to mind the similar affliction of one specific bourgeois household in luis bunuel's sublimely surreal the angel 1962 the angle was borrowed perhaps from village of the damned 1960 there have been many films especially of a recent vintage where the satanic rites of a coven are shown from the city of the dead 1960 to the devil rides out 1968 but since the proceedings take place in modern day america albeit in remote surroundings and revolve around elderly witches seeking a the film they recall most of all is rosemary's baby 1968 br br the occult scenes accentuated as much by foggy exteriors as by the shadowy lighting of the decorated house where the diabolical events take place are presented in a completely matter of fact way as to make them unsettling and extremely effective particularly the opening sequence involving an army tank crushing a car the rampage of a devil doll a concept which has been done to death over the years but here it raises an undeniable a surreal dream sequence set inside the ice chamber where all the victims are kept since they can't be buried a sequence where the witches attack a doubting member of the coven a beheading committed by a horse riding medieval knight and the lengthy 'black finale with the witches accompanied by the respective child they will be all dressed in red except for a black clad martin over the ceremony which culminates in ritual mass suicide br br the film also has the guts to deliver a downbeat it's so refreshing to come across a title albeit a low budget production from a major hollywood studio columbia that to go so completely against the grain like i said the film is quite weird also to the editing and the score it's odd too that such a classy and cinematic horror offering sic should come from a tv director most often associated with westerns and other family fare by the way the same theme was dealt with almost in the christopher lee peter cushing collaboration nothing but the night 1972 which lee produced himself a film i foolishly missed out on some 20 years back when it was shown on local tv and which has been m i a ever since br br p s this review of the brotherhood of satan will certainly contain spoilers but then the synopsis and artwork featured on the dvd cover manage to give everything away anyway Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6352974772453308 Review: i would probably say this was on a par with films like devil's rain and that sort of film although this is probably a bit better made i love 70's horror and this has most of the elements that make up other movies i like so it was pretty easy to enjoy a family on their vacation stumble across a small town where the people seem to be gripped by some sort of hysteria seems like the children have been disappearing after an initial attempt to flee this place the family is somehow stopped on the edge of town and find their way back but not without first finding a house where the kids are gone and mommy and daddy are dead seems like we have a different kind of twist on a senior citizen community center in this town they're all satan and they need the kids to their lives so they can continue on in their service i guess not that anyone seems too keen on giving up their kids for this enterprise this is fairly classy considering that it's scary and creepy without buckets of gore or the loud startling events that try to make people jump in films today which seem to have replaced actual scares we have hank moore from green acres as tobey a sheriff's deputy that reads ufo magazines and jones as the sheriff and a very familiar character actor as the dad of the stranded family and martin plays the doctor who seems to be doing double duty to his fellow townsfolk this is pretty good stuff but a tad on the confusing side sometimes but overall works pretty well is recommended for fans of 70's horror 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9920696020126343 Review: i had no idea what i was going to see when i decided to view this film and to my surprise its just an extremely well made horror film that is easily one of the best of the 1970's film is of course low budget and this is an excellent example of how the story and style of a film creates chills not special effects martin is one of the great character actors of all time and he has a rare starring role here and the film also stars good friend l q jones and green acres moore jones and moore helped produce this film as well tv veteran charles is the star and enter the dragon beauty is his girlfriend is in a bikini at the beginning of the film and she's just gorgeous to look at film does a terrific job of staying with the story and not adding a phony feel good ending and i really liked the way the film ends great atmosphere interesting story and well directed by bernard performance is top notch also as he doesn't hold back at all and really throws himself into the role of doc good and underrated film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861686825752258 Review: this is one creepy underrated gem with chilling performances and a fantastic finale all the characters are great and the story was awesome plus i thought the ending was really cool the plot was great and it never bored me plus while the child actors were bad they gave me the creeps this happened to be on the space channel a while ago so i decided to check it out and tape it i read some good reviews from fellow horror fans i must say i agree with them it's very creepy and suspenseful plus martin was fantastic in his role as the satan it has tons of creepy atmosphere and it keeps you guessing throughout plus all the characters were very likable and you really start to root for ben and his family it has plenty of disturbing moments and the film really shocked me at times plus it's extremely well made on a low budget this is one creepy underrated gem with chilling performances and a fantastic finale i highly recommend this one the direction is very good bernard does a very good job here with great camera work creating a lot of creepy atmosphere and keeping the film at a very fast pace is a little bit of blood and gore we get a severed leg lots of bloody corpses bloody slit throat slicing and decapitation and an the acting is excellent martin is fantastic here as the satan he is extremely creepy very convincing was quite chilling was extremely intense seemed to be enjoying himself and just did a fantastic job overall charles is great as the dad he was very caring very likable and gave a good show i liked him lots l q jones is awesome as the sheriff he was funny on top of things looked very young had a cool character and just did an awesome job overall is good as the girlfriend and did what she had to do pretty well charles robinson overacted to the extreme as the priest and didn't convince me one bit and that laugh of his was especially bad is actually decent as the daughter she was somewhat likable and only got on my nerves a couple times i rather liked her moore was goofy but very likable in his role as tobey i dug him rest of the cast do good overall i highly recommend it 1 2 out of 5 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186025857925415 Review: most families will recognise similarities between their own family and that created through brilliant acting by natalie portman and susan sarandon natalie creates an on screen image that justifies her as one of the best actresses in america and one worthy of a golden globe nomination the control of her emotions are so in tact that at any point in the movie she can tap into them and release an unforgettable scene susan is also amazing in this movie as yet again she chose a role that is so different to any other and carries it through with true professionalism br br any natalie fan would've seen the film based on her past successes but you should also see it for the emotions that are released during the film it is a truly experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.984600841999054 Review: every great once in a while you stumble upon a movie that exceeds even your wildest expectations given the imdb rating of 4 0 i wasn't really expecting much with the brotherhood of satan i hoped that at a minimum it might be cheesy fun like the devil's rain or any of the other early 70s similarly themed satanic horror films i have been more wrong what i got instead was an ambitious and intelligent film with a cast i really enjoyed speaking in broad terms to avoid giving anything away the film's style and structure are much more experimental than the straightforward storytelling so prominent in the early 70s the brotherhood of satan doesn't beat you over the head with plot points and explanations a lot is left to the viewer to fill in the blanks as a viewer you know something is but for the longest period you're just not sure what it is the unknown helps make for a far creepier atmosphere than most similar films the ending is effective with its surreal imagery i sat in amazement as the final credits began to roll those wanting a big slam bang finale will be disappointed with the simplicity a lesser film would have tried to pull out all the stops and would most likely have failed miserably br br there are moments in the film where it's easy to forget the director bernard had primarily worked in television before the brotherhood of satan there are a few scenes that are so well set up lit and shot that even the most accomplished of directors could learn a thing or two for example i've seen enough films over the years to realize that directors can sometimes seem to have trouble shooting widescreen shots indoors not here the scene where the men are discussing their plan of action in the sheriff's office is amazing we see all five men at once – each doing their own thing as in real life in a lesser film we might see all the men at once but each would be quietly waiting their turn to deliver their dialogue it's a small scene but it looks so natural and is so beautifully shot that it's one of my favorite moments of the brotherhood of satan br br finally i mentioned the acting in my opening so without going into a long winded speech i'll just say that the brotherhood of satan features martin and l q jones any film with these two guys is almost an automatic winner with me Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9116385579109192 Review: brotherhood of satan is one of the most underrated horror films of all times why it hasn't achieved a cult status is beyond me this is a chilling tale of terror and witchcraft which contains one of the most powerful and disturbing climaxes in the annals of screen horror in the small american town some children have disappeared and their parents been violently murdered what is the cause of hysteria the film is really eerie some scenes are genuinely unnerving and definitely not easily forgotten the suspense never lets up the acting is really good and the climax is bizarre and disturbing check out this forgotten gem of satanic horror absolutely recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9890634417533875 Review: man i remember this show with nostalgic i really dug because he wasn't the conventional hero he was more than a futuristic texas cowboy the man had the of a bear the vision of a walk and the of a i can't remember that one br br the action sequences were great i remember that would always use his named translated to spanish anytime he was in big troubles br br this was a quality action cartoon i loved the characters the dialogs the music and of course the opening credits sequence long live to him a cult classic in my opinion and a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9461326599121094 Review: was released in 1987 by the now defunct american animation company on the back of he man masters of the universe and she ra princess of power in 1983 and respectively the plot of the cartoon was about a native american cowboy named marshall who possesses the strength of the bear ears of the wolf speed of the and eyes of a hawk and his trusty sidekick a talking horse named thirty thirty who carried with him a gun aptly titled and with the help of deputy and judge j b serve to protect new texas from the evil tex and his band of outlaws br br set in futuristic texas this was and still is to this day one of the very few cartoons set in a particular city in the us hence in the south thousands of light years ahead in the future considering this was made in the 80s the creators did an impressive job trying to recreate the wild west look but from a sci fi based outlook didn't just evoke morality and good verses bad as well as teaching children lessons about life but it also highlighted themes of culture and community and that we shouldn't take things and life for granted and despite the fact that this was an action adventure cartoon many of the story lines themes and issues it addressed resonate with children and adults in a way that makes sense to them in addition marshall was one of the very first major cartoon characters from a ethnic minority background to make an impact on tv br br the sound effects were amazing the music was great the theme song equally memorable and the animation was wonderful the characters were well designed and the stories were diverse and taught kids morals and the importance of what is right and what is wrong something of which the same cannot be said about today's cartoons sadly br br whilst was overshadowed by the success of he man it is still a personal favourite for many 80s cartoon fanatics suffice to say i preferred over he man because of the diversity of the story lines characters and that the depth of the situations and problems that the characters faced themselves were more what i would say realistic and identifiable in contrast for some reason they resonated more with people because like for instance in 'the where a kid dies from a drug overdose the fact that there wasn't a happy ending was important in the sense that when kids watch that episode well in fact anyone who watches that episode will realise for themselves the devastating consequences of drug usage and that no one should the dangers of drugs br br bold brave and at times thought provoking is definitely that bold brave and thought provoking a cult cartoon classic for many years to come it dared to take some risks but it had well and truly paid off in the end it will be remembered by many cartoon fans as one of the most interesting as well as best 80s cartoons ever and rightly so br br 8 and a half out of ten Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9815465807914734 Review: devil is the first major studio full length feature filmed entirely in the 3d process supposedly producer went to africa to shoot a different movie but after hearing the tale of two man eating lions terrorizing railway decided on this one it's a good story too almost like fear redemption the great white hunter and all it's the telling of the story that seems to drag almost as though filming in the new process was too weighty for the crew the action scenes are stiff almost too staged but these technical problems appear small in light of the film's dramatic conclusion Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8024709224700928 Review: i saw this film from 1918 recently at our local film archive it seems that the danish film institute has it in 2006 to celebrate the anniversary of which was one of the largest in the world in the early 20th century i believe there are several copies with english around europe at the moment br br i found the film fascinating and the trip to mars well thought out the plot line is certainly original but i really don't want to reveal any more of it at the moment as now the danger of spoiling things for you really exists br br the film is also available on dvd the danish film institute det web pages at with to get more info Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761752486228943 Review: i saw heaven ship at the 2006 cinema festival in italy what a great movie this danish saga is the stirring tale of the first trip to mars in an era when hasn't been perfected the spaceship hasn't got a radio and the heroes are brought back from the landing field via even the are delightful some of them written in in the original danish br br the actors' performances are laughable largely hand to brow histrionics but the sets are astonishing easily surpassing anything done by georges a decade earlier or in die im a decade later of course the plot is simplistic the crew consist of seven thin guys and one fat slob guess which one cracks interestingly everyone in this movie except the dubious professor believes in god even the martians br br impressively the have the sense to acknowledge that a trip to mars is no the title cards establish that it takes the scientists two years to build their spaceship which has an and six months to reach mars during the construction sequence there's one extremely impressive set up which must have been choreographed dozens of workers all hustle through the in different directions with no and no the danish scientists their ship packing materials and set course for mars even though the moon and venus are closer when the ship which flies not lands on mars it is greeted by martians who turn out to be blondes all highly developed and as a highly developed meat eater i that part br br conveniently enough mars turns out to have an atmosphere just like earth's as well as equal gravity in an exterior shot of the martian landscape the apparent magnitude when seen from mars is the same as it is when viewed from earth i also couldn't help observing that all the wise elder martians are male in fact female elders are thin on the ground here both the earth born hero and the martian maiden are the martians speak a universal language wear on their robes and greet the earth visitors with a globe of earth which of course they hold with its north pole br br that martian maiden is played by an beautiful danish actress waiter i'll have some of that danish we see a martian dance of which might have been or ludicrous but is actually quite touching and beautiful also the martian funeral scene features one shot which reminded me of a sequence in the seventh seal i wonder if ingmar bergman saw this film br br has a few flaws but its production design and its other merits very far outweigh its drawbacks the ole olsen who is named in the credits and who appears in a brief prologue is no relation to chic johnson's vaudeville partner from i would give a 12 but the scale tops off at 10 so a full 10 out of 10 for this delightful trip to mars the blonde planet Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5632011294364929 Review: what is your freaking problem do you have nothing better to do than sit on your fat asses and about about how you find something in bad taste here's an idea go outside that's right walk outside your mom's basement that you've been living in for 13 years and go outside but i can't leave star trek is on in 30 minutes and i still haven't married that on world of oh my god in that case stay inside alright i might have gone overboard there i mean star trek is okay but i don't really watch it that much anymore either way do you really have to write crap about mind of mencia it's a good show maybe you're just your anger because that girl dumped you on world of or you're constipated try putting in your diet Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.09595440328121185 Review: i may differ from many people on this board but i enjoy watching mind of mencia the reason i like mind of mencia is the host is not afraid to speak his mind or exploit stereotypes carlos mencia does what we all do with our friends but are unwilling to admit and then some br br mencia has no problem doing jokes about any race religion sex or orientation while he gets a lot of for this it is a breath of fresh air in these politically correct times mencia does not care if he offends anyone but he is not a racist and even does jokes about his own race br br the typical format for the mind of mencia goes like this there will be an open skit making fun of a person or recent event mencia then comes out and does a 5 or 6 minute stand up where he talks about various issues the show then has 2 separate skits divided by commercials in these skits mencia does a variety of things such as making fun of people giving his personal opinions with a funny twist or simply doing parodies of people events or movies at the end of the show mencia comes out for a minute with either one final skit or something else to say br br people criticize mencia for exploiting stereotypes and say his statements are overly offensive carlos only does what everyone else thinks of certain races but are afraid to say as for mencia being offensive he is only speaking his mind i find nothing wrong with that br br the show is not perfect the skits can be not put together the best and sometimes mencia does go over the line in his jokes for the most part however it is a show where the comedian says what is on his mind no matter what the consequences and presents in in a humorous matter so if you aren't afraid to laugh at stereotypes and see someone speak his mind and often say what you have wanted to say then watch mind of mencia however if you are easily offended you should not watch this show because you will be offended or worse yet you might even laugh Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07093442231416702 Review: if you like gary cooper this is one of his best roles his gentle intensity to right a wrong is what made his career comes to dallas to take revenge against will and brian who burned his georgia farm and killed his family inept marshall gets in way attempting to arrest him when interrupted by a street shootout between and wild bill hickock the shootout is staged to get the law off he takes the back east marshall under his wing to keep him alive in texas as they switch identity br br that was a great beginning and the picture holds up all the way through action may be a little slow by today's standards but it is one of my top 10 favorite movies Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884752035140991 Review: susan sarandon she made this movie for me i've never appreciated her acting more than as i did in this movie she really acted as though she were adele august i can appreciate actors and actresses who leave their individual persona and create a character who's truly believable br br natalie portman as ann august helped create the ideal antagonist as their characters developed through the movie the movie was about them so the other characters were peripheral br br i gave this movie an eight rating but susan received a ten from me because of her performance as far as relationship movies go beaches and terms of had a greater impact on me than this movie but i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587812423706055 Review: gary cooper is a cool headed guy always liked his easy going level headed characters as some others have commented there are some oddities in the script such as a us marshall who got his job and can't even hit a barn with a pistol a rancher with about thirty hands but can't seem to keep his cattle from being run off br br but there is plenty of the quick thinking straight shooting cooper to keep you entertained br br this movie was made in 1950 people in their 20's and 30's have trouble understanding those movies were made for entertainment not oscars br br to expect oscar material does this film injustice it is about the good guys finding a way to round up the bad guys br br so rent borrow or buy this movie pop some corn and enjoy the coop one more time Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8686954379081726 Review: dallas stars gary cooper ruth roman steve barbara payton raymond massey it's directed by stuart photography is from ernest pen duties fell to john twist produced out of warner brothers dallas is vividly filmed in technicolor out of the warner in california very much a film with its tongue firmly in cheek the film is a throwback to the westerns of that exist without pretensions or deep meanings br br the plot sees cooper's civil war renegade reb fake his own death so as to kill off his reputation and to free himself for the pursuit into dallas of the brothers who massacred his family in essence a routine plot story is up along the way by many a fun and exciting diversion there's role dandy fashions horseback pursuits shoot outs a love triangle vigorous dialogue and deft little twists to keep the piece purely from painting it by numbers br br cooper seems to be enjoying himself too which further enhances the feel good factor on offer it's true he isn't really asked to do anything more than be a laconic dude on a mission but when called on for action duties he delivers the goods that his fans have come to expect during his successful career the villains entertain particularly steve vile and dopey bryant marlow because each have their own little to keep them from over familiar blandness the two ladies of the piece look gorgeous and hold up well in amongst the machismo while the high production value allows to really treat the eyes with the lush technicolor and involving camera work around the locations br br it has ideals to being an a list does dallas something it just can't quite attain but it's not for lack of trying and the end result is one of pure entertainment that in truth should be enjoyed on a cold winters day when the viewer needs a pick me up 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976500928401947 Review: gary cooper and a marshal change identities since they both agree cooper would be more efficient facing the outlaws what is remarkable in this film are the costumes both the and steve who is the bad guy wears his guns backwards probably to be able to the film starts quite with a showdown with wild bill ruth roman looking very pretty is the fiancee there is plenty of action never a dull moment but you have to concentrate because the story is a bit complicated good entertainment Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7373130321502686 Review: a throwback to the old fashioned westerns of the 30s and 40s such as dodge city dallas has a number of things going for it gary cooper at his coolest blazing technicolor photography by ernest gone with the wind and a pulse pounding max steiner king kong gwtw dodge city et al score in addition there is a mistaken identity a faked death and more hair breath escapes than a republic serial as always cooper defines what it is to be a man under pressure forget the 50s angst western this is pure entertainment Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762815237045288 Review: i'm not going to tell anyone what happens in the end but it did not fit with the movie the rest of imaginary heroes though portrayed a realistic family going through realistic issues such as death drugs relationships and high school i could have sworn that they were my own family no joke br br emile hirsch was completely believable as a teen struggling with his brother's suicide and sigourney weaver plays a mother trying to keep the remains of her slightly dysfunctional family together br br although this family may take their issues to the extreme anyone can relate to what they go through whether it be graduation living up to expectations or being a parent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9694808721542358 Review: this film was great i love the way it mixes dark humor with drama there are times when you think there is no possible way you could laugh at the situation presented and yet you experience a surprising giggle it is wonderfully acted with great performances by sigourney weaver jeff daniels and emile hirsch it is well written with a stylish surprising ending i'm not one to say that everyone will like it as much as i did but give it a chance and rent it the dvd has great special features including full length commentaries by director dan harris and emile hirsch and one by sigourney weaver that give you interesting information about the film i hope my comment is helpful and that you enjoy the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.983567476272583 Review: some may think imaginary heroes is a movie exactly like goes down but it isn't in imaginary heroes the director lets us feel for the travis family and the people around them br br the movie itself is great and the acting is extremely well done and acting is believable and helps make the movie what it is the actors director writer dan harris has made a movie that many people should see don't think this is just another teen movie it is a movie about a family and their problems br br i gave this movie a 10 10 because i believe it isn't the best film which no film can be but its the closest it can get to perfect Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9773789644241333 Review: enjoyed this film which deals entirely about an average family so it appears ben travis jeff daniels plays the role as a father who is only interested in one son who is excellent at swimming and wins many however he hates it very much and even his father ben has very little to say to his other son tim emile and even his daughter penny michelle williams who is fortunate to be away in college the mother sandy sigourney weaver tries to hold the family together and even she is completely ignored by her husband also a very tragic event happens in the family which changes everyone's personality young and old start using drugs smoking pot and drinking all the time at parties there is even a homosexual scene and at the same time there is even room for comedy and of course there is a very dark secret that sandy travis finally tells her son tim Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9283308386802673 Review: imaginary heroes is one fine little film written and directed by dan harris this story is classic theater weaving comedy and tragedy together so tightly that the climax of the film takes your breath away br br the travis family is an odd bunch no member is who each appears to be beginning with a suicide of the reluctant 'hero' child swimming champion matt kip the father ben jeff daniels falls apart and himself from his family and himself while the mother sandy sigourney weaver turns to pot and rage and sarcasm the daughter penny michelle williams returns from school repulsed by her family's behavior and the remaining son tim emile hirsch takes the of all of the above by avoiding his classmates girlfriend and teams with his neighbor kyle ryan to leap into drugs and sexual experimentation throughout the film tim tries to hide on his body that have a secret all their own yet lead his girlfriend to feel rejection his mother to rage against the trailer park trash bully she believes is the cause and finally open the window to the deep scars this family has suffered for years secrets and lies here and the resolution of them is painfully dramatic br br this may be sigourney finest role although emile jeff daniels ryan and kip despite the brevity of his role all contribute top notch performances the story begins slowly and seems to and that fact may lose some viewers' attention but stay with this little powerhouse film and the impact of the work will you highly recommended grady harp Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9884054660797119 Review: imaginary heroes the remarkable work of the then 24 year old dan harris is tag lined people are never who they seem to be perhaps this is wisely chosen as a of marketing yet i rented this movie in spite of the tag line rather than because of it and i'm glad i did i found the move an insightful examination of tragedy i personally found it to be a movie about coping with dreams particularly those which are lost in the case of one son loss requires deep examination of what he had and didn't have in his life yet the central tragedy of the movie while posing enticing questions in its own right acts primarily as the backdrop against which different coping styles are set into relief i believe the film into an important question how do we cope with our dreams particularly where heroes become imaginary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.930098831653595 Review: it´s a movie to see on tv and only once i mean it´s good but it´s a little too lengthy and the plot is so well known it very original but it boring the best thing of the movie are the performances natalie portman and susan sarandon are great actress and in this movie they have done a great job i give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852241277694702 Review: this movie was very good not great but very good it is based on a one man play by ruben santiago hudson yes he played most of the parts on paper it looks like stunt casting yes let's round up all the black folks in hollywood and put them in one movie halle berry even produced it the only name i didn't see was thank god because it probably would of ended up being like a hallmark movie instead this movie was not some sentimental mess it was moving but not phony the characters came and went with the exception of her husband pauline and the writer in question the movie revolved around the universe of nanny mrs bill crosby and how she raised the writer and took in people now being a jaded new yorker when he said she took in sick people and old and then we see them going to a mental institution to pick up a man i'm thinking looks like sister has a scam going getting folks jobs and taking the checks but no she explains to lou she just wants 25 bucks a week and did not want the money ahead of time i think that part was put in the movie just for us jaded new yorkers so we know she is not the poor folks g it was written by a new yorker so he knows the deal g she almost seems angelic and looking through a little boys eyes i can see why she is married to a do well who is 17 years younger and fools around on her terrence howard was born to play these type of parts he was good but i would like to see him play something different who plays nanny is also very good but for some reason the person who stood out to me was a small role played by jeffery wright where is this mans oscar he already won a emmy and a tony he was in shaft and he stole the movie i did not even know who he was in this movie he is a chameleon never the same i never seen him play a bad part yet this was a 5 minute role and he managed to make me both laugh and cry i re winded the scene few times one time because i didn't know who he was his wife was excellent i have seen her in roles before mostly mousy stuff but she is so good here i actually know people who act just like her so it was very real to me macy grey who had one of the bigger parts was also very good i was very happy that they did not kill nanny off i thought she was a in the beginning of the movie but she was able to go home and start her old routine of taking care of people there are women like that in most of our lives people we might know or even lived with thank god for them i do not know how they do it all of the time i have a friend who lost 2 children and been through a lot of stuff but whenever i am feeling sorry for myself i call her and she always puts me in a good mood this movie is a tribute to all of those people i only wish they they told us what happened to some of the characters like the the one armed man boyfriend who is played by one of my favorite actors on hbo's the wire omar rosie character and richard the lesbian and one arm man he was mesmerizing in another small role Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9531277418136597 Review: before barton jumps all over my remarks let's all just keep in mind that opinions are like asses we all have them br br i loved sigourney weaver jeff daniels i loved the dialogue and thought the acting was sublime just perfectly and understated unlike some others i did not find this all predictable br br i found role refreshingly humorous and realistic especially her scene confronting the bully in the trailer br br i found it enjoyable and wasn't anticipating recommending this to all and this is why there are different of ice cream something to please everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9401847720146179 Review: the review says that sigourney character is taut and frustrated and later that she could be the sister of character in ordinary people say what no way this lady was quirky from the start nothing like in ordinary people sorry br br next the goes on to say that sigourney sandy travis and jeff ben travis are 40 something year olds children of the 60s ms weaver must be dancing a i believe at the time she made imaginary heroes she was in fact 55 years old she was born in 1949 br br perception aside this was a pretty good movie considering it was made by someone so young obviously sigourney weaver thought so and so did jeff daniels the young man playing tim was outstanding br br there are some critical comments i could make about the script such as that i never really got a good sense of why sandy travis missed her son her sort of blown apart behavior was perhaps by his death but that such behavior lasted of the way through the film i felt had more to do with her marriage her relationship with tim and where he really came from and other unresolved issues than from any mourning of her elder son ben's mourning was much more clear br br so matt travis was an asshole did his mom think so too still a very watchable film what is becoming clearer and clearer is not that there are no roles for women over a certain age rather that what it takes is a director such as this one to be so clearly in love with an older woman ms weaver and to almost make his film an homage to her sort of an anti woody allen Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17933987081050873 Review: so i was completely in love with this movie for it even with all its plot twists but the one thing i found really disturbing was the connection between the two best friends in tim and kyle while the writer of the film gave us such a poignant moment between the two and their sexual experimentation confusion he then gives us a plot twist that makes them half brothers although the subject isn't brought up in the film and left unexplained and for i just thought that it was in bad taste and the fact that it wasn't even discussed is even worse oops we've created a taboo now let's not address the situation because that wouldn't really be p c otherwise a spectacular film Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1166253313422203 Review: have just seen this film in australia on satellite as i have been avoiding the news more so than usual over the last week coming from the us of a regarding gunmen well to be absolutely blunt this film is a gem a big bravo to all involved i had only a small idea of what the film as is most often the case for good effect and this certainly came up with cinematic goods the setting of the scene is effective in the truest sense of the word with all the hairy confronting subjects of today's world in relation to one's own family albeit suburb the first forty minutes sets such a professional theater i was not ready for the out loud laughs when they came although the cathartic moment built via comedy and character as the family and neighbors came together in an extraordinary way br br all in all a of who and what we are a most meaningful film and a must see br br please note the date of this review Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9584189653396606 Review: this film does not have the outstanding visuals that american beauty or the ice storm offered and because it was made after those films it cannot be marked as very original either the music though subtly brilliant sounds very much like that of american beauty br br the story has some similarities with the ice storm in particular as well as sigourney weaver without intent perhaps the film seems to try to recreate the success of the two aforementioned movies too much at times the story tends to stay a bit more shallow than it's bigger more successful brothers by having too much going on or by not delivering the most effective dialogs here the writing cannot measure with that of american beauty but that can be said about most movies ever made even the best and there is still a lot to like said music score and given the cast effective performances of note is emile hirsch who would shine a couple of years later in the outstanding into the wild br br overall i can recommend this film if you like suburban dramas though it's not the first one on a list of must sees which would be topped by 1 american beauty 2 the ice storm 3 little children br br after you've seen and liked those check out this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532956480979919 Review: imaginary heroes is a 2004 film starring sigourney weaver jeff daniels emile hirsch michelle williams and kip br br the story concerns a dysfunctional family that becomes even more dysfunctional when the oldest child commits suicide br br ordinary people has been mentioned often in relation to this film it's sort of ordinary people with a role reversal the mother in this case sandy travis weaver is more accessible than the father ben daniels who is clearly devastated and unable to cope like ordinary people the younger son tim hirsch is the focus of the film br br for me the film was absorbing enough to keep watching but has a curious detachment about it there were some wonderful interactions mother and son mother and neighbor brother and sister williams and some good offbeat moments what never clicked was ben being any part of that family or having any chemistry with sandy this seems to have been the goal of director writer dan harris in one scene in a grocery store the kid assumes sandy is about 30 and gives her his phone number in almost the next scene daniels asks sandy if she wants plastic surgery for her birthday weaver was 55 when this film was made actually probably 54 and looks phenomenal so what is ben looking at however there's something about ben's complete detachment because the viewer doesn't really see how daniels ever was attached to that family br br the end has a couple of twists and also some very touching scenes everyone is very good with weaver and hirsch being the standouts br br there's not a tremendous amount of dialogue in this movie and lots of stares the script could have been sharper but imaginary heroes is a good effort Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8794167041778564 Review: another slice of darkness and denial hiding beneath the surface of american suburbia imaginary heroes chronicles the lives of the travis family all recovering following the suicide of their eldest son br br the pair at the center of the film is mother and son sandy sigourney weaver and tim emile hirsch both acting out in different ways as a result of the death while tim experiments with medication and his own sexuality sandy to her former self smoking marijuana and coming to terms with an old act of infidelity br br the relationship between sandy and tim is explored well especially when references are made to both of them being outcast from their own family sandy due to her affair and tim initially due to always being in the shadow of his more successful older brother considerably less time is allowed for husband ben jeff daniels who in a devastating depiction of denial orders sandy to make an additional plate of food for his dead son and place it in his old spot at the dinner table michelle williams' older sister penny is underwritten and could easily be taken out of the film br br despite its long runtime imaginary heroes doesn't explore its many subplots as much as the individual stories deserve while some of the movie's black comedy doesn't translate as well as writer director dan harris may have liked and the depiction of a disturbed family dynamic isn't depicted as strongly as the many other films out there with similar ideas but despite some issues the central performances from weaver and hirsch are stunning and easily carry the film to its successfully subdued conclusion br br rating b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614207148551941 Review: as a perfect day for ends with the suicide of a prodigy this movie opens with the death of the star high school swimmer legend matt who shoots himself in the head with a revolver after in the opening scene but the death of matt travis serves as a key to unlock the door of another prodigy his brother tim who never in his life seriously bothered with the question what am i going to do br br when he finds his brother dead his head broken like a dropped the travis family starts vomiting out its secrets one by one the film focuses on tim he is a victim of bullying domestic abuse family alienation heartbreak issues of sexuality and friendship br br tim reveals his wounds by physical but these are not the only injuries to his person as we slowly come to realize as the script painfully the origins and outcome of tim scars everyone who loves him hurts him hirsch plays out the character quite well revealing frame after frame in the visual expression of his body a host of conflicting emotions inside the soul of a kid whom no one seems to listen to or know very well and unaware of his depth of soul and talent br br two siblings sharing a up on a red playground tim asks penny what am i going to do with the rest of my life the scene is framed in a familiar recurring image of the film the comfortable playground where tim obviously feels at home filmed from a eye view because with every character tim feels comfortable to share a part of himself and we view these intimate moments he shares in the red playground complete with childish graffiti carved in pencil from above after him to pass the joint penny tells him tim well the secret to the success of life is to find something you love and you have to do that for the rest of your life … and you better hope to hell that you're good at it because if you're not then you'll probably fail this simple line of advice from penny serves as the movie's central theme the responsibility of talent and the possibility of failure why does one person have a talent he cannot stand like matt who hated the attention his swimming fame brought but no one notices talent – no one – because no one bothers to ask him not even us the film makes us aware that we ourselves do not know tim as well as we thought we did when we first meet this handsome sad guy in our intimate understanding of tim as it progresses we are reminded that not everyone is as they seem to be this is the other side of the film the failure of those who should – parents friends teachers – whoever – to notice and see the gifts of the people they claim to love not even his mother sandy played by sigourney weaver sees gift despite her love for her son weaver does a deft job of a middle aged woman with her own inner demons as she haphazardly tries to play the roles of and support when tim is found to be bullied at school she storms the boy's trailer threatening his life you can tease torture punch drive drunk with me i can forgive you hell i can understand it i'm a good christian you know i can forgive and forget but you mess with my kid and may god himself descend from heaven to protect you because as long as i live – and i will you all – i will wake up and go to sleep at night just dreaming of ways to make your petty insignificant lives into hell on earth after a paper cup into the mother's face she looks around the trailer and looking at them both the kid and his stunned mother comments nice trailer and leaves as quickly as she came weaver scores in her ability to match gusto with visceral wit that is acid and witty and father played by jeff daniels is blind to who his son is treating him like a stranger not telling his family that he took time off from the office spending his days in the city park listless a carved out soul and sleeping in bed tucked in with his high school letter jacket jeff daniels does a superb job of making us believe that he can be both a bastard and lovable because we grow to see that even an inept father can show his love for his son in an emotional scene tim confronts his father just when you think his dad is going to hit him he grabs for him to embrace him not letting him go he tells tim i am your father and you're are my son and i'm here okay but you've gotta talk to me i don't know how to do this by myself it is here at this moment in the film that a father tells his son you have to tell me what's going on inside of you you have to tell me who you are i want to know who you are it is in this scene that the film reaches a cathartic moment the visual movement from tim angry and alone to his father embracing him as he breaks downs and revealing the emotions hidden beneath his shell tim experiences this moment of cleansing with his dad as a catharsis especially when you consider the manipulation disregard violence and betrayal he has been dealt in the long year the film encompasses i recommend this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9706525206565857 Review: it occurred to me while watching imaginary heroes that any screenwriter attempting to make a drama about family relationships should seriously consider killing off a kid or two in the opening reel as a way of getting his characters to open up and reveal themselves there must be something to this storyline for it seems as if every other family drama that comes down the pike uses this device in one form or another paradise and moonlight mile are just two of the more recent examples that spring immediately to mind although one could reach back to a golden like who's afraid of virginia to make the point as well it's not that the death of a child is an illegitimate subject for serious films to explore far from it it's just that like any topic it can be so overused that it becomes just another movie cliché a convenient bit of narrative to get the ball rolling and to give the characters something to with for the remainder of the time we get to spend with them br br the latest such work is imaginary heroes a film that borrows heavily from what is one of the earliest and perhaps best known examples of the family coping with the death of a child genre the academy award winning ordinary people like the characters in that earlier film the seem on the surface to be the ideal suburban family until one fateful day their oldest son matt who is the golden boy athlete and thus the apple of his father's eye kills himself with no explanation one minor difference is that the son in ordinary people dies as a result of an accident not a suicide it is younger brother tim who winds up finding the body and who assumes the role of protagonist in the film each of the remaining family members with the tragedy in his or her own way matt who has always lived in the shadow of his older brother becomes more and more estranged from the father who has virtually ignored him all his life and begins to turn to drugs for ben the father becomes swallowed up in feelings of remorse and guilt turning away from both his job and his family his wife sandy is the most complex character in the film a free spirited child of the '60's who feels oddly adrift in the role of mother and wife as she endures a basically loveless marriage in sterile suburbia she spends most of her time after the tragedy trying to with her pot smoking past br br as written and directed by dan harris imaginary heroes emerges as a wildly uneven film for every scene that feels real and authentic there is another that comes across as arbitrary and one sometimes has the sense that harris would like to cram every possible life situation he can think of into his screenplay an admirable goal perhaps but one that makes the film unnecessarily melodramatic in the process instead of identifying with the characters and being caught up in their plight we often find ourselves thinking oh come next for teen suicide is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the hot button topics covered in this film the screenplay also touches on drug and alcohol abuse physical abuse sexual identity conflict life threatening illness even gay incest it is this everything but the kitchen sink mentality in the writing that robs the movie of much of the credibility it needs to really make us care br br that is not to say that imaginary heroes is a bad or film much of what it has to say about familial relationships and values in the 21st century is insightful original pointed and profound prime credit for its success goes to the actors emile hirsch sigourney weaver and jeff daniels who deliver incisive sensitive performances in their respective roles it is they who triumph over the narrative excesses to stimulate our brains and touch our hearts moreover harris in his direction achieves an effectively melancholic tone throughout but one that is frequently by some badly needed flashes of daring dark comedy br br imaginary heroes may appear unfocused and derivative at times but its fine performances and subtle mood shifts make it a film worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9654029011726379 Review: the warned about media heroes outside the movies most heroes are also ordinary people society demands some role playing but what happens when that extends to the parent child relationship do some parents try to improve themselves through their children rather than vice versa how do you provide a role model but not a role a brilliant swimmer who hates to swim a brilliant musician who won't play offbeat funny despite depiction of serious problems very good multi dimensional acting by everyone lots of plot twists complement the emotional tension celluloid heroes never feel any pain i don't recall ever being disappointed in a sigourney weaver film i even liked the village Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9425930976867676 Review: i was laying in bed through the channels and boy do i have channels 500 of them with over 70 movie channels i probably watch a movie on cable once or twice a month dvd has me br br anyway i'm through and i come to this movie and because i see portman i take interest 110 minutes later i am still interested how could this be when i first saw the previews to this movie in the theater i remember making fun of it i never thought i'd watch it nevermind like it br br the story is based on a book and you can tell the movie is very episodic not like the movie has a great plot it just sucks you in may be its that performances that do it i'm pretty sure in must have been br br this movie was good for no reason br br peter's movie rating out of 10 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9514618515968323 Review: it is hard to judge without referring to the fact that director and script writer dan harris is only 25 you can hardly believe seeing this film which is not only a mature piece of work professional and deep but also with some of the defects of routine specific to older directors br br the setting is the american suburb too familiar from 'american or as in 'american film turns around a suicide but here it happens at the beginning of the movie and we are left watching a mid class family coping with the death of the gifted brother and son emile hirsch plays the younger brother sigourney weaver is the mother both are excellent trying to cope with the loss to find the reason and motivation to survive harris drives his actors with a sure hand and the first two sections of the film there are four in total as the seasons of the year build a wonderful tension with credible dilemmas and real questions it is the second part of the film that disappoints slightly it looks too tired and conventional and i suspect that the producers may have in the work of the young script writer and director trying to bring him closer to the hollywood convention that's how this film fails to be a somber version of 'american with a different focus i am sure however that we will hear a lot about dan harris in the coming years Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6403481364250183 Review: imaginary heroes is clearly the best film of the year it was a complete and utter joy to watch i was riveted the whole audience up at the sunset five was riveted when the film ended no one moved spoke nothing i think this film is a perfect example of the of the power that drama has especially in so much as it sets an example of the quality of drama work of this younger generation br br there were moments in your film many like at least seven where i was struck by such a great amount of beauty emotional beauty that i actually couldn't breathe for a while and for a catharsis junkie like me that's about the best experience i could ask for it is the result of powerful masterful storytelling and direction like heavyweight stuff like and those guys br br each element of the film fit tightly together there were no missteps at all the cast was amazing i have been a huge fan of and ryan's for a long time and i thought they have never been better i was am will be continuously stunned by this film and i promise i will drag every person i know to see it it should be seen it should win awards Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.948504626750946 Review: wow when i went to this film at the toronto film festival i had no idea what i was in for this movie takes you on an emotional roller coaster in the best sense of the term sigourney weaver was better than i've seen from her in years emile hirsch was great and jeff daniels broke my heart i can see how this won't be every person's cup of tea as at times it deals with some pretty harsh things that can happen to a family don't get me wrong it's really funny too at my screening the audience burst out in applause after laughing over and over again i just think if you're open to examining your own life imaginary heroes will sincerely touch you i can't wait until it comes out in theaters Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9560179114341736 Review: this film is a powerful commentary on family life in north america today the story is so well constructed it almost feels like its happening across the street right now if you are connected with your family and community in any way this film will grab you and transport you to the home and not allow you to leave until the credits are done br br our imaginary heroes through a myriad of innocent circumstances often unwittingly lead us down a path of sorrow confusion and isolation the travis family after a terrible tragedy invite each of us father mother brother and sister into their respective lives to share their experience in a dynamic set of circumstances that just doesn't quit we see all of the above and eventually the joy in powerful performances by the major players and the rest of the cast making this film a movie goers absolute treasure br br in a film so well done as this it is usually difficult to to find something special but sigourney portrayal of sandy travis was outstanding i would be surprised if others didn't recognize it as such br br clearly a 10 well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796302318572998 Review: this film is chock full of little surprises many of them funny the fact that it's written and directed by a 24 year old blows my mind some of the scenes where the high school kids are using ecstasy made me very uncomfortable because i have a kid that age and i could picture her using it as parent of a teen i found the depictions of the parent child interactions to be dead on accurate br br i enjoyed the film's many little jokes and i enjoyed the fact that not everything made perfect sense and not all the issues were resolved by the end to paraphrase mark truth is stranger than fiction because fiction is required to stick to that which is possible while truth is not br br this is a film which plays with the viewer allowing us believe that people are what other people think they are only to allow us later to realize that the folks we assumed were right were completely ignorant of the real situation one of the film's strongest scenes a scene about which we feel very relieved and sympathetic about what the character is doing turns out to be based on a completely wrong assumption and the character while admirable is totally wrong it's very subtly done i think very realistic br br i liked the score a lot i thought it really aided the film really helped set the mood the film has a couple of screwball moments and the background music helps establish that br br the speech is a hoot and a half got a big laugh the movie is really in my head right now saw it this morning will try to see it again time allowing tens are hard to come by but a solid nine in my book Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794963002204895 Review: saw this film when it was an entry in santa film festival heavy film depiction of a completely dysfunctional family taken to another level of the extreme might have left me depressed to the extreme had it not been for very funny sight gags and dialogue along the way which the film's overall tone the relatively uplifting ending gave hope for those affected by the initial tragedy still i did not walk out of the theatre ready to go to a fun party the film stayed with me for several days br br brought back memories of ordinary people but with humor mixed in with the tragedy i thought the acting was excellent especially by sigourney weaver and emile how each character dealt with the tragedy was at times sad self defeating but also at times hilarious clever dialogue and situations Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9742091298103333 Review: it's a shame that by a restricted rating perhaps the audience that would find this film the most useful won't likely see it br br imaginary heroes follows the life of a teenager after his brothers' suicide not of course the most original story in the world however it does spend a great deal of time their parents the that failed in their eyes br br for teenagers who tend to put responsibility for their failures on their parents but yet refuse to accept any real responsibility on their own the movie sends a powerful message that in the end we all have our own troubles we need to deal with and that we all make our own paths br br but unlike other movies that tend to urge youth independence this one the issues between parents and child and they become a stronger unit for it that the eldest child committed suicide is regrettable but not overlooked later in the film and the responsibility by all parties for the tragedy is thoroughly explained br br although the subject matter has been covered before it hasn't been covered quite this way the film pulls very little punches now why this earned it an r rating is confusing you're unlikely to get across to a teenager in this era without being realistic but yet providing realism that very audience br br were my junior high school class have been shown this film two suicides may have been prevented in this case the censors seem to have extremely poor judgment br br 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.970773458480835 Review: this short was nominated for an academy award losing to anna and bella not since doctor strangelove has nuclear war been so hilarious takes a situation and turns it on its ear and then gives it a spin for good measure visual gags abound in work and i always see something i missed before every time i watch this on the world's greatest animation well worth seeing for many other shorts recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991091251373291 Review: man am i i can leave feedback for this 10 minutes romp i love it br br after not seeing it in years i happened upon it the other day and watched it over and over br br shaking your and a rock and roll and the are freaking classic lines br br the art is delightfully raw the dialog sparse and wonderful just find it and love it cannot recommend this enough br br thank you high school art teacher mrs for showing us this over and over thank you for letting it be made thank you for showing it for free at the moment at least br br i want a big t shirt now i'd love an animation cell but at 00 a pop that won't happen br br find this flick and watch it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7244802117347717 Review: just went on youtube and finally watched this oscar nominated animated short directed by richard i had previously watched his funny getting started there in this one a couple are playing the wife keeps shaking her eyes while her husband has nothing but on his side the wife leaves for a while to vacuum her bed and bathtub before catching her husband looking at her side briefly before this the husband catches a tv show called for teens with the stars something and the husband getting his own saw that program gets interrupted by a special report of a nuclear war happening the is a skeleton here as everyone outside though the husband fell asleep during this time and thinks a parade is going on as he and his wife continue arguing about the game there's plenty of other bizarre things going on before the touching ending comes on quite hilarious and well worth seeing for any animation buff out there can't wait to see any more animated shorts from mr Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9385514855384827 Review: i was impressed with this film because of the quality of the acting and the powerful message in the script susan sarandon plays the part of a irrational and possessive mother who constantly gives her daughter the message that they must stick together she removes her daughter from a dysfunctional but loving family in indiana to pursue an exciting acting career in hollywood the daughter is dubious but at first she has no choice the bond with mother is strong br br in time the girl sees that the mother is off into flights of fantasy and does not have her feet on the ground she sees her mother go head over heels for a handsome seductive guy who loves 'em and leaves 'em she sees that the mother doesn't get it so how can she look to her mother for guidance br br the mother directs the girl to a drama try out and sees the daughter act out the part of the mother in such a way that a shockingly painful mirror is held up to the fly by night mother this causes a period of depression and the girl is horrified at the impact on the mother and is but the lesson takes hold br br there is character growth as the mother realizes her selfish claim on the daughter and eventually is persuaded to let the girl go it is a touching scene and a valuable lesson that parents however emotionally dependent have to let the child go and become her own separate person Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7989088296890259 Review: this hugely entertaining short is considered one of the best shorts ever and i certainly won't argue with that even in a country where top notch animated shorts are created with this film still manages to stand out if you ever get the chance to view this film please do so it's only ten minutes long and yet it contains a man who is obsessed with a woman who the bathtub and a nuclear war what more could you want in a film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9462182521820068 Review: this is a very strange little short film that initially didn't impress me from a purely aesthetic point of view the animation here certainly ain't pretty though after a while you notice that the simple and silly drawings do possess a certain odd charm that's probably because with the script as as this one the animation works br br the film shows an older couple sitting at the table playing at the same time they are on this game or other bizarre pursuits such as the husband's to saw things even the chair and table and all of this stuff occurs as the television warns of atomic armageddon is definitely here naturally the neighbors are screaming and running amok during which time the couple continues with this idiotic game heck even their cat knows the end is coming as the couple begin bickering about who may or may not have cheated leading to a very surreal ending indeed the film deserves kudos for both being unique as well as very funny while it did not win the oscar it was nominated for best animated short which it richly deserved Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782519340515137 Review: i have only seen this once in 1986 at an artsy theater in but i remember it like i saw it a thousand times this morning hilarious for teens playing with all e beautifully animated taking off her eyes shaking them back into position then putting them back on and poignant the end of the world the of a br br required viewing for the human race calling this simply a cartoon is like calling the great nifty typing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9691134095191956 Review: the world may never know the film that did take the best animated short oscar that year anna and bella is very good but it's no big both are available on expanded world's greatest animation compilation in case you'd like to compare br br and its director richard have attracted so much attention that there's little for me to add i'd like to note however that the film contains one of my very favorite single shots in an animated short the one where the man opens the door to let the cat out i don't want to give away the actual events depicted here but the first time i saw the shot i was from one mood to another then seconds later to still another that shot has never failed to affect me that way since for this shot and for the way builds up to that set of moments the big deserves the tag of masterpiece Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528322219848633 Review: richard utter insanity cartoon 'the big is a trip through madness enjoyable backgrounds melting characters and a conclusion that nearly brings me to happy tears everytime i see it br br this short i have seen over and over and over and i never tire of it luckily having it on tape from a broadcast on tv it never stops to make me burst out in laughter and then reach down into the depths of my spirit highlighting the greatness of the human condition br br cause when someone says on let's finish the game' everything is alright in the world and the troubles that we face everyday we suddenly realise are all petty fleeting things not to fight or worry about anymore this film at first seems just like a simple exercise in cartoon slapstick humour but it is far more than that this film hits a greater sense of spiritual meaning with mankind in the wake when everything seems to be so bad and trivial br br it is flawless in every way and damn funny too br br rating 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9100964069366455 Review: richard is a canadian marvel and one that should be shared with the world be it for gut busting early work such as getting started and the oscar nominated through the apprentice and the digitally made la is a treasured local hero but no singular piece of work puts a stamp on his career quite like the big and did i mention it was nominated for an academy award darn br br the big although clearly a dated message from the 1980s the short revolves around cold war esquire nuclear but don't worry – it's hilarious as hell carries with it a larger meaning as is most of work in an understated sort of way while the planet for cover from armageddon a couple over each others' annoying habits in true fashion he the furniture while she shakes her eyes – literally and don't forget to watch it again and again there's always something to look at loads this fella up with countless visual gags and memorable catch phrases br br i strongly encourage this incredible piece of animation be tracked down in canada it's usually spotted in a national film board video that includes other stellar shorts including fellow barker's equally funny the cat came back americans will just have to dig a little deeper but keep at it – the reward is worth the Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9746482968330383 Review: this film is all about humans this film stayed as my all time favorite short cartoon for years br br isn't it the simplest things that make life so much more interesting we humans are so soft compassionate funny caring to each other one moment we invent the most beautiful and amazing machines to kill as many people as possible with the least effort the next in our short lives we destroy our world each other and often our own lives than spend the rest of our lives trying to fix what we've destroyed sometimes there is nothing left to fix br br this film can entertain educate and even help us realize what is wrong in our lives life is short and can be even shorter the ending is way too optimistic i am afraid br br i love richard mind and what he makes happen with it br br enjoy br br h k Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9764007925987244 Review: 'the big came into my life complete by accident and has left an indelible mark on my soul a scar of love destruction and pointlessness that will forever be a part of my life this is tale of beautiful futility we are helpless without each other we are helpless against wrong we are helpless as to the choices we all try to make when in love deaf to the and goings on of an world outside the window blind to an inevitable apocalypse dumb of the hatred and greedy opinions of an over indulgent society this is a tale of personal commitment and triumphant love defeating the ideologies of war their petty bickering is a sublime observation of human nature and of how love comes with it's pains and darkness everyone has some irritating aspect to their personality and this is observed by the makers in the most simplistic and fantastic way we travel only a short distance with the two main characters but are left wanting to complete our own journeys with a some of their simple loving honest philosophy in tow i am so very glad that i exist in this time' another 20 years either side of my birth date and i would not have seen and felt the big william white Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9078494310379028 Review: this is a masterpiece 'the big is a crazy weird hilarious and eventually touching look at an old married couple and their quiet life who argue over and while a nuclear war on outside everything in this great animated short stands out as memorable the eye shaking of the wife the binge the husband's saw fetish keep an eye on those backgrounds the very verbal cat the demented game show the informative news anchor the beautiful and the moving and memorable ending i am so glad i found 'the big which is hands down one of the greatest works of film ever produced Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843270182609558 Review: if you are going to see this movie by all means don't go into this movie with the expectation of this movie will be absolutely hilarious because you will be let down yeah sure its funny at times but i would consider it a political thriller as a comedy the performances are very good especially by jeff goldblum as the head of the election company even though he has limited screen time he makes a lasting impression of course robin williams is excellent laura linney is very good too what a surprise she is one of the finest actresses in hollywood and one scene in particular shows this this film makes you think what if a comedian ran for president and actually won would the country be better off or would the country shatter into a million pieces Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9295191168785095 Review: anywhere but here is not exactly anything new but the excellent performances by both of the main actresses made it worth watching sarandon and portman are a mother and daughter who move from rural wisconsin to sunny beverly hills california in search of a better life the main conflict comes from the fact that natalie would much rather have stayed in wisconsin with all of her friends and family and she felt that she was forced to go to california with her overbearing mother br br spoilers while it's true that the film as a whole is disappointingly predictable susan sarandon and especially natalie portman give performances that are so good that they almost make the material seem new anywhere but here doesn't cover any new ground but it does have the rare quality of being able to take overused subject matter and make it fairly interesting again also seen in this movie is the most heartbreaking facial expression seen in years seen on natalie face when her mother drops her off on the side of the road and she watches the car fade into the distance particularly noteworthy is the ironic subplot about mother pressing her to become an actress as well as a very convincing performance from shawn as one of very close cousins from back home his death is a tragic cliché almost always seen in movies like this one but the rest of the film makes up for numerous weaknesses like this not great but anywhere but here is definitely worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980034351348877 Review: robin williams is a national treasure specially when he cuts loose and puts aside his maudlin approach to drama he manages to liven up the usual restrained pacing of barry levinson and there are moments in this film when he truly shines br br as the funny elected american president in man of the year williams the hilarity and that used to be associated with him what makes him so appealing is his humanity and likability here is a man who can at his audience but truly loves them too his humour is like barbed wire and yet it is cathartic it is what makes him very appealing to the people in the film and in real life br br laura linney is once again portraying an intelligent woman in distress she is a fabulous and very talented performer but i think she has boxed into a stereotype and unfortunately it would have been more interesting to have a less recognizable performer in this case walken pretty much walks through his thankless role and the climatic scene in the snl skit barely floats above water br br go in for a few hilarious moments and those are priceless enjoy williams and forget some of the deep moments that slow down this otherwise entertaining movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9259891510009766 Review: this was an interesting movie half comedy half political thriller it had a lot of good elements although it was a little predictable br br robin williams stars as tom dobbs a popular comedian with a hit show in which he gives political commentary think daily show with john stuart during the taping of one of his shows a female in the audience tells him he should run for president that followed by a few jokes taken seriously were all that was needed to get the ball rolling and start political career br br he runs independently and democrats and republicans equally he is straightforward and honest and becomes increasingly popular but maybe not popular enough to actually win he's clearly the underdog in this election br br meanwhile a corrupt software company has created a program to make voting much quicker and easier for the common people but there is a glitch the glitch is discovered by a young lady named who is by the software with a lie that he fixed the glitch before the upcoming election br br election day comes around and lo and behold dobbs is declared the winner big surprise knows that he is not really the president he didn't win legitimately she decides to tell the president but complications arise her company went as far as poisoning her in order to silence her in addition to that she quickly takes a liking to dobbs br br the plot takes a few twists and turns before reaching it's slightly predictable conclusion but it never got boring robin was great as usual and christopher walken often stole the show as manager turned political adviser and best friend br br it's an entertaining film and it has a good message i recommend it if you're in the mood for dark satire or something that makes you think overall i give it a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9926234483718872 Review: this movie reminds me of great movies that temporarily wake me up with the realization that the emperor is indeed naked our election process is and dismal my awareness is heightened and i want to see the world change after a short while i am back to my little and bubble life in the best sense of film this work will into an stew for me and like in network i want to be convicted to as mad as hell and i'm not going to take this anymore ' but to whom my vigorous youthful idealism has been slowly reduced to concerned parent with quiet convictions or rather beliefs man of the year reveals how much i yearn for honest and sometimes humorous takes on our current political situation line i did because i thought 'what the hell it's lit it's in my hand i'll it ' was refreshing or would've been when clinton was president why can't politicians be honest and set that tone for debates we people must realize how much veneer is being put forth as real i am sick of this election process already anyone else let take off the and set an agenda for our elected officials and take them to task not re when they continue with and non representation of this movie can inspire us to increase our expectations of politicians that spew rhetoric great film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9853541851043701 Review: i went to see this thinking it would be a great comedy and a comeback for robin williams but when i saw it i realized i had bee lied to by as this is more drama than comedy although it has a few really good laughs in it it felt like i was watching two movies one was a funny romp with robin williams that should have been the whole for the movie anyway but you also get a techno thriller movie with political angst in the middle i really don't know how to classify this film but i can tell you it was good and i did laugh not as much as i had hoped but at least williams is back in the right direction see this but know before going it is not all comedy and is a little intense Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7870273590087891 Review: not every line in a comedy is funny this movie takes a serious subject the of voters and holds it up to the light while telling jokes about it it's the movie the daily show would have made if they wanted to turn it into a movie i found robin williams to be much funnier in this movie than he was in rv and while my wife and i share a few opposing political views we were both doubled over in laughter for several parts of this movie the script writers here could give fox news some lessons in fair and balanced lewis black was okay for his part but never really seemed to be able to bring out his particular brand of comedy for his role christopher walken was also good playing his fairly common subdued supporting role pushing a story along Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7463002800941467 Review: robin williams shows his stand up talents and up his status as a comedian in this movie of what's wrong in american politics and how can hollywood try to make an influence without boring people of course hollywood uses movies with hidden or not so hidden agendas i think this movie is for people who likes stand up and political discussion and the trailers of this movie were for everybody just to make sure as many people as possible will see this everybody knows hollywood is more liberal than the bush co so they have to make these movies every now and then but this one was perhaps too obvious at least i thought so for making any real change br br still great stand up and fresh political issues and talks i enjoyed it and thanks to imdb com ratings i was positively surprised when i walked out from the movie theater and yes i laughed many times sometimes you just have to let it go and forget all the seriousness see this movie if you like good and clever stand up or politics and you will not be offended by the several references of how things are not good right now rent it if that doesn't match you Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.899152398109436 Review: this film is a great comedy drama christopher walken is tremendous in his supporting role as manager and his commentary will keep you laughing robin williams plays a great role as a quick wit jon stewart and will amuse you if you are fans of comedy central the show is good because if the viewer has half a brain they will see it as a very needed sub cultural attack on the policies of the current republican government and a criticism on the american democratic process not to mention the means by which most politicians get elected br br i was amused at the sub plots and found the film to be very fast paced and entertaining without any of the usual oh brother's i would agree the film is less comedy than marketed however without question better than 90 of the garbage in theatres at present just my thoughts don Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.845202624797821 Review: actually i'll admit i'm a political junkie so this resonated with me but the erratic nature of ms green yes i know what they did to her but the ending was such a and totally inconsistent with the film itself br br why can't barry l and crew just left us wondering what he was going to do let us debate it br br instead they have this oh i'm not worthy bullshit ending and it just shows that when the chips were down it's better to leave the table instead of down stop the disney ending and putting a bow on it life isn't easy they should have had the courage to give the main character some backbone br br we had to listen to the rhetoric the entire movie and then it turned and the stupid inane behavior by ms green when the crap was out of her system just made for a ridiculous near end of the movie that was icing on the cake Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07267394661903381 Review: this film was really different from what i had imagined but exceeded my expectations nevertheless this film has the exactly right mixture of comedy drama political criticism and satire not necessarily in that order without being patronizing or it reveals the open and subtle problems of our capitalist democratic high technology society it makes you laugh instantly and remain in thought afterwards for those of you who liked the dog and wished to have humane and politicians this film should definitely be the choice br br politicians are a lot like they should be changed frequently and for the same reasons Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9589757919311523 Review: over the years i've come to be a fan of director writer barry levinson and he didn't let me down with this very funny look at politics popular tv comedian tom dobbs robin williams has enlightened the nation with his scathing jokes about the state of the country and elected politicians responsible night after night he has his fans rolling in the then the question is proposed that dobbs run for president himself his manager jack christopher walken says go for it flippant flames a grass root movement that puts him on the comedian to president meanwhile a young woman laura linney finds a flaw in the computer system that will count the coast to coast my favorite sequence is meltdown in the coffee shop williams is absolutely hysterical with his rapid quips others of note in the cast jeff goldblum lewis black and rick roberts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9363768696784973 Review: chick flick of course been done before many times predictable yes worth watching you bet i was delighted with sarandon and portrayals of otherwise stock characters in a familiar story line i am a great fan of mother daughter stories what makes the difference between the good ones and the weak ones are the performances and the character development although this is not the best of its genre i will buy it and watch it again i felt the characters were believable and the acting was superior Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9304975867271423 Review: the movie is more of a mockumentary of corruption in the whole american system the of those who vote who do not matter is so proved in the machines that end of voting a comedian to the office politicians are such a joke that we almost need a comic to represent us as we have been laughed at for years around the world have become a way of life for americans and will be the only thing left after he leaves office none to soon oddly the only person of honesty is someone not even elected to the position and tells the truth in the end the story is very subtle and if you go to it for laughs it ain't happening leaves a lot for thought overall i enjoyed it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9302395582199097 Review: robin williams is a genius one of the best comedians in the world he really shows off in this one cracking jokes left and right as the talk show comedian tom dobbs from the previous this looked like it would be a side splitting laugh fest and it was funny but there were a lot of serious parts in the movie that i was not expecting i would describe it as a drama comedy but it's still worth the money to see and i still found it to be almost everything that i expected robin williams is at his best along with the famous christopher walken they play a very good team in this movie and i was actually shocked to see how well the two were able to work together i recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light hearted movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9738765358924866 Review: a political satire of a comedian williams who after the political and presidents is forced into the running but shockingly we wins and makes a mockery of the office man of the year is not the funniest movie nor the best but in small doses it does work williams again teaming with levinson after a hit with good morning vietnam the two seem to have a great chemistry and work off each other i am not comparing them to scorsese and deniro but you can get the picture although i wouldn't quite say to rush out there and see the movie in theaters i would recommend renting it this movie is a comedy but also has a great satire please if you like movies like scary movie 4 this is not for you take your brain with you to see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9260164499282837 Review: this movie was advertised as a comedy but was far more serious than the trailers made it out to be don't get me wrong i enjoyed the movie but was expecting more laughs great performances from robin williams and laura linney worth seeing but don't go expecting to be rolling on the floor the movie left me wondering what it would be like if robin williams character was a real person that was running for president would we a comedian i doubt it unfortunately that kind of stark honesty is something greatly lacking today this is a movie that i will be adding to my dvd library as soon as it comes out on dvd the movie has heart Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9230554699897766 Review: when taken as a whole for its ideas and dissection of the current 2 party system and political process i think this is a great film granted the movie was not the comedy i expected but once i got over that this film really made me think so much of what we see and hear in regards to any election is such a joke there is in particular a debate scene in this movie that i felt was a masterful critique of our political debates and how policies are discussed at them i encourage anyone who thinks our process is fine to go see this film if you want something to laugh at however robin williams and christopher walken are not their usual selves in this movie they show us that the truth hurts not that the truth is funny Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8169276714324951 Review: i completely disagree with the other comments i too saw this film at an early screening and found it quite enjoyable robin williams is in top form true the tone is familiar but it is williams of good morning vietnam smart funny on point after too many dark turns williams is finally back to what he does best the supporting actors give great performances especially laura linney and chris walken chris plays himself as usual but as the agent to the next president he was a delight each time on screen lewis black plays only himself basically but he is wonderfully well used here there is also a fun turn by jeff goldblum the movie is more than what the trailer suggests as well the movie is funny but it is not a pure comedy as suggested it has a bit of a thriller line which everyone should seriously consider especially if you pay attention to the newspaper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9576840996742249 Review: man of the year tells the story of tom dobbs robin williams a political comedian like jon stewart or stephen colbert who has his own television show on his show he talks about all sorts of things but his main focus are political issues which he is very about one day on his show a fan from the audience raises the idea that dobbs should run for president of the united states after that episode aired millions to the web to create various and voice their opinions on why dobbs would make a great candidate for the president for the united states a few weeks later dobbs decides to run for president and low and behold wins the election everything seems to be going as planned until a woman by the name of eleanor green laura linney shows up and starts some controversy regarding his position a funny yet serious political thriller br br man anyone walking into this film expecting to see a brainless comedy will surely be disappointed i always wonder how some people are film when i see how misleading their marketing man of the year is a great example of bad and misleading marketing because everything from the poster to the trailer to the online advertisements makes this movie look and feel like a comedy i would honestly have to say about 1 3 of the film is funny while the rest of it plays off as a political thriller that makes good arguments and allows its audience to think i kind of wonder in this case if the marketing was done on purpose since this film addresses pretty serious issues in between its comedy routine br br but enough about marketing lets get down to the film itself br br i really liked man of the year even though i was expecting to see a comedy instead of a serious film one of the many things i will give this film credit for is that the film does a decent job switching between comedy and drama even though at first it seems a little awkward i really think that after you figure this out that the movie is going to be more of a political thriller than a comedy you get comfortable with it some may not because they are lead to believe that they are seeing a comedy and don't understand what this film is trying to say in the end but for those people they can blame the for not advertising this film right br br man of the year talks about a lot of things and seems to have a very strong opinion as tom dobbs speaks he is saying things that need to be said and isn't about candy coating them i also think the whole political subplot while most critics say hurt the film probably again because of the misleading marketing was very good the idea of voting has been tossed around the last few years and with all the problems computers have the issue being addressed in this film could surely be realistic also the control big businesses have over voting also gets addressed br br as far as acting goes i think everyone involved did a good job robin williams had a chance to be funny yet serious at the same time by playing tom dobbs some say that williams has his welcome as a comedian but i personally still think he is funny and he's a good serious actor as well this is probably one of the few occasions though that we get to see him go back and forth from serious to funny and i think it works well also it's nice to see lewis black co star in a decent film again i like black when he appears on the daily show and does stand up however most of the films he has been in were awful this was a good movie for him because i think his political views fit in with the story that director barry levinson was trying to convey laura linney is a fine addition to the cast and proves once again that she is a very good actress and lastly christopher walken and jeff goldblum both do a very good job as always with this roles handed to them br br man of the year was written and directed by barry levinson the man who has brought us such films as rain man good morning vietnam and the dog levinson does a fine job writing the film and directing it like i said i know a lot of critics didn't like the whole political thriller aspect of the film but i thought it fit in nicely it was actually nice to watch a mainstream movie that allowed me to both think and laugh at the same time barry levinson did a fine job with this film br br in the end don't go into this film expecting to see the movie that the commercials are selling you it does have laughs but at the same time it plays off more as a political drama it's not as stupid or silly as the marketing campaign leads you to believe i really liked the fact that this film that this film wasn't a typical hollywood film it tried to be a comedy and a serious drama at the same time and worked at least for me i like the fact that the film didn't really tone down any of the issues it addressed nor did it have a typical hollywood ending i was trying to call the ending from the get go but surprisingly it didn't end the way i thought which made me happy it's a movie that will make you laugh but then a few minutes later allow you to think and wonder what's going to happen next i think its a good movie that will be hurt by its bad marketing Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7552741765975952 Review: leno talks through his punch lines this spoils the joke for those of you who haven't figured it out his show is held in a micro sized studio for a reason or two reasons the small amount of laughter will be and few want to see him set is the polar opposite ed sullivan would be proud and the balcony is always full br br nbc tacky nbc will never get it founder david enterprise continues to be all about the money at least cbs has a bit of a family feel to it br br leno collects cars or is it while letterman races cars the difference is informative br br when i i used to ask other to email me if leno ever said something that was funny i never got a single email letterman has superb timing he also can re use the most unfunny joke in such a way that it becomes one of the funniest things in that night's show br br letterman has built other careers paul is now well known and respected in his own musical right even paul's other band members get recognition and career henderson has become a name america knows of even the businesses in the same block as the ed sullivan theater get a boost what has leno ever done for anyone else personally i am glad that dave moved and leno got the carson gig i never watched nbc shows before and had no reason to after br br the top ten list is an american icon so is letterman leno is a dream nothing more Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8030787706375122 Review: now i'm a bit biased since i'm a big fan of late night television i've been a loyal fan of jay leno for about 6 or 7 years and think he's one of the funniest most talented comedians out there and david letterman is one hell of a comedian as well though i only watch his show unless a repeat during commercials or when he has a better guest than jay on the show daniel roebuck and john michael higgins are both fine actors and they very much resembled jay and dave but did they disappear into the characters nope roebuck barely nails down voice and expression mumbling at a high pitch sounding like a marlon brando higgins nails down david's facial expressions for example his trademark squirm but he doesn't nail down voice those who aren't big fans of late night tv might be a lot less biased there's a couple comedians who can do dead on of jay why couldn't they have selected one of them for the part and the same goes with dave i'd rather they had norm mcdonald play the part norm doesn't look a hell of a lot like dave but he did a great impersonation of him on snl hey you got any gum that was so hilarious br br however i learned a lot about the late night wars which i had very little knowledge of at first i never watched the tonight show prior to when jay leno was host so i didn't know about the struggle to finally replace johnny carson and the countless that finally convinced dave to move to cbs i knew very little about what happened behind the scenes and found the film very enlightening and kathy bates gives a knockout performance as the foul mouthed former executive producer of the tonight show she basically steals the film br br my score 7 out of 10 br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8033992648124695 Review: i remember this movie getting a lot of from reviewers when it was new letterman and leno themselves had objections letterman called it the biggest waste of film he'd ever seen and leno to the simpleton portrayal of himself but letterman had john michael higgins as a guest on his show so it seems he didn't take anything too personally a dvd re release with opinions and such from those involved could be interesting though i suspect the days when late night wars captivated the nation are gone and not returning soon br br i preferred the letterman impersonation to the leno but could never buy in to either they never rose above caricature and i never simply accepted them as actors for comparison paul sorvino as in oliver stone's nixon comes to mind as an impersonation which may have seemed laughable in the first few moments but which seemed at least plausible after the first moments of amusement wore off br br the highlight of the show for me was treat williams as michael williams' speech to letterman was not as great as but reminiscent of alec entrance and quick exit as blake in glen ross br br they could have done more with johnny's role in all this i know he was mostly in the events portrayed in this movie and most audiences will be familiar with his reputation such that johnny carson needs no introduction but more context about why dave and jay and all comedians revere johnny would have given this flick the substance it lacks in being a gossip film br br guess i should read the book br br rich little imitating johnny carson unfortunately came across as nothing more than rich little imitating johnny carson br br i tell you what after watching this movie then watching either the letterman or leno show all i want to do is crack open my johnny carson dvds and see the real thing Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.23990514874458313 Review: regarded as another one of the recent over the top brought upon us by hollywood this movie excels where others have totally failed especially considering the most underrated performance in recent dramatic character portrayal by that of natalie portman this film is almost driven by the chemistry that both susan and natalie share they seem to be so natural during the movie that you would mistake them for a real family they go through so many mother daughter conflicts in the story its kind of hard not to pick up on their acting abilities i feel that these two talented performances picked up where the story was lacking and almost too familiar full of and really saved the suffering plot i would recommend this movie mainly to those who like either of the two actresses or such over the top Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6756295561790466 Review: this is a clever and entertaining film about the battling that went on to choose a successor to johnny carson on the tonight show however the movie's ultimate thesis that david superior comedic talents were overlooked because of his controversial nature and the show diminished by the of an inferior jay leno in the leading comedy program on television is simply untrue as anyone who has watched both leno and letterman perform can see for themselves the hard and simple truth is exactly as one nbc exec stated in the film jay leno is the funniest man in america and david letterman is not once you realize this then much of the machinations in the film become irrelevant ultimately the whole film amounts to little more than sour grapes by letterman fans who just cannot accept that the better comic was chosen by people whose business it is to know these kind of things the final proof is that despite early lead possibly because of the hype that emerged from the battle for tonight show succession show has consistently proved to be the more popular thus in my mind at least claims to be unfairly robbed of his rightful inheritance Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8037455081939697 Review: good movie great story great characters i enjoyed it immensely enough to buy the dvd when it came out br br the real life story it purports to tell is more fascinating and engrossing than anything the could ever come up with my friend who is in the media business said they shouldn't show insider dealings like this it gives the business a bad name as if br br there are a few problems with the dvd though first the sound volume is awfully low so you have to run up the tv volume to watch it i notice that its also like that when hbo runs it so its in the original production copy second for about the first five minutes the left side of the video is cut off that is the picture is cut off about one inch short of the left side after the five minutes it fills the screen properly left to right sloppy technical production like that is very amateurish and i don't know why the director and producer let such slide by br br still even with the technical flaws its an enjoyable story one of hbo's best i think Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8906472325325012 Review: tv movies generally do not receive as much recognition or credit as great films and it is usually for good reason but the 1996 hbo movie the late shift is easily one of the best tv movies ever based on bill carter's revealing book the late shift is about handling of late night talk show hosts david letterman and jay leno when it came to filling the vacant tonight show seat once held by johnny carson we see what happens in front of the camera author bill carter director betty thomas and hbo show us what happened when the cameras were turned off br br unfortunately we can never really know for sure what really happened when it came time for johnny carson to be replaced by either letterman or leno but the late shift gives us an interesting possible reality while simply being a very well made film the late shift also does a really good job of portraying all the sides fairly equally although you wonder if the film makes letterman and leno out to be too nice of guys especially leno who seems a bit too saintly br br the performances are also very good in a very deserving golden globe winning performance kathy bates plays extremely pushy manager helen who according to carter and the book film was very problematic for the studio and leno the real actually suited bill carter for over this portrayal john michael higgins breaks out of his usual gigs of getting small quirky comedy parts and gives an excellent performance as david letterman giving an excellent impression of letterman but also creating a dimensional and relatable character daniel roebuck gives a good performance as leno but does not quite measure up to some of the other talent in the film roebuck probably did the best anyone could have done it is just looks hammy whenever anyone tries to do an impression or portrayal of leno bob a warren treat williams a magician like michael and ed jr a pompous rod also give memorable supporting performances br br the late shift certainly is one of the best made for tv movies i have ever seen i suppose if one has not watched david letterman or jay leno the late shift might not be for them but it is an interesting film for those who get into the late night politics something that has recently its ugly head yet again with the 2009 10 conan leno nbc debacle Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9204719662666321 Review: i don't even like watching those late night talk shows but i found this one really interesting i imagine it's probably close to the truth it feels like an honest account if that means anything kinda feel for the people somewhat when you watch it a nice movie for a saturday night Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.33618173003196716 Review: i read the book written by bill carter on which this movie is based many years ago the book is certainly stronger than the movie it provides more detail than a movie can possibly provide the end result being that i thought the movie seemed a wee bit sketchy on a handful of items all things considered though and given the limitations of the medium the movie provides a wholly entertaining and informative account of the battle between jay leno and david letterman in the early 90's to host the tonight show after the retirement of johnny carson br br the highlight is clearly the performances i can think of no more difficult performance for an actor than to play a character who is still alive and well known and on tv on a regular basis john michael higgins nailed the part of letterman perfectly watching him really was like watching letterman daniel roebuck tried valiantly to be jay leno but somehow didn't pull it off as effectively his whole look seemed fake and he just didn't seem natural in the role in a less central role rich little not surprisingly nailed the voice of carson although the look was a bit off in the book the most interesting of the central figures was probably agent helen in the movie kathy bates was perfect in the role although not quite as out of control as carter's portrayal of the woman in writing br br in the end this is light and entertaining viewing the subject matter isn't especially important in the overall scheme of things but it's a fun behind the scenes look at a memorable time in the entertainment industry 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9955419898033142 Review: spoilers this film depicts the brutal bloodbath caused by the retirement of johnny carson to determine who would succeed him the of david letterman and jay leno are performed in a satisfactory way by john michael higgins and daniel roebuck though the performances weren't great is the best performing of the execs he plays john of nbc and warren played by bob is a close second i was shocked at the way in which eagerly discussed dumping johnny carson this was johnny carson this scene the cut throat what have you done for me lately world of television kathy bates delivered the best performance of the film as agent helen another commenter that leno was portrayed as a simpleton in the film i disagree the relationship with on something akin to domestic violence she orders him around and when he rebels against her at the end she tries to play the sympathy card mentioning her dead husband and son however when jay their relationship she turns violent again screaming don't you leave me you two faced bastard before smashing a picture on the floor overall the movie is hilarious and i wish that it were shown more often Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.882871687412262 Review: the directing is brilliant the casting is remarkable though i would've loved to have seen a little more of aaron from y r fame who played paul i only have two minor quips about the film as subtle as they are one leno is excellent but his stage presence i e during what appears the taping of one of his late show episodes is a tad underwhelming two the distribution of the foul language i am willing to tolerate foul language so long as it is not used and to a degree the film was gratuitous the language seemed to be used as a tool to reduce the pathos of otherwise well portrayed by her frequent use of it and served to make leno a goody goody by his lack of use of it of course if the characters really did behave this way kudos to everybody nonetheless the piece is an excellent one as far as television and video are concerned the film i feel had potential for the big screen but would've required re casting for the bit parts and probably a different director as well the aesthetic feel is that of the larry sanders show good for hbo mediocre for cinematic purposes Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8891395926475525 Review: i think this movie actually has a lot of nice things to say about a lot of people johnny carson ted and it shows that letterman and leno actually liked and respected each other a lot treat williams as the half kung fu master half godfather like mike is terrific Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9441958665847778 Review: over the years i've watched this movie many times from seeing it on hbo and i now own a copy on dvd i must say it's very memorable and entertaining in the meantime it's interesting and educational too as any tv fan can relate to the time of the early 90's when the time came up to replace carson the tv living legend of the tonight show who's it gonna be jay or dave this original film from hbo the late shift stays true to form and depicts the real events very well showing the behind the scenes battle between networks heads of nbc and cbs and even abc they were all fighting for the services of jay and dave the acting makes it seem real as very little actual tv footage is shown with real life people as the actors portraying leno and letterman make it seem so real i haven't read the bill carter book so i don't know if it stayed true to the pages but i have highly enjoyed this film over the years from the moment when it starts showing cbs entertainment heads watching leno sub for and they decide they want to get in on the late night game yet when carson announces his unexpected retirement nbc wants to stay loyal with leno yet conflict arrives when letterman wants a crack at the slot at 11 30 too it was fun to watch the wacky meeting with michael treat williams who makes all networks want to consider letterman for a show it was interesting to see the scene of telling letterman by phone in a direct way to walk from nbc and consider cbs and by the way rich little was terrific as carson his portrayal couldn't be matched and plenty of tense moments were provided by showing the bickering and firing of talent manager helen which nbc heads pressured him to do overall great film that showed what tv is really like and it proves that networks are power and money hungry while showing that's it's a business clearly there's no business like show business great work from hbo very memorable and a watch anytime it showed the true story of the late night wars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.977208137512207 Review: the late shift is a great book i read the book several years ago and i was transfixed at the debauchery that went on when johnny carson retired and jay leno and johnny carson tried to grab his spot when the movie came out i a vhs copy of the movie and having the book recently it's hard to say which i enjoy more because they're quite equal in the amount of information conveyed the two lead actors john michael higgins and daniel roebuck two actors i never heard of before and haven't heard of since play leno and letterman convincingly despite dismissal of his portrayal as being poor they play the parts quite well despite a lot of people looking for an imitation of the two i wasn't as interested in that the story is what counts and that brings me to kathy bates kathy bates playing helen is this movie she plays this evil bitch of a character so you realize how on earth can this woman control herself much less a national tv show yikes there should be a sequel Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6228733658790588 Review: i thought anywhere but here was a good movie it stars two wonderful actresses susan sarandon and portman which when i heard they were in a movie together i resist watching it overall it was a pretty enjoyable movie it had it's moments where i felt as if they tried to hard and there was also some really overdone and worn out material but there wasn't anything in the movie that i absolutely hated i even liked how they used the pop up performance of the uncredited and all the little happy sad moments are touching and effective if you want to watch this movie go ahead because even though i don't recommend it it's not something you should avoid and a 5 9 rating seems unfair in my opinion Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8759250640869141 Review: although a made for cable film by hbo it is an enjoyable movie and a fascinating look at the back stabbing and double dealing world of television allowing the viewer to peek behind the scenes of the so called late night talk show wars in the early 90s as jay leno and david letterman for the coveted position as host of the tonight show kathy bates gives a bravo performance as manager helen and one can feel empathy for what leno letterman endured at the hands of tv executives it is just as timely now considering the recent events involving the failed attempt by abc to replace with letterman no matter how many times i have seen this film i still find it as much a pleasure to watch as i did when it first aired if this should ever be released on dvd i would certainly add it to my collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9796817302703857 Review: the late shift was an interesting made for hbo movie that took a detailed look at the power struggle that between david letterman and jay leno when johnny carson announced his retirement and both wanted to replace him this struggle is now part of hollywood folklore but for those who don't know the story and are aware of where letterman is now it might be interesting to learn that david letterman wanted to replace johnny carson as host of the tonight show more than anything in the world but letterman found his dreams being derailed as frequent guest host leno had one of hollywood's most powerful agents helen in his corner and working to get her client the job it's not often that we get to see behind the scenes hollywood machinations recreated for entertainment value but for fans of these two late night superstars this movie provided a fascinating look at a very turbulent period in late night television according to this movie letterman was practically promised the job by carson himself while nbc had promised the job to leno and that's where helen came in the movie presents leno as sort of a milquetoast who allowed his career to be manipulated by and ignorance to some of helen's strong willed of some of biggest power players and it presents letterman as this smart and savvy businessman who despite having support was by nbc and john michael higgins and daniel roebuck recreate letterman and leno respectively but it is the razor sharp performance of oscar winner kathy bates as helen that keeps this movie bubbling bates commands the screen in one of her best if not so well known performances as the hollywood agent who eats television studio executives for breakfast there is also a wonderful turn by rich little as johnny carson but it is primarily a fascinating story and the powerhouse performance by bates that make this one worth checking out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9770293831825256 Review: alright so maybe the of jay leno and david letterman are not spot on but you still get a sense of who these people are and how they operate behind the screen bob and treat williams are as warren and micheal br br the movie doesn't go for joke and punchline but it is still funny kathy bates in particular is amazing as manager br br funny amazing interesting very watchable this is a good tv movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9371846914291382 Review: as a former tv editor i can say this is as authentic as it gets it even led to producer thought to be a source eventually in real life letterman was outraged ok so one goofy thing is it has him throwing at a tire swing on his estate total but the main information is hilariously true from the silly bidding war for letterman once he decided to leave nbc to problems with an agent who was not ready for big time but who he let run the show almost to a disastrous exit out of his famed loyalty if any of you kids don't grasp the idea of why letterman is jealous to this day see this tape Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.729049801826477 Review: captivating tale of backstabbing behind the curtains the movie follows the plight of david letterman and jay leno as they struggle for the elusive tonight show spot letterman led by his desire for the coveted time slot and leno led by his agent and little devil on the shoulder helen br br kathy bates is excellent in this movie alienating herself from such top dogs as bob wright warren and howard towards the end of the film you are so entranced with how she handles every situation from guest to delayed taping that you find yourself wanting more br br john michael higgins letterman plays his part to the tee at times i found myself wondering if he was any relation to the real letterman br br i highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in entertainment or the world of corporate Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9676010012626648 Review: i have just returned from santa i visited chapel as i looked around this building which has been acquired by a private owner i the movie version of the staircase it is an overwhelming mystique that occupies this building it is about what can happen if you really have faith the bookstore there has a narrative on the subject which is the story of the staircase i read the narrative in its entirety i was absorbed by the ambiance surrounding the people therein it was like we were totally in a time warp all with the same thoughts and awe when we departed the hush was overwhelming everyone should visit chapel in santa Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8660966157913208 Review: excellent story with acting by all of the cast the warmth and insight into who represents moved off of the screen and into the heart of this viewer the and of mother in her quest to do his work till her last breath was also done with by barbara hershey the intertwining of the personalities of and mother grew throughout the story line with a breath taking crescendo in the final scene Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9520682692527771 Review: i saw this movie when it aired on lifetime back in 2004 i have never seen it since then but have thought of it often it left such an impression on me i've been searching for it lately i found it finally and realized it was made just for television the movie is fabulous filled with great writing and acting william petersen is perfect as always this movie left me speechless and in tears it's a wonderful story of faith love and compassion does anybody know how i can obtain a copy of this movie for my home is that possible with television movies i really would love to see it again this is a must have among my collection Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874619841575623 Review: i have not seen it since 1998 and yet i still can't get it out of my head or stop recommending people to find it so that shows what an impression it made br br just a wonderful story br br i just hope to see the at least once in person br br i didn't know much about mr petersen before this movie as i hadn't seen any of his previous works but his subtle acting in this impressed me and i think his portrayal of on csi just shows more of the same he knows enough to let the character shine through instead of the actor shining through which makes him just that much better of an actor br br i can't remember enough about the poor accents to comment but i must say i have always enjoyed barbara hershey in all of her roles as well and i thought she also did a phenomenal job in this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9698384404182434 Review: almost no information is available about this movie or its air dates after an ongoing and search i found the dvd to be available for 3 99 release date february 28 2006 try yahoo dvd and video in order to get this information posted i will continue to state that this is a well made film with a true and fascinating story about a mysterious carpenter who builds a very unusual staircase in a church it is a chance to see william l peterson before c s i turned him into a star equally featured in the story is the venerable barbara hershey does anyone remember when she was barbara hershey i have to keep writing to get this posted thank you to the previous commentators for taking the time to recommend this somewhat obscure tv film which obviously leaves a lasting impression on many Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9592567086219788 Review: this film is about a single mother who is happy go lucky to the point that she is almost irresponsible and her sensible teenage daughter who is adolescent br br anywhere but here is an engaging film from beginning to the end both ann and adele are described well right at the start so we get to know how different their personalities are clashes inevitably ensue and they are presented i find myself so drawn to their state of minds and their circumstances it is as if i am living their lives feeling what they are feeling br br susan sarandon gives another excellent performance in anywhere but here she is charismatic happy go lucky warm and loving all at once i have always liked susan sarandon and i think she is grossly underrated br br anywhere but here is a captivating emotional journey Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9861254096031189 Review: and i would have rated it higher than a 7 out of 10 if it wasn't for the seriously uneven irish accent of barbara hershey in the leading role of mother the accent came and went unfortunately which i found more than a little distracting br br however the performance of william l petersen in the role of was outstanding he brought a warmth and depth to the character in spite of some hokey dialogue captivating and genuine i found him quite astonishing in the way he captured the character br br the premise of the film is fairly simple the building of a forgotten staircase in a church it is based rather loosely i believe on a true story and i had heard of this staircase prior to seeing the movie br br it was a phenomenal engineering feat for its time a floating double made without nails or screws it exists to this day although it is now in private ownership br br minor spoiler good supporting cast and barbara does dying so well in all her movies and here she doesn't disappoint lots of special moments br br 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9934163093566895 Review: i am from texas and my family a couple of years ago to with my brother he suggested we go to see the church with the staircase i was absolutely blown away by the miracles that took place there the movie is great barbara hershey and william petersen were perfect for the parts they played it is amazing absolutely amazing if you have not seen the staircase in person it is worth the trip to go see it the wood is beautiful and the architecture is astounding just being in the chapel gives me goose bumps to read about the history of the chapel and then to see its beauty is breathtaking see the movie it is great then see the staircase in person Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9840774536132812 Review: to those of you who've made comments on this film earlier and hoped to see it again i hope you did it was broadcast today on lifetime movie network i to dish br br karen arthur directed william petersen and barbara hershey in this gothic like tale expertly the lighting editing and dialog contributed greatly to the film and hershey and peterson were perfectly cast for the roles both playing sensitive bold and characters the screen play was excellent as well the supporting cast br br not having known ahead of time i guessed correctly the story was based on truth and now that i know it i must make the as santa is a hop skip and a jump from br br as an engineer i was fascinated with the theme of the unique construction of the staircase and the man who designed and built it who was he an angel but the storyline and it's several plots of how it came to be is what most captivates you you certainly get a strong sense that god in his heaven was in every detail of this entire drama in history for you who have seen the film you know what i'm talking about for those of you who haven't i won't spoil a minute of it br br bon holiday br br bob jr missile systems Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.947913408279419 Review: seriously any film with john malkovich is usually very good and this includes clint eastwood rene russo john mahoney dylan mcdermott the practice and many more great actors br br clint is getting old now but thanks he is also an awesome director in his own right br br we are used to wolfgang water films like das boot poseidon and perfect storm this was really different but just as sublimely directed br br the premise of the assassin is as serious as it comes the film is well paced some of the violence is a bit but altogether recommended but not for kids Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9478597640991211 Review: wolfgang petersen das boot air force one gives us an exciting film where the accolades go to the supporting actor john malkovich his criminal attempting to assassinate the president was first rate and credible br br that is not to diminish the efforts of clint eastwood and rene russo or even fred dalton thompson who plays a real jerk of a white house chief of staff eastwood was great and i love any film that russo is in br br the movie feature original music by five time oscar winner the the mission days of heaven ennio morricone that alone makes it worth your time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9709517955780029 Review: wolfgang peterson directs this thriller that has clint eastwood playing service agent frank horrigan who matches wits with a clever psycho john malkovich in a cat and mouse game involving the the protection of the president mitch leary malkovich keeps in touch with horrigan teasing the agent with remarks about his abilities as well as the secret protection of the presidents in the past agent lilly raines rene russo tries to keep horrigan grounded but he is head strong in stopping leary from carrying out his threats of assassination very good fx and fast pace sustains the plot eastwood and malkovich are superb russo has a way of getting your attention rounding out this strong cast are dylan mcdermott fred dalton thompson john mahoney and gary cole Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.97633957862854 Review: what i've seen of wolfgang films has been pretty good he knows how to direct action create suspense and get you interested eastwood tends to be great sometimes excellent this goes for both his acting and his directing they both hand in solid work here the concept isn't bad and the cat and mouse game works well malkovich performs rather well and his and eastwood's playing off each other adds to the film i suppose this won't introduce anything new really but it never really claims to nor needs to it's two great actors each playing a basic type of role that they have proved at other points in their careers that they can manage remarkably well and with a magnificent director at the helm really it's entertaining well done and it just plain delivers editing and cinematography are good acting and character writing is as well the film manages to be suspenseful and intense and if you let yourself you will probably be entertained and engaged even if there are superior films out there the pacing is pretty much spot on i recommend this to any fan of the principal actors the director and or this type of film 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9874358177185059 Review: this is one of the few movies of this type i have reviewed and enjoyed while clint eastwood is his usual self the overall story works well even in the limits of washington d c br br the theme an assassin is tracking the president and there is only one person who may save him br br it cannot be easy to make a film which audiences enjoy these days involving this arena this film succeeds on several levels eastwood is his usual underplayed hero wanting to save the president since the kennedy era he does well in this role as does his foil russo an fbi agent overall well done and suspenseful with extra stars for malkovich 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9916239380836487 Review: this is a hollywood film the credentials of those involved are not revolutionary this film will not change the world however it is well made well plotted and well acted which counts for a lot br br it's the cat and mouse story of a disgruntled former cia assassin who feels betrayed chasing a secret service agent who was protecting john f kennedy when kennedy was killed in dallas the agent has been understandably troubled by this failure during the subsequent years of his career and when the movie picks up in 1992 or certainly in contemporary america this would be assassin mitch leary john malkovich in a tour de force of creepiness in which he gives a performance has been consumed with frustration and anger and decides that he is going to assassinate the president he imagines he has common cause with secret service agent frank horrigan clint eastwood at his cool calm good best who he believes should hold a grudge as he does because the warren commission blamed horrigan unfairly leary believes for the assassination of president kennedy the tension is up through some phone calls from leary to horrigan leary wanting to keep horrigan close but not to betray his location and plans br br rene russo is excellent as lily raines a fellow agent with whom horrigan develops a grown up relationship it is nice to see a relationship between two equally competent peers even if russo is a fair deal younger than eastwood at the time of filming russo is a calm capable agent who is able to go toe to toe with the quick witted horrigan in friendly banter it is a nice part for russo allowing her to play the role of a capable professional woman and not just the default romantic interest of the older man the acting by the leads wolfgang competent direction the thoughtful use of music in plot development and excellent cinematography make this a film i can watch over and over Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9506368637084961 Review: this is s superbly crafted top notch washington thriller directed by the talented wolfgang petersen with screenwriter jeff maguire who seems to have done very little over the years so maybe he tends his roses the film has clint eastwood as an ageing secret service agent and john malkovich as a vengeful assassin against each other in a massive test of wills and ingenuity where the president's life is at stake unnecessary secrecy and competition between rival security agencies almost the president which is an authentic touch this film was made when both eastwood and malkovich were at their peak probably eastwood has never done a better job than he does here and it is all so effortless for the old pro there are some wonderful sound effects of him and as he runs along beside the president's car as a bodyguard for which he is too old i wonder if anyone else noticed the humour of those noises having been added my whose name is enjoyed this movie even more than i did but then bodyguard movies are very much his thing rene russo was a perfect choice for the female agent who falls for eastwood as she is so but so talented and she shines the tension is taut every inch of the way in this story and the psychological struggles of eastwood to redeem himself from an earlier protection failure are beautifully shown by his typical understated acting with eastwood if he lifts an eyebrow by a watch out of course he is the master of the super cool malkovich has the opportunity to indulge all the creepiness he could wish in the paranoid character he portrays and he captures the man's central vanity to perfection what a good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9834290146827698 Review: the main attraction of anywhere but here is the superb performance of natalie portman she gave her rather thankless character a lot of much appreciated emotional depth susan sarandon a fine actress is suitably sincere as the mother figure i thought the chemistry between the two stars was believable a chemistry that could have been developed more with a more involving script i am not saying the script was bad in any way i am just saying it seemed underdeveloped at times i don't think it was the script writer's fault the film did suffer from being overlong and became sometimes unfocused in the longer scenes the film does look beautiful with some good direction and excellent performances all in all watchable certainly but maybe more for an older audience 7 10 bethany cox Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8478174209594727 Review: an assassination thriller in the mould of day of the jackal in the line of fire has the added twist that eastwood's old timer bodyguard frank horrigan is troubled by past failure on the job the chase becomes personal as john reptilian assassin leary taunts him over this with the rather clunky exception of the love of a good woman lilly raines nothing's going to set mind at rest than taking leary down personally br br malkovich is a volatile presence not simply on screen but often a actor too this is one of his good films focused and playing director game eastwood is too old but a the audience don't care cos it's him and b his age is written into the script not only in the narrative but also as a recurring joke pretty much as you'd expect but well handled 7 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8395259380340576 Review: i really love action adventure films and this is one of the best of course we love the stars of this genre bruce willis sly stallone clint eastwood kurt russell arnold schwarzenegger and the rest but its the story that really counts the best are somewhat but we can tolerate those that are a little over the top as in the comic book style of action the more twists and turns the more dire situations the heroes are involved in and the more shocking moments in the film the more we action adventure fans enjoy them in the line of fire has all the elements required for a rip roaring action thriller it has clint eastwood as a near retirement secret service agent whose one bad moment of failure haunts him it has one of the most evil despicable maniacal villains in john malkovich the type in which you can't wait to see him get his due it has rene russo as the 'love interest ' it has twists and turns an occasional shock and even a touch of warmth and humor it is extremely well paced by director wolfgang petersen and even has a score by the great ennio morricone this one is a real roller coaster ride of a thriller don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9851832985877991 Review: frank horrigan clint eastwood is being harassed by mitch leary john malkovich a bomber terrorist who literally believes he will not be caught in the opening is everyone's favourite modern serial killer john kramer bell from the saw series through clever planning and influence frank is able to make the arrest of bell br br from thereafter its a series of cat and mouse chase malkovich is a tremendous actor and incredibly versatile once again showing a different role in this film he me with his ability to his characters with the next film br br i've watch malkovich play in con air as a menacing insanely smart in of mice and men as the tragically challenged bunny lover lenny to name a few he plays a very smart bomber terrorist who is very sane but is deluded into thinking he can his captures br br clint eastwood is no one special me he's too old to really do much action in films so the only thing he can really you with is his ability to create dramatic scenes the characters he plays are simplistic and one dimensional br br rene russo plays eastwood's love interest in the film and captivates me with her supporting actually being a bigger role to me than eastwood's br br while this might seem like an action blockbuster it's relatively slow paced and plays on anticipation you have to wait for the build up and the ending and it will pay off in the end along the way you'll be mesmerized by malkovich and eastwood's chemistry and their scenes of cat and mouse Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9481565952301025 Review: in the line of fire is one of the best thrillers i have seen it builds and builds to a great climax this film really draws you in your heart is beating and you are out of breath from the action the cast turns in strong particularly clint eastwood and john malkovich this film is expertly directed by suspense master wolfgang petersen thrillers don't get much better this don't miss it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9707050919532776 Review: i just saw this movie for the first time last night wow what a movie this is the kind of movie you want everyone in the world to see because its just so cool and so interesting br br i do not want to give a single word about the plot because i think it would be better for people to go in cold do not read the plot summary before you see the movie all i'm going to say is that eastwood malkovich peterson and the screenplay by jeff maguire are top notch i wish all thrillers were more like this one Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4096357226371765 Review: i am a huge fan of big loud trashy completely stupid action movies such as the rock con air etc all of these are great fun to watch but when you think about it extremely silly in the line of fire tells a story and it tells it well with plausibility as well as excitement and suspense it also addressed several important moral questions that really make you think the last shot of the movie is eastwood and russo sitting together on the steps of the white house watching the to gentle peaceful music and i felt a deep feeling of satisfaction this was because i cared about the characters and i was happy for them that their story had come to a happy conclusion it felt like a true story as the aging secret service agent tormented by the fact that he failed to protect jfk on that fateful day in dallas clint eastwood is fantastic he brilliantly conveys his paranoia and his personal need to stop his adversary on the other side of the spectrum is john malkovich as the creepy predator who tortures eastwood about what happened in 1963 by openly telling him of his plan to kill the current president this oscar nominated performance really gets under your skin throughout the movie malkovich talks to eastwood as if they are friends he doesn't threaten him he doesn't lie to him he doesn't laugh at him but he tortures him with his unbearable right up to the last moment as well as this thrilling main plot there is a charming love story involving rene russo another agent and eastwood despite the age difference they have superb chemistry on screen and the director wisely does not let this dominate too much but keeps it as part of the backdrop which works nicely to sum up i love this film because it has a mind Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9716134071350098 Review: 'in the line of tells the story of the game between an old presidential bodyguard and a former government assassin turned psycho the secret service agent bodyguard eastwood is on defense and the assassin malkovich is on offense the stakes the president's live br br i really like this movie i've seen it numerous times on tv and have recently bought it on dvd yet it's not an excellent movie the plot is way too thin and the attempts to it are downright ridiculous the whole love story isn't very plausible and the way they brought an extra character into the story just to be able to kill it off is kind of insulting to the more or less intelligent viewer though i feel these mistakes can't be forgiven i can easily look past them to mr malkovich exquisite performance i've always deemed him to be a great actor but in this movie he's really on fire there's a reason why he got an academy award nomination rene russo and clint eastwood were okay but i don't deem their performance to be memorable they're never at the best of their abilities br br if you don't expect too much you'll certainly like this movie it's no masterpiece but john malkovich is really extraordinary and i don't think anyone can't enjoy his performance really worth the watch Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9728587865829468 Review: back when i was working person i remember having a really obnoxious client to deal with who insisted on making everything on a personal basis i was telling him things that my agency could do and could not do and he firmly believed i was personally out to do him out of what was rightfully his i swear but i was thinking of this guy as i watched john malkovich and clint eastwood in their battle of wits br br in the line of fire casts clint eastwood as a veteran secret service agent who was on the job in dallas as a young man when john f kennedy was assassinated he's had his doubts ever since and been given to drink and his life at one time was a real shambles he's gotten back on the white house detail now and when a potential landlady rats on her tenant to the secret service it's eastwood and partner dylan mcdermott who draw the case br br but the assassin is no ordinary crank case he's a professional at his job trained by and used by the central intelligence agency john malkovich earned a deserved academy award nomination for best supporting actor he lost that year to tommy lee jones for the fugitive and i'm not sure but that i thought malkovich was better br br oddly enough malkovich might have been better off but he saw eastwood as the agent in charge breaking into his apartment while on the job and he insisted on making the whole thing personal he calls eastwood throughout the film and taunts him and after a while what malkovich says and does causes clint to get real personal br br the presidential assassins we've had in our history have been lucky amateurs unless you believe in some of the conspiracy theories about some of the a guy like malkovich a professional with a real or imagined grudge is the most dangerous kind of foe br br others to note in the cast are fred dalton thompson as the white house chief of staff and would be president in real life rene russo as another agent who falls for the eastwood masculine charm john mahoney as the secret service head gary cole as the white house head secret service guy gregory alan williams as another agent and jim and sally hughes as the president and first lady br br but when malkovich is on he owns in the line of fire the climax with him and eastwood is unforgettable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9601020216941833 Review: here's another entertaining clint eastwood action suspense film i am not a particularly fan of his but i have to hand to him he knows how to make entertaining movies this is one more example it didn't hurt either to have john malkovich as his co star now there is an intense actor in this story malkovich plays an assassin and he is fascinating to watch thanks to his different disguises and the terrific dialog he was given he also has a interesting voice br br rene russo is fairly low key for her but that's fine and eastwood plays the usual loner cop role not appreciated by his superiors but showing them all up in the end i guess he couldn't stop playing the dirty harry type figures but he played them well br br there were some negatives this film however namely credibility in parts as there were a couple of times had this been real life the killer would have done away with eastwood the climatic scene in particularly had too many holes in it there also were too many abuses of lord's name in vain in here br br overall however this is good escapist fare Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41565853357315063 Review: wolfgang in the line of fire is cunning and occasionally a truly white ride even if once or twice we might feel like we've been down similar roads before how could one not when clint eastwood right after allegedly closing the book on his western legacy likely closes the one on his gritty detective pictures don't count blood work in there but there's more than that because eastwood's character here a hard bitten demon ridden and hard as nails secret service agent has a slightly charming side to him even the more romantic side that one never got to see in the pictures where he his trademark lines there is some complexities going on here that don't rely on just the usual and it's note worthy for how such a possibly contrived back story didn't save kennedy from being assassinated in is made somewhat believable amidst the rest of his persona which more than likely hides his wounds most of the time eastwood goes to town to make himself a great presence in the film however and under the circumstances the character seems tailor made for him br br but there would be the risk of his part in the movie being slightly conventional we still get the type scenes of him being smarter and as smart ass over everyone else in the room and being and told to back off by the top brass here a chief of staff including here protecting a president that wisely we never really see or know at all even the romantic sub plot which is sort of if there for some machismo laughs would make the picture a little sub par if the other quasi dirty harry aspect didn't come into the picture an indelible villain this time there's some extra hollywood suspense however intelligent suspense almost smarter than the rest of the movie deserves with the john booth character played in an oscar nominated performance by john malkovich as someone who's described more as a predator than an assassin there's ways this could go wrong with the eastwood character but malkovich possibly some of his former villain counterparts by being extremely cool and un collected there's that devastating cringe worthy scene where he kills the bank teller and her roommate and as his past is revealed there's still that element of 'what the hell is with this guy' that keeps the audience and eastwood's agent guessing and extra paranoid it's a classic malkovich performance creepy and always measured in the level of insanity and professionalism br br it's also aside from the conventional points just a made picture from peterson and company and they come pretty close to the spunky pulp realism of don siegel but peterson also has a couple of cinematic tricks up his sleeve that had me grinning at times anytime someone puts in such a blatant but exciting homage to vertigo jumping from rooftop to rooftop hero dangling from the the it still provides some shivers down my spine there's also the phone conversations between eastwood and malkovich where we see the depths of the cat and mouse game probably another kick in the ribs to but in the end even with all the excitement and brutal danger and crisp in the climax it's also a characters picture in some ways throughout and everything is fairly realized to give the audience a fine amount to ponder over at least in the suspense movie sense a great lead russo plays the female possible love interest sincere and mature and malkovich is top of the pops there's also a few notable supporting roles too and a fine studio score in there one of the better films of 1993 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9640993475914001 Review: anne natalie portman tells us about how much she hates her mother adele sarandon that's how the movie begins adele decided that her and her daughter were moving to california without asking anyone and leaving her husband without any reason the story is about the relationship between the mother and the daughter it's really deep and touching thanks to the great work of the actresses natalie was nominated to a golden globe for that role she is one of the most talented actresses i ever saw and so is sarandon they really look like mother daughter the soundtrack is also great the movie is incredible 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.993521511554718 Review: i was watching the perfect storm and thought about another wolfgang peterson film which is much better this one although certainly not based on a true story in the line of fire is how a movie should be made it has a terrific story with a great cast malkovich won a well deserved oscar for his performance as the creepy killer with a grudge against the government he served all too well eastwood is good as the tortured secret service and russo is easy on the eyes if you haven't seen this definitely rent it or buy it as i did definitely one of the best crime thrillers of the past decade 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9960371851921082 Review: i have seen quite a few action thrillers in my life and this is clearly one of the best ever there are very few films which i even consider watching several times and this is one of them everything in this movie is just right clint as the superb leading actor rene russo as his non stupid female partner this is a very rare combination sad but true of course john deserves a lot of praise for his excellent villain but let us not overlook eastwood s initial buddy played by dylan mcdermott who in my view fits the role perfectly the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic but sadly never released on an original soundtrack cd shame on the producers the plot makes sense and there is no loss of pace the audience is kept in constant excitement of the outcome of the duel between eastwood and i give this one 10 stars Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9217268824577332 Review: one of the finest movies i have viewed good script original plot of a man who is haunted about assassination when he was assigned to protect him on that cold november day in 1963 thirty years later another anti social lunatic wants to assassinate the current president the secret service agent loses his partner along the way to the crazed gunmen who schemes lies and murders anybody in his path who'll stand in his way of his mission br br the movie accompanies with a great memorable score and a restrained but meaningful romance between russo and eastwood which displays how difficult it is to have a romantic life in that kind of work is great sure many other candidates could have played the role that he played but how many could acted with such and intellect that he displayed in the movie br br needless to say i thought this was a great movie everytime it's on television i have to watch it and i own it on dvd i'm a big eastwood fan this only his already fabulous career and best role to date br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9713085293769836 Review: in the line of fire in my opinion is an excellent suspenseful and edge of your seat action drama thriller i thought that agent horrigan clint eastwood and agent raines rene russo looked good in the attire they wore at the presidential dinner as for leary john malkovich he was a sick man who loved to toy with frank by phone he looked good in the tuxedo he wore near the end of the film though one thing that surprised me was the growing attraction between agent horrigan and agent raines before i wrap this up i'd like to say that the entire cast and crew did an outstanding job i loved the setting and i couldn't get enough of it now in conclusion to all you clint eastwood fans who haven't seen this excellent suspenseful and edge of your seat action drama thriller i highly recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9925829172134399 Review: this is another of eastwood's many movies mixing intrigue action and a of romance along with the and so forth acting range by now is pretty familiar in this one he's taciturn and a bit outrageous especially with women and superiors there are no surprises in his performance but the film itself is something of a surprise it's above average br br clint is frank a secret service agent who perhaps in a moment of doubt failed to catch the bullet that killed jfk he then took to drink which drove his family away and now plods along in the bureaucracy until he is contacted by john calling himself booth who strikes up a sort of skewed relationship with him based on their shared disillusioned conviction that everything is meaningless except the impulse to escape and predictability now this is rather an set of attitudes for a performer like clint to project but he does rather well less robotic than usual and he does seem to carry around with him like a burden of stone the memory of that moment in dallas he's tested again halfway through this movie he is hanging from the roof of a tall building grasping hand and he pulls his pistol and points it at booth who asks him if he is really willing to shoot if he does of course he saves the president from an attempted assassination by a cia trained murderer but he does so at the cost of his own life booth him about the situation as they hold hands in and clint even has a short speech talking to renee russo about his failure to save the president in dallas if i'd have reacted quickly enough i could have taken that shot and that would have been alright with me it's underplayed but his voice slightly his eyes water and his lip it's one of the few scenes in any of films that might properly be called moving we know from his newfound resolve that given another chance he would take the bullet this time the irony is that he doesn't like the current president who could he gives pompous speeches in colorado about how they carved a nation out of the wilderness didn't they do the same thing in las vegas br br it's often said that a movie is only as good as its villain it isn't true nothing is that simple but an argument could be made for its truth value in this case the reptilian john with his eyes is marvelous br br talk about disillusioned okay he can ham it up a little sniffing with disdain even as he two innocent hunters between the eyes but he's fascinating on the screen renee russo has little do to fred thompson as the chief white house aid is now back in politics a relief for movie goers if acting range is limited thompson's is something less in every film he's been in he wears the same solemn and dissatisfied expression as if constantly plagued by some form of disorder br br the direction by wolfgang peterson is as good as it was in das boot which is pretty good there is a great deal of the usual suspenseful cross cutting in the final shootout and when clint and russo fall into an impassioned embrace in her hotel room and backwards towards the bed like two in heat peterson playfully shows us their feet along with a succession of objects dropping to the floor not only the usual but guns palm pilots dick tracy wrist watches and other interrupted clint lies back on the bed and now i have to put all that stuff back on again br br well written and worth watching Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9520025849342346 Review: a great performance by clint eastwood and particularly john malkovich in my opinion his finest one to date malkovich had this one nailed right down to the floor it's incredible eastwood is agent mike horrigan an aged and cynical secret service agent who is finishing out his career busting and chasing down routine assignments but one assignment which appears to be run of the mill at first turns complicated and deadly serious horrigan and his new partner al are sent to investigate a threat on the president by a wacko as fate would have it horrigan has stumbled not upon a delusional nut but a professional lone wolf who has a big bone to pick with the white house as horrigan dives deeper into world he attracts the bad guy's unwanted attention and unbridled admiration for him horrigan was top agent and present in dallas texas when he was assassinated and blames himself for what happened now he feels it's up to him to stop the current head of state from joining the list of dead presidents but this killer has turned the tables on horrigan and now he's the hunted one in a life or death cat and mouse game who will win who will die it's a race against time to save the from a chameleon like enemy who can get to anyone my favorite secret service movie and as good a nail as any Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9781633019447327 Review: frank horrigan clint eastwood is a secret service agent plagued with guilt over the assassination of president john f kennedy while he was on duty thirty years later and the current president is entering a re election campaign but he is receiving death threats and horrigan has been called in to assist in what should be a routine research operation john malkovich plays the professional assassin and master of disguise who is tracking the president and using the past he begins to torture horrigan in a psychological duel of cat and mouse br br malkovich eastwood and rene russo all give wonderful performances in this top notch thriller the direction is excellent and the entire picture is charged with tension and intrigue throughout br br a must see for thriller fans 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9958429932594299 Review: clint eastwood scores big in this thriller from 1993 teamed with an absolute master of edge of your seat suspense wolfgang peterson eastwood delivers as only he can also john malkovich goes on my list of most effective screen villains in the history of cinema as the demented assassin as for rene russo as love interest i think kirk douglas said it best when he said referring to his own career i keep getting older and my leading ladies keep getting younger this film is a very effective thriller with enough plot twists and surprises to keep you going eastwood and peterson should team together more often top notch movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9872726798057556 Review: quite simply a well made well written and wonderfully acted movie eastwood is classic as grizzled secret service agent frank horrigan and rene russo br br holds her own as partner and love interest lilly raines but the movie's br br greatness rests on the shoulders of john malkovich as booth he captures br br this character's rage and hatred as well as his humanity oddly enough br br personally i think this was his best performance and should have received an br br oscar for it but i loved tommy lee jones in the fugitive as well that year overall a great movie to see you want to peek into an mind and be br br on the edge of your seat the whole way through enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9854469299316406 Review: in the line of fire gives us a great game of cat and mouse clint eastwood is plagued by john malkovich in this riveting film malkovich says he's going to kill the president and he purposely calls eastwood and pushes his buttons he questions eastwood's ability to protect someone malkovich brings a cold but very intelligent mindset to his character everything he does he does for a reason and he's not shy about killing eastwood has to overcome the suspicions of his superiors in order to catch malkovich but no one wants to listen to him the result is a film that with suspense that escalates to a tense scene in a ballroom at the hotel wolfgang peterson up the tension and we feel every turn Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.944383442401886 Review: i was able to see anywhere but here last night as a free sneak preview i absolutely loved the film i was drawn to it because of the realistic portrayal of a mother daughter relationship there was definitely a connection between adele a and ann i think that speaks volumes of the outstanding performances of both susan sarandon and natalie portman sarandon was just the right actress to portray adele and after leaving the theater i could not think of another actress in the role portman was also excellent as ann she brought a sense of maturity and intelligence to the role that i don't think any other teenage actress could i think it would the academy of motion picture arts and should give credit where it is due and both sarandon and portman for awards in the actress and supporting actress categories it would be a shame if they were overlooked Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630879759788513 Review: this was a great movie something not only for black history month but as a reminder of the goodness of people and the statement that it truly does take a village to raise a child the performances by s was outstanding mos def and his singing was off the hook had to do a double take when i saw that was rosie perez there but the supporting cast of actors and actresses made this worth watching all the different stories they had was amazing and how nanny protected jr and literally everyone else that was in her presence i can truly understand her being the of that time period and even more so how tired she was in helping everyone cant wait for it to come out on dvd it would be a welcome addition to any movie library Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9244605898857117 Review: 'in the line of is one of those hollywood films that shows up on tv quite a bit but although i've seen it a few times i usually end up sitting through the whole thing again why it's good clint eastwood is great as usual and the character he plays is interesting and more fleshed out than usual the character secret service agent frank horrigan is haunted by the fact that he was on the detail that failed to protect president kennedy in dallas and now he's forced to match wits with a professional assassin that is openly declaring that he will kill the president however the film doesn't make him a depressed brooding and obsessed character he's charming and personable and is realistic as a guy that has experienced a lot in life and is comfortable in his own skin he's even quite convincing when he flirts with the pretty younger agent played by rene russo the killer played by john malkovich at his best is cerebral deliberate and enjoys playing high stakes games of life and death he even goes by the name of another presidential assassin john booth br br the film is consistently enjoyable and it delivers all the goods suspense action romance and drama all in their proper amounts it's a fun film that is really helped by the great actors in it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9829711318016052 Review: written by brilliant tv writers gerald gardner and dee caruso which way to the front was the last of the jerry lewis movies until hardly working almost a decade later jerry's comedy is evidently an acquired taste and admittedly he can occasionally be his own worst enemy when he helms as producer director but even in the of his films there are always moments of brilliance br br which way manages to be amusing entertaining and yes quite funny it is somewhat unlike any of the typical lewis films the pace is very upbeat and are lots of excellent supporting players a kind of jerry does heroes the whole thing looks kind of like an tv pilot and you will either love it or hate it but hopefully you laugh Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939385175704956 Review: for some inexplicable reason jerry's movies often seemed to come in for from certain quarters although they were rarely box office disappointments it's one of life's great mysteries to me because his films have always had a good' factor about them for me but this film is not only not bad it's an exceedingly good and clever comedy to those who may be tickled by crude or cruel humour don't see this film there's nothing in it like that and you'll be wasting your time br br i've only seen this film once on the television i've waited ever since to see it again and that's been quite a few years you'd think the idea of an arrogant millionaire businessman heading off to win the war against the nazis with his own small private army of employees would be boring wouldn't you well only jerry lewis would dare try such a plot for an out and out comedy and it works i have to say brilliantly br br i think that as with 'the nutty and most of his other films this movie is testimony to his comic genius both in concept and execution i think buddy love might have said you know true comedy can not only make a six year old hysterical it'll do that for his dad too maybe a few nutty nazis generals with and a limp would dislike this movie honestly if you only see one more comedy in your life see this one be careful though you might die laughing and i'm not joking Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7862558960914612 Review: a very different jerry lewis film not like all those more famous films that everybody knows lewis deals with the difficult task of ww ii and national in germany in a rather unconventional way but even more interesting and important he does it in a very un american way and as with so many things in the world and especially in the film industry un american means more sophisticated more subtle more intelligent or simply better that is the reason why the film was no success in the us but a very great success in europe br br all in all jerry lewis has proven by this movie that he is able to do much more than simple slapstick comedy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9757963418960571 Review: i think this movie is the most misunderstood film in jerry lewis career it's little slow starting but after it gets going is very funny jerry's use of irony like never before in his earlier films ie who's minding the store the nutty professor etc the idea is clear it's a mock of the dirty dozen instead of getting soldiers on death row to do a suicide mission as in that film you have 4 4 2 tag including the former l a all star willie davis as hilarious love that movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2845008671283722 Review: a sick man dee snider the teen chat lines as captain howdy he poses as a teenage boy and invites other teens over his house to party he instead knocks them out strips them their mouth closed and tortures them mostly with needles he captures the daughter of cop mike gage kevin gage he finds him him and he's four years later he's released totally cured but a lynch led amusingly by robert englund attack him and hang him he doesn't die but he snaps and captain howdy is back br br a very sick disturbing twisted horror film captain howdy enjoys pain and torture and is trying to show the kids he kidnaps how to enjoy it also the torture scenes aren't that explicit you hear more than you see but what you do see is very very sick there's no humor and the muted screams of his victims sound way too real i was cringing away from the tv during most of the scenes br br the acting varies kevin gage isn't that good as the cop he's not terrible but he could have been better dee snider is very scary as captain howdy his attack scenes are not pleasant br br all in all not your typical horror film i'll probably never see it again this film really gets under your skin but i recommend it to all horror fans at least those with strong i give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9790557026863098 Review: many people have said that this movie was not a good movie at a horror perspective i agree it was not very scary it did have some gruesome ways of torture yes hooks going where they shouldn't but not scary but it was a good movie at a comedic stand point i thought it was hilarious such bad acting from dee snider with his stupid questioning and every second word he said came out as what is define then the angry mob at his house with one of them holding a sign saying we're not gonna take it which is a song from his band twisted sister but i think the part that made me laugh the most was the one guy's wife that was dead and dee snider was holding her up and making her dance when i saw that i broke out in tears so i would not recommend this for avid horror lovers but for those who love horror for its comedy i recommend this movie 100 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311668276786804 Review: this off beat horror movie seems to be getting nothing but bad reviews my question is why i think this movie is pretty good dee snider did very well for his first and only time directing he also plays the antagonist captain howdy this movie seems to have a view of the future although it came out back in 1998 it seems to be about modern issues internet predators seems to be the underlying plot here although taken to another level this is an issue which we still face today i'll admit the story fell short a few times but that doesn't make this a bad movie at all robert englund is even in this movie that automatically makes it better the acting wasn't bad the characters were pretty good as well was a pretty good antagonist i think i give this off beat horror a 7 10 recommend for fans of saw Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6990734338760376 Review: everyone told me this movie was downright not good and sick etc so i finally rented it and i was amazed i thought the torture was gonna be much much worse but it did get shocking near the end but that was about it i wouldn't call it a horror movie maybe a mystery or something under the category of silence of the lambs and or kiss the girls it did get stupid at times but the rest of the movie kept me on the edge of my seat 7 10 br br rated r for strong torture violence language and sexuality Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5432726144790649 Review: i don't understand where these bad comments are coming from the movie had you on the edge of your seat and made you somewhat afraid to go to your car at the end of the night br br the part that gets you is that this could all happen not to the extent perceived in the movie but the whole idea is reality this movie took that reality and twisted it into a dee snider nightmare br br three thumbs up the third one is from the dead body in my Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5595731735229492 Review: my one line summary hints that this is not a good film but this is not true i did enjoy the movie but was probably expecting too much br br adele who is solidly portrayed by susan sarandon did not come off as a very likable character she is and irresponsible to what would be an unforgivable degree were it not for the tremendous love she has for her daughter this is the one thing she knows how to do without fail daughter anna is a sad girl who is so busy making up for her mother's shortcomings that she does not seem to be only 14 17 years old this of course makes natalie portman the perfect choice to play anna since she never seems to be 14 17 years old either portman pulls this role off with such ease that you almost forget that she has not been making movies for 20 years yet even with the two solid leads wayne wang never seems to quite draw the audience in as he did with the joy luck luck and even more so with smoke though i have not read the book the film feels as if it has made necessary changes to the story to bring it to the big screen changes which may drain the emotional of the story i enjoyed the film for the fun of watching two wonderful actresses do their work but i never got lost in the experience and i never related to their plight Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8752485513687134 Review: this thriller is one of the few film surprises i've had in quite some time everybody and i do mean everybody i talked to when it was in the theatres said it was awful but then i got to thinking none of these people really understand horror thriller films or metal rock so why do i listen to them in the first place this film kicks ass but only if you are able to comprehend and enjoy this type of entertainment in short too late see it with an open mind and it might just open your mind the soundtracks great too Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9168688058853149 Review: i didn't really think this movie was bad sure the detective kinda sucked at what he did and he usually happened upon capt howdy by accident but he got the job done capt howdy himself was pretty scary the make up artist did a great job i really liked seeing dee dressed up all geeky i laughed so hard when i saw that i personally don't see how someone can sit through crap like texas chainsaw massacre and call it a great movie and then watch which is more disturbing because a lot of it could actually happen with the internet being so popular and call it bad i personally think that texas chainsaw massacre was loads of crap probably one of the stupidest movies that i've ever seen i enjoyed it was a very disturbing movie because almost all of it actually happens Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7893034815788269 Review: dee snider was inspired to do a two part song by a horror movie this movie he wrote directed produced and starred in details the subjects from those songs horror from stay hungry people have commented he must have a sick mind to put something like this out i don't hear anybody making comments like that about stephen king wes craven dean koontz or in his own time alfred hitchcock the movie a modern psychotic created by current trends in society personally i thought it was pretty well done from sheer imagination and inspiration also without the benefit of a large budget and interviews with actual victims criminals this movie is perfect if you want something to give you nightmares and make you cringe about the possible and probable it could happen Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8735833168029785 Review: honestly this is one of the best horror movies i have ever seen i was captivated by the story of captain howdy and on the edge of my seat for the whole ride i do not really understand all the negative reviews br br the set up has already been discussed in depth captain howdy is an on line predator who sets up meetings with teenagers them and introduces them to his favorite of body and piercing dee snider is captain howdy and he is one of the scariest psychopaths ever created maybe the scariest because he is so human and you get the sense especially if you are into body at all that there are really people like this in the world br br but the biggest reason i liked this movie and the reason it is so horrific is that captain howdy becomes the hero at the beginning of the movie the roles are clear cut the victims are innocent the cop is the good guy and howdy is pure evil by the second act however things have changed a little you want howdy to be evil but it turns out that he is really just a victim of circumstance and maybe the good and the bad are not obvious it is terrifying to find yourself cheering for the bad guy br br a couple people have mentioned that should have been broken into two separate movies to be sure there are definitely two separate acts but this movie works so well because the two acts are back to back the first act is the typical psycho thriller but the second act is the most disturbing because of the viewers reaction to the situation i do not think it would have worked quite the same if the second act were expanded and turned into a sequel br br as a big horror movie fan i highly recommend this film it is the first horror movie ever to give me nightmares Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9197821021080017 Review: seems to have a love hate relationship with many of its viewers i personally loved the movie and everything about it br br the acting in some places could be improved upon but the filming adds to the atmosphere where the acting can't in some areas the dialogue is a bit cheesy and over dramatic but really what do you expect from the late 90s over all dee did an amazing job in writing what i believe to be one of the most terrifying thrillers i've ever seen it plays on the fears of many age groups adult parents and children every parent fears that their children will get too involved with chat rooms and will meet strangers from the internet and it does happen in the real world and every child and adult fears being kidnapped and tortured against their will that happens too in the real world which is what makes this movie such a sensitive subject for many br br my only warning is if you know you are sensitive to things such as strong violence visible torture and gore then you do not want to see this movie if you are unsure about if this movie will entertain you then read as many reviews as you can ask people you know who have seen this movie and be prepared to turn the movie off at any time should you become disturbed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8961951732635498 Review: a lot of people give this movie a lot of crap and all of it's really undeserved people give this movie a hard time either because it's such a sick subject or they harp on some technical aspect of the movie no one else observes when they watch it if just by looking at the cover you think this movie will make you uncomfortable don't watch it however you'd be missing out on one of the better cinematic experiences of the late 1990's despite what anyone else says br br dee snider is wonderful here as captain howdy the depths of insanity he to play this character has to be beyond words and is much farther than any one of us would have to be willing to go the acting here is wonderful the film itself beautifully shot the subject may be a bit too much for many to swallow but it's still well worth your time if you haven't seen this movie check it out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9072483777999878 Review: andrew mccarthy played the role of an atheist very well i liked the plot of the movie it gave something to think about other than a comedy it had a very twisted mind and a good cop versus god a very well used plot line Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9317882061004639 Review: i enjoyed the film and the fact that it aimed rather high in dealing with some sophisticated material i saw the film in a preview screening and it wasn't ruined by any silly video boxes that spoiled the ending the performances were quite good especially andrew mccarthy in a more mature roll i also enjoyed the look of the film which gave it a mysterious air i also enjoyed some of the twists in the plot and don't want to give too much away in case other video boxes don't give it all away the script was a little over the top at times but i appreciated the fact that the film makers weren't afraid to challenge the audiences with interesting and puzzling regarding the roll of faith in our world and while some might find the ending a little too open ended i appreciated the fact that the movie refused to tie everything up neatly with a bow that's not how life works Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708888530731201 Review: this film was different it took a sort of typical thriller story and reached for a more interesting in depth look at an individual character's struggle with faith of course it helped that the main performance by andrew mccarthy was quite excellent the other performances were also quite interesting although not as consistent the ending was a bit of a let down but there were lots of good moments the film makers tried something different here they didn't just go for the obvious chills and scares this is a dark film not for everyone but if you want to be entertained and not talked down to try this one Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6646325588226318 Review: i saw this movie on my local cable system under the title of i was searching for new material to watch since most of the reruns one saturday morning didn't interest me i've always been a fan of andrew mccarthy and michael ironside so i chose this movie i was pleasantly surprised br br personally i enjoyed the film rich who posted a comment about the film being spoiled for him by seeing scenes from the movie on the back of a video rental box are well justified i did not have the disappointment of knowing beforehand anything about the film this led me to rate the movie higher than the average score listed on the page br br i like suspense movies and this one was no exception the movie kept me guessing until the very end i was surprised by the ending br br the moments of reflection and remembrance of past experiences by the main character during the film only added to the suspense his reactions to those gave the film a sense of the yet side of police work the struggle with his faith is also a welcome addition br br if you like suspense films but also like films that on the character's feeling personal side this film is for you br br should you find this movie on your local cable or satellite guide watch it br br however if you are looking for a rental video follow rich advice and have someone get the video for you before watching it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7748349905014038 Review: portman and susan sarandon play off of each other like a symphony in this coming of age story about a young girl who is sentenced to life as the daughter of one of the women you will ever encounter sarandon has this ability call it talent if you will to play some of the most off beat characters and bring their humanity to forefront of any film she makes as the mother of this obviously brilliant and beyond her years young girl sarandon alternates between being the mom and being the child with the ease of a ballet dancer more importantly she does it with strength and flare without stomping all over portrayal of the daughter the question is always asked when we the film plot who changes this film is certainly about the daughter but if you look close at the dreams and sacrifices that mom makes you come to understand that she changes in step with her daughter i am willing to bet this makes all of us in the audience change also the hallmark of fine drama Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9721001386642456 Review: look this is a low budget horror film that suffers from all of the problems that go with low budget movies but you must see this just to watch lisa as julie she is hot and a great little actress to boot these types of horror movies often a rare gem and the power gave us lisa nothing i enjoy more than sitting down in my studio apartment with a coke and putting in this film my friends bob bill and dennis agree lisa is not only brilliant she is a hottie the movie itself often plods along and the rest of the actors are not very helpful in that regard but as soon as lisa hits the screen things really start hopping the others are clearly not in her league this is not the exorcist but as i said if you want to see a fun little movie with a hot little actress this is the one to see Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8983845114707947 Review: a man named jerry comes into possession of an ancient aztec doll however this creepy little figure is possessed by an evil spirit which takes over jerry's body and pushes him to spill the blood i have seen two other horror movies the dorm that dripped blood and the kindred made by stephen carpenter and jeffrey and i must say that the power doesn't disappoint either the plot is slow moving but there are some effective human goo effects and a little bit of gore the scene of a female tabloid reporter being attacked by arms that come ripping out of a is a hoot i liked this low budget horror movie and you should too if you are into 80's horror genre 8 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9719159007072449 Review: abe perfected the one off beautifully he never made another film but created a brilliant portrait of homosexual self hatred in this film that is both caustic and affecting he commands the screen presenting the crumbling debris of a man breaking down under the strain of an increasingly meaningless life br br paul is an aging queen who's somehow convinced stanley wayne crawford a doe eyed idiot with no sense of the future to follow his star he's a petty thief who's seething hatred has recently he's been forced to skip town and move to a suburb in miami as a disguise he dresses up like a dried up old blue with as much seething sexual torment as the church lady he tells stanley to tell his friends that he lives with his aunt martha paul himself has no friends spends far too much time alone in the house and has to deal with lifestyle it would be enough to make any man cross the line into homicidal mania br br again portrays paul as a tragic figure who has utterly lost any understanding of how to relate to other people nevertheless there is a certain poetry in his anguish which burns slowly over the course of the film he's tragic but also elegant this is ultimately a very sad film it certainly has many hilarious moments but there is such an undercurrent of hopelessness and despair that the humour is bittersweet this film is worth watching for the performance of abe he could have really built his career on martha she's quite a gas once you get to know her just make sure you cut your hair and stop your around she really hates that Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9259336590766907 Review: haha what a great little movie wayne crawford strikes again or rather this was his first big strike a entertaining little ball of manic kitsch energy masquerading as a psycho killer movie it's actually a brilliant satire on post hippie american culture in country though the movie was actually filmed independently in miami it defies any kind of studio oriented convention or plot device that i can think of sometimes aunt martha does dreadful things may not be a very technically adept movie but it is a wonderful little slice of americana made on the cheap by people who were honest ambitious imaginative and had balls made out of steel it took guts nerve and to make this movie which amazingly appears to have stood the test of time this movie is fresh vital alive unforgettable and charmingly weird enough to recommend to just about anyone with a sense of humor br br i dug up last year during a period of time when i was fascinated by star wayne crawford here billed under his pseudonym scott lawrence a maestro of what can only be called regional film making usually of the b grade variety he's a writer producer director and actor all in one probably best known for the 80s teen apocalyptic favorite night of the comet here he plays stanley the pants wearing half of a couple of truly marvelous characters apparently homosexual spree killers on the lam after knocking off some old lady in baltimore for her jewelry unsung screen legend abe is completely convincing as paul who poses as aunt martha the cross dressing brains of the outfit who has conned stanley into thinking he's committed murder to ensure his loyalty martha looks about as feminine as the sailors from south supporting choir in their bikini tops yet somehow nobody seems to notice or care that she is a he has no visible means of income seems to spend all day about where stanley is and around the neighborhood in her carrying a knife only in america br br as the film opens the two of them have just arrived in florida and set up residence in what looks like ward old house a lit designed television home that is so cliché as to be surreal during one memorable scene martha and an unwelcome house guest sit on the couch talk problems and drink cans of in what is one of the most mesmerizing ordinary sequences i've ever seen outside of a john waters movie then there's stanley always getting into trouble as he is a topped hippie with an patch on his who drives a psychedelic painted van that's about as subtle as the drinks his milk straight from the drugs with blond bombshell bimbos and in an old cigar box for a quick snack opposites attract i guess br br but stanley also has a thing about not liking it when the young ladies he gets stoned with try to remove his pants and it always seems to be up to aunt martha to get him out of the trouble that inevitably results the bodies pile up a nosy junkie them into using their house as a flop birthday cake gets and everybody meets down at the local pizza shop before heading to the wood shed on the back property for a hash party where the girls dance in their underwear things get out of hand when one of the neighbors tries to get a bit too with martha who naturally prefers to keep people at an length when they invite themselves over for a nice chat and this is a woman who carries not just a butcher knife but a loaded 38 in her slip eventually the strange duo find themselves stuck with a body a baby and no place to go and end up taking refuge at an abandoned movie studio where no doubt the technical crew borrowed the equipment used to make the film i just hope they politely asked for permission first and cleaned up after themselves br br a word of course must be said about stanley and martha paul's relationship since to dance around the fact that the two are at least suggested to be a homosexual couple would be to miss the primary gist of the plot we never see the two of them get intimate and indeed even though stanley refers to being in one scene their relationship is more than sexual it certainly isn't a gay movie with abundant female nudity and an air of 70s misogyny that cannot be denied either stanley paul never their implied sexuality on screen even though the movie certainly would have had the guts to do so if it were important it isn't the story isn't about their sex it's about the bond they share and how weird it is not their being gay but their being the distinct individuals they are who are two of the strangest movie creations ever to inhabit my tv set br br the film is unique it was made for only a few thousand dollars on what look like borrowed studio sets the occasional location work and an couple of public locations they managed to sneak a camera crew into when nobody was looking the dialog is completely bizarre mundane and delightfully esoteric it's a movie that will take you by surprise not everyone will like it but for those with a taste for low budget american horror thrillers like the night god screamed help me i'm possessed blood and children shouldn't play with dead things you've got yourself a winner here br br 8 10 usually i'd say something like deserves a dvd restoration but somehow i think doing so would ruin the movie's tacky ambiance and wayne crawford you sir rule Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9339122176170349 Review: the working title was don't baby br br wayne crawford went on to become a successful producer films like valley girl night of the comet and others even though he wasn't too terrific in this little gem and little known abe should have gotten tons of work from this film but didn't filmed at studios in hollywood florida on the same lot the early tarzan movies were filmed this film is definitely for those who appreciate the abstract the movie was originally shot with some nudity and much more graphic slasher scenes for reasons only known to tom casey the director the bloody slasher scenes were given a of lsd and the nudity was removed even though this version is worthy of a look for those so inclined in my opinion the original version would have packed the punch needed to make this a full on slasher 70's cult classic Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8709192276000977 Review: the title refers not to a questionable poker hand but to six comic players they come in charles ruggles and mary boland as a couple driving to california for a second honeymoon george burns and gracie allen as another couple who go along to share expenses and w c fields and alison as a sheriff and a hotel owner in a tiny nevada town no attempt is made to fashion a coherent a collection of comic bits strung together all the first couple want to do is spend time together but burns and allen's characters aren't married so the men together as do the women there is a bit of a plot a bad guy plants in the suitcase pinky ruggles is taking out of town but because the expedition is being guided by gracie the loot cannot be found the bad guy shows up in nevada and fields accidentally captures him a bunch of pleasant bits confused expression talk and fields playing with a cue and doing a craven backwards stepping double take when he's threatened and his wonderfully distinctive way of lingering over words and trying to remember the name gracie he tells hmm starts with a k she answers oh no no no no no no no no no oh gracie yes that's right Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.062282074242830276 Review: the gimmick as it were of this 1934 paramount comedy is the six comedy performers paired off into three man and woman teams who all appear together w c fields and his frequent screen partner appear in the second half of the film and shine in their roles as a small town sheriff and fields seems to have been given the to inject plenty of his own one of a kind brand of surreal comedy into his part and it works wonderfully especially where he is allowed to do his famous pool table routine a that is totally welcome since it is hilarious br br at first thought it might have seemed like a to conceive of a film to be carried by the subtle domestic comedy of charlie ruggles and mary boland next to the broad vaudeville patter of the great husband and wife comedy team of george burns and gracie allen but here it works perfectly because of the parts george and gracie are given in the script they are there are a ride to california on and honeymoon trip and consistently find ways to annoy them at every step including brilliantly while they are each holding on to the side of a cliff for dear life br br making burns and allen comic to two sympathetic characters turns out to be a perfect way to fit their far out larger than life comedy characters into a real world setting the comedy of people reacting to them in a believable way turns out to be as much as a gold mine as famous naive delivery itself br br charlie ruggles deserves special mention for his performance as the fussy banker pinky he's marvelously subtle and underplayed and draws laughs from lines that in another actor's hands might not even have been heard br br the script is wonderfully witty all through and most of the way it's a perfectly extended comedy of frustration in which our sympathies are with the poor who can't get a moment alone and the extra bonus is that what them is just more first rate comedy material from burns and allen br br for the pre code watchers out there there is some rather suggestive material in some of the most amusing scenes as tries to get across to george just why he and his wife want to be alone for a while br br there are a few signs of a rushed production here the occasional jump cut one of the most obvious drop sets you will ever see in a movie right up there with w c own short the golf specialist and the knot in tie is constantly changing in shape these don't bother me though and they shouldn't bother anybody who is enjoying the film br br six of a kind is a real little known gem and one of the funniest movies i've seen in a while if you're thinking about whether to watch it the answer should be yes Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5212358236312866 Review: but george and are not among them the movie is fun and the pool table scene with fields has to be among the funniest i have ever seen but gracie and george are more irritating than comical in their roles partly from script and partly from their interpretation i gave it a 7 out of 10 for the rest of the cast is a treasure of comedic timing and energy in this one Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9236140251159668 Review: i watched six of a kind for w c fields he's only in it for around 10 minutes and has one long scene the infamous pool sequence he made famous in vaudeville and several other great moments the 55 minutes are also delightful thankfully mostly due to the hilarious charlie ruggles as the bumbling banker j he is everyone's foil he and stumbles about to our pleasure also his comedy partner mary boland plays his wife flora joining in the proceedings are george burns and gracie allen boland is particularly funny near the beginning and near the end but gracie and ruggles use up most of the picture funny quite but she can also get tiring and poor george burns has absolutely nothing to do except repeat gracie all the time i don't remember laughing at him once although he has one great scene with ruggles where ruggles tries desperately to get george to take gracie and leave him and his wife alone for a while and one with fields where he asks fields to sell him a sweater that bit is exclusively though the situation is constantly funny the are going to drive to california but to help them with expenses george and gracie are recruited 8 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9881619811058044 Review: three zany couples all six of a kind become entangled in a madcap search for stolen bank loot br br this is a lively hilarious comedy with the six stars charlie ruggles mary boland w c fields alison george burns gracie allen all heartily engaged in doing what they did best getting laughs br br ruggles boland make another of their film appearances as husband wife this time rather more amorous than usual they were a perfect team she the he the nervous rabbit and they dominate most of the screen time here from beginning to end they are a delight br br burns allen continue the patter they originated in vaudeville perfected on radio would eventually take to television with george the perpetual straight man gracie the eternal fool at times in the film she tends to go a bit over the top but it's difficult to dislike her her heart was obviously made of solid gold br br while is given rather short only fragments of her formidable personality flash through fields is in his element as the sheriff of nevada whether explaining how he got the nickname or about at night looking for the missing he is never less than wonderful best of all he gets to perform his entire classic pool routine it forever for a grateful finally he executes the near miraculous he gets gracie to shut up br br paramount was so pleased with the success of six of a kind that they wanted to hurry the principle players into another comedy only fields he felt he had now arrived at the point where he no longer needed to share a movie with other celebrity comics the studio finally agreed and began preparation of first solo starring feature you're telling me 1934 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8892279863357544 Review: being a freshman in college this movie reminded me of my relationship with my mom of course my situation doesn't with natalie portman and situation but my mom and i have grown up with the typical mother and daughter fights there is always the mother telling you what to do or not being the kind of mother you want to be i was my eyes at the end of this movie reaction of her daughter going to the east coast miles away after all they've been through reminded me of how i felt being from a small city in the west coast going to new york br br the movie is meant for women who have children that are now all grown up it is very touching i was moved by the movie every feeling out of the characters in this movie was utterly real you didn't get any phony sentimentality i was sitting through the credits at the screening of this movie alone wishing my mother was sitting next to me so i could hug her and thank her for everything this movie is a bit corny of course but everything is its all about what a mom can learn from her child and what a child learns from her mother 8 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8726466298103333 Review: that was one of the lines in a trailer about this film and for once the did not exaggerate all six of the featured players here are on the screen 99 of the time so they have to be good br br it's always fascinating how certain plot premises can be worked for either comedy to a deadly serious situation mary boland of the ditzy and charlie ruggles of the play their usual characters who are planning to motor all the way to california to share expenses they advertise for someone to share the ride they get burns and allen and a monster of a dog that same premise was a deadly serious one several generations later in kalifornia br br of course if you're traveling with gracie allen you know you're going to be going absolutely nuts trying to figure her monty reasoning about the whole world and if that ain't enough you get to run into w c fields part time sheriff and full time pool hustler who's living in sin with alison but back then we didn't delve into such things br br a real classic comedy from the thirties not to be missed Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3694256842136383 Review: it is not always certain that by mixing comedians together you will produce laughter the comics involved have to actually like or admire each other or be willing to put up with each other's go west with the marx brothers had buster keaton write the script as a gag man did not think too highly of keaton's ideas and embarrassed him at a script meeting and though some of keaton's gems still appear in the finished film such as the gun that turns into a brush that turns into a gun the film was one of the weakest the marx brothers ever made br br a better film but also affected by comic egos was w c fields and mae west in my little which the script for a series of of one liners between the leads but the one liners were equally funny so the film remains a success br br but six of a kind is an example of six film comics who worked well together the reason is simple it is really three comic teams working together charlie ruggles and mary boland george burns and gracie allan and w c fields and alison ruggles and boland were paired in about half a dozen comedies during the 1930s usually with boland as a somewhat wife and ruggles as a nervous wreck of a husband fields usually a single act was paired three times with tilly and gus and if i had a million were the other two times always figured out how to control or counter the activities of her man it the present film she takes action into her own hands with the stolen money that is being searched for she knows that the local sheriff fields is not the one to trust with this as for burns and allan they manage to effortlessly involve themselves with the put upon ruggles and boland on their cross country trip by car br br ruggles quickly gets to realize what a mistake it was to agree to travel with gracie at one point she manages to cause him to fall off a cliff and from a branch he is relatively helpless when she insists on 1 photographing him on his perch and 2 his grammar the presence of george and dog ran tang tang is it's name does not make travel arrangements easier for charlie and mary br br fields has some choice moments when he insists on shouting at the quartet he says he's allowed to do so he's the sheriff he also explains during a pool game the improbable story of how he got his undeserved honest john you have to listen carefully to the tale as it is interrupted with his attempts to play pool a few times once getting accidentally by a ball but it does show that there were items that even fields would have had no reason to steal br br oh in the summary line i mentioned a forgotten actor named bradley page he was the man who is responsible for the trouble that charley ruggles is suspected of bradley has to have a reason to leave town in order to catch up with the ruggles and boland so he his girl friend he tells her to call back his job and say that he has to leave town because somebody has died there is a pause as he apparently hears a question shot back by the girlfriend anybody he says clearly annoyed although the bulk of the humor in the film is carried by the of performers mr page happened to have the most amusingly unexpected line in the film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7860416173934937 Review: michelle pfeiffer stars as a mob widow who seeks a normal life but has her hands full with the new boss and an undercover agent a lighthearted demme film with some good laughs and pfeiffer in a comical role that she has fun with on a scale of one to ten 8 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9857271313667297 Review: nicely done evil little comedy the fbi against organized crime with a nice lady caught in the middle the actress who played the jealous wife of the mob boss the almost stole the show with her raging tantrums 3 stars Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8841440677642822 Review: strange but acceptable mob comedy that has an undercover fbi agent matthew modine flirting with a concerned widow michelle to tie two murders on a elusive mob boss dean stockwell br br the movie shows that it doesn't have to go over the top just to be funny and director jonathan demme the silence of the lambs philadelphia keeps the movie from looking like it being was restrained that's good and it avoids being too Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7500372529029846 Review: i'm surprised with the amount of negative reviews on this film if you don't like this movie for what it is a silly over the top mob story then you are simply reading too much into it this film is a classic tale of a mob wife trying to escape the life and the troubles that follow her michelle pfeiffer is 80's who is an uncertain uncomfortable mob wife while matthew modine is an anal like mob tracking cop who falls for her the plot is mostly predictable and cutesy and mercedes steals the show as the queen of mob wives if you aren't looking for something too dynamic and complex this movie is absolutely entertaining and an 80's cult classic you won't be able to stop watching if you start Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8959566354751587 Review: married to the mob was one of the first vhs tapes that i had along with coming to america and grease i still have fond memories of this film after all these years hell i still have the vhs of this film in good condition br br the story undercover cop mike downey matthew modine is sent to spy on angela de marco michelle pfeiffer the wife of the slain mafia member frank de marco alec baldwin he later falls in love with her after he realizes that she is innocent in all this angela not only has to deal with the unwanted advances of mob boss tony the tiger russo dean stockwell she also has to deal with his jealous wife connie russo mercedes br br married to the mob is funny and still keeps your interest when its not trying to be funny i like the little jabs it takes at mafia life the jealous mafia wife the mob boss that doesn't realize that he is not a chick etc and you like the characters of angela de marco and mike downey it was the last of the funny phase of demme before he got serious and gave you gems like philadelphia and silence of the lambs best thriller of all time if you're in the mood for comedy married to the mob is a keeper its better than the rubbish that passes for comedy nowadays epic movie date movie meet the spartans disaster movie etc Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8681408762931824 Review: the only problem with married to the mob is that it is not funny it dresses up exactly like a romantic comedy but almost nothing that happens is funny but if you can look at it as a film where almost nothing funny happens then you'll have a really good time it's a glitzy mob film too as per the title extremely glitzy but the director jonathan demme is one of the few prevailing cult directors who fully and completely embraced the 1980s in his work from that decade rather than understandably pretending it was still the 1970s br br the opening credits combine 1980s animation italian and mise en scene on top of each other at once from there despite it feels about right the lighting by frequent cinematographer tak fujimoto and soundtrack rife with widely varying pop and alternative are gaudy and that is indeed controlled and nuanced as part of the atmosphere demme is good at colorful instant characterizations in his visual and sometimes seemingly composition of a fun mix of styles a plot that could've gone any which way where a smooth fbi agent played by a very bland matthew modine trying to infiltrate a mafia family sees a chance when a gun moll played with come allure by michelle pfeiffer tries to leave the criminal lifestyle after her trigger man husband in just what you would hope for in an alec baldwin performance is br br the way it goes works for awhile because demme seems to have a firm hand on the wheel he knows the significance of showing us the very subjective and relatable life at home scenes with pfeiffer as well as her cares and as a morally conflicted mom although her relationship with son joey is taken a bit for granted what son is listening to party mom when dad's boss played with dean trademark and by far the scene stealing stand out of the cast is giving him such awesome gifts on the whole though on are easily viewed as a novel take on a fun crime thriller tale br br ultimately though we find we've been going the wrong way because inevitably modine and pfeiffer have to fall in love that's not inherently bad and every here and there it actually feels bearable but as a romantic subplot it is not handled interestingly or well hardly at all because it across various clichés which fulfill the initial expectation of a cheesy 1980s date flick and for that audience i think it has just the right impact but for someone who has found themselves genuinely interested in the story and the aesthetic approach it is a let down into state of tedium br br so it's a decent movie with huge missteps at certain points but as a date movie or a nostalgic piece for those who grew up in the '80s perhaps saw a lot of date movies in the '80s the entertainment value is not as likely to except for said in true laughs there maybe a few and it's very broadly tongue in cheek but i wouldn't leave the comedy aisle with the high hopes with which i'd have initially entered whatever the case anyway there are additional joys in bit roles by great character actors who have by now begun to fade like nancy travis joan cusack and oliver Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8852902054786682 Review: i just wanted to write a quick response to all those people who give this film a bad review because they think it isn't funny or that it's boring br br here's the trick the film is not meant to be just a comedy it's got some depth to it like many demme films it deals with people living in some of the odd corners of our society who are trying to work out how to put together a fulfilling life for themselves br br unfortunately the movie and home video industries don't deal well with subtlety and drop this in the comedy bin it is funny but a lot of the humor is off beat however the heart of the movie is not about the humor but about the people in it br br it may not be one of the greatest films in the world but it is solid and entertaining br br and the cast is one of those that shows why casting is an art unto itself michelle is great and this may be the film that showed she had some acting chops to add to her beauty mercedes is a big hoot and gets to chew the scenery in the way only she can in a role which requires it throw in oliver joan cusack in smaller roles and the talented dean stockwell and even chris and you've got a great cast throughout which here as usual makes a great difference br br matthew modine is fun but more important he's a major hottie in this movie hot cute and sexy br br sit back expect the unexpected and let the movie take you where it wants to go and you should have a great time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980441689491272 Review: if you're looking for a not so serious mob movie with a female as the lead you're in the right place has acted much better than this you can see she has matured beyond this picture br br when i first picked this movie up i expected pfeiffer was poorly miscast however she plays her mob wife role to the hilt not a bad performance from baldwin either br br if you don't pay attention to the hair you might enjoy this movie but don't take it too seriously Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.07036532461643219 Review: the interaction between portman and sarandon was quite interesting and i was really sold on the mother daughter relationship it is a family story that isn't down by and special effects a story of how it really is i couldn't help but give of a sigh at the end of this movie for alas it is a well told bittersweet tale of growing up and relating with family and friends the acting was quite exquisite and i hope we'll be seeing both portman and sarandon in familiar roles down the road Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9400297403335571 Review: michelle pfeiffer is ideally cast as the frustrated mob widow in this colourful black comedy matthew modine plays a clumsy fbi agent who has taken a fancy to her dean stockwell steals the show as the big shot who keeps on pfeiffer mercedes is dynamic as his jealous wife it's all very eighties but that just adds to the fun a nice little flick though not for every taste Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6399568319320679 Review: i'm not a fan of this brand of comedy stereotyped characters over acting their way through a cops and robbers farce but there are enough likable characters to sustain interest michelle pfeiffer is adorable but the person really carrying the film is dean stockwell who steals every scene as the head mobster named tony no less br br performance is the reason i'm writing this review and the only reason i'd recommend it in fact you'll be tickled by his screen time he's plays the mob boss perfectly with comedic touches in the right places managing to avoid becoming an overbearing cliche in fact a complete delight to watch a master of the take ' and a real in those classy suits and br br says a good film to watch while laundry or eating Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6019971966743469 Review: what happened to ava gardner in the 1940s and marilyn monroe in the '50s also seemed to take place for modern day actress michelle pfeiffer in the '80s her remarkable good looks got in the way of her being taken seriously as an accomplished superbly talented actress anyone looking for of dramatic abilities need look no further than her work in frankie and johnny or love field a personal favorite of mine those looking to see what a splendid comedic actress she can be when given the right part should check out married to the mob in this one she plays angela the widow of a recently mob hit man who moves from her tacky long island home to start a new life for herself and her son while being pursued by mob boss dean stockwell and fbi man matthew modine while this movie has lots going for it a very amusing script offbeat characters sudden sharp turns to unexpected violence as in director jonathan previous effort something wild and hilarious yet menacing performances by stockwell and mercedes as his jealous wife from hell michelle steals the show easily notice how perfectly she nails long island italian accent and the many fine mannerisms that she brings to the role to really flesh out this spunky and surprisingly bright character once upon a time long ago oscars were handed out to actresses for comedic roles such as this one had this film been made 60 years ago michelle been a Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9441525936126709 Review: first don't be fooled by my family name my mother was full blooded italian so i really know italian families and i love mobster movies even the funny ones like this br br for those people who have bad this film you know who you are you should have your movie taken from you because you don't know what good is this is a damn funny and well styled film the fact that almost nobody is italian in it is part of the joke so far as i can see and what red blooded straight male could complain about spending an hour and something with the likes of michelle lease when i saw this film it won me over with the opening song by rosemary clooney who was as irish as one can get but her pronunciation of the italian words in is flawless and sets the tone of what is to follow perfectly hell i even bought the record the next day because of it just the look of every garish thing in the apartment that i have personally seen in my relatives houses though not in the same place which i found hysterical sold it for me br br this movie is like goodfellas on laughing gas i just wonder why there are no burger worlds and what happened to the food these guys were supposed to get my guess is the crew ate it the fries are the shakes are my mouth is watering almost as much as it is thinking of the gorgeous ms and i never trusted clowns anyway and the three best things about this film are mercedes achingly funny mob wife dean stockwell as her philandering husband tony the tiger and last but definitely not least the great mugging by oliver who should get more comic roles and note to myself find out where that black chick went ouch why does she work so this picture is right alongside the great mob movies as it should be Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.888910174369812 Review: michelle pfeiffer and matthew modine are a joy to watch in this screwball comedy alec baldwin who was an up and coming star when the film was made is a hoot dean stockwell in a of john is hysterical but mercedes as the paranoid and over the top connie steals the movie br br jonathan demme previously known for wacky comedies like something wild and melvin and howard proves once again that he is a genius i was not surprised at all when he went on to win the oscar for directing silence of the lambs the performances he evokes from his actors in married are inspired and the audience is taken along for a wild and ride br br one of the cutest most endearing films of the 80's it stands head and shoulders above many of the satires of its era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9806817770004272 Review: this is a fun movie with subtle intention its off beat comedy is hilarious to me unfunny to my friends the soundtrack is perfect br br i own this on vhs and i have watched it many many times because it's simply a fun and funny love story with great performances by all the principals though using joan cusack solely as a perch for big hair was a waste of her talent i know i know she was still young br br on a sad note i decided to check out the dvd last night instead of watching my vhs tape and was shocked to find many crucial scenes cut and on the copy i watched there was no special feature of deleted scenes it was as if the deleted scenes never existed i am so glad i bought the used vhs at a flea market br br it is clear there was a great deal of choreography in this which is another reason i love it so much it takes great skill talent and genius to move around the scenes like mercedes dean stockwell and matthew modine do from scene to scene note the scene when the grocery the rolling on the floor during the shoot out in miami the chicken debacle the foot the hair washing there is a very theatrical feel to this film which may be the turn off for so many whose poor reviews follow i know some viewers who don't quite understand this style mistake the and over the top performances for poor acting and worse direction not so jonathan demme does a great job bringing to life the entire company and their respective roles br br the opening credits and first scene rank among my all time favorites as well another favorite opening credits first scene fly away home br br too bad matthew modine so skipped out of the public eye i really like him and found his casting perfect in the role of mike smith actually this film is well cast from soup to nuts everyone is believable and true to his role as for the question of expecting audience to accept pfeiffer and stockwell as italians why not i thought they pulled it off perfectly well br br charming fun exciting what is there not to like if you want a little fun watch this quirky colorful adventure mob love story if you are looking to learn more about organized crime and families tune to hbo's the sopranos Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9852752685546875 Review: this is a romantic comedy so it's really a fairy tale but an unconventional one cinderella rather than living in the ashes lives in an castle in the suburbs with a good looking husband who's no prince she does find her prince but he's not that handsome instead of a castle at least initially she gets a tiny walk up in manhattan br br stockwell and lead a cast of fully realized if a little over the top characters br br demme reaches the highest level of movie making in my mind he creates a world i want to move into a manhattan neighborhood and street life with life and community br br i wish imdb linked to other comments i'd like to know what other movies the people who panned this one hate i am always looking for a lot of laughs and for nice places in which to live at least for an hour or so Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8636131882667542 Review: time does extraordinary things it's the ultimate judge time has granted married to the mob an extra doses of freshness there aren't any dead moments or cheap shots it's more of a delight now than it ever was michelle pfeiffer creates a mafia widow that it's as far away from a caricature as anything she's ever done a true original creation touching or hinting at the stereotype just to guide us through but her angela is quite unique the legendary dean stockwell presents us with a a mafia boss that it's just as real as he is hilarious and matthew modine why did i think back then that he didn't have any chemistry with pfeiffer i was wrong they are wonderful together they reminded me this time to the barbara stanwyck fred macmurray of remember the night i'm writing this comment now to entice you to visit or revisit this jonathan demme gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9532954096794128 Review: it was a very well written movie and the actors had a very exquisite way of portraying all the character but as the movie came to an end i felt as if there was more but they forgot to put it on the dvd maybe they are planning on making a sequel well even if they don't it's a good movie and a good rental but even a better purchase Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7890990376472473 Review: this movie just felt very true to life i liked the ending which seemed to resolve naturally without any big moments but with a lot of little moments coming together you could tell it is an honest love story it doesn't matter what the of the main characters are it still a story about love and understanding br br there were a lot of scenes that involved the family the setting is during what for some people is a very stressful time namely the holidays christmas to be precise br br like most good films this one addresses issues of love fitting in expectations and can't be overcome in the end alexandra and casey make a choice for each other knowing that love is difficult and about giving well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9747155904769897 Review: well i have not much to say about this film except that it was a truly wonderful film natalie portman is absolutely fantastic as the daughter in this lovely mother daughter relationship film br br beautiful film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8447796702384949 Review: treading water is a very beautiful movie i would put it straight under the wonderful short movie bella from fiona mackenzie it's not only about coming out but also about tolerance and acceptance in general i am looking forward to seeing more of laurel work in the future the actors angie and nina are quite good the main characters relationship could have been a bit as we understand there is a very strong bond between them but maybe this could have been explained a bit i am surprised that angie doesn't appear much in other movies a great first step as a director for laurel i am sure there's more to see from her skills Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8931233882904053 Review: lauren debut movie is well directed with a nice polished feel to it there's a strong storyline going on with a meaningful point to it all even if at the end nothing is resolved hence the name treading water the storyline revolves around a lesbian couple and their battle with ones mother for acceptance 7 5 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9391136169433594 Review: the was the most underrated film of the decade despite my best efforts at home it is still seen as a bad movie i say to hell with everyone on this every one doesn't understand that it is in part a comedy with a dramatic twist at the end danny aiello plays a burnt out director with perfection and conveys a sad depressed man the scene when he is trying to record a last message is quite good the interludes of stones movie are absolutely funny this is harry stone and today i become a man in all a fine and sadly misunderstood movie plus a great cameo by little richard hilarious i hope that more people see this movie because people is not enough for a consensus br br silence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9311261773109436 Review: this is a great off the wall romantic comedy about love work pandering to the public taste and crises the main character is a talented movie director who decides to make a silly pg 13 movie to get himself out of with the irs it has an excellent cast a wide range of humor from deadpan to slapstick and fine writing it's also a wry send up of the movie industry the includes several excellent cuts between reality and the movie that's being made and in some places the film departs from strict realism the result is a multi dimensional masterpiece of wry humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9718467593193054 Review: i liked this show from the first episode i saw which was the in blue episode for those that don't know what that is the going insane and becoming 10 best visuals and special effects i've seen on a television series nothing like it anywhere Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8442986011505127 Review: i have watched farscape from first episode to now and i will continue to watch it the setting and the characters are amazing and the plots are great the show really keeps me on the edge of my seat and when the show goes off after an hour i keep hoping it will be another hour Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9337646961212158 Review: great characters great acting great dialogue incredible plot twists in plain language one of the best shows i've ever seen in my life do yourself a favor and watch this show you won't regret it this show re writes the book on sci fi Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9550389051437378 Review: is truly one of those shows that just has it all great acting great cast great writing sets chemistry muppets it's got it all and then some except a home this fantastic series it's seem has it all except and ending seem to think this is a series that is consecutive single set shows when anyone who watches know this is an ongoing one epic love story that has an end that must been seen if you have never watched farscape do a favor and check it out on dvd when the season 1 will be released in october and season 2 is the best there is watch the reruns on the scifi channel to catch up and then the new season starts in january through march when most shows are going in to and be sure to watch if all goes well we will get our ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9704700112342834 Review: farscape totally rules in my opinion it's very close to babylon five although there are only 7 main characters in the series spaceship included the humour is excellent and the writers manage to keep the show interesting though pretty much everything happens on the ship br br what i really love and appreciate in is that they don't use cgi for the alien characters or if they do it's they use those lovable crappy rubber puppets very similar to the ones used in the original star wars br br farscape is something you definitely want to look into if you already haven't Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9316375255584717 Review: growing up in the late 60s and 70s i could not help but become a fan of science fiction with america's space program in top gear sci fi books movies tv shows and comic books fueled my imagination and opened my mind to the possibilities that exist in the universe farscape is so unlike any other sci fi show yet it has all the ingredients that made shows like star trek battlestar x files and deep space nine personal favorites one of the criticisms of farscape is that the casual viewer can't just jump in and watch one episode and understand what is going on there have been other very successful shows that used multiple episode story arcs and complicated characters this for me is one of the charms of the show i don't need or want to have the story all tied up neatly at the end of every episode like the various incarnations of star trek have done all in all farscape has wonderful and funny characters and a running storyline that says that although humans may be the least evolved or advanced intelligent species in the universe they still have unique qualities and abilities br br unfortunately the people at the sci fi channel have canceled 5th season they have stated that the cancellation was based on ratings yet just a few years ago it was their top rated original series and a critical favorite it's a shame that all of the artists who help create this show will be unable to continue their labor of love because of the problems of the very channel company that made it all possible in the first place br br hey don't take my word for it watch the show watch the re runs and make up your own mind help save farscape Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9010143876075745 Review: this film was a new direction for natalie portman a much more adult role though she comes to it from the traces of a child in the movie itself ann portman and susan sarandon who plays her newly divorced mother adele travel from a small town in the middle of nowhere to beverly hills there these tortured souls try to come to terms with their new life and their new relationship as character grows up unknowingly at first to adele she grows up and becomes a better mother for it br br ann sees her mother telling her she wants to be an actress or so she thinks adele uses that every time there are problems in their lives we see their struggle as mother and daughter come to terms between themselves and with being alone having left their old lives behind br br the acting is top notch from both of them they seemingly become mother and daughter before your eyes you can almost feel there is a bond there beyond the actual movie br br though this movie really doesn't take us to any new ground in these types of films the fact that the acting is well done and the story isn't too flawed let's me recommend it br br i will say however it will probably go away soon i don't believe it can have the staying power needed for a huge christmas season of movies starting in a week or so see it now before this happens if you like either of these actresses Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8445663452148438 Review: farscape is the best sci fi show period for one main reason everything the show attempts it does very well from a technical aspect the music is original and perfectly fitted to the show the special effects are abundance and higher quality then almost any thing else that you will see on your tv the acting is also great too many shows nowadays use only the american market of actors for their shows remember the first time you saw the matrix and you said wow where did that agent smith come from its the same feeling that you get watching claudia black anthony virginia hey and especially wayne these aussies are great and it comes through in this great show br br the plot is second to none the next closest thing i can think of is babylon 5 during the shadow wars episodes but this tops even that its a real treat getting to watch all the episodes again the intricacies of the interpersonal relationships of the characters are well scripted and performed the overall plot is both original and thoroughly entertaining i am always for the next show br br the comedic episodes are funny the drama episodes are touching and the action sequences are tense the beginning of the second season had some great comedic episodes which had me laughing aloud something that rarely happens while watching television that is not south park or seinfeld the drama is even harder whether crichton is meeting his mother or the characters face mortality all is done with heart and intensity lastly it goes without saying that the action is tops this is sci fi br br if you are a fan of science fiction in the slightest if you enjoy good television at all if you like good plot you owe it to yourself to watch farscape br br oh and ben owns Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.951392650604248 Review: an astronaut gets lost in deep space and finds himself traveling through unknown territory on board of a living spaceship accompanied by a group of alien outlaws this incredible plotted and enjoyable tv installment comes along as a positive birth fantasy the individual characters in conflict at the beginning of the series have to learn to get along with each other and evolve into a powerful group at last most of the action takes place inside the of the living space ship who even gets pregnant and gives birth to another ship while science fiction stories are usually interested in negative birth fantasies watch the movies for example especially the fourth part this comes as a surprise also enjoyable is the absence of military hierarchy on board of the ship and the positive attitude towards sex and the human and alien body one of the female characters who is actually a plant experiences while being exposed to sunlight the crew even has to go to the toilet wouldn't that be impossible in 'star Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8441281318664551 Review: having just borrowing the series one dvd collection from my somewhat obsessive brother i was expecting to get through the first couple of episodes and handing it back i have just found myself yelling at the screen for ending the first season on a cliff hanger a mere week later and i've watched the entire season where i found the time for this i have no idea br br this show is great it doesn't take itself too seriously it has likeable characters who are well acted and the special effects ignoring the odd tacky puppet here and there are special enough to give it that polished feel at first i didn't realise it was filmed mostly here and it seemed odd to hear so many aussie accents on a sci fi show it was most amusing for the main character john to land back in sydney midway through the first season br br i believe this show's biggest strength is the vision that the creators of the show obviously had they have gradually introduced new aspects of the characters that have explain previous actions and the continue to john's conversations with slang in an amusing and way on top of that having watched the entire voyager and next gen series i see little plot rip off so it has managed to maintain a sense of originality throughout the entire first season i hope the rest of it is as good br br farscape is not like any other sci fi that i've enjoyed in the past i heard that the fourth season wasn't as good as the first three and i am now quite annoyed that they cancelled it before the 5th i hope that they revive this show with the same actors in either a movie or another series it would be a shame to leave so many plot lines unfinished as i imagine that with a show that's had so much thought put into it to have it axed without adequate warning will leave me feeling robbed br br gotta go now heading back to my brother's place to the 2nd season br br v Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9393857717514038 Review: one of the greatest crimes made against sci fi television was the cancellation of farscape one of the most well written well acted and over all best shows ever to grace the it set new standards for sci fi television once the highest rated critically show of the sci fi channel it defies as to why shows like buffy tremors the series and even stargate sg 1 have lasted as long as they have yes even buffy but i'll save my buffy bashing for another time farscape was poorly treated by the sci fi channel continually tossed around in reruns rarely shown and never really advertised but while the show has been cancelled all those involved in the production of the show want to bring the show back even henson company ceo brian henson there is also an extensive fan based movement to bring the show back overall things are looking far from dark and hopefully fans will get their season 5 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8619439005851746 Review: the other reviewers are way off as to why the farscape show has been temporarily put to rest it has nothing to do with the quality of the shows in fact the exact opposite is true they kept getting better and better i have seen every episode and when you simply watch them in order you really become in awe how much cooler it gets as they move on and on and the subplots are really very interesting and gave it more vibe not less before it was sort of chaotic slow and rather aimless they spent like the first two seasons running from this foe type but in the second two they were actually trying to do something also i have never seen such a great fun blend of sexy gals and attitudes in sci fi the blue girl was cool but not they literally got to the point where the gals were running around in leather and high heels blasting aliens now tell me what could be cooler than that br br the real reason farscape went off for a bit is because it was too much and that is a good thing for the fans because the show watched end to end is really like a 60 hour long epic movie with all the of the blockbuster stuff ok ok they do use similar sets a lot but the cg is great and the gals are br br blah blah the real reason is because tv shows are about profit it is a business and the sci fi channel or whoever was not getting as big a return on this expensive farscape show as they could with junk shows like was actually cool until they got rid of the hot german girl and replaced her with this bizarre fat oddity br br anyway yes remember this farscape kept getting better and better until it was really like a little real movie each week then the networks decided people will watch any old piece of we shove on the air as long as it is the only sci fi thing on at that hour so why are we spending all this money on farscape let's shove cheesy low budget down people's throats and call it a series' because it's like all we play every darn night lol br br that's the way it goes also i gotta tell ya that claudia black is a really cool actress after she got her got the eyes she was looking really cool one of those dynamic types like judy davis and sometimes hot looking sometimes ugly like a roller coaster ride i'd par claudia black with lucy lawless in style and substance both very fun to watch not just and yeah you may say the pregnancy thing was cheesy but how many sci fi shows have a believable and deep romantic subplot that actually goes somewhere and progresses it was legitimately cool as a romance story the actors on the show are great it really is a shame the show is in limbo for now but i hope it comes back in more episodes soon and movies as well because i will buy them d Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9674302339553833 Review: i have to tell you i've been a fan of star trek tng since i was a kid br br well sometime ago i gave a friend of mine some ds9 episodes and i asked him br br hey man what are you watching lately because i'm done watching all tng episodes he said well i got these episodes of farscape i said ok let me try it i was pretty sure at that time that i wont like it because i was just watching tng and found it great br br i had 3 episodes viewed those but the show didn't impressed me very much i found it childish initially and i thought its just another tv show nice adventures but regular music was a little bit different neat special effects though and i had the vague impression that the actors didn't fully get into the characters skin br br i watched another 3 episodes thinking that 3 were not enough to decide i like or not since then the show started to get me i got a good grasp of the action and wanted to see what happened next to the poor crichton the rest is history br br i think i mostly like the freedom of the characters in the context of the action unlike star trek where everybody slept when they were supposed to do and way too much high tech bullshit br br the show got better with each episode very interesting story line what can i say this movie its like poetry br br i highly recommend it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5050381422042847 Review: this series is vastly underrated like many others i came upon farscape after the series had been cancelled bought season 1 and was surprised to find a smartly written drama infused with a balanced mix of suspense romance wit and of course sci fi right off the bat it got a 10 for being the first series or movie to satisfy us how our hero and every alien with whom he comes in contact speaks english okay a few others have the issue but farscape did it the best the point is the writers pay close attention to detail to make the show as believable as possible br br with so much bad programming out there it's a shame that balanced entertaining series such as farscape don't get enough exposure and recognition to stay in production while we enjoy the four seasons and thankfully the four hour miniseries maybe we can make enough noise to convince the producers to continue the show Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8295592665672302 Review: farscape is the one sci fi show which the interest in science fiction in me br br but farscape is so much more then plain and simple sci fi comedy drama and much more the acting is very good luckily farscape survived also it's cancellation and showed with wars that it is not dead yet i hope there is a future for farscape in my opinion it is also not problematic that some of the characters in the show are muppets you have to look behind that and you will see what a beauty farscape is br br farscape set a new standard in television and i think it will be truly hard for new shows to prove that they can be equal or better than farscape i love this show br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9678725004196167 Review: when i first saw the premiere episode of farscape i had no idea what to expect i was immensely impressed and satisfied with premiere subsequent re watches however have made numerous flaws apparent to me that i missed initially premiere is not a great farscape episode but it deserves credit for successfully and efficiently setting up the plot and giving the basic back stories to many of the regular characters br br the episode begins with john crichton ben an astronaut and scientist preparing to launch into space in the farscape a small space ship perfected by crichton and his friend crichton has a revealing conversation with his father jack crichton and then begins his test flight in space of course everything goes wrong and crichton is shot through a and winds up in a distant part of the galaxy br br after exiting the is pulled on board a living space ship from here the characters and story line for the farscape series are introduced in an entertaining albeit rushed manner br br the regular characters are properly introduced during the first half of the episode of course there is crichton played well by ben he offers a the audience a sympathetic character to identify with he's lost and has no idea how to do much of anything in premiere crichton has to choose between joining the prisoners or the he knows nothing at all about either side but in helping a captured pilot it becomes clear that he intends to help the he probably would not have ended up with the prisoners if it hadn't been for a captain declaring crichton to be the murderer of his brother this puts crichton in an interesting situation he's stuck with bizarre violent escaped prisoners in a far off galaxy about which he knows nothing at all total lack of knowledge of the world makes him a particularly interesting protagonist during first season br br the supporting cast is just as compelling there's a blue and former prisoner she's peaceful and reasonable as opposed to fellow prisoner ka a powerful and hard headed warrior virginia hey is totally covered in blue makeup allowing her character of to appear cool and convincing mega makeup in contrast is below par he looks kind of silly with his giant tentacles and strange nose and there is something peculiar about his eyes they look as if they have had some sort of allergic reaction to his makeup farscape would give some improvements to his makeup in season 1 but the overall costume would for me at least remain as a problem until season 2 br br the puppet digital characters of and pilot are to put it simply excellent is a tiny who floats around on some sort of in premiere he is given some good dialogue but not much else pilot nearly steals the show as the liaison between the living ship and passengers even in the first episode pilot gives off the appearance of being a real living alien he never once in the show seems to be a giant expensive machine br br the characters introduced are quite interesting as well the are made up of a race called who look just like humans the chief antagonist is introduced in premiere as who believes that crichton killed his brother in reality brother's death was merely an accident resulting from an accidental collision with ship sun a pilot who crichton helps escape tries to explain that the death was an accident but just claims that she is contaminated and refused to change his mind obsession for revenge warranted or not it should be clear to that crichton isn't responsible is mysterious in premiere but would be explained later in the season herself provides an extremely interesting character by being forced to leave the she changes her whole way of life and is in that regard in a similar though less severe situation as crichton br br the actual episode as mentioned earlier feels somewhat rushed and clunky so much happens that not enough time is spent on anything also for now looks kind of silly running around in his mediocre costume trying to appear menacing still premiere is solid entertainment the special effects such as in the sequences are impressive most of the costumes and the sets on board are original despite its flaws premiere is a must see for farscape fans 3 4 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17282994091510773 Review: watching this series will probably make you feel like how our parents felt when watching star trek for the first time br br this series has it all the kind of stories that makes you forget how to blink the kind of characters that makes you want to jump into the tv to join the action and the kind of atmosphere that makes your hair in awe and endless admiration br br in short we start out with john an astronaut who gets shot into a and ends up with a gang of prisoners on the run from the in black ironically known as br br other colorful characters consists of big dude with a short temper and a sword laser rifle sun former and a d in who's a plant no really she is she's also a priest but with a mean streak there's also an fat lazy bastard who farts and generally does more harm than good br br later in the series we meet the most sexy alien that has ever been on television namely a young and seemingly horny she is played by gigi which is a name you should remember br br one of the many things i love about these series is that since john ended up in this part of the galaxy by mistake he keeps giving references to real life namely when john is having a bit of difficulty accepting the fact that he will be frozen as a statue for 80 years one of his many complaint is that when he returns buffy the vampire slayer will be dead br br so all the other series get your together and spend an on one of these episodes i can assure you sci fi as you know it will change forever br br this series has it all it's sexy it's it's it's farscape Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870702028274536 Review: susan sarandon and natalie portman play adele and ann august a single mother who's the working definition of the word dreamer and her solemn daughter adele wanting to make a fresh start in a big city moves them from wisconsin to california br br decent if not exceptional or particularly memorable with some serious and sad moments it pushes some emotional buttons that's for sure best thing it offers is a solid cast and sarandon and portman are quite good in the leads even if their characters are one dimensional at times br br could be better could be worse br br i gave this one seven out of ten Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7472237944602966 Review: i must admit at first i was worried about farscape the opening segment was not very strong and i began to worry about what was to come however once it set in to familiar henson territory with the wry sense of humor the unique and enduring characters and the compelling story combined to create an excellent piece of science fiction the story follows john crichton played by ben a scientist who has developed a spaceship and theory that rely on however during the first test his craft encounters an unknown magnetic field and he is propelled into an unknown galaxy where he finds himself in the middle of a struggle between escaping prisoners on the starship and the human he is quite literally drawn into the prisoners ship and after many twists and turns finds himself united with the prisoners ka a warrior a a ruler and sun a who has reluctantly joined the crew with excellent special effects moderate make up and puppets and robots that exceed the henson standard of perfection as well as a very well written story and character driven plot farscape looks to be a fantastically original creative and clever science fiction series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.966174840927124 Review: i'll admit that the first time i managed to catch sci sci fi prime was last week but despite the fact that i was a huge fan coming into the experience farscape is now easily my favorite of the four shows br br unlike most modern sci fi shows including regrettably the two new star trek series this show manages to be fun without coming across as fodder for mst3k Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8678010702133179 Review: having watched the show for about four weeks which is enough to get a feel for the show i think it shows potential whilst much is borrowed from other shows what sci fi doesn't these days and the characters are stereotyped i like what they are doing with the stories there is some continuity with plot development and character interaction relationship building despite the essentially nature of each episode there have been some science related topics explored as well as character secret weakness revelations these have also added some comedy to the show something i would gladly see more of in serious sci fi in all this makes for good balance such that can appeal to larger groups of people unlike the star trek vs babylon 5 debates i've been numerous participant and witness to the visual aspects of the show are more than adequate and well budgeted for a first season the acting is acceptable and i am curious to see how well the actors manage to grow their characters out of their scripted stereotypes i see enough positives and potential to remain interested in seeing where the show wants to go Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9062067270278931 Review: not since j michael babylon 5 has a television show captured the wonderful art of applying a story arc to a television show this is easily the best thing on tv right now the characters are likable and one can easily get attached to them and care for their well being the are the type you love to hate and leave you wondering what they're up to next and brian puppet work is the most innovative out there kudos to rockne s for a job well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9843475818634033 Review: after 2 years of using this site for movie reviews i finally registered with imdb just so i could give farscape a 10 the show's writers cast and crew have proven themselves the masters of the science fiction genre even those who do not normally appreciate sci fi should be encouraged to give this exceptional series a chance br br virtues are simply too numerous to list but one of them stands out above all the quality of the writing is amazing i haven't heard dialogue this good since 7 in fact farscape feels a lot like a 7 with good special effects and a bit more romance br br everyone enjoy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876328706741333 Review: i remember ignoring the tv series when it first debuted because of its with the jim muppets however recently a friend let me borrow his farscape dvds and i am just now realizing what a terrible mistake that was br br as with any tv series there are episodes that shine and those that don't i ride the adrenaline and emotional rush during the great episodes and suffer through the lackluster ones however i endure regardless because of the core storyline that ties all the episodes together what i'm talking about is the growth of the main characters and their love for each other let me warn you it is something that is absolutely irresistible to watch i cannot recall any other tv series babylon 5 buffy angel etc that smartly and intelligently put together such a heartbreaking at times and suspenseful ride br br i think that at the end of the fourth season things were finally becoming tightly focused and i am shocked at the decision to cancel the series i wait anxiously for the release of the miniseries and invite others to discover this incredible gem Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933579564094543 Review: i happen to love this show its a refreshing take on some older sci fi feels and styles they aren't afraid to shoot and when they do people tend to die far too many show's are afraid of this and end up just pointing the guns and then having it be a farscape also comes complete with a large amount of heartwarming characters they all grow on you till the point where it confuses you to hear them discuss taking some of the ones out of their to make the mini series from beginning to end farscape leaves you with a feeling of hope and as new and unexpected things happen and then people live and die surprising you every time worth a watch even if you don't have the time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9502066969871521 Review: i think that farscape is the best scifi since babylon 5 and is one of the best sci fi television series of all time ranking up there with dr who 7 red dwarf mst3k and the aforementioned i find the characters and races of farscape are much more interesting and imaginative than the typical humans with that are found in many series the effects are quite good and the stories engaging despite missing the bulk of season 2 and some of season 1 i find the character development very well done Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9447680711746216 Review: i heard about this series in 2001 which a friend of mine was recording off the television each week i never bothered to watch though i became acquainted with the series through the magazine which i looked at every now and then in i recently purchased series one on dvd and have become addicted to this fascinating and original series the characters at first seem unlikeable but it is amazing how fast they grow and develop into a united force as they begin to care for one another it becomes easy to care what happens to them bearing in mind that this is only a tv series and they are fictional br br however it isn't the pc world of star trek and so whilst every character shows a good trait they each have their own flaws and demons that they must deal with story lines mixed in with an overall multiple story arc make this one of the most complex and rewarding television experiences i have ever had the pleasure of viewing i absolutely enjoy watching each of the characters interact with one another br br this strange new world we are introduced to is brilliantly portrayed through the eyes of astronaut john crichton and as he learns and to being on the other side of the galaxy strange alien creatures different cultures being hunted by a character that wants him dead and being treated as inferior by his comrades we can easily relate to what he must be feeling as he becomes used to his surroundings so do the viewers and his compassionate strong willed and brave character is a joy to watch br br i have watched only seven episodes of farscape season one and look forward to continuing through seasons two four and the mini series maybe one day we can all enjoy a season five highly recommended viewing and well worth setting time aside to watch buy and enjoy 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9954078793525696 Review: well how can i farscape without resorting to gushing ok here goes the scripts are fantastic with each episode offering so much entertainment drama humour and sheer the casting is perfect especially that of the blue lady played by virginia hey each character has a depth that just isn't there on the star trek series br br i think having an australian spin on the show makes this for me australia has been knocking out quality films for years and farscape is no exception br br i have only seen the first four episodes in uk order and they have a quality that makes each 45 minute show in the uk stand out more like a film than a weekly tv series br br the episode that really does it for me is 'i which turns the alien concept around where a living ship even the spacecraft has a great character is forced to land on a planet that has yet to make and is surprisingly earth like and crichton meets a radio telescope operator and he is the green man' to them gripping stuff br br in short the effects are great the scripts are top quality and the main characters not one of them really given any more importance than any other are interesting not always and well just excellent br br roll on the second season Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980146586894989 Review: wayne direction may be the ingredient which made this film much more impressive to me than slums of beverly hills which covers remarkably similar ground the interplay between susan sarandon and natalie portman is riveting real chemistry there this film succeeded in bringing me inside the dysfunctional life of these two women without dragging me down into depressed frustration susan character at all the nerves which a narcissistic parent is capable of touching in an insecure adolescent she amazingly manages to do this without coming across as insane or intentionally sadistic and natalie portman each attack on her character's ego with the resigned grace of an intelligent child by the smug cynicism of the natasha character in slums of beverly hills character is an adolescent with dignity under stress an unusual creature in modern films the film reaches a very satisfying resolution without trying too hard i highly recommend this film to the viewer who wants to be challenged and entertained Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9752160906791687 Review: this is perhaps the television series with the greatest potential of any series around the production values are in a class of their own the characters are rounded and interesting this is entertainment at its best some of the aliens are quite grotesque but there is an underlying humour which makes it unmissable i hope that this series goes on for many years and will have many spin offs science fiction has had its bad press some justified but this is truly a science fiction series and i thank henson for it top marks Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9627107381820679 Review: somehow i missed many of the early farscape episodes so i'm seeing them in all sorts of orders as they are repeated on various channels i first caught it entirely by accident whilst in a hotel room the first 10 seconds had me completely hooked this is what sf is all about br br the characters are strong and pilot the living ship is what should have been the plots vary in quality but none falls below excellent in my opinion and i have to mention what a gloriously irreverent character none of your smarmy sugar coated star trek aliens here this is the real deal cynical self serving and replete with disgusting personal habits is the creation of a genius br br last week the scifi channel showed out of their minds the body swapping episode a true classic i couldn't stop laughing from start to finish br br long may farscape grace our screens Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.859896719455719 Review: not many television shows appeal to quite as many different kinds of fans like farscape does i know youngsters and 30 40 years old fans both male and female in as many different countries as you can think of that just adore this t v miniseries it has elements that can be found in almost every other show on t v character driven drama that could be from an australian soap opera yet in the same episode it has science fact fiction that would give even the a run for his money in the stakes theory time travel in true form magnificent it embraces cultures from all over the map as the possibilities are endless having multiple stars and therefore thousands of planets to choose from br br with such a broad scope it would be expected that nothing would be able to keep up the illusion for long but here is where farscape really comes into it's own element it succeeds where all others have failed especially the likes of star trek a universe with practically zero element they ran out of ideas pretty quickly kept rehashing them over the course of 4 seasons they manage to keep the audience's attention using good continuity and constant character evolution with multiple threads to every episode with unique personal touches to camera that are specific to certain character groups within the whole this structure allows for an extremely large area of subject matter as loyalties are and broken in many ways on many many issues i happened to see the pilot premiere in passing and just had to keep tuning in after that to see if crichton would ever get the girl after seeing them all on television i was delighted to see them available on dvd i have to admit that it was the only thing that kept me sane whilst i had to do a 12 hour night shift and developed chronic insomnia farscape was the only thing to get me through those extremely long nights br br do yourself a favour watch the pilot and see what i mean br br farscape comet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8911082744598389 Review: i too remember seeing this film as a youngster at a local small theater that presented foreign films each week it was the daring adventure of it all that stayed in my memory ever since br br especially impressionable was the scene with noel as the old seaman paddy who drank too much saw or heard and died of fright in a cave i always kept track of career even decades later due to my seeing him then there's also a cusack as the leering james with designs on the lovely jean simmons shown as grown up br br would very much like to own a video of this haunting film and my memory of it where do i send my request Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9666122198104858 Review: i saw this movie as a child and i am longing to see it again has it survived i discount the 1980 version entirely as being fluff i am sure that there are many that don't feel it is necessary to preserve these films it is so unfortunate to discover a lost gem after it is gone young people today don't realize the quality and the impact on one's life a film seen in early youth can have in later life this film the blue lagoon had that effect on me how many of us have wished to find ourselves in a place removed of the fears and chaos of the modern world this was an idyllic story of a boy and girl on a tropical island there are troubles to be sure but in the end they fall in love and the have a baby life should be so simple and beautiful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979431688785553 Review: i saw this film as a kid about 30 years ago and i haven't forgotten it to this day i couldn't say whether it's a good picture but in those days i instantly fell in love with jean simmons the memories concentrate on the very erotic feel of the movie but i still remember the plot simmons was very young then and there is another film that gave me the same feeling david great expectations and again it was the young jean simmons it's a pity that blue lagoon is not available on video i'd like to correct my memories Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9540092349052429 Review: this movie appears to have been overlooked by everyone someone should bring it out on vhs and dvd it is an excellent film and far superior to the one with brooke shields which was terrible br br jean simmons deserves more credit than she is getting now days it would be nice if all her films were offered on vhs or dvd jean simmons was and still is a very good actress she certainly was a beauty in fact she is still a beauty she also has done extremely well on t v she is so much better than many of the actors today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9821157455444336 Review: for the record the 1949 version of the blue lagoon is not the original film as many have stated br br this story was filmed in great britain in just after the novel was written as much as i'd love to see the 1949 version i'd thoroughly enjoy an opportunity at seeing the true original release of this story on film br br granted the 1980 film with christopher atkins brooke shields and the two youngsters was filmed with beautiful cinematography the acting didn't seem all that great when i first viewed this film but after having viewed this a few times it becomes obvious that two children growing up on an island without adult guidance would indeed have a simplistic way of approaching life whether it be in their language appearance or daily activities br br although some have been fortunate enough to view the 1949 blue lagoon i cannot help but wonder if there is anyone living who can remember the release of this story to film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9614946246147156 Review: this may not be regarded as a review on any film but just a comment on a film i saw when i was a youngster i remember coming home of an evening all full of wonder at what i had seen i tried to my parents part of the story but they listened without understanding well what was so strange about two kids stranded on an island who fall in love and grow together and have a son as you must have guessed by now i'm referring to the blue lagoon 1949 which has kept me bewitched and bewildered through the years almost 50 and now wonder full of anxiety and disgust who or what has prevented the film from being available in cassette or dvd or whatever i've spent a lifetime chasing the opportunity to get hold of it one day and nobody knows anything about it what a waste indeed sorry if my english is not at all technical or scientific but my mother tongue is spanish i'm doing my best to make myself understood thank you my name is juan and i'm writing from in s america Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7155123353004456 Review: i think did her evil part very well she should have won an award anything that dunne is in is because dunne is a great actress and can pull anything off even a weak script therefore i would recommend it for this reason alone this movie may have been a little ahead of it's time the plot might be more acceptable these days br br during the golden age of hollywood movies were meant to entertain or teach mostly to make us feel good or cope with the times this plot seem to from that profile yet again i must say what ever irene dunne was in at least was good because she made things so believable the only other actress i can say made me think this way was maybe deborah kerr watch silver cord if you get the chance for the acting if nothing else Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5163353681564331 Review: a must see documentary this movie had so many things to consider while watching it it was a great documentary of a trial of a 15 year old black kid named butler he accused of killing a white tourist in florida it shows how the police took statements from the husband of the dead woman of the description of the man that killed his wife the husband seemed to want to change some things to merge with what the police said the young man was wearing the police little to investigate the crime lawyer patrick is meticulous in getting information to help his client he tells the viewers what he thinks and the strategy he will use on the police to show their incomplete investigation and beatings against his young client to get him to confess the camera goes with to where was questioned also takes pictures of the room and how the audio is he questions a policeman on the stand and ask what the heard say to one of the investigators and he challenges their own words investigates with ann each place the police should have gone and the things they should have done but did not the movie shows the as a loving christian family who have faith in their son's innocence and faith that god will set free they visit him in jail and pray with him there to encourage him there are scenes of group prayer for the lawyers the judge and everyone involved in this case i am a white and i was surprised to see how blacks in high police positions treat other blacks it was very disappointing to see black and white police stick together when they think they got their man police have a hard job and i believe most of them are honorable not like the ones in this movie i think this is a great movie for anyone involved in the system including judges police and lawyers and even potential to watch this movie and learn from it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9708163738250732 Review: who won the best actress oscar for 1933 it should have been laura hope for her magnificent portrayal of the most monstrous mother ever she truly is one of the great character actresses of all time she played the frivolous in camille 1936 and her best remembered role is aunt in gone with the wind br br irene dunne was the official star of the film but her scenes with laura hope were dynamite br br david joel is in when he is offered a job in new york his wife christine irene dunne can continue her studies at the centre their first stop in america is a visit to david's mother mrs to say that laura hope dominates every scene is an under statement from her first entrance in a frantic burst of effort to greet her big boy all attention is on her even sitting around the tea table when she forgets existence even forgetting how she takes her tea you know something is not quite right has been living there for a while br br frances dee is completely sweet and so right in her role as the adorable her performance in this film especially the scene where she has hysterics and the aftermath proves how under rated as an actress she was br br all the young cast are excellent eric linden is superb as robert the younger son who comes to the realization that his mother is horrible but can do nothing about escaping from his mother's spell joel at one point says painting roses on that's more your style there is a very subtle suggestion in the film of sexuality br br irene dunne is excellent in whatever film or genre she tried Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.952013373374939 Review: this story of the troubles caused by an over possessive overpowering domineering and unscrupulous mother laura hope crews for her two grown sons and their girls is a strong vehicle for stellar performances by irene dunn the new daughter in law joel the number one son eric linden the number two son and frances dee fiance of number two son here's the show of the pure tyranny of mother's jealousy and run amok as four good people find their owns lives damaged their plans changed and their own identities in jeopardy irene dunn is stellar in her role joel performance is open and clear and laura hope crews is masterful as the mother br br yet this reviewer finds frances performance the best of all hers is the first character in the story to show the strength of her inner feelings her portrayal in her heartbreak broken engagement scene is gut wrenching and even raw dee yanks the viewer around and drives you into her pain without even showing her face br br frances dee like laura hope crews has been too long overlooked and is now almost forgotten as the magnificent actress that she was no actress who started in film after wwii has had anything to speak of on frances dee br br if you're lucky enough to see the silver cord which was never released for tv you'll find this old fashioned drawing room drama to be an outstanding film that shows very well 74 years after its 1933 release because it is filled with superb performances Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9933499693870544 Review: i really felt the movie was ahead of its time the one potential daughter in law was such a strong career oriented woman she knew what she wanted and was but firm with the over bearing mother in law to be the mother's role was played extremely well you just loved to hate her her need to control her son's lives was evil if you've ever been in a relationship where you've been judged and found lacking and everybody involved knew it this may hit too close to home it's been years since i saw this movie and i remember thinking that this plot and dialog would work in a 50's or 60's movie it is difficult to watch because of the mother and dynamic but i would love to watch it again i keep hoping to find it on one of the old movie channels but so far no luck attempts to buy it were also futile i don't believe it's on tape or dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9308844208717346 Review: terrific acting by the 5 stars makes this one a must see br br based on a stage play the silver cord is about mother love at its worst the film was very controversial for its implied homosexuality of the younger son and the mother's unnatural romantic feelings for both sons br br irene dunne stars as the new bride and who travels with husband joel to visit the family before heading off to new york city for their new jobs but something seems wrong br br the mother laura hope crews seems rude to the younger son's eric linden fiancée frances dee but dunne puts such thoughts aside and ignores a few of the strange things the mother says then she finds out her room is down the hall from and his room mother's room br br later she walks in as mummy is in and kissing him on the lips good night mummy has also been working on linden and getting him to doubt his feelings for dee everything blows up and with dee running into the snowy night toward the frozen pond as the boys run after her mummy shouts from the window for boys to come back and get their coats dee falls through the ice and is rescued br br as the girls leave the house the following morning dunne lets mummy know what she thinks of her and her attachment to the boys but mummy has a tight hold faking illness and forever boasting of her sacrifices the girls leave but the boys stay behind br br crews is magnificent as the mother repeating her stage role it's a part few actresses would dare play the sexual overtones are incredible for a 1933 film and crews take advantage of her best film role dunne is also excellent as she tries to maneuver the course without losing dee has some excellent scenes after she gets dumped by bewildered linden all 5 stars are terrific in this drama that is bizarrely underrated and unknown br br a neglected gem for anyone who likes great acting Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9910216927528381 Review: yikes and we all thought joan crawford was the horror mommy well laura hope as mom in this 4 character film delivers and cops the goods in this cracker of a marital mommy the silver cord is a genuinely sensational pre code drama from rko made in 1932 released in from a 1929 play so astonishing frank and honest is each startling verbal exchange between one son's wife along with the other's fiancé as these two younger girls together go to war gleefully angrily the clearly incestuous of mom towards her hunky eldest son played by joel and her younger son payed by delicate and beautiful 25 year old actor eric linden i would think this film played to many howling appreciative audiences in huge theaters in 1933 and offers viewers even in 2005 a very melodrama by dialog not afraid to call mother exactly as she is this film would have been impossible to make after the censorship code came in after 1934 other viewer comments on the imdb support my reaction and you will find almost everyone lucky enough to see and tape the silver cord will agree it is an unforgettable and script in a superbly produced film it would have played like the virginia wolf of 1932 laura hope must have kissed the sound stage at rko for this role of a lifetime even more than her fluffy turn in gwtw irene dunne is as gorgeous and casual and believable as ever fighting for her husband yet again and it is well worth seeing the made in 1929 as a companion piece to the silver cord joel is certainly in the same league as cary grant and randolph scott in the handsome and lovable stakes i had never seen eric linden in a real acting role before he played the leg in the hospital horror scene in gwtw and here he is startling and youthful with an excellent role as robert the younger and more sensitive son some verbal leveled at him again would not get past the code office if made later this is a really good film and if the viewer forgives some of the of its time and settles in for a sparring match of for a 1932 movie you will be well rewarded at first i thought some of the throat clutching melodrama of mother was dated until i realized it was a set up of the excellent screenplay to make the viewer laugh at her as though she is a weak little old lady not but nor are the other two women in this powerhouse play on film hence the fantastic dialog that ocean liner seen in reel one is the the monster ship the us won from the germans in that was so huge and that crews were nervous wrecks trying to wrestle with it upon the atlantic it is infamous for up a colossal wave in a storm and shot over the at such an angle the spine along the bottom cracked and the ship split between the it to port with steel panels and holes and mentally shattered crew and passengers it was in 1935 after being cursed and plagued with horror mechanical problems all its existence not such a war prize after all br br anyway the dialog in the silver cord is enough excitement for one night eg mother the doctor said there was nothing wrong with you in fact he said it would take a stick of dynamite to kill you Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5073571801185608 Review: broken silence or race against fear 1998 starring richards william susan tracy ellis ross scott ken david bruce dawson director joseph screenplay sara jean phyllis murphy br br this is another lifetime channel film made exclusively for television released in 1998 directed by long time tv series director joseph l inspired by true events it's a lot like the majority of lifetime movies a cautionary tale for women raising awareness of the predator lurking within the family a mother father wife husband and mentor teacher in this case track coach the young and little known actress richards she played the small girl in jurassic park delivers a highly convincing performance as high school track athlete mickey carlyle who is raped by her coach kurt william and must suffer in silence as no one believes her story except for of course her own mother susan together mother and daughter fight to put kurt behind bars the film drags on quite a bit is ultimately predictable at times far too melodramatic for the sake of drama itself but is genuinely powerful in the end performance is of the daytime soap kind but she is the strongest in the entire cast her facial expressions body language and overall acting is realistic in terms of how she as an aspiring athlete her coach is in turn violated by him and must now live with the shame trauma and further fight him in court william plays the part with a nasty sort of though he is far from subtle he has abused other star athletes before who have remained silent and made it to the top and appears outwardly innocent william a lesser known actors like the others has has never done a role like this but but he does a believable and strong performance overall it's especially disturbing to see him in this role because he is a sexy lead actor in everything else he does including some lesser known films and on the soap opera guiding light the only real problem i had with this film is the manner in which the film is structured as the film opens we watch coach about to rape mickey letting us know right away that this guy is no good but this makes for weak character development and story if the first scene had instead been the sequence with the opening credits in which we see mickey running in the city across a lake we would have better character development because we don't know that coach while seemingly interested in the success of his star athlete is really a nasty piece of work and we would have seen mickey a person whom she thought she knew and then received a rude awakening when she realizes she was wrong about him director joseph is no stranger to drama for tv landing star trek quantum leap the outer limits lois and clark earth final conflict and movies like la femme in 1996 had directed another lifetime movie similar to this stand against fear 1996 he manages to convey the gravity of the event we are genuinely disturbed by the coach lurking around the showers where he rapes his own student these scenes are graphic and ought to be viewed by mature audiences but its message is clear sexual predators and rapists are not always a stranger and can assume different forms and their grounds can even include a high school this film supports the cause of fighting to prevent violence against women and urges women who have been silent victims to and fight so that rapists will cause no further harm to others despite other negative reviews this film does a great job in expressing its message and ought to be given to mothers daughters high school students including both male and female as bad as rape is staying silent when it happens is even worse Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7336708903312683 Review: race against fear has to be one of the most moving tv movies i've seen for a long time all of the performances from the main actors were superb especially that of richards mickey carlyle william coach kurt and susan margaret carlyle in particular put on an extremely emotional performance with facial expressions to match she portrayed the emotions that mickey was feeling perfectly and you could easily believe that she really had been raped so realistic was her performance br br raf is an incredibly realistic movie due to the moving performances from the cast came across as a rapist incredibly well and you hated him more and more as the movie progressed also put on an emotional performance as the mother of the raped girl mickey carlyle and you felt increasingly sorry for the carlyle family because no one believed them about the rape br br all in all raf is a great movie it is both moving and full of suspense as you are continually unsure if would be for the rape due to the lack of witnesses evidence and belief in the claim i thoroughly recommend seeing this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9733574986457825 Review: this film is probably hal hartley's best one the subject of a unusual originality is treated that's usual with hal hartley with great humor this characteristic isn't at all the only quality of this film the fussy frame composition everything is parallel until the smallest details shooting angles lighting giving a more supernatural dimension to these blurred images jesus' coming down couldn't be filmed in a conventional way the falsely acting are qualities that make this bible re reading carried out in the form of an apocalyptic essential Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.926880419254303 Review: in this peculiar movie the themes of the end of days and satan versus jesus are treated in a new fashion jesus doesn't want to open the two last seals and satan is thwarted in his attempt to get another soul into hell armageddon armageddon and turns out to be a company and the book of life is a little hard to open br br what's memorable about this movie are the image out of focus shots and light effects which are effective but sometimes irritating and of course donovan is great as a disillusioned jesus trying to come to terms with what the world and its people have become so do see it if you get the opportunity Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4879998564720154 Review: in the book of life martin donovan plays jesus who shows up at jfk airport on december 31 to usher in the new millennium by battling with thomas jay ryan satan and deciding the fate of the world there is also david kurt the accountant from amateur as a compulsive homeless gambler br br as usual hartley creates a surreal world in which the beauty of the ordinary made strange and otherworldly flows through artfully framed scenes and urban industrial landscapes filled with dazzling light and shadow as usual he introduces seemingly incidental details early then brings them back later in hilarious and unexpected the humor is simple but giddy and hartley has an amazing ability to build toward small and moments of the simultaneously mundane and outrageous as usual he creates a tone that is jaded and world weary but at the same time vulnerable open and honest he moves within minutes from uproarious humor into language that is metaphysical and poetic the kind of writing that is so dead on and perfect that it's difficult to hold back tears despite the lack of obvious emotion another awesome and highly entertaining film the book of life is shot a digital camera with a blurry effect a sense of the celestial hand in hand with impending doom and a hyper awareness of the present as fragile and fleeting in it's last moments all of hartley's films have a way of the present but this unique effect it as the images wash across the screen in a way that is at first jarring but becomes increasingly beautiful as you settle into it the final shot is spectacular all this may sound precious but the film is a comedy and it makes fun of itself even as it makes fun of the concept of armageddon judgment day and ' although it is actually quite profound moving and life affirming it is for the most part lighthearted and playful the acting is flawless in terms of the kind of the subdued tone that hartley has developed in his films a tone that some people don't get and that prompts them to judge such acting as hollow the same people who have a negative response to peter greenaway as always there are bound to be people who respond to this film with cynicism and scorn people put off by hartley's abrupt shifts and what they see to be pretentious or techniques but who has time to consider the opinions of such dull and callous fools anyone who is a hartley fan will love this film if they can get a chance to see it that is it's hard to say what it would be like on video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9303355813026428 Review: i saw this movie last night on hbo didn't expect to get hooked i usually fall asleep when i watch hbo but it happened you will too it's a tragic documentary 2002 oscar winner about a murder of an elderly female tourist in florida and subsequent investigation arrest trial of a 15 year old boy br br watch this movie today get a feel for how we have progressed as a society this film was most deserving of an esteemed oscar you'll be moved to tears Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980068564414978 Review: no blood no sex though it oozes passion no special effects but just one of those pearls that comes across your movie screen when you're not really looking and grabs your attention br br great acting great sets great music beautiful storyline if only there were a lot more movies made like this one br br the sets move us through time and make us feel like we were there br br the acting appears like real life and elevates us to the level of awareness of nanny to whom no one is a lost cause least of all the inhabitants of her own halfway house br br best of all it's a true story of misfits learning to fit in i was somewhat jealous of the good times that everyone appeared to be having in the movie could we all spend some time in house Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9022984504699707 Review: in the book of life martin donovan plays jesus who shows up at jfk airport on december 31 to usher in the new millennium by battling with thomas jay ryan satan and deciding the fate of the world there is also david kurt the accountant from amateur as a compulsive homeless gambler br br as usual hartley creates a surreal world in which the beauty of the ordinary made strange and otherworldly flows through artfully framed scenes and urban industrial landscapes filled with dazzling light and shadow as usual he introduces seemingly incidental details early then brings them back later in hilarious and unexpected the humor is simple but giddy and hartley has an amazing ability to build toward small and moments of the simultaneously mundane and outrageous as usual he creates a tone that is jaded and world weary but at the same time vulnerable open and honest he moves within minutes from uproarious humor into language that is metaphysical and poetic the kind of writing that is so dead on and perfect that it's difficult to hold back tears despite the lack of obvious emotion another awesome and highly entertaining film br br the book of life is shot a digital camera with a blurry effect a sense of the celestial hand in hand with impending doom and a hyper awareness of the present as fragile and fleeting in it's last moments all of hartley's films have a way of the present but this unique effect it as the images wash across the screen in a way that is at first jarring but becomes increasingly beautiful as you settle into it the final shot is spectacular all this may sound precious but the film is a comedy and it makes fun of itself even as it makes fun of the concept of armageddon judgment day and although it is actually quite profound moving and life affirming it is for the most part lighthearted and playful the acting is flawless in terms of the kind of the subdued tone that hartley has developed in his films a tone that some people don't get and that prompts them to judge such acting as hollow the same people who have a negative response to peter greenaway as always there are bound to be people who respond to this film with cynicism and scorn people put off by hartley's abrupt shifts and what they see to be pretentious or techniques but anyone who is a hartley fan will love this film if they can get a chance to see it that is it's hard to say what it would be like on video Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.963395357131958 Review: the promise of martin donovan playing jesus was quite honestly enough to get me to see the film definitely worthwhile clever and funny without it the low quality filming was probably an appropriate effect but ended up being a little too jarring and the ending sounded more like a pbs program than hartley still too many memorable lines and great moments for me to judge it harshly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.944446325302124 Review: hal hartley has been to a modern day william shakespeare by virtue of the fact that he gets his actors to deliver their lines in an he certainly knows how to a cast and once again martin donovan is sensational whilst thomas jay ryan plays his role with an intensity that is unforgettable although the film is only 1 hour the time frame works wonderfully and keeps the audience on a fast tracked race right till the very end without a doubt hal hartley is one of the best directors to come out of america in the last 20 years with a vision that is unique funny and heart warming Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.990871250629425 Review: while the camerawork was certainly funky perhaps one dutch roll short of stoned the premise of the film was fantastic it really took a satirical in the true traditional of hal hartley look at god jesus and devil the interaction of jesus and satan provides some hilarious scenes even the monologues of jesus were great this was by far the best jesus i've even seen so zen like son of god ish but still such a nice guy on one level this is a very general look on the of christianity but yet there is still a personal level where you can relate to jesus christ without having a god complex to martin donovan and hal hartley Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630879759788513 Review: the book of life was rather like a short snack the appetite for hartley's next full length movie br br this movie doesn't need to be seen on the big screen watch it with a few friends who are hal hartley or wayne wang fans or better still try to convert some Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6621401309967041 Review: hilarious film about divine retribution camera work stinks shot on digital video and looks like early mtv videos turn the other cheek by looking past the visual and concentrate on the story laughs galore for those with a well developed sense of irony Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4848489463329315 Review: though not hal hartley's best work my personal favorite is surviving desire there is still much to like about this movie especially for fans of hartley's dialogues even to audiences new to hartley i would definitely recommend this movie over the sophomoric dogma this movie is more intelligent truer to its source material the bible and more fun than any of the other pre millennium apocalypse movies br br this movie is actually part of the french 2000 as seen by 2000 par vu series as such it is perhaps even a lower budget film than hartley's other works while the need for simple scenes shot with digital camera is understandable in this context the main problem with this movie is the unfortunate overuse of the blurry effect i'd be happy to never see this effect used in a movie again especially at the beginning it almost makes the movie unwatchable but overlook this flaw and you'll be treated to a fine film especially notable is played by p j harvey relating how jesus saved her from being stoned to death a short scene i found surprisingly moving despite the fact that it was not mary that this happened to the woman in the bible was unnamed br br Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8426468968391418 Review: one of my favorite hartley movies as if there could be a bad one although this may be a bit more on the religious side of things than we would normally expect nonetheless it still maintains that hartley slant to which we've all become accustomed br br first picture jesus and satan discussing their ideas opinions hopes and regrets about the impending end of civilization now imagine the entire conversation taking place over a few drinks in your neighborhood bar and as an added not to mention visual distraction let's toss in harvey as the sultry companion aka to mr then just for in the background an ever present salvation army band played by yo la to serve as an added diversion the road to moral justification has never been such a pleasure br br quite possibly more questions than answers but therein lies the fun and mr donovan is subdued brilliance as always Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9647202491760254 Review: this 1 hour 30 minute inside joke is best understood by catholics the number one religion of self comedians the world over that isn't to say it can't stand on its own which it does that the film isn't without its flaws which its got technical issues mostly belief that in 1998 digital was the answer when in fact it was in its a beta of a beta if you will and re will never improve it for the love of god hal please get yourself a red one or three br br if you like hartley films of course you'll like it i liked it because i liked grim fool and there were added benefits of retrospect i couldn't help noticing a disturbing self prophecy an soaring overhead used as a of armageddon in this 1998 movie it was as if cheney had gotten the whole idea from hal it's true hartley moves his players round into the camera like it's the house of just one piece of the that needs a rest after all we're already paying attention to the actors and the writing is alive not great writing but can i use the word intelligent not condescending br br absolutely love harvey in this course i'd love her anywhere oddly if helen mirren needs a younger self she should look harvey up and bring a bottle of blond Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6952898502349854 Review: this is my favorite hal hartley movie all his movies are small gems i love independent movies and i hope hal hartley never goes mainstream or sells out what if the lord jesus did come back and loved his people so much that he could not open the final book and destroy the it was nice to see p j harvey in a movie since i am a fan of her music don't watch this if you are a fan of cookie cutter hollywood movies you will be disappointed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8808012008666992 Review: this is an extraordinary film as a courtroom drama it's compelling as an indictment on the american justice system it's frightening for butler the consequences of this system could be devastating this film highlights the fundamental flaws of the legal process that it's not about discovering guilt or innocence but rather is about who presents better in court in truth the implications of this case reach beyond the possibility of an innocent man being found guilty or a guilty man being free every citizen has a right to justice whether a perpetrator or a victim but do they get it the film is well paced understated and one of the best courtroom documentaries i've seen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9876060485839844 Review: hartley on low key form martin donovan born to play jesus comes as messiah to p j harvey is excellent as sidekick a slight film but amusing short and sweet Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7983031868934631 Review: one of the many about was that the world was going to end at the stroke of midnight on december 31 1999 in the book of life ' writer director hal hartley takes a look at the possible ramifications of a new millennium armageddon beginning with the return of jesus to earth on new year's eve the story examines the task of the son of god who must open the remaining three of the seven seals contained in the book of life now contained in a mac laptop computer in which there is also the names of the one hundred and forty four thousand good souls who will be spared on the last day jesus martin donovan along with p j harvey arrives in new york city to make the preparations necessary for carrying out his father's will but he begins to have second thoughts must he judge the living and the dead do they deserve what must them it is a cup he would prefer not to embrace at this particular moment which gives to satan thomas jay ryan who fears that the fruit of all his hard labor is about to be washed away at midnight for he can only continue his work so long as there are people around who cling to their pitiful hopes and dreams an artistically rendered high concept film hartley presents the story in an intelligent thought provoking manner taking great care in dealing with the sensitive subject matter so as to make it inoffensive even to the most ardent fundamentalist the dialogue between jesus and satan is intriguing and stimulating as is the effect of their presence upon those they encounter during their stay in the city it's an engrossing meditation on the spiritual side of man's fragile existence and a contemplation of that which has been in the revelations of st john in the apocalypse the last book of the new testament and there is logic in hartley's approach to the second coming he maintains the aesthetic of the contemporary setting while employing altered film speeds which visually give the film an ethereal quality christ wears a suit and tie effectively blending in with the populace while satan's attire is a bit more casual his appearance somewhat scruffy he sports a above his left eye donovan is well cast as jesus lending a benevolent and a sense of restrained urgency to his character that is very effective it is of course a unique portrayal of the and possibly the best since max von in the greatest story ever told ' he successfully conveys a feeling of inner peace and of serenity that is the essence at the very core of the character and ryan is thoroughly engaging in his role of the prince of darkness he has a distinct manner of speech and a resonant quality to his voice that make him absolutely mesmerizing to watch his eyes are darkly penetrating a trait he uses effectively with glances and captivating stares he's the guy who could sell you anything in exchange for your soul before you ever knew what hit you it's a memorable performance that contrasts so well with portrayal of jesus the supporting cast includes martin edie dave dave d j lawyer james true believer assistant and anna hotel clerk in his own inimitable style with the book of life ' hartley has crafted a perspective of the last days that is interesting entertaining and truly unique he has a way of capturing life as it is just off center a method which works especially well with a film like this comparatively short for a feature film running time of minutes it nevertheless is one of hartley's best and more than worth the price of admission it's a film that will stay with you and perhaps make you think about some things you may have tucked away in a corner of your mind for later and that is part of the attraction of this film it makes you realize that most likely is now i rate this one 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9909704923629761 Review: hal hartley entry into a european film series is one of his two or three best efforts to date and one of the few available on dvd at only minutes running time my only quibble would be with hartley i always leave wanting more but never so much as this time martin donovan is astonishing as jesus harvey is beautiful and interesting as but the high point for me was thomas jay ryan henry fool as satan hartley gives him excellent dialogue and a chance to use his resounding voice to full effect look for three scenes in which a microphone awaits him as if a poetry slam is about to be won by the devil i have read other comments on this film and had to add mine because there is not enough praise going around if you like henry fool martin donovan in anything opposite of sex and or very clever comedies based on biblical ideas get this as quickly as possible Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5789637565612793 Review: i thoroughly enjoyed this movie and i watch it from time to time still i've used it in my music classes at the school where i teach the kids seem to enjoy it although they wish it were in color br br the best thing about this movie is for me who grew up after heifetz had died is the chance to actually see the master work his craft i was surprised at how up to date the story line is although references to reform school are outdated a boy whose father had died and is being raised by his mom and stepfather most of our kids today are being raised by although the movie makes it seem like most are cruel i get very angry when his mother doesn't take his side and defend his actions against the step father br br also the musical selections are difficult to believe i find it unbelievable that a child who looks to be about 8 can play the minute waltz or that a 13 year old girl could sing an from br br other than that it's a really fun feel good movie and i do recommend it i wish it would come out on dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9775581359863281 Review: as you can tell from the few comments posted here mine may very well be the last you'll see unless there is a big dvd release or tcm plays it again this is a kind of our gang movie with a bunch of different kids mgm certainly was the musical studio if the musicians dancers and singers weren't under contract they were on tap heifetz was one of the most expensive that does it for a little charity work the fee he received in that era was unheard of another musical film with jose iturbi mexican pianist featured about 100 kids playing some simple tune on 100 so those who think young children aren't musical are mistaken i was one br br as all write frankie smith good ole american name gene reynolds was the bad but good kid who is taken in from the streets by the owners of a music school can you believe that walter brennan prof lawson of all those western movies was the man running the school joel peter mccarthy and andrea ann lawson were the bigger stars in they shall have music with a host of well known extras many of whom went on to become stars in their own rights as others have commented almost all of the kids in the orchestra actually the symphony from los angeles made big successes of their lives either as musicians for the studios and other businesses br br sad to say there aren't that many young people's today a sad mistake parents with children in school are usually so busy trying to keep their heads above water and many don't even know what is happening to the kids in school musical instruction can get to be and almost everyone would rather had a football team br br this is the cheapest concert by heifetz you'll ever hear is contained in this movie in those days a quarter his playing is brilliant even if he looks like he'd rather be someplace else emotionless by contract any concert by yo yo ma is so joyful it makes you want to run right out and buy a this guy is having a good time like the kids in the street concert when they heifetz to play at their school br br all of the orchestral numbers were played by the kids and they make it sound easy i love this type of movie their plots are so simple it doesn't take you two days to figure out if you enjoyed or understood the movie at all we need some new movies like this can't do anything but inspire younger kids to play other instruments than bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9440261721611023 Review: i really enjoyed this movie and i'm not a classical music fan the story of the tough street kid discovering classical music and changing his ways was great to watch without being sentimental or too unbelievable although some details had me scratching my head frankie and his dog can live in the basement of the school without any of the students or teachers discovering him where did he eat bathe did he ever get a change of clothes what did he feed his dog the owner of the school didn't think it was important to the police about finding a missing boy but let him live in the basement but we can let such unrealistic details slide and just enjoy the touching fun and slightly suspenseful for me anyway story and wonderfully talented children br br i loved the scene with the mothers standing shoulder to shoulder on the steps barring the policemen from entering the school i doubt they would get away with that nowadays and i liked the nice touch about the boy frankie stole from turning the tables on him although that never really went anywhere and frankie's friends helping him out in the end br br all in all a great movie for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.976865291595459 Review: although many audio recordings of great musicians like heifetz survive the cinematic or televised record is limited indeed this is why musical offerings like they shall have music are such rare gems while with modern eyes and ears one can quibble about the plot the perceptive viewer should put this film's unique delights in their proper perspective the plot was designed to appeal to both young and old audiences of the era but it remains enjoyable to this day a important aspect of the experience of watching classic films is to see them through the eyes of the moviegoer of that era br br i must take issue with reviewer who complains about a film that is in black and white or who feel obliged to report that their students express such reservations these are juvenile complaints which reflect a limited historical perspective for the teacher this should offer up an educational opportunity to explain the unique qualities of black and white photography and its place in cinematic history color can in fact get in the way of a good storyline or the music for example the black and white photography of john ford's stagecoach is like the still photographs of adams an artistic masterpiece br br as for heifetz being wooden i could not disagree more if you want blatant emotional posturing go to a rock concert the role of a classical musician like heifetz is to move the audience not him or herself emotion is conveyed through his playing not through his body language he had a rare ability to extract every emotional nuance out of the music and transfer it to his listeners it is the listener who should be moved not the artist br br incidentally one reviewer asked about seeing heifetz on youtube playing the 1st movement of the violin with frank mchugh in the audience this is from the 1947 film hall not they shall have music hall is an even greater treasure of many great classical artists in their prime we are blessed that there were film producers who at least in these limited instances chose to showcase these artists in was still an era not totally overwhelmed by the lowest common denominator tripe we get today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9402791261672974 Review: a bright youngster interested in serious music admittedly a vanishing breed who'll play the fiddle when no one can play the violin could find this an interesting fiction about street kids and great musical stars was indeed the greatest of his generation and the film gives him a rare on screen chance to display his technique the kids especially gene reynolds are fine and all in all the pic is a good example of first rate studio family fare of the late 30's it doesn't hit the top of the great list but it's a nice way for an intelligent family to spend a rainy afternoon with amc or the video store good luck at blockbuster Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9587190747261047 Review: i think samuel goldwyn was trying to accomplish two things in this film first the film is a homage to heifetz considered to be the best violin of the past century secondly having brought to the screen the dead end kids with his film of the same title and seeing them sign with warner brothers he was trying to create a second gang of appealing br br though the film was good there certainly was no demand that the kids from this film be for another feature br br leader of the gang is gene reynolds who at one time played the violin but now leads a street gang of his stepfather arthur breaks the violin his late father gave young reynolds and threatens to send him to reform school over the feeble protests of his mother marjorie main br br young reynolds happens to stumble onto a music school run by the old music maestro himself walter brennan and his daughter andrea they take him in but they have their financial problems with a lot of led by porter hall br br this film is mostly to be seen today because it's a chance for classical music lovers to see and hear heifetz who as you gather is the solution one way or another to everybody's problems joel is in this film also but has a rather colorless part as andrea boyfriend br br besides heifetz one thing the film does do is touch on albeit on the topic of child abuse and battered spouses arthur is one mean man and marjorie main is very clearly a much battered wife br br the kids in the cast do well reynolds tommy kelly terry and a young girl under the name of jacqueline nash who grew up and performed as gale sherwood nightclub partner to nelson eddy she had a nice soprano even as a child br br but it's heifetz you see the show for Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762021899223328 Review: for many years samuel tried to bring his friend heifetz to the screen one evening when goldwyn and his wife frances were having dinner with heifetz and his wife silent screen star florence vidor goldwyn proposed that heifetz star in a movie after some persuasion heifetz agreed on the condition that his acting be kept to a minimum and the movie originally titled music school was born br br the story itself is rather stock a streetwise boy gene reynolds who is best known as the producer of m a s h runs away from home and ends up at a financially troubled music school run by professor lawson walter brennan while attempting to raise funds for the school the boy and some other kids happen across heifetz at hall after much ado heifetz ends up appearing at the school concert and the school br br the story while predictable is surprisingly well written although the film contains several minor where different scenes were patched together the most obvious being the young who is sent out of the orchestra room on an and is seen sitting in the orchestra a few seconds later br br what is not surprising is how good the acting is as was customary for studios then the studio surrounded the inexperienced star with veteran talent brennan joel andrea porter hall marjorie main later of ma and pa kettle fame arthur paul harvey and a who's who of character actors actress diana lynn and singer actress kaye connor made their uncredited in this film as did longtime nelson eddy singing partner gale sherwood as jacqueline nash child veteran actors reynolds walter and terry also appear br br goldwyn hired the peter symphony a highly regarded youth orchestra from the los angeles area to appear in the film most of the kids in the orchestra weren't actors but they were excellent musicians as good as professionals which many of them later became many of the kids in the orchestra went on to noteworthy careers kaye connor and diana lynn both starred in the theater and movies richard was a producer and director mitchell founded a well known music supply company elliott went on to be a prominent lewis elias was a band leader thomas a conductor with different channing robbins a prominent instructor at the school his sister joyce robbins an instructor and many of the kids in the orchestra pursued musical careers with major symphony br br while acting was kept to a minimum his salary wasn't he 70 000 for seven weeks when some scenes had to be re shot at a later date he got an additional 50 000 for another four weeks what thankfully wasn't kept to a minimum was his musical output composer alfred who was once a orchestra conductor handled the scoring heifetz performs the and by camille saint his own arrangement of manuel with an off screen teddy accompanying difficult from a recording with bay at the piano an from melody an arranged for violin solo from well known from his opus 11 string quartet played during the opening credits at the beginning of the movie and the final movement from felix e minor violin during all of these performances there are many closeups of performing including some very close shots of his and something that would be of value to to study his technique br br the orchestra also shines here performing the by and diva by both with sherwood singing an arrangement of the from barber of a short from and the previously mentioned with heifetz diana lynn can be heard in the background of one scene performing part of in b flat minor and a five year old mary ruth performs popular minute waltz br br all in all this is an excellent movie amc showed this regularly up until early 1992 i haven't seen it on television in recent years but copies of it are not difficult to obtain if you have the chance i highly recommend that you view the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9871329069137573 Review: art imitates life imitates art finch is reincarnated into the d a in this tragic and suspenseful gripping documentary that plays more like a who done it and how did it happen the authenticity and sometimes reluctant honesty of the individuals make this a compelling story in many layers although racism is one of the themes there are other elements such as work integrity and coping with grief that have drawn me back to view and review this film again and again the music is driving but not the pacing and visuals are such that there is no the fact that these are real people going through an authentic experience Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528992176055908 Review: the story itself is routine a boy runs away from home and ends up in a struggling music school for kids he convinces a famous to sponsor the school the film is a of shootings over 11 weeks and leaves many amusing holes which the observant viewer may find for him herself br br however long the of the plot might have been the movie is justified by its music and acting there is plenty of music featuring classical works played by heifetz and by the orchestra one of the leading youth of that day and said music is excellent by itself it would make the picture worth viewing the conducting and scoring duties were put in the best of hands those of alfred br br the acting is a study in contrasts the kids in the orchestra most of whom had little or no acting experience must have driven director archie mayo crazy looking into the camera overacting the parts that they had and following directions given to them but the spontaneity that results from their lack of training adds an interesting charm to the picture the veteran actors were marvelous with the material they had to work with walter brennan was perfectly cast in his role one that he in real life joel and andrea were ideal fits for their parts and the supporting acting was a veritable who's who of character actors marjorie main arthur paul harvey charles coleman perry and porter hall in his typical role of the heavy all ideally cast and the bit players jessie arnold john hamilton marjorie wood jimmy day the voiced lee in his usual role as a policeman and many many more if you're a fan of character actors this movie will bring back a lot of memories br br overall the picture is very enjoyable and is recommended even if you aren't a fan of classical music br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9776973128318787 Review: david lynch shot his first film over several years adding new scenes each time he managed to raise a little bit more cash kevin smith made at work while working as a clerk and robert rodriguez has boasted that dusk till cost precisely 30 000 but 30 000 is still a hell of a lot of money to raise if you work as a cleaner in a cemetery and what if an aspiring film maker not only had such a job but also had all the ambition of such and all the of smith but absolutely none of the talent such a figure is mark the subject of this hilarious documentary which chronicles his attempt to make a pair of movies over many many years combines his lunatic dreams with flights of depression and a fatal inability to call it a day one senses he almost prefers the endless of searching for an impossible perfection to an with the reality that he's simply on the evidence presented in 'american movie' not very good and like a modern day ed wood he surrounds himself with an epic crowd of fellow losers his genuine affection for whom is his greatest redeeming feature the collection includes his parents his best friends one a criminal the other a reformed drug addict his own hapless children and best of all his aged uncle bill bill may live in a trailer park and just about have given up on life but he is the owner of a small fortune 000 to be precise and the touching but potentially exploitative relationship between the two men lies at the heart of the film manages to enlist a few actors to perform alongside himself of course but in the main he is wholly dependent on friends and family to complete his work even bill has a role on camera on british tv the bbc brilliantly scheduled a screening of 'american movie' back to back with in la the story of terry gilliam's ill fated attempt to film in that film one was impressed by the huge amount of professionalism on display inadequate as it was to the task in hand and just how damn difficult it is even for experts with millions to spend to make a film whereas is not only penniless but also such a clown that he can't even pronounce the name of his own work properly ultimately is human enough for you to want him to succeed but awful enough for the viewer to still be able to laugh at his failures if this film was fiction you'd dismiss it as unbelievable but as it is it's one of the funniest documentaries you're likely to see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9361687302589417 Review: chris smith is a superior filmmaker with the seldom seen talent for spotting a good story then getting the hell out of its way smith's american movie is the true to life record of filmmaker wannabe mark a loser intent on his elderly uncle for cash to complete his horror short but never under any circumstances to pursue employment or support the children he's conceived br br such is producer smith's skill that mark appears more sympathetic than otherwise even as he uncle bill with sugar spun dreams and executive producer credits it is his desperation to be somebody to have his name coupled with the likes of scorsese and spielberg that touches us br br american movie also belongs in that rare often attempted but seldom achieved sub genre that successfully blends hilarity with horror the humor comes from ed wood style belief in his own genius from his appalling attempts at acting from his substituting his less than film savvy mother for a missing cameraman and from his employing sweet but brain damaged friend mike whenever he's short an actor or crew member br br the horror comes from seeing what cannot it is this very american attitude i want therefore i am entitled that keeps him from seeing just how much he has to learn about his chosen craft he is so confident he can't fail that failure is guaranteed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.901606559753418 Review: let's face it lot's of bad movies are made all the time for those people who work in film you have probably poured a lot of time and effort into many of these plot less wonders sometimes and this is my opinion it is the act of merely making the movie that is important to us to tell a story no matter how simple and unrealistic also the process is one key characteristic that is unique to film and theater to put on a production of any caliber requires the talents of a varying amount of people depending on its scale to bring its story to life the most intriguing part of american movie however is not the movie being filmed it is the movie maker himself as a character of his own life which demands our attention none of them serve as models of the filmmakers we know and have worked with but i will argue they are archetypes of small parts of us which try to be a part of this cult activity of independent film making alright a very small part of us these are the people who live under the rocks of their own lives and just so happen to be by the romance of cinema this leads me to my next argument american movie captures the raw spirit of independent film making bad stories told on nowadays digital film with sloppy effects and horrible performances because this is the best they can do with a budget of a couple thousand dollars rather than a studio budget of several million dollars a day that is the difference between low low low end productions and studio productions the independent filmmaker just wants to create a linear or even a story to shoot as well as he can with the money he's investing in himself and the resources around him in order to see a finished product on his rundown tv rugged in every art form i find this film to be a brilliant document of truth for many filmmakers and no i'm not full of myself man these people are hilarious their problems seem hilarious their characteristics are hilarious best line of the movie it's alright it's okay there's something to live for jesus told me so said a million times by a funny old man off to tom beach chicago rules Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8380609750747681 Review: chris smith's american movie is an insightful examination of the american dream the movie focuses around mark an independent film maker from wisconsin mark has dreamed of becoming a great writer and director since he was a teenager and had an out of focus camera the movie follows mark through his attempt to make his dream feature film there are a number of hilarious scenes in the film as mark goes through pre production of and later his short film coven pronounced co the correct pronunciation mark says sounds too much like oven which he plans to use to raise money to complete this film's insight and humor is on par with roger and me michael moore's great film i first viewed it at a chaotic sundance film festival screening that brought out the spirit of the movie a giant air fell from the ceiling at the beginning of the movie hit seven people and caused a twenty five minute delay half way through the film the sound started and the projector had to be stopped to fix it and in the last twenty minutes the projector stopped and the film burned up despite the the audience stayed through the movie and gave it a standing ovation american movie also won the grand jury prize for documentary at the end of the festival i highly recommend this fine film worth sitting through any hellish screening Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9717469811439514 Review: american movie is a wonderful documentary it follows the trials and tribulations of a very determined independent filmmaker as he struggles to finish his first film br br the raw footage and insightful content of this film is an excellent example of how documentaries should be produced i also feel that the film can very inspirational to those of us that want to be filmmakers ourselves Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9503222107887268 Review: this documentary is such a wonderful example of what an entertaining and amazing experience a documentary can be if done so well as this the subject mark is smart funny and very driven and this story of his personal fight to live his dreams will be inspiring to anyone who knows what it is like to harbor an impossible dream see this Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9870373010635376 Review: the subject matter of this film is potentially depressing a man about thirty with no job little education three kids from a failed relationship living in his parents' house but with a dream of directing feature films but about a half hour into the movie you realize that mark has a supply of drive and ambition it's just that it's all into his need to direct movies and nothing else will make him happy the movie jumps all over the emotional spectrum but in the end you come away feeling happy because you've just gotten to know some wonderful people go to see this you'll end up wishing it was longer Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6396862864494324 Review: anytime i'm not giving 150 to my dreams or my goals i think of mark the real life subject of american movie mark's dogged at having his first feature film produced and shot is so captivating that it will have you laughing shaking your head with sadness and rooting for him br br i haven't seen a documentary this honest since the movie on r the supporting cast mark's real life family and friends are all great give this movie a chance and you'll see a great film and a wonderful portrait of the stuff that the american dream is made of Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9859436750411987 Review: my companions were astounded to find that this movie was a documentary it was so funny it seemed scripted yet it gives a stirring picture of real life in the indie film life we felt moved to purchase coven and wanted to meet mark and mike as college students this film gave us a much needed glimpse of real life Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9213456511497498 Review: anyone that is looking for an episode of law and order or csi would have to look elsewhere as the most basic elements of police or work were totally ignored in this case br br a murder took place and all the police did was to grab a 15 year old boy off the street and take him to the only witness a 65 year old man and say is this the guy who did it sure the old man thought that the kid in the back of the police car had to be guilty never mind that he looked nothing like the real killer and was dressed completely differently he must have reversed his age by 5 10 years and changed clothes br br the police made absolutely no effort and they admitted it the did no on any of the evidence they questioned no other witnesses and they beat a confession out of a 15 year old br br the saddest thing about this compelling look at the criminal justice system is that it occurred right down the road in florida let everyone now start talking about southern justice Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6299335956573486 Review: i'm proud to say i'm a student at where parts of the film were shot yep i recognize mitchell hall where i took a film class possibly the same course as fellow student smith br br that's where i learned about american movie our professor told us about it shortly before its release to be sure i was intrigued but for some reason i put off seeing it for several months it must've done pretty well if it was still playing at least in br br when i finally got around to seeing it i thought it was an entertaining documentary it's not a masterpiece it goes on a bit too long but i find mark's passion and commitment inspiring i hope this film signals the beginnings of bigger and better things him maybe his forthcoming will propel him to fortune who knows br br rating out of br br min released by sony pictures classics Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9767340421676636 Review: i rented this movie for two reasons the first was all of the good things that i read about it i definately was impressed and couldn't agree more with all of the reviews i read the second reason is because i know these guys i don't know mark as well as i do mike he hasn't changed much from the years we knew each other i know him as the reaper from a local radio station the way he is in this film is genuinely mike 100 he once gave me a table that he made it was a little one about 15 high that said on it the odd thing about it was it only had two legs sometimes it's the thought that counts and mike always has thought about others first Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9652552008628845 Review: this may actually the finest film of 1999 no i'm not kidding this documentary directed by chris smith captures the very spirit of artistic smith does the smart thing any documentary should do he keeps invisible and refuses to judge his subject br br as the viewer watches mark and his efforts no matter how aggressive they may prove to finish his films he refuses to compromise and suffers repeatedly as a result but lest we forget remember scorsese and others started just as br br and what a great subject he chooses mark his family and friends are all fascinating characters far more than any character created in last year's fictitious cinematic products this film on the dime between comedy tragedy touching sympathy and leads us ultimately to inspiring any viewer with an urge to create despite talent issues to get off their butts and make something br br the film is about maverick artists and their passions it is also about families no matter how co dependent and they may be and how unique and beautiful that truly is mark proves in the film to be utterly devoted not only to his dreams but also to his family as well and they to him br br why this film was not nominated for documentary of the year is beyond me and criminal that is assuming it was eligible last year this film is to be sought out and treasured Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.96353679895401 Review: i enjoyed this one because i can relate to it br br at one time in my life i was trying to make films and experienced many of the same problems mark did in trying to make his film and i also went through a protracted period of self absorbed arrested development where i refused to grow but then miraculously i got married and had kids i realized that being a struggling filmmaker was in all likelihood not going to feed my family so i got a decent job and did what i felt i needed to do to make that happen that is what an mature responsible adult does br br mark hasn't faced up to that reality as yet and so in that sense he is a retarded adolescent for this reason there is a hopelessness about him like don he seems so inept and self deluded that he doesn't realize how bad off he really is the viewer feels a sense of superiority and pity for him and his circle mark has kids and an ex wife and bills to pay but the film depicts him caring basically only about pursuing his artistic vision br br despite this mark comes across in the film as a likeable individual surrounded by a very interesting family and group of friends unfortunately mark lacks many of the things necessary to be successful both in life and in a career maturity responsibility education knowledge life experience financial etc yet he on much like ed wood apparently without any semblance of a clue br br i guess we are supposed to feel encouraged by the spectacle of the never say die attitude of this noble individual struggling against the odds and man what odds there are kiefer sutherland colin hanks tori spelling and angelina jolie are all offspring of big time film or tv people no doubt they will all want to direct some day if they aren't already how much room is there for an independent like mark it's like watching a guy hit himself in the head with a board over and over again come to think of it that is pretty close to what happens to one of mark's actors with the kitchen cabinet door in one of the funniest scenes i have ever seen in any movie br br despite these misgivings and seeming criticisms i truly enjoyed this movie and would heartily recommend it to anyone uncle bill is amazing i have a friend who met both mike and mark and he told me that in real life these guys are just exactly the way they appeared in the movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9091675281524658 Review: what gives this movie its personality is the knowledge in the end that it is all true while it is a compelling and humorous documentary that does border on mockumentary in some parts are they staged or is it really happening humorously it does seem to get a bit long towards the end br br this movie is funny in places it needs to be and flows relatively well reminiscent of christopher movies if you liked those or adaptation then i recommend you keep a look out for this one br br b Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9684121608734131 Review: when we are young we all pick out an ideal occupation for ourselves artist actor writer rocket scientist etc while most of us grow out of our pipe dreams the main character of american movie mark has yet to let go of his and at a thirty something age too to become a wealthy acclaimed director despite the fact that murphy's law won't leave mark alone and something always seems to go wrong mark is able to during each incident with an even greater drive to reach his goals his desire to be a director so controls his character that he sees any person or thing in his life as something to exploit to reach the goal while i noticed other imdb are mark's selfishness i think it's an almost justified sort of selfishness because for mark not becoming a famous director is equivalent to death he talks incessantly about leaving some kind of mark on the world and he sees filmmaking as a way to do this br br unfortunately any viewer of this movie picks up early on the fact that mark has a near zero chance of ever achieving his dream is he aware of this no not in the slightest and none of his family or friends want to let him in on the secret in fact even some of them believe in him strangely enough though the disappointing future the viewer feels is sure to occur for mark doesn't the ability to find humor in the film this is a very very funny documentary most of the laughs come from when mark is filming scenes for coven there's a scene where an actor has to have his head break a cupboard and it's just not working another scene has mark's very old uncle bill saying a few lines to the camera needless to say after 20 takes of a lot of and line stumbling bill finally decides he's had enough a lot of humor sadly comes from mark himself his screenwriting which he seems to think is worthy of a pulitzer is bad it's alright it's ok there is something to live for jesus told me so br br american movie is contrary to what people might think a documentary that anyone can enjoy even though my sister who watched some scenes seemed to think it was downright bizarre the fact that chris smith can successfully bring to the screen a film that inspires both sadness from mark's depressing lifestyle to hilarity with scenes with bill who unfortunately passed away before the film was released says quite a lot about him i wonder how the dreamer mark regards this documentary does he realize that it casts him in a bad light or that it sets up to show him as a fool in many scenes of the film or does he see it as something that will be shown prior to his own a e biography segment it's an intriguing subject of wonder and i hope the latter comes true for him some day br br i highly recommend this movie 9 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.991300642490387 Review: for me the best most memorable movies are often those which on first viewing i know nothing about american movie is a perfect example of just such a gem watching tv late one evening i spotted the one only good review among the dross thankfully i settled in for a real treat american movie is a documentary following the unforgettable mark pronounced i believe a highly articulate charismatic lad as he struggles to write direct and produce midwestern a gritty low budget horror movie on which he has been working for years in mark we discover a young man filled with contrast his appearance is of the classic trailer trash stereotype skinny bum fluff mustache '80s heavy metal styling mullet hairdo etc to camera however mark reveals startling wit insight as he upon life love movies the american way as the movie unfolds it sadly becomes clear that mark's lack of discipline heavy drinking are relentlessly his creative efforts american movie is a charming watch filled with hilarious moments vivid characters chief among these is mark's lovable buddy mike a soft spoken reformed stoner who having conquered an addiction to scratch cards is now dependent on soda pop i absolutely loved american movie it generates real empathy between the viewer principal characters and provides hilarity without feeling exploitative i would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9828703999519348 Review: looking for proof that real life is more entertaining than fiction you just found it this superb documentary about an aspiring feature filmmaker mark who refuses to admit defeat is the funniest film i have ever seen probably because it's also one of the most tragic oddly enough the more i watch the film the more inspired i become Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.954058825969696 Review: this documentary is the most film i have seen in a long while i must have had it on for an entire day the selected material included in the piece flow amazingly well and develop three characters that are impossible to ever forget the different layers of these people peel back to make an oddly moving film about perseverance loyalty and determination these characters ended up fascinating and the film is unforgettable Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9794875979423523 Review: okay so i'm a sucker for a good documentary particularly where it tells a modern day don story a i met mark in the winter of 1995 96 while he was still working on coven but i'll save that story for later american movie which production not long after accurately portrays the person that i knew although in greater depth than i expected or believed existed this is simultaneously a very funny and very sad film and is brilliantly executed mark comes across as his own worse enemy his childlike ambition and optimism which i admire is undermined by his apparent artistic ineptitude as well as his bizarre expectations but he's also a charismatic guy his loyal sidekick is equally likeable loyal if to the core like don american movie presents an often ignored aspect of freedom that people will be drawn toward to which they are not particularly well suited of repeated failure it is a great film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7589281797409058 Review: very good film very good documentary br br very good to see those detectives humiliated and found out as the bigoted narcissistic heartless their one eyed parents community and environment raised them as br br i tip my to pat can we get this decent human being on some kind of 911 commission or investigation we need his integrity endurance intelligence clarity and spirit fighting the rigged game that is world politics and big business br br all the animals come out at night whores skunk queens junkies sick someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum off the streets pat should be the first drops of that real rain the people who control this earth are animals they need to be drowned br br i'm just in shock walking the night is scary business the inhuman howling and cackling is of detectives in murder on a sunday morning in pat blazing spotlight they look horribly caught horribly guilty and ready for a just and horrible drowning br br it is exceptionally satisfying in a world in which the play a rigged game to see justice done and to see every narcissistic drown like the pathetic human rats they are br br how does it feel you abominable fingers of the law how does it feel to have your rigged prosecution your rigged confession your rigged detective work found out for what it really was how does it feel br br i hope it twists like a knife you miserable one eyed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9426360726356506 Review: this depiction of forlorn japanese forces in the is a tour de force in the utter of war it is an effective representation of japanese pacifist views after ww ii in the movie japanese soldiers have been left to fend for themselves in the jungles of the faced with impending starvation they resort to cannibalism and gradually lose what little humanity they have left to call this film depressing would be something of an understatement the viewer is left with an utterly sense of life's lost value in modern combat the final scene is almost too nihilistic but the film is a worthy statement none the less highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.980369508266449 Review: they are hunted and starving they are completely and yet they press on through sheer this film tries to answer the question how far will human beings go to survive hopelessness from every of this film and like so many japanese films of this time it the blind military loyalty that pressed the japanese people into war Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6527388691902161 Review: fires on the plain directed by ichikawa and written by and is a world war two movie which is finally not showing the allies fighting the axis powers but the japanese fighting and struggling for their lives on the philippines the main characters name is tamura played by and he is a soldier leaving his regiment because of him being sick all he has on him is a hand grenade his gun and some potatoes like this he is trying to make his way to the hospital in order to get a doctor and a cure for his disease but since the hospital turned him away and gets destroyed he begins a long walk throughout the whole movie tamura remains a bit but very civil when the other soldiers become more like animals by using their basic instincts for survival tamura is still remaining human and would not a scene which has influenced me a lot to think positively and different about this war movie is when tamura comes into a village which is completely deserted there he fights a dog and finds a lot of corpses of japanese soldiers stacked up in front of a church this makes tamura think and even more scared than he already is that shows that the soldier is not a brave killing machine but a servant to higher beings and human most importantly after he turns away from the corpses two a couple or brother and sister very close relationship return to the village in order to get their stash of salt back the main character of the movie wants to be friendly at first although he walked up to them with his gun but shoots the woman once she starts screaming her brother boyfriend husband then runs away in fear and after a moment tamura follows him and shoots wildly at the fleeing filipino he does not hit him after tamura picks up the bag of salt something very precious he drops his gun into a river this gesture is very important in order to understand of tamura and the war comparing this movie to other world war 2 movies it is not typical at all of course all movies have suffering heroes but their heroes are more heroic than tamura he expresses everything that is human he is getting manipulated he is weak he gets scared he has hope this is typical for japanese world war two movies and for japanese society since world war two is not a discussed theme in japanese society japanese are likely to put japanese in the second world war in the role of the victim this is also very visual in this movie one of the examples is tamura another one the piled up bodies of japanese soldiers in front of the church and another important one is when the japanese soldiers are trying to cross a street and the americans are already waiting there for them and shooting all of the japanese soldiers which have worse equipment and are fed worse and have no health equipment or anything alike in my personal conclusion i have to say that it is worth seeing this film in order to finally see a movie from the other side than usual it also has no propaganda which could've been easily built in once you have watched the movie fully you will be able to see the horrors of the second world war to its total extent Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.44126051664352417 Review: the title is a reference to the destruction of the remnants of a harvest like rice by farmers who burn them creating fires on the plains this is a bleak tale of the destruction of the japanese soldier br br the story is set in the closing days of the philippines campaign as a soldier with who returns from a hospital because since he can walk they have no room for him his superior officers don't want him around since he's really too sick to work or fight abused by his officer he's sent back to the hospital with orders to either be admitted or kill himself they still won't take him and he's soon left to wander across the war landscape trying to find help or a place to stay or even just food its a bleak journey with no hope in sight and only death and man's inhumanity to man at every turn br br billed as a harrowing journey into the dark heart of man and war this is also a very funny movie this isn't to say its not horrifying it is at times but its also darkly comic how could it not be here is a film where madness and insanity run rampant people are constantly trying to hustle tobacco leaves for food trying to get even a slightly better pair of shoes trying to remain a japanese soldier in the face of absurdity by marching constantly but never getting anywhere and you can't help but laugh to be sure things go darker as it becomes clear that cannibalism maybe literally and figuratively the only way to survive but at the same time there is something uncomfortably funny about the human comedy br br hailed as a great anti war film its stark photographic style makes clear the insanity of war even as it our eye with its beauty here we see landscapes full of bodies that include the soldier and the civilian set amid fields forests and trees that would otherwise be and to some extent still are quite beautiful its a jarring sensation br br what intriguing is that i read that this is based on a novel about the redemptive power of christianity the director removed all over the religious references to hope and salvation and instead used it as to show that life stinks war stinks worse and that there is ultimately no hope br br intellectually i admire the film emotionally i don't part of it is a downbeat score which for me over what we are seeing on the screen its almost the lily since the imagery is so strong it doesn't really need to have the music force you into feeling one way or another br br is it a great film thats for you to decide for certain its unlike any other war film bloody horrific and real in ways that big budgeted films claim to be but never are this is not for those to blood and gore since its here in spades br br definitely worth a look Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9663363099098206 Review: i got this movie out a week after the death of ichikawa i suppose if there is one way to mark the passing of a great director its to raise a glass of wine to him while watching one of his greatest movies ichikawa had one of the finest careers in japanese film but as he never had a distinctive style or theme he often seems to be overlooked compared to his near contemporaries such as ozu and kurosawa he was a little younger than them but not by much he is one of those directors who defies auteur theories its likely that his wife who wrote the screenplay for this and many other of his movies was as much responsible for the quality of the movies as he was but at his best he was as good as any japanese film maker at the time in particular he had great technical skills allowing him to tell complex stories in an accessible manner but in terms of theme this movie could hardly be simpler war is hell no really its seriously hell br br fire on the plain doesn't follow the normal war genre rules there is no real beginning we start as the wretched tamura who is a regular private although it is implied he is more thoughtful and educated than most of the others at one stage it is shown he understands english but he up when the others ask him how he knows it is ordered to hospital as his unit is already in an appalling state the soldiers are defeated and starving to death they are no longer an army just a rag bag group of refugees hunted by the locals and pretty much ignored by the americans who have bigger fish to fry hunger and despair is driving the soldiers to the edge and beyond of madness br br in typical ichikawa style its not all just grim its oddly funny in parts a very black humour of course br br the high points of this movie to me are the outstanding performances from the leads and the vivid photography the characters in all their humanity but also their complete loss of humanity are all too believable this is that rare film one which will refuse to erase itself from your head even if you want to forget it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9528076648712158 Review: this is probably the greatest war film and certainly one of the greatest films there's no sentimentality no patriotic agenda not even a hopeful message of universal brotherhood in this bleak glimpse of what we can only call hell it's this quiet and lack of manipulation that give the film its astounding power there aren't any attempts to make a hero out of protagonist tamura either he's just a poor doomed sap trying to stay alive in a world of horror who hopes but isn't sure he can hang on to his humanity in the process fierce lack of cant and illusion make fires on the plain stand alone ichikawa died february 2008 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.29225975275039673 Review: my first ichikawa in many years and the first of his war films that i've seen this was gripping and brutal from the very get go in the very first scene nominal hero tamura is told that he can't continue on with his unit to which he has returned from the hospital he apparently has – but he is not sick enough for the hospital to take him given the quantity of war wounded they have but his old unit won't take him back either his co gives him a grenade and tells him that if he feels truly hopeless to blow himself the honorable thing to do br br the phillipines 1945 and the situation really does seem hopeless for tamura and everyone else is an odyssey through hell or rather – forests dead rocky plains and the dead and dying japanese soldiers hoping just for an end through peace or death film is photographed in stunning b w scope which serves to highlight both the desolation felt by tamura and those he meets on his journey towards his doom and to show how truly small and naked they all are amidst the of the mountains and the this small affair of humans will end soon the earth seems to be saying but i will survive and barely notice it br br tamura travels back towards the hospital but is not surprisingly rejected there and spends the rest of the film trying to stay alive stay human and get out of danger he doesn't manage to do very well on any account slowly starving and eventually committing some fairly repellent acts eventually he hooks up with two other desperate men who have lost or survived their units and have to in his state facing other armed men finds that the only way to live is to break with everything that he believes in br br film is as brutal uncompromising and intense as any war film i've seen there are moments of humor and tenderness but they are fleeting and don't stick in the memory such as the scene with the man on the who practically begs tamura to eat his recurring black comic bit with tamura exchanging his ragged shoes for the better of a fallen the that humans will endure to the truth that this is any war all wars all mankind as long as we continue thus a masterpiece that i probably won't watch again for a long long time watched via the beautiful criterion collection dvd Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9799073934555054 Review: ichikawa had lived through world war two and saw what its effects it had on his people in japan but so did novelist whose book was the inspiration for film fires on the plain it's a film about the men in this war or perhaps more universally in wars in general who lose their humanity the soldiers along through these fields and jungles of the in this story are almost completely without hope if not already just that it makes stone's platoon look like a picnic at least they had certain things like food after all br br they have little to no or supplies or ammunition no back up no sense of anything going their way in this combat that they've been thrust into they can't even get some proper hospital care unless if they can no longer walk at all or have lost limbs for example say if you have you're on your way but its really through the of one soldier a private tamura that we get a full sense of the futility of war both in its bleak scenes of nothingness and boredom and decay and those flashes of intense and brutal violence br br in the film tamura just wants to get some medical care this is right at the start and his told by his superior officer already he is with eyes that stare off and an expression that has been drained by years of battle that he will die if he doesn't find a hospital he doesn't really but does end up in with some soldiers at first with a platoon that seems to sort of have their act together but is really led on by a power hungry brute who just wants stash of salt and then later with two other stray soldiers who are part of a group that had previously been ambushed while crossing a road at night br br the story isn't entirely a straight line but it doesn't need to be path in fires on the plain is told in vignettes little stories like when he comes upon a seemingly deserted enemy village two of the comes back to get some supplies and tamura sneaks up on them it's an excruciating scene since so far with tamura we haven't seen him do anything outright wrong but he does so in this scene not even so much out of evil but out of fear and desperation this is also without spoiling it how he gets a stash of salt little scenes build up so brilliantly and with devastation like a simple task of finding a pair of shoes which there seem to be none or when tamura later in the film discovers his teeth are becoming torn apart and falling out from lack of total so much for food so it goes br br it should also be mentioned that this is a hauntingly realized film from ichikawa shot in a stark black and white view of the fields and woods the cinematography filling everything we see in black blacks and white hot white ichikawa also makes sure to get everything authentic from his actors not simply emotionally but with their own look and looks of desperation right on them it's as if ichikawa has to have them all surviving the film as well as characters surviving out in the wild by wild by the way i mean also cannibalism the shock of this is two fold first is the way that a soldier says half early on about eating other soldiers to who asks if it was true and only in response getting a don't ask word of caution and the second with the depiction of cannibalism itself from the crazy starving man on the hill who pulls out guts out of his lap and says with a straight face to our hero that you can eat me when i die br br this makes thing especially more brutal when it comes to the director filming the brief scenes these are i would argue more brutal than in their depictions of violence in battle the carnage that is completely random a scene i would point to and that contains just a shot that is excruciating to watch is when from a high angle we see a group of about twenty soldiers walking slowly along a hail of gunfire comes that kills only four or five but it just happens so fast and the soldiers just keep walking along at the same crawl this isn't the only shot of horrible carnage that's shown when needing to be bloody its there but splashed across the screen like something completely of the macabre but it drives the point completely br br all of the acting is staggering especially who looks to be both most at peace and most horrified by what he sees in the of looks most of the time all of the major set pieces provide something else to the gruesome experience and it all amounts to the ultimate question with an anti war film how can or why do people fight in wars like these it's almost too depressing to put into words and so ichikawa pushes our noses right up into the muck and filth and blood and demands for us to take it in so maybe some day it will never happen again or one can hope this by the end of such a bleak and great film as this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8722904324531555 Review: an unflinching descent into psychological and physical oblivion that will undoubtedly burn images of the truthful brutality and suffering of war into your cerebral in a way not many other films will in fact there is simply no other war film like it br br director ichikawa witnessed the unthinkable horror of hiroshima first hand only 10 days after the bomb was dropped he has said that from that day it would always be his mission to express the pointless empty violence humans inflict on each other and themselves br br mr ichikawa shows us that there are no winners in war for the paths to victory and defeat are paved with the same soldiers marching down roads which only have death and destruction at their end br br mr ichikawa succeeds in bringing his message to the world thru this haunting piece of cinema Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8665074110031128 Review: i saw this in 1993 on a vhs tape but have been unable to find it at any source since this is a very bleak and uncompromising look at the last days of the japanese army in the phillipines anyone with an interest in the pacific war would do well to view this film and see what conditions the other side fought under from what i can tell this is historically accurate and depicts how easily men can descend into complete i understand the japanese army was completely cut off from any re supply in the phillipines by 1945 so there is no doubt many of the horrific incidents depicted here happened i might not have been able to identify with the film's characters but i appreciate their humanity and struggle to survive if i had to a list of the ten greatest war films this film would be on it see it if you can get it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9608463048934937 Review: you think the police are always right br br you believe that eye witnesses are always right br br you believe the will not take a case to court if lazy police have failed to perform 98 of a basic investigation br br you believe a u s city might have a few bad apples in law enforcement but that the good cops will quickly those who engage in evil for sake in the bud br br you believe that the possibility of an ex football being as a detective solely because his dad is the county sheriff and being allowed to beat confessions out of randomly selected teenagers with absolutely no fear of negative consequences to himself could happen in the america of the 1930s but not today br br you believe a judge will not send a case to the jury if anyone with a brain in their head can see the is a totally random by by the police because it was hot and they did not feel like working that day br br you believe that all the innocent people imprisoned six months here or 20 years there are exceptions to the rule and an injustice like this could never involve your family member someone in the middle class or someone like you br br you think that you are aware of every terrible 100 proved outrage of the last 10 years in america yet you haven't seen this film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7688388228416443 Review: fires on the plain 1959 br br you don't see films like this anymore on the is an incredible depiction of the lives of the soldiers of the japanese imperial army masterpiece follows tamura a soldier with as he wanders around the landscape in the last year of the war he is sent away to the hospital by his commanding officer only to be refused treatment and so he is sent back his co tells him to go back and if they refuse him again then his last order is to kill himself with his grenade he is refused again but meets up with a band of sitting outside the hospital the next day they are by american troops and tamura flees choosing not to kill himself and from there he wanders from place to place trying to get to he discovers that some men have been eating human flesh in order to survive while others trade as much tobacco as they can for whatever they can get back br br the film is filled with a quiet sense of desperation and desolation with a hint of insanity everyone we see is skin and bones covered in dirt wearing torn and tattered rags ichikawa uses his camera to catch some beautiful shots of the landscape and the japanese soldiers who walk it ichikawa was famous in japan for making many comedies and satires and there are moments in fires on the plain that are hilarious take for example a shot of what appears to be a dead man lying face down in a pool of water a soldier walks but and asks himself aloud if that is how they will all end up to which the man lifts his head out of the water and replies what was that and then drops his face even deeper into the puddle than before another hilarious sequence involves one man finding a pair of boots along the trail he takes the boots replacing them with his old ones another man walks by and sees that pair of boots and switches up for his old boots the scene continues until finally tamura finds the exchange spot and examines the boots left without hardly any sole he looks carefully at his own and at ones on the ground and deciding that they're both he removes his own and goes barefoot the film is filled with incredible scenes one after another like and kurosawa ichikawa knew how to use his camera to paint beautiful and stunning pictures there are many stunning shots of men in barren empty plains surrounded by nothing but smoke in the air and dead or dying bodies on the broken earth there is another incredible scene where dozens of japanese soldiers attempt to cross a road guarded by yanks in the middle of the night all crawling on their hands and knees as the camera watches on from above br br the film gets its name from the of smoke rising up from fires on the plains seen throughout the film they represent to the soldiers life a little more ordinary the lives of japanese farmers back home burning of corn their of hope for the normal life however are in hostile hands br br the film caused a stir in its day with its graphic content much emphasis is placed on the horror of war not just with the enemy but within your ranks and yourself fires on the plains is an incredibly authentic and moving and somewhat disturbing portrait of the horror suffered by the men making up the lower ranks of the imperial army clint eastwood's letters from while it is a very good film comes nowhere close to realizing the horror of war depicted in fires on the plain eastwood was no doubt influenced by the film seeing as he claims to be such a classic japanese film buff many war films show that war is hell through the eyes of the winners in fires on the plain we're shown that war is even more hellish when you're on the losing end br br 4 4 Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.27512145042419434 Review: this film is a knockout fires on the plain referred to is the burning off at the end of harvest time a happy memory for tamura he this in his mind many and at the end of this bleak film like a man dying of thirst he he is home and this last illusion is all he has left billy wilder's the big carnival ace in the hole is the only film that comes to mind that is as bleak as this little masterpiece by ichikawa while i think the whole film is brilliant two scenes that come to mind are when a platoon of japanese soldiers trying to escape crawling on there are ambushed by americans and massacred true horror and as an american soldier and a pretty girl soldier are having a cigarette on the side on the road she smiles as she with the then her face changes to rage as she see's two japanese soldiers trying to she grabs a gun and kills them with joy the american soldier attempts to stop her but has no chance to me this speaks volumes at the committed by the japanese in the philippines all in all a great film if you have the stomach for it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9287915825843811 Review: the main achievement of this film is that though racially the film still manages to out a of war portrayals that leave a lasting identification with whoever may view it and whoever was present at this time though good films may have the ability of their subjects which is often a hard thing to do great films have the ability of their subjects which is what this film does br br instead of carving a context of unity the film depicts the japanese in the sick of the phillipines war front in february 1945 making signs for or war but rather making signs of the feelings death destruction victory and sickness of war with the bloody hands of the defeated far different and superior to films such as apocalypse now and full metal jacket both which needed a satirical of and the american and using all races as one struggle which is fine yet not as grand as a film that uses one race and view which would look fascist if created in america to convey the horror of war and show what it is really like br br the only way the main character makes it through this movie to the end is by being sick hence through this character through his sickness his saving face we see the end of wwii in the phillipines in february of 1945 and the way in which the americans japanese and came together in bloody acts of warfare where you live to die br br the film is patently influenced by a way of filmic portrayal which is original and to a viewer whether then or now for the techniques it employs conveys all the horrors of war in form whether a showcase for or like zero by roberto a story emerges from the environment and the conditions associated with it br br the film's opening with the two way discussion between the two japanese soldiers and the events through this opening we feel that the struggle is human against human and human with human it shows that they relied on each other to face the enemy in the past battles but now in this opening or of the experiences of the japanese in the phillipines new information is to the main character tamura giving a of a cannibal reliance on one another if they wish to survive br br the jungle is gritty wet and thick and the sky is not and pouring we wade with the though and as sick as the land around them nameless are everywhere every now and then one can not tell if they are bodies rocks or corn apparently there is no difference here all is dead and sick all is dying all they have lest to feed upon are rare monkeys and dead bodies of fallen comrades and or nameless enemies br br often tamura meets a fallen other near death though crushed in spirit and crushing his some offer up their bodies for him to eat but he refuses he still like as in giants and toys will not into the death of dignity and japanese morals for this is all he really has to hold up for his survival a dignity of self hence when is a soldier for consumption he shoots him because of it tamura may be used to the killing but to the sickness of killing and he can't decipher he is neither a good man or a bad man he wishes to survive but will not go the extra mile beyond simple straight war killing his self belonged dead on the battlefield he isn't happy here to wade and wipe the weak for his survival br br the sickness he he sees everywhere in everyone and sadly he lacks the ethical of thinking either thinking entirely about others since he can't give up his body for them since of his contagious or thinking entirely about himself since he sees the sickness in everyone though still killing them even if they do no harm seen in his attack on the two in the hut he can't see anyone no one can see anyone the only see an from and an to health the heart of survival instincts br br often an arm appears pointing to the left of the screen towards what must be hope for there in that far lies their freedom yet it is blocked by american soldiers leaving the japanese to slowly die in this dirt even a church tower appears reflecting the light off an unseen sun but on closer crows wildly about it religion too is an air of poison br br the japanese title of the film gives more evidence to the themes or feelings of the film the to fate the of existence under leaders and lives controlled by others its proper translation has a subject of heavy debate among historians as non koreans translate it as slave and slavery while many koreans argue that was not a slave system but a servant class system that does not meet the criteria for slavery a way to typically to escape wrenching poverty this improves upon the war theme and symbolism of br br isn't it important at the time period to ask ourselves what the purpose is of what will become our won history should we be comfortable of letting it without conscious effort for change is it not who we are fighting that age old history question but rather why are we fighting fires on the plain is with and mickey curtis based on a novel by in japanese with subtitles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.926453173160553 Review: or fires on the plain is a film that is so excellent on so many levels that not enough good things can be said about it my only regret is that i was not able to see this 1959 film sooner br br being something of a film purist i tend to look at films for their artistic merits based upon dialog acting photography and even the efforts to remain true to the period in terms of costume ultimately i want to know if the film is truthful enough in revealing the human condition to make me think without me with what the director wants me to think br br fires on the plain is a great film because it crafts a portrait filled with realistic human reactions to the dying fires of a great historical catastrophe br br film is a of war on all levels as any good war film should be war is horrifying bloody destructive it is also murderous on the psyche however what is fundamental about fires on the plain is its unapologetic look at the japanese soldiers it shows them slowly collapsing under the weight of superior american and their nation's inability to wage a war of its own making a code encouraging death before surrender is at the heart of this madness br br i was astonished to see such an honest and brutally close look at the bitter of japan's military made just 14 years after the end of what the japanese call the great pacific war ichikawa reveals what the germans called the war life the plight of the common soldier br br film is interesting since even today japan is having a hard time fully coming to terms with its wartime its of conquered peoples the racism of its war against the chinese and war crimes which included cannibalism by soldiers and officers practiced not only against one another but against allied prisoners of war br br ichikawa produces a stark representation of the of soldiers by a of bad political decisions and cultural pressures br br this stark examination is skillfully done by portraying the doomed soldiers as human beings who exhibit at various times fear brilliantly laconic humor dialog by its and a plot whose complexity is by the grim wilderness setting br br portrait is a ragged and painful tapestry of defeated men the tamura played as a and gentle soul by is a good soldier who can't abandon his humanity though he is as frightened and lost as his comrades before he departs for a hospital that will reject him as too healthy tamura is given a hand grenade by a superior who recognizing the hopelessness of their situation advises tamura to kill himself br br why hopelessly ill supplied and incapable unit was not ordered to surrender at the start of the film is telling ichikawa makes it plain that the war is over and everyone is merely waiting to die as tamura leaves his unit for his hopeless search for physical and spiritual salvation he sees his comrades pointlessly digging an air raid shelter they appear like corpses looking up from their own mass grave br br we later watch as the overworked medical staff abandons the dying patients to an all consuming american artillery barrage the pathetic patients who crawl from their in a vain attempt to survive appear like pathetic creatures dragging themselves from an force you know they won't survive br br ichikawa makes it plain that the only thing worse than a defeated army is one that has lost its honor by abandoning its humanity and its comrades as tamura staggers through the jungles of we encounter the noble the dying and the exploitive cannibalism its ugly head as soldiers begin to eat one another rather than surrender to american beef br br when the men do talk of surrender the propaganda of how americans kills prisoners is by a worldly wise soldier who reveals that the approaching americans feed and care for prisoners of war because they unlike the japanese respect brave soldiers who are forced to give up br br it is the japanese who intend to die fighting for the emperor long after resistance has lost all meaning those willing to fight to the death will be killed it is the of war br br after shooting a murderous and cannibalistic whom he earlier offered his own body to as food the careless surrender also seems to be an intentional form of suicide his death is a lonely image was ichikawa trying to tell us of the internal conflict of the ordinary soldier who wants to live but who is still trapped by his nation's suicidal cultural codes br br if someone watches this film carefully he or she will see that and is the enemy the americans are portrayed as a advanced people willing to employ that technology in the form of military power a lesson that transformed japanese postwar society film isn't so shallow that it america ichikawa the layers of japan's destructive policies that created the war and then to continue it when all was lost br br ichikawa does not mention the nuclear weapons dropped upon and hiroshima he doesn't have to the slow motion destruction of the imperial japanese army in the philippines reveals the seeds of japan's Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.77183997631073 Review: a harrowing masterpiece on the sheer madness and despair of war fires on the plain is not going to be to everybody's taste this is a war movie in the truest possible sense of the term one that resorts neither to flag waving patriotism nor saccharine sentimentality cuts deep it's ugly and bleak as few things ever committed on celluloid will ever be this is war behind the with no triumphs or heroes no moral or defeats to be had just a handful of gaunt and terrible looking men across a land by war like fleeing a great disaster the characters defy moral judgment because they are creatures by a great a that does not permit questions of a moral nature war and survival one's will against the other's in a battlefield arena the loser is simply removed from existence br br tamura soldier in the japanese imperial army is from his platoon and ordered to report in a nearby hospital on account of him blood and being disliked by the rest of the platoon he's told to never come back and instead commit suicide by hand grenade in case the hospital rejects him which it does the hospital is nothing but a shack made of wooden and the hospital surgeon simply tells him that if he's capable of walking he's just fine it is in that shabby excuse of a hospital that one of the most harrowing scenes of the film takes place as the area is carpet bombed by american planes the doctors and those who can walk and sustain themselves flee from the hospital and into the woods moments before the hospital is blown to pieces the gaunt and crippled figures of the sick and injured crawl out of it in every manner of posture dressed in their sickly white robes as if the building is some kind of beast spewing and filth out upon the earth br br that is greatest success the stark and brooding depiction of the suffering of war in simple but evocative images without melodrama or pseudo heroism soldiers cross a marsh knee deep in mud move across the opposite bank and into a field only to discover enemy tanks hiding in the woods their lights shining like eyes as they scan the dark a of injured soldiers dirty and half mad crossing a road dropping to the ground on the sound of enemy planes on a pile of dead bodies an abandoned village a mad soldier that believes himself to be sitting under a tree covered with flies and his own excrement offering his arm to be eaten by tamura when he's dead these are the images ichikawa conjures for our eyes merciless and unflinching in their poignancy but honest and raw br br doesn't rush to get somewhere it is content to follow travels through the war torn land as he tries to reach the center of and observe the madness and of war the movie through the sludge of the horror of war slow and brooding just like the characters it follows the final thirty minutes with tamura taking refuge with two who feed on are the closest comes to to conventional narratives and they're no less powerful for that matter strikingly photographed in black and white with great performances from the cast and assured direction is not only among the best war movies to be made but also among the finest of japanese cinema Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9875916242599487 Review: every american who thinks he or she understands world war two should see this movie few hollywood films about the war have the stereotype of japanese soldiers as emotionless orders without thinking we like to think that every japanese man was ready and able to fight to the death right up to the day we bombed fires on the plain shows a different reality troops pathetically and starved to the point of cannibalism they refer to human flesh as monkey meat the movie and novel on which it was based also put to death the myth that japanese soldiers all preferred death to surrender they had good reason to believe that their enemies were in no mood to take prisoners to me it raises a question most americans would rather avoid if the japanese military was so beaten down at this point in the war why was it necessary to nuke hiroshima Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6650329828262329 Review: this is undoubtedly the most harrowing black and white war film that i've watched as a matter of fact the only western director during this time to remotely approach its level of intensity and sheer visceral power in his work was samuel fuller by the way i had attended a ichikawa retrospective at london's national film theatre in september 2002 but only managed to catch some of his work made between 1960 and 1973 br br the film is certainly as depressing as it's reputed to be however it also displays welcome touches of black humor throughout the man who wakes up to answer a soldier and promptly again the deliciously ironic shoe exchange sequence a eccentric telling the hero which part of the body he should eat etc incidentally the script was written by a woman the director's own wife br br ichikawa is a versatile and prolific film maker whose reputation may not be as high as it was during his peak years 1956 65 but his direction here is often striking the startling pre credits sequence the hero is violently by his superior officer for being from hospital earlier than expected the death of a japanese at the hands of a gun toting woman the bombing of a hospital with the medical staff running away to save themselves leaving the wounded soldiers behind to crawl out of the shack at their own limited pace the march in the rain of the disillusioned soldiers which also involves the afore mentioned business with the shoes that actually recalls a similar scene in all quiet on the western front 1930 a hill littered with the bodies of soldiers attempting to climb it the finale etc surely one of the film's major assets is the stunning cinematography of the and desolate muddy landscape br br the film is notorious for treating the taboo subject of cannibalism almost 10 years before it became a staple of horror movies but approach is not only subtle but highly effective the flesh is actually referred to as monkey meat while the hero is seen only once and promptly spits out the piece along with most of his decaying teeth when the weak soldier played by mickey curtis who despite his name was a japanese pop idol of the time indulges the ground nearby is splashed with blood br br in the ichikawa remembers that method practicing lead actor whose portrayal is unforgettable by the way arrived on the set at starvation point with the result that production was forced to shut down for two weeks until he donald perceptive interview favors the nihilism of the film over the underlying patriotism behind such gut wrenching recent hollywood fare as saving private ryan 1998 br br fires on the plain is universally considered to be one of its director's top efforts and out of the several films of ichikawa i've watched the closest to it in spirit are the harp 1956 another character driven war film but with a spiritual tone and which is also available on dvd from criterion and aka 1958 which was actually given a limited theatrical showing as part of a foreign film week a couple of years ago personally i also have a particular soft spot for the director's stunningly stylized color extravaganza an actor's revenge 1963 which i've actually caught twice at the in 1999 and the afore mentioned 2002 retrospective Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636343717575073 Review: this is one of the most anti traditional war movies about was i have seen instead of the typical films that stress glory and perhaps super human characters like john wayne this film is the exact opposite the de that also happens in war the story concerns the japanese who are stranded in the phillipines after the us returned in late 1944 early 1945 by the time the movie begins the japanese have clearly been beaten but because of the insane logic of they cannot allow themselves to consider surrender at one of many poignant moments the lead character is told at the beginning of the film to report to the hospital since he isn't capable of fighting due to his the problem is that the hospital won't accept him so his commander tells him to once again go to the hospital and if they won't accept him he should blow himself up with a grenade well this happens just in the first five minutes of the movie a lot worse things this soldier and the few because they won't surrender plus there is a case in the movie where a soldier does try to surrender but is gunned down this happened a lot later in the war because so often the japanese soldiers trapped themselves to blow up when they came near in addition the film shows the most vivid depiction of starvation and the accompanying madness of any film i have seen in addition cannibalism cowardice and betrayal all accompany this very gritty realistic and depressingly realistic film you simply couldn't have made a better film of this type horrible but great Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9454813003540039 Review: during ww2 in the japanese soldiers are starving dying growing weak and becoming more and more insane a small group of soldiers trying to stay alive have eventually to cannibalism this film perfectly portrays the insanity that people under extreme conditions there are a few humorous parts in this movie but the majority of it is just a very slow moving and realistic film it follows these soldiers from one painful moment to another and eventually to death a very interesting film showing the death and the horror of what may have been the worst war the world has ever seen Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.379098504781723 Review: although it has been a failure in movie theaters because mainly farmer one of the 3 top stars in france had not the first role fans had changed their mind after that and were waiting for it on dvd when it has been released on dvd this year it has have a tremendous success the others fails was the slow pace and the incredible length at that time 1994 that have annoyed critics but the melancholic story makes mandatory that slow pace and long time the moral of the film is you cannot escape from the death you are destined for it is the same theme than in the movie final destination and makes it a gothic tale the atmosphere is very melancholic Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9493938684463501 Review: i watched this on hbo because it won the oscar a week earlier it compares with fictional courtroom dramas br br the story is of a 15 year old black kid placed on trial for the murder of an elderly white woman based almost solely on the identification by the victim's husband and on a confession that the defense was br br about half the footage is of the trial it's with footage of the defense lawyers two public defenders explaining their case interviewing witnesses and visiting key locations this is edited with a minimum of needless repetition and placed in logical order the camera work is pretty solid and there's a mildly surprising epilogue Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5816773176193237 Review: i finally managed to see this movie after so many years of br br i was so curious to see if this movie it is as bad as some people say br br and my opinion is that this movie it wasn't bad at all on the contrary it was amazing br br i enjoyed every second from it from the beginning until the end br br the actors were great they sent me the feeling that i was living the story at the same time as the movie was playing br br the landscapes were so beautiful were the film was shot and it did charmed me also the music was extraordinary and i have nothing br br to br br i think that the plot was very original i don't think that i saw a movie like this br br it is a shame that it isn't recognized all over the world to bad for those who didn't get the chance to see it i give this movie 10 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7354562878608704 Review: how to summarize this film it is simply impossible why you should see it maybe for the story very probably for the actors catherine above all for the universe and the poetry this is a tale sad sometimes dark but a tale i love this film just waiting for the dvd thank you mister Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8308151960372925 Review: can to some people look a bit long but it's one of rare real adventure film it could be compare to with a bit of sleepy you must see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.960910439491272 Review: i think it's incredibly hard to write any kind of full scale review to merely because it's one of those viewer dependent complex and philosophical movies that are brain wearing if while watching them you're trying to enjoy their shell and get to their core simultaneously yet there are several things which are certain and beyond any doubt for any man of art which i hope i am the first thing it's a certain masterpiece even of that kind of art which remains through a long long time the second it's one of those rare dark movies in which darkness is poetic even romantic attractive and much more sad than depressing like the art of or david as to the core of the movie someone called it though i don't agree with that because actually it's far beyond logic and much more like edgar poe's dark and scary but through that touching the most gentle strings of our souls actually on the poetic side which is much more important than the narrative is a tale about eternal peace and love which can be achieved only through eternal childhood of soul those who have such souls are usually branded as crazy by our society but from another point of view they all have the virtue all the others lost when become grown the virtue of god's love indeed is a very christian movie be like children mt 18 3 is it's real hidden tag line though the movie never deals with any kind of moral and concentrates only on the christian philosophy for dare to suppose true god is beyond any human moral yet i think that is too harsh portraying grown people as a sort of demons trying to steal childhood from rare survived souls but it's his point of view and he has a right to think so while watching don't try to look for some hidden symbols though there are some better look for thoughts expressed through characters and their behavior and do learn from them also i cannot mention that the movie looks astonishingly through excellent photography especially through rational use of color filters incredibly editing wonderful acting of all the cast and of course due to the atmospheric beauty of winter mountains that reminded me of the hunters in the snow also interestingly enough the scene with death in the form of an old woman with sunken black eyes riding a cart instantly reminded me of plague from the series of drawings by the norwegian painter depicting how a black plague is sweeping out the population of a small town in the mountain valley is it a coincidence Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9144144058227539 Review: that's certainly not the best film ever but that's certainly worth seeing for people with a special kind of mind so the one who loves sadness and depression and scary fairy tales at night and wolves and real madness welcome if you find a copy of course as for me i could stand it only once but since that the wolves and saint lucy and children's drawings and a christ live in my nightmares Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9623231291770935 Review: is a long excruciating journey from bad to worse in the life of protagonist after whom the movie is named young gas poisoned first world war lieutenant of very delicate health who previously was a doctor in an orphanage for children with some mental goes in a search of their new location and finds much more than he ever intended to and quite of a different nature depressive atmosphere of ultimate despair where the insane ones are much less horrible than the sane where the madness is a kind of poetry will hold you hypnotized from the very first frames of this film to the last and all the beauty beauty of the winter and mountains beauty of snowy landscapes and wild woods i don't even know how all the sorrow and sadness of last days of war could be made so beautiful Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9762600064277649 Review: br br is a strange dark obsessive object the casting is impressive the plot is powerful reminded me of edgar poe's tales probably not a masterpiece but it does leave us with the remembrance of strong images fine music fear sadness confusion and a sentence that says it all the wolves are coming is quite forgotten now and when it was released nobody seemed to appreciate it that's a shame if you ever have a chance to see this well give it a try Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9754263162612915 Review: simply one of the best movies ever if you won't get it sorry for you i believe that someday people will include this one in their all time top not now but in the far future Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5208263993263245 Review: a wonderful film a charming quirky family story a cross country journey filled with lots of interesting oddball stops along the way several very cool cameos great cast led by rod steiger carries the film along and leads to a surprise ending well directed shot a really nice movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782524704933167 Review: i loved this film a must see for any rod steiger fan producer suzanne and director stewart have brought us a true family film that touches the soul an incredibly well put together movie with a beautiful soundtrack Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9727455973625183 Review: with that carry the same dark weaknesses we all unfortunately possess lying deception laziness the list goes on br br however as an american i was shocked to see that corruption and racism exist in today's police force as is reflected with the duval county sheriff horrible detective and police work with the murder of a white female tourist and a 15 year old accused black youth i shook my head in shame that detectives were protected from their abusive work while a young man's life hung in the crooked balance of justice br br however there is also a story of hope with our system and how poorly paid public defenders stuck by their guns irony intended and forced the truth from the detectives i wanted to fly down to florida and tell anybody with influence what a great public team they have in duval county those lawyers care about the little man and most importantly for justice br br the other story line is about faith and family praises to the family and their strong christian submit any dedicated religion beliefs and wonderful family values i hope they win their lawsuit against the duval county sheriff's department br br bravo for justice bravo for the little guy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9562072157859802 Review: this film is a sleeper because rod is the only big name in the credits yet all of the supporting actors fit well with his character it was fitting that in his last film rod steiger reminded us once more of his inventive power as an actor he portrayed a and acceptance of the end of life in a individual and convincing performance because his character was close to death the story brings us closer to the most precious things granted to us the privilege of life relationships with family members and the empathy of those who care for us his search together with his grand daughter for one of his sons provided enough suspense to keep me waiting expecting a highly charged climax such as the meeting of two long separated elderly lovers who were also on the of death in forever young i wondered how the meeting would be staged and how tightly my emotions would be wound by the time he and his granddaughter reached the end of his quest i was delighted to find that the story brought more than i expected the delightfully satisfying climax brought for me a greater appreciation of the value of the precious gifts of life love and family that are enjoyed today by me and by all of us Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9763661623001099 Review: i found this film rather brilliant initially i wanted a when animals attack flick along the lines of or even rogue but was delivered a truly horrific ordeal that was not devoid of humanity having been to the areas this was made including the croc farm at the start of the movie even sharing the same guide it added to the fear factor those really are everywhere up there though i don't think they had the attitude of this yes there were some melodramatic moments but they contributed rather distract from the whole atmosphere i genuinely cared for the characters and contemplating what would i do in their boat not knowing where your enemy or the sound of the croc down at night was genuinely frightening i would argue that this flick is one of the best horrors i have seen in years coming close to the descent i give it four alligator Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.24199718236923218 Review: spoilers looking for a little more excitement then seeing crocodiles being fed at the local game reserve sisters grace and pat diana glenn together with grace's boyfriend adam andy decide to take a trip in the desolate and deserted of human australian br br with their swamp guide jimmy ben at the helm of his boat the four get by a giant crocodile who quickly grabs and drags a terrified jimmy down to the bottom along with him grace pat adam end up stranded on a tree in the swamp with pat hanging on for dear life on the boat the rest of the film has the hungry and determined crocodile play a cat and mouse or and human game with the trio that ends in a showdown at a mud bank just where the dead and body of jimmy finally came to it's rest br br both the director and actors in the film take full advantage of the swamp making it at times far more scary then the giant crocodile swimming in it we get to see the killer crocodile just about a half dozen times in the movie but everyone of them hits you and jimmy grace pat adam right in the gut br br there were kept in suspense by the giant reptile always doing his damage from beneath that comes so unexpectedly that it the attacks has far more effect when you don't see them coming then like in the last ten minutes of the movie when you do you wonder right from the start who in the end would survive the crocodile attacks and eventually live to tell about them the ending with the crocodile human confrontation was about the weakest and most unrealistic part in the film br br the crocodile who was both so and effective in the earlier scenes seemed to have punched or himself out not having either the strength or speed to grab with his deadly jaws and finish off the sole survivor of the expedition in fact the killer was so ineffective that even after he his victim or victims he just couldn't hold on to them this in the end turned out to be fatal on his part br br a lot like jaws the film black water has the killer crocodile like the great white shark in jaws more interested is killing his human prey then eating them with all the food available in the swamp and rivers that he inhabited the crocodile was only after the quartet grace pat adam jimmy for invading his watery domain that he felt was the grand ruler of and for daring to do that they were to pay with their lives Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3078017830848694 Review: the movie starts out with three people on a play it by ear holiday who decide to first visit a crocodile farm and then go on to a little lighter activity a fishing tour br br you pick up some interesting information about crocodiles during their visit to the farm and the information adds just enough to increase the suspense later during the movie as you recall what was told earlier on br br the action in the movie is well timed and not over done suspense is built through the what the unknown and the sometimes gut wrenching decisions the characters make in the movie br br i found myself wondering what i would do if i was in the same boat no pun intended br br the film quality was really good and the effects where realistic believable and not over the top or cartoon looking and out of place the way you sometimes get with cgi br br as a horror movie buff i watch just about every horror movie i can get my hands on in just about every genre and this is one of the best crocodile horror movies if not the best i have seen br br watch this movie and you will not be disappointed Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9022348523139954 Review: black water is a movie that in a way surprised me and definitely exceeded my original expectations black water is truly a very well structured unpredictable thrilling well directed and well creepy movie the plot is actually somewhat original and will definitely keep you intrigued with it one thing i love about this movie is the direction because mainly on how it surpassed my original expectations my original expectations of black water was that it was a made acted directed paced and boring movie it really wasn't well the acting is nothing to praise because there were times were i feel they didn't show enough emotions and there are some lines that feel just so scripted however i love the direction because all of it's shots seem predictable but like when watching it say the camera gets a slow shot of the water and it goes quite you're like the about to attack however the attacks are very unpredictable which was bad for me who doesn't handle films like this all to greatly and this does make you jump plus i just love that it's one of those horror movies that don't rely on the sudden big sound blast to make you jump but instead the actual movie i also like how the story is about people who are trapped in these trees it made it seem very real and definitely kept your eyes on the screen i must say i didn't think the opening 20 so minutes were done well and i think they made the boat a little heavier than it would have been in real life plus i didn't like how they tried their absolute best to make the characters situation seem entirely hopeless when it really wasn't also again i just don't think some of the characters actions were realistic for example i wouldn't have gone anywhere near the water knowing their was a crocodile in it let alone a killer one however these problems really that major and i was still able to enjoy the film overall as far as movies go i've seen better but as far as animal attack horror films a genre i get easily scarred at it's one of the better ones you'll see and sure it's not perfect but that doesn't mean it's not worth a shot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8390524387359619 Review: if you've ever seen open water this is the same kind of gritty edgy indie style of film i liked the action suspense the slow building of it all i just hope they don't do to this one what they did to open water with that sequel but anyways the one thing i didn't like was the annoying younger sister i was rooting for the croc the whole time film starts out pretty much like it should kids packing up for a trip they hire a guide who mysteriously left 5 mins before they got there so i guess his assistant takes the two sisters and the boyfriend out on the water now mind you this is the second day of their adventure curiously enough the first day they spent at guess hmm a crocodile farm so they are out there and all is good for a little while then bang crocodile time very intense you know something in this movie you don't see the crocodile a whole heck of a lot but when you do gosh it is very scary i love the and eyes and the of fog that seems to the croc every time he raises his head above the water very very creepy but good overall this is a great film if you can get past the annoying little sister Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9382086396217346 Review: when i read the synopsis 3 people lost in the wild battling against a huge crocodile i wasn't exactly drawn in it sounded like the typical yawn movie horror formula of a bunch of people stalked by a monster except in this case there are only three of them so we wouldn't even get the macabre of watching them get picked off one by one br br however i watched it couldn't sleep nothing else to do and it turned out to be much better than expected the acting is great the atmosphere tense and you really get that rare sense of a low budget winner br br horror as it should be done first rate film making it's not perfect but it's well worth seeing i give it a 7 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9591696262359619 Review: black water has to be one of the best australian movies i've seen in many years my girlfriend and i sat gripping each others hands jumping in all the right spots this is as much a crocodile film as open water was a shark film in other words the creatures are merely part of the dilemma the trap in which people find themselves through circumstances how director's andrew and david wring as much suspense and terror from such a modest situation is amazing to watch unfold and when i say terror its not overblown artificially constructed squirm moments but more little touches that when you ask yourself how would i feel in that situation lead you to conclude scared witless performances were great the pacing and gorgeous to other life in the were excellent and the ending moments of the film felt very right this is a fitting feature debut for two directors who should rightfully by very proud go and watch this very beautifully shot and acted suspenseful film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9882526993751526 Review: went out with my friends and saw this movie last weekend here in london we didn't know what to expect the poster gave some of it away and i won't say any more so as not to spoil the plot but we found it to be an excellent film with great acting convincing plot and scary as hell having done some research on the making of the film i have to hand it to those guys the filmmakers actors writers etc for having put together such a film with such limited resources post production very well done too for all of that i give them a 10 out of 10 and i hope they will continue their fine work keep it up guys you rock Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7867387533187866 Review: like most i thought crocodile movie' so far we've had and rogue in the last 12 months what can they do that's new where both those films were about action and violence this one's about fear and tension br br the performances aren't oscar worthy when there's nothing going on but in times of distress or terror these people suffer so much it's like torture there are holes in the plot and maybe don't really behave like this as others have pointed out but the fear is so effective it's a stretch to say you'll enjoy this movie it'll leave you feeling as uncomfortable as the passion of the christ Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4597247242927551 Review: i watched this movie with my mother she is 81 yrs old and was raised to be a bigot she even acknowledges this i don't think she really understood what was happening she had already made up her mind that the kid was guilty scary i felt for this child and his family what torture they went through and remained faithful that is true faith back to the movie i was disgusted by the police force and their ineptitude i am so glad that this public was chosen to work this case it was very fortunate for this family that they had a person that cared enough to see through the crap that was handed to him i could tell when one the cops was lying he would not look the in the eyes his eyes moved to the side when he answered the questions it is unfortunate that a black person has to be punished because of the color of his skin i read the book about the black man being dragged behind a truck by three white men they were finally found guilty after many years i can't remember the title but it was the same premise whites doing whatever they want with blacks i am sure the child in the movie will be traumatized for a long time if not forever i pointed out to my mother that most serial killers and are white no comment from her i want to commend the director and producer of this film i feel the exposure they gave to this blatant injustice was a necessary project i am an avid viewer of indy films i feel that they are well written and have substance i am pleased that i happened to grab this movie on the shelf i felt compelled to write a comment because of how strongly i feel about the film and the prejudice that continues to exist in our modern society Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2905384600162506 Review: the basic plot of this film has already been detailed in several other comments so i won't bother i'd like to first commend the producer cast directors and crew for creating a wonderfully engaging film on a meager budget a small fraction of standard hollywood fare that doesn't look cheap these people have a drive to make something new and entertaining while not spending a fortune doing it this is essentially art for sake i know i know some of you will decide that this is not art but something less and that's fine i for one am glad that people like these will continue to put forth the time and effort for our benefit without expecting huge dollar br br now to the criticism i feel that the scenario presented is credible to a point it's wonderful when everything works out and the hero heroine saves the day and well that ends well what gets me is the blatant manipulation of events so that blind luck is responsible more than courage and strength br br when lee was attacked but not severely injured somehow she washed up on a mud bank right next to the dead guide then miraculously his loaded revolver is still in his and it actually works after some cleaning and finally when lee is attacked on the mud bank and jumps in the water once again the croc fails to kill her she ends up with her hand in his her mouth and manages to repeatedly pull the trigger ultimately to blow the brains out literally br br i came to the conclusion that having lee go hand to mouth with the croc was just a way to end the film with the human in triumph based upon what i have seen the attack and continue to hold on until the prey stops struggling will spin around and around to and drown the prey that happened to the first 3 victims but not to lee she had teeth marks but they were not deep br br i think that the ending would have been better had the croc won frankly thereby proving his dominance of the his territory for millions of years but then how many of us would have been upset or disappointed that the pretty girl didn't get out alive Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.1967247724533081 Review: i put this movie on not expecting much other than a b movie gore fest thankfully i was presented with a very well made film that built up the suspense and managed to maintain it throughout its run time this was an impressive achievement the acting was solid creating characters that you cared about and related to and although some may find the film slow it did force you to think about what you would have done in the same situation added to this there was some fine camera work and the directors pulled it all together admirably an excellent effort then that is well worth your time if you prefer development and suspense over gore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682973623275757 Review: i've read many unflattering comments regarding this film and the only things i have seen that they all have in common are boring and unrealistic br br first of all they used real how much more realistic can you get no cgi no no just a croc and a piece of meat have fun br br there is no question that this film gets off to a slow start character development what little they had anyway does take a bit of time and i think this is primarily where this film lacks br br however when the film gets going i found the action picked up dramatically i don't mean to say that there is a lot of action if anything there are more moments where the croc can't be seen at all and the people are just waiting however we know that there isn't going to be any relief and that the croc is just its time this had a similar eerie feel to other films that achieve their horror through non action such as open water another film that has been criticized by some viewers as being boring personally i think that viewers who find themselves incapable of feeling the suspense have had their attention spans removed at birth but that's just me br br finally the characters feel real and the situation is such that it really could happen to anyone in the right circumstances furthermore the deaths are completely real and at times it's a little tough to watch br br all in all this one's a winner Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.18161292374134064 Review: one of the best horror suspense movies i have seen in a long time wow it was a big surprise and stunning at how good this movie was sometimes a gem like this will surface but is rare i expected a popcorn monster flick and a mildly diverting way to spend a late night but instead a very well made and directed movie with great acting and made with passion and heart br br this is a movie that makes you feel for the characters and what happens to them and it is filmed like you are there and it is really happening i know some people in other reviews compare it to open water but i disagree because i thought open water was quite boring and mediocre while this movie was the opposite although superficially they are filmed in the same realistic style br br the actors are unknowns at least to me but they all are very effective and convey the dire situation with frightening intensity and realism the story is well done and flows smoothly the plot is logical and appears to be something that could happen all the actions and thoughts of the characters are quite what a person would do and think about very believable and this makes the movie more real because of it br br i had tears in my eyes at the end i must say a movie seldom has this effect on me this is how powerful and emotional this movie was done and i am suitably impressed by the director and actors of this great movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9819499850273132 Review: so well made no cgi crap has anyone else been on the jumping tour of darwin's adelaide river before black water was way realistic rogue was a bit cringeworthy br br thought the blonde chick was excellent in it haven't really seen her before and the other chick is a babe she is always excellent br br v suspenseful i would compare it to jaws over any other man eating animal flick br br got the hole aussie thing down pat without going ott with and as well br br loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.960488498210907 Review: i live up here in croc territory and remember well the true events that inspired this movie our guts fall out each time we hear of a croc attack black water is quite simply the best croc movie i have ever seen while i loved rogue last year for all its effects and scenes it was the local scenes that captured our audience we laughed in rogue more than anything black water however really resonated with the eeriness and fear that you can experience when you are alone in the you guys call them or but they're every tourist should see this film before heading to the northern territory the ending was a bit of a letdown after the rest of the film but i'll be adding this one to my dvd collection when it becomes available Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9552018046379089 Review: black water co directed and written by david and andrew is very simple in its execution yet effective the film is a low budget australian movie that will unfortunately not get the recognition it deserves because as far as creature features go this is one of the best out there the setup is rather basic grace her husband adam and her younger sister lee are touring some in the northern territory when a crocodile flips their boat and leaves them stranded in the trees the whole movie is about their survival while the crocodile is lurking below waiting to strike unlike greg rogue another killer croc movie released earlier in 2007 black water is not about the audience having fun guessing who's gonna be eaten next it is about hoping and praying that the three people will get out safely br br the three unknown actors do a great job with pretty demanding roles considering it was filmed on location with a real crocodile instead of cgi the characters act realistically in the situation and the dialogue seems natural and not forced suspense is built up throughout the entire film we do not see a lot of the creature but just knowing it is near is terrifying enough this is edge of your seat stuff and highly recommended if you enjoy original and most importantly scary horror films br br 4 5 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8287112712860107 Review: this movie sets out to do something very particular it also sets out not to do certain things in short it has a definite to deal with the idea of facing death with very few choices and all of them bad as grave and real rather than something casual or amusing in search of that realism it has certain conventions such as obvious character arcs and hooks it not about the characters so much as about the human condition never mind what the actors would do what would you do in their situation br br open water may have been a starting notion for this movie but it goes a lot further unlike that film it doesn't cheat the audience in the end when you find out there aren't really any sharks to speak of at all this has a real monster not just the idea of a monster and not just an animated stand in it also has fine production values given what these very resourceful filmmakers had to work with and again in contrast to that other film it has some exhilarating and brilliantly rendered action at it's climax and let's not forget the shall we say screen presence of its youngest star she may prove to be quite a discovery Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9459591507911682 Review: i'd never heard of this aussie horror prior to michael enthusiastic review in fact after having read it i decided to check if the dvd was available at my local rental outlet and it was albeit a german edition i e sans the extras so i opted to check the film out immediately br br while i wouldn't go so far as to give it full marks – only a select few titles get them from me let alone an obscure modern flick – i have to say that i was quite impressed with black water rather than looking back to previous crocodile movies such as alligator 1980 and lake placid 1999 it evokes the memory of two which saw a small group of people who go on a trip get lost and find themselves at the mercy of the elements and the creatures the place – namely long weekend 1978 itself a little seen but impressive australian production and open water 2005 br br the compact simply plotted film involves a couple and the woman's younger sister who decide to go fishing in a remote and part of the australian wilderness known as crocodile territory very soon in fact before even 15 minutes have their boat is and the guide killed by an alligator – so our take refuge up a tree the dvd talk reviewer believes the film suffers from spending too much time in this one location – with the three arguing about what they should do attempts to retrieve the boat seeking a way out of the jungle through the trees only to be met with nothing but water and the occasional attack by the monster however i think the makers take the situation as far as it will go without slipping into tedium this is due to the palpable suspense and as michael said the believability of the characters particularly the two women also the fact that the crocodile here makes for one of the scariest and most memorable in recent memory i wonder how they got it to br br i also agree with mike that the film contains some really effective shock moments – the alligator leaping out of the water to take a bite at the heroes its head suddenly emerging in front of the women as they're making for the boat even though one of them does reach the vehicle the monster manages to lift its massive weight and get in the boat with her towards the end as the same girl manages to find a gun on the mangled body of their guide loads it and lies in wait for the alligator to appear the latter sneaks up from behind her incidentally the creature is with the of the shark in jaws 1975 with this in mind the finale is just as crowd pleasing though on an obviously smaller scale as that of the classic spielberg blockbuster – even if it has a downbeat follow up another definite asset is the film's sparse score – which is generally rather lovely but becoming unnerving at just the right moments br br at the end of the day black water emerges as a breath of fresh air in the face of the into which horror cinema has fallen of late for this reason alone it deserves greater exposure so as to remind us that there's hope yet for our beloved genre without the real necessity of resorting to the of a 2008 to command attention … Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9041489362716675 Review: gore hounds beware this is not your movie this little nail bitter has very little blood and guts its basically a version of open water that is effective and worthwhile but what sets it apart is that we actually like the three leads unlike open water who find themselves up a tree when a crocodile flips their fishing boat and up their guide we don't want any harm to come to any of them so when they start getting into dangerous situations we actually care br br now i like killer animal flicks but i haven't been too impressed with lake placid up to although i'm still waiting to see rogue and hoping it is somewhere as good as this one but this little did the job and did the job well it's scares are creative and it only lapses into the run of the mill frantic crying sobbing and arguing for brief of realism so i never got annoyed br br i remember reading the true story that inspired this where three guys went fishing and two ended up in a tree while their buddy was killed by the crocodile but the thing that always impacted me that gets left out from the film was that the crocodile didn't eat up the buddy no for hours and hours he around the tree and shook the dead body still in his mouth at the friends in the tree seeming to stay if you come down here this is what will happen to you Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.35618552565574646 Review: i just saw the movie through netflix i was intrigued by the way the movie was described but in the end it was better i was moved in many different directions while watching this movie i was filled with hurt hate angry bitterness pain and finally relief to look at the young man accused would break your heart and convince you that they had the wrong person the of the police makes you because just as the rodney king beating brought to light the brutality of the police this movie brings forth the total lack of moral in these police and the fact that they beat this boy and got away with it only you more br br but i have to tell you i fell in love with the attorney mc guinness one of my favorite lines when he was telling us what an a hole on of the cops was the cop told him to go on keep sucking on that cancer stick mc guinness told the cop 'i always have a cigarette before sex ' i was letting him know i was going to screw him br br i have a new respect for some of the law in this country Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6677207350730896 Review: as a kid i loved the song never smile at a crocodile and if i found myself in this state of affairs which is actually inspired by true events smiling would be the last thing on my mind from the opening set up i've never been so caught up and finally exhausted like i was when watching this limited budget independent australian horror film about three people in northern territory trapped in a swamp with a very conniving crocodile waiting in the water below them what really brought the film alive was how realistic it managed to be in transporting the fear and uncertainty of the characters' situation to the audience semi documentary camera work with a eerie backdrop and authentic performances effectively take you out of your comfort zone what we get is a patient survival tale than just a bloody all out creature feature think of open water 2003 where its budget and time restraint made sure it would stay low key but this minimal barrier enhanced the experience br br the slow grinding story might be black and white but it never seemed to become disposable or succumb to formulaic patterns well not largely and the connection between the characters were emotionally engaging even with a bare straight forward script although you can say less is more with the actions and expressions illuminating the lingering thoughts their minds the ordeal is utterly terrifying because the threat is very alive and never seems to up this is what drives the film's chaotic adrenaline and in which it lasts even when its kept buried through to the very end br br writers directors andrew and david economical guidance and smartly strings along the viewer with its taut pacing and harrowing psychological traits in certain patches the notch goes up with pressure induced suspense and startling images the way the night sequence is executed is immensely chilling and the menacing crocodile manipulative toys with its fresh meat in a suspenseful approach sure some moments felt unlikely but never does it get in the way or distract sound fx is the key and at times the lack of any just eats away at you may's musical score is unassuming and doesn't really enter the mixture much but when it does it builds an organic sounding quality the cinematography of john is beautifully devised and rapidly aggressive when the mood changes it was always on the move and claustrophobic but none of this jerky movements the editing was sharply handled and the effects were professionally by superbly live crocodile footage br br something like this production would also have to rely on its cast to sell to the story in a believable manner and they do it diana glenn andy and especially are good a lot of the responsibility falls on and she strongly delivers with an inspired turn now this item might cop some comparisons with another killer crocodile film rogue 2007 but the two couldn't be any different in what they want to be and how they end up if i had to pick though i'm leaning more towards this outing for its sheer involvement to snap at you br br a remarkable effort on all fronts with everyone involved showing potential to really look out for Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6128831505775452 Review: this low budget crocodile movie really delivers the goods the fact that it was inspired by true events would mean little if you wound up with a fake looking crocodile bad c g i or an obvious studio setting fortunately none of the above are involved with this terrific very realistic film the crocodile is real there is no c g i and the on location filming takes place in an actual australian swamp the actors were obviously inspired to create as much realism as possible in their performances and they succeed you can place yourself in their predicament which is testament to how realistically black water translates as entertainment highly recommended merk Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.964459240436554 Review: black water is one of the most tense films i have viewed in a long time the story moves fast as it follows three tourists all great actors into a swamp on a tour with a butch tour guide on a small boat soon after dropping anchor in a remote area of the swamp they are flipped over by something huge in the water br br hastily the three manage to make it into a tall tree nearby as they realize that a crocodile has attacked them throughout the next two days they have to desperately try to escape from the evil eye and he doesn't seem to want to go away the movie drags just a tad bit but what can you expect from the setting and the limited budget it's so much better than and other recent crocodile underwater predator thrillers the tension is heavy and all three leads give terrific performances truly chilling this movie struck a deep chord of claustrophobic fear in me apparently based on true events Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8858644366264343 Review: while on vacation on northern australia gracie diana glenn her husband adam andy and her younger sister lee decide to take the barry tour in the swamp for fishing their guide jim ben uses a small motor boat and takes the tourist along the river to a remote spot when they stop they are attacked by a huge crocodile that their boat and immediately kills jim the three survivors climb a tree and when they realize that help would never come to rescue them they decide to try to find a way out of their sheltered location however in the muddy water their boat is flipped and the crocodile stalks the trio under the water br br black water is a tense realistic and dramatic low budget movie and in with the warning in the beginning based on a true event the acting of the unknown diana glenn and andy is top notch giving credibility to this simple but scary story there are many similarities between this movie and prey but in different environments my vote is seven br br title brazil deep fear Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9617016315460205 Review: warning i advise anyone who has not seen the film yet to not read this comment br br this movie was on the shelf at a movie store and since i had seen a handful of very corny horror flicks there i had really low expectations for this one well i put it in and almost immediately i was sucked right in while watching i got deeper and deeper into the story and pretty soon i was staring in complete interest this movie is surprisingly spectacular and i loved every second the story is about a boat ride down a river in australia it seems safe enough until their boat is ambushed by a croc who's ready for some food when i looked at the back of the case i thought that this movie was going to have crappy visual effects like in lake placid 2 and a lot of others but when i first saw the crocodile it looked amazingly real don't laugh when i say this for i am being serious but this is one of the most creepiest films i've ever seen it really knew how to build up nail biting tension and suspense with it's intense situation i mean think about it your stuck in a tree nowhere to run nowhere to hide with a hungry predator in the depths of the water below you can not tell me that doesn't freak you out just a little it even managed to give me a few chills down my arms like when adam was taken by the croc and grace and lee are left baffled this is a very appealing movie there were maybe 1 or 2 parts where i found myself slightly uninterested but other than that i would say this is my favorite animal attack film that i have seen Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15699656307697296 Review: black water is a thriller that manages to completely transcend it's limitations it's an indie flick by continually expectations to emerge as an intense experience br br in the tradition of all good animal centered thrillers ie jaws the edge the original cat people the directors know that restraint and what isn't shown are the best ways to pack a punch the performances are real and gripping the is extremely well done indeed if the black water website is to be believed that's because they used real and the swamp location is fabulous br br if you are after a b grade gore fest croc romp forget black water but if you want a clever suspenseful ride that will have you fearing the water and wondering what the hell would i do if i was up that tree then it's a must see Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9468454122543335 Review: while many people found this film simply too slow and simplistic i really connected with it there is no plot as such rather the film takes the form of a human survival story about three people trapped up a tree with a man eating crocodile lurking somewhere in the water beneath them br br personally i thought the acting was mostly very good despite the roles being quite demanding at times and i felt a sense of warmth for the characters the situation they were in was quite terrifying and i really felt nervous for them i found the whole film quite nerve because of the sheer helplessness of their situation and the constant threat to their survival br br the crocodile effects were handled surprisingly well for such a low budget film and believe me i have seen my fair share of dodgy croc movies the creature moved well and had real menace and although the audience i was with didn't seem too keen on the film as a whole they still jumped and whenever the crocodile appeared br br script wise i would have made a few changes particularly towards the end but this was not a major problem for fans of slow burning survival horror set within the realms of reality this will be an engaging film but unfortunately i think for many audiences seeking a thrill ride and higher production values from their cinema experience the point will simply be missed Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7146450877189636 Review: br br as i am a teenager i have about one hundred years of movies to catch up on i try to see a mixture of classics mainstream art house and other movies the 70's is one of the most important decades for films it's when the average common classical films changed into full of messages and anti social behavior it became like nothing anyone had ever seen before what a decade under the influence basically shows is how important all of the movies from around the graduate to about star wars br br richard and the late ted demme are the primary in this documentary which interviews such people as dennis hopper francis ford coppola martin scorsese robert altman and jon voight among others about how those few years changed cinema forever it's a very professional polished documentary and it's even financed by ifc films however as this is a very professional one i would think that they would at least edit out the noise of someone behind the camera laughing to me that took out a lot of how neat and clean the whole thing was br br on the other hand it's a very interesting documentary about film by the people who make it of course they aren't bashing their own films or anything of the like but they're portraying honesty on what they thought of the films and what they meant i don't know much about film but i want to be involved around it when i become an adult so i feel like to someone like me this movie is a huge asset i have seen a good number of movies that they mentioned like chinatown and one flew over the cuckoo's nest but a little more insight into those movies were very informative br br the main reason however i didn't love influence is as as it was edited it seemed to take its time in the beginning and be quite relaxed therefore not having enough time to get to everything that they wanted to show they crammed in star wars and jaws in the last few minutes when they were two of the most important it seemed like they tried too hard to show lots of clips and that's fine but some of them were unimportant such as an extended one from network br br overall though influence is a very enthralling informative documentary that helped me at least learn more about a second golden in american cinema br br my rating 7 10 br br rated r for language and images of sexuality violence and drug use Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9560351371765137 Review: i swore i would never allow myself to into to the bogus authority figures of the sixties who told me things were better in the good old days – the current australian prime minister is a sordid example of just such a mind set br br but i switched over to a decade under the influence because i found watching the much documentary on the other channel such a experience i found the values expressed by the interviewees too ugly to accept as reasonable so materialistic so devoid of any sense of outrage at a society that can killing someone to steal his very ugly shoes so lacking in any worthwhile purpose that they can report without distaste the exploitation an audience by them to hold those shoes above their heads to lock in a deal for themselves with a company of was just too much to continue watching br br a decade under the influence depicted a completely different response to the fruit of stupidity corruption and in high and low places br br i have noted the change in film making that accompanied the exposure of america's disastrous foreign policy in vietnam and so many less reported places in my www com au website a decade under the influence documents the precise moment at which that change took place br br before the seventies the armed forces were depicted in american films as an invincible fighting force comprised of decent human beings who into heroes on the battlefield after the seventies they are generally portrayed as a misled by a bunch of clowns in the before the seventies the fbi agent and the honest cop tended to be depicted as your friend and protector after the seventies the fbi agents were all incompetent and the best a cop could aspire to was to ignore their and his corruption and justice in his own idiosyncratic manner br br before the seventies the american little guy the average joe the jimmy stewart type would face down the problems encountered and thereby gain some insight into underlying wisdom of his elected leaders and justice of the american way after the seventies kevin costner that role but now he is the voice of one crying out in the wilderness for evil to be exposed or accepting his lot and making out the best he can br br and now those old time religion have been stripped of any honesty and righteousness and portrayed with a certain amount of justification as sanctimonious bigotry and self serving hypocrisy br br a decade under the influence tells it like it was a decade under the influence tells it like it is now it depicts the redemption of the american film industry from the hands of the artistically morally and intellectually bankrupt studio it shows the of the hollywood by the independent film makers who promised to get a disillusioned and tired audience back into the cinemas the fact that their failures were numerous and at times disastrous merely underlines the greatness of their achievement an achievement reflected in the adventurous and questioning attitudes of the big box office stars such as clooney affleck etc and the directors and producers who provide the vehicles for their talent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.90644371509552 Review: this exploration of a unique decade in us cinema begins with the fall of one ailing out of touch empire and culminates with the unstoppable rise of another equally associated with escapism and box office meet the new boss same as the old boss or as peter fonda observed in easy rider we blew it in between from bonnie and clyde to star wars the young some under the guerrilla of roger corman were creeping under the wires to produce some of the greatest of the 20th century while the story is already familiar from peter easy riders raging bulls directors demme and are less concerned with than in providing a platform for the filmmakers and stars themselves br br everyone from martin scorsese to francis ford coppola and julie christie is interviewed and a roster of well edited clips places the decade in a socio cultural and economic context if their responses are self to say the least they're also highly quotable funny and revealing making this something of a wet dream director william reveals how the original the exorcist poster was to feature a little girl's hand holding a bloodied crucifix and the legend god's sake help her before he complained former warner bros ' head john recalls that when he first saw robert de niro in mean streets he assumed scorsese had a day release for the shoot br br happily a certain amount of hard perspective has into the mix as might be hoped from a politically motivated consciousness expanded generation hopper stresses there's a lot of real crap in there too julie christie observes that 1970s us cinema was not a good time for women but if demme responds with a of to women's movies brief clips of alice doesn't live here anymore they shoot horses don't they and we're soon dragged back to the usual male wall br br the shift from tough socially conscious film making to no risk crowd like jaws for weary fantasy craving audiences is also documented though a little rushed but kudos too for the inclusion of lesser sung but equally relevant films like panic in needle park and joe we weren't handsome bruce dern on his contemporaries but we were f interesting Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6014096736907959 Review: this is a fascinating documentary about a 15 year old black lad who is accused of murdering a tourist in florida and the court case that follows what this film shows is how corrupt the american police system is and how easy it can really be to convict an innocent man and how a senile old fool who thinks one black man looks very much like another and it if he in jail because i said he was the man who murdered my wife the star is the defence lawyer who is brilliant at not only his job in court but he also did he what the police should have done all along fascinating stuff 7 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855006337165833 Review: lackawanna so emotionally powerful in its portrayal of urban blacks during the 50s and early 60s a culture of joy and sadness specific to working class blacks that existed outside the mainstream culture the characters of santiago hudson's play depicted black individuals who lived imperfect lives but maintained strong positive values of love loyalty and honor although the characters moved away from those values at times they did not deny the importance of the values instead they recognized and accepted their own and those of the other characters without judgment that passed through the life of nanny the central characters were strong and believable the settings were realistic and brought back personal memories of a by gone era pre integration urban life was a time of sensory sight sound and smell that could almost be experienced by watching the drama lackawanna blues unfold i will watch it again and again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9824564456939697 Review: what a wonderful documentary i sat down thinking this would be a rehash of the bitchy stories told in easy riders raging bulls but it is in fact a clear eyed glorious celebration of a strange and twisted era that spawned some truly great movies what struck me was the lack of bitterness apparent in the director interviews given that now the movie business sucks in a large fashion instead folk like and coppola's eyes seem to positively glitter recalling their glory days the footage of an audience coming out of a daytime screening of the exorcist was priceless 'it was traumatic ' one guy says a great for the late ted demme a thrilling film i just wish it was longer i could have sat through a three hour cut of this Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7162656188011169 Review: a surprisingly good documentary my surprise was mainly due to the fact that i was confused by the title i assumed this was about the influence of the drug culture on film making but no it is a much more far reaching and intelligent film than could have been expected demme has done a great job in the period from the late 60s to the late 70s from and the collapse of studio influence through all those introspective 'real life' movies where brilliant young directors tried to express themselves politically sexually and artistically through to the beginnings of the blockbuster and the return of the reigns to the money men and their studios as someone who saw the 'real life' movies of britain and the rest of europe through the sixties and then the revolutionary us films of the 70s and is sad that the sequel to the sequel is so much the order of the day this was a most fascinating film the interview clips are measured thanks to dvd the full interviews are available as extras and the film clips well considered also as someone who has only just caught up with i am impressed that this important little film gets its well deserved entry here Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9186597466468811 Review: and my reasons for which are simple there are so many great films presented and discussed here most of them by their own directors and stars so many clips of infamous moments in 70's movie history and in fact a number of films i have yet to see that it wouldn't be fair to grade this work by this logic i shouldn't have given grades to other movie documentaries like martin scorsese's personal journey through american movies and my voyage to italy but while those films were on the basis of one man's view of cinema narrating through most of the way richard and the late ted a decade under the influence lets the films and the creators speak entirely for themselves br br what makes worth at least one watch for film buffs or just anyone who likes the films of the late 60's 70's in america are the levels that it goes to that in the uncut version three hours not the theatrical version which i have no comment on plenty of ground is covered interviews include the likes of scorsese robert altman sidney lumet julie christie jon voight francis ford coppola paul schrader pam grier bruce dern peter bogdanovich roger corman dennis hopper robert etc and there's a constant flow of insight from start to finish the way the clips and directors actors pop up edited together in a flashy and quick style is also fascinating br br the one down comment i have on the documentary is that most of the information presented has been reported on in various books like easy riders raging bulls and though i haven't seen the movie version of that book yet i'm sure it would have covered many of the films and directors and incidents as here in fact the book of that is one of the best i've ever read however this documentary serves as something special for film buffs and occasional movie goers of the future they can look at this and learn not only about such well known pictures as easy rider the last picture show annie hall coming home and like scarecrow panic in needle park the landlord joe they shoot horses don't they they can also learn about who influenced them new waves of europe and asia who they served as influences for and how the subject matter that created controversy after controversy still serves as intriguing and material for the contemporary crowd seek this out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9726954102516174 Review: in retrospect the 1970s was a golden era for the american cinema as demonstrated and explored by this documentary directed by ted demme and richard this ifc effort serves to illustrate and clarify the main idea of what that time meant for the careers of these illustrious people seen in the documentary br br the amazing body of work that remains is a legacy to all the people involved in the art of making movies in that period the decade was marked by the end of the viet nam war and the turbulent finale of those years of jimmy carter's presidency br br one thing comes out clear films today don't measure against the movies that came out during that creative decade because the industry as a whole has changed dramatically the big studios nowadays want to go to tame pictures that will be instant hits without any consideration to content or integrity as long as the bottom line shows millions of dollars in br br the other thing that emerges after hearing some of america's best creative minds speak is the importance of the independent film spirit because it is about the only thing that afford its creators great moral and artistic rewards br br this documentary is a must see for all movie fans Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9710423946380615 Review: the 1970s opened the door to the largest most diverse era of film in the history some films were great the godfather the conversation mean streets chinatown the french connection five easy pieces jaws and mrs miller others were not so great the getaway the outfit badge joe the taking of one two three brewster castle keep and others were barely worth the price of admission br br yet every one was a fresh breath of air compared to today's corporate hollywood where every film is given a big weekend to its cost or go straight to hbo and rental br br what decade does so well is to relate the sudden and rarely experienced sensation of freedom to be given money to make and direct a film perhaps personal perhaps not sometime with a of extras sometimes in the middle of a busy street before the cops show up long before the corporate suits and lawyers ever became part of the system br br the commentaries are superb especially julie christie and dennis hopper though as you listen you'll slowly discover just how many big directors today coppola scorsese ron howard dennis hopper peter got stated as roger corman commandos working long hours with short pay shooting a film in under a month learning all the steps and tricks of the trade by doing it themselves turning in product that was on time and under budget br br see decade for its message and for a long and varied list of films to watch made through those turbulent years br br though i would not complain if ifc decided to devote another documentary solely to that most under rated grand pioneer of film roger corman Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9056137800216675 Review: this is a great of interviews and excerpts form the films of the late sixties and early 70s that were a counter movement to the big studio films of the late sixties directed by ted demme it is obviously a labor of love of the films of the period but it gives short to the masterpieces of the times br br many of the filmmakers of this period were influenced by truffaut antonioni fellini bergman and of course john cassavetes unfortunately the documentary in at minutes is too short the film is rich with interviews and opinions of filmmakers some of the people interviewed are martin scorsese francis coppola robert altman peter ellen burstyn and roger corman bruce dern sydney pollack dennis hopper and jon voight br br bruce dern has a moment of truth when he says that he and jack nicholson may not have been as good looking as the other stars that came before them but they were interesting this the other areas of this period of film making in american history br br the filmmakers were dealing with a lack of funding from the studios because they were expressing unconventional attitudes about politics sex drugs gender and race issues and involvement in overseas conflicts like the vietnam war br br there is a great interview with francis coppola saying that he got the chance to make the conversation because the producers knew he had been trained by roger corman to make a movie with nothing so they his film br br another interview is with jon voight who was directed by hal in coming home a clear anti war film about a crippled soldier himself back into society after his facing battle voight talks about how his working methods helped him achieve an emotional telling point when said that they were doing a rehearsal take and it ended up being the take used in the film it was better because it was so un rehearsed and not drained of its freshness by being over rehearsed br br there are also many fine excerpts from al pacino's break through film the panic in needle park and interviews from dennis hopper on the making of easy rider and interviews from sydney pollack about making films br br all in all the documentary is a fine jumping off point for any film lover who wants to see great examples of what the new voices in film were like in the seventies many of the sundance folks where this film made a big splash are unaware of just how much the independent film maker today owes to the films of john cassavetes milos foreman william and roger corman br br rent it from your favorite shop it will at least you up to some films you may not have seen before and can enjoy today amazon com has it for as little as 11 50 if you want to buy right out Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9648374915122986 Review: when i tuned in to my local pbs station last night to watch the war that made america i was expecting a dull documentary instead i got a very good and believable of the major events of the time now i see the reasons for the american revolution and the part the indian wars played larry is george washington and he is perfect for that part the narrative to the camera also work fantastic i'm looking forward to next week to see the rest it's good to see pbs really using the hd format to bring the right in to our living room br br i hope larry is seen more in the future since he is such a talented actor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9765730500221252 Review: as a long time resident of western pa i have an intimate knowledge of this topic and found it to be so captured on film kudos to the producers of this epic and what a great legacy to the school children for years to come br br the attention to detail and realistic depiction of this complicated web of events make it a one of a kind production br br viewers will find themselves mesmerized by the storyline and captivated by the storytelling br br grahame greene is magnificent as the presenter br br bravo Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.979822039604187 Review: the student nurses is not a typical sexploitation movie sure the nudity and sexual is there but it's not all for laughs stephanie scripted a socially compelling well written tits ass movie which confronts the topics of racism socio economic rape abortion medical ethics public health issues human rights the vietnam war free love lsd and drug experimentation four sexy college roommates are taking their nursing at the same time sharon elaine is assigned to the terminal care ward lynn farrell to public health administration priscilla barbara leigh to and karen carlson to these four beauties have ample opportunities to and of which they take advantage much to the delight of male viewers these are liberated women at the height of the sexual revolution after all and are as intelligent as they are horny and beautiful visceral yet low budget action sequences are interspersed throughout there's a very bloody gunfight at the resistance movement headquarters in which two policemen are shot and killed along with several members of the group an anti vietnam war protest consisting of dressed young people of all races painted like skeletons becomes violent with cops beating protesters the effective trip sequence on the beach consists of beautiful weird and confusing sensory and memory montages with hyper sensual overtones in short the student nurses is a thoughtful and compelling reflection of the times expressed through real women's perspectives since it was written and directed by a woman but it's still fun and titillating despite its sobering treatment of subject matter Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9613214135169983 Review: four lovely young nurses in their last year of nursing school experience all kinds of turmoil and excitement in their lives sweet susan winsome brunette elaine tries to comfort the bitter terminally ill greg a moving performance by larson eager but neurotic lovely blonde karen carlson romances handsome jim affable lawrence casey free spirited hippie priscilla the stunningly gorgeous barbara leigh gets by laid back drug dealer les the solid richard and compassionate lynn nicely played by farrell helps out angry mexican revolutionary victor charlie the excellent despite the fact that this film was made for roger corman's legendary exploitation outfit new world pictures it's anything but your standard mindless piece of leering soft core schlock instead it's a very pleasant charming and even often thoughtful time capsule of the social and political of the groovy early 70's the subplot involving lynn and the revolutionaries is especially potent and provocative special kudos are in order for director stephanie who brings a welcome and refreshing intelligence and sensitivity to the material moreover the four attractive and appealing female leads all turn in sound and work macgregor likewise impresses as wise supervisor ms and ubiquitous 70's trailer voice guy ronald supplies the off screen voice of a psychiatrist polished cinematography the fantastic rock soundtrack and the score by clancy b grass iii are all up to speed a real sleeper Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9569117426872253 Review: i happened to leave hbo on last night following six feet under what ran next has left me speechless what an incredible piece of work i don't just recommend this i that you see this it's better than anything hollywood could ever ruin i just hope they never get their hands on it Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5141810774803162 Review: the student nurses is an excellent film that deals with four women by friendship and career for the first time one is able to see a realistic portrayal of relationships inside the work place outside the work place the risks of those relationships and the consequences this film also offers a rare chance to see veteran stage and television actress katherine macgregor as the instructor miss ms macgregor is best known for her performance as mrs on the television series little house on the prairie the direction music and print color are very good as well as the opening theme song performed by clancy b grass iii this film offers a rare opportunity for those who enjoy themes centered around the late 1960s and early 1970s which offers a softer side to life while appreciating the beauty of the female sex Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9748757481575012 Review: this is by far the best stand up routine i have ever seen john one man show tells the supposed story of his life in a barrage of lines and situations by far better than any other comedy out there Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.31967467069625854 Review: john freak is one of the funniest one man shows i've ever seen i recommend it to anyone well anyone with a good sense of humor Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.95611172914505 Review: john one man show is both funnier and more involving than most movies you'll see a number of devices such as slide are used to enhance the story but this is essentially good old fashioned performance art in particular check out his hilarious rendition of i will survive highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.989357054233551 Review: john leguizamo is a great comedian and storyteller every time this has been on hbo i've had to stop and watch it john tells the story of how he grew up probably some fact and fiction and adds hilarious stories in the midst if you like john's comedy i would have to say this is probably his comedy at his best Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779020547866821 Review: this one man show may be the most fantastic show i've ever seen to call this simply a stand up act is to do it a great injustice there is a reason that this was a broadway show john leguizamo is a master of making people of every culture feel at home listening to his story of growing up and dealing with his family and life in general i would reccomend this show to anyone as long as they can handle the language Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.918283224105835 Review: after watching john this one of a kind show i had to share it was really something to watch a grown man portray himself as a child i like the fact that with every character he became you could picture what they looked like it is more entertaining when you can understand the individual freak is what real stand up should be john is real talent Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5822964310646057 Review: john has made two one man shows o rama and freaks and neither one has shown up on dvd john why do you this to me john put it on dvd john so the people can see they need to see john d just in case keeping a Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8378310799598694 Review: this was very energetic and well played show i saw it back in 98 and my friends and i still joke about it each time i watch it's always as funny as the first i also love the way that everyone can relate to it in their own particular ways i am very much looking forward to seeing more of john's own scripts and productions br br unfortunately i can't find it anywhere for sale and i've done quite a lot of looking if anyone knows a website or store to refer me to i would very much appreciate it as i am looking for his other live performances as well please send me a message if any of you have info on the subject Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9422006011009216 Review: i never saw any of john stand up before i watched freak and after seeing it again on hbo comedy recently it was better more and with things that at the age of 14 i couldn't understand quite before spike lee did a wonderful job directing keeping the visual angle up to par with theatrics and the style of personal storytelling it's substance and style together but we get rants about race and sex the bits about sex are classic but a lot of it is about family and what sticks still fresh in my mind is about his father even when things get dark in some of the stories there's something fresh or crazy or random that leguizamo pulls out to get a laugh and it works more often than not if something does fall flat for me at any rate it might be his personality here and there but overall it's the kind of fun material that isn't heady but is so true to itself that it find it if you can Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8204151391983032 Review: i don't need to say much about how good this documentary is it's truly an amazing piece of true narrative the story is simple enough a white senior citizen tourist is murdered by a young black man in florida and the boy who is arrested is mistreated and put on trial with only the public and his family on his side it's very enthralling and the public is a joy to watch in all his human ways you can't help but pull for the triumph of justice and the ending fulfills more than could be expected of a true story br br it's a shame more people haven't seen this documentary but hopefully you will find a way to watch it for those interested in race relations in the united states and the actual workings of law enforcement and the legal process it's well worth your time and effort to find this documentary i give it a 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9867396354675293 Review: after seeing this routine by john leguizamo i finally realize why he is such a talent i enjoy great stage work and this is stage work at its best i cannot label it as a stand up routine because leguizamo is so intense when playing the different characters the only time he breaks character is when it is necessary for him to complete his part in which he does so coolly that you cannot help but appreciate his talents i wasn't really sure how i felt about him as an actor but freak my appreciation of him for those out there that have not had the opportunity to see this show i feel for you definitely check it out it is one of the nest routines i have ever seen ranks with eddie murphy bill cosby and chris rock four stars and more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9350870847702026 Review: john one man shows are hit or miss mouth showed off his intense characterizations and great timing but the material was average o rama accomplished the former as well but this time the material was funny freak is a classic followed by his disappointing sex o but his stuff in freak showcases his genius and when he's in the spotlight he's without peer br br semi autobiographical look at the journey of a young man has power and resonance i don't think even it's creator knew about by allowing us the chance to see his soul mr leguizamo gives us an opportunity to project our own life onto his and there can be no greater gift a performer can give the willingness to drop 'the expose and share is too terrifying for most actors they use characters to hide behind but goes full throttle and gleefully smashes any lenny bruce and richard pryor were our best cultural comedians actors because they spoke from their heart about whatever they noticed in society and the truth provided slashing humor combine that with a great actor's gift of and being in the moment not to mention a sense of humanity and you'll see john leguizamo has the power to do the same at least in freak he does br br from birth to his first big break and every life altering moment in between a viewer sees our host and other characters in their most private moments all the while experiencing the pain hope and humor that comes with looking drained and lean tight is ringing with sweat by evening's end having offered up his crazy life for an audience spike lee's fluid camera work captures the actor's nuances down to the last lip curl and slow blink the scenarios range from drinking with his machismo fueled father when he was 9 to seeing a chorus line with his gay deaf uncle his first girlfriend's vicious humiliation when he strips naked eager to have sex a nightmarish first sexual encounter with a large german woman in the back of a kentucky fried chicken follows an unsuccessful attempt to pick up a drunk catholic in a bar on st day in a serious showdown with his mother and father it's here that he shows his true genius he plays a scene between these two characters and himself and his brother with such a strong dramatic intensity you forget you're watching only one person there's no costume changes bad wigs lighting tricks or makeup just an actor giving his all it's simply amazing br br other actors comedians that stand out right now are eddie izzard and chris rock but they don't dive into themselves as deeply as john leguizamo does that's not a criticism not by a long shot i love their work but freak is different it's moving in a no b way it's the best one man show out there and no one will be able to touch it for a long time Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9779191613197327 Review: definitely not a film to the industry or introduce any new techniques of film making this is a very handsome and solid production it's miraculous that we can today enjoy it in superb quality on dvd probably most of the viewers about a 100 years ago saw a black and white copy as the tinted de edition was available only at the very best theaters even if you are not fascinated by this film or the subject of it you can't but marvel at the copy released by image entertainment together with another gem from the to the cross it's virtually impossible to see a film that is over a century old but shows so little damage the process of was a very effective one and compared to the occasionally blurry and smeared images of hand coloured film the colours are crisp and well defined filmed within the limitations of the film making as known back in when the filming the static nature of the scenes can today be considered almost intentional meditative and solemn the keep moving at a steady paste so the film never gets tedious you might not be fascinated by this film as a work of cinematography but it sure is handsome as a work of academic picturesque art if you are a religious person the fact that you are watching anonymous long since departed people playing long since departed characters adds to the mystery significantly a proper viewing for christmas or lent br br p s i've ticked the contains spoilers box just for fun as you can see i haven't revealed the ending Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9642440676689148 Review: i have always been fascinated by silent films there is something about seeing actors and actresses from 100 years ago performing jaded by today's high tech special effects i always try and imagine what it was like to watch a particular film at the time of it's original release it helps to appreciate the of early cinema br br the life and passion of jesus christ is a very charming production from originally filmed in but expanded and finally released in imagine a series of famous religious paintings coming to life separated by title cards and you will have a pretty good idea of what this film is like for example the scene in which mary and joseph rest as they are escaping to egypt is almost identical to luc olivier painting rest on the flight to egypt right down to mary sitting on the famous sphinx while some might find these living paintings an unimaginative cop out i found them to be very charming and very nostalgic br br the sets and costumes appear to be right out of a stage production of the life of christ possibly from and elaborate passion play of the day the make up on the cast is very theatrical so much so that a close up of jesus is almost comical again where others might be bothered by the of them i was quite charmed br br having been filmed over a period of 3 years the continuity isn't too bad the biggest flaws are in the casting changes made over that time the characters of john the and the 12 year old jesus change in mid scene much to the audiences surprise br br the best unintentional humor of the film is in the birth of jesus scene the baby literally appears as if by magic in the between mary and joseph maybe it was simply my frame of mind at the time i viewed it but i laughed out loud if only child birth were that easy to top it off the actress who plays mary looks bored through the whole scene actually through the whole movie as if this sort of thing happens every day my how times have changed br br as simplistic as this film is compared to today it's really a wonderful window into the past i recommend it br br Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2927972674369812 Review: tempo di time to kill by is a bit of a strange film but it's good in it's own way br br i won't bother with a summary of the plot most that i've read gives the wrong impression and makes me believe that most people who wrote those didn't really understand the film and you need to understand it to some level even if you cannot describe for yourself what it's actually about this film is strange in a once upon a time in america way only shorter br br many stars whatever that may mean have played in lesser known italian productions it's known that many actors who are past their prime or slowly rising to it do this cage was not yet a real star when this was made i'm not a fan of him he's very good in some roles raising arizona bringing out the dead and weak when he plays the hero i don't really know what to think of him in this one but he sure doesn't portray the typical hero main character this film could have done without him but the fact that he starred may be the only reason this one ever made it to dvd br br the supporting cast is good not one of them looks fake and they act as if they are really there solid support br br i have seen 3 films by marco and this one and i think he is one of the greater directors of this time unfortunately nobody knows him this movie was his last in a long time a break of 19 years i think that this movie might have failed at the office but from the way it is done i think that for it was a personal project that he really liked br br the production is great it's always enough the dusty army camps the cities and the magnificent landscape all play a great part it all feels very real in some scenes you can almost feel the heat the sound itself is nothing special but the music by ennio morricone is very good it's not a piece that you will whistle when in the shower but it sure works great br br so this movie looks feels and sounds just right it doesn't serve the lessons learned from it on a golden but that may be the biggest difference between hollywood and euro cinema all around it might sound strange to give it an 8 and not recommend it to people but that is what i do if you are looking for action avoid this one if you are looking for a well made apocalypse now in a different time and setting but with a bit of similar journey into a of sorry if this sound corny but i don't know what else to call it you just might enjoy this one a lot Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8168737292289734 Review: in the wake of my personal research into the end cycle time of presented by the mayan calendar system i believe this movie should be seen every bit as much as what the bleep do we know while some may believe that matters of top level science should only be communicated in level speak the elegant universe breaks such barriers the visuals and the select dialog make it easy to comprehend this walk through the history of physics there are numerous messages in this movie the least of which is that academic science must always be ready to what's being taught true pure discovery science is beautiful because there's always something additional and exciting to bring to the fore if we have the courage to seek it out in the face of established science Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9636080265045166 Review: the elegant documentary br br don't watch this movie if you're an egotistical know all student of physics this much less than one percent fraction of the population may find that this show just tells them what they have already learned and already know br br do watch this movie if you're one of the massive majority of people that fall into the greater than 99 of the population that does not study or already have a sound knowledge of the theories of physics including quantum string and m theory br br what a brilliantly documentary starting with some helpful historical background you will be lead step by elegant step into a universe of pure magic and dimensions beyond i have always had a huge appreciation of this movie can easily give you an insight into what an exquisitely beautiful language is without making you feel like you're about to fail the grade br br the show is repetitive at times as the original format was a mini series split over three shows it therefore makes sense to give us polite little of the principles being presented i found this immensely helpful as it kept reminding me of the multitude of questions and possible answers that make up this amazing tapestry of our very existence br br we are all and everything around us is energy with a natural tendency towards harmony this movie may blow your mind or at least help you realize that the universe is far far bigger than that which we see around us even with the telescope and far far smaller than the and within the we learned about in high school m theory holds many magnificent of br br it just seemed so appropriate that all of this elegance should by it's very nature move by admission by the many brilliant scientists presenting out of the realm of science and into the realm of br br you do not have to be religious at all to feel like this movie brought you one step closer to god br br bravo brian greene well done indeed br br p s if you're interested in feeling even more comfortable and at home in your place in the universe and would like some more insight into the quantum mechanics blended with spirituality of all things can bring then i highly recommend that you also watch what the bleep down the rabbit hole yes i know they make a few silly mistakes by suggesting a may not be able to see a boat if he hasn't seen one before my eyes process light reflections just fine i see things everyday that i've never seen before and brain cells are cells in the body that actually don't divide but if you can get over these little and put down the things you don't like and hang on to those that you do there is a lot to like about this film br br then watch the secret 2006 documentary about the law of attraction search for imdb title this information just might change your life profoundly forever if you search deeper you might even find the universe is talking to us with thought if you'll listen and some are and that is truly incredible there is a modern day jesus those among others that history suggests have communicated with the non physical alive today and she lives in texas i know some of you know what i'm talking about br br i do not consider myself religious by any traditional definition but i have never felt more at home or as comfortable in the universe as i do now Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9131479263305664 Review: ok on the whole this three part documentary will bring most interested people up to date with on in the world of physics and the last 300 years of discovery of our universe if you have read stephen brilliant book a brief history of time and understood it then you might benefit from the visual description of certain concepts which i did to a certain extent greene is bearable but obviously for the sake of the masses tends to explain things in a patronising way this is of course deliberate and will be perfect for almost everyone who watches this series br br the guest scientists were good no hawking but i suppose he has his own dvd s i kept waiting for him to appear but they through the same ones for almost 3 parts very american here with a few brits and one i bought the 2 disc edition and there were a few that really detracted from the overall experience br br 1 the this is brought to you by at the start of each part was a necessary evil for the first part but seeing it 2 more times before it was over was very ordinary br br 2 can't be helped i suppose but there is quite a bit of at the start of 2 and 3 which had me reaching for the button a few times br br 3 this disc set was straight from tv ie ads what happen last show for those that missed it and frequent pbs org for more appearing throughout the presentation quite unlike bbc material which is unmatched for presentation planets the blue planet etc my 7 10 is based on content alone the were there but i got over them if this had have been done with that classic british accented presenter you know the one it would be a perfect disc set in my opinion br br if you have seen this and want more then i highly recommend book a brief history of time i wish it was a movie too br br happy viewing Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9782376289367676 Review: i myself am a physics student and i have to say i think this is one of the best to string theory that's out there the elegant universe manages to make the entire topic of string although it's actually m theory accessible to a wider audience br br some programmes feel that the best approach is just to throw the audience in at the deep end throwing technical jargon at them without so much as an explanation and presenting the theory in a boring stale style this programme goes through concepts such as general and quantum mechanics and explains the issues that need to be resolved between the two so we have a coherent theory that can be applied to the universe on both a large and small scale br br i suppose some could say it's slow and takes too long to get to the interesting stuff like extra dimensions and but the thing is that's against the point explaining string theory from the start is nigh on impossible without at least mentioning the physics at its base and the way it's explained in the elegant universe is clear and entertaining br br whether you'll like this program really does depend on if you're willing to perhaps be initially dumbfounded by some of the ideas that greene presents extra dimensions and of aren't exactly prevalent in everyday life are they but if you with some of the more exotic concepts in this programme you'll find that it will give you an insight into the research that drives the world of physics today and if you're studying physics well it's great entertainment as well as you'll be likely able to follow this and appreciate it even more Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9593331813812256 Review: ladies and gentlemen the show begins with this documentary film it's structured in three chapters each one chronologically arranged the first presents the classical physics and links to einstein the second studies in depth the quantum physics and enters in string theory the last reveals the everything theory the difficult concepts used here are introduced in a very simple way with daily objects although you must believe them without checking by yourself if you are not a scientist and even if you are a scientist the film is not a masterpiece by its fabulous technique or the way it's produced what really is the story and what a story Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9457852244377136 Review: you know before seeing this film i had little sympathy for those caught up in criminal cases i mean if they were arrested and charged they must have been guilty i br br i formed this opinion over some years you see a good friend of mine once worked as a detective in some of the more seedy areas of sydney he frequently complained that his efforts were wasted due to lawyers and he would bang the crooks up in the morning and they would be back on the street by noon it took its toll they wore him down he quit br br he has argued since not i thought that creative evidence gathering to keep the baddies where they belong was well acceptable br br my arguments about the rights of innocent people weren't valid he claimed what are the chances that you will ever be arrested and charged with a serious crime he would argue and being a law abiding citizen the weight of his argument convinced me he was right the chances of me or any of my family or friends being charged with murder or a serious offense were zero to none i thought br br well as mentioned earlier seeing this wonderfully enlightening documentary changed all that br br i'm sending him a copy Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9244042634963989 Review: many of us who went through high school probably made it through alright without having to take a physics course i know i didn't but after watching this program i surely wish i had br br this documentary is a guide to the grail of the quest to all the fundamental forces of the universe into one that einstein during the last years of his life brian green a professor at columbia university introduces us to this mind blowing theory in a wonderfully simple way and leaves us with an even greater appreciation for the universe we live in br br we start with the tantalizing possibility of a that could unite and explain everything everything in this universe including the four fundamental forces that we know that exist the strong nuclear force the weak nuclear force and gravity green takes us on a tour of how our understanding of the universe came into view with the work of newton then einstein and then later on to the revolution of the physics at the quantum level br br but it is at this point that we run into a problem that has plagued for years and one that no one has been able to solve just yet how can we all these forces that we know together we find as green constantly points out throughout the problem that the answer to this perplexing problem could be in the theory of strings however if we are to describe the universe in terms of string theory there is a very big price to pay br br it turns out that out of the mind numbing of string theory that as a consequence we find that we could possibly be living in a universe filled with not just 3 dimensions that you and i see every day plus 1 for time but rather that we may actually live in a universe of 11 dimensions but the math that arises out of that theory doesn't stop there the possibility exists that there may actually be parallel some of them right next to you and me could we possibly take such a theory that leads to such consequences seriously as green points out we have yet to fully find out but we do know that the math that has from these are already showing us that the universe still has much to show us br br for those of you who fear that you won't be able to understand the concepts in this program fear not professor green does a wonderful job of doing away with the math and harder concepts of physics and instead focuses more on the concept which when you take away all the math from it transforms from a monstrous beast into an incredibly simple and as green constantly points out concept viewers of this program need no prior background in science the concepts are so simple even a child could understand them br br when you finish this program you will truly come to understand what a wonderful and mysterious universe it is that we live in Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.48996201157569885 Review: this program was quite interesting the way the program was displayed made it all the more interesting string theory is also very interesting to listen too the whole three hours in my opinion were well worth it i enjoyed listening to the ideas given by the extra dimensions really the mind if you have the chance watch this amazing documentary Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9232825040817261 Review: my local pbs station philadelphia recently showed the elegant universe after three hours of watching it besides having my brain hurt i learned all about quantum mechanics and parallel realities and alternate br br the last hour of the show was about string theory physics a semi new branch of physics which makes many of the the ideas of science fiction not only possible but probable with the string theory it sounds like alternate realities and alternate are possible and it could just be a matter of time until we get the knowledge to use them br br although it may not have given new information to someone familiar with the topic i found the show very interesting and informative it was very understandable to anyone who is just being introduced to this subject Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2585337460041046 Review: the elegant universe brings to light many ideas of the universe and existence after watching this documentary one can't help but take a step back and rethink their view on the existence of everything there is a large cast of scientists and others on both sides of string theory it is continually brought into question as and possibly dead wrong the closest to that anyone does is to explain that quantum physics the set of ideas that give extremely good of what happens to sub atomic particles has never made an incorrect not so with string theory no one is willing to say on camera that string theory is the truth and in so doing the piece retains a certain respectful distance from the subject Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.662074863910675 Review: i cannot believe someone gave this movie a 1 rating and it is only a 3 average what is not to love about this film it is original it has lots of scare scenes that actually made me jump out of my seat and it has some great special effects the story is fresh there is some nudity and it is very campy the killer was scary in his own demented way and the end is very unexpected i must admit that i really love this film one of best horror films ever if you consider yourself a true horror fan you need to get out there and try to find this film you will be pleasantly surprised to do so Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9783915877342224 Review: bit of a egg this one i started off hating it with it's old dark house' set up it's constant references to recent us horrors and regular trips up and down lit corridors br br but it does get going and has it's moments of originality br br i began to wonder once the killing started how they were going to last out with only a cast of six but then we get flashbacks to a previous visit to the building and see a whole slew of gory killings which is pretty effective br br naschy is fine and by the end it's been an enjoyable enough movie it just does not jump up and grab one hard enough Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8423892259597778 Review: six teenagers go to an old remote abandoned school where 27 years ago a horrible massacre took place for a night of fun and pranks instead the kids run afoul of the vicious crazed security guard excellently played with supremely creepy menace by spanish horror icon paul naschy who committed the nasty killings director carlos gil relates the intriguing story at a brisk pace and does an adept job of creating a compellingly spooky and mysterious atmosphere the witty script by and mercedes offers a clever and inspired blend of slasher and supernatural elements that keep the viewer guessing to the very end the slick cinematography by fernando makes expert use of light and shadow david san moody score likewise does the trick the attractive and appealing young cast all contribute lively and engaging performances with especially turns by carlos as ramon olivia molina as the maria zoe as obnoxious joker and carmen as spunky goth chick sandra the murder set pieces are every bit as bloody and brutal as they ought to be terrific of a surprise dark ending too a solid and satisfying shocker Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864132404327393 Review: why has ramón carlos brought his five college mates to a spooky abandoned school building which used to service the black sheep children of wealth that answer might just lie in a diary in his possession supposedly written by his dying father what they come in contact with is in fact a episode involving another group of six with five of them presumably meeting graphic fates at the hands of a sadistic security guard paul naschy which occurred 20 some odd years ago but as they seek out a way to escape from this place terror awaits them as that horrifying moment in time as the group run for their lives often in states of panic as the killer begins to hunt and destroy them in a various bloody ways will ramón and any of his pals survive this night of horror or becomes ghosts forever repeating the very same night like those before them br br stylish spanish slasher has that professional gloss and potent shocking violence to match some witty exchanges between the characters layered in their dialogue are pop culture references to american horror films which might annoy some viewers a demented naschy is really ferocious with the kiddies as he attacks them gleefully quite a bloodthirsty maniac who carries out his violent acts with relish i found the loud musical cues a bit annoying and the filmmakers often use flashbacks from previous events in the film as to the audience i don't think these tricks are necessarily needed but felt the director wished to communicate in depth with the viewer hence the use of cues and flashbacks a minor diversion for this film's plot keeps moving and the camera follows the pace of the characters and how they react to the chaotic situation presented to them your enjoyment of this film may ultimately come down to your acceptance of the paranormal supernatural aspects of the plot moments in time and a killer who continues his work seemingly from the grave the twist does seem a bit jarring and abrupt but this might or might not work considering how the story plays out regarding why father is shown amongst those ghosts re those grisly events two decades prior i will say that this film probably wouldn't hold up if in detail but as a slasher flick it's a breath of fresh air Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8835831880569458 Review: a group of teens decide to take their slumber party to an abandoned school where 27 years prior a horrible massacre took place unfortunately for them the person responsible for the slaughter still lurks the halls of the school and he is not happy with their presence br br this film is not like most modern teen slashers we've seen it's much darker much more suspenseful no wise cracking murderer etc and i liked it for those reasons from a film making point of view it's not great the acting is below average the writing was pretty bad and quite full of clichés containing randomly tossed in references to american horror films some that didn't even make sense like have you seen scream 3 a girl asks yes i have and it had nothing to do with walking through the doors of an old school so it in no way relates to this film but hey it's a slasher flick those are part of the fun also the of characters was heavily exhibited in this film there were six main characters not including the security guard and to be honest only three or four were really used two characters the token black guy and some other girl that wasn't important enough to get a label barely spoke between them i'd about five or six lines total also the girls other than one weren't formed well enough to them from one another they could've replaced each of the girls with one another repeatedly throughout the film and i wouldn't have noticed the difference the pacing however works well as the horror begins right from the start and rarely ceases the atmosphere is utilized well and the direction reveals some truly chilling moments although the overall appearance is a bit cheap looking due to what i assume is low grade camera equipment and operation the ending though i liked the idea they were going for was fairly poorly done it felt rushed and without explanation enough to make it effective with the amount of time they spent running around looking for nothing they could've spent a little bit more time on the conclusion to make sure it didn't feel like some random event thrown in for no good reason which is a flaw many modern horror films are afflicted with however ignoring a few issues and trying to focus on the first 98 of the film rather than the ending this is actually a rather good modern slasher that should be checked out especially if you're a fan of spanish and or atmospheric horror br br obligatory slasher elements br br violence gore there's a good bit of blood and gore realistically done but not buckets the violence is extremely well done not to excess but pretty brutal at points br br sex nudity little bit and with the hottest girl in the film br br cool killer well security guards are hardly considered ' but this guy is pretty wicked his creepy smile was chilling br br scares suspense the suspense is top notch very tense very well done there are also some extremely creepy moments that jump scares and the spooky atmosphere br br mystery none at all really br br awkward dance scene of course between a couple of guys and a half unwilling female in the flashback br br classic quote of the film 'one more trophy ' br br final verdict 7 10 this may be stretching it but fans of session 9 might want to check it out simply for the similar tone and atmosphere br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9785671234130859 Review: paul naschy as a ghostly security guard in this is scarier than most of his fur and shoe polish werewolf the story is not unfamiliar a bunch of kids going to party at an abandoned school the thing is that one of these kid's fathers did the same thing years ago but he's now deceased and the latest group of kids seem to be reliving an event from 23 years ago this is fairly well done for films of this type and there's an air of mystery to what's going on because apparently what happened to the kids before is somewhat of a mystery and perhaps the truth wasn't revealed so no not just your standard slice and dice this moves along at a fairly good clip and doesn't let you lose interest like a lot of films do and the oddball story is compelling enough to keep you interested too and there's some suspense which is lacking in a lot of films these days the ending is rather abrupt and i suppose is left mostly to your imagination but then again it doesn't out stay its welcome either 7 out of 10 check it out Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.41501641273498535 Review: i absolutely adored this movie for me the best reason to see it is how stark a contrast it is from legal dramas like boston legal or ally or even la law this is reality the law is not bs won in some closing argument or through some ridiculous defense you pull out of your butt like the defense on south park this is a real travesty of justice the legal system gone horribly wrong and the work by good lawyers not the stereotype who use all of their skills to right it it will do more for restoring your faith in humanity than any frank capra movie or to kill a mockingbird and most importantly i during the film during the featurette included at the end of the dvd it's amazing wonderful film wonderfully made thank god the filmmakers made it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.969835102558136 Review: let me just say that granny was extremely well made with the horror violence and sure suspense moves the best indie horror movie i have ever seen that is only 58 minutes long it is my 5 out of 20 most favorite movie of all time you people should love this i give it a 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9740445613861084 Review: my partner and i sat down to watch this film over a bottle of wine last saturday and although we initially had our reservations once the story got going it was in actual fact rather gripping the scene in which one of the characters in brutally murdered by needles was particularly shocking and echoed the work of korean new wave auteur park chan wook the weapon of choice was a particular and allowed us to see into the psyche of heavily altering the of a loving warm grandmother into a murderous hag the dialogue was incredibly moving and lyrical in expressing the paranoia the protagonist selections of mise en scene furthermore enhance the unnerving and atmosphere of the nights events combining with the oscar worthy performances to create a chilling and thought provoking masterpiece the ending which i won't spoil for you here reminded my partner and myself of m night masterwork the sixth sense for it's mind altering twist that has left me thinking weeks after viewing definitely one to watch repeatedly Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9809250235557556 Review: granny is the best movie ever is the best movie i have ever seen the plot was like nothing ever seen or done before these people are truly blessed with a talent no joke i love this movie i need to buy it but i cant find at any place it is a dream for me to go and meet the actors and try and do a granny 2 i rented granny at broadway video and kept it for a week longer than i should have and asked them if i could buy it off of them they said no a big disappointment and an even bigger one the week after i returned it i wanted to go and rent it again but come to find out broadway video was out of business if anyone has the movie or knows where i can buy it at then please tell me write to me at com Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.15642724931240082 Review: forget and jason br br horror has a new name granny the plot is simple but efficient the actors are good two thumbs up for michelle and the killer and the dialogs are even quite clever from the beginning to the end the action will leave you breathless you just can't escape it there is blood awful murders funny moments and a sense of that goes far beyond any rule deja vu surely not granny is not another slash movie it's truly a classic of its own it deserves the success it had and there's even more success to come with its re release congrats Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9335418343544006 Review: right here we go you have probably read in previous reviews on this film that it is awful badly acted avoid at all costs well i suppose in some ways this is true it is fair to say that you couldn't write a spoiler in this comment as there is no plot to spoil however there is a fine line between plain awful and absolutely hilarious and believe me this film is the latter the acting is so bad the plot so non existent and the ending so completely baffling it will have you laughing the whole way through there are scenes in this film that take comedy to a new level do not expect an oscar winner but believe me for the small price you will pay for this disaster it is worth every penny Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.22944650053977966 Review: on seeing this movie i didn't expect much i was delightfully surprised although the writing was as some of the dialog seemed drawn out and contrived the script did have shining moments my favorite line life is like a rich an and i'm so i can't enjoy it the plot was new and refreshing as opposed to some of the newer more main stream horror that most of us are sadly growing used to i do believe some of the scenes could should have been longer and maybe some shorter the superfluous use of blood was campy but seemed to make sense in the end ah the end the end would have been a little better if they had explained why what happened happened i don't wanna spoil it it might have also added to the movie time which is in the area of it's only an hour long how good could it be answer quite good Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6743955016136169 Review: a young man discovers that life is precious after he is seriously injured in a street racing accident his father is a pastor who changes his outlook on life and he spends the whole movie sharing his new found love for others in this shocking and heartwarming movie the theme is built around street car racing and it is an excellent movie for people who are into that and movies like 'the fast and the this shows how people can overcome their problems and gives the general message about the meaning of life in a new and exciting way Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9873825907707214 Review: this is a very right on case movie that delivers everything almost right in your face i'm a christian and liked the film in one way it had some average acting from the main person and it was a low budget as you clearly can see it can be a bit long winded but the film has some quite nice cars that rescues it from a lower rating from me as a christian film it was quite good but maybe a bit right on in the message the film works best on a big screen spoilers the fighting scene with the two brothers can remind you of the fighting scene between the two brothers in the christian thriller mercy streets starring eric roberts end of spoiler i give it a 7 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9915590286254883 Review: this movie was amazing i was in tears by the end of the movie okay i know the acting sucked but that's not what was important the message came through loud and clear about god's love for us and sacrifice the movie was realistic and showed actual human feelings whether it be pete's anger of the blond girl's or the guy that asked questions but it also showed the joy that comes from a true relationship with christ the cars were awesome and the actors were very hot and that attracted my eye but what i liked most about this movie was the clear gospel message the mother and pastor supported ben in his new walk with christ and tried to be a example to others nicky d showed that no matter if you have all the world has to offer without christ it doesn't matter nina showed how a misguided but good person can easily miss the mark i loved this movie and think that it will bring many teenagers to christ Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9772884249687195 Review: id just like to say that the film was good and touching the film explains to you the real meaning of being saved or born again and is very well set out the acting was quite good but could do with some improvements the story board is catchy and when my church had youth service and we watched it 8 people gave there life to christ id just like to say too anyone who is reading this give your life to christ and from your sin please visit www com thank you andrew br br the word of god will not turn void so get saved and from your sin Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8010200262069702 Review: i'm pleased that this was the work of foreign because it can't be accused of unfair bias with absolutely no cause the cops rush to judgment in this case and pick the first black suspect to accuse of the murder of a white foreign tourist they picked a 15 yr old kid who is just about as close to a saint as you could randomly find and then make fools of themselves trying to pin an unlikely case against him in addition to the resulting from the blatant prejudice there is the matter of 6 months of unjust imprisonment of a completely innocent young black teenager it makes one question whether as a society we should compensate those who are charged imprisoned and subsequently found innocent this docudrama is well produced professionally recorded and presented in a captivating package from which you won't want to take a 1 minute break if you care about social justice don't miss this one it certainly deserved its oscar Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17463698983192444 Review: i am a christian and thought this movie was pretty good while the acting wasn't academy award caliber i thought it was good considering the cast has had limited acting experience at the time this movie was made br br the gospel message and the transforming power of jesus christ was explained wonderfully the message that the director was trying to get across which is the important thing not how the characters dressed definitely got through the theme of having the main characters involved in illegal drag racing was a good idea too cool muscle cars btw i think this movie will definitely reach out to a lot of young people br br i would definitely recommend this movie it is a great witnessing tool Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9691883325576782 Review: i can't even begin to imagine why everyone hates this movie so much it had me literally crying with laughter several times i trust you slept well actually we had a bit of a rough night ah the perils of adultery br br admittedly the ending is a little flat but still has its moments the obvious fake as flew into the ocean beach house paradiso br br personally i think this is the funniest movie i've ever seen br br 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9008955955505371 Review: i cant see how some people cant find this film funny i saw the end of it on sky movies in 2001 thought i would by the dvd since then i have laughed my balls of with lines like rik laugh and hello night porter when they never get any phone calls overall i think this film is very very funny Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8960281014442444 Review: my god this is funny stuff yes it's puerile in the extreme but also rather witty here's the page with all the wines on it it's a little early for us i'm afraid well what are you doing up then and the fight sequences are second to none despite what you may have heard the laughs do keep coming and at a surprisingly generous rate the sheer comic abilities of rik mayall and adrian edmondson help keep it funny every drop of comedy from the script i can only compare it to fear and loathing in las vegas you either find that film hysterical throughout or not at all the same applies here it's probably the funniest british film since and i but to say it's an acquired taste is something of a gross sic understatement Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.953217625617981 Review: i own this movie on dvd and i have watched it about 10 times and it's still funny the jokes will never get boring and i often burst out laughing at inappropriate times just thinking about them the premise is that richard and eddie of bottom fame own the cheapest hotel in britain next to a nuclear power plant they are desperately in need of cash and when a film star in hiding comes to stay their luck just might be in br br to watch this movie and not become utterly bored or disgusted you first need to like the humour some would say that only hardcore fans really enjoy watching it but overall it's a great movie Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.4801311790943146 Review: this is a gem of a film slapstick violence a plenty simon pegg and green spew br br a suspicious looking power plant and an motorbike add to this br br if you haven't seen this i can highly recommend it maybe not quite as good as bottom but not far short br br if you have never seen a man impaled by the nose on two hooks then what are you waiting for buy this film br br i didn't even see the twist at the end coming when it turns out that ritchie and eddie are both ghosts br br 1 boiled egg Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8069521188735962 Review: okay this may not be the most sophisticated movie you'll ever see actually there isn't a bit of in it it's puerile adolescent inoffensive idiotic and utterly hilarious basically richie and eddie run the worst hotel in britain cue some ridiculous antics with the guests while they beat each other up try to get the rent money out of the only resident who is daft enough to stay have an all night drinking binge with the boys from the power plant next door and fall in lust with the beautiful actress who comes to stay to avoid the press give it a try if you're a fan of rik and and their work if you're not don't get the movie simple as that br br i'm not being thick this is a word from another one of fab into the movie world Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.0890062227845192 Review: bottom has been my favourite sitcom ever since i saw it on t v and the movie is even better if your a bottom fan i say this is a must buy the plot is that eddie and ritchie run a hotel named guest house paradise but not all goes right for them as customers leave until a famous actress come to stay they try there best to impress her but not all well go right this is a upbringing to british cinema so buy this and you will wet yourself with laughter also starring simon shaun of the dead and also bill love actually it might of not done good in the box office or by the looks of it on this website but don't listen to them buy this and i swear you will love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9246930480003357 Review: i had been looking for this film for so long before i found it i had seen it when i was younger and loved it after my second viewing i still loved it and i still do br br this is a love hate film if you like bottom young ones the comic strip then you will find this funny if you don't like that kind of humour then don't bother i love this film and have grown up with these comedy programmes for me this film is simply placing their comic genius on the big screen it is not an award winner by any means but if you just want good wholesome slapstick then this is it br br the film lacks the quality of the tv series and this is usually the case with films but it still has enough material to keep you laughing even if a lot of the jokes are pretty similar to their previous work br br yes the humour is a little childish and not to everyone's taste but sometimes you just need that in a film Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8619239926338196 Review: iv been a fan of rik mayall and ever since i can remember weather its young ones or bottom and i just have to say i have never laughed so much in all my life guest house paradiso is bloody brilliant i know its not going to be cup of tea with the vomiting slapstick comedy violence and foul language but then just don't watch it if it ain't yours its not like no one knows what sick and twisted things rik and come up with when they're working with one another i think its unfair that this film received such a from critics because and i don't think i'm the only one to think this this film is 10 out of 10 Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7896504998207092 Review: this is a pretty obscure dumb horror movie set in the 1970s it is really stupid and lame for the first half then it actually starts to get good for the last half there is a scene with the hero running to save his friends interspersed with shots of a church group singing i don't know it is mesmerizing i was impressed with the night time scenes because it actually looked like night unlike most low budget horror films where it still looks like daytime i feel like the director was really talented but was working with a budget and a tough schedule there are a few scenes towards the end the one mentioned above and also the end credits that are extremely cool this movie could have been a genuine classic if it left its scooby doo conventions behind and went straight for the throat i was surprised at how good this movie turned out to be i couldn't take my eyes off of it and i had to ask myself why Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.17812579870224 Review: why did i vote 10 10 for this movie that is just completely off guts quite simply because if you just let yourself find it funny you can just laugh until you choke some people might find that it goes too far it is certainly not for everyone but whenever i'm down and just need something really really stupid to laugh at chuck on bottom or and i can forget all of my troubles and be transported into a magical dark and weird world br br completely off guts is an australian expression it has no literal translation Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2787494361400604 Review: this film had some very funny moments the aforementioned sketch for starters br br the parts where rik tries to act dignified in front of his guests looking down at them through his nose very subtly done especially as the guest was a nosed himself br br the scene where rik finds out that gina has a fiancé she was me along all the time the brazen with his 2 candle eyes like as if she really him but he believed it that's why it was so funny great moment br br gino was also excellent he should have been used more as the bad man where are the whores i ordered he brilliant stuff Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9469364285469055 Review: the first bottom movie was an absolute laugh from the beginning excellently made and thought out i will definitely take my hat off to the production team and the actors the bottom actors attempt to run a hotel if you look closely this film was most probably shot in the isle of near my home Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8661850690841675 Review: i haven't written a review on here in ages but all of bottom tv show live shows and this i felt i had to make my views on this movie known it is i feel the perfect comedy movie it lacks the story lines i wouldn't really call with gina love would you or him and eddie going up there naked not love that make the rest of go from good to crap it lacks the usual dilemmas that one must overcome in most other comedy movies unless you count the fact that they poisoned the guests and must escape from the guests green vomit as a dilemma thats similar to other comedy movies no this movie just sets out and succeeds in doing one thing and one thing only making one laugh what does one require from comedy movies laughter this movie just piles on laugh after laugh without stuffing up the laughs with serious crap like other comedy movies thus i call it the so far only perfect comedy movie ever made and i will never ever stop watching this beautiful movie i rick and on such fantastic genius Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5820246934890747 Review: it may not be oscar material however this was a very funny film i was always a fan of eddie edmondson richie mayall bottom young ones were legendary tv series' and it was about time they made a film some of the stuff they get up to is brilliant from the pencil is the rear end to the rubber sex pants as well was the infamous line that richie says when he falls and a candle he is carrying goes into his eye he says to eddie candle in the eye candle in the eye and eddie been the simpleton that he is sticks the candle he's carrying into his eye can't forget when eddie is on his motorbike and he needs to it was a great comedy not to be taken seriously at all but the film lacked with an ending br br overall a comedy full of laughs and lots of fake green vomit a 9 10 br br Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9160137176513672 Review: bottom at its absolute highest perfection who ever says slap stick comedy is dead and boring is completely wrong not that this film will only appeal to those who are of a masculine nature this is another quality british dark comedy with many many jokes not violence related but it helps if you can let your senses go and laugh at the sheer stupidity of it all br br this is a true example of british ingenuity and talent hats off to them on a performance level it reminds me very much of the early works of the marx brothers where the same level of enthusiasm and devotion are present in their acting styles resulting in a performance where the audience can really engage the innate human desire to see others suffer yet to be detached and still feel safe much like the principle many tv chat shows operate on a truly marvelous bit of manipulation leaving all parties feeling better off Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9372397661209106 Review: while possibly the stupidest most tasteless and violent slapstick comedy ever made guest house is also a very funny one don't listen to the critics they have no sense of humour while the climax runs out of steam but not vomit it's still a funny party movie seven candles in the eye out of ten Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2943210005760193 Review: this is probably the funniest thing i have ever seen from start to finish it was perfect in timing atmosphere punch lines background music fighting sequences and every other possible aspect you can think of to be absolutely honest i find this movie as funny as their rik sitcom bottom maybe even funnier i laughed constantly throughout the whole movie and can only recommend seeing this film however if you watch it without knowing or liking the type of comedy rik mayall and edmondson has done before you might not think it's funny at all but i really can't understand those who dislike it this is humour folks people getting hit with frying pans guys running around wearing red rubber green vomit filling the hallways guys getting kicked in the b s and getting in the eyes how can this not be funny 10 10 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.939441978931427 Review: i saw this when it first came out and found it to be a work of some genius but i must confess i was clearly in the minority at the time br br for me the progressive lunacy of the of guest house paradiso just gets better and better throughout the film with one of the most hilarious climaxes to a film ever br br but i wouldn't recommend it to mother br br lovers of gross out comic book style humour will appreciate this movie there are subtle jokes hidden away but they are usually quickly by a comedy frying pan rik mayall and edmondson are superb and the deadpan unsuspecting guests are also excellent Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9817140102386475 Review: a sign of what to expect in this film came when i spotted that this was the first and probably the last film to have in its credits a vomit br br in what is a couple of hours of silly gags hilarious violence and excellent slapstick humour br br this film was just what you'd expect from the bottom boys and it is great to see them back in their best form after rik life threatening accident br br richie mayall and eddie edmondson are too similar to their bottom characters if we can have any criticism at all and edmondson does a surprisingly good job in directing the film also br br this film has already spawned the predictable comparisons to fawlty towers that just aren't there and the guest house paradiso itself is hardly br br watch out for some excellently crafted dialogue amongst all the violence and mayhem br br if you don't like bottom you'll probably hate this but i loved it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9280487895011902 Review: i give it 8 out of 10 because it is a cult classic also it is directed by legendary sasquatch hunter robert w morgan who also plays the part of in the film in listening to recent show called the show robert morgan is a co host he tells that because it has become such a cult classic and does well at movie conventions and such there are plans to maybe do a sequel to this film i think he said that two of the original stars have signed on and he hopes to have a few more robert is a good man and i hope it does well he has devoted 50 years of work as a researcher which is also one of my interests and author check out his show on the paranormal and maybe look for blood ii sometime in the near future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9565240740776062 Review: if folks were really this stupid i could be the supreme ruler of the world in this one knotts plays a dimwitted bean counter for some little jerk water town run by a group of crooked only slightly brighter than he is when things appear a bit shaky for the crooks they go for a frame up of the patsy plenty of laughs as knotts does his usual bumbling stumbling act i especially appreciated the extension cord scene at it's highest level Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8675438165664673 Review: this outing of knotts includes one of his best sidekicks ever frank makes the film knotts and compete for the laughs and both receive plenty knotts works for a small no where town where the city is being run by some of the most ignorant officials when things go wrong the city fathers allow knotts to take the fall frank character befriends knotts and together they stumble together to clear up the mess and good name this film shows the usual scared to death character that made him famous for years on television and film this may have been last good outing when you have an extra 90 minutes get a good old fashioned laugh a great icon don knotts Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9438329339027405 Review: this zany film rivals the ghost and mr chicken as one of don finest film performances knotts is an accountant for a city hall that is good for the citizens they fire the three competent and keep the dumb one knotts of course is the dumb one when his garbage collecting accidentally the wrong trash can knotts finds himself wrapped up in a bizarre trap set by the city council for him funny moments in the movie include the bowling alley restroom scene and the cemetery scene is absolutely hilarious typical knotts the nervous act is well used and as usual he is surrounded by lots of crazy character actors from the sixties such actors as frank and pitt herbert add to the mayhem as one may expect armed with a big car a pretty girl and no real clue of what he's doing fun for anyone especially nostalgia buffs but just about anyone will love it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9113722443580627 Review: this movie i watched back in 1981 when it came out although i missed the first part of the movie what i did see was great this movie is hard to find but if found you must see the acting is great very believable sad movie if i ever find me a copy i definitely will buy me a copy to treasure Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9868587255477905 Review: hello i was wondering if anyone has a copy of the movie broken promise i loved this movie growing up and watched it every time it was on it has been years since i have seen it and would love to get a copy i have checked all of the internet and have been unable to find it if anyone has a copy to trade or sell em please email me at yahoo com thank you and have a great night christine the broken promise was made to eleven year old melissa whose parents have deserted her and her siblings taken in by the county has had to watch helplessly as her brothers and sisters are split up and out to different families one of the kids is even juvenile court officer chris sarandon joins in her struggle to reunite her family under one roof broken promise was originally offered as a general golden showcase presentation it was first may 5 1981 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9459338784217834 Review: this movie from what i remember was such a great movie i watched it on television when i was 11 and couldn't remember the title of it if i remember correctly i do believe that it was a christmas television movie special one of my friends at work and i were discussing it several years back but neither one of us could remember the title but we did remember almost the entire movie no one else at work remembered ever seeing it thank goodness someone at a tv movie website answered my post now i have the fun job of a copy of it it's amazing what you can remember as a child but this movie definitely remains vividly playing in my head even after 28 years and i do believe i only watched it once maybe it was because i am the oldest sister in my family or maybe because i and worked in day care centers that it stuck with me that long regardless of the real reason it has remained one of the movies that i have been really wanting to watch lately if anyone knows where to watch it online or has a copy please let me know i would so love to see it again thanks so much seriously i tried to post this and it says my comment isn't long enough so apparently i have to type more did you know that melissa is the sister of peter who starred in a christmas story i know i'm not the only fan of this movie so if anyone has any idea on where to find this i would greatly appreciate it Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8782052993774414 Review: i saw this movie when it first came out patty didn't want to be separated from her siblings however the juvenile justice system don't care when patty looked at the case file the judge sent her to a juvenile detention facility he claimed she violated the rules of privacy by looking at private files she just wanted her family together i couldn't blame her the parents were not even fit parents one of the smaller children had to have a restroom the father stopped and let them off he drove off him and left the children stranded at the service station patty had to take authority to protect them since she was the oldest they were placed in foster homes the good part is that the social worker got them back as a family the head social worker kept telling him to butt out and not interfere he was power crazy he was the one who had patty placed in the juvenile facility why didn't they go after the father who was released from prison for abandonment yet the children are caught in the middle and made to feel insecure Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20474785566329956 Review: this film broke a lot of ground and receives on the whole a lot less credit than it's due it touches on a topic that is ever present in our daily lives but which is seen as a phenomenon so common that it does not merit discussion this phenomenon is that of be they doctors or as in broken promise a senior social worker who abuse their position in order to harm those they have been charged to protect br br in broken promise patty and her family are abandoned by their parents but are soon picked up by local law enforcement faced with the certain prospect of foster care patty begs a young social worker to keep her and her brothers and sisters together this social worker approaches a senior member of another department but his request is denied br br the children are off to homes thereby following the prevailing opinions of the day and ensuring a clean break but it is this event the broken promise which gives the film it's name which causes the dramatic tension that is to continue throughout the film angered by the young social apparent betrayal patty runs away from the foster home she has been sent to br br faced with the daunting task of finding her family in a climate where the ideal is seen to be a complete separation from the past she does the only the thing she can to ascertain their whereabouts and breaks into the senior social office to steal the br br soon after she finds she has made a dangerous enemy furious at the embarrassment this little girl has caused him and his department the senior social worker decides to use his power and authority to destroy her something that legally he is quite capable of doing br br br br this topic of the harm of to clients is relatively taboo it certainly has been touched on very little in films as few directors wish to tread the path that would imply that cause harm br br i think that this film plays a very important role in making the public more aware of this sort of thing the case portrayed is not only plausible but has probably happened many times before to many other children all over the world this film is critical to changing public opinion in order to get rid of the laws that protect harmful people like the senior social worker in broken promise br br i strongly recommend broken promise it is especially appropriate viewing for social workers doctors and other it is a lesson in that should be taken to heart br br br br in terms of the acting in broken promise melissa plays a superb part as patty especially in films such as this believability is critical if the viewer did not identify with the character of patty the whole message of the film would be in jeopardy it's unfortunate that melissa doesn't still act in films today as her performance in broken promise shows her to have had exceptional talent Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5575748085975647 Review: well someone who enjoys traveling down the highway at eating mcdonalds and running the air twenty four seven and watching fox news non stop i found this documentary interesting one thing i picked up when they being they talk about north america i assume this documentary was au for the canadian bashing i will leave that to bill br br the consequence of the of oil will affect everyone especially those who live in big countries of australia canada and the united states i am sure that green peace are cheering no more gas means no more without realizing people who live in the sub zero could to death br br as someone who has studied i know for a fact we are living in a world of resources i will give the documentary props for trying to present a balanced point of view about the of oil however i am studying a degree in journalism this documentary is full of loaded messages republican as what the democrats didn't send troops to vietnam br br if you are going to present a documentary about and resources it is best to leave the political bashing to one side because it could cause a potential audience member to totally shut down concentrate on the issue of resources at the end of the day it is best to open the minds of the mainstream as it is no good preaching to the minuscule choir br br i really do enjoy watching documentaries such as 911 and end of suburbia not for their political bias because they do remind us the world isn't so safe sure i like to shop and consumer junk food like there is no tomorrow but if the world is going to end tomorrow i would rather die rich and consume the living beep out of it br br for the potential documentary makers out there just give the people facts and let the viewers make up their own minds if you are trying package your political views as a balanced documentary the people are going to smell a rat a mile away Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.2649497985839844 Review: a good documentary reviewing the background behind our societies oil addiction the problem concerning our present energy usage and finally discusses the effects of the coming energy from the peak oil production problem br br this movie should be educated to all students as part of their education show it to your children parents relatives and friends they will thank you eventually br br after reviewing the contents of this documentary and comparing its mentioned sources i would say that the facts in this movie are well supported Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8983151316642761 Review: quality entertainment all around the spectacle of kermit on his bicycle is one thats as memorable as any in cinema history there's just not a bad thing to be said tons of muppets great cameos slapstick puns whatever you want its here the lovers the and me indeed Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5443572402000427 Review: i'm giving this film 9 out of 10 only because there aren't enough specific scientific references to the amount of energy it takes to produce food to satisfy the science haters seems to believe the admittedly biased commentators are making this stuff up but even an elementary understanding of resources and the laws of will indicate that at the very least they are on solid scientific ground when they state that we cannot continue to depend on oil we must transition to different types of energy and do not have a plan that will replace the amount of energy we get from oil other have refused to face the facts of life and have read jared collapse which is a popular book or any elementary or earth science textbook and you can the basic premise of this movie go ahead fiddle while rome burns Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.3100656270980835 Review: i have been most fortunate this year to have seen several films at my art museum on occasion well more like half of the time i am unable to watch the films there i have attempted to view each of the films that i have missed so far plagues and pleasures on the sea and who killed the electric car are the other films that i have had to watch this way the film covers an intriguing subject matter and is well emphasis on this later but not as successful as plagues and pleasures but far superior to electric car br br the film's thesis the future of the american concept of suburban living it questions the of such a practice as oil prices rise so the film discusses the origin of the suburb and it's evolution until the early one theme the film discusses at length is the alienation the suburb creates among its inhabitants while several people may live together they do not know each other as we define the word this to me represents the strength of the film its appeal to actual human emotion we are able to understand the filmmakers' argument so much easier because they do not have to convince us of their this is also one of the reasons sea is such a wonderful documentary br br unfortunately suburbia loses its message in explanation in support of its central argument as those interviewed speak their arguments become progressively more akin to those made by militant we are told that oil production will hit its peak in this decade but are given no scientific evidence professional reports statistics etc in support of this claim we are given little information as to how this date was calculated fortunately this was the only significant flaw that i was able to detect in the film's argument yet it's a glaring one nevertheless another less important i noticed was the liberal political bias which could some viewers however this bias is revealed thorough clips of various events and not the filmmakers themselves the clips especially those from the 1950's seemed a tad unnecessary to me the film was no better with their presence and would have been more concise in their absence br br as i thought more of this film before this review i thought about why i found its argument more convincing than other documentaries that i'd recently viewed finally i realized that the filmmakers actually offered analysis to the suburban problem they propose a village system where pockets of people would live together they this practice would lower the necessity for and reduce wasted space they define wasted space as the long stretches of parking lots between shopping areas for instance what is incredible about this is that it's actually conceivable most documentaries vaguely state that some problem should be ended but offer no method of doing so thinking more about the film i decided that this analysis is what saved the film for me and why i give it a favorable review br br while neither perfectly convincing nor fluid in presentation the end of suburbia is a worthwhile investment of one's time it not only addresses the contemporary problem of but it also provides realistic insight on how to it the audience can also enjoy the high production value with various clips from the 1950's spliced with the modern people living in atlanta georgia or the triad region of north carolina will particularly enjoy this documentary as is the most established there Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.49873724579811096 Review: the end of suburbia is a very useful film it's also important and provocative there seems to be no middle ground with either the film or its main source of entertainment the anti james howard br br while i am not a big fan of the new my criticism of it is because of its small vision in the case of new peter another talking head you finally hear what's somewhat obvious in and amongst the special added out takes just doesn't understand peak oil br br i've used this as a teaching tool in classes to get at the importance of land as a factor of production a fact long diminished by and also as a vehicle for about peak oil our land use global warming our threatened food production public our compromised future br br move over south park made by canadians from toronto for 25 000 and released in may 2004 this video sold over 24 000 copies by october 2005 one major dvd rental recently ordered almost 400 more copies br br the end of suburbia sales were actually climbing 1 1 2 years after its release and it has also been available on one of the major online video services since september 2005 br br a sequel escape from suburbia is in the works with a possible release by august 2006 Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.974398672580719 Review: the end of suburbia as it should appeal to general citizens mass consumers alike is likely to become of cultural reform status the film uses super cynical analysis by authors policy makers and social on the paradox created by suburban style living mainly in the post war era br br what we have created in america is a place with none of the of country life and none of the of urban city life this is the that is laid out for suburbia and the film on the singular idea of oil basically in the most general sense that the world is nearing or at it's peak oil production and when we realize this in full major lifestyle changes will be in effect whether by our best interest or forced violently upon us by a quality of living even the slum dwellers of couldn't describe to us br br if nothing more the end of suburbia will the viewer flush in their gut creating a sickening feeling this is bound to happen it's a bleak outlook on our inherent way of life the lies particularly in each respective viewers critical analysis of the film i many unprepared viewers the film as smug liberal propaganda like a moore film what they fail to consider is that a reaction like this is all too normal when such a message hits so unbelievably hard to the lifestyle of the vast majority of the masses br br this is the truth and as a student studying city planning i can tell you that we better get prepared now because what slim chance we have of maintaining quality of life in this of resources is fading faster than a race of people stricken by the black plague Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.5326283574104309 Review: the end of suburbia is an important documentary about modern on cheap energy and the coming peak in world oil production the film is an excellent introduction to the peak oil phenomenon and includes interviews with experts like adviser to vice president dick 2001 energy task force simmons author richard options and actions for a post carbon world and author michael t blood and oil the dangers and consequences of america's growing on br br economic growth is upon more electricity electricity is on carbon energy period and simmons made a very clear statement he said future growth is not possible and for a guy from his background to say that was one of the most that's like the catholic church saying the earth is round before michael c br br the peak has happened and now instead of being we're now historians kenneth Sentiment: Okay Score: 0.6629088521003723 Review: a truly scary film happening across james rants led me to recently formed web like life after the oil crash energy and the oil drum and the data behind the theory of peak like this film and paint a grim picture of die off or die back i hope they're premature but in mid 2005 rising gasoline prices rising oil prices will you join us campaign becoming beyond and even t boone lend to the idea that we are at or near a peak of oil production br br after copious research of limited data oil investment banker matt simmons has suggested that the may no longer be able to increase production in their immense but aging fields in the face of increased demand primarily from the us and china the have not responded with higher production despite previous stated world production from 2000 and 2004 indicates that light sweet crude has indeed peaked which means that will become more costly br br the film seems aimed at baby boomers but younger people our children also need to understand the implications of an energy future Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9566188454627991 Review: i own a video store with hundreds of documentaries i have seen loads of them and love all of the great info out there only a small handful though even come close to offering info as important as this one i have been reading through other peoples reviews of this film and can't help but notice that the main things people are criticizing are irrelevant such as it is very one sided such a pathetic criticism every where in society that you look you will see the other side and if you still need help go to com it is the same people over and over uh one might be led to believe that these people are the experts so maybe they are the best people to interview filming style is all the same head shots with few exceptions if you want flash and dazzle watch micheal moore if you want info watch real such as this one as you can plainly see none of these complaints have any relevance to the information contained my guess is that these people are just missing the point and don't wanna give up there br br my recommendation watch it learn from it and continue your education about such subjects it is very important stuff for everyone Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9442968368530273 Review: the end of suburbia neatly collects many of the concerns with the coming peak of the world's oil supply as the world population grows so does demand for oil and power as we extract oil and power we come to a peak in production more oil is demanded less oil is generated the inevitable outcome is conflict and major change br br this film will be disturbing and alarming if you're new to the topic you may react at first with anger and denial because the implications are so grim it should be required viewing beyond politics beyond optimism the math is undeniable br br suburbia is the focus because our suburban living areas will be the communities most impacted when the price of energy while logic would tell you that the big cities will be the places to avoid during a time of crisis the spread out nature of suburbia will make it difficult if not impossible to maintain an efficient community without our vehicles to transport us br br peak oil is no longer a topic for discussion by and backwoods this issue will be at our doorstep sooner than we think this film is a lucid coherent look at it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9553632140159607 Review: i have the good common logical sense to know that oil cannot last forever and i am aware of how much of my life in the suburbs revolves around products i've been an avid consumer of new technology and i keep running out of space on so i know that even the energy associated with peak oil will change my life br br the end of suburbia shows in a rational and entertaining manner just how much my whole family's lifestyle will have to change in my lifetime i am particularly concerned for the future generations who will have to pick up the for our excesses however the film makers do offer a glimmer of hope in that they acknowledge human and determination and the sense of community that tends to be by shared hardship br br there is no point in trying to pretend that peak oil is propaganda or in treating it like the approaching radioactive cloud in on the beach i e with suicide pills at the ready even with our best efforts times will get harder all over and i'm hoping there's enough compassion and humanity to go around Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.7312985062599182 Review: i always knew the day was coming we all knew there's only so much oil in the ground and one day we'll run short but isn't there supposed to be enough coal to use instead and wind power or something things for future generations to worry about br br then this documentary hit me smack between the eyes oil makes the that is the reason for the first time in world history practically no one lives on when the inevitable oil hit a lot of things air travel many drugs life in the suburbs will become impossible but the insight from the documentary is this oil gives us so much energy with so little effort that without it our lives must change even if substitutes and are immediately at best they'll smooth our landing into a strange post oil world which the documentary claims could be starting now br br despite its gloomy message the documentary is often highly entertaining it contains fabulous historical footage sober images of dark urban and campy funny stuff from the 1950's which reminds us of why we moved to the suburbs in the first place it also offers hope that a massive effort started now could both ease our transition from oil and make the world a better place br br my only complaint about the documentary is that it does not spend time on the mystery of why we are finding this stuff out now how can this be a big emergency all of a sudden we knew in the 1970s we should be preparing for a post oil world and we started to prepare with alternative energy research and smaller cars if our failure to follow through on president jimmy carter's 25 years ago has doomed us to a hard landing in a post oil world why was no one shouting about it on br br in the end i found the documentary highly persuasive and it left me with the terrible chill of being dragged out of a very lovely dream this is must viewing for everyone not afraid to face a very likely near future that we still have time to do something about br br charles Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9046535491943359 Review: first of all before i start my review i just read every review for 'the muppet movie' here and i can't believe that someone could give a negative review to a movie like this fortunately there was only one i mean i can understand how someone may not like 'star due to the whole sci fi genre but to not like a movie starring some of the most lovable puppets in the history of mankind is almost sad br br okay i will step off my now and review this movie br br 'the muppet movie' came out when i was seven all of my friends wanted to see this as their birthday movie so i think i saw it about four times in the first month in theaters br br as a child many things attracted me to this and all the other muppet movies tv shows the singing was probably the main one most of the songs in 'the muppet movie' are classics from rainbow connection to i'm going to go back there someday they're entertaining and thought provoking br br as an adult i see 'the muppet movie' in almost a whole different light yes the things that thrilled me about it as a kid are still there but it's the little jokes and such that are just plain hilarious br br i mean when you think about it jim henson is a sick man br br kermit is a frog and that is in love with a sweet pig that wears purple gloves and could karate chop you into two pieces is a stand up comedian bear gonzo is a that is infatuated with chickens then you have two old guys that a piano playing dog a rock band with a maniac drummer a swedish chef that you can't understand and a number of other characters that are just plain eccentric br br yet for these reasons and more henson has entertained millions of children and adults giving us all something special to watch and remember him by br br 'the muppet movie' will always remain in my heart for many reasons but i think the biggest one is because it's a movie unlike a lot of recent children's movies that i feel comfortable to have my kids watch plus i don't get bored out of my mind with jokes that are dumbed down to my kids' level br br it's a great movie that is sure to be remembered forever Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9626432657241821 Review: this documentary was my first introduction to peak oil theory a fascinating concept that has a lot of frightening consequences if it turns out to be correct i had absolutely no idea that the effects of oil would come so soon it literally took my breath away this movie will probably open your eyes as to how strongly the american way of life is dependent on the abundance of cheap oil a term used throughout the film a lot of the topics are plain common sense and they don't go into a huge amount of depth about any of them but you've probably never put all the pieces together like this movie does the interviews with the authors and energy experts are all very interesting i don't think this film is meant to scare people it's merely meant to inform people about what to expect in the years ahead and maybe to encourage you to think twice about to work and leaving your lights on all day long br br after watching this film i was no longer able to look at the cars and buses zooming by quite the same great documentary everyone should see it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9761541485786438 Review: first of all this movie is a piece of reality very well realized artistically some kind of combination between american beauty and as good as it gets and of course something specifically to all russian movies of course the valuable one no dirty propaganda the problem of loneliness of man especially recommended for the people which really want to see beyond all propaganda about communism both positive or negative propaganda a movie about common people their problems lack of especially for young ones fear when touch the real and too dirty face of the society and about the fake solutions alcohol and violence and probably the only real solution true love of course it's very well located in the space and time of russian but it's valid for all the society except a perfect one but don't worry not possible to find this on our earth for the last time definitely recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9856626391410828 Review: this movie was groundbreaking in the former soviet union because it was the first movie released there that contained a real sex scene however the movie can be considered great for many reasons not the least of which is its true gritty portrayal of disillusionment and pain in the family of a working class soviet family i would definitely recommend it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.972039520740509 Review: there was a lot about little vera that was strange to me all in all i did enjoy this movie but a lot of the way the characters behaved was not what i was used to for example the environment that family lived in was very tense almost every time the family was together they were either drinking fighting or yelling and frequently it was a combination of the three after i had viewed the film i felt tense because of all the confrontation that took place during it i was however very interested in watching the story if this middle class russian family throughout the entire film we are reminded of the state of russia because of the repeated shots of a train passing by the screen it gave the viewer a sense of a lived life the characters seemed to be focused on living their lives through work and drinking after work there was not a feeling of happiness throughout the film the only time a character was not yelling was when vera first fell in love with her fiancé sergei this was very short lived because the viewer later discovers after sergei locks father in a bathroom and vera lets him out after which the father proceeds to stab sergei that he is abusive another time vera is told that the only reason she was born was so the family could get a larger apartment it is very interesting watching how both vera and the family were able to cope with each other's behavior the film was definitely worth watching because of its depiction of how life could be in areas of russia Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9630657434463501 Review: little vera is the story of a russian teenager her family and her attempts to find meaning and value in a life sliding increasingly into decay in her search for meaning she falls in love with a more intellectual and rebellious sergei whose hatred for her deeply flawed parents quickly spirals out of control br br little vera is shocking and disturbing in nearly every way the drinking of the father the enabling and lack of understanding of the mother the casual lies and of the brother and vera herself forgiving them all their flaws are all shocking and slightly disturbing to watch however the raw honesty of the film somehow manages to become even more shocking than the plot or characters set in cramped spaces and vast urban decay little vera presented a vastly different view of soviet life than had ever been seen before in fact little vera is a portrait of the collapse of soviet society painted in shades of pain desperation and it is the of a family set against the of an entire social order br br although painful and desperately unsatisfying the film itself is definitely worth seeing if only to understand the feelings and cultures still russia today Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9855761528015137 Review: a gritty presentation of the decay of family values and human dignity in the wake of soviet communism 1988 film little vera is a landmark film of modern russian cinema brutal drama marks a strong departure from the images of sanitized idealism promoted in soviet times as in circus moving the social chaos of his time into the public spotlight a contemporary setting further the effect first by the immediacy of the film to its time period second by its of a locale not only struggling for identity in of a soviet system but also as a nation distinct from the russian that had dominated the u s s r br br vera the film's title character and protagonist is a rebellious adolescent girl with a dysfunctional family including a hard drinking father and a mother care worn rejecting her would be beau andrei vera begins a destructive and primarily sexual relationship with a college student named sergei despite her parents' dislike for the lazy sergei and despite rude contempt for her parents he moves into their cramped apartment tensions until father stabs sergei vera must decide if she will stay loyal to her intolerable family by her father acted in self defense or continue to support and defend the ever detached sergei br br unbearable in almost every imaginable way little vera masterfully captures and the inescapable void left in social life after the collapse of communism the sexual of the film it was the first film to show explicit sex combined with the unrelenting presentation of social reality a marked distinction from the socialist realism demanded by stalin effectively confronted the conditions of former soviet life most interesting however was public reception while many wrote hate mail to the director and star the film was wildly popular here the double edged nature of film as social criticism emerges if done correctly the film will make the audience uncomfortable because no easy solution presents itself some viewers will hate the film and filmmakers for bringing up the issue many films come to mind as somewhat comparable in this regard larry clark's kids harmony even popular movie's such as john breakfast club br br i recommend this film to those viewers for whom the prospect of nearly two hours excruciating domestic conflict and social is not overly daunting the film is absolutely beautiful and incredibly challenging despite the difficulties of watching the film some moments within it are profoundly beautiful of course the socio historic and cultural significance of the film cannot be overlooked and in fact operate as an even more reason for watching this film Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.923180103302002 Review: forget every spy movie you've ever seen this is what life was like in the ussr and still is in many places in russia and the ex soviet countries vera dreams of life of leisure as she imagines the west to be her reality is very different with a bitter mother a violent father and the ever present alcohol and her prospects for the future are not much better she finds a man and they try to patch up a life together but he is afflicted by the same environment both socially and physically the scenery in this movie is brilliant sitting comfortably in the company of post apocalyptic movies but obviously done with no special effects they have just walked in and shot whatever happened to be in front of the camera br br forget your stereotyped cold russians of spy movies this is the real deal people are passionate vibrant and present in a way you'll never see in a drama from the west Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8569156527519226 Review: in russia the ordinary teenager vera lives a life with her father and her simpleton mother without working and waiting for the calling for a technical course of telephone operator her brother victor lives in moscow with the family of his own and occasionally visits his dysfunctional family and vera being always motive for arguing when vera meets the student of university sergei andrei they fall in love for each other and decide to get married sergei moves to house but lives in conflict with her father this relationship leads the family to a tragedy br br i have just seen vera and i liked a lot this deep family drama i am not with the life style in the former but there are some unusual behaviors that i found very interesting the first one when victor tells vera that she was conceived not because her parents wanted to have her but because they wanted to move to a larger apartment another one when the family goes to the beach in a truck many difficulties of family and their friends the repression in the park and other situations pictured in the movie are common in third world countries this low budget movie is very well directed and the story is very profound and real the cast has great performances and the actress is very beautiful in the cover of the brazilian vhs released by distributor there is information that was the of playboy magazine i am not sure how precise are the subtitles in portuguese since many long sentences spoken in russian are limited to short translation in few words my vote is seven br br title brazil a vera the little vera Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8991086483001709 Review: one of the major aspects of vera called little vera in english is that it was the first movie from the soviet union that featured a sex scene albeit a short one the title is important vera is the russian word for faith identifying that punk vera has little faith in the soviet system and as the movie shows there's not much faith to be had in it the opening scene shows the bleak industrial town of nearly a hell on earth when lover sergei moves in with her family it leads to some unexpected events br br like in many russian movies people's names describe their characters for example there's remember that victor means winner all in all this is a good look at the soviet union while it was collapsing and we can see why it was collapsing really good Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9737464785575867 Review: it is difficult today and in the us to understand this movie we have nothing really to compare it with here is an attempt at comparison it is as if during the last years of rule a filmmaker in iraq were somehow able to make a film which for the first time ever showed life as it really was lived in that country the life of ordinary young girl with all the terror and the repression full blown then the film was exhibited freely in iraq if you could imagine that unlikely event then you might have an idea of what went on with this film in the last few years of the soviet union prior to this film soviet cinema was highly censored soviet movies would only show an ideal life in the paradise then suddenly this the alcoholism the random sex the ugly wasteland that was the soviet city the choking pollution the each other and themselves the utter hopelessness it is all there people were stunned soviet women would often weep during the many would say that this is the story of their lives it was a cultural earthquake the like of which filmmakers only dream of it undoubtedly the breakup of the soviet union br br reading the reviews here i can see that few understand this film one says it was groundbreaking because it contained real sex to the soviet viewers at the time the sex was a minor event compared to fact that it portrayed reality for the first time in soviet cinema br br others compare it to current films such as as good as it gets might as well compare homer's to the latest john novel they simply do not compare this is not just a film this is was a social document and a transforming social force it needs to be viewed that way or you will not understand the film br br other reviewers see it as a film about a dysfunctional russian family one even says that it is difficult to feel sorry for vera because she keeps coming back to her family the point is that vera and her family are symbols for all of soviet life there was nowhere else to go because the family down the block and in the next town were the same this was life in the soviet union for most people br br this is a film that can be viewed on many levels as a drama it traces the landscape of despair as a social document it shows the living conditions of the time as a political document it shows the attitude of the people and many of the reasons for the break up of the soviet union and as a moral document it shows the evils of a dictatorship that is out of control and the that victims will practice on each other br br little vera clearly shows the human toll that eventually takes on its victims despite any good intentions that system may have in doing so it helped end the soviet regime thus contributing to one of the major changes in modern history this film achieves what only a few films have ever accomplished it is not only an stunning representation of history but it also become a force in that shaped history Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9524037837982178 Review: this wonderful movie captures so many elements of what makes a family comedy funny entertaining sweet and memorable it's difficult to decide where to start br br from the opening number rainbow connection paul excellent score sung with gusto by kermit d frog which gives us a prologue of what the whole adventure is about throughout the story this is one fun movie br br essentially it's a road trip movie where kermit travels cross country with a dream of pursuing a rich and famous contract to entertain along the way our green hero meets a series of other aspiring actors comedians singers and musicians who coincidentally are muppets like kermit himself is this how the muppets really started approximately how it happened kermit tells us br br not since it's a mad mad mad mad world has the cameo formula been used so and successfully the aspiring stars encounter many recognizable faces during their odyssey some just blink across the screen but others have very memorable cameos steve martin's amusing bit as a rude waiter is probably the best jim nod to his inspiration edgar bergen is especially touching br br anyone who ever watched the muppets tv show will get to see all of their favorite characters they're all here the puppetry work is magnificent look especially for kermit riding a bicycle how dey do in jokes and references to old movies are everywhere but the best one liners are reserved for kermit himself an example when the crooks are terrorizing kermit and piggy she affectionately says to her short green and handsome beau i wouldn't give up this evening together for anything would you make me an offer i also love the gunfight at the ok scene brilliantly absurd silliness br br gotta get right along now but to summarize a good natured movie that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age or movie genre taste highly recommended Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9907236695289612 Review: i gave this film my rare 10 stars br br when i first began watching it and realized it would not be a film with a strong plot line i almost turned it off i am very glad i didn't br br this is a character driven film a true story which revolves mainly around the life of rachel nanny crosby a strong beautiful inside and out black woman and how she touched the lives of so many in the community of lackawanna br br highly interesting not only its strong characterizations of nanny and the people who lived at her but also it gives us a look at what life and community were like for african americans in the 1950's prior to integration and the good and bad sides of segregation and how it ultimately affected and changed the black community br br in addition to excellent performances by all members of the cast there is some fine singing and dancing from that era Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9682895541191101 Review: the captain and have released a very good 3 dvd package with minimal editing unlike most variety show releases these shows have not been hacked to bits the musical and dance numbers are included with the skits just as they were when first broadcast i suspect that some musical numbers on the dvd may have been edited into shows in which they did not originally appear but have been unable to that suspicion i've noticed a few inconsistencies between what is on the dvd and program information i've found on the net i've been unable to whether the net information is inaccurate or if the musical performances have been edited into the shows on the dvd whatever the truth may be i'm very appreciative of the efforts made by the production company i wish every variety show released would show the same respect for the format i would guess about half the shows broadcast are included i believe they ran into rights problems on the shows which weren't included hopefully those issues can be resolved and a volume 2 can be released sometime in the future there are some individual music videos along with a dance rehearsal among the extras i recommend this dvd to any c t fan Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8993712067604065 Review: this was alright it was one of those we but we don't have enough evidence yet storylines in the couple of movies i've seen her in i've never really though much of stephanie a professional tv actress she is but nothing really outstanding here in this she was definitely above average as the former fed or was it fed on loan her character got along well with the motley bunch of special investigation unit cops she was assigned with there wasn't really a goofy character you'd roll your eyes at and just despise which was good also good is it takes awhile to know who the murderer is but when i found out i wasn't that surprised oh well one more thing that was good was the los angeles locations quite possibly if this was made today they'd use toronto or vancouver but here they really shot in downtown l a like that a lot even though i semi despise l a liked the movie too i don't know if i'd ever watch it again but it wasn't too bad my grade b Sentiment: Negative Score: 0.20349448919296265 Review: i have to admit that when first saw madonna performing holiday on top of the pops many years ago i said to my wife another american one hit wonder getting the whole thing wrong well she was wearing a fright wig and was appallingly dressed i have never grown to love her the way my daughter does but i have to eat my words i do like some of her stuff and sometimes enjoy her filmed concerts this confessions tour film is great even if the music is not and its not i was impressed by the staging and concepts madonna's own performance was enhanced by the incredible dancers she chose to support her my daughter was at the london gigs and was crazy about it the lady madge has proved my initial assessment of her so very wrong Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9199995398521423 Review: this show was so exhausting to watch and there's only two numbers drowned world substitute for love and paradise not for me were you can sit down and just contemplate it all the opening of this show will go down in history as the most visually thrilling as madonna enters the stage via a gigantic crystal ball that comes down from the ceiling and the huge screens from behind it show images of horses horses play a role in this show due to madonna falling off one the infamous scene of madonna on the crucifix is in this show as a huge screen counts to 12 million the number of how many african children are orphaned due to aids at the end a website address comes up for anyone interested in we then go into the theme of the environment and again images of politics and religion are shown there's an interlude and then the show starts again to the music of i love new york and ray of light this part of the show is one of my favorites with the dancers doing there funny hand movements towards the end there's the music number with the song disco inferno mixed in with the song and the dancers make more of there presence known the ending again is full of energy as the show wraps up to the tunes of lucky star and hung up and hundreds of golden balloons fall from the ceiling at the end the message have you confessed comes up the dvd is worth buying and when it came out the soundtrack for the show was added as a bonus jonas did a great job with the footage for this show keeping it consistent with the style of the tour Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9766161441802979 Review: madonna has been rocking the boat for over 20 years and with that comes a lot of experience obviously and a lot of knowledge she was never the one to think about yesterday au she seemed to know what is going to be popular tomorrow she bravely takes all the new trends and incorporates them into her own acts her world have never been when madonna performs she gives 120 everything is bigger better theatrical and meaningful she takes from east west and makes then unique everything is given a deeper meaning and the confessions tour is not different from the very beginning you find yourself sitting on the edge of the chair she starts with bang then she does brave circus poses on a horse high up in the sky she does everything she can to entertain you she remakes her own songs giving them a modern feel she sings on a disco cross she almost comes in the middle of the stage and with her amazing dance crew that know no dimensions of fear the show is absolutely more than you bargained for it's a spectacle an audio visual orgasm that cannot be put in words lucky are the ones who actually experienced seeing madonna on stage pushing fifty she is still in an incredible form recent sticky and sweet tour is even more ground breaking which proves nothing else that madonna was is and ever be the one and the only queen of pop Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8577086329460144 Review: the show was amazing and very professional madonna is a non stop dancing and singing for 2 hours the opening was pretty good when she came out of the disco ball and also jump was a really good performance the entire show was full of energy so it's kind of hard to say which were the highlights because every song had something special and unique i saw live couple of her previous drowned world and tour they were good but you can't compare with this one the dancers were fantastic the lights and the whole show were just perfect madonna still looks very good if you haven't seen it yet i highly recommend you to see it you'll enjoy the show from the beginning to the end madonna is still the dancing queen Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9846010804176331 Review: this concert is the type of concert that only comes around every twenty years or so madonna's confessions on a dance floor era will certainly be remembered as one of the high points of her career she's 48 and she looks simply divine she keeps up with the dancers that are almost twenty years her junior i am also very glad to report that all the songs were sung live which is good because she actually sounds better live each song was so unique the visuals where stunning the performance of to was fantastic and had me was exotic and gorgeous and was rich with political symbolism the arabic horn the american eagle set free i particularly liked the performance of 'i love new i almost stood up in my lounge room and cheered when she told her critics to suck george bushes and then again i was impressed by the 70's inspired music inferno this spectacular concert made a fan out of me br br verdict highly recommended with a capital h Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9825097322463989 Review: well i have to say i had the chance to see this show here in philadelphia pa sometime in june of 06 and i really loved it my all time favorite madonna look was the 1990 blond ambition tour era this to me is madonna now that she is a mother of 3 she has to change some things to suit and i totally agree this is a classic madonna concert i wish live to tell wasn't edited we saw falling from buildings on 911 we can see a woman on a cross any way i'm looking forward to the release of this tour on dvd and hope it is the entire show unedited and with a bunch of bonus footage she is a artist of all time the best out there and still at the top and going strong long live madonna Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.985852837562561 Review: this is a spectacular production i have seen the show live twice in chicago and my only problem with the production was the fact that i was able to perceive only fragments of what was going on the stage consisted of three giant and the platform and as the action moves from one part of the stage to the next sometime you loose track of what is going on no matter where you are located as always this is a thought provoking sensory overload skillfully captured in high definition with 15 cameras the footage was masterfully edited one of the best concert dvds of all times in my opinion i only hope and wish that they will release this on blu ray of hd dvd so that we can re live this extravaganza over and over again Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9672715067863464 Review: years ago with ray of light madonna broke through to a truly amazing level of musical artistry and since then she's occasionally even her own standards this concert production with its hypnotic editing amazing dancing lighting effects and trance inducing arrangements blows away all previous efforts madonna's apparent ambition to single handedly bring about world peace through music and dance may seem or absurd to some but hell somebody's got to do it thanks to her of the remarkable talent of everyone involved in this production confessions tour live from london places her once again among the top ten artists working anywhere in the world in any medium Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9578568935394287 Review: this is a movie that will up your day for sure kermit the frog is just an ordinary frog in his swamp when a talent agent stops by and tells him that hollywood is looking for frogs to be in movie lol on the way kermit meets bear miss piggy gonzo and his chicken camilla the electric mayhem and but also trailing kermit is the proprietor of a restaurant chain doc french fried frog legs all things considered though kermit and the muppets make it to hollywood br br this movie is recommended for everyone young and old br br it has some wonderful musical numbers like the rainbow connection i'm going to go back there someday and right along the muppets also use many forms of transportation in this movie kermit rides a bike drives a and another car gonzo takes flight with a bundle of balloons which is one of my favorite moments by the way and kermit and the rest of the muppets finally go the rest of the way by the electric bus dr teeth floyd janice scooter and animal who meet up with them in the desert after car breaks down br br even some sesame street muppets make cameo appearances i e big bird is walking along on the road on the way to nyc to break into public television the end is also a very heartwarming moment every single muppet created is in the final scene along with a final rainbow connection reprise br br but those poor muppets worked so hard on their movie set then it all comes crashing down and the camera explodes in a huge ball of sparks you'd think everything is ruined and destroyed but the rainbow comes shining through the roof at the end and it all sums up the magic of this film and you know everything will be all right br br perfect 10 10 watch it and you'll be enchanted by the fun and sadness of this movie Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9805783033370972 Review: hammer house of horror time is set in rural england on woodstock farm where stressed musician david winter jon finch lives with his actress wife mary gee is currently the music for a horror film one night while looking for his dog billy david finds a mysterious woman in his barn calling herself patricia quinn she claims to be a witch who has transported herself from 300 years in the past to now obviously rather sceptical david has a hard time believing her so he locks her in a room in his farmhouse calls his doctor charles ian to come examine her however once he arrives they enter the room has disappeared charles puts it down to david drinking too much but over the next few day strange disturbing things begin to happen to david mary br br time was episode 1 from the short lived british anthology horror series produced by hammer studios for tv originally aired here in the uk during september 1980 the first of two hammer house of horror episodes to be directed by don episode 13 the mark of satan being the other i actually rather liked this as a series hammer house of horror dealt with various different themes were all unconnected to each other except in name unsurprisingly watching time is a sinister effective little tale about a witch the script by anthony read benefits from it's slight 50 odd minute duration moves along at a nice pace the character's are pretty good as is the dialogue there are some nice scenes here i liked the way it never quite reveals whether david mary are going crazy or not i think it's a well structured entertaining reasonably creepy horror themed tv show that i enjoyed more than i thought i would br br being made for british tv meant the boys at hammer had a lower budget than usual if that was even possible as such there is no gorgeous period settings here as in their most well know frankenstein dracula films although the contemporary english setting does give it a certain atmosphere that you can relate to a bit more another tv based is that the exploitation levels are lower than you might hope for there's some nudity gore but not much although i didn't mind too much as the story here is pretty good it's well made for what it is experience on their feature films probably helped make these look pretty good the acting is good as well with genre favourite ian making a bit part appearance br br time is a good start to the hammer house of horror series as a 50 minute piece of british tv it's pretty damned good now why don't they make show's like this over here anymore Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.922936737537384 Review: as a great fan of the hammer studios and enthusiastic watcher of their gothic horror films i wonder what took me so long to start watching their tv series hammer house of horror which only ran for one season in 1980 now that i've seen the first four episodes of the show i can say that it easily my expectations so far while this first episode time is maybe not the most imaginative horror story ever told and doesn't quite deliver the marvelous gothic atmosphere that i love films from the 50s to the 70s for it does accomplish to tell a surprisingly spooky tale and create some genuine creepiness within fifty minutes film score composer david winter jon finch is tormented by the 17th century witch patricia quinn while he story may be simple but for a running time of less than an hour it is effective and delivers many creepy moments northern irish actress patricia quinn who is probably best known for her role in the rocky horror picture show 1975 as well as the fantastic monty python comedy monty meaning of life 1983 is wonderfully malicious in her role which fits her like a glove jon finch is also quite good as david and while gee who plays his adulterous actress wife may not be the best actress ever she is definitely nice to look at the episode is accompanied by a nice score which plays along well with the atmosphere overall time is a very entertaining episode with several truly creepy moments and decent opener to the series Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9833441376686096 Review: this was my first look at this short lived british tv horror series but i had seen a couple of hammer horror films horror of dracula captain vampire hunter and thought highly enough of them to give this a look br br this first episode was a shocker not for the horror but for all the nudity was this regular tv in england in 1980 if so it showed a lot more skin than what we see in north america there were three separate scenes showing naked women and their breasts one scene where a guy put his hand on one and another scene with man a top of a woman faking intercourse hey i'm not complaining br br the story is a simple one a witch who had disappeared in the 17th century comes back to her old house and makes life tough for the married man the latter jon finch as david winter wasn't much of an actor but his wife wasn't bad and was a really beauty she was be gee as mary the husband suspected her rightly so of having an affair and that plays a part in this story br br patricia quinn was entertaining as the laughing witch who comes back with a mean streak in her and has a good time the couple until things go wrong at the end as a man i'd say it was particular fun to see the two women going at it this starts off slowly but once starts stirring up things it gets very entertaining Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9373082518577576 Review: possibly john cassavetes best film to date and definitely his funniest seymour cassel plays the young smitten with real life wife of cassavetes gena rowlands excellent as usual a must see gem of a film if you can locate it Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9864835143089294 Review: i would recommend this for anyone who is an admirer of the late john cassavetes and for those who have never known of cassavetes it is an excellent film i really don't have the time to go into the details of why this is my opinion but if you're looking for something gutsy with lots of scenes to over then this one is for you the cinematography is perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the film as well as the story itself this review does not do the film justice it is an experience one must view for themselves lots of character very genuine Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9609161615371704 Review: although it may not be cassavetes' best work minnie and is almost perfect in all its the plot is whimsical and charming and surprisingly dramatic with an impressive range of emotion much more drama than comedy contrary to imdb's profile yes the story is whimsical but not arbitrary it succeeds as believable albeit a tad forced which i will come back to all of the artistic aspects are of true cassavetes form the cinematography and camera work are delights and the soundtrack albeit barely there is plus i believe i noticed some nods to godard and such in the editing as i have in a few of cassavetes' other films namely the abrupt cutting of a song in one scene which are interesting br br i feel the plot is built up nicely with the first half being particularly enjoyable conversation with morgan morgan timothy carey in the diner for example is wonderfully funny and fascinating and sets the tone for the philosophical commentary made throughout the film this a tradition in cassavetes' films is what made the film for me amusing and profound monologues instantly eliminate the first impressions one may have of him as a hippie though his character is curiously similar to that of his in faces 1968 this tipped me however on second viewing into the opinion that it stands up against cassavetes' best work i gained an affection for this film that i lacked on first viewing br br there are sadly several aspects that make this film imperfect i find the plot to be unbalanced as i said before it builds up nicely but it a bit here and there particularly towards the end because of the spontaneous style in which cassavetes worked and particularly the freedom with which he allowed his actors to improvise the quality of his product can easily go either way in this case it's inconsistent i that most of this film was improvised and most of it beautifully but one or two scenes unfortunately just don't work in particular the scene after seymour fights with work associate outside her house during what is intended to be the most intense scene of the film cassavetes allowed his actors to run free with the dialogue some was planned beforehand this i believe was a mistake one gets the impression cassel doesn't quite know what to do as he repeatedly in his speech often not making sense and overacts all of this damaging the scene and the character development i understand seymour is intended to be a bit of a brash fool but attempts here are why does he cut his moustache off these flaws are resulting from a lack of direction on cassavetes part a lack of understanding and on part a lack of rehearsal and preparation etc evidently cassavetes didn't learn from his mistakes as he allowed this same thing to happen in his next film a woman under the influence 1974 the committing scene and ending br br the flaws i mention are not minor but they do not ruin the film they simply make some scenes cringe worthy and unrealistic spoiling the flow of the film and compromising its potential however i am very very fond of cassavetes and all of his actors particularly cassel in spite of the faults i mentioned this is a very enjoyable film although it proves the of cassavetes' style Sentiment: Strongly Positive Score: 0.9469552636146545 Review: real love true love mad love beautiful love ugly love dirty love sad love happy love silly love smart love gorgeous love dumb love love love love minnie moore understands that what she really needs is a man who trust her trust her and love her madly of course when this man comes along she tries to run away but seymour wonderful seymour he her he believes in her so he is going to fight for her against her i want to be like seymour i want to be that kind of man a man willing to love without been afraid to fail but willing to fail that's a kind of hero that's my kind of hero and minnie moore is my kind of woman long live cassavetes and all his lovely bunch Sentiment: Positive Score: 0.8061416745185852 Review: minnie and is the most pathetic and love story i'